The More Lovers, the More Impressive [Showbiz]

Top-tier star singer Xi Ting transmigrates into an entertainment-industry novel and gets bound to a conquest System that calls itself the very best.

The good news: if he completes the System's conquest missions, he can return to the real world.

And there's more good news: he's retracing the very path that brought him here.

The band competition show In the Name of the Band, produced by a top producer, announces its thirty contestants. Among them is Xi Ting, an original singer drowning in scandals and caught up in a plagiarism controversy.

As soon as the official photos are released, everyone is completely captivated by the pink-haired beauty, who knows exactly how to weaponize his looks.

Haters dig in their heels: What a loser. Get that plagiarist out of here!

Casual fans: I can't bring myself to say a single harsh word about that face.

Solo fans: Why does Xiao Ting look so hot in a uniform?

The first episode airs, and Xi Ting diligently carries out his conquest missions.

He gets too close to a contestant, and people tear into him.

He gets too close to a mentor, and people tear into him.

Fine, fine. Xi Ting is out of ideas.

Little does he know, these people are the ones who can't hold back anymore.

In an empty practice room, the usually stern and exacting great composer pins Xi Ting against the piano and lifts the hem of his shirt. His eyes fall on a glaring expanse of kiss marks and purple bite marks.

The great composer snaps: "Which teammate did this to you?"

"Why can they do it, but I can't?"

System: Congratulations, Player, on unlocking the achievement [First Step in Playing with Feelings]. Reward: official performance ending.

In the contestants' dorm, a staff member in charge of filming accidentally captures a popular contestant's phone wallpaper during an interview. That night's surprise interview also records one contestant staying in the bathroom for ages, frantically calling Xi Ting's name.

Haters: Heh. He got where he is by relying on his face, that's all!

Casual fans: What was he doing in the bathroom? So hard to guess.

After the camera is switched off, the popular contestant finally carries the limp-legged Xi Ting out of the bathroom in his arms. Xi Ting is wearing nothing but a white shirt, and the kiss marks on his pale neck are just visible.

The popular contestant saw Xi Ting enter a filming set with a mentor during the day, then come out flushed and barely able to stand. Wild with jealousy, he corners Xi Ting in the bathroom that night.

"Did he seduce you? What's so great about an old man? I'm only eighteen! I'm younger than him!"

Kissed breathless, Xi Ting slaps him and looks up. "Are you jealous?"

System: Congratulations, Host, on unlocking the achievement [First Good Dog]. Reward: solo interview.

Halfway through the talent show, the haters are thoroughly face-slapped. Xi Ting's composing style and undeniable skill have them completely under his thumb. He becomes a top contestant, with more work offers than he can handle.

Xi Ting, with his gorgeous pink hair, takes the internet by storm. An entertainment company president even posts late at night: "The person I like has the username Cloud Bread. Any ideas for a subtle matching couple username?"

The top comment: [Cloud Bread, I damn well like you]

Anyone who's watched the talent show knows that Xi Ting has a Weibo account called Cloud Bread, where he posts everyday inspirations and demos.

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Half a year later, the most inspired singer-songwriter newcomer in entertainment history bursts onto the scene. Xi Ting successfully exchanges all the goodwill he's earned for the projects, work offers, and music festivals he wants. The System asks, "Isn't there anyone you like?"

Xi Ting answers frankly, "Of course there is."

"Who do you like?"

Without a moment's hesitation, he says, "Money."

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Reader's Guide:

1. One-on-one romance. My take on a male lead adored by everyone. The protagonist isn't perfect, but he's the most beautiful one around.

2. All love interests are pure. Anyone who isn't won't make the cut. About four love interests: a mentor, a top-tier star, a contestant, and a company president. No pretty-boy love interest.

3. The story focuses on the protagonist's career, with the love-triangle drama secondary. The System is only there to move the plot along.

4. The talent show is inspired by Idol Producer and the Tomorrow series, with some changes. Author's notes will explain anything about fan culture and forums.

5. Harem with secret relationships, so the more lovers, the more impressive.

I'll add more if I think of anything. Thanks for reading.

The blurb was screenshotted on 2025-05-30.

Theme: Live positively and face life with optimism.