[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-you-were-told-to-play-a-warlord-why-are-you-refu":3,"chapter-you-were-told-to-play-a-warlord-why-are-you-refu-you-were-told-to-play-a-warlord-why-are-you-refu-chapter-73":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Told to Play a Warlord, You Say You Don't Eat Beef?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2203902,3829,"Chapter 73: I choose Ding Xiu! The","you-were-told-to-play-a-warlord-why-are-you-refu-chapter-73",73,"\u003Cp>The moment he saw the information.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Aside from Su Chen, the other two contestants hurriedly studied the synopsis and pondered.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Choosing the right role is definitely beneficial for a performance!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Although this acting duel is just a pre-match appetizer!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>No one wants to make a fool of themselves in public!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And the better the performance, the easier it is to get noticed by all the big shots in the film industry!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Meanwhile.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Countless viewers were naturally expressing their own opinions.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>【Let me see which three unlucky souls these are?!~】\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>【Damn, Su Chen is really unlucky...】\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>【Only three were drawn, how did it land on Su Chen....】\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>【The four guest mentors have already taken their roles, which means the remaining three are up for grabs!】\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>【You have to pick Shen Lian! There’s a romance arc! That’s the classic male lead setup!】\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>【Probably dual leads! One Shen Lian, one Lu Jianxing!】\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>【Regardless, you definitely can't pick Ding Xiu! Doesn't this description just sound like a villain??】\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>【At least stick with the protagonist group? The three brothers are the core characters!】\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After some discussion.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Almost all viewers were in agreement regarding the priority of the roles!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Without a doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In a drama with a wuxia flavor like this, the one with a romance arc with the heroine from the music bureau is undoubtedly the male lead!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And the eldest brother, Lu Jianxing, played by Wang Wanyuan, is undoubtedly one of the dual leads!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As for the remaining two available roles.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It goes without saying...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Although Jin Yichuan’s character isn’t particularly likable, he has the advantage of being one of the three brothers! At least he’s a core character!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And Jin Yichuan’s senior, the ronin Ding Xiu... is relatively a villainous role!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In fact, judging by his behavior of blackmailing his own junior... he’s even less likable! He exists outside the protagonist group, and his screen time definitely won’t be much!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just as most viewers were agreeing with the discussion results.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xiao Sa spoke up next.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"The production team will rank contestants based on the average score of the two main rounds! The higher-scoring contestants will have priority in selection!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Next, we have the highest-scoring contestant, Su Chen, make his priority selection!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Following Xiao Sa’s voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The camera cut to Su Chen in the contestant seating area.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Several guest mentors looked at Su Chen with curiosity or eagerness!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Although he wasn't well-known before and hadn't played any famous roles.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ever since he joined this show, his popularity has skyrocketed!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As of just before they went on stage, Su Chen’s Weibo follower count had already exceeded six million!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And these seem to be real followers! Su Chen doesn't have an agency behind him running massive operations or buying bot accounts!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This real number already exceeds most actors in the industry!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And as for representative works.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Su Chen has completely broken through the mainstream with his several god-tier performances on this show!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If you talk about the hottest memes now, who doesn't mention \"I don't eat beef\"?!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If you talk about the most charismatic film character with the most fans, the newly minted Joker is definitely on the list!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And all of this is thanks to Su Chen!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>One Cao Shaolin, portraying the cruel and cold warlord to the fullest!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>One Wall Street broker, exposing the ugly face of stockbrokers and sales, striking a blow against the money-first mentality!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>One Joker Arthur, shocking audiences nationwide and even worldwide! Those unbridled dance steps of the Joker completely set off a carnival wave belonging to the Joker!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>One Li Weijie, pushing the watchability and artistry of crime-suspense films to the extreme! Displaying the pinnacle of an actor’s reasoning!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Four roles, each an absolute classic! Even decades from now, they will be talked about!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Wang Wanyuan looked at Su Chen with eager eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This kid... he better pick Shen Lian to partner with him!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Let’s act out this dual-lead drama together and bring it to life!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As a Best Actor, Wang Wanyuan is always craving a partner or opponent with equally divine acting skills to have a hearty, satisfying duel!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Su Chen undoubtedly met his requirements, and even far exceeded them!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I choose Ding Xiu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But the next second.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Su Chen’s voice spread throughout the venue.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>There wasn't a hint of fluctuation or hesitation in his tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Instantly!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The whole venue was in an uproar!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A flash of astonishment and regret crossed Wang Wanyuan’s face!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ding... Xiu?!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>That little villain who blackmailed his own junior?! No one could have imagined Su Chen would choose this!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Is he challenging himself again??\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Twelfth update.. over 30,000 words... brothers, please give some flowers!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>【What is Su Chen doing now...?!】\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>【Damn, is he addicted to playing villains? But what does Ding Xiu have to compare with Cao Shaolin or the Joker?】\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>【Actually, Li Weijie isn't strictly a good person either!】