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Chapter 356 The Opponent Lacks Martial Morality
For a good ten seconds, neither Huang Xiaoming nor Fan Xuexue could react.

They were very suspicious of their ears.

What is this old bastard talking about?

They exchanged a glance, and from each other's identical shock, they realized they hadn't misheard.

Holy crap, what a twisted person he is.

"Director Chen, is there some misunderstanding? The two of us... don't have the kind of relationship you're thinking of."

Fan Xuexue and Huang Xiaoming both worked at Aunt Hua's place.

They are considered to be Aunt Hua's eldest brother and sister.

Although they were of different genders and the competition wasn't as intense, they didn't develop much affection for each other, let alone a romantic relationship.

Huang Xiaoming prefers delicate and petite looks, ideally so pure that you can see their inner layer at a glance.

Fan Xuexue clearly does not meet the requirements.

She has a charming and sophisticated appearance; some even say she looks like a vixen.

In addition, Huang Xiaoming likes obedient and docile women.

She fawned over him, served him, and treated him like royalty.

Fan Xuexue simply couldn't do that.

Fan Xuexue has a very strong personality. She has worked so hard to get to where she is today, all so that she can hold her head high and look down on others with pride.

It's not about being subservient or humble.

It would be a disaster if the two of them actually got together.

However, they did not have any major conflicts.

Xiaoming gets along well with everyone, and Fan Xuexue is no exception.

Moreover, Brother Xiaoming possesses a gentlemanly demeanor rarely seen in the entertainment industry.

When Fan Xuexue attended events, she was ostracized by other top actresses. No one wanted to stand with her, partly because they would be outshone, and partly because Fan Xuexue's desire to become a top actress infringed on their interests.

The situation was complicated, and Fan Xuexue was completely taken aback by the sudden difficulty.

This kind of passive-aggressive behavior is the most unsolvable; you can only grit your teeth and endure it.

It was Huang Xiaoming who stepped in to help. He stood next to Fan Xuexue, separating her from the other actresses and easing her embarrassment.

We had a pleasant collaboration working together on "The Orphan of Zhao".

But what's with making them make an official announcement?

"Look... Qi Hao and An Feng's official announcement influenced several movies. You two are also top idols, and your combined influence is no less than that of Qi Hao and An Feng, right?"

Chen Kaige knew that his request was somewhat abrupt, but since his opponent was not martial arts ethic, he couldn't be too bound by formalities.

He chose to persuade them with reason, attempting to convince Huang Xiaoming and Fan Xuexue.

"They are a real couple!"

Fan Xuexue was quite certain that she had witnessed the interactions between Qi Hao and An Feng; they were so sweet and affectionate that it was almost unbearable to watch.

It's not uncommon for celebrities to fake couples for publicity and hype.

However, these so-called couples have one very significant characteristic: they only exist in front of the camera.

Aside from showing affection when they're in business, they have absolutely no interaction at other times.

It's just a way to fool the fans; everyone in the industry knows what's really going on.

However, Qi Hao and An Feng don't just show affection during business hours; they do it in private as well.

And they're even engaged.

Pretending to be a couple to officially announce a relationship wouldn't go this far.

"The reason why their official announcement made such a big fuss is because neither of them had ever been in a relationship before."

Huang Xiaoming was at a loss for words, both amused and exasperated.

Even if they don't want to admit it, the combined strength of Qi Hao and An Feng is far greater than that of him and Fan Xuexue; that is an indisputable fact.

"you……"

Chen Kaige was a little annoyed. "I asked you to do something, and you kept making excuses."

You'll be happy when the movie flops at the box office.

"In the movie, Xiaoming and I aren't even a couple. What was originally a matter of righteousness has now been labeled as a couple. I think that not only will it not have a good effect, but it may even backfire."

Fan Xuexue didn't want to argue with Chen Kaige, but sometimes she really thought he was an idiot.

Admittedly, this guy has some artistic talent. But he's like a spoiled child, doing everything according to his own ideas.

"Director Chen, I actually have a girlfriend. Why don't I make it official? That should generate some buzz."

Huang Xiaoming quickly tried to smooth things over.

Don't tell the truth.

Isn't that like pointing at a monk and calling him bald?

As a director, how could he not know the roles and responsibilities in a film? You insist on explaining to him that he doesn't understand "The Orphan of Zhao," which angers him and leaves no room for negotiation.

Don't tell anyone we've officially announced our relationship.

Even if he forces me to make our relationship official, I'll still have to accept it.

"You have a girlfriend!"

Chen Kaige's eyes lit up; he had to admit that Fan Xuexue was right.

They're not playing a couple, so even if they officially announced it, what does that have to do with your movie?

If Huang Xiaoming, a top idol, were to officially announce his relationship, even if it weren't as high-profile as Qi Hao and An Feng's announcement, it would still generate considerable buzz and be a significant boost for the film.

"I didn't originally plan to make an official announcement now, but since the movie needs it, I'll just make it official now."

Huang Xiaoming had no choice.

It's not impossible for him and Fan Xuexue to officially announce their relationship; one is a man, and the other is a woman, both of whom are top idols.

And at least on the surface, they are all single.

However, such fake couple announcements only have a positive impact on the movie, but are a disaster for the couple themselves, and may even affect their business resources in severe cases.

When it's time to break up, there will be a lot of trouble.

It would be better if he just officially announced it himself.

That way, he wouldn't have to watch the woman looking at him with tears in her eyes, which would break his heart.

Sigh, Baby really loves to cry.

"Okay, then let's contact the media as soon as possible and get this done. The premiere is just a few days away."

Chen Kaige was overjoyed.

So happy that he even forgot to ask Huang Da'an who his current girlfriend was.

Fan Xuexue was probably angry.

After parting ways with Chen Kaige, she immediately called Qi Hao to tell him about it.

Qi Hao also found it strange when he heard it.

Has Chen Kaige gone mad?

However, Huang Da'an's official announcement had no impact on him.

He has indeed been hyping up his relationship lately.

However, they have been trying their best to suppress the buzz surrounding their relationship recently.

It's been quite a spectacle for almost half a year now.

Other news, such as Zhou Xun establishing a studio, Super Girl Wang Bei passing away during plastic surgery, Wang Jing's father Wang Tianlin passing away, and Wang Xiaofei and Barbie Hsu registering their marriage... none of it could overshadow the popularity of Qi Hao and An Feng.

If things continue to get too lively and occupy too many public resources, it may provoke the dissatisfaction of the authorities.

He was more than happy to have Huang Da'an draw fire for him.

However, making an official announcement is not a simple matter. Even Qi Hao's case involved a process of preparation, build-up, and then official announcement...

The entire process takes about ten days.

During this period, Qi Hao took another leave of absence to attend the Golden Horse Awards in Taiwan.

He received a Best Actor nomination for his role in "Hello! Mr. Tree".

This is yet another Best Actor award he could potentially win.

If he gets it, he can complete "Main Quest 2".

Completing the task will reward you with 50 Apple stock.

However, Qi Hao has already won the Best Actor awards at the Venice International Film Festival, the Changchun Film Festival, and the Hundred Flowers Awards, so he will definitely exceed expectations.

If I can win the Golden Horse Award for Best Actor, these 50 shares will probably double in value.

(End of this chapter)