The Rise of a Republic-Era Movie Star

Transmigrating to Shanghai in 1925, he starts out as a movie mogul.

With one hand, he makes films; with the other, he commands elite troops. He saves the nation through cinema and uses the film industry to become a true emperor.

Red Peony, A Better Tomorrow, Kung Fu Hustle, The Bund, Roman Holiday, A Chinese Odyssey... Even Chairman Chiang says they're great!

With Ruan Lingyu at his side and Hu Die in his arms, he raises Shirley Temple. He punches the Zhejiang military governor, slaps the Guangdong leader, and battles the eighteen warlord factions across the country.

Every female movie star in the Republic of China will be his. The face-slapping and showing off will never stop. This is a thrilling power fantasy from start to finish!

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.