I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

Chapter 157 Zeng Li's Buddhist-like Approach

Although the show has sparked widespread discussion, audience reviews are polarized.

The advantage is that the plot revolves around the ethical conflict caused by a hit-and-run, involving realistic issues such as marital breakdown, family entanglements, and moral judgment, with a complex emotional storyline full of dramatic tension.

The downside is that the production is relatively rough, and many viewers felt that the narrative pace was slow and the dialogue was a bit too literary and contrived.

The plot's "sisters becoming family" setting has sparked controversy, with some viewers finding the storyline too melodramatic.

The controversy surrounding the "glorification" of the male lead continues, with viewers questioning his "righteous and awe-inspiring" label.

Unnecessary competition between females will only lead to them becoming sisters in the end.

Two irresponsible men have become representatives of good men. When Director Tao was young, he got someone pregnant but refused to admit it. He blames the times. The times can't be controlled, but can the erection of the lower body be controlled?

The male protagonist hit and killed someone, fled the scene, and wandered between two women without saying a word—what a good man!

Although this drama has many flaws, it is still a good drama. However, Zeng Li's acting skills in this drama are still the same as before, without any improvement.

"Don't Ask Who I Am" is also a TV series starring Zeng Li, and the most beautiful Chang'e plays the second female lead.

Like "The Bond of Sin," this drama also presents a polarized view of viewers.

However, in Cheng Sheng's opinion, the subject matter is good. It tells the story of an informed person's experience, and the opening is excellent. There are three Yang Yangs, three vivid stories of characters!

However, the middle section is filled with too many abandoned parts and childish plots, making it an absolute low-quality work.

The ending was alright, it was a decent story.

This drama is a test of humanity for ordinary people.

Ordinary people are kind, but when faced with major life choices, how to handle conflicts of interest is not simply a matter of kindness, but a test of humanity.

Cheng Sheng thought the show was alright.
It explores a profound topic, but the exploration is not thorough enough.

"What kind of roles did your company get for you?" Cheng Sheng asked.

“Both TV series, both featuring the female lead,” Zeng Li said.

"You're making movies now, why would you still be making TV series?"

Cheng Sheng was very curious, because Zeng Li had previously been very puzzled by his desire to film a TV series.

After all, movie stars are considered to be of higher status than television stars.

Zeng Li is now considered a movie star, and a high-profile one at that, after all, she starred in the wildly popular film "The Great Tang Dynasty".

In particular, her trip to Japan made Zeng Li a sensation there, instantly elevating her status and making her a top-tier actress.

Logically speaking, she shouldn't be taking on television dramas.

"I didn't want to film it, but the company got me the role, so what could I do?"

Zeng Li pouted unhappily.

Upon hearing this, Cheng Sheng could understand Zeng Li's company's actions.

Before filming "The Great Tang Dynasty", Zeng Li could be said to have not really become famous. Although she gained attention for playing the role of "Yan Ruyu" in "A Match Made in Heaven", she never reached the level of fame of a first-tier star.

Logically speaking, as a student of the Central Academy of Drama in 96, and the most beautiful of the Seven Golden Flowers of the Central Academy of Drama, she should have become a sensation, after all, Zhang Ziyi and Yuan Zhen had already become popular at that time.

Zeng Li's behavior was truly baffling. She didn't accept a single acting offer during her university years, choosing a passive approach to her career and missing out on a casting opportunity with director Zhang Ziyi. Meanwhile, the future "Seven Golden Flowers" have changed drastically. Zhang Ziyi rose to international fame with "The Road Home," Yuan Quan won a Golden Rooster Award for Best Supporting Actress, Hu Jing has multiple film and television credits, not to mention Mei Ting, who dropped out in her second year, and Qin Hairu, a late bloomer.

She didn't rush into acting after graduation and spent another two years working her way up. It wasn't until 2003 that she gained attention for her villainous role as "Yan Ruyu" in "A Match Made in Heaven," but the drama did not make her a popular star.

If things had gone according to the original timeline, Zeng Li would have had a chance to become a breakout star this year, 2005, when she collaborated with Chen Kun on the film "The Barber," for which the director created a cheongsam look specifically for her and personally demonstrated the kissing scene.

Unfortunately, the film's release was delayed due to the director's passing, missing its chance to become a huge hit.

After that, the news surrounding her was mostly unrelated to her career, but rather to her rumored affair with Chen Kun.

Although she subsequently appeared in works such as "The New Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio: Painted Skin", she never became a top-tier actress.

In terms of appearance, Zeng Li has a graceful and elegant demeanor with a slightly aggressive temperament, which is the face of a female lead in film and television dramas. Her representative work is also her beautiful face. It's just a pity that she has a good figure, acting skills, and good looks, but she has never been destined to become famous.

This "fate" also includes Zeng Li's own unyielding personality.

She didn't become famous until she was in her forties, after 20 years of "decline". However, she didn't become a big star or join the ranks of top celebrities.

Although Zeng Licong has never become a big star, who wouldn't envy her simple and elegant life in the future!
Being famous and successful is one way of life, but living a carefree and unambitious life is equally valuable.

As someone once said, she doesn't need to imagine to reach reality, because she is reality itself.

Life is a journey of self-cultivation; the important thing is that you know what you want.

Zeng Li is quite good like this.

However, because Cheng Sheng cast her as Empress Xiao in "The Great Tang Dynasty", Zeng Li's life was completely disconnected.

After Zeng Li became an internet sensation, the company's first thought was to quickly monetize her popularity by squeezing out value through methods such as high-intensity scheduling and high-intensity work.

This practice is not unique to Zeng Li's company; other film and television companies do the same.

Fairly exploit every artist who becomes a sensation.

If you don't want to be exploited, it's best not to become famous.

Once you enter the entertainment industry, which star doesn't want to be famous?

Don't be fooled by the glamorous lives of celebrities in the entertainment industry. Behind the scenes, they are busy like spinning tops every day, with an astonishing workload. Yet, their companies are always trying to squeeze every last drop of value out of them.

For example, Ju Jingyi, who will be known as the "4,000-year beauty" in the future.

She was known as the "Millennium Beauty," and her beauty was beyond question. Everyone had to admit that her temperament almost made her a "national treasure."

She debuted under Siba Media and was initially thought to be an ordinary girl group member.

Unexpectedly, in the end, she almost became the "cash cow" that supported the entire group on her own.

Imagine, as soon as she appeared, fans flocked to her, boosting the popularity of the entire company.

Almost everyone knows that she is the representative figure of "Siba".

However, the company's "kindness" to her was like that of a "vampire." Even though Ju Jingyi had helped the company make a lot of money, she didn't receive many resources.

For example, on one occasion, the clothes prepared for her turned out to be counterfeit, and the team reacted coldly to the matter afterwards.

Do you think this company is "unrepentant" and is desperately trying to leech off her?

(End of this chapter)