Chapter 200

Journey to the West: Flat Top Mountain - not in glossary.

Zhang Yuchi, Jing Tian - Zhang Yuchi? Actually name: Zhang Yuchi (Zhang Yuchi) and Jing Tian (Jing Tian). Jing Tian appears in glossary as Jing Tian. So we need to include Jing Tian.

male actor besides Ding Haifeng (Ding Haifeng) - not in glossary.

A Chinese Odyssey - not in glossary. Lu Shuming? Actually Lu Shuming is a person? Might be a name but not in glossary. Bull Demon King - not in glossary. Guan Er Ye - not in glossary.

Zhang Yuqi and Jing Tian didn't have much screen time, but in the film's mythic world of demons everywhere and treacherous mountains, their beautiful, alluring female costumes made them stand out like fireflies in the night, dazzling and eye‑catching.

After the film's release, Zhang Yuqi had already joined the crew of Long Jiang Seven and had no time for outside interviews, while Jing Tian had plenty of time to meet with the media.

Jing Tian, Jiang Heng (Jiang Heng) - both in glossary.

Jiang Heng hurriedly said, "Hey, you can eat anything randomly, but you can't talk nonsense—I haven't bullied you, have I?"

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the girl - refers to someone? Not named. Jingcheng appears in glossary. Jingcheng Dance Academy - Jingcheng is a place name, we have glossary entry for Jingcheng → Jingcheng. So include Jingcheng.

Outstanding Rising Film Company appears in glossary as "Faction: Outstanding Rising Film Company". So include that term exactly as given: Outstanding Rising Film Company.

"Um, I guess so—you write, direct, and star in it, then I play the female lead; that makes sense, right?"

Jiang Heng, Li Xiaoping (Li Xiaoping) - Li Xiaoping appears in glossary.

Cai Yirong? Not in glossary. Outstanding Rising Film Company again.

Jiang Heng nodded slightly, "If you put your heart into it, a higher cost isn't a problem—we won't lose money!"

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Cai Yirong-recommended, Liu Shisi? Not in glossary. Long Kui? Not in glossary.

Chinese Paladin 1 - not in glossary.

Jing Tian also knew she was young and her words lacked weight, guessing that Jiang Heng didn't take her seriously, just treating her as a child talking for fun.

After all, she was only eighteen in traditional age, and in many people's eyes she was completely a child.

Seeing Jiang Heng treat her like a child, Jing Tian felt a bit disinterested and stomped off angrily.

Especially with ratings that start high then drop, it's possible they could delay payment for several years.

Moreover, this girl doesn't have a deep concept of money; to her, like a child, once an amount reaches a certain level, it's all just 'a lot'!

Liu Shisi, Tang Ren? Not in glossary.

Mainly because Jiang Heng's smile now looked a bit odd, clearly wearing an expression of scheming against her.

Even before filming a TV drama, he dares to say there will be no loss, definitely a profit.

Jiang Heng laughed, "My fee is too high—you can't afford me!"

Jiang Heng, Chinese Paladin 3 - not in glossary.

After finishing the matter, Jing Tian wasn't in a hurry to leave; she sat aside, propping her chin with both hands, watching Jiang Heng write the script.

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Jiang Heng nodded, "That's true—this amount of money would buy a luxury car and two apartments and be gone; it's nowhere near enough!"

If it were an ordinary person, they'd have been scared off by this price long ago.

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Especially the practice of buying dramas with advance payment, which is an industry convention; TV stations usually pay part of the advance first, and the exact proportion is negotiated by both sides.

By a fortunate coincidence, Cai Yirong discovered and took a liking to him, and then signed a contract with Tang Ren.

Jing Tian happily said, "Right, if you also write the script for the new film, then you'd be writing, directing, and starring in it yourself—I can pay you for that!"

Jiang Heng put down his pen, couldn't help scratching his head, and said, "A kid wanting to be a big star always needs someone to back them up; it's no surprise you'd take a liking to my directing ability!"

Jing Tian grew anxious, "You're already so rich—you wouldn't be this greedy, would you? One hundred million yuan is completely an astronomical price!"

Li Xiaoping, Chinese Paladin 3 - not in glossary.

Li Xiaoping laughed, "I think what she's taken a liking to isn't just your directing ability!"

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Therefore, regarding selling the drama, Jiang Heng felt relatively at ease, only knowing the general idea.

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Jiang Heng laughed, "Do you have money?"

Logically, Sword and Fairy 1 wouldn't air until the Spring Festival; under normal circumstances, they'd definitely wait to see the ratings before considering a sequel.

Jiang Heng laughed, "You already know it's an astronomical price, yet you still want to spend that money?"

Jing Tian also knew that one hundred million yuan isn't a small sum, but placed on Jiang Heng, it seems worth that price.

Jing Tian propped her chin with one hand, tilted her head, and said, "Um, just a little!"

Jiang Heng helplessly shook his head, "You'd better go discuss it first; otherwise I'd be accused of cheating a little girl!"

Li Xiaoping, Chinese Paladin 3, Great Feng Night Watchman appears in glossary as "Great Feng Night Watchman". Also Central Television (CCTV) - not in glossary. Also 620,000 episodes etc.

Hearing that, Li Xiaoping gave an embarrassed laugh; in the whole Chinese‑language entertainment circle, there aren't many as optimistic as Jiang Heng.

Although Cai Yirong of Tang Ren was a little worried, seeing Li Xiaoping and the others so unconcerned, and fearing to be looked down on, she could only grit her teeth and continue participating, also sending over recommended actor materials.

Jiang Heng couldn't help laughing, "All right, go play—I've got work to do!"

Da Tian Tian appears in glossary.

"I've decided—I want to star in a big‑budget special‑effects film; how about you direct it?"

As for saying payment will be made after broadcast, for a small production company there is a certain risk of difficulty in collecting the money.

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"Then I don't think you're worth more, but you can't just shout recklessly—bullying a little girl!"

Jiang Heng heard the words and nodded slightly; the price and conditions were still reasonable.

Jing Tian heard that, puffed her lips in anger.

Da Tian Tian thought a bit, then affected a mature tone: "Well, one hundred million yuan, that's not impossible, but you have to agree to one condition of mine!"

CCTV's side agreeing to give half is already giving Jiang Heng face.

"What are you writing?"

Not long after, Li Xiaoping entered the room, smiling and said: "Miss Jing, you've been coming over quite often lately!"

"How much is that?"

"Just a few million yuan, I'm almost out of money!"

Li Xiaoping heard that and was overjoyed: "Director Jiang, rest assured, I'll make sure this project succeeds!"

But if it's only the directing fee, it seems a bit too much.

Jiang Heng took a look and indeed it was Liu Shishi.

Jiang Heng still approved of her performance and had never thought of replacing her with another actress.

Jiang Heng shook his head: "No way, if I direct and star myself, it wouldn't be at this price!"

Jing Tian resorted to a little girl's tactic: "Please, agree to it—I've already agreed to pay one hundred million!"

"You have to play the male lead!"

But on Jiang Heng's side, there probably isn't any such risk.

Seeing Jiang Heng full of confidence, Li Xiaoping couldn't help asking: "What do you think of the ratings for Chinese Paladin 1?"

"It's bound to be number one nationwide!"

(End of chapter)