Reborn in the Hong Kong entertainment industry in the 1980s

Then, after Steven sat down, he handed the menu to Hu Xiaoxiao and let her order. "Order whatever you want, don't worry about saving me money."

“I never skimp on food.” Hu Xiaoxiao ordered several of her favorite dishes and then handed them to Steven.

Then, she opened her bag, took out a wad of cash, and placed it in front of Steven.

After Steven finished ordering, he saw the stack of money, smiled, and asked her, "Do you have enough money on hand? Being a celebrity is very expensive, it's better to keep more money on you."

Hu Xiaoxiao knew herself well and said, "I'm not good at saving money. I spend as much as I have. You can take this first, and I'll borrow it from you later when I need more."

Steven found it amusing: That was definitely her personality.

He didn't even count it, but just accepted it. "Alright, I'll take it back for now. You spend money like water; apart from being a celebrity, there really isn't any other profession that can support your spending habits. It seems you made the right choice by becoming a celebrity."

After taking a sip of tea, Hu Xiaoxiao said, "The road is easy to walk on, but there are many potholes."

"What's wrong?" Steven picked up his coffee, looked at Hu Xiaoxiao's expression, and guessed what was going on. "Have you run into trouble again?"

Hu Xiaoxiao didn't feel bad about bothering him at all. She very naturally took out two contracts from her bag. "One is a contract with the TV station, and the other is a contract with the dance class owner to discuss cooperation. I don't understand them, so can you take a look at them for me?"

Steven looked at her helplessly, "You think you can get me all figured out?"

Hu Xiaoxiao replied matter-of-factly, "It's because you're the only person I know in Baogang."

What could Steven do after all that?

It's because he was the one who guaranteed her Hong Kong ID card.

Steven picked up the contract and flipped through it, just like Hu Xiaoxiao: he only vaguely understood it.

He then handed the document to Hu Xiaoxiao and said, "I don't know much about business matters either. After we finish eating, I'll take you to see a lawyer. I have a classmate who owns a law firm. He's helped several celebrities with their cases and won them all. He's a professional when it comes to things in the entertainment industry, especially contracts. You can contact him directly for any contract-related matters in the future."

Steven was worried that Hu Xiaoxiao would be deceived if she entered the circle, probably because the image of that pale and thin girl was too deep, and he was always uneasy about her.

Moreover, how could someone born in Hong Kong not know how chaotic the entertainment industry is?

If you're not careful, you can be swallowed whole, bones and all.

He told Hu Xiaoxiao about several well-known cases of people being scammed in the entertainment industry, hoping to warn her to be more careful.

Hu Xiaoxiao listened obediently, nodding occasionally.

Perhaps because her well-behaved demeanor was so rare, Steven couldn't help but talk a lot more until the food was served and he finished eating.

After finishing their meal, on their way to the law firm, Hu Xiaoxiao asked about something.

"How are the girls who were tricked into going to Baogang with me doing now?"

“They were sent back. They didn’t have ID cards in Baogang, they were young and didn’t have the skills to make a living, and they were so scared that they would rather be sent back than stay here.”

Hu Xiaoxiao nodded, then asked, "Have they caught our aunt who tricked us into coming here?"

"Not yet, but an arrest warrant has been issued. Even if she is still in Baogang, she will have no way to move an inch."

Hu Xiaoxiao was busy all day.

After going to the law firm, I consulted the lawyers on many issues. After the law firm reviewed the two contracts, Chen Tianhua's investment contract was fine and fair. As long as the partner's character is good and he won't cause trouble that would affect his reputation, it can be signed.

The TV station's management contract was indeed very harsh, basically like a servitude contract. Once signed, the TV station made all the decisions, leaving you with very little freedom.

Steven's classmate is named Song Tianrui. Although he is young, both his parents are lawyers, and many of his relatives are also lawyers, so he has a strong background.

After listening to Song Tianrui's detailed explanation of the contract terms, Hu Xiaoxiao thought he was very impressive and directly hired him as her legal advisor, with the price calculated per session.

After leaving the firm, Hu Xiaoxiao returned to the vicinity of the Royal Court Mansion. She was very proactive and went directly to the dance class with the contract to find Chen Tianhua, signed the contract, and from then on, they became partners.

Chen Tianhua funded the school, and she became its spokesperson to attract students.

Then she stayed in the dance class and learned other ballroom dances from the dance teacher.

She will have many activities to participate in in the future, and ballroom dancing is an essential social activity. Hu Xiaoxiao started practicing in advance so that she wouldn't be completely clueless at the last minute.

Hu Xiaoxiao is full of energy and doesn't miss any learning opportunities. She believes in learning well first so that she can seize opportunities when they come. Once she has an opportunity, she won't let it go.

The next day was not a quiet day either. Early in the morning, I went to the tea restaurant to share the good news with Uncle Huang and others, and made an appointment to treat them to a meal.

I went to dance practice at noon, and the telephone installer came in the afternoon. After the telephone was installed, I went back to dance practice in the afternoon. My schedule was very tight.

On the morning of the third day, Hu Xiaoxiao went to the TV station to try on the dress, shoes, and other items she would wear that evening.

Ah Zhen told Hu Xiaoxiao about the time she would be attending the charity gala that evening, and also mentioned something else, "Ms. Hu, the person in charge of the charity gala just called and wants you to sing a song. Because the notification came so suddenly, we didn't have time to inform you in advance to prepare, so how about singing a song you've performed before?"

The songs performed were all ones that Hu Xiaoxiao had practiced diligently, so she could sing them on stage without needing to rehearse. This was the best arrangement.

But Hu Xiaoxiao had her own ideas. This was her first time attending a charity gala, and people at the gala would pay attention to her as the new Miss Baogang. Singing songs she had already sung before would not be original and would not be able to impress people.

Hu Xiaoxiao checked the time and said to Azhen, "There's still more than half a day before the party starts, I'm going to practice a new song."

Ah Zhen hesitated for a moment, "Is it too late?"

"There's still time." She had learned other songs during her morning singing practice, so she could just familiarize herself with a song suitable for the charity gala.

"Okay, I'll check which studio has their equipment on for rehearsals and help you get a spot to practice."

This surprised and delighted Hu Xiaoxiao: "That's great, Ah Zhen, thank you."

If I could practice on the machine, I would be more confident going on stage.

"You're welcome, it's my job." Ah Zhen couldn't help but laugh as she looked at Hu Xiaoxiao's happy expression. "Miss Hu, you don't really need to work so hard. Singing at a gala isn't like being on TV. Even if you make a small mistake, no one will hold a grudge."

Hu Xiaoxiao had her own ideas: "Since we're going to participate, we should do our best."

Ah Zhen sincerely said, "I rarely see someone as beautiful and hardworking as Miss Hu."

Hu Xiaoxiao also honestly said, "I have no connections or background, how can I succeed without working hard?"