This director is vindictive.

Although tonight is the movie premiere, the large number of people who came are not actually there for the movie, but purely to show respect to Chen Mo, a renowned director in the Chinese film industry.

Of course, among those who came, some felt regret, some were secretly pleased, and some were equally disdainful.

The regretful people feel that Chen Mo, who burst onto the film and television industry more than a decade ago and quickly became a legendary director, has retired at the height of his career.

Many more people outwardly expressed regret but secretly felt a sense of satisfaction.

After all, in recent years, especially the last few years, the Chinese film industry has been jokingly referred to by netizens and film fans as having only two kinds of directors: Chen Mo and all other directors.

Even the fifth and sixth generation directors, who are equally renowned, are still categorized into another type.

He trends on social media as easily as drinking water; his films have never failed; and his film marketing strategies are sometimes even more brilliant than the films themselves.

He has the ability to turn many films into something magical. Even films that don't seem like blockbusters can somehow carve out a path to success through his hands.

From "Love is Not Blind" to the real-life judgment at the end of the film "Caught in the Web".

This is his final work to date.

It can be said that many amazing things happened to Chen Mo, surprising the audience and driving his opponents to despair.

Now that this film industry legend is finally disappearing from the public eye, they feel that the future is bright.

Of course, there were also those who looked down on him, despising Chen Mo for being hypocritical. They could understand Chen Mo's decision to leave the entertainment industry. After all, he had money and women, and he had already taken all the top women in the entertainment industry into his possession, had children with them, had fame and achievements. He lacked nothing. He called it leaving the industry, but in reality, he just didn't care about the money he made as a director and actor.

Of course, these people were mostly filled with envy, jealousy, and resentment!
After all, Chen Mo had seven women—seven of them, my friend! And they weren't just the most beautiful actresses in the Chinese entertainment industry, but also the most popular young actresses, the white moonlight of the industry, and sexy goddesses. You could say he had them all in one fell swoop.

He's the epitome of manhood, the pinnacle of it all!

As for the female celebrity, she was insanely jealous of those seven women.

This applies even to celebrities who are already married.

From a different perspective, for men, Fan Binbin and the other seven female celebrities are all top-tier figures in the Chinese entertainment industry, figures they can only aspire to but never attain.

Not to mention, he even followed the example of the modern-day Wei Xiaobao, taking them all into his possession.

But for women, Chen Mo is also the pinnacle of the Chinese entertainment industry!
The key point is that, compared to these female celebrities, although they are considered to be at the top of the Chinese entertainment industry, at least they have substitutes. Well, they feel that they are not much worse than these seven women.

The entertainment industry is never short of beautiful women.

But for them, a man like Chen Mo is someone they can only dream of, and there's no substitute for him anywhere else in the Chinese entertainment industry, or even the world.

They understood best why these seven women could get along peacefully without arguing or making a fuss.

If they were to take their place, they definitely wouldn't make a fuss!

What's all the arguing about? What's all the fuss about?
What Chen Mo gave them was money, something even women who married into wealthy families could only look up to.

When it came to fame, Chen Mo practically showered them with praise.

The key point is that this kind of man is also extremely romantic.

Look at how he not only tailors phenomenal film and television works for his women, but also meticulously plans the Huayun Wedding Promotional Video series to make up for not being able to give them a perfect marriage.

Every wedding promotional video has now become a model wedding that countless women dream of and aspire to.

It can be said that no one can match him.

A man who is rich, handsome, talented, kind-hearted, and romantic like this—let alone seven women, even ten or twenty would be willing to join him!
Of course, they were just thinking about it.

Those female celebrities of the same era were absolutely insanely jealous when they saw these women looking radiant and triumphant.

Although they themselves are married and appear to have happy and fulfilling marriages, only they know the unpleasant things that happen behind the scenes.

In front of the camera, they act all lovey-dovey and sweet, like a model couple, but behind closed doors, it's all backstabbing and intrigue—the husbands are wary of them like thieves, constantly suspicious, afraid that they're cheating on each other; the wives are also on edge, afraid that their husbands will be bewitched by some other woman.

Ultimately, men and women in the entertainment industry seem to be born with original sin. In the eyes of men, they are all scheming vixens, and their men also face endless temptations.

Being in the entertainment industry, they know best what's going on.

