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Song Yanqi!
Song Yanqi!
Song Yanqi!
Qi! Song Yanqi!
Qi!
(I never thought)
(that my life would come into bloom because of a novel.)
(And I ended up falling into the abyss because of it.)
(Ji Shu,)
(I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to make it to the world of that novel.)
(Office workers wake up to the alarm.)
(They have their breakfast on the way to work.)
(As usual, they wait for their bus to come.)
(Maybe today is an exception.)
Until when are you going to sit on my lap?
I'm sorry, I'll buy you a new shirt.
I... I'll clean it for you.
It's okay.
I have a sanitary pad here.
I mean wet tissues.
Forget it.
I'm sorry!
Who loses the bet today?
Sorry.
You always came in on time.
Yet, you never handed in the proposals on time.
A proposal is all about creativity.
And you can't force creativity.
That's in your case,
not mine.
(This is Lin Qingmiao.)
(She's my workplace competitor, who is very capable.)
Congratulations,
you look like a subordinate of hers now.
Well,
she acted so high and mighty
that I thought she was one of the interviewers during my job interview.
However, our company hasn't been doing well this year.
Only one person from the same department can stay.
That's without a doubt.
We don't know who will stay
and who will leave until everything is over.
I like how optimistic you are.
You always look forward to turning the tide.
(However,)
(although they all think)
(that the outcome has been decided,)
(I remain optimistic)
(and look forward to a miracle.)
Let's have a meeting.
Yes.
I would like to make an announcement today.
The company has decided
to make intellectual property, IP,
our development strategy.
We will be improving our efficiency
by reducing costs and increasing profit.
Great!
Mr. Jia,
what genre of novel should we focus on?
Song Yanqi,
what do you think?
Well...
In my opinion,
when we talk about intellectual property,
we talk about novels, comics, and other forms of media
with a wide readership.
Those popular ones
are simply known as intellectual property.
The unpopular ones are called pseudo-intellectual property.
Yet, it's all about content,
after all.
As long as it's a good piece of work,
all we need is time.
Sooner or later,
when it becomes well-known,
it ends up becoming intellectual property.
That said,
we should
focus on seeking good works.
Well, do you have any in mind?
I do.
I've been reading a very addictive one.
And it's been well-received.
Go on.
The author is a rising literary star named Ji Shu.
He's gained numerous loyal fans.
And he's very good at depicting emotions in his work.
The novel tells the story of a hot celebrity
and a Z-list artist
who get together after a reunion.
The male protagonist gives up on his career for the female protagonist.
She makes sacrifices for him without him knowing.
In the end, they reach the peak of like together.
It's a passionate and inspiring story.
What's the title again?
Shining...
Shinning Like Stars:
Best Actor Wants To Date Too.
Louder.
Shinning Like Stars: Best Actor Wants To Date Too.
The title...
We could just change the title.
What matters is the content.
This genre matches
our objectives.
It's sweet and not angsty.
Besides, readers nowadays are into sweet narratives.
Mr. Jia.
This author has had none of his novels adapted.
We never tested the water before.
I wouldn't recommend us to take the risk.
It's what readers nowadays love to read.
Moreover,
it has a high readership and a lot of fans.
Well, that's more the reason we should be cautious.
Having many fans isn't necessarily a good thing.
Most fans
don't prefer to have their favourite books adapted.
If we were to adapt well-known novels like this,
they would most likely say it'd ruined the book.
I...
Song Yanqi, how about this?
You will talk to the author
about its copyright.
And ask him about the price.
We'll then
figure out the price-performance ratio
and see
if it's necessary to purchase it.
Sure, I promise I'll complete the mission.
Don't celebrate too early.
If it exceeds the budget,
you need not get back to me.
What?
I'm running a company here.
I'm not a charity case.
You need to know your place.
One more thing.
Don't always come in on time.
You came in at ten o'clock sharp.
After that, you had breakfast and put on makeup.
Well, are you being paid to use the restroom?
You'd wasted more than an hour doing all those things.
You're here to work
and bring the company profits.
Meeting adjourned.
He could've called out of your name, but he didn't.
I didn't expect Ji Shu to be living nearby our neighbourhood.
Well, high-end neighborhoods are indeed on another level.
They even asked me to register my name.
Luckily I'm allowed to enter it.
Well, what should I say first
when I see him?
Ji Shu.
This won't do.
I should be more gentle.
Ji Shu.
He would see me as a crazy fan for sure.
I should do it in a more formal and professional manner.
Mr. Ji Shu.
Hello.
Excuse me.
301.
Mr. Ji.
Did you ask for us?
I suspect she's a thief who's been trying to rob me.
Me? A thief?
No.
I'm looking for Ji Shu, who stays here.
Mr. Ji.
She's here for you.
I don't know her.
Are you Ji Shu?
Sir.
No, I'm a thief.
Would a thief bring you a present?
I'm here to have a business talk with Mr. Ji Shu.
You don't even know Mr. Ji.
And you want to have a business talk with him?
Leave now.
