Ming Guanyu, hailed by his fans as an all-around superstar, was in a car accident and unexpectedly reborn as a pitiful child star.
His awful parents treated the child star as a money-making tool. They made him work every day and forbade him from going to school. They even complained that he was growing too fast, and starved him until he was hospitalized, where he died of anemia.
Everyone noticed that the timid child star from before had suddenly changed. Not only was he getting more and more beautiful, but his lovely, flirtatious eyes also seemed to hold an indescribable spark.
He was only filming an ordinary beverage commercial, but his adorable appearance made him an overnight sensation online.
He was only stuck in Hengdian because heavy snow had closed the roads, taking on countless roles as the childhood versions of leading characters, but his distinctive acting caught the eye of a top director at once.
He was only a substitute on a variety show, but his obedience, thoughtfulness, and high emotional intelligence made the movie stars who hated looking after children compete to have him.
Even just working a summer job, his portrayal of the little prince of the Jade Kingdom became the cherished dream boy of every historical-drama fan.
Antis: "Which child star can stay popular? He'll be ugly before long!"
But Ming Guanyu only grew more famous, staying popular into adulthood. Not only did he avoid becoming ugly, he also became an international all-around star in film, television, and music.
A max-level child prodigy returns to the entertainment industry. It would defy all reason if he didn't become famous.
Antis: "His parents went to prison for fraud. He's no good either!"
The president of Wanming Group, who never posted on his personal account, quietly came online: "@Ming Guanyu, let me introduce you. This is my younger brother."
If you weren't lucky enough to be born to decent parents, then choose a new pair for yourself later.
After finishing his concert, Ming Guanyu hurried to his movie premiere. He was about to be late when a helicopter suddenly landed right in front of him.
The man in a tailored suit had a noble air and sharply defined features. Huo Ting was a friend of his older brother, and one of the candidates Ming Guanyu had once picked as a brother for himself.
Ming Guanyu knew Huo Ting looked down on him for scheming to be adopted by a wealthy family. He even thought Ming Guanyu had ulterior motives for getting close to his frail older brother.
"What are you doing here?"
The man raised an eyebrow. "I was passing by."
Many years later, President Huo finally won the heart of the man he had long admired. Ming Guanyu was astonished to discover that Huo Ting had dedicated an entire villa to collecting his fan merchandise and related memorabilia.
Ming Guanyu was stunned. "...Then why didn't you let your parents adopt me back then?"
President Huo kissed his forehead and laughed with delight. "Because he was an idiot, and I'm clever. If I didn't become your brother, then of course I could pursue you."
1. A career-focused, absent-minded top-tier star X an arrogant, rude tycoon who later realizes he loves him. The gong looks down on him at first, then falls head over heels.
2. First he raises the kid, then they fall in love when he's an adult. The childhood years take up a longer portion of the story.
Theme: The road ahead is long, but it will shine brightly too.