Chapter 73: Xiang Sheng's Love

Outside the Macau Lisboa Casino, a stretched Rolls-Royce Phantom slowly came to a halt; the door opened, and Xiang Sheng, a cigar clenched between his teeth, dressed in a white suit and wearing sunglasses, strode out with an air of swagger.

"Young Master Xiang!" Several crew members hurried forward. "What brings you here?"

Xiang Sheng exhaled a ring of smoke, grinned broadly, and said, "What, can't I come to visit the set? My nephew is directing; as his uncle, naturally I must come see!"

He strode onto the film set, his gaze sweeping over the busy crew before finally settling on the casino hall where filming was underway.

At that moment, Zhang Min, clad in a low-cut red evening gown, was arm-in-arm with Gao Jin, played by Xiang Fei, shooting a scene beside a gambling table.

Under the lights, her red lips curved slightly upward, her eyes flowing with expression; she was breathtakingly beautiful.

Xiang Sheng froze on the spot, the cigar dropping from his mouth.

"Who... who is this stunning beauty?" he asked the script supervisor beside him in a low voice.

Following his gaze, the script supervisor replied, "Oh, that is Miss Zhang Min, playing Gao Jin the God of Gamblers' wife."

Xiang Sheng narrowed his eyes, a playful smile curling the corners of his mouth. "Interesting..."

"Cut! That's a wrap!" Xiang Fei called a halt; turning around, he suddenly spotted Xiang Sheng and exclaimed in surprise, "Uncle Sheng, you're here?"

Xiang Sheng marched over, clapped Xiang Fei on the shoulder, and said, "Ah Fei, not bad shooting!"

Yet his eyes remained fixed on Zhang Min, his smile radiant. "This must be Miss Zhang Min? I've long heard your name!"

Zhang Min smiled politely. "Greetings, Young Master Xiang."

Xiang Sheng seized her hand and shook it enthusiastically. "Oh, don't be so formal; just call me Ah Sheng!"

Xiang Fei frowned, sensing something amiss, and quickly interjected, "Uncle Sheng, we still have the next scene to shoot shortly..."

After filming concluded, Xiang Sheng directly blocked Zhang Min, who was preparing to leave.

"Miss Zhang, are you free tonight? I've reserved dinner on the top floor of the Lisboa Hotel; shall we go together?"

Zhang Min politely declined. "I apologize, Young Master Xiang, but I need to memorize my lines tonight."

Undeterred, Xiang Sheng pressed, "Then what about tomorrow? I've just bought a yacht; let me take you for a spin at sea!"

Zhang Min smiled faintly. "I appreciate Young Master Xiang's kind offer, but my schedule is extremely full recently."

With that, she turned gracefully and departed.

Stroking his chin, Xiang Sheng felt no anger; instead, his interest grew. "She has personality; I like that!"

That night, in a hotel suite, Xiang Fei was discussing the next day's shooting plan with Xiang Qiang.

Suddenly, Xiang Qiang received a phone call, and his expression immediately darkened.

"This Ah Sheng, what mischief is he up to now!"

Xiang Fei looked up. "What's wrong?"

Xiang Qiang snorted coldly. "He just had 999 roses delivered to Zhang Min's room!"

Xiang Fei pressed his forehead. "I knew it..."

Xiang Qiang dialed Xiang Sheng's number immediately and launched into a tirade the moment it connected: "Have you lost your mind? Zhang Min is a newly signed artist under Wing Sing; don't you dare mess around!"

On the other end of the line, Xiang Sheng remained unconcerned. "Big Brother, I am pursuing true love!"

Xiang Qiang shouted furiously, "Love my foot! Starting tomorrow, you are banned from approaching the film set!"

The next day, Zhang Min proactively sought out Xiang Fei.

"Young Master Xiang, regarding the matter of Mr. Xiang Sheng..."

Xiang Fei wore an apologetic expression. "Ah Min, I am truly sorry; my uncle, he..."

Zhang Min smiled faintly. "I understand. However, I have a suggestion."

"What suggestion?"

"How about letting my 'boyfriend' come visit the set?" Zhang Min blinked. "That should make Young Master Xiang realize the difficulty and retreat."

Xiang Fei's eyes lit up. "Excellent idea!"

That afternoon, a tall, well-dressed mixed-race man arrived at the film set and intimately put his arm around Zhang Min's waist.

As expected, Xiang Sheng immediately rushed over. "Who is this?"

Zhang Min leaned sweetly against the man's shoulder. "My boyfriend, Michael; he just returned from England."

Michael politely extended his hand. "Hello, Young Master Xiang; Minmin often speaks of you."

Xiang Sheng's face turned green then white; finally, he could only force a dry laugh. "Haha, good, very good..."

This farce finally came to an end, and the filming of "God of Gamblers" returned to its proper track.

After wrapping up for the night, Xiang Fei specifically sought out Zhang Min. "Ah Min, thank you for cooperating today."

Zhang Min laughed. "It was nothing. However..." She lowered her voice. "That Michael is actually my cousin."

Xiang Fei paused for a moment, then burst into hearty laughter. "Clever! Truly clever!"