I Signed In to the Entertainment Industry and Became a Best Actor

Chen Yan, a bit-part actor struggling to make it in Beijing, lives in a basement, survives on cold steamed buns, and takes whatever background roles he can find. Competition in the Chinese entertainment industry is fierce, resources are monopolized by big money, and it’s hard for ordinary people to get ahead. On a stormy night, he binds himself to a sign-in System. By checking in at a different location each day, he can earn rewards. Sign in on a film set to gain acting experience, sign in while sleeping to awaken a talent, or exchange lucky-draw prizes for resource vouchers. While others climb the ladder through connections, he quietly transforms himself by relying on the System. From stunt double to supporting actor, from variety-show dark horse to leading man in a serious drama, he makes one comeback after another. While traffic stars are still busy inflating their numbers, he has already earned his place on the awards stage through sheer talent. Sign in at Hengdian and gain an emperor’s bearing; check in at the Yuewang Temple and discover a sense of duty to home and country. In the end, he wins Best Actor, launches the Young Seedling Project, and helps restore integrity to the industry. The System chimes: “The worldline has been corrected.” He becomes a beacon in the entertainment industry.