Chapter 466: Little Essay Turmoil

Everything is hard at the start; the difficulty lies in the first step, and once you take it, there's nothing left to agonize over.

Hu Ge eventually resolved to leave Tang Ren Film Company, so when Li Xiaoping handed him the phone, Hu Ge said he was leaving.

Cai Yinong looked very upset and wanted to meet Hu Ge in person to discuss.

The latter hesitated, Li Xiaoping simply hung up, then called the company's legal department in to sign the contract; at this moment, it was natural to cut the Gordian knot.

Cai Yinong kept calling Hu Ge, and when no one answered, she called Jiang Heng; after the line connected, she burst into tears, complaining that Love Outstanding Rising was a huge enterprise with many talents, while Tang Ren had only that one top-tier artist, so why steal her pillar.

Jiang Heng said, people aim for higher places, water flows downward; it's perfectly normal for an artist to seek a more suitable platform, you can't sign for a lifetime, that would be a slave contract, right? Cai Yinong kept lamenting, but Jiang Heng was already too lazy to listen and hung up.

On the other side, Cai Yinong was so angry her body trembled, and she said to the hurried Li Guoli, "That's too bullying, that's too bullying, how can you do this?"

Li Guoli, however, was somewhat indifferent, even thinking it was something that would happen sooner or later.

Men are generally more rational, or rather, they care more about their future and career.

Hu Ge has been involved in many of Love Outstanding Rising's film and TV productions these years, so being poached by them was truly unsurprising.

He didn't even feel angry; but since Cai Yinong was on the verge of exploding, he could only share her indignation.

"Indeed it's excessive, clearly an abuse of power!" Li Guoli said gravely.

Cai Yinong gave a look that said "you get me" and said, "It's exactly an abuse of power. Jiang Heng is leveraging his huge investment and massive fanbase to hog the two best slots; the hottest domestic actors have all moved under Love Outstanding Rising, and even the pillar of our small company Tang Ren Film Company gets poached as soon as they say so…!"

When Cai Yinong's expression changed, she hurriedly called Liu Shisi to ask whether anyone from Love Outstanding Rising Film Company had contacted her.

Liu Shisi is currently filming in Hengdian and has just finished work, returning to the hotel.

She was startled by the words, then immediately said, "No, nothing. What's up, Sister Yinong?"

Cai Yinong said angrily, "They poached Hu Ge!"

"Ah!"

Liu Shisi was very surprised; she gets along well with Hu Ge and can talk about many things with him.

But she hadn't heard any news before, showing how sudden the event was.

"He was fine; why was he poached?"

Cai Yinong said, "It's because they covet their resources; they always brag about them, but they're heartless. Liu Shisi, you're good; from now on I'll be counting entirely on you!"

Liu Shisi thought to herself, "If there truly is a chance to move to Love Outstanding Rising, conscience or whatnot isn't a real obstacle for now!"

Moreover, it's a matter of course for actors to choose better development platforms; what does conscience have to do with it? Yet in front of Cai Yinong, one must say the pleasant words, expressing willingness to weather the storm together with Tang Ren Film Company.

After hanging up, Liu Shisi hesitated for a few minutes, then called Hu Ge.

When she called the first time, no one answered; Liu Shisi thought for a moment and called again.

"Brother, I heard you went to Love Outstanding Rising?"

"Hmm!"

Facing an old friend, Hu Ge was a bit unsettled, which is why he didn't answer the first call at all.

Liu Shisi said, "Congratulations!"

"Hm?"

Hu Ge was stunned, gave a wry smile and said, "Are you here to mock me?"

Liu Shisi said, "How could you think that? I'm genuinely happy for you! Love Outstanding Rising's strength and resources are renowned throughout the global entertainment industry!"

"With your talent, combined with such resources and platform, developing in Hollywood in the future is also possible!"

Although Jiang Heng's special‑effects blockbusters already match Hollywood's, for domestic artists at this moment, even a cameo in a Hollywood blockbuster is a matter of great prestige.

Hu Ge was clearly influenced by this mindset; even though he had already starred in two "Xiong Bing Lian" series, the thought of someday achieving Hollywood success like Cheng Long, Li Lianjie, Zhou Runfa, or Wu Yanzu made his blood boil with excitement.

