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Episode 03
Get changed and come with me.
You don't say something to comfort me?
What should I say?
At least say... It's okay,
act more, you won't be nervous.
Then others won't laugh at you.
I got it.
So... Say something.
Since you know that.
You still need comfort?
You're a celebrity.
How can you understand we extras?
That's true.
I've been used to such situation.
I've always given myself a superb
and gorgeous beginning.
But got
a desperate and sad ending.
So maybe I...
You began to doubt
what you're doing is meaningless.
I can't make judgement for you.
Also can't predict your future.
But among so many actors
in that scene just now,
I was only attracted by you.
So you mean that
I'm expressiveness.
Without saying actor's lines,
I can still show
the tolerance and love for that swordsman.
And the destined hatred.
I know!
I know that I'm a good actor.
As for the lines,
if I don't give up,
one day I'll speak it out.
I'll make it.
Today... Today I was just too nervous.
I wanted to prove myself.
You will finally get
what you want.
I don't know when I will act well.
However,
I can't give up so easily
Besides, I've stuck to it for so long.
I can't be frustrated
for such a failure.
Or...
All my previous efforts will be in vain.
Am I right? Shu Zhan.
Maybe young people are too curious
Maybe the fantasy dream is not clear
I'm too naive
While you're so frivolous
How can we be in love
Too much doubt in the no-future love
Too many obstacles for people in love.
The riddle of love
The relationship of loved ones
Are both tasks for them.
In fact, she isn't usually like that.
Xiaoxing always acts well at the filming site.
Acts well?
You've seen it.
She couldn't speak her lines.
If she doesn't give up.
She will get much more hurt.
But she really likes acting.
Even so, that's...
That's enough!
Director Ye.
I know that you're doing her good.
But Xiaoxing told me that
these years,
she's never been so eased
like now in her life stages.
Today she
actually wanted to prove herself to you.
But I...
I made her out of luck.
All my fault. Not hers.
That's not the point.
Is that meaningful
to continue such a life?
Some people may think that's silly.
But that's the life Xiaoxing wants.
Only by trying can we know
whether she will overcome
her Lens aphasia.
Anyway, I believe her.
Fine.
But you must promise me one thing.
What?
Don't let her disappear anymore.
Sure! Sure!
It's... It's...
One can run, but can't hide!
Don't worry.
As a qualified assistant,
I'll keep an eye on her.
Director Ye.
Mr. Shu Zhan.
Okay.
Copy this.
Sis Ye.
I'm sorry.
Shu Zhan, come in.
Sis Ye.
If nothing, I'll go first.
Show my thanks to Mr.Xin.
Shu Zhan.
This time, Shenghua is really sincere.
They sent us a more detailed contract.
And the additional provisions
are really helpful to your singing career.
Sis Ye.
If I accept the acting role,
does it mean it's a career transition?
Of course not.
Mr.Shu
knows that you want to be a singer.
If it's a common role,
he would have refused it.
You can see the play first.
Also the character setting.
The acting role is really like you.
If we can make Ji Xiaoxing agree
to be your assistant.
Then, all problems solved.
But Ji Xiaoxing
hasn't decided yet.
Don't worry.
I'll make it at any cost.
In fact,
if you accept the role,
it's also good for your sis Shen Xun.
Sis Xun?
Why?
If Xin Yuanling wants to use your popularity
to promote his casting.
He must count Shen Xun in.
But sis Xun is so exprienced. Does she need that?
Everyone thinks that Shen Xun
only has a pretty face but no acting skills.
She's just a commercial queen.
Shu Zhan.
You two are friends.
You don't wanna see her being despised, right?
Sis Ye.
That's not all.
There are other things, right?
You don't need to worry.
Just listen to Mr. Shu.
Both you and Shen Xun
will become real superstars.
Real superstar.
Shu Zhan doesn't need to decide it now.
Yes. But he has to join the casting.
Thus can get more publicity as we need.
Okay.
Fang Li?
Check this. I think he is good.
An Ge?
I've worked with him on some ads.
He's good.
Maybe the best
among those newcomers.
He is of commercial value.
The key is
he is talented.
