Debuted right after graduating from high school

Jessica Alba was taken aback by Fan Wumian's words and instinctively felt it was inappropriate. She was momentarily flustered and even forgot to manage her expression in public, appearing very surprised.

After the news of her "failed marriage proposal and being dumped by her boyfriend" caused a great uproar, many people immediately came forward.

They cheered and jumped for joy, almost as if they had been injected with chicken blood. They all hoped to take advantage of the situation and seize the precious golden window of opportunity to win over this beautiful girl who was frequently listed as the most beautiful woman in the world by well-known magazines such as Vanity Fair, Men's Health and Men's Wear.

Just like a limited-edition secondhand top-of-the-line supercar reappearing on the market, it only makes others feel fortunate, hoping that they will also have the opportunity to drive it, unleash its ultimate performance, and enjoy it to the fullest, even just a test drive would be very satisfying.

Compared to her usual interactions with NBA stars, wealthy businessmen from around the world, and Hollywood celebrities, Fan Wumian was slightly special in Jessica Alba's eyes, both because of his super-rich status and because of his age and appearance.

Jessica herself has an Eastern-looking face, and she's been used to looking at him since she was a child. Fan Wumian's handsomeness is exactly what she's looking for. Because he's so outstanding, it's hard for him not to be tempted. This makes her restless and unable to ignore her many suitors like she did a few days ago. She's still stuck in her previous relationship and can't move on.

After a few seconds of pause, Jessica Alba covered her mouth with her hand, lowered her voice, and said awkwardly:
"That's not a good idea. I'm already 26, a few years older than you. I just came to say hello, I don't have any romantic intentions."

In public places, with cameras around, it's hard to guarantee that they won't be filmed and their lip movements analyzed to see what they're saying.

Fan Wumian shrugged, covered his mouth, and chuckled softly:

"Look, even I'm attracted to you, which proves you're really charming. Instead of being sad about the end of your last relationship, you should be glad that you can have a fresh start. Life is like a shooting star. A few decades may seem long, but it's over in the blink of an eye. Apart from 'filling your stomach,' which is the main task of life, even procreation is just a side task."

His tone was very relaxed, not at all like a formal date request.

To make Jessica Alba think he was joking with her and trying to comfort her, she continued:

“Yes, time flies. I don’t have any other plans either. If you don’t have anywhere to go tonight, I can keep you company for a few drinks as a friend. There’s a little bar in Highland Park. I know the owner well; he used to be my yoga instructor. It’s not usually crowded, and the atmosphere is quite nice.”

She deliberately emphasized the words "as a friend".

Fan Wumian thought for a moment and asked:

"Is there a quieter place? You don't want to have a scandal with me and give entertainment reporters new fodder, do you?"

Jessica Alba laughed:

“If you don’t mind, I’d like to use you to make my ex-boyfriend angry. I was probably too good to him before, so much so that even after losing me, he can’t even make a phone call. We’ve been out of contact for 24 days.”

Fan Wumian smacked his lips and replied:
"To what number of days?"

"It seems you really should have a few more drinks. You seem to have become the weaker party in this relationship, almost completely losing the initiative. But you are a popular big star with a high income. Why should you let others control your emotions?"

"Since coming to Hollywood, I've been rumored to have had affairs with Britney Spears, Kim Kardashian, and Paris Hilton, so you're no exception. In fact, there are cameras pointed at us right now."

Hear the words.

Jessica Alba's thoughts were a bit jumbled. Following his gaze, she saw their images appearing on the big screen.

Being a celebrity, she quickly adjusted her demeanor, smiled broadly, waved to the cameraman, and deliberately put on a nonchalant air. In reality, she wanted to use this opportunity to provoke her ex-boyfriend, who didn't want to marry her yet.

After the thought of "provoking her ex-boyfriend" crossed her mind, she immediately realized that Fan Wumian was right. She had indeed become the weaker party in the relationship, and her ex-boyfriend, who was clearly not as outstanding in any way, had taken control of the situation.

After careful consideration, Jessica took a deep breath and recalled everything about her ex-boyfriend. She realized that among her countless suitors, he seemed insignificant, and she even had to deliberately protect him in order to give him the dignity of a man.

