I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

This woman is none other than the international star Zhang Ziyi.

The light blue dress was cleverly paired with a hollowed-out waist belt, a personalized element that played a finishing touch in Zhang Ziyi's outfit, not only highlighting her individuality but also maintaining harmony and balance in the overall look.

The openwork design of this waist belt, against the backdrop of nude color, resembles a vivid pattern, like a spider, which is eye-catching and cleverly breaks the monotony of the nude dress.

It has to be said that there's a reason why Zhang Ziyi is destined to become an international star.

Looking at her domineering aura, it would be hard to find someone similar in the film and television industry.

"Director Cheng, it's great to see you again. I was very impressed with you at the premiere of 'The Great Tang Dynasty' last time. I never imagined that in the blink of an eye, you would become a world-renowned director. It really proves the saying that heroes emerge from among the young!"

Cheng Sheng knew perfectly well that Zhang Ziyi wasn't even at the premiere of "The Great Tang Dynasty," so why was she so memorable? It was obvious she was just trying to find something to say.

As expected of a big star, his acting skills are always on point.

"Sister Ziyi, you flatter me. I heard that you landed the lead role in 'Memoirs of a Geisha,' with Michelle Yeoh and Gong Li playing supporting roles. Congratulations in advance on the film's great success; you'll become an international superstar."

If you don't have the ability to talk nonsense to people, how can you survive in the film and television industry?

Cheng Sheng has been in the film and television industry for almost two years, and he has learned a bit about the art of speaking from those actors.

Zhang Ziyi smiled happily upon hearing this. Landing a Spielberg film was definitely a highlight of her life, and she now walks with a swagger.

After seeing Cheng Sheng, they realized that he was nothing special! After all, compared to Spielberg, Cheng Sheng was really no match.

As for Su Chang, who rejected Spielberg, in her opinion, she was simply an idiot. Such a good opportunity to enter Hollywood, how could she give it up? She didn't know what she was thinking. Did her cerebellum atrophy?

"Director Cheng really knows how to praise people, but I'm still a little worried that my acting skills aren't solid enough. I'll embarrass myself. I've heard that Director Cheng is very good at training actors, and I hope I can get a chance to give him some guidance," Zhang Ziyi said with a smile.

What kind of guidance?
Acting skills, you know?
Cheng Sheng sneered, "His ambition is truly enormous!"
"Memoirs of a Geisha" hasn't even started filming yet, but they've already approached me, which is clearly aimed at "Tang Dynasty 2".

"Sister Ziyi, this isn't a good idea! Aren't you afraid your boyfriend abroad will find out and it will affect your relationship?" Cheng Sheng said calmly.

Zhang Ziyi has been making headlines online lately. Besides landing the lead role in "Memoirs of a Geisha," she was also spotted on a beach date with her boyfriend in broad daylight, which was unfortunately captured by reporters and caused quite a stir.

That's quite a fancy way to play.

There were many people on the beach, but she was quite outgoing, no less so than Westerners!
Zhang Ziyi has many scandals, but her success is undeniable, demonstrating her exceptional talent.

When people talk about Zhang Ziyi, their first impression is basically "International Zhang" and "Zhang Yimou's Girl", and her seven points are comparable to "cheating".

Director Zhang Yimou's film "My Father and Mother" made her an instant star, like winning a royal flush in a game of cards.

To play the role of Zhao Di well, she simply moved to a rural area in Hebei. Why?
Lighting fires, cooking, feeding pigs—they absorb more of the earth's energy than the farmers themselves.

This is the real "traffic earned at the cost of one's life".

What's most amazing is that she ran more than 200 times for one running shot, wearing out eight pairs of cotton pants in the process.

The entertainment industry is not lacking in beautiful girls, nor is it lacking in hard-working people. While countless actresses of the same age are "creatively" pursuing their looks and popularity, Zhang Ziyi is like an ascetic, focusing on her skills.

Take her current project, "Memoirs of a Geisha," for example. Although the film was so badly criticized in China that it couldn't be shown domestically, she still managed to make a lasting impression with it.

She learned to speak Mandarin with a local accent, cut her bangs, and wore false eyelashes, transforming herself into an "Oriental Doll" that all sorts of celebrities would remember.

There will be a lot of scandals involving Zhang Ziyi in the future. The "Ink Splashing Incident" and the "Charity Fraud Incident" are enough to write a whole novel on their own, let alone the fact that Zhang Ziyi is "involved in them".

With his advertisements pulled and his movie banned, the online sentiment reversed overnight, making him arguably the "most tragic protagonist of the year."

These days, who hasn't been "somersaulted" in front of keyboard warriors?
But Zhang Ziyi stood firm, neither shifting blame nor kneeling down, but instead chose to "cool down" – doing more and talking less, letting her work speak for itself.

This move turned the tide against all odds, proving that "I refuse to believe in evil!"
"A beautiful appearance can be maintained, but a resilient soul is the hardest to revisit."

Zhang Ziyi's "lowest moment" came unexpectedly.

A bunch of people mocked her, saying, "Her success is all thanks to the big directors," and "Zhang Ziyi is too pretentious; she's got a lot of trouble both on and off screen." Advertisers withdrew their orders, the media stirred up trouble, and negative news exploded one after another like a series of bombs.

At this moment, Zhang Ziyi appeared calm on the surface, but in reality, she was experiencing a "storm in her heart."

In the entertainment industry, when they treat you well, they'll "treat you like a resource-rich goddess," but once they turn their backs, they'll want to block you completely.

Unlike ordinary people, when faced with a storm of public opinion, she didn't immediately speak up to denounce keyboard warriors, nor did she make any tearful "confessions".

Many people say she's depressed and conclude that "she's doomed this time"; many others think, "The entertainment industry has no shortage of international stars like Zhang Ziyi, who will care if she leaves?"

Even those inside and outside the industry were mentally prepared for Zhang Ziyi's "disappointing ending".

But she's just like an "indestructible cockroach".

In 2013, Zhang Ziyi made a stunning comeback, delivering a game-winning performance.

Gong Er in "The Grandmaster"—when she appeared, everyone's jaw dropped.

Do you think she makes a living based on her looks?

Sorry, but she relied on three years of hard training in Baguazhang, stood out from 12 Best Actress winners, and even managed to fix her shattered reputation.

Cheng Sheng truly admires Zhang Ziyi for her hard work, resilience, and tenacity. If we disregard romance, Cheng Sheng would really like to collaborate with her on a film, as such excellent actors are truly rare.

"It doesn't matter. I was just asking for acting advice, I didn't do anything wrong!" Zhang Ziyi said generously.

Cheng Sheng felt very strange. Could it be that he was wrong, and that Zhang Ziyi was really just asking for advice on acting?

"Director Cheng, you may not know this, but I went back to the school not long ago and talked to Principal Xu Xiaozhong about you. He spoke highly of you and hoped that I would have the opportunity to work with you."

Seeing that Cheng Sheng remained silent, Zhang Ziyi immediately resorted to emotional appeal, skillfully trying to get closer to him.

Zhang Ziyi is the most successful actress among the 96 graduating class of the Performance Department at the Central Academy of Drama.

Her achievements in the international film industry are unparalleled. She won awards at the Berlin International Film Festival and the Academy Awards for her roles in "The Road Home" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," respectively, and became the first Chinese actress to win the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actress. (End of Chapter)