A corner of the banquet.
Dong Jie saw Fan Bingbing and Xu Jinglei part ways.
She immediately walked over, holding a wine glass.
Seeing more and more women surrounding Luo Zheng, her idea of forming an alliance became even firmer.
She and Xu Jinglei were old acquaintances, and both had been with Luo Zheng before he had even risen to power.
She thought it would be easier to reach a consensus.
"Sister Jinglei, long time no see!"
Dong Jie took the initiative to greet her.
Xu Jinglei was stunned for a moment, then lightly clinked glasses with her.
Seeing Dong Jie couldn't help but remind her of what happened at the Berlin Film Festival at the beginning of the year.
Back then, Luo Zheng wasn't as aggressive as he was now.
But all his tenderness belonged to her alone.
Now, however... Xu Jinglei's gaze swept across the Room through her red wine glass.
There were women everywhere who had slept with Luo Zheng.
She couldn't help but feel a sense of regret.
If she hadn't been so willful back then, hesitating between Wang Shuo and Luo Zheng, she wouldn't have let these vixens find an opening.
Including the one standing right in front of her.
Although she felt unwilling in her heart, Xu Jinglei didn't show it.
After a bit of thought, she had some guesses as to why Dong Jie was looking for her.
"Long time no see, Xiao Jie. You've become even more beautiful."
Putting down their glasses, the two began to chat about the past.
Just as Dong Jie had expected, when the topic turned to the Berlin Film Festival at the beginning of the year, Xu Jinglei became much closer to her.
She figured the other woman must have guessed the purpose of her visit.
So, she got straight to the point:
"Sister Jinglei, you see, there are more and more women around our man. It can't go on like this."
Xu Jinglei naturally understood what Dong Jie meant.
She glanced at the main table and smiled meaningfully. "Then what do you think we sisters should do?"
Dong Jie was startled, then showed joy at Xu Jinglei's friendly gesture. "I think we should unite more sisters to block the door. We can't let any more vixens from outside come in."
There were only so many resources in the entertainment industry. No matter how capable Luo Zheng was, he would inevitably favor one over the other.
Only with fewer people to share could they get more benefits.
Even a three-year-old child understood this logic.
Moreover, Luo Zheng didn't know how to split himself. Even if he could satisfy their material needs, what about their physical needs?
They couldn't just line up and take turns!
Dong Jie's thinking was perfectly correct, but Xu Jinglei had long since seen through the various dissipations of the entertainment industry. She looked worried:
"Then do you think this door can be blocked?"
Dong Jie opened her mouth, wanting to give a positive answer.
But thinking of Luo Zheng's excellent personal qualities and his inhuman stamina...
She fell into hesitation.
In the entertainment industry, Luo Zheng was like the only torch in the dark.
There would always be moths throwing themselves at him regardless of the consequences.
No matter how strictly they guarded, there would always be fish that slipped through the net.
"Then are we just going to ignore it?"
Dong Jie was like a deflated balloon, leaning back in her seat, looking at Xu Jinglei with a face full of unwillingness.
The other woman smiled, leaned closer to her, and offered a suggestion:
"Of course not. We should still block it when we can, but if one really leaks through, there has to be some compensation, right?"
"You mean form an alliance first, block the door second, and finally negotiate terms?"
Dong Jie's eyes grew brighter and brighter, excited as if she had found an organization she could rely on.
"Exactly!"
Xu Jinglei licked her red lips and smiled gently.
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On the other side, Fan Bingbing strode forward to meet Wang Jinghua and the others.
"Sister Hua, Bingbing, you're late!"
"It couldn't be helped. Bingbing's filming just wrapped up today, so we're a bit late.
Sorry for making you worry, Xiao Bing."
Wang Jinghua held Fan Bingbing's small hand and explained.
Li Shuangbing nodded in agreement, but she felt a bit awkward in her heart.
Before, Fan Bingbing used to call her Sister Bingbing, but now she just called her by name.
Having climbed onto a big shot, her backbone had instantly stiffened.
She and her sister, Li Xue, looked at each other, both understanding what the other was thinking.
It seemed she would have to endure during today's banquet.
While talking, several people took their seats.
