Showbiz Female Lead Focused on Acting, Multitalented, and No Foolish Goody-Two-Shoes 娱乐圈女主专注演戏+多才多艺+不是傻白甜

1. 1 惊 What?! A Stunningly Beautiful Star Is Here to Save Chinese Entertainment 惊！神颜女明星来拯救内娱啦 Hotpot and Sesame Flatbread火锅烧饼Modern Romance370k WordsCompleted [Actors in the entertainment industry + career-focused heroine + no romance + lots of forum posts] During the summer before her third year of college, Jiang Shuyun, the top student in her acting department, got a chance to audition through one of her teachers. Her very first production was a prestigious period drama with a stellar team, and she was immediately branded a well-connected nepo hire. Six months later, when the show aired, viewers saw an actress with stunning looks, natural acting, an 3kReads9.0Score22314d adds

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   The first three books mentioned by the questioner have no romantic pairings; they all feature multi-talented female protagonists focused on acting. The fourth book starts slowly but improves significantly. The female protagonist prioritizes ambition and career, experiencing periods of romance, but these don't affect her career goals. She remains rational, constantly improving, and has like-minded companions. She herself gradually builds her own strength and enhances her abilities. The author's writing is excellent, with rich and well-developed characters, and she excels at writing scenes within scenes. The forum-style writing is also very realistic, clearly from one of the top Chinese online literature platforms. The fifth book is also good, focusing on the female protagonist's acting career, with multiple male leads involved in ambiguous relationships. The scenes within scenes are vividly and engagingly described.

2. 2 重 Reborn in the Hong Kong Entertainment Industry of the 1980s 重生八十年代在港娱乐圈 Leisurely March三月闲暇Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Yin Xiao was reborn in Hong Kong in the 1980s. To find a job, she entered the Miss Hong Kong pageant and won the crown, launching her career in show business. She attended training classes, took bit parts, and played cannon fodder, steadily rising to become the leading lady. In the end, she became famous across mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, earning her place as an undisputed superstar. Even when Yin Xiao became the most influential film and television mogul of her era, people still call 12kReads9.4Score1.4k14d adds
3. 3 影 The Best Actress Wants to Unsubscribe from the System Every Day 影后她每天都想退订系统 Snow Reflected in the Dusk薄暮映雪Modern Romance359k WordsCompleted [System + entertainment industry + actress early on, director and producer later + universally adored, no romance] Gu Jinzhao got dragged on trending searches for her terrible acting. Then she ran into a shameless Film Empire System that claimed it only used her sleeping hours for lessons and guaranteed she would master every skill! Her eyes lit up as she looked over the dazzling array of courses on the System. “I can learn while I sleep? That’s a thing?” Of course she was going to bind herself 1.1kReads8.7Score17914d adds
4. 4 体 Weight Exchange System: The Fat Man's Comeback Plan 体重兑换系统：胖子逆袭计划 Li Duping李渡平Modern Romance2.7M WordsOngoing [An entertainment-industry story about the protagonist's struggle to make it in show business.] [No slacking off, no meltdowns, no dating shows, no livestreaming. She acts earnestly, works hard on set, and becomes a top-tier star through her skill and body of work.] In her previous life, Shang Ye was an out-and-out comic foil. She stumbled into the entertainment industry, but a congenital illness left her overweight, so all she could do was play chubby nobodies in low-budget comedies. After 15.8kReads8.7Score1.3k14d adds
5. 5 制 Taking Over the Entertainment Industry and Becoming Everyone's Favorite? Easy! 制霸演艺圈，万人迷？顺手的事！ Xiao Zhiyue萧执月Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Entertainment industry + ambitious heroine + revenge + serious acting career + romantic tension with multiple men] - Complete, with plenty to read - When Shen Beiqiao opens her eyes again, she's in the car on her way back to the Shen family to be acknowledged as one of their own. In her previous life, she believed the lies of her “pure and refined” older sister. It wasn't until her sister's fans stabbed her clean through that she understood: in a wealthy family and the fame-hungry entertainme 4.9kReads9.0Score76314d adds
6. 6 重 Reborn, I Steal the Top-Tier Star's Fortune and Drive Showbiz Crazy 重生后抢顶流气运，娱乐圈都疯了 Cheng Kezhi程恪知Modern Romance897k WordsOngoing [Showbiz queen + steal the male lead's fortune + supporting heroine awakens + dismantle manufactured romance + clean up the entertainment industry + ensemble cast of women + no romance, all about building a career] - Qin Shu only awakened after dying once. It turned out she was a sacrificial supporting character in a wish-fulfillment romance novel set in the entertainment industry. In her previous life, the plot had forced her to become a stepping stone for the beautiful love between the heroin 4.8kReads8.4Score76714d adds

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   These two books match perfectly.

