[{"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-75":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},2324787,4547,"Chapter 75","how-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-chapter-75",75,"\u003Cp>Wednesday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the sky just began to lighten, Li Luo, who had already taken leave, drove back to Jingcheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, he had tidied himself up completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>White sneakers, casual pants, and a white T-shirt—he looked every bit a college student. Duan Yu was the crown prince of Dali’s royal family; in every adaptation, he always carried the air of a scholarly gentleman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, he had skimmed through The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This audition required quick thinking—just bring out whatever they ask for!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Near his destination, he parked at a public lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he waved down a taxi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Straight to the audition hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Click~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he opened the car door, someone snapped a photo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, reporters were here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo grinned, straightening his clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Li Luo?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entertainment reporter’s eyes lit up as he and the photographer hurried over: “Are you here for the audition for The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils too? Can you tell us which role you’re trying out for?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, he had already entered the media’s view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The casting rumors surrounding The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber had only made him more recognizable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ordinary people probably wouldn’t recognize Li Luo, but professional entertainment reporters couldn’t miss him—especially since he once played Lin Pingzhi, making their eyes gleam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most ordinary people would likely not recognize Li Luo, but professional entertainment reporters could not possibly fail to recognize him, especially upon remembering he once portrayed Lin Pingzhi—his eyes instantly sparkled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For actors he admires, if their schedules and roles align, he keeps rehiring them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy here fits that profile perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy right here fits the relevant traits perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo pushed up his sunglasses and smiled, spreading his hands: “Could you move aside? I’m here to meet a friend today.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been warned: never reveal anything about the audition to the public.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he had to be vague.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Da Huizi always loves using casting to stir up hype—it’s standard procedure!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the reporters didn’t believe a word of it, but seeing how slippery Li Luo was, and noticing other reporters running over from afar, they quickly hunted for something more valuable:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your current production of The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber is scheduled to air next year, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Swordsmen of Mount Heaven you’re filming now should air next year, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo stopped walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never missed a chance to promote his new drama.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One, the production team asked for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two, he wanted more attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The filming is going very smoothly,” Li Luo said with a bright smile, facing the camera: “We expect to meet viewers early next year. I’m playing Zhang Wuji...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the reporter could react, he rattled off a full press release.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reporter, slightly bald, squeezed his microphone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression was utterly helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Li Luo. We’re sure The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber crew will deliver a great show.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flicked back a few strands of hair, quickly reclaiming control: “According to the promotional notice, Zhang Zhong’s The Legend of the Condor Heroes will also air next year.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You and Li Erpeng previously starred together in The Smiling, Proud Wanderer.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reporter’s eyes narrowed into smiles as he chattered on: “Now you’re playing Guo Jing and he’s playing Zhang Wuji—what a curious coincidence.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“From former teammates to current rivals—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What would you like to share with us?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His microphone jabbed straight at Li Luo’s mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several other reporters who had just arrived also thrust their mics forward, all grinning with delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several other reporters running up also thrust their microphones forward, all clearly eager for a spectacle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeking and exploiting drama is their professional instinct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’re really damn sneaky!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One wrong word could ruin his audition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It really is a curious coincidence.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took off his sunglasses, revealing his perfectly straight eight white teeth: “But we’ve always been working side by side—everyone strives to deliver more and better works for the audience.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Into the microphone, Li Luo launched into a stream of fluff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words rose to the level of the entire TV market, leaving the reporters stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, thank you all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few sentences, he nodded and smiled: “I’ve got something to attend to—I’m glad to meet you all. Let’s chat another time!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He put his sunglasses back on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo strolled up the steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reporters looked at each other, all looking bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What did he say?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flicking back a few strands of hair, the first reporter blurted out:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaking a few strands of hair from his forehead, the first reporter couldn’t help but ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others chimed in unison, helplessly lowering their mics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took the hotel elevator to the designated floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the familiar cameras, Li Luo immediately knew he was in the right place—big productions always record behind-the-scenes footage from the very first audition, for future promotional material.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After registering his personal information,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was quickly led to a makeup room converted from a conference room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some actors who arrived early were already being made up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With assistants and agents bustling around, the room was lively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t a big name yet, so group auditions were normal—he didn’t mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone competes on their own merit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Teacher Li Luo.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A staff member walked over holding a set of clothes and shoved them into his arms: “The men’s dressing room is over there—change first, then we’ll assign you a makeup artist.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A staff member walked over carrying a set of clothes and shoved them into his arms: “The men’s dressing room is over there—go change first, then we’ll assign you a makeup artist.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo winced, quickly shaking his head: “Just call me Li Luo—no ‘teacher.’”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s just a formality.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The staff member waved dismissively and went back to work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he was here, he might as well relax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo carried the full outfit to the dressing room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a fuss,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He transformed completely—from urban youth to a white-robed young nobleman, though his short, choppy hair felt slightly out of place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he carried himself with considerable poise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he’d been wearing ancient costumes daily for months—he was thoroughly familiar with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello, I’m Li Luo.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in the makeup room, he grabbed a crew member with a name tag: “I’m here to audition for Duan Yu—could you please arrange a makeup artist for me? Thanks!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in the makeup room, he casually grabbed a crew member wearing a name tag: “I’m here to audition for Duan Yu—could you please arrange a makeup artist for me? Thanks!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The staff member noticed he was unfamiliar and pointed casually: “Wait over there—can’t you see we’re all busy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ll call you when the makeup artist is ready.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tossed off two sentences and hurried away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo opened his mouth, then shrugged and walked to a long bench in the corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t that the guy was deliberately ignoring him—the makeup chairs were all full, so he couldn’t complain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sit here!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A male actor in white clothes, also waiting for makeup, saw Li Luo and immediately moved over to make room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jian Sha Zu Duan Kun?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo blurted out in Cantonese.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The actor looked utterly confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t understand the language or the meaning at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Never mind.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t understand a word of what was being said, neither the language nor the meaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sat down cheerfully and extended his hand: “Thank you, I’m Li Luo.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t expected Duan Kun to appear at the audition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just couldn’t remember what role the other had played, or whether he’d been eliminated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m Ma Yu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Kun of Tsim Sha Tsui gripped his hand and asked politely: “Brother, what role are you auditioning for?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Duan Yu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Li Luo spoke, he felt the other’s grip change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Yu smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo smiled without warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their clasped hands released simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>",1317,"2026-06-20T17:17:01.025Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","94054679663e7b16eb6fb2792ac84528608a7f129ce7f0f5b4cdaa0580c877ac","how-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-chapter-76","how-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-chapter-74",461,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhow-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-cover.jpg"]