The Nation's Favorite Couple Reunites for a Second Project

/No real-life models. No real-life models. No real-life models. The protagonist has an overwhelming aura! Extremely exaggerated! Entirely fictional. Tons of made-up details, my world, my rules./

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When it comes to the label “a real person in the industry,” one person unquestionably deserves it: Ming Liyu, who reached her peak as soon as she debuted and has stayed popular for seven years.

Her track record speaks for itself:

Five years ago, faced with a tidal wave of rumors and online flame wars, Ming Liyu logged onto social media in the early hours of the morning and posted this, pinning it to her profile:

[Single (I'll delete this when I'm taken). No plastic surgery. I don't fight for top billing. I obey the law.

Insulting my friends is the same as insulting me. If you insult people, don't be my fan. Thank you.]

Recently, Ming Liyu logged on in the early hours again, but didn't post anything. She simply and quietly removed “Single” from her pinned post.

Her fans immediately went wild.

Ming Liyu's Baby: ???

Love Ming Liyu Forever: Is it that man?

Ming Liyu Ming: Oh my god...

Ming Liyu's Fan Account: 99

Ming Liyu's Baby @ Ming Liyu's Fan Account: Bestie, do you know something?

Is Ming Liyu Taken Today: It has to be that man!!

Did the Liyu Couple Get Married Today: I told you victory would be mine [heart hands]

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Seven years ago, the school idol drama starring Ming Liyu and Sheng Yan became a huge hit. The two quickly rose to the A-list, and the Liyu ship took off. Countless people begged for them to star together again. Sadly, they were never seen together again, leaving only their annual birthday wishes to each other on social media.

Seven years later, the two worked together again. Their new drama was a hit before filming even began, and the Liyu ship dominated the conversation.

On the last day of filming, Ming Liyu held a bouquet as she took a photo with Sheng Yan, then asked him directly, “Mr. Sheng, are you in love with me?”

She saw Sheng Yan's eyes light up at once.

She had seen that look before, when they first met.

#MingLiyuIsTaken#

#MingLiyuShengYan#

#TheLiyuShipIsReal#

#TheLiyuShipGetsAHappyEnding#

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An excerpt from a Ming Liyu interview five years ago:

Reporter: Your pinned post caused quite a stir. Could you talk about what you were thinking when you wrote it?

Ming Liyu: My thinking was simple. I didn't want all that negativity to keep spreading and end up affecting other people... When I saw people attacking and insulting each other because of me, I started wondering if I was even suited to appear on screen. I wanted to bring people some positive energy... If some of my friends become hostile because they like me, then I've failed them...

Reporter: Did you ever think that post might cost you future acting opportunities?

Ming Liyu: I did, but I wasn't afraid. I have all my limbs, and my intelligence is normal. If I switched careers, I wouldn't starve.

Theme: Love and freedom.