The Scandal-Ridden Top-Tier Star's Persona Crumbles

[The neighboring story, So What If You're Top of the Grade?, is now running. See my profile, and please add it to your favorites~]

Lu Zhiyan is a versatile entertainer who works in film, television, and music. After an accident sends him into a book, he becomes a pretty cannon-fodder character who shares his name.

The cannon fodder has nothing but a pretty face, yet keeps copying others and riding their coattails for attention.

Other people become popular because they're talented. He's popular only because he has too many scandals.

In short, they're worlds apart, and he's a laughingstock in the industry.

His blatant clout-chasing has even brought the fandom together in a rare show of unity.

"As long as you hate Lu Zhiyan, we're besties!"

Thinking back on the original character's experiences, Lu Zhiyan has had enough of being controlled. He decisively tears off the labels people have put on him and looks at the long list of upcoming engagements in his hands, smiling.

This time, he'll live for himself.

On a crime-solving variety show, netizens say he'll only hold everyone back, but then discover that he's sharp-minded and exceptionally capable.

When he releases a new song, haters say he can't sing in tune and can only rely on autotune. He sings live instead, hits every high note, and delivers a performance for the ages.

In a big-budget movie, netizens call him a pretty face, never expecting his acting to be so excellent. When the film comes out, it receives rave reviews.

The audience can't help but gush: That face, that acting, that intelligence! Big brother, I'm yours!

Lu Zhiyan: Now that's the image I want.

Ning Yanzhi is the youngest three-time Golden Award-winning actor in the industry. His superb acting and refined, roguish charm have won him countless fans. But he never pays attention to people who chase clout, until the day he meets Lu Zhiyan.

First time: So he's the one who's always imitating me. He's pretty good-looking.

Second time: Smart, level-headed. He's nothing like the rumors.

Third time: Variety shows, scripts... I only want to work with him.

Later... At airport pickups, variety-show filming, and behind-the-scenes footage, netizens watch the two practically joined at the hip and cover their faces helplessly.

Actor Ning, could you please take your eyes off him for a second?

Cool, refined beauty bottom x refined, roguish young master top

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Please don't make assumptions about real people. Thank you.

Upcoming story:

So What If You're Top of the Grade?

Shen Lan is a rich kid whose parents are rarely around. With no one to keep him in check, he causes trouble at every turn and rules the roost at No. 1 High School.

That is, until the day before school starts for his second year of high school, when he runs into someone who won't back down.

In an alley, the tough guy takes off his glasses, revealing a sharp gaze. Without changing expression, he knocks down three people with three punches, then turns on Shen Lan.

Young Master Shen had thought he'd never see the tough guy again after their one and only fight ended in a draw. But on the first day of school, the guy becomes his deskmate.

Shen Lan: "Dude, you have a face that really begs for a beating."

He Chen looks up coldly. "Right back at you."

Shen Lan scoffs and makes a bold vow that they'll keep out of each other's way. Unfortunately, his promise is broken in less than three days.

As a student who's fallen behind in English, Shen Lan is incredibly "lucky" to be assigned to He Chen for group tutoring.

Shen Lan: ...I have something to say, but I'm not sure I should say it.

To avoid English tutoring, Shen Lan tries every trick in the book to pick a fight with He Chen.

Shen Lan at first: "What's the use of being good at English? Why don't we compete in something else!"

He Chen calmly lays out his score report. "Let's do it."

Shen Lan: "...So what if you're top of the grade?!"

Six months later, Shen Lan says, "He Chen, you genius, I need help with my English test. It's urgent!"

He Chen: "No."

Shen Lan presses his palms together, looking sincere. "Dad He, saving a life is worth more than building a seven-story pagoda!"

He Chen's gaze flickers. "No."

Shen Lan tugs on He Chen's sleeve, softening his voice. "Bro, help me out."

He Chen freezes, then hurriedly looks away. "Ahem... Which test?"

He Chen thinks that maybe, just once in a while, he can make an exception to his principles.

Upcoming story, Every Day After Being Reborn, I Play the Devoted Lover:

Duan Lin is reborn, returning to seven years ago.

In his previous life, he was a playboy, but He Qi captured his heart.

He put all his trust into their business partnership and all his love into their relationship. For seven years, Duan Lin gave He Qi everything he had, yet he could never compete with He Qi's one true love.

After a car accident left his life hanging by a thread, the last call he made was met with a cold reply.

"You'll never measure up to him."

After giving his heart to the wrong person for seven years, Duan Lin finally sees the truth when he lives again. This time, he'll make that scumbag pay.

He puts on a playboy act at a bar and arranges a chance encounter. They trade room cards and end up in a hotel suite. Just as things are about to get physical, Duan Lin pushes He Qi away and leisurely gets dressed.

Duan Lin: "Sorry, I only top."

He Qi: "?"

Having got He Qi's attention, Duan Lin launches another deliberate attack. At a business reception, someone drugs him. With history repeating itself, he uses the situation to his advantage and pretends to be weak as he approaches He Qi, successfully making him fall for him.

After many encounters, He Qi comes to believe Duan Lin is utterly devoted and unwavering in his love. Then, at a restaurant, He Qi looks at the man before him, his eyes turning red.

"Come back with me."

Duan Lin sneers and ruthlessly shakes off his grip. He puts an arm around the handsome man beside him, smiling with ambiguous intent.

"President He, what, can't take a loss?"

Everyone knows that He Qi is a notorious playboy in Beijing's elite circles, but no one knows he has kept his one true love in his heart for nearly twenty years.

It isn't until he happens upon an old photo album one day that He Qi finally realizes his first love has been by his side all along.

He looks up and meets Duan Lin's eyes. Seeing someone leaning against him by accident, He Qi panics and quickly pushes them away.

"Honey, I didn't do anything!"

"Honey, I'm sorry!"

"Honey, let me explain!"

Theme: Live for yourself