The Underdog CP Is Quietly Climbing the Ranks

Jiang Ci mocked the current top-tier star of the drama world as an old hand backstage at a music gala. Unfortunately, the old hand taking a nap in the dressing room heard her. Awkward. Jiang Ci was urgently called in to fill in for her friend, a reality-show director, and ran into the old hand among the other guests. Awkward. Jiang Ci took the initiative to apologize to the old hand, and the entire apology was broadcast live. Awkward. Jiang Ci decided she should keep her distance from the old hand, but why did he keep seeking her out to discuss scripts? While sleeping backstage, Chi Mujing heard someone refer to him directly as an “old hand.” Plenty of people badmouthed him, and he did not care. It was only after seeing Jiang Ci that he understood what it meant for two people separated by miles to meet by fate. Should he consider taking a little interest? When Chi Mujing helped record a reality show and saw Jiang Ci again, he realized that their brief acquaintance seven years ago had already taken deep root in his heart. Should he consider helping her remember a few things? Chi Mujing began actively finding excuses to eat with her and discuss scripts, seriously considering whether he should pursue her. Jiang Ci: I am going into seclusion, writing scripts, and chasing awards! Chi Mujing: Do you remember that seven years ago, I was your underling? Jiang Ci paused: Follow the production crew, work on scripts, chase awards! Chi Mujing: Do you remember who carried you back every time you fell asleep? Jiang Ci paused again: Hold meetings, choose actors, chase awards! Chi Mujing: Boss, you haven't forgotten me, have you? Jiang Ci finally lost patience and threw a script at him: Boss, I'll get you a Best Actor award. Stop bothering me! A highly productive, high-quality drama-world screenwriter, nominated countless times and determined to win the highest award, × a powerful top-tier star who switched from idol to actor and has been nominated countless times, determined to win the highest honor