[{"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-362":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},2260665,4411,"Chapter 362: The Broken Defense of the Teddy Sisters, Qin Lan","the-intelligence-king-of-chinese-entertainment-chapter-362",362,"\u003Cp>Compared to Yan Li, who had the system’s advantage, Qin Lan only confirmed her pregnancy through testing several days later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To ensure accuracy, she asked her agent Lü Jie to secretly arrange a check-up with a doctor friend she knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lan’er, congratulations—you’re definitely pregnant.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The doctor smiled as she offered her congratulations; she had known Qin Lan for two or three years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both were regulars at the same beauty salon; the doctor had watched Qin Lan’s TV dramas and liked her, so she approached to ask for an autograph. When Qin Lan learned she was a doctor, she asked about health issues, and over time, they grew familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wealthy people enjoy befriending doctors—they can consult them when unwell and receive medical assistance and health advice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doctors also welcome friendships with celebrities and the wealthy, expanding their social circles, which helps their careers and other areas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Qin Lan was trying to conceive, she had always consulted this doctor about various questions; this time too, she asked her to arrange the check-up—safe and confidential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Director Liu, thank you for your trouble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Lan politely spoke, gently pressing her hand against her lower abdomen, her eyes shimmering with delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had researched it: pregnancy speed varies by person and luck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many couples take two or three months to conceive; one-third take over half a year; even within a year, the success rate is only 90 percent—though if it exceeds a year, they should visit a hospital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Qin Lan had prepared for a months-long battle, but unexpectedly, she succeeded in the very first week of ovulation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it Yan Li’s seed that was strong—or her own soil?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lan’er, here’s the list of precautions and meal plans I prepared—I consulted several experts to verify them, absolutely reliable. If anything comes up, feel free to contact me anytime.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Also, I recommend hiring a professional nanny who has experience caring for pregnant women—it’ll save you a lot of trouble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Liu gave her countless instructions; Qin Lan expressed deep gratitude: “Thank you so much, Director Liu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s nothing—last time my husband’s issue, I also owe your husband for helping out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Lan casually befriending two doctors wouldn’t concern Yan Li, but when it came to professional medical advice regarding pregnancy, he would definitely inquire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the system assessed them and confirmed their competence and character, it further strengthened the relationship by extending a favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was why Qin Lan felt comfortable asking her for help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Lan had grown accustomed to it: her own friends or hired people might not be trustworthy, but anyone Yan Li approved or arranged for her was almost always reliable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just her—others were much the same. In judging people and gathering information, Yan Li was deeply trusted by them all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some small talk, Qin Lan returned home with Lü Jie; when getting out of the car and entering the elevator, Lü Jie pretended to support her, leaving Qin Lan speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re barely at the beginning—is this really necessary?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Absolutely necessary.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lü Jie looked perfectly reasonable, her voice brimming with joy: “This is the future heir of Director Yan—the next billionaire. I wouldn’t just support you—I’d carry you on my back if I could.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Lan muttered: “I feel like you’re happier about this than I am.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lü Jie affirmed: “You’re right.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Qin Lan’s agent and co-founder of Fengfeng Pictures, Lü Jie was tightly bound to Qin Lan, with aligned interests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lü Jie’s greatest fear was Qin Lan and Yan Li falling out, losing their glory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that Qin Lan was pregnant, she was the mother of Yan Li’s child—her status had skyrocketed. Even if they separated, the child would remain a bond. How could Lü Jie not be thrilled?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back home, Lü Jie treated Qin Lan like an empress—helping her change shoes, guiding her to sit, bringing water, then endlessly giving instructions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“For now, don’t tell anyone except Yan Li.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s an old saying: don’t announce a pregnancy in the first three months—it’s because the fetus is unstable and risks miscarriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lü Jie’s point was: people’s hearts are unpredictable; Qin Lan should be cautious—keep it secret for now, and reveal it only when unavoidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What about my mom?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Lan questioned; Lü Jie hesitated: “You can tell your mom.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As her agent and an outsider, Lü Jie couldn’t stay home with Qin Lan daily, so previously they’d agreed: hire a nanny and have Qin’s mother come over to help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What about Yan Li’s mom?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Lan asked again; Lü Jie hesitated again: “I… guess you can.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Lan had mentioned before that Yan Li’s mother was desperate for a grandchild; if they didn’t tell her now, the old lady might get angry and damage the mother-in-law relationship—Lü Jie couldn’t bear that blame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Lan was about to ask more, but Lü Jie stopped her: “Who you can or can’t tell—discuss it with Director Yan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, she remembered the main point: “Wait—we haven’t told Director Yan yet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Lan explained: “He knew when I tested—I celebrated then—but I wasn’t sure, so I asked you to come with me to the hospital for confirmation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lü Jie understood, but still insisted: “You still need to tell him—with the hospital proof, it’s foolproof and will make him even happier.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Lan thought Yan Li already believed her—he was even more confident than she was—but she saw no point arguing with Lü Jie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lü Jie was genuinely thrilled, pacing around the living room, already imagining how Dong Xuan and the others would be shattered when they found out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Lan didn’t join in the fantasy; she sat on the sofa, gently caressing her belly with tender affection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, she wasn’t thinking about competing with Dong or Fan—she only wanted to deliver her child safely and smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s settled. Report any issues later—meeting adjourned.