Chapter 76: The Desperate Trio
Liu Xiaoli motioned for everyone, saying, "Sit down and talk."
Li Chen and Liu Yonghui nodded, acknowledging each other.
Looking at the three Lius and one Chen opposite him, Li Chen genuinely felt a sense of being outnumbered.
It was funny to think about, but not because of Miss Liu.
The combined strength of the three people opposite him couldn't compare to his.
Li Chen spoke first, smiling, "Auntie, with this setup, are you going to put me on trial?"
"Yifei, you're the party involved, you need to stand firm."
Liu Xiaoli smiled, "I told Old Chen what you said yesterday."
"Old Chen wants to meet you, and I think it's good to meet."
"You both have experience, so you can explain things more clearly."
You want me to talk to your male fan and boyfriend, you're really something, mother-in-law!
Li Chen grumbled in his heart.
Liu Yifei got up and took two steps to her boyfriend's side, pouting, "Is my stance clear now?"
Li Chen looked back and smiled, "That's more like it."
Chen Jingfei's first impression of Li Chen wasn't great; he was too confident, a bit too sharp.
He had put in so much effort, but couldn't convince Xiaoli to remarry.
What magic did this kid possess to capture the attention of both Xiaoli and her daughter?
"Xiaoli told me you said Red Star House is just a miscellaneous army, not professional at all?" Chen Jingfei asked.
Li Chen sighed inwardly, he hadn't misjudged Liu Xiaoli at all.
Even in her fifties, she still lived freely and uninhibitedly. This was something you two mother and daughter should just keep to yourselves.
Without thinking, she directly repeated it word for word to Chen Jingfei.
Li Chen nodded, "I said that, Mr. Chen."
Miss Liu hid behind him, gently tugging at Li Chen's sleeve.
Liu Yonghui, feeling indignant, interjected.
"Then, Director Li, may I ask, where is Red Star House unprofessional?"
Li Chen raised an eyebrow, looked at Liu Yonghui, and said directly.
"If Red Star House were professional, it wouldn't be helpless against all the malicious slander targeting Yifei!"
"For this, you, the agent, bear primary responsibility."
With that one sentence, Liu Yonghui's old face flushed red, and he couldn't back down.
Liu Yifei's heart raced, but for some reason, she wasn't angry at all about Li Chen's rudeness.
Liu Xiaoli didn't chime in. Chen Jingfei said, "Whether Old Liu is professional or not is not for you to judge."
Li Chen smiled, "Of course, I'm concerned about Yifei."
The implication was, if it weren't for Liu Yifei, who the hell would care what kind of outfit Red Star House was.
Chen Jingfei looked at his daughter's gaze towards Li Chen and sighed inexplicably in his heart.
Back then, Xiaoli looked at Old An just like that!
Li Chen continued, "Mr. Chen, don't be angry. I always speak to the matter, not the person."
"Mr. Liu's methods are long outdated."
"Now is the internet era; everything needs to keep pace with the Times."
Chen Jingfei narrowed his eyes and said, "Xiaoli told me you don't approve of Yifei developing in the music industry."
He's really good at twisting concepts, Li Chen thought to himself.
"I don't disapprove of Yifei developing in multiple areas."
"However, everything has its own laws, and the entertainment industry is no exception."
"What do you mean by that?" Chen Jingfei still wore a poker face, devoid of expression.
"The decline of the music industry and the rapid development of the film and television industry are the general trends of the current internet era."
"Going with the flow is what a wise person does."
"And no matter which direction one develops."
"It requires a gradual, sustained process accompanied by a lot of professional operations."
"Of course, in this process, the role of money cannot be ignored."
"But it is by no means omnipotent."
Chen Jingfei was fuming. Who are you implying?
Li Chen changed the subject and said, "Auntie and Mr. Chen paved the way for Yifei."
"Starting with television to build popularity, that was the right move."
"The strategy to develop towards the big screen afterward was also correct."
