Chapter 558

In this version of Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy, the female lead Bai Ru is played by Zhao Liying.

Translation: "In this version of Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy, the female lead Bai Ru is played by Zhao Liying."

This version of Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy features the female lead Bai Ru, played by Zhao Liying.

Thus: "In this version of Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy, the female lead Bai Ru is played by Zhao Liying."

So if Jiang Heng wants to bring a female companion to the red carpet, he either chooses the film's female lead, Zhao Liying, or picks one from Liu Yifei, Jing Tian, and Zhang Ruo.

Translation: "So if Jiang Heng wants to bring a female companion to the red carpet, he either picks the female lead from the film, Zhao Liying, or chooses one from Liu Yifei, Jing Tian, and Zhang Ruo."

So, if Jiang Heng wants to bring a female companion to the red carpet, he can either choose the film's female lead, Zhao Liying, or pick one from Liu Yifei, Jing Tian, and Zhang Ruo.

Thus: "So if Jiang Heng wants to bring a female companion to the red carpet, he either picks the female lead from the film, Zhao Liying, or chooses one from Liu Yifei, Jing Tian, and Zhang Ruo."

Considering that the year-end is approaching and harmony is most important, Jiang Heng thought it over repeatedly, but still decided to attend the red carpet with Zhao Liying.

Translation: "Considering that the year-end is approaching and harmony is most important, Jiang Heng thought it over repeatedly and still decided to attend the red carpet with Zhao Liying."

Considering the year-end is approaching and harmony is most important, Jiang Heng thought it over repeatedly and still decided to attend the red carpet with Zhao Liying.

Thus: "Considering that the year-end is approaching and harmony is most important, Jiang Heng thought it over repeatedly and still decided to attend the red carpet with Zhao Liying."

He is the producer of Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy, so walking the red carpet together with the female lead is understandable.

Translation: "He is the producer of Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy, so it's not surprising that he walks the red carpet together with the female lead."

He is the producer of Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy, so it's understandable that he walks the red carpet together with the female lead.

Thus: "He is the producer of Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy, so it's not surprising that he walks the red carpet together with the female lead."

The reason the previous news of walking the red carpet with Yang Mi didn't cause a bigger scandal is that their surface relationship was that of producer and female lead.

Translation: "The reason the previous news of walking the red carpet with Yang Mi didn't cause a bigger scandal is mainly because their surface relationship was that of producer and female lead!"

The reason the earlier news of walking the red carpet with Yang Mi didn't cause a bigger scandal is that their apparent relationship was that of producer and female lead.

Thus: "The reason the previous news of walking the red carpet with Yang Mi didn't cause a bigger scandal is mainly because their surface relationship was that of producer and female lead!"

"Hey, Li Ying!"

Translation: "\"Hey, Li Ying! \""

Hey, Li Ying!

"Ah, Director Jiang, hello hello!"

Translation: "\"Ah, Director Jiang, hello hello! \""

Ah, Director Jiang, hello hello!

Zhao Liying, who answered the phone, was extremely shocked, because Jiang Heng rarely calls her; she truly didn't know how important the matter was, to have Director Jiang personally call and notify her.

Translation: "Zhao Liying, who answered the phone, was extremely shocked, because Jiang Heng rarely calls her; she truly didn't know how important the matter was, to have Director Jiang personally call and notify her."

Zhao Liying, who answered the phone, was extremely shocked, because Jiang Heng rarely calls her and she had no idea how important the matter was—so much so that Director Jiang himself called to notify her.

Thus: "Zhao Liying, who answered the phone, was extremely shocked, because Jiang Heng rarely calls her; she truly didn't know how important the matter was, to have Director Jiang personally call and notify her."

"Is the evening gown ready?"

Translation: "\"Is the evening gown ready? \""

"Ah, it's ready!"

Translation: "\"Ah, it's ready! \""

"Then it's set; on the day of the premiere, have your makeup done and wait for me, and we'll walk the red carpet together."

Translation: "\"Then it's set; on the day of the premiere, have your makeup done and wait for me, and we'll walk the red carpet together! \""

Then it's set: on the day of the premiere, have your makeup done and wait for me, and we'll walk the red carpet together.

Thus: "\"Then it's set; on the day of the premiere, have your makeup done and wait for me, and we'll walk the red carpet together! \""

"Ah!"

Translation: "\"Ah! \""

Zhao Liying was dazed for several seconds; by the time she reacted and thought of what to say, Jiang Heng had already hung up the phone.

Translation: "Zhao Liying was dazed for several seconds, and by the time she reacted and thought of what to say, Jiang Heng's side had already hung up the phone."

