Chapter 514

"Deng Ziqi, are you crazy? Don't you know how much Su Meng dislikes Buddhism?"

"In some people's eyes, Su Meng is practically a public enemy of Buddhism, and you're still asking her to write a Buddhist song for you?"

Many of the others quietly nodded.

Su Meng had openly blasted Buddhism on a show before.

The two sides were already at odds — this was common knowledge.

Zhu Jiejing, however, was perceptive. She glanced at Deng Ziqi thoughtfully and said softly.

"Ziqi, are you trying to help Su Meng ease things with Buddhism?"

Deng Ziqi nodded and sighed as she spoke.

"After all, when it comes to religion, Su Meng staying at odds with people all the time isn't going to work."

"Not to mention anything else, just within the entertainment circle alone, this is a ticking time bomb."

"You all know I'm from Hong Kong Island — there are plenty of people there who believe in this stuff."

"Recently, quite a few people have already passed along messages, telling you to rein it in a bit."

"Su Meng, I'm begging you — can you not be so stubborn?"

By the end, her voice had taken on a pleading tone.

Seeing her pitiful, delicate appearance, many people felt a bit of sympathy well up.

They were all people who moved in the circle — how could they not imagine it?

The chaos of Hong Kong Island's entertainment circle — everyone knew about that.

Although things had gotten much better over the years, it wasn't as glamorous on the surface as it appeared.

And it was an open secret that Hong Kong Island's entertainers generally indulged in feudal superstition.

Those who believed in feng shui, had their fortunes told, sought out masters, changed their names to change their luck… these were all child's play.

There were even plenty who kept little ghosts!

For example, there was a female star in Hong Kong Island's entertainment circle who originally debuted with a pure, innocent maiden image.

Later, in an era before AI face-swapping, she appeared on camera in person.

With an entire set of extremely explicit photos and videos, she became the dream girl of many people… ahem, ahem…

This Hong Kong Island actress kept a full four little ghosts in her home!

What many people didn't know was that although Hong Kong Island's entertainment circle was full of bigwigs,

in fact, for a very long time,

the most influential person in the entire Hong Kong Island entertainment circle was not some Heavenly King, not some capital mogul, but a man who called himself "White Long Wang"!

There were many legends about White Long Wang's origins — some said he used to be an electrical appliance repairman, others said he fixed bicycles; in any case, he didn't come from a wealthy family.

The story goes that one day he suddenly had a dream and realized he was the reincarnation of White Long Wang, and from then on began telling fortunes for others.

The entire Hong Kong Island entertainment circle, from the various capital moguls at the top down to the star entertainers at the bottom, flocked to him in droves, believing in him utterly and worshipping him like a god.

From this, one could see the extent of superstition in Hong Kong Island's entertainment circle.

Among them, those who believed in Buddhism and styled themselves as Buddhists were also not few!

How these people would view Su Meng for blasting Buddhism was easy to imagine.

Although Deng Ziqi spoke lightly about it, the fact that she was close to Su Meng was something the whole nation knew.

The pressure she had been under during this period was probably considerable!

……

A hint of disdain curled at the corner of Su Meng's mouth.

Passing along messages? Telling me to rein it in?

Heh… you ordinary mortals, do you even know what kind of existence you're facing?

Lowering his head in thought, a crazy idea suddenly flashed through Su Meng's mind.

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"Ziqi, I've been pretty busy lately."

"Once this period passes, I'll properly produce an album for you."

Huh? Everyone was instantly startled.

Su Meng was going to produce an album for Deng Ziqi?

Was this real?

One had to know that although Su Meng hadn't released few musical works, they had all been released as singles.

He hadn't even released an album of his own yet, and now he was going to produce one for Deng Ziqi?

Deng Ziqi was also shocked, completely dumbfounded.

Your train of thought jumps way too fast, doesn't it?

We were just talking about the Buddhism thing — how did you suddenly jump to an album?

Then, snapping back to her senses, she was suddenly overjoyed.

"Su Meng, are you serious?"

"Are you really going to produce an album for me?"

Su Meng nodded and said seriously.

"Yes, and it'll be a divine album!"

"An album powerful enough to crush the entire Hong Kong Island music scene!"

"Heh… don't accept it? Then I'll beat them into accepting it!"

"Little Heavenly Queen of Chinese music? That 'little' can be dropped now!"

GLOSSARY:

【Su Meng, Deng Ziqi, Zhu Jiejing, White Long Wang, Master, Paohongfu Sect, Shejidao Sect】

What?

Everyone present was stunned.

Are you serious?

A divine album that suppresses the entire Hong Kong music scene?

Although the Hong Kong entertainment circle has weakened considerably now, a centipede dies but never falls — it still holds a position of great importance.

You're actually going to suppress the entire Hong Kong music scene?

And also elevate Deng Ziqi from little heavenly queen to heavenly queen?

How could that be possible?

Rationally speaking, no one dared believe it.

But… for some reason, deep in everyone's heart there was a profound conviction.

…

Deng Ziqi was completely dumbfounded, muttering.

"I originally just wanted you to write a song related to Buddhism…"

"Heh." Su Meng laughed, suddenly struck by a mischievous idea.

"No problem, how about 'Praying to Buddha'? Want it?"

"'Praying to Buddha'?" Deng Ziqi couldn't help but freeze at the name.

You changed way too fast, didn't you?

Just now you had a look like you were at death's enmity with Buddhism, and now you're praying to Buddha?

Could it be… Deng Ziqi nodded, secretly thinking she had seen through Su Meng's intention.

He's softening relations, lulling the enemy!

"Alright, I'll sing it!"

Su Meng grabbed a piece of paper and started scribbling, saying casually.

"This song isn't very difficult — record it and release it whenever you're free these few days."

"Got to let you show off on the download charts for a few days, right?"

Before long, Su Meng casually stuffed the paper into Deng Ziqi's hand.

"Lyrics, melody, arrangement — all done for you. Don't go making fun of me again in the future."

Then he turned to the others and said.

"I have some matters these few days, need to go abroad for a bit."

"Sister Zhu, Jingxing, you all take everyone and start practicing the dance first."

"Especially you, Reba — your part is the heaviest, so work hard during this period."