Entertainment Industry Novels: Chinese Pop Culture Is the Coolest 文娱小说，华流才是最屌

1. 351 向 Aspiring to Become a Superstar 向往成为巨星 Sour and Spicy Shredded Potatoes酸辣土逗丝Urban1.5M WordsCompleted If you enjoy the simple pleasures of a slower pace, why not stay awhile? No System, no contrived tropes, no harem, just a leisurely pace. There's none of that scheming and backstabbing. After waking up, Xu Luo transmigrates to a parallel world and suddenly becomes rich. With no lofty ambitions, he plans to live carefree, eat his fill, and wait for death. But after unexpectedly joining an outdoor livestream variety show, he gradually becomes a world-famous superstar. 7.3kReads8.5Score41114d adds
2. 352 相 After a Failed Blind Date, I Met Bai Lu on Meet Yourself 相亲失败，我在向往初见白露 Sword Pointing to Nine Songs剑指九歌Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [One Female Lead + Bai Lu + Entertainment Industry + System (but with a fairly minor presence) + Positive Energy] Yun Mu transmigrates to a parallel world. By a twist of fate, he takes part in the filming of Back to the Fields, making what should have been its final season a smash hit once again. Yun Mu becomes famous in the variety-show world and receives invitations from all the major, long-running shows. Without exception, every show returns to its former glory with Yun Mu’s help. Along the w 6.3kReads9.0Score37514d adds
3. 353 盖 The Peerless Little Benevolent Doctor 盖世小仁医 Eggplant Stir-Fried with Pork Floss茄子炒肉松Urban201k WordsOngoing Eight years ago, Zhou Feng’s happy life was shattered. His enemies came after him, his entire family was wiped out, and he nearly died while being hunted. He spent eight years in the mountains, where a stroke of fortune led him to inherit the ancestral Scripture of the Saint of Fortune. A saint is one who commands respect and embodies righteousness! With medical skills that defied the heavens, he stirred up the whole world! A little acupuncture? Easy! A little poison? Easy! A little woman... Wel 4Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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   After eight years of rigorous training in the deep mountains, Zhou Feng, having endured countless hardships, finally obtained the "Sage of Destiny Technique." Mastering the power of destiny, he bravely rescued beauties in the mortal world, swept away villains, and embarked on an invincible path!

4. 354 一 I Woke Up and Somehow Became a Celebrity? 一觉睡醒，我咋成明星了？ Pork, Scallions, and Braised Glass Noodles猪肉大葱炖粉条Urban913k WordsCompleted Chen Zheng transmigrates into a man with the same name in a parallel world much like Earth. The man is a total nobody, with no connections and no talent. Luckily, Chen Zheng still remembers all kinds of songs and famous film and TV titles from Earth. Though, sure, you can film a variety show for the opening, but why does it have to turn into a deserted-island survival challenge? Isn’t this a bit much? 18Reads—Score—14d adds
5. 355 穿 I Transmigrated into a Book as the Villain, and Let the Dragon King’s Sister Sleep in My Bed 穿书反派，我让龙王妹妹住被窝 Old Moon旧月Urban3.0M WordsOngoing From the start, he became a rich heir, with a beautiful wife and a CEO older sister... But Xu Mu couldn't bring himself to be happy. He'd become a brainless villain in a novel, one who beat and berated his wife and made the Dragon King's younger sister sleep in a doghouse. When the Dragon King returned, he'd scatter Xu Mu's ashes to the winds. Fortunately, Xu Mu awakened the Justice System and was determined to change his doomed fate. He became a good husband who cherished his wife, and a great 145.3kReads8.0Score16.7k14d adds
6. 356 娱 Showbiz: I Never Meant to Live Off a Woman 娱乐：我真没想吃软饭 RCRHUrban117k WordsOngoing [Chinese entertainment + reborn + business + multiple heroines + everyday life + lighthearted] Back in 1994, Lin Ye only wanted to make a quick fortune and then lie flat. Little did he know that after living off a woman once, there'd be no stopping him. Wang Fei: I just like feeding him. What's it to you? Fan Xiaopang: From now on, he'll live off me. I'll be the rich one. Li Dabai: I could live off him. Lin Qingxia: He's so good at what he does. Living off a woman is no big deal. Gong Li: T 2.1kReads—Score38914d adds

