Chinese Entertainment Intelligence King

Chapter 339 The Three-Way Battle Turns into a Two-on-One Fight

China Film Group, Conference Room
Master Han personally presided over the mobilization meeting for "The Founding of a Republic".

In addition to personnel from China Film Group, representatives from co-production companies such as Yi An Yan Li, Bona Film Group's Yu Pang Zi, Yinghuang, Media Asia, Hualu, and Xinbaoyuan were also listed here.

"That's the plan. Huang Jianxin and I will be the chief directors. He will be in charge of filming, and I will oversee the overall situation."

"In addition, because the scenes are different and the schedules are scattered, Guoli, Xiaogang, Baogang, and Kaige will also shoot some scenes and segments when they participate in the filming. It's a tribute blockbuster, so everyone puts their ideas together."

"..."

Master Han was in high spirits. After the project "The Founding of a Republic" was approved, it went even more smoothly than he had imagined. Enthusiasts flocked to participate, and celebrities from all walks of life rushed to participate without receiving any payment.

As the person in charge of this project, Han Sanye made a name for himself. Rumor has it that he gathered half of the entertainment industry with just text messages, making him a formidable figure.

As Yan Li listened, he flipped through some materials about "The Founding of a Republic".

Perhaps due to time and funding constraints, "The Founding of a Republic" did not feature many war scenes, instead focusing on the leaders of both sides and some preparatory matters for the founding of the nation.

To be honest, there weren't many highlights in the plot.

However, it's understandable, given the special subject matter and the fact that it's a tribute film, there were concerns during the creative process.

Moreover, there are far too many events and people involved in the three years of the Liberation War. Not to mention a movie, even a TV series with dozens of episodes cannot cover all aspects. Movies can only provide a brief overview.

As for whether some pro-democracy figures are playing too much of a role, it's also related to the current environment; those who know, know.

but……

Yan Li glanced at the list of invited actors and couldn't help but tick off a few names. After the meeting ended, he informed Third Master Han.

"After all, it's a tribute film, and these actors are foreign nationals. Won't that cause some controversy?"

In the past two years, first Gong Li immigrated, and now there are rumors that Li Lianjie will also change his nationality, which has caused a lot of discussion and a great deal of buzz.

Yan Li didn't mean to ban these foreign artists, but rather that "The Founding of a Republic" is a tribute film, and all aspects need to be considered.

They can use it, but they should use it cautiously to avoid being found fault with it, which would be a case of losing more than they gain.

After listening, Master Han's expression turned serious. Yan Li from "Assembly" had taught him a lesson before, so he was much more concerned about this matter than before.

"The Founding of a Republic" is a special case, with political implications. It may not be outstanding, but it absolutely cannot make mistakes.

Third Master Han paced back and forth a few times: "What are your thoughts?"

Yan Li pondered for a moment: "I can't play the positive characters of our party and those in history books, but I think it's not a big problem to play villains or centrists."

"Then let's arrange it this way, I'll adjust the roles."

After thinking it over, Master Han thought this was a good idea; if there were still doubts, he could use it to clarify things.

"By the way, Third Master, could you pick a role like this for me too?"

Master Han asked in confusion, "What do you mean?"

Yan Li said self-deprecatingly, "I shouldn't tarnish my reputation as an elder. Besides, I'm not a big shot. I just need to show my face."

"What words."

Master Han patted Yan Li on the shoulder and laughed, "Others may not know, but I know you well, kid. Being a bit of a womanizer is just a flaw in your private morality, but as long as you don't compromise on the big picture, you're a good person. In terms of uprightness, you are one of the few young people."

The two chatted and laughed. It is clear that China Film Group is the producer of "The Founding of a Republic", while Yi An is the co-producer.

In the past, Yi An mainly participated in the distribution of several major films produced by China Film Group, without investing in or producing them.

In this film, "The Founding of a Republic," Yi An made an exception and was the most active and contributed the most among all the companies, which made Han Sanye quite gratified.

Yi'an is good in every way, but she was too cautious before.

Now, with its successive investments in blockbusters such as "Painted Skin," "The Message," "The Founding of a Republic," and "Bodyguards and Assassins," it has acquired some of the characteristics of an industry giant, which has brought many benefits to the entire industry.

"Xiao Yan, Changhong Company from Taiwan Province also wants to make a blockbuster film. Do you have any ideas?"