I think he can
join the casting of 2nd leading actor.
If he is promising, we can cultivate him.
Xin Yuanling.
You're not the same as before.
Really?
You mean what?
I know what you wanna say.
You mean I really want to do it right.
So you're back this time.
And try your best to push this project
to prove yourself, right?
Perhaps.
Maybe not the way I prefer.
Look at this photographic team.
I think they are quite good.
If not them, I still have other options.
Are there any alternative directors?
Or... I'm that back-up.
I know what you're thinking.
No matter you're the back-up or first choice.
But now.
You're the director of Life Tide.
Okay. Sorry.
I apologize.
I shouldn't have thought you that way.
Photographic team.
Okay.
They are quite good.
Long, Liang and Shuai.
We've worked toghter.
You can have a look.
This is his work.
I'm no longer blocked form her WeChat Moments now!
Eighty-two years ago.
Here
was the well-known Full-moon trading firm in Haicheng,
Zhou Mansion.
The maid Wan
was in love with the young lord Zhou Ji'an and then pregnant.
But Mrs. Zhou despised Wan's lowly origin.
So drove her off.
And soon let Zhou Ji'an marry Miss Chen
Mr. Xin.
But she didn't expect that
- What are you looking at? - On the wedding night,
they two went to the bridal chamber.
But after opening the door...
Funny?
They didn't see anything
but Wan hanging herself from a beam
in a red cheongsam.
She and her baby both died.
Zhou Ji'an was heartstricken.
Soon died.
Zhous then was also on the wane.
And withered away.
Wan died
on October 9th in the lunar calendar.
Then the same day each year,
Wan would come back.
And today is also October 9th.
Xiaoxing!
You okay?
I... I didn't mean to do that.
Xiaoxing! Xiaoxing!
I'm so sorry.
Don't let me see such videos.
Too silly.
But you grabbed it from me...
Xiaoxing.
Xiaoxing. I'm really sorry.
All my fault this time.
Only this time?
Xiaoxing.
You should have kept it up.
We've got so many gifts!
Should have held on.
Gifts are more important than me?
No. No.
You're the most important.
But,
many people have seen
our live streaming.
Really beyond my expectation.
Really?
Yes!
Midnight Eyes got more attention than we expected.
Speaking of that.
Today the owner of Shenghua
came to our company.
Seems it was about the casting of Life Tide.
Our boss?
Mr. Xin?!
Du Nian!
You're working in a good company.
A bright future for you.
I also think so.
If I succeed this time,
you'll be the director's assistant of Life Tide.
And I'll be one of the main roles.
God.
So happy.
We'll work together!
May Buddha bless us.
Yes.
Bless us. Bless us.
Please. Please. Please.
Please bless us.
We'll succeed. We'll succeed.
Yes!
Come on!
How did he know that I like this dress?
Can I?
Ji Xiaoxing
Hello.
This is...
Xiaoxing.
In fact,
just as you saw,
I'm an extra who can only act
but can't speak lines.
'Cause I have...
Lens aphasia.
So I can't speak a word
once see the lens.
I once went to the psychologist.
And have had many therapies.
But all useless.
I also don't konw that why I wanna be an actress.
Since I know such an illness
is fatal to an actor.
And I don't know whether I'll recover.
Sometimes, I thought
that's just it.
So...
So I think being your assistant
might be the best choice for me now.
No.
For you,
the best choice is to stick to your ambition.
Xiaoxing.
Thanks for telling me that
and considering this job.
Sis Ye once said that
one year later,
she'll help you to make your debut.
That won't change.
And that doesn't have to be one year.
I will help you to overcome
and heal your illness.
Okay?
Thank you.
But Shu Zhan,
may I ask you a question?
Why me?
'Cause...
Talk it later, okay?
Come to me once you made up your mind.
Hope to see you.
Even if you don't come,
I hope we can be friends.
Good night.
Mr. Shu.
Dad!
Mr. Shu.
Have a good rest.
What's going on?
Tell me.
The U.S. stocks plunged sharply.
We've lost all the capital accumulated.
Lost all?
My dad has invested a lot in American stock market?
