The Film Empress is My Old Lover

Synopsis

The story is centered on Jiang Yi, a renowned, award-winning film empress who has returned to the country. Her first major project back is the TV series Double Estrus. In a shocking twist, she secretly changes the script to reflect her past relationship with Mei Shi, a newcomer actress. Their intense, passionate scenes leak online, causing a stir and leading to public speculation about a real-life romance. The controversy intensifies when a recorded conversation is revealed, exposing Jiang Yi’s obsession and Mei Shi’s bitterness, along with an audio snippet from Jiang Yi saying she wants a redo, even if it’s a fake one.

The online community and fans react negatively, dismissing their relationship as a “fluke” because both are omegas and will only cause trouble during their estrus periods. However, after the show airs, the public’s perception completely changes. The passionate scenes and the emotional depth of their performances captivate the audience, who now cheer for them and even beg for more. Their fans, who had previously abandoned them, return in droves.

At a celebration, Mei Shi, surrounded by admirers, is confronted by an insecure Jiang Yi, who wonders if Mei Shi now finds her less desirable than others.