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Chapter 198 Yi An's Grand "Wedding", Yan Li "Marries" Fan Bingbing
Banquet hall, entrance
Yan Li warmly shook hands with the visitors: "President Wang, Director Feng, thank you for your support."

Wang Zhonglei chuckled and said, "Of course, we're practically family to Bingbing, so let's finish strong."

Yan Li laughed heartily, but couldn't help but complain in his heart.

"Family members" is a load of rubbish. They just heard that Wang Jinghua was coming and were afraid that he had contact with Chengtian, so they came to check on him.

In addition, the record-breaking price of "The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng" and the strong strength of Huayi Brothers in securing the distribution rights for "The Return of the Condor Heroes" also gave Huayi Brothers a shock.

Their next plan is to make a major foray into the television drama industry, competing with Yan Li's Yi An, but also potentially collaborating.

Who would turn down money!

Huayi Brothers has quite a few dramas in the pipeline, and if Yan Li can help them sell tens of millions more, or even more, of them.

Then he would be Huayi Brothers' top public relations target, and even Xiao Wang (CEO of Huayi Brothers) could personally serve him.

"..."

Thankfully, Yan Li didn't know this saying, otherwise he would have already started chasing people away.

He was more enthusiastic about Feng Xiaogang than Wang Zhonglei.

Despite his many flaws, he is indeed one of the top commercial directors in mainland China. Huayi Brothers' achievements and influence in the film industry are largely due to his support.

Yan Li was somewhat envious of this person.

He previously triggered an annual news report on popular films and television shows in 2010, noting that Feng's two films together grossed over 10 billion yuan, ranking first and third respectively in the year's Chinese-language film box office.

If possible, Yan Lizhen really wanted to poach Feng Xiaogang to make money for him.

Feng Xiaogang didn't have any particular attitude towards Yan Li. He wasn't cold towards her and showed a certain amount of respect, but he wasn't particularly enthusiastic or obsequious either.

Big-name directors are in high demand.

The Wang brothers fawned over him, and even Han Sanye from China Film Group gave him face. Feng Xiaogang was quite arrogant.

If Wang Zhonglei hadn't dragged him here today and given him a heads-up beforehand, knowing that Yan Li was no pushover, he might have treated him like a junior.

Yan Li was not surprised; he had dealt with these directors before.

Especially those who have no shortage of investment and powerful backers, each one of them is incredibly arrogant.

Feng Xiaogang is relatively doing well now. There are still several powerful figures above him, and his career hasn't reached its peak yet, so he still has some self-awareness.

Another director, Chen, whom Yan Li had met once, was someone whose eyes were practically glued to his forehead.

As for the other great director, Zhang Yimou, Yan Li had never met him, but he had heard that Zhang Yimou was relatively amiable and easy to get along with, at least among the directors.

After exchanging a few words, Wang Zhonglei couldn't contain his emotions and took Feng Xiaogang away.

He brought Feng over to showcase Huayi Brothers' strength, but Yan Li's excessive enthusiasm made him a little flustered.

That bastard is a master at poaching talent; he got rid of Fan Bingbing, and Li Bingbing almost ran away too.

Although Feng Xiaogang is a man, his charm won't work, but who knows what new tricks Yan Li might have up his sleeve.

Better safe than sorry!

Only then did Yan Li notice Huo Siyan following behind Wang and Feng.

Actually, Li Bingbing, the top female star, should have been more suitable to come to this occasion, but since the two Bingbings are currently at odds, Huo Siyan took advantage of the situation.

Don't forget, the seven fairies are still nominally good sisters; at least the others haven't fallen out.

Not only Huo Siyan, but Li Lin and Jiang Xin also came to the scene. Yang Xue couldn't come because of other commitments, but she recorded a video to send her blessings, receiving the same treatment as Xiao Yanzi and Ruby Lin from "My Fair Princess".

As for Dong Xuan, although she didn't come or record a video, she sent a gift.

There's no other meaning behind it. It's just so that when the media asks questions in the future, we have an explanation to maintain some dignity.

Only Li Bingbing, who had previously clashed with another company, remained silent about the upcoming showdown between the two, and even booked media questions to ride the wave of exposure.

"President Yan~"

Huo Siyan's eyes held a hint of resentment. Since the last time, Yan Li had never contacted him again, and he almost never took the initiative to contact him.

