Chapter 87: Enough for You to Have Two More Coming-of-Age Ceremonies
Rongchen Film and Television’s eight-character corporate culture was seen as Li Chen revealing his ambitions to the industry and the outside world.
In fact, one could already see this from Rongchen Film and Television’s continuous big moves over the past year.
Even netizens joked that Huayi Brothers' status as a private enterprise leader had been precarious ever since Director Li bought Jinxiu Mingzun.
Now, media outlets are even reporting that Huayi Brothers is about to face an aftershock.
Wang Jinghua will lead a group of Huayi Brothers' big names, including Chen Daoming, Liu Jialing, Anita Yuen, and Tony Leung Ka-fai, in a mass defection!
This news was like a deep-sea bomb, leaving everyone in the industry and various media outlets stunned and disoriented!
Although there had been rumors before, this time the whistleblower claimed to be an insider with close ties to Huayi Brothers.
Immediately, the media, like green-headed flies smelling blood, called the Big and Little Wangs and Wang Jinghua herself.
However, the Big Wang and Wang Jinghua’s replies were ambiguous, avoiding a direct answer.
Only the Little Wang denied the matter.
But the more they acted this way, the more it suggested something was amiss.
The media and netizens speculated whether Wang Jinghua’s next destination was Rongchen Film and Television.
After all, Yang Siwei and Wang Jinghua had a close relationship.
The outside world was laughing at Huayi Brothers, saying that when the tree falls, the monkeys scatter.
Without Wang Jinghua, Huayi Brothers' only artist advantage compared to Rongchen Film and Television would also cease to exist.
From then on, Rongchen Film and Television was crowned the new king.
On August 14th, Tang Yan and Huo Wenxi returned to Beijing together, bringing with them the edited film of father's love is like a mountain.
In the screening room of Splendid Diamond.
The three senior executives of Rongchen Film and Television, plus two signed artists, watched the movie with Huo Wenxi from Emperor Entertainment Group.
Yang Mi was engrossed in the film.
Wu Bin nodded frequently, clearly impressed by Li Chen’s title as China's top screenwriter.
The film, nearly 140 minutes long, was captivating throughout, with multiple plot twists that kept the audience enthralled.
Tony Leung Ka-fai and several Hong Kong actors' performances were also impeccable.
Tang Yan, as a newcomer, performed adequately.
After it ended, Huo Wenxi smiled and said, “Director Li, if there are no issues, I will meet you with the crew in Venice then.”
Li Chen nodded with a smile: “No problem, see you in Venice.”
Huo Wenxi was pleased in her heart; being able to go to Venice together.
With Director Li’s Golden Palm reputation, the previously accumulated word-of-mouth, and Emperor Entertainment Group’s strength.
Selling father's love is like a mountain for a good price would certainly not be a problem.
As Yang Siwei escorted her out, Huo Wenxi smiled and said, “No need to see me off, Siwei, see you in Venice.”
“See you in Venice, Mani Jie.” Yang Siwei watched Huo Wenxi drive away and gently shook her head.
Returning to the screening room, Tang Yan and Yang Mi were still there, while Wu Bin had gone to attend to other matters.
Tang Yan hadn't expected that the next time she saw Yang Mi, they would both be artists under the same company.
“Boss, now that you have Mi Mi, you can’t be fickle,” Tang Yan joked.
Yang Mi was still a little unaccustomed to Tang Yan’s familiarity with her senior.
She proactively took Tang Yan’s hand and said somewhat shyly, “Don’t talk nonsense, it’s all just rumors online.”
“I still remember senior’s expressionless remark that day: ‘You’re not qualified to talk to me’!”
Li Chen was about to say something with a smile.
Yang Siwei knocked and entered, just in time to hear Tang Yan joking with the boss.
She immediately chimed in, “Don’t worry, Tangtang, the boss’s heart is as pure as the sun.”
“Mi Mi can’t even shake it a bit.”
