What's Going On with Entertainment Fiction? Looking for Good Reads 文娱都咋了，求点好书啊

1. 351 弹 The Second Book by Tan Jian Ting Chao 弹剑听潮的第2本书 Strumming a Sword and Listening to the Tide弹剑听潮Urban5.8M WordsCompleted In the world of fame and fortune, he keeps his resolve hidden beneath a steely exterior. He never compromises his principles, and every move reveals his true mettle... He plans before he acts, breaks deadlocks through hard work, and builds his reputation with foresight. Through the ups and downs of officialdom, he never forgets his original purpose. 125.4kReads9.4Score13.6kShelves

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   The first book is about political intrigue in officialdom; the second is about the entertainment industry.

2. 352 让 I Asked You to Film Cultural Relics, and You Made Escape from the British Museum 让你拍文物，你整逃出大英博物馆 Sticky Rice Cake年糕很黏Urban1.6M WordsOngoing Good news: He transmigrates into the body of a rich second-generation heir, with a million yuan in spending money each month. Bad news: On his very first day, his older sister cuts off his allowance. Good news: Completing film and TV production assignments can make his sister change her mind. Bad news: He’s overseas, but the assignment is to film cultural relics? Good news: His short film, Escape from the British Museum, suddenly goes viral. Bad news: His sister is in a car accident and falls in 356Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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   Another new work in the entertainment industry, the content is very fresh, and I was moved to tears from the very beginning.

3. 353 华 From Future's Son to the King of Love Songs in Chinese Entertainment 华娱从未来之子开始成为情歌天王 Life or Death死活Urban225k WordsOngoing Gu Long transmigrates into the recording studio for "Future's Son" and obtains the Love Song God System. From the start, he wins a huge following with the song "What's Wrong with That?"! He later appears in several hit television dramas and becomes a much sought-after A-list star. He is constantly embroiled in dating rumors with numerous actresses. After falling in love, he releases a love song, and after a breakup, he releases a heartbreak song. Netizens jokingly call him a love-song-making mac 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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   So far it seems alright, a combination of Tomorrow's Son and Idol Producer debut.

4. 354 我 I Really Don't Want to Join Show Business 我真不想去混娱乐圈 131313aUrban1.9M WordsOngoing [Slow-burn plot-driven story, humorous and heartwarming showbiz slice of life, one heroine, adorable kid, foul-mouthed lowbrow System, mutual healing] The idol storyline starts around Chapter 70, and it's so satisfying it'll make your head spin. “Mr. Jiang, ever since your dazzling debut on Tomorrow's Idol, you've overcome every obstacle to become a genius superstar at home and abroad. To this day, your songs are known all over the world, and so many of the films you've directed have become tre 26kReads9.1Score2.4kShelves

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   Landlord... The other book is by the same author, but he's a procrastinator; I'll wait until he finishes it before reading it.

5. 355 娱 Showbiz: Dumped by the Campus Belle, I Made My Debut at a Concert 娱乐：被校花分手，我演唱会出道 I Love Drinking Xishi Herbal Tea我爱喝西施凉茶Urban2.4M WordsCompleted [Entertainment industry + singing + no female lead + uplifting songs] Su Can transmigrates to the parallel-world Blue Star and arrives at a concert. “I came alone.” Faced with his beautiful schoolmate's outrageous remark, Su Can lets it go. He unexpectedly awakens a System. With one song, “Blue and White Porcelain,” he leaves his past life behind, cuts ties with the school beauty, and officially debuts! Then comes... “Lady Shexiang,” a tribute to Lady Shexiang that becomes a promotional song for 22.8kReads8.0Score2.3kShelves

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   [Sparrow's Masterpiece] The male protagonist transmigrates to a parallel world at the beginning. The original owner of this body is at a concert with the school beauty he's been pursuing for a long time. The male protagonist becomes a lucky audience member and goes on stage to sing an original song by Qinghua, bidding farewell to his past! [Facepalm]

6. 356 文 Showbiz: The Dad Came from Another World 文娱：奶爸他来自异世 Sister Dance of the Butterflies蝶舞姐Modern Romance597k WordsCompleted [No heroine or romance in this novel. The adorable little one is full of love! This book now has an upgraded version with multiple character voices. If you enjoy audiobooks, come check it out. Love you all!] Tao Zui, one of the top lyricists and composers on Earth, accidentally transmigrates to Blue Star and becomes Chen Feng, another songwriter. Chen Feng's life is currently a complete mess: his wife, Lin Qiaoyin, has just passed away, his young daughter, Chen Cheng, is seriously ill, and the f 2.3kReads8.4Score134Shelves

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   The protagonist focuses on behind-the-scenes work, is highly intelligent, has no female lead, and no ambiguous relationships. If you prefer a no-romance story, this is for you! [Laughs]

