Tan Ning, who has always been a middling actress, joins a dating reality show. One of the contestants is Jiang Ming, today's top-tier star, the nation's heartthrob, and the actor every director and investor is fighting to recruit.
He's also her ex-boyfriend.
Luckily, when they draw roommates at random, she doesn't get paired with him.
Tan Ning thinks they can get through the whole show without incident, but halfway through, the rules change and the contestants can choose new roommates.
Her perfectly good roommate leaves her, and the only one left is Jiang Ming, all alone, offering her an olive branch as if to say: Now you can't get away.
Unable to break her contract, Tan Ning puts up with it.
Halfway through filming, Tan Ning unexpectedly finds out that Jiang Ming was the one who suggested the rule allowing them to choose new rooms!
Before bed that night, Tan Ning pulls him somewhere far from the cameras. "Jiang Ming, I don't care what you're trying to do, but I want you to understand that we're only filming a show, and you're not the person I'm interested in."
She turns to leave, but Jiang Ming blocks her way. "I can't stand seeing you with someone else. I can't take it."
Tan Ning stomps hard on his foot. "You're crazy!"
Unexpectedly, the production crew catches the moment and edits it into the trailer, making it look like a tragic romance. The fans, who have always wanted their favorite star to be happy, are left heartbroken.
"Wasn't this supposed to be a sweet dating show?"
"Boohoo, how could this happen?"
When the full episodes air, fans who had given up all hope discover that this is no tragic romance at all. The two are clearly devoted to each other.
There's so much sweetness it could make you sick.
Before long, their ship videos are all over the internet, and fans are swooning.
"When are you getting married? We've already got the wedding gift money ready!"
"I'm tired of saying you two are a perfect match."
"I've already picked out names for your kids!"
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One day after the couple announces their marriage, Tan Ning posts on Weibo: How do you make coffee with a hand grinder? / photo
Jiang Ming replies below: Come to my room. I'll show you.
Written 2022.9.1. The blurb has been screenshotted, so don't accuse me of copying.
Content warnings:
1. There is no real-life inspiration. Please don't mention anyone who isn't a character in the story.
2. To be decided.
Theme: Always stay positive