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Chapter 1065 Aunt Liu's Triumph, the Celestial Beauty Has Arrived

After 10 days in theaters, "She Kills" has been a runaway success, grossing a total of 5.29 million yuan.

Ultimately, the subject matter limited the box office performance. After the initial marketing boosted the box office to a phenomenal opening weekend, it quickly cooled down in the second week.

However, it still topped the list of its time.

The Hong Kong film "L Storm 3" ultimately grossed 4.49 million yuan, and Jia Zhangke's "Ash Is Purest White" also fizzled out.

After the latter's total box office exceeded 50 million, its daily box office only fluctuated around 3 million.

The National Day holiday is just around the corner, and the films are destined to be screened for an extended period.

The industry is deeply disappointed by Jia Zhangke's yet another failed attempt to integrate commercial elements into an art film.

The sixth generation of directors who emerged in the 90s, such as Jia Zhangke, Wang Xiaoshuai, and Lou Huohua, all have a knack for focusing on the personalized narratives of marginalized people in society.

They're playing the game of using small things to illustrate larger themes, highlighting social change.

This version seems to be losing its appeal in China right now.

Another director, Diao Yinan, who once proved himself in Berlin, has finished filming his new movie "The Wild Goose Lake" with Hu Ge, which is generating quite a bit of buzz.

Hu Ge, who is widely recognized as handsome in the industry, has also completely let himself go and become a scruffy middle-aged man.

No sooner had filming wrapped than he volunteered to participate in a charity event in Jiangdong's hometown, a remote border region.

The buzz surrounding "Snow in the Wind" has yet to subside after its broadcast.

Especially after the launch of the mobile game of the same name, Starry Home, endorsed by Liu Yifei, it generated another wave of popularity.

Unlike the sensationalist TV series "Zha Zha Hui," this mobile game boasts exquisite graphics and a commendable operating system. Leveraging the popularity of the TV series, it ignited the mobile game market and raked in massive profits.

During this period, Liu Yifei has been traveling to other places to participate in various activities for the mobile game she is endorsing, and only recently returned to Beijing.

Aunt Liu felt quite happy recalling the prominent comments from netizens who collectively championed the "Snowy Fairy Couple" (a popular pairing in the novel).

"This generation of netizens has excellent taste!"

"If you can talk, then talk more!"

Humming a cheerful, off-key tune, Aunt Liu, radiant with health, stepped lightly into Hongxingwu.

The office blinds cut the warm autumn sun into tiny dappled rays, which fell perfectly on her well-maintained body.

Despite the passage of time, Aunt Liu remains a beautiful woman with enduring charm and elegant demeanor.

"Oh my, Mr. Liu, you look great today."

"Really? I feel about the same as usual."

Yes, yes, yes, definitely.

Marketing Manager Sister Zhang walked in with a cup of Americano latte and praised it:

"Sisi was able to secure such a large international project this time thanks to your excellent guidance."

I just saw that Variety and The Hollywood Reporter both published press releases.

It is said that people feel refreshed when happy events happen.

It is true.

Sister Zhang's barrage of compliments hit Aunt Liu right where it hurt.

Aunt Liu took a sip of her latte and felt an indescribable sense of satisfaction.

— Hongxingwu was a company she tailored specifically for Liu Yifei.

The "red" refers to the immense popularity of the region, the "star" refers to the international superstar, and the "Wu" signifies ambition to rival Hollywood.

These three words perfectly encapsulate Aunt Liu's original intention in establishing the company.

She just wants to prove that she didn't make the wrong choice back then!
She is determined to raise her daughter to become a Hollywood superstar.

The dream is a bit big, but the company structure is small.

Especially after the falling out with Lao Chen, there are only about ten people left, all of whom are elderly people who have been with Aunt Liu for several years.

"That's not necessarily true yet, the project hasn't been officially announced."

Aunt Liu paused for a moment, her eyes shining, and a smile involuntarily crept onto her lips.

The most talked-about film recently is "Mulan," which is a direct clash between Jiangdong and Disney. The female lead in this movie is undoubtedly a coveted prize for female celebrities throughout the entertainment industry.

But the divine resources that others dream of have already been reserved for his own daughter.

"To judge a man, don't look at what he says, look at what he does."

This is a closely guarded secret from Aunt Liu's teachings to young Miss Liu on how to slay dragons and tame husbands.

How could she not be proud that the renowned Grand Commander of Jiangdong had gone to such lengths for Qianqian?

However, Aunt Liu had seen a lot and was quite shrewd, so she didn't show it too much on her face.

He even deliberately put on a stern face, slammed his coffee cup on the table, and said in a somewhat serious tone:
"Don't spread this around. The project isn't ready for an official announcement yet. Everything needs to be done in accordance with the publicity strategy devised by Jiangdong."

"Don't worry, Mr. Liu, we understand the rules and will make sure nothing goes wrong," Sister Zhang quickly assured him.

"Ah."

