[{"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-80":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},2324792,4547,"Chapter 80: Camping","how-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-chapter-80",80,"\u003Cp>The investors’ words cannot be ignored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others all turned to look at the investment representative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He’s too tall!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The investment representative adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses and said seriously: “Both lead roles currently finalized are tall men. If we add another, won’t the visuals be unbalanced?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Also, perhaps because he played Zhang Wuji, Li Luo’s presence is too heavy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We still need to clearly distinguish main from supporting roles.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Zhongzhi nodded slowly; he’d felt something was off earlier, but couldn’t quite put his finger on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that the other man had said it, he too sensed something was amiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Presence is abstract, but as seasoned industry insiders, they could clearly feel it—Li Luo’s presence was indeed too strong, nearly matching Hu Jun’s height in his role as Qiao Feng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two appearing together in the same frame would definitely feel unbalanced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Anything else?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Zhongzhi paused, then crushed his cigarette butt firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These are minor issues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They can be adjusted with makeup and positioning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Personality.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The investment representative frowned, spreading his hands: “I’m not saying Li Luo lacks good looks, but I don’t sense that noble gentleman aura—he just doesn’t feel like Duan Yu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s my feeling.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tapped the table, then had a sudden idea:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes—he’s more like Yang Guo!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, it all came down to one thing: he didn’t believe in Li Luo’s market value.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of the two leads currently shortlisted, Qiao Feng has some seniority, but Xu Zhu is practically a newcomer; both lack major mainstream TV roles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now adding another newcomer—who could handle that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Investing in a drama is about making money; one of the three leads must have market value.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then can you command a high price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He personally preferred finding a well-known artist from Hong Kong or Taiwan to play Duan Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s why he went to great lengths to invent several excuses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the investment representative rattled off those few sentences, the audition room fell silent; the veteran smokers kept puffing, their eyes darting everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, Hu Zi favored Li Luo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the investors had objections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was hard to take a stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s put him on the alternate list.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Min glanced around and tried to smooth things over: “Li Luo’s performance is solid, and Brother Zhang’s points aren’t without merit. We still have time—why not see who else comes next?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s the way to go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“See more candidates before deciding!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other few also began offering vague, noncommittal remarks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How about we take another look?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The investment representative turned to Zhang Zhongzhi, took a deep drag on his cigarette: “Of course, your opinion still holds the most weight here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The matter had been laid out this far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Zhongzhi couldn’t completely ignore the other man’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He scratched his thick beard, then wrote “TBD” beside Li Luo’s name, tapped his pen lightly a few times on the small notebook, and swiftly scrawled two extremely messy characters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Min glanced at them quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The handwriting was illegible, but the meaning was still faintly discernible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang before, Guo after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving the audition hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo returned to the parking lot and got back into his Mercedes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that his fame was growing, he felt driving this car was too flashy—if the media caught him, it’d invite criticism; he’d have to get someone to find him a used car soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as it kept out wind and rain, that was enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having even this much was already good—many actors still rode bicycles to auditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He drove around buying supplies, then returned to the Beiying housing complex for more errands; by the time he got back in the car and reached the school’s East Gate One, it was already past three in the afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three who had no classes were already dressed in outdoor gear, waiting eagerly by the roadside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it’s time to work, work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it’s time to play, don’t sit idle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yesterday, Li Luo had already invited three acquaintances to go out and relax properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d done all he could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, he just had to wait for news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the car stopped, Jia Nailiang yanked open the door and slid into the front passenger seat, eyes gleaming at the stacked gear in the back: “Why suddenly want to go out with us? Don’t you have filming today?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was young; few didn’t love to play.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two women who climbed in right after were also bursting with excitement—who could resist a summer outdoor barbecue and camping trip?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially Huang Shengyi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was their first meeting since she’d boldly kissed him last time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with others present, she could only forcibly suppress her excitement, appearing as calm as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That made Bian Xiaoxin grin inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just finished an audition.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo swiftly shifted gears and floored the accelerator toward the Shisanling Reservoir: “With free time left, why not? Last time filming, I saw a place with great scenery—let’s go have fun.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Audition?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other three asked in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes sparkled—this kind of thing always fascinated them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo turned the steering wheel and flashed his white teeth: “Zhang Zhongzhi’s drama, but I can’t say much yet—you understand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Besides, I’m not even sure I’ll get the part.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing it was Zhang Zhongzhi’s drama, their hearts quickened—Hu Zi was a golden brand; though such opportunities still felt distant, they kept up with industry news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone knew the big-bearded director was preparing something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Li Luo”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Nailiang licked his lips and asked obliquely: “Which character from The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils do you like?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two women in the back nodded eagerly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Duan Yu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo smiled and shook his head: “But I like him doesn’t matter—I need others to like me too!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid a chorus of envious murmurs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mercedes G-Class sped toward the Shisanling Reservoir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trees swayed, whispering like pine winds; clear streams trickled gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Made the summer heat vanish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the riverside grass, a sharply angular mechanical beast was parked, beside it two brightly colored tents had been pitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bell-like laughter echoed through the hills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the two women splashing playfully in the knee-deep stream, Li Luo and Jia Nailiang kept hauling stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When night fell, the camping lanterns illuminated the surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sparks rose from the burning charcoal, sizzling as skewers roasted above them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aroma drifted far on the evening breeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cheers~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few cheers, four chilled beers clinked together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The setting and atmosphere were perfect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Huang Shengyi, usually obsessed with physique control, grabbed handfuls of skewers and devoured them greedily; the others were no less eager, constantly shoveling beer and skewers into their mouths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After gorging themselves, the four chatted under the starry sky, talking about everything under the sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unintentionally,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo and Jia Nailiang began drinking contests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An hour later, they’d consumed more than half of the three cases of beer they’d brought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can’t take it anymore!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Nailiang let out a loud burp, stood up from his recliner with glazed eyes, and staggered toward the tent: “Next time we’ll bring hard liquor—I swear I’ll beat you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guy stumbled into the tent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, a sawing snore rose from inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank you, Bai Fan Qunzhi, for tipping 100 coins!\u003C\u002Fp>",1205,"2026-06-20T17:17:01.025Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","343c35f18abddd6a5ac54337f3afba173fbc8952edf691882c7a5645c223c9ea","how-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-chapter-81","how-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-chapter-79",461,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhow-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-cover.jpg"]