Republican Young Master: Transmigrated as a Fake Heir in Showbiz
Su Jiu Ying
Gu Wenyue, the youngest scion of the illustrious Gu family during the Republic era, is a refined, elegant nobleman well-versed in classical arts and literature. He transmigrates into a modern, plot-driven career novel without romance, where the protagonist is the true heir of a wealthy family. Gu Wenyue becomes a short-lived cannon-fodder character—a fake young master with the same name and little screentime. The original host hides his identity as a wealthy fake young master, trying to rise to stardom on his own merits, but ends up as a barely-relevant C-lister in the entertainment industry, mocked as an uncultured "ninth-grade dropout." On his first day in this world, during a variety show quiz segment, Gu Wenyue casually answers questions with his encyclopedic knowledge—and suddenly goes viral. **On-set reactions:** - The other guests are utterly outclassed by his expertise. - The audience is captivated by his sudden shift into a dignified, scholarly nobleman's demeanor. - The director, instead of getting angry at his disruption of the planned script, gives him even more screen time. By the end of the live broadcast, Gu Wenyue’s Weibo followers skyrocket from 200,000. His overjoyed agent: *"Wenyue, you’re finally blowing up!"* The lazily indifferent Gu Wenyue: *"Huh... really?"* Once the entertainment industry’s "ninth-grade dropout," Gu Wenyue now becomes its celebrated literary prodigy—mastering poetry, prose, and calligraphy with an impeccable memory, making him a hot commodity for variety shows. His aristocratic charm also lands him invitations from top fashion magazines, runway shows, and luxury brands. **However:** The slothful Gu Wenyue has conditions: - No traveling for shoots. - No evening recordings. - No acting, singing, or dancing. - No running or sports. - *"Any local gigs where I can just nap on set? Priority consideration!"* His agent and career-focused fans: *(Grinding teeth in frustration.)* — One day, a blurry photo circulates online: Gu Wenyue beside a stern, besuited man opening the door of a Bentley for him. As Gu Wenyue’s fame surges, rivals attack him with rumors—painting him as a fame-hungry social climber leeching off a rich patron, a fraud with a manufactured persona. Soon after, the elite Gu family issues a public statement: *"Gu Wenyue is our adopted son, raised as one of our own since childhood."* The internet erupts. Those who slandered him or plotted against him tremble in fear. — Forced to return to the Gu family to care for his ailing adoptive father, Gu Wenyue unexpectedly stumbles into a life of idle luxury. - When he mentions craving crab roe noodles after disliking the family chef’s meals, the icy, reticent true heir, Gu Jincheng, orders: *"Put on your coat. We’re going out."* The next day, two master chefs are hired. - When he showcases flawless calligraphy on a show, Gu Jincheng sends staff to buy it live for over 200,000 yuan. - While he sleeps through entertainment scandals, Gu Jincheng works overnight with the PR team to shield his reputation. - Wherever he dozes off, the reliable Gu Jincheng carries him to bed—even remembering to water his narcissus plants.