"What do you mean?

　　"Jiang Zhi on the other end of the phone was obviously startled by my sudden decision, and there seemed to be someone with her.

　　She quickly said, 'Please wait a moment,' and then found a relatively quiet place before asking, 'Do you want to start a studio? Are you going to terminate your contract with the company?'

　　'Well, my contract with the company only has a few months left anyway,' I replied calmly.

　　'I can just not renew it.

　　At worst, I can pay the penalty fee.

　　I have saved quite a bit over the years...'

　　'That's not what I mean,' Jiang Zhi calmly analyzed the situation.

　　'You want to terminate the contract at this critical moment? Zhou Yingti, this risk is too great.

　　You and Yu Yue are currently receiving backlash from the entire internet, and everyone wants you both to leave the industry.

　　Several collaborations with Yu Yue have been canceled, even luxury brand endorsements have been revoked.

　　'If you stay in the company, you may still receive resources in the future.

　　But it's uncertain after you terminate the contract.

　　'Moreover, the exposure of your relationship is not a big deal actually.

　　As long as another scandal emerges, the attention will fade...'

　　I looked at Yu Yue's bewildered and helpless figure, feeling an inexplicable tug at my heart.

　　When she tried to stop me back then, perhaps she felt the same way I do now – filled with worries and helplessness.

　　We haven't done anything wrong.

　　But society insists on tearing us apart.

　　We are both knights trapped in feudal shadows.

　　However, as long as the fire in our hearts burns hot enough, our swords can point towards freedom.

　　'I have thought it through,' I said.

　　'Even if the criticisms are whispers, she and I may only be able to hide behind the scenes forever.

　　'But I don't want that.

　　I want to stand on stage with her, win awards together, and proudly stand in front of the screen.

　　'I'm willing to take a gamble.'

　　Because she is Yu Yue.

　　She has walked alongside me throughout my youth, and she will soon become my partner filling my future with love.

　　She is worth it.