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Chapter 292 Imagining What a Child Would Look Like (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
Qi Hao was originally going to say goodbye after the meal, but he was invited to stay and play mahjong with everyone.

"I'm not very good at playing mahjong, and I don't usually have time to play it."

Qi Hao refused repeatedly.

Because he saw his uncle take out banknotes, seemingly intending to gamble with money.

In fact, it's very common for people to gamble with money while playing mahjong.

If the purpose of playing mahjong is entertainment rather than profit, and the stakes are small, it is generally not considered illegal.

For example, mahjong games between relatives will not be punished as long as the average amount wagered per person does not exceed a certain limit.

Of course, the regulations regarding this limit vary from place to place.

Hebei, Henan, Shandong, and Jiangxi have all specified a starting point of 200 yuan for penalties, while Beijing and Liaoning have set the starting points for individual gambling penalties at 300 yuan and 500 yuan, respectively.

In Hubei, gambling amounts of less than 1000 yuan per person are considered "mahjong entertainment" and are not subject to administrative penalties.

I don't know why Hubei is so high.

Jiangcheng is the capital of HUB province, so naturally it's calculated based on 1,000 yuan.

When Qi Hao is with his friends, they often play with spare change.

However, Qi Hao intuitively sensed that what he was in front of was a trap.

My uncle is a tough guy.

This is a test of his gambling instincts.

"It's nothing, we just play around usually..."

My uncle said with a smile.

"This is too risky... could this constitute gambling?"

Qi Hao is a movie star.

If he wanted to act, it would be a complete game-changer; even if his uncle was a tough guy, he would be fooled.

"Uncle, celebrities don't dare to do things casually. If they get exposed, they'll become lawbreakers."

An Feng tried to smooth things over from the sidelines.

"Haha, I understand, I understand. Then let's play with spare change!"

My uncle has achieved his goal.

The rich have three natural enemies...

Gambling, prostitution, and drugs?
What kind of natural enemy is Huang?

A man who doesn't like yellow isn't a real man.

Of course, don't do anything illegal.

The three biggest enemies that can quickly turn the rich back into the poor are investment, gambling, and close reading.

There's no way around it when it comes to investing.

Qi Hao made his fortune through investment, so we shouldn't throw the baby out with the bathwater. Therefore, the only remaining risks for him are gambling and over-the-top reading.

I can't read this carefully; I can't exactly pull out my hair and send it for testing.

Many celebrities gamble.

Once people are at the gambling table, most can't control themselves.

Some people win or lose millions of dollars at a time, and even half a lifetime's savings are not enough to cover their losses in the casino, leaving many heavily in debt.

Once they lose desperately, they'll bet their wife and kids on the losses.

My uncle has seen many wealthy people lose everything and end up heavily in debt.

So he wanted to see how much gambling Qi Hao had by playing mahjong.

The result was naturally good.

Qi Hao does seem rather rusty at playing mahjong; sometimes he fails to win when he should.

I won't be discouraged by losing, nor will I be overjoyed by winning.

I mostly chat with everyone.

They started eating dinner while playing.

After dinner, I was naturally invited to stay overnight.

My uncle and aunt both own houses in this neighborhood, so there's no need to worry about not having enough room.

Of course, they definitely wouldn't arrange for Qi Hao to sleep in An Feng's room.

Even if Qi Hao wanted to, it wouldn't work.

He didn't plan to sneak into An Feng's room, since he was unfamiliar with the place.

However, Grandma was still very concerned about appearances. She not only took out the quilt that An Feng used when he was a child and gave it to Qi Hao, but also showed Qi Hao An Feng's childhood photo album.

Clearly, this was an indication that she was very satisfied with Qi Hao; otherwise, she wouldn't have shown him the little girl's things.

From infants to children, and then to young girls...

She was a beauty from a young age, and it's no exaggeration to say that she's been beautiful since childhood.

She is not only beautiful but also adorable, with a warm smile.

It makes people feel soft-hearted just looking at it.

Looking at these photos of little babies, Qi Hao has already begun to imagine what his future children will look like.

An Feng felt extremely helpless about this.

My maternal grandmother was the kind of elderly woman who would open her heart to anyone she approved of.

She wished she could tell Qi Hao all the interesting things about her granddaughter when she was little, so that Qi Hao would fall in love with her granddaughter completely.

Covered by An Feng's small blanket, Qi Hao slept soundly.

The next day, I took Anfeng and left my maternal grandmother's house.

Before leaving, Grandma gave me a lot of things.

There were pickled vegetables and some cross-stitch embroidery items, all made by the old lady herself.

It was said to be a gift for Qi Hao's family.

Qi Hao put his things in the car and had someone drive it back to the capital. Then he and An Feng set off for Hong Kong.

At this year's Hong Kong Film Awards, Qi Hao only received a nomination for his film "Bodyguards and Assassins". In fact, films like "The Piano in a Factory", "The Message", and "First Love" were all nominated during the Hong Kong Film Awards' selection period.

These films were excluded by the Hong Kong Film Awards simply because they were produced in mainland China.

However, Qi Hao's "The Uncle" was produced in both mainland China and Hong Kong.

In order to ensure a smooth release in both regions, Qi Hao specially edited two versions. The mainland version is slightly more censored, and it has already passed censorship in the mainland.

It will probably be released in the second half of the year.