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7. 357 爆 Going Viral Starts with Calling the Cops 爆红从报警开始 Yu Siyuan余四元Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Microdrama style, silly and lighthearted. The protagonist has no romantic pairings, male or female. Actor Mo Fei gets a Role System. From a holy monk, he gains an ability to attract criminals; from a serial killer, he learns human anatomy; from a detective, he learns to talk to cats; from a master thief, he learns sleight of hand... To everyone else, all of this seems downright bizarre. Would a normal actor radiate murderous intent? Would a normal actor know the human body so well? Would a norma 58.9kReads9.5Score7.9k14d adds

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8. 358 我 I'm a Celebrity. What's Wrong with Doing a Side Hustle? 我一个明星，搞点副业很合理吧？ My Meat Is Really Tasty我肉真好吃Urban2.4M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to a parallel world, Lin Xia becomes a minor celebrity stuck near the bottom of the industry. Everyone knows that D-list celebrities are treated worse than dogs. Life is tough, so Lin Xia makes a living with odd jobs. To get by, Lin Xia has no choice but to take up some side gigs. Day one: picking a lock at someone’s home, netting 200 yuan. Day two: setting up a fortune-telling stall, netting 500 yuan. Day three: selling cartoon-print underwear at a street stall, netting 800 71.1kReads9.2Score6.2k14d adds
9. 359 娱 Showbiz: He Caught a Snake with His Bare Hands, and You Call Him a Pretty Boy 娱乐：徒手擒蛇，你说他是小鲜肉 A Lucky Fortune Slip一支上上签Urban636k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + System + Showbiz + Comedy + Livestreaming + The Ultimate Troll + Best Actor + Focused on Stirring Up Trouble… and Work! + An Overpowered Male Lead!] Ye Su transmigrates into a parallel world and becomes a D-list pretty boy mocked by the entire internet. How could he put up with that? He has to make a splash! He has to win fans! So he joins variety shows and completely derails their usual style. “He catches a venomous snake with his bare hands? It coils around his hand while he 11kReads9.2Score83914d adds
10. 360 签 Sign-In: From the Family's Rebellious Son to the All-Around Heavenly King 签到：从家中逆子到全能天王 Honey-Glazed Roasted Sweet Potato蜜汁烤红薯Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Classic Power Fantasy] [Explosive Action] [All-Rounder] He gains a new skill every day through sign-in. And so history’s greatest musician, painter, sports legend, scientist, and more begin to emerge. A story of someone gradually becoming downright superhuman begins. 30.1kReads9.0Score2.7k14d adds
11. 361 极 Extreme Life: It Begins with Acceleration 极限人生：从加速中开始 Wang Shizi love王石子loveUrban1.4M WordsCompleted [The Brothers] [Variety Shows] [Brainy Variety Shows] [Mind Games] [Travel] [Everyday Life] [No Female Lead] This is a variety-show novel, not an extreme sports novel. Extreme sports only appear at the beginning, so apologies for that. Brainy variety shows, travel shows, and other variety programs. … Don't ask. Mo Wen, a master's graduate of Kyoto Sport University, joined Go Faster at a friend's invitation, becoming a hunter. Later, at the director's recommendation, he appeared on Forest Evoluti 2.5kReads8.7Score13714d adds
12. 362 异 Age of Superpowers: Beastly Frenzy 异能纪元：魔兽狂潮 Blue-Feathered Little Xi蓝羽小西Urban323k WordsCompleted A hundred years ago, an accidental expedition allowed humanity to touch the other side of history. Human greed eventually opened a forbidden door, ushering society into a new era. An ordinary college student was enjoying everyday campus life when an encounter changed everything. Did the arrival of the Age of the Other Races really bring a new world to Earth? And what truth lies behind it all? —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Exploration violates taboos, and a century ago, humanity stepped into an era of alien races. An ordinary college student encounters an accident, and a journey to uncover the truth of this mysterious new era begins!

