The Sickly Beauty Divorces Him After the Variety Show Ends

[Complete] The next novel will be "I Am Not Up to the Task" [Blurb]: Xuan Zhixia transmigrated into a book, becoming the villainous stepfather who had schemed his way into a wealthy family by cashing in on a past favor. Just days after the wedding, he would secretly abuse his stepchildren, grow restless in his marriage and cheat, then be exposed and thrown out of the family, ending up in misery. Xuan Zhixia transmigrated on the second day of the marriage. Aside from the fact that almost everyone in his wealthy husband's family disliked him and his stepchildren put salt in his medicine, there were no major problems. Having been frail since childhood and therefore taking everything in stride, Xuan Zhixia thought: Just don't disturb me while I'm recovering. However, the original owner was a minor celebrity who had already planned a slew of publicity stunts with his agent to become famous. Less than ten minutes after Xuan Zhixia transmigrated into the book, news broke online that he had married into the top-tier Shang family. Soon, promotions began appearing everywhere, announcing that he would soon take his stepchildren onto a popular parenting variety show to share their wealthy family's daily life with viewers. His unreliable agent even eagerly announced, "That parenting show really did reach out to you! I've already signed the contract for you!" The penalty for breaking the contract was an astronomical sum for Xuan Zhixia. His wealthy husband, who couldn't stand him, was also unexpectedly willing to join the show, so Xuan Zhixia gave up resisting. He could recover somewhere new and make a little money on the side. After all, having money would mean he could get divorced without any worries. - As the head of his generation of the Shang family, Shang Shuji was aloof and indifferent, and had no intention of marrying or having children. A few years ago, he adopted a son and a daughter to raise as his heirs. He married the sickly Xuan Zhixia to avoid trouble, and agreed to bring the children onto a variety show for the same reason. Before filming, Shang Shuji and the children thought: Let outsiders see exactly how they treat Xuan Zhixia and what his standing in the Shang family is, so he can't keep claiming that he married into the family and use it as an excuse to cause trouble or profit from them. But once filming began, the scene everyone expected, with "Xuan Zhixia doing his utmost to portray himself as deeply in love with Shang Shuji and as loving his stepchildren like a perfect mother," never appeared. Xuan Zhixia lay flat and ignored everyone. When Shang Shuji asked him to go shopping, Xuan Zhixia glanced at the scorching sun, then weakly covered his lips. "A fortune-teller said I shouldn't go out today." When his stepchildren shouted that they were hungry and demanded that he cook, Xuan Zhixia calmly pointed at Shang Shuji. "Go ask your real dad. Your stepdad doesn't provide meals." The viewers were dumbfounded. Was Xuan Zhixia planning to divorce as soon as the show ended, or did he have some kind of leverage over the Shang family? How did he even manage to marry into the family? Did he save the galaxy or something? Later, the stepchildren obediently massaged Xuan Zhixia's legs and shoulders while innocently chiding Shang Shuji, who was cooking. "Dad, stop forcing Dad to exercise at night. It keeps him from getting enough sleep. Exercising during the day would keep him healthy too!" Shang Shuji calmly nodded. "All right. Next time, we'll exercise during the day." Xuan Zhixia couldn't bear to listen any longer, his face burning red. The viewers were practically panting. "The innocent kids, get out of here! We want to watch the couple's exercise session live! Blushing face.jpg" - After the parenting show ended, almost everyone thought Xuan Zhixia and Shang Shuji had fallen in love after marrying, and that they were a perfect match. Even Shang Shuji was convinced. Until Xuan Zhixia suddenly produced a divorce agreement. Shang Shuji gritted his teeth. "Did I force you to share my bed before?" Xuan Zhixia looked confused. "No, but what does that have to do with us getting divorced?" Shang Shuji: "..." #WhatDoIDoWhenMyWifeWantsToSleepWithMeAndLeave [Advance blurb written on 20230105] [Updated and expanded 20231113] ※ The next novel will be "I Am Not Up to the Task." Please add it to your reading list! Blurb: After dying, Lan Weishuang transmigrated into a book and became the sickly, psychologically twisted tyrant of an alternate dynasty, whose every word and deed reeked of a ruler doomed to lose his country. Lan Weishuang: Lie-flat.jpg Well, if being a bloodthirsty tyrant was out, he could just be a lazy, pleasure-seeking ruler. Lan Weishuang: Getting up early is too hard, so I'm not holding court. The ministers can discuss whatever they need