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 524 The Return Journey

The next day at dawn.

Early in the morning, Laurinda Ho, Pansy Ho, and Alice Ho came over and took the group to have authentic Macau morning tea.

It's actually similar to Hong Kong's morning tea, but with more sweets. Due to historical reasons, the eating habits here are very similar to those of foreigners.

The group had just finished breakfast, and Pansy Ho, as the host, naturally led everyone around for a tour. They had just arrived at the Venetian when they saw a short, middle-aged woman who bore a resemblance to Pansy Ho and was dressed very elegantly approaching.

Pansy Ho frowned and stepped forward: "Mom, what brings you here?"

Lan Qiongying glanced at Shen Fang not far away and couldn't help but admire him, "He's really handsome."

"Ah-Jung, is he the man in your study?"

Pansy Ho looked furious: "Who let you into my study!"

Lan Qiongying looked distressed: "Qiong, I just wanted to show you some concern."

"Concerned about me?" Pansy Ho asked coldly.

"My affairs are none of your business. Besides, he and I are just good friends, and he's also an important business partner of mine. Please don't bother me!"

“Arjun.…”

"Sister Qiong? Is this her too?" Shen Fang walked over and asked, having already guessed her identity.

Pansy Ho glanced at Shen Fang, then at Lucina Laam, and sighed.

"Let me introduce you, this is Chen Fang, and this is my mother."

Shen Fang smiled and extended his hand: "Hello, Auntie."

Lan Qiongying carefully examined Chen Fang and was very satisfied. Putting everything else aside, his appearance alone was absolutely stunning.

"Hello, Mr. Shen, where are you from? How do you know Ah Qiong? Over there..."

Shen Fanggang wanted to answer.

Pansy Ho interrupted their conversation.

"Mom, you have something to do, you should go back first."

Lan Qiongying looked at He Chaoqiong with resentment, thinking, "Am I still your mother? Why do you hate me so much?" However, she also knew that He Chaoqiong harbored great resentment towards her, so she nodded and looked at Chen Fang.

“Mr. Shen, you must stay here for a couple more days. Ah Qiong should keep you company.”

After saying that, he left.

"Sister Qiong..."

Pansy Ho glanced at Chen Fang: "I hope you won't be so gossipy, and besides, I guess you already know about this, after all..."

Shen Fang nodded understandingly.

"I understand. If you don't want to talk about it, I won't ask."

The two returned to the group and continued their sightseeing.

We had a shopping spree and even went to an amusement park. Macau's scenery is quite beautiful; after all, tourism is a pillar of the economy. We tried several of Macau's more famous restaurants: Parisian Restaurant, Lotus Palace, Churchill Restaurant, Pin Yue Xuan, Zui Jiangnan, and Huaiyang Xiaoyan.

Everything was indeed done very well, and Shen Kun ate until his belly was bulging, looking very satisfied.

After watching the fireworks display and experiencing the romance of Macau, everyone bid farewell to Pansy Ho, Alice Ho, and Laurinda Ho. After all, it wouldn't be right to stay out on New Year's Eve; everyone should return home for the holiday—a tradition shared by all Chinese people.

When I got home, my dad was playing mahjong with Shen Xiaofeng, Jay Chou, and Vincent Fang. They had some tea, snacks, and fruit, and were having a leisurely afternoon tea.

Shen Fang changed into her pajamas and sat down in front of her father.

"Jay Chou, Vincent Fang, how are you settling in?"

Jay Chou took a sip of tea and nodded, saying, "Boss, this is just too comfortable. People from Guangdong really know how to enjoy life. All we do every day is drink tea, play cards, and eat snacks. My uncle even took us to hot springs, get massages, and go fishing. This is such a wonderful life."

Fang Wenshan agreed wholeheartedly: "I reckon Jay Chou and I will both gain several pounds after the New Year."

Shen Fang smiled and said, "As long as you're comfortable. Don't treat yourself like an outsider; feel at home here."

"Dad, Chen Jin is back?"

"He's back. He got a beating from your second uncle as soon as he got home. He'll probably behave for a while."

Shen Xiaofeng, standing to the side, curled his lip and said, "A leopard can't change its spots. He won't stay quiet for long."

"Old Shen, come here quickly, Qianqian and the others bought you a gift, come and try it on."

Upon hearing this, Shen's father immediately stood up and ran excitedly to Liu Yue'e, Liu Qianqian, and the others.

"Oh, you even bought me a gift. I'm so embarrassed."

Liu Qianqian presented a Spanish silver tea set, made of pure silver. Of course, this was Liu Xiaoli's idea, something the little foodie would never have thought of.

“Uncle, I know you like drinking tea. I saw that this tea set is very exquisite, so I bought it for you. Please take a look and see if you like it.”

Shen's father was naturally overjoyed. Not only did he genuinely like it, but even if Liu Qianqian gave him a lump of poop, he would definitely say he liked it.

The tea set is very exquisite, with very fine carvings; it must have been used by Spanish nobles in the 18th century.

"I love it, I love it so much. Thank you so much, Sisi."

Liu Qianqian was overjoyed to hear this; her mother was right after all.

Fan Xiaopang presented a very fitted flight jacket, from Givenchy.

"Uncle, I bought this myself. I don't know if it's too big or not. Please try it on and see if it fits."

"Hey, okay, I'll give it a try. I'm enjoying myself."

Shen Tianliang changed into his jacket, and to be honest, it fit him quite well.

"Here are some sunglasses, please put them on."

Shen's father put on sunglasses and looked at Liu Yue'e with a smug expression.

"How is it, honey? Am I handsome?"

Liu Yue'e rolled her eyes: "No matter how handsome you are, you can't compare to my son's handsomeness."

Shen Tianliang chuckled.

"Uncle, this is a watch I bought for you. I don't know if you'll like it." Chen Huilin presented a very exquisite blue platinum watch.

Mr. Shen was very satisfied.

"Thank you, thank you so much, I love it! You've got all my outfits ready for me."

Gwei Lun-mei also presented two very nice bottles of red wine, which naturally made Mr. Shen very happy.

It doesn't matter what gift they give; as long as they have the thought, Dad is very satisfied.

After dinner, everyone went to bed early, as tomorrow, New Year's Eve, would be the time to play games.