Chapter 5

After the evening practice ended, Han Jin saw Zeng Huahua off in a taxi and then saved money by walking back to Shek Kip Mei slowly.

Unlike Han Jin, Liu Qingyun, and Wu Qilong, who came from poor families, Zeng Huahua was born into a family of doctors. She had attended banquets at the Governor's House with her parents when she was very young, making her a genuine rich girl.

Walking back to Shek Kip Mei, Han Jin enjoyed the street scenes of 1980s Hong Kong along the way.

By the 1980s, Hong Kong already had an international flair, with shops lining the streets, huge advertisements, neon lights, and celebrity posters...

The rapidly growing economy made Hong Kong vibrant, and even the passersby and street vendors on the streets wore smiles, full of energy and spirit.

Han Jin, who was used to being alone, was not accustomed to being around too many people. However, feeling so much positive energy, he began to change.

When he returned to the dormitory, it was already 10 PM.

Liu Qingyun and Wu Qilong had not yet finished work. After Han Jin finished washing up, he lay on the bed, staring at the banner on the wall that read "I Want to Be Famous," lost in deep thought.

Those four words were his dream, and also "Han Jin's" dream.

Han Jin knew that with his talent in music and his foresight that was thirty years ahead of his time, it wouldn't be too difficult to become famous in this era.

However, he also knew that what he currently lacked the most were a starting platform, performance experience, and connections in the entertainment industry.

A starting platform was crucial for an artist. Newcomers launched by major companies received much more attention than those from unknown small companies.

Performance experience was equally important for artists. Experienced stars could handle many unexpected situations, cultivating strong confidence and charisma, ensuring the quality of their performances at any time.

Connections in the entertainment industry were even more crucial. "More friends, more paths; one hero, three helpers." To achieve success in the entertainment industry, one must build a strong network of connections. Otherwise, any small issue could cause a chain reaction, destroying even the most promising star.

After identifying his three major weaknesses, Han Jin began to think about his strategy.

Now he was a student in the TVB Artist Training Class, and TVB was the highest-rated TV station in Hong Kong, known as the "Shaolin Temple of Stars."

Although Han Jin didn't pay much attention to Hong Kong dramas, he knew that TVB would be the highest-rated TV station in Hong Kong for the next thirty years, with influence spanning Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and eastern Guangdong, covering a population of over 100 million. This platform was already large enough for him.

Moreover, Han Jin knew that TVB had a subsidiary, Hua Xing Records, which was founded in 1971 and initially only organized concerts and distributed records for TVB.

In 1982, Hua Xing Records established a record department and a management department, officially releasing its own records. The first album, "Stars Singing Together," featured artists like Shen Dianxia, Zhao Yazhi, Shi Xiu, and Li Siqi.

In the same year, Leslie Cheung, following his master Li Xiaotian, moved from ATV to TVB, becoming the first male singer signed to Hua Xing Records.

Hua Xing Records and TVB co-hosted the first New Talent Singing Competition, where Anita Mui won with "Season of the Wind," becoming a signed female singer for Hua Xing Records.

In 1983, Luo Wen transferred from EMI to Hua Xing Records.

Luo Wen, Anita Mui, and Leslie Cheung, along with other singers like Chen Meiling and Chen Jieling, laid the foundation for Hua Xing Records. With the support of its parent company TVB's high ratings, Hua Xing Records grew rapidly, becoming a major player in the 1980s, capable of competing with PolyGram.

If he could sign with Hua Xing Records, using their distribution channels and TVB's promotional channels, becoming famous with one album would not be a pipe dream.

In terms of performance experience, TVB could also provide him with many opportunities. Han Jin had read the biographies of the "Four Heavenly Kings" of Hong Kong and knew that there would be no shortage of performance opportunities at TVB. As long as he was willing to work hard, persevere, and endure hardships, he could certainly gain many performance opportunities.

By then, he could hone his skills at TVB, accumulating enough performance experience to withstand any difficulties.

Liu Dehua once said that his experiences at TVB gave him sufficient training, allowing him to handle any challenges with a solid foundation and perseverance.

Han Jin also knew that for a star, the most important thing was to be down-to-earth. In his previous life, he had seen many new stars become instantly famous upon their debut. Because they became famous too easily, they quickly became arrogant and overbearing.

Such new stars, though talented, could not manage their careers down-to-earth, making them like castles built on sand. They looked beautiful, but a single wave could destroy everything.

In terms of connections, TVB was known as the "Shaolin Temple of Stars." Many big stars in Hong Kong came from TVB, such as Chow Yun-fat, Zhao Yazhi, Cheng Sau-chu, Liang Jiawei, Wu Junru, and Liu Qingyun.

These stars were the pillars of the Hong Kong entertainment industry, possessing immense energy. If he could build relationships with them and become friends, his future development path would be much smoother.

Han Jin made up his mind, turned over, and fell into a deep sleep, quickly dreaming a beautiful dream.

In his dream, he became good friends with Anita Mui, Leslie Cheung, Luo Wen, and Liu Dehua, performing at the Hong Kong Coliseum with them as guests, where the audience cheered and clapped thunderously.

He also dreamed of having close relationships with Chow Yun-fat, Liang Jiawei, Stephen Chow, and Liang Jiawei, working together on movies that were fully booked upon release, with everyone giving them a thumbs up, winning both box office and critical acclaim.

He even dreamed of marrying Zeng Huahua, Lan Jiek, and Liu Jialing, among other beautiful women, holding a wedding in a church with many friends and fans in attendance. When the wedding ended and it was time to enter the bridal chamber, everyone wanted to enter with Han Jin first, leading to a scramble. Some grabbed his arms, others his legs, and they all pulled together...

"Ah!" Han Jin screamed, waking up from the nightmare.

"Ha... Ha... What beautiful dream were you having, Jin? Your face was all excited, and you were drooling," a boy laughed.

"Jin, get up. After breakfast, you need to go back to class for the test," another boy said more kindly.

Han Jin rubbed his eyes and saw Liu Qingyun and Wu Qilong standing in front of him, grinning mischievously.

"When did you two get back?" Han Jin asked, smiling as he got up and changed clothes.

"Just finished work. Did you think we'd sleep until morning like you?" Wu Qilong yawned. "By the way, how are things going with Maggie? Have you made any progress?" He asked, winking and looking quite lecherous.