My capital is quite large.

December 31, Jinling Olympic Sports Center.

There are only a few hours left before Haofeng's Weibo New Year's Eve Gala and Coronation Ceremony officially begins.

The backstage corridors of the venue were bustling with noise as teams from various celebrities were busy with their makeup and styling for the evening.

Liu Yifei, dressed in casual clothes that allowed him to move around easily, stood behind the curtain on the side of the stage, his gaze quietly fixed on the audience seats that had already been arranged.

In the world of fame and fortune, seating arrangements are the most blatant manifestation of power.

The first row was filled with the heads of major film and television companies and sponsors who were invited to the event today, while the absolute center position, the one of absolute power, was undoubtedly reserved for that man.

In the center of the second row, which symbolizes the highest status of celebrities, are two gold-plated nameplates—Liu Yifei and Hu Ge.

This is the Queen and King's exclusive throne reserved for tonight!

Liu Yifei shifted his gaze slightly backward.

Yang Mi's name is pasted right in the middle of the third row.

On the left and right sides are a group of popular actresses, including Tang Yan and Liu Shishi.

Seeing this ranking, Liu Yifei's long-tense nerves were finally released.

She won.

No matter how hard Yang Mi has been working lately, in this competition for the highest honor of the year, the boss still put the crown on her head.

"Yifei, get ready to go on stage for the final rehearsal of the camera positions," the on-site director shouted into the walkie-talkie.

"OK."

Liu Yifei snapped out of his thoughts and stepped onto the dazzling stage.

According to the program schedule, she will be the last to appear and sing "A Glance of Ten Thousand Years" with Hu Ge, a song that carries the youthful memories of countless people.

In the center of the stage, Hu Ge, dressed in a casual suit, was already waiting.

The prelude to the music began slowly.

This is a love song. According to the director's original plan, the two singers were supposed to look at each other affectionately during the climax of the song, and have some hand-holding or eye contact to push the nostalgic atmosphere to its peak.

However, when Brother Hu turned his head to make eye contact with her, Liu Yifei's body stiffened.

Her gaze darted away in a panic, not daring to linger on Brother Hu's face for more than a second, her entire being radiating resistance.

They went through the positioning twice, and the atmosphere was awkward both times.

The director on set was scratching his head in frustration, but he didn't dare to yell at the two main characters of the night.

Holding the microphone, Brother Hu looked at Liu Yifei, whose eyes were wandering, and roughly guessed what was going on.

Having been in this industry for so long, how could he not have heard of the domineering and possessive nature of Boss Li of Haofeng Network?

Wu Qilong's recent disgrace and ruin has long been a Damocles' sword hanging over the heads of all male celebrities!

On stage, Hu Ge felt a chill run down his spine to see this ethereal beauty, kept by a financial tycoon, gazing deeply into his eyes.

"Yifei".

Hu Ge thoughtfully put down the microphone, breaking the deadlock.

"This stage is too big. If we just keep staring at each other, the audience on both sides will probably have something to say."

"How about this? During the climax, we'll each take turns watching half of the audience area and try to interact with the fans as much as possible. What do you think?"

Upon hearing this suggestion, Liu Yifei felt as if he had been granted a pardon!

She glanced at Brother Hu gratefully and nodded repeatedly: "Okay, I'll do as you say. This way, the interaction will be much better."

Without overstepping any boundaries, Brother Hu gracefully helped her defuse the awkward situation that could have angered the big boss.

The rehearsals went very smoothly. The two sang back to back or facing their respective audience areas, and that sense of detachment and fragmentation actually enhanced the overall atmosphere.

After the rehearsal ended, the two walked off the stage side by side. Just as they reached the corner of the backstage passage, they bumped into a large group of people.

The man at the head of the group walked with ease, and the surrounding staff members quickly made way for him.

It was Li Feng who came to inspect the preparations for the gala.

"Mr. Li."

Liu Yifei and Brother Hu immediately stopped and greeted each other respectfully.

Li Feng's gaze swept over Liu Yifei, then landed on Brother Hu.

"The rehearsal just now was great. Brother Hu, I have high hopes for you. Are you interested in joining our Haofeng Film and Television? As long as you agree, the breach of contract fee is not a problem."

This is a public recruitment from the largest pan-entertainment giant in China's entertainment industry!

Old Han, standing behind, had his eyes light up. If he could poach this future top male star, Haofeng's empire would be complete.

However, faced with this overwhelming wealth, Brother Hu was only slightly taken aback, and then smiled neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"Mr. Li, thank you for your kindness."

"When I had such a big accident, it was President Cai and Tangren Media who never gave up on me. This kindness is too great, and I cannot leave Tangren at this time."

