Chapter Eighty-six Star

  "Now that we're familiar with each other, it's a bit awkward to keep addressing each other as 'Mr.' all the time. Why don't we do this: since you're older than me, I'll call you 'Ge' (brother), and you can just call me 'Lao Di' (little brother) or 'Xiao Song'? That sounds better." Song Tang said to Nai Rui after discussing business with Shaw Yifu at Shaw Brothers Film Studio.

  "It's not quite right, boss. After all, the company has its own rules, and I still call you boss." After hearing Song Tang's words, Ni Rui did not change his principles because of Song Tang. For Ni Rui, although Song Tang was his new boss, he would not lose his principles just for that reason. A boss is a boss!

  "Alright, since that's how it is, suit yourself then." Song Tang looked at the expression on Ni Rui's face and shook his head helplessly.

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  "Rui Ge, I can stay for at most two more days, then I have to return to the US. There are many things waiting for me to handle over there. As for the matter of co-founding Di Huang Film with Shaw Brothers, I'll leave it all to you to handle. If there's anything that doesn't meet your standards, feel free to point it out. After all, human energy is limited. Things have been a bit busy on the US side lately, and I haven't had time to attend to this side of things. However, I still trust in Shaw Six Ye's reputation. As for funding, don't worry about that. Once I return to the US, I'll immediately wire it over."

  "Boss, you just believe in me like that?" As soon as Song Tang said that he would entrust the newly established Emperor Film Industry to himself, Ni Rui was taken aback for a moment, but then became excited. Song Tang's words meant that he had completely trusted his ability, and they had only known each other for two days. It took great courage to make such a decision, and for a moment, Ni Rui felt that following Song Tang to work seemed like the right choice.

  "Haha, I trust my own judgment. If not, then let's just consider it a costly lesson. This amount of money is already a lot for ordinary people, and many may not even earn this much in ten years or their entire lifetime. But for me, it's still bearable." After hearing Ni Rui's words, Song Tang looked at Ni Rui with a serious expression.

  "Don't worry, boss. Although I don't dare say that Emperor will definitely do better than Shaw Brothers, but making Emperor the largest film company in Hong Kong is still within my capabilities." Ni Rui said with a firm gaze.

  "Haha, now I can rest assured. Let's go, it's getting late, let's go eat together." After hearing Ni Rui's reassuring words, Song Tang smiled and patted Ni Rui on the shoulder, then hailed a taxi and opened the door to get in.

  Watching Song Tang's figure gradually disappear into the taxi, Ni Rui clenched his fists and followed.

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  The Kowloon Hotel is located on top of the Wing On Department Store, in the heart of the commercial, shopping and entertainment district. The hotel was built in the mid-1980s and began operating in 1986. It is one of the most luxurious hotels in Hong Kong and a gathering place for celebrities in the entertainment industry. Many popular Hong Kong stars, directors and other entertainment personalities often hold parties here.

  "Haha, this Kowloon Hotel, in this golden land of Hong Kong, is really not bad at all. No wonder some entertainment stars like it here." After getting out of the taxi, Song Tang looked at the luxurious decorations of the Kowloon Hotel with a sigh. In fact, in 1993, even in Las Vegas, which was famous for its hotel and casino industry on the West Coast of the United States, the hotel industry had just started to rise. Hong Kong was able to build such a luxurious hotel a few years ago, although it can't be compared to those five-star luxury hotels that came later, but this still makes people sigh with emotion. This place is indeed worthy of being called the Pearl of the Orient.

  "Yes, living in Hong Kong, there are generally two kinds of people, one is poor to death, and the other is living in a pile of money. The Kowloon Hotel was built at a huge cost, but it also made a huge profit, making people jealous." Ni Rui listened to Song Tang's words and couldn't help but feel emotional, her eyes misty, as if she had thought of her own impoverished situation when she first came to Hong Kong, if not for meeting him, maybe there wouldn't be the current self, fortunately all this is over, thinking of this, Ni Rui's gaze towards Song Tang was filled with gratitude.

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  Song Tang and Ni Rui entered the lobby of the Kowloon Hotel, one after the other. It wasn't until then that they understood why such a luxurious hotel would be built in Hong Kong, where every inch of land is worth its weight in gold. The entire hall was bathed in a warm yellow light, but it seemed somewhat dim. The hall was filled with people of all shapes and sizes, but one thing was certain - the bustling atmosphere, although lively, was too noisy and didn't seem suitable for those seeking a quiet environment.

  "Hello, gentlemen. What can I get for you?" Just as Song Tang and Ni Rui had entered the Jiulong Hotel, a slender, long-haired beauty of a waitress came over to ask them.

