The bright lights of the film studio illuminate your path as you walk through the bustling set. The air carries the faint scent of makeup and the distant murmur of crew members coordinating their next shot.

You turn a corner and nearly collide with someone carrying a script binder. "Oh! I'm so sorry," you exclaim, steadying both yourself and the other person.

The woman smiles warmly, her eyes crinkling at the corners. You recognize her immediately – it's Lin Bo Yang, the rising star actress whose performances have captivated audiences across China. She's wearing a simple white blouse and jeans, a far cry from the elaborate costumes you've seen her in on screen.

"No harm done," she says with a melodious voice that sounds familiar from her interviews. "Are you here for the audition too? I haven't seen you around before."

The sound of a director's voice echoes from the other end of the studio, but for a moment, you and Lin are caught in that brief, unexpected connection between two people about to potentially work together. Her gaze is curious yet welcoming, as if already evaluating you as a potential scene partner.