The male supporting character was actually myself.

Jiang Chen quickly reviewed the programs she had participated in and found that all the angles were live, with no signs of malicious editing. If Qin Xiaoyao wasn't both stupid and malicious, she must have been injected with some kind of drug that caused her abnormal behavior and occasional violent tendencies.

"Squeak!"

The sound of a door opening and closing came from the darkness. Jiang Chen casually put his laptop into his system space and stood aside watching the door open.

"Hey! Get up and eat!" A staff member in uniform came in, put down a heavy lunchbox and a bottle of water on the ground, and kicked Qin Xiaoyao. "Hurry up and eat. Come back and collect the lunchboxes in fifteen minutes!"

After saying that, without waiting to see if she heard him or not, the staff member turned around, went out, locked the door, and distributed other boxed meals.

Jiang Chen gave the fluffy ball a look, and it saluted and hopped out after her.

"Mom..." Qin Xiaoyao murmured between sleep and wakefulness, her voice trembling with sobs, as if she had another nightmare.

She slowly got up, rubbed her eyes, and was about to go eat to fill her rumbling stomach when her eyes fell on Jiang Chen and she froze. "Mr. Devil? Was I dreaming?!"

Jiang Chen: ε=('ο｀*))) Sigh

here we go again……

How many times does she have to question it before she can accept reality?

“Don’t eat that boxed lunch.” He leaned against the wall and raised his chin, explaining, “You made a mistake on the reality show before; the food or water must have been tampered with.”

Jiang Chen took a steaming hot meal from the food maker and handed it to her. "Hurry up and eat your fill, then go back to sleep and recharge. I'll turn on the lights here after the staff leaves so you don't lose your sense of time; staying in a dark space for a long time will only make you feel more tense and depressed."

You need to get into the right mindset to handle the upcoming comeback.

"A comeback?" Qin Xiaoyao, who had just woken up, was a little slow to react. She sat there blankly for a while before she remembered, "Oh no, before I summoned Mr. Demon, I think... I just ate the food they brought in and drank a whole bottle of water!"

"It's alright, the amount in one meal and one cup of water isn't enough to make you lose your mind." Jiang Chen thought to himself, no wonder this girl seemed a bit off. He bent down and poured the food that the staff brought into a plastic bag and put it into his system space; he also poured out more than half of the water and put it away.

After wolfing down the delicious meal, Qin Xiaoyao's drug reaction worsened.

She sat on the haystack, looking dejected and muttering to herself, brandishing the knife as if she were about to kill someone.

About ten minutes later, the door opened, and the staff carefully took away the lunchbox and half a bottle of water. After observing carefully for a moment, they were clearly satisfied and turned to leave.

"How's the medicine for number seven working? We've been ordered to give her her last meal before she's executed. I'm worried that the girl is so thin and small, I'm afraid we won't be able to control the dosage properly. If she messes it up, we'll be in big trouble!"

"What's there to be afraid of? There are four meals a day to adjust, and she seems to be in good condition. As long as she becomes suspicious and always thinks that others want to harm her once she enters the show, that's fine."

"Don't even mention it. Last time, I almost caused a huge mess because I didn't control the dosage of the last meal. I'm just scared now."

"If you're scared, just take a smaller dose. Anyway, once you're inside the show, there will be medication in your food and water. If anything goes wrong, the show will take the blame. Our prison is quite safe."

"Let's go, let's go. Just two more days and we'll get rid of this bastard. We shouldn't have to prepare his last meal for a while, and then we can relax a bit..."

…………

Two staff members pushed a cart, chatting quietly as they walked through the dimly lit, narrow aisle.

The little white cat, with a camera on its head, diligently collected evidence; Jiang Chen left the fluffy ball to guard the house, while he flew to the game design center, dangling his long legs and sitting quietly on the control panel, listening to the game designers discuss the layout of the upcoming reality show.

Chapter Five: Happy Lunar New Year's Eve! Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!

"Welcome everyone to the grand reality show specially hosted by the Alliance Headquarters. I am your narrator, Eric!" The man, who sat in his signature pose behind the understated yet luxurious broadcasting desk, stood up with a dashing air to greet the audience, who cheered as the many flamboyantly dressed and daringly unconventional viewers below cheered.