Aunt Liu nodded and then got down to business: "You need to coordinate with them in advance to confirm the specific procedures and clothing requirements for the filming of the new Skyworth series advertisement for Xixi."
"Also, for the Tissot offline event on the 28th, we need to double-check the venue security and media list to ensure nothing goes wrong."

Liu Yifei's current status is as solid as a rock, holding endorsements from Tissot, Shiseido, and several high-end brands, making her the envy of many.

This year, several high-quality endorsements have been added, including Skyworth's global endorsement.

Aunt Liu said she was letting go of her daughter, but how could she really let go in her heart?
Each item is handled by a professional team before being reviewed by her again.

By the time I finished arranging the company's affairs, it was already past 4:30.

As Aunt Liu drove her Cayenne out of the company's underground parking garage, she habitually turned on the car radio.

As luck would have it, the radio was playing "Like a Fish," a song Zhou Yutang wrote for Liu Yifei in his early years.

Aunt Liu was in an even better mood, tapping her fingers rhythmically on the steering wheel and even humming softly to herself.

I want to remember your face—like a fish remembers the embrace of water.
Like clouds resting in the sky, the warmth of the sun is not forgotten even as night falls.

To say that Zhou Yutang writes songs is purely a hobby.

Yet this casual attempt has become a wildly popular karaoke hit, and is even hailed by fans of the couple as their love story's declaration of love.

While waiting at a red light, Aunt Liu suddenly felt a sense of disorientation.

Sometimes, she felt it was unbelievable, as if everything in front of her was a dream.

She still remembers the first time she met Zhou Yutang.

Young and energetic.

At the time, he was just a slightly well-known author and a soon-to-be college student who also joined the film crew for fun.

Just because she was pretty, sweet-talking, and good at getting things done, the bearded man thought she was a rare find and got her a job in the production team.

Then she kept calling me "sister," almost making Aunt Liu dizzy with her chatter.

That's why Aunt Liu was so vigilant, treating Xiao Zhou like a thief.

They were afraid that their innocent and naive daughter would be taken advantage of by this mature and sophisticated young man who was far beyond her years.

Who would have thought that later, when Xixi accidentally fell into the water, it was Zhou Yutang who risked his life to jump in and save her.

Aunt Liu was naturally grateful, but as for the idea of ​​giving her daughter in marriage, that was something she would never even mention.

We met again at the film academy, which was somewhat unexpected but also uneventful.

A poor student with no background or resources, who has some ambition, is not even worthy of Aunt Liu's attention.

She never expected that Xiao Zhou, whom she hadn't paid much attention to, would one day become someone the mother and daughter relied on!
In just ten years, Zhou Yutang has transformed his small studio into the Jiangdong Entertainment Empire he is today.

The influence of the entire Jiangdong Group is enough to rival that of a century-old powerhouse like Disney.

He became the richest man in China at the age of thirty.

Aunt Liu never dared to imagine that her future son-in-law would be such a person! In terms of wealth, ability, and appearance, no one among the younger generation in the country can compare to him!

Moreover, Aunt Liu personally witnessed Zhou Yutang climb to the top step by step, which made it even more awe-inspiring.

As a result, Aunt Liu's cognitive boundaries were also broadened.

"Heh, a Hollywood superstar, an international celebrity?"

Thinking of Zhang Jie's flattering words that afternoon, Aunt Liu paused, her hand on the steering wheel trembling, and couldn't help but want to laugh.

The vision is too narrow.

Just then, the broadcast switched to entertainment news, mentioning the Jiangdong Group's upcoming inaugural Asian Fashion Awards.

The host gave a scathing introduction, exaggerating the claims to the extreme. Aunt Liu could only marvel at the extent of Jiangdong's propaganda infiltration, which was truly ubiquitous.

"We are now connecting with Ms. Ni Ni, the person in charge of this grand event. Ms. Ni, could you tell us about the event?"

"Of course! This event was an idea proposed by our CEO, Mr. Zhou. The main goal is to create clothes that ordinary people can buy, wear, and look good in, so that fashion is no longer the privilege of a few. We have made a lot of efforts to achieve this and invited many brands."

Upon hearing Ni Ni's charming voice, Aunt Liu's brows furrowed instantly.

She had dealt with Ni Ni a few times, always on behalf of Jiangdong, to coordinate work.

On the surface, the relationship between the two parties maintained a polite and respectable appearance.

But privately, Aunt Liu couldn't really feel much affection for Zhou Yutang's charming and capable second-generation female secretary.

Not only Ni Ni, but Aunt Liu also held a critical and somewhat dissatisfied attitude towards all the women around Zhou Yutang.

Of course, despite her dissatisfaction, Aunt Liu wisely convinced herself.
"Men, sometimes it's understandable that their resistance is a little weaker..."

"Given Xiao Zhou's current status, talent, and wealth, even if he devotes himself entirely to his career, it's hard to guarantee that those beautiful women won't come crawling to him."

"You can't really blame him."

In Aunt Liu's eyes, most of these bad women have ulterior motives, and only her own daughter is the perfect match.

