Ji Zhixian had become famous at a young age. Since releasing his first album, he had won awards consistently and was known as the music god of the mainland. After entering the film industry, he quickly obtained the title of best actor and then established a new management company, forming a tripartite situation with Paper Crane and New Century in the entertainment industry.
Though he had a bad temper, he was good-looking and incredibly wealthy. There was no shortage of people wanting to sleep with him, and his female fans online were countless. For such a person to propose being kept was almost a benefit.
But she was not pleased and felt angry.
“I refuse,” she looked at him deeply and with disgust, “President Ji, please show some self-respect. I sell my art, not my body.”
Lin Xiaoman hesitated, wondering if Ji Zhixian had already discovered her identity and wanted to play a trick on her?
“Do you know who I am?” she asked.
“Lin Xiaoman, please don’t waste my time,” Ji Zhixian said coldly. “Either agree or refuse, answer directly.”
What was he after?
Since it wasn’t to cover up the fact that he was gay, then what was it?
“I…” Lin Xiaoman was about to refuse when a familiar voice froze her in place.
“That’s right, I’m almost at the studio… Yes, the restaurant is already booked, it’s the one you like…”
“
Still that clear and gentle voice, which had once whispered sweet nothings that made her heart flutter, now made her feel like falling into an ice cave, her limbs turning cold.
Gathering her courage, she looked in the direction of the voice, past Ji Zhixian’s shoulder. A man in a white shirt walked by, as beautiful and jade-like as always.
Lin Xiaoman’s chest was filled with hatred.
This was the man she had loved wholeheartedly, wanting to give him the best of everything. When he couldn’t get TV roles, she used all her resources to help him; when he had no fame, she risked being criticized by fans to announce their relationship; when his acting was questioned, she was the first to defend him…
She had painstakingly elevated this man from obscurity to a first-tier position, and he was cheating with her best friend while swearing eternal love!
She discovered the truth and accidentally had a car accident, while this couple lived their best life.
Even planning a dinner together!
How could she tolerate this?!
She wanted revenge!
She would make this couple understand the meaning of “regret”!
“Okay, I agree,” Lin Xiaoman withdrew her gaze and said firmly.
To quickly make a name for herself in the entertainment industry and make that couple pay, she had to seize every opportunity to climb up.
“
The person before her was her chance.
Having died once already, what was there left to fear?
This time, she would spare no cost to reclaim everything from that shameless couple!
“But without proof,” Lin Xiaoman looked directly at Ji Zhixian, “first prove your capabilities, help me return to the show, then we’ll discuss the kept lover arrangement.”
“Get ready for your next competition,” Ji Zhixian’s cold gaze swept over her as he turned to leave, “you’ll find it interesting.”
★, Chapter Five: Resurrection
In the afternoon, Lin Xiaoman’s PK performance video went viral on Weibo.
Lin Xiaoman guessed it was Ji Zhixian’s doing, wanting to give her a reason to return to the show. The best reason would come from the audience, as audience support is most important for trainees.
Soon, a Weibo post requesting Lin Xiaoman’s resurrection was shared millions of times.
She’s so excellent, it’s against heaven’s will to eliminate her, please start a resurrection match.
Is this competition fair? If the first and second place compete, isn’t the second place unfairly eliminated?
Is the official team serious? Congratulations!
This sister is an immortal performer, screaming crazy!
Lin Xiaoman has real talent, she shouldn’t be eliminated like this.
The next day, the program decided to add a resurrection match, and Lin Xiaoman received notice of her re-entry.
She then posted an original Weibo: “Thank you for your support, I will work harder!” This was her first Weibo since crossing over.
Lin Xiaoman analyzed that part of the reason for her previous negative reputation was her stage performances being meme material, and another reason was the company’s provocative operations, constantly hyping up Tang Feifei from the start. Her previous life’s fans were more combative.
Moreover, her agency believed that being infamous was still fame, allowing fans to argue without managing her Weibo. So most comments on her previous posts were insults.
However, this Weibo’s comments had improved. While some still mentioned potential manipulation, most people supported her.
Lin Xiaoman put down her phone, wanting to prepare for the afternoon’s revival match, when suddenly someone blocked her path.
“I heard the program team arranged a revival match for you,” the person said with a hostile tone. “You’re quite capable.”
“Thank you for the compliment,” Lin Xiaoman replied. She knew from the program team that today’s revival match would pit her against the contestant with the lowest votes who had successfully advanced, with three judges voting to determine the winner.
She remembered the lowest-voted contestant was Chu Daizi, the girl standing before her.
In fact, she had no impression of Chu Daizi, as they had no previous interaction.
But earlier in the waiting room, she saw Ning Yumei pulling this girl aside for a long conversation. At the time, she had checked the roster and learned this was her revival match opponent.
In the original host’s memory, Ning Yumei and Chu Daizi had no prior connection, so their sudden intimacy was suspicious.
From the current situation, it seemed Chu Daizi was being used by Ning Yumei to deal with her.
“No one’s praising you,” Chu Daizi said angrily. “I’m here to cause you trouble!”
Lin Xiaoman laughed. She had never seen someone so pure and straightforward, coming directly to confront her.
“So, how are you going to cause me trouble?” Lin Xiaoman wanted to tease her. “Are you going to scratch my face so I can’t go on stage, or feed me sulfuric acid so I can’t sing?”
Chu Daizi was stunned.
She had barely secured a spot in the finals when she received notification overnight that Lin Xiaoman was given a revival match, and she would be her opponent.
There had been no previous mention of such a rule. Now they were saying it was the audience’s idea to increase viewership, so they specially added this match.
Though angry, Chu Daizi couldn’t vent her frustration at the program team and could only find the culprit. She had originally just wanted to vent, but hearing such a brutal suggestion, she hesitated: “I didn’t think that much…”
“But just scolding me won’t change the outcome,” Lin Xiaoman said patiently. “As long as I can still appear and still sing, I will participate in the revival match.”
“You…” Chu Daizi’s face turned red with anger. “You’ve already been eliminated. How can you say such things?”
“Because the audience likes me. They want to see me on stage, so the program team arranged a revival match. I have the ability, so I can speak this way,” Lin Xiaoman said, walking past her. “I advise you, instead of listening to others’ provocation, think about how to win the audience’s recognition.”
“
Lin Xiaoman’s gaze swept to Ning Yumei nearby, a smile playing on her lips: “Maybe they’ll suggest a revival match for you too.”
Ning Yumei caught her gaze and inexplicably shivered, though Lin Xiaoman was smiling.
Her instinct told her: do not provoke Lin Xiaoman.
But her rationality told her: absolutely cannot let Lin Xiaoman, who holds her weakness, continue forward.
Absolutely not!
