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The power went out.

It must be fake!

What was that?

What on earth

was that?

Except for me,

everything plot is exactly the same.

Was that a dream?

I thought a lot about it during the day

so I dreamed about it at night?

Who's it?

Song Yanqi, open the door!

Song Yanqi.

Song Yanqi!

Song Yanqi!

Open the door!

Song Yanqi!

Song Yanqi!

You know I'm afraid of thunder.

How could you lock your door?

Sorry. I just fell asleep.

Are you okay now?

In the future,

you can only lock your door

when you're in bed with a man.

At other times,

don't you dare lock your door!

Xingxing, what nonsense are you talking about?

Xingxing.

Let me tell you something unbelievable.

Okay.

I suspect

I traveled into the novel just now.

I saw Yu Le and Ye Xining.

Do you think you're in a novel?

That was just a dream.

You're so imaginative.

Why don't you write a novel yourself?

Maybe you can become famous.

You don't believe me?

Give me a pen.

No twist of fate!

My characters will fall in love in the first chapter,

get married in the tenth chapter,

and have a baby in the 20th chapter.

Two children in three years and three in five.

They'll help raise the birth rate

and participate in

parent and child programs

to make everyone envious.

Reading too many novels has driven you insane.

I hope that was the case.

If I can't get the copyright of the novel,

I'll get sacked.

Buck up.

Don't let my money fly out the window.

I'm going to sleep.

Wait. You're going to sleep here?

Yes.

You're an adult now.

Grow up!

I'm already asleep.

Go back.

I saw you push my son.

See? His hand got grazed.

I didn't push him.

He bumped into me and fell.

Ask him if you don't believe me.

I saw you push him.

I demand compensation.

Wait.

You want to walk away?

No way!

Madam,

is there any misunderstanding?

I know him.

He wouldn't mess with a little boy.

Who are you?

Why should I believe you?

Listen.

You must pay me today.

According to your logic,

you might be lying too.

Why should I believe you?

I suspect that you're blackmailing him.

That's nonsense!

I'm not blackmailing him!

Kid,

take a careful look.

Did this guy push you?

No.

I bumped into him and fell.

He helped me up.

What?

Madam,

perhaps you don't believe your own child either.

But you have to

believe the security footage, right?

Fine.

I'm out of luck today.

Let's go.

Poor boy.

-What a horrible mother. -Thanks.

Mr. Ji.

I'm here today for…

I apologize for

taking you as a thief yesterday.

It feels bad to be misunderstood, right?

But it doesn't matter.

As for the copyright,

I won't change my mind.

I never expected to convince you easily.

I won't give up.

No matter how many times you come to me,

my answer is the same.

Purple Potato?

It was you

at the bus stop that day, right?

What a surprise.

It turns out

that we've met before.

I live nearby.

We'll

meet a lot in the future.

I'll say it again.

I won't sell the copyright.

Please leave me alone.

Why don't you let me tell you

what we've got to offer first?

No matter what you can offer,

I'm not interested.

Why?

So many good novels have been adapted into rubbish.

The recreation of the script

will be under the pressure from many parties.

The outcome will be nothing like the original work.

So I won't sell my novel.

I promise

that we won't do big changes.

How can you be so sure?

I…

I…

I…

I…

How can I be so sure?

How could a warm-blooded human

say something so cold?

Have you seen the trending topics on Weibo?

Big production companies are laying off employees again.

The economy is bad now.

Maybe the next one getting sacked

will be you.

It can't be me!

Don't worry.

I'll get sacked before you do.

Song Yanqi.

Mr. Jia.

I went to the novel company today.

They think highly of Brighter Than Stars

and have been paying attention to its author for a long time.

So,

buy its copyright as soon as possible.

Mr. Jia,

the author refused to sell the copyright.

Refuse?

Why?

He's worried that we'd ruin his work through adaption.

Tell him that we'll respect the original work.

You should know what to say!

That's what I said, but he…

No one would refuse a chance to make money.

No one.

He brushed you off with some lame excuse

and you gave up?

You were not hired to be a quitter.

Mr. Jia.

If Song Yanqi can't do it,

let me give it a try.

I can.

Mr. Jia, I can do it.

Whoever is capable will go.

Okay.

You can't handle that author.

Don't waste your energy.

Why are you so sure

that you can handle him?

I just can.

No one would refuse a chance to make money.

If it's not about money,

it got to be about people.

Qi must have done something wrong.

I told you to comfort her,

not to rub it in.

Mr. Ji.

Are you free this afternoon?

Yes.

