[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hong-kong-1984":3,"chapter-hong-kong-1984-hong-kong-1984-building-a-cultural-empire-chapter-92":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},2224076,4066,"Chapter 92: It's New Year","hong-kong-1984-building-a-cultural-empire-chapter-92",92,"\u003Cp>New Year's Eve, dusk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Fei stood before the main gate of the old Xiang residence, looking up at the simple yet elegant Chinese courtyard. Large red lanterns hung at the entrance, fresh Spring Festival couplets were pasted on the doors, and bursts of laughter and cheerful voices drifted from within the yard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a deep breath, pushed open the gate, and upon entering, saw his biological father, Xiang Yan, playing Chinese chess with the Old Master in the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Yan, playing black, frowned deeply, staring at the board in contemplation. The Old Master, calm and composed, held a red chariot piece in his hand and said with a smile, \"You must think carefully about this move.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Fei smiled slightly, stepped forward, and respectfully called out, \"Grandfather, Father, I am back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Yan looked up, and upon seeing Xiang Fei, a rare smile appeared on his face: \"Ah Fei is back? Come quickly, tell me how I should make this move.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Old Master waved his hand with a laugh: \"Don't listen to him; he just wants you to cheat for him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Fei chuckled, and was about to speak when he suddenly heard heated discussion coming from the living room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Golden Harvest's schedule for the Spring Festival slot is too aggressive; we must find a way to suppress them!\" This was Xiang Qiang's low, powerful voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shaw Brothers is no simple opponent either; they have bought out several prime advertising slots,\" Xiang Sheng said, his tone carrying a hint of gravity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Fei walked into the living room and saw Xiang Qiang and Xiang Sheng sitting on the sofa, a pile of documents and reports spread out before them, clearly discussing their film scheduling strategy for the Spring Festival season.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle Qiang, Younger Uncle,\" Xiang Fei greeted them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qiang looked up, and upon seeing Xiang Fei, a smile spread across his face: \"Ah Fei is back? Perfect, come over and look at our plan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Fei walked over and sat down, then asked, \"What moves are Golden Harvest and Shaw Brothers making for this year's Spring Festival slot?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qiang snorted coldly: \"That old fox Raymond Chow has poured a lot of money into promotion this year and dragged several big-name stars to stand behind him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Sheng added, \"Shaw Brothers is not yielding either; they have bought out TVB's prime advertising slots, so our film promotion might be suppressed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Fei pondered for a moment, then suddenly smiled: \"Since they are buying advertisements, let us play a different game.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qiang raised an eyebrow: \"Oh? What idea do you have?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A glint of sharpness flashed in Xiang Fei's eyes: \"Offline events, celebrity roadshows, social media hype... While they throw money at ads, we will crush them with word-of-mouth and popularity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Sheng's eyes lit up: \"That makes sense! Spring Festival audiences eat this up the most!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qiang patted Xiang Fei on the shoulder in approval: \"Good lad, your mind works fast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing their serious discussion, Xiang Fei stood up and headed toward the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he reached the doorway, he heard Chen Lan's hearty laughter from inside: \"Sister, this braised pork you made is absolutely superb!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Fei's adoptive mother, Mother Wu, responded gently: \"Not at all, not at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Fei pushed open the door; the kitchen was filled with steam as Chen Lan and Mother Wu were busy preparing dishes for the New Year's Eve dinner. Two little boys—Xiang Zuo and Xiang You—were squatting on the floor, helping to pluck vegetable leaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the noise, Xiang Zuo and Xiang You looked up, and upon seeing a strange man standing at the door, they immediately became alert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who are you?\" Xiang Zuo stood up, tilting his small face upward to ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang You also came over, tilting his head to size up Xiang Fei: \"How did you get into our house?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Fei paused, then chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the commotion, Chen Lan turned around, and upon seeing him, immediately smiled: \"Oh, Ah Fei is back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She walked over, took Xiang Zuo and Xiang You by the hands, and said gently, \"This is your eldest brother, Xiang Fei.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Zuo and Xiang You widened their eyes: \"Eldest brother?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Fei squatted down, smiling as he patted the heads of his two younger brothers: \"Yes, I am your eldest brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang You blinked, then suddenly asked, \"Then, do you know how to play video games?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Zuo also excitedly crowded closer: \"Eldest Brother, do you know kung fu?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amused, Xiang Fei said, \"I know a little; I will teach you another day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Lan shook her head with a smile: \"You two, stop pestering your eldest brother; go wash your hands quickly, it is time to eat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Zuo and Xiang You let out a cheer and ran out of the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Fei stood up and looked at Chen Lan and Mother Wu: \"Do you need any help, Mother, Aunt?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Lan waved her hand: \"No need, no need; go keep the Old Master and the others company; we can handle things here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mother Wu also said with a smile, \"Ah Fei, go rest; the New Year's Eve dinner will be ready soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Fei nodded, turned, and left the kitchen, yet a wave of warmth surged in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At seven o'clock in the evening, the New Year's Eve dinner officially began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The large round table in the old Xiang residence was laden with abundant dishes—braised pork, steamed fish, white-cut chicken, abalone with sea cucumber and shark fin, steamed cured meats... The aroma overflowed, making one's mouth water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whole family sat together, radiating joy and harmony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Master Xiang sat in the seat of honor, raised his wine cup, and said with a smile, \"It is once again time for reunion; come, let us all drink a toast!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone clinked their cups together and shouted in unison, \"Happy New Year!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the meal, Xiang Zuo and Xiang You were the most active, constantly asking Xiang Fei questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eldest Brother, are the movies you make very impressive?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eldest Brother, can you take us to the film set to play?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Fei smiled and replied, \"When you are on holiday, I will take you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qiang and Xiang Sheng discussed business matters, while occasionally Xiang Fei would interject with a few words, offering his own insights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Lan and Mother Wu were busy serving food to everyone, occasionally reminding Xiang Zuo and Xiang You to eat slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the hall full of children and grandchildren, Old Master Xiang's face broke into a gratified smile: \"The family is lively this year; truly wonderful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Yan also sighed with emotion, \"Yes, having the whole family reunited is more important than anything else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, it is more important than anything else,\" Father Wu agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the New Year's Eve dinner concluded, Xiang Fei politely declined the offer to stay overnight and drove home alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The streets outside the car window were decorated with lanterns and festoons, the sound of firecrackers rising and falling, filled with the spirit of the New Year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned on the radio, which was playing festive New Year songs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling tonight's reunion dinner, the corners of Xiang Fei's mouth unconsciously curved upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Home is forever the warmest harbor.\u003C\u002Fp>",1218,"2026-06-17T20:39:14.290Z",1,"Qwen3.5 397B","eb8ecd26d4884b8bc9df70e6c998aa8f4a60992fd6bac6e38df404ef9458223f","hong-kong-1984-building-a-cultural-empire-chapter-93","hong-kong-1984-building-a-cultural-empire-chapter-91",152,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhong-kong-1984-cover.jpg"]