Chapter 187: and translation of chapter title translation

Three women, one drama; four women, that's a big drama.

Besides Liu Yifei being somewhat aloof, Jing Tian, Yang Mi, and Tang Yan are all cheerful, optimistic extroverts, chattering away at meals, very lively.

Among them, Liu Yifei has filmed several big-budget TV dramas, plus two low-budget films, and now she happens to have a free period.

It's not that no production crews have come knocking; it's just that Liu Xiaoli places great importance on script quality, and she doesn't allow Liu Yifei to take shoddily made TV dramas.

As for Jing Tian, she hasn't fully entered the entertainment industry yet; she only played Princess Lin'an in Great Feng Night Watchman, and normally she's focused on school, occasionally skipping class to hang out.

Tang Yan is also busy with her studies right now and isn't in a rush to come out and act.

Only Da Tian Tian is single-mindedly eager to become famous, constantly hoping for Jiang Heng's resources.

Because Rongxinda's resources are truly limited, not to mention the small number of film and TV productions it puts out, and they don't really match her style.

In the original timeline, Yang Mi stayed at Rongxinda until 2010, during which only her roles as Guo Xiang in The Return of the Condor Heroes and Qing Wen in The New Dream of the Red Chamber garnered any notice.

She was able to play Tang Xuejian in Chinese Paladin 3 only because the first Chinese Paladin was slammed by original fans, forcing the production to heed fan opinion, with fans flooding the internet with comments, prompting the crew to consider casting Yang Mi.

Yang Mi not only endured it, she also countered rumors with self-deprecation, continually gaining fans.

If she wants to switch jobs, unless Outstanding Rising Film Company is willing to put up this money, she simply can't afford it.

The following year she shot to fame thanks to Palace Lock Heart Jade, then went on to star in Island Horror, actually earning over 88 million yuan at the box office and setting a domestic record for horror films.

Thus, when her contract ended, Yang Mi left Rongxinda and signed with Magnesia of Xianggang.

Let alone one or two globally released effects-heavy blockbusters a year, she lacks the confidence to be a female lead.

If it were someone with poorer psychological resilience, they'd probably just quit the industry.

As a result, due to scheduling conflicts, she couldn't participate.

But how to say this—whether Outstanding Rising Film Company would accept her—Yang Mi had no clue in her heart.

Even the three TV dramas that Jiang Heng didn't put much heart into—The Return of the Condor Heroes, Chinese Paladin, and Great Feng Night Watchman—are top-tier, big-budget productions.

As for this time, she wants to switch to Outstanding Rising Film Company.

Fortunately, the other three girls are all the well-protected type, with hardly any ulterior motives, so nobody gave it much thought.

This made Yang Mi immensely envious of Tang Yan, who is signed with Outstanding Rising Film Company—able to study without worries, and not to mention, she'll have plenty of resources in the future.

On the other hand, Jiang Heng detected the subtext in Da Tian Tian's words, gave it some thought, and felt that signing Yang Mi wouldn't be bad either.

Again, fans flooded Rongxinda with phone calls, and the two production crews for The New Dream of the Red Chamber and Chinese Paladin 3 consulted before agreeing to let Yang Mi film two TV dramas simultaneously.

Fortunately, she knows Jiang Heng, but they rarely get a chance to talk; today she missed him, and she doesn't know when they'll meet again—she can't just talk over the phone, can she!

She's only been signed with Rongxinda for two years, hasn't played any major roles, her pay is pitifully low, yet the breach-of-contract fee is as high as one million.

She once revealed in an interview program that at age fifteen or sixteen, while filming a crying scene on set, she wasn't good at acting due to her young age, her crying wasn't great, and the director slapped her in the face publicly.

One reason is that she finds Jiang Heng kind-hearted, and more importantly, the resources of Outstanding Rising Film Company are outrageously good.

Thus, during the meal, Da Tian Tian hinted, between the lines, her desire to switch over.

