This Star Only Wants More Money - Chapter 2
Translator: Diviner
The concert hall fell into a brief moment of silence.
“What?!”
“Ah???”
What kind of lyrics are these?
As the audience watched Xu Feng holding the microphone, rhythmically “sweet-talking” on stage, their expressions shifted from gossip and anticipation to bewilderment and shock.
It was indeed a German song, but the way he sang it—everyone could tell that his true intentions had nothing to do with the song’s meaning!
He was definitely insulting someone!
Even Lin Shenghuan, who was used to big crowds and had smoothly handled many live mishaps, widened her eyes. No matter how imaginative she was, she couldn’t have imagined someone would sing such a song at her concert!
She had seen people publicly confront cheating partners, cling persistently, and walk away after a breakup… but coming on stage to sing a trash-talking song in front of tens of thousands of people? Such a creative approach was rare, perhaps even in the history of concerts.
Although Lin Shenghuan wasn’t a top-tier superstar, she was quite well-known. She could only imagine the uproar this scene would cause once it hit the internet.
This handsome guy—does he really have no cares left in the real world?
But, to be honest, it was indeed ruthless…
On stage, Xu Feng, who had developed a strong mindset after a decade of navigating the ups and downs of the corporate world, didn’t falter at all. Instead, he seemed to be enjoying the experience as he continued to sing: “Who is that dumbass? Dumbass, dumbass, dumbass…”
“Dumbass, dumbass, dumbass~”
“…”
The adorable childlike voice, paired with such crude lyrics, created an intense contrast.
The key was that Xu Feng’s singing matched the song perfectly; there wasn’t a hint of discordance.
After a brief moment of confusion, the audience, who loved a good laugh, finally burst out in collective laughter.
“This handsome guy looks like a male god, but when he opens his mouth, it’s like his lips are coated with honey! Never judge a book by its cover!”
“I thought he was a simp, but turns out he’s a Sigma male!”
“Damn, publicly humiliating a manipulative woman in front of tens of thousands at a concert—it’s so satisfying I wouldn’t even dare to write it in a novel.”
“Mind your words, this isn’t just humiliation; it’s a direct personal attack. So ruthless, I love it!”
“I really couldn’t stand that girl—she looks like a typical ‘green tea’ bitch. Comes to a concert with someone else and pretends not to know them. This scolding feels great, so satisfying!”
“This guy’s got two words for him—absolute legend! A role model for all of us!”
“By the way, didn’t this handsome guy say he was single? Do you think I have a chance if I ask for his WeChat?”
“Look at the ‘green tea’ girl’s expression—serves her right.”
Meanwhile, Chen Huihui, who was clearly the epicenter of this storm yet seemed abandoned by everyone, felt both ashamed and suspicious, her face filled with disbelief.
Seeing Xu Feng’s performance and comparing it with her earlier, desperate attempts to distance herself… she seemed utterly self-deluded, like a colossal joke.
Was this still the same Xu Feng who couldn’t bear to say a harsh word? Could it be that his earlier statements weren’t just a façade?
Finally, two or three minutes later, the song ended, and the venue, amidst waves of laughter, erupted in thunderous applause.
They had been witnesses to what could be a legendary concert moment, a scene that might remain unforgettable for years to come!
This single performance by Xu Feng alone made today’s ticket price worth it!
Xu Feng looked at the applauding audience and casually thanked them, “Thank you, everyone.”
As for whether Chen Huihui’s face was flushed red or turned purple, Xu Feng couldn’t care less.
Seeing Lin Shenghuan still standing in the corner, dazed, Xu Feng walked over and handed her the microphone, “Well, I’m done singing. According to the usual routine, aren’t you supposed to make a comment?”
He still had some impression of the concert procedures from his predecessor’s memory.
But why did this beautiful woman look so spaced out?
Daydreaming at her own concert?
Lin Shenghuan snapped back to reality, fumbling awkwardly for once, a small hint of embarrassment appearing on her pretty face, “Ah… a comment. Ahem, well, I majored in Foreign Languages in college, so, objectively speaking, in terms of pronunciation and singing skills, it was very, very good. You sang beautifully.”