If he stayed at Tang Ren Film Company, daring to have such thoughts would be tantamount to a fool's dream.

In that sense, switching jobs really was the right move.

【9】 Thinking that, Hu Ge couldn't help but say, "Thank you!

Thinking of this, Hu Bie couldn't help but say: "Thank you!"

Liu Shisi sighed, "Thank what? As long as you become hugely famous in the future, just don't forget your little sister!"

Listening to the plaintive voice on the phone, Hu Ge's heart was instantly moved.

"How about I talk to President Li for you?"

Liu Shisi was overjoyed, talking for a long while, and wasn't she just waiting for that line from him?

The entertainment industry is fiercely competitive, and for female artists, it can only be described as brutal.

Because a female artist's prime is so brief, if she can't ascend to the top tier at the right moment and become one of the hottest rising stars, her acting career is essentially over.

Two years ago she still played couples with male actors; two years later she's often cast as the mother—such a phenomenon is common! Liu Shisi can't help but feel her own qualifications are far behind those of Jing Tian, Yang Mi, and others.

The reason she's neither hot nor cold isn't because of the platform.

Back when "Bu Bu Jing Xin" exploded in popularity, Liu Shisi enjoyed a surge of fame for a while, but because subsequent resources didn't keep up, she never produced another hit, and that's how it stayed.

Ironically, because Tang Ren Film Company collaborates a lot with Love Outstanding Rising, her interactions with Yang Mi, Zhao Liying and others have increased, and she truly envies their resources.

She just never had the chance before, but now she really doesn't want to miss it.

"Then thank you!"

Liu Shisi didn't say much, nor did she explain anything. Everyone who gets it understands; there's nothing more to say.

Back then, Cheng Long, the big brother, was under Luo Wei Company; after rising to fame, he also jumped to Jiahe.

Li Lianjie revived his fame with the "Huang Feihong" series, then fell out with Jiahe and, in anger, founded his own agency.

In the end, because of Zhi Li, he had to borrow from the Xiang family and finally shoot films for Yongsheng.

In the entertainment world, artists and companies split and merge; it's utterly commonplace.

But when Li Xiaoping received Hu Ge's call saying Liu Shisi was willing to join Love Outstanding Rising, she was momentarily stunned, then immediately smiled.

It's not that Liu Shisi's talent is rare; Outstanding Rising Film Company already has plenty of beautiful female artists, so Liu Shisi joining would just be icing on the cake.

But she had previously quarreled with Cai Yinong, and the anger hadn't cooled yet! People often say things they don't mean when fighting, so mutual hurt is inevitable.

If she could add a bit more trouble for Cai Yinong, Li Xiaoping would gladly do it.

Great, I'll contact her right away!

Great, I'll contact her right away!

Translation: "Great, I'll contact her right away!"

We need to keep quotes? The Chinese includes quotation marks. Should we keep them? The instruction: translate faithfully, preserve meaning. Usually we keep the quoted speech as quotes. We'll output: 【61】 "Great, I'll contact her right away!" (including quotes). Ensure single line.

Because they had previously worked together, Li Xiaoping immediately called, and they hit it off right away.

Translation: "Because they had previously cooperated, Li Xiaoping immediately called, and they hit it off."

We need to use Li Xiaoping (glossary). So: 【62】 Because they had previously cooperated, Li Xiaoping immediately called, and they hit it off.

In the time it takes to make a phone call, everything was settled.

Translation: "In the time of a phone call, everything was settled."

Or "After a phone call, everything was settled." We'll translate: 【63】 In the time of a phone call, everything was settled.

By the way, Cai Yirong is still writing a short essay at the computer!

By the way, Cai Yirong was still writing a short essay at the computer!

She plans to use public opinion to criticize Jiang Heng and criticize Outstanding Rising!

Translation: "She planned to use public opinion to criticize Jiang Heng and criticize the Faction: Outstanding Rising Film Company."

We need to use Jiang Heng and the faction name exactly. So: 【65】 She planned to use public opinion to criticize Jiang Heng and criticize the Faction: Outstanding Rising Film Company.

