After Getting into Character

[My other entertainment-industry novel, Love Signal, is now underway. If you're interested, give it a read!] [Important: This is a fictional romance between characters and has no connection to real life.] -They once let their unspoken love run wild in a room full of guests. Rumors in the industry say that Zhou Yan and Xu Zhiyi once got so caught up in their roles that they dated for a while. But not long after their film was released, they went their separate ways. When the news broke, countless fans of the couple were heartbroken, hoping the two stars would debunk the rumors. Unfortunately, just as the rumors claimed, the two of them had no interaction at all over the following years. Even when they met at award ceremonies, they didn't spare each other a glance. As time passed, the devoted fans of the “Zhongyi” pairing spread the word that they were finally calling it quits. One day, the livestream variety show Xu Zhiyi was appearing on launched an unannounced surprise visit. When the elevator doors opened, the first thing they saw was the two of them kissing passionately in the hallway. Netizens: !! Is this something I'm allowed to watch for free?? Production crew: ? Netizens joked: Can't you two go inside and kiss, teachers? Zhou Yan replied: My wife is clingy. We didn't have time. The ship fans turned into a flock of screaming fangirls: Aaaaaah, it's real!!! - Note added 2020-10-30. They fell in love while working together. Note: “They once let their unspoken love run wild in a room full of guests” is borrowed from the lyrics of The Truth Is True. Please contact me for removal if necessary. Acclaimed actor x acclaimed actress. They are not based on real people, so please don't bring real celebrities into this. Thank you! A simple, sweet romance. Coming next: Gentle Sniper. Please add it to your collection. [Marriage Before Love] Jiang Qingshi was born a darling of the heavens. Beautiful and talented, she grew up cherished by the Jiang family. To save her family's struggling company, she was arranged to marry Shen An, a rising star in Lucheng: a tall, handsome man who was quiet and reserved. When people heard Jiang Qingshi was marrying Shen An, many waited to see her make a fool of herself. She was spoiled and extravagant, while Shen An was modest and frugal. Rumor had it that he once said he detested spoiled women who made a fuss over everything. So someone even placed a bet that within a year, Shen An would throw Jiang Qingshi out of his house. On a business trip, Shen An unusually brought Jiang Qingshi along. When people heard the news, one of them asked curiously, “Mr. Shen, you always keep work and personal matters separate. Is there some special reason you're bringing Ms. Jiang this time?” He was insinuating that Jiang Qingshi had cried and pestered Shen An until he had no choice but to bring her. Shen An looked at his wife, who was raising an eyebrow at him from a short distance away, and admitted frankly, “There is.” Everyone was astonished, their eyes gleaming as they anticipated the drama. “Did Ms. Jiang insist on coming with you?” “No,” Shen An replied. “I begged her to come with me.” He paused deliberately, then added, “I want to see her every moment of every day.” Everyone: “???” When Shen An was young, he fell in love with someone, but the gulf between them was vast. So he secretly vowed to work hard enough to reach her and bring her home as his wife. When Jiang Qingshi learned Shen An had been secretly in love with her for ten years, she teased him. “But everyone says you hate spoiled, willful women?” “I hate it when other women act spoiled and willful,” Shen An replied. Shen An didn't just like Jiang Qingshi's spoiled, willful ways. He was even making sure she could live that way for the rest of her life. -Falling in love with you was the best choice I've ever made. Theme: Love at first sight that lasts a lifetime