Huayu: Starting from an Unemployed Male Model

2015 October.

Shanghai, Sky Wolf Club.

A man wearing a well-tailored black suit, with two buttons undone on his white shirt, revealing a hint of his chest muscles, and a tie half-draped over his shoulders.

Standing at 183cm tall with handsome features, he is performing a ball-throwing acrobatics.

Four red apples were tossed.

With agile movements and skillful technique, four red apples were tossed into the air one after another, sometimes caught by crossed hands and tossed into the air, and sometimes lifted into the air by the shoulders.

The alternating cycle was highly entertaining, eliciting cheers from the wealthy women in the audience.

"Well done, Xiaohe! I like you so much!"

"Xiao He is handsome and talented. He truly deserves to be called the wolf head of the Sky Wolf."

"Xiao He has so many tricks up her sleeve, she's made the older sisters so happy, here's a reward for you."

The wealthy women threw red coins at the man throwing the ball, the coins falling like red firecracker confetti.

The man throwing the ball had red coins all over his hair, shoulders, and chest.

The men sitting next to him looked on with envy and admiration.

After the man finished his performance, he slowly picked up the money from the ground, stuffed it into his pocket, and with a smile, used his tongue to lift a full bottle of wine from the table and gulped it down in one go.

The wealthy women gasped, their eyes burning even more intensely.

"Xiao He is exceptionally talented."

"Xiao He, your alcohol tolerance is as good as ever."

After finishing his drinks and offering thanks, and after being groped by the wealthy women, the man finally left the private room.

The man's real name is Wei Jun. He is 21 years old and a high school graduate. His grandmother passed away two years ago, and he lives alone now.

I used the pseudonym Xiaohe because of my work.

His grades were not good since childhood. His only two good points were his good looks and good singing voice. He was in a band in high school and performed in various galas.

After graduation, I ventured into a big city and came to Shanghai.

Because of his low education level and high cost of living, he was introduced to a club to work as a male model.

After paying the 100 yuan performance fee each night, I would wait to start work.

With his top-notch looks and outstanding skills, he quickly rose to become the leader of the wolf pack.

As time went by, the club went bankrupt due to unforeseen circumstances, and Wei Jun became an online influencer.

She became a major internet celebrity with millions of followers thanks to her looks, talent, and smooth talk.

This was his past life.

Now that Wei Jun has traveled back in time, he certainly won't follow the same path as in his previous life.

He had long ago agreed to join an entertainment company through a talent scout, but in his previous life he had no interest in the entertainment industry and refused, only to regret it later.

Today is his last day at work; after that, he will completely sever ties with this industry.

At the entrance, Wei Jun prepared to get into a taxi and leave.

"Brother He, when will I be as successful as you?" A trendy blond-haired man approached and offered him a cigarette.

Wei Jun looked up and saw that it was a newcomer. He took the cigarette and put it behind his ear. He didn't intend to smoke a cigarette offered by someone else.

Seeing that the boy was so sensible, I gave him a tip: "Go to the market and buy a piece of rotten, rancid pork. Cut a hole in the middle, put a coin inside, and take the coin out without using your hands. That's how you succeed."

"Oh, is that so?" The blond-haired man looked troubled.

Only someone without talent would choose to do this; Wei Jun is talented.

The car arrived, and Wei Jun ignored the blond-haired man, got in, and drove away.

......

11 month.

Wei Jun has been with Jiujiu Entertainment for two months.

My work these past two months has mostly involved being a third-rate merchandise model or a clothing model.

The income is less than my previous job, but at least it looks more glamorous. If someone asks, I can say it's a dead end.

Wei Jun has shot a lot of photos of products that are not well-known or are generic brands that require models in the past two months.

Examples include Kitchen Appliances, Dr. Bei Toothpaste, Hero Shavers, and Snowman Ice Cream...

Wei Jun's good looks have allowed him to reap many benefits.

"Beep beep".

Having just finished filming a GG video, Wei Jun received a call on his Honor phone. He casually swiped the phone.

"Okay, Sister Hua, I'm coming right now."

