Chapter 530: with translation of chapter title

Although Jiang Heng was driving, he couldn't hear clearly what was being said on the other end of the phone.

Translation: Jiang Heng was driving, but he couldn't hear clearly what was being said on the other end of the phone.

We need to keep it as a single line. Use proper English.

Just from Zhang Ruoruo's repeated words, one could guess what was going on.

Translation: But just from Zhang Ruowei's repeated words, one could guess what was happening.

He silently thought: "Du Huan, Du Huan, you really react so fast! What's this, giving me an assist? The problem is, I don't need it!"

Translation: He silently muttered to himself: "Du Huan, Du Huan, you really are quick to react! What is this, giving me an assist? The problem is, I don't need it!"

This line appears garbled; perhaps it means "At a glance, there are no mistakes."

We'll produce: He silently thought: "Du Huan, Du Huan, you really are quick to react! What is this, giving me an assist? The problem is, I don't need it!"

As for Zhang Ruoruo, he really hadn't thought too much about it.

Translation: As for Zhang Ruowei, he really hadn't thought much about her.

It's simply that the female artists under his agency have all changed, openly vying for resources.

Translation: It was simply that the female artists under his agency had all changed, beginning to openly vie for resources.

Especially with Liu Yifei and Jing Jing leading the competition, he momentarily didn't know whom to choose, and didn't want to stay with any of them, so he took the relatively 'well-behaved' Zhang Ruoruo out for a drive.

Translation: Especially Liu Yifei and Jing Tian took the lead in competing, leaving him momentarily unsure whom to choose, so he didn't want to stay with any of them, and instead took the relatively "well-behaved" Zhang Ruowei out for a drive.

But Du Huan's action will make the little girl bolder! "Don't look at me like that; it wasn't my instruction, it must have been Du Huan acting on his own!"

Translation: But Du Huan's doing this will make the little girl bolder! "Don't look at me like that; it wasn't my intention, it must be Du Huan acting on his own!"

"I still have to thank you; if it weren't for you, I'd probably still be attending vocational high school back home, and I wouldn't know where I'd end up. My parents keep saying that girls don't need to study too much; finding a good person to marry is what really matters!"

Translation: "Still, I should thank you. If it weren't for you, I'd probably still be attending vocational high school back home, and I wouldn't know where I'd end up. My parents always say, girls don't need to study too much; finding a good person to marry is what really matters!"

Jiang Heng laughed, "No need to thank me; some things are fated. Even if I hadn't picked you in the audition, you'd become a star someday. Strictly speaking, this should be called 'heaven granting a meal.'"

Translation: Jiang Heng laughed, "No need to thank me; some things are fated. Even if I hadn't picked you during the open audition, you'd become a star someday. This situation, accurately speaking, should be called 'heaven granting a meal'."

Zhang Ruoruo laughed, "So you're my heaven then!"

Translation: Zhang Ruowei laughed, "So you're my heaven, then!"

Jiang Heng was taken aback by her words; this little girl actually has some quick wit.

Translation: Jiang Heng was taken aback by her words; this little girl actually had some quick wit.

The two spent the day walking around, stopping and going, and spent the night in Dongying.

Translation: The two spent the day walking about, stopping and starting, and spent the night staying in Dongying.

The next day they headed east, toward Yantai, Weihai...

Translation: The next day they headed east, rushing toward Yantai, Weihai...

Jiang Heng's spontaneous trip left the female artists under his agency inexplicably anxious, secretly wondering if his actions had dissatisfied Director Jiang.

Translation: Jiang Heng's spontaneous trip made all the female artists under his agency inexplicably anxious, secretly wondering if his behavior had dissatisfied Director Jiang.

Liu Yifei and Jing Jing each called, and after receiving the reply that they'd be back in a few days, they both became somewhat disheartened.

Translation: Liu Yifei and Jing Tian then made phone calls, and after receiving the reply that he'd be back in a few days, they both became somewhat disheartened.

Especially the former, having already cameoed in 'Ice Snow Queen' and received great praise, her fame even surpassed that of the film's female lead, Dilireba.

Translation: Especially the former, having already cameoed in "Ice Snow Queen" to great acclaim, her popularity surpassed that of the film's female lead, Dilireba.

Upon reflection, she simply isn't suited to compete for the female lead in the American version!

Translation: Upon calm reflection, she realized she was fundamentally unsuitable to compete for the female lead in the American version.

Moreover, the crew at Hengdian is still waiting for her to film; Liu Yifei left a message on WeChat for Jiang Heng, saying she would return if she didn't participate in the competition.

Translation: Moreover, the crew at Hengdian was still waiting for her to film, so Liu Yifei left a message on WeChat for Jiang Heng, saying she would return if she didn't participate in the competition.