7. 7 负 Negative Emotion Collection System: I’m Going to Be the Best Actress 负面情绪收集系统之我要当影后 Ham and Eggs火腿炒蛋Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted A new book climbing the rankings... Also known as Reborn: Making Waves in the Entertainment Industry [Reborn + System + entertainment industry + no CP ending + everything in the world serves the female lead + female growth] Reborn in a single moment, she is bound to the Negative Emotions Collection System. The System’s mission is to become an international film queen… To collect negative emotion points, Jiang Yuebai first becomes a marketing blogger and reports celebrities who break the law 22.6kReads9.0Score4.7k14d adds
8. 8 开 From the Start as the Love Show's Cannon Fodder, I Rise to Become a Top-Tier Star 开局恋综炮灰，我强势逆袭成顶流 Wu Yiyan吴一言Modern Romance484k WordsCompleted [Showbiz + No System + Girl Group Audition + Acting + Light Ensemble Cast] After becoming the target of a moderate online pile-on, Wen Shuyu gains memories from her previous life. Well, well, well. Turns out I’ve been consistently poor in both lives. If I want financial freedom, I have to make it in the entertainment industry. So she starts with a dating show, signs up for a girl group audition, and then takes up acting to truly break into the mainstream. She overcomes every obstacle along the w 237Reads—Score10314d adds

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   The female lead is cautious and relies entirely on herself. She participated in talent shows and variety shows in the early stages, and then focused on acting!

9. 9 拍 Whatever She Stars In Becomes a Hit! She Takes the Entertainment World by Storm with Her Acting 拍啥戏都火！她靠演技杀穿娱乐圈 Song Shi Slow宋时慢Modern Romance500k WordsOngoing [Actress + Original Scripts + Strong Female Lead + Everyone's Favorite + Beauty and Talent + Career-Driven Brains + Climbs to Top-Tier Star and Best Actress + A Devoted System Under Her Thumb] Remember the lofty ambitions you held when young, when you vowed to be the best under heaven. Never say women are lesser beings. Every night, the sword Longquan rings against the wall. Song Shiman knows that in this industry, you need to be famous enough to have the power to choose. She wants both populari 932Reads8.9Score10314d adds

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   This book is truly underrated on Taobao. There are few books of the same genre, and most of them are of poor quality. This one is quite good, although the female lead's cheat abilities are a bit too overpowered. Readers who enjoy plays within plays should definitely check it out. I hope the author can finish the novel, and I also wish the author a smooth life in real life, good health, and all the best!

10. 10 热 Born to Trend 热搜体质 Seven Beauties七姝Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted System + Showbiz Career Story + Tentatively No Romance + Male Rivals Competing From 36 years old to 16 Jiang Mingyue was just waiting for a scene at Hengdian when she was so tired she dozed off. When she opened her eyes again, she had somehow been reborn in the summer after graduating middle school. She was suddenly twenty years younger. What a bargain! As Eileen Chang once said, one should become famous early. The Golden Rooster, the Hundred Flowers, Berlin: she'll take home every major award. 1.4kReads7.0Score10014d adds

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    This book is absolutely amazing, you won't regret buying it! The actress's acting is superb, and she lives up to the title, constantly trending on social media. The story begins with her undergoing physical transformation, changing from a slightly chubby girl into a beauty!

11. 11 重 Reborn as a Top-Tier Star: The Actress Starts Out as a College Student 重生当顶流：影后从大学生开始 Carp Fish Fish Fish Koi鲤鱼鱼鱼KoiModern Romance353k WordsOngoing [Showbiz + Scenes Within the Story + A Growth Journey, Jiang Yun as the Sole Protagonist] Jiang Yun had only been trying to make it in showbiz for a year. She'd just finished filming a period romance drama, but one of the supporting actors was caught evading taxes, and the show was pulled after only a few episodes. Jiang Yun: I haven't even appeared yet! My showbiz dream is over! And that wasn't even the worst part. After struggling tooth and nail to land a role, she was killed by a mysterious m 1.2kReads—Score10314d adds

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    This article focuses on acting; the play-within-a-play is very entertaining.

12. 12 爆 A Total Makeover into a Top-Tier Star! A Graduate Takes on the Entertainment Industry 爆改女顶流！毕业生勇闯娱乐圈 Hotpot and Sesame Flatbread火锅烧饼Modern Romance428k WordsCompleted [They All Say I Was Born to Act?] (Completed) [No CP, all about career + lightweight, brainless wish fulfillment] With graduation just around the corner, Mu Jinye got a job as a gofer on a film crew shooting in a neighboring city, thanks to her connections. Who knew an actor on the crew would have an accident, and Mu Jinye, an onlooker, would get roped into filling in? Mu Jinye: Turns out the whole world really is one giant amateur production! She thought it was just a bit of work experience. Bu 3.5kReads8.9Score29514d adds

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    Same author. The first book is the most recently completed and also her most improved work—she focuses on acting. The first two books are without romance, and the third book has no romance in the main text, though the side stories have some but can be ignored. The author skillfully handles themes of play-within-a-play, forum style, fandom, trending topics, and contemporary entertainment rules, but her female protagonists are invincible! Especially her female CEOs, producers, agents, directors, screenwriters, top female stars, and national actresses (the best I've ever read in her first book)—I really, really love them!!!

