[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hong-kong-1984":3,"chapter-hong-kong-1984-hong-kong-1984-rise-of-the-cultural-empire-chapter-110":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},2224987,4066,"Chapter 110: Clashes at the Wrap Party","hong-kong-1984-rise-of-the-cultural-empire-chapter-110",110,"\u003Cp>In the banquet hall of the Guomao Grand Hotel, the champagne tower glittered under the lights. Xiang Fei was clinking glasses with Chen Daoming when a commotion suddenly erupted at the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Factory Director Han and the two President Wangs from Huayi have arrived, President Xiang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone turned to see Han Han Han Shanping striding in with two middle-aged men dressed in sharp suits. Xiang Fei's eyebrows lifted slightly—the Wang brothers from Huayi had actually shown up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle Han, what is this...\" Xiang Fei stepped forward to greet them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Han Han Shanping laughed, slinging an arm around his shoulder. \"I brought two old friends to share in the joy.\" He turned to Wang Wang Zhongjun and Wang Wang Zhonglei. \"See? Didn't I tell you this kid is formidable?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Wang Zhongjun took a glass of champagne from a waiter and scanned the room. \"The lineup is indeed luxurious.\" His gaze landed on Zhou Xun nearby. \"You even managed to get Li Qiming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Fei smiled. \"It was the script that moved everyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Wang Zhonglei suddenly interjected, \"I heard Teacher Li acted for zero remuneration?\" He looked at Xiang Fei with deep meaning. \"President Xiang certainly knows how to play the game.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mingqi happened to walk over just then and laughed upon hearing this. \"I was the one who shamelessly begged to act.\" She raised her glass to the Wang brothers. \"With a script this good, I would have paid to be in it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Han Han Shanping burst into laughter. \"Old Wang, when will your Huayi ever produce a drama like this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the atmosphere grew subtle, two young actors came running over hand in hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Brother! Director Brother!\" The boy tugged at Xiang Fei's hem. \"When can we watch the movie?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Wang Zhongjun looked down at the two children, his expression suddenly softening. \"Are these the two amateur child actors?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little girl shyly hid behind Xiang Fei, peeking out with only half her head visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mingqi squatted down. \"Come, say hello to the uncles.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy puffed out his chest. \"Hello, Uncles! I acted really well! Director Brother said I got it right in one take!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Wang Zhonglei rarely showed a smile. \"That impressive? Then I must give you a big red envelope.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei Mei Yanfang approached in a red dress, causing the Wang brothers to immediately straighten their posture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Mei!\" Wang Wang Zhongjun actively extended his hand. \"Long time no see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei Mei Yanfang elegantly clinked glasses. \"President Wang looks as spirited as ever.\" She turned to Xiang Fei. \"Ah Fei, I hear Huayi wants to poach you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Fei nearly choked. \"Sister Mei, don't joke.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Han Han Shanping, however, took an interest. \"Old Wang, are you really trying to poach talent?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Wang Zhonglei narrowed his eyes. \"Who wouldn't want a talent like President Xiang?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xun appeared behind the group without anyone noticing. \"Oh my, then I'd better hug Director Xiang's thigh tightly.\" She playfully hooked her arm through Xiang Fei's. \"You must cast me in your next film too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Daoming also walked over to join the fun. \"Little Zhou, you don't understand the rules.\" He feigned seriousness. \"There's a queue.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone burst into laughter, and the tense atmosphere vanished instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seizing the opportunity, Wang Wang Zhongjun proposed, \"Xiang Fei, why don't we collaborate on a project? Huayi provides the funding, and you provide the creativity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Fei remained composed. \"I am honored by President Wang's high regard, but I must first finish the several projects currently on my plate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Li Youbin approached with a glass of baijiu to offer a toast and, hearing the conversation, bluntly cut in. \"What's so great about filming those Huayi movies?\" He patted Xiang Fei. \"This kid is an artist!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Wang Zhonglei's face stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Han Han Shanping quickly smoothed things over. \"Old Li has had too much to drink!\" He raised his glass. \"Come, let us toast to 'Shoplifters'!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone raised their glasses, and the awkwardness was skillfully diffused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the banquet neared its end, Wang Wang Zhongjun suddenly pulled Xiang Fei into a corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After seeing the guests off, Xiang Fei stood alone before the floor-to-ceiling window when Zhou Zhou Zhou Zhou Huimin called.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tired?\" she asked softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Fei shook his head. \"Just a bit...\" He paused. \"Sentimental.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hanging up, Li Mingqi approached with the two children, who had already fallen asleep. \"Xiang Fei, regarding these two children...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will take responsibility for their education fund,\" Xiang Fei interrupted, gently stroking the little girl's hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Mei Mei Yanfang made her final departure, she gave Xiang Fei a hug. \"Ah Fei, this film was worth it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the empty banquet hall, Xiang Fei let out a long sigh. His phone suddenly rang; it was a message from Han Han Han Shanping:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kid, well done. Come to my office tomorrow to discuss the new project.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Fei smiled and replied, \"Okay.\" Outside the window, the night sky over Beijing was dotted with stars. The end of one film marks the beginning of another journey.\u003C\u002Fp>",852,"2026-06-17T21:13:31.588Z",1,"Qwen3.5 397B","c1d020fb12c5f769d2f4d85e788f1234bc38b01d6fff02453150c17537c5bda1","hong-kong-1984-rise-of-the-cultural-empire-chapter-111","hong-kong-1984-rise-of-the-cultural-empire-chapter-109",152,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhong-kong-1984-cover.jpg"]