7. 357 娱 Showbiz: I Faked a Marriage Certificate with the Best Actress from the Start 娱乐：开局跟影后假领证 Clear Dreams Sway the River of Stars清梦摇星河Urban841k WordsCompleted Just after transmigrating, Luo Ye stares in confusion at a fake-dating contract with a top-tier actress. Why does he have to pretend to be the future movie queen’s boyfriend the moment he arrives, and even go get a marriage certificate with her? There’s no helping it. Out of a kind desire to help, Luo Ye “tearfully” signs the contract. But the former movie emperor, who wants to retire in this life and enjoy himself, ends up embarking on a dazzling rise to success in the entertainment industry! Y 1.6kReads8.4Score119Shelves

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   ① The male lead composes music. 🎶🎶🎶 ③ The male lead transmigrates and, to solve his survival problems, signs with a company to become a star. He uses the money from his first gig to start an entertainment company, later expanding into the catering industry, achieving success across multiple sectors, and ultimately making it onto the Forbes World's Most Listed Company, achieving the goals he set upon transmigrating! 🌸🌸🌸 ⑤⑥ The male lead is a director. 🎬🎬🎬

8. 358 文 Showbiz: My Superstar Girlfriend Is Both Sweet and Alluring 文娱：我的明星女友又甜又御 Burning Hot炙热如火Urban1.2M WordsCompleted (Entertainment industry + literary giant + acclaimed director + feel-good story + character growth) Amateur version: After returning from military service, Su Zi'an happened upon a short-video competition and shot to national fame with Escape from the British Museum. There are many dazzling stories on his road to becoming a great director. Come witness them all. “Anything directed by Su is guaranteed to be top quality!” “TV dramas, movies, documentaries: who can match his brilliance?” At the sa 3.3kReads7.3Score107Shelves
9. 359 都 I’ve Transmigrated, So Surely Singing and Writing Books Aren’t Crimes 都穿越了，会唱歌会写书不犯罪吧 Melatonin for Night Owls熬夜的褪黑素Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [The backlog is nice and hefty now, so it's ready to read. Lots of songs!] [Transmigration + feel-good story + everyday life + multiple secret identities + tons of songs + god-tier novels + one heroine + no System + lighthearted comedy + showbiz] After Lu Ming of Blue Star got drunk on fake liquor over a breakup, he gave Earth’s Lu Ming a chance. From then on, all sorts of stories and legends about him sprang up on Blue Star. And we are the witnesses to those stories and legends. 28Reads5.3Score—Shelves

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   The titles didn't do it justice; the first book has a lot of songs. The second one is also good, just less extensive.

10. 360 都 We Both Transmigrated, So Why Did I Only Make It Halfway? 都是穿越，凭什么我只穿一半 Eat Lotus Root, Cow吃藕牛Urban1.2M WordsCompleted A graduation short film brings Li Ran, who had already settled into an ordinary life, officially into the dazzling and unpredictable entertainment industry. A low-budget movie puts Li Ran, now in the entertainment industry, on the road to the top. As fame comes, friendship, love, and scheming all come rushing at Li Ran. Staying true to himself, Li Ran vows to edit together an entertainment career of his own. 8.2kReads8.3Score439Shelves
11. 361 我 Me, the Lyricist and Music King, and You Treat Me Like a Workhorse! 我，词爹曲皇，你拿我当牛马！ Wandering Cloud Sage流云散人Urban5.2M WordsOngoing [Showbiz + Variety Shows + Alternate Universe + System] This is a world unlike Earth in her previous life. Here, Huaguo has a thriving economy, but its entertainment industry has been stagnant for a long time, and even a flash-in-the-pan hit is hard to come by. Ye Huanqiu transmigrates into the body of a deadbeat office worker with the same name, who collapsed and died from working overtime. The guy was a junior arranger and lyricist at a small-to-medium songwriting company. Being skilled at bot 15.4kReads7.5Score1.1kShelves
12. 362 文 Showbiz: I'm Just a Teacher, Not Some Tycoon 文娱：我就一老师，真不是资本 Melatonin for Night Owls熬夜的褪黑素Urban51k WordsOngoing [Blue Star + Showbiz + Songwriting and Composition + Rewriting Classics + Multiple Secret Identities + Irreverent + No System + No Heroine + Teacher] A man transmigrates with the memories of his previous life. He helps his wife become a superstar, only to end up divorced. With nothing else to do, he takes his compensation and starts making variety shows, only to be blacklisted by his ex-wife’s lovesick fan. And our story begins on the day he is blacklisted... 37Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 363 我 I'm a Socially Anxious Guy, and My Goddess Wife Refuses to Divorce Me 我！社恐，女神老婆不肯跟我离婚 The Center Seat at the Dinner Table饭桌C位Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Urban Slice of Life + No System + Entertainment Industry + Both Leads Play the Pig to Eat the Tiger] [Three completed novels of over a million characters each. Quality guaranteed!] Li Shuo, a man with severe social anxiety, has barely transmigrated to a parallel world when his stepmother drags him off to meet a potential bride at her home. On the very day of the meeting, a “female ghost” accidentally pulls him into the civil affairs bureau, and they get married in a flash… He thought all they h 118.1kReads8.4Score12.8kShelves
14. 364 娱 Showbiz: You Were Told to Manage the Club, and Now They’re All Stars 娱乐：让你代管社团，全成明星了 Little Ji at Midnight午夜小叽Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Yi Wanzhou transmigrates to a parallel version of Hong Kong in 1984. To his astonishment, the inheritance his father left him turns out to be hundreds of idle young punks! To make sure these loyal punks don’t starve, Yi Wanzhou, armed with a God-Tier Film and Television System, starts making movies. After A Better Tomorrow becomes a smash hit, one classic after another is born under Yi Wanzhou’s direction! Young and Dangerous, Prison on Fire, Infernal Affairs... Star after star emerges! When the 2.5kReads7.8Score133Shelves
15. 365 凡 An Ordinary Man's Starbound Journey: I'm a Librarian 凡人星途：我是图书管理员 The Flying Fat Panda会飞的胖熊猫儿Urban221k WordsOngoing [Entertainment Industry + Behind the Scenes + Slow Burn + Variety Shows + Everyday Life + Romance] After transmigrating to a parallel world with the memories of Earth, and with the Yan and Chu kingdoms on the verge of merging, Lin Yi became a temporary librarian and began his behind-the-scenes career in entertainment. Years later, Lin Yi decided to step forward without hesitation, and countless members of the media swarmed him. A Yan Kingdom reporter asked, “Lin Yi, what inspired you to create s 87Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is an entertainment novel set in a fictional world. There are no real-life celebrities; the main characters are behind the scenes, and the story is adapted from works on Earth. It features two female leads, both with hidden identities. The story is heartwarming and humorous.

