From Becoming Penguin's Major Shareholder to Building an Entertainment Empire

Note that this book is a slow-burn novel, and it will become increasingly exciting as the story progresses.

It starts from 2002, beginning at the Beijing Film Academy, and starting with the H...

Chapter 14 Ning Hao, Xing Aina

Shen Fang couldn't help but sigh at Huang Bo's incredible luck. With his current circumstances, it was truly a miracle that Huang Bo could find such a wife. Xiao Ou was clearly a woman who could be both elegant and domestic.

You can tell from the details: he speaks politely and in an orderly manner, knows the rules well, keeps the courtyard spotless, and is warm and hospitable. He has too many good qualities to list.

Shen Fang took a sip of tea and looked at Huang Bo carefully. At this moment, Huang Bo had no redeeming qualities that could attract women's attention.

"Tsk tsk, you're really something, Neck. Goodness, where did you find such a good wife? She takes such good care of you."

Huang Bo looked smug: "How about it? Not bad, right?"

Shen Fang gave a thumbs up: "Not only are they presentable, but even ten of them would be more than enough for you."

Huang Bo grinned, showing his gums: "Envious, aren't you? I'm calling a friend of mine who lives right across the hall. He'll come over at noon to have a couple of drinks with you. He's also a movie ticket shopper, and he's a director, too."

Shen Fang nodded: "Okay, he's your friend, and we'll be friends from now on. I love a good time, so invite him over."

Huang Bo walked out the door, and a short while later he came in with a young man with a buzz cut and a thick gold chain and a short-haired girl.

Huang Bo introduced, "This is my classmate, Shen Fang."

"This is Ning Hao, a third-year student majoring in directing at Beijing Film Academy. Next to him is his girlfriend, Xing Aina, who is a screenwriter."

Shen Fang... Damn, it turns out Huang Bo and Ning Hao knew each other a long time ago, and they were even neighbors.

Shen Fang smiled and extended his hand: "Hello, Senior Brother Ning, hello, Sister Na."

Ning Hao rubbed his big head and looked at Chen Fang: "Wow, with such good looks, are all the admissions for Beijing Film Academy this amazing this year?"

Xing Aina smiled slightly: "He is indeed quite handsome, and has a good temperament. He is gentle and refined, like a gentleman."

Huang Bo patted Ning Hao on the shoulder: "Haozi, he's a rich second-generation, just like you. But he's much richer than you. Last night he just pulled out 20 million and gave it to Director Zhang."

Ning Hao stared at Chen Fang with his mouth agape: "How much? 20 million? Damn, what does your family do? Do you own a bank? Director Zhang? That Director Zhang who makes movies costs 20 million, could it be Zhang Yimou?"

Huang Bo said smugly, "That's right, it's Zhang Yimou, Director Zhang. Fang'er invested in Zhang Yimou's movie, Hero, last night. Fang'er's family is in the snack export trade, and Liangpin Shop is owned by his family."

Ning Hao looked completely bewildered: "Huh? Liangpin Shop? What's that?"

Xing Aina had heard of it and had even bought it.

"It's a high-end snack, and it's quite expensive. I bought some last time, didn't you say it was delicious?"

Ning Hao scratched his head: "Really? I don't remember?"

Huang Bo turned around, took out a large pile of Liangpin Shop products from the house, and handed them to Ning Hao and Xing Aina.

"This was a gift from Fang'er, and it was quite a large one. If you like it, Xiao Na, take some with you when you leave. I brought back a lot, and it's free. Hehe. Fang'er even got me a VIP card. I'll go buy more supplies after I finish this. Hehe."

Xing Aina smiled: "Then you've gotten a great deal from Chen Fang, this thing is really expensive."

Shen Fang waved his hand: "It's nothing. If Sister Na likes it, just get it from Huang Bo. We're all friends. The price is high, but the cost is actually not much."

Xing Aina shook her head: "How could I possibly accept that?"

Shen Fang smiled and said, "We're all friends, and Ning Hao is my senior brother. What's there to be embarrassed about? You don't want to be friends with me?"

Ning Hao ate a dried yellow peach: "Nana, since Xiao Shen has said so, let's just eat it. We're all fellow disciples. If Xiao Shen needs any help in the future, just say the word."

Shen Fang was secretly delighted; those were the words he wanted to hear.

Xing Aina nodded: "Okay then, where's Xiao Ou? I can't find him."

Huang Bo poured tea from the teapot: "Xiao Ou went to buy groceries, so I didn't have anyone to entertain you when I called you over. It was Xiao Ou who reminded me, which is why I called you here."

Xing Aina nodded. She then began choosing her favorite snacks.

Shen Fang, Ning Hao, and Huang Bo started chatting. They mainly talked about Huang Bo's stint at the bar and Ning Hao's first film project, "Incense." Xing Aina occasionally joined in the conversation. Xing Aina was not only Ning Hao's girlfriend but also his "personal screenwriter"—free of charge and even used as a bed warmer.

When the conversation got lively, Huang Bo recounted Shen Fang's legendary experience at the gate of the Beijing Film Academy the previous day. After listening, Ning Hao gave him a thumbs up, thinking, "This guy is really awesome. He did something I never even dared to dream of."

Xing Aina was also very shocked after hearing this, looking at this gentle and refined man, who had such a bizarre side.

Huang Bo hugged Chen Fang: "Don't let Fang'er's good looks fool you, he's a real rascal. Just yesterday during the art exam, he made that girl named Jiang Yiyan break down and cry so much that she almost didn't get into school."

Now that Shen Fang had opened up, he stopped pretending and offered Ning Hao cigarettes. Huang Bo offered him cigarettes, lit one, and grinned mischievously.

"You think I did it on purpose, buddy?"

Huang Bo asked in confusion, "Isn't that right???"

Shen Fang flashed a bright white smile: "Hehe, of course it was intentional. Jiang Yiyan provoked me first, and I wanted to take the opportunity to show off a bit too. She's obviously not someone to be trifled with."

Huang Bo looked at Shen Fang speechlessly: "I knew you were doing this on purpose. That girl was quite pretty, and you didn't know how to be gentle with her at all. You were really ruthless."

Shen Fang smiled and said, "It's nothing special. She's nowhere near as pretty as Xixi."

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