Chapter 432: Useless? No, Very Useful

Chapter 432 -224: Useless? No, Very Useful

Tsk, tsk… I’ve really seen it all today. Now I finally get why celebrity fans are so crazy!

After the premiere, Su Chen had planned to head to the five-star hotel for the banquet with Big Brother Cheng and Huazai.

But when they walked out of the screening hall, they saw the plaza outside the theater was already packed with people, their brilliant signs flashing with the names of stars.

The *Wolf Warrior 2* premiere had started at four in the afternoon. Between the film’s runtime and the presentation by the main cast and crew, it was nearly seven in the evening by the time it ended.

No one had expected so many fans to be waiting for them in the plaza. There were at least several hundred, maybe even a thousand people. Even the police had dispatched numerous officers to maintain order.

After a quick inquiry, they learned the fans had been standing outside for at least an hour or two. In the end, Wu Jing, Big Brother Cheng, Deng Chao, and the others discussed it. With the help of Wada’s management and the police, they decided to hold a brief fan meet-and-greet so as not to disappoint everyone.

If they just left without a word, there was no telling what the media would report the next day—especially since many reporters were still hanging around.

As for Su Chen, he had no intention of joining in on the commotion. He led Chen Fei through a side door, navigated the dense crowd, and got into his private Hongqi.

Sitting in the car, he could see the makeshift stage that had been set up not far away.

“Brother Chao! Chen Chichi! Xiaolu!”

“Reba! Empress!”

“Big Brother Cheng! Huazai! Tingfeng!”

Waves of screams echoed throughout Wada Square. Even the road in front of the plaza became congested. Hearing the celebrities’ names, many passing drivers pulled their cars over to watch the spectacle. ℴ

The interesting thing was… in the presence of these A-list celebrities and movie megastars, the *Wolf Warrior* team—the supposed stars of the show—were practically ignored.

Fortunately, Big Brother Cheng and the other guest stars hadn’t forgotten the reason they were there. When they went on stage to interact with the audience, they all lavished praise on *Wolf Warrior 2* and encouraged their own fans to go see it.

The celebrities interacted with their fans for over an hour before things wrapped up. Finally, with a police escort, they got into their respective cars and left Wada Square.

“Holy shit! Young Master Su, is this your car?” At the five-star hotel’s private parking garage, everyone gasped when they saw Su Chen step out of a Hongqi N701.

This was especially true for old-timers from the Imperial Capital like Yu Qian and Wu Jing, who understood the car’s significance better than anyone.

Seeing their astonished looks, Su Chen smiled faintly. “It’s alright. It was a gift. I just got it yesterday.”

When they heard it was a gift, the corners of Yu Qian’s and Wu Jing’s mouths twitched. Standing nearby, Big Brother Cheng and Chen Feiyu naturally noticed their reactions.

“Wu Jing, is there something special about this car?” Big Brother Cheng asked quietly.

He had never seen a Hongqi with a design like Su Chen’s before. Its appearance alone was exceptionally commanding.

Hearing this, Wu Jing shot Su Chen a complicated look, clicked his tongue, and then replied in a hushed voice, “Big Brother, this car is known as the ‘Head of State’s limousine.’ It’s used for receiving state guests. You tell me if that’s special or not!”

“The Head of State’s limousine? For receiving state guests?” A flash of shock crossed the face of even Big Brother Cheng, a man famous across the globe. A Hongqi like this wasn’t something money could buy.

This was true even for Big Brother Cheng, a man said to possess the legendary “Face Fruit.” With his connections, getting an officially released Hongqi wouldn’t be difficult.

But getting the exact same model as Su Chen’s? He knew without a doubt that it was impossible.

The crowd gathered around the Hongqi N701, admiring it for a good while. Big Brother Cheng, Si Cong, and a few others even sat inside to get a feel for it, vicariously experiencing what it’s like to be a head of state.

At the five-star hotel’s restaurant, Wu Jing had booked two large private dining rooms. Each room contained two large round tables that could seat twenty people, which was perfect for seating the celebrity guests separately from the media and film critics.

The banquet featured Huaiyang cuisine, a style specifically chosen for entertaining guests. Seeing the lavish spread of dishes, it was clear that Wu Jing had put a great deal of thought into it.

Once everyone was seated, the room filled with chatter and bragging. Halfway through the meal, things moved on to the most crucial phase: the toasts.

Many of the film industry’s heavy hitters were present. Stars Wu Jing had invited to the premiere, like Peng Yuyan and Zhang Han, began to circle around Big Brother Cheng and Huazai.

Big Brother Cheng and Huazai responded warmly to these younger actors. If they took a liking to someone, they would even offer a bit of earnest advice, passing on their experience.

Even Su Chen couldn’t escape the ritual of being toasted, and he accepted two or three drinks.

“Mr. Su.” Wu Jing walked over, leading a young man who looked earnest and honest, though a bit old for his age.

Su Chen put down his chopsticks, wiped his mouth with a napkin, and then turned his gaze to the man beside Wu Jing. “And who might this be?”

Wu Jing gave the man a gentle push forward and made the introduction. “This is Guo Fan, a good friend of mine. He’s a new director with a lot of great ideas. I just brought him into our company and wanted to have him meet you.”

Su Chen nodded. He trusted Wu Jing’s judgment. The man didn’t tolerate any nonsense. Wu Jing had previously told him about some of the troubles he’d encountered during filming.