The Rose and the Little Deer [Showbiz]

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Blurb for My Career in a Supporting Female Character Story:

Song Li transmigrates into a book as an obscure, eighteen-line actress with a terrible reputation from the moment she entered the entertainment industry. She's a cannon-fodder supporting character.

"Let's break up. The truth is, I'm in love with your younger sister."

What terrible timing. The male lead of the original story is breaking up with Song Li right now.

Song Li raises an eyebrow. Oh, a breakup scene.

"Fine, let's break up. But insulting people is a moral issue, you know."

The male lead stammers, "No, I mean Song Shu, your younger sister Song Shu."

Not far behind him stands a pure, delicate white flower of a girl: Song Shu, the sister he's talking about.

A contest of acting skills?

Song Li looks utterly incredulous, takes a step back, and lowers her eyes as tears well up. "If my sister likes him, then I'll let her have him. I've always given in to her since we were children, so I'm used to it."

The onlookers who had been enjoying the drama all switch sides. Song Li wins with ease.

Then she turns around, not a trace of tears in her eyes. She raises her chin and sneers, only to accidentally meet a pair of eyes on the second floor.

She has no idea how long that person has been watching. His gaze is sharp, but Song Li isn't afraid. She stares right back, playing the supporting character to perfection.

This is her first meeting with Shen Lin, the entertainment industry's top-tier star, who sits at the very top, untouched by the mundane world.

Song Li isn't good at remembering people and cares even less about Shen Lin. She focuses solely on building her career.

Year one: She acts, joins variety shows, and takes advertising gigs.

Year two: She signs talent, invests, and becomes a boss.

But Song Li glances sideways. Why does she keep running into Shen Lin everywhere she goes?

When she acts, he's the producer.

When she becomes a boss, he's the investor.

"Mr. Shen, are you trying to pursue me?"

Shen Lin smiles instead of answering. "Miss Song, I suggest you get your eyes checked."

But later, in a magazine interview photo, the ring on Shen Lin's middle finger stands out unmistakably.

Later still, Song Li finally brings him down from the top. With her arm linked through Shen Lin's, she stands on the second floor and runs into the male lead. She hears him call her "Auntie-in-law."

Blurb for The Substitute and the Male Lead Got Their Happy Ending:

When Qiao Yi was seven, her birth mother "gave" her to the Su family, where she became Su Luo's substitute.

She spent more than twenty years in that role. Su Luo's mother was far too controlling. Whatever clothes Su Luo wore and whatever color she dyed her hair, Qiao Yi had to match her. She lived like a shadow, with no identity of her own. She wasn't even allowed to choose her college major according to her own wishes.

Qiao Yi was too timid, and lived her whole life without a backbone.

After an accident, she returns to ten years earlier.

Qiao Yi thinks, This time, she has to live for herself.

The first step is to stop being Su Luo's substitute.

Then Su Luo's mother schemes against her, forcing her to leave the entertainment industry.

The second step: Qiao Yi finds another path and focuses on making money and building her career.

Then her career takes off.

The third step? She hasn't figured that out yet. A dating show invites her to join, and her best friend urges her to give romance a try.

Then Qiao Yi gets tangled up with Jiang Yu.

Qiao Yi: "You... You're getting in the way of my dating."

Jiang Yu: "Can't you date me?"

Su Luo was a child star from the start. She had all the natural advantages and was dazzlingly beautiful. Most importantly, her childhood sweetheart was Jiang Yu.

Jiang Yu started acting at five and had won every domestic and international award by the time he was eighteen. In an industry that changed at breakneck speed, his position remained unshakable. At twenty-eight, he still stood out among a crowd of young heartthrobs. His nickname, "male fox spirit," was well deserved.

For him, Su Luo was the one exception.

Jiang Yu gave Su Luo plenty of special treatment, except for pretending to be a couple with her for publicity.

His friends teased him, "Young Master Jiang, Su Luo saved your life!"

Jiang Yu's peach-blossom eyes sparkled with charm, and he didn't deny it.

Until he discovered that the person who saved his life wasn't Su Luo, but that little shadow, Qiao Yi.

After an accident, Jiang Yu returns to ten years earlier. Qiao Yi is still following Su Luo around like a little shadow, softly calling, "Brother Jiang Yu."

Jiang Yu responds carelessly, but thinks to himself, Fine. This time, I'll make it up to her twice over.

It's only a life-saving favor, after all. He's used to returning the favor.

But gradually, his friends realize that Jiang Yu is acting strangely.

Qiao Yi is going on a dating show, so Jiang Yu rushes to contact the director and offer sponsorship.

An interviewer asks Qiao Yi, "What's your type?"

Qiao Yi answers without thinking, "An ordinary male college student."

With his charming peach-blossom eyes, Jiang Yu asks his friend, utterly lacking self-awareness, "Don't I fit the description perfectly?"

His friend: "..."

Have some shame, Young Master Jiang.

Blurb for this story:

A scheming man x a completely straightforward woman

Xie Mingxi is a breath of fresh air in the entertainment industry. While other celebrities are busy getting canceled, his films are bringing in over a billion at the box office, and his TV dramas are airing across all the major platforms, dominating the screens.

He spends most of his time on set. When he isn't filming, he's either at the gym or fishing by the river. He keeps himself out of trouble, and is serious and hardworking.

The paparazzi followed him for six months straight. His routine was so regular that one of them turned around, took the Peking University entrance exam, and got in. The paparazzo also became a fan of Xie Mingxi.

Song Ningning is an obscure actress in the industry. Since her debut, she's been playing the sweet-girl type, cute in the same old way.

One day at the airport, she acted so boldly while protecting a female fan that a marketing account maliciously spun the story, claiming her sweet-girl image had collapsed.

Who knew that after watching the video, netizens would turn into her fans on the spot? Aaaah, big sis, would you marry me? If not, I can marry you instead!

The attention was so intense that Song Ningning landed directly on the trending list and became famous.

The two people, who had no connection to each other, were linked by an old photo dug up through the black fans' tireless efforts.

Xie Mingxi's fans arrived on the scene immediately, intending to refute the claims. But when they looked closely, even though it was only a profile view, it really was Xie Mingxi.

It was his first time on a variety show. He had appeared in a suit, with a rose tucked into his pocket. It complemented the black mole at the corner of his eye, making him breathtakingly beautiful.

That's how Xie Mingxi got the nickname "Rose Boy."

In the photo, Xie Mingxi is sitting on the steps. A woman stands in front of him, bending down to hook a finger under his chin. The atmosphere is electric.

The woman's profile and figure both match Song Ningning. In an instant, everyone turns their attention on her.

But Song Ningning stays remarkably composed and doesn't respond at all. When asked about it in an interview, she says only, "What's it to you?"

The question keeps coming up, but she never gives a clear answer.

Just as netizens are about to drop the story, Xie Mingxi, the other person in the photo, reposts it with the caption: "Our relationship is protected by law. Thank you."

The whole internet: ??????!!!!!!!

Completed stories in my profile: My Idol Has a Secret Crush on Me, Here, You Can Live in My Heart, and I Conquered the World with My Looks [Reborn]. Coming soon: I Went Viral After Becoming a Transmigrated Supporting Female Character. Tap to bookmark! More stories are waiting for you~ Muah!

Theme: Break things down to build them back up, and focus on building your career.