Act Two, Two Years After the Breakup

Her heart trembled violently, and she could no longer speak. At that moment, she felt that he exuded a sensuality and emotionality from deep within, completely different from the man who had appeared in the news just moments ago. She could not open this door, for once it was opened, she would never be able to keep him out again

Her eyes were pierced with excruciating pain, and she quickly picked up the remote control to change the channel. Unfortunately, she forgot that this was the 7 o'clock news; changing the channel did not remove the person on the screen.

For example ... . ... Not long after, on a certain day, it was also the second year after the breakup

I went back and looked carefully, and I found that something was missing

Unexpectedly, the script was quickly snatched away by Luo Qing, whose eyes were filled with the color of peach blossoms. "Darling, did you watch the news at seven o'clock last night?"

Hearing her voice, he raised his head, his originally sharp black eyes now clouded with intoxication, and the corners of his thin lips gently lifted, revealing a barely perceptible smile. "I have come to retrieve my belongings"

The breath she had been holding in her chest had not yet been released when the doorbell rang

This scene is distinctly composed of deep black and white colors, yet it is dazzling to the point of being somewhat blinding

... ...

The doorbell rang once again, the sound echoing deafeningly. Jian Ru held her phone and decisively dialed the three digits—110

She looked at the opposite Luo Qing with a misty pair of eyes: "Believe me, a man like this is poison; once poisoned, there is no antidote."

Luo Qing sat beside her, playing with her phone, occasionally pulling her to share in her excitement. She casually glanced over and saw that the forum not only posted images and videos captured from the news but also followed with a series of doxxing information.

Half an hour later, upon hearing that a drunkard was harassing an actress, a group of police officers rushed to the scene, each one standing tall and exuding righteousness. However, after they seriously examined the identification and work permit of the so-called drunkard outside the door, expressions of surprise appeared on their faces simultaneously. After exchanging glances, they repeatedly said, "We apologize, it was a misunderstanding, just a misunderstanding"

"Is there something?" Her voice was as cold as ice

Two days later, the posts about him on the gossip forum vanished without a trace overnight, and it became impossible to find any matching webpages on Baidu. However, the poison that had seeped into the hearts of countless young girls was ultimately incurable

In a state of helplessness, she could only brew a cup of weight-loss tea at the golden hour of 7:10 and sit on the sofa to watch television. After switching through several channels with the remote control, Jianru resigned herself to the unavoidable news.

... ...

After showcasing the happy lives of the Chinese people, the news shifted its focus to the site of a significant conference. Accompanied by the anchor's introduction to the conference content, the camera moved steadily, presenting a panoramic view of the spacious conference hall and the sparse attendees.

So this is what is referred to as a sudden glance back, where the lights are dimly flickering.

Perhaps the photographer discovered a glimmer of brilliance among the high-ranking officials with thinning hair and numerous crow's feet, focusing the close-up shot on that man. He sat quietly in a backlit position, his right hand gripping a stack of white documents, dressed in a fitted black suit, with slightly drooping black hair, his sharp black eyes intently fixed on the documents.

The grayish-yellow fine dust is densely and chaotically suspended in the air, obscuring the sky and blocking the sun, as if even the human heart has been shrouded.

On a night without announcements and dinner gatherings, time becomes long and difficult to pass. Coincidentally, the internet also encountered issues. Jianru persevered and tried countless times, but she could not connect to the internet.

The air was filled with a mixture of mint and tobacco, and amidst the grayish-white smoke, this scent reminded her of a day long ago. She lay weak and limp against his chest, enveloped by his unique fragrance: "Why do you smell of smoke? Do you smoke?"

Enticed by this scent, she involuntarily reached for the pure white cigarette box on the table, took out a cigarette, and lit it

His face was half-turned down, with strands of hair perfectly tousled, falling over his forehead, revealing only his lightly pressed thin lips. The deep gray shirt was unbuttoned at two places, with a hint of light wheat-colored texture visible at the collar. His right hand rested against her door, the sleeves loosely rolled up, and even though the dark suit he wore on the news was draped over his arm, it could not conceal the latent strength of his forearm, as if he could imprison her in his powerful embrace at any moment.

