The Perfect Hidden Marriage [Entertainment Industry]
Kai Xin Shi Fu Ma
1. NEVER has been a group for three years, talented but barely known beyond the eighteenth tier. On their first variety show appearance, they unexpectedly meet international best actor Pei Yuxing, who drops by for a visit. As the team leader, Yan Xi gathers his courage to approach for an autograph for his teammate: "Hello, my teammate is a huge fan of yours. Could you sign this for him?" It's common knowledge that Pei Yuxing never interacts with fans during his private time. Everyone on set watches with amusement. Yet Pei Yuxing calmly takes the pen and paper, casually asking, "And you? Do you like me?" --- Pei Yuxing has stood at the pinnacle of the entertainment industry since his debut, winning awards effortlessly. Aloof and untouchable, with a formidable background that deters even the boldest admirers, he’s been labeled by the media as the least likely man to marry. One morning, however, he posts his marriage certificate on Weibo, a modest ring on his finger, captioned simply: "Happy newlywed life." The announcement instantly tops trending searches, leaving fans devastated and the internet in chaos. Speculations run wild—who is the mysterious newlywed "Mrs. Pei"? Even Yan Xi's teammate can't resist gossiping: "I heard Mr. Pei’s marriage is a business arrangement, and the post was forced. True or not?" Yan Xi smiles gently but firmly: "Not true." 2. The show *National Style Poetry* goes viral, sparking a wildly popular CP between Yan Xi and the leader of a trending boy band. Fans obsess over the pairing. Later, during a red carpet interview, a reporter jokingly asks the best actor to bless the two leaders. Uncharacteristically stern, Pei Yuxing replies, "Artists should focus on honing their craft, not chasing clout." Media headlines: *Pei Yuxing Slams Yan Xi for Clout-Chasing!* That night, Yan Xi lightly pushes the man away, coolly stating, "Mr. Pei, keep your distance. I don’t want to climb the ladder through gossip." The man’s voice is low and husky, thick with jealousy as he whispers in his ear, "Then climb mine, Teacher Yan." 3. One day, paparazzi catch Yan Xi stumbling out of Pei Yuxing’s hotel room in a robe, eyes red and teary, as if rejected after a failed seduction. The internet erupts with theories. #YanXiHomewrecker trends. Pei Yuxing: *False.* Soon after, Pei Yuxing makes a surprise appearance at NEVER’s concert. Amid the uproar, he stands center stage, gazing at Yan Xi: "To my beloved, may your concert shine, and may I forever have your favor." The big screen zooms in—their interlaced fingers bearing identical diamond rings.