Chapter 171 Will the Birthday Wish Come True?

At 3 pm, some invited media began to enter the venue under the arrangement of the on-site staff and set up cameras at the back of the press conference hall.

Wu Yuan did not expect that Sony and the China Federation of Literary and Art Performing Arts Center would actually hold the signing ceremony in Fangfei Garden, Building 17 of the State Guesthouse!

Under the guidance of the staff, the guests temporarily moved to the press conference hall in Building 17.

In the press conference hall, where the "XXX Ministry Press Conference" is usually hung, a pink background picture is now replaced.

"Liu Yifei's Appreciation Meeting for Entering the Music Industry & Sony Japan Record Signing Conference"

The top banner is "China Federation of Literary and Art Performing Arts Center".

Wu Yuan was amazed. How much money did Mr. Chen spend to get through the relationship with the Federation of Literary and Art Performing Arts Center.

On the rostrum, there were already many people sitting, including the person in charge of the Federation of Literary and Art Performing Arts Center and the person in charge of Sony Records. Of course, the most important protagonist Liu Yifei was already sitting in the middle.

After Wu Yuan entered the room, he looked at her and clearly felt the nervousness in her eyes, so he gave her a soothing look.

Watching the staff send Wu Yuan to the No. 1 table in the back field and seeing him sitting right in front of her, Liu Yifei suddenly felt less nervous.

She even watched with interest as a group of actors took the opportunity of changing the venue to come up and greet Wu Yuan in various ways.

Watching Wu Yuan handle these flattering actors and stars with ease, Liu Yifei felt that a signing ceremony was nothing big.

The media that were invited today had agreed in advance that they would not disturb any part of the scene, but would just record it silently.

So even though many reporters saw Wu Yuan sitting at the first table, surrounded by various actors and trying to make friends, they resisted the urge to rush up to interview him.

However, being able to photograph Wu Yuan appearing at Liu Yifei's coming-of-age ceremony was already big news.

In fact, most reporters knew that it was normal for Wu Yuan, as Liu Yifei's mentor, to attend her coming-of-age ceremony.

Liu Yifei and her mother could choose not to invite anyone, but they could not choose Wu Yuan.

They also did not think that the rumors about Wu Yuan and Liu Yifei were true.

Not to mention how strictly Liu Yifei's mother protected her daughter, Liu Yifei had just come of age. As an actress, how could she fall in love so early?

And as an internationally renowned director, how could Wu Yuan find such a girl?

I don't know how many reporters hoped that Wu Yuan could find a big star in Hollywood as his girlfriend. This is news worth writing about and is news that Chinese people like to hear and see.

Hey, our great director in China has picked up the top Hollywood actress, the kind that is famous all over the world. Isn't it amazing?

Keira Knightley, Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Alba, Lindsay Lohan...

Only by having scandals with such Hollywood actresses can Wu Yuan be worthy of his status and make Chinese people "happy".

However, Wu Yuan has always been clean and never gave paparazzi the opportunity to take some gossip materials.

Everyone can only seize this "groundless" scandal between Liu Yifei and Wu Yuan to hype it up.

It is also a point of attention to attract people's attention!

"Keep watching Director Wu and take pictures, especially when Liu Yifei is speaking, and keep capturing Director Wu's facial movements." An experienced reporter whispered to the cameraman he brought with him.

The cameraman was a little confused, "Brother Chen, didn't we receive red envelopes from the popular star Wu? Today, we are mainly reporting on Liu Yifei's signing with Sony and the news of her coming-of-age ceremony at the State Guesthouse?"

"Are you stupid?" The reporter who was responsible for writing the article knocked on his forehead in frustration, "Just because Chen Jingfei paid us to write this article doesn't mean we can only write this article."

"If we can find some clues about the relationship between Director Wu and Liu Yifei today, your big red envelope will be indispensable!"

"That's right." The photographer smiled innocently and immediately aimed the camera at Wu Yuan.

Not only them, there are many smart people in the group of invited reporters, and almost two-thirds of the cameramen aimed at Wu Yuan.

Unfortunately, they were disappointed.

From the beginning of the signing ceremony, when various leaders came on stage to speak, including Liu Yifei herself expressing some of her views and ideas about entering the music scene, Wu Yuan did not have any other particularly obvious emotions except smiling and applauding.

It was just the reaction that a seemingly normal guest should have.

Not even as excited and eye-catching as Huang Xiaoming.

"I think there is nothing fishy between Director Wu and Liu Yifei." A reporter said with some disappointment.

Even when Liu Yifei accepted the world's only Hello Kitty chessboard presented by Sony of Japan, Wu Yuan looked calm and unperturbed. It really looked like nothing special.

"I didn't have much hope in the first place." Another reporter from Sohu curled his lips, "Director Wu has such a high status, how could he possibly look down on a little actor."

