Director in Hollywood

"Erin, I understand now, I like you.

I have always avoided my feelings, but now I've figured it out, I like you..."

Zhao Jack knew Erin's address, so he took a taxi to her house. He stood at the gate of her yard and shouted toward her bedroom window.

It was already around eleven or twelve at night, and most people around had gone to bed. But Zhao Jack's loud shouts woke up quite a few people.

Soon, lights from the surrounding houses flickered on, and curious people came out to see who this troublesome person was, disturbing their sleep at such an hour, wondering if they should call the police to deal with him.

Erin, lying on her bed in her room, covered her head with her hands, crying, ignoring the shouting outside her window.

She was very sad and disappointed.

Erin's mother came in to check on her. When she saw her daughter in such a state, she said, "Someone is calling your name outside, Erin."

"Tell him to go away, tell him to go away, I don't want to see him again…" Erin covered her ears, seeming to refuse to hear Zhao Jack's voice.

Erin's mother was helpless. Earlier that day, she had seen Erin in a bad mood after meeting the young Chinese man. She had hoped that the date would cheer Erin up, but it didn't seem to have worked, and they seemed to have had some kind of disagreement.

Erin had told her mother a while ago that she was dating a young Chinese man, and Erin's mother was opposed to it. She understood the gap in their social classes and believed it was impossible to cross. But Erin's father was more open-minded and fully supported her.

Her father once told Erin, "Love is a clichéd topic. I don't want to lecture you on how great love is.

I just want to say, Erin, a sincere and valuable relationship is rare. If you like someone, go after them boldly without worrying about what others think. Even if it doesn't last, at least you won't regret it when you're old, because you experienced it together."

Because of her father's support, Erin had been able to pursue her love without worry, and today, she was facing the heartbreaking end of that pursuit.

At that moment, Erin thought: In his eyes, I'm not even as important as the words of those who slander him. I don't matter to him...

Erin's mother went downstairs and saw Erin's father still reading a book, leisurely sipping his coffee. She said, "It's all your fault, encouraging her. Now look what happened."

Erin's father smiled. "What happened? I don't think anything happened. Just listen to that young man's shouts. They're so sincere."

"But Erin is crying. I'm sure they had a fight last night," Erin's mother thought the two had argued.

But Erin's father seemed to understand what was going on. Erin had claimed that Zhao Jack was her boyfriend, but in reality, Erin had been the one pursuing him, and Zhao Jack had never agreed.

"This is a good thing!" Erin's father said.

"A good thing? I don't see it," Erin's mother was confused.

"If they don't speak their hearts, how can things move forward?" Erin's father put his book down and said, "I'll go and talk to him."

"Why don't you go and talk to him earlier? You and Erin should have had a good talk about this. Oh, you're going out now?"

"I'm going to talk to that young man..."

After her mother left, Erin couldn't help but peek from the window, watching Zhao Jack still confessing and apologizing on the front lawn. Just then, Erin's father appeared.

Her father glanced at the situation, then whispered something in Zhao Jack's ear.

Erin couldn't see Zhao Jack's reaction, but soon Zhao Jack seemed to run off in fear.

Erin didn't understand what her father said to Zhao Jack to make him run away. She was a bit worried.

But then she thought, they weren't together anymore, so why bother thinking so much? She turned back and cried again, becoming even more upset.

The next morning, Erin came downstairs with red eyes. Her father was drinking coffee and reading the newspaper, while her mother was preparing breakfast.

"Erin, do you feel better? Come have breakfast. Forget about last night's events," her mother gave her a big hug, trying to comfort her daughter.

Erin sat at the table and looked at her father. "Dad..."

"First, have breakfast," her father said.

Erin didn't eat much, and before long, she finished. Just then, the doorbell rang.

Her father said, "Erin, go open the door."

Erin was listless as she went to open the door. When she did, she saw Zhao Jack standing outside, her face immediately tensing up. "What are you doing here?"

"It was me who asked him to come, Erin," her father said.

"Dad, how could you do this, knowing everything…" Erin didn't finish her sentence, but the meaning was clear.

"It was me who asked him to come, Erin. Sometimes, all we need is some support and encouragement," her father said. He took Erin's bag from her mother and handed it to Erin. "Go on a date, Erin.

Even if it's a real goodbye, you should say it properly. This story shouldn't just end like this."

"That…" Seeing her parents' encouraging looks and Zhao Jack's hopeful gaze, Erin suddenly felt shy and ran upstairs.

"Uncle, what's going on?" Zhao Jack asked, puzzled.

Erin's father, with a calm demeanor, said, "Take good care of my daughter, kid. Don't disappoint me."

As Erin's father understood his daughter, not long after, Erin changed into a beautiful little dress, put on light makeup, and looked stunning.

Zhao Jack was stunned. He had never truly looked at Erin, or perhaps, he had never dared to. But at that moment, he realized what he had missed, and he wanted to slap himself in regret.

But fortunately, it wasn't too late.

With their parents' encouragement, they went on their first official date.

They forgot about the past and everything that happened the day before, letting down their guards. They held hands as they strolled, ate ice cream, went to an amusement park, and had fun together.

After Erin's father's advice, Zhao Jack went to Joel for help, and Joel planned the date for them.

