[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-plagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress":3,"chapter-plagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress-plagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress-chapter-196":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Plagued by bad reviews, but the top actress!",{"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},1733857,2218,"Chapter 196 - 196 196 Director Lu Finally Sees the Light","plagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress-chapter-196",196,"\u003Cp>Chapter 196: Chapter 196 Director Lu Finally Sees the Light Chapter 196: Chapter 196 Director Lu Finally Sees the Light Seeing her indifferent attitude, Lu Hualiang was fuming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone icy, “Go back to your room and do what?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did she really dislike seeing him so much?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could be all lovey-dovey with Fang Lilin, yet couldn’t even bear to sit with him for a while, could she?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with his sudden change of demeanor, Xia Weibao was somewhat bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go back to the room to play games.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, what was she supposed to do sitting here? Watch his face?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She discovered Lu Hualiang’s stupidity was getting worse…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stopped paying attention to him and went straight upstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was rare to have an afternoon off from filming; she wanted to enjoy some quality game time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her walk into the guest room, Lu Hualiang felt like he could cough up blood!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly felt so insignificant…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rubbing his temples with a slight headache, he thought that at least he was rightfully back home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only problem was she still stayed in the guest room, which was very bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And her attitude toward him, still as cold as a stranger, made him extremely uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was probably unrealistic to expect her to move back in with him; that woman would rather be far away from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What could he do to make her move back into the master bedroom on her own initiative…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After resting in his room for a while, Lu Hualiang went to the balcony to get some fresh air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then he saw Xia Weibao, who just earlier was playing games and had now descended, surrounded and laughing heartily with a group of young maids!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Missus, you were so fierce fighting that thief last night. Did you ever learn martial arts?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Missus, you looked so cool when you were fighting…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Right, it was awesome! You’re like my idol!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Missus…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surrounded by a crowd of beauties, Xia Weibao felt very pleased with herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She caressed one maid’s hand, pinched another’s cheek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Making the occasional teasing remark, she left the maids flushed with shy laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were having a blast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Hualiang, “…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this scene, he vaguely felt as if he were witnessing an ancient emperor flirting with his Imperial Harem. Was it just an illusion?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t been home for a few days, and she had already become so chummy with all the servants?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had something happened that he wasn’t aware of?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And why did he have this sensation of being cuckolded?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Xia Weibao, upon the eager request of the group of beauties, stood up and performed a very cool set of punches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It drew a chorus of screams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So cool—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Missus is so awesome—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ahh, Missus, I love you!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Hualiang, “…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He really wanted to drag this woman back. She was flirting with girls right in front of her husband, not even considering his feelings!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This couldn’t go on; this woman caused too much trouble. He had to win her over as soon as possible!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought for a moment, then turned around and went downstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Weibao was downstairs, flirting with the maids to her heart’s content.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, she saw Lu Hualiang go out and then come back shortly after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carrying two big bags in his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her Majesty the Empress had such sharp eyes; even from a million miles away, she could recognize her favorite snacks!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing how picky Lu Hualiang’s taste was, the snacks he personally brought back had to be delicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, her heart floated away, and she abandoned the entire harem, trailing behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Hualiang had just reached the main villa’s entrance when he saw Xia Weibao running over with a sleazy smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corners of his mouth twitched unconsciously, and he slowed down a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Weibao caught up and followed him like a shadow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the two big bags in his hands made her almost drool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once upstairs, Lu Hualiang entered the master bedroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He coldly blocked the woman who followed at the door, “What are you doing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Weibao swallowed hard, scratching her chin with a bit of embarrassment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Director Lu, what’s in your hands?”\u003C\u002Fp>",701,"2026-06-06T16:21:59.440Z",1,"novelbin.me","712eecb2c3ce6b0f3b73548de8486bce0131a423d1038efabd9b3f756084d3e0","plagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress-chapter-197","plagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress-chapter-195",1766,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fplagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress-cover.jpg"]