Mu Xiaoxiao is a fox spirit who has cultivated for a thousand years. By a twist of fate, she transmigrates into a novel called The Fox Spirit's Guide to Cultivation.
She thinks she can keep cultivating and ascend to immortality, but instead she becomes a stunning, sexy starlet who's all the rage in the entertainment industry.
The heroine: Weren't you supposed to be a fox spirit?
Later, Mu Xiaoxiao learns that the "fox spirit" in the book isn't an actual fox. The original heroine is gorgeous and alluring, and the arrogant CEO, scheming movie star, and aloof artist are all crazy about her.
Caught between the three of them, she gets into a romance that puts both her body and heart through the wringer, with all the drama turned up to the max.
Mu Xiaoxiao: ...
Mu Xiaoxiao decides to stay away from trash men and cultivate by building up her popularity in the entertainment industry.
In the original novel, the domineering CEO clears a path for her, frantically showering her with opportunities to win her favor.
Mu Xiaoxiao (icy expression): For business inquiries, contact my agent. Friends-and-family rate: three times the market price.
The movie star goes to great lengths to appear on variety shows with her, just to fuel their ship and flirt with her.
Mu Xiaoxiao (icy expression): Couple package. Friends-and-family rate: five times the market price.
The artist personally paints a portrait of her, a masterpiece coveted by the whole industry, just to show his true feelings.
Mu Xiaoxiao (icy expression): Pay the portrait usage fee. Friends-and-family rate: ten times the market price.
Later, Mu Xiaoxiao becomes the richest woman in the country before she can ascend to immortality.
Theme: Be independent and strong, then marry a handsome young man.