Chapter 130: with translation of chapter title

Thus output: Chen Kaige saw Jiang Heng laughing and felt increasingly that he was looking down on and mocking himself.

Translation: Thus output: Chen Kaige saw Jiang Heng laughing and felt increasingly that he was being contemptuous and mocking himself.

Thus output: Chen Kaige saw Jiang Heng laughing and felt increasingly that he was looking down on and mocking himself.

He couldn't help but say, 'Little Director Jiang, do you find my words funny?'

Translation: He couldn't help but say, "Little Director Jiang, do you find my words funny?" Use "He couldn't help but say". The speaker is Thus output: Chen Kaige. Use "He". Since we have gender guide: Thus output: Chen Kaige is male. So "He couldn't help but say". Use quotes.

Jiang Heng hurriedly said, 'No, I was just thinking of something happy. Director Chen, your reputation fills the land, your artistic achievements are unmatched; being able to compete with you in the same schedule is my honor!'

Jiang Heng hurriedly said, 'No, I was just thinking of something happy. Director Chen, your reputation fills the land, your artistic achievements are unmatched; being able to compete with you in the same schedule is my honor!'

This statement was half true and half false; Thus output: Chen Kaige certainly wouldn't think Jiang Heng was praising him.

Translation: This statement was half true, half false; Thus output: Chen Kaige certainly wouldn't think Jiang Heng was praising him.

But in front of all the leaders and guests, it was inappropriate to speak harshly, so uttering a couple of polite remarks was enough to get past it.

Translation: But in front of all the leaders and various guests, it was improper to speak harshly; uttering a couple of polite remarks would just pass.

Not long after, the banquet began, and seeing all the guests going to toast Jiang Heng, he felt increasingly displeased.

Translation: Not long after, the banquet began, and seeing all the guests go to toast Jiang Heng, he felt increasingly displeased.

His original intention in coming here was to, as a senior, give Jiang Heng some guidance.

Translation: His original intention in coming here was, as a senior, to "instruct" Jiang Heng a bit.

Who would have thought the celebration banquet would be so high-profile, with numerous stars and big names from the industry attending, not to mention many officials, leaving him no room to shine at all!

Translation: Who would have thought the celebration banquet would be so high-profile, with not only numerous stars and big names from the industry, but also many leaders attending, leaving him no room to shine at all!

Although quite a few actors came over to curry favor with him, the on-site 'treatment' was clearly overshadowed by Jiang Heng, which made him very unhappy.

Translation: Although quite a few actors came over to curry favor with him, the on-site "treatment" was obviously overshadowed by Jiang Heng, which made him very unhappy.

Throughout the banquet, Thus output: Chen Kaige could be said to have worn a black face the whole time.

Translation: Throughout the banquet, Thus output: Chen Kaige could be said to have worn a black face the whole time.

Yang Mi, following behind Li Shaobo, listened to those big shots who seemed unattainable to her praising Jiang Heng, and when he immediately pointed out her appearance traits from Martial Arts Top Scholar Su Qier, she felt Jiang Heng practically glowed.

Translation: Yang Mi, following behind Li Shaobo, hearing those big shots who were "unattainable" to her praising Jiang Heng, plus just now he had immediately pointed out her appearance traits in "Wu Sheng Su Qier", felt that Jiang Heng's whole person seemed to radiate light.

Thus: "Wu Sheng Su Qier" becomes "Martial Arts Top Scholar Su Qier". We'll keep quotes? Probably not needed. We'll just translate.

So sentence: Yang Mi, following behind Li Shaobo, hearing those big shots who were "unattainable" to her praising Jiang Heng, plus just now he had immediately pointed out her appearance traits in "Martial Arts Top Scholar Su Qier", felt that Jiang Heng's whole person seemed to radiate light.

Han Sanping chimed in from the side, 'Director Jiang really has talent; aside from that, his memory is truly excellent. When I discuss matters with him, no matter how much time passes, he remembers everything clearly—it's impossible not to be impressed!'

Translation: Han Sanping chimed in from the side, "Director Jiang really has talent; aside from that, his memory is truly good. When I discuss matters with him, no matter how much time passes, he remembers everything clearly, making it impossible not to be convinced!"

