[{"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-4":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},2285330,4470,"Chapter 4: Challenging My Moral Bottom Line","i-became-a-movie-star-and-only-then-did-the-syst-chapter-4",4,"\u003Cp>Qi Hao made a cameo in “Li Mi’s Guesswork” without taking any payment, not even transportation fees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you’ve chosen to do someone a favor, don’t drag it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Baoping was deeply moved by this; he held onto Qi Hao, begged him not to leave, arranged a hotel room for him, and even treated him to a Yunnan mushroom banquet that night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dinner, they returned to the hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After washing up, Qi Hao locked the door from inside and closed his eyes as the system required.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before officially entering, there were still some options.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, choosing a script—any film he had watched could serve as training material.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could also select specific film clips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao casually picked “Suzhou River.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a film with a very distinct style, one of Lou Ye’s masterpieces, somewhat reminiscent of Shunji Iwai but far more brutal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao had once auditioned for “Suzhou River”; back then, he would never have missed any chance, no matter how slim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he was eliminated in the first round—the director thought he was too green.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never expected he’d now be able to perform its iconic scenes in a dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, Haozi!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the scene switched, Qi Hao opened the door and Zhou Xun stepped in, drenched in rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had assumed this training mode would be like a computer program, everything pre-set by the system, simply following the film’s shots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this younger Zhou Xun immediately called him by his real name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re Zhou Xun?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao felt his scalp go numb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did I eat too many mushrooms and start hallucinating?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the setting weren’t so clearly wrong, he might have suspected Zhou Xun had secretly broken into his room to do something improper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m Zhou Xun—Mudan and Meimei were both me,” Zhou Xun said with a grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That doesn’t make sense—are you a real person who came into my dream?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao immediately called out to the system; if Zhou Xun remembered this visit after waking tomorrow, he’d never be able to explain it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you afraid of? I’m just an NPC, here to help you train.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without waiting for the system to explain, Zhou Xun clarified it herself—clearly, though intelligent, she fully understood her NPC status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then what’s your relationship to the real Zhou Xun?” Qi Hao once again suspected the system was broken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why not just set the training as a fixed program?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why make it so “intelligent”?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Relax—I’m fake, she’s real, and I have nothing to do with her,” Zhou Xun stepped closer, her rain-dampened hand resting on Qi Hao’s chest, smiling: “If you want to ask me about her secrets, I know nothing—but here, I obey you completely. Whatever you ask me to do, I’ll comply…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shit!” Qi Hao stumbled backward violently and collapsed onto the sofa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is seriously testing my moral bottom line!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The training lasts eight hours—after that, I’ll cease to exist. Even if you want to do something now, it won’t affect the training later. There’s a sofa right here… Don’t be afraid, just treat it like a spring dream… You’re not impotent, are you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou-NPC-Mudan-Meimei-Xun’s voice dripped with seduction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stop! From now on, train. I order you to act like a robot—only do what’s needed for my training.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao wiped his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no interest in Zhou Xun; even if he did, he’d pursue her openly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t even understand what this was anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Qi Hao’s words were like imperial edicts in the training space; the “Zhou Xun” instantly shed her flirtatious demeanor and slipped into the role of “Mudan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Suzhou River” was Zhou Xun’s first leading role, earning her the Best Actress award at the 15th Paris International Film Festival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was also her first film where her acting fully blossomed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though her performance stood out most, Jia Hongsheng, her co-star, also delivered an excellent performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao was training Jia Hongsheng’s part.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a style of acting he had rarely encountered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could understand and explore it himself during training, or compare himself directly with Jia Hongsheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system had a highly humanized scoring system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the “Zhou Xun” acting opposite him would offer pointers during their scenes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Zhou Xun herself was a naturally gifted non-professional; she had little to offer in terms of actual advice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just being able to act alongside her had already benefited Qi Hao immensely…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After spending the night “tussling” with Zhou Xun, Qi Hao woke up the next day utterly drained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hotel offered a buffet breakfast; he and Lao Tian went to the dining room, ate something, and prepared to leave Kunming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now I finally understand why everyone loves eating mushrooms—yesterday’s meal was amazing. I was even worried I’d end up on a slab,” Lao Tian said, piling food onto his tray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was an agent, not a star.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he didn’t need to watch his diet—he ate heartily every day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you get any fatter, don’t expect to find a girlfriend. You’re nearly forty—get a partner soon, or you’ll end up marrying someone with a pension.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao was cold and aloof in public, but privately loved to roast people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m only thirty-one—how am I nearly forty? Fuck…” Lao Tian was furious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, Prince Zhou, here for breakfast too?” Qi Hao spotted Zhou Xun arriving with her assistant and instantly tensed up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of the things “Zhou Xun” had said in the training space, he couldn’t even meet her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some people are just born for this film business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether pure or seductive, they handle both effortlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah, gotta eat something—otherwise I won’t have the energy to shoot.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xun had no idea what Qi Hao was thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The “Zhou Xun” in the training space had nothing to do with her at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Keep going—this film will definitely win you another Best Actress award.