[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-became-a-viral-sensation-in-the-entertainment-":3,"chapter-i-became-a-viral-sensation-in-the-entertainment--i-became-a-viral-sensation-in-the-entertainment--chapter-63":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","I Became a Viral Sensation in the Entertainment Industry by Burning Incense",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1941227,2650,"Chapter 63: When Idle, Bow in Worship; Stealing Half a Day of Leisure from a Floating Life","i-became-a-viral-sensation-in-the-entertainment--chapter-63",63,"\u003Cp>Jin Li went to the company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was most interested in the script handed over by Duomi Cosmetics, while Sister Fang and Zou Da circled the silver-gray box, examining it from every angle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After seeking Jin Li's opinion, the two decided to inspect the goods for her personally; rubbing their hands together, they opened the box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What met their eyes was a field of brand-new, crimson banknotes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister Fang casually picked up a stack to examine and found that all the serial numbers were consecutive, looking as though they had just been withdrawn from a bank recently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gua Gua Le was, after all, a major corporation with a public-welfare nature; the funds it generated were invested into projects aiding the elderly, the weak, the sick, and the disabled, a practice it had maintained for decades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While other lotteries had encountered scandal after scandal, Gua Gua Le's reputation remained relatively sound, with news of winners cropping up from time to time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Sister Fang reasoned that perhaps the distribution process was difficult to falsify, and coupled with the fact that Gua Gua Le's prizes were not large—at most ten million yuan, insignificant compared to those jackpots worth hundreds of millions—it simply hadn't been targeted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zou Da sat on a chair, one hand resting on the box, put on sunglasses, and struck the pose of The Thinker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he happened to be wearing a suit that looked crisp and sharp, at first glance, he resembled—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zou Da asked, \"Hey, how is it? Do I look very much like one of those big bosses from the last century?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sui Lingfang took a glance. \"Mm, you look just like those upper-tier micro-business sellers on WeChat Moments, the kind who use money to tempt people into developing downlines.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zou Da instantly broke character. \"No way, I really look like a micro-business seller? Wait, no, no—do micro-business sellers these days need to dress themselves up so high-end?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sui Lingfang rolled her eyes. \"Of course they do. Don't underestimate those general agents who fly all over the country.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every day, they're either posting vacation photos from this or that resort, or showing off how much stock they've hoarded in their warehouses and how much they've sold; once a month they hold a meeting where they're bound to distribute hundreds of thousands in cash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These days, if scammers don't invest some capital and show some real skill, how can they fool us into joining them as agents? Even scammers need to have technique.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sui Lingfang patted Zou Da on the shoulder. \"Move aside; I need to take a few photos of the box. Jin Li said she'll post them on her blog later to promote Gua Gua Le.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zou Da retreated awkwardly, muttering, \"This Gua Gua Le really knows how to latch on; they got Jin Li to give them free promotion like this. She's currently trending on the hot search list; a single blog post from her gets tens of millions of views, with endless heat flowing in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sui Lingfang adjusted her posture and even had Little Chen shine a light on the box specifically, capturing several shots from excellent angles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jin Li doesn't mind these things. She said Gua Gua Le still has some conscience, so she's willing to help them promote.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zou Da thought to himself: Jin Li is still young; how could she know whether Gua Gua Le truly has a conscience?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over with Jin Li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had finished reading the script handed over by Duomi Cosmetics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This version was much better than the one Manager Nan had mentioned; it told the story of a beautiful woman who loved wearing qipaos, spending a day playing and shopping in a bustling metropolis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On this day, the beauty visited a supermarket, drank milk tea, went to a pub, and finally returned to her apartment to remove her makeup before the mirror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the earlier scenes of a life steeped in luxury and excess, what Jin Li liked most was this latter part: the beauty looking at her makeup-free face in the mirror and breaking into a happy smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the very next second, she called over a few close friends; everyone gathered in the apartment, watching TV dramas while drinking beer and eating fried chicken, reveling in carefree fun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Life is diverse; everyone can choose the way they like. You are beautiful just as you are.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li gripped the script slightly tighter; she loved this plot!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A surge of hot blood seemed to rise in her chest; she could hardly wait to film it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sui Lingfang approached shortly after and, seeing Jin Li still reading the script with a smile on her face, couldn't help but say, \"Judging by your expression, you're very satisfied with this script?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li nodded. \"It's quite good; I want to film it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sui Lingfang said, \"I've already read it, and I also think it's quite good. It's very different from advertisements currently on the market; it isn't limited solely to cosmetics. If Duomi can arrange the scenes a bit better and hire a director with real capability to shoot it...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused. \"I feel this commercial could contend for this year's Golden Award for Advertising.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li was somewhat surprised. \"You hold such high expectations for it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sui Lingfang shook her head. \"No, I hold high expectations for your ideas.