"Do you think this dress looks okay on me?"
In the suite at the Regent Grand Restaurant, Chen Fei'er stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling mirror, swaying her waist gracefully and lifting the hem of her dress with a flick of her foot.
She stood over 1.7 meters tall. Though not quite supermodel tall, her figure was long, proportionate, and perfectly balanced, neither too full nor too thin, truly a flawless standard.
No matter what she wore, she naturally exuded style. And this was a Chanel evening gown.
Chen Fei'er was a devoted fan of Chanel and also one of the brand's celebrity endorsers in the Greater China region.
Lu Chen stood beside her, wearing a look of helplessness. "You look great. Honestly, anything you wear suits you."
He still couldn't understand women's obsession with clothes. Chen Fei'er needed lots of outfits as a star, which was understandable, but even Lu Xi, who had been in Capital City for just over half a year, had already filled a wardrobe with new clothes, Lu Chen was dumbfounded.
Tonight, Lu Chen was hosting a housewarming banquet at the Regent Grand Restaurant. Chen Fei'er had rushed back from Haijin in the evening, and her outfits had been delivered to the hotel earlier that afternoon. A separate room had even been arranged just for her to change.
Among the outfits, there were seven long gowns alone, and she had already tried on four.
Lu Chen couldn't help but sigh at this young lady: "Let's go downstairs. Everyone's already here."
"Why are you in such a hurry!" Chen Fei'er rolled her eyes at him. "I'm dressing nicely for you, too, so calm down!"
Lu Chen wrapped his arms around her from behind and smiled. "You're already beautiful. If you get any more gorgeous, how will anyone else survive? This one is perfect. Let's go with it."
Chen Fei'er's face lit up with a bright smile. "Fine, I suppose. All that effort running back from Haijin wasn't for nothing."
Lu Chen pressed a gentle kiss to her neck.
To the public, especially fans, Chen Fei'er always seemed radiant and flawless, a stunning star, a Heavenly Queen / days later, admired by all.
Lu Chen had once felt the same way, but since their relationship began, he had come to understand the effort behind her brilliance.
Just as Lu Chen trained in martial arts every morning, Chen Fei'er diligently practiced yoga and fitness to maintain her perfect figure. She invested both time and money into skincare, so even without makeup, she looked captivating.
She never slacked off at work either. Her schedule was packed with appearances, commercial performances, endorsements, and media interviews.
Despite this high-intensity life, she never neglected her relationship with Lu Chen. For instance, this morning she went to Haijin for her album promotion, and by evening, she returned to Capital City to attend the Lu Chen Workshop housewarming banquet.
And she did it all as a heroine!
Truly, without a strong heart and perseverance, most people couldn't withstand such a grueling life. Chen Fei'er, however, thrived on it, striving to push her career to even greater heights.
She lacked nothing, and her drive came purely from conviction.
It was this unwavering dedication that gave her a unique charm, deeply attracting Lu Chen.
Feeling this, Lu Chen whispered in her ear, "I love you."
A simple "I love you" brought a flush to Chen Fei'er's cheeks. She turned, leaning into Lu Chen's embrace, and rose onto her toes to press a fragrant kiss to his lips.
The kiss was intoxicating, a silent flame of passion burning between them.
Suddenly, the sharp ringtone of a phone broke the moment.
Their lips reluctantly parted, and Chen Fei'er, feeling a little guilty, stuck out her tongue. "It's probably a reminder call."
Lu Chen chuckled, released her, and answered the phone.
It was Lu Xi, scolding him: the banquet had already started, and why wasn't the protagonist present? How could he leave all the guests waiting?
Lu Chen had no argument and meekly replied, while Chen Fei'er took the opportunity to touch up her appearance and reapply lipstick.
She smiled brightly and linked arms with Lu Chen. "Let's go downstairs."
They took the elevator straight to the banquet hall. Just as they reached the entrance, someone wearing a short vest suddenly appeared from a side service stairwell, holding a DSLR and snapping several photos in rapid succession.
Both were startled. Lu Chen instinctively shielded Chen Fei'er behind him.
Seeing that it was a paparazzi, Lu Chen was speechless. He had no idea how long this persistent person had been lurking, evading the hotel's security.
Earlier that day, for the move and tonight's banquet, Lu Chen Workshop hadn't invited any media. Now, some journalists had come uninvited.
"What are you doing?"
Security at the entrance, furious at the intrusion, immediately charged forward, ready to teach the photographer a lesson.