13. 13 震 The Chinese Entertainment Industry Is Stunned! From Nobody to Best Actress 震惊内娱！从素人到影后 Hotpot and Sesame Flatbread火锅烧饼Modern Romance490k WordsCompleted [Actor System + female lead focused on her career + no romance in the main story + no villainous supporting characters or face-slapping scenes] Le Li is gorgeous, with fair skin and delicate, captivating features. She has the classic cool, innocent beauty. The System spotted her while she was working a summer job, then found a way to get her into the entertainment industry. - She starts out as an ordinary girl and steps into the entertainment industry. She starts with minor roles and makes her w 4.8kReads9.2Score35514d adds
14. 14 开 From the Start, a Background Actor? She’s Ambitious and Taking the Entertainment Industry by Storm 开局群演？她野心勃勃鲨疯内娱 Unaware of Spring Mountain不知春山Modern Romance456k WordsCompleted [The rating is low because it just opened. It’ll go up later~] [Showbiz + actress + no CP + ambitious heroine + schemer + lots of forum posts + background-character System] [A silly, fluffy story with a mountain of creative liberties] The let-loose version The entertainment industry? I’m already in, so of course I’m going to become a star! “Ding! The Background Actor Advancement Guide System has been activated!” Face fans? I’ll take them! Drama fans? I’ll take them! Career fans? I’ll take them! 5.3kReads9.0Score54614d adds

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    This one! The female lead is a dedicated actress, ambitious, and single-mindedly focused on her career!! It's super good!!

15. 15 从 From Extra to Best Actress, She Earned Fame Across the Film Industry 从群演到影后，她盛誉影坛 Paddling A Dragon Boat泛龙舟Modern Romance872k WordsCompleted [System + entertainment industry + strong female lead with no romance + actress’s rise to the top + brainless wish fulfillment] To save the grandfather who raised her, Jiang Ke binds herself to an Actor System that falls from the sky and heads to Hengdian to become an extra. Soldiers, students, painters... One insignificant, nameless role after another lays the groundwork for her journey. Extra, background actor, special appearance... Step by step, she works hard and finally breaks into the ente 1.3kReads6.8Score18514d adds

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    Both of these books feature actresses who are dedicated to acting, possessing both hard work and talent. They're incredibly good, highly recommended!

16. 16 糊 From Has-Been to Short-Drama Queen: Putting Every Hater in Their Place! 糊咖成短剧女王，专治各种不服！ A Leap of Faithful Fortune一跃锦鲤Modern Romance702k WordsCompleted [Silly humor and meme references + showbiz + wicked gardenia] Jiang Zhi wasted her youth on love, and by the age of thirty, she had accomplished nothing. Worse, a botched plastic surgery had left her with a puffy, steamed-bun face. After being reborn, she returned to the day of auditions for Together to Watch Thunderstorm. Awakening an acting System, she decided to focus on her career and stay away from scumbags. When it came to her career, she worked herself to the bone. And when she went a 626Reads6.7Score—14d adds

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    🎊🎊🎊This book is really good, highly recommended!

17. 17 她 She Conquers Showbiz With Her Femme Fatale System 她靠祸水系统制霸娱乐圈 February Firefly二月荧Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [System + Showbiz + Transmigrate Into a Book + No Romance, Career-Focused Growth + Strong Female Lead + Feel-Good Story + Everyone’s Favorite + Male Rivalry] Overnight, Su Lingxi, a rising actress on the verge of becoming a top-tier star, transmigrated into a romance novel as a cannon-fodder character who shared her name. The character had a stunning face but was trampled into the dirt by the heroine, who had a top-tier-star boyfriend to back her up. She lived a miserable life. After transmigrat 2.4kReads8.7Score21714d adds

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    My three favorite books, especially number 12, it's really good! Number 3 is okay, but it's too thin.