Zhao Liying was dazed for several seconds; by the time she reacted and thought of what to say, Jiang Heng had already hung up.

Thus: "Zhao Liying was dazed for several seconds, and by the time she reacted and thought of what to say, Jiang Heng's side had already hung up the phone."

The assistant hurriedly asked, "What did Director Jiang say on the phone?"

Translation: "The assistant hurriedly asked: \"What did Director Jiang say on the phone? \""

The assistant hurriedly asked, "What did Director Jiang say on the phone?"

Thus: "The assistant hurriedly asked: \"What did Director Jiang say on the phone? \""

"He said to have my makeup done and wait for him that day, and we'll walk the red carpet together."

Translation: "\"He said to have my makeup done and wait for him that day, and we'll walk the red carpet together! \""

He said to have my makeup done and wait for him that day, and that we'd walk the red carpet together.

Thus: "\"He said to have my makeup done and wait for him that day, and we'll walk the red carpet together! \""

"Oh dear, that's also great!"

Translation: "\"Oh my, that's also great! \""

The little assistant excitedly waved his arms and legs, saying, "Director Jiang is doing this, wanting to stir up gossip with you!"

Translation: "The little assistant excitedly waved his arms and legs, saying, \"Director Jiang is this, wanting to stir up gossip with you! \""

The little assistant excitedly waved his arms and legs, saying, "Director Jiang, you're trying to stir up gossip with me!"

Thus: "The little assistant excitedly waved his arms and legs, saying, \"Director Jiang is this, wanting to stir up gossip with you! \""

"No way?"

Translation: "\"Can't be? \""

Zhao Liying lowered her head slightly, her tone showing a lack of confidence.

Translation: "Zhao Liying lowered her head slightly, her tone showing a lack of confidence."

Zhao Liying lowered her head slightly, her tone lacking confidence.

Thus: "Zhao Liying lowered her head slightly, her tone showing a lack of confidence."

Among the female artists signed with Love Excellent Soar, she is the one with the least confidence.

Translation: "Among the female artists signed with Love Excellent Soar, she is the one with the least confidence."

Among the female artists signed with Love Excellent Soar, she is the one with the least confidence.

Thus: "Among the female artists signed with Love Excellent Soar, she is the one with the least confidence."

She isn't particularly tall, her looks aren't stunningly beautiful, her acting isn't from a formal academy, and the resources she gets at the company can only be considered second-tier.

Translation: "She isn't particularly tall, her looks aren't stunningly beautiful, her acting isn't from a formal academy, and the resources she gets at the company can only be considered second-tier."

She isn't particularly tall, her looks aren't stunningly beautiful, her acting isn't from a formal academy, and the resources she receives at the company are only second-tier.

Thus: "She isn't particularly tall, her looks aren't stunningly beautiful, her acting isn't from a formal academy, and the resources she gets at the company can only be considered second-tier."

Many times it's Jing Tian who helps her fight for resources; otherwise she'd doubt she could get by.

Translation: "Many times it's Jing Tian who helps her fight for resources; otherwise she'd doubt she could get by."

Many times it's Jing Tian who helps her secure resources; otherwise she'd doubt she could get by.

Thus: "Many times it's Jing Tian who helps her fight for resources; otherwise she'd doubt she could get by."

Director Jiang suddenly wants to walk the red carpet with her—what's the situation?

Translation: "Director Jiang suddenly wants to walk the red carpet with her—what's the situation?"

Director Jiang suddenly wants to walk the red carpet with her—what's going on?

Thus: "Director Jiang suddenly wants to walk the red carpet with her—what's the situation?"

After thinking it over, Zhao Liying decided to call Jing Tian to ask.

Translation: "After thinking it over, Zhao Liying decided to call Jing Tian to ask."

After thinking it over, Zhao Liying decided to call Jing Tian to ask.

Thus: "After thinking it over, Zhao Liying decided to call Jing Tian to ask."

Da Tian Tian snorted and said, "He's still addicted to it; I was still thinking about going with him, but I didn't expect it to be you accompanying him!"

Translation: "Da Tian Tian snorted and said, \"He's still addicted to it, I was still thinking about going with him, but I didn't expect it to be you accompanying him! \""

Da Tian Tian snorted and said, "He's still addicted to it—I was still thinking about going with him, but I didn't expect it to be you accompanying him!"

Thus: "Da Tian Tian snorted and said, \"He's still addicted to it, I was still thinking about going with him, but I didn't expect it to be you accompanying him! \""

Zhao Liying jumped in surprise and quickly said, "Or you could come instead!" Da Tian Tian said: "Don't, it's what he's decided; whether it changes or not, we'll go with his wishes—I'll go too then, you guys are welcome!"

