An Yinong went to a nearby shopping mall to buy necessities, fruits and vegetables. Because he was wearing a mask and he was no longer famous, no one recognized him in the crowd.

    “That’s the advantage of being unpopular. No one will find out when you go back and forth in the supermarket.” 

    “Then you are still a singer? I received a private letter saying that a certain fashion brand wanted to buy the copyrights of the three songs “Fireside Time”, “Holiday by the Sea” and “Our Afternoon Tea”. They found him through the information he left on the song copyright website.     

“It’s the person who gave you the business card.”

     The system remembered the street singing performance a few days ago, and it directly checked the company’s latest news: “They seem to be launching their own brand of perfume, the ‘Lazy’ series, probably bought the song for a perfume ad. Good opportunity.”

     “Help me check again, is the video of the street singing posted on the Internet that day?”     

    The system inquired: “Oh! There are too many people who bought hot searches earlier, so this video might not be popular. “A Video That Makes You Kneel and Shout”, isn’t the title too exaggerated?…Many people praised you for being a good guitar player. It’s a show off. There’s also a song, and I’m looking for a high-definition version without noise.” Netizens’ rainbow farts made the system embarrassed to read them.

     “Host, there are still people who use your songs to cut videos, wow, there are more than ten. It’s only been a few days, why are there so many? Host! A very popular foreigner who is traveling in China took a video of you. This video even appeared on the Internet abroad, and the evaluation was very good. Do you want to reply now?”

   An Yinong tapped his fingers on the desktop, it was obvious that they needed his song now.     He smiled and closed the private message: “Wait a minute, you can’t be impatient.”

     After officially signing the contract, An Yinong started retreat mode, but the songs he practiced were not the original song’s debut song.

     “Shouldn’t you practice the original owner’s song?”

    “No, singing youth idol songs with a smoky voice is like putting a horse’s head on a cow. This voice is more suitable for singing songs with stories.” An Yinong, who had a slight voice control, was in love with the slightly hoarse voice of this world

    Voice: “It’s like gravel finely polished by oysters. Although it’s not round yet, you can already see the moist pearl.”

    The system suspected that his host was the reincarnation of Narcissus. He was so obsessed with his voice like never before. If the host were to be reincarnated as a mermaid known for his voice, would he just sing all day long without doing anything else?

    “But, what if…”

    “Shh.” Pressing his fingers on his rosy lips, he looked at the system, and the system seemed to be able to see the feeling hidden deep in those eyes—the arrogance of absolute confidence in himself .

    “Trust me.”

    An Yinong prepared for the variety show with peace of mind. The small days were peaceful, but the company he worked in was in turmoil and the building was about to collapse.

    This small company, which had only been established for five years, was experiencing an unprecedented wave of resignations – in just half a month, one-third of the company’s employees had left, and most of them were artists who had already achieved fame. Other artists and behind-the-scenes personnel were also around the corner. Bigger company, better resources, more opportunities.

    “Who can refuse? I can’t.”

    Zhang Ruojun, who had just completed the recording of the second episode of “My Way, My Show” in a certain presidential suite, told his agent about his plan: “I want to terminate the contract.” 

    “Ancestor, even if you have this plan, don’t bring it up now, and offend people for nothing.” The manager was taken aback. He had been in the entertainment industry for a long time, and what he pursued was the set of “be a good person and stay in the front line, so that we can meet each other in the future”.

   Besides, this company treated Zhang Ruojun well. Although they didn’t find resources for him, they invited the best teacher to teach him, arranged for basic necessities, food, housing and transportation. Even the restrictions on the contract were very loose.

    “What offends anyone? I’m not promoted by Starlight Entertainment. I’m Mr. Zhao… Forget it, I have no contact with Mr. Zhao. It’s meaningless to talk about it. Now Huanyu Entertainment wants me to transfer immediately. New contract, new assistant, new van…everything is ready, just waiting for me to start.”

    Was the other party’s ‘hope’ a ‘hope’? That was ‘requirement’. It was always difficult for an artist to straighten their back in front of capital.

    “Jason.” Zhang Ruojun held the agent’s hand, “Besides, I heard that they are also contacting other people.”

    He reported a few names, all of which were similar types of traffic, and they were competitors. Zhang Ruojun had a very clear understanding of himself. The harvester made by capital did not need any strength, as long as it was enough to attract fans. What he earned was quick money, enough for a lifetime in a few years.

