I Rose to Fame After Starring in a Boys' Love Drama with a Top-Tier Star

Lin Qingyue, an obscure actor way down the 180th tier, returns to the entertainment industry after seven years. No money, no popularity. All that awaits him is five million yuan in breach-of-contract fees owed to his unscrupulous agency seven years ago. With no other choice, Lin Qingyue decides to star in a danmei adaptation. It was a low-budget B-grade web drama that nobody cared about. But the day after Lin Qingyue signed on, news broke that top-tier star Huo Xingran would be joining the cast. The news instantly crashed the entire internet and sent fandoms into a frenzy. Lin Qingyue was cursed to pieces: [You think you're worthy of acting opposite Brother Ran?] [Know your place and get lost! Stop leeching off him!] [Heh, capital is way too arrogant these days. They'll promote any ugly nobody.] Later, photos of the two meeting in person were released, and netizens and fans gradually realized something was off. That handsome guy with fair skin, a slim waist, and long legs... was he really Lin Qingyue? Why did the more they looked, the more Lin Qingyue resembled that legendary young actor from seven years ago, who shot to fame with his debut role, won an international Best Actor award, and then disappeared? Look closer... Holy crap, we're hooked. Why do these two look so perfect together? Later still... The CP "Yue Ran on Paper" went viral before the show even aired, topping the fan discussion rankings. Viewers across the internet: [Please hurry up and get your marriage certificates. Thank you!] * Rumors said that top-tier star Huo Xingran had a terrible temper, was hard to deal with, and wanted nothing to do with strangers. As an obscure actor, Lin Qingyue sensibly kept his distance. Unexpectedly, not long after they met, Huo Xingran took his hand. "Teacher Lin, the director says this will help us build chemistry early." Lin Qingyue: "...All right." Day after day passed, and Lin Qingyue only realized it belatedly. By the time filming ended, he finally asked the question that had been bothering him, emboldened by alcohol: "Are you secretly in love with me?" Huo Xingran glanced at him and denied it. "No." Lin Qingyue was just about to breathe a sigh of relief when Huo Xingran continued, "I'm openly in love with you." Lin Qingyue: "...Damn it!" #YouSaidWeWereOnlyActingButYouMadeItReal# (This story is entirely fictional. Please don't speculate about real-life inspirations. If there are any, the author will be a failure for life.) Theme: No one backs down when chasing their dreams