One wealthy woman, dressed in an extravagant custom-made dress, disregarded the fact that the cameras in the studio were broadcasting live and stood up, screaming, "Elivin, I love you! I want to have your babies!"

"Thank you for your support, thank you!" As one of the most popular hosts, the handsome and mature Eric has naturally seen a lot and has excellent stage presence.

After making a few lighthearted jokes to liven up the atmosphere in the studio, he changed the subject and got to the point: "After a short break, it's time for the new season of the reality show to start!"

Our renowned game designer Qiao Yi makes a grand return to create a terrifying and supernatural spectacle, and the most popular star from Zone 1, Wang He, and rising star from Zone 2, Liu Yihong, also join the cast. This large-scale reality show—The Vanished Bride—is guaranteed to be incredibly exciting!

The audience applauded and cheered again, some holding up support signs to cheer for Wang He; others shouted, "Liu Yihong, your parents love you!"

After building up the suspense, the narrator, Alvin, then kept everyone in suspense as he began to introduce the other actors.

"Fang Fei, a graduate of Jialun Film Academy, was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 36th Wanhua Awards!"

Sun Dieqi, a graduate of Jialun Film Academy, became an internet sensation for her perfect figure and was known as a woman with a devilish body!

"Zeng Hao, a graduate of Jialun Film Academy, is handsome, witty and humorous, and is loved by audiences!"

Despite the guide's efforts to garner votes for the actors, the audience was clearly uninterested.

After all, in this world of entertainment to the death, so-called reality TV actors are nothing more than a bunch of playthings for people to laugh at and who may die at any time.

Apart from the descendants of war criminals, only those whose immediate family members committed crimes and who had no other way out would rack their brains to get into the reality TV department of film school to directly enter the show business in order to avoid being demoted to the 12th District.

In other words, in the eyes of people in the 39 countries who have been deeply brainwashed by their education, these people are no different from criminals; they are all garbage with criminal genes flowing in their veins, who should have been dealt with humanitarianly long ago.

The fact that they have the opportunity to shine on the runway, entertain the public, and receive high rewards is all thanks to the benevolent Alliance Headquarters and the loving Head of State!

Compared to professional actors from 39 countries, viewers who enjoy the unusual are naturally more willing to spend money to support the criminals of District 12, since their performance can be subject to public trial if it is not good enough.

The feeling of being able to decide a person's life or death with a single vote is indescribably exhilarating!

Many people enjoy watching unsophisticated country bumpkins. Even the worst professional actors have seen the high-tech gadgets of bustling cities, but criminals are different. No matter how high their status, they're just actors, lacking knowledge, culture, and worldly experience. They react with delightful astonishment at the sight of high-tech products, which is truly amazing.

Of course, there are fans who enjoy novelty and fans who simply believe that good looks are everything. With hundreds of millions of viewers having different preferences, game designers rack their brains to match the cast and plot, thus ensuring high viewership.

“The last actor…” Ellison glanced at the big screen; only the last of the six photos remained unflipped.

His expression darkened, and even his tone changed. "She is Qin Xiaoyao, the criminal from Falling Moon City who was temporarily sidelined due to a series of mistakes!"

As soon as those three crucial words were uttered, the audience below the stage reacted like ignited gunpowder, unleashing a torrent of angry shouts that shook the entire studio, making everyone's ears ring.

The last photo on the screen flips over, revealing the face of a dull, bewildered, and not-so-pretty girl.

The live stream revealed the final cast information, sparking renewed controversy and debate online. While discussing their own idols, people relentlessly denigrated the other actors; however, the mere mention of Qin Xiaoyao drew a united front, with almost everyone condemning her as a despicable, low-quality woman.

"See? This is what the people want." A satisfied smile crossed the dignified face of the white-haired head of state. "Let them continue to revel. When the whole nation is angry and demands a trial, everything will fall into place naturally."

As Gu Deqiang watched the rapidly flashing comments on the big screen, he could almost see the faces of the audience frantically typing away on their keyboards, their expressions contorted with rage...

