Hong Kong 1990: From stuntman to King of Kung Fu

Chapter 91 Bound and Panic-Induced Back Rubbing

After Tang Jili left, Wang Ping slowly sat down opposite Tang Long.

He was obsequious in front of Liu Luanxiong, but he still felt very superior in front of Tang Long.

"Mr. Tang, Chairman Liu already knows about your relationship with Ms. Rosamund Kwan."

"Chairwoman Liu hopes you can leave her."

"What if I don't agree? What are Liu Sheng planning to do to me?"

"Are you going to blacklist me from the entire industry, or arrange for someone to beat me up?"

"Mr. Tang is joking. Chairman Liu is a respectable businessman and would not do such outrageous things."

Tang Long lit a cigarette, leaned back on the sofa, and said slowly, "Just tell me why you came to see me. Stop beating around the bush."

Wang Ping frowned; Tang Long's attitude and tone offended him.

However, thinking of the task assigned by his boss, he suppressed his displeasure.

"If you are willing to leave Ms. Rosamund Kwan, Mr. Lau is willing to give you a detached villa in Lion Rock and HK$50 million in cash."

Wang Ping was worried that Tang Long wouldn't understand the value of the Lion Rock villa, so he explained, "Based on current property prices, a detached villa in Lion Rock is worth over 100 million, plus 50 million Hong Kong dollars in cash."

"As long as you nod your head, these two hundred million in assets are yours for the taking, without any other conditions attached."

"this one?"

"Mr. Tang, don't be greedy. You might not be able to earn two hundred million even if you worked for ten years."

Tang Long realized that the other party had misunderstood his meaning.

It wasn't that he thought the money was too little; he just hadn't expected Lao Liu to treat him this way.

He originally thought that Lao Liu would use his connections and networks to make it difficult for him to make any progress in the film industry.

Unexpectedly, he ended up throwing money at himself.

The boss truly lives up to his reputation.

Despite his calm exterior, Tang Long was actually quite shocked by Lao Liu's actions.

Historically, some media outlets have compiled statistics showing that he spent over HK$2 billion on the 28 actresses he was rumored to be having affairs with.

This is just what we can actually track; if we include private expenses, the number would be even larger.

Therefore, Liu Luanxiong is known by Hong Kong media as the richest man who knows how to spend money the most.

Although he is not as rich as Li Ka-shing or Li Zhaoji, he enjoys all the pleasures of life, and his life can be described as very fulfilling.

Now, in order to get rid of Rosamund Kwan, she actually spent 200 million on herself.

This is truly admirable.

"Does Mr. Wang have some misunderstanding about me? I can earn tens of millions by filming just one movie."

Two hundred million Hong Kong dollars is indeed a lot; I can earn that amount in two or three years.

As for Mr. Wang, even after working for twenty years, he probably still couldn't afford a detached villa in Lion Rock.

Wang Ping's face immediately darkened: "So, Tang Sheng isn't going to agree?"

"No."

Wang Ping didn't expect Tang Long to refuse so decisively. He sized him up for a while before saying, "You have ambition. Tang Sheng, don't regret it later."

"I won't regret it. You tell Mr. Liu for me that it's useless to waste time on Rosamund Kwan if she wants to get me, unless she leaves me on her own."

After saying that, Tang Long picked up the wine glass in front of him and took a small sip.

"Ungrateful wretch."

Seeing this, Wang Ping snorted and got up to leave.

After the other person left, Tang Long thought he could finally have some peace and quiet, but unexpectedly, two more people came over.

However, upon seeing who had arrived, Tang Long dared not be negligent.

"Xiang Sheng, Director Wang."

The visitors were Charles Heung and director Wang Jing.

Currently, Xiang Huasheng is still in charge of Yong Sheng. He will step down due to illness in two years, and Xiang Huaqiang will take over Yong Sheng.

After taking over, Charles Heung acquired Star Entertainment under the name of Win's Entertainment and reorganized it into China Star Group, completely erasing Charles Heung's influence.

Compared to his older brother, Heung Wa-keung, Heung Wa-sing has a sharper eye and is bolder.

Under his leadership, Yong Sheng reached its peak, and its performance even surpassed that of Jiahe at one point.

Tang Long didn't have much interaction with the two men. Apart from some public occasions, the only time they contacted each other was when Yong Sheng invited him to play the male lead in "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber: The Demon Cult Leader".

He declined the offer because he didn't want to make any more martial arts films, and he even called Charles Heung to explain why.

"Ah Long, who was that person just now? He looked kind of familiar."

Xiang Huaqiang was very outgoing; after greeting Tang Long, he sat down next to him.

"He is Liu Luanxiong's assistant."

"Liu Luanxiong of the Chinese Group?"

Xiang Huaqiang and Wang Jing were both somewhat surprised, not expecting that Tang Long could actually be connected with this big shot.

"That's right."

"Ah Long, you have a lot of connections."

"Did Xiang Sheng need something from me?"

When it came to serious matters, Xiang Huaqiang's expression became much more serious: "Ah Long, are you really not going to consider a collaboration?"

As you may know, earlier this month, Win's Entertainment released a movie called "Royal Tramp," which is also adapted from Jin Yong's novel and stars Stephen Chow.

The box office has already reached over 38 million, and it will break 40 million in the next few days.

The script for "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" was also personally written by director Wong Kar-wai, and it is divided into two parts.

If you agree to star in it, I don't think the box office will be too bad.

Heung Wa-shing noticed Tang Long after the release of "The Blade".

He wanted to follow the trend and make a martial arts film, but he had to put it on hold because Wang Jing had too many projects.

