[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-became-a-movie-star-and-only-then-did-the-syst":3,"chapter-i-became-a-movie-star-and-only-then-did-the-syst-i-became-a-movie-star-and-only-then-did-the-syst-chapter-10":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","I Became a Movie Star, and Only Then Did the System Finish Loading",{"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},2285336,4470,"Chapter 10","i-became-a-movie-star-and-only-then-did-the-syst-chapter-10",10,"\u003Cp>Now that we’ve left Ziwen, plenty of agencies will come knocking—what do you think, Lao Tian?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao deeply respected his agent, so of course they needed to discuss this together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My suggestion… why not start our own studio, like Fan Xuexue did?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lao Tian had been pondering this issue for a long time but never found a truly good option.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao wasn’t a newcomer to the entertainment industry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a handful of agencies could accommodate him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And those agencies either lacked professional management—pulling you down even as they provided resources—or were already packed with talent, forcing newcomers to fight harder just to stand out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, these big companies all had their own flaws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao seemed mild-mannered, but on matters of principle, he never budged—an attitude that had worn Lao Tian out over the years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ziwen was only a mid-to-small-sized agency, yet it still drained him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he joined a big company, Lao Tian would be even more overwhelmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t know if he could stand up to those corporate executives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In recent years, capital had grown increasingly dominant; the downside of starting a studio was being squeezed out by these capital forces and denied top-tier resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Qi Hao had already reached the top tier of entertainment stars, with a massive fanbase—without backing from big companies, he still wouldn’t lack resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Qi Hao has now reached the top tier of the entertainment industry and possesses a massive fanbase; even without backing from these major corporations, he has no reason to worry about lacking resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A studio, however, offered many advantages: it could maximize both artistic integrity and commercial interests, and let the artist make more flexible career choices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially since Qi Hao, as if possessed, kept pulling off bizarre stunts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No agency would suit him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So don’t drag others into this mess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re right—let’s start a studio, and hire some people, at least build a team.” Qi Hao paused. “Lao Tian, I trust you most. I’m putting this studio in your hands—I couldn’t be more confident.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're right, let's start a studio, and then hire some people—at the very least, put together a team,\" Qi Hao paused, then said, \"Lao Tian, I trust you the most; entrusting this studio project to you is the safest choice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next part would be the big promises.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lao Tian, as a long-suffering employee, knew exactly how bosses operated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, the rest boiled down to: follow me, and you’ll live like a happy beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lao Tian wanted to start a studio, so Qi Hao personally contacted Gao Yang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The manager claimed Lao Tian had been with Qi Hao for over a decade—but that wasn’t accurate. Lao Tian only joined him during the filming of Journey to the West: The Sequel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before that, Qi Hao handled everything himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, he didn’t know if others had systems, but he was certain most didn’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he believed he was the chosen one, full of confidence in everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was this boldness that slowly brought him into the spotlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You could say that although the system never fully loaded, it still gave the sixteen-year-old boy immense courage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang readily agreed to Qi Hao’s somewhat absurd request.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He moved the opening date to this weekend—after all, the venue had long been renovated and ready to open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would just be rushed, with some arrangements left incomplete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it didn’t matter—he had more than one venue; those arrangements could easily be shifted to other openings next week.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Getting Qi Hao, this hottest young star, was worth more than hiring two second-rate singers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, he could catch up with old friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yang Ge!” Qi Hao greeted him politely, noting how aged the man looked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, when that rich woman had grabbed his hand, he’d felt nothing but disgust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, he’d yanked his hand away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rich woman, humiliated, wouldn’t let it go—she even threatened to blacklist Qi Hao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao knew she lacked that power, but he still worried about his future path; for the first time in three years in the industry, he entertained the idea of quitting, cursing the system still loading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Gao Yang, this “big brother,” who saved him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang looked at Qi Hao—his appearance and aura utterly transformed from the past—and though he saw him often on TV, he felt deeply moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time had quietly passed another five years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow, you’ve really changed. Come, sit down. You’re here early—want a drink?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll definitely join you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of Gao Yang, his former savior, Qi Hao dropped some of his usual polish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he wasn’t naive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he’d fully opened his heart just because someone once helped him, he’d have been exploited by rich women long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Old brother, thanks for coming to support me—I understand. At your level, you rarely show up at ordinary events.