Chinese entertainment industry has been booming since 2008.

The afternoon sun streamed through the classroom windows, casting dappled beams of light into the air.

Zhang Yang and Liu Yifei had just finished a highly emotional scene together, and the crew was busy adjusting the camera positions and lighting in preparation for the next shoot.

Liu Yifei sat on her chair, holding a script in her hands, but her gaze involuntarily drifted toward Zhang Yang not far away.

He was discussing the composition of the next shot in a low voice with the photographer. His tone was steady and his logic was clear, but for some reason, Liu Yifei always felt that Zhang Yang seemed a little off, but she couldn't quite put her finger on what it was.

It has to be said that a woman's intuition can sometimes be terrifyingly strong.

Sun Yu hurriedly came to Zhang Yang's side and whispered in his ear, "Brother Yang, Sister Bingbing and Director Xiaodaren are here to visit the set. Their car is already outside."

Zhang Yang suddenly raised his head, his face showing undisguised surprise, and his brows furrowed unconsciously.

It's understandable that Fan Bingbing came, but what's Xiao Daren doing here when the two of them don't interact in private?

The fact that these two people suddenly came to visit together suggests that their purpose was definitely not simple.

But now that he's already at the door, under the watchful eyes of everyone, if he's turned away, tomorrow's entertainment headline will probably be "Zhang Yang acts like a diva, refusing to meet with the young director."

A thousand thoughts raced through his mind in an instant. Zhang Yang quickly suppressed his surprise, regained his usual composure, and instructed Sun Yu, "Please let them in. Be careful to maintain order on set and don't disrupt the filming."

He stood up, straightened his shirt which was slightly wrinkled from sitting for so long, and put on a polite but distant smile as he headed towards the entrance.

Soon, amidst the curious or amazed gazes of the staff, the two visitors appeared.

Fan Bingbing walked ahead, wearing an early spring suit from a high-end luxury brand. Sunglasses covered most of her face, but they still couldn't hide her bright and charismatic aura.

She walked with a leisurely pace, as if she were not visiting suddenly, but rather inspecting the place. Beside her, the young and talented director wore his signature slightly arrogant smile, his eyes scrutinizing the set as if he were assessing something.

"Sister Bingbing, Director Chen, what brings you two to my humble abode?"

Zhang Yang stepped forward, extended his hand, and spoke politely with just the right amount of enthusiasm.

Fan Bingbing took off her sunglasses, revealing a meticulously made-up face, and teased Zhang Yang, "Little brother Zhang Yang, what's wrong? You don't welcome us visiting the set?"

"Not at all, your presence is an honor to our humble abode."

While Zhang Yang and Fan Bingbing exchanged pleasantries, the young director stood to the side, his face full of smiles, but the smiles didn't really reach his eyes. His gaze, like a searchlight, quickly and critically scanned the entire set.

Before Fan Bingbing could respond, Xiao Daren took over the conversation and began lecturing in a self-righteous and condescending manner.

"Zhang Yang, I've taken a look at the setup of this venue. It's too commercial and lacks an artistic feel."

Looking at the shrewd young man pontificating, Zhang Yang frowned almost imperceptibly. Although he was displeased, he still had to be mindful of social etiquette.

So Zhang Yang politely replied, "I will definitely take Director Chen's suggestion seriously. After all, 'You Are the Apple of My Eye' is a commercial film, and I will try my best to move closer to art in the future."

"Zhang Yang, you are still young, you should pursue more artistic achievements."

The young director seems to be correcting a junior's misconceptions, but in reality, he is full of condescending superiority.

Looking at the incessant chatter of the young director, Zhang Yang felt even more disgusted, but he still maintained a faint smile, neither refuting nor responding. However, his eyes had slowly turned cold.

Liu Xiaoli, who was not far away, saw Director Xiaodaren and Fan Bingbing come to visit the set, and she had many questions in her mind. It was normal for Fan Bingbing to come to visit the set, after all, the two had worked together before. But as for Xiaodaren, she had never heard of Zhang Yang having any connection with him.

Liu Xiaoli whispered a few words to Liu Yifei, then pulled Liu Yifei toward where Zhang Yang was, her face beaming with a warm yet dignified smile.

Upon arriving at the three of them, Liu Yifei first politely greeted Chen Kaige and Fan Bingbing: "Hello, Director Chen, Sister Bingbing."

Her demeanor was poised and graceful, neither deliberately trying to be friendly nor appearing distant.

The young expert's gaze fell on Liu Yifei, and he nodded slightly: "Zhang Yang, you have a good eye for casting. Yifei has a very clean temperament, which matches the character's temperament very well."

"Thank you, Director Chen."

Liu Yifei bowed slightly, a genuine joy on her face, a feeling of being recognized by a true master.

The little genius's praise made Liu Xiaoli's mind race. Why did the little genius only praise Qianqian? Was it genuine appreciation, or just politeness?

She immediately picked up the conversation, her tone brimming with maternal pride and a semblance of promotion: "Director Chen, you flatter me. Speaking of which, our Xixi has always admired you. She has a collection of all your movies on DVD, especially 'Farewell My Concubine.' She's watched the role of Cheng Dieyi countless times, and every time she tells me, 'Director Chen, your portrayal of the character's inner world is truly masterful!'"

As she spoke, she carefully observed the little genius's expression, trying to glean something from his face.

As Chen Kaige listened to Liu Xiaoli's words, he wore an enigmatic, gentle yet distant smile. He neither followed up on Liu Xiaoli's words nor picked up on the topic of "Farewell My Concubine," but simply said, "It's a good thing that actors are willing to calm down and think about their roles."

These words were like hitting cotton, leaving Liu Xiaoli powerless.

Fan Bingbing stood gracefully to the side, holding a water glass. She had clearly seen through Liu Xiaoli's little scheme, and a playful smile played on her lips.

Standing beside her mother, Liu Yifei witnessed everything. The arrogant look in Xiao Daren's eyes made her feel a little embarrassed.

She gently tugged at her mother's sleeve and whispered, "Mom, I need to prepare properly for my next scene, so let's not disturb Director Chen and Zhang Yang's conversation."

Liu Yifei's words displeased Liu Xiaoli, but she still smiled and said to Xiaoda and Fan Bingbing, "Director Chen, Bingbing, Xiaoyang, you two chat, Qianqian and I won't disturb you."

Watching the Liu mother and daughter leave, Fan Bingbing chuckled and said to Zhang Yang with a smile, "Little brother Zhang Yang, this Aunt Liu is really eager for her daughter to succeed."

Fan Bingbing's voice wasn't quiet, so Xiao Daren naturally heard it clearly. After glancing at Liu Yifei and Liu Xiaoli's departing figures, Xiao Daren thought of his son, Arthur, and a fatherly smile appeared on his lips. He said with emotion, "Parents who love their children plan far ahead for them; it's understandable."