Entertainment Era: My Good Sister Is All Over the World

Chapter 116 First Experience of Love (Please Subscribe)

The storytelling of Ghost Blows Out the Light is undoubtedly top-notch.

Even in later generations, it caused a sensation, not only pioneering a new genre of online novels but also providing a continuous source of material for the film and television industry.

However, the domestic directors at that time were really disappointing, and their films were rather small-scale.

The story of "Indiana Jones" is actually just so-so, but there is a mature film industry there, which can directly turn it into a huge IP that rakes in billions of dollars.

In the 1980s, Hong Kong was one of the few places that had a rudimentary film industry.

In Hong Kong, only Golden Harvest and Jackie Chan possess the capability to create deep IPs.

Although Sammo Hung also has the Lucky Stars series, this series contains too much toilet humor and vulgar jokes, making it difficult to promote to a wider audience.

Cinema City originally had the capability, for example, with the "Aces Go Places" series and the "Happy Ghost" series.

Unfortunately, the three shareholders of Cinema City were not of one mind. They only treated movies as a tool to make a quick buck and did not put any effort into running the business. This may also be a limitation of the times.

The entire Hong Kong film industry is exactly as described in the saying: "Everything is excessive and crazy." Everyone is just trying to make as much money as possible and has no intention of building an industry.

The novel "Ghost Blows Out the Light" is actually very compatible; it can showcase not only domestic scenery, culture, and folk customs but also reach an international audience.

All you need to do is merge Hu Bayi's identity with that of the Asian Flying Eagle, and he'll be a renowned archaeologist and international treasure hunter.

This kind of identity allows one to get involved in anything and feel perfectly at ease wherever they go, making it far more sophisticated than the original identity of a tomb raider.

"You should have noticed by now that martial arts films from the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China are gradually declining."

Huang Wenbin explained the current trends in Hong Kong cinema to Jackie Chan: "Last year's box office charts still had some films of this type. But this year, the films that did well at the box office are all modern kung fu films or dramas. This is the trend, and you'll see it more clearly in the second half of this year and next year."

Jackie Chan was actually somewhat skeptical, because although his film "Young Master" lost to "Let the Bullets Fly" in terms of total box office, it was still the first film to gross over ten million.

He felt that as long as the film's quality was further improved, winning a box office champion shouldn't be difficult.

Ho Kwun-chung also felt that Wong Man-bun had gone a bit too far. He did think that there were more and more contemporary fashion films, but that didn't mean that early Republican kung fu films were no good.

The reason he holds this view is that Golden Harvest has Jackie Chan as a powerful asset.

So while everyone else was failing, their early Republican-era kung fu films were still selling well.

However, Ho Kwun-chung did not refute Wong Man-bun's statement, knowing that it would be known whether he was telling the truth or not in time.

However, he also realized that the treasure-hunting adventure film "Asian Eagle" that Huang Wenbin mentioned did indeed have the potential to become a huge hit.

Everything was settled. Once Huang Wenbin finished writing the script, he would go to Golden Harvest to sign the contract. Only when everything was on paper could it truly be considered complete.

Jackie Chan's plans to enter Hollywood have been postponed for a year. He will wait until he finishes filming the first installment of the "Asian Eagle" series before going.

Before long, Ho Kwun-chung and Jackie Chan left, completely satisfied.

The remaining people had almost finished eating.

Xu Xiaoming and the others originally wanted to take Huang Wenji to a nightclub to broaden his horizons, but seeing Zhong Chuhong's murderous look, they gave up the idea.

Although Huang Wenbin is free to move around, he is not allowed to stay out overnight.

In the end, they all left, leaving Cherie Chung to lead Wong Man-bun back to their hotel.

"Ah Ying and I are flying to Singapore tomorrow morning for a few days, so no one will be home. The guest room is ready, feel free to stay here."

