I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

Having another set of memories, Cheng Sheng also understands what kind of person Director Chen Kaige is.

Cheng Sheng wasn't surprised that things had turned out this way.

Cheng Sheng found it quite amusing to watch Chen Kaige smug on TV.

He seems quite satisfied with his script!
He was just afraid he hadn't realized a problem.

If "Blue Is the Warmest Color" wins him another award, he will rise to the top again.

If he doesn't have his own scripts in the future, and his films continue to decline in quality, the media might really start to doubt his abilities.

"Farewell My Concubine" was his first peak, and it was also this film that made many people doubt his directing abilities.

Since "Blue Is the Warmest Color," Chen Kaige has not made any other outstanding films.

Then someone will definitely try to take this movie as their own.

Chen Kaige is a puppet being manipulated.

Hopefully, Chen Kaige will realize this problem in the future, otherwise his reputation as one of the top three directors in China will definitely be ruined.

I once loved a man who said I was the most beautiful woman in the world... You smelled of his perfume on you...

Just then, the phone rang with the sound of "Poisonous Perfume".

This song was hailed as the "2006 Wireless Ringtone Anthem," achieving an astonishing record of 1.2 million ringtone downloads. The chorus was specially designed with a high-frequency tone for easy identification in noisy environments.

Cheng Sheng also really liked this hit song, so he used it as his phone ringtone.

Cheng Sheng looked at the caller ID and was slightly surprised. He hadn't expected it to be Chen Hong calling.

"Hey, Sister Hong, didn't you say you weren't going to see me anymore? Why did you suddenly call me?" Cheng Sheng teased.

"Waaaaah..."

Chen Hong did not answer, but the sound of a woman crying came from the phone.

"Sister Hong, what happened? Did someone bully you? Tell me, and I'll stand up for you."

Hearing the crying coming from the other end, Cheng Sheng repeatedly comforted him.

"Cheng Sheng, Chen Kaige..."

After a long while, Chen Hong, who had stopped crying, said...

“Sister Hong, I know you’re very upset, but could it be that you’ve misunderstood?” Cheng Sheng comforted her.

"Impossible, there can't be any mistake," Chen Hong said.

In another world, Chen Hong achieved many things.

Moreover, she is very successful as both an actress and a producer.

It can be said that Chen Hong is a very capable woman.

For example, in 2005, "The Promise" faced a double crisis of reputation and funding before and after its release.

To find suitable filming locations, Chen Hong traveled to more than a dozen places both at home and abroad, personally inspecting every corner from snow-capped mountains to grasslands, from deserts to forests.

When the cash flow was at its tightest, she mortgaged her private apartment in Kyoto's Kokumao area again, pulling the project back from the brink of collapse.

On set, she was no longer the gentle "Chang'e," but the decisive "Sister Hong."

A classic industry anecdote is that during the filming of "The Promise," when a major emergency occurred, Chen Hong was able to handle it in front of the entire crew, making one phone call after another, speaking in a cold tone and with clear logic, until the matter was resolved, and only then did her smile return.

This duality contrasts sharply with her on-screen image.

Although Chen Kaige's creative career has had its ups and downs, he has consistently produced large-scale works such as "Mei Lanfang," "Sacrifice," "Legend of the Demon Cat," and the "Changjin Lake" series. And on the producer list of each of these works, the name "Chen Hong" is prominently displayed. She has transformed from a "resource" to be watched into a "subject" that allocates resources.

On set, people called her "Sister Hong" instead of "the director's wife".

She lost public recognition as an independent actress, but she gained real power in the industry and control over her family.

Looking back, was Chen Hong really just "keeping a close watch" on Chen Kaige?
Perhaps a more accurate way to put it is that, through a meticulously calculated "resource integration," she transformed herself into an irreplaceable "operating system" for Chen Kaige's career and life.

"Sister Hong, what are you planning to do? Do you need my help?" Cheng Sheng asked.

“I’ll handle my own family matters. Do you have some free time later? See you at our usual spot,” Chen Hong said.

Upon hearing this, Cheng Sheng's lips curled up slightly.

"Okay, Sister Hong."

Cheng Sheng nodded in agreement, intending to comfort Chen Hong first and tell her not to be sad because of a scumbag.

"I've booked a room, and I've sent you the room number."

After Chen Hong finished speaking, she hurriedly ended the call.

Cheng Sheng opened QQ and saw the message from Chen Hong.

After finishing reading, Cheng Sheng tidied up a bit and set off.

……

Throughout the journey, Cheng Sheng was extremely cautious, glancing at the rearview mirror every now and then to see if anyone was following him.

After all, he has a different status, and he's going to see Chen Hong, so we can't let the reporters follow him.

If the two are photographed entering and leaving a hotel, who knows how big a media storm it will cause.

Seeing that no one was following him, Cheng Sheng sped up.

Not long after, Cheng Sheng drove his car to the hotel.

Cheng Sheng got out of the car, handed the car keys to the doorman who walked up to him, and at the same time pulled out a bright red banknote from his pocket.

"Please park the car properly for me."

"Don't worry, sir, I guarantee you'll be satisfied."

The doorman grinned from ear to ear and deftly took the keys and tip.

"Sir, may I ask..."

As soon as Cheng Sheng entered, the front desk manager greeted him with a smile.

Cheng Sheng handed over his documents and said, "I need to check in. Please arrange a room for me on the ninth floor."

"How many days will you be staying, sir?" the front desk manager asked.

"one day."

The front desk manager didn't ask any further questions, but instead had someone check Cheng Sheng in.

Soon, everything was settled, and Cheng Sheng took the room key and entered the elevator.

"Manager, he looks familiar, and he's so handsome, wearing big sunglasses. Could he be a celebrity?"

The hotel staff checking in asked the front desk manager curiously. (End of Chapter)