[{"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-36":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},2324748,4547,"Chapter 36: Midnight Snack","how-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-chapter-36",36,"\u003Cp>“Clang~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crumpled aluminum can fell into the trash bin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gazing at the faintly visible “Very Cola” logo, he patted his belly contentedly; after the last luck boost, he’d been given a huge opportunity—he wondered what this one would bring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m thirsty too~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft voice echoed through the living room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo grabbed two bottles of mineral water and returned; Xu Qing stepped out of the bathroom holding a towel, continuously wiping her damp hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sank back down helplessly, grabbing a pair of seven-eighths casual pants and pulling them on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A twist, a pull.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her full buttocks were snugly wrapped in the pants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where are you going?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Handing her the opened mineral water, Li Luo asked curiously: “Aren’t you going to rest a bit longer?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After gulping down several sips, Xu Qing shot him an annoyed glance: “Are you sure staying here counts as resting?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This little tormentor, as stubborn as a wild ox.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He demanded endlessly without fatigue, leaving her nearly cramping—where did he get that endless strength?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t go!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo pulled her close, showering her with sweet nothings: “You have no idea how I got through basic training—I missed you every day, your smile, the way you smelled.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cut himself off just in time, barely avoiding singing it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint, tender confession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made Xu Qing’s head spin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shut up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She forced herself to stay rational, grabbing more clothes and pulling them on: “I’ve got a producer meeting tonight—I need to discuss my next role.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wei Zi is there too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo’s interest instantly sparked: “Can I go say hello to Teacher Wei Zi?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Zi was the actor who played Yue Buqun in *The Smiling, Proud Wanderer*; during filming, he’d even asked him for acting advice—they got along well. He wouldn’t have thought of it if he hadn’t known.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now that he did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to pay him a visit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calling actors “Teacher” had already started becoming common.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only those with real talent earned the title; those called “Teacher” normally refused it humbly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a weighty term.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one knew when this trend had gone too far—in the future, even minor actors, minor celebrities, or variety show hosts on stage were called “Teacher.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But by then, the meaning had changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just a polite formality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Luo.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing paused, her expression turning serious: “There’s something I won’t lie to you about—I need to tell you upfront.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s just saying hello.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo laughed wryly: “I’m not asking you to get me roles.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d already stepped into this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the peak of *The Smiling, Proud Wanderer*, people kept approaching him through connections from the set.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Talent agencies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Acting offers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But due to school and basic training, he turned them all down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most were from unknown small companies or forgettable small crews—but it proved there was demand; he didn’t need Xu Qing’s help to land roles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let me explain.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing’s expression was complicated as she gripped Li Luo’s hand and spoke slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did he learn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was meeting about a military drama.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And one of the actors in it had once been involved with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t want you to find out about it on the news later.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing leaned against his shoulder and whispered: “You have to believe me—those things are all in the past. But if it bothers you, I can turn down the job.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given today’s media’s nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old scandals would definitely be dug up; headlines about “rekindled romance” would flood the papers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t want such rumors to create distance between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You must take it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo pinched her lips and gave her a loud kiss: “Take it openly. Let the newspapers say whatever they want. Prioritize your career—do you think I don’t trust you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The military drama she mentioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d watched it—honestly, it was well-made.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t force Xu Qing to give up this opportunity just because she’d once dated the male lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t like Deng Chao’s ex-girlfriend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That kind of drama was something he could never accept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for having dated someone before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That wasn’t worth mentioning—everyone had past relationships.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just after showering, Li Luo got a call from Jia Naiming; he changed clothes, slipped on flip-flops, and headed toward Huangtingzi Community.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A barbecue stall had been set up by the roadside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>White smoke rolled out with the scent of grilled meat; the skewers sizzled, dripping oil—he swallowed hard, his afternoon exhaustion forgotten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lo-ge, over here!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Naiming waved enthusiastically: “Order whatever you want—I’m treating you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kid was generous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his family’s financial situation was indeed excellent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Twenty lamb kidneys.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo scanned the stall, then added: “Plus half a case of Tsingtao—ice-cold as possible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who said you’re paying?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He plopped onto a small stool, taking the beer Jia Naiming handed him: “You call me Lo-ge all day—tonight I’m treating you to lamb kidneys, giving you a proper boost.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aren’t you afraid you won’t sleep tonight?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Naiming grinned, raising his glass bottle: “You’re older than me, so calling you Lo-ge is only right. If not for you looking out for me during training, that instructor would’ve broken me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This round’s on me—cheers!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he looked soft and delicate, he had the boldness of a Northeasterner; he raised the bottle and guzzled it down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo downed his beer in one go too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He set the bottle down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both let out a simultaneous burp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With basic training over, the barbecue stall was packed tonight; tables were full. Luckily, Jia Naiming moved fast—the table was already piled high with grilled skewers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They drank and ate, satisfying their cravings after days of deprivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Li Luo, Naiming.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they ate merrily, a voice called out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the smoke, several girls appeared; Wang Luodan strolled over with hands in pockets, looking cool and aloof.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bian Xiaoxiao waved happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Sheng, in the middle, forced a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were all attractive, their long, pale legs dazzling to look at.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh wow, what a coincidence.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Naiming greeted them immediately: “Sit down, join us—we can share a table. Hard to find seats tonight.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo said nothing, continuing to eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, they were classmates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They saw each other daily, hadn’t wronged him, no need to be rude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They saw each other daily, and he had never wronged her; there was no need to give him a cold shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bian Xiaoxiao eagerly sat beside Li Luo: “Sorry to bother you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bian Xiaoxiao was only too happy to oblige and immediately sat down beside Li Luo: “Then I’ll be intruding on you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Luodan, being blunt, tossed his hair and sat down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Sheng hesitated, unsure whether to sit at the same table as that jerk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Sheng’s expression hesitated, uncertain whether he should eat at the same table as that bastard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo lifted his eyelids slightly and pointed with the skewer of grilled beef: \"Our Miss Huang can't handle street food? Over there's a big hotel—heard the food's good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who said I can't handle it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Sheng snatched the beef skewer from his hand like a porcupine bristling.\u003C\u002Fp>",1191,"2026-06-20T17:17:01.025Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","dbbdbb6947c69907565b68003f003fa8843a1d4d8c5e41ac7b38b3ebf775b21a","how-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-chapter-37","how-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-chapter-35",461,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhow-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-cover.jpg"]