Yang Mi was stunned. From what she heard, her senior had someone.
She glanced at Tang Yan, who didn't seem surprised either.
“Is there, is there something I don’t know?”
Yang Mi looked back and forth between Yang Siwei and Tang Yan.
Yang Siwei smiled and said, “Boss, there’s no need to hide it from Mi Mi anymore, right?”
But in her heart, she thought she'd have to go to Yifei later to claim credit.
Li Chen smiled and said, “I never intended to hide it from her. We’ll go to Qianqian’s coming-of-age ceremony together in a couple of days.”
Yang Mi’s eyes widened, looking incredulous.
“Senior, you, you and Yifei…?”
“Aren’t you surprised? The boss hid it pretty well, didn’t he?” Yang Siwei said with a smile.
At this moment, Yang Mi felt a mix of emotions.
Lin Zhiying, Huang Xiaoming, and Hu Ge, who were rumored to be dating Liu Yifei, were truly wronged.
She and Tangtang were even more wronged; online rumors said they were the senior’s main wife and concubine.
It turned out the real main wife had already been in place for a long time.
“Alright, what’s the big fuss?”
“We’ll go together on the seventeenth.”
“There will be many guests and many media that day.”
“Siwei, Mi Mi’s styling team needs to be in place today.”
“Her fashion sense is really a bit unbearable.”
“Don’t worry, boss, everyone will be in place before work ends today,” Yang Siwei guaranteed.
Yang Mi had already recovered and pouted, “Senior, Yifei’s fashion sense isn’t much better than mine.”
Li Chen chuckled, “That’s why I said it was unbearable.”
Yang Siwei and Tang Yan also laughed, “Boss, Tangtang and I are going to tell Yifei on you.”
“Suit yourselves, I won’t admit I said it anyway.” Li Chen stood up, preparing to leave.
Yang Siwei and the other two also stood up and asked, “Where are you going, boss?”
“Punching out for the day…”
“But, it’s not time to get off work yet,” the three looked at each other, Yang Siwei said.
“I’m the boss, I make the rules.”
Only after the senior left did Yang Mi curiously ask, “Siwei, is senior usually this easy to talk to?”
Tang Yan smiled and said, “That depends on the person. You’ll see another side of our boss later.”
Yang Siwei took out a key from her pocket and handed it to Yang Mi.
“What kind of key is this? The design is so exquisite, like a work of art,” Yang Mi said, taking it with a smile.
Yang Siwei said, “This is a company artist benefit; Tangtang has one too.”
“It’s at Huangcheng Meiyuan in the Second Ring Road. You can move in anytime, and you can bring your parents too.”
Yang Mi clicked her tongue and said, “Huangcheng Meiyuan? For me?”
“As long as you are a company artist, it’s yours to use,” Yang Siwei explained with a smile.
Tang Yan put her arm around Yang Mi and laughed, “Don’t be so surprised. Come on, I’ll take you to see it.”
“From now on, we’ll be neighbors.”
Yang Siwei shook her head and left the office with the two of them.
After leaving the company building, Yang Mi gossiped, “Tangtang, when did senior and Yifei get together?”
Tang Yan shook her head and said, “I’m not sure about the specifics, you can ask her when you meet her.”
“I feel like I’ve been stimulated by senior one after another today,” Yang Mi said, patting her chest.
“First, the underground relationship with Yifei, they really kept it a secret!”
“Then there’s this Huangcheng Meiyuan benefit; I feel like I’m dreaming.”
“I was the same as you at first, but you’ll get used to it. Our boss isn’t short on money,” Tang Yan said with a smile.
“I heard that even the small units in Huangcheng Meiyuan are over two hundred square meters.”
“I’d have to film more than ten versions of The Return of the Condor Heroes to afford that!” Yang Mi said, counting on her fingers.
On the seventeenth, the sun was just right.
A film filing on the General Administration’s official website and Liu Yifei’s unprecedented coming-of-age ceremony.
