Soon, "Thorns" was shortlisted for the Best International Film at the Oscars, and I became the only nominated actress from China.

The promotional video for the nomination described me like this: the youngest afterglow of Hong Kong Island, she is the thorn flower itself.

When I was eighteen, I never dared to imagine that I would become popular again.

The company wants to publish my autobiography, and Mengjie asked me to come up with a name.

I thought for a moment and said, "Let's call it 'Blooming Step by Step'."

On the day of the meeting, the venue was packed.

In the years of my silence, I never imagined such a scene.

I doubted myself over and over again: will anyone believe in me? Will anyone still like me? Do I deserve the love from my fans?

When every fan hugged a book and conveyed their love to me, my hands trembled as I signed, wishing I could stand up and bow.

I was busy signing, with no time to lift my head.

At that moment, a beautiful hand caught my eye.

I looked up and it was indeed Pei Yu.

He had just finished the international competition of the THP and won the championship on behalf of the country.

He brought glory to the nation, and the fans in the esports circle celebrated for several days.

He complained a bit, "I won the competition but didn't see you congratulate me. You're so busy."

He handed me a book with a piece of paper on top, which had a few big words printed on it: [Do you accept Pei Yu's contract renewal application? Yes or No (please tick behind).]

I looked up in astonishment, and Pei Yu smiled playfully, slightly raising his chin, "Idol, sign quickly."

I looked up and deliberately hesitated, not moving the pen.

Pei Yu pretended to be aloof, but couldn't help looking anxious and looked at me directly.

Our eyes met, and we both burst into laughter at the same time.

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