1novels 8. Lovely fans
8. Lovely fans
Has anything changed in your body?
Li Jingcheng concentrated for a moment, clenched his fist and tested his strength, but he did not feel the power of a punch that could kill a bull, which is often seen in Hong Kong variety shows. He also did not expel any foul-smelling impurities from his body, leaving only a strong bitter taste in his mouth that lingered for a long time.
"Could it be that the effects of the Marrow Cleansing Pill aren't what I understand?" He frowned slightly, somewhat puzzled.
After a moment's hesitation, Li Jingcheng got out of the car and slammed his fist hard against a nearby utility pole. No deep dent was left in the concrete, only a shallow, clear fist mark. Yet, his knuckles felt no pain whatsoever.
Li Jingcheng looked at his fist and nodded in satisfaction. The Marrow Cleansing Pill must have strengthened his bones and internal organs from the root. For an ordinary person, such a punch would have fractured their finger bones long ago.
Although the system only provided survival skills in the style of Hong Kong variety shows, he didn't mind at all; on the contrary, he was even more looking forward to the subsequent rewards. After all, whether it was the empathy replication skill or the 10.0 ratings boost card, these were the most tangible things to have in the Korean entertainment industry.
If you're lucky enough to draw a mythical ability... at the very least, a martial arts technique from the wuxia world is powerful enough.
Thinking of this, Li Jingcheng could no longer suppress his emotions. He covered his face and burst into unrestrained laughter. For a full two and a half minutes, an ordinary person would have been exhausted and oxygen-deprived, but he remained calm and simply stopped laughing when he had had enough.
"First, I'll go home and stock up on some snacks and drinks, then I'll plan out how to make the most of the system."
Li Jingcheng sat back in the car, already having a clear plan in mind.
With his current physique and looks, coupled with his previous education and acting skills, the entertainment industry is indeed a shortcut. However, the entertainment industry is rife with problems, and he wants to earn money with integrity, not walk a tightrope or wade into murky waters. From this perspective, choosing the right company is far more important than rushing to debut. One wrong step can lead to many more, and this is something that can't be rushed.
Lee Kyung-sung wasn't familiar with Seoul. His predecessor had spent most of his time in the United States, and even when he returned to Korea, he would travel around with his family. He was so focused on the system that he forgot to turn on the navigation. The car made several turns and ended up driving straight into a bustling commercial district.
Parking is already hard to find in Seoul's shopping districts, so I had to drive around for more than ten minutes before finally finding a quiet parking spot two or three blocks away.
Towering buildings lined both sides of the street, and giant idol signs stretched as far as the eye could see—a quintessential sight on the streets of South Korea. He didn't recognize most of the men and women on the signs, and although they all bore names, he wasn't particularly interested. In his eyes, no matter how dazzling these people were, they couldn't compare to Lim Yoon-a, whom he had just met.
A number of young people holding cameras and mobile phones gathered on the roadside. They were obviously fans who were chasing stars. They huddled together in twos and threes, looking around and whispering. Their cameras were pointed at the intersection from time to time, making the whole street feel lively and tense.
Li Jingcheng had barely walked over, not even seeing the convenience store, when several timid gazes immediately followed him. He was already wearing a black baseball cap when he got out of the car, the brim pulled low, obscuring most of his face.
Before he could take two steps, a dozen stylishly dressed girls were already eager to surround him. Li Jingcheng's heart tightened; he knew that once surrounded, it would be difficult to escape. He immediately locked onto a quiet, less crowded street nearby, pushed off with his feet, and rushed over almost in a blur. It wasn't that he was afraid, but he didn't want to waste time or attract unnecessary attention.
Amid the noise, three girls in the crowd did not give up. As if they had made up their minds, they took off after him without hesitation.
Surprised by his current speed, Li Jingcheng once again clearly felt the power bestowed by the system. As expected of a product of the system, it must be of high quality.
He didn't want to attract too much attention, so he gradually slowed his pace, but he still keenly noticed three small figures following behind him. He knew without a doubt that they were the girls who had tried to talk to him earlier.
It wasn't that Li Jingcheng couldn't shake them off; with his enhanced physique from the system, he could easily leave them far behind with just a few steps if he sped up. But when he glanced back at the three little girls, dressed in delicate little dresses and tiny leather shoes, their faces flushed from running, their bangs soaked with sweat, they were still gritting their teeth and keeping up, without even pausing for a moment.
