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I've been reading novels since I was young.

I'm not good at reading other things.

But I'm good enough to read scripts.

Misspellings.

I was short of time.

It won't happen next time.

Next time?

Are you getting off home soon?

Give me the proposal

of this project before you get off work.

Besides basic information,

I also hope to see the budget statement of this project.

Before I get off work?

I can do evaluation.

I've never done the budget.

You can't do it?

Forget it.

I'll do it.

It's just budget.

I'll learn.

Who hasn't had a first time?

Finally.

I'm done.

Redo it.

Why?

This is a low cost profit-sharing drama.

Yours is for a platform-exclusive

custom drama.

You want me to lose money?

I… I want to go home.

Mr. Ji,

can you pretend you didn't see it?

Do you think it's texting via WeChat

that you can withdraw within two minutes?

Mr. Ji,

I promise I'll complete the task

and pass your test.

Are you going to work overtime here?

Those who don't want to work overtime are not good employees.

Go back.

Working overtime here

will waste the company electricity.

Also, I have to pay you overtime.

It's not worth it.

Mr. Ji,

you are a rich second generation.

Being so stingy

will affect your image as a boss.

Being thrifty is a virtue.

Being thrifty is a virtue.

Ji…

Mr. Ji.

Aren't you going back?

Didn't you say you'd finish it by today?

I'll keep an eye on you.

Work hard.

I...

Done.

Mr. Ji, look.

He has long eyelashes.

He also has smooth skin.

He's pretty when he's not fierce.

Is the budget ready?

Look, it's done.

How is it?

Not bad.

Can I...

She doesn't know what will happen next.

Even if she goes,

it won't change the ending.

Okay.

These are the film's project proposal and the audition script.

Director Wang has always been strict in casting.

We just got the admission ticket.

The rest is up to you.

I'll do my best.

Yu Le is here for the audition too?

I have a friend in Director Qian's crew.

I heard that Director Qian doesn't like him

because he's terrible at acting.

He only filmed several idol dramas.

After complimented by several of his fans,

he even dares to act in movies now.

Just wait.

Director Wang will be more strict than Director Qian.

Mr. Wang is coming for the audition.

Yu Le is asking for humiliation.

I've heard that he's being approached for the drama "The Trace".

You were the first interviewee.

OK.

Don't listen. Don't look. Don't take it to heart.

Since you've chosen this path,

just focus on what you want to do.

I know.

Mr. Yu, please come with me.

Okay.

Go ahead. I'll wait for you here.

Hello, Mr. Yu.

Mr. Wang, I've been wanting to see you.

I didn't expect to see you here.

Mr. Yu.

My assistant

is your fan.

He talks to me about you every day.

I didn't have the chance to meet you before.

Otherwise, I would have asked for your autograph.

After this,

you have to give me an autographed photo.

Do you mind?

Of course not.

I'll ask my assistant to prepare more for you.

This way, please.

Ms. Fang.

Xining.

Don't be nervous when you go in later.

Just do your best.

I believe you can do it.

Qi, you're the one who's nervous.

Am I?

I think so.

Go inside.

I'll wait for you outside.

You can do it.

Come on.

Hello, director and mentors.

Hello, Xining.

Welcome to the audition.

Dance for us.

OK.

How is it?

Not bad.

If you say it's not bad, then it's good.

I'll contact the producer in a few days.

What did Director Wang say?

We'll notify the audition results later.

Please wait patiently.

Okay, thank you.

Let's go.

You all overestimated him.

He has made progress.

But everyone in the industry knows Director Wang is strict.

With his acting skills...

Yan.

Am I here to humiliate myself?

Don't give up on yourself.

I can see your progress.

Maybe there's a turning point.

How can there be?

Even Wang Ziheng came for the audition.

I don't think I have a chance.

Let's go back first.

We'll wait for the result.

How is it?

What did the director say?

He would arrange someone to contact Yingjun to approve the contract.

He also asked me to keep on dancing.

Xining, that's great.

Go and share it with Yu Le.

I told him to celebrate tonight.

The couple I ship finally reached the peak of their lives.

What are you talking about?

Nothing.

Let's go back.

Brother, you're back.

Wash your hands.

Dinner is ready.

Daddy and mommy are abroad.

They called me and asked me

to throw a luxurious birthday party

for you

on behalf of them.

What do you think?

You know I can't cook.

I ordered food delivery.

But they are also dishes.

Don't dislike me.

If you dislike me,

I'll take away daddy and mommy's gift.

What are you waiting for? Sit down.