She would call or text him under the guise of Huayi Brothers, and only then would Yan Li reply.

The only consolation is that Yan Li kept her word, and the drama "The Imperial Palace of the Qing Dynasty" gave her an important role.

"Li Lin and Jiang Xin are here too. You two can get together. Remember to pick up some gifts later, they're really nice."

Yan Li remained calm. It was a transaction after all. If every woman had to chat with him every day, even if he had eight hands, he couldn't keep up, and he didn't have the time.

He gave her everything she was entitled to, and Huo Siyan used his influence at Huayi Brothers to gain advantages for herself, which he tacitly cooperated with.

The so-called undercover agent wouldn't be of much use to Yan Li. Even if it were useful, he would just ask for a price later, and he wouldn't treat the other party unfairly.

Huo Siyan felt disappointed when she saw that Yan Li didn't react much. Just as she was about to say a few more words, another important guest arrived at the door. Yan Li went to greet him, and could only swallow his words again.

The person who came was Liu Yanming, the boss of Hairun.

Hairun has a 20% share in "The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng" and has made a lot of money following Yan Li. The two parties are in their honeymoon period, so of course they have to come and support them.

However, he didn't bring Sun Li with him this time; instead, he brought another leading actress from Hairun Media, Li Xiaoran.

This actress has acted in several romantic dramas, but she has never become a big star, and her presence is not as strong as Sun Li's role in "Jade Goddess of Mercy".

Of course, with the accumulation of many works, Li Xiaoran's fame is not bad, and she is subtly transitioning to a mature and elegant actress route. She is currently the only one who is qualified to compete with Sun Li for the top spot at Hairun Media.

This was Yan Li's first time meeting Li Xiaoran, and his biggest impression of her was her white hair.

Fan Xiaopang and Dong Xuan are both fair-skinned, but this one is subtly even more beautiful.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Yan Li keenly sensed that this person wasn't particularly fond of him, and even harbored some subtle resistance.

This wasn't the first time Yan Li had felt this emotion.

Not all women like him just because he's rich and handsome. On the contrary, because of his "bad" reputation, many women don't actually have a good first impression of him.

Some people's perception of him improved after getting to know him, while others' prejudices deepened, and Yan Li had long since gotten used to it.

If he's useful to someone, he'll show off; if he's not, he'll ignore them. He can't possibly control everything, let alone what other people think of him.

After inviting Liu Yanming and the others to sit down, Yan Li then received many other distinguished guests.

Some of them were his collaborators, such as the owners of companies like Tangren, Zhouyi, and Ciwen.

There are also some people who have worked with him and Fan Xiaopang, such as Gao Qunshu, Fan Xiaotian, and Cheng Lidong.

There are also some celebrities who have a good relationship with Fan Xiaopang, such as Ren Quan, Huang Haibing, Huang Haibo, Zhou Jie, Qiao Zhenyu, Pan Yueming, etc.

Wang Jinghua also brought several artists to support her, and together with Wang Zhonglei, they became the center of attention at one point.

However, the fact that his former employer and former manager both came to show their support confirms that Fan Xiaopang's breakup was amicable and that he is very popular.

This was also Yan Li's purpose in inviting both sides: to eliminate potential threats and to ensure Fan Xiaopang's smooth transition to Yi'an.

Out of respect for him, and because neither side wanted to give away favors for nothing, plus some personal connections, Huayi Brothers and Sister Hua both came over, showering the reporters with compliments.

Yi An's artists were also there: her three roommates, Zhang Zhilin (who was also a mercenary), and Wang Ou (who was also her second sister).

The others were fine. Wang Ou didn't want to come, but she was afraid of being resented by Fan Xiaopang and getting into trouble. Yan Li also wanted to show the unity of Yi'an, so she still came despite her reluctance.

However, she only has one drama currently airing, "The Migrant Workers' Survival," and her fame is limited, so not many people pay attention to her, and she has successfully disappeared from the public eye.

...

With most of the guests arriving and the time up, the host, Chunni, a top female host from Beijing TV, announced the start of the signing ceremony.

After a series of glamorous and emotional opening remarks, Chunni raised her hand and led the way to the star-studded corridor and red carpet on the side of the venue.

