[Dazzling rising star × renowned lighting designer]
Two years ago, Yan Zi was an unknown actress who was deliberately given a hard time on set by the executive director after refusing to trade sexual favors. Two years later, she was nominated for Best Actress at the Golden Sparrow Awards, shining brighter than ever.
Clutching her trophy, Yan Zi swept her proud gaze across the cameras. "Now I've proved to you that the light itself came for me."
Chen Siyao twisted open a beer bottle and leaned back on the sofa. He had to admit it: yes, the light itself came for her.
It had nothing to do with who held the lamp.
After the awards ceremony, the trending topics exploded:
#YanZiSeemsToBeThrowingShadeAtHerNewFilm'sSecondFemaleLead
#ThePowerfulBackerBehindYanZi
#YanZi'sRivalsOverTheYears
Everyone in the industry was guessing: who exactly was this "you"?
When Yan Zi arrived on set for her new film, the lighting equipment still hadn't arrived before shooting began. The cinematographer and producer had a huge argument. She coolly put on her lipstick and strode out in high heels, only to discover that the company listed as the supplier on the equipment rental contract the producer had brought out was Chen Siyao's.
Well, well. He'd quit lighting and become an equipment supplier.
That evening, she lay on her hotel bed, touching up the pale pink polish on her toenails. The doorbell rang. Yan Zi rolled out of bed, adjusted her robe in the mirror, and pulled it down a little.
When she opened the door, Chen Siyao was leaning against the wall, holding a metal lighter.
"Come in," Yan Zi said.
Chen Siyao looked her over without moving an inch. "My contract."
"Why are you being so timid? When we lived in the village in Chongqing, you came to my room all the time."
"We're not close."
"How are we not close? Are we unfamiliar with each other's names, or our bodies?" Yan Zi slipped a room key into the pocket of his work pants. "Boss Chen, want to get reacquainted? From now on, I'll have the producers rent all their equipment from you."
Chen Siyao looked at Yan Zi standing before him. She was radiant and composed, with none of the embarrassment and inexperience she'd shown two years ago. Every gesture had the poise of a future pop diva. She really had made it.
"No. Let's leave it here." He closed the door, tossed the room key onto the cabinet beside it, and coolly added, "You're busy."
Yan Zi didn't know what he meant.
When she turned around, she saw that her younger brother had somehow snuck into her room and was leaning by the bed, making faces at the person outside.
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Kevin, who had never registered for a social media account, was invited to share his lighting experience with film academy students. When a student asked him about the most satisfying lighting setup he had ever created, he said, "The most beautiful light is always natural light. It's the moment when the city lights first come on."
A student's phone notification chimed. He opened Weibo:
Specially followed @YanZhizhi:
Beijing time, 18:00. The city lights are just coming on.
Chen Siyao, this is the fifth year I've loved you. @ChenSiyaoKevin
"Wow! Professor Chen, that's intense!"
"What's intense?"
"Check Weibo! You're still hiding it!"
Chen Siyao looked down at his phone. He had just registered on Weibo less than two hours ago, and notifications were already pouring in like rain.
He opened his only follow and saw that she'd tagged him.
@ChenSiyaoKevin replied: In such a hurry?
@YanZhizhi replied: I love you, hubby.
Reading note 🔔
#RomanticPushAndPull, the leads reunite after breaking up, and there's plenty of happy, puppy-like affection.
[Bonus Scene]
The year Yan Zi was trapped in a shady dual-contract scheme, life was incredibly hard. Chen Siyao returned to her side. Seeing her frowning, he held her and said, "Terminate the contract."
"I'll have to pay a penalty."
"I'll pay it for you."
Yan Zi looked up at him. "What are we to each other that you'd pay for me?"
"We'll be something to each other if we get back together." Chen Siyao looked at her and said, "I can't bear to see you suffer."
"Why?" Yan Zi's eyes were full of hope.
This stubborn man was like a mule, and never said anything sweet.
But he could see the hope in her eyes.
At last, he said it. "Because I love you. I love you so much."
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Theme: I want the light to come for us
