Girls' Love: Showbiz 百合-娛樂圈

1. 1 影 A Pair of Leading Ladies [Entertainment Industry] 影后成双[娱乐圈] Xuan Jian玄笺Baihe (GL)1.5M WordsCompleted [The mainland simplified Chinese edition has been retitled Chasing the Light. The print edition is now available on all platforms!] The comic of the same name is serialized on Bilibili. The audio drama of the same name is available on the Fanjiao app. Lu Yinbing won the Golden Cong Award for Best Actress with her performance in Breaking Through the Snow. Rising star Xia Yitong lost out and broke down on the spot, sobbing in front of the cameras. Their fans started a massive war of insults on Wei 195.2kFavorites244.8kClicks/ch380.2kGifts

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   The first story about the entertainment industry, it's really good. I like Lu Yinbing's proud confidence, his humor as a veteran cadre, and his straightforward personality. The unrequited love in the early and middle stages of the romance is truly bittersweet, but once you realize you love each other, there's no more emotional angst. However, the angst caused by the psychological illness is terrifying, giving me a long period of PTSD. I almost couldn't breathe while watching it. From a professional perspective, this depiction may be unrealistic and full of loopholes, but the point is not to be too professional, but to explore possibilities. Watching the protagonists work hard to adjust themselves and heal for each other, for themselves, and for each other, and that their separation was also out of necessity, and that they could not build something new without breaking down the old, is very moving.

2. 2 放 Unrestrained [Entertainment Industry] 放肆[娱乐圈] Xuan Jian玄笺Baihe (GL)2.3M WordsCompleted [Published in simplified Chinese under the new title "True Colors". The print edition is now available on various platforms!] At only 22, Tang Ruoyao wins the Best Actress award and has a bright future ahead. The next day, media outlets flood the internet with press releases hailing her as “the next Qin Yinong.” Tang Ruoyao’s fans are furious. Qin Yinong has a face that could topple kingdoms and a terrible rep 349.8kFavorites565.3kClicks/ch1.4MGifts

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   It's over 2 million words... The theme is "sugar daddy x canary". It's just a mutual redemption. I admire the younger woman's unwavering determination to walk towards the older woman who is covered in thorns, even if she will be riddled with holes herself. The older woman's charm is undeniable; the initial sense of dominance combined with her gentle, older sisterly aura is simply irresistible. Her backstory, however, is heartbreaking—how could they treat her so cruelly?! There's no main plot; it focuses on the two actors acting in the movie and their interactions, but despite the long length and amount of text, it doesn't feel boring or drawn out. However, it is indeed a slow burn; you might not be able to get immersed in it if you don't settle down and watch it carefully. After I finished reading it, I couldn't get over it for a long time. I couldn't concentrate on any other books at that time, so I ended up going back and reading it several times.

3. 3 暗 A Secret Addiction [Entertainment Industry] 暗瘾[娱乐圈] Gu Lai Yi顾徕一Baihe (GL)608k WordsCompleted (Subscribe to the full novel to unlock bonus chapters) Cool, alluring classical dance goddess × quiet, reserved artifact conservator A-list star × water-town girl 1, Nan Xiaoxue is the classical dance goddess no one in the entertainment industry dares dream of. She became a principal dancer at eighteen, and has devoted herself entirely to the stage ever since, keeping to herself. An Chang is an unremarkable artifact conservator in 139.6kFavorites148.6kClicks/ch258.7kGifts

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   Artifact restorer x dancer It's a very delicate and slow-burning story. Once you start reading, it's like stepping into the small town in the story, so peaceful that you can almost hear the sounds of nature. They both knew perfectly well that their entanglement would only remain in the small town, would not last long, and would not lead to anything; both were confident that they could let go. But when it comes to the dancers leaving the town, the calm situation begins to ripple, and this tension is truly captivating.

4. 4 致 To the Goddess [Showbiz GL] 致女神（娱乐圈GL） Mi Naonao米闹闹Baihe (GL)209k WordsCompleted [Blurb] To Luo Yi [VIP Announcement] This novel will become a paid title on May 4. Three chapters will be posted on launch day. [My Weibo] This is Mi Naonao Theme: 19.8kFavorites64.8kClicks/ch12.1kGifts

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   A broken mirror is mended. It's not long, and it doesn't focus on the entertainment industry, but it's still very entertaining. The first-person perspective and the protagonist's feelings of inferiority are well-written, but you can also see that she is actually very lively, considerate, and articulate. In addition, the first-person internal monologues make her seem humorous and adorable. When facing a goddess, one should completely offer oneself up. What's most amazing is the goddess's perspective. In just three short chapters, she directly reveals the protagonist's virtues and importance in her eyes. From their first meeting to dating, and then to the inexplicable breakup, her emotional journey is clearly depicted. And although the goddess appears aloof, you can feel her genuine love throughout the writing. Absolutely fantastic!