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After eating in the company cafeteria, Jin Li operated her mobile account, uploading several photos of the box; the central image was the unboxing that netizens loved to see, serving as promotion for Gua Gua Le.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li: [Thanks to Gua Gua Le for its efforts toward our nation's public welfare causes. I have entrusted the company to donate this 419,000 yuan entirely, specifically for supporting the elderly, the weak, the sick, and the disabled, contributing a share of strength to the public welfare cause. Let's work hard together ヾ(°°)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as this blog post went up, the entire internet erupted once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[666! When it comes to marketing hype, I dare say Jin Li has it completely under control!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[It hasn't been long since she claimed the prize; the money hasn't even had time to warm up in her hands before Jin Li donated it all.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Jin Li is awesome!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[She's a celebrity; her fee for a single appearance is very high, making the prize money insignificant in comparison. Yet she can still donate it; her character is truly beyond reproach!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I used to think Jin Li just had a sweet smile and was exceptional at singing and dancing, but after watching her recent stage performances, I feel she isn't as bad as rumors claimed. Plus, her character is top-notch; I'm definitely becoming a fan!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The matter of the donation was actually Jin Li's own suggestion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She underwent no internal struggle; she decided to donate and simply did so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, the original owner's body was in poor health, requiring vast sums of money for medical treatment, but now, as long as she solves problems, her body grows stronger, making the importance of money relatively lighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, once a celebrity gains popularity, earning money indeed becomes very easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nowadays, Jin Li's fee for attending a single event starts at a million yuan; given that, the \"small money\" won from the lottery was something she could casually donate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li didn't care what outsiders thought; having rarely come to the human world, if one spent every day rushing about and scheming merely for a bit of silver, it would hold little meaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon learning of her decision, Sui Lingfang was extremely supportive of her act of donation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Analyzing from the perspective of a professional agent, the better a celebrity's reputation and the higher their favorability among the public, the more opportunities they will receive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After returning to her apartment, Jin Li started her live-stream study session as usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Netizens excitedly posted comments in the comment section, but after merely half an hour, they were drowned out as always by a horde of \"scroll dogs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under these circumstances, even the fans of March Sky found it difficult to pick fights with her again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the donation, Jin Li seemed clad in a golden body, impervious to fire and water!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whenever they dared to complain about her even once on the blog, passersby eating melon seeds would jump in to ask: [If you look down on her so much, why don't you call on your ge ge to donate as well!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fans were instantly rendered speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside LP Entertainment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Lian Baozhi scrolled to the news that Jin Li had once again topped the trending searches, she dismissed Jin Li's donation with contempt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could make a donation too; after all, it was just a few hundred thousand, a trifling sum that any top-tier star could produce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But without cause or reason, why should one donate?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike Jin Li, who had a legitimate pretext, she could not simply conjure up a ready-made excuse to justify a donation whenever she wished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lian Baozhi thought to herself that Jin Li's team was truly formidable, having actually devised a strategy of donating money to curry favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She only hoped that newcomers aspiring to rise in rank would not emulate this; otherwise, if one donates a few hundred thousand and another does the same, next time it would have to be millions... an escalation that would never end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had to be said that for Lian Baozhi to rise so quickly to become a top-tier star, certain instincts of hers were indeed sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She waited outside the conference room for her agent, Liu Xuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was their first handover; it was also the first time she had taken the initiative to seek him out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Jin Li grow increasingly popular, Lian Baozhi felt anxious; if things continued this way, Jin Li would step over her to climb higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she had already been stepped on, she was unwilling to accept it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the meeting ended, a top-tier Best Actress emerged first, casting a glance at Lian Baozhi waiting in the corridor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lian Baozhi waved her hand, intending to greet her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, that Best Actress merely pulled her lips into a smile and walked past her without stopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lian Baozhi frowned; why did that smile look so much like a sneer?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after everyone else had emerged did Liu Xuan stroll out leisurely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a middle-aged man, balding and portly, with kind features; he enjoyed a good reputation among other celebrities, and it was said that even for top-tier stars not personally managed by him, Liu Xuan would lend a hand if they approached him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was precisely because Lian Baozhi had learned of this trait that she chose Liu Xuan as her agent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Lian Baozhi, he showed no surprise, smiling as he said, \"Baozhi, you must have waited a long time. Even if you hadn't come to find me, I would have sought you out; there happens to be an engagement suitable for you that we need to discuss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lian Baozhi immediately plastered a smile on her face. \"Any engagement Brother Liu finds for me is surely excellent; what need is there to discuss it with me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time moved forward to Saturday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After several days of fierce competition in \"PICK~Next Stop Diva,\" which eliminated two last-place teams, the third episode aired!