[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-more-tragic-i-act-the-stronger-i-get-my-fans":3,"chapter-the-more-tragic-i-act-the-stronger-i-get-my-fans-the-more-tragic-i-act-the-stronger-i-get-my-fans-chapter-18":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The More Tragic I Act, the Stronger I Get — My Fans Beg Me to Stop Killing Off My Roles",{"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},1297732,1723,"Chapter 18: The next character is a comedic guy?!","the-more-tragic-i-act-the-stronger-i-get-my-fans-chapter-18",18,"\u003Cp>Su Qingying was completely immersed in her role.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She bit her lower lip hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She finally understood what that elusive quality in Jiang Ci's smile had been earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was this pure, jade-like youth, at the brightest and most beautiful moment of their lives, already clearly seeing their destined, shattered ending.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, he didn't dare hope for \"forever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He only dared to grasp the \"present\" before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"CUT!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xiang's hoarse shout, heavy with nasal congestion, exploded from behind the monitor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pass! It's a pass!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A veteran director who had been filming for twenty years almost broke down completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he looked up toward the set again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good lord, half the crew had already collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Xueling was covering her mouth while her assistant handed her tissues nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several young female script supervisors were huddled together, their makeup completely ruined, sobbing quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the rough-and-tumble camera operators carrying their \"long guns and short cannons\" had silently turned away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ci had used a scene that should have been sickeningly sweet to render the entire film crew completely speechless!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ding! Detected intense emotional fluctuation from Su Qingying, Heartbreak Value +80!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ding! Detected strong heartbreak from Zhao Xueling +50!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ding! Detected from...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A series of system notification sounds erupted wildly in Jiang Ci's mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Li Xiang's shout of \"pass,\" all of Jiang Ci's scenes in the \"Palace Conspiracy\" production were officially completed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wrapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dismounted from the gentle white horse, his mind still dazed from the emotional detachment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that moment just now, he had truly believed he was A'Gu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That young general living in memories, exerting all his strength to grasp the only beam of light in his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Ci!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Li Xiang rushed over in a few quick strides and gave him a solid bear hug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You kid, you're a fucking monster born for the camera!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He vigorously patted Jiang Ci's back, his voice filled with uncontrollable excitement and exhilaration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This scene, your addition was perfect! 'Forever is too long, I only want now'... Damn it! I'm going to have Lin Wan rewrite the script when I get back! We're using your line!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ci was nearly beaten breathless by the patting, only able to offer a dry smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother, take it easy, any more patting and I'll really be battle-damaged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Ci, you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Qingying also approached, carefully supported by her assistant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face remained pale, her gaze at Jiang Ci a tangled mess of shock, heartache, and countless unspoken thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wanted to ask something, but the words reached her lips only to be swallowed back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, it all condensed into an extremely soft sigh:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You acted very well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ci understood completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His strategy of \"using a player's techniques to perform pure love\" had succeeded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only had he harvested substantial Heartbreak Value, but he had also transformed his image in Su Qingying's mind from a tragic newcomer with a story into an... ultimate monster who could perform sweetness with undertones of despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crew made an exception and held a simple wrap party for him, a minor supporting character.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone knew perfectly well that although the young general role didn't have many scenes,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>it was destined to become the unforgettable white moonlight in the movie \"Palace Conspiracy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the party, Jiang Ci was surrounded by big shots like Li Xiang and Qin Feng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unrestrained praises came pouring in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While he humbly smiled on the surface, saying it was all thanks to the director's guidance and the seniors' mentorship, internally he was rapidly calculating his small treasury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Host: Jiang Ci]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Heartbreak Value Balance: 480 points]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Current Remaining Lifespan: 77 days]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over two months of life seemed ample.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Jiang Ci felt utterly unsettled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The process from wrapping a film to its release was incredibly complex, taking at least half a year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he relied on \"Palace Conspiracy\" to harvest Heartbreak Value from nationwide audiences to extend his life, he'd be long dead before that happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He absolutely had to find his next project immediately!