"However, the direction was wrong. The Hong Kong film market has long been in decline."
"They're all desperate to squeeze into the mainland."
"But Yifei, on the other hand, dove in headfirst and didn't make a splash."
Liu Yifei couldn't help but angrily thump her boyfriend.
Liu Xiaoli found Li Chen's words amusing and couldn't help but laugh.
Liu Yifei protested, "Mom..."
"Those two movies, weren't they chosen for me by you...?"
Liu Xiaoli couldn't laugh anymore.
Li Chen turned to glance at his girlfriend, his eyes full of tenderness.
Ignoring Chen Jingfei and Liu Yonghui's sullen old faces, he continued.
"Now, after suffering a setback, she suddenly turns around and dedicates herself entirely to the music industry."
"Forgive my bluntness, but that's completely desperate!"
For a long while, the living room was silent.
Li Chen sat calmly on the sofa, while Miss Liu hid behind her boyfriend like an ostrich.
Chen Jingfei stared at Li Chen for a long Time before speaking.
"I've long heard that Director Li is an eloquent speaker, and it seems the rumors are true."
"So, you're saying us old folks are outdated?"
"Mr. Chen, don't say that. Everyone has their specialty. When it comes to business, you are a senior." Li Chen flattered him.
After all, he was Miss Liu's godfather. Making things too ugly would also make Miss Liu uncomfortable.
Besides, Li Chen believed that Chen Jingfei, being able to make his business so large.
Wouldn't be a narrow-minded person, would he?
You and I are both doing this for Miss Liu's benefit.
If you can't even listen to a few truths.
Then that person is just like that.
"Indeed, the younger generation pushes aside the old, and new people replace the old."
"Xiaoli, I won't express an opinion anymore; everything is up to you to decide."
"Even signing our good daughter to his company is fine." Chen Jingfei said.
"No need, Mr. Chen, Yifei is still with Red Star House."
"If I did something like burning bridges, I'm afraid Auntie would look down on me." Li Chen smiled.
Chen Jingfei scoffed, neither for nor against it.
Liu Xiaoli smiled, "What nonsense are you talking about, child?"
Seeing that the storm had passed, Liu Yifei poked her boyfriend's forehead with her index finger.
"You only talk nonsense all day. You want to sign me? I'm not even willing!" Miss Liu said haughtily.
Li Chen laughed heartily, "Yes, yes, Huayi Brothers, Tangren Media, aren't they still lining up?"
The unusual meeting made the subsequent dinner party seem unpredictable.
Except for Liu Yonghui, who left early, probably because Li Chen's words made him lose face.
Chen Jingfei stayed until the very end.
At the dinner table, Miss Liu kept putting food on Li Chen's plate, making Chen Jingfei feel a little sour.
"Truly a leaky cotton-padded jacket, sigh!" Chen Jingfei sighed.
Miss Liu pouted, "No way, godfather."
With that, she quickly added another chopstick full to Chen Jingfei's plate.
Chen Jingfei was actually happy in his heart. Perhaps his daughter's lifelong happiness was settled.
And who knows, things between Xiaoli and him might take a turn for the better.
It was not in vain that he loved her for her sake and had given so much.
At the dinner table, Li Chen didn't actively seek conversation with Chen Jingfei.
He answered when Chen Jingfei asked him something.
It wasn't until Han Sanping called that Li Chen found a moment to step out for some fresh air.
"You're back, kid?" Han Sanping asked.
"Yeah, came back yesterday. Today I finalized the lead actor and director for ip man." Li Chen said.
"Alright, then let's meet tomorrow and talk. I'll introduce someone to you tomorrow." Han Sanping said.
"Who?" Li Chen was getting a little paranoid whenever Han Sanping mentioned introducing someone to him now.
"Jiang Wen."
Sanjiang is out of the question, it might be on shelves the day after tomorrow. Still, thank you to all the readers for your support and votes.