Su Tangtang, the mystery novelist nicknamed "Poison Koi," clicks on the trailer for the latest live dating reality show to find inspiration for a new genre. In less than three minutes, she has roasted Su Tang, a D-list actress known for her seductive looks, difficult personality, and attention-seeking antics.
When she wakes up, Su Tangtang has become Su Tang.
What? She'll have to pay an enormous penalty if she quits the show?
With less money in her pocket than she has on her face, Su Tangtang grits her teeth. "It's only twenty-four-hour livestreamed dating. Who's scared?"
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[Superstar actor Chu Zhan makes a surprise appearance on a lousy little dating show???]
When people find out that Su Tang, the woman the entire entertainment industry avoids like the plague, is also joining this bargain-bin show, the internet explodes. The actor's rabid fans leave more than a hundred thousand "warnings" on Su Tang's Weibo.
Su Tangtang: Don't worry, everyone. I absolutely won't use the actor for publicity.
@Star Entertainment Daily: Actor Chu Zhan mentions Su Tang in a new interview, speaking intimately. Are they a real couple?
Su Tangtang: Don't worry, everyone. I absolutely won't go near the actor!
@Orange Scoop: Backstage at the awards, the actor is caught on camera pinning Su Tang against a wall and kissing her passionately!
Heartbroken netizens: Su Tang, please stop talking...
Su Tangtang covers her mouth: It wasn't me! I didn't do it!
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Actor Chu Zhan is like the brightest star in the entertainment industry. In twenty years since his debut, he has won every major award, amassed countless fans, and stayed scandal-free, until he suddenly appears on a live dating reality show.
Some sharp-eyed fans notice that the only three original posts on Chu Zhan's private Weibo, where he usually only reposts news, were posted after the show, and all mention the same person: Su Tang.
One day, @Chu Zhan: I've finally been waiting for you. @A Little Crispy Candy @Su Tang
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Netizens: What is this? Su Tang is the mystery novelist genius A Little Crispy Candy???
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