Entertainment Industry Power Fantasies (Career-Focused) 文娱系列爽文（主事业流）

1. 1 真 The Two Heiresses Switched Back Long Ago [The 1990s] 真假千金早就换回来了[九零] Mu Yan穆烟Romance691k WordsCompleted Qin Ning transmigrated into a book, but she didn't know it. And even if she had known, it wouldn't have mattered. The real and fake heiresses had long since been switched back. Qin Ning inherited a copper bracelet from her great-great-grandmother. It came with a System. The System's tasks involved cleaning to earn points, which could be exchanged for supplies. Thanks to the efforts of several generations of Hosts, it had accumulated enough to unlock a furniture warehouse, where furniture cou 6.5kFavorites12.9kClicks/ch8.4kGifts

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   It's not really entertainment news. The female lead is a time traveler, the male lead is chosen early on, and they quickly confirm their relationship. However, there isn't much romance. It seems the female lead plans to focus on interior design, buying and renting out properties, and living a leisurely life. The male lead appears to be interested in real estate. The writing is smooth and adequate, and the current plot is quite enjoyable.

2. 2 文 Entertainment Mogul: Hong Kong 文娱大亨[香江] Forest Antelope森羚Romance1.4M WordsOngoing Ye Niannian considers herself a transmigrator with a solid plan. After transmigrating to Hong Kong in the 1970s, she may be a nobody in a complicated family, but she never gives up on her dream of getting rich. When she publishes her first novel, all Ye Niannian wants is to earn her first pot of gold, so that in a few years, when the mainland opens up, she can buy houses and land and become a landlady. When she invests in her first movie, she figures she might as well make the money herself inst 48.7kFavorites71.4kClicks/ch258.1kGifts

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   It's good! The female lead is a writer, screenwriter, and investor; she doesn't have a romantic partner yet, which is great! Looking forward to more mainland Chinese storylines later on.

3. 3 从 Starting Out as a Novelist in Chinatown [The 1960s] 从在唐人街写小说开始[六零] Sang Xueqing桑雪青Romance748k WordsCompleted In 1965, Hollywood was alight with stars. Taylor and Monroe were making waves on the big screen, while the Beatles had become idols to young people everywhere. The old, conservative era had passed. Rebellion, awakening, upheaval, and the pursuit of freedom became the defining marks of a new age. But none of that had anything to do with Yang Leyi, who had just arrived in Manhattan's Chinatown. Her predecessor's father had just died, and her mother worked in a laundry. Their income was so meager t 28.6kFavorites36.3kClicks/ch53kGifts

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   It's a romance novel with a female protagonist who writes novels abroad in the 1960s. Not bad? Following the updates is a bit painful; I'll wait until it's more complete before reading further.

4. 4 这 I Don’t Want to Be the Young Master of This Family 这豪门真少爷我不当了[娱乐圈] Far Up the Tianshan Mountains远上天山Danmei (BL)623k WordsCompleted A no-CP novel, "After Failing to Debut in the Idol Competition", is currently updating. Thank you for your support! Ji Yan has transmigrated into three different "real and fake young master showdown" stories. When he was the real young master, the fake one was innocent and adored by everyone. In the end, he inherited the family business, while the real young master died miserably. When he was the fake young master, the real one was self-reliant and admired by everyone. In the end, he inherited t 59.9kFavorites143.9kClicks/ch33.6kGifts

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   This is a pure romance novel with a main character who is the receiver. It features a "real and fake young master" trope, and the main character is an idol singer and actor. The male lead is a singer (though not very prominent). The career storyline is quite enjoyable, but I found the fake young master incredibly annoying. He was disgusted for dozens of chapters, only to be slapped in the face with nonchalant indifference, which was really nauseating. I kept wondering when the fake young master would disappear, so I skipped through some chapters, but he was still popping up near the end, which was really disgusting. It made me not want to read the career storyline anymore. Please consider this carefully.

5. 5 顶 The Top-Tier Star and the Dragon-Prince's Beloved Little Sister 顶流和龙傲天的团宠妹妹 Yue Li Zheng月离争Romance664k WordsCompleted Song Miaomiao has three older brothers, and they’re not exactly ordinary. Her eldest brother is cool, handsome, domineering, and wildly confident. Ever since his engagement was called off, he’s been good at everything he does. In his first year, he founded an entertainment empire. In his second, he led Huaguo’s scientific research beyond Asia. Rumor has it he’s secretly cultivating immortality these days. Her second brother is a top-tier star. A stroll outside can get him tangled up with a wealt 63.4kFavorites224.1kClicks/ch60.3kGifts

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   A female-centric romance (feels like a female-only story), a very enjoyable read, not much of a career storyline, just pure fun (?). It touches on some entertainment industry content (it's great!!! So satisfying!!!)