Eat.

What's wrong?

I left something

in the company.

I'm leaving.

What's so important?

You're not celebrating your birthday?

How can I finish these alone?

Mr. Ji.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

Mr. Ji.

I'm going back.

Qi.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

Go back.

Mr. Ji.

You're not locked out and unable to go home,

are you?

Just say it. It's not something embarrassing.

I often got myself locked out.

Why don't you come in?

It takes time for the locksmith to come.

Okay.

Come on.

Thank you.

Come on in.

Have a seat.

Mr. Ji, have you had dinner?

If not, make do with it.

Eating too much instant noodles is bad for your health.

I'll eat it myself.

Please.

Enjoy, Mr. Ji.

You're welcome.

If you want, you can treat me back.

No.

You need to sit and eat instant noodles to have a sense of ritual.

Wait.

I'll turn off the lights.

Why would you turn off the lights?

Do you feel like we're having steak during a candlelight dinner

in a luxurious western restaurant?

Where is the steak?

Isn't this it?

You're so imaginative.

If you only

live a life that you can see,

it would be boring.

You have to enjoy yourself.

Right, Mr. Ji?

Are you enjoying yourself

or deceiving yourself?

You can also think so.

In my opinion, society belongs to adults.

And adults are materialistic.

No matter how beautifully love begins,

in the end,

it will give way to reality.

No matter

how the relationship starts,

it will end in a flash.

I don't believe in

happy endings in life.

So you don't have to put any effort into me.

Why are you looking at me?

I think

you resemble someone I know.

Are you trying to be sarcastic again?

No.

Mr. Ji, eat.

It'll get soggy.

Who would look for me at this hour?

Are you unhappy?

No.

You dance to vent out your frustrations

whenever something doesn't go your way.

You can still change your habits after so many years?

After so many years,

you still like to expose me.

You should enjoy dancing,

not use it as a vent.

Get up.

Come.

You like venting, right?

I'll take you to a place to vent.

Where're we going?

You'll know when we arrive.

I'll go take a look.

What's wrong?

I...

Nothing. Go and open the door.

Ji Fei.

Have you eaten?

I'm eating.

Here.

You're being nice to me for no reason.

Are you trying to poison me?

Me poisoning you?

Am I that bored?

It's all because of my brother.

I've spent efforts to prepare the birthday banquet for him.

He didn't eat anything.

He said he was going to deal with some work.

I'm not as important as work?

Birthday?

Take it.

Don't you know it's my brother's birthday?

You had a unrequited love for him for ten years.

How come you don't know?

How is that possible?

I celebrated it for him during the day.

So it was because you celebrated his birthday,

so he didn't finish his work in time

and didn't have time to celebrate it with me.

You've delivered the food.

You should go back now.

Ji Fei is at home.

That means he wasn't locked out.

Then why was he so depressed on his birthday

instead of spending it with his sister?

Candles.

Since I know,

let's go through the process.

Otherwise, it'll be awkward.

Although it's a bit shabby,

I didn't know

it is your birthday.

Don't you have a unrequited love for me?

You didn't know that?

I was too busy to remember.

Why did you take it away?

It's not too late.

Your birthday is once a year.

We can't celebrate it so modestly.

Let's eat outside.

Haven't you eaten?

These are all appetizers.

It's nothing.

Let's go. I'll take you to eat something nice.

You will definitely like that restaurant.

It's really delicious.

I go there several times a year.

Look, it's Yu Le.

Yes, it's Yu Le.

-So handsome. -Yeah.

Do you think I really have no acting skills?

You're drunk.

I'm not drunk.

Come on, cheers.

Mr. Ji, this is the one.

What do you think?

How about

another one?

Mr. Ji.

This store may look ordinary,

but it's on the Black Pearl's must-try List.

You'll like it.

OK.

Qi.

This restaurant looks bad.

Let's go to another restaurant.

Mr. Ji.

You can't judge a restaurant by its appearance.

This restaurant is really delicious.

I insist you have a try.

Qi.

It's late.

Eating such greasy food is bad for digestion.

The research shows

if we eat midnight snacks,

first,

we'll have indigestion,

second,

we'll gain weight,

third,

people who eat midnight snacks often stay up late,

it will affect their working ability the next day.

And your immune system will be weakened.

Why does he sound like that damn author?

Mr. Ji.

I don't eat it often.

I just eat it occasionally.

It's okay.

Listen to me.

Let's eat something light.

I'm already restrained in the real world.

When I enter the world of novels,

I must eat freely.