Yang Mi raised her cup, looking like a little fangirl.

Translation: Yang Mi raised her cup, looking like a little fangirl.

Mainly, she felt that speaking up to Jiang Heng over a minor matter would easily make him dislike her.

Translation: Mainly because she felt that speaking up to Jiang Heng over a trivial matter would easily make him dislike her.

Would her parents not remember? Jiang Heng didn't believe it.

Translation: Would her parents not remember? Jiang Heng didn't believe it.

Meanwhile, Zhang Yimou, who usually gives the impression of being silent and reserved, stood beside Jiang Heng, chatting and laughing with the leaders.

Translation: And Zhang Yimou, who usually gives the impression of being silent and reserved, was instead standing beside Jiang Heng, chatting and laughing with the leaders, talking and smiling.

'Director Jiang, this is the girl my company signed, named Yang Mi. Don't let her being only 16 fool you—she's a veteran actor, having played the male lead's daughter in Martial Arts Top Scholar Su Qier at age five!'

Translation: "Director Jiang, this is the girl my company signed, named Yang Mi. Although she's only 16 this year, she's already a veteran actor; at age five she played the daughter of the male lead in 'Martial Arts Top Scholar Su Qier'!"

Jiang Heng laughed and said, "Hmm, I have an impression— in that final scene, one of Su Qier's daughters is indeed quite cute, seeming to have two little braids!"

Translation: Jiang Heng laughed and said, "Hmm, I have an impression; in that final segment, Su Qier's daughter was indeed quite cute, as if she had two little braids!"

Moreover, at the celebration banquet, many "future stars" mingled in with the hope of making connections.

Translation: And at the celebration banquet venue, there were also many "future stars" mingling in with the intention of making connections.

Although she called him "uncle," their relationship hadn't reached that point yet.

Translation: Although they called him "uncle", after all their relationship hadn't reached that point.

Li Shaobo led Yang Mi to first toast the leaders, then Han Sanping, and finally Jiang Heng.

Translation: Li Shaobo led Yang Mi, first to toast the leaders, then Han Sanping, and finally Jiang Heng.

So, in the entertainment industry, it's all about connections and relationships everywhere.

Translation: So, the entertainment industry, the entertainment industry—everywhere is about connections and relationships.

Jiang Heng, however, didn't really trust him, because the more beautiful a woman is, the more likely she is to lie.

Translation: Jiang Heng, however, didn't really trust him, because the prettier a woman is, the more she tends to lie.

This scene genuinely left the newly entered entertainment industry Liu Tianxian staring in bewilderment.

Translation: This scene before his eyes genuinely left the newcomer to the entertainment industry, Liu Tianxian, staring blankly.

As for Yang Mi, who had already signed with Rongxinda, she came in under the leadership of company boss Li Shaobo.

Translation: As for Yang Mi, who had already signed with Rongxinda, she came in under the leadership of the company boss Li Shaobo.

Yet that final remark left everyone stunned.

Translation: But that last sentence left everyone stunned.

Her being able to come this time really wasn't thanks to Jiang Heng's connections, but rather an invitation arranged by Chen Jinfei from Zhongying.

Translation: She was able to come this time not because of Jiang Heng's connections, but because Chen Jinfei obtained an invitation from China Film Group.

Li Shaobo is also a 1978 graduate of the Beijing Film Academy's directing department, a classmate of Thus output: Chen Kaige and Zhang Yimou; his directed The Palace of Great Ming made Chen Hong and Zhou Xun famous, and Chen Hong is Thus output: Chen Kaige's wife.

Translation: Li Shaobo is also from the 1978 class of the Beijing Film Academy Directing Department, a classmate of Thus output: Chen Kaige and Zhang Yimou; his directed "The Palace of Great Ming" made Chen Hong and Zhou Xun famous, and Chen Hong is Thus output: Chen Kaige's wife.

In his previous life, he had heard far too many lies.

Translation: In his previous life, he had heard far too many lies.

"Director Jiang, you're truly amazing—my parents don't even remember my original appearance, yet you can recall it off the top of your head. Truly, from today on, you are the person I admire most; I raise a glass to you!"