For example, her ex-boyfriend couldn't afford her daily expenses at all, and Jessica always took care of the jewelry and clothes she needed for attending entertainment events herself.

For her ex-boyfriend, Jessica even turned down countless film offers, just because she was worried that he would be jealous and angry, or that the long-distance relationship would affect their relationship. She even took her ex-boyfriend to various parties to help him find resources and introduce him to jobs.

After all that quiet sacrifice, all I got in return was that they weren't even willing to get married.

What the outside world doesn't know is that Jessica's parents were worried that their daughter would be taken advantage of, so they wanted her ex-boyfriend to sign a prenuptial agreement waiving his right to a share of the property. This was one of the main reasons why he was angry.

Discovering that her ex-boyfriend valued prenuptial agreements so much made Jessica begin to wonder whether he liked her as a person or just her tens of millions of dollars.

Coming back to her senses from her "love-struck" state, she suddenly realized that her ex-boyfriend was actually quite pathetic at times. His annual income couldn't even cover the property taxes on her Beverly Hills mansion. If he no longer loved her, then he was just a nobody.

Once many thoughts arise in the mind, they will naturally spread like a flood that has been released from its dam, becoming uncontrollable.

In her past life, Jessica Alba did separate from her boyfriend for a while because of the issue of whether or not to get married. However, after her boyfriend came to his senses, the two officially entered into marriage and built a happy family together for more than ten years, but eventually they still went their separate ways.

Fan Wumian merely gave it a try. Whether he succeeded in undermining someone else's relationship or not, it was acceptable to him. After all, tonight's decision was purely impromptu, and he was already used to fishing with a straight hook, too lazy to waste too much energy on emotional relationships.

From an outsider's perspective, looking at Jessica Alba and her ex-boyfriend whose achievements are so insignificant and whose appearance is unremarkable, it's impossible to understand why she's stuck in that situation. The only explanation is that she's love-struck.

It's not that relationships have to be between equals, but given her circumstances, she could easily have better options.

Besides, Fan Wumian had worked as a director's assistant in his previous life, and no beautiful female star had ever fallen in love with him. He had been caught in the rain himself and only wanted to take away other people's umbrellas. He was slightly annoyed with her ex-boyfriend. Why should he win the favor of a goddess?
Men, those who know, know. The inability to tolerate other men winning the hearts of beautiful women is more like a primal instinct written in their genes.

Jessica Alba is not only a beautiful and famous star, but also smart, rich, and has a good personality. Seeing that her ex-boyfriend had a chance to win and live off her, it was even more unacceptable to him. So he subconsciously chose to sabotage her and said a few words in front of her.

Flies don't land on eggs without cracks. Jessica is currently in a state of lingering singleness, and Fan Wumian feels there's nothing inappropriate about him setting his sights on her.
After exchanging phone numbers, she sent me the name of the bar located in Highland Park, and we agreed to go there after the competition.

soon.

When Yao Ming came off the court to rest, he sat down next to Fan Wumian, and the two greeted each other and chatted for a few minutes.

After politely declining Yao Ming's suggestion to have a late-night snack together, Fan Wumian planned to invite him as a guest to record a few episodes of a variety show in mainland China when he had some free time.

To be fair, although Yao Ming was covered in sweat and didn't smell particularly good, he was still far superior to many other Black and White players with strong body odor.

The most obvious downside of sitting by the stadium was being overwhelmed by the strong body odor wafting past him, which almost made Fan Wumian gag. The locals were used to it, their noses seemingly oblivious to it, but he just couldn't stand it.

By the end of the fourth quarter, the Rockets had won the game, leading the Clippers by 8 points.

Yao Ming and several teammates found Fan Wumian again and even took a group photo with him. After finally exchanging pleasantries, they got into the car and left. Fan Wumian smelled the spot where McGrady, Shane Battier, and the others had hugged him and felt that he was dirty. He immediately took off his coat and was only wearing a black hoodie.

Arriving at the small tavern called "Moonlight," the place was deserted.

Several drunkards were chatting idly, and a young couple was kissing each other without regard for the occasion. Jessica Alba had arrived early and was sitting at the bar talking to the owner.

