Chapter 8: with translation of chapter title

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Jiang Heng in his previous life could only be considered a minor role in the Chinese-language film circle, basically having no interaction with big companies like Abundant Sodium.

Thus: Jiang Heng in his previous life could only be considered a minor role in the Chinese-language film circle, basically having no interaction with big companies like Abundant Sodium.

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But regarding Yu Dong, I still had some understanding.

This is a person with great ambition, strong ability, who understands strategy and also schemes.

Translation: "This is a person with great ambition, strong ability, who understands strategy and also knows how to scheme."

He had a good capacity for alcohol; when he first joined China Film to work in distribution, every day he carried a copy and ran everywhere, drinking heavily everywhere, three big drinks a day from morning to night.

Translation: "He had a good capacity for alcohol; when he first joined China Film to work in distribution, every day he carried a copy and ran everywhere, drinking heavily everywhere, three big drinks a day from morning to night."

Ordinary people couldn't bear it, but he thereby made his business better.

Ordinary people couldn't stand it, but he thereby made his business better.

In 1999 he raised several hundred thousand from friends and family to establish Abundant Sodium Company, yet before the US stock market bell rang in 2010 he kicked out many founding elders.

Translation: "In 1999 he raised several hundred thousand from friends and family to establish Abundant Sodium Company, yet before the US stock market bell rang in 2010 he kicked out many founding elders."

In 1999 he raised several hundred thousand from friends and family to establish Abundant Sodium Company, yet before the US stock market bell rang in 2010 he kicked out many founding elders.

He was good at leveraging connections, and as early as 1997-98 he began drinking with media people from major cities to build relationships, becoming close.

Translation: "He was good at leveraging; in 1997 and 1998 he had already begun drinking with media people from various big cities to build relations, becoming close."

He himself was indeed diligent; the legend "one drink sells one copy, each copy earns ten thousand" has been circulating in the martial world.

Translation: "He himself was indeed hardworking; the legend 'one drink sells one copy, one copy earns ten thousand' has been circulating in the jianghu."

He himself was indeed diligent; the legend "one drink sells one copy, each copy earns ten thousand" has been circulating in the martial world.

He was good at planning, through Wenjuan, Xu Ke and others binding the Xianggang film market, adopting a strategy of yearly package, prepaid deposit, then after completion offering a concrete price for settlement.

Translation: "He was good at layout, through Wenjuan, Xu Ke and others binding the Xianggang film market, adopting a strategy of yearly package, prepaid deposit, then after completion offering a concrete price for settlement."

He was good at layout, through Wenjuan, Xu Ke and others binding the Xianggang film market, adopting a strategy of yearly package, prepaid deposit, then after completion offering a concrete price for settlement.

From 2003 to 2008, 80% of Hong Kong films were distributed via Abundant Sodium, and were deeply bound with Xu Ke, Lin Chaoxian, Wang Jing and other Xianggang big directors.

Translation: "From 2003 to 2008, 80% of Hong Kong films were distributed via Abundant Sodium, and were deeply bound with Xu Ke, Lin Chaoxian, Wang Jing and other Xianggang big directors."

From 2003 to 2008, 80% of Hong Kong films were distributed via Abundant Sodium, and were deeply bound with Xu Ke, Lin Chaoxian, Wang Jing and other Xianggang big directors.

In short, in Jiang Heng's view, this is a heroic figure in the Chinese-language film world.

Translation: "In short, in Jiang Heng's view, this is a heroic figure in the Chinese-language film world."

In short, in Jiang Heng's view, this is a heroic figure in the Chinese-language film world.

Cooperation is possible, but one must also be on guard; however, as long as the methods and means are appropriate, it can still bring great benefits to oneself.

Translation: "Cooperation is possible, but one must also be on guard; however, as long as the method and means are appropriate, it can still bring great benefits to oneself."

Jiang Heng had victory in hand, but Yu Dong felt a chill down his spine, always feeling that this young, handsome Xianggang person before him could see through his thoughts, making him very uncomfortable.

Translation: "Jiang Heng had victory in hand, but Yu Dong felt a chill down his spine, always feeling that this young, handsome Xianggang person before him could see through his thoughts, making him very uncomfortable."

I am a person of Beijing Film Factory, naturally coming from the agency factory to discuss cooperation!