16. 366 娱 Showbiz: This Celebrity Is So Righteous It’s Almost Sinister 娱乐：这个明星正得发邪 Dreaming of Bodhi Beneath a Clear Moon and Lonely Lamp清月孤灯梦菩提Urban397k WordsCompleted After accidentally swapping souls with himself from a parallel universe, Su Muchen discovered he had become an orphan from a family of martyrs. Born into an arts troupe, he was both talented and good-looking, with powerful connections. Now that he had transmigrated with a System, wasn’t the entertainment industry his playground? He stepped into the audience’s sights with the song “Misaligned Time and Space (May Fourth Edition).” With a costume change in Yunnan Province, he let the people of Blue 1.1kReads6.6Score131Shelves
17. 367 娱 Showbiz: My Family Pushed Me to Marry, and My Match Turned Out to Be Shiye 娱乐：家里催婚，对象竟是诗爷 Beating the Lab Rat棒打小白鼠Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Showbiz + no System + easygoing daily life + multiple heroines + top-tier stars] Given another life, Lin Tang has one dream: to spread Yanhuang culture throughout the world. For that, he is even willing to sacrifice himself and win over Ivanka... A top-tier singer, a first-rate actor, a second-rate entrepreneur, and a third-rate good man. He debuts in 2003 and becomes an overnight sensation with a music video for “Fairy Tale.” That same year, he performs “Young China” at the Spring Festival Gal 11.7kReads6.8Score931Shelves

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    One of the few well-written stories about Liu Shishi, already completed with over a million words.

18. 368 摆 I Gave Up and Returned to the Village, and Became a Farm Artist! 摆烂回村，我成了农场艺术家！ Winter's Auspicious Snow三冬瑞雪Urban424k WordsCompleted [Entertainment + feel-good power fantasy + all-around talent + easygoing daily life] After transmigrating to a parallel world, Lin Hao awakens a Happy Farm System. But the System has other ideas, spending all day trying to make art! Well, there's nothing for it! I won't hide it anymore. I'm the king of art, and I'm coming clean! He casually writes a book and creates an entire genre. One novel, Battle Through the Heavens, creates the “trash talent breaks off engagement” genre! One novel, Jade 3kReads8.5Score155Shelves

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    This book is pretty good. There aren't too many complicated female characters. Currently, the main activities are writing books, composing and releasing songs, drawing comics, and making games. It's not too awkward, so I think it's alright.

19. 369 重 Reborn as the Beloved of Everyone: The Movie Emperor's Wife Is Poor and Fierce Again 重生团宠：影帝夫人又穷又凶 Not Dim-Witted After Waking Up睡醒不呆Modern Romance2.6M WordsCompleted [Print edition signed for publication] [Insanely outrageous wish-fulfillment + a few secret identities + savage online roasts + devoted romance with both leads’ first love + dazzling the world] In her previous life, she died with regrets. Now she has been reborn in the middle of a massive online hate campaign! If they’re going to hate on her anyway, she might as well stop pretending! Her scumbag fiancé gets shoved into a cold pool, then coughs and blames her? Sheng Wenyin: “What, caught a cold? 137.3kReads9.6Score14.4kShelves

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    The best entertainment industry novels, all told from the female protagonist's perspective. The story structure is reasonable, the plot is full of twists and turns, and it's lively and interesting. Every single one is a masterpiece; you absolutely won't regret jumping in! 💪💪💪💪💪

