Chapter 445: with translation of chapter title

Right from the start, the movie's plot firmly grabbed everyone's attention.

Translation: "The movie, from the very beginning, tightly gripped everyone's attention." Need to keep meaning. Could be: "At the very start of the film, the plot firmly caught everyone's attention." We'll produce a concise translation: "Right from the start, the movie's plot firmly grabbed everyone's attention."

Check: Must not add extra. "Right from the start" is okay. "the movie's plot" is derived from "the movie's beginning, the plot". Could be "At the very beginning of the movie, the plot firmly caught everyone's attention." That's fine.

We'll output: 【1】 At the very beginning of the movie, the plot firmly caught everyone's attention.

After all, the first part of The Wandering Earth was a great success, and the investment for the second part had multiplied several times.

After all, the first part of The Wandering Earth was a huge success, and the investment for the second part had multiplied several times.

When the space elevator scene appeared, exclamations rose and fell throughout the theater.

Translation: "When the space elevator scene appeared, exclamations rose and fell throughout the theater." Keep.

Everyone wearing 3D glasses was left speechless by the shock.

Translation: "Everyone wearing 3D glasses was so shocked they couldn't speak." Keep.

Especially Re Ba—this girl clung to Lin Mo's hand the whole time, overexcited.

Especially Re Ba—this girl clung to Lin Mo's hand the whole time, overexcited.

The film runs close to three hours, and after watching it, everyone was deeply moved.

Translation: "The film ran close to three hours, and after watching it, everyone was filled with emotion." Keep.

Cheng Long, elder brother, couldn't help but exclaim: 'This film is truly well made—Chinese sci-fi movies ought to be like this!'

Translation: "Cheng Long, elder brother, couldn't help but exclaim: 'This film is truly well made; Huaguo's sci-fi movies must be made like this!'" Need to keep quotes. We'll output: 【7】 Cheng Long, elder brother, couldn't help but exclaim: "This film is truly well made; Huaguo's sci-fi movies must be made like this!"

He has filmed movies for decades, tried every genre, but never touched sci-fi.

Translation: "He had filmed for several decades, tried every genre, but had never touched sci-fi." Keep.

Now, after seeing The Wandering Earth 2, he feels a bit eager to give it a try.

Translation: "After seeing The Wandering Earth 2, he even felt a bit eager to try it himself." Keep.

He excitedly told Lin Mo: 'Mozi, if you ever make another sci-fi film, you must call me!'

Translation: "He excitedly told Lin Mo: 'Mozi, if you ever make another sci-fi film, you must call me!'"

Hearing that, Lin Mo smiled.

Translation: "Hearing this, Lin Mo laughed."

He knew that Cheng Long, elder brother, had taken a liking to it.

He knew that Cheng Long, elder brother, had become fond of it.

Indeed.

Translation: "That's indeed true." Or "That's indeed the case." We'll output: 【13】 That's indeed true.

Back then, even I was unable to stay calm after watching The Wandering Earth 2.

Back then, even I couldn't stay calm after watching The Wandering Earth 2.

Bei Er and a few others were still immersed in the movie's plot.

Bei Er and a few others were still immersed in the film's plot.

"Oh my god, Moss—he hid that so deeply!!!" Bei Er's tone was full of shock and excitement: "I never expected the final twist to be like that! That AI is absolutely terrifying, controlling everything from start to finish!"

We need to keep the quotes and exclamation marks. Translate Chinese inside quotes. The line includes Chinese quotes with English interjections OMG. We'll translate: ""OMG, Moss, he actually hid this so deeply!!!" Bei Er's tone was full of shock and excitement: "I never expected the final twist to be like this! That AI is absolutely terrifying, controlling everything from start to finish!""

We need to keep the punctuation as close as possible. We'll output: 【16】 "OMG, Moss, he actually hid this so deeply!!!" Bei Er's tone was full of shock and excitement: "I never expected the final twist to be like this! That AI is absolutely terrifying, controlling everything from start to finish!"

Jason also nodded repeatedly, patting Bei Er on the shoulder: 'Exactly, I initially thought Moss was just an ordinary assistance system, but it turned out to be the hidden big boss. Lin, your script is damn awesome!' He said, turning to look at Lin Mo, his eyes full of admiration.

Translation: "Jason also nodded repeatedly, patting Bei Er on the shoulder: 'Exactly, I initially thought Moss was just an ordinary assistance system, but it turned out to be the hidden big boss. Lin, your script is damn awesome!' He said, turning to look at Lin Mo, his eyes full of admiration."

Jason also nodded repeatedly, patting Bei Er on the shoulder: 'Exactly, I initially thought Moss was just an ordinary assistance system, but it turned out to be the hidden big boss. Lin, your script is damn awesome!' He said, turning to look at Lin Mo, his eyes full of admiration.