    “A good bird chooses a tree to live in. I have to plan for my future.” He found a reason for himself.

    If the liquidated damages were paid, then he was not sorry for the company, Zhang Ruojun thought to himself. Besides, the entertainment industry was a place where people laughed at the poor but not the strong. As long as he was popular, no one dared to say anything about him.

    “You can wait a few days, just a few days,” the agent said.

    Zhang Ruojun shook his head, he knew some inside information: “This incident is obviously the revenge of the new crown prince. Mr. Lu of Huanyu Group will kill him. Sooner or later, Starlight Entertainment will be acquired or go bankrupt. It is useless for me to stay here.” ” The traffic era was fleeting, and he wanted to seize every opportunity he could.

    “I’m definitely not like ‘Ke Yinong’. I don’t take shortcuts, and I have to make trouble for myself.” Zhang Ruojun thought to himself.

    He felt that he was no worse than other top players, but the company was too small and restricted him. The company he was going to now was better and more suitable for him. Shallow water cannot raise true dragons.

    “Do you want to come with me?” Zhang Ruojun asked suddenly, it would be safer to bring a familiar manager with him.

    The manager was taken aback for a moment, then fell silent.

    Seeing the manager’s expression, Zhang Ruojun was very surprised: “You don’t want to stay, do you? Why didn’t I know that you are such a sentimental person?”

    “The general manager is kind to me.” The manager was a little embarrassed.

    “Whether you want to leave or not, I will definitely leave.” Zhang Ruojun had made up his mind, he was dazzled by the conditions offered by the new company, and could not see anything else.

    Although the agent was a bit more sophisticated, he also knew that it was difficult for this company to survive. There were no eggs under the overturned nest, so he should have planned for himself earlier.

    After walking around the room twice, the manager gritted his teeth, “I’ll go with you.”

    “By the way, Ke Yinong…” Zhang Ruojun suddenly mentioned this person.

    “Him? I heard that he was thrown into an online variety show, and he will not be on the same level as you in the future. Why did you mention him suddenly?” the manager asked strangely.

    Of course the manager knew about Ke Yinong. If this person hadn’t been abolished, Zhang Ruojun would not have been able to get ahead so easily. Many of his endorsements at the moment were from Ke Yinong. Everyone in the circle knew this, and this was where many artists started to be wary of their assistants.

    Zhang Ruojun thought about the ‘Ke Yinong’ he met before: “It’s nothing.”

    It’s been a while since I had seen him, the change was really big. He didn’t know why, but he always felt that he wouldn’t just stay silent. “I hope it’s just my overthinking.”

    September 6th was the day An Yinong participated in variety shows. The recording of that program was in other provinces. He arrived in a new city on an early morning flight. As soon as he stepped out of the airport, someone from the program team came to pick him up.

    “Mr. Ke, good morning, have you eaten yet?”

    “Good morning, I have already eaten on the plane.”

    An Yinong greeted the staff. There was also a guest in this car, pulling the suitcase full of things, and there were shipping stickers on the outside of the suitcase.

    “He’s really among the guests.” An Yinong’s eyelids were half drooped, and his long eyelashes made it difficult to clearly see his eyes.

    The other guest in the car was actually the white moonlight who Zhao Ze wanted to chase after the second life, it was really a coincidence like a drama.

    “What a coincidence, host.” The system was surprised.

    “That’s why he tried his best to prevent me from appearing on this show?” An Yinong guessed Zhao Ze’s concerns, “Take a villain’s heart to judge a gentleman’s belly.” He just didn’t know why this person wanted to appear on such a high-risk variety show.

    The white moonlight’s surname was Tao, and his stage name was Tao Ran. He was a young actor who transformed from a singing and dancing idol. In the plot, he would soon quit the circle, and even commit suicide later, but didn’t elaborate on why, but only knew that he was seriously ill through other people’s mouths.

    Was it an incurable disease? So just kill themself? In the plot, Tao Ran did not participate in this variety show.

    “There are too many variables, the plot can only be used as a reference.” An Yinong thought to himself.

    “Hi, I’m Ke Yinong, nice to meet you.” He stretched out a hand, with a hoarse voice and a polite smile.

    The other party also extended his hand: “Hello, Tao Ran.”