20. 370 神 God-Tier Teacher, Mass-Producing Superstar Kings! 神级教师，批发天王巨星！ Dong Fenghu东风胡Urban1.3M WordsCompleted [Teacher + nurturing talent + arts scene + helping people succeed] Xu Zeming transmigrated into a parallel world that was a cultural desert. Here, the Hua Xia nation was actually mocked internationally for having no culture! How could he put up with that?! He became an art school teacher, guiding a piano prodigy who refused to let his disability hold him back to the top once more! With his other hand, he unearthed an unknown sculpting genius, showed the world the wonders of Hua Xia woodcarving, 2.8kReads9.1Score267Shelves

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    Written by 1313, I personally think it's quite wonderful! You can check out the other two books if you're interested.

21. 371 只 I Only Make Money, Never Romance: I'm the Best Professional Simp! 只赚钱不谈情，职业舔狗我最行！ A Long Sigh长叹一声Urban3.9M WordsOngoing (Succubus + winning back the husband + lighthearted comedy + everyday campus life + no System + not reborn + sweet and angsty) A gambling-addicted dad, an alcoholic mom, a sick little sister, and a broken-hearted him. To make money, Lu Xing chose to provide emotional support instead of doing either brainwork or manual labor. Everyone knows Lu Xing is the humble pursuer of the aloof campus beauty Wei Qingyu. He loves her to his very core and takes care of her in every possible way! Wei Q 262.2kReads9.5Score19.2kShelves
22. 372 最 The Best Lyricist 最佳词作 Kong Liu空留Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Film and TV rights sold] One is a heroine, the other a pampered youngest son who’s always smiling. They work together seamlessly to resolve an unexpected crisis the first time they meet. The second time, she warns her younger cousin not to fall for someone like him. Then comes the Nth meeting, and with it, a lifetime together. 24.4kReads9.6Score3.3kShelves
23. 373 女 My Celebrity Boss Went on a Variety Show, and I Went Viral for Slacking Off 女明星老板上综艺，摸鱼的我火了 Grill Some Mussels烤个青口Urban410k WordsOngoing [Entertainment industry + transmigration + livestreaming + viral fame + mutual devotion + sweet everyday life] Chen Yu transmigrates to a parallel world and just wants to copy books and lie flat. Who knew that getting caught slacking off at work would be livestreamed to the whole internet, exposing the web-fiction mastermind “Fish God” before he had a chance to prepare? The big star Yu Luoyan, his childhood friend and boss, gets stood up by her show partner and becomes the target of ridicule acr 63.7kReads7.0Score5.4kShelves

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    This book is great, it's super good!

24. 374 结 After I Refused the Last-Minute Dowry Increase on My Wedding Day 结婚当天我拒绝了临时加彩礼之后 What Is There to Eat吃的是什么Urban4.6M WordsCompleted Rebirth + Top Student + Multiple Heroines + Daily Life + School Life + Smart Characters + No System + Entertainment Industry + Lighthearted Comedy. Starts out as a school-life story, then moves into the entertainment industry and the internet. 4.6 million characters, so there’s plenty to dig into. Well worth a read. A short drama adaptation is now available. Search for the novel’s title to watch. Thanks for your support. ^_^~ 41.2kReads8.1Score3kShelves

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    Rebirth in a school harem novel, combining school and entertainment industry, featuring the protagonist forming a girl group and establishing a company. Currently at 4.25 Million words.

25. 375 文 Showbiz: I Met Dilraba Three Times and We Got Married 文娱：我和胖迪见面三次就领证了 Fan Breeze扇子风Urban1.3M WordsCompleted (No System, parallel world, entertainment industry, celebrities, one heroine, Yearning, variety shows, movies, everyday life.) One heroine: Pang Di From the start, he became a fresh-faced star. They first met in an escape room, then met again on Yearning, and the third time was at the civil affairs bureau??? Who could possibly dislike chubby Pang Di? Years later, looking back on his life, Liu Yi had made variety shows famous, earned a reputation as a box-office charm, become a genius scre 6.5kReads8.7Score368Shelves

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    These are pretty good.

26. 376 娱 Showbiz: I Went Viral Selling Street Food. Is This Really a Pretty Boy? 娱乐：摆地摊翻红，这是小鲜肉？ Flowing Trace流痕Urban590k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to a parallel world, Qin Shou becomes a washed-up young star hated across the internet. To get him back in the spotlight, his company arranges for him to join a down-to-earth reality show called Setting Up a Street Stall with the Stars. But the production crew treats Qin Shou as a minor celebrity there to fill a slot and doesn't even give him a script. So, with no script to follow, Qin Shou lets loose completely. "Ma'am, feel this cashmere sweater. It's top-quality material. 4.4kReads8.9Score250Shelves

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    Currently, the only books I can still read to some extent are those I found somewhat readable. There was one I read before that was quite good, but I forgot the name, and I removed it from my bookshelf because the author stopped updating for six months. The books I'm recommending now are also somewhat quirky, but there are very few non-quirky books in the entertainment category. These are about the most readable I can manage. The content is lighthearted; if you're too serious about it, go check out something else!

