[{"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-38":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},2260341,4411,"Chapter 38: If He Keeps Acting Like This","the-intelligence-king-of-chinese-entertainment-chapter-38",38,"\u003Cp>Soon, the set and camera positions were ready; Yu Yanli and Jiang Shan ran through their blocking once, then began filming immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today’s scene depicts a fragment of the story between Li Li and Wu Tian, one of the reasons for Wu Tian’s feud with Liu Huaqiang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Wu and Li were employees at the television factory; later, Li Li lost her virtue during a business trip, but this incident opened a channel for her to make money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Li Li’s status made it inconvenient, she chose Wu Tian—bold, ambitious, and handsome—as her partner; one handled the channel, the other the sales, and gradually they became lovers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she picked a bad man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Tian was young, rich, and handsome, with plenty of admirers; once he had capital, he looked down on the aging and faded Li Li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, after Wu Tian’s behavior grew increasingly outrageous, Li Li, unable to bear it any longer, broke up with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene is a hotel suite; Jiang Shan stands by the window, coldly watching Yu Yanli saunter in, slouching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Yanli doesn’t look at her; he casually throws his bag on the bed, sweeps his hand back through his hair, then collapses onto the sofa like a rag, looking utterly exhausted and unwilling to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Shan, stifling her anger, demands: “Where have you been for three days?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Yanli says nothing; only when pressed again does he mutter half-dead: “Went out drinking with friends.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Shan doesn’t believe him; her irritation grows with his attitude, and she erupts, berating Yu Yanli—insulting him, mocking him, painting him as utterly worthless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under her condemnation, Yu Yanli’s expression grows increasingly impatient, his eyes flickering with a hint of cruelty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until Jiang Shan, enraged, advances and grabs him, demanding he stand up and talk—finally pushing Yu Yanli over the edge; he shoves her hard onto the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good. Cut.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The director calls stop, says the take works, then adjusts the camera position from the sofa beside the bed to beside the bed itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Yanli uses this chance to discuss the next conflict scene with Jiang Shan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The script for “Conquest” writes this section simply—only dialogue, mentioning that Wu Tian later humiliated and beat Li Li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But how exactly to humiliate and beat her? The script doesn’t say; it’s up to the actors’ interpretation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this interpretation? There’s a lot to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing by the bed and yelling a few insults, giving a fake slap—that’s called humiliation and assault, but it lacks intensity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the plot, Li Li later spends twenty thousand yuan to retaliate against Wu Tian, even willing to sleep with Liu Huaqiang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main cause is being abandoned by Wu Tian, love turning to hatred; this Li Li is also defined as narrow-minded and vengeful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Yu Yanli thinks it’s a bit forced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Li Li is a woman, and relatively emotionally invested; even if she doesn’t value chastity highly, she wouldn’t sleep with someone just like that, especially not a thug she barely respects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, being abandoned, spending money to hire someone to retaliate against Wu Tian? Fine. But sacrificing herself? That’s too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless Wu Tian’s humiliation was far worse—so brutal it drove Li Li mad with hatred, making her willing to pay any price for revenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This logic is accepted by director Gao Qunshu and Jiang Shan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Jiang Shan is a big name on the crew, and a woman; if Yu Yanli goes full force, he must win her consent first—ideally, her willing cooperation—so he flatters and ingratiates himself with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to avoid her resentment entirely, but at least to prevent her from walking off set in a rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, if a newcomer like Yu Yanli pushes a senior actress to the brink, word will spread—and he’ll never work in this industry again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Yu Yanli underestimated her; Jiang Shan still has strong professional ethics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So what? A couple of slaps? Not even real violence. It’s a minor thing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Yu Yanli hadn’t flattered her, as long as his reasoning was sound, Jiang Shan would have cooperated; now that he’s won her over, it’s even easier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go ahead, sis, I’m fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then I apologize, sis—I’ll need your tolerance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Shan is generous: “Do it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a quick run-through, Yu Yanli gives Gao Qunshu an OK sign, then the crew rolls camera.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, Jiang Shan slams onto the bed, staring at Yu Yanli in shock and disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he steps forward, grabs her hair, yanks her face close, and sneers coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You want respect? You’re not my wife, not my girlfriend—what right do you have to control me? Look in the mirror.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wu Tian!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Shan shouts angrily; Yu Yanli releases her hair and slaps her hard across the face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let me tell you—I’ve tolerated you for far too long. Do you know what you look like now? A whore.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You thought I’d marry you? Dream on.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turns to take Li Li’s bag, pulls out cash; she forgets her pain and rushes to stop him, only to get another slap and be shoved to the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Yu Yanli delivers Wu Tian’s true thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In their partnership, Li Li slept with clients for the channel, Wu Tian ran errands, suffered hardships—he’d long resented it; so when the split came, he was utterly merciless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Yanli leaves, leaving Li Li clutching her face, silently weeping, her expression bitter and filled with hatred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Excellent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Qunshu is delighted; Yu Yanli gave him a pleasant surprise—he thinks about his scenes, dares to perform boldly and fully, and even Jiang Shan was energized by him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Conquest” is a small crew; Jiang Shan was only helping out as a favor; her previous work attitude wasn’t sloppy, but neither was it deeply committed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But today’s scene—perhaps spurred by Yu Yanli—she performed exceptionally well, especially that final shot: pitiful yet terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wiping her tears, Jiang Shan approaches Gao Qunshu: “Want another take?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Qunshu waves it off: “No need. Perfect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Yanli dramatically exhales, looking utterly relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That was terrifying—I was trembling just watching you hit Sister Shan. I couldn’t do it again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Shan knows he’s just livening the mood; she jokes: “Alright, kid—you played this heartless bastard so vividly. Are you just acting like yourself?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, Zhou Yiwei quietly lowers his head; Yu Yanli’s mental toughness is far superior to his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sis, don’t smear me—I’m famous for being gentle with women.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Yanli says this with complete conviction; whether he’s a heartless bastard is debatable, but he’s never hit a woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, certain times and specific situations don’t count.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s not hitting—it’s foreplay!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Qunshu also speaks with interest: “Yu Yanli’s a real character—most newcomers wouldn’t dare lay a hand on Jiang Shan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They wouldn’t even dare to hit—let alone perform it fully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actors care about their image; such scenes easily turn audiences against them—not all actors are willing to go that far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The drama is bigger than heaven. If the effect is good, I don’t mind being hated.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Yanli talks big, but in truth, he’s given up caring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s already led the queue for “Heroes of Sui and Tang”—what’s hitting a woman? Just act it right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Yu Yanli considers avoiding similar roles next time; if he keeps acting like this, “Can’t Talk to Strangers 2” will come knocking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether he gets criticized or not—that’s secondary. Yu Yanli mainly fears being typecast…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1238,"2026-06-19T16:16:52.605Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","1e74af5bd9023e8af2bba0291ed566fa7774f9d90979d454219091dcd9344fb4","the-intelligence-king-of-chinese-entertainment-chapter-39","the-intelligence-king-of-chinese-entertainment-chapter-37",405,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-intelligence-king-of-chinese-entertainment-cover.jpg"]