[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-intelligence-king-of-chinese-entertainment":3,"chapter-the-intelligence-king-of-chinese-entertainment-the-intelligence-king-of-chinese-entertainment-chapter-180":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Intelligence King of Chinese Entertainment",{"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},2260483,4411,"Chapter 180: “The Seven Fairies","the-intelligence-king-of-chinese-entertainment-chapter-180",180,"\u003Cp>“Jiani, what songs can you sing? I’ll pick some for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Ou was very enthusiastic; Wu Jiani softly named two songs, then went to ask Yan Li, and excitedly picked them out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Li noticed Wu Jiani was tense beside him, so he raised his glass and struck up casual conversation with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given his status, Wu Jiani couldn’t ignore him, so she went along with the chat; soon Wang Ou returned and joined in. With her interjecting jokes and banter, Wu Jiani’s mood visibly relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the last time—again, filming had stirred up her temper, and she’d run into Yan Li in Wang Ou’s room—it had been awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was some time ago; they’d exchanged words during filming breaks before, and Wu Jiani had even filmed an intimate scene with Yan Li in between.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, outside of work, the two weren’t close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Yan Li in this setting, plus the gap in status, Wu Jiani naturally felt nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet after chatting a while longer, she realized Yan Li was less mature, steady, and subtly dominant here at the KTV—he seemed more relaxed, casual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a little… reckless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The private room was dim; others couldn’t see clearly, but she was close enough to plainly see Yan Li’s hand secretly kneading Wang Ou’s buttocks and thighs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jiani couldn’t help glancing at Wang Ou, who made no move to stop him—instead, she adjusted her posture to make it easier for Yan Li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She recalled Wang Ou’s explanation that day: Yan Li had come to her room to discuss the script.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmph, is this how you discuss scripts?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if sensing Wu Jiani’s gaze, Yan Li pulled his hand back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can’t help it—after so many social events, it’s become a conditioned reflex; if there’s a girl nearby, his hands just won’t stay still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Director Yan, let me toast you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An actor came over to offer a drink; Yan Li recognized him—Han Dong, the actor playing Yang Jian, a newcomer in the industry who’d followed Director You Xiaogang’s path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This You Xiaogang was the director behind the “Imperial Palace Secret History” series—all those Qing court dramas: “Secret History of Empress Xiaozhuang,” “Secret History of the Crown Prince,” “Secret History of Emperor Taizu,” and more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You was one of Beijing’s key figures, with plenty of ties to the Beijing Film Academy circle, Wang Shuo’s crowd, and Zheng Xiaolong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Lidong got along well with You Xiaogang; even the Taiwan capital that had walked out on Yan Li earlier had been brokered by You.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Dekai, who played Jiang Ziya in “The Investiture of the Gods,” was signed under You Xiaogang’s company; originally, the role of King Zhou was meant for the company’s top male star from Taiwan, Ma Jingtao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Han Dong was a newcomer, You Xiaogang heavily promoted him, landing him the major role of Yang Jian in “The Investiture of the Gods” right out of the gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, he really ought to thank Yan Li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Li had originally planned to recommend someone else to Cheng Lidong, but later thought Han Dong’s appearance was decent, and considering You Xiaogang’s face, he decided not to interfere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mainly because Yan Li’s company had no suitable male actors—Zhang and Lin weren’t right, Zhou Yiwei’s schedule didn’t fit, and he wasn’t suitable either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, the role of Yang Jian would never have gone to a newcomer like Han Dong; in that sense, Han Dong’s luck was pretty good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Li clinked glasses with Han Dong, chatted a bit, and the man politely took his leave; then the actors playing Wu Ji, Nezha, and Huang Tianhua all came over to greet him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Notably, the actor playing Nezha was a woman—Xian Selili, with delicate, beautiful features.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, portraying a boy like Nezha was hard for male actors; many productions either used child stars or female actors—it worked much better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out of appreciation for her portrayal, Yan Li chatted a bit longer with Xian Selili, causing Wang Ou to glance at her several times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn’t bad-looking, but that was about it—at least not as good as Wu Jiani.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Li hadn’t shown any special interest in Wu Jiani—why was he paying extra attention to her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Ou puzzled over it endlessly, circling around to ask Yan Li for details; Yan Li found it bizarre.