Chapter 1: White Tiger Lackey
In the bustling streets of Shanghai, a notorious thug named Chen Jun Hao ruled with an iron fist. Known for his strength and ruthlessness, Jun Hao was feared by many. The year was 2022, and he had gone up from being a lackey to the right-hand man of the boss of the White Tiger gang.
"Jun Hao! Boss wants to see you," Bo Wen, a bald-headed friend, said.
"Where is he?" Jun Hao asked.
"In the warehouse. He wants you there now."
"I'm going," he responded.
Jun Hao let go of his cigarette and went to the warehouse. He passed by his underlings as he walked. They were bowing their heads in respect. Jun Hao was pleased. After serving as the lackey—running errands, cleaning toilets, and doing dirty work for the past eight years, he was finally promoted to become the boss' right-hand man.
It was well-deserved. Jun Hao helped the boss obtain the land he had always wanted.
He arrived at the warehouse. The stench of gasoline and blood mixed in the air, making his nostrils burn. It was dark—like it always was when he met the boss. Jun Hao still didn't know the face and identity of their boss, but he knew he had a distinct white tiger tattoo on his left arm.
"You called for me?"
"Ah, Jun Hao. It's nice seeing you after a while. I heard you're doing well these days."
"Yes," he smiled. "The territories are under control."
"That's good. How's your sister?"
"She's still crazy for those Korean idols. She begs me every night to fly her to South Korea, but ya know, I don't have enough money for that," Jun Hao chuckled.
Jun Hao's sister, Mei Ling, was the only family member he had left. Their father was Chinese, while their mother was Korean. As a result, Jun Hao knew how to speak both languages since their mother used to talk to him in her native language when she was still alive. However, his mom died after giving birth to Mei Ling, and his father overdosed on drugs not long after.
At the young age of 8, he had to take care of his sister and live in an orphanage. When he turned 18, he started looking for jobs but couldn't find decent-paying ones since he couldn't finish high school.
When he was fighting off bullies one day, the boss took him in and made him a lackey. He was taught how to fight, negotiate, and manipulate other people. He knew the boss was a bad person, but he rewarded Jun Hao with decent pay.
The boss chuckled. "That's good. At least she's of legal age now, right?"
Jun Hao frowned. "Yes," he answered slowly. "Why did you ask that?"
"No reason," the boss brushed it off. "Did you close the deal with the Thunder Dragons?"
"Yes," Jun Hao boasted. "I got the briefcase you wanted."
"Give it to me."
Jun Hao shook his head. "My pay hasn't been given this month, boss. I need it so I can finally pay for my sister's tuition. I'm sorry to withhold the information from you, but I'll give it as soon as I get my pay."
The boss was not pleased by Jun Hao's answer. He had been wary of Jun Hao since becoming his right-hand man.
"Give me the briefcase," the boss insisted.
"Give me my pay."
The boss had enough of Jun Hao. He heard rumors from other members that Jun Hao was becoming stronger, and he was threatened by that fact. The boss had to take the briefcase by force if Jun Hao didn't want to give it to him willingly.
Just then, Jun Hao felt a chill run down his spine, followed by footsteps entering the warehouse.
"Bo Wen? What are you doing here?" Jun Hao asked.
Bo Wen remained silent as he pointed a gun at his head. Jun Hao tried to get away, but another member held onto his arms, making him unable to move.
His jaw clenched as he looked at the gang members he once trusted.
"What are you all doing?" Jun Hao shouted.
"Such a shame, Jun Hao," the boss coldly said. "You're a good man—a very good man, indeed. But I can't have my right-hand man disrespecting me, do we?"
Jun Hao struggled to escape their hold, but he had no fight against five people. He was merely one, and the boss was right before him. The boss pulled out a gun and placed it on his temple.
"Don't do this, boss. I did everything I could for the gang."
"You did," the boss said. "And I'm afraid you'll only get stronger. So, it's better to eliminate you now before you become my enemy."
Bang.
Jun Hao's vision turned black.
[System integrating.]
Jun Hao gasped for air as he woke up. He looked around and saw himself in an unfamiliar room. It was small—even smaller than the beat-up apartment he used to live in with his sister.
How did he get here?
Did somebody save his life?
Jun Hao's fists clenched when he remembered what happened. After slaving his life away to the gang for eight years, this was how his boss repaid him?
At least he was still alive. He didn't know what would happen if he died and didn't get to look after his sister.
Jun Hao stood up from the bed and felt lighter than usual. His stiff muscles felt more nimble. It was as if he had aged backward. His skin was fairer, too.
"Mei Ling?" he called for his sister but stopped when his voice sounded different. It was more delicate, very different from the husky and gruff smoker voice he had.
