Five years ago, on the rooftop of the School of Drama, Tian Nuannuan made a wrong international long-distance call.
At that time, because of her smoky voice that was completely different from her sweet appearance, she was rejected by her teachers and ridiculed by her classmates. She even began to doubt whether she was suitable to become an actor.
The strange man on the other end of the phone did not ask for her name, nor did he persuade her to give up.
He only whispered when she cried until she lost her voice:
"You have a nice voice."
"Try again tomorrow."
The call lasted two minutes and seventeen seconds.
After the phone was disconnected, they never contacted each other again.
Five years later, Tian Nuannuan has become a much-watched actress.
But her sweet appearance, low-pitched voice, and the looming public opinion bondage of her former director made everyone accustomed to speak for her, choose for her, and even decide for her what voice to use in acting.
In order to get rid of the label of her ex and strive to use her original voice, she signed a three-month couple contract with Song Yubai, an international supermodel who was deeply involved in the "cold and big-name" controversy.
They agreed:
Not investigating each other's past.
Don't make decisions for the other person.
Do not cross any unauthorized boundaries.
In front of the camera, they are a contractual couple who work well together.
Behind the camera, Song Yubai remembered that she didn't eat coriander, that she would touch her earlobes when she was nervous, and that every time she said "I can," she might not really be able to.
And Tian Nuannuan also gradually discovered that this man, who was rated as cold and unapproachable by everyone, would ask before approaching, would give her the right to choose when she needed help, would also protect her in the chaotic crowd, and tell her in a low voice:
"Don't be afraid, I'm here."
At that moment, she finally began to suspect that the contract lover in front of her might be the strange call five years ago.
But recognition of identity is not the end of love.
When secrets, misunderstandings, real hurt and unauthorized protection arise one after another, they must relearn:
Love is not about solving everything for the other person.
Instead, ask before approaching, explain after silence, and proactively call back after every disconnection.
Concept: Love means respecting each other's boundaries, and also taking the initiative to call back after disconnection