Chapter 17

"I don't eat beef!"

One line made the first act segment legendary!

It also became a viral hit after just over an hour of the program! It even started to hit the top of the hot searches!

Now.

With the spread and crazy meme-making by netizens.

The meme of Su Chen smiling and saying "I don't eat beef" started to spread across the entire internet!

"Such a classic performance.... if it wasn't made into a real film, it would be a real pity..."

Zhang Laomou said while scrolling through the clips and edits circulating online.

Feeling a bit regretful.

Such a classic performance by Su Chen, worthy of being passed down... if it only existed in a variety show... that could only be described as a waste of talent!

Such a perfect performance should appear at the awards ceremonies of major film festivals! It should be recorded in film history!

Thinking of this.

Zhang Laomou’s mind couldn't help but become active...

Maybe... he could really film *The Deadly Citadel*?!

And while thinking.

Zhang Laomou simply started to slack off during the subsequent judging work.

Soon, the second act performances of more than a dozen contestants ended one after another.

There were no more surprises that made people marvel.

There were only performances that were "good for eating" (meaning boring/filler) and the flattery of fans for their idols.

"Great! The hot searches are starting to be dominated!"

In the program’s studio.

From the director down to the lighting and sound engineers, everyone was excited because the program had gone viral!

The higher the popularity of the program, the more beautiful the resume of their production team behind the scenes!

With the terrifying result of the season’s premiere matching the peak of the previous season.

Any one of them would be a hot commodity in the industry!

And the entire production team knew the source of all this explosive popularity.

"Director!"

"Director Zhang seems to have an intention to talk about the copyright of *The Deadly Citadel*!"

Beside him, an assistant received the news and reported it with some surprise.

The director was also stunned, his face beaming with joy.

For a national treasure-level director like Zhang Laomou, usually only those mainstream blockbusters would interest him so much.

And *The Deadly Citadel* is currently just a virtual movie generated by the program’s AI.

It can be said... if it weren't for Su Chen’s god-level performance, such a script wouldn't even enter Zhang Laomou’s eyes!

And this definitely counts as an unexpected joy!

Although he really wanted to finalize the cooperation with Zhang Laomou immediately.

But looking at the third act that had already started on the live stream.

The director suppressed his restless heart and focused on work first.

On screen.

Liu Yaowen had already quickly entered the character state he thought he was in!

Inside the luxurious and magnificent Liu Mansion.

At a banquet filled with delicacies.

Liu Yaowen enthusiastically toasted with the richest man in Pucheng, Boss Liu, beside him.

"Come, Brother Liu, I toast you! In the future, I, Cao Shaolin, will have to rely on Brother Liu’s care!"

It’s already signed! Everyone, read with confidence! This book will definitely not be abandoned easily!

[Fictional Movie: *The Deadly Citadel* (Act 3/3)]

[Character: Cao Shaolin]

[Identity: Son of warlord Cao Ying, Young Marshal of the Cao Army]

[Character Traits: Takes pleasure in killing, ruthless and poisonous, despises life].

[Synopsis: The Cao Army vanguard has stationed and controlled Pucheng, the Defense Corps was forced to release the prisoners, and the richest man in Pucheng, Boss Liu, is hosting a grand banquet at his home for Cao Shaolin.]

Looking at the information on the profile card.

Liu Yaowen reacted immediately.

Boss Liu hosting Cao Shaolin?

Isn't that just a drinking party between the powerful and wealthy!

Speaking of this, he knew how to do it!

And this was the fastest reaction Liu Yaowen had in the three acts, but there was a slight deviation in his understanding.

After a cup of wine.

The atmosphere at the dining table became lively.

Boss Liu’s face was wrinkled with smiles.

He didn't expect the legendary brutal Cao Shaolin to be so easy to get along with, starting to call him brother after just a few sentences!

And beside him.

Liu Yaowen quickly became familiar with the guests at the table while drinking.

He couldn't help but feel proud inside.

Although he wasn't old.

But as an artist and actor, he had attended many drinking parties!

This ability to deal with people at the dinner table.

He, Liu Yaowen, could still talk about it!

Vaguely.

Liu Yaowen had already started imagining the countless viewers on the comments section being surprised and admiring his performance in this act!

Hmph, didn't expect that, did you!

I, Liu Yaowen, am not just a freeloader!

And in the live stream.

It was indeed as Liu Yaowen thought.

Many viewers were surprised by his performance, but only surprised.

[???]

[He actually started calling Boss Liu 'Brother Liu'??]

[Big brother, you are a warlord!! Not his follower!!]

[And toasting others... this is something I didn't expect...]

[Your army has already stationed in the city, now it’s them looking at your face!]

[Su Chen will probably be pissed off if he sees this.]

[But this kid Liu Yaowen... the program effect is actually not bad...]

[Hahaha, it’s good for eating, but it’s a pity he probably won't last until the next round!]

[This is his fastest reaction! Worthy of encouragement, okay!]

While commenting, they didn't use too much abusive language.

After all, Liu Yaowen brought them quite a lot of joy.

At least in terms of being "good for eating," he was far superior to Su Chen!

And most of Liu Yaowen’s fans had already accepted the reality in the first act.

At least... their Liu Yaowen wasn't originally in this line of work.

After a polite banquet.

The third act gave Liu Yaowen a little face.

He got a double-digit score and was sent out of the game.

And the next one to appear, Zhu Sanlong, didn't disappoint the viewers either.

After learning the existing information.

He immediately ordered the entire family of Boss Liu to be imprisoned.

And all property was confiscated.

Then he ate and drank alone at the banquet hosted for him.

Showing the style of a bully warlord to the fullest.

The system score lived up to expectations and climbed to 80 again!

But for all the viewers.

Zhu Sanlong’s segment had become a fixed appetizer.

Although brilliant, it was not stunning enough.

When it comes to who is the most authentic Cao Shaolin.

It still has to be Su Chen’s flavor!

Before long.

The black screen lit up again.

In the luxurious hall.

The richest man, Boss Liu, and a group of bank executives were hosting a banquet for Su Chen.

The table was full of delicacies!

Boss Liu’s round body trembled slightly with the action of toasting and drinking, which also reflected the fear hidden in his heart.

Around the hall, the Liu Mansion was full of Cao Army soldiers in crisp uniforms.

Moving gold and silver treasures from the mansion back and forth.

But Boss Liu didn't dare to stop them at all.

And this scene.

Also made countless viewers marvel.

Worthy of Su Chen.

[Internal group message redacted]

Just entered the Liu Mansion, scanned the profile card, and immediately ordered his army to control the entire Liu Mansion.

Starting to raid the house right in front of Boss Liu!

The key is....

While raiding the house! Su Chen actually went to attend their banquet with a calm expression??

It’s already signed! Everyone, read with confidence! This book will definitely not be abandoned easily!

It’s just that the word count is slowly increasing, but the data is still stagnant, and I’m a bit panicked.... If anyone is still watching! I sincerely ask for flowers! Evaluation tickets! Monthly votes!!! Thank you everyone!!!.

— Author's Notes —

It’s just that the word count is slowly increasing, but the data is still stagnant.... If anyone is still watching! I sincerely ask for flowers! Evaluation tickets! Monthly votes!!! Thank you everyone!!!.