[{"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-18":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Entertainment: The System Forces Me to Be a Home-Wrecker, Reba is Ecstatic",{"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},1969146,2796,"Chapter 18: Sky-High Salary! Su Chen is More Cost-Effective! (Seeking flowers and votes)","entertainment-the-system-forces-me-to-be-a-home--chapter-18",18,"\u003Cp>Inside a hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Ge, who had just finished filming a night scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragged his exhausted body, preparing to rest. ===== CHAPTER 50 =====\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>His agent rushed in, looking panicked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lao Hu, I just got news from the *Blossoms Shanghai* crew.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems they don't need you for the male lead anymore!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Ge jumped up with a start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't need me? What's going on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Ge is not the type of person with excessive ambition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never planned to win a pile of Best Actor awards, or even break into Hollywood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was already at the very peak of the television industry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't just keep standing still, or move backward, could he?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to keep moving up, to enter the film industry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had tried filming two movies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the impact was mediocre.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although *Blossoms Shanghai* is a television drama.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is directed by the international-level film director, Wong Kar-wai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is equivalent to an elongated film.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This *Blossoms Shanghai* has the television rhythm Hu Ge is most familiar with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it allows him to learn and integrate into commercial film faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Paving the way for him to fully break into the film industry in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This would be a milestone work in his career!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how laid-back Hu Ge is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing a milestone within his grasp being smashed by someone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he not be anxious?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who snatched it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The agent scratched his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems to be an artist from Jiaxing Media, Yang Mi took him there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His name is... Su Chen!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've compiled his profile, along with some audition photos and videos, take a look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Ge casually flipped through Su Chen's photos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was shocked by his looks and physique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So handsome? And so young!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His image is indeed better than mine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Hu Ge clicked on Su Chen's audition video.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was completely dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn! This kid speaks the Shanghai dialect so fluently?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And... his acting is too strong, right? I almost got mesmerized.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whether it's A-Bao in his youth, or Boss Bao after his success, he played them both so realistically.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The male lead of *Blossoms Shanghai* is practically tailor-made for him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The agent coughed awkwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lao Hu, what are you saying?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is your competitor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Ge was completely won over by Su Chen's image and acting skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He unconsciously became an admirer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a fanboy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He completely forgot that this role was supposed to belong to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Honestly, even I think Su Chen is an acting genius.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His ceiling will be much higher than mine; Director Wong still has a sharp eye.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The agent had a breakdown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you not going to fight for it a bit more?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Ge waved his hand helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He is so excellent, I don't necessarily have a chance to win.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, at my age, what is there to fight for?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One must give young people opportunities!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Ge's character is truly beyond reproach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were any other actor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having their role snatched, wouldn't they curse the other person's ancestors for eighteen generations hundreds of times?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They'd want to dig up their grave and whip the corpse!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Ge is still very friendly to newcomers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he respects the strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Chen is simply better than him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he feels inferior, he must admit defeat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Ge has grown accustomed to a comfortable life these past few years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also filmed many extremely depressing roles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seems to have never walked out of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Showing tendencies toward depression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He often does some mysterious things online.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recently, he even had a daughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needs to spend a lot of time raising the child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had originally planned to take a year off after finishing this current drama.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was only because Wong Kar-wai personally came to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For any director with a slightly smaller status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Ge would have turned them away without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wong Kar-wai called personally to apologize to Hu Ge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And promised that after filming *Blossoms Shanghai*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would immediately craft a new work for Hu Ge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Either a film or a TV drama would be fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Ge also gave a symbolic, polite response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the matter was considered settled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Ge believes in fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to rest, but top-tier resources found him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then it was snatched away, and in the end, he still gets to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is fate!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Ge stretched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly felt a sense of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After finishing this drama, I don't have to join a new crew immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Going home to accompany my wife and raise my child! Relaxing for a year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The agent knew Hu Ge's current mental state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gritted his teeth and said: \"I hope that in this year, you can walk out of the shadows.\" ===== CHAPTER 51 =====\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After properly handling the situation with Hu Ge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wong Kar-wai accelerated the progress of the auditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the candidates for all the major roles were decided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Yan, Xin Xin Zhilei, Ma Ma Yili, You You Benchang, Zheng Wang Dakai, Huang Dajue...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A whole group of stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And among this group of big names.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Chen, this nobody, instead became the moon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone had to revolve around him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, it was time to sign the contracts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't that they couldn't afford Hu Ge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was that Su Chen was more cost-effective!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The *Blossoms Shanghai* crew offered Su Chen a salary of 12 million.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were Hu Ge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This number would at least be multiplied by five or six.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he is a top-tier star and a skilled actor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His reputation is also good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He brings great added value to *Blossoms Shanghai*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Chen's image and acting skills are even better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his popularity is too low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His buzz and topic-worthiness are almost zero.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Giving him 12 million is already quite generous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are countless big-name actors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would ask for no salary, or even pay out of their own pockets to join the crew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just to get a small role.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because participating in this drama.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Means being able to generate a huge wave of buzz, traffic, and potentially even becoming an overnight sensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dividends reaped later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are far greater than the money paid out or the salary itself!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[New book uploaded, begging for flowers, monthly tickets, and comments! 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