[{"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-17":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},2285343,4470,"Chapter 17: This Guy","i-became-a-movie-star-and-only-then-did-the-syst-chapter-17",17,"\u003Cp>This three-choice selection likely originated from Zhu Yuanyuan’s child’s hundred-day banquet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not many celebrities attended back then; Li Mingqi was one of them, having collaborated with Zhu Yuanyuan on Yang Yazhou’s directed drama “Family of Nine Phoenixes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among Zhu Yuanyuan, Xin Baiqing, and Li Mingqi, there’s no need to hesitate—choose one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obviously, Teacher Li Mingqi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Try to avoid the TV drama “Bad Pig Princess” at the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, Teacher Li might poke you with a needle and make you scream like a stuck pig.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao slurped up the last of his instant noodle broth, and Zhang Nan swiftly came over to clean up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the second-generation service made one uneasy, it felt genuinely good—a peculiar kind of thrill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhang Nan…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Hao, just call me Xiao Nan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second-generation not only provided excellent service but also had a great attitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for Lao Tian’s resume noting he’d already confirmed with relevant parties, I’d suspect he was an impostor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is a second-generation with ideals, ambition, and the ability to adapt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, Xiao Nan, here’s your first task…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Layered outsourcing means the system assigns the task to Qi Hao, and Qi Hao then delegates it to the laborers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a certain sense, he now finds task execution easier than when he first got the system in 1997.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, getting even a single line as a background extra wasn’t easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shooting commercials also depended on luck—not just because you were good-looking did someone hire you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for shooting calendar photos…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The difficulty was unknown, but overall, female stars found it easier than male stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some more explicit ones were even hung on bathroom walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can’t fathom what the boss was thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just incredibly awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Hao, you say!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was he really being entrusted so soon? Could he now fulfill his duties as an agent?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Nan couldn’t believe his luck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Help me contact someone—I plan to shoot a calendar photo set,” Qi Hao observed Zhang Nan closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To see if he showed any look of contempt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first requirement for being his agent was to endure his bizarre demands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this broken system, there’d be more to come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Calendar? Why do you want to shoot a calendar?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, any sentient being likely felt similar confusion—Zhang Nan was no exception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t some puppet who’d do anything you told him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Qi Hao was thinking how to fabricate an excuse, Zhang Nan suddenly understood: “Oh, I get it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao immediately clamped his mouth shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What exactly did you get? I haven’t even figured it out myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re shooting calendar photos as gifts for fans, right? Wow, that’s brilliant—celebrating the studio’s launch and rewarding fans, it’s a genius way to win more followers!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Nan clapped his hands, utterly awed by Qi Hao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt he had too much to learn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Planning an artist’s career development should be his responsibility as an agent, but his lack of experience meant he needed the artist to remind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, exactly…” Qi Hao nodded vigorously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This agent was excellent—so considerate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Later, pick some lucky fans and mail them the calendars—they’ll be ecstatic; also, authorize free digital versions for everyone to use as desktop wallpapers…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Nan pulled out a sheet of paper and quickly jotted down the project’s key points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From start to finish—contacting designers, stylists, photographers… applying for publication numbers with publishers…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is this considered a publication?” Qi Hao asked, surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, you need a publication number. Brother Hao, don’t worry—I know people in this field. Getting the number isn’t hard; publishers can prioritize and rush it—we’ll have the calendars ready by New Year’s Eve…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Nan didn’t find applying for a publication number at all troublesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even claimed he’d finish it before New Year’s Eve, even though it was already mid-December.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, you handle it—do a good job!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next year, I’ll get you a sister-in-law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao was extremely satisfied with Zhang Nan—nothing like that Lao Tian guy, who couldn’t help him solve a single problem and spent all day scheming to steal Ao Bai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t even help come up with a decent excuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Useless!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Um… shouldn’t I consult with Brother Tian?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Nan had gotten so carried away he forgot he was still an intern—everything had to be guided by Lao Tian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need—it’s a small thing, don’t tell him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao said dismissively; Lao Tian would probably be relieved someone else handled such annoyances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re hiding something from me!” Lao Tian walked in just as he heard this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His anger spiked sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So this is how it is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a few days ago you had my agent status revoked, and today you’re scheming behind my back with a new agent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And you won’t even tell me!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is too much!