"I thought it would be the same as 20 years ago, with little difference in status between director and actor, and Zhang Yimou and Gong Li fell in love because of the play?"

"I think, even if there is something between this little girl and Director Wu, Director Wu is just playing around and won't take it seriously."

The signing ceremony was almost over amid the whispers of the reporters.

This signing ceremony is actually very dull. The focus is on how reporters will promote Liu Yifei's signing with Sony and entering the music industry.

Everyone has received money, so the press release will definitely be as good-sounding and exaggerated as possible.

"Okay, thank you all for coming to Liu Yifei's thank-you party for entering the music industry. Next, please move to the outside field!"

"We have prepared exquisite drinks and food outside, as well as a grand birthday party to celebrate Liu Yifei's 18th birthday!"

The host in charge hurriedly directed everyone to leave the press conference room.

The stage and venue set up outside are the focus of Liu Yifei's coming-of-age ceremony today.

After everyone came out, it was getting dark.

To be honest, the evening parties held in this era are really shocking.

Wu Yuan was mentally prepared, but when he saw seven or eight people wearing silver laser skirts, holding flutes, violins, Xiao and other instruments, and going on stage for the opening show, he still couldn't hold back.

How should I put it? It was probably a bit like the opening song and dance at a big banquet in the countryside 20 years later. It was really "opening thunderbolt".

After finally getting through the three-minute opening show, a middle-aged man wearing a Zhongshan suit and with an accent very similar to that of Teacher Liu Xiaolingtong walked onto the stage with a microphone:

"Dear ladies and gentlemen, guests, leaders, welcome to our thank-you party for Liu Yifei's entry into the music scene. Today, our state guesthouse is green, the lights are like electricity, and the guests are full. What remains unchanged is hope, and what rises is dreams!"

"Today is indeed a memorable day!"

"Now, we would like to invite the person in charge of the organizer of this event, the famous singer, director of the Performing Arts Center of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, Director Yu Junjian, to give a speech!"

As a result, he talked for a long time, but he just announced the curtain.

Another middle-aged man who was younger and looked gentle and refined with glasses walked onto the stage and said with a smile: "Good evening, everyone."

"Thank you all for coming to this evening party held by our Huaxia Federation of Literary and Art Center. Many big brothers have come to participate in our activities."

"There is our highly respected Secretary-General of the CPPCC, and our big brother Jiang Xiaolu, the director of the Olympics."

"There is also Xu Zhigang, the secretary of our Huaxia Federation of Literary and Art Center, and Secretary Yu of our foundation..."

"There is also the deputy mayor of Beijing, the Bayi Film Studio, and the film studio..."

Listening to the introduction of the director of the Federation of Literary and Art Center, Wu Yuan, who had been sitting in the audience eating and drinking, raised his head in surprise and looked around.

Damn? !

What's going on?

Are there so many secretaries, directors, and secretaries here today?

These titles sound bigger than one another!

I haven't heard that Liu Yifei's family has so many connections in the political circle before? !

Wu Yuan suddenly felt that the little girl he knew and had seen since childhood was a little strange.

"I am very honored that I was the first one to invite Liu Yifei to sing and perform."

Director Yu Junjian was still giving a speech on the stage.

"I remember it was the 2002 National Arts Festival Spring Festival Gala."

"At that time, we felt that China should have a world-class actress who could act and sing."

"After many of us discussed it, we thought Liu Yifei had such qualities, so we found her."

"I didn't expect her singing to attract the attention of many big companies in the world after she appeared on TV."

"I didn't expect that she would be very successful in her acting career. After starring in the film of our country's great director Wu Yuan, she quickly became a very famous actress in Japan and even in Asia."

"And today, she has signed a contract with Sony Music, which also indicates that she has taken another step towards becoming an Asian film and television music superstar!"

"What's more worth celebrating is that today is her 18th birthday, which is her coming-of-age ceremony."

"Then, let's applaud her 18th birthday, okay?"

All the guests in the audience, whether they were the deputy mayor or a director or a secretary, gave her face and applauded.

Actors from the entertainment industry and Liu Yifei's friends in the circle clapped their hands until their palms turned red.

Wu Yuan realized that the people who contributed to this coming-of-age ceremony were probably not just Chen Jingfei and Liu Xiaoli.

There should also be the girl's biological father who was far away in France and served as the first secretary of the Chinese Embassy in France.

Only he could have a connection with the Federation of Literary and Art Performing Arts Center and invite so many political bigwigs to show their support.

"Okay, then I'll finish my words. Let's welcome Liu Yifei with applause."

"Thank you, thank you." Liu Yifei, who had been standing on the side of the stage with her mother, walked onto the stage while holding the microphone and saying thank you.

"Thank you all for coming to my thank-you party and my 18th birthday party."

"I'm really happy and touched."