"heard."

Yan Li nodded; it wasn't just something he'd heard about, but something he'd already done.

The so-called Changhong Company is a film and television company in Taiwan Province, and its boss is Wu Dun, a well-known underworld figure in Taiwan Province.

The movie "Kung Fu Dunk," which did well during last year's Lunar New Year season, was produced by this company.

Having tasted success with "Kung Fu Dunk," Wu Dun secured a film contract with Zhou Jielun. With the addition of Zhiling, whose fame soared after "Red Cliff," they are preparing to make a big splash with their new film "The Treasure Hunter," which is estimated to cost around 1 million RMB.

As mentioned earlier, Yi An was the mainland distributor for the movie "Kung Fu Dunk," and the two parties had a good working relationship.

For this film, *The Treasure Hunter*, the first company they approached was China Film Group, and the second was Yi An.

However, after reviewing the project, Yan Li was not optimistic about the film.

The script was one issue, but he also felt that Chang Hong had overestimated Zhou Jielun's film appeal.

The success of "Curse of the Golden Flower" was due to Zhang Yimou, followed by Chow Yun-fat and Gong Li, with Zhou Xun's role ranking below theirs.

The two commercial films, "Kung Fu Dunk" and "Initial D," are good, but it must be said that the topics they chose are very appealing.

Racing and basketball are both popular among young people, which maximizes the use of Zhou's popularity.

In addition, Zhou Jielun's role in the film was almost tailor-made for him. He plays a quiet and ordinary genius with a bit of a hot-blooded underdog story. It's almost like he's playing himself. He performed well, and the audience bought into it.

Initial D is a well-made film with a strong cast, so its box office success is to be expected.

Yi An, as the distributor of "Kung Fu Dunk," has a deeper understanding of the reasons for the film's box office success.

While Zhou Jielun herself certainly deserves great credit, other factors cannot be ignored.

Firstly, Yao Ming's current NBA career coincides with a basketball boom, bringing with him a significant market presence.

Secondly, it incorporates kung fu and comedy elements, essentially a basketball version of "Shaolin Soccer," and features a host of comedic stars such as Eric Tsang, Wang Gang, Huang Bo, and Ng Man-tat, making it a star-studded production.

At least among casual viewers, a significant portion of the audience went to the theater because of these actors, or because they preferred their characters and the storyline.

Thirdly, director Chu Yen-ping is a good tailor. The movie "Kung Fu Dunk" borrowed too many elements, making it a hodgepodge, but fortunately, the tailoring was not bad.

In this situation, Yan Li felt that Zhou Jielun did not have the ability to carry a blockbuster film on her own, and that "Kung Fu Dunk" had a significant element of luck.

The plot and cast of "The Treasure Hunter" are full of flaws. It's like playing a bad hand of cards haphazardly. Even Yan Li, with his experience, wouldn't participate in a project like this without a system.

He even suspected that the purpose of "The Treasure Hunter" was to make money, or to take the opportunity to help Wu launder money.

In the past two years, the box office volume of mainland films has continued to rise, and many operations have become more convenient.

As far as Yan Li knows, there are quite a few shady bigwigs involved in this business. Therefore, Yan Li now pays more attention to the background of his partners. It's not that he won't cooperate with someone like Wu Dun, but he will definitely be more cautious than with ordinary companies.

Given the current relationship between Yan Li and Master Han, there's no need for formalities in this situation; he can simply state his lack of confidence in the project.

Master Han didn't say much. Everyone has their own taste in film and television projects, and Yan Li is known for his high standards. Master Han was used to Yan Li's cautious and picky attitude.

"It's fine if you don't vote. Just help me out with 'The Founding of a Republic' later. By the way, Jiang Wen will probably be there too. He asked me to find you a while ago."

"Looking for me? Why do I have to go through you?"

Yan Li wouldn't say he was very familiar with Jiang Wen, but they had a good relationship. They would have a meal together or meet up, but it wasn't so bad that it would require Master Han to personally arrange it.

"He's preparing for a new movie."

Master Han spoke succinctly, and Yan Li said knowingly, "So it turns out that Jiang Wen can be embarrassed sometimes. That's not like him."

Jiang Wen lost a lot of money on his last film, "The Sun Also Rises," and he probably felt a little embarrassed to ask Yi An for help with his new movie, so he asked Han Sanye to make the connection.