The Chinese-language entertainment industry isn't his backyard, where he can do whatever he wants! After working late into the night to finish the manuscript, he simply tidied up and went to sleep. The next morning, just as he was sleeping soundly, he was suddenly awakened by a phone call.

The Chinese-language entertainment industry isn't his backyard, where he can do whatever he wants! After working late into the night to finish the manuscript, he simply tidied up and went to sleep. The next morning, just as he was sleeping soundly, he was suddenly awakened by a phone call.

We need to keep line single. So: 【66】 The Chinese-language entertainment industry isn't his backyard, where he can do whatever he wants! After working late into the night to finish the manuscript, he simply tidied up and went to sleep. The next morning, just as he was sleeping soundly, he was suddenly awakened by a phone call.

"Cai Zong, quickly check Weibo!" the company's vice president shouted over the phone.

Translation: "\"Cai Zong, quickly check Weibo! \" the company's vice president shouted over the phone."

We need to keep quotes. So: 【67】 "Cai Zong, quickly check Weibo!" the company's vice president shouted over the phone.

"What's wrong with Weibo?" Cai Yirong, having been woken up, was still a bit slow to react.

Translation: "\"What's wrong with Weibo? \" Cai Yirong, having been awakened, couldn't react for a moment."

We'll translate: 【68】 "What's wrong with Weibo?" Cai Yirong, having been awakened, couldn't react for a moment.

"Hu Hu, and Liu Shisi are thanking you on Weibo!"

Translation: "\"Hu Hu and Liu Shisi are thanking you on Weibo! \""

We need to keep quotes. So: 【69】 "Hu Hu and Liu Shisi are thanking you on Weibo!"

"Thank me?"

Translation: "\"Thank me? \""

So: 【70】 "Thank me?"

Cai Yirong realized this meant both of them had to run.

Translation: "Cai Yirong reacted, realizing both of them were about to quit!"

We'll translate: 【71】 Cai Yirong reacted, realizing both of them were about to quit!

Fuming, she hurriedly opened Weibo on her phone and saw the latest status of Hu Hu and Liu Shisi.

Translation: "She was so angry she could burst, and she hurriedly opened Weibo on her phone to see Hu Hu and Liu Shisi's latest status."

We'll translate: 【72】 She was so angry she could burst, and she hurriedly opened Weibo on her phone to see Hu Hu and Liu Shisi's latest status.

"Pa!" The new model iPhone was slammed hard onto the ground.

Translation: "\"Smack! \" the new Apple phone was fiercely smashed onto the ground."

We'll translate: 【73】 "Smack!" the new Apple phone was fiercely smashed onto the ground.

"How could they do this? How could they do this? It's too bullying!" Cai Yirong burst into tears.

Translation: "\"How could they do this? How could they do this? It's too bullying! \" Cai Yirong burst into tears."

We'll translate: 【74】 "How could they do this? How could they do this? It's too bullying!" Cai Yirong burst into tears.

That day, the news that Hu Hu and Liu Shisi left Tangren Film Company together hit the hot search. Netizens were discussing whether there were internal problems at Tangren Company; otherwise, why would the "big brother" and "big sister" leave together?

That day, the news that Hu Hu and Liu Shisi left Tangren Film Company together hit the hot search. Netizens were discussing whether there were internal problems at Tangren Company; otherwise, why would the "big brother" and "big sister" leave together?

A reporter called Tangren Film Company, but no one answered.

Translation: "A reporter called Tangren Film Company, but no one answered."

We'll translate: 【76】 A reporter called Tangren Film Company, but no one answered.

That night, a short essay suddenly appeared and instantly topped the Weibo hot search.

Translation: "Unexpectedly that night, a short essay suddenly appeared and instantly topped the Weibo hot search."

We'll translate: 【77】 Unexpectedly that night, a short essay suddenly appeared and instantly topped the Weibo hot search.

It was Cai Yirong's discussion about Hu Hu and Liu Shisi jointly jumping ship.

Translation: "It was Cai Yirong's essay discussing Hu Hu and Liu Shisi's joint job-hopping."

