[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hong-kong-1984":3,"chapter-hong-kong-1984-hong-kong-1984-building-a-cultural-empire-chapter-73":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},2224057,4066,"Chapter 73: Xiang Sheng's Love","hong-kong-1984-building-a-cultural-empire-chapter-73",73,"\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master Xiang!\" Several crew members hurried forward. \"What brings you here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He strode onto the film set, his gaze sweeping over the busy crew before finally settling on the casino hall where filming was underway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the lights, her red lips curved slightly upward, her eyes flowing with expression; she was breathtakingly beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Sheng froze on the spot, the cigar dropping from his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who... who is this stunning beauty?\" he asked the script supervisor beside him in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following his gaze, the script supervisor replied, \"Oh, that is Miss Zhang Min, playing Gao Jin the God of Gamblers' wife.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Sheng narrowed his eyes, a playful smile curling the corners of his mouth. \"Interesting...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"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?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Sheng marched over, clapped Xiang Fei on the shoulder, and said, \"Ah Fei, not bad shooting!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet his eyes remained fixed on Zhang Min, his smile radiant. \"This must be Miss Zhang Min? I've long heard your name!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Min smiled politely. \"Greetings, Young Master Xiang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Sheng seized her hand and shook it enthusiastically. \"Oh, don't be so formal; just call me Ah Sheng!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Fei frowned, sensing something amiss, and quickly interjected, \"Uncle Sheng, we still have the next scene to shoot shortly...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After filming concluded, Xiang Sheng directly blocked Zhang Min, who was preparing to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Zhang, are you free tonight? I've reserved dinner on the top floor of the Lisboa Hotel; shall we go together?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Min politely declined. \"I apologize, Young Master Xiang, but I need to memorize my lines tonight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Undeterred, Xiang Sheng pressed, \"Then what about tomorrow? I've just bought a yacht; let me take you for a spin at sea!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Min smiled faintly. \"I appreciate Young Master Xiang's kind offer, but my schedule is extremely full recently.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, she turned gracefully and departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stroking his chin, Xiang Sheng felt no anger; instead, his interest grew. \"She has personality; I like that!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night, in a hotel suite, Xiang Fei was discussing the next day's shooting plan with Xiang Qiang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Xiang Qiang received a phone call, and his expression immediately darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This Ah Sheng, what mischief is he up to now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Fei looked up. \"What's wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qiang snorted coldly. \"He just had 999 roses delivered to Zhang Min's room!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Fei pressed his forehead. \"I knew it...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other end of the line, Xiang Sheng remained unconcerned. \"Big Brother, I am pursuing true love!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qiang shouted furiously, \"Love my foot! Starting tomorrow, you are banned from approaching the film set!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, Zhang Min proactively sought out Xiang Fei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master Xiang, regarding the matter of Mr. Xiang Sheng...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Fei wore an apologetic expression. \"Ah Min, I am truly sorry; my uncle, he...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Min smiled faintly. \"I understand. However, I have a suggestion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What suggestion?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about letting my 'boyfriend' come visit the set?\" Zhang Min blinked. \"That should make Young Master Xiang realize the difficulty and retreat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Fei's eyes lit up. \"Excellent idea!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That afternoon, a tall, well-dressed mixed-race man arrived at the film set and intimately put his arm around Zhang Min's waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, Xiang Sheng immediately rushed over. \"Who is this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Min leaned sweetly against the man's shoulder. \"My boyfriend, Michael; he just returned from England.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Michael politely extended his hand. \"Hello, Young Master Xiang; Minmin often speaks of you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Sheng's face turned green then white; finally, he could only force a dry laugh. \"Haha, good, very good...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This farce finally came to an end, and the filming of \"God of Gamblers\" returned to its proper track.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After wrapping up for the night, Xiang Fei specifically sought out Zhang Min. \"Ah Min, thank you for cooperating today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Min laughed. \"It was nothing. However...\" She lowered her voice. \"That Michael is actually my cousin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Fei paused for a moment, then burst into hearty laughter. \"Clever! Truly clever!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",813,"2026-06-17T20:39:14.290Z",1,"Qwen3.5 397B","f6396db8084012ceda2cb461307b2a257e652e8e1e163382a478ebf957b612ff","hong-kong-1984-building-a-cultural-empire-chapter-74","hong-kong-1984-building-a-cultural-empire-chapter-72",152,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhong-kong-1984-cover.jpg"]