27. 377 穿 After Transmigrating Into a Tragic Cannon Fodder, I Became a Top-Tier Star 穿成悲惨炮灰后我成了顶流 Salted Fish Biscuit in a Tree树上的咸鱼饼干Modern Romance527k WordsCompleted Jiang Zhi transmigrated into the body of a doomed supporting character. Her father was an alcoholic, gambler, and wife-beater; her weak mother favored sons over daughters. Her father would sell her, and after enduring inhuman torment, she would become a vicious woman who made a scene in front of the male and female leads once or twice. Then the male lead would expose photos of her with various men, triggering a wave of online abuse. One foggy morning, she would be hit by a car and killed. Jiang 6.4kReads9.1Score642Shelves

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    I personally think the first book, "Pre-Marriage," is good; I highly recommend the second one.

28. 378 女 The Supporting Female Clings to the Female Lead 女配抱紧女主大腿 I'm Drifting Deep in the Sea我在深飘飘Modern Romance453k WordsCompleted [Note: The male lead is Yu Luobai] From the start, Ji Nian wakes up after slitting her wrists, completely bewildered. After barely managing to survive, she discovers that she has transmigrated into the body of a B-list actress destined to die within three episodes. She’s drowning in scandals and, after terminating her contract, owes a staggering ten million in compensation. To pay off her debt, she decides to live frugally, ride the female lead’s halo to borrow some of her good fortune, and beco 26.1kReads9.3Score2.8kShelves
29. 379 摆 After Three Years of Slacking Off, the System Turned Me into a Cute Singer 摆烂三年，系统把我变成萌妹歌手 The Third Most Handsome in the Universe寰宇第三帅Urban817k WordsOngoing The film emperor of his previous life died unexpectedly. To his surprise, he not only gained a System but also transmigrated to a world with a barren entertainment industry. But in this life, all he wants is to slack off and coast. He doesn’t want to work hard anymore. Three years later, the System panicked. It not only gave him god-tier skills, but also switched his body with that of a beautiful celebrity. Viewers: This singer is so sweet. The actress: How is he so good at this?! Everything see 59Reads7.2Score—Shelves
30. 380 封 Blacklisted, I Sing at My Own Funeral, and the King of Hell Weeps on the Spot 封杀后我灵堂卖唱，阎王泪洒当场 Ouyang Wangdacai欧阳旺大财Urban897k WordsOngoing [Entertainment Industry + Transmigration + Underworld + Livestreaming + System + Wild Imagination + No Female Lead] Gu Bai transmigrates into the body of a singer who has been blacklisted. After offending a powerful figure in the entertainment industry, he is smeared by the media and cyberbullied by the entire internet. His career is ruined, and at home he has a blind younger sister who needs an exorbitant amount of money for treatment. Fortunately, Gu Bai binds himself to the [Voice from Beyond 1.4kReads9.1Score173Shelves

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    Bookworms with over 5000 words read across the internet are here! We cover all genres, from fast-paced to angsty, fast-paced and slow-paced. ① After being blacklisted, the protagonist obtains the "Voice of the Underworld" system. Yes, the "Underworld" system you're thinking of. After being blacklisted, he's practically forgotten, even singing at funerals, afraid to let anyone know his identity. Unexpectedly, during one of his funeral performances, a netizen posted a video of him online. Oh no! He's so washed up he can't even get work at funerals anymore. Little does he know, in this world full of haters, his fans are everywhere. [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration] ② The second book, I personally feel the rating is really low. The protagonist's predecessor suffered from brain cancer? No problem, the system is here! Kill the system to prolong life? Zun Du, fake Du, if I only have three years left, I still want to leave something behind in this world. Let my departure fill this world with hope. The ocean floor interprets two extremes. ③ The third book, a top choice for audiobook listeners, the complete songs are a must-have.

31. 381 娱 Showbiz: My Boss Makes Her Debut and Crushes Every Top-Tier Star 娱乐：我家老总出道，吊打众顶流 Eats Dates, Not Pits吃枣不吃核Urban224k WordsOngoing [Entertainment + no female lead + System + singing + film and television + variety shows + behind-the-scenes mogul] Chen Ran transmigrates to a parallel world. He becomes the head of a bankrupt entertainment company, competing in a talent show. Then he unexpectedly awakens the “Earnings System.” As long as he makes money by releasing entertainment content, he can exchange his earnings for points, resources, and skills. While the other contestants are still agonizing over what to sing, he casuall 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Can any experts help analyze this book? I think it's pretty good, but I just can't seem to get hooked. Is it because the author is a girl and doesn't appeal to male readers? This girl is always talking about how crazy the author is, it's hilarious!!!

