Chapter 184 Price
Chapter 184 Price
As December draws to a close, the Chinese entertainment industry welcomes its annual grand event – the Haofeng Weibo Night.
This year, the Jinling Olympic Sports Center is destined to be ignited by the name of one woman.
After disappearing for more than half a year, Liu Yifei, the "Fairy Sister" who was once ridiculed by haters for "falling from grace" and "not daring to show her face," has made her most dazzling comeback!
During the past six months, although she was not in the country, Haofeng Film and Television bombarded television screens across the country with the aloof and domineering Andy in "Ode to Joy" and the down-to-earth older single woman Yang Tao in "Let's Get Married"!
Two very different but both wildly popular national dramas have broadened Liu Yifei's audience from young fans to middle-aged and elderly viewers in lower-tier cities!
At the awards ceremony that evening, Liu Yifei, dressed in an Elie Saab haute couture starry sky dress, won the Weibo Queen trophy with an overwhelming number of votes amidst screams from the audience!
The entire gala was almost a one-woman show featuring her.
On Haofeng's Weibo trending topics list, six out of the top ten are related to her:
#Liu Yifei's stunning comeback#
#FairySisterWeiboQueen#
#Liu Yifei is in top form#
In this frenzy of online traffic, no one knows what she has been doing for the past six months. Netizens only see an absolute number one star who is sitting more and more firmly on her pedestal.
As for male celebrities, Han Geng remains the reigning "Weibo King".
However, when Han Geng stood on the stage, holding the dazzling trophy in both hands, and delivered a long and eloquent acceptance speech with tears in her eyes, Li Feng, sitting in the first row below the stage, had a calm look in his eyes, like a stagnant pool.
"Thank you Haofeng Group, and thank you Mr. Li for your support and guidance over the past three years! Without the company, there would be no Han Geng today! Wherever I go in the future, Haofeng will always be my home..."
Han Geng expressed his heartfelt gratitude on stage, while the fans in the audience burst into tears.
But those in the know within the industry are fully aware of the situation.
After tonight, Han Geng's three-year short-term contract with Haofeng Film and Television, which involved a "20/80 revenue split," will expire.
This current top star in the Chinese entertainment industry ultimately couldn't resist the temptation of being his own boss and chose to go solo and establish his own studio.
Li Feng didn't even bother to say a word of politeness to persuade him to stay when he left.
"President Li, Han Geng is a sensible kid. He knew to leave Haofeng some face before he left," Old Han said in a low voice.
"Decent?"
A mocking smile curled at the corner of Li Feng's lips. "This is the last time he will ever lift this trophy in his life."
"After tonight, cut off all traffic support he receives across Haofeng's entire network."
Countless eyes in the industry are watching Han Geng after he goes solo.
After all, he's a top-tier celebrity! If he succeeds in going solo, it will undoubtedly open up a new avenue for other popular stars.
……
After the start of 2013, Liu Yifei, who shone brightly at the Weibo Night event, did not, as his fans had expected, seize the opportunity to announce a full resumption of work.
Instead, she disappeared again, without even a word about joining a new production.
Fans are frantic on Haofeng Films' official Weibo account, pleading daily: "Please, Haofeng, have some conscience! Hurry up and get our goddess Liu Yifei into a production! Don't waste her beauty and popularity!"
However, little did the fans know what kind of life their beloved "Fairy Sister" was going through at that moment.
A 12th-floor penthouse with a sea view in the Grand Hyatt Building, Happy Valley, Hong Kong.
In the spacious and luxurious restaurant, sunlight streams through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows onto the long dining table.
A warm yet somewhat formal family dinner is underway.
Li Feng sat in the main seat, with Liu Yifei in casual clothes sitting beside him.
In her arms, six-month-old Li Maozhen was squirming restlessly.
This little guy clearly inherited Li Feng's boundless energy. He's usually quite a handful with the nanny and babysitter, but he's unusually well-behaved in his mother's warm embrace. He's staring at the tableware on the table with his big, bright black eyes.
"This kid has quite a temper."
Li Feng looked at his son, a touch of fatherly gentleness appearing on his usually stern face.
For the past six months, Mr. Li and Mrs. Zhang Xiulan have been doting on their grandson, treating him like a precious gem.
But he was getting old and couldn't stand the constant fuss of the baby, so after less than two months in Hong Kong, he returned to his hometown of Xuzhou, completely satisfied.
So now this 500-square-meter 12th-floor apartment has become their family's territory.
"He's still young. He'll understand when he's older," Liu Yifei said softly, coaxing her son in her arms, her eyes filled with maternal love.
Actually, even six months ago, during her pregnancy, Liu Yifei's figure would have inevitably changed somewhat.
But it must be said that the power of capital is amazing.
Under the care of the postpartum recovery team and nutritionist, Liu Yifei has not only fully recovered her graceful figure, but also exudes a mature gentleness and womanly charm.
Li Feng's gaze swept over Liu Yifei's impressive curves, a fiery glint flashing in his eyes.
There's a reason why the recovery was so good.
After the child was born, Li Feng issued a strict order: breastfeeding was strictly prohibited!
The reason is simple, and also domineering.