"Don't even mention him being embarrassed, I'm a little embarrassed myself."

Master Han waved his hand. In fact, Yan Li didn't lose much money with "The Sun Also Rises," but he lost his "reputation" and "favors."

Yan Li helped organize things back then; Huayi Brothers, Bona Film Group, and Yinghuang Film & Television were all brought in by him, and he even broke the so-called golden rule that investing in film and television would definitely make money.

Yan Li knew what was going on and understood what was happening. As the parties involved, Han Sanye and Jiang Wen couldn't just take it for granted.

"I've read the script this time, and it's really good. I personally think it's worth the money. Jiang Wen himself is also quite confident. This time, I'll just pass on a message: don't hesitate to invest if you want to, and if you don't, no one can say anything wrong."

Master Han made a special clarification, saying that he had indeed chosen to exclude Jiang Wen, and that China Film Group had also invested in Jiang Wen's new film.

Finally waited!
Yan Li went to great lengths to help produce "The Sun Also Rises," wasn't it all for the sake of "Let the Bullets Fly"?

Yi'an now has Ning Hao, and it has no shortage of leading directors, but a blockbuster is hard to come by.

"Let the Bullets Fly" achieved excellent results and received high praise. Apart from Jiang Wen stealing the spotlight, it was a top-notch project, which perfectly complemented Yi An's listing strategy.

Because "The Sun Also Rises" previously caused Bona Film Group and Huayi Brothers a lot of trouble, Yan Li estimates that the other companies will probably not dare to invest in it.

At this time, Yan Li invested in "Let the Bullets Fly." Once the project succeeded, combined with his previous experience, it would be a legendary story in the film industry.

This is a great story material for promoting Yan Li, the company, and the project itself.

...

After chatting for a while, Third Master Han escorted Yan Li to the parking lot: "Tomorrow is the New Year, so I won't keep you any longer. Go home now."

"Happy New Year, Third Master. Please leave the door open for me on the third day of the Lunar New Year so I can come and pay my respects."

"Haha, the wine is all prepared for you, let's go."

Yan Li gave a greeting and took a car to Yangjiaodeng Hutong. When he arrived, his cousin Yan Xin was putting up Spring Festival couplets under the direction of his father.

"Put it up now, tomorrow is New Year's Eve."

"Xiao Xin is going back to his hometown tonight. Take advantage of his presence and quickly put it up so you don't have to worry about it tomorrow."

Yan Li took a break on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. He had been too busy lately, and his family wanted him to rest and try not to do any chores.

Yan Li nodded and read the couplet aloud: "A harmonious family enjoys a hundred blessings; peace is worth a thousand pieces of gold. Good words, and good calligraphy too."

Comrade Lao Yan patted his stomach and pointed to a courtyard not far away.

“There’s a retired professor from China Normal University in that family. He’s good at calligraphy. Your mother went to ask him for help.”

Upon hearing this, Yan Li asked Wu Maowen, who was moving things, to put down a box of tonics and then called Yan Xin over.

"Take it over in a bit and express your gratitude."

"Brother, Second Aunt has brought some things."

"It's not a big deal."

Yan Li knows his mother, Zhang Hong, all too well. Although the Yan family is now wealthy, his parents still often retain their old habits.

In their view, being good at calligraphy is a skill that is not worth much; if you ask for a couplet for the Spring Festival, they will probably just give you some melon seeds, candy, or fried snacks.

The family isn't short of a box of health supplements. Cultured people care about their reputation, so they'll be polite and get along well with their neighbors in the future.

Yan Xin put up the Spring Festival couplets and hurried off to run errands. Yan Li had Wu Maowen help unload the things from the trunk. When it came to the last few items, he called out to them.
"Alright, take the rest. Don't be stingy when you visit your father-in-law for the New Year. You don't need to worry about me. Tiger (the bodyguards) and the others take turns. You go about your business."

Comrade Lao Yan patted Wu Maowen, whom he had watched grow up, with a smile.

"Let's prove ourselves and take it down in one go."

Wu Maowen was Yan Li's childhood friend. The two were about the same age and were now approaching thirty, the age to get married.

Dong Xuan personally arranged the match. The woman was a dance teacher at the Beijing Film Academy, a graduate of the academy, and a local from Beijing, though from the outskirts.

The girl was good in every way, but Wu Maowen was no less so.

