I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

Seeing that Cheng Sheng was interested, the two took the opportunity to chat with him about the various secrets and gossip of the wives' circle in Beijing and the rules of their circle.

Cheng Sheng listened quietly, becoming increasingly alarmed as he listened.

What appears to be an elegant and high-class circle of wealthy wives is actually a top-tier gossip hub in private.

They have a wide range of interests, including education, public welfare, art, and social life, but their greatest passion remains the secret gossip of the entertainment industry. Their conversations are as casual as those of ordinary people, yet they possess firsthand information from the top.

This circle has an extensive network of information; almost nothing in the entertainment industry can escape their notice.

They even formed their own secret groups to share resources and industry news, using their connections to pave the way for themselves and their husbands, and to exchange resources.

Cheng Sheng listened with increasing emotion. Even though he had memories of his past life and knew the industry trends many years later, the many insider secrets and deep-seated rules revealed by the two were still things he had never known before.

At that moment, he fully understood that the entertainment industry was far more glamorous and simple than it appeared on the surface. Too many secrets and power struggles were hidden in the top circles that ordinary people could not see.

"We can talk about these gossips later." Seeing that the two were getting more and more into their conversation, Cheng Sheng quickly interrupted them, "You two go wash up and take a bath first, and then come out for breakfast. If you keep talking, it will be almost noon."

The two women smiled and nodded, took their change of clothes, and headed to the bathroom together.

This presidential suite features multiple private bathrooms, spacious and luxurious, with ample space for two people to wash and groom themselves separately.

But they still walked side by side into the suite's largest bathroom with a view, perfectly in sync.

The rising steam gently enveloped the entire bathroom, creating a beautiful and captivating scene of two women bathing together.

Cheng Sheng wanted to go in and help rub her back, but was gently stopped by the introverted and shy Xu Fan, and could only wait helplessly outside the door.

The warm pool water washed away the dust of their journey. Xu Fan turned his head to look at Chen Hong, who was still elegant and beautiful beside him, and exclaimed sincerely, "Hong, you are really too beautiful. No wonder you are the number one beauty in the mainland. It's no wonder that Cheng Sheng is so fond of you."

The Chinese entertainment industry in the 1980s and 90s was full of beauties and goddesses, and Chen Hong was able to firmly hold the throne of "Mainland China's No. 1 Beauty" among a group of stunning actresses. Her looks and temperament were truly top-notch, and she was the white moonlight and dream lover of an entire generation.

In many of her classic film and television works, she appeared without makeup or with only a touch of cosmetics, yet she possessed a refined and ethereal beauty with a lingering charm, as if she had been meticulously sculpted and inscribed by time, gentle yet stunning, and breathtakingly beautiful.

Her facial features are perfectly proportioned according to the golden ratio, with natural and fluid lines that appear as if they were made from nature itself, without a trace of artificial sculpting.

This is a level that the current mass-produced cosmetic surgery faces can never reach.

Nowadays, many female celebrities originally had excellent natural features, but they insist on pursuing ultimate perfection and blindly undergo cosmetic surgery, which ultimately leads to stiff faces, unnatural lines, loss of charm, and a cheap and awkward appearance.

But Chen Hong is completely different. Her appearance can withstand the ultimate test of the camera. She is flawless from every angle. Whether it is a distant view or a close-up detail, every frame is exquisite, pleasing to the eye, and impeccable.

What's even more remarkable is her innate dignified charm. In her early twenties, when she was in the prime of her life, she possessed a gentle, elegant, and graceful demeanor, and her presence on camera was natural.

The visual quality of any film or television drama she stars in is greatly enhanced, which is the core reason why countless veteran directors in the industry favor her and focus on cultivating her.

Many stunning actresses have flaws in their looks, often stemming from their nose or jawline. Their noses may not be high and delicate enough, or their chins may lack definition. But Chen Hong possesses a refined and prominent nose, a sharp and defined jawline, and her eyebrows, eyes, nose, lips, and face shape complement each other perfectly. The simple word "beautiful" is simply insufficient to capture her charm and allure.

In the early classic Qiong Yao drama "Between Water and Clouds", Chen Hong and Chen Derong shared the stage, and the two of them set the standard for the most beautiful faces in the entire drama. Their charm was unique and it was hard to say who was better.

However, in the eyes of the audience, Chen Hong's looks and temperament are superior.

Chen Derong has delicate features and is very charming, but she has a hint of bitterness in her face and doesn't hold up to close scrutiny; while Chen Hong is gentle and graceful, and the more you look at her, the more charming she becomes, dignified yet lively.

Whether it's the tender romance dramas of Qiong Yao, the grand historical dramas, or the modern urban dramas, every character portrayed by Chen Hong has a beauty and temperament that can withstand repeated appreciation.

In particular, her portrayal of Diao Chan in the classic TV series "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" was stunning in every frame. Her unparalleled beauty and gentle demeanor were enough to make Dong Zhuo and Lü Bu fall head over heels for her.

The entire series is filled with beautiful women, yet none of them can shake her status as the most beautiful actress.

It was precisely because of this classic role that Chen Hong firmly established her unparalleled reputation as "the most beautiful woman in mainland China".

After hearing Xu Fan's praise, Chen Hong smiled faintly and said softly, "Cheng Sheng likes me? I didn't really notice."

Xu Fan sighed softly, his eyes filled with a mixture of understanding and melancholy: "I haven't been with Cheng Sheng for very long, but I'm very perceptive. The way he looks at you is out of genuine appreciation, cherishing, and favoritism, not just perfunctory curiosity. But the way he looks at me is completely different; there's not a trace of sincerity in his eyes. I know in my heart that in his eyes, I'm probably just a plaything for amusement."

Chen Hong listened quietly, secretly agreeing with Xu Fan's statement.

In every moment of her interactions with Cheng Sheng, his gentleness and sincerity towards her were always genuine and palpable, without any pretense.

Xu Fan said that Cheng Sheng only treated her as a plaything, but Chen Hong knew the truth perfectly well.

She was the one who took the initiative to approach him and flatter him step by step. She didn't seek true feelings, so naturally she couldn't expect Cheng Sheng's sincerity.

To be able to receive Cheng Sheng's favor and nourishment, and to be able to reverse the aging process and become younger and more beautiful, is already an incredible opportunity and a great blessing.

She and Xu Fan had a very good personal relationship and got along well, but a woman's mind is ultimately subtle. Deep down, she was never willing to let Xu Fan surpass her in any way.

Women's washing and bathing routines have always been meticulous, tedious, and extremely time-consuming.

Cheng Sheng waited patiently outside the door for nearly half an hour before the bathroom door slowly opened.

Chen Hong and Xu Fan emerged wrapped in pristine white bath towels. Their long, damp hair accentuated their snow-white skin, their gentle and captivating eyes and brows, their full and slender figures, and their dignified, elegant, and naturally noble demeanor—truly the epitome of a top-tier noblewoman.

Cheng Sheng felt a surge of excitement and a sense of accomplishment.

He rose from humble beginnings to achieve his current success, and the satisfaction he feels at conquering such a stunningly beautiful, elegant, and privileged woman is irreplaceable.

Outsiders might only think that Xu Fan's appearance is not as stunning as Chen Hong's, but in Cheng Sheng's eyes, Xu Fan possesses a unique dignity, nobility, and elegance. (End of Chapter)