[{"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-331":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},1297995,1723,"Chapter 331: He walked the red carpet, with the empire behind him","the-more-tragic-i-act-the-stronger-i-get-my-fans-chapter-331",331,"\u003Cp>Chapter 331: He walked the red carpet, with the empire behind him\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The car door slid open silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A long leg clad in matte black suit trousers stepped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tip of a polished leather shoe landed precisely on the edge of the red carpet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without the slightest hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately after, a slender yet upright figure emerged from the vehicle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pure black suit, its fabric unnaturally devouring the surrounding light, somber and heart-stopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only spot of brightness was a brooch pinned to the left side of his lapel, over his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pigeon-blood red gemstone glimmered faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ci.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he appeared, the entire row of security personnel maintaining order behind him collectively held their breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The captain at the front frowned slightly, shot a look at his colleague, and the human wall instantly tightened into a genuine defensive line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The media reporters on the scene went wild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, Jiang Ci did not show any trace of being overwhelmed by the attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He closed the car door and calmly, directly, walked towards the three Towering Figures standing at the start of the red carpet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Song was the first to step forward, positioning himself between Jiang Ci and the other two directors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He scrutinized Jiang Ci up and down, taking in his face which had regained some color but remained pale,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and the aura around him, even more serene than during the filming of The Legend of Han and Chu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No communication was needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four of them naturally fell into position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ci stood at the very center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Song stood to his left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Mouyi stood to his right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the defiantly proud Hou Hsiao-hsien took a slight step back,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>positioning himself slightly behind and to the side of Jiang Ci.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A perfect triangular formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The live broadcast camera captured this scene completely, projecting it in real-time onto the internet and the large screens on-site.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Holy shit! This formation! What does this mean?!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Wei Song on the left, Zhang Mouyi on the right, Director Hou Hsiao-hsien covering his rear! Is this the crown prince's ascension or something?!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[No, this isn't a crown prince. This is the epitome of the next decade in Chinese cinema!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seasoned reporters on-site were thrilled, realizing they were witnessing history.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Song's gaze rested on Jiang Ci.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, as if he had noticed something,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he reached out with utmost naturalness,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>gently adjusting Jiang Ci's pigeon-blood red gemstone brooch upward a fraction,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>positioning it perfectly for the cameras.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After completing this action, his hand did not immediately withdraw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It slid down naturally, giving Jiang Ci's forearm a firm, meaningful pat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The movement was fluid, intimate, and familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The large screen accurately captured this close-up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Wei Song's action, there was affection, pride, and an undisguised sense of \"protecting my own.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn't just adjusting clothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a declaration to the entire industry—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kid, I've got his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone who wants to mess with him, think twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ci's body stiffened slightly at the touch, then quickly relaxed, quietly allowing the adjustment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Mouyi and Hou Hsiao-hsien exchanged a glance, seeing understanding and amusement on each other's faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three directors simultaneously gestured for Jiang Ci to proceed first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ci gave them a slight nod of acknowledgment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>then turned and, alone,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>stepped onto that red carpet paved with both glory and scrutiny.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hands hung naturally at his sides, his pace neither fast nor slow, each step terrifyingly steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exuded an aura of cool detachment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fan zones flanking the red carpet were quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Jiang Ci's figure drew near, there were no screams, no cheers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the lights on the support light boards were instinctively dimmed by many girls at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at that thin yet still upright figure, their minds uncontrollably flashed to the physical examination report that had gone viral online.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cortisol, 98.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A person who had pushed himself to \"combat stress\" levels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A madman who had sacrificed his life for a role.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of camera shutters merged into a continuous white noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But not a single reporter dared to shout as they usually would, \"Jiang Ci, look here!\" or \"Smile!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They just frantically pressed their shutters, recording this spectacle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aura emanating from Jiang Ci—a mixture of Broken Feeling and alienation—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>caused all noise and intrusion to simply dissipate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached the autograph board at the midpoint of the red carpet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hostess respectfully handed him a marker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ci took it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not sign his name in the most prominent, central Center Position like other celebrities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply found an inconspicuous corner near the edge,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and stroke by stroke, wrote two characters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ci.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The handwriting was neat, yet carried a vigor and steadiness completely at odds with his age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After signing, he returned the marker to the hostess and continued forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ahead lay the media interview zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Host was a well-known \"fast-talker\" in the industry, famous for her sharp questions and fearlessness of offending people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had long prepared a barrage of pointed questions, ready to \"challenge\" this rising star.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher Jiang Ci, regarding the on-set leaked video circulating online, what would you like to say to your concerned fans?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Someone reported you for using prohibited substances. Although it was later proven to be a false alarm, what is your take on this? Will you pursue the reporter's responsibility?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Being nominated for Best Actor this time and competing on the same stage with a senior like Teacher Liu Wei, are you confident?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had even planned her follow-up moves, ready for whatever answer Jiang Ci might give.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holding the microphone, a professional smile on her face, she watched Jiang Ci approach step by step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One meter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was just about to open her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Jiang Ci didn't even pause for a moment. Without a sideways glance, he walked right past her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He directly, completely, bypassed the entire interview zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Host stood there holding the microphone, her smile frozen, utterly bewildered in the late autumn evening breeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just… walked away?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The interview zone is a fixed part of the red carpet process. How dare he?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The live stream Bullet Comments exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Hahahahahahahaha he's on a rampage! Jiang Ci is on a rampage!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Host: I prepared three hundred questions, and he didn't even look at me?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[So satisfying! So damn satisfying! This is the prestige level a top star should have!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[He's not arrogant. He genuinely doesn't care. Fame, misunderstanding, glory… these things, to him, probably aren't even worth a bowl of grilled cold noodles from a street vendor.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ci walked straight towards the entrance to the inner venue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was about to step into the darkness and disappear from the cameras for the final time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stopped and looked back towards the far end of the red carpet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The director decisively cut to a close-up shot at that very moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An enlarged face appeared on all screens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That face still carried the resolve of Xiang Yu gazing at the Wu River, and the exhaustion of Jiang He collapsing in a pool of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These ultimate tragic roles had washed over and fused within him, ultimately leaving behind a vast emptiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet deep within that emptiness, a stubborn, pure flame belonging to the actor Jiang Ci still burned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two extreme temperaments merged eerily within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, everyone present was moved by his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he turned, and his figure completely vanished into the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, the red carpet lay quiet, leaving behind countless stunned souls.\u003C\u002Fp>",1269,"2026-06-05T18:00:08.557Z",1,"novelbin.me","2df59f980dacd957ff63a74a9dd0ff11f3f70687313404cd8a1163899ee82e7e","the-more-tragic-i-act-the-stronger-i-get-my-fans-chapter-332","the-more-tragic-i-act-the-stronger-i-get-my-fans-chapter-330",366,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-more-tragic-i-act-the-stronger-i-get-my-fans-cover.jpg"]