Chapter 1788: A Star Tour Guide

Zhao Fusheng didn't like playing the game of pretending to be a pig to eat the tiger. To play that game, you first had to know you weren't a pig but a real tiger with a tiger's strength. Second, the opponent's strength couldn't exceed that of a tiger; if it were a lion or something, things would get tricky.

So, since he had decided to teach Cathay Pacific a lesson, Zhao Fusheng first needed to understand his opponent.

Plan before acting—that was Zhao Fusheng's style.

That was why he was taking Fan Baobao around sightseeing; the preparations weren't complete yet.

"Who are you going to introduce me to?"

Hearing Zhao Fusheng's words, Fan Baobao asked curiously.

She really didn't know anyone too familiar to Zhao Fusheng in Hong Kong.

She had heard him mention knowing Andy Lau and Leslie Cheung before, but those were business relationships; at most, he had some personal friendship with Leslie Cheung. But the problem was, for a visit to TVB, bringing out a star of Leslie Cheung's caliber seemed like overkill.

"An acquaintance."

Zhao Fusheng smiled and dialed the number.

"Who is it?"

A man's voice with a Hong Kong accent answered on the other end.

"I'm looking for Gu Zai."

Zhao Fusheng, sensing the voice wasn't Gu Zai's, asked casually.

"Who are you?" The person on the other end, hearing Zhao Fusheng's Mandarin, was a bit surprised.

"My surname is Zhao, from Future Group. Just tell him that, and he'll know." Zhao Fusheng said.

"Hold on."

The person on the other end was a bit puzzled, but since the caller knew Gu Zai's private number, he must be someone Gu Zai knew, so he quickly handed the phone to Gu Zai.

Nowadays, Gu Zai was at the peak of his popularity, with a stable career in the mainland and thriving in Hong Kong, having participated in several films by Johnnie To, making him a representative of the acting school in the film and television circle.

Incidentally, after he tanned, he became even more popular than during his fair-faced scholar days, which was quite an interesting tidbit.

"Brother Lok, someone's looking for you."

The assistant, holding the phone, came to Gu Zai, who was preparing for an ad shoot.

"Who is it?"

Gu Zai was a bit surprised. His assistant was a very measured person and usually wouldn't disturb him during work.

"He says his surname is Zhao, from Future Group on the mainland." The assistant explained.

"Ah?"

Gu Zai's expression changed upon hearing this, and he immediately realized who it was.

Future Group, and surnamed Zhao—could it be the one Brother Leslie Cheung had introduced him to?

He shot up from his chair, quickly took the phone from his assistant, and walked aside: "Mr. Zhao, is that you?"

"Yeah, Gu Zai, long time no see."

Zhao Fusheng smiled on the other end of the line and greeted Gu Zai.

"Long time no see, long time no see."

Gu Zai was extremely excited.

Just in terms of status, the other party was the boss of Future Group, a big shot with wealth comparable to many Hong Kong tycoons, so Gu Zai couldn't help but be excited and nervous.

But more importantly, the man had helped him before. For Gu Zai, Zhao Fusheng was his benefactor.

Gu Zai was the kind of person who always repaid favors, returning a drop of kindness with a gushing spring.

For Zhao Fusheng, it might have been just a small favor, but for him, it could determine his fate.

"Do you have any connections at TVB?"

Zhao Fusheng didn't beat around the bush and asked Gu Zai directly.

"TVB?"

Gu Zai was taken aback: "You mean the TVB television station?"

"Yeah, Hong Kong's TVB." Zhao Fusheng smiled and said to Gu Zai, "My wife wants to visit, but we don't have any acquaintances here. I remembered you started at TVB."

"I do have acquaintances, but how about this: I'll come over. Please wait for me a moment." Gu Zai thought for a moment and said to Zhao Fusheng.

Zhao Fusheng was his benefactor and the owner of Future Group. Gu Zai felt that having someone else accompany him would show a lack of respect.

Moreover, he couldn't explain things too clearly to his friends at TVB. If anything went wrong, a good deed might turn into a blunder and offend a big shot, which would not be worth it.

That was just how he was—always liked to cover all bases.

Since he insisted, Zhao Fusheng had nothing more to say and nodded in agreement.

