Summary
Synopsis:
After eight years as a trainee, Chi Rui never got her debut; instead, she died from overwork and transmigrated into a book.
The former “Ace Trainee” has been reborn as the entertainment industry’s most hated “Beautiful Failure”—a cannon fodder side character destined for a bad end. But Chi Rui isn’t giving up on her dreams. She turns around and signs up for the new season of the girl group survival show, National Girls.
As the episodes air, the audience notices something: the Chi Rui who used to trip over her own feet while dancing, and the Chi Rui whose high notes cracked like thunder at concerts… seems to have become a completely different person.
Anti-fans: Who is this dancing queen? Who is this enchantress stealing my soul with a single glance? This can’t be Chi Rui, right?!
Chi Rui, who was once cursed into oblivion and nearly voted out, suddenly sees her ranking skyrocket. It seems a mysterious “whale” (big spender) force is pouring money in to push her name to the very top.
Led by the story’s original heroine, Bai Chang, several industry giants are following Chi Rui everywhere, throwing money at her like water: “Rui Rui, don’t go! We can still spend more! Our Rui Rui must debut at the Center position!”
Old Chi Rui: Beautiful waste, never interacts with fans.
Current Chi Rui: Master professional, non-stop fan service.
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The original Bai Chang used to ignore the former Chi Rui. But ever since a new soul took over the body…
During Initial Evaluations:
Bai Chang (Deeply moved): “You’re amazing. No matter what people say about you this time, I hope you don’t give up.”
Chi Rui (Calm): “You just don’t want to lose that 200,000 yuan deposit. You’re afraid I’ll quit the race, aren’t you?”
Before the Public Performance:
Bai Chang (Serious): “As long as you are under HM Entertainment, I will support you.”
Chi Rui (Calm): “Then did you buy insurance for my legs, Boss?”
During a Variety Show Game (The Pocky/Cookie Challenge):
Bai Chang (Confident): “I’m ready.”
Chi Rui (Raises hand): “I volunteer to take the penalty instead.”
Host: “Request denied!”
Bai Chang: “…She’s hard to get. My wife is way too hard to get.”
Everyone thought Chi Rui was the one obsessively stalking the “Goddess” Bai Chang. However, during an interview, Bai Chang solemnly responded to a reporter: “I am the one unilaterally pursuing Chi Rui. She hasn’t said yes yet.”
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Note: Chapters marked with a “☆” involve a horror-themed Escape Room variety show. If you’re easily scared, maybe read those during the day!
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One-Sentence Summary: 100-point Idol, 0-point Lover.
Theme: Gaining fans through talent & pursuing stars with rationality.