[3000+ words updated daily, extra chapters whenever inspiration strikes]
Three years after her debut, Chu Ge, the lukewarmly popular heiress to a conglomerate, was shoved by her own father onto a dating reality show. While there, she met Xie Tunan, the blind date her father had arranged for her.
At her father's insistence, she showered Xie Tunan with attention on the show, all for the billion dollars her father had promised her.
Who could have guessed that when the show ended, she and Xie Tunan would be named the most popular couple of the year, bringing them countless offers from other programs?
It had only ever been a bit of fun, and Chu Ge didn't care about being paired up with the hottest movie star in the industry.
The show was over, the contract was over, and they could each go their own way.
Chu Ge didn't think twice before turning down a new offer that came her way. She told them bluntly that she and Xie Tunan had broken up, and asked them to stop bothering her.
Their countless CP fans were heartbroken. Only Xie Tunan's solo fans celebrated, congratulating their idol on finally getting rid of Chu, the pretty-but-useless actress.
What they didn't know was that, under the dating contract, Xie Tunan had fallen for her.
Xie Tunan: "Teacher Chu, you could consider it. They're offering a lot of money."
Chu Ge: "Sorry, Teacher Xie. I don't need the money."
Xie Tunan: "Do me a favor. You bring yourself, I'll bring the money. You can have my entire paycheck."
Chu Ge: "Sure, hubby. Please sign the new contract."
Theme: Stay true to your original aspirations