Entertainment: Since 1990

Chapter 103 Third Sister-in-Law? Could there be a Second Sister-in-Law as well?
When Cao Jian learned that Yang Yuying was coming to Hong Kong, his plan was essentially half successful.

In December, he instructed the magazine to investigate Ni Zhen's whereabouts and daily routine under the guise of secretly photographing his scandalous affair, in preparation for his final plan.

With only ten days left in the month, PolyGram finally announced that Cao Jian's second album would be released on December 29th.

"This issue of YES!" is going to publish some dirt on Cao Jian!

Upon receiving this news, Ni Zhen immediately issued an order to the company's editor-in-chief.

At the same time, he guessed that the magazine founded by this "love rival" would probably be launched after New Year's Day, and now was the perfect time to smear him.

However, all the so-called scandals he fabricated were actually fabricated by him.

"Young Master B, don't worry!"

Upon receiving orders from their boss, the editor-in-chief of YES! magazine urgently adjusted the layout, adding the section criticizing Cao Jian.

Ni Zhen's magazine is a weekly, and one issue will be released on the 28th of this month.

Men's Magazine

"Boss, as you instructed, the first issue of 100,000 copies has been printed. However, 'Men's Health' is a new magazine, isn't this quantity a bit too much?"

The company's general manager, Hong Zhibo, still has some concerns about the magazine's sales: "Moreover, each issue costs fifteen yuan, which is a bit high."

The price of "YES!" magazine is ten Hong Kong dollars, while "Men's Style" is half the price.

Cao Jian picked up a printed sample book: "Manager Hong, if you saw something like this, with such high-quality printing, beautiful photos of women, and all content you like, would you buy it?"

"I"

Hong Zhibo glanced at the sexy model Julie on the magazine cover and nodded, saying, "I would, but I can't speak for others."

"You're a man, a normal man. You'll buy it, and others will be tempted too."

Cao Jian laughed and said, "As long as we offer retailers a high percentage, they should be happy to help us promote our products. Don't worry."

"Okay, I'll make the arrangements. We'll start stocking the shelves on the 31st."

Seeing how confident the boss was, Hong Zhibo didn't dare to try to persuade him any further.

He also hoped that all 100,000 copies could be sold, so that not only could the magazine make money, but advertisers would also flock to it.
December 28th, an ordinary day for most people.

But for Cao Jian, this day was anything but ordinary.

Because on this day, his girlfriend from mainland China, Yang Yuying, was coming to Hong Kong.

"Vivian, I'm going to the United States in the next few days and will be back in about two weeks."

"Go to the US?"

Upon hearing Cao Jian's arrangement, Vivian Chow said, "Your album is going to be released tomorrow, are you going to the US now?"

"There's no other way, there's an urgent matter over there that I have to deal with."

Vivian Chow will also be attending TVB's New Year's Eve Gala this year, and she will definitely run into Yeung Yuk-ying. If she were there, the outcome would be predictable.

Therefore, he could only go to the United States to be with his other girlfriend, Wang Fei, to avoid a potential conflict.

Zhou Huimin asked reluctantly, "When are you leaving? Do you want me to come with you?"

"No need to accompany me, it's just business to handle. My flight is this afternoon."

Actually, Cao Jian's flight was on the 29th, but he deliberately said it was on the 28th because he wanted to spend the night with Yang Yuying.

"So now we..."

As Zhou Huimin spoke, she wrapped her arms around Cao Jian's neck, smiling very charmingly.

"Come on, come on!"

Cao Jian was really going all out. Anyway, he was young and had amazing stamina. If he came once in the morning, he should be fine by the evening.

……

At the Luohu Port, Yang Yuying and Mao Ning, led by the new era team leader and protected by Cao Wei and others, stepped into Hong Kong.

Why didn't he come to pick me up?

As Yang Yuying walked out of the port gate, she looked around but did not find the person she was looking for.

"Sister-in-law Yang, I heard that Brother Jian's new album will be released tomorrow, so he might be busy."

Mao Ning didn't see Cao Jian, so he quickly explained, "I also heard that Hong Kong paparazzi are very powerful, so maybe he doesn't want to be involved in any scandals."

"That's it"

Although Yang Yuying was disappointed, she thought it made sense.

Fortunately, TVB sent people to pick them up, and the group got into TVB's car.

"This is Hong Kong. It's definitely much more prosperous than Guangzhou."