Her comment brought another wave of laughter from the audience—this song itself was funny, and things like pronunciation and singing skills were utterly irrelevant.
However, Lin Shenghuan did not join in the laughter. She looked a bit serious, as if pondering something. “Have you ever practiced singing before?”
Most of the audience members were amateurs who were just here for a good time, but as a professional singer, Lin Shenghuan had noticed something different in Xu Feng’s singing.
His singing was skilled, his voice steady, his breath smooth, his diction precise, and his sound was concentrated—all of which suggested a solid foundation from the very first note of the song. If he had never practiced before, it indicated that this person had a natural talent for singing.
Xu Feng chuckled, “No, it was impromptu.”
“Really? That means you’re very talented!” Lin Shenghuan praised generously, then glanced at the audience below with a rare hint of mischief in her voice, “Usually, during this segment, many of the audience members start to leave, but look today—it’s still a full house, all thanks to you.”
She paused for a moment, raising her voice slightly, “The concert is over now, so why is everyone suddenly not afraid of traffic jams or struggling to catch a ride today?”
Prompted by her reminder, the audience, who had been so engrossed in the concert, suddenly realized what time it was. They all stood up and rushed to the exits while frantically trying to book taxis on their phones.
Damn it, it was Xu Feng’s amazing performance that made them forget to leave!
…
Xu Feng had already left the stage, staring at his old phone anxiously, waiting for the ride-hailing app to work while reminding the chubby guy beside him, “You said you’d treat me to dinner, you can’t go back on your word!”
“Don’t worry, buddy, I keep my word! Add me on WeChat, and I’ll treat you to a midnight barbecue!” The chubby guy patted his chest, “By the way, you were awesome up there! That green tea bitch ran off crying; she couldn’t bear the embarrassment…”
As soon as the promise for dinner was made, Xu Feng noticed that the text on the edge of his vision from the system had changed.
[Entertainment Mercenary System 1.0]
[Congratulations, Host! You have successfully completed a 300 yuan employment task!]
[Temporary abilities have been withdrawn.]
[Host can choose one of the following options: 1. Receive the full payment for this employment; 2. The system will take a 90% commission, but the host’s singing ability will permanently increase by 1, and 300 points will be awarded (points can be used to draw entertainment works).]
Feeling his foreign language proficiency suddenly vanish, Xu Feng made a decision without hesitation and chose “2.”
Securing skills like “singing” firmly in his hands was a long-term strategy. In case the system ever disappeared one day, Xu Feng could still rely on the skills he had gained to make a living.
Being an entertainment mercenary who takes jobs based on pay sounded pretty good—doing as much as you’re paid for is exactly how a working man should live!
“But how does the system plan to take a commission on a barbecue meal?”
[Searching for related rules… Search complete. The answer is that the system will fulfill the commission deduction without affecting reality (host will only receive 10% satiety from this meal).]
After providing the cold, factual answer, the system continued with the next round of rewards.
[Host has successfully completed the first commission with a 100% completion rate, unlocking the Novice Gift Pack.]
[Novice Gift Pack: Portable Agent (the system can assume some agent duties, helping the host search for resources appropriate to the host’s current standing, and assist the host in obtaining opportunities to compete for these resources).]
[Rewards have been distributed. The next main mission is unlocked.]
[Main Mission: As a mercenary, strength alone is not enough. The host must also build a reputation so employers can confidently pay for your services. Find a way to officially appear on a TV show and help your employer defeat a strong opponent!]
[Main Mission Reward: A mystery gift.]
So, the next goal was to get on television directly…
Xu Feng skimmed through the information, understanding what he needed to do next, and then turned his attention back to his phone screen.
He could think about his future plans later.
The most important issue right now was how to leave the concert venue!
Because of his time on stage, he couldn’t find a ride at all!
The chubby guy beside him, who owed him a barbecue meal, didn’t seem to have found a ride either…
Was he really going to have to walk back?
Just as he was at a loss, a woman around thirty years old suddenly walked over from the employee passage beside him and stopped in front of him, asking, “Are you Mr. Xu?”
Xu Feng looked up, his face puzzled, “And you are?”
“I’m Lin Shenghuan’s manager. She would like to have a little chat with you. Do you have some time?”