[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme":3,"chapter-starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-chapter-32":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Starting from Hong Shixian: A Chinese Entertainment Rise",{"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},2351311,4599,"Chapter 32: Elegant Sounds of the Great Tang (Seeking Collections and Recommendations)","starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-chapter-32",32,"\u003Cp>Girls' dormitory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jing Tian lay on her bed, playing with her flip phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a text message popped up: [Junior sister, are you free tonight?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah... oh my!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jing Tian was stunned; she didn't hold the phone steady, and it smacked her in the face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, she was using an ultra-thin flip phone, not one of those big Nokia bricks, so she didn't hurt herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hurriedly sat up and checked it several times, confirming she hadn't misread it—the person who sent the text was indeed Qi Hui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then... she became a bit conflicted; how should she reply?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I... I am free. Is there something, Senior brother?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I'd like to treat you to a meal, is that alright?] Not long after, Qi Hui's reply arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now Jing Tian was even more conflicted; they hadn't known each other long, wasn't this too fast?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the thought faded, Qi Hui's second text came in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Are any other junior sisters or brothers free? They can come along too, you know.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more people there were, the safer he, Qi, would be!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at this text, the bit of wariness and conflict in Jing Tian's heart vanished instantly; it seemed Senior brother wasn't that kind of person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I knew it, Qi Hui looks so handsome and so good... Jing Tian smiled lightly, her fingers tapping quickly on the T9 keypad:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I asked, they aren't free. I'll have to go to the big meal tonight by myself.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui replied quickly: [Alright, I'll wait for you at the school gate at seven tonight.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seven o'clock...\" Jing Tian muttered, isn't that too early?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, she rolled off the bed and began to change clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, she was wearing a white sleeveless dress; it was clean, elegant, sweet, and lively, yet without losing a sense of maturity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yo? Girl, are you going to see a boyfriend dressed so beautifully?\" Kan Qingzi teased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jing Tian ignored her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you coming back tonight?\" Zhang Qianru asked with a grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jing Tian didn't even look up: \"Depends, if it's too late, I won't come back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh~ in such a rush?\" Shuangzi said meaningfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jing Tian looked at her with some confusion: \"Don't you know I have a place off-campus?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shuangzi was shocked upon hearing this: \"Really? In which district?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jing Tian: \"Which one are you asking about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shuangzi: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jing Tian: \"?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui put on a grey-white Zhongshan suit, buttoned the four buttons on the front one by one, and finally fastened the button on the closed stand-up collar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder Chu Yunfei likes the American-style small lapel...\" Qi Hui twisted his neck and muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The collar of the Zhongshan suit was indeed a bit tight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After getting dressed, he slicked his hair back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stiffened his expression and studied himself in the mirror for a moment; Qi Hui frowned—dignified and steady, with the \"sexual-repulsion\" factor maxed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter who saw him, they wouldn't have any ideas; this should be enough to keep Yang Mi in check.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the only downside was that it was too imposing, making people feel uneasy and uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jing Tian might not have a very good time on the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking for a moment, he took out a pair of non-prescription glasses and put them on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm... this works.\" Qi Hui nodded, looking like a progressive student.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seven o'clock in the evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui drove a black Hongqi Mingshi to the gate of the Beijing Film Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was an '01 model old-style Hongqi, angular and somewhat similar to a Santana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the car was rented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't just take a taxi again, could he?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh... hello, Senior brother.\" Jing Tian sat in the car and said somewhat unnaturally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui's getup put a bit of pressure on her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was solemn and imposing, while her own attire was very lively and not serious at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing together, she felt like she was Qi Hui's daughter, or perhaps his granddaughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was too strange!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this very moment, Jing Tian could be one hundred percent sure that Qi Hui inviting her to dinner was definitely not to hit on her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which man would wear clothes like this to hit on a girl?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha... *ahem*, forgive me, Junior sister.\" Qi Hui couldn't help but smile at her reaction, then hurriedly began to explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He told her the whole story from beginning to end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh... so that's how it is.