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Run Run Shaw then wrote another note and handed it to Zhang Shuai'an to facilitate his operations at Shaw Studios.

"For the convenience of subsequent filming, you can move in here directly."

After leaving Shao Yifu's office, Fatty Wang said to Zhang Shuai'an, "I'll have someone arrange a dormitory for you."

Zhang Shuai'an asked, "A single room?"

"There are no single rooms in the dormitories here at the film studio."

Fatty Wang shook his head. "At least they're all double rooms. If you want to stay more comfortably, you'll have to rent a place outside the movie theater, which is quite expensive."

"Okay, then find me a double room." Zhang Shuai'an was thinking that he could bring He Jiatong over to play a minor role or something, which would be a source of income.

"Okay, I'll talk to the dorm manager." Fatty Wang whispered a reminder, "Then you should go back and pack your things. Time is tight; we'll probably have a meeting this afternoon and need to finalize the actors soon."

"I understand." Zhang Shuai'an nodded.

Fatty Wang asked again, "Do you have a driver's license?"

Zhang Shuai'an shook his head.

"You should get your driver's license as soon as possible."

Fatty Wang sincerely suggested, "Without a car, getting around isn't very convenient."

Zhang Shuai'an smiled and said, "It's inconvenient if you don't have money."

"I'm going to meet with Producer Zhao. We'll meet downstairs at this building at 2 PM." Fatty Wang grinned, afraid that Zhang Shuai would ask him for money, so he waved his hand and quickly slipped away.

Zhang Shuai'an took the bus back to Chungking Mansions by himself.

When they knocked on Aunt He's door, they were surprised to find that Cherie Chung and her mother were also there.

"You're back!"

Seeing him walk in, Chung Chu-hung smiled and took his arm.

[System: Repeated contact more than three times will not grant additional starlight points.]

Zhang Shuai'an was somewhat taken aback. He had indeed had this level of contact with Chung Chu-hung more than three times.

It seems that if you want to gain more star power from Cherie Chung, you either need to help her become famous sooner or deepen your level of contact.

"How's the job negotiation going?" Aunt He couldn't help but ask.

He Jiatong looked at Zhang Shuai'an with admiration: "Brother An, you're getting more and more amazing. You've even managed to get someone from Shaw Brothers to come and talk to you about cooperation."

"It's all settled!" Zhang Shuai'an said succinctly. "Boss Shao has taken a liking to my novel and plans to adapt it into a TV series. I've already signed the contract, and filming will start in a couple of days. I'm moving into the Shaw Brothers Studio dormitory today, so I'm here to pack my things."

"Oh, so soon?" Aunt He was taken aback, looking rather reluctant.

Zhang Shuai'an said, "I am very grateful for my aunt's care during this time. If I ever become successful in the future, I will never forget her kindness."

"Why are you saying this!" Aunt He glared at him with some displeasure. "We're all from the same hometown, and you're a friend of the guard. How can I just sit idly by? When you go to the Shaw Brothers, be careful, work hard, and earn more money."

"This time, besides writing the script, I might also participate in filming at Shaw Brothers."

Zhang Shuai'an said earnestly, "I've also tried to get some opportunities for Jia Tong. He can have a cameo role in the drama and earn some money. I don't know if Auntie would be willing to let him go and gain some experience."

The reason Zhang Shuai'an didn't ask He Jiatong was because he knew what kind of person He Jiatong was; once he asked, she would never refuse.

"This is a good thing!" Aunt He clapped her hands and exclaimed, pointing at Zhang Shuai'an, "Anzai, you are so sensible."

As she spoke, she even slapped He Jiatong: "You should hurry up and pack your things too, you'll be following Anzai from now on. Even if you don't act in TV dramas, it'll be good to help him with some trivial matters."

"Auntie, what about your stall?" He Jiatong asked hesitantly.

Aunt He glared at him and said irritably, "Before you came, my stall was doing so well, I could earn several hundred yuan every day. But in the few days since you came, you've almost ruined my business. You should follow Anzai and be more sensible."

"I understand." He Jiatong nodded.

Zhang Shuai'an didn't have much luggage; everything he had was bought after arriving here—just two or three sets of clothes and toiletries. His largest collection of belongings consisted of manuscripts he had copied over the past two weeks.

Aunt He was very kind and prepared all the daily necessities for them, including two sets of bedding.

Zhang Shuai'an felt it was unnecessary, but Aunt He insisted that they bring it, saying that although it was still summer, who knew how long they would stay, and it was better to be prepared.

When they got downstairs, Aunt He hailed a taxi and let He Jiatong get in first to reserve the seat.

Soon, all the luggage was stuffed into the trunk.

As they parted, Cherie Chung felt inexplicably sad, as if she had truly become Zhang Shuai'an's girlfriend and was forced to face a period of separation.

Chung Chor-hung asked softly, "If you become famous and a big star in the future, will you look down on me... as a friend?"

"Of course not." Zhang Shuai'an took the opportunity to hug Chung Chu-hung and comforted her with a smile, "After all, I am your 'boyfriend.' When I become famous, I will start my own company and make movies, and I will definitely ask you to be the leading lady."

"You mustn't forget what you said." At this moment, Cherie Chung, who would later become the "elegant beauty" Cherie Chung, felt a little inferior.

Zhang Shuai'an grew bolder again and kissed Chung Chu-hung on the forehead: "I will never forget."

Immediately after getting into the car, a voice echoed in my mind: "[Slight intimate contact with Cherie Chung, gained 25 Star Points, and 1 Acting Skills Exchange Coupon]"

nice one.

It just so happens that it will come in handy for this filming.

Although Zhang Shuai'an claims to have some acting skills, he is definitely not as good as Zhou Jie in the original version of "Young Justice Bao".

Now there's no need to worry anymore. With the "Acting Skills Exchange Coupon," we can just exchange it for Zhou Jie's acting skills.

It took the car an hour and a half to drive into the Clearwater Bay film set.

"What are you doing?"

Upon arriving at the entrance of the film set, the security guard stopped the taxi and approached to inquire.

"I was invited by Boss Shao to film this movie." Zhang Shuai'an handed over the note approved by Shao Yifu: "He told me to stay here."

The security guard took the slip of paper, glanced at it, and then shouted into the guard booth, "No problem, you can go."

"Mr. Zhang, please come in." The security guard handed the note back to Zhang Shuai'an: "Go in and turn left, drive all the way to the end, then turn right and you'll see the basketball court. The dormitory building is right next to it."

Shaw Studios has a total of four dormitory buildings, the first two of which are the oldest, having been Shaw Studios' dormitory buildings since around the 1960s.

The first dormitory building faces the basketball court. It is a relatively old three-story building where Shaw Brothers' oldest employees and their families live.

Dormitory Building No. 2 was originally built specifically for film industry personnel recruited from Taiwan to Hong Kong. It has eight floors and is an apartment building with an elevator.

Dormitory buildings No. 3 and No. 4 are the newest, having been built a few years ago. The former was built for Shaw Brothers' own big stars and directors, such as the famous director Chang Cheh and Zhu Xuhua, the editor-in-chief of "Southern Cinema".

The latter is a temporary accommodation building; whichever film crew starts work moves in there, and moves out when filming is finished.

Zhang Shuai'an and He Jiatong got out of the car, found the gatekeeper living in the gatehouse of dormitory building number two, and handed over Boss Shao's note.

"Okay, Jingzai has already told me. You guys will stay in Building 4."

The administrator was a middle-aged woman named Wang Qing. She looked to be in her forties, but was in relatively good health. She spoke with a strange accent, and it was unclear where she was from.

"Come with me!"