Ruan Jinghong is just another overworked nobody in the entertainment industry. Netizens once mocked her:“Blessed with a face personally sculpted by Nüwa herself, yet stuck rolling around in trash dramas.”All it took was a three-second shared frame at an awards gala, and a brand-new CP between Ruan Jinghong and the aloof, untouchable Best Actress Wen Jin exploded online overnight.Photoshopped edits, video compilations, fanfiction anthologies, meme comics—there was everything.Staring at the 5,000+ followers in the “WenFragranceRuanJade” supertopic, Ruan Jinghong was deeply confused.We haven’t even exchanged a single sentence.Then she received an invitation to the hit variety show Vacation Saturday. Wen Jin would be there too.For once, the usually clueless Ruan Jinghong felt unusually sharp.“They’re not trying to push a CP storyline, are they? I’m on base salary. I’m not fake-dating for promotion.”Her manager’s face turned black. “Refuse the appearance and you lose the base salary too.”Bending for five pecks of rice, Ruan Jinghong resigned herself. Fine. Once I’m on the show, I’ll just avoid suspicion.Ruan-Style Avoidance #1: Keep a physical distance. No intimacy.CP fans: “Liking is reckless. Loving is restraint. She’s blushing—she’s so in love!”Ruan-Style Avoidance #2: Use formal address to show unfamiliarity.CP fans: “‘Teacher Wen’? Ohhh, that’s definitely private couple roleplay. I’ve already drafted 10,000 words of teacher-student fic!”Ruan-Style Avoidance #3: Show zero chemistry. Act awkward.CP fans: “That’s literally me and my girlfriend—no chemistry but deeply in love. WenFragranceRuanJade is REAL!”Bystanders who were just there for gossip: “I used to think their scandal was fake, but on this show? They’re ridiculously shippable.”Ruan Jinghong: The internet’s rebellious streak is breaking my heart.She pulled out her phone, opened a familiar avatar, and began typing.Ruan: Lately people keep pairing me up with a senior actress of the same gender. No matter how I explain it, no one believes me. [crying.jpg]Holding Jade, Embracing Virtue: Do you dislike that senior actress?Ruan: Not at all. She’s incredible. Being rumored with me lowers her status. I’m afraid she’ll start disliking me because of it. [sad cat.jpg]Holding Jade, Embracing Virtue: Has she shown any sign of disliking you?Ruan: No… but she has great manners. Even if she did, she wouldn’t show it. [wronged.jpg]Holding Jade, Embracing Virtue: If she hasn’t shown it, then she doesn’t. You’re this adorable—if I were that senior, I’d definitely like you very much.Ruan: But you’re not her. Still… I do feel better after talking to you. Thank you. [clingy cat.jpg]Holding Jade, Embracing Virtue: [dog smiling.jpg]Wen Jin sent the sticker, lifted her thermos, and took a sip of goji berry tea.Right then, her phone popped up with a notification:The uploader you follow has updated: [WenFragranceRuanJade — “Five Hundred Glances in a Past Life for One Passing in This One”]Expressionless, Wen Jin opened the video and quietly tapped “Like.”Later—Ruan: Friend!! I have good news! That senior I told you about before? She’s my girlfriend now! I wouldn’t even dare dream of this—she’s literally the ideal person on earth! #%¥&*%¥#……Holding Jade, Embracing Virtue—who had been preparing to reveal her identity—fell silent.Ruan: Am I being too annoying showing off my relationship? Sorry, I just got too excited.Holding Jade, Embracing Virtue: Not at all. I like hearing about it. Go on.