Chapter 1
Jie Xichao washed her face with cold water in front of the mirror and heard the sound of the dormitory door opening outside.
His roommates had just gone out for a barbecue and were now discussing a few prostitutes they saw outside the door. Their laughter reached his ears through the door, and he wiped away the last bit of water stains with a towel.
The water was a little cold, but refreshing enough. There was a knock on the door: "Brother, Brother Chao! Are you in there?"
"Here." Jie Xichao grabbed a sweatshirt casually.
Light yellow.
He raised his eyes, and the old look in the person in the mirror disappeared, and the whole person looked a little more youthful.
He opened the door and a golden head popped in from outside.
Ji Yan had been losing weight for half a month, and once he started eating meat, he smelled like barbecue. His tone was also very excited: "Brother, are you done washing? I brought you some pork rib soup!"
After the words were spoken, the dormitory fell eerily silent for a moment.
Then, the laughter and noise started again as if nothing had happened.
Xie Xichao stopped Ji Yan before he took the bag into the bathroom.
Then he hesitated: "...Barbecue restaurants also sell pork rib soup?"
"I bought it especially for you!" Ji Yan said in disbelief and grief, "You would rather believe that a barbecue restaurant sells pork rib soup than believe that I took a detour just for you!"
Xie Xichao:.
He said sincerely, "I'm sorry. I was hit by a car and my brain is not in good shape."
Ji Yan: “…”
"Okay." He said numbly, "Do you want to eat?"
Xie Xichao felt his protesting stomach and said sincerely, "Yes."
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Although he wanted it, Jie Xichao actually couldn't eat it for the time being.
The talent show "Super Rookie" started its third season this year and has become very adept at handling various matters. The cafeteria is located on the first floor of the dormitory building, making it convenient for trainees who have reversed day and night schedules to have a midnight snack.
It was afternoon, but their dormitory was small.
Therefore, eating in the dormitory became something that would not be minded if you had good relationships with others.
When they sat down in the corner of the cafeteria, Ji Yan's tone was still a little sad: "Brother, you are really the most open-minded person I have ever met."
Xie Xichao felt that his compliment was very sudden: "What do you mean?"
"Well." Ji Yan didn't know what to say, "Um, got hit by a car..."
Jie Xichao suddenly realized.
"But it's true." He explained, "Didn't you read the report later? When we first met, you said I had..."
"Uh." Ji Yan said, "Brother, please stop talking."
Jie Xichao smiled.
He lifted the lid, and the rich aroma of pork rib soup filled his nose. He said sincerely, "Ji Yan."
Ji Yan blinked and looked at him.
"You are such a good person." Xie Xichao commented.
Ji Yan: “…”
Shame overwhelmed him and he almost crawled into the ground.
Jie Xichao smiled, picked up the spoon and drank some soup. The feeling of hunger in his stomach finally disappeared briefly, and was replaced by a feeling of satisfaction.
*
Xie Xichao and Ji Yan met half a month ago, for a simple reason: they were roommates.
One of the characteristics of a talent show is that all contestants gather in a large factory for closed practice. When Jie Xichao opened the dormitory door while dragging his suitcase, the first person he saw was Ji Yan.
The other person was on his bed.
The next day after meeting him, Ji Yan asked him indirectly: "Xiao Jie, are you sick?"
This one sentence left a deep impression on Xie Xichao.
Of course, later on the entire "Super Rookie" program crew and trainees all knew that this statement was true, and Ji Yan's way of addressing Jie Xichao changed from Xiao Jie to Brother Chao.
The disease was physical. Later, Ji Yan found out that Xie Xichao was the medical miracle who had been in a coma for four years after a car accident and had no vital signs but miraculously woke up in the end. After being reported on the Internet, he became an internet celebrity because of his good looks.
What he didn't know until now was that things were far from that simple.
After seeing Ji Yan off, Jie Xichao went to the gym alone.
Four years later, his injuries have long since healed. He spent another six months doing rehabilitation and his physical condition is now only slightly worse than that of a normal person. But being an idol obviously doesn't require just this kind of physical strength.
Half an hour later, Jie Xichao let out a breath.
The person in the mirror had a pale, thin face, and the exercise only barely gave his lips a hint of red. But it is undeniable that this face is beautiful.
She has a delicate and light face, the type of person who would be given a business card by a talent scout if she walked on the street. But the eighteen-year-old Xie Xichao studied mathematics. At that time, he thought he would go into a laboratory to do scientific research in the future.
I can’t say I liked it, it’s just that Jie Xichao wasn’t very interested in this matter at that time.
But before he could change his interest, the accident happened.