After hanging up, Wei Jun wondered what was so urgent. Judging from Hua Jie's tone, it seemed like something big had happened.

Twenty minutes later, Jiu Jiu Entertainment Company.

"What? The company has been acquired?" Wei Jun was completely dumbfounded.

"Yes, after the acquisition, there will be business adjustments, and you models and artists may be laid off," said Yang Hua, the agency director, dropping even worse news.

Holy crap, no, I just stepped into the entertainment industry, and before I even experienced its glamour, I'm already unemployed?

That's so tragic.

"What should we do then? Is there any compensation?" Since it's true, we should take whatever amount we can get.

"What are you thinking? You've only been doing this for two months. Only models who have been doing it for a long time get this kind of treatment." Yang Hua said, both amused and exasperated.

Wei Jun frowned, already thinking about which entertainment company to join. In the past two months, other talent scouts had also tried to recruit him.

"Xiao Wei, I have a suggestion for you, would you like to hear it?" Yang Hua, the brokerage director, seemed to have made up her mind.

She thought highly of Wei Jun; he was handsome, clean-cut, and had unlimited potential—a rare top-tier handsome man in the industry.

Top-tier handsome men are a scarce resource in this industry, and she doesn't want the promising talents she's discovered to benefit someone else.

Wei Jun nodded: "Sister Hua, you brought me into this industry, so you're like an older sister to me. Just tell me what's on your mind."

"Let's set up a studio together," Yang Hua said, looking intently at Wei Jun. "I'll be in charge of connecting and securing resources, and you'll be in charge of providing the staff."

"Sister Hua, aren't you still at the company? Have you been laid off?"

Wei Jun hesitated. Partnering with others to run a studio is very troublesome; there are quite a few cases where people have ended up in court over the distribution of profits.

"I've lost all my artists, what am I still doing here?" Yang Hua seemed to see Wei Jun's hesitation. "Don't worry, the studio is yours. I don't own any shares, but I'll get more commission on the projects I bring in."

"Okay, it's a deal then." Wei Jun no longer hesitated. Yang Hua had extensive connections and many resources to access. If he hadn't just entered the industry, she would have been able to get him acting roles.

"Kid, you've hit the jackpot. I've just landed two projects. One is the second season of the dating reality show 'We Are In Love.' I've already sent your information to the production team. I know the producer, so there shouldn't be any problems."

Yang Hua chuckled. It was a happy thing to continue working with Wei Jun. This kid not only had unlimited potential, but he also had a pleasant way of speaking.

Wei Jun was stunned. Such a good thing! Sure enough, having a good agent makes all the difference.

"Thank you, Sister Hua."

"No need to thank me yet, there's more to come. Do you want to act in a movie?" Yang Hua's eyes gleamed with slyness.

"Yes." Of course I do. Who wouldn't want to be an actor? Fame, money, and dating female celebrities.

"Have you heard of 'Fighter of the Destiny'? They cast Lu Han as the male lead, and my cousin is Yang Xiaopei, the producer of this show," Chen Hua said, clasping his hands together. "I've secured you a role as the second male lead, but you'll have to audition."

"Ah!" A delightful surprise fell from the sky.

......

As December arrived, the much-discussed guest list for the second season of the dating reality show "We Are In Love" was finally confirmed, with the official guest list being announced.

Yu Wenle, Zhou Dongyu, Chen Bolin, Song Zhixiao, Li Qin, Wei Jun.

The list has sparked heated discussions online.

The other guests were mostly guessed correctly, since they are well-known figures in the entertainment industry with representative works. There was only one guest who seemed to be an ordinary person – Wei Jun.

Suddenly, everyone became curious about him, wondering why this guy was on this dating reality show.

The information found on Baidu Baike is that she is an actor, singer, and model.

As for what dramas he's acted in or what songs he's sung, I don't know. There are only some unknown fashion shows, introductions to GG's photoshoots, some handsome photos, and words of praise.

Yang Hua spent money to do all of this.

When Wei Jun signed with Jiujiu Entertainment, he had already told Yang Hua about his previous work experience. Later, he learned that she had spent a sum of money to erase Wei Jun's previous work history.

