[{"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-52":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},2351331,4599,"Chapter 52: That woman doesn't look like a good person","starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-chapter-52",52,"\u003Cp>\"Ouch!\" Lei Jiayin rolled on the ground before coming to a stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, neither of those kicks was heavy, nor did they hurt, but while the damage was minimal, the insult was significant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Jiayin shook his head as he stood up and immediately raged, \"What the hell, what kind of game are you playing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cut!\" The executive director's call to stop came a few beats late. \"What's going on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The acting was going fine, why start getting physical?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know, this old woman is acting crazy!\" Lei Jiayin curled his lip and said, clearly annoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the executive director's inquiry, Li Caihua rubbed her arm and cried out, \"He used too much force and hurt me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The executive director was speechless. Just that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of nonsense is 'it hurts'?\" Lei Jiayin shouted. \"I didn't even use any strength!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think you did it on purpose!\" Li Caihua stuck to her story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Jiayin immediately shrugged his shoulders, rolled up his sleeves, and sneered, \"Knowing I'm strong, you still dare to be this arrogant?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who gave you the courage?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you believe I'll take you down?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't going to indulge Li Caihua at all; she wasn't his partner, nor was she his family, so why should he give her any face?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This woman had made him unhappy time and again, and he had long wanted to show her a thing or two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don't talk to him about how Northeastern men don't hit women; up in that part of the Northeast, even if you wanted to hit someone, you might not even be able to win the fight!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Lei Jiayin's demeanor, Li Caihua's expression shifted, her face draining of color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Jiayin's head was thicker than her waist; if he really started a fight, it would be trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hurriedly looked toward Qi Hui, her eyes filled with grievance, attempting to find help there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui wasn't burly, but his combat record was verifiable—he had slapped Lei Jiayin across the face before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui rolled his eyes, too lazy to bother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually cold-faced, but when trouble hits, she wants my help?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright!\" the executive director called out. \"Doctor, come over and check her!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Jiayin curled his lip and put away his aggressive posture; he was only trying to scare the woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the doctor arrived, examined her, and found nothing wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Li Caihua kept insisting it hurt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you still act?\" The executive director glanced at her and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were only one or two shots left; if she couldn't act, they would just wrap up and find time to make it up later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Caihua pursed her lips, suddenly realizing that her status from Hong Kong no longer granted her special treatment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, no matter who in the mainland knew she was from Hong Kong, they would hold her in higher regard; even if there was no tangible benefit, their attitude would become very accommodating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at this moment, she discovered it wasn't like that at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Times have changed... Li Caihua sighed inwardly; the glorious era of Hong Kong actors in the mainland seemed to have passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, she could say she couldn't act now, but what about later?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Caihua glanced at Qi Hui; if he could put in a word for her, she wouldn't be in such an embarrassing position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui raised an eyebrow. Why are you looking at me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This woman isn't holding a grudge against me, is she?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I can act, let's continue.\" Li Caihua took a deep breath and slowly stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The executive director glanced at her, somewhat surprised; he had thought this woman was going to keep causing trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Lei, any problems?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem.\" Lei Jiayin yawned and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, you two clear your heads, we start in three minutes.\" The executive director checked his watch and called out:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where's the makeup artist? Please help Old Lei touch up his makeup.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Jiayin's head was too big, and the intensity of the previous action had smudged his makeup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, time slipped away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actors reset, cameras in position!\" The executive director shouted through his megaphone: \"3, 2, 1, action!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Jiayin, playing Lin Yide, lay by the door, his face flushed after the touch-up: \"Aili... open the door, Aili, open the door...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Caihua walked into the frame, wearing a look of disgust and indifference, and kicked Lei Jiayin: \"Get up... hey, get up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cut!\" the executive director suddenly called out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Caihua and Lei Jiayin stopped and instinctively looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Caihua, your force was a bit light.\" The executive director called out: \"You need to kick out that sense of disgust; your previous take was very good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do it like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Caihua had overcorrected, and now she didn't dare to use force, which was a good thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for the filming effect, it wasn't a good thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That previous look was Aili walking straight into reality; that was truly excellent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Jiayin curled his lip; those two kicks in the previous take had been mixed with a fair amount of personal emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Great... he was the one suffering and doing the hard work again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind the monitor, Qi Hui also glanced at the executive director.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The executive director felt a bit awkward; he knew there was a small issue with the previous take, but wasn't the effect great?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Caihua looked at the executive director in surprise, then took a deep breath. If that's what you want, I'm wide awake now!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director, I'm ready.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good!\" the executive director shouted: \"Action!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Caihua walked into the frame, looked at the drunken Lin Yide at the door, and kicked him with disgust: \"Get up... hey, get up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, she kicked him twice more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yide's body, lying on the ground, swayed, but he didn't react much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smile appeared on the executive director's face; that's more like it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qi Hui, get ready, you're in the next shot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got it.\" Qi Hui nodded, carrying a small gift bag, and took a moment to straighten the wine-red dress shirt he was wearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the shot, Lin Yide staggered up and grabbed Aili, who was in the middle of a phone call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah... let go of me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won't let go, Aili, unless you marry me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the two were struggling, with a *ding*, the elevator door opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui, playing Hong Shixian, walked out of the elevator carrying a small gift bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this scene, he remained expressionless, simply dropped the gift bag in his hand, and turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shixian!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aili screamed in alarm, hurriedly breaking free from Lin Yide to chase after him: \"Listen to my explanation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui remained expressionless, slowly backed into the elevator, pressed the button to close the doors, and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving Aili outside the door, constantly slapping the elevator doors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very good, cut!\" the executive director shouted excitedly. He had always been a co-director, and while he had directed like this before, it always gave him a huge sense of accomplishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On set, the three of them—Qi Hui included—let out a sigh of relief. It was over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, everyone pack up, that's a wrap.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally over.\" Lei Jiayin felt a sense of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh, we have to continue tomorrow.\" Qi Hui immediately shattered his fantasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Shut up!\" Lei Jiayin's face darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two talked as they returned to the hotel together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Aili... Li Caihua, she had already left a step ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey... why do you think that woman is always giving me a hard time?\" Lei Jiayin asked, clearly annoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe she's taken a liking to you; deep love manifests as harsh criticism.\" Qi Hui laughed, pulled out a cigarette, and lit it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get lost!\" Big-headed Lei's face darkened as he reached out to swipe one for himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been mooching cigarettes and food off Qi Hui lately, almost recouping the cost of that piece of deer antler he'd bought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, Qi Hui was single; one person fed meant the whole family was full, so why not take advantage?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was different; he was poor, had a partner to support, and his career development wasn't as good as Qi Hui's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his eyes rolled, and he chuckled, \"My scenes with her are almost done, it's your turn next.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh heh, you're in for a rough time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Qi Hui couldn't help but feel a toothache, instinctively taking a drag of his cigarette.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This woman doesn't look like a good person!\u003C\u002Fp>",1423,"2026-06-21T03:10:06.472Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","d89b3dcf1ed83680aa137f6cbc6e97ff8da40959ca8fdaa090d20dfad4b9a91d","starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-chapter-53","starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-chapter-51",202,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-cover.jpg"]