As a pampered young master of a wealthy family, Qi Yangli should have been managing a few of the companies under the Qi family after reaching adulthood. But he was born rebellious, and while his parents and older brother weren't looking, he ran off to become an actor.
But after three years of wasting his time without a single notable work to his name, Qi Yangli finally accepted that the little company had shelved him, and dutifully began to lie flat.
Then, by chance, his manager told him he could appear on one last variety show before leaving the industry. Qi Yangli had no objections. Thinking it was a normal variety show, he planned to keep a low profile and lie flat until he retired. But he never imagined that the "Normal" show he'd signed up for was actually a dating show.
Qi Yangli was speechless when he learned the truth, but reluctantly accepted it. But was this really a "Normal" dating show?
Man One: Yangyang, you're even more handsome in person than in your photos.
Qi Yangli: Thanks, but I don't have any photos online.
Man Two: I'll give you a chance. Date me.
Qi Yangli: ? Buddy, have you been reading too many domineering CEO novels?
Man Three: Xiao Qi, you can only be mine.
Qi Yangli: This is a society governed by law. Please behave yourself and drop the yandere act.
"What about me?"
Qi Yangli looks at the man leaning against the wall and admits: Ahem, he's pretty handsome.
The next day, our movie star posts a message: @Luo Yuan: My wife complimented me.
Before the show aired: Who's this Qi Yangli guy? He's definitely just trying to get attention. He can't be as good-looking as our idol.
After the show aired: Holy crap, those legs, that waist, those abs! Are they even real?!!!! Awww, our wife is so gorgeous!!! Brother Luo: Whose wife? Be specific. (Death glare) Hahaha, this couple is so sweet, sob sob sob. Who's completely hooked? Raise your hand. I really want to read fanfiction about them. Awww, hurry up and get married!!!!
Qi Yangli feels the scorching grip around his waist and pushes at the person behind him helplessly.
"Let go of me."
"No."
"If you don't let go, I'll leave the industry."
"I won't leave. Now let go."
"Promise?"
"Fine."
That's the blurb for this novel. This is the author's first entertainment-industry story, so feel free to offer suggestions. I'll take them seriously, but sometimes I may miss updates, so please bear with me. Thank you!
Content warnings: 1. This might not be a traditional entertainment-industry story, so run if that's what you're looking for.
2. The dating show in the story uses both livestreaming and prerecorded segments. Some comments may make readers uncomfortable, so feel free to skip the comments or leave the story.
3. The shou and gong are each other's first love. The shou helped the gong a lot when they were children, but at first the shou doesn't remember any of it. He'll gradually remember later.
4. One-on-one romance, both leads are pure. There are love rivals. The dating show in the story includes not only BL but also GL and BG, so run if you only want BL.
5. There's a GL side couple, but their romance doesn't get much page time. You can wait for the extras if you want to read more about them.
6. The gong and shou are both sharp-tongued and can start sniping at each other as soon as they meet. But the gong has always secretly loved the shou, and under the gong's pursuit, the shou will gradually fall for him later on. The story is a slow burn, so if you want something more intense or fast-paced, you might want to run.
7. The gong and shou both communicate. Misunderstandings are cleared up as soon as they arise, and neither one is emotionally clueless.
8. Although the gong and shou often bicker, they don't dislike each other. It's just the playful banter between a couple. (Snickers.)
9. The setting allows same-sex marriage!!! No real-life inspiration, so don't go making wild guesses.
A sharp-tongued, carefree, rebellious shou on the outside, gentle but prone to throwing little tantrums inside
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A polite and refined-looking gong who's actually sharp-tongued, and only gets bashful and clingy around the shou, in an infuriating way. He's younger than the shou.
Theme: Build a society governed by law and eliminate bad behavior
Dear author, are you updating? I really like this kind of writing