I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

Many times, she felt like she was about to die.

It seems I can't visit him too often anymore; occasional visits will suffice.

She was afraid she wouldn't be able to walk back next time, so she barely managed to walk back this time.

Cheng Sheng's bedroom.

Cheng Sheng, leaning against the headboard, was filled with doubt.

He wasn't in great physical condition before, after all, he had been tested before and found that working for a long time would make him very tired. But after each 'chat' with Zeng Li, his physical energy recovered incredibly quickly, and he could regain his energy in just a few minutes.

This struck him as odd.

Could it be that something has mutated in my body?

However, after checking, Cheng Sheng didn't find anything unusual. He figured this must be a perk for transmigrators. No wonder they were so willing to transmigrate; it turned out there was such a hidden benefit.

Thinking of Zeng Li, who had already left, Cheng Sheng still felt unsatisfied. He regretted letting her leave so soon and instead testing his body's limits with her.

Let's see if this happens every time. If it does, then we won't be afraid of exhausting the oxen to death while plowing the fields.

Next time, I must not let her off so easily.

Either let her walk out leaning against the wall, or test the limits yourself.

the next day.

Cheng Sheng went to the company and discussed company matters with Jiangsu Ying and Xing Aina, then told them that he was going back to Xijiang.

Now that "Ten Red Army Soldiers Sending Off" has been approved, the production team is being assembled, and the actors have been selected, the filming location needs to be planned.

Cheng Sheng plans to film in Xijiang, which is why he sent Zeng Li to experience rural Xijiang.

After Cheng Sheng leaves, company affairs will be handled by Xing Aina and Jiangsu Ying. If there is any major issue, Jiangsu Ying can contact him immediately.

After giving his instructions, Cheng Sheng was about to leave, but seeing Jiangsu Ying looking hesitant, he asked, "Jiang Jiang, is something wrong?"

"Boss, there are two supporting actresses in 'Ten Red Army Soldiers,' could you give them to Zhang Xiaofei and Jiao Junyan?" Jiangsu Film Studio asked through gritted teeth.

Cheng Sheng thought for a moment and nodded, "Okay, let's leave the fourth and fifth female leads to them. You can give them the scripts for those two roles later."

"thank you boss."

Jiangsu Film Studio was overjoyed that its two best friends had secured roles.

Cheng Sheng smiled faintly. They were just minor characters; it didn't matter if he gave them to his own company members. He could treat it as training new talent.

Moreover, Jiao Junyan and Zhang Xiaofei are not particularly outstanding in appearance, but their temperament is very suitable for the roles of female Red Army soldiers, making them very suitable for the fourth and fifth female leads.

"Okay, I'm leaving now. Call me if you need anything."

After saying goodbye to Jiangsu Film Studio, Cheng Sheng returned home, packed a few pieces of luggage, and went to Zeng Li's house across the street.

This time, he's not going to Xijiang alone; Zeng Li is with him too. After selecting the filming location, he will leave Zeng Li there to live for a period of time.

After flying to Changnan, we took a long-distance bus and arrived at Chongcun Village in Lianhua County, the birthplace of the revolution.

Chongcun Village is located in Shengquan Township in the southwest of Lianhua County. It is situated in a mountainous area and is one of the most remote villages in Lianhua County.

We took a bus to Lianhua County, then boarded a tractor and bumped along the way to Chong Village.

Zeng Li, who was riding a tractor for the first time, felt dizzy and lightheaded, and it took her a while to recover.

Zeng Li was born into an ordinary Manchu family. Her parents were wealthy, and she lived with her mother and younger sister from a young age. Although her family was not well-off, she was sent to learn dance, vocal music, and gymnastics from a young age and never experienced hardship.

Her face had become much paler along the way.

Dust billowed around her, and she inhaled a breath of air, swallowing the dust kicked up by the dirt road. "Cough cough!"

His expression immediately changed, and he covered his nose with his sleeve.

The environment here is absolutely terrible!

In her mind, the countryside should have blue skies, green meadows, and trees and fields everywhere.

But the area is full of barren mountains and harsh environment.

As he passed by rows of low, earthen houses, Cheng Sheng carried a large bag of biscuits. He grabbed handfuls of biscuits from every child he encountered along the way.

They found the best house in the village, which was also where the village officials worked.

Cheng Sheng visited the village head and then explained his purpose.

The village chief was very excited and happy to hear that Cheng Sheng wanted to film a movie here.

This would generate revenue for the village, so the village chief agreed to all of Cheng Sheng's conditions.

Cheng Sheng knew a little about Chong Village from another memory.

Because this village became the best choice for filming revolutionary films in the future.

If Cheng Sheng had acted a few years earlier, Chongcun might have been able to take off much sooner.

That's why he came here in advance to observe and arranged for Zeng Li to live here.

"Director Cheng, thank you for choosing this place. Our entire village will definitely cooperate with you." The village chief flashed a row of white teeth and excitedly raised his hand to assure everyone.

It's all because of money. Chongcun, this small mountain village, is too poor. The land is too dry to grow any crops. All the adult laborers in the village have gone out to work, leaving only some children, women and the elderly in the village.

Now a famous director has come and wants to film a movie in the village. This is a great opportunity to make the village rich.

Each villager who appears briefly on camera will receive money, and the crew's food, drink, and other expenses will also amount to a large sum.

He must seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Despite his advanced age, the village chief has some knowledge of the outside world. He has been to the county town before, and his grandson has told him many interesting things about the outside world.

He had heard his grandson mention Cheng Sheng, and had also seen his photo. He knew that Cheng Sheng had won awards abroad and was a box office legend in China.

If this movie wins an award, it will definitely bring some fame to my village.

This could attract tourists or other film crews to shoot movies here.

"Director, thank you for your cooperation. We'll go back to the county town to buy some things today. My friend will be living here for a month to experience rural life. I hope you'll take good care of him."

Cheng Sheng pointed at Zeng Li and said.

"Oh my, such a beautiful young woman, if she lived here, exposed to the sun and rain, wouldn't she..."

The village chief looked worried.

He knew all too well the hardships of life here; even a beautiful girl would become a woman with dry skin from the wind and frost in less than a month.

"Director, you don't need to worry about me. I'm not afraid of any hardship in order to play the role well."

Zeng Li interrupted with a smile.

Seeing that the girl insisted, the village chief didn't say anything.

“My people will be here to set up the set in a few days. I’ll ask the villagers to help out then. Don’t worry, I’ll pay them,” Cheng Sheng said.

"Okay, I'll make sure they cooperate fully." (End of Chapter)