I Became Popular After Playing a Salted Fish in a Romance Variety Show

After suddenly dying, Lin Xi, a corporate slave, reincarnates as an obscure 18th-tier female star in the entertainment industry, struggling to rise to fame but never succeeding.

In the story, she is participating in a romance variety show full of scheming participants:

– A manipulative woman hopes to snag a wealthy husband through the show,

– An innocent-seeming woman aims to gain popularity,

– A wealthy playboy treats the show as his playground,

– A charismatic man aims to expand his ‘pond’ of admirers.

Additionally, a melodramatic love triangle involving the male and female leads is about to unfold.

Overwhelmed by the convoluted plot, Lin Xi decides to just lay back and ‘play dead.’

The audience then witnesses scenes like:

– When the manipulative woman hypocritically shows concern to provoke her, Lin Xi nonchalantly agrees with everything she says.

– When the tearful innocent-seeming woman asks if Lin Xi dislikes her, Lin Xi helplessly spreads her hands.

– When the charismatic man tries to flirt, Lin Xi, holding a plate of braised fish, deadpans, “I eat fish, but I won’t be one of yours, try someone else.”

Guests: ???

Audience: Laughs at Lin Xi’s apparent social rebellion syndrome and her retorts, which seem to come straight from a sleazebag’s playbook.

Eventually, Lin Xi becomes popular for her unique ‘playing dead’ style, which frustrates the show’s producers since she forgets her role as a romantic participant.

The director seriously tells Lin Xi, “This is a romance show, you need to interact more with the male guests.” Lin Xi awkwardly admits to possibly having ‘misandry,’ suggesting not to wrong the other male guests.

Director: ???

Audience: Laughs at the absurdity of ‘misandry,’ finding Lin Xi hilariously inept.

Stirred by Lin Xi, the production team brings in a top celebrity, Lu Li Bai, known for his ‘misogyny’ to be her official on-show partner. During their first meeting on the show, Lin Xi and Lu Li Bai glance at each other and quickly look away, obviously unwilling to play along with the producers.

Audience: ???

It seems this ‘mutual dislike’ couple is headed for a disastrous end. However, as the show continues, the audience slowly discovers a surprisingly sweet chemistry between them.

Tags: Entertainment Industry, Sweet Story, Transmigration, Feel-Good One-liner: After being arranged as a couple with a top celebrity.

Theme: It’s okay to ‘play dead’ in life, as long as you’re happy.

Note: “CP” is short for “couple pairing” in fan culture, referring to two people often seen as a pair by fans, whether in a romantic or platonic context. 

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