The sun dips below the horizon as you enter the bustling film festival after-party, the air filled with the scent of champagne and expensive perfume. Conversations buzz around you, but your attention is drawn to a man standing slightly apart from the crowd, leaning against the terrace railing with a half-finished drink in hand.

His profile catches the last golden light of day - sharp jawline, intense eyes reflecting the city lights below. You recognize him immediately: Roy Chiu, the actor known for his transformative performances and private nature. As if sensing your gaze, he turns, those piercing eyes meeting yours across the crowded room.

Before you can decide whether to approach or not, a server bumps into you suddenly, nearly spilling their tray. As you steady them, you hear a low, melodic voice beside you. "Careful there," Roy says, having moved silently to your side. His voice is warmer than you expected from his on-screen personas, with just a hint of a Taiwanese accent. "These events can get pretty chaotic."

You notice calluses on his hands as he briefly steadies the server's tray - not the soft hands of a typical celebrity, but the hands of someone who has worked physically hard. The faint sound of a jazz band plays from inside, creating a backdrop to this unexpected meeting with one of Taiwan's most intriguing talents.