Come, leave at once.
Move.
Mr. Ji Shu, I'm really here to talk to you about the copyright.
Move.
You're calling me a thief.
But do you have evidence?
If not, I'll sue you for defamation.
I'm not having it easy, too. Please be considerate.
We're all workers. Please be considerate.
Well, Mr. Ji Shu,
this has been a misunderstanding.
I...
You...
All workers aren't having it easy.
Heed my advice. Just head home already.
Mr. Ji Shu.
I'm the planner from An Sheng Film and Television Company.
I'm sorry for this sudden visit
to talk to you about the copyright.
But I'm here to have a business talk with you
with a sincere heart.
Just leave.
Yu Le? It's really you!
What's that headline about?
Is this a shoot?
Are you really having a shoot?
Where's the camera?
It's really Yu Le!
It is!
Who's that girl?
He's Yu Le.
Yu Le? The singer and dancer?
That's right.
Le, get in the car now!
Shut the door!
Le, I told you not to pretend to be a deliveryman.
Look what I've done.
The fans recognized and surrounded me.
Yan will be mad when she finds out.
Le,
Yan has no time for that now.
You got to the trending list again.
What?
The photos of you and Xining are leaked.
Well,
we're down at the office of Sheng An Entertainment.
And we'll bring you a piece of big sensational news today.
-There she is! -Ye Xining!
-Ye Xining! -Guys, look!
Ye Xining.
What exactly is your relationship with Yu Le?
Did you do that because Yu Le's popular?
It's said that both of you worked together before.
Did you develop feelings for one another through that production?
-Please answer us! -Thank you.
Please answer us!
Thank you. We're the reporters from Yuchi.
Yu Le is here!
Yu Le, are you here
to acknowledge your relationship?
Does it mean
you're secretly married to her with a child?
All this time,
I didn't respond to any of the rumors because I saw no need to do so.
I knew what the truth is.
And I'd just do my job well.
Yet, now that someone is trying to hurt
my family and friends,
I will definitely bring the rumor-monger
to justice.
Quick!
(Look, ladies!)
Yu Le is taking Ye Xining away!
Look, ladies!
Guys, look!
Yu Le is taking Ye Xining away!
It's true they've been seeing each other all this time!
Yu Le.
Rumors are nothing to you.
Why didn't you ignore this one like in the past?
I didn't make myself clear because I didn't care a darn.
But it's different now.
Different in what way?
What do you think?
But...
Will you be my girlfriend?
(Well, it feels so great)
(to see a couple being lovey-dovey.)
(No buts.)
(I adore you.)
"I adore you."
(The novel is so sweet.)
(My fan fiction has to be more than that.)
Mr. Jia.
Regarding the copyright of Shinning Like Stars...
I read the novel you sent me.
Its theme and readership statistics are indeed not bad.
Carry on
and try to get its copyright.
One more thing.
Considering how poorly the industry is doing,
we must be cautious when it comes to content.
We need to go with one
that is of good quality
and influential.
That way, we have the upper hand
when negotiating with streaming platforms.
Mr. Jia.
Here's the screenplay evaluation report.
It's a project with a lot of potential.
Okay, not bad.
Each of you will find me an IP.
Whoever manages to get a well-suited one
will be our company's
first planner of IP adaptation.
Mr. Jia,
I will not let you down for sure.
Go ahead.
Have a seat.
Qi, Shinning Like Stars is truly a good read!
And I think the fictional company
resembles ours very closely.
Our company is called An Sheng,
and the fictional one is named Sheng An.
I thought the author created it based on our company.
Also, there are characters named An Jing and Feng Liu.
I felt as if I were in its fictional world.
You read it?
Yeah.
Finally, I have someone to ship the CP with!
How's the negotiation going?
I really love this novel.
I'd like to meet the author in real life.
Well,
I'll do my best to get his approval.
Okay, I have faith in you.
This Lin Qingmiao,
she visits our boss' office all the time.
What a bootlicker she is.
But, Qi,
I still believe in you.
And I'm looking forward to the day you turn the table around.
Okay.
(So this is his real name.)
(Both are Ji Shu.)
(What a lazybones.)
Excuse me.
Are you delivering this parcel
to 301?
Yes.
(Koi of the Last Bus,) [* Koi are the symbol of luck]
(today's your lucky day.)
I was just wondering why the receiver had the same name as my boyfriend's.
It's really my boyfriend's.
Why don't you give this to me?
I'll just pass it to him.
You wouldn't have to do it yourself.
Well...
The last four numbers of his contact are 7734.
He's 1.83m tall
with a cold, unfriendly face.
Do you remember him?
Fine, please put a signature here for him.
Sure.
What did he buy? This is so heavy.
Well, thank you for your help.
I should be the one saying thank you.
What's it?
Hi, Mr. Ji Shu.
My name is Song Yanqi, the planner from An Sheng Film and Television Company.
I came to talk to you
about the copyright of Shinning Like Stars:
-No thanks. -Best Actor Wants To Date Too.
