Hong Kong Entertainment 1979: A Beating Up the Manager at the Start

Upgrade begins; estimated completion time: two months.

Current popularity score: 143 points.

Looking at the screen, Li Jiangbo breathed a sigh of relief. Two months should be enough time.

But then he frowned.

During this period, he must try his best to accumulate enough wealth and popularity.

Otherwise, once the system is upgraded, wouldn't he be left without any users? That would truly be a case of a skilled cook being unable to cook without rice.

Thinking about this, Li Jiangbo was in a dilemma.

In the past, any script he wrote for a movie would bring him popularity.

He writes his own music, which also brings him popularity.

But none of that can compare to the popularity gained from making a movie.

Previously, they had decided to reduce production to test Shao Daheng's bottom line. Now, they need to make films to gain popularity, which has put Li Jiangbo in a difficult position.

Forget it, I'll just leave it at that. There's always a way out.

......

Lin Ching-hsia has decided to return to Taiwan.

She came to Hong Kong at the beginning of the year. If it weren't for Tam Ka-ming's strong invitation, she would never have come to Hong Kong.

It wasn't because Hong Kong was bad, but because Qin Xianglin's love for her was too restrictive and too heavy for her to bear.

Originally, Tam Ka-ming only invited Lin Ching-hsia to star in his film "Sheep Without a Shepherd," but Chin Hsiang-lin was still worried and insisted on coming along to work with him.

She was very grateful to Qin Xianglin for taking such good care of her and for standing up for her during her most difficult time.

But whether this was love or not, she wasn't sure, and dared not be sure.

Perhaps it was her suicide amidst the gossip that triggered the man's panic.

Perhaps, Chin Hsiang-lin was just that kind of person!

With that thought in mind, Lin Qingxia stopped thinking about it and began to tidy up the room.

Just as she was tidying up, the doorbell rang.

Lin Qingxia doesn't need to guess; this person must be Qin Xianglin.

"The door's unlocked, come in!"

The door to the room was pushed open, and Qin Xianglin walked in carrying a thermos.

His face was beaming with a smile that Lin Qingxia used to like but now found repulsive.

She couldn't quite put her finger on the feeling.

Qin Xianglin placed the thermos on the table, opened the lid, and began to ramble on.

"Qingxia, I brought you some soup. You said your throat was sore last night, so I specially bought some fritillaria and loquat and have been stewing it all morning."

"Drink it while it's hot, it won't taste good when it's cold."

Lin Qingxia didn't hear a word of what was said; she continued tidying up as usual, only humming in response.

Qin Xianglin wasn't annoyed. He picked up a stool and sat down next to Lin Qingxia, watching her fold the clothes one by one and put them into her suitcase.

"Are you really leaving?"

"Um!"

"Didn't we agree to stay a little longer? I haven't introduced you to my friends yet."

"Sanmao has been wanting to meet you for a long time. He's told me about it many times. Why don't we go visit him tomorrow? He's a very interesting person, and I'm sure you'll like him."

"Or, how about we go to Repulse Bay the day after tomorrow? The sunset there is beautiful, or..."

Qin Xianglin was talking to himself, completely unaware that Lin Qingxia's hands were already exerting force and her shoulders were trembling slightly.

Perhaps Qin Xianglin had said enough, or perhaps he saw that Lin Qingxia's hand movements had stopped.

He quickly asked, "Qingxia, are you not planning to leave?"

Lin Qingxia sighed and continued tidying up.

"I want to go home. I miss my parents."

Qin Xianglin was stunned for a moment, then smiled.

"Okay, I'll go back with you. I'm free anyway, so I can take care of you."

Lin Qingxia paused in packing her things, "I can do it myself!"

Qin Xianglin seemed not to hear her and continued speaking to himself:

"By the way, what time did you book your flight? I'll book a ticket for the same flight so we can go back together. That way, we can look out for each other. If you get airsick or have too much luggage, I can help you. Just in case..."

"What if what? Qin Xianglin, I'm an adult! I'm not a three-year-old anymore! I can go home by myself, I don't need you following me around all the time!"

Lin Qingxia practically roared these words out, and after she finished speaking, tears involuntarily streamed down her face.

When Qin Xianglin saw Lin Qingxia crying, he immediately became flustered.

First, he took a tissue to wipe Lin Qingxia's tears, and then he hugged her tightly with heartache.

This time, Lin Qingxia did not do as he wished.

Lin Qingxia pushed Qin Xianglin away, saying in a wronged tone, "Qin Xianglin! Can you please stop doing this!"

Qin Xianglin was stunned, and a hint of panic appeared on his face.

"What do you not want?"

"Don't try to control everything I do. I know you mean well and care about me, but this... you're suffocating me!!"

Qin Xianglin panicked completely. He couldn't believe that Lin Qingxia was saying these words, nor could he believe that this was the fiancée he had chased back from the United States.

He stammered, "I...you...we're engaged, we're getting married soon, you..."

"I didn't say immediately, you've been saying it the whole time."

Qin Xianglin stood frozen in place, his mind blank.

Lin Qingxia looked at him quietly, and suddenly felt very tired.

This man stood up for her during her most difficult time and showed her care when she was being condemned by the whole world.

Lin Qingxia was grateful to him, and even thought that it was love.

She even agreed to get engaged to him.

But over the past few months, Qin Xianglin's behavior has made her feel suffocated.

"You go back first, leave me alone for a while."

Qin Xianglin opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but didn't know what to say.

He sighed, stood up, and walked to the door.

He paused as he stepped out the door, then turned back.

"Qingxia, remember to drink the soup...soup."

Lin Qingxia laughed, but it was a laugh born of anger.

What time is it? Still drinking soup?

After Qin Xianglin left, Lin Qingxia lay listlessly on the bed, lost in thought.

She couldn't understand why Qin Xianglin had become like this! The man who publicly defended her in the newspapers when she was at her most desperate, the man she thought she could entrust her life to, how could he make her feel so tired!

Or was he always like this, and she just hadn't seen through him before?

Could it be that she still has feelings for Qin Han? But she did call Qin Han before the engagement.

Qin Han said nothing and did nothing.

By then, she had already let go of Qin Han in her heart.

But have you really let go?

she does not know.

She lay on the bed, lost in thought, when suddenly a figure entered her mind.

The figure gradually became clearer, and Lin Qingxia was greatly surprised.

This person is none other than Li Jiangbo, who came to her rescue at the Golden Horse Awards!

Lin Qingxia shook her head, trying to shake off all the distracting thoughts in her mind.

The more I shook it, the clearer the image in my mind became.

Lin Qingxia sighed. Oh well, she was going back to Taiwan the day after tomorrow. She should still visit the person who had helped her in the past.

After all, it's not easy to stand up in such a situation.

Furthermore, some time ago, Li Jiangbo invited her to the premiere of "Taken".

She had never attended a premiere like this before.

She could feel Li Jiangbo's influence in Hong Kong and his talent from the scene.

Okay! It's decided then and there.