I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

The Chinese entertainment industry is never short of sexy female stars, but many people fall into the misconception that "the more skin you show, the sexier you are." Zhang Meng's sexiness, however, has always been characterized by an independent attitude of "not pandering or flattering," breaking the stereotype that "sexiness is vulgarity."

Although her strapless dresses are bold, she always manages to maintain an elegant bottom line through design details: deep V dresses are never overly revealing, but rather accentuate her curves with just the right cut; the use of luxurious fabrics such as sequins and silk adds a touch of nobility to her sexiness; paired with wavy curls or a neat updo, her eyes are firm and composed, exuding an aura of "I'm the most beautiful," without the slightest hint of trying to please.

She is even more insightful and carefree in the face of controversy.

Some people criticized her for "showing too much skin as a mother" and "wearing a dress that's too tight to attract attention." She laughed and retorted in her live stream, "The clothes are innocent; the guilty ones are the people with prejudice." She then continued to share her fitness routine, generously showing off her workout photos with visible muscle definition, without even trying to hide the wrinkles under her arms.

A sentence from her pinned Weibo post went viral: "Really sexy? That's the confidence that allows a 60-year-old to wear a bikini!"

This confidence stems from her self-acceptance and her multifaceted achievements—as an actress, she has created many classic roles; as a producer, the web series she produced has garnered over 15 billion views, and her acting-related trending topics outnumber her figure-related trending topics by a factor of two, proving with her strength that "sexiness is just a bonus, ability is the foundation of one's career."

Her sexiness is also an interpretation of female power.

Unlike the girlish charm of young actresses, Zhang Meng's sexiness carries the mature elegance honed by time. It is a free expression of "I can wear whatever I want" and a brave declaration that "age is never a shackle on beauty."

Zhang Meng's hotness comes not only from her toned figure, but also from her radiant vitality and energy.

With her continued success in her career, her figure and condition are not only the "ceiling of figure" in the Chinese entertainment industry, but also a "beauty model" for mature women.

In another world, Cheng Sheng also coveted Zhang Meng's domineering physique, but unfortunately, he never even had the chance to meet her.

However, in this world, Zhang Meng actively wanted to see Cheng Sheng.

Cheng Sheng wasn't too surprised, after all, his current physique was quite different.

Although he secretly coveted Zhang Meng's figure, Cheng Sheng was not a pervert and did not want Zeng Li to misunderstand, so he said, "Introducing me is fine, I don't have time right now."

Hearing Cheng Sheng's answer, Zeng Li was very satisfied. She didn't really want to introduce Zhang Meng to Cheng Sheng, but rather wanted to test Cheng Sheng.

Then, the two talked intimately for another ten minutes before ending the call.

For the rest of the time, Cheng Sheng ignored all outside noise.

Instead, he was busy assembling the crew for the TV series "Zheng He's Voyages to the West".

First, I went to the shipyard to check on the progress of building the Fujian-style ship.

After reading it, Cheng Sheng felt much more at ease. At the current pace of the shipyard, the fleet should be able to be completed before June.

In other words, filming will begin between May and June.

After returning to Kyoto, Cheng Sheng instructed his company to begin holding auditions for actors.

The lead role of Zheng He was previously cast as Liu Dehua.

Mistress!

Actually, there are no female characters in this movie. According to the script provided by the simulation panel, although there are women accompanying Zheng He's fleet, they are not young women, but mainly old women and midwives.

The elderly women (usually women over 50 years old) played an important role in logistical support within the fleet.

Crew members spend long periods at sea, and their clothing is easily damaged.

The elderly women were skilled in needlework and could mend clothes and make shoes and socks for tens of thousands of sailors, ensuring their military appearance was neat and tidy, and saving space that would otherwise be needed to carry a large amount of spare clothing.

They are responsible for daily tasks such as laundry and cooking, allowing the crew to focus on their voyage missions and improving overall logistical efficiency.

Choosing older women can effectively avoid disciplinary problems and emotional entanglements that may arise from young men and women sharing a ship, thus maintaining the stability and order of the fleet.

As for the reason for bringing a midwife.

This is because the entourage of midwives (midwives) has a dual significance of diplomacy and technology dissemination.

Many of the regions Zheng He's fleet reached (such as Southeast Asia and Africa) had poor medical conditions and high maternal mortality rates.

The midwives provided scientific delivery techniques to local residents along the way, saving countless lives.

By showcasing China's advanced experience in obstetrics and gynecology, the Ming Dynasty enhanced its international image, won the respect and goodwill of the local people, and achieved its diplomatic goal of "pacifying distant peoples."

Why not bring younger women?
Ancient sea voyages were lengthy (a single voyage often lasted several years), with harsh conditions, a lack of privacy and sanitation, making them unsuitable for young women.

The crew consisted mostly of young and middle-aged men. To avoid internal strife caused by emotions or sexual desires that could affect the safety of the voyage, both the imperial court and Zheng He himself strictly prohibited the carrying of young women.

There was an ancient superstition that "it is unlucky for women to board a boat," which, while not the main reason, did influence the decision.

The women on board Zheng He's fleet were carefully selected senior female professionals who served the fleet with their skills and spread civilization. They were an important part of this great voyage, embodying wisdom and pragmatism.

Therefore, you could say that there is no female lead in this movie, or you could say that every actress is a female lead.

However, the presence of young actresses is still necessary.
To this end, Cheng Sheng added a young female doctor character to the film, all to meet the audience's needs.

In the history of the Ming Dynasty, Zheng He's fleet had dedicated female doctors. Although they did not appear in official historical records, they played an indispensable role in the voyages.

During ocean voyages, health protection is of paramount importance, and the role of female doctors is particularly crucial.

The fleet sailed in tropical and subtropical waters, and the crew members were highly susceptible to tropical diseases such as malaria and dysentery. The female doctors, with their generations of medical skills, were adept at using traditional Chinese medicine to treat these diseases.

They would plant medicinal plants such as mint and mugwort on the ship in advance to treat the crew members' health at any time; for injured crew members, they also had excellent external injury treatment skills, which effectively reduced the crew's mortality rate.

In addition to caring for the crew, the female doctors also undertake a special "diplomatic mission"—when the fleet stops in Southeast Asia, South Asia and other regions, crew members often marry local women, and the female doctors will take the initiative to provide medical assistance to the local women, especially delivery services.

In Southeast Asia at that time, medical conditions were poor, and the rate of difficult childbirth was extremely high. The delivery techniques brought by the female doctors saved the lives of many mothers and babies, earning them great respect from the local people. (End of this chapter)