My Idol System: An Idol, But Also A Savior-Chapter 173: Chaos on the Internet

Topic: Insider info. I heard that the person finally selected for the key role in Director Lance’s latest film is an idol!

[Are you kidding? If that’s true, this batch of idols is seriously talented!]

[Honestly, there’s nothing to criticize. If Lance chose them, the acting definitely can’t be bad.]

[Hahaha, Lance is truly terrifying when it comes to how strict and dedicated he is to his profession.]

[Looking forward to it, looking forward to it, really looking forward to it.]

[I heard there’ll be a post confirming the casting in a week. I seriously can’t wait anymore!]

[I heard it’s a horror film this time. I’m not really into that, but if it’s Lance, I guess I can give it a try.]

[With Luis’s looks and acting on the big screen, even if it’s horror, what is there to be afraid of?]

Idol? An idol?

Lucas stared at his phone in shock. He couldn’t remember how many people had auditioned that day, nor did he know whether there had been any other idols besides himself.

That day, his performance... hadn’t been very good, but this topic seemed to rekindle a glimmer of hope in his heart.

The other members also seemed to glance at him, half consciously, half unconsciously.

At that moment, the phone suddenly rang. It was their manager.

Lucas swallowed, stepped aside, and answered the call. As soon as he did, a male voice came through the line, "Lucas, how did you perform that day?"

Lucas couldn’t help but pause for a moment.

Lucas was actually studying at an acting academy and did have some talent. His original plan had been to debut as an idol first, use that popularity to gain more support after graduation, and then pursue an acting career.

However, that day... Lance’s expression had been truly awful, and his words had shown no restraint at all. Everyone knew Lance’s temperament was like that, but Lucas still couldn’t hold it in and ended up crying in anger.

But thinking about it now... who’s to say that day someone else did better than him, right?

Maybe the people who went after him were even worse.

Lance had never openly shown approval before. Even actors like Luis could still get lectured by him. Lucas was just a newcomer; perhaps those criticisms were simply meant to guide him.

The more Lucas thought about it, the more reasonable it seemed. He almost forgot the sense of grievance he’d felt earlier. He quickly said, "That day, I performed pretty well." Then he added, "But Lance criticized me a lot, so I’m not really sure..."

The manager laughed. "That doesn’t matter. You did pretty well, right?"

Lucas instinctively clenched his fist. In the end, he still answered firmly, "Yes."

Not long after that, various posts began to appear online.

Topic: Pics, pics. Who can explain this? I accidentally took a photo of Lucas on his way to work yesterday. Where was he going? I didn’t dare to disturb him.

[That outfit...]

[Alright, I’ll just say it. I saw Lucas yesterday at the audition location for Director Lance’s new film!]

[It’s blowing up, it’s blowing up!]

[So the insider info about the role being taken by an idol...]

[Wait, everyone, calm down a bit. This still needs confirmation!]

[I think this is pretty much it. Lucas said before that he was studying at an acting academy!]

[My son really is full of talent. This is amazing!]

[At this point it’s basically confirmed, right?]

[This is exciting, but I still need confirmation!]

Even though they said that, in reality the fans were almost ready to start celebrating. Today, wherever Joshua’s fans went, they could hear thinly veiled bragging and sarcastic remarks from the neighboring fandom.

Lucas’s fans had always regarded Lucas and Joshua as legendary rivals, constantly comparing who was the top center of their generation. Now that there was suddenly hope of Lucas becoming an actor, they were naturally eager to seize the chance to outshine Joshua.

In another private group.

[Wolf]: Damn it!!!!!!!!!!!

[hdsfyf]: Hahaha, Brother Wolf must have seen all those comments and posts online already. Don’t be mad. When the time comes and it turns out not to be their master, won’t they be laughing themselves to death, hahaha.

[dxa]: Insider info says Joshua also received an invitation to audition for this film...

[Wolf]: Damn it, how did they dig this up so fast?!

Sure enough, things outside had already turned into a huge commotion. Someone had photographed Joshua and his assistant appearing at the filming location as well. Joshua had himself wrapped up tightly, but antis were often even more observant than fans, not to mention that ShineOn’s assistant was really easy to recognize.

[Hahaha, so J went to audition too? Did he get scolded until he cried?]

[Insider info. Heard he really cried, hahaha.]

[Not related, but quite a few people have been scolded to tears by Lance. It’s really nothing to be ashamed of.]

[LMAO, does J actually know how to act? At least my son studies at an acting academy. J is basically uneducated.]

[Hahaha, I’ve wanted to say this for a long time. Fans even spread rumors about him being some kind of dance student, hahaha. Since debut there hasn’t been a shred of academic background. It’s hilarious.]

[These people are seriously crazy. If L doesn’t get the role in the end, won’t that be mortifying? Are they really leaving themselves no way out at all?]

[Agreed. Among the auditionees there were plenty better than L. Older, more accomplished too, but I’ve never seen anyone this confident...]

[I heard it’s because L fits the character image. People have been spreading this for a while. Supposedly the crew wants someone youthful, not too world-weary. L fits and has talent, so it makes sense for him to be chosen.]

The more Lucas’s fans talked, the more justified they felt. With paid posters fanning the flames, they became even more convinced that this time it was a sure thing.

[That fake nose cartilage can really hold up on the big screen? Not afraid it’ll show?]

[Hahaha, no talent so you switch to attacking something else? What does J have besides a face?]

[At least he’s a main dancer, and his vocals are solid too. Not like someone else who gets two lines per song. It’s laughable.]

In any case, things had already exploded into chaos. Inside the private group, the leading fans were still reminding Joshua’s fans not to get overly worked up.

[Wolf]: Insider info here. The one chosen is Joshua. I’ll just say that, you all get it.

[fff]: Really? Hahaha.

[dxa]: You guys are so optimistic, but I like it.

[drv]: Actually, it’s fine even if he’s not chosen. Joshua’s main job is being an idol, and I like him on stage too. It’s just that those dogs are seriously going too far. Celebrate if you want, but how dare they drag Joshua into it!

[Wolf]: It’s the first time they’ve had something to brag about, so of course they’re happy. Once the official confirmation comes out, they’ll suffer enough.

[djha]: +1

[dax]: +10000000

"Joshua, how did you perform that day?" At this moment, Joshua was also being asked a similar question by Elly.

Joshua heard this and said softly, "I feel like I’m the one who was chosen."

Elly was about to say something else when Joshua continued, "You don’t need to talk about what’s online. I haven’t even touched my phone all day."

Elly: "..."

Elly: "Then keep it that way. The company definitely won’t let you suffer a loss."