[{"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-244":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},1297858,1723,"Chapter 244: The Night Before the Premiere—Final Screening!","the-more-tragic-i-act-the-stronger-i-get-my-fans-chapter-244",244,"\u003Cp>After accompanying Madam Chu Hong in his hometown to select basic furniture, time flew by in a blink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>June 27th, the day before the premiere ceremony of \"Three Lifetimes Tribulation\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ci returned to the capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pushing open the hotel room door, his assistant Sun Zhou had already been waiting for a long time, holding a stack of documents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Jiang Ci, he immediately sprang up from the sofa, a page of the documents in his hand scattering due to his hurried movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ci-ge, you're back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Zhou scrambled to pick up the documents, quickly stepping forward to begin his machine-gun-style briefing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The schedule for tomorrow's premiere ceremony, I've already confirmed it three times with the organizers. Depart at 3 PM, arrive at the red carpet check-in area by 3:30 PM, your walking order is in the middle, together with Brother Gu Huai.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The media interview segment is allotted fifteen minutes, the question outline is here, I've highlighted the key points for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Zhou's mouth was like a wound-up spring, nailing down every single time point tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ci casually placed his suitcase in the entryway, took the thick schedule, and flipped through it casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly asked a question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Will Qiao Xinran come?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Zhou's rapid-fire briefing was interrupted. He paused for a moment, then nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She's the female lead number two, she'll definitely come. And... her recent interviews have been a bit frequent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ci's fingertip paused over the three characters \"Qiao Xinran\" on the schedule. He didn't ask further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swiped open his phone screen. On the Weibo trending chart, the hashtag #ThreeLifetimesTribulationPremieresTomorrow# had already surged into the top three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clicking in, the comment section was flooded with fans' overwhelming anticipation and various speculations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[It's finally coming! My Dustless Immortal Venerable Chu Wuchen! I've already prepared tissues!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I heard Chu Wuchen's ending is super tragic, got stabbed silly, both excited and scared.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Is there anyone like me, watching it for the CP of Chu Wuchen and Su Nian?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Jiang Ci's actions, Sun Zhou hesitated repeatedly, but still felt it necessary to give a reminder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ci-ge, there's something I need to tell you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qiao Xinran gave an exclusive interview to a magazine the day before yesterday, and when asked about her experience working with you, she said, 'Chu Wuchen is the most special man I've ever met.'\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now... the CP fans of you two have gone crazy, the super topic is full of photoshopped pictures they made.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing, Sun Zhou observed Jiang Ci's reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He really couldn't hold back, muttering softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ci-ge, I just don't get it, how come Qiao Xinran's side is... so into it? The CP super topic between her and you online now is simply unbearable to look at.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What Sun Zhou didn't say out loud was, how is it that every actress who has acted opposite his artist is particularly prone to generating CP chemistry...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the initial Qiao Xinran, to later Xia Meng from \"Rhinoceros in Love\", and then to Su Qingying from \"Palace Conspiracy\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as they appear in the same frame with Jiang Ci, the CP fans can produce fan content all the way to New Year's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ci expressionlessly said \"Oh\" and continued looking down at the schedule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ci had no particular reaction to this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CP fans? Whatever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He only cared about one thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more CP fans, the higher the attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would there also be more audiences willing to have their hearts broken and shed tears for Chu Wuchen tomorrow?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How much lifespan would that bring him then?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing he had no special reaction, Sun Zhou secretly breathed a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed he had overthought it; Ci-ge simply didn't care about these speculative rumors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued briefing on other trivial promotional matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Sun Zhou left, only Jiang Ci remained alone in the hotel suite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't turn on the lights, casually pulling open the floor-to-ceiling window curtains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the window was the bustling nightscape of the capital, neon lights flashing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a small USB drive from his pocket and plugged it into the laptop he had specifically asked Sun Zhou to leave behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the final completed film of \"Three Lifetimes Tribulation\", an internal version, specially sent by Gu Huai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The TV screen lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the familiar dragon logo, the majestic and grand opening music played, an ancient-style scroll slowly unfurling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ci lay on the sofa, watching quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The film's pace was fast. Over an hour later, the plot had already advanced to the climax part.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The death of Chu Wuchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the screen, that immortal lord in fluttering white robes, to protect the beloved behind him, alone faced the heaven-and-earth-destroying Heavenly Tribulation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning pierced through his body, blood staining his white clothes red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He fell from mid-air, his body beginning to turn into golden specks of light bit by bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a farewell scene enough to break any viewer's heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Jiang Ci watched with unusual calmness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at that Chu Wuchen on the screen, wearing a relieved smile, slowly dissipating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his mind, he was repeatedly analyzing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This shot, the lighting and shadows were used very well, maximizing the actor's facial Broken Feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The timing of the score's entry was also perfect, starting right when Chu Wuchen shed his first tear, instantly igniting the audience's emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Xinran's final crying scene was more impactful than on the film set, the post-production dubbing also delivered the emotions very fully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a \"product\" with very high completion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A perfect \"BE weapon\" capable of efficiently harvesting Heartbreak Value.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Chu Wuchen on the screen completely turned into specks of light, leaving only a silent night sky,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ci's phone placed on the coffee table suddenly vibrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a WeChat message from Zhao Zhen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ci-ge! Tomorrow's the premiere! Chen Mo and I have already bought tickets! Front row center! Just waiting to support you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at that message, the detachment and calmness belonging to the film review on Jiang Ci's face instantly melted a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He picked up the phone, typing a reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't you say you had no face to come watch?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Zhen replied instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's different! That's the premiere ceremony, we're going to a regular screening! Bought tickets ourselves! Perfectly legitimate! Doesn't count as riding your coattails!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ci smiled, his fingertip about to reply with something else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A phone call directly cut in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caller ID — Lin Wan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swiped to answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tomorrow's premiere ceremony, remember two points.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wan never wasted words, her voice coming through the receiver, crisp and decisive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, don't smile too stiffly, you're an actor after all, be a bit happier.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Second, if the media is blind enough to ask about your relationship with Qiao Xinran, the standard answer I already had Sun Zhou send you, just say 'a partner I enjoyed working with', don't say a single word more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got it, Sister Wan.\" Jiang Ci acknowledged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, hanging up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The call ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ci put down the phone, looking back at the now-darkened computer screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood up from the sofa, walking slowly to the huge floor-to-ceiling window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whole world was left with only his own reflection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the endless darkness outside the window, seeing that character who had secretly guarded for five hundred years in the background.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached out his hand, his fingertip lightly touching the cold glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Muttering to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chu Wuchen, ah, Chu Wuchen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You'd better not let me down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1256,"2026-06-05T18:00:08.556Z",1,"novelbin.me","d8eac3561f3ff637d341ec13c79be07f6d7892c3a185de85fd3850ce7105b963","the-more-tragic-i-act-the-stronger-i-get-my-fans-chapter-245","the-more-tragic-i-act-the-stronger-i-get-my-fans-chapter-243",366,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-more-tragic-i-act-the-stronger-i-get-my-fans-cover.jpg"]