Wen Jing, a celebrity with powerful industry connections, is sent by his agent, after tremendous effort, to play the third male lead in an acclaimed director's arthouse film.
On his first day on set, his agent takes him to pay his respects to the director.
The director gives this pretty-boy idol a fake smile, then turns to the lead, who is getting his costume and makeup done, and smiles with genuine warmth.
"Ning Sheng, this is your younger brother in the film."
Ning Sheng? Wen Jing's expression stiffens. Just as his emotions begin to churn, the male lead finally gets up from where he's sitting.
"Fu Ningsheng?" Wen Jing stares at the man in shock.
"You two know each other?" the director asks, surprised.
"We're not close," Fu Ningsheng says coldly. He hasn't said a word until now.
Wen Jing can't help gritting his teeth. If he remembers right, this guy confessed to him in high school, didn't he?
Help! What do I do if I have to play brothers with my former admirer?
Wen Jing's first day on set: I'm straight.
Wen Jing's second day on set: I'm straight. What cologne is Fu Ningsheng wearing?
Wen Jing's third day on set: I'm straight, but Fu Ningsheng definitely still likes me.
Wen Jing's nth day on set: I'm straight, but Fu Ningsheng really seems to love me.
The day Wen Jing leaves the set: How can Fu Ningsheng not like me?
The first day of pursuing Fu Ningsheng: It doesn't matter if you don't like me. I'll just love you.
Emotionally oblivious, laid-back top × straight bottom who overthinks everything
Notes:
1. The bottom is straight and turned down the top's confession in high school. Please don't read if this bothers you.
2. The top's emotional obliviousness is an illness, but he'll get better later. They both love each other very much, and their feelings for each other are strong. Please don't read if this bothers you.
3. Both are each other's first love, and neither has been with anyone else. They belong to each other in body and heart.
4. Since the story involves the entertainment industry, it includes some stories-within-the-story and forum posts. Any comments by netizens are there to serve the plot and do not represent the author's personal views. Please don't read if this bothers you.
5. They dote on each other, they dote on each other, they dote on each other. Please don't read if you're particular about who gets more attention. (Please read this carefully. The author can't warn everyone about every possible trigger, and readers with strong preferences or fixed expectations may easily encounter something upsetting. I understand how painful it is to encounter content you dislike, so please take this warning seriously. This story is only for readers who enjoy watching a couple fall in love.)
6. No groveling redemption arc. No switching roles, no reversing the pairing, and no fantasizing about the characters. Please do not make extreme comments about the characters or the author.
Theme: When one door closes, another opens.
