How to Fall into a False Romance

A hit TV drama takes student Li Ban into the entertainment industry, stirring up a storm of shifting fortunes, love, hate, obsession, and heartbreak. “Acting absolutely depends on talent! If you want to know what a genius looks like, just look at Li Ban,” the directors say. “I'd be willing to play an extra just to film an intimate scene with that face,” his fellow actors say. “He's perfect, though sometimes he could use a good scolding~ Do you know what it means to be a lovesick couple? That phrase was made for us!” his fans say. “Ever since he was born, I knew my son was extraordinary. He was just too rebellious!” his father says. “People who lack love are unfaithful. Those who squander other people's feelings are often the easiest to hurt. No matter what, what did he do wrong?” Ning Jinsha says softly. Li Ban himself just pushes the microphone away and smiles. “Do I have to answer every question you reporters ask? What am I, God?” [Do you remember your childhood memories? When you were six or seven, three or four, one or two? Whenever Li Ban gags himself and retches over the toilet, he wonders: as we grow up, do those memories simply [vanish into thin air], or do they become part of us like raw meat, chopped up, steamed, chewed, and swallowed down the esophagus?] * Essential content warning: The writing is very poor, and the protagonist had a miserable childhood home. * One-on-one romance at different stages Dark, universally adored bottom x seemingly sweet, secretly dark male fanboy top Theme: Treasure the present and cherish true love.