Hong Kong: Rise of the Kings

Night falls.

Stroll along the streets of Central and look at Times Square rising from the ground.

This is a masterpiece of Hengchuang Real Estate and a country built by Du Yongxiao.

Under the combination of night and lights, the entire Times Square looks extremely dazzling.

The square has not yet officially opened, but there are already many businesses, vendors, and street performers gathered around it.

One person was holding a guitar, with a fluffy afro unique to this era, and sang a Mandarin song: "Unforgettable" into a vertical microphone.

"Can't forget, can't forget

Can't forget your mistake

I can't forget your goodness

Can’t forget taking a walk in the rain

I can’t forget the hug in the wind either…”

This song is the theme song of the movie "No Love" and is very popular.

In fact, Cantonese songs were not popular at this time. Cantonese songs only started in the 1970s. In Hong Kong in the 1960s, they were usually English songs or Cantonese opera (Cantonese opera).

"Song God" Xu Guanjie released the first Cantonese song "Tower of the Tower" in 1971, which set off a Cantonese song craze in the music industry. In 1974, he sang the lead vocal in the theme song of the movie of the same name starring himself, "Ghost Horse Double Star", making it the first Chinese song to be played on BBC Radio in the United Kingdom and the English Channel of Radio Hong Kong. The box office of the movie "The Dark Side" reached HK$6 million, making it the highest-grossing movie since the opening of Hong Kong.

In 1977, his album "Half a Category" became the best-selling album of the year and won the "Centenary Award" at the first Golden Disc Awards Ceremony. In 1978, his song "The God of Wealth Is Here" once again won the "Centennial Award" at the Golden Disc Awards Ceremony. The total sales of his other album "Deed of Mercy" in Southeast Asia reached 550,000, which also broke the record sales volume in the 1970s. record.

The singer's performance of "Unforgettable" was emotional and contagious, and applause broke out from time to time.

Bai Mudan accompanied Du Yongxiao, listening to the affectionate songs in her ears. Thinking of how Du Yongxiao helped her uncle just now, she became even more grateful and admired to Du Yongxiao.

Involuntarily, she snuggled up and leaned against Du Yongxiao.

After all, Du Yongxiao was someone who had been there before. He knew she was in love, but he didn't push her away.

In fact, he and Bai Mudan have been together for so long, and there are rumors outside that he and she have never had any further relationship.

Firstly, Du Yongxiao was very determined, and secondly, Bai Mudan felt a little inferior and felt that she was not worthy of Du Yongxiao.

At this time, the young singer finished singing "Unforgettable" and asked if anyone in the audience wanted to take the initiative to sing. He could accompany him on guitar for free, just to liven up the atmosphere.

Everyone at the scene shook their heads, and no one dared to step forward for fear of making a fool of themselves.

Du Yongxiao saw Bai Mudan leaning on his shoulder and almost fell asleep happily. He couldn't help but nudge her jokingly: "Would you like to sing a song? I remember you said that you like singing very much."

Bai Mudan's beautiful eyes opened, she glanced at Du Yongxiao and said shyly: "No, lest anyone say I'm a crazy woman."

People in this era were not very open-minded, especially girls who rarely took the initiative to show up. There were even fewer people singing live like this. Only those who sang in dance halls and karaoke bars would also sing on stage.

Du Yongxiao smiled and didn't rush him anymore.

The young singer was originally inviting the audience to perform on stage, but he didn't expect everyone to be so shy and uncooperative. He was at his wits' end when he suddenly saw Du Yongxiao and Bai Mudan.

Du Yongxiao is super handsome, even standing among the crowd, he looks like he stands out from the crowd.

Looking at Bai Mudan again, she is even more beautiful. Anyone who looks at her can't help but feel excited.

Young people who sing also like to be noticed and pursued by the opposite sex. Unfortunately, this beautiful beauty is now "occupied" by Du Yongxiao.

Then he had an idea, so he took the initiative and said to Du Yongxiao: "My friend, I see that you look like a celebrity. Do you want to play a song?"

Someone nearby encouraged me: "Yes, you are so handsome. Maybe you will become famous if you sing a song. Then you will be discovered by a Shaw Brothers talent scout and become a big star in one fell swoop!"

Du Yongxiao was originally unwilling to pay attention to this matter, but when he took a closer look at the young man singing, he felt that he looked familiar. After a second look, he saw that this was not the future "Principal Tan"?

Now Tan Yonglin is not famous yet, or even debuted. He is just a young boy who likes pop music. His lofty ambition is not to be a "god of music", but to inherit his father's legacy and become an excellent football player.

Du Yongxiao immediately became interested, "Sorry, it's not that I don't want to sing, it's just that I'm afraid that I will steal your limelight when I sing."

