[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hong-kong-1984":3,"chapter-hong-kong-1984-hong-kong-1984-entertainment-empire-chapter-33":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},2223696,4066,"Chapter 33: Lung Cancer","hong-kong-1984-entertainment-empire-chapter-33",33,"\u003Cp>Xiang Qian had just returned to the apartment when the phone rang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qianzai!\" Hong Jinbao's voice sounded anxious, \"Ah Ying's checkup results are out; there's a tumor in his lungs!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian's heart tightened: \"Is it serious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The doctor says it was caught early; there are two treatment options—medication to control it, or immediate surgery to remove it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian fell silent for a moment: \"What does Brother Ying say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That damn stubborn temper!\" Hong Jinbao slapped the table in anger, \"He says medication is enough and refuses to go under the knife!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian took a deep breath: \"I'm coming over right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour later, in the hospital ward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhengying was leaning against the headboard smoking; seeing Xiang Qian and Zhou Huimin enter, he immediately stubbed out his cigarette: \"Hey, why have you two come?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Ying!\" Zhou Huimin's eyes reddened slightly, \"How can you still be smoking!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhengying waved his hand: \"It's a minor issue; I'll be fine after taking some medicine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian walked straight to the bedside, picked up the medical report, and scanned it: \"Early-stage tumor; the surgery success rate is over ninety percent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhengying frowned: \"Surgery requires opening the chest; the recovery period is at least three months, and I have two films scheduled for the second half of the year!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Jinbao stomped his foot in anger: \"What's more important, your life or filming?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Life is naturally important,\" Lin Zhengying said with a bitter smile, \"but I made promises to people; I cannot break my contracts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian stared at him: \"Brother Ying, you know 'Mr. Vampire' is going to be a hit, don't you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhengying paused: \"What do you mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you don't get treated now, you might not have the chance to film the sequels later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence fell over the ward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while, Lin Zhengying sighed: \"Qianzai, I understand what you mean, but I really...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Ying!\" Zhou Huimin suddenly grabbed his hand, \"Think about us! Director Hong, Qianzai, me, and all those audiences who love your movies!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the concerned eyes of the three, Lin Zhengying finally relented: \"...I'll consider it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Jinbao immediately made the decision: \"Schedule the surgery for tomorrow!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No!\" Lin Zhengying became stubborn again, \"At least let me finish the promotional tour for 'Mr. Vampire'!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing he couldn't persuade him further, Xiang Qian compromised: \"Fine, but you must promise me—the moment the promotional period ends, you get the surgery immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhengying smiled helplessly: \"You kid... alright, I promise you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving the hospital, Xiang Qian and Zhou Huimin returned to the apartment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as they reached Zhou Huimin's doorstep, both froze—a man in a sharp suit was standing before the door, holding a large bouquet of roses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah Min!\" Upon seeing Zhou Huimin, the man immediately broke into a smile, \"I've been waiting for you for so long.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Huimin's expression changed; she instinctively looked at Xiang Qian: \"Qianzai, don't misunderstand...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian raised an eyebrow: \"Who is this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man extended his hand proactively: \"Ni Zhen, grandson of Ni Kuang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian realized instantly—Ni Zhen, a notorious playboy in Xiangjiang, who relied on his family background to act tyrannically in the entertainment circle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So it's Young Master Ni.\" Xiang Qian's tone was cold, \"Is there something you need with Ah Min?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ni Zhen's smile remained unchanged: \"I'd like to take Ah Min out for dinner and discuss cooperation on a new film.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Huimin quickly shook her head: \"Mr. Ni, my schedule is very full recently...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ni Zhen persisted relentlessly: \"Just one meal; give me some face!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian pulled out his phone directly: \"Sister Sun, please come to Ah Min's apartment; a certain Mr. Ni wants to 'discuss cooperation'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ni Zhen's face darkened: \"Wu Xiangqian, right? I advise you not to meddle in affairs that don't concern you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian sneered: \"Young Master Ni, Ah Min is an artist under Shaw Brothers; if you wish to discuss cooperation, please follow proper procedures.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ni Zhen narrowed his eyes: \"You think having Shaw Brothers backing you makes you invincible?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" Xiang Qian looked him straight in the eye, \"I just think Mr. Ni Kuang wouldn't want his grandson making headlines for harassing a female artist.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ni Zhen's face turned iron-green; finally, he glared fiercely at the two of them, threw down the roses, and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Huimin breathed a sigh of relief: \"Qianzai, thank you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian shook his head: \"People like this won't give up easily; I'll have Sister Sun increase your security.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Huimin bit her lip: \"He has harassed several female artists before, but no one dared to offend the Ni family...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Others may not dare, but I do.\" Xiang Qian's tone was firm, \"Just focus on your work; leave the rest to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Huimin's eyes reddened slightly; suddenly, she threw herself into his arms: \"Qianzai...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian paused, then gently patted her back: \"It's alright!\u003C\u002Fp>",824,"2026-06-17T20:24:38.058Z",1,"Qwen3.5 397B","5b952de8a4c60961c7946471a697ea33592032cfb94c6f8579990f55a2985f87","hong-kong-1984-entertainment-empire-chapter-34","hong-kong-1984-entertainment-empire-chapter-32",152,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhong-kong-1984-cover.jpg"]