Both topped the headlines of major entertainment sections, taking the first two spots.
The former was based on the countless calls from original fans over the past two years for Director Li to bring the story to the big screen.
The latter was due to Chen Jingfei’s lavish spending of 1.8 million.
The 17th was a date set long ago, originally intended for a simultaneous signing with Sony.
But then Li Chen suddenly appeared out of nowhere.
Leaving Chen Jingfei and Sony to work in vain.
Miss Liu arrived at Li Chen’s villa early in the morning.
When Li Chen came downstairs, Miss Liu was already sitting cross-legged on the sofa, calmly stroking her beloved dog’s fur.
“When did you arrive?” Li Chen asked with a smile, sitting next to Miss Liu.
Miss Liu’s beloved dog wagged its tail as soon as it saw Li Chen.
“I thought you had forgotten what day it was today. Mom told me to remind you to come early.”
Li Chen nodded, looking his girlfriend up and down.
“Qianqian, you’re not planning to wear that outfit, are you?”
“What, does it not look good? I think it’s fine.”
Miss Liu said, standing up and twirling around.
Li Chen was speechless.
This girl really 'acts recklessly' relying on her pretty face.
She wore a sequined silver camisole on top and an orange A-line skirt on the bottom.
It looked more like a street stall item than actual street stall clothes.
Li Chen couldn't bear to look directly: “A crystal princess should wear a princess dress with crystal shoes.”
“Listen to me today, just wait.”
“What are you going to do…?” Miss Liu pressed.
Without a word, Li Chen picked up his phone and called Yang Siwei.
After hanging up, Miss Liu was unhappy: “Are you looking down on me? Me wearing this? Does it make you lose face?”
Li Chen smiled and flicked his girlfriend’s nose: “What are you thinking?!”
“How could I look down on you? I want to help you achieve your dream.”
“What do you mean?” Miss Liu asked.
“Isn’t your dream to become a peerless beauty like Audrey Hepburn, with unparalleled grace?”
Miss Liu was puzzled: “But what does that have to do with this?”
Li Chen smiled and said, “Of course it has something to do with it.”
“To become someone like Audrey Hepburn.”
“You have to improve yourself comprehensively, not just your acting skills.”
“Taste, style, and aesthetics all need to be improved.”
“Even Cinderella needs a pair of magical crystal shoes to become a princess, doesn’t she?”
Miss Liu seemed to understand but not fully, but she could feel her boyfriend’s good intentions.
“You’re the only one who can talk; I can’t argue with you anyway, so I’ll just let you have your way.”
Miss Liu hugged her boyfriend’s waist, burying her head in his chest, feeling soft and sweet inside.
In less than an hour, Yang Siwei arrived swiftly, followed by the company's styling team.
Each person carried a prepared dress, not a formal gown, but still very valuable.
It was Yang Siwei's first time at the boss's house, and the decor was truly elegant and luxurious.
Upon seeing Liu Yifei's attire, she was also a bit confused.
She secretly sighed that the boss had foresight.
He had asked her to prepare in advance, so there was no need for extra chatter.
“Boss, where are your dressing room and fitting room?”
“Let Qianqian take you there, hurry up,” Li Chen said.
Yang Siwei nodded and stepped forward, pulling Liu Yifei: “Yifei, today is your important day, you can’t just make do like this.”
“Alright, today I’ll listen to your Director Li,” Liu Yifei said with a smile.
She had just glanced around and felt that her boyfriend’s company’s styling team was indeed much more professional than her Red Star House’s.
A group of about ten people, even in Li Chen’s home dressing room, didn’t feel crowded.
“General Manager Yang, how much did Director Li’s villa cost?” a young girl quietly asked.
“Don’t ask me, it’s my first time here too,” Yang Siwei said with a smile.
Yang Siwei was also full of envy in her heart.
Looking at this dressing room, it was most likely prepared by the boss for Yifei.
“Yifei, how much did my boss buy this house for?” Yang Siwei also asked curiously.
