HuaYu: Starting with Photography to Navigate the Entertainment Industry

Liu Xiaoli didn't dare say that Huayi Brothers was interested in Liu Yifei, for fear of provoking Chen Jinfei, so she only said that they were interested in Hongxingwu.

But how could Chen Jinfei not understand the meaning behind those words?

But Liu Yifei is someone he poured his heart and soul into creating, and now, it's just the time to reap the rewards.

At this point, should Liu Yifei be given up?

How could he bear to part with it!

but. . .

On one side is money to save a life, and on the other is a goose that lays golden eggs.

Chen Jinfei was truly struggling to decide which option to choose.

After a long while, he rubbed his temples with both hands before saying:

"Alright, why don't you contact them and see how much they're willing to pay?"

"Um."

With Chen Jinfei's permission, Liu Xiaoli felt much relieved and secretly pondered:

"Perhaps this is the right time to leave Fei Ge."

Since the end of last year, people from Huayi Brothers have been in contact with Liu Xiaoli, showing a strong interest in Liu Yifei.

Although Liu Xiaoli is Liu Yifei's mother and agent, she doesn't have much say in Liu Yifei's decisions. After all, Hongxingwu Company is under Chen Jinfei's name, and Chen Jinfei holds 95% of the shares.

Chen Jinfei would not agree to Chen Jinfei's offer to switch to Huayi Brothers.

Unless Huayi Brothers agrees to pay an exorbitant penalty for breach of contract.

But Huayi Brothers isn't one to be taken advantage of; they won't do deals that are clearly a losing proposition.

Unfortunately, the matter remained unresolved.

Now, Liu Xiaoli has seen another opportunity.

Her reason for wanting to switch to Huayi Brothers was actually quite simple: Chen Jinfei's business was in trouble and the uncertainty of it collapsing at any time made her feel insecure.

Furthermore, Chen Jinfei is not from the film and television industry, so his professional expertise and ability to help Liu Yifei are diminishing.

To help Liu Yifei reach a higher level, we need a more professional team and better resources.

This is also why Liu Xiaoli set her sights on Huayi Brothers.

the next day.

Beijing Huayi Brothers Headquarters.

Li Xue brought a document to Wang Zhongjun's office, where Wang Zhonglei happened to be there as well.

"Mr. Wang, we've just spoken with Liu Xiaoli, and Chen Jinfei said he's loosened his grip. The price for Hongxingwu has been reduced from the initial 5000 million to 3000 million."

"3000 million?"

At this price, if it were before, perhaps even the two kings would have been tempted.

But now?

Upon hearing the price, Wang Zhongjun and Wang Zhonglei exchanged a mocking glance.

"Even in this situation, he still dares to ask for such a high price? Chen Jinfei really has audacity!"

After Wang Zhongjun finished speaking, Grandpa Wang Zhonglei chimed in:

"Yes, let him keep it as his treasure. I reckon he'll be willing to sell it for 1000 million after a while."

After saying that, Wang Zhonglei then said to Li Xue:

"By the way, let's also give a boost to the negative rumors about Liu Yifei online, consider it a way to lower the price!"

"Okay, I'll arrange it right away!"

Li Xue left the offices of the two kings with a smile.

Meanwhile, Liu Xiaoli quickly received a reply from Li Xue.

"1000 million?"

Upon hearing the price, Chen Jinfei was so angry he almost coughed up blood.

Why didn't he just rob it?

Damn it, they're all a bunch of scoundrels who kick someone when they're down!

After finishing his tirade, Chen Jinfei said to Liu Xiaoli:

"I won't sell! I'd rather starve to death than sell!"

Hearing Chen Jinfei's words, Liu Xiaoli felt conflicted.

She wanted to persuade Chen Jinfei to agree, but she couldn't bring herself to say it. At the same time, she was also afraid that if the price was too low, it would affect Huayi Brothers' future resource allocation to Liu Yifei.

As she hesitated, Jin Xin, the planner from Hongxingwu, walked in.

"Chairman Chen, Sister Liu."

When Jin Xin greeted him, a look of dejection crossed his face.

"What's wrong?"

Chen Jinfei frowned and pressed for an answer.

Holding the documents in his hand, Jin Xin stammered, "..."

"Sony just sent a message saying that Sissi's current situation will have a negative impact on Sony."

Therefore, they said that the signing of Sissi's contract would be temporarily suspended, and the press conference two days later, which was also Sissi's coming-of-age ceremony, was canceled.

"Hold!"

Upon hearing this news, Chen Jinfei angrily picked up the things on the table and started smashing them, cursing as he did so.

"When they were begging me, they all acted like grandsons."

Now, none of them are any good; they're all just scoundrels who know how to kick someone when they're down!

He vented his anger, then noticed Jin Xin was still standing there, looking hesitant to speak.

"Is there anything else?"

Jin Xin stammered:

"Chairman Chen, we've already sent out the invitations for Xixi's coming-of-age ceremony. Now that it's canceled, how are we going to explain this to the public?"

besides..."

Jin Xin paused, glanced at Liu Xiaoli beside him, and continued:

"Also, the cost of the coming-of-age ceremony was 180 million, which was originally to be covered by Sony."

But now that Sony has withdrawn, we have to pay for it ourselves.

Even if the application is cancelled, the expenses already incurred will still be around 120 million yuan.

There's no way this money will be less.

120 million?!

Even a hero can be brought down by a penny!

In the past, Chen Jinfei wouldn't have cared about this amount of money at all.

But now?

Where would he get any money?!

Upon hearing this number, Chen Jinfei was enraged and, in a fit of impotent rage, smashed everything in sight around him.

Seeing this, Liu Xiaoli said helplessly:

"How about we cancel the coming-of-age ceremony?"

I'll cover the 120 million upfront.

"Ugh!"

Chen Jinfei, who had always been reluctant to spend a woman's money, did not refuse this time. He remained silent, which was taken as an agreement.

Liu Xiaoli got up and walked towards her home.

Back at his villa, he had just entered when he heard Liu Yifei gagging coming from the bathroom.

Yesterday, Liu Xiaoli specifically consulted a doctor, who said that her condition was:

Emotional breakdown is a physiological manifestation, a stress response in which "the body rejects reality before the brain does."

It is related to adrenaline and the vagus nerve.

Liu Xiaoli didn't understand a lot of medical terms, and only asked what medicine she should take to get better.

But the other party's reply was:

Medication won't work; only adjusting your emotions and reducing external stimuli will help.

Liu Yifei has been dry heaving on and off for two days.

For the past two days, Liu Yifei has spent most of her time alone in the bathroom.

When I dry heave, I cling to the toilet, and it's hard to tell if it's tears or saliva that's flowing out.

When she wasn't vomiting, she would lean against the corner of the bathroom wall, staring blankly at herself, expressionless, lost in thought.

It was visible to the naked eye that Liu Yifei's baby fat was rapidly disappearing, and even dimples appeared.

"Sissi~~~!"

Liu Xiaoli rushed into the bathroom and, upon seeing Liu Yifei's appearance, burst into tears.

The pent-up emotions of the past two days overwhelmed her, and she rushed to Liu Yifei's side, hugging her and bursting into tears.

"Waaaaah~~~!"

Liu Yifei, however, seemed not to see Liu Xiaoli at all, showing no reaction whatsoever.

"Sisi, you haven't eaten or drunk anything for two days. Don't scare your mother. Say something!"

Waaaaaah!

Liu Xiaoli cried as she pushed Liu Yifei.