However—

Li scoffed disdainfully.

Compared to her, they were far behind.

Before her transmigration, Li was known as a “drama maniac.” Although she had a bland face, from the big villain in a horror film to the fresh-faced roles in her early career, no two roles were alike.  Even her fans were surprised; this woman gets plastic surgery for every role she takes.

However, Li hadn’t won any Best Actress awards before her transmigration.  Her eccentric personality, aversion to socializing, and incompatibility with most people in the entertainment industry, let alone the old judges, were to blame.

Film festivals were no longer just film festivals; performance had lost its pure meaning. But Li didn’t care; she was already the uncrowned queen of the Chinese entertainment industry. Few people were willing to act opposite her because once Li got into character, she was like an abyss, swallowing up anyone who met her gaze.

People in the industry often jokingly said that acting opposite Li too much could land you in a Beijing mental hospital.

Li didn’t mind; she took it as praise.  But after acting for so long, she felt bored.  Without interesting roles or suitable scripts, coupled with the growing interference of capital in film production, she gradually felt like a symbol. 

What’s the end goal of acting? What’s an actor’s goal? Winning awards? Making money? These were questions even Li hadn’t answered. But she knew that the word “performance” had become ingrained in her life.

Li had acted in many low-budget films that never got released and never won awards. But she loved them.

Now, a script where Qiao Yunshang and Gu Sangsang fall from grace, kneeling before her and begging for mercy, was her favorite.

Li turned off her phone; the black screen reflected a pair of crazed beautiful eyes.

—She would re-enter the entertainment industry, chasing fame and fortune. She would seize all the glory that belonged to Qiao Yunshang and Gu Sangsang, and then crush their proud careers.

Li knew better than anyone what would happen when an actress was completely devastated and unable to act. Qiao Yunshang, huh, what’s the difference between Qiao Yunshang away from the screen and the original owner she despised? No education, no skills, unable to work.

Li licked her lips; the thought made her blood surge.

She would fight, she would conquer, she would crush everything!

—【Not allowed.】

“?”

A little girl’s voice suddenly interrupted Li’s thoughts.

“Who are you? The original owner?” Could it be that the lovesick original owner was still protecting her ex-wife? No!

【Dear, hello. Welcome to the {Glorious Vase} system beta test. I am your AI assistant, Xiaohua.】

Li frowned, “Speak in a way I can understand, okay?”

【The Glorious Vase system finds the best shortcut to the top for anyone with beauty. You deserve it. In the coming days, the player needs to choose a target big shot as a backer and rely on them to achieve their goals in the entertainment industry through effortless success.】

Li understood, “You want me to find a sugar daddy?”

【Exactly! We provide the player with data on ten big shots; please choose freely and pursue them yourself.】

Li chuckled, “I don’t want to.”

【Not following the system’s method will result in your elimination.】

“Oh, then kill me.”

【AI is processing this conversation, please wait.】

“Even if you kill me, I won’t submit to anyone.”

【Update: Not following the system’s method will result in Qiao Yunshang and Gu Sangsang living happily ever after, dominating the entertainment industry, getting everything they want, and the original owner being so angry in the afterlife that she can’t reincarnate.】

Li felt her lifeline being squeezed. She could die, but Qiao Yunshang couldn’t win. It’s that simple. “Xiaohua, serve me.”

Looking at the ten character information cards, Li didn’t hesitate and immediately made a decision.

Xiaohua was shocked.

【Player, aren’t you going to take a closer look?】

Li raised her eyelids and said coldly, “Look at what? I’d rather find a woman than bow down to a stinky man.”

【Aren’t you going to look at the strategy tips either?】

“It’s her honor that I’m willing to pursue her. Do I also need to study her 500-page life story to pursue her?” Li was incredulous, “Why?!”

Xiaohua looked at the crazy woman in front of her and silently closed the window.

On the system interface, the card with the ID photo of a woman with long, straight black hair flickered twice and disappeared.

【He Xi】

【Ancestor was a founding father, father is a business tycoon, she is an AI genius. At only twenty-three, she’s already worth hundreds of millions.】

【Sexual Orientation: Female】

【Hobbies: Not displayed due to violation of regulations】

【Congratulations, player has selected a target, starting Hell Mode!  New Xiaohua obtained!】

After Li heard this voice in her mind, a floating spherical robot appeared before her. It was a magical existence only she could see. The small sphere’s electronic eyes smiled into a crescent, greeting Li in a mechanically cute female voice.

【Hello, player! The {Glorious Vase} system is officially activated!】

【Loading player information… Loading complete—】

【Player Name: Li】

【Gold Canary Level: 0 (You haven’t obtained a cage entry certificate yet)】

【Facial Beauty: 80 (Humans will be captivated, but there will still be naysayers questioning whether you’ve had plastic surgery)】

【Temperament: 40 (An unremarkable soft and delicate beauty, a human Barbie, wearing luxury goods but still looking like she bought them from a cheap online store)】

【Figure: 60 (Large breasts seem to be useless except for hindering you from getting rid of your bra)】

【Industry Reputation: 0 (No one knows your name)】

【Fan Popularity: 0 (No one knows your name)】