Before leaving, Liu Songren suddenly handed his house key to Chung Chu-hung and said, "Your home is quite far from here, and it's not safe for a young woman to go home alone in the middle of the night. Why don't you stay at my place for the night and go back tomorrow morning? I've already spoken to your family, and your parents have agreed."

Li Ying was Liu Songren's girlfriend at the time, and they were at the stage of discussing marriage.

Unfortunately, they broke up a few years later due to personality clashes.

"Thank you, Brother Ren," Chung Chu-hung said.

Liu Songren smiled, then gave Huang Wenbin a meaningful look and patted him on the shoulder.

Huang Wenbin felt a little confused.

At that time, the streetlights of Hong Kong were not as dazzling as they would be in later years, but they were still quite prosperous.

The two strolled for more than ten minutes, barely speaking, but both were in a pleasant mood.

Although they have only known each other for about six months, they have been communicating with each other throughout that time, and now it's like their online romance has finally blossomed into a real-life relationship.

Huang Wenbin is handsome and talented, and more importantly, he trusts her almost completely.

Whether it's a company or a million-dollar check, they can be handed over to her without the slightest hesitation.

How could she not be moved by such deep affection?

However, Huang Wenbin never brought it up, so Chung Chu-hung could only pretend not to know.

After reaching a corner, Huang Wenbin's hotel was just ahead.

"When are you going back?" Chung Chor-hung stopped and asked softly.

Huang Wenbin replied, "Probably another five or six days. I need to visit some places and meet a few more people."

"And what happens after we get back?" Chung Chor-hung turned around, leaned against the roadside railing, and looked up at the moon.

Huang Wenbin leaned against her shoulder and said calmly, "Keep writing books, screenplays, and movies, and make money."

"Can't we stay here and make money?" Chung Chu-hung asked tentatively.

Huang Wenbin chuckled and shook his head: "It's not the right time yet."

"Then when will it be the right time?" Chung Chor-hung turned to look at Wong Man-bun: "One year, two years... ten years?"

Huang Wenbin turned to look at Chung Chu-hung: "Will you go to the mainland to develop your career?"

"I'm afraid not, my parents are here, and I grew up here—"

Chung Chu-hung stopped mid-sentence, saying, "I may have gone a bit too far."

"No," Huang Wenbin said with a smile, "Your request is reasonable, but what I want to do requires a long period of planning, and I cannot proceed."

Chung Chor-hung smiled and said, "I don't understand what you're talking about."

Then, she turned around and faced Huang Wenbin directly: "I just want to ask, do you like me or not!"

Under the moonlight, she had bright eyes and white teeth, and was in the prime of her youth, beautiful and charming.

"Of course I like it!" Huang Wenbin did not avoid the question.

Chung Chor-hung then asked, "Then you can—uh?"

But before she could finish speaking, Huang Wenbin silenced her with a kiss.

At first her body was tense, but after a few seconds it became limp, as if powerless.

The bright moon hangs high in the sky.

In the distance, traffic flows like a river.

Under the lamplight at the corner, a couple embraced and kissed passionately.

"No, not here!"

Chung Chu-hung suddenly blushed and excitedly murmured, "Ren-ge's house is nearby. He and Ah-ying are taking a plane to Singapore tonight."

Upon hearing this, Huang Wenbin immediately perked up; it seemed this young lady had been prepared all along.

They even greeted Liu Songren.

However, there really wasn't a more suitable place than Liu Songren's home.

Going to the hotel where Huang Wenbin is staying would definitely be inappropriate; he might be arrested and sent back to the mainland for criticism the next day.

Going to Cherie Chung's house would definitely not be appropriate. Not only is her house somewhat cramped now, but she also has a younger brother and two younger sisters, so it would certainly be inconvenient for them to move around.

No wonder Liu Songren looked at me twice earlier; now I understand why.

Huang Wenbin didn't delay and immediately followed Chung Chu-hung to Lau Chung-yan's apartment.

This is a two-bedroom, one-living-room apartment. Although it's not very big, it's sufficient and cozy.

