[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-bound-to-the-sign-in-system-i-took-off":3,"chapter-bound-to-the-sign-in-system-i-took-off-bound-to-the-sign-in-system-i-took-off-chapter-71":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Bound to the Sign-In System, I Took Off",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2336125,4567,"Chapter 71: Why Did My Screen Time Increase?","bound-to-the-sign-in-system-i-took-off-chapter-71",71,"\u003Cp>Early in the morning, Shi Lulu came to find Lin Yao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yao was delighted; he’d been in Hengdian for a while, but Shi Lulu rarely saw him except when she asked to borrow money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt his luck might finally be turning—perhaps Shi Lulu had developed a different impression of him, and he put more energy into tidying up his appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah Yao, what’s your senior doing in Hengdian?” Shi Lulu asked tentatively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yao said, “I borrowed money from Yun Ge to open a shop, and he came along to check it out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Lulu’s eyes lit up: “How much did you borrow from your senior?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One hundred thousand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why didn’t you borrow more?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Lulu blurted out her real thought and quickly added, “Nothing—I just thought one hundred thousand probably isn’t enough. Why not borrow more?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s enough—I won’t hire anyone for now, I’ll handle everything myself. Once things stabilize, I’ll hire help, and by then I’ll have the money.” Lin Yao had a solid plan, but to Shi Lulu, it seemed utterly foolish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why did your senior suddenly get so rich? Do you know why?” Shi Lulu had her own calculations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Lin Yao still had some money left, she intended to treat it as a long-term income source, not drain it all at once. Accustomed to spending lavishly, Shi Lulu barely noticed small sums; she chose the proxy-booking business because she’d heard many seniors used it as a stepping stone to connect with stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She judged her looks and figure to be decent—otherwise, why would Lin Yao keep thinking about her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So while she was still young, she wanted to see if she could find a path to wealth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t know!” Lin Yao wiped the stainless steel door of the fridge. “Your senior’s so capable, and he’s built his career in Beijing—it’s normal for him to save up some money.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Lulu sneered; if she hadn’t learned Qin Yun’s situation from a friend, she’d have believed him. If she were Song Ya, under those circumstances, she wouldn’t wait for Qin Yun to propose divorce—she’d sue him herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Um… Ah Yao, could you do me a favor?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Lulu bit her lip, crouched beside Lin Yao, and placed her hand on his arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yao swallowed hard—he’d never seen Shi Lulu look so pleading, not even last time when she borrowed money: “Say it. If I can help, I will. You know how I feel.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Lulu pretended not to understand: “Um… I and a few other proxy-booking friends want to start a small company. With a team, we could operate more efficiently and earn faster.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But renting a space costs 240,000 a year—we each need to chip in 80,000. Could you ask your senior to lend me another 100,000?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the crew’s arrangement, Qin Yun sat in the main hall of the brothel, holding a folding fan, flanked by two other young gentlemen. If you ignored the crew and cameras, the entire hall looked exactly like a scene of refined scholars in a brothel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d just glanced at the monitor position—the person sitting in the director’s chair was unfamiliar. He knew only a few film directors and a handful of TV directors, like the one with the big beard—so not recognizing him was normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The assistant director, who introduced himself as Xie, explained the scene to Qin Yun and the others: movements, positions, emotional cues. Most importantly, he emphasized repeatedly: no looking at the camera.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If a background actor looked into the lens and ruined a take, he’d be screamed at by the director.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing Xie’s briefing, Qin Yun understood his role well: no lines, not even a sound allowed—just watch the performance, wave the fan, and maintain an aloof demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Xie was still speaking, a shouting voice suddenly came from the monitor side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Does he even want to survive in this industry? Says he won’t come, and then doesn’t show up—does he think he’s the lead?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yun saw Xie shudder, then rush over, only to be berated by the director from head to toe. When he returned, he was dusty and defeated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several background actors wisely stayed away, but Qin Yun didn’t care—he was here just for the spectacle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xie Director, what happened? Why is the director so angry?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie, still good-natured, sighed helplessly: “One of the guest actors had an emergency and called to say he can’t come.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at Qin Yun, and suddenly the image of that role flashed in his mind—he froze, then his eyes brightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother, how many years have you been a background actor?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When someone suddenly becomes overly polite, there’s always an ulterior motive. Qin Yun immediately grew wary, leaning back: “I’m just a tourist, here to experience it. What do you want?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A tourist?” Xie Fei’s expression stiffened, then collapsed. He waved his hand. “Never mind.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought so—someone this handsome couldn’t possibly be a background actor; he’d be perfect as a lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Xie Fei finished briefing them, Qin Yun and the other background actors waited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An hour passed, then two, but the scene still hadn’t started filming. Meanwhile, on the stage, the female lead playing the brothel girl, along with other actors, was rehearsing under a coach’s guidance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The female lead was naturally Zhao Liying. Qin Yun knew her—he’d watched several of her dramas. She was said to be a highly motivated actress, rising from humble roots, much like Wang Baoqiang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Online, whenever people mentioned inspiring actors, they always said: men have Wang Baoqiang, women have Zhao Liying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for a woman to climb in this industry, it’s far harder than for a man. She must work much harder, and sometimes even trade certain things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yun didn’t understand these things, nor did he speculate. He simply watched the performance on stage with appreciation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her ancient costume, Zhao Liying’s skin was hidden, leaving only her face exposed. A classic oval face, smooth and full contours, beautiful features—especially when she smiled, she radiated warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Liying ignored the gazes of the audience below. This scene was where the male lead helps the female lead assassinate her enemy—the beginning of the plot’s climax. Though she was now hugely famous, she remained serious about acting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she had many flaws, no one could deny her dedication to her craft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Liying, take a break.