This director is vindictive.

Chapter 619 The Wedding Finale: "Return to Dreams in Light and Shadow"

Chen Mo stood at the bathroom door, staring at Liu Yifei clutching the pregnancy test, completely stunned as if struck by lightning. He walked over and hugged her tightly, his heart filled with a mix of emotions—this was even more exciting than when he became a billion-dollar director!
"Phew! I finally hit it!" Chen Mo gave the fairy sister a big kiss on the top of her head, his hand unconsciously pressing down on his lower back.

This is the result of working like an old ox every night!

Think about what kind of life he's had these past few months: being dragged out of bed early in the morning to have his basal body temperature checked, being suddenly shaken awake in the middle of the night to be told that he's ovulating, and drinking so much nourishing soup that his nose is almost bleeding.
Liu Yifei suddenly burst into tears, clutching the pregnancy test and throwing herself into his arms, wiping her tears and snot all over his pajamas: "Chen Mo, you bastard! Do you know I've tried every online method for getting pregnant these past two months? I even watched that idiotic video on Douyin that said you can get pregnant by doing handstands!"

"I know, I know!"

Chen Mo quickly carried her to the sofa, knelt down on one knee to wipe her tears: "Qingcheng Mountain was freezing cold, climbing the steps of Wutai Mountain gave me leg cramps, and the talisman water that the monk on Putuo Mountain gave me almost made me collapse from exhaustion."

He suddenly chuckled and said, "Hey, what do you think when our kids write 'My Birth' in school, will they have to add a note saying 'This product was jointly developed by metaphysics and science'?"

He couldn't help but laugh after he finished speaking.

The fairy sister grabbed a cushion and tried to smother his face, but he grabbed her wrist.

Chen Mo suddenly became serious and said, "It's a good thing 'Chinese Wedding Attire' has wrapped up filming, otherwise you'd be walking the red carpet with your pregnant belly—" He made a watermelon gesture: "The media would definitely write 'Shocking! Fairy turns into Fuwa! How much do the crew's boxed lunches actually provide for a pregnant woman?'"

Liu Yifei burst into laughter through her tears, then kicked his knee: "Get lost! I want hot and sour noodles now! Double the chili oil!"

Suddenly remembering something, she clutched her stomach: "Wait, can pregnant women eat spicy food? You need to check!"

"Oh, my ancestors!"

Chen Mo obediently pulled out his phone, then suddenly caught a glimpse of the faint morning light outside the window, and vaguely recalled the past few months of battle-like preparation for pregnancy. Looking at the woman in front of him, both crying and laughing, he suddenly felt—damn, it was all worth it!

However, he was clearly celebrating too soon.

Although his kidneys no longer needed to be strained, he forgot that pregnant women are just as emotionally unstable.

Even if she is a fairy goddess, that's just a persona; she's not actually a fairy maiden who doesn't eat the food of mortals.

Fortunately, Liu's mother arrived immediately. As the saying goes, one thing can subdue another, and in front of Liu's mother, the irritable fairy sister immediately wilted.

Mr. and Mrs. Chen also rushed over.

She then proceeded to berate Chen Mo in the same manner.

However, Chen Mo was still quite happy, after all, these days had been truly unbearable!

And that was the end of his job.

After all, taking care of a pregnant woman isn't something he can't do alone. With Liu's mother by her side and his parents watching over her, he actually became an outsider.

Of course, Mom and Dad wouldn't favor one over the other; they've been following Zhang Yuqi around the whole time.

However, there's not much to worry about with that fierce woman. Although she's usually quite fierce, it's just her personality that's fierce; she still cares a lot about the baby.

And having experience makes all the difference.

Chen Mo and Liu Yifei's nationwide tour seeking a child has been a frequent topic of trending searches lately.

Many cultural and tourism enterprises with scenic spots related to "seeking children" are laughing all the way to the bank.