Translation: "Director Jiang, you're truly amazing; even my parents don't remember my original look, yet you can recall it offhand. Really, from today on, you are the person I admire most; I toast you!"

A leader said that Director Jiang is just impressive; even when watching movies, he notices details that ordinary people overlook, which is why he's successful!

Translation: A leader said, "Director Jiang is impressive; even when watching movies, he differs from ordinary people, able to remember such easily overlooked details—no wonder you've succeeded!"

At such a young age, you can't drink alcohol!

Translation: "At such a young age, you can't drink alcohol!"

Yang Mi quickly said, "It's soda, not alcohol—don't believe me? Try it!"

Translation: Yang Mi quickly said, "It's soda, not alcohol; don't believe me, try it!"

Jiang Heng smiled, raised his cup, and said, "Good, then I'll toast you too—wishing you early fame and great success!"

Translation: Jiang Heng laughed, raised his cup, and said, "Good, then I'll toast you too—may you achieve fame early, become wildly successful!"

After the two finished drinking, Li Shaobo laughed and said, "Director Jiang clearly loves talent; this girl is very spirited—if there's a good role, you should keep her in mind!"

Translation: After the two finished drinking, Li Shaobo smiled and said, "Director Jiang, you clearly love talent; this girl is very spirited—if there's a good role, you ought to think of her!"

Jiang Heng nodded slightly and readily agreed, "Sure, I have a suitable role for her—I'll definitely use her."

Translation: Jiang Heng nodded slightly, readily agreed, "Good, I have a suitable role on my side; I will definitely use her."

He had in mind the little Eastern Evil Guo Xiang from The Return of the Condor Heroes; Yang Mi would do well in that role, and he could call her to participate.

Translation: What he had in mind was the Little Eastern Heretic Guo Xiang from "The Return of the Condor Heroes"; Yang Mi would indeed play her well, and he could invite her to participate.

Li Shaobo was thinking, you bought the rights to The Legend of the Condor Heroes and The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, likely to film

Translation: Li Shaobo thought, you bought the rights to "The Return of the Condor Heroes" and "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber"; likely you'll film "The Return of the Condor Heroes" first, and the role of Xiao Longnu is still something you ought to strive for.

The term translates to 'The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber'; the full title is 'The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber Record', but they used the shorthand 'The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber'.

In the entertainment world, there are no secrets; the news that Jiang Heng had people purchase the rights to the two Jin Yong novels, 'The Return of the Condor Heroes' and 'The Legend of the Condor Heroes', had already been spread by Big Beard Zhang.

Translation: There are no secrets in the entertainment industry; the fact that Jiang Heng ordered people to buy the rights to "The Return of the Condor Heroes" and "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" by Jin Yong had already been shouted about by Big Beard Zhang.

The term translates to 'The Legend of the Condor Heroes'.

Old Zhang was initially furious, feeling that Jiang Heng had cut off his own beard, and he loudly complained, venting his dissatisfaction.

Translation: Old Zhang was initially indignant, feeling that Jiang Heng had cut off his own "Hu", and he loudly complained, venting his dissatisfaction.

The phrase means 'cut off his own beard'.

Later, they started hyping it, saying that Jiang Heng was most optimistic about 'Heavenly Dragon Eight Sections', but he had already snatched it away first; 'Heavenly Dragon' is truly Jin Yong's best work.

Translation: Later, he began to hype things up, claiming that Jiang Heng favored "The Heavenly Dragon Eight Sections" the most, yet he had snatched it away first, and "The Heavenly Dragon" is actually Jin Yong's best work.

The term translates to 'Heavenly Dragon Eight Sections'.

His adaptation of 'Heavenly Dragon Eight Sections' will also be the best Jin Yong drama in mainland China.

Translation: The "Heavenly Dragon Eight Sections" he films will also be the best Jin Yong drama on the mainland.

On the iQiyi side, 'The Return of the Condor Heroes' has not yet been greenlit, and they are too lazy to deal with Big Beard Zhang.

