[{"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-50":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},2324762,4547,"Chapter 50: Rejoining the Set","how-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-chapter-50",50,"\u003Cp>Loud laughter echoed continuously in the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Li Luo, Li Luo.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Xuan wiped away tears from the corners of his eyes and shook his head, smiling: “After all these years, you’re the first person to ask me how much my goodwill is worth—how could a mere mortal like me possibly know?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But if you’re asking about class funds—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted his teacup and blew on the floating foam: “Depends on the size of the role you’ve taken—could be dozens, hundreds, or even two or three thousand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That amount.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Made Li Luo raise his eyebrows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re the male lead—how could the role be small?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spending several thousand yuan stung a bit, but consider it money well spent for a good reputation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After taking leave, there was still some time before the next class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo drove straight to the bank, withdrew four thousand yuan, circled around for a while, then rushed back to school before class, carrying two large bags.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, he carried one bag of tea around to each teacher’s office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite being repeatedly refused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still dropped the gifts and ran off, leaving Huo Xuan both amused and exasperated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he returned to the classroom with the remaining bag, cheers erupted, and someone even blew a loud whistle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ooo~~~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Luo lives!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perfect! Thank you, Brother Luo!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone beamed at the Starbucks bags in his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t rush,” Li Luo said cheerfully, placing the large bag of coffee on the desk in the front row under the gaze of the entire class: “I bought enough—everyone gets one!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those final words calmed the students’ excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nobody was short of a cup of coffee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But among classmates, some things taste better when you fight over them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here’s the thing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the familiar faces, Li Luo tapped the desk: “You all know I’ve taken a role—I’m heading to set in the next couple of days, so I’m here to say goodbye.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At those words, the entire classroom fell completely silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it was a small class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Few people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The material we studied was unusual—we laughed and cried together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We all got along well, so hearing Li Luo was leaving stirred mixed feelings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Envy, like Wang Luodan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wondering when they’d ever reach that point themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reluctance, like Bian Xiaoxiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’d enjoyed their private interactions—now that he was leaving, she didn’t know when she’d see him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Complexity, like Huang Sheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since that flamboyant figure had pierced her heart last time, her attitude had subtly shifted—sometimes she’d just ignore his soft rebuffs, leaving Li Luo embarrassed and awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’d hoped this semester would bring more chances to interact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now he was leaving suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I won’t say much more.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo pulled out a thick envelope from his pocket and handed it smiling to the class monitor: “Three thousand yuan—I’m sponsoring the class fund. Eat, drink, karaoke—spend it however you like!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When real money came out, no one teased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it wasn’t coffee or drinks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When money was involved, most students still felt shy—they weren’t hardened yet, and this gesture stirred ripples across the class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo had never revealed how much he earned playing Zhang Wuji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But judging by this—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It must be a lot!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They began imagining their own futures, longing for the day they’d achieve fame and success.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wishing you smooth filming.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The class monitor took the envelope and hugged Li Luo tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others surged forward, shaking his hand or embracing him—he couldn’t keep up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When you have time—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Nailiang gripped Li Luo’s hand firmly, his face full of envy:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ll come visit you on set.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sure~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo smiled and patted his shoulder: “Always welcome—just send me a text ahead of time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What you learn from books is shallow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Visiting a set to observe filming firsthand is something they all must do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bian Xiaoxiao seized this legitimate chance to hug him tightly, saying with double meaning: “Don’t forget your classmates—come back often when you can.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This woman had gotten hooked!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The filming location was just outside Jingcheng—she just wouldn’t see him in class. She could easily fulfill this small wish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to the next person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo extended his hand with a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it came to ambition, this one surpassed even the rest—and in the end, she’d gotten what she wanted. Human nature is selfish; she simply chose what benefited her most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as they didn’t bother him, they were just ordinary classmates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s wrong?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Sheng opened her arms wide, tilting her head: “Don’t I deserve a hug?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman had bright eyes and white teeth—her smile was like spring wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course not.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo shrugged and reached out loosely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, Huang Sheng gripped him tightly, whispering low: “It’s a little sad not seeing your annoying face around campus anymore.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Still, I wish you success with your new drama.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Huang Sheng slipped away into the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving Li Luo standing there bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while longer, he gathered his things and walked out the bright classroom door under everyone’s gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky was just beginning to lighten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo yawned as he stepped out of the apartment building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He greeted an old man walking his dog, downed a full stomach of soy milk and fried dough sticks at a breakfast stall, then slowly drove his Mercedes G-Class toward Huairou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Filming locations in China aren’t just Hengdian and Water Margin City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are film bases around Jingcheng too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Feiteng Film Base in Yangsong Town, HR District, is one of them—and it’s the primary filming location for this adaptation of The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the schedule,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire drama’s filming will take place around Jingcheng—even the outdoor scenes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The drama involves a large cast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just the actor salaries are a huge expense; two million yuan sounds like a lot, but big scenes can cost the crew over a hundred thousand yuan per day—you have to be frugal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Few productions would dare to do what Zhang Da Hu Zi does—scouting real locations everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over an hour later, daylight fully broke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo pulled up steadily beside the hotel—the opening ceremony would be held at the Feiteng Film Base, and the hotel right ahead was part of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today’s two tasks: the opening ceremony and the opening banquet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Key cast members will appear on camera in costume for the media; those with availability will start filming immediately, while others without schedules will give interviews and then return to their other commitments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pressed the correct floor button, and the elevator doors slowly closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait a moment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the doors were about to shut, a slightly urgent voice sounded outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo had to press the button again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two people stepped in—the first was tall and powerfully built, even taller than Li Luo, radiating strong presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wearing a stylish checkered artist’s cap and large sunglasses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seemed socially anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After entering, he silently moved to the corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other person glanced at the control panel, then stood in the center of the elevator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo glanced sideways and his eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t this the founder of free-riding?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ximen.” He nearly blurted it out, then happily extended his hand: “Aren’t you Teacher Xu? Hello, hello—I’m your loyal fan!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could I not be loyal? I’ve watched those classic films over and over again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His epic barrel battle with Ye Zimei left Li Luo in awe; in his view, the artistic mastery was as high as a three- or four-story building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, alongside Li Yuehua, he performed a breathtaking feat of flying and diving, light as a dragonfly skimming water, an invincible whirlwind of fire and wind, and a subterranean dragon that left viewers stunned, their admiration flowing endlessly like water rushing eastward.\u003C\u002Fp>",1298,"2026-06-20T17:17:01.025Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","d832bb19f4cb9a6b58b119024df792b3d53242994c72c1e066a58e9b68eaf2ce","how-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-chapter-51","how-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-chapter-49",461,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhow-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-cover.jpg"]