After Our On-Screen Romance Was Exposed, She Held Me Close and Made It Official

Kuang Lingling is the entertainment industry’s cool, mature beauty. She has both talent and popularity, and every move she makes sends her fans screaming, yet her aloof personality means she never gets caught up in dating rumors. orm is a sweet-and-spicy sprite onstage, winning countless fans with her cute image and superb dancing. In private, she’s an energetic girl who loves to act cute. The two had nothing to do with each other until their company forced them together as an on-screen couple for a joint adaptation of a major IP. During their first collaboration, they kept half a meter apart while filming scenes together. Kuang Lingling delivered her lines with perfect diction, while orm was so nervous she forgot hers. Even their exchanged glances felt awkward. Fans thought it was just a “business partnership,” and no one saw any real chemistry. That was until someone caught Kuang Lingling shielding orm from drinks at a cast dinner and draping her own coat over orm’s shoulders. Soon afterward, rumors linked Kuang Lingling to a director. Her team did nothing, but she personally posted a clarification: “Single. Please don’t bother me.” In the photo, you could just make out a keychain matching the one orm had given her. The change came quietly. They appeared together in private more often. When they were spotted at the airport, the milk tea in orm’s hand was Kuang Lingling’s usual flavor. The day after Kuang Lingling mentioned her “favorite song” on a variety show, orm performed a cover onstage. The company capitalized on the buzz and arranged a second collaboration. This time, when they filmed an intimate scene, Kuang Lingling wasn’t merely “acting lovesick.” As she leaned down to kiss orm, the tips of her ears turned red. During orm’s tearful scene, she hugged Kuang Lingling and refused to let go without waiting for the director to call cut. Even the crew watching off camera was left stunned...