The Pure-Hate Couple's Pure Love Goes Viral

Ni Yuan is a nobody with fewer than a million fans across the internet. His ex-boyfriend, Cao Yansheng, has over a hundred million.

Five years ago, they debuted in the same boy band and were incredibly close. Their CP fans made up ninety percent of the fandom.

But things have changed. Now Ni Yuan hates Cao Yansheng more than anyone.

Ni Yuan never expected to run into Cao Yansheng on a dating show about "nobodies faking romance for the cameras."

When the two first met, the interview room fell deathly silent for ten minutes.

Ni Yuan: "Could you separate us and interview us individually afterward?"

Cao Yansheng sneered. "Hmph."

A staff member wiped away sweat. "Sorry, we'll make other arrangements right away..."

The staff watched the livestream's response with bated breath.

[The old CP is back together, and the room went dead silent for ten minutes!]

[One has red-rimmed eyes, the other has a choked voice. I'm shipping them!]

During the segment where they described their ideal types, Ni Yuan smiled sincerely.

"I don't have an ideal type. I won't set limits for the person I'll love in the future. But I do have a 'deal-breaker type': someone who ticks all my deal-breaker boxes, the kind of person who makes me feel sick just thinking about him... And, unfortunately, the show invited exactly that kind of person."

Cao Yansheng, meanwhile, wore a cold expression.

"I like people who are rich, gentle, and quiet. A certain someone doesn't fit any of those."

The staff's heart rates shot up to 180.

This is a livestream, guys!

[Ni Yuan, you looked at Cao Yansheng eight hundred times in ten minutes! So that's what you mean by not being able to stand him!]

[Cao Yansheng, don't think we didn't see you transferring money to Ni Yuan. Turning your wife into your ideal type starts with making him rich, right?]

As the show went on, Ni Yuan's hatred for Cao Yansheng rose by several notches.

"I'm on a date with my male guest. Why are you butting in and playing third wheel?"

"I told you I don't like eggs. Are you making boiled eggs every day because you've got a grudge against me?"

"I bought gifts for everyone, and yours was the cheapest. What are you grinning like an idiot for?"

Until...

Near the end of the show, Ni Yuan finally lost his temper and cursed Cao Yansheng for being a top-tier star who was faking a romance for publicity. He had to be out of his mind.

Before everyone's eyes, Cao Yansheng met his gaze.

"I am. I've spent 1,826 days without you, and I can't take it anymore."

Ni Yuan was at a loss for words. "...You're so cheesy."

Cao Yansheng chuckled. "Then let's talk about something practical. Can I sleep in your room tonight?"

Ni Yuan: ...You bastard.

[The person you hate most is the one who suits you best.]

Please note:

[1. Rekindled romance, sweet and satisfying, with two strong leads.]

[2. Includes livestream comments and reader comments. Please avoid if that bothers you.]

[3. Same-sex marriage is legal. No real-life inspiration. Please respect original works.]

[4. A self-indulgent story, written to give every heartbroken CP fan a home.]

Blurb archived on 2025.03.13

Weibo: @Zizhu Le Ya

Theme: May you cross every obstacle to embrace the one you love