I Turned a Dying Variety Show into a Poverty Alleviation Channel

As a government-employed corporate drone, Wei Sheng initially joined this washed-up reality show just to enjoy a company-funded vacation and earn some extra cash on the side.

But then, for some inexplicable reason, the show turned into a nationwide hit focused on poverty alleviation and agricultural assistance.

And before long, unsold farm produce from all over the country started pouring in, overwhelming the program’s registration hotline.

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Wei Sheng: Everyone, take a look—this is the most famous high-mountain green tea from County…

Viewers: Host, how much is that bamboo tea canister you’re using? Quick! Drop the link!

Wei Sheng: Today, we’re featuring handcrafted bamboo products made by local villagers…

Viewers: Hurry up! Put those sun-dried potato slices in your basket!

Wei Sheng: For this episode, our featured product is—

Viewers: Shut up! Just drop the link! We want to buy that pickled melon rind you had for lunch!

Wei Sheng: …

Damn it! Why do you guys always want to buy everything except the agricultural products we’re supposed to be promoting?

Viewers: Can’t blame us—the homemade local dishes just look too delicious!

Gradually, netizens realized that tuning in on Saturday nights to see which remote mountain village Wei Sheng had wandered into this time had become an addictive habit.

So, dear production team, can you stop slacking off and hurry up? Push for daily updates instead of weekly ones, thanks!

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Also known as:

The Entertainment Industry’s Unofficial Poverty Alleviation Ambassador

My Years in the Entertainment Industry Helping Farmers

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Note:

1. A hilarious, wild-brainstorm story—pure fiction, no real-life references!

2. No romance, just career-driven success. The male lead stands alone—no official pairings.