We'll translate: 【78】 It was Cai Yirong's essay discussing Hu Hu and Liu Shisi's joint job-hopping.

The core point is that Jiang Heng and his Outstanding Rising Film Company have completely monopolized the Chinese-language entertainment industry.

Translation: "The core point is that Jiang Heng and his Faction: Outstanding Rising Film Company have completely monopolized the Chinese-language entertainment industry."

We'll translate: 【79】 The core point is that Jiang Heng and his Faction: Outstanding Rising Film Company have completely monopolized the Chinese-language entertainment industry.

He also referenced Hollywood's Paramount Act, i. e., the application of antitrust law in the film industry, elaborating on how Outstanding Rising Film Company's continued growth harms the entire Chinese-language film industry.

Translation: "Furthermore, drawing on Hollywood's Paramount Act, i. e., the application of antitrust law in the film industry, it elaborates on the harm that the Faction: Outstanding Rising Film Company's continued expansion poses to the entire Chinese-language film industry."

We'll translate: 【80】 Furthermore, drawing on Hollywood's Paramount Act, i. e., the application of antitrust law in the film industry, it elaborates on the harm that the Faction: Outstanding Rising Film Company's continued expansion poses to the entire Chinese-language film industry.

Given that all companies focus on commercial films and box office, while artistic films are at a historical low, this is somehow blamed on Jiang Heng.

Translation: "Even if companies focus on commercial films, box office performance, and art films are in a historical low, etc., these are also blamed on Jiang Heng."

We'll translate: 【81】 Even if companies focus on commercial films, box office performance, and art films are in a historical low, etc., these are also blamed on Jiang Heng.

The essay is quite long, showing that considerable effort was put into it.

Translation: "The essay is quite long, obviously the result of considerable effort."

We'll translate: 【82】 The essay is quite long, obviously the result of considerable effort.

The impact was unprecedentedly huge; the entire entertainment industry instantly erupted in discussion.

Translation: "The resulting impact was unprecedentedly huge, causing an uproar throughout the entertainment industry with heated discussions."

We'll translate: 【83】 The resulting impact was unprecedentedly huge, causing an uproar throughout the entertainment industry with heated discussions.

Immediately, several film professionals spoke up to defend Cai Yirong, believing that Outstanding Rising Film Company was using its industry advantage to suppress peers.

Translation: "Immediately, several film professionals spoke up for Cai Yirong, feeling that the Faction: Outstanding Rising Film Company was leveraging its industry advantage to suppress peers."

We'll translate: 【84】 Immediately, several film professionals spoke up for Cai Yirong, feeling that the Faction: Outstanding Rising Film Company was leveraging its industry advantage to suppress peers.

Of course, there are also many who support Jiang Heng.

Translation: "Of course, there are also many who support Jiang Heng."

We'll translate: 【85】 Of course, there are also many who support Jiang Heng.

Artists naturally jump ship when the other side offers better incentives and a more attractive future.

Translation: "Artists naturally switch jobs because the other side offers more attractive incentives and prospects."

We'll translate: 【86】 Artists naturally switch jobs because the other side offers more attractive incentives and prospects.

The old employer, instead of discussing from these two angles, merely moralizes, which amounts to moral coercion.

Translation: "The old employer, instead of discussing from these two angles, merely lectures from a moral standpoint, which is nothing but moral coercion!"

We'll translate: 【87】 The old employer, instead of discussing from these two angles, merely lectures from a moral standpoint, which is nothing but moral coercion!

External rumors have had some impact on Jiang Heng, mainly because the film bureau's leadership called to inquire about the situation.

Translation: "The external commotion still has some impact on Jiang Heng, mainly because the leadership of the Film Bureau called to inquire about the situation."

We'll translate: 【88】 The external commotion still has some impact on Jiang Heng, mainly because the leadership of the Film Bureau called to inquire about the situation.

Jiang Heng then said he would certainly handle it properly.

Translation: "Jiang Heng then said he would handle it properly."

We'll translate: 【89】 Jiang Heng then said he would handle it properly.

After hanging up the phone, he first gave the crew half a day off, then immediately summoned Hu Hu alone, telling him not to feel psychological pressure.

