Chinese Entertainment Intelligence King

Chapter 318 Yan Li, this child, Silver Wings, has traversed two thousand years of history.
Beijing, Airport

Qin Lan waved to the person who came in: "Mom, sister-in-law."

The middle-aged woman leading the group was Qin's mother, an accountant at a state-owned enterprise, who looked somewhat serious and mature.

Qin Lan is not yet thirty years old this year. The older generation married early, so Qin's mother is only in her early fifties and has not retired. She took leave specifically to come here.

"Did you come alone?"

Qin Lan was somewhat afraid of her mother. Her mother was the head of the Qin family, and she was strictly controlled from a young age, so she had some psychological trauma.

"He had to attend a meeting at the Ministry of Science and Technology, which was arranged by his superiors, and he couldn't refuse."

"Second Aunt, he's a big boss, he must be busy. As an elder, you should be understanding."

Qin Lan's sister-in-law helped smooth things over. Qin Lan is an only child, but she has an uncle. This sister-in-law is her cousin-in-law, but the two families are very close. Since they are both only children, she is not much different from a biological sister-in-law.

When Qin's mother came to Beijing this time, Qin's father didn't come, so he called his niece-in-law to help out. She and Qin Lan had a good relationship, so it wasn't too abrupt.

Qin Lan glanced gratefully at her sister-in-law: "Sister-in-law, Xiao Lang's summer vacation is almost here, right? I'll have my brother bring him to Beijing for a visit."

Xiao Lang is her nephew, Qin Lang, who is currently in elementary school and is the only child in three generations of the Qin family.

Qin Lan dotes on him. Every time she goes back to her hometown, she brings him gifts and sometimes even buys something to send back. The two are very close.

The cousin's wife, who was plump and spoke intimately with Qin Lan, said, "Xiao Lang is so happy. He talks about you every day at home. This time, when my second aunt and I came, we didn't dare to talk to him, otherwise he wouldn't be able to concentrate on his final exams."

After chatting for a while, Qin Lan told the driver to take the luggage, and the group got into the car and left.

"This car is nice, a Mercedes-Benz, Lanlan, did you buy it yourself?"

My cousin-in-law touched the comfortable seat and asked curiously, while Qin Lan in the passenger seat pursed her lips.

"Isn't it because Yan Li had something come up unexpectedly that he specially sent his car to pick up my mother, to show how much he values ​​her?"

"Oh, so it was his private car."

The cousin-in-law then realized that she had thought the car was nice earlier, with a grand exterior and exquisite, luxurious interior, which was why she had asked about it. After learning the truth, she became even more eager to buy it.

"How much does this car cost?"

Qin Lan's tone was uncertain: "Two or three million, I'm not too sure of the exact amount."

"My goodness, this car is worth several apartments in Shenyang..."

Before she could finish speaking, her foot was stepped on. Turning around, she saw Qin's mother glare at her and give the driver a wink.

The meaning is simple: Have some ambition!

The cousin-in-law chuckled awkwardly and shut her mouth, but her heart was far from calm. Not only her, but Qin's mother was also experiencing inner turmoil.

The economy in Northeast China has not been doing well in recent years, and wages have not been high either.

Qin Lan's parents both work for state-owned enterprises, which are quite profitable, and they are both skilled workers with relatively good salaries.

Qin's mother, an experienced accountant, earns about four thousand a month, including her salary and other income. Qin's father, a mechanic, earns even more. Together, the two of them can make over ten thousand a month.

My cousin's family is not doing well.

Mr. Qin Lan retired, and his wife was laid off. Both are in poor health, and medical expenses and food and drink have basically wiped out their retirement pensions.

My cousin drives a car at a factory, but his salary is unstable because it depends on his work. His wife is a kindergarten teacher, and because it's a public school, her salary is slightly better. Together, they earn about five or six thousand yuan a month. My cousin doesn't have any work, so his income is even lower.

My cousin and his wife's biggest wish is to save up enough money to buy a house and move out of their cramped and crowded workers' housing area.

Although housing prices in Shenyang are far lower than in Beijing, they are still not cheap for ordinary people.

