Huayu: I was immediately ensnared by Jing Tian as soon as I entered the industry.

Lu Taro's angry departure did not affect the course of the banquet in the slightest.

Before the auction begins, there will naturally be singing and dancing activities.

The South Korean group that became incredibly popular sang two hit songs.

Singers from Mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, including Peter Ho and Jane Zhang, took to the stage to perform.

Su Mang spoke about the charity theme for the evening, which was to help rebuild disaster-stricken areas.

The message was simple: to get the guests to stop being stingy and spend more money.

"The first item up for auction is a classic LV travel trunk..."

Perhaps Su Mang's words were sincere, because quite a few people raised their paddles; Ning Hao raised his twice, and in the end, an entrepreneur bought it for 65 yuan.

"I didn't get a bid, but I still contributed by raising the price twice," Ning Hao said jokingly in a low voice.

Wang Xuan secretly gave him a thumbs up, staring at the newly brought-up auction items.

A pink Tiffany crystal necklace.

The gold chain is strung with 18 natural pink crystals, the shapes of which are modeled after traditional Chinese lanterns.

It has an elegant yet luxurious feel.

Many female celebrities' eyes lit up, and they all held up their signs, looking determined to win.

"Fan Binbin, 20."

"Li Binbin, 30."

"Liu Yifei 35."

Wang Xuan silently raised his number plate, thinking it would be a nice gift to give away.

"Director Wang Xuan, 40."

When the host announced the names, a number of competitors instantly disappeared.

Liu Yifei glanced at Wang Xuan in the distance. She really liked the necklace, but in the entertainment industry, it's common sense to avoid offending directors.

She hesitated for a moment, then raised her number again, indicating that she would give up if Wang Xuan continued to challenge her.

If you stop, find an opportunity to explain; you shouldn't offend him.

Besides Liu Yifei holding up a sign, several other young women outside the entertainment industry also did not give up.

After a bidding war, Wang Xuan won the bid for 80 yuan.

"Junior, is this a gift for your girlfriend? You're really going all out."

Ning Hao jokingly said something.

Wang Xuan smiled but didn't respond.

Then came a large number of luxury handbags, such as Dior, LV, Hermès, Chanel...

These items are mostly bought by men with female companions or female celebrities; they have a fatal attraction for women.

Ning Hao took a picture of a crocodile skin handbag.

Mr. Wang from Huayi spent 87 yuan to acquire a complete set of Olympic posters.

A limited-edition Dongfanghong bicycle was auctioned off for a high price of 60 yuan.

Having already made some gains and not intending to participate in the next auction, Wang Xuan was drawn to a jade necklace.

We've already given gifts to others, but my own mother still has nothing around her neck.

The necklace is set with natural black and white diamonds, and the cabochon is made of 60 grams of natural glass jadeite.

It looks elegant and luxurious.

Many older female entrepreneurs' eyes lit up, and several wives of famous directors were also holding up signs.

Wang Xuan raised his number again.

"Director Wang Xuan, 80."

This time, no one was going to give him any leeway; several female entrepreneurs and the wife of a Hong Kong director hadn't given up yet.

After a bidding war, Wang Xuan spent 130 million yuan to conclude the transaction.

Having acquired this jade necklace, I don't plan to get involved in anything else.

Firstly, there were no items I liked at the auction, and secondly, I didn't have enough funds.

The box office revenue sharing for "Back to Youth" has not yet been finalized.

One advantage of doing charity is that it can help you deduct a portion of your taxes.

Although this was not Wang Xuan's original intention, having this rule and being able to save some money is not bad.

···

The auction concluded, and the banquet began.

Amidst the clinking of glasses and lively conversation, the atmosphere was incredibly vibrant, transforming the event into a large-scale social gathering, yet the various circles remained clearly distinct.

Led by Han Sanping, the group was surrounded by film company owners and renowned directors, making it the most elite circle at the event.

Most people wouldn't dare to approach someone without permission.

This has resulted in directors with achievements like Wang Xuan and Ning Hao becoming key figures for actors to network with.

"Hello Director Wang, I'm Li Binbin. I hope to have the opportunity to work with you."

Wang Xuan grasped the outstretched hand and nodded perfunctorily. With Huayi backing him, this person would not lack resources.

After dealing with a bunch of actors and celebrities, Wang Xuan found a quiet place to get something to eat.

Not far away, a pair of eyes had been watching him. Only when they saw that no one was around did they walk over.

"Hello Director Wang, this is Liu Yifei. I haven't thanked you yet for quoting your blog post."

Upon hearing this, Wang Xuan wiped his mouth, looked up, and was momentarily dazed.

Liu Yifei wore her hair in a bun, a pearl necklace around her fair neck, and a yellow off-shoulder dress with a cinched waist.

She appeared charming and lively, with a gentle and elegant temperament.

"It's nothing, no need to thank me," Wang Xuan waved his hand.

Unexpectedly, a casual blog post led Liu Yifei to decide to sue Song Dazui for spreading rumors about her.

This person is a real scoundrel. Ever since she just turned 18, he has been publicly spreading rumors on blogs, online forums, and message boards that Liu Yifei is a transgender person.

After a brief chat and expressing her gratitude, Liu Yifei left.

There was never any mention of any utilitarian talk about the possibility of cooperation from beginning to end.

···

The Bazaar Gala had just ended when the organizers announced the amount of donations online.

Eleven items were auctioned, raising 1035 million yuan, all of which will be donated to the One Foundation for disaster relief and reconstruction efforts.

Wang Xuan vaguely remembered that more than just these items were auctioned off, right?

After thinking about it for a while, he came up with a possibility: some people are more enthusiastic than anyone else in their words, but when it comes to actually spending money, they all pretend to be dead.

There were over a hundred celebrities and public figures present tonight, but only 10 actually paid for the event.

Because Wang Xuan alone took photos of two items.

Looking at the items that had been delivered for auction, he was momentarily at a loss.

What reason should I give to someone who gives me a pink necklace?

Wang Xuan scratched his head, unable to find an excuse for a moment.

Never mind, I'll save it for now.

The next day, before school started, Wang Xuan went home first.

Once I get back, the actors will start auditioning, then the Hundred Flowers Awards ceremony, then filming will begin, and we'll apply to Berlin. No matter the outcome, I'll have to go there to sell the rights, and then I won't be able to come back for the Chinese New Year.

The restaurant remained busy, with a photo of Wang Xuan holding a trophy hanging in the lobby, attracting a large number of extras every day to admire the actor's charisma.

"Welcome, young master."

"Okay, you go ahead with your work."

Wang Xuan nodded. If he didn't see his beloved mother at the front desk, then she must be in the backyard.

Sure enough, Wang Ma was sitting on a recliner under the osmanthus tree, talking on the phone with a bright smile.

"Who is it that has made the Empress so happy?"

The sudden sound startled Wang Ma. Turning around and seeing Wang Xuan, her expression instantly brightened with surprise.

"Son, why are you back?"

"I missed you all, so I brought you a gift." Wang Xuan put down his backpack and took out a beautifully packaged gift box.

Wang Ma said to the person on the other end of the phone, "Shishi, I'll talk to you later."

She looked at the expensive gift box and complained a couple of times, but the smile on her face betrayed her feelings.