Liu Yifei had just picked an outfit from over a dozen dresses.
Hearing Yang Siwei ask, she shook her head and smiled, “I haven’t asked him, I don’t care about those things.”
“If you’re curious, I’ll ask him for you later.”
Miss Liu said with a smile.
She was very close to Yang Siwei.
A few days ago, she had directly clarified her relationship with her boyfriend in front of Yang Mi, making them insiders.
At noon, Yang Siwei called the company driver directly and asked him to pick them up from the boss's villa.
Yang Mi, Tang Yan, and Luo Jin were also visiting Li Chen's villa for the first time.
The few of them sat in the artificial pavilion on the lawn outside the villa.
Yang Mi looked at the couple and smiled, “I didn’t expect you and senior to be so secretive!”
“No wonder when you came to visit the set of The Return of the Condor Heroes, I felt like you and Jin Ge were acting strange.”
Luo Jin laughed, “It’s not too late to know today, is it?”
“Mi Mi, I’m your proper senior; we’re both from the Acting Department.”
“Why do you call Director Li ‘senior’ but call me ‘Jin Ge’? That’s not right.”
The three were joking when Li Chen and Yang Siwei also came out.
Li Chen hadn't dressed up much.
He wore a dark blue cardigan shirt on top, paired with versatile khaki pants and brown casual shoes.
Yang Siwei, on the other hand, wore a plus-size dress.
Yang Mi and the other two stood up to greet them.
“Senior, your outfit is too casual, isn’t it?” Yang Mi had become familiar with the company staff recently.
She spoke without reservations.
Li Chen didn’t explain, and Yang Siwei smiled, “Mi Mi, your taste isn’t very good.”
“The boss’s outfit is just like our company’s Phaeton car.”
“Those who don’t know think it’s a Volkswagen, but those who do know it’s a luxury car.”
“Putting everything else aside, just the boss’s shoes.”
“I heard you get 200,000 for filming one The Return of the Condor Heroes; that’s enough to buy one shoe.”
With that, she ignored Yang Mi’s astonished expression and walked out first with Li Chen.
Yang Mi was speechless.
Tang Yan and Luo Jin had long been accustomed to it.
Tang Yan put her arm around Yang Mi and smiled, “Purely handmade personal tailor, you might not even be able to buy it with money.”
“Don’t space out, let’s go.”
Yang Mi was filled with envy, wondering when she would reach such a height as her senior.
Getting into the car, Li Chen nodded: “Today, Tangtang and Mi Mi’s outfits finally have the style of first-tier artists.”
Tang Yan wore a white suit, tall and with long legs, looking dashing and heroic.
Yang Mi was in a black tracksuit, looking youthful and mysterious.
"Thank you for the compliment, Boss."
"Thank you for the compliment, Senior."
The two said in unison, then smiled at each other.
Yang Siwei chuckled, "Boss, can't you praise me too?"
"You? You don't need it, you have inner beauty, it's hard to see from the outside," Li Chen teased.
Yang Mi, Tang Yan, and Luo Jin burst into laughter.
Yang Siwei huffed, "Fine! I'll bear it! Inner beauty is still beauty!"
Then she smiled again, "Boss, are you really planning to go empty-handed today?"
"When we take out our gifts, don't you dare lose face."
Yang Mi also didn't believe it, "Senior, you didn't prepare a gift?"
"The Boss already gave the Golden Palm's golden branch to Yifei a long time ago," Yang Siwei interjected.
"Ah?" Yang Mi, Tang Yan, and Luo Jin all looked at Li Chen in surprise.
Li Chen smiled, "It's just a golden branch, what's so surprising about it?"
"Of course, I have other gifts prepared."
"Take it out and let us have a sneak peek, Boss."
"Yeah, yeah."
"Hurry up and take it out, Director Li, at least let us be mentally prepared."
"Otherwise, when we take them out together, we'll all be too embarrassed to show ours."
