The Movie King Only Wants to Be a Pretty Face in Showbiz
Plot Version: Qi Linyuan debuted at twenty-two, and at twenty-three, his face was ruined. Since then, he played minor roles, worked as a stand-in, and endured fourteen years of agony and struggle. At last, a low-budget film brought him redemption, earning him the coveted Best Actor award. Just when he thought his future might finally go smoothly, he was reborn—returned to the days when no one knew his name. Qi Linyuan: I have an expletive on the tip of my tongue, but I’m not sure if it’s appropriate. Soon, however, he realized that though he was insignificant now, he hadn’t yet sacrificed his looks to save the scumbag. Qi Linyuan: Suddenly, I feel full of possibilities again! With his exquisite face and pitiful charm, Qi Linyuan not only reclaimed everything he once gave away during the scumbag’s rise to fame, trampling him beneath his feet, but also won the adoration of countless fans. The fans loved everything about him—except his apparent lack of ambition, as he seemed content to be a beautiful ornament. But the entertainment industry always needs beautiful ornaments, so the fans kept following him. They watched him play role after role: the fragile ornament, the stubborn ornament, the aloof ornament... Each was dazzling and unique, and aside from the similar face, no one could tell they were played by the same person. He could even go toe-to-toe with acting heavyweights. Fans: Oh, oh, oh! We approve of this kind of ornament! True ornaments: We do NOT approve! Kick this imposter out for disturbing the market order! Romance Version: To repay a debt of gratitude from his previous life, Qi Linyuan decided to stay close to Ji Yuchen and help him escape the fate of being destroyed by petty schemers. His heart was pure as the sun and moon, yet his beauty was too striking, and his eyes seemed endlessly tender. Ji Yuchen: I suspect he likes me. Qi Linyuan: ? Ji Yuchen: Let me test him. Qi Linyuan: ?? Ji Yuchen: As I thought—he likes me! Qi Linyuan: ??? Notes: * Emperor of the Screen who loves being a beautiful ornament (bottom) VS domineering CEO who strategizes his own romance (top), 1v1, happy ending. * The protagonists are original characters. ——Boundary for pre-orders—— Title: “Blind Date With My Nemesis From a Past Life [Interstellar]” Synopsis: From the moment they entered the imperial court, Xu Qingyuan and Lu Mingyi disliked each other, exchanging barbs whenever possible. Xu Qingyuan’s favorite insult: "Brainless, nothing but a brute." Lu Mingyi’s favorite retort: "Ha, useless scholar." Later, when invaders threatened the borders, Lu Mingyi died on the battlefield; while treacherous ministers seized power, Xu Qingyuan risked his life to admonish the king. Yet Xu Qingyuan did not die—instead, he transmigrated to a bizarre world with a brand-new gender system, and he was now an omega. Xu Qingyuan: What on earth is this??? As the eldest son of the Xu family who failed in his suicide attempt, Xu Qingyuan was strictly guarded. Only by agreeing to a blind date with the notorious alpha from the Lu family could he regain his freedom. Faced with a choice between trying again to end his life and taking a calculated approach, Xu Qingyuan chose the latter. He gathered every piece of information about the alpha, intending to disguise himself as the kind of omega the alpha loathed. That way, the alpha would reject him, Xu Qingyuan would be free, and both would walk away satisfied. He prepared meticulously, confident as he headed to the dinner—and then he saw Lu Mingyi. The latter exuded a murderous aura, unapproachable, exactly like the alpha described in the dossier. Xu Qingyuan: ...Maybe I should just try suicide again. Clinging to the slim hope that they merely looked alike, Xu Qingyuan stepped forward—only to see Lu Mingyi’s expressionless face suddenly widen in surprise: "Bookworm?" Xu Qingyuan: ...I really ought to try suicide again! Notes: * Lu Mingyi (alpha, top) X Xu Qingyuan (omega, bottom): mortal enemies (?), now an AO pair, shining in a new world. * 1v1, happy ending.
The Movie King Only Wants to Be a Pretty Face in Showbiz
Qi Linyuan sat in the car, gazing at the trophy before him.
It was a highly prestigious Best Actor trophy—fourteen years ago, something his youthful ambition had assured him he would one day possess; thirteen years ago, it became something he believed would forever remain out of reach. That was the year he was disfigured saving his boyfriend, and in that same year, after a curt phone call—"Let's break up"—the other man vanished from the hospital without a trace.
He underwent treatment alone, was discharged alone, and alone in a cramped newly rented apartment, stared into the mirror at the scar that bisected half his face. The despair in his heart was like a river bursting its banks, surging toward him as he stood, solitary, on the low shore.
He had once thought that was the absolute nadir of his life. Yet when he finally grew accustomed to the scar and mustered the courage to look for work, he realized his true despair was only just beginning.
He was mocked, discriminated against, treated unfairly in every possible way. He once thought he’d die suddenly on the way to some walk-on role. Who could have imagined, after so many years, he would come this far?
“Well, you’re still here? Waiting for me?”
Qi Linyuan, lost in thought, was suddenly interrupted as someone flung open the car door and slipped inside, settling into the seat beside him.
The agent in the passenger seat had something to say but was silenced by Qi Linyuan’s hand on his shoulder. “Let me handle this.”
“Heh, exactly! You handle it. After all, loo
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