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Tian, Brother Hao came up with an idea—to shoot a calendar photo set to reward fans now that our studio has launched, and make digital versions freely available online…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without needing Qi Hao to speak, Zhang Nan spilled everything, one detail after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he explained how, as a “probationary agent,” he planned to execute the boss’s vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even criticized himself for not thinking of such a low-cost, high-efficiency promotional plan himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From now on, he’d work hard and learn from Brother Tian and Brother Hao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lao Tian listened, stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn’t believe a single word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not quite—he at least knew “calendar” came from Qi Hao’s mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Zhang Nan was a brain-assuming weirdo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t expose him, only nodded with feigned composure: “You did well—I’ll hire you an assistant later.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for why Qi Hao wanted to shoot calendars, he’d grown used to it by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When does Zhan Qi Lai Deng start work?\" Qi Hao asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The studio was nearly ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>New agent Zhang Nan was in place; adding an assistant and driver would form a small team centered around Qi Hao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The agent primarily managed Qi Hao’s daily affairs, coordinated cooperation with other companies and institutions, and arranged promotions and performances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Public relations would be handled by Zhan Qi Lai Deng—An Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mainly image maintenance, management, and crisis PR.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to An Yu’s nature, Lao Tian hired another man, Shi Feng, to complement him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Feng differed from An Yu—he focused more on planning promotions and marketing strategies, communicating and cooperating with media, fans, and other institutions to increase Qi Hao’s exposure and fame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relying on An Yu to communicate with others wasn’t PR—it was inviting hatred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Probably because he was beaten so much as a child, his talent for causing trouble grew daily; An Yu was top-tier in crisis PR, and Lao Tian valued him for precisely that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also hired an old legal expert named Yao Weihong and a financial officer named Fan Xuexue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lao Tian temporarily handled other duties…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao, Lao Tian, An Yu, Shi Feng, Zhang Nan, Yao Weihong, Fan Xuexue—seven people for now. Once assistants, drivers, and stylists were hired, the studio would exceed ten people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though few in number, they already surpassed the normal size of most celebrity studios.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most celebrity studios had only three to five people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other functions could be outsourced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mostly because Qi Hao’s status demanded it—he was one of the Four Little Kings and a Best Actor; he deserved the proper prestige.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh, one of the Four Little Kings—I’ll remove that title soon enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao didn’t care about the other four Little Kings—he now had a system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Does Huang Dahan have one?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Yuan… Nie Yuan was practically dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Dawei was nothing special.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the heroes under heaven… Hmph!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good! Brother Hao is awesome!” Zhang Nan’s face flushed with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had chosen the right person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you want to be the top agent in the entertainment industry, choosing the right person is key— as Qi Hao rises, so will he.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don’t need to come from a wealthy family—I am the wealthy family!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Eh! (ε=(´ο｀*)))” Lao Tian felt exhausted and utterly superfluous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren’t for Aobai, he would’ve left long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why are all these people men?!” Qi Hao didn’t understand—he counted and counted, and not a single woman appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the finance position, usually filled by women, was held by a man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How can you ask why there are no female employees? You’re hoping to start rumors with them too, aren’t you?” Lao Tian was being deliberate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn, no women? Fine, no big deal. Why get so mad?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao instantly caved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Nan turned away and went back to admiring Lao Tian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Tian is mighty and awesome—he’s the absolute model for all agents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he got home that night, Qi Hao kicked Aobai out of the room, lay down, and prepared to begin today’s training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, he received a system prompt the moment he entered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The training mode had upgraded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did it upgrade this easily?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first time was Zhou Xun, the second Liu De, the third Li Lianjie—only three times total.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Qi Hao wouldn’t refuse an upgrade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After confirming, he quickly learned what had changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In simple terms, it went from a single plug to a dual plug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, he could only spar with training NPCs; now he could embody an NPC and spar with anyone outside the system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This upgrade was extremely effective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Take Li Lianjie—he could definitely improve his martial acting by sparring with him, but Qi Hao always played someone other than Li Lianjie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he truly wanted to learn was Li Lianjie himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that it was dual plug, Qi Hao became Li Lianjie inside the training space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of the sudden upgrade, today’s training suddenly became interesting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, if he chose Li Mingqi, there’d be no need to pick “The Bad Pig Princess.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether you chose Ziwei or Xiaoyanzi, you’d still get poked by Rong Jiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now he could embody Teacher Li Mingqi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What are we waiting for?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ziwei, Xiaoyanzi, get your asses up right now!\u003C\u002Fp>",1659,"2026-06-20T03:01:22.774Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","0215ac5c744df619e3872bcdfad231a74c5f9b1537068564e8648f85e24c11d3","i-became-a-movie-star-and-only-then-did-the-syst-chapter-18","i-became-a-movie-star-and-only-then-did-the-syst-chapter-16",343,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-became-a-movie-star-and-only-then-did-the-syst-cover.jpg"]