Chapter 2

Translated by Lian

Edited by Sera

After the crossing, Yue Guan found out that he had an extraordinary voice. He suddenly could sing all the songs he couldn’t sing in the other world. It became a piece of cake for him.

Also, his memory improved as well. Those events that he had long forgotten, as long as he’d try to recall a little bit, all could be a treasure in this life.

For now, Yue Guan actually has the ability to become a copycat.

He thought this was his golden finger at first.

But it wasn’t until yesterday his real golden finger really appeared.

After he went home, he locked the door and began to study (调 literal meaning is adjust) his golden finger. Right afterward, small characters appeared line by line before his eyes.

[Data entry completed.]

[Your level is a grassroot.]

[Imperial Aura: 1]

[your level is too low. You need to upgrade your imperial spirit immediately.]

[You need a chance to upgrade your level. Do you want to exchange one Imperial Aura for an opportunity?]

When he saw these lines yesterday, Yue Guan didn’t dare to do anything yet.

He read too many web-novels before, so he knew this should be his golden finger. However, he only has this one Imperial Aura, and he could not imagine what would happen after he used it.

Besides, he just ended his contract with Xunjie Entertainment yesterday. Today was his first day out of there.

So Yue Guan thought it would be fine to just wait one more day; he wasn’t in a rush.

But now was the time for him to decide.

He looked at the words again and felt the excitement rising in his chest. He also felt nervous at the same time.

It was just because he didn’t really know what Imperial Aura actually was. He also didn’t know what the “opportunity” on those few lines was actually referring to.

And for his golden finger, Yue Guan also hadn’t fully understood.

But it was impossible to give up now.

(He) Looked at the two options “Yes” or “No”; he chose “Yes”.

Then, those small characters suddenly disappeared and were replaced by two new lines.

[The Imperial Aura has been redeemed.]

[Opportunity generated.]

Yue Guan kept staring at those two lines carefully until they disappeared. But, he did not feel any difference.

His face changed.

What is this?

The opportunity has been generated? Where?

My own golden finger lied to me?

Just right when he was doubting himself, his phone rang.

Yue Guan looked at the name on his phone and picked it up right away: “Nuan Nuan Jie, what can I do for you?”

(Translator note: I like to use the original words here as the author mentioned, “Jie”. It means Nuan nuan is older than Yue Guan. Although “jie” originally is/meant to address an elder sister, this word is used widely, not only for blood related sisters.)

A clear and bright voice across the phone said: “Can’t I call you if there is nothing? Little King Yue really played up his name.”

Yue Guan laughed and said: “Nuan Nuan Jie, please do not tease me. Don’t you understand my situation now? I really want to do something, but there is no opportunity right now.”

“Am I not giving you an opportunity now?”

His heart jumped.

Opportunity?

Here?

“I am in the middle of a project now, but the group needs one more actor. There are not many parts, but I want to suggest you to the director. Are you interested?”

Yue Guan blinked. Again and again.

‘This golden finger can directly affect our real life?’

So terrifying.

After using up his only imperial spirit and exchanging it for an opportunity, Yue Guan definitely would not give up easily, “I am interested. Thank you Nuan Nuan Jie. What drama is that?”

“Didn’t you pay attention to any news about me recently?” Gao Yuan yuan’s tone was clearly showing that she wasn’t satisfied.

Sorry, but he really didn’t pay any attention.

Yue Guan and Gao Yuanyuan actually had a kind of friendship. Gao Yuanyuan was his fan, and he was Gao Yuanyuan’s yan fen . They met each other offline and had been in contact since then. However, their friendship was not close enough for Yue Guan to notice Gao Yuanyuan’s (every) single movement.

(Translator note for yan 颜粉 yan fen means a fan of one artist’s face. Whichever star/celebrity has a handsome/pretty face, then they will become a fan. They’re not actually like the works of the said celebrity, but more to the face appearance. They can be fans today, but can change drastically the next day.)

He was not a sasaeng fan .

(Translator note: 私生饭 is an Chinese adaptation/equivalent word for sasaeng fan. It comes from korean terminology for a fan that is simply overly obsessed with/to their idol/star/celeb. They stalk and invade the privacy of an idol/star/celeb.)

“Yuan Yuan Jie, you know that I just terminated my contract with Xunjie. I didn’t have time to pay attention to other things.”

“Well, ok.” She took it lightly. “So, have you heard about ‘The Royal Swordsmen’?”

Yue Guan was stunned.

Of course, he ever heard it. In fact, he knew a lot.

“The Royal Swordsmen” was a Wuxia drama, and it was the most well-known of its kind. It stood out even though there were millions of others in the same genre.

Couldn’t you see how many people choose “The Royal Swordsmen” as the starting point of their science fiction recommendation? It clearly showed the position of this drama in the hearts of Wuxia genre fans.

But in his memory, this tv series was shot in 2004 and broadcasted in 2005. And now, it was 2010.

Of course, this was not the memory of his earth. Although they shared a lot of similarities, there were some differences too.

Gao Yuanyuan didn’t hear any word from Yue Guan. She naturally thought Yue Guan had never heard of this project, so she just patiently explained:

“This is the last work of director Wang Jing on television. He will only work on movies after this project ends, so it gained quite a lot of attention from people. The casting is also very great. This project will definitely be a big hit.”

Yu Guan deeply thought that it was not entirely true. “The Royal Swordsman” series indeed had a strong influence for a long time, especially when there was no other outstanding Wuxia drama that has been released. Thus, this drama’s reputation and influence continued to rise to a higher level for a long time.

But when it was finally released, the rating and reputation of this drama were not that outstanding, far away from its expectation.

Of course, that was in the other world.

And Yue Guan could not be sure if it would happen in this world as well. There were so many things that happened differently already.

What he felt more concerned about was actually his own roles: “Yuan Yuan Jie, what is my role?”

“The Emperor, the endgame and the biggest winner of this series.” Gao Yuan yuan laughed proudly. “I am good to you, right?”

Yue Guan’s mind flew directly to the Emperor in the other world, Deng Chao.

And he knew Gao Yuan yuan didn’t lie to him. That young Emperor indeed was the biggest winner in the end. He succeeded in claiming the power and removing all the obstacles.

But, the Emperor’s scenes were indeed not that many. Only for a few scenes.

It couldn’t even be compared to the other three protagonists and the great villain, Iron Gut God Hou.

(Translator note: 铁胆神侯 literal meaning is Iron Gut God Hou. It is a code name for the great villain for Zhu Wushi in “The Royal Swordsmen” drama. )

And of course, that kind of role would not go to him. He knew his place after all.

Well, in fact, being able to play the Emperor itself was already a work of his golden finger.

Otherwise, this opportunity wouldn’t fall to him; someone who was banned for three years.

He then asked: “Then, Yuanyuan Jie, if the director and actors are all so strong and powerful, why would you ask me to play this Emperor?”

Gao Yuanyuan didn’t try to hide it at all. She just told the truth: “This role was originally for Deng Chao, but there are too few scenes. With Deng Chao’s current position, there is no need for him to play this supporting role. And the director couldn’t find any other suitable candidates, so I recommended you. And you know the director happens to be your fan too, so he agreed.”

The entire process seemed to make sense, but the slots were full.

Under normal circumstances, how could he, a person with no acting experience and had been blocked for three years, satisfy the director.

It was also impossible for Gao Yuanyuan to take the initiative and recommend someone who has no acting experience.

Yue Guan could only say that the Golden Finger was really outstanding.

What else could he say?

He could only laugh at it.

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