As a pop singer, Yan Jingxi's usual image was that of a gentle, caring man who treated his girlfriend fans like a doting boyfriend. He had countless devoted fans and was at the height of his fame.
Then, all at once, the scandal broke: people found out he had been dating someone for six years, and the news shot straight to the top of the trending list.
His fans were heartbroken. Thousands cursed him.
He'd had plenty of other red flags before, but his fans always made excuses for him. They'd spoiled him until he no longer knew where to draw the line.
Now all the dirt that had piled up over the years came back to bite him.
Overnight, he fell from the heights of fame.
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Yan Jingxi wasn't a mentally strong person.
In other words, his path had been too smooth, leaving him less able to cope than most people in the entertainment industry.
After the scandal broke, he kept his doors and windows shut and didn't dare contact anyone outside. He was afraid that the moment he opened his eyes, he'd see all the abuse. Even in his sleep, he'd jolt awake from nightmares.
Naturally, his company wasn't going to let such a cash cow fall into ruin. After all, this sort of scandal was hardly a big deal in the industry. So, after letting things quiet down for a while, they made him livestream to promote his new album.
He had no choice. He sat blankly in front of his computer, watching the time inch toward the start of the stream, then steeled himself and clicked Start.
He opened the livestream and watched the comments, his heart pounding.
When he spoke, his voice was hurried and trembling.
He saw a shower of special effects, and one username shot straight to the top of the rankings.
His eyes widened a little. His expression was part ingratiating, part flustered, and part overwhelmed by the unexpected favor.
“Th-thank you for the 50 cruise ships!”
In the past, he'd never thanked anyone for gifts.
Because he thought they weren't worth his time.
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Yan Jingxi really did love his girlfriend.
But not all relationships stand the test of time. After the scandal broke, his girlfriend was afraid of getting caught up in it and immediately cut ties with him, vanishing in the blink of an eye.
He was devastated. At the same time, he had to face an unprecedented flood of criticism while forcing himself to stay upbeat and beg the fans who remained not to leave.
His former bold, carefree self became timid and cautious. In the life he was living now, there was at least one thing that still gave him a little comfort.
The day he resumed livestreaming, the top donor added him as a friend in private, constantly comforting him and promising to support him forever.
The top donor's username was simply @YanJingxi, so he asked what their name was.
They told him to call them LK, short for lucky.
“I hope you'll be lucky,” they said.
He had no idea whether a wish like that could do any good, but it was at least a little comfort. Yan Jingxi gradually got used to chatting with them. LK accepted all his negative emotions and understood every fear and insecurity he had.
One night, after he'd been drinking, he sent them a voice message, slurring his words.
“I'm glad I have you,” he said.
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Ju Lin, the person in charge of LK, had a secret that wasn't much of a secret.
He was a huge fan of a singer.
The singer had plenty of little flaws and had drawn a lot of criticism, but whenever he stood onstage, lost in the music he loved,
he was the most dazzling person in the world.
His path had always been smooth, and that had made him proud and arrogant. He looked down on every kind of power, refused to accept any unspoken rules, and did whatever he pleased. Ju Lin knew he wasn't part of the singer's world, the kind of person the singer would be willing to interact with, so he kept his admiration quiet and attended every one of his concerts.
Then one day, the singer he loved suddenly shot to the top of the trending list because of a scandal.
He silently read all the news, scrolling through the negative comments one by one.
Then, with a trace of malice, he thought:
His chance... might have finally come.
Synopsis screenshot taken on July 1, 2024
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