I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

"I understand, I'll fully cooperate with you." Mr. Wang nodded in agreement.

Li Shuangbing, who was standing to the side, bit his lip and finally couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "Director Feng, who exactly is the female lead that Cheng Sheng has chosen?"

After a moment's thought, Feng Dapao told him directly, "Li Xiaoran."

"is her!"

Li Shuangbing was shocked, and his heart was filled with turmoil.

She originally thought that Cheng Sheng would leave the resources to his lover Zeng Li, but she never expected that they would end up going to Li Xiaoran.

Could it be that there is some unknown secret entanglement between Cheng Sheng and Li Xiaoran?
"This matter has not been officially announced yet, and the production team has not been assembled. Remember to keep it a secret and do not leak it to the outside world to avoid unnecessary trouble," Xiao Wang solemnly instructed Li Shuangbing.

"I understand." Li Shuangbing suppressed his thoughts and obediently replied.

"Mr. Wang, if there's nothing else, I'll go and check the budget and liaise with the investors," Feng Dapao said, taking his leave.

"Go ahead and do it, everyone will cooperate with you." Manager Wang waved his hand in agreement.

Just as Feng Dapao turned around, he suddenly remembered something and stopped to ask, "I heard that Cheng Sheng's film crew has already wrapped up filming?"

“Yes, overseas reporters already reported on it yesterday.” Mr. Wang nodded, then added, “However, he didn’t return with the crew; instead, he flew directly to Los Angeles.”

"He went to Hollywood?" Feng Dapao looked surprised, then immediately realized, "He's planning to enter the international market and develop his career in Hollywood?"

"No, that's not it." Mr. Wang shook his head to explain, "I heard from Master Han that he came here specifically to investigate Hollywood's top special effects industry system."

"Checking out special effects?" Feng Dapao's eyes lit up, instantly grasping the key point. "He's preparing for his next movie! Could it be that he's going to make a domestic sci-fi blockbuster next?"

Li Shuangbing, standing to the side, had shining eyes and was filled with enthusiasm.

While art films may be glamorous when vying for awards, big-budget sci-fi blockbusters are the real secret to box office success and have a much brighter future than art films!
Mr. Wang did not give a direct answer, as the matter has not yet been finalized and it is inconvenient to disclose details. He simply gave a perfunctory reply: "Perhaps."

After a brief silence, Li Shuangbing spoke up: "President Wang, filming for 'The Forbidden Kingdom' is about to begin, and I plan to go to Hollywood in advance to familiarize myself with the overseas film and television environment and experience the charm of the film mecca."

Mr. Wang gave her a deep look and instantly saw through her thoughts.

She wasn't really there to learn and observe; she clearly knew Cheng Sheng was in Hollywood and wanted to take the opportunity to go overseas and actively try to get closer to him.

But he didn't point it out; instead, he went along with it and nodded in agreement: "Sure, it's good to go out and broaden your horizons."

If Li Shuangbing can really get on the good side of Cheng Sheng, it would be a huge boon for the entire Huayi Media.

……

At Los Angeles International Airport, the sun shone brightly, and the evening breeze carried the relaxed warmth unique to the West Coast.

As Cheng Sheng dragged his suitcase out of the station exit, he looked up and saw a striking figure in the crowd.

The woman covered herself up very well, wearing a hat and mask, revealing only a pair of clear and bright eyes, yet her outstanding figure and temperament were still undeniable.

Even though she was well-covered, Cheng Sheng recognized her at a glance—Scarlett.

She was his key contact person for his trip to Hollywood. Before he arrived, he had messaged Scarlett to let her know his flight time, which was why Scarlett came to the airport to pick him up. Noticing Cheng Sheng's gaze, Scarlett immediately raised her hand and waved gently at him, her eyes filled with a tender smile of reunion after a long separation.

Cheng Sheng strode forward, gently embraced her, and whispered in her ear, "Darling, have you been waiting long?"

In China, if a man and a woman, strangers, were to embrace intimately in a public place, it would inevitably attract countless onlookers and spark much discussion.

But in the open-minded United States, this kind of interaction is perfectly normal. Pedestrians around them hurried by, and only a few glanced at them casually before looking away; no one paid much attention to the couple's intimate behavior.

"We just arrived." Scarlett took Cheng Sheng's arm affectionately, her voice gentle and languid. "Let's get in the car first, we can talk more when we get back."

The two got into a private car, but instead of heading to the pre-booked downtown hotel, they drove towards the western suburbs of Los Angeles.

Hollywood is located in the western suburbs of Los Angeles. It is the heart of the American film and television industry and a mecca for filmmakers worldwide.

Hollywood's top stars and renowned directors often purchase properties here, both for their proximity to film crews and for their convenience in filming, as well as for their quiet and private living environment.

As a top-tier Hollywood actress, Scarlett Johansson owns a villa that is among the most luxurious in the area.

With its detached courtyard, understated luxury décor, and complete amenities, every detail exudes a low-key yet luxurious feel, offering tranquility, elegance, and exceptional privacy.

After entering the villa, Scarlett showed Cheng Sheng around the whole house, and then let him wash up and rest to relieve the fatigue of his journey.

After the two of them finished getting ready and came to the living room, a delicate and romantic candlelight dinner was already prepared.

The warm yellow candlelight flickers, casting gentle shadows and creating a wonderful atmosphere.

Upon seeing this, Cheng Sheng smiled slightly, thinking to himself: They really were prepared.

Scarlett picked up the wine glass on the table and gently swirled the wine inside. The amber-colored wine shimmered with a delicate and alluring luster under the candlelight.

"Want a drink?" She looked up at Cheng Sheng, her eyes smiling.

Cheng Sheng smiled slightly and sat down calmly: "Of course I'd love to. It's a perfect opportunity to celebrate our rare time alone together. You look especially charming tonight."

"These are the most beautiful words I've heard recently." Scarlett's smile deepened as she raised her hand to hand over her wine glass.

Cheng Sheng raised his glass to clink it with the screen, the crisp sound of the glasses slowly spreading in the quiet living room. He softly wished, "Cheers! May the screen always favor you, and may your acting career always be accompanied by flowers and applause, with your brilliance undiminished year after year."

The rich, sweet aroma of red wine slowly spreads across the lips and teeth, while the clean, gentle scent of lime mixed with white musk lingers around the nose, gentle and healing.

The enclosed space, the dim candlelight, and the two alone together create a gentle and tender atmosphere.

The two chatted for a long time, discussing the Hollywood film and television ecosystem, the development of the special effects industry, and the differences and ideas between Chinese and foreign film and television creation.

The different backgrounds of Chinese and Western upbringing have shaped their completely different personalities and ways of doing things.

The gentleness, reserve, and restraint of Eastern women stand in stark contrast to the enthusiasm, generosity, and frankness of Western women at this moment.

As night deepened, the two shed the fatigue of their journey and work, enjoying a rare moment of solitude in a gentle atmosphere, discussing future film and television collaboration plans, and finalizing the details of subsequent coordination.

...(End of this chapter)