That's Li Feng's personal food ration, and even his own son is absolutely not allowed to take it from him!
Therefore, from birth, Li Maozhen only drank the breast milk of a top-notch wet nurse.
This is precisely why Liu Yifei was able to recover his peak physique in the shortest amount of time.
"Sissi".
Li Feng put down his knife and fork, picked up a napkin, and wiped his mouth.
"Some time ago, I established a fund in the name of an offshore family trust."
"The fund's current total size is three hundred million US dollars."
"This money will be unlocked when Maozhen turns eighteen, and he is the sole beneficiary of this trust."
Three hundred million US dollars!!
That's nearly two billion RMB!
Upon hearing this number, even Liu Yifei, who was used to seeing the world, paused for a moment!
She knew the boss was rich, and she also knew he wouldn't mistreat his eldest son.
But to everyone's surprise, the boss's first move was a whopping two billion in real money!
She welded her son's future to the finish line of Rome for the world's top billionaires!
With this $300 million family trust, it shows that the boss not only acknowledged Maozhen's identity, but also used this huge fortune to establish her as the legitimate wife!
"Thank you, boss... thank you for everything you've done for Maozhen." Liu Yifei tried hard to suppress her excitement, maintaining her usual elegance and composure, but her eyes couldn't help but well up with tears.
"He is my son, and he deserves all of this."
Li Feng waved his hand, interrupting Liu Yifei's thanks: "As for the job, you can handle it yourself. Whenever you want to go back to work, go find Lao Han."
"I've already spoken to the film and television department beforehand. There's a big IP fantasy drama called 'Ashes of Love,' which I personally picked out for you."
"This female-centric drama is Haofeng's key project for promoting new male leads. You can use it to practice and then keep the momentum going."
Should we give her a top-tier fantasy IP that's destined to be a huge hit to "practice with"?
Such an arrogant and domineering attitude made Liu Yifei willingly lower his head: "I will follow the boss's arrangements."
……
After finishing his business, Li Feng stood up, placed a kiss on Liu Yifei's forehead, and then turned and walked towards the elevator.
Now that we're here in Aoxuan, we should naturally take care of all the affairs in this building as well.
The elevator descended and came to a smooth stop on the first floor.
Inside a luxury mansion with a duplex on the first floor and a private garden of several hundred square meters.
Yang Mi, heavily pregnant, was sunbathing on a deck chair in the garden sunroom.
She was more than five months pregnant at this time, her belly was high and protruding, and she seemed a little clumsy in her movements.
"Click." The door lock clicked softly.
Li Feng walked in.
Behind him followed Zhang Xinyu, the president's chief secretary, who had just arrived from the hospital after receiving a report.
"Boss~ you finally deigned to come and see us." Upon seeing Li Feng, Yang Mi immediately adopted a charming and aggrieved demeanor, supporting her waist as she tried to stand up.
"Please sit down."
Li Feng sat down on the sofa opposite her, his gaze not lingering on her protruding belly, but instead glancing at Zhang Xinyu.
Zhang Xinyu immediately understood and stepped forward to hand a sealed file folder to Li Feng.
This is Yang Mi's complete prenatal checkup report from a top private hospital in Hong Kong.
Li Feng opened the file folder and took out the documents inside.
First document: [Non-invasive prenatal paternity test report].
The result was no surprise; the biological father received 99.9999% of the support.
Second document: [Antibiotic Test Report].
In the entertainment industry, which is like a melting pot, Li Feng never believed in unwavering loyalty; he only believed in scientific medical testing.
This antibody test proves that Yang Mi's body contains only traces of Li Feng, the only man in the woman's body.
She truly lived up to her reputation by being clean, honest, and upright.
Seeing this, Li Feng nodded in satisfaction, then tossed the report onto the coffee table and pulled out the last sheet of paper.
Gender screening result – [Female].
Seeing this result, Li Feng did not show any disappointment.
With his current wealth, raising another daughter is just a matter of adding another pair of chopsticks.
"It's a girl. That's good, girls are considerate." Li Feng announced the result in a calm tone.
However, upon hearing the word "girl," Yang Mi's face paled slightly as she sat on the recliner.
In wealthy families, a mother's status rises with her son's.
Liu Yifei had a son, while she only had a daughter!
"Boss..." Yang Mi forced a smile, trying to hide her inner panic, "My daughter is great too, she'll definitely grow up to be as beautiful as you."
Li Feng ignored her flattery and turned to Zhang Xinyu, instructing her:
"Go and set up a family trust in Singapore as well."
"Let's set the amount at thirty million US dollars, as this girl's future dowry and growth fund."
Thirty million US dollars.
Upon hearing this number, a hint of mockery, as if she had just known, flashed in Zhang Xinyu's eyes.
Yang Mi, lying on the recliner, felt even more resentful.
How could she not know about the $300 million trust of that child on the twelfth floor?!
In this palace where there are no secrets, news travels faster than the wind!
A full tenfold difference!!
Just because of gender, the value of the chips can be drastically different!
"Thank you, boss... thank you for your kindness to my daughter and me. I will definitely raise my daughter well."
Suppressing the almost insane resentment in her heart, Yang Mi forced a flawless, obedient smile onto her face.
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