[{"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-2":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},2285328,4470,"Chapter 2: I Really Don","i-became-a-movie-star-and-only-then-did-the-syst-chapter-2",2,"\u003Cp>“Extra! Damn extra!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell did I do to deserve this torture from the system and my agent?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Extra? You mean the kind that just runs around with no lines?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, Lao Tian had heard it just now, but he doubted his ears—after all, Qi Hao today had nothing to do with the concept of “extra.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last time he played an extra was ten years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, exactly that—one line of dialogue is mandatory.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao gave up—he had a feeling this damn system wouldn’t stop at just one bizarre task like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’ll be plenty more embarrassing things ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Might as well ditch personal dignity and enjoy a wicked life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You mean a cameo?” Lao Tian racked his brains but couldn’t understand why Qi Hao wanted an extra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who on earth is he trying to get an extra for?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he and Qi Hao signed with Ziwen, they operate largely independently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He doesn’t even know the other artists under Ziwen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even if it’s for a friend, asking for just one line—what kind of demand is that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone always complains about too few lines—who’d ever complain about too many?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you insane?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t ask, just find me one according to my request—I need to join the set within half a month!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao pulled his hat down over his face and completely refused to cooperate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lao Tian gritted his teeth and held back the urge to slam the steering wheel into the greenery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another day I want to kill this bastard!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, while many stars and directors hadn’t yet left, Lao Tian arranged a meeting for Qi Hao with a director.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lao Tian’s status in the entertainment industry rose with Qi Hao’s popularity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were just an extra, there’d be no need to meet—two sentences over the phone would settle it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But normally, people beg Qi Hao to make a cameo—how could he be the one actively seeking one?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Baoping, who had originally planned to leave that morning, resolutely changed his flight and brought the female lead, Zhou Xun, to meet him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, Prince Zhou!” Qi Hao, one of the Four Great Leading Men, had long been familiar with Zhou Xun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In 2001, they collaborated on the romance drama *Like Mist, Like Rain, Like Wind*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both left deep impressions on each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, they never got another chance to work together since then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haozi, you’re really coming?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Qi Hao was considering joining *Li Mi’s Guess*, Zhou Xun rushed over as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was a Golden Horse Award-winning actress; he was a Golden Rooster Award-winning actor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that’s some real acting fireworks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, I just want a cameo,” Qi Hao said, giving Lao Tian an exasperated look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This useless agent clearly hadn’t handled things properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lao Tian couldn’t help rolling his eyes—how could this be his fault?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you’re so capable, explain it yourself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The male lead is currently set as Deng Zhao. But if you want to play…” Cao Baoping studied Qi Hao intently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy looked too much like his male lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Li Mi’s Guess* had Hua Yi’s investment, and Hua Yi was currently promoting Deng Zhao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Cao Baoping’s films never struggled for funding, so he had full autonomy—he could easily ignore Hua Yi’s suggested actors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No no no, I just want a small role—give me one line of dialogue, no pay needed!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao finally understood Lao Tian’s predicament.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no way to explain—so he’d just push forward boldly: if they gave it, fine; if not, he’d find another director.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just a cameo? Then I’ll give you more lines—your character’s backstory can be more compelling too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Baoping and Zhou Xun exchanged glances, both slightly disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the Four Great Leading Men, Qi Hao was the first to gain mainstream award recognition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, every media outlet and online platform was filled with news about him—every move he made drew intense attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Baoping valued Qi Hao’s acting; Zhou Xun valued his popularity and acting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Either way, he was far better than Deng Zhao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Director Cao, just one line—that’s all! Next time you have a project, I’ll give it my all!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others begged him to play the male lead, yet he insisted on a cameo—and even actively demanded one. This system was truly insane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, Cao Baoping’s projects were always highly sought-after in the industry—if he landed the male lead, it would make his hard-won Best Actor award worthwhile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But right now, the urgent priority was completing the task to avoid being electrocuted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who knew where the shock would hit?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, Deng Zhao was already preparing to join the set—this move could seriously offend Hua Yi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Baoping didn’t care, but Qi Hao had to be cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One line… does saying it in one breath count as one line?” Cao Baoping, though dissatisfied with Deng Zhao, had no reason to push further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t a sycophant!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao confirmed with the system: saying it in one breath counted as one line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then I’ll give you one—this scene is being filmed these days. If you’re available, come with us to Kunming. I’ll treat you to mushrooms, haha~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Qi Hao and his agent joined them on the trip to Kunming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite their low profile, they were recognized before takeoff at the airport.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the group included Qi Hao, one of the Four Great Leading Men, and Zhou Xun, one of the Four Great Actresses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is Qi Hao doing right now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just won the Golden Rooster Award for Best Actor—the youngest ever in its history.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is Zhou Xun doing right now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Filming *Li Mi’s Guess*!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be concluded, then, that the newly crowned actor Qi Hao has joined Zhou Xun’s new film?