Chapter 262: Cameo as Myself

At Clear Water Bay Studio, the filming of "The Grand Banquet" was in full swing.

Under Anita Mui's guidance, Xiang Fei walked into the soundstage, greeted by busy crew members and rising shouts.

"Ah Fei, just follow the script later and be natural," Anita Mui said with a smile, handing him a sheet of paper. "The lines are simple; you're just cameoing as yourself."

Xiang Fei glanced at the script and smiled. "Sure, I'm just here to have fun anyway."

Not far away, Eric Tsang and Wu Yao-han were rehearsing a scene, both wearing suits and looking like a wealthy father and son. After the director shouted "Cut," Eric Tsang turned, saw Xiang Fei, his eyes lit up, and he jogged over.

"Wow! Ah Fei, you're here!" He excitedly patted Xiang Fei's shoulder. "Come on, come on, it's almost your scene!"

The script supervisor clapped the slate: "The Grand Banquet, Scene 38, Action!"

In front of the camera, Eric Tsang, playing Tsang Siu-chi, sat on a sofa in a luxurious villa, looking worried as he spoke to Wu Yao-han, who played his father:

"Dad, I want to invest in making a movie!"

Wu Yao-han said leisurely, "Then go make it."

Tsang Siu-chi scratched his head and said in distress, "But there's no director!"

Wu Yao-han snorted, suddenly stood up, and grabbed his son's arm. "I knew you had no ability long ago. Look, I've found one for you!"

Saying this, he dragged Tsang Siu-chi out the door.

The camera moved with the father and son. The villa door pushed open, sunlight poured in, and Xiang Fei, wearing a sharp suit, stood smiling at the doorway.

He extended his hand and said in a steady tone, "Uncle Tsang, Mr. Tsang, hello."

Tsang Siu-chi widened his eyes and shouted excitedly, "Director Xiang! Hello, hello!" He shook Xiang Fei's hand enthusiastically. "I want to make a movie about Earthlings fighting aliens this time. Director Xiang, come help direct it!"

Xiang Fei smiled slightly and nodded. "Alright, let me go back and check the budget and funding."

Having said that, he politely nodded to Wu Yao-han. "Uncle Tsang, I'll take my leave first."

Wu Yao-han waved his hand and said with a smile, "Ah Fei, take care."

Xiang Fei turned and left the frame, his back looking dashing.

The director shouted, "Cut! Perfect!"

Laughter and applause immediately erupted across the studio.

After filming ended, Eric Tsang put his arm around Xiang Fei's shoulder and laughed heartily. "Ah Fei, your acting is pretty good too! Have you considered switching careers to become an actor?"

Xiang Fei shook his head and laughed. "No thanks, I'll stick to being a director properly."

Anita Mui walked over, handed him a bottle of water, and smiled. "Ah Fei, your entrance just now was simply explosively handsome."

Xiang Fei said modestly, "Really? I was afraid I acted too stiffly."

"No, no!" Eric Tsang interjected. "With your aura, you don't need to act at all; just standing there makes you a big shot!"

Everyone burst into laughter again.

At that moment, Tsui Hark also came over and teased, "President Xiang, how do we calculate your cameo fee? Do you want a share of the profits?"

Xiang Fei pretended to be serious. "Forget the fee; this is a contribution to the country."

That night, after the crew wrapped up, Anita Mui organized a gathering as usual, inviting Xiang Fei, Eric Tsang, Wu Yao-han, Andy Lau, and others to dine at the Peninsula Hotel.

After a few rounds of drinks, the conversation naturally turned to movies.

Eric Tsang raised his glass and said drunkenly, "Ah Fei, when exactly is your 'Avatar' coming out? I can't wait to see it!"

Xiang Fei smiled. "Wait a bit; it has just started now."

Wu Yao-han asked curiously, "I heard the investment is huge?"

"Yes, we have already invested 3 billion national currency so far."

Everyone sucked in a breath of cold air.

Tsui Hark: "3 billion? President Xiang, you're playing way too big!"

Xiang Fei calmly took a sip of tea. "As for movies, either don't do it, or do it to the best."

Anita Mui looked at him with admiration. "Ah Fei has always been like this, daring to think and daring to do."

Eric Tsang slapped the table. "Awesome! Come, let's toast the international director!"

Everyone raised their glasses, the atmosphere was lively.

The next day, Xiang Fei prepared to return to the mainland.

Eric Tsang and Anita Mui personally saw him off at the airport.

"Ah Fei, next time you come back to Xiangjiang, remember to say so in advance!" Eric Tsang winked.

Anita Mui said softly, "Ah Fei, be careful on the road, and call me when you arrive."

"Okay."

Before boarding, Eric Tsang suddenly shouted, "By the way! Don't forget our Earthlings fighting aliens!"

Xiang Fei turned back, waved his hand, and said, "We'll talk about it after you finish writing the script!"

Everyone laughed heartily.

The plane shot into the clouds, and Xiang Fei looked out the window at Xiangjiang gradually shrinking, a slight smile on his lips.

Although this cameo was just a whim, it made him feel a long-lost sense of relaxation and joy.

"Since 'God of Gamblers 2', I haven't appeared on the big screen; perhaps, acting occasionally isn't bad?" he muttered to himself.

However, the next second, he shook his head.

After all, his true battlefield was still in the director's seat.