Entertainment mogul: Starting his business with the internet

Chapter 219 From Little Flower to Big Flower

At the Bazaar Charity Gala, the auction was abuzz with bidding, and the rivalry between Liu Shishi and Liu Yifei intensified, with their confrontation becoming increasingly apparent.

The originally noisy venue of the party became slightly quieter due to the fierce competition between the two, and everyone stared in disbelief at the two young actresses competing.

In the blink of an eye, the auction price of a Montblanc pen has broken the 80 mark.

Liu Yifei sat in the first row by the runway, a slight smile playing on her lips. After a series of exhilarating sign-raisings, the frustration in her chest vanished.

She was quick-witted and realized that the other party was determined to win the item, which is why she confidently raised the price.

Liu Shishi's eyes suddenly sharpened, as if fire was flashing in them.

She was also a little anxious. If this stalemate continued, her savings would run out, making it difficult to support this "money-burning" battle.

Song Ci frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then decided to raise his paddle to break the deadlock and end this farce.

A few days ago, Zhao Liying and Yang Mi got into a fight, and now their own Miss Liu and Liu Yifei are also going at it.

Once these actresses born in the 85s all become famous, who knows what kind of chaos they'll cause in the world of fame and fortune.

Song Ci made his move, his deep and powerful voice ringing out: "85!"

The host, Ke Lan, was watching the two young actresses' wonderful "performance" with great interest when she heard someone at table number two suddenly make a bid.

After a moment of stunned silence, he hurriedly shouted, "Mr. Song Ci of Tengda Group has offered 85!"

The sudden appearance of Song Ci surprised everyone watching the spectacle, prompting them to whisper and discuss among themselves.

Liu Shishi and Liu Yifei seemed to be at a loss as well as by the sudden change, and they didn't speak for a while, and the scene fell into an inexplicable silence.

Seeing an opportunity, Coran slammed his gavel down: "85 for the first time! 85 for the second time!"

No sooner had the host finished speaking than Liu Shishi made another bid: "90!"

The scene erupted in astonishment; no one expected Tangren Media's leading young actress to be so brave!

The big shot just now clearly wanted to give the two ladies a dignified ending, but unexpectedly Liu Shishi didn't appreciate it. This is too dramatic.

Upon hearing this, Song Ci turned and looked through the crowd at Liu Shishi. She saw Liu Shishi biting her lower lip with her pearly teeth, her eyes filled with stubbornness. Helplessly, she shook her head and slowly put down the number plate in her hand.

She sighed softly. Oh well, it's just a little money. Let her have her way.

Liu Yifei was also very surprised. She did not expect the other party to be so audacious as to continue to follow up. Subconsciously, she wanted to compete with her.

Before he could finish speaking, he saw Huang Xiaoming sitting next to him shake his head slightly, his eyes conveying a sense of admonition.

"Yifei, let it go! There's no need to offend Mr. Song for the sake of a moment's anger."

Liu Yifei hesitated. Huang Xiaoming had been kind to her in the past, and if she insisted on continuing to dissuade him, it would be disrespectful to him and risk offending Song Ci.

After weighing the pros and cons, I decided to keep quiet. I had already made the other party spend 90 yuan, and my anger had subsided.

After waiting a moment and seeing no further bids, Coran quickly brought down the gavel, eager to end the tense auction as soon as possible.

"90 for the third time, congratulations to Shishi on winning this Montblanc fountain pen."

At this moment, his partner Wu Dawei glanced at the inscription card in his hand, a strange look on his face. After confirming it several times, he smiled and said in a clear and articulate voice:

"Please invite Mr. Song Ci, Xia Yu, and Li Bingbing from Tengda Group to present the charity certificate to the recipient. Shishi, please come to the stage."

Upon hearing this, the audience members all wore strange smiles, making for a truly amusing scene.

Just now, Liu Shishi disrespected the big shot and forced Song Ci to continue raising her placard, but now she has to accept the award. The two are now face to face. It's true that fortunes change.

Although her savings were halved, she finally got what she wanted. Hearing the host's call, Liu Shishi slowly stood up, straightened her skirt, and walked lightly towards the center of the dazzling stage.

Miss Liu stood tall and graceful, with a gentle and dignified demeanor. Her figure swayed as she walked. Cai Yinong nodded in satisfaction after seeing her, thinking that his eldest sister had now ingrained poise and elegance into her very being.

Song Ci also walked onto the stage, dressed in a black shirt, exuding a deep and serene aura. The sleeves were casually rolled up to the elbows, revealing her beautifully shaped forearms, carrying a touch of free-spiritedness and boldness, with a free and unrestrained temperament.

