Entertainment Industry! Slow-Paced Variety Shows! No Dating Shows! 娱乐圈！慢综！不要恋综！

1. 1 影 The Girl the Movie King Secretly Loves 影帝偷偷爱恋的那个女孩 Zhao Yuetang赵悦糖Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Both leads are devoted to each other; a slow-paced variety show, everyday life, and heartwarming romance.] What’s it like to have an award-winning actor for a boyfriend? Luo Huan says it’s quite thrilling. What’s it like to have an award-winning actor for a boyfriend who’s clingy and always wants to make your relationship public? Luo Huan says it’s giving her a bit of a headache. It’s supposed to be a simple lifestyle variety show, but the award-winning actor next door is constantly showing off 2.9kReads8.8Score238Shelves

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   The first book is a slow-paced variety show; the male lead is a movie star, and the female lead is an ordinary person. The show is filmed near the female lead's house, and they've been together for two years before the show even started. The second book features a female lead making a comeback; she's not on a dating show. The third book features a male lead who is a highly skilled martial artist from ancient times; there's no romantic pairing, and it's quite good.

2. 2 女 The Female Top-Tier Star Is Doing Just Fine 女顶流精神状态良好 Rock Candy from the Mining District矿场区的冰糖Modern Romance556k WordsCompleted During the two years Gu Qing was blacklisted for offending a powerful figure, she developed a side gig: writing shipping fanfiction. Even after making her comeback, she still squeezes in time to write during variety shows, determined never to miss an update! After lying flat for three years, Xie Yu was signed up by his company for a variety show. Then he discovered that the latest chapter of the ship fic he was following had appeared on the phone of a female star appearing on the same show. Xie 665Reads8.6Score100Shelves
3. 3 生 Life Is Tough, So the General Performs in Show Business 生活不易，将军在娱乐圈卖艺 Three Layers of Belly Fat三层肚腩Urban622k WordsCompleted [No CP, no romance. No CP, no CP, no CP, no CP, no CP, no CP. Stop asking and stop bringing up girlfriends.] The God of War General of the Tiansheng Dynasty is transported to the modern world by a twist of fate. Not long after arriving, Li Xiu finds himself in a bind. Like an old man trying to figure out the subway, he fumbles around with his phone, searching various jobs on Qiandu. After careful consideration, he chooses food delivery. On his first day delivering food, he ends up owing the plat 4.3kReads9.1Score678Shelves
4. 4 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? 137kReads9.6Score14.4kShelves

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   It's so good! I came across this short drama while browsing online, and it's amazing! The short drama only shows a small part of the story.

5. 5 顶 The Top-Tier Star Says He’ll Help Me Out 顶流说他带带我 Never Forget the Passing Years莫将浮生忘流年Modern Romance1.2M WordsOngoing He had always looked up to Ji Fei as his idol. He never expected her to become his girlfriend. [No real-life inspirations. Older woman-younger man romance, painfully slow burn. This isn’t a wish-fulfillment story or a tale of a strong female lead. The early chapters focus on the male lead’s growth, so he gets a lot of screen time. Later on, there are more scenes within the female lead’s performances. She isn’t a stunning beauty who takes everyone’s breath away. She only shines onstage; in every 363Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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   This should be pretty good. It starts with the male lead recording a variety show, and the recording location is near the female lead's house. I remember that quite a few people read this book before!

6. 6 摆 After Giving Up, I Became a Variety Show Sensation with My Top-Tier Star Brother 摆烂后跟顶流弟弟一起综艺爆红了 Milk Candy's Cozy Nook奶糖的小窝Modern Romance423k WordsCompleted Fu Shiyao is a little-known actress with barely any fame. At first, rumors drag her into a scandal and the entire internet turns against her, mocking her as a pretty but useless nobody with no work, no acting skills, and no professional ability. Eventually, she gives up trying and goes on a variety show with her top-tier star younger brother, Fu Zhizhou, where she shoots to fame. Her scummy top-tier star ex: “Yaoyao, could you please turn around and look at me?” A three-time award-winning actor: 138Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I recommend this one. The female lead is super beautiful, it's hilarious and really makes you want to ship them.

7. 7 社 A Socially Anxious Guy Picks Up Drunk Wang Hedi, and the Robbers Shut Down on the Spot 社恐捡醉王鹤弟，劫匪当场就自闭 Wanting to Eat Crayfish Again又想吃小龙虾Modern Romance278k WordsCompleted [A true women’s power fantasy + a young woman putting society in order + comedy + livestreaming + anti-cliché + everyone’s favorite] [Socially anxious but also anxiety-inducing + an unconventional way of thinking] Li Lanxin handed her entire salary to her boyfriend, telling him to save it for their betrothal gifts. But to climb the corporate ladder, her boyfriend spent all her money pursuing the daughter of a company executive. After being cheated on, Li Lanxin came to her senses at once and dum 1.1kReads9.0Score131Shelves

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   The live stream was hilarious.