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang was deeply pleased—he’d merely helped Qi Hao out casually back then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never expected that now-successful Qi Hao still remembered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And when he learned Gao Yang was opening a night venue, he’d come forward voluntarily to lend his name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, no—I’m just a minor star,” Qi Hao said humbly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He realized Gao Yang had misunderstood something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d come to perform to complete a system task, but Gao Yang thought it was repayment for past kindness—and got all emotional over it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He went to find a place to sing on stage to complete the system's task, but Gao Yang mistook it as an act of gratitude and was moved unnecessarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A top star like him wouldn’t normally appear at a bar or night venue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since that was impossible, Gao Yang had naturally assumed it was gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No need to explain—it wouldn’t help, and wasn’t necessary. Let him feel moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In front of me, no need for false modesty. Actually, I invited you here for more than just singing—I have another matter.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang swirled his glass; without neon lights, the liquor glowed a faint golden hue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d started his business with a small bar, but he didn’t actually like drinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tolerance was terrible—he’d get dizzy after just one beer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yang Ge, just tell me what you need.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao nodded. He’d arrived early; the staff were still setting up for the night’s show. They sat in a corner, watching the endless flow of pedestrians and cars outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sunset burned on the horizon, gilding the city like armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve made a lot of money these past few years—roughly… never mind, plenty. Plus, some from friends…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang didn’t give an exact number, but those who understood, understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These days, if you were in coal and didn’t have hundreds of millions, you weren’t even considered in the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone like Gao Yang—who already had wealth and strong connections—must have at least a few billion by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And most of it was liquid cash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But why tell him this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao didn’t get it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surely he wasn’t planning to give him all this money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d heard Gao Yang had a daughter—wonder how old she was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The coal industry—you see lots rushing in now, but there won’t be many good days left.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang set down his glass, looking vaguely lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a loneliness and melancholy Qi Hao couldn’t comprehend—unique to billionaires.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yang Ge, is there anything I can help you with?” Qi Hao asked bluntly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the sake of Gao Yang once protecting his dignity, he’d help—so long as it didn’t involve breaking the law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Money laundering? Absolutely not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I plan to invest part of this money into real estate, part into entertainment…” Gao Yang looked at Qi Hao. “Whether running venues or coal, I believe in letting professionals handle professional work—but I don’t trust those people.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You want me to recommend reliable people?” Qi Hao shook his head. “There are no reliable people. When enough money’s at stake, no one’s trustworthy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hah!” Gao Yang clapped Qi Hao on the shoulder, approvingly. “You’ve matured a lot since you started out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just less naive,” Qi Hao smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But inside, he wasn’t nearly as calm as he appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in truth, his inner self was not as calm as he appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if this old brother invested only one-tenth of it into entertainment, it would be a massive sum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In recent years, capital had grown ever stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were all chasing IPOs and expansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every project was stuffed with cronies; ordinary people found it nearly impossible to break through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Xuexue’s solo studio looked like self-made success—but really, what did she accomplish on her own?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She still maintained close ties with Aunt Hua, regularly collaborating, and had aligned herself with several powerful figures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, she wouldn’t have survived, let alone thrived like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao’s own studio would also need to cling to a powerful leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He and Lao Tian had planned to align the studio with Berna, Aunt Hua, or emerging internet capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But getting too close meant being strangled by capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Getting too close makes it easy for capital to pull the strings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never expected that Gao Da, whom he thought had been stuck in prison, had made a triumphant return and become a billionaire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This gave Qi Hao a new option.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t trust them, but I trust you, Qi Hao. After all these years, you went from a nobody to a big star, yet you’re still as clean and pure as ever—you’re a man of principle.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang looked at Qi Hao with intense earnestness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those eyes of his were still as clear as they had been back then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, it was precisely because of those eyes that he not only stepped in to help Qi Hao on the spot, but later declared publicly that Qi Hao was his friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Besides acting, I don’t know how to do anything else,” Qi Hao said. Though he sought protection, he wouldn’t overpromise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Offending Zi Wen might only cost him resources, at worst forcing him to quit the industry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But offending someone like Gao Yang…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It might even endanger his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can an ordinary person open a venue? Can an ordinary person mine coal?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You understand these things better than I do. Now when someone hands me a script and asks if I should invest, I have no idea how to judge.” Gao Yang pointed at the bustling bar and asked, “Why do you think I opened this bar?”\u003C\u002Fp>",1732,"2026-06-20T03:01:22.774Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","5d05ec83183e861128dd6cabd3258b80936464ce8b51f9d197becccfb07f24b5","i-became-a-movie-star-and-only-then-did-the-syst-chapter-11","i-became-a-movie-star-and-only-then-did-the-syst-chapter-9",343,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-became-a-movie-star-and-only-then-did-the-syst-cover.jpg"]