[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-entertainment-quitting-the-industry-to-raise-pig":3,"chapter-entertainment-quitting-the-industry-to-raise-pig-entertainment-quitting-the-industry-to-raise-pig-chapter-84":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Entertainment: Starting by Quitting the Industry to Go Home and Raise Pigs!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2125041,3473,"Chapter 84: Chen Kaige was dumbfounded. They were faster than me?","entertainment-quitting-the-industry-to-raise-pig-chapter-84",84,"\u003Cp>Chen Kaige’s studio.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Mr. Ye has already returned to Qiong Village?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>When Chen Kaige received this news, joy involuntarily filled his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Some time ago, Ye Xuan was invited by the college entrance examination committee to participate in setting the questions. Because he had signed a confidentiality agreement, his whereabouts could not be disclosed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Chen Kaige had tried to contact Ye Xuan several times, but he never got through to his phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Now that he had received the news that Ye Xuan had returned to the village, he was overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As for why he wanted to contact Ye Xuan?!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Naturally, it was for the remake of Ye Xuan’s second Wu Xia work, *The Return of the Condor Heroes*.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This *Return of the Condor Heroes* was not only a sequel to the previous *Legend of the Condor Heroes*, but on that foundation, it added the sorrow of parting and the lingering affection of love, naturally possessing the attributes of a massive hit.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Regarding Ye Xuan’s *Return of the Condor Heroes*, Chen Kaige’s eyes held a few more parts of determination to win.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The first one, *Legend of the Condor Heroes*, had been snatched away by Zhang Jizhong; the second one, *Return of the Condor Heroes*, must be his!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Once the thought emerged, Chen Kaige hurriedly called over his assistant.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Book me the earliest ticket. I’m flying to Qiong Village immediately.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ye Xuan hadn’t even slept until the sun was high when Ye Mu woke him up.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A guest?!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Rubbing his still sleepy eyes, stretching, and washing his face, Ye Xuan gradually woke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Who was here?!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just as Ye Xuan was feeling puzzled, he saw Ye Mu beside him already chattering away.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“The person went to the pig farm early in the morning first. Hearing that you hadn’t gone to the pig farm yet, they came looking for you at home.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Listening to Ye Mu’s voice, Ye Xuan walked toward the living room.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He saw a familiar, slightly chubby figure pacing back and forth in the living room with his hands clasped behind his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Oh my!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Isn’t this the great director Chen Kaige?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Director Chen?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hearing Ye Xuan’s voice, Chen Kaige turned around in surprise, immediately lowered his hands from behind his back, and instead rubbed them together embarrassedly, his face full of flattery.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Mr. Ye, coming here uninvited is truly an intrusion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing that Chen Kaige had been standing politely without sitting down, Ye Xuan gestured for him to take a seat, sat down in a random spot in the living room himself, and got straight to the point.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Director Chen, what brings you here this time?”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As soon as the question was asked, Chen Kaige’s eyes lit up, the smile on his face became more pronounced, and even the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes squeezed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Mr. Ye, hasn’t your second book, *Return of the Condor Heroes*, finished serialization?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>I was thinking, are you considering adapting this book for the screen as well?”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing that Ye Xuan did not refuse and appeared to be listening attentively, Chen Kaige felt a surge of joy, feeling that his chances of securing *Return of the Condor Heroes* had increased by a few points.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Once the thought emerged, his tone became even more excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Then, do you think the copyright for *Return of the Condor Heroes* could be given to me?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If I get your copyright, I will never be stingy with the sets, costumes, and props; it will definitely not be inferior to Old Man Zhang’s…”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As he spoke, a hint of sourness crept into Chen Kaige’s tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He had never forgotten the incident where he narrowly lost the copyright for *Legend of the Condor Heroes* to Zhang Jizhong.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>That Old Man Zhang relied purely on throwing money around; he was determined to carry his \"wealthy and overbearing\" style to the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Didn’t he, Chen Kaige, only lack a few million in funds last time?!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This time, he had come prepared!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At this moment, as if afraid that Ye Xuan would refuse, Chen Kaige swallowed hard and hurriedly forced a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“I understand Mr. Ye’s old rules: no buyouts, only licensing.