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

"Brother Cheng Long, are you aware of that really viral knife-kicking video online lately? What do you think of it?"

"Oh, I saw it. Jiang Yang? What can I say? He played very well. That's generally acknowledged, right? I see everyone praising him."

Brother Cheng Long is doing science popularization in a very serious manner.

"There are similar spear-kicking techniques in traditional opera, and I think he must have drawn some inspiration from them."

"Of course, I'm not saying it's easy."

"I've worked with Jiang Yang before. He's incredibly skilled and his kung fu is beautiful. He's the best fighter I've ever seen among male actors his age!"

The matter even reached Brother Cheng Long's ears, which shows its impact.

Most importantly, when the reporter asked this question, they were quite surprised because they didn't even know that Jiang Yang and Cheng Long had already collaborated on a film.

Since "Police Story 2013" hasn't started its promotional period yet, even if people have heard of the film, they are mainly concerned about Jackie Chan.

So there's a Jiangyang too?

By a twist of fate, this can be considered an early promotion for the movie that will be released this year.

Jiang Yang's "kicking double swords" video went viral online, and now most viewers who like action and martial arts films know about this young martial arts actor.

To their dismay, such a scene actually appeared in an ancient costume drama.

Huayu Entertainment, you've fallen!

Jiang Yang himself doesn't feel it's a pity. Ancient costume dramas are quick to gain popularity and are the most effective way to promote people.

Only when you become famous will you have more opportunities.

However, even with the facts laid bare and the evidence irrefutable, some people still refuse to accept it.

Feng Shaofeng's fans say: It's all fake!

Fans are like this, living in a dream world.

The truth is the least important thing to them. If one day they are able to "face reality," it means they have woken up from their dream.

Once the dream ends, it's time to stop being a fan.

Whether they accept it or not, whether they admit it or not, the controversy surrounding "kicking the knife" has come to an end at this point.

Even if they continue to pester them, it won't have any effect; it will only make them a laughingstock.

Yang Rong looked excited and praised it repeatedly.

"Wow, that's impressive! When did you learn that? I was worried about you!"

"When I was a child, I met an old beggar who said I had extraordinary bones and was a martial arts prodigy, one in a hundred years. He sold me a copy of 'Buddha's Palm' for ten yuan..."

Jiang Yang was rambling on and on when she rolled her eyes at him.

Say it or don't!

Moreover, whenever Jiang Yang mentioned their childhood, it always made her unconsciously think about the age difference between the two of them, so Yang Rong decided to change the subject.

"Feng Shaofeng asked me to pass on a message to you."

"How so?"

He said that there was no real conflict between them, and they were all on the same side, so why bother fighting anymore? Why not sit down and have a meal together?

LOL, now you realize you're one of us?

Jiang Yang scoffed.

Feng Shaofeng certainly didn't find out today; he's Yan Yikuan's nephew, and he hadn't been lenient with him before.

To put it bluntly, they couldn't find any fault with Jiang Yang, and instead they were ridiculed. They realized they were at a disadvantage in public opinion, so they tried to get out of this predicament.

Of course, Jiang Yang didn't intend to kill them all.

In reality, exchanging a few insults online won't lead to a complete annihilation, unless he has solid evidence of the other party's crimes and can send his uncle to jail.

It's not that bad, it hasn't come to that.

Let's settle it then. Jiang Yang has used Feng Shaofeng as a whetstone twice, and he's not quite up to par anymore.

With his approval, Yang Rong, acting as the middleman between the two, quickly arranged the dinner.

"Hahahaha, you're Jiang Yang?"

"I've long heard that Yan Yikuan has a nephew who has surpassed his father, and he is indeed extraordinary."

"Our friendship started as a fight!"

Feng Shaofeng is a man of good manners. No matter what kind of trouble they had before, when they meet, he smiles before saying a word. People who don't know them would think they have a very good relationship.

Since Jiang Yang was already there, he naturally didn't act arrogantly.

The meal was very relaxed, and the two previous attacks were not mentioned at all, as if nothing had happened.

We took a group photo just before the event ended.

Afterwards, both of them posted photos on social media. Feng Shaofeng simply said that Jiang Yang was young and promising, and also introduced Yan Yikuan's background.

Jiang Yang referred to him as "Uncle Feng" in the caption, and the two exchanged polite compliments.

The meaning is clear enough, isn't it?

They've shaken hands and made peace!

Disappointed netizens dispersed, having expected some thrilling scene of bloodshed, only to find themselves sitting at the same table eating together just a few days later.

boring!

The problem with everything in the world is that we are all interconnected and interdependent...

Both sides' fans received the news in advance and tacitly ceased their attacks, effectively making it a formal truce.

It was supposed to be a standard happy ending where everyone was happy, but Jiang Yang learned another detail from Feng Shaofeng.

"When the backlash first started, Yang Rong had already told me that it was Yu Zhengqian."

"Unfortunately, I can't control the fans' outrage."

"Now it seems that these fans are a double-edged sword; we can't let them run wild like this anymore..."

His intention was to shift the blame.

It was all done by the fans; it has nothing to do with me.

Of course, it was just a casual remark; whether Jiang Yang believed it or not was irrelevant. As long as there was an attitude of reconciliation, that was enough.

Jiang Yang didn't really care about Feng Shaofeng. After listening, he glanced at Yang Rong in surprise, and the latter immediately lowered her head guiltily.

No wonder Feng Shaofeng, as an "elder," actually had the nerve to ask me out first.

I thought he was flexible and adaptable.

It turns out that Yang Rong had contacted him long ago. If that's the case, Feng Shaofeng would definitely think that Jiang Yang instructed Yang Rong to make overtures on his behalf.

There are already steps to take, so why not just go down the slope?

It turns out it was all a misunderstanding.

Jiang Yang finally understood the whole story, chuckled, and shook his head.

Of course, he didn't deny it to Feng Shaofeng.

After the dinner, Yang Rong knew she couldn't hide it anymore, so she took the initiative to explain to him.

"At the time, I thought that since it wasn't you who started the trouble, if I explained to him that it was Yu Zheng's little trick, it wouldn't escalate any further."

"Who would have thought, it still fermented later."

"Fortunately, you managed to turn things around quickly, so you didn't suffer a loss in the end."

"In short, it was wrong of me to communicate with him about you behind your back, and I feel quite embarrassed, which is why I didn't dare to tell you."

"I just wanted to help you..."

She explained weakly, not daring to look up at all.

Jiang Yang smiled.

"I know, Aunt Rong still loves me the most."

"Huh?"

Yang Rong was surprised; had she really passed the test so easily?

I looked up and saw that he was full of mockery.

This expression made Yang Rong even more embarrassed, and she angrily raised her hand to punch him.

"Who are you calling 'Auntie'?"

Unexpectedly, Jiang Yang grabbed her hand, and her delicate, smooth hand landed in his palm.

Yang Rong was startled.

"What are you doing? Let go!"

"I am grateful for Aunt Rong's care, and I should repay her in some way. Otherwise, people will talk behind my back and say that I am heartless."

How do you want to repay me?

Seeing Jiang Yang getting closer and closer, Yang Rong turned around and tried to run away, but there was no way to escape. In desperation, she quickly shouted to stop him.

"You, you can't do this. If we keep going like this, how am I supposed to face your uncle?"

"Why do you need to see him? What reason do you have to see him? If you don't want to see him, then don't. Just see me."

Jiang Yang's words resolved Yang Rong's concerns, and they seemed to make sense.

She gave in half-heartedly, and gradually stopped struggling...