32. 382 娱 Entertainment World's Daddy: My Secret Identity Was Exposed by a Cute Kid from the Start 娱乐奶爸，开局就被萌娃爆了马甲 Twelve拾貮Urban604k WordsCompleted Also known as: Isn't Dad's job to sing? How did I become the nation's daughter? [Urban everyday life + adorable child and doting dad + one female lead + showbiz] A warm, healing story with a slow build, not a fast-paced, imaginative power fantasy. The interactions between the adorable child, her dad, and her mom are sure to be fun, and the romance between the male and female leads will be sweet too. The author's previous two works both scored over 9 points, so you can read with confidence. If yo 4.8kReads9.2Score338Shelves

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    The male protagonist returned from the restroom to find his daughter livestreaming for him, singing "What's Wrong?" The livestream's viewership soared to tens of thousands. The man who used to be in the entertainment industry can no longer hide his past! 🥳

33. 383 中 The Chinese Academy of Sciences Came to the Entertainment Industry to Poach Someone! The Haters Were Stunned 中科院来娱乐圈捞人！黑粉全蒙了 Old Popsicle老雪糕Urban1.0M WordsCompleted “Thanks to [If You're This Capable, Why Not Join the Chinese Academy of Sciences?] for sending a hundred Carnival gifts. Boss, you're invulnerable to bullets and blades.” After turning down yet another visit from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Gu Ran turned around and explained the three ways to achieve controlled nuclear fusion to his fans. Other streamers' fans have an average education level of middle school. Gu Ran's fans average a PhD. 115.8kReads9.1Score17.3kShelves

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    What kind of idol do you see? Is it a shining star on stage, or a guide in the spiritual world? In this extraordinary book, we can find new answers. The concepts of consciousness, information, and resonance in water, seemingly obscure, actually conceal the true essence of idols. Like exemplary idols, their words and actions resonate with consciousness like slogans, conveying positive messages and inspiring fans' enthusiasm for action. With a survival-like spirit of enterprise, they help fans understand that a true idol is someone who inspires our inner strength and guides our growth.

34. 384 娱 Showbiz: A Top-Tier Star Goes to Prison, but I Refuse to Work a Sewing Machine 娱乐：进狱顶流，我绝不踩缝纫机 Maolishan毛栗山Urban1.2M WordsOngoing Lu Ye transmigrates by accident into the body of a top-tier star with the same name in a parallel world. But the moment he opens his eyes, he discovers that he is mired in all kinds of scandals and, framed by his rival, is sitting handcuffed in the dock, about to face ten years in prison. Faced with all this, the System that brought him here just cowers and pretends to be dead. Work a sewing machine? Not a chance. Lu Ye promptly threatens the System and gets his beginner's gift pack. Then he tur 1.3kReads8.4Score125Shelves

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    The protagonist is involved in a prison-themed entertainment series where he sends all his enemies to jail. He has a system and can watch it when he's bored.

35. 385 恶 After the Wicked Stepmother Started Studying Hard 恶毒后妈开卷后 Jingshui Yixing静水宜星Modern Romance600k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + showbiz + wish fulfillment + adorable child + mutually faithful + career-focused] Ning Qiyi wakes up one day to find she's transmigrated into a wealthy-family novel as the wicked stepmother. A daughter of the Ning family and formerly a top-tier starlet, she's willful and fiercely competitive. In an effort to outshine her universally adored cousin, she used her wiles to win over the male lead, Lu Xingyu. After an unhappy marriage, she indulged in collecting handsome me 728Reads9.0Score108Shelves

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    This book is really good; the little kid's witty remarks are especially funny and interesting.

36. 386 我 The Little Things Between Me and the Goddess 我和女神的二三事 Tianma Xiaofu天马小富Urban185k WordsOngoing At times, she can be a goddess. At other times, she's a total nutcase. A diary of raising an exotic beauty. Fu Long: Memories of my past life have brought me glory in this one. Watch me raise a goddess who's nothing like the one from my previous life. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You can keep an eye on it or raise it first.

37. 387 骄 The Proud Young Lady Doesn't Need Anyone to Understand Her 骄矜大小姐才不需要被人理解 The Moon Is a Flower微月是花Modern Romance518k WordsOngoing [Cool and aloof, quiet type x Tsundere, sharp-tongued, self-important type] [Mind reading + entertainment industry + equally matched leads + career-focused + sweet and angsty + adorable contrast] The haughty young lady is usually overbearing and full of herself. Her overly blunt personality makes her a classic case of someone others can't stand. By a twist of fate, she ends up spending time with someone she dislikes, a person who normally barely says a word. As they get to know each other, she d —Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 388 他 He Goes Wild, She Sells Swords, and Their Dating Show Goes Off the Rails 他发癫，她贩剑，恋综画风被带偏 Zhang Xianhe张显赫Urban2.2M WordsOngoing [Goofy comedy + memes + one heroine + sweet romance + entertainment industry + dating show + System] In a parallel world, Ji Feng was assigned by his company to appear on the dating show Love Loading on Toilet TV. At the same time, his System activated! A dating show? Even a dog wouldn't... film one! But this is a high-traffic "sweet romance" show, so of course I'll do it! He was paired with Shen Xiazhi, a Sichuan-Chongqing actress who had been blacklisted and was known as the production team's 51.3kReads8.9Score6.9kShelves