18. 18 舞 The Dancing Queen Takes the Entertainment World by Storm 舞蹈皇后她爆红娱乐圈 Don't Ask About Lingxi莫问灵犀Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Alternate world + rebirth + System + feel-good story + entertainment industry + focused on building a career + no romance] Song Manyue is the daughter of a top-tier wealthy family, famous around the world and the recipient of prestigious awards. She is the Song family's prized showpiece in Shanghai and a role model for the city's wealthy young women. News about Song Manyue winning a top-tier award floods the country, while a headline about her fiancé spending over a hundred million yuan on a pr 17kReads9.3Score2.3k14d adds
19. 19 穿 I Became a Pretty Airhead and Took the Internet by Storm 穿成草包美人后，我火遍全网 Zero Point Two Seven零点二七Modern Romance503k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + entertainment industry + both leads devoted to each other + strong leads + satisfying revenge] [Scheming yet purehearted CEO × versatile, award-winning actress] Su He, a Grand Slam-winning actress, transmigrated into a book and became a minor cannon-fodder character who was about to be killed by a major one. A max-level expert back in the beginner's village? No need to panic! She's got this role down. First, she'll send the major cannon fodder to prison, bringing his bullying, 1.4kReads8.7Score16914d adds

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    This book features a female lead with superb acting skills who starts by tearing apart scumbags and cheating partners, quickly becoming a trending topic. The male lead is also a powerful figure who falls in love with her at first sight, and then becomes even more devoted, fiercely protecting her. It's a story of a powerful female lead returning to the beginner's village and utterly crushing all the scum. ❤️

20. 20 从 I Became a Top-Tier Superstar Starting with a Talent Show 从选秀开始成为顶流巨星 Tomato-Stewed Fish番茄炖鱼Modern Romance1.0M WordsOngoing [Girl group survival show + no romance + lots of forum-style posts + stories within stories] The survival-show portion is complete, and the girls are now making their debut! System: I’ve chosen a college student who’s accomplished nothing. From now on, she’ll climb to the peak of her life! Qiao Yunyi: Thanks a lot. I studied hard for nineteen years, only to end up right back where I started! This is the worst luck I’ve had in eight lifetimes! System: If you don’t join the survival show, you’re a 2.2kReads8.9Score14814d adds

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    It started as a talent show, but later it became all about acting.

21. 21 金 My Golden Finger Is Seriously Powerful: I’m the Best at Cleaning Up the Entertainment Industry 金手指超给力，整顿内娱我最行 Kasyapa迦叶Modern Romance1.6M WordsOngoing [No CP + Golden Finger + Purely Satisfying Growth] An ambitious top student at a film academy wakes up in the body of a washed-up, scandal-ridden actress ranked among the industry's nobodies. What should she do? Obviously, redeem a golden finger with her online reputation score and smash every scandal and rumor! Watch the fallen entertainment industry get whipped into shape by a star destined to shine! What? My fave became the center of attention on a variety show where top-tier stars are regula 16.4kReads8.2Score1.4k14d adds

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22. 22 白 The White Moonlight Is Reborn in Showbiz and Rises to Become a Top-Tier Star and Best Actress 白月光重生娱乐圈逆袭顶流影后 Pink Guava粉红芭乐葡Modern Romance676k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead building her career + entertainment industry + reborn + film and TV plot] Qin Xi is reborn. This time, she won't be the beloved period-drama actress who retires early. She'll fight her way to the top-tier star ranks, become a top actress, expose her scumbag ex, and take back everything that belongs to her! In her previous life, Qin Xi walked away at the height of her career. At twenty-eight, she quit the entertainment industry, married into a wealthy family, and devoted herse 3.8kReads8.9Score45214d adds

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    This is a very well written article, I don't know why not many people have read it.

23. 23 重 Reborn: An Actor Who Doesn't Want to Direct Isn't a Good Wan 重生之不想当导演的演员不是好万 Little Tangyuan Who Doesn't Want to Eat Tangyuan不想吃汤圆的小汤圆Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Don't worry about the rating. It's low because the novel has been repeatedly attacked by certain celebrities' antis. Pay more attention to the author's notes. Pictures are included whenever a celebrity appears. [Modern entertainment industry + only writing about people in the Chinese entertainment industry + multiple male celebrities will appear in the story] If that bothers you, please move along! [Starting in 2015, this covers the past ten years of the Chinese entertainment industry and only f 7.4kReads8.6Score41814d adds

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    1️⃣ In her past life, the female lead was a handsome assistant to a male celebrity in the entertainment industry. Reborn in a parallel world in 2015, she becomes a beautiful film academy student! Actress + Director = Heartthrob! 2️⃣ A Hong Kong entertainment novel set in the era of the Miss Hong Kong pageant. The female lead is beautiful, cunning, capable, and hardworking!

