[{"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-35":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},2260338,4411,"Chapter 35: Joining","the-intelligence-king-of-chinese-entertainment-chapter-35",35,"\u003Cp>Jimen, bedroom\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dong Xuan slept soundly nestled against Yan Li; he was about to head to Shishi for filming, and unwilling to part, she had been unusually affectionate these past few days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But her stamina was too poor—each time she was utterly exhausted and collapsed into sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Li, however, remained energetic; that little exertion didn’t tire him at all, and he was already thinking ahead, eager to check the midnight update before sleeping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After playing with his phone for a while and smoking two cigarettes, the time finally came—he opened the system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Daily Info 1: Baoshi Pictures’ boss Shi X has an unusual sexual orientation…】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d guessed it long ago; now the system confirmed it—case closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Yan Li first met makeup artist Wang Xiu in “Heroes of Sui and Tang,” he claimed he could tell her condition because he’d encountered similar people before—that was a lie to cover for the system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after spending more time with Wang Xiu, Yan Li genuinely picked up on certain subtle details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just recalling the meaningfully lingering look Wang Xiu gave him when handing over his business card made Yan Li feel sick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no judgment against such people—he still treated Wang Xiu as a friend—as long as the man didn’t set his sights on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Li understood that those without power or influence seeking advancement often made sacrifices; he’d prepared himself mentally for that—but it didn’t mean he’d surrender everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some things could be endured; others simply couldn’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he had no system as a last resort, he’d rather return home to be a cook than cross his own moral line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Daily Info 2: Tong Dawei and Shi X are extremely close… Shi X intends to gift him a Cherokee worth over 800,000 RMB…】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Yan Li began to understand Tong Dawei a little better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But honestly, Yan Li couldn’t stomach it—if it were a wealthy woman, not especially ugly, throwing resources and cash at him like this, he might struggle to resist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over 800,000 RMB!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His family’s restaurant had been running for over a decade and hadn’t earned that much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Li exhaled, forcing himself to calm down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So it’s just a Cherokee—he has a system; later he’d earn enough to buy a BMW X5 worth over a million…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daily Info 3: Shi X is suspected of financial fraud, with the involved amount exceeding ten billion RMB; relevant authorities have formed a joint special task force and are currently under surveillance of Shi X\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fuck!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Li was stunned by this entry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he’d politely declined Shi’s advances, he still regarded him as a well-known big shot in the industry—how could it be that this guy was about to crash?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The details in the report made Yan Li’s heart race and skin crawl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the case was confirmed, even if Shi didn’t get executed, he’d never walk free again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps because Shi Boss was so influential, today’s daily info entries were almost all tied to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Li also spotted Huang Xiaoming among them—this senior, one of Shi’s favored rising stars, was also… enduring humiliation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Qin Lan—if Yan Li hadn’t intervened, who knew what might’ve happened between her and Huang Xiaoming; he’d make sure she thanked him properly later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After witnessing the darkness and cruelty of society and the industry, Yan Li was deeply shaken and couldn’t help lighting another cigarette to steady his nerves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Boss’s affair had taught him a lesson!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It also strengthened Yan Li’s resolve: always prioritize stability, avoid gray areas, never cross the line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In mid-August, “Conquest” began filming; Yan Li and Zhou Yiwei departed for Shishi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reluctant Dong Xuan came to the station with Guan Yue to see them off, but Tong Dawei didn’t come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since that day, the guy hadn’t contacted Yan Li again—he probably sensed Yan Li had figured something out and was avoiding him out of shame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Li was happy to have the space; apart from Shi Boss, he still had a decent impression of Tong Dawei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, with Dong and Guan’s relationship, if things continued like this, they might become friends—and then Yan Li wouldn’t be sure whether he should warn Tong to cut ties with Shi early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not saying it felt disloyal!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying it was hard to bring up and could invite trouble!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Dawei’s self-imposed avoidance had quietly solved Yan Li’s problem—everything else could wait until things settled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After bidding farewell to Dong Xuan, Yan Li and Zhou Yiwei boarded the bus to Shishi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shishi was the capital of Hebei Province, not far from Beijing—roughly four hours away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They took a taxi to the hotel where the “Conquest” crew was staying, reported to director Gao Qunshu, then received their room keys from the production supervisor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room quality was slightly better than his in Hengdian—at least it had a big CRT TV and a shower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But without Wang Decai to help him, Yan Li didn’t get a private room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, the crew assigned Yan Li’s roommate as Zhou Yiwei—the two had shared a dorm for two years in college, so this was nothing unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yan Li was packing and discussing with Zhou Yiwei about buying some daily necessities later, the assistant director showed up and ordered him to go for makeup and costume fitting immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So soon?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, unless it was a special case like a cameo, new cast members were given time to settle in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially for a supporting actor like Yan Li, with limited screen time—no one rushed to put him to work right away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Director Gao said every day of delay means another day of expenses—speed it up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, the “Conquest” crew was strapped for cash, terrified of overspending, so they were pushing hard on the schedule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Li had no choice—he couldn’t hold them back, so he followed orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way to the makeup room, Yan Li considered hiring an assistant later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actors often got overwhelmed on set; having someone to run errands and handle chores made life much easier—this was why established artists in recent years started bringing one or two assistants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Yan Li’s work and income were still unstable; supporting another person was a stretch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, anyone he brought close had to be trustworthy—he couldn’t just hire anyone. He filed the thought away, planning to look for someone carefully later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The makeup and costume fitting for “Conquest” was even simpler than Yan Li expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a modern drama, a crime thriller—no elaborate costumes or makeup needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outfits centered on dress shirts and slacks, business-style—but to show Wu Tian’s wealth, he wore a full-gold Rolex on his left wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering the crew’s budget and the makeup artist’s indifferent attitude,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>that Rolex was almost certainly a cheap knockoff from a flea market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Li was tall with long legs, broad shoulders and a narrow waist—born to be a clothes hanger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a simple black shirt and slacks on him looked tailored and sharp; sitting with one leg crossed, he radiated charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two young girls in the makeup room stared, eyes glazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the senior woman kept her composure—stepped back two paces, studied Yan Li carefully, then came forward and undid two buttons of his shirt, forming a V-shape that exposed his neck and chest skin, instantly adding sexiness and edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The senior woman was satisfied; the girls were thrilled; Yan Li hesitated: “Isn’t this a bit too flashy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Tian was a boss with a dark background—not a male dancer at a nightclub.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve got a solution.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the girls volunteered, rushing over to fuss with Yan Li’s hair, finally styling it into a slicked-back pompadour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pompadour looked slightly old-fashioned, adding maturity and an air of sharp competence, partially offsetting the flashiness of the open buttons, transforming it into sleek confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Yan Li, looking at himself in the mirror, felt a flicker of surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So handsome—no wonder it’s me!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe I could even branch into idol dramas later…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1332,"2026-06-19T16:16:52.605Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","251a56e0fbb24e4a06cf0db9325ed6de3905a95410a54f20e7f9f38d6d60257b","the-intelligence-king-of-chinese-entertainment-chapter-36","the-intelligence-king-of-chinese-entertainment-chapter-34",405,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-intelligence-king-of-chinese-entertainment-cover.jpg"]