After My Archrival Went Bankrupt, They Fell for Me

[The first story I'm saving for later in my column: Stop Flirting, I'm Really Not Your Fan]

Blurb:

Jiang Yining accidentally transmigrates into a novel as Mu Qing's die-hard fan. To avoid the tragic ending of the original character, Jiang Yining decides to stay away from Mu Qing and return to his old profession, becoming a streamer thanks to his beautiful voice. He unexpectedly gains a wealthy fan.

To thank the fan, Jiang Yining agrees to fulfill any one request they make.

Wealthy fan: "I want to see the streamer get Mu Qing's autograph, shake hands with Mu Qing, and have dinner with him."

Jiang Yining, after making a big promise: ...

Jiang Yining gathers his courage and approaches Mu Qing. Just as he takes out his notebook, he slips and falls into the movie star's arms.

Mu Qing: "Want me to sign on you?"

Jiang Yining: ???

#Why do I feel like this movie star is making a move on me???#

#I'm only asking for an autograph for my fan. I'm not your fan!#

*

Mu Qing has been free of worldly desires for thirty years. He doesn't date, doesn't get caught up in rumors, doesn't use Weibo, and barely interacts with the crew.

One day, someone catches him sitting in the set's livestream area, expertly sending the streamer gifts while chatting with him over a live call...

"Don't be scared. It's just an autograph. Movie star Mu definitely won't refuse."

"Just go ahead and shake his hand. Mu Qing is a really nice guy."

"Keep it up. Invite him to dinner tomorrow."

Everyone: ???

#Teaching a fan how to chase an idol, step by step#

#Waiting for my little fanboy to make the first move#

Little scene:

When Mu Qing unexpectedly invites him to dinner, Jiang Yining is at a loss and quietly asks his wealthy fan for help.

Mu Qing, ignored, swallows down half a lemon in one bite. He picks up his phone to reply, only to suddenly see the other person's face on the screen.

Jiang Yining, who accidentally tapped the video call button: ???

[Split-personality, old-fashioned, doting seme x lively, talkative, fake-fanboy uke]

--Main story blurb--

After his family goes bankrupt, Gu Qinghe goes from being everyone else's golden child to a laughingstock overnight.

To get some peace and quiet, Gu Qinghe transfers to the class at the bottom of the grade. His new deskmate is Jian Ning, supposedly his archenemy.

Just as Gu Qinghe expects to get into a big fight with Jian Ning, his new deskmate sets a bowl of noodles on his desk.

Jian Ning: "Eat my noodles and you're mine."

Jian Ning: "Little Gu, take my meal card. Use it all you want at the supermarket or cafeteria."

Jian Ning: "Little Gu, if anyone picks on you again, come to me. I'll protect you."

Gu Qinghe: ??

Jian Ning can't stand Gu Qinghe from the honors class. Gu Qinghe's grades are way better than his, and a single vote's difference in the school heartthrob election made Jian Ning the runner-up heartthrob of No. 1 High School.

Sick of being beaten by Gu Qinghe at everything, Jian Ning swears, "I won't tolerate this humiliation! Sooner or later, I'll get on top of Gu Qinghe."

Then one day, the top student transfers into his class.

Jian Ning: "My chance has come."

Gu Qinghe has no money for lunch.

Jian Ning: "If he uses my card, my spending total will be higher than his."

Gu Qinghe gets challenged to a fight by students from another school.

Jian Ning: "If I fight for him, my fight record will be better than his."

Later...

Jian Ning: "Actually, being on the bottom doesn't seem so bad either."

Little scene:

The whole school takes it for granted that Jian Ning and Gu Qinghe don't get along. And then...

One day after Gu Qinghe transfers classes, Jian Ning skips class to buy cookies for his deskmate.

A month later, the entire class watches Gu Qinghe stand ramrod straight by the window, shielding a sleeping Jian Ning from the sun.

A year later, Jian Ning, the former underachiever turned top student, stands on the flag-raising platform and shares his study tips with the whole school: "Anyone interested in dating the top student?"

Everyone: Aren't they archenemies?!

[Flamboyantly flirtatious rich second-generation underachiever uke x reserved second-generation officialdom top student seme]

Reader's guide:

1. The seme isn't really bankrupt. He isn't a poor seme, he isn't a poor seme, he isn't a poor seme.

2. Because the plot requires it, the timing of the competitions and other details in the story may not match reality. I've tried to keep them consistent!

3. If any of the competition or college entrance exam scores bother you, please ignore them. Don't flame me, okay?

[The second story I'm saving for later in my column: I Became My Archenemy's Cat and Fell for Him]

Blurb:

The little cat demon Chu Ran has never liked movie star Fu Chen, who is always getting in his way. To dig up dirt on his archenemy, Chu Ran decides to sneak into Fu Chen's house.

Except...

His archenemy's bed is huge and soft.

His archenemy is great at petting cats.

His archenemy's cat food is absolutely delicious.

Lying on the big bed and eating dinner one bite at a time as his archenemy feeds him, while enjoying a comfortable massage, Chu Ran has a sudden flash of inspiration...

"What did I come here for again???"

*

A little unknown cat shows up at Fu Chen's house.

The moment Fu Chen touches the cat, he hears a babyish voice growl, "I'm going to ruin Fu Chen's reputation."

The next day:

Little kitten: "Don't think one meal of cat food will win me over, you stinky man... Mm, it's delicious."

Day N:

Little kitten: "I want to live here forever!"

Fu Chen wraps his arms around Chu Ran, who has turned back into human form. "You said it yourself."

Chu Ran: "!!!!"

[Bratty, spiky-haired little cat uke x cool, steady seme who can read minds]

Theme: Love and peace.