Hong Kong 1990: From stuntman to King of Kung Fu

Chapter 93 Sensational Impact and Reactions from All Sides

Gunshots rang out late at night in Tsim Sha Tsui, shocking the entertainment industry; Cai Ziming's death suspected to be related to triad feuds!

—Ming Pao

Gunshots rang out in Tsim Sha Tsui; Tsai Tsz-ming found dead in the street; Lee Chung-kit's manager executed in a brutal manner!

Oriental Daily News

Four-Hour Secret Meeting Turns into a Death Countdown: Tsai Tzu-ming's Body Lies Outside the Fuji Art Museum!

Sing Tao Daily

Gunman disguised as a cleaner shoots Tsai Tzu-ming in the head at close range; Tsai's death shocks Hong Kong!

Daily News

On the morning of April 26, all major mainstream media outlets in Hong Kong published the same news on their front pages.

Cai Ziming was shot dead!

However, because they had only known about it for such a short time, they didn't know the specifics, only the outcome.

Therefore, the content reported by various media outlets differs, as each newspaper has its own imagination and focus.

Some media outlets have speculated that he hired someone because of a feud with his business partner in the Netherlands over a goods issue.

Some believe that Li Lianjie's management contract was problematic, as Cai Ziming had arrogantly snatched away this cash cow, cutting off his source of income, and was therefore being retaliated against.

It subtly points to Jiahe.

Some media outlets also revealed that before the incident, a powerful figure in the underworld asked to "borrow" Jet Li's schedule to film a movie three times, but Tsai Tzu-ming refused each time.

The other party felt they had lost face and ultimately hired someone to kill them.

Although the stories and analyses presented by the audience differed, everyone knew that a powerful figure in the underworld, a film company owner, and Jet Li's agent had been shot and killed.

Such gossip news is what ordinary people are most interested in.

This topic immediately became the focus of everyone's discussion, both before and after meals.

Under pressure from public opinion, the Hong Kong Police Force held a press conference at 11:00 a.m.

Police disclosed to the public:

A shooting occurred in Tsim Sha Tsui at around 1 a.m. today, resulting in the death of a 38-year-old man surnamed Cai. The case has been classified as a murder investigation.

Although the announcement came somewhat late, the Hong Kong police had firsthand information, making the information they released more authentic.

Following the police's statement, major media outlets also rushed to report it.

They mobilized all their informants, wanting everything they could to know about the case.

At the same time, Li Lianjie, as the central figure in the controversy, also became the focus of attention for major media outlets.

The area downstairs from his residence was packed with reporters and paparazzi.

Li Lianjie wasn't bothered by this at all; with so many people around him, he felt even safer.

While the media and the public were discussing the issue enthusiastically, the entire film industry remained silent, even dormant.

Jiahe, Chairman's Office.

Raymond Chow, Leonard Ho, and Jackie Chan are discussing the investment for "Police Story 3: Super Cop".

The assistant hurriedly knocked on the door and came in, whispering a few words in Zou Wenhuai's ear, which immediately made his expression serious.

"Wen Huai, what's wrong?"

"Cai Ziming is dead."

"When?"

"Just last night, he was shot and killed in front of the company. The media is reporting this news."

Logically speaking, Cai Ziming is someone he dislikes very much because Li Lianjie's contract caused him to lose face.

He's dead. Zou Wenhuai should be happy, but he feels no joy at all.

There's a sense of shared sorrow, like the rabbit mourning the fox's death.

Raymond Chow and Jackie Chan shared similar feelings.

Although the industry used to be chaotic, at least there were basic rules. Now, even lives have been lost.

Moreover, the person who caused the death was no ordinary person.

This means that their lives are also in danger at any time.

The office fell silent for a moment.

Zou Wenhuai remained silent for a while, then looked up at Cheng Long: "Ah Long, hire two bodyguards for yourself. Keep a low profile lately, and try not to go out unless absolutely necessary."

"What about the preparations for Police Story 3?"

"Let's pause for now and talk about it again once things calm down. You should also take this opportunity to rest for a while."

He Guanchang nodded in agreement: "That's right, Ah Long, take a break for a while."

"Mr. Zou, Godfather, you know I can't stay idle at all. Preparing for the movie shouldn't be a problem, right?"

"Ah Long, better to be safe than sorry. There's no rush to make movies right now, or you could go to America and spend time with your wife and kids."

Seeing that the two were adamant, Cheng Long had no choice but to nod in agreement.

Then, a thought struck him, and he couldn't help but ask curiously, "Who could have shot Cai Ziming?"

"You'll know in a couple of days."

The filming location for "The Deer and the Cauldron 2".

Director Wang Jing stood on a high place, looking around with binoculars.

This is a habit he has recently developed: during filming, he makes sure every corner of the set is safe before he dares to yell "Action!"

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Especially recently, after a powerful figure tried to borrow Stephen Chow's name but was refused by Charles Heung, several shots were fired in protest outside Win's Entertainment.

Wang Jing became more sensitive, especially when filming Stephen Chow's movies; he would become suspicious of even a stranger.

After confirming that it was safe, Wang Jing had just sat back down in his director's seat when Zhou Xingxing walked over looking flustered, holding a newspaper.

"Director Wang, Cai Ziming is dead."

"Who?"

"Tsai Tzu-ming of Fu Yi Film Company, Li Lianjie's agent, was shot and killed at the company's entrance."