Mr. Ji Shu.
Please open the door.
Here's a parcel for you.
Mr. Ji Shu.
Your parcel.
What happened yesterday was nothing but a misunderstanding.
I swear I wasn't trying to rob you.
I know.
Regarding the copyright of Shinning Like Stars,
I hope you could hear me out.
And let me tell you about the conditions proposed by our company.
No need.
Mr. Ji Shu.
You're not selling the copyright.
Are there any concerns from your side?
No.
Any skeleton in your closet?
No.
Mr. Ji Shu.
Our company cares a lot about original works.
Also, we shall offer you
a reasonable market price for sure.
Are you done?
I'm not short of money.
So what if you're loaded?
Well, that's actually a good thing.
[Shinning Like Stars:]
[Best Actor Wants To Date Too you're following]
[has a new chapter.]
Yu Le!
Did you think about the endorsements you'd be losing
when you decided to make your relationship public?
Did you think about the fans you'd be losing?
You think this video
will stop people from talking about it?
Yan.
I'm aware it's my fault.
But think about it.
Instead of having seven to eight scandals every month,
I should just stick to one.
You do know the difference
between a scandal and a real girlfriend,
don't you?
I know this will definitely affect my career.
Yet, I'm undergoing a transformation period.
An actor and an idol are not the same.
But this circle is what it is.
Yu Le.
I hope you wouldn't regret what you've done.
Rest assured.
I won't regret it.
Besides,
apart from my identity as an artist,
I'm also a normal person.
There's no way
I'm not getting into a relationship and getting married.
But now isn't the time.
You know what? The endorsement agreements clearly state
that a spokesperson
is not to make their relationship public.
Yu Le.
You're not a newbie, after all.
So you must play by the rules.
Yan.
I promise.
Just this once.
There won't be a next time.
Drop it already.
From now on,
stay low-key and mind yourself.
Don't let fans see you being lovey-dovey.
I believe,
if you don't let your love life
affect your career,
they will remain your fans.
Absolutely.
My career is my priority.
I'll do as you say.
May I go now?
Where are you going?
The acting lesson is starting soon.
Go on.
Xitian?
Yu Le?
When did you come back?
Just now.
I thought of giving you a surprise.
A surprise?
Yan asked me to return here
and be your choreographer.
I never thought it'd be you.
Well, I thought you wouldn't want to see me again
because I rejected you back then.
I would never do that.
Welcome back.
Xing.
What's with the new chapter?
Who's that Sun Xitian?
That's Yu Le's crush.
My god.
What year are we in? Crushing tropes are still around?
Isn't a sweet love not good enough?
For him, it's not.
The appearance of the crush
marks the boundary between a sweet narrative and a tormenting one.
Do you mean
the CP I've been shipping
has a bad ending?
Xing, tell me this is not true.
It's not true.
Ji Shu's writing style is unique.
All his stories start with lovey-dovey scenarios,
followed by super tormenting ones.
And they end with a tragedy.
That's his style for you.
Moreover,
this is a story about having a crush.
That means a relationship ends before it really starts.
This is truly
perverted!
It was supposed to be an all-sweet story.
Why does it have a bad ending?
I'm done for.
How do I explain myself to Jia Yingjun?
I'm going to lose my job!
(Since the novel is an angsty one,)
(I'll be writing a super sweet fan fiction.)
I was just writing my fan fiction.
Why is it dark already?
What...
Wait...
Wait, where...
Where am I?
Yu Le?
There's a newbie named Yu Le?
Here.
Slowly.
I'm going to the convenience store to get us some ice cubes.
We'll apply them to your ankle when we get home.
Okay.
I'll wait for you.
Yu Le!
Why are you here?
You forgot your glasses at my place.
Since I was nearby, I decided to pass it to you.
Is this an adaptation?
It's impossible. I don't see any camera here.
Thanks.
Well...
Is this a present from me?
(She's acting pure and innocent.)
(The audiences are sick)
(of such a cliché plot.)
(This still happens in real life?)
I never thought you'd keep them.
I'm used to these.
Xitian,
thank you for sending them to me.
Xitian?
Sun Xitian.
There's no way I'm in the world of my fan fiction,
no?
Seriously?
No matter what,
just enjoy myself first.
Sure.
Well, I'll charge you a lot for sending these to you.
Figure out what you should do.
I'll buy you a meal next time.
Think about it.
Sun Xitian.
Did you know he has a girlfriend?
I didn't.
You didn't?
The whole world knows he has a girlfriend.
And she's over there.
Xining.
Slowly.
Xining,
why were you
hiding in the corner?
Here, let me introduce to you
Yu Le's official girlfriend.
Xining,
why were you hiding there?
You should've come forward and introduced yourself as his girlfriend.
Okay.
And you,
Yu Le.
My boy,
didn't you say you'd focus on your career?
You can't be a two-timer.
You're trying to ruin your future.
I...
Qi.
Why are you here?
What did you call me?
Qi.
Qi?
(How did she know me?)
Where are they?
This dream feels so real.