He is now Yan Li's personal driver and one of his security chiefs, earning a considerable income and holding a prestigious position. In fact, if it weren't for Dong Xuan's matchmaking, and given Wu Maowen's irregular working hours and preference for stable, reliable girls, he might not have even gotten the chance with that teacher.

As far as Yan Li knew, some of the female employees in the company had their eyes on the people around him. Ding Feng, who had a rather delicate appearance, was even approached by a minor celebrity who gave him her contact information.

If you can't reach the big shots, reaching for the people next to them is also a strategy.

However, both Wu Maowen and his assistant Ding Feng were sensible in this regard.

If you can't even resist this little temptation, you shouldn't stay by Yan Li's side, or you'll sell him out sooner or later.

So Ding Feng talked to a junior high school classmate who was developing his career in Beijing, and Wu Maowen simply asked Yan Li to help him make arrangements, and even imitated Yan Li to find a university teacher.

Indeed, whether it's because Yan Li set a good example or because of the local customs, many of the brothers from Yan Li's hometown who came to Beijing like to seek out a teacher.

Including my cousin Yan Xin's ex-girlfriend, who was also a teacher, but they were destined to be apart. After several years of being obsessed with each other, they still broke up.

Yan Li called him over this time because he didn't have a partner and wanted him to share the burden, otherwise everyone would be urging him to have a baby.

Upon entering the courtyard, Dong Xuan and Qin Lan were already there. The two were very enthusiastic, having arrived before seven in the morning to deliver breakfast.

And because they came together, Zhang Hong and the others weren't prepared at all, and they didn't even have a proper breakfast.

Later, seeing that Qin Lan and Dong Xuan got along quite well and even helped each other, Old Yan was extremely impressed. If he wasn't afraid that Yan Li would tell his mother, he would have wanted to ask them for advice.

At this moment, Dong Xuan and Qin Lan were chatting with Grandma Yan and Zhang Hong under the eaves, while also picking some vegetables.

Tomorrow is New Year's Eve dinner, and with Lao Yan, the chef, here, we haven't hired any nannies or cooks. We'll cook and eat together as a family, celebrating the New Year together.

"came back."

Qin Lan was the first to spot Yan Li and invited him to sit on the empty stool next to her. Dong Xuan handed him the thermos cup that was half full.

"The water's still hot, how's it going?"

"That's settled. Filming will start on February 2nd, with the main shooting location in Huairou. I'll make a brief appearance then."

What kind of role do you play?

Qin Lan was a little curious, as she had also received an invitation, but the role she would be playing had not yet been decided.

There are so many celebrities who have made cameo appearances that "The Founding of a Republic" is having trouble choosing them all. Apart from some main and highlight roles, the cameo appearances with very little screen time are not all confirmed yet. We will contact them as we film.

"I don't know. It could be Du Yuming, or it could be someone else. Most likely, it's a soldier."

Yan Li has a rugged appearance and temperament, which makes him more suitable for playing soldiers. He mentioned it briefly when people from China Film Group asked him about it before, so I don't think they would refuse to take it personally.

Dong Xuan picked at the celery and asked curiously, "How many people from your company were selected?"

"There are several, but this show is special. There are too many people who want to act, so there are more monks than porridge. Also, filming and the finished product are two different things. Some people may not be able to act or their scenes may be cut."

As a key producer, Yan Li knew some inside information: "The Founding of a Republic" now has too many characters and roles, which has become somewhat cumbersome.

There are already voices within the production team suggesting that, for the sake of time and pacing, some people might be "saved."

"Editing scripts depends on the person. Some people can edit them, while others have to give you face no matter what."

Qin Lan offered a brief interjection, but Dong Xuan revealed her true intentions, launching into a barrage of questions: "Yes, what role is Bingbing playing? Did she also go to the meeting? Why did she disappear after it ended?"

Okay, I'll just wait here.

Yan Li said that Dong Xuan and Qin Lan together couldn't stay quiet forever, and sure enough, he started to sow discord between Fan Xiaopang.

"She didn't go to the meeting; she had other work to do."

Yan Li tried to salvage the situation, but Qin Lan felt quite sorry for Fan Xiaopang: "You should let her rest too. It's almost New Year's Eve and she's still busy outside. Grandma just asked her if she was coming for dinner."