24. 24 塌 After Their Scandal Broke, the Flirtatious Idol Went Wild 塌房后，钓系爱豆杀疯了 Spring Is Born Anew泛春生Modern Romance1.0M WordsOngoing (Transmigration of a famous author's works + strong female lead + stunning beauty + showbiz + no couple in the main story's ending, with temporary one-on-one romances along the way + film, television, and music star + success across the globe) The rating is low because this just came out! It's more satisfying if you start with her breaking into the American market. The earlier part isn't very well written. Yun Zhaoyue, a hard-working showbiz employee, suddenly dies from overwork and is reborn i 164Reads7.3Score2614d adds
25. 25 重 Reborn in Showbiz in 2008: The Top-Tier Star Goes on a Rampage 重生08娱乐圈：女顶流她杀疯了 Xiao Xiao Is Me萧萧是我Modern Romance1.3M WordsOngoing [Chinese entertainment industry + showbiz + filming + Mary Sue + romance + transmigration + Chinese entertainment memes + variety shows + publicity stunts] Contains romance, so proceed with caution if that’s not your thing! In this Chinese entertainment industry story, Tang Tiantian transmigrates to a parallel world in 2008. Actor salaries haven’t skyrocketed yet, Weibo hasn’t launched, Douyin doesn’t exist, and Tianya is still the hottest gossip forum! Tang Tiantian dives headfirst into this wi 35.3kReads8.9Score3k14d adds

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    The female lead is dominating the entertainment industry.

26. 26 美 Hollywood Sweetheart in the Making 美娱，好莱坞养成系甜心 Strawberry Parfait Addict草莓芭菲狂热Modern Romance446k WordsOngoing [Showbiz, coming-of-age, movies, romance, slow burn] In 1985, six-year-old Eli Green struggles to survive on Waterfall Street, a slum in Hollywood, armed with astonishing beauty and precocious intelligence. She seizes an opportunity to audition for a commercial, wagering her talent as her only chip, and begins a thorny journey from a child star beloved by the nation to a young actress seeking to push her boundaries. [Before You Read: Please Check the Content Warnings] No transmigration, no rebir 1.6kReads8.9Score14914d adds

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    You should try this one, it's awesome!

27. 27 成 Becoming a Billion-Dollar Female Director Starts with Filming Cheesy Short Dramas 成为百亿女导从拍土味短剧开始 Writing Books for Meal Money写书赚饭钱Modern Romance449k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate + Entertainment Industry + Copycat Author + Female-Oriented + Director + No CP + Feel-Good Power Fantasy] Ying Jia transmigrates to a parallel world with a hundred-billion-yuan movie System and sets her sights on becoming the first female director to join the hundred-billion box-office club. But the damn System only gives her scripts, not money. She gets a movie script, but has no way to pay for production! Ying Jia slaps her forehead. Then she’ll make some cheesy short dramas to e 10.8kReads9.2Score1.4k14d adds

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    The writing is excellent and flows smoothly. The single female lead, with no romantic partner, is incredibly talented and enjoyable to watch. The author has a lot of film knowledge. The only drawback is the choice of movies. Using such a great system to make a movie like "American Dreams in China" is a waste and an insult to the enjoyment.

28. 28 港 Hong Kong Entertainment: The Years of Love and War with the Shameless Tabloids 港娱：与缺德港媒相爱相杀那些年 Tan Yixue檀忆雪Modern Romance417k WordsOngoing Set in a partially fictionalized Hong Kong. Hong Kong entertainment industry + showbiz + irresistible heroine + Mary Sue + female protagonist who dominates everyone. Everyone loves the heroine. If they say they don't, it just means they can't bring themselves to admit it! There is a male lead, but he's not important. Male-lead fans, stay away. One-on-one romance, both leads are devoted only to each other. In 1982, eighteen-year-old Lin Jingshu arrived at the Hong Kong pier with a suitcase in ha 766Reads6.3Score—14d adds

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    Everyone loves Lin Jingshu in this book!

29. 29 重 Reborn: The CEO’s Endless Devotion to His Wife 重生之总裁大佬宠妻无限 Qingning Jing'er青柠婧儿Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Feel-good story, face-slapping, sweet romance, reborn, strong female lead, strong male lead, CEO, fantasy] She: After being “spoiled rotten” by her stepmother, she became the arrogant, overbearing eldest daughter of the Chu family, thinking herself above everyone else! In the eyes of outsiders, her stepmother doted on her far more than on her half-sister. But she ended up dying a tragic death because of an elaborate scheme plotted by her stepmother and sister! Reborn, she swears to make everyon 7Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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    I recommend the first book to you; the second is the author's new book. I hope you both enjoy them.

30. 30 穿 I Went Crazy in Showbiz After Becoming a Fake Heiress 穿成假千金后在娱乐圈发疯 Qingning Jing'er青柠婧儿Modern Romance284k WordsOngoing Su Ci, a retired employee of the Quick Transmigration Bureau, has transmigrated again. She becomes a vicious fake heiress and gets bound to two Systems. The Gossip System: Eat up the gossip and rack up gossip points. The Villainess System: Cause trouble to raise people's dislike and rack up villainy points. Her choice: go wild and give up trying. Su Ci: “You stupid System, where's the golden finger you promised me, mind reading? I've never heard a single person's inner voice.” The little Systems 125Reads—Score—14d adds
31. 31 演 Actor: Sorry, I Can't Bring Myself to Hurt My Fans 演员：抱歉伤害粉丝的事我做不到 Loves Doggy Dogs Most最爱修狗儿Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [No CP + entertainment industry + pets + ancient martial arts + acting + imaginative fictional setting] The young Daoist knows nothing of the world. She obediently brings her dog down the mountain, only to find herself stumped by money before she can do anything else. Taking the advice of an old man and a child, she sets off to conquer the entertainment industry, armed with a fine-looking face and impressive martial arts skills. She has played a patriotic young person in wartime A nameless ex 5kReads9.1Score80314d adds

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    The recommendations are all for those who are single and focused on their careers.

