[The historical romance Wang Chun Ting is now available. Head to the author's page to read it!]
Jiang Qitang made a name for herself with her debut film, winning Best Newcomer at all four major film awards that year. For a time, she was unstoppable, hailed as the film industry's rising star.
But over the following year, she vanished from the screen. Rumors ran wild, but she never responded.
In the glittering, ever-changing entertainment industry, just as everyone had accepted Jiang Qitang's retirement, her new film premiered on New Year's Day and promptly shattered box-office records. Once again, she was the talk of the town.
Her fans joked, "Tremble, everyone. Your rising star is back."
That June, someone uploaded a photo taken at the new film's shooting location, Jianning City. In the shade of the trees, two lovers were kissing, lost in the moment.
Sharp-eyed netizens recognized them: Wasn't that Jiang Qitang and Jiang Huaizhou?
2.
Jiang Huaizhou had become famous at a young age. Aloof and reserved, he was an undisputed top-tier star and an award-winning actor. In just two years after his debut, he had won every major award, becoming the youngest actor to earn the title. He had countless fans.
When news of his relationship broke, social media platforms crashed. Later, during a livestream interview, the media finally got their chance to ask about it.
As soon as the reporter said Jiang Qitang's name, Jiang Huaizhou's usually impassive expression softened. The corners of his mouth lifted, and tenderness warmed his cool eyes.
3.
During one livestream, Jiang Qitang's secret Weibo account was exposed. Onlookers searched up the account with its string of gibberish characters and froze in place.
- I've been shipping this candy for so long, and it turns out it's candy from my own fave!
- The CP fans are crying. My ship was so real!
- The blogger was Jiang Qitang all along!!! Waaaah, so every bit of candy I shipped was from my Huaizhou! Waaaah, I unfollowed after their relationship went public, but now waaaah, I'm shipping them like crazy!
- Two rising stars together? A perfect match!!
* The female lead previously suffered from severe SAD (social anxiety disorder).
* This is an entertainment-industry story with no real-life inspirations. Please don't arbitrarily associate the characters with actors or view them through other people's perspectives.
* The protagonists aren't perfect. Feel free to discuss them civilly, but please don't be abusive.
* The initial draft of the premise, character profiles, and blurb was written on September 12, 2021. The final draft was completed on November 4, 2021.
------ Wang Chun Ting blurb ------
In her previous life, everyone in the bustling capital knew Song Xuqing, the eldest daughter of the Song family. Famous for her haughty ways, she had been doted on by her family all her life.
But the Song family's eldest daughter had no ambition. She spent her days listening to music and playing with birds. She was hopeless at all the skills a young lady of a noble house was expected to master, from music and chess to calligraphy and painting. Still, she was lucky: she had been betrothed to the Crown Prince at a young age.
Reborn into a new life, Song Xuqing finally understood, after dying at the Crown Prince's hands.
The Crown Prince had taken an interest in her not only because of her family's status, but also because of her lazy, do-nothing nature.
To live out this life in peace and make it to old age, Song Xuqing threw herself into relentless self-improvement. She arrived at the academy early every day, devoted herself to music, chess, calligraphy, and painting after class, and invited a famous courtesan to teach her dancing at night.
The noble young ladies, who were used to seeing Song Xuqing laze about, were stunned.
Everyone thought: She must have a reason for doing this. How can I afford to fall behind?
From then on, the noble young ladies were either studying or on their way to study.
At the spring polo match, Song Xuqing, who should have been sitting on the sidelines, rode onto the field in casual clothes, looking bold and dashing.
The noble young ladies wondered: When did she learn to ride a horse?!
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To live out her life in peace, Song Xuqing also decided to befriend the Third Prince, Pei Muyao, the future Crown Prince, who was recuperating at Nanjian Temple. But the temple walls were too high. Before she could earn Pei Muyao's trust, she had to learn how to climb them.
One night at Nanjian Temple.
After discussing matters with a friend, Pei Muyao strolled through the courtyard. He suddenly heard the faint sound of footsteps. His guards emerged from the shadows, only to hear a cry for help from atop the wall.
Terrified out of her wits by the high wall, Song Xuqing had tears in her eyes. "H-help!"
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At the Dragon Boat Festival palace banquet, Song Xuqing became famous with a single performance. Suitors practically wore down the Song family's doorstep. When she heard that the Crown Prince had taken a liking to her, Song Xuqing was still shaken. After much deliberation, she set her sights on Pei Muyao.
Late one night, Song Xuqing climbed the wall again, having not done so in a long time. She trembled as she struggled up, and at last reached the top. There she saw Pei Muyao standing below, his face cold as if he were the King of Hell.
Song Xuqing: "..."
This would take some more thought.
Just as she turned around, the living King of Hell said, "Come down. Marry me."
Theme: Rising from the ashes.
[The next copy of "Wang Chun Ting", please collect it~]
In the last life, everyone in the prosperous capital knew Song Xuqing, the legitimate daughter of the Song family. She was known to be arrogant and proud, and she was the girl who grew up in the palm of the Song family's hands.
However, the legitimate daughter of the Song family did not want to make progress. She listened to music and played with birds all day long. The daughter of the aristocratic family was not good at playing piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. However, her life was good and she was married to the prince early.
