Reborn in the Chinese Entertainment Industry: You're a Director, But You're a Casanova?

After returning to Hong Kong with the profit-sharing agreement, Liu Yuehua's first task was to secretly observe various film sets and inspect the work of his two top henchmen.

During this period, Tang Yan and Liu Shishi have been working like slaves, paying property management fees in order to live in the luxury mansion.

Under the care of many award-winning actors and actresses, I frantically took on minor roles in various film crews that have resumed work.

Hong Kong's film crews have a strict class system comparable to feudal society. Extras eat a boxed lunch for 15 dollars, while the lead actors eat a deluxe bento box for 50 dollars.

Before Liu Yuehua left, he set a rule that anyone who dared to pay for extra meals out of their own pocket before getting a role with lines would have their salary deducted.

Under this hellish workplace pressure, Tang Yan's delicate Shanghai air was completely worn away, and she learned how to perform in front of the camera.

And Liu Shishi's lifeless eyes finally regained a bit of life after struggling through all that hardship.

Looking at these two money trees that were gradually taking shape, Liu Yuehua, the feudal slave owner, was very satisfied.

To reward himself and to fulfill his previous promise, Liu Yuehua secretly went to the airport to pick up Liu Yifei.

As soon as I arrived at the airport, I saw that the VIP lounge was bustling with activity, as if some big star was there.

Liu Yuehua pulled Liu Yifei towards the door, but Liu Yifei insisted on watching the excitement. She stared curiously for a long time before suddenly turning to Liu Yuehua and saying something.

"Brother Yuehua, it looks like a fan meeting over there. That celebrity who's passing by is handing out money to the fans."

Liu Yuehua smiled dismissively.

"Who holds a fan meeting at an airport? I don't believe it, I'm going to expose this as a hoax."

Liu Yuehua pulled Liu Yifei along and quietly joined the back of the fan line.

Upon closer inspection, it was indeed revealed that they were handing out money.

Two assistants cleared the way for him, and the bald superstar, wearing sunglasses, was giving out Hong Kong dollars as red envelopes to everyone who passed by.

Liu Yuehua muttered to himself, "Goodness, who's this big shot?"

"Even Brother Rong isn't that generous, handing out money to everyone he meets."

Liu Yifei leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Brother Yuehua, he looks like Tang Sanzang from Journey to the West to me."

Liu Yuehua took a closer look.

Oh, it really is! It must be Chi Zhongrui! The one who married a rich woman!

Why are monks so fat? They're not as handsome and dashing as they are on TV anymore.

Although he thought this in his heart, his face still showed admiration. When Chi Zhongrui approached, Liu Yuehua excitedly shouted:

"Hello, Teacher Chi! Our family loves you the most."

"My sister and I watch Journey to the West, but we only watch the one where you play Tang Sanzang. We came all the way to Hong Kong specifically to see you."

Chi Zhongrui smiled and nodded, then deliberately took two extra red envelopes and quietly slipped them to Liu Yuehua and Liu Yifei before waving goodbye and leaving.

Once the crowd had dispersed, the two opened the red envelopes and counted the money—wow!

Tang Sanzang is quite generous! Although he didn't marry the Queen of the Women's Kingdom, marrying a wealthy woman isn't bad either. This money is enough for two full-price tickets to Ocean Park today.

"Hong Kong Disneyland isn't open yet. I'll take you there when it opens. Let's visit Ocean Park first."

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Liu Yuehua was holding two ice cream cones he had just bought from the park.

"For 20 Hong Kong dollars, you can buy dozens of ice creams made from a dollop of artificial flavoring and low-quality milk powder in Beijing."

As Liu Yuehua walked, he complained to Liu Yifei, who had just returned.

"This pricing logic is even more barbaric than robbing a bank; it's a complete consumer bullying by taking advantage of the monopoly power of a closed space."

Liu Yifei was wearing a refreshing dress and a sun hat today, and was happily looking around.