Jiang Chen was in a good mood. He whistled and snapped his fingers to change into a white suit with gold trim. He even put a black rose in his jacket pocket.

"Meow meow meow~ My host is so handsome!" The fluffy ball looked like a fangirl, wiped the drool from its mouth with its little paws, and asked with a slurp, "The online reputation has turned sour, how do we help Qin Xiaoyao clear her name?"

He straightened the lace on his collar and said casually, "There's no need to whitewash her. What she did before is absolutely true, and even if she was drugged, there's no evidence. Instead of racking our brains trying to figure out how to clear her name and arguing with hundreds of millions of viewers, we should use this opportunity on the new talent show to help her turn the tide."

Little white cat: (=^?^=)

Got it! My best host is going to make a strategy guide to help the female lead clear the game!

"Qin Xiaoyao, what kind of persona do you like?" Jiang Chen appeared in front of her in a flash. Looking in the mirror, he saw the makeup artist applying a thick layer of white paint to her not-so-pretty face. The makeup had a seductive, green tea bitch vibe that didn't match Qin Xiaoyao's overall image and temperament at all.

She was being manipulated into having layers upon layers of things she had never seen before applied to her face, which was extremely uncomfortable; the colorful powders and viscous liquids emitted a strong fragrance that made her want to sneeze.

In front of others, Qin Xiaoyao didn't dare to speak. She could only look in the mirror at the Devil standing behind her and gently shake her head to indicate that she didn't know either.

“You haven’t eaten or drunk the food and water they brought you these past two days, so you’re perfectly sober now.” Jiang Chen sat cross-legged on the large dressing table and pouted. “These people are deliberately messing with you. Look at this makeup, hair, and clothes they picked out—what kind of rubbish is this?”

Given that you may have been drugged or framed and committed many ruthless acts in the past, changing your character now would feel somewhat incongruous, so perhaps…

He toyed with the knife Qin Xiaoyao had been holding in prison, a wicked smile spreading across his face. "Let's establish a persona of ruthlessness and decisiveness! That way, at least it won't seem too abrupt."

Ruthless is a derogatory term, but it can be transformed into decisive killing as long as there is reasonable logic.

Audiences undoubtedly enjoy seeing characters with stark contrasts. Imagine a petite girl like you making decisive moves and overcoming numerous obstacles in a horror and supernatural show, while also rescuing teammates from perilous situations. Who would really dislike that?

The live show, broadcast from multiple angles, is the perfect opportunity for you to turn your life around—it's hard for the production crew to fake it, and with my help, you'll soon become a true superstar, then use your influence to change the tragedy of Fallen Moon City. In the future, you'll be able to do even more…”

The devil's whispers rang in her ears, and Qin Xiaoyao seemed to be bewitched and infected by him for some reason.

Since she's not afraid of killing or dying, and with Mr. Devil's help, why not become a powerful woman who deceives and manipulates the whole world?

I must find out the truth about the outside world and the passing of my dearest loved ones, and reveal it to the world in broad daylight, so that those damned bastards can be brought to justice!

"If you want to change the audience's impression, you only need to remember one thing—no matter what happens, don't scream." Jiang Chen patted her shoulder with his long, slender fingers, his long, shiny black nails tracing the withered collarbone exposed by her strapless dress, making Qin Xiaoyao shiver involuntarily.

The makeup artist finally finished applying the glitter to her face. Looking at the fox-like, narrow eyes she had specially drawn on in the mirror, the experienced makeup artist hesitated for a few seconds. While the hairstylist went outside to get hair accessories, she whispered in Qin Xiaoyao's ear, "I used non-waterproof makeup on you. Remember: wash your face before you go into the show and are exposed to the cameras!"

After saying that, she got up, packed her things, and said coldly, "You've finished your makeup. Good luck."

"Th-thank you!" Qin Xiaoyao was momentarily stunned. She didn't immediately understand why the other person had told her to wash her face. Although it was a bit strange, her face clearly looked much better...

Seeing her expression, the fluffy dumpling couldn't help but roll her eyes. "The female lead is so stupid! The makeup artist was clearly helping her, but she didn't even know! With this makeup and wearing a strapless dress, I guarantee she'll be cursed to death by everyone as soon as she enters the fashion show."

