Chapter 296: with translation of chapter title

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The Warring States drama from history had a terrible plot, and the actors' styling was even worse.

Translation: "The Warring States drama in history had a terrible plot, and the actors' styling was even worse."

The Warring States drama from history had a terrible plot, and the actors' styling was even worse.

I really don't know what the stylist was thinking, giving Sun Honglei flowing long hair and a little mustache.

It lacks both a rugged temperament and a sense of wisdom.

Translation: "He lacks both a rugged demeanor and a sense of wisdom."

I don't know what Huang Xiaoming's portrayal of Sun Bin will look like; maybe it could salvage things a bit!

Names: Huang Xiaoming (person), Sun Bin (person). Must romanize. So: "I don't know what Huang Xiaoming's portrayal of Sun Bin will look like; maybe it could salvage things a bit!"

Of course, Jiang Heng naturally didn't say anything!

Jiang Heng is in glossary. So: "Of course, Jiang Heng naturally didn't say anything!"

What could he say?

"He could say what?" Better: "What could he say?" We'll output: "What could he say?"

After all, this girl isn't under Outstanding Rising Film Company; once she becomes famous, what kind of film she wants to shoot is her freedom.

After all, she isn't under Outstanding Rising Film Company; once she becomes famous, what kind of film she wants to shoot is her freedom.

Furthermore, you can't blame the other party for making a bad movie before the film has even been shot!

Translation: "Besides, you can't blame the other party for making a bad film before the movie is even shot!"

Therefore, Jing Tian still holds high hopes for the future of this work.

Jing Tian is glossary. So: "Therefore, Jing Tian still holds great expectations for the prospect of this work."

Jiang Heng waved his hand, laughing, "I was just speaking off the cuff, it doesn't mean anything! The choice of director is something the investor should consider!"

Jiang Heng. So: "Jiang Heng waved his hand, smiling: 'I was just speaking offhand, it means nothing! The choice of director is something the investors should consider!'"

She put an arm around Zhao Liying and said to Jiang Heng, "Brother, I want to borrow someone from you, let Yingbao come over to play a role!"

But need natural: "She put an arm around Zhao Liying beside her and said to Jiang Heng, 'Brother, I want to borrow someone from you—let Yingbao come over to play a role!'"

At the start of filming, the script and actors had no major issues.

Translation: "At the start of filming, the script and actors had no major issues."

Tang Yan hesitated a moment, then said: "Um, when I first arrived, I also got nervous easily, but after staying together every day filming, being called 'second brother' repeatedly, it got better!"

On the side, Da Tian Tian was somewhat displeased, poking Zhao Liying with her finger.

Da Tian Tian glossary. So: "On the side, Da Tian Tian was a bit unhappy, poking Zhao Liying with her finger."

Upon hearing that, Zhao Liying was overjoyed.

Zhao Liying. So: "Upon hearing that, Zhao Liying was overjoyed."

There are also some films that seemed fine at first, but after filming we discovered that Chun Chun is just trash.

Translation: "There are also some films that seemed fine before shooting, but after finishing they turn out to be pure garbage."

Zhao Liying beside them was dumbfounded, saying, "I don't know Cantonese, I don't know Cantonese! I don't know Cantonese!"

Zhao Liying. So: "Zhao Liying beside her stared blankly: 'I, I can't speak Cantonese, I can't speak Cantonese! I can't speak Cantonese!'"

Jiang Heng laughed, "You're still pretty good at judging people, huh?"

Jiang Heng. So: "Jiang Heng laughed, 'You still judge people pretty well.'"

After all, film resources are limited, and big-budget TV dramas are also scarce.

Translation: "After all, movie resources are limited, and big-production TV dramas are also scarce resources."

Naturally familiar, Jiang Heng picked up the microphone and easily sang in Cantonese: "Untold sorrows, mutual love deepens!"

Jiang Heng. So: "Jiang Heng, naturally familiar, picked up the microphone and sang easily in Cantonese: 'Hard to dispel all kinds of sorrow, mutual understanding brings deep affection!'"

Fortunately, the response was "no problem," and Zhao Liying quickly thanked them.

Zhao Liying. So: "Fortunately, the reply was 'no problem,' and Zhao Liying quickly thanked him."

Zhao Liying was almost on the verge of tears, hastily waving her hands: "No, no, it's just that seeing Director Jiang makes me nervous!"

