Taking It Slow

[Author's column: upcoming and completed works are waiting for your collection~] Notice: This novel has a 70% anti-piracy threshold and a 6-hour anti-piracy delay. Thank you for supporting the official version on Jinjiang. [Synopsis] The nation's center girl idol x the nation's favorite actor In the era of nationwide talent shows, Chu Zhaozhao was the center girl of her girl group. Her singing and dancing skills were top-notch, making her a well-deserved A-list idol. She'd had no scandals in six years since debut, focusing solely on her music career. While all her groupmates went off to act, she stayed devoted to music, moving her music fans to tears. Onstage, Chu Zhaozhao had a commanding presence. Every gesture made her seem like the bewitching Daji reborn, and her textbook-level facial expressions kept her a permanent fixture on trending topics. It was only after she appeared on variety shows that fans learned the private Chu Zhaozhao was a little white rabbit: sweet and gentle. Her adorable contrast had everyone exclaiming, "Wow, I'm in love!" Cheng Yao, who debuted as a child star and had acting chops to spare, could be called the leading talent of the new generation. He could master any role perfectly. His role as an emperor in his new drama made people sigh that the little boy had finally grown into a man. His bad-boy charm had fans calling him "husband." A darling of advertisers, magazines, and sponsors, he strode in a deep-V suit with every step full of confidence. His every smile and frown carried natural charisma, making passersby switch allegiance. Not only was his appearance and physique flawless, he was nominated for Best Actor at a young age, showed maximum boyfriend energy on variety shows, and excelled in every aspect of life. The handsome pair on the variety show looked perfect together just based on their looks. Fans who loved good-looking people gleefully played matchmaker, and their fan-edited videos swept across platforms, sending the couple ranking soaring overnight. The investors seized the opportunity and immediately contacted both studios, preparing to make a big move. As soon as news of the pair starring in a TV drama together came out, it predictably hit number one on the trending list. The show became a hit before it even aired. The country's top female idol paired with the most promising young actor: an irresistible gimmick. And that wasn't all. During filming, even a single photo or short behind-the-scenes video was enough to send fans imagining all sorts of things and writing elaborate stories in their heads. After the drama aired, the fan editors were even more ecstatic. There were kiss scenes one after another in the show, and the promotional events kept dishing out sweet moments. There was enough material to make it feel like the New Year. The ship fans roared: "The couple I ship is real!!!" [Reader's Guide] 1. The characters are entirely fictional and have no real-life inspirations. Please don't associate them with real people. Please don't post real people's names in the comments. Thank you, my lovelies~ 2. [Highlight] The secondary couple's storyline takes up a significant portion! The characters aren't perfect and have major flaws, so please keep that in mind! (No need to tell me if you drop the novel.) 3. A sweet romance. The story is idealized, and friendly suggestions are welcome. [Completed novel, otome-style story Welcome to My Domain: Synopsis] We had a love that would never end, at the cost of never being able to meet. -- From the internet Would you believe that the person on the other side of the screen really exists? Jiang Zhirou believed it, even though she knew full well they'd never get the chance to meet in this lifetime. Even so, she firmly believed that in another world, they loved her just as much. Winds infused with longing would cross time and space, while love's obsession brought them together. - Other people's ponds raise little fish and shrimp. My domain raises whale sharks. The men from my game have all come knocking. One wrong move, and I'll be caught up in a battlefield of romantic rivals. The parachuted-in CEO, fatherly boyfriend energy, a male model's physique, and a bewitching charm. The blind date, an icy beauty, an arrogant yet gentle wife. The great author, a scheming, cunning man and the undefeated champion of romantic battlegrounds. The next-door neighbor, a sweet, innocent boy who calls me "sis" every other sentence. You weren't in my world, so I crossed dimensions to find you. The fiction written from that string of code truly loves you. Theme: Public figures should set a good example and remain steadfast in their principles.