The car accident was indeed a car accident, but no one knew that Jie Xichao did not lose consciousness after falling into a coma, but entered a whole new world.
That world has a simple and crude name, called the entertainment industry cannon fodder role-playing system.
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When I walked out of the practice room, my agent sent me a message.
After Xie Xichao was in the news, many entertainment companies approached him to sign contracts. Most of them wanted to make quick money by taking advantage of his temporary popularity, except Yao Xin.
The company was not large, and after signing the contract, he was only assigned an agent named Fang Qingqing.
Fang Qingqing is 26 years old. Four years as an agent has turned her from a young girl into a nagging girl. The person she originally brought with her was a loser, but the one-night stand arrangement went wrong, and now she only has Jie Xichao under her command.
But for Jie Xichao, her concerns became something else.
She asked, "Did you have a good meal today?"
Xie Xichao replied: Yeah.
Fang Qingqing sent a bunch of messages about taking care of your body, and then said, "There's a company meeting today."
Xie Xichao called the number, and the other party hesitated for a few seconds before picking up the phone. She said, "Yes."
Xie Xichao said, "What's wrong, Sister Qing?"
Fang Qingqing sighed.
She said: "The company just said that the competition for the debut position in Super Rookie was too fierce, and there is a high probability that the company will not be able to grab a debut position in this talent show."
She couldn't even hide her disappointment in her tone, but she still tried to comfort Jie Xichao, "It's okay, Xichao, you're pretty and hardworking, you'll definitely have a chance to become famous, we don't need this little while."
Xie Xichao said: "...that Sister Qing."
"ah?"
"I never had any expectations about this." Xie Xichao asked her, "Did you have any?"
“…”
Xie Xichao continued to state the facts: "Our company is almost unable to pay salaries."
"Okay, stop talking!" Fang Qingqing said with difficulty.
After a while, she said, "So, that's it?"
"Yeah." Xie Xichao said.
After the other party hung up the phone, Jie Xichao threw the phone into his pocket and went to take a hot bath.
*
The entertainment industry cannon fodder system, also known as the Son of Fortune auxiliary system.
As the name suggests, it means playing the role of cannon fodder beside the Son of Fortune in various time and space worlds to help the world function normally.
There are many ordinary people in this world, but there are very few people with luck who can change the world and only pure cannon fodder and tools. It doesn’t matter how many cannon fodders there are. What matters is that only with their existence can the plot be pushed forward and the Son of Destiny can successfully influence the world.
To be honest, Xie Xichao didn't know why he was chosen. But the fact is, after he fell into a coma, he worked in the entertainment industry branch of this system for four years and successfully earned a living for himself for the rest of his life.
What he said to Fang Qingqing was the truth.
He had worked in the system for several years, and every time he traveled through time, he almost always played the role of a cannon fodder with a terrible family background. So the moment he stepped into Yao Xin, he knew that he had to rely on himself for everything. So skillful it's heartbreaking.
So, he was really not surprised by this matter.
Only a simple and enthusiastic girl like Fang Qingqing would have unnecessary expectations for such a poor and bankrupt company.
After taking a shower, Jie Xichao returned to the dormitory.
Ji Yan was not there, and the four remaining people in the dormitory were playing poker together.
Xie Xichao glanced at the person closest to him and accidentally discovered that he was about to lose.
He sighed in his heart and put his clothes on the bed, but suddenly someone spoke up: "I heard from the director today that the program will be officially announced soon."
They have been practicing in the factory for half a month, and now the program is already semi-public.
Now that the hype has built up, it’s time to officially announce the start of recording.
Xie Xichao's hand paused.
It was not because of this sentence, but because of the message Fang Qingqing sent:
But we still have to set a goal. The more rounds we can advance, the better. What is your expected final ranking? Can you tell me first?
Someone beside me said, "You're still a little nervous."
The person next to him pushed him and said, "Why are you so nervous? You're so handsome. Once you step on the stage, you'll charm everyone. You'll be in the top five in no time."
One hundred trainees, and five will eventually debut.
There are fewer debut positions, so it is easier to get bloodied in a fight.
Xie Xichao fell into deep thought.
"Top five, what the hell? I'll be honored if I can get into the top 20."
"Yes, I heard that the big guys are going crazy, who can get a place under them?"
Xie Xichao started typing.
The number 1 on the screen was shining brightly.
On the other end of the phone, Fang Qingqing was sitting on the bed holding the phone, looking a little nervous. Her breathing almost stopped when she saw the new message.
Then, the next message popped up at a precise moment:
"100, right? No hope, no disappointment. No room for regression means you're making progress every moment, Sister Qing, what do you think?"
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