"Oh, if you hadn't mentioned it, I would have almost forgotten about it!" Lin Yingxiong was reminded by an old friend and suddenly realized. "I once heard someone mention that when Ye Chen arrived in Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, he called his girlfriend, who is also Liu Shihua's manager, insisting she must attend my birthday party. I wonder if he has arrived here yet?"

"I'm not sure, but my assistant just told me that Liu Shihua has already arrived!" Li Yingjie said.

"Well then, come with me and let's have a look!" Liu Yingxiong's eyes sparkled, his face alight with excitement. "If that young friend arrives, then the chronic ailment plaguing me can be cured, and stepping into the realm of martial arts is soon to follow. If I am fortunate enough to reach that supreme martial state, I could leave this circle and lead a carefree life like you!"

"Haha!" Li Yingjie laughed heartily.

Ye Chen arrived at the Emperor's Banquet with Liu Shihua, but they had just gotten there when they faced trouble.

"Yuan, this is Liu Shihua, that annoying woman who always bullies others." A glamorous woman in a low-cut dress, clinging to an ostentatiously dressed man, blocked Ye Chen and his group.

Upon seeing this woman, Liu Shihua was almost on the verge of cursing her, but she held back her anger when she saw the woman's male companion; he was someone important, and she did not want to cause a scene just yet.

"The big star Liu Shihua, how could I not recognize you? Miss Liu, is this our third encounter?" Yuan saw Liu Shihua and smiled broadly.

"So it's Yuan, I didn't expect you to attend the Emperor's Banquet despite your busy schedule!" Liu Shihua saw the man approaching and felt obliged to greet him.

"Of course, Liu Tianwang is a superstar under Emperor Entertainment, how could I not be here for his birthday party?" Yuan laughed heartily.

This Yuan was Yuan Lufeng, the young master of the most powerful entertainment company in Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan—Emperor Entertainment!

"Indeed, Liu Tianwang's birthday party, how could Yuan not be here!" The woman clinging to Yuan Lufeng's arm, her face caked in makeup, spoke up. "But logically speaking, Liu Tianwang is still an artist under Yuan's banner. Yuan coming to the Emperor's Banquet is indeed a grand gesture; Liu Tianwang should feel honored!"

This woman exuded an air of impatience as she had recently attached herself to the young master of Emperor Entertainment, naturally lavishing him with praises.

Yuan Lufeng was a super-rich second generation, dominating Hong Kong and Macao, frequently linked with female stars and young models in scandals. However, being the young master of Emperor Entertainment, countless new artists dream of rising in rank by associating with this entertainment mogul.

The gorgeous woman clinging to Yuan Lufeng was a somewhat known actress, named Li Huixin, in the same circle, having starred in several TV dramas with decent viewership—she was neither a big nor small star.

However, rumors had it that Li Huixin and Liu Shihua did not get along and were the kind who would clash upon meeting!

Liu Shihua was outspoken and hated seeing others behave lowly, thus having numerous adversaries in the entertainment industry. Besides Zhang Hanyu, her biggest rival, the woman before her was another major adversary.

Liu Shihua, a big star, could indeed be said to have enemies everywhere—truly encountering adversaries at every turn!

"Haha, Xin'er is just joking. Liu Tianwang is also one of the major shareholders of Emperor Entertainment, how can he be considered my artist?" Yuan Lufeng laughed heartily, though he was quite pleased inside.

Li Huixin knew not only how to take care of people but also how to make people comfortable with her words, a feeling of being flattered that Yuan Lufeng thoroughly enjoyed, even if Li Huixin was almost flattering him excessively.

"Hehe." Liu Shihua scoffed at these words, all too familiar with Li Huixin's tricks.

Li Huixin was an active actress in Hong Kong and Macao, a new star known for climbing the ladder by relying on men; Liu Shihua had little respect for artists who ascended this way.

Initially, the two were strangers, but Liu Shihua, often attending various events, came to know Li Huixin, and they even became friends and got along well.

However, after some time, when Liu Shihua learned of Li Huixin's malicious nature—pretending to be sisterly to your face but slandering you behind your back, leaking false information, and tarnishing Liu Shihua's reputation!

Liu Shihua was not just anyone; she was a national goddess, an explosive princess in the entertainment industry. When bullied, she naturally retaliated just as colorfully.

Li Huixin was indeed jealous of Liu Shihua's booming popularity, so she pretended to be friendly while secretly ruining her reputation. However, once Liu Shihua exposed her, it was equivalent to tearing apart any facade, leading to fights every time they met.

However, with Yuan Lufeng present, the young master of Emperor Entertainment, Liu Shihua still maintained some restraint, not daring to cause a scene in front of him.

Emperor Entertainment was the leading entertainment company in Hong Kong and Macao, its influence too extensive. Even though Liu Shihua was not an artist under Emperor's banner, she still had to show some respect.

