Chi Yunqian transmigrates into a book by accident, becoming the vicious male supporting character who shares his name. The original owner was selfish and self-serving, willing to do anything to win the male lead's affections, even beating his own son and harming the female lead. In the end, he went to prison and died by suicide, full of resentment.
A man isn't worth throwing your life away for. Chi Yunqian doesn't want to repeat the same mistakes. He decides to divorce the male lead, who doesn't love him, and raise their twin sons on his own.
To earn money while raising the kids, Chi Yunqian follows the story's plot and joins a parenting reality show. As soon as the notorious man is announced as a cast member, he gets torn to shreds online:
"He married into a rich family and now he's dragging his kids into show business. What, did his marriage fall apart?"
"Like father, like son. I just hope those two kids don't mess with our precious babies!"
In the first episode, the kids complete their tasks through their own hard work. Before bed, they insist on singing a goodnight song for the aunties and big sisters watching at home. After filming, they even give candy to the camera crew to thank them... The viewers are surprised by how adorable and heartwarming they are:
"Those two little ones are so sweet and well-behaved! If he raised kids like that, he can't be all that bad, right?"
"Who couldn't act according to a script? He's just using the show to clean up his image."
In the second episode, Chi Yunqian makes a mistake, but his two sons pay for it. He says without a trace of guilt, "It's fine. Every child has their own destiny. Their good fortune is still ahead of them." The viewers want to criticize him, but can't help thinking he has a point:
"Chi Yunqian's brutally honest takes are annoying, but why can't I bring myself to hate him?"
"The older brother is obsessed with his little brother, and the younger brother is obsessed with his dad. In the end, they're both worrying about their dad. What did Chi Yunqian do to deserve this? Ahhh!"
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Chi Yunqian is photographed going out for drinks with a company boss over an endorsement deal, and netizens are once again buzzing about his marriage falling apart.
After seeing the video and comments online, Xie Si is too restless to work. If Chi Yunqian needs endorsements, he'll ask him for help, just like before, asking him to do this and that. But Chi Yunqian doesn't come to him. What's more, Xie Si realizes that lately Chi Yunqian hasn't been asking him for anything, and doesn't even talk to him first... So he begins keeping a close eye on Chi Yunqian.
Chi Yunqian needs advertising endorsements, so Xie Si gets them for him, even landing him more than he asked for. Chi Yunqian wants to release an album, so Xie Si immediately puts him in touch with top music producers. Chi Yunqian seems to need money, so Xie Si doubles his monthly payments...
When Chi Yunqian decides he's earned enough, he places the divorce papers in front of Xie Si. "Sign them."
Xie Si freezes and instinctively asks, "I'm still not treating you well enough, am I?"
Chi Yunqian doesn't understand. "Huh?"
Xie Si explains, looking slightly flustered. "I admit I was very... cold to you before. I know I was wrong, and I've been trying to make it up to you. If there's anything I'm not doing well enough, just tell me. I'll change."
Chi Yunqian gets it now. "Huh??"
Xie Si gently takes Chi Yunqian's hand and asks, "So, can we please not get divorced?"
Read Before You Begin
① An independent and carefree uke who seems sunny x a cold, powerful business tycoon seme
② Same-sex marriage is legal in this setting, and there is a pregnancy and childbirth plotline
③ One-on-one romance, the seme pursues the uke after losing him, happy ending
*Blurb captured on 2024.3.19
Theme: Daring to take action puts you halfway to success