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this little bitch addicted to pimping?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s so special about chatting a bit longer? He’d spent more time talking to Han Dong than to other male actors—does that mean he’s interested in him too?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Li thought Wang Ou had gone mad, and offhandedly replied: “I’m not interested in her—I like Nezha.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, so that’s it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Ou suddenly understood; after a while, she whispered something to Xian Selili, then came back and whispered to Yan Li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I asked her—there are still costumes left; I can dress up as Nezha too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Puh—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Li spat out his beer, splashing Wu Jiani’s leg; he quickly grabbed napkins to wipe her off, still staring at Wang Ou in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How the hell had she interpreted his fondness for “Nezha”?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Ou was still coaxing him: “There’s also the Pagoda of the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King—we could do a father-daughter feud, with Lord Li suppressing ‘Nezha.’”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Li: “…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tell me honestly—have you been secretly in touch with Dong Xuan?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Li glanced around; no one was paying attention, then slapped Wang Ou’s butt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stop with all that nonsense.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Ou looked disappointed; Yan Li shot her a few irritated glares, but when Wu Jiani went to sing, he quietly added:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Get that pagoda later.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nezha was out—after all, he was a childhood idol, and a guy; he just couldn’t get past that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he still had some interest in playing Lord Li—the Heavenly King. If he couldn’t subdue Nezha, he could subdue the Brocade Rat instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Xiao’s portrayal of the Brocade Rat in “The Lucky Eight Immortals” had left a deep impression on him; he remembered “The Investiture of the Gods” had a white-dominated costume design too—perfect for fulfilling his wish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Xiao was the Brocade Rat and the Fox Spirit; Wang Ou was the Earth-Springing Lady and the Chick Spirit; Yan Li exorcised demons and calmed households.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Qin Lan—she was a Flower Spirit, or even a Whale Spirit, able to spray water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Seven Fairies” bullied fairies; “The Investiture of the Gods” suppressed female demons—Yan Li was beginning to understand the joy of being an actor…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Wu Jiani returned from singing, Yan Li noticed her pants were still damp; the temperature had dropped slightly these past few days, and the room had no air conditioning—it was a bit chilly—so he took off his coat and draped it over her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need, Director Yan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry—I’m the one who gave it to you; I’m strong, I don’t feel the cold.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he said this, he winked; Wu Jiani blushed—she knew well what “his fire” meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Ou, watching Yan Li give his coat to Wu Jiani and noticing what seemed like a little extra gesture, was both pleased the two were growing closer and her efforts hadn’t been in vain, and couldn’t help feeling jealous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’d never received this treatment herself!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Ou stared enviously at Wu Jiani and cooed to Yan Li: “Director Yan, I’m cold too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then go run around outside.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Li snorted; he’d just indulged her little scheme, and now she was already unhappy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmph, women!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jiani heard their exchange and hurried to offer the coat to Wang Ou, who waved her off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I was just joking—you keep it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she couldn’t resist promoting Yan Li: “See how gentlemanly our Director Yan is? He’s so considerate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Li himself couldn’t bear to listen—this woman would end up splitting her mind; he stood up and went outside to use the restroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After he left, Wang Ou leaned close to Wu Jiani and urged: “Don’t be so shy—this is your chance with Director Yan. Toast him a few times, talk to him. I’ll speak well of you later; maybe he’ll remember you for his next project.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m telling you, Director Yan has serious clout—he’s invested in over a dozen productions; just a few words from him, and you won’t lack for roles.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The temptation was strong for Wu Jiani.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had little fame and few company resources; after “The Investiture of the Gods” and “The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng,” she’d had no good offers since.