See you at Ink Bookstore

at three.

No problem.

Mr. Jia.

Mr. Ji wants to meet me to discuss the copyright.

I'm going out.

I'm not late.

He's early.

Sorry, Mr. Ji.

Am I late?

You're five minutes early.

Mr. Ji,

this is the adaptation plan I wrote.

If you have any objections,

I'll revise it now.

This is the copyright contract.

This is the scriptwriter contract.

Considering that you don't have much experience in adapting,

here are some scriptwriters we signed.

Take a look.

Do you need someone to work with you?

Don't get me wrong.

You have the final say.

What matters most is the copyright.

Pen. Pen.

Mr. Ji,

we haven't signed the contract yet.

It's so kind of you to give me a gift,

but I think

it's a bit too early.

You took my parcel without permission.

You have to be responsible for the damage.

I didn't break it.

The deliveryman said it wasn't him either.

But he told me

that you pretended to be my girlfriend

and signed for my package.

Sorry. I'll pay for it.

How much is this?

12,740 yuan.

What?

More than 10,000 yuan?

This thing can't be…

Mr. Ji.

I don't have so much money.

Can I pay in installments?

I don't need your money.

I just need you

to order a set of teacups exactly like this one.

Okay.

I didn't mean to break it.

You've said that.

Well,

if you

sign the contract now,

I'll have money to pay you.

You…

I didn't do it!

12740.

12740.

Hey, Xingxing.

I'm so mad at Ji Shu.

He said this story is not ideal

and wants to end it in advance.

He'll design a car accident

where Sun Xitian gets hurt for saving Yu Le.

Yu Le will take care of her afterward.

The couple you love

will part ways.

What?

It's the 21st century.

Can't he write something new?

You're the editor. Stop him.

I want to,

but he wouldn't answer my calls

or reply to my messages.

This is the result of your negotiation?

A bad ending?

Song Yanqi, listen.

If that story has a bad ending, you'll too!

Song Yanqi!

I told you that you can't handle it.

Don't do things

that you're not capable of.

Xingxing, listen to me.

You must stop Ji Shu,

or my career will end today.

I'd love to let you support me after you get rich,

but for now,

I'm passionate about my job.

I want to help you

but I'm in hot water too.

I'm afraid that he'll write cliches

like car accidents, memory loss, and terminal diseases.

The readers will kill him with words.

God, I wish I could

put my feelings right now into words.

Xingxing.

For our future,

we can't give up yet!

Qi, bad news.

Our company is going to make a big move.

I heard Mr. Jia on the phone

saying that the company is having a hard time

and may lay off some employees.

Stupid author.

You gave my couple a bad ending and made me lose money.

Now you want to make me lose my job?

No way.

You want to give your novel a bad ending,

but everything in my fan fiction will still be perfect.

Yu Le?

It can't be!

It wasn't a dream last night.

I'm dispensable in this story.

If I change the fates of the leading roles,

what will become of me?

I didn't expect to cause you so much trouble.

You don't have to be sorry.

I know you didn't mean for it to happen.

Xining, Xitian?

It's them again.

Yu Le, watch out!

A car accident? Seriously?

Are you okay?

Qi.

Hang in there.

The ambulance will be here soon.

Qi.

Careful.

Go to hell, Ji Shu!

I hate you!

I reset the plot?

So I can reset the plot by hitting "No".

I didn't expect to cause you so much trouble.

You don't have to be sorry.

I know you didn't mean for it to happen.

It's them again.

Again?

Should I save him or not?

I won't die anyway.

I can always start over.

Yu Le, watch out!

Yu Le.

Careful.

Careful.

Did you get injured?

I'm fine.

How are your legs?

You must be careful in the future.

Do you hurt anywhere?

My wounds healed?

Are you okay?

Qi.

Why are you here?

I…

You hurt your hands?

I'm fine. It's just a graze.

Check on Yu Le.

Yu Le, did you get injured?

I'm fine.

Show me your hands.

Look.

You're really fine?

Yes.

It's grazed.

My wounds healed.

I…

I'm in the novel now?

Where's the frame?

How can I go back without it?

Where are they?

Thunder.

God.

Please, I need thunder now.

I promise

I won't be late to work ever again.

God has heard me?

Where's the frame?

Frame!

Hello?

Hey, Qi.

Did you go to the hospital?

You are…

Xining?

I'm fine. I just got a graze. No need to go to the hospital.

Thank you for what you did just now.

Well,

will you go to the company later?

What company?

Sheng'an.

I'm on my way there.

OK.

Yu Le wants to thank you.

