[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-reborn-in-huayu-they-re-forcing-me-to-be-a-jerk-":3,"chapter-reborn-in-huayu-they-re-forcing-me-to-be-a-jerk--reborn-in-huayu-they-re-forcing-me-to-be-a-jerk--chapter-23":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Reborn in Huayu: They're Forcing Me to Be a Jerk Again?",{"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},2347766,4588,"Chapter 23: Making Money","reborn-in-huayu-they-re-forcing-me-to-be-a-jerk--chapter-23",23,"\u003Cp>I made money!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo didn't split the bill with the rainbow abc group; he paid for it himself. When he was paying, Qi Yuntian clapped his little hands on the side, repeatedly calling him so cool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo didn't care about the opinions of the abc group; he was simply happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come to think of it, he had also received 2,000 yuan in acting fees from Zhang Yi, but this time, it felt more significant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't just because there was more money, but because he was certain that his path was the right one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were the case with Zhang Yi, it might have been just for fun, and he might have just been a blind cat bumping into a dead mouse, but Chen Kexin, a dignified and great Hong Kong director, couldn't possibly be playing around with him, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doesn't this just prove that he found the right path to use his hidden talent?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo's current feeling was much like the first time he rented a room at a hotel. Back then, the sunset clouds filled the sky, fallen petals were scattered, it was graceful and varied, pink showing through red, heart pounding with anticipation, and finally, he was satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt quite satisfied right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Yuntian was not a professional agent; there were actually many reasons why Chen Nuo chose him in the end, but it certainly wasn't for his professional competence. However, the fact that he was able to negotiate a few thousand more yuan this time showed that this person wasn't bad either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, no one is perfect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After holding back for a while, Chen Nuo still took out his phone and made a call to Chen Bi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dad, are you busy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait a moment.\" Afterward, the noise on the other end vanished, and Chen Bi's voice came through again. \"I'm out socializing. What's the matter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the first time Chen Nuo had called Chen Bi since they had a falling out over him going to college, because he wanted the other party to know that he hadn't taken the wrong path; he had chosen correctly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I haven't called you in a while, just wanted to chat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Out of money?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have some~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got into trouble?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No trouble, just wanted to tell you, I made money.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Made money? What kind of money?\" Chen Bi's voice went up an octave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm filming a movie...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Filming a movie?\" When Chen Bi said these three words, it was as if he had never spoken Chinese before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Bi's voice lowered, sounding somewhat serious, \"What kind of movie are you filming?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo said loudly: \"A proper movie! The kind that will be shown on the big screen and with sound systems in movie theaters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Bi coughed for a good while as if he had choked on water, then said seriously: \"Then tell me, what movie are you filming?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, even if I told you, you wouldn't understand. It's just that someone asked me to act. Do you know Chen Kexin?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chen Kexin? The one who filmed Comrades: Almost a Love Story?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Bi actually knew Comrades: Almost a Love Story, which surprised Chen Nuo quite a bit, \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why did he look for you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To act.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Bi's tone was one of extreme disbelief; he probably only believed about thirty percent: \"Really? Didn't you not get accepted yet? Why would Chen Kexin ask you to act?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, I met a director, and then a teacher...\" Chen Nuo told him everything that had happened during this period.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Bi was silent after listening, not speaking for a long time; Chen Nuo even thought the call had been disconnected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, Chen Bi said decisively: \"In that case, your mother and I will come over before the New Year. I'll prepare some local specialties to pay a New Year's visit to Teacher Zhang and Teacher Li. You come back to Jingcheng after you finish filming. By the way, for that movie you're filming, how much did they give you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo said 50,000, Chen Bi paused, said \"Spend it sparingly,\" and hung up the phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time Chen Bi didn't urge him to go back, nor did he scold him, so his goal was achieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, Chen Nuo made another call to his mother, Pan Chengrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pan Chengrong's reaction was much bigger than Chen Bi's; she turned on the speakerphone and announced with great fanfare: \"Did you hear that? My son made money!