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- 1 Hong Kong Crossover: Liangshan Society, Fatty Lai Returns to Hung Hing 港综：梁山会，黎胖子再闯洪兴社 Main character: “Fatso Lai” Lai Pangzi Also known as Hong Kong Crime Dramas: Fatso Lai Starts by Collecting Water Margin Cards! “Hong Kong crime dramas” + “big shots” + “System” + “wish-fulfillment novel” His journey takes him through Vietnam, Myanmar, Thailand, and Indonesia. At last, Big Shot Lai reaches Algeria. “Whoa!?” “Jiang Tianyang really is a man of his word. He actually got me all the way to this godforsaken place alive!” “What?” “Mount Longhu? Where the hell have I ended up?” “Ding!” 32Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 From the Start, I'm Driving a Taxi in Hong Kong, and I Live on Yin-Yang Road 开局人在港综开出租，家住阴阳路 [Hong Kong Crossover] + [Supernatural Crossover] + [Myriad Worlds] [There’s no Uncle Jiu in the first world, but he appears in the second] One moment, he’s hit by a taxi and killed. The next, he’s reborn in Hong Kong, driving a taxi! Good thinks he’s simply moved somewhere new to make a living, but discovers that he’s been reborn in 1990s Hong Kong. He plans to live a quiet life, only to find that Hong Kong is seriously creepy. The familiar celebrities and public figures are gone from this world 5.3kReads6.8Score37914d adds
- 3 Hong Kong Crossover: I Have Too Many Good Brothers! 港综：我的好兄弟太多了！ “Standing before you now is the boss of the Hong Kong police force! The uncrowned king of Southeast Asia's underworld! The old financial clans' lifelong nemesis! The creator of the Continental Hotel! The King of Technology! Renowned philanthropist and national entrepreneur, Mr. Zhang Jiayao!” “I, Zhang Jiayao, have made it this far through my brothers. Brothers, and nothing but brothers!” 55.6kReads8.3Score3.2k14d adds
- 4 A Psychotic in the Hong Kong Movie World: Mad and Mighty! 精神病人在港片世界又癫又强！ [Movie world + madman + comedy + cops, gangsters, and crime] Chen Zifeng was an utterly ordinary guy who, in a freak accident, transmigrated into the world of Hong Kong movies and had the bad luck to fuse souls with a mental patient. He thought he was doomed from the start, but after the fusion, he turned out to be a genius. He could pick up any skill with ease, just by learning it once. From then on, the Hong Kong movie world had a new resident: a madman who did things his own way. Underworld l 8.9kReads9.0Score30814d adds
- 5 Hong Kong Entertainment: Starting with the Band Beyond 港娱：从Beyond乐队开始 [Hong Kong entertainment + Entertainment megastar + Righting old wrongs + Reborn comeback + Multiple heroines + Band formation + Song plagiarism and face-slapping + Feel-good power fantasy] Xu Kun was a top-tier star idol in his previous life. When he woke up, he had become a low-level gangster in Sham Shui Po in 1982. He thought he’d have to make a living through fighting and violence, but then came the grating sound of a guitar from next door. The man who opened the door was none other than an 1.4kReads5.7Score8314d adds
- 6 Uncle Nine: You Were Told to Drive the Corpse, but You Summoned the Great Sage, Equal to Heaven 九叔：让你赶尸，你请神齐天大圣 5.7kReads5.9Score41914d adds
- 7 Hong Kong Crossover: Beating Chen Haonan from the Start 港综大恶人：开局暴揍陈浩南 [Villain Lottery System + Hong Kong Crime Films + Utter Selfishness + Wish Fulfillment + Movie-Making] I transmigrated to Hong Kong Island and was bullied by Chan Ho Nam and his underlings from the start? Of course I'm going to beat them up! I awakened the Villain System. As long as I do evil deeds, I get to draw a prize. I'm a terrifyingly evil person! After beating up Chan Ho Nam and his men, Lam Yiu Cho turns his misfortune into good luck and catches the eye of Kwun, joining Hung Hing. From t 35Reads5.1Score—14d adds
- 8 Hong Kong Crossover: Helping Chan Ho-nam Do Hard Time? Not Even a Dog Would 港综：帮陈浩南蹲苦窑，狗都不干 The protagonist, Lei Yao, obtains a System from the start and successfully brings the crows under his control with its help. Then Lei Yao begins his journey of conquest. Jingkun, Big D, Han Chen, Dongguan Zai, Jia Qian Ge, Smiling Tiger, Situ Haonan, Sha Mang, He Yong, and other villains all end up on the list of people under his command. He aims to build the strongest villain army. This introduction can't do the story justice. Please read the main text… —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Hong Kong Crossover: What Decent Person Joins a Gang? 港综：正经人谁混社团啊 The protagonist transmigrates, the System runs off, and from the start he’s aboard a pirate ship in the Hong Kong action-film universe. How’s he supposed to get by without a System? But there’s no going back. What do you run into most often in Hong Kong? Gangs, of course. You expect me to join a gang? Pah! What respectable person joins a gang? But once you’re here, whether you join a gang or not, you’ll get mixed up with them sooner or later. The protagonist has no choice but to become someone 49.3kReads7.3Score2.6k14d adds