\" Upon hearing this, Jing Tian suddenly understood; it was all because of Yang Mi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder he told me to bring others along... Jing Tian's thoughts were complex; she was a little happy, yet a little unhappy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for your trouble,\" Qi Hui said somewhat sheepishly. \"If you ever need anything from your Senior brother in the future, just say the word. I guarantee I'll get the job done.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\" Jing Tian said with delight. \"Then it's a deal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh no, I forgot about that girl's terrible movies... Qi Hui hurriedly added: \"Of course it's real, but I'm quite busy sometimes, so please bear with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry, I won't put you in a difficult position.\" Jing Tian smiled happily, her eyes curving into little crescents; she was truly adorable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While they were talking, Qi Hui drove to their destination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A very luxurious Western restaurant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking through the floor-to-ceiling glass windows, it was full of young couples dressed in exquisite attire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was clearly a restaurant for lovers, it just wasn't written on the sign.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Choosing this kind of place for a class reunion?\" Jing Tian muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, the senior sister was not coming with good intentions!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two walked over side-by-side; Jing Tian chuckled and lightly brushed against Qi Hui's arm, keeping a distance that was neither too far nor too close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, they were stopped by a waiter as soon as they reached the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry sir, please enter in formal attire!\" The other party spoke with a London accent, the very authentic kind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui raised an eyebrow, but before he could speak, Jing Tian spoke first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speak Chinese!\" Jing Tian huffed. \"What kind of bird language are you spouting? Do you believe I'll beat you to death!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She used the Shaanxi dialect directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui couldn't help but laugh; it was worthy of being the \"Elegant Sounds of the Great Tang,\" it was satisfying to hear!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The waiter felt awkward; she was a very beautiful girl, but after that mouthful of dialect, he lost all those feelings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn't this just a girl from the Northwest wearing a floral jacket and waving a waist drum?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where was the beauty?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"*Ahem*... I'm sorry sir, please enter wearing formal attire.\" The waiter ignored Jing Tian and looked at Qi Hui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui wasn't angry either, and said with a smile: \"Comrade, do you not recognize the clothes I'm wearing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he took off his glasses and slowly looked him over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The waiter immediately broke into a cold sweat; an imposing and solemn aura washed over him, and he had the urge to bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me educate you a bit,\" Qi Hui continued. \"This is called a Zhongshan suit. The four pockets on the front represent Propriety, Righteousness, Integrity, and Shame.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The five buttons on the placket represent the Legislative, Judicial, Executive, Examination, and Control branches—this is called the Separation of Five Powers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And the three buttons on the cuffs represent Equality, Liberty, and Fraternity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me, is this not formal attire?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... I'm sorry!\" The waiter apologized hurriedly. \"It was my worship of foreign things, it was my fault. I apologize to you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly felt deeply ashamed; his previous thoughts of envying others for wearing high-end Western suits and wishing he could replace them vanished into thin air at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't blame you,\" Qi Hui accepted the apology with a smile and said, \"Foreign countries are developed, and it's normal to yearn for them; that's human nature.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I still firmly believe that the purpose of receiving an education is to help one's hometown escape poverty, not to escape one's impoverished hometown.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let us encourage each other.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, he patted the waiter on the shoulder and walked inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike more than a decade later, the current Heavenly Dynasty had no ten-thousand-ton destroyers, no aircraft carriers, and certainly no fifth-generation or sixth-generation fighters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Military enthusiasts more than a decade later were all discussing which of the two types of sixth-generation fighters was better for crushing fifth-generation fighters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But current military enthusiasts could only discuss what tactics second-generation fighters could use to defeat fifth-generation fighters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People are always drawn to strength; it's normal to admire foreign countries in certain aspects, as long as one isn't mindlessly fawning over them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being able to apologize meant he was still worth saving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The waiter watched Qi Hui go, his eyes shining with light, his heart surging with emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior brother, you're really amazing.\" Jing Tian was all smiles; if it had been her, she would have long since started cursing and berating the other party until they were drenched in shame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Junior Sister, you flatter me,\" Qi Hui chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them were chatting and laughing over there, while Yang Mi, sitting before an exquisite dining table, was somewhat dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was Qi Hui dressed like that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And... why did he bring a girl along with him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it!\u003C\u002Fp>",1565,"2026-06-21T03:10:06.472Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","244654c13d5320d69cf6833c557d6dc24f2c95e6212040e5b51f6fdc7858a9dd","starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-chapter-33","starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-chapter-31",202,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-cover.jpg"]