6. 6 带 I Became a Legend After Bringing Earth Movies to the Interstellar Age 带着地球电影穿星际后我封神了 Yue Li Zheng月离争Romance678k WordsCompleted After the death of genius director Chu Xin, she transmigrates into a space opera novel as the real princess everyone hates. Faced with the choice of bowing her head and apologizing to the emperor, her father, and the adored fake princess, or leaving the empire and returning to life as a commoner, she decisively chooses the latter and flees to the neighboring Federation overnight. In the freewheeling Red Star Federation, Chu Xin discovers that it’s the age of holographic cinema, where anyone wit 88.4kFavorites209.3kClicks/ch107.5kGifts

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   A romance novel featuring a female protagonist, a director's career-driven, fast-paced story, a sci-fi/entertainment-scarce version, and delicious.

7. 7 替 The Substitute Won't Settle for Earthly Things, She'll Take the Underworld 替身她不接地气，接地府 Brother Tai泰哥儿Romance256k WordsCompleted Yu Nanjia, nicknamed the Queen of City A, is treated by three men as a stand-in for their unattainable first love. They shower her with Chanel and keep her in Hermès, making her the kind of lucky woman that every socialite envies. She says she wants to learn golf, and a 20,000-square-meter mansion is arranged for her. She says the cars aren't flashy enough, and a helicopter is arranged to take her everywhere. She says... But there's nothing more to say, because the first love is back. Just as 3.4kFavorites7.5kClicks/ch1.3kGifts

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   It felt like a female-centric story, not entirely within the entertainment industry but somewhat related. I thought the ending was a bit rushed, so-so. I have no desire to watch it a second time.

8. 8 暗 The Shadow Guard Leader Debuts in the Center Position [Time Travel to Modern] 暗卫首领C位出道[古穿今] White Apricot Blossoms in Spring Rain春雨杏花白Danmei (BL)393k WordsCompleted Xie Pingge, the leader of the imperial guards, transmigrated to the modern world in his nineteen-year-old body. On his first trip out, a talent scout spotted him, lured him into a company, and signed him up for an idol audition show. Manager: You have fair skin, good looks, and an excellent aura. You're exactly the ethereal, handsome type everyone loves. Remember, guys like you live on dew, so don't break character. Xie Pingge: Okay. Xie Pingge wanted to make money, so he worked diligently on 59.8kFavorites134.3kClicks/ch19.1kGifts

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   Pure romance, main character is the bottom, it's about idols from a talent show, but the love line is very obvious. I don't remember the specifics, but it seems like the bottom is a loyal and devoted character? Both the top and bottom are transmigrated and have mutual unrequited love. I'm giving it three stars because I don't remember the plot.

9. 9 分 My Ex Went Crazy Trying to Win Me Back After We Broke Up 分手后前任疯狂挽回我 Lian Zhe怜蛰Danmei (BL)204k WordsCompleted 2.8kFavorites7kClicks/ch557Gifts

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   BL, main character is the receiver, feels like a romance? I have absolutely no recollection of it, just average.

10. 10 走 After I Hit It Big, a Tycoon Became My Biggest Fan 走红后豪门大佬成了我粉头 Yan Feixing雁飞行Danmei (BL)617k WordsCompleted Because Jiang Fang was frail, his family sent him to a temple to become a monk when he was little. Later, an old monk kicked him out and sent him home. By coincidence, his younger brother, who was preparing to debut as a trainee, was about to appear on a variety show that required him to invite a family member. For the sake of the money, Jiang Fang agreed to participate. Little did he know that his brother had a knack for trending for all the wrong reasons. As soon as news of the brothers joinin 94.4kFavorites257.3kClicks/ch63.6kGifts

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    It was a BL (Boys' Love) story with the main character being the receiver. I have absolutely no recollection of it, but I bought some of it; I think it was a talent show (or something similar). It seemed to focus mainly on the romance.

11. 11 开 How Could I Lose After Going Viral from the Start! 开局爆红的我怎么输啊！ Crisp Thin Moon酥薄月Danmei (BL)832k WordsCompleted He shot to fame from the start on a survival show. Xue Jizhen was just one step away from becoming a superstar. Then, overnight, his temporary group fell apart. The runner-up, who’d spent three months fighting with him, was the eldest grandson of the richest family in the country and now had to return home to take over the family business. The partner he’d been paired with to build a ship for six months was going pro, saying that was his most important goal in life. The eldest brother, slated t 25.5kFavorites45.5kClicks/ch54.9kGifts

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    It's a pure romance novel with a main character who is the bottom (shou). I think it's about a talent show contestant who becomes an actor, focusing on his career. It's by the same author as "Lion Cat," and it's good, but I haven't finished it (not entirely a wish-fulfillment novel). I remember the male lead experienced some setbacks (but they didn't affect his career advancement at all lol) and he's still a very charming protagonist. It has a very unique writing style.

