The wealthy military officer spoils his wife excessively

"You and Zhou Xiaochuan acted so well, it made me think you were a couple," Ye Zi blurted out.

"If we don't feel that way, then our show is doomed, right?" Besides, rumors within the same company are considered seniors helping juniors, but these cross-company rumors are best left alone.

"You performed really well this time, even better than in the movie." Now Ye Zi has no regrets about letting her come back to film TV dramas.

"Are you praising me or criticizing me?"

"Of course it's a compliment. Xue Shaofeng is even jealous, saying that you put a lot of emotion into this."

Suwen wanted to laugh when she heard this idiot's words: "You listen to him? Wasn't it real when I made a movie with him last time?"

The camera lingered on her kissing scene with Zhou Xiaochuan. In the pouring rain, both of them were disheveled. His kiss was domineering and passionate, while hers was heartbreaking and desperate. Yet, she knew perfectly well that her mind was clear as a mirror, without a ripple. When the director yelled "Cut!", the two actors separated instantly, and she could still joke with him as if no one else was around.

But every time she wakes