Shen Chenda became a top-tier star just three years after his debut. Taciturn and aloof, he couldn't even remember the names of the actresses he'd worked with. Dubbed allergic to the opposite sex, he was known for his abstinence and self-control.
When he attended fellow top-tier star Lin Weiche's wedding, one trending topic broke through the noise: #MelancholyShenChenda#.
Invited as a guest, Shen Chenda sat alone in a corner, looking dejected as he drank, while the newlyweds exchanged rings in the background.
Lin Weiche teased him by name on Weibo: I have a wife and you don't. You're a lonely little puppy.
His fans were beside themselves with worry over his love life.
He saw the comments and turned sideways, twirling Du Luocheng's long hair around his fingers.
He did want to make their relationship public.
He'd tried all sorts of tricks to announce it: pretending to trip, acting drunk, secretly filming her...
Nothing worked.
On a show, Shen Chenda looked openly at Du Luocheng and announced their relationship outright.
As soon as filming wrapped, Du Luocheng posted a breakup announcement.
#FastestBreakupEver# #OnlyTopTierStarInChinaDumpedForGoingPublicWithHisRelationship#
Everyone thought Du Luocheng wasn't good enough for Shen Chenda.
During filming, Shen Chenda's eyes were bloodshot as he begged in a low voice, "Xiao Luo, why am I the easiest option for you to give up? Is my life really that worthless?"
--Bonus Scene--
Filming the show.
Shen Chenda tilted his head up toward the camera above them, leaning closer with a focused expression. "Looks like a little bug is trapped inside the camera."
Du Luocheng walked over, rose onto her tiptoes, and rested a hand on his shoulder as she tried to peer into the camera. "Where?"
The camera was spotless. Even its glass lens had been polished to a shine.
Shen Chenda casually pointed at it and glanced at her. "It's a little dark in there. Can you see?"
She stretched higher. "I can't see it."
Shen Chenda bent down slightly and lifted her by the waist with one arm.
As Du Luocheng squinted, searching the camera for the bug, her view was suddenly blocked. His breath mingled with hers, and warm lips pressed against hers.
Startled, she didn't even close her eyes. She leaned backward, her heels slipping, but Shen Chenda's arm around her waist caught her, lifting both feet off the ground.
When he finally broke the kiss, he lowered Du Luocheng by the waist until her feet gradually touched the ground. His eyes curved with delight, and his smug smile grew wider. "Kissing right in front of the camera really does feel better."
"If you don't feel confident, I can get the same scars as you."
Scheming top-tier star * Down-and-out host
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