Huayu: King of Kung Fu

Leslie Cheung didn't know Lin Hu, but he did know Katie.

He walked over, the three of them introduced themselves, and then sat down to order something to eat.

Leslie Cheung looked Lin Hu up and down carefully, then said with a smile, "You have sideburns too?"

Lin Hu touched his face and said, "Yeah, it's a real hassle to shave every day."

"Me too. When I was filming 'Farewell My Concubine,' I had to apply a layer of powder after shaving my head, otherwise you could see the stubble."

Although Leslie Cheung is born with beautiful features and has a somewhat androgynous appearance, he actually has a large beard.

Lin Hu also had a big beard, but he looked more dashing.

The two found common ground and quickly became acquainted.

Leslie Cheung was very approachable; the three of them drank tea, ate snacks, and chatted in a very friendly atmosphere.

When Leslie Cheung inquired about Zhou Xun's situation, he told Lin Hu some interesting stories from when they were filming "Temptress Moon".

They chatted until 10 o'clock. Leslie Cheung told Lin Hu that he could ask him for help if he needed it, then got up to pay the bill and leave. Lin Hu and Katie got up to see him off.

Leslie Cheung took a few steps, then suddenly turned to a seat by the window and greeted the two elderly people sitting there.

"Good morning, Uncle Liu, Aunt Liu!"

Lin Hu followed Zhang Guorong's gaze and saw that the old man was thin and looked to be around eighty or ninety years old.

The old lady was younger, around fifty or sixty years old.

Lin Hu thought they looked familiar and asked Katie, "Aren't they Run Run Shaw and Mona Fong?"

Katie nodded and said, "Yes!"

"They have such refined tastes, coming out for tea at their age!"

"Uncle Six started coming here for tea when he was young. He's the one who introduced the habit of entertainers coming here for tea."

Fang Yihua said with a smile, "Good morning, Rongzai, you're here for dim sum too?"

"A friend is coming from the mainland, let's chat!"

Fang Yihua glanced at Lin Hu and said, "Is that the young man? He's quite handsome!" She nodded to Lin Hu with a smile.

Seeing this, Lin Hu nodded to Fang Yihua. He thought to himself, "Everyone says Fang Yihua is vicious, but she seems quite kind. She even complimented me on being handsome!"

Leslie Cheung said goodbye to the elderly couple and left, while Lin Hu and Katie began to discuss business.

He took out a notebook and began to state his requirements.

First, he needed to film a scene where the protagonist is being chased by Hong Kong gangsters, and he needed to find a street with a sense of everyday life.

Katie has to help him find locations and people.

Since the film was shot in Hong Kong, Lin Hu hoped to find a familiar face from Hong Kong films to play the gangster leader, thus enhancing the sense of immersion.

Katie asked, "Who are you looking for?"

"Brother Crow? Handsome Kun? Either way is fine, it's just two scenes."

Katie readily agreed: "Okay, I'll help you make the contact. Just give me a 3,000 yuan red envelope as a gift."

"Okay, how's the contact with Qin Pei going?"

"He can come and film for a week, but he'll have to pay HK$30,000."

Lin Hu thought about it for a moment, found it acceptable, and said, "Okay!"

Lin Hu was an outsider, and Qin Pei didn't know him, so of course he would take whatever amount was due.

After chatting for a while, Katie got up and left: "Mr. Lin, you two rest today. I'll take you to see the scenery tomorrow. I'll have the company prepare the props you want."

Thank you!

After Katie left, Lin Hu didn't go back immediately. He strolled along the road for a while, walked to the Star Ferry Pier, and boarded a cruise ship bound for Macau.

During the World Cup, the Lisboa Casino in Macau also offered online betting games. To avoid attracting attention, Lin Hu planned to place bets in both Hong Kong and Macau.

An hour later, Lin Hu arrived in Macau and took a taxi to the betting company, where he found a constant stream of people coming to gamble on football.

This reassured Lin Hu even more, as the betting amount in Hong Kong and Macau during the 98 World Cup was at least in the billions.

If Lin Hu wins a few million while mixed in, it's like a drop of water flowing into the ocean; it won't attract any attention at all.

Lin Hu asked a staff member for a flyer, carefully learned about the gameplay, and found it to be quite varied.

For example, you can bet on the semi-finalists and finalists before the competition starts; the earlier you bet, the higher the odds.

Although Lin Hu could bet on it correctly, it was a long-term strategy that he couldn't afford to wait for, so he opted for a short-term strategy and bet directly on the opening match.

In the original timeline, Lin Hu had followed the entire World Cup. He carefully recalled the scores of those matches, which gradually surfaced in his mind.

In the opening match, Brazil vs. Scotland, anyone with a modicum of common sense knows that Brazil is a sure win, so the odds are practically zero, and there's absolutely no need to bet on it.

However, the exact score is hard to predict.

Lin Hu placed a bet of 50,000 in Macau, took the ticket, and left.

Back in Hong Kong, he placed another HK$50,000 bet at the Jockey Club.

Back at Chungking Mansions, it was already afternoon. The crew had lunch at a restaurant in Chungking Mansions.

Since filming couldn't resume for the time being, Lin Hu took the crew on a half-day trip to Hong Kong.

The group, in high spirits, took the Star Ferry across the harbor to Hong Kong Island.

As the ship sailed in the middle of the sea, Lin Hu leaned on the railing, enjoying the sea breeze, when a strange thought suddenly arose in his mind.

"Because of my time travel, this spacetime has already changed because of me. If the World Cup result is different, then haven't I wasted all my efforts these past few months?"

Thinking about this, he had a sudden realization: was he being a little too confident?

I paid the deposit yesterday and placed my bet today. Now I only have less than 20,000 yuan left. If I don't win, I won't even have enough for the return trip.

"No way, it can't be wrong! I'm a man favored by fate, otherwise how could I have transmigrated? It must be true!"

"What are you thinking about?"

Lin Hu was lost in thought when he was suddenly interrupted by a crisp sound.

Lin Hu turned his head and saw Gao Yuanyuan's fair and pure face. The sea breeze was blowing her hair, making her indescribably beautiful.

Lin Hu shook his head and said, "It's nothing, just thinking about filming tomorrow."

Where did you go this morning?

"Leslie Cheung invited me for tea, and I also talked to Katie about work, hiring actors, looking at venues, it was quite a lot of work."

When Gao Yuanyuan heard Leslie Cheung's name, her big eyes widened, truly befitting her name, Yuanyuan (meaning round and round).

Do you know Leslie Cheung?

"Yes, he helped me get this opportunity to film in Hong Kong."

Gao Yuanyuan's curiosity was piqued.

How do you know Leslie Cheung?

"My girlfriend introduced us. She used to act with Leslie Cheung." Lin Hu didn't hide anything from her.

Do you have a girlfriend?

Lin Hu replied matter-of-factly, "Yes!"

Upon hearing this, Gao Yuanyuan felt a pang of sadness in her heart.

She was only eighteen years old, a young girl just beginning to experience love.

Having spent so much time with Lin Hu, I've come to appreciate his handsome appearance, literary and martial talents, and overflowing brilliance. I can't help but develop a strong liking for him.

She is actually a very quiet person and doesn't usually like to talk much.

But because she was about the same age as Lin Hu, Lin Hu often tutored her and explained problems to her.

The two gradually became acquainted and, without realizing it, began to talk about everything.

She also frequently initiates conversations with Lin Hu, just like she is doing now.

Hearing Lin Hu mention that he has a girlfriend suddenly made him feel extremely disappointed.

It's like a beloved treasure has been stolen!