Becoming a Star of the Era Through a Talent Show

Qiao Yiqing always thought she was an ordinary person with a bit of luck.

Her good fortune was getting the chance to be reborn.

The ordinary part was that even after being reborn, she still followed the same path as in her previous life.

The only unexpected thing was agreeing to go with a friend to an audition for a talent show. Even after she miraculously passed the interview, she was prepared to be eliminated in the first round.

But things seemed to be going in an unexpected direction.

Before she left.

Her family: Our girl is going away from home for the first time. We're so worried.

Qiao Yiqing: Don't worry, I'll be back soon.

Halfway through filming.

Her family: Sweetheart, when are you coming home? It must be hard out there. We'll make you something delicious to help you recover.

Qiao Yiqing looks down at the number-one label on her practice outfit.

Qiao Yiqing: Maybe... give me a little longer?

#A solo trainee beats the Big Three and takes the top spot! Just how bad are the Big Three this season?!

#Shocking! The contestant who took first by a landslide predicted she'd rank 60th at the interview!

At the year-end awards, a rookie who had debuted less than a year earlier won the Most Popular Female Star of the Year award with an overwhelming share of the votes, sparking heated discussion across the forums.

“XX and XX don't need to compete anymore. A new queen has arrived.”

“Fans of talent shows are so fired up. Those vote totals are terrifying.”

Qiao Yiqing's fans sound modest.

“Don't use our little rookie as a target. We respect our seniors.”

“I, Your Majesty, insisted on voting for Qiao Yiqing. If you want to blame someone, blame me!”

But in their hearts, they couldn't care less.

The queen of the industry?

Our goal is to become the one and only top-tier star!

P.S.

1. This novel is entirely fictional and has no real-life inspiration. Please don't bring up real-world people or events!

2. The competition format is mainly based on the Produce 101 series.

3. The heroine is reborn without a golden finger. Her strengths are her talent and her hard-working, competitive nature.

4. The main story focuses on the heroine's career, with little romance. She won't date during her idol years, the three-year run of her temporary group.

5. The male lead has been chosen. He's an aloof beauty with a head full of romance, and he falls for her first. Their feelings become mutual later.

6. There will be lots of forum posts, livestreams, and the like, mainly to flesh out the fan community. They don't reflect the author's views or encourage harmful behavior. Please be sensible fans!

7. The talent-show arc is over, and the group arc is underway.

(The temporary group's arc will focus more on the ensemble, since the group's achievements and individual achievements go hand in hand.)

9. Thirty percent of the novel is behind an anti-piracy paywall. That may increase a little over time, but it won't be much. Thanks to everyone who supports the official release!

P.P.S.

The author is sensitive and doesn't dare read comments while the novel is being serialized, but feedback is welcome. I'll read it all together when revising the finished novel. Thank you!

Core message: Everyone has the right to dream.