Non-Business Couple

Synopsis: Xin Bai is forcibly bound to a debunking System and tasked with exposing all the sham CPs in the entertainment industry that fleece their fans for money.

At first, Xin Bai isn't willing. The System gently coaxes him: Debunk a hundred fake CPs, and I'll remove the bad luck debuff that makes anyone you like suffer misfortune!

Xin Bai sneers: Which unlucky idiot cursed me?

Following the System's instructions, Xin Bai posts on Weibo from an alt account, adds a CP hashtag, then writes two words: Debunked.

Before long, his alt account is overrun.

Fans of the CPs who fake public appearances to make money: I'm dying. You're calling an officially recognized CP fake? How long have you been offline?

Fans of the CPs who ship people with no basis: We'll ship whoever we want. Who asked you to debunk anything? Get lost!

Fans trying to dox him: Who even is this? They can't even find his IP. What a big shot, making claims without evidence. Just making stuff up, are you?

Then one fake CP after another that Xin Bai debunks crashes and burns. Either one person is exposed as being in a relationship, the two fight over billing, or they start publicly tearing into each other over resources.

The fans: Holy crap! Master! We were wrong to curse you, Master. Are you the legendary prophet?

Fans of the CPs he hasn't called out yet start panicking and praying beneath Xin Bai's Weibo posts: Please let the next CP to crash and burn not be ours!

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After an accident exposes Xin Bai's real identity, crazed fans track him down and surround him at a hotel. A passing Best Actor pulls him into a room and saves his life.

Lu Zhaoming shuts the door and pulls Xin Bai into his arms. His suit is immaculate, and his voice is low. "Are you still going to give me the cold shoulder?"

Xin Bai: "Don't act like we're close. We really don't know each other."

Lu Zhaoming narrows his eyes at the person he has longed for day and night for years. The young man has blue hair, setting off his striking features and making them even more dazzling than they were in high school.

He smiles. "Prophet, do you think our CP could become real?"

#Shocking! Why won't the King of Debunking Debunk His Own CP!#

#Damn! Why Is the Best Actor and the Prophet Such a Good Ship!#

#Forget All That! Take Out the Prophet First!#

Reader's guide:

1. A fun entertainment-industry story. No real-life inspirations, so please don't read too much into it.

2. Reunion after a long separation / getting back together after a breakup / six-year age gap.

3. Beautiful, flirtatious supermodel x devoted, puppy-like Best Actor.

4. The romance takes up a larger share; the debunking plot is about 30% of the story.

5. If it's not for you, please move on without insults. Don't conflate fiction with reality. You don't need to tell me if you're dropping the story. No ranking checks, reposting, or adaptations.

Coming soon: Lowbrow Tastes

Sharp-tongued, aloof bottom x germophobic peacock top

Yu Huai has no other hobbies. Watching fitness influencers sweat until their shirts burst is what gives him the inspiration to draw like a god.

He's a talented artist with a huge following online. He occasionally livestreams art lessons and has amassed countless good deeds in the digital world.

You'd think someone like him would be respected and have plenty of friends, but Yu Huai has offended quite a few people because he never holds back when he speaks.

When he refuses to help his teacher promote a drawing class, Yu Huai earns himself a failing grade at the end of the term.

To avoid having to retake the course, Yu Huai decides to work hard and find a life-drawing model.

He sends a private message to an influencer he often watches:

"Hello, I'd like to hire you as a model for life-drawing practice. I can pay 100 an hour. You just need to cooperate and pose as I ask. Please reply if you're interested."

Three hours later, Yu Huai receives a reply.

"Sure. I'm good at cooperating."

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Bie Xiaoyan is under a lot of academic pressure, and exercise is the only thing that helps him unwind.

He likes showing off his physique, indulging in a secret, slightly perverse pleasure he doesn't want anyone to know about.

One afternoon, he receives a private message from a popular account.

This account is often active on his feed, and its comments are works of art in their sarcastic sniping. The account never needs its fans to come to its defense. It can shut down every single critic all on its own.

Since someone he admires needs his help, Bie Xiaoyan is only too happy to oblige.

When they meet, Bie Xiaoyan discovers that Yu Huai is very polite and well-behaved. He takes out the agreement and gazes at him eagerly, waiting for him to sign.

Bie Xiaoyan is charmed.

At their first session, Bie Xiaoyan brings props and talks confidently.

"I get what you mean by tension. Just draw."

Yu Huai stares in disbelief, but the paintbrush in his hand just won't stop moving.

A few months later, Yu Huai's figures grow more lifelike, while Bie Xiaoyan brings more and more things to their sessions.

Yu Huai goes from being shocked to taking it all in stride. He can even pose with Bie Xiaoyan in front of the mirror to study perspective.

Bie Xiaoyan grins at Yu Huai:

"What's a little effort when it's for art?"

"Watching videos isn't enough. Want to touch?"

"Want to work out together next time? You might find it even more inspiring."

Yu Huai can't resist the temptation.

He thought watching a few sexy videos was already pretty perverse. Who knew there was an even bigger expert out there?

Draw! I'll draw!

The little artist grabs his paintbrush and goes all in! Completely absorbed!

Once his life-drawing skills are perfected, who'll be able to mock him for this?

On the day their contract ends, Bie Xiaoyan takes Yu Huai's hand and places it against his chest.

"Are you going to throw me away now that you're done using me?"

Yu Huai tilts his head, looking confused.

"Every time you see me, the first thing you say is 'Take your clothes off.' Can I ask for compensation for emotional distress?"

Yu Huai presses his lips together, doing his best to resist the urge to curse. "How much do you want?"

Bie Xiaoyan pulls him into his arms.

"You."

Theme: Strive to improve and live true to yourself