Sister Hua held Fan Bingbing's hand very affectionately.
Originally, she had two 'Bingbings' under her command.
To distinguish them easily, she called Fan Bingbing 'Xiao Bing'.
And Li Shuangbing 'Bingbing'.
Now, it seemed things needed to change.
Although she thought so, Wang Jinghua didn't appear too eager for quick success.
Her method of managing subordinates was to win their hearts.
She treated the artists like family and was sincerely good to them.
Fan Bingbing was a grateful person and certainly wouldn't snap at her.
"Xiao Bing, has President Luo mentioned his next plan after finishing 'a world without thieves'?"
After the small talk ended, Wang Jinghua got to the main point.
The two sisters, Li Shuangbing and Li Xue, couldn't help but put down their chopsticks and perk up their ears.
Fan Bingbing saw all this and felt a little smug in her heart.
Her face also carried the joy of someone giving directions to the world:
"After directing this one, Brother Zheng is going to Hollywood at the end of the year to film 'Iron Man'."
"Then did he save a role for you?" Wang Jinghua asked with an urgent face.
If Fan Bingbing could appear in a Hollywood movie, it meant other domestic stars could too.
That way, she could plan more purposefully for the artists under her.
Promote Fan Bingbing first, and then slowly pack people into Hollywood.
Wang Jinghua's idea was good, but reality was exceptionally cruel.
Fan Bingbing shook her head, but there wasn't a hint of disappointment on her face:
"No! Brother Zheng said my fame isn't enough, and I could only play some minor roles in it, so it's not necessary.
Besides, in the future..."
At this point, she either intentionally or accidentally let it slip, but anyway, she stopped.
Wang Jinghua pretended to be dissatisfied and joked, "What? Is there something you can't tell Sister Hua?"
Fan Bingbing glanced at Li Shuangbing and waved her hands repeatedly. "No, it's just not certain yet, so I won't say it and embarrass myself."
Li Shuangbing caught that look and felt aggrieved, her chest heaving.
She's clearly several years older than Luo Zheng, yet she keeps calling him 'Brother Zheng'.
How shameless!
While the three here were playing mind games, at the main table where Luo Zheng was, the big shots were leaving one after another.
Only he, Wang Zhongjun, and Andy Lau were left.
People in the industry saw such a good opportunity and went up to offer toasts.
Looking at Huang Bo's table, the food was eaten the cleanest.
Most of it had gone into the stomachs of the men.
In front of Ma Yili, there were only a few crab shells.
They were peeled by Guan Hu when he was trying to please her.
"Brother Bo, I see there are fewer people around President Luo. Should we go over and offer a toast?"
Ma Yili was constantly paying attention to Luo Zheng's movements. Seeing that the time was ripe, she asked Huang Bo.
"Sure, I also happen to want to ask Brother Hu about the script."
Huang Bo nodded, picked up his wine glass, and led everyone toward the main table.
Liu Yifei was a bit excited. Although she didn't drink, she loved the excitement.
Today, her cousin had originally asked her to sit with him, but thinking of her two friends, she hadn't gone over.
Now, she could finally talk to her cousin for a bit.
She picked up her juice, pulled Huang Shengyi and Jiang Yiyan along, and followed excitedly.
Just as the previous group of toasters finished, Huang Bo and the others arrived at the perfect time.
"President Luo, Baoqiang and I brought a few friends to toast you."
Luo Zheng scanned Huang Bo's small team.
Huo!
They were all here.
The guide Guan Hu, and Ning Hao who made him famous.
And of course, their two partners.
"Good. Thank you all for attending the opening banquet of 'a world without thieves'.
Everyone must drink to their heart's content. It's fine if you get drunk; I've booked Rooms for everyone on the top floor.
Don't be formal; I'm staying here tonight as well."
As he finished, Luo Zheng raised his glass and inadvertently glanced at Ma Yili, who was beside Guan Hu.
The other woman's heart skipped a beat, and she couldn't help but feel nervous:
Was President Luo hinting at something just now?
Staying here tonight... does he want me to sneak over at night?
And he even mentioned getting drunk... thinking of this,
She glanced apologetically at her boyfriend beside her.