Slightly better ones are all above 3000 per square meter. For those in good locations and of high quality, it's hard to say, but 6000 to 8000 per square meter is not uncommon.

My cousin-in-law wouldn't even dare to dream of such a house, but Yan Li's car is equivalent to several houses.

Originally, Qin's mother came with a somewhat accusatory intention, at least to support Qin Lan, and her sister-in-law was playing along.

But now my sister-in-law feels that there's no need to make a scene, and the double act is superfluous. What's the point of standing up for her if the two sides are on completely different levels?

The car slowly drove into Fuli City, and Qin Lan led her mother and cousin-in-law into her home.

Upon opening the door, the 170-square-meter penthouse with its luxurious and exquisite decorations immediately impressed Qin's mother and cousin-in-law.

The cousin-in-law toured the house with some excitement, while Qin's mother, more composed, glanced at her daughter and said, "Didn't you rent a small apartment when your father came last time?"

Qin Lan has been working in Beijing for so many years, her parents can't just ignore her forever.

Qin's father once came to Beijing on a business trip and wanted to visit his daughter. Qin Lan arranged for him to stay in a hotel, claiming it was a shared accommodation, but it was inconvenient for him as he didn't have enough room.

When Qin's father returned home, this grown man was moved to tears, saying that his daughter had a tough time working in Beijing and that she had bought a house for the two of them while he rented a place to live.

I don't even dare let him go to a place to live. Who knows how difficult his life is? Maybe he's like the ones in the newspapers, living in a basement in Beijing.

From then on, Qin Lan gave money to her family, but her parents didn't spend much of it, saving it for their daughter's dowry. Even after Qin Lan became famous, they did the same.

With the blog scandal completely exposed, Qin Lan no longer needed to hide anything and directly took her mother to Fuli City, where the latter finally learned that her daughter had been suffering this "bitterness".

Qin Lan was a little embarrassed, but she still pretended to be naive and pushed her mother to sit down on the sofa, and diligently served her tea and water.

My cousin's wife wandered around and exclaimed, somewhat exaggeratedly, "It's so big, I almost got lost."

Qin Lan smiled without saying a word. She had thought the same way when she first moved into Fuli City, but now that she's gotten used to it, Yan Li has started to complain that it's too small. He tells her to research good properties and move to a bigger one later, otherwise she'll feel embarrassed to bring some of her friends home.

Qin's mother couldn't help but glare at her, "I asked you to come and help, can't you be a little more reliable?"

The cousin's wife became more obedient. Qin's mother had a rather cold and hard personality. Not only was Qin Lan afraid of her mother, but she was also a little afraid of this second aunt.

With her sister-in-law restrained, Qin's mother regained control of the situation. Taking advantage of the fact that the main culprit hadn't arrived, she decided to interrogate Qin Lan.

I can usually ask her over the phone, but this brat always changes the subject when it comes to sensitive issues, pretends the signal is bad and hangs up. I can only get the answers in person.

Who bought this house?

"he."

"how much is it?"

"I bought it for around 200 million yuan in 2004. The floor and the renovation were quite good. Property prices have risen rapidly in recent years, and it's probably worth close to 500 million yuan now."

"Whose name should I write?"

"mine."

"Only yours."

"Yes, the property certificate is at home. I can show it to you if you don't believe me."

Qin's mother fell silent. As soon as she entered the house, she knew it wasn't cheap and planned to use that as a starting point to find out more, but the more she tried, the more withdrawn she became.

As if she wasn't sure the excitement wasn't enough, Qin Lan added, "This one is fully paid for, so I don't have to pay a loan. I also have two smaller apartments and a shop, all fully paid for and registered in my name."

My cousin's voice was a little hoarse: "He bought them all."

"Some of the money was given to me by him, and some I earned myself."

Now, asking Qin Lan to save money for Yan Li as a backup plan is just nonsense.

To be on the safe side, Qin Lan saved a considerable amount of money, but she still had some surplus from the internet cafe's dividends, in addition to earning money from her own job.

Although she doesn't take on many roles, Qin Lan is still a popular leading lady, and she can earn a considerable amount of money throughout the year from filming and commercials.

