Huayu98: Starting with mentoring pop divas

Chapter 80 The Birth of the "Little Charlatan"!

Li Shuo looked at the woman who came in behind him. Wasn't this Rong Zuer?

She's quite pleasing to the eye in person; not stunningly beautiful, but rather elegant and comfortable.

But this girl is really in a bad situation now; she really does have a gambling father.

Moreover, a few years ago, she won a singing competition and signed with Universal Music, but was told she wasn't pretty enough and terminated her contract.

It seems they've signed Fitto, but due to the financial crisis of 97, Fitto is about to be acquired by Emperor Group.

It was a blessing in disguise, as Albert Yeung valued her highly, and she was also very hardworking.

Of the three "little flowers" from Emperor Entertainment Group, she was the most successful.

Joey Yung followed behind, looking around the office with a hint of curiosity in her eyes.

When Chen Huimin saw her daughter, the tension on her face relaxed.

"Fengyi, what are you doing running in here? Shouldn't you and Joey have waited outside?"

Chen Fengyi had heard some commotion outside earlier, and after looking around, she didn't see any signs of a major disturbance, but she still asked, "Daddy, is everything alright here?"

"What could have happened? Daddy has already stepped in."

Then he waved, signaling the two girls to come over and introduce themselves.

"This is my daughter, Chen Fengyi."

He pointed to the one next to him.

"She is Joey Yung, a child from the neighborhood in North Point. She played with Fung Yee since she was little, and I watched her grow up."

Rong Zuer nodded politely, her gaze lingering on Li Shuo for a moment.

Li Shuo added a sentence in his mind as well.

Yes, your relationship with her did indeed "help" her a lot later on.

I remember that next year she was cornered in the recording studio because of her gambling father, and you were the one who stepped in to smooth things over.

He glanced at the notification that had popped up in his mind from the beginning.

[A female celebrity who could potentially become a confidante has been identified; should a partnership be formed?]

Li Shuo's heart stirred.

This girl has a really good personality and character; she's known for being easy to get along with in the industry.

But should we try to build a good relationship? ...Let's wait and see.

Chen Fengyi glanced at Li Shuo a couple more times.

"Who is this?"

Chan Wai-man also looked at Wong Jing.

Wang Jing realized what was happening.

"This handsome guy is Li Shuo. He's the screenwriter and investor for my new show."

Chen Fengyi raised an eyebrow: "So small?"

Li Shuo? ...You're the little one...your whole family is little!

However, Joey Yung simply nodded in response without saying anything.

Li Shuo glanced at her.

Why is she so different from the cheerful and talkative person she was on variety shows later? Why is she so quiet now?

But thinking about her own father, who kept nagging her until 2014... well, I understand.

He looked away, his mind actually preoccupied with something else.

He looked at the old man who was talking to Wang Jing.

It's our first meeting, and we're already having too much to say to each other. Should I remind him of something?

This old man has been trying to clear his name and extricate himself from his underworld identity for the past few years.

But in a little over two months, the police will raid his house and find two guns and two hundred rounds of ammunition in the safe.

At that time, the woman who has been with him for decades and still has no official status will step forward to take the blame for him and be sentenced to two and a half years.

When he visited her in prison every week, the woman who had suffered a miscarriage after being kicked by her enemy while trying to save him, leaving her with a host of health problems, would smile at him in her prison uniform.

But when you, Old Chen, are released from prison, you'll realize that this smile... is because of the torment of prison, which has caused mental problems.

By then, what good will regret or guilt do?

The person is already ruined.

Alright... I won't say anything about it, but he's still quite righteous. He was just thinking of helping the old man protect me.

That woman's behavior alone is quite respectable... that kind of woman.

Every man hopes that his other half is like that—a good woman who can hold his hand and be so selfless.

After that, they basically disappeared.

Let's just consider it...doing a good deed.

He glanced at the two girls whispering to each other, then at Wang Jing, and took a step forward.

"Master Min".

Chen Huimin turned her head: "Hmm?"

Li Shuo lowered his voice: "Let's talk in private."

Seeing his somewhat serious expression, the latter's eyes flashed, and he nodded.

The two walked to the window.

Li Shuo stared at Chen Huimin…

Suddenly, his expression changed, as if he wanted to confirm something.

With a slight frown, his gaze shifted back and forth between Chen Huimin's forehead and eyes, his expression resembling that of an old fortune teller.

Chan Wai-man almost burst out laughing.

"What are you doing, you little brat?"

There's something I'm not sure if I should say.

Li Shuo interrupted him, his voice even lower, carrying a depth that seemed incongruous with his age.

"Master Min, judging from your face, there's a dark aura between your eyebrows, and your tear troughs are dark. This is... a sign of imprisonment."

Chen Huimin was stunned.

Why does this kid suddenly look like a charlatan?!

Then he actually laughed.

"Imprisonment?"

