Fashion designer Jiang Wei was falsely accused of plagiarism. On his way to the committee with evidence to clear his name, he got into a car accident. Only after he died did he discover that he had been the male lead's unattainable first love in a substitute-themed angst novel.
Only then did Jiang Wei learn that his good friend Xie Yucheng had harbored unspeakable feelings for him all along. Fang Rong, the rising designer at Xie Yucheng's side, was a substitute Xie had found because he looked like Jiang Wei.
In their eyes, every word and action of his had been imbued with ulterior meaning.
He studied abroad and returned home, so they thought his heart was still attached and his feelings remained unresolved.
He entered a competition, so they thought he couldn't stand being replaced and wanted to crush Fang Rong.
Even when he was falsely accused of plagiarism, they thought he was afraid of failing and losing his status...
In the end, Xie Yucheng came to his senses, went through a long, painful pursuit to win back his wife, and got his happy ending with Fang Rong.
As Xie Yucheng's unattainable first love, Jiang Wei was exposed for allegedly plagiarizing Fang Rong's designs, fell from grace, and became a rat everyone despised. Distraught, he eventually got into a car accident and left this world in sorrow.
Since he had no family, Fang Rong even handled his funeral, earning plenty of praise for it...
How was he Xie Yucheng's unattainable first love? He was clearly just a stepping stone for their relationship!
When he opened his eyes again, he was on a plane returning home, about to land. The moment he walked out of the airport, he saw Xie Yucheng smiling and waving at him, with Fang Rong by his side.
Jiang Wei smiled and strode over. “Long time no see. Is this your partner? I wish you both a long and happy life together.”
*
Jiang Wei hadn't expected to get involved with someone who read too much into everything.
He'd meant to wish them well and hoped they'd stay together for life instead of going around ruining other people's lives. But Xie Yucheng somehow heard it as sorrow and regret over a missed chance, and spent his days pouring his heart out to Jiang Wei.
Fed up with the constant pestering, Jiang Wei grabbed a handsome stranger beside him and told Xie Yucheng, “I could grab any random passerby off the street, and he'd still be better-looking than you. What makes you think I'd ever fall for you?”
He'd only been spouting nonsense to drive the man away, but when he turned around to look, well, the guy really was pretty good-looking.
Jiang Wei gave him a thorough once-over and smiled, coaxing, “Hey, kid, would you be interested in being my exclusive model?”
*
Everyone said the fashion world was a place where anything went. Jiang Wei was a leading figure among the younger generation and was famous for his wild ways. He could flirt with even a cat passing by.
But as his career soared and he won the highest honor a designer could receive, he should have been making the rounds at galas and parties, the center of everyone's attention. Instead, he quietly adopted a new persona: someone who left work on time and went straight home.
When someone asked him about it, Jiang Wei gave a helpless smile.
“I've got a kid at home. If I'm late, he'll throw a fit.”
*
Lu Yihang entered the entertainment industry after a talent scout spotted his stunning looks and perfect proportions. He hadn't expected to end up in such a terrible mess.
When he had nowhere to go and no way out, someone offered him a hand and asked, “Hey, kid, would you be interested in being my exclusive model?”
With Jiang Wei's help and guidance, Lu Yihang gradually became an internationally sought-after supermodel. Just as he was thrilled to finally be able to repay Jiang Wei, Jiang Wei told him:
“The stage at home isn't right for you anymore. You should go.”
Lu Yihang shook his head. “I don't want to leave.”
“Then what do you want?”
Looking into Jiang Wei's clear, peach-blossom eyes, Lu Yihang didn't dare voice the wish buried in his heart
I want you.
Only you.
Reading Guide:
1. Idea noted on September 27, 2022.
2. The blurb will be revised before the story begins.
Theme: Live a life that's brilliantly your own.