Huayu: This top star doesn't play by the rules.

"Cut!" Director Wu Jingyuan's voice came from behind the monitor. "That's a wrap! Li Lin, congratulations on finishing filming!"

As Director Wu's voice faded, enthusiastic applause erupted on set, and the staff presented him with flowers and a cake that they had prepared beforehand.

"Congratulations on wrapping up filming, Sister Lin." As the person with the best relationship with Li Lin on set, Chen Chao naturally wouldn't be absent from such a scene. He held a bunch of sunflowers in his hands, with his usual bright smile on his face.

Reaching out, Li Lin took the flowers Chen Chao offered, sniffed them, and when she looked up again, the tears that had welled up in her eyes from the crying scene had been suppressed, leaving only a gentle smile. "Thank you."

"The wrap party is tonight. Director Wu said the venue is already booked." Chen Chao's good friend Wang Yanlin suddenly appeared out of nowhere, holding two confetti tubes. With a 'bang,' he pulled them, showering Li Qin's face with colorful confetti. "Congratulations, Sister Qin, on wrapping up filming!"

"Hey! Wang Yanlin!" Startled by Wang Yanlin's sudden action, Li Lin angrily chased after him and hit him.

The wrap party was held at a well-regarded private restaurant in Hengdian. Director Wu Jingyuan generously booked the entire second floor, with plenty of food and drinks.

"Li Lin, you brought the character Yuan Chun to life. I believe the audience will remember you when the show airs." As a veteran director who has directed many TV series, Wu Jingyuan had to admit that Li Lin has a unique talent in the genre of beautiful, strong, and tragic characters.

After a few rounds of drinks, the atmosphere gradually became lively. Lin Gengxin pulled Wang Yanlin into a drinking game, and the loser had to drink a whole glass. The two grown men argued until their faces turned red and their necks were thick.

Li Lin, who had also drunk quite a bit, had a flushed face, making her look even more radiant than usual. Sitting next to Chen Chao, she unconsciously rubbed the wine glass in front of her and suddenly spoke softly.

"Chen Chao, do you still remember the first time we met?"

"Of course I remember." Li Qin's question was naturally no challenge for Chen Chao, who had a good memory. "You were wearing a white dress and standing quietly in the crowd. I thought to myself, this girl looks like she stepped out of a painting."

Startled, Li Qin clearly hadn't expected Chen Chao to remember so clearly, and a blush crept onto her ears, but she forced a calm smile and asked, "Were your words really this sweet back then?"

"I'm telling the truth," Chen Chao replied earnestly, his eyes reflecting the warm glow of the lamplight.

Lowering her head slightly, Li Qin remained silent for a moment before softly saying, "Actually, I don't know when it started, but I've gotten used to the feeling of you being by my side. There are some things I've never said to anyone else, but for some reason, I can say them very naturally when I'm with you."

Looking at her slightly trembling eyelashes, Chen Chao couldn't help but recall the memories they had shared together.

"Sister Qin," he said softly, his voice a few decibels lower than usual, "thank you for telling me all this."

It was almost 1 a.m. when the wrap party ended, and the drizzling rain had stopped at some point.

Lin Gengxin, who was drunk, was carried back to the hotel by Wang Yanlin and his assistant. He kept muttering things like "I'm not drunk" and "Let's play another round".

Chen Chao and Li Lin, who hadn't drunk much afterward, walked side by side at the very back, strolling silently like the male and female leads in an idol drama.

As they walked into the hotel's garden, Li Lin suddenly stopped and turned to face Chen Chao. Moonlight streamed through the gaps in the clouds, falling on her face and softening her features.

"Chen Chao." She murmured his name.

"Um?"

Without saying a word, Li Lin suddenly tiptoed, gently placed her hands on his shoulders, and kissed his lips. Her lips were soft, carrying a hint of alcohol and her unique cool aura.

Chen Chao, who hadn't expected her to do this, was stunned for a moment before reaching out to put his arm around her waist, pulling her closer to him, and lowering his head to return the kiss.

After a long while, Li Qin finally released her arms from Chen Chao and took a step back. Although her cheeks were already flushed red as if they were about to burn, she couldn't help but smile. "I'll remember that."

After walking back to the hotel's accommodation area together, Li Lin did not choose to go back to his own room. Instead, he followed Chen Chao into his room.

Moonlight streamed in through the sheer curtains of the French windows, casting a silvery-gray veil on the carpet. Li Lin leaned against the door, looking up at him with a complex mix of emotions she couldn't hide.

"Chen Chao," she said softly, her voice trembling slightly, but not out of fear, "I have another question for you."

"Um?"

"When you first met me, did you mistake me for someone else?" Her fingertips gently touched his chest, the pressure so light it was as if she were touching something fragile. "I remember your name was Li Yitong."

Chen Chao, who was about to reach out, paused slightly. He looked down at Li Qin and nodded frankly after a moment of silence. "Yes, I was indeed stunned when I first saw you. You two look very alike."

Li Qin pursed her lips, then gently traced a circle on his chest with her fingertip. "And now?"

"Now?" Taking her mischievous fingers in his hand, Chen Chao leaned down, forehead to forehead, their breaths mingling. "Now I'm looking at you, Li Qin, not anyone else, it's you."

Upon hearing Chen Chao's reply, Li Qin couldn't help but smile with satisfaction. She tilted her head back and kissed him passionately, even more so than she had in the garden earlier.

He reached out and scooped Li Qin up in his arms, carrying her into the bedroom and placing her on the soft bed.

Li Qin also took the initiative to reach out and hook her arm around his neck, pulling him closer to her, and whispered in his ear, "Call my name."

"Li Lin".

..........

"What will you think of when you think of me in the future?" Li Qin's fingertips caressed Chen Chao's brow bone, nose bridge, and lips, as if she were trying to memorize his features.

"I'll think of you standing in the crowd in a white dress, and I'll remember a girl who took the initiative..." Chen Chao's voice was filled with laughter, then it gradually became blurry as if he was busy with something.

"That's enough." A smile returned to Li Qin's face as she spoke softly, her breathing becoming increasingly rapid. The blanket covered their bodies, and their intermittent voices were swallowed by the heavy fabric.