Chapter 189

14.1 - He could rely on his face to make a living, so that's what he did

translator: xiin

editors: BlueBug & Macabre

This was a world where the entertainment industry occupied a large portion of the mainstream market, reigning supreme. In a society like this, everyone in the entertainment industry was extremely popular, regardless of whether they were actors, stars, writers, or anyone related to the industry; they all provided spiritual nourishment and were highly respected.

Similarly, there were many people in high society, and there was a very clear division between ruling families; the major families and their respective groups ruled the world. Although the common people weren't very clear regarding the so-called seven families and their inner workings, various rumors about the families would still circulate in the upper echelons of Hua Country's society.

And Xue Ling was very far removed from these things. He had just stepped out into society and had become a very small, vase-like... star?

He himself didn't know why there was a question mark after the word 'star'. Perhaps it was because he also had some doubts about his own identity. He woke up one morning and found himself to be completely unfamiliar with the world. He was then told that he had been tied to a so-called 'Entertainment World Counterattack System', which recently left Xue Ling very confused.

Fortunately, he had only turned a little silly due to bumping his head, and soon adjusted to exactly what his identity was and what he needed to do.This chapter is updated by nov(e)(l)biin.com

In the final analysis, everything started when Xue Ling reached 18. As an orphan, he was a self-reliant, hard-working 'internet star'. He officially lost the social allowance he received as an orphan when he reached 18, so he relied on being an online voice actor to gain a small amount of fame. After he was discovered, thanks to his looks, he signed with an agency and officially began to move from behind the scenes to the front stage. In truth, he was not any kind of amazing 'god' in the field of voice acting, but paired with his excellent appearance, he became recognized as a god by a bunch of people within a brief, six-month period.

Basically, he was an unparalleled beautiful vase that could make a living with his looks. He had always relied on his face to be successful.

He accepted several jobs through the agency, but because his acting skills were practically non-existent, he could only take on some vase roles. After all, people who were good looking from all 365 degrees with no dead angles would be pleasing to the eye no matter where they were placed. Most likely because he was obedient, clever, and did not make others worry, most people had a good impression of him. Even though some directors regretted that it was a waste of his good looks, nobody had much hope for his acting skills, so most of the scripts that landed in his hands had zero acting requirements and only required him to be present.

Generally speaking, his life had no major ups and downs. Perhaps after he had saved up enough in a couple years, he could leave this circle, but now was not the time. No matter what, he could still be considered to have entered the bottom of the entertainment popularity circles and had a number of fans; his company wouldn't give up on him and push him out, and since he didn't have any personal plans, he could just coast on peacefully for now.

After waking up in the midst of such mediocrity, on a certain day, Xue Ling found that he was bound to an 'Entertainment Circle Counterattack System'.

It was a very strange feeling. From that morning onward, he felt that something was off about himself. Especially when the system greeted him in a very pleasant tone and told him about how useful it was, Xue Ling inexplicably felt a strand of familiarity.

That was also why he was willing to listen to the nonsense that the system had to say instead of flat out rejecting it.

The function of the system was exactly as its name indicated. Its purpose was to 'counterattack', and what they were going up against was the entertainment industry.

It was a very fantastic feeling. Xue Ling had never expected that the first person to suggest 'you should dominate the entertainment industry' would be a system that looked like a little fox. It did not even seem to be a real creature, but it seemed particularly familiar with him and had a precise grasp of his personality. Even though it spoke such ridiculous words, Xue Ling found that he didn't really want to refute it.

The heavens knew that he had no acting ability, but even though the system praised his acting skills up to the sky, Xue Ling didn't feel disgusted about it at all, and in fact, found himself mildly agreeing with it internally.

This was Xue Ling's rest period, but he hasn't been idle during this time. Based on his previous plans, he intended to use this time to finish off all the audio recordings that he owed in the online circle. Xue Ling ignored the system's chattering and calmly turned around to prepare recording.

However, these roles were decent, and did not make him feel unworthy, which is one of the reasons why he had remained in the community up till now.

Although it was a non-commercial association, in fact, Ten Years' annual revenue was considerable as they also accepted commercial advertising and did some online and offline comprehensive integration. If it weren't for the fact that they did not have an office, they would be considered as a well-organized company. Their internal responsibilities were clearly divided, and the benefits for members were very good. Over the years, as newcomers arrived, the older members slowly phased out, and the number of older members who lorded it over others could be counted on the fingers of one hand. Xue Ling's rise to the front stage also had some relationship to Ten Years, which was the second reason why he remained with the association.

What's more, Ten Years held an extraordinary significance to him. This was the first place where he felt the warmth of home. Although the current Xue Ling felt that it was a bit ridiculous to have felt this way in the past, he still chose to honestly stay in Ten Years. He watched as the manager ran wild in the main group, even going so far as to cut out a portion of his recording to share in order to show how much progress Xue Ling has made.

Watching as the crowd in the group all responded with 'oh my god', the corner of Xue Ling's lips twitched, and he quietly popped up in the group chat.

[ "[cv Little Fox: ...Was it really that bad before? ]

[ "[cos Twilight Cloud: Aha, Little Fox finally came out. Spring Rolly already made two winding laps around the playground before you finally showed up. You really know how to hold back~ ]

[ [cv] Little Fox: I was recording for the entire afternoon, and just came back from dinner. ]

[ [cv] Below Heaven: ??? Little Fox was recording for an entire afternoon? Was it the ones you handed over to Spring Rolly? ]

[ [cv] Little Fox: The good news is~ I've finished all the work I owe (~ ̄▽ ̄)~ ]

[ [design] Wind, Flower, Snow and Moon: ∑(っ°Д°;)っ Didn't Little Fox complain last night that he had 10 pits to fill? You've already finished??? ]

[ [manager] Spring Rolly: My dear Snowy is here ~\(≧▽≦)/~ I'll give you a kiss of love~~ So Snowy made was recording for the whole afternoon? I heard from Little Coffee that you also handed in two recordings to her~ Little Fox, did you suddenly gain some enlightenment? ]

[ [cv] Little Fox: Something like that. Perhaps I'll be blocked again tomorrow? I also find it incredible. ]

[ [Manager] Spring Rolly: Then, how about... (*/w\*) Little Fox, take on another role~ If there's no problem, then it's probably for real~ In the future, Little Fox will become a Big Fox beauty with a beautiful voice and all kinds of other beauty~ ]

[ [cv] Below Heaven: ...Spring Rolly, can you speak properly? You're currently clutching at straws, right? You only have one drama on hand right now, and you have to know that it was announced that Forgotten has been selected... What'll happen if Little Fox does a bad job and then gets hated on?! ]

[ [cv] Little Fox: What drama? ]

Xue Ling silently looked at the task box that the system beside him had floated in front of him while clutching at his clothing, tossed it a threatening glare, and then slowly typed out those two words.

His system was telling him to take on this drama...

His system said that counterattacking the entertainment industry needed to start with becoming a hot internet star...

Although Xue Ling was surprised, he very naturally accepted the system's guidance... He didn't know why he didn't have the slightest bit of doubt towards this damned system at all, and was even less understanding about why he would accept this system despite not having the slightest bit of interest towards dominating the entertainment industry at all.

But since there was a road laid out in front of him, he might as well take a look and see.

Wasn't it just taking on a role in a drama?~