Neon Left and Right (Entertainment Industry)

Leave notice: Something came up in real life, so I’m taking a week off.

Yi Jue, former frontman of a rock band who left the industry five years ago, never imagined that having one of his songs covered by a young idol would change his life so dramatically. Passersby who came to watch realized that the way he’d been blacklisted back then was suspicious. As more and more of his secret identities were uncovered, everyone discovered he was the songwriter behind songs sung by award-winning actors and actresses, the producer of albums topping the charts, and even a famous video editor on Bilibili. The most-liked comment on a Weibo post listing all of Yi Jue’s unmasked identities read: “As expected, truly awesome people stay awesome no matter how miserable things get! Juejue really is awesome! (jue) /Like//Like/”

“Hey, little fan, you really love singing your big brother’s songs, huh?” Yi Jue looked at the tall, handsome boy-band idol in front of him and got a little carried away. “Then tell me, what do you like most about me?”

“When I was a kid, I thought that if I had to grow up, I’d become an adult like you: brave, sincere, warm, and dependable.” Lin Yizhuo looked at Yi Jue, draped all over him like a boneless creature, teasing and wheedling. He was so angry he could barely think. “How did you turn into a flirt after I worked so hard to stand in front of you?”

“Heh...” Yi Jue shamelessly leaned in and covered Lin Yizhuo’s face in kisses.

“Baby, let big brother kiss you and help you cool off.”

They are two lonely, opposing yet united contradictions. Both found fame young and grew up bearing the hopes of countless people, but different choices led them down opposite paths. In middle age, Yi Jue only wants to burn brightly, never mind if he falls. Lin Yizhuo’s career is smooth sailing, but he’s tired of blooming and hopes to leave the stage early.

A seemingly steady and reserved younger man, secretly a lovestruck girl at heart, paired with an older man who’s rebellious at heart and obsessed with crimped hair.

Also known as: “When I Grew Up, I Became You, But You Turned into a Flirt” and “Entertainment Industry: My Fan Is So Handsome, Can I Sleep with Him?” Sweet story / lots of secret identities / everyday fan culture / variety show filming

P.S. This story has been growing wildly in my head, turning over and over as if it might break free of my restraints, crawl out, and stand right in front of me. After a long time hesitating, I decided to write it down. I hope it will bring me a moment of peace, and I hope someone will like it.

Theme: A story about growing up and keeping one another company.