A Tenderness Hard to Win

They say the genius director Jiang Wenxing is cold and aloof, and never gives anyone the time of day. Countless first- and second-tier actresses threw themselves at him, only to look more and more miserable when they got their answer. Award-winning actress Chen Mianmian was once one of them. After several of her shows flopped in a row, she realized her award had been a matter of luck. She gave up on Jiang Wenxing, and even started avoiding him, because he was far beyond her reach. Then, at the lowest point in her life, that person appeared before her. Looking down at her, he calmly took out a contract and handed her a pen. "Sign it. You're the female lead." * Everyone said Jiang Wenxing was unattainable and that the washed-up actress was deluding herself. A few years later, Chen Mianmian made a comeback against all odds and won Best Actress once again. Jiang Wenxing smiled softly from the audience. "Now I'm the one who's out of your league..." Backstage at the awards ceremony, Jiang Wenxing took her hand, the corner of his lips lifting as he asked gently, "If I proposed to you now, would you still turn me down?" The media, wandering around with cameras and accidentally stumbling upon the scene: !!!! *An early work, with some parts that could have been handled better. Please read with caution if that bothers you. Theme: Learn to cherish, learn to love.