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 a Lackey to being the right - hand man of the boss of White Tiger gang.

"Jun Hào ! Boss wants to see you," Bo Wen, a blad headed friend, said.

"Where is the boss ?"

"In the warehouse. He wants you there now."

" am going "

Jun Hào 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 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 the boss's right-hand man.

It was well deserved. Jun Hào 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 made his nostrils burn. It was dark — like it was always when he met the boss, but he knows he has a distinct white tiger tattoo on his left arm.

" You called for me ?"

" Ah, Jun Hào. It's nice seeing you after a while. I heard you're doing well these days."

" yes." I smiled. "The territories are under control."

" That's good. How's your sister?"

Jun Hào smiled." 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 to do that," he chuckled.

Jun Hào's sister, Mei Ling, is the only family member he has left. Their father was Chinese while their mother was Korean. As a result, Jun Hào knows how to speak both languages as his mother would talk to him in her native language when she was still alive. However, his mother died after giving birth to Mei Ling and his father overdosed on drugs not long after.

At the 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 a decent-paying one since he was not able to 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 Hào with a 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 deals with the thunder dragons?"

" Yes, " Jun Hào 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 my sister's tution . I'm sorry to withhold the information from you , but i will give it as soon as I get my pay ."

The boss was not pleased by Jun Hào's answer. He had been wary of Jun Hào since becoming the right-hand man.

" Give me the briefcase, " the boss insisted.

" Give me my pay."

The boss had enough of Jun Hào. He heard rumors from other members that Jun Hào was becoming stronger, and he was threatened by that fact. The boss had to take the briefcase by force if Jun Hào 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 Hào asked.

Bo Wen remained silent and 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?"

" Such a shame, Jun Hào, " the boss said coldly. " You are a good man - a very good man, indeed. But I can't have my right-hand man disrespecting me, do we ?"

Jun Hào scrambled to escape their hold, but he had no fight against five people. He was only 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 didn't everything I could for the gang."

" You did, " the boss said. "And I'm afraid you will only get stronger. So, it's better to eliminate you before you become my enemy."

BANG.

Jun Hào's vision turned black.

[System integrating]

Jun Hào 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 down apartment he used to live with his sister.

_ How he get here ?_

_ Did somebody save his life ?_

Jun Hao's fist clenched when he remembered what happened. After slaving his life away to the gang for eight years , this is how his boss repays him ?

At least he was still alive . He don't know what would happen if he died and didn't get to look after his sister.

Jun Hào stood up from the bed. And felt lighter than usual. His stiff muscles felt more nimble. It was as if he aged backwards. His skin was fairer too.

What had happened?

"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 washroom. He washed it thoroughly, his collar and sleeves getting wet.

After washing his face, he looked up and started 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 appears in the center of the room, projecting the image of a sleek, futuristic AI system.

[Congratulations, Chen Jun Hào. You have been chosen]

Jun Hào'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 washed over his face . And just like that, everything turned dark again.

[Oh , good . You're awake]

For the second time in the night, Jun Hào woke up with a gasp. He looked around the room but didn't see anyone. Instead, he felt dizzy, because of the swift movements.

[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 happened earlier. He ran to the dresser and look 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're Choi Joon-ho.]

He laughed out loud. He really thinks he is 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 won't ask. My name is Fu and i am your system. Have you heard of transmigration before?]

He nodded his head. 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 works at a convenience store at night and is a trainee for Phoenix Entertainment. He had been training for six years and was promised a debut during the year. 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 has been depressed. 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 neighbourhood. He found another company to take him in, but the thugs in the area made rumors that he was a bully. So, he ended up being rejected by his last resort. He didn't have any parents or friends 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's in Seoul South Korea! Even the street names were written in Korean. No way. He must be dreaming.

He went infront of the dresser again and banged his head on the mirror, causing into shatter into pieces. He had cuts all over his face, but he didn't care.

"Shit," he said. "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 with her friends, and they were watching the latest music video of their favourite 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 her sister's gleeful face. At least he now knows that she's 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.]