Everything felt foreign and weird, so he washed his face in the bathroom. He washed it thoroughly, his collar and sleeves getting wet.
After washing his face, he looked up and stared at his reflection in the mirror.
"Ahh! Who is that?" he took a step back and held onto his face, feeling the soft skin of the young lad.
[System has been integrated.]
Suddenly, a vibrant holographic display appeared in the center of the room, projecting the image of a sleek, futuristic AI system.
[Congratulations, Chen Jun Hao! You have been chosen.]
Jun Hao's eyes widened in surprise, his curiosity piqued. "Chosen? Chosen for what?"
[You have been selected as the host to embark on a transformative journey to become a top idol.]
Jun Hao's jaw dropped, a mix of fear and disbelief washing over his face. And just like that, everything turned black once again.
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Chapter 2: June
[Oh, good. You're awake.]
For the second time in the night, Jun Hao woke up with a gasp. He looked around the room but didn't see anyone. Instead, he felt dizzy because of the swift movement.
[Careful, host. You just fell down in the bathroom. You don't have any money to go to the hospital.]
His eyes widened when he realized what had happened earlier. He ran to the dresser and looked at his face. Indeed, he looked very different. More handsome and youthful. Like a flower boy.
"Who is this?" he whispered.
[That is you, host. You are Choi Joon-ho.]
Jun Hao laughed out loud. He was definitely going insane.
Did he actually die?
[Yes, you died. But your soul continues to live. It is now in Choi Joon-ho's body.]
"Who are you?" he asked, looking around.
[I thought you wouldn't ask. My name is Fu, and I am your system. Have you heard of transmigration before?]
He nodded. His sister was a fan of novels like such, so she would tell him stories from time to time. However, he didn't expect that it would actually happen to him.
[That is what happened, host. Read the screen to know more about your current body.]
A projection was cast in front of him, and he took a step back in surprise.
[Born to be an Idol: You have been chosen to fulfill Choi Joon-ho's lifelong dream!]
Choi Joon-ho, born in 2002.
He worked at a convenience store at night and was a trainee at Phoenix Entertainment. He had been training for six years and was promised to debut in 2021. However, a new trainee came and took his spot. Not even a year later, they became the well-known boy group CHAOS.
Since then, he sank into depression. However, he didn't want to end his dream. So he joined another company after paying them 1000 dollars. He was scammed out of his money and was kicked out of his former apartment. So, he moved to this beat-up apartment to have a fresh start.
However, he made some enemies in this unfriendly neighborhood. He found another company to take him in, but the thugs in the area made rumors that he was a browbeating bully. So, he ended up being rejected by his last resort. He didn't have any parents or friends left to hold onto, so in the end, he decided to end his life.
Jun Hao sighed when he finished reading the kid's life story. His story was similar to Jun Hao's, but he was so young. He was only the same age as his sister. Why did his life end so quickly?
[You are responsible for continuing his dream, host.]
Jun Hao chuckled. As much as he pitied the teen, he did not want to become an idol. He already knew a lot about idols because of his sister, and he definitely did not want that life.
"I won't do it," he said. "Take me back to my world instead. My sister is waiting for me."
[System declines. The host cannot reject the offer.]
"I decline," he repeated. "Find another host to fulfill his dream."
[System declines. The host has been finalized.]
Jun Hao sighed and hesitated for a while. He peeked outside the window and saw a completely different world. It looked like he was far away from Shanghai. Instead, he was in South Korea? Even the street names were written in Korean.
This must be a dream.
He went in front of the dresser again and banged his head on the mirror, causing it to shatter into pieces. He had cuts all over his face, but he didn't care.
"Ugh," he groaned. "That hurts. I'm not dreaming."
[Everything is real, host. Let me show you something.]
Just then, the projection flashed another scene. It was his sister, and she was laughing with her peers. It seemed like she was in school, and they were watching the latest music video of their favorite group.
[That is your sister right now, host. She had lost her memories since your death and is now living with a good family.]
Jun Hao smiled as he gazed at his sister's gleeful face. At least he now knew that she was doing okay.
[However, she will die if you don't accept the mission.]
"What?" Jun Hao exclaimed.
[That is the consequence, host. Your sister will die when you decline, but will continue to live a happy life once you accept the mission.]
"Mei Ling," he whispered. He cannot let his sister die. In the end, she was the only one he had left. "Will I be able to see my sister again?"
[When you fulfill the mission, you will know. But for now, all I can promise is her safety.]
[Do you accept the mission?]
"Do you promise my sister a good life?"
[The System promises. A contract had been signed.]
Jun Hao sighed.
"Then I accept."
[Wise choice, host. For now, you are no longer Chen Jun Hao. You are June—an aspiring idol.]
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