32. 32 惊 Shocking! The First Love of a Lifelong Single Is a Movie Emperor 惊！母胎solo的初恋是影帝 Ginkgo Leaves銀杏樹葉Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [An awkward, socially anxious wallflower who's never dated anyone vs. a devoted, top-tier star and legendary actor] [The romance variety show storyline begins in Chapter 372] [One-on-one romance between intellectual equals] [Both leads are strong and devoted] [Acting career takes center stage] [Stories within stories] [Sweet and angsty] [Rekindled romance] [No rebirth, System, or pocket dimension] Lin Feng, an acting coach determined to stay on the path of renouncing love, lost her first kiss on 36Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is clear-headed and focused on pursuing her dreams. The story is refreshing and heartwarming, with the female lead displaying intelligence and logical thinking throughout. It's realistic, features a lot of acting experience, subverts clichés, and is a super good, serious romance novel! [Kiss][Admiration][Heart][Sending Heart][Shy]

33. 33 娱 Showbiz: This Character Isn't That Tough, Take It Easy 娱乐：这角没这么能打，你收着点 The Fox Hasn't Turned Evil狐狸未黑化Urban2.0M WordsOngoing [Gender Transformation + Showbiz + Martial Arts Star] She is Tiger from The Viral Factor. She is the Beast from Kung Fu Hustle. She is Hattori Senjun from The East Is Red. She is Jet “Benny” from The Dragon from Russia. And she is the cold-blooded T-1000 from Terminator 2. Su Bao transmigrated to a parallel world and inexplicably gained strength that science couldn’t explain. From then on, the entertainment industry had a new specialist in villain roles. Action stars of all kinds were terrif 13.4kReads9.0Score98114d adds
34. 34 星 The Stars Are for You 星辰予妮 Deep Words at Dawn晨言深语Modern Romance385k WordsCompleted [Showbiz + influencer and top-tier star + both each other’s first + sweet romance + mutual devotion] Cen Beini became a household name as a child after appearing in a TV series by a famous director. A child star with a bright future ahead of her, she instead became a “cash cow” for her parents... As an adult, she fought hard against her “vampire” parents for the acting career she loved. But without the backing of powerful investors, she could only scrape by as an obscure actress in low-budget we 394Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is beautiful and talented, and the male lead always supports her and dotes on her.

35. 35 心 Love Begins With a Pig 心动从猪开始 GuoGuo Is Not a GrasshopperGuoGuo不是蝈蝈Modern Romance136k WordsOngoing [Domineering, controversial actress × gentle tech CEO] [Showbiz + two strong leads + face-slapping the powerful + domineering CEO + wealthy-family secrets + mutual redemption + both leads are each other’s firsts, one-on-one romance] Qin Leying, a rising star who shot to the top of the trending charts by slapping someone, also slapped herself straight into a ruthless campaign of destruction by the powerful. Her agent said, “Every star with the potential to reach the top gets targeted again and ag 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is worth reading; it features small group portraits and a realistic style depicting the entertainment industry.

36. 36 半 Half-Sisters 半血缘姐妹 Sister Shui水姐Modern Romance283k WordsCompleted The heroine, Wang Ping, is the adopted daughter of the Jiang family. One day, she brings home her boyfriend of over a year so her parents and older sister can meet him. To her surprise, her entire family strongly opposes the relationship, because her boyfriend, Liu Chaojie, is the very first love who abandoned her sister, Jiang Lan, years ago. Wang Ping stands her ground and eventually marries Liu Chaojie. The family manages to maintain a surface-level harmony, but later, the arrival of a woman 486Reads6.5Score—14d adds

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    The female lead was adopted [what][what] and brought her boyfriend of over a year home [admiration][admiration][admiration], only to face strong opposition from her entire family [angry][angry][angry] The more I watch, the more I feel sorry for the female lead.

