[{"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-69":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},1941233,2650,"Chapter 69: PICK~Next Stop Diva Fan Meeting","i-became-a-viral-sensation-in-the-entertainment--chapter-69",69,"\u003Cp>\"PICK~Next Stop Diva\" Episode 4 has been successfully recorded!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The further the recording progressed, the more Qiu Qiwen seemed to understand Jin Li's painstaking efforts, appropriately adjusting her speaking style.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her critiques remained grounded in reality, yet she now sprinkled in some lighthearted and witty remarks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although those words sounded a bit awkward, they were still far better than an entire session of stiff preaching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this experience under her belt, Jin Li believed Qiu Qiwen would do even better next time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the production team's format, recording another five or six episodes of this show posed no problem; as long as she found her stylistic niche, getting screen time would be easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Night fell, and countless stars dotted the boundless, vast sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiu Qiwen had long since packed her luggage; the moment the recording ended, her assistant urged her to rush off to another location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet she still made a special trip over to say a few words to Jin Li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jin Li, thank you; you did me a huge favor this time,\" Qiu Qiwen said gratefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two were not exchanging any secrets, so there was no need for secrecy; they spoke openly and generously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li shook her head: \"We each got what we needed; it was mutually beneficial.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiu Qiwen nodded on the surface, but in her heart, she thought otherwise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had engaged in resource exchanges before, but none of the several stars she had previously collaborated with were like Jin Li, who would even turn around and lift her up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was no longer a mere exchange of resources; it was mentorship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she was a top-tier star, she did not truly believe that Jin Li was obligated or supposed to do this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren't for the fact that the year-end evaluation month had not yet arrived, Jin Li's popularity would surely have propelled her to the top tier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Jin Li's past reputation was hardly poor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the Pink Girl Group debuted four years ago, they were famous across Dajiangnanbei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of Jin Li, she dared not claim to be a senior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiu Qiwen spoke vaguely: \"If you have any projects that interest you, just tell me when you need help; if I can assist, I certainly will.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Jin Li had not yet publicly announced her entry into the entertainment industry, Qiu Qiwen would not play the villain by leaking the news prematurely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our company holds significant advantages in certain projects; I'm rushing to a film set right now, as the company has secured a leading female role for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A leading female role?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li was somewhat surprised: \"Can you handle the workload? Don't you still have to record the show?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiu Qiwen nodded: \"It was agreed upon when I accepted the role that I would record this variety show; the production team even hopes I can draw more viewers, and once the recording concludes, they will issue an announcement about my joining the cast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li thought for a moment and said, \"Actually, there is something I might need your help with; let's discuss it later on WeChat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiu Qiwen glanced at her assistant, who immediately produced a gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who knows when we'll meet again; let us part with the hope of future reunion; this small token of gratitude is hardly sufficient, so please do not refuse it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiu Qiwen pressed the gift into Jin Li's hands and turned away decisively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed she feared Jin Li might return the gift, for she walked quite quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li blinked, lowering her head to look at the gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had actually intended to say thank you, but Qiu Qiwen walked away too fast, leaving her no chance to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh, how is it that someone can receive gifts just for recording a variety show? I'm a resident mentor, yet I got nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Qinglian sauntered slowly over to Jin Li's side, sighing deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li smiled, implying something deeper: \"Teacher Qiu is a person of true emotion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Qinglian raised an eyebrow: \"I know; that's why I find her more agreeable than Lian Baozhi; being someone with clear-cut loves and hates is better than being a petty person who fans the flames from behind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li continued staying near the Mazu Temple, going live to solve problems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time it was truly much quieter; only she was present, as everyone else had rushed off to attend to their schedules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three days later, \"PICK~Next Stop Diva\" announced the second batch of eliminated contestants; even Jin Li, who had been holed up in the apartment solving problems and studying, heard about this fierce battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside Chenxi Entertainment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sui Lingfang held a small meeting with Jin Li to discuss subsequent schedule arrangements; instead of bringing up the main business first, she started with gossip about this variety show.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister Fang clicked her tongue in amazement: \"Tencent's goal has been achieved; this elimination round completely followed a 'breeding gu' slaughter mode; casual passersby contributed little, while the voting battles between the contestants' fans were far more intense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A popular contestant from a team sitting at the bottom of the rankings, just to avoid elimination, had her fans mobilize to raise four million votes; can you believe it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li found it hard to believe: \"Could it be that her fanbase is particularly large? With a bigger base, four million isn't impossible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sui Lingfang shook her head: \"That contestant ranks tenth on the overall popularity list; in variety shows like this, contestant popularity is distributed in a pyramid structure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The gap between the fans of the tenth-ranked contestant and those of the eighth, ninth, eleventh, and twelfth is not significant; therefore, these four million votes represent the explosive power generated within a limited fanbase.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li clicked her tongue: \"Is there any meaning in doing this? They may have saved their team's ranking from elimination this time, but they will be eliminated next time; a team cannot rely on just one person exerting effort; everyone else must step up as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sui Lingfang shrugged: \"That is not for us to consider; fan traffic operates precisely in this mode.