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Chapter 67 Time Waits for No One [Please read on in the New Year, and vote with monthly tickets!]

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Someone came in...

Fang Yi felt that the backstage space was too small, so he decided to go out first.

"I'll go out first, we'll talk later."

Before the little girl could pout and stop him, he got up and walked towards the door.

Approaching us were Zhou Yawen and Luo Jing, both dressed in black suits, tall and handsome.

The three met and each smiled.

"Director Fang."

"Director Fang."

"Ya Wen, Luo Jing."

Fang Yi nodded slightly, shook hands with the two, and walked out of the backstage area.

Luo Jing turned around and glanced at them, sighing softly, "My former classmates are now unreachable."

"You two are from the same hometown, what are you afraid of?"

Zhou Yawen glanced at him, her expression slightly dazed: "I'm the one who feels awkward. This guy was my deskmate for a while, and we used to go to internet cafes together all the time. It's only been a few years..."

"...something you can't have by envying it."

Luo Jing sighed, patted his good friend on the shoulder, and was about to say: "We're from the same hometown, but..."

Then he heard Fang Yi turn around and call out to him from behind.

"Luo Jing..."

"Sigh... Director Fang."

Luo Jing suddenly turned around and looked at him, puzzled.

Fang Yi smiled and said to him, "I have a small role in my new film. Would you like to play it?"

"Yes, I want to! I absolutely want to act!"

Luo Jing was overjoyed and nodded eagerly, pecking his head like a rice pecker.

With a production budget of 5000 million, even minor roles are worth trying, let alone small ones.

"Alright, let's sign the contract at Huayi tomorrow." Fang Yi said, and then left again.

"Thank you, Director Fang."

Luo Jing shouted, turned around and saw the envy on his good friend's face, and couldn't help but sigh again, "Ya Wen, you were right, we're from the same hometown!"

"When fellow villagers meet, their eyes well up with tears..."

roll..

Damn it!

Zhou Yawen's lips twitched; he wished he could punch this guy.

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Guests arrived one after another in the main hall.

As soon as Fang Yi appeared, Huang Xiaoming, who had sharp eyes, spotted him and waved for him to come over.

He stepped over and nodded to Chen Kun beside him: "What are you two talking about?"

"Hey... let's talk about Kun's legendary feat of scolding Yifei back then."

Huang Xiaoming grinned and nudged the person involved with his arm.

Chen Kun's face darkened, and he explained, "Back then, I always felt that acting required giving your all. When I saw that Yi Fei was such a young girl and was already the lead actress, I thought she had brought her own investment to get into the production."

"Later I praised her. She was not afraid of hard work when she first joined the crew and worked harder than most of the actors. Among her peers, she is currently the most outstanding one."

"It's better to say this to my face."

Huang Xiaoming was delighted and urged Chen Kun to praise Liu Yifei in front of everyone later.

Fang Yi watched with a detached, amused expression, feeling a pang of emotion for the camaraderie among Class 96.

Compared to the 2002 class of Beijing Film Academy, the 96 class was clearly the mainstay of the entertainment industry. Before Zhao Zhetian's incident, this class shone brightly in the entire entertainment industry and was known as one of the two golden classes along with the 96 class of the Central Academy of Drama. It has been talked about by the media for many years.

Of the three musketeers from Beijing Film Academy, two are right in front of me.

The best era for the entertainment industry is about to arrive!

After expressing his feelings, Fang Yi looked around but couldn't find Wang Zhonglei, so he asked Huang Xiaoming, "Where's Little Wang?"

"They were just here a moment ago, but it seems like Boss Chen called them away," Huang Xiaoming said, glancing around uncertainly.

Chen Jingfei!

Fang Yi's eyes widened in surprise, and he instantly guessed the other party's intention: they were going to take the initiative!

Interesting, interesting…

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Around noon, all the guests arrived.

At the entrance to the main hall, a few well-dressed middle-aged men in white shirts and black suits arrived late.

Led by the hostess, the group headed straight backstage, with people coming up to greet them from time to time.

"Director Lin, Director Wang, Secretary Chen."

Although the voice was soft, it moved all the guests.

Officials are here!

Fang Yi looked over and noticed that the middle-aged man walking in the middle looked quite similar to Lin Yi, the new director of his studio.

Especially the expression between their brows, they look like they were made from the same mold.

Damn it...

No way..

A small, easily moved heart, and a golden phoenix has flown in!

Fang Yi pondered for a few seconds, then a smile appeared on his lips. He decided to pretend he didn't know.

Who cares about the relationship? He's the boss anyway.

Um..

If there's an opportunity in the future, I'll give Director Lin more responsibilities!

A short while later...

Liu Yifei, dressed in a white evening gown, came out with the group, her eyes slightly red, calling them "uncle" and "elder brother" and expressing her gratitude.