And if she could star in a few big-budget TV dramas, she could easily become a second-tier artist.

Seeing this, Jing Tian was genuinely happy for Zhao Liying, smiling: "Brother, let me tell you, your decision is truly wise—Yingbao will surely perform well and definitely become popular!"

In the large private room, a melodious tune soon filled the air—it was the classic love song "Love in the Wind and Rain" sung as a duet by Zhang Xueyou and Tang Baoru.

Thanks to Outstanding Rising Film Company's strength, the produced film and TV dramas are likely to become hits.

Faction: Outstanding Rising Film Company. So: "Thanks to the strength of Outstanding Rising Film Company, the produced film and TV dramas are likely to become hits."

Da Tian Tian grew increasingly speechless, whispering, "That can be certain—you're the only one in the whole room who won't get it!"

Da Tian Tian. So: "Da Tian Tian grew even more speechless, whispering: 'That much is certain—you're the only one in the whole room who can't!'"

"Of course, actually I'm very smart!"

No name. So: "Of course, actually I'm very smart!"

Also feeling that I've been too busy lately, I haven't relaxed in a long time.

No name. So: "Also, I've been feeling really busy lately, haven't relaxed in a long time."

Everyone ate and chatted, and by the time it ended, it was almost twelve o'clock.

No name. So: "Everyone ate and chatted, and by the time it ended, it was almost twelve o'clock."

Speaking of the original script, it wasn't very grand, which is why they hired Jin Chen, a director who often wins film festival awards but has no box-office success.

You don't know Cantonese?

No name. So: "You don't speak Cantonese?"

Jing Tian's current popularity owes much to her role as Princess Lin'an.

Like the movie adaptation of The Three-Body Problem from history, it was actually already filmed.

Three Body glossary. So: "Like the film version of Three Body from history, it was actually already finished."

The investment was even increased to fifty million USD—looking at it, Jin Chen's resume seems somewhat mismatched!

Jin Chen again. So: "The investment has even been raised to fifty million US dollars; looking at that, Jin Chen's résumé seems somewhat mismatched!"

What does Brother mean?

No name. So: "What does Brother mean?"

Upon hearing that, Da Tian Tian became a bit displeased and blurted, "Simple—just spend more time with Brother, and the more you do, the less nervous you'll get, right, Tangtang?"

Jing Tian remained silent, because the film's director Jin Chen didn't seem very capable.

Jing Tian, Jin Chen. So: "Jing Tian remained silent, because the film's director Jin Chen didn't seem very capable."

As a result, Yang Mi picked up the microphone and sang in Cantonese: "The sea of emotion turns vast, true love meets the cold wind!"

Yang Mi glossary. So: "As a result, Yang Mi picked up the microphone and sang in Cantonese: 'The sea of love turns vast, deep affection meets a cold wind!'"

After saying that, Da Tian Tian ran off to change the song.

Da Tian Tian. So: "After Da Tian Tian said that, she ran off to change the song."

Jiang Heng glanced at Damimi, who then winked at her, and the two sang together, their performance actually quite harmonious, after all, both are professionals.

Thus line: "Jiang Heng glanced at Dami Mi, who then winked at her, and the two sang a duet, their performance actually quite harmonious, after all they're both professionals."

Jiang Heng saying that made Zhao Liying even more nervous, causing her to stutter.

Jiang Heng, Zhao Liying. So: "Upon Jiang Heng saying that, Zhao Liying became even more nervous, stammering."

Like the Chinese Paladin series and Great Feng Night Watchman, each installment has launched many to fame.

Jiang Heng laughed, "How could that be possible?"

Jiang Heng. So: "Jiang Heng laughed, 'How could that be?'"

Jiang Heng then sat on the sofa, seeing Zhao Liying also sitting nearby, couldn't help but ask, "Why aren't you going?"

Jiang Heng, Zhao Liying. So: "Jiang Heng then sat on the sofa, seeing Zhao Liying also sitting nearby, he couldn't help but ask, 'Why don't you go?'"

Although she has appeared in Jiang Heng's films, her role is too small; for now she can only be considered a familiar face in the industry, far from being famous.

Jiang Heng. So: "Although she has appeared in Jiang Heng's movies, her role is too small; for now she can only be considered a familiar face in the industry, far from being famous."

Jing Tian laughed, "Exactly—come on, you two sing a duet first to build rapport!"

