[{"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-91":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},2324803,4547,"Chapter 91: The Absorbing Star Great Art","how-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-chapter-91",91,"\u003Cp>Li Luo’s enthusiastic demeanor left Luo Zhixiang momentarily stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been somewhat nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jianzhou had warned him beforehand that the people coming today required careful handling—he’d nearly been slashed with a knife just two days ago due to a momentary impulse, and only barely extricated himself through quick thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d expected some difficult character.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now it seemed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was quite easygoing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he didn’t let his guard down; the setting of this version of The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber was an open secret, and he dared not slack off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The introductions continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello, we’re the Shining Three Sisters.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three Taiwanese girls in bikinis stepped forward together—their names were dazzling, and so were their outfits: red, black, and blue bikinis covered in sequins that blinded Li Luo, leaving him unsure where to look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes couldn’t handle it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kawashima Rikiko.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another sweet-looking girl stepped forward and greeted him: “Just call me Makiyo—welcome, welcome.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakura girl!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But judging by her looks, she was probably mixed-race.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind them came male entertainers and the show’s directors, all bursting with enthusiasm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Chen Xiuli wasn’t left out of this chaotic round of introductions; minutes later, the whole group sat in a circle while Xiao Zhu and the Black man introduced the upcoming segment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>TV Three Idiots has performed well, consistently ranking first in Saturday 8 p.m. viewership.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike many previous shows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here, you just need to play games and have fun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The process was fully explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several actors began makeup prep for the upcoming recording.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please follow this way.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the director’s guidance, Li Luo’s group entered the recording studio—the set was wildly ornate, and dozens of audience members sat in the viewing seats, here to watch the recording.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The recording couldn’t be dull; it needed emotional energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were the atmosphere crew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some had genuinely signed up to join the fun; others were paid plants hired by the production team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The difference was merely in quantity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jingwen.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their appearance triggered a wave of cheers from the audience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just Jia Jingwen—all three of them waved enthusiastically at the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group hurried onto the colorful stage and, under the director’s instructions, took positions beside the hosts and assistant hosts, waiting for the official recording to begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every step had been rehearsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo held the microphone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He watched the final filming preparations beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was much like filming TV or movies—everyone had assigned positions and performed their respective roles according to the show’s needs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there was a major laugh break or mistake,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’d have to reshoot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, variety shows didn’t demand such precision—just ensure the main content was flawless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Music ready.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hosts and guests ready.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Audience ready.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“OK, three, two, one—recording start!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the on-site director spoke, lights flashed rapidly across the stage, and upbeat music filled the entire studio.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone fell into rhythm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Camera one focused on the direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shining Three Sisters gyrated energetically in their bikinis, fully showcasing their figures before the cameras, holding microphones and rapping along to the beat about the show’s content.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind them, Xiao Zhu and the Black man also danced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The former hadn’t yet earned the title of Asian Dance King—his moves were casual, but the scene was lively enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Camera three faced the audience seats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the crew’s signal, they waved their The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber banners vigorously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Camera two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Focused on the guests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo and the others held microphones and tapped along to the rhythm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you feel anything fresh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Jingwen leaned close to Li Luo’s ear and whispered: “Watch your image—you’re drooling!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as he didn’t speak into the mic, no one else would hear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even on stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few casual words wouldn’t matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Miss Jia.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo glanced at her seriously: “You’re slandering my upright, reliable, pure, and kind qualities!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Jingwen clapped her hands, teasing nonstop: “I recall Ruoxuan didn’t say it that way.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You guys?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo stumbled over his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Relax~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Jingwen stared straight ahead, grinning mischievously: “I just know someone’s really good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s he good at?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Xiuli glanced over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dancing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo quickly gestured toward the front to distract her: “Those girls dance really well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He mentally grumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These women really talk about everything!