After hanging up the phone, he first gave the crew half a day off, then immediately summoned Hu Hu alone, telling him not to feel psychological pressure.

We'll translate: 【90】 After hanging up the phone, he first gave the crew half a day off, then immediately summoned Hu Hu alone, telling him not to feel psychological pressure.

He also cited the example of Wang Jinghua's departure in 2005, when she took Chen Daoming and many other artists with her.

Translation: "He further cited the example of Wang Jinghua's departure in 2005, when she took Chen Daoming and many other artists with her."

He further cited the example of Wang Jinghua's departure in 2005, when she took Chen Daoming and many other artists with her.

Hu Hu has also been doing mental preparation these past two days, saying he won't be affected and will work hard to film a good sequel to *The Heroic Legend of the Armed Forces*.

Translation: "Hu Hu has also been doing mental preparation these past two days, saying he won't be affected and will work hard to film a good sequel to *The Heroic Legend of the Armed Forces*."

Hu Hu has also been doing mental preparation these past two days, saying he won't be affected and will work hard to film a good sequel to *The Heroic Legend of the Armed Forces*.

Jiang Heng, upon hearing this, was very pleased and let him go rest properly.

Translation: "Jiang Heng was delighted to hear that and told him to go rest well."

We'll translate: 【93】 Jiang Heng was delighted to hear that and told him to go rest well.

Then he called Li Xiaoping over to ask how things had come to this.

Translation: "Then he called Li Xiaoping over to ask how things had come to this."

We'll translate: 【94】 Then he called Li Xiaoping over to ask how things had come to this.

"The big brother and big sister have been taken away— isn't that letting others say we're bullying the small with the big?"

Translation: "\"The 'big brother' and 'big sister' have been taken down— isn't that just letting others say we're bullying the small? \""

We'll translate: 【95】 "The 'big brother' and 'big sister' have been taken down— isn't that just letting others say we're bullying the small?"

Li Xiaoping also felt wronged: "This really wasn't intentional; our Outstanding Rising never lacks beautiful female artists!"

Li Xiaoping also felt wronged: "This really wasn't intentional; our Faction: Outstanding Rising Film Company never lacks beautiful female artists!"

It was Hu Hu who called to say Liu Shisi wanted to come over, so I called her.

Translation: "\"It was Hu Hu who called to say Liu Shisi intended to come over, so I called her. \""

We'll translate: 【97】 "It was Hu Hu who called to say Liu Shisi intended to come over, so I called her."

Jiang Heng sneered: "So you're saying you have merit without fault?"

Translation: "Jiang Heng sneered: \"So you're saying you have merit and no fault? \""

We'll translate: 【98】 Jiang Heng sneered: "So you're saying you have merit and no fault?"

"I'm at fault for not handling this well!" Li Xiaoping admitted frankly.

Translation: "\"I messed this up; it's my fault! \" Li Xiaoping admitted frankly."

We'll translate: 【99】 "I messed this up; it's my fault!" Li Xiaoping admitted frankly.

Now Jiang Heng has become a outright 'climber', whose typical trait is to only care about results.

Translation: "Jiang Heng has now become a thoroughgoing 'climber', whose typical trait is to concern himself only with results."

We'll translate: 【100】 Jiang Heng has now become a thoroughgoing 'climber', whose typical trait is to concern himself only with results.

Subordinates can take initiative, but they must get things done.

Translation: "Subordinates may take initiative, but they must get things done."

We'll translate: 【101】 Subordinates may take initiative, but they must get things done.

If they do it poorly and cause a bunch of trouble, don't blame him for losing his temper! Li Xiaoping also knows this and says she will definitely resolve it.

Translation: "If they do a poor job and cause a heap of trouble, don't blame him for losing his temper! Li Xiaoping also knows this and promises to resolve it."

We'll translate: 【102】 If they do a poor job and cause a heap of trouble, don't blame him for losing his temper! Li Xiaoping also knows this and promises to resolve it.

At the same time, he said Outstanding Rising's 'star effect' over the years is too obvious; many newcomers or unknown minor actors have become first-line thanks to the films they starred in.