Jing Jing, on the other hand, felt she had always been the most 'thoughtful' presence; in the past, when Jiang Heng felt down and wanted to go on a self-drive trip, he would surely have brought her along.

Translation: Jing Tian, on the other hand, felt she had always been the most considerate presence. In the past, if Jiang Heng felt depressed and wanted to go on a self-drive trip, he would surely have brought her along.

So, forget about international superstars or the American version's female lead; it's fine not to compete. Knowing Jiang Heng was driving on the highway, she also left a WeChat message saying she was going to continue filming a variety show, and they'd go on a self-drive trip together once she's done.

Translation: So, forget about international superstars or the American-version female lead; it's fine not to compete. Knowing Jiang Heng was driving on the highway, she also left a WeChat message saying she was going to continue filming a variety show, and they'd go on a self-drive trip together once she was free.

Jiang Heng saw the message while resting at a service area, and felt immensely relieved.

Translation: Jiang Heng saw the message while resting at a service area, and instantly felt immensely relieved.

As long as Liu Yifei and Jing Jing don't compete face-to-face, everything can be worked out.

Translation: As long as Liu Yifei and Jing Tian don't compete face-to-face, anything can be worked out.

Then he could simply pick another female artist from his agency to play the female lead in the American version.

Translation: He could simply pick another female artist from his agency to play the American-version female lead.

Besides this, his assistant Cui Zhenzhen also left him a message, saying that the domestic box office of 'Alien Divergence' has been set at 4.26 billion yuan, setting a new historical record, and a CCTV filming crew came to the company for an interview.

Translation: Besides this, his assistant Cui Zhenzhen also left him a message, saying the domestic box office of "Alien Divergent Paths" had been set at 4.26 billion, setting a new historical record, and a CCTV filming crew came to the company for an interview.

Moreover, several interview programs want to invite Jiang Heng to record another episode.

Translation: Furthermore, there were several interview programs that wanted to invite Jiang Heng to record another episode.

After all, other mainland directors' films are still in the billion-yuan range, while Jiang Heng has broken into the ten-billion-yuan stage, a crushing lead that has the whole nation curious!

Translation: After all, other mainland directors' films are still in the billion-dollar range, while Jiang Heng has broken into the ten-billion stage, a crushing lead that has the whole nation curious.

Once the program airs, its ratings will surely go off the charts.

Translation: Once the program airs, its ratings will surely go off the charts.

Jiang Heng didn't object either; he simply replied to Cui Zhenzhen that he agreed to the interview, and they'd decide which one later when he got back.

Translation: Jiang Heng didn't object either; he simply replied to Cui Zhenzhen that he agreed to the interview, and the specifics would be decided later when he returned.

However, Jiang Heng drove on and eventually arrived at the Huaguo Mountain scenic area in Lianyungang.

Translation: However, Jiang Heng, driving his car, eventually arrived at the Lianyungang Flower Fruit Mountain Scenic Area.

Zhang Ruoruo was completely stunned, her beautiful eyes wide open, wearing an expression of disbelief.

Translation: Zhang Ruowei was completely stunned, her beautiful eyes wide open, wearing an expression of disbelief.

She ran forward a couple of steps, turned, and asked, "Does Flower Fruit Mountain really exist in this world?"

Translation: She ran forward two steps, turned, and asked, "In this world, does Flower Fruit Mountain really exist?"

"Of course, it's still a 5A-level scenic area, and inside there's a Water Curtain Cave!"

Translation: "Of course, it's still a 5A-level scenic area, and inside there's a Water Curtain Cave!"

"Really?"

Translation: "Really?"

"Why would I lie to you? Just wait and see!"

Translation: "Why would I lie to you? Just wait and see!"

They walked in, and not far in, Zhang Ruoruo exclaimed, "My goodness, Dongsheng Shenzhou—I can hear the sound of a waterfall!"

Translation: The two stepped inside, and not far in Zhang Ruowei exclaimed in amazement, "Good heavens, East Victory Divine Continent! It sounds like there's a waterfall!"

Not far ahead, Zhang Ruoruo whispered, "I suspect this waterfall is pumped up by a water pump."

Translation: Not far on, Zhang Ruowei whispered, "I suspect this waterfall is pumped up."

Jiang Heng laughed, "Be more confident—get rid of those doubts!"

Translation: Jiang Heng laughed and said, "Be more confident—get rid of the doubt!"

They followed the crowd into the Water Curtain Cave, seeing the stone chambers, stone lamps, stone tables, stone stools...

Translation: The two followed the crowd into the Water Curtain Cave, seeing inside the stone chambers, stone lamps, stone tables, stone stools...

Zhang Ruoruo got excited like a child, pointing at the apricot-yellow 'Great Sage Equal to Heaven' flag hanging on the wall, "Could that have been bestowed by the Jade Emperor back then?" Jiang Heng laughed, "It could also have been made on Sun Wukong's orders."