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Stephen Chow's voice trembled slightly.

The gunshots outside Wing Shing's store were not the end of the matter; they also issued death threats to Stephen Chow.

They directly told Stephen Chow and his team that if they couldn't use Win's Entertainment, they shouldn't even think about using it either.

Heung Wa-shing was so frightened that he immediately arranged four bodyguards for Stephen Chow.

This is the company's real cash cow; we can't afford any mistakes.

Later, they gradually realized that everything was normal, and Stephen Chow thought that nothing had happened.

Hearing the news of Cai Ziming's assassination made him realize that the shadow of death still lingered over him.

He might be the one lying dead in the street tomorrow morning.

"Don't panic, call Xiang Sheng first and let him make arrangements."

Although Wang Jing was shocked, he remained calm, because it had nothing to do with him.

He doesn't need anyone to point a gun at him; as long as he's paid, he'll make any kind of film.

The two's key figures, Xiang Huasheng, were sitting opposite his brother Xiang Huaqiang in the Yong Sheng office.

The office was filled with smoke. Xiang Huasheng asked, "Tenth Brother, was it that mad dog that did it?"

"I don't know, I've already sent someone to find out."

"It must be him. Only he would act so lawlessly. He even tried to use Stephen Chow before, but we turned him down."

I heard recently that he went to borrow Li Lianjie again, but was refused by Cai Ziming. Less than half a month later, Cai Ziming was killed.

I can't think of anyone else but him.

"Don't make things up without evidence, but we need to protect ourselves from now on."

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Just then, the office phone rang.

Xiang Huasheng answered the phone, listened to Wang Jing's account, and hesitated for a few seconds before speaking: "The crew has wrapped up filming and will stop shooting for three days. You two should stay there for the time being. I will arrange for someone to come and escort you and Zhou Xingxing away."

"Is it the 'Royal Tramp' crew?" Xiang Huaqiang asked. "That's right. Wong Jing said that Stephen Chow was frightened and has lost interest in filming."

"Arrange for more people to protect him; he can't afford any accidents."

With less than half the year gone, Stephen Chow already has two films that have grossed over 40 million at the box office.

He is the real cash cow of Yong Sheng.

"I understand, these are truly turbulent times."

Film studio, editing room.

Xu Ke is editing the film reel of "Swordsman II" while Cheng Xiaodong reviews the footage next to him.

The film is scheduled for release during the summer season, and Tsui Hark will soon be filming "Once Upon a Time in China 3".

These days they are racing against time to work on the post-production of "Swordsman 2".

At that moment, assistant director Li Huimin hurriedly walked in with a newspaper in his hand.

"Director Xu, Director Cheng, big news! Cai Ziming has been killed right in front of his company."

After he finished speaking, he placed a copy of the Ming Pao newspaper in front of the two of them.

After reading it, Xu Ke couldn't help but sigh, "Cai Ziming was no ordinary person. His death shows that the entertainment industry has become so chaotic that even people with connections can't protect themselves."

"Evil people will be punished by evil people, and Tsai Tzu-ming is no better than anyone else."

"I'm worried that our lives could be in danger at any time in the future."

Upon hearing Xu Ke's words, Cheng Xiaodong fell silent.

They are powerless to change the current chaotic state of the Hong Kong film industry.

"I hope Ah Long will be alright?"

"I don't know, I don't know if Deng Guangrong can protect him now."

"I'll remind him to keep a low profile and be careful lately."

"You really care about him," Xu Ke said with a smile.

"Although he has now left the Cheng family troupe, he still calls me 'big boss'."

And it was through him that I was able to transform into a true director.

"You're just worrying too much. He's not a child anymore, and he's more mature than you think. He knows what to do, so don't worry about him."

Tang Long, whom the two were talking about, was sitting in Deng Guangrong's office at Yingzhijie Film Studio.

He was sleeping soundly with Rosamund Kwan when he was suddenly woken up by a phone call.

The two have been spending the last few days together, and they were in high spirits last night.

They stumbled from the bathroom to the living room, and then to the bedroom, their bodies never separating.

They tossed and turned until late at night, when Rosamund Kwan was too exhausted to even lift her hand, and the two finally fell into a deep sleep.

If he hadn't seen that it was Choi Bo-joo calling, he would have wanted to swear.

He was not surprised at all by Tsai Tzu-ming's death.

After returning from filming in mainland China, he already guessed that Cai Ziming's end was likely in the next few days.

Like Zou Wenhuai, he had absolutely no liking for Cai Ziming, and even loathed him.

Tang Long felt immense satisfaction that such scum had been eliminated.

Rosamund Kwan, who was also woken up, was wide awake upon hearing the news.

"Ah Long, why don't you seem surprised at all about this?"

"What's so surprising? I've personally witnessed Cai Ziming's arrogance and domineering nature. Wasn't it only a matter of time before such a person met such an end?"

"You should be careful. You're quite famous now. Look at Stephen Chow, Jet Li, and Andy Lau, they've all been coerced and harassed. You'll definitely be their target too. Those gangsters are getting more and more shameless."

"Don't worry, I'm terrified of dying, I'll be extremely careful."

Just as the two were about to go back to sleep, Tang Long's phone rang again.

This time it was Deng Guangrong calling, asking him to come over immediately.

"Sister Zhilin, I can't sleep anymore, you should sleep a little longer."

Rosamund Kwan gave him a passionate kiss before lying back down on the bed.

"Go."