Dong Xuan jumped in to speak up for Yan Li: "You can't blame Yan Li for this. Bingbing is very strong-willed and works day and night. You can't persuade him to stop. Don't worry, he'll take a couple of days off during the New Year."

The two of them were talking back and forth, and Zhang Hong's picking speed slowed down more and more, while Grandma Yan's brows furrowed slightly.

Chairman Qin's words are easy to understand: Fan Xiaopang is a workaholic and is rarely home when he's busy.

This is not a bad thing; it shows that she is capable.

But she's capable, and Yan Li is capable too. The couple is both incredibly capable, and they're never home. What about the children? Is home still a home?
Yan Li glanced at Chairman Qin. These two women had become quite shrewd. They not only knew how to exploit Fan Xiaopang's weaknesses, but they also subtly tried to sow discord between them. They were perfectly in sync.

If these two are determined to team up and cultivate a "good wife" image, Fan Xiaopang could easily find himself in a passive position.

Even though Grandma Yan, who supports Fan, felt that having a capable granddaughter-in-law to help Yan Li share the burden, the key word was still "granddaughter-in-law." Being capable was a bonus, not something that outweighed the identity of being a granddaughter-in-law itself.

"cough."

Yan Li put down his water glass and looked at Chairman Qin: "You two go and take a look at the new courtyard. See if there's anything you need to add. Xiao Xin and I will go and buy it."

"No, I've looked at it, and it's all there."

Chairman Qin didn't take the bait at all and continued to join forces to attack, not only subtly criticizing Fan Xiaopang but also elevating himself.

"Grandma, Uncle and Aunt, there's a temple fair in the capital in a couple of days. Yan Li and Bingbing probably won't have time, so we'll take you there."

"Yes, the temple fairs in the capital are especially lively, you'll definitely like them. They're busy with their own things, we'll just take care of you."

"Yan Li himself said that he earns money while we take care of the family. One of us works inside and the other outside, so please don't be polite with us."

Yan Li: "..."

That's right, he did consider this division of labor.

But the fact that Chairman Qin said this when Fan Xiaopang wasn't around, coupled with some previous hints, makes this a big problem.

These two women are ruthless; they kill with a soft knife.

Yan Li didn't let the two continue, otherwise things would get muddied and there would be no peace for years, and he would be the one to suffer.

Holding one in each hand, he said, "I think something's still missing. You two come with me to take a look."

Watching Yan Li take Chairman Qin away, Zhang Hong looked at Grandma Yan: "Mother?"

Grandma Yan shook her head: "How did I teach you? Don't speak, don't express your opinion, let Yan Li make all the decisions himself."

“If you keep quiet, they will all respect you. But if you express your opinion, no matter what you do, there will be people who are dissatisfied. Maybe one day they will block your door and scold you for being biased.”

The last sentence was somewhat suggestive, and Zhang Hong blushed slightly: "I'll go to the kitchen to see if the water is boiling."

Comrade Yan, who had been silent all along, defended his wife: "This is all old news, why are you bringing it up again?"

The old lady ignored the issue and simply said, "Your daughter-in-law sometimes doesn't think things through, so you should keep a closer eye on her and make sure she doesn't cause trouble for the children."

"Remember, whether it's your daughter-in-law or your future grandchildren, Yan Li is the source of your good life now. You must keep this balance in mind."

"understood."

Old Yan nodded. After a while, Chairman Qin returned, but Yan Li didn't come with him. He had something urgent to attend to and went back to the company.

"This child is too busy."

When Zhang Hong saw her two daughters-in-law return, she knew that the old lady wouldn't bring up old grievances in front of the younger generation, so she sat back down to talk.

Chairman Qin and his colleague exchanged a glance, wanting to add fuel to the fire, but then remembered the bastard's methods and threats from earlier. After a moment's hesitation, they decided to hold back.

However, this isn't specifically targeting Fan Xiaopang. It doesn't mean they can't take this opportunity to build relationships with the elders; this is one of their few advantages over Fan Xiaopang, and they must make the most of it.

They were chatting happily when they suddenly heard a noise at the door. Their cousin, Yan Xin, who was smoking at the door, rushed in.

"Grandma, Second Uncle and Second Aunt, Sister-in-law... Sister-in-law Bingbing is here."

Before he finished speaking, Fan Xiaopang, wearing a red down jacket, appeared in the courtyard with two attendants carrying large and small bags. He greeted them with a beaming smile.