"I really envy you guys!" For some reason, a female celebrity known as "Blind Sister" blurted out.

Yang Mi was stunned for a moment, staring at this "sister" who debuted in the same year as her and who had fought tooth and nail in her career back then, and didn't react for a moment: "What? What are you envious of? Is your uncle no longer good?"

She secretly thought to herself: This woman was once a top-tier actress, so why did she marry a man old enough to be her father? Did she really believe the nonsense that "older women are more caring"? Although there are rumors about her divorce online every day, they are actually still making do.

"Hey, that's not true! What nonsense are you talking about?"

The blind woman shook her head expressionlessly, without even changing her eyes, and Yang Mi couldn't see the slightest flaw.

"Then what are you envious of? I have to share my time with six other women. You two are the ones who are the most enviable, okay?" Yang Mi said with a hint of teasing.

Blind Sister rolled her eyes at Yang Mi and said irritably, "You're like Versailles, aren't you? Hey, your Director Chen has seven women, how can he manage?"

Yang Mi stared at him with wide eyes, as if she had discovered a new continent.

As if she had stumbled upon some earth-shattering gossip, she lowered her voice and chuckled mischievously, "Look at how radiant I am! Do you even need to ask? What's wrong? Is your man losing his stamina?"

When women talk about men, they're often much more explicit than when men talk about women.

Looking at Yang Mi's smug expression, Sister Xia felt incredibly jealous—damn it, she was so envious! As for her own old man... well, let's not talk about him. He's getting on in years, what can she expect from him?

But who told her to choose it herself? He secretly glanced at the incredibly handsome star of the night, Chen Mo, and a strange thought popped into his head.

If, if I had met him first back then, then wouldn't that be...
Seven women! How could he...
Thinking of this, her face turned hot.

Yang Mi looked at her suspiciously, sensing that something was off, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it. She certainly had reason to boast—although Chen Mo, that scoundrel, was a total womanizer, he was undeniably good at taking care of people!
She's living the life of a goddess right now.

Seven women sharing one man sounds exaggerated, but the in-laws know exactly what's going on. They feel indebted to them, so they treat them exceptionally well, and there's not a single bit of the usual troublesome mother-in-law/daughter-in-law dynamic in a wealthy family.

Chen Mo's family is incredibly wealthy, but their home is not complicated at all. There are no backstabbing or scheming issues, making it much quieter than ordinary wealthy families.

In terms of her lifestyle, material possessions, and family relationships, she is practically flawless.

As for relationships? Ha, after so many years in the entertainment industry, Yang Mi knows all too well—wanting to find a devoted man? The odds are lower than winning the lottery!

Given Chen Mo's status and position, if he wanted to have fun, the female celebrities at tonight's premiere could line up to get into his bed.

But all these years, he has stayed with the seven of them and hasn't added any new ones.

Laymen might think seven is not enough?
Yang Mi could burst out laughing—compared to those directors, Chen Mo was practically as innocent as a monk!
Those directors whose fame is nowhere near Chen Mo's level are the ones who play dirty tricks behind the scenes.

When the mood strikes, they might clear the room, or read scripts in the dark, hold concubine selections, or engage in all sorts of underhanded dealings—it's just not out in the open.

In this industry, directors hold the power of resources, and when women pounce on them, who cares whether the other party is a human or a dog?

On the other hand, Liu Yifei, who should have been the focus of the entire event, was completely overshadowed by Chen Mo.

Why? Because she's pregnant! Although her belly isn't obviously protruding yet, if you look closely, you can still see that her figure has changed a bit; her waist isn't as thin, and her lower abdomen is slightly protruding.

If fans find out, the internet will probably explode again, with people cursing Chen Mo for getting their "fairy sister" pregnant and shattering their image of a pure goddess.

Those fans will definitely cry and wail, saying things like "Our white moonlight has been tainted."

"Stop grinning like an idiot! How many times have I told you to purse your lips and not show your gums when you smile!"

Today, Liu's mother also came to accompany her daughter to Chen Mo's premiere. Seeing her daughter being hailed as the "white moonlight of the Chinese entertainment industry," she felt both love and anger.

This girl is great in every way, except she's a bit dim-witted. When she smiles, her gums are all showing, and she has no trace of the aloof and elegant "fairy sister" temperament.