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yay~~~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opening dance ended; the assistant hosts, the Shining Three Sisters, stepped aside, and Xiao Zhu spoke rapidly: “Welcome to TV Showdown! Let’s introduce our special guests.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Black man took over, shouting into the camera: “Let’s welcome the main cast of the Hua Shi 8 p.m. drama, The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Zhao, Chen Xiuli~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The camera operator carrying camera two moved forward for a close-up of the Singaporean girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhang Wuji, Li Luo!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo held the mic to his lips, smiling and waving at the swaying camera: “Hello, I’m Li Luo—dear viewers, nice to meet you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhao Min, Jia. Jingwen!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Makiyo~~~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, they were introduced; Chen Jianzhou hurried to camera two, made a face at the lens, and gestured: “And of course, me—the Black man from The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He truly lived up to his word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He promoted himself with relentless energy, never letting go of the character names or the show title.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The game segment being recorded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was called TV Showdown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it required a showdown, the participants naturally split into two teams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Black man finished his lines, Xiao Zhu introduced his team members—the Shining Three Sisters were among them, along with another male entertainer specializing in comedy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Zhixiang held the mic and faced camera one: “Since the Shining Three Sisters are here, energetic dance performances are a must—they’re said to perform a fiery pole dance!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Want to see a demonstration?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course!” said the red bikini-clad elder sister, glancing around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But where’s the pole?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jianzhou jumped in, striding over to Li Luo: “We two are the tallest here—anyone think one of us should be the pole?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the original script, Luo Zhixiang was supposed to play this role.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But under Chen Jianzhou’s enthusiastic suggestion,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo, too embarrassed to refuse, reluctantly accepted this daunting task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It definitely won’t be you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black bikini second sister ran over, grabbed Li Luo, and dragged him toward the center of the stage, complaining to Chen Jianzhou: “I’ve never seen a pole this dark.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course Li Luo, this handsome guy, is more suitable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jianzhou immediately adopted a wounded posture and staggered backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The audience obligingly burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid the envious gazes of many men, Li Luo feigned embarrassment as the bikini beauty forcibly pulled him to the center of the stage, then raised his arms and pretended to be the pole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now our little sister is making her debut.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ooooh~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perfect pose!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So sexy~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why is second sister standing so far from the pole when it’s her turn? Get close to it~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wrap around once.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, yes, just like that!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The glittering trio took turns performing, dancing in various ways around Li Luo, who had become the pole, under the direction of the black man Chen Jianzhou and the pig-like Luo Zhixiang, drawing constant screams from the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plump buttocks kept shaking before his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bodies kept brushing against each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That goes without saying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo shed his earlier act of shyness, snapping his fingers to the music, his expression clearly enjoying himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you felt embarrassed first in a situation like this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then you’d truly be embarrassed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as you’re having fun, the atmosphere becomes incredibly harmonious, and the result turns out great.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Close Dance, Briefly Enjoying the Fruits of Multiple Affections】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Indulgence Successful】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Reward: Performance Experience +10】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s a little low, but better than nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dance ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first phase of recording was complete; crew members moved props onto the stage to begin the next segment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two teams stood on opposite sides of a prop board with two foam windows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They took turns punching toward the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one who got hit chose any spot to stand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you landed a hit,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You earned one point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten people in boxing gloves swung their fists in a half-hearted, theatrical manner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heaven-Defying, Dragon-Slaying team won by a large margin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third segment began recording in full swing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Called the Absorbing Star Great Art.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had nothing to do with Ren Woxing from The Smiling, Proud Wanderer; instead, contestants stood on either side of a machine, with a high-pressure air tube blowing air upward, and a ping-pong ball placed above it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the airflow, the ping-pong ball floated continuously in midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two contestants\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could only use their mouths to suck the ping-pong ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they caught it, they earned one point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Teams took turns sending people to compete; the one with the higher total score won.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The game seemed unremarkable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it always generated unexpected laughs and highlights, making it one of the higher-rated segments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As team captains, Chen Jianzhou and Luo Zhixiang stepped forward first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Male vs. male.