This money couldn't be spent on food, drinks, raising dogs, and gatherings with girlfriends, so Qin Lan didn't dare to invest recklessly. Instead, she listened to Yan Li and bought houses and shops to hoard.

With all these properties combined, Qin Lan's net worth must exceed ten million.

Qin's mother rubbed her temples, then suddenly looked around the house and saw that everything was clean and tidy, which perked her up.

"Do you have to serve him three meals a day and be a full-time nanny?"

Qin Lan shook her head: "I wouldn't say that. I occasionally cook something for him in the morning and evening, and the housework is usually done by a housekeeper."

Moreover, Yan Li wasn't there every day, but Qin Lan didn't dare tell her mother about it.

Qin's mother was taken aback: "Then what do you do every day?"

"When I'm filming, I occasionally collect rent and check accounts; when I'm not, I walk the dog, get beauty treatments, practice yoga, and hang out with friends..."

Qin Lan became increasingly guilty as she spoke, and her voice grew softer and softer. Her mother, looking pale and distressed, translated for her daughter.

"So you're saying you just spend your days eating, drinking, and having fun?"

"I still have a job."

Qin Lan emphasized that although the working hours were short, it was still work.

But to be honest, Qin Lan didn't realize it until her mother summarized it, and then she realized that Yan Li had spoiled her rotten. Not to mention Fan Xiaopang, even the guy surnamed Dong had a teaching position at the Beijing Film Academy.

The cousin-in-law standing next to her didn't want to comment anymore, but simply expressed her opinion to Qin's mother.

"Second Aunt, I think we should be a little more careful, otherwise it will seem a bit... like we're pushing our luck."

Goodness, he eats and drinks like a fool, and he's given a lot of money. Apart from spending a little, there's really nothing wrong with Yan Li.

She's starting to get a little jealous of her sister-in-law!

The cousin's words were a bit harsh, but Qin's mother had no reply. She had come here to confront Yan Li, but what was she going to do now?
Is she annoyed that Yan Li is too good to her daughter?
Or is she complaining that Yan Li is giving her daughter too much money?!
The only accusation is his womanizing, but this is a very difficult line to draw. If a young, hot-blooded tycoon breaks off the conversation, it will be the daughter who suffers.

Putting everything else aside, Yan Li is indeed good to Qin Lan, and she can tell from her daughter's face during their conversations that Qin Lan really likes to be close to Yan Li.

Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, Qin's mother did not want to bring up this matter at the beginning.

Seeing her silent and conflicted mother and sister-in-law, Qin Lan continued to speak well of Yan Li.

From Qin Lan's perspective, aside from being a womanizer, Yan Li was perfect in every way. Naturally, what she said was a splendid image of Yan Li, perhaps with some exaggerations and loopholes. However, considering Qin Lan's treatment, Qin's mother and her husband had no choice but to believe it.

Sincerity can deceive, but real money cannot!
Qin's mother and cousin-in-law are both experienced married women, so they understand these things all too well.

Yan Li is willing to spend money on Qin Lan, and the amount he spends far exceeds the value of Qin Lan herself, which surpasses the value of countless men.

The saying "real money reflects genuine feelings" may be biased, but it's not entirely without merit...

...

The mother and her children chatted until the afternoon, when Yan Li finally returned after the meeting.

Yan Li was on his way to a meeting, and he was dressed quite formally today, in a shirt, trousers, and leather shoes. With his tall and muscular physique and rugged, handsome face, he exuded a striking presence. Anyone who saw him would have to say that the young man was really handsome.

Qin's mother and cousin-in-law thought so too; the product looked really good, no wonder it had their daughter/sister-in-law so infatuated.

"Auntie, I'm so sorry I couldn't pick you up."

Yan Li adopted a very humble attitude; his woman's mother was his mother-in-law, so why was he putting on airs? He might not have many other redeeming qualities, but he always treated his family with respect and care for the elderly and children.

So, as soon as he entered the door, he apologized profusely, making Qin's mother feel embarrassed.

"It's alright, we understand you're busy with important matters."

