I Became the Protagonist After Being Reborn as an Extra [Entertainment Industry]

Ran Shi, a top graduate of the directing program, gets the most exciting role of his life: he transmigrates into a book, becoming a minor character with the same name in a friend's novel. On his first day in the book, he loses his job, is broke and nearly has to sleep under a bridge, then gets publicly embarrassed by a stranger.

Ran Shi: I'm exhausted.

That night, he looks at the instant noodles in front of him and the balance in his account, and sadly sings a song about a little cabbage.

Fortunately, there's always a way out. The stranger who saw the whole spectacle, movie superstar Zong Ruizhe, decides to pay Ran Shi his "acting fee." Ran Shi eagerly gathers his bags and goes to collect his "fee," unaware that he's walking straight into a tiger's den.

While filming a scene together

When the camera can't see his face, Zong Ruizhe gazes at Ran Shi tenderly, but delivers his lines colder than ice, perfectly in character.

Ran Shi is thrown out of character and calls NG at once. As the director coaches him, he can't help rolling his eyes inwardly. Is this guy suffering from split personality or what?

While filming a variety show

Having figured out Zong Ruizhe's personality, Ran Shi watches the man keep a cold expression for the camera, while the hand hidden from view sneakily rests on his thigh and even gives it a few strokes. A vein at Ran Shi's temple starts jumping with excitement.

This guy has no shame, acts completely differently in private, and is so brazen about it. Isn't he afraid anyone will find out?

Zong Ruizhe's response: I'm being sneaky. No one will notice.

Later, clips of their little secret gestures spread all over the internet along with the drama and variety show. Seeing fans squeal and ship them in the comments, Ran Shi grits his teeth and glares at the man in front of him.

"Didn't you say no one would find out?"

Zong Ruizhe looks innocent. "They're just too crafty. It's not my fault!"

Ran Shi grabs a cushion and throws it at the culprit. "Like I'd believe a word you say!"

1. 1v1, happy ending. Sharp-tongued, playful bottom x aloof in public, shameless in private top. They dote on each other.

2. The protagonist bottom transmigrates in person. Since the original author based the minor character on him, after transmigrating into the book, he becomes that same minor character. He's handsome, and that's not up for debate.

3. A light, sweet story. The author will do their best to avoid plot holes. Please ignore any that slip through.

4. The story is mainly told from the bottom's perspective, but the top's perspective will also appear. Those who've read my stories know I'm equally fond of both leads. Whether a story is primarily from the bottom's or the top's perspective is just a matter of viewpoint, so please stay away if you're an extreme stan of one side.

5. The author doesn't follow celebrities, doesn't follow celebrities, doesn't follow celebrities! No events or characters in this story are based on real events or celebrities. Everything is made up by the author, and any resemblance is purely coincidental.

Blurb written on June 7, 2022. All revisions are recorded.

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