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of these eliminated teams contained contestants with top-ten popularity, but alas, the teams they initially chose were lackluster, and the production crew offered no opportunity to switch groups or make changes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fans of a single individual could not compete against the combined fans of several popular contestants from other teams; ultimately outvoted, they could only watch helplessly as their favored contestant was eliminated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shortly after the eliminations, rumors circulated that the production crew planned to hold a resurrection match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this claim was officially denied by the production crew, thoroughly extinguishing the slightest glimmer of hope in the fans' hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From this, it was evident that the coming competition would only become more intense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third episode was likewise broadcast in two parts, upper and lower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sui Lingfang felt the upper part would likely feature many shots of Jin Li, so she specifically put on earphones, intending to watch secretly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason for watching secretly...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...was that a Daoist temple is a sacred place, emphasizing quiet cultivation and purity; one should ideally harbor reverence and not indulge too much in amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for why Sui Lingfang appeared at the Daoist temple, she glanced at Jin Li meditating by the fish pond, shook her head helplessly, and put away her phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Never mind; she would watch it later tonight when descending the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, she might be unable to help but burst into laughter and be reminded by Jin Li not to make noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sui Lingfang sighed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her own artist claimed she had not yet truly experienced the feeling of happiness and joy; therefore, to film the Duomi Cosmetics advertisement well, she was accepting no engagements, dedicating herself entirely to playing for a few days first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked left and right, silent and speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But could someone tell her, or was she simply out of touch with the times; was visiting a Daoist temple now the way young people amused themselves?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time ticked by second after second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sui Lingfang stared blankly at the fish pond before her, watching many koi swim from east to west, then from west to east, until her eyelids began to droop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she was on the verge of falling asleep from exhaustion, Jin Li finally opened her eyes, broke her meditation posture, and stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sui Lingfang instantly became somewhat more alert and asked, \"How was it? Did you feel very happy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li smiled brilliantly, nodding with satisfaction. \"I feel an unprecedented sense of ease and joy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She asked, \"Sister Fang, I am going to the Hall of the Three Pure Ones shortly to pay respects to the three Heavenly Lords; would you like to join me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sui Lingfang immediately shook her head. \"No, no, I will not go today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had already followed Jin Li to pay respects for two consecutive days; matters should not exceed three, so it was better to skip today. Given the limited knowledge in her belly, she no longer knew what wishes to make to the three Heavenly Lords.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In contrast, Jin Li, who lived at the foot of the mountain, had climbed up early every morning these past few days, worshipping the Three Pure Ones once each in the morning, noon, and evening; she truly loved the Daoist temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initially, when Jin Li proposed wanting to experience the feeling of happiness and joy, Sui Lingfang had taken out her phone, intending to ask Jin Li which small island she wanted to visit for fun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had not expected that what Jin Li mentioned next was a place called \"Tianxuan Temple.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After checking, she discovered this was a famous local Daoist temple operating on a reservation system, requiring the purchase of an entrance ticket to enter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Online reviews were scarce, but all were positive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The temple covered a large area, featuring traditional palace-style architecture modeled after the Temple of Heaven, with many precious halls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually, there were not many people, making it quite tranquil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li had stayed for several days without being discovered by paparazzi who might disturb her quiet cultivation; her luck was indeed good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That evening, they descended the mountain, stayed at a hotel at the foot, and watched the upper part of the third episode of \"PICK~Next Stop Diva\" together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right at the beginning of the program's main feature, a shot of Jin Li appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sui Lingfang was quite surprised: \"It seems the production crew really likes you; last time they used your performance stage as the opening, and this time they used your psychological counseling stage as the opening. Listening to you sing this song now, it feels even better than live.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li picked up a slice of watermelon, handed another slice to Sister Fang, and began eating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's normal; during broadcast, they will adjust my audio, removing excess background noise. This sound quality is only slightly inferior to that of a recording studio.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Jin Li went for the supplementary recording, Sui Lingfang did not accompany her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, taking a look, that girl who rushed to answer could no longer be seen in the variety show.