5. 5 余 Feelings That Remain [Reborn] 余情可待[重生] Min Ran闵然Baihe (GL)538k WordsCompleted As actress Jing Xiu’s wedding was underway, Weibo was flooded with the explosive news that “newly crowned actress Ji Youyan has died after drinking herself into a stupor.” Then another headline suddenly broke: the wedding had been canceled for some reason. Ji Youyan woke from a deep sleep and was shocked to discover she had returned to three years earlier. That was the second year after she and Jing Xiu broke up. This time, she swore she would never lose her again. Through all the years we mis 259.3kFavorites376.7kClicks/ch488.1kGifts

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   Broken mirror mended It's a truly heartfelt story of reconciliation after a broken relationship. Watching the protagonist slowly change and become braver is genuinely touching. The reason for their rebirth was explained very clearly, which made it even more touching. It wasn't easy for either of them.

6. 6 交 The Exchanged Leading Ladies 交换影后 Jun sola君solaBaihe (GL)1.1M WordsCompleted [Complete, with a newly added bonus chapter] Ruan Yeshen has fallen out of the limelight, while her contemporary, Xi Mo, is now at the height of her fame, practically a national goddess. That is, until a bizarre terrorist attack at a press conference. When Ruan Yeshen woke up, she discovered she was in Xi 90.1kFavorites150.2kClicks/ch328.6kGifts

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   The caption initially suggested a love-hate relationship, but upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a decade-long unrequited love. After writing it on and off for 10 years, I finally finished it. I absolutely love the character design. I've watched the first half of the movie many times. The transformation from distrust and anxiety when they first switched bodies to caring and feeling sorry for each other after getting to know each other is so captivating. The part about supernatural beings and ghosts was also well written, but the ending was a bit rushed. It covered everything that needed to be said, but that was about it. The boss's motives were a bit foolish, which is a real shame. The biggest regret is that both female leads starred in the same movie, and several chapters even referenced the movie's plot—it was incredibly captivating!! And then, *snap*! Gone! It feels like this movie was only made to promote the couple through a kissing scene, and they didn't even finish writing the plot. It's so frustrating! They should have just said they wouldn't write it in the first place. Thankfully, they did star in a TV series together before that, which was a master-servant relationship and was really good.

7. 7 林 The Wolf's Gaze 林视狼顾 Xuan Jian玄笺Baihe (GL)1.4M WordsCompleted [New Novel: "Unrestrained [Entertainment Industry]" is now live. Head to my author page to read it.] The radio drama "Lin Shi Lang Gu" is available on the Fanjiao app! The voice actors are amazing! ※ Contract marriage, marriage before love, pretending turns real. Blurb: Lin Yuewei has to make it big in the entertainment industry or go home and inherit the family fortune. After three years of making it on her own, she finally becomes a superstar. Everyone in the industry says she has powerful co 131kFavorites223.6kClicks/ch299.5kGifts

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   The entertainment industry isn't a very important topic either. The core of the "marriage first, love later" theme should be about how two people work together to get to know each other. Both of them are skilled in combat, and one of them is particularly jealous. They argue and fight every day, which is really funny. But at least there is communication. Having a mouth is really important. Anyway, if one communication is not enough, keep communicating until a consensus is reached or a compromise is accepted. Another main storyline is investigating their origins, which is good, but the previous generation was really stupid, especially since both of their fathers were emotional scumbags, hmm...

8. 8 她 She Is the Protagonist 她是主角 So Hot I Faint热到昏厥Baihe (GL)760k WordsCompleted The print edition under the same title is now available on all platforms. ● None of the characters are based on real people. Please respect that, thank you. ● No adaptations. No adaptations. No adaptations. ● Tang Hanqiu x Yu Rubing, 1v1, HE. ● Lighthearted, goofy comedy. Everything serves the plot, so please don't overthink the logic. ● Weibo: @HasTheCuckooPassedOutFromTheHeatToday ● War 105.6kFavorites176.8kClicks/ch142.6kGifts

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   Transmigrating into a book X Rebirth (?) The writing is witty and well-paced, featuring two mature and elegant women. I can honestly say I laughed in every chapter, but I especially loved how beautifully this book depicted the "moment of falling in love." The subsequent tug-of-war between the two was a little bittersweet, but it still brought a smile to my face. The main storyline of the two working together to fight against the system's arrangements is also progressing very well. I remember it was my first systematic article, and the reading experience was excellent.

