Chapter 27 Wang Ben's Watermelon Juice
The lights are dim and blurry, and neon lights are flashing. The lady wearing a tight cheongsam comes and goes between the private room and the hall. There is a small stage at one end of the hall, and a beautifully dressed singer sings resentful love songs accompanied by music, and the quiet singing echoes gently in his ears.
This is the first impression this nightclub gave Wang Ben. It is quiet and elegant, not noisy, not luxurious, and has a bit of flavor.
Wang Ben came with Li Xiaolong, and the others who Li Xiaolong made an appointment have not arrived yet.
They ordered two glasses of ice water, sat in the hall chatting, and waited for others.
The first one to come was Xiao Qilin, who was Li Xiaolong’s close friend and confidant since childhood. Wang Ben was not familiar with him, but he only met him on the day of the preview of "Brother Tangshan". He used to see a movie "Qilin Palm" that Li Xiaolong joined. It seemed that Li Xiaolong tailored it for Xiao Qilin. However, "Qilin Palm" was not famous at all, and it wasted all Li Xiaolong's efforts.
Wang Ben became more familiar with the person who came over immediately. When Wang Ben saw him for the first time, he almost couldn't help but shout: Uncle Jiu!
Yes, it is the ninth uncle Lin Zhengying.
If Wang Ben called it out, he would probably be killed. At this time, Lin Zhengying was only twenty years old and young and heroic, and had no connection with the title of Uncle Jiu. Wang Ben was not surprised that Lin Zhengying appeared here. Wang Ben still knew very well about the relationship between Li Xiaolong and Lin Zhengying.
Lin Zhengying was invited by Li Xiaolong to serve as a martial arts director in "The Brothers of Tangshan" and also played a supporting role. Lin Zhengying is an assistant that Li Xiaolong cannot do without when filming films. There are rumors that if Li Xiaolong does not film, Li Xiaolong would rather not film. This shows how powerful Lin Zhengying is in Li Xiaolong's eyes.
Later, some people Wang Ben didn't know came one after another, all of them were dragon and tiger martial artists.
Seeing that the people were almost here, Li Xiaolong introduced Wang Ben to them.
"I'll introduce you to you. This is Mr. Wang Ben. He is the screenwriter of my next play and the investor of the movie." Li Xiaolong introduced Wang Ben to Lin Zhengying and the others.
Then he introduced Xiao Qilin and the others to Wang Ben.
Li Xiaolong's next sentence surprised Xiao Qilin and the others.
"Wang Ben's skill is higher than mine, and I feel ashamed of myself."
These people were shocked by Li Xiaolong's words. Li Xiaolong was so confident that he never admitted that he was worse than others. Today he would actually say that his kung fu was worse, which was even more surprising than he said that the sun came out from the west today. Everyone looked at Wang Ben with some disbelief. Such a young man in his grade had such a powerful kung fu.
Xiao Qilin looked disbelief. He thought Li Xiaolong was praising Wang Ben. After all, Wang Ben is an investor in the film and it is not easy to offend. But Xiao Qilin doesn't care about these things. He always thought that Li Xiaolong was the most powerful person in the world. Li Xiaolong said today that Wang Ben is better than him, and Xiao Qilin reacted more than anyone else.
Xiao Qilin said dissatisfiedly: "Brother Long, you said he is better than you. I don't believe it, why don't we try it?" As he said that, he looked at Wang Ben provocatively.
Wang Ben was so amazed and crying. Who are these people? As soon as they meet, they have to compete. I really think I am a gangster!
But he didn't know that the people present were all Dragon and Tiger Martial Artists, which was no different from those who were in the world. Dragon and Tiger Martial Artists had to play minions and be responsible for the safety of the set. When the underworld collects protection fees, they had to stand up and protect the set. Sometimes they even had to act as the boss's bodyguard and thugs.
As the saying goes: There is no first in literature, no second in martial arts. They have seen Li Xiaolong's kung fu, and they are not Li Xiaolong's opponents. But suddenly Li Xiaolong said that Wang Ben is still powerful, so others have to consider it.
Others also followed behind to make excuses, wanting to see how Wang Ben's kung fu is.
Seeing them making excuses, Wang Ben didn't want to show off. He shook his head and said modestly: "Brother Xiaolong is joking. Don't take it seriously!"
Wang Ben's modesty was regarded as cowardly by them. Although it was not easy to openly despise Wang Ben, Xiao Qilin and the others looked at Wang Ben with contempt.
Li Xiaolong didn't speak aside and let Xiao Qilin and the others make trouble. He hoped that Wang Ben would show off and shock them, and fortunately speaking on the set will be of great importance.
When Wang Ben saw that his modesty was regarded as cowardice, he cursed in his heart: "The tiger does not show his power, do you think I am hellokitty?"
It seems that you have to be really scared! But we are civilized people, how can we touch you with a bunch of bad guys? Wang Ben looked at the watermelon in the fruit plate and immediately had a solution.
