[{"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-50":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},2285376,4470,"Chapter 50: You","i-became-a-movie-star-and-only-then-did-the-syst-chapter-50",50,"\u003Cp>Because Qi Hao was going to attend the Student Film Festival, Tang Ren arranged the media visit well in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as they heard that “Immortal Sword 3” had opened for media visits, the press immediately sprang into action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system says stars and the media love and hate each other — that’s not wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just because they were relentlessly chasing Qi Hao not long ago, acting like they wouldn’t stop until they destroyed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after the incident passed, Qi Hao became their favorite again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their media visits were primarily focused on Qi Hao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the others, Hu Ge was probably the most newsworthy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The so-called “Three Beauties of Immortal Sword 3” were decent-looking, but utterly failed to meet the media’s demand for news material.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Mi’s popularity stemmed mostly from her rumored romance with Guo Xiang and Qi Hao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Li Shaohong’s newly launched “New Dream of the Red Chamber,” she played one of the four senior maids serving Jia Baoyu — Qingwen — ranked outside the top ten credits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it will become popular after airing remains uncertain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Shishi and Tang Yan were practically unknown; most of the public had no idea what they did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Shishi’s recent surge in popularity — others might not know, but surely the media knew how it happened?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were the ones who got paid to write those articles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The current ranking of the Four Leading Men is Qi Hao, Huang Xiaoming, Tong Dawei, Nie Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao has both popularity and awards, leaving the other three far behind in a cliff-like gap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, he’s always been the media’s favorite — any minor news from him could keep them buzzing for days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, when they joined forces to attack Qi Hao, some media outlets had held back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’d felt a bit reluctant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could tell the difference between a full meal and constant feasting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the other side paid too much, and they couldn’t take the money without doing anything, so they betrayed Qi Hao with a stab to the back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet now, during this on-set visit, they showed not a trace of guilt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their first stop was watching the crew film.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On-set filming was the content the media found most interesting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could observe the shooting locations, props, costumes and makeup, and even pick up on plot pairings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, today’s scheduled scene was extremely popular.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao and Tang Yan’s… kissing scene!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With past experience, Tang Yan finally didn’t keep messing up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, she only messed up four times — proving in action what total humiliation looked like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as she tried hard, nothing was beyond her ability to ruin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this really what a graduate of the Central Academy of Drama looks like?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The media were all itching to criticize Tang Yan’s acting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they’d come to the set for travel expenses and hush money — they couldn’t have zero professional ethics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, even though Tang Yan kept messing up, each kiss, each different angle — it still gave them plenty of material.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’re not the director — why should we complain?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After filming the scene, the media were all satisfied, feeling this visit was well worth it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’d post high-resolution photos right away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boss, are you okay? I didn’t expect they’d schedule a kissing scene. If I’d known, I’d have restricted today’s shooting content — my experience is too limited; the crew took advantage of me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Nan handed him a wet wipe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s nothing — kissing won’t get you pregnant.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao carefully wiped his face in the mirror — only someone of his status could afford to do this; a regular actor would have to do whatever they were told.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like the “Lust, Caution” crew — if Li An agreed to media visits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could easily film Liang Chaowei and Tang Wei rolling in bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Real action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Live observation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Wei wouldn’t dare even fart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boss, why are you laughing?” Zhang Nan sighed in relief, then noticed Qi Hao had suddenly smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I laughed at Liu Shishi the other day — trying to make a deal with a tiger, letting Yang Mi slip in and turn it into a joke.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone with eyes could see Yang Mi and Liu Shishi must have reached some agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe Tang Yan was involved too, but she did nothing, so it was hard to tell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, Yang Mi successfully turned their pairing into a hot topic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Liu Shishi’s follow-up attempt flopped — her posts and photos sank without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Qi Hao couldn’t help but mock her like Cao Cao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What about today?” Zhang Nan chuckled too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He realized his boss didn’t care about these rumors surrounding him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These rumors are unavoidable, but if you can maintain a more optimistic attitude, it’s much easier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words — if you can’t fight it, just close your eyes and enjoy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Today I’m laughing at Yang Mi — her strategy is too crude, not nearly as sharp as Cai Yinong’s,” Qi Hao, the Chancellor, smiled: “This schedule clearly targets Yang Mi — they picked a day when Yang Mi was filming ‘New Dream of the Red Chamber’ for the media visit, then paired me with Tang Yan for a kissing scene, crushing any hope she had of continuing to stir up rumors.