"The Bund" was released in 1980, and its theme song is a classic, a song that Xie Sui also really liked.
After getting familiar with the guitar for a while, Xie Sui began to sing. His Cantonese wasn't standard, but he sang quite well. Du Feiyang was the first to applaud: "Good, really good, this kid is interesting."
Amin's eyes also sparkled as she watched him intently. Men who sing are so handsome!
"Just showing off, showing off. It's been a long time since I played this, I'm a bit rusty. If you all like it, I'll sing another one, 'Glorious Years'..."
This was a rock song, more suited for guitar accompaniment. Xie Sui sang with more passion, and the young masters all liked it.
"Anything else?"
Xie Sui replied, "One more, 'Looking Back Again,' and 'A Plum Blossom.' Brother is not bragging, there's nothing you haven't heard of that I can't sing."
In the end, the entire private room joined him in singing and dancing. The soundproofing couldn't contain the music, making passersby curious about who was howling in there.
Xie Sui collapsed on the sofa, exhausted. Du Feiyang's voice was also hoarse. "That was exhilarating, brother. From now on, you are my sworn brother, my blood brother. Just for singing so well, I'll cover for you."
Xie Sui said, "Thank you, Brother Du, for thinking so highly of me. I'm not a professional, just singing for fun. The most important thing is to make money. Once we have money, whoever we want to hear sing, they'll have to sing."
"Right, whoever dares not listen to me, I'll blacklist them!"
Xie Sui: "..."
That's really not necessary.
The entertainment industry in Hong Kong at this time was very dark, controlled by the triads. The status of celebrities was not high. When young master Du said he could blacklist someone, he wasn't exaggerating.
"That's all for today. I'll find Brother Du tomorrow, and we'll talk business."
Xie Sui bid farewell and left, taking Amin with him. He had no choice; Brother Du insisted she accompany him, and refusing would be disrespectful.
Amin blushed, knowing what was expected of her. She felt a bit shy and nervous.
Xie Sui got into the car and asked her, "Where do you live? I'll take you home first."
Amin was surprised. "Brother Xie, don't you want me to accompany you?"
"No, I see you're having a tough time. We're helping each other out. My wife and children are with me, why would I need your company? Take this money. This path is not easy."
He then closed his eyes to rest, letting the driver take her home first, and then back to the hotel.
Lin Wanwan hadn't slept yet. Xie Sui smelled of alcohol but wasn't drunk. His eyes were shining with an unsettling intensity. He hugged her and acted silly, "Wife, have I ever told you I love you?"
Lin Wanwan replied, "You have, eight times a day. I know you love me, and I love you too. All right? Go take a shower, you smell of alcohol, you'll upset our son."
"Really? Then I'll go take a shower. Wife, can you scrub my back for me? I'll do the same for you. I, Xie Sui, will definitely make you the richest woman, the wife of the wealthiest person. Are you happy?"
"Happy!"
Lin Wanwan coaxed him. Drunk men were unreasonable.
However, she felt more at ease with Xie Sui back.
The next day, Xie Sui woke up past nine o'clock, his head pounding. He had drunk too much yesterday; it had been a long time since he'd felt such a hangover.
"Wanwan!"
"You're awake? Drink some honey water. Does your head hurt? I asked someone to buy hangover medicine, do you want some?"
"Thank you, wife. My wife is truly virtuous!"
He hugged her waist and acted affectionately. Lin Wanwan patted his head. "Alright, don't let the children laugh at you. Drink your water obediently."
After drinking the honey water, he felt much better. He washed up, ate breakfast, and was full of energy for the day.
Lin Wanwan sat beside him, accompanying him as he read the newspaper. Her expression seemed hesitant, as if she had something to say.
"What's wrong, Wanwan? If you have something on your mind, just say it."
Xie Sui didn't look up, engrossed in the financial and entertainment news of Hong Kong, refining his plan.
"About that paternity test, perhaps we should do it?"
Xie Sui looked up. "Are you still worried about this? Alright, then we'll go now. We have nothing else scheduled for this morning, let's go out and have some fun."
Lin Wanwan hesitated instead. "Aren't you afraid Cheng Yiming was lying to you?"
Xie Sui said, "How many times have I told you? No matter what the truth is, the child is mine. No one should be punished for life because of one mistake. Besides, it's not your fault. You really don't need to feel burdened."
But Lin Wanwan couldn't help herself. In the end, she still wanted to have closure for herself.
Having connections made things easier. Xie Sui used his own hair and the child's sample, handing them to Ah Nan to handle. There was no need for him to go himself. If Hong Kong couldn't do it, they'd go to the United States. As long as there was money, it could be tested.
After Lin Wanwan's chosen samples were sent off, she asked, "How long will we have to wait?"
Xie Sui replied, "One to two months is the minimum. We might even have to send it to the United States, so it could be three to five months. Don't overthink it. I'll arrange for you to leave tomorrow."
"So suddenly?"
Lin Wanwan didn't want to leave. She was worried about Xie Sui.
Xie Sui explained, "If you stay here, you'll be my weakness, and it will be inconvenient for me to do things. Once you are safe, I can do what I need to do. Trust me, okay?"
"But it's so dangerous here. Let's go back together. The money at home is enough, I'm already very content, I don't need you to risk your life to earn money!"
Xie Sui said, "This isn't about earning money anymore. It's about earning foreign exchange for the country and for the future development of our factories. It won't be dangerous. Those few desperadoes, letting them escape back then was my oversight. I can still deal with them now.
They are just a few useless hoodlums, truly not worth worrying about."
Lin Wanwan nodded. "Alright, I believe you. Be careful. I have something to tell you. I'm pregnant again. My period is late this time. If you don't come back, the child in my belly will really have to call someone else 'daddy'."
Xie Sui: "..."
"Wanwan, are you joking?"
Lin Wanwan's expression was serious. "How can I be joking? We weren't using protection when we were together, so having a child is normal, isn't it? You don't want it?"
Xie Sui of course wanted it, it was just too sudden. He wasn't prepared.
For a moment, he even considered abandoning everything here and staying with Wanwan and the children. But then he thought about raising three children in the future, and the pressure immediately increased. For the sake of the children's better future, he had to work harder.
"I'll send more people to follow you. You must protect my son very carefully."
Thinking about Lin Wanwan having to take a long train ride back, he worried even more.
"You'll stay in Shenzhen for a few days. I'll have my second sister and Brother Chen come to pick you up."
"There's no need to trouble them. I can manage. When I was pregnant with Doudou and Dingding, I was still working in the fields. Nothing happened!"
Xie Sui felt remorseful. "That was when I was a scoundrel. I didn't take good care of you. Now give me a chance to make up for it. This time, if you give me a daughter, we'll have both a son and a daughter. Daughters are so delicate, you need to be even more careful."
Lin Wanwan couldn't refuse him and had to compromise. Being cared for so much felt very sweet.