Then a group of acquaintances arrived.

Zhang Yimou, Zhang Weiping, Jet Li, Maggie Cheung, Leung Chiu-wai, Zhang Ziyi, and others got out of the car.

Zhang Yimou smiled as he looked at Chen Daoming, Shen Fang, and Liu Qianqian.

"Daoming, junior brother, why are you making such a big fuss? Goodness, so many reporters have come."

Shen Fang smiled and said, "Senior brother, you know I have a little money. Today, firstly, I'm holding a grand apprenticeship ceremony to give our master face, and secondly, I've started my own media business, so I should get to know people in the industry."

Zhang Yimou nodded: "That's how it should be, junior brother. You asked me to come here today about the collaboration with Tencent."

Shen Fang smiled and said, "Brother Ma and the others will be here soon. We can talk in detail then."

Zhang Yimou nodded.

Jet Li patted Shen Fang on the shoulder.

"Little Shen, not bad. The apprenticeship ceremony should be a grand affair."

Shen Fang smiled: "Brother Jie, the scene inside is even bigger."

Maggie Cheung then walked up to Liu Qianqian.

"Sisi, you look so beautiful today, like a little fairy!"

Liu Qianqian happily showed her teeth.

"Really? (*∩_∩*) This outfit was custom-made for me by Brother Shen Fang. Isn't it beautiful?"

Liu Qianqian twirled in front of Maggie Cheung.

Maggie Cheung smiled and said, "Looks good, looks good. Handsome, you look great today too."

Shen Fang flashed his bright white teeth: "I'm handsome every day."

Maggie Cheung chuckled and said, "Teacher Chen, congratulations on taking on such a wonderful student."

Chen Daoming laughed and said, "Thank you, please come in."

Shen Kun led Zhang Yimou and others into the venue.

Feng Kuzi was quite surprised to see Zhang Yimou, Zhang Weiping, Jet Li, Maggie Cheung, and others present. Although they had only recently started working together, Chen Daoming's personality meant he wouldn't have any deep private conversations with them. Most importantly, Jet Li and Maggie Cheung were such big names; they shouldn't be attending a discipleship ceremony like this. Especially since Zhang Yimou was currently very busy, and Zhang Weiping's relationship with Chen Daoming wasn't particularly close.

Zhang Yimou and his entourage sat down at table number 2.

Feng Kuzi immediately surrounded them.

"Director Zhang, what brings you here too?"

Zhang Yimou smiled and said, "I will definitely come to Daoming's celebration banquet. Besides, Shen Fang is my junior brother and an investor in Hero. You are probably wondering what Shen Fang's identity is."

Feng Kuzi nodded: "That's right, this is quite a scene today, and that young man looks like he's not simple."

Zhang Weiping lit a cigarette: "Of course he's not simple. He's the young master of Liangpin Shop and also a major shareholder of Tencent."

Upon hearing this, Feng Kuzi clicked his tongue and said, "So you're a rich guy?"

Zhang Weiping nodded: "They're very rich. The little girl's background isn't simple either. Chen Jingfei is her godfather, and the little girl's grandparents are the hospital director. One is a self-made millionaire, and the other is a second-generation rich kid."

Zhang Guoli was incredibly envious upon hearing this: "Daoming's two apprentices are really something else, but there's no need to make such a big show of it."

Zhang Weiping sneered: "They've even set up a media company. Today's so-called apprenticeship banquet is mainly to show off their strength to the Beijing media circle."

Feng Kuzi clapped his hands: "I knew it! That was the original purpose. Daoming is quite capable; he actually agreed to this."

Zhang Yimou took a bite of his small cake and said, "What's the big deal? They're master and apprentice. Besides, can you stop them? Shen Fang is a graduate of the Beijing Film Academy, and Wang Hui is very supportive of him. Shen Fang has money and connections. If he wants to make it in the industry, isn't it normal for him to give everyone a heads-up?"

Wang Zhongjun sneered: "They're just scrambling for food."

......

Then another group of people arrived.

Led by Wang Shuo, Ye Daying, Ying Da, Xu Cairen, Jiang Wen, Yu Hua, Ma Weidu, Ge You, and other big names from the Beijing entertainment circle walked over.

Xu Jinglei looked at Shen Fang and Liu Qianqian with great surprise.

"Why are there just the two of you?"

Wang Shuo asked in confusion, "You two know each other?"

Xu Cairen nodded: "I know them. They are both students at our school. On the first day of school, this handsome young man donated 10 million yuan to the school. I didn't expect that he was also Teacher Chen's apprentice."

Jiang Wen clicked his tongue: "You spend 10 million right off the bat, young man, you're very rich."

Shen Fang smiled and said, "It's alright. Getting 300 million or 500 million is no problem."

Jiang Wen was confused by Shen Fang's words and looked at Chen Daoming.

"What's going on with Teacher Chen?"

Chen Daoming smiled.

"Shen Fang is probably not bragging; he really is rich, but he's probably just teasing you."

Jiang Wen patted Shen Fang on the shoulder.

"Hey handsome, I'm about to be released from my ban. Can you lend me some money then?"

Shen Fang smiled and said, "No problem. Just name your number."

Jiang Wen: "How about 5 million? Your master and I are good friends. If I borrow it and never pay it back, it won't be difficult to borrow it again."

Shen Fang took out a check, wrote 500 on it, and handed it to Jiang Wen.

"Brother Jiang, consider this money as my investment in your movie. If it's not enough, come back to me."

Jiang Wen was dumbfounded, and so were the others.

Jiang Wen looked at the check in his hand, which clearly stated 5 million. He was just joking.

"No, well, young man, I was just kidding."

Shen Fang smiled and said, "I took it seriously. Brother Wen, if you don't have enough money, just come to me. I'm not short of money. If I say I'll invest, then I will."

Jiang Wen stared at Shen Fang.

"real?"

Shen Fang nodded: "There's no reason for me to take back the money I've given away. If I say I'll invest, then I will. I've seen your movie, Brother Wen, and it's really well-made. I'm investing in you."

Jiang Wen glanced at Chen Fang again and again, confirming that he wasn't a complete idiot. But the money seemed to have come too easily. To be honest, Jiang Wen was quite adept at conning investors, but Chen Fang's shady dealings left him somewhat bewildered. He didn't know whether to accept the money or not; it felt like a hot potato.

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