On his wrist was a very ordinary silver Longines watch, without much fancy decoration, yet it exuded an unparalleled air of nobility and composure when paired with his handsome face.

Some of the female guests in the audience were attracted by his unique charm, their eyes sparkling.

Liu Shishi stood on the stage first, watching Song Ci walk steadily toward her from afar, her heart pounding with excitement.

My husband's charisma and good looks, under the lights, are truly dazzling and irresistible.

"Welcome Chairman Song, Li Bingbing, and Xia Yu. Please present the award to Shishi." Ke Lan, holding a microphone, steered the conversation on the stage.

Song Ci took a red charity certificate and turned to hand it to Miss Liu.

Liu Shishi reached out and took the certificate. She looked up at Mr. Song, who was standing close to her, her eyes gentle and filled with endless love and affection, as if the only person on the stage was the one in front of her.

Li Bingbing, who was standing nearby, clearly saw the expression on Liu Shishi's face and couldn't help but roll his eyes. The little girl's acting was quite good; those adoring and loving eyes were probably irresistible to most men.

No wonder they dared to bid under pressure; they were waiting for this, their real intentions were not what they seemed.

She then subtly began to scrutinize Song Ci. Upon closer inspection, even the seasoned actress, who had seen countless handsome men in the industry, couldn't help but feel a tremor in her heart. He was truly too handsome; his face was simply a masterpiece of the Creator.

Looking at Xia Yu next to her, she realized that under the brilliance of Song Ci, he had become an insignificant background figure, completely overshadowed.

"Shishi, what are your thoughts at this moment?" Host Ke Lan's question interrupted the host's wandering thoughts.

Liu Shishi quickly snapped out of her daze and took the microphone: "I am honored to have the opportunity to participate in today's Bazaar Charity Gala..."

Whether it was nervousness from participating in such a large event for the first time, or simply excitement at being able to stand on stage openly alongside Song Ci, she stammered for a long time after finishing her first sentence, as if her tongue had tied in knots, and couldn't utter a second complete sentence.

She gave an awkward, silly laugh, her mind suddenly going blank, without a single thought. She subconsciously turned to look at Song Ci beside her, wanting to ask the person she trusted most for help.

"Don't panic!" Song Ci noticed Liu's embarrassment and gently comforted her, then led the applause in hopes of encouraging his girlfriend and helping her relax.

With her boyfriend standing beside her, Liu Shishi seemed to have gained immense courage. She tried to organize her chaotic thoughts and continued, "I hope that through the Bazaar Charity event, more people will pay attention to charitable causes."

But as soon as he finished speaking, that nervous feeling returned. He picked up the microphone, opened his mouth, but found that he had no thoughts. He could only cover up his embarrassment with a silly laugh.

Seeing this, Song Ci wanted to pat Miss Liu's head to comfort her, but with everyone watching, he could only try to help her out of the predicament.

So he reached for the microphone, wanting to say a few words on her behalf to smooth things over. Liu Shishi didn't resist at all and obediently handed the microphone to her boyfriend.

Song Ci took the microphone, her voice calm and resolute, and declared: "Public welfare doesn't need much talk; it's all about action!"

Song Ci's tactful and skillful words successfully helped Liu Shishi out of the predicament, and then he handed the microphone back to her.

After all, she was the winner of this charity auction, and I sincerely hope that my little sweetheart can shine on the stage and show herself.

"Um..." Liu Shishi was still a little nervous and couldn't say anything. Her gaze unconsciously turned to Mr. Song, her eyes filled with a little grievance.

Song Ci's heart softened, and she took the microphone again, her voice clear and strong: "Shishi is probably too nervous. Let me say a few words for her. After all, tonight's event is unprecedented, and there are many leaders present. It's normal to be nervous."

First of all, it is an honor to be the award presenter for Shishi. Her determination during the bidding just now shows that she sincerely wants to contribute to charity.

She's beautiful inside and out, a very sincere young woman... I also wish the Bazaar Charity Foundation continued success. Thank you everyone.

Cai Yi-nong, sitting in the audience, clearly saw the interaction between the two. When he heard Song Ci's attempt to defuse the situation, he couldn't help but laugh out loud. Boss Song actually managed to portray the top female star's petulant argument as genuine charity work; his bias was simply outrageous.

"Thank you, Shishi! Thank you, Chairman Song!" Amidst thunderous applause, Ke Lan invited the guests off the stage.

As soon as she stepped off the stage, Liu Shishi shook her head in frustration, extremely dissatisfied with her restrained and wooden performance. Suddenly, her mind clicked, and she felt like she had a thousand words to say.

