[{"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-37":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},2324749,4547,"Chapter 37: My Kidneys","how-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-chapter-37",37,"\u003Cp>By the barbecue stall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The angry girl bit hard into her skewer, her eyes brimming with resentment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if she disliked this woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo had to admit Huang Shengyi was truly beautiful—describing her as stunningly attractive was no exaggeration; among the girls in class, she stood out the most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s mine—I already ate it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After she swallowed the meat, he slowly picked up a mushroom skewer and savored a bite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Shengyi’s face turned pale; she grabbed a bottle of beer and downed it in one gulp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s mine too—I already drank it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo pressed on, watching her with amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Puh~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thick spray of beer foam shot out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Nailiang instantly activated Flash to dodge the attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He’s just teasing you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Huang Shengyi’s eyes welling up, Jia Nailiang quickly waved his hands: “We just sat down—we haven’t touched anything!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough, enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Luodan sighed in exasperation: “Every time you two meet, it’s like needles clashing with wheat awns.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the start of school and through military training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’ve always been like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a while, others suspected Li Luo was using this tactic to court Huang Shengyi—but seeing how utterly indifferent he was, they could only conclude they were oil and water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo chewed his mushroom skewer, glancing at Wang Luodan with a grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This woman thrives because of her personality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she’s ruined by it too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her bold, unfiltered nature made her perfect for a role in the drama Struggle, giving her a brief surge of fame—but her reckless tongue offended many, and her star dimmed quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fellow actress in the industry with a similar niche: One-Finger Zen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who swiftly replaced her position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Luodan and Bian Xiaoxiao quickly stepped in to smooth things over; Huang Shengyi suppressed her urge to leave and sat down, still fuming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her expression, Li Luo chuckled inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time he goaded her into a rage, he felt immensely pleased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too bad he got no reward for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Shengyi couldn’t even get angry—his casual remarks were always impossible to fault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All she could do was grind her teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ding~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elevator doors opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The glasses-wearing man wiped sweat from his forehead, hurried out, crossed the long corridor, then shoved open the lavish office door: “Boss Wu, I’ve got bad news.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw the man sitting in the boss’s chair, eyes half-closed, clearly enjoying himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He froze mid-step, lips tightly shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after a full minute did Wu Dun, half-reclined in his chair, open his eyes: “Speak. What is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a woman with a stunning figure crawled out from beneath the spacious desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wore a tight black pencil skirt, her white blouse unbuttoned halfway—her figure could only be described as a storm of curves, her sultry face framed by black-rimmed glasses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the sight was tempting, the glasses-wearing man dared not look longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just now,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he licked his lips, stammering: “I double-checked the contract with Mr. Su and found the fax machine malfunctioned—the contract wasn’t sent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just resend it, then.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Dun took the cigar offered by his secretary, exhaled a thick plume of smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze toward his subordinate turned sharp and cruel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s like this,” the glasses-wearing man pulled out a handkerchief and wiped his sweat: “I just got a call from Mr. Su. While he was waiting for the contract, Qiong Yao paid him a surprise visit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Out of courtesy, he’s already accepted The Return of the Pearl Princess 3.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He asked me to apologize to Boss Wu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sooner had he finished than a spark flew through the air—the cigar slammed into the glasses-wearing man’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t dare move an inch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The filming schedule for The Return of the Pearl Princess 3 overlaps almost exactly with our upcoming drama—the pre-production is already underway, and in a few months we’re scheduled to start shooting—but our lead actor is now gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just getting hit with a cigar?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Be glad it’s only that!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You Peng.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Dun didn’t waste time assigning blame—he immediately picked up the phone: “Yeah, yeah, can you reconsider? Didn’t we already agree?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can’t say no?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Penalty fee?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The phone clicked dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Dun stared gloomily at the ashtray, letting the cigar smoke curl upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other end, Su Youpeng had practically begged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That crafty old woman had not only locked the contract but also demanded a hefty penalty fee—Wu Dun couldn’t pay it for her, and her background was no less powerful; he couldn’t just snatch the actor away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no choice but to stay silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“F*** you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Dun gripped the ashtray, suppressing the urge to hurl it: “What are you still doing here? Go find a suitable replacement!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve tried.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The glasses-wearing man was drenched in sweat, wiping frantically: “All male actors at the same level already have scheduling conflicts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bang~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ashtray flew out in fury, grazing the glasses-wearing man’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It smashed into the filing cabinet, shattering the glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless shards fell like crystal, clattering onto the TV screen, which was playing the latest version of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Pingzhi, surrounded by a group of bodyguards, was galloping on horseback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That image of fine clothes and proud steed\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>completely captured Wu Dun’s attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Big kidney, here you go~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the boss’s call, a full tray of grilled kidneys was placed on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three girls’ expressions changed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In their horrified stares, Li Luo grabbed a handful, devouring them one by one with delight, then playfully offered one to Huang Shengyi: “Tastes great—want to try?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could refuse,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he pulled it back, shaking his head: “Nah, this isn’t the kind of thing a rich girl like you eats. I’ll just enjoy it myself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sooner had he spoken than the skewer was snatched from his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment’s hesitation,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Shengyi closed her eyes and bit down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression was pure disgust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after chewing a few bites, she opened her eyes in surprise: “Actually, it’s delicious. Try some!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bian Xiaoxiao and Wang Luodan exchanged glances and immediately reached for the skewers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Nailiang didn’t hold back at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, those are my kidneys!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo ended up losing out—he watched helplessly as the grilled kidneys were swiftly devoured by the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ring~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he brooded, his phone rang in his pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Big Brother Wu, good evening.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the number, pressed answer, and grinned: “What can I do for you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice on the other end was blunt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It left him speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Dun always spoke straight: “Where are you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jingcheng.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haidian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Be more specific.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next to Beijing Electric, behind Huangtingzi Community, second intersection, third table at the old Northeast barbecue stall—I'm sitting at the one facing the roadside.\" Li Luo swallowed a sip of beer and shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that specific enough?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll be there soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Dun muttered irritably and hung up the phone.\u003C\u002Fp>",1155,"2026-06-20T17:17:01.025Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","c173b67fa8203e5adc4faf61567b52d0132df6d11d61a481b82ba875bf6ac06a","how-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-chapter-38","how-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-chapter-36",461,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhow-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-cover.jpg"]