Li Chen shook his head and laughed, "I'm really impressed with you all, alright."
Li Chen turned around and had the driver hand him the prepared gift.
Yang Siwei and the other three immediately gathered around.
It was a Breguet gift box, so it must be a wristwatch, they guessed.
Opening it, they saw a dazzling silver-white ladies' diamond wristwatch.
The other three didn't recognize its value, but Yang Siwei was very familiar with such luxury items.
She turned to look at Li Chen, "Boss, you really splurged!"
Li Chen smiled, "Is it that big of a deal?"
Originally, he wanted to buy Patek Philippe's 5959P, which was released this year.
Because the saying on that model was quite meaningful: No one truly owns it, they merely safeguard it for the next generation.
Although it was a men's watch, a girl wearing a men's watch had more charm, especially a girl like Miss Liu who knew martial arts.
However, this model was already fully reserved before it even hit the market.
Those who could afford it didn't lack money, and Tim couldn't do anything about it.
As a second choice, Li Chen bought this Breguet model.
Yang Mi and the other two looked at each other; they knew Breguet watches were expensive.
But they weren't exactly sure how expensive a particular model was.
Yang Mi and Tang Yan weren't clear, and Luo Jin was even less so.
"Siwei, is it very expensive?" Yang Mi asked, voicing the thoughts of Tang Yan and Luo Jin.
"Remove the 'very,'" Yang Siwei exhaled.
"Boss, you're so outrageously lavish, where will Manager Chen put his face!"
Li Chen laughed, "So, later, just be quiet, don't act like you've never seen the world."
"Is this much money a lot for your boss?"
Yang Siwei let out a heavy sigh, "Alright, Boss, you're right, I'm speechless!"
Yang Mi and the other two had already started to understand.
They all knew that Chen Jingfei spent 1.8 million to host today's coming-of-age ceremony.
But from Siwei's words, this wristwatch cost even more than that amount.
Yang Mi tugged on Yang Siwei's sleeve, "Siwei, Senior, just tell us, how much does this wristwatch actually cost?"
Li Chen chuckled, "Not much, about three million."
Yang Mi coughed twice, choking on her saliva.
Tang Yan and Luo Jin were also stunned.
Yang Siwei added, "You heard correctly."
"It's the most expensive model in Breguet's Reine de Naples collection."
"18K white gold set with 20 diamonds."
Inside the spacious luxury Mercedes business car, there was a moment of silence.
"What's wrong with you all? Don't act like you've never seen the world."
"You'll all have these things in the future, no need to envy others."
Yang Mi said pitifully, "Senior, are you 'others'?"
Tang Yan was a bit better; at least she had seen a lot of the world recently.
The Fook Lam Moon meal hosted by Xiang Huaqiang in Hong Kong alone cost nearly a million.
Yang Siwei livened the atmosphere, "Alright, alright, don't be so petty."
"The Boss already said you'll have them in the future; if you don't, ask the Boss for them."
"Mi Mi, Tangtang, aren't you two having your birthdays soon?"
"Mine is on the 12th of next month, Senior," Yang Mi quickly spoke up.
"I still have three months, Boss," Tang Yan followed closely.
"Um, Boss, I've already had mine this year, but I can have another one," Yang Siwei said shamelessly.
Li Chen laughed and cursed, "Get lost."
"Work hard, and you won't be short of gifts."
Yang Mi smiled, "Senior is generous."
"It's not in vain that Tangtang and I bear the titles of Senior's main wife and concubine!"
Luo Jin sighed, feigning sadness, "Director Li, with you giving such a diamond wristwatch, I'm in trouble."
"When Tangtang's birthday comes, if I don't have money for a gift, I'll have to ask you."
Li Chen laughed and cursed, "Forget it, Old Luo. You're not my employee; I couldn't care less about your life."
The group joked along the way and soon arrived at their destination.
Many reporters were already waiting outside.
"Look, it seems to be Rongchen Film and Television's car?"