Meanwhile, those scenic spots that have not yet been visited are also eagerly awaiting their arrival.

Just as netizens across the internet were meticulously tracking Chen Mo and Liu Yifei's "child-seeking tour," the two instigators suddenly disappeared in front of the Hundred Sons Hall on Mount Putuo.

"What's going on? Where are the paparazzi who were following us? Weren't they supposed to be touching the statue of the Goddess of Childbirth today? Why haven't they made a move?"

Die-hard fans noticed that Liu Yifei's Weibo hasn't been updated with a vlog about praying for a child for three days, and Chen Mo's WeChat Moments has also stopped at the location check-in of "I prayed to Guanyin for a child today".

Netizens immediately split into two camps and started arguing:
"She's definitely pregnant! My cousin's aunt's nephew's uncle works as a tour guide at Mount Wutai, and he said he saw the fairy sister vomit in the Guanyin Hall!"

"Holy crap, this route upstairs is even more convoluted than a 'seeking a child' tour! But Chen Mo's marksmanship is amazing! One in a hundred shots?"

"I suggest checking the KPIs of the Goddess of Fertility; her efficiency is even more impressive than IVF!"

Another group believes that Chen Mo has given up treatment or is unable to hold on any longer.

"Hilarious! It's obvious that Boss Chen's kidneys couldn't take it anymore, so he carried the plane and fled overnight!"

"Has the fairy sister finally realized that metaphysics is useless? And decisively abandoned metaphysical treatments?"

"She probably went crazy trying to calculate her ovulation period and just gave up!"

Although Chen Mo and Liu Yifei's "Seeking a Child" tour caused quite a stir, there are some things that are best left unsaid; Chen Mo has never said a word about them.

After all, the two are not legally married.

Therefore, it's not appropriate to discuss this matter publicly.

However, we still need to bring this period of time to a close.

But this is really not a easy thing to do!
How will it be officially announced?

"I can't just post a Weibo saying 'I finally got the fairy sister pregnant,' can I?" Chen Mo scratched his head, looking at Liu Yifei who was holding a book on prenatal education and grinning foolishly.

Although the couple has been visiting all the popular places in China for those seeking to conceive, and they've been trending on social media more often than eating, they still haven't registered their marriage! Legally, they're still in a state of "illegally creating a child."

Some things are better left unsaid! Even though it's a fact, you can't really say it out loud.

"How about we do what those celebrities do and post a picture of holding hands with a heart emoji?"

Chen Mo rolled his eyes: "Come on, netizens aren't stupid. We've practically worn down the threshold of the Guanyin Temple for granting children in the last two months, and suddenly we're stopping updating? People can guess what's going on with their toes!"

"Moreover, this matter has escalated to this point enough. On the one hand, we need to make an official announcement to put an end to it, and on the other hand, it would be best to divert everyone's attention," Chen Mo said, stroking his chin.

Finally, Chen Mo had a flash of inspiration. He pulled out an article compiled by netizens titled "Top Ten Places in China for Seeking Children," and his fingers furiously typed on the screen:

[Forwarded from @TravelGuide: "Real Test! Which of these sacred sites for praying for children is the most effective? Qingcheng Mountain's Duoziquan (Spring of Many Sons) vs. Putuo Mountain's Baizitang (Hall of a Hundred Sons)"]

With text:

"The tour has come to a close! Thank you to all the brothers from the Culture and Tourism Bureau for their warm hospitality (although none of them worked out [doge emoji]). Next stage: the final chapter of Huayun Wedding Costume, 'Return to Dreams in Light and Shadow,' this is truly the last ticket! See you on Valentine's Day, February 14th!"

After posting, he even added a comment:

"PS: Some scenic spots didn't send me private messages asking if I 'won the bid,' saying it's feudal superstition and unacceptable [funny]"

Netizens were instantly in an uproar:

"Holy crap! She's pregnant, right? She's definitely pregnant!"

