I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

You know, in the future, who wouldn't call the woman in front of them "Sister Meng" or "Big Sister Meng"? You know, even Yang Mi keeps "Sister Meng" in her WeChat contacts.

The entertainment industry is truly 'magical'; no one could have predicted that this young girl would one day be known as 'Cute Sister' by those in the industry.

Calling her "sister" isn't just because she's a "sister who rides the waves," but also because Zhang Meng seems to be everywhere in the entertainment industry.

She has many labels: beauty pageant winner, one of the female leads in the TV series "The Myth", the wife of the boss of Yaoke Media, "cute but not chubby", a contestant on "Sisters Who Make Waves", a producer...

As the boss's wife of Yaoke, she is not a naive and innocent girl who is content to have children.

After getting married, Zhang Meng stepped back from the limelight and became a producer. Not only did she act in her own films when she couldn't find suitable actors, but she also participated in the selection of the girl group for Sisters Who Make Waves. She worked tirelessly as a host and a judge on various talent shows. Her ambition was written in her bones.

Unfortunately, every time Zhang Meng trends on social media, it's always about her making mistakes and apologizing.

So-called black and red are still red, but is it really good to keep doing things in the opposite direction?
Zhang Meng's history of apologies is arguably the best testament to her comeback.

She successfully made a name for herself in the chaotic entertainment industry by repeatedly trying to gain attention, getting criticized and trending on social media, and then sincerely apologizing.

For example, when participating in Sisters Who Make Waves, she said as a "producer" that "I'm going on the show to find actors for myself."

When the 30 women first met, they were a little reserved and cautious when chatting with each other. Only Zhang Meng chatted with everyone very naturally and easily, as if she were a familiar face.

The opening line was, "I have a movie I'd like you to act in."

Tell me, in the entertainment industry, who wouldn't like such an approachable producer?

Whether it's true or not, let's build a good relationship first. What if there really is a good movie out there?
As we all know, those who are willing and able to participate in Sisters Who Make Waves are female celebrities who were already famous in the past and are now trying to regain popularity through this variety show. Who wouldn't want to get to know a reliable "cute girl"?
Of course, even the reliable Zhang Meng has his day when he makes a mistake.

For example, Zhang Meng couldn't find a suitable actress, so she took on the role of Zhang Chengcheng, a despicable woman, in "An Jia," which was originally an admirable act of professionalism.

But she insisted on using it for publicity.

When everyone was online bullying actress Zhang Yue for her controversial role as Lin Youyou in "Nothing But Thirty", she also jumped on the bandwagon to criticize her, saying that she would never play a similar role.

Then came the apology.

Well, that's standard procedure.

However, Zhang Meng's greatest strength is turning a bad hand into a winning one.

As an actress, her resume is actually more impressive than that of many top-tier actresses.

In 2004, she defeated Tang Wei and others to win the 53rd Miss Universe China title.

In 2010, the TV series "The Myth" made her a household name across China. She played three roles in the series—the gentle and affectionate Xiaoyue, the cold and mysterious Yu Ji, and the modern urban woman Gao Lan.

Her nuanced and layered performances have made her a beloved figure in the hearts of countless people.

But what truly made her famous were those villainous roles that were both pretentious and wicked.

Jiao Yanyan in "Divorce Lawyer" made a legendary line: "I just made a mistake that all men in the world would make, except that I am a woman."

Zhang Chengcheng in "An Jia" (Home Sweet Home) called out "brother" in a coquettish manner, making viewers across the internet want to rush into the TV and beat her up.

While others were vying to play glamorous leading roles, she became the unique "villain rescuer" in the Chinese entertainment industry.

No one dared to take on the role of Fu Yuan, the ultimate villain in "The White-Haired Princess," but she did.

No one else wanted to play the vicious stepmother Wang Yingxue in "Ninefold Purple," so she took the role.

Many people say she did this to save on her salary for her drama, but that's not the case.

As a producer, she understands better than anyone how important a good villain is to the entire series. She'd rather be criticized herself than compromise the quality of the show; her dedication is truly admirable.

In 2014, Zhang Meng married the founder of Yaoke Media, thus gaining the additional identity of "boss's wife".

But unlike other wealthy wives, she did not retire behind the scenes to enjoy life.

Instead, he plunged headlong into the ranks of producers, starting from the most basic jobs and working his way up step by step.

Her production resume is equally impressive: "Crossfire" scored 8.1 on Douban, overturning the prejudice that traffic stars have no acting skills.

"I Heard You Like Me" became a dark horse in the urban romance genre in 2023, and even her father called from abroad to praise it.

"Ninefold Purple" became a sensation at home and abroad with its "purple aesthetics," and the drama helped Yaoke Media return to the ranks of top-tier production companies.

Many people only see her as the boss's wife, but they don't see the hard work she puts in behind the scenes.

She gets up at 6:30 every morning without fail to exercise, and her meals have been boiled chicken breast and quinoa for the same two decades.

To keep an eye on the film crew, she could sleep only three or four hours a day for months on end, working year-round without a break.

In the male-dominated film and television industry, she dared to slam her fist on the table and confront the director, saying, "You can leave if you want, but I'm not leaving because this is my table," which immediately went viral.

Some people criticized her for being aggressive, but many of her peers silently gave her their approval.

Because they know that in this industry, you can't hold your own without a temper.

In this respect, Cheng Sheng admired Zhang Meng. As a director, producer, and company boss, he was very clear that a person without a temper cannot control the situation and will instead be taken advantage of.

Of course, Zhang Meng is not perfect either.

She once had excessive plastic surgery, which made her face stiff and unnatural, leading netizens to criticize her for "looking like a plastic person."

But she never shied away from these questions; on the contrary, she openly admitted that she had undergone cosmetic procedures.

She said, "Which female celebrity doesn't get cosmetic procedures?"

I was just doing what everyone else was doing.

This honesty, ironically, won her many new fans.

Moreover, Zhang Meng is a very persistent person; even at 45 years old, she is still working tirelessly.

On the tenth day of the first lunar month, while others were still enjoying their Spring Festival holiday, she had already flown back to China from the Southern Hemisphere and started "working hard".

On Valentine's Day, she appeared on the variety show "The Main Guest and His Friends" to promote her new drama.

You could just lie down and relax, but you insist on making yourself so tired.

But that's Zhang Meng—a woman who is never satisfied with the status quo and is always challenging herself.

She used her own experience to tell everyone that a woman's value is never defined by marriage or beauty.

With Zhang Meng present, Cheng Sheng and Zeng Li did not act as intimately as before.

The three of them sat on the sofa and chatted.

Zhang Meng truly lives up to her reputation as a future "cute older sister"; no matter what the topic, she can always chime in with a few words. (End of Chapter)