We'll be there after we get it done here.

Okay.

They're so alike.

An'sheng.

Sheng'an.

Perhaps I'm not in the novel

but in a prank show?

An Jing.

What's wrong, Qi?

Why is there blood on your sleeve?

My hand got grazed. No big deal.

What are you guys busy with?

Controlling the narrative.

Official announcement yesterday and car accident today.

The ex's appearance just made things worse.

Everyone thinks

that Yu Le and Ye Xining's relationship is fake.

How's that possible?

They're a true couple!

We know that for sure,

but the netizens don't believe that.

They think Ye Xining

is a just an understudy.

I've stayed up for two days.

I just hope they can warn us

the next time they drop a bombshell.

You're all here.

The official announcement was still a hit

and Yu Le got caught meeting his ex.

Today he got into a car accident.

So messed up.

What did I do to deserve such chaos?

Everyone,

let's just let it be.

Yu Le is the one who's in trouble.

After all,

Xining is a victim.

This is not our war to fight.

No.

Mr. Jia,

as a reputed manager in the industry,

how can you be so negative?

Am I wrong?

Qi,

Xining told me everything.

Without you,

Yu Le would have been hit.

Look at you. You got injured.

Do you want a paid leave?

Work is important,

but health is more important.

You've even got memory issues.

I…

What do you mean?

Qi, did you lose your memory?

That's Mr. Zhen.

How could get his name wrong?

Mr. Zhen?

Mr. Zhen?

You've recalled my name?

Zhen Yingjun.

I'm glad you didn't lose your memory.

I thought you did.

Mr. Zhen,

I think you should consider changing your name.

Zhen is not a surname that brings you good luck.

Really?

No wonder I've been so unlucky lately.

Forget it.

You're injured.

Are you sure you don't need a rest?

No.

I love work.

Work makes me happy.

Song Yanqi.

You're such a lucky dog.

Others entering novels have to try so hard to stay alive.

But here I am, in my own fan fiction.

Anyone who has ever shipped a couple

will envy me.

Who can tell me when Fang Yan will arrive?

I've contacted her. She'll be here soon.

Yu Le's unforgettable ex?

Has Yu Le confirmed it?

Yu Le just treats her as a friend.

There's nothing between them.

Both Xining and I were there last night.

Really?

Xining was probably here. I was here.

Things are much easier now.

Xining and Qi were there last night.

A passersby's perspective can clear up the rumors.

We can start from there.

OK. I'll draft a post right away.

Yu Le's car was here.

There must be a dash cam on his car.

Use the footage as evidence.

Okay.

Why didn't I think of that?

Do as Qi said.

Okay.

By the way,

the car accident…

It was just an accident. Nothing complex.

First, wait for the police's report.

Tell Yu Le's manager

that we'll repost it together

to tell the fans that he's fine.

The only problem

is that Sun Xitian was there too.

Contact Fang Yan.

Get our story straight.

They were there to pick up their friend

to hang out together.

Good idea.

Do as Qi said.

Write a lawyer letter

and contact the police.

Okay.

Prepare a list of media

and a press release.

Okay, I'll do it now.

The news of the car accident

has diverted people's attention from the fake relationship.

But they may bring it up soon.

I remember that Wang Ziheng

is about to announce the release time of his new song.

Yes.

Tell him to announce it earlier

so that his fans can make it a hit.

Is there any reality show invitation recently?

Tell Fang Yan

that Yu Le and Xining

need to get on a dating show.

Everyone will see they're a true couple.

I'm a genius.

I solved the problem and created opportunities for them to be together.

Qi.

It sounds nice

but Mr. Ji…

No "but".

It's an emergency we're talking about here.

Understand?

Making them on a dating show

can be risky but it's a great opportunity

to prove that they're a true couple.

We must do it.

Now,

announce the release time of Wang Ziheng's new song.

My goodness.

He scared the crap out of me.

Why is Ji Shu here?

If he finds out that I'm writing fan fiction

and changed the plots, he'll kill me.

Do what I said.

Okay.

When will Fang Yan be here?

In a minute.

This is the show they'll be on.

After Fang Yan arrives,

tell her that they must get on the show together.

This is the only way

to correct the misinformation.

Any questions?

No.

How is Xining now?

Is she affected

by the rumors on the internet?

I got her. Don't worry.

Protect her at all costs.

Okay.

What's wrong, Qi?

I met my nemesis.

Are you talking about

our boss, Mr. Ji?

The one and only.

If he finds that I'm here

and changed the plots of his novel,

you'll never see me again.

