When I Became My Own Archrival (Showbiz)

Born into a wealthy family, Du Ying shot to fame in the entertainment industry with his stunning looks. Countless people saw him as a future top-tier star. Yet rather than work hard to build his career, Du Ying preferred lounging at home, watching dramas and variety shows. His famous saying as a lazy fish: "One day without slacking off, and half the fun is gone." Fans: Please, do some work once in a while! Q Q No one knew Du Ying was forced to lie flat. As the most hard-done-by supporting character in a melodramatic entertainment-industry novel, whenever he tried to work hard, he would suddenly fall ill. In the end, he would die in the first half of the book, forgotten by everyone. The night before he was going to announce his retirement, Du Ying partied all night. Then time rewound three years, and his soul transmigrated into his nemesis, Qi Ye. * Qi Ye was aloof and proud, difficult to get along with, and had only one hobby: acting. He and Du Ying were the perfect contrast between "talent" and "hard work." By the time Du Ying had given up completely, Qi Ye had already won several Best Actor awards. Qi Ye: My nemesis? What do I care? A few days later, staring at Du Ying's face in the mirror, Qi Ye fell into deep silence. Du Ying: If I remember right, you're still poor and miserable at this point? Qi Ye: If I remember right, your career is about to hit rock bottom? The two made a deal: until they switched back, they would keep each other's lives running as usual. Qi Ye: "You can say no. I can also sign away my right to the inheritance." Du Ying: "You win." And so... Qi Ye, rumored to be saddled with huge debts, drove a limited-edition sports car and smiled breezily at the paparazzi: "I'm holding a giveaway tonight. The prize is a riverside villa." A variety show crew showed up unannounced in the early hours of the morning. The once-idle Du Ying was full of energy, studying and working out at the same time. Viewers: Am I seeing things? Is that... a doctoral dissertation? At a film festival, Qi Ye shrugged off his jacket, leaped onto the stage, and lit up the whole place with his deep voice and dazzling dance moves. In front of the cameras, Du Ying chatted with famous directors from around the world, switched seamlessly between multiple languages, and translated classical poetry on the spot. Du Ying: A photographic memory, and so much energy that lying down makes me want to die... Why is it so hard to be a lazy fish? Qi Ye: An incredible gift for empathizing in his acting, connections just for the asking... If I don't become the best in the world, what would be the point? Later... The media raved: "One genius is already our good fortune. Two? They'll change the world." * The night before the international film festival awards ceremony, someone caught the two fiercely competitive nemeses cuddling and kissing in a grove. Fans of both stars: What the hell happened? Is the Best Actor Du making the first move? Can the stone-faced Qi blush? Du Ying: "I didn't. I swear." Qi Ye raised one long eyebrow. "You dare do it but won't own up?" Du Ying smiled slowly. "Darling, tomorrow I'll buy every billboard under Qi Ye's name and make a grand public proposal. Happy now?" He thought this trump card would surely leave the other man defeated, but to his surprise... Qi Ye: "I'll go pick out a suit right now." Du Ying: ??? Couple: Handsome, funny, rich second-generation boy-band idol seme x stone-faced, socially anxious, extremely disciplined Best Actor uke (A few years-old idea! I've got chapters saved up. I'll start this one once I finish the previous story!) Theme: Don't lie flat. Get fired up and chase your dreams!