Oh, that's a pity; I thought Director Yu was representing himself coming here!

Translation: "Oh, that's a pity; I thought Director Yu was representing himself coming here!"

Oh, that's a pity; I thought Director Yu was representing himself coming here!

Yu Dong felt somewhat moved, yet he said: "I am someone who still keeps public and private affairs distinct!"

Translation: "Yu Dong felt somewhat moved, yet he said: 'I am someone who still keeps public and private affairs distinct!'"

Yu Dong felt somewhat moved, yet he said: "I am someone who still keeps public and private affairs distinct!"

Jiang Heng sighed, "I had long heard that Director Yu is skilled at film distribution, and I wanted to cooperate with you! On behalf of Beijing Film Factory..."

Translation: "Jiang Heng sighed, 'I had long heard that Director Yu is skilled at film distribution, and I wanted to cooperate with you! On behalf of Beijing Film Factory...!'"

Jiang Heng sighed, "I had long heard that Director Yu is skilled at film distribution, and I wanted to cooperate with you! On behalf of Beijing Film Factory..."

Yu Dong quickly said, "Actually, I have also considered taking a leave of absence without pay, but there hasn't been a suitable opportunity!"

Translation: "Yu Dong hurriedly said: 'Actually, I have also considered taking a leave of absence without pay, just lacking the right opportunity!'"

Jiang Heng laughed, "Well, here you are, let's go to the restaurant to discuss in detail!"

Translation: "Jiang Heng laughed heartily: 'Well, here you are, let's go to the restaurant to discuss in detail!'"

Yu Dong naturally would not refuse, following Jiang Heng and Li Meiqi to the hotel restaurant.

Translation: "Yu Dong naturally would not refuse, following Jiang Heng and Li Meiqi to the hotel restaurant."

Yu Dong naturally would not refuse, following Jiang Heng and Li Meiqi to the hotel restaurant.

After everyone was seated, Yu Dong asked: "Mr. Jiang, have you heard of my name?"

Translation: "After everyone was seated, Yu Dong asked: 'Mr. Jiang, have you heard of my name?'"

After everyone was seated, Yu Dong asked: "Mr. Jiang, have you heard of my name?"

I've heard a little about it!

Translation: "I've heard a little!"

Looks like you've been prepared for a while!

Translation: "Looks like you were well prepared!"

Jiang Heng said: "I just filmed a decent movie, preparing for global release! Neidi has a huge population and enormous market potential. Originally I wanted to sell the film to Beijing Film, China and other companies. But after seeing Mr. Yu, I changed my mind. Let's establish our own distribution company and make this money, okay?"

Translation: "Jiang Heng said: 'I just filmed a decent movie, preparing for global release! The mainland has a huge population and enormous market potential. Originally I wanted to sell the film to Beijing Film, China and other companies. But after seeing Mr. Yu, I changed my mind. Let's establish our own distribution company and make this money, okay?'"

After hearing that, Yu Dong felt a bit dazed; he is not old, yet he is an old hand in the martial world.

Translation: "After hearing that, Yu Dong felt a bit dazed; he is not old, yet he is an old hand in the martial world."

After hearing that, Yu Dong felt a bit dazed; he is not old, yet he is an old hand in the martial world.

Three big drinks a day, I don't know how many grand statements I've heard.

Translation: "Three big drinks a day, who knows how many grand speeches he has heard."

Whether it's putting tiles on the Forbidden City or inlaying gold on the Great Wall, nothing compares to the shock of hearing this content now.

Translation: "Whether it's putting tiles on the Forbidden City or inlaying gold on the Great Wall, nothing compares to the shock of hearing this content now."

Whether it's putting tiles on the Forbidden City or inlaying gold on the Great Wall, nothing compares to the shock of hearing this content now.

A Xianggang person filmed a movie, brought a copy over saying he wanted to partner with you to start a distribution company to make you money and bring you up—however you hear it, it sounds like a scam!

Translation: "A Xianggang person filmed a movie, brought a copy over saying he wanted to partner with you to start a distribution company to make you money and fly you up—however you hear it, it sounds like a scam!"

The problem is, if they partner to start a distribution company, it's definitely Jiang Heng putting in money and him providing labor; I can't figure out what he could deceive me about.

