Chapter 1889: Telling the Truth

People are always afraid, always afraid of getting into trouble, always hoping they can stay out of it, that even if a storm comes, it won't fall on them. This point, a few hundred years later, when a few thugs with knives could run rampant for a time, serves as a good illustration.

When Zhao Fusheng first heard about this, he repeatedly told himself that if one day he encountered such a situation, he must not stand idly by.

At the very least, before he fell, he could not let the elderly and children be harmed.

This is not to say that Zhao Fusheng is particularly righteous or a noble person; he just feels that while people can live selfishly, they must have basic bottom lines and principles.

This is the most fundamental difference between humans and beasts.

To put it bluntly, Zhao Fusheng is now a black-hearted capitalist, but that doesn't prevent him from appearing a bit more humane.

For example, when facing Fat Brother and the others, Zhao Fusheng truly doesn't put on airs.

Who is Fat Brother? A famous actor of Best Actor caliber in Hong Kong's entertainment circle.

From playing Xu Wenqiang in "The Bund," earning the nickname "Godlike Fat" and becoming a sensation, to later moving to the film industry with poor box office results and being called "Poison Fat," if it weren't for "A Better Tomorrow" that made him rise strongly, he might have truly never recovered.

Someone like him has truly seen the ups and downs of this circle.

No one can be more popular than Chow Yun-fat, no one can be more famous than Cherie Chung.

This saying was very famous in Hong Kong's film and television circle in the 1980s.

Speaking of which, Fat Brother has met quite a few big shots, but someone like Zhao Fusheng really surprised and astonished him.

After all, a man worth tens of billions of Hong Kong dollars being so courteous to an actor like him.

To be fair, this made Fat Brother feel a bit flattered.

But thinking that the other party could be friends with Leslie Cheung made Fat Brother feel a bit more at ease.

This guy really doesn't seem to have any airs.

Fat Brother and Leslie Cheung had a pretty good relationship. Back when they filmed "A Better Tomorrow," they spent every day together, which naturally fostered a bond. Plus, both Fat Brother and Leslie Cheung had personalities that made them easy to get along with, somewhat like a friendship that is as light as water.

Sit, sit, sit.

Zhao Fusheng sat down beside Fat Brother and smiled at Fat Sister-in-law: "Are you getting used to it here, Sister-in-law?"

It's fine, it's not my first time here.

Fat Sister-in-law nodded and smiled.

She was a formidable woman. Back in the day, Fat Brother was no goody-goody; he had quite a few girlfriends and had even been married. But after marriage, she kept him completely in line, and for so many years, no scandals have come out—that's no small feat.

Being the wife of a Heavenly King isn't easy. Later, Guo Fucheng's string of girlfriends is proof of that.

Of course, that guy's taste was really off. After breaking up with Miss Xiong, he started liking internet celebrities, almost on par with Young Master Sicong.

Fat Sister-in-law was also from a wealthy family back then; her father was a bona fide richest man in Singapore. So even though Fat Brother donated five billion of his fortune, it didn't affect his life.

Hey, you said we'd eat together, why are you so late?

Only Jiang Wen could ask that.

After all, neither Ge You nor Fat Brother and his wife had the standing to ask Zhao Fusheng that.

Zhao Fusheng shook his head with a smile: "Something at Future Tech, a collaboration with Tencent, a project."

Then he looked at Fat Brother and Fat Sister-in-law: "Please don't misunderstand, I really had something today. Otherwise, I would have come to welcome you both in person."

You're too kind, too kind.

Fat Brother quickly shook his head, showing no sign of taking offense.

Fat Sister-in-law also smiled and waved her hand. She came from a business family and naturally knew that sometimes business matters leave no time for rest. Her own father had been just as busy back then.

Ge You, we don't need to say anything, do we? Zhao Fusheng smiled at Ge You.

Although they hadn't interacted much, they were familiar, and Zhao Fusheng knew that Ge You, deep down, was much like his old artist father—a man with strong principles.

This is no joke. Looking at Ge You's conduct in life, you could say he made bad movies, but you really can't find any dirt on him.

That probably has to do with family upbringing. That old man, though he played many villain roles, you have to admit he was a true old-school artist.

Alright, stop teasing me.

Ge You laughed and waved his hand: "We don't do that, we don't do that."

He was a true Beijing native, and in real life, just like in the movies, he was a very interesting person.

Maybe that's life imitating art.

After some pleasantries, everyone clinked glasses and started drinking.

Actually, Zhao Fusheng's purpose today was simple: to welcome Fat Brother and his wife and to reassure the main cast.

What could he do? He was the boss. Ye Jing didn't have enough face for this; only Zhao Fusheng himself was the most suitable person.