\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>【Su Chen is probably just trying to slack off and coast through a drama!】\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>【It’s possible... after all, pushing his acting skills every day, even an iron man would get tired!】\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>【Hahaha, but won't the other two contestants be thrilled!】\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>【But if Su Chen is going to slack off, there’s less fun to watch!】\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>【Let Su Chen rest a bit, after all, maintaining a level above 95 points every round is quite tiring...】\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After countless viewers discussed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>They concluded that Su Chen definitely wanted to slack off!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was too obvious!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Choosing such a villainous role that seems to have no highlights, and is even annoying from the synopsis.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>No screen time, no presence of a big villain.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The only explanation is that Su Chen wants to play a minor role and take a break!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And this point.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Wang Wanyuan and the other contestants quickly realized it too.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>They could only look at Su Chen with slight regret; the schedule is indeed a bit tight.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If it were someone his age, they’d probably need a week of rest after one round!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And the contestant after Su Chen, Zhang Zhen.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Said hurriedly with the joy of someone who just found money.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I choose Shen Lian!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As long as there is an opportunity to learn, he won't be like other contestants who fear fatigue or embarrassment.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And the remaining contestant, Li Dong, was even more overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Although he couldn't get Shen Lian.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Internal Group 519124243\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But you have to know, if Su Chen hadn't chosen Ding Xiu!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Then he would have had to choose Ding Xiu!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And now he got Jin Yichuan, who has completely different exposure!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For a fringe actor like him who desperately needs exposure, this is incredibly important!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Although he could get attention in the main competition, he might be eliminated in any round!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Now, having the opportunity to work with Zhang Laomou and even the Best Actor Wang Wanyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He almost wouldn't dare to dream of it!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Li Dong looked at Su Chen with gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Regardless of whether the other party intended it, he still owed a favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Alright, all contestants' roles have been finalized!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Now, please have Mr. Zhang Laomou, the four guest mentors, and the selected contestants enter our VR equipment room to prepare for the link!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xiao Sa maintained his usual enthusiasm.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Especially toward the few newly arrived guests.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>These few were here as friendly cameos and didn't take a cent from the production team.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Although it was inseparable from the show’s soaring popularity.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But since they gave face, the production team had to show respect in return.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And as all contestants were ready, the audience entered a half-hour break.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Half an hour later.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The lights in the venue went out.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>All viewers immediately put down what they were doing.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The voice of Zhang Zhen, or rather Shen Lian, slowly sounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"During the Tianqi era of the Ming Dynasty, the great eunuch Wei Zhongxian held the position of Eastern Depot Admiral, wreaking havoc on the government for eight years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"At that time, seven out of ten high-ranking officials in the court were Wei Zhongxian’s cronies, known as the Eunuch Faction.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"After the Chongzhen Emperor ascended the throne, he stripped Wei Zhongxian of all positions and ordered him to guard the mausoleum in Fengyang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Wei Zhongxian fell, but the Eunuch Faction was not destroyed; Chongzhen immediately ordered the arrest of all Eunuch Faction members!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Although there was still a hint of nervousness and pronunciation issues in the voice...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The capable tone was fully highlighted.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The scene shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Late at night on the streets, the patrolling soldiers were scared pale by the group of Shen Lian appearing in the alley.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And the reason was simply the Flying Fish Robe Shen Lian was wearing!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At this time, the Embroidered Uniform Guard was absolutely a presence that both humans and ghosts avoided!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Walking in the night, even ghosts would detour! Let alone humans!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And subsequently, as Shen Lian investigated the case and arrested the Eunuch Faction, his ruthless and uncompromising style left a deep impression on countless viewers!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>They couldn't stop praising him in their hearts!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Shen Lian played by Zhang Zhen indeed had his unique qualities!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was as if this role was perfectly suited to him! That Flying Fish Robe made the character look capable and upright!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And subsequently.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the process of arresting the Eunuch Faction members.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The three brothers of Shen Lian all made appearances.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The eldest Lu Jianxing’s composure, Shen Lian’s ruthlessness, and even Jin Yichuan’s martial arts were incredibly strong!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It’s just that in this scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Lu Jianxing clearly had a strong obsession with getting promoted!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>While Shen Lian cared more about the safety of his brothers and had complaints about the tasks assigned by his superiors.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And just as they were talking.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In this late-night hour, on the streets filled with Embroidered Uniform Guards.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A melodious whistle came, clearly entering the ears of the three brothers.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>",1652,"2026-06-17T06:33:32.085Z","2026-06-17T09:01:43.081Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","6826f967a70c33c43537694d5a1304c64e43c5f426eb07b87f0ee21d7b2ddfda","you-were-told-to-play-a-warlord-why-are-you-refu-chapter-74","you-were-told-to-play-a-warlord-why-are-you-refu-chapter-72",250,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fyou-were-told-to-play-a-warlord-why-are-you-refu-cover.jpg"]