[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-became-a-viral-sensation-in-the-entertainment-":3,"chapter-i-became-a-viral-sensation-in-the-entertainment--i-became-a-viral-sensation-in-the-entertainment--chapter-80":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","I Became a Viral Sensation in the Entertainment Industry by Burning Incense",{"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},1941244,2650,"Chapter 80: Explosive Scenes, Guided Acting, Qinglian's Face-Slapping Revenge on the Agent!","i-became-a-viral-sensation-in-the-entertainment--chapter-80",80,"\u003Cp>The next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li arrived at the film set early in the morning to shoot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She held a copy of \"Five Years of Gaokao, Three Years of Simulation\" in her hands, keeping it closer than even her script.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Jin Li was constantly working through practice problems with such focused seriousness, the stylist doing her hair and makeup dared not make small talk, concentrating intently on her work instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps influenced by Jin Li's demeanor, the stylist felt unusually efficient this time, as if everything were accomplished in just a few swift motions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hair and makeup, which originally required half an hour, were completed under her skillful hands ten minutes early, taking only twenty minutes in total.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing, the stylist glanced at the clock and thought to herself: If efficiency remains this high, I could handle several more people's styling today and negotiate higher pay from the production team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After her styling was done, Jin Li waited another ten minutes before Qiu Qiwen finished hers and joined her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The morning's scenes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Focused entirely on the female lead and the third female role, meaning all were confrontation scenes between Jin Li and Qiu Qiwen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under such intensive filming, Jin Li felt that acting itself was not troublesome; rather, the hair and makeup process was the hassle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the script's requirements, she had to change into three different outfits this morning alone, each requiring a distinct hairstyle and look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiu Qiwen, however, did not need to change costumes, maintaining the same appearance throughout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Jin Li played Liu Ci, a princess, her production scale was naturally grander.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before filming began, Screenwriter He approached them to rehearse the upcoming scenes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li glanced at Screenwriter He and paused in surprise; after just one night, his dark circles were excessively prominent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiu Qiwen, being familiar with Screenwriter He, asked directly, \"Did you turn thief last night? How did you end up with two panda eyes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Screenwriter He rubbed his eyes. \"Ah, is it that obvious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He offered a helpless smile. \"I'm naturally prone to dark circles. Back when we were students, my classmates could stay up all night studying with their heads hanging from beams and thighs stabbed with awls, yet wake up the next day full of vigor. But I cannot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whenever I pull an all-nighter, my eyes swell into huge bags the next day, making me look like a sixty- or seventy-year-old eunuch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that I'm older, the bags are gone, but staying up late still gives me severe dark circles. It's fine; I'll just rub a boiled egg on them later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Screenwriter He lowered his head to look at the script.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did he review it himself, but he also took out two additional copies, handing one each to Qiu Qiwen and Jin Li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come, come, come. This is the script I stayed up all night writing. I've modified some plots and dialogues and added a few new scenes. Familiarize yourselves quickly; we're shooting soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me first explain this revised section. I've made your initial meeting more intense. At first, the princess holds quite a favorable impression of the heroic and valiant female lead; she is too delicate and has always admired women who can jump and run...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Screenwriter He left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li held the brand-new script and looked at Qiu Qiwen. \"I didn't encounter this situation yesterday. Does the production team frequently change scenes without reason like this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiu Qiwen nodded first, then shook her head. \"Only if the script isn't polished well and numerous problems arise during filming do they frequently make last-minute changes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, the script for 'The Ideal Husband' is quite well-polished, so such situations rarely occur. If Screenwriter He suddenly changes scenes,\" she paused, \"it usually means he's overflowing with inspiration and feels there's a better way to express it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Jin Li's serious expression, Qiu Qiwen smiled. \"Don't worry; this really doesn't happen often. I've been filming for a month and have only encountered it once or twice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moreover, those one or two times involved changes not to my scenes, but to the male lead's. When we asked Screenwriter He, he said the male lead's performance gave him a lot of inspiration.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stated confidently, \"It must be that your acting was so good it triggered Screenwriter He's burst of inspiration!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the production team was still making preparations, Director Li and Producer Zhang were already in position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh, Old He, why are your dark circles so heavy? Did you stay up scribbling on the script again? Does this mean new inspiration has struck?