A Socially Anxious Nobody Goes Viral by Watching the Drama

Wen Feiran is perfectly ordinary: introverted, socially anxious, and relegated to playing a background extra on variety shows.

He knows his place, too. He never tries to draw attention, instead hiding from the cameras in a corner.

The first time, he stumbles upon a supposedly loving couple, both celebrated for their talent and virtue, tearing into each other over a divorce.

The second time, it's a supposedly innocent male idol sweet-talking his six older girlfriends.

By the umpteenth time, there's enough scandal involving stepmothers and sisters-in-law to fill a library...

Wherever he goes, gossip follows. No one's secrets are safe!

Netizens, long since tired of scripted variety shows and phony compliments, cry, "Camera, follow him! We want more drama!"

Wen Feiran becomes a surefire ratings magnet. His fan count skyrockets, and opportunities come chasing after him.

Wen Feiran, who only wants to leave the entertainment industry: "Noooo, please!"

Later, netizens discover that Wen Feiran is also incredibly handsome.

When he's active, he can race cars with effortless flair and dominate video games.

When he's quiet, he can paint in the traditional style, practice calligraphy, and stun an audience with a single performance.

In short, if it doesn't involve socializing, he can do it.

??? This is just some nobody?!

Looks like he's got plenty of secrets of his own!

Wen Feiran trembles as he desperately tries to keep his secret identities under wraps.

The truth is, he was once recruited to carry out missions across different worlds-and he has a secret spouse.

***

Gu Sui'an, a film emperor who retired from showbiz to inherit the family business, suddenly joins a variety show with great fanfare.

He shows off like a peacock, hides from the cameras with Wen Feiran, and even abandons his aloof persona to share gossip with him.

One day, Wen Feiran disappears from the livestream again, and the cameraman instinctively follows.

The camera catches Gu Sui'an backing him into a corner, step by step. "When are you going to acknowledge who I am to you?"

Netizens: "Oh-ho! Wen Feiran really never disappoints. He was hiding the juiciest secret of all!"

A little advance announcement for my upcoming novel, The Great Beagle King, but a Therapy Dog:

After Gu Xingge dies in an accident, he transmigrates into a dog.

Before he can even come to terms with it, he looks up and sees his archrival's expressionless face.

Damn you, Xie Zhaoheng! You're actually making me be your dog?!

Before he can howl in outrage, someone beside him lets out a piercing shriek.

"That's so cruel! How can you make a beagle a therapy dog?!"

Gu Xingge: "..."

In an instant, his grief and anger vanish, replaced by the thrill of getting to torment his archrival.

Heh-heh. Time to show you the power of the Great Beagle King and his signature half-rim eyeliner!

He must be served the finest food and drink-and he insists on eating at the table.

He burrows under Xie Zhaoheng's covers and goes wer-wer right in his ear.

If he doesn't get to live in a grand villa, he'll tear the place apart.

And he demands a five-hour walk every day, rain or shine.

Xie Zhaoheng is gloomy and weary of life, teetering on the edge of losing control-until this outrageous Great Beagle King drags him back.

To take care of his dog, he no longer dares to punish himself with sleepless nights. Instead, he grabs sleep whenever he can and eats hearty meals. Walking the dog gets him out in the sunshine and gives him plenty of exercise, too.

Gu Xingge excelled as a human, and he's every bit as outstanding as a dog.

Just as he's about to congratulate himself on his therapeutic prowess, the monsters and demons in Xie Zhaoheng's family come knocking, bringing their sordid messes with them.

Seeing how pitiful his archrival looks, Gu Xingge goes wer-wer and chases them away. Then he generously offers Xie Zhaoheng his broad chest to lean on.

Remember, I'm the only one in this world allowed to bully you!

***

Gu Xingge accidentally discovers that his archrival's secret room is plastered with photos of him.

Tsk, tsk. This guy must really hate me. He probably curses at my photos every day. Maybe he even throws darts at them.

Sure enough, he watches as Xie Zhaoheng glares fiercely at one for a few seconds, then leans in...

And kisses the photo.

Gu Xingge's expression slowly contorts.

"Aaaah, my eyes! I'm tainted!!"

***

Xie Zhaoheng has a privileged family background, a handsome face, and an impressive record of accomplishments. His life seems perfect.

No one knows that his world is utterly dark, illuminated by a single shining star.

After that star falls, he cannot bear the loneliness and prepares to follow it into another world.

But when he opens his eyes, the rambunctious Great Beagle King has become a young man, sleeping peacefully in his arms.

His dream has come true. His star is back.

Theme: Face life with a sunny outlook and make the most of every day.