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    This book! Absolutely hilarious. [Eating melon][Eating melon][Eating melon] Electronic pickled mustard tuber plus 1! The protagonist, Ji Feng, transmigrates to a parallel world and is dragged by his company to participate in Hunan TV's dating reality show, "Love Loading," while simultaneously activating his system! A dating reality show? Even dogs wouldn't film it! It's a high-traffic, "sweet" dating reality show! He's paired with Shen Xiazhi, a Sichuan-Chongqing actress who's been sidelined, and is known as the show's nightmare. Other guest couples force their personas, act affected, feign sweetness, and have scripted romances. Ji Feng and Shen Xiazhi, on the other hand, give up easily, quit halfway, argue with everyone, and stay up all night!

39. 389 娱 Showbiz: From the Start, I Announce My Marriage to Tong Liya! 娱乐：开局官宣，老婆佟丽娅！ Fengfeng Huohuo1峰峰火火1Urban109k WordsOngoing [One female lead] [True love] [Sweet romance] [Funny everyday life] Yun Feng woke up to find himself lying next to Tong Liya. From the start, he went public with their relationship and awakened the Entertainment Wife-Doting System. “I'll make my wife a star.” Variety shows, songs, TV dramas, films: he's an all-rounder... He launched an outdoor variety show, starting with My Dearest House, and took the internet by storm. He pioneered Chinese-style songs that were presented to other countries as 8.1kReads—Score1kShelves

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    I highly recommend this book. It's incredibly good, super funny, and a single-female-lead entertainment novel. Tong Liya started outdoor variety shows, pioneered Chinese style, and starred in classic films and television dramas!

40. 390 让 You Put Me on a Dating Show, and I Take the Superstar on a Three-Wheeler Joyride 让你上恋综，你带天后三蹦子狂飙 Tianpeng Yuanshuai天蓬圆帅Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [Entertainment industry + livestreaming + dating show + diva + comedy + goofy fun + lighthearted] Ye Feng transmigrates to a parallel world and becomes a washed-up celebrity with nothing going for him but his looks! He joins a dating show right from the start, and as luck would have it, three of the four female guests are his ex-girlfriends! But when the show begins, viewers across the country realize that something is off about Ye Feng! “Shocking! A popular idol carries a 400-pound pig and 6.9kReads8.4Score626Shelves

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    Let me recommend a few books first. Actually, I'm really looking for a book where the protagonist starts off by acting with his sister. He has twin sisters, but the protagonist is adopted. He has a system that maxes out his talents, and then while practicing piano in the piano room, he's discovered by a visiting master. If you find this book, please recommend it to me. Thank you.

41. 391 平 The Uncrowned Wordsmith of a Parallel World? Just to Make His Wife Happy 平行世界未冕词神？只为哄好老婆 Xuande Yanyan Sets Off for Beijing玄德翼燕京起Modern Romance367k WordsCompleted Liu Lingyun, a lifelong bachelor, suffered a sudden heart attack and died after staying up all night writing lyrics and music. When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in the body of a scumbag. Thus began his journey of anonymous redemption, doting on his wife, supporting her dreams, and becoming a devoted dad. 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A story of a loving wife, inspiring children, and motivational songs like "Invisible Wings," "The Direction of Light," and "Flowers Bloom All the Way." It's a story without a system or finger-based elements, depicting the growth of an ordinary person.

42. 392 娱 Showbiz: The Successor to the Deyun Society? Do I Even Care? 娱乐：德云少班主？我稀罕吗 Rui Mingluo瑞明洛Urban605k WordsCompleted [Listening to the Book Is an Even Better Experience] [Comedy + No System + Sketch Comedy + Entertainment + Meme References + Brain Parking Lot] Right from the start, Guo Dalin is dealing with his father, Guo Degang, constantly putting him down and manipulating him, as well as a contract from his stepmother that makes him the legal representative with zero shares. Guo Dalin wonders if he’s really supposed to keep scraping by at Deyunxuan. To hell with that! I’m done! Starting today, I, Guo Dalin, 321Reads6.6Score101Shelves

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    A different kind of entertainment article, definitely featuring familiar names.

43. 393 我 I’m a Master Procrastinator, and My Crazy Antics Stun Rich Beauties 我，摸鱼达人，骚操作惊呆白富美 Xi Dou汐豆Urban2.8M WordsCompleted Qin Xun, a university student doing an internship, joins a newly founded marketing company and becomes a proud assistant planner. On his first day, he binds to a slacking-off System. As long as he goofs off at work, he can accumulate slacking points and earn rewards. Just as he’s making the most of his time slacking away in an unnoticed corner of the office, all while sporting the title of Outstanding Employee, a cool, aloof new female colleague is assigned to sit beside him by the HR manager. “ 39.9kReads8.5Score4.1kShelves

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    A masterpiece that received a high score on the Tomato Awards!

