[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-entertainment-the-system-makes-me-a-scoundrel-an":3,"chapter-entertainment-the-system-makes-me-a-scoundrel-an-entertainment-the-system-forces-me-to-be-a-home--chapter-130":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Showbiz: The System Made Me a Wife-Stealer, and Reba's Loving It",{"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},1969258,2796,"Chapter 130","entertainment-the-system-forces-me-to-be-a-home--chapter-130",130,"\u003Cp>\"Understood, Sister Liu Yan thinks her acting skills are poor, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yan muttered softly: \"Even if you know, don't say it so directly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the film industry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Art films win awards, commercial films make money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the most basic rule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for art films to win big awards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides needing to film extremely profound themes and content.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The actors’ acting skills are equally crucial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yan had nothing to do with the word \"acting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, female actors can't carry the box office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Liu Yan just wanted to get an important role in some top-tier big productions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just keep maintaining exposure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if her acting was poor, her status would slowly rise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Am I the female lead or the second lead, or even the third?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Chen spread his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whatever! There are positive roles, there are negative roles, you pick whatever you want.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway, movies don't rely on women to make money.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the domestic film industry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even the foreign film industry, it’s the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Movies are always a man’s world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Women can only rely on their looks and figures to add color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this movie, it doesn't really matter who plays the male lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because its selling point is the theme itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Have to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Gou is truly talented and understands the market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it’s the 'Detective Chinatown' he filmed, or 'Lost in the Stars', etc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The themes themselves are very attractive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if you change the actors, the box office wouldn't be low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s why Chen Gou has such a high status in the industry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy can really rake in the money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Su Chen not only wants to steal his wife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also wants to steal his plays and his money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s just how lawless he is!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yan widened her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then will the box office for this movie be high?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Chen shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I really can't predict this, I can't give a specific number, but it shouldn't be lower than 1.5 billion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Lost in the Stars' didn't have a box office as high as 'Detective Chinatown 3'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was still much higher than 'Detective Chinatown 1'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this world, entertainment is scarce, good works are rare, and the film market is sluggish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can't compare it horizontally to the previous life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering the theme of this movie is very hot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus the addition of Su Chen’s popularity and heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with 'Detective Chinatown' as a pearl before it, the audience is full of confidence in Su Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, for this movie, Su Chen gave a guaranteed box office figure of 1.5 billion!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wouldn't be strange if it broke 2 billion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really? Guaranteed 1.5 billion?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s a number that breaks the previous domestic film box office record, don't joke.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If someone else dared to make such a wild statement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yan would definitely think he was bragging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Su Chen is a big shot who seriously created a movie with over 2 billion in box office!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it was his debut film.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Him saying this definitely has credibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about it, Sister Sister Yanzi, have you considered it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you want to act, I’ll arrange a role for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yan: \"Considered it, I want to act. Whoever doesn't act is a fool!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But why do you call me Sister Sister Yanzi?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Chen chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because among all the roles you’ve played, this is the only one I remember.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yan Za, Yan Za!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? I played that? (bjag) I don't remember clearly,\" Liu Yan said blankly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She suddenly realized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why is it so exhausting to talk to Su Chen?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Lan immediately changed her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not acting, I’m not acting in 'Empresses in the Palace', I want to act in this 'Lost in the Stars'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A 1.5 billion big production, how exciting would that be?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am indeed more suited for TV dramas, I don't like filming movies, I can't film movies, and I don't have Zhao Zhao Liying’s ambition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I can't let such a good opportunity pass.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Chen smiled faintly: \"If we’re talking about short-term money-making ability, then 'Lost in the Stars' is definitely more powerful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But flowing water doesn't compete for the lead, it competes for the endless flow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"'Empresses in the Palace' will be much more durable than 'Lost in the Stars'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Lan blushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What... what is durable? That’s a bit vulgar, can you speak more plainly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Chen explained: \"It means I have confidence that this 'Empresses in the Palace' will become one of the most classic works in the history of TV dramas.