[{"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-166":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},1969294,2796,"Chapter 166","entertainment-the-system-forces-me-to-be-a-home--chapter-166",166,"\u003Cp>Those soccer and basketball star cards\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>can even sell for millions of dollars each, which is simply outrageous.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>With Su Chen’s current popularity and status,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>even if he didn't know anything about calligraphy,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>and just scribbled nonsense, there would be plenty of people willing to pay a high price to snatch it up on the market.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Su Chen picks up the brush and dips it in ink.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"This year is the Year of the Dragon, so how about I write 'Dragon and Phoenix Bring Prosperity'?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"It's elementary school level, so please excuse my poor performance. I hope everyone won't mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Su Chen presses the paper with one hand,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>trying his best to keep it flat.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>With the other hand, he waves the brush, the strokes flowing like a dragon and a snake.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Almost without any pause,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>in half a minute,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>he finishes writing the four large characters in one breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Standard running script!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Su Chen’s brushwork is incredibly fluid.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Every stroke\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>is like a flowing mountain spring.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It is highly ornamental.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Furthermore, Su Chen’s characters are vigorous and powerful,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>as if there were truly a dragon and a phoenix leaping off the paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It is definitely the work of a master!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Some calligraphy enthusiasts in the audience who know their stuff\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>burst into repeated exclamations.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"These characters are written too beautifully, aren't they?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Su Chen must have practiced since he was a child, and he must have super high talent to have this level of accomplishment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"It's so grand and auspicious. Can this piece be sold to me? It would be really prestigious to hang it in the living room.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I want it too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Originally, Han Han Sanye arranged this segment\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>just to give Su Chen a chance to show his talent\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>and let him steal the spotlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This way, Su Chen could leave a deeper impression on people,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>and would also have a higher status in others' hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Unexpectedly,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>he had only written the first piece,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>and many bigwigs on the scene wanted to snatch it up immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This banquet is vaguely trending toward becoming an auction.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Facing the frantic bidding of many bigwigs,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Su Chen appears very helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Bigwigs are bigwigs!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>They have money and nowhere to burn it.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He spent half a minute writing a few large characters, and it could turn into an auction?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>There's really no one else like them.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Once a person becomes famous and has the ability to \"harvest leeks,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>then truly, no matter what they do,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>there will be countless \"leeks\" fighting to send them money.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Of course, these bigwigs are one sharper than the next.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>They are snatching up Su Chen’s calligraphy works\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>not just because they like them.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This is a way to win Su Chen over.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At the same time, by snatching up Su Chen’s calligraphy works,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>they can promote themselves from time to time and ride on his popularity.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It’s definitely not a loss!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"1 million!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the crowd, a bigwig with a receding hairline speaks up.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"1.5 million!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"2 million!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"3 million!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For these mere few characters,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>it finally sold for a price of 3.5 million.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Su Chen seriously suspects\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>whether these bigwigs are using him as a tool for money laundering?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>They are really willing to throw money around!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Of course, no one will turn away money.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Su Chen decisively sells the calligraphy.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Subsequently, Su Chen continues to wield his brush and splash ink.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He takes 15 minutes\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>to quickly finish a \"Painting of Eight Horses.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Each horse is handsome and sturdy, with different expressions and movements,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>radiating powerful vitality and wild strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It instantly stuns the entire venue.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Immediately, someone offers a price of 5 million!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"6 million!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"8 million!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"10 million!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the end, Su Chen’s \"Painting of Eight Horses\" sells for 12 million.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Originally, it was just a performance on stage,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>for entertainment, just going through the motions.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As a result, 15 million is in his pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The windfall that was meant to come, he couldn't avoid!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At this time, Heung Wah-keung speaks up.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Little Su is truly multi-talented. The characters you write and the paintings you draw are at such a high level.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"How about we just turn this banquet into an auction?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I heard Little Su still has quite a bit of stock on hand? Why not take it all out and sell it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Let everyone present bid on it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Copyrights for songs, copyrights or shares for TV shows and movies, everything can be auctioned.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Su Chen waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Let's forget about that. Those who are fated will naturally have opportunities to collaborate with me; there's no point in an auction.