I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

Ring ring ring!
Suddenly, the cell phone rang.

Zeng Li, barely able to support her back, walked to the bedside and took out her phone from under the pillow.

"Sister Li, the production team of 'Blue Archives' wants you to join the crew tomorrow to study the script together."

The caller was Zeng Li's agent.

"Okay, please book my plane ticket first."

"Ok."

After ending the call, Zeng Li put her phone on the bedside table, then started changing her clothes. She then sat in front of the mirror, picked up a paintbrush, and slowly applied light makeup.

A few minutes later, Cheng Sheng came out of the bathroom and asked Zeng Li, "Who called just now?"

"My agent, I'm starting work tomorrow. The 'Blue Archives' production team wants everyone to study the script together."

"I've finished my makeup," Zeng Li said.

"With your current status, why would you film a TV series? It's a thankless task," Cheng Sheng said, shaking his head.

Zeng Li now holds a very high status. The film "Ten Red Army Soldiers" directly earned her the Best Actress award, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that she is the top female star in the entertainment industry today.

What does it mean to switch careers and act in TV dramas with such a background?
Devalued!

Plundering resources?
For someone of her current status to act in a TV series would be a real loss of face.

Zeng Li hadn't considered the idea of ​​vying for resources, but others might.

After all, it's a bit much for a movie star like her to lower her standards to compete for television resources.

Some people online have also commented on this, saying that Zeng Li's behavior was too unseemly.

In response, Cheng Sheng could only say that Zeng Li had lost her mind, or that Zeng Li's company had lost its mind.

Why would they want a Venice Film Festival Best Actress to star in a TV series?

This is like a big star suddenly filming a short drama in the future; the impact of that is self-evident.

Whether now or in the future, there is an unwritten hierarchy of contempt in the film and television industry.

Movie stars > TV stars > Web series/web movie stars.

From the industry to the audience, the existence of a hierarchy of contempt has been tacitly accepted.

Movie stars are considered "higher-class".

Many celebrities in the Chinese entertainment industry share this view.

In recent years, many actors who rose to fame through television dramas have flocked to the film industry.

For example, Liu Yifei once said in an interview that she would rather make movies.

Because the production cycle is short, and the filming quality is quite high.

This level of quality is primarily reflected in its commercial value.

In the public's mind, what movies earn is real money from box office revenue.

The titles that movie stars receive are often "actors with billions in box office revenue".

TV personalities mostly boast about their viewership and ratings.

Regardless of whether the data is fabricated, it is far less intuitive than box office figures.

In addition, film industry professionals also have a significant advantage in business resources.

Even some relatively inexperienced film actors are highly favored by wealthy patrons.

But TV dramas are different.

For the audience, it is a common pastime.

The vast majority of people watch it for the story and to ship the couples.

Therefore, the performances in TV dramas are made as natural as possible.

The expression of emotions relies more on relatively straightforward facial expressions and language.

More importantly, the performances of TV drama actors are often prone to becoming formulaic.

Most of them are trapped in fixed images, repeating them year after year.

In fact, the so-called "movie stars" and "television stars" are just a crude classification.

Without a good script and conscientious production, even the most talented filmmakers cannot turn something mediocre into something magical. In the end, they will only waste the audience's emotions.

Similarly, television actors can only prove themselves by carefully selecting their roles and honing their acting skills.

Ultimately, compared to misplaced "comparison and denigration,"

What the Chinese entertainment industry needs more are good actors and good works.

But in Cheng Sheng's opinion, the TV series "Blue Archives" is hardly a classic.

Even if Zeng Li performs well, she won't gain much popularity.

But if the show flops, Zeng Li will bear most of the blame, since she is the biggest star in the show.

"You've said it several times already, and now that the contract is signed, there's no chance to back out."

Zeng Li also felt a little regretful, not knowing why she had acted so foolishly back then.

“Next time you’re going to take on a role, it would be best if you told me first so I could take a look and make a decision,” Cheng Sheng said gently.

"Okay, honey, I love you."

"I love you too, my wife."

The two looked at each other, then slowly pressed their lips together.

"After you join the film crew tomorrow, we might not see each other for a few more days, so let's not go out today."

After they parted, Cheng Sheng said softly.

"Ah."

Zeng Li nodded with tender eyes.

Goooo!

Suddenly, Zeng Li heard a rumbling sound coming from her stomach, which made her face turn red.

"I'll make you breakfast," Cheng Sheng said gently.

With that, Cheng Sheng went to the kitchen.

Zeng Li came to the living room, turned on the TV, and waited quietly for Cheng Sheng to cook for her, her eyes filled with happiness.

Through the misty glass door, that tall figure was busy at the kitchen counter.

As Zeng Li gazed at it, she became completely mesmerized.

The way to a person's heart is through their stomach.

Previously, I always thought this saying was directed at women: when a woman wants to win a man's heart, she must first win his stomach.

Looking back now, it seems that this statement also applies to men.

Moreover, men who can cook for women are really charming.

This reminded Zeng Li of a saying on the internet: When a woman doesn't know how to choose a partner, she might as well try this new standard: find a man who is willing to cook for you for the rest of his life, you can't go wrong.

Sanmao said, "If a marriage doesn't involve the mundane details of laundry, cooking, counting money, and raising children, it's unlikely to last."

Isn't it the deepest love when a man is willing to research recipes for you and adjust his diet according to your preferences and the season?
I once read a quote in a book: Before getting engaged to a man, go on a trip with him first. After the trip, she will know whether he is worth marrying.

When a man goes from being unfamiliar with a dish to becoming familiar with it, and then to being able to cook it with ease and skill, it embodies the greatest love and affection a man can have for a woman.

What women want from men most of the time is not how much money they have, but how much affection they receive.

A man who is willing to cook for a woman must truly love her.

Every dish he cooks is a testament to his love for her; a woman can always taste the flavor of love in his cooking.

A man who is willing to go into the kitchen for a woman, a man who is willing to learn how to cook for a woman, a man who is willing to patiently prepare three meals a day for a woman—such a man is absolutely worthy of a woman's deep love.

half an hour.

Cheng Sheng was carrying two bowls of noodle soup, with a dozen or so slices of braised beef on top.

"Sister Li, eat it while it's hot, be careful not to burn yourself."

Cheng Sheng beckoned Zeng Li over and then spoke very gently.

The aroma from the bowl tantalizes the taste buds.

Zeng Li said gently, "Honey, thank you. No one has been this good to me since my parents divorced. I don't know what I would do without you by my side..." (End of Chapter)