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Xia Lan was an ordinary office worker. After work, she spent her free time following talent shows and watching dramas. But whether it was a matter of taste or some kind of metaphysical curse, she always managed to pick the members destined to come in last. Her favorites always just missed making the debut lineup, and the merchandise for her bias was always the cheapest.
“Well, that's not so bad,” Xia Lan thought. “At least I get to see my favorite onstage, and it saves me money.”
But then one day, a System suddenly appeared inside her.
“Hello, Host! I'm Talent Show System No. 182. I can provide the potential ratings of talent-show contestants. Just become a major fan account and reach certain engagement numbers, and I'll reward you with cash. You can even become the richest person in the world~”
Xia Lan rubbed her chin.
If she could make money with the System, she wouldn't have to be a wage slave anymore! But what were these potential ratings...? Never mind, this is stanning! Nothing matters more than my own judgment!
With the System backing her up, Xia Lan got straight to work. She quit her job that very day and threw herself into Weibo. From then on, a major fan account called “Super Capable Xiao Lan” appeared out of nowhere in the talent-show fandom.
And from that day on, fans began to realize that something was off.
“Why does everyone Xiao Lan stans end up losing?”
“Our group came in last at the latest public performance! What's going on?”
“Ugh, I'm used to it. I told you not to follow that walking jinx. Whoever she likes is doomed!”
“Xiao Lan, why don't you tell us who you're going to stan this time? I'll steer clear in advance.”
“Ahhhhh, my perfect-score queen has the center spot locked down this time. Please don't come near her, ahhhhh!”
Looking at the screen full of pomelo leaves to ward off bad luck, then at the big fat zero in her System mission, Xia Lan rubbed her nose. Maybe she'd quit her crappy job too soon.
Was her taste really the problem?
And yet
“Teacher Xia, right? I'm Lily's agent. Our company will pay you a hundred thousand if you stan our rival instead, please!”
“Teacher Xiao Lan, we've heard so much about you. Our idol is making his fifth comeback on a talent show. Our fan photographers make good money from their pictures. We're begging you to jump ship and stop stanning him this time. Making the debut lineup is still debuting!”
“I'm a senior at the university next door. My final exam is tomorrow night, and I need to study abroad. I can't fail, sob! Teacher Xiao Lan, could you stan me for just one day? I need to scrape by with a passing grade. I'll pay whatever you want. Please, Master, save my life!”
System: What kind of nonsense is this?! &#%@&
[System error fixed]
System: Based on the growth in your follower count, Host, your cash reward is fifty million.
Xia Lan stared blankly. Xia Lan pondered. Xia Lan suddenly understood.
So that's how you can use this buff?!
Theme: Work hard for a better future
