The entertainment empire began with Liu Yifei's premarital pregnancy.

"Sissi, are you stupid?"

In a booth at a coffee shop in Shanghai, Hao Lei stared wide-eyed at Wan Qian.

"You actually want to break up with Director Lin?"

Hao Lei had just finished a business event when he received a call from Wan Qian, who wanted to have a chat with him.

The two met on the set of "Secret Order 1949". Both are actors from the Shanghai Theatre Academy, the only difference being that Hao Lei was a graduate of the class of '96, while Wan Qian was a graduate of the class of '2000.

Upon arriving at the coffee shop, before they had exchanged more than a few words, Wan Qian told Hao Lei that she wanted to break up with Lin Bufan.

"You know about the news, so what am I supposed to do now?" Wan Qian looked up at Hao Lei, her eyes bloodshot and swollen.

Ever since Lin Bufan and Liu Yifei's relationship was exposed online, she has been waiting for Lin Bufan's explanation, and at first she didn't quite believe it.

However, as time went by, there was still no news from Lin Bufan. This could be explained by the fact that he was overseas attending the Oscars and therefore did not pay attention to the news or speak out.

But what about Liu Yifei?

If this is a rumor, it would be extremely damaging to a female celebrity, and she would definitely stand up to refute it immediately.

Liu Yifei, however, didn't say a word, which clearly meant she had tacitly agreed.

Immediately afterwards, Lin Bufan returned to China, and the news he announced at the airport directly shattered Wan Qian's psychological defenses.

Wan Qian had always believed that Lin Bufan belonged only to her.

To her surprise, Lin Bufan had other women outside.

Wan Qian was a little overwhelmed and searched through all the phone numbers before finally finding Hao Lei.

"So what? They weren't married either."

Hao Lei looked at Wan Qian with an indifferent expression: "Besides, you and Lin Bufan have had a relationship for several years. You just want to give it up like that? Don't you feel it's a pity?"

"pity?"

A bitter look appeared on Wan Qian's face.

How could she not feel sorry for him? But she really didn't know what to do next to face Lin Bufan. Breaking up was the only solution she could think of.

"Sissi, listen to me. As long as Director Lin isn't married, you can't give up, understand?" Hao Lei looked at Wan Qian with a solemn and serious expression. "It's just having a baby, right? We're all women, who can't have a baby? She can have one, so can you..."

"This is different..."

Wan Qian stared blankly at Hao Lei for a moment, and was about to speak when she was interrupted.

"What's the difference? Love and happiness are things you have to fight for, aren't they?" Hao Lei said, then suddenly sighed and looked at Wan Qian: "Qianqian, you should understand our industry. A man as outstanding as Director Lin, and so young, even if Liu Yifei isn't here today, Chen Yifei, Wang Yifei... will appear in the future. Are you going to back down and give in every time?"

In the entertainment industry, directors are at the top of the food chain, facing countless temptations every day.

Every year, so many beautiful and youthful female students graduate from film academies such as the Shanghai Theatre Academy, the Central Academy of Drama, and the Beijing Film Academy. Don't they want to become famous?

If you want to become famous, you need someone to support you.

That's why directors hold such a high status in the entertainment industry, especially a successful and young director like Lin Bufan.

Undeniably, Lin Bufan is very handsome, even more so than some popular young actors, but in the world of directors, looks are the least important thing.

All of these advantages, if they were Hao Lei, she would never give them up no matter what.

"I……"

Wan Qian was momentarily speechless.

As someone in the industry, she knew very well that the entertainment circle was a melting pot, and that she would come into contact with all sorts of people every day, making the temptations incredibly strong, especially for a man.

As Hao Lei said, should he back down every time he encounters an opponent?

"So what should I do now?"

Wan Qian looked to Hao Lei for help.

She's very confused right now and has no idea what to do.

"What you should do right now is take out your phone and call Director Lin..." Hao Lei looked at Wan Qian with a serious expression and said, "Qianqian, you have to remember, the best way for a woman to deal with a man is definitely not to throw a tantrum. That will only push the man further and further away."

Have you ever heard the saying, "A woman who knows how to be charming has the best life"? The principle is similar: the gentler and more understanding you are, the more a man will be inseparable from you...

Wan Qian stared blankly at the woman in front of her as she spoke eloquently, absorbing the knowledge she was conveying to her.

"I know what to do."

A dozen minutes later, Wan Qian nodded affirmatively, and then, in front of her, made a phone call to Lin Bufan.

"Extraordinary, I..."

"Sissi, where are you? I've arrived in Shanghai."

Before Wan Qian could finish speaking, Lin Bufan's somewhat anxious voice came through the phone.

"You've come to Shanghai?"

Wan Qian looked surprised upon hearing this, and then gave Lin Bufan her address.

"I'm in a coffee shop on the Bund..."

"Wait there, I'll be there in a bit."

After hanging up the phone, Wan Qian looked at Hao Lei in front of her.

"What did Director Lin say?"

Hao Lei looked at Wan Qian with curiosity.

"He's come to Shanghai and is on his way here."

A smile appeared on Wan Qian's face, and she felt a little sweet inside.

After Hao Lei's persuasion, she has now figured things out. At the same time, because of Lin Bufan's arrival, she feels that she is valued and is even happier.

About half an hour later, Lin Bufan arrived at the coffee shop.

"Bufan, let me introduce you. This is my good friend, Hao Lei."

Wan Qian stood up, took Lin Bufan's arm, and began to introduce them with a smile.

"Hello, Ms. Hao Lei."

Lin Bufan nodded slightly to Hao Lei.

"Director Lin, hello!"

Hao Lei stood up, nodded, and then took her leave.

She knew they would have a lot to talk about, so she didn't want to be a third wheel.

"Sissi, how did you meet Hao Lei?"

On the way back, Lin Bufan looked at Wan Qian with some curiosity.

"We met on the set of 'Secret Order 1949,' and Sister Hao Lei is a very nice person..." Wan Qian linked arms with Lin Bufan as the two walked along the Bund Avenue.

Wan Qian rested her head gently on Lin Bufan's arm, and the words Hao Lei had told her involuntarily came to mind.

She should live in the moment and enjoy the time she spends with Lin Bufan. Just as Hao Lei said, she can't back down when faced with difficulties. It's just having a baby, right? It's not like anyone can't do that.

"Hao Lei? I, Lin Bufan, owe you a favor..."

Through Wan Qian's words, Lin Bufan realized that it was Hao Lei who had comforted her and solved a thorny problem for him. Otherwise, he would have been wondering how to persuade Wan Qian to stay by his side.

Lin Bufan sometimes couldn't understand Hao Lei. She had a winning hand, but the final result was lukewarm.

In terms of figure and looks, Hao Lei is considered one of the top beauties in the industry. Her role as Aunt Thirteen in the 01 film "Young Wong Fei-hung" was absolutely stunning.

Her acting skills are among the best in the industry, ranking among the top few actresses.

As for fame, it's just lukewarm. It's not that she's not famous, she's quite well-known, but she's not that famous either.