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[Destiny]

[Episode 23]

You don't think I released those photos, do you?

No matter how much I dislike Song Ruan,

I wouldn't stoop to such a low act.

Since you didn't release them,

I hope you can come forward and clarify

those false rumors about Song Ruan.

If you can cooperate,

I'm willing to do anything.

Chu Xingyan,

it's been three years.

You haven't answered any of my calls

or contacted me in three years.

And now you're coming to me

for her sake?

Fine, I can clarify things for her,

but you must come back to me.

That's not possible.

Why do you insist on choosing an ordinary person

instead of me?

We're the perfect match.

I've worked so hard to get closer to you,

just to be worthy of you,

to be with you properly,

to be with you openly.

Don't you see?

Love doesn't need to be a perfect match.

As long as I love her,

regardless of her status or position,

she's the best in my heart.

Status?

Position?

So back then,

I was wrong.

Wasn't it?

If you still hold a grudge against me now,

come at me.

Song Ruan has nothing to do with what's between us.

I won't help her.

You'll regret this.

Hello, Le.

Chu Xingyan,

why did you tell the reporters

that Song Ruan is your girlfriend?

You've disrupted all the arrangements.

The investors have just decided

to suspend all your filming

until the public opinion dies down.

If this isn't handled well,

you might be replaced.

Good luck with that.

Le.

Hello?

Mom, how did you get in here?

The entire hotel belongs to the Chu family.

How do you think I got in?

You should be very clear

about your current situation.

Do you still not want to come back?

I admit,

the current situation is very difficult,

but I won't give up.

I believe I can stand up again.

Stand up?

How are you going to stand up?

Do you still think

you have a chance to turn things around?

If I can't be the lead,

I can be a supporting actor.

If not a supporting role, I can be an extra.

I can do odd jobs on set.

I'm still young.

I have plenty of opportunities and experience

to prove myself.

You used to be a top star.

Now you choose to do odd jobs.

Don't you think this is a kind of degradation?

This is only temporary.

I believe time

will give me the chance to clear everything up.

The world won't let down someone who works hard.

Fine.

Since you're so stubborn,

I can help you with my resources.

But,

you must give up Song Ruan.

Mom,

can we not mix these two things up?

My career

and love life

are two separate matters.

It's the same thing to me.

I've already given you a choice.

If you still want to pursue a career as an actor,

you must give up Song Ruan.

If I have to make a choice,

my answer is...

I won't choose.

Not everything

in this world needs a choice.

Its existence might be the right thing.

You are my mother.

I'm an actor.

I might inherit everything from the family in the future.

These don't have to be in conflict.

They can also be a kind of integration,

a kind of harmony.

Let's go.

[Ripple Culture Media]

Is this where you work?

Why is there no one here?

It's Sunday today.

We don't have to work.

Silly.

That's where I usually edit documentaries.

Stand still.

What for?

I have something to tell you.

I've finished editing

your personal documentary.

Now, I'm going to keep my promise

and invite you to review it.

Is there still a need to release it?

Of course there is.

I want everyone

to see the most authentic you,

the best Chu Xingyan in my eyes.

Let's go, client.

Let me

take a look.

[Artist Chu Xingyan] [Chu Xingyan's Personal Documentary]

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This is our most dedicated behind-the-scenes staff.

I think her memory card is about to explode.

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The set of photos taken for you today looks pretty good.

See?

Not bad. It has to be you.

Haha, it has to be you.

Come, come.

Do I still need to wear a vest?

When I was little, we had a dog at home.

It was about to die.

It just quietly hid in a corner,

[2024 - Stepping into the Documentary World of Artist Chu Xingyan]

where I found it.

I said, "What's wrong with you?

Why are you so listless today?"

I kept pushing it,

[2024 - Stepping into the Documentary World of Artist Chu Xingyan]

trying to get it to play with me.

I was still young back then.

But later I felt bad for being

such a naughty kid,

not letting it pass away peacefully.

That was our family's first dog.

I haven't kept any pets since.

Because the feeling of losing a pet

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after having it for many years

is really like

losing a family member.

Okay, be more carefree.

More relaxed.

[2024 - Stepping into the Documentary World of Artist Chu Xingyan]

More carefree?

How do I be carefree?

Carefree.

Good, very handsome.

[2024 - Stepping into the Documentary World of Artist Chu Xingyan]

How is it?

Xingyan, I'm done here.

You can take a break.

This lighting is really nice.

In my opinion,

a good performance

is definitely one that leaves a lasting impression on the audience

and makes them feel it.

Sometimes I wonder

if there's a parallel universe

where these stories actually exist.

Those stories

aren't known by others,

leaving some regrets.

And we happen to perform them,

making up for their regrets.

I think

that's a very meaningful thing to do.