In addition, Wei Jun has always used an alias, and there are basically no images left from his work. Even if it is dug up later, he can just remain silent, deny it, and stay out of the public eye for a while.

Even if he is eventually forced to leave the entertainment industry, he will have made a lot of money.

Chimelong Hotel, Guangzhou.

Wei Jun was waiting for the production crew in the hotel lobby early on to discuss the script before filming.

The person hasn't arrived yet, and I really need to pee, so I'm going to the restroom first.

Just as I finished relieving myself and was about to zip up my pants, a beautiful woman who looked just like the most beautiful girl in Heilongjiang province burst in.

The two looked at each other.

The woman looked down at Wei Jun as he zipped up his jacket.

"I'm sorry." After saying that, the woman blushed and ran out, covering her face.

Wei Jun looked completely bewildered, about to say something, when a light blue light screen appeared in front of him.

[The system has detected the host's first contact with celebrity Xu Lu.]

[Talent attributes detected in celebrity Xu Lu]

[One, A Walking Meme Machine: Based on Xu Lu's own sense of humor, and through system upgrades and transformations, the host will be able to catch jokes without delay, create jokes like an assembly line, and be a savior of social anxiety.]

[Second, Heavenly Voice with Ever-Changing Charm: Based on Xu Lu's being a voice enthusiast, this upgrade transforms him into someone whose host has a beautiful, textured, and extremely charming voice, possessing the ability to seduce voice-obsessed girls; accurately capturing and imitating the characteristics of any voice]

[Third, the God of Wealth's favorite son: Based on Xu Lu's wealthy family background, he chases after the latest models of luxury brands such as LV every quarter, thus transforming into a passive money-making machine, with wealth flowing in like a never-ending river.]

[Fourth, Mr. Numbers: Based on the online rumor that Xu Lu in "Empresses in the Palace" spoke numbers as lines, this version has been upgraded and transformed into one where the host memorizes lines and speaks them as easily, steadily, powerfully, and clearly as numbers.]

[Randomly select talent attributes. Do you wish to begin the selection process?]

A system? I, Wei Jun, also have a system like the other reborn characters from Qidian?

Wei Jun originally thought he had used up all his luck on his rebirth, but now he has a system.

In an instant, the company was acquired, and the depression of being "unemployed" and the anxiety about the future vanished.

With this system in hand, I have the world at my fingertips.

It turns out that the woman who looked just like the provincial beauty was Xu Lu. She comes from a wealthy family, which explains why she was dressed in designer brands at first glance.

Wei Jun remembers coming to the previous season of "We Are In Love" and forming the "Panic Couple" with Qiao Renliang, which caused a lot of buzz. Is she coming back this season?

Wei Jun hadn't watched much of the second season in his previous life; he only knew about the three couples.

Yu Wenle & Zhou Dongyu's "Cosmic Couple".

Chen Bolin & Song Ji-hyo's "Orange Juice Couple".

Wei Daxun & Li Qin are a "fresh and sweet couple".

Of course, now Wei Daxun is gone, but Wei Jun has been added.

Looking at the blue light screen in front of him, he examined the three entries.

I want all three. The first one will allow him to thrive in the upcoming variety shows.

Secondly, it can make him more attractive. There's a saying that a man's voice is his second cosmetic procedure.

Thirdly, what made Wei Jun like it even more was that no one dislikes money.

The fourth one is simply amazing at delivering lines, which is perfect for his future acting career.

This Xu Lu is really a darling, she has revealed so many talents. I remember watching clips of her on Douyin in my later life, this woman has a really good sense of variety.

Similar to mishearing, such as mistaking Lin Gengxin's game skill "R" for "2", etc.

I'm quite generous and humorous; I'm known for my funny moments in variety shows and Douyin live streams.

Although I'm a bit absent-minded, I remember in a later interview, Shen Mengchen revealed that Xu Lu often went into the wrong restroom, and today it seems to be confirmed.

Unfortunately, according to the system, only one can be drawn.

What is this B system? Is it suppressing the protagonist?