"Now, let's give a warm round of applause to welcome today's protagonist—Fan Bingbing."

At the other end of the red carpet, dry ice sprayed everywhere as Fan Xiaopang slowly walked onto the red carpet.

Today, she wore a white off-shoulder fitted fishtail dress, elegant yet sexy, noble yet charming. She wore delicate tassel earrings, a large gemstone necklace, and diamond-encrusted rings and watches, exuding luxury.

This outfit isn't cheap; it was custom-made in Hong Kong and is quite expensive.

Aside from the watch, which was borrowed, the rest of the jewelry included high-end items bought in Europe, items that Fan Bingbing bought himself at great expense, and items sponsored by a brand he endorses.

The total cost, including everything, must be several hundred thousand!
As the saying goes, clothes make the man, and a saddle makes the horse. With his already top-notch looks and temperament, this "armor" makes Fan Xiaopang even more dazzlingly beautiful.

In addition, today is her big day, and Fan Xiaopang is in full force. On the red carpet, her eyes are firm, her steps are confident, and she is in an unprecedented state, which makes her even more radiant and dazzling.

The audience responded with enthusiastic applause, mostly friendly applause, but many were also amazed by the performance, and the most enthusiastic applause came from the fans.

Seeing today's grand signing ceremony and the breathtakingly handsome Fan Xiaopang, these die-hard fans wished they could clap their hands to pieces.

After being introduced by the host, Fan Xiaopang walked down the red carpet in the star-studded corridor and stood on the stage. He thanked the guests and fans and expressed his excitement.

Next came the formal signing ceremony.

Boss Yan Li also came on stage, and he was dressed much more modestly than Fan Xiaopang.

She wore slim-fit trousers, a black shirt, and leather shoes. Although the outfit was simple, her good figure was undeniable.

With broad shoulders, a wasp waist, and mantis legs, his shirt and trousers were fully stretched, giving him a tall and heroic posture. Combined with his rugged face, he exuded maturity and composure while also revealing a touch of domineering presence. He and Fan Xiaopang, one in black and one in white, complemented each other perfectly, creating a harmonious contrast.

Fan's mother, sitting in the audience, wore a satisfied smile, while some reporters snapped photos.

The smiles of people like Wang Ou were forced, while two people watching the live stream of online text and images were practically grinding their teeth to powder.

Is this a contract signing or a wedding ceremony?!

What happened next was even more infuriating. The two of them took the gold pen and signed the contract on the signing table with 999 "ice brick" roses.

Then Yan Li took out the signing gift for Fan Xiaopang.

First, there are film and television contracts, which have already been confirmed, including the films "A Battle of Wits" and "Tokyo Trial", and the TV series "The Legend of the Gods" and "The White-Haired Witch".

Wang Zhonglei of Huayi Brothers, sitting in the audience, couldn't help but curse inwardly: Shameless! Poaching talent! And using someone else's work as if he were the one who directed Fan Bingbing's "A Battle of Wits".

Yan Li was unaware of his thoughts, and even if she did, it wouldn't matter.

The "favor" he gained in exchange for intelligence—how could it not be considered the movie he prepared for Fan Xiaopang?

Besides, this is advertising, so a certain amount of exaggeration is unavoidable.

In addition to what has already been confirmed, the expected subsequent resource investment in Fan Xiaopang includes 3-5 movies and 3-5 tailor-made TV series, which will spare no effort to push Fan Xiaopang into the ranks of A-list superstars.

Well, this is also a form of publicity, but there are similar plans as well. We'll see how things go.

Beyond film and television projects, Yi An also announced seventeen endorsements and commercial advertisements for Fan Xiaopang.

Note that endorsement and commercial advertising are completely different concepts.

Endorsement is a comprehensive collaboration, granting the brand the right to use the image for a specified period. This closer collaboration naturally comes at a higher price.

Advertising is different; it's simply shooting an ad for a specific product, whether it's a video or a print ad, targeting only that product. There are fewer collaborations, and it's mostly advertising plus promotional material, so of course, the pay isn't much.

Fan Xiaopang didn't have many endorsements before, but her advertising income was not small. After Yi An contacted her, she tried her best to help her get more endorsements.

In this respect, Yi'an has an advantage, which is her close relationship with the TV station.

