Entertainment Era: My Good Sister Is All Over the World

As the clouds gradually dispersed, the sunlight shone brightly.

Huang Wenbin didn't want to stay in the dark room anymore.

Xu Xiaoming is clearly a person who can't keep things bottled up, and his hands were sore from writing the script all day.

"How's the script coming along?" Huang Wenbin asked with a smile.

Xu Xiaoming replied with a smile, "With your outline, progress is going very smoothly. I estimate the first draft will be ready in another half month."

He then added, "But I have to go back to Hong Kong tomorrow; people from the TV station have been calling here."

"That means the TV station can't function without you," Huang Wenbin joked. "You're the mainstay of RTV."

Xu Xiaoming wasn't modest at all. He clenched his fist and struck what he thought was a domineering pose: "Of course, I'm a man of both literary and martial talents, a well-known all-around handsome guy at the TV station."

This isn't just boasting; Xu Xiaoming is indeed a rare all-rounder in Hong Kong's arts and culture scene.

He learned martial arts from a young age, entered the martial arts industry in his teens, started as a stuntman, then became an actor, and finally a director.

In 1975, she won the Silver Star Award for Most Promising Singer at her debut at the Hong Kong Music Awards. She was also listed among the Top Ten Singers in Hong Kong twice and won the Gold Record Award four times.

The most famous song should be "The Great Name is China" which is the theme song of the 1982 Leung Siu-lung version of "Chen Zhen".

The opening line, "Child, this is your home, with an elegant courtyard. Its rustic charm enhances its character, and its name is Zhonghua (meaning 'Chinese')," should evoke childhood memories for many born in the 70s and even the 80s.

Xu Xiaoming is also one of the original singers of "The Great Wall Will Never Fall".

When "The Legendary Fok Yuan-gap" was broadcast in Hong Kong, the original singer of "The Great Wall Will Never Fall" was Yip Chun-tong. However, after the series was introduced to the mainland, the version sung by Tsui Siu-ming was changed.

Another all-around entertainer in Hong Kong is Chan Hung-kei.

This person is more like a human cheat code. He can also do martial arts, sing, act, and direct. The key is that he can also compose and set music. His song "Wandering Alone in the World" directly made him a god.

This guy starred in Jackie Chan's first film, *Twins*, last year, which shows how extensive his connections are in the Hong Kong film industry. The female lead is Shirley, who played Li Mochou in Louis Koo's version of *The Return of the Condor Heroes*.

However, the film was only released in September 1980, and its box office was over HK$9 million, which was a decent performance.

Back to the topic.

Xu Xiaoming said to Huang Wenbin, "It's such a nice day, it would be a real shame not to go out for a stroll."

"Then let's go out," Huang Wenbin said with a smile.

"But two men going out together is a bit too gay," Xu Xiaoming said, pointing to himself and Huang Wenbin. "A few more would be more appropriate."

Huang Wenbin said, "Then let's call a few more people."

So he called out Zhang Guoli, Li Xuejian, and Zhang Yimou.

Zhang Lai shook his head and refused, because the script "Garland Under the Mountain" was suddenly rejected by Director Jiang of the Beijing Film Studio, who also pointed out more than a dozen revision suggestions.

The idea for this script came from Huang Wenbin, as did the outline, but the actual writing was done by Zhang Lai.

Huang Wenbin agreed that both of their names would be credited on the script.

So Zhang Lai was completely immersed in his work and had no intention of going out. He just wanted to finish revising the script as soon as possible so that his debut work could be published smoothly.

Assistant director Zhou Qiyue encountered a group of people in the bike shed and couldn't help but ask them what they were up to. She was then pulled into the group herself.

Zhang Yimou was very clever; he simply borrowed a camera, intending to document the trip and take some photos of the scenery.

So, the group of grown men each rode a bicycle and wandered around aimlessly.

We didn't have a specific destination; we just chatted as we rode, going wherever the road took us.

"Hey, I heard there's a place selling beer today, wanna go check it out?" Zhou Qiyue, the oldest among them and a veteran BJ, immediately smiled and said to the group.

Upon hearing that there was wine to drink, Xu Xiaoming's eyes immediately lit up: "Great! I've never tasted wine from Yanjing before, I have to try it and see what it tastes like."

"We didn't bring any containers for the wine," Li Xuejian said, pausing for a moment.

Zhou Qiyue pouted: "Can I take you guys to drink draft beer?"

"Could it be Shuanghesheng's Five Star Beer?" Zhang Yimou also became interested and said with a smile, "That's expensive, draft beer is only 4 cents a pound."

"It's my treat today!" Assistant Director Zhou laughed heartily, patting his chest and saying, "Nobody's allowed to be polite with me."

Bottled beer is available these days, but it's not easy to get. Most people bring their own equipment to grocery stores to buy draft beer.

Zhou Qiyue didn't say much, but led them through a maze of turns into an alley.

"You guys wait here." Zhou Qiyue stopped the car, said to Huang Wenbin and the others, then looked at Xu Xiaoming: "Can I borrow your jacket?"

At this time, the sun was shining brightly, and everyone was wearing only light clothing, except for Xu Xiaoming who was wearing a jacket.

"Of course." Xu Xiaoming didn't ask why he needed to borrow the clothes, and simply took them off and tossed them to Zhou Qiyue.

Zhou Qiyue laughed and said, "This dress is quite expensive. Aren't you worried I'll ruin it?"

Xu Xiaoming said magnanimously, "Even the most expensive clothes are just clothes. How can they compare to the preciousness of friendship between people?"

"Not bad, he's a real man." Zhou Qiyue smiled, tucked his clothes to the back rack, and rode his bike into the alley.

