"But..." Gu Youran hesitated, "Aren't there still many things to prepare before the wedding?"
"Leave that to the wedding company." Shi Heng held her face in his hands. "Nothing is more important than your movie."
Gu Youran leaned against his chest, moved. "Actually... I'm a little nervous. This movie is almost based on my real life. How will the audience view me..."
"They will see a talented musical genius and a strong girl who has grown up from adversity."
He gently lifted her chin, "The most important thing is that they will know how happy this girl is now."
Gu Youran buried her face in his shoulder and took a deep breath, smelling the familiar green wood scent on him, and her restless heart gradually calmed down.
Shi Heng's palm gently patted her back, as gentle as coaxing a child.
"Go to sleep," he placed a kiss on the top of her head, "I'll be with you all tomorrow."
At six o'clock in the afternoon of the next day, there were already crowds of people outside the Starlight Cinema.
Gu Youran sat in the dressing room, looking in the mirror at the final adjustments the stylist made for her.
"Teacher Gu, are you satisfied with this hairstyle?" The stylist carefully tucked a strand of hair behind her ear.
Gu Youran nodded gently, "It looks great, thank you."
She looked down at her phone, and the screen showed a message from Shi Heng ten minutes ago:
【I'll be waiting for you at the red carpet entrance. 】
There was a gentle knock on the dressing room door, and Director Cen's voice came, "You Ran, are you ready? The premiere will start at 7 o'clock."
Gu Youran stood up and said, "Okay."
When she walked out of the dressing room, Director Cen's eyes lit up, "Oh my God, this starry dress suits you so well!"
She looked down at her dark blue dress inlaid with diamonds and smiled slightly: "Shi Heng chose it."
When they arrived at the red carpet entrance, Shi Heng was answering the phone with his back to her.
He was wearing a dark gray suit today, the well-cut fabric outlining his broad shoulders and narrow waist.
"Yes, everything has been arranged." Shi Heng said into the phone, "Have all the employees arrived?"
Hearing footsteps, Shi Heng turned around.
His gaze lingered on Gu Youran for several seconds. The person on the other end of the phone was still saying something, but he seemed to no longer be able to hear.
"That's it for now." He hung up the phone hastily and walked quickly to Gu Youran. "Youbao, you look like you're wearing the entire galaxy."
Gu Youran's face heated up slightly. "Your tie is crooked."
She reached out to adjust his tie, but her fingers accidentally touched his Adam's apple.
Shi Heng held her hand, "Nervous?"
"A little bit." Gu Youran admitted honestly, "Thinking about so many employees wanting to read my story..."
Shi Heng gently squeezed her hand and said, "Remember, they are here for your talent."
"Mr. Shi, Teacher Gu, it's time to walk the red carpet." The staff came over to remind them.
The LED screen outside the Starlight Cinema projected Gu Youran’s movie poster, and fans’ cheering signs formed a sea of stars in the night.
The flash lights on both sides of the red carpet suddenly lit up.
Gu Youran held Shi Heng's arm and heard shouts coming one after another:
"Teacher Gu, look this way!"
"Mr. Shi, can you take a look at the camera?"
"Can you two come closer?"
"Relax." Shi Heng whispered in her ear, "Just smile."
As they reached the center of the red carpet, the host came forward and said, "Welcome our lead actress, Gu Youran, and her special supporter, President Shi! Teacher Gu, could you please share how you're feeling right now?"
Gu Youran took the microphone and said, "I'm very excited, but also very nervous. This movie means a lot to me."
"Mr. Shi, I heard that you have booked all the shows tonight?" The host turned to Shi Heng.
Shi Heng smiled calmly, "Yes, all the employees of Shi Group are watching this movie in different screening rooms tonight."
"Wow, you really dote on your wife!" the host laughed. "Can you tell us why you're so supportive?"
Shi Heng looked at Gu Youran, "Because this is her story, and it's one of my proudest achievements."
Entering the cinema hall, Gu Youran was surprised to find that the entire hall was decorated in a movie theme.
The walls were covered with movie stills and staff were handing out souvenirs.
"Did you arrange all this?" Gu Youran asked in a low voice.
Shi Heng nodded, "Every audience member will receive a commemorative brochure and a themed bookmark."
Shen Lian and Song Lin were already waiting in the VIP seats.
Seeing them come in, Song Lin stood up and said, "The heroine is finally here."
"Teacher Song." Gu Youran felt a little embarrassed. "You're too polite."
Song Lin looked at her lovingly: "Child, tonight is your time."
At seven o'clock sharp, the lights dimmed.
The production company's credits began playing on the big screen.
Gu Youran felt Shi Heng holding her hand in the dark.
"Don't be afraid." His voice was very soft. "I'm here."
When the scene of the young "Jiang Xianyin" in the orphanage appeared on the screen, Gu Youran felt a lump in his throat.
Shi Heng's fingers gently stroked the back of her hand, silently comforting her.
When acting out the scene where her adoptive parents were in a car accident, Gu Youran finally couldn't control her tears and flowed down.
Shi Heng silently handed her the handkerchief, holding her tightly with his other hand.
At the end of the movie, when the adult "Jiang Xianyin" completed the unfinished song of his adoptive father, sobs were heard in the theater.
The lights came on and the audience stood up and applauded.
Gu Youran was invited to the stage to give a brief speech.
"Thank you, everyone." Her voice was choked with sobs. "This movie is the best way for me to remember my adoptive parents. Thank you, too, Shi Heng. He made me understand that love can heal all pain."
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