In his new life, Song Xu, who died under the sword of the prince, came to his senses.
The prince could take a fancy to her not only because of her family background, but also because of her bad character.
In order to live peacefully until his old age, Song Xuqing started a life of involution. He arrived at the school early every day. After returning from the school, he devoted himself to playing music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and invited oiran to practice dancing in the evening.
The woman from an aristocratic family who was used to Song Xuqing's misbehavior was shocked.
Everyone: She must have a deep meaning in doing this, and how can I lag behind her?
From then on, the women from all the aristocratic families were either studying or on the way to study.
During the Cuju competition at the racecourse in spring, Song Xuqing, who was supposed to be sitting at the sidelines, came running on horseback dressed in casual clothes, looking heroic.
Women from all the aristocratic families: When did she learn to ride a horse? ?
In order to be able to live a peaceful life, Song Xuqing decided to become friends with the third prince and future prince Pei Muyao who was recovering in Nanjian Temple. However, the walls of Nanjian Temple were too high and he needed to learn to climb the wall before gaining Pei Muyao's trust.
One night, Nanjian Temple.
After discussing matters with his friends, Pei Muyao was walking in the courtyard when he suddenly heard the sound of soft footsteps. The guard hidden in the darkness appeared, but he heard a cry for help coming from high on the wall.
Song Xuqing, who was scared out of her wits by the high wall, had tears in her eyes, "Help... Help!"
At the Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet, Song Xuqing became famous with her song, and the threshold of the Song family was almost broken. When she heard that the prince was interested in her, Song Xuqing was shocked. After thinking about it, she came up with Pei Muyao's idea.
In the dead of night, Song Xuqing, who had not climbed the wall for a long time, climbed up the wall again. She shivered and finally climbed to the top, where she saw Pei Muyao standing under the high wall. He had a cold face, just like the king of hell.
Song Xuqing: "..."
This matter still needs long-term consideration.
Just as she turned around, the living-faced King of Hell said, "Come down and marry me."
Ahhhh! Happy ending
Ahhhhhhhh it's finally over
Hurry up and grow up so Su ^-^ It seems that only Tangtang is still on the road to becoming an actor this time
Finished spreading flowers! I just finished watching it today, but it was so cool, hahahahahaha
The sound of flowers blooming ~ Brother Jiang never expected to entrust his sister to Jiang Huaizhou to take care of him, but he ended up hahahahahahaha
[The next copy of "Wang Chun Ting", please collect it~] In the last life, everyone in the prosperous capital knew Song Xuqing, the legitimate daughter of the Song family. She was known to be arrogant and proud, and she was the girl who grew up in the palm of the Song family's hands. However, the legitimate daughter of the Song family did not want to make progress. She listened to music and played with birds all day long. The daughter of the aristocratic family was not good at playing piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. However, her life was good and she was married to the prince early. In his new life, Song Xu, who died under the sword of the prince, came to his senses. The prince could take a fancy to her not only because of her family background, but also because of her bad character. In order to live peacefully until his old age, Song Xuqing started a life of involution. He arrived at the school early every day. After returning from the school, he devoted himself to playing music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and invited oiran to practice dancing in the evening. The woman from an aristocratic family who was used to Song Xuqing's misbehavior was shocked. Everyone: She must have a deep meaning in doing this, and how can I lag behind her? From then on, the women from all the aristocratic families were either studying or on the way to study. During the Cuju competition at the racecourse in spring, Song Xuqing, who was supposed to be sitting at the sidelines, came running on horseback dressed in casual clothes, looking heroic. Women from all the aristocratic families: When did she learn to ride a horse? ? In order to be able to live a peaceful life, Song Xuqing decided to become friends with the third prince and future prince Pei Muyao who was recovering in Nanjian Temple. However, the walls of Nanjian Temple were too high and he needed to learn to climb the wall before gaining Pei Muyao's trust. One night, Nanjian Temple. After discussing matters with his friends, Pei Muyao was walking in the courtyard when he suddenly heard the sound of soft footsteps. The guard hidden in the darkness appeared, but he heard a cry for help coming from high on the wall. Song Xuqing, who was scared out of her wits by the high wall, had tears in her eyes, "Help... Help!" At the Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet, Song Xuqing became famous with her song, and the threshold of the Song family was almost broken. When she heard that the prince was interested in her, Song Xuqing was shocked. After thinking about it, she came up with Pei Muyao's idea. In the dead of night, Song Xuqing, who had not climbed the wall for a long time, climbed up the wall again. She shivered and finally climbed to the top, where she saw Pei Muyao standing under the high wall. He had a cold face, just like the king of hell. Song Xuqing: "..." This matter still needs long-term consideration. Just as she turned around, the living-faced King of Hell said, "Come down and marry me."
Ahhhh! Happy ending
Ahhhhhhhh it's finally over
Hurry up and grow up so Su ^-^ It seems that only Tangtang is still on the road to becoming an actor this time
Finished spreading flowers! I just finished watching it today, but it was so cool, hahahahahaha
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Nice looking, ahhh!
Brother, your cabbage is going to be eaten by?
Haha, my brother is an injustice
The sound of flowers blooming ~ Brother Jiang never expected to entrust his sister to Jiang Huaizhou to take care of him, but he ended up hahahahahahaha