12. 12 主 Idol by Profession, Fanfic Writer by Passion 主业爱豆，但搞同人 Crows in Disarray at the Fishing Shoal乱鸦渔汀No CP1.2M WordsCompleted Next up: The Outstanding Graduate of the Path of Ruthlessness. The blurb is below this one. The cover isn't a template. It has no text so the author can admire it. Saving up for tuition. Comments are open, come join in! From audition shows to boy groups. Yan Sheng, a third-year Chinese literature student, was currently in dire straits because she couldn't find an internship. For a liberal arts student at a university outside the top nine, finding a job was h 8.6kFavorites12.9kClicks/ch21.1kGifts

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    No male lead, a feel-good idol survival story based on a talent show. I haven't finished reading it yet, so I don't remember the details very well. I only remember that the male lead would write fanfiction about his teammates to vent his emotions (x). He's a miserable male college student who's good at rapping, singing, and dancing, but he also has to work on his Chinese literature major's thesis. Overall, he enters the show as a big shot. It's not a 101-style talent show, and there aren't many contestants. I'm not very interested in talent shows lately, so I won't rewatch this one for now, hence the three stars. My decision to drop the story isn't really related to the content of this article; I was just tired of reading too many talent show novels at the time (lol).

13. 13 演 Actor Simulator: Starting from Zero 演员模拟器从0开始 Chi Ying持营Romance680k WordsCompleted Starting from Zero as an Actor At zero years old, you were born. Your parents were both Hengpiao, drifting performers who worked as extras at Huaguo's largest film and television studio. Unfortunately, their biggest roles came with only a few lines, so they pinned their hopes on you. Luckily, you had a System. As long as you put in the effort, you could see the results. You practiced rolling over. Movement experience +1. You learned to fake-cry. Acting experience +1. You babbled and wailed. 41.7kFavorites64.3kClicks/ch55.2kGifts

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    It's a romance novel, a story about a female actress's career. I haven't finished it, so I don't remember the details. I'll reread it later.

14. 14 重 Reborn as a Director, but First, Let’s Get Some Fries 重生导演，但整点薯条 Lantern Shell灯笼壳子No CP511k WordsCompleted The main story is complete. Previous titles included The Director from the End of the Century, I Could Do That Too, and Can Any Tom, Dick, or Harry Make a Movie? On New Year’s Eve at the end of 1999, fireworks in Chinatown lit up the snow-covered Christmas trees along the street. Fang Keyi was lying in a hotel room, watching a rerun of the year’s hot award contender, The Matrix. In the new year, no aliens would arrive, the world wouldn’t end, and all of humanity wouldn’t fall asleep. Everyone w 19.4kFavorites22.7kClicks/ch39.5kGifts

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    A female-to-male transmigration story with no romantic pairing, a director's career-driven, fast-paced novel. It starts with making borderline short videos (not really). The writing style is quite unique; the main focus is on the play-within-a-play. It's actually quite good, very enjoyable. I might finish it later (the reason I didn't finish it seems to be because I got a bit bored halfway through... But I just skimmed the beginning and found it quite interesting again, so I'll probably continue reading. I'll give it four stars for now and see how it goes).

15. 15 全 The Whole Entertainment Industry Is Waiting for Me to Blow My Cover 全娱乐圈都等我掉马 Lin Jia临葭Danmei (BL)832k WordsCompleted In his previous life, Xia Yun had won every major award under the sun. He woke up to find himself in the body of a talentless pretty boy hated by the whole internet. After being shelved for two years, he made a comeback, and everyone was waiting to see him make a fool of himself. Then the talent competition show Superstar Actor, featuring Xia Yun, aired. His portrayal of a villainous Demon Lord left the male lead trembling in fear. As a devoted second male lead, his cello performance lingered i 86.6kFavorites176.3kClicks/ch74.3kGifts

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    It's a pure romance novel, 1v1. I've forgotten most of the plot, only remembering that the protagonist had a lot of aliases... In short, it's a satisfying read, but a lot of cannon fodder characters are annoying... The protagonist is the typical cold and sarcastic character type, which makes it readable.

