AFVSIBS **Chapter 220: Going to Bed Early and Rising Early is More Important than the Spring Festival Gala**

Zhang Ziwen’s confidence stemmed from Wanhe Entertainment.

He believed that even if Zhou Chen was unwilling to participate in the Spring Festival Gala, Wanhe Entertainment would surely persuade him to go.

Especially given Wan Fangfang's behavior, it was clear that she would definitely try to convince Zhou Chen once they returned.

Zhang Ziwen couldn't believe that anyone in the entertainment industry would refuse such a great opportunity as the Spring Festival Gala.

In fact, things played out just as Zhang Ziwen had predicted on Zhou Chen’s end.

Back at the Sofitel Hotel, Wan Fangfang immediately began persuading Zhou Chen.

"Zhou Chen, you’re not seriously planning to skip the Spring Festival Gala, are you? Do you know how many artists dream of this opportunity?" Wan Fangfang asked.

"If they don't adjust the time, I won’t go," Zhou Chen replied firmly.

"But the Spring Festival Gala isn't just any variety show. Can't you change your principles just for this occasion?" Wan Fangfang urged.

"No, I can't," Zhou Chen answered just as firmly.

"You’re hopeless. This could ruin your career, especially in acting. Do you know how influential Zhang Ziwen is in the industry? If you offend him, you’ll have no future in acting."

Wan Fangfang tried to remind Zhou Chen.

"Sister Fangfang, I understand everything you're saying. But as I’ve said, I’m not interested in acting. If Director Zhang wants to blacklist me because I refused his invitation, then let him."

"Ugh, I don’t know what to say to you. I don't know how to persuade you. Other artists would pay 2 million to get on the Spring Festival Gala, and you’re just throwing away such a good opportunity, even with Director Zhang's sincere invitation."

Wan Fangfang was very disappointed and shook her head helplessly.

"I understand the importance of the Spring Festival Gala. And I know that I’m probably the first to receive an invitation this early. But my principles won’t change. I won’t adjust just because it’s the Spring Festival Gala," Zhou Chen reiterated his stance.

Wan Fangfang had no choice but to accept it. She had ended up with an artist with such a strong personality.

"Fine, I can't change your mind. You’ll have to come to your own realization and make the change yourself."

Wan Fangfang decided not to push further, knowing she couldn’t persuade him.

After returning to her room, she reported the situation to Chen Jie’s assistant, Li Qiankun.

"What! Zhou Chen even refused the Spring Festival Gala? Is he out of his mind?"

Li Qiankun was shocked and couldn't believe it.

"Yes, I don’t know how to persuade him. His personality is like that; once he decides on something, he won’t change," Wan Fangfang said helplessly.

"Didn’t you explain the importance of the Spring Festival Gala to him? This is something many artists dream of. How could he refuse?"

"I did, and he knows it too. But he said he won’t change his principles just because it’s the Spring Festival Gala."

"This Zhou Chen is crazy. He’s wasting such a great opportunity. It’ll be hard to get on the Spring Festival Gala next time."

Li Qiankun couldn’t help but curse.

"I don’t know what to do either, so I called to get your opinion."

Wan Fangfang's implication was clear: she was seeking guidance on whether to use Wanhe’s authority to force Zhou Chen to participate.

After all, Zhou Chen was still under a trainee contract and, under certain conditions, had to follow the company's arrangements.

"I’m not sure either. I’ll discuss it with President Chen and get back to you."

Li Qiankun knew there was a relationship between Zhou Chen, President Chen, and President Chen’s father, so he couldn't make this decision on his own.

"Alright, I’ll wait for your message. Let Zhou Chen cool down and think it over. Hopefully, he’ll come around on his own."

After hanging up, Wan Fangfang suddenly thought of someone—Yang Hanhang.

In Asu City, Yang Hanhang and Zhou Chen were very close.

Their relationship was certainly more than just friends, even if they weren’t a couple yet.

Maybe if Yang Hanhang tried to persuade him, it might have some effect.

So, after the call with Li Qiankun, she immediately called Yang Hanhang.

"Hello, who is this?"

Yang Hanhang didn’t have Wan Fangfang’s number saved, so she politely asked.

"Hello, Miss Yang, I’m Zhou Chen’s manager, Wan Fangfang. We’ve met before. Do you remember?"

"Oh, it’s Sister Fangfang. Of course, I remember. How are you? Is there something you need?"

Hearing it was Zhou Chen’s manager, Yang Hanhang became polite.

"Yes, there’s something I’d like to discuss with you, but you must keep it confidential."

"What is it?"

"It’s about Zhou Chen. Just an hour ago, the chief director of the Spring Festival Gala, Zhang Ziwen, personally came to invite Zhou Chen to this year’s Gala."

"That’s great news! Congratulations to him. Just starting out and already getting on the Spring Festival Gala. I didn’t have that kind of luck." Yang Hanhang said happily.

Yes, when Yang Hanhang first started, she didn’t have a chance to be on the Spring Festival Gala. She only made it after being named the rising star of the music scene. She hasn’t been invited since.

As for this year’s Spring Festival Gala, she hasn’t received an invitation yet.

"It is good news, but he refused," Wan Fangfang said.

"What! He refused? Is Zhou Chen crazy? Doesn’t he know the importance of the Spring Festival Gala for artists?"

At first, Yang Hanhang was incredulous about Zhou Chen’s refusal.

But then she realized it matched Zhou Chen’s character.

Since meeting him, he’s always taken unconventional paths.

Refusing the Spring Festival Gala seemed possible.

"He knows the importance but still refused. My persuasion didn’t work, so I thought that since you and he are close, maybe you could try. Perhaps he’d listen to you."

"Alright, I’ll text him when I have a chance and try to talk him into changing his mind," Yang Hanhang agreed.

But she wasn’t confident she could persuade Zhou Chen. He was very unique, and changing his mind was difficult.

However, she hoped Zhou Chen would participate in the Spring Festival Gala.

For an artist, being on the Spring Festival Gala was a big deal.

She loved him and hoped he’d experience it at least once.

"Thanks, Miss Yang. I won’t keep you. Bye."

Having achieved her goal, Wan Fangfang smiled and hung up.

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