[{"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-33":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},2285359,4470,"Chapter 33: We Are Female Demons (Requesting Monthly Votes)","i-became-a-movie-star-and-only-then-did-the-syst-chapter-33",33,"\u003Cp>That evening over dinner with Gao Yang, Qi Hao didn’t mention the Rolls-Royce Phantom at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’ve already accepted it—keep going on like this with false modesty, and no one will want to be around you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m going out tomorrow too, but I haven’t forgotten what we talked about before—I’ve been keeping an eye out. You can’t rush things like this…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao sniffed the wine’s aroma and couldn’t help but down the entire glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truly excellent wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the entertainment industry, you can’t avoid drinking entirely unless you’re truly allergic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if you’re genuinely allergic, you still have to drink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before capital, minor stars are mere playthings—do whatever they please.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao’s success to this day owes much to his drinking capacity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With you overseeing it, I’m naturally at ease…” Gao Yang took a small sip and sighed: “Young brother, I owe you thanks.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where did this come from?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you thanking me for accepting a million-dollar luxury car as a gift?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re a coal tycoon—probably got a faulty brain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since Fei went to work for you, she’s become much more normal. I used to think she wouldn’t last a few days, but now she shows up every day with enthusiasm, even chats with me about work sometimes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We finally have something in common to talk about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t tell anyone, but I only know how to be a boss—I have no idea how to be a worker. To keep up with her conversation, I’ve had to constantly ask people around me for advice…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang’s gratitude toward Qi Hao was clearly sincere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A million-dollar luxury car might just be a tool for a coal tycoon to enhance his status, a tactic in business negotiations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With such a car, he might land deals worth hundreds of millions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet none of that compares to his daughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha, that’s an interesting point—but Fei has truly performed well at work. Her learning ability is exceptional, she grasps concepts quickly and applies them broadly, and her communication skills are fine too—everyone at the company likes her.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao clearly knew exactly what the other man wanted to hear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Say nothing else—praise his daughter, and you’re guaranteed to hit the mark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, hearing Qi Hao’s genuine praise, Gao Yang grinned so wide his mouth barely closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He accidentally swallowed a huge gulp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Actually, we have another shared interest—movies!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, that’s a pleasant surprise!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao felt a touch of sympathy for this coal tycoon—how little he and his daughter had in common.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he ran away from home after junior high, Qi Hao and his father never lacked topics to discuss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’d chat for an entire day over a few drinks, anywhere under the sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At most, when he couldn’t win an argument, his father would just resort to brute force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But our tastes differ a bit,” Gao Yang said with slight regret: “I prefer art films—the award-winning kind. Fei, though, loves romance films. Oh, by the way, when she saw the commercial you did with An Feng and Gao Yuanyuan during the New Year, she suddenly had this idea: if only the three of you could star in a romantic movie together.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha, such a girl’s fantasy,” Qi Hao dodged the topic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you think such a movie could actually happen? Money isn’t an issue.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao’s silence didn’t mean Gao Yang would give up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This daughter-obsessed man, having neglected his daughter for years, now finally realized he needed to make up for it—and he wouldn’t miss any opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have no problem on my end—it’s An Feng and Gao Yuanyuan who are the issue. They’re now top-tier female stars, nearly at peak popularity. Especially An Feng—every drama she’s in becomes a massive hit, and she’s even co-starred with Li Lianjie and Fang Long in a Hollywood co-production…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t that Qi Hao lacked loyalty—it was just the difficulty was absurd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’re just coal tycoons—we can’t control everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And forcing a team together only leads to failure, just like forcing fame doesn’t make someone popular.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sigh, I suppose so… then let’s start with an art film. Ideally, get Fei involved in the project—then I’ll have something to discuss with her about work.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang still had some sense left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Um… I’m curious—why are you so indulgent toward Fei?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao came from a normal family and associated only with normal people—he simply couldn’t understand the drama of wealthy households.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I failed her mother—I made a mistake most men make…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang rarely had someone to confide in, and he truly treated Qi Hao as an equal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this same moment, on the highway to Hengdian, Tang Yan from “Immortal Love 3” was chatting with her agent, Ji Rujing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After graduation, she signed with Chengtian, and Ji Rujing became her second agent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She helped her land the female second lead role in “Immortal Love 3.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even though it’s the female second lead, Qi Hao—who you’re paired with—is now being promoted to co-lead status with the male protagonist. Your screen time will increase accordingly. Do you understand?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Tang Yan showed no sign of resting, Ji Rujing decided to discuss the drama with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, I understand,” Tang Yan nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“For Qi Hao, ‘Immortal Love 3’ means nothing. Everyone in the industry knows this drama was arranged by his former agency. Otherwise, given his status, he’d never accept a sequel series unless he was the absolute lead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Rujing emphasized Qi Hao’s role as Tang Yan’s co-star.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I heard his fee is three times Hu Ge’s!