Anyway, the meat will not grow on me.

Don't worry, Mr. Ji.

It's my treat.

Qi.

If you really insist on eating,

let's go to another restaurant.

Mr. Ji.

You're a little strange today.

-Are you... -No.

Starting to like me?

I'm not.

Mr. Ji,

I'll be sad

if you reject me like this.

You touched my hands and face.

I will misunderstand.

How about this?

I promise you one thing.

And you promise me one thing.

As long as it's not illegal,

I can promise you.

Be on standby 24 hours a day.

Don't leave my sight.

Mr. Ji, you're excessive.

Forget it.

I don't believe you can keep an eye on me all the time.

If it's your birthday wish,

I agree.

Okay, deal.

Let's go to another place.

I just want this one.

Qi, why don't we reconsider it?

You went too often to high-end restaurants

so you don't want to eat in such a restaurant.

I just want to eat in it now.

I...

Okay.

Let's eat here.

Mr. Ji, take a look.

Waitress.

Qi.

Check the menu.

Please.

I've eaten here several times.

What would you like?

What else do you want?

Suit yourself.

Then I'll order these on the recommendation list.

We have a shop festival today.

You can take part in the lucky draw if you order the couple set.

Do you have any special requirements

for the couple set?

No.

It's just a normal double meal. You can just pay for it.

Then a couple set, please.

Okay.

Couple set.

Qi.

Have some water.

What's with the water?

For disinfection.

Mr. Ji, may I draw it?

The third prize.

What's the third prize here?

The third prize is a pair of key chains.

Fine.

It's good that I got a prize.

Xining, I need to go to the washroom.

Qi.

Here're the key chains.

Hello, here's your gift.

I don't want it.

This is the lucky object of Last-minute Bus Catcher.

And today is your birthday.

Take it.

I don't want it.

It's your birthday gift.

Forget it.

I want it.

Mr. Ji, the seafood here is very delicious.

Let me peel it for you.

I don't eat seafood.

You don't eat seafood?

Then have some beef.

Help yourself.

Okay.

Don't choke yourself.

Drink more water.

Eat up.

I need to go home at ten and get to bed.

That early?

Do you have the same routine as the elderly?

Yu Le.

Yu Le.

You are drunk.

Let me take you home.

OK?

Be careful.

Are you done?

Okay.

Let's go.

Come on.

Do you have your belongings with you?

I've been carrying them.

Here you go.

Take the key chain.

Well.

You're so full.

Do you want to take a walk?

No need.

Didn't you say you'd go to bed early?

Mr. Ji, you've been acting weird today.

How?

It's your birthday.

We went our for a dinner,

but you...

Are you out of your mind? Why didn't you watch out for traffic?

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

Qi.

Are you having a crush on a man in the book?

If so, the ending

is destined to be tragic.

Do you also think I'm not as good as Wang Ziheng?

Only when he rejects the role,

do I have a chance, right?

Am I really not good at acting?

Say something.

If you don't say anything, it means you admit it.

So all of you

think the same about me.

Yu Le, acting

is based on innate talent and efforts.

You just started a transformation.

Don't deny yourself so quickly.

No.

Even as an idol,

I'm not as good as Wang Ziheng.

In everyone's eyes,

he is a versatile artist with excellent singing,

dancing, and acting skills.

And I

am just a clout who wants a share

in the film industry.

You're wrong.

In my heart,

you've always been the best.

Xining.

Is that what you really think?

Yes.

Xining.

Thank you for trusting me.

You're the only one who's by my side

and accompanies me.

Do you want to be trending

by hugging her in public?

He has a girlfriend.

Watch your manners.

Girlfriend?

I quarreled with my girlfriend.

I made her angry.

Did you two fight again?

It was all my fault.

I shouldn't have lost my temper.

But you...

How can you say in front of me

that another man is better than me?

I have my pride.

Then tell her

and explain to her.

But I...

Yu Le.

Yu Le, let's go. I'll take you home.

He can't go with you.

Take out your phone.

Call her

and tell her what you just said.

She definitely doesn't want to talk to me.

You two lack communication.

Give me the phone.

I'll call her.

Don't interfere with others' relationship.

So you know it's someone else's relationship.

I won't let you take advantage of their vulnerability.

Mr. Ji.

Your employee is being so rude.

Shouldn't you discipline her?

I'm off duty now.

It's none of his business.

It's not appropriate.

If they keep avoiding each other,

they'll really break up.

Yu Le.

Yu Le.

Say something. Don't you want to apologize?