He shook his head.

"I've been a gangster since I was a teenager. I've been in and out of the underworld, killing people and collecting debts, and I've seen it all. I've long since retired from the underworld and don't care about anything anymore. You..."

Li Shuo thought about the information he had read online... his face was solemn, and he spoke slowly and deliberately.

"The source of the disaster... lies beside your bed in your home... a hidden double calamity!"

Chan Wai-man's smile froze on her face.

Beside his bed at home? That was his and Wu Guoying's bedroom.

The only place in the bedroom where things could be hidden was Wu Guoying's safe where she kept her jewelry and land deeds.

Hidden soldiers? Two Fiends? Damn!

Last year, there was infighting within the Japanese Yamaguchi-gumi, and a guy named Kenji Seiryu commissioned him to deal in arms.

He helped him get things sorted out by connecting with people in Hawaii, and in gratitude, they gave him two German-made pistols and two hundred rounds of ammunition, which have been locked in that safe ever since!

His pupils suddenly contracted.

"What...!?"

But he immediately shut up.

The boy I'm meeting for the first time today couldn't possibly know these things.

Could it be that he really deduced it from his face?

Li Shuo didn't stop. He shifted his gaze from the man's face and began to count on his fingers with a serious expression, looking unfathomable.

After a series of actions, he suddenly realized what was happening.

"Logically, this calamity should have occurred long ago... It turns out that a kind woman helped you avoid it."

He paused.

"Master Min, this kind-hearted woman who helped you avoid calamity, if you think about it... you owe her a lot. After this calamity is over, she will also suffer the consequences... She has endured too much for you over the years, and she can't bear it anymore."

Chen Huimin's mind went blank for a moment.

The person I owe the most to.

He thought of Wu Guoying, who had been with him since he was 17! This woman... all these years with him...

His expression completely changed.

Judging from his expression, Li Shuo knew that the time was almost right.

"Master Min, believe it or not is up to you. I'm just saying this because I see you have a connection with me. After this ordeal, if you agree, come find me again, and I might have a way to resolve this calamity."

Let him stop here for now.

After that, we'll see it through to the end.

You'll believe it when the Hong Kong Island police actually show up.

Then you can try to fool them again... cough... I advise you to give them a proper status sooner rather than later... don't wait until more than 20 years later.

Sunlight streamed in through the window.

Chen Huimin stood motionless in the light.

After Li Shuo finished speaking, he didn't linger any longer and turned to walk towards Wang Jing.

He walked over, said hello, and prepared to leave.

But then he glanced at Joey Yung sitting on the sofa.

A thought suddenly flashed through my mind: the music competition hosted by Hanji, whose theme was inspirational.

Some of Joey Yung's songs seem quite suitable for her.

Since I've already done one, I might as well help out with another one.

This girl will need a few more years to gain momentum. She has a good personality and character, so we can help her speed things up.

He walked over to the sofa.

"Hi~ Joey".

Joey Yung looked up, somewhat surprised.

"Our school is having a music competition, and I happen to be recruiting female vocalists," Li Shuo said, looking at her. "It's a short-term event. Are you interested?"

Joey Yung was stunned for a moment.

My first thought was, "How much is the compensation?"

Li Shuo laughed.

"It will definitely be higher than you expect, and it's possible that after you hear the song I give you, you might not even want to be paid anymore."

Rong Zuer looked at him with a hint of inquiry in her eyes.

Li Shuo took a pen and paper, wrote down the phone number, and handed it over.

"Think about it. Contact me when you've made up your mind."

Joey Yung took the bag and looked at the handsome young man. She waved to Wong Jing and left.

Chen Huimin was still standing by the window, motionless.

Wang Jing looked completely bewildered. What were those two whispering about that startled Min Ge like that?

Chen Huimin finally came to her senses.

He turned his head and found that Li Shuo was no longer there. He was stunned for a moment, then quickly walked up to Wang Jing.

"Who is this Li Shuo...?"

Wang Jing was taken aback by his question.

"What's wrong?"

"You go first."

Wang Jing thought about it.

"I've been acting for so many years and have seen a lot of young people, but this kid... is amazing."

He carefully considered his words.

"He demonstrates exceptional talent in film and music, yet remains humble and unassuming... However... once you get to know him, he always manages to surprise you unexpectedly. You saw it today too; I had no idea he was so skilled."

He paused.

"And his family background seems quite good, though I don't know the specifics. Anyway, if I had to describe this handsome guy's behavior, it would be a bit... 'weird'!"

Looking at Wong Jing's expression, he seemed unsure whether he could accurately convey the meaning of the adjective...

Chen Huimin's expression changed several times.

He didn't say anything more, and turned to walk out.

Chen Fengyi was stunned for a moment.

"Daddy? Where are you going?!"

Chen Huimin's figure had already rushed to the door, and her voice came from outside.

"Go home!"