Li Huixin this time, found herself a good mate!

"Zhang Xinlan, you are here too." Yuan Lufeng, seeing this beautiful manager, immediately approached her. "I remember the last time we talked about a collaboration. Do you know how Zhang Xinlan is considering it?"

Audiences in front of the screen all loved Liu Shihua, hailing her as the national goddess.

However, those familiar with the entertainment circle preferred her agent, the enchanting beauty Zhang Xinlan.

Yuan Lufeng was fond of Liu Shihua, but he also liked Zhang Xinlan. However, he wanted to kill two birds with one stone, so he intended to sign Liu Shihua to Emperor Entertainment, although he had never succeeded.

"Master Yuan, we have not yet fully considered this matter," Zhang Xinlan said in an indifferent tone. "Shihua and I currently have a very good management model. We are independent and operate without constraints. Once there are any bounds, we won't be able to act freely."

Zhang Xinlan's words were a tactful rejection of Yuan Lufeng's invitation.

"Miss Zhang, please reconsider this, after all, the more popular you are, the more controversy you face. You also need strong backing!" Yuan Lufeng said gravely.

Yuan Lufeng was no fool. He caught the hint of rejection in Zhang Xinlan's words, yet he still insisted she consider it, his tone subtly threatening.

"Liu Shihua, long time no see. When did you start keeping such a handsome young man? I've never seen him before," Li Huixin's voice rang out, her eyes on Ye Chen who stood beside Liu Shihua.

Li Huixin's opening remark to Liu Shihua was loaded with malice, questioning her about when she had started keeping a pretty boy, having never seen him before.

Anyone clever would parse the meaning of her words: Liu Shihua is keeping a pretty boy, she's keeping another one?

The former suggests a first offense, the latter habitual!

With just a simple sentence, Li Huixin set a trap for Liu Shihua, smearing her reputation!

Even if Ye Chen truly were a pretty boy kept by Liu Shihua, when he realized it, he would cause a scene with Liu Shihua as men also vie for favor.

If Ye Chen were not a pretty boy, but some wealthy young master, then the impact of her statement would be even more significant!

With Ye Chen following Liu Shihua, if he were a wealthy young master, then Li Huixin's statement would be akin to slinging mud on Liu Shihua. What man could tolerate his woman keeping a pretty boy?

If Ye Chen were her suitor, then he would certainly leave angrily, causing Liu Shihua to lose the favor of the wealthy young master!

Surrounded by high-society individuals attending the Emperor's banquet, if Li Huixin successfully tarnished Liu Shihua's name, Liu Shihua would be utterly disgraced, and Li Huixin might take her place as the new national goddess!

This is the entertainment industry, exceptionally sinister, filled with lethal pits at every turn!

Li Huixin was a beautiful woman, but often, the most beautiful women are the most vicious, and she was undoubtedly among them.

"Li Huixin, you venomous woman!" Liu Shihua knew Li Huixin was slandering her, but as a distinguished celebrity, she wasn't so easily bullied. "You disgraceful woman, every time we meet you slander me. And to think I used to consider you a good friend!"

"You whore!" Liu Shihua cursed then added insult. "Don't think I don't know about you attending the Sea Sky Banquet, earning a million in three days!"

In fighting mode, Liu Shihua was like a goddess descending from the heavens, awe-inspiring and sharp-tongued, she left Li Huixin unable to raise her head.

The banquet was filled with people, all from the entertainment industry, along with various dignitaries. Liu Shihua's sudden outburst, pointing at Li Huixin and cursing, naturally drew considerable attention.

However, when some artists noticed the disruptor was Liu Shihua, they weren't surprised. On the screen she was the national goddess, but in reality, she was quite the eccentric!

Yuan Lufeng was somewhat annoyed, Li Huixin's promiscuity might be known to all, but at today's event, Li Huixin was his companion, and Liu Shihua's blatant exposure embarrassed him.

To beat a dog, one must consider its owner; Liu Shihua had attacked his dignity!

"Liu Shihua, you shrew, you keep a pretty boy and yet refuse to let others speak of it!" Li Huixin's chest heaved violently, evidently agitated. "Before such a large crowd you dare to spew vulgarities, aren't you afraid the wind might blow your tongue? But no matter, I don't stoop to the level of the uneducated! However, I must ask, with such rudeness, did your mother never teach you how to speak?"

Li Huixin was inherently no saint; she came from a rough background, a gang leader's woman; only her ambition led her to enroll in an acting class and enter the entertainment industry, where she prospered by trading on her looks for what she desired.

Initially, Li Huixin intended to put Liu Shihua in her place, but instead, she found herself overwhelmed by a fierce counterattack, and her tough upbringing compelled her to redeem herself.

"Say that again, I dare you!" Liu Shihua snapped the moment Li Huixin mentioned her mother. "Believe it or not, I, a grand star, can slap you to death!"

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