HCB Chapter 350 Happiness and Perfection
Chapter 350 Happiness and Perfection
Night deepened.
The clamor subsided into tranquility.
In the courtyard, a few fairy lights quietly lit up, their soft glow adorning the night.
In the very center was a huge projection device about ten meters wide, on which was playing "The Craftsman".
Because of its box office success, "The Craftsman" was also postponed, just like "Asking the Immortals" back then.
Two months have passed, and it's still showing in theaters.
Coincidentally, it also broke the record for the highest-grossing film in world film history today, becoming the highest-grossing film worldwide.
Bai Li, the film's biggest investor and producer, had already watched the finished film several times, but on this special day, she still quietly watched it one last time.
The final scene of the movie freezes on Dr. Lin Qiu's smile, then the screen goes black, and the familiar theme song melody begins to play.
Of course, this theme song is also a masterpiece she helped produce.
Each film has a very long production cycle and requires a tremendous amount of effort, but fortunately, each one has yielded huge returns.
As the movie ended, it was time to say goodbye.
Bai Li stretched and yawned softly.
The servants appeared and methodically cleaned up the mess.
Bai Li looked at the men with their distinct styles. The moonlight and the dim light from inside the room shone on them, creating a pleasing picture.
"Thank you all for today." Bai Li said sincerely, her gaze sweeping over each face.
This was her first birthday celebration, and the first time so many loved ones had been with her.
Although she was a little tired and stressed, Bai Li's lips still involuntarily curved into a small smile. This birthday didn't seem so bad after all.
Jingye nodded: "It's my duty. I'm just glad you're satisfied, Miss."
Ying Xiangyang patted her head: "No need to thank me, it's nothing."
"I'm so happy to be able to celebrate my sister's birthday with her," Shi Shui said with a smile.
"I'm not too busy at work lately, feel free to call me anytime." Zhang Yu left behind a sentence before she left, leaving much to the imagination.
Guan Cha pretended to yawn: "I'm so sleepy, Lili, can I stay at your house tonight?"
After saying that, he winked at Bai Li. Although it was a very common way to act cute, the meaning behind it was very obvious when he did it here.
The night is still long...
Bai Li's cheeks flushed slightly, and she coughed lightly, "Yes, everyone can stay. But you're only allowed to sleep—no one is allowed in my room." She had something important to do.
Back in her room alone, Bai Li called out to Xiao Hao.
"Happy birthday, host." Xiao Hao's voice was filled with genuine joy.
"Thank you, Xiaohao," Bai Li said with a touch of sadness. She hesitated for a moment before asking, "Are you... leaving?"
Thanks to the popularity of the movie "Tian Gong" and the benefits of Lingxi Technology to thousands of households, the favorability rating has surged in the past two months, reaching 1 points a few days ago.
Only after Bai Li persuaded him to stay did Xiao Hao stay a few more days to spend Bai Li's last birthday with her.
“Yes, that’s right.” Xiao Hao confirmed. “Host, you have completed the ultimate mission. Apart from the ultimate prize, Xiao Hao has nothing else to give you.”
All good things must come to an end. Although Bai Li knew this very well, she was still reluctant to part ways when the day actually arrived.
Without Xiao Hao, she wouldn't be where she is today.
—And this farewell will be forever.
Bai Li sighed, gazing at the night view on the horizon, and asked softly, "What is the ultimate prize?"
"Ta-da! It's the protagonist's halo!"
As Xiao Hao's cheerful voice rang out, a soft golden halo appeared before Bai Li's eyes.
"Protagonist halo, as the name suggests, means you are still the center of the world."
"In the days to come, even if Xiao Hao is not around, host, you will still be able to have a smooth and successful life thanks to this halo."
Bai Li smiled knowingly.
She had previously wondered what the grand prize would be—perhaps a huge fortune, or perhaps some incredible item. She never expected it to be this, but it was indeed the best gift—more precious than any material wealth, and more effective than any empty wish.
"Thank you, Xiao Hao." Bai Li's eyes were a little moist.
She received so much love today, and it all welled up in her heart, turning into tears that she couldn't help but let flow.
Xiao Hao chuckled and comforted him, "Xiao Hao is going to another world. If you miss me in the future, just look at the end of the sky. That's where I am."
"Thank you so much, host, for downloading so many great TV series for me. It's been such a pleasure working with you!"
"Well then, Xiao Hao will take his leave now! Host, I wish you a bright future and all the best! Bye-bye ┏(＾0＾)┛"
Xiao Hao left Bai Li with a happy running away emoji, and then his voice gradually faded away.
Bai Li felt a familiar presence quietly withdraw from her body.
At the same time, a shooting star streaked across the distant horizon, disappearing in an instant.
"Xiao Hao, are you still there?" Bai Li asked in a deep voice.
Silence.
No reply was received.
Xiao Hao is really gone.
From now on, no one will ever speak to her inside her body again.
Could that beam of light on the horizon just now have been Xiao Hao?
Bai Li's mind was in turmoil. She stared blankly at the horizon for a very long time.
Why are you walking so fast?
Despite having spent so much time together, she still hadn't seen Xiao Hao's true face.
We didn't even have a chance to say goodbye properly.
But no matter how you say goodbye, the ending of farewell will never change.
Such a clean and decisive farewell is perhaps the least sad kind.
That's Xiao Hao's style.
Bai Li finally smiled and wiped away her tears.
Does it promise a bright future?
She will.
May he live a happy and fulfilling life, carrying Xiao Hao's last blessings.