Chasing the Light: A Preview Screening [Entertainment Industry]

"In this industry, there are plenty of people consumed by greed and false to the core.

But fortunately, neither you nor I are one of them."

The film industry has never lacked ambitious, brilliant young talents. Li Yu is the most promising of them all, becoming a force to be reckoned with through sheer ability before he even turned 28.

Countless rising stars and famous actors have tried every way they can to ingratiate themselves with him, hoping he'll give them a chance to climb higher. But he can't stand the industry's decadent pleasures and never pays them any attention.

A famous industry investor teased him over a toast:

"You're quite the lady-killer. You go for men and women alike."

He covered his glass with his hand and refused without the slightest hint of tact:

"I find it disgusting."

Everyone says Young Master Li is aloof, arrogant, and inconsiderate. But Lin Lexuan has seen him gently and obediently asking her to collaborate, right by her ear:

"Let me take charge of your next story, all right?"

The moment Lin Lexuan snatched the red wine from Li Yu's hand and poured it over the head of a shameless plagiarist, he knew he could never be without her.

They are both rare seekers of light in this dark world of fame and fortune, standing apart from the crowd.

[Quiet, hardworking assistant planner] X [Arrogant, obsessive top director]

A realistic, uplifting, sweet romance set in the entertainment industry

A nobody and a major star, both smart and determined not to follow the crowd.

A gentle soul and a clear-eyed woman, both true to their original ideals.

[Reader's Guide]

※ This story is not based on or alluding to any real person or event. However, some parts draw on real experiences of friends, relatives, coworkers, classmates, and others around me. If any industry data is factual, I'll note it in the author's comments.

※ The female lead has a complete career storyline, and the plot and romance are equally important. This is not a brainless wish-fulfillment romance, but has a more serious tone.

※ Theme song: Jay Chou, "I Can Hear You."

※ Before going premium, updates won't be daily. I'll follow the schedule if there's a ranking event; otherwise, it depends on how busy I am. Daily updates after going premium.

Finally, here are two dramatic little scenes from supporting characters' perspectives~

1.

"Lin Lexuan, people in this world are born into different ranks. Whatever I do for you is a gift. Even if I steal your story, there's nothing you can do about it. I gave you a chance to enter this industry, and I can just as easily make you leave with nothing."

2.

"Li Yu, in all these years, I've never asked you for anything, nor have I ever stood against you or forced you to do something you didn't want. I can't believe I'd become so blinded by a woman. But even if I ruin my reputation today, I'm willing to take the risk. For old times' sake, I'm only asking you to let her go."

Theme: Believe that even in this battered industry, there are still original creators who refuse to follow the crowd and chase the light against all odds.