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Ren’s stance now: if we can’t have him, neither can you, Yang Mi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for pulling Yang Mi into Tang Ren’s fold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Yinong probably realized Yang Mi was too hard to control and had given up all hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But your rumor with Tang Yan is going to blow up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Nan sighed — he wasn’t handsome enough, too low-key, couldn’t understand Qi Hao’s troubles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s not a coffin lid — why bother covering it up?” Qi Hao didn’t care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Each of them looks so innocent, but their scheming is top-notch — ninety jin in weight, at least eighty jin worth of cunning.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Nan glanced up at Liu Shishi and Tang Yan — Yang Mi, just manipulated, wasn’t present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pressure breeds motivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d chosen the entertainment industry — he’d made the right call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Those three? They won’t be able to maintain sisterly affection.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao didn’t feel for a moment that he was the one disrupting their sisterly bond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When interests are involved, you can hype sisterly affection — or discard it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he, as the rumored partner, was just a tool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them were having fun playing their games, and someone nearby, mischievous, tossed them a single meat bun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And only one — the scene was definitely thrilling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now Qi Hao was that meat bun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tang Ren is pretty stingy — from the production’s standpoint, they should maximize the use of rumors.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Nan commented on Tang Ren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Chancellor wanted three laughs, the third could be dedicated to Tang Ren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You really should be careful with Tang Ren — remind Zhan Qi Laideng later…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether because of arrogance or sheer tyranny, Tang Ren really didn’t care about harmonious relations with artists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they didn’t like you, they’d stab you in the ribs; if you contradicted them, they’d cut you down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s only because Qi Hao’s status is high now — if he were a minor star like Tang Yan or Yang Mi, even if he offended them, they wouldn’t care about consequences — he’d be crushed the same way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao’s unmanageable qualities aren’t just his status — he’s also drunk with many big shots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The recent smear about him turning gay featured many big names — effectively giving Cai Yinong a refresher course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who’s Zhan Qi Laideng?” Zhang Nan didn’t get it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“An Yu — the PR guy, An Yu,” Qi Hao suddenly grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He even gave himself an English name — pretty trendy,” Zhang Nan didn’t immediately grasp what the name meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who in their right mind would derive “Zhan Qi Laideng” from the character “Yu”?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Qi Hao and Lao Tian — those two idiots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a short break, the crew arranged for the leads to wear their costumes for photo sessions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mainly to tell potential viewers: our costumes, makeup, and props are top-notch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our actors are good-looking enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just wait and lock onto our channel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Yan and Qi Hao standing together really did look well-matched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their chemistry wasn’t worse than Yang Mi’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reporters snapped away furiously, wishing the two would keep kissing even when not filming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Qi Hao’s face still wore that distant, detached expression — the standard professional demeanor — dousing everyone’s enthusiasm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fake again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the years, Qi Hao’s rumored girlfriends have come and gone, and so have the media — but everyone knows these rumored girlfriends are mostly fake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fake dating partners must promote themselves, and journalists must promote themselves too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless of truth, it must be stirred up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The final segment was the interview Wu Hao needed for his task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Ren first arranged behind-the-scenes footage of the crew, then Hu Ge, Liu Shishi, Tang Yan, Wu Hao…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Wu Hao were placed first, the media would obtain enough material and might not interview the others as thoroughly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Hao waited patiently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To avoid wasting time, he chose to read a book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some journalists secretly took a few photos; some even found the right angle and spotted what book Wu Hao was reading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pfft, The Complete Tang Poetry… and Volume Three!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother, you’re overdoing it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We understand you care more about what you lack—middle schoolers want to appear scholarly, but you must know your place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you held The Three Hundred Nursery Rhymes, we could still praise your diligence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very least, you could hold The Three Hundred Tang Poems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You pull out The Complete Tang Poetry—aren’t you making this hard for us?\u003C\u002Fp>",1635,"2026-06-20T03:01:22.774Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","8eacadb54c0283e9e266c8ec36bdfe5cb1bc3ab90f0c9a625cdc79c50a6f1374","i-became-a-movie-star-and-only-then-did-the-syst-chapter-51","i-became-a-movie-star-and-only-then-did-the-syst-chapter-49",343,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-became-a-movie-star-and-only-then-did-the-syst-cover.jpg"]