HuaYu: Starting with Photography to Navigate the Entertainment Industry

Seeing everyone staring at her, waiting for her answer, Liu Yifei remained completely calm.

She nodded to Cai Yinong and said frankly:

"Mr. Cai, I regret that I cannot join your company. My future career path is focused on the film market. After 'The Return of the Condor Heroes,' I probably won't be taking on any more television dramas."

At this moment, Liu Xiaoli also noticed that something was wrong and quickly walked over.

After listening to Liu Yifei's explanation, Liu Xiaoli added,

"Thank you for your kind offer, Mr. Cai. Our Sisi is aiming for Hollywood and an Oscar, so we'll be shifting our focus to film from now on."

Upon hearing what the mother and daughter said, everyone around was taken aback, especially Cai Yinong, who frowned and said:

"Sissi, after 'Chinese Paladin' and 'The Return of the Condor Heroes,' your value will definitely increase significantly. You're in your prime, so how can you give it up?"

You must be careful!

Li Guoli and others also joined in the persuasion.

But Liu Yifei and Liu Xiaoli were determined and refused to waver.

In the end, Cai Yinong sighed inwardly, watching Liu Yifei shake her head repeatedly.

"Perhaps she was just using this as an excuse to avoid my invitation."

Xu Lang, standing to the side, fell into deep thought after hearing Liu Yifei's words.

Recalling Liu Yifei's experiences in her previous life, she truly withdrew from the television drama scene after "Chinese Paladin" and "The Return of the Condor Heroes".

It wasn't until 2022's "Dream of the Red Chamber" that it returned to television dramas.

This interval was 16 years, as if the promise made by Little Dragon Girl had been fulfilled in her life.

During this period, Liu Yifei went to Hollywood and filmed "The Forbidden Kingdom" in 2008. She then co-starred in films in Hong Kong such as "Love Announcement", "A Chinese Ghost Story", "The Legend of the Banquet", "The Assassins", and "The Four".

To be honest, she hasn't been very successful in the film industry, not even in mainland China, let alone in the international market.

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Xu Lang also recalled that around 2005, when Liu Yifei became incredibly popular—around the time she was 18—a lot of negative news about her surfaced online, including:

Being kept by a sugar daddy, or even being a transgender person.

The saying "the more famous you are, the more trouble you attract" probably comes from this.

Although Xu Lang didn't know much about Liu Yifei's family, based on his interactions with her, especially his makeup work, the claim that she was transgender was definitely unfounded.

Xu Lang was certain of this.

"However, given that girl's personality, online rumors probably won't have much of an impact on her, right?"

Xu Lang analyzed it in his heart.

Just then, a figure flashed before his eyes, and Liu Yifei appeared in front of him again.

"Xu Lang".

Hearing Liu Yifei's voice, Xu Lang snapped out of his reverie, stood up, and smiled at Liu Yifei.

"Senior sister, why did you come over here? Shouldn't I be the one toasting you?"

"Hehe, junior brother, don't say that. You're a boss now, so I, a nobody actor, should definitely take the initiative."

"Oh, senior sister, although you don't mean what you say, it just sounds so nice to me. Please say it more often in the future, I love to hear it."

"Come on, you think you're so great just because I said you're fat!"

Liu Yifei and Xu Lang are now quite familiar with each other, and they also have a "senior sister and junior brother" relationship, so they talk very casually to each other.

Xu Lang raised his wine glass and said to Liu Yifei:

"Senior sister, I heard what you just said. I support you and wish you all the best in becoming a world-class movie star in the future."

Hearing Xu Lang say this, Liu Yifei was somewhat surprised.

"Hey, why aren't you trying to persuade me like they are? Do you really think it's the right thing for me to give up television dramas and go into film?"

"Well..."

When Liu Yifei asked him this, Xu Lang wished he could just tell him directly.

"You must not put all your energy into movies. It's no exaggeration to say that your film record is appalling."

Indeed, Liu Yifei has quite good film resources. In "The Forbidden Kingdom," Jackie Chan and Jet Li co-starred. Who else can have such resources?

Despite having such good resources, Liu Yifei didn't produce any representative works in the following ten years.

However, Xu Lang also knew that there was no point in stopping her or trying to persuade her now.

"Of course I wholeheartedly support it."

Xu Lang paused, then added:

"Furthermore, I've already planned out your film career path for you. I can share it with you when the opportunity arises, just for reference."

"Really?"

Liu Yifei looked at Xu Lang with disbelief, her eyes shining with delight.

"How could it be fake?"

Just then, Liu Xiaoli, who had been watching the two talking so enthusiastically, walked over with a wine glass, interrupting their conversation, and said to Xu Lang:

"Xu Lang, we really have to thank you for your trust in Qianqian and for producing such a perfect piece of work for her. My daughter and I toast you."

"Oh, Aunt Liu, you're too kind."

After Xu Lang had a drink with the Liu family mother and daughter, Liu Xiaoli pulled Liu Yifei along.

"Come on, Sisi, let's have a drink with Coach Li."

As she spoke, she grabbed Liu Yifei and left.

Liu Yifei turned her head, winked at Xu Lang, and waved.

Xu Lang also made a phone call gesture to her before they separated.

As I stared blankly at Liu Yifei's retreating figure, I heard a plaintive voice beside me.

"Still looking? You can't tear your eyes away!"

"Well..."

Xu Lang turned his head and saw An Yixuan standing in front of him with a frown and a pout.

Seeing this, Xu Lang couldn't help but point at her and say,

"You need to pay attention to your facial expressions. You're always frowning, like everyone owes you 500 yuan. That won't do."

"Hmph, you have the nerve to say that."

An Yixuan glared fiercely at Xu Lang. If his gaze could materialize, Xu Lang would probably be covered in blood by now.

"I wasn't planning on ignoring you, but then I thought, since we've known each other for a while, it's better to say goodbye before I leave."

"Leave? Where are you going? You're mine now."

Xu Lang and An Yixuan didn't stand on ceremony and asked directly.

"Your people? Hmph!"

An Yixuan curled his lip, clearly disdainful of the title.

"You're not sincere with me, and you don't have the ability to help me get a new role, so what am I doing here?"

Seeing that Xu Lang's expression was somewhat unpleasant, An Yixuan seemed to feel a little sorry for him, and after a pause, added:

"I plan to go back to Taipei in the next couple of days. After all, I've been away from home for a while, and it's time to go back and visit."

Xu Lang could understand An Yixuan's resentful words.

After all, although the two did not have a clear boyfriend-girlfriend relationship, Xu Qianyuan's situation had still affected her somewhat.

Furthermore, there's still no news about the role of "Jiang Yuyan." If Xu Lang can't bring An Yixuan a good role, then there's no point in An Yixuan staying in mainland China, or rather, staying in Xu Lang's studio.

After thinking for a moment, Xu Lang didn't stop An Yixuan. Instead, he glanced at Cai Yinong, who was not far away, pulled her a little further away, and whispered:

"It's good that you go back and take a look first. There's something I need you to do for me when you get back."