Translation: "Zhao Liying jumped in surprise and quickly said, \"Or you could come instead! \" Da Tian Tian said: \"Don't, it's what he's decided; whether it changes or not, we'll go with his wishes—I'll go too then, you guys are welcome! \""

Zhao Liying jumped in surprise and quickly said, "Or you could come instead!" Da Tian Tian replied, "Don't—it's what he's decided; whether it changes or not, we'll go with his wishes—I'll go too then, you guys are welcome!"

Thus: "Zhao Liying jumped in surprise and quickly said, \"Or you could come instead! \" Da Tian Tian said: \"Don't, it's what he's decided; whether it changes or not, we'll go with his wishes—I'll go too then, you guys are welcome! \""

Zhao Liying had a laughing-crying expression, saying, "Of course!"

Translation: "Zhao Liying had a laughing-crying expression, \"Of course! \""

Zhao Liying had a laughing‑crying expression and said, "Of course!"

Thus: "Zhao Liying had a laughing-crying expression, \"Of course! \""

……

Translation: "……"

We need to keep the ellipsis as is? Probably just output "……". We'll keep.

Time quickly arrived at the day of the premiere of Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy; the venue chosen was China Film Red Red Film City Five Pine Trees Store.

Translation: "Time quickly arrived at the day of the premiere of Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy, the venue chosen was China Film Red Red Film City Five Pine Trees Store."

Time quickly arrived at the day of the premiere of Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy, held at China Film Red Red Film City's Five Pine Trees Store.

Thus: "Time quickly arrived at the day of the premiere of Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy, the venue chosen was China Film Red Red Film City Five Pine Trees Store."

Because the subject matter isn't very eye-catching, Broad Sodium Film Industry expected that there wouldn't be many reporters or audience members, so they didn't dare choose too large a venue.

Translation: "Because the subject matter isn't very eye-catching, Broad Sodium Film Industry expected that there wouldn't be many reporters or audience members, so they didn't dare choose too large a venue."

Because the subject matter isn't very eye‑catching, Broad Sodium Film Industry expected few reporters and audience members, so they didn't dare choose a large venue.

Thus: "Because the subject matter isn't very eye-catching, Broad Sodium Film Industry expected that there wouldn't be many reporters or audience members, so they didn't dare choose too large a venue."

When that day arrived, indeed as Yu Dong et al. had expected, the number of reporters on site wasn't particularly large.

Translation: "When that day arrived, indeed as Yu Dong et al. had expected, the number of reporters on site wasn't particularly large."

When that day arrived, as Yu Dong and others had expected, the number of reporters on site wasn't particularly large.

Thus: "When that day arrived, indeed as Yu Dong et al. had expected, the number of reporters on site wasn't particularly large."

This was because the news of Jiang Heng's attendance got out; otherwise there would have been even fewer.

Translation: "This was because the news of Jiang Heng's attendance got out; otherwise there would have been even fewer."

This was due to the news of Jiang Heng's attendance getting out; otherwise there would have been even fewer reporters.

Thus: "This was because the news of Jiang Heng's attendance got out; otherwise there would have been even fewer."

And when Jiang Heng walked the red carpet with Zhao Liying, the reporters who originally thought there was nothing to shoot suddenly felt it was worthwhile, and they kept snapping photos nonstop.

Translation: "And when Jiang Heng walked the red carpet with Zhao Liying, the reporters who originally thought there was nothing to shoot suddenly felt it was worthwhile and kept snapping photos nonstop."

And when Jiang Heng walked the red carpet with Zhao Liying, the reporters who had thought there was nothing to shoot suddenly felt it was worthwhile and kept snapping photos nonstop.

Thus: "And when Jiang Heng walked the red carpet with Zhao Liying, the reporters who originally thought there was nothing to shoot suddenly felt it was worthwhile and kept snapping photos nonstop."

Because the venue was small and the red carpet short, with no interview segment arranged, Jiang Heng and Zhao Liying entered the cinema's largest IMAX 3D auditorium together.

Translation: "Because the venue was small and the red carpet short, with no interview segment arranged, Jiang Heng and Zhao Liying entered the cinema's largest IMAX 3D auditorium together."

Because the venue was small and the red carpet short, with no interview segment arranged, Jiang Heng and Zhao Liying entered the cinema's largest IMAX 3D auditorium together.

Thus: "Because the venue was small and the red carpet short, with no interview segment arranged, Jiang Heng and Zhao Liying entered the cinema's largest IMAX 3D auditorium together."

Yu Dong, Xu Ke, Han Dong, Zheng Kang, and others who had already entered came over to shake hands.

