Reborn in the Hong Kong entertainment industry in the 1980s

Accustomed to the spotlight, Hu Xiaoxiao remained unaffected and continued, "We must remember where our blessings come from. Regarding the use of the donations, we will divide them into two parts. One part will be donated to the Women and Children's Foundation to help the vulnerable groups in Baogang. We will need Ms. Tan Yinglian to handle this part."

Hu Xiaoxiao looked at Tan Yinglian and smiled. Tan Yinglian, who was sitting in the audience, also smiled and said generously to everyone, "I am not afraid of hard work. I am happy to donate any amount of money. It is my duty and my honor to help more people."

Hu Xiaoxiao then listed the charitable work done by the Women and Children's Foundation this year. As a member of the foundation herself, she used this opportunity both to advertise the foundation, encourage donations to help more people, and to explain to the guests that most of the donations went to the foundation.

Then, Hu Xiaoxiao explained where the other part of the money went: "I decided to donate the other part back to the mainland to help build roads and schools. This decision is for my hometown, and I hope to do my part to make it better. This is also a move I learned from my seniors. I hope to work with them to contribute to our hometown and our ancestral land."

People from Baogang are all from the mainland, and it's customary for them to donate money to their hometowns to repair roads after they've become successful. The guests in the audience felt it was only natural. Almost everyone present had done the same thing, so they fully understood Hu Xiaoxiao's actions.

As the date of their return draws closer, more and more people are donating to charity in their hometown.

After Hu Xiaoxiao finished talking about the box office donation, she announced another piece of news: Shengshi Entertainment plans to launch a new business and establish a visual effects subsidiary.

Although Hu Xiaoxiao didn't intend to pursue a career in Hollywood, she had been learning about the Hollywood film industry. Hollywood's special effects were far superior to those of Baogang. From Hollywood's special effects, she saw new trends in film development, and as a filmmaker, she wouldn't miss any opportunity beneficial to the film industry.

In addition to its special effects subsidiary, Shengshi will also establish a record company. Hu Xiaoxiao said that she will release her first solo album next year and hold her first solo concert the year after.

Finally, Hu Xiaoxiao announced that Shengshi Entertainment will establish a new company in mainland China next year. She did not disclose the nature of the new company's business.

However, all these new plans demonstrate Hu Xiaoxiao and Huang Yuliang's ambition, and at the same time show everyone Shengshi's strong financial resources and immeasurable future.

After Hu Xiaoxiao announced a series of major development plans for the company, the guests, led by Huang Yuliang, once again responded with enthusiastic applause.

After stepping down from the podium, Hu Xiaoxiao took the red wine from the waiter's tray and began to greet the guests.

She first toasted the hotel owner, Wan Sheng, saying, "Today's banquet is so successful, which is inseparable from Wan Sheng's support. Thank you, Wan Sheng. I'd like to propose a toast to you."

Wan Sheng, dressed in a formal suit, looked every bit the gentleman. After elegantly clinking glasses with Hu Xiaoxiao, he smiled and said, "We've been friends for so many years, no need for formalities. Time flies. Before I knew it, you'd reached this level. Congratulations, Xiaoxiao."

"Thanks to everyone's support, especially Wan Sheng, thank you so much," Hu Xiaoxiao said.

Wan Sheng had just listened to Hu Xiaoxiao's plans for Shengshi and was particularly interested in one of them. "You just mentioned that you're going to open a new company in the mainland. I wonder what kind of business you plan to do?"

"Is Wan Sheng interested?"

"You, Hu Xiaoxiao, are known for attracting wealth. I wonder if it's okay if I can get a little bit of your good fortune?" Wan Sheng said half-jokingly.

Hu Xiaoxiao said sincerely, "Of course, it's always better to have more friends in business. When I have new business to develop in the future, I will definitely contact Wansheng first."

Regarding their new business in mainland China, Hu Xiaoxiao and Huang Yuliang had already discussed it. Since Shenzhen allowed people from Baogang to open cinemas, Shengshi wanted to be the first to open its first Shengshi Cinema. After establishing a foothold in Shenzhen, other cities might gradually open up as well, allowing them to seize the opportunity and create a truly Shengshi cinema chain.

However, the market there was too large for Shengshi to handle, and the regulations in the two places were different, with many industries not allowing outsiders to own sole proprietorships. After discussing it with Huang Yuliang, she decided to find a reliable partner in Shenzhen to establish a joint venture to develop Shengshi Cinemas.

Shengshi has not yet decided on its future partners, so it cannot discuss this in detail with Wansheng. However, Wansheng is financially strong and would definitely be a good partner when it needs to invest in the future.

Having been in the business world for so many years, Wan Sheng naturally understood Hu Xiaoxiao's intentions. Similarly, he knew that he couldn't get involved in Shengshi's new company because it was already planned out, and he wasn't included in the plan. His inquiry to Hu Xiaoxiao was merely a trial balloon, hoping that Hu Xiaoxiao would consider him if she wanted to invest in the future.

Having received Hu Xiaoxiao's affirmative answer, Wan Sheng had achieved his goal.

After talking with Wan Sheng, Hu Xiaoxiao greeted a few old friends and then saw Luo Cheng, the chairman of Yihai Group, arrive with his wife.

That's right, the Yi Hai Gang has changed its name. After taking a large slice of the Changxing Gang's territory, Luo Cheng immediately withdrew and established the Yi Hai Group. The former leader, Luo Cheng, is now Chairman Luo Sheng.

"Xiaoxiao, you look beautiful today." Luo Cheng's smile arrived before he did.

"Luo Sheng looks very handsome tonight, full of vigor," Hu Xiaoxiao also praised, exchanging compliments.

“Likewise! Likewise! Everyone is in high spirits.” Luo Cheng led his wife over and introduced her to Hu Xiaoxiao, saying, “This is my wife. She is also a fan of yours and especially enjoys watching your movies.”

Mrs. Luo smiled warmly, her smile very approachable. She was plump, and although middle-aged, her delicate features still hinted at the beauty of her youth, giving her a unique charm. "Ms. Hu, hello. I often hear my husband mention you; he admires you very much. So do I; I've liked you ever since you started acting in TV dramas. Also, the jewelry you're wearing is beautiful and suits you very well."

"Thank you for the compliment, Mrs. Luo. I have long admired you, Mrs. Luo. Everyone in Baogang knows how loving and devoted the Luo couple is. I have long admired you, Mrs. Luo." Hu Xiaoxiao's smile deepened.

She had known Luo Cheng for several years, but he had never intended to introduce his wife to her. This showed that in Luo Cheng's mind, their relationship was nothing more than a casual acquaintance.

Only now, with her extraordinary achievements and abilities, has Luo Cheng finally begun to value her and Shengshi, which is why he brought his wife out and took the initiative to introduce her to him.

A wise person sees through things but doesn't say anything. Hu Xiaoxiao acted as if she didn't know anything. After chatting amicably with Mrs. Luo about jewelry for a while, she started to greet the other guests.