"That’s an incredible skill." The Beauty System bounced. "Host, do you know how hard it is to draw the ’Perfect Bone Structure’ skill? But you got the rarest one on your very first try."

"Host, your luck is just too good."

Tan You placated it, "Yes, I’m certainly lucky to have met you."

As she spoke, she picked up the mirror from the coffee table and saw the face in it slowly changing. It was still the same face, but it looked completely different than before.

To be fair, Tan You thought Lu Wen was very pretty—a classic case of a beauty you fall for at first sight. But Lu Wen’s looks didn’t hold up to scrutiny; after a few glances, you’d realize her features lacked distinction, aside from the pair of deep dimples on her face.

But looking now, Tan You felt Lu Wen’s entire aura had changed. She had gone from a so-called "first-glance beauty" to someone captivating, someone you could look at forever without getting tired of it.

She smiled faintly, and upon seeing the dimples appear on the face in the reflection, Tan You couldn’t help but poke her cheek. "That’s actually pretty cute."

The Beauty System stammered, "Host, you want dimples too?"

Tan You shot it a look. "They’re nice, but it’s not like I’m desperate for them."

’She did like dimples, but they were nothing compared to Intelligence Value.’

But the Beauty System took her seriously. ’Hmm, next time the Host does a lottery draw, should I put dimples on the list? With her luck, she’ll probably get them, right?’

The Beauty System said, "Host, are you going to be a celebrity? You’ll definitely be a huge star!"

The mere mention of career planning annoyed Tan You. "Why didn’t you tell me my client was a celebrity? And to top it off, the mission can’t even be changed."

"You’ll definitely find a way, Host," the Beauty System said timidly. ’Besides, if the Host becomes a celebrity, she’ll definitely be the most beautiful one!’

Tan You was just thinking out loud. "Well, I don’t have to be a celebrity. I can be the celebrity’s boss. These days, it’s more satisfying to be the one with the capital than the star."

"That scumbag Hu Yize dared to treat Lu Wen like that, wasn’t it just because he managed to get in with the money-men?"

The Beauty System was a little confused. "Then, Host, are you still going to participate in the dating show? I thought you didn’t want to be in a relationship."

"Of course I’m going. Why wouldn’t I? If I want to be a boss, I need money. How can I be a boss without money?" Tan You raised an eyebrow. "Besides, the contract termination fee is exorbitant. I’d have to be an idiot to pay that."

"As long as I remain completely unmoved, any man in front of me is just scenery."

"You know, this is the second time I’ve participated in a dating show like this. I haven’t learned much else, but I’ve got plenty of experience with these shows," Tan You said with a self-deprecating laugh. "It’s not like the show is a lion’s den. I just have to get through it."

’This was a trap set for her by Qi Yu, and Tan You had to spring it. That said, she couldn’t just let Qi Yu keep taking shots at her. Shouldn’t she find a way to get back at her? But there was no rush. The priority was to get Lu Wen’s career off the ground first.’

’Even if she wanted to retaliate, she had to wait until she had the power to do so. Only then could she settle her scores as she pleased.’

「The first day of filming for the dating show arrived quickly.」

In the two days leading up to it, Tan You hadn’t been idle. Since she had accepted Lu Wen’s mission, she was determined to manage Lu Wen’s life well during this time.

And Tan You wasn’t one to make herself suffer, so she went out and bought a lot of new clothes.

Lu Wen had been aware of her own strengths and weaknesses. Because her face wasn’t a standout feature, her daily outfits were mostly chosen to show off her figure and emphasize her perfect curves.

Tan You didn’t think Lu Wen was wrong for this, nor did she think crop tops and tight pants were too revealing. Everyone has the freedom to dress as they please, as long as it makes them happy.

Therefore, to suit Lu Wen’s figure, Tan You’s new wardrobe included many such form-fitting clothes. Of course, by Tan You’s usual aesthetic standards, a crop top was about her limit.

’When it came to showing off one’s curves, she could have easily chosen a qipao. Unfortunately, a well-fitting qipao needed to be custom-made, and that took time.’

Besides shopping for clothes, Tan You also did a thorough cleaning of the apartment. Everything that had once belonged to Hu Yize was gathered up by Tan You and stored in a small, separate room. They were Lu Wen’s memories.

’Lu Wen would have to deal with those herself.’

Amidst this flurry of activity, the first day of filming finally arrived. Compared to the later era when dating shows were everywhere, they were just starting to emerge at this time, and this one was a celebrity dating show.

All the male and female guests were people in the entertainment industry who were complete strangers to one another. Over the short span of a month, the question was whether they could ignite any sparks of love. The push-and-pull, the ambiguity, the drama—all of it was fuel for the viewers to ship the couples.

Although Hu Yize had some influence in the industry, he wasn’t powerful enough to call all the shots. Qi Yu might have been able to trap Lu Wen, but she ultimately couldn’t handpick Lu Wen’s male partner.

Thus, Lu Wen’s partner was a foreign artist, the "visual" of a certain boy band. His singing was decent but he wasn’t the main vocalist, and his dancing skills were okay, but not as mesmerizing as the lead dancer’s.

In short, he was an artist who didn’t particularly stand out within his group.

But he was extremely popular, which was an interesting contradiction.

Tan You glanced at Ji Mingxi’s photo. "This face, on the other hand, is outstanding. It’s so perfect."

The Beauty System asked curiously, "Host, is this your type?"

"Just because he’s good-looking, I have to like him? Who wouldn’t take a second look at someone attractive?" Tan You shot the little system a look. "I just think he’s... a lot like Yi Ru."

"They’re both smiling, but there’s no smile in their eyes. They both hide themselves away very deeply. Of course, I have no interest in becoming his trusted confidante. We just need to cooperate and finish filming this show."

’Tan You had a vague idea of his reasons for joining the show. What else could it be but the massive domestic market? His home country was a tiny nation with a population that was only a fraction of China’s, and its total land area wasn’t even as large as J Province.’

’They had been coveting China’s huge market for a long time. Now, they were just sending Ji Mingxi to test the waters.’

Just as Tan You was talking with the little system, the show’s car arrived. Tan You didn’t delay, grabbing a suitcase and leaving the apartment. But after opening the car door, she froze for a second.

’According to the schedule, aren’t we supposed to meet tonight? Why is Ji Mingxi in the car right now?’ Seeing the director and driver in the front, Tan You gave a wry smile. "A surprise attack?"

The director’s eyes darted away. "Sister Wen, it was really an unexpected situation..."

Ji Mingxi could speak simple Chinese. He looked at Tan You, his eyes filled with astonishment. "Hello, I’m Ji Mingxi. It’s a pleasure to meet you."

You don’t hit a smiling face, so Tan You smiled back. "Hello, I’m Lu Wen."

Compared to Ji Mingxi’s facade, Tan You’s smile was much more sincere. She had nothing against Ji Mingxi. In Lu Wen’s original life, she and Ji Mingxi had completed the dating show very well, and after the show ended, neither of them tried to tear the other down or spread negative rumors. Because of this, Tan You’s impression of him was actually quite good.