After exchanging pleasantries, Yan Li began to conduct another self-examination.

"Actually, I should have invited Uncle and Aunt to come to Beijing for a visit a long time ago, or I should have gone to Northeast China to visit Uncle and Aunt. However, firstly, I couldn't find the time, and secondly, I was a little reserved, afraid that you two would not be satisfied with me, so I kept putting it off until now."

"In short, it's all my fault, please don't blame Qin Lan."

Yan Li took the initiative to take the blame for keeping it from Qin's parents. No matter what, he first showed his attitude and spoke kindly to gain their favor.

Another point is to remove Qin Lan from the picture, regardless of whether she is useful or not, which also shows the intention to care for and cherish Qin Lan.

When in front of your parents-in-law, you should show that you love your husband.

You have to show your love for your wife in front of your parents-in-law.

However, Yan Li used this trick because he had enough confidence to withstand and resolve the situation. Ordinary people should not follow suit, or they might end up in real trouble.

Yan Li didn't forget his cousin-in-law either. With a few sweet words, he managed to win her over, and she started praising him to the skies.

Qin's mother glanced at Yan Li, but still didn't glare at her sister-in-law.

It has to be said that she underestimated Yan Li, or rather, Yan Li was simply beyond her capabilities to deal with.

From the moment she entered, Yan Li completely controlled the pace of the conversation. No, it should be said that from the time they arrived at the airport, she was led by Yan Li's arrangements.

Whether Yan Li was truly going to report or was using this as an excuse to avoid conflict, Qin's mother was unsure.

But Yan Li didn't come to pick her up at the airport. She had been holding back all the way from Northeast China and couldn't bear to unleash it on her daughter. She unleashed half of it as soon as she arrived. Afterward, Qin Lan intentionally or unintentionally showed off her life. Although Qin's mother was stubborn, she was already feeling guilty.

From questioning Yan Li to considering his daughter's future, she was no longer a match for him.

Yan Li's skillful and sophisticated social maneuvering, coupled with his systematic and targeted research, allowed him to completely grasp the situation and have Qin's mother firmly under his control.

After the grand welcome dinner that evening, Qin's mother, though not saying it aloud, was already in a state of increasing joy, like a mother-in-law meeting her son-in-law.

After all, you can say "Yan Lihua" (a type of firework), but you can't say "Yan Licha" (another type of firework).

Temperament, appearance, figure, social status, and interpersonal skills... I wouldn't say he's perfect, but in most aspects, Yan Li is the best of the best.

Put aside your prejudices, this son-in-law is wonderful no matter how you look at him!
That evening, Qin's mother and cousin-in-law stayed at Fuli City, while Yan Li temporarily withdrew to avoid suspicion.

Qin's mother went to the bathroom to call Qin's father to discuss the matter, and the latter asked her about her opinion of Yan Li.

"Yeah, he's a nice person, and he's good to our daughter."

Qin's mother hesitated for a moment, but still didn't go against her will. Qin's father was stunned: "No, you're going to win me over in just one day?"

Before she left, this old woman had made quite a fuss at home, saying she would teach that playboy a lesson and make him not dare to bully her daughter. She even said that if Yan Li treated Qin Lan badly, she would consider breaking them up.

"What do you mean by 'take down'? What do you know? Haven't you seen Xiao Yan? She's a pretty good kid. A lot of things in the newspapers aren't objective; you can't believe everything you read."

Qin's father said in disbelief, "That kid is juggling multiple relationships, and he calls that good?"

“That’s definitely wrong, but you have to give young people a chance to correct their mistakes. When you’re young and proud, there are many temptations, so it’s inevitable that you’ll pick up some bad habits. The key is that he’s really good to Qin Lan. The two of them have been living happily together for so many years and they are truly in love.”

Qin's mother began to smooth things over for Yan Li. During the welcome banquet, she listened to Yan Li recount the bits and pieces of his relationship with Qin Lan over the years.

He reminisced about his early days, emphasizing that he did not become arrogant after achieving success, but rather went further and higher, cherishing the people who had been there for him from the very beginning.

