Chapter 1
"Yesterday, the winners of the 54th Qianqiu Awards were announced. Actor Lu Zixi won the Best Actor award for his outstanding performance in the film 'Peeping Light.' It's reported that the newly crowned Best Actor Lu Zixi has passed away in a car accident before the awards ceremony. He was only 27 years old. Thousands of fans are in disbelief..."
Lu Zixi leaned on the sofa and listened to the news for a while, and finally couldn't help but reach out to turn off the TV.
A group of people, with the help of the media, expressed their sorrow and shock at his death, whether true or false. However, for Lu Zixi himself, the most unbelievable thing was not that his car, which had always been well maintained, would suddenly fail to brake and crash into the cliff, but that after a sharp pain in his head, he opened his eyes and found that not only was he not dead, but he had actually traveled through time and space to become an unknown little actor.
A little actor whose real name is also "Lu Zixi".
Mention the name "Lu Zixi," and even those who pay no attention to the entertainment industry will feel familiar. If some people are born with a silver spoon in their mouths, Lu Zixi must be one of them.
He came from a privileged background, possessed exceptional physical attributes, and possessed considerable talent for acting. Thanks to the support of a distinguished figure, Lu Zixi's first official film role during his university years was a critical and box office success, instantly garnering immense attention. Winning the Qianqiu Award, a prestigious award in China, before he even turned 30 was a natural progression for him.
However, after twenty-seven years of triumph, he ultimately lost his life. If he hadn't stumbled upon a life in this body, he would have truly fallen into a long sleep. He was grateful for this blessing in disguise, which gave him the chance to continue seeing the world. So, even if the owner of this body had committed suicide and lost all hope in life, he would do his best to keep the original owner alive.
Thinking of this, Lu Zixi couldn't help but sigh.
The original owner's suicide seemed understandable to him. He hadn't even made any progress in his career, yet he was already saddled with high-interest loan sharks. He'd spent a fortune on networking and self-promotion, yet he couldn't quite make it back. Even more terrifying, this 22-year-old hadn't considered the loan carefully enough, resorting to such reckless lending. He was even afraid the lenders wouldn't lend to men, even going so far as to point out his artist status. In other words, there were some fearless individuals holding onto his nude photos. If he didn't repay the loan, the consequences would be disastrous.
A mere 1.2 million yuan would have been enough for the old Lu Zixi to just slip through his fingers. The problem was, even if he'd had more money than he once had, he couldn't give it to this "Lu Zixi." The due date was just a few days away, and he had no idea how to find the money to pay his creditor. He even considered calling his father, revealing a few details only the two of them knew, revealing his identity, and paying off the debt first before making any plans.
However, he knew that things were far from that simple.
Putting aside the question of whether his attempt to prove his identity would be successful, there was something indescribably strange about his own death.
First, the brake failure was highly suspicious. His car had regular inspections and was newly purchased, so problems wouldn't be likely to occur. Second, the timing of the accident was extremely sensitive: it happened right after his father was diagnosed with a terminal illness and his will was notarized, and just before he became a movie star and reached the pinnacle of his career, which inevitably led him to suspect foul play.
If it was really a murder, he would have no ability to protect himself now, and would be in danger if he were to reveal his identity in a hurry.
He must survive well in order to give an explanation to the original owner and himself.
"Is Lu Wenqi here?" Lu Zixi was still in deep thought when suddenly a loud voice that was very familiar to the original owner's memory sounded outside the door. Due to the poor sound insulation of the partition, the voice shocked him completely.
Lu Zixi was stunned for a moment before realizing that he was being called. He quickly responded, "Coming!"
Lu Wenqi is the stage name of this "Lu Zixi." For someone who's relatively unknown, sharing a name with a movie star with a large fan base is definitely not a good thing. First, if he's seen as deliberately using the same name to gain popularity, everyone will spit at him. Second, if he does become famous in the future, it will be very difficult for him to accumulate casual fans during his career growth. After all, everyone is more familiar with the other "Lu Zixi," and keyword searches will often return the same "Lu Zixi." All the hard work he put into publicity might just go to waste.
This unlucky kid who entered the entertainment industry lately had no choice but to go find a fortune teller and carefully choose a stage name. However, the fortune teller was obviously not very skilled, and although he changed his name, he still died before fulfilling his ambitions.
As Lu Zixi was thinking, he jumped off the bed and ran to the door in two steps. As soon as he opened the door, he was faced with the long horse face of his agent Zhao Zhiping.
The original owner of this body is no better than the former movie star Lu Zixi. Not only does he have no connections and no resources, he is not a professional and his appearance is not particularly outstanding. To be honest, Lu Zixi felt that the original owner was very lucky to be able to successfully sign with the studio and have regular exposure, so he didn't want to complain about Zhao Zhiping's bad temper at all.
"How dare you turn off your phone? You're so tired of living!" Before Lu Zixi could even open his mouth, he was sprayed with spit. "Why didn't you come to that variety show last time? I'm telling you, with your shabby looks, if someone wants to seduce you, you'll have to say Amitabha!"
Although Lu Zixi strongly disagreed with Zhao Zhiping's approach, he had to admit that the original owner's appearance was indeed the most disadvantageous in the entertainment industry. Actors didn't have to be stunningly beautiful, and could even be ugly, but they had to have their own unique characteristics. The only thing he feared was that the original owner's appearance was above average—compared to ordinary people, she might look good, but she would be out of the entertainment industry and become just like everyone else.
