Chapter 72

"Xiaocheng, I won't be back for dinner tonight, I have to shoot a night scene!"

Even before work was over, Zhao Yazhi called Wu Cheng. Now that "The Book and the Sword" had started airing on TVB, Zhao Yazhi's schedule was indeed very tight, almost fourteen hours a day on set, with very little time to rest.

Seeing Zhao Yazhi get thinner recently, Wu Cheng felt quite heartbroken and somewhat regretted letting her take on this long drama. It was said that after seeing "The Book and the Sword" become popular, TVB planned to shoot dozens of episodes. But Wu Cheng knew that the show had a full hundred episodes!

If asked who was the most popular and highest-paid actress in Hong Kong now, it would definitely be Zhao Yazhi. From the "Five Lucky Stars" at the beginning of the year to the recent "Half a Catty, Eight Taels," the lead actress in both was her. This was one of the reasons why TVB chose her as the lead for "The Book and the Sword." As a result, Zhao Yazhi had become extremely busy.

"Another overtime session!" Wu Cheng said helplessly. "Without Sister Zhi, I can't even enjoy my meals!"

"I don't want to either! But..."

"I know! I'll go talk to Uncle Six about a raise for you!"

"Hehe, Uncle Six doesn't handle that!" Hearing Wu Cheng's joking tone, Zhao Yazhi sighed in relief and laughed, saying, "Alright, I still need to look at the script, I'll hang up now!"

"Alright! I'll have dinner with Alan. He's called me several times, probably about the new novel. My head is already aching, doesn't he see how busy I am?"

At the beginning of the month, when "Return to Ming" was nearing its end after almost a year of serialization, Wu Shulan had already come to Wu Cheng for the new manuscript. However, because Wu Cheng was busy with company affairs, he had to keep delaying. This made Wu Shulan quite frustrated but also helpless.

Compared to writing novels, it was the least profitable thing for Wu Cheng. Therefore, she couldn't push him too hard. Of course, a daily phone call was inevitable.

With no one to have dinner with, Wu Cheng called her, "Alan, it's me, your little uncle. You didn't recognize my voice, did you?"

"I did it on purpose!" Wu Shulan huffed.

Wu Cheng rolled his eyes and said, "Please! If you want to act cute, find a boyfriend to act cute with. I don't buy that stuff!"

"Get lost! What do you want?"

"An opportunity for you to treat me to dinner! It's a rare chance, don't miss it!"

"Have you finally found time to write the novel?" Wu Shulan got excited and said, "I'll wait, I'll book a table right away. If you stand me up, I'll move into your house!"

"Not a cheap place!"

"Wait!"

...

Half an hour later, Wu Cheng appeared in front of a restaurant in Mong Kok.

Looking at the Chinese restaurant named "Maple Forest Pavilion," Wu Cheng muttered, "You really know how to save money, inviting me to your own restaurant. Must save a lot, right?"

Pushing the door open and entering the private room Wu Shulan had booked, Wu Cheng said bluntly, "You really know how to save! Even the cost of this meal, why not book a Western restaurant?"

"Please! You're not my boyfriend. Besides, with your big appetite, eating Western food would bankrupt me!" Wu Shulan rolled her eyes and said disdainfully.

"Look at how stingy you are!"

"This is called being frugal, okay!"

"Be careful you don't end up a spinster!"

"Do you still want to eat?"

"Alright, alright, let's order! I'm starving!"

"I've already ordered. The food will be here as soon as you arrive, it should be coming soon!"

Sure enough, soon someone brought the food into the room, and Wu Cheng immediately started eating.

Seeing Wu Cheng eat very quickly but without looking like he was wolfing down the food, Wu Shulan was a bit tipsy. She shook her head and said, "Little Uncle, how's the novel coming along? Don't tell me you still don't have time. Now that 'Return to Ming' has ended, there's nothing to follow it, and it feels like something is missing."

"How can there be nothing to follow it? In the past six months, haven't there been many novels about traveling back to ancient times?" Wu Cheng replied without looking up.

"But none of them are as good as yours! I don't know why, but they can't escape the martial arts genre. They all write the same old stuff."

Wu Cheng shook his head and said, "Forget it, call your people to pick up the manuscript tomorrow!"

"Alright, it's settled then!"

"Alright, don't bother me while I eat!"

"..."

Half an hour later, Wu Cheng, looking very satisfied, patted his stomach and left the restaurant.

Wu Shulan, standing beside him, rolled her eyes. What kind of person was this! He had eaten at least the amount for twenty people, and even the waiters' faces turned green.

"Where are we going now?" Wu Shulan asked with a smile, "Do you need me to take you back?"

"Of course, but not yet. Let's go for a walk and digest the food! I haven't eaten so happily in a long time, not since your future aunt went to shoot the drama."