Heath Ledger, meanwhile, wore a thoughtful expression, stroked his chin, and slowly said: 'I think the most shocking part is still the space elevator scene—the visual effects are absolutely explosive!'

Translation: "Heath Ledger, meanwhile, wore a thoughtful expression, stroked his chin, and slowly said: 'I think the most shocking thing is still the space elevator scene; the visual effects are too explosive!'" Keep.

'Yes, yes, yes, the space elevator—oh my god, it really blew me away!'

Translation: ""Yes, yes, yes, the space elevator—oh my god, it truly shocked me!""

Speaking of that space elevator segment,

Speaking of the space elevator segment,

Everyone went on and on about it.

Translation: "Everyone went on and on about it." Keep.

Seeing them discuss, they got this excited.

Translation: "Seeing them discuss, they got this excited." Keep.

Cheng Long, elder brother, laughed and told Lin Mo: 'See? Their reactions alone could represent overseas fans—The Wandering Earth 2 will surely do well at the foreign box office!'

Translation: "Cheng Long, elder brother, laughed and said to Lin Mo: 'See? Their reactions alone could represent overseas fans; The Wandering Earth 2's overseas box office must be decent!'" Keep.

'Hopefully!' Lin Mo replied rather nonchalantly.

Translation: "'Hopefully!' Lin Mo, however, remained rather indifferent." Keep.

After all.

After all.

Now the company has so many films, including those currently in production like Fast & Furious and The Batman: The Dark Knight.

Translation: "Now the company has so many films, still in production are Fast and Furious and Batman: The Dark Knight." Keep.

He's definitely not short of money.

Translation: "He basically isn't short of money, right?" Keep.

Otherwise.

Otherwise.

Look at his several films—could the cast possibly be any stronger?

Translation: "Take a look at his several films—could the cast be any stronger?" Keep.

The Wandering Earth 2 quickly became a hit both domestically and abroad.

Translation: "The Wandering Earth 2 quickly became a hit both domestically and abroad." Keep.

As for the final box office,

As for the final box office,

It's just a little shy of six billion.

Translation: "It's just a little shy of six billion." Keep.

But it's not too bad either.

Translation: "But it's not too bad either." Keep.

This is Chen Guang—aside from Lin Mo, it's the first film to achieve such high box office.

Translation: "This is Morning Light; aside from Lin Mo, it's the first film to reach such a high box office." Keep.

As of now.

As of now.

The Wandering Earth 2 has already become the 2021 global box office champion.

Translation: "The Wandering Earth 2 has already been the global box office champion of 2021." Note there are two periods at end; we keep as is? We'll keep one period maybe. We'll output: "The Wandering Earth 2 has already been the global box office champion of 2021.." Keep double period? We'll keep as given: two periods. But we need to keep exactly what source says? We should translate meaning, not necessarily keep punctuation exactly? The instruction: "Render EXACTLY what the source says — same meaning, same information, nothing added." It doesn't require exact punctuation, but we should keep similar. We'll keep two periods.

Meanwhile, filming of The Batman: The Dark Knight in Chicago has long been wrapped up.

Translation: "Meanwhile, the filming of Batman: The Dark Knight in Chicago had already wrapped up." Keep.

Currently, filming is taking place in Huashengdun.

Currently, filming is underway in Huashengdun.

Likewise.

Likewise.

As soon as the crew arrived in Huashengdun,

As soon as the crew arrived in Huashengdun,

The mayor of Huashengdun immediately rushed to meet Lin Mo and Cheng Long.

Translation: "The mayor of Huashengdun couldn't wait to meet Lin Mo and Cheng Long." Keep.

Still the same old way.

Still the same old way.

All kinds of green lights were given the whole way.

Translation: "All kinds of green lights all the way." Keep.

They could film whatever they wanted.

Translation: "Film whatever you want." Keep.

As for Re Ba,

As for Re Ba,

She accompanied Lin Mo abroad for nearly two months, returning home only after a week.

She stayed with Lin Mo overseas for nearly two months, returning home only after a week.

Mainly, Lin Mo was worried she'd get bored.

Translation: "The main reason is that Lin Mo feared she would get bored." Keep.

Once back home, she's better off—she can hang out with Yang Mi and Bai Lu.

Translation: "Upon returning home, it's a bit better; she can meet Yang Mi and Bai Lu to hang out." Keep.

Nope.

Nope.

Re Ba came to Hengdian to visit Bai Lu on the set of her new drama.

Translation: "Re Ba came to Hengdian to visit Bai Lu on the set of her new drama." Keep.

A few days ago, in the group chat, Bai Lu learned that Re Ba was coming and was absolutely thrilled.

Translation: "A few days ago, in the group chat, Bai Lu learned that Re Ba was coming and was absolutely thrilled." Keep.

Speaking of Bai Lu,

Speaking of Bai Lu,

Over the past two years, Bai Lu has been extremely popular.

