[Bratty, Clingy, Airheaded Actor Top × Softhearted, Sensitive, Good-Natured Director Bottom]
Li Pingxin once thought he was the quintessential case of someone unlucky in love but successful at work.
His ex-boyfriend had left him isolated and utterly exhausted, both physically and emotionally. Yet during a confusing internship, he happened upon a job opportunity, and just one year after graduating, he was already an executive director on a theatrical film set.
Chang Shi, so handsome he was almost dazzling, made a flashy entrance at that very moment. A young, connected rich kid who'd bought his way onto the production. Just thinking about him was enough to give Li Pingxin a headache.
But after Li Pingxin finally sorted out a conflict the clueless rich kid had started with a senior, he was still shaken when the other man turned around and came straight for him.
Chang Shi: "Would you like to share my meal allowance with me?"
Li Pingxin: ?
From then on, Chang Shi followed his every order, never caused trouble again, and went out of his way to make him happy. He even told Li Pingxin he wanted to pursue him.
Cut off from the outside world, film crews often shared meals on a whim, whether they were single or not. Dating just to enjoy a brief time together was a dead end.
Li Pingxin kept reminding himself not to act impulsively, but gradually fell for Chang Shi's half-gentle, half-insolent advances. Just as he finally let down his guard and wanted to trust their relationship, he spotted his ex-boyfriend and his ex-boyfriend's father at the premiere.
Chang Shi also wore a guilty expression. "...Dad."
Li Pingxin certainly remembered his ex-boyfriend saying he had a younger brother, and that the brothers were on bad terms and constantly fighting over things.
"Chang Shi, when did you find out that I used to date your brother?"
"Was it when you saw me and realized you knew me, your brother's ex, or did you know there was someone like me on this set before you joined?"
"Answer my question."
Chang Shi, for his part, was deeply indignant.
"Why should he and I only get one chance between us? Why can't that chance be mine?"
*The top is a virgin; the bottom isn't.
Theme: Know when to cut your losses