At present, many advertisements cannot bypass television. Yi'an can cooperate with TV stations and advertisers to get business opportunities for Fan Xiaopang.

For example, when "Investiture of the Gods" was sold to Hunan TV, various cooperative resources were provided, including an advertisement and a variety show invitation for Fan Xiaopang.

Of the seventeen endorsements and advertisements mentioned above, about half were secured using this method, along with contributions from the management team and Fan Xiaopang himself.

Yi An's artist management department recently hired a deputy director to handle business negotiations and secure advertising and endorsement deals for artists.

Fan Xiaopang himself was already considered a semi-advertising darling when he was still with Huayi Brothers.

Before Li Bingbing took on the role in "Cell Phone," he was actually overshadowed by Fan Xiaopang in this aspect. Even after Li Bingbing successfully entered the film industry and gained fame and status, he did not pull ahead of Fan Xiaopang by much.

Huayi Brothers chose Fan Xiaopang because they felt he had great commercial potential.

Sure enough, as soon as Xiao Fan Pang arrived in Yi'an, they immediately started to capitalize on this advantage, aiming to make her an advertising queen.

Wang Zhonglei's hands, gripping the seat, were bulging with veins. What could be more painful than watching your own cash cow become someone else's?

Other actresses, listening to that string of film and television projects and endorsement deals, felt a pang of envy.

With so many film and advertising contracts, how much money must that guy surnamed Fan be making!

They don't care about Fan Xiaopang's fame, popularity, or superior conditions. He is already easy to be favored by advertisers. Yan Li and Yi An are just using their own resources to amplify Fan's advantages.

These people completely ignored Fan Xiaopang himself and attributed most of the credit to Yan Li.

The film contract was offered by Yan Li, the advertising deals were negotiated by Yan Li, and Fan Xiaopang is just a shrew who reaps the benefits without lifting a finger...

In addition to film, television and advertising, Yan Li also announced that Fan Xiaopang will soon enter the music scene, and Yi An will tailor-make an album for him.

At present, the Chinese music scene is booming, and many popular actors are also willing to cross over and follow the trend.

There are many purposes and benefits.

Having more career opportunities and more exposure, along with music awards and album sales, can boost an artist's value and generate more buzz.

When crossing over into the music scene, one can also try some image building, such as an artistic goddess, a beautiful diva, a soulful pop diva, and so on.

To consolidate and cultivate a fan base, actors have few ways to monetize their popularity. Popular actors may be just as popular as singers, but they earn less. Releasing solo albums and holding concerts can help them cash in on their popularity.

Although fans spend money, the interaction and exposure to another side of their idols can sometimes strengthen their bond.

Most importantly, releasing an album doesn't cost much, has low risk, but high returns.

"..."

Yan Li announced a long list of follow-up plans, his throat dry from talking so much. Resources were fully utilized, and the workload was also at its peak.

In Fan Xiaopang's words, they're treating me like a mule.

Despite her complaints, she was quite willing to do so. This woman was definitely a workaholic, and she was not afraid of hardship or fatigue in order to become famous and make money.

Yan Li had initially rejected the album project, but Fan Xiaopang, upon learning of it, proactively requested to add it, citing the opportunity to earn money, gain attention, and indulge his passion for singing. Honestly, from a boss's perspective, Yan Li absolutely adores employees like Fan Xiaopang.

He is ambitious and works very hard. If he were to let someone's progress be hindered by a lack of resources, Yan Li, as the boss, would feel sorry for them.

Therefore, Yi An's artist resources are now all being tilted towards Fan Xiaopang.

So much so that some people within Yi An Company complained that the artist management department should be renamed Fan Xiaopang Studio.

That's a bit of an exaggeration, but it's not wrong either. Who told the others to be so useless? Now they're all relying on Fan Xiaopang, so of course they're all revolving around her.

After announcing the series of resource developments, Yan Li, as the boss, gave Fan Xiaopang another gift.

A platinum crown inlaid with jewels!
The design is modeled after Queen Victoria's crown, but it is not as extravagant. Apart from gemstones and a few small diamonds, the rest is made of patterned white gold, but it still looks exquisite and gorgeous.

Yan Li had mentioned giving a gift, but hadn't decided what to give and hadn't found a suitable one after picking and choosing.

