[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme":3,"chapter-starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-chapter-27":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Starting from Hong Shixian: A Chinese Entertainment Rise",{"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},2351306,4599,"Chapter 27: Need More Money! (Seeking Favorites and Recommendations)","starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-chapter-27",27,"\u003Cp>At night, in the wilderness on the outskirts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Ruolin, carrying a briefcase and a flashlight, waited for the arrival of the trader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a sedan drove up and stopped. A man in a suit with a limp in his left leg swayed as he got out of the car and walked toward Xie Ruolin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Xie?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is I. Where is my goods?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Over here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two walked to the edge of a dirt pit. Xie Ruolin lifted the straw mat covering it to take a look, but it was empty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The limping man in the suit gave a contemptuous smile and slowly backed away, while the driver in the car pulled out a pistol and aimed it at Xie Ruolin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at that very moment, Xie Ruolin’s expression changed drastically. He swung his arm violently, and the flashlight in his hand shot out like a flying dagger, knocking the pistol away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he pushed off with his feet and lunged toward the limping man in the suit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The limping man’s expression turned fierce, and he smashed the flashlight in his hand toward the top of Xie Ruolin’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Ruolin raised his arm to block, then grabbed the man's wrist and twisted his elbow, disarming him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then flipped his wrist to lock the elbow and kicked the man in the popliteal fossa of his only good leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, he wrapped his arms around the man and locked him in a fierce chokehold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, the limping man’s face turned red, his eyes bulging as if he would be strangled to death in the next second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just a few short seconds, the three of them fought with extreme danger, every move lethal and aimed at vital points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems you aren't here to do business.\" Xie Ruolin gave a smug, cold laugh:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But that’s fine, I also know a little bit of martial arts...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish speaking, the limping man suddenly stopped limping, raised his foot, and stomped hard on Xie Ruolin’s left foot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, taking advantage of Xie Ruolin’s pain, he broke free and backhanded a knife into Xie Ruolin’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, you, you...\" Xie Ruolin clutched his chest in horror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The limping man flew up and kicked Xie Ruolin in the chest, knocking him into the dirt pit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The driver who had rushed over raised his pistol and fired two more shots, \"Bang, bang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That was close, almost failed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The intelligence didn't say this guy was so tough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two spoke with lingering fear while picking up shovels to bury the pit with dirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very good, cut!\" Jiang Dao shouted through a megaphone:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations to Qi Hui on wrapping up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This kid is impressive.\" Feng Enhe said in shock: \"He even knows martial arts choreography?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Honglei poked Zu Feng: \"Teacher Zu, does your Beijing Film Academy acting department teach these things now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teach my ass.\" Zu Feng’s face darkened: \"I don't even know those things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, he rubbed his chin and said: \"This kid really knows a lot, he’s even better at fishing than Teacher Feng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We don't need to talk about that.\" Feng Enhe said with a dark face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just losing a fish, why couldn't they get over it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the side, Yao Chen stood with her arms crossed, looking at Qi Hui with a flat gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s the use of knowing these things? For an actor, the most important thing is still whether they are popular or not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you aren't popular, others won't even look at you straight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These are nothing more than side-door tricks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui rolled up from the pit, patted the dirt off his body, and rubbed his chest: \"That kick just now wasn't pulled back, it hurts quite a bit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha... please forgive me.\" Wang Xiaoyi said somewhat awkwardly; he wasn't a professional martial arts actor and had indeed failed to pull his strength back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wrap it up, wrap it up.\" Jiang Wei shouted, calling for the crew to pack up, then ran to Qi Hui’s side: \"Qi Hui, that scene just now was great.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The character of Xie Ruolin has come to life!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The director is too kind.\" Qi Hui said modestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our crew still has one or two fight scenes and an explosion scene, how about you continue to direct them?\" Jiang Wei rubbed his hands together and said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A capable person should do more work!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, a flash of light appeared in Qi Hui’s eyes, and then he raised his eyebrows: \"Director, I am just an actor, wouldn't that be inappropriate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Wei hurriedly said: \"No, no, no, it’s very appropriate, you have a real talent for directing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That won't do either.\" Qi Hui quickly refused: \"Two days ago you said I was born to be an actor, what do you say now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Both, both.\" Jiang Wei continued to persuade: \"Actor, director, you have talent for both.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still won't do...