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The kind that stays popular for ten or twenty years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"'Lost in the Stars' is more like a fast-food meal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It feels great when you eat it, it can stuff you, but you forget it as soon as you’re done.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the previous life, 'Empresses in the Palace' was indeed incredibly popular!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It swept through the global Chinese circle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most critical thing is that ten years after this show aired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It still frequently hits the trending list, and its popularity remains high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are millions, tens of millions of loyal fans who watch it once or twice every year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some even watch it once or twice every month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They have watched it so many times that they can accurately recite all the plots and even many lines in the show.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost all the main characters in it became famous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Li directly ascended to the throne of the TV drama ratings queen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Lan struggled for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I won't get involved in this movie, I’ll continue to film 'Empresses in the Palace'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hope it will be as popular as you said, always red and purple.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Chen smiled: \"After saying so much, you two sisters have to trade something, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Look at how decisive Sister Zhao is, she chose to accept the unspoken rules directly, what about you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Money or people?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Lan and Liu Yan looked at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither could say a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They thought this matter was settled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would have expected Su Chen to be messing with them!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, they still had to make sacrifices?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is no free lunch in the world, you know that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Lan stammered: \"I don't want unspoken rules, how about this, I’ll take 5 million less in salary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Chen shook his finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No! Do you believe that for some important roles in this drama of mine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Many first-tier big stars are willing to lower their salary by 90%, or even act for free, they might even pay to act.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m willing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yan agreed without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But not now! We two have to slowly get to know each other, deepen our feelings bit by bit, and then reach that step.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you need it, I’ll accompany you tonight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just purely accompanying you to chat, play cards, or watch shows is fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Chen never forced anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, they were all food in his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No need to rush!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, as long as you two accompany me tonight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The roles I promised will be yours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Lan breathed a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it was just accompanying Su Chen for entertainment, that was no problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you have cards here?\" Liu Yan asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s play Landlord!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Chen quite liked playing Landlord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But only liked being the Landlord himself, and the kind that didn't need cards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have them in my suitcase, go get them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yan opened Su Chen’s suitcase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And saw a small black bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She flipped through it casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And found many thin things inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All Durex, there must have been over a dozen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn't help but laugh and ask: \"Su Chen, why do you have so many of these in your bag? What do you want to do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't care how many girlfriends you have, they shouldn't be around, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You just brought a pretty little assistant...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn! You and your assistant wouldn't... plus Zhao Liying... good guy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yan seemed to have discovered something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this scumbag even human?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He doesn't even let his assistant go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Chen retorted: \"Why do you care so much? You don't need them right now anyway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I told you to get the cards!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Lan breathed a long sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was worried that you and Zhao Liying last night...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now it seems I thought too much, you had protection early on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Generally speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once men and women connect, they will spark violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that situation, it’s very likely they won't care about anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leading to the woman getting pregnant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those irresponsible men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Might not take responsibility and run away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman either gets an abortion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or gives birth and abandons the child, causing all sorts of tragedies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Qin Lan didn't understand, why would Su Chen bring so many Durex?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was he prepared from the start?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could he predict that he would have a romantic encounter when coming to record this variety show?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too confident!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yan said jealously: \"Su Chen, you have too many romantic affairs on the internet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I feel like it won't be long before Durex asks you to be their spokesperson.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Durex is the ceiling of the copywriting world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very good at riding the heat, very good at making things happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They wouldn't let Su Chen go.\u003C\u002Fp>",1558,"2026-06-15T09:24:57.162Z","2026-06-15T09:26:37.979Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","b8a24a951e803fcc70f0074fb615e23714a3473ad39b2ec11eb1b3b14fe153dd","entertainment-the-system-forces-me-to-be-a-home--chapter-131","entertainment-the-system-forces-me-to-be-a-home--chapter-129",214,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fentertainment-the-system-forces-me-to-be-a-home--cover.jpg"]