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Continue \"harvesting\" on set!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But... where to find one?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it had to be something that would let him utilize his \"tragic specialty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Ci, what are you pondering?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Feng's voice sounded beside him, carrying a faint scent of tobacco.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The veteran actor had lit a cigarette at some point and was examining him through narrowed eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing, Teacher Qin.\" Jiang Ci snapped back to attention instantly. \"It's just... feels like a dream.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is just the beginning.\" Qin Feng flicked his cigarette ash, his eyes showing appreciation. \"You're heaven-sent talent, you'll have plenty of opportunities ahead. But...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He changed his tone, lowering his voice slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That Lu kid hasn't been bothering you again, has he?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This stern-faced but warm-hearted senior was genuinely concerned about him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, Teacher Qin, don't worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since that day, Lu Yifeng had indeed never appeared again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Probably couldn't bear the embarrassment after being publicly contradicted by Qin Feng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Jiang Ci knew that hunters had good patience—this wasn't over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wrap party atmosphere was lively and boisterous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this excitement belonged to others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting at the center of the crowd, Jiang Ci only felt anxiety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the party ended, Jiang Ci politely declined Director Li Xiang's offer of a car ride and walked out of the restaurant alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cool evening breeze dispersed the alcohol's effects but made his anxiety about the future crystal clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled out his phone, his finger hovering over a contact for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The note read—\"Boss Lin Wan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, he was part of Spark Media, and Lin Wan was his boss and agent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By both sentiment and logic, he should report after wrapping up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The call went through, ringing three times before being answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wan's voice sounded tired, with the rapid clatter of a mechanical keyboard in the background.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Lin Wan, it's me, Jiang Ci.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Ci?\" The typing paused on the other end. \"Oh, you wrapped up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm, just finished today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everything go smoothly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very smoothly, Director Li and Teacher Qin were very supportive.\" Jiang Ci answered honestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's good.\" Lin Wan's voice seemed to carry a hint of laughter. \"Li Xiang almost blew up my phone earlier, praising you to the skies. Said that improvised line you added at the end was a stroke of genius, even made him cry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ci scratched his head somewhat sheepishly. \"It just came to me in the moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That wasn't improvisation, that was talent.\" Lin Wan's tone turned serious. \"Jiang Ci, I wasn't wrong about you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Sister Lin Wan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You earned that yourself.\" Lin Wan paused, getting to the main point. \"What are your plans next?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ci took a deep breath and tentatively asked in a tone tinged with confusion and apprehension:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... I'm not sure either. Maybe... rest for a couple days, wait for the company's arrangements?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smoothly passed the ball back to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't just say directly: Boss, quickly find me a tragedy to act in, or I'm going to die!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other end of the line fell into brief silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ci's heart instantly leaped to his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was truly afraid Lin Wan would say \"Alright, then rest up,\" which would mean his seventy-plus days of life would be spent slowly counting down to his death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest is deserved.\" Lin Wan finally spoke. \"However, you've just gained some momentum and need to strike while the iron is hot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, yes, yes! Brilliant boss!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ci was ecstatic internally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here's the plan,\" Lin Wan contemplated for a moment before offering a solution. \"I happen to have an urban romance drama project on hand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's a male supporting role number four in it, with a very likable character setting—a sunny, cheerful comic relief. Not many scenes, but particularly popular with fans.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've already spoken with the producer, you can just go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come to the company tomorrow, I'll have my assistant give you the script.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wan's efficiency was terrifyingly high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the smile on Jiang Ci's face gradually froze solid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Urban romance drama?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Male supporting role number four?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunny and cheerful?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Comic relief?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only four icy words remained in Jiang Ci's mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dead end.\u003C\u002Fp>",1368,"2026-06-05T18:00:08.278Z",1,"novelbin.me","669bbff4cc854aba662ee96eae80e396b4049fe798043577009ae570182d2500","the-more-tragic-i-act-the-stronger-i-get-my-fans-chapter-19","the-more-tragic-i-act-the-stronger-i-get-my-fans-chapter-17",366,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-more-tragic-i-act-the-stronger-i-get-my-fans-cover.jpg"]