[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-how-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett":3,"chapter-how-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-how-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-chapter-101":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","How Can You Be an Emperor of Acting Without Letting Loose?",{"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},2324813,4547,"Chapter 101: Everyone","how-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-chapter-101",101,"\u003Cp>Whiskey at 40 degrees can be considered a strong liquor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mixed with soda and ice, it perfectly masks that intense flavor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It tastes just like cola, and with the carbonation’s effect, the alcohol takes hold of the body quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This mixed drink has a special name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s called a Coke Bucket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like rice wine boiled with fruit in Gui District, it’s sweet to drink and leaves you dizzy afterward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without realizing it, it can make anyone drunk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Two classmates.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo raised his glass first, nodding to Huang Sheng and Bian Xiaoxiao respectively: “This is just the beginning. I believe that with our own efforts, we’ll all reap a bright tomorrow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To both of you—smooth sailing on this path!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cheers!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cheers~~~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two women cheered and clinked their glasses together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had only been sipping tentatively at first, but soon realized it tasted just like cola, and immediately gulped down the entire mixture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo also smiled and drained his glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The poker game continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With alcohol fueling the mood, they played even more happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Added to Li Luo deliberately letting them win, the two female classmates kept shouting with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the thick pile of small bills in front of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combined with the alcohol’s stimulation, their faces quickly flushed pink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their cheeks were rosy, the room’s heating was strong, and beads of glistening sweat kept forming on their skin, sliding down their long necks and dampening their T-shirt collars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unconsciously, half the pitcher of mixed drink was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bian Xiaoxiao was truly drunk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could hear her own heart thudding heavily, and her skin felt slightly numb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My head is spinning.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Li Luo’s glance, she tossed her cards aside, staggered to her feet while clutching her forehead, then collapsed like a felled statue onto the large sofa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiaoxiao.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Sheng shook her dizzy head, walked over, and shook her: “Get up first—go to your room to sleep.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As host, Li Luo had arranged rooms for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was for the sake of discretion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no matter how much she shook her, Bian Xiaoxiao remained motionless, breathing heavily and deeply, as if utterly plastered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“She’s drunk.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Sheng steadied herself, turned back, and said: “Why don’t you carry her back?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, halfway through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze grew fixed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While she had been shaking Bian Xiaoxiao, Li Luo had already stepped beside her; his defined abs glistened with sweat, and that conqueror’s aura crashed over her like a tidal wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you crazy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Sheng bit her lip and frantically gestured to the side: “She’s right here!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“She’s drunk, just like last time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo smiled, wrapped his arms around her, and stared into her dazed eyes: “Shengyi, I’ve missed you. It’s been over a week—you’ve lost a little weight, haven’t you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bian Xiaoxiao, pretending to be drunk, muttered inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This bastard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He doesn’t even care if I’ve lost weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, she kept her breathing steady, her expression unchanged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You haven’t lost weight, have you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The caring words, combined with the alcohol, quickly softened the Shanghai girl’s attitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t help but sway her slender waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let me check.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the spirit of scientific exploration and a commitment to facts, Li Luo conducted a thorough, in-depth investigation into the serious question of whether she had truly lost weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The living room suddenly fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bian Xiaoxiao perked up her ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listened closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, a faint squelching sound reached her ears, making her heart pound wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two minutes later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo looked at his middle and ring fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grinned, revealing white teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So smooth~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Sheng gave up entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She bit her lip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly pulled up her T-shirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her snow-white waist gradually appeared before Li Luo’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Restraint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything felt intensely restrained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes she couldn’t hold back—sudden, muffled gasps erupted in the living room, then vanished instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Sheng gripped the sofa, staring at Bian Xiaoxiao, so close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She bit her teeth hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afraid of waking her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first she resisted—after all, this was her best friend and classmate; if she accidentally woke her, the embarrassment afterward would be unbearable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that resistance quickly melted away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Humans, after all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep down, they all love to court disaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching her friend, drunk and lying right in front of her, felt more intense than the one behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This ever-present danger of being caught.