[{"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-93":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},2297719,4495,"Chapter 93: Delivering One's Face to be Slapped","the-playboy-of-huayu-how-did-a-celestial-immorta-chapter-93",93,"\u003Cp>It is said that one's environment shapes one's temperament, and one's upbringing shapes one's physique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless of how rotten he might be on the inside, this young official's son’s gold-and-jade exterior was still quite capable of bluffing people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was wearing a custom Brioni suit from Italy today, his hair parted in a meticulous three-to-seven split, and he lightly flicked his dangling Rolex watch chain as he took his seat alongside Cheng Jingfei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Hao’s expression was very unsightly; aside from Lu Kuan, he was the only one present who knew the inside story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Kuan had just returned from toasting at the private room and said to Cheng Jingfei with a smile, \"Mr. Cheng, you didn't come empty-handed today; you even brought a gift!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei let out a snort of laughter, then quickly pursed her lips and sat up straight; it used to be her and Boss Lu trading barbs, but watching him talk trash about others from the audience was quite interesting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Zeyu’s expression was indifferent, letting him be sharp-tongued; a winner should always maintain a certain posture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just wait until you find out I’ve snatched *Chinese Paladin* away from you, and let’s see how you throw a tantrum!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes had been unable to move away since he first saw Liu Yifei, greedily roaming over the young girl, making her feel an inexplicable chill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Jingfei’s eyes flickered at Lu Kuan’s words; the shrewdness and sophistication of a businessman made him quickly realize the two might have a grudge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if there was a grudge, there was nothing to be done; if it were anyone else’s child, he wouldn't be so eager, but this person held his lifeline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially in an industry like real estate, which relies heavily on land policy and bank loans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, his roots were not in the entertainment industry, so when Liu Zeyu and Wang Xiaolei approached him together, this seemingly wealthy real estate developer could only humble himself and comply with their every demand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The common people do not fight with officials, and businessmen even less so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Jingfei was a man of the world; he raised his glass to toast the Red Star Dock shareholder and the film’s director, Lu Kuan, first, then chatted happily with everyone, fully displaying the demeanor of a business elite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As everyone grew more familiar, the young official's son felt a secret thrill looking at the sour-faced Lu Kuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That afternoon, he had gone to find Cheng Jingfei to discuss the project launch of *Chinese Paladin* and to invite Liu Yifei to be the female lead, and also had Wang Xiaolei use clever rhetoric on the side to mention investing in Red Star Dock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Cheng Jingfei hadn't agreed yet, he was clearly tempted, especially considering the help he could provide him in the real estate industry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he learned from Cheng Jingfei that Lu Kuan was holding a wrap party today, he decisively demanded to attend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was to settle the score for the time Boss Lu caused a scene at the press conference in Xiangjiang, leaving him and Emperor Motion Pictures unable to save face!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Lu, congratulations on the film wrapping up. Tingfeng’s *Heart-Stirring* is also about to enter post-production; we’ll see who’s better when we meet in the market!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Kuan smiled noncommittally, but Liu Yifei’s brows furrowed in indignation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So you were the one causing trouble!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoever profits is the mastermind; it wasn't hard for her to judge this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young official's son very politely raised his glass and took a taxi—no, walked over to Liu Xiaoli’s side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, Auntie Liu. Tangren and I are about to launch a new xianxia drama, and the female lead requires a young girl of fifteen or sixteen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I apologize for the intrusion today, but I wanted to see if Yifei had any interest in the role; after all, her image and age are a perfect fit for the character.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he raised his glass from afar to signal to the young girl, his every gesture that of a film tycoon thirsty for talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaoli looked at Cheng Jingfei in surprise; what was the background of this young man he brought?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To steal the limelight at someone else’s wrap party—this wasn't just an intrusion, it was downright rude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Jingfei also cooperated by walking over and whispering a few words to Liu Xiaoli, who had just stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that so? So Mr. Liu has a partnership with Huayi?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaoli’s expression turned from cloudy to sunny; she eagerly clinked glasses with Liu Zeyu, and the three of them, along with Cheng Jingfei, walked to the side to chat happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it! This is too much! That bastard was the one causing trouble last time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Hao couldn't catch his breath and cursed in anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Zhuangzhuang disliked socializing and left the banquet early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now the table was filled with the main creative team, and hearing this, they all looked at the three people chatting and laughing in the distance with unfriendly eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Zeyu represented resources from both political and business circles, compared to Lu Kuan, who was just starting out and had only just managed to finish his first film.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This multiple-choice question wasn't difficult for Liu Xiaoli and Cheng Jingfei; besides, did it have to be a single choice?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Kuan was already a shareholder of Red Star Dock and was naturally happy to see various resources leaning toward Xixi; this didn't conflict.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei lowered her head bitterly, feeling like she was sitting on pins and needles, feeling deeply aggrieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't understand why her godfather and mother would do this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last time the crew faced collapse, it was they who slowed down the equity transfer procedures to hold out for a better price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that this suspected culprit, Liu Zeyu, had appeared, she didn't know what olive branch he had offered to make them ignore Lu Kuan’s feelings so completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the remaining crew members at the table didn't blame the innocent young girl, she herself felt a sense of helplessness, vaguely feeling implied criticism and exclusion from everyone’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If only I were eighteen now and could make my own decisions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The naive young girl had this thought for the first time; she stole a glance at Lu Kuan, terrified that he would hate her by association...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xixi, bring your teacup over here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaoli turned back with a beaming smile to call her daughter, as if she had picked up money on the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei turned her head away with an ashen face, protesting in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This child!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaoli didn't know what had gotten into her and wanted to walk over to call her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Zeyu, not wanting to miss this chance to be a sycophant, smiled and walked over with his glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, Yifei. I just talked to Auntie Liu and think this new work from Tangren is very suitable for you. I would like to...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Hao felt a secret thrill and sarcastically remarked, \"Hey, Mr. Liu, stop with the empty talk; can't you see the young lady doesn't even care to bother with you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Jingfei glanced at the flat-topped photographer with dissatisfaction and said to Lu Kuan with a smile, \"Director Lu, you are also a shareholder of Red Star Dock; what do you think about this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heh, the three of you discussed it and now come to ask for my opinion—this isn't respect, this is a coup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ning Hao, take everyone to go toast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu was fuming inside; today, not only would he continue to slap Liu Zeyu’s smug face, but he would also teach Cheng Jingfei and Liu Xiaoli, those two short-sighted fools, a lesson so they wouldn't keep causing trouble for him in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the young girl sitting motionless on the side: \"Little Liu, you go too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm not going. The things you are discussing concern me, and I want to hear them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei knew his current situation was very unfavorable and wanted to stay to help him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Kuan sighed inwardly; they say you shouldn't scold a father in front of his son, but today he had to lecture a mother in front of her daughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Zeyu didn't care that he had dismissed everyone; with Liu Yifei and the others there, today he would make Lu Kuan lose all face in front of them and properly crush his spirit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1421,"2026-06-20T06:05:17.358Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","ba85807df198bd10cd688ceb64cabfcdd66ae2c49c10d43afa473eb2733adaf2","the-playboy-of-huayu-how-did-a-celestial-immorta-chapter-94","the-playboy-of-huayu-how-did-a-celestial-immorta-chapter-92",343,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-playboy-of-huayu-how-did-a-celestial-immorta-cover.jpg"]