About ten minutes later, he rode back and called out to Huang Wenbin and the others from a distance, "Let's go, hurry up!"

After the group saw his car, they found several bottles wrapped in clothes.

They felt a sudden panic for no apparent reason, and then they followed his lead and started pedaling the bicycle.

"You don't look like you're going to buy beer, you look like you're going to steal some!" Huang Wenbin couldn't help but tease.

Zhang Yimou and Zhang Guoli looked at each other in bewilderment.

"Stealing is unacceptable," Li Xuejian couldn't help but advise.

"How can you call it stealing something from your own home?" Zhou Qiyue laughed heartily. "Let's find a quiet place with a nice view, and the rest of us brothers can have a drink."

Zhang Yimou chimed in, "That's Beihai Park. The chrysanthemums there are in bloom."

"Let's go there then!" Zhou Qiyue suddenly felt playful and turned to Huang Wenbin and the others, shouting, "Let's have a race to see who gets there first! The last person to arrive has to buy the snacks to go with the drinks!"

After saying that, he stood up and kicked without any martial ethics, without even shouting "One, two, three, start!"

Xu Xiaoming, being a martial artist, was immediately aroused and stood up to kick as well.

"I absolutely can't order!" Zhang Guoli quickly started pedaling as well.

Although Zhang Yimou didn't really want to compete, he still sped up.

Although Huang Wenbin was the youngest, he was actually stronger than the others, and he overtook Zhou Qiyue, who was at the front, in an instant.

"Hey, wait for me a minute."

Just as Li Xuejian was about to pedal, the chain suddenly snapped and came off. Unfortunately, no one paid any attention to him, leaving him speechless: "Then what's the point of arguing? I'm definitely going to buy it."

The people in front burst into laughter.

Forty minutes later, the group arrived at Beihai Park, found a secluded spot by the lake, and sat down directly on the ground.

After parking his car, Li Xuejian went to buy some snacks to go with the drinks.

Zhang Yimou felt he couldn't let him go alone, so he went with him.

When they returned after buying the drinks, Zhou Qiyue and Xu Xiaoming were already drinking.

The group of people, enjoying drinks and a meal of peanuts and sesame seeds, chatted about everything under the sun, from movies and literature to music and life, having a wonderful time.

Is there someone up ahead?

Just as they were having a great time chatting, Xu Xiaoming suddenly pointed.

Upon hearing his words, the group turned to look at him.

There is a large willow tree on the lakeshore in the distance.

Under the willow tree, there was a figure sitting in a wheelchair, looking up as if staring at the gently rippling lake.

The drooping willow branches obscured the person's face, making it impossible to see their expression.

"Is he trying to commit suicide?"

Li Xuejian was startled, and a bad feeling welled up in his heart.

Xu Xiaoming had drunk some wine. He paused for half a second, then suddenly jumped up and rushed over there.

Less than three seconds later, a scream and a roar rang out: "Hey, what are you doing?!"

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry." Zhou Qiyue quickly ran over.

Huang Wenbin followed and helped the person opposite him up: "My friend thought you were going to commit suicide, so he rushed over to save you. I'm sorry."

"Trying to commit suicide? That was a few years ago." The man wasn't angry; he just gave a self-deprecating smirk: "Now, I don't want to die."

Zhang Guoli asked softly, "So what were you doing just now...?"

"My mother wanted to bring me here to see the chrysanthemums before," the man murmured. "Unfortunately, I didn't agree. She passed away two years ago, and I miss her very much now."

Li Xuejian quickly apologized: "I'm sorry, I brought up something that saddened you. Please accept my condolences."

"Where do you live? Let us take you home," Zhou Qiyue said with some concern. "You'll easily catch a cold if you stay by the lake in the wind for too long."

"It's alright." The man waved his hand. "You guys go ahead with your work. Someone will come to pick me up in half an hour."

"Where are you going? Let's go for a drink!" Xu Xiaoming stepped forward, grabbed the wheelchair handle, and pushed the man directly to their lawn. "It's fate that we met. I was wrong just now, brother. I apologize to you."

Xu Xiaoming bit open the bottle cap with his teeth, took a big gulp, and then handed it to the man.

"I'm sorry, I can't drink alcohol because of my health." The man looked embarrassed.

Li Xuejian pulled Zhang Yimou up and said, "That's easy, let's go buy some water."

"Then let's eat peanuts and edamame." Huang Wenbin smiled, grabbed a handful, and placed them in the man's palm: "What's bothering you? Let's chat about it."

The man stared at the strangers in front of him in surprise, then suddenly felt a bit more human: "I heard what you were talking about. Which university are you students from? I'd like to join you, but I'm afraid you'll look down on me."

"How could that be! We're friends once we meet." Zhou Qiyue patted his chest and pointed to Zhang Guoli: "This gentleman is an actor from the Chengdu Cultural Troupe."

Then, pointing to Xu Xiaoming, he said, "This one is amazing, a big director from Hong Kong."

"The two people who went to buy water, one was from the Beijing Film Academy and the other was from the Air Force Political Department Art Troupe."

Zhou Qiyue smiled, then pointed to Huang Wenbin: "This one is a bit special. He's also from the Beijing Film Academy, but he's published a lot of works. His screenplays are absolutely amazing. His name is..."

Huang Wenbin said with a smile, "My name is Huang Wenbin."

"You're Huang Wenbin? The up-and-coming author of 'Heart-Shaped Stone,' 'Bloody Romance,' and 'Hibiscus Town'?"

The person in the wheelchair looked surprised. "So young."

Zhou Qiyue asked, "And you, what's your name?"

The man replied, "My name is Shi Tiesen, and I'd say I'm a writer, if not a great one."