I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

Everything she saw tonight is impacting the image of the country that she had been raised to have since childhood.

It's like shattering and rebuilding her worldview.

Western media reports that after sunset, Chinese cities quickly quiet down, the streets become deserted, and people always have to consider safety issues when going out.

Nightlife is a luxury for ordinary Chinese people.

But what she saw tonight was a completely different scene.

As we drove along, the city was bustling, no less so than the sand-dropping machine.

Especially in the food street, the air is filled with the aroma of food, and even late at night, many people are still out having late-night snacks, taking walks, and chatting.

Everything seemed so natural and safe.

They can casually sling their bags over their shoulders and place their phones on the table without feeling nervous or afraid of being robbed.

This seemed a bit unbelievable to Scarlett.

Los Angeles is a vibrant city at night, but it's also one of the most dangerous places to be.

The nights in the United States are generally fraught with security risks, with frequent violent crimes, widespread gun violence, and common drug trafficking.

Nighttime is also the peak time for crime in the United States, especially in slums and areas where homeless people congregate.

That place is a haven for crime.

Ordinary citizens wouldn't dare go to those places at night.

Scarlett felt that comparing the nights in her country to those in China, the nights in China were simply heaven.

"Heh, the media are just guns in the hands of politicians. They will report whatever politicians want to report, even demonizing news."

No one knows the true nature of the United States better than Cheng Sheng.

Having another memory, he was well aware of the malice the US harbored towards China.

Technological blockade, foreign interference, military containment, and so on.

"I hate politics and politicians."

Scarlett said something.

At this moment, the dishes Cheng Sheng ordered were served.

"Beer and barbecue are just as good as steak and red wine in a Western restaurant. Cheers!"

After pouring Scarlett a beer, Cheng Sheng raised his glass and said...

"The atmosphere here is much better than in a Western restaurant; it feels very homey and welcoming. I like it."

After clinking glasses, Scarlett downed her drink in one gulp, then enjoyed her barbecue and chatted.

"Cheng, I'm curious. With your talent, you should be developing your career in Hollywood, the holy land of movies, but you seem to be very resistant. Why is that?"

During her cameo role in "Three Kingdoms", she invited Cheng Sheng to go to Hollywood to make a movie, but Cheng Sheng refused.

This was incredibly unbelievable to her.

Every star and director in the world wants to work in Hollywood, and even if they suffer setbacks, they will do everything they can to get into Hollywood.

“Scarlett, I understand what you mean, but there’s a Chinese saying: ‘Build high walls, store up grain, and delay declaring yourself king.’ Do you understand what that means?” Cheng Sheng peeled a shrimp shell and said.

Scarlett could speak some Chinese, but how could she possibly understand such profound language?

With her big, innocent eyes, she looked at me with a "you'd better explain yourself" expression.

Ok!

Trying to speak classical Chinese with foreigners is like casting pearls before swine.

Cheng Sheng explained the meaning of those three sentences. After listening, Scarlett suddenly understood and said with a smile, "Cheng Sheng, no matter whether you become king in the country in the end, you can't forget the movie you promised me."

"Don't worry, I won't forget what I promised you."

Afterwards, the two chatted while drinking beer and eating barbecue.

The plate of crayfish was finished in no time.

Seeing Scarlett licking her fingers while her eyes were still fixed on the empty plate, Cheng Sheng smiled and called the owner to bring another plate of crayfish.

After two or three bottles of beer, Scarlett's face was slightly flushed and slightly tipsy.

She looked at Cheng Sheng with some interest and asked, "Cheng, what is your dream?"

"Dream? Haha, that's obviously sleeping until I naturally wake up and counting money until my hands cramp."

"So, isn't it a simple yet beautiful dream?"

Cheng Sheng smiled slightly and said.

Scarlett laughed when she heard this: "Haha, Cheng, your life is probably the life of most people. I'm just like you, I also want to live a life of complacency."

"Scarlett, if you want to just lie down and relax, it's really easy. Just marry a rich second-generation or a wealthy man, and you can achieve it very easily."

"Cheng, you seem to be quite wealthy, why don't I marry you!"

Scarlett blinked her big eyes.

"Hehe, Scarlett, if you really married me, your fans would definitely go crazy trying to assassinate me. I don't want to live a life of constant fear." Cheng Sheng knew Scarlett was joking.

According to another memory, Scarlett has a boyfriend now, I think his name is Rez, and they're getting married around this time next year.

However, the marriage only lasted three years, ending in divorce in 2010 due to incompatibility and other reasons.

Scarlett Johansson has had three relationships. Her first public relationship was with famous rock singer and actor Jared Leto. The two were even photographed kissing passionately in the street when they were deeply in love. However, this relationship did not last long, and they broke up in less than a year due to their busy work schedules.

Then came her second relationship, Scarlett's first husband, Rejoic.

Her third relationship began in 2012. After two more years of passionate romance, they got married in a low-key ceremony. Unfortunately, even so, they could not escape the fate of a difficult marriage.

Scarlett Johansson divorced in 2017, citing irreconcilable differences in their values ​​as the reason.

It's said that if you're unlucky in love, you'll be successful in your career.

Scarlett Johansson became an instant sensation in Hollywood because of her sex appeal, but she also faced the same problem as Marilyn Monroe: no one cared whether she had acting skills or not.

Unlike Marilyn Monroe, Scarlett Johansson had the opportunity to change her destiny in this era.

So, in the first year after his divorce, NBA star Kevin Durant posted a message on social media: Scarlett, I want to drink your bathwater.

At that time, although Durant had not yet achieved his future success, he had just become the youngest scoring champion in league history and was a hot superstar.

It's truly astonishing that someone of his status and position would so humbly express his love for a woman.

But it also made Scarlett Johansson an instant sex symbol in the United States.

Then in 2013, Scarlett Johansson won the Best Actress award in Rome for her performance in the film "Her," without showing her face and relying solely on her voice.

In her later film, "Marriage Story," she abandoned her previous image and played a middle-aged, disillusioned divorced woman.

This proved her excellent acting skills.

This also made Cheng Sheng realize what Westerners' attitudes are towards marriage, so he never thought he would develop a romantic relationship with Scarlett.

Besides, she already has a boyfriend, and he doesn't want to ruin Scarlett's relationship.

Cheng Sheng and Scarlett chatted and drank, appearing quite happy.

Afterwards, Scarlett took the initiative to talk about her past, and unintentionally mentioned Rez. (End of Chapter)