Yan Li doesn't usually say these things, as it seems pretentious. The reason he made a special effort to express his feelings this time was mainly to reassure Qin Lan and her family.

We won't go into how moved Qin Lan was at the time, but her mother and cousin-in-law also wiped away tears.

Yan Li, that child is a silver wing!

Frankly speaking, if Yan Li were to treat Qin Lan well for no reason, Qin's mother would be uneasy. There's no such thing as a free lunch, and even if there were, it wouldn't last long.

But Yan Li explained the situation, which not only gave her a reason to feel at ease, but also proved that he was a loyal and trustworthy person.

At the same time, Qin's mother also learned about the difficulties her daughter had faced in this relationship.

We met in 2002, officially got together in 2003, and have been together for five years now. I've accompanied Yan Li from when he was worthless to when he became famous.

Qin Lan deserves these good days!
Forcing her daughter to break up with him, abandoning all her efforts and waiting, and finding an even worse man—I don't know if it's good for her or makes her her enemy.

Qin's mother didn't know how to bring it up, nor did she dare to. She could only support her daughter first and then think of another way.

"You're crazy, you've been drugged."

Listening to Qin's mother praising Yan Li in every way, Qin's father wouldn't listen to a word and gave Qin's mother a final verdict.

Qin's mother also lost her temper and retorted directly: "You can't even understand human language? I'm going crazy! Do it yourself! All you do is whisper behind my back. If you're so capable, call your daughter and tell her to break up with him."

The strength of Northeastern women is undeniable; they silenced Qin's father over the phone, leaving him stammering.

Just as the elderly couple were having a friendly chat, Qin Lan sneakily pulled her cousin-in-law into her bedroom.

It seems that Qin's mother has resolved the issue, but it's hard to say whether there will be any setbacks or other ideas.

Moreover, there are other people in the family, and Qin Lan needs an outside helper to stand by her side and help her and Yan Li with their work, since it is inconvenient for her to go back to her hometown.

My cousin's wife is the best choice!
Leaving aside Qin Lan's uncle's family, Qin Lan's parents can also speak up, as can Qin Lan's grandfather. Even if she can't speak up, there's still her cousin.

With her cousins ​​supporting her, it was much better than her fighting alone, and the price she paid was negligible.

“Sister-in-law, I heard that you and my brother want to buy a house. This 20 yuan is a token of my appreciation. You can use it first, and I will give you more if it is not enough.”

Given Yan Li's wealth, it wouldn't be unusual for him to directly pay for a house, but no one did that.

Even the closest relatives are still cousins, creating a distance. And if their demands grow too big, things will get complicated later. Great favors can turn into enmity. So, small favors and reciprocal exchanges, with one person paying and the other doing the work, are the only way to maintain harmony in the long run.

At first, the cousin-in-law refused, but Qin Lan persuaded her. After some back and forth, the cousin-in-law finally accepted the money, wiping away her slightly moist eyes from excitement.

"Xiao Lan, your sister-in-law has been married into the Qin family for so many years, so I'm going to ask you something from the bottom of my heart."

"Yan Li is a bad guy, but what man doesn't cheat? Your brother only makes two cents a month, and he still flirts with widows. Let alone a big boss like him."

"It's obvious he still cares about you. So, tie him down, have a child, and you won't have to worry about the rest of your life."

"Don't listen to any of that 'shameful' stuff, it's all nonsense. Being rich and enjoying life is what really matters. Those who say such sour things are just jealous."

“Your sister-in-law is saying this not for money, but because she really cares about you. If you find a good-for-nothing man, he may be dutiful, but he will suffer even more.”

"..."

My cousin's wife was telling the truth. When she married into the Qin family, life wasn't as good as it is now. Her mother-in-law was laid off, her father-in-law's factory was not doing well and his wages were in arrears. She and her cousin had only been working for a short time and their wages were low. They really endured several years of hardship.

Even so, their family was still considered relatively well-off; they were just struggling financially, but they could manage, because there were many families in even worse shape due to the wave of layoffs.

Having witnessed so much of this, my cousin-in-law's thinking wasn't so rigid, and she genuinely supported Qin Lan.

