This Star Is Far Too Self-Disciplined

(Also known as The Superstar Who Started Out at a TV Station; not a one-woman romance)

Chen Yuan transmigrates to a parallel world and becomes an intern at a TV station.

Just as he is about to be made a full-time employee, someone with connections takes his spot.

He grits his teeth and holds out for 30 days, until a System notification finally appears:

[You have completed “30 consecutive days without practicing your craft.” You have received 1,000 Self-Discipline Points.]

“Phew…”

Chen Yuan lets out a long breath and quickly buys a [Memory Search Fruit].

While he’s at it, he opens “A Collection of Outstanding Essays from China and Abroad” on his computer’s E drive.

…

I only wanted to get along with you as an ordinary person, but all I got in return was distance?

I’m done pretending. I have the entertainment resources of an entire Earth, and I’m coming clean!

…

Many years later, on the awards stage, Chen Yuan reiterates:

“I’m no big star or famous director. I have no interest in becoming a director or a star.”

“Because the happiest time of my life was when I was earning 3,000 yuan a month as a programming assistant at a TV station…”

Thunderous applause erupts from the audience!

[System notification: You have completed “30 consecutive days of showing off.” You have received 10,000 Self-Discipline Points!]