Chapter 409: line with translation of chapter title

The box office of Neidi for "Wilderness: Houyi Shoots the Sun" exceeded two billion, and the beneficiaries were not only the Faction: Outstanding Rising Film Company, but also the numerous actors in the film.

But if we talk about who benefited the most, it is naturally Han Dong, who played Houyi, and Yan Jingchen, who played Chang'e.

Before the film was released, these two could only be considered third-tier artists.

They had never starred in a major, influential film or TV drama, only playing some notable supporting roles.

After "Wilderness: Houyi Shoots the Sun" premiered, the two became overnight sensations, their prices surged, and they already enjoyed the popularity of first-tier stars.

As for their status, it needs to be consolidated with subsequent works and resources.

Fortunately, both have already switched to the Faction: Outstanding Rising Film Company; even if resources for male and female leads in big-budget films are insufficient, there are still relatively many opportunities in mid-low-budget films and big-budget TV dramas, which is something artists from other companies envy.

Huang Xiaoming, at this moment, is very envious of Han Dong and Yan Jingchen.

Because after his contract with Huayi expired last year, he established his own studio and became the boss.

Actually, before that, he had also hesitated over whether to sign with the Faction: Outstanding Rising Film Company or to go independent.

His agent advised him, saying that Jiang Heng's special-effects blockbuster lead roles are too scarce, and even artists under the Faction: Outstanding Rising Film Company might not be able to obtain them.

If the role is suitable, there is still a chance even if the agency contract is not there.

Signing there, the real benefit is actually the opportunities in mid-low-budget films and big-budget TV dramas, which is very attractive to second- and third-tier artists.

But Huang Xiaoming has already made it to the first tier; in the circle he is also well-connected, and resources are so abundant that he can pick scripts at will.

Therefore, there's no need to sign with the Faction: Outstanding Rising Film Company for the elusive big-film male lead resources, only to have profits taken away for nothing! Besides, you're fairly familiar with Jiang Heng, and your relationship is not bad. Your relationship with Liu Yifei, Yang Mi, and others is also good; if you really need something, you can ask them to say a few words.

After hearing this, Huang Xiaoming thought it over repeatedly and found it reasonable; in the end, he still formed a studio and became the boss himself.

On the 28th, Huang Xiaoming drove his Bentley Mulsanne, taking Yang Tianbao along to the Shangri-La Hotel, the scene of the celebration for "Wilderness: Houyi Shoots the Sun".

But upon entering the luxurious, spacious banquet hall, looking around were all stars and bigwigs; Yang Tianbao's eyes lit up, and she said in an envious tone: "How magnificent, how luxurious!"

Huang Xiaoming wore an expression of shared pride, saying: "Director Jiang's celebration, in terms of scale, is definitely number one domestically; even Haolaiwu might not have such a scene!"

"Really?" Yang Tianbao said with a curious expression.

"Of course!" Huang Ming explained: "Those Haolaiwu companies are all capitalists; they calculate only input and output, being stingy, and cannot compare with Director Jiang!"

Yang Tianbao grew ever more envious: "If only I could act in Director Jiang's films!"

Huang Xiaoming quickly said: "Don't worry, if there's a suitable role, I will definitely strive to get it for you!"

After they finished speaking, they went to look for Jiang Heng, but saw him already surrounded by the bosses of several film companies, laughing and saying something.

Huang Xiaoming then felt it inappropriate to approach; although he too counts as a boss, he still cannot compare with the big film companies like China Film and Shanghai Film.

He looked around and saw Han Dong and Yan Jingchen standing together, chatting with a few artists; Huang Xiaoming then took Yang Tianbao over.

"Congratulations, Old Han, Jingchen!" Huang Xiaoming said politely.

Han Dong lightly tapped Huang Xiaoming's shoulder and gave an embarrassed laugh, saying: "You also came to say this?"

Huang Xiaoming gave a hehe laugh: "Who let your Houyi be more outstanding than my performance of Xingtian!" Yan Jingchen then politely thanked Huang Xiaoming, and also took Yang Tianbao's hand, praising her beauty.

Yang Tianbao made a little fangirl expression, eyes wide open, sweetly smiling: "Jingchen, your Chang'e is too beautiful—it slays men and women alike; I'm falling for you to the point of being dazed!"

Upon hearing this, Yan Jingchen's face flushed slightly, a bit embarrassed: "This is all thanks to Director Jiang's filming; you've seen it—I'm not that beautiful!"

A female actress beside them said: "Director Jiang's technique is also too superb; you can't see any flaw at all!"

Another said: "Yeah, when I saw it I was astonished to the heavens. But it's also because Jingchen herself is beautiful; if it were me like this, even Director Jiang's best technique couldn't save it!"

After saying that, everyone laughed heartily.

Yang Tianbao took Yan Jingchen's hand, with a concerned expression: "Jingchen, you're so popular now; the company should give you lots of resources, right!"

"Nothing much, just let me go film a few movies first!" Yan Jingchen said in a flat tone, as if speaking about something unrelated to her.

The several actors beside them wore envious looks; Yan Jingchen at this moment would naturally not lightly take on supporting roles, and should be taking lead roles.

Starring in several films a year, if the performance is good, once the status stabilizes, they will surely be a first-tier star.

Moreover, with the Faction: Outstanding Rising Film Company's subsequent resources, they will surely stay popular for at least five or six years; even Yang Tianbao at this moment feels a bit sour.

In the past, in 2010, she had participated in several films, but they were all supporting roles, and after release they garnered no response; it's truly enviable of Yan Jingchen at this moment! Huang Xiaoming also couldn't help but be curious about Jiang Heng's arrangement for Han Dong; the latter said the company had prepared several film and TV projects for him.

Logically speaking, film actors' status is higher than that of TV actors, but the Neidi entertainment industry cannot be generalized.

Because many big-budget TV dramas have large investment scales, exquisite production, high actor pay, and wide influence, so many first-tier stars also occasionally go to film TV dramas.

Especially those produced by the Faction: Outstanding Rising Film Company, because they basically involve large investment, their quality is not inferior to films, and they are fiercely sought after by many first-tier stars.

And upon hearing Han Dong's upcoming work arrangements, Huang Xiaoming indeed felt somewhat envious.

His film and TV resources are not few, but when it comes to investment scale, they somewhat cannot compare.

It's truly good to enjoy the shade under a big tree; being a boss is not so easy!

Huang Xiaoming suddenly lost interest; just then a few more people gathered around Han Dong and Yan Jingchen to talk, so he took Yang Tianbao and withdrew.

"How envious!" you say, "Can I sign with the Faction: Outstanding Rising Film Company?"

She at this moment is still a nobody; the resources of the Faction: Outstanding Rising Film Company hold great appeal for her.

Huang Xiaoming is also a very "doting husband" person; by taking Yang Tianbao to attend the celebration banquet, he intends to help her contend for resources.

He glanced at the distant Jiang Heng and muttered: "I'll find a chance to mention it to Director Jiang; the problem shouldn't be big!"

"Then that's great, honey, I love you!" Yang Tianbao's smile bloomed like a flower, and she threw a flirtatious glance at Huang Xiaoming.

However, Jiang Heng's surroundings were always crowded; Huang Xiaoming leading Yang Tianbao forward could only exchange formal pleasantries, and it would be improper to say in front of everyone, "Director Jiang, can my girlfriend sign with your company?"

Although the probability of being rejected by Jiang Heng is not high, if Director Jiang is not keen to sign, it would be somewhat awkward.

(End of chapter)