Mao Ning, Cao Wei, and others looked at the tall buildings outside and couldn't help but sigh.

Suddenly, they overheard a TVB staff member who was reading a magazine chatting with his colleague.

“Look here, it says that Cao Jian can’t sing Cantonese songs, he can only sing Mandarin songs. He’s doing this to expand the influence of Mandarin, to break our Cantonese culture, and to affect the status of Cantonese. He’s a cancer in the culture and entertainment industry. It also says that he’s causing the music scene to regress.”

"A cancer? No way? Did Cao Jian offend Ni Zhen? Is this meant to unite Hong Kong people in hatred and boycott Cao Jian?" "More or less. The magazine even said that if Cao Jian doesn't sing Cantonese songs, he should be kicked out of Hong Kong."

"Do you remember Liu Ximing? Was it also because of Zhou?"

Before the man could finish speaking, Cao Wei rushed over and snatched the magazine from his hand: "Let me see!"

The third brother and his cousin have been close since childhood. Last time, his cousin asked him to deal with Ni Zhen, but he didn't expect to hear this guy cursing his cousin as soon as he arrived in Hong Kong.

Can he bear this?

Yang Yuying and Mao Ning also came over, wanting to see if the contents were true.

Several people opened the magazine; although it was written in traditional Chinese characters, they could roughly recognize some of them.

Sure enough, the magazine featured a photo of Cao Jian singing "The Sea," along with a commentary that contained the same content as the conversation the TVB staff member had just shared.

"So that's why he's having such a hard time here."

Yang Yuying suddenly felt a little sorry for her boyfriend.

"Oh shit!"

Cao Wei was furious; he was almost itching to kill Ni Zhen.

Mao Ning sighed inwardly, "It's not easy to get by in Hong Kong. It seems they discriminate against mainlanders quite a bit."

As for the "Zhou" that was only mentioned halfway, none of them noticed.

When the TVB staff realized that these people were all from mainland China, they stopped talking about the topic.

The minibus took us directly to the hotel for rest.

"Miss Yang, Mr. Mao, you can rest today. Rehearsals will be held tomorrow and the day after. You will go on stage on the evening of the 31st."

"Ok."

The team leader nodded, and everyone went back to their rooms to rest.

Yang Yuying, who had just arrived at the room, was about to call Cao Jian when there was a knock on the door.

She thought it was Cao Wei, who was posing as a bodyguard, who had come. But when she opened the door, she was surprised to see her beloved boyfriend standing there.

"baby!"

While Yang Yuying was still in a daze, Cao Jian had already picked her up and slammed the door shut with his foot.

……

More than half an hour later, the two of them, covered in sweat, embraced each other.

"Ugh, why didn't you come to pick me up?"

"I have something to do; I'm flying to the US first thing tomorrow morning."

"What important business is it in the US that requires you to go now?"

"About the electronics factory."

Cao Jian had already decided that he was determined not to let Yang Yuying and Zhou Huimin meet.

"I was even saying I'd show you around Hong Kong."

"There will be plenty of opportunities in the future."

Cao Jian released Yang Yuying: "Let's take a shower together. I'll go find Cao Wei to talk to him about something later. I'll stay with you tonight, okay?"

"Not leaving?"

Yang Yuying finally cheered up, which was some consolation.

After taking a shower, Cao Jian went to his cousin's room, locked the door, and then took out Ni Zhen's photo and his usual routes.

"Brother, I think breaking Ni Zhen's leg is too lenient on him. Why don't we just..."

Cao Wei looked at Ni Zhen's photo, then put his hand on his neck and said, "Anyway, this is Hong Kong, so it should be fine."

"No need, I just want him to live."

Although Cao Jian already knew about Ni Zhen's magazine article criticizing him today, he shook his head.

What's the point of killing Ni Zhen? It's to let him see how intimate he is with Zhou Huimin.

"Ok."

Cao Wei had no choice but to nod, though he felt somewhat unsatisfied.

This person actually dared to badmouth his own cousin in a magazine; he's practically asking for trouble.

However, he still asked curiously, "Brother, why is that Ni Zhen treating you like this?"

Cao Jian laughed and said, "To be honest, I found you a third sister-in-law. Ni Zhen also likes this woman."

"You found me a sister-in-law again?"

Cao Wei stared at his cousin in surprise, then suddenly realized, "What do you mean by 'third sister-in-law'? Does that mean there's a second sister-in-law too?"

(End of this chapter)