- 10 Hong Kong Movies: From the Start, I Borrow Five Million from Ba Bi 港片，开局找巴闭借五百万 [Feel-good power fantasy] [Multiple heroines] [If anyone picks a fight, hit back] [Hot-blooded] Gu Fei transmigrated into a Hong Kong crime-film universe and became a low-level underling of “Firefighting Role Model” Keung. When trouble came, the boss stepped in. When there was a pretty girl, he went after her himself. With the help of a sign-in System and the five million he swindled from Ba Bi, he rode the tide of the times and rose to power. From “Handsome Fei,” a nobody in the underworld, to 65.4kReads8.2Score4.3k14d adds
- 11 Hong Kong Films: In Hung Hing, I Became a Loan Shark Tycoon 港片，人在洪兴，放贵利贷成财阀 Gao Ren transmigrates into a world where Hong Kong movies have merged, becoming a low-ranking member of the Hung Hing triad. After Chiang Tiansheng and Big B set him up and get him sent to Stanley Prison, he awakens a moneylending System. As long as he lends money to people and collects the interest, he can redeem any item in the System Shop! His first redemption is the Eye of Truth, which lets him see how much everyone likes him. Chiang Tiansheng: Affection level, 5! Gao Ren: Chiang Tiansheng, 20.3kReads8.2Score85414d adds
- 12 Taking Charge of Jia Yi: I Built the Golden Age 执掌佳艺：我打造了黄金时代 [Hong Kong entertainment + movies + television + records + entertainment mogul + multiple heroines + business empire + winning the goddesses + pure showbiz + wish fulfillment + star-making] In 1977, Lin Xuan transmigrates to Hong Kong and takes over ATV, which is saddled with 12 million in debt. Facing a shareholder coup, a full-scale TVB blacklist, and sponsors pulling out en masse, he uses his “perfect memory” to turn things around against all odds! No scripts? He builds sets overnight and fil 34.8kReads7.7Score2.2k14d adds
- 13 Hong Kong Films: A Story of the Police 港片之警察故事 In 1984, Peng Wenshan was reborn on Hong Kong Island as a cop. Because his previous self had tried to curry favor with an examiner during the public recruitment exam for trainee inspectors, his interview had ended in failure on the spot. All he could do was graduate from the Police Training School as a constable. Li Haitang: Promote him and transfer him somewhere else. Whatever you do, don't let him see the stolen goods or the cash. Peng Wenshan: I don't want it, but the least you could do is as 10.1kReads8.8Score51914d adds
- 14 Hong Kong Crossover: The Prophet Is the True God 港综：先知才是真神 All written by hand, no AI. [Growth] [Comedy] [Everyday life] [Doing his part for Hong Kong's return to China] Liu Huaqiang: “If you’d told me you had so many ideas, why would I have bothered making it on my own?” Liang Kun: “Don’t even think about shaking me off, boss.” Lei Yaoyang: “We’re brothers, right?” A Xing, Uncle Tat, and Gu Hualong: “You bastard, you’ve tricked me again.” Hongxing, Dongxing, Wo Hop To, and San Kee: “Mr. Wang, got any business or information for us lately?” Qiu Ti, 1.7kReads5.4Score10214d adds
- 15 From the Start, I Accompanied Stephen Chow to Audition for TVB 开局陪星爷考TVB The story of Chen Mo, Xing Zai, and Wei Zai. Stephen Chow teaches Chen Mo how to make movies, and how to do kung fu and women's soccer. I wouldn't dare hope for a gift. Please just use your fingers to leave a review and ask for an update. Thank you so much. 43Reads8.3Score214d adds
- 16 Hong Kong Crossover: From the Start, I Rule Sai Kung 港综：开局西贡清一色 (Hong Kong crime saga + gang member → gang leader → business tycoon → founding a nation) “Chairman Lin, people have given you many titles, such as film and television mogul, logistics tycoon, oil king, one of Hong Kong’s Ten Outstanding Young Persons, and the last godfather of the underworld. Could you share with our magazine’s readers how you went from being a gang member to becoming the ruler of Nanyang?” Lin Bin listened to the question from the Time magazine reporter before him, then slowly 14.6kReads6.1Score53314d adds
