I Was Forced to Debut, Then Became Famous

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"One"

Duan Youning transmigrated into a book, going from a university professor to a terrible actor in a novel: a nobody ranked thirty-eighth, hated by everyone for maliciously clinging to a newly popular top-tier star.

When he woke up, his manager was giving him a talking-to: If there's someone to ride on for fame, then ride on them. You'd be a fool not to.

Thinking of the boxed meal that would be waiting for him a month from now, Duan Youning said, "I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare!"

To clean up the original owner's mess, Duan Youning decisively proposed a divorce by agreement. Then he was forced to debut and join his top-tier-star husband on a famously breakup-themed variety show.

Once the show began, Duan Youning strictly followed the three rules Qi Ran had laid down: don't speak first, don't initiate physical contact, and don't ask the director to add intimate scenes.

But what was with this guy who kept interrupting his reading, touching his head and leaning against him, and constantly asking the director to add scenes? Weren't they supposed to stay out of each other's way?

Looking at the lock that had been picked yet again, Duan Youning wondered: Do I get any personal space at all? I just want to do math problems, thanks!

At first, Qi Ran's attitude toward Duan Youning was: Keep your distance. Don't come near me!

Later, watching Duan Youning's aloof retreating figure, Qi Ran lit a cigarette with a weathered sigh: Ningning hasn't spoken to me all day. I miss him, I miss him, I miss him! I'll never be happy again.jpg

"Two"

When they learned that the utterly unreasonable couple would be joining Our Romantic Getaway:

His husband's fans: This calls for a huge celebration! That freeloading parasite is finally leaving my idol. If they successfully divorce, we'll give away his latest endorsement to 100 people!

The original owner's antis: Duan Youning, get out of show business!

Everyone else: Who's this? Why is he trending and taking up public resources? Don't want to waste a glance on this nobody, got it?

Later:

His husband's fans: Aww, Ningning is so cute and gentle! What a little angel! What did that bastard do in his past life to deserve him? I'll write a petition in my own blood: Ningning, please don't abandon Qi Ran~

The original owner's antis: What, someone dares to hate on Ningning? Make way, I'll handle them. I've never lost an argument! I'll write a petition in my own blood: Ningning, please act in dramas and break free to debut solo~

Everyone else: Four languages, advanced math and physics, flower arranging and tea, painting and cooking, plus acting that's ridiculously enchanting. Mom, why am I watching this show on my knees? I'll write a petition in my own blood: Ningning, please open a tutoring school~

Duan Youning, who had planned to quit show business as soon as this job was done: Who am I? Where am I? What are you all talking about? I just want to be an ordinary math teacher, thanks~

Tips:

1. A sharp-tongued but soft-hearted, hypocritical, jealous celebrity gong x a gentle, generous, emotionally oblivious beauty shou

2. A slow burn. Both leads have flaws in their personalities and grow together

3. The logic has holes. Sweetness and satisfying moments are the priority

4. No real-life inspirations, no real-life inspirations, no real-life inspirations~

5. The original novel's protagonists aren't vilified. Everyone is adorable~

[Preview: Are Everyone Else's Kept Lovers Like This?]

Ruan Chu transmigrated into a book and became a villainous cannon-fodder character who was devoted to the protagonist gong and would stop at nothing to get his attention. When he arrived, the protagonist gong was making a passionate declaration to his beloved shou, while Ruan Chu was being warmly greeted with mockery from every direction.

Suddenly given an enormous inheritance to claim, Ruan Chu decided: Stay away from the protagonists and protect my IQ.

Isn't working hard at building a career much better?!

Later, every entertainer he signed became a hit, every variety show he invested in was a success, and several movies he backed even won awards.

Yet Ruan Chu grew more and more unhappy: The kept lover he'd impulsively taken in was handsome, good-tempered, a good actor, a good cook, and good in bed (blushing), but he was far too cold and not cute and cuddly at all!

Wasn't he supposed to be obedient and sweet? Are everyone else's kept lovers like this?