As for the red carpet, the number of people appearing for "Bodyguards and Assassins" was simply too large.

Therefore, some people need to go their separate ways.

Qi Hao can walk by himself or follow the people from "Bodyguards and Assassins". If he wants to, Chen Kexin is willing to hold his hand and walk with him.

He held Wu Junru's hand with one hand and Qi Hao's hand with the other.

However, under strong pressure from the organizing committee, Qi Hao "reluctantly" agreed to go with An Feng.

"A Little Thing Called First Love" is being released in Hong Kong more than a month later than in mainland China, and it's currently still showing in theaters.

The Hong Kong film market is shrinking, but romance films still have a place.

For example, films like "The Emperor and the Phoenix," "My Favorite," and "Break Up with Love" all grossed tens of millions at the box office.

Yes, a box office of tens of millions is considered high.

Last year, when a movie ranked 20th in the Hong Kong box office charts, it had already grossed less than three million Hong Kong dollars.

Amidst the anticipation of fans and media, the male and female leads of "First Love" appeared at the beginning of the red carpet.

Forget "Bodyguards and Assassins," everyone only has "First Love" in their eyes.

An Feng wore a pale yellow evening gown, which was bright and elegant, making her fair and delicate skin appear even more beautiful.

The fitted waist and tailored silhouette make the skirt appear even more flowing.

Coupled with her elegant and graceful temperament, she truly looks like an ethereal fairy.

Qi Hao is wearing a simple suit.

"Qi Hao and An Feng are walking towards us. Watching A Liang lead Xiao Shuijing, it feels like the movie and reality have merged at this moment. Movies are an artistic feast of light and shadow, a unique and comprehensive art form. Like a magician with a hundred transformations, it brings us aesthetic enjoyment..."

Qi Hao did indeed hold An Feng's hand.

He had already held her hand many times, but he could still feel that wonderful sensation.

I've heard that if you become an old married couple, holding hands feels like touching yourself. I don't know if that's true or not.

"Qi Hao, Qi Hao, give me a kiss!"

Many of the audience members on both sides have come all the way from the mainland. Did you come all this way just to make such an excessive request?
Qi Hao waved to both sides with a blank face, then pulled An Feng and continued walking forward.

Celebrities do kiss on the red carpet, but it's usually couples showing affection. Even on overseas red carpets, they don't just hug and kiss casually.

"An Feng, your zipper is about to open!"

The style of the painting is a bit off, but even so, An Feng couldn't help but want to touch the zipper.

It's like when you're walking down the street and someone suddenly says your pants are open. No matter what you think, you'll definitely look down to take a look.

"No, that's not true. Keep going."

Qi Hao glanced at it, his gaze lingering on the smooth shoulders and back. If the zipper really wasn't zipped up properly, he wouldn't mind helping out.

"Ah Liang, will you marry Little Crystal?"

I don't know if I'll get married or not, but you guys have no chance.

Qi Hao continued to smile. He couldn't answer such a question. The most important thing was that they came today with the movie "Bodyguards and Assassins," and it wouldn't be good to use someone else's name to promote something else.

However, when they arrived at the interview area, the off-site host made no attempt to hide their conversation about their romantic relationship with their partner.

Unfortunately, the award ceremony viewership has repeatedly hit new lows.

Moreover, the television broadcasting rights for this awards ceremony were changed from TVB to ATV for the first time, resulting in fewer "shining" stars on the red carpet.

Elderly viewers in Hong Kong don't watch this stuff much anymore; they find it increasingly boring.

Young people are even less likely to watch it, because it's all the same familiar faces.

Now that there are finally some new faces appearing, we definitely need to create more buzz to boost viewership for the awards ceremony livestream.

Ethan Juan and Mark Chao, who have many young fans, were also the focus of attention at the awards ceremony.

However, they are no match for Qi Hao and An Feng.

Because of "The Return of the Condor Heroes" and "A Little Thing Called First Love", Qi Hao and An Feng are very popular among young people in Hong Kong.

They managed to break into the Hong Kong film industry, which they hadn't been able to penetrate before, but this time they found a new way to succeed.

Their every move is under scrutiny.

Qi Hao had to restrain himself and make sure he didn't give himself away during his interactions with An Feng.

Many media outlets and fans have sharp eyes; if you really have something going on, you won't be able to hide it from them.

Now, Qi Hao and An Feng are really getting along.

"I heard that in Thailand, the real-life inspirations for Ah Liang and Little Crystal are together in real life. Is that true?"

"Actually, as far as I know, no... First love is very difficult to stay together, so we made up for this regret in the movie."

After the film was released in Thailand, the original screenwriter became very active.

He has given numerous interviews to the media.

One of the issues raised was about the real-life inspiration for the film, a question that, while not particularly significant, still sparked considerable discussion.

There's even a lot of discussion about it here in Hong Kong.

"Actually, there is another way to make up for this regret, and that is between you and Anfeng..."

The host deliberately steered the conversation towards Qi Hao and An Feng.

He had no idea he had guessed correctly.

However, Qi Hao didn't give him a chance at all, and sighed, "Then you can just keep your regrets for now."

He doesn't like the Hong Kong Film Awards because of its more exclusive nature, and he wouldn't use his relationship to generate buzz for it.

After all, he was only nominated for Best Supporting Actor today.

(End of this chapter)