Chapter 216: The Tremors of Xiangjiang

Xiang Fei sat in the study, a contact list spread open before him, his fingers tapping lightly on the names.

"If we're going to play, let's play big," he muttered to himself, then picked up the phone.

The first call went to Michael Hui.

"Brother Sam, it's me, Ah Fei."

"Wow, why does the big director have time for me?" came Michael Hui's hearty laughter from the other end of the line.

"After the New Year, I plan to hold a concert and want to invite you as a guest."

Silence fell on the other end of the line for two seconds.

"You... holding a concert?" Michael Hui's voice was full of disbelief. "Aren't you filming a new movie?"

"The movie must be filmed, and the songs must be sung," Xiang Fei laughed. "So, will you come?"

Michael Hui laughed heartily: "Interesting! I'll definitely be there!"

The second call was placed to Anita Mui.

"Hello, Sister Mei."

"Ah Fei?" Anita Mui's voice carried a hint of laziness. "What, do you want me to star in a new play?"

"No, I want to invite you as a guest for a concert."

"Whose concert?"

"Mine."

A "thud" sounded from the other end, as if the phone had been dropped on the floor.

"Hello? Sister Mei?"

"Wait, wait, wait..." Anita Mui picked up the phone. "You said you're holding a concert?"

"Yes."

"You? Xiang Fei? The Xiang Fei who makes movies?"

"Also the Xiang Fei who released an album."

Anita Mui burst into laughter: "Hahaha... Great! I'll definitely go! I want to see with my own eyes how you embarrass yourself on stage!"

Xiang Fei: "......"

For the next few hours, Xiang Fei's phone did not stop ringing.

When Li Keqin received the call, he was drinking tea and nearly choked: "Director... are you serious?"

"Of course."

"Alright! I'll definitely show my support!"

Kelly Chen laughed so hard on the other end of the line that she shook like a flower in the wind: "Ah Fei, did Sister Mei provoke you?"

"Cut the nonsense, will you come or not?"

"Coming, coming, coming! How could such a fun event miss me!"

When Leslie Cheung received the call, he was playing chess with Tsang Hok-tak.

"Ah Fei is holding a concert?" He raised an eyebrow and looked at Tsang Hok-tak. "What do you say, should I go?"

Tsang Hok-tak smiled: "Go, it sounds very interesting."

Leslie Cheung laughed into the phone: "Alright, I'll be your guest, but..."

"But what?"

"If you mess up the singing, I won't save the show, okay~"

The last call Xiang Fei made was to Jackie Chan.

"Big Brother, what are you busy with?"

"Ah Fei?" Jackie Chan's voice was full of energy. "On the film set, what's up?"

"After the New Year, I'm holding a concert and want to invite you to sing 'A Man Should Strengthen Himself'."

"Pfft—" the sound of spitting water came from the other end of the line, "What did you say? You're holding a concert?"

"Yes."

"You... singing?"

"What, don't believe me?"

Jackie Chan laughed heartily: "Believe it! How could I not! But..."

He lowered his voice: "Are you sure you want me to sing? My singing is famously... um... unique."

Xiang Fei also laughed: "That's exactly the effect I want, excitement!"

"Alright! Then I'll throw caution to the wind!"

That afternoon, the entertainment section of the Xiangjiang Daily prominently published the headline:

【SHOCK! Famous Director Xiang Fei Announces Personal Concert After New Year!】

As soon as the newspaper came out, the whole city was in an uproar.

In a tea restaurant, a few young people gathered together, discussing heatedly.

"Isn't Director Xiang a filmmaker? Why suddenly want to sing?"

"You're ignorant then! Director Xiang was once the champion of the Music Singing Competition!"

"Really?"

"Of course it's true! His 'Rebirth' album sold out back then! It's just that later, his movie success was so great, everyone forgot he could sing."

On the other side, a few veteran music fans were also discussing.

"I heard the guest lineup is super luxurious; Michael Hui, Anita Mui, and Leslie Cheung will all be there."

"Such a grand lineup? Then we must go see it!"

"Tickets will definitely be snatched up like crazy..."

Xiang Fei returned home to find Zhou Huimin sitting on the sofa, with more than ten newspapers spread out before her, all reporting on his concert.

"Satisfied?" Zhou Huimin raised an eyebrow at him. "Now the whole of Xiangjiang knows you're holding a concert."

Xiang Fei sat down proudly: "How about it? Your husband is impressive, right?"

Zhou Huimin suddenly turned serious: "Ah Fei, are you serious?"

"Of course."

In the dead of night, Xiang Fei stood on the balcony, gazing at the brilliant night view of Xiangjiang.

Zhou Huimin walked over and handed him a glass of red wine: "Nervous?"

"A little." Xiang Fei took a small sip. "After all, I haven't sung formally in so many years."

"What's there to fear?" Zhou Huimin leaned against his shoulder. "You are Xiang Fei."

Xiang Fei wrapped his arm around her shoulders, a determined light flickering in his eyes: "I will make everyone know that I am not just a director."

In the distance, the lights of Victoria Harbour reflected on the water, like countless stars.