Seeing that Shen Fang remained silent, Fan Xiaopang knew she shouldn't push her luck. She would throw a little tantrum if necessary, but she wouldn't keep asking questions relentlessly, otherwise it would annoy the man.

Why aren't you saying anything?

Shen Fang smiled as he looked at Fan Xiaopang.

"You've said everything, what else can I say?"

"You're not angry, are you?"

Shen Fang laughed loudly: "Angry? Have you ever seen anyone angry?"

Fan Xiaopang thought about it and realized he really didn't have any.

Shen Fang pointed to Shen Lanlan, who was playing with Wangcai and running around happily.

Do you think she's happy?

"Of course she's happy. She had everything from birth, and you, a tycoon, take care of her. The monthly allowance she receives is more than an average person earns in a year. She can eat whatever she wants, sleep whenever she wants, live in a big villa, drive a sports car, and do whatever she wants. Every girl would envy Lanlan."

Shen Fang chuckled: "You probably don't know, but Lanlan suffered a lot when she was little. Her mother passed away early, and her father went out to find food very early, leaving her alone at home. She grew up with me from a young age. The reason I treat her so well is because Lanlan and I grew up together. I can tolerate whatever she does. I'm like her older brother, so she's spoiled now."

"But Lanlan has one advantage that others don't?"

"What are the advantages?"

"Her strengths are that she is very self-aware and knows who is genuinely good to her. She is good at assessing situations and won't make foolish mistakes. Basically, she makes a lot of small mistakes but never big ones."

"That's quite a headache. With her like this, are you really going to support her for the rest of your life?"

Shen Fang stretched and said, "If Lanlan wants to continue like this, I will support her indefinitely. This is a promise I keep, and I always keep my word."

Fan Xiaopang nodded upon hearing this. Shen Fang was a man of his word; whatever he said meant it.

"But she's a girl after all, this isn't right. Don't you think of a way? Find her a husband?"

Shen Fang laughed: "With her like that, who would want her? Ordinary families can't afford to support her. If a wealthy family marries her, she'll be like an empress dowager. If you make her unhappy, she can tear your house down, believe it or not?"

Fan Xiaopang... she believed her, knowing Shen Lanlan's personality and background. Through their interactions over this period, she knew what kind of person she was. When she was easy to talk to, anything was possible; but when her temper flared, she wouldn't give anyone face.

"Lanlan, bring Wangcai over here."

"Oh, you're here."

Shen Lanlan carried Wangcai and ran over, bouncing along. Wangcai's flesh was trembling.

Shen Fang patted Wangcai's little belly, and Wangcai meowed contentedly. Uncle Wangcai is a bit too fat, almost 16 pounds, he should lose weight.

"Losing weight my ass! He's a male cat, this is his normal weight. And don't say our Wangcai is fat, look at all this flesh, it's so pleasing." Chen Fang shook Wangcai, and Wangcai's flesh rippled.

Chen Fang, who hadn't petted a cat in a long time, petted it for a while.

Seeing that it was almost time, they called over Lao Zhangzi, Shen Kun, and Huang Bin, and got into the car. They picked up Liu Tianxian and her daughter Liu Xiaoli. They arrived at Bai Family Restaurant.

Zhong Lifang had been waiting at the door for a long time. She waved to the group as soon as she saw them.

Shen Fang and the others quickened their pace.

"Director Zhang, congratulations! You've really brought glory to the country this time!" Zhong Lifang said with a beaming smile.

Zhang Yimou waved his hand modestly and said, "I'm just a moviemaker, how could I possibly be bringing glory to the country?"

"President Han has arrived, accompanied by Teacher Zhang and Teacher Wang."

Shen Fang and his group entered the private room of the Zijing Pavilion.

Han Sanping immediately stood up and hugged Zhang Yimou when he saw him.

"Director Zhang, you're amazing! We've succeeded this time."

Zhang Yimou smiled and said, "This is also thanks to Chairman Han and the support of the leaders."

"Commander Zhou will be here soon. Tonight's dishes are specially ordered as a welcome dinner from Northwest China. The wine has also been specially arranged. Ye Daying and the others will also be here in a little while. We're just having a small welcome dinner for you today. We'll definitely throw a big celebration banquet for you later."

"Uncle Han, I'll host the victory celebration banquet."

Han Sanping shook his head: "That won't do. Leave it to me. This film is a key project for China Film Group. It not only represents the success of the hero, but also the strategic vision of our China Film Group."

Shen Fang understood: "Alright, then I won't compete with you. Just let me know if you need any help, and Huang Bin will cooperate with you. This is President Han, the vice chairman of China Film Group. He'll probably be promoted soon."

Huang Bin quickly greeted him.

"Hello, Chairman Han."

Han Sanping shook hands with Huang Bin: "Don't talk nonsense. Director Tong is still here. I'll have to wait a few more years to become the deputy director."

Shen Fang laughed: "Wait a few years, and you'll be on the list. You've really done a great job this time. Once the big-budget film project is underway, this position will be yours, won't it?"

Han Sanping rolled his eyes at Chen Fang.

"Don't tell anyone that, or people will think I'm being arrogant."

Shen Fang smiled and nodded. They're all seasoned foxes, what are they pretending for? Han Sanping's background is exceptionally deep. He was only 40 when he was parachuted into the Beijing Film Studio. What does it mean to be the director of the Beijing Film Studio at the age of 40?

Moreover, although Han Sanping has submitted, he is still the one who calls the shots at China Film Group. The chairman is getting old and doesn't manage things much anymore. He's the one who makes the decisions.

"Director Zhang, you'd better have a few drinks later. You're going to America to make a name for yourself, huh? Tell your brother about your impressions of Hollywood. I also want to ask you a question: do our films necessarily have to be big-budget to achieve both fame and fortune? I'm a bit confused right now." Feng Kuzi stood up and offered a cigarette to Zhang Yimou very respectfully.

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