[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hong-kong-1984":3,"chapter-hong-kong-1984-hong-kong-1984-building-a-cultural-empire-chapter-83":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},2224067,4066,"Chapter 83: Cameo","hong-kong-1984-building-a-cultural-empire-chapter-83",83,"\u003Cp>In the spacious conference room of Wing Shing Film Company, sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows, spilling across the long table covered with design blueprints. Xiang Fei leaned over, studying the cruise ship deck designs just presented by art director Chen Guoqiang, his slender fingers tracing lightly across the paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The angle of this gangway still needs adjustment,\" Xiang Fei said, looking up at cinematographer Christopher Doyle. \"I want a shot that makes the audience feel the overwhelming pressure of the ship's massive size.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Doyle was about to respond, the conference room door was suddenly pushed open. Jackie Chan's signature hearty laughter arrived first: \"Ah Fei! I heard you're building a big ship?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Fei straightened up in surprise, seeing Jackie Chan dressed casually, followed by Sammo Hung and Lin Lin Zhengying. Sammo Hung maintained his characteristic steady gait, while Lin Lin Zhengying curiously surveyed the dazzling array of design blueprints filling the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Chan? Brother Hung? Brother Ying?\" Xiang Fei hurried forward to greet them. \"How did you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jackie Chan warmly patted Xiang Fei's shoulder: \"We just finished filming on the lot next door and happened to think you were preparing a new project here, so we came over to see if there's anything we can help with.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sammo Hung's gaze fell upon the cruise ship model on the table, a flash of admiration in his eyes: \"The design of this ship is very meticulous; even the details of the lifeboats have been crafted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Lin Zhengying picked up a script and flipped through it: \"Titanic... that name carries great momentum. Ah Fei, are you making a maritime-themed film?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Xiang Fei was about to explain his film concept in detail, Jackie Chan's eyes suddenly lit up: \"Ah Fei, how about arranging a small role for me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\" Xiang Fei hadn't reacted in time. \"The movie is still in pre-production...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My schedule is very open recently,\" Jackie Chan said enthusiastically. \"I could play a sailor or a waiter, something like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sammo Hung also became interested: \"With these old bones of mine, playing an old captain should be suitable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Lin Zhengying added seriously: \"We could add a passenger who understands feng shui, giving some warning before the ship meets disaster.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Fei was torn between laughter and tears: \"Uncle Ying, this is a romantic epic...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That makes it even more necessary for us green leaves to provide support,\" Lin Lin Zhengying said with utmost seriousness. \"Even red flowers need green leaves to hold them up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Xiang Fei didn't know how to respond, the conference room door opened again. Anita Mui entered gracefully, arm in arm with Leslie Cheung. She wore a pale purple dress today, the pearl necklace at her neck glowing with a warm luster under the sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard Wing Shing is preparing a new production?\" Anita Mui said with a smile. \"Leslie and I specifically came over to see if there's anything we can help with.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leslie Cheung elegantly nodded to everyone, a flash of admiration crossing his eyes as they swept over the design blueprints on the table: \"The design of this ship is very exquisite.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An assistant quietly leaned close to Xiang Fei's ear: \"Young Master Xiang, these are all big stars working for free...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Fei took a deep breath, his gaze sweeping across the faces of several superstars. Sunlight streamed through the windows, gilding them with a golden rim; in this moment, he suddenly found inspiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since everyone is so interested...\" Xiang Fei picked up the script and flipped through it quickly. \"I actually thought of a few cameo roles that would be very suitable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pointing to several scenes in the script, he explained:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Jackie Chan could play a street performer doing acrobatics on the deck, applauding Jack and Rose during the 'flying at the bow' scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Sammo Hung could play an old chef in the kitchen, silently preparing dinner for first class, with the camera only catching his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Lin Lin Zhengying could play a fortune teller in third class, reading palms for a few immigrants during the ballroom scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Anita Mui could play a noble lady in first class, conversing elegantly with other matrons during the dinner scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Leslie Cheung could play a violinist in the band, persisting in playing 'Nearer, My God, to Thee' even as the ship sinks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jackie Chan clapped and laughed loudly: \"Brilliant! I love this kind of role where I don't have to memorize lines but can still look cool!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sammo Hung stroked his beard with satisfaction: \"The kitchen scene is good, very grounded. Should I show off a couple of moves on set?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Lin Zhengying had already started conceptualizing his look: \"Need to prepare a compass prop... the costume should preferably be a dark long gown...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anita Mui, holding Leslie Cheung's arm, said: \"Then we will be the most elegant backdrop. Leslie, how is your violin practice coming along?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leslie Cheung smiled slightly: \"I should be able to manage a few simple notes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, Zhou Zhou Huimin worriedly held onto Xiang Fei: \"With so many big stars making cameos, won't it affect the main narrative of the film?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Fei shook his head with full confidence: \"Rest assured, their screen time will be controlled to the most appropriate level. These cameos are like signatures hidden in the corner of an oil painting; they won't overshadow the main subject, but will make knowledgeable viewers smile with understanding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pointing to the storyboard in the script, he explained: \"You see, Jackie Chan's acrobat appears only in the joyful scenes, Master Hung's chef only shows his back in transition shots, and Uncle Ying's fortune teller appears only in the group scenes with the immigrants...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Zhou Huimin nodded thoughtfully: \"So these cameos are more like adding some interesting details to the film?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly,\" Xiang Fei smiled. \"Just as in real history, the Titanic indeed had passengers of all walks of life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the preparatory reception hosted by Wing Shing, the light from the crystal chandeliers reflected off the champagne glasses. Jackie Chan raised his cup and laughed: \"Ah Fei, I've been acting for so many years, but this is the first time I've looked forward to such an extra role!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leslie Cheung sipped his champagne elegantly: \"Sometimes, the simplest cameo is the most unforgettable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anita Mui, holding Zhou Zhou Huimin's arm, said: \"Vivian, you must save a few good shots for us 'backdrops' when the time comes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Fei stood before the floor-to-ceiling windows, gazing at the night view of Victoria Harbour. The lights of the cruise ship reflected on the sea surface, as if already foreshadowing the future glory of Titanic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look,\" he said softly to Zhou Zhou Huimin beside him, \"this is the charm of cinema. Before filming has even begun, it already fills people with anticipation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1139,"2026-06-17T20:39:14.290Z",1,"Qwen3.5 397B","fea6371ee9f8710af3fec78a4051cc720033c8d8601d79b572bfd75b55d2e665","hong-kong-1984-building-a-cultural-empire-chapter-84","hong-kong-1984-building-a-cultural-empire-chapter-82",152,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhong-kong-1984-cover.jpg"]