- 17 Hong Kong Films: Rising to Power in Hong Kong and Kowloon from the Prison Quarry 港片：从苦窑开始叱咤港九 Wei Wu transmigrates to the world of Hong Kong action movies in the 1980s. When he opens his eyes, he discovers that he’s a gang member who was framed and sent to prison, working undercover for the police. He’s spent three years behind bars. The superior who was the only person who knew his real identity is dead. The boss who promised to promote him once he got out is dead too. He can’t return to the police force, and his path to the top is blocked. Just as he’s about to be released, he’s 32kReads8.2Score1.5k14d adds
- 18 Hong Kong Films: In Wo Hop To, I Make Money, Not Trouble 港片：人在和联胜不搞风雨只搞钱 Gu Jiahui transmigrated to a parallel world where Hong Kong movies had merged, becoming a henchman of Chuan Bao. Gu Jiahui: “I have only three goals in this world.” “First, make money. Second, make money. Third, make even more money.” “What if someone tries to stop me from making money?” “Then I take him out.” After that, Gu Jiahui started publishing magazines, selling knockoffs, making movies, and putting up buildings. People's way of addressing him changed from “Ah Hui” to “Mr. Gu.” Liu Jianmi 14kReads8.5Score49014d adds
- 19 Hong Kong Crossover: Building a Business Empire 港综：建立商业帝国 Hong Kong crime drama + business + multiple women + gang fights + war Yang Fan lucked into the world of Hong Kong crime dramas. To enjoy a more carefree life, he set out to make money! He started with smuggling, then brought various underlings under his wing and built his own business empire. {The blurb doesn’t do it justice, so give it a try! Thanks to all you guys who are every bit as handsome as Daniel Wu!} 11.7kReads7.3Score54014d adds
- 20 Hong Kong Action Films: I Asked You to Go Undercover, Not Become the Boss! 港片，让你卧底，没让你当老大！ Hong Kong Island in the 1980s: the era of the Four Great Detectives has just ended! Mo Ran transmigrates into this world where Hong Kong movies have merged, becoming a two-timing rat working under Big B of the Hung Hing gang while serving as an undercover agent for Wong Chi-shing! There’s no chance Wong Chi-shing will restore his identity. If he has to be a lowlife, then he’ll be the biggest and toughest one around! First, he takes the position of Causeway Bay’s top boss from Chan Ho-nam. Th 18kReads8.9Score81214d adds
- 21 Hong Kong Dramas! I Have No Choice 港综！我没得选 Is Liang Kun my second uncle? Am I an illegitimate child of the Ni family? I want to make my own way. Someone gives me a chance? Do I even have the right to choose? When I try to turn back, I find no one behind me... 3kReads6.4Score10414d adds
- 22 Hong Kong Films: I’ve Got a Gang of Tough Guys at My Back 港片：我手下有一群猛男 Just after transmigrating, He Yiming is taken home by Hao Ge. To make ends meet, he has no choice but to use the skills granted by his System to switch careers and sell beef offal! In a Hong Kong crossover world where heroes rise on every side, He Yiming is determined to become a man above the rest! P.S. I don’t even know what I’m saying! 18.4kReads9.0Score79814d adds
- 23 Hong Kong Crossover: Gangster Boss 港综：古惑仔大佬 Transmigrated into the Hong Kong crime drama universe! He has a System that lets him draw prizes whenever he raises his status! His first mission is to join Hung Hing! He’ll work his way up to becoming the boss. From then on, the Young and Dangerous storyline takes a different path. This book has lots of women! The first world is the Hong Kong crime drama universe, and its story ends after more than a million words. The second world is a martial arts crossover universe. He’ll cause trouble, find 30.8kReads8.9Score1.6k14d adds
- 24 Hong Kong Crossover: I Join Keung from the Start 港综：开局就和靓坤混 A stroke of luck brings him to the Hong Kong crime-drama world. He’d planned to live an ordinary life, but it turns out the big boss is Keung. Underling: The boss is amazing, but he keeps a low profile. Hong Kong police: Mr. Cao is a real saint among the gangsters. Villain: Our money’s been robbed again. It’s definitely that bastard Fan. 57.2kReads8.3Score2.6k14d adds
- 25 Hong Kong Crossover: Why Do They Call Me a Psycho? 港综：为何说我是疯批？ “You’re the crown prince of Hung Hing? Nice! Very nice!” “You’re the crown prince of the Red Light District? Excellent! Excellent!” “You’re the crown prince of show business? Fantastic!” “You’re the crown prince of the entire Hong Kong entertainment scene? You’re the best of all!” “You’re asking who I am?” “I’m nothing special. I’m the crown prince of the crazy world. That’s right, crazy as in mentally ill!” Wang Taiyi, a chronically ill office worker, dies suddenly on the job and transmigrates 58.3kReads8.3Score3.5k14d adds