"Who told you to let her go shoot the drama?" Wu Shulan pouted and sneered, "With your abilities, you can support her! Is it really good to let her show herself off in public?"

Wu Cheng looked at her strangely and laughed, "Are your thoughts so old-fashioned?"

Wu Shulan shook her head and said, "I'm not looking down on acting, but I just think, when your aunt is hugging and kissing other men in the drama, don't you mind at all?"

Wu Cheng was speechless and said, "Of course I mind! But it's just acting, not real kissing and touching. What's the big deal? Besides, acting is her interest. If I keep her at home all the time, won't that ruin her future?"

"How can it ruin her future? Women don't have to act to do something! She was doing well working at your company before."

"Do you think her interest is in working?" Wu Cheng shook his head and laughed, "You don't understand her!"

"As long as you understand her!"

"So, if she wants to act, I let her. Of course, those intimate scenes are out of the question." Wu Cheng laughed, "As for hugging, it's inevitable. When meeting foreigners, they even do cheek kisses! Hugging is nothing!"

"As long as you can be open-minded, it's not my wife anyway!"

Wu Cheng laughed and said, "From the way you talk, it seems your future boyfriend won't be a celebrity? If your boyfriend acts intimately with other women in a drama, wouldn't you be furious?"

"Men and women are different!" Wu Shulan laughed, "Of course, if fate brings us together, even if he's an actor, it's not a big deal as long as he loves me wholeheartedly. And with my looks, do you think I can't compete with those actresses?"

"Vain, can you compare with your future aunt?"

"Why not? I might not have that gentle and elegant aura, but I have a regal air! Don't you always say I have a queenly aura?"

"Go on! It's hard for a strong woman to find a suitable man!"

"If I really meet one, I can be very gentle too!"

"Keep talking, it's not like boasting is taxed!"

"Hehehe..."

Wu Cheng's words made her laugh happily, but as she laughed, she felt the figure beside her seemed to disappear. Looking back, she saw her staring at something.

"Hey, come back to reality, what are you looking at?"

Wu Cheng walked in front of her, blocking her view, and waved his hand.

"Hey! Don't block me, I'm looking at a handsome guy!" Wu Shulan pushed Wu Cheng away and pointed to the street, pouting, "Little Uncle, look, isn't that guy very handsome?"

"Am I not handsome? You can just look at me for handsome guys!" Wu Cheng laughed, "It seems you're really in love, you can focus so much on looking at handsome guys on the street! There are handsome guys in your company too! Is it really necessary to be so dramatic?"

"That's different! Don't you think he stands out in this crowded street?"

"Ha... You can tell that?"

But when Wu Cheng followed her gaze and looked at the man selling jeans on the street, he was also stunned.

How could it be him?

Wu Cheng couldn't believe it. Although the face looked young, it was no different from the one in his memory, just a bit more youthful.

But, was he already back in Hong Kong at this time? Wasn't he supposed to debut next year? And wasn't he a rich young master? Why was he selling goods on the street? Was he experiencing life? Is it really him? Why does it feel a bit comical?

If he had seen him a few years later, Wu Cheng would have been very excited. In fact, he was quite excited now. Anyone who grew up watching Hong Kong films or listening to Hong Kong songs from the 1980s would be familiar with him, as he was at the peak of his career during that period, the eternal "Brother" in the hearts of his fans.

That's right, he was Brother Leslie Cheung, the future film and music superstar.

While Wu Cheng was searching his memory for information about him, Wu Shulan had already walked over and started chatting with him, "Handsome guy, how much is this pair of jeans?"

"Beautiful lady, are you buying for your boyfriend?"

Seeing Wu Shulan pick up a pair of jeans and ask, Leslie Cheung smiled and asked.

He had long hair, looking a bit unruly, but with a bright smile and a slightly deep, hoarse voice that was very magnetic.

Wu Shulan blushed slightly but quickly recovered and smiled, "No, it's for my little uncle, I don't have a boyfriend yet!"

"Such a beautiful lady doesn't have a boyfriend, are men blind?" Leslie Cheung joked and asked, "What price range are you looking for? By the way, how old is your little uncle? If he's in his thirties, I'd suggest this style, it looks mature and steady. If he's in his forties or fifties..."

"What if he's my age?"

Wu Cheng stood in front of him with a smile and asked.

Leslie Cheung was slightly stunned and then laughed, "You're a handsome guy too! If you want, I'd suggest this one... It's trendy and fashionable, and it doesn't lose its youthful charm!"

"Beautiful lady, you haven't said how old your little uncle is yet!" Leslie Cheung asked again.

Wu Shulan smiled lightly and said, "He is my little uncle!"

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