I Became Famous in Showbiz by Talking Behind People's Backs

After failing to land a role at an obscure online drama audition, Qian Zi cursed under her breath.

Ding! Your Badmouthing System is now online.

When her agent tried to do something shady, Qian Zi broke free and whispered behind his back, “He's got a fat head and a belly with more grease than a cesspool. And he thinks he's something?”

Badmouthing achievement +1. Luck +1. The company boss gave Qian Zi a chance to appear on a variety show.

On the show, a young heartthrob claimed he was incredibly talented and born to be an entertainer. Qian Zi quietly muttered behind his back, “If all you've got is your face, why bother with show business? Your features are all over the place, and now even your last redeeming quality is gone.”

Badmouthing achievement +1. Luck +1. A famous film director was impressed by Qian Zi's looks and aura and invited her to appear in his latest movie.

An award-winning actress went on and on about how smart and brilliant her son was, while her daughter schemed for attention. Qian Zi quietly cursed behind her back, “You only made a comeback thanks to your daughter, and you still have the nerve to put on airs. Fake motherly love, all you do is spout high-minded nonsense.”

Badmouthing achievement +1. Luck +1. While having barbecue downstairs from her apartment, Qian Zi met a little girl as pretty as a doll. Turns out she was the niece of the entertainment industry's biggest company president. What a pleasure to meet you!

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Bai Yang looked at the woman standing before him, grease at the corner of her mouth and his niece by her side. Since his niece liked her, he'd give her a few opportunities and see if she knew how to make the most of them.

One day, Qian Zi suddenly realized that she'd become famous, despite spending all her time hiding behind the protagonists and badmouthing people.

(The story is entirely fictional and based on no real people. Please don't assume it depicts anyone.)