Window words bloom
When Qiao Yu returned home, there were birthday gifts that Yang Yu and Xi Da had prepared for her on her bed in the bedroom.
She sat down on the edge of the bed and opened the nude pink velvet gift box first.
Inside lay a Song-style fan. She knew that this was the same fan that Ling Chuan had made by hand during the recording of the variety show.
It also came with a card:
Happy birthday, Qiaoqiao.
This round fan witnessed our reunion, and I hope it will witness our future as well.
Qiao Yu smiled and carefully picked up the round fan, placing it aside. Below it were several exquisite photo frames.
She took them out one by one; they were sunrise photos he had taken a few years ago, a total of four.
From the golden hue on the horizon, to the outline emerging, then to rising above the horizon, and finally hanging in the sky.
He captured every detail of the sunrise in this series of photographs.
On the back is his handwritten sunrise time and address.
Different times each year, different addresses.
"I would travel across mountains and rivers for you to capture that ray of light."
Qiao Yu's eyes welled up with tears. She gripped the photo frame tightly, then got up and took a black gift box from the closet in the dressing room. She returned to the bedside and opened it.
Fine white raffia supports a blue paper airplane.
The paper airplane shows signs of being wet and then dried, with clear water stains remaining on it. The edges are somewhat fuzzy, and the repeated folds are also very obvious.
It was as if everything from the past had frozen in that moment.
......
As dusk settled, the sweet aroma of cream and blueberries filled Qiao Yu's living room, while warm yellow string lights twinkled throughout the room like scattered stars.
Everyone sat together, and Ling Chuan lit the last candle, which lit up clusters of flickering flames in the dim light.
Xida even performed a birthday hand gesture dance for Qiao Yu.
Make a wish.
Yang Yu held up the Polaroid camera, her face full of anticipation.
Qiao Yu clasped her hands together, the sweet aroma of the cake lingering around her nose, the flickering flames gradually extinguished in her eyes, and she closed them.
He was in her clasped hands.
When she opened her eyes again, the flames illuminated her vision, and Qiao Yu blew out the candles with a puff.
The group gathered together for a group photo.
The evening breeze gently blew through the window, and the joy inside was enveloped in warmth.
Ling Chuan also approached her and placed a deep kiss on her forehead.
Their eyes met, and in each other's eyes, a galaxy of stars seemed to dance.
......
That evening, Qiao Yu posted another Weibo post.
"I'm sorry to be taking up public resources here."
Thank you all for your support, and I am grateful to everyone who has been by my side all these years. Thank you, because of you, I am who I am today.
I do suffer from stress-induced hearing loss, but it does not hinder my life or work.
I don't think this is my flaw; on the contrary, during this time, I was able to truly experience the silent world.
In this silent world, everything is precious.
I will actively cooperate with the treatment, and I hope that one day I can hear you calling out to me again.
I also love this job; it allows me to better face myself and help others through my own efforts.
I'm grateful to everyone who has been with me along the way. It's because of you that I have the courage to start over.
Qiao Yu's Weibo post has once again stirred up a wave of public opinion.
[Qiaoqiao, keep going! We support you!]
【Good job, Qiao Qiao!】
[If you're all deaf, don't pollute the entertainment industry.]
[To the person upstairs: Don't be so rude.]
[An actor, even if deaf, can still act...]
......
A few days later.
The official start date for filming of "When the Light Kiss Cracks" has been announced.
The system is scheduled to be turned on in a week.
Qiao Yu plays the female lead, Qiao An.
Ling Chuan also plays the male lead, Lu Yu.
On the promotional poster.
In the middle of the tree-lined path on campus, the two stood facing each other, both wearing blue and white school uniforms.
Qiao Yu carried a white backpack, her hair tied in a high ponytail, a slight smile on her lips, and looked up at Ling Chuan.
He had his schoolbag slung over one shoulder, with the other hand in his school uniform pocket, a doting smile playing on his lips.
Oh my god, my world has collapsed...
【Ah Ye, what kind of move was that?】
[Hehehe, I think I bumped into something.]
[It's not just a possibility, it can't be, I can't even imagine...]
【Ah, I advise you to quit.】
【Aya, why did you take this role? It doesn't fit your persona at all.】
【Aya, say something...】
......
More and more people online are questioning why Ling Chuanye took on this romance film, and some are also questioning director Yu's casting choices.
The production team of "When the Light Kiss Rises" issued another statement to clarify the situation.
"Thank you all for your attention and discussion about the casting of 'When the Light Kiss Rises'. We fully understand that your expectations for the characters and your concern for the story are the reasons for these sincere voices. We will remember your kindness."
Regarding the question of Qiao Yu playing the female lead Qiao An, in the early stages of casting, our vision for Qiao An was that she was a quiet, sensitive girl who was undergoing self-transformation during her growth. Qiao Yu's past works and real-life situation are highly compatible with our character.
Of course, regarding the question of whether Qiao Yu can speak, we made arrangements during the audition, and Qiao Yu has no problem at all.
Secondly, at the request of Ling Chuanye's studio, I would like to give a unified response here. The first reason why Ling Chuanye accepted the role in "When the Light Kiss Rises" was, of course, because the script moved him. Secondly, he had collaborated with Director Yu many times abroad, and it was only his first film after returning to China that he naturally wanted to work with Director Yu. From the audition to the official announcement, it was all a matter of course.