This polite refusal caused the surrounding air to freeze for a moment.

In this age of capitalism, how can anyone refuse Haofeng Network's offer of a so-called favor?

Liu Yifei nervously broke out in a cold sweat, fearing that Li Feng would get angry.

But after hearing this, Li Feng was not angry at all; instead, the admiration in his eyes deepened.

He'd seen far too many opportunists in this circle.

People like Brother Hu, who are grateful and have a pure heart, are truly rare.

"Being loyal and righteous is a good thing."

Li Feng didn't insist, and generously patted Brother Hu on the shoulder.

"If you ever find yourself unable to integrate into the Beijing elite circle, or if you encounter difficulties due to certain capital entities, you can always come to me."

"Thank you so much, Mr. Li!" Mr. Hu said with a sigh of relief, thanking him repeatedly. Then, he tactfully made an excuse to get his hair and makeup done and quickly left the passageway.

Seeing Liu Yifei's still somewhat tense posture, Li Feng waved his hand, signaling Zhang Xinyu, Lao Han, and the others to step back a bit.

"What's wrong? You're so scared because you're singing on stage with the people I arranged?"

Li Feng's tone was somewhat playful: "I'm not as petty as you think. It's just a normal work arrangement; there's no need to be so formal."

Liu Yifei lowered his head, feeling the oppressive aura emanating from the man, his eyelashes trembling slightly.

"Mr. Li is joking. I'm not nervous. I'm just worried that a poor rehearsal might ruin the show."

She obediently agreed on the surface, but inwardly she felt a bitter smile.

Not that stingy?

Wu Qilong can't even get a small role in a low-budget web series right now, so how could she dare to relax or overstep her bounds?

Seeing her walking on thin ice, Li Feng reached out and tidied the stray hairs that had fallen around her ears.

His fingertips brushed across her fair cheek, leaving a chilling sensation.

"After the party tonight, come to Zijin Mountain."

Li Feng gave the order that could not be disobeyed, and then left with Zhang Xinyu.

Liu Yifei stood there, his heart filled with complex emotions, which ultimately turned into a helpless sigh.

……

7:50 p.m.

Only ten minutes remain until the gala is broadcast live globally.

Inside the audience seats, all the celebrities had already taken their seats.

Liu Shishi sat in the third row, with her best friend Tang Yan on her left, and Yang Mi, dressed in a glamorous outfit, sitting in the absolute center position on her right.

Looking at Yang Mi, who was being frequently scanned by several cameras, and then at Liu Yifei, who sat in the second row in front like a queen.

Even Liu Shishi's usually zen-like heart couldn't help but stir at this moment.

"The honor of being one of the 'Four Little Actresses' will ultimately not be mine..."

She glanced down at her exquisite but obviously less luxurious custom-made dress than Yang Mi's, and sighed silently.

It turns out that the difference between those who routinely film TV dramas at the company and those who are truly willing to go all out is really that big.

Perhaps I really need to work harder, just like Tangtang said.

Liu Shishi turned her head around listlessly, her gaze sweeping over the people sitting in the fourth row.

Ni Ni, Gulnazar, Dilraba, and Li Xin were sitting there.

Looking at these equally stunning newcomers, Liu Shishi silently comforted herself:

"No matter what, at least in the company, my current position is still in the top four. I'm not the best, but I'm not the worst either."

This small, self-satisfied pride made her feel a little better.

Just then, her gaze fell on the far corner of the fourth row.

As the only male star currently at Haofeng Film and Television, Yang Yang was sitting there upright and proper.

What's ridiculous is that Yang Yang's seat was clearly arranged next to Li Xin, but he moved it in the opposite direction by a distance of two seats!

He sat upright, his eyes fixed straight ahead, as if the person sitting next to him wasn't a pure and beautiful girl, but a bomb that could explode at any moment!

Seeing this, Liu Shishi almost burst out laughing, but then she sighed with emotion.

Wu Qilong's miserable state truly terrified Yang Yang.

The boss's possessiveness about his food was an open secret in the company.

Liu Shishi withdrew her gaze, glanced at Li Xin, who also seemed somewhat uneasy sitting in the back row, and shook her head.

"Even if she's like me now, not yet taken by the boss..."

"But in this almost domesticated environment, facing a man who holds life and death in his hands, it's only a matter of time before one succumbs."

Just as Liu Shishi was lost in thought...

"Bang--!"

As all the lights on the roof of the venue went out at the same time, a blinding laser beam suddenly cleaved through the darkness and struck the center of the stage!

The deafening cheers swept through the entire Olympic Sports Center like a tsunami!

Haofeng's Weibo New Year's Eve Gala has officially begun!