16. 16 绑 After Binding with the Domestic Entertainment Sister-in-Law System 绑定内娱嫂子系统后 Strawberry Pearl Cake草莓珍珠蛋糕Romance1.5M WordsCompleted *The main story is complete. *An entertainment-industry novel about an actress. The heroine is fiercely ambitious and focused on her career. [Do you want to become the girlfriend of a male celebrity?] Ling Suisui transmigrates and gets bound to an entertainment-industry girlfriend System. The System says her goal is to become the ideal girlfriend coveted by the fans of male celebrities. [The perfect celebrity girlfriend gets to enjoy the male lead’s most devoted love, and a harem of admirers 69.8kFavorites118.3kClicks/ch211.3kGifts

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    It's a romance novel, with a female lead who's very career-driven. It's incredibly satisfying to watch the female lead rise step by step while the male lead is just a background character. I still couldn't bring myself to like the romance, though; it's best enjoyed without any female viewers.

17. 17 不 After Quitting as a Substitute, I Became Everyone’s Favorite 不当替身后我成了万人迷 Shi Jin时今Danmei (BL)291k WordsCompleted Coming soon: "He Who Was Hated by Everyone Has Come Around" "The Disabled Tycoon Turns Out to Be Me" [Completed] [No choosing between love interests. The top is Wang Zhifeng, though he has relatively little screen time early on.] [The uke isn't a doormat. He has multiple secret identities and is a hidden big shot. If you have allergies, run!] Mo Xuzhi transmigrates into a book, a melodramatic stand-in romance. In the book, the protagonist Shou Shen Le is pure and innocent, the cherished white mo 53kFavorites83.8kClicks/ch31.2kGifts

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    A pure love story, 1v1, no romantic subplots, romance is the main focus, not much entertainment industry drama, classic melodramatic style, the protagonist fakes his death, and later he mainly focuses on scientific research. I don't remember the specifics, but it was quite a bittersweet experience.

18. 18 完 The Perfect Idol, Built by His Fan Site Master 完美偶像，站姐打造 Strawberry Pearl Cake草莓珍珠蛋糕Romance699k WordsCompleted The blurb for the upcoming story After Binding the In-Entertainment Sister-in-Law System is at the very bottom ↓↓ Ling Anni is a wealthy young woman who loves following celebrities and running a fan account. One day, she transmigrates into an entertainment-industry novel as the daughter of the company owner where the heroine is a trainee. According to the original plot, because the heroine fails to debut at her company, Ling Anni’s entire family becomes the villains, soon to be face-slapped by 32.8kFavorites82.2kClicks/ch48.4kGifts

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    Romance, female lead is a fan site admin and a career-driven woman who rises to prominence within a company. The male lead's presence is minimal. I don't really like this author's romantic storylines, but the career development is definitely satisfying. It's a good read and worth rewatching.

19. 19 当 Becoming a Star, Starting as an Extra 当明星从跑龙套开始 Qingqiu Qianye青丘千夜Danmei (BL)1.4M WordsCompleted [Bonus extras, unlockable at 60%. No real-life person was the inspiration for this story. No one. No one. No one. (That’s three times.) Please don’t bring up real people in the comments. The golden finger is extremely powerful. Romance pairing: Shen Tianqing.] When Jiang Fanxing was eight, he watched handsome men and beautiful women in legal dramas travel the world, fall in love, and uphold justice. He decided that a handsome, adorable kid like him was born to be a lawyer! He majored in law at 228.8kFavorites383.8kClicks/ch894.4kGifts

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    BL (Boys' Love), focusing on an actor's career. The protagonist is an actor (bottom) and his manager/boss (top). Both are very charming, and their careers soar. The romance is also well-written; at least it's not a sudden, unexpected love story.

20. 20 在EN Pretending to Be an Overseas Contestant on a Boy Group Survival Show 在男团选秀假扮海外选手 Self-Destructing Truck自爆卡车No CP465k WordsCompleted *The second set of illustrations is up! If you can only see the first set, please update the app. For watermarked versions, see Weibo @A Self-Destructing Truck. *Comments related to real people will be deleted. I didn't delete the other comments, so please don't argue in the comments section. [Warnings are below. Anyone trying to identify real-life inspirations will be disappointed.] Upcoming story 1: "A Field Guide to Failing at Fanservice" (original, no CP) Upcoming story 2: "I Draw the Underc 101kFavorites216.3kClicks/ch183.2kGifts

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    No male lead, a feel-good idol talent show novel with a focus on career advancement. I had a great reading experience when I first started reading it; the male lead is quite charming. It's a good read.