At the same time, he said the Faction: Outstanding Rising Film Company's 'star effect' over the years is too obvious; many newcomers or unknown minor actors have become first-line thanks to the films they starred in.

We'll translate: 【103】 At the same time, he said the Faction: Outstanding Rising Film Company's 'star effect' over the years is too obvious; many newcomers or unknown minor actors have become first-line thanks to the films they starred in.

Actually, many people in the industry want to join our company, but they just don't have the chance! Jiang Heng was still very pleased hearing this, saying, "Actually, even if you don't tell me, I could guess eight or nine out of ten. But some things can be done but not said, especially not elaborated on!"

Translation: "Actually, many people in the industry would love to join our company; they just lack the opportunity! Jiang Heng was still very pleased hearing this: \"Actually, even if you don't tell me, I can guess eight or nine out of ten. It's just that some things can be done but not said, especially not elaborated. \""

We'll translate: 【104】 Actually, many people in the industry would love to join our company; they just lack the opportunity! Jiang Heng was still very pleased hearing this: "Actually, even if you don't tell me, I can guess eight or nine out of ten. It's just that some things can be done but not said, especially not elaborated."

Li Xiaoping gave an embarrassed smile and said, "I understand, I understand!"

Translation: "Li Xiaoping gave an embarrassed smile and said, 'I understand, I understand!'"

We'll translate: 【105】 Li Xiaoping gave an embarrassed smile and said, "I understand, I understand!"

After leaving, Li Xiaoping called the head of Weibo, asking him to help reduce the heat.

Translation: "After leaving, Li Xiaoping called the head of Weibo, asking him to help reduce the heat."

We'll translate: 【106】 After leaving, Li Xiaoping called the head of Weibo, asking him to help reduce the heat.

The latter smiled wryly, saying, "Since it's related to Director Jiang's heat, directly reducing it would be too obvious."

Translation: "The latter gave a wry smile, saying that since it concerns Director Jiang's heat, directly reducing it would be too obvious."

We'll translate: 【107】 The latter gave a wry smile, saying that since it concerns Director Jiang's heat, directly reducing it would be too obvious.

Moreover, Weibo is under his name, so it would certainly attract more criticism.

Translation: "Moreover, Weibo is still under his name, so it would surely attract even more criticism."

We'll translate: 【108】 Moreover, Weibo is still under his name, so it would surely attract even more criticism.

Li Xiaoping laughed and said, "Not reducing is fine; just put out a few more explosive pieces of news to divert the attention!"

Translation: "Li Xiaoping laughed and said, \"Not reducing it is fine too; just put out a few more explosive pieces of news to scatter the heat. \""

We'll translate: 【109】 Li Xiaoping laughed and said, "Not reducing it is fine too; just put out a few more explosive pieces of news to scatter the heat."

"No problem, just watch me handle it!"

Translation: "\"No problem, just watch me handle it! \""

We'll translate: 【110】 "No problem, just watch me handle it!"

Li Xiaoping then called the company's hired 'Internet Water Army Commander' to arrange things.

Translation: "Li Xiaoping then called the company's hired 'Internet Water Army Commander-in-Chief' to make arrangements..."

We need to keep the quotes around the title. So: 【111】 Li Xiaoping then called the company's hired "Internet Water Army Commander-in-Chief" to make arrangements...

In the following days, hot news kept emerging, covering both entertainment and livelihood topics.

Translation: "In the following days, hot news came thick and fast, including entertainment industry matters and livelihood-related topics."

We'll translate: 【112】 In the following days, hot news came thick and fast, including entertainment industry matters and livelihood-related topics.

Netizens felt their worldviews were shattered, exclaiming, "I've never seen anything like this!"

Translation: "Netizens who saw it exclaimed that their worldviews were shattered, crying 'Unbelievable!'"

We'll translate: 【113】 Netizens who saw it exclaimed that their worldviews were shattered, crying "Unbelievable!"

As for the 'short essay' incident triggered by Hu Hu and Liu Shisi jumping to Outstanding Rising, many netizens first debated it, with most analyzing the issue from these two individuals' perspectives.

