I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

If celebrities reduce their workload or withdraw from the public eye, it may not only affect their personal income, but also cause economic losses and negative reputational damage to the production companies, management teams and partners who depend on them.

Therefore, even though Zeng Li wanted to slow down and have more time to rest, her company wouldn't allow it.

In addition, interpersonal relationships within the entertainment industry are also an important factor influencing celebrities' work decisions.

In this industry rife with complex interpersonal relationships, celebrities need to constantly maintain their image and reputation in order to preserve good working relationships with production companies, directors, screenwriters, and others.

A sudden retirement from the entertainment industry or a reduction in workload can disappoint those who hope to work with them and may even affect a star's future career development.

Public opinion is also an important factor that celebrities need to face.

In the information age, the public pays close attention to celebrities, and their every move can become the focus of public discussion.

Therefore, celebrities need to be careful with their words and actions to avoid causing negative news and damaging their image and career development due to momentary impulses or negligence.

In general, there are many reasons why celebrities continue to work at a high intensity after becoming famous, including factors such as industry competition, teamwork, interpersonal relationships, and public opinion.

These factors together constitute the unique survival rules of the entertainment industry, forcing celebrities to continue striving forward.

"By the way, Sister Li, Mr. Chen asked if he reserved any of Director Cheng's film projects for you next year..."

After discussing work, the agent changed the subject and started talking about Cheng Sheng.

The film and television resources that Orange Fruit Company provided to Zeng Li were truly inferior to those provided by Cheng Sheng.

Although Orange Fruit Company wanted to promote Zeng Li, the resources they provided were really nothing special. At most, she could get leading roles in TV dramas, but she didn't get a single movie role.

On the contrary, Cheng Sheng provided really good resources and indeed made Zeng Li a top-tier artist in China.

It can be said that Orange Fruit Film Company is reaping the benefits without lifting a finger.

Without spending any company resources, their own artists are being promoted to the skies. Who wouldn't want that?
Zeng Li collaborated with Cheng Sheng on three films.

She played supporting roles in two films and the lead role in one.

These are "The Great Tang Dynasty" (supporting actress), "Three Kingdoms" (supporting actress), and "Ten Red Army Soldiers" starring Zeng Li (lead actress).

In particular, the film "Ten Red Army Soldiers Sent Off" earned Zeng Li the Best Actress award at the Venice Film Festival, and its box office performance broke records.

Orange Fruit Films, having benefited from the experience, certainly hopes this will continue.

Therefore, whenever the company's senior management summoned Zeng Li, they would subtly inquire about the relationship between Zeng Li and Cheng Sheng.

Zeng Li did not reveal the truth, but said that she and Cheng Sheng were just friends.

The higher-ups at Orange Fruit were not convinced by this.

If they're just friends, who would be willing to use resources to promote her?

But Zeng Li was so well hidden that the higher-ups at Orange Fruit didn't notice anything.

Upon seeing this, the executives of Orange Fruit Film Company immediately changed their minds.

They were subtly and overtly instructing Zeng Li to get into Cheng Sheng's bed, intending for her to win him over so that Orange Fruit Film Company could also connect with Cheng Sheng.

Zeng Li knew what these higher-ups meant, but she was dismissive of them and dared not reveal her relationship with Cheng Sheng.

After all, as Cheng Sheng's girlfriend, she naturally had to think about Cheng Sheng's well-being and didn't want these people to take advantage of her dear husband.

"I'm not with Victory Film Company, how would I know these things?"

Zeng Li interrupted with a cold laugh in her heart.

She had already spoken with Cheng Sheng, and she didn't want to participate in any of Cheng Sheng's film and television productions before she left Orange Fruit Film and Television Company.

Cheng Sheng also respected Zeng Li's idea. For Zeng Li's sake, he actually didn't mind allocating some of the company's resources to Orange Fruit Film and Television Company.

Fortunately, Zeng Li's contract will expire in two years.

Once Zeng Li's contract expires, Cheng Sheng will sign her to his company.

"But what about the chairman..."

"Don't worry about it. If the chairman asks, I'll handle it." Zeng Li said, a cold smile playing on her lips: There's a limit to taking advantage of others. If you want to continue, don't even think about it.

Half a day passed.

Zeng Li stayed at the company for half a day, dealing with those bloodsuckers before turning around and leaving.

Back home, Zeng Li made a phone call to Hu Jing.

"Jingjing, do you have time to get together?"

After the call connected, Zeng Li said.

"Big Pear, you...you're back?"

Meanwhile, Hu Jing, still lying on the hotel bed, was filled with panic.

"Yeah, I got back yesterday. You still haven't answered me. Do you have time to get together?"

"No, I... I'm not feeling well." Hu Jing.

"Are you alright? Where's your boyfriend?" Zeng Li asked with concern.

"It's nothing, it's just my period. I'll be fine after a rest."

"Your period is here? That can't be right! You said your period was here just two weeks ago, and now there haven't even been twenty days since then," Zeng Li said, puzzled.

一般女性亲戚的周期间隔在21到35天之间，平均约为28天，每次持续2到7天。

Hu Jing's expression changed upon hearing this, and she suddenly remembered.

Two weeks ago, during a chat, she revealed that she was having her period.

It's over.

She began to feel secretly anxious, her mind racing.

"I... I didn't finish my period last time, so I came early," Hu Jing quickly explained.

Although there aren't many examples of relatives arriving early, it does happen.

Zeng Li believed Hu Jing's words after hearing this.

“Then let’s get together again after your relatives leave. We’ll invite Meiting and the others too,” Zeng Li said.

"Okay." Zeng Li didn't ask any more questions, which relieved Hu Jing.

The two chatted for a while longer before Zeng Li ended the call.

Holding the phone in her hand, Zeng Li sensed that Hu Jing seemed to be doing something wrong.

During our conversation, Hu Jing was hesitant and stammering, especially when it came to Cheng Sheng's matter. She would interrupt or change the subject.

Why is this happening?

Zeng Li couldn't quite understand it.

Hu Jing and Cheng Sheng had only met once, and they were probably not familiar with each other, but Hu Jing seemed to be avoiding talking about Cheng Sheng.

"Could it be that Jingjing and her husband had some unpleasant incident?" Zeng Li wondered to herself.

That’s not right!

Jingjing has a very well-behaved and quite low-key personality.

Nothing unpleasant will happen between me and Cheng Sheng.

Could it be that something went wrong that night?
Is this what caused the conflict between the two?
Zeng Li is a very smart person, and she immediately remembered that night when she asked Cheng Sheng to help check the power outage.

Because that was the only time Cheng Sheng and Hu Jing had a chance to get close.

After thinking for a moment, Zeng Li opened QQ and sent a message to Cheng Sheng: "Honey, did you do something to betray Jingjing?" (End of Chapter)