Wait.

Who did you say he is?

Our boss.

Mr. Ji.

Our boss?

Ji Shu, the boss of Sheng'an Entertainment.

27 years old.

Young, accomplished, handsome, and rich.

He's very sensitive to entertainment information

and established Sheng'an Entertainment five years ago and made it big.

He signed Wang Ziheng and many other popular artists in a short time

and produced many films and TV shows.

Whether he's the executive producer

or the associate producer,

none of his works is a failure.

Three years ago, he established

the PR Department, Management Department, and Circulation Department.

He built a complete entertainment chain.

He's Ji Shu, the supporting role?

What supporting role?

Nothing. Go back to work.

If I had known that the same name means the same person,

I would've named him Theo Zhu.

Don't even think about it!

I won't allow Yu Le

to get on this dating show.

Netizens won't remember it for long.

Once there are new rumors,

they'll forget about it completely.

Being on this dating show

won't do Yu Le any good.

But the internet remembers.

Fang Yan,

you've been in this industry for so long.

You should know

that once a celebrity is labeled,

it's hard to get the label off.

Who are you to object?

This is my fiction!

Fang Yan, trust me.

After they get on this show,

they'll get more and more shippers.

It'll end the gossip

and the fans Yu Le lost will come back.

Impossible.

I won't let you make use of Yu Le like that.

Fang Yan.

How could you say that?

What do you mean by making use of him?

That's what it is!

Their relationship

has made your artist

famous overnight, hasn't it?

She's got invited to lots of

shows and programs.

Even her rate is much higher now, isn't it?

Who says there are only pros?

After the relationship was exposed,

Yu Le lost lots of fans and paid the penalty,

but Ye Xining suffered losses too.

She was stalked and bullied online.

Go check her Weibo.

Everyone is saying nasty things about her.

The comments she received in the past few days

are more than those she received since her debut.

Fang Yan,

do you still think Xining only benefits from this relationship?

I'll clarify it on Weibo.

If you do,

I may be criticized for more days.

It's just criticism.

Every celebrity gets criticized.

A bad reputation is a reputation too.

Anyway, you can't get on the dating show.

For Yu Le,

keeping a low profile is safer.

But if this dating show

can change the public opinion of him,

will you change your mind?

How is that possible?

It is possible!

The show can prove that they're a true couple

and attract more shippers.

It's a win-win solution.

But Yu Le is an idol.

No one expects an idol to start a relationship.

He's in transition.

That's exactly

why he shouldn't be on a dating show.

He needs time to practice his acting skills.

Fine.

Forget the dating show.

But the rumors have to be addressed.

They have a bad influence

on both Xining and Yu Le.

Qi.

Mr. Ji has made an arrangement.

It'll make things hard for him.

Cooperation

should be consensual.

So,

if you think Xining is taking advantage here,

there's no need for them to get on the dating show.

Thank you, Mr. Ji.

I'll take care of this matter.

Since we have reached a consensus,

I'll go.

Newcomer.

You're quick-witted.

Learn from her.

Stay calm in times of crisis.

You flatter me.

What are you doing here?

I came to thank the girl who saved my life.

I also brought the staff

afternoon tea.

You've been working late

because of me and Xining.

Thank you all.

What's wrong?

You want to separate them, don't you?

What?

I won't let you do that.

There must be something

going on between them.

What's the matter?

Mr. Ji,

I want to thank you for your compliment.

You're welcome.

You've proved yourself capable.

I'll make you a regular employee in advance.

Then,

you'll work in the PR Department.

Wait, Mr. Ji.

I'm not good at public relations.

Let me be Xining's assistant.

Okay.

What do you want to say?

Mr. Ji,

I want to say

that you're a great boss.

You're better than Jia Yingjun,

no, Zhen Yingjun.

I know.

No, you don't.

Jia Yingjun wants

to use the copyright as an excuse

to sack me.

I'll try my best to get the copyright

and impress him.

Don't worry.

As long as you work hard,

no one can sack you.

Thank you, Mr. Ji.

If there's nothing else,

I'll leave now.

You…

Can't you finish your words at once?

Mr. Ji,

I'm grateful

that you promoted me and gave me a raise,

but for your good,

I can't let you go out.

For your good,

you should let go of me right now.

Or I'll take back my words about the promotion

and fire you.

Mr. Ji, actually…

What?

I've liked you for a long time.

You like me?

Yes.

I'll pretend

that I heard nothing.

Let go.

But you heard me.

Give me a reply,

or I won't let you go.

Do you really like me?