Fan Wumian took off his mask and said enthusiastically:

"Hi, some players wanted to take pictures with me, which took up a bit of time. Sorry to keep you waiting."

After seeing his face clearly, the female shop owner, who appeared to be around 30 years old, widened her eyes and said:
“I think I know you, WM Van, right? Around 8 p.m., two guests mentioned you, saying they made over a million dollars in just a few months by investing in the hedge fund you manage. I even looked up your information and was considering entrusting my money to you for management. What a coincidence!”

Fan Wumian's business was so large that he often encountered investors who, after listening to his story, would say:
"The subprime crisis has already broken out, and the easiest time to make money is over. But if you have idle funds and are willing to hold them for a long time, buying WM-Rogers hedge fund products is definitely the right thing to do."

After listening, the shop owner, Evelyn, pressed for details:
“I see the investment amount seems to be $20. Can I buy a smaller amount? I used up most of my funds to open this store. Which financial product would you recommend to me?”

"The internet is what I'm best at and most confident in. I was on Wall Street a few days ago and just talked to my partner about the private equity threshold. We'll be lowering it to $10 in a while."

After hearing Fan Wumian's words, the female shop owner's eyes lit up, and she turned to look at Jessica Alba:

"No wonder you look much better today, instead of asking me for drinks as soon as you sat down. I told you long ago that leaving that guy would have been a good thing for you. Now my tarot reading has come true again. This is Mr. Van, who bought Aston Martin and is doing business on Wall Street. He's countless times better than your ex-boyfriend. Why didn't I realize before that Asians could be this cool?"

Jessica Alba laughed awkwardly, gave the shopkeeper a slight, silent glare, signaling her to shut up, and explained:
“I met Mr. Fan at the Staples Center, and we just came over for a drink. It’s that simple. He doesn’t come to Los Angeles often and doesn’t have many friends there, and I wanted a drink to help me sleep. It’s not the kind of relationship you’re imagining.”

The shop owner, Evelyn, wiped the wine glasses and said with a smile:

“That would be wonderful. Would Mr. Fan happen to like a single woman like me, who is not only sexy and mature but also has two children? I have a bottle of last year’s Royal Salute 38-year-old whisky here. Perhaps we can have a drink together.”

Fan Wumian:
"Thank you, but it's not necessary."

Jessica Alba also said helplessly:

"I'm introducing you to business. Do you know how many fans Mr. Fan has? If he comes to your place for drinks often, you'll never have to worry about business again. Just be careful not to scare him away."

The female shop owner glanced at Jessica, sensing that she was "protecting her food," and raised her hand with a smile:
"It was just a joke. That bottle of Royal Salute 38 is too expensive. I've been wanting to sell it for cash for a while now. Would you like to try some?"

Fan Wumian shook his head:
“I’ve never really been able to get used to whiskey unless I add ice and mix it with a drink called iced tea. A Long Island Iced Tea would be fine. You just mentioned tarot cards? I know tarot cards, but I’ve never seen a real one. I’m currently working on a new script that involves both Eastern and Western fantasy mythology, and it seems like it would be a good fit to include this.”

The female shop owner had a good relationship with Jessica Alba, and immediately asked:
"Who are you planning to cast as the lead? Jessica is an excellent actress, and she has the best personality of all the actresses I know. God is too kind to her; she's perfect in every way. You should really let her audition too."

Although Jessica knew that the shop owner Evelyn meant well, she still started to feel a headache coming on, as if Evelyn was doing her a disservice and would put Fan Wumian in a difficult position.

Fan Wumian, however, didn't take it to heart at all, and said in a relaxed tone:

"We can consider it, but the script isn't finished yet, and filming won't start until the second or third quarter of next year at the earliest."

The shop owner, Evelyn, pulled out a slightly worn tarot deck, waved it in front of Fan Wumian, and asked:
"Would you like to try? I can help you predict the future, such as your emotions, career, family, and health."

Fan Wumian had previously collaborated with feng shui masters on promotional campaigns. Influenced by a certain online novel, he was quite interested in tarot cards, and at this moment, he nodded and said:

"Okay, what do I need to do? Draw a card from the deck?"

The female shop owner immediately perked up and said, "Wait a moment, I need to prepare something." (End of Chapter)