I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

The next morning.

Cheng Sheng bought some steamed buns from outside and went upstairs to feed Zeng Li, who had just woken up.

"Sister Li, it's time to get up. This is breakfast I bought for you. Have some!"

Cheng Sheng placed the steaming hot meat buns on the bedside table and then woke Zeng Li up.

"Uh-huh."

She opened her eyes and nodded weakly, then mumbled, "Honey, why are you up so early?"

"If I don't hurry, I'll get stuck in traffic on my way to the company," Cheng Sheng said with a slight smile.

Don't assume that only Shanghai experiences traffic jams; Kyoto is the same, and in some places, the traffic jams are even worse.

There are a lot of cars on the road when it's almost time to go to work.

Moreover, in this day and age, few people follow traffic rules, and many run red lights, so you have to drive very carefully.

"How about we do it again while we still have time?"

Seeing that Zeng Li was about to close her eyes again, Cheng Sheng blinked and said.

At this moment, Zeng Li dared not close her eyes anymore. She opened her mouth wide and then quickly shook her head like a rattle-drum.

Last night, they moved from the sofa to the bathroom, the kitchen, and finally the bedroom.

Her legs were still very sore and numb, while Cheng Sheng looked as energetic as ever.

What a beast!
Isn't it said that men aren't as good as women in this area?
Cheng Sheng did more than seven times last night.

They are incredibly savage.

How can he get up so early?

Thinking about what happened last night, she shyly covered her face with the blanket and said, "No, I don't want to. I'll get up and eat right away. You should go to the company!"

"Okay, I'm going now. Remember to eat steamed buns."

Cheng Sheng gave these instructions before leaving.

Although Zeng Li wanted to continue sleeping, she still had to get up and go to the company.

She was supposed to go to the company yesterday after she got back to hand over her work-related matters.

She also asked what the company's plans were for her.

But because she was in a hurry to see Cheng Sheng, she went straight home from the airport.

So, despite her weak legs, she got up, leaned against the wall, and went into the bathroom to wash up.

Zeng Li leaned against the wall as she entered the bathroom, a faint soreness throbbing in her thigh.

How could that bastard Cheng Sheng have such strength!
She felt much better and more energetic after taking a shower.

Wearing a bathrobe, she walked out of the bathroom, dried her hair, and picked up the steamed buns that Cheng Sheng had placed on the bedside table.

When she took a bite, she discovered that the filling inside the bun was actually sauerkraut.

At that moment, a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

This is because Cheng Sheng knew she liked pickled cabbage, so he specially chose this type of filling for her buns.

After finishing breakfast, Zeng Li hurried out to the company.

Orange Fruit Film & Television Culture Media Co., Ltd.

"Sister Li, what happened to your leg? Did you fall?"

Zeng Li's agent noticed something was wrong with her.

Although Zeng Li delegated all her work to her agent, she kept her relationship with Cheng Sheng a secret from her agent.

Therefore, the agent always thought Zeng Li was still single.

I didn't think about it in any particular way; I just assumed Zeng Li had fallen.

"Yes, I had a few drinks last night and accidentally slipped and fell in the bathroom," Zeng Li nodded in agreement with her agent.

"Oh! Is it serious?" the agent asked immediately with concern.

Zeng Li was scheduled to shoot an advertisement the day after tomorrow. If she gets injured, the shoot will likely have to be postponed, which will probably require rescheduling some of her future activities.

"It's nothing, I'll be fine after a rest."

Zeng Li blushed; she hadn't actually fallen, she was just tired.

The agent breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, as long as it didn't affect her work, otherwise her superiors would have scolded her to death.

You should know that Zeng Li is now the biggest star in the company, and 90% of the company's revenue comes from Zeng Li.

If Zeng Li gets injured, it will affect the company's interests.

"Filming for 'Blue Archives' will begin after the Chinese New Year, and the company plans to make some adjustments to your work schedule for next year."

The agent said, flipping through his notebook.

Zeng Li frowned. She has two movies to start filming next year, plus "Blue Archives," so her schedule is packed next year.

If she had known this would happen, she wouldn't have accepted the role in the TV series "Blue Archives".

"Is this the company's plan?" Zeng Li asked.

"The company plans to arrange all activities except for film and television productions..."

Zeng Li listened silently to her agent's words, her brows furrowed tightly.

The schedule is so packed, it's practically non-stop all year round. As a result, she can't even spare a week each month to spend with Cheng Sheng, as promised.

A celebrity's level of busyness is often closely related to their fame.

The entertainment industry, as a highly competitive and ever-changing field, hides untold hardships and pressures for every celebrity.

Once a celebrity becomes a sensation, their life and work often undergo dramatic changes.

Popular celebrities usually have very busy schedules, requiring them to handle a lot of scripts, learn lines, and attend concerts.

For lesser-known celebrities, their workload may be relatively small, and they may only occasionally receive acting offers or invitations to variety shows.

Top stars are busy almost all year round because they often need to move quickly from one filming location to another.

Our daily lives are mostly spent on film sets or in hotels, and we rarely have holidays like we do.

Zeng Li has received the same treatment ever since she became famous for "The Great Tang Dynasty".

Basically, the company has a very busy schedule for her. In an interview during last year's Spring Festival, when asked about her New Year's wishes, she expressed that she hoped to reduce her workload and get more rest time in the coming year.

But how could such a thing be possible?

The company disagreed.

Moreover, Zeng Li became incredibly popular after performing "Ten Red Army Soldiers" this year.

She can't even take a break; she'll probably be even busier next year.

The entertainment industry is extremely competitive.

New talents are emerging like mushrooms after rain, and today's popular stars may be replaced by new faces tomorrow.

Therefore, celebrities need to stay competitive at all times and work hard to maintain their market position and influence.

For example, some celebrities may choose to maintain public attention and interest in them by increasing their output of work or trying different types of roles.

If celebrities don't want to be replaced by newcomers, they can't afford to rest much, because the time it takes for you to take a nap could mean your resources are snatched away.

This is also why Zeng Li's company assigned her so much work.

The company has worked hard to cultivate Zeng Li into a top artist. If she is replaced by a newcomer just because she is taking a break, it will be a huge blow to the company.

A celebrity's work involves not only their personal performance and achievements, but also the interests of their entire team and partners. (End of Chapter)