Who says Beijing Film Academy has no great directors? (2002)

Liu Xiaoli and Liu Yifei quickly regained their composure.

Shuchang went to the kitchen to cut fruit for everyone after the meal and found that a large plate of strawberries had been bought.

"Sisi, why didn't you buy mangoes for your birthday today? It's all strawberries." Shuchang put a strawberry in her mouth and mumbled the words out.

Liu Yifei blushed even more when this was mentioned.

She looked up at the other instigator: Others may not know, but you do.

But in Liu Yifei's eyes, Chen Yan just went straight for the strawberries and ate them, completely oblivious to her good intentions.

Liu Xiaoli observed her daughter's every move from the side, but only smiled gently.

She began to think that Chen Yan might actually be someone her daughter could entrust her life to.

I just hope they can find happiness and not end up like me. Please, please don't let them end up like me.

Chen Yanxuan showed off a few, and finally noticed that Liu Yifei's look was a little off. He immediately explained, "Hmm? Strawberries are so delicious, I love them."

"Oh? So it's because you love to eat them. No wonder Qianqian buys a huge pile of strawberries every few days." Shuchang's small eyes darted between the two of them.

"Then I can eat a few more." Chen Yan smiled without hiding his true feelings, and then reached out and took another one.

"Mmm, sweet!" Chen Yan commented, looking at Liu Yifei.

Liu Xiaoli immediately made an excuse to go to the kitchen to check on the sweet soup and left.

Liu Yifei immediately gave her a look that said, "It's all your fault, look, Mom's gone."

Chen Yan's eyes replied: What does this have to do with me? I'm so innocent...

"Oh dear, can I tell you this?" Liu Yifei looked at Chen Yan with concern, clutching the script.

"What do you mean, can't I say?" Chen Yan looked over, puzzled.

Then, realizing something, she said, "Oh, you mean the script? No problem, go ahead and tell me. Anyway, we probably won't be starting filming anytime soon."

"I was afraid that the script wouldn't be leaked, so I didn't dare to mention it at the dinner table," Liu Yifei said, still shaken.

Actually, if Jiang Yiyan hadn't been on the table, he would have said so, but today Jiang Yiyan really made this young girl wary for the first time, so he didn't say anything.

Chen Yan had already thought it through: "It's okay, this script is tailor-made for you. In other words, you are the only actor in China, and I will find other roles in Hollywood."

Liu Yifei's lips curled up slightly again: "I see."

Shuchang rolled her eyes and said, "Alright, alright, you two stop being so lovey-dovey. Auntie will be back soon."

"Hehe, I'm happy." Liu Yifei emphasized again.

Before leaving, Chen Yan tapped Liu Yifei on the head and said, "Study the script carefully. I'll go out and find you some funding."

Liu Yifei pouted: "Okay, I got it!"

Chen Yan narrowed his eyes, smiled, and then turned and left.

After Chen Yan left, Liu Yifei stared at his retreating figure for a long time, lost in thought, until Shu Chang came over and bumped into her, bringing her back to her senses.

"Stunned?" Shu Chang teased.

"Changchang!" Liu Yifei stretched out both hands and grabbed it.

Shuchang screamed and ran back into the house: "Aunt Liu, help!"

......

At the end of the month, Chen Yan led two groups to Huabiao.

Chen Yan specifically asked Liu Xiaoli to choose a beautiful outfit for Liu Yifei. Today's occasion marks Liu Yifei's first official appearance in front of the media as the main guest.

So when Chen Yan went to pick up Liu Yifei today, his eyes lit up.

She wore a long, fruit-green dress with intricate floral patterns, her fair skin glowing in the sunlight, her long hair flowing gracefully behind her, and a sparkling diamond flower pendant around her neck.

Liu Yifei tugged at one side of her skirt, slightly raising her chin: "Does it look good?"

Chen Yan was still in a daze.

Liu Yifei looked down at her dress: "I originally wanted to wear the red one, but my mother refused."

Chen Yan nodded and chuckled, "Auntie is right, let's listen to Auntie."

Liu Yifei pouted, giving me a look that said, "I see right through you: You still look down on my taste."

Chen Yan immediately raised his hands and denied it, saying, "I didn't, I'm not."

Liu Yifei gave Chen Yan a malicious look.

"Fine, I'll let you go."

Chen Yan looked behind Liu Yifei and said gently, "Auntie."

Liu Yifei immediately turned around obediently, but there was no one behind her, which made her even angrier.

He turned around and was about to hit Chen Yan.

"Sissi!"

Liu Yifei immediately withdrew her little hands, turned around and smiled sweetly at Liu Xiaoli: "Mommy~"

"Don't be naughty, let's go." Liu Xiaoli made a solemn entrance, dressed in a modern blue cheongsam.

Upon hearing this, Chen Yan and Liu Yifei both fell silent, but as soon as Liu Xiaoli got into the car, Liu Yifei immediately gave her a disapproving look.

He pretended to harass Chen Yan again, and Chen Yan immediately blocked him.

However, Liu Yifei tossed her hair, completely ignoring Chen Yan, and walked smugly into the car.

Chen Yan chuckled and said helplessly, "Little girl."

Half an hour later, Chen Yan and others arrived at the Huabiao Awards opening ceremony.

A group of media people had already gathered at the entrance, and photographers with their long lenses and microphones were ready to shoot, aiming at the male and female celebrities and big names in the industry who were vying for attention on the red carpet.

Chen Yan got out of the car first, helped Liu Xiaoli out of the car, and then reached out to help Liu Yifei.

After Liu Yifei got out of the car, many media outlets gathered around and took many intimate photos of director Chen Yan helping Liu Yifei out of the car.

Some media professionals joked, "We've got the front-page news."

Upon Chen Yan's arrival, staff immediately guided them to the red carpet area for a group photo.

Chen Yan and his entourage waited for a while on the red carpet. Shu Chang, Guo Jingfei, Zhang Jiayi, and others, all dressed in their finest attire, came over to greet Chen Yan's group.

"Director Chen, Yifei, Aunt Liu."

"Aunt Liu, Xixi! Director Chen."

...

"Are you nervous?" Liu Yifei secretly asked Shu Chang.

Shu Chang replied without hesitation, "I'm nervous. This is my first time participating in the Huabiao Awards. If I win, I can brag about it for the rest of my life."

Within the industry, the Huabiao Awards are considered more prestigious than the Golden Rooster Awards, and are equally coveted by artists.

Chen Yan hurriedly accompanied the "Heartbreak" crew on one walk, and then rushed back to walk it again with the "Love" crew.

He let Qin Yi hold his arm the whole time, carefully supporting him.

She also had to occasionally look after You Fanchang, but the old man looked energetic and didn't seem like someone who needed to be worried about him.

Yan Ni looked radiant beside her, clearly having taken on a lot of gigs lately; fame really does have a positive effect.

Chen Yan knew that Yan Ni and her husband might have started to drift apart at this time. It was only revealed in 2011 that the two had already divorced in 2004, but it was not announced at the time.

But it seems that Yan Ni has not been affected by this incident at all.

Upon arriving at the venue, Chen Yan sat down, with Liu Yifei, from the "Heartbreak" drama crew, to his left, and Qin Yi, from the "Love" drama crew, to his right.

A chill ran down my spine. I knew the "Love" crew would dominate the scene, making "Heartbreak" seem utterly worthless.

But there's nothing we can do; how can commercial films compete with art films in terms of awards?

Looking at Liu Yifei, who was excitedly standing next to him, Chen Yan silently prayed in his heart that if possible, he should still give heartbreak an award, so that it wouldn't be too harsh.

The girl just turned 16.