Zhi Ren, who believes she is unworthy of receiving the lead female role, Jian Ru, continues to read the script and delves deeply into the analysis of the character's personality

Well

As for the destructive nature of this poison, one can gain a glimpse of it by observing Luo Qing

Spending a leisurely afternoon at a friend's café, Luo Qing's conversation never strayed from that limited edition "male lead". Jian Ru merely smiled and listened, saying nothing, occasionally glancing at the chaotic world outside.

She reclaimed the script and continued to memorize her lines

That is because he is not an actor, but the real-life leading man

His splendid family background was revealed, indeed dazzling the eyes of countless young girls, including Luo Qing. "Look, I told you he is not an ordinary person!"

Oh, I see

Alas, what a pity. A handsome man appeared on the news last night. No, not just handsome; he had a powerful aura, a strong presence like a small universe... I dare bet you that he is definitely not an ordinary person

On a lonely night, she stood facing him for a long time, separated by a door that remained forever closed between them

The refreshing scent of tobacco wafted through the air, and Jian Ru turned her face back, only to see Luo Qing lighting a cigarette. The cigarette was slender and pure white, exuding a familiar and gentle mint fragrance.

Awakening from sweet memories, Jian Ru placed the cigarette between her lips and took a deep drag. The smoke that filled her lungs no longer carried the refreshing fragrance, but was instead filled with a choking bitterness that she could neither expel nor swallow. She coughed violently, her eyes turning red and moist, yet she could not stop.

He replied with a slight smile: "Ye Zhengchen told me that secondhand smoke poses significant dangers to women, accelerating skin aging and potentially leading to cancer and cardiovascular diseases. For the sake of my happiness in later years, I have decided to refrain from smoking in your presence."

You have already taken everything away

Thus, he no longer thought about it... He turned and pressed her beneath him, his lips deeply kissing her...

Jian Ru's fingers involuntarily fell on the door lock. She glanced at his strong physique, and then looked back at her own slightly thinner frame. She immediately withdrew her hand that was about to open the door

... ...

She shook her head firmly. "You know, I can't understand it."

Some people would rather die than meet, but that does not mean they will never meet even in death. Living in the same city, and standing in the same dimly lit place, it seems too difficult for two people to avoid seeing each other.

Suddenly, she caught sight of a man's deep and silent profile. The teacup in her hand shook violently, and a few drops of scalding water fell onto her hand, yet she felt no unusual heat at all, her gaze firmly fixed on the screen

Then, they disappeared more swiftly when they arrived

I do not gamble with you, how can an ordinary person make it to the news

... ...

But don't you have a craving for cigarettes? What should you do if you want to smoke

She asked in surprise, "Why have I never seen you smoke?"

Luo Qing was completely unconcerned and continued to smoke: "I wish he would poison me quickly!"

On the blurred small screen of the visual doorbell, the same man as on the television was displayed, but under the direct light of the corridor's voice-activated lamp, he was imbued with color, like a sudden burst of vibrant hues in a black-and-white film

She devoted herself to meticulously studying the script

She had clearly packed all of his belongings, allowing him to take them away, not even leaving behind a single piece of paper. "What is missing?"

Jian Ru could not help but sigh, her tone tinged with bitterness: "Alas, you say we have acted in so many films and television dramas, and although we are not the main actors, we have participated quite a bit. Over the years, I have never seen anyone gossip about us so efficiently and thoroughly. He merely made a silent appearance in the news, yet he can become so popular; this truly demonstrates the extraordinary influence of the 7 o'clock news.

The next day, Jian Ru, sporting large dark circles under her eyes, went to the audition and unexpectedly discovered that the beautiful women waiting for their turn were completely indifferent to the audition. Instead, they were enthusiastically discussing the same topic: who exactly was that powerful man from last night's news?

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