Qin, a producer recently known for making reality shows, posted that he was going to create a brand-new celebrity observation show. The plan was to invite ordinary people to live with and observe the celebrities they hated most. The show would be livestreamed from start to finish. He also posted a list of potential guests.
The announcement caused an uproar.
"Observation? That's just a euphemism for whitewashing." This was from a fan who followed entertainment industry gossip.
"Holy crap, aren't they afraid someone will get killed? Haters and celebrities living together? Unless this is a novel, they'll definitely end up fighting." This was from a righteous onlooker here for the drama.
"Am I the only one who noticed Cheng Ze and Chu Qing on the potential guest list? Help, does anyone still remember when Chu Qing went to a hotel with two men one after the other?" This was from an eagle-eyed netizen who wished to remain anonymous.
"Thanks for the kind offer, Producer Qin, but I'm taking my Cheng Ze home. He's filming in the mountains right now and can't take on such a huge opportunity." This was from the actor's career-focused fan.
"Cheng Ze and that person already debunked the rumors ages ago. They have nothing to do with each other. Cheng Ze became famous at a young age and has had a tough road. He has no connection to female celebrities at work or in his personal life. I won't comment on what kind of people are spreading rumors in the trending topics." This was from the actor's girlfriend fan.
"LOL, you can tell just by sniffing the air what Chu Qing would do to Cheng Ze if she got on this show. After the last incident was debunked, she still shamelessly posted those staged afternoon tea pics. Every time I think about it, I want to roll my eyes so hard I puke." This was from an ordinary passerby who couldn't stand Chu Qing riding on someone else's popularity.
"[A rundown of Chu Qing's ten crimes in five years in the industry].jpg + I won't let anyone on the trending page stay ignorant of this dirt on Chu Qing + Posting the full image will get me banned + DM me after reposting, liking, and commenting for the ultra-high-resolution version + Everything you don't know about Chu Qing + I've got it all" This was from a hater who decided to stir things up because the drama wasn't big enough yet.
"Who said I was going on this show?!" This was Chu Qing herself, who only found out she'd been offered the role after getting dragged through several rounds of abuse on the trending page.
"What happens next?" Chu Qing, about to transmigrate into a book, asked her assistant.
The story simply dropped Chu Qing's plotline there. It never said whether she went on the show or what happened to her in the end.
"She died."
"You have two tasks. First, join the show. Second, win over the second male lead. Once you've done both, you can retire from the world and enjoy your golden years however you like."
Chu Qing laughed. That's it?
After Chu Qing decided to join the show, she worried every day that she wouldn't be able to get close to the second male lead. Then a paparazzo suddenly revealed that Chu Qing seemed arrogant and aloof in public but had secretly become someone's wife.
That very night, Chu Qing received a wedding photo of herself and the second male lead, with a trillion pixels so sharp they nearly blinded her.
Assistant, you'd better keep one eye open when you sleep at night.
Bonus Scene
Shen Zhongyi: "How is my wife?"
The secretary smiled ingratiatingly. "She's currently working on building a relationship with the young lady."
Shen Zhongyi: "Has she realized her mistake?"
The secretary: "Huh? Well... it seems Madam has forgotten all about you."
Shen Zhongyi: "?"
Shen Zhongyi and Chu Qing are both devoted to one another. There is a melodramatic substitute-lover trope.
Just read it as a wish-fulfillment story and don't overthink it. If you think something doesn't make sense, then you're right, it doesn't.
Theme: Love and peace.
