480: Chapter 480 I'm Willing

Of all the re-shoots, only the final "Dancing Under the Starry Sky" remained.

Yeah, Director Lin had specifically saved this one for last.

Lin Chuyan and Ruan Xingyu went back to change their clothes and touch up their makeup.

"Xia Zhi... Xia Zhi..." Lin Chuyan whispered twice in his private dressing room.

"Brother, do you want to take another look?" Xia Zhi ran over and reached out, pulling a small, square velvet ring box from her bag.

The brand had delivered the ring a long time ago, but Lin Chuyan had kept it with Xia Zhi the whole time.

There was no other way; he and Ruan Xingyu ate and lived together every day, so keeping it with him carried the risk of being discovered at any moment.

Today, it was finally brought out.

"Let me see, one more look. By the way, help me close the door." Lin Chuyan became inexplicably secretive.

He looked back and discovered that Wen Qi was actually on his side.

"Wen Qi, what are you doing here? Xia Zhi, hurry up and keep your girlfriend in check."

"Brother-in-law, is there anything I can help with?" Wen Qi rubbed her hands together excitedly.

"Calm down. Your job is to help me keep an eye on your sister."

"...Alright, then I'll go over there."

"If your sister asks where you went later, what will you say?"

"I'll just say I came to find Xia Zhi."

"Wrong! You should say... you went to the restroom. That's more natural, since you wouldn't normally just come over to find Xia Zhi."

"...I already told her I was coming to find Xia Zhi."

"...Fine, fine. Help me close the door, thanks Wen Qi~"

After Wen Qi left, Xia Zhi couldn't help but laugh: "Brother, aren't you a bit too nervous?"

"Do I?"

"You do!"

Lin Chuyan didn't deny it: "Hmm... even though I know this is a sure win, I'm still inexplicably nervous. Why do you think that is?"

"Ahem, maybe it's because you love her too much."

"That makes a lot of sense." Lin Chuyan nodded, deciding to take one more look at the ring.

This was a ring from Lumina Estrella, a brand he and Ruan Xingyu endorsed together, and it was a ring designed specifically for him.

The brand had even written up an entire proposal for him.

— — star track vow.

Designed for the eternal promise between Lin Chuyan and his beloved Ruan Xingyu.

The design inspiration came from the cosmic narrative of "Binary Star Entanglement," symbolizing Lin Chuyan and Ruan Xingyu—two stars eternally entwined by gravity, shining upon each other even across light-years, and also symbolizing the sense of destiny and firm bond of soulmates.

The main stone is named Heart of the Galaxy.

A Vivid Pink diamond, featuring a heart-shaped cut. The brand's exclusive heart-shaped contour design ensures that the light refraction from every faceted angle forms a rose nebula-like pink-purple halo, as if sealing the galaxy within the ring.

The ring setting is carved from a titanium alloy base into a spiral star track, extending outward from the tip of the heart and wrapping around about 1/3 of the main stone, visually resembling a nebula cradling a heart, metaphorically suggesting that "Love is the ultimate answer to the universe."

The ring band is named Binary Star Code.

Both sides of the band are inlaid with white diamonds and sapphires, spelling out the initials of their names in Morse code, which only appear under specific angles of light, becoming a secret vow known only to each other.

Additionally, it has a detachable and convertible structure, named Twin Mode.

Artist Red Carpet Mode: Wear the full heart-shaped main ring, with the star track setting allowing for an additional stackable, detachable halo of crushed diamonds to enhance the sparkle under stage lights, fitting for the flamboyant style of public occasions.

Daily Life Mode: The main stone can be detached to serve as a necklace pendant, with the connecting chain style echoing the hollowed-out star track pattern, discreetly safeguarding private affection. The remaining ring setting transforms into an open-style star track bracelet, with a hidden magnetic clasp on the inside, fitting the curve of the wrist.

You have to admit, that's pretty damn impressive!

In his past life, Lin Chuyan probably couldn't have dreamed that a ring could be made like this, but he had witnessed it in this life.

How should he put it? Even if they were just selling a concept, they were so sincere about it. Since he loved her so deeply, this concept perfectly matched the intentions Lin Chuyan wanted to convey right now.

Originally, the brand had recommended a 10-carat version, but Lin Chuyan felt it was too big and would instead look clumsy and ugly.

Perfect, absolutely perfect.

As for the brand, they wouldn't lose out either. Lin Chuyan and Ruan Xingyu getting married and wearing their ring—even without a live broadcast, this ring would definitely be heavily promoted afterwards. This was classic event marketing.

This single moment was enough; it was worth a fortune to them. Later, they could design a 1-carat mini version of the "star track vow" to sell, and they would definitely earn it back.

...

Resisting the urge to take it out and practice one more time, Lin Chuyan closed the ring box and put it in his pocket.

He looked at himself again; his makeup was already done.

His hairstyle was combed back neatly, and the black suit he wore was very formal, even accented with a brown tie.

Deep breath.

Get ready.

Time to go out.

Ruan Xingyu was wearing a white backless dress today, and a pair of small white high heels on her feet.

This was also a costume that was originally in the script.

