dkrc Chapter 49: TVB's "Victory Celebration Banquet"
Chapter 49: TVB's "Victory Celebration Banquet"
9:30 p.m.
33 Hysan Road, Causeway Bay.
The rooftop of Lee Gardens Hotel.
The TVB celebration banquet was a star-studded affair, with wealthy celebrities, top elites from various fields, and handsome men and beautiful women gathering together for a lively celebration of singing and dancing.
TVB, as the most influential television station in Hong Kong, has little to offer but the most popular and famous artists under its wing.
When Li Jiagang and his cousin arrived at the scene, they saw familiar celebrities everywhere.
Leading actors: Adam Cheng's elegance, Chow Yun-fat's dashing charm, Lau Chung-yan's heroic spirit, and Shek Sau's handsome appearance. They are all very young and handsome, and full of energy.
The leading actresses—Fei Fei's forthrightness, Wang Mingquan's magnanimity, Zhao Yazhi's elegance, and Li Siqi's aloofness—each possess unique charm and exude different allure. However, their one thing in common is that they are all the white moonlight in the hearts of the audience.
The music scene was filled with big names: the rich and mellow voice of Luo Wen, the quirky style of Xu Guanjie, and the elegance of Chen Baiqiang. Their songs were the background music of this era, leading singers of the times.
However, Li Jiagang had no interest in idolizing celebrities. Even when there were artists and singers he admired present, he did not approach them to chat. Moreover, given his current status and position, he was already far above these stars in the public eye.
In this era, Hong Kong's artists are, in the end, nothing more than high-level employees.
On stage, they may be adored by the masses and shine brightly, but compared to real financial giants, they are worlds apart.
Even if they were to get to know each other, it would be them coming to him, not him going to them.
"Wow, this is truly a celebration banquet for TVB," Li Jiahua exclaimed, looking around with genuine admiration, his eyes brimming with excitement.
"Brother Hua, why don't you take this opportunity to find a beautiful woman? That way, Uncle won't arrange any more blind dates for us, how about it?" Li Jiagang suggested half-jokingly.
You're overthinking it.
"Unless I find a talented woman from a family like Chen Wenyu's, I would dare to marry a regular artist. Do you think your uncle would just let anyone into the family?" Li Jiahua replied, a hint of helplessness flashing across his face.
Looking at his cousin's pitiful appearance, Li Jiagang kept shaking his head: "So pitiful."
"Actually, sometimes I really envy you," Li Jiahua said earnestly to Li Jiagang. "No matter how much you used to live a life of debauchery, your second uncle and aunt still doted on you. If I dared to do that, I'm afraid my legs would be broken."
"Alright, stop being sarcastic."
"Come on, let's find a place to sit down."
Just as Li Jiagang and his cousin were looking for a seat, a pleasant voice called out, "Hello, Mr. Li, would you like a drink?"
The two turned around and saw a beautiful woman with a lovely face and a graceful figure, holding a glass of champagne and smiling as she handed it to Li Jiagang.
Looking closely, he realized she was one of the Miss Hong Kong contestants tonight, but he couldn't recall her name. He understood the Miss Hong Kong's intentions, though.
"Thank you, but I have important matters to discuss with my elder brother. We can talk another day," Li Jiagang politely declined, his attitude neither humble nor arrogant.
He had a clear target for tonight and was waiting for his prey to come to him, so how could he let a wildflower block his way?
Normally, or if he didn't have a target tonight, Li Jiagang might have a chat.
After all, although the woman in front of him wasn't the most beautiful, she had a good figure and a good temperament, so she was still quite good.
After refusing, Li Jiagang and his cousin went to an empty seat.
"You refuse even when it's offered to you?"
"I can have her come over. You can chat with her if you like. At most, I'll call your uncle and tell him you're staying at my house tonight."
Upon hearing this, Li Jiahua did not respond, but instead showed a restless look.
Li Jiagang immediately understood upon seeing this.
He thought to himself, "There aren't any truly well-behaved children among the family scions of Hong Kong. They're just too closely watched by their families to have any opportunities."
Although he was inwardly complaining, Li Jiagang genuinely wanted to help his cousin find a compatible and suitable female companion to chat with tonight.