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Online discussions exploded; fans immediately began anticipating the collaboration between the Best Actress and Best Actor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Deng Zhao in Kunming was like an ant on a hot pan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was already in Kunming, yet Cao Baoping refused to shoot his scenes, openly showing his dissatisfaction, clearly considering replacing him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now he suddenly heard Qi Hao was coming to Kunming with Cao Baoping and Zhou Xun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even his toenail could guess what this meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Cao Baoping, Zhou Xun, and Qi Hao were still in the air, online media had already drafted their articles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Deng Zhao wasn’t selected among the Four Great Leading Men, he had already surpassed Tong Dawei and Nie Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now his role had been snatched away by Qi Hao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a devastating blow to his rising momentum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deng Zhao was frantic, scratching his head and pacing in circles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A forced melon isn’t sweet!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’ve already won Best Actor—why are you stealing my bread?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is just too bullying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He called his agent crying, then called his girlfriend Sun Li crying, and finally called Wang Zhonglei crying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what could anyone else do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Zhonglei, the one most likely to help him, was also eyeing Qi Hao hungrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In 2005, Wang Jinghua led a group of artists to jump to Orange Sky, nearly emptying Hua Yi—she hadn’t truly recovered in two years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Hua Yi could sign Qi Hao, the newly crowned Best Actor and hottest young star, he’d be far more valuable than Deng Zhao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao signed a five-year contract with Ziwen Media in 2003, and it’s about to expire—who knows where he’ll land next?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the major talent agencies in the industry were already reaching out to Qi Hao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Qi Hao joined Hua Yi’s film project, Hua Yi would gain a decisive advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?” Deng Zhao, anxiously waiting in his hotel, was told that after landing, Cao Baoping had immediately taken Qi Hao straight to the set.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Done for—he’s been robbed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you really that desperate?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’ve probably arrived already,” said the assistant, still waiting in the lobby, surprised that Cao Baoping was this eager to replace Deng Zhao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll call him!” Deng Zhao refused to sit idle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Deng Zhao called, Qi Hao had just stepped out of the car—the crew had sent a business van to pick him up, and he’d been brought along too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He and Zhou Xun stepped out one after the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The set was already swarming with media reporters drawn by rumors, as well as fans and curious onlookers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The camera clicked rapidly as it photographed them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Baoping’s phone rang just then, and he quickly ducked back into the car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, Deng Zhao? I was just looking for you—come over right away! Yeah, okay, we’ll talk face to face when we meet…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xun waved warmly at the camera, smiling sweetly; though small, she was undeniably beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao, by contrast, wore a cold, indifferent expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Tian had crafted his persona as a aloof godlike figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Extremely aloof, at that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And fans truly bought into it—every time he appeared, they erupted into frenzied screams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even actress Zhou Xun paled beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Journalists surged forward, surrounding them completely, microphones nearly shoved into their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qi Hao, congratulations on winning the Golden Rooster Award for Best Actor!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just get to the point already—this fake politeness is annoying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rumors say you and Deng Zhao are friends. Why did you steal his lead role?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I didn’t!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I came here just to play a background extra—what competition could I possibly have with Deng Zhao?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Reports claim that Sun Li was involved with you before she got together with Deng Zhao—is that the main reason for your falling out?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m sorry, but my relationship with Sun Li was purely professional.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Supposedly, half a dozen women in this industry have had affairs with me—maybe forty-nine, maybe fifty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m exhausted. Just end it already!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Does joining Hua Yi’s new film mean that after your contract with Ziwen expires, you’ll join Hua Yi’s family?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sorry, I haven’t considered switching studios yet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even when I was struggling, I wouldn’t go to Hua Yi—now that I’ve made it, why would I go there?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sigh—I wonder if the system has any tasks related to this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My head hurts!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief interview, the reporters left satisfied, their notebooks full.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>New Best Actor Qi Hao, heartbroken by love, believes Deng Zhao stole his woman—he plans not only to steal Deng Zhao’s lead role but also join Hua Yi to challenge him for top dog status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once it was just Huang Xiaoming and Deng Zhao in a two-horse race; now with Qi Hao added, it’s become a Three Kingdoms drama.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for what Qi Hao said during the interview…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nobody cared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Deng Zhao arrived on set, Cao Baoping was coaching Qi Hao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had cast Qi Hao as a poet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The role was important in some ways, unimportant in others—its sole purpose was to connect Qiu Shuitian’s group with Fang Wen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Fang Wen jumps off the bridge at the end, just like him—adding dramatic impact and creating a thematic echo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lines are excerpted from Wisława Szymborska’s Polish poem “View with a Grain of Sand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've come!\" Deng Zhao's expression was complex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought this guy came to compete for the male lead role, but based on the director’s recent scene instructions, this guy actually traveled all the way to Kunming just to jump off a bridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you fucking insane?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or are you really having an affair with my wife, trying to butter me up this way?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm, I’m ready!” Qi Hao was silently memorizing his lines—he had to memorize them and deliver each one in a single breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Achieving the director’s desired effect is truly beyond the capability of a background extra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Deng Zhao, you drive under the bridge when we lower Qi Hao—you must be careful with safety.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Baoping repeated the warning once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao traveled all this way just to make a cameo in his film—and took not a single cent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t want Qi Hao to get hurt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Zhao…” Qi Hao looked up at the bridge’s height, checked the safety of the wire rig one last time, then slapped Deng Zhao’s shoulder and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I really have nothing with your wife!”\u003C\u002Fp>",2016,"2026-06-20T03:01:22.774Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","b5ae77b4b2dad1c1e6da619f320eac3ccf94e4dae7644d5989d0d8816fdcd081","i-became-a-movie-star-and-only-then-did-the-syst-chapter-3","i-became-a-movie-star-and-only-then-did-the-syst-chapter-1",343,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-became-a-movie-star-and-only-then-did-the-syst-cover.jpg"]