This top guy is crazy!

Wen Lian was amused by Cheng Cheng's words and her body trembled with laughter. Her shoulders swayed slightly, causing her alluring curves to undulate in the dim light.

“Okay, okay, whatever you say, Mr. Cheng~ ‘Both’, you really know how to twist logic~” After a while, she asked again, “When will filming start? Is there anything I need to prepare in advance?”

"Filming will begin in two months. The initial special effects and set construction are already in the final stages," Cheng Cheng said. "I've designed some fighting moves for you in a zero-gravity environment. You need to master them as soon as possible."

There were many challenges in creating The Wandering Earth 2.

For example, the special effects for the drone rebellion air combat, and the facial rejuvenation technology, because Shen Ze's character Liu Peiqiang needs to present the image of someone in their 20s, and Liu Weichi's character also needs to use this technology.

There's also set design and underwater scenes, etc.

However, from the perspectives of actors' performance and filming, the most difficult part was the space elevator.

To simulate a realistic feeling of weightlessness, the action design must be precise, conforming to physical logic while also being visually appealing and powerful, especially in the confined space of an elevator.

The actors' cooperation, physical control, and core strength are all indispensable.

"Understood." Wen Lian nodded. "I'll practice the movements for an extra hour every day."

"Hmm," Cheng Cheng responded. He admired Wen Lian's work ethic the most.

A moment later, he threw back the covers, got up, his long legs touching the floor, his perfect body exposed to the air, and walked towards the bathroom:

"I'm going to take a bath."

Wen Lian was admiring the scene without any restraint when Cheng Cheng suddenly turned around and asked:
"Aren't you coming?"

Upon hearing this, Wen Lian smiled and got out of bed, stepping barefoot onto the carpet.

Soon, the sound of rushing water came from the bathroom, but after a while, the sound was broken by a series of suppressed shouts and muffled thuds as the water hit the wet, slippery wall.

The sound was intermittent, sometimes high-pitched, sometimes low, unpleasant to the ear yet exhilarating.

More than half an hour later, the blush-inducing symphony gradually subsided. Wen Lian, wrapped in a bath towel, frowned and looked pained as she walked out, leaning against the wall with one hand.

The next day, Wang Hong pushed open the office door and saw Cheng Cheng behind the desk.

He was looking down at the documents, his slightly messy black hair falling over his forehead, his gaze sharp and focused, the pen tip making a soft rustling sound as it scratched across the paper, as if he hadn't noticed her arrival.

The office overhead light fell on him, casting a play of light and shadow that accentuated his imposing figure, making him appear even more imposing.

Wang Hong paused, took a deep breath, closed the door, and stepped inside. Her high heels clicked crisply on the smooth hardwood floor.

She stopped a few steps away from the large desk, her graceful back ramrod straight:
"Mr. Cheng, you wanted to see me?"

Cheng Cheng didn't look up immediately. He slowly signed his name at the end of the document, closed the folder, and then looked up at the person in front of him, saying, "Sit."

Wang Hong gathered her skirt and sat down as instructed.

"The role for 'The Wandering Earth 2' has been decided," Cheng Cheng said bluntly. "It's Wen Lian. You should know that by now."

"Yes, congratulations to her." Wang Hong squeezed out the words in a dry voice, somewhat unwilling, but she dared not show it in front of Cheng Cheng.

In fact, Cheng Cheng has a strong sense of pressure in the eyes of most people in the company.

Admittedly, he sometimes has episodes of illness or acts out. But these episodes and outbursts of behavior are seen as unpredictable and elusive by ordinary people.

This means he is not bound by universal rules; he dares to do anything, and you can never predict his next move. In addition, as the head of Shinhwa, he holds the power of life and death over countless artists, which is enough to make anyone who faces him feel fear.

Wang Hong was in the same boat, because when she first joined Cheng Cheng's crew, Cheng Cheng didn't give her a "good look." If Yan Gou'er hadn't pleaded for her, she might not have even had the chance to stay.

Therefore, fear was her first impression of Cheng Cheng.

Later, when the internet was flooded with accusations that she had been "kept" (Chapter 224), it was Cheng Cheng who stood up for her at all costs and protected her, which made her even more respectful of Cheng Cheng.

This reverence contained admiration and worship for Cheng Cheng, as well as fear.

Adoration made her yearn to get close, worship made her long for it, and fear made her restrain herself and keep her distance.

Cheng Cheng asked, "Do you have some other ideas?"

Wang Hong felt a little wronged, her eyes reddened, and she said:

"No, I am completely convinced."

Looking at her unwilling expression, Cheng Cheng's eyes flashed with a hint of pity. He said, "Hmm, it's good that you think that way. You are still a bit far from Wen Lian."

Wang Hong bit her lip, feeling both humiliated and sad.

Her long-standing animosity towards Wen Lian stemmed not only from her own desire for status and fame, but also from a secret yearning to gain the approval of the man before her.
She wanted to outshine Wen Lian in his eyes.

But at this moment, Cheng Cheng told her that she was no match for Wen Lian. These words were like a whip, lashing her heart! All her grievances and resentment were ignited at once.

Cheng Cheng ignored Wang Hong's expression, casually picked up another script from the table, and said:
"However, apart from Wen Lian, your performance in this audition was indeed the best. Here is a script with a good character setting. Give it a try. Opportunity always favors the prepared."

I know you want to compete with Wen Lian, and this is a great opportunity; it all depends on whether you can seize it.

As he spoke, Cheng Cheng handed the script to Wang Hong.

Wang Hong was overjoyed and took the script in disbelief. She saw two words written on the cover:
"Super Body"

She quickly flipped through the script, then suddenly looked up at Cheng Cheng, her eyes filled with excitement and ecstasy:
"Thank you so much, Mr. Cheng!!!"

Cheng Cheng's face remained expressionless, as if he were simply handing over an ordinary script. He said calmly:
"Go back and take a good look. If things go smoothly, this movie will be released earlier than The Wandering Earth 2, and it will also be released globally."

Upon hearing the words "global release," Wang Hong's body trembled uncontrollably, her eyes filled with tears, as if she would throw herself into Cheng Cheng's arms at the slightest beckoning.

"Thank you, Mr. Cheng! I... I don't know what to say!"

Cheng Cheng said:
"The company encourages competition. If you want to compete with Wen Lian, then prove it to me. Okay, go back now, prepare well, stay in good shape, and be ready to join the crew at any time."

"Yes!"

Wang Hong's chest heaved:

"President Cheng, I will prove to you that what Wen Lian can do, I can do too. I will never be inferior to her." (End of Chapter)