[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hong-kong-1984":3,"chapter-hong-kong-1984-hong-kong-1984-chapter-3":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Hong Kong 1984: Rise of the Cultural Empire",{"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},2221503,4066,"Chapter 3: Shaw Brothers Company","hong-kong-1984-chapter-3",3,"\u003Cp>Xiang Qian stepped out of the room and stood on the bustling street, his gaze sweeping over this city that felt both familiar and strange. The buildings lining the streets carried a heavy sense of the era, neon signs flashing with traditional Chinese characters, while the air was thick with the distinctive damp breath of Hong Kong Island. He took a deep breath, a complex surge of emotions rising within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only thirteen years left before Hong Kong returns to the embrace of the motherland...\" Xiang Qian murmured softly, a trace of sentimentality coloring his tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted his head to gaze into the distance, his thoughts drifting involuntarily back to his previous life. Back then, in order to give his parents a better life, he had worked himself to the bone; before dying, his only consolation was that he had left behind nearly two million in savings, enough for his parents to enjoy their twilight years in comfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wonder if Mom and Dad can bear it when they learn I'm gone...\" Xiang Qian said in a low voice, a flicker of gloom passing through his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head, temporarily casting those heavy memories aside. Since heaven had granted him a chance to live again, he must cherish it well and forge a different kind of life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a flyer blown by the wind drifted down to his feet. Xiang Qian bent to pick it up, scanned its contents, and couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shaw Brothers talent show, recruiting artists...\" he recited softly, a spark of interest igniting in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian was no stranger to Shaw Brothers. As a titan of Hong Kong's film industry, Shaw Brothers had once enjoyed boundless glory, but in recent years, due to the aggressive rise of Golden Harvest, it had gradually declined. With the film market shrinking, Shaw Brothers had been forced to seek new paths, and the rise of TVB seemed to have become their new hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The era of Shaw Brothers' films has ended, but TVB is just getting started...\" Xiang Qian murmured to himself, a series of thoughts flashing rapidly through his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing on the street, he carefully pondered the opportunity before him. The Shaw Brothers talent show was undoubtedly an excellent chance to break into the entertainment industry. If he could seize this opportunity, perhaps he could carve out a place for himself in Hong Kong's entertainment world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps this is my chance to live again...\" Xiang Qian said softly, a flicker of determination crossing his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tucked the flyer away, deciding to go back and thoroughly research the current state of Shaw Brothers and TVB, as well as the rules of the entertainment industry. Since he had decided to walk this path, he must make adequate preparations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian returned to his room, turned on his computer, and began looking up information on Shaw Brothers and TVB. He discovered that in recent years, Shaw Brothers had indeed fallen into difficulty, with box office revenues declining year by year, while TVB, relying on television dramas and variety shows, had gradually risen to become a new force in Hong Kong's entertainment circle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems Shaw Brothers plans to use this talent show to scout new blood and inject fresh vitality into TVB...\" Xiang Qian said softly, a look of understanding flashing in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Continuing his research, he found that TVB's artist development system was highly comprehensive, with detailed planning for every step from the talent show to signing contracts, training, and debut. If he could enter TVB, he would not only have the chance to become a star but also receive systematic training and resource support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is indeed a good opportunity...\" Xiang Qian said softly, his decision gradually solidifying in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He closed his laptop, walked to the window, and looked out at Hong Kong, a surge of heroic spirit rising within him. Since heaven had granted him a chance to live again, he must seize every opportunity and live a brilliant life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since Shaw Brothers and TVB are my opportunity, I must seize them,\" Xiang Qian said softly, a flicker of determination crossing his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned back to his desk, picked up a pen, and began formulating his plan. He knew that breaking into the entertainment industry was no easy feat; adequate preparation was essential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His current body possessed outstanding looks, but to establish himself in the entertainment industry, relying solely on appearance was insufficient; he needed solid talent. Fortunately, in his previous life, he had loved listening to music.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since I've decided to walk this path, I must go all out,\" Xiang Qian said softly, a flicker of determination crossing his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He put down his pen, walked to the window, and gazed out at Hong Kong, a surge of heroic spirit rising within him. He knew the road ahead would not be smooth, but as long as he worked hard, he would surely carve out a place for himself in the entertainment industry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hong Kong, here I come,\" Xiang Qian said softly, a confident smile curving his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>",854,"2026-06-17T18:39:07.353Z",1,"Qwen3.5 397B","e853f77cd37ba035f23ed1dd69c4643547e9ad4f5a3a8dd04fb747eeb3d779a1","hong-kong-1984-chapter-4","hong-kong-1984-chapter-2",152,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhong-kong-1984-rise-of-the-cultural-empire-cover.jpg"]