Jing Tian. So: "Jing Tian smiled and said, 'Exactly, come on, you two sing a duet first to cultivate some chemistry!'"

One had already secretly made up their mind; they would definitely replace the director upon returning.

One had already

Jing Xuan was still eager, so she suggested going to KTV to sing; a few girls eagerly agreed, then they all looked at Jiang Heng.

Jing Tian, Jiang Heng. So: "Jing Tian, still not satisfied, suggested going to KTV to sing; the several girls responded in turn, then looked toward Jiang Heng."

Liu Yifei said gently, "Why don't we go play for a bit?"

Liu Yifei glossary. So: "Liu Yifei said softly, 'How about we go play for a while?'"

Jiang Heng glanced over, and Zhao Liying suddenly felt nervous.

Jiang Heng, Zhao Liying. So: "Jiang Heng's gaze swept over, and Zhao Liying instantly became nervous."

In fact, many films don't know how they'll turn out until after they're finished.

No name. So: "Actually, many films, before they finish shooting, no one knows how they will turn out."

Jiang Heng pondered, then said, "Okay, let's go!"

Jiang Heng. So: "Jiang Heng thought for a moment, then said, 'Alright, let's go!'"

Once inside, the girls became excited and flocked to the karaoke machine.

No name. So: "After entering, several girls felt excited and flocked to the song selector."

Putting a $5 million investment into a newcomer director? That's absurd!

No name. So: "A fifty-million-dollar investment, using a newcomer director—come on, that's ridiculous!"

Since he'd been drinking, Jiang Heng didn't drive himself; he summoned the driver and bodyguard to take them to the KTV, reserving a large private room stocked with drinks and snacks.

Jiang Heng. So: "Because they had drunk, Jiang Heng didn't drive; instead, he ordered the driver and bodyguard to come, drive them to the KTV, and book a large private room with plenty of drinks and snacks."

But the result was so bad that senior management scrapped it immediately.

No name. So: "But the filmed material turned out so terrible that the higher-ups directly scrapped it!"

There's no choice; The Three-Body Problem has too many fans in politics and business to allow a slapdash adaptation.

Three Body glossary. So: "There's no way—too many fans of the Three Body book among political and business circles to tolerate shoddy production."

Jiang Heng chuckled, "Don't be nervous—your habit isn't good!"

Jiang Heng. So: "Jiang Heng laughed, 'Don't be nervous; this habit of yours isn't good!'"

Zhao Liying's recent thanks, the other few girls also felt somewhat envious.

Zhao Liying looked even more confused: "I also haven't been to East Expanse, so it's normal I don't speak Cantonese!"

They ran up to Sun Honglei and said stupidly, "Teacher, I can't act," then were exposed in the media, and their reputation plummeted instantly.

These years I've constantly hung out with Jiang Heng's crew, gaining a ton of experience.

Jiang Heng laughed, "After wrapping up Warring States, I'll go find Vice President Li Xiaoping at the company and have her prepare a TV drama for you to star in!"

Jiang Heng set down his chopsticks and said, "You've been at the company for years; I thought you lacked acting experience and didn't give you many resources—any ideas?"

Zhao Liying quickly waved her hands, saying, "No, no, I know I lack acting experience, but I'm doing fine now; thank you so much, Director Jiang and the company!"

"Brother, go on, you work hard every day, you must be exhausted! Xi Xi, what do you say?"

Da Tian Tian beside her saw this, put an arm around Zhao Liying, laughed, and said, "No way, brother, are you bullying Yingbao?"

After all, she's only been playing minor roles these years.

But as the script was revised, the plot and setting grew ever more grandiose, and they cast top-tier male stars like Huang Xiaoming, along with a host of veteran actors.

"I'm usually not nervous, not even in front of the camera—only in front of you, Director Jiang!"

Her cheeks flushed slightly, as if she were about to cry.

Jiang Heng laughed and asked, "What do you think of the director of your film?"

Yang Mi laughed, "That habit of yours isn't good—you get nervous around him; how will you ever act in Director Jiang's films?"

Zhao Liying instantly tensed up, saying, "I'll wait a bit; they'll sing first!"

Jing Tian gave a slight nod; she's not that novice girl from history.

"Ah!"

"How clever I am—how could I have such a clueless best friend!" Da Tian Tian exclaimed, "I'm devastated!"

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