"I understand." Jiang Ning wiped away her tears haphazardly, her eyes stinging and swollen, her vision blurred.

She recalled the day she broke up with Zhuang Yan. She was filming a crying scene. She started crying before the director even yelled "action" and cried for a full twenty minutes. Even after the director yelled "cut," she didn't stop. The entire crew came to comfort her.

The director said she was too dedicated and got too immersed in the role to get out of it.

But actually, she just wasn't in character.

Zhuang Yan was her most beloved person, the embodiment of her youth, and the goal she held onto. How could she bear to break up with him?

Her crying from the spiciness of eating chili peppers attracted a lot of attention. A fan saw her and hesitated for a long time before finally mustering up the courage to go up to her: "Jiang Ning, I've been a fan of yours for five years, can I have your autograph?"

Jiang Ning didn't say anything, but reached out and took the paper and pen from her hand. Watching her sign, the fan started chatting with her about recent events.

"Ningning, are you on a date with Zhuang Yan today?"

Jiang Ning's hands trembled as she said, "Yes."

Fans searched around and asked, "Why can't I see him?"

Jiang Ning said softly, "He went out to buy things after he finished eating."

Fans were indignant: "Is that so? When will he come back? A friend of mine is a fan of his and has been feeling very sorry for him lately. He had such a hard life before. His mother was mentally ill and abused him, even causing him to develop depression. His father didn't care about him either. Can you believe what kind of parents are like this? Not only did they kick their own son out, but they also spread rumors that he was unfilial and disobedient. Now they want to recognize Gu Qian as their godson and give his property to an outsider. It's disgusting."