Finally, let's all look forward to the story coming to fruition.
Ling Chuan's clarification brought some temporary relief to the fans.
A day later, Qiao Yu went to the hospital for a follow-up examination and unexpectedly ran into Shen Jingmo there.
In the spacious consultation room, several people sat down. Dr. Zhang introduced to Qiao Yu, "Teacher Qiao, this is one of my students, Shen Jingmo. He just returned from abroad. He understands traditional Chinese medicine and also specializes in psychology and sudden stress symptoms."
Xida gestured as he translated.
Qiao Yu politely curved her lips into a smile. The next second, Shen Jingmo raised his hand and began to gesture skillfully.
[We meet again, but I never expected it to be under these circumstances.]
Xi Da Yang Yu looked bewildered, and Qiao Yu was also somewhat surprised that he could actually use sign language.
Dr. Zhang said proudly, "Oh right, Jingmo knows sign language. You two chat, I'll go and get back to work."
Through Dr. Zhang's introduction, Qiao Yu naturally trusted him, and Shen Jingmo also gained a general understanding of her condition.
[My treatment plan involves medication and psychological support simultaneously, along with rehabilitation and relaxation techniques. From now on, you need to actively cooperate with me, attending at least two psychological counseling and relaxation sessions per week. I know you'll be joining a new group soon and won't have time to come, but I can come to you and accommodate your schedule...]
Qiao Yu agreed and asked Yang Yu and Shen Jingmo to add each other as friends and arrange a time in advance.
One week later.
Filming has officially begun for "When Light Kisses Cracks".
It happened to be a holiday, so the film crew rented Haicheng No. 8 Middle School to film scenes on the school campus, and the opening ceremony was also held there.
Colorful flags fluttered and balloons hung high on the school playground.
A red carpet stretched from the entrance to the main backdrop, with the title of the play, "When Light Kisses the Crack," printed in gold.
The backdrop is designed as a ray of light piercing through lead-gray clouds, with the names of the main actors and their character introductions clearly displayed.
Rows of flower baskets stood on both sides, with pink lychee roses and white roses interspersed, and the words "Wishing you a successful start" on the ribbons were particularly eye-catching.
Director Yu, along with the staff and actors, wore white T-shirts and jeans with the words "Light Kiss" printed on them, and mingled with the young actors.
Ling Chuan also stood beside Director Yu with Qiao Yu.
Despite Qiao Yu's efforts to adapt to the silent environment, the bustling world around her still left her feeling empty inside.
Ling Chuan noticed her anxiety and gently patted her tightly clasped hands hanging in front of her, mouthing, "I will always be with you."
Qiao Yu's biggest concern when accepting the role in "When the Light Kiss Rises" was her co-star. However, when she learned that Ling Chuan was also playing the male lead, she felt relieved and comforted, which warmed her heart.
Five years ago, and five years later, his care for her remained the same, meticulous and attentive.
"All departments, get ready! The ceremony is about to begin!" the assistant director shouted through a megaphone, and the previously noisy venue instantly fell silent.
First came the unveiling ceremony. Then, the main creative team members stepped forward one by one to offer incense. Three sticks of sandalwood were placed in a bronze incense burner, and wisps of smoke rose up. Everyone had a devout look on their face.
Director Yu stood in front of the microphone, his voice steady and powerful: "This drama has been in preparation for nearly a year. I am grateful for the hard work of all the staff. I hope we can work together to create a great work that the audience will love!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the entire audience erupted in enthusiastic applause once again.
Qiao Yu couldn't hear, but she could tell everyone was in a good mood.
Finally, it was time for a group photo. Everyone gathered around the backdrop, and Ling Chuan and Qiao Yu held up a clapperboard that read "Good Luck on the Start of Filming." Everyone shouted in unison, "Wishing 'When Light Kiss Rises' a smooth start to filming!"
Smiles were captured on camera, and sunlight streamed through the clouds, falling on everyone and casting a warm glow on the much-anticipated opening ceremony.
......
The next day.
Eight o'clock in the morning.
The set was so quiet you could hear the wind whistling through the set; the first shot of the first scene was about to be filmed.
The photography crew had already set up their cameras, with the lenses pointed at the stairs leading from the first floor to the second floor of the teaching building.
The warm yellow sunlight slanted through the window and fell obliquely on the steps, half bright and half dark.
"Actors, take your positions!" The assistant director's voice broke the silence.
Xida stood aside and used sign language to explain things to Qiao Yu.
Qiao Yu was wearing a blue and white tracksuit, the zipper pulled up to her collarbone, white sneakers, and a white backpack with a cute yellow Pikachu hanging on it.
She tied her hair up in a high ponytail, and her cheeks were rosy in the sunlight, but her eyes were indifferent, showing no emotion.
Standing beside her was her "mother," wearing a light blue dress and carrying a limited-edition handbag...
The director stood behind the monitor, holding a walkie-talkie: "Attention all departments, the first scene of the campus sequence, one take, one shot, ready—"
The script supervisor strode to the camera, took a deep breath, and slammed the clapperboard down with a crisp sound that echoed across the set: "Scene 1, one take, action!"
Xida also started gesturing at the same time.
Seven years ago, it all began for Qiao Yu and Lu Yu.
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