The Entire Entertainment Industry Is Waiting for Me to Deliver the Goods

Only after Zhu Xilin died did he learn that he was nothing but a disposable character in a book, fated to pave the way for the Chosen One.

The harder he worked, the more misfortune he faced. That was the role he'd been cast in: he was merely one-fifth of a supporting cast for the Chosen One.

What would he do after traveling back in time?

Zhu Xilin (smiling): Obviously, gather all the supporting characters, summon the Divine Dragon, and turn the Chosen One into a supporting character instead.

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Zhu Xilin signed a chubby guy with his left hand and a poker-faced heartthrob who was about to quit the entertainment industry with his right.

Netizens lamented: Zhu Xilin may be gorgeous and talented, but he's completely unsuited to being a boss...

Only Zhu Xilin knew that in three months, the chubby guy would slim down like a bolt of lightning and become the gorgeous face of a top boy band;

and in six months, the poker-faced heartthrob would awaken a second personality and develop acting skills good enough to make it into textbooks.

Then there was the delicate beauty who danced with no energy, and the top singer-songwriter struggling underground while embroiled in a plagiarism lawsuit...

Later, the gorgeous star confessed his love on the red carpet: I owe everything to President Zhu for recognizing my potential!

The poker-faced heartthrob won the Best Actor award at Cannes and thanked Zhu Xilin 22 times at the ceremony: President Zhu... is my spiritual mentor!

The delicate beauty and the top singer-songwriter said in unison: President Zhu saved my life!

The netizens waiting for Zhu Xilin to give up on his business and return to the stage as the center waited and waited... only for his company to become the entertainment industry's number one?

The bosses waiting for Zhu Xilin to go bankrupt found their own companies liquidated instead?

Zhu Xilin: The entertainment industry's one and only treasure trove. All the good ones, come right into my bowl.

If it's made by Xilin, it's guaranteed to be the best!

The Lord of the World fell in love with a human.

The human had a bug that kept him from reincarnating, so the Lord sent him back to his original world to resolve his regrets.

The human needed money, so the Lord fabricated an identity, married him, then died and left him an inheritance.

The human needed people, so the Lord sent its chief System to be his housekeeper.

The human needed love, so the Lord happily came back from the dead.

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Ever since Zhu Xilin learned that his deceased husband had used a photo of "Them," he always felt a little awkward when talking to "Them."

But "They" seemed to have plenty of free time, and kept showing up more and more often.

Until one day, he came home from work and opened the door to find red roses covering the floor, a candlelit dinner on the table, and his husband, the one he'd married and lost in a flash, sitting across from him...

Zhu Xilin: ...

You gods sure have some niche hobbies.

Coming soon: The Ultimate Fan System

Xie Yi was crazy about following celebrities. Other people's lives had stages like school, work, marriage, and children. His only stages were shipping this one, following that one, and chasing after another...

Unfortunately, his favorite stars either got embroiled in scandals, failed to debut, or were exploited and suppressed by their agencies.

Until one day, he brought a system designed specifically for celebrity fans with him when he transmigrated into an entertainment-industry novel he'd read.

Ultimate Fan System: The System provides more money than the world's richest person, but it can only be spent on following celebrities.

Knowing the plot, Xie Yi's spirits soared: A business opportunity!

A cute little idol with a voice like an angel who never made a debut.

An award-winning actor still playing extras at a film studio.

A screen goddess who quit in depression after refusing to give in to unspoken rules.

A future soccer king with world-class talent but no money for training.

The higher the life-changing impact and affection level of the person he followed, the higher the cashback rate.

Xie Yi: I'm going to make a fortune!

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Before meeting Xie Yi, the celebrities who suspected they were being kept by a tycoon thought: For the money, I suppose I can put up with it.

After meeting Xie Yi, everybody thought: Leave President Xie to me!

Top-tier stars, award-winning actors, supermodels, soccer kings, and more fought tooth and nail to win Xie Yi's favor.

Xie Yi was even better-looking than the stars, but only cared about following celebrities. He never planned to exploit anyone, yet somehow became the entertainment industry's number one sugar daddy.

Completed novel: [Football] After the Top-Tier Star Quits the Entertainment Industry, He Becomes a Legend in Football

Top-tier star Lin Qiao was constantly mocked for his terrible singing, wooden acting, and stiff dancing, but he remained a top-tier star because he was handsome.

Until one day, he suddenly announced his retirement from the entertainment industry.

His fans wept, while his haters celebrated.

In his final interview, a reporter asked: What will you do after retiring?

The top-tier star answered seriously: Play soccer.

Fans: Boohoo, we're heartbroken, but as long as big bro gets to do what he loves, that's what matters. Don't forget to post lots of selfies.

Haters gloated: Heh, you have to be pretty shameless to have no ambition at all. Go flop!

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Rumor had it that a young Chinese player, a handsome guy, had suddenly appeared on Manchester United's first team.

He'd never played in any official league before.

Ferguson, who had seen him play in person: He'll be Manchester United's secret weapon next season.

Back home, everyone went wild trying to dig up the story of this record-breaking rising star. Three days before the season started, they finally found his name on the registered roster.

Lin Qiao

The top-tier star's fans tagged Lin Qiao: Hahaha, big bro, what a coincidence! His name sounds just like yours.

His haters tagged Lin Qiao too: You flop, come see this rising star.

A TV station tagged Lin Qiao: Hey, Xiao Lin, what a coincidence! You're free anyway, so why not come to the studio as a guest commentator?

123 of his industry friends all tagged Lin Qiao: Lmao, how is his name just like yours!

Lin Qiao replied to them all: That's me.

Fans: Big bro, you're such a joker.

Straight guys: Heh, pretty boys can brag without paying taxes, huh?

Everyone: As if anyone would believe you!

Then, on the first day of the new Premier League season, Manchester United's new number 17 appeared. He had a face so handsome it defied the heavens, and looked exactly like the top-tier star.

A worldie, four goals in one game, a derby hat trick.

Top scorer, Ballon d'Or, undefeated for an entire season.

Barcelona and Real Madrid fought over him, but Manchester United refused to sell.

Messi praised him, Ronaldo lauded him. Everyone loved number 17.

His fans went crazy: Aaaaaah, big bro looks so cool playing soccer!

Straight guys went crazy: Holy crap, the king of soccer! No, the god of soccer!

His haters went crazy too: Somebody tell me, how the hell are we supposed to hate on him now????

Theme: Character comes first