"Could it be Director Li?"
"Could it be that Liu Yifei is also signing with Rongchen Film and Television?"
"What nonsense, hurry and chase!"
...
Entering the Fangfei Garden of the State Guesthouse, not many people had arrived yet.
A tall etiquette lady led the five to sign in and then enter.
Chen Jingfei saw Li Chen and his group and nodded slightly.
Li Chen smiled and returned the nod.
Li Chen could feel that Chen Jingfei didn't care for him.
He felt the same, so maintaining appearances was enough.
Backstage, only Shu Chang had arrived earlier than them.
Miss Liu wore a sky-blue, belted, knee-length floral dress with a pearl necklace around her neck.
She was both fresh and elegant, noble and pleasing, truly ethereal.
"Why are you just arriving? Changchang got here first," Miss Liu complained, coming over and linking her arm with her boyfriend's.
There were no outsiders present; Liu Xiaoli, Shu Chang, and Li Chen's group all knew about their relationship.
"Why are you all just arriving?" Before Li Chen could explain, Miss Liu turned to Luo Jin and the others with a smile.
"Yifei, happy birthday!" Yang Mi and the others exchanged smiles and successively brought out their gifts.
Although Yang Mi, Tang Yan, and Shu Chang hadn't met before, they were all peers in the industry and quickly became familiar after a few words.
Liu Xiaoli then smiled, "Li Chen, I heard you picked the dress for Xixi. It's very beautiful, thank you."
Li Chen said, "Don't be so polite, Auntie."
Shu Chang smiled, "Director Li, what are you planning to give our Xixi this year?"
Liu Yifei tapped Shu Chang on the forehead, "What are you doing? Didn't I tell you he already gave me a gift?"
"Ouch!" Shu Chang covered her forehead and exclaimed exaggeratedly.
Li Chen smiled, "How could I come empty-handed? Happy Birthday, Xixi."
Li Chen took the gift box from Yang Siwei's hand and handed it to Miss Liu.
Yang Siwei and the others all smiled, watching Miss Liu's surprised expression.
"Didn't you already give me one?" Miss Liu muttered with a smile.
But she still happily accepted it.
"Is it a wristwatch?" Shu Chang leaned in, glanced at the gift box's logo, and smiled.
Miss Liu opened it and was immediately dazzled.
The sparkling diamonds made Shu Chang, who was beside her, a little dazed.
Yang Siwei and Tang Yan exchanged smiles.
"So beautiful," Miss Liu exclaimed, her beautiful eyes happily appraising her boyfriend.
Liu Xiaoli glanced at it from the side, "This, isn't it too expensive, Li Chen?"
Li Chen smiled, "Today is Xixi's coming-of-age ceremony; as long as she likes it, that's all that matters."
Miss Liu, sweet as honey, extended her fair wrist and said softly, "Put it on for me."
Li Chen laughed heartily, "My pleasure."
"There," Li Chen deftly put the watch on Miss Liu.
Miss Liu raised her wrist to look at it, very satisfied.
"Kiss."
Under everyone's gaze, in front of Liu Xiaoli.
Miss Liu, as if no one else was there, stood on her tiptoes and pecked Li Chen on the cheek.
"That's your reward," Miss Liu said with a smile.
Shu Chang, beside them, made a face and said, "Ew! Xixi, I'm not an adult yet, don't corrupt me."
Li Chen rubbed his cheek and said with a smile, "Auntie, please control your daughter."
Hahahaha.
Everyone present, including Liu Xiaoli, laughed.
"What are you talking about, so happy?" Chen Jingfei, Liu Yonghui, and Zhang Min walked in together.
Yang Siwei whispered in Tang Yan's ear, "Looks like there's a good show coming."
Liu Xiaoli smiled, "Nothing, Li Chen just gave Xixi a wristwatch."
Chen Jingfei walked forward and stood beside Liu Xiaoli, saying, "Oh? Let me see, I can't let my precious daughter be easily fooled."