"Beautiful girl, bring a watermelon. Don't cut the watermelon, you need a whole thing! Take a few more cups." Wang Ben asked the lady on the bar for a watermelon.
He turned to Xiao Qilin and the others again and said, "You must be thirsty, right? I'll treat you to watermelon juice. Don't be polite!"
Xiao Qilin and the others were puzzled, why did Wang Ben be so thick-skinned? He also wanted to invite them to drink watermelon juice.
Only Li Xiaolong saw some clues, and he also wanted to see what Wang Ben was going to do.
Although the lady was surprised by Wang Ben's request, she still brought everything.
When Xiao Qilin and the others saw this intact watermelon, they didn’t know what trick Wang Ben was going to do. Is it necessary to squeeze fresh watermelon juice?
Wang Ben picked up the watermelon in their puzzled eyes, patted it gently, and put it in his ear to listen to the sound.
Dongdong!
"What a good melon, it's ripe!" Wang Ben said with a smile.
Then Wang Ben raised his finger and poked the watermelon, and a hole suddenly appeared in the watermelon.
Xiao Qilin curled his lips, what's this! I can do it too, Brother Long can even poke the iron can with his finger!
But what happened next made them stunned. Wang Ben actually poured watermelon juice out of the watermelon!
How did he do it?
Xiao Qilin snatched the watermelon from Wang Ben's hand and slashed it with his palm. He was stunned. It turned out that the watermelon was only left with a thin layer of skin, and nothing else was left.
Is it a magic trick? It's impossible! I saw with my own eyes that the watermelon was brought by the lady?
How did he not hurt the skin but smash the pulp?
Lin Zhengying and the others also saw it, and were all shocked. The scene was a little strange and quiet for a moment.
Now they can be sure that Wang Ben is a master, a master they cannot guess.
Li Xiaolong was also surprised. He kept watching Wang Ben's movements carefully. But Wang Ben basically did not do anything, just picked up the watermelon and patted it.
Have you taken a photo?
Did you just take those photos?
Li Xiaolong's pupils suddenly shrank, and he was so surprised that he could hardly control himself. Recalling some of the national martial arts knowledge introduced by the Heavenly King Ben, Li Xiaolong blurted out: "Crazy spirit!"
After hearing this, Wang Ben smiled slightly and retorted: "No! Still secret force!"
The conversation between the two was full of no beginning or end, only they themselves knew. The people next to them were confused.
Li Xiaolong's understanding of national martial arts deepened one more step. At this time, he had no intention of playing anymore, and he wanted to return to his master immediately, kneel down and admit his mistakes, and let the master teach him all this. Li Xiaolong looked at Wang Ben and felt very disappointed.
"Brother Long, what are you talking about?" Lin Zhengying asked hurriedly when he saw that Li Xiaolong was a little depressed.
Others also looked at Li Xiaolong with concern. This was the first time they saw Li Xiaolong again in a low mood. Li Xiaolong was always so proud and confident and full of energy. What's wrong now?
When they looked at Wang Ben, they might understand a lot in their hearts.
At this moment, the lights lit up in the entire hall. A mother with heavy makeup walked to the small stage and said to the guests at the audience: "Thank you all the distinguished guests for coming to the China Palace Nightclub. Tonight we invited the big star Ding Yu to come to us to perform the show for everyone. Everyone applauded and welcomed you!"
A buzzing applause rang out.
"Ding Yan?" When Wang Ben heard this name, he felt a dazed in his heart, as if he had heard it somewhere.
The huge applause seemed to be a thunder blew in his ears, and it seemed to be a wake-up call. Li Xiaolong seemed to have realized something. His whole body became energetic, his eyes were filled with strong confidence, and his fighting spirit was soaring into the sky.
The kung fu in the world is created by people. I created Jeet Kune Do, why can’t I develop and grow again?
Li Xiaolong looked at Wang Ben and said to himself: I can reach the top without anyone's help, because I am Li Xiaolong!
"Yes!" Wang Ben turned around and looked at Li Xiaolong.
What a powerful fighting spirit!
Suddenly he looked at the stage again, it turned out to be her!
Li Xiaolong didn't even look at Ding Yu in the stands. He stood up and said to Wang Ben, "Wang Ben, let's go! I don't want to waste time doing these meaningless things anymore!"
Xiao Qilin and the others were happy to see that they saw Li Xiaolong stood up and left, so they hurriedly stood up.
Xiao Qilin asked in confusion: "Brother Long, why are you leaving just now?"
Others were unwilling to leave so early, not to mention that there were big stars performing on stage. They advised Li Xiaolong to stay.
But Li Xiaolong has made a decision and he will not change it anymore.
"I'll leave in advance, you can continue playing. Don't worry about me." Li Xiaolong said a word, turned around and left.
Wang Ben saw that it was not interesting, so he followed him.
Only Xiao Qilin and the others were still playing there.
Chapter completed!