Ling Qiqi is a senior graduating with a degree in animation design. Thanks to her excellent grades and extensive internship experience, she lands a job right after graduation, becoming a proud game developer with great benefits, including social insurance and a housing fund.
But unexpectedly, her company is short on funds and can't afford to promote the girl-group training game they've just finished. Looking at her boss, who gazes at her with pleading eyes, Ling Qiqi resolutely refuses the request. Not even the temptation of a paid competition and doubled prize money can sway her.
But when Ling Qiqi ultimately takes center stage in the next-generation girl group, she's a little stunned. Is it really this easy to make it through a talent show these days? Is she supposed to switch careers?
Meanwhile, the show's director in the control room is beaming. Let's see who can still say this show is doomed to fail! Can the buzz around our own center girl really be called riding on someone else's coattails?
The entertainment companies: Why is a game company sticking its nose in this? All the debut spots they worked so hard to buy have gone to waste!
Meanwhile, the game company's CEO is grinning. Game revenue is looking good this month, so Qiqi's fan support is guaranteed!
The haters who kept saying the show was doomed before it even aired have been proven wrong; the founder who swore they'd never make another girl group has changed their tune; and the marketing accounts are spreading the word: this show is worth watching.
Someone on Zhihu asks: What's the point of idols?
Ling Qiqi replies passionately: Thanks for the question. Speaking from personal experience, idols need to develop morally, intellectually, physically, aesthetically, and in their ability to work, so they can inspire you by setting an example. As public figures, idols let you talk about them online and enjoy the pleasure of being keyboard warriors. Idols retire at a relatively young age, so they can leave the public eye early and not get in the way when you move on to your next favorite.
Note: This uses the 101 competition format, and the characters aren't based on real people.
Theme: Do the job, do it well; do every job well.
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