Showbiz: Starting Out as a Sharp-Tongued Judge

At a nationally popular talent show, an alluring young man walks onto the stage.

"Hello, judges. My name is Cai Xukun. My parents died when I was little, and I've picked up ** and slept on the streets..."

Lu Chu waves his hand. "All right, quit your blabbering. We get it, you're an orphan. What are you going to sing? Hurry up!"

Cai Xukun: "Then I'll perform a song called 'You Are So Beautiful'!"

After a burst of singing, the red light comes on.

Lu Chu: "Stop, stop, stop! Are you here to cause trouble? A chicken sounds better than you. Next!"

Cai Xukun: "You're just jealous of my looks. You're not fit to be a judge..."

Lu Chu flies into a rage. "Get this guy off the stage!"

Reporter: "From judge to superstar, what was that journey like for you?"

Lu Chu: "Uh, I'm not actually that fond of singing. I just realized that they all sing so *badly..."

Reporter: "And now?"

Lu Chu: "I..."

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.