Once this project is over, we should start thinking about having children.

When the time comes, by holding the crown prince hostage, we can command Jiangdong, and everything will naturally return to its proper course.

Recent entertainment news, besides mentioning the Asian Fashion Awards, also discussed the director's film "Shadow," as well as the simultaneous progress of several major projects in Jiangdong.

"The casting for the movie 'The Captain' has been finalized, and preparations have entered the final stage."

"In addition, the 'Ghost Blows Out the Light' series of TV dramas, in collaboration with Tencent, has been launched simultaneously and its popularity continues to rise."

"The most anticipated film is still 'Mulan,' which is a crucial battle between the Grand Marshal and Disney."

Hearing this, Aunt Liu's brows finally relaxed.

After parking the car in the garage, Aunt Liu went to the yard and skillfully fed the cats.

Only then did she change her shoes and wash her hands, carrying a glass of freshly squeezed juice upstairs, and softly call her daughter's name.
"Sissi?"

"Mom, why are you back so early?"

"Nothing much, did Xiao Zhou make any plans with you?"

"He's very busy, okay?"

Ms. Liu felt a bit overwhelmed when she heard this.

People seem to become more talkative once they reach a certain age.

Even though she knew it was well-intentioned concern, she still felt a bit rebellious.

Aunt Liu always subtly probed about Zhou Yutang's affairs through various means, putting pressure on her in an intangible way.

Tired of being nagged so much, Miss Liu said irritably:
"Mom, I'm your daughter, Xiao Zhou isn't your son. You should be concerned about the fact that I haven't eaten dinner yet."

"What are you talking about, girl?"

Aunt Liu glared at him, then started tidying up the somewhat messy sofa, muttering to herself again, "I prepared a salad for you tonight; celebrities always have to keep in shape."

Men work so hard to build their careers, if you don't show them enough concern, someone else will!

Besides, a son-in-law is like half a son; it's only a matter of time.
Aunt Liu now approves of Zhou Yutang completely.

"Are you listening to me?"

"I'm listening, I'm listening."

Miss Liu hummed in agreement and continued playing with the cat.

"What kind of attitude is that? What kind of posture is that? I've been through this, let me tell you."

Aunt Liu sat down next to her daughter and launched into another tirade, "Did you even ask Xiao Zhou when the camera will be turned on?"

"The script has been rejected again, and we'll definitely have to wait until next year."

"I heard that this clash with Disney must have put a lot of pressure on Xiao Zhou. It's caused quite a stir. I saw on the news that Shanghai Film Group, Wanda, and Enlight Media all went there for a meeting."

"Mom, why do you care so much?"

"Isn't this for your own good?"

Seeing her daughter's somewhat impatient expression, Aunt Liu unconsciously shook her head, a sense of worry creeping into her heart.

Children cannot be taught.

This girl is over thirty and still not mature at all.

Even if she doesn't share the burdens of men, she should at least look like the future boss lady of Jiangdong, right?
After giving her lecture, Aunt Liu went to prepare a salad for Liu Yifei.

Lost in thought, I was halfway through when I suddenly heard Liu Yifei's voice: "Mom, stop making a fuss. I won't be eating at home tonight."

"Not eating at home?"

"Xiao Zhou made plans to meet me tonight."

As Aunt Liu dusted the water off her hands and walked out of the kitchen, she saw Liu Yifei grab her bag and rush out the door.

"You just go out like this without even tidying up?"

"Oh dear, I'll go to the stylist's and get it done!"

If someone isn't proactive in cultivating immortality, there's something wrong with their thinking.

Zhou Yutang is a proud member of the Youth League, so his ideology is definitely not a problem.

Since returning to China, Liu Yifei has been quite busy, and she also has trips to other places.

This time, the two of them could be said to have enjoyed a blissful reunion after a short separation.

Autumn often brings sudden rain, which leaves one feeling refreshed and invigorated. It's as if even the smog in Beijing has faded, leaving an indescribable sense of moisture.

That evening, Hunan TV's "Rattan" happened to premiere, and Zhou Yutang watched two episodes with Liu Yifei.
"Sweetie looks so beautiful in this cheongsam!"

"You have one too, so there's no need to be envious."

"You still said that!"

Liu Yifei glanced at the battle-damaged, handmade cheongsam lying on the ground, and playfully started to touch it.

"hiss!"

The next moment, Zhou Yutang was struck mercilessly by an elbow, and gasped as he looked at Miss Liu.

As we all know, in Honor of Kings, if you play a hero for a long time, changing a skin feels like playing a completely new hero.

When emotions run high, one should indulge to the fullest.

After the tenderness and intimacy subsided, Miss Liu curled up lazily in Zhou Yutang's arms, as if she had endless things to say.

Watching the endless stream of Pinduoduo's brainwashing ads on Hunan TV, she suddenly seemed to remember something. She propped herself up against Zhou Yutang's chest, her tone slightly excited.
"Xiao Zhou, there's something I need to tell you."

"You got pregnant so quickly?"

(End of this chapter)