I like you so so much.

Fine.

This expression means you like me?

As your boss,

I admire your ability.

But if you want to take a shortcut through me,

it's not gonna happen.

Mr. Ji,

it's fine that you don't believe I like you,

but there are so many girls out there.

Don't carry the torch for someone who's already spoken for.

Look at the other girls.

Do you mean you?

It doesn't have to be me.

It just can't be Xining.

What I feel for her is none of your business.

I'll forget

what you just said.

Mr. Ji,

you have to admit

that timing is very important.

Sometimes,

it's not that you're not good enough.

You're just not the leading role.

Sometimes,

knowing someone for a long time

doesn't mean you can be with them forever.

Oh no.

You…

Mr. Ji.

You had a car accident. Are you okay?

I'm fine.

I'm lucky to not get hurt.

We're waiting for the police's report.

Good.

I'm Xining's boss

and friend.

I don't want her to be in trouble

because of you.

Of course.

I don't want anything to happen to Xining either.

I want to thank you for saving my life.

Qi.

You're Qi, right?

Thank you for saving me this morning.

Are you okay?

I'm fine. You don't have to thank me.

Of course I'd save…

I mean

I love helping others.

I'm relieved that you're fine.

Are you okay?

Thanks to you,

I'm still in one piece.

I'm fine.

They look so good together.

They're meant to be together.

What a perfect match!

Is he thinking about chopping off Yu Le's hand?

Qi,

I've put coffee and cake on your table.

Remember to eat them.

Okay. Thank you.

Okay.

I'll go practice dancing.

OK.

I gotta go.

You're leaving already?

Thank you, everyone.

Thank you.

He's busy.

He needs to build a career.

I should support his career.

Wait. In the novel, this plot will lead to a misunderstanding.

No. I have to stop it.

Yu Le.

Where are you going?

Well…

Xining, stop him.

You…

What's wrong?

Something bad is going to happen.

What do you mean?

Will your wound get infected?

It may leave a scar.

Show me the wound.

I'm fine.

Let me take a look.

It's just a graze.

I'm fine.

It's just a graze.

Where's your wound?

Wound?

What wound?

Didn't you hurt your hand?

There's blood on your sleeve.

Fine.

Let me make Ji Shu give up on Xining first.

Blood. Blood…

Hey!

You're out of line.

Mr. Ji, I feel dizzy.

Did you get a concussion?

Do you feel any other discomfort?

Yes.

I feel tightness in my chest.

Drop the act or I'll dock your pay.

Mr. Ji, how can you think I'm acting?

I'm in so much pain now.

Then go to the hospital.

Hospital?

No, I…

Go see a doctor.

You don't want to get too ill and die.

Mr. Ji,

thank you for being so considerate.

Well,

could you send me to the hospital?

What do you think?

Mr. Ji,

if I'm going to die soon,

I hope you're the last person

I see before I die.

Xining.

Don't get the wrong idea.

There's nothing between me and her.

Mr. Ji,

let's send her to the hospital together.

No.

Xining.

Well,

I've liked Mr. Ji for a long time.

You…

I want to be alone with him.

You like Mr. Ji?

Qi.

You like Mr. Ji?

Xining, I didn't know her before today.

Trust me.

Let go!

Mr. Ji.

I know you didn't know me

and you won't like me,

but I've loved you for ten years.

Qi.

Have you ever thought about why?

If… Let go.

If I don't have much time left,

I hope you can be the one by my side.

I don't have time

for this farce.

Let go.

You're vomiting blood!

Send her to the hospital, Mr. Ji.

You can't let her die.

Fine.

Most people keep their feelings inside.

Qi is so brave.

I hope all unrequited love

could have a happy ending.

I'm not going to the hospital.

I won't faint again, Mr. Ji.

It hurts.

I'll send you to go to the hospital.

Maybe you need an operation in the ER.

Here.

The cost

of putting up this show is too high.

Ji…

After some rest,

I feel much better now.

Mr. Ji,

please pull over.

I don't need to go to the hospital.

Don't worry.

I won't give up the life of any employee.

Even if God wants you to die today,

I'll make you live to see tomorrow.

It's not that serious.

It's not up to you.

The doctor has the final say.

Why are you looking at me?

Mr. Ji,

maybe

you don't like the way I look at you,

but you can see in my eyes

that I'm really into you.

I feel so hot.

Qi,

as the boss of such a big entertainment company,

I've seen countless women who are hotter than you.

Do you think

I'd be interested in you?

I'm just

having a fever.

I…

I want to throw up.

Pull over.