[{"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-47":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},2324759,4547,"Chapter 47: Intimate Friends","how-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-chapter-47",47,"\u003Cp>After some polite formalities, everyone took their seats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Dun waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, exquisite Shandong dishes were brought out by the waiters like a flowing stream—scallion-braised sea cucumber, nine-turn intestines, crystal pork knuckle, black fish egg soup—covering the entire table, while Maotai was poured into a decanter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The private room was filled with the aroma of alcohol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Yuan Bin’s boasting, the others finally learned that Li Luo had saved Xu Qing and that the two had sworn brotherhood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he could know Xu Qing,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>it was no surprise that Li Luo could also know Yu Feihong and call her “sister.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Guoli was a veteran of Beijing’s elite circles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coupled with his exceptional social skills, his network was deeply entrenched; though not on the same level as Jiang Wen or Xu Qing, they still moved within the same broad circle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this connection, they became much warmer toward Li Luo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lai Shuiqing and Yuan Bin were old acquaintances too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone at the table somehow turned out to be connected; after Li Luo, the youngest in age and seniority, toasted around the table, the atmosphere loosened up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He disliked these formal meals, but sometimes he had no choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Yuan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Setting down his cup, he asked curiously: “If I’m not mistaken, you’re the stunt coordinator for the crew, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Bin nodded, bowing slightly to Wu Zong: “Thank you, Boss Wu, for your kindness.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t mention it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Zong picked up a piece of crystal pork knuckle, chewed slowly, and shook his head: “Last year when I visited your set, I realized the stunt coordinator I hired was truly inadequate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I had to ask Brother Yuan to come lend a hand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With you in charge,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he gave Yuan Bin a thumbs-up: “I feel much more at ease.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Seven Little Fortunes were a golden brand in this circle; after finishing The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, Yuan Bin went on to direct another film, planning to take a break.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he couldn’t resist Wu Zong’s persistent coaxing and generous pay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Leave it to me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Bin patted his chest, confidently declaring: “I’ll design something spectacular—given Xiao Luo’s skills, the fight scenes will look amazing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flattered, Li Luo quickly raised his cup to show humility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Yuan Bin as stunt coordinator,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he also felt much more at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Su version of The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber either had a weak stunt coordinator or Su Youpeng’s martial arts were terrible—the fight scenes were painfully bad, with heavy reliance on stunt doubles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Filling this gap would surely make the final product far more impressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, the year turned to 2002.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>News reports buzzed everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to feelings of guilt, Su Youpeng accompanied Wu Zong through a one- or two-month-long ambiguous lead role before officially joining the Return of the Pearl Princess 3 cast, reprising the role of Yongqi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the male lead of The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>it was officially confirmed as Li Luo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of this, he was ambushed by journalists outside Beijing Film Academy for the first time, experiencing the barrage of cameras and microphones firsthand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately after came calls from family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if one was isolated from news,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>familiar people still took notice—his past role as Lin Pingzhi was dug up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, distant relatives no one had heard from in years appeared out of nowhere; when too many came, there weren’t enough chairs in the house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For this reason, Li Luo repeatedly warned:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smile at everyone, avoid discussing anything, refuse all loans—remember these twelve words as truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some thought, he decided not to return home for winter break.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he went back, he’d be buried under endless troubles; even his high school principal had shown up with gifts, asking when this outstanding graduate would come home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To give the younger students a proper lesson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo found it both amusing and exasperating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suspected the lesson was secondary—the real intent was to mooch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was hardly anyone yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they drained every drop of blood from him, it wouldn’t be enough; refusing outright would hurt feelings and damage his reputation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who knew how they’d twist things later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Better to hide away—it brought peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the last class of the fall semester over, winter break officially began; classmates filed out of the classroom, looking forward to the holidays.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo put down his pen and let out a huge yawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Playing two roles was a challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The copy of The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber on his desk was worn and creased, with annotations scribbled everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, Li Luo.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could lower his hand, a slender figure skipped over: “When are you going home?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though dressed in thick clothes,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>her figure was clearly excellent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She propped her elbows on the desk, chin resting lightly, glanced at the book, then blinked up at Li Luo’s handsome face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A classic little fangirl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she’d originally been motivated by self-interest, over time her attitude gradually changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her eyes, Li Luo wasn’t just handsome and talented—he was also rich.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he never slacked off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So now, her motives weren’t just self-interest—they were mixed with deep admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not going home.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo shook his head and closed the novel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re staying in Beijing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes lit up; she sat down beside him happily: “That’s great! When I’m bored during break, we can go out together.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the classroom emptied, she didn’t mind showing more closeness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through her deliberate efforts, at least in her view, she and he had become fairly close friends; if she could find a way to go further during the break…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, she gently bit her lip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiaoxiao.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo capped his pen, turned to face her oval face: “I need to be clear about something with you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The timing was right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time to gently push back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A little pull, a little push—that’s what made things interesting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his serious expression, Xiaoxiao’s heart skipped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This woman was genuinely attractive—her looks were the type of a virtuous wife and devoted mother, a quality especially prominent under Zhengyang Gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I understand what you mean.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tapped the desk, smiling: “But I’ll be extremely busy ahead. No time, and no energy for a relationship.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sorry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching her stunned expression, he slowly shook his head: “For the next few years, I’ll focus entirely on my career. You know how powerful the media is—I don’t want to be caught up in anything.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Between us,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>let’s keep some distance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These words left Xiaoxiao speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only was her hope of moving closer shattered—now he wanted to distance himself entirely, the exact opposite of what she’d planned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even lovers—she couldn’t even count on friendship anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’d invested months of effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t bear it—couldn’t bear being wiped clean so suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaoxiao clenched her teeth, pressing urgently: “Is it because I’m not beautiful enough?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It has nothing to do with that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo kept shaking his head, speaking calmly: “You’re very beautiful, but I truly don’t want to date, and I have no time—filming, you know, means months in a crew.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his cold tone, Xiaoxiao grew even more panicked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her sunk costs were too high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was the closest connection she’d ever had—she couldn’t bear to lose him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No one has set rules—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of hesitation crossed her mind, but Bian Xiaoxiao immediately made up her mind: “Between a man and a woman, it must be a romantic relationship.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t wait for any response from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She swiftly grabbed Li Luo’s hand and pressed it firmly against her own body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I like you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her breathing quickened, her eyes shimmering with tears: “I don’t need you to be my boyfriend—just be the man behind me, my close friend is enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Setting aside everything else, after one semester, Li Luo’s figure had deeply imprinted itself in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl, too, was smitten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, Bian Xiaoxiao had already experienced such things before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man before her was handsome and wealthy; she had no objection at all to something happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, it was Li Luo who stood stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the elasticity and softness beneath his hand, he couldn’t utter a single word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was too forward!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After entering society, he understood—actors knocking on doors late at night in a film crew was commonplace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they were still classmates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never expected that he’d merely landed a basic attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she immediately unleashed her ultimate move!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could recover, Bian Xiaoxiao swiftly glanced around the empty lecture hall, said nothing, and ducked under the desk.\u003C\u002Fp>",1435,"2026-06-20T17:17:01.025Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","316f9367b46c0b1d7813d8c40f0eb7bcb9d768477474dec81e356bf54776f32c","how-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-chapter-48","how-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-chapter-46",461,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhow-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-cover.jpg"]