Against the Current Hong Kong 1979

"Zhang Shuai'an, I've come to see you..."

Rosamund Kwan pushed open the door and walked in, and then saw four pairs of eyes staring at her.

She paused for a second, then laughed and said, "Wow, this is so lively. Did I come at the wrong time?"

Zhang Shuai'an didn't seem to think anything of it, and replied with a smile, "No, you've come at just the right time."

"Oh, how so?" Rosamund Kwan asked with a smile.

Zhang Shuai'an pointed to the several cans of chicken soup on the small table beside the bed: "It's good to have some chicken soup, otherwise I could eat my fill and still not finish it."

Rosamund Kwan gave an awkward smile and said, "It's a pity, I don't have the talent to cook, and I didn't know if you eat fruit, so I didn't bring anything."

"The fact that you came is the thought that counts," Zhao Yazhi suddenly interjected, echoing Guan Zhilin's words. "You don't necessarily have to bring anything."

Upon hearing this, the other three subconsciously frowned slightly.

Because Zhao Yazhi's tone when she said this sounded just like a hostess greeting guests.

Chen Yulian was alright; she had a boyfriend, so she was only slightly surprised, and then she didn't take it to heart.

Chung Chu-hung looked at Zhao Ya-zhi with a hint of suspicion. What's wrong with this woman? Doesn't she seem to have a husband?

She scooped up some soup with a spoon, blew on it, and held it to Zhang Shuai'an's lips: "Drink it while it's hot, don't let it get cold."

This behavior was also somewhat intimate, causing the other three to turn their attention to it.

Zhang Shuai'an remained calm and composed, a smile on his face: "Okay."

Zhao Yazhi also ladled out some soup and said with a smile, "The red dates that A-Lian brought are quite good; they're good for replenishing blood. Have one."

Rosamund Kwan's big eyes darted around, and suddenly an idea struck her. She casually grabbed an orange, peeled it in a few quick movements, and said, "Brother An, have a slice of orange, ah~".

"It's fun, isn't it? It'll never end!"

Zhang Shuai'an was speechless. He glared at them and said irritably, "Put it all down and eat it yourselves later."

Rosamund Kwan chuckled and stuffed a segment of orange into her mouth: "If you don't want it, fine, I'll eat it myself."

"Then remember to drink it later." Seeing that Zhang Shuai'an was angry, Chung Chu-hung stopped causing trouble and obediently placed the chicken soup on the bedside table.

Zhao Yazhi still insisted on feeding Zhang Shuai'an a spoonful, then gently put it down and said softly, "I have scenes to film this afternoon, so I won't disturb your rest."

Zhang Shuai'an paused for a moment, his eyes falling on her stomach: "You still have filming to do?"

Zhao Yazhi noticed his gaze and glared at him, embarrassed and annoyed: "If I don't act, what will I eat? If I don't earn more money now, who knows if I'll still have roles to play in the future?"

These words revealed some of her worries.

An actress's peak period is only a few years, and the decline usually begins after pregnancy and childbirth.

Zhang Shuai'an smiled and comforted her, "With your talent and acting skills, Sister Zi, you'll definitely stay popular for a long time."

Chen Yulian couldn't quite understand their conversation, feeling as if their words were encrypted. Zhao Yazhi was currently incredibly popular thanks to her role as "Ling Chuchu," and with her new role in "The Legend of Chu Liuxiang," she was likely to experience another surge in popularity.

Their conversation sounds like Zhao Yazi is about to have a break from dating.

"Thank you for your kind words." Zhao Yazhi took her leave first, "I'll see if I have time tonight, and I'll come to see you again then."

Zhang Shuai'an laughed and said, "You might not see me here. I might be discharged from the hospital by noon."

Zhao Yazhi smiled, waved, and left.

"Sister Zi, wait for me." Chen Yulian immediately got up and followed behind Zhao Yazhi.

After seeing Zhao Yazhi and Chen Yulian leave, Chung Chuh-hung felt a little calmer, and then looked at Rosamund Kwan, who was still eating oranges.

Rosamund Kwan sensed the gaze and casually handed over the half-eaten orange: "Do you want some? It's quite sweet."

Chung Chor-hung smiled and shook her head: "No need, thank you."

Rosamund Kwan then shoved the food into Zhang Shuai'an's mouth.

This time, Zhang Shuai'an didn't refuse. After taking a bite, he asked, "Have you and your boyfriend made up?"

Rosamund Kwan gave Zhang Shuai'an a half-smile: "He's not my boyfriend, he's just been pursuing me. I just think he's a decent person and I can't bear to hurt him."

Chung Chu-hung frowned slightly. These words sounded incredibly smug, and she felt a slight sense of disdain in her heart.

Zhang Shuai'an continued, "Last time, didn't he even get you a director, saying he wanted you to play the female lead!"

"You seem to care about me a lot?"

Rosamund Kwan didn't answer the question, but just looked at Zhang Shuai'an and blinked her expressive eyes.

It has to be said, this woman is truly a natural beauty.

Even if you do nothing but look at others, even the most self-controlled man will involuntarily have some strange thoughts.

As James Wong said, Rosamund Kwan, this vibrant and beautiful woman, has eyes that can electrify. If she glances at you, eleven out of ten men will fall head over heels in love without even realizing it.

Chung Chu-hung had a vague sense of crisis. Zhang Shuai-an was already a very famous and popular young actor, while her career was still mediocre. If this continued, there might really be an insurmountable gap between them.

"Ah An, the production manager from TVB contacted me, wanting me to be a host on 'Enjoy Yourself Tonight'."

Chung Chor-hung began by describing the dilemma she was facing: "On the other hand, Ren-ge (Brother Ren) suggested I go to RTV (Rediffusion Television) to film a TV series. Which one do you think is better?"

Zhang Shuai'an's attention was indeed diverted. He recalled Chung Chu-hung's life experiences. It seemed that in the two years between 1979 and 1980, apart from "The Deadly Gold in the Cold Mountain," she had no other works.

Then, in 1981, she starred in director Ann Hui's "The Story of Woo Viet," and became famous for playing the role of the Vietnamese girl Shen Qing. From then on, she never lacked acting opportunities.

After considering it for a moment, Zhang Shuai'an said, "Don't go to TVB. They require long-term contracts, which would tie you to them."

He continued, "You can go to ATV and film a few TV dramas to hone your acting skills. Once I start my own film company, I'll bring you in and guarantee I'll make you a big star!"

"Huh?" Chung Chu-hung was surprised to hear this answer: "You want to start a film company?"

Zhang Shuai'an nodded: "Of course. I didn't come to Hong Kong to work for anyone; I'm definitely going to be my own boss. Once I've made enough money, I'm going to buy a cinema chain and a TV station, and become a movie tycoon for fun!"

Chung Chu-hung looked at Zhang Shuai-an with some concern, fearing that he had suffered some kind of shock, as starting a film company was no small matter.

Rosamund Kwan's beautiful eyes flickered with a strange emotion. She really liked this kind of man who was decisive and had guts, and since he could run a company, he must not be short of money.

This is clearly a stock with potential!