I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

Chapter 113 Scarlett: I like Cheng
"Excuse me, I need to correct your mistake. I did accept Cheng's acting contract and came to China to film a movie," Scarlett said elegantly, taking off her sunglasses.

"What? You're here in China to film a movie?"

The reporter was visibly shocked upon hearing the news; his mouth was agape.

"Yes, you heard me right."

"My God, which director is so amazing that they could invite you to film in China?"

"Cheng, I've already said that."

"Cheng! Chen Kaige?" The reporter immediately thought of Chen Kaige, because he was the only famous director in China and the most likely person to invite Scarlett Johansson to star in the film.

"No, no, it's Cheng Sheng."

Scarlett corrected him in broken Chinese.

"Cheng Sheng! Are you here to participate in 'The Yellow Turban Rebellion'?"

The reporter exclaimed in shock.

Yes, that's the movie.

"That doesn't make sense! Director Cheng is filming a historical drama, and there don't seem to be any foreigners in the Three Kingdoms period," the reporter, who also knew history, said with a puzzled expression.

“I have some news for you. I’m playing a princess from the Arab world, and I’ve recently been reading a lot about Chinese history. In your Han Dynasty, there were Arabs who came here to do business,” Scarlett said.

Upon hearing this, the reporter nodded, acknowledging Scarlett's statement.

"Wait, you said you've read books on Chinese history? You also like Chinese culture?" the reporter asked.

"That's right. Ever since Cheng's 'The Great Tang Dynasty - Origins' was released in the United States, everyone has fallen in love with the country of the Great Tang Dynasty and knows why there are so many Chinatowns around the world. They have also fallen in love with Chinese history. If you go to North America, you will find that many people carry a book on Chinese history with them to work."

Upon hearing Scarlett's words, the reporter proudly raised his chest.

It is an honor for a Chinese person to have their own national culture recognized.

"The film 'The Great Tang Dynasty' grossed 30 million US dollars at the US box office. What's your opinion on that?" the reporter asked, suppressing his excitement.

“No, you’re wrong,” Scarlett said with a smile.

"I was wrong?" The reporter was completely bewildered. CCTV had even reported on it, so why was I the one who said I was wrong?

"Yes, before I came to China, the box office had already exceeded seventy million US dollars."

Seventy million US dollars!

The reporter was stunned.

He did the math in his head; it seemed like "The Great Tang Dynasty" had only been showing in the United States for twelve days.

Last time, it grossed over 30 million in seven days, and now, after five days, it has already grossed nearly 30 million.

God!

Cheng Sheng's movie is amazing!

It not only exports Chinese culture to Americans, but also achieves high box office returns.

If domestic directors knew this, they would be mortified.

With these results, how can Wu Baige compete with Cheng Sheng?
"Miss Scarlett, one last question: what is your relationship with Cheng Sheng? Are you dating?"

Okay! Gossiping is human nature, and so are journalists.

Scarlett smiled and said, "Cheng is a very charming man. He is young, knowledgeable, and focuses on inner cultivation rather than superficiality. He also has unique insights in the fields of music and film. Many women would want to date a man like him. Actually, I like him too, but Cheng doesn't seem to be interested in that. Sorry, I've said too much. Okay, my people are here. I should leave now."

The video ends.

Lin Chih-lin was incredibly excited after watching it.

Scarlett's final evaluation of Cheng Sheng made her subconsciously think of Cheng Sheng. Was he really that good?
Why is everyone in the entertainment industry in Yizhou criticizing Cheng Sheng?
Her friends all told her that Cheng Sheng was an arrogant and conceited person.

Because of this, she developed a prejudice against Cheng Sheng. But from Scarlett's words, she sensed another Cheng Sheng, a Cheng Sheng different from the one she knew.

Lin Chih-lin did not turn off her phone, but instead opened the comments.

The video has over 100,000 comments.

Good heavens, is today April Fool's Day?! Scarlett Johansson is actually filming in China?!

Director Cheng is amazing! Even Scarlett Johansson is captivated.

I bet Cheng Sheng and Scarlett have some kind of secret relationship.

I heard that Cheng Sheng spent a few days in Venice with Scarlett. Did they get together then?

I'm really looking forward to Cheng Sheng's new movie being released soon.

[Damn it, from now on anyone who dares to underestimate Chinese films, just show them "The Origins of the Tang Dynasty" and give them a good slap in the face.]

Chinese culture is incredibly powerful, and our history is even more impressive; foreigners are even studying our culture.

Listen to this: compared to Cheng Sheng, those domestic directors are nothing but a pile of shit.

[Just a quick question: I'm just as talented as Cheng Sheng, so why am I unhappy? I'm so confused!]

[To the person upstairs, you just lack a girlfriend like Scarlett Johansson.]

I've watched this video eight times, and I still feel a surge of blood and qi in my chest. Why is that?

[Me too, upstairs. This is national self-confidence.]

I'm at Wuxi Film City, and I've already seen Scarlett Johansson! I'm so excited, so incredibly excited...

Hey bro, take a picture and post it!

【…】

The news that Scarlett Johansson came to China to film a movie has spread throughout the country.

Those in the entertainment industry were even more shocked.

They didn't know what kind of charm Cheng Sheng possessed that allowed him to invite Hollywood stars to make cameo appearances in his movies.

Judging from the cast list released by Cheng Sheng, Scarlett Johansson's role as the "Grandeur Princess" doesn't seem to be very big; it's probably just a cameo appearance.

That's amazing.

Cheng Sheng is probably the first person in China to have a Hollywood international star make a cameo appearance in his movie.

"Lao Zhang, what do you think?"

"New Picture Company," Zhang Weiping asked Zhang Guoshi.

Zhang Guoshi took a sip of tea and said, "It's normal for someone to be interested in a young and talented man like that."

After saying this, he couldn't help but think of his relationship with the Empress Gong, and sighed inwardly.

Although he wasn't handsome, he won Gong Li's heart with his talent. Unfortunately, the two were never the same type of person and eventually broke up.

"Hmph! Scarlett is so shallow. What skills does Cheng Sheng have? She's just going to make a cameo appearance in his new movie and she'll get scolded!" Zhang Weiping sneered.

He looked down on Cheng Sheng.

He's touted as the number one sixth-generation director in China, and as being ranked alongside Zhang Yimou as the number one director in China.

What ability does someone who's only made one movie have to be ranked alongside Zhang Yimou?

Upon hearing this, Zhang Guoshi frowned slightly, thinking to himself: Zhang Weiping is really jealous. Although Cheng Sheng is young, his abilities are truly extraordinary. The kind of success he has achieved in the United States is not something an ordinary director can do.

At this moment, Zhang Guoshi was wavering. Zhang Weiping's vision was so superficial, and he had recently interfered in his new movie. It seemed that he needed to take that step.

(End of this chapter)