Just as Shen Fang and the others were getting so bored they wanted to find a place to sleep, Liu Tianxian, Man Shen, and the others were all carrying large and small shopping bags piled high with their belongings.
"Wow, you bought quite a lot."
Liu Qianqian was overjoyed: "This place is simply a shopping paradise! Brother Chen Fang, I even bought you some clothes. Try them on in a bit and see if they fit."
Shen Fang pinched Liu Qianqian's little face.
"Yes, I'll try it on in a bit, it'll definitely fit."
"Young man, this time it cost you quite a bit of money."
Shen Fang waved his hand: "No problem, I already said I'd pay."
"Chen, I'd like to invite you and Crystal to lunch as a way of thanking you for the gift you gave me."
Chen Fang took out his versatile jade watch and checked the time; it was almost lunchtime.
"Sure, if we're destined to meet, we're friends. Of course I'd be happy to accept your invitation, beautiful lady. But if you're treating, I'll pay."
"Why?"
Shen Fang smiled and said, "When I eat with beautiful women, I never let them pay the bill."
Ivanka glanced at Chen Fang.
"Macho?"
Shen Fang shook his head: "No, in China, it's always the man who pays when dining with a woman. It's a fine tradition of our Chinese nation. Women should be treated with respect."
Ivanka nodded. There was such a tradition, but it was certainly beneficial for women.
The group followed Ivanka to a Western restaurant, and judging by its class and location, this meal would not be cheap.
As a regular customer, Ivanka received a warm welcome from the manager. They found a window seat and sat down.
"Miss Ivanka, what would you like to eat today? We have a fresh batch of Australian lobster and tuna that are very fresh."
Ivanka smiled as she looked at Liu Tianxian.
"Crystal, the steaks and seafood here are pretty good. See what you'd like to eat."
Liu Tianxian opened the menu and ordered a mesh steak and a tuna platter. Man Shen ordered a vegetable salad. Shen Fang glanced at the menu but didn't think of anything, so he just ordered a steak. Shen Kun immediately said, "This, this, I want them all."
"The last decent Bordeaux was from 1998."
"Yes, sir."
A short while later, the waiter came over with several bottles of red wine.
"Sir, this bottle is a 1998 Red Crystal Bordeaux red wine. It has a slightly sweet taste and a rich flavor, making it very suitable for ladies."
The waiters were very perceptive; there were two men and four women, and they recommended a red wine that the women preferred.
Shen Fang nodded.
"Give me another strawberry milkshake, and for dessert, tiramisu will do."
"Yes, sir."
The waiter poured red wine for everyone.
“Shen, I heard from Crystal that you came to the United States this time to promote your movie? Are you a media tycoon from China?” Ivanka asked Shen Fang with a smile.
She hadn't expected that Shen Fang, so young, would be a media tycoon. Although she didn't know much about China, she guessed from Shen Fang's lavish spending that he was quite wealthy. So she made a point of befriending Liu Qianqian, Man Shen, and others. With her high emotional intelligence and eloquence, she basically found out about Shen Fang's situation in less than two hours.
To be honest, she was very shocked that Shen Fang, who was younger than her, had such a large business.
Shen Fang looked at Liu Qianqian, who was happily eating her bread before the meal, and thought, "That silly girl has already sold herself out."
Shen Fang smiled as he looked at Ivanka.
"Yes, I'm here to promote a special movie, a Chinese martial arts film. I'm here with a mission to make Chinese films shine in Hollywood. If you're free, Ms. Ivanka, you can come to the premiere of our hero tomorrow. It will definitely be a worthwhile trip for you."
"A hero? Is that the hero that Universal Pictures has been promoting so heavily lately?"
Shen Fang nodded.
"Yes."
"The hero has been getting a lot of publicity in Manhattan lately, and you can see promotional posters everywhere."
Suddenly, Ivanka looked at Man with surprise.
"OMG, Maggie, aren't you the female lead in that poster?"
Manshen smiled: "That's right, you only just recognized me."
Ivanka smiled and said, "You cut your hair short and your makeup is different. I just thought you looked familiar, and I was wondering why. Oh, you're an actress."
"Maggie Cheung, Sissi, and Zhang Ziyi are all actresses. Zhang Ziyi even won an Oscar. Haven't you seen Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon?"
Ivanka shook her head: "I only know Jack Chen and Jack Lee from Chinese movies, I don't know anything else. By the way, isn't Jack Lee the male lead in your movie? I saw his poster, can you take me to see the superstar?"
Shen Fang smiled and said, "Okay, after we finish eating, I'll have Sister Manyu take you to see Brother Jie."
"Crystal, what role do you play in this movie?"
Liu Qianqian was immediately embarrassed.
"Uh, just a minor role."
Ivanka...
"Ahem, with your beauty, how can you not play the lead role? The director really has no taste. But you're still so young, don't worry, you'll definitely be able to play the female lead."
Shen Fang laughed.
"You're right. Next time, when Sisi plays the lead role, you have to support her!"
The group chatted and talked.
Soon, all the dishes were served.
Ivanka raised her glass.
"Fate brought us together, let's have a drink, friends from afar."
Everyone raised their glasses and drank.
With beautiful women by my side, we ended the lunch chatting and laughing.
It was 1 p.m.
Shen Fang glanced at the time and realized it was almost time.
“Manyu, you take Ivanka back to the hotel first. Sisi, Xiaokun, and I will go to the Chinese Embassy in Beijing to complete the formalities.”
Mandela nodded.
"Crystal, Chen, aren't you coming with us?"
"Sister Ivanka, I have to go take care of a little thing, I'll be right back."
Ivanka nodded.
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