"Why be so stubborn? President Zhou is just in his early fifties. As long as you please him, whatever resources you want are yours!"
"If you go tonight, you'll be the guest for the next episode of 'Extreme Survival'. Think about it, with your current reputation, this show is your only chance to regain your fame. You should consider your family at least! Your brother even called me asking for money a few days ago!"
Ji Xizhi had just woken up and found a man in a floral shirt standing over her. His nostrils flared and his voice was irritable, holding a cigarette with one hand while pointing at her with the other.
Who is this man?
Wasn't she just at the graduation ceremony for Qing University's PhD in law? How did she end up here in an instant?
Ji Xizhi looked bewildered but hadn't yet figured out her situation.
The man before her grew increasingly agitated, poking his finger at Ji Xizhi's forehead while cursing, "Ji Xizhi, don't be ungrateful. Why lose your self-respect? It doesn't matter who you sleep with. If you dare refuse, I'll deal with you right now... Ah!!!"
Before the man could finish his vulgar words, Ji Xizhi instinctively grabbed his extended hand and pulled it forward, while slamming the back of his neck onto the corner of the table.
"Thud!" The sound was loud. Just the man's ear-piercing scream indicated how painful it was.
Ji Xizhi acted as if she hadn't heard it, her expression remained indifferent.
She loathed men who threatened women with rape. Such men, she'd strike down whenever she met them!
"You bitch!!! Do you want to die?! Watch as I kill you today!" The man was dizzy from the hit and took a while to rise in fury, charging toward Ji Xizhi.
Ji Xizhi easily sidestepped, swiftly lifted her long leg, and kicked the man right in the chest.
The man's entire body flew like an untethered kite in a parabola to the corner of the wall, crashing headfirst into a trash can, and fell unconscious with garbage covering his face.
Ji Xizhi elegantly retracted her leg, then strode out the door.
Upon exiting, she saw a young man standing outside the door.
Seeing Ji Xizhi come out, the young man was so shocked that his speech stuttered, "Ji... Ji Ji... Xizhi, how did you come out? Brother Ren said he would teach you well..."
Ji Xizhi didn't recognize this person. She casually glanced up, her gaze sharp, "Anything else?"
The young man shivered subconsciously at her stare, finding Ji Xizhi's aura today terrifying and dared not ask any further.
Seeing this, Ji Xizhi didn't linger, promptly left the place.
Once the elevator reached the first floor, Ji Xizhi finally saw the name of the building, Hangxing Entertainment.
Entertainment company?
Looking at the intertwined black and white characters, suddenly a wave of memories surged into Ji Xizhi's mind.
A moment later, Ji Xizhi finally understood.
She's been transported into a book.
And she became the contrasting character in an entertainment circle novel.
She debuted alongside the main female character, Zhong Yulu, who worked her way to the top solely on talent. Ji Xizhi, however, had no talent, signed an exploitative contract under the company's manipulation, engaged in hype, stole the heroine's resources, and even interfered brazenly after the male lead publicly confessed to the heroine, leading countless fans to push her out of the circle in anger. After becoming blacklisted, she was sold by her agent to a married film industry mogul for resources. This led to scandal and online shaming, and eventually, she committed suicide, ending her story miserably.
After reading the whole plot, Ji Xizhi clenched her fists.
What kind of idiotic plot is this! The author acts as if the law doesn't exist?
Especially in the latter part, the supporting actress is willing to be sexually exploited rather than leaving the industry. Ji Xizhi was utterly speechless.
Seriously, why insist on that? It's not like being a star is the only path, can't she switch to another field if the entertainment industry isn't suitable?
Isn't it great to study and take exams?
Without hesitation, Ji Xizhi stepped out of the company.
She's not following the moronic original plot. Being blacklisted is just perfect for quitting the industry and pursuing postgraduate studies, truly delightful!
Ji Xizhi searched for the undergraduate graduation memories buried in her brain, confirmed everything on the learning website, then headed straight to a nearby internet café.
She didn't even wear a mask, simply flipped up her coat's hood, and slipped into the café.
She opened the computer and carefully browsed Qing University's law department postgraduate application requirements and schedule. After confirming eligibility, she directly registered and paid the fee.
The exams are in December, and now it's late October, just right.
After registering, Ji Xizhi logged out, leaving the computer on, and quickly ordered a stack of practice questions from an online store on her phone.
After finishing everything, she then got up and left the cyber café.
The whole process took just about ten minutes, leaving the gaming guy beside her bewildered. Glancing at the brightly lit computer screen, he felt his mouse heat up in his hand.
Came to the cyber café to register for Qing University's postgraduate exam? Unbelievable!!!
The guy was in a daze when his right-side teammate excitedly patted his shoulder, "Hey, Xuan brother, look back, isn't that green tea bitch Ji Xizhi? Should we mess with her!"
Qin Xuan's face turned dark as he quickly stood up and turned around, "Where is she?!"
As soon as his gaze shifted, he saw the girl who just finished registering for the exam leaving the café.
Qin Xuan slapped his teammate on the head, "What eyes! She just registered for Qing University's postgraduate exam here, how could she be that useless fish Ji Xizhi!!!"
Qin Xuan immediately dismissed the thought from his heart. He's a diehard fan of Zhong Yulu. Ever since Ji Xizhi debuted, she's been constantly using Zhong Yulu for hype. As an old fan, Qin Xuan is aware of Ji Xizhi's every move.
Ji Xizhi couldn't even manage a passing grade at a third-rate undergraduate institution, let alone graduate exams, Qing University? She's practically reaching for the moon!
Qin Xuan sneered and sat back in his seat, abandoning the game to vent his frustration through a rant in Ji Xizhi's social media direct messages.