I Faked a Marriage with the Movie Emperor and Became Famous

[Older, stoic uncle-type seme x fussy, adorable idol. The next book in the same series, a showbiz reconciliation story after a dramatic breakup, is "Please Have Green Tea with Your Trash Ex-Boyfriend [Showbiz]". Coming soon, please add it to your reading list!]

After finishing his group contract, Xiang Zhi switched careers to acting. To earn enough credits to graduate, he and his co-star in a new drama, Lian Li, got a marriage certificate.

They agreed to get what they wanted and divorce as soon as Xiang Zhi graduated. They never expected paparazzi to expose the marriage, setting off a storm of online controversy. With no way out, Lian Li suggested they make the fake marriage real. Xiang Zhi reluctantly agreed. ...This is so hard for me.

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To promote their show, Xiang Zhi and Lian Li appeared on a dating variety program.

Clip 1: After working nonstop, Xiang Zhi caught a cold, lost his appetite, and could barely keep his eyes open.

Lian Li, who usually cultivated the image of a domineering CEO, took off his suit and went into the kitchen. "I know you can't get used to the food on set. From now on, I'll make all your meals."

The next day, in 35-degree heat, every other guest had an iced milk tea in hand. Xiang Zhi, meanwhile, carried a two-liter thermos Lian Li had prepared for him. I'm done for.

Clip 2: While reading the script for his next drama, Xiang Zhi muttered to himself, "How am I supposed to act out a 'deep kiss'...?"

Without a word, Lian Li kissed him, then asked, "Got it now? I taught you last time."

Xiang Zhi was about to lose it. Got what? There was no last time! You're way too good at acting!

Lian Li: Just tell me, was it deep enough? ^^

After a few episodes aired, the comments were full of messages:

[Sorry, I take it all back. Dad-type boyfriends are so hot, and they look so good together!]

[Xiang Zhi's acting in the drama is amazing! Ahhh, so his husband was giving him hands-on lessons!]

#WingedLoveXiangZhi# trended again, and they became a massive hit as a couple.

Xiang Zhi: Fine, whatever.

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The more famous Xiang Zhi became, the emptier he felt inside, because he knew Lian Li couldn't possibly really like him.

Then a rumor was bought onto the trending list: [Xiang Zhi is only pretending to be a couple with Lian Li to get famous. Bet they'll divorce as soon as the drama finishes airing?]

Xiang Zhi thought the truth was about to come out, but then Lian Li suddenly tagged the person who posted the rumor:

[No, I don't believe it.]

[I was the one who fell for him first.]

He posted a photo of Xiang Zhi that he'd taken from the audience when Xiang Zhi debuted, and the topic exploded.

Xiang Zhi was stunned. Didn't he say he didn't know me before we started filming?

At the same time, his phone buzzed:

[What I said is true.]

[I've liked you for a long time. I planned this all along.]

[Reader's Guide]

1. Same-sex marriage is legal by default. This is a classic sweet romance with mutual first love and a happy ending. No real-life inspirations.

2. This is not a power couple story. I may write a strong bottom in the future, but this book focuses on sweet indulgence, so it is not a power couple story! The bottom is a newcomer just entering the industry and will be a little timid at first, but he'll grow a backbone! Please give him time to grow. Don't read if that's not your thing.

3. There is a minor side couple!

4. In real life, whether a marriage certificate earns you credits depends on the school, so please study hard!

5. This shares a universe with "Please Have Green Tea with Your Trash Ex-Boyfriend" and "I'm Not Homophobic".

Note from October 2021: Screenshots have been taken. Anyone who steals ideas will be held accountable.

Please add the next book in the series, "Please Have Green Tea with Your Trash Ex-Boyfriend [Showbiz]", to your reading list!

[Calculating, puppy-like top-tier star x flirtatious voice actor bottom. The groveling chase will be thoroughly satisfying.]

Xie Yao never imagined that he'd reunite with his first love, whom he'd broken up with four years ago, in such a melodramatic way: a drunken hookup.

Six years earlier, he was a well-known online voice actor, while Chi Fangzao was a trainee so obscure he was barely on the fringe of the industry.

Chi Fangzao was good-looking. Clinging to him, he'd said in a syrupy voice, "I'm your fan. Your voice helped me get through so many hard times." His peach-blossom eyes had been focused and full of affection.

In a moment of poor judgment, Xie Yao dated him for two years.

He gave him opportunities and money, only for Chi Fangzao to leave for further study abroad without a word and dump him.

"..." A pink mark still lingered on his pale neck. Xie Yao looked coldly at his sleeping ex beside him. "Ungrateful bastard."

He walked away without a second thought, never expecting Chi Fangzao to be his co-star in a new drama.

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"You did that on purpose?" Xie Yao was cornered outside the recording studio as soon as he finished work. Chi Fangzao narrowed his eyes and smiled, looking utterly shameless. "Teacher Xie, I'm your fan. Could I get your autograph?"

Faced with the same childish tricks as before, Xie Yao didn't dodge this time. Instead, he curled his lips into a smile. "Sure."

He didn't mind playing around with Chi Fangzao again, but this time, unlike before, he wouldn't turn anyone away. Anyone could replace Chi Fangzao as his fan.

Everyone in the industry knew Xie Yao was handsome and had a beautiful voice. Who didn't like him?

The day after Xie Yao accepted Chi Fangzao's confession, he paired up with a junior who had a crush on him for a couple promotion. The next day, he was going to flirt shamelessly with Chi Fangzao's rival during a livestream call.

Hearing Xie Yao use his slightly hoarse voice to read one explicit line after another to someone else, Chi Fangzao was nearly driven out of his mind.

Chi Fangzao gritted his teeth. "What do you want?"

"It's just work." Xie Yao looked lazy and perfectly innocent. "If something were going on between me and them, why would you even have a chance, little brother?"

Theme: Things are up to us. Hard work can create miracles