Chapter 247

Godslayer has been published for many years, yet there is a group of loyal fans who hope the novel will be adapted into film/TV like Jin Yong's works.

When the film just started shooting, they were truly excited, exchanging and looking forward on forums like Tianya.

In the blink of an eye a year passed, and as the film's release approached, their anticipation grew ever higher.

Generally, a film's pre-release publicity occurs two months before release, with concentrated promotion basically within one month before release.

If it's too early, you can't say it's useless; you can only say the 'input-output ratio' is not high.

Now, having just entered April, Godslayer's release window is mid-July; logically, there should be no promotional activity at this time.

However, seeing Jing Tian's high enthusiasm, Tang Yan also looked expectant, and Jiang Heng couldn't refuse.

However, spending money is not allowed; there's no such rule.

After thinking, he suddenly said, 'Do you have a blog?'

'What is a blog?'

Jing Tian looked puzzled, but Liu Yifei said, 'I know, it's a kind of self-media; it existed in the US a few years ago, and domestically there is currently Xinlang Blog, uh, and there seem to be others as well!'

Jiang Heng smiled and said, 'Exactly, that's it; you can register your own accounts and post some of your own stills, of course, confidential content cannot be posted!'

Da Tian Tian's eyes lit up at the words, 'Really? That's great; I'll go register one later and post my stills!'

She then turned to Jiang Heng, 'Brother, do you have a blog? Are your photos on it?'

Jiang Heng laughed and shook his head, indicating he did not.

Regarding this 'transitional' product of a blog, Jiang Heng looked down on it; he valued Weibo more.

From memory, Xinlang Weibo was launched in 2009; now is indeed the time to push forward, and we cannot miss the opportunity of the 2008 Olympics.

Jiang Heng didn't think much of it, but for Da Tian Tian it felt quite fresh.

After waiting only a short while, she went out to find a laptop, returned to the hotel and registered a blog account named 'Sweet Sweet Cottage', then began to ponder what to write.

'How stupid, post a photo with brother!'

She then picked up the camera and flipped through previous photos.

After looking for a moment, she slapped her forehead, 'What's wrong with me today, all my cleverness gone!'

Having said that, she took the camera, went downstairs, drove to the set of Havoc in Heaven.

The few girls still on set looked at Jing Tian with puzzled expressions.

She gave a silly smile, 'Come back to take a photo!'

After Jiang Heng finished shooting a set of shots, Jing Tian stepped forward, had others help take a group photo, then hurriedly ran off, leaving the onlookers bewildered.

'She ran back just to take a photo?' Tang Yan wondered.

Liu Yifei also gazed in the direction Jing Tian disappeared, 'Based on the current situation, that must be it!'

She then realized what Jing Tian had been busy with; she must be preparing to post a photo of herself with Jiang Heng on her newly registered blog account!

Liu Yifei immediately stepped forward, 'Uncle, could you have someone take a photo of us too?'

Jiang Heng, sitting behind the equipment, was startled, then understood, smiling, 'Okay!' He ordered someone to bring the camera over to take a group photo.

Tang Yan, Yang Mi, and the others, seeing this, naturally could not fall behind; they each stepped forward to take photos with Jiang Heng, the three girls also took several group photos together, and then left the set together.

Since the meal would have to wait until the crew finished work, there was nothing to do for now, so the three girls returned to the hotel together.

First they went to Jing Tian's room, seeing her smiling foolishly at the computer.

'Hey, what's up, you're so happy!' Yang Mi asked first.

Jing Tian hurriedly stood up, looking delighted, 'You guys quickly look, my newly written blog has already been read by over a hundred people!'

'That fast?'

The several girls were all surprised, and they all stepped forward to look at Jing Tian's little essay.

Seeing the blog named 'Sweet Sweet Cottage', the first article was titled 'Jiang Heng the Director in My Eyes'.

The article detailed some details of their interactions over the past few years with Jiang Heng, and attached multiple photos; it can be said to be highly readable.

While the girls had just finished reading it once, the article's readership had already surpassed three hundred.

'So many people are reading it!'

'Oh, it turns out it's been featured on the website's homepage!'

'I wouldn't have guessed, Da Tian Tian, you can also write little essays?'

Jing Tian gave a silly smile, 'Actually I'm most afraid of writing essays, but this one was easy to write; it feels like those words were all in my head, and there's still a lot I haven't written out yet!'

The remaining girls, seeing this, felt a bit envious.

They are able to make a name for themselves in the entertainment industry, and they still have some 'sense'.

Knowing Jing Tian's little essay, it's likely to be reprinted by major media and become a hit.

It's just a pity that they don't have Jing Tian's speed; if they follow up later with similar posts, their influence will probably be far inferior.

But the article should still be posted; today four people came together to visit the set, and if others post and you don't, what would Director Jiang think?

Liu Yifei and the others chatted a few more sentences, then each went back to find a computer to write their little essays.

By afternoon, seven or eight actresses had already posted blog articles online, all similar to 'Jiang Heng the Director in My Eyes'.

Even Zhao Liying, who was filming a TV drama in the capital, at her agent's request, dictated on set, had her assistant compile an article, and then posted it online with a photo of her and Jiang Heng.

By night, the Havoc in Heaven set wrapped up; Jiang Heng picked up his phone and found many more text messages, all congratulatory, saying he had abundant romantic fortune.

'What are they all saying?'

The assistant beside him said, 'Um, currently there are already over ten actresses who have posted on their blogs, writing about their interactions with you… the details of those interactions!'

Jiang Heng listened, looking bewildered, 'What, what's going on?'

He knew that Jing Tian had suddenly run back to ask for a photo, likely to post something about him on her blog, and he didn't think anything was wrong.

Liu Yifei and the others taking photos with him also seemed fine.

Suddenly having over a dozen beautiful female actresses together write on their blogs about their contacts with me feels really weird!

"Hmm, according to the latest reports, some male actors who have worked with you have also posted articles on Weibo like 'The Jiang Heng Director in My Eyes'!"

Jiang Heng heard that and felt a bit "overwhelmed"; junior actors need exposure, need traffic, writing about their interactions with big names and posting photos is no big deal.

But when so many post together, it gets a bit off, and it's easy to create a viral internet incident like the "Jia Junpeng" case.

If others mistakenly think we are pulling the strings, that wouldn't be good.

But if we then make them delete it again, it would look like a guilty thief.

Jiang Heng thought for a moment, gave a wry smile, "These girls!"

During the meal, Wu Jing, who knew about this, raised his glass and laughed, "Director Jiang, I also need to start a blog, to properly write about your promotion and care for me; after all, without you I wouldn't be where I am today!"

The rest of the crew's main creators joined in, saying they would open a blog and write a post to express their gratitude toward Jiang Heng.

Jiang Heng quickly waved his hand and said, "No, no, work is work, life is life; it's better to keep them separate. There's nothing wrong with you wanting to share life experiences on a blog, but please don't make it seem like you're completing a work assignment; that would be bad!"

(End of chapter)