[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hong-kong-1984":3,"chapter-hong-kong-1984-hong-kong-1984-building-a-cultural-empire-chapter-47":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Hong Kong 1984",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2224031,4066,"Chapter 47: Shelter from the Storm","hong-kong-1984-building-a-cultural-empire-chapter-47",47,"\u003Cp>Kowloon Tong, Xin Yi An Teahouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Yan sat in the seat of honor, fingers tapping lightly on the table, his gaze sweeping over the several Xiangjiang triad bosses present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wang Yu has crossed the line this time,\" he said in a low voice laden with unquestionable authority. \"The film industry has its own rules; bringing people from the Bamboo Union to stir up trouble in Xiangjiang is showing no respect to any of you here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's simple,\" Xiang Yan said with a cold sneer. \"Make him understand that Xiangjiang is not Wanwan, not a place where he can do whatever he pleases.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spokesperson for 14K nodded. \"My people are already watching several of his venues; we can move anytime.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leader of Wo Shing Wo exhaled a ring of smoke. \"I hear he's recently been contacting Zhu Zhu Yanping?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Yan waved his hand. \"Courtesy first, force later. If Wang Yu knows what's good for him, we'll let this matter drop.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning at Shaw Brothers Studio.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The car is ready.\" Fang Fang Yihua handed Xiang Qian a set of keys. \"Uncle Six arranged it specially; the driver is a retired Flying Tiger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Li hurried over. \"Just received news; Wang Yu's people have already set up surveillance near the airport.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Long rolled up his sleeves. \"Should I call in a few brothers?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need,\" Xiang Qian shook his head. \"Uncle Six has already made all the arrangements.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the airport highway, a black Mercedes drove smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are cars following us,\" the driver glanced at the rearview mirror. \"Two Toyotas, at least eight men.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Zhou Huimin nervously grabbed Xiang Qian's hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a silver van suddenly rushed out from a side road, blocking the center of the street!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hold on tight!\" The driver yanked the steering wheel, the car drifting to avoid the collision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seven or eight men in black jumped down from the vehicle wielding clubs, their leader grinning viciously as he hammered on the window: \"Director Wu, our boss wants to invite you for tea!\" Xiang Qian was just about to step out when—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dull thud rang out, and the leader in black collapsed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two men in tracksuits emerged from the shadows, one wielding a telescopic baton, the other cracking his knuckles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three seconds,\" said the man with the baton.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough,\" his companion chuckled lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene that followed left Xiang Qian dumbfounded—the two men moved like tigers among sheep, and within a mere ten seconds, every man in black lay on the ground groaning in pain!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man with the baton tapped on the car window. \"Young Master Xiang asked me to convey: have a safe journey.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Beijing Airport, Wang Jing and the staff had been waiting for some time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qianzai! Ah Min!\" Wang Jing welcomed them warmly. \"The hotel is all arranged, right next to the film and television base.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Zhou Huimin let out a long sigh of relief. \"Finally safe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian turned to look back toward Xiangjiang, lost in thought. \"Wang Yu's reach cannot extend here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That evening, at the welcome banquet for the crew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hear things in Xiangjiang aren't very peaceful lately?\" Wang Jing asked quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian smiled. \"That's why filming on the mainland feels most secure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he spoke, his phone vibrated. A text message from Cheng Long arrived:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wang Yu is furious! He's asking around everywhere about the identities of those two men! Zhu Zhu Yanping has already been summoned by him to discuss 'Burning Island'!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiangjiang, Peninsula Hotel VIP private room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Zhu, the budget for 'Burning Island' has no ceiling!\" Wang Yu extinguished his cigar in the ashtray. \"I want an all-star cast: Cheng Long, Di Long, Leung Ka-fai; not a single one can be missing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhu Yanping wiped the sweat from his forehead. \"Mr. Wang, this film's subject matter is sensitive; I'm afraid...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fifty million,\" Wang Yu interrupted him. \"I'll transfer twenty million to your account first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zhu Zhu Yanping still hesitating, Wang Yu suddenly lowered his voice. \"I hear your daughter is studying film in Los Angeles? Hollywood certainly doesn't lack accidental mishaps.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The teacup in Zhu Zhu Yanping's hand crashed to the floor with a sharp snap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One week later, the headline on the entertainment page of the Oriental Daily read:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Triad Mega-Production! 'Burning Island' Assembles Four Best Actor Winners!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the accompanying photo, Wang Yu and Zhu Zhu Yanping stood before a banner reading \"Burning Island Production Team,\" with the figures of Cheng Long, Di Long, Leung Ka-fai, and Hung Kam-po clearly visible behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>",768,"2026-06-17T20:39:14.290Z",1,"Qwen3.5 397B","fce6c9e7c691d052bf08dac714aeb09a617414c72cd1b70731f3925b7be8d03a","hong-kong-1984-building-a-cultural-empire-chapter-48","hong-kong-1984-building-a-cultural-empire-chapter-46",152,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhong-kong-1984-cover.jpg"]