[{"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-27":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},2285353,4470,"Chapter 27: When I Was Young, I Didn","i-became-a-movie-star-and-only-then-did-the-syst-chapter-27",27,"\u003Cp>“Dad, can we speak Mandarin?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao had spent ten years outside, finally shedding his accent, and didn’t want to be dragged back into it after just a few days home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking Tianjin dialect in public, especially while delivering lines, made people snap out of the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone assumed he was a crosstalk performer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, do I have to accommodate you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man was furious—just seeing this brat made his blood pressure spike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dad…” Qi Hao first released Aobai, then pulled out his phone—no, he pulled out two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One Nokia 3210, one Nokia E90.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These are for me? Why waste money like this?” Though he spoke in reprimand, the old man couldn’t suppress the curve of his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Nokia 3210 is for you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Nokia E90 is for Mom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rebellious streak, not yet fully faded by age, screamed at Qi Hao to provoke his father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao had always been rebellious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The kind who won’t walk when pulled, but backs up when pushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At fifteen or sixteen, he took a green-skinned train to the capital to join the entertainment industry—partly because he’d suddenly gained a system, but mostly because he constantly argued with his father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now the system task required him to “sincerely” apologize to his father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he didn’t want the task to fail, he had to swallow his anger today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Step back, and the sea and sky widen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dad, when I was young, I didn’t understand…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You still don’t understand much now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man finally spoke Mandarin—he was a primary school teacher, still not retired, so his Mandarin was flawless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At most, he occasionally slipped in a bit of accent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\" Qi Hao held back his anger, pretending he hadn't heard his father's sarcasm, and continued: \"Back then, I lost my temper and chose rebellion to pursue my dream.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s this? Why are you getting emotional all of a sudden?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi’s father felt uneasy—kid, don’t act like this. I’m not used to it. I’d rather see you defiant and unruly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your rebellion’s like a cold—it won’t heal until the time comes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is today the day you’re finally cured?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, Qi’s father couldn’t stop him, and under his silent approval, Qi’s mother loosened the reins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought “dream come true” was just two words—wake up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He figured Qi Hao would try it out and quit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never expected this damn brat actually carved out a place for himself in the entertainment industry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What could he do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, forgive him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi’s father and mother were both teachers, devoting their lives to educating others, yet they’d been defeated by their own son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They weren’t old-fashioned; they’d long since accepted what they couldn’t change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn’t the point of going to college or anything else just to make their son successful?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The family downstairs had a son about Qi Hao’s age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d smoothly gotten into university and landed a decent job.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he couldn’t adapt to society, quit after two years, and now lies at home leeching off his parents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spends all day dreaming of writing web novels and becoming a god.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to him, his own son was far more accomplished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I just… wanted to talk sincerely…” Qi Hao placed the Nokia 3210 in his father’s hands and went on, emotional: “Only after growing up did I realize how hard you’ve worked.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh~” The old man smirked, unwrapping the phone: “This phone…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ahem, I’ve wanted to buy you a gift to apologize for a long time, but I was too proud back then, so I bought the phone but never gave it to you—now I’ve finally gathered the courage.” Qi Hao hurried to explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man examined the phone and its manual, then sighed: “This is a phone from the year 2000.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kid…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had he wanted to reconcile with me all these years ago?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, I kept it all along, took it out every now and then to look at it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his father didn’t immediately explode, Qi Hao finally exhaled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his father’s bad temper and decent knowledge of digital tech, this was the only way to fool him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You don’t have to be so serious…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi’s father rubbed the brand-new Nokia 3210, his anger long vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they talked, the door opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In came Qi Hao’s mother and his cousin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mom, Shanshan, I’m back—I bought you gifts.” Qi Hao quickly pulled out… two more phones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One Nokia N95, one iPhone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao was always generous with family—every return trip meant endless shopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clothes, appliances, all kinds of household goods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If his father weren’t so stubborn, he’d have bought them a house too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bro, why are you buying phones again? My phone’s only a year old.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao’s cousin, Hu Shan, was currently attending university just a short distance from home—less than three kilometers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tianjin might not have much else, but it had plenty of universities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Electronics update fast—after a year, it’s time to replace them. I bought one for each of you. Oh, I bought two for Dad…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao had already confirmed with the system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system recognized that he had “bought new phones” and “sincerely apologized”—meaning the task conditions were met.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that the task was complete, Qi Hao started acting up again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d thought the gift was just for him, but now everyone had one—this heavy filial devotion suddenly lost its luster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Qi’s father carefully put away the Nokia 3210.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It might not work well anymore, but as a decorative piece, it was fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow, bro, you brought Aobai too! Bye-bye~” Hu Shan had met Aobai before and loved petting the snooty plushie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Right, be careful when opening the door—don’t let it run out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When are you leaving this time?” Qi’s mother tied on her apron and hurried to cook—her son often skipped breakfast and must be starving by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A drama starts filming in mid-February, but a few extra days won’t matter.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the drama “Chinese Paladin 3,” Qi Hao had the highest status and the best treatment—all clearly stated in the contract.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Tian had been in the industry this long—he knew the ropes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Work requires a work ethic. What do you mean ‘a few extra days won’t matter’? Look at your movie ‘Waiting Alone’—you acted so over-the-top… You think I care what you do? I went to see it anyway…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi’s father’s voice dropped from loud to low—watching his son’s movie embarrassed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He usually sneaked in to watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uncle, your stubborn mouth is harder to shut than an AK!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Shan didn’t hold back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t talk nonsense. His movie only made two million at the box office—made the producer lose big. If he doesn’t act better, he’ll be out of work soon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how well Qi Hao did, his father saw nothing but life crises.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt he had to keep a watchful eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dad, don’t worry—I’m my own boss now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao had never consulted his family about starting his studio—he kept his family and work strictly separate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, outsiders shouldn’t meddle in professional matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many studios declined because they stuffed too many unqualified relatives and friends inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re your own boss? Can’t you just settle down for a few years? How old are you, becoming your own boss…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man immediately panicked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi’s mother sighed and called Hu Shan to help with cooking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were used to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If these two didn’t argue during a visit, they probably couldn’t even eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The house had two rooms—Qi Hao couldn’t sleep with his cousin, so the father and son sat soaking their feet, still bickering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re not young anymore—shouldn’t you find someone?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve got dozens of girlfriends—line up from our front door all the way to the Haihe River to watch old men dive.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You damn brat, can’t you speak seriously for once?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine, fine—I’ll pay attention, find someone suitable, and bring her home for you to see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re actors—don’t pretend to be a couple.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dad, you’ve watched too many movies.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's just that your movie is too melodramatic...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dad, if I actually found someone, would you let them come over to this dump?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, what’s that? You’re snobbish about money?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How’s that snobbery? Look at the hallway—pitch black, people cooking right along the walkway, and I spend forever just trying to find a parking spot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao seized the chance to complain about the family’s living conditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought about convincing his parents to move to a modern housing complex, even to the capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can’t keep living here—I’m a shareholder of Penguin.\u003C\u002Fp>",1424,"2026-06-20T03:01:22.774Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","c176020ad2767dc3e913e38f547b19b1bf402ca791b95eff3eb34331ac9db984","i-became-a-movie-star-and-only-then-did-the-syst-chapter-28","i-became-a-movie-star-and-only-then-did-the-syst-chapter-26",343,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-became-a-movie-star-and-only-then-did-the-syst-cover.jpg"]