[Cozy romance / New growth from withered wood / Love grows over time / Two people racing toward each other]
Retired actor turned scarred director, top (31) x unemployed office worker turned novice actor, bottom (24)
Scheming heartthrob top x innocent devoted fan bottom
Ji Yang finally worked up the courage to tell off his hateful supervisor, and got the full package: resignation and unemployment.
After a long search, he finally found a new job and eagerly traveled to another province for an interview, taking a position as a production assistant handling the crew's day-to-day needs.
When he arrived on set, he discovered that the director his colleagues said would curse people at the drop of a hat was actually his beloved star, who had retired from show business years ago.
Oh my gosh! Ji Yang was excited and nervous. He couldn't help it. He'd stood his idol up years ago.
He thought his idol didn't remember him. Then an actor refused to perform, and his idol waved a hand and sent Ji Yang in to act, offering him the "generous" fee of sixty thousand yuan.
He thought their paths would part after filming wrapped, but his idol actually followed him to his hometown and said he wanted to sign him as an actor.
For a job that paid ten thousand a month, provided meals and accommodation, and offered full social insurance and housing benefits, even though he wouldn't have to work, Ji Yang signed a ten-year contract selling himself and followed his idol to Jingzhou. Only then did he realize he'd walked right into a trap...
The little pigeon who stood him up seven years ago has come knocking on his own. Let's see how Lao Wei lures him home...
[Short excerpt]
Ji Yang kept messing up a scene and couldn't get into character, so the director told him to go home and practice more.
Hugging a pillow, Ji Yang gazed at the TV with deep affection and practiced along.
Wei Huaizhou came in. "You don't even know how to kiss. Have you never dated anyone?"
Ji Yang ducked his head. "I've never dated..."
Wei Huaizhou: "...Fine, I'll teach you once. Pay attention."
After the lesson, Ji Yang's face was redder and hotter than a big red lantern at New Year.
The next day, the director actually cut the kissing scene. All that practice was for nothing!
Recently, Wei Huaizhou has found the scar on his face more and more unsightly, especially after Ji Yang praised that dead peacock for being handsome. He immediately booked a consultation and surgery.
After making all the arrangements, he overheard Ji Yang talking with a friend.
Friend: "Don't you think Director Wei is scary?"
Ji Yang: "What's scary about him?"
Friend: "Everything about him is scary, especially when he's angry. That scar on his face is so horrifying!"
Ji Yang was silent for a moment, then said, "Really? I think it makes him look manly. Besides, he doesn't make a living off his looks."
Wei Huaizhou turned around and canceled the surgery. He'd come to like that scar after all. It couldn't be helped: he made a living off his talent.
[Reading tips]
1. A sweet one-on-one romance. Boss Wei spends money, effort, and even himself to support his young boyfriend's career, while his ambitious little fan is a devoted admirer who thinks his idol can do no wrong.
2. Seven years ago and when they first reunite, the top and bottom have no romantic feelings for each other. They are simply an idol and fan, a talented horse and the one who recognizes its worth.
3. A fictional entertainment industry, not based on real people! Not based on real people! Not based on real people!
Theme: Wherever mountains and rivers may part us, we will meet again
