I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

"Sister Xu, Cheng Sheng might not agree."

Chen Hong pondered for a moment and then said.

Having spent a long time with Cheng Sheng, Chen Hong had a vague understanding of Cheng Sheng's personality.

Cheng Sheng rarely attends such gatherings, and even private parties are rare for him.

This guy has incredibly disciplined lifestyle habits. Sometimes Chen Hong even thinks Cheng Sheng is a seventy or eighty-year-old man, not a young man at all.

For young people, binge-watching TV shows, playing games, staying up late, and so on are all normal activities.

And what about Cheng Sheng?

Aside from making movies, I stay at home.

"How do you know Director Cheng Sheng won't agree if you don't try?" Xu Fan said.

"Okay, I'll talk to him about it then, and if everything's alright..."

"Wait a minute."

"Is there anything else?"

"It's nothing major, I just wanted to ask if you're free this weekend so we can go shopping together!"

Chen Hong hesitated for a moment before saying, "It's the weekend! I might not have time. My son's school has started, and I need to help him prepare."

"I see! Okay then! But Ah Hong, don't spoil your son too much. You still need to teach him to be independent."

Chen Hong frowned. Xu Fan had no children and had no idea what it felt like to be a mother.

"Sister Xu, I know what I'm doing."

"Haha, I was just saying, you're definitely better at raising children than I am."

"..."

Chen Hong put down her phone, leaned back on the sofa, let out a long sigh, and pondered Xu Fan's matter in her heart.

Just then, the sound of a key unlocking the door came from outside.

This surprised Chen Hong, and then she saw Chen Kaige walk in with his son.

"Ah Hong, when did you get back? Where's the script?"

Upon seeing Chen Hong, Chen Kai's face lit up with joy as he asked her.

Upon hearing this, Chen Hong's face darkened. She was somewhat disappointed in Chen Kaige. Instead of asking about her meeting with Cheng Sheng after returning, he immediately asked about the script. What exactly was her position in his heart?
Did he not see the news, or does he really believe in himself?
"Have you seen the information online?" Chen Hong asked casually.

Chen Kai paused for a moment, noticing Chen Hong's unusual expression. He let his son go into the room, then walked over to Chen Hong and comforted her, "I've seen it, Hong. I believe you. Those rumors online are obviously just reporters spreading lies. Cheng Sheng is such a young and famous director. Even if he likes women, he wouldn't fall for an aunt who's a decade older than him."

Upon hearing this, Chen Hong glared at him and said, "What? You think I'm too old? Why don't you go find someone younger?"

"Also, how come you didn't know Cheng Sheng didn't like Auntie?"

Chen Kaige was taken aback upon hearing this. He stared at Chen Hong for a few seconds, then smiled slightly and said, "Hong, don't joke around. Do you think I don't know what kind of person you are? You would never do something like this."

Chen Hong glanced coldly at Chen Kaige, feeling a chill run down her spine.

“Alright, I believe you. Let’s not talk about these unpleasant things anymore. Tell me, did Cheng Sheng give you the script?” Chen Kai changed the subject.

Chen Hong felt a chill in her heart, as if her husband in front of her was a stranger.

The internet is flooded with rumors about her and Cheng Sheng, but he doesn't care at all.

He claimed to believe in himself, but what he really cared about was the script.

"It's in the study, right on your desk." Chen Hong's tone was devoid of any emotion. Originally, she had felt a little guilty towards Chen Kaige, after all, she had cheated on him, but at this moment, that guilt vanished without a trace.

"Thank you, Ah Hong."

After saying that, Chen Kai hurriedly ran to the study.

Chen Hong glanced at him, then ignored Chen Kaige and went back to her bedroom. She lay down on the bed and fell asleep within seconds. (At Feng Dapao's house.)

Xu Fan found Feng Dapao and told him about what Chen Hong and Cheng Sheng had said in the interview with the reporter.

Upon hearing this, Feng Dapao fell silent.

The news that Cheng Sheng and Chen Kaige were collaborating on a new film was a huge shock to him.

“Old Feng, Cheng Sheng’s screenwriting ability is beyond doubt. With Cheng Sheng’s script, Chen Kaige will probably return to his peak.” Xu Fan said solemnly.

Feng Dapao nodded. He had no doubt about Cheng Sheng's screenwriting ability, because Cheng Sheng had already proven the excellence of his screenplays.

Every script he wrote was excellent.

For example, he wrote "Buried Alive" for Ning Hao, which made Ning Hao famous in Venice and even earned Li Naiwen the Best Actor award.

"The Great Tang Dynasty", "Three Kingdoms", and "Ten Red Army Soldiers" have made Cheng Sheng an internationally renowned director.

Nowadays, which director in the industry wouldn't want Cheng Sheng to write a script?

But Cheng Sheng refused to accept any of them.

It was completely unexpected for Feng Xiaogang to write a script for Chen Kaige now.

Feng Xiaogang didn't really care who Cheng Sheng wrote scripts for, except for Chen Kaige.

He, Zhang Guoshi, and Chen Kaige are widely regarded as the three great directors in China.

As for the ranking order, Zhang Guoshi is first, followed by Chen Kai in second and third place, but there is no consensus on who is last.

Feng Xiaogang considered himself superior to Chen Kaige and looked down on Chen Kaige, who made art films.

I don't think Chen Kaige can surpass him either.

But things are different now. With Cheng Sheng's script, as long as Chen Kaige doesn't cause trouble and make a movie like "Farewell My Concubine," it will pose a huge threat to his status in the industry.

"Old Xu, I have to go out for a bit."

Feng Dapao picked up his coat and said.

Xu Fan didn't ask him where he was going, because she knew that Feng Dapao must have gone to find the Wang brothers.

……

The interview video of Cheng Sheng was quickly posted online, and netizens started discussing it.

[I knew it was fake. Chen Hong has a husband; how could she have an affair?]

[It was a misunderstanding, I thought there was some big news.]

[Big news? You're not watching Chen Kaige and Cheng Sheng fight, are you?]

[I don't believe Cheng Sheng's words. Chen Hong is such a beautiful woman; it would be a miracle if nothing happened between them, a man and a woman alone in a room for four or five hours.]

[To the person upstairs: I agree with you. If Cheng Sheng doesn't make a move, I'll despise him.]

[The epitome of a mature, sophisticated woman. If something could happen between me and her, I'd be willing to die ten years earlier.]

[A bunch of perverts! Cheng Sheng and Chen Hong are innocent and pure. It's people like you who make the internet such a mess.]

I believe in Cheng Sheng's character. With his current status, it would be easy for him to sexually harass female celebrities in the industry. He could easily have countless actresses in his bed with a wave of his hand. Why would he need an older woman like Chen Hong?

[An old auntie? Hey, if my girlfriend were someone like Chen Hong, I'd be willing to date her even if she were an old auntie.]

[What are you all arguing about? The other woman's husband and girlfriend haven't said anything, yet you're all so anxious.]

That's true. I just checked Zeng Li's Weibo, and she hasn't commented at all.

[Chen Kai just updated his Weibo, saying he trusts his wife and posted a family photo.] (End of Chapter)