  "Hehe, eating and drinking, but your Great Tang is too noisy, isn't there a quieter place?" Song Tang looked around and said with furrowed brows.

  This waiter at the Kowloon Hotel is also a veteran, seeing thousands of people every day. He doesn't have any special skills, but he has developed a good sense of judging people. As soon as the two men walked in, the waiter noticed them. Nai Rui was okay, although he looked good and had a good temperament, his clothes were clean, but a discerning person could tell from his clothes that he wasn't a rich man. But Song Tang was different, he didn't show off, but his expensive clothes, combined with his elegant temperament and appearance, made it clear that he wasn't an ordinary person. When the waiter heard Song Tang's request, he smiled and explained: "Yes, sir, generally speaking, the atmosphere in our main hall is quite lively, as you can see, but we also have guests like you who prefer quietness. We usually arrange guests like you to the second floor, where the atmosphere is quieter."

  Song Tang glanced at the service staff who was leading the way and introducing them, nodded slightly, this service staff was quite good, at least in terms of service attitude Song Tang gave a full score.

  As expected, the waiter was right, the second floor is indeed much quieter than the first floor, although it also occasionally emits some haha laughter, but at least there is no noisy feeling like the first floor...

  "I don't know about the atmosphere on the second floor, are you two gentlemen satisfied? You see, where do you want to sit?" The waiter who led the two of them asked with a smile after they arrived at the second floor.

  "Haha, not bad!" Song Tang glanced back and forth, smiling in response.

  "Boss, I have an acquaintance, let me go and say hello first!" Ni Rui suddenly said at this time.

  After hearing Ni Rui's words, Song Tang followed Ni Rui's gaze and looked over, and indeed it was an acquaintance. Three men and two women were chatting and laughing in a relatively cornered place on the second floor. One of them was Zhao Yazhi, who had met at Shaw Brothers Cinema earlier today. The others were also quite famous stars in Hong Kong at present!

  "Ah, indeed an acquaintance, let's go together!" Song Tang saw that there was indeed an acquaintance and said: "This lady, you go ahead with your business first, we'll go see the acquaintance. If needed later, I'll call for you, here's this as a token of appreciation!"

  "Thank you, sir, have fun." The waiter took the tip from Song Tang and left with a smile.

  "Come on! Rui Ge, let's go take a look together, it just so happens that I have something to do too!" Song Tang patted Ni Rui's shoulder and led the way towards the direction of the few people.

  "Ah Hua, aren't you really going to take on any film roles this year?"

  "Yes, Ah Hua, you know that last year you filmed sixteen or seventeen TV dramas and movies together. Why didn't you seize the opportunity to take on a few more films? Maybe you could have won another Golden Rooster Award?"

  "Brother Da, Sister Zhi, don't persuade me anymore. This year I really don't want to take on any more roles. It's because I played too many characters last year and it was really exhausting. I need a good rest for a year."

  "Ah Hua, to be honest, your acting skills are so good, you should really take on a few more films, that's called maintaining your state!"

  "Right, Ah Hua, Man Yu is right, you should keep your state, taking on five or six films a year is still not a big deal for you!"

  "Still five or six small parts, you think I have a body as good as Ajie's? You're the martial arts champion, not me. Over the years, how many films and TV dramas have I taken on? Even I don't have an exact number. Since it's all like this anyway, what difference does taking two more or less make?"

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  "Zhi Jie, you're here!" "Hey, good to see you Zhi Jie, what a coincidence that we meet again?" Song Tang and Ni Rui walked up to the group of people who were chatting and laughing, interrupting them.

  Zhao Yazi, who was still persuading Ah Hua to continue filming, heard someone calling her name at this time. She looked up and saw two familiar faces, and suddenly a smile appeared on her face. Zhao Yazi stood up and walked over to Song Tang's side, laughing: "Hehe, what a coincidence! Are you here too? Come sit down, I'll introduce you to some popular stars!"

  "Haha, Sister Zhi is being polite, isn't she? I'll call you Sister Zhi, and you can just call me Little Song or Little Tang. After all, you're also a good friend of Rui Ge's!" Song Tang intentionally emphasized the two words "good friend", then gave Ni Rui a not-so-innocent glance.

  Upon hearing Song Tang's teasing, Zhao Yazi's face suddenly turned red, and she stole a glance at Nai Rui with some shyness. Then, she playfully punched Song Tang and giggled: "You're the only one who can talk like that! Alright, little Song, come here quickly, I'll introduce you to a few people."