Chapter 1

In the bustling broadcasting hall, everyone was in a hurry, showing a very busy scene.

Among the crowd, there stood a young man with a clear and refined face and deep, round eyes, looking lost and somewhat at a loss.

This young man was Ye Wenxuan, and at this moment, his brain was in a state of shutdown...

"I... I was preparing for my new album, how... how did I end up in this穿越 (穿越 means '穿越' in Chinese, which can be translated as '穿越' in English, but in this context, it means 'time travel' or 'transported to another world')!" Ye Wenxuan was a bit dazed.

Originally, he was working hard on his new album, but due to being too busy, he fell asleep and woke up to find himself transported to another world.

Ye Wenxuan was a third-tier singer, well, actually, he was a singer that no one knew...

After struggling for ten years, he finally got a chance. His company gave him an opportunity to release an album, with only two songs, but it was enough to make him extremely excited. However, he woke up to find himself in a parallel world similar to Earth.

The body owner in this world was also named Ye Wenxuan, an 18-year-old high school senior. Because he had a good singing voice, his deskmate, Wang Shiyu, secretly signed him up for the hottest singing competition, "National Good Voice," which was similar to "The Voice of China."

Additionally, Ye Wenxuan discovered that this world was different from the other one, though the main storyline was similar. However, this world was not as disaster-prone, and the economy and military were thriving, making the country strong.

The world had been at peace for over a hundred years, and the cultural industry had reached an unprecedented peak, with its influence growing year by year. The influence of cultural and entertainment superstars was enormous, and the copyright system was highly developed. Anyone who dared to produce pirated content would face severe punishment, with a minimum sentence of five to six years.

Moreover, Ye Wenxuan was pleasantly surprised to find that there were no stars like Jay Chou, JJ Lin, or Jacky Cheung in this world. Jin Yong and Gu Long did not exist either. The movies were all different, which meant...

Thinking about this, Ye Wenxuan's body trembled with excitement. This meant that all the wealth from the previous world was his. His dream of standing at the peak of the entertainment industry could finally come true!

Just as he was immersed in his excitement, a clear, lark-like female voice interrupted him.

"Ye Wenxuan, what are you standing there for? Hurry up and go in, it's almost your turn!" A sweet-faced girl with a ponytail pushed him from behind, urging him towards the door, her voice slightly anxious.

Ye Wenxuan knew this was Wang Shiyu, who had secretly signed him up for "Good Voice." He smiled bitterly and said, "Shiyu, I'm going in now. Can you bring my guitar in?"

"Sure, go in first, I'll bring it right away." Wang Shiyu pushed him into the waiting room and turned to get his guitar.

Ye Wenxuan walked into the waiting room, where three other people were also waiting: two men and one woman. Ye Wenxuan politely greeted them, "Hello, I'm Ye Wenxuan."

The three people glanced at Ye Wenxuan. The girl smiled and nodded, while the two men looked at him with disdain and ignored him. One of them even muttered, "Anyone can pass the preliminary round, but just look at what kind of person he is." The room was small, and his voice was loud enough for everyone to hear.

The girl frowned slightly but said nothing. Ye Wenxuan felt a bit awkward, but his mature soul had long been accustomed to such attitudes, so he didn't say anything and found a corner to sit in.

He began to think about what song to perform. This was a live broadcast program, and from the preliminary round onwards, the entire process would be live-streamed until the end. He couldn't mess up, or he would be in big trouble.

While he was thinking about the songs, a voice suddenly interrupted his thoughts.

Ding! The Great Entertainer System is starting...

Initialization...

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"Host, hello. The Great Entertainer System is at your service!"

Ye Wenxuan was startled by the sudden voice and looked at the other three, but they showed no signs of hearing anything.

He lowered his voice and whispered, "What are you?"

"I am the Great Entertainer System, not a thing. I can help the host reach the pinnacle of the entertainment industry and become an all-powerful superstar." A mechanical voice replied.

"You... What can you do?" Ye Wenxuan was so excited that he stuttered.

"The host can communicate with me through thoughts without speaking. Your current state makes you look like an idiot!"

Ye Wenxuan's eyes twitched slightly. He was actually being looked down upon by a system. I'll endure it!

The system's voice continued, "The Great Entertainer System now has two functions: the task function and the ability function."

Ding!

"Newbie Task: How can a star not be recognized! Pass the preliminary round of 'National Good Voice' and gain a thousand fans. Task reward: Unlock the skill function and receive a skill draw! Work hard, young man!"

Hearing the task from the Great Entertainer System, Ye Wenxuan thought about it carefully. Passing the preliminary round didn't seem too difficult, but gaining a thousand fans was a bit challenging. It looked like he would have to use a big move!

First, he decided to check the ability function. With a thought, a virtual window appeared in his mind, displaying Ye Wenxuan's various ability levels.

Singing: B+ level. System prompt: You are a beginner in singing, but with a good song, you have a chance to become famous!

Acting: D level. System prompt: You would be suitable for acting as a corpse!

Directing: D level. System prompt: You can勉强 (勉强 means '勉强' in Chinese, which can be translated as '勉强' in English, but in this context, it means 'barely') manage to shoot short videos with your phone!

Looking at his abilities, Ye Wenxuan felt a bit discouraged. After all, he was a music expert in his previous life, but he only had a B+ level, which was quite disappointing...

As for the other abilities, Ye Wenxuan didn't feel too bad, as he hadn't explored them much, and low ability levels were understandable. However, what did the system mean by "you would be suitable for acting as a corpse"? Do corpses need to be acted out? Come on, system, let's have a chat, and I'll show you why flowers are so red!

After complaining in his mind, Ye Wenxuan started to consider what song to choose. He needed to pick something that matched his age, otherwise, he wouldn't be able to explain how he created it in the future. If he was exposed, he would be in trouble, so he had to be careful.

This narrowed down his options. There were many classic songs about youth and school life, all of which were highly popular and enduring.

Finally, Ye Wenxuan's eyes lit up as he thought of a great song. It was very suitable and classic. He made up his mind and decided to choose it.

At that moment, Wang Shiyu entered the room with Ye Wenxuan's guitar. She handed it to him and said, "Wenxuan, you must sing well and try your best to advance. Our classmates might be watching you on TV right now."

"Sure, I'll do my best. Just watch me from below!" Ye Wenxuan's face showed a hint of confidence.

"Blowing your own horn, huh? A little kid wants to be a star, how ridiculous." The young man who had mocked Ye Wenxuan earlier spoke up again.

Ye Wenxuan's eyebrows twitched, and he was a bit angry, but before he could say anything, Wang Shiyu spoke up, "How can you talk like that? What's wrong with being young? You're older, but you're still on the same stage and in the same waiting room. How ridiculous!"

"You..." Zhou Gutong stood up, pointing at Wang Shiyu, clearly furious. Wang Shiyu's words had hit a sore spot.

Indeed, he was angry because he had struggled for years to finally pass the preliminary round and make it to the big stage, only to find a kid on the same level as him. Unable to control his anger, he lashed out in public. Now, his wound had been exposed, and he was enraged, wanting to push Wang Shiyu.

A cold light flashed in Ye Wenxuan's eyes. How dare he lay a hand on a girl? A scumbag! He stood up, his 1.8-meter tall, muscular frame making him look imposing. Compared to the 1.7-meter-tall Zhou Gutong, they were not in the same league.

Just as the three of them were in a standoff, a voice came from outside.

"Number 16, Ye Wenxuan, please come on stage..."