Translation: "The problem is, if they partner to start a distribution company, it's definitely Jiang Heng putting in money and him providing labor; I can't figure out what he could deceive me about."

The problem is, if they partner to start a distribution company, it's definitely Jiang Heng putting in money and him providing labor; I can't figure out what he could deceive me about.

If we start a company, how much money is Mr. Jiang prepared to put in?

Translation: "'If we start a company, Mr. Jiang, how much money are you preparing to put in?'"

Jiang Heng smiled slightly, extended one finger, and said, "I'll put in one million!"

Translation: "Jiang Heng smiled slightly, extended one finger, 'I'll put in one million!'"

Yu Dong's eyes lit up; he had worked five years, his net worth less than 100,000, and already felt he was a standout talent.

Translation: "Yu Dong's eyes lit up; he had worked five years, his net worth less than a hundred thousand, already feeling he was a dragon among men."

Seeing Jiang Heng's lavish spending again stimulated him greatly.

Translation: "Seeing Jiang Heng's aura of spending a thousand gold, he was again fiercely stimulated."

One million! He would have to drink how much alcohol, sell how many copies to earn that much, yet this young man before him just pulls it out without blinking!

Translation: "One million! He would have to drink how much alcohol, sell how many copies to earn that much money, yet this young man before him just took it out without blinking!"

Of course, Jiang Heng hasn't actually produced real money yet, but he feels the other party has that capability.

Translation: "Of course, Jiang Heng hasn't actually produced real money yet, but he feels the other side has this capability."

With one million in funds plus my distribution team, we are fully capable!

Translation: "'With one million in funds, plus my distribution team, we are fully capable!'"

Before he finished speaking, a server stood far away, seeming to wait for the right moment to step forward and speak.

Translation: "Before he finished speaking, a waiter stood far away, seeming to wait for the right moment to step forward and speak."

Jiang Heng waited for Yu Dong to finish speaking, then waved to call the server over, asking, "What's up?"

Translation: "Jiang Heng waited for Yu Dong to finish speaking, then waved to call the waiter, 'What's the matter?'"

Mr. Jiang, hello, the front desk just called saying two Mr. Wangs want to see you; they're already in the lobby downstairs!

Translation: "'Mr. Jiang, hello, the front desk called saying two Mr. Wangs want to see you, they're already in the lobby downstairs!'"

Two Mr. Wangs?

Translation: "'Two Mr. Wangs?'"

Um, one is called Wang Zhongjun, the other Wang Zhonglei!

Translation: "'Um, one is called Wang Zhongjun, the other Wang Zhonglei!'"

Upon hearing that, Yu Dong's face changed; if they weren't discussing cooperation, he wouldn't have valued Jiang Heng so much.

Translation: "Upon hearing that, Yu Dong's face changed; if they weren't discussing cooperation, he wouldn't have valued Jiang Heng so much."

Now hearing that the other party is willing to invest one million to jointly start a distribution company with him, he was pondering how to get more shares when he heard the Wang brothers were coming, and his mood instantly turned terrible.

Translation: "Now hearing that the other party is willing to invest one million to jointly start a distribution company with him, he was pondering how to get more shares when he heard the Wang brothers were coming, and his mood instantly turned terrible."

Jiang Heng was somewhat surprised; he had expected the Wang brothers to come someday, but didn't think it would happen so soon.

Translation: "Jiang Heng was somewhat surprised; he had expected the Wang brothers to come over, but didn't think it would be such a coincidence."

Although not planning to cooperate with Splendid Art, having the Wang brothers around is also good for driving down the price!

Translation: "Although not planning to cooperate with Splendid Art, having the Wang brothers around is also good for driving down the price!"

Although not planning to cooperate with Splendid Art, having the Wang brothers around is also good for driving down the price!

Please have them come over!

Translation: "'Please let them come over!'"

Jiang Heng said that and passed over a small tip.

Translation: "Jiang Heng finished speaking, then passed over a small tip."

The server was delighted, turned and went to fetch the Wang brothers.

Translation: "The waiter was delighted, turned and went to invite the Wang brothers."

Yu Dong could not hide his inner displeasure: "Mr. Jiang, do you also intend to cooperate with Splendid Art?"

Translation: "Yu Dong could not hide his inner displeasure: 'Mr. Jiang, do you also intend to cooperate with Splendid Art?'"

