binnovel Chapter 50 Chronicles of Hong Kong in the Past 8
Chapter 50 Chronicles of Hong Kong in the Past 8
Liu Yuxi comes from a very wealthy family, so since returning to Hong Kong in 1975, she has been actively involved in charity work. Following her example, the artists and employees of her company are also enthusiastic about charity. And the fans, following their idols, don't need to be mentioned. Those with money donate more, those without money can contribute their time and effort, and they can even do volunteer work on their days off. Charity doesn't discriminate based on size, does it?
Liu Yuxi believes that love needs to be passed on and can be passed on. As a public figure, you can have flaws, after all, no one is perfect. However, you still need to pay attention to your behavior in public, since you influence a large number of people, some of whom are not even adults and whose values have not yet been established.
People say, "One who stays near vermilion gets stained red, and one who stays near ink gets stained black." The environment has a great influence on a person, just like the story of "Mencius' mother moving three times." If Mencius' mother hadn't moved three times, do you know what kind of person Mencius would have become? No one can be born a saint!
The new millennium passed in the blink of an eye. Just as computers were becoming widespread in mainland China, Liu Yuxi flew to the United States, bought a random computer, and used hacking techniques to plant a virus on domestic computers in a blind spot of roadside surveillance. Upon opening the virus, one could see the detailed time, location, and specific losses of the "5.12" earthquake in 2008. Similarly, to get the higher-ups' attention, he sent an email to Hai Zili, mentioning several major future events, both domestic and international. After doing all this, he erased all traces on the computer, removed the fingerprints, casually gave it to a homeless man, and returned to Hong Kong.
With today's advanced surveillance technology, the only way to track her is through time differences. She firmly believes that no one can currently follow her.
With her major concerns at ease, life became more relaxed. Sometimes, when the mood struck, she would sing a few songs under her stage name and take on a few roles—well, not exactly just a few, only a few after 2000, but before that, she could be found in many classic Hong Kong films, especially in Leslie Cheung and Stephen Chow's movies, practically in every one. She didn't want important supporting roles; after all, as the boss, she didn't have that much time. She just wanted memorable, visible roles, emphasizing participation above all else. Her employees sometimes discussed whether their boss had some special hobby—while others collected stamps, she collected movie roles.
However, the boss's acting skills are undeniable. Many directors have even tried to persuade Liu Yuxi to play some important roles, confidently guaranteeing that she would win awards if she did. But she refused, which is the main reason why her employees say she's sick—they're just jealous!
Although the experiences and processes were different, Leslie Cheung still publicly revealed his relationship with Mr. Tong at his 20th anniversary concert in 97. However, by then, everyone basically knew about it and accepted it well. This was definitely inseparable from Liu Yuxi's tireless writing over the past ten years, leading everyone to immerse themselves in the culture of "yaoi" literature.
Later, Leslie Cheung focused most of his energy on acting in movies and writing his own songs, singing fewer songs written by others, including those written by his boss. Although he has a great voice in this life, perhaps 20 years of working has taken its toll, so now his focus is more on enjoying life. Anyway, his boss is very accommodating, and we thank him again!
He and Mr. Tang still mainly live in Hong Kong. Mr. Tang's work has not been affected. They only travel together on holidays. When Mr. Tang is working, sometimes when Leslie Cheung is bored, he calls his friends to play mahjong. However, now he doesn't call his boss to play mahjong, because she would be angry if she found out afterwards. In the past, she was busy, but now Liu Yuxi has gradually handed over the work to her second brother's eldest son. This is the next boss she chose from the children of the second and third wives. He is the person who is most determined to follow the rules set by Liu Yuxi and sets an example by his own actions.
She's free now, and her family members each have their own leisure activities. They don't live far apart, and now that cell phones are available, she basically hangs out with the company's artists. She does whatever they do, and she takes photos of them anytime, anywhere, which the artists laugh at her for. She's the best paparazzi in the entertainment industry.
Because she often played mahjong with Leslie Cheung and others, she privately asked him to persuade many people to get regular checkups, since it wasn't appropriate for her to do it herself, and it also prevented the tragedies that happened to Anita Mui and other artists.
Sometimes she would even take them on group tours within China, showing them the local delicacies. Mainly, she was craving them and always felt the food in Hong Kong wasn't authentic enough, even though it wasn't impossible. Whenever she spoke fluently about a place's specialties, the others would get the feeling that they weren't on a group tour, but rather a casual, part-time one.
In the early 2010s, reality shows were all the rage. Liu Yuxi, along with a group of veteran artists around 60 years old, created a nostalgic variety show. The show aimed to take viewers on a journey through the past and reveal what these celebrities' private lives were like over the years. At this time, the photos taken by Liu Yuxi became the biggest highlight of the show. From the time she returned to Hong Kong until now, when she talks about the scenes in the photos again, not only the members of the production team but also the viewers in front of the TV are moved to tears. These are the youth and memories of several generations, a part of their lives. Looking at these past events, they are reminded of their own youthful vigor, ambitions, and regrets!
Liu Yuxi was relieved to see that Leslie Cheung and Mr. Tong, both over 60, were still so affectionate. Although this was not her original world, the regrets of her original world would always remain regrets. Although these were two different worlds, she was already content to see her brother happy in this world.
Before her brother passed away, she stayed by his bedside. Her brother said, "The luckiest thing in my life was meeting you after returning to Hong Kong. Lisa later told me that I was the artist in the company who received the most psychological counseling. I know that Mr. Tong and I can live such a stable life without you. I am very grateful to you, but why? Not only are other people curious, but I have always been very curious myself. Why are you so good to me!"
Liu Yuxi choked up a little. Although birth, aging, sickness and death are normal, Leslie Cheung was different. He was her obsession in this life. "Why are there so many whys? I knew the moment I saw you that you would be the most dazzling star in the entertainment industry, a person who would amaze an era. So I have to protect you!"
Although Liu Yuxi still didn't explain clearly, Leslie Cheung could sense her sincerity and didn't press her further. In this world, Liu Yuxi didn't live that long, probably because she was always carrying something on her mind. Although the original owner's heart was repaired by the "incredible strength" attribute, it must still have had an impact. Not long after Leslie Cheung passed away, she also passed away.