At Middle Age, I Rise to Fame Playing Gao Qiqiang

Ten years ago, Lu Yuan had just graduated from film school when he shot to fame playing Lu Ziqiao. But the role typecast him, and after that, no matter what he acted in, he couldn't escape Lu Ziqiao's shadow.

Once the buzz died down, Lu Yuan's career hit rock bottom. Determined to hone his acting skills, he stopped taking film and TV roles and focused on the stage.

Ten years later, Lu Yuan was no longer young, and had long since become a has-been actor.

By contrast, his brother-in-law Bao Beier had used his slick instincts to make a name for himself in the entertainment industry.

Bao Beier: "What's the point of acting in some lousy play? I can make more from a single movie cameo than you earn in three years."

Sister-in-law: "Sis, haven't you been carrying that bag for years? I have a few I don't use anymore. Pick one."

Mother-in-law: "They're both my sons-in-law, so how can they be so different?"

Amid countless contemptuous stares, Lu Yuan returned to the screen.

Gao Qiqiang in The Knockout...

Ouyang Yi in Romance of Our Parents...

Lin Yaodong in The Thunder...

As one memorable character after another appeared onscreen, fans went wild. It turned out middle-aged men could be this charming!

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual people or events is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.