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

How can I support Jing Tian?

good question.

"First of all, choosing to make movies right from the start was a wrong choice."

"Actresses of your generation all gained fame and popularity through television dramas before gradually transitioning to the big screen."

"How can you be considered famous if you don't have one or two nationally representative roles?"

"Making movies sounds prestigious, but if the foundation is not solid, the whole thing will collapse, and the audience will have no idea who you are."

"In the end, I can only end up like you, playing decorative roles in various blockbusters."

Jing Tian was unconvinced.

I'm not that bad, am I?

"Zhang Ziyi has only acted in movies, never in TV series."

"Indeed, you've found the only counterexample."

Jiang Yang shook his finger.

"But precisely because Zhang Ziyi has never acted in a TV series, she has the weakest fan base."

"The ink-splashing incident, the charity fraud incident, and the beach incident in the past two years almost ruined her. We could only hope that Wong Kar-wai, the award-winning professional, could turn things around, but it took three years."

"Look at how big a fuss Little Swallow caused with her military flag outfit back then, yet she still had fans who stood by her side!"

"Besides, why doesn't Zhang Ziyi act in TV dramas?"

"This is what Zhang Yimou instructed her to do."

"Zhang Ziyi is a 'Zhang Yimou Girl,' are you?"

"What were you doing when 'Under the Hawthorn Tree' was in pre-production?"

"If you debut as a 'Zhang Yimou Girl,' then going directly into film is not a bad idea. Firstly, Zhang Yimou is indeed very experienced in training actors, and secondly, 'Zhang Yimou Girls' come with their own aura."

Jing Tian pouted, exasperated.

Why didn't you say so earlier?

Of course, Jiang Yang can't be blamed for this; they didn't even know each other back then.

Jing Tian stubbornly held her neck in a huff.

"It's just director Zhang Yimou, right? I'll smash him down!"

She wasn't just spouting nonsense when she said that.

In fact, Lu Zheng had been paying attention to Zhang Yimou, the top director in mainland China, a formidable figure in the Chinese entertainment industry, for a long time.

Moreover, he just happened to run into trouble this year.

Zhang Yimou had a falling out with Zhang Weiping, with whom he had collaborated for many years, which led to the exposure of the "excessive birth policy" scandal, causing his reputation to be ruined.

However, his skills remain, and his pool of works is exceptionally thick, so he still has a chance to make a comeback.

What might be most surprising to the average person watching this is that, despite being known as the "National Director" for so many years, the fine he's issued is only a little over seven million.

It is said that he had to borrow money to pay it.

Zhang Weiping's stinginess, surprisingly, protected him.

However, having learned his lesson, Zhang Yimou has finally realized the importance of money. Now that he's joined LeEco, the "national advisor" is willing to bow down for a pittance.

If you smash it regardless of cost, you can smash it down.

Jiang Yang shook his head again.

"It's too late to think about becoming a 'Zhang Yimou girl' now."

"The most valuable quality of a 'Zhang Yimou Girl' is her talent, not her wealth."

"You've already earned the reputation of being the queen of bad movies. An actor like you would never have been used by Zhang Yimou in the past."

"Even if you could spend money to buy it now, it wouldn't be good for you or him; it would be more like a mockery."

"Audience appeal is a mysterious art."

"Put yourself in their shoes. As an ordinary viewer, would you feel any sympathy for this kind of thing?"

Jing Tian was speechless.

"So you mean I have no chance? I'm destined to carry this queen of bad movies until I die?"

"Look at you, always in such a hurry."

Jiang Yang deliberately kept everyone in suspense, gesturing with his finger in circles for a long time before finally pointing to himself.

"Those who can help you are right here, even if they are far away."

"It's you?"

Jing Tian was completely stunned.

Although she couldn't help but ask Jiang Yang this question, it didn't mean she expected Jiang Lang to carry her; at most, she just wanted to hear his opinion.

LOL, you think you can beat me?

You got the role of the second male lead in this Jackie Chan movie thanks to my investment in "Police Story 2013"!

According to you, even Zhang Yimou wouldn't be good enough, so you...

Jiang Yang: I'm not joking.

He talked to Jing Tian for so long not because he was bored and wanted to teach the girl a lesson.

Saying a few big words sounds like bragging no matter how you look at it.

My buddy never plays games!

"You must be very rich?"

"Instead of letting Lu Zheng continue to bury your future by making these flashy but useless blockbusters that are really just letting those big stars make you rich, why not leave it to me?"

"I'll put a movie in your name, I guarantee it'll make you a star!"

Jing Tian laughed when she heard this.

Lu Zheng is certainly unreliable, and it's not unfair to say he's an amateur, but what guarantees does Jiang Yang have?

She was a little disappointed.

I knew I had asked the wrong person; I shouldn't have asked you.

"You say they're robbing me of my gold coins, but how do I know you're not? You haven't even become famous yourself, yet you're guaranteeing I will?"

"The reason I'm not famous is precisely because I lack an angel investor as brilliant as you."

Jiang Yang had been waiting for this moment for far too long.

Sweetie, AKA, the girl waving gold coins, exudes the fragrance of money power.

If not now, when?

"I know you have doubts right now, but that's okay. I have a plan that will prove my sincerity."

"The budget for this film is 30 million."

"Of course you'll provide the money, because I can't afford it, but I want half of the investment..."

"Don't rush, listen to the end."

I'll give you an IOU; consider it a loan.

Jing Tian tilted her head slightly.

"Borrowed?"

"Yes, it's a loan. To be honest, if you're not worried about not being able to pay me back, I'll consider the 30 million as a loan."

Wow, that sounds interesting.

The big names I worked with in the previous films were basically just hired mercenaries. They took the money and left, and their salaries were much higher than the market rate, otherwise they wouldn't have been able to afford such high fees.

Jing Tian wasn't stupid, so when Jiang Yang said those people were stealing her gold coins, she didn't refute it.

But Jiang Yang actually wants to borrow it?

Borrowing means you have to pay it back.

Fifteen million is no small sum. Even if Jiang Yang could pay it back, given his current status, it's hard to say how long it would take him to earn it back.

It's almost like selling yourself into servitude to pay off debts...

Selling oneself to pay off debts sounds rather shameful, doesn't it?

Jing Tian smiled.

"Don't say I didn't warn you. If you're thinking of shirking your debt to me and then hiding, guess how long it will take me to find you?"

"Am I so untrustworthy in your eyes?"

Jiang Yang was very dissatisfied.

My buddy's character is as steadfast as his roots; he's known in the community as the honest and reliable young man!

Credit?

Jing Tian didn't care about his credit; what she was more curious about was that Jiang Yang didn't seem worried at all about the show losing money.

Not that I'm being self-deprecating, but my previous movies all lost a fortune...

How do you think the Queen of Bad Movies came to be?

Jiang Yang's abilities are unknown, but his confidence, which seems to come from nowhere, has infected her.

It is indeed a very sincere proposal.

Jing Tian's hope was rekindled. If she didn't want to be famous, why would she enter the entertainment industry? Was she just playing house?

My hands loosened and tightened again, but I still couldn't suppress the surging emotions in my heart.

"What do you want me to film?"

Jiang Yang smiled, "I'm just afraid you won't be tempted."

What kind of film could make Jing Tian famous?

Hilarious! This question even has a standard answer. Can't you just copy it?