Lin Wan felt a twinge of heartache. She looked at him several times and said, "Don't cook today. Let's order takeout."
This suggestion suited Lu Zhihang just fine. He was really too tired to cook today. Just as he was about to say so, he heard Lin Wan's words and simply agreed. Then he took out his phone and ordered a few of Lin Wan's favorite dishes.
"How was school today?" Lu Zhihang asked, squinting at Lin Wan after placing the takeout order.
Lin Wan replied casually, "It was okay. Same old, same old."
Lu Zhihang smiled, pulled Lin Wan over, and kissed her on the cheek several times. When she showed signs of impatience, he became a bit more serious and said, "Wanwan, I might have to go to Taiwan for a few days in November."
Hearing this, Lin Wan was momentarily stunned. She subconsciously recalled the current date and only then realized that it was already mid - October.
"What are you going to Taiwan for?" Lin Wan was surprised by his sudden itinerary. Maybe it was because they were together, but Lu Zhihang had been reducing the frequency of his out - of - town trips recently. Only when he really couldn't decline would he go, and he always kept the trips as short as possible.
"I've been nominated for Best Actor and the Movie King award."
Hearing this, Lin Wan was truly stunned. This was the first time she had directly felt Lu Zhihang's acting strength. Thinking carefully, the award that would start in November should be the Golden Horse Awards, which was a great honor in the industry. It was also the first time Lin Wan had received news about Lu Zhihang's work, and she was a bit slow to react.
Lu Zhihang thought he had touched a sensitive nerve of hers, so he immediately said, "I won't be gone for long. When I come back, I'll focus on staying with you and won't go anywhere."
Lin Wan came back to her senses and thought his words were rather unreliable. She gave a good - natured laugh and said, "Stay with me for what? Are you going to stop working?"
Lu Zhihang kissed her earlobe and said, "I'll stop working. My contract with the company will expire when I come back. I don't plan to renew it. How about I quit the entertainment industry and stay with you?"
Hearing this, Lin Wan was stunned. After a while, her eyes suddenly became complicated. "Why do you want to quit? Didn't you like this job before?"
"Nothing is more important than you. Besides, I can still take care of you even if I'm not an actor." Lu Zhihang smiled, not caring much.
After that, they didn't discuss this matter again, and Lu Zhihang thought this matter was over.
...
"Miss Lin, that's basically the situation. We still hope you can think it over carefully and persuade Xiao Lu. His talent in this industry is far from being fully realized. He can have a better future."
In the coffee shop, a woman said softly, observing Lin Wan's expression from time to time. Then she smiled casually and said, "Of course, if Miss Lin doesn't care, you can act as if I never showed up today, and we won't bother you in the future."
Over the years, Yan Hong had met countless people, and she was confident that she couldn't be wrong. The girl in front of her liked Lu Zhihang.
Girls of this age had a common problem. They expected all things to have a perfect ending and every matter to have a result that was good for everyone.
Taking advantage of this, Yan Hong didn't even need a long speech. She just needed to show Lin Wan the articles that recognized Lu Zhihang's acting skills and draw a beautiful picture of the future. Without even guiding her, these girls would definitely choose to give up for love. And as long as Lin Wan gave up, Yan Hong was sure that Lu Zhihang would stay in the entertainment industry.
The world was like this. Nothing was perfect.
Lin Wan remained silent throughout. She lowered her head slightly, and what she saw was her phone with the screen on. On the phone was an article by a domestic big - name praising Lu Zhihang.
"He is a talented and hard - working kid. He is a rising star in the current entertainment circle. He not only has an unforgettable face but also all the qualities an actor should have... He is different from many young people who have fallen into the wrong path in acting... If others imitate a character's habits, movements, and expressions when acting, Lu Zhihang becomes that character from the outside to the inside, from his actions to his soul. This is extremely rare in the modern acting industry."
Every word in the article praised Lu Zhihang, and every character revealed expectations for his future.
Lin Wan quietly recalled the conversations they had on that night not long ago and even earlier.
"Besides acting, loving you is the only thing I'm truly sincere about in my life."
"I'll stop working. My contract with the company will expire when I come back. I don't plan to renew it. How about I quit the entertainment industry and stay with you?"
"Nothing is more important than you. Besides, I can still take care of you even if I'm not an actor."
...
Lin Wan still remembered where she was when she first saw Lu Zhihang in person.
Emerging from the crowd amidst the hustle and bustle, Lu Zhihang was so dazzling and glamorous, just like the brightest star in the night sky. When you looked up, you would only see that one star.
Actually, Lin Wan had thought more than once that Lu Zhihang was born for the entertainment industry. There was no one more suitable than him. He was born to be on the big screen.
And she... was the one who was holding him back from achieving this goal...
"If there's nothing else, I'll leave first. There are still some things to deal with in the company." Yan Hong stood up from her seat. She smiled apologetically at Lin Wan and said, "If possible, please persuade Xiao Lu. It would be really a pity if he doesn't continue in this industry."
Lin Wan came back to her senses. The phone on the table had been taken away. Yan Hong greeted her with a smile and left.
That night, Lin Wan came home very late. Before going back, she drank some wine, which was out of character for her. Her cheeks were slightly flushed from the alcohol. As soon as she entered the door, she scared Lu Zhihang, who was standing there ready to scold her.
"Wanwan? What's wrong with you? You've been drinking? Do you still recognize me? Why did you come back alone? Why didn't you call me? I could have picked you up." Lu Zhihang bombarded Lin Wan with a series of questions.
Lin Wan wasn't really drunk. She was just a bit drowsy, with a slightly hazy look in her eyes.
Lu Zhihang was really scared when he saw her like this. He thought she was feeling unwell and quickly helped her sit on the sofa. "You wait here. I'll go make you some hangover soup."
Lin Wan pursed her lips, reached out and grabbed Lu Zhihang's hand, staring directly at his face as if she wanted to remember every detail.
"Lu Zhihang..."
"Hmm?" Lu Zhihang was slightly relieved to hear that she could still speak, but he was also a bit anxious.
"...Have I never told you...?" The corners of Lin Wan's eyes were slightly red, whether it was due to the alcohol or something else. "...I like you?"
Lu Zhihang was stunned by these words and didn't react for a moment.