Huayu: The Big Players Behind the Scenes

It's still the Yinghuang Hotel.

Zhuang Huai'an originally wanted to visit the Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong to see what a Far Eastern socialite was like, but Boss Yang had already arranged his accommodation and travel, and he couldn't refuse outright because of his warm invitation.

"Why is Mani like this?"

Inside the suite, Liu Yifei mumbled something, her face flushed.

Thinking about what had just happened, Zhuang Huai'an couldn't help but laugh out loud.

When Huo Wenxi was arranging rooms for the group, he not only mistakenly arranged Phoenix Legend as a couple in a suite, but also arranged himself and Liu Yifei in the same way. After the young girl blushed and explained, Huo Wenxi added two more rooms with a strange expression.

Wow, Hong Kong's traditional customs are indeed well preserved.

"You're still laughing?" Liu Yifei said, somewhat embarrassed and annoyed. "Why didn't you come out and explain earlier?"

"Explain what?" Zhuang Huai'an teased her.

"Explain our relationship!"

"Well, you can't entirely blame them for this."

Zhuang Huai'an argued illogically, "The customs here are different from those in the mainland, and it's been almost a year since we last came together. In such a long time, people will naturally redefine the relationship between us."

Hmph! You think you're right!

Liu Yifei glared at him, then turned her head away and ignored him.

"Okay, didn't they apologize to you later?"

Zhuang Huai'an smiled helplessly and said softly, "It's still early, how about we go out for a walk? Just the two of us, we won't take them."

"Really?" Liu Yifei immediately turned around, her eyes shining.

"Of course, are you going or not?"

"Walk!"

The two got up and went out with great enthusiasm. Zhuang Huai'an took the time to send Zhang Lu a message explaining the situation, in case she was worried about not being able to find him.

The Grand Hotel is located on Queen's Road East in Wan Chai. It is surrounded by bustling areas on both sides. The two of them decided to stroll along the road on a whim, without a specific destination.

The weather in Hong Kong in April was quite nice, neither too hot nor too cold, but the people of Hong Kong didn't seem to like it, and many shopping malls and shops turned on their air conditioning.

"Hey senior, look! There's someone taking street photos over there. Those two girls are so stylish. It's a pity they were in such a hurry to leave that they didn't bring their cameras."

Upon hearing Liu Yifei's words, Zhuang Huai'an subconsciously looked at her OOTD (Outfit of the Day).

The little girl was wearing black skinny jeans and white sneakers, a plain white T-shirt under a shirt jacket, and a black baseball cap on her head—a rare, normal outfit.

"Hey, that's enough!"

Liu Yifei instantly understood, and punched him in embarrassment and anger. This jerk is probably criticizing my taste in his mind again!

"cough,"

Zhuang Huai'an withdrew his gaze and said casually, "Street photography is great, do you want to do it? Or should I call Zhang Lu and have her send over a camera?"

"Never mind, it's too much trouble for Sister Zhang Lu."

Liu Yifei glanced at him furtively, thinking, "I don't want Sister Zhang Lu to bother us."

Zhuang Huai'an looked around but couldn't find a camera shop. After thinking for a moment, he took the little girl's hand and walked up to the photographer, speaking in Cantonese:

"Hi, my friend and I would like to have some street photography done. Do you take orders?"

"Huh?" The photographer looked at the two of them with surprise, "You're Director Zhuang Huai'an, right? And Ms. Liu Yifei?"

"It's us."

Seeing that he had been recognized, Zhuang Huai'an readily admitted it, "Brother, how long will it take you to finish this street photoshoot? If you don't want to bother us, we'll wait for you over there."

"what?"

The photographer scratched his head. "I'd be happy to take photos for Director Zhuang and your team, but I'm a reporter for 'New Monday' magazine, not a street photographer."

Ok?

So, I actively sought out paparazzi to take photos for me?

I told you I wasn't that famous!

Zhuang Huai'an looked embarrassed, while Liu Yifei's face turned red, looking like she wanted to laugh but couldn't.

"Uh, excuse me, I've bothered you."

Zhuang Huai'an grabbed Liu Yifei and prepared to run away, which alarmed the photographer.

"Director Zhuang, please wait a moment."

The photographer reached out to stop him and said urgently, "Although I am a reporter for 'New Monday,' this magazine is under Yinghuang Group. I know your relationship with Boss Yang. If you don't mind, I can take a few photos of you and Ms. Liu. Don't worry, these photos will never be published without your permission."

The man is handsome and the woman is beautiful; this is excellent material. We can't let them take pictures of us. Even if they can't be published in a magazine, these few photos are enough for him to brag about.