37. 37 雪 Snow Falls, Rain Clears 雪落雨收 Daisy DD一朵Modern Romance120k WordsCompleted She had grown up poor, lonely, and insecure. Studying was her only interest, and her best chance to escape her circumstances. Then she met him, and her life began to bloom… 1Reads—Score—14d adds
38. 38 女 At Forty, Women Have the Stars and the Sea Ahead 女人四十恰星辰大海 Old Shen Who Has Been Here Long久为沉叟Two Female Leads164k WordsCompleted By middle age, men and women alike face the same question: “Are you still married?” People say marriage is the foundation of happiness, but others say it’s the graveyard of love. The seven-year itch, cheating, falling out of love, incompatible personalities: we all come and go, searching and yearning within marriage. After divorcing, Ye Su raised her daughter alone. She hated marriage and didn’t want to marry again, yet still longed to find the right person and walk down the aisle once more. Hua 5Reads—Score—14d adds
39. 39 山 The Village Girl Who Went to College 山村女大学生 Little Ting Loves to Share小亭爱分享Modern Romance680k WordsCompleted [Workplace romance] [Modern romance] [Countryside] Li Wanqing and Zhao Qingshan were classmates at the provincial medical university and a couple. After graduation, Li Wanqing returned to her hometown to build a career, while Zhao Qingshan stayed in the big city to pursue greater opportunities. They began a long-distance relationship. After spending so much time apart, their relationship ran into trouble, and their years of love came to a complete end. Back home, Li Wanqing thought she had fo 237Reads—Score—14d adds
40. 40 绝 A New Chance at Life 绝处逢生 Dan Le Ge Dan丹嘞个丹Two Male Leads320k WordsCompleted An autistic boy is drawn to a sunny young man. Not only is he tricked out of everything his family owns, but his heart and body are taken too, leaving him utterly broken! When he chased after him, the other boy said, "Get lost!" When he tried to avoid him, the other boy said, "Don't think you can run!" In the end, he even gave up his life for him. Only then did the other boy choke out, "I love you," a confession that left him waiting for the rest of his life. 51Reads—Score—14d adds
41. 41 糊 Blacklisted Has-Been Becomes a Sensation Through a Public Service Show 糊咖被封杀，靠民生栏目爆红 Houttuynia and Potatoes Are Reversible, Never Separated折耳根洋芋可逆不可拆Modern Romance389k WordsCompleted [Just started receiving ratings, so they’ll rise later] [Complete] [Entertainment industry + strong female lead + coming-of-age + comeback + livestreaming + career-focused heroine] Gu Zhi, an obscure actress who was blacklisted after refusing to sleep her way to the top, was about to take her own life when she came across an infant girl who had been kidnapped. The encounter unexpectedly gave her a job, but also drew her step by step into the heart of a whirlpool, where she gradually uncovered th 104Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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    She can play any role.

42. 42 顾 President Gu Is So Sly and Flirtatious 顾总他又茶又撩 Mu LiYa慕璃YaModern Romance207k WordsOngoing [Cool, commanding top-tier star heroine × flirtatious, teasing, yandere hero] Young Master Gu: “My Qiqi is gentle and delicate, with a weak constitution. Stop picking on her.” Everyone: “???” Young Master Gu: “Don’t work too hard on set. Make sure you get enough rest.” Yu Qi went to the director: “Let’s squeeze more than half a month’s worth of scenes into one week.” Everyone on set: “That’s taking the grind way too far...” Young Master Gu: “Qiqi, don’t get too close to her. What if she has an u 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    For those of you experiencing a reading slump, check out this one, it's really good.

43. 43 系 System: The Host Doesn't Want to Go Crazy, She Just Wants to Get Rich 系统：宿主她不想发癫只想发财 Rich Cocoa Sauce富有的可可酱Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted A resilient, independent, clear-headed heroine with a strong sense of purpose The male leads... each have to prove themselves to earn the job! [No predetermined couple: fair and square] Chen Xizhen woke up one day back at seventeen, with System 101 unlocked. Happy about it...? Not a chance! Who'd want to go through all the same hardships again? Chen Xizhen stared blankly. "If a system can't help me get rich, isn't it just trash?" "I am a system for clearing obsessions, so naturally, I am respons 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Waiting patiently for the right person

44. 44 滚 Get Lost, Stalker Fan 滚啊私生粉 All-Purpose A Man万能阿蔓Modern Romance335k WordsCompleted [Showbiz + two top-tier stars + rekindled romance + a husband-chasing journey of regret] Wen Yuan knew Hengdian was packed with celebrities. But when she was riding her little scooter to grab dinner that year and crashed straight into Xu Yiran, she hadn't expected the celebrity density to be quite that high. At twenty, Wen Yuan had no interest in the men of the Chinese entertainment industry. She just wanted to act, make a fortune every day, and achieve both fame and success. Later, she really d 32Reads—Score—14d adds

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    He focuses on acting and isn't obsessed with romance.

