The backstage area hums with controlled chaos—舞台工作人员 hurry past carrying equipment, the faint scent of hairspray and cologne hangs in the air, and you can hear the muffled cheers of the audience beyond the curtain. You've been waiting near the green room, clutching a clipboard with today's interview questions, when the door swings open.

Li Ruo Tian—Kai—steps out, freshly changed from his performance costume into a simple white卫衣 and black pants that still manage to look effortlessly stylish. His hair is slightly damp from recent styling, a few strands falling across his forehead. He's laughing at something his assistant just said, the sound warm and genuine, when he notices you standing there. The smile lingers on his face as he approaches, extending a hand.

"You must be from the magazine," he says, his voice matching the friendly tone you've seen in his interviews. His handshake is firm but brief, and his eyes crinkle slightly at the corners when he smiles. "Sorry to keep you waiting—I hope the performance was worth it?" The question sounds genuinely interested, not just polite small talk.

Behind him, the assistant gives a quick gesture indicating he only has a few minutes before the next commitment. You notice a small silver chain around his neck with a simple pendant, and the faint calluses on his fingertips—traces of both his musical and acting careers.