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Li spoke and stepped out first; the senior executives of Yi’an left the conference room in small groups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Advertising Department Director quietly asked the Deputy General Manager in charge of distribution, Xiao Guan: “Director Xiao, Chairman Yan seems to be in great spirits today—he even smiled during the meeting.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Yi’an’s merger and financing, a board was formed, with Yan Li as chairman; he had previously also served as CEO, but last month he hired an external executive to fully oversee Yi’an’s IPO.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From then on, Yan Li’s official title within Yi’an became Chairman or Chairman Yan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, many veteran employees preferred calling him Director Yan, and Yan Li himself didn’t mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But senior management paid closer attention: privately, they could call him anything, but publicly, they must use official titles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you lower your boss’s title, how will you advance?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s not just today—he’s been in good spirits for several days.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Guan glanced at the TV Department Director and lowered his voice: “Two days ago, a deputy director in TV Department made a stupid mistake on a project. Normally, he’d be fired—or at least severely scolded, and the whole TV Department would suffer. But guess how Chairman Yan handled it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Advertising Department Director played along: “How did he handle it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chairman Yan didn’t get angry—he cut his bonus and performance pay, then gave him a chance to redeem himself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow, he got lucky.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Li used to be lenient, but now that Yi’an is pushing for an IPO, expectations for senior staff have tightened considerably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the merger announcement last year, Yi’an has fired more senior executives than in the previous several years combined—clearly, the purge was severe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, some of these executives had committed errors; others obstructed the merger or IPO, so Yan Li removed them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this alone was enough to make all internal executives tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially now, as Yi’an prepares for its IPO and original shares are being distributed according to plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Yi’an’s original share allocation strategy favors broad distribution over high individual percentages, any senior executive who has been with the company long enough receives some shares.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If someone leaves before this, they lose not only their position but also the IPO windfall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly. We originally thought he was a veteran, so Chairman Yan let him off easy—but later we realized he’s been in great spirits for days.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Guan lowered his voice further: “Rumor has it, Chairman Yan is the same way on Weibo.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Same boss, same share swap—Weibo and Yi’an are still closely linked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some executives have their own networks and occasionally share non-sensitive information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So why is Chairman Yan so happy? Did your distribution team sell ‘New Three Kingdoms’? Or did the cinema division complete an acquisition?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“‘New Three Kingdoms’ is still being negotiated; no news from the cinema side. Besides, this wouldn’t warrant such excitement—when the company raised over a billion last time, Chairman Yan was only happy for two or three days, never this visibly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two couldn’t figure it out. Then the Advertising Department Director suddenly remembered something and whispered a rumor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did he get another girlfriend?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Unlikely.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Guan shook his head: “You think Chairman Yan is like you? He’s seen countless beauties—he wouldn’t be so pathetic.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, they saw Hu Ya, promoted from CEO’s office to Chairman’s Office Director, passing by. Xiao Guan hurried over to ask for inside info.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Hu Ya would never leak Yan Li’s personal matters—she just laughed it off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Disappointed, Xiao Guan returned and bumped into Jia Qian, Deputy General Manager in charge of artist management; he casually mentioned Yan Li’s odd behavior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Qian shook her head: “You men think too shallowly. Go ask your wife—what was your behavior when she was pregnant? You’ll understand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Jia Qian walk away, Xiao Guan smacked his forehead hard, filled with regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he have forgotten!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He blamed himself—his thinking was rigid. He only assumed Chairman Yan wasn’t married, but who said you need to be married to have a child?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing this, Xiao Guan sprinted back to his office and started calling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Old Liu, I remember your wife works at Peking Union Medical College—do you know any top obstetricians? Not for my wife, don’t ask why—just connect me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wife, do you still have that home remedy for morning sickness from your hometown? Copy it for me. Also, list the best maternity products you used back then—price doesn’t matter, only quality. Yeah, I’ll explain when I get home.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little Sun, I remember your hometown is Zhoushan—can you get me a protective amulet? Yes, preferably one that’s been blessed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Guan knew these things might not help—he could do all this, let alone Yan Li, whose wealth, resources, and connections far surpassed his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But whether they worked didn’t matter—attitude and sincerity were what counted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After arranging everything, he invited Jia Qian to dinner—he owed her for passing on the hint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So many people wanted to advance!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoever finds out first, prepares first; a step away, yet a thousand miles apart.\u003C\u002Fp>",1821,"2026-06-19T16:16:54.562Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","6a83b1f2a1ce33534e5bb4addaebd322b5d9a63b0d27d588211d91f418038ed5","the-intelligence-king-of-chinese-entertainment-chapter-363","the-intelligence-king-of-chinese-entertainment-chapter-361",405,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-intelligence-king-of-chinese-entertainment-cover.jpg"]