"Hilarious! Mr. Chen's announcement is a classic case of 'protesting too much'."

"So which scenic spot was the one that made the contribution? I'm taking my husband there to give thanks right away!"

"The Dream of Light and Shadow. With this title, is it going to be a film about a fairy-like woman wearing a wedding dress while heavily pregnant?"

The official Weibo account of Wutaishan Scenic Area quickly commented: "Congratulations, Mr. Chen! So, how about coming to fulfill a vow? We've just installed air conditioning in the Guanyin Hall for granting children!"

Putuoshan also chimed in: "We recommend pregnant women visit Baizitang to pray for a safe and healthy pregnancy~ [Picture of Guanyin giving a child]"

A user on Qingcheng Mountain posted a screenshot from CCTV showing Liu Yifei kneeling in prayer at Duoziquan (Many Springs) with the caption: "Three months of scientifically preparing for pregnancy is not as good as kneeling by the spring for three seconds [doge]".

In any case, these places are racking their brains to attract attention through their cultural and tourism initiatives.

But soon, everyone's attention was indeed diverted.

"Holy crap, hasn't anyone noticed the key point? Isn't the key point the last vote for 'Dream Back in Time'?"

"Waaaaah, no way, are we really going to have to cancel?"

"How can we live without your gossip?"

"Unbeknownst to us, the Huayun Wedding Dress series has already reached its seventh installment. Is this the final chapter? Are the sisters going to have their show end early? I'm so sad! Waaaaah!"

Although the seven women and Chen Mo had previously announced their impending retirement from the entertainment industry.

But he hasn't truly retired from the entertainment industry yet.

At the time, some people thought it was just a publicity stunt, so the controversy eventually died down.

But suddenly Chen Mo's Weibo account brought back long-buried memories.

It seems like this time it might be for real?

Fans and moviegoers immediately went wild.

They all rushed to their respective sisters' Weibo accounts to leave messages asking questions.

They all hoped it was just hype, not the real thing.

Finally, Liu Yifei made an official announcement, proving that this was not a publicity stunt, but a fact!

@Liu Yifei: "On February 14th, the global premiere of 'Back to Dreams and Shadows' will be held, which will also be our farewell party before retiring from the entertainment industry. Thank you to all the fans for your support over the past twenty years. This time, it's really time to say goodbye."

This short statement immediately propelled the hashtag #SevenFairiesRetiringFromTheEntertainmentIndustry# to the top of the trending searches. Although Chen Mo and his seven female confidantes had previously hinted at their retirement plans, this official announcement in black and white made everyone realize the seriousness of the matter.

Sure enough, several actresses, including Zhang Yuqi and Zhao Liying, almost simultaneously reposted Chen Mo's Weibo post, adding the caption: "Grateful for the encounter, see you again in the future." This uniform wording clearly indicated a premeditated collective farewell.

Weibo's servers crashed instantly, and the programmers cursed as they worked to expand the server capacity.

The fans were absolutely furious:
"My youth is over! I can understand Chen Mo retiring from the entertainment industry, but why should my goddess also retire?"

"Sister Honey once said she would act until she was 80!"

"Zhang Yuqi, that fierce woman, is actually willing to back down? I don't believe it!"

The most devastated were the various fan clubs. Liu Yifei's global fan club published a lengthy article titled "To Chen Mo: What Right Do You Have to Take Away Our Light?", filled with accusations against Chen Mo. Yang Mi's official fan club even organized a petition with 10,000 signatures, demanding that their idol reconsider.

Actually, they've been cutting ties for a while now, but they just haven't officially announced it yet.

The fans aren't actually unaware; they just don't want to believe it.

An entertainment reporter chuckled bitterly in the live broadcast room: "This may be the most extravagant retirement in the history of the Chinese entertainment industry - seven top female stars and a legendary director. The announcement alone caused entertainment industry stocks to plummet. This time it will probably be even more exaggerated."

(End of this chapter)