[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-playboy-of-huayu-how-did-a-celestial-immorta":3,"chapter-the-playboy-of-huayu-how-did-a-celestial-immorta-the-playboy-of-huayu-how-did-a-celestial-immorta-chapter-33":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Playboy of Huayu: How Did a Celestial Immortal Transform Me?",{"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},2297659,4495,"Chapter 33: Xiao Liu, have you read","the-playboy-of-huayu-how-did-a-celestial-immorta-chapter-33",33,"\u003Cp>Jiang Qinqin did not take the bait; the forthright and spicy personality of a Shancheng girl led her to play it straight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Lu, are you intentionally distancing yourself from me just because you like younger girls?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu felt a start! Although your method of solving the problem was wrong, the result is correct...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Qinqin’s desire for control was too strong; it was merely a fleeting romance, yet she had already begun to restrain and interfere in his private affairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key was that given Lu Kuan’s current social status, the woman still felt it was only natural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was naturally not the plot the public relations company boss from his past life had hoped for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a reborn person, treating the people and things of this life felt like viewing all things as straw dogs; everything was disenchanted, making it hard to immerse himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If rebirth were a game, for him, the main quest would be nothing more than starting a career and realizing his film dreams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Jiang, there is nothing between her and me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before a glimmer of hope could rise in Jiang Qinqin’s eyes, she heard his even more heartless words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The same as with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was confusion, there was humiliation, there was unwillingness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Qinqin felt a heart-wrenching pain; knowing she might see Lu Kuan today, she, who usually didn't wear heavy makeup, had specially drawn her brows and applied powder and rouge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deserving of being called the \"number one tragic heroine in the country,\" Lu Kuan felt a touch of compassion seeing her tears fall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Qinqin did not know how to describe this kind of grief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could not understand why a mere commoner, a Daoist priest, a newcomer to the film and television circle, would reject the good intentions of a popular actress like her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was humiliated that her sincere feelings, which had yet to be expressed, seemed to have died in the cradle before they could even be spoken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was also unwilling to accept the twists and turns of her own romantic life, ending in nothingness time and time again like a moth to a flame...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one is not taught to have parting sorrows in their eyes, one would not believe there are white-headed people in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Kuan knew this best, so he dared not give Jiang Qinqin even a shred of hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having lived two lives and seen too much of the petty squabbles in the big dyeing vat of the entertainment industry, he truly could not look directly at these preferences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The greatest procedural justice in the entertainment industry is equivalent exchange, but if all you invest is emotion...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What you might get back is only tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I lost one; I'll return this one to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Lu, you’ve taught me a lesson.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Qinqin seemed to have run out of tears; with a hoarse voice, she took out an earring, shoved it into his hand, turned around, and went downstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xun and the other two were watching the drama from afar with great interest; seeing things go awry, they hurried to catch up, and when passing Lu Kuan, they raised their eyebrows with a mischievous air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood the meaning; this was revenge for him making Li Yapeng make a fool of himself at the wrap party.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Bingbing walked over gracefully; she had originally wanted to offer a few words of comfort, but she froze when she saw his indifferent expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bingbing, come out with me to get some air.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elevator was crowded and noisy, so Lu Kuan led Fan Bingbing to the emergency exit to take the stairs, suddenly pinning her soft body against the dark corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Bingbing let out a soft cry, her body melting like mud into his embrace, their warm breaths mingling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve got some nerve, daring to follow me in the pitch black.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Bingbing covered Lu Kuan’s chest with both hands to block any further possibility, giggling: \"I saw you were sad, so I thought I'd comfort you a little.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because of you, my date was angered into leaving; I have no one to accompany me tonight, what do you say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Qinqin is so old, let her go, you're like a little wolf dog.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hadn't been in the entertainment industry for just one day; she knew she could let a man take advantage of her, but she must never be swallowed whole, or there wouldn't even be dregs left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had already learned of the prowess of the young man before her; he was no less formidable than those powerful tycoons, the kind who would eat people without spitting out the bones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just look at Jiang Qinqin from earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A leading lady of Qiong Yao dramas, even Ziwei in the hit \"My Fair Princess\" was written by Qiong Yao with her in mind, yet she didn't even care to act in it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With such status, she still ended up being used and discarded, suffering a crushing defeat in front of him; what was she, to risk losing both her dignity and her body?