A Starting Point Male Lead Takes Over a Dating Reality Show

Pei Shanqing, the male lead of a web novel who had maxed out his skills and enjoyed countless sincere friendships, was about to enter a dungeon one day when he transmigrated into a universally despised celebrity plagued by scandals and rumors.

His parents used him as a foil to dote on his younger brother. Haters attacked him as a useless rich kid who could only throw money at connections. His friends praised and protected him to his face, but used him as a stepping stone behind his back.

Pei Shanqing, unaware of the truth: I get family and friends without having to risk my life! And generous viewers are sending me money! Is this heaven?

So, blinded by their lies, Pei Shanqing went on an outdoor adventure dating show.

Younger brother, his foil: Leave the dirty work to a nobody like me.

To everyone's surprise, Pei Shanqing shouldered the firewood and chased down chickens at top speed. He had dinner ready in under half an hour and even found time to put up a tent. Just when everyone thought he'd reached his limit, he called to his younger brother, bursting with energy: Put the bowls down! Let me do it!

Comments: ...Maybe he's not completely useless?

Friend who wants to fake a CP with him: Let's go look at the stars together tonight.

Thinking it was a hidden dungeon, Pei Shanqing ignored the other's attempt to hold his hand, climbed to the mountaintop overnight, and cleared out every hidden mission the production crew had set up. When he returned, he even thoughtfully handed over a box of cold medicine: Thanks for going on an adventure with me today!

Comments: ...So oblivious! But it's not like he has no idea!

A surprise guest and award-winning actor sneered: You don't remember me, do you? I'm the one who...

Comments: Is the scandal finally about to come out?

Instead, Pei Shanqing went straight over and gave him a tight bear hug, tears of excitement filling his eyes: I've been waiting for you to come find me!

Jiang Yubai, who looked just like a longtime buddy but was actually the original owner's ex-boyfriend: ...

"Straightforward, devoted golden-retriever caretaker bottom" Pei Shanqing x "teasing, scheming, green-tea cat actor top" Jiang Yubai

Tips:

1. A sweet story overall, with no misunderstandings. They broke up because of their personalities.

2. Same-sex marriage is legal in this setting.

[Version 2.0 blurb screenshot archived on November 3, 2023]

Theme: Companionship is the best medicine for healing from pain