“The Rose’s Tale” (or Full Bloom) has become a hit, and netizens have dug up the intertwined relationship between Liu Yifei and her godfather Chen Jinfei.
Liu Yifei met businessman Chen Jinfei when she was 14 and a half years old, became a naturalized American citizen, and acknowledged him as her godfather.
Over 20 years have passed. The 36-year-old Liu Yifei is now a well-known “Fairy Sister” in the entertainment industry, and the one still standing behind her is the same godfather, Chen Jinfei, who once briefly distanced himself from her but now continues to support her.
However, by this time, the figure of “godmother” Yang Caiyu was long gone from his side.
That was off-screen.
In the drama “The Rose’s Tale,” based on Yishu’s original novel, the character played by Liu Yifei, Huang Yimei (Rose), goes through a life full of love, hate, and separations, ultimately marrying Lord Luo, who is more than twenty years her senior.
Some netizens sigh, wondering why the producers even bothered to buy the rights to Yishu’s “The Rose’s Tale” when the off-screen story of Liu Yifei and her godfather, and the producer of “The Rose’s Tale,” Chen Jinfei, spanning over twenty years, would be far more captivating if turned into a drama.
**The proximity of Liu Yifei and Chen Jinfei’s relationship always involves one woman’s name—Yang Caiyu, often referred to as “Wang Wang Lei Qing,” a counterpart to Liu Yifei.**
How much did Chen Jinfei pamper Liu Yifei back then?
He founded a film company, assembled a management and publicity team solely to serve Liu Yifei, the company’s only star artist. He gave her an extravagant coming-of-age ceremony and brought resources like “Chinese Paladin,” “The Story of a Noble Family,” and “Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils” to her doorstep.
People who worked on “The Story of a Noble Family” revealed that at the time, Chen Kun was reluctant to act with Liu Yifei. For professional actors like Chen Kun, who were trained in the craft, Liu Yifei was considered an amateur who could barely deliver her lines fluently.
But Liu Yifei had excellent resources, an extraordinary appearance, and an ethereal temperament.
Amidst all the speculation about Liu Yifei and her godfather Chen Jinfei’s real relationship, a new “godmother,” Yang Caiyu, appeared by his side. Yang Caiyu left a strong impression in Feng Xiaogang’s films “Youth” and “If You Are the One.”
Later, in the TV drama field, Yang Caiyu also starred in two major IP dramas, “Like a Flowing River” and “Ode to Joy.”
Interestingly, Yang Caiyu’s smooth career progression in the entertainment industry coincided with Liu Yifei’s relatively quiet years.
Some began to suspect that Liu Yifei’s resources in film and fashion had significantly dwindled due to Chen Jinfei’s departure from her life. This situation mirrored that of Angelababy after her breakup with Huang Xiaoming.
The most puzzling thing was that the luxury cars, mansions, and even pet dogs Yang Caiyu was photographed with had all appeared alongside Liu Yifei before.
Looking at the comparison pictures found by netizens, one can only say that in the entertainment industry, anything is possible. There are so many coincidences that we, the onlookers, have come to believe there truly is such a thing as serendipity.
However, “A Dream of Splendor,” co-starring Liu Yifei and Chen Xiao, once again elevated Liu Yifei to the position of a top actress. Her collaboration with Li Xian in “To the Windy Place” also brought a refreshing breeze to the screen.
Wherever the “Fairy” goes, people notice the reappearance of her long-lost godfather Chen Jinfei and his company.
While other top actresses born in the 1980s start their own studios, become producers and supervisors, and busy themselves with investments, Liu Yifei remains serene and loyal to her roots. Could it be that to her, godfather Chen Jinfei is forever the most reliable person in the entertainment industry?
In the drama “The Rose’s Tale,” the character Rose, played by Liu Yifei, experiences love with characters portrayed by Peng Guanying, Lin Gengxin, Lin Yi, and Wallace Huo, ultimately experiencing a heart-wrenching farewell with Wallace Huo’s character.
Some sigh that in comparison to her rich on-screen romantic life, Liu Yifei, who has only publicly dated Song Seung-heon, has a much more colorful emotional world in her dramas. She repeated kiss scenes with Peng Guanying over ten times.
If possible, netizens still hope that the “Goddess” Liu Yifei can find a male lead in her real life who matches her in talent and looks, and is closer to her age.