The Deaf One Who Stopped Fighting Love

Playful yet pretending-to-be-serious, scheming old fox (gong) x physically weak but strong-willed, true ambitious strategist (shou) Xu Xi transmigrated into an entertainment industry power fantasy novel. In this world, all actors must pass promotions and exams to be certified professionals, with a live three-month annual performance review determining their rank. Xu Xi, who’d been sidelined for years, lit up: Awesome! But he’s just a sickly young man ridiculed by the internet, possessing nothing but looks and a body riddled with ailments. His only claim to fame? Three years ago, when the male lead Qi Yanjing became the chief examiner, Xu Xi had pointed at him and demanded to be taken as a disciple. This led Qi Yanjing to hold a press conference, declaring he’d never take a disciple in his lifetime. The entire internet dubbed Xu Xi a wild horse. Xu Xi wanted to cry: But now I’m really just a weakling… Before the reviews— Other actors: Him? Getting certified? The standards must’ve dropped. Media: Teacher Qi and his little wild horse reunite on stage after three years! Male lead’s fans: Stay away from our idol!! Qi Yanjing: I treat every actor equally. Xu Xi: When’s my turn? My legs hurt—need to sit. After the reviews, Xu Xi performed opposite a veteran actor and delivered a simple crying scene. Other actors: Holy shit, he outacted the master! Media: The rising star of this generation! Male lead’s fans: Why are you looking at him, gege? Qi Yanjing: He’s beautiful when he cries. Xu Xi: Stop staring, someone help—I’m about to collapse! Later— In a much-anticipated collaborative performance, Xu Xi and Qi Yanjing are teamed up for an action scene, brawling in mud under gunfire. Then Qi Yanjing’s hand slips—ripping Xu Xi’s clothes open. Xu Xi looks up in shock, panting heavily. Flustered, Qi Yanjing leans over to shield him from the cameras. The livestream freezes instantly. — After the "Clothes-Ripping CP" goes viral, Teacher Qi develops a new hobby: tearing Teacher Xu’s pajamas. Teacher Xu stays out late? Teacher Qi tears pajamas. Teacher Xu dines with a famous director? Teacher Qi tears pajamas. Teacher Xu smiles at another man? Teacher Qi tears pajamas. After each tear, Teacher Xu drags him in front of the livestream to stitch them back up. Later trending hashtags: #DidTeacherQiTearClothesToday? #HowManyMorePajamasCanTeacherXuMend?