[{"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-58":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},2297684,4495,"Chapter 58: Conspiracy (Seeking Follow-up Reads)","the-playboy-of-huayu-how-did-a-celestial-immorta-chapter-58",58,"\u003Cp>The *Whiplash* film crew has been working at the Central Conservatory of Music studio for a week, but there are only a handful of shots that truly meet the requirements of the director, Lu Kuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The filming is not going smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason for this is that Xie Tingfeng is dissatisfied with the accuracy of his own predictions regarding the \"scapegoat\" incident, and he also suspects that Lu Kuan is taking advantage of the situation to suppress his salary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, this director is ridiculously young; having managed to swindle some funds to make a film, does he really have the ability?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arrogance and prejudice are always the root causes of conflict.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tingfeng, the performance here is a bit over the top. You and Zhuang Zhong are meeting for the first time; there is no need for such exaggerated expressions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This week, not only has the crew failed to mesh well, but progress has actually slowed down. Everyone understands the reason, but it is difficult to speak of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Tingfeng is engaging in passive resistance, Chen Guanxi is unruly and rebellious, and Yu Wenle is reticent...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This little heavenly king from Xiangjiang most often says, \"This is what I think,\" or \"I feel this character should...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, everyone can surely see Yu Wenle standing silently to the side and Chen Guanxi gloating over the misfortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three popular young actors from Xiangjiang, led by Xie Tingfeng, are now secretly competing against the Qingying Studio team brought by Lu Kuan, as well as the two leads, Feng Yuan and Liu Yifei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the east wind prevails over the west wind, Lu Kuan will become a puppet director in the crew and will no longer have any prestige to speak of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Wenxi is also on set today. Seeing that the situation is a bit awkward, she quietly walks up to the monitor and whispers to Lu Kuan, \"Director Lu, do you think we could put this take aside for now? Tingfeng might have some differences with you regarding the concept of the character...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu does not give anyone face when working; even Liu Yifei has been scolded to tears by him many times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately says with a stern expression, \"Am I the director or are you? Do not approach the monitor without my permission!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He picks up the walkie-talkie: \"One more take, act as I said!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Wenxi’s expression turns unpleasant. Lu Kuan has always appeared lazy and indifferent, and he rarely clashes with others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was originally acting out of kindness to mediate for him in such a tense crew, but she did not expect to be met with a reprimand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mature young lady walks away, but Xie Tingfeng, standing in the distance, is not pleased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Tingfeng was only 16 when Huo Wenxi became his manager. In the early days, she even doubled as his assistant; she handled his emotions and daily trifles, so saying she is like his older sister is not an exaggeration at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately shakes off the makeup artist’s hand, walks to the monitor, and says arrogantly, \"Although you are the director, you should learn to respect people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without waiting for Lu Kuan to respond, he turns and leaves. Seeming to feel that his previous effort was insufficient, he adds, \"There is nothing wrong with how I performed this part. If you are not satisfied, you can replace me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crew members are completely dumbfounded. Huo Wenxi also hurriedly chases after Xie Tingfeng; after the recent car accident and the \"scapegoat\" scandal, they cannot afford any more negative press about him publicly clashing with a director, as it would be too damaging to his image.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiu Yuanxu of Qingying Studio sighs inwardly and quietly leaves the studio.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is still too young and cannot hold down the fort; Old Tian is really pulling up the seedlings to help them grow this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Kuan remains calm and composed, as if he is not worried at all, arranging for everyone to rest and eat on schedule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not many useful takes were managed all morning, and now it is noon again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Kuan smokes by the flower bed at the foot of the building, his brows tightly furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here, have some water!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei stands prettily to the side, her white dress, which reaches past her knees, gently blown by the breeze. Her raven-black, waterfall-like hair is loose, and she looks as elegant and pure as a lotus flower emerging from the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is one of her looks in the film.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her, Lu Kuan wants to tease her, so he pretends to look her up and down: \"Little Liu, how come your legs seem to have gotten thicker again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You... nonsense! That’s not true, impossible!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei is itching with hatred. She saw that Lu Kuan was having a hard time these past few days and felt some compassion, so she came over to comfort him, only to be teased in return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ungrateful wretch!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your scenes are coming up in two days. You’re just about ready, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei pats her small, budding chest: \"Don't worry, I’ve been preparing according to your requirements for days. It will definitely be fine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Setting aside personal moral standards, she highly approves of Lu Kuan’s performance and his ability to explain scenes. At the very least, he can completely point out the correct form and direction for her acting, grasping the characters' emotions and the chain of actions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lu Kuan, these Xiangjiang people...