Finally, I decided to give her a crown, which is both beautiful and has a good meaning, as it symbolizes being crowned king.

Originally, a gold crown was ordered, but later it was deemed unattractive and too cheap, so a more expensive platinum crown was used instead.

Fan Xiaopang was pleasantly surprised. She knew Yan Li had prepared a gift for her, but she didn't know it was a crown.

Although she preferred the ring, she liked it quite a bit.

With a slight bow, Yan Li put the crown, weighing over half a pound, on Fan Xiaopang's head. The latter, wearing the crown, gave a bright and flamboyant smile to the cameras of the reporters below the stage.

...

The ending wasn't very interesting; some relatives and friends took turns giving congratulatory speeches, and then videos of those who couldn't attend were played.

Then fans went on stage to interact and exchange gifts.

The gifts from these fans weren't expensive, but they were very thoughtful.

In particular, the gift they sent together was a little soil that each of them brought from their hometown, which they put into a jar and included their blessings for Fan, to show that fans from all over the world are with Fan Xiaopang.

Yan Li also received a small gift.

It was a small portion of the clay from this pot that I used to make a small ceramic piece shaped like an ice crystal, as a way of thanking him for his support and help to Fan Xiaopang.

Tsk~
Yan Li was a little envious. His fans only cared about which girl he dated, and had never given him such a thoughtful gift.

After the fan segment, the next part consisted of interviews with Yan Li, Fan Xiaopang, and some other guests.

With the interviews nearly over, the signing ceremony was essentially concluded.

Yan Li was somewhat disappointed. He had previously considered making a fireworks display the last part of the story, but since fireworks were not allowed in the capital city, he had to give up on that idea.

There was also a thank-you dinner in the evening, but apart from a few staff members and fans, there were hardly any guests.

The guests who came were all well-known figures. Everyone was willing to have a meal with them. Many people squeezed in their time to come, and after showing their support and saying goodbye, they left.

Some people also joined in for the meal, such as Huo Siyan and Wang Ou, but their real intentions were not what they seemed.

Unfortunately, Yan Li was always surrounded by people, and Fan Xiaopang was also with her from time to time, so she didn't have much of a chance.

Since there weren't any high-profile guests, Yan Li didn't stay long. He arranged for company executives to oversee things and then prepared to leave.

Before leaving, he made a special trip over to say goodbye to Fan's parents and also gave Fan Xiaopang's younger brother a big box.

It looked like some kind of remote-controlled car inside, but Yan Li wasn't sure. He had his assistant, Ding Feng, buy it.

It's one thing for Fan's parents to be elders, but since it's the child's first time meeting them, they should give him a gift.

Yan Li pinched the chubby boy's cheek, then said goodbye and left. As soon as he left, Fan Xiaopang said goodbye to his parents and followed him.

"Dad, Mom, I'll go see him off."

After the two disappeared, Fan's mother began packing her things, preparing to leave as well, which puzzled Fan's father.

"Aren't you going to wait for Bingbing?"

"What are you waiting for? Do you think she'll come back?"

Fan's mother rolled her eyes at her husband, saying, "Why are you taking a bag when you're just dropping someone off? You've clearly conspired to run away together."

"..."

Mr. Fan had mixed feelings. The cabbage he had raised for over twenty years had been eaten by a pig, and a rich, spotted one at that.

Fan Chengcheng, who was still young, couldn't understand what his parents were saying. He clung to the big box that Yan Li had given him and was eager to open it and play with it.

Fan Xiaopang followed Yan Li, but found that he didn't go to the parking lot. He asked and found out that he went to the back door of the hotel, where a car was waiting for them.

Today's ceremony was broadcast live, and it couldn't be kept secret from the paparazzi. There were definitely people staking out the place. Not to mention the hotel parking lot, there were probably paparazzi even near Fan Xiaopang's apartment.

After getting into the car arranged by Yan Li, the two went directly to Wanquan Xinxin Jiayuan in Haidian District, which was the place where Li Bingbing had returned the favor last time.

The Palm Springs apartment that Huo Siyan was taken to was a long-term hotel, Yan Li's private base, where only regular partners came.

However, since Shuangbing was not an outsider, they could make do for a while, but Yan Li would not bring any other people with him.

Too many people are unsafe. If they are discovered to be sharing a nest, it is easy to lose, since neither of the two pawns is easy to deal with.