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Screenwriter He nodded. \"After watching Jin Li's performance yesterday, I felt she could not only follow the original plot but also portray the princess with greater depth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So I stayed up all night revising some plot points, adding details for the princess, and cutting out some filler scenes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Li listened fine until the end, then quickly asked, \"You cut scenes? Don't delete things recklessly! This drama is scheduled for 38 episodes. If the final cut falls short of 38 episodes, what about the brands we've already contracted?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Filming is one craft, securing funding for the production is another, and editing the finished footage along with marketing and exposure is yet another...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From pre-production and filming to post-production and release, many processes must be navigated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, to secure funding for 'The Ideal Husband,' the team publicly committed to 38 episodes to encourage brands to insert advertisements, ensuring maximum exposure for the sponsors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the count dropped from 38 episodes to 37 or even 36, they would face breach of contract.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Screenwriter He smiled. \"Rest assured, I have it under control. I only removed filler content and added new plotlines; we will definitely reach 38 episodes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, if Jin Li's segments are few, we can always add more content for the male and female leads later. It won't be an issue.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Li nodded. \"That works. However, since Jin Li's acting is excellent, we should explore her character further. Arrange more explosive scenes for her; perhaps this role can become a classic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Producer Zhang listened silently to their discussion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after they finished speaking did he add, \"Your discussion sounds good, but have you considered one issue?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Director Li and Screenwriter He looked over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Producer Zhang said, \"Jin Li's physical condition may not withstand such intensive filming!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could Jin Li's body withstand it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, this would have been a questionable matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But today, this issue seemed less important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Scene four, action!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li appeared at the entrance of the Imperial Academy wearing a red outfit, resembling a brilliant, blazing fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked around curiously; this place was very different from the learning grounds within the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, she spotted a young girl wearing attire different from her own—a dress of azure blue, like water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though both wore dresses, Liu Ci felt the other girl appeared far more crisp and decisive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, do you know where the women's school of the Imperial Academy is located?\" Princess Liu Ci asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhiyi, the female lead played by Qiu Qiwen, first scanned Liu Ci, recognizing that this woman must hold a noble status, as several items on her head were exclusive styles of the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A prestigious family background, plus frequent receipt of imperial gifts...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several noble families flashed through Lin Zhiyi's mind, but she said aloud, \"I know. I happen to be heading there myself; let me take you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a voice rang out: \"Grab it quickly! Don't let Ah Miao escape!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking up, they saw an orange cat with a tiger-like head and brain, clutching a crispy fried small yellow croaker in its mouth as it dashed outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From time to time, people tried to block it, but the orange cat dodged them all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Lin Zhiyi made her move!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cut!\" Director Li called a halt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even while filming, he had felt that Qiu Qiwen's performance seemed driven by Jin Li, losing its stiffness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, reviewing the footage again, he confirmed that feeling once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Li's gaze upon Jin Li sparkled brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a fine actor!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The morning scenes were all dialogue-heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Performing alongside Jin Li, Qiu Qiwen hadn't felt much difference, as the plot remained steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her only worry concerned Jin Li's health.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After shooting six consecutive dialogue scenes, they were granted a half-hour break.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiu Qiwen specifically asked her, \"How do you feel physically? Do you need rest?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li sat on a chair before a long table specially designed for ancient students, shaking her head. \"I'm fine; I can manage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gestured at the table's height, shaking her head involuntarily, thinking writing must have been terribly uncomfortable for the ancients; the table was simply too low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Qiu Qiwen was about to continue speaking to Jin Li, she watched Jin Li pull a copy of *Five Years of College Entrance Exams, Three Years of Simulation* from her bosom, followed by a pen, then open the workbook and begin solving problems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiu Qiwen: ???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps her gaze was too shocked, for Jin Li, not yet fully in character, noticed it and offered an explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Liu Ci enters the academy to study and is curious about everything, including books. So I asked Editor He if we could have Liu Ci tuck a book inside her clothes; perhaps the Princess wants to take it back to read.