Lin Chuyan teased: "You're in white, I'm in black. What does that make you think of?"

Ruan Xingyu was still seriously discussing the movie, looking adorable: "This is probably the outfit the heroine imagined, something like a wedding dress."

"Hmm... let's go." Lin Chuyan took her hand, "The final scene, everyone is waiting."

Passing by the camera, Sand, with his long hair, mustache, and lean build, secretly winked at him and made an "OK" gesture with his hand.

Lin Chuyan pretended not to see it...

The two moved to the Griffith Observatory.

Ruan Xingyu tilted her head and asked him: "Isn't it dancing under the starry sky?"

"It could be, but I have higher demands for the starlight, and the effect presented wouldn't be quite the same as the Observatory's, so I decided to just use post-production special effects for it later."

"Oh, oh, come on then, I'm ready."

Lin Chuyan took another deep breath.

He turned his head and snapped his fingers at the assistant director.

"Action!"

...

Ruan Xingyu's height was a perfect match for his.

They looked into each other's eyes.

The tacit understanding between the couple went without saying; their deep affection was captured in an instant.

Lin Chuyan's left hand held her right hand, and his right hand rested slightly above her lower back.

Ruan Xingyu's right hand held his left hand, and her left hand rested naturally on his shoulder.

Their feet began to move, and both of them smiled at the same time.

Spinning, spinning, spinning.

Their steps were light, as if they were walking on the clouds.

Lin Chuyan applied a slight force, leading Ruan Xingyu in a sharp turn. Her skirt swirled, like a blooming white flower.

Their gazes remained tightly intertwined, as if the entire world consisted only of each other.

Right in the midst of this spin, Lin Chuyan skillfully guided Ruan Xingyu, and their bodies gradually moved apart.

Ruan Xingyu seemed to be lifted by a gentle breeze, as if she were about to be blown away, but her left hand remained firmly holding Lin Chuyan's right hand.

Immediately after, Lin Chuyan gave a gentle pull, like guiding a bird returning to its nest, and Ruan Xingyu quickly turned back in his direction.

She landed steadily in his arms, and he hugged her waist tightly.

"Cut!"

The assistant director looked at Lin Chuyan, the meaning very clear: Is this a pass or not?

Lin Chuyan ignored him...

He searched for the lighting technician's figure...

The other person nodded at him.

He searched for Sand's figure again...

The other person gave him an "OK" sign again.

It was set.

After all, this was the final take of the entire film, and Ruan Xingyu couldn't help but ask him: "Did we pass?"

Lin Chuyan took a third deep breath.

He adjusted himself again and again.

"There's one more take left to shoot, a very important one that hasn't been done yet."

"Hmm?"

"This part isn't in the script; this part is filmed for you."

"Huh?"

"Xingxing... Seb from la la land missed Mia, but I won't miss you."

Ruan Xingyu blinked, still a bit confused.

It wasn't her fault for not understanding; honestly, it was perfectly normal not to react in time.

However, she understood very quickly.

Lin Chuyan reached into his pocket, the small square box in his hand.

As Lin Chuyan made his move, the originally bright scene lights quickly dimmed. Immediately after, another kind of mysterious and romantic starlight appeared and flickered from all directions, as if it had a life of its own.

At the Griffith Observatory, tiny fragments of light fell from above their heads, converging as if to gently wrap around the two of them, constructing a dreamlike world that belonged only to them.

Lin Chuyan knelt on one knee, his eyes gentle and firm.

This was his woman, the woman he wanted to take care of for the rest of his life.

He opened the ring box, and the "star track vow" was lying quietly inside.

"Xingxing..." Lin Chuyan had actually thought of many sweet words beforehand, but for some reason, he felt none of them were sincere enough. When the words reached his lips, everything became simple, "I am willing to use everything I have to protect you and give you happiness. Are you willing... to marry me?"

Ruan Xingyu didn't speak.

She had actually often wondered when and how Lin Chuyan would propose. After all, their parents had already met, and it had been more than half a year, yet the other party still hadn't made a move.

She had thought about it many times, but in her fantasies, her reaction seemed to be very calm every time; she had never imagined that she would be so emotional.

She just felt that since they loved each other so much, everything should just happen naturally.

But when the proposal actually happened before her eyes, she realized she was far from having that kind of composure.

What Lin Chuyan did was far more romantic than she had imagined.

He filmed a movie called "la la land," he let her be his leading lady, and he used an entire movie to propose.

They wore their best clothes and danced gracefully at the Griffith Observatory, then made a promise to love and stay with each other for a lifetime.

Ruan Xingyu cried again.

She would cry because she thought of breaking up; she also cried because Lin Chuyan proposed to her.

So it turns out that both too much pain and too much beauty can easily make a person shed tears.

And behind the two of them, everyone who witnessed this romantic scene began to applaud and cheer.

"Say yes! Say yes!"

She didn't know who started shouting, but everyone followed along in the commotion.

Ruan Xingyu ignored them.

She just looked at her man, the man she wanted to take care of for the rest of her life.

"Lin Chuyan, this take is a pass."

"Huh?"

Ruan Xingyu was equally gentle and firm: "I do!"

...

"la la land," officially wrapped!