They looked to be only fifteen or sixteen years old, dressed smartly and exquisitely, clearly children from wealthy families who had never experienced hardship.
At this moment, however, they were exerting all their strength to catch up with him. This stubbornness and persistence made Li Jingcheng feel a little admiration for them, and he no longer had the idea of shaking them off. So he simply slowed down and stopped at the entrance of a quiet alley, waiting for them to catch up.
The three little girls, who were already almost out of breath, lit up instantly when they saw him stop. They staggered to him, their chests heaving as they gasped for air, but they could not hide the excitement and anticipation in their eyes.
"Oppa, are you... are you a celebrity?" Kim Soo-ah, with her hair in a high ponytail and wearing a white dress, spoke first, her voice trembling slightly, her eyes filled with admiration.
Once their breathing had calmed down a bit, the three girls stood up obediently and introduced themselves, "Hello, Oppa, my name is Kim Soo-ah!"
"I am Liu Zhina."
My name is Park Da-hee.
After introducing themselves, the three of them looked up at him with their flushed faces and bright eyes, and asked cautiously, "Oppa, what's your name?"
Seeing that they had finally calmed down, Li Jingcheng casually took off his baseball cap, pulled down his mask to reveal his well-defined features, and gently reminded them, "Don't run so fast next time. My name is Li Jingcheng, but I'm not a celebrity. Nice to meet you."
In an instant, the three little girls were completely stunned.
The next second, I couldn't help but gasp in a low voice.
"Daaaaah... Oppa is so handsome!"
"His looks are absolutely top-tier; he'll definitely be a sensation as soon as he debuts!"
"She's a hundred times better looking than the actors on TV!"
Their faces flushed with excitement, yet they remained remarkably composed, standing quietly to the side, their eyes filled with anticipation.
Kim Soo-ah mustered her courage and asked cautiously, "Kyung-sung oppa, can we... take a picture with you? Just one."
Li Jingcheng admired their perseverance and immediately agreed. The three girls beamed and came over, standing obediently beside him. Their cheeks were flushed, and they were shy and bashful. When the shutter clicked, their lips were turned up high, and they were so happy they were practically bubbling with joy.
Soon, the group took out their cameras to review the footage, their faces beaming with barely suppressed excitement and joy, their eyes shining like stars.
Although Li Jingcheng had never been a fan of celebrities, he could understand their feelings. Even though he hadn't debuted yet, he had the potential to succeed.
Unexpectedly, one of the girls, Park Da-hee, spotted him as he was leaving and quickly came closer with her camera, her face full of anticipation. She whispered, "Senior, what's your Me2day name? We want to follow you."
Li Jingcheng was slightly taken aback, his eyes looking somewhat blank.
He had only been in this world for two days. His predecessor had absolutely no interest in these things; he was preoccupied with figuring out how to steal Yoona's heart and hadn't bothered to learn about any Korean apps.
Park Da-hee and the other two girls immediately realized he had no idea and weren't surprised. Instead, they enthusiastically explained, "Oppa, Me2day is the most commonly used social media platform in Korea right now. You can follow it by searching its name. Many companies update their debuts, new song releases, and schedule announcements on it. This month, groups like Teen Top and Nine Muses made comebacks, and many actors' new drama announcements were all made through Me2day."
Li Jingcheng had absolutely no recollection of the names he heard and was about to give them a perfunctory answer when he saw the expectant looks in the girls' eyes. Suddenly, an idea popped into his head.
Since I've made up my mind to make a name for myself in the Korean entertainment industry, having a fan base will always be an advantage if I find a company to sign with in the future.
He hesitated for a moment, then nodded decisively, "Okay, I'll register now."
As he spoke, amidst the curious and excited gazes of the group, he immediately downloaded Me2day using his mobile data. After a simple registration, he set his username as Li Jingcheng and uploaded a selfie taken on the spot without any filters or editing.
Park Da-hee and the others immediately crowded around, excitedly searching for the names and quickly clicking "follow" on each one.
Is that okay now?
Li Jingcheng waved and turned to leave. The three girls didn't bother him any further, focusing instead on fiddling with their phones. They only glanced up at him with sweet smiles before burying their heads in their devices again, probably using that Me2day app.
He paid no more attention to the commotion behind him and walked slowly along the street, still planning his next steps in the Korean entertainment industry. He also took out his phone and opened Me2day, thinking about how to gain more followers so that he would have more leverage to find a good company.