Back in her seat, Sister Yi looked dejected: "Sister K, am I really that embarrassing? My performance was terrible."

Cai Yinong patted Liu's hand and comforted her gently, "It's okay, everyone goes through this. Consider today a rehearsal for your future official announcement. Just make sure you're not speechless when you make the announcement."

"Hey, K-sister, what are you talking about?"

"I know what you're thinking. You've been dragging your feet on announcing your relationship because you want to wait until you're super famous and then choose the perfect opportunity to go public on stage in the spotlight, right?"

After K-sister exposed her long-hidden thoughts, Sister Yi felt her face burning, a blush spreading all the way to her ears. However, Cai Yinong successfully diverted her attention, and she was no longer as dejected as before.

At this moment, the stage lights shone again, and Ke Lan announced in an impassioned tone: "Distinguished guests, the next item to be presented is the grand finale of this charity auction. It is an enamel gradient diamond-encrusted phoenix tail brooch, donated free of charge by Mr. Song Ci. The starting bid is 100 million yuan."

"120 million!" Fan Bingbing, who had been keeping a low profile throughout the entire event, took the lead and raised her paddle first.

"130 million!" Seeing this, Li Bingbing, who was at the same table, was not to be outdone and immediately followed suit.

The two sides went back and forth, with the bidding paddles frequently rising and falling in their hands.

Seeing the tense atmosphere, bystanders had no chance to intervene, and in just a short while, the auction price was raised to 200 million.

The guests at the scene looked at each other in surprise, and exclamations of amazement could be heard one after another. The "battle" between the young actresses had just ended, and now the leading actresses were about to start another "fight"!
Everyone couldn't help but marvel at how wonderful the charity event was tonight.

At the round table, Fan Bingbing appeared confident and composed, a smile playing on her delicate face.

Her team had been preparing for this evening for a long time, hoping to make a big splash and regain her popularity, which had slightly declined since "My Love from the Star".

She was overshadowed by two young girls earlier, so now that the grand finale is here, she has to create one or two sensational headlines. Her team is waiting for the press release.

Li Bingbing was completely confused. She felt that Fan Bingbing was acting strangely today, glancing at her every now and then, making her feel uncomfortable. She had been unusually quiet before, but now she was being overly aloof.

After an argument, Li Bingbing gave in and allowed Fan Bingbing to bid 300 million yuan for the enamel brooch.

On the awards stage, compared to the previous Liu Shishi, who was young, inexperienced, and slightly flustered, Fan Bingbing spoke fluently and eloquently.

She handled the questions with ease, her confident demeanor making it seem as if the stage beneath her feet was her own private domain.

Fan Bingbing spoke eloquently into the microphone, a sly smile suddenly appearing on her bright and beautiful face.

Her lips parted slightly, her voice melodious yet slightly deliberate: "Finally, I've made a special decision. I want to return this enamel brooch to its rightful owner, Mr. Song."

After speaking, she looked at table number two with brimming eyes, "I am very grateful to Chairman Song for creating 'My Love from the Star,' that drama gave me so many wonderful memories. I sincerely hope that I will have the opportunity to act in another script written by Chairman Song in the future and continue the wonderful performance on the screen."

The crowd erupted in commotion, their eyes darting back and forth between Fan Bingbing and Song Ci, secretly wondering if the big star, who had spent 300 million yuan to return the auctioned item and was speaking intimately with it, was perhaps trying to woo Song Ci.

Song Ci raised an eyebrow, also quite surprised; he hadn't expected Fan Bingbing to drag him into this again. He took the microphone from the staff member who had rushed over, and after a brief pause, said:
"Thank you for your kind offer, Ms. Fan, but this brooch was a gift from my girlfriend. Since I've put it up for charity auction, there's no reason for me to take it back. And the key point is..."

At this point, Song Ci paused slightly, keeping everyone in suspense. His gaze swept across the room, lingering subtly for a second or two as it swept over Liu Shishi, before he smiled and said, "The key is that my girlfriend is jealous!"

Shen Guojun and Liu Jiang, who were sitting at the same table, knew that Liu Shishi was Song Ci's girlfriend. Upon hearing this, they burst into laughter and even led the applause.

"That's such a pity, but women should still be more graceful and magnanimous."

Fan Bingbing feigned disappointment and sighed softly, but she herself seemed to be vying for Song Ci's affections.

Upon hearing Song Ci's teasing, Liu Shishi gritted her teeth and said, "Song Yiyi, I'll deal with you when I get home."

Then, upon hearing Fan Bingbing's sultry words, she felt a surge of anger, her jealousy completely overwhelmed her, her hands clenched into fists, and she couldn't help but curse, "Vixen!"

(End of this chapter)