[{"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-74":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},2324786,4547,"Chapter 74: Are You Helping Me Chase Her?","how-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-chapter-74",74,"\u003Cp>“Dong~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crisp text message tone sounded beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s… someone… looking for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bian Xiaoxiao’s words came in fragments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo was deep in the thick of things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out of caution, Xu Qing and Yu Feihong always deleted messages immediately after chatting, and they always began their texts with “Little Brother,” completely unafraid of Bian Xiaoxiao seeing them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s the benefit of having a sworn sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo had actually let her look at his phone—Bian Xiaoxiao felt a surge of delight and reached out instinctively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The events at the KTV had long been forgotten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We had an agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’re just close friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither of us interferes in the other’s affairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She understood the glittering, hedonistic world she was in, and knew Li Luo had more than just her—he never brought her back to his place, so she’d already guessed some truths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing even Huang Shengyi, who was usually surrounded by admirers, fall for him,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>she felt an odd thrill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speak of the devil!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s Shengyi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reading the message on screen, Bian Xiaoxiao recited each word slowly: “I’m back at the dorm. Are you asleep?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go ahead and reply.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo was still deep in the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not yet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bian Xiaoxiao bit her lip and swiftly typed back a single character.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you miss my kiss?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other seemed to be waiting right by her phone—reading it made her secretly grin. She never imagined Huang Shengyi, usually so proper and pure, could say something like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the man she longed for—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>was right behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sensation made her shiver all over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Too bad the timing was off just now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bian Xiaoxiao smiled like a little fox, her fingers dancing across the Nokia: “I can’t stop thinking about your alluring figure. I can’t sleep lying in bed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo leaned forward, staring at the screen with a mix of exasperation and amusement: “Are you helping me seduce her?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t you like it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bian Xiaoxiao turned back with a light laugh, her gaze alluring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dong.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The message tone rang—Huang Shengyi replied: “I can’t sleep either~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perfect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo didn’t know what to say, so he gave the plump curve before him a firm slap: “Do as you please, my close friend!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahaha.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bian Xiaoxiao wriggled her waist, letting out a soft giggle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo felt a pang of reflection—he’d never realized how considerate this woman was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It even made him a little embarrassed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As their messages flowed back and forth, his fingers sank deeply into the swell of her hips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief pause,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>early the next morning, Li Luo drove back to Feiteng Film Base to resume his busy filming schedule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yuanyuan was no longer acting strangely like yesterday, but sometimes her gaze toward him still seemed odd—he asked Jia Jingwen to inquire, but got no clear answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t bother to figure it out anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as it didn’t affect filming, it was fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So things passed quietly for over ten days—until a sudden phone call in early June stirred ripples in his life again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll take this call.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo handed the playing cards to Xiao Zhao and stood up, holding his vibrating phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Zhao Min, Zhou Zhiruo, and Yin Li were already covered in tiny paper strips, all glaring at him with furious expressions, laughing as he walked toward a corner of the set.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daily life on set was also very boring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially during waiting periods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several familiar actors would gather to play cards just to pass the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He went to a quiet spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo checked the caller ID and pressed answer:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello, Master Zhang.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every holiday, he sent him greeting messages; sometimes when Zhang Zhongzi had free time, he’d chat with Li Luo briefly—but this was the first time he’d ever called directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no idea what this was about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little Luo, how are you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice on the other end laughed twice, then Zhang Zhongzi continued: “If I remember right, you’re filming in Jingcheng now, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s right.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo smiled back: “Thank you so much for your concern, Master Zhang. I’m filming The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber at Huairou Feiteng Film City.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, his mind raced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man was a busy person—he wouldn’t call without reason. Was he offering him a role?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart skipped a beat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, Zhang Zhongzi did have one drama whose casting was making big waves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you free next Wednesday?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang the Big Beard was as direct as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo didn’t hesitate: “Master Zhang, if you need me, even if I have no time, I’ll make time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t flattery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what others said about Zhang Zhongzi, this big-bearded man was his mentor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let’s be clear:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he hadn’t played Lin Pingzhi first,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Dun might never have thought of casting him as Zhang Wuji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Pingzhi had a substantial role in The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, so Li Luo’s online discussion Redu  was fairly high—he’d become a minor sensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to that standout role,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Dun had felt confident enough to entrust him with Zhang Wuji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Zhang Zhongzi was satisfied: “I’ll send you the address. Come by at eight a.m. next Wednesday.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m currently preparing to shoot The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come try out for Duan Yu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo blinked rapidly and immediately replied: “No problem, I’ll be there. Thank you, Master Zhang.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few more casual words, the call ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tossed the Nokia in his hand, then scratched at his wig.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It really was The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his view, the 2003 version was Zhang Zhongzi’s best adaptation of Jin Yong’s work, with flawless casting—Hu Zi, a dramatic actor, had portrayed Qiao Feng with astonishing depth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never expected to be invited to audition for Duan Yu!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Duan Yu was only the second male lead and easily overshadowed by Hu Zi,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he still accepted without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The casting for The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils was already a major topic in the industry—many well-known actors were eyeing Duan Yu, and competition was fierce; whether he’d land the role was still uncertain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber hadn’t even aired yet, and he was already thinking about billing order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pure overthinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His first priority was securing the role of Duan Yu—if he could play a major character in two consecutive hit dramas, it would be a huge boost to his career.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Miss Jingwen, we’re starting!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everyone, stop playing cards—work time!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The assistant director’s calls kept ringing out, and he shouted loudly, “Where’s Li Luo?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo put away his Nokia and strode back to the filming set.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With several days left before the audition, there was no rush to figure out Duan Yu’s character traits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, get the tasks at hand done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you shoot The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber well, opportunities for more acting roles won’t be lacking.\u003C\u002Fp>",1163,"2026-06-20T17:17:01.025Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","9d6b32c9adabe1b38c7c9b2912e49c8a303181db68ad9d11058d0ca2d6c1f5f9","how-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-chapter-75","how-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-chapter-73",461,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhow-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-cover.jpg"]