Chapter 80: Sensational Shock in Xiangjiang

Oriental Daily News front-page headline: "Wing Sheng Gambles 200 Million! Epic Blockbuster Starring Newcomers!"

Ming Pao entertainment section: "Xiang Fei Forcefully Promotes Newcomers! 'Titanic' Launches with an All-New Cast!"

Sing Tao Daily quoted industry insiders commenting: "Has Wing Sheng gone mad? Relying on two newcomers, Qian Qian Xiaohao and Cai Cai Shaofen, to carry the load?"

The entire Xiangjiang entertainment circle exploded in an uproar.

#### [Wing Sheng Pictures Emergency Meeting]

Lady Xiang flung a stack of newspapers onto the conference table: "The whole territory is questioning our casting choices!"

Xiang Qiang puffed on a cigar: "Two newcomers, a 200 million investment; the risk is far too great..."

Just then, Xiang Sheng suddenly approached Xiang Fei, his face beaming with a smile as he said, "Hehe... Big Nephew, do you think you could arrange a small role for Ah Min in your film?"

Hearing this, the corners of Xiang Fei's mouth curled up slightly, revealing a mischievous grin. He looked Xiang Sheng up and down, asking with an ambiguous smile, "Oh? Why should we arrange a role for her?"

Xiang Sheng scratched his head awkwardly, stammering, "Well... I just feel she's quite suited for acting, and she's always wanted to develop in that direction, so I thought I'd let her give it a try."

The smile on Xiang Fei's lips became even more pronounced as he teased, "Oh, is that really so?"

Xiang Sheng's face turned crimson in an instant; he lowered his head like a child caught doing something wrong, merely giggling foolishly without saying a word.

Seeing this, Xiang Fei found it somewhat amusing; he picked up the script from the table, flipped through a few pages, and pointed to a character, saying, "Alright, given your sincerity, I'll arrange a role for her. There's a friend of Rose here; the part isn't large, but she'll get some screen time. How does that sound?"

Upon hearing this, Xiang Sheng was immediately overjoyed; he nodded repeatedly and said gratefully, "Wonderful, Big Nephew, thank you so much! I'll go tell her the good news right away!" With that, he turned and left in high spirits.

Shaw Brothers Pictures, President's Office.

Li Guoming laughed loudly while looking at the newspaper: "Qian Qian Xiaohao? Cai Cai Shaofen? Never heard of them! Wing Sheng is intent on destroying its own Great Wall!"

Li Guoming immediately called a reporter: "Write me an article titled 'Wing Sheng, Desperate and Grasping at Straws: A 200 Million Gamble Likely to Result in Total Loss'!"

Inside the Wing Sheng training room, Qian Qian Xiaohao was diligently practicing his lines.

Cai Cai Shaofen walked over holding an English-style teacup: "Brother Hao, take a break."

Wiping sweat from his brow, Qian Qian Xiaohao said, "Ada, do you really think two newcomers like us can carry such a massive production?"

Cai Cai Shaofen said softly, "Brother Fei says we can do it, so we certainly can."

At that moment, Zhang Min walked in, with Xiang Sheng following behind: "Ah Min said she wanted to come and familiarize herself with the environment."

Zhang Min smiled and nodded at the two newcomers: "You two are working very hard."

At the interview site for Film Biweekly.

A reporter asked sharply: "Young Master Xiang, why not cast Zhou Zhou Runfa or Liu Liu Furong as the male lead? Why insist on choosing a newcomer?"

Xiang Fei responded calmly: "Jack requires a youthful and pure aura; a newcomer is precisely unburdened by any established image."

"And what about Cai Cai Shaofen? She has absolutely no experience."

"Precisely because of that, she can portray Rose's innocence and naivety regarding the ways of the world."

Late at night, Xiang Sheng and Zhang Min walked side by side.

"This role suits you very well," Xiang Sheng said. "Though the part isn't large, it is quite brilliant."

Zhang Min smiled: "The script is indeed written very well; I like it very much."

In the distance, Lady Xiang whispered to Xiang Qiang: "Ah Sheng seems to be in a good mood lately."

While Cai Cai Shaofen was practicing her water-falling scene, Zhou Zhou Huimin suddenly arrived.

"Ada, you need to relax your posture a bit more," Zhou Zhou Huimin demonstrated personally. "Imagine yourself truly in the freezing seawater."

Cai Cai Shaofen said gratefully: "Thank you, Sister Vivian!"

Not far away, Qian Qian Xiaohao was practicing sketching when Zhou Zhou Huimin walked over: "Hao Zai, Brother Fei said you draw quite well?"

Qian Qian Xiaohao shyly displayed his artwork: "I'm still learning..."

At the Clear Water Bay film set, before the giant cruise ship scenery.

Xiang Fei held up a megaphone: "Everyone! Today, 'Titanic' officially begins filming!"

Qian Qian Xiaohao and Cai Cai Shaofen stood in the front row, feeling both nervous and excited.

Zhang Min stood in the line of actors; Xiang Sheng whispered something beside her, eliciting a knowing smile.

Lady Xiang observed this and said to Xiang Qiang: "Brother Sheng has become much more cheerful lately."

#At Shaw Brothers Studio, Li Guoming watched the news report on Wing Sheng's filming commencement and fiercely smashed his teacup.

"Contact all cinema chains for me! Under no circumstances give Wing Sheng's film a favorable screening schedule!"

The secretary trembled with fear: "But... Golden Princess Circuit has already promised to give Wing Sheng the best..."

"What?!"