[{"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-24":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},2324736,4547,"Chapter 24: Toasting and Drinking","how-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-chapter-24",24,"\u003Cp>“Call me grandfather three times now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo pinched his fingers into a orchid gesture, glanced at his nails, then smirked as he glanced forward: “I’ll let you live one more year—how about that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hunchbacked elder across the table leaned on his wooden cane, sneering: “Aren’t you the little hunchback who knelt down and kissed my feet, calling me grandfather back then?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a flick of his hand, Li Luo smiled coldly: “Old sir, your memory is indeed sharp.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, he.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looked as if wearing a mask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His smile was a facade; his eyes brimmed with murderous intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ha~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Gaofeng growled and kicked the table with a sudden burst of force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thick wooden table flew into the air, spinning and crashing forward amid a cloud of dust; Li Luo merely flicked his wrist, and the base of his scabbard shattered the table into splinters, then smoothly gripped the hilt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a subtle twist of strength, he effortlessly drew his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the fleeting moments he spun away, sword flowers danced wildly in his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His steps were meticulously precise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tiny, light steps shifted as his sturdy frame moved with uncanny grace; his red robe fluttered, strands of long hair brushed his face, and the whole man radiated sinister charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One take.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the monitor, Zhang Zhongzhi slapped his thigh in satisfaction: “Get ready—Yu Canghai’s coming on next.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Weiguo clenched his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shifted his aching thigh aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not bad!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Dun, experienced and observant, was secretly astonished: he hadn’t expected that after the camera rolled, this young man named Li Luo would transform completely—becoming unnervingly effeminate, his movements astonishingly fluid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had assumed Yuan Bin was just speaking in empty flattery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it seemed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was real substance to it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It really is good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Zhongzhi didn’t hold back his praise: “This kid reads scripts constantly—he’s completely internalized the character.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Luo.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing and Miao Dingding, who had been background extras in the bamboo pavilion, stepped forward quickly; the former exclaimed: “Good lad, you actually pulled off that feeling!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, sisters, for your guidance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo smiled faintly, swayed his waist, and flicked his sleeves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To portray Lin Pingzhi’s post-self-castration state, he spent a week studying female cast members—observing their gestures, expressions, and even the subtlest shifts in their gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He finally captured the essence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahaha.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The posture made the two women burst into bell-like laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Xu Qing’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was unmistakable admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Li Luo looked like this now, who doesn’t admire talent?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after his subtle hint did she stomp her foot and drag Miao Dingding toward Wu Dun, who was waving from afar—though she didn’t care about his status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was a senior figure in the industry; a greeting was still necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Li Luo’s gaze shifted, it fell upon the bamboo pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Erpeng yawned deliberately, turned away with a cold expression; seeing this, he could only smile faintly, absorbing the character’s inner world, waiting for the next scene to begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this circle, sometimes you can’t give in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even knowing the other man resented him, he couldn’t ask Zhang Zhongzhi to stop promoting him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just pretend you noticed nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the crew was ready, Lin Pingzhi’s revenge battle resumed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the perfected Bixie Sword Manual, he effortlessly slaughtered the entire Qingcheng Sect disciples; despite Yu Canghai and Mu Gaofeng fighting desperately, they couldn’t withstand the mad, demonic Lin Pingzhi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fenghu Chong, Ren Yingying, Yue Lingshan, and others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watched Lin Pingzhi’s revenge battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the midst of battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helpless, Mu Gaofeng clung desperately to Lin Pingzhi’s thigh and bit down with savage fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Canghai leapt onto his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clung on tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo’s face twisted in fury; he raised his sword and stabbed violently into the hunchback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he wildly elbowed backward, sending Yu Canghai spewing blood; as his sword swung, the surrounding explosives detonated with thunderous booms, making everyone nearby break into sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he drove his sword deep into Mu Gaofeng’s hunchback—and when he pulled it free, a stream of poison gushed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It sprayed over his face and head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ahhh!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the poison’s sting, Lin Pingzhi roared, channeling his inner Qi to blast both men flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they hit the ground, Yu Canghai and Mu Gaofeng died simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve avenged myself!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahaha.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father, Mother—I’ve avenged you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahaha.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo staggered, swung his sleeves, and turned with wild laughter, pouring out years of suppressed grief and injustice; his manic laughter echoed throughout the entire set.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Creak.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A grating sound came from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miao Dingding turned her head and saw Li Erpeng gripping the wooden table tightly, face twisted with resentment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly looked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Better to mind one’s own business—best to pretend nothing happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the day’s shooting ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main cast and crew boarded a minibus and headed to the hotel for a drinking party with visiting guests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing disliked this atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She ate a little, took one sip of wine, then left the gathering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as she refused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Few could force her to drink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo had no such luxury now, nor did he wish for it; having chosen to play this game, networking was unavoidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Interestingly, Li Erpeng had stirred up a competitive spirit again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He picked up the wine pitcher and fixed his gaze on Li Luo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After several rounds of drinking, seeing the man begin to lose composure, he clasped his hands in surrender: “I yield.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing when to advance and retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is how one understands gain and loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was the male lead; if you overshadow him too much, you’ll only hurt yourself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Dun’s face wore a pig-like expression, but his mind was sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He watched the entire drinking scene, then, glancing at Li Luo’s clear-eyed composure, signaled his assistant to bring out several boxes of cigars and distributed them: “These are Cuban cigars—try them and tell me what you think.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After smoothing things over, the atmosphere quickly relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone smoked cigars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Began chatting about industry gossip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Erpeng, feeling he’d reclaimed his dignity, beamed and lavished praise on the two producers while casually pontificating—he quickly became the center of the banquet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo smoked his cigar, sipping wine intermittently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He noticed someone watching him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned and saw Wu Dun smiling warmly, raising his glass in salute; Li Luo smiled back, lifted his cup, and drained it in one gulp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Drip~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swiping his spare key card, Li Luo pushed open the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several vases stood arranged, filled with colorful flowers, instantly pleasing the eye upon entry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though not his first visit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The luxurious decor still left him awestruck—had he not been born in another life as an ordinary man, he never would have imagined that by the year 2000, such opulence already existed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qing-jie?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He called out loudly and walked in as if he knew the place well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vast living room was empty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was puzzled, he saw through the TV screen’s reflection Xu Qing tiptoeing out from a nearby small room, wearing pajamas and holding a pillow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little thief.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A whistling wind came from behind, accompanied by a feminine cry: “Catch this pillow!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sidestepped effortlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo tripped his foot and pulled the attacker forward with a sweep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a scream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing flew into the air and landed heavily on the large sofa, the springs causing her chest to jolt violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sight stirred an unnamed rage in Li Luo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clenched his fists, grinning wickedly as he strode forward: “I don’t know which school of female hero you belong to, but today you’ve fallen into my hands—I’ll make sure you regret it!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another cry escaped Xu Qing as she tried to rise and flee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her ankle tightened suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned her eyes, soft and seductive, to find five fingers gripping her firmly; she could only helplessly bite her red lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo pounced on her without mercy.\u003C\u002Fp>",1337,"2026-06-20T17:17:01.025Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","ba9ed609df18d79e30dceb1268be840bdac19f0bfccb45ee55bf704552ff9db8","how-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-chapter-25","how-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-chapter-23",461,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhow-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-cover.jpg"]