A Priceless Pearl of a Darling

Xie Yibai is a popular actor in the Chinese entertainment industry, with countless female fans and an extraordinary knack for attracting men.

After years in the industry, he has not a single dating rumor or scandal to his name. All he wants is to focus on his career.

But reality is harsh: online popularity fades, and he cannot act in historical idol dramas forever.

So, for the sake of his career, Xie Yibai reluctantly accepts the attentions of a select few men.

To be fair, being liked by men is not entirely a bad thing.

With powerful backers, why worry about getting roles and opportunities?

-The bad part is that more than one man likes him.

And these men... tend to fight.

Before long, rumors about him are flying throughout the industry. Everyone is saying:

"That Mr. Xie must know how to cast spells, stealing souls and bewitching hearts. Otherwise, why would that director and producer, once such close friends, turn into bitter enemies over him?"

Desperate to escape this vicious cycle of bloodshed and drama as soon as possible, Xie Yibai throws himself into acting and earning money, earning money and acting.

-At last, he rises to the very top, wins Best Actor, and gains both fame and fortune.

But... help! Why are there more and more men around him?

Some call him a menace; others call him a priceless pearl.

Still others have called him the darling everyone wants.

Faced with the gossip around him and the men entangled with him in love and resentment,

Xie Yibai has only this to say: "I don't want an ocean of resentment and all-consuming love. I want my career to soar to its zenith, thank you."

Also titled I Didn't Do Anything, So Why Have They Started Fighting?

Reading Guide:

1. A pure-hearted, beautiful bottom whom everyone adores. He flirts but never dates, and his art of playing innocent is maxed out.

2. Not a sweet, pampering wish-fulfillment story. The protagonist grows over time, and the relationships are complex and deeply entangled.

3. Suitors compete for the position, each relying on his own abilities.

4. The endgame top is listed among the main characters. Happy ending.

[Important Content Warning] Two supporting tops are not virgins. The endgame top and all the others are virgins.

[★★ Please Note] The central romantic conflict of this story involves multiple tops competing for one bottom. The endgame top and Top No. 2 are "close friends who become bitter enemies over love." Their close friendship is the setup; their falling out over love is the plot. There are no romantically suggestive scenes between any of the tops. Please do not make comments suggesting otherwise.

Theme: Cast aside distractions, focus on your career, and reach the pinnacle of life.