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caused adrenaline to surge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Impossible to stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Huang Sheng’s eyes grew utterly glazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bian Xiaoxiao’s eyelashes fluttered, and slowly opened her eyes, meeting Huang Sheng’s gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You two?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had acted in a movie—Bian Xiaoxiao’s eyes held seven parts shock and three parts panic, darting rapidly between the two beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrenaline exploded instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Sheng shuddered violently, like she’d had a spasm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Utter, complete panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stared, dumbfounded, at Bian Xiaoxiao; a strand of saliva slipped unconsciously from the corner of her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hold your waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell are you still doing now?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What do we do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What on earth do we do?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Sheng’s mind raced, desperately searching for a plausible excuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no matter how hard she tried to justify it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t explain why they were doing this right in front of someone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her head rang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Bian Xiaoxiao’s panicked face, Huang Sheng leaned forward quickly, grabbed her head, and awkwardly kissed her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To hell with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If we’re all in this together, we don’t need to explain anything!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also startled Bian Xiaoxiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though secretly amused, she feigned helplessness and passivity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything had gone smoother than expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Huang Sheng and Bian Xiaoxiao’s lips meet, Li Luo’s eyes turned bloodshot—You’ve already soared like a steed riding the clouds; now watch how, in years to come, you’ll strike the waters like a kunpeng!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alone in joy is not as good as sharing joy with others; feel the great happiness of life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Celebrate success.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reward: Immune Body (Intermediate).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To forge iron, you must be strong yourself; immunity to most common diseases, including but not limited to. A healthy body is the foundation of all endeavor—keep going, young man!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the slightly cringey description, Li Luo smiled and closed the panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned back comfortably against the pillow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spread his arms out to either side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wrapped his arms around two exhausted female classmates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was the mute girl from Kung Fu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was Su Meng of Zhengyang Gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, he felt reinvigorated—sometimes you must summon your last strength to chase down the fleeing enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You must crush the enemy completely in one blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Get used to it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next time, it’ll come naturally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snowflakes continuously drifted down from the night sky, daring not to approach the window, afraid of being melted by the spring warmth within; after swirling once, they scattered toward the thousands of homes in Zhuozhou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The 11th, Saturday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The machine malfunction remains unresolved; the launch ceremony is postponed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing happened that day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo didn’t get out of bed all morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t leave the house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That evening, he finally received notice that filming could begin tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tossed aside his Nokia and continued his revelry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Early the next morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the increase of one hundred points in acting, sixty in line delivery, and thirty-five in physicality experience, he smiled, left the two still sound asleep, grabbed his belongings, and walked out of the room with light steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d claimed he’d attend the launch ceremony—waking up before noon would be a miracle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the makeup room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People came and went, bustling with activity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All actors already on set had to attend the launch ceremony; though most were unknown, the spectacle still had to be staged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good morning, Brother Luo.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good morning, Li Luo.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Have you eaten?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he stepped through the door, greetings came from all sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo responded warmly in kind, even greeting Han Xue—who now wore a red-and-white outfit and was trying on a fluffy hat with two tall feathers sticking up from the top.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A touch of playful cuteness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later, Li Luo stepped out of the dressing room, wearing black leather boots, a pale blue robe with a pure white inner lining visible at the collar, and over it a dark blue long coat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To showcase his physique, he naturally couldn’t wear too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, he’d look bulky on camera.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the fabric was thick enough to keep him warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he put on the wig, a young scholar with a face like polished jade finally appeared before the makeup mirror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His previously sun-tanned skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had fully recovered during this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the original novel’s Chapter Sixteen, Yun Lei described Zhang Danfeng as tall, elegant, handsome, and radiating a carefree, otherworldly aura—Li Luo’s current pale complexion matched perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His skin condition was so good, the makeup artist had rarely seen its like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many actors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looked great on TV.