Chapter 1: Star Collapse Counterattack System

Yanjing.

Quanji Hotel.

Zhou Jin, who had not long graduated from the Beijing Film Academy, sighed as he looked at his own handsome reflection in the bathroom mirror.

Only brothers who are equally handsome could understand his pain.

Being asked for his number by beauties on the street, having notes slipped to him by the department belle during public lectures, and even being propositioned by a female star for a sugar-baby arrangement just for taking a part-time modeling gig.

And this female star was none other than Yang Mi, who had exploded in popularity thanks to *Sword of Legends* and *Palace*.

After the modeling event concluded, Yang Mi had called him to the dressing room alone and proposed the arrangement.

Zhou Jin, of course, refused.

First, as a transmigrator, how could he possibly agree to be a kept man?

Second, he preferred to be the one in control; even if there were to be such an arrangement, it would be him keeping Yang Mi after he became famous, not the other way around.

Zhou Jin naturally had the confidence to become famous; he had actually transmigrated from 2026 to 2013.

Looking at the contract from a top-tier entertainment company in his hand, Zhou Jin felt his heart racing.

As long as he signed this contract, combined with his foresight, he would surely become a superstar in no time.

Just then, a transparent light screen appeared before him.

【At 35, you have already been a disgraced star in the entertainment industry for 13 years. Looking back on the first half of your life—】

【At 18, you were admitted to the Beijing Film Academy; because you were too handsome, you were hailed as the school hunk in your freshman year.】

【At 20, relying on your handsome looks and 183cm frame, you gained some fame in the print modeling circle.】

Zhou Jin stared at the light screen, silent for three seconds.

Good news: the system has arrived.

Bad news: the system is a bit mentally challenged; it arrived 13 years too early.

Zhou Jin was speechless: "I just graduated from the Beijing Film Academy, I'm only 22, not 35. This mentally challenged system is way too unreliable!"

"And I've only just entered the entertainment industry, how am I already a disgraced star?"

Before he could finish his confusion, the transparent light screen in front of him continued to refresh.

【At 22, you graduated from the Beijing Film Academy, received an invitation from a top entertainment company, and at the same time, you were scouted by Da Mimi. Holding the contract, you proudly rejected her unspoken rules.】

【At 22, you were careless and didn't know the contract you signed was a "servitude agreement." Because you refused to submit to the unspoken rules of a greasy middle-aged female investor, you were framed, disgraced, and then blacklisted for ten years.】

【At 32, the ten-year period passed, and you attempted a comeback, but because your acting was too poor and your singing was terrible, the comeback failed.】

【At 35, you completely gave up and prepared to enter the adult industry, but upon seeing a wealthy woman who looked like the Watermelon Sister, you couldn't hold back and vomited, causing the wealthy woman to have a mental breakdown. You were blacklisted for a second time in the male model circle of the entertainment industry.】

【Summarizing the first half of your life: despite your love of pleasure, laziness, failure to read contracts, gullibility toward villains, terrible singing, and disastrous acting... but does this entertainment industry not have any fault at all?】

【In short—you have been a disgraced star for 13 years. The Star Collapse Counterattack System has been successfully activated.】

After reading his future, Zhou Jin looked at the "servitude agreement" in his hand and fell silent.

Sure enough, there is no such thing as a free lunch.

For someone just starting out, not getting scammed is the rarity.

At this moment, the light screen popped up again; this time, it was his own attribute panel.

【Name: Zhou Jin】

【Age: 35, Height: 183cm, Weight: 80kg】

【Basic Attributes: Strength 78, Endurance 64, Agility 58】

【Superstar Attributes: Appearance 91, Acting Skill 60, Singing Skill 50】

【Works: None】

【Assets: Balance 12,352 Yuan.】

……

After reading through all his attributes.

Zhou Jin felt a jolt of energy.

"My appearance is already at 91, which is indeed high, but my acting is a bit low, just barely at the passing line—a typical traffic-star panel."

Zhou Jin felt a bit helpless.

