This novel was adapted into a short drama called "Red Fruit," which can be searched for.
Lu Chi was an 18th-tier celebrity who finally got the chance to appear on a dating reality sho...
Lu Chi: "..."
Participating in a music competition?
Hahaha!
This guy is going to make me laugh to death!
In my past life, I was a nobody internet celebrity who started out singing in live streams.
As he gained fame through his singing, he even went on a dating reality show to meet his favorite goddess face-to-face.
That goddess is the most famous singer in the country.
If I hadn't died from excitement, would I have been able to get here?
Now this guy actually wants me to participate in a music competition, to make me his control group.
Then I'd lose face and make everyone in the Lu family think I'm inferior to him?
Hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo~
LOL!
...
Seeing that Lu Chi remained silent, Lu Jiyang assumed that Lu Chi was afraid.
He secretly sneered to himself.
Lu Chi, oh Lu Chi.
In your past life, when you returned to the Lu family, you were both cowardly and pathetic.
From the moment you walked in, you tried your best to please everyone.
However, you are not as sweet-talking as me, nor as cunning.
They don't do as well as me academically, and they don't have any outstanding talents.
I outperformed them in everything.
With just a little trickery, I can make you get beaten up by your parents and disliked by your five older sisters.
Your desperate attempts to please others have ultimately become a joke.
Later, I even caused your death.
Now that I've been reborn, I certainly won't let you have an easy time.
Just you wait.
I'll torment you for a while first, and after I've dealt with the people who need to be dealt with, it'll be your turn.
Hahahaha~
...
Lu Jiyang looked at Lu Chi, pretending to be harmless.
She spoke again: "Brother Lu Chi, the pressure of senior year is immense, and you're exhausted both physically and mentally. Participating in a music competition can help you relax and focus so you can study better. Don't you think so?"
Lu Chi pretended not to hear and continued eating.
He also looked insecure.
Playing dumb occasionally makes you more effective when you're proven wrong.
Only then can the effect be more obvious.
Lu Jiyang continued, "Look, you bury yourself in your studies every day, but your grades are still worse than those classmates who study and play at the same time. Brother Lu Chi, you should relax a bit, otherwise the pressure is too much. It's just going on stage to sing a song, it won't affect your studies."
We've had many misunderstandings before. I hope that through this competition, the two brothers can stand together on the stage, and regardless of who wins or loses, we can bring glory to the Lu family.
Lu Jiyang's words were full of criticism of Lu Chi, saying that Lu Chi studied hard every day, but his grades were not as good as those of other students.
The implication was clear; it was practically telling Lu Chi directly, "You bury yourself in your studies every day, but I, Lu Jiyang, can learn while having fun."
Lu Chi really wanted to swear.
I can surpass you without even trying!
If you put in the effort, ha, you probably won't be able to catch up even if you take a helicopter!
However, Lu Chi certainly couldn't swear in front of his family.
In this situation, only a fool would go out of their way to provoke hatred.
Lu Chi pretended to be in a difficult position, appearing both inferior and cowardly:
"...But, I, I'm not a very good singer, I, I'm afraid I won't be able to participate in the competition, I've never participated before."
Seeing their son's lack of confidence, and considering that he had lived in the slums for so many years and had never seen the world, Lu Yuanqing and Pan Feng felt very sorry for him.
Lu Yuanqing encouraged Lu Chi: "Chi'er, Ji Yang is right. Since there is a competition to participate in, why don't you go up and give it a try, break the ice, and broaden your horizons?"
Pan Feng nodded: "Chi'er, your mom and dad both have great musical talent, so I believe you can sing pretty well too. It's okay, if you want to participate, just give it a try."
Winning or losing isn't important; the most important thing is to get some practice and build confidence. If he doesn't want to participate, that's fine too. When Ji Yang participates, our whole family will cheer him on.
“Yes, Chi’er!” Lu Yuanqing added, worried that Lu Chi might feel pressured. “If you don’t want to participate, then don’t go. Anyway, the exam is in a few months, so you can focus on your studies.”
Lu Chi pretended to think about it with difficulty.
He said, "Hey, I think what Ji Yang said makes sense. It's better to study happily than to bury yourself in studying... Dad, Mom, why don't I go and participate? I've always lacked confidence, and I want to get some experience."
Lu Yuanqing and Pan Feng nodded, thinking that their son would inherit the Lu family business in the future, so it would be good for him to break through his fears early on.
Lu Jiyang was overjoyed when he heard Lu Chi say that he would participate together.
He thought to himself, "The opportunity to trample on Lu Chi has arrived!"
As long as I win first prize in the competition, the Lu family will think I'm excellent.
Oh!
Lu Chi, you country bumpkin who has lived in the countryside for more than ten years, you have never seen the world, what makes you think you can compare to me?
Lu Jiyang asked Lu Qingru, "Second sister, is this a singing competition organized by your Century Royal Entertainment?"
Century Royal Entertainment, the entertainment company where Lu Qingru works.
It is also the largest entertainment company in China, ranking highly internationally.
Similar to Hollywood in the United States.
Lu Qingru nodded: "That's right. This competition is divided into preliminary rounds, semi-finals and finals, and is divided into children's groups, youth groups and senior groups. It is jointly organized by Century Royal Entertainment and China Central Television. The prize for first place is 6 million yuan."
"6 million! That's great! This money is mine!" Lu Jiyang was so excited he almost jumped up.
I've been punished by my dad lately, and I'm really short of money.
If it weren't for my older sisters secretly taking care of me, I wouldn't be able to afford snacks anymore.
...
Monday was a clear and sunny day.
The classroom of Class 2, Grade 12, did not become dull despite the fact that the college entrance examination was just over five months away.
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