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heard it, Sister Pan, you really are blessed; your husband makes so much money, and your son is successful too! Two of bamboo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pong. Exactly, this is fate, we can't envy it. Three of bamboo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kong! Son, did you hear that? Auntie Leng and the others are all praising you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my, Sister Pan, your son is so sensible, and you have so many kongs, you really have good fate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo said: \"Mom, keep playing, I'll hang up first, I'm home.\" \"Alright, alright, son, be safe over there, you must work hard, when you get into college, Mom will celebrate for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the teasing of the mahjong players, Chen Nuo could hear Pan Chengrong's triumphant laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opening the door and entering, Yang Mi was sitting on the living room sofa with her legs crossed, lazily watching TV. It was still the third season of The Eloquent Ji Xiaolan, and he didn't know which channel was replaying it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the door open, Yang Mi turned her head and said: \"Ready to go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo frowned and pondered: \"Go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Mi had a serious face: \"Must go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We were so tired from going yesterday, can we still go today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, don't underestimate people, okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cloudy day~ in a room without lights on~ when all thoughts settle bit by bit~\" Yang Mi sat on the sofa singing with great devotion, eyes closed, shaking her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Chen Nuo needed to practice singing for this movie and bought a pile of DVD song discs, his relationship with Yang Mi had become better and better. Every night when they returned home, the two would start singing in the living room, having formed a close relationship of making friends through song.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing the song, Chen Nuo said: \"By the way, I forgot to tell you, that movie last time worked out. I have to join the crew on January 5th, in Shanghai, so you'll be living alone by then. Thanks for helping me choose the clothes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Mi screamed suddenly, \"Really? When did this happen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just signed the contract today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who is the director?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo thought for a moment; it seemed the crew hadn't told him not to talk about it, and the confidentiality period should have passed, so he said: \"Chen Kexin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Which Chen Kexin?\" Upon hearing this, Yang Mi's eyes widened, just like a cute little bunny seeing its favorite carrot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo said: \"He filmed a movie called Comrades: Almost a Love Story. Have you seen it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Mi's eyes turned red, looking even more like a little bunny, looking at Chen Nuo as if she didn't recognize him, \"Wait a minute, you're saying now that you're going to film Chen Kexin's movie in a couple of days? The Chen Kexin who filmed Comrades: Almost a Love Story?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you playing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A small role.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you have lines?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How many?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Should be quite a few.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you have individual shots?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Who are the leads?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo thought about it and decided to tell the truth: \"Zhou Xun, Jin Chengwu, and Zhang Xueyou.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Mi was stunned, dazed for a long while, and said: \"Are you serious? Not joking with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Mi said: \"The person who was screaming and yelling with me a minute ago is now informing me that he's going to film Chen Kexin's movie in a few days and act with Zhou Xun, Jin Chengwu, and Zhang Xueyou?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo rubbed his nose and smiled bitterly: \"Seems like it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you're not crazy, then I'm crazy, or this world is crazy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo underestimated how much of a temptation it was for a girl who dreamed of being an actress to be able to film the work of a director like Chen Kexin, as well as the huge attraction of acting with superstars like Jin Chengwu and Zhang Xueyou, and the great sense of disparity when hearing that a roommate who lived in the same house and usually looked about the same as everyone else had suddenly realized everything she dreamed of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're not lying to me, are you?\" Yang Mi blinked her eyes, asking with a hint of pleading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo felt he was actually being quite humble-bragging, but he had to say: \"Not lying to you, but I'm not as amazing as you think. Actually, there was just an opportunity, you know. I went to try out, and unexpectedly it worked out; it can be considered a stroke of luck, with luck accounting for most of it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Mi slumped on the sofa all at once and said weakly: \"Forget it, don't comfort me. You can already film movies, and I can only go film some trashy posters. Comparing people to people really makes one angry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing, she suddenly propped up her body and said with bright eyes: \"Chen Nuo, if you really become famous, you have to pull me, your... roommate, along. As long as you promise, I will... give you a massage every night from now on. And don't underestimate me; when I was a child, I actually worked with big names too. Who it was, you wouldn't even dream of it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1627,"2026-06-21T01:34:38.888Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","529d806a827bb91c521391dd7f709693c6a120364f38a95e335501b0ae4e8a99","reborn-in-huayu-they-re-forcing-me-to-be-a-jerk--chapter-24","reborn-in-huayu-they-re-forcing-me-to-be-a-jerk--chapter-22",491,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freborn-in-huayu-they-re-forcing-me-to-be-a-jerk--cover.jpg"]