Listening to her words of anger, Li Yan replied indifferently, "I didn't agree, you hung up the phone first."

"You...!" Qiao Huanxuan was furious, then sneered, "If you're brave enough, say it again!"

Li Yan smiled bitterly, feeling it was necessary to enlighten her a bit. "Qiao Huanxuan, it's been a while already, haven't you woken up a little and realized the reality yet? I'm Li Yan, the Li Yan who hasn't seen you for twelve years, not the one in your mind who completely follows your will and is created by you!

The me in your mind isn't the me now, nor the me you remember from back then, but rather a nonexistent image you've revised and created over more than a decade! That's an image that can listen to your arrangements however you please, but reality is fundamentally different. I'm not a perfect person who can be adjusted at any moment, I'm someone with a temper, with flaws. Like any ordinary man, I want to take advantage while not taking much responsibility. The Li Yan who can be at your beck and call, fully obeying your orders, is simply an illusion!"

He somewhat avoided Qiao Huanxuan; twelve years of deep feelings weighed on him like an emotional debt, giving him an invisible pressure. But he also knew that if he closed his eyes to it or avoided people yet dodged this problem, it would only cause more trouble for everyone in the end. So, at this juncture, he said it all in one breath. After speaking, he felt much relieved inside, whether she could listen or not, at least he made her face the issue.

After listening to Li Yan's talk, Qiao Huanxuan fell silent, then said nothing; after a while, she hung up the phone directly again!

Though it was the same hanging up the phone, her mindset was somewhat different from last night, wasn't it? Looking at the phone, Li Yan laughed to himself self-mockingly.

At this moment, he wouldn't call back right away either. Qiao Huanxuan was only a year younger than him, no longer a little girl, this outstanding young architect, not only rational and calm at work, but she must also learn to sort out her emotions with a rational and calm attitude. What she needs now is not guidance, not comfort, but a period of independent, calm time!

A few minutes later, Li Yan was warmly welcomed by Chu Yi into the private room of the hotel restaurant.

Seeing the scene, he felt a bit embarrassed. Initially, he just intended to have a private meal and chat with Chu Yi to either strengthen their relationship or spread information, and that would suffice, whoever paid the bill was okay with him, even if it were at a slightly upscale restaurant. Unexpectedly, he not only arranged a private room but there was already a bunch of guests inside!

"Li old buddy! Long time no see, I've really missed you." Upon their entry, someone came up first to enthusiastically shake hands. It was producer Qiao Pan.

"Hello, Producer Qiao." Li Yan greeted warmly, his gaze sweeping through the room, spotting three men and four women inside.

Besides Chu Yi and Qiao Pan, who were acquaintances, among the four women, two were also met last time during lunch at Chuyi Culture, including Yu Xiaodi's roommate Ling Wua, and the other two weren't at the previous meal. They were all young and fresh-faced girls, seemingly studying as freshmen or sophomores at S University or some art college.

Li Yan didn't expect other people to be here, and even more so, he didn't expect such an early meeting, where he ended up being the last arrival. The last to arrive is generally considered the most important guest by convention, and the four girls all looked at Li Yan, their gazes sparkling with longing!

Before their arrival, Chu Yi had already informed them, this was a general manager of a film company, someone capable of casting them in roles. Although it might not necessarily be a fish leaping over the gate or a chance for immediate fame, it was at least a stepping stone. They all dreamed of becoming famous, having faces prettier than the average girl and more enchanting figures, but what of it? Just like their university entrance, having good grades, so what? In the same year, countless have good grades, it's just one of the necessary conditions, to enter an ideal school, one must beat more competitors for a bigger chance!

There are too many young girls dreaming of fame, but opportunities are even scarcer than college admission slots. Having looks and figures is just basic, possessing charm, acting skills, audience appeal isn't significant, not even a chance to get a full display of your acting ability is most critical! Because before this, you first need an opportunity to show yourself! Only by showing up can you have the chance to be recognized by more filmmakers and gain more opportunities.

Take Chuyi Culture for instance, girls like them, several have signed up, the company doesn't bear much cost, as long as one or two become famous, all the unknown ones can still help the company break even. But personally for them, it's the difference between fame and obscurity, it's a different life altogether. Now that the opportunity is given by the boss, whether they can seize it is up to themselves!

Of course, Ling Wua, being Yu Xiaodi's roommate, and having met Li Yan at S University, her gaze was somewhat more reserved.

Li Yan didn't look at them much, his gaze turning to the other three unfamiliar men. One had a stubble beard, with a pipe in his mouth, had an eccentric artist demeanor, currently sizing up Li Yan; the other was a young man, seeming quite reserved, when Li Yan looked over, he wanted to smile but it wasn't very natural; the third man wore rimless glasses, with a hint of a lascivious smile at the corner of his mouth, exuding a coquettish aura...

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