8. 8 麻 A Sparrow Hopes to Become a Phoenix? The Real Heiress Just Chops Down the Tree 麻雀飞上枝头？真千金我直接砍树 Soft and Subtle浅浅淡淡Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Everyone’s Regret, No Forgiveness, All-Round Female Lead, Face-Slapping Power Fantasy] In her previous life, Yan Xia and the Gu family’s adopted daughter were kidnapped together. Her biological parents, all five older brothers, and even her childhood sweetheart boyfriend chose to save the adopted daughter first. Yan Xia was killed by her kidnappers. Reborn, she cuts ties with her parents and her worthless brothers, and breaks up with her childhood sweetheart boyfriend. She’s done putting up wit 48.4kReads9.3Score5.1kShelves

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   🎇This novel is absolutely fantastic! In her past life, the female protagonist, Yan Xia, was kidnapped, abandoned, and murdered. Reborn, she severs all ties and bravely ventures into the entertainment industry. Her eldest brother is a domineering CEO, her second brother a top agent, her third brother a singer, her fourth brother a director, her fifth brother a rising star, and Yan Xia herself becomes a top-tier actress. Her abandoned family and ex-boyfriend beg for forgiveness, but she resolutely refuses! This kind of satisfying, face-slapping story is not to be missed! This is a story of everyone facing a catastrophe, with the female protagonist being all-powerful and utterly unforgiving—don't miss it!

9. 9 女 The Queen Starts Out as a Top-Tier Star 女王从顶流做起 I Took Great Pains我煞费苦心Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Print edition preorders open September 5, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.] From the start, she transmigrates and nearly kills her younger brother. If she doesn't complete the System's missions, she'll be punished with electric shocks. Following the System's instructions, Nan Xiangwan joins a survival show for aspiring idols. While the other young women sing and dance... Nan Xiangwan: “I'll perform a brick-breaking trick with my bare hands!” 31kReads9.6Score3.3kShelves
10. 10 大 The Superstar's Basketball Boy 大明星的篮球Boy Bright Pig, Unstained明猪不蒙尘Modern Romance199k WordsOngoing Slice of life + no System + two strong leads + sweet romance He watched her rise from a budding star to a hugely popular superstar! She watched him go from a basketball enthusiast to a basketball superstar adored by millions! He gave her a warmth she had never known, making up for the love she missed out on in childhood! For him, she was willing to give up all her glory just to stay by his side through his darkest days! One glance, a love that lasts a lifetime! Fate brought them together despite 36Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The entertainment industry, more like everyday life!

11. 11 文 Showbiz: After I Transmigrated, the National Team Kept a Close Eye on Me 文娱：穿越后，国家队死死盯着我 Qian Youyu千又予Urban1.1M WordsOngoing A subversion of the usual tropes, no System, and positive energy! If you’re brainless, stay away. Don’t come here looking for a fight! This book takes shots at unscrupulous works, mindless readers, and even its own author! The protagonist is copying works when, without warning, he starts ranting. His mental state seems extremely unstable. It’s all because the protagonist has such a miserable life. Luo Ling suffers from a high fever over and over. Then, while burning up, he suddenly dies and tran —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The beginning is humorous and lighthearted, but the rest is incredibly exciting! No system, no harem, no mindless plots, no ambiguous relationships! Those seeking mindless enjoyment should proceed with caution—you'll get criticized, and even the author will be criticized!! Aside from unavoidable classics, overused works are only briefly mentioned! Many lesser-known but catchy songs are recommended! The protagonist isn't pretentious, doesn't like face-slapping, is logical and conscientious, and is witty and humorous! Both the author and protagonist are online commentary! A single female lead in a pure love story, absolutely no mindless ambiguity! No harem or womanizing.

12. 12 花 Flower Boys Season 5: The Long Road Ahead 花少五之旅途漫漫 Trying Hard to Raise a Kitten努力养小猫Urban492k WordsCompleted Jiang Shi'an was born into a parallel world and, by chance, fell in love with the popular star Dilraba Dilmurat. Determined to venture into showbiz for love, he makes Divas Hit the Road his first step. This story's version of the show unfolds through a mix of livestreamed and prerecorded footage. “Every journey is filled with romance and anticipation.” “I'll call you Mumu. It'll make me seem different from the other guys.” “Please, kid. You're calling yourself a guy in front of me?” “Hey, little 16Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    Spend too little!

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