Sky_Mincharo
Xiao Mei lands her breakout role in the highly anticipated web drama Moonlit Promise--only to be paired with Ling Luo, a once-brilliant star whose fame is quietly slipping through his fingers. Off set, Mei is shy, reserved, and painfully aware of how little experience she has in both the industry and love. But the moment the cameras turn on, she transforms--her talent undeniable, her presence impossible to ignore.
Their first scene demands a heated kiss. When Luo suggests she imagine him as her boyfriend to make it believable, the line between performance and reality begins to blur.
Luo has seen this story before. Young actresses come and go, clinging to seasoned actors like him for momentum or protection. He isn't opposed to a no-strings hookup--but he's tired, worn down, and only here to finish the job and walk away. No attachments. No illusions.
Then Mei surprises him. Her raw sincerity, quiet nerves, and startling brilliance on screen unsettle Luo in ways he didn't expect. As their chemistry deepens, rumors spread, misunderstandings grow, and what began as acting feels dangerously real.
Caught between desire and ambition, Mei must decide whether trusting a man like Luo--and a love born under studio lights--is worth risking the career she's only just begun... and the heart she's barely learned how to protect.
What you'll find in this story:
Has-Been Actor × Rising Star Actress
Forced Proximity on Set
"It's Just Acting"... Until It Isn't
Virgin Heroine × Experienced Male Lead
Age Gap Romance
Power Imbalance
Public Image vs Private Desire
Slow Burn → Very Not Slow Payoff
Misunderstandings
Chinese Drama Vibes - But Spicy 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Dual POV
Started Jan 2026
Find more chapters of this story on my Ao3
https://archiveofourown.org/works/77078811/chapters/201756196