Liu Songren has a somewhat indulgent personality and didn't like living in the dormitory assigned by the TV station. Coincidentally, he made a lot of money from "The Deadly Gold in the Cold Mountains," took out a bank loan, and bought this house.

However, Wong Man-bun and Chung Chu-hung didn't have much time to appreciate this warmth; they had more important and urgent things to do.

Moreover, it was done in a grand and exhilarating way.

Although Chung Chor-hung is just a fledgling bird, her calls are not only melodious and varied, but she can also sing at the top of her lungs.

In a hotel.

Comrade Wang, who was sent by the Hong Kong Olympic team, looked somewhat displeased as he waited for Huang Wenbin to return in the hotel lobby.

Sitting here with him is director Chen Huaikai.

But the clock was approaching midnight, and there was still no sign of them.

"This is outrageous!" Comrade Wang said angrily, looking at his watch. "This Huang Wenbin is completely undisciplined and has no sense of organization. We must hold a meeting tomorrow and make him write a self-criticism."

Chen Huaikai didn't react much, and said calmly, "Young man, it's your first time in a bustling city, and you have friends to look after you, nothing will happen."

"Was I worried about him?" Comrade Wang retorted angrily, "I was criticizing him for lacking a sense of time and violating the rules agreed upon before departure!"

Chen Huaikai said, "But it's not time yet!"

"Hey, hey, hey, it's time!" Comrade Wang pointed to the hotel clock and his own watch. "He's clearly disorganized and undisciplined; there's a good chance he's not planning to defect!"

"Alright!" Although Chen Huaikai was quite dissatisfied with Huang Wenbin not returning home at night, he felt that Comrade Wang's accusation was a bit too much: "Isn't there Director Li and Director Xu's guarantee? Why would he betray us and run away?"

Comrade Wang snorted coldly: "Regulations are regulations. If everyone violates them, what's the point of having regulations? Close the station immediately. Even if he comes back, he's not allowed to come in!"

"Such official arrogance?"

Just then, a lazy voice sounded behind him.

Comrade Wang turned around and was shocked to see Huang Wenbin. He immediately questioned, "You... how did you get in? Don't you have any sense of organization? Don't you know what time it is?"

"I came in a while ago, and even slept in the room for a while."

Huang Wenbin said casually, "Someone told me that Comrade Wang was cursing at me downstairs, so I came down to check."

"Impossible," Comrade Wang said coldly. "Director Chen and I have been watching here the whole time, and we didn't see you come in at all."

Huang Wenbin replied, "That's because you have eye problems, what does it have to do with me!"

"What about Director Chen? Does he also have an eye problem?" Comrade Wang said coldly.

Chen Huaikai, naturally inclined to side with Huang Wenbin, replied, "Comrade Wang, you and I both went to the restroom once, and that's probably when he came back."

Comrade Wang recalled that such a thing had happened, and was immediately speechless: "This—"

"Hmph, I'll let it slide this time!" Comrade Wang glared at Huang Wenbin. "You'd better watch your words and actions, and avoid associating with people whose stances are unclear. Otherwise, don't blame me for reporting you to higher authorities!"

Huang Wenbin said, "Comrade Wang, it's a good thing that you have principles. I hope you will continue to supervise, but don't just supervise me. I remember at the celebration banquet, you chatted happily with several people from the Freedom Association! Their stance was quite firm."

"Hmph, I can't be bothered to talk to you!" Comrade Wang snorted and turned to leave.

Chen Huaikai said softly, "This person is indeed a bit annoying. Often, people like him are quite dangerous. Don't provoke him if you don't want to."

Huang Wenbin nodded: "I know."

However, he also knew some things, namely that this Comrade Wang would become a henchman of a certain President Xu, and after being stationed in Hong Kong, he would be thoroughly corrupted by the glitz and glamour of the city, and eventually escape abroad with him.

I'll deal with the dog and the person when I get the chance.

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