Liu's mother curled her lip in disdain—although netizens praised her daughter to the skies, to be honest, her daughter didn't even rank among the best-looking in the family; she was just relying on her good looks to pull it off.

"Mom~" Liu Yifei said in a drawn-out, coquettish tone, "I've already retired from the entertainment industry, why should I still care about these things?"

Liu's mother glared at her: "Even if you've retired from the entertainment industry, you still need to pay attention to your image! When are you going to get rid of this heartless habit of yours?"

Liu Yifei stuck out her tongue with a grin: "Anyway, someone wants me, so I'm not worried!"

Liu's mother was so choked up that she rolled her eyes.

Actually, she had mixed feelings when her daughter announced her retirement from the entertainment industry.

Unlike other celebrity parents, she personally guided her daughter through the cutthroat world of entertainment, protecting her all the way from an innocent girl to a national goddess.

The hardships and calculations involved are unimaginable to outsiders.

Liu Yifei certainly understood her mother's sacrifices.

In this cutthroat world, a single mother has to be ten times more ruthless and a hundred times smarter than others to protect her daughter from being corrupted, and she has to make sacrifices that are unimaginable to most people.

Thinking back on those years, the drinks her mother drank for her, the unspoken rules she navigated, and the threats from powerful figures she stood up against, still sends chills down her spine.

So even if her mother nags now, she just listens with a smile—after all, her mother snatched her life back from the wolf's den.

Despite many people saying that Liu's mother has poor judgment and that every path she arranges for her ultimately proves to be wrong.

Although many people outside say that Liu's mother has protected Liu Yifei too well, even to an outrageous degree.

When a male actor hands her a bottle of water, she has to check the expiration date first; when filming romantic scenes, she directly moves a chair next to the monitor and personally oversees even the camera angles.

Back then, the media loved to write things like "the most powerful stalking mom in history," and forums were full of stories about how her mom "guarded against men like she was guarding against wolves," making male actors tremble with fear even if they had to say more than a few words to her.

Once, during a night shoot, a male actor kindly handed her a jacket, but Liu's mother rushed over with a hairdryer, forcing him back several meters. The scene was so awkward that the entire set fell silent.

When I was young, I didn't understand and I felt that my mother was too strict.

Now she understands all too well—back then, if it weren't for her mother watching over her like a mother wolf protecting her cubs, she would have been torn to shreds by the wolves of the entertainment industry. Later, she learned that some "kind" senior members of the production crew had secretly made bets on how long it would take to trick her into joining the industry.
This isn't about being too strict; she's using herself as a human shield to keep all the knives out.

Moreover, Chen Mo was, in a sense, chosen by her mother, but this time, she made a very good and correct choice.

At least that's what she thinks, isn't it?

Liu's mother gently stroked her daughter's hair, her fingertips lingering for a moment on her slightly protruding belly. Her eyes were filled with a turbulent mix of emotions—a sigh for her past struggles as a single parent, and a sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, mixed feelings) about her daughter's impending motherhood. But in the end, it all turned into a relieved smile: "You're going to be a mother too. Can't you be a little more mature?"

Liu Yifei tilted her head and rubbed against her mother's hand, muttering like a child, "Mom, what's wrong with me? Chen Mo even arranged for three prenatal nutritionists, and he even personally checked the ingredient list of lipsticks."

She suddenly lowered her voice and winked mischievously: "Last time he stole the spicy snacks I hid, and when Sister Mi told on him, he was punished by having to wash dishes for seven days!"

Liu's mother couldn't help but chuckle and poked her forehead: "Of the seven women, you're the most mischievous! Back when you fell into the icy lake while filming 'The Return of the Condor Heroes,' you didn't even cry out in pain. But now, you can cry for half an hour over a minor scrape."

Liu Yifei's ears turned red, but she retorted confidently, "How can that be the same? No one cared about me before, but now—"

She suddenly grasped her mother's hand, her voice softening: "Mom, why don't you move in with me? Chen Mo bought me another courtyard house by the lake, saying that your orchids need someone to watch over them and let them bask in the sun."

"Okay."

She smiled and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes: "But I have to let my granddaughter be the first to learn to call me grandma."

Liu Yifei chuckled: "What if it's my grandson?"

“Then we must teach him to protect his mother even more—” Mrs. Liu said meaningfully, glancing at the beautiful women not far away. (End of Chapter)