A father's love is deep and hidden.

The little girl's father, hoping to make his daughter's future smoother, asked his colleagues for help.

Several official leaders came and went in a hurry.

Liu Yifei, Liu Xiaoli, and Chen Jingfei saw the group off for a long time, especially the two adults, whose smiles never stopped.

As soon as they left, various discussions arose in the main hall.

The arrival of official leaders undoubtedly added a touch of solemnity to today's coming-of-age ceremony, and the unsuspecting guests had more to speculate about regarding the little girl's identity.

This is a good thing; at least it can keep some troublemakers at bay.

Fang Yi went to the window, lit a cigarette, and pondered how to start investing in Red Starwood.

"Liu Yifei and her daughter, Chen Jingfei, Zhang Jizhong, the Hua Yi brothers, the two Wangs, and... the upcoming 'King of Kung Fu' project."

A diagram of relationships appeared in his mind. He glanced past the figures and focused his attention on "Kung Fu King".

After much thought, it seems that only this film can pry open the mouths of the parties involved.

As Sun Tzu's Art of War says, "Openly repair the plank road while secretly crossing the Chencang pass!"

"Fine, as a member of Huayi, I can't stand to see the two kings squander such a huge investment."

Fang Yi murmured to himself, and instantly had an idea!

The coming-of-age ceremony began at 11:30.

The guests took their seats. The guests from Huayi sat together, along with Zhang Jizhong and You Jianming.

Chen Jingfei, acting as the godfather, walked to the front of the stage with Liu Xiaoli and Liu Yifei, bowing to the guests below the stage to express their gratitude.

The little girl, dressed in a white princess gown and wearing a crystal flower crown, sang for the guests, thanking them for coming.

Subsequently, Chen Jingfei, Liu Xiaoli, and Sony Entertainment, which provided the funding, spoke in turn, announcing the young girl's entry into the music scene.

The applause from the audience was thunderous, and countless envious glances came from women, their eyes fixed on the brightest star in the center of the stage.

As a girl, the glory she enjoys today far surpasses that of the women in the audience.

Especially the female students from Beijing Film Academy, while happy, also felt a surge of emotions.

When will they be able to shine like this little girl, attracting everyone's attention?

Next, the host took the stage.

The speaker vividly connected Liu Yifei with some of the guests in the audience, from the Beijing Film Academy to the film crew, from teachers and classmates to friends, and then to familiar industry seniors.

At the host's invitation, Huang Xiaoming and Lin Zhiying took to the stage and sang the theme song of The Return of the Condor Heroes and "The Rainy Season of My Seventeen Years Old" with Liu Yifei respectively.

Fang Yi ate his food while listening to the music.

The little girl sang quite well; although her singing skills were lacking, her emotions were very well conveyed.

I bet they practiced secretly!

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One o'clock in the afternoon.

After the coming-of-age ceremony, the guests, having enjoyed their meal and drinks, took their leave in twos and threes.

Fang Yi greeted Liu Yifei and Liu Xiaoli, then cupped his hands in a gesture of respect to Chen Jingfei, and followed Hua Yi and his group out of Fangfei Garden.

Upon arriving at the parking lot, Wang Zhonglei called out to him.

"Director Fang, come here for a moment."

The two got into the Mercedes and lit cigarettes.

Wang Zhonglei opened the car door and whispered, "I have good news for you. Chen Jingfei agreed to the cooperation between Huayi and Hongxingwu today."

"With such a beautiful woman in the future, Director Fang will have a great advantage. He must thank me properly."

After saying that, he raised his eyebrows, giving me a knowing look.

"What specific topics were discussed?"

Fang Yi took a drag of his cigarette and asked calmly.

"It's just a preliminary intention; we'll discuss the specifics after the New Year."

Wang Zhonglei flicked his cigarette ash, paused for two seconds, and said, "Chen Jingfei is the type who won't act until he sees a clear benefit. He hasn't seen Hua Yi's sincerity, so he'll only give a verbal promise at most."

"Director Fang, you're familiar with Miss Liu, so we'll need your help to persuade her later."

"No problem, no problem."

Fang Yi nodded in agreement and said, "After filming 'Taken,' President Wang will let me know the progress of the collaboration, and I'll make an appointment with Xixi."

"Okay, thank you, Director Fang."

Wang Zhonglei laughed heartily, his brows furrowed with confidence and charisma, as if he were absolutely certain of securing the investment in Hongxingwu.

The two exchanged a few more words before driving away from the state guesthouse.

Fang Yi went straight home, went to his bedroom, turned on his internet-connected computer, his eyes gleaming, and began to work on a new script.

Time is of the essence; we need to use our ultimate weapon!