Da Tian Tian has had a tough road, lacking resources and backing.

Although he isn't short of money, who would complain about having too much cash burning a hole in their pocket!

After thinking, he said: "Right, I just thought of a role that suits you well—come to the company when you're free, and we'll talk properly!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Mi was overjoyed and quickly said: "Sure, I'll get in touch later to set up a time!"

The result was that Jing Tian, looking puzzled, said: "Why not talk now?"

Liu Yifei couldn't stand it, gently nudged her with her elbow, and whispered: "It's a business secret—do you also want to hear it?"

"Oh, then I'd better not listen!" Da Tian Tian gave a simple smile and said: "I was just wondering if there's something suitable for me!"

Jiang Heng laughed: "There really is a role that fits you, though I can't shoot it soon—maybe next year or the year after!"

Jing Tian was both surprised and delighted: "Really? A effects-heavy blockbuster?"

Jiang Heng nodded, and now the other three beauties were stunned—Da Tian Tian can't even act, yet she could be the lead in a big blockbuster; is he joking?

Jing Tian also worried that Jiang Heng was just teasing her: "What role is it? Can you reveal a little?"

She still remembered Liu Yifei's just-mentioned words "business secret," but she couldn't keep it inside, so she asked anyway.

Jiang Heng laughed: "It's a superhero blockbuster, with a goddess in it; I feel her character is quite like you!"

Upon hearing this, Jing Tian beamed, grabbed Liu Yifei's hand, and laughed: "Director Jiang said I can play a goddess!"

Liu Yifei felt a bit envious, but still happy for her friend: "Congratulations, Sweetie!"

Tang Yan played the Holy Mother Yang Chan in Splitting the Mountain to Save the Mother, so she naturally wouldn't envy Jing Tian.

Yang Mi felt a bit envious—she didn't even get a chance to play a TV drama lead, and wanting to switch over she's being secretive about it.

It seems that someone like Jing Tian, with zero acting chops, could actually be actively invited by Jiang Heng to be the lead in a big blockbuster—having a background really helps!

Yang Mi let out a slight sigh, while Jing Tian had already happily tossed the words "business secret" to the back of her mind.

A pair of beautiful big eyes curved like crescent moons, and her sweet voice said: "What goddess? Should I keep my figure?"

Jiang Heng originally wanted to say "goofy goddess," but considering the four girls present, he finally said: "Dawn Goddess, Rena!"

"Dawn Goddess, Dawn Goddess?"

Da Tian Tian repeated it twice, her eyes shining: "Just hearing it sounds awesome!"

Jiang Heng laughed: "Of course, Rena's setting is outwardly noble and cold, but actually she's chuunibyou and cute—quite a funny character!"

"Cute-foolish?"

Da Tian Tian was dumbfounded; she had thought Jiang Heng was taken with her looks!

Fortunately, she's an optimist, quickly adjusted, and chuckled: "Actually I quite like being the comic relief—keeping a straight face all day is exhausting!"

Beside her, Liu Yifei felt as if she'd suffered a critical hit.

Actually, she isn't putting on airs; it's just her special family environment that made her somewhat aloof.

Beside her, Yang Mi, upon hearing this, was envy to the extreme, feeling as if a little person inside was shouting, "I can be funny too!"

As for the goddess, Da Tian Tian looked around and thought the four of them were evenly matched, none inferior to the others—so why did Director Jiang pick Jing Tian?

He immediately thought that Jiang Heng valued Jing Tian's personality, and therefore wanted her to play the so‑called Lena.

If there is more than one female superhero role in the film, does she also have a chance?

Just like in Great Feng Night Watchman, there are so many beautiful female roles!

He immediately said: "Right, Director Jiang, the film you want to shoot has many female roles, right!"

Jiang Heng's eyes flashed with admiration; he thought, "Da Mi Mi is really clever, her reaction is so quick."

"Hmm, quite a few, there will be an opportunity!"

(End of chapter)