Chapter 120: Finally Stepping Onto the Land of China

After some back-and-forth, Li Lekang finally managed to send Kendall on his way. Relieved, he returned to his godmother’s house with gifts in hand. He would be spending Christmas Eve here tonight, and he had also prepared holiday gifts for the Saint Sisters in advance. Having "embezzled" quite a bit recently, he was generous enough that the gifts were sure to be a delightful surprise for them all.

The rest of the evening was peaceful and free of "artillery fire." Li Lekang set up the Christmas tree, lit the string lights, and tidied the entire house. It had been a long time since he felt this way. Although the world felt familiar, it was also slightly surreal; at the beginning, he had inevitably felt a sense of hollow alienation. However, as his personal connections deepened, he found that human adaptability was truly remarkable. At the very least, he was now enjoying the joy of gathering together for the holidays.

A different kind of joy awaited him. The mother and daughter had spent quite some time in their room changing, and when they finally emerged, they revealed themselves as two stunning Christmas vixens. Their bright red dresses were paired with black stockings and high heels, their lips painted a vibrant, dazzling shade of red. The pair looked absolutely ravishing, leaving Judy feeling a bit shy. "Do you think this is appropriate?" she asked.

"Lekang is taking our Christmas portraits for this year; they have to be beautiful and stylish!" Chloe insisted. She found it perfectly normal—the holidays, after all, demanded a sense of grandeur.

"Honestly, you both look incredible!" Li Lekang maintained an appreciative gaze while his hands steadily held the camera. Ever since he had the money and time, he had taken an interest in photography, and today it finally came in handy. Since they wanted artistic portraits, he was able to satisfy them from a more professional perspective.

They stood together against the backdrop of the Christmas tree, posing in various ways—sometimes serious, sometimes alluring. After her initial awkwardness, Judy gradually relaxed, confidently showcasing her beauty and elegance.

"Beautiful! You two look like sisters!" Li Lekang said, showing them the results on his camera.

"Wow, these are amazing!"

"Mom looks the best in this one!"

"Lekang, come join us!"

Chloe pulled him into the middle. Amidst the balloons and gift boxes, he captured the joyful moment of this family, freezing it in time with a shutter click.

Then came the traditional Christmas Eve segment: eating turkey. Judy, not particularly religious, wanted to say a prayer, but Li Lekang opted out—after all, he was a god. Well, a charlatan, perhaps, but he certainly wouldn’t pray to his arch-nemesis. Pouring a drink for the demons and devil lords would be more his style. After this unconventional ritual, the rest of the night was spent eating, drinking, and having fun.

Judy, who wasn't very good at video games, was pulled in to play as well. Motion-sensing games were fun for all ages, though the sight of Li Lekang dancing along with the anime girls on the screen had them laughing uncontrollably. They played and goofed around until late into the night. Even Chloe was allowed a glass of wine, and when it was time for bed, she insisted on being coaxed before she would head to her room. Li Lekang kissed her forehead, turned off the light, and closed the door behind him. The exhaustion of the day melted away into a sweet, comfortable sleep.

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As Christmas passed, the American holiday season began to wind down, and people prepared to return to work and school. Judy reminded him that their journey to China was about to begin.

The team consisted of over twenty people, including his head butler Judy, assistants, bodyguards, translators, and the production crew. They planned for a generous stay, as he didn't want the schedule to be too tight; rushing through it would be meaningless. At the very least, he wanted to see the landscapes and capture the cultural scenes to fill the location segments of *Li Lekang’s Magic Journey*, showing the world the magnificence of China.

Even before the NBC show had aired, the exclusive broadcast rights outside of North America were already being discussed. China had expressed a strong interest, and many European countries were intrigued as well. This was destined to be an international program, so Li Lekang wanted to ensure China received plenty of spectacular footage.

Before departure, Judy was busy managing logistics. Traveling with a team was vastly different from traveling solo; there were mountains of paperwork, hardware, and equipment to manage. There were also local partner companies to coordinate with, along with advertising sponsors and business engagements to handle—all of which would help promote Li Lekang’s image and fame.

What pleased Judy was that while Li Lekang was never keen on commercial activities in the U.S., he didn't mind doing more in China. He had an inexplicable passion for his homeland and was happy to become famous there. His willingness to be in the spotlight was, of course, good for the team; it meant higher income and smoother operations. The title of "Global Superstar" would truly be built by them. Judy did an excellent job of rallying everyone’s enthusiasm. Although Li Lekang was the protagonist, the pyramid couldn't be built without the support of the cast. With a final bit of motivational talk, Judy managed the team's morale perfectly.

Then came the day of departure. The team split into two groups: one traveled on the Gulfstream G650, while the other escorted the luggage via commercial flight. Li Lekang generously provided business-class tickets; after a dozen hours of flight, it was better for everyone’s comfort.

He, of course, was even more comfortable on the G650. Flying at an altitude of over ten thousand meters, the flight was smooth and fast. The jet maintained a cruising speed of Mach 0.85, allowing them to depart later than the commercial flight yet arrive even earlier. He took a nap on the sofa, and by the time he woke up, they were almost at their destination.

The first stop of the trip: Beijing.

He could already see the vast land beneath him from the plane. Even though he hadn't seen it from this angle many times in his previous life, he felt a special sense of intimacy that drew his gaze. As the plane approached the airport and landed smoothly, he could feel the cold of January the moment he stepped down the stairs. It was as biting as the weather in New York, and he couldn't help but wrap his coat tighter.

In his previous life, Li Lekang had been a southerner, sensitive to the cold. In contrast, the girls around him were exceptionally excited. Underneath their coats, they wore only stockings and boots, completely unfazed by the chill—were their legs refrigerated? The five Saint Sisters were as inseparable as ever, serving as assistants in name but functioning as bodyguards and aides who fed him, helped him dress, and ran to the front of any fray. Although Li Lekang hadn't let them fight anyone, and he couldn't use his American-style martial arts here, they looked fantastic just standing there. They were sharp and imposing—the kind of top-tier talent only seen in movies, whereas real-life female bodyguards were usually burly and rugged.

While he was lost in thought, the shuttle bus arrived to pick them up. Li Lekang couldn't strut away as freely as he did in the U.S. due to different national conditions, but the VIP terminal and express lanes were still open to him. The immigration process was smooth, and after getting his passport stamped, the team officially entered the country. The China tour had begun!

His accompanying assistant was already using a camera to record a vlog. Li Lekang gave a thumbs-up to the lens, and then the motorcade arrived to pick them up. The local partner agency was CNA, a company of considerable scale and strength that handled activities for many international stars, including A-list actors and singers.

They had sent a motorcade composed entirely of Mercedes-Benz and Alphard vehicles. The lead representative greeted them warmly in English, but Li Lekang responded in fluent Chinese.

The representative was stunned for a moment before laughing. "Your Chinese is truly fluent; I couldn't hear a single American accent!"

Li Lekang thought to himself that he had transmigrated with his soul intact, not that he was a native ABC, but he couldn't say that. He simply maintained his "genius" persona. "I suppose I just have a natural talent for this language! Haha!"