Qi, is that you?

Are you with Yu Le?

Xining, we just met Yu Le.

He's drunk.

Is he okay?

He's not. He wants to apologize to you,

but he's afraid that you would be angry.

Tell her.

Clear up misunderstandings.

I'm so mad.

What are you doing?

Apologize to her face to face.

I'm not going.

What's your relationship with him?

Are you his sibling or his parent?

I'm his Mom fan.

Come with me.

Wasn't I at Xining's with Yu Le?

So as long as I can stop the misunderstandings

and change the plot,

I can be back?

It's almost like the fan fiction world.

Can I really change it?

But what happened to my second travel?

How come?

This...

This isn't what happened during the second travel.

Is it also delayed?

Is it a dream

or

I really traveled?

The change of the novel plots

is really related to Song Yanqi.

Did you find the problem?

What?

The backstage is back on track.

Is it?

That's good.

Maybe it's related to the collapse of the backstage.

I asked the programmer.

He said the internet crashed once today.

But it's already fixed.

Are you sure?

In two hours, nine chapters

have been updated for the novel.

It's different from the original content.

I didn't do it at all.

You didn't?

Is it the system bug again?

I'll ask someone to check it again.

But since you've updated it

and you can't take it back...

Who is in charge of the system maintenance today?

I used to contact Wang.

He's on a business trip.

I really don't know who is charge today.

I have to ask.

Okay.

Also,

I plan to stop updating for a while.

Okay.

Is Mr. Jia here?

There is a reason why I didn't come to work in the past two days.

Did he fire me?

What?

What are you talking about?

Didn't you work outside?

We're almost off work.

Why are you back?

Working outside?

How long have I been out?

About two hours.

What's wrong with you?

She knows that Lin Qingmiao is competing with her

on the IP of the novel?

What did you say?

You don't know?

Lin Qingmiao volunteered.

She said she was worried that you can't

get the IP of the novel alone.

So she wants to work with you to communicate with Ji Shu.

She's in Mr. Jia's office now.

Why?

Zhen...

What is it?

Mr. Jia, I...

By the way,

how is the project "Brighter Than Stars"

going?

I'm working on it. Everything is going well.

Don't worry. I'll get the copyright.

You're working on it?

So there's no result?

Song Yanqi, how long has it been?

Not long.

I will get it as soon as possible.

I won't delay the company's plan.

Mr. Jia.

In any case, it takes time for the project to be approved.

I have nothing else to do.

I can help Qi communicate with Ji Shu.

Mr. Jia, I can do it alone.

More people, more power.

You have experience in this.

Mr. Jia, think about it.

If the company suddenly sends another person

to work with me.

Mr. Ji will think

our company is very unprofessional.

He wouldn't know whom to communicate with.

That's true.

Mr. Jia, don't worry.

I know Ji Shu.

There won't be any problem.

You know Ji Shu?

Yes.

We went to high school and college together.

I should have let you go.

With a relationship like yours,

he will do you a favor.

Mr. Jia.

Suddenly replacing someone isn't ideal, right?

Okay, how about this?

You two

work on this project together.

Recently,

I've found some information.

It is said that

many companies in the industry went to him,

but he turned all of them down.

What does that mean?

It means he's a hard bone.

Whoever of you two

can get the copyright

will become a regular employee

and the head of this project.

Any problem?

Mr. Jia, I have no problem.

Me either.

Song Yanqi.

For the sake of our joining the company at the same time,

I advise you to find a backup.

Qingmiao. You are so confident.

When I proposed the IP back then,

why didn't you say you know him?

Is there anything else other than being high school and college classmates

that you don't want others to find out about?

Mr. Ji, why are you here?

Are you here

to talk about the IP?

Safety distance.

Where were you

and what were you doing

two hours ago?

I was with you two hours ago.

Fool.

No, I was with the supporting male character

who looked like you.

I was working outside.

Really?

Yes.

There's this Happy tranquil bar on South Xilijie Road.

Do you know it?

Happy tranquil bar?

Isn't this tranquil bar in the world of fan fiction?

There's one in the real world too?

Mr. Ji.

Do you go to places like that often?

No.

When I passed by there,

I saw someone who looked like you.

You must be mistaken.

I didn't go there today.

What about before?

I don't think it counts since I've only been there in the fan fiction world.

No.

It's really her.

About the copyright...

You've decided?

No.

Since it wasn't you,

I'll leave now.

Did he wait here

just to ask me this?

Mr. Ji.

I have something else to ask you.

Can we talk in the car?