"Is the food at this hotel quite distinctive and representative of Hong Kong cuisine?"
Wang Yueheng guessed curiously.
"That's just one of the reasons."
"Mr. Cha used to stay at this hotel regularly, where he created many popular novels that were serialized in newspapers and magazines."
"So he hopes to meet you here as a scholar as well."
Cheng Long didn't keep him in suspense any longer, and smiled as he patted Wang Yueheng on the shoulder to explain.
"I see……"
Wang Yueheng suddenly realized that he really didn't know this much information.
Even though we haven't met yet, I already feel a sense of mutual respect and admiration for this literary giant.
soon.
The tour bus then drove all the way to Sha Tin New Street, to the entrance of a hotel with a garden-like landscape.
The hotel entrance is a stone staircase path adorned with red lanterns.
Not far away is a two-story hotel main building made of red bricks, with the words "Jiuhua Hotel" hanging above it.
The architectural style, a blend of Chinese and Western elements, gives the immediate impression of being from a bygone era.
"This place was originally the Zhong family's vacation villa, which locals called Sifanglou. It was later gradually transformed into a garden hotel."
"This garden isn't just called that because it has a few trees planted. It also houses peacocks, parrots, pigeons, and other birds, making it a veritable private zoo."
"When this place was open to the public, many people came here to see the peacocks and parrots; it's a childhood memory for many Hong Kong people..."
As they walked up the steps toward the hotel's main entrance, Cheng Long continued to act as their tour guide, telling Wang Yueheng what he had learned.
It's clear that it's been a long time since he's spent time with a younger mainland Chinese like Wang Yueheng.
This movie star was eager to pour out all the memories and emotions she had kept hidden about Hong Kong Island.
"Brother!"
"Wang Yueheng, welcome, welcome!"
Just as Wang Yueheng and his group arrived at the hotel entrance.
Then they saw an elderly gentleman, dressed in a navy blue suit and wearing gold-rimmed round glasses, with a very refined demeanor, standing smiling outside the hotel entrance, welcoming Wang Yueheng who had just walked up.
The other person was slightly thin but had a straight back, and his silver hair was parted in a 3/7 ratio, giving him a hint of chivalry.
It was none other than the martial arts master, Mr. Cha Yong himself.
"Hello, Mr. Cha, I am Wang Yueheng. Thank you for your kind invitation as I am here in Hong Kong!"
Wang Yueheng, who had just arrived at the hotel, quickly stepped forward and extended his arms to shake hands with the martial arts master in front of him to express his gratitude.
As they were talking, Wang Yueheng noticed another old man following behind Cha Yong.
The other person had a square face, deep-set brow bones, sharp eyes, and was dressed in a gray Tang suit.
What's even more striking is his full head of silver hair and thick white beard, giving a strong visual impact and a sense of familiarity.
It was none other than Zhang Jingzhong, a well-known bearded director from mainland China.
"Haha, young friend Yue Heng is too modest."
"I have read your poems and lyrics. They are powerful and elegant! It is hard to believe that such a young person could write them."
"As the saying goes, new talents emerge in every generation. It is truly an honor for me to have you as my guest!"
After shaking hands warmly with Wang Yueheng, Cha Yong turned around and pointed to another white-haired guest behind him, "I don't need to introduce Director Zhang Jinzhong. You should know him, right?"
"It just so happens that Director Zhang came to talk to me today about the adaptation of the script for 'The Return of the Condor Heroes'. Young friend Yue Heng, why don't we have a chat? Perhaps there will be opportunities for collaboration."
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