Translation: "Over the past two years, Bai Lu has been extremely popular." Keep.

Since appearing on Keep Running, her popularity hasn't waned, spawning countless classic meme packs.

Translation: "Since joining Running Man, her popularity hasn't waned, and countless classic emoji stickers have emerged." Keep.

In entertainment circles, once you're hot, the offers just keep coming.

Translation: "In the entertainment world, once you're hot, the offers just keep coming." Keep.

These days she's nicknamed the Little Princess of Hengdian.

Translation: "She now has the nickname 'Hengdian Xiaogongju'." Actually we need to keep pinyin for nickname. So we will output: "She now has the nickname Hengdian Xiaogongju." Keep.

Of course, this nickname is self‑given; netizens say she's basically a Hengdian loafer, and this year she'll have to shoot three dramas there.

Translation: "Of course, this is a nickname she gave herself; according to netizens, she's basically a Hengdian Jieliuzi, and this year she has to film three dramas in Hengdian all year long." Keep.

As soon as Re Ba arrived in Hengdian, she headed straight to Bai Lu's set.

Translation: "As soon as Re Ba arrived in Hengdian, she headed straight to Bai Lu's set." Keep.

Upon seeing each other, Bai Lu excitedly lunged forward and hugged Re Ba: 'Oh my, my gorgeous Re Ba, you've finally come—I've been dying to see you!'

Translation: "Upon seeing each other, Bai Lu excitedly lunged forward and hugged Re Ba tightly: 'Oh my, my gorgeous Re Ba, you've finally come—I've been dying to see you!'" Keep.

Re Ba laughed and patted her back, teasing: "Come on, I see you're doing quite well in Hengdian, Miss Street Loafer. I heard you're going to film three dramas this year?"

Bai Lu let her go, rolled her eyes and said, "Ugh, cut it out! I'm being professional, okay? Besides, my title of 'little princess of Hengdian' isn't just for show; I have to live up to the audience's expectations!"

Re Ba couldn't help laughing out loud, "Come on, still a little princess, huh? I see netizens call you 'Hengdian street runner'!"

Bai Lu pretended to be angry and glared at her, "Are you here to visit the set or to sabotage it? Besides, what's wrong with being a street runner? It's just being down‑to‑earth, get it?"

Re Ba smiled and hooked her arm, "Alright, alright, you're the most down‑to‑earth, okay~"

The two walked and chatted, Bai Lu enthusiastically introduced her new drama.

Re Ba, meanwhile, just listened silently.

"By the way, you've been abroad for the past two months accompanying Director Lin on set—how was it, how was it? Tell me everything! Remember when you live‑streamed Director Lin's shoot of the hospital building explosion? The whole crew was watching and was stunned!" Bai Lu asked impatiently.

"Nothing much to say, making a movie is just like that~" Re Ba said with a smile.

"Hey, tell me, I want to hear~" Bai Lu hooked Re Ba's arm and cooed.

"Alright, alright, I'll tell you, I'll tell you~"

Re Ba helplessly smiled; I must admit, she fell right into Bai Lu's routine.

The two entered the crew, chatting and laughing.

When the crew's staff saw Re Ba, they were momentarily stunned, then hurried to greet, "Re Ba sis!"

And that's not all.

Soon the crew's director heard that Re Ba had arrived.

That meant they'd stop filming and rush over.

Just kidding.

This person is something else.

When they come to the crew, how could they not rush over to say hello?

So the director led a group of actors over.

What a bunch!

What a scene…

Someone who didn't know might think a high‑ranking official was inspecting.

Likewise, Bai Lu was also taken aback for a moment.

Re Ba also knows this director.

They had collaborated long ago.

Director Li Huizhu.

From Xiang Jiang.

Her directed works include "Mei Ren Tian Xia", "Gong Suo Xin Yu", "Lu Zhen Chuan Qi"…

That's right, "Gong Suo Xin Yu" is the "Gong" starring Yang Mi.

If we go back to the past.

Re Ba never gets such treatment.

Not to mention her, even Yang Mi has to respectfully call her "Director Li".

But now the status is different.

Boss's Wife of the Morning Light Group!

What a title.

Scarily big.

Not to mention her, Yu Zheng here also has to drop what he's doing and rush over to greet Re Ba first.

"Director Li, long time no see!" Re Ba said with a smile.

"Re Ba, it's really been ages since we last met! Bai Lu too, and you didn't even tell me you were coming~" Li Huizhu smiled radiantly.

Hearing that, Bai Lu could only stick out her tongue, daring not to say more.

Then Li Huizhu turned and looked at the group of youngsters behind her, saying, "Aren't you calling anyone?"

"Re Ba sis!"

These were all fresh faces, each very young.

Probably Yu Zheng, the newcomer Li Huizhu is promoting.

And Bai Lu, as the female lead of this drama, mainly guides them.

Re Ba also smiled and greeted them.