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what will it take?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have to pay more!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\" Jiang Wei fell silent. Previously, Qi Hui had been so generous with his own money that he thought Qi Hui wasn't interested in money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, I'll pay more!\" Jiang Wei gritted his teeth: \"I'll give you a big red envelope when the time comes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui chuckled, his gaze somewhat playful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few days later, the crew set up three thatched huts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two were rigged with explosives, and one was used for the dramatic scenes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of the two huts rigged with explosives, one was for the official filming, and the other was for testing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the crew set up the wires, and Qi Hui finished setting the explosives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director, won't there be any danger?\" Yao Chen said, full of disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had no trust in Qi Hui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s been tested three times.\" Jiang Wei frowned slightly and said: \"The amount of gunpowder won't be a problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he pointed to Qi Hui, who was busy working: \"In a moment, he will run through it himself to eliminate all dangers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Jiang, come over and check this.\" Qi Hui called out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Coming.\" Jiang Wei hurried over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he didn't understand explosives, he could look for hidden dangers from a different perspective, and if there was anything he didn't understand or found wrong, he would ask directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gunpowder is too dangerous; one can never be too careful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Yao Chen nodded slightly and said no more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Qi Hui’s personal test began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"3, 2, 1, action!\" Jiang Wei shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a starting pistol, Qi Hui burst through the window, and at the same time, the crew pulled the wires, dragging Qi Hui to leap away quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A roar sounded behind him, black smoke billowed, fire flickered, and the already unstable thatched hut collapsed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui dove onto a pile of straw, checked himself, stood up, patted the dust off his body, and gave Jiang Wei a thumbs up:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem, everything is safe!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Generally speaking, a bit of fire and black smoke would suffice, but Director Jiang demanded the entire hut be blown up, so the amount of gunpowder was slightly larger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren't for Qi Hui, Jiang Wei had planned to use technology.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just use special effects in post-production, but then Qi Hui appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Real-life filming is far more shocking than special effects, and the results are better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Directors these days still have some aspirations, unlike those who film trashy movies with \"little fresh meat\" a few years later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Witnessing this scene, Yao Chen breathed a sigh of relief; it seemed there was no problem, and safety was guaranteed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very good, actors in position, filming starts in three minutes!\" Jiang Wei shouted with a megaphone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And everyone else stayed far away from the set to prevent any accidents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui stood far outside the set, quietly watching it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, the dramatic scene was finished, and the explosion scene officially began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the thatched hut, Yao Chen, wearing her costume, was strapped into the wires, waiting for the director’s command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"3, 2, 1, action!\" Jiang Wei’s voice rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yao Chen suddenly lunged, crashing through the paper window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crew pulled the wires hard, dragging Yao Chen toward the straw pile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of the explosion rang out behind her, and black smoke and fire rose simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was perfect; everything was proceeding according to plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yao Chen also landed on the straw pile; there was a soft mat under the straw, so she wouldn't get hurt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Wei’s face showed joy; this sequence of shots was too perfect!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Yao Chen on the straw pile suddenly felt a chill on the sole of her foot, followed by a sharp pain that surged like a tsunami.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She clutched her right foot and let out a sudden wail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Wei’s heart, which had just settled, suddenly jumped, and he shouted hurriedly: \"Quick, doctor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The physician, who had been prepared to handle all sorts of emergencies, gave a start and hurried over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave Yao Chen a painkiller injection, then took off her shoe to look, his expression changing slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three thumb-sized ceramic shards were embedded in the sole of her foot, with bright red blood flowing out continuously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quick, take her to the hospital immediately!\" the physician shouted, and the nurse carried Yao Chen onto the ambulance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They still have to take her to the hospital... Jiang Wei shuddered; he hoped there wouldn't be any loss of life!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the side, Qi Hui glanced at the bloodstains on the ground, a faint, ambiguous smile playing on his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flower of Evil...\u003C\u002Fp>",1607,"2026-06-21T03:10:06.472Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","bf3bfa541befbe81f002ea727179e9af11e2e08274158ba9ed1e0851c1d04130","starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-chapter-28","starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-chapter-26",202,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-cover.jpg"]