Liu Xiaoli said with some displeasure, "What are you saying, Old Chen?"
Li Chen felt disgusted; if it weren't for Miss Liu, he really wouldn't want to bother with this person.
Chen Jingfei, without a word, lifted Miss Liu's wrist, glanced at it, and nodded.
"I can see that it's indeed very valuable."
Li Chen felt annoyed but said calmly, "Since Manager Chen can host a coming-of-age ceremony for Xixi."
"I can't not show my appreciation."
Before Chen Jingfei could reply, Liu Yonghui, who was at odds with Li Chen, spoke first.
"Director Li, Yifei's coming-of-age ceremony is not something any gift can compare to!"
Li Chen nodded and smiled, "As long as the sentiment is there."
Liu Yonghui still resented Li Chen's previous contempt for the Red Star House team.
His voice was not loud, but just loud enough for everyone to hear: "A 1.8 million coming-of-age ceremony, this kind of sentiment is not something anyone can match."
Li Chen couldn't be bothered to waste any more words with him.
After all, today was his girlfriend's coming-of-age ceremony; making everyone embarrassed would make it difficult for Miss Liu.
Li Chen could tolerate it, but Yang Siwei, as Li Chen's number one fan, could not!
"A pig's nose stuck with a green onion, what a joke," Yang Siwei cursed inwardly.
Then she stepped forward alone, also lifted Miss Liu's wrist, and spoke like a best friend whispering secrets.
Her voice was not loud, but just loud enough for everyone to hear.
"Yifei, let's be sisters. I'm even willing to be the Boss's concubine," Yang Siwei said with an envious expression.
Tang Yan and Yang Mi both laughed cooperatively.
"What do you mean?" Miss Liu covered her mouth and chuckled softly.
"This Breguet Reine de Naples of yours is enough to buy a set in Huangcheng Meiyuan in the Second Ring Road."
"It's even enough to hold two more coming-of-age ceremonies!"
"We're both women, but why is the gap so big, big sister?"
Yang Mi and Tang Yan were both cracking up.
Only Liu Yonghui's face turned a pig-liver color, wishing he could find a hole to crawl into.
His female companion, Zhang Min, was also extremely embarrassed.
Chen Jingfei, however, remained expressionless.
Liu Xiaoli couldn't help but say, "Li Chen, is what Xiao Yang said true?"
Liu Yifei and Shu Chang were also stunned.
Chen Jingfei didn't find it surprising; just looking at the twenty diamonds on it, she knew it definitely wasn't cheap.
That Old Liu, he picked a fight without even looking, what could she say about him.
"Auntie, as long as Xixi is happy," Li Chen smiled.
"Xiaoli, Li Chen is right. Today, our daughter is the most important; as long as she's happy."
"The guests outside should be arriving soon; let's go out and greet them," Chen Jingfei said.
After Chen Jingfei, Liu Xiaoli, and the others left.
Miss Liu said chidingly, "That's too wasteful. Don't buy such things next time."
Without the elders present, everyone relaxed.
Yang Siwei smiled, "Boss, did you understand Yifei's words?"
Li Chen nodded, "I understand. She means there will be a next time, right?"
After a while, the others also went out one by one.
Huang Xiaoming, Jimmy Lin, Bearded Zhang, and a host of other industry insiders all came to celebrate with Miss Liu.
Miss Liu's biological father also made an appearance, and several of them were officials from the Ministry of Culture.
Many of Miss Liu's classmates also came, each of them making their presence felt in front of Li Chen.
It wasn't until the Hu Ge castle cake was cut that the coming-of-age ceremony drew to a close.
After seeing off the guests, Miss Liu and Li Chen got into the car.
Sitting in the back seat, Miss Liu felt as if her whole body was falling apart, her head resting on Li Chen's shoulder.
"I'm exhausted. Wake me up when we get home."
Li Chen smiled, "I'm going to Hollywood tomorrow."
"Wait for me to come back."