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Yan felt intense envy—and could clearly gauge Qi Hao’s weight from his salary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He’s worth every penny. He’s been in the industry for ten years—his fame and awards have far outpaced his peers. Now, getting him to act is harder than getting Huang Xiaoming. If you work hard, you may not catch up to him, but reaching half his level is definitely possible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Rujing encouraged Tang Yan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was only encouragement—she’d once been a star herself and knew that minor fame comes from promotion, while major fame depends on fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow, catching up to half of him? I dare not dream that. But working with him—I have no idea how much pressure I’m under. Look at my forehead, already big, and now I’m losing hair from stress. If I keep losing it, I might as well go over to the neighboring set and play a prince.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Yan kicked her legs at the thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she couldn’t suppress the smile on her face—purely a mix of anticipation and anxiety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pfft, what prince?” Ji Rujing laughed. “Don’t stress so much. Other actresses would kill to be in your position.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How can I not be stressed? It’s a three-lifetime entanglement…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Yan covered her face. She felt like an idiot—thankfully, only her agent and driver were in the car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then be flexible—maybe you’ll blow up,” Ji Rujing chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? Be flexible? What does that mean?” Tang Yan turned, puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rumor has it Qi Hao is ‘blessed for women’—every actress linked to him in gossip becomes famous. Look at Fan Xuexue, Sun Li, An Feng, Gao Yuanyuan…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Rujing counted off on her fingers—she ran out before finishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You mean…” Tang Yan asked, astonished: “That I should start gossip with him? But we’re playing lovers in this drama—we’ll naturally get some rumors, won’t we?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s uncertain. Yang Mi worked with him before on ‘The Legend of the Condor Heroes,’ but because of An Feng, she never got any gossip traction. Maybe this time she’s decided to go all in. And Liu Shishi from Tangren—rumor says Tangren originally planned to use gossip to push their artists forward.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Rujing had exceptionally wide connections and many sources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She even had insiders within Tangren who shared information with her. Her ability to secure Tang Yan’s role wasn’t just about capital maneuvering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow, it’s like Qi Hao’s some kind of Tang Elder, and we’re all female demons.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Yan marveled—and her pressure surged further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t imagine what it would feel like if she were the on-screen lover but not the one linked to him in gossip—would she become a laughingstock?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The ‘blessed for women’ thing is nonsense—but people believe it anyway. I debuted earlier than you—I’ve seen far crazier things: worshipping talismans, raising spirits, you name it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Rujing worried about the same thing as Tang Yan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Qi Hao started gossiping with other actresses on set, it would be terrible for Tang Yan, the official on-screen couple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So what should we do?” Tang Yan didn’t mind gossip with Qi Hao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was even a mild fan—more like a casual admirer, someone with a bit of fondness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She admired his decade-long efforts and envied his current success.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Actually… I don’t really want you getting too close to him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Rujing didn’t encourage Tang Yan to leverage their on-screen chemistry to ride his popularity—or loudly stir up gossip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just try to prevent others from gossiping with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why?” Tang Yan was surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was ready to sacrifice myself—and now you’re telling me to abandon the plan?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You… get too immersed too easily. Once you fall into emotion, you lose yourself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After days of interaction, Ji Rujing had a decent sense of Tang Yan’s character.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, the moment she took Tang Yan as a client, her first move was to study and analyze her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re saying I’m a love-struck fool?” Tang Yan felt hurt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pretty much. Don’t deny it. I’m telling you this now, openly, to warn you not to get burned in love.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Rujing had seen too many stars collapse because of romance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once someone’s heart is consumed by love, even the Pillar of Heaven couldn’t pull them back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I get it, I won’t. I still want to advance my career. But…” Tang Yan couldn’t help asking: “If everyone wants gossip with Qi Hao, wouldn’t dating him be twice as effective?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?” Ji Rujing stared at her. “You? You think you can land Qi Hao?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cough, uh… hypothetically…” Tang Yan’s voice faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No matter how you imagine it, it’s impossible. Look at the women linked to him—some are prettier, some have better figures, some are higher status, some have better personalities… but has anyone ever actually won him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Rujing didn’t just study her own artist—she also researched Qi Hao closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She discovered that after ten years in the industry, Qi Hao had been linked to countless rumors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But genuine, confirmed romances are extremely rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, not rare—there aren’t any at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This outcome can only mean either he fundamentally doesn’t find these women appealing, or he prefers men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless of which reason it is, Tang Yan, this naive fool, stands no chance of success.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she truly falls for him, she’ll be destroyed completely, leaving not a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tang Elder mentioned by them also set out for Hengdian the next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he’s a film emperor, he can’t afford to join the set at the last minute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao was somewhat reluctant to take this role, but since he accepted it, he wouldn’t act out on the job.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Take someone’s money, do their work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao still had no assistant or driver, so he had to bring along the workaholic Zhang Nan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s easy to foresee that the coming days will be filled with relentless employee PUA.\u003C\u002Fp>",1889,"2026-06-20T03:01:22.774Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","459bc96bbeac0b6cac645be64faa1e63e06882ee912181d5cca8dc62e8acce15","i-became-a-movie-star-and-only-then-did-the-syst-chapter-34","i-became-a-movie-star-and-only-then-did-the-syst-chapter-32",343,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-became-a-movie-star-and-only-then-did-the-syst-cover.jpg"]