Actually, Mr. Shu didn't tell you that
our company has closed a position.
Like a rolling snowball, getting heavier and heavier.
We've lost all money.
And owed a huge debt.
Forget it.
Anyhow, we should keep it running.
Luckily, we still got you and Shen Xun.
Shu Zhan. Come on.
Otherwise...
Alright.
I gotta see some financial brokers now.
Take good care of Mr. Shu.
Call me at once if anything goes wrong.
I'll be back right away.
Why me?
Maybe he...
Fell in love with me at first sight?
Du Nian!
You agreed to be Shu Zhan's assistant?
I don't know why he chose me.
I think
you don't need to think about that.
Xiaoxing.
Just protect yourself well.
Everybody wants to
work in Ruizhong.
If I were you,
I would agree.
I know that. I know!
Hurry remove your facial mask.
So scary.
All in all,
remember what I said.
Safety always comes first, got it?
Okay. Okay.
- Don't worry. - Remember that.
Safety first, got it?
Okay. I got that.
Don't worry.
It's really hapless
for me to know you two.
No.
Definitely not.
We can't do anything
that affect Zhan's image!
Mr. Shu.
Just let Zhan
advertise for some small manufacturers.
Thus we can get money to fill the financing gap.
Absoultely not!
He can only advertise for
the well-known international brands!
But...
Dad.
Time to take your medicine.
Sis Ye.
I have some questions about the schedule.
Need your help.
Listen.
Shu Zhan.
What schedule?
How bad the situation our company is facing?
Mr. Shu doesn't want you to be involved.
But you can't solve it without me.
Tell me.
If we can't get money
within a week,
we can only file for bankruptcy.
Which project can get us paid quickly?
It's...
Shenghua's film.
Is the remuneration enough?
As long as you can be the leading actor,
we can overcome the crisis.
Many firms are waiting for
we signing contract with Shenghua.
We can also discuss the profit share of box office.
But...
My illness...
Once we can make Ji Xiaoxing your assistant,
then everything will be okay.
Even if she agrees,
it won't work so soon.
Time.
We only need time.
As long as you can sign the contract,
it's okay if you don't even act then.
Why?
'Cause there will be
a long actor training period in the project.
During this time,
if we can solve the financial problem.
Then we can return the bargain money to Shenghua.
You have other endorsement fee anyway.
Shu Zhan.
It is all up to you.
Your dad has devoted a lot to the company.
We can't just give it up like this.
Well. Don't forget my changing room.
I need that.
Okay, I got that.
Back to work.
Okay.
Zhan.
Ji Xiaoxing is here to be your assistant.
Not your...
That's just a temporary job for her.
She has her own ambition.
Okay.
It's okay since you don't reject her.
However,
you sure that she will come here?
I...
Here comes...
Let her come in.
Come... Come here?
Yes.
Zhan.
I didn't expect that you could also behave like this.
I'm a human.
It's normal.
It's normal for common people.
But you're special.
I...
Hello. Whose coffee?
Put there.
It's okay.
Thank you.
Xiao... Xiaoxing.
It's said that he always puts on airs.
That's true.
Shu Zhan.
We have prepared the VIP room.
You wanna go now?
Or go have an audition first.
We've been ready.
Shall we go to the rest room first?
I can lead the way.
Du Ruo. Where are you?
Director Ye is in No.2 studio.
Hurry come here.
Du Ruo, it's okay.
Back to work first.
I'll take him there.
Okay. I'll be right there.
Go ahead, the VIP room is on the left.
Bye.
It should be there.
There are only we two.
So awkward.
Do you want some water?
Who... Who's that?
You...
You're...
I'm sorry. Sorry.
I'm a newcomer to join the casting.
I don't know the VIP dressing room
is for you.
I just wanted to refine my make-up.
Well. I'm Du Nian.
Can I take a photo with you?
I'm sorry. My assistant isn't here.
You can ask her
for my signed photographs.
Shu Zhan.
Du Nian.
What brought you here?
I'm in the wrong dressing room.
Shu Zhan.
The casting has begun. Next door to us.
Let's go have a look.
I...
Let's go. Come on.