13. 363 众 The Civilization of All Beings 众生文明 Wei Sangtian未桑田Urban207k WordsOngoing (Break every cliché and confront every unsolved mystery. Cozy moments and an unconventional style. Those with conventional values, proceed with caution!) He is the son of King Zhou and Daji, yet he grew up in the new century! He is a prodigy in science and philosophy, but another civilization’s legacy lies hidden in his mind. Bringing together the finest of two civilizations, he will show you what you’ve never seen and tell you what you’ve never heard. The path to the myriad heavens lies beneath —Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    The Heavenly Book overlaps with reality; one wrong step means eternal death! Su Qing is reborn as a woman, possessing god-like talent, and raises her sword against Luo Yunni. Lone courage is her creed, revenge is her starting point, and she will ultimately rewrite the martial world!

14. 364 这 This Star Doesn’t Want to Improve 这个明星不想进步 Little Little Little Demon Lord小小小魔尊Urban384k WordsOngoing [Showbiz] + [Daily Life] + [Multiple Heroines] + [Classic Songs] My name is Li Xin. When I opened my eyes, I realized I’d probably transmigrated. I racked my brains trying to figure out why I’d been chosen, but since I’d been given another life, I might as well make it a good one~ Just kidding! I’d had more than enough of being a corporate drone in my previous life. This time, I’d rather be a lazy fish. Unfortunately, the power of the world won’t let a handsome guy lie flat!!! Also known as: “I 8Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A former singer, suppressed and disappeared due to unspoken rules, was taken over by a time traveler who only wanted to give up. However, his emergency replacement performance at a gala went viral, causing the live stream's popularity to skyrocket, and he unexpectedly unlocked the ability to absorb memories, completely ruining his plan to settle down in the entertainment industry.

15. 365 穿 Transmigrating to Another World: From Nobody to Legendary Singer 穿越异界，从小透明到绝代歌王 The Old Man at the Head of Lanyan Village摆烂村村头大爷Urban128k WordsOngoing [Showbiz] [No System] [One Heroine] [Slow Burn (Maybe?)] Han Yu transmigrates to another world and becomes a rookie trainee forced to terminate his contract. The disappointments and regrets of his past life will eventually fade. With decades of hard-won experience and a head full of memories, he sets out to fulfill his old dreams in this new world. Every song is a hit! Come and check it out! —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    New book, looks alright, Hua Liu

16. 366 穿 After I Transmigrated, I Started an Entertainment Company and Conquered the Industry 穿越后，我开娱乐公司称霸娱乐圈 Eat Until I'm Full吃饭吃到饱Urban163k WordsOngoing Gu Can transmigrates and unexpectedly awakens a System. In his previous life, Gu Can was a singer who made a living through livestreaming. After transmigrating, he finds himself a young master of a wealthy family. Though he could have spent his whole life lying flat on his family’s wealth, Gu Can resolutely chooses to start an entertainment company and fulfill his dream from his previous life. One song, “Goodbye,” brings the graduation party to tears! One song, “Red Performer,” inspires an offic 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Holding the treasure trove of Earth's entertainment industry in his hands, Gu Can ignites a music revolution in a parallel world! Starting from the campus stage, he ignites graduation season with "Goodbye" and conquers the music scene with "Red-Clad Ladies." Facing suppression from capital, he breaks through with his original talent; with his forward-thinking vision, he builds his own entertainment empire.

17. 367 这 This Star Wants to Take It Easy 这个明星想摆烂 Even Old Guys Have Culture老登也是文化人Urban152k WordsOngoing At thirty, I was a broke loser. Then my soul transmigrated into the body of a pretty boy kept by a sugar mommy. I got dumped without mercy the moment I arrived, so I turned around and called the cops. All I wanted was to scrape by and take it easy, but my enemies were too crafty. They went down before I even had to try. A rhyme is a rhyme, skr. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Talent is the only true measure of success; idols take a backseat.

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