Talking about other things is useless; making a good living is the most important thing!

She would have supported Qin Lan even if she didn't give her any money, let alone now. She directly declared that she would handle things at home, and anyone who dared to say a word would have their mouth torn apart.

"Sister-in-law, thank you so much."

Qin Lan was somewhat touched and said, half as a way of repaying her kindness and half as a promise, "I only have one nephew, Qin Lang. If he does well, I, as his aunt, will be happy. If he doesn't, his uncle and I will support him."

Who is Yan Li? He's a big, well-known boss. If he were to personally mentor a young person, that would be incredible.

For mothers, this sentence is more effective than giving them 200 million.

My cousin's eyes changed, switching to battle mode: "Lanzi, don't worry about it, I'm sleeping with my second aunt tonight."

Upon seeing this, Qin Lan panicked a little: "Sister-in-law, that's my own mother."

Judging from the situation, she felt that her mother disagreed, and her cousin-in-law might smother her mother with a pillow.

The cousin's wife then realized what was happening and smiled apologetically, "It's alright, I'll just chat with my second aunt and put in a good word for you."

"Thank you, sister-in-law."

"You're just being overly polite; we're all family."

...

Qin's mother changed her mind and even arranged for an undercover agent. Yan Li paid close attention to this, and Qin Lan fully cooperated.

This meeting went even more smoothly than expected. Not only did it achieve its objectives and resolve dissatisfaction, it also greatly brought the two sides closer together.

The only downside was that Qin's mother and cousin-in-law were both urging Qin Lan to have a child.

The former was intended to win Yan Li's heart back, while the latter was to prevent Yan Li from changing his mind and to leave a safety net.

Anyway, Yan Li has been feeling a bit guilty these past few days, afraid that Qin Lan will act impulsively, so he's avoiding her under the guise of avoiding suspicion.

With the new Three Kingdoms series about to start filming, Yan Li, who has already been confirmed to play Lü Bu, also needs to make some preparations.

After finishing his work, Yan Li will decline some unimportant social engagements and go to the horse farm for some fun.

The new Three Kingdoms has many battle scenes and requires a lot of horses. The production team contacted many horse teams, with hundreds of horses and riders on standby.

Yan Li didn't need to worry about those things; his main concern was Red Hare.

When filming "The Legend of Xue Rengui," the white horse was specially made, but it was just a so-so breed, only slightly better than an ordinary horse.

This time, Yan Li is playing Lü Bu, and Red Hare is an exceptionally fine horse; he wouldn't settle for just any horse.

Currently, Yan Li is already searching through friends.

Ideally, the horse should be bright red; if that's not possible, dyeing its hair is fine. The key is that it must be magnificent and spirited, embodying the phrase "Red Hare among horses."

Although he played Lü Bu, Yan Li did not intend to whitewash him by adding various scenes where he was forced into situations against his will.

There's no need for that, and it could easily conflict with other plot points and characters. He just wanted to show Lu Bu's "fierceness" on screen.

It doesn't matter if he's a traitor who has served three masters, it doesn't matter if he's lustful and greedy for life, it doesn't matter if he's brave but lacks strategy, but the fierceness of the number one warrior of the Three Kingdoms must be shown.

Forget about Diao Chan; they can't film any sensitive scenes on TV anyway. He can just sleep with her in private.

Therefore, sleeping with Diao Chan was not very meaningful to him, but fighting the three heroes at Hulao Pass, taking on Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei single-handedly; chasing Cao Cao and fighting against several of Cao Cao's generals alone; striding across the Jianghuai River and shooting the halberd at the gate of the camp, were the scenes that Yan Li liked.

This isn't Yan Li adding his own personal opinion; Lu Bu's ferocity is universally acknowledged, but in this version, he's portrayed more completely and prominently.

Speaking of which, Yan Li has played Yuwen Chengdu, Huo Qubing, and Xue Rengui, and now he's played Lü Bu. If he ever plays Xiang Yu or Yue Fei, he could single-handedly conquer two thousand years of Chinese history…

　(4000/159000)

　　
　
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