【Ding! Main quest unlocked—successfully audition for an important supporting role.】

【Reward 1: Acting Skill +3. Reward 2: Character Experience Card x1. Reward 3: Luck Card x1.】

(Note: You can only choose one of the basic rewards; the higher the mission evaluation, the more rewards you can choose.)

After reading the mission rewards, Zhou Jin's eyes lit up instinctively; these were all things he wanted.

"Get an audition opportunity, and successfully audition?"

Zhou Jin felt a headache; he had just graduated from the Beijing Film Academy, where was he supposed to find an audition opportunity?

Right, Yang Mi, who wanted to keep him!

Zhou Jin's eyes suddenly brightened.

Without a moment's hesitation, he decisively dialed the number Yang Mi had left behind, his tone sincere:

"Hello, Sister Mi, this is Zhou Jin. I admit I spoke too loudly just now; actually, I admire you very much."

Just as Zhou Jin was preparing to continue with some flattery.

"Beep, beep, beep..." The call was hung up directly by Yang Mi.

Zhou Jin was stunned, then put down the phone helplessly.

"Sigh, I guess there's no chance to stand up to Da Mimi now."

Suddenly, the phone on his table vibrated.

Picking up the phone, it was a text message from Yang Mi; the content was just a room number.

"Star River Bay, Building 3, 601."

Zhou Jin's eyes lit up.

"This... the situation has turned around, Da Mimi is still waiting in the dim light!"

Zhou Jin immediately took a shower, changed his clothes, went out, and hailed a taxi to Star River Bay.

As a high-end residential area, outsiders naturally couldn't come and go as they pleased, especially in a neighborhood like this, filled with stars, where privacy was paramount.

But with his handsome face and model physique, before Zhou Jin could even speak at the gate, the security guard politely lifted the barrier and invited him in.

Clearly, they had mistaken him for a star.

Zhou Jin wandered around the complex for a while and spotted several familiar stars. Arriving at the door of Building 3, 601, he took a deep breath and was just about to raise his hand to knock.

He discovered the door was ajar.

"Sister Mi, it's me."

"Come in."

A somewhat familiar voice came from inside.

Zhou Jin pushed the door open and walked in; the nearly 300-square-meter flat had a very large living room.

He changed into a pair of slippers and walked over, emboldening himself to admire the view.

Yang Mi was working out in the living room, currently doing hip and leg stretches.

A tight black sports bra and a pair of grey yoga pants outlined her youthful, toned physique to perfection.

Sweat soaked through the thin fabric, clinging tightly to her skin.

Following her slender, graceful neck upward was a highly recognizable fox-like beauty's face.

A few strands of black hair, dampened by sweat, clung to her cheeks, her eyes veiled in a mist of water, exuding a natural, charming allure.

"As expected of Da Mimi..." Zhou Jin's Adam's apple bobbed as he admired this vivid, fragrant scene, his heart skipping a beat uncontrollably.

Yang Mi seemed not to notice Zhou Jin, continuing to work out on her own.

Zhou Jin watched for a while and finally couldn't help but say: "Sister Mi, don't compensate with your back; your force point is wrong, sink your waist."

Yang Mi was stunned for a moment, then instinctively followed Zhou Jin's guidance.

Sure enough, the effect was much better.

"You know fitness?" Yang Mi was somewhat surprised.

"I know a little."

Zhou Jin pointed to Yang Mi's slender waist and asked: "You're hurting your waist like this; do you need me to help you?"

"Mm."

Zhou Jin half-squatted down, his warm, broad hand pressing onto her slender lower back, his other hand supporting the outside of her thigh: "Tighten your core, follow my force and rise."

Zhou Jin's palm pressed against Yang Mi's fair skin, slightly dampened by sweat.

Yang Mi's delicate body trembled violently.

She instinctively wanted to break free, but after exerting force according to Zhou Jin's guidance, she discovered that her previously sore waist miraculously stopped hurting.

【Detected that the host is having intimate interaction with top-tier female star Yang Mi; Hidden Mission completed—Networking; Reward: Random Intermediate Entry.】