Ruan Chu: I'll never be happy again.jpg

Cheng Jianhui, a three-time Golden Film Award winner, was reborn, and happened to return to the moment before his manager drugged him and sent him to some powerful big shot. As he considered whether to use a wine bottle or a brick, someone rescued him.

His rescuer was a young master with rosy lips and pearly teeth, sweet and well-behaved, looking at him with clear, innocent eyes. Cold-hearted Cheng Jianhui found him quite interesting, and soon acquired a little money pig.

Later, fans noticed that their gentle, elegant, supremely talented movie emperor, who was about to become a CEO, wore a frown every day.

Cheng Jianhui looked at Ruan Chu in cartoon pajamas: His little money pig was rich and generous, cute and a pleasure to have around, but he kept giving him strange looks and saying even stranger things!

Wasn't he supposed to be an overbearing CEO? Are everyone else's little money pigs like this?

Cheng Jianhui: You little money pigs are so hard to understand.jpg

[Bonus Scene]

After belatedly realizing that his kept lover was actually the beloved shou's cherished first love, the accomplished Ruan Chu made it clear he wanted nothing to do with the protagonists. After giving him a big-budget movie,

Ruan Chu said: Since you don't know how to act cute, I don't want to waste my time with you!

The kept lover's expression turned instantly dark and terrifying as he cornered Ruan Chu behind the door.

Ruan Chu was just about to beg for mercy when someone tugged at his clothes.

Cheng Jianhui: Muah.

Ruan Chu: ...

Aww, so adorable! My health bar is empty.jpg

An adorable, occasionally dramatic shou x a cold, hypocritical gong who loves to get face-slapped

1. No real-life inspirations x3

2. One-on-one romance, in a world where same-sex marriage is legal

3. The shou isn't a fool. Blame the gong for having a pretty face

[Preview: I Told You Not to Get Too Deep into Character]

Three years after disappearing from the public eye amid scandals and bad press, double-award-winning movie emperor Wen Yang made a high-profile comeback and immediately announced a new film: a top director, a top screenwriter, and a huge budget.

But his co-star was an unknown, newly debuted actor ranked eighteenth from the bottom?

Facing all the speculation, @Wen Yang: Going for an award. Don't ask.

To show how serious he was, Wen Yang changed his usual lazy, laid-back ways. Not only did he work hard on his own acting, he also took it upon himself to help his co-star:

Didn't understand the character's psychology? Wen Yang analyzed it for him, word by word.

Couldn't get used to the film's blocking? Wen Yang patiently practiced with him.

Didn't know how to kiss? Wen Yang offered all sorts of positions for him to choose from.

Even the bed scenes, Wen Yang personally took charge of, patiently "guiding" him...

Except that,

whenever he caught a glimpse of his idol's collarbone, He Yan couldn't help berating himself again: How can a fan be so forward?

He thought Wen Yang had truly turned over a new leaf, but halfway through filming, paparazzi released high-definition video of the two entering and leaving a hotel. The whole internet was in an uproar.

Coming to his senses from the guilt of having crossed a line with his idol, He Yan quickly clarified: "I got too deep into character and fell for Teacher Wen on my own. He only sees me as a junior!"

But before he could post it, Wen Yang cornered him at the door.

His idol was wearing He Yan's shirt, the collar hanging open to reveal dark hickeys. His usually serious, meticulous face wore a hint of troubled amusement. "You've really fallen for me?"

"I told you not to get too deep into character. Why do you keep making trouble for me?"

"Since you've made me live up to my reputation as a heartless cad, you'll have to make it up to me by giving yourself to me."

A seemingly proper senior who's actually an award-winning actor who can't stop taking advantage of people, the shou

VS

A good young man who's as upright as he seems and feels guilty every day about crossing the line with his idol, the gong

tips:

1. Younger gong, older shou. The shou is eight years older

2. No real-life inspirations x3

3. Logic is dead. A sweet little story~

Theme: Everyone deserves to be loved.