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing no unusual behavior from Zhou Xun, Qi Hao finally breathed a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t acted recklessly last night—not only because of his own principles, but also because he feared the real Zhou Xun might sense something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d even cut out the kissing scene from “Suzhou River.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Removing the kiss from this banned film had seriously dulled its impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Imagine being able to choose different female stars as training NPCs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And being able to do whatever you want in the training space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was absolutely a nerd’s dream device.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a decent guy; any less decent man who got access to this training space would be utterly addicted, wasting away…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah, dying fast too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After breakfast, Qi Hao left with his agent Lao Tian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this news, Deng Zhao finally relaxed—he always felt that as long as Qi Hao stayed, he might one day replace him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even worried he might be tempted to kill Qi Hao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he married Sun Li in the future, he’d definitely not invite this guy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, in the VIP airport lounge, Lao Tian kept complaining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you know what people online are saying? You turned down the male lead to do a cameo—they think you’re insane. Are you really feeling guilty because of Sun Li and letting Deng Zhao off easy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do I have with Sun Li? Don’t you know that better than anyone?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao could tolerate most people questioning him, but having his own agent join in was deeply hurtful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How am I supposed to know you? Your knack for attracting romance has worn me out handling your scandals—when will you ever settle down?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just say your schedule was full—you were promoting ‘The Promise’ and had no time to join the cast.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao ignored Lao Tian’s complaints.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paid Lao Tian such a high salary precisely so he could work like a beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I get it—for insiders, it’s a favor to Cao Baoping’s side; for the public, you’re staying true to your roots—whether lead or minor role, you take every part seriously. Then get the crew to release a few photos of you shooting, saying you did your own stunt—jumping off a building without a double—and got your wig knocked off when Deng Zhao ran you over with his car…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As an agent, Lao Tian’s professional ability was unquestionable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao’s rise to become one of the Four Great Young Actors and a Best Actor award winner wasn’t just due to his talent and effort—it also depended on Lao Tian’s years of protection and support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do as you see fit—and… help me with one more thing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao couldn’t even look at Lao Tian’s face—he could already imagine the expression Lao Tian would wear when he learned Qi Hao was going to endorse spicy strips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would be even more spectacular than eating a bag of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why so polite? I notice you’ve changed,” Lao Tian laughed, clapping Qi Hao on the back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Help me find a sponsorship deal for spicy strips.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao swallowed hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You… what did you just say?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lao Tian suspected his hearing was broken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or maybe Qi Hao’s speech center had malfunctioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Either way, one of them had to be insane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I want to endorse spicy strips!” Qi Hao thought of Old Tian, the man he’d hired, and immediately felt justified again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why?” Old Tian gasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why? Because I just want to endorse them—is that not enough?” Qi Hao couldn’t come up with a better reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are they paying you a lot?” Old Tian suddenly asked: “Could this be another trick from Ziwen?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the contract nearing expiration, Ziwen wanted to renew, but Qi Hao had no intention of extending it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Ziwen hadn’t brought Qi Hao any good projects these past few years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of his projects were secured through his own talent, a decade of connections in the entertainment industry, and Old Tian’s skillful maneuvering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even to land the role in Ziwen’s own “The Legend of the Condor Heroes,” Qi Hao had to outcompete Huang Xiaoming and Nie Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, Ziwen had been feeding off Qi Hao’s blood these past few years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large portion of the money Qi Hao earned over the years ended up in Ziwen’s pockets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Qi Hao refused to renew, Ziwen pulled a nasty move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They sold Qi Hao to Tangren and signed him to a TV drama where he’d play second fiddle to Hu Ge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Ge had gained some fame through TV dramas like “Xian Jian 1,” “New Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio,” and “The Immortal’s Flying Immortal,” and even landed the lead in “The Legend of the Condor Heroes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he still couldn’t compare to Qi Hao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, Tangren was producing “Xian Jian 3,” with Hu Ge as the male lead and Qi Hao as the second male lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao was clearly lowering his status to elevate Hu Ge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tangren didn’t want the situation to look too bad, so they claimed both Hu Ge and Qi Hao were co-leads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This trick was probably copied from “The Forbidden Kingdom.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That movie is currently in promotion, with Fang Long and Li Lianjie both listed as top-billed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Hu Ge earns 40,000 yuan per episode, while Qi Hao earns 120,000 yuan—three times Hu Ge’s pay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was simply too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao, having secured over 100,000 yuan per episode, found himself less resistant to the role.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this forced, humiliating arrangement still rankled Old Tian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It has nothing to do with Ziwen. I just genuinely like spicy strips—I want to endorse a cleaner brand. Old Tian, I know you’re capable; you’ll get this done.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’d better like hot girls—you’re trying to fool ghosts if you claim you like spicy strips.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1939,"2026-06-20T03:01:22.774Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","44def05678f19da31e73e84b2452fa2e0b035e9dca5da15ffd4102dfd96e74ae","i-became-a-movie-star-and-only-then-did-the-syst-chapter-5","i-became-a-movie-star-and-only-then-did-the-syst-chapter-3",343,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-became-a-movie-star-and-only-then-did-the-syst-cover.jpg"]