[{"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-14":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},2324726,4547,"Chapter 14: Convincing Performance","how-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-chapter-14",14,"\u003Cp>The male lead was absent; the producer was furious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire crew became chaotic, not knowing what they were even filming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, producer Wang Weiguo helplessly called cut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They hastily ended the day’s shooting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rumors spread rapidly through the crew; many feared the production might collapse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who harbored such concerns included Little Nun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the hotel room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Impossible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pressing his bald head, Li Luo grinned at his own full buttocks in the mirror: “Look at who’s backing this drama—even if a few more leave, it won’t collapse!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mmm~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Lifeng lifted her head, stretching her aching jaw: “Then who do you think will replace the male lead?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In my opinion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She flicked her sultry eyes, stuck out her tongue, and smirked: “You should play him—you’ve got the ability, no problem.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This gesture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Made Li Luo shiver all over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even more impossible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He heaved her up with heavy breaths, hoisting her into the air: “That’s not a supporting role—even if Zhang Da Huizi is reckless, he won’t cast a newcomer!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a startled cry, Chen Lifeng sank her silver teeth deep into Li Luo’s thick shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The murmurs abruptly ceased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Li Erpeng’s swift arrival on set, all rumors vanished without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The events that had happened before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one mentioned them again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least, no one dared discuss them openly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the kind-faced face of the well-known entrepreneur, Li Luo felt an unexpected sigh of relief; as a reincarnator, he feared most anything veering off course, for that meant losing countless opportunities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after thinking it over, he chuckled silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the tide of fate, he was but an ant—his ability to influence events was severely limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once back on track,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shooting immediately resumed in full swing, striving to recover lost progress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Li Luo.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Zhong waved him over: “This next scene is crucial—it’ll fully reveal Lin Pingzhi’s character. First, tell me how you understand him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shooting proceeded smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Da Huizi was in good spirits and even wanted to discuss the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crew was now in a bamboo grove, beside a wooden cottage, where Lin Pingzhi and Linghu Chong’s first meeting would be filmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had already shot for several days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mostly action scenes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo had naturally performed them flawlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this was his first proper dramatic scene; knowing the actor was from a background in ensemble work, Zhang Zhong decided to give him private coaching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief pause, Li Luo spoke: “Lin Pingzhi starts with low martial skill, yet he’s chivalrous and righteous—he immediately intervenes to rescue Yue Lingshan when he sees injustice.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This stems from his good upbringing, so his manners are proper.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling the character profile, he nodded firmly: “But he’s still inexperienced, and his wealthy background has made him somewhat aloof.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not bad!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Zhong scratched his beard: “You’ve got this character down cold.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d expected to spend hours explaining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn’t expect this kid grasped it so thoroughly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Director Zhang.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo seized the chance, showering praise: “It’s mostly because the script is excellent—I just read the novel a few more times and understood it all!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flattered the screenwriter while subtly boosting himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Zhong nodded approvingly, added a few more details, then signaled the crew to prepare for the next take.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scene occurs at the story’s opening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it wasn’t shot first—mainly due to logistical concerns; film shoots rarely follow script order, or costs would skyrocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Performance: Beginner, Exp 25\u002F1000】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Physique: Not Beginner, Exp 63\u002F100】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Dialogue: Not Beginner, Exp 50\u002F100】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glancing at his personal stats, Li Luo strode confidently toward his marked position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Nun was an excellent experience source; after intensive grinding, he’d gained multiple attributes. After reaching Beginner in Performance, he’d sought advice from senior crew members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After rehearsing a scene, Wei Zi, who played Yue Buqun, spoke bluntly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least in his view, Li Luo’s acting skill was already on par with third- or fourth-year students from the Central Academy of Drama.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combined with his deep understanding of Lin Pingzhi,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo had no trouble delivering a convincing performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Action.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a casual wave, Zhang Zhong stared at the monitor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dressed in white robes, Li Luo entered the cottage with two subordinates; he glanced around, frowned slightly at the dilapidated eatery, yet his lips curled into a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mmm~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Zhong nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This kid’s good!” curious drama director Wang Jianzhong asked: “He’s solid in both action and drama—why haven’t I heard of him? Which school did he graduate from?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes, you can tell in just one or two glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With their experience,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes were sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ll never guess,” Zhang Zhong scratched his beard, smugly: “This kid was a background actor at Hengdian—I picked him up during a business trip!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What??”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just Wang Jianzhong—even Chen Lifeng, who had come to watch, widened her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t believe what she’d heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Absolutely true.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing their expressions, Zhang Zhong felt a quiet thrill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Squeak~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid Little Nun’s gritted-teeth growl, the performance on the monitor continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miao Dingding, in ugly makeup, stepped forward and took the prey from one of the guards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was portraying Yue Lingshan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had debuted in 1993 and was an experienced young actress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here, here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the guard handed over the prey, he roared loudly: “Take this, turn it into snacks for drinks!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh my, sir.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Erpeng, with fake beard, fanned himself and bowed low, beaming: “You want to drink?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Li Luo turned his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gave Linghu Chong’s disguised innkeeper a calm smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d made a slight adjustment—the original actor had portrayed this moment too aloof, failing to capture Lin Pingzhi’s proper etiquette; he felt a tweak would be better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze swept past, then he walked away, hands behind his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He fully exited the frame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard exchanged a few more lines with Li Erpeng, and the scene ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Zhong grabbed the megaphone and shouted into the cottage: “All of you did well—let’s do another take.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as he was present,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The director’s authority was directly usurped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, Wang Jianzhong had no complaints—he willingly played the tool, as domestic film sets didn’t follow director-centered or producer-centered systems; whoever was stronger dictated the rules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some crews even just followed the actors’ lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A circus of chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the cast of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, Zhang Zhong is unquestionably the most dominant figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the sound from the loudspeaker, all the actors voiced no complaints.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They quickly returned to their positions before filming resumed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Filming is like this—repeating over and over until they are satisfied with the take.\u003C\u002Fp>",1103,"2026-06-20T17:17:01.025Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","8baf20d26ee364df03a88c8d8f0726c507cbd7594431d287960623aa38f81ddd","how-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-chapter-15","how-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-chapter-13",461,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhow-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-cover.jpg"]