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I remember her name was Pang Jiali; both she and Gong Jiajia share the character 'Jia.' She has short hair and quite a distinctive appearance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li nodded: \"I remember too. When I went for the supplementary recording, she was already gone, but the team she mixed into was stronger, so she hasn't been eliminated yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sui Lingfang shook her head, pessimistic about her prospects: \"Unless the production team wants to promote her, she's just waiting to get cut. Snatching screen time isn't done like that; she didn't seize the right moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entertainment industry is just that cruel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One needs luck, an understanding of the rules, and the right timing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every star who explodes into fame seems to do so by chance, but in reality, it all undergoes meticulous planning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there hasn't been careful planning, their popularity is like a castle in the air, entirely illusory; they will be submerged in the sea of people within a month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with popularity exploding like Jin Li's, if she hadn't taken advantage of the momentum to take on the hit variety show \"PICK~Next Diva\" and frequently appeared before the public...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...otherwise, by now, the one worrying would probably be her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the two chatted, the first stage appeared; Sui Lingfang perked up, while Jin Li felt a bit ashamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She covered her eyes with her hands, but her ears could still hear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The song of the small river is gentle, the song of the waterfall is majestic, while the stream in the mountain ravine flows silently...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sense of shame was unstoppable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the earlier recording, praising them hadn't felt so embarrassing, but now watching it on video, Jin Li felt awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet today, it was as if everyone had agreed on a schedule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one had watched the program during the day; everyone only had time to browse the variety show at night, causing Jin Li's phone to vibrate incessantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Pink Girl Group]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lotus: [Back during the recording, I thought Jin Li's eloquence was excellent; listening now, it truly is.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Koi: [Sweating profusely, those were all beautiful sentences copied from the internet; I was just thinking of encouraging them.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pearl: [I'm here for the gossip. @Koi You've hit another trending search; netizens are praising you as the Master of Rainbow Farts lol.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Koi: [Can't bear to look.jpg]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>NANA: [The vibe is really something; Koi, you have a talent for comedy. How did you turn such a tense variety show scene into a comedy routine?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mengmeng: [Not only does she have a talent for comedy, she also brings luck to wives. Ever since she became famous, the companies contacting me have increased, and every offer is high. Smug.jpg]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tongtong: [Don't mention it; the job offers coming my way have increased recently too.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>NANA: [Me too...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pearl: [In the past, only Qinglian carried us; never did I expect a day when we could be carried by the youngest member. A once-in-a-lifetime event!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mengmeng: [@Qinglian @Koi, you two must work hard; whether us sisters can continue lying flat depends on you. If you gain wealth, do not forget us!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qinglian: [Believe it or not, I'll go on strike this instant just to show you.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Koi: [Exactly, next time I'll go on strike too; I'll annoy you all to death!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After this group finished teasing, the group where March Sky belonged also began teasing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had recently gone abroad for job schedules to promote a certain international luxury brand; while it was night domestically, it was noon where they were.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Lin said they weren't even resting at noon, watching this episode in the car, and specifically tagged Jin Li, feeling the production team wouldn't let her off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li: [???]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xingdong: [The encouraging quotes broadcast in the last episode have already led netizens to praise you as the Master of Rainbow Farts. If they broadcast those praising quotes from the next episode, netizens definitely won't stop teasing you. If I were the director, I would certainly keep inviting you to participate.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Yi: [Seconded.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Cheng: [Are you still studying today?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li replied without hesitation: [Study!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Lin hit the nail on the head!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li really couldn't bear to watch her own quotes, so she hid in her room to start a live study stream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, in the living room, Sui Lingfang's phone rang; it was from an unfamiliar number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She answered and discovered the caller was the person in charge of that currently airing idol selection variety show on Kiwi TV.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person in charge personally called to sincerely invite Jin Li to join that Kiwi TV program.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sui Lingfang spoke politely and tactfully for a few minutes before hanging up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few seconds later, the phone rang again; this time it was from Blue Sky TV.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Blue Sky TV, it was Cool Cool TV's turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Cool Cool TV, it was Penguin TV's turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made Sui Lingfang highly suspicious; were they calling her every ten-plus seconds? Otherwise, how could their timing be so precise?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Early the next morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After waking up, Sui Lingfang immediately brought this matter up with Jin Li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The person in charge of 'PICK~Next Diva' personally called last night to invite you to participate in the recording of the fourth episode.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides that, several other video giants have also invited you to join their respective idol selection variety shows.