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Editor He thought it feasible. Since the academy robes are styled to hold items anyway, I tucked the workbook inside. As long as it looks convincing, that's enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiu Qiwen nodded, following up with, \"So that's how it is!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was she shocked about stuffing exercise books?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was shocked by Jin Li's spirit of seizing every second to solve problems!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did Jin Li not need rest?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That workaholic dog was too terrifying!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After staying a while longer, Qiu Qiwen felt awkward, stood up, and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had been sitting right beside Jin Li, originally playing on her phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as she played, the corner of her eye kept darting toward Jin Li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing the dense formulas for solving problems, Qiu Qiwen felt distressed in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was she doing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh, she was simply wasting time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, she couldn't bear it; it was too grievous!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving the Imperial Academy, she happened to meet Editor He and Director Li. Seeing her, Director Li immediately asked, \"Is Jin Li alright physically?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiu Qiwen shook her head. \"She's fine; she looks spirited enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Editor He, beaming with excitement, said, \"I just had some new ideas I want to discuss with her. I'll go find her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, wait!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiu Qiwen suddenly blocked him, speaking with earnest gravity: \"Editor He, if you have ideas, just revise them yourself. Haven't you noticed Jin Li never offers opinions? She completely respects your judgment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't keep approaching her during her breaks. Do you know how much time you'd waste? An inch of time is an inch of gold, yet an inch of gold cannot buy an inch of time! She has already sacrificed so much, so much, for the sake of studying well!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Editor He and Director Li: ...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time flew by, arriving at afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the afternoon, Jin Li was still performing dialogue scenes. To be precise, the role of \"Princess Liu Ci\" involved no fight scenes whatsoever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, when she later turned dark, that incredibly soft voice would undoubtedly transform into the sharpest blade for fanning flames and inciting trouble!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And these afternoon scenes were all ones requiring massive emotional outbursts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first scene: a crying scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Princess Liu Ci goes to find Lin Zhiyi, saying she does not want to go for a marriage alliance, begging Lin Zhiyi to save her, begging Lin Zhiyi to ask the Commandery Prince to save her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhiyi's impression of Princess Liu Ci was not bad; she was just an innocent and lively princess. Even knowing the Princess liked the Commandery Prince, Lin Zhiyi had never regarded her as a rival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because she knew the Commandery Prince did not favor such women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second scene: another crying scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Princess Liu Ci waits bitterly for a long time, but no one comes to save or substitute for her, forcing her helplessly onto the path of the marriage alliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third scene: a dialogue scene depicting her formerly innocent and lively days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fourth, fifth, and sixth scenes continued filming those past sequences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing the six afternoon scenes, tomorrow Jin Li could begin filming the parts after the Princess departs for the marriage alliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the relaxed dialogue scenes of the morning, the afternoon held far more heavy-duty roles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arriving at the set in the afternoon, Jin Li received notice from the floor manager, then went to find Director Li to ask if they could change the shooting order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doing the crying scene first, then the dialogue scenes, would involve a large emotional span; furthermore, she feared crying would make her eyes too red, requiring a long time to recover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Li said with difficulty, \"I would like to change it, but it's mainly a venue issue. The location for the crying scene was scheduled for that specific time slot; we cannot switch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li understood immediately. \"So that's how it is. I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a huge film crew, the concerted efforts of actors alone are insufficient; it also requires the contributions of others, including aspects like venue rental.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the rental proceeds smoothly, the crew can film according to their wishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the rental process goes poorly and the schedule becomes fragmented, it will truly test the actors' skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she came to act, she had searched for some actors' insights on acting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She saw one actor mention filming scenes from their youth in the morning, then switching to old age in the afternoon, only to return to youth again by evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such drastic shifts in performance require precise personal control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it was her turn to modulate certain emotions, which was also a challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First scene of the afternoon, action!