[{"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-6":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},2324718,4547,"Chapter 6: Smiling Like a Flower","how-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-chapter-6",6,"\u003Cp>Although the producer works behind the scenes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Zhang Da Hu Zi is different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His outgoing personality and distinctive appearance have made him more famous than many actors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially after producing a series of Jin Yong dramas, he nearly became a household name—though his fame isn’t that great yet, industry insiders can still easily recognize him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid the stunned gazes of the extras.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo walked calmly toward the black Cherokee with the wooden sword in hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man was indeed a celebrity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he carried the confidence of a transmigrator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just be neither humble nor arrogant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No need to grovel or lick his boots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stopped, nodded to the baseball cap man, then smiled and greeted Zhang Da Hu Zi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just the extras.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He himself was also confused—what could this man possibly want with him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you know who I am?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Da Hu Zi’s eyes scanned Li Luo repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not particularly tall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Convenient for acting with female actresses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good-looking yet with a touch of youthfulness, highly suited to the role; even more rare was that cold gaze just now—he expressed the exact emotion Zhang needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo paused slightly, then nodded: “Director Zhang, hello.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t know how to address him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But calling him “director” was certainly fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you one of the extras here?” Zhang Da Hu Zi’s expression grew even more satisfied as he began to inquire: “I saw you just now perform a few sword techniques?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just the extras—even minor actors would stumble over their words when they saw him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kid’s interesting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart pounded hard; Li Luo continued: “That’s the Wudang Seven-Star Sword Art. I’ve practiced it for a while.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Da Hu Zi changed the subject: “Do you know Lin Pingzhi?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo’s grip on the sword hilt tightened, veins bulging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t a fool—this kind of big shot wouldn’t waste time chatting with a lowly extra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apparently, the lucky cola he drank yesterday had finally kicked in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Pingzhi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He of course knew who that was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most protagonist-like supporting character in The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, burdened with a blood feud, who ultimately castrated himself to avenge his family, transforming from a chivalrous hero into a ruthless, desperate man doomed to suffer but unable to die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he remembered correctly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>this Jin Yong drama, which relied entirely on its peers for contrast yet saw its reputation surge, was released within these past two years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo’s voice was dry: “I’ve read the book—The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, a faint blush rose on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how calm his mindset,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>anyone would feel emotional under such circumstances—Li Luo was no exception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared intently into Zhang Jizhong’s eyes, his expression tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had thought about his future path before: with his fist techniques and sword art, plus the system’s boost, he’d planned to slowly transition from extra to stunt performer, build a reputation, then seek other opportunities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, was he about to leap three levels at once?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>his heart pounded like a drum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This reaction made Zhang Da Hu Zi stroke his beard and nod approvingly—this was the normal response one should have.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t like wasting words.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Da Hu Zi waved his hand, bluntly saying: “I’m preparing to film The Smiling, Proud Wanderer. I think you’re perfect for the role of Lin Pingzhi. Interested?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s an extra—fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Explaining the script, helping actors understand their roles, that’s part of his job anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>sometimes an actor’s natural fit to the role matters more than pure acting skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s a saying: playing oneself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His forehead throbbed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Li Luo accepted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was there to hesitate about? Even if they asked him to play Lu Dayou to entertain monkeys, he’d say yes—it’s a named role, infinitely better than a background extra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Experience is a key to the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a credit for playing a famous role in The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, future auditions would treat him with far greater respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through Zhang Da Hu Zi’s introduction, Li Luo learned the baseball cap man was the producer of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also accepted the man’s business card.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After clarifying a few details, the Cherokee drove off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after the dust settled, Li Luo still felt dazed—he pinched his thigh hard, snapping himself back to reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Luo Ge.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a soft voice called: “Smoke?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Er shuffled over with a sly grin, holding out a Hongta Mountain cigarette with both hands—no trace left of his earlier mockery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief hesitation, Li Luo smiled and took it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Click.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could move, Liu Er quickly lit the lighter, cupping the flame carefully in his palm to offer it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gripped the cigarette, then glanced around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When had it happened?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other extras had all gathered around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stared at him with pure excitement, their eyes filled with nothing but envy—not a trace of jealousy—smiles blooming like flowers all around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who doesn’t know Zhang Da Hu Zi?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the director of this very production might not even get a word with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what happened, one thing was certain:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo had really gone too far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone had seen what just happened—dozens of eyes burned with heat, fixed on the business card in his hand; for them, this was nothing less than a ladder to heaven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, not even teasing—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>just talking to him a few words might become a talking point for life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t an exaggeration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Hengdian, you never know what dreamlike thing might happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He patted Liu Er’s shoulder and smiled: “But my throat’s a bit itchy—I’ll smoke another time~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light taps sent shivers through the other man’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly joined in with a sycophantic laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahaha.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sight made Li Luo burst into loud laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The extras didn’t know why he was laughing, but laughing along was definitely safe—ten-odd men looked at each other, their laughter nearly echoing across the sky, softening even the cold wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A major producer had noticed a lowly extra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And left him a business card.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Word was, the guy was handsome—probably caught his eye for his ass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another rumor claimed the kid had swung his sword, a flash of cold light, and his sword qi had punctured the producer’s tire, catching his attention—he was supposedly some martial sect’s heir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rumors swept through the Hengdian extra circle like a hurricane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a time,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>people could be seen walking the streets of Hengdian carrying swords everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This supposedly true story further strengthened the Hengdian drifters’ faith—they believed one day they too could be spotted by a great director and walk the path to fame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Li Luo, who had triggered the hurricane, was now shouldering his backpack and desperately squeezing onto the green-skinned train.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After having a meal with Yu Hong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He promptly packed his bags and returned home, ending this brief trip to Hengdian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before joining the production.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could still go home and properly celebrate the New Year!\u003C\u002Fp>",1184,"2026-06-20T17:17:01.025Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","89ef84e06570655028247d1f30cf09d70418314325b84af12ca74598dff035fa","how-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-chapter-7","how-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-chapter-5",461,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhow-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-cover.jpg"]