I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

half an hour.

Cheng Sheng drove to the Kyoto Grand Hotel.

Chen Hong had obviously given prior notice; as soon as he entered the hotel, a waiter led him to Chen Hong's private room.

To Cheng Sheng's surprise, Chen Hong was the only person in the private room.

What about Chen Kaige?

Although he was very confused, Cheng Sheng still greeted him.

"Sister Hong."

Chen Hong's outfit today was very unique, featuring a black and gold color scheme.

The black and gold design is both elegant and youthful, perfectly showcasing the charm of a mature woman.

The most impressive thing about her outfit is that she mixed and matched the black leather suit with the gold mesh vest perfectly.

Leather suits exude a strong and masculine aura, while their clean lines soften the appearance of age.

The gold vest worn underneath shimmers with a delicate sheen under the light, instantly breaking the somberness of the black outfit.

Cheng Sheng particularly liked her "dark on the outside, bright on the inside" color scheme.

It retains the composure that comes with age while also exuding vitality, making it especially suitable for older women.

To be honest, mature women really can't just dress haphazardly.

Chen Hong, for example, knows how to enhance a sense of sophistication through the contrast of materials.

The leather suit she chose was crisp and stylish, and it flattered her figure, especially the lines around her waist and abdomen.

The skirt has a strong drape, and the silky fabric creates natural folds when you walk, which contrasts sharply with the structured look of the upper body.

Cheng Sheng discovered that Chen Hong was really good at using accessories to enhance her sophistication.

She follows the principle of "less is more," such as bright blue geometric earrings or wide gold bracelets, which are high-end yet understated pieces.

Cheng Sheng believes that every woman should find a style of dressing that suits her, just like Chen Hong.

Instead of blindly following trends or trying too hard to look young, use appropriate outfits to showcase the unique beauty of your age.

Sometimes Cheng Sheng wonders, why do some people become more charming as they get older?

After seeing Chen Hong's outfits, Cheng Sheng understood that it was because they knew how to use clothing to express their inner temperament.

Clothing is not just a tool for covering the body and keeping warm, but also a vehicle for showcasing personal taste and attitude.

Cheng Sheng remembered seeing Chen Hong for the last time at the premiere of "Three Kingdoms". She was wearing a black shirt, and instead of buttoning all the buttons properly, she unbuttoned one or two, creating a natural V-neck.

This small change instantly adds femininity and makes the neck line look particularly beautiful.

The choice of accessories also demonstrates skill.

Chen Hong rarely wears glittering jewelry; instead, she chooses accessories with simple designs but high-quality materials.

This "less is more" approach to styling is really something we can learn from in our daily lives.

Sometimes when Cheng Sheng sees his peers dressed in brightly colored clothes, he always feels that something is missing.

On the contrary, Chen Hong's simple and elegant style is more likely to stand the test of time.

This is probably what people often refer to as "a sense of sophistication"!

In fact, dressing well is a skill, especially for middle-aged women.

It's difficult to strike a balance between concealing minor figure flaws and highlighting one's strengths in terms of temperament.

But Chen Hong did it very well; every one of her outfits is worth appreciating and learning from.

In this respect, Cheng Sheng hopes that Zeng Li can learn from Chen Hong.

"Cheng Sheng, you're here. Please have a seat."

Chen Hong quickly stood up and said. Sitting opposite Chen Hong, Cheng Sheng asked directly, "Sister Hong, you didn't just invite me to dinner this time, did you?"

"Hehe, let's talk about it when the food arrives."

After Chen Hong finished speaking, she said to the waiter who followed her, "Now you can serve the food."

"Ok."

The waiter smiled politely and left the private room.

Before long, the dishes Chen Hong ordered started to arrive.

Chen Hong personally poured wine for Cheng Sheng, but Cheng Sheng quickly stopped her, saying, "Sister Hong, no need for wine, I drove here."

Seeing this, Chen Hong smiled and said, "It's alright. If you get drunk, just rest here. I've booked a room here."

Ah!
Cheng Sheng was stunned.

He treated himself to a meal and even booked a room here.

Does Chen Kaige know this?

What does Chen Hong mean by this?
Is this an implication?
Cheng Sheng glanced at Chen Hong and had to admit that Chen Hong was at the best age of her life.

"No wonder she's the most beautiful woman in mainland China. It's no wonder Chen Kaige fell for her at first sight, broke up with Ni Ping, and then married Chen Hong," Cheng Sheng thought to himself.

Although Chen Hong is beautiful, she is not the kind of woman who is all looks and no brains, but a woman who knows how to use her beauty.

At the age of 17, Chen Hong entered the entertainment industry. There, she met Teng Wenyi, a famous director 24 years her senior.

Teng Wenyi was a great help to Chen Hong, giving her the lead role in three of his films, which quickly made Chen Hong famous.

As a result, after dating for six years, Teng Wenyi showed no intention of getting married, so Chen Hong decisively chose to leave.

At the age of 23, Chen Hong encountered the role of Diao Chan in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms".

Chen Hong perfectly captured the essence of the "femme fatale" character, earning her the title of "China's No. 1 Beauty" for her role.

However, this beauty became a shackle in her early career: directors vied for her but only offered her roles as a "pretty face".

The delicate Wang Zixuan in "Three Variations on Plum Blossom" and the infatuated Du Qianqian in "Between Water and Clouds".

Even at the audition for Chen Kaige's "Temptress Moon", she lost to Gong Li because she was "too sharp in beauty".

This predicament peaked in 1996.

When filming "Palace of Desire", Li Shaohong asked her to "restrain her beauty": "Princess Taiping cannot just be beautiful, she must have a sense of fragility."

She filmed the scene where she first met Zhao Wenxuan 27 times, until she suddenly burst into tears the moment the director yelled "cut"—this impromptu tear became the most classic shot in the entire series.

Chen Hong later recalled: "That was the first time I realized that beauty can be a weapon, but it must be wrapped in the cracks of the character."

Beauty is certainly a powerful tool in the entertainment industry; even renowned director Chen Kaige has fallen for it.

Chen Kaige is about to start filming "Temptress Moon" and is holding auditions for actors from all over the country, including Chen Hong.

That day, she traveled a long way from out of town to the scene, and because she was so tired, she fell asleep while getting her makeup done.

When she woke up, she saw a man staring at her; it was Chen Kaige.

That's how the two met.

Later, Chen Kaige confessed: Actually, I was captivated by her the first time I saw her.

At that time, Chen Kaige and Ni Ping were together. They had been dating for eight years, and Ni Ping even attended Chen Kaige's father's funeral as Chen Kaige's daughter-in-law.

But even the deepest feelings cannot withstand the sudden flutter of a fleeting glance.

Finally, Chen Hong became pregnant, and it is said that she approached Ni Ping while heavily pregnant.

And so, Ni Ping and Chen Kai had to end their meeting with disappointment. (End of Chapter)