Love Sets the World Ablaze

Qi Huan and Qu Jianshen grew up together. Even though Qu Jianshen was more handsome than the male stars in the entertainment industry, she had never thought of him that way. That is, until her parents told her their grandfathers had arranged their marriage long ago. Qi Huan's first thought was to refuse, but none of the elders were willing to cancel the engagement. So she asked a friend for advice: if she could get Qu Jianshen to refuse too, maybe their parents would give up. (1) Qi Huan: "The doctor said I won't live past thirty. I don't want to drag you down." Qu Jianshen: "What quack said that? Other people get caught in the rain and come down with a high fever. You get caught in the rain and bounce around like nothing happened. I don't believe it." Qi Huan: "..." (2) Qi Huan: "A handsome man like you is bound to attract admirers. You won't behave yourself, so I can't marry you." Qu Jianshen: "We can sign a prenuptial agreement. If I ever do anything wrong, all my assets go to you, and you can do whatever you want with me." Qi Huan: "..." (3) Qi Huan: "I already like someone else. We can't get married." Qu Jianshen: "Bring them over and let me have a look. I don't mind you keeping another lover." Qi Huan: ??? * After a few rounds, Qi Huan had tried every trick she could think of, but Qu Jianshen remained unmoved. Pressing her lips together, she demanded, "Qu Jianshen, what are you really up to? Do you actually want to marry me?" His gaze calm, Qu Jianshen replied, "Yes." She was the woman he'd dreamed of marrying every day. How could he give up so easily? -Love burns hot, spreading like a wildfire. Reading guide: 1. Lively sweetheart x sly, flirtatious man 2. Semi-fictional setting, no real-life models, don't overanalyze 3. No comparison posts or personal attacks. If it's not your thing, just click out 4. Guaranteed sweetness [Next contemporary romance]: Childhood Sweethearts, Slightly Tipsy [Entertainment Industry] Wen Tang had only just returned to the country when her scheming brother tricked her into joining a talent show. "A bet's a bet, or you're a dog." "..." She had no training at all, so she'd long prepared herself to be eliminated. When the show interviewer asked what placement she hoped to get, Wen Tang replied with a bright smile, "I'm not very good, so I'll probably be out in the first round." Then her fans voted her into first place. Wen Tang: ??? * Xu Jinzhuo had only been in the industry for three years, but he already had several hit songs that had made a name for themselves. His voice, like the sound of a violin, had won him countless fans, not to mention his stunning face. When the talent show THE QUEEN announced Xu Jinzhuo as a mentor, everyone was shocked. During the first-stage evaluations, his harsh, sharp-tongued comments left the contestants shaken. "Even elementary school students doing radio calisthenics are more entertaining than this." "This might be just a little better than noise." Wen Tang never expected to run into Xu Jinzhuo again after all these years, let alone in this situation. She figured her performance might make Xu Jinzhuo storm off in a rage. When she took the stage, her voice trembled through the song, and she missed the pitch on nearly every line. The room fell silent as everyone waited for Xu Jinzhuo's scathing review. Instead, Xu Jinzhuo smiled and said, "There's a lot of room for improvement." Everyone: ??? * Once the show aired, it was obvious to anyone paying attention that Xu Jinzhuo treated Wen Tang differently, and rumors began to fly. Then behind-the-scenes footage from the show captured the two of them talking. Wen Tang sounded a little anxious. "We've known each other since we were kids. Could you hurry up and eliminate me?" Xu Jinzhuo replied with an amused smile, "Do I look like the kind of person who'd play favorites?" Netizens: ? I think I just heard something unbelievable! Later, Xu Jinzhuo posted a childhood photo of himself and Wen Tang on Weibo. @Xu Jinzhuo: It's not favoritism. It's special treatment. [Upcoming contemporary romance]: Sleepless Flames [Entertainment Industry] Ming Rao debuted at sixteen. Her dazzling stage presence captivated countless fans, earning her the title "The Hunting King of the Human World." Because of her striking, flamboyant looks, rumors claimed she'd had more ex-boyfriends than there were players on a soccer team. When a reporter even asked her about it, she replied with a lazy smile, "Since everyone is looking forward to it, I'll do my best." Rong Yue became an instant sensation upon debut. Talented at acting, singing, and dancing, he was hailed as the most beautiful face in the entertainment industry. At one performance, fans spotted an "R" tattoo on Rong Yue's waist and asked what it meant. His eyes darkened, and he gritted out, "It's to remind myself not to get fooled again." * Everyone in the entertainment industry knew Rong Yue and Ming Rao couldn't stand each other, but no one expected them to end up on the same variety show. And it was a dating show! When the news broke, netizens got ready for a spectacle. -What's the point of dating? A fight would be much more exciting! -Throw down! Throw down! But when the show aired, Rong Yue could hardly take his eyes off Ming Rao. When it came time to choose partners, he even singled her out. -Is that how you look at an enemy? That's obviously the look of a man in love! -Got it. So it's hatred born of love. * When they met again, Ming Rao watched Rong Yue stop her. Her eyes lifted slightly, and a faint smile curled her lips. "We're both adults. Do you really have to take this so seriously?" Rong Yue gritted his teeth. "Don't you plan to take responsibility for me?" Ming Rao immediately shook her head. "Not at all." Rong Yue pressed his lips together. "Then I'll take responsibility for you." Ming Rao: ? Theme: Happiness is something you have to actively pursue.