I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

"Good! Good! Good!" Mr. Zhu said "good" three times in a row, his smile widening. "I like your straightforward personality! From now on, you, Cheng Sheng, will be my younger brother. I still have some influence in Malacca. If you come here to film in the future, no matter what difficulties you encounter, just tell me, and I will help you solve them without hesitation!"

"Thank you so much, Brother Zhu!" Cheng Sheng quickly expressed his gratitude, secretly rejoicing. With a local like Mr. Zhu helping him, finding locations and coordinating matters when filming in Southeast Asia would be much easier in the future, which was undoubtedly a great thing for him.

Cheng Sheng knew that with his other memory, it would be difficult to film suspense and other taboo subjects in China. Most production teams would set the story in Southeast Asia and choose to film there. There were several reasons for this:

First, the production cost is low. Filming costs in Southeast Asia are lower than in China and other regions, which is very attractive to film production teams with limited budgets.

Furthermore, some Southeast Asian countries also provide experienced co-production teams and cash subsidies, further reducing production costs.

Secondly, there are geographical and cultural advantages. Southeast Asia is geographically close to China and has been deeply influenced by Chinese culture throughout history. There are many Chinese people here, and Chinese is one of the important common languages.

This cultural background greatly facilitates telling Chinese stories, making the film more relatable to Chinese audiences in terms of plot and character development.

The third point is the convenience of filming policies and the scale of expression, which is particularly important.

Compared to China, Southeast Asia has relatively relaxed filming policies, providing more room for expression on some large-scale themes involving the evil of human nature and the dark side of society, allowing Chinese suspense films to more freely present their stories and themes.

Fourthly, the film boasts a wealth of scenic elements. Southeast Asia offers a diverse array of natural and cultural landscapes, including islands, beaches, sunshine, and coconut trees. These elements provide the film with a multitude of vibrant and dynamic scene styles, enhancing its visual effects and creating a more immersive viewing experience for the audience.

Finally, setting crime stories and other genres in Southeast Asia avoids various restrictions imposed on domestic filming, such as strict censorship and cumbersome filming permits. This provides directors with greater creative freedom, allowing them to unleash their imagination and creativity more freely.

In the future, Cheng Sheng's company will definitely venture into suspense and some taboo-themed film and television works. If they can't be filmed in China, they will have to go to Southeast Asia. With Mr. Zhu's connection, the company's development in Southeast Asia will undoubtedly be much smoother in the future.

On one side, Cheng Sheng and Mr. Zhu were having a very pleasant conversation, discussing everything from filming to Chinese history, and then to the customs and business environment of Malacca. Meanwhile, Zeng Li and Hu Jing were also having a very good chat, discussing everything from shopping to the development of the film and television industry, as well as various entertainment gossip news in China. Laughter could be heard from the two of them from time to time.

Just then, Mr. Zhu's phone rang, breaking the lively atmosphere in the hall.

"Excuse me, I need to take this call," Mr. Zhu said to Cheng Sheng and Zeng Li, then got up and walked to the side, lowering his voice to answer the phone.

Not long after, Mr. Zhu hung up the phone and returned with a somewhat apologetic look on his face. He said to Cheng Sheng, "Cheng Sheng, I'm really sorry, the company suddenly encountered some urgent trouble, and I have to go there immediately to deal with it. I'm afraid I won't be able to properly entertain you for the next couple of days. Once I've finished dealing with this matter, I'll definitely show you around Malacca's scenery and people to make up for today's regret."

"Brother Zhu, you're too kind." Cheng Sheng waved his hand with a smile: "You have something to do first. Business is important. Whether you entertain me or not is not important. Just don't let it interfere with company matters."

Mr. Zhu nodded, then turned to Hu Jing and instructed, "Jingjing, you take good care of Mr. Cheng and Zeng Li. I'll be leaving now and will be back after I've finished my business." "Don't worry, come back soon and be careful," Hu Jing said gently, her eyes full of concern, and nodded to Mr. Zhu.

Mr. Zhu exchanged a few more pleasantries with Cheng Sheng before hurriedly leaving the villa.

Not long after Mr. Zhu left, Zeng Li suddenly frowned, clutched her stomach with one hand, and said in a somewhat uncomfortable tone, "Asheng, I suddenly feel a bit unwell in my stomach. I'm going to the restroom first. You and Jingjing can chat for a while, don't be shy."

"Okay, go quickly. Call me if you feel unwell, don't push yourself." Cheng Sheng hurriedly instructed, his eyes full of worry.

Zeng Li nodded and got up to walk towards the second-floor restroom. Suddenly, only Cheng Sheng and Hu Jing remained in the hall. The lively atmosphere vanished instantly, replaced by an awkward silence. Both remained quiet, neither taking the initiative to speak.

Especially Hu Jing, when she was alone with Cheng Sheng, her face gradually flushed, and she couldn't help but think of the misunderstanding that night, and her heart started to beat faster.

Last time, she had a fight with her fiancé and stayed at Zeng Li's house temporarily. Unexpectedly, the power went out suddenly that night, so she called Zeng Li and asked her to send someone to fix it. But the person who came was Cheng Sheng.

In the darkness, with blurred vision, Cheng Sheng mistook her for Zeng Li, and the two had sex in a panic.

The sudden turn of events left her completely bewildered and unable to face Cheng Sheng. So, before Cheng Sheng woke up, she quietly left Zeng Li's house and fled back to her hotel.

Later, Cheng Sheng sent her a message, and it was clear that Cheng Sheng also knew that she was the one from that night.

Later, her fiancé took the initiative to apologize to her. Filled with remorse, she eventually forgave him and accepted his proposal, planning to hold the wedding next year.

As for what happened between her and Cheng Sheng that night, she only wanted to bury it in her heart forever, treating it as a past she didn't want to mention, so that no one would ever know about it again.

She originally thought she would never see Cheng Sheng again in this lifetime, but unexpectedly, fate played a trick on her. Not long after, the two met again, and in such a lonely setting, the awkward atmosphere made her almost unable to breathe.

Looking at Hu Jing, who was flustered and had a flushed face, Cheng Sheng felt a mix of emotions.

What happened that night was indeed a misunderstanding. He mistook Hu Jing for Zeng Li, which led to the inappropriate relationship.

Although it was an unintentional mistake, it was still his fault, and he had felt a sense of guilt about it for a long time. (End of Chapter)