I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

“You don’t need to be away for too long. You can go and fly back the same day.” Cheng Sheng gently stroked Da Tian Tian’s nose and soothed her gently. “It’s not far from here to Malacca. It’s less than an hour’s flight from Sumatra. Although it takes six to nine hours by boat, there are many flights, so you can get back that night without being delayed for too long.”

Upon hearing this, Da Tiantian's aggrieved expression vanished instantly, and she immediately smiled, nodding vigorously: "Okay! Then you must come back early and don't secretly waste time."

Cheng Sheng chatted with Li Xiaoran for a while longer, telling her to rest well and drink hot water on time. Seeing that she looked tired, he stopped disturbing her and quietly left the room with Da Tiantian.

Following Da Tiantian back to her room, Da Tiantian smiled mysteriously, turned around and went into the bathroom. Not long after, she came out with an exquisite box and slowly opened it—inside were neatly arranged black stockings, nurse uniforms, and a sexy stepmother dress, with various styles, which left Cheng Sheng dumbfounded and completely opened his eyes.

Da Tiantian picked up a pair of black stockings, gently wrapped them around her fingertips, looked at Cheng Sheng with a charming gaze, and said in a seductive tone, "Brother Sheng, do you like it? This is a surprise I specially prepared for you."

Looking at Da Tiantian's charming appearance and listening to her seductive words, Cheng Sheng's heart was instantly ignited, and he could no longer suppress the throbbing in his heart.

Under Da Tiantian's active seduction, the two gradually drew closer, and the atmosphere in the room suddenly became ambiguous and intense, filled with a sweet scent. A tender entanglement quietly began.

In the afternoon, Cheng Sheng and a rosy-cheeked Da Tian Tian arrived at the film set together. Just like in the morning, he was in charge of overseeing the overall direction of the shoot, while secretly activating the "immersive" feature. The specific details of the shoot were left entirely to Peng Da Mo.

With the help of external aids, everyone on set remained in top form, and the filming process went much more smoothly than expected, without a single NG (take-it-or-leave-it) moment.

This surprised most people, especially the actors who were working with Cheng Sheng for the first time. In the past, it was normal for them to have multiple takes; it would be abnormal if they didn't.

Filming continued until evening. After a quick dinner, the crew immediately began filming the night scenes without taking a break.

This night shoot was very simple. No actors were needed. The shoot only required capturing the local nighttime natural scenery and bustling street scenes to serve as the background for the film and enrich the visual layers.

Time flies, and two days have passed in the blink of an eye.

These past two days, Cheng Sheng has been living a very regular life. Apart from being on set to control the filming progress and helping the crew, he spends the rest of his time either at the hotel with Li Xiaoran, whose health is gradually improving, taking good care of her diet and daily life, or he spends time with the clingy Da Tiantian, enjoying a rare moment of leisure.

On the morning of the third day, Cheng Sheng specifically sought out Peng Damo and carefully explained the subsequent filming arrangements to the crew. He instructed him to ensure the quality of filming and to arrange the schedule reasonably. Afterward, he packed his simple luggage and headed to the airport to take a plane to Malacca. He was going to Hu Jing's villa to spend a day with Zeng Li, and then return to the crew with Zeng Li in the evening.

The plane landed smoothly, and Cheng Sheng walked out of Malacca Airport. He immediately saw a local man holding a sign with his name on it at the exit. Presumably, this was the person Hu Jing's fiancé had specially sent to pick him up.

Cheng Sheng strode forward, and the other party immediately smiled warmly and said in fluent Chinese, "Hello, Director Cheng Sheng, I was sent by Mr. Zhu to pick you up."

Mr. Zhu was Hu Jing's fiancé, whom Cheng Sheng had mentioned to Zeng Li during a previous conversation. "Hello, thank you for your help," Cheng Sheng replied with a smile, extending his hand to shake hands with the man. Then, led by the man, he got into the waiting car, which slowly started and drove towards Hu Jing's villa.

After about an hour's drive, the car finally arrived at its destination—a detached villa situated in a scenic spot. Surrounded by lush greenery, birdsong, and fragrant flowers, the villa boasted a tranquil and elegant environment, exuding an air of grandeur.

As the car slowly drove into the villa courtyard, Cheng Sheng saw Zeng Li standing at the villa entrance through the car window, along with a man and a woman beside her.

The woman was beautiful and gentle; she was Zeng Li's best friend, Hu Jing. The middle-aged man beside her was well-dressed and had an extraordinary air about him; he was presumably Hu Jing's fiancé, a wealthy Chinese man with considerable prestige in Malacca.

After the car came to a stop, Cheng Sheng opened the car door and got out. The middle-aged man immediately greeted him warmly, shook Cheng Sheng's hand tightly, and said in a cheerful tone, "Welcome, Mr. Cheng, you must have had a long journey!"

"Hello, Mr. Zhu, I hope I haven't bothered you by coming here?" Cheng Sheng replied with a smile, his tone polite yet tactful.

"No, no," Mr. Zhu quickly waved his hand, his face full of joy. "It is truly an honor for me to have such a distinguished guest as Mr. Cheng visit. I am overjoyed!"

At this moment, Hu Jing stepped forward and said gently, "It's windy outside, please come in and talk. Tea has been prepared inside."

Zeng Li smiled and stepped forward, naturally taking Cheng Sheng's arm. The two walked side by side with Mr. Zhu and Hu Jing into the villa's hall.

The villa's interior is luxurious yet elegant, exuding a low-key air of sophistication.

After Cheng Sheng and Zeng Li sat down on the sofa, the villa's servants quickly brought in hot tea, gently placed it in front of them, and then quietly withdrew so as not to disturb their conversation.

Mr. Zhu picked up his teacup, took a sip, and smiled at Cheng Sheng, saying, "Mr. Cheng, your movies are absolutely fantastic! They're packed to capacity in Malacca cinemas every time. Not only are the plots captivating, but they also powerfully promote Chinese history and culture. Now, many of my business partners specifically come to me to ask about Chinese history, which makes me, as a person of Chinese descent, feel incredibly honored!"

“Mr. Zhu, you’re too kind,” Cheng Sheng said politely, picking up his teacup. “As a Chinese, it is my responsibility to promote Chinese history and spread Chinese culture. I am very happy to have gained everyone’s recognition.”

Mr. Zhu laughed and waved his hand: "Why call me Mr. Zhu? That's too formal! I'm a few years older than you, just call me Brother Zhu. I'm qualified to acknowledge you as my younger brother, aren't I?"

Cheng Sheng laughed too, his tone sincere: "I'm overjoyed to have such a straightforward brother like Brother Zhu, there's no problem at all! From now on, I'll call you Brother Zhu." (End of Chapter)