among themselves. But the civil and military officials wept with joy. Their autocratic emperor was finally willing to let his ministers speak! Lan Weishuang: There are too many people in the palace. They're annoying to look at. Let some of the palace staff leave. But the palace maids and eunuchs thanked him profusely. "His Majesty truly has the heart of a bodhisattva! He doesn't kill people anymore!" Lan Weishuang: The top scholar knows a lot about food. I'll send you to work in agriculture. But the top scholar was moved to tears. "Your Majesty is truly my patron and kindred spirit!" The following year, farming tools improved by the top scholar were put into use, greatly boosting plowing efficiency and grain yields. The civil and military officials cried, "Long live His Majesty! His glorious achievements will be remembered through the ages. Having such an enlightened ruler is the fortune of our nation!" Lan Weishuang: Thank you, but I really am not up to the task. The officials were moved to tears. "His Majesty is humble and unassuming, a true gentleman!" Lan Weishuang: "..." The officials continued, "It would be even better if Your Majesty considered the realm and held a selection to extend the imperial line!" Lan Weishuang: "Ha." Xie Huaiqing, son of the prime minister and a victorious general, was a dazzling talent with countless achievements. Lan Weishuang: "General, your sword dancing is a pleasure to watch. While you're in the capital, come to the palace and serve as my personal guard." Xie Huaiqing had thought His Majesty saw through his improper desires and wanted to warn him, or even use the opportunity to get rid of him. But Lan Weishuang leaned against the edge of the bath and asked him amiably, "Do you dare to rebel against me?" Xie Huaiqing's throat bobbed. "Your subject... obeys the decree." Under imperial orders, Xie Huaiqing "rebelled" against His Majesty, often entering the palace and spending the night in the imperial bed. The officials wept bitterly. "His Majesty is sacrificing himself for the greater good! He is enduring humiliation to keep the mighty general, whose achievements threaten the throne, in check!" Lan Weishuang: "..." ※ Advance listing 2: "The Sickly Beauty Dumps You After the Dating Show" Blurb: The award-winning actor Lu Youyi lost his memory. After waking, he insisted he had a lover. The next day, Lu Youyi hugged Sang Shiyue outside the hospital and complained, "I woke up yesterday, but you only came today... Never mind, at least you came. I just can't bear to break up with you." Sang Shiyue: "..." Sang Shiyue was frail and frequently went to the hospital for checkups. He never expected the actor to mistake him for someone else, or for the actor's family to ask him to act out a breakup so Lu Youyi would stop imagining things. Sang Shiyue needed money for medical treatment. For the generous payment, he agreed, then put his acting skills to the test and broke up with Lu Youyi. Lu Youyi was devastated but refused to give up. After pursuing him for a while, he proposed, "Let's go on a dating show together. Once filming is over, if you still want to break up, I'll agree." The show's fee was generous, and the people around the actor asked him repeatedly, so Sang Shiyue joined Lu Youyi on the dating show, waiting to break up once filming ended. - The award-winning actor Lu Youyi had an accident. After waking up, he unexpectedly revealed his romance and was about to appear on a dating show with his civilian lover. Netizens speculated wildly. They couldn't imagine how the sharp-tongued actor, who couldn't go three minutes without sniping at someone, would manage to date. Would his partner have to indulge him every step of the way? Lu's partner must have a really good temper! But once the show aired... Lu Youyi stayed glued to Sang Shiyue, showering him with attention and affection. Nine and a half out of every ten things he said were sweet nothings. Sang Shiyue, meanwhile, barely reacted and was always turning down Lu Youyi's concern. Netizens: Stunned-dog.jpg #ThisHopelessRomanticCannotBeOurLuYouyi! #LuYouyi'sPartnerHasAReallyGoodTemper #ItsNotAppropriateToBickerInPublic,GoArgueInBed! - During the dating show, Lu Youyi was thoughtful and caring in every way. Sang Shiyue had to keep reminding himself that Lu Youyi was only acting this way because he'd lost his memory and misunderstood their relationship. They had never really been in love, and they were going to break up once the show ended. However, after the show ended, Sang Shiyue unexpectedly learned that Lu Youyi's amnesia had actually been cured before he joined the dating show. Every word and action of Lu Youyi's during the show had come from the heart. Even his initial mistaken identification while suffering from amnesia had begun with a secret crush he'd kept hidden for years. Theme: Treasure life and live with optimism