“I Want This Beautiful World, What Use Is It?” Author: La Mianhua Tang De Tzuzi Blurb: Eighty years ago, Qi Shejiang was a street performer of crosstalk, and eighty years later, he borrowed a corpse to return to life in the entertainment circle as a newcomer. He seeks rebirth, but the path to reclaiming his old profession is not easy. With this face, no one believes he is a crosstalk artist; no one believes he doesn’t rely on looks to make a living. ——What use is this beautiful face in a prosperous world?
Content tags: Various professions, entertainment circle, ancient, light novel Search keywords: Protagonist: Qi Shejiang ┃ Supporting characters: ┃ Others: Work evaluation: Eighty years ago, crosstalk artist Qi Shejiang, resurrected into a pop idol 80 years later, bears this beautiful face, yet insists on doing his original craft: crosstalk. But with this face, no one believes he is a crosstalk artist; no one believes he doesn’t rely on looks to make a living. This story centers on the protagonist Qi Shejiang’s path to success, portraying how he utilizes his skills to not only wash away the stigma of being a pretty face but also to bring traditional performing arts, long lost to the public, back into the limelight.
The narrative is simple and lighthearted, but the pacing is excellent and engaging. The characters are vividly portrayed with distinct personalities, and the entire text maintains a humorous yet refreshing tone.
Chapter One When manager Li Jing walked into the living room, the television screen was playing gossip news about Pineapple Media. Pineapple Media’s game-based variety show launched this year has had excellent ratings. The program features a combination of old and new, with several newcomers from Pineapple Media alongside popular mainstays. After the first season ended, the newcomers’ popularity increased. Rumor has it that due to the enthusiastic audience response, Pineapple is considering having a few of them team up for activities. It was at this time that a news story broke: among the newcomers, Qi Shejiang, criticized by the media as a pretty face and also the most popular, is actually the biological son of veteran film and song star Xia Yiwei. Although Xia Yiwei’s son rarely appears in the media, a few old photos from his childhood have surfaced.
