A Burning Kiss Beneath the Stars [Showbiz]

Bo Jian Ci became an overnight sensation when he debuted, then went on to win countless awards. Onstage, he's an irresistibly captivating, one-of-a-kind alpha. But at public events, he keeps his distance from female stars. In three years since his debut, he hasn't had a single scandal, so fans jokingly say he has a fear of women. When fans hear that Bo Jian Ci is joining a dating reality show, and that his partner is Xia Ying, a C-list actress, they say: Fans: Blink twice if you've been kidnapped... Once the show airs, Bo Jian Ci sheds his usual aloof, serious demeanor and constantly flirts with Xia Ying until her face turns red. Fans: This can't be the real Bo Jian Ci! * Xia Ying assumes Bo Jian Ci is just being professional on the show. Once filming wraps, she conscientiously keeps her distance from him. But to her surprise, Bo Jian Ci corners her in a secluded spot. His gaze darkens. "Why are you avoiding me?" Xia Ying's heart skips a beat. "Aren't we just pretending...?" Bo Jian Ci scoffs. "Who said it was pretend?" It took me so long to find you. How could I ever let you go? * One day, a GIF of Xia Ying scowling goes viral online, giving her haters the perfect chance to attack her. - Who spoiled her rotten? She has no manners at all! @BoJianCi: I did. What's it to you? @DongchenGroup: Our general manager says that if you keep insulting his little sister, the price of everything you buy will go up from now on. ^_^ Netizens: ??!! Xia Ying: -_-# #SheWentToGreatLengthsToHideHerIdentityAndPursueHerActingDreamOnlyForHerBrotherToExposeHer# -No matter how brilliantly the world shines, you alone are the star in my heart. Reader's guide: 1. An upbeat, adorable girl who's sweet on the outside but sly within x a flirtatious, utterly alpha god who's dark on the outside but kind within 2. Entertainment industry / partially fictional setting / no real-life inspirations / don't overanalyze 3. No ranking comparisons, personal attacks, or insults. If it's not for you, just click away. 4. Guaranteed sweetness [Next contemporary romance]: I'll Bend Only for You Yu Zheng has a mole on the ring finger of his left hand. People say it's a kiss from God, since those golden hands multiplied the Junyao Group's value several times over after he took charge. The first time the media photographed Yu Zheng, he was a stern, striking man who never smiled. Netizens all sighed that a man like him would probably never lower himself for a woman in his entire life. * Ying Li is a food blogger with three million followers. She's beautiful, sweet-voiced, and skilled in the kitchen, and thousands of fans flock to her livestreams whenever she cooks. One day, Ying Li forgets to take off her wedding ring before going live, and the comments immediately flood in. - I've never seen a diamond this big! - What kind of family are you from? Let us see your husband! Ying Li takes off her wedding ring and smiles sweetly at the camera. "It's a marriage of convenience. It's all fake." Rumors soon spread that Ying Li had married an old, ugly man. * During a livestream, Ying Li forgets to grab the scissors. A well-defined hand reaches into frame and passes them to her. Viewers notice a mole on the ring finger. - Why does that hand look so familiar? - Isn't that Yu Zheng's hand?! Ying Li winks playfully at the camera. "That's right, Yu Zheng is my old, ugly husband." Netizens: ... I want an old, ugly husband like that too! Later, at the airport, people see Yu Zheng crouch in front of a sweet-looking young woman to tie her shoelaces. His expression is tender, nothing like his usual stern self. Anyone who watched the livestream knows the woman is Ying Li. Netizens: What the hell do you mean, a marriage of convenience! [Coming soon, contemporary romance]: Too Invested [Entertainment Industry] Cen Nian is a celebrated screenwriter in the entertainment industry. Every script she writes becomes a hit, and she can make a whole new crop of stars famous. As a result, countless actors want to land a role in one of her productions. Rumor has it that there are only two ways to act in a Cen Nian production: be a good actor, or sleep your way in. They say that any male actor who can stay in her room for ten minutes is practically guaranteed a role. And so she became known as the "Queen of Casting Couch Scandals." Cen Nian: I'm innocent... * Yu Xian has been in the industry for three years. His face is breathtaking, and he won Best Actor right after his debut. He has both talent and looks, but he only takes roles he likes, and has made just two shows in three years. His manager is frantic. "Cen's new show is definitely going to be a hit. If you agree to act in it, I'd even be willing to sleep my way into a role!" Yu Xian's gaze turns sharp. "Would anyone even want someone like you?" His manager pouts. "They wouldn't want me. They'd probably want you, but the problem is you wouldn't agree." When he meets Cen Nian, Yu Xian smiles and says, "I heard you like young hotties, sis. What do you think of me?" Cen Nian: ... His manager: ??? * Rumors that Cen Nian tried to sleep with Yu Xian spread like wildfire. Onlookers wait to see her make a fool of herself. With Yu Xian's connections, Cen Nian's career would be over. The next day, Yu Xian sets the record straight. "It's not true. I wanted to, but I didn't succeed." Onlookers: ??? In a corner, Yu Xian pins Cen Nian in his arms and says plaintively, "Why are you trying to distance yourself from me, sis? You didn't say that when you fell into my arms." Theme: Take your hand and climb to the top together