Who is Du Yongxiao? One look at Tan Yonglin's expression and eyes, and one can tell that his target is Bai Mudan, and he wants to show off his talents in front of beautiful women. This is also a common problem among talented young people.

"It's easy to say, if you really can sing better than me, then all my income tonight will be yours!" Tan Yonglin is also a proud and arrogant person, pointing to the reward given by the audience in the hat on the ground.

The reward in the hat is more than a hundred yuan at least, which is not a small amount for ordinary people.

Du Yongxiao would not fight with him, so he shook his head and prepared to leave with Bai Mudan.

Tan Yonglin said excitedly from behind: "What, are you scared? I guess you can't even play the guitar!"

"Yeah, are you scared away?" someone shouted.

Du Yongxiao turned around and smiled. It was rare that no one here knew him. Usually he would always put on airs and act like a young and mature person. Why not indulge now?

Thinking of this, Du Yongxiao rolled up his sleeves and said with high spirits: "Who said I'm afraid? Just come!"

It was the first time Bai Mudan saw Du Yongxiao doing such a thing, and she couldn't help but be stunned, and then she couldn't help covering her mouth and laughing.

Du Yongxiao was usually aloof, giving people a strong sense of oppression and distance. At this moment, he was like the big boy next door, a young man in his prime.

In the midst of the crowd's booing, Du Yongxiao, like a young man who couldn't stand the excitement, snatched the guitar from Tan Yonglin's arms, tuned it, coughed, and was about to start singing -

An expert will know if there is one as soon as he takes action.

Du Yongxiao's simple tuning already made Tan Yonglin's heart skip a beat, knowing that he had met an expert.

However, he still took chances, thinking that if Du Yongxiao didn't sing well later, he would be embarrassed, and in turn Bai Mudan would look at him with admiration. He is a talented and beautiful woman, and this is a perfect match.

In this era, the guitar is considered a high-end instrument, unlike Du Yongxiao's era, which was already on the streets. There are many junior high school students and high school students who can play the guitar.

In this era, many people don’t have enough food and clothing, so how can they bother to play the guitar?

What should I sing?

Got it!

In full view of everyone, Du Yongxiao plucked the strings and sang: "It's not just the wine last night that made me shed tears. It's not just your tenderness that makes me reluctant to leave. How long will I have to walk, you hold my hand. Let me What troubles me is the struggle for freedom..."

That's right, the song Du Yongxiao is singing at this moment is the popular song "Chengdu" from the previous life!

…

"The separation is always in September, and the memories are the sorrow of longing. The green weeping willows in late autumn kiss my forehead. In that rainy little town, I have never forgotten you. Hong Kong - the only thing I can't take away is you! "

Du Yongxiao stood on the street holding his guitar, performing affectionately.

The audience was still booing at the beginning, especially the male audience. They were all jealous that Du Yongxiao had such a charming girlfriend as Bai Mudan. They all hoped that they could embrace the beauty and see Du Yongxiao make a fool of himself.

But gradually, everyone was attracted by Du Yongxiao's beautiful singing voice, and pictures of youth and beauty emerged in their minds, including bars, streets, male and female friends, and rainy days...

Where is the song? It is clearly a wonderful picture!

“What makes this song so amazing?”

"Yeah, I've never heard it before - is it a new popular song?"

Everyone was stunned and surprised as they looked at Du Yongxiao and asked a series of questions.

Tan Yonglin opened his mouth even more at this moment. Although he has not become the future emperor and superstar, he is still a person who knows the goods. From Du Yongxiao playing guitar to singing, he already knows that he has lost, and he has lost completely!

He had never heard of this song, so there was only one possibility: it was composed by the young man in front of him!

This is absolutely genius!

For a time, Tan Yonglin's interest and attention shifted from Bai Mudan to Du Yongxiao. He was very eager to create a band with a young man with peerless talent like Du Yongxiao.

The song is over.

Du Yongxiao put down the microphone, and many viewers were still immersed in "Chengdu" adapted by Du Yongxiao.

Alan Tam couldn't wait to step forward and gave a thumbs up to Du Yongxiao: "That's great, friend! May I ask your name?"

Du Yongxiao smiled slightly: "We meet by chance, why bother asking?"

"No, I wonder if you are interested in forming a band with me?" Alan Tam went straight to the point.

"Band? Sorry, not interested!" Du Yongxiao refused directly.

"No, I like you very much, let's partner up!" Alan Tam said almost in a pleading voice.

"I'm really sorry, I still have to go to school!" Du Yongxiao prevaricated.

Seeing that Tan Yonglin was still entangled, Du Yongxiao hurriedly held Bai Mudan's hand: "Let's go!"

Bai Mudan was also amazed by Du Yongxiao's singing. She just woke up and hurriedly followed him away, saying, "Please, what other talents do you have that I don't know about?"