Otherwise, he was afraid that Li Jiahua would become stupid from being suppressed by his family for too long.
Just then...
Another woman's voice came through: "Hi, Mr. Li, would you like to sit down and have a drink?"
Li Jiagang looked up and his eyes lit up. The newcomer was none other than Zeng Qingyu, the second runner-up of tonight's Miss Hong Kong pageant. Among the contestants this year, she was quite outstanding in terms of appearance, temperament, and conversation, making her a top contender.
He immediately had an idea.
"Of course, Miss Zeng, please."
"Thank you, Mr. Li." The Miss Hong Kong sat down excitedly when she saw that Li Jiagang had agreed.
"I'm glad Mr. Li remembers my name."
"I just witnessed Ms. Zeng's captivating performance on stage, so of course I remember it."
"Let me introduce you, this is my brother, Li Jiahua."
"Your brother?"
Zeng Qingyu glanced at Li Jiahua with a puzzled look. According to the information she knew, Li Jiagang was an only child, and his parents were deceased. She was genuinely surprised to suddenly have an older brother.
"Hello, Ms. Zeng."
Li Jiahua wasn't stupid; he sensed that Li Jiagang was deliberately creating opportunities for him.
He did not refuse such a good thing.
"Oh! Excuse me, Mr. Li, hello."
Seeing that they had already started talking, Li Jiagang tactfully stood up and said, "You two chat first, and Miss Zeng, how about we get together again later with my brother?"
Li Jiagang's implication was self-evident.
He believed that this Miss Hong Kong wasn't stupid and would understand his hint. If she was unwilling, he wouldn't mind finding another target for his cousin. He didn't want to waste too much time on this matter.
However, Li Jiagang greatly underestimated the other party's decisiveness, and Zeng Qingyu agreed without much consideration.
"Alright, you guys chat first, I'll come back to find you later." Li Jiagang said, and without waiting for their response, he took a glass of wine and left.
He wanted to give them a chance to chat privately.
"Mr. Li, are you alone?"
Li Jiagang hadn't gone far when a voice he recognized came from nearby.
Looking back, he saw Li Wenyu, the target he had been waiting for tonight.
She wore a simple yet elegant dress, with a fluffy cape from her victory, and the laurel wreath still on her head, all of which added to her dazzling radiance.
This added to her noble air.
A perfectly timed smile played on his lips as he raised his glass. "Congratulations, Miss Chen, on winning the crown." The two glasses clinked lightly. He feigned surprise and said, "I never imagined Miss Chen was such a high achiever; truly beautiful and talented."
Upon hearing this, Chen Wenyu responded with an elegant and confident smile, her eyes sparkling: "No matter how high one's academic qualifications are, it's all just theoretical knowledge. How can they compare to someone as accomplished as Mr. Li at such a young age? He has achieved so much at such a young age. Among his peers in Hong Kong, Mr. Li is undoubtedly number one."
"Ms. Chen, you flatter me."
"Would you do me the honor of coming over for a chat and a drink?"
"Of course, that's exactly what I meant."
As soon as he sat down, Li Jiagang looked directly at her without any attempt to hide his gaze: "Miss Chen looks stunning tonight. You truly deserve the championship title."
"So... does Mr. Li like it?"
Chen Wenyu's answer and reaction were unexpectedly bold and direct, which surprised Li Jiagang slightly.
However, he quickly recovered.
"Even heroes throughout history have found it hard to resist the charms of a beautiful woman, let alone a mere merchant like myself."
They are two extremely intelligent people.
Some things, some words, don't need to be said or done too much to understand each other's hearts. At this moment, beneath their unspoken understanding and tentative words, a tacit understanding and sparks are surging.
After Chen Wenyu's ceremony was completed, Li Jiagang and she quietly left the celebration banquet one after the other.
Even Li Jiagang had completely forgotten about his cousin, Li Jiahua.
Because he is currently in his hotel room.
That night, there were no vows, but there was mutual understanding; marriage was not mentioned, only each other.
In the most vibrant night of Hong Kong, two souls, warmed by each other's presence, completed the most primal and profound exchange.