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If one can be loved by fans and also possess formidable strength, then they should become a top-tier star, not remain merely a contestant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nowadays, there are countless people selling dreams and nostalgia; I suspect the next episode of 'PICK~Next Stop Diva' will also be edited following this same pattern.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fans cannot become the light themselves, but they can use their own power to lift the idol they love into becoming a beam of light.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li frowned and shook her head: \"This model is not quite right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sui Lingfang also knew it was not quite right, but what could be done about it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Capital chases profit; unless regulated by heavy-handed crackdowns, it will forever pursue interests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is simply that Chenxi Entertainment cannot master this traffic game; lacking good trainees, they also do not wish to throw huge sums of money into it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Otherwise, we would probably have already fallen into the traffic trap by now, spending every day thinking about how to cultivate fans for our artists and then harvesting them like leeks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sui Lingfang said: \"Where in the industry do they care whether the circle is healthy? Otherwise, why is the fandom culture so detested?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, I am not saying there is anything wrong with the profession of being an idol, nor that there is anything wrong with fans who like idols; liking someone is not a mistake; it is just that the entire operational process of this circle is somewhat abnormal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She changed the subject. \"The only relatively healthy group is the March Sky boy band; they've recently been reducing their reliance on traffic stars and attempting a transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Idols can only rely on their youth; those who serve others with their beauty will inevitably lose favor as their looks fade. To last long in the entertainment industry, one must ultimately rely on true ability.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li lowered her head to glance at the tablet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It displayed the list of teams advancing in this round.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gong Jiajia, whom she had been following, had maintained her ranking, and her team had also advanced, placing one spot higher than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li specifically checked the popularity scores of each member and noticed that the previously low-popularity contestants in the team had gained some popularity in this ranking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn't very clear about the other teams, but this particular group seemed to improve with every round.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing the gossip, Sui Lingfang turned to business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the next half month, you have two engagements to attend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first is an online fan meeting hosted by Duomi Cosmetics; they will finalize the attendee list within two weeks, limited to one hundred people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second engagement is a charity event organized by Cat Paw Live Streaming Network.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You mentioned during your stream that you wanted to experience a project aiding farmers, so Cat Paw has invited you to participate in a live-streaming sales event.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li nodded. \"That's fine. Just remember to send me the event schedule in advance so I can prepare.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sui Lingfang paused. \"You're willing to do live-streaming sales? I recall you saying before that you weren't interested in that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li smiled gently, revealing two dimples. Her voice was soft and tender, as if coaxing someone, enough to electrify even Sui Lingfang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, I have no interest in doing live-streaming sales for commercial products, but helping farmers sell their goods through a charity project sounds great. I hope I can help them sell some items.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sui Lingfang clicked her tongue and couldn't help but speak her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You truly have the heart of a Bodhisattva! Could it be that the Buddha sent you down to enlighten the mortal world?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li whispered, \"It's a deity, not the Buddha. It's clearly the Heavenly Venerable!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sui Lingfang dismissed it perfunctorily. \"Alright, alright, Heavenly Venerable, it's the Heavenly Venerable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li was speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, in this day and age, no one believes the truth even when it's spoken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>April 1st, April Fools' Day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Colorful wines, balloons of every hue, and lush green grass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li sipped on a non-alcoholic cocktail, wearing a simple white princess dress. The puffy lace hem outlined a perfect curve, making her legs look long and straight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On her head, she wore a wreath made of white and pink flowers. As she emerged from the layers of trees, she looked like an innocent flower fairy, unaware of worldly affairs, descending into the mortal realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today was the fan meeting hosted by Duomi Cosmetics, and Jin Li had specially drawn a small koi fish at the corner of her eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jin Li!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister, does your fish pond still need fish? I want to be your fish!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Bao, I love you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Jin Li appeared, the fans abandoned all reserve. The hundred fans seemed to possess immense energy, their screams coming one after another without end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li waved and smiled at them, then picked up the microphone. \"Sister's fish pond doesn't raise ordinary fish. Are you all koi fish?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahhh!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The content of today's fan meeting was very simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The host would ask Jin Li some questions, roughly about her impression of Duomi, how she formed a connection with them, and what future collaborations they might have.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Q&A, Duomi would randomly select games and also randomly pick fans from the audience to come on stage and play with Jin Li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li noticed that not all attendees at the fan meeting were girls; there were several boys as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister Fang accompanied her to this engagement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While resting backstage, she said, \"For this Duomi fan meeting, spots were allocated entirely based on purchase volume. The people here have each spent up to millions annually on Duomi cosmetics.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li was somewhat surprised. \"One person couldn't possibly use that much, could they?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister Fang affirmed, \"They can. Duomi Cosmetics has a high-end product line that isn't sold publicly but is marketed only to platinum clients.