[{"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-29":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},2260332,4411,"Chapter 29: Guard Against Arrogance and Impatience, Avoid Rush and Greed (Thank You, Cat Master)","the-intelligence-king-of-chinese-entertainment-chapter-29",29,"\u003Cp>【Daily Info 1: Qin Lan recharged 100 yuan onto Yan Li’s phone, vowing that if he didn’t call her again, she’d come to Beijing after filming wrapped and bite him—damn bastard.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hey, why are you cursing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Li grumbled, but what he really wanted to complain about was that Qin Lan had actually recharged his phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d called her plenty—he’d called from Beijing to report his safety, and then only every two or three days—so why was she this frantic?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Daily Info 2: Dong Xuan and her best friend Guan Yue spent the whole night cursing Yan Li as a faithless lover, fickle and cold-hearted; after threatening to break up with him permanently, she still hoped he’d come find her—she hadn’t seen him in over a month and missed him terribly.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cough, cough. Yan Li glanced at the fan beside his bed—he’d find time in the next couple days to pay her back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【…】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daily Info 5: Guan Yue and her romantic interest Tong Dawei recently had a falling out; yesterday, Tong Dawei tried to reconcile with her, but he saw her enter Yan Li’s rented apartment and didn’t come out for a long time—his mind filled with misunderstanding…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Li saw the last piece of info and couldn’t help but laugh and groan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew Guan Yue had a passionate romantic interest—a student from the Shanghai Film Academy—probably this Tong Dawei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’d even planned to have dinner together once Guan Yue confirmed her relationship with him, with Yan Li and Dong Xuan joining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before they could meet, he broke up with Dong Xuan; now that he and Dong Xuan had been apart for a while, this guy was still chasing her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even weirder, these two dragged him into their messy, dragging-out drama with no resolution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He planned to remind Guan Yue later, but for now he set it aside and called Zhou Yiwei to meet Gao Qunshu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Gao wasn’t satisfied with Zhou Yiwei—he looked too young and soft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he was under twenty, his face wasn’t as rugged or dignified as Yan Li’s, and his aura was plainly nervous and immature—a raw green melon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he was from the Beijing Film Academy, his acting was passable, and with Yan Li’s influence, they finally gave him the role of a young policeman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This role appeared frequently—even more than Yan Li’s character Wu Tian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it had no personal scenes—just background responses or set dressing, with almost zero presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any extra could play this part; it was meaningless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Zhou Yiwei had no other work, and with Yan Li on set, he happily took the role.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Yan Li, Zhou Yiwei’s pay was far lower—only about a thousand yuan; if the production didn’t provide meals and lodging, he’d be losing money after filming for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yiwei, flush with cash, invited Yan Li out to dinner, but Yan Li stopped him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He invited Gao Qunshu to build connections—it was strategic; between brothers, no need for such formality, and he hadn’t earned much anyway—it was cheaper to eat at home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yiwei readily agreed—he wasn’t stingy, but after tasting Yan Li’s braised pork, he was utterly awed by his cooking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two plates of braised pork, two more dishes stir-fried by Yan Li—Zhou Yiwei found them far more satisfying than most fancy restaurants in Beijing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They sliced the meat, stir-fried the dishes, bought wine, and ate and drank while discussing what came next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Conquest” was expected to start shooting no earlier than August, leaving less than a month free—too inconvenient to chase other sets, since schedules might clash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Odd jobs weren’t always available, and they were messy and complicated; most directly, payment was often never received.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Small artists getting ripped off was far too common.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many Beijing drifters struggled not because they had no work, but because clients refused to pay after the job was done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even rising stars were safe—countless lawsuits over delayed pay and endorsement fees were filed every year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But sitting idle for half a month wasn’t an option.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Li was a cautious, forward-thinking type; without a full wallet, his heart felt unsettled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he decided to study lines for “Conquest” at home while selling braised pork with Zhou Yiwei—some income, and a chance to observe the market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Yan Li and Zhou Yiwei divided tasks: one braised pork at home, the other sold it at the market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since they weren’t making this their livelihood—just earning rent and living expenses—Yan Li didn’t plan to make much pork; if sales were steady, selling occasionally would suffice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the plan with Zhou Yiwei; additionally, Yan Li intended to study stocks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since acquiring the information system months ago, Yan Li had spent considerable time pondering how to profit from it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system anchored to him personally, with a very high ceiling—potentially applicable to many industries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for Yan Li now, even with the system’s aid, most industries were beyond his capital and capability to enter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After research, he concluded that trading stocks was a promising path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stocks demanded strong information—perfect for maximizing the system’s function; returns were high and fast, allowing rapid capital accumulation; the operations were flexible and didn’t interfere with other activities—a win-win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the stock market was treacherous—high returns came with high risks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Li had lost money on lotteries before; he knew the system wasn’t infallible—if he grew reckless or arrogant, he’d eventually crash hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, he’d never touched stocks before and knew almost nothing about them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he planned to study thoroughly, then dip his toes in small, and gradually increase stakes once he made profits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the system as his ultimate weapon, Yan Li believed he had no shortage of chances to get rich—he was young, and the future held endless time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, he reminded himself again and again: guard against pride, avoid impatience, don’t rush, don’t be greedy—only by seeking stability could he stand invincible…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>————\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night, Yan Li left Zhou Yiwei to watch the apartment and strolled to the residential complex where Guan Yue and Dong Xuan lived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither Guan nor Dong had given him the address, but it wasn’t just the system—he wasn’t the only one who could plant a spy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing before the building, hesitating whether to knock or call Dong Xuan, Yan Li suddenly heard a quarrel between a man and woman near the flowerbed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Curiosity piqued, Yan Li crept closer and realized it was someone he knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guan Yue, furious, argued with a bright, handsome young man: “I’ve told you several times—I’m not involved with him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man was equally agitated: “I saw you go into his apartment myself…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Li listened for a few seconds and knew who this guy was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn, slow to chase a girl, quick to argue when misunderstanding strikes—no wonder he couldn’t win Guan Yue over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cough, cough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Li cleared his throat, startling them; seeing him, Guan Yue—who’d been angry and anxious—beamed with relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yan Li, come quick and tell him—we’re just friends, I’ve told him a hundred times and he won’t listen.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Li nodded, stepped forward, looked at the hostile Tong Dawei, and spoke with perfect sincerity:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bro, Guan Yue and I are truly in love—please let us be together…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he finished, he dodged Guan Yue’s furious kick, grinning wickedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You goad me into breaking up with Dong Xuan, but you don’t let me mess with you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Dong Xuan—who’d been watching from upstairs—rushed down and grabbed Yan Li, giving him a light, reproachful slap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stop rubbing salt in the wound.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Dong Xuan explained to Tong Dawei: “Yan Li is my boyfriend…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Li interrupted: “Ex-boyfriend.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dong Xuan fell silent, bit her lip, eyes glistening with a mix of blame and hurt as she turned to Yan Li—he awkwardly looked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go on.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>————\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PS: A new week begins—I’d like to climb higher on the new book chart, so please vote for monthly tickets and keep reading. Thank you, dear readers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1335,"2026-06-19T16:16:52.605Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","e2215825e2414a36a7b9ed0f802f86bc07aaf50a1b6aa9fdae75e9dcbb329d1b","the-intelligence-king-of-chinese-entertainment-chapter-30","the-intelligence-king-of-chinese-entertainment-chapter-28",405,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-intelligence-king-of-chinese-entertainment-cover.jpg"]