"Brother Yuehua, stop worrying about the score. The point of going out to have fun is to enjoy yourself."

"I'll pay you back for my ticket when I make some money."

"Okay, one more day of interest will apply for each day it's delayed."

Liu Yifei smiled sweetly and nodded quietly at the doll not far away.

"Brother Yuehua, let's go play over there."

The two walked toward the water park in the distance, and just as they reached the corner, a mascot suddenly jumped out.

"Congratulations to you both! You are the 8,888,888th visitors to our park since its opening. We are pleased to announce that you will receive free tickets to all the attractions and a free hotel room for tonight."

Liu Yuehua pulled Liu Yifei back half a step, frowned, and looked her up and down.

"How did you know we were the 8,888,888th passenger?"

"If we happen to be that number, then we should have been reminded when we entered the park, instead of a costumed character suddenly appearing halfway through the park and stopping us."

"Besides, you're just a doll, do you really have that much authority to decide on discounts?"

"Such a grand ceremony should at least be attended by a manager, shouldn't it?"

The doll froze, unsure what to do, and quietly glanced at Liu Yifei.

Liu Yifei panicked too. Why did Brother Yuehua suddenly stop being greedy for small gains?

Liu Yuehua sensed that the atmosphere was a bit strange.

"Are you a scammer? Are you targeting tourists like us from out of town?"

There must be some scheme behind this.

Liu Yuehua began to think about what mess he hadn't cleaned up properly.

Were those bosses I met in Taiwan the other day? Or was it that Mr. Pi from Hong Kong who wouldn't let me sell films before?

Last time he apologized, his underling showed up, but he himself didn't come. He must be up to no good behind the scenes.

Thinking of this, Liu Yuehua suddenly understood.

He pulled Liu Yifei behind him, preparing to make his move.

Just as they were about to start fighting, the mascot took off its headgear, and a young female staff member inside glared at them angrily, her face full of displeasure.

Damn, this Boss Pi is too cunning. He knows I don't hit women, so he specially sent a female tester over. Is he planning to accuse me of sexual harassment or rape later?

I'll look around for security cameras that can prove my innocence.

As she looked around, the little girl in front of her threw her headgear to the ground and shouted to Liu Yifei behind her:

"I'm not doing this job anymore. I've never seen such a troublesome man."

Huh? What's going on?

Liu Yuehua turned to look at Liu Yifei, who blushed and lowered her head without saying a word.

The little girl in front of me spoke:

"Are you even a man? You can't even afford to buy a ticket, yet you make this girl pay for our date."

"This beautiful woman just came up to me and said, 'You earn money with difficulty, and I don't want you to spend it.'"

"So they gave me all the tickets they had bought and told me that they would pop up later and say that I was today's lucky passenger and could enjoy all the attractions for free."

"And yet, you're asking all sorts of questions, but you don't appreciate it at all."

"I'm suffocating in this hood! Oh my god, why is this hood so heavy? I'll have to tell the manager later."

Liu Yuehua turned to look at Liu Yifei, who pretended not to care and looked up to meet his gaze.

Then, pretending to be nonchalant, he turned his head away, humming something under his breath, his hands behind his back, his fingers twisted together, his ears turning red, and he didn't say a word.

Liu Yuehua took Liu Yifei's hand, and Liu Yifei shyly turned back, staring into Liu Yuehua's eyes. The two were deeply affectionate.

Just as she was about to speak, Liu Yifei's phone suddenly rang.

She hung up the phone with her other free hand, but the phone rang again.

Liu Yifei answered the phone impatiently.

"Oh no, it's Mom." She hurriedly answered the phone.

"Hey, Mom, Yuehua and I are at Ocean Park."

Liu Xiaoli's voice came from the other end of the line.

"Oh, it's nothing, I wasn't checking up on you."

"Hey, I just wanted to ask you. Where did you put your house key when you left? I can't remember."