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, certainly not everyone here buys high-end products. Some are likely acting as agents, purchasing on behalf of people abroad, which explains their extremely high purchase volumes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li suddenly understood. \"Of the three hundred and sixty trades, each produces its own expert. Being a purchasing agent is also a lucrative path, profiting from the information gap between domestic and foreign markets and the exchange rate differences.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sui Lingfang said, \"I noticed there were male fans. I reviewed the game list provided by Duomi and removed some games requiring physical contact. Do you need to finalize the game content on your end?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li shook her head. \"No need. Let's just draw randomly later; I want to keep it a surprise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, it was time for the game segment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first fan drawn was a female fan, and the game selected was for Jin Li to hold her hand while singing a song.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the female fan came on stage, she was moved to tears, revealing that today was her birthday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li immediately changed the song to \"Happy Birthday\" and privately instructed Sister Fang to prepare a birthday gift for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second fan drawn was also a female fan; the randomly selected game was to stare at each other for twenty seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shortly after the game began, the fan's face turned crimson, and she shouted that she couldn't take it anymore, while everyone else below the stage laughed in a group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li finally changed it to hugging her for a photo. Learning that she was still a university student, Jin Li personally wrote her a card with the message \"A Future as Bright as Brocade.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last fan drawn was a male fan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he came on stage, he said excitedly, \"Jin Li, can I decide the game program?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Jin Li could react, the male fan pulled a stack of scratch cards from his pocket. \"Jin Li, can you scratch the cards with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li shook her head rapidly. \"No, no, spare me! I don't scratch cards!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd burst into laughter again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other celebrities satisfy their fans' requests; why does Jin Li retreat three paces at the mere suggestion?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The male fan voiced everyone's thoughts. \"Jin Li, don't worry. I don't think you're a koi fish, nor do I believe you'll win a prize. Just scratch the cards with me; I bought these scratch cards randomly anyway!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li spoke with utmost solemnity and seriousness: \"Your thinking is quite correct; I am not a lucky carp. 'Lucky carp' is merely a pun, and furthermore, I do not scratch cards.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about this: I will give this stack of scratch cards to you as a gift, and I will transfer the money to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The netizens watching the live stream sent a continuous barrage of [Hahahaha].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Jin Li: Don't come over here!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Scratch Card: Come on, baby, come into my arms!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Jin Li: No, don't come over here!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I can already understand Jin Li's thoughts; is she afraid of accidentally scratching out several hundred thousand again?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Explanation is concealment, explanation is fact. Baby Li, do not evade; charge forward bravely!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I always thought it was hype before, but seeing Jin Li like this now, I suddenly really want to see how she handles scratching cards?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the fan meeting venue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After repeated communications, the game was finally set as fans scratching cards, with Jin Li standing by to help announce the numbers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The male fan acted quickly, without any hesitation or coyness; he picked up a coin and finished scratching the entire stack of cards in no time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li took the scratch cards and checked them for him one by one: \"This one won 10 yuan, this one won 20, this one didn't win...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon reaching the last scratch card, Jin Li subconsciously said, \"This one didn't... wait!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression froze, her eyes widening. \"This one won 10,000, right? It is 10,000, isn't it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A staff member nearby helped take a look, and the female host also looked, confirming definitively: \"Yes, it won 10,000.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The male fan said excitedly, \"I only bought one thousand yuan worth of scratch cards, yet I won ten thousand! Jin Li, you truly are a lucky carp in human form!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li: \"...Thank you, but I am not, and I do not deserve that title.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Hahaha, even without participating personally, you still couldn't escape it.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Laughing myself to death; so I should inherit your Huabei debt, is that it?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Beep—White Bar Card!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Beep—The 'Prosperous Person, Even More Prosperous Hands' buff has been delivered.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Jin Li was still holding her fan meeting, the March Sky boy group had just finished the rehearsal and coordination for \"PICK~Next Diva.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had a performance stage scheduled for every episode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had they not specifically cleared their schedules, they might have struggled to keep up, as the rehearsal time allotted for each dance was not much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the resting room, Gu Cheng subconsciously took out his phone to watch the live stream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not stumble upon Jin Li's self-study live stream, but he did come across the Duomi Cosmetics fan meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xingdong was sitting right beside him; joining him in watching Jin Li's number-announcing process, he couldn't help but sigh:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Jin Li's luck is truly unmatched in this industry. Other celebrities hype up their personas, but she is the opposite; no matter how hard she tries to tear that label off, she cannot. The phrase 'Jin Li is the actual lucky carp' refers precisely to her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Yi came over to watch, and seeing that Jin Li on the screen looked in good spirits and condition, he asked, \"So, how have you considered that matter? Should we invite Sister Jin Li to participate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Updating tomorrow at noon! As long as I maintain a stable update schedule, I will start the mode of requesting votes (*^▽^*) Rubbing my hands in anticipation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",3019,"2026-06-15T03:49:58.712Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","53959a6d15498859d329e6e90c72a963b31ada2211fa82c8600ca8a0d5be34e3","i-became-a-viral-sensation-in-the-entertainment--chapter-70","i-became-a-viral-sensation-in-the-entertainment--chapter-68",794,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-became-a-viral-sensation-in-the-entertainment--cover.jpg"]