We can see others' performance.
- Sit casually. - The follow-up questions of the crew
are all up to you.
You sure?
Are you okay?
Director Ye. Director Ye.
Calm down. Calm down.
Work comes first.
What's wrong?
Why Ji Xiaoxing is here?
Well. Why she is here...
Xiaoxing agreed to be
Shu Zhan's assistant for one year.
Then she can make her debut.
So many lights!
Everybody is here. Except Shen Xun.
Let's begin. Begin.
Hello. Sis Ye.
Where are you?
I'm in the gym.
Gym?
You haven't gone the audition in Shenghua?
Why should I?
Why have an audition?
I don't have to do it.
Okay. Pass it.
Don't you have
a face-to-face talk with Xin Yuanling today?
How is that going?
Have you...
Have you talked about something?
You better hurry join the casting!
Stop putting on airs!
As for the dignity you lost before.
Don't worry.
I'll avenge you.
Where the hell are you?
I told you I'm in the gym.
And it's far away from Shenghua.
I can't make it.
You're really far away Shenghua!
Is that man in front...
Seems like Shu Zhan.
Right?
Wait a second.
Where are you going?
Yes.
Many girls are crazy about him.
Does he know acting?
Who knows.
Mr.Su.
Aren't you that corpse?
No. No. No.
That... Xiao...
Xiao... Xiao...
Xiaoxing.
Xiaoxing!
Why you are here? Join the casting?
No.
I'm Shu Zhan's assistant now.
Assistant?
You don't act?
He is...
Su...
Why he is also here?
He is not very popular.
Such an age.
But still a bit actor.
I just come here to have a look.
That's kinda life experience.
Xiaoxing, remember that
no matter when,
we should show respect to our major.
Got it?
Mr.Su. I got that.
I gotta go now.
I'll learn from you once have free time.
Okay. Go.
Come on, Mr. Su.
Bye-bye.
Now the casting begins.
The topics are all randomly chosen.
No.1.
Zhao Lu.
Revenge.
Why would my heart pound and wobble?
Looking at the sky, all the clouds are like pink marshmallows?
Next one.
An Ge.
I can't help but keep looking around
Turns out
Choose a partner and finish the theme.
Confession.
You can ask
if anyone want to be your partner.
I feel so shy, can't even breathe
My head is full of weird thoughts
May I?
Can't fall asleep, I've been lost in counting sheep
I'm not here for the audition.
I'm Shu Zhan's assistant.
But no rule says
that assistant can't be the partner.
Hurry. Hurry.
Go. Go. Go.
You think that I'm going to kiss you?
Aren't you?
So cool!
You like it?
All girls like that, okay?
Mr. Xin.
Nowadays, the young people are so open
to show love?
You're the one out of time, okay?
The girl in the back.
She is the girl Mr.He recommended
to act the 2nd leading actress.
I'll pay attention.
Seems Ye Ling doesn't feel jealous.
It's performance. He can understand that.
Well-done.
Next one.
Shu Zhan.
His turn.
Let's see how he acts.
Reunion.
The more abstract the topic is,
the harder to control the emotion.
Mr. Shu Zhan.
Then you can choose a partner.
I shouldn't have been An Ge's partner.
It's better to be Shu Zhan's partner.
No need. I'm okay.
Actually,
I knew you're here.
I've been to many places these years.
All alone.
Most places are heard from you.
Or the places I think you may like.
I want to become your eyes.
To see the scenery you like.
Then write into a song.
And compose for it.
As a gift for you.
'Cause this is
the thing that I can accomplish for you.
Also the only thing I can do.
However,
no matter what I do,
it seems so insignificant.
'Cause...
I'm sorry.
Is that reunion?
Whom he reunites with?
Reunion
isn't always showed by saying I miss you
or glad to see you again.
In such a short time,
Shu Zhan can be immersed in the role
and show the emotion.
I can feel that he has a long story
with the one he reunites with.
Nice.
Really nice.
Shu Zhan.
What's wrong?
I'm okay.
That's for today. I can go alone.
Let me send you back.
No need.
See you tomorrow.
What's wrong with him?
Too deep into the play?