"People outside the world call the makeup on your face 'gaudy and cheap.'" Jiang Chen frowned at her with some disgust. "The makeup artist is a good person. She only did this because she was under orders. Making you wash your face will at least wash off all these annoying layers of colorful makeup. Even if you attend a paranormal show with no makeup, it will be much better than being dressed like this."

Qin Xiaoyao belatedly realized, "Huh? She...she wanted to help me? But the makeup artist is also part of the film crew, aren't they all bad people..."

"Is Falling Moon City the hometown where you grew up, and everyone there is a good person?"

"No, no, there are also many bad people." She recalled the difficulties her mother suffered in the hospital when she was seriously injured and needed treatment. Those who were also struggling under the oppression of the stationed troops not only did not sympathize with the weak and protect their compatriots, but even went so far as to want to skin the residents alive and suck their marrow dry!

"The world is the same everywhere; there are good people and bad people." Jiang Chen took the opportunity to guide her, preventing her from wanting to destroy the world if she turned evil. "I showed you the replay of the reality show you appeared in before. From another perspective, if you were the audience, would you like yourself?"

That cute little kitten just wanted to be affectionate, but it was suffocated to death by one hand holding its neck and the other hand covering its mouth and nose.

"Dad" worked hard all afternoon to prepare a big meal to reward everyone. Everyone else went to set the table, get the bowls, and prepare drinks. One person who was just wandering around aimlessly picked up a stick and started poking at the sparks in the stove. As a result, not only was the kitchen destroyed, but the uncontrollable fire also spread to both sides and burned down other people's houses.

The instructor risked his life to rescue a person who had fallen off a cliff and disobeyed instructions, using their shoulders as a stepping stone to climb back up and escape danger. However, the climbing rope snapped, and the instructor himself fell to his death. The person he rescued was expressionless, not even glancing at him, and complained of being hungry…

"No, no! That wasn't me..." Qin Xiaoyao covered her face, unable to recall any further.

She didn't remember those things at all. When she first saw them on the screen, she was completely stunned. Why was she so cold-blooded and hateful?

“If you’re not the stupid and wicked person you portrayed in the previous three reality shows, and the production team deceived the audience, does that mean all the viewers who voted against you are bad people?” He glanced at the hairstylist who came in carrying a lot of hair accessories and said softly, “Now you are sober, seize the opportunity to let the audience see the real you!”

She was a little agitated, but the hairstylist seemed unfazed.

It would be strange if those despicable people who exposed the depravity of criminals in the previous reality show could act like normal people. Their inferior genes should be eliminated humanely!

He used his delicate fingers to style Qin Xiaoyao's hair into a flowing, loose style, adorned with sparkling flower hair accessories. If she were to attend a banquet or party, she would surely attract a lot of attention.

But entering a paranormal show wearing high heels, a strapless short dress, loose hair, and seductive makeup is undoubtedly inviting criticism and condemnation.

In particular, the production team also made a special effort to promote the fact that the actors participating in this production have a high degree of freedom—they can choose their own makeup and hair, and select the essential items to carry in their backpacks.

In reality, everything was controlled by the production team, using the mature and natural makeup and smart clothes of other actors to highlight Qin Xiaoyao's "arrogance" and "lack of awareness"; even the backpack was prepared in advance.

Shady dealings have always been a winning strategy!

Viewers don't care about the truth; as long as they see what they want to see and have a common outlet for their emotions, the ratings will naturally reach new highs.

To enhance the show's appeal, designer Qiao Yi even incorporated a dramatic conflict into the script for the professional actors, attempting to use the opportunity of the Federal Headquarters dealing with Qin Xiaoyao to break her own record for the highest viewership ratings with this supernatural horror show!

"We're about to enter! Good luck, you're the best!" Sun Dieqi, who has a stunning figure, smiled slightly as she looked at her sharp makeup in the mirror.

As a professional actress, she was able to get insider scripts and only needed to cooperate without being sacrificed. Naturally, she wouldn't be imprisoned but would have a small studio apartment in a remote city.

Her social status is a bit low, but she is still young and beautiful and has plenty of opportunities.