Tang Long's fame grew, and he starred in two martial arts films that were both box office hits.

This made Xiang Huasheng even more eager to cooperate with him.

He had initially refused, and Xiang Huasheng was prepared to give up and look for someone else instead.

But he didn't expect "The Deer and the Cauldron" to be such a box office hit, which gave him even more confidence in Jinpu Films.

With such a popular subject matter, it's natural to want to find the best and most suitable actors, and in his mind, Tang Long was the best and most suitable candidate for Zhang Wuji.

"Mr. Xiang, you flatter me too much. How can I compare to Stephen Chow?" Tang Long replied with a smile.

"You're not bad either. Director Wang has made a film project plan. Why don't you take a look, Ah Long?"

Upon hearing this, Tang Long glanced at Wang Jing with some surprise.

It's really strange; I didn't expect that the well-known Flying Paper Boy in the industry would actually write a project plan in advance.

"Mr. Xiang, thank you so much for your attention. I can feel your great sincerity."

But I really have no intention of making any more martial arts films. I think Jet Li is quite suitable, you can ask him to work with you.

Furthermore, I'm currently filming a movie that our company is preparing, so I might not have time then.

Seeing that Tang Long spoke sincerely and with a firm attitude, Xiang Huaqiang could only sigh.

"Well, it seems we won't be seeing Tang Long's version of Zhang Wuji."

I really think highly of you. Would you be interested in signing a few film contracts with Win's Entertainment?

Tang Long felt that this might be the real reason Xiang Huasheng came to find him.

Aside from Stephen Chow and Zhang Min, Win's Entertainment does not have any talent agency business.

The reason they were able to secure contracts with so many stars like Chow Yun-fat, Andy Lau, and Alan Tam is because they signed film contracts with them.

Xiang Huasheng now clearly wants to bind Tang Long to Yongsheng as well.

If it were Jiahe, and they were so sincere, Tang Long would have signed after a little consideration.

But Win's Entertainment decided against it; they simply didn't have the DNA for action movies.

"Xiang Sheng, there's no need to sign a film contract. As long as Yong Sheng has a suitable project they want to collaborate on, I will never refuse."

Having been rejected by Tang Long twice in a row, Xiang Huasheng felt he was losing face.

If Tang Long didn't have Deng Guangrong's backing, he would have had to resort to some underhanded tactics.

He wasn't interested in continuing the conversation, so he gave a brief reply and left.

Wang Jing didn't leave in such a hurry; before leaving, he exchanged business cards with Tang Long.

After the two left, Tang Long breathed a sigh of relief.

Dealing with these things was really exhausting for him.

Fortunately, no one bothered him afterward, and as the banquet was drawing to a close, he left first.

He had just arrived at the parking lot downstairs when he received a call from Rosamund Kwan.

He then had no choice but to start the car and drive to Rosamund Kwan's house.

Tang Long had been to her house several times before, so he arrived at her doorstep with ease.

"Sister Zhilin, what's the rush?"

Rosamund Kwan's expression turned serious as she asked, "Did Boss Liu send someone to look for you?"

"How did you know?" Tang Long asked in astonishment.

"What does he want with you?"

"He wants me to leave you."

"You agreed?" Rosamund Kwan looked a little nervous.

"No, did Boss Liu call you and tell you he's going to offer me a detached villa in Lion Hill and 50 million in cash to bribe me into leaving you?"

Rosamund Kwan's expression finally relaxed after receiving a negative answer, and she then hugged Tang Long tightly.

"You scared me to death! I thought you were going to say yes."

In her mind, assets worth nearly 200 million would be coveted by anyone in the entertainment industry.

The more she thought about it, the more she felt that Tang Long would also be moved and accept the two hundred million yuan in assets, since strictly speaking, they didn't have a very deep relationship.

Her imagination ran wild, leading her to think increasingly negatively.

She rarely acts on emotion, and she's terrified of meeting the wrong person again.

If that's the case, then she really won't be able to love.

"The things that Lao Liu gave me are indeed valuable, but how can they compare to what you, Sister Zhilin, have to offer?"

I refused without hesitation.

"Really? That's nearly 200 million in assets."

"I can earn 200 million myself, why should I need someone else to give it to me?"

Besides, I promised you that I would put your mind at ease and give you a sense of security. How could I possibly leave you for a mere two hundred million?

Upon hearing this, Rosamund Kwan's love surged even more, and she unconsciously tightened her grip on Tang Long's arm.

Now she completely believed Tang Long's promise.

"You don't know what just happened, but when I received a call from Lao Liu and heard the terms he offered you, I panicked."

I'm afraid you really will leave me.

"Why do you have so little faith in me? You deserve a beating."

After saying that, Tang Long lightly patted Rosamund Kwan's shapely buttocks.

He then noticed that Rosamund Kwan's eyes were somewhat glazed over, and immediately realized that she was moved by love.

"Wait for me, I'm going to take a shower first."

"Go quickly."

Tang Long quickly stripped off his clothes and rushed to the bathroom.

Halfway through the shower, Rosamund Kwan walked in wearing a silk nightgown.

"I'll scrub your back."

"I'll wipe it for you."

Tang Long pulled Guan Zhilin close and hugged her tightly.

The water droplets from the showerhead immediately soaked her pajamas, revealing her exquisite curves.

He pulled Rosamund Kwan in front of the mirror, wiped it with his hand, and the mirror immediately became clear.

"Sister Zhilin, turn around, I'll rub your back."

Rosamund Kwan blushed, glared at him, and then obediently turned around.

To make wiping easier, the waist was lowered.