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Brother Dao Took the Entertainment Industry by Storm, Fans Beg Me Not to Kill Anymore
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Brother Dao Took the Entertainment Industry by Storm, Fans Beg Me Not to Kill Anymore

ดาราอาชญากร, 刀哥爆红娱乐圈,粉丝求我别杀了
Native Language Chinese
Released 2025
Original Ch.: 608
Translated Ch.: 351
Rank: #239
Last Update: February 8, 2026
Original Pub.: Fanqie Novel
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Brother Dao Took the Entertainment Industry by Storm, Fans Beg Me Not to Kill Anymore is a popular novel that blends Drama, Martial Arts, Shounen and more. Written by the author 孤风一醉. 351 chapters have been translated, and translation of other chapters is in progress.

Synopsis

Xiao He unexpectedly gained a criminal cheat skill that allows him to learn all kinds of crime-related abilities.
—But the catch is, he has to keep “stabbing people” to stay alive.
Xiao He: …I was a perfectly fine college student, who the h*ll wants to be a criminal?!
Huh? There’s actually a loophole!
By chance, Xiao He triggered a bug in the cheat skill. He figured out a way to substitute real crimes with acting performances and broke into the entertainment industry as a professional villain!
He can be a refined yet depraved mu*derer, wielding a chainsaw and haunting everyone’s nightmares.
He can be a heartless, despicable fugitive whose crimes are so notorious that the public wants him dead.
He’s a romance scammer, a serial killer, a cold-blooded assassin…
He’s actor Xiao He!
—At first, Xiao He was just trying to survive by constantly taking villain roles.
But unexpectedly, he rose to fame with his so-called “nonexistent acting skills” and became one of the hottest award-winning actors in the industry!
Everyone in the business knows: the more people a script’s character kills, the faster Xiao He accepts the role.
But outsiders say: He doesn’t look like he’s acting at all—better investigate him thoroughly!
Even the fans are saying: Bro, please stop killing people! I’m seriously scared you’ll end up in jail!
Yet, while the real “cancers” of the industry kept getting arrested, the one who looked most like a villain—Xiao He—kept thriving, even sweeping awards like crazy.
Eventually, everyone was like: Whatever, let him stab people on screen for us. Just give him space.

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Editor's Note

💡 What happens when a "good kid" college student gets a System that forces him to commit crimes to stay alive? He finds a loophole: Acting. By playing the most depraved, terrifying villains in cinema, Xiao He satisfies the System's "killing" requirements while accidentally becoming the most realistic actor in history. It is a hilarious and thrilling mix of "misunderstanding comedy" (where everyone thinks he’s a real criminal) and a high-stakes entertainment industry climb. If you enjoyed the "professionalism" of I’m Really a Superstar but wanted a darker, more "criminal" edge, this is your next binge.

Experience Curve

Ch. 1–100 (The "Criminal" Debut): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Hook. The tension is perfect as Xiao He uses his "criminal skills" (like professional lockpicking or bone-breaking) to act. The scenes where he scares directors and co-stars into thinking he’s a real serial killer are gold.

Ch. 101–300 (The Hero-Villain Balance): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Peak. Xiao He starts using his criminal skills for good—fighting real-life human traffickers and drug rings while "scouting" for his next role. The cast of side characters, especially his hyper-competent agent Liu Rulan, adds a lot of heart.

Ch. 301–608+ (The Global Stage): ⭐⭐⭐ – The Expansion. The scale moves toward international cinema and Hollywood. While still entertaining, the "misunderstanding" trope begins to wear thin for some, and the plot shifts more toward a traditional "top actor" progression.

WebNovelDB Review

8 /10
A breath of fresh air in the entertainment genre, successfully blending "System" mechanics with a genuinely hardworking and likable protagonist. The Good: Unique Golden Finger. The System doesn't give him "Acting Skills"; it gives him "Criminal Skills." Watching him translate the instinct of a professional assassin into a "chilling performance" is a brilliant creative choice. The story also avoids the "harem" trope entirely, focusing on his career and his quirky relationship with his fans, who are unironically terrified he’s going to be arrested. The Bad: The "Nationalism" Wall. Like many modern-setting Chinese novels, it eventually dives into "Dragon Country" pride. The international arcs (Ch. 400+) contain several jabs at Hollywood and other cultures that can feel jarring or "preachy." Additionally, some readers feel the "System" becomes too quiet in later chapters, moving closer to a standard slice-of-life actor story. For Fans Of: I’m Really a Superstar (Industry climb), My House of Horrors (Creepy/Misunderstood MC), The King of Acting (Professionalism). Not For You If: You are sensitive to Chinese nationalism or "anti-Western" sentiments in media. Also, if you want a dark "anti-hero" story—Xiao He is actually a very nice guy; he just happens to be a master of the "Death Stare."
WebNovelDB Team

Key Information

Main Characters: Xiao He: A computer science student turned actor who struggles every day against the temptation of his criminal skills. Liu Rulan: His high-IQ, resource-heavy agent who treats him like a younger brother (and a cash cow). Xiao Chen: The "lucky star" assistant who provides comic relief.
Power System: Criminal Cheat Skill: A lottery system that awards passive and active skills related to crime (e.g., "Grandmaster Driving" from a getaway driver, "Pressure Point Striking," "Chainsaw Mastery").
Themes: Misunderstandings, Professionalism vs. Talent, Justice through Unorthodox Means, and the Irony of Fame.

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