Mr. Zhao, you don't drink?

Seeing everyone happily drinking while Zhao Fusheng stuck to soft drinks, Fat Sister-in-law asked in surprise.

Zhao Fusheng nodded: "Alcohol, though a little can lift the spirits, is still not good. I think I should stay clear-headed at all times, so I quit drinking long ago."

Absolutely right.

Fat Sister-in-law nodded, fully agreeing with Zhao Fusheng's words.

Clearly, the two of them had quite a bit in common on this matter.

Sister-in-law, the filming location this time is in Sichuan. If there's anything about the food that doesn't suit you, please let me know right away, and I'll arrange for it to be handled.

Zhao Fusheng said seriously to Fat Sister-in-law.

He knew Fat Sister-in-law's habits; wherever Fat Brother went to film, she would follow.

The couple's relationship was truly good, unlike some later traffic stars who desperately hyped their personas.

Thank you.

Fat Sister-in-law nodded, very pleased.

What she cared about wasn't the matter Zhao Fusheng raised. To be honest, given Fat Brother's status in the film circle, such care was guaranteed wherever he filmed.

He was one of China's top male actors.

Back in the Hong Kong film circle, there were the "Two Weeks and One Cheng." Though Andy Lau and others were called the Four Heavenly Kings, compared to Fat Brother, they fell a bit short.

Fat Sister-in-law following Fat Brother throughout filming was not news in the circle.

Every time they went out to film, the production team would prepare rooms for Fat Brother and his wife, and Fat Sister-in-law wasn't surprised by that.

But the issue was that this time, the person telling her this was Zhao Fusheng.

It's like going to an event at Alibaba and being received by the front desk. Going to an event at Tencent in Shenzhen and being received by Pony Ma himself—how would that feel?

The feeling is completely different!

That's how Fat Sister-in-law felt now.

Though born into wealth, she wasn't a brainless woman. Being able to manage Fat Brother's billions of assets itself proved her ability and level.

They say don't tell lies in front of a wise person. If Zhao Fusheng had put on a lofty attitude, did he really think Fat Sister-in-law wouldn't notice?

But he truly didn't.

This, Fat Sister-in-law could clearly feel. This young man, the chairman of Future Group, richer than her father, was genuinely and carefully making arrangements for her and her husband.

To be honest, she really hadn't expected it.

Um, there's something I need to be honest about.

After enough drinking, Jiang Wen stood up and said to everyone: "Actually, it's not a secret, but I still think I should say it myself."

Everyone was startled. Zhao Fusheng thought for a moment, understood what Jiang Wen meant, smiled, and didn't stop him.

Everyone has their own way of doing things. Jiang Wen's style was actually the kind Zhao Fusheng appreciated.

What is it?

What's wrong?

Jiang Wen's words left the others puzzled. Why was he suddenly so serious?

Old Jiang didn't waste words and said directly: "It's like this. When I invited you two, I played a little trick. I told Fat Brother that I had already invited Ge You, and told Ge You that I had invited Fat Brother. Actually, at that time, neither of you had agreed yet..."

Ah?

Well...

No way?

Everyone was stunned. No one expected Jiang Wen to pull such a clever move.

Zhao Fusheng smiled slightly, knowing it was time for him to step in.

Smiling, Zhao Fusheng slowly spoke to them: "Fat Brother, Sister-in-law, Ge You, do you know who came up with this idea for him?"

What, someone was guiding him behind the scenes? Ge You had already vaguely guessed something and followed Zhao Fusheng's lead.

Zhao Fusheng nodded: "Of course. Without someone guiding him, do you think his brain could come up with such a clever method?"

Jiang Wen was a bit embarrassed but didn't say anything.

He couldn't help it; what Zhao Fusheng said was true. Back then, he was indeed at a loss about how to invite these two. If Zhao Fusheng hadn't come up with that idea, Jiang Wen really wouldn't have known how to convince these two Best Actors.

They say comparison kills, and that's very true.

So who came up with the idea for him?

Fat Sister-in-law asked curiously.

She was genuinely curious. To have outsmarted two Best Actors at once, that person was quite a talent.

Ahem...

Zhao Fusheng coughed and pointed at his own nose: "Of course, it was me."

You?

No way...

Are you kidding?

Fat Brother and his wife were dumbfounded, and even Ge You looked at Zhao Fusheng with a bewildered expression, as if he had "I'm very surprised" written all over his face.

To be honest, he had originally thought the person behind Jiang Wen was Ye Jing, but he never expected it to be Zhao Fusheng!

What's the difference between that and using a plane to swat a mosquito?