The Career-Obsessed Pariah Meets the Beloved Slacker

1. The moment top-tier star Bai Hua opens his eyes, he has inexplicably transmigrated into a tacky novel about a domineering protagonist taking over the entertainment industry, becoming... the universally hated foil to the protagonist. He picks up his phone and sees: [Bai Hua, get out of the Chinese entertainment industry!] [Get lost, scheming clout-chaser!!!] [Just seeing Bai Hua's face makes me wanna puke] As a former top-tier star before transmigrating into the book, Bai Hua quickly picks up his phone and skillfully posts a nine-grid selfie to keep his fans engaged. Engagement is through the roof, with reposts, comments, and likes climbing rapidly. Top comment: [Must be hard timing your post to go out at the same time as my Ji-ge] Second top comment: [Get lost, clout-chaser] Bai Hua smashes his phone on the spot. "F***, they're all hate comments. How am I supposed to play this game?!" 2. Qu Jitong is the darling of the Chinese entertainment industry, with every possible advantage. On top of his breathtaking, almost bewitching looks, he has the domineering CEO aura of the top-tier Qu family. He graduated from an elite university, acts as naturally as breathing, and became a Best Actor just three years after entering the industry. He's even the lay disciple of Perfected Taixu of Yunhong Temple, a sacred site of Taoism... His life, though barely more than twenty years long, is as dazzling as a novel. Born with the kind of charm that captivates everyone, he has people showering him with praise for every move he makes. Qu Jitong gives a stranger a faint smile, and the next day the top trending topic is: #The little immortal who smiled at an ordinary mortal# Qu Jitong slacks off on a variety show, and the next day the top trending topic is: #Best Actor Qu, a role model for today's working people# Even when Qu Jitong makes snide remarks about someone on camera, the entire country still loves him. #Now that's what a truly candid and carefree gentleman looks like!# Bai Hua, staring at the trending topics, smashes his phone a second time. "F***, they're all hypocrites. How am I supposed to play this game?!" 3. By chance, Bai Hua and Qu Jitong pass each other at their company. Bai Hua is just about to turn around and greet him. Qu Jitong gently raises a hand to brush the sleeve Bai Hua just touched, then gracefully walks away, tossing off one word as if it were nothing: "Cursed." From then on, Bai Hua becomes the most stubborn anti-fan of the beloved Best Actor Qu. 4. Bad news! A variety show director in the Chinese entertainment industry suddenly pulls a big stunt. A dating show would be one thing, but they force Bai Hua and Qu Jitong into a couple. The internet erupts in insults. [Bloodsucker, just die already!!!] [The production team will do anything for views! Shameless!] [Wahh, my poor Ji-ge. This is a workplace injury!] [Ahhhhh, don't sully my ethereal little immortal!] Unexpectedly, the "Fairytale" (Tong Hua) ship quietly takes root, then gradually spreads like wildfire. [Does Best Actor Qu keep sneaking glances at Bai Hua?] [Is something wrong with his neck? He turned his head 23 times in half an hour.] [Why did Best Actor Qu suddenly stop picking fights? Oh, Bai Hua's sitting next to him!] [Does Bai Hua... not like talking to Best Actor Qu?] [Help! Ji-ge! Is Bai Hua saying good afternoon to you really enough to make you this happy?] [Ahhhhh, the beloved Best Actor is throwing himself at a despised nobody! Am I an NPC in some danmei novel or what!!!] Best Actor Qu's fans are instantly energized, rushing to attack the Fairytale shippers. The two sides battle it out. But just as the fight reaches its peak, the stars themselves suddenly switch sides! Best Actor Qu posts out of the blue: [Baby, let me in, it's cold out here.] Bai Hua opens the door with a red face. "W-what are you doing?!" Quick as a flash, Qu Jitong pulls his lover into his arms and kisses the corner of his eye. "Good boy. This is the quickest way." Theme: No matter what hardships you face, keep striving with optimism and pursue the happiness that's yours