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused, then added: \"Several persons in charge hinted to me that whatever price Penguin offers to hire you, they are willing to pay double.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li was stunned, then immediately shook her head: \"We shouldn't play with this kind of price difference; it's easy to offend people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sui Lingfang nodded: \"That's what I think too. If we really continue participating, we should choose Penguin. For no other reason than the popularity of that variety show; it is the best choice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moreover,\" she said meaningfully, \"previously we didn't know their staff were playing dirty tricks, but now that we do, our company can also negotiate some benefits in return.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other entertainment companies, upon seeing a star become popular, would desperately make them accept job schedules to earn money, regardless of any planning or lack thereof.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the eyes of the company, a star's prime is very short; only a few can remain popular for long, while most stars vanish after a brief gust of wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, one must make as much money as possible while the heat is on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Chenxi Entertainment still respected Jin Li quite a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were a small company, while Jin Li counted as a major star.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During their cooperation, the dominant party called the shots; Jin Li's popularity had long placed her in an invincible position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, Sui Lingfang did not insist that Jin Li must participate in the fourth episode, sticking to her previous statement: with poor health, everything depends on fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li thought for a moment and asked, \"Regarding Penguin, when do they plan to record the fourth episode?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sui Lingfang replied, \"They told me they need to give the contestants more rehearsal time, so they won't record next week; they'll wait until the week after next to film.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li said, \"In that case, tell them I might not be able to accept yet; I can only make a decision the week after next. If they're willing to wait, they can hold on; if not, then let it go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Variety show recordings consumed considerable physical energy; Jin Li was reluctant to accept, constantly worrying that some mishap might occur during filming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to be fair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her current immense popularity was also the result of variety show exposure; burning incense and scratching cards had merely made her explode in fame, but it was the variety shows that stabilized her popularity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entertainment industry also valued the exchange of personal favors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some engagements were not simply a matter of refusing if one did not wish to take them; sometimes, one had to repay favors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, Penguin Station had given her the crucial opening segment for two consecutive episodes; just based on their willingness to vigorously promote her stage performance, Jin Li could not refuse to save face for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sui Lingfang understood this point as well, which was why she had suggested that if Jin Li truly intended to participate, she should prioritize \"PICK~Next Stop Diva.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Jin Li made such a request.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they were willing to wait, demonstrating their determination to invite her to this variety show, then she would continue to participate. If they were unwilling to wait, then both parties could part ways amicably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facts proved that Jin Li had underestimated the production team's determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barely had Sui Lingfang conveyed the message when the person in charge on the other end personally called, saying, \"No problem; we are willing to wait on our end.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Considering Teacher Jin Li's physical condition, she need not participate in the building sweep and tutoring for the next episode; she only needs to appear on the recording stage. She can arrive on the day of the official recording.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the production team showing such sincere intent, Jin Li would not refuse to save face, and she quickly agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spent five days cultivating her mind and body within the Daoist temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after Duomi Cosmetics repeatedly urged her to return for the commercial shoot did Jin Li reluctantly leave the Daoist temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before departing, she paid respects to all three deities enshrined in the Hall of the Three Pure Ones, namely: Yuqing (Celestial Venerable of the Primordial Beginning), Shangqing (Celestial Venerable of the Numinous Treasure), and Taiqing (Celestial Venerable of the Dao and Its Virtue).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stepping out of Tianxuan Temple, a vast, continuous surge of divine power poured into her body; Jin Li felt her spirit was exceptionally vigorous at that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt an inflated sense of confidence, as though she could endure pulling two consecutive all-nighters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The divine power bestowed this time was even more substantial than the last!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What she did not know was that the moment she had just left Tianxuan Temple, the media immediately exposed news of her days spent cultivating mind and body there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I said I wouldn't set a flag, yet I broke my promise on schedule; I'll strive to update during the day for you all T^T The word count remains 6K; I hope to maintain this consistently. Here's a picture of a koi fish for you, casually snapped by a friend while traveling; it looks just like the pond where Jin Li sits in meditation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PS: Sacrificing the fortune of a friend's book; a male-oriented Red Chamber novel, written in a seasoned style, with a harem opening later on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Red Chamber Splendor,\" Author: Fei Guoguo\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",4531,"2026-06-15T03:49:58.712Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","bb70bb26a77974094208e595b805fdba51f88814e6bb660a03918bffe8bcaa81","i-became-a-viral-sensation-in-the-entertainment--chapter-64","i-became-a-viral-sensation-in-the-entertainment--chapter-62",794,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-became-a-viral-sensation-in-the-entertainment--cover.jpg"]