Domination in America, Starting from being a Boxing Champion-Chapter 919 - 647: New Year’s Visit and Competition_2

Someone like Liu Yifei, so pure like a delicate flower, after entering this circle, it wouldn't take more than a few years before her natural charm and ethereal aura get completely polluted, turning her into just another flashy starlet.

In the previous life, Liu Yifei originally had an otherworldly charm, but after having two children with him, not only did she gain weight, her aura of elegance diminished quite a bit.

For Liu Yifei, not joining a management company was the right choice.

"Feifei, have you and your mom ever considered starting a film company or a studio? On one hand, it could manage your personal career affairs, and on the other, it could invest in films. With your own company in place, your mom as the boss, no one in the industry would dare bully you."

Link picked up the communal chopsticks and served some food to Liu Yifei.

"Start a film company? Not really. My mom has thought about starting a studio, but the studio would be too small to attract resources. It's pretty similar to what my mom is doing now, except without the title of a studio."

Liu Yifei said while eating.

"Having a physical studio would indeed be more convenient."

Link paused for a moment, then said, "Over the past two years, I've made some money from releasing albums and boxing, roughly in the tens of millions. I'm planning to invest in the film industry, but I don't really understand much about it. I wouldn't know where to start, nor do I have a suitable partner. Once you head home, you can discuss this with your mom, see if she'd be interested in collaborating, and we could jointly start a film company. We'd be the bosses ourselves."

Liu Yifei paused her chopsticks and blinked her beautiful almond-shaped eyes. "You're planning to invest in movies and TV series? Let me advise you to think it over carefully. Right now, shooting movies and TV shows sounds profitable, but most of them are actually losing money. You earned your money the hard way; don't just throw it away recklessly."

"I understand. But I believe in you. My investments would mainly revolve around projects that you star in. Besides, one album of mine makes me several million, and hosting concerts earns me even more, so there's no need to worry about me going bankrupt."

Link replied.

"Invest in my films and TV series? Why?"

Liu Yifei looked at him seriously.

"First, you're a good actress, investing in you won't be a loss. Second, you're a great girl—smart, beautiful, and kind. I'd like to keep being friends with you. Lastly, I'm genuinely planning on investing in the film industry, and our collaboration would be mutually beneficial.

Of course, the decision ultimately depends on you and your mom's opinions. If you're willing to collaborate, I'll invest. If you don't feel like it or worry I might have ulterior motives, then we'll just forget about it. We'd still be friends either way."

Link said.

"Alright, I'll talk to my mom when I get back and see what she thinks."

"Sounds good! Come on, keep eating. I've been to this private kitchen before, and I thought the food was quite nice, so I brought you here, hoping it suits your taste."

Link continued using the communal chopsticks to serve food to Liu Yifei.

"I think it tastes pretty good as well, which is why I've eaten so much. Wait!"

Liu Yifei suddenly covered the dish, blinking her eyes at him. "Why is it that since we started eating, you've been serving me food nonstop while only drinking tea?"

Link smiled lightly and explained.

During the days following the New Year celebrations, he had been dragged to banquets every day. Over the course of one Spring Festival, his weight increased by over 8 pounds. Being a boxer, he has to measure his weight before competition, and surpassing the weight limit would disqualify him.

There's a match scheduled for the end of this month.

During this period, he needs to cut weight and avoid greasy food entirely.

"Is it that troublesome to be a boxer?"

Liu Yifei asked with a smile.

"It is a bit troublesome, but I'm an athlete. Losing weight happens quickly for me."

"I envy you so much. Sometimes, if I eat a little more, I end up gaining... Oh no! I accidentally ate too much again. Now I'll put on weight tomorrow!"

Liu Yifei put down her chopsticks, showing a face full of regret.

"It's fine; you're still growing. Eating more is good for your health. Besides, it's healthier to gain weight first and then lose it later than to starve yourself by eating too little."

To persuade her to eat more, Link also picked up his chopsticks to accompany her in eating.

After the meal, Link escorted Liu Yifei home. The next day, he received a phone call from Liu Yifei's mom asking about the proposal to collaborate and invest in a film company.

Liu Xiaoli asked him why he wanted to do this and what his motives were.

Link repeated the reasons he discussed with Liu Yifei the day before: first, to invest in films for profit; second, he had faith in Liu Yifei's prospects in the film industry, believing her projects would be profitable; and third, Liu Yifei is a beautiful girl, and he hopes their partnership will offer them more opportunities to spend time together.

Liu Xiaoli replied with a cold laugh, questioning whether the third reason was his true intention.

Link said that if it were only for the third reason, he wouldn't be investing tens of millions, nor would it be necessary.

As a man with some sense, no one would invest tens of millions just to win over a girl's smile.

Liu Xiaoli fell silent for a moment and said she would need to think about it further.

Link said that was fine. ƒreewebɳovel.com

After hanging up the phone, Link continued training at his personal boxing gym, working on his weight loss.

After the Spring Festival Gala broadcast, CCTV announced the winners for the Year of the Rooster Best Program. Link's self-accompanied performance of "Where Has the Time Gone" won first prize.

At the moment he took the stage, the program recorded its highest viewership of the night, reaching 98.6%—setting the record for peak ratings that evening.

His collaboration with Princess on "The Rest of My Life" was awarded third prize as well.

With the Spring Festival broadcast, his second album's sales surged. Not only did young people become his fans, but many middle-aged listeners joined in as well. The song "Where Has the Time Gone" was played over a billion times during the holiday on major radio and TV stations.

Riding on this momentum, the second month of domestic sales reached 2.82 million copies of legitimate albums, bringing cumulative sales to 7.87 million copies.

Internationally, the second month's sales hit 1.28 million copies, with cumulative overseas sales reaching 3.48 million copies.