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Besides, with so many seniors present, I'm just a small, transparent figure; I don't want to steal anyone's spotlight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After speaking, Su Chen returned to his seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He returned to his seat under the gaze of the entire room.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Everyone was so envious of him they were practically crying.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>To men, Su Chen is a money-printing machine.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>To women, Su Chen is a money-printing machine combined with a pile driver.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Who wouldn't be envious!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Tang Tang Xiaowei gave a thumbs up and praised, \"The boss is truly amazing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You earned over 10 million so quickly? I'm envious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Su Chen had a face full of question marks.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Calling me boss already? We haven't even signed the contract yet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Tang Tang Xiaowei covered her mouth and laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I can't even wait for the contract; I'll call you boss first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Don't blame me for being thick-skinned! I must bite down hard on this piece of fat meat that's reached my mouth; I won't let go even if I die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Su Chen threatened, \"You call your boss fat meat? Sorry, I can't sign this contract.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>………\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After the banquet ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The big shots each took one or two female celebrities back to their rooms.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As one of the organizers.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xiang Xiang Huaqiang arranged for several young beauties from Xiangjiang to accompany Su Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In order to curry favor with Su Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Zeng Zhiwei also arranged for several TVB beauties for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Even Cai Sibei volunteered herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But Su Chen rejected them all.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Su Chen does indeed like \"scumming\" goddesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But he doesn't want to go for every single one.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He only \"scums\" the ones he personally selects.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Inside the hotel's luxury suite.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Su Chen sat on the sofa, leisurely drinking tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Tang Tang Xiaowei and Lan Lan Xiaoyan sat on either side of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>They looked at each other, at a loss for what to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The two of them had similarities.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Both were desperate to become famous.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>They didn't hesitate to star in extremely explicit films.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Relying on this, one can indeed become famous outside the circle at the fastest speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But one will also become a laughingstock for the whole country.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Facing opposition from parents and ridicule from relatives.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Fame and fortune are indeed earned, but one's reputation will be foul.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just on the eve of filming.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>They met Su Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He was like a savior, bursting into their lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It is very likely that at this critical juncture.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He will change the fate of the rest of their lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Therefore, their moods were very complex.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>They were so nervous they didn't dare to breathe.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For the sake of fame.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>They dared to film such movies!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>So as long as Su Chen can give them good resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>They will obediently cooperate with whatever he asks them to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Sleep together?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>No problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Play cards?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Consider it arranged!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>That's not enough; they want to play all sorts of tricks.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Including \"cunning rabbit with three burrows,\" unlocking all entrances?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>No problem either!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>There is a saying: The happiness of the rich is beyond your imagination.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It is indeed so.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>When a person possesses immense wealth, power, and resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Those who need something from them.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Will truly do whatever they are asked to do, obediently.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>That is just too happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>They didn't know if Su Chen wanted to sleep with them first and then give the resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Or give the resources first and then sleep with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After waiting anxiously for a long time, they still didn't hear him speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Tang Tang Xiaowei finally couldn't hold back.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Boss, what should we do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This \"boss\" almost made Su Chen spit out his tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It had that \"club hostess\" vibe!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"The script! I said I would sign you to my new company as artists and give you scripts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Sister Tang, your script is a historical drama called 'Ming Dynasty'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"It should be quite popular. You film this drama first; I have even bigger movie resources for you later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Su Chen sent the extracted script to Tang Tang Xiaowei.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And warned, \"This script must never be leaked.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Tang Tang Xiaowei giggled, \"Don't worry. You gave me such a good script and made me the lead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Would I possibly leak it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"That would be like lifting a rock only to drop it on my own feet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"What about me? Boss, what about me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Lan Lan Xiaoyan bit her pink lips, trembling with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Heaven rewards the diligent.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Heaven did not let her down.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>All these years of hard work.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Is this heaven-sent wealth finally about to descend upon her?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Su Chen smiled wickedly, \"The script I'm giving you is a movie, called something like 'Pu' something...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Lan Lan Xiaoyan nodded in a daze.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Okay, something 'Pu'...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Chr\u002F>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>— Author's Notes —\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>· ·········Seeking flowers 0 ······\u003C\u002Fp>",1565,"2026-06-15T09:24:57.162Z","2026-06-17T08:42:22.906Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","326ff8730bf337658bd9844f068d0aec307f9657b53ff10b21e92a960fdd578e","entertainment-the-system-forces-me-to-be-a-home--chapter-167","entertainment-the-system-forces-me-to-be-a-home--chapter-165",214,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fentertainment-the-system-forces-me-to-be-a-home--cover.jpg"]