Translation: At iQiyi, the "Return of the Condor Heroes" project hasn't been initiated yet, and they couldn't be bothered to deal with Big Beard Zhang.

The term translates to 'iQiyi'.

However, the news spread, and many people still took note.

Translation: However, once the news spread, many people still kept an eye on it.

Li Shaozhu was among them; seeing a rare opportunity, he smiled and said, 'Director Jiang, I heard you bought the rights to 'The Return of the Condor Heroes'? Are you planning to produce a TV series?'

Translation: Li Shaobo was one of them; with this rare opportunity, he smiled and said, "Director Jiang, I heard you bought the rights to 'The Return of the Condor Heroes'? Are you planning to produce a TV drama?"

As soon as he said that, the surrounding voices lowered, everyone perking up their ears to listen.

Translation: As soon as he said that, the surrounding voices lowered a few degrees, everyone pricking up their ears to listen.

Jiang Heng was taken aback, then laughed and said, 'Oh, I did have that idea, but I don't have time to handle this; it's all being handled by Li Zong (Li Xiaoping).'

Translation: Jiang Heng blinked, then laughed heartily, "Oh, I have that idea, but I'm too busy to handle this; it's all Manager Li (Li Xiaoping) who's in charge!"

Li Shaozhu laughed, 'Director Jiang is busy with investments of tens of millions, up to hundreds of millions of dollars, global box office earnings of several billion dollars; indeed he doesn't have time for this!'

Translation: Li Shaobo laughed, "Director Jiang, you're busy with investments of tens of millions, up to hundreds of millions of dollars, big projects that gross hundreds of millions of dollars worldwide—indeed you don't have that time!"

Seeing Jiang Heng deflect, she also stopped bringing up the topic.

Translation: Seeing Jiang Heng deflect, she also stopped bringing up the topic.

After exchanging a few polite words, she pulled Yang Mi to meet Li Xiaoping at another table.

Translation: After exchanging a few pleasantries, she pulled Yang Mi over to meet Li Xiaoping at another table.

However, they saw a girl with a pure appearance and ethereal temperament sitting beside Li Xiaoping, the two chatting happily.

Translation: But she saw a girl with a pure and beautiful appearance, an ethereal demeanor, sitting beside Li Xiaoping, the two chatting happily.

Li Shaozhu felt a jolt in his heart, knowing Yang Mi had met her match.

Translation: Li Shaobo's heart skipped a beat, knowing Yang Mi had met her match.

'Hello, Ms. Li, I am Li Shaozhu!'

Translation: "Hello, Manager Li, I'm Li Shaobo!!"

'Oh, Director Li, hello; I really loved your series 'The Palace of the Great Ming'!'

Translation: "Oh, hello Director Li, you directed 'The Palace of Great Ming'; I really love it!!"

The two powerful women gathered to mutually praise each other; Yang Mi and Liu Tianxian then gazed at each other.

Translation: The two powerful women gathered together to mutually promote their businesses; Yang Mi and Liu Tianxian thus gazed at each other, you looking at me, me looking at you.

'You look great in that outfit; where did you buy it?' Yang Mi suddenly said.

Translation: "Your outfit looks really great; where did you buy it?" Yang Mi suddenly said.

Note: the character is a variant of the pronoun 'you', meaning 'you'.

'Ah!'

Translation: "Ah!"

Liu Tianxian was first stunned, not expecting this girl to speak to her; she then said, 'Oh, at SKP!'

Translation: Liu Tianxian was first taken aback, not expecting this girl to speak to her, then immediately said, "Oh, at SKP!"

'Wow, that thing is really expensive!'

Translation: "Wow, that stuff is really expensive!"

"Hmm, but Mom said I should dress better, yours is also very pretty!"

Two girls were chatting intermittently, when Yang Mi suddenly said, "Do you know Director Jiang well?"

"It's okay, Uncle Jiang is a nice person, just too busy. I've visited the set a few times to watch him film, but he never has time to talk to me."

Yang Mi's eyes widened in shock, "Uncle Jiang?"

Before coming, Li Shaoru had told her he would help her get a role, but hearing Liu Tianxian say that, she instantly felt she had no chance.

(End of chapter)