Lu Chen quickly stopped the security guards and said, "It's fine. Forget about it."
If the guards had actually roughed up the paparazzi, there might be negative news about him in tomorrow's entertainment section. Besides, tonight was a housewarming banquet; there was no need to blow such a small matter out of proportion.
He nodded at the paparazzo, then led Chen Fei'er into the banquet hall.
All the guests had already arrived.
Since there were many invitees, most of them industry professionals, tonight's banquet was held as a Western-style buffet, casual, convenient, and ideal for mingling.
When Lu Chen and Chen Fei'er appeared, all eyes immediately focused on them.
This was, after all, their first public appearance as a couple since they had announced their relationship.
Chen Fei'er's cheeks were slightly flushed, yet she naturally and comfortably looped her arm through Lu Chen's, greeting the guests.
After the initial small talk and pleasantries, Lu Chen and Chen Fei'er briefly separated. He grabbed a glass of red wine and stepped onto the banquet stage, asking the waitstaff to bring him a microphone.
The guests naturally gathered around.
Taking the microphone, Lu Chen said, "Thank you to all the leaders, friends, and colleagues for attending tonight. Thank you for your support of Lu Chen Workshop. I won't say much else, just enjoy the food and drinks!"
He raised his glass: "Thank you!"
Soft laughter spread through the crowd, and everyone raised their glasses in unison: "Cheers!"
The evening was not meant to be a high-profile event, purely a social courtesy, so the atmosphere was relaxed. After speaking, Lu Chen stepped down from the stage, and the hotel's band began playing light, cheerful music.
"Lu Chen!"
A group of familiar faces approached: Li Mubai, Li Mushi, Chen Qian, and Su Daiwan!
It was Su Daiwan who greeted Lu Chen first.
Lu Chen was pleasantly surprised. "Sister-in-law! What are you doing here?"
He had sent invitations to both Li Mubai and Li Mushi. Li Mushi, representing Mu-Chen Crowdfunding, had even sent a large congratulatory flower basket to Lu Chen Workshop. Lu Chen had expected only Li Mubai to attend tonight.
Mu-Chen Crowdfunding had grown rapidly. Leveraging the Li Family's vast network and a new crowdfunding model, the platform was expanding daily with new projects, already generating profits.
Its valuation had multiplied tenfold, and with overseas branches and international operations, Li Mushi ambitiously planned to seek a listing on the startup board next year. The rapid growth had drawn attention across the industry.
Li Mushi held full control of the company, traveling frequently across the Pacific to manage the US branch. His presence tonight genuinely surprised Lu Chen.
"Congratulations on moving into your new Workshop," Su Daiwan said with a smile. "Wishing you prosperous business!"
Lu Chen smiled back. "Thank you. What about Big Brother Murong?"
Li Mubai quickly replied, "He's in the US. There's a Wall Street venture firm interested in investing in Crowdfunding.com."
Originally, the Li Family, represented by Li Murong, acquired Crowdfunding.com from Lu Chen to let Li Mushi get some hands-on experience and keep Li Mubai occupied.
But both Li Murong and Li Mushi had underestimated the potential of this new fundraising model. Especially after securing domestic and international copyright protection, the capital markets quickly sensed the profit potential.
After completing multiple successful crowdfunding projects, investors flocked to Mu-Chen Crowdfunding, driving up its valuation so high that even Li Murong could not remain uninvolved.
Li Murong was now in the US, managing the overseas branch.
The Li Family's investment had been hugely profitable. Lu Chen, as the founder who had sold most of his shares, felt no sense of loss.
His idea had initiated the platform, but without the Li Family's support and management, it would never have reached this level of success.
Had he gone it alone, he likely would have failed to secure copyright protection, faced imitation, and ended up losing both money and time, hampering his main career.
Now, the higher the valuation of Crowdfunding.com, the better. Lu Chen still retained 10% of the original shares, once listed, he would instantly become a billionaire. What else could he want?
One must understand contentment; greed only leads to ruin. Complaining now would be both foolish and counterproductive.
At that moment, Li Mushi handed him a beautifully packaged envelope. "This is a gift for you."
A gift?
Lu Chen paused, instinctively took it, and said, "Thank you."
Li Mubai winked at him. "Open it and see."
Lu Chen knew it must be a special gift, so he unsealed it without hesitation.
Inside the envelope, he found a document and two certificates.
(End Of This Chapter)
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