Living Our Lives Together is the first variety show in China's entertainment industry to focus on people with physical disabilities. To repay a favor, Shu Shu, who had spent years working behind the scenes, steps in front of the cameras for the first time to appear on this livestreamed show.
She thought the only thing she'd have to get used to was the cameras everywhere. But unexpectedly, the show falls apart before the livestream has even gotten underway.
Her ex-girlfriend, whom she hasn't seen in seven years, suddenly comes back from the dead.
Their eyes meet. Neither says a word.
Her ex-girlfriend, Song Yisheng, has become a celebrated Best Actress, dazzling and radiant...
With a mouth that never speaks a kind word, it seems seven years have only honed her talent for putting on airs and her seductive charm.
Shu Shu can't avoid her. Annoyed beyond measure, she keeps her face cold, afraid that cursing her out would only make her happy, so she simply says nothing.
But the citrus scent that had been gone for seven years haunts her all the same.
When they draw lots to pick partners, the beauty holds the thin slip of paper between two fingers. Her peach-blossom eyes shimmer as she smiles, both wicked and beautiful, and teases her:
"Miss Shu, my dear partner, I look forward to working with you."
Song Yisheng used to lie awake through countless silent nights.
Her unexpected reunion with Shu Shu has left her in an even worse state. Seven years have long since worn away their affection.
But on the day they took promotional photos for the show, Song Yisheng gently wrapped a hand around Shu Shu's slender neck and covered her thin eyelids with the other.
Feeling the pulse in her neck and the flutter of her eyelashes beneath her fingers, Song Yisheng's lazy smile faded.
She drew out her words: "My ex-girlfriend, so you still love me."
Extra scene:
A wealthy influencer is a friend of Song Yisheng's from outside the entertainment industry. During a livestream after Song Yisheng publicly came out and announced her relationship, someone in the comments accused her of chasing clout and envying her friend.
The wealthy influencer saw it and sneered: "Me, jealous of Song Yisheng? Jealous that she's chasing her wife until she's desperate, or that she can't even get into her partner's bed?"
That night, Song Yisheng was called down from Shu Shu's bed and saw the trending topics prominently displayed.
#SongYishengChasesHerWifeUntilShesDesperate
#SongYishengCantEvenGetIntoHerPartnersBed
Her PR team rushed to issue a clarification. Song Yisheng posted: "Thanks for your concern. I'm already in bed."
A few minutes later, the trending topic was updated:
#SongYishengIsHappyAgainSis
Reading guide:
1. Main pairing: mature, gentle, actually wicked and spoiled Best Actress queen VS cool, sharp-tongued, actually tender and sensitive wheelchair beauty
2. Reconciliation after a breakup (sort of), with a groveling ex-girlfriend
3. The characters are not perfect. Please don't judge them too harshly.
4. The story is told mainly from the receiving partner's perspective. There will be no medical miracle, so please don't read if that bothers you~
P.S. The characters are not based on real people. The author doesn't follow celebrities or participate in fandoms, so please don't bring that into the comments. Point out any plot holes if you spot them.
Theme: How can you see a rainbow without weathering a storm?
