Running Wild Off the Cliff [Showbiz]

The completed series story, "The Stars Shine on Me"

* A confident, bold journalist x a captivating actor

Years ago, a popular question appeared on Zhihu: "What do you think about someone you know becoming a celebrity?"

One answer struck a chord for being so honest and down-to-earth, and quickly climbed to the top of the page.

"The person I've had a crush on for seven years became a celebrity. His family is rich, and our worlds are miles apart. I thought that if I got into a good university and found a good job, I'd gradually get closer to him. I never expected him to end up even farther away."

Now, at twenty-six, Qin Ran came across that question again. Her feelings about it were entirely different from before.

With a radiant smile, she closed the webpage and went back to preparing an interview.

The following day, her interview show began filming at dusk.

During the recording, her questions were incisive, her choice of words professional and sharp, and she gave no one room to let their guard down.

Afterward, when the person she'd had a crush on for years came over to talk, she reached out with ease and grace.

"Long time no see. Let's get reacquainted. I'm Qin Ran, entertainment editor-in-chief at Vision."

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Not long after the interview, a twist of fate led Zhou Yu to fall for her.

Years later, the original poster, who had been silent for ages, logged back in to update the thread:

"Thanks for all your concern. We're together now."

At first, no one believed it. Then a comment suddenly stole the show: "Wait, did anyone else notice the OP's IP address changed? Why are they in France? Could this be my fave answering their own question...?"

For a while, every male celebrity attending the Cannes Film Festival was caught in the crossfire. The most people gathered around the newly crowned Best Actor.

Halfway through flattering him, a reporter suddenly changed tack. "There's a story about you trending today. Have you seen it?"

Zhou Yu was remarkably candid. "You mean that answer on Zhihu? Yeah, I posted it."

The reporter's eyes went wide. "...Are you allowed to say that?"

That afternoon, a thirty-second video quietly went viral on Weibo.

Grand Slam Best Actor Zhou Yu held a bouquet of flowers and a trophy and smiled at the camera. "I know you're watching. You don't have to think so little of yourself, because even the younger you was already remarkable."

[Reading Notes]:

1. Mutual pining and a reunion after years apart. The leads' careers and romance progress side by side, but the story is mostly about them falling in love. It's a light, sweet romance.

2. The title comes from Dear Jane's "Humans Shouldn't Fly," with lyrics by Wyman Wong: "Just wish me courage, unafraid of the long road, racing wildly off the cliff. Perhaps one day I'll pass through the stars, fly into her heart, and break the seal of heaven."

------- Blurb for "The Stars Shine on Me [Entertainment Industry]" -------

Scheming charmer x gentle, sweet beauty

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The rising star Wen Nianxin is the moon in everyone's eyes.

Born into a prominent family, she can call the shots and has grown up surrounded by comfort, getting everything she wants.

Her smooth-sailing life should have been free of worries, but years ago, unknown to anyone, she once stood on the shore, buffeted by cold wind all night.

At sunrise, she leapt into the sea.

But she didn't die.

When Jiang Huai carried her onto the beach, golden ripples shimmered across the water.

Soft morning light fell on the teenager's lowered eyelashes and damp bangs.

Before leaving, Jiang Huai gave her all the money he had and told her, "If you can't go on, come find me."

She survived, and from then on, she had a star of her own.

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Later, Wen Nianxin really did go looking for him.

By then, Jiang Huai was a miracle in the entertainment industry.

His debut swept the major newcomer awards. Even after vanishing from the public eye for six years, he could still land the lead role in a big-budget production with an investment of hundreds of millions.

He was truly a "top-tier star on the verge of a breakout."

She was just an insignificant supporting actress.

Before long, Jiang Huai's new film rose to the top of the box office rankings like a dark horse.

He went from a star on the verge of a breakout to a bona fide hit, joining the ranks of top-tier Best Actors.

Wen Nianxin carefully played her part as his secret admirer.

In private, she gazed up at the man who drew everyone's attention.

And at some point, her pure, unadulterated admiration turned into a gaze that lingered a little too long.

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Finally, during filming for a new project, their kissing scene had to be retaken more than ten times for no apparent reason.

Wen Nianxin turned pale with anger and kicked the culprit hard in full view of everyone.

The people eager for a show were waiting to see her make a fool of herself, but instead they saw Jiang Huai take a tissue from his assistant and say unhurriedly:

"Don't look at other men. Pick me. I'm willing to be the submissive one."

[Top-tier Best Actor x Rising Star]

"Let me imagine that, among the stars, one is a star that guides my life through unknown darkness."

Theme: Knowledge changes one's destiny.