Double Love-Brained

Mi Tian is the heir to the Mi Group. A sharp-eyed graduate of a top business school on a full scholarship, she has never made a bad investment since taking over the Mi Group, sending the company's stock soaring. Thanks to glowing coverage in major media outlets, she has won the adoration of countless young fans.

Tang Li is the music scene's newest top-tier star. After debuting as the center of a top boy band, he rode a wave of stardom. When his contract expired, he chose to go solo. His first album sold like crazy, and his songs swept the major music charts. A gifted lyricist and arranger, he is practically guaranteed to become the next superstar in his fans' eyes.

Not only are these two outstanding at what they do, they also outshine their peers in looks. Even the most obsessive nitpickers can't find fault with them.

However, Mi Tian and Tang Li's fans have one problem.

Both of their beloved stars are notorious hopeless romantics.

Mi Tian's fans have this to say: Ugh! Every time Tian attends a charity gala in the entertainment industry, all kinds of shady people try to ride on her coattails! And even worse, Tian really is so easy to fool! After dating someone for a month, she gives them a car; after six months, a brand endorsement; after a year, the whole package of film and TV roles. I know you're a rich woman and money is no object, but you can't just throw it around like that! Sob, when will Sister Tian look my way? (Sour-grapes.jpg)

Tang Li's fans grit their teeth: This is ridiculous! Ever since Brother Li left the group, every A-lister and up-and-comer has tried to latch onto him and stir up shipping rumors! After dating someone for a month, he gives them lyrics; after six months, a song; after a year, a hit single, lyrics and music included. I know you're a genius lyricist who never runs out of inspiration, but you can't be this wasteful! Why not save those great songs to sing yourself?

Mi Tian's fans are heartbroken: Tian has never dated anyone for more than a year. The reason her last ex gave for breaking up with her was, "You're too good for me"?! I don't understand...

Tang Li's fans beat their chests in despair: Exactly! Brother Li's relationships never work out either. Now, whenever his voice comes on in a film or TV drama OST, everyone knows the main couple is headed for a tragic ending...

To Mi Tian and Tang Li's fans, their idols are like moths flying into flames, or Don Quixotes charging at windmills with rusty lances held high. They're full of hope and enthusiasm for love, but every relationship ends in failure.

Just as their idols' failed romances were about to reach double digits, perhaps Heaven finally heard the fans' heartfelt, worried wishes. By a stroke of fate, these two people who had nothing to do with each other finally got together.

When the trending topic announcing that Mi Tian and Tang Li were dating broke, excited onlookers expected the two fanbases, both known for their fighting prowess, to wage an epic battle. But to their surprise...

Mi Tian's fans: ...Maybe, just maybe, something could happen between these two?

Tang Li's fans: ...If they're both hopeless romantics, perhaps they might have something in common?

But right then, their exes seemed unwilling to give up and came to try to win them back.

At that, the fans all went into battle mode: Ugh! You awful exes, keep away from them!

Please note before reading:

1. A domineering female CEO x a male star. Both are hopeless romantics who are experts at convincing themselves of things, and both have suffered badly in love, including being swindled out of money or used for what they could provide.

2. Though both leads are hopeless romantics, neither is stupid, and both know when to let go. There will be no getting back together with an ex.

3. This is a fictional setting. Neither lead is based on a real person. It's a lighthearted, silly, sweet romance, so please don't read too much into it.

4. Feel free to discuss if you don't like the story, but please don't attack the author or the characters. Thank you so much.

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Blurb archived on 2023-03-17

Premise: What is poison to one may be honey to another.