21. 21 娱 The Entertainment Circle is Mine 娱乐圈是我的[重生] Spring Knife Cold春刀寒Romance634k WordsCompleted [The blurb dates from 2018; see Weibo for details] Xu Zhaixing's idol, Cen Feng, is a rising star in the entertainment industry. She firmly believed that one day, everyone would see the light her idol radiated. But she didn't live to see that day. Cen Feng died by suicide at home because of depression. It wasn't until after his death that the injustices he had suffered came to light. It turned out he was an adopted orphan. It turned out his biological father was a murderer. It turned out he had 427.2kFavorites887.5kClicks/ch660.4kGifts

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    It's a romance novel, featuring a female designer and a male idol. Overall, it's alright, and I liked it when I watched it. It follows a redemption theme, and the characters of the male and female leads are quite good. The plot is also okay, but the idol romance is now hitting a major sore spot for me, especially the confession at a concert. I really need to scream for help!

22. 22 非 Unwillingly Talented in Both Virtue and Art 非自愿德艺双馨 A Husband Without Wine丈夫无酒Multi-Orientation378k WordsOngoing I transmigrated with a System! Feng Qichuan plunges headfirst into the entertainment industry, starting out as an extra. A successful life, here I come! Why are there thunder and lightning every time I try to become an actor?! So that’s why the System is called Virtue and Talent, Both in Full Bloom! When the public praises her as a skilled actress, Feng Qichuan smiles modestly, tears streaming inside: What acting skills? I’d rather be an apple pie… “Now that’s what you call a beauty trap. Only w 29.2kFavorites34.6kClicks/ch49.5kGifts

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    No female lead, career-driven acting, watchable, the system is useful but not a huge part, the cheat ability is questionable but not very significant, the female lead is a socially awkward introvert but her acting is like she's possessed by a god (x), quite enjoyable, but some things unrelated to her career (like the rumors with Wei, though this relationship might later help her advance further) I didn't really like.

23. 23 路 Can a Nobody Be the Chosen Star? 路人甲也可以是紫微星吗？ Crisp Thin Moon酥薄月No CP1.2M WordsOngoing Age 0, Your parents decide to have a pretty baby to leech off. Age 3, They start planning a career path for their little superstar. Age 6, A carefully planned publicity stunt lines up a batch of future fans for you. Age 8, Your parents joke around on social media, asking, “Could my child be a child model?” and “They'll be too old to model if we don't start now!” Their posts land you your first acting role, and your first paycheck. Age 14, You start puberty and your voice breaks. You're now a 43.1kFavorites54.9kClicks/ch183.2kGifts

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    No male lead, an actor's career-driven, satisfying story, good to read, started writing from the time the author was born, the lion cat is very cute, the author is very good at writing about little husbands (lol), quite enjoyable so far without any setbacks, the author's writing style is quite unique.

24. 24 专 Professional Fan, Earning Ten Million a Day 专业追星，日赚千万 Strawberry Pearl Cake草莓珍珠蛋糕Romance803k WordsCompleted Fang Sen transmigrated, and even got a “Celebrity Stock-Picking System” along with her. Fang Sen: “So you’re saying you’ll pay for me to stan celebrities?” “And whatever celebrity I spend money on is like a stock I’ve bought. As long as their career takes off, I can cash in my returns?” System: “That’s right. I know it’s hard to pick a celebrity with potential...” Fang Sen only smiled. This was far too easy for her. Before she transmigrated, she’d been a top fan who’d watched countless obscu 10.4kFavorites12.9kClicks/ch34.5kGifts

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    A romance novel with a female protagonist, leaning towards a fan site/marketing account? Her career is thriving, and the fans are purely speculative with little genuine affection for the artist. The pairings are quickly decided, but the female lead is skilled at managing her boyfriend. The male lead has a low profile. The author has a good track record with each episode (I don't know if there's any gossip, I don't follow it much, but some people say there is). It has a touch of the "super-rich" trope. I enjoyed it.

25. 25 当 Returning to Showbiz with a Max-Level Account 当满级大号重回娱乐圈 Ju Ju Ru Ling桔桔如令No CP372k WordsCompleted On her way to the film festival awards ceremony, Li Mo was caught in a massive pileup and died at the age of twenty-eight. The good news: She didn't die. She transmigrated. The bad news: She transmigrated with her whole body. The good news: It was a perfectly legal transmigration. Back at the age of twenty-one, Li Mo decided to return to her old line of work. She landed a job at an entertainment agency on the strength of her looks, ready to make her way in show business again. But less than a 9.3kFavorites11.5kClicks/ch14.2kGifts

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    No male lead, main actor, a story about starting with a maxed-out career and a satisfying, fast-paced plot.

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