When the Side Character Gets a System and Travels through Difference Worlds-Chapter 64: Chi Mo 18

Besides, Tan You had the right to choose a good director. There was nothing to be said if the variety show director’s skills weren’t up to par.

Tan You didn’t interrupt Teacher Xu and the director. Instead, she focused on the short, five-minute video on the computer. It opened with a drone shot of a boundless sea of clouds over a snowy mountain, with her standing in the snow, dressed in red.

"So this is what I look like on camera," Tan You said softly. "It’s pretty interesting."

Teacher Xu was a bit critical. "I told you that you aren’t photogenic, but even so, you’re still breathtakingly beautiful."

The director glanced at Tan You. "I noticed that too. Little Chi’s face is even more beautiful in person. It’s a real shame for those who haven’t seen you in real life."

Tan You was amused. "It’s not as exaggerated as everyone says. There are so many beauties in the entertainment industry. They’re the truly beautiful ones."

Teacher Xu shook her head, clearly giving up on trying to convince Tan You. It was common for pretty girls to be sought after these days, and they often developed a bit of a temper because of it. But strangely, Chi Mo didn’t.

She didn’t care about her face at all; her only passion seemed to be her dancing. ’That’s good, too. Focusing on one thing without worrying about worldly matters might lead to greater artistic achievements.’

Watching herself spin in the snowstorm on screen, her red clothes whipping in the cold wind, Tan You rubbed her shoulder. "I only have one feeling right now: that was real suffering back then."

Teacher Xu said, "I think you’re the type who thrives under pressure. Yesterday you had to dance it so many times, but today you got it in just two takes. What miracle cure did you take?"

"Maybe it was the weather?" Tan You said, half-joking. "I was just thinking about finishing it quickly so I could go back and stop freezing."

Teacher Xu asked, "Director, this video is shot so well. Are you uploading it now?"

Tan You replied, "Yeah, I was thinking of uploading it to the internet now. I want people to see more of my work."

Teacher Xu said, "I bet as soon as this dance is uploaded, a lot more people will be trying to find you. The entertainment industry will go crazy. Even though there are many beautiful women in the circle, true great beauties are few and far between."

Tan You had also considered this consequence. "I figured. My life is very sheltered. Maybe stepping out will let me see more of the world and meet more people."

"As for the entertainment industry, I’ll leave it to fate. Right now, I just want to focus on dancing well."

She personally didn’t want to be an actress, but she didn’t know what Chi Mo thought. ’Maybe Chi Mo had different ideas? What young girl doesn’t yearn for the glitz and glamour?’

At 8:30, Tan You officially uploaded the first video she had made since coming to this world onto her personal platform. The director, Teacher Xu, and Brother Chuan, not to be outdone, reposted it one after another with their own comments.

These people all had their own followings, and Tan You’s video quickly began to circulate within a small circle. Teacher Xu added fuel to the fire by sending the video Tan You had just uploaded to Director Liu.

Director Liu didn’t reply right away, but Teacher Xu didn’t mind. Instead, she quietly told Tan You some anecdotes about the industry. Tan You only glanced at the comments for a little while before losing interest.

Because the first thing everyone saw was Chi Mo’s face. As for anything else... well, there was almost nothing else. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

"People are so interesting these days. They see a beautiful woman and immediately call her ’wife’." Seeing the stream of "wife" comments below, Tan You’s eyes curved into a smile, her tone a little helpless.

Teacher Xu teased, "That’s normal. Let me tell you, most of the people calling you ’wife’ are probably girls."

Tan You shrugged. "I can’t understand what people are thinking."

"But isn’t this popularity climbing a little too fast?" In just half an hour, the number of comments, reposts, and likes was making Tan You a little dizzy. When she looked again, the video was already on the trending list.

The director also glanced at Tan You. "Did you pay for this to trend?"

Tan You was bewildered. "Do I look like someone who has money to pay for trending spots? I didn’t do anything."

At this, Tan You paused. ’Some things aren’t done by people. Could the system have done it? This little system is always egging me on to weaponize my beauty. It didn’t secretly pull some strings, did it?’

The Beauty System immediately piped up: "I... I just gave the video a little push. I guarantee no one can trace it back to the Host."

Tan You broke out in a cold sweat. ’So it was me, even if it wasn’t.’ But she had to keep her story straight. "I don’t even know any of those marketing accounts. How could I pay for it to trend? I’m surprised myself."

Brother Chuan was staring at his phone, thrilled. "That just means everyone has a good eye for beauty! I said it before, with Momo’s looks, this video was bound to blow up the second it was posted."

"She’s got to be the most beautiful dancer, and the best dancer among all the beauties."

Tan You rested her head on the arm of the sofa. ’So, after spending a few days with me, all these people can still only see my face? Can’t they see my professionalism or what’s on the inside?’

She knew she herself had some substance, but Chi Mo’s substance... Tan You couldn’t help but shake her head.

A girl liking makeup and pretty clothes, being absorbed in dressing up—Tan You didn’t think there was anything wrong with that. You might not understand her preferences, but you couldn’t belittle her for them.

Ultimately, that was Chi Mo’s own business. Since she was able to live well that way, what right did anyone else have to demand she change just to cater to them? That in itself was an unreasonable demand.

After the video was posted, the right people were bound to see it—for example, the other cast members from Tan You’s show. The group chat was especially lively at the moment. The cast had their own chat, and of course, it was Gao Jing who had posted the video.

Who could blame her? She was a certified internet addict.

The message count in the group quickly shot past a hundred, with Gao Jing, Zhou Wenwen, and Lin Meng being the main contributors. As for the three male cast members, they also chimed in, but only rarely.

Gao Jing: I was already breathless watching from the window that day. I never expected Momo to be this beautiful all dressed up.

Gao Jing: Now I finally understand what ’since then the king forsook his morning court’ means. If I had someone this beautiful by my side, I’d give her my life just to see her smile.

Zhou Wenwen: Seconded. When we all get together, Momo has to give us a private performance.

Lin Meng: I hate my limited vocabulary right now. All I know how to say is ’so beautiful’ and stomp my feet in excitement. I can’t think of a single other word of praise. I really have no literary depth.

Tan You typed slowly: I don’t have much literary depth either. I’m just honored that everyone enjoys my work.

Her appearance made the group even livelier. Gao Jing let out a short shriek: When are you coming back? We agreed you’d come hang out in S City! Let’s all get together. We still have a week before we film the second episode anyway.

Tan You calculated the time: I have two straight days of classes after I get back, and I plan to hire an instructor to practice my driving these next few days. How about next Wednesday in S City?

Zhou Wenwen: Don’t you have a car? You don’t usually drive it? You need to practice now?