Starting Sign-In from a Billionaire God-Chapter 967 - 966: Eighteen Levels of Hell Mode

Lin Fan wasn't deliberately trying to upset Liu Yina; he was just being straightforward because he had no reason to flatter her.

Lin Fan nodded: "If it weren't for your father, getting into the entertainment industry would probably be like the eighteenth level of hell for you."

Although Liu Yina wanted to hear the truth, Lin Fan's words were too harsh, and she was finding it hard to handle.

"Am I really that bad? Lin Fan, do you still hold a grudge against me, so you're intentionally trying to undermine me?" Liu Yina asked, somewhat indignantly.

Lin Fan replied, "Let me ask you, can you sing or dance?"

Liu Yina shook her head: "No."

Lin Fan asked, "Can you act?"

Liu Yina said, "No. But Xiaoyue can't do these either, can she?"

Lin Fan said, "That's true; Xiaoyue can't either. Because she sings and dances poorly, she's been constantly criticized by netizens who say she's unworthy. This criticism has never stopped from the time she participated in the talent show until now. Once such an impression is ingrained in people's minds and becomes her label, it's very hard to remove."

Liu Yina asked, "Then... do you think she's worthy?"

Lin Fan, without hesitation, replied, "Yes, she is."

Liu Yina bit her lip, looking somewhat resentful: "Isn't that a double standard? Neither of us can sing, dance, or act, yet you think Xiaoyue deserves it and I don't."

Lin Fan laughed: "It's not a double standard. I think Xiaoyue deserves it because she didn't force her way into the entertainment industry. She fought her way through among ten thousand audition participants to debut. Although her singing and dancing aren't great, she's loved by so many people, which shows she has qualities other than singing and dancing, like being pretty or having a cute personality."

"It's like playing a game. Xiaoyue follows the rules and levels up stage by stage, whereas you're a money-cheating player. Do you think people like money-cheating players? They might be amazed by how filthy rich they are, but deep down, most would curse them. In the entertainment industry, the connections-backed individuals are like money-cheating players, including the Rich Second Generation, star kids, or even official kids. They easily enter the entertainment industry using their family's connections, disregarding the audience's feelings, not caring if anyone likes them, and occupy resources, force-feeding the audience crap, taking away spaces for others to survive. Aren't these people more deserving of criticism than Ning Xiaoyue?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Yina was already blushing. Wasn't she exactly the kind of connections-backed individual Lin Fan was talking about?

Liu Yina snorted, "You're so contradictory; you were just speaking on behalf of the entertainment industry, and now you're criticizing the connections-backed individuals in it."

Lin Fan said, "I mentioned earlier that the threshold in the entertainment industry isn't low; I'm not whitewashing it. On the contrary, I very much agree with the public's impression of the entertainment industry. It's a big dyeing vat, with deep waters. There are too many connections-backed individuals, resource exploiters, people without skills, and those lacking prowess. There are also many morally corrupt individuals, even offenders are not rare. It's full of interest calculations; it's no good place!"

"In the grand scheme of the entertainment industry, having no skill isn't the most detestable thing. If a star lacks skills but is humble and progressive, improving step by step, morally sound, abiding by the law, then they are still worth liking and encouraging, just like Xiaoyue. Conversely, even if your acting is excellent, and you have talent and aptitude, but if your values are skewed, morals are corrupt, and you're committing crimes, you will still be despised by the public."

"Alright then..."

Liu Yina admitted that she couldn't argue with Lin Fan; what he was saying indeed made sense.

"Now I understand why I got criticized so much when I debuted. It's because I'm a money-cheating player." Liu Yina smiled bitterly.

Lin Fan said, "Connections-backed individuals, resource exploiters are indeed hard to like, but exceptions do exist. Appearance, character, talent, if you pass the basic criterion of good character and have either good looks or talent, fewer people will criticize you. This is called convincing the masses. You get criticized mainly because you can't convince the masses; moreover, you have big dreams but are quite flashy; when you debut like it's the greatest show on earth, who wouldn't criticize you?"

Liu Yina was blushing again. Lin Fan, this guy, is incredible at criticizing without using curse words; isn't he implying her looks, skills, and character are all lacking?

If she hadn't steeled herself, someone else would have already flipped out at Lin Fan.

"Am I really that unworthy of being a star?" Liu Yina was saddened, her mood plummeting.

Lin Fan smiled: "Even if it's like the eighteenth level of hell, it's not absolutely hopeless..."

Liu Yina responded, seemingly grasping a lifesaver, immediately focusing on Lin Fan: "How can I save myself?"

Lin Fan said, "It's nothing more than these two words—skills. If you truly want to continue in the entertainment industry, you must become a skilled individual. In fact, the popular stars in the entertainment industry are not all handsome men and beautiful women; there are many whose looks aren't remarkable; they're all skilled individuals—either outstanding singers or exceptional actors. If you can become a skilled individual and rise to fame through your work, then such fame will be the most stable, lasting longer than relying solely on looks without skills."

Liu Yina remained silent, seemingly digesting Lin Fan's words.

Lin Fan said, "In the entertainment industry, relying on looks isn't a long-term solution, as even the most handsome and beautiful face will tire the audience after a while. Moreover, the competition in the entertainment industry is intense, with the speed of replacing popular stars being swift. This year's trending stars might be replaced in two years, with the previous ones becoming obsolete and unnoticed. Xiaoyue is indeed very popular now, but if she continues as she is, her fame won't last long. That's why I also have plans for Xiaoyue; I hope she advances step by step towards being skilled. Next, I'll have her audition, and if she has talent in acting, she will then shift towards a career in acting."

"So you see, whether it's connections-backed individuals spending money, or handsome men and beautiful women relying on looks, the final destination must be skills and works. Of course, the most fundamental premise is to have the right values and to uphold the bottom line of morality and law. If you're deceiving people with a false persona while actually being morally bankrupt, there will inevitably be a day when it all comes crashing down."

"Right, I'm talking about Hua Yiwu. This guy crafted a persona as a love novice but secretly loves playing with women. I'm sure he'll eventually come crashing down."

Liu Yina nodded, showing a grateful expression, and said, "Lin Fan, thanks for these words; I find them very useful. I'll turn this over in my mind later and also consider whether I'm really suitable for the entertainment industry and how to navigate the path ahead."

Lin Fan said, "Alright."

Liu Yina said, "Then I'll head back."

At this moment, they had already reached Liu Yina's car.

Lin Fan said, "Okay, by the way, since I've told you so much, I also ask you for one thing—don't mention my meeting with Xiaoyue tonight to your father."

Though Liu Yina didn't know Lin Fan's reasoning, she readily agreed: "Alright, I understand."

She then got in the car and left.

Lin Fan watched her car leave, couldn't help but mutter: "This girl isn't heartless; hopefully, what I said really helps her!"

After saying this, Lin Fan turned to head back to the hotel when suddenly, he heard cries coming from not far away.