Straight Guy Cool Bro Gets Seduced by a Charming Beauty

Jiang Xiangyi is a student at Z University and a successful online music streamer known as Yi Shen. He is also a professional music producer who runs his own studio, EASE. Despite his wealth and fame, he maintains a cold, aloof demeanor and prefers solitude. His only close friend is Yu Cheng, his childhood companion from Manjue Long. Their bond is tested when Yu Cheng begins spending significant time with Dou Yin, a junior at the Art Academy. Dou Yin is described as gentle, stunningly beautiful, and kind, traits that contrast sharply with Jiang Xiangyi’s icy personality. Jiang Xiangyi feels betrayed by Yu Cheng’s shift in loyalty and harbors a deep dislike for Dou Yin, viewing him as an intruder who has stolen his best friend.

The conflict escalates when Dou Yin transfers to Z University and rapidly becomes the new school heartthrob, surpassing Jiang Xiangyi in popularity. Jiang Xiangyi refuses to accept Dou Yin’s friend requests and avoids him whenever possible. However, circumstances force them into proximity. During a studio session, Dou Yin is brought in to play piano for a client, revealing his musical talent. Later, Jiang Xiangyi agrees to visit the Art Academy to see Yu Cheng, where he encounters Dou Yin again. Dou Yin meticulously mirrors Jiang Xiangyi’s choices, from drinks to ice cream flavors, which Jiang Xiangyi interprets as pretentious copying. Despite his hostility, Jiang Xiangyi reluctantly accepts Dou Yin’s WeChat request after Dou Yin finds an excuse to borrow money for ice cream.

A pivotal moment occurs when Jiang Xiangyi attends a bar opening with his friend Mu Jianyuan. There, he spots Dou Yin being pressured to drink alcohol by a group of seniors, including Fu Xin, a classmate who had previously boasted about Dou Yin’s wealthy background. Jiang Xiangyi intervenes, snatching the glass from Dou Yin and pulling him away. He brings Dou Yin to his booth, where Mu Jianyuan attempts to distract Dou Yin by having Jiang Xiangyi sit with attractive women, hoping to make Dou Yin feel inferior. Instead, Jiang Xiangyi silently offers Dou Yin a box of milk, showing a subtle, unacknowledged concern. Dou Yin explains that he joined a club to meet people and was unaware of the pressure to drink.

The narrative explores the growing tension between Jiang Xiangyi’s pride and his hidden curiosity about Dou Yin. Jiang Xiangyi is obsessed with maintaining his status and rejecting Dou Yin’s influence, yet he cannot ignore the younger man’s presence. Dou Yin’s gentle nature and persistent attempts to connect with Jiang Xiangyi create a complex dynamic. Jiang Xiangyi’s disdain is mixed with a grudging recognition of Dou Yin’s skills and beauty. The story sets the stage for a deeper exploration of their relationship, as Jiang Xiangyi struggles with his feelings of betrayal and jealousy while Dou Yin remains oblivious to the depth of Jiang Xiangyi’s animosity.

As the story progresses, the proximity between the two men increases. Jiang Xiangyi’s live stream audience notices Dou Yin, and online discussions about their encounter begin to circulate. This public attention adds pressure to their already strained interaction. Jiang Xiangyi’s refusal to engage with Dou Yin’s attempts at friendship contrasts with his protective actions in social settings. The narrative highlights the contrast between Jiang Xiangyi’s cold exterior and his underlying sense of loyalty and justice. Dou Yin’s innocence and lack of malice further complicate Jiang Xiangyi’s hostility, leaving him confused about his own reactions. The story moves toward a potential shift in their relationship, driven by forced interactions and the unraveling of misunderstandings.