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Bingbing’s boneless, soft hands brushed against the hem of his suit as if unintentionally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Kuan watched her \"tea-like\" flirting techniques with cold eyes, and feeling his blood boil, he pinched her hip, his five fingers sinking deep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bingbing was caught off guard by the \"Claw of Lu Shan\" and cried out in surprise; after a soul-stirring exclamation, she quickly covered her mouth and gave Lu Kuan a light punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it for today, we'll talk about everything else later!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door to the emergency exit was tightly shut; Liu Yifei watched the two young people return and separate with calm expressions, a trace of a blush still on Bingbing’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu returned to his seat and picked up his chopsticks; he hadn't eaten more than a few bites of the food on his plate, all because of this mess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Liu Yifei, who was dining quietly opposite him, it’s all your fault, little girl!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you looking at me? Eat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little girl smiled and teased: \"I'm not eating anymore, I'm already full from watching the show.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, did you have some ambiguous relationship with that Sister Jiang from earlier?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've watched many of her TV dramas, tell me about it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young Daoist denied it flatly: \"Nonsense, we are perfectly innocent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really? Then why did she look at you with such anger, and leave in tears?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And that Fan Bingbing, going in and out with you, her face is almost as red as a piece of cloth!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Liu, like a mudslide in an interview from the future, bluntly exposed him: \"You're a heartless flirt, and you even lied to me about being some Daoist priest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm going to tell my mom! You cheated her out of 200,000 yuan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Kuan put down his chopsticks unhurriedly, thinking to himself that Liu Yifei had a sharp eye, why couldn't she use it better on observing acting?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Liu, have you read \"Zhuangzi\"?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've read a little, why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu suddenly switched back to that otherworldly, detached demeanor: \"Zhuangzi says, 'Hide the world in the world, and it will have nowhere to escape.'\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little girl rested her chin on her jade-like hands, listening to his rambling with suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhuangzi believed that cultivation requires one to blend into the world, to become one with it; only after coming down from the mountain to temper oneself in the mortal world, and breaking through various obstacles in the mundane world, can one be considered a 'True Man'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daoism also has the three poisons of greed, anger, and ignorance; what you just saw was merely me breaking my own inner demons and cultivating my character.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei was stunned; how could a half-baked person like her understand the profound meanings of \"Zhuangzi\"?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seeing him speak such prophetic words with an air of detachment and tranquility, she was somewhat half-believing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two chatted and laughed a bit more, and the little girl was taken away by Liu Xiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meal had been incredibly dramatic; Lu Kuan returned home, showered, and lay on the bed when he received a call from Zhou Xun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Lu, want to come out for a drink?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure, bring your man along; today I’m determined to drink him under the table again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xun scolded with a laugh: \"Go to hell!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then teased: \"Hey, I'm asking if you like older sisters, Xiao Lu; why are you always at odds with Yapeng? If you like me, just say so; it's not like I wouldn't consider it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Kuan was familiar with her, so he didn't hold back in their banter: \"You? You're as flat as a board; if you had a kid, you'd have to cook for yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get lost, no personal attacks!\" Zhou Xun was a bit broken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha!\" Lu Kuan felt a bit better: \"By the way, could you help me contact Zhang Yadong? A friend wants to consult about releasing an album.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xun was a sharp one; she immediately asked: \"Fan Bingbing, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's not that I'm badmouthing people behind their backs, but that girl is deep; don't get yourself trapped.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heh, wasn't Boss Lu just trying to get trapped? The kind where pulling out the radish brings out the mud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although there was an accident while bumming a meal today, there were finally some gains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the text message Zhang Songwen had sent, calculating how to secure him a role in \"Blind Shaft\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was also a good actor who could be used immediately, had teaching ability, and was diligent; he was a jack-of-all-trades tool man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1633,"2026-06-20T06:05:17.358Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","03c7f475830d76b709ac08b454ea2937c2667b79b2113e7e7c05d4698f9048da","the-playboy-of-huayu-how-did-a-celestial-immorta-chapter-34","the-playboy-of-huayu-how-did-a-celestial-immorta-chapter-32",343,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-playboy-of-huayu-how-did-a-celestial-immorta-cover.jpg"]