Who Isn't a Straight Guy? (Entertainment Industry)

Before returning to the country, Pei Zhiyu was determined to become a singer-dancer. But after coming home, his older sister arranged for him to form a fake romantic pairing with his colleague Lin Hansu, pretending to be a couple for publicity.

He refused without a second thought. "Are you kidding? I'm straight!"

But his sister shot him down with, "Singer-dancers have no stage. Fake romance is the future." Left with no choice, he had to accept a roundabout route: first act in dramas and build a fan base, then make his way onto the stage.

When the company learned that Lin Hansu, the darling of the group, was beautiful and adorable, gentle, and a subtle actor, and that he'd been paired with the CEO's own younger brother, Pei Zhiyu, for a publicity couple, it wasn't just Pei Zhiyu who objected. Every male entertainer in the company was unhappy.

If he can do it, why can't we?

Pei Zhiyu scoffed at them. Hah, it was just a way for a pretty boy to win people over. I'm straight. I won't fall for it!

Pei Zhiyu had imagined Lin Hansu might cling to him for his handsome face, tall, well-built figure, excellent singing voice, and the aura of being the CEO's younger brother.

He never imagined that Lin Hansu wouldn't care at all!

Later, their publicity pairing was about to come to an end.

But Pei Zhiyu took the initiative to find Lin Hansu and say, "If you want, I can keep doing this with you."

At the time, Lin Hansu was picking out the next publicity partner the company had chosen for him. Without even looking at Pei Zhiyu, he shook his head. "No need."

Pei Zhiyu was furious. "Why?"

Lin Hansu was perfectly calm. "I know you never wanted to pair up with me in the first place."

Pei Zhiyu was momentarily at a loss for words. He was just about to explain when Lin Hansu added, "Besides, I'm straight too."

Pei Zhiyu stared at Lin Hansu's almost preternaturally beautiful face, his eyes nearly popping out of his head.

You're straight?

Then what am I?

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A cold, dismissive top who falls hard later, all competitive sparks and a tough-talking, soft-hearted puppy at first sight, versus a charming beauty who only wants to work and repay a debt, and is oblivious to same-sex romance.

○ Set in a world where same-sex marriage is legal. No characters are based on real people.

○ A story of someone who is dismissive at first but falls hard later, a straight man who turns himself gay and then sets out to turn another straight man gay.

○ The bottom is truly straight. The top's older sister once helped him, so he treats the publicity pairing entirely as work and patiently puts up with all the top's nitpicking.

○ The top is unlikeable, even downright unpleasant, at first, but changes later.

○ The bottom is irresistible to everyone, but he's oblivious to romance and treats all his admirers like good buddies.

○ The author loves melodrama. Every plot point exists to bring this sweet little love story along. One-on-one romance, happy ending.

Synopsis posted on September 4, 2024. Screenshot saved.

Theme: Motivation matters more than ability, and changing yourself matters more than changing others