I Must Be Seeing Things: The Internet’s Most Hated Actress Became an Olympic Champion

Name: I Must Be Seeing Things: The Internet’s Most Hated Actress Became an Olympic Champion
Author: Sticky Superhero

起猛了，全网黑女星变奥运冠军了

by Sticky Superhero (黏性超人)

Status: Ongoing
Length: 530k Words
Genre: Modern Romance
Subgenre: Entertainment Stardom
Updated: 1y ago
English: Request a translation

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Synopsis

[Face-slapping + scumbag takedowns + feel-good story + strong female lead + extra sweet]

In 2036, the national sport has lost its former glory, and even the country’s strongest players can only go toe-to-toe with foreign opponents. Rising star Jiang Ran once had the chance to lead the national table tennis team back to the top, but after being framed, she died in despair, unable to even pick up a paddle again. When she wakes, she discovers she has become Jiang Ran, an obscure actress hated across the internet. She’s currently being mocked by everyone for clinging to a movie star, acting like a diva, and faking a fainting spell.

A netizen comments: Fine, I’ll point Jiang Ran in the right direction. 1. Invent an AIDS vaccine. 2. Solve Japan’s nuclear wastewater discharge problem. 3. Get the national football team into the World Cup. 4. Lead the national table tennis team back to the top.

Jiang Ran: You got it.

Netizens: ?

The tour, the Asian Cup, the World Cup, the World Championships, the Olympics.

An obnoxious woman who had insulted China gets crushed 11-0. A cocky young player who’d made a bold claim is taught a lesson, then wipes away tears after the match and says, “I still have a long way to go before I can match Sister Ranran.”

Only then do people realize Jiang Ran wasn’t joking.

With her left hand uninjured, Jiang Ran is unstoppable. She’ll reclaim every championship she missed out on in her previous life. And those who framed her and her parents will pay, one by one.

And what about the person who quietly protected her all along in her previous life?

The figure following close behind in the pouring rain, the clenched fists and silent prayers by the court, the restrained yet hopeful gaze beside her hospital bed.

Without depression clouding her mind, she’s remarkably clearheaded and can feel every trace of that love.

She turns around. The other person is still there, waiting for her.

[Set in a fictional world, no real-life inspirations. Please don’t read too much into it, thank you.]

Other names

The Scandal-Ridden Star Is Reborn and Dominates the World of Table Tennis黑料女星重生后，乒乓打爆全世界Alternate title on Fanqie

Stats

236Chapters

89Reads · 30 days

107.4kReads · all time

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One thing I really liked was how well the female lead's passion for table tennis and her competitive spirit were portrayed, with relatively delicate writing. However, there were just too many scumbags, creating a subtle sense of frustration as the female lead fought against a world that had gone mad.
23 likes2y ago
It's really good! This is the first time I've read a novel about table tennis. It's so cool! I watched the TV series starring Bai Jingting before, and I was really impressed by his handsomeness back then. So I started reading this novel, and it's great! 👍
16 likes2y ago
This is so good! You know, finding a decent, good-looking novel amidst all those ridiculous and outrageous stories is already incredibly difficult. 🥺🥺🥺 Author, please update more often! QAQ It's really good. I've been looking for novels about the Chinese national table tennis team lately. So many of them made me cringe, but this one is readable.
15 likes2y ago
Seeing the latest chapter, it's undoubtedly a niche but worthwhile read. The subject matter doesn't immediately draw readers in. While my country's current table tennis team isn't as dominant as before, they're still at the world's peak. Therefore, in the reader's mind, table tennis is a sure-fire way to win championships.
12 likes2y ago
This new book is fantastic! It made me feel like I was spinning in the air. The characters are well-developed, the plot flows smoothly, and the writing is delicate. The latest chapter was so moving, Xiao Jiang's innocence was finally proven... But who could she tell about the grievances she suffered? She must have been heartbroken when she could no longer play tennis before she died.
10 likes2y ago
Comparing this to reality, it's really quite interesting. I worry that our national sport, table tennis, might really become a plot point in a book in 2036. Chen Meng won the championship, yet she was still attacked so harshly by haters, just like Jiang Ran. The author gave her a rebirth, which proved the haters wrong, but in the real world, those who are hurt can only silently endure it. Chen Meng and Xiao Pang are both like that…
7 likes2y ago
I've read up to chapter 103, and it's really, really good. Although I don't know much about table tennis, I think it's generally enjoyable. The male lead has a good sense of propriety, and the female lead is incredibly capable. I'm really looking forward to seeing her dominate in various table tennis tournaments. The following text is confusing and misleading; it ruins the impression. Please don't associate this with athletes.
6 likes2y ago
I love it! I hope to see more of the matches, and I hope the pace can be sped up a little bit. Keep it up, Master! \(≧▽≦)/~
5 likes2y ago
I don't understand table tennis, but the author writes exceptionally well; it's definitely worth continuing to read! Also, this is the first time I've ever cried while reading a book... I've been reading novels for so many years, and this is the first time I've ever cried... I'm not usually a crybaby...
5 likes2y ago
I'm recommending this book because there are so few books like this. It's rare to find one where the protagonist understands sports and manages to balance career and love without any issues. I hope Jiang Ran can achieve a Grand Slam in this life and finish the journey she didn't complete in her previous life (˶‾᷄ ⁻̫ ‾᷅˵)
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