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Princess Liu Ci barged into the Minister's residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Minister repeatedly pleaded, \"Princess, my daughter is not inside! You must not do this, Princess!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Princess Liu Ci shouted loudly, \"Lin Zhiyi, come out! Lin Zhiyi, I know you are home, Lin Zhiyi!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhiyi walked out and said helplessly, \"Father, let me speak with the Princess.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They arrived in a certain reception hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Princess Liu Ci expressed her thoughts; she wanted the Commandery Prince to send troops to rescue her and hoped Lin Zhiyi could help persuade him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Lin Zhiyi countered, \"Princess, your journey for this marriage alliance is for the sake of the Great Liu Dynasty. If you refuse to marry, what if the iron hooves of the Yu Dian Kingdom trample the Central Plains?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Princess Liu Ci spoke with intense emotion, \"Will my going for a marriage alliance change anything? The Yu Dian Kingdom has wolfish ambitions; at best, this will only buy the Great Liu a year or two of lingering survival.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhiyi took a deep breath and closed her eyes. \"One year. As long as we can delay them for one year, the Great Liu can resist the Yu Dian Kingdom! Princess, please return. I will not persuade the Commandery Prince to save you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two lines of clear tears slid down Liu Ci's face. \"It is truly laughable that the fate of a dynasty rests on a woman like me. It seems as though if I do not go for the marriage alliance, the Liu royal house will be destroyed, yet if I do go, it will survive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I myself do not know when I supposedly gained such great power. I clearly cannot change any of this, yet you insist that I can!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhiyi turned her head and said, \"You are a Princess, born noble. The clothes you wear, the food you eat, the items you use—none of these come from anywhere but the common people. Now the Great Liu royal house needs you; you must go for the marriage alliance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It needs only one year. I dare guarantee you, only one year, and the Great Liu royal house will welcome you back. Truly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Princess Liu Ci stumbled and fell to the ground, sobbing, \"No, I don't want to go for the marriage alliance, I don't...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cut!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Li called a halt to this scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tears hung from the corners of Qiu Qiwen's eyes; she took several deep breaths. Seeing Jin Li cry made her want to cry as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was too heartbreaking!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned to look at Jin Li, intending to comfort her and tell her to stop crying, only to find Jin Li had already stood up, wiped away her tears, and pulled out her phone to play some audio aloud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were it not for the slight redness around her eyes, her calm and composed demeanor did not resemble someone who had just been weeping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiu Qiwen walked over, heard the foreign words playing from the speaker, and fell into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She changed direction and walked away to another place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, she had seen nothing, heard nothing; she had not wasted a moment of her time!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The afternoon filming sessions concluded smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li had just finished two intense crying scenes requiring emotional outbursts, then immediately transitioned into calm dialogue scenes, mastering the ebb and flow of emotion perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After watching Jin Li's performance, Director Li recalled how quickly she exited her character after each take, confirming his suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jin Li is indeed not a Method actor!\" Director Li stated definitively that evening while discussing with Screenwriter He and Producer Zhang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Screenwriter He asked, \"Conservatory style?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Producer Zhang shook his head. \"No, definitely not Conservatory style either. Her acting differs from those trained in conservatories; I suspect she never even hired a teacher and just came straight to act.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do not ask him how he knew so clearly; he himself was trained in the conservatory system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the acting profession had become too competitively saturated, so he had switched to becoming a producer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Screenwriter He said, \"I am just a scriptwriter and know nothing about acting. Watching Jin Li perform today, I felt she acted very well. What are your thoughts?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Li nodded. \"She is quite good, possessing spirituality, and she can lead other actors. Didn't you notice that when Qiu Qiwen acted opposite her, she was completely drawn in?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also, regarding this afternoon's scene: in the script, Lin Zhiyi's heart is rather ruthless. She is too rational, so although her feelings for the male lead continue to warm, they never quite reach the point of love.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But watching Qiu Qiwen's performance this afternoon, her eyes reddened with reluctance. Suddenly, I felt this performance was correct; it added an arc to Lin Zhiyi's character, removing that rigid, one-dimensional impression.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Producer Zhang nodded. \"I agree with that point. Also, Jin Li's physique does not seem as frail as rumors suggest?