Yan Li opened the door with his key and was about to change his shoes when Fan Xiaopang pounced on him, hooking his arms around his neck and nibbling at him.

"So urgent?"

Yan Li was puzzled. It wasn't like he hadn't had sex last night, but Fan Xiaopang didn't care about him. He was more proactive and enthusiastic than ever before, as if he wanted to devour Yan Li.

Today is definitely one of the most glamorous and dazzling moments of her life; she is the only and absolute protagonist of the entire event.

The media's amazement, the colleagues' envy, the fans' cheers, and the relatives and friends' praise all depended on the perfect stage that this man created for her.

She was overwhelmed with a mix of emotions, including being moved, happy, excited, sweet, and blissful. She had already restrained herself from making a move in the car.

After kissing for a while, Fan Xiaopang, panting, released Yan Li and asked, "Did you wear the crown?"

"Bring it."

Fan Xiaopang's handbag was too small to fit the crown, so he asked Fan Xiaopang to carry it for him. When they got off the bus, the driver specifically reminded him not to forget to take it.

"Where is it? Take it out."

Fan Xiaopang urged, and Yan Li raised an eyebrow, intrigued: "You're going to wear it?"

No, you wear it.

Fan Xiaopang pulled out the crown, stood on tiptoe and put it on Yan Li's head, then clapped his hands in satisfaction.

"He's starting to look like a dark horse prince. Come on, let's go inside."

Yan Li: "..."

Shouldn't it be a battle between warriors and princesses? How did it turn into a witch bullying a prince...?

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"Today, only the remnants of the body remain, yet we welcome the glorious years, embracing freedom amidst the storms..."

The phone rang with the theme song "Glorious Years". Fan Xiaopang squinted and realized that no one was around him anymore. He stretched out his fair arm from under the thin blanket.

"Hey?"

There was a pause on the other end of the phone, then the person continued reporting: "President Yan, the first batch of news and reports about the signing ceremony last night has been sent to your email. We are still following up and will compile any new reports."

"understood."

Fan Xiaopang said something, and the person on the other end acted as if they hadn't heard a woman's voice, said something, and hung up.

After putting down the phone, Fan Xiaopang lay back down on the bed, but he couldn't fall asleep. He scratched his hair, sat up halfway, and then saw a somewhat tattered dress under the bed.

"what?!"

Fan Xiaopang exclaimed in a loss of composure, "This dress was custom-made and cost a lot of money. I really liked it, but it was ruined after just one wear."

That bastard, what a spendthrift... ugh...

After cursing, Fan Xiaorang suddenly realized that she seemed to have lost her temper last night, tearing and tugging, and it was no wonder she blamed Yan Li.

Feeling a little guilty, Fan Xiaopang put away the clothes, wondering if he could salvage the situation later. He then put on Yan Li's black shirt and walked out of the bedroom with unsteady steps.

Hearing a noise from the kitchen, I went over to check and sure enough, Yan Li was busy cooking.

Fan Xiaopang smiled and leaned over, giving him a quick kiss on the cheek: "So virtuous."

"What can we do? If we're not virtuous, we'll starve to death."

Yan Li was speechless. Qin Lan, Dong Xuan, and even Fan Xiaopang were not good at cooking.

He either has to ask someone to deliver it or go downstairs to buy it, or he has to do it himself.

While cooking noodles, Yan Li gestured towards the living room: "Don't forget to take the medicine that was sent this morning."

Upon hearing this, Fan Xiaopang was so angry that he opened his mouth to bite him: "Didn't you say you were all outside?"

Yan Li replied with a hint of guilt, "Just in case."

Fan Xiaopang pinched him twice in a huff, then took the medicine. She was still young and in the prime of her career, so she had no plans to get pregnant.

After taking his medicine, Fan Xiaopang started strolling around the house. In the past, the two of them mostly stayed in hotels, or Yan Li would go to her apartment. This was the first time he had come to Yan Li's "home".

It was so clean it couldn't be cleaner; it was clearly a house that no one lived in.

Fan Xiaopang felt a little sour. This scoundrel probably had several dens, and he usually had all sorts of fun with those women.

"The noodles are ready."

