[Accomplished top-tier makeup artist x up-and-coming top-tier star who delivers takeout as a side gig]
While studying in Country B, Shi Ge met a cocky kid on his high school graduation trip.
Far from home, she met a fellow countryman. They hit it off right away.
In the height of summer in Mikhaik, the boy was spirited, pure, and passionate.
He was one of Shi Ge's reckless youthful mistakes.
Later, Shi Ge became a sought-after top-tier makeup artist, with invitations and job offers pouring in from every direction.
She was skilled at handling people and navigating social situations, but never expected that one day she'd be left speechless with anger by an utterly bizarre delivery guy.
The midsummer heat had everyone on edge, and the guy even threatened to help himself to her food as a snack.
When the order arrived, Shi Ge and the man standing outside, his face slick with sweat, locked eyes. The fury she'd been building up vanished in an instant.
She was still stunned, but the man didn't seem to notice. He glanced at his watch and furrowed his brows.
"Damn, I missed it by one minute!"
In a daze, Shi Ge saw the boy from years ago again, his eyes red-rimmed as he softly asked her, "Why?"
Five years later, he seemed to have completely forgotten her.
Qi Yanzhi was an underappreciated young dark horse. Exceptionally talented and handsome, he made his name in street dance, rising from obscurity to fame and becoming a dancer celebrated throughout the industry for his extraordinary talent.
At the time, major directors and producers were all vying to sign him.
Rumors swirled, but then an insider revealed that Qi Yanzhi's entire schedule had been filled by a charity variety show with dismal ratings and a shoestring budget.
As the industry and the public buzzed with speculation, the man himself was leisurely sprawled in a makeup chair, waiting for personal service from the top-tier makeup artist.
The room was empty. Qi Yanzhi looked at Shi Ge, who was doing her best to stay calm, his gaze so sticky it seemed to stretch between them.
He couldn't help smiling. "Big Sis, what are you nervous about?"
[Bonus Scene]
At first, Qi Yanzhi hated his side gig. Somehow, before long, he started enjoying it.
One evening, after her shower, Shi Ge was blissfully lounging on the sofa when she ordered herself a lavish takeout meal.
Ten minutes later, a message appeared on her phone.
Qi the Brave: Friendly reminder, your courier is attacking your takeout.
Shi Ge: ...
"Qi. Yan. Zhi!!!"
*An alternate-universe entertainment industry. The locations and countries are fictional.
*Both leads earn their success through hard work and perseverance.
*Younger man and older woman, with just a one-year age gap.
*The delivery guy joke came from the internet. Also includes flirtatious lines from a green tea, a funny-guy trope, and all kinds of puppy-related antics.
Theme: In the bloom of youth, dreams and love are always pure and passionate.
