After My Cross-Dressing Identity Was Exposed, the Movie Emperor Became My Accomplice

[Blurb]

Mu Yao is a nobody in the entertainment industry on the surface, but in truth, he's an unofficial Soul Reaper for the Underworld.

By day, he's the cross-dressing teammate in a variety show, dressed in a pretty little skirt.

By night, he wields a soul-hooking rope and gives his rivals headaches as a Soul Reaper.

He joined the variety show for work, but got stuck cross-dressing and unlocked his identity as a cross-dressing expert.

On the show, Cheng Zeyi, a three-time Best Actor who became famous at a young age and has been single for years, falls in love with him at first sight and takes meticulous care of him.

Cheng Zeyi: "Xiao Yao, are you going to get some water? I'll do it."

Mu Yao: "...Thanks, but could you stay a little farther away from me?"

By day, he has to deal with the Best Actor's sudden attentiveness. By night, he has to take on dangerous, powerful ghosts.

And then there's that "weird guy" who keeps tripping him up behind the scenes.

Under the strain of it all, Mu Yao just wants to throw his head back and howl.

"Please leave me alone, Mr. Best Actor! I just want to be a nobody during the day, and I'm really busy at night!"

As soon as filming for the first episode wrapped, he changed back into men's clothes at lightning speed. At last, he could have some peace and quiet.

But then the trending topics exploded.

Cheng Zeyi: "You're a man??"

Mu Yao: "I was always a man. Can you stay away from me now?"

Cheng Zeyi's first love was a man #ChengZeyi in shock# #MuYao cross-dressing#

The whole internet was here for the gossip: Hahaha, pass it on! The Best Actor's first love was a case of unrequited love!

But as night fell over the filming location, the two of them shed all their disguises in a place where no one could see.

Cheng Zeyi gazed intently at the person before him.

"So you're a Soul Reaper."

Mu Yao looked surprised, then smiled.

"You're no less impressive, Mr. Best Actor... Hello, Team Leader of the Rakshasa Division."

In the darkness, their hands clasped tightly together.

Before them lay the black-robed mist wreaking havoc in the human world. Behind them were the fleeting lights and shadows of show business.

"Interested in getting revenge together?"

Mu Yao's voice was low, the other's silhouette reflected in his eyes.

"From this moment on, we're accomplices."

A few things to know:

1. This is a dual-male-lead story with a slow-burn romance and a plot-focused narrative.

2. The bottom is an unofficial Soul Reaper and an obscure actor; the top is an award-winning actor and team leader of the Supernatural Investigation Bureau.

3. They both have double identities and put on acts for each other. Their identities will be revealed later. If that sounds interesting, feel free to bookmark and give it a try!

4. All supernatural events and spells in this story are entirely fictional and have no real-life basis. They exist solely to serve the plot. Don't take them seriously; believe in science!

Upcoming Novel

The companion novel, After Becoming a Merfolk, the Dragon Cub I Picked Up Was an Apex Predator, is available through the link in the announcements for interested readers.

[Blurb]

When they first met, Ji Cang was a light in the sea, and Shen Lan's biggest trouble.

The night Shen Lan was cast out by a wealthy family and plunged into the sea, he returned to his ancestral form as a merfolk. On the brink of death, he fished a light out of the water.

That light was a dragon cub, covered in wounds.

Sea monsters came swarming, drawn by the dragon cub's flesh and blood. They roared as they prepared to tear it apart and devour it.

Not yet skilled at controlling his power, Shen Lan could only hold the dragon cub tightly against his chest and shield it. He gave it a weak smile.

"Don't be afraid, little one. I'll protect you."

The dragon cub in his arms suddenly opened its golden, slit-pupiled eyes. Anger and authority filled its gaze.

Later, Ji Cang became the Tyrant of the Sea, and Shen Lan's guardian deity.

In the blink of an eye, the young dragon grew rapidly into Ji Cang, the feared head of the Supernatural Incident Investigation Bureau's Third Division.

At the point of his spear, all demons fled.

"You silly thing, it's my turn to protect you now."

Ji Cang was the Tyrant of the Sea, but Shen Lan was the only one who could calm him.

When the shadows of the deep sea began to reveal their fangs, Shen Lan discovered that he was bound to them by countless ties.

Why had he been abandoned? What was his true origin? Would his existence bring hope or destruction?

Ji Cang stood by his side and declared with unwavering resolve,

"No matter what happens, I'll always be your strongest shield and sharpest spear."

At night, Ji Cang gently stroked Shen Lan's fish tail, his fingertips tracing the patterns of the scales.

"Don't hide. Dragons have only one mate in their entire lives. Once we choose someone, it's for life."

Shen Lan smiled, leaned close to Ji Cang's ear, and whispered,

"You're the king I've chosen. I'll always stand by your side."

[Reading Guide]

1. A beautiful, powerful, tragic, and resilient merfolk bottom x a top dragon who plays the fool while hiding his nature as an apex predator.

2. The top's name is Ji Cang. Ji is pronounced in the second tone. It's easy to read!

3. Two powerful leads, devoted to each other, and mutually saved. The bottom starts off weak but grows stronger later, and the wealthy family will get its comeuppance.

4. This story shares a universe with After His Cross-Dressing Identity Was Exposed, the Best Actor Became My Accomplice, but it's a standalone story, so feel free to dive in.

Theme: Work hard to make each day count, and leave no regrets!