In the end, Zhao Jack and Erin went into a movie theater and watched The Sixth Sense again. Hand in hand, they sat in silence through the whole movie, just like the night before.

When the film ended, Zhao Jack suddenly turned to Erin and said, "I used to think that the difference in our skin color and social status would be an obstacle between us, but it really isn't.

In fact, the real obstacle has always been the excuse I made to avoid it. I was scared.

If you asked me the same question again, I would answer with certainty, yes, Erin, I love you…

I may not be able to give you a good life, and we may struggle, but if you're willing, Erin, I won't regret it.

I want to rewrite our story. I just don't know if you're willing."

Erin covered her mouth, tears uncontrollably streaming down her face. She wiped her tears and said, "Don't say that. I'm willing."

"Really?"

Seeing Erin nod confidently, Zhao Jack was overjoyed. He leaned in and kissed her.

No matter what the future holds, at least in this moment, he wanted to be with her.

Joel, sitting not far away, nodded in satisfaction. It seemed that as a relationship expert, he truly could make any couple work.

After the movie, Zhao Jack and Erin walked out of the theater hand in hand. Their unusual pairing in a public place in the '90s surprised the people around them.

But Zhao Jack and Erin didn't care about the looks. They were breaking societal prejudices, deciding to be together.

As they walked out of the theater, Erin suddenly said, "I've changed my mind."

Zhao Jack was startled and quickly asked, "What's wrong?"

"I've been pursuing you for over a year, and you didn't respond. That's not fair. Now, it's your turn to chase me," Erin said, proudly lifting her white neck.

So that was it. It was simple.

Zhao Jack smiled faintly. "Alright, I'll chase you then."

"Heehee," Erin laughed and skipped ahead. "Come on, come on, catch me if you can!"

"Alright, don't run away…"

Watching the young couple walk off, Joel sighed again, "As a relationship expert, I'm just too good."

But then he thought, while they had found their happy ending, where should he go to find his own?

Not far from San Francisco in Los Angeles, Gilbert gathered the main creative team of the film and prepared for a North American promotional tour. He hadn't expected that two young people who met because of his film would end up together.

Actually, this was a good thing. In an age where people were restless, focused only on their own interests, and often selfish, a genuine relationship was rare and precious.

Knowing this story, Gilbert certainly wished them well.

In fact, Zhao Jack and Erin did receive Gilbert's blessing later. At the first stop of the San Francisco promotion, they were invited to attend.

They shared their story, and then Gilbert said, "This is perfect. I love hearing this story. Let's give them a round of applause, everyone, and wish them the best."

When the applause died down, Gilbert said, "This is the real meaning of cinema. I know a movie can't change the world, but if it can bring you some reflection and meaning while making you happy, then it's not a failure.

Jack, Erin, let's make a promise."

Seeing them listening attentively, Gilbert continued, "I have an invitation here for ten years from now. Ten years later, I hope to see you both at the premiere of my new film."

Both of them were huge fans of Gilbert and were overjoyed to receive his invitation. They eagerly agreed.

Then, in front of everyone, Zhao Jack and Erin kissed again, making their ten-year promise.

Zhao Jack and Erin's story was still ongoing, and Gilbert certainly wouldn't pass up such a great promotional opportunity.

After getting Zhao Jack and Erin's consent, the PR department arranged for media interviews with them and their families and friends.

A complete story was written, linking their love story with Gilbert's movie, further promoting the film.

Of course, such a story naturally received some media criticism, mainly because of Zhao Jack's skin color.

But more media outlets and fans encouraged and supported them. Zhao Jack and Erin had broken the gap and bravely been together, inspiring many other couples who had faced obstacles because of race or social class differences.

Facing love with courage and pursuing it fearlessly had become a spirit and attitude for the younger generation.

Those who held power, trying to suppress the youth, trying to eliminate such pursuits, were unforgivable.

With Zhao Jack and Erin's story and The Sixth Sense's rising box office, the film did extremely well.

After earning $15.23 million on Friday, $20.57 million on Saturday, and $18.17 million on Sunday, plus an additional $7.23 million from the midnight screenings, The Sixth Sense took in a total of $61.21 million over its opening weekend, securing the number one spot at the box office.

While this opening weekend total didn't match Jurassic Park 2, it was still an impressive result for an original, non-sequel, non-adaptation film.

The film's box office success could be attributed to Gilbert's powerful appeal, as well as the high quality of the film and the enthusiastic fan support.

Previously, we mentioned that fans now have more ways to communicate. Back in the day, when media wasn't as developed, a good film had to spread by word of mouth.

But now, anyone who can go online and browse forums or Facebook can be introduced to the film by passionate fans.

The term "fan recommendation" hadn't been coined yet, but the effect was pretty much the same.

At present, online users were still naive, so to speak. If you said a film was good, they would believe it.

After this, the PR departments of Disney and Warner Bros. began searching for other touching love stories across the U.S.

Gilbert also inspired them, reminding them that it didn't have to be a love story. What truly mattered in the film was the emotional bond between mother and child.

They decided to find similar, heartwarming family stories, and their effects proved no less impactful than love stories.

With these stories, The Sixth Sense gained added significance.

A film with a deeper meaning was no longer just a regular movie.

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