My Archenemy, the Movie Emperor, Says He Doesn't Want a Divorce

Coming soon: "Honey, That Costs Extra". The blurb is at the end. Please add it to your reading list, mwah~

[Blurb]

Gu Tingzhou, the top-tier star who shot to fame the moment he debuted,

personally debunked the fan-made pairing between himself and movie star Yi Huaijiang. Though the two had never even appeared together, they became publicly known as rivals.

Then one afternoon, the two suddenly announced they were getting married.

Fans on both sides: ???

*

Before the announcement

The moment they saw each other, both men scowled in perfect sync.

Their manager asked cautiously, “You two... know each other?”

Gu Tingzhou rolled his eyes. “We’re not close. I’m his dad.”

Yi Huaijiang sneered. “What a coincidence. So am I.”

Their manager broke down. “Then what exactly is your relationship?”

The first day after the announcement

The group chat “A Loving Family” instantly filled with 99+ messages.

Yi Huaijiang: How are we going to explain this?

Gu Tingzhou, rubbing his temples: Explain what? Forget it. We’ll divorce tomorrow.

The thirtieth day after the announcement

“Jiangzhou” takes the number one spot on the CP rankings.

Jiangzhou fans: Fun fact, Brother Jiang is exactly one year and one day older than Zhouzhou. He was born to be number one.

Zhoujiang fans: Wake up, your Zhouzhou’s surname is Gu! Gu is a classic danmei surname. He’s the chosen tsundere younger top!

The solo fans on both sides, steadfast as ever: Did Jiangzhou get divorced today? Not yet.

Gu Tingzhou blows his top: We’ll divorce tomorrow! But that bastard Yi Huaijiang is not allowed to top him!

The hundredth day after the announcement

On a variety show, the game’s penalty is a thirty-second kiss.

Gu Tingzhou wastes no time and goes straight for him.

Yi Huaijiang actually hesitates for once. “Have you lost your mind?”

Gu Tingzhou: “Getting cold feet?”

Yi Huaijiang gives a scoffing laugh. “Weren’t you going to get divorced?”

Gu Tingzhou gives up resisting and kisses him decisively. “Divorce my ass.”

*

Half a year later, the supertopic “Did Jiangzhou Get Divorced Today?” is suddenly visited by the actual stars.

Among a sea of check-in posts saying “Not yet,” two new posts right next to each other stand out.

[@Gu TingzhouZ: This marriage is a trap. Can’t get out. Let’s call it quits.]

The attached image is a nine-panel collage: photos of the two together from childhood to adulthood, plus a picture of them holding hands with wedding rings on.

[@Yi Huaijiang: Don’t even think about it [smile] //@Gu TingzhouZ: This marriage is a trap. Can’t get...]

A seemingly aloof, truly sharp-tongued movie-star gong × a sharp-tongued but soft-hearted, quick-tempered top-tier-star shou

Yi Huaijiang (gong) × Gu Tingzhou (shou)

Coming Soon

Sweet, money-loving ray-of-sunshine shou × aloof, scheming CEO gong

Xia Xundeng suddenly dies and wakes up as the real young master of a wealthy family, who was switched at birth.

The original character was withdrawn and taciturn from childhood, bullied by his adoptive family. He dropped out of high school to work and was even forced to shoulder enormous debts.

Faced with Xie Yunxiu, who gives off a strong “stay away from me” vibe yet claims to be his wealthy fiance,

Xia Xundeng thinks of the two-digit balance in his bank account. The smile curling across his lips is sweet and obedient.

Money isn’t important. He mostly just needs a husband.

*

Money can’t buy everything, but without it, you can’t do a thing!

Xia Xundeng’s strategy of clinging to a powerful benefactor works wonderfully. His allowance keeps getting bigger, and he even receives a supplementary card.

Looking at the huge sums being deposited into his little nest egg, Xia Xundeng’s tears start flowing from the corners of his mouth.

The stray dog he rescued has heart failure and urgently needs surgery? Use hubby’s card.

The freshly cooked junk food at the street stall that he’s never tried before? Use hubby’s card.

The new uniforms at the prestigious university he failed to get into cost 200 apiece? Use hubby’s card.

His wealthy biological parents are about to go bankrupt, but still want to come begging for money? ...Oh, he can’t use the card for that.

Looking at his bank balance, which keeps ringing with alerts while only the last few digits change at a snail’s pace,

Xie Yunxiu: ...?

Who’s making such outrageous demands?

*

With the marriage contract about to expire, Xia Xundeng packs his things, ready to enjoy a comfortable retirement. But when he turns around, he’s cornered back onto the bed.

The man, usually so cool and composed, has a burning look in his eyes and an overwhelming air of dominance.

Xia Xundeng belatedly covers his butt. “Hubby, that costs extra...”

Xie Yunxiu’s expression darkens. He simply lowers his head and seals Xia Xundeng’s lips with his.

Money isn’t a problem. His wife has to stay.

[Important content warnings]

1. Both are each other’s first and only, and they’re each other’s first love.

2. No real people are used as models!! Jiangzhou is neither split up nor reversed!!

3. Same-sex marriage is legal in this alternate setting. The details aren’t meant to be realistic, so please don’t nitpick!

Theme: Respect both parties’ wishes