[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hong-kong-1984":3,"chapter-hong-kong-1984-hong-kong-1984-entertainment-empire-chapter-34":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},2223697,4066,"Chapter 34","hong-kong-1984-entertainment-empire-chapter-34",34,"\u003Cp>Xiang Yan sat in the study, holding a freshly delivered intelligence report in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ni Kuang's grandson?\" He sneered, flinging the document onto the desk. \"Quite the nerve, daring to touch someone of my Xiang family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah Zhong stood aside and said softly, \"Brother Yan, shall I go handle it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Yan stood up and adjusted his suit cuffs. \"No need. I will go personally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour later, Ni Kuang was dragged into the Xiang family basement by two men dressed in black.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr... Mr. Xiang?\" Ni Kuang's face was deathly pale, cold sweat beading on his forehead. \"What... what is the meaning of this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Yan sat in his chair, leisurely puffing on a cigar. \"Mr. Ni, your grandson has been quite active lately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ni Kuang's heart trembled. \"A-Zhen? What... what has he done?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Yan did not answer; he merely waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second, the men in black pinned Ni Kuang's hand down. With a crisp *crack*, a finger was forcibly severed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahhh—!!!\" Ni Kuang let out a heart-rending scream as blood splattered across the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Yan stood up, looking down at him. \"Keep your grandson in check. Next time, it won't be just one finger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ni Kuang clutched his bandaged hand, his face iron-green as he returned home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master! What has happened to you?\" the butler asked in terror as he rushed forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ni Kuang did not answer, instead roaring, \"Where is Ni Zhen?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young... Young Master has not returned yet...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The moment he returns, bring him to me immediately!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Late at night, Ni Zhen hummed a tune as he pushed open the door. Before he could react, two bodyguards pinned him to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandpa? What is this...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ni Kuang grabbed a rattan cane and lashed it fiercely across his back. \"You wicked spawn! Who exactly have you offended?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ni Zhen screamed in pain. \"I... I haven't offended anyone!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haven't offended anyone?\" Ni Kuang laughed in fury. \"Xiang Yan personally cut off my finger! And you say you haven't offended anyone?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiang Yan?!\" Ni Zhen instantly turned ashen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't know?\" Ni Kuang paused, then exploded in rage. \"Then think! I'll beat you until you remember!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rattan cane fell like raindrops; Ni Zhen's screams echoed throughout the Ni family mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, in a VIP private room at the Peninsula Hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Jing embraced two beauties and smiled as he poured wine for Xiang Qian. \"Qian-zai, are you directing *The Lost Caverns*?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian swirled his wine glass and said lightly, \"Brother Jing, for the role of Shirley Yang, I want Zhou Huimin to play it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Jing's eyes lit up. \"No problem! Absolutely no problem!\" He leaned in closer. \"Then what about Hu Bayi... Qian-zai, aren't you considering it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian shook his head. \"No. I plan to direct an art film myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Jing secretly sighed with regret but kept a beaming smile on his face. \"Aiya, Qian-zai, you are truly an all-rounder! Writing books, singing, acting, and now you want to be a director too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian smiled. \"Brother Jing, rest assured. I guarantee the box office for *The Lost Caverns* will break records.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Jing was overjoyed and immediately raised his glass. \"Then it's a deal! Cheers!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaw Brothers Building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A-Min, come to the conference room.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pushed open the door and found Wang Jing, Lau Wai-keung, and a host of other directors all present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qian-zai? What is this...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian slid a contract across the table to her. \"The female lead for *The Lost Caverns*, Shirley Yang. The role is yours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Huimin widened her eyes. \"Me? But...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Jing laughed heartily. \"A-Min, Qian-zai personally selected you. You must perform well!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Huimin's eyes reddened slightly as she whispered, \"Thank you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian looked at her, the corners of his mouth lifting. \"No need to thank me. This is what you deserve.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three days later, Ni Zhen was finally able to get out of bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trembling, he walked into the living room and found Ni Kuang reading a newspaper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandpa...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ni Kuang did not even look up. \"From today on, you are grounded for three months. If you dare step one foot outside this house, I will break your legs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ni Zhen opened his mouth, but ultimately lowered his head. \"...Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Shaw Brothers office, Xiang Qian handed a proposal to Fang Yihua.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"*Parasite*?\" Fang Yihua raised an eyebrow. \"An art film?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian nodded. \"I intend to win awards.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Yihua pondered for a moment. \"I can approve the investment, but there is one condition—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What condition?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After finishing this film, you must star in *Ghost Blows Out the Light 2*.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian smiled. \"Deal!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",781,"2026-06-17T20:24:38.058Z",1,"Qwen3.5 397B","18405f51c28457f75ea41d0986a7ce692595ba2cff342fa5f50209df06169d85","hong-kong-1984-entertainment-empire-chapter-35","hong-kong-1984-entertainment-empire-chapter-33",152,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhong-kong-1984-cover.jpg"]