Yu Dong could not hide his inner displeasure: "Mr. Jiang, do you also intend to cooperate with Splendid Art?"

Jiang Heng smiled and said: "Business matters are never easy to say; everything is under discussion. Establishing a joint distribution company is one way, acting as an agent for distribution is another; we just see which yields higher profit."

Translation: "Jiang Heng smiled and said: 'Business matters are never easy to say; everything is under discussion. Establishing a joint distribution company is one way, acting as an agent for distribution is another; we just see which yields higher profit.'"

Yu Dong, feeling displeased, wanted to smash a plate; this person's face changes too fast—just moments ago you were eager for talent, waiting to cooperate with me, what's with that expression?

Translation: "Yu Dong, vexed, wanted to smash the plate; this person's face-changing is too fast—just now you were eager for talent, waiting to cooperate with me, what's with that face?"

We need to keep tone. So: Yu Dong, vexed, wanted to smash the plate; this person's face-changing is too fast—just now you were eager for talent, waiting to cooperate with me, what's with that face?

The Wang brothers came quickly; upon seeing Yu Dong sitting across from Jiang Heng, they too were startled.

Translation: "The Wang brothers came quickly; upon seeing Yu Dong sitting across from Jiang Heng, they too were startled."

The Wang brothers came quickly; upon seeing Yu Dong sitting across from Jiang Heng, they too were startled.

This person's business ability is extremely strong, relying on the big tree of Beijing Film Factory; if Yu Dong wants to compete, trying to buy at a low price is probably impossible.

Translation: "This person's business ability is extremely strong, relying on the big tree of Beijing Film Factory; if Yu Dong wants to compete, trying to buy at a low price is probably impossible."

This person's business ability is extremely strong, relying on the big tree of Beijing Film Factory; if Yu Dong wants to compete, trying to buy at a low price is probably impossible.

Any film imported and distributed from foreign countries and our country's Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan regions is called an imported film, which includes profit-sharing prints, outright prints, and co-productions.

Translation: "Any film imported and distributed from foreign countries and our country's Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan regions is called an imported film, which includes profit-sharing prints, outright prints, and co-productions."

Profit-sharing prints are when the producer does not sell distribution rights outright, but entrusts an intermediary agency to handle distribution, with a pre-agreed ratio, sharing profits according to box office revenue, with shared benefits and risks among all parties, an imported film.

Translation: "Profit-sharing prints are when the producer does not sell distribution rights outright, but entrusts an intermediary agency to handle distribution, with a pre-agreed ratio, sharing profits according to box office revenue, with shared benefits and risks among all parties, an imported film."

Outright prints are when the producer sells the distribution rights for a certain country or

Translation: "Outright prints are when the producer sells the distribution rights for a certain country or region within a certain period at a fixed price in one go; the buyer bears profit and loss, and the producer does not take a share of box office revenue."

These films are typically much smaller in scale than feature films, with lower buyout costs; purchasing multiple films as a package is essentially wholesale, hence they are referred to as wholesale films.

Translation: "Such films are usually much smaller in volume than profit-sharing prints, with lower purchase costs; usually multiple films are bundled for outright purchase, which has the meaning of wholesale, hence they are called outright prints."

Wholesale films are how domestic private film companies break into the imported film market; typically, the Chinese side purchases the film's copyright and distributes it in the mainland market, with all examination and approval risks borne by the buying company.

Translation: "Outright prints are precisely the way domestic private film companies enter the imported film market; generally the Chinese side purchases the film rights outright and then distributes them in mainland China, while the film's examination and approval risks are also borne entirely by the buying company."

In the domestic system and censorship environment, imported wholesale films often involve a gamble; for small and medium-sized companies, getting it right means a small stake for a big payoff, while getting it wrong means losing everything.

Translation: "In the domestic system and examination environment, imported outright prints often have a gambling element; for small and medium-sized companies, if they guess right they win big with little, if wrong they lose everything."

Under the domestic system and review environment, imported film batches often have a gambling element; for small and medium-sized companies, getting it right means a small bet for a big win, getting it wrong means losing everything.

Originally, Yu Dong in history got his start by consecutively winning bets on the two films 《My Brothers and Sisters》 and 《Heavenly Pulse Legend》.

The Wang brothers' question clearly shows they had the notion of trying to win big with a small stake!

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