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ping-pong ball floated into the air; both lunged forward simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without doubt,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their mouths accidentally collided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene was extremely eye-searing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Jingwen laughed so hard she crouched down; Li Luo’s lips twitched slightly—thankfully, his next opponent was female; otherwise, he’d rather forfeit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the black man, Jia Jingwen stepped up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her opponent was a comedic male artist from the Pig Team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For well-known reasons, that male artist could only pretend—he dared not get close at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Jingwen successfully caught two ping-pong balls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come on, come on!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Li Luo, go!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Encouraged by his teammates, Li Luo hurried to the competition table; the Pig Team sent out the glittering second sister in her black bikini—the most beautiful of the three sisters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bikini sparkled, its black straps clinging tightly to her fair skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-and-white contrast was extremely striking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very sexy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They smiled at each other, then placed both hands on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked simple, but as soon as he stood beside it, Li Luo immediately felt the difficulty—the airflow kept blowing against his face, making it hard to open his eyes, and the ball floated unpredictably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t easy to suck it into his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thirty seconds~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The referee seated between them grabbed the microphone and shouted loudly: “Don’t hold back—let’s see whether the Heaven-Defying, Dragon-Slaying team maintains its lead, or whether the Pig Team catches up!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The ball must land inside the cup to count.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If it falls, it doesn’t count.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Begin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He released his fingers; the ping-pong ball rose gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo pursed his lips and leaned forward; the glittering second sister did the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as they were about to touch the ball, the airflow suddenly changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ping-pong ball rose a few centimeters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pop~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their lips touched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aaaah~~~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahaha! Direct hit!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both teams erupted in cheers—this kind of thing was always delightful to watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The glittering second sister couldn’t help laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly pulled back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo seized the chance, swiftly sucking the floating ping-pong ball into his mouth and spitting it into the plastic cup beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The referee released another ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the bikini girl could recover, Li Luo snatched another ball with lightning speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Li Luo is so strong~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This sucking skill is incredible!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Second sister, hurry up! Don’t lose to him!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come on, come on~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid the crowd’s teasing, the glittering second sister rushed toward the third ball; both attacked again, their lips colliding once more, making Chen Xiuli burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, neither pulled away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They kept chasing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both touched the ping-pong ball at once; the glittering second sister felt joy—she was about to suck it away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ping-pong ball was irresistibly pulled away by the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was left alone, pouting, staring blankly at the handsome man across from her—how good he was at sucking!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four, five, six.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eight, nine!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Too strong.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jianzhou delivered his punchline perfectly, pounding his chest with one hand: “Time’s up! Li Luo is the strongest man I’ve ever seen in oral skills—the match can end now; there’s no need to continue.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just thirty seconds, the plastic cup was completely full.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Amazing~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo let out a startled yell and joined in the showmanship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He strode toward the No. 1 machine, clenching his fists and rotating them up, down, left, and right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His waist and hips swayed along with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Jing, known for her quirky personality, burst into laughter and joined right in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them displayed a burst of chemistry right in front of the camera; whether it would play well on air was unknown, but on set, everyone laughed until they fell over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t until five in the afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The day’s recording was finally finished, and everyone was utterly exhausted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the day wasn’t over yet; even with Wu Dun’s intimidating presence, certain formalities still had to be observed—to thank the production team and encourage them to put in extra effort during post-production.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A proper business dinner was unavoidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the little devils are hard to deal with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A good meal and drink would make them work much more cheerfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dinner was over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The artist’s social obligations followed right after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Chen Jianzhou’s urging, the group headed to the next location.\u003C\u002Fp>",2219,"2026-06-20T17:17:01.025Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","cae9df9f3a8146ef93075600a581815590bc9a17c86a9a3b3ecae8a27b46121c","how-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-chapter-92","how-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-chapter-90",461,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhow-can-you-be-an-emperor-of-acting-without-lett-cover.jpg"]