My Married Childhood Friend Is Chasing Me Again [Entertainment Industry]

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[Blurb]

Ji Yunqiao won two Best Actor awards for a single film and decided to return to China to pursue his career. He signed with Xi'an Shengshi Entertainment.

Xi'an is backed by the Lin family of Hong Kong City. At the helm of its vast business empire is a young man of just 29: Lin Qingxiao.

One is based overseas, the other in China. One belongs to the entertainment industry, the other to the business world. One is an actor, the other a CEO. One is dogged by rumors, the other keeps his private life spotless.

The gap between them is enormous. They have nothing to do with each other.

Even gossip reporters, who live for entertainment news, would never think to link the two.

The only time they appeared together was at a charity event for children with asthma. In the group photo, they stood on opposite sides, as if a galaxy lay between them.

When the photo was posted online, fans joked:

Baby, that's your boss!

Hahaha, wild guess at what Xiao Qiao's thinking: Does the boss pay my salary?

I'm dead. Xiao Qiao: We really aren't close (terrified of rumors.jpg).

That night, Lin Qingxiao tied Ji Yunqiao's wrists to the headboard.

As he deliberately tormented him, Lin Qingxiao asked, "Baby, are you still mad?"

Ji Yunqiao was too weak to push him away. In a tearful voice, he said, "Don't... Big brother, I'm not, not mad anymore..."

Lin Qingxiao deliberately acted jealous. "But everyone says you and I aren't close."

Ji Yunqiao quickly kissed his lips to comfort him. "We're close, very close..."

"They also say you hate me." Lin Qingxiao bit the skin at the side of his neck, picking a fight. "You were the one who pursued me first."

Ji Yunqiao had no idea what people online were saying. All he knew was that Lin Qingxiao was terrifying when jealous, so he poured out sweet words like they cost nothing. "That's not true. I like you. I love you more than anyone."

The next day, Ji Yunqiao posted a clarification about his relationship with his boss:

We're pretty close.

The internet had a good laugh:

High EQ: We're pretty close. Low EQ: Who are you? Step aside.

We really believe you, really (hands raised.jpg).

Like this if you believe him (154 likes, 20,000+ dislikes).

That night, Ji Yunqiao cried again.

Long afterward, paparazzi dropped a hint about explosive news: a double Best Actor and a business tycoon had secretly married.

Netizens dug into it, even bringing up a 60-something-year-old actor who had won Best Actor over a decade ago and his wealthy wife. No one could imagine what Ji Yunqiao and Lin Qingxiao could have to do with it.

That night, Ji Yunqiao cried yet again.

As he thrust into him, Lin Qingxiao complained, "Second-time newlyweds really are better at keeping their cool."

Ji Yunqiao broke down. "I'll make it public tomorrow!"

Ji Yunqiao had been Lin Qingxiao's little brother for 14 years.

In the 15th year, he became his boyfriend.

In the 21st year, he became a stranger who had come from far away.

A seemingly innocent, delicate, black-bellied seducer and acting genius bottom x a cool, noble business tycoon top with an overwhelming possessive streak

[Upcoming novel: Open a Little Wider [Entertainment Industry]]

The only two top-tier stars on social media with over 100 million followers:

One is Fu Anshu, a singer-songwriter who works in both music and film. He shot to fame as a teenager with a song he wrote himself. Arrogant and proud of his talent, he is adored by fans for his distinctive, cool voice.

The other is Xu Zhaoye, a newly crowned Best Actor at the Golden Image Awards. He started out as a dancer, but in just a few years made the remarkable leap from dance student to idol to Best Actor.

The two have been rivals for years. Ever since their boy band Favola disbanded, they have never appeared together in public.

But who could have guessed that they had weathered hard times together, once each other's closest companion on the road to stardom?

Fans of their pairing joke that love turned to hate, while their solo fans insist it was all just an act back then.

Then one day, news broke online that Fu Anshu had visited the hospital's oncology department.

At a film event that same day, Xu Zhaoye asked calmly, "Is that true?"

He sounded as if he'd just heard news about a stranger.

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At the year-end awards ceremony, news came as a surprise: both men would be attending.

Netizens joked: The organizers are really brave. Aren't they afraid the two of them will fight? Aren't they afraid their fans will fight?

On the day of the ceremony, just as netizens expected, the 360-degree high-definition cameras never caught the two exchanging a glance.

Afterward, Fu Anshu was forced by his manager to give an interview. A reporter asked if he had caught up with Xu Zhaoye.

Fu Anshu's eyes were cold. Without changing expression, he said, "You need a past together to catch up."

Later, a staff member revealed that someone had seen Fu Anshu go to Xu Zhaoye's dressing room backstage that night.

After the two spent more than ten minutes together, Xu Zhaoye stormed out, his clothes disheveled and the skin near his jaw red.

It was obvious he'd been in a fight.

The fans of their pairing were heartbroken. Only then were they willing to believe that the boys who had once embraced intimately onstage at an awards ceremony had become strangers beyond reconciliation.

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Then one day, the top trending topic read: Fu Anshu and Xu Zhaoye to Star in a Same-Sex Romance Film.

It shook their entire fan community, and Weibo crashed.

In one widely shared behind-the-scenes clip:

In the middle of a bed in a dim room, Fu Anshu kissed Xu Zhaoye from the nape of his neck to his chin, rubbing his lips as he said, "Open your mouth."

Xu Zhaoye obediently parted his lips.

Fu Anshu took advantage of the scene to tease him on purpose. "Open a little wider. Stick out your tongue. Spread your legs..."

Xu Zhaoye couldn't take it anymore. Blushing, he shoved Fu Anshu's head away and shouted, "Director, is that line in the script?!"

Fu Anshu straightened up and asked in confusion, "Are you a professional?"

Out of the camera's view, Xu Zhaoye growled in Fu Anshu's ear, "If you're a professional, then don't let that thing press against me!"

A seemingly frail little bunny who is actually a strong and gifted actor bottom x a seemingly cold and rebellious, talent-proud bking top who is secretly starved for love

Tips for reading this novel:

1. This novel is also known as Luxury Goods.

2. The title was changed on July 14. The original title was My Childhood Friend of Five Years Is Getting Married.

3. The title was changed again on July 26. The original title was My Married Childhood Friend Is Pursuing Me Again.

4. The married protagonist mentioned in the title is a misunderstanding.

...To be continued

Theme: Love never dies.