Yan Li carried two bowls of noodles and called out to them. Seeing that Fan Xiaopang was in a bad mood, he assumed that Fan Xiaopang thought the noodles were too shabby.

"Have something to eat first, there's a big birthday dinner tonight."

Fan Xiaopang's peach blossom eyes flashed, and he said quietly, "I thought you had to go back to put out the fire in your own backyard."

The fire definitely needs to be put out, but isn't today Fan Xiaopang's birthday? If he leaves in this situation, Fan Xiaopang will hold a grudge against him to death.

"Stop talking nonsense and eat quickly, you might not see me again when you get back."

Yan Li played the victim card, which amused Fan Xiaopang: "Don't worry, I'll get revenge for you later."

"unnecessary."

We chatted and joked, eating noodles together, and it was a warm and pleasant time.

After finishing his meal, Yan Li heard Fan Xiaopang mention the phone call he had just received. He then took out the computer that had been delivered with the medicine that morning and watched various reports about the signing ceremony.

The first news headline made Fan Xiaopang beam with joy, while Yan Li was also extremely annoyed; these people were definitely determined to kill him.

Yi'an holds a grand "wedding," and Yan Li "marries" Fan Bingbing.

Upon clicking, aside from the sensational headline, the entire report was fairly normal.

The article detailed some highlights of yesterday's signing ceremony, emphasizing its grandeur and extravagance, and also subtly praised Yan Li and Fan Xiaopang as a perfect match.

This made Yan Li glance at Fan Xiaopang, wondering if it was a press release she had someone buy.

There are many other similar news stories, some of which were simply media outlets contacted by Yi An.

The focus is on highlighting Yi An's sincerity, the grand scale of the ceremony, and the importance attached to Fan Xiaopang.

What do you mean by "first in mainland China," "unprecedented," "millions spent," and "superstar treatment"?

In short, a mix of truth and falsehood was used to praise Fan Xiaopang and Yi An indirectly, elevating their status.

Besides these bribed media outlets, some media outlets also viewed the signing from a relatively objective perspective.

"The Crowning: Yan Li and Fan Bingbing's Ambitious Conspiracy"

For example, this article unusually ignores the rumors between Yan Li and Fan Xiaopang, and analyzes from a career perspective what benefits their cooperation will bring to each other, and what their plans and ambitions are for the future.

The answer is a win-win situation!
With the help of Yan Li and Yi An's resources, Fan Xiaopang's career will definitely take off in the future. Yan Li also has an artist who can stand on his own, using the influence of a popular star to benefit film and television projects and the entire company.

However, both sides also have their shortcomings. Yan Li doesn't have many film resources, and Fan Xiaopang lacks sufficient achievements and her professional skills are slightly weaker. Compared with those top actresses, she is more of a pretty face.

Whether the two sides have reached a certain stage and whether they can truly achieve a coronation remains to be seen.

"You're the vase, your whole family are vases."

Fan Xiaopang was furious, but Yan Li remained calm and even thought the analysis in the article was quite good.

Yan Li glanced at the signature: Pang Yidian. He recognized the name, but wasn't it from the Southern Metropolis Daily? How did it become a blog repost?
He's gone into the sea?
He was fired again?!

Then I looked at the other articles, which were all sorts of things, including gossip about the grudges between Fan Xiaopang and the guests, as well as some articles that were pessimistic and attacking.

Such ostentation is bound to arouse resentment and resistance from some people. Not to mention Yan Li didn't care, even Fan Xiaopang didn't take it to heart.

I also checked Tianya and Tieba, and the discussions there were quite lively.

This is just the first wave; it hasn't fully taken off yet. There will be television broadcasts and further publicity from Yi An later.

Yan Li spent over a million yuan on the ceremony alone, so he naturally wouldn't care about the cost of subsequent publicity, only seeking to maximize the influence of the signing ceremony.

If this can be achieved, the money will be well spent, and Fan Xiaopang can earn it back several times or even dozens of times in the future.

The more Yan Li thought about it, the happier he became. He looked at Fan Xiaopang with exceptional tenderness, and the latter, a little shy, couldn't help but scold him.

"What are you looking at me doing?"

"You remind me of a cat."

"What cat?"

"Lucky Cat"

Fan Xiaopang's face darkened, and he flipped over to straddle Yan Li: "I'll show you what a tigress is like..."

(End of this chapter)