After the Whole Internet Hated Me, I Stole My Rival’s Obsessed Big Shot

Ji Xun is a minor actor who spends half his life secretly in love with his boyfriend. He pays the other man’s mother’s exorbitant medical bills out of his own pocket, finally earning a reluctant agreement to date. But only when his handsome half-brother returns does he realize he was nothing more than a lowly substitute. His father’s debts, his angelic younger brother shifting them all onto him, his agency setting him up, and his ex-boyfriend betraying him without hesitation… Ji Xun is vilified across the internet and even dies at the hands of his ex-boyfriend’s fan. Given another chance, he swears he’ll never let any of those scumbags get away with it! * In City A, everyone knows that the Qin family’s Qin Mingchuan is wealthy and powerful, with a sharp mind and ruthless methods. Ji Xun shows up on his doorstep. “You need someone to fend off your admirers. I’ll be your lover, as long as you give me acting roles!” Qin Mingchuan: “…I’m straight. Fine, I’ll do it since you’re good-looking.” * Later… A wealthy tycoon proposes to an award-winning actor in public, sending the whole internet into a frenzy as posts flood every platform. ??? Ji Xun: “Aren’t you straight? Weren’t we just putting on an act?” Qin Mingchuan: “What straight man would be with you? I’m done pretending. You’re mine.” 【Cool, devoted CEO seme who falls hard after denying his feelings (Qin Mingchuan) × Money- and career-focused uke who turns ruthless (Ji Xun)】