9. 9 心 A Heart-Stirring Feast 心动盛宴 Xuan Jian玄笺Baihe (GL)702k WordsCompleted The twenty-seventh Bai Haitang Awards have concluded. Bai Xixu, known in the industry as “Beauty Bai,” was nominated for Best Actress right at her debut, but lost to veteran actress Pei Yanqing, who has been acting for eleven years. Reporters expected the two to be at each other’s throats. Instead, one lifted the other’s dress on the red carpet. Pei Yanqing even said straight to the cameras, “I’ve seen Xiao Bai’s work. She’s the Best Actress in my heart.” The internet went wild shipping them. [ 77.4kFavorites108.7kClicks/ch246.7kGifts

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   It's good. Although I started from the middle, it's the first time I've followed an entire story from beginning to end. I really love Sister Pei, who is unconditionally gentle to her lover. Even though it was just love at first sight, her devotion felt so profound. Divorce reality shows are entertaining, and the back-and-forth is quite interesting, but upon closer examination, they seem rather forced. But that doesn't stop me from liking it.

10. 10 二 The Second-Generation Heir Is Always Breaking Character 二世祖总在崩人设 Xuan Jian玄笺Baihe (GL)1.3M WordsCompleted As a professional extra in a film studio, Zhuang Sheng has played everyone from a palace maid who dies in a flash without a name in a harem drama to a faceless corpse in a war movie. Wherever Zhuang Sheng goes, no one can stop him. It was only because he took one extra look at Lou Ningzhi in the crowd that he wound up wishing he could gouge his own eyes out. CP: A rich young master who thinks his persona will never crack and is delighted by the occasional bit of mischief VS a thirty-eighth-tier 55.9kFavorites101.6kClicks/ch185.4kGifts

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    Rich second-generation heir in thongs x 18th-tier actress The rich second generation actually has normal values, but she acts a bit arrogant because she has money, but she is still willing to squeeze into a very small rented apartment with her girlfriend. This actor is truly an 18th-tier actor, or even a 32nd-tier extra, but his hard work and personal charm are well portrayed. But this person doesn't focus on career development. The core issue is "how to strike a balance in the relationship between outsiders and actors." So after an actor finally becomes famous, they take the initiative to step down from the stage, but not completely. Instead, they choose to seriously learn the craft and act in plays, which is not a bad thing. However, the ending of the main story felt abrupt, as if the story wasn't fully told, and you have to read the epilogue to feel complete. Then, I personally prefer the Lou sisters, the side couple: the flirtatious CEO older sister and the arrogant doctor second sister. It's a fake incestuous relationship, and they're so cute together!

11. 11 逢 Playing a Part 逢场入戏 Ning Yuan宁远Baihe (GL)370k WordsCompleted [Print edition publication updates: Weibo @Ningyuan430] Chen Ge, an actress with no name to speak of, finally lands her first job in a year: appearing on a web variety show made by an equally obscure production team. But her barely-known on-screen pairing partner openly praises her while putting her down behind the scenes. Just as Chen Ge is wavering between walking out and swallowing her pride to collect her paycheck, her on-screen partner suddenly gets paired with someone else, the show's enti 47.9kFavorites65.8kClicks/ch54.7kGifts

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    It's a brainless sweet treat. It's so enjoyable to watch a famous writer's domineering yet loving wife; the interactions are so sweet.

12. 12 讨 Winning Favor [Entertainment Industry] 讨好[娱乐圈] Bored to the End无聊到底Baihe (GL)409k WordsCompleted Lin Weimeng transmigrated into the villainess she'd written herself. She was an entertainment-industry top-tier star, a famous spoiled diva who stole the heroine's opportunities and the person she loved. Her only purpose was to be relentlessly humiliated and crushed by Lu Yuwei, the heroine who had returned from the dead. With a powerful will to survive, Lin Weimeng dutifully began acting like Lu Yuwei's biggest fan. She gave her all the good opportunities and showered her with praise! "Teacher 17.4kFavorites41.8kClicks/ch15.8kGifts

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    I remember it was a mindless, silly little cookie. It wasn't bad, but I forgot about it a few months after watching it... It was just average, nothing particularly memorable.

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