Hong Kong 1990: From stuntman to King of Kung Fu

Chapter 62, 8 hexagrams

The filming of "Reign of Assassins" is progressing very quickly.

In just half a month, Tang Long and Brigitte Lin's scenes together were almost finished.

Other actors joined the crew one after another.

On this day, Zhang Xueyou and Wang Zuxian arrived together.

Both of them were making cameo appearances, and the crew prepared a special welcome ceremony for them that evening.

"Ah Long, you're really something. Last year you were playing a minor supporting role in 'The Smiling, Proud Wanderer,' and now I'm playing a supporting role to you."

"Brother Xueyou, that's because you're giving me face. Otherwise, how could I be qualified to have you as my supporting character?"

"Don't be modest. Your box office appeal has already surpassed mine. I'll be giving you supporting roles quite often in the future."

I don't care much about status or fame. As long as I have roles to play and money to make, that's fine, haha.

Tang Long knew that he wasn't just being polite.

Throughout his acting career, he has rarely played the leading role.

In his heart, music is the career he values ​​most.

In the film industry, he doesn't compete or fight for anything; in the music industry, however, he fights for every single thing.

They fight over resources, over billing order, over sales figures—all sorts of fights.

Without this kind of fighting power, how could he have become one of the Four Heavenly Kings and the new generation's God of Song?

At this moment, Wang Zuxian walked over and said with a smile:

"Ah Long, don't forget me if you find a suitable role in the future."

"Of course, I would be more than happy to have Sister Zuxian here."

Although Wang Zuxian is often called a "vase" (a pretty face with no substance), she is hailed as the number one "vase" in Hong Kong, with immense fame and influence.

Whether on screen or in real life, her looks are undeniably stunning.

Tang Long was still amazed when he saw her again.

The only minor flaw is that it's a bit small; it's not as good as the A-grade version.

Tang Long and she didn't have much interaction before, except for working together on "A Chinese Ghost Story 2".

At the time, he was just a minor stuntman and supporting actor, and he couldn't connect with the then-famous Joey Wong.

Now, a year has passed, and the person he once thought was unapproachable has taken the initiative to come and greet him.

Tang Long didn't think that people were being materialistic; that's just how the film and television industry works.

Zhang Xueyou and Wang Zuxian are quite familiar with each other, having collaborated several times.

Moreover, Wang Zuxian also loves to sing, and often pulls Zhang Xueyou aside to study music when she's not filming.

"Ah Long, do you know why Fourth Brother postponed joining the crew?"

"Why? What happened to him?"

Zhang Xueyou's eyes gleamed, and he beckoned Tang Long closer, whispering:

"I heard that Fourth Brother and Fourth Sister-in-law Deborah are getting a divorce."

"Divorce? Fourth Brother cheated on me again?"

"This time it's not Fourth Brother, it's Fourth Sister-in-law. You might not know if you're not in Hong Kong, but lately there's been a lot of gossip about Fourth Sister-in-law."

"Tell me more details." Tang Long adjusted his posture, bringing his ear closer to the ground.

Seeing Tang Long's excited expression as he ate the melon, Wang Zuxian couldn't help but find it amusing.

Gossiping and chatting about melons are indeed human nature, regardless of gender.

While finding it amusing, Wang Zuxian's body language betrayed her; her ears perked up, and her eyes were fixed on Zhang Xueyou.

Even though she already knew the gossip, she still couldn't help but want to hear what Zhang Xueyou had to say.

"Some time ago, my fourth brother stayed in Macau for nearly half a month, lost several million, and still owed the casino more than ten million."

The casino called Deborah directly, pressuring her to pay back the money.

"No wonder he was so willing to act in the movie with Fourth Brother. He didn't even talk about the salary, only asking for advance payment. It turns out he owes money to the casino."

You can't just renege on a debt to a casino.

In the future, the worst that will happen is that the online loans you owe will cause you to be harassed by phone calls from your family, friends, and colleagues, ruining your reputation.

However, the current debt collection methods of casinos are not so gentle; splashing paint on the doorstep and breaking hands and feet are common occurrences.

If they can't pay back the money, they really dare to drag Deborah to the platform.

"What does this have to do with Fourth Sister-in-law? Why did she divorce Fourth Brother because of this?" Tang Long asked, puzzled.

"No, according to media reports, Fourth Sister-in-law personally went to Macau to find He Sheng and stayed in his office for an hour."

After he came out, the casino waived Fourth Brother's gambling debts.

You should know what kind of people the gossip media in Hong Kong are; they've fabricated a lot of stories about Fourth Sister-in-law and Mr. Ho.

Furthermore, He Sheng had previously pursued Fourth Sister-in-law, and the media reported on this in great detail, even saying that Xie Tingfeng resembled He Sheng.

"No wonder they're getting a divorce; any man would find that hard to accept," Tang Long sighed.

"Fourth Brother isn't a good person either. How many romantic affairs has he had over the years?"

Furthermore, whether the affair between Fourth Sister-in-law and He Sheng is true or false is still debatable.

Wang Zuxian couldn't help but interject upon hearing this.

"Whether it's true or false, everyone in the entertainment industry has their share of gossip. As long as we enjoy listening and chatting, that's all that matters."

"Brother Xueyou is right, who doesn't have a bit of gossip?"

After saying that, Tang Long couldn't help but glance at Wang Zuxian.

Wang Zuxian got a little annoyed by his gaze, and her voice rose a few decibels:

"Why are you looking at me? Those media reports are all fabricated. I have absolutely no relationship with that Lin Jianyue."

"I understand, I understand, you two aren't related."

Tang Long replied very seriously, but Wang Zuxian felt even more that the other party did not believe what she said.

"He's the one who's been harassing me. Besides, he's already married. I don't want to be the other woman."

"Sister Zuxian, I truly believe in you. You're not that kind of person."

"real?"

"Of course it is."

Seeing that Tang Long's expression didn't seem to be lying, Wang Zuxian's expression finally softened.

Tang Long did believe what she said.

But as the saying goes, even the best woman can be swayed by a persistent suitor, let alone a wealthy man like Lin Jianyue.

His father is Lin Baixin, one of the top ten richest people in Hong Kong. The Lin family is also a long-established family in Chaoshan, a true wealthy family.

With luxury homes and cars showering upon him, and his public separation from his wife, Wang Zuxian's psychological defenses were finally completely broken down.

The two later openly went out together and lived together, which caused Wang Zuxian's reputation and fame to plummet.

Ultimately, due to Lin Jianyue's mother's obstruction, she did not marry into the wealthy family.

Moreover, because of a single sentence from his mother, Wang Zuxian suffered immense humiliation.

"Sister Zuxian, you have to hold on. If you end up accepting him, your reputation will be completely ruined."

Moreover, marrying into a wealthy family isn't easy; you'll see that there's only one female celebrity who has truly married into one.

"Of course I know. I have no obsession with marrying into a wealthy family. I can earn money on my own, enough for myself."

She couldn't help but feel annoyed:

"But because of Lin Jianyue, Qi Qin is going to break up with me."

"Just talk to him and make things clear. Anyway, you and that person don't have anything going on."

"I told him, but he couldn't stand the gossip, and he's also very sensitive; he feels a bit inferior in front of Lin Jianyue."

"You have to handle your own relationship issues; we can't offer any advice."

Qi Qin was also not a good man. He later reconciled with Wang Zuxian and had an illegitimate child.

Ultimately, this left Wang Zuxian completely disheartened, and she withdrew from the entertainment industry.

"What are you two talking about that makes you so happy?"

Tang Long looked up in the direction of the voice and saw that it was another person with the Eight Trigrams Holy Body.