Zhuang Huai'an stopped in his tracks. Since it was a magazine under Yinghuang, he didn't care whether the photos were published or not. It wasn't like Edison Chen's photos; it was just normal street photography.

He looked down at Liu Yifei slightly, and seeing that the young girl seemed quite interested, he asked, "Qianqian, do you want to take the picture?"

"Sure, it's not like it's any kind of shameful photo."

Liu Yifei had ulterior motives. She even hoped that the photographer would publish the photo of the two of them. Even if she was too young, she wanted to reserve a spot first!

"Alright."

Seeing that she didn't mind, Zhuang Huai'an nodded and looked at the photographer, "What's your name, buddy?"

"My surname is Xie, Xie Dapeng." The photographer understood what he meant and added, "I'm a contracted photographer for New Monday magazine. I'm currently shooting artists that Yinghuang is going to promote. You can call to check."

"Okay, how much longer?"

"Ten minutes!" the photographer exclaimed excitedly. "Just ten more minutes!"

"Okay," Zhuang Huai'an pointed to the dessert shop not far away, "we'll wait for you there."

"Okay, Director Zhuang, please have a seat."

After pulling Liu Yifei into the dessert shop, Zhuang Huai'an called Mani Huo Wenxi to confirm the photographer's information. Only after verifying that everything was correct did he feel relieved enough to drink the tangerine peel and mung bean soup that the little girl had just ordered.

Wow, this flavor is amazing! I'd give it a thumbs up!

Seeing Zhuang Huai'an looking so comfortable, Liu Yifei rolled her eyes, reached into his bowl with a spoon, scooped a spoonful, and put it in her mouth.

Yes, it's definitely good, as expected of my order!

"Drink your own," Zhuang Huai'an teased her, pretending to push the bowl of sweet soup away.

Upon seeing this, Liu Yifei's eyebrows shot up in anger. "Why are you acting like Mao Mao, possessive of your food?"

Mao Mao is the big tabby cat that the two of them found on a snowy night, and the smaller one is named Mimi.

Zhuang Huai'an ignored her, picked up the bowl and drank it all in one gulp, then raised an eyebrow at her with a smug look on his face.

"Hmph, childish! Only a pig eats that fast."

Liu Yifei pushed the red bean paste in front of her forward, speaking in a tone that sounded like she was coaxing a child, "Lulu lulu lulu, little piggy, eat more."

"What are you babbling about? You're punished by having to pay the bill, and you also need to transfer two dollars to me!"

He picked up the sugar water and drank it all in one gulp. He then took the tissue the little girl offered him and nodded in satisfaction.

Sweet soup is great! You have to drink sweet soup!

While the two were playing around, Huo Wenxi walked in with a photographer and two young girls.

Zhuang Huai'an wasn't surprised to see her. Central is such a small place, and the Yinghuang headquarters is only a five-minute walk away. A shrewd and capable woman like Huo Wenxi would definitely make a trip there herself after receiving the news.

"Director Zhuang, Miss Liu."

Huo Wenxi greeted them and introduced, "These two girls are artists that Yinghuang is preparing to launch. They've come to say hello to Director Zhuang."

"Hello Director Zhuang, hello Ms. Liu, my name is Liu Sihui, and I am a model."

"Hello Director Zhuang, hello Ms. Liu, my name is Yong'er, and I am a singer."

Zhuang Huai'an nodded politely; he didn't recognize the former, but the latter was somewhat famous.

Liu Yifei stood up gracefully and shook hands with the two women, saying, "Hello, ladies, just call me Crystal."

This girl is really pretty.

The two women were of average appearance and shook hands with her rather reservedly.

Zhuang Huai'an stood up and smiled at the photographer, "Brother Dapeng, then I'll trouble you to work overtime."

"No trouble at all."

Xie Dapeng quickly waved his hand, saying that this wasn't overtime, it was a perk!

"Miss Liu," Huo Wenxi said with a smile, "I brought a few little dresses. Would you like to try them on in the car?"

Zhuang Huai'an chuckled, Liu Yifei didn't chuckle, why does it seem like everyone is criticizing my outfit?

"And Director Zhuang,"

Huo Wenxi glanced at Zhuang Huai'an's "simple" outfit of black pants and white shirt, and said in a somewhat ambiguous tone, "I've also prepared a few outfits for you, so they can match Miss Liu."

Zhuang Huai'an stopped laughing, and Liu Yifei started laughing instead.

Seeing the change in their attitudes, a hint of helplessness flashed in Huo Wenxi's eyes.

Both of them are so good-looking, yet they always act so casually. What a waste of this Nuwa graduation project!

Zhang Lu: Finally, someone understands me!