Kowloon

It was partly because of Qin Guan's entourage that Director Chen had to bring all his staff to save his dignity.

They all took a seat in the meeting room. It did not seem like a normal meeting between a director and an actor, but a negotiation among gangsters. If the meeting room was a tea cafe in Miao or Bolan Street, it would have seemed even more like one.

Straightforward men were rare in Hong Kong, but Director Chen asked Qin Guan some direct questions.

"You know this is a musical. I'm aware of your abilities, but I would like to know if you are familiar with the songs."

He didn't have high expectations. All he wanted was for the young man to sing well. The film would be edited during post-production anyway.

Qin Guan's answer didn't disappoint him.

"Yes, I can sing all of them. I have all the material. I don't think that will be a problem."