"Grandma, Dad, Mom, Happy Chinese New Year!"

"what?"

Lao Yan and Zhang Hong were a little confused, unsure whether Fan Xiaopang was calling them or not.

Qin Lan and Dong Xuan, who were standing nearby, were furious. How shameless! They hadn't even gone far before he started calling them "Dad" and "Mom."

Seeing that the two didn't respond, Fan Xiaopang called out again, "Dad, Mom, why aren't you answering me?"

"Ah, ah, Bingbing, you must be tired from the journey. Have a seat."

Old Yan was the first to react and invited them to sit down. Zhang Hong didn't say anything, which was tantamount to acquiescing, making Qin Dong and the other man even more angry.

I came over early in the morning, worked so hard, and said all sorts of nice things to build a closer relationship, but all that Fan changed was how he overtook me?
"Mom and Dad, don't bother, I'll do it."

Qin Lan was the first to change her form of address and took on the important task of entertaining Fan Xiaopang, launching the first attack.

"Why are you only arriving now? It's almost noon. We've already helped Grandma and Mom and Dad prepare tomorrow's New Year's Eve dinner."

(Translation: What have you been doing today? We're busy here, and you're off having a good time. Don't you respect your elders?)
With a formidable enemy at hand, and Yan Li unleashing a deadly attack right from the start, Qin Lan could no longer care about Yan Li's methods and threats.

Moreover, she's not setting a trap in secret; she's doing it openly and honestly, with everything laid out in the open.

Qin Lan started a group purchase, and Dong Xuan immediately joined in, even changing her nickname to "Silky".

"Isn't that why we're here? Bingbing is busy with work, but Mom and Dad are free, so let's help her out a bit."

(Translation: Who are they? They're incredibly busy. We'll just do our odd jobs honestly and not dare to complain.)
Fan Xiaopang raised his eyebrows slightly, then smiled and said, "My parents went back to their hometown. I went to deliver the car this morning. Thinking that someone at home could help, I went to the store to buy some things for my grandma and parents. There were a lot of people today, and I was busy until now."

(Translation: I did have something to do, not that I didn't come. In fact, I sent my parents back to their hometown for the Chinese New Year, and I came here specifically to keep my elders company. My intentions are impeccable.)
(A nanny can do all sorts of odd jobs, but to care for elders, you need to be quick-witted and focus your efforts where they matter most.)

As he spoke, Fan Xiaopang took out some items, and to be honest, there were quite a few useful ones. The key was that the tags were still on, and the prices were incredibly attractive.

Seeing the elders looking quite happy, Fan Xiaopang gave Chairman Qin a subtle, provocative look and silently uttered two words.

"nanny."

Qin Lan and Dong Xuan's expressions darkened slightly, then they recovered, exchanged a glance, and joined forces again.

"This sweater is really nice, it suits Mom perfectly. She can wear it when we go to the temple fair."

“It seems a bit big. Mom has lost some weight. We should try on clothes before buying them. We’ll take Mom, Dad and Grandma to a few stores later and buy them while we try them on.”

"Okay, let's buy some spring clothes and go on a trip when the weather gets warmer."

"Yes, Bingbing, it's okay if you're not available then, we'll send you photos."

"..."

This time it was Fan Xiaopang's turn to have a dark expression. She didn't care about spending money; as long as Yan Li didn't help, she could easily defeat Chairman Qin on her own. She really didn't have time to accompany him for meals, shopping, or conversations.

These two bitches, not only did they act as babysitters, they also became tour guides and companions, they have no shame at all.

Chairman Qin noticed Fan Xiaopang's mood and they each exchanged a smug look.

They have plenty of money and time. By then, they can please their elders and also gain points with Yan Li. No matter how successful Fan Xiaopang is in his career, he will fall behind them in this aspect.

I'm so mad at you!
Grandma Yan, Zhang Hong, and Old Yan exchanged a glance, feeling both headache and relief.

Previously, they were a little unaccustomed to the harmonious atmosphere caused by Chairman Qin. It wasn't that it was bad, but rather that it always felt unreal and creepy.

This time it's just right!

Furthermore, they also figured out the inside story: it wasn't that the son was so capable of winning over his daughter-in-law, but rather that the situation had changed, and the three-way battle had turned into a two-against-one conflict…

　(7000/209000)

　　
　
(End of this chapter)