Chapter 123: Deep Affection, Heavy Meaning

Late at night, in the rented apartment, Xiang Fei sat at the dining table, with the script and casting list for "Wolf Warrior 2" spread out before him. Zhou Huimin brought two cups of hot tea, saw his furrowed brows, and asked softly, "Still worried about casting?"

Xiang Fei rubbed his temples: "Brother Jackie Chan playing Leng Feng is no problem, and you playing Rachel is also suitable, but the other roles..."

The phone suddenly rang, breaking the silence in the room.

"Hello? Ah Fei?" A warm voice came from the other end of the line.

"Brother?" Xiang Fei was somewhat surprised, "Not resting yet at this hour?"

"Ah Mei and I know your situation," Leslie Cheung chuckled lightly, "Ah Mei and I discussed it and want to help you."

Xiang Fei's hand gripping the phone tightened: "This..."

"Don't rush to refuse," Leslie Cheung said gently, "First, let us see the script?"

A cheerful voice suddenly came from the other end of the line: "Ah Fei! Brother and I are coming to your place tomorrow to read the script!"

"Sister Mei..." Xiang Fei felt his throat tighten.

"Oh, don't be so indecisive," Anita Mui said carefree, "You are my brother Leslie, so helping you is only right!"

Zhou Huimin, hearing this from the side, couldn't help but laugh out loud. Xiang Fei glared at her, yet couldn't hide the smile at the corner of his mouth: "Then... thank you."

Just as he hung up, the ringtone sounded again.

"Ah Fei!" Sammo Hung's booming voice made Xiang Fei pull the receiver away, "Heard you're making a big production?"

"Brother Sammo..." Xiang Fei was about to explain.

"Ah Ying and I have agreed," Sammo Hung cut him off directly, "We two will act for you for free!"

Xiang Fei was too shocked to speak. Zhou Huimin quickly took the phone: "Brother Sammo, Brother Ying, thank you so much!"

"What thanks are needed," Sammo Hung said generously, "Ah Fei is in trouble, can we big brothers just stand by and do nothing?"

The voice on the other end changed to Lin Zhengying's steady tone: "Ah Fei, make a good film."

"Brother Ying..." Xiang Fei's voice was somewhat choked.

Just as he put down the phone, the ringtone sounded again.

"Brother Fei! It's Wang Jing!" Wang Jing's voice was full of energy, "Heard you're making a blockbuster? Do you need an assistant director!"

Immediately followed by Chin Siu-ho: "Brother Fei, I happen to be free recently..."

Stephen Chow's shy voice: "Brother Fei... can I play a small role..."

Andy Lau's steady voice: "Brother Fei, just ask if you need anything."

Ada Choi said playfully: "Director, I'll be your vase for free!"

After hanging up the last call, Xiang Fei sat on the sofa, unable to calm down for a long time. Zhou Huimin leaned on his shoulder and said softly, "See, everyone supports you."

Xiang Fei took a deep breath: "I didn't expect..."

"Because you deserve it," Zhou Huimin said seriously, "Over these years, how many people you have helped, everyone remembers it in their hearts."

The next morning, Leslie Cheung and Anita Mui arrived at the apartment first.

"I've finished reading the script," Leslie Cheung sat elegantly on the sofa, "I want to play that Zhuo Yifan."

Anita Mui flipped through the script: "I want to play that female officer! So cool!"

Just as they were speaking, Sammo Hung and Lin Zhengying pushed open the door and entered.

"Yo, so lively!" Sammo Hung's loud voice echoed through the entire apartment.

Xiang Fei spread the script on the coffee table: "Brother Sammo, how about you play the old squad leader?"

"No problem!" Sammo Hung patted his chest, "Guaranteed to bring out the flavor of a veteran!"

Lin Zhengying pointed at the script: "This villainous leader, leave it to me."

The small apartment was soon crowded with people. Zhou Xingxing shrank into a corner and said quietly, "I... I can play a supermarket owner..."

Andy Lau patted his shoulder: "Xing Zai, relax."

Chin Siu-ho and several stuntmen were demonstrating moves on the balcony: "This fight scene can be designed like this..."

While everyone was discussing the script, Zhou Huimin pulled Xiang Fei into the kitchen: "Now that we've saved a huge amount on salaries, we can use the money for production."

Xiang Fei looked at the lively scene in the living room, his eyes burning: "What merit do I have..."

"Because you are a good director," Zhou Huimin said gently, "Everyone believes in you."

At noon, everyone simply ate boxed meals and continued discussing. Leslie Cheung and Anita Mui rehearsed on the balcony, Sammo Hung and Lin Zhengying demonstrated fight moves in the living room, and Wang Jing and Stephen Chow huddled together designing jokes.

Xiang Fei stood in the middle and clapped his hands: "Everyone, we officially start filming next week!"

"Good!" Everyone responded in unison, their voices almost lifting the roof off.

After seeing everyone off, the apartment finally quieted down. Zhou Huimin was cleaning up the scripts and drink cups scattered on the floor, while Xiang Fei stood by the window, gazing at the Xiangjiang night view.

"What are you thinking?" Zhou Huimin walked over and asked.

Xiang Fei said softly: "Cannot betray everyone's trust."

Zhou Huimin held his hand: "You will do it."

Moonlight spilled onto the script on the coffee table; next to the three characters "Wolf Warrior 2", densely written were the most brilliant names in the Xiangjiang film industry.