[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hong-kong-1984":3,"chapter-hong-kong-1984-hong-kong-1984-entertainment-empire-chapter-31":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Hong Kong 1984",{"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},2223694,4066,"Chapter 31: Wrap","hong-kong-1984-entertainment-empire-chapter-31",31,"\u003Cp>Outside Jiulongcheng, on the set of \"Mr. Vampire.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian and Zhou Huimin had just stepped out of the car when they were stunned by the scene before them—the entire set had been arranged as a Republican-era funeral home, eerie yet tinged with a touch of absurdity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qianzai, Ah Min, over here!\" Lin Zhengying waved from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two hurried over in a light jog, with Xiang Qian bowing first: \"Greetings, Brother Lin! Greetings, esteemed seniors!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Huimin followed suit with a bow: \"Hello everyone, I am Zhou Huimin; please guide me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Xiaofeng eyed the pair with a beaming smile: \"Oh my, so these are our Qiu Sheng and Ren Tingting? What a perfect match!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Hua, cigarette dangling from his lips, strode over: \"Kid, heard you know real kung fu? Don't let this Zombie King scare you to tears later!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian smiled and clasped his fists: \"Brother Hua, please guide me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first day of filming featured a scene between Xiang Qian and Yuan Hua.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Action!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wielding a peach-wood sword, Xiang Qian sidestepped Yuan Hua's lunge with a roll, then kicked out three times in swift succession, his movements clean and crisp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cut! Perfect!\" Liu Guanwei clapped in delight. \"Qianzai, your moves are even more beautiful than Cheng Long's!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Hua rubbed his kicked shoulder with a wry smile: \"You little rascal, hitting so hard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian hurried forward: \"Brother Hua, I'm sorry, I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No harm done!\" Yuan Hua laughed heartily, slapping Xiang Qian's back. \"That's the spirit!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At lunchtime, Xiang Qian carried his boxed meal over to Lin Zhengying, who was smoking alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Lin, why aren't you eating with everyone else?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhengying exhaled a ring of smoke: \"Getting old; I prefer quiet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian hesitated for a moment: \"Brother Lin... I have an impertinent request.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Would you... consider getting a comprehensive medical checkup?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhengying paused, then chuckled: \"What, think my old bones are useless?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No!\" Xiang Qian quickly explained. \"It's just... your cough has been quite frequent lately...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhengying's gaze softened: \"You kid... Alright, I'll listen to you; I'll go after we finish this film.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the second month of filming, a heated argument suddenly erupted on set.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Liu! We agreed I was the male lead! Now my scenes are even fewer than this newcomer's!\" Xu Guanying slammed his script down, roaring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Guanwei's face remained cold: \"Script adjustments are normal; your role is still very important.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Important?\" Xu Guanying pointed at Xiang Qian. \"His fight scenes are three times more than mine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian stood awkwardly in place while Zhou Huimin quietly tugged at the hem of his shirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Guanwei suddenly slammed the table: \"Film if you want, or get out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence fell over the entire set. Xu Guanying's face turned ashen; finally, gritting his teeth, he said: \"...I'll film.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cut! Ah Min, make your expression more terrified!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Huimin, playing Ren Tingting, was being chased by a zombie, yet she always fell slightly short of the desired effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian walked over to her and whispered: \"Imagine you're seeing a durian you hate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Huimin burst out laughing: \"Who teaches people like that!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just give it a try.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When filming resumed, Zhou Huimin's scream echoed through the set: \"Ahhh—!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perfect!\" Liu Guanwei gave a thumbs-up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Xiaofeng teased: \"Qianzai, what bewitching soup did you feed Ah Min?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian smiled without speaking, while Zhou Huimin, face flushed, hid off to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two months later, the film finally wrapped production.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the celebration banquet, everyone exchanged toasts. Liu Guanwei, thoroughly drunk, stumbled over holding a wine bottle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qianzai!\" He threw an arm around Xiang Qian. \"You kid... *hic*... must compose an interlude song for me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian politely declined: \"Director Liu, this...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not agreeing?\" Liu Guanwei immediately poured a full cup of baijiu. \"Then I'll drain this first as a sign of respect!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he tilted his head back and downed it in one gulp, then thrust the empty cup right in front of Xiang Qian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Huimin watched Xiang Qian with concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian rose helplessly: \"Alright, I'll sing. But I need Sister Xiaofeng to cooperate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Xiaofeng laughed loudly and walked over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing atop a table, Xiang Qian pointed his finger skyward and began singing \"Ghost Bride\" a cappella: \"Her gaze, her gaze, shines like, shines like twinkling stars...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Guanwei slammed the table in excitement: \"That's it! Make it the film's interlude!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the banquet dispersed, Xiang Qian and Zhou Huimin walked side by side on the way back to the hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qianzai,\" Zhou Huimin suddenly asked, \"why are you so concerned about Brother Lin?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian gazed at the starry sky: \"He... is a good man.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Huimin keenly sensed there was more to his words: \"Do you know something?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian remained silent for a long while: \"I had a dream... I dreamed of him...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dreamed of what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Back at the hotel, Xiang Qian found someone standing at the door—Xu Guanying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Guanying?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Guanying handed him an envelope: \"This is for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian opened it to find a handwritten set of lyrics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wrote the theme song,\" Xu Guanying said awkwardly, \"though... it would still be better if you sang it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian was surprised to discover the lyrics were quite excellent: \"Brother Ying, this...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't misunderstand!\" Xu Guanying turned and walked away, \"I just... didn't want to waste a good piece of work!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Xu Guanying's retreating figure, Xiang Qian fell into deep thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Early the next morning, the film crew officially disbanded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before departing, Lin Zhengying specifically sought out Xiang Qian: \"Qian-zi, I've scheduled a medical checkup.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian felt a great weight lift from his shoulders: \"That's wonderful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also,\" Lin Zhengying winked mysteriously, \"I think you and Ah Min make a great match.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian's ears turned red: \"Brother Lin!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst everyone's laughter, the filming of Mr. Vampire came to a perfect conclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>",987,"2026-06-17T20:24:38.058Z",1,"Qwen3.5 397B","f56f9c7bc983049da1930b9ed052c8c55d10b440b8a29281abfba147b0c2796b","hong-kong-1984-entertainment-empire-chapter-32","hong-kong-1984-entertainment-empire-chapter-30",152,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhong-kong-1984-cover.jpg"]