The Whole Nation Spends Money to Make Me the Centerpiece

Coming soon in my author's collection: Loved by All After Becoming a Villainess. The blurb is below this one. *Complete *An idol survival show based on the 101 format, in a world where same-sex marriage is legal *A possessive, jealous national producer representative gong, and a shou who's focused entirely on her career and impossible to win over Chi Rui spent eight years as a trainee. She never got the chance to debut, but she did get a sudden death, followed by transmigration into a book. The once-promising trainee was reborn as a beautiful, useless celebrity, hated by the entire internet and destined to be a cannon-fodder supporting character. Chi Rui had no intention of giving up on her dream, so she signed up for the new season of the girl-group survival show, National Girl. After a few episodes aired, viewers began to notice that Chi Rui, who used to trip over her own feet whenever she danced, and whose high notes used to crack horribly at concerts, seemed... like a completely different person? Haters: Who is this enchanting girl who can sing and dance, and charm the soul right out of me with a single look? Could this really be Chi Rui? And so Chi Rui, who'd been cursed out mercilessly and nearly dropped out of the rankings, suddenly shot up the leaderboard. It seemed some mysterious force of lavish spending was pushing her name straight to the top. Led by the female lead, Bai Chang, several entertainment-industry bigwigs followed her everywhere, showering her with votes: Rui Rui, don't go! We can still spend more! Our Rui Rui has to debut in the center position! The old Chi Rui: A beautiful waste, never does fan service The new Chi Rui: A consummate pro who never stops pampering her fans Romance-focused blurb: Bai Chang used to ignore Chi Rui's original self. But ever since someone else took over that body... Initial evaluation Bai Chang, earnestly: You're wonderful. No matter what people say about you this time, I hope you won't give up. Chi Rui, calmly: You're just worried about losing that 200,000. You're afraid I'll drop out, aren't you? Before the group performance Bai Chang, seriously: As long as you're with HM, I'll have your back. Chi Rui, calmly: Then did you insure my legs, boss? During a variety-show game, the two are chosen to pass a cookie mouth to mouth. Bai Chang, confidently: I'm ready. Chi Rui, raising her hand: I volunteer for the punishment. Host: Rejected! Bai Chang: She's so hard to pursue. My wife is just too hard to win over. Everyone originally thought Chi Rui was the one desperately chasing after the goddess Bai Chang. But in an interview, Bai Chang answered the reporter's question with a straight face: I'm the one pursuing Chi Rui. She hasn't said yes yet. *: Episodes marked with a "☆" feature an escape-room variety show with a horror theme. If you're scared, save them for daytime. *: The variety-show rules are inspired by the 101 series. Coming soon in my author's collection: Loved by All After Becoming a Villainess. Please add it to your favorites. Blurb: Xu Chacha transmigrates into a book as the seven-year-old daughter of a wealthy family, who has been separated from them and raised elsewhere. In the original story, her birth family doesn't find her until she's fifteen, after she's suffered terribly in the countryside. Jealous of their adopted daughter, she causes trouble and provokes her at every turn, fighting her for the family fortune. In the end, her parents have had enough and disown her. But Xu Chacha isn't that foolish. Being the beloved heroine is the role she was meant to play. On the day she goes home to meet her parents, Xu Chacha puts two patches on her trousers and finds a pair of battered cloth shoes. The little girl shrinks timidly into herself: So I really do have a mother. I thought I was a child nobody wanted. Mrs. Xu covers her mouth: My poor child, how much have you suffered out there? I'll spend the rest of my life making it up to you! The little girl rises onto her toes and tugs at her adopted sister's clothes: Big Sister, would you mind having another little sister? Chacha may be silly and weak, but I'll do my best to be a good sister to you! Her adopted sister: Be good, Chacha. As long as I'm here, I won't let anyone hurt you. When Wen Mubai was in high school, she went to a small town to sketch and accidentally rescued Xu Chacha from human traffickers. The little girl sobbed in her arms, gasping for breath, but still said firmly, "Big Sister, I'll repay you for the rest of my life!" Years later, when Xu Chacha is twenty, Wen Mubai falls out with her family and leaves with nothing. Xu Chacha knows her chance to repay her has finally come. Xu Chacha: You've been so good to me, Big Sister. Now it's my turn to repay you! Wen Mubai: With what? Xu Chacha pulls out the nest egg she's been saving for more than a decade: I'll support you! I'll cherish you! I'll take care of you! A few days later A friend: You just left home. It's not like you're broke. How can you not afford decent clothes? You never even used to look at this brand. Wen Mubai glances over coolly: Is that so? I like wearing it now. Clothes bought by my wife are the prettiest. Theme: Don't follow the mindless crowd.