"I hope everyone can have fun and like tonight's show."

With tears flashing in her eyes, Liu Yifei choked a little and was a little at a loss, not knowing what to do next.

Fortunately, the host, whose voice resembled that of Liu Xiao Ling Tong, immediately picked up the conversation.

The next part was to invite the producer of "The Story of a Noble Family", the producer of "The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils", and Wu Yuan, the director of "Your Name", to the stage, so that Liu Yifei could thank them.

Yes, the thank you party. The "thank you" here means Liu Yifei thanking the teachers and seniors who made her famous.

Under the watchful eyes of countless reporters, this was undoubtedly a show.

The producer of "The Golden Age" You Jianming came on stage to praise Liu Yifei for being full of spirituality in the crew at a young age and her acting skills were self-taught.

The producer of "The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" Zhang Jizhong also said that Liu Yifei was the best, most beautiful and most promising actor of the same age he had ever seen. He said that she was very dedicated and worked hard in filming, and she was mature and sensible at a young age.

Wu Yuan, who came on stage last, of course, also picked up good words and praised her for her real performance, being well-behaved and sensible in the crew, and her future prospects were limitless.

In fact, when today's so-called "thank you party and birthday party" came to this point, Wu Yuan was already a little bored in his heart.

He didn't like this kind of event that was completely a show, especially on Liu Yifei's 18th birthday, which was so important, it was really boring to have such a "grand show".

But he also knew that for a star, the more important the day is to him, the more he should make a big show to attract attention, and it would be better to bundle some publicity for better effect.

Look at the various expensive weddings held by those stars later, isn't it a show to attract attention?

Next, Wu Yuan sat quietly in the audience and watched the whole evening party.

In fact, there are some touching parts.

After all, Liu Xiaoli also participated in the planning of the evening party.

If the first half of the evening party is more like a show, with stars singing, Liu Yifei and her friends singing together, etc.

Then the second half of the evening party, it can be seen that it is indeed the love that Liu Xiaoli, a mother, gives to her daughter.

A series of photos and life videos of Liu Yifei from childhood to adulthood were played on the big screen, telling how difficult it was for the mother and daughter to lean on each other.

These photos and videos were all taken by Liu Xiaoli herself, recording every bit of Liu Yifei from the age of two or three to eleven or twelve.

It can be seen that her father does not appear very often. It is not known whether Liu Xiaoli deliberately selected him or whether her father was indeed missing from Liu Yifei's childhood.

After the age of twelve or thirteen, the video clips that appeared became some records of Liu Yifei's filming in the crew, as well as a collection of her film and television works.

From "The Golden Age" to "The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" to "Your Name", "The Legend of Sword and Fairy 1" and the yet-to-be-aired "The Return of the Condor Heroes"...

The scenes in front of and behind the scenes not only let Liu Yifei relive her not-so-long acting career, but also made the actors and friends from the various crews present feel deeply moved.

The earlier the cooperation, the more emotional it is. The little girl back then has grown up and become an adult in the blink of an eye.

After the two short videos were played, Liu Yifei choked up and hugged her mother.

Such a warm scene also attracted sincere applause from all the guests.

In order to prevent the happy coming-of-age ceremony from becoming sentimental, the host said at the right time: "Then let's start the birthday blessing session!"

A big castle-shaped cake was carefully pushed out by the waiter.

"Happy Birthday" resounded throughout the open-air venue.

Liu Xiaoli quickly wiped her tears and pulled Liu Yifei to the cake: "Xixi, make a wish quickly."

The guests also gathered around and looked at Liu Yifei with a smile on their faces.

But Liu Yifei did not rush to make a wish, but raised her head and looked left and right, until she saw Wu Yuan standing in the crowd, she showed a happy smile on her face.

"Brother, come here." She waved to Wu Yuan mischievously, and everyone looked at Wu Yuan curiously.

Pointing at herself, Wu Yuan walked over confusedly.

"Brother, do you think the wish I made today will come true?"

She pulled Wu Yuan's sleeve, looking at his profile with sparkling eyes, "Today is my 18-year-old coming-of-age ceremony, which only happens once in a lifetime."

"On such an important day, the wish you made will definitely come true, right?"

Wu Yuan pursed his lips and tilted his head to look directly into her eyes.

Under her expectant gaze, Wu Yuan nodded: "Yes."

A smile instantly bloomed on Liu Yifei's face, spreading in circles, like the most beautiful ripples.

"Yeah, I think so too!"

"Then I made a wish!"

I watched it again and confirmed that the party was indeed held in the open air on the Diaoyutai lawn, but I was not sure whether the signing ceremony was held in the State Guesthouse. Since some book friends said that it was held in Building 17, it should be the signing ceremony with Sony in the State Guesthouse. I can be sure that this coming-of-age ceremony party was held in the open air. There are both videos and photos.