My mind is in a mess, and I couldn't fully immerse myself in the afternoon shooting.

The director kept calling for breaks, and after numerous NGs, the director couldn't bear it anymore and wanted to get angry, but Bai Yong interrupted:

"Director, I have something personal going on right now, I can't continue shooting. How about this, let her take a break too..."

The director held back his anger and just said to me, "Let me gather my emotions again and continue tomorrow."

I returned to the dressing room in a daze, only to see Bai Yong holding a lunch box, looking at me with eager eyes.

I couldn't bear it anymore and asked directly, "Zhou Zetian is perfectly fine, right? Did you intercept... for me?"

His expression changed drastically, he waved his hand to explain, but couldn't say a word. He slowly lowered his head, muttering a few times, "I'm sorry~"

Looking at him like this, countless memories overlapped.

It's always like this, you're really childish.

"You were once the closest person to me, don't you know that I hate it when others arrogantly make sacrifices? Or do you not care..."

"Well, why should you care?"

"No, listen to my explanation, Su Ke. I admit that I made a mistake, but I... I just wanted to be closer to you."

As he spoke, he reached out to grab my hand.

I took a step back, avoiding his touch,

His outstretched hand froze for a moment, then slowly retracted, his eyes turned red, staring at me. "What I care about is..."

As if being struck by lightning, I suddenly realized, could it be that I got this role like this?

No wonder I waited for half a year without any news;

No wonder the crew treated me so well, and I naively thought it was because the director recognized my acting skills.

So it turns out... I'm just a privileged person!

My gaze darkened, unsure whether to be happy or sad.

He seemed to understand my thoughts and immediately explained, "I admit, I took the opportunity from Zhou Zetian to be closer to you, but he really couldn't come, and I didn't tell you... because I was afraid you would think I'm childish."

He hurriedly raised his hand and swore, "But I absolutely didn't interfere with your role. When he asked me to step in, he had already decided that you would be the female lead. I swear."

"You earned this role based on your talent, Su Ke. Can you stop doubting yourself..."

My gaze fixed on his comical swearing gesture, and I chuckled.

My heartbeat began to accelerate violently, and an inexplicable affection spread throughout my body.

I knew he wouldn't lie to me; he has always been so sincere.

After so many years, he still understands me, understands what matters most to me...

Seeing my expression soften, he cautiously asked me, "Do you still need me to rehearse with you? You seem a bit off today."

Then he suddenly realized, "Did I make you feel bad?"

Without waiting for my answer, he stuffed the lunch box into my arms and ran out.

I opened the lunch box and found my favorite Sweet and Sour Pork! I haven't had it in a long time. Whenever I was in a bad mood before, he would always bring Sweet and Sour Pork to cheer me up.

Thinking about this, I became conflicted again. The sweetness in my heart and the throbbing of my heart both proclaimed that I still like him.

But how should I face him now? Was I too harsh on him today?