Dumped, but the Star of the Dating Show

Upcoming novel: My Anti-Fan Wakes Up in the Movie Emperor's Bed Again. Blurb at the very bottom. Please support it by adding it to your favorites. Liu Zixu was cheated on by the movie emperor, who then turned around and blamed him, breaking off their engagement. Exhausted in body and mind, Liu Zixu joined a celebrity dating show. He'd barely been announced as a contestant when he became a laughingstock across the internet. [That ugly guy Lu the Movie Emperor just dumped?] [My idol finally saw through this scheming bitch's true colors. Now he's suddenly joining the dating show to pick a consort right in front of him!] The camera cuts to Liu Zixu, seated by his workbench with the elegance of a bright moon and a gentle breeze. His slender, pale fingers embroider silver raindrops onto a newly designed traditional robe. The comments, which had been cursing him out, suddenly go quiet, then [Holy crap! You didn't tell us he looked like this!] [Movie Emperor, you got lucky, so quit acting like you're the victim!] Liu Zixu follows the show's instructions and goes on dates with every male contestant. The wealthy family's heir apparent: a future movie emperor, aloof and refined, disciplined and courteous. The young head of a wealthy family: took power at a young age, rich enough to rival a nation, steady and commanding, and a hopeless romantic. The pampered young master of a wealthy family: a musical genius who can sing and dance, collects luxury cars, and is lively and adorable. Every one of them has a face straight out of a character designer's dream and a perfect, muscular build. They can hold their own at a formal banquet and in the kitchen, and they're domineering or affectionate, with a knack for romance. Liu Zixu has an exciting, sweet time every day, making everyone else green with envy. But he knows a dating show can't be taken seriously. They're all putting on an act. After all, these guys are his ex's best friends. How could they really fall for him, their former sister-in-law? Only after the friends turn against each other and the movie emperor is driven into a rage, revealing his true self and suffering a public image meltdown, does Liu Zixu realize he was wrong. Terribly wrong! * After returning from a date with another contestant, Liu Zixu finds Chen Zuyaobai has prepared his late-night snack, just as usual. The domineering CEO seized power at a young age and is ruthless in business. He's used to being served, not serving anyone else. Now, though, he's wearing an apron and looking every bit the perfect homemaker. "Zixu, choose me for your next date, okay?" "I'll cook you a whole banquet." A little fairy who flirts without knowing it (Liu Zixu) vs. a scheming, fatherly CEO (Chen Zuyaobai) Upcoming novel: My Anti-Fan Wakes Up in the Movie Emperor's Bed Every Day Meng Jiao is a well-behaved medical university heartthrob by day and a shady video creator who roasts celebrities by night. He's prickly, troublesome, and always stirring up trouble. He knows that if he wants to make money, he has to attack the hottest celebrities, the ones nobody else dares to criticize! So movie emperor Fu Nianqiu becomes the perfect target. Fu Nianqiu is a breath of fresh air in show business, focused on his craft and indifferent to the world. He's been in the industry for almost ten years without a single dating rumor. Meng Jiao goes all out to tear him down, using strange angles and cutting remarks. Before long, he becomes Fu Nianqiu's number-one anti-fan. But Fu Nianqiu's professional skills are flawless, and his private life is so spotless that Meng Jiao starts wondering whether he's even a man. More and more people send Meng Jiao messages mocking his painfully forced criticism. His views drop, and so does his income. Meng Jiao: ... Meng Jiao narrows his peach-blossom eyes. A breath of fresh air? There can't be anyone that pure in show business! Meng Jiao dresses as a woman and waits where Fu Nianqiu always passes after work. That night, the trending topic "Fu Nianqiu ordered takeout for a night of passion" explodes across the internet. Meng Jiao's companion roast video also gets recommended on the homepage. He hasn't even had time to change clothes. Rubbing his chubby cat daughter's head, he savors the joy of getting rich overnight. Then a group of people barges in, and Fu Nianqiu grabs Meng Jiao by the ankle, his white stocking-clad foot in his hand. Even with his career about to implode, the man isn't the least bit flustered. His cool, distant eyes sweep over Meng Jiao. "I hear I ordered you?" "It's a bit of a bad deal, but whatever. Come here and kiss me." Meng Jiao: ... Meng Jiao sneers and glances down at Fu Nianqiu, then kicks him in the face with his white-stockinged foot. "You think you can handle me?!" Seeing the amusement in Fu Nianqiu's chilly gaze and feeling the hand stroking the sole of his foot, he quickly puts on a smile. "I was joking, big brother. I'm sorry!" He thinks spitefully to himself: I'll do it again next time! * Fu Nianqiu has never cared about anything outside of work. Even when his assistant repeatedly tells him that an anti-fan is getting more and more outrageous, he merely nods and tells them to leave it alone, never taking his eyes off the script. That is, until one night, an old acquaintance dressed in a white-stockinged Lolita outfit blocks his car. Seeing those familiar peach-blossom eyes, trying to look calm but unable to hide their nerves, Fu Nianqiu realizes the other man doesn't even recognize him. He sets down his script and smiles. You brought this on yourself. * One day, Fu Nianqiu learns that Meng Jiao hates him so much because, years ago, Fu Nianqiu turned down Meng Jiao's childhood friend. That childhood friend is now in Fu Nianqiu's living room, speaking to him with an excited expression. "Nianqiu-ge, have you seen Jiao Jiao?" "I heard he's had a crush on me for years. Ahhh, I just realized I love him too!" Fu Nianqiu's eyes darken. He lowers his head to sip his tea, then looks up and smiles softly. "Jiao Jiao? Maybe he's at my place. Why don't you go look?" In the bathtub just beyond the wall, Meng Jiao covers his mouth and curls up amid the steamy water, his heart pounding and his face burning. A purplish bite mark stands out on his wrist, made even more startling by his pale skin. Fu Nianqiu bit him when he heard the doorbell. He's never bitten him this hard before. You bastard. I hate you the most! A proud, spoiled campus heartthrob vs. a scheming, gentle star, 1v1, both virgins