The original owner's successful entry into the entertainment industry wasn't just due to his own self-invested efforts, but more importantly, he chose a more accessible path: eating live. He looked better than the average person, ate more than the average person, and consistently spent exorbitant amounts on food the average person couldn't afford—that was enough. But the original owner wasn't truly gifted. After eating, he had to endlessly practice vomiting. After nearly losing his life, he was finally noticed by an entertainment company. The company, having signed him, undoubtedly hoped he'd continue eating live. He saw his initial investment slipping away, and the company refused to let him transition. He occasionally gave him a spot on a variety show, hoping to exploit their unspoken rules. And now the debt collectors were closing in... It was truly despair.
"Are you listening to me?" Zhao Zhiping keenly noticed that he was distracted and became even more furious. "Take out your phone! I'll watch you turn it on!"
Turning off the mobile phone is naturally to avoid harassment from creditors, but after all, you can only hide for a while, not forever.
Following his memory, Lu Zixi slowly took out the latest fruit machine from his pocket.
"You're willing to spend money," Zhao Zhiping sneered, completely unaware of Lu Zixi's stunned expression. He watched him turn on his phone before turning around and leaving. "Report to the company headquarters on time the day after tomorrow, otherwise, you'll be penalized for breaking your promise last time and be punished according to the standards for breach of contract!"
After the door in front of him was slammed shut again, Lu Zixi looked at the mobile phone in his hand and suddenly came back to his senses from his surprise.
This is not the original owner's phone!
With the original owner's living standard, he would rather spend every penny carefully. When he could barely afford the food for his food broadcast, how could he have spare money to buy a mobile phone!
In a flash, he remembered that his phone had a problem before going to the awards ceremony, and it seemed that he had asked his assistant to buy him a new phone...
And this phone is clearly the new phone that hasn’t had time to import the SD card and original phone files yet!
After turning on the phone that mysteriously traveled with him through time, it stayed on the interface of the fruit.
Lu Zixi subconsciously reached out and tapped the stuck screen. Suddenly, the phone turned white, and then slowly turned into the Penguin software chat interface.
This is a chat group.
A line of text popped up on the interface: [Undefined system has joined the group]
【Movie Actor Development System】: Welcome newcomers!
【Flirting System】: Send red envelopes to newcomers!
[White Moonlight System]: Do you give out red envelopes to new members right after they arrive? Are you stingy or not? Come on, the new members will take over. [Send an exclusive red envelope: First Love Face x1]
[Flirting System]: Tsk! You're the stingy one! I was just kidding! Newbie, don't listen to the above nonsense. [Send Exclusive Red Packet: Flirting Eyes x1]
Lu Zixi's palms were numb from the sudden burst of messages on his phone. Amidst the barrage of messages, he took the time to glance at the group name.
Quick-travel system red envelope group?
Before he had time to figure out what this meant, the group suddenly became quiet. When he looked again, the administrator came out.
[The administrator has enabled the ban on all members]
[Cultivation System]: Okay, okay, be quiet for a while. I know you are excited about the newcomer, so listen to me first!
【Cultivation System】: First of all, welcome our new members. Please modify the group name card as soon as possible according to your responsibilities. Don't be nervous, this is not a serious group... No, we are not an official group, just a place where everyone can chat, send red envelopes and exchange work experiences. There is only one requirement, that is, personal attacks are strictly prohibited. Harmony is the most important thing.
[The administrator has disabled the ban for all members]
[White Moonlight System]: ...Oh my god, I was so scared, I thought I was sent to the silence package [wipes sweat]
【Seducing System】: [laughing][laughing] I told you to talk too much
[Fertility System]: Where's the newcomer? I wonder if the newcomer will be scared away?
[Apocalypse Survival System]: ...I think that newcomers are not afraid to begin with, but they will be scared away when they see the word "giving birth".
[Child-bearing System]: What's wrong with having children?! Are you discriminating against me?! I'd be envious of you guys even if I just gave you a red envelope!
[Child-bearing System]: [Send Red Envelope: Water from the Mother and Child River x5]
【Movie Emperor Cultivation System】: ...
【Seducing System】: ...
【Apocalypse Survival System】: ...
[Ancient Farming System]: I'm curious, will drinking this really make me pregnant...
[Fertility System]: If you are not pregnant, come to me and I will sow seeds for you == I, the host, have already had two children in three years.
[Ancient Farming System]: But if you drink water and conceive a child...whose is it... [I hear raindrops falling on the green grass.jpg]
【Movie Emperor Cultivation System】: ...
【Seducing System】: ...
【Apocalypse Survival System】: ...
[Cultivation System]: ...Okay, okay, next one! [Wipes sweat]
Lu Zixi blinked his eyes and looked at the chaos in the group, unable to react for a moment.
...What the hell is this?
Chuunibyou?
If it were in the past, he might still be in the mood to tease the big fool, but now he is really forced to make a living and is not in a good mood. He directly clicks on the icon in the upper right corner and prepares to exit the group chat.
[Are you sure you want to leave this group?]
Lu Zixi was merciless and clicked "Confirm".
[If you want to pass through here, leave some money to buy your way through]
Lu Zixi: ???
What the hell? You're leaving money for passage?
Just as Lu Zixi was stunned, another dialog box automatically popped up on his phone.
[Temporary Session]
【Cultivation System】: Newcomer wants to quit the group?
[Cultivation System]: [Smile] Darling, it's too late.
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