    Tao Ran’s hand was a little cold, and his body temperature seemed to be a little lower than that of ordinary people, but his eyes were beautiful, like a docile herbivore, with an indescribable tenderness.

    An Yinong smiled and withdrew his hand: “Do you know who the other two guests are? In order to keep it a mystery, I didn’t get any information.”

    “Sorry, I… don’t know very well.” Tao Ran’s voice lowered, and his eyes revealed an apology, as if sorry for ‘not knowing’.

    When An Yinong got into the car, he realized that this white moonlight was enveloped in gray-blue melancholy, separated from the real world by an invisible membrane. Perhaps his desire to die began at this time. But his whole person felt gentle and harmless, without any negative things. It would be a pity if someone with such gentle eyes died like this.

    “Speaking of which,” An Yinong looked into his eyes, “I’ve seen the movie you acted in, and your eyes are full of emotion. Of course, I don’t know much about drama, but it can make people forget that this is a story from the show, this is the ability of an actor.”

    Tao Ran was taken aback, and he subconsciously asked: “Which character do you like?”

    “The waiter in the movie “Half Sugar Love”. Anyway, after watching a movie, I only remembered a waiter who can draw a rainbow on coffee.”

    An Yinong recalled for a while, with a slight smile on his face: “I suspected that the director really invited a barista who could draw flowers. I found out later that you are an actor. Then I went to watch other plays.”

    Tao Ran’s always calm face finally had slight ripples, he put a lot of thought into the role of the waiter, for the role that played for five minutes, he established a complete file and wrote a comprehensive character draft. But little attention had been paid to that role. “Half Sugar Love” was an idol movie exclusively for fans.

    “Thank you.” Tao Ran didn’t know what he wanted to thank, maybe he was feeling that when his health and career were dying, there were still people in this world who appreciated him.

    “I’ve heard about you too.” After hesitating for a while, Tao Ran spoke.

    He knew about ‘Ke Yinong’, the unlucky ghost who was poisoned by someone at the peak of his career. But Tao Ran didn’t pay much attention to it before, he only knew that the sound was broken, but after listening to it now, he didn’t think such a hoarse voice was unpleasant.

    “Your voice is also very nice now.” Tao Ran really didn’t have any EQ, and many people would misunderstand him when he said such a thing. But An Yinong could tell that Tao Ran was sincerely trying to comfort himself.

    He smiled and said, “Isn’t it? This is a throat kissed by an angel, and there are not many in the world.”

    Seeing that he really looked away, Tao Ran also smiled: “Yes.”

    In addition to the two guests and the driver, there was also a person in charge and a photographer in the car, who had been watching the interaction between the two guests.

    “This artist Ke has a really good sense of variety.” The staff thought to himself, “He has a good temper.”

    Only the system could see that the host was trying to pull Tao Ran out of a bad mood. It felt incredible: “Host, are you helping your rival in love?”

    An Yinong didn’t answer, he didn’t regard Zhao Ze as a spouse, so there was no way to talk about ‘rival in love’.

    “Before I came, I was worried. If I asked for cooperation in variety shows, what would I do if I couldn’t find teammates? I’m not very popular, and I don’t have many friends. Fortunately, I met you.” An Yinong’s voice was hoarse, and there was a lingering gentle feeling when saying someone’s name, Tao Ran was coaxed to blush. 

    He said shyly: “I think you are very good.”

    “Really?” An Yinong smiled, “If we are drawn to be two partners in acting, are you willing to take me with you?”

    “Of course.” Tao Ran said seriously and put away the thoughts of breaking the jar at the beginning: his future was cut off, and it didn’t matter what happens in the future. Ke Yinong’s life was hard enough, so don’t add more hardships.

    The system just stared dumbfounded at its host taking care of his ‘rival in love’ calmly, leading him out of the melancholy atmosphere in an almost gentle way. So Tao Ran, who was originally a bit stiff, began to show his own demeanor – a pearl lying quietly was also very beautiful, but it looks better when it shines.

    An Yinong’s eyes became more gentle, like a spring breeze. And that rumored cold white moonlight, who wouldn’t smile when begged, had the host in his eyes, with a smile on his face.

    “…” The corner of the system’s mouth twitched, “Am I signing a fish pond owner?”

    The author had something to say:

    Towards An Yinong. Tao Ran: He understands me.

    Facing Zhao Ze. Tao Ran: The world is not worth it.

    System: Fish pond master.