How are we, as the main characters, supposed to enjoy this?

Without thinking further, Wei Jun silently recited in his mind: "Extract."

The three terms began to spin like gears.

[Successfully extracted the keyword "Heavenly Voice"]

"Wear it."

Wei Jun felt an itch in his throat instantly, which subsided after about ten seconds.

"I'm a super handsome guy..." The voice came from his throat, clean as unpolluted snow, or like a minty breeze, refreshing and invigorating.

Wei Jun's voice used to be a bit hoarse, especially when he spoke Mandarin, and he also had a slight accent.

Perhaps that's why, in his past life, although he was incredibly handsome, he also had a bit of an inferiority complex, and therefore dared not step out of his comfort zone.

His voice has now become pleasant and flawless, which will be of great benefit to his future acting career.

He doesn't want to be the male version of Nazario.

"It feels like pain, it feels like it hurts, it feels like it hurts, it feels like it hurts, it feels like it hurts, it feels like it hurts, it feels like it hurts, it feels like it hurts, it hurts when it comes to peace, and it is peaceful..."

He then imitated Pain's lines from the anime "Naruto," and the imitation was almost perfect. In his previous life, he imitated anime characters' lines on Douyin, but unfortunately, due to his limited language skills, he always relied on phonetic transliterations to imitate them.

Now we finally don't have to say the homophones "How many floors does it take to carry a bag of rice, how ...

Satisfied, he walked out of the restroom, only to find that the "money-scattering boy" was nowhere to be seen.

After checking in with the program crew, Wei Jun arrived at a conference room.

Besides the program staff dressed in black, the only other person inside was Xu Lu, the female celebrity who had mistakenly entered the men's restroom earlier.

Wei Jun nodded to her out of politeness, and Xu Lu smiled awkwardly a few times.

On-site director Dong Ming introduced both parties.

"Hello, Wei Jun." Wei Jun extended his right hand in a gentlemanly manner, his voice as clear as a mountain spring.

"Ah." Xu Lu, who was pretending to look at the program script, suddenly looked up, staring intently at Wei Jun, and her legs subconsciously tightened.

As someone who's obsessed with voices, I searched and searched, and finally found a great voice.

"Hello... Xu Lu." Xu Lu extended her hand tremblingly and gave a ladylike handshake.

Wei Jun gently held Xu Lu's half-hand, feeling its dampness and warmth.

The humidity is too high; we need to get rid of it. Wei Jun's strange gaze made Xu Lu feel a little uncomfortable.

Xu Lu wasn't the only one surprised by Wei Jun's voice; director Dong Ming was too.

But he didn't say anything, he just nodded silently.

"Xu Lu from last season will be your guide at the beginning of the show..." Director Dong Ming handed over a script and introduced the plot.

Wei Jun took it, squeezed it; it was thin, just a few pages. After listening to the director's explanation, he flipped through the notebook.

The story outlines the general plot: after meeting the guide at the beginning, you'll be heading to the Canton Tower to meet your future "girlfriend," Li Lin.

"Hasn't Teacher Li arrived yet?" Wei Jun asked the director, closing the script.

"Ms. Li will probably arrive tonight. She'll be waiting for you at the Canton Tower tomorrow morning when filming starts." The director flipped through his notebook.

Wei Jun frowned: "Why don't we meet with them first and discuss the next steps?"

The director adjusted his white-rimmed glasses: "Teacher Li said we should maintain a sense of mystery."

"Alright."

Wei Jun glanced around and saw that there were 5 or 6 staff members on site, but he was the only artist.

Oh, and there's also the seasoned veteran from last season.

That's really shabby. I guess the two groups in Hong Kong and South Korea are about the same.

"Let's begin preparing the samples."

Wei Jun began preparing for the interview according to the script.

"Hello everyone, I'm Wei Jun, a model..."

After the event, Wei Jun asked the staff for a few tickets, intending to go for a stroll around the water park.

Since we're already here, we should definitely go and have some fun.

Then, Wei Jun, who had changed his clothes and was wearing beach shorts, a patterned shirt, and sunglasses, appeared at the water park.