Translation: "Yu Dong, Xu Ke, Han Dong, Zheng Kang, and others who had already entered came over to shake hands."

Yu Dong, Xu Ke, Han Dong, Zheng Kang, and others who had already entered came over to shake hands.

Thus: "Yu Dong, Xu Ke, Han Dong, Zheng Kang, and others who had already entered came over to shake hands."

"Thank you, Director Jiang, for gracing us with your presence and coming to support us!" Xu Ke laughed heartily.

Translation: "\"Thank you, Director Jiang, for gracing us with your presence and coming to support us! \" Xu Ke laughed heartily."

"Thank you, Director Jiang, for gracing us with your presence and coming to support us!" Xu Ke laughed heartily.

Thus: "\"Thank you, Director Jiang, for gracing us with your presence and coming to support us! \" Xu Ke laughed heartily."

I'm saying this, I'm also the film's producer, alright! "That's right, the film turned out like this, all thanks to your direction!"

After a round of mutual business praise, everyone took their seats to watch the program.

This premiere was not arranged for a full screening; instead, it proceeded in the form of interviews, programs, and exciting clips, with the event lasting about one and a half hours overall, and the overall atmosphere was still quite lively.

After the premiere, as usual there was a banquet, but compared to the scale of The Great Wall, it truly wasn't on the same level.

Old Monster Xu wasn't angry either, after all the film's investment wasn't in the same league. This film only cost over 100 million, while The Great Wall was 100 million US dollars, so differential treatment is normal.

It's just that Yu Dong felt a bit troubled; he truly wanted to make a film with total investment reaching over 100 million US dollars.

Unfortunately, in the entire Chinese-language film market, the only ones capable of controlling such a large investment are Jiang Heng and Zhang Yimou.

Chen Kaige, on the other hand, dares to film, but the problem is he dares not invest! The next day, various major entertainment media reported the news of Jiang Heng accompanying Zhao Liying as they walked the red carpet together to attend the premiere of Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy.

Many viewers only then noticed that there is still such a film about to be released in the Lunar New Year slot.

Because at this moment, the vast majority of viewers' attention has been drawn to The Great Wall.

At a glance, it's a flawless version!

This film is really hot; besides rapid box-office growth, there are many discussion posts on Tieba, forums, Douban, and Weibo.

Another difference this year compared to previous years is that there are many exciting short videos about The Great Wall on Douyin.

Many viewers only went to the cinema to watch after they had seen those exciting short videos.

Thus, The Great Wall's box office is growing very fast; it has already surpassed two billion at this meeting, looking at this growth trend, it might even exceed Mermaid.

By comparison, the heat of Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy is much smaller, after all, the market potential for mainstream-themed films has not yet been tapped at this meeting.

On the day of its public release, it only garnered 132 million RMB.

Compared to the film's own investment, this result is still quite impressive.

However, with The Great Wall setting a high bar beforehand, neither Yu Dong nor Xu Ke felt that excited.

On the contrary, the Wang brothers of Huayi, seeing this, secretly felt envious, because Xu Ke's film had made money again.

Assuming the final box office of Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy is 1.2 billion RMB, the shareable box office attributable to the production company is roughly around 400 million.

After deducting a production cost of 100 million, the profit is roughly 300 million! 300 million—already not a small sum! So the Wang brothers, in the name of congratulations, once again invited Xu Ke to a meal to discuss the new project.

On Jiang Heng's side, while handling company affairs, he is also seriously considering the matter of his next film.

Because he promised Yang Mi, this film will have her as the female lead, with himself as the male lead.

Therefore, the romance scenes cannot be too few.

As for the subject matter, it's nothing more than sci-fi, mythology, mecha and the like.

Jiang Heng pondered repeatedly, but still felt that mythology was more suitable.

Then he pondered whether to choose among traditional Chinese myth stories, myth novels, and xianxia novels.

Choosing the first two would be a new story compilation; choosing the latter would be adapting the original work; neither is hassle-free.

Jiang Heng pondered for several days straight, his idea never settled, and he gradually became somewhat irritable.

One day, Zhang Ruoxi suddenly came to the company to see him.

Jiang Heng, puzzled, asked and then learned that everyone was on winter break; he couldn't help laughing, "Still, you guys are great, you even have winter break!"

"If you're tired, just rest; if not, go out to relax a bit!"

Zhang Ruoxi always remembered the self-drive trip to the seaside together last year; thinking about it now still feels quite nice.

Jiang Heng thought the idea was good upon hearing it; he immediately took Zhang Ruoxi and drove out of Jingcheng, heading southwest straight to Dali. (End of chapter)