A Priceless Pearl of a Darling

Name: A Priceless Pearl of a Darling
Author: Bright as Brocade

天价明珠宝贝

by Bright as Brocade (明似绮)

Status: Completed
Length: 1.3M Words
Genre: Danmei (BL)
Era: Modern Era
Updated: 5d ago
Source: JJWXC

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Synopsis

Xie Yibai is a hugely popular actor in the Chinese entertainment industry, adored by countless female fans and exceptionally popular with men, too.

He has been in the business for years without a single scandal or smear, and all he wants is to focus on his career.

But reality is harsh. Fame fades, and he can't act in historical idol dramas forever.

So, to give his career a boost, Xie Yibai reluctantly accepted the attention of certain men.

To be fair, there was nothing wrong with men liking him.

With powerful backers, who needed to worry about getting good roles?

The problem was that more than one man liked him.

And those men... were prone to fighting.

Rumors about him spread all over the industry. Everyone was saying:

"That Teacher Xie must know some kind of spell. He bewitches people and steals their souls. That director and producer were such good friends, so why did they turn against each other over him?"

To escape this stormy mess as soon as possible, Xie Yibai worked himself to the bone, filming to earn money and earning money to film.

At last, he became a top-tier star, won the Best Actor award, and had both fame and fortune.

But... help! Why are there more and more men around him?

Some say he's a menace. Others say he's a priceless jewel.

And some have said he's the treasure everyone wants.

Faced with the rumors around him and the tangled relationships he has with the men in his life, Xie Yibai can only say: I don't want a storm of love and hate. I want my career to soar. Thank you.

Also known as: I Didn't Do Anything, So Why Did They Start Fighting?

Reader's Guide:

1. An innocent, universally adored male beauty. He flirts but doesn't date, and his tea-playing skills are maxed out.

2. This isn't a sweet, indulgent wish-fulfillment story. The protagonist grows over time, and the relationships are complicated and full of entanglements.

3. They compete for the role, and each must prove himself.

4. The official love interest is listed in the protagonist information. Happy ending.

[Important content warning] Two supporting love interests are not virgins. The main love interest and everyone else are virgins.

[★★Please note] The central conflict in the romance is multiple men competing for one man. The main love interest and Love Interest 2 are "good friends who fall out over love." Their friendship is part of the setup, and falling out over love is part of the plot. There is no flirtation between the male love interests. Please don't make comments suggesting otherwise.

Theme: Clear your mind of distractions, focus on your career, and reach the peak of life.

Stats

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318Chapters

6.6kFavorites

9.8Score

9.9kNutrient gifts

6kClicks per chapter

6.3kComments

Honours

75VIP Gold · Urban Danmei

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