Zong Xu is the eldest grandson of the first branch of a prominent Jiangsu-Zhejiang family. He has never made a misstep.
He is a pine atop a mountain, the moon among the clouds: an upright gentleman, lofty and untouchable.
No one knows that his phone gallery contains a video file
a video he has opened countless times, downloaded from a website, and saved to his phone.
It is less than two minutes long, apparently a promotional clip cut from an interview in the industry.
In the footage, Wei Yunqing's face is perfectly clear, a hundred times clearer than in his dreams.
The host asks her why she named her studio "Dai Nong."
The studio is blazing with light, surrounding her like a net, leaving no subtle expression hidden.
Zong Xu watches her furrow her distant-mountain brows and lean back against the wooden chair. Her strapless evening gown reveals her cool, pale shoulders, neck, and collarbones.
She answers after just two seconds, but the clip has been edited.
Zong Xu thinks that in reality, she must have taken more than two seconds to consider her answer.
"Because my courtesy name is Dai Nong."
The host pauses, startled.
In modern society, the term "courtesy name" sounds unfamiliar to the ear.
"People nowadays usually just have given names. Few choose a courtesy name. Your family must have a scholarly background, Yunqing."
Wei Yunqing shakes her head, a faint smile on her face that quickly fades.
"A friend from long ago... He came from a scholarly family. He chose the name Dai Nong for me."
Zong Xu turns off the video, lowering his usually indifferent eyes.
A friend.
The Zong Xu whom everyone looks up to could only ever be "a friend" to Wei Yunqing.
Theme: Misunderstandings are caused not only by arrogance and prejudice, but also by insecurity and a heart in love.
It's great to watch, I'm looking forward to the next story! 🤗