Goodbye, Scumbag Ex. I Have Eighty Million Fans

A beautiful, stubborn bottom x an SJB disabled (but handsome) big-shot top. Despite the ridiculous title, this is a sweet, revamped take on the traditional melodramatic romance: the top is a scumbag, the bottom isn't a pushover, and the top has a hard time winning his wife back later on. It really bothers me to leave this project sitting here, but I can't write an illusion of purity, so I might start this one first to relieve some stress. I'll try to wrap things up in 150,000 words, though there's a good chance I'll switch to a paid release partway through (.). A beautiful, stubborn, top-tier beauty bottom x an SJB disabled (but handsome) big-shot top. 1. Chen Geyuan takes a role in a gay film, playing a young master from the old days who spends lavishly on the opera performer he loves. In the film, Liang Dang falls for him, and earnestly and tenderly calls him, "Young Master." Then he kneels on one knee and removes his shoes and socks for him. After the film airs, viewers suspect the actors' onscreen romance became real, and that Liang Dang fell deeply in love. But outside the film, at Liang Dang's home, he is in his study, casually leafing through an old book. Chen Geyuan sits quietly at his feet, his head resting on Liang Dang's knee. Liang Dang lowers a hand beside his cheek, and Chen Geyuan gently kisses his fingertips. "Young Master?" Liang Dang jokes. "There's only one young master in our family." Chen Geyuan looks up, gazing intently at Liang Dang. 2. With red-rimmed eyes, Geyuan softly asks Liang Dang, "In your heart, will I always come second to someone who's dead?" Liang Dang falls silent. 3. Liang Dang, who has left the entertainment industry, and Geyuan appear together for the first time in three years. Their fans are ecstatic, finally celebrating like it's New Year's. But the two of them act like strangers. They're sitting in the same car, yet don't say a word to each other. Their fans fill a forum thread debating whether the couple is real, and are heartbroken to discover that all the sweet moments are actually knives. Halfway through filming, an unexpected behind-the-scenes clip comes out, and viewers can see Liang Dang thoughtfully prepare warm water and snacks for Chen Geyuan before he wakes. He even hangs up his clothes with an unconscious consideration for his frozen shoulder. Chen Geyuan accidentally spills the water. Liang Dang bends down, takes hold of his ankle, and wipes his leg with a towel, asking in a low voice, "Wifey, come back to me, okay?" #IOnlyRealizedIWasAnIdiotAfterLosingMyWife# #WinningMyWifeBackIsHardButIEnjoyThePain# [Content Warnings] [Content Warnings] [Content Warnings] 1. Though it won't be written out, their dynamic has a strong D/s feel. Read with caution if that's not your thing. 2. Angsty, satisfying melodrama. Not recommended for readers who are intensely devoted to either the top or the bottom. 3. I think it's a sweet story, but you might not agree.