Chapter 144: Paying New Year's Respects

The next day, the snow outside the window had stopped, and sunlight streamed through the glass into the bedroom. Xiang Fei's phone rang continuously, non-stop since seven in the morning.

"Hello, Brother Cai, Happy New Year!" Xiang Fei answered the phone while putting on his clothes.

On the other end, Cai Qiang's voice was loud and clear: "Young Master Xiang, Happy New Year! I represent all Feimin employees to wish you a Happy New Year!"

"Thank you, thank you," Xiang Fei smiled, "Please convey my greetings to everyone."

He had just hung up when the phone rang again.

"Hello, Daoming?"

"President Xiang, Happy New Year!" Chen Daoming's gentle voice came through, "Wishing your whole family happiness and your career to reach new heights."

"Same to you, same to you," Xiang Fei walked to the wardrobe to choose clothes.

After exchanging pleasantries for a few moments, he had just hung up when Zhou Xun's call came in.

"President Xiang! May you make a fortune this New Year!" Zhou Xun's lively voice made Xiang Fei unable to help but smile.

"Zhou Xun, that blessing is quite practical," Xiang Fei joked, "I'll arrange a few more roles for you this year so you can make a fortune too."

"That would be wonderful!" Zhou Xun said with a grin, "By the way, please convey my greetings to Sister Huimin and wish her a smooth delivery of the baby."

The calls came one after another: Li Youbin, Wang Zhiwen, department heads of the company... until nine in the morning, this wave of New Year greeting calls finally subsided.

Zhou Huimin walked into the bedroom carrying breakfast: "Big busybody, eat something first."

Xiang Fei rubbed his burning ears: "My ears are about to develop calluses."

No sooner had the words left his mouth than the phone rang again.

"Who is this now..." Xiang Fei helplessly picked up the phone, saw the number, and immediately sat up straight, "Brother?"

Leslie Cheung's signature laughter came from the other end of the line: "Ah Fei, Happy New Year!"

"Happy New Year, Brother!" A sincere smile appeared on Xiang Fei's face, "How have you been recently?"

"Pretty good," Leslie Cheung said, "Ah Mei is right here beside me; she wants to talk to you."

Anita Mui's voice immediately followed: "Ah Fei! Wish your whole family a Happy New Year, and the baby health and safety!"

"Thank you, Sister Mei!"

After chatting for a while, they had just hung up when Jackie Chan's call came in.

"Ah Fei! Congratulations on making a fortune!" Jackie Chan's loud voice made Xiang Fei hold the phone further away.

"Happy New Year, Big Brother!" Xiang Fei smiled, "Any new plans for this year?"

"Preparing to shoot an action film," Jackie Chan said enthusiastically, "I'll ask you to collaborate when the time comes!"

Immediately after, greeting calls from Xiangjiang friends such as Sammo Hung, Lin Zhengying, Andy Lau, and Zhou Xingxing followed one after another. Zhou Huimin watched her husband scrambling to answer the phones and couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"What are you laughing at?" After hanging up the last call, Xiang Fei let out a long sigh.

"Our Director Xiang," Zhou Huimin handed him a cup of tea, "is now the center of attention among the stars."

Xiang Fei took a sip of tea: "It's all the favor of friends."

He checked the time: "I have to go to Uncle Han's house to pay New Year's respects; do you want to come with me?"

Zhou Huimin shook her head: "I have an appointment for a prenatal checkup; just convey my greetings to Uncle Han on my behalf."

Xiang Fei carried two boxes of premium tea leaves and a box of precious supplements and rang the doorbell.

"Ah Fei!" Han Shanbing opened the door himself, a full smile on his face, "Happy New Year!"

"Happy New Year, Uncle Han!" Xiang Fei bowed respectfully, "Wishing you good health and that all your wishes come true!"

"Come, come, come in quickly!" Han Shanbing warmly pulled him inside, "We've been waiting for you."

In the living room, Han Shanbing's wife was making tea. Seeing Xiang Fei enter, she immediately stood up: "Ah Fei is here, please sit."

"Happy New Year, Auntie!" Xiang Fei handed over the gifts, "Just a small token of my respect."

"You child," Lady Han said with feigned reproach, "Just come as you are; why bring anything?"

The three sat down, and Han Shanbing poured a cup of tea for Xiang Fei: "I heard your phone hasn't stopped ringing since this morning?"

Xiang Fei smiled bitterly: "Indeed, from company colleagues to friends in Xiangjiang, one after another."

"This shows you have good popularity," Han Shanbing said gratified, "In this circle, connections are resources."

"Uncle Han is right," Xiang Fei nodded, "By the way, Huimin asked me to convey her greetings to you."

"How is her health?" Lady Han asked with concern.

"Pretty good," Xiang Fei smiled, "She went for a prenatal checkup today; the doctor said everything is normal."

"That's good," Han Shanbing took a sip of tea, "When the child is born, I want to be the godfather."

Xiang Fei smiled and agreed: "Definitely, definitely."

After chatting about daily life for a while, the topic naturally turned to work.

"What are your plans for this year?" Han Shanbing asked.

"After the child is born," Xiang Fei pondered, "I plan to shoot an art film and want to invite Zhou Xun and Chen Daoming to star."

"An art film?" Han Shanbing raised an eyebrow, "

Xiang Fei explained, "It should win at Venice."

Han Shanbing teased excitedly: "You really intend to collect the grand prizes of the three major international film festivals."

"Hahaha, I'll give it a try."

On the way home, Xiang Fei received a call from Zhou Huimin: "Finished the checkup? How is it?"

"The doctor said the baby is very healthy," Zhou Huimin's voice was filled with joy, "but told me to rest more."

"Then rest well at home," Xiang Fei said softly, "I'll be back immediately."