I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

"We will stay here for more than three months. During these three months, we will have to trouble the villagers with our food and drink. We will pay for it."

Hearing Cheng Sheng say this, the village chief was even happier, as it perfectly matched his own thoughts.

Afterwards, Cheng Sheng talked with the village head about the situation in Chong Village.

Although life in the village has improved a lot since the reform and opening up, it still lacks resources due to its remote location.

The villagers don't have any other skills besides farming.

So the village has always been very poor.

In pursuit of higher goals, young people have left this place to work in coastal cities.

Some people made money outside, but instead of staying in the village, they moved to the county town or a nearby city.

This also meant that life in the village did not improve at all.

"Director, I'd like to donate five million. Could you find someone to help repair the road? That would make it easier for us to come and film in the future. What do you think?"

After the village chief described Chong Village, Cheng Sheng thought for a moment and said...

Five million may not be a lot, but it's enough to build a cement road leading to the town, and there might even be some left over.

Based on the price of rural cement roads at that time, the cost of building one kilometer of cement road was approximately 40 yuan.

The distance from Chongcun to the town is about 11 kilometers, which is about 440 million yuan. Five million yuan is enough to repair this road.

If the cement road were a little rougher, it would only cost three million to fix.

Of course, the road must be built to the best standard. Cheng Sheng will definitely have someone keep an eye on it. He doesn't want the road to be full of potholes after only a few days.

"Really?"

The village chief was very excited, and his face flushed instantly.

If this road were built, it would be incredibly important for the village's development. It would not only boost the village's economy but also improve traffic efficiency and safety.

It can also improve the lives and environment of the villagers.

To become the top leader of the village, the village head must be quite capable and very concerned about the village's development.

“That’s right. If you don’t believe me, you can give me the village’s account number, and I’ll transfer the money to you immediately.”

Five million is nothing to Cheng Sheng, but for Chongcun, it's an opportunity to change their lives.

"Director Cheng, thank you so much! You are truly a great benefactor to our village. We will definitely erect a monument in your honor and record all the good deeds you have done," the village chief said excitedly.

"No need for such trouble. I only did something insignificant." Cheng Sheng was both amused and exasperated. He never expected that someone would erect a monument for him. What did he do to deserve this?

Zeng Li sat quietly beside him, glancing at Cheng Sheng from time to time, feeling incredibly admiring: No wonder he's the man she's chosen; he does good deeds without seeking recognition.

After chatting with the village head for a while, Cheng Sheng declined the village head's offer to stay for dinner and instead got on the tractor and returned to the county town.

After having dinner in the county town, Cheng Sheng took Zeng Li to buy daily necessities to make it easier for her to live in Chong Village for the next month.

They returned to the hotel in the county town with their bags and packages.

As soon as they entered the room, they put down their purchases and hugged each other.

She kissed him from the bedside all the way to the bathroom.

They turned on the shower, and even as the raindrops fell on Hillary, the two didn't separate.

Cheng Sheng sniffed the rose scent emanating from Zeng Li, which ignited a raging fire in his heart. He turned Zeng Li over and made her place her hands on the mirror.

I do not know how long it has been.

Zeng Li gestured to Cheng Sheng with a dreamy look in her eyes.

Cheng Sheng understood.

He carried her out of the bathroom and onto the bed.

The next day. The two lay on the warm bed, and Cheng Sheng said gently, "You're going to Chong Village today. If you can't make it, don't force yourself."

Zeng Li said with a determined look in her eyes, "I will not give up. I must prove that I am no worse than anyone else."

At this moment, she was no longer Zeng Li, but Li Qin, the female lead in "Ten Red Army Soldiers Sent Off".

Cheng Sheng nodded appreciatively and said, "Okay, I support you."

"Ah Sheng, when are you going back to Beijing today?" Zeng Li felt a little reluctant to see Cheng Sheng leave.

"Your flight is probably tonight. I'll go to the airport after I get you settled in Chong Village this afternoon," Cheng Sheng said.

Upon hearing this, Zeng Li felt a little disappointed. She had hoped that Cheng Sheng could stay with her for a few more days, since they had just confirmed their relationship.

When a relationship between a man and a woman develops to a certain point, there is always a touch of reluctance to part ways.

But Zeng Li knew that Cheng Sheng was going back because of work, so she couldn't stop him.

There are still many things waiting for Cheng Sheng to handle in Kyoto.

However, being separated from her for more than a month was a bit too long for Zeng Li.

Her heart is now filled with Cheng Sheng's image, and she is very reluctant to let him go.

Since she was going to leave anyway, she had to do something...

Cheng Sheng held her and fell into a deep sleep.

The two of them woke up from hunger at three o'clock in the afternoon.

They've been working non-stop since last night, and neither of them has eaten anything...

After cleaning up, the two went out for a big meal and then returned to the hotel.

Having tasted the sweetness of love, neither of them considered separating.

Cheng Sheng didn't take Zeng Li to Chong Village, and he also changed his flight, postponing his return to Beijing until tomorrow.

Cheng Sheng called Peng Damo and asked him to bring people to Chongcun tomorrow to set up the film set.

He also called Xing Aina and asked her to send the script of "Ten Red Army Soldiers Sending Off" to the actors.

Yes, actor Cheng Sheng has been confirmed.

After explaining, Cheng Sheng and Zeng Li hugged each other again...

Just as Cheng Sheng and Zeng Li were enjoying their time together, news of the cast for "Ten Red Army Soldiers Sent Off" quickly spread online.

The male and female leads are Liu Ye and Zeng Li, respectively.

Liu Ye was originally auditioned for the second male lead, but Cheng Sheng felt that he was more suitable to play the male lead, so he gave the male lead to him and the second male lead to Zhang Yi.

As for Liu Dehua, Cheng Sheng personally called him, explained the reason, and then, as a favor, gave him a leadership role, which could be considered a cameo appearance!

Liu Dehua was not angry about losing the male lead role; instead, he laughed and agreed to Cheng Sheng's cameo appearance in the movie.

For the rest of the roles, Cheng Sheng cast veteran actors. As for the military unit appearing in the film, Cheng Sheng planned to ask his superiors for help and have them send several thousand soldiers to assist.

After a passionate night, Cheng Sheng reluctantly took Zeng Li to Chong Village the next day at noon.

Then, in a room that the village chief had vacated, he helped Zeng Li settle all her belongings.

Only then did Zeng Li reluctantly leave Chong Village.

Back in the county town, Cheng Sheng took a bus to Changnan to find the leader.

He informed his superior of the soldiers needed for the filming.

Borrowing thousands of people to film a movie and paying them off, the commander certainly wouldn't object. He even wanted to give Cheng Sheng more people so that his soldiers could earn more money.

Cheng Sheng readily agreed, as "Ten Red Army Soldiers Sent Off" required two battle scenes and a large crew. (End of Chapter)