[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hong-kong-1984":3,"chapter-hong-kong-1984-hong-kong-1984-building-a-cultural-empire-chapter-51":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},2224035,4066,"Chapter 51: Victory Banquet for the Ancient City of Jingjue","hong-kong-1984-building-a-cultural-empire-chapter-51",51,"\u003Cp>In the banquet hall of the Peninsula Hotel, crystal chandeliers bathed the entire room in resplendent golden brilliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forty-two million!\" Shao Shaw Yifu raised his champagne glass, his face glowing with pride. \"The Ancient City of Jingjue has broken the box office record in Xiangjiang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunderous applause filled the hall, and excited smiles beamed on the faces of all the creative staff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This toast is for our screenwriter—Xiang Qian!\" Shao Shaw Yifu announced loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone raised their glasses; Wang Jing stood on stage, nodding with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And for our director—Wang Jing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Jing, sporting a rotund belly, cheerfully stood up, lifted his glass, and drained it in one gulp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qianzai!\" Wang Jing set down his glass and immediately hurried to Xiang Qian's side. \"When will filming for the second part begin? I've already prepared the script!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian took a slow sip of wine and smiled. \"No rush.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No rush?!\" Wang Jing's eyes widened. \"You're not in a hurry, but I am! All of Xiangjiang is waiting to see the second part of Ghost Blows Out the Light!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the fat man's anxious expression, Xiang Qian couldn't help but laugh. \"Wang Pangzi, what are you rushing for? The box office isn't going to run away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qianzai!\" Wang Jing grabbed Xiang Qian's sleeve. \"Do you know how many people are eyeing this IP right now? Golden Harvest, Cinema City, even folks over in Wanwan are asking around!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian raised an eyebrow. \"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian patted his shoulder. \"Rest assured, they won't guess that Songbai is me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Jing's mouth hung open; it took him a long while to finally squeeze out, \"Qianzai, you...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qianzai.\" Zhou Zhou Huimin approached, arm-in-arm with Sun Li. \"Sister Li has something to discuss with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Li smiled gently. \"Qianzai, I'd like to discuss the second album with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian nodded. \"Go ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The album Rebirth sold very well. I want to strike while the iron is hot and start working on the second one immediately,\" Sun Li said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment's thought, Xiang Qian agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow, so lively!\" Cheng Long squeezed through with a wine glass in hand. \"Qianzai, you didn't even invite me to the victory banquet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian laughed. \"Aren't you supposed to be at home recovering from your injury?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even while recovering, I had to come show my support!\" Cheng Long slung an arm around Wang Jing's neck. \"Wang Pangzi, I heard you're so anxious you can't sleep?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Jing rolled his eyes. \"Brother Long, don't tease me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Long burst into laughter. \"I heard Raymond Chow was so angry he was jumping up and down. Is that true?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian merely smiled without speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Long leaned in closer and lowered his voice. \"Qianzai, next time there's a good opportunity like this, remember to bring me along!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian raised an eyebrow. \"Why? Did Golden Harvest treat you poorly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Long chuckled. \"Who would ever complain about having too much money?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shao Shaw Yifu walked over to Xiang Qian and patted his shoulder. \"Ah Qian, you did a splendid job this time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian replied respectfully, \"Uncle Six honors me with his praise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The success of The Ancient City of Jingjue is largely due to you and Wang Jing,\" Shao Shaw Yifu said meaningfully. \"How do you plan to film the second part?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian pondered for a moment. \"For Dragon Ridge Tomb, we will focus more on location shooting. I'll have Wang Jing lead the team to Shaanxi for filming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shao Shaw Yifu smiled with satisfaction. \"Good. Whatever support you need, just ask.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the banquet drew to a close, the guests, slightly tipsy, chatted in small groups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Jing hurried over to Xiang Qian again. \"Qianzai, when exactly are we starting filming?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian glanced at him. \"Next month.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Jing's eyes widened. \"Really?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm.\" Xiang Qian nodded. \"First, take Ah Min and Rongzai to Shaanxi to scout the location.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Jing rubbed his hands together excitedly. \"No problem! I'll arrange it tomorrow!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Zhou Huimin walked over and took Xiang Qian's arm. \"Finished chatting? It's time to go home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian looked at her tenderly. \"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stepping out of the hotel, the night breeze was slightly cool. Zhou Zhou Huimin leaned against his shoulder. \"Qianzai, things are going to get very busy from now on, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian tightened his grip on her hand. \"Yes, but it will be worth it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",736,"2026-06-17T20:39:14.290Z",1,"Qwen3.5 397B","a5ba281959f21ba36477d09573b7b3a774dfda308f411e3465e270aaf3836a3f","hong-kong-1984-building-a-cultural-empire-chapter-52","hong-kong-1984-building-a-cultural-empire-chapter-50",152,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhong-kong-1984-cover.jpg"]