[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hong-kong-1984":3,"chapter-hong-kong-1984-hong-kong-1984-chapter-4":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},2221504,4066,"Chapter 4: Heart Stirred","hong-kong-1984-chapter-4",4,"\u003Cp>Xiang Qian sat at the dining table, eating dinner with his parents. Several home-style dishes were laid out on the table, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere. Xiang Qian picked up a bite of food, hesitated for a moment, then spoke: \"Dad, Mom, there's something I'd like to discuss with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His father looked up, smiling as he asked, \"What is it? Go ahead and say it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian put down his chopsticks and said seriously, \"I heard Shaw Brothers is holding a talent show, and I want to participate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, his mother's eyes lit up, and she smiled, saying, \"A talent show? That's wonderful! Haven't you always loved singing? This is a great opportunity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His father also nodded, saying, \"Yes, it's good for young people to try new things. We support you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling warmth in his heart, Xiang Qian smiled and said, \"Thank you, Dad, Mom. I will definitely work hard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mother placed a piece of meat into Xiang Qian's bowl, smiling as she said, \"Eat more, so you'll be full of energy when you go to register tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian nodded. \"Mm, I will.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carrying his guitar on his back, Xiang Qian stood before the registration desk for the Shaw Brothers talent show. The area was bustling with people coming and going. Taking a deep breath, he stepped forward and said to the staff member, \"Hello, I'd like to register for the talent show.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The staff member looked up, glanced at Xiang Qian, a flicker of admiration passing through her eyes, and smiled, saying, \"Alright, please fill out this registration form.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian took the form and began filling it out carefully. Once finished, he handed it back to the staff member, smiling as he said, \"I'm done.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The staff member took the form, glanced over it, and smiled, saying, \"Your qualifications are quite good; you can proceed directly to the preliminary round tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian nodded. \"Alright, thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his guitar on his back, Xiang Qian walked home in high spirits. As he walked, he hummed a tune, thinking about the upcoming competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, he spotted a familiar figure not far ahead. It was a girl wearing a white dress, her long hair cascading over her shoulders, exuding a pure and innocent aura. Xiang Qian paused for a moment, then recognized her—Zhou Huimin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's Zhou Huimin!\" Xiang Qian's heart skipped a beat, his heartbeat instantly accelerating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Huimin seemed to sense his gaze; she turned her head and met Xiang Qian's eyes. Their gazes locked, and Zhou Huimin's face immediately flushed red. She lowered her head and quickly walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian stood rooted to the spot, a strong impulse surging within him. He murmured to himself, \"Zhou Huimin... I will marry no one but her in this life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a deep breath, he hurried after her, calling out, \"Zhou Huimin, please wait!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Huimin stopped and turned around, a faint blush still on her face, and asked softly, \"Are... are you calling me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian walked up to her, smiled, and said, \"Yes, I am Wu Xiangqian. We saw each other earlier at the talent show audition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Huimin nodded slightly and whispered, \"Hello.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian smiled. \"Hello.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Huimin's face turned even redder; she lowered her head and fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching her shy demeanor, Xiang Qian felt even fonder of her and smiled, saying, \"Zhou Huimin, I'd like to be friends with you. Is that okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Huimin looked up at Xiang Qian, a hint of hesitation flashing in her eyes, but she eventually nodded. \"O... okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delighted, Xiang Qian smiled and said, \"That's wonderful! Here's my contact information; we can chat sometime when you're free.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took out a slip of paper, wrote down his phone number, and handed it to Zhou Huimin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Huimin took the note and whispered, \"Thank you... I will contact you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian nodded. \"Good, I'll be waiting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two exchanged a smile, and the atmosphere became relaxed. Zhou Huimin said softly, \"I'll be going now. Goodbye.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian nodded. \"Goodbye, take care on your way home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Huimin turned and left. Xiang Qian stood there, watching her retreating figure, a sweet feeling welling up in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhou Huimin... I will definitely win you over,\" Xiang Qian murmured, a trace of determination flashing in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>",723,"2026-06-17T18:39:07.353Z",1,"Qwen3.5 397B","112a30a3a03b1de572927e6f0539f8188ab241eebdf139f39be36a4e2003f976","hong-kong-1984-entertainment-empire-chapter-5","hong-kong-1984-chapter-3",152,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhong-kong-1984-rise-of-the-cultural-empire-cover.jpg"]