Kisses Beneath the Stars

Gu Lin spent three years playing bit parts. At long last, she landed the first role of her life with more than ten minutes of screen time. Unfortunately, she got caught up in trouble and was condemned across the internet before she could make it big.

Everyone thought Gu Lin's career was over. But Ming Yan, the top-tier star from the same production, paid a ten-million-yuan penalty to withdraw from filming. He would rather offend the director than release evidence proving Gu Lin's innocence.

Though the scandal stirred up endless controversy, it also won them a wave of "Lone Goose" CP fans: "I'll clear your name and fight your haters for you. If that isn't love, then what do I have to be sad about?"

The young master of the Ming family, Ming Yan, had been arrogant and aloof since childhood, looking down on everyone. When he first entered the entertainment industry, his handsome yet world-weary face earned him countless fans, and his outstanding acting soon made him an unshakable top-tier star. "Cold and hard to approach" was his trademark.

Yet this Ming Yan personally came to Gu Lin's defense, despite her being a newcomer in the industry with no connection to him. Ming Yan, who only posted on Weibo once a year, even spoke up for her. Rumors about the two quickly spread online, and entertainment marketing accounts even started pairing them up. Before Ming Yan's fans could tear into Gu Lin for riding his coattails, Ming Yan was the first to personally set the record straight in an interview: "The rumors online about Miss Gu and me are half true and half false. The false part is that we've been secretly together for a long time. The true part is..." A tender smile appeared on the lips of the usually aloof Ming Yan, and his eyes shone like stars. "I've had a crush on her for years."

At the National Drama Awards the following year, after Gu Lin accepted the award for Most Popular Actress and finished her speech, the host teased her: "Ming Yan confessed to you in public, but you've never responded, Lin'er. Do you really not feel anything for him?"

Gu Lin smiled. "What have I done to deserve that?" Her gaze met Ming Yan's, seated below the stage. She said each word clearly: "I'm honored that Mr. Ming likes me. I've also thought about him every day for years."

A seemingly arrogant and aloof, but actually gentle and calculating top-tier star vs. a seemingly cool and taciturn, but actually sweet and adorable actress

Theme: I'll walk with you down the road to stardom