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But without makeup, dull skin was the best case—some were so rough they couldn’t even be looked at closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo’s skin, however, had a radiant glow, full of vitality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The makeup artist couldn’t resist reaching out to pinch it—but under Li Luo’s steady gaze, she laughed awkwardly and pulled her fingers back; supporting actors could be touched casually, as part of checking their base skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lead? No such liberties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tidied his eyebrows and carefully applied light makeup—his entire aura became even more striking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire look was complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kou Zhanwu circled him once, chin raised: “I thought I was handsome enough, but you’re even better-looking. I fully accept you as the male lead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahaha.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Li Luo could speak, laughter erupted in the makeup room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kou Zhanwu’s fierce appearance made everyone initially wary of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But once you spent time with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’d find he was hilarious, never shy about joking or self-mockery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone finished their makeup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Led by crew members, they boarded a minibus bound for the nearby film base—the launch ceremony would take place inside Zhang Zongzhou’s mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The biggest-name actor hadn’t yet joined the cast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the male lead, Li Luo naturally stepped forward to speak on behalf of all the actors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The procedure was identical to before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Burn incense, worship the gods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncover the red cloth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike last time, Li Luo now stood directly behind the director and firmly inserted the three incense sticks into the censer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Receiving the red envelope? Unquestionably, he was first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed insignificant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But these small details represented an actor’s status on set.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were few well-known actors in this drama, “The Shadow of the Prowling Hero”; as the male lead, Li Luo, though recently popular online, only had one notable role: Lin Pingzhi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Fan Shuangbing wasn’t here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, the launch ceremony for “The Shadow of the Prowling Hero” had little news value, so only a handful of media outlets showed up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to “The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber,” it could be called pitiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the time, never mind anything else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Guoli’s “Iron Triangle” alone was newsworthy enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo couldn’t change this situation—he could only cooperate fully with interviews, since as the male lead, the drama’s success would greatly affect him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Promotion, naturally, required extra effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did he accept interviews.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also guided reporters to take numerous elegant photos around various corners of Zhang Zongzhou’s mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That guy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Li Luo hold a long sword and strike poses before a tree of silver blossoms, Han Xue couldn’t help complaining: “He really loves the spotlight.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last time, her agent had urged her to apologize.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she hadn’t uttered a single word of regret, she’d still felt uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since then, whenever they met.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They only maintained superficial politeness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now seeing Li Luo going all out to charm the reporters, she felt a bit contemptuous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s not about loving the spotlight.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Hao, who played Yun Zhong, crossed his arms and shook his head slowly: “Shuangbing isn’t here; the production has no buzz. If Li Luo doesn’t step up, this press event will be dead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d spoken without thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at Han Xue and subtly stepped away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The male lead was working hard for the production, yet this woman called him attention-seeking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not worth deep friendship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Hao’s small gesture went unnoticed by Han Xue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or perhaps she simply didn’t care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of embarrassment passed through her eyes, then she boredly kicked at the piled snow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Friends.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo spun a sword flourish and grinned at the several media reporters before him: \"How was that? Want another one—Golden Rooster Stand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ve got enough footage, no need to trouble you further.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks for your effort, Li Luo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reporters quickly waved their hands, rejecting his offer with overlapping voices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was rare to find an actor so cooperative for an interview.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cooperated perfectly—no need to treat him like a monkey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reporters’ expressions showed clear satisfaction; respect is mutual. If the lead actor performs so well, even if the transportation fee is a bit less, they could still write a few more positive remarks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ladies and gentlemen of the media.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The assistant director stepped over from the side, smiling warmly: \"We’ve prepared a modest banquet at the hotel—please join us, thank you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some polite refusal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reporters, shouldering their long lenses and cameras, exchanged glances and reluctantly hurried toward the launch banquet venue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo sheathed his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He handed it to a crew member standing nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d overestimated how much these clothes would help; if not for all that activity,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he’d have been freezing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Luo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he was about to move, He Qun, wearing a knit cap, stepped out from the side, exhaling white mist:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your performance just now was good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Director.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them crunched through the snow, walking slowly and steadily toward the minibus.\u003C\u002Fp>",2318,"2026-06-20T17:17:01.025Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","25c2f0ec792c13de89030219d44c38c2bce14ce2c9ad08655592d8cf786bcd3a","how-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-chapter-102","how-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-chapter-100",461,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhow-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-cover.jpg"]