I bought two grilled sausages for 20 yuan at the amusement park restaurant and ate them while strolling around.

As noon approached, the water park gradually began to fill up with people.

Wei Jun stood by the huge pool, watching the water jetpack performance in front of him. This kind of performance, which would become commonplace in a few years, was still quite novel this year.

A large group of spectators stood by the pool, applauding and praising the scene.

Wei Jun glanced around through his sunglasses and saw a large group of women wearing all kinds of bikinis, looking vibrant and lively under the sunlight, like a veritable land of women.

Wow, that's amazing!

Excited and thrilled voices came from the side.

Turning around, I saw long, dark brown hair, a blue baseball cap with the "YY" logo, and a blue bra with red floral patterns.

She wore light blue jeans, with her underwear, the same style as her top, showing through at the waistband, making her fair skin quite eye-catching.

Xu Lu?

Who said Xu Lu is in bad shape?

Oh, it was said by Zhang Ming'en, Xu Lu's boyfriend in 2019, in her past life. I remember he said it in front of a lot of people on a TV show.

However, after the two broke up, the man dated a girlfriend whose figure was even worse than Xu Lu's.

Upon closer examination, it was discovered that Zhang Ming'en was insecure about Xu Lu's wealthy background and feared he was not good enough for her, so he routinely manipulated Xu Lu.

Xu Lu twitched his nose, smelling the aroma coming from the side. He turned his head and saw Wei Jun eating a hot dog, which looked delicious.

Touching my smooth little belly, I realized I hadn't eaten much this morning, and my belly was a bit flat.

Seeing Wei Jun eating so heartily, she started to salivate and swallowed.

He stared intently at her, showing none of the awkwardness or loss of composure he had displayed when they met that morning.

"Want it?" Wei Jun raised an eyebrow, his voice like a bewitching whisper, extremely seductive.

Xu Lu felt tempted by the enchanting sound, subconsciously nodded, licked his lips, and unconsciously crossed his legs back and forth.

Both mouths clearly looked hungry.

"Here you go." Wei Jun handed her the remaining sausage.

After she finished eating, Wei Jun picked up the waterproof phone case hanging around his neck, swiped out the QR code, and showed it to her: "30 yuan off, no credit."

Xu Lu's eyes widened, his mouth slightly open, and bits of oil dripped down the corners of his mouth.

"What? You want to freeload?"

Are you, Xu Lu, also a fairy?

"oh oh."

The naive girl also took out her waterproof phone case, swiped to access Alipay, and scanned the code.

Wei Jun happily put his phone away; this money was really easy to make.

Just as I was about to leave, I was stopped.

"Could you come with me to ride one of the amusement park rides?"

Xu Lu really wanted to try out the water park's attractions, but playing alone just didn't feel right.

There was no one around whom she knew except for Wei Jun, whom she had only met once. He was handsome and had a pleasant voice.

Wei Jun adjusted his sunglasses, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Okay, but it'll cost extra."

How much do you want?

"500," Wei Jun demanded, making an exorbitant demand.

"Okay." Xu Lu immediately took out his phone to scan the code.

"Wow!" Wei Jun was taken aback and called out in a low voice.

When Xu Lu led Wei Jun to the amusement park ride, Wei Jun's legs suddenly went weak.

The "Vertical Limit" project.

Looking up, it was about six stories high, with three different colored slides, ranging from almost vertical drops to winding, spiraling descents.

The smile doesn't disappear, it just moves on.

Now Wei Jun isn't laughing anymore, it's Xu Lu's turn to laugh.

That girl is really cunning.

"Can I get a refund?" Wei Jun stammered.

What do you think?

A moment later, amidst a series of "Ahhhhhh" sounds, the two walked out of the "Vertical Limit" project.

Wei Jun's face was a little pale, and his sunglasses were already perched on Xu Lu's nose.

It wasn't that Wei Jun was timid, but rather that he had seen too many accidents caused by amusement park machine malfunctions on Douyin in his previous life, so he felt unsafe.

What's more, he also loves watching the "Final Destination" movie series.