Huayu Entertainment Starts with Xiang Yu, the Hegemon of Western Chu

When Jiang Yang took Wang Yanlin to join the cast of "Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties," filming had already begun.

Because Li Yuanba doesn't have many scenes.

Surprisingly, not only his uncle Yan Yikuan came to pick him up, but also the producer and head screenwriter of the show, Cheng Lidong.

This person is also the boss of Yongle Film & Television; in other words, Yan Yikuan is now working for him.

Jiang Yang was deeply moved by the man's respect for talent and virtue.

Boss Cheng is kind and approachable.

"So you're Jiang Yang?"

"I often hear your uncle mention you. How did your family's genes produce such handsome children? I'm so envious."

"I heard you just played Xiang Yu?"

"Alright, alright, with your qualifications, you should play Xiang Yu."

"You've made the right choice in entrusting Li Yuanba to you, hahaha!"

Jiang Yang knew that the compliments that came out right away were not just empty words and that there was more to come.

Sure enough, the sex scene arrived.

"Jiang Yang, you haven't graduated yet, have you?"

"You're a junior now, that'll be soon. What are your plans for the future?"

"Although Yongle Films is not a big company, we don't have to worry about getting production jobs. We have had a very pleasant collaboration with Yikuan over the past few years."

"If you don't mind, you can come too."

"It's quite a story to see an uncle and nephew working together."

"Yi Kuan told me too late this time. The main roles have already been decided. Next time, I'll give you two a solo drama. Playing father and son or master and apprentice would be very interesting."

The real intention is not in the wine.

Jiang Yang knew perfectly well that Boss Cheng's move wasn't just aimed at him; it was a test of Yan Yikuan, a feint by Xiang Zhuang to target Liu Bang.

Because his contract with the company is about to expire, he is facing the choice of whether or not to renew it.

Yongle Film & Television offered him the lead role in "Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties," which was a way of keeping him around.

See, the company treats you well, doesn't it?

Jiang Yang is his nephew. If he also joined the company, it clearly shows that Yan Yikuan has no intention of leaving.

Boss Cheng's sudden move caught Yan Yikuan off guard. He hadn't told Jiang Yang about the ins and outs beforehand, and was a little worried that Jiang Yang might say something wrong.

He's overthinking it; it's a piece of cake.

Jiang Yang remained calm and composed, not even glancing at Yan Yikuan's expression, appearing quite assertive.

"Thank you for your kind words, Boss Cheng, but I've always had a rather wild personality, and I just got into trouble a while ago, didn't I?"

"My uncle even criticized me before, but now I know I was wrong."

"I'm afraid that if I join your company, I might accidentally cause you trouble. Even if Boss Cheng is a big and powerful man who isn't afraid of trouble, I still feel bad about it."

He was referring to the online beef he had with Feng Shaofeng.

An unspoken understanding among adults: no answer means no.

Boss Cheng was fully aware of this and was not disappointed. Yan Yikuan didn't have a chance to speak during this process, and only added a sentence later.

"This child has always made his own decisions since he was little, and I can't control him."

Fine.

Boss Cheng was adept at maintaining appearances and didn't force anyone to do anything against their will.

As for the contract with Yan Yikuan, it's not urgent yet; we can wait until "Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties" airs before discussing it further.

So he stopped mentioning recruitment and only expressed his welcome.

When Jiang Yang joined the production team, the "Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties" production team issued a special announcement, specifically pointing out that he is Yan Yikuan's nephew.

This is the first time their relationship has been made public.

"What? Yan Yikuan is actually Xiang Yu's uncle?"

"Two people who are completely unrelated have had their dimensional barrier broken!"

"If you look closely, there are actually three-tenths of a resemblance; the saying 'the nephew resembles the uncle' is truly accurate..."

Netizens are discussing it extensively.

Yan Yikuan's looks have long been a matter of public debate, and the "Four Beauties of Tianya" list remains authoritative after so many years.

What about Jiangyang?

When he last tried to piggyback on Feng Shaofeng's fame, his supporters mainly focused on his explosive physique and the amazing skills he displayed in "Legend of Chu and Han".

Jiang Yang is certainly not ugly.

His appearance is more like that of an old-fashioned handsome man from the 80s and 90s, with a dignified face, thick eyebrows, big eyes, and a strong masculine aura.

He has absolutely nothing to do with the effeminate, cute boy type.

Therefore, he was somewhat born at the wrong time. In an era when "pretty boys" were popular, Jiang Yang's style seemed too masculine and not soft enough.

It's worth noting that when the "Four Beauties of Tianya" first came out, the people involved, including Yan Yikuan, were very resistant.

Four beauties?

Isn't this used to describe women?

Are you sure you're not trying to discredit me?

But today, if young male celebrities receive the same evaluation, they will simply accept it calmly and even feel smug. Some male actors even take pride in wearing women's clothing.

The discussion surrounding Jiang Yang's appearance was not too intense.

Since the hype surrounding "The Legend of the Feast at Hongmen" has largely died down, the remaining fans will undoubtedly offer positive reviews.

Ferrari's nephew is also a Ferrari!

Thanks to this connection, Jiang Yang gained even more attention and benefited from being a "second-generation star".

Not to mention anything else, when he came to the set of "Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties", not only did the big boss Cheng Lidong personally come forward, but he also got to know almost all the main actors of the show.

Li Yuanba was the greatest hero of the Sui and Tang dynasties, but in the drama he is only a supporting character.

If it were an unknown actor, there would be no need for such a grand gesture; frankly, it's all out of respect for Yan Yikuan.

Among the male actors are Jiang Wu, Zhang Han, Du Chun, and Fu Dalong.

Jiang Yang was only interested in the last one; his portrayal of Yang Guang was considered a highlight of this version of "Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties".

Among the actresses are Bai Bin, Wang Like, and Tang Yixin.

Of these actresses, Bai Bin left the deepest impression on Jiang Yang. Her portrayal of Xiao Meiniang in "Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties" showcased the peak of her beauty.

Although "The Myth" was more popular and featured the female lead, she wasn't as charming and alluring when playing a righteous character.

A large group of people were making a ruckus, and the scene looked a bit chaotic. If you didn't know better, you might think it was a large party organized by the film crew.

Amid the commotion, someone hesitated in a corner.

Should I go say hello?

If I go, I won't have many scenes and won't be considered a lead actor, which would be considered a bit "overstepping my bounds." Film crews are places with a strong sense of hierarchy.

Would it be impolite not to go?

Just as she was hesitating and unable to make a decision, Jiang Yang took the initiative to find her.

"Hello, I'm Jiang Yang."

"Hello, my name is Liu Mengmeng. I play Princess Qionghua in the drama, Yang Guang's sister."

This is an unlucky character.

Yang Guang plotted to kill her and framed Yang Yong for it, which was the direct cause of Yang Yong's downfall.

He didn't have many scenes and died very quickly.

Liu Mengmeng is a newcomer to the industry, and she was able to play this role because she is also a contracted artist with Yongle Film & Television.

Jiang Yang took the initiative to come over and greet her, not because he heard her indecisiveness and came to her rescue.

This girl looks familiar.

Upon closer inspection and after a few more words, Jiang Yang finally realized that the main reason was that the makeup and styling in the period drama "Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties" were very different from his preconceived notions about her.

"I remember now, you're Nuolan, right?"