I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

Cheng Sheng frowned slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes: "It's just a few shots, how could it drive you crazy? Is the shot really that difficult?"

“It’s not difficult at all!” Peng Da Mo waved his hands repeatedly, his tone full of headache: “It’s just the simplest dialogue scene between the main character and the locals. There are no fight scenes or complicated emotional transitions. It should be a shot that can be taken with a snap, but we shot it dozens of times and did it again and again. We just couldn’t get the effect we wanted.”

He paused, then added with a touch of emotion, "Boss, you don't know, when you were around, let alone simple dialogue scenes like this, even complex dramatic scenes, with just a little guidance from you, we could basically get it right in one take, and the actors were always on point. But since you left, it's like everyone's lost their backbone. The actors can't find their rhythm, the camera transitions are always having problems, and the progress is frighteningly slow."

As he spoke, the bloated demon looked at Cheng Sheng, a wry smile on his face, a mix of teasing and seriousness in his voice, and asked, "Boss, tell me secretly, do you have some kind of magic? Otherwise, how come the filming atmosphere on set is so different when you're here versus when you're not?"

Upon hearing this, Cheng Sheng smiled faintly, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes, yet also a subtle sense of certainty.

He put down his water glass and slowly said, "There's no magic involved. It's just about understanding the characteristics of each actor, knowing how to guide them into character, and knowing how to make the shots flow more naturally."

He paused, his tone turning serious, and added, "Let's go to the set and see what went wrong with these few simple shots."

He certainly wouldn't tell the Enlarged Demon about this immersive ability.

After saying that, Cheng Sheng got up, picked up his coat, and walked towards the door first. When Peng Da Mo saw this, he immediately stood up and followed. A look of relief finally appeared on his face, as if he had seen a savior, and his steps became lighter.

The two quickly walked out of the hotel room and headed towards the film set. Sunlight filtered through the leaves, dispelling some of the morning chill and giving the struggling film crew a glimmer of hope.

As soon as he arrived at the entrance of the film set, the busy staff members were taken aback. When they saw that it was Cheng Sheng, their faces lit up with surprise and joy. They all stopped what they were doing and took the initiative to go up and greet him.

"Director, you're finally back!"

"Director Cheng, we've all been waiting for you!"

"Director Cheng..."

Greetings rang out across the set, and everyone's face was filled with genuine joy, instantly enlivening the previously somewhat dull atmosphere.

"Brother Hua, Naiwen, hello." Cheng Sheng waved with a smile.

At this moment, Da Tiantian walked over quickly, her face full of joy. Before Cheng Sheng could speak, she grabbed his arm and said in a sticky, coquettish tone, "Brother Sheng, why didn't you tell me you were coming back? I've been thinking about you all this time."

She clung to Cheng Sheng's arm, showing no sign of letting go, her face beaming with smiles the entire time, completely oblivious to the stares from the surrounding staff. It was as if she only wanted to share her longing and anticipation over the past few days. Their intimacy made the atmosphere on set even more relaxed. "Alright, we can talk about it back at the hotel. Let's film first," Cheng Sheng said gently, patting Da Tian Tian's hand. His tone carried a hint of helplessness, yet also a touch of doting affection.

"Mmm." Da Tiantian was also understanding and nodded obediently. She reluctantly let go of Cheng Sheng's arm and skipped to her position, ready to start filming.

After seeing Da Tian Tian off, Cheng Sheng looked around the film set, his gaze sweeping across every corner, and asked in confusion, "Huh, where's Li Xiaoran?"

"Director, Xiao Ran isn't feeling well today and has taken the day off to rest at the hotel." At this moment, Li Xiao Ran's assistant quickly stepped forward and explained softly, her tone somewhat restrained.

"What happened? Are you sick? Have you seen a doctor?" Upon hearing that Li Xiaoran was not feeling well, Cheng Sheng's tone immediately became tense, his brows furrowed, and he asked impatiently, his eyes full of worry.

As Li Xiaoran's assistant, she already knew about the special relationship between Cheng Sheng and Li Xiaoran. When Cheng Sheng asked her about his concern so directly, she blushed and stammered, "Director, Sister Xiaoran is... she's on her period, not sick."

"Who's here!" Cheng Sheng was taken aback at first, then suddenly realized, and the tension on his face gradually faded, replaced by a hint of tenderness that was barely perceptible—it turned out to be her period, no wonder she had to take a day off, this was the most uncomfortable time.

"Then why didn't you take care of her at the hotel?" Cheng Sheng's tone softened a bit, but still carried a hint of reproach as he asked.

"Sister Xiaoran asked me to come to the set to help her ask for leave. She said there's no need to take special care of her, and I'll be back right away." The assistant quickly explained, his face full of apology. After speaking, he turned around and left the set quickly, afraid that Cheng Sheng would blame him again.

On the other side, seeing this, the bloated demon immediately shouted to everyone on set, "Everyone get ready! The director is back now, so let's all cheer up, take our time filming, and try to complete this scene in one take, so as not to disappoint the director!"

"Good!" Everyone responded in unison, their voices loud and clear. With Cheng Sheng present, confidence shone on everyone's face, and the previously dull morale instantly soared, even their movements became much more nimble.

"Let's begin!" With a "smack" of the script supervisor's clapperboard, the scene that had been troubling the crew for three or four days officially started filming.

Cheng Sheng stood beside the monitor, his eyes narrowed, and he instantly activated the "Immersive Experience" cheat.

As the cheat was activated, an invisible force enveloped the entire set, and everyone seemed to have their "acceleration button" pressed, instantly reaching peak performance.

The crew members operated their tools with exceptional fluidity, without the usual stutters and mistakes; the cameramen's eyes shone brightly, inspiration flowed freely, their cameras moved with ease, capturing shots with unparalleled precision, even unintentionally producing many unexpected and classic shots; the actors on set were completely immersed in their roles, their every word and action no longer deliberate acting, but truly becoming the characters themselves, portraying another life.

Liu Dehua was no longer just Liu Dehua; he had completely transformed into Zheng He. With a calm demeanor and humble tone, he patiently conversed with the local villagers, meticulously learning about the local customs and traditions. Every move he made exuded Zheng He's elegance and authority. Da Tiantian also perfectly embodied the role of the team doctor. Although she had no lines in this scene, she remained composed and attentive beside Zheng He, her presence no less commanding than the lead actor's, displaying a remarkable charisma on screen. (End of Chapter)