I Turned Down the Alpha Big Shot and Became Famous

Jiang Yu is a little-known idol, and because he is a male Beta with an extremely low conception rate, people are always trying to keep him as their little pet. One day, an assistant to a powerful Alpha approaches him and asks him to be the big shot's canary.

Jiang Yu: ??

Why should I be someone's canary and humble myself to please my sugar daddy? Isn't being a happy couch potato much better?

But this ALPHA keeps showing up around him every day like a ghost that won't leave, and even forces resources on him. For a while, Jiang Yu thinks the big shot still hasn't given up.

Who would have thought that Fu Huaiqian would only ask, ever so cautiously, "Would you be willing to be with me?"

Jiang Yu: "Huh?"

So it turns out Fu Huaiqian actually wants to date him.

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Fu Huaiqian has always lived a disciplined life, devoting himself entirely to his career and having no interest in romance, until he sees Jiang Yu dancing gracefully in a studio. Like a dragonfly skimming the water, he stirs Fu Huaiqian's heart as well.

The more Fu Huaiqian learns about Jiang Yu, the more he likes him, until he wants Jiang Yu to be covered in his pheromones.

Betas cannot be marked, nor can they release pheromones that soothe Alphas. But to Fu Huaiqian, Jiang Yu is more effective than pheromones. Just seeing him can calm all the violent impulses inside Fu Huaiqian.

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Jiang Yu has both looks and talent, but with no connections and having offended the company's executives, he is cruelly shelved before he can even officially debut.

When he debuts again later, he has already missed the best chance to rise to fame.

It is not until four years later, when he joins an idol survival show for former contestants, that he finally becomes a sensation.

Watching Jiang Yu onstage, with flawless facial expressions, precise and powerful dance moves, a clear voice that can sound sweet or fiery, and looks that could dazzle the world, viewers exclaim: What treasure have I been missing out on?

Get to know #HiddenGemIdolJiangYu~

Reader's Guide:

1. ABO setting with some original worldbuilding. Neither lead has sexual experience, though the seme has an ex he never went all the way with. The ex causes no trouble and only helps them get together.

2. AB romance. The seme pursues the uke first. The main tone is sweet indulgence, with a little angst for flavor!

3. No pregnancy in the main story, but there will probably be some in the extras.

4. The author is not in the entertainment industry. Entertainment-related content is based on online gossip, personal experience as a fan, and whatever the author makes up.

5. No real-life inspirations. Please don't associate the characters with real people!

Theme: Stay true to yourself, hold fast to your principles, and never bow to power or profit.