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Use titles on set. Don't be so informal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Plant, these Xiangjiang people are so difficult to deal with. What are you going to do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu sneers and flicks away his cigarette butt: \"Let them be!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another wasted day; the crew is demoralized, and rumors are flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the protagonist of everyone’s gossip and ridicule after meals, Lu Kuan, is currently in front of a large clubhouse on the west side of the Great Wall Hotel on the East Third Ring Road in Jingcheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He and Ning Hao are hiding in the car, looking at the golden, glittering \"Tian Shang Ren Jian\" neon sign across the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did they go in?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They went in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Kuan counts silently in his heart; it has already been four days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you see the people clearly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s right, it’s that Zhang Jianting from Xiangjiang, and a young man around twenty years old, just like the Liu Zeyu you described.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Kuan sneers in his heart; a bunch of dogs who can't change their habit of eating filth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People in this world might not be clear about it, but as a reborn person, Lu Kuan knows all too well what these film nomads from Xiangjiang are like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From actors to directors and producers, a large portion of them come to the mainland with the intention of eating the food while smashing the bowl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the CEPA agreement was introduced in 2003, Xiangjiang filmmakers moved north, and they have scammed more than one or two mainland investors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The *Warlords* directed by Chen Kexin claimed an investment of 300 million; according to the producers, Li Lianjie took 100 million, and in the end, the box office collapsed, and the investors almost jumped off buildings in debt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his *Wu Xia*, a single prop straw hat was valued at 6,000 USD; there are countless similar examples of inventing expenses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Tingfeng and the other two have hooked up with the morally compromised Zhang Jianting; isn't their intention obvious?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, he has been meeting their moves with his own these past few days, not giving the three of them a chance to create a direct confrontation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, he is just an unknown little director; let's see if these three popular young Xiangjiang actors have the time to wear him down!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu lights a cigarette: \"Let's go back first. No need to come again. Wait for them to make their move!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crew hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little Lu, I heard the filming isn't going smoothly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the passion has subsided, Dong Jie lies in Boss Lu’s arms, her delicate fingers drawing circles on his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Kuan feels ticklish from her touch and asks in surprise: \"Has this spread already? Where did you see it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dong Jie sits up in surprise: \"It really is true, then? In the tabloids, and the media over in Xiangjiang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That Chen Guanxi is being sarcastic in the Xiangjiang media, saying that mainland directors aren't up to par, the crew isn't professional, and so on. It made me so angry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu plays with her breasts and asks on a whim: \"Do you believe I can make this film well?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"White Lotus\" replies without hesitation: \"Of course!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, she has a big question mark in her heart. They say one should wait for the best price to sell; she has sacrificed so much, and it is not yet time for the harvest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, of course, she must constantly pay attention to the movements of this potential stock she holds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s just... it doesn't seem very clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu transforms into the licentious King Zhou, ignoring the crew's troubles, and does a somersault!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come, let's go another round!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Shang Ren Jian, inside private room 208.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Zeyu is the host today, very generously arranging for escorts and foreign liquor, striving to show off the style of a local tyrant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Jianting introduces this person's identity to Xie Tingfeng and the other two, and everyone tacitly plays along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They will inevitably have to make a living in the mainland in the future, so they must get on the good side of the local officials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Tingfeng is relatively steady, but Chen Guanxi is already indulging himself while holding a girl; he never expected that there would be such fun to be had in the \"countryside-like\" mainland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After carousing for a while, Liu Zeyu signals for the miscellaneous people in the room to leave; it is time to conspire about big things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Zhang, Young Master Liu, what is the plan? It’s so grand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Guanxi reluctantly lets go of the girl and watches them leave gracefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Jianting adjusts his glasses and gives Xie Tingfeng a wink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is the son-in-law of Emperor Group boss Li Shou, and Xie is the current lead artist of Emperor Group; this matter is a connection between the two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Edison, Ah Le, there is a matter I want to seek your opinions on, regarding the *Whiplash* crew.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1750,"2026-06-20T06:05:17.358Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","1cbf9e9d78766255b76be01b8baadb8b7c8a8470815fe49435ef3e3adc79d4a1","the-playboy-of-huayu-how-did-a-celestial-immorta-chapter-59","the-playboy-of-huayu-how-did-a-celestial-immorta-chapter-57",343,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-playboy-of-huayu-how-did-a-celestial-immorta-cover.jpg"]