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Yan Li could lend a hand, she wouldn’t have to spend her days waiting in Beijing for opportunities or endless auditions and social events.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright then—but I can’t drink much. Ou-jie, help me out a bit later.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No problem.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Ou agreed readily, then whispered: “If you can, give him a little something sweet—Director Yan is a playboy, and he’s easy to sway in these matters.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jiani stared at Wang Ou in shock: “Aren’t you two…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Ou put on a loyal-sisterly expression: “He’s not mine alone. I can’t hold onto him, so why not trade him for some benefits for you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jiani hesitated; Wang Ou reassured her: “With me here, he’ll just feel you up—he won’t do anything serious.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you’re too timid, fine—I’ll still speak up for you, given our relationship. But whether it’ll work? I can’t promise. You’ve seen how little I mean to him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, that’s not true.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jiani shook her head: “After what happened in your room that time, Director Yan came to me privately and took all the blame, asked me to keep it secret for you. And just now, when you said you were cold, the moment he left, the air conditioning turned on.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Ou glanced at the AC unit—it really was on. She’d lied about being cold, and since it had just turned on, she hadn’t noticed the room’s temperature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Ou bit her lip. Yan Li usually spoke to her harshly, assertively; she always thought he didn’t like her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But thinking back, he’d always been generous with her—never shortchanged her on money, sometimes brought her gifts, always reminded her mother to send money during holidays, cared about her family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though sometimes he was rough in bed, that was just his blunt style; afterward, he always made her happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she tried to please him with difficult stunts, he’d stop her, telling her not to degrade herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he scolded her, it was usually because she’d caused trouble or for her own good—and he rarely punished her, always cleaned up her messes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After joining him, her first drama was the female lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since signing with his company, she’d had constant offers—she had major roles in “The Investiture of the Gods,” “The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng,” “The Legend of the Magic Mirror,” and “New Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio,” and they were planning to cast her as the female lead in “Detective Di Renjie 2.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if she wasn’t on Fan Xiao’s level, he was a current top star; she was just an unknown model—by any standard, Yan Li hadn’t treated her badly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Maybe we should just forget it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Ou weighed how well Yan Li had treated her, and suddenly didn’t want to drag Wu Jiani into this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jiani: “...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve already psychologically primed myself—you’re playing hard to get? Are you messing with me, sis?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Yan Li returned from the bathroom, he saw Wang Ou gazing at him with dewy eyes, feeding him fruit platter in a tone ten times gentler than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this bitch really having a psychotic break?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Li didn’t understand Wang Ou’s state, but Wu Jiani was clearly much warmer than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Director Yan, you’ve taken good care of me on set—let me toast you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need to be formal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Li drank with Wu Jiani, glanced at Wang Ou, and knew that while he was gone, this little vixen had been stirring things behind his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alcohol is the matchmaker for lust!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If my guess is right, shouldn’t Wang Ou now join in, urging him to drink, chatting along, until Wu Jiani gets drunker, loosens up, half-resists, and lets him sneak a feel, drawing closer?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given her personality, a direct advance is unlikely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if she doesn’t resist, next time I can invite her out for dinner and KTV, then go further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly take ground, achieve success, then find the right moment to bring Wang Ou into it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmph, she’s not Wang Ou—she should be called Wang Po!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Li held his wine, waiting for Wang Ou to urge him to drink, but she blurted out:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jiani can’t hold her liquor—don’t let her drink too much, she won’t be able to get back safely if she gets drunk.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“??? ”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Li was thrown—what the hell is this tactic?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feign disinterest to lure closer? Swap the beam? Deceive the heavens?