Hanging up the phone, Zhao Fusheng looked at Fan Baobao: "Gu Zai said he'll come over to be our tour guide."

"Gu Zai?"

Fan Baobao was a bit surprised: "Is that the Gu Zai who acted in *A Step into the Past* and *The Return of the Condor Heroes*?"

Zhao Fusheng nodded helplessly: "It's him."

"Really? That's great!"

Fan Baobao was overjoyed, extremely excited.

Zhao Fusheng rolled his eyes speechlessly.

Gu Zai still had many young female fans back then, with the saying, "One look at White Gu and you're doomed for life."

Obviously, Fan Baobao was one of them.

But Zhao Fusheng had to admit that Gu Zai was indeed very handsome at that time, a genuine pretty boy. No wonder the TV series he starred in were hugely popular.

However, this guy later set his mind on entering the film circle and shedding his pretty-boy image, so he deliberately tanned, turning from White Gu to Black Gu.

As it turned out, his choice was indeed correct.

After becoming Black Gu, his acting improved, his image became more deeply ingrained, and the films he starred in one after another were all box office hits. He himself became a favorite actor among directors and investors.

As for audience recognition, that goes without saying.

Because of Gu Zai's character, mainland audiences even said that only the sun could blacken Gu Zai, showing just what kind of image he had.

In simple terms, you could criticize Gu Zai's movies for being poor quality or bad films, but you couldn't criticize him personally.

A low-key person who seriously engaged in charity, building nearly a hundred Hope Schools in the mainland but always unwilling to be reported by the media—how could anyone have the conscience to criticize such a Gu Zai?

"What's the matter? You're not happy?"

Fan Baobao raised her willow-leaf eyebrows and widened her apricot eyes, glancing at Zhao Fusheng.

Zhao Fusheng shrugged: "Wouldn't dare, wouldn't dare. As you wish, as you wish. Should I prepare an autograph book for you?"

"That... won't be necessary."

Fan Baobao was about to nod, but then remembered she was also a celebrity, and being so blatant wasn't good. She sheepishly shook her head at Zhao Fusheng: "Remember to take a photo of me and Gu Zai later."

"Okay, got it."

Zhao Fusheng shook his head helplessly, looking speechless.

Soon, Gu Zai hurried over. Seeing that he still had makeup on, Zhao Fusheng laughed: "Don't tell me you came straight from the filming set? Is that okay? If there's a problem, just say so, and I'll have my assistant handle it."

"No, no."

Gu Zai stood before Zhao Fusheng, shaking his head repeatedly: "The filming is already over, don't worry."

Little did he know, that wasn't the case at all.

He had directly dropped the filming over there to come.

Zhao Fusheng smiled slightly and didn't call him out on it. There was no point in making such things explicit.

Gu Zai had shown his attitude, and correspondingly, Zhao Fusheng would surely repay him. As he said, if anything really happened, Zhao Fusheng would definitely handle it for him.

Of course, this was an unspoken understanding, not something to be brought up.

"This is my wife, Fan Baobao."

Zhao Fusheng introduced Fan Baobao and Gu Zai.

"Hello, hello."

Gu Zai greeted warmly, but when he got a clear look at Fan Baobao, he was momentarily stunned.

"What's wrong?"

Fan Baobao was a bit puzzled.

"I feel like I've seen Mrs. Zhao somewhere before," Gu Zai said honestly.

"Haha, that should be normal."

Zhao Fusheng laughed: "She's also an actress and has played some roles on the mainland."

"I thought so."

Gu Zai nodded: "She really looks familiar."

This wasn't flattery on his part; it was true. Fan Baobao had appeared in many commercials and had also acted in several films and TV dramas. Although she wasn't wildly popular, as an artist who frequently traveled between the mainland and Hong Kong, it was normal for Gu Zai to find her familiar.

"She's also your fan."

Zhao Fusheng said to Gu Zai with a smile: "Remember to take a photo later. My wife here grew up watching your TV dramas."

"Ah?"

Gu Zai was taken aback, looking bewildered.

Fan Baobao shot Zhao Fusheng a glare; this guy was clearly doing it on purpose.

What did he mean by 'grew up watching your TV dramas'? Who was he calling old?

But she did think that Zhao Fusheng's jealous look was quite cute.