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This time, I have also prepared 15 million to purchase the copyright for *Return of the Condor Heroes*.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>While speaking, a bit of self-satisfaction appeared in Chen Kaige’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Last time, competing against Old Man Zhang and Old Man Xu, his strength wasn't lacking; it was just that his luck was a bit inferior.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This time, he had brought the same copyright fee as for *Legend of the Condor Heroes*; *Return of the Condor Heroes* would definitely be in his pocket!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At this moment, Chen Kaige was looking at Ye Xuan eagerly, as if waiting for Ye Xuan’s final decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Watched by Chen Kaige’s burning gaze, Ye Xuan also began to ponder.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After all, Chen Kaige had traveled thousands of miles to visit him in person; he had no reason to refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just as Ye Xuan was about to nod, his phone suddenly made a ding sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The black screen of the phone lit up, and a message popped up.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Respected customer: Your card ending in 3063 received a transaction of 15,000,000 on June 29th at 11:58…]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Wait?!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>How could there suddenly be a transfer of 15 million?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just as Ye Xuan was puzzled, a series of messages popped up in windows.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Xu Ke: Mr. Ye, did you receive the 15 million I just transferred?]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Xu Ke: I want to purchase the copyright for *Return of the Condor Heroes* from you. I lost to Zhang Jizhong last time, but this time I specifically scraped together the copyright fee!]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Xu Ke: I give you my word as Old Man Xu that if you give the copyright to me to film, I will absolutely make it a classic! [Hands on hips]]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xu Ke’s series of excited words continued to pop up, and Ye Xuan understood now.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Director Xu Ke had also struck first.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just as Ye Xuan was looking down at his phone, Chen Kaige, who had been waiting for Ye Xuan’s reply, became slightly anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Unable to suppress his nervousness, Chen Kaige couldn't help but ask out loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Mr. Ye, what do you think? I’ve even brought the contract; as long as you agree, we can sign it immediately…”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Chen Kaige thought to himself that he had everything ready, only lacking a word of agreement from Ye Xuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just when Chen Kaige was full of confidence, thinking Ye Xuan would agree to him, he saw Ye Xuan’s expression turn strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>What was going on?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>An ominous premonition suddenly arose in Chen Kaige’s heart, and he heard Ye Xuan say slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Director Chen, you seem to be a step late.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Late?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Chen Kaige opened his eyes wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He had learned that Ye Xuan had returned to Qiong Village and had flown over without stopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He was clearly the first to arrive at Qiong Village!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The next moment, Ye Xuan’s words made Chen Kaige’s heart sink.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Director Xu Ke has already transferred the money.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At the same time, Ye Xuan pushed his phone screen in front of Chen Kaige.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Xu Ke: Mr. Ye, I should be the first to transfer the money, right? Please give the copyright for *Return of the Condor Heroes* to me…]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>With a boom, the smile on the corner of Chen Kaige’s mouth froze in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In this instant, Chen Kaige seemed to hear the sound of his own heart breaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Chen Kaige couldn't help but want to curse.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The first time, he was preempted by Zhang Jizhong.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The second time, he was clearly the only one who had arrived at Qiong Village, yet he was still beaten to the payment by the cunning Xu Ke?!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just as Chen Kaige’s smile was about to collapse, Ye Xuan’s voice came slowly from above.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Director Chen, it seems you’ve made this trip for nothing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Once Ye Xuan’s voice came out, it announced the final ownership of this copyright.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Clearly, the copyright for *Return of the Condor Heroes* had been given to Xu Ke.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Even though it was a hot summer day, Chen Kaige felt a sense of desolate autumn wind all over his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>That cunning Old Man Xu!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>From now on, he and Xu Ke were finished!\u003C\u002Fp>",1392,"2026-06-16T11:16:15.501Z","2026-06-17T08:53:48.592Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","b19af379fca72bc0fe9fc853eaf8f17013af2239d7b8e986ec47b708e6a04648","entertainment-quitting-the-industry-to-raise-pig-chapter-85","entertainment-quitting-the-industry-to-raise-pig-chapter-83",391,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fentertainment-quitting-the-industry-to-raise-pig-cover.jpg"]