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Li was baffled, but since Wang Ou had spoken, Wu Jiani couldn’t press further—so Wang Ou drank with Yan Li herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could hold her liquor, but clearly wasn’t Yan Li’s match; soon she was flagging. Seeing this, Wu Jiani hesitated, then picked up her cup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Director Yan, let me drink for Ou-jie.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Li suddenly understood—this was the “sisterly devotion” route. Wang Ou was “sacrificing” herself, cutting off Wu’s escape route, creating a private space for him and Wu Jiani.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did she accompany them to KTV, now she’d even let him escort her back—private moments, more thrilling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmph, this little seductress really knew how to play—earlier, he’d been too shallow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Ou, eyes glazed, watched Yan Li and Wu Jiani drinking, feeling annoyed: “Director Yan, don’t drink with her—I’ll drink for Jiani.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine, fine—I’ll drink with both of you, alright?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Wang Ou still pushing to help, Yan Li felt touched, so he soothed her and drank with both women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Ou was dazed, Wu Jiani even more so—both cheeks flushed, slowly leaning half against Yan Li’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Li pretended to support her, lightly wrapping his arm around her slender waist, sensing no resistance, gently stroking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jiani, Ou-jie’s drunk—should we take her back?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The private room was crowded; Yan Li couldn’t do anything here, so he planned to move locations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jiani staggered up to help Yan Li support Wang Ou; Yan Li addressed the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You guys keep having fun—I’ll cover the bill. I’m taking them back first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone readily agreed, seeing them to the door; Yan Li called a car and returned to the hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the car, Wang Ou mumbled, Wu Jiani seemed drunk too, clinging to Yan Li’s arm, napping against his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For once, Yan Li didn’t move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, later they’d accuse him of sexual harassment—he’d be stuck with muddy pants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, Yan Li wasn’t the type to take advantage of someone helpless. A little half-resistance after drinking, or playful interaction while tipsy—that was fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But drunk, unconscious, with no clear signal from them—he wasn’t that desperate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the hotel, Yan Li put Wang Ou and Wu Jiani on the same bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the two dazed, intertwined lotuses, Yan Li exercised great restraint—tidied them up slightly, then left the room to find Fan Xiaopang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You guys drink, I’m on night shift—when I get back, you take it out on me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Xiaopang cursed—this dog of a man got even more rowdy after drinking, leaving her limp—how was she supposed to film tomorrow?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll get you time off.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Li hugged Fan Xiaopang: “If you want KTV, I’ll book a private room—I’ll sing with you tomorrow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he soothed Fan Xiaopang, Yan Li checked today’s daily intelligence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Daily Intelligence 1: Under Wu Jiani’s prompting, Wang Ou realized how much Yan Li cared for her—and felt regret...】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinks I treat her well, then gives up on the perks? Isn’t that ungrateful?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Daily Intelligence 3: Wu Jiani has decent alcohol tolerance, but flushes easily—often pretends to be drunk to avoid things. Last night she faked drunkenness, half-resisted, hoping Yan Li would take advantage, then pretend she didn’t remember. But Yan Li held his line—didn’t take the opportunity. Wu Jiani’s thoughts grew complicated...】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Li was numb—you can fake drunk, but at least give a hint!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I finally try being a decent guy, and you make me lose completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Li hesitated whether to make a countermove—then moved slightly, and Fan Xiaopang immediately begged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No more, no more—I’m exhausted and sleepy—tomorrow, okay? I’ll let you...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Li pressed on: “Plus...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Xiaopang bit him, grudgingly agreed. Yan Li comfortably held her, no longer dwelling on Wu Jiani.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was never a priority—success is fine, failure is fine too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if there’s ever another chance, this little brat better not use the fake-drunk trick again—he knew exactly how to handle “drunkards”...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2801,"2026-06-19T16:16:52.605Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","1c018be1ae79ea60176c5a1f2cd4d97c7f30330f7d206cbf1bedd49ef6f82bfb","the-intelligence-king-of-chinese-entertainment-chapter-181","the-intelligence-king-of-chinese-entertainment-chapter-179",405,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-intelligence-king-of-chinese-entertainment-cover.jpg"]