Tan Yonglin shouted from behind: "Don't leave, money, the money I lost to you!" I hope Du Yongxiao will turn around for the sake of money, and I will try to persuade him to form a band when the time comes.

Unfortunately, he underestimated Du Yongxiao's determination to find money.

Just over a hundred yuan, what does it count?

Du Yongxiao is looking for millions, tens of millions!

…

Du Yongxiao and Bai Mudan asked Tan Yonglin to entangle them. They walked all the way to Hollywood Road in Central and then stopped.

Bai Mudan turned around and looked at Du Yongxiao affectionately: "I will go back to Macau soon. Can you watch a movie with me tonight?"

"See a movie?"

"Yes!" Bai Mudan pointed to the cinema in front.

Hollywood Road is home to the largest number of movie theaters in Hong Kong, with one almost every three to five steps away. This shows the rapid development of Hong Kong movies in this era.

"Which one do you want to watch?"

"Here!" Bai Mudan pointed to a house not far ahead.

Du Yongxiao took a look and saw that it turned out to be an old Shaw Brothers film, "The Golden Vase".

I remember well that this drama is very inappropriate!

"you sure?"

"Well, I'm sure!" Bai Mudan's voice was very low when she said this, her pretty face was buried, and she did not dare to look into Du Yongxiao's eyes.

"Okay then, let's watch this show!"

When buying the ticket, the male conductor glanced meaningfully at Du Yongxiao and Bai Mudan, especially Bai Mudan, who was as charming as a peach. Then he looked at Du Yongxiao and gave Du Yongxiao a jealous look.

Entering the cinema, Du Yongxiao realized that there were not too many people watching the show tonight, just twenty or thirty people, mostly concentrated in the middle row.

Du Yongxiao and Bai Mudan chose a seat in the back row and sat down, with no one else around.

If you think about it, you will understand that this movie has been released for almost two months. It was very profitable at the beginning, and the boss kept adding more screenings. Now most Hong Kong people have watched it and no longer support it.

Not long after Du Yongxiao and Bai Mudan sat down, the lights in the cinema began to dim, and they felt like they couldn't see their fingers until their eyes slowly adapted to the surrounding light.

Du Yongxiao bought popcorn for Bai Mudan. This was his first movie with a woman, and he would not take the initiative to serve a woman.

Even so, Bai Mudan is as happy as a child.

"Thank you, Ah Xiao." Bai Mudan suddenly said softly, "Thank you for helping my uncle today. It can be said that you also indirectly helped me!"

"You're welcome, it's all as it should be." Du Yongxiao said lightly, "You also helped me a lot, especially when I was in the UK. You took care of the Macau casino business very well."

"But I still feel I owe you." Bai Mudan said emotionally.

Under the dim light, Du Yongxiao found Bai Mudan looking at him with her big and moving eyes, as if she was confessing something to Du Yongxiao.

Du Yongxiao was stared at by Bai Mudan's charming big eyes and felt flustered and distracted for a while. It wasn't until the movie officially started that Du Yongxiao came back to his senses and said, "Don't say anything, watch the movie first!"

This Shaw Brothers movie is indeed very unorthodox, because the play itself is adapted from that very unorthodox novel.

In this era, there was no classification system for Hong Kong films, and many films could be filmed. As long as the audience wanted them, the films would be released.

At this moment, everyone was watching with gusto, and some even brought their girlfriends over to watch like Du Yongxiao.

The plot of the movie is very exciting and exciting. The atmosphere in the cinema is beautiful and the surrounding temperature rises.

But Du Yongxiao didn't care. What he was thinking about was his new career layout in the future.

The three core pillars of Hong Kong’s future are finance, real estate, and entertainment.

Now he is already engaged in real estate, and finance needs time, so the entertainment industry is the best place to start.

Hong Kong will be called the Hollywood of the East in the future. From the 1970s to the 1990s, movies were popular in Asia and even reached Hollywood. It can be said that it was glorious for a full thirty years!

"You can make a movie!" Du Yongxiao thought, "A movie like Shaw Brothers can be released for two months and earn enough money! The future of the film industry will be the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the Seven Heroes vying for hegemony, what about Shaw Brothers, Jiahe, New Yicheng, as well as Debao, Baohe, Yongsheng, etc., all made a lot of money! Whoever doesn't take advantage of the movie's bonus will regret it!"

Du Yongxiao returned to reality.

At this time, Bai Mudan's voice sounded in my ears: "Thank you very much for today!"

"Huh?" Du Yongxiao was stunned, "You're welcome."

it is more than words.

"Um - can you not go back tonight?" Bai Mudan asked bravely.

Du Yongxiao looked at her and said, "Okay!"