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Liying nodded but didn’t leave. She looked toward the director’s side. She’d heard the director’s shouting earlier—wondering if filming would go smoothly today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a figure suddenly approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhao Liying, hi! Can I take a photo with you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Liying turned and saw it was a background actor—but this background actor was ridiculously good-looking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Liying squatted down right on stage. Qin Yun grinned, stepped closer, raised his phone, and snapped the photo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you. I really love your dramas.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Liying froze. That wasn’t something a background actor would say—it sounded like a fan: “You’re not a background actor?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m just here to experience what it’s like to be an actor. I planned to be a prop, but the casting director said if someone this handsome isn’t in the shot, it’s a waste.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pfft—!” Hearing Qin Yun’s shameless line, Zhao Liying burst out laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But honestly, with her years in the entertainment industry, she had to admit Qin Yun was genuinely handsome—not just handsome, but his physique was perfect. Plainly put, he was stunningly attractive—a natural-born entertainer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yun edited the photo and posted it directly to his Moments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Today I visited Hengdian and met a star I admire】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he posted it, a comment appeared: “?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From his recent friend—Chen He!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yun didn’t chat long with Zhao Liying. Though she was polite on the surface, who knew what she really thought? Best to keep it brief—he wasn’t a real fan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as he turned away, a WeChat call came through immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello, Brother He.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qin Ye, you’re in Hengdian?” Chen He’s loud, casual voice came through. Since adding each other, they’d chatted often—he was straightforward, perhaps because he’d become a variety show star.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah, I’m working as a background actor on the Mount Tianyun Legend set, hehe.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why didn’t you say so earlier? Wait—I’m coming to find you now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hung up immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Liying was right beside him, and the voice on the call was loud—she found it strangely familiar but couldn’t place it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yun smiled at her and returned to his spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several background actors gathered around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother, you’ve got guts—actually talking to Ying Bao?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ying Bao’s so cute, but I wouldn’t dare.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother, is Ying Bao easy to talk to?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they spoke, the director stood up with a megaphone: “All foreground actors, gather here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yun and the others immediately walked over—about ten people total.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The director raised his megaphone: “One of our guest actors can’t make it today—we need to find a replacement.” He didn’t ask if they wanted it—obviously, every background actor had a star dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze swept across their faces, then pointed to three: Qin Yun among them. “You three stay. The rest, return to your positions.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others’ hopeful expressions instantly dimmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Fei’s eyes lingered on Qin Yun, then leaned close to whisper to the director.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The director nodded, expression neutral: “This role is publicly the villain’s friend, but secretly a disciple of Huashan Sect. The image must be strong—must combine the elegance of a scholar with the aura of a martial artist. All three of you fit the look, so the action director will interview you to see who’s suitable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the director finished, Qin Yun noticed the two guys beside him breathing heavily, their eyes filled with longing—as if they’d seen a ladder to heaven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Qin Yun felt nothing; whether he got the role or not was just another task on his check-in mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, under the director’s direction, a crew member came to lead them to the action director and action choreographer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They hadn’t left long when a figure in modern clothing walked in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After greeting familiar people—many calling him “Brother He”—Chen He was used to it. He chatted briefly with the director, scanned the set, didn’t spot who he was looking for, and headed straight toward Zhao Liying, who was performing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Liying.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother He? It’s really you!” Zhao Liying’s eyes widened in disbelief. Now she understood why the voice sounded familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you mean ‘really me’?” Chen He frowned. “Where’s Qin Ye? Didn’t he just take a photo with you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qin Ye?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Bang!】 Qin Yun, holding a long sword, stomped on a table, leapt into the air, spun a sword flourish, then kicked out—his body completing a full 360-degree flip before landing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As steady as an old dog!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The action director, the action choreographer, and the other two background actors stared, utterly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, the action director declared: “You’re it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Qin Yun’s grace and precision, the other two background actors looked clumsily absurd—no comparison at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yun returned the prop to a nearby crew member and followed the action coach back to the brothel to find the director.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he returned, he saw a familiar figure chatting with Zhao Liying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The action coach spoke a few words to the director; though puzzled, the director was delighted: “Fine, the role is yours. Someone will tell you your lines and how to perform—no acting needed, no expressions required. Just stay cold and aloof.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yun thought to himself: I was just supposed to be background scenery, watching the show—now I’ve got lines too? This is too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Director, does this role pay more?”\u003C\u002Fp>",1948,"2026-06-20T21:37:28.858Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","a9c38c70f54cf17aed503d8e0168cb2359ac22967f5d947769a5511684f8cad5","bound-to-the-sign-in-system-i-took-off-chapter-72","bound-to-the-sign-in-system-i-took-off-chapter-70",329,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbound-to-the-sign-in-system-i-took-off-cover.jpg"]