A pampered young master from Beijing's elite circle × a mermaid
He, both their firsts, four-year age gap, rekindled love, all characters are fictional
The Su family's eldest grandson's full-month celebration was held at an entire aquarium rented out for the occasion.
Ye Yanyue dragged her heavy, brightly colored tail through the water, performing again and again. By the time they hauled her out, her fingertips had gone pale from soaking.
The aquarium's star performer had never before danced for an empty audience.
In the distance, Su Jibai stood hidden in the darkness just a few steps away, half his body concealed behind a round pillar.
He watched the entire performance.
As dusk settled, Ye Yanyue sat by the water's edge, her tail gone, her pale legs dangling and swaying in the azure water.
She tilted her head and wiped the droplets from her long hair, as if she'd just emerged from the sea.
Water splashed everywhere as her manager approached with a man as bright and refined as moonlight.
That day, the aquarium's lights were almost dazzling.
Su Jibai raised an eyebrow and crouched down to ask her, "Miss Ye, would you like to come perform at my home?"
The Su family of Beijing had deep roots and great influence.
The performance Su Jibai spoke of was nothing more than a brief journey through life.
When the dream ended, Ye Yanyue chose to leave. Su Jibai didn't stop her. He simply lit a cigarette by the living room's floor-to-ceiling window.
Three years later, they met again in the garden of a private club, where the tree shadows overlapped.
Su Jibai still held sway in the world of power and wealth, able to call the wind and summon the rain.
After the banquet, Ye Yanyue walked barefoot along the tree-lined path. Behind her, the man bent to pick up her high heels and carried them in his hand.
"Yanyan, would you perform for me one more time?"
She looked back. "No."
[Synopsis written on July 17, 2023, and saved as a screenshot]
Theme: Work hard and keep striving every day
