I don't care about dating reality shows or the entertainment industry!

On the night of a grand ceremony.

A grand event that brings together half of the entertainment industry is quietly beginning.

At 5 p.m., before the sky had completely darkened, the live broadcast of the red carpet began.

Su Youzi, a relatively unknown celebrity, was scheduled to appear third.

Arriving at the stadium entrance in a brand-sponsored car, she wore a simple dress designed by a niche brand, gently covering her small bag. As the car door opened, she stepped confidently and elegantly down the long red carpet.

The scene was accompanied by a few sporadic "clicks" from the spotlight.

"Why take a picture of her? It's a waste of memory."

"Her face and figure are exceptional; it's good to keep them for admiring."

"But her acting is rubbish, even green screen effects are better than hers, there's no way she can become famous."

The photographer's voice reached Su Youzi's ears without missing a word, but she didn't care at all, maintaining a polite smile and waving to the media on both sides.

He walked confidently to the autograph board and signed his name.

The host greeted her outside, and in less than three seconds, she was "politely" ushered into the venue.

Fans in the audience yawned and scrolled through their phones; their idols hadn't arrived yet.

Su Youzi entered the inner area and sat down in the far corner unnoticed.

"Zi-"

Su Youzi turned her head and glanced at the photographers around her. No one was taking pictures of her. She took out her phone from her bag and answered the call.

"My invincible super beautiful girl~ Didn't you say you were so exhausted from diarrhea that you were lying in bed on an IV drip? How come you can still walk the red carpet?"

Su Youzi awkwardly tugged at the corners of her mouth. For a minor celebrity like her, walking the red carpet was just a formality, and she would never trend on social media.

Her all-knowing editor actually discovered that she was neglecting her duties?

"Aha~ You noticed that."

"Please correct your attitude."

Before Liu Danying could unleash her roar, Su Youzi quickly resorted to coquettishness.

"Sister Danying, when you're in the world of martial arts, you're not in control of your own destiny. I promise you, even if I don't sleep tonight, I'll finish the manuscript, okay?"

Liu Danying sighed helplessly, unable to curse.

Don't overwork yourself.

Su Youzi, also known as "Little Fish Swimming Fast," has a huge fan base. At only 22 years old, she has been ranked among the top ten on the global author list for three consecutive years and is the richest online author in China.

"Sister Danying is the best!" Su Youzi curved her clear and bright eyes, blinked gently, and her long eyelashes trembled slightly, revealing a splash of color at the corner of her eyes. Her red lips parted slightly, revealing a faint smile, making her beautiful and charming.

In the audience not far away, a young girl captured this moment on camera. As if mesmerized, a fleeting flutter of emotion stirred within her, and she murmured softly, "Su Youzi's features are truly stunning..."

"Who? Who is Su Youzi?" The person next to me asked without looking up, his eyes glued to the live stream on his phone.

"No one's here. Has Brother Jingchu arrived?"

"It's not that early, let's wait another hour or two. The studio hasn't posted the 'departure photos' yet."

As night fell, the Milky Way cascaded down from the dome like silk, its starlight shimmering and bathing the entire stage.

The screams from the fans came in waves.

Su Youzi yawned, bored, a hint of boredom in her eyes.

This grand event had nothing to do with her; she was only required to attend by her mother.

After a year of not filming, her mother was extremely anxious, asking around for any roles she could play, even a maid or a corpse, she didn't care what the role was as long as she could get paid.

This grand event was also a result of pulling out all the stops to make her presence felt in front of the sponsors and directors.

However, Su Youzi's heart was no longer in the entertainment industry.

She got up to go to the restroom, but the staff next to her didn't even glance at her; she was an insignificant nobody.

Su Youzi pushed open the bathroom door and let out a long sigh of relief.

Just as she was getting ready, there was a slight commotion outside the door, and someone entered the bathroom.

Su Youzi curiously looked up and her gaze met that of the woman entering the restroom in the mirror.

Su Youzi was slightly taken aback. The two had a similar appearance, especially their clear and bright eyes, which were exactly the same. She couldn't help but be a little surprised.

Ning Zhi's eyes trembled slightly, but she quickly regained her composure, a gentle smile appearing on her lips.

Su Youzi nodded politely, then stepped aside to make room and left the restroom.

"Sister Zhi, she's that Su Youzi." The chubby girl's voice came from behind.

Ning Zhi withdrew her gaze, staring at herself in the mirror, somewhat dazed, her fingers gently touching her cheek.

She really looks like her younger self...

"If Su Youzi hadn't been a child star, I would have thought she got plastic surgery to look like you." The chubby girl glanced at the door and continued to mutter, "It's just a pity that with such a stunning face like Sister Zhi, her acting skills are lacking. Otherwise, with the title of 'Little Ning Zhi,' if her acting skills were even slightly better, she would have become a top star long ago."

Ning Zhi smiled slightly and said gently, "Let's not talk about others."

***

The next day.

"Su Youzi! Get up right now!"

Su Youzi was woken up in a daze. She sat up in bed irritably and ruffled her messy long hair.

Yesterday, after the grand ceremony ended, I went home and worked on my manuscript until 5 a.m., and had only just fallen asleep.

She squinted slightly, looking sleepily at her mother.

She doesn't have to work, and they don't even let her sleep.

"It's only eight o'clock..."

"Do you even have the demeanor of a female celebrity anymore?!" The mother put her hands on her hips, glaring with her triangular eyes. "Get up right now! Sign this contract."

"What contract?" Su Youzi blinked in confusion.

Her acting skills are notoriously bad; directors in the industry would immediately shake their heads and wave their hands at the mere mention of her name!

How could anyone be so blind as to cast her in a movie?

Is the director the Leshan Giant Buddha?

Or is this capital X money?

"A dating reality show." The mother tossed down the contract. "This is something Chen Yi got for you."

Chen Yi was the director of the film she made when she was eight years old. Four years ago, they almost collaborated again, but she was replaced by the investors at the last minute before filming began.

In the years that followed, no matter what role she played, her talent and skill seemed to have been taken away by God overnight, and her acting skills plummeted.

Chen Yi has always felt guilty about this, believing that the change of actress was a fatal blow to Su Youzi, causing her to lose her former charm.

Su Youzi sat up straight; she had no intention of participating in a variety show.

"Mom, I'm a female celebrity. I already don't have many roles to play. Falling in love will ruin my career."

Her mother glanced at her dismissively and said, "How old-fashioned."

"In this era where traffic is king, how many celebrities participate in dating reality shows? It not only increases their exposure, but more importantly, it's an easy way to make money. You pick someone you like on the show, and you can even collaborate and rake in profits later..."

She listed examples of how a certain obscure celebrity became popular again after participating in a dating reality show and made a fortune, her eyes filled with greed.

Su Youzi turned her face away and looked out the window, her bright, star-like eyes gradually dimming.

Seeing that she remained unmoved, her mother squeezed out a few tears. "When I was pregnant with you, I had gestational hypertension, and everyone advised me to give you up. You are my precious child, but how could I bear to? I suffered severe bleeding during your birth, and I was on the verge of death. You are someone I risked my life to bring into this world..."

Again.

From the time Su Youzi could understand human speech, this passage had been repeating itself in her ears ever since.

She rested her chin on her hand, thought for a moment, a faint smile playing on her lips, and slowly turned to look back at her mother.

"I sign."

Then let's use this variety show to completely "get out" of the entertainment industry.