I Went Viral in the Entertainment Industry Thanks to a Gossip System

Xu Jingning was supposed to die after falling ill as a child, but unexpectedly bonded with a gossip-for-lifespan System. As an adult, he steps right into the biggest gossip mill of all: the entertainment industry.

To get back at a rival, Xu Jingning joins a hugely popular acting variety show, only to become an overnight sensation thanks to his unique approach to gossip.

While the other contestants perform for the cameras, Xu Jingning sneaks off to chat with the mentors and fish for gossip.

When the contestants fight tooth and nail to win the favor of their preferred mentor, Xu Jingning sits on the sidelines, fanning the flames and stirring up drama.

And when a mentor criticizes a contestant and leaves them feeling down, Xu Jingning is the first to rush over. Everyone thinks he's going to comfort them, but instead he says, "How about a deal? Tell me who you saw going on a date yesterday, and I'll teach you how to act."

The contestant instantly forgets their sadness: "..."

During the heartfelt sharing segment, the contestants are asked why they chose to become actors. One after another, they tell moving stories that bring them to tears.

When it's Xu Jingning's turn, he raises an eyebrow and gives a completely nonchalant answer: "Why do you even have to ask? The entertainment industry is great for gossip."

His fans laugh themselves silly: It's like our boy will die if he doesn't get his gossip.

Xu Jingning: But I really will die if I don't get gossip QwQ

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Xu Jingning goes viral overnight as the "gossip-obsessed kid" who always gets the best seat in the house on the show. Everyone starts digging into his career history, only to discover he's a treasure trove!

All the pairings he'd shipped eventually went public!

All the gossip he'd revealed turned out to be true!

He's even been a Good Samaritan in the news twice!

And every so often, he livestreams his gossip sessions to share with fans!

The whole internet is hooked.

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On the acting show, Xu Jingning wins over mentor Yan Xun. Yan's blatant favoritism even gathers a huge crowd of fans who squeal over their pairing.

After the show ends, Xu Jingning solemnly denies the rumors on a livestream: "Teacher Yan is a senior I deeply respect. We've never crossed any lines."

The moment the livestream ends, the top trending topic is #YanXunIsNoGood#.

Taking advantage of his rising popularity, his agent quickly lands him a major two-male-lead film adaptation. The good news is that his costar is someone he knows well. The bad news is that it's Yan Xun.

On his first night on set, Xu Jingning gets pinned to the bed by Yan Xun, who "walked into the wrong room."

With an ambiguous look, Yan forcibly stops Xu Jingning from looking away. "I hear someone's been telling people I'm no good?"

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A sharp-tongued, seemingly docile and harmless bottom who cares about gossip more than anything and can't stop talking nonsense × A career-driven, controlling top who's a wolf in sheep's clothing, a secretly flirtatious gentleman.

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P.S.:

1. The author doesn't follow celebrities or variety shows and only has a passing familiarity with them, so the characters aren't based on real people, and the variety-show details are made up.

2. There are many pairings, and their sexual orientations aren't fixed, but they're only there to move the plot along and don't affect the main couple's relationship arc.

Coming in November: Sleeping with the Real Young Master the Day Before We Meet the Family. Thanks for your support!

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