Translation: "As for the 'short essay' incident sparked by Hu Hu and Liu Shisi's defection to the Faction: Outstanding Rising Film Company, initially large numbers of netizens argued, with most analyzing the issue from the perspective of these two."

We'll translate: 【114】 As for the 'short essay' incident sparked by Hu Hu and Liu Shisi's defection to the Faction: Outstanding Rising Film Company, initially large numbers of netizens argued, with most analyzing the issue from the perspective of these two.

They said Hu Hu was delayed by Tangren until now, and moving to Outstanding Rising was the wisest choice.

Translation: "They said Hu Hu had been delayed by Tangren until now, and switching to the Faction: Outstanding Rising Film Company was the wisest move."

We'll translate: 【115】 They said Hu Hu had been delayed by Tangren until now, and switching to the Faction: Outstanding Rising Film Company was the wisest move.

Others said Hu Hu's current status and achievements are entirely thanks to Jiang Heng's support; as the male lead in two special-effects blockbusters each costing hundreds of millions of dollars, if he still refuses to repay such heavenly resources, he's not a grateful person.

Translation: "Others said Hu Hu's current status and achievements are entirely thanks to Jiang Heng's support; as the male lead of two special-effects blockbusters each costing hundreds of millions of dollars, if he refuses to repay such heavenly resources, he is hardly a grateful person."

We'll translate: 【116】 Others said Hu Hu's current status and achievements are entirely thanks to Jiang Heng's support; as the male lead of two special-effects blockbusters each costing hundreds of millions of dollars, if he refuses to repay such heavenly resources, he is hardly a grateful person.

As for Liu Shisi, starting from her development after *Steps to Heart*, they said she had already entered the ranks of first‑line female stars, but later lacked resources and has now 'gone stale'; her current approach is the wise move.

Translation: "As for Liu Shisi, they started from her development after *Step by Step Panic Heart*; they said she had already entered the ranks of first-line female stars, but later lacked resources, and now she's 'washed up'. Her current approach is the wise move."

We'll translate: 【117】 As for Liu Shisi, they started from her development after *Step by Step Panic Heart*; they said she had already entered the ranks of first-line female stars, but later lacked resources, and now she's 'washed up'. Her current approach is the wise move.

As the saying goes, 'each to their own'; support for Cai Yirong has not been that strong.

Translation: "As the saying goes, 'each side has its own reason'; support for Cai Yirong's voice has dwindled."

We'll translate: 【118】 As the saying goes, 'each side has its own reason'; support for Cai Yirong's voice has dwindled.

As for the monopoly issue, perhaps the topic is too sensitive, so few netizens have brought it up.

Translation: "As for the monopoly issue, perhaps the topic is too sensitive, so few netizens have brought it up."

We'll translate: 【119】 As for the monopoly issue, perhaps the topic is too sensitive, so few netizens have brought it up.

In short, after a series of operations, the impact of the matter gradually faded.

Li Xiaoping again proactively approached Cai Yirong, indicating willingness to pay part of the penalty.

Seeing that things had come to this, Cai Yirong also dared not completely offend Jiang Heng, took the money and settled the matter.

Jiang Heng seeing that the matter had been properly handled, naturally would not blame Li Xiaoping.

Furthermore, we cannot let people make fun of Hu Jie and Liu Sisi, leading others to think that these two, after joining Outstanding Rising Film Company, have been mistreated. He ordered Du Huan and Li Xiaoping, in terms of film and TV drama resources, to favor these two, and it must also succeed.

The two understood the meaning, immediately convened the writers' team, wanting to produce a script so that these two could act together.

As for investment, it also needs to start at over a hundred million.

When the news spread, it increasingly stirred the entertainment industry, with everyone wanting to join Outstanding Rising Film Company! However, these people have limited fame and status; their calls usually reach mid-level company staff, but some also manage to get through to Du Huan and Li Xiaoping's side, deflecting by saying Jiang Heng strictly oversees this area, which can still be gotten past.

Unexpectedly, in these past few days, someone actually called Jiang Heng directly.

Jiang Heng tried to refuse; for those he really couldn't deflect, he sent them to Broad Sodium Film Industry, which, after all, is also a company under his name, and that excuse works as well. (End of chapter)