I Joined a Simulated Marriage Reality Show with the Rugged Man Who Has a Crush on Me

Yun Pu was a rising star in the entertainment industry, widely expected to become a sensation. But at the wrap party for his new drama, he attacked the director, and his reputation plummeted. Before long, nobody wanted anything to do with him. For his 25th birthday, his company invited all his fans and the media to celebrate, covering everyone's travel and accommodation in hopes of restoring his popularity. But hardly anyone showed up. Ten minutes after the event began, the only people there besides Yun Pu and his assistant were one media outlet and... a male fan holding a bouquet of flowers... Yun Pu: "..." Chen Meng had hurried over, still carrying the scent of scallion oil on his fingertips. Blushing, he dutifully followed the fan-interaction schedule, looking so helpless he could pass out at any moment, like a rabbit... The next day, the hashtag "The Most Awkward Birthday Party in History" topped the trending charts, drawing a stream of jokes from netizens. Overnight, Yun Pu became a laughingstock, and his dream of making a comeback was utterly crushed. Meanwhile, in obscure corners of the internet, a few comments quietly appeared: "Am I the only one who thinks this mutual devotion is so sweet?" "If it were me, I'd probably marry this fan on the spot!" "Big, broad-shouldered flop celeb x honest country boy. That size difference, hnnng. I need to eat this up tonight [drooling][drooling]" A few days later, the withdrawn Yun Pu and Chen Meng, who was rushed off his feet at his food cart, both received invitations to join a simulated marriage variety show... . Wedding Bells invited four celebrity-and-civilian pairs to spend four weeks pretending to be newlyweds. Yun Pu and Chen Meng were one of the pretend married couples, nicknamed the "Awkward CP." Chen Meng had grown up in a remote little town, and joined the show as the owner of a food cart. From the very first episode, his unsophisticated habits and clothes stirred up plenty of controversy. Yun Pu wasn't doing much better. After being away from the cameras for so long, he was so nervous that he hyperventilated several times and avoided the lens throughout the shoot. After the pilot episode, the show's official account was flooded with comments demanding that they be kicked off: "They couldn't even make themselves presentable before going on the show? Do they just want attention?" "The other one is just as lost. He didn't say five words all episode." "The Awkward CP. Are we, the viewers, the ones who are actually awkward?" To keep their jobs, before the next recording, Yun Pu pulled Chen Meng, who was trembling all over with nerves, aside to comfort him: Yun Pu: "Did you wear the clothes I picked out for you?" Chen Meng: "I did." Yun Pu leaned closer and whispered, "And did you wear the underwear I prepared for you?" Breathing heavily, Chen Meng nervously tugged open his waistband. "Do... do you want to check?" Neither of them noticed that the microphone had captured every word of their conversation. The director, sitting beside the monitors, abruptly took off his headphones and silently went outside for a smoke... And so, after the second episode, calls to kick them off the show disappeared completely. The "Awkward CP" finally entered the springtime of their lives. [Gentle Top vs. Rugged Bottom, Size Difference] [Urban Fairytale] *The variety show We Got Married is a reference only. No real-life people are used as character models. Theme: Live life with both feet on the ground, and love with sincerity.