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Screenwriter He thought for a moment. \"Tomorrow, I want to add a few more scenes. I feel Jin Li's potential has not yet been fully tapped; let us continue testing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crew of \"The Ideal Husband\" operated at an incredibly fast pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two days later, at LP Company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ziqiang had waited all morning without receiving a call from Ji Qinglian, feeling somewhat puzzled. Did she not wish to join the \"Great Sheng Dynasty\" crew?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or had she already decided to pay the breach-of-contract penalty for \"PICK~Next Stop Diva\"?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ziqiang had been waiting for Ji Qinglian to bow her head in submission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as she was willing to admit her mistake, he would still help mediate with Penguin. He had several promising second-tier stars under his management.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Ji Qinglian did not cherish this opportunity, he could simply have one of his stars take her place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two o'clock in the afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ziqiang could no longer hold back and actively dialed Ji Qinglian's number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The phone rang for about thirty seconds before it was finally answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where are you?\" he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The background noise on Ji Qinglian's end was considerable. \"I have just entered the 'Great Sheng Dynasty' crew. The director does not allow us to go out. Brother Qiang, you need to arrange my upcoming schedules; please postpone them for now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ziqiang replied, \"Alright, can we postpone them by three months first?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When discussing work, his attitude remained very good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Qinglian said, \"No, postpone them by five months first. That is what the director said. He stated that my role as the second female lead carries a heavy workload and cannot be finished in three months. The expectation is five months, possibly even longer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Five months?\" Zhang Ziqiang exclaimed loudly, \"That's far too long!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Qinglian said helplessly, \"This is what the director requested; I have no choice. If Brother Qiang doesn't believe me, you can come to the film set yourself. It's not just me, the second female lead; the actors playing the male and female leads have also postponed at least five months of scheduled appearances.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ziqiang frowned tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five months was too long; many scheduled engagements had been disrupted. On the other hand, some appearances could no longer be accepted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, I'll help you adjust things first. By the way, have you spoken to Penguin yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Qinglian replied, \"Yes, I spoke to them. Everything has been resolved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everything resolved?\" Zhang Ziqiang exclaimed again, \"How did you resolve it? How come I don't know about this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the film set, hearing these words, Ji Qinglian couldn't suppress a smile tugging at the corners of her mouth, her breathing becoming slightly erratic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she controlled herself and made no sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heh, the whole point is that you don't know!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Qinglian asked in feigned confusion, \"Brother Qiang, didn't you tell me to handle it myself? So I handled it myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ziqiang hurriedly asked, \"How exactly did you resolve it? Did you just pay the breach-of-contract penalty, or did you find someone to replace you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Qinglian evaded the question, saying, \"Anyway, it's resolved. Penguin won't cause trouble for LP, so don't worry about how I solved it. That's it, Brother Qiang. If you have nothing else to say, I'm hanging up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suppressing his anger, Zhang Ziqiang said, \"Ji Qinglian, don't pretend you don't understand what I mean. How exactly did you resolve this? On my end—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, Director! Yes, I'm coming!\" Ji Qinglian quickly interjected, \"Brother Qiang, I can't talk anymore; the director is calling me. I have to start filming!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hanging up the phone,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Qinglian felt a surge of satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You forced me, you made things difficult for me, you wanted me to beg others... Heh, I deliberately made sure you got nothing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having been hung up on, Zhang Ziqiang was furious and dialed back immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, the subscriber you have dialed is powered off...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pondering over it, he realized this wouldn't work; he still needed to call Penguin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This variety show was something LP had struggled hard to secure initially. No matter what method Ji Qinglian used to resolve the issue, LP still had to get this variety show.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, President Zhao, this is Zhang Ziqiang, Ji Qinglian's agent. I wanted to ask how Qinglian resolved...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's inconvenient for you to disclose? No problem, no problem. I was just worried she might do something rash, so I asked. Then regarding your choice of personnel... Oh, oh, it's already decided? Good, good. Busy then, goodbye!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ziqiang hung up the phone, so angry that he threw his mobile onto the sofa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What trick had Ji Qinglian pulled that even the person in charge of the variety show refused to leak any information!\u003C\u002Fp>",3958,"2026-06-15T03:49:58.712Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","efaa6a18f9d0f4403040f93b1876b7f1a4751718cb5f8d8df372ce2093627048","i-became-a-viral-sensation-in-the-entertainment--chapter-81","i-became-a-viral-sensation-in-the-entertainment--chapter-79",794,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-became-a-viral-sensation-in-the-entertainment--cover.jpg"]