- 26 Hong Kong Films: The New World 港片：新世界 He transmigrates into the world of Hong Kong movies! He’s just seen the Four Great Detectives off, only to find himself in the explosive boom years of the triads. Gao Bin becomes a rank-and-file member of Wo Shing Wo. From then on, Gao Bin sells counterfeit goods, gets into real estate, and makes movies. If it can make money, Gao Bin wants a piece of it. Then he goes international, takes on the world, unites the Hongmen, and builds his empire bigger and stronger! Years later, patriotic entrepren 27kReads9.1Score1.3k14d adds
- 27 Hong Kong Crossover: I’m the Big Winner 港综：我是大赢家 Ding! You have a new mission. Become famous throughout the city? Too easy. You know Wu Song, right? Watch me spill blood at Mandarin Duck Tower. Ding! You have a new mission. Become a billionaire, a legend of the underworld, and a powerbroker who rules over all? Yikes... Should I study the life of Lai Hao or Al Capone? Never mind. New place, new game plan. I’d better get some startup capital first... 94.8kReads9.2Score7.1k14d adds
- 28 Hong Kong Crossover: The Ultimate Smuggler 港综：最强大捞家 In the world of Hong Kong Island, the Money Empire era has just ended. The four great detectives are long gone, and the underworld is in turmoil. The mighty tide of a new age surges in. He Wenyao, who has lived two lives, travels from north to south, crossing the sea to arrive. When the bells of the new century ring out and Lighthouse magazine asks its question, he looks around and finds no equal in the world. 62.6kReads9.3Score4.1k14d adds
- 29 Uncle Nine: I Copy Traits, and Ren Tingting Begs Me in Tears to Marry Her 九叔，复制词条任婷婷哭着求嫁 [Zombie manipulation, humorous traits, recruiting disciples across film and TV worlds] Lin Fan transmigrates to Renjia Town, becomes Uncle Ninth’s disciple, and awakens the Trait Copying System. He can even combine traits without limit! Five Thunder Spell (Gold), Qimen Dunjia (Red), Zhong Kui Possession (Rainbow) Chrysanthemum Corpse Cultivation (Purple), Corpse King’s Tyrant Body (Red), Soul-Reaping Buddhist Chant (Red) Maoshan Corpse Driving (Purple), Sword Control Through Qi (Supreme), Indest 12.2kReads7.3Score84014d adds
- 30 Hong Kong Films: Three Years in Prison! Boss Jingkun Has Been Killed 港片：苦窑三年！大佬靓坤被杀了 [Wish Fulfillment + Hong Kong Crime Drama Crossover + Multiple Heroines + Ruthless and Decisive] “Three years, then another three years? When my grandpa died, I was undercover in prison. It was Boss Keung who kept vigil and carried the funeral banner for him. Now my boss has been killed. I don’t care if I live or die. I’m going to make you all pay!” The day before his release from prison, Li Qing received the devastating news that Boss Keung had been killed. As an undercover cop, he finally went 1.8kReads9.0Score24914d adds
- 31 Hong Kong Films: I Traded Good Deeds for Skills and Struck It Rich 港片：善功兑换技能，我发达了 Shen Dong transmigrates to Hong Kong Island in the 1980s, where he becomes the right-hand man of Uncle Bo, the boss of the Hongmen gang in Tuen Mun, and activates the Good Deeds Exchange System. I may only be a small-time gang boss, but you actually expect me to do good deeds? This is outrageous. “Congratulations on killing Crow of the Dongxing gang and saving countless lives. Reward: 100 Good Deed Points.” “Congratulations on leading your men into legitimate business. Reward: 500 Good Deed Poin 74.6kReads9.2Score4.7k14d adds
- 32 Hong Kong Crossover: Starting Out as a White Fan 港综：从白纸扇开始 Li Xin: Nicknames: Blade King Xin, Terror of Ghosts, Immortal Xin He is Immortal Xin of Hong Kong Island, the ultimate godfather of the criminal underworld, the uncrowned king of the underground worlds of Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, and Southeast Asia's underworld philanthropist. At the European and American roundtable, everyone shouts, “Father!” Li Xin smiles faintly. “Rise, my sons.” 50.9kReads9.4Score2.6k14d adds
- 33 Reborn in Hong Kong, With a Huge Family Business 重生港岛，家大业大 [Blood-Soaked Conglomerate | Global Hunt | Six Industrial Empires] In 1980, Shao Weiding opened his eyes and found himself the most rebellious of the six young masters of the Shao Group. Everyone laughed at him for turning his back on a fortune worth tens of billions and risking his life in Southeast Asia instead Then, three years later, they watched him smash open a Swiss bank vault with his bloodstained Rolex and propel the Swatch Group to the very top! When Watsons swept across Asia's retail 38.7kReads9.3Score2.1k14d adds
