I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

[You're all focusing on the wrong thing! What kind of rumors are you talking about? Cheng Sheng and Chen Kaige collaborating is a much bigger news story, isn't it?]

[Holy crap, it's true! I almost got misled. Does anyone know anything about Cheng Sheng and Chen Kai's new movie?]

With two renowned directors collaborating, this film is definitely something special.

I want to see it.

[What a load of crap, there's not even a shadow of one.]

I really don't know how good this movie will be.

[Hopefully, director Chen Kaige can make a film called "Farewell My Concubine".]

I can't wait for time to pass.

[Screenplay by Cheng Sheng, directed by Chen Kaige—I'm so excited just thinking about it! I wonder what this movie will be like.]

[Historical film?]

[Not necessarily. Cheng Sheng wrote "Buried Alive" for Ning Hao, which might be of this type.]

I like them all, no matter the type.

【like……】

News of Cheng Sheng and Chen Kaige's collaboration spread across the internet.

Upon learning of this news, celebrities in the entertainment industry all sprang into action.

Many people tried to get in touch with Cheng Sheng and Chen Kaige through connections, hoping to get a role in this movie.

Some top celebrities went even further, calling Cheng Sheng and Chen Kaige directly.

In a studio in Shanghai.

After Li Xiaoran and Zhao Yazhi finished shooting a set of cover promotional photos, they each removed their makeup with the help of their assistants.

"Sister Ya, are you going back to Hong Kong Island?"

Holding her bag, Li Xiaoran asked.

"I recently signed an endorsement deal with a mobile phone brand, and I'm going to a shopping mall in Kyoto the day after tomorrow for a promotional event."

Zhao Yazhi smiled.

"What a coincidence, I'm also going to Kyoto," Li Xiaoran said, her eyes lighting up.

"Xiaoran, what are you going to Kyoto for?" Zhao Yazhi asked curiously.

Of course, Li Xiaoran couldn't say she was going to see Cheng Sheng. Instead, she smiled and said, "Sister Yazhi, haven't you seen the news? Cheng Sheng and Chen Kaige are collaborating with two big directors. Everyone in the industry is going crazy. They all hope to participate in this movie, and I'm no exception."

"Do you know directors Cheng Sheng and Chen Kaige?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yazhi's eyes lit up.

If you were to ask which director is the most popular in the industry right now, it would definitely be Cheng Sheng, followed by Zhang Guoshi, Chen Kaige, and Feng Xiaogang.

Although Zhao Yazhi has faded out of the entertainment industry and no longer acts in movies or TV series, she still maintains contact with people in the industry from time to time, and occasionally attends some events for people in the industry, and also takes on some advertisements.

Fading out of the entertainment industry does not mean retiring from it.

She withdrew from the entertainment industry twice.

Her first withdrawal from the public eye was in the mid-1980s, when she sacrificed her career for her family.

Zhao Yazhi rose to fame quickly after entering the entertainment industry in 1975, but her personal life also faced a major turning point.

In 1979, she divorced her first husband due to the breakdown of their marriage and went through a long and painful legal battle to fight for custody of their two sons.

This turn of events deeply affected her. In order to take care of her young children, she chose to temporarily withdraw from the entertainment industry around 1985, turning down offers for at least 20 films and focusing entirely on her family.

Second withdrawal: After 97, at the peak of his career, he returned to family and public welfare.

In 1992, Zhao Yazhi reached the peak of her career with her role as Bai Suzhen in "The Legend of the White Snake", becoming a sensation throughout the Chinese-speaking world.

However, this huge success did not keep her active on screen.

After 1997, she once again chose to gradually fade out of the entertainment industry.

It can be said that Zhao Yazhi is a very traditional woman, and her two withdrawals from the entertainment industry were both due to her family.

Although she is no longer acting, Zhao Yazhi is still very passionate about the performing arts.

She actually wanted to make a comeback, but unfortunately, she no longer had a place in the entertainment industry. "I do know Director Cheng Sheng; I went to Kyoto this time to ask him for help," Li Xiaoran said.

"Xiaoran, could you introduce me to Cheng Sheng?" Zhao Yazhi's eyes lit up. If she could get to know Cheng Sheng, she could expand her network of connections in the industry.

"This……"

Li Xiaoran hesitated.

Introducing Zhao Yazhi to Cheng Sheng was no problem, but she had a reason for going to Kyoto to see Cheng Sheng that she didn't want anyone to know.

"can."

Li Xiaoran thought for a moment and then agreed.

After all, she and Zhao Yazhi got along well after spending the last two days together.

At worst, I'll go to Kyoto, get Zhao Yazhi out of the way, and then go see Cheng Sheng.

On the set of "Blue Archives".

While Zeng Li and Zhang Meng were practicing their lines, Zeng Li's assistant came over and whispered, "Sister Li, there are reporters outside who want to interview you."

Zeng Li frowned and said, "How many times is this? Tell them I don't give interviews."

"Ok."

The assistant left.

Zhang Meng laughed and said, "I really envy you. I wish I could be chased by so many reporters for interviews someday."

“What’s there to envy? They don’t even have a shred of privacy,” Zeng Li said helplessly.

"It would be pathetic for a celebrity to not have reporters to interview them!" Zhang Meng said.

“Mengmeng, as long as this TV series is well-made, you’ll become famous very quickly,” Zeng Li said to Zhang Meng.

Zhang Meng's appearance may not be stunning at first glance, but like a fine wine that has been stored for a long time, it often exudes a more mellow and fragrant aroma.

Although Zeng Li had only just met Zhang Meng, she could tell that Zhang Meng had the potential to become famous.

Perhaps with just one memorable role, and by remaining humble and steady, one can eventually become a top-tier artist in the industry.

"Sister Li, are you and Director Cheng really in a romantic relationship?" Zhang Meng asked, her big eyes sparkling.

Although online opinions suggest that the two are in a romantic relationship, Cheng Sheng and Zeng Li have not officially acknowledged it.

"It's all just rumors circulating online," Zeng Li said calmly.

Zhang Meng smiled slightly and said, "So, are you on good terms with Director Cheng? I heard he's working with Director Chen Kaige. Sister Li, do you know what kind of movie it is?"

Zeng Li looked at Zhang Meng, and seeing her youthful and beautiful appearance, she immediately understood what she was thinking.

"do not know."

"Oh, if only I knew Director Cheng Sheng, I could ask him to let me participate in this movie," Zhang Meng said.

“Many people share your idea. There are countless people in the industry eyeing a film co-directed by two great directors,” Zeng Li said calmly.

"Sister Li, given your relationship with Director Cheng, aren't you going to give it a try?"

"My work schedule for this year is already set, and I don't have time to take on any other projects."

Zeng Li shook her head.

"Well..." Zhang Meng's eyes darted around, thinking of having Zeng Li recommend him to Cheng Sheng.

Ring ring ring!
Suddenly, a cell phone ringing interrupted Zhang Meng's words.

"Cheng Sheng, why are you calling me?"

After the call connected, Zeng Li walked to a corner and spoke softly.

"miss you."

Cheng Sheng's gentle voice came from the phone.

"I think you're planning to do something bad." Zeng Li felt a warmth in her heart, but she said something against her will.

"Don't you want to? You're always the one enjoying it when we do bad things." (End of Chapter)