Translation: Zhang Ruowei, excited like a little child, pointed to the apricot-yellow "Great Sage Equal to Heaven" flag hanging on the wall and said, "Could this have been bestowed by the Jade Emperor back then?" Jiang Heng laughed, "It might also have been made on Sun Wukong's orders."

Seeing many tourists taking turns sitting on the highest stone chair to take photos, Jiang Heng added, "Back then, Sun Wukong held meetings for his monkey descendants on that very chair!"

Translation: Seeing many tourists taking turns sitting on the highest stone chair to take photos, Jiang Heng added, "Back then, Sun Wukong held meetings for his monkey descendants on that very chair!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Ruoruo's eyes widened, her mouth slightly open, "Oh, that's amazing!"

Translation: Upon hearing this, Zhang Ruowei's eyes widened, her mouth slightly open, and she exclaimed, "Oh, how awesome!"

After leaving the Water Curtain Cave and continuing to stroll, they soon arrived at Jade Maiden Peak.

Translation: Leaving the Water Curtain Cave and continuing to stroll, they soon arrived at Jade Maiden Peak.

Jade Maiden Peak is the highest peak in Jiangsu Province, with an elevation of 624 meters, and the scenery is still quite nice.

Translation: Jade Maiden Peak is the highest peak in Jiangsu Province, with an elevation of 624 meters, and the scenery is still quite nice.

After visiting a few more spots, they began to descend the mountain.

Translation: After visiting a few more spots, the two began descending the mountain.

Zhang Ruoruo couldn't help but ask, "Are you planning to film another Journey to the West movie?"

Translation: Zhang Ruowei couldn't help but ask, "Are you planning to film another movie about Journey to the West?"

Jiang Heng nodded, "Yes, I have that idea!"

Translation: Jiang Heng nodded, "I do have that idea!"

"That would definitely be great to watch!"

Translation: "That would definitely be great to watch!"

"You haven't even filmed it yet—how do you know it'll be good?!"

Translation: "You haven't even filmed it yet—how do you know it'll be good?"

At a glance, there isn't a single incorrect version!

This line appears garbled; perhaps it means "At a glance, there are no mistakes."

"Because you're the one filming it!" Zhang Ruoruo said matter-of-factly.

Translation: "Because it's you directing it!" Zhang Ruowei said matter-of-factly.

"You guys, this is just blind faith in authority!" Jiang Heng laughed.

Translation: "You all, this is blind faith in authority!" Jiang Heng laughed.

Zhang Ruoruo smiled and didn't pursue the topic further.

Translation: Zhang Ruowei smiled and didn't pursue the topic further.

Jiang Heng, however, said, "Well, are you interested in playing the female lead?"

Translation: Jiang Heng then said, "Well, are you interested in playing the female lead?"

"Of course! I'll play whatever you want me to!"

Translation: "Of course! Let me play whatever you want!"

"Even a female demon?"

Translation: "Even a female demon?"

Zhang Ruonan nodded eagerly, "Of course!"

Translation: Zhang Ruonan nodded eagerly, "Of course!"

Jiang Heng laughed heartily, "All right, then let you play the ultimate villain!"

Translation: Jiang Heng burst out laughing, "Good, then let you play the ultimate villain!"

"Won't the ending be too tragic?"

Translation: "Will the ending not be too tragic?"

"Killed by Sun Wukong!"

Translation: "Killed by Sun Wukong!"

Zhang Ruowei shivered involuntarily, pouting, saying: "I thought there would be a love story like Zixia Xianzi's!"

"You're just overthinking it; there's no romance in this drama!"

"Fine, I think you don't understand love!" Zhang Ruoxi muttered softly.

Jiang Heng said: "What are you talking about?"

"Ah, ah, I said there shouldn't be love, where is there any love, haha!"

"You little brat!"

Jiang Heng rubbed her head a few times, and Zhang Ruoxi coquettishly complained: "Ah, my hair's all messed up!"

"Haha!"

After staying one night in Lianyungang, the two flew back to Jingcheng the next day.

As for that Mercedes-Benz S600, it was driven back by the accompanying driver, bodyguards, etc.

Inside the office of the Outstanding Rising Film Company building, Jiang Heng first handled a few urgent matters.

Then he ordered Cui Zhenzhen to bring over the interview invitation register to look, and saw variety interview programs such as "Round Table Talk", "Face to Face", "Lu Yu's Date", "Art Life", etc.

Jiang Heng thought for a moment, then told Cui Zhenzhen: "Let's just go with 'Round Table Talk'!"

"Okay, then I'll notify them!"

"Mm!"

After Cui Zhenzhen left, Jiang Heng opened his computer, created a new document, and immediately typed out four characters—"Great Sage Returns". (End of chapter)