44. 394 闪 Flash Marriage to Liu Tianxian 闪婚刘天仙 Nine-Headed Lion Cat九头狮子猫Urban350k WordsCompleted I married Liu Yifei! It’s 2008, and the “Fairy Sister” has been driven out of show business by online attacks. The Fairy Sister wants to divorce me? No way! “Steady, honey. Just wait till I send you into space!” 7.8kReads8.8Score269Shelves

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    Sweet romance novel, single female lead

45. 395 我 I'm the Greatest Composer in Another World 我是异界最牛作曲人 Clouds over the Hillside半山云Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Feel-good power fantasy] [Over 10,000 reviews] [This book is addictive: the more you read, the more hooked you get] [No CP] [No official female lead, but a supporting woman has feelings for him] [Healing] [Positive energy] Reborn as the lead singer of a band, only to be abandoned by his bandmates! With the classic hits from his previous life, Zhang Chen astonishes everyone time and again! Performers chase after him, and fans wait with bated breath! The whole country begs him to host the Spring 6.3kReads8.5Score372Shelves

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    ①Is this world really this cruel? Everyone else transmigrates into a prince or princess, a billionaire, or a rich young master. But he transmigrated with a terminal illness and no money. Fortunately, he awakened an entertainment therapy system, which allows him to extend his lifespan simply by singing and releasing songs.

46. 396 娱 Showbiz: Shipping Brainrot Couples Is Driving Me Insane 娱乐：磕精神CP，越磕越神经 Ye Chen307夜辰307Urban287k WordsOngoing Entertainment industry + one true love + absurd humor + unexpected contrast + wreaking havoc Lin Jiangfeng starts with Chinese Paladin and goes on to wreak havoc across the entire entertainment industry, leaving it in utter chaos. First, he messes with Chinese Paladin's leading lady, Chen Moran. Then, on a dating show, he turns his attention to the idols adored by countless fans. Heh heh heh. The goddesses are knocked off their pedestals, and the male idols crack, revealing their true colors. Th —Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 397 再 Reviving Chinese Classics and Igniting a Traditional Culture Craze 再现华语经典，我开启国风狂潮 Happy Dance Instructor快乐的舞蹈导师Urban1.7M WordsOngoing [Showbiz + traditional Chinese style + no System + genius + superstar] Chen Zheyu transmigrated into a single-parent family, where he and his mother relied on each other. Although they didn't have much, he was content, having been an orphan in his previous life. Then one day, his mother fell ill and urgently needed 500,000 yuan. With no other choice, he picked up a guitar and began busking on the street. At the music plaza, his song “Listen to Mom” expressed his love for his mother and the since 438Reads7.9Score113Shelves

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    There's a depressing book by PDD, and another one with a suona (a traditional Chinese wind instrument) that's perfect for audiobook listening.

48. 398 穷 On a Budget Travel Variety Show, You Take the Best Actress Out for Feasts and Fun 穷游综艺，你却带影后吃香喝辣 Half Wild半身轻狂Urban1.0M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to an ordinary world, dad Su Yuchen finds himself a washed-up singer hated by the entire internet. Thanks to powerful connections, he lands a spot on a hit variety show called Crazy Budget Travel. He's prepared to endure all kinds of hardships on the trip, but never expects to awaken the “Strongest Bragging Celebrity System.” The System's ultimate goal is to turn him into the most versatile, boastful superstar of all time. From then on, the trip he takes with a movie queen s 1.3kReads8.9Score116Shelves
49. 399 开 You Cooked a Chicken from the Start, and You Call This an Eight-Year-Old? 开局杀鸡做菜，你管这叫八岁？ Strolling in the Night Breeze漫步夜风Urban244k WordsOngoing A parent-child variety show took the Dragon Kingdom by storm. The program was meant to highlight how celebrity parents raised their children, but the eight-year-old Lin Chen unexpectedly turned the whole show on its head. “Good grief! In other families, the celebrity parents make breakfast. But Lin Chen makes breakfast for his parents, and he can even butcher a chicken? He’s eight??” “Lin Chen casually comes up with top-tier pop songs! Is he really only eight? An eight-year-old who can write son 641Reads8.9Score101Shelves
50. 400 你 You're a Celebrity, So Why Are You Better at Dissection Than a Forensic Doctor? 你个明星，解剖比法医专业 Little Pumpkin小小南瓜Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted [Showbiz + Celebrity + Forensic Medicine + Crime Solving + Comedic Contrast + Wild Imagination] After transmigrating to a parallel world, he struggled his way to stardom, only to face the risk of being fired. He seized an opportunity to join a forensic reality show and obtained a Celebrity System. But some of the skills he drew were a little strange. Skill One: Dissect a person in eight minutes. Skill Two: Unfasten a bra with bare hands, every time. Skill Three: Paint U.S. dollars so convincingl 7.9kReads8.8Score727Shelves

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