Xie Qingtan is a little-known idol in the Chinese entertainment industry. Despite being far more talented and good-looking than his teammates, he is shut out of the spotlight by powerful industry players. Even so, rumors of dating, bullying, and unprofessional behavior circulate within the group, making him the most disliked member by far.
After taking a few hits, he lays low under a secret identity and starts creating original work. He writes songs, choreographs, and works with other industry professionals to promote their talents.
After helping several groups become famous, he gains popularity too, and collaboration offers pour in, including one from his own group.
Xie Qingtan waits for his contract to expire so he can reveal his secret identity and face-slap everyone.
But he becomes famous before his contract is up.
Top-tier star Qu Jing comes to their company to choose the lead for a music video. His remark, "Isn't he a teacher?" sends Xie Qingtan to the top of the trending charts. Years of hard work finally see the light of day.
Ordinary viewers tune in, see through the years of slander, and start speaking up for him of their own accord.
Little by little, he enters the public eye and becomes a bona fide top-tier star. When his teammates sneer that the only reason he's famous is because Qu Jing promotes him, Xie Qingtan calmly replies, "Don't like seeing me? Then enjoy watching me."
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Qu Jing is a fanboy of Xie Qingtan.
He knows that a couple pairing between two people with such different levels of fame would be like reaching for the moon, but he still wants them to have a fan page.
In the first few days after they meet, three of Qu Jing's four livestreams are for Xie Qingtan. They exchange gifts, visit each other's homes, and have dinner together...
He wants to do more things to show Xie Qingtan special affection, so people will catch a whiff of the sparks between them.
But when he goes home and searches every topic, not a single person has noticed. Everyone's praising him for appreciating talent...
He wants to say it's love for a person...
Later, on a variety show, Qu Jing looks for every chance to hold Xie Qingtan's hand, hug him, and hint at his feelings.
He thinks, now that I've confessed, surely someone will ship us!
But to his utter disbelief, the fans all think he's helping Xie Qingtan overcome his fear of heights, and praise him for being a good person...
He's a good man↘!
Later still, at the farewell concert, Xie Qingtan's teammates push him down the stairs. Furious, Qu Jing storms onto the stage and punches Xie Qingtan's teammate in front of tens of thousands of people.
That day, the first 49 trending topics are all about him beating someone up and Xie Qingtan's past experiences. Only the 50th topic, #LittleMouths, sticks out like a sore thumb.
Qu Jing clicks on it and is shocked to discover it seems to be a fan page for him and Xie Qingtan!
He opens it, ready to feast, only to find the fans seem to be shipping them as... brothers?
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After the group disbands, Xie Qingtan's first solo concert ends, and the topic #XieQingtanPlagiarized shoots to the top of the trending list. He's accused of plagiarizing the renowned producer Qing Bai Bu Qing Bai.
Comments below:
[Poor Teacher Qing Bai caught in the crossfire! Getting plagiarized by someone like this!]
[Finally, everyone has found out what a terrible person he is! I've always thought his songs sounded like Teacher Qing Bai's.]
[The freeloader has finally been exposed. I've never liked how Qu Jing always promotes him and he keeps playing the victim.]
But the topic doesn't stay up for long before Qing Bai Bu Qing Bai posts an update. Breaking with his usual habit of dressing to conceal his appearance, he is dressed brightly and neatly, with his stage makeup still on.
A few seconds of video set the whole internet ablaze.
"Hello, everyone. I'm Xie Qingtan."
Netizens: [!!!]
At the same time, dozens of idols and artists who have worked with Xie Qingtan post on Weibo, all beginning with the exact same words: [We welcome Teacher Qing Bai to reveal his true identity!!!]
Weibo crashes in an instant
1. The characters are not based on real people. Please don't associate them with anyone.
2. All group and song names in the story are made up. Any resemblance to real life is purely coincidental, and no real people served as models.
3. Monogamous, 1v1, HE.
Theme: Hard work brings surprises in the future
It is true that you may encounter many bad things in life, but there will be better things. 😍If you are not in a good condition right now, just take good care of your body first. I will always be waiting for you. Come on, come on, come on! [Compare Hearts][Compare Hearts][Compare Hearts] (PS The young couple are very sweet and love to watch!)
Come on, teacher! Although I can't do anything, I can only comment and encourage you😭Your body is the most important thing!!!
Boss, you need to take a good rest. It's so painful to have a cold and a fever 😭 I also had a cold recently and my throat was sore! Take care of yourself~ (Also, I really don't need to post it anymore, boss! Oh my, I just want to post a book review to support the teacher)
Boss, take care of yourself! Take your time! The latest chapter is particularly, very, very beautiful! 😭 😭 😭 The baby has suffered a lot 😭 😭 😭
Hug teacher! It is very difficult for girls to find jobs now 😭 😭 😭 I am studying engineering, and discrimination is very serious... Just keep your own pace, teacher! Don't feel bad about these things! I won't be allowed to wait for a broken company! 😭
Welcome back teacher hehehe! Will keep watching! 😍😍😍
It's okay!!! Come on, boss!!! Don't be stressed 😭 😍 It's really beautiful! Hehehe, I've been following the updates!!! Boss, just keep your own rhythm and not be disrupted! I've been following the last book all the way to this one, it's all very interesting! I hope the boss can recover soon, readers are waiting for you hehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehe with love-hearted eyes)[loving-hearted eyes][loving-hearted eyes]
Teacher, when will this script end? I feel so exhausted 😭 I feel like I can't catch up with TT after following it every day.
Waiting for the return!!! Ahhhhhhhh looking forward to TT
Ah ah ah ah ah, boss, please do more. 😭 😭 😭 It's really, really, really beautiful!