45. 45 冷 The Ice-Cold Empress Dowager Shines Like a Star 冷面皇太后她星光璀璨 Xing Xingxing行行星Modern Romance225k WordsOngoing [Ancient-to-Modern Transmigration] [Entertainment Industry] [Fake Heiress] [Golden Finger] [Two Strong Leads] When Xing Yuan, empress dowager of the Great Sheng, opened her eyes again, she had become a C-list actress from the Chu family, despised by everyone in the family and told by the entire internet to get lost. Her birth parents favored their adopted daughter, her older brother was convinced she was crooked, and there was no place for her in the entertainment industry. But now, everything w 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A time-traveling empress with a strong female lead, two powerful figures in the entertainment industry, a true heiress's rise to power, and a strong sense of destiny! 🖤 She was the Empress Dowager who ruled the inner palace, but transmigrated into the body of a struggling actress at the bottom of the entertainment industry; he was a powerful figure at the top who insisted on treating her differently. She was focused on revenge and building her career, while he gradually approached her and fell for her. Their relationship, a clash of titans, is even more addictive than a typical sweet romance.

46. 46 我 You and I Will Meet at the Summit 我和你，顶峰相见 Frost Sequence Twenty-Four霜序廿四Modern Romance235k WordsOngoing [A heads-up: focused mainly on her career, with romance as a secondary element. Not a power fantasy] [Female-centered + one-on-one, two strong leads + sweet with no angst + happy ending + both inexperienced + alternate universe] Big round eyes × puppy eyes At nineteen, Huayin was invited to star in the film Qiluo Fragrance. It took the internet by storm after its release, but she resolutely returned to school to finish her studies. After graduating, she chose to pursue a career in the entertainm —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Highly Recommended] A story of a strong, growing female lead with two powerful career paths + a sweet, soulful romance, and a touch of humor! Note: Career is the primary focus, romance secondary! From obscurity to the pinnacle of success, the story showcases meticulous acting on set and brilliant stage presence on variety shows. Highly sweet with no angst, no melodramatic misunderstandings, just a top-tier push-pull dynamic between two career-driven individuals—even the sweet moments feel professional! Update Status: Chapter 33 [Note][Note][Note]

47. 47 重 Reborn as a Top-Tier Star Heiress: The Rich Fight Over Me 重生商界顶流千金：豪门疯抢 Light-Sugar Jinjin微糖金金Modern Romance581k WordsCompleted [Revenge against scumbags + forced possession + reborn heroine + romantic rivals competing] [Sweet-faced, scheming seductress × unhinged heir / abstinent CEO / rugged military king / refined but depraved bureau chief / financial predator] [In her past life, she was abandoned by her own family, betrayed by the one she loved, and bullied and framed, until she lost her reputation and died with bitterness in her heart!] [Reborn in the year 2000, Li Muan returns from the ashes with memories steeped i 661Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Her motivation doesn't rely on external incentives or pressure, but rather stems from her inexhaustible inner curiosity, creative drive, and desire for self-actualization. This self-made inner engine provides her with the enduring power to overcome any trough.

48. 48 陷 Fallen Rose: The Dark Moon and Her Counterattack 陷落玫瑰：黑月光与她的反杀局 Light-Sugar Jinjin微糖金金Modern Romance508k WordsCompleted [Revenge Against Scum] [Forced Possession] [Awakening to Her True Identity] [Rivalry for Her Affections] [One Woman, Four Men] [Sweet on the Outside, Dark and Scheming on the Inside, a Seductive Strategist × Her Possessive Adoptive Brother / Abstinent CEO / Gentle Young Nobleman / Capitalist Predator] ▲ Her true identity awakens, and a bloody revenge begins Abandoned at an orphanage as a child, she was later molded by the Song family into a tool for a marriage alliance. She bides her time, turni 337Reads—Score—14d adds
49. 49 团 The Beloved Young Lady Goes on a Rampage in the Entertainment Industry 团宠大小姐在娱乐圈杀疯了 Nan Mian's Mint南眠的薄荷Modern Romance151k WordsOngoing 💥 The beloved heiress of a powerful family takes on the entertainment industry: no relying on family connections or men, just herself. #BelovedHeiress #StrongFemaleLead #CareerSuccess #UnmatchedBeauty #ActingComeback A strong female lead's growth story. She's not boy-crazy and doesn't depend on men. It's all about the satisfying wins, and the heroine's acting career goes smoothly. The whole internet calls her an industry plant and a box-office flop of a pretty face. Song Shiyan can't be bothere 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Truly a female lead

50. 50 凤 The Phoenix Comes to Rule the World: Princess Su Xuewu Dazzles the Entertainment Industry 凤临天下：公主苏雪舞惊艳娱乐圈 Snow Dance Purple God雪舞紫神Modern Romance526k WordsCompleted [No romance throughout · All about building a career · Ancient-to-modern entertainment-industry power fantasy with a strong female lead] One moment, she is the Grand Princess of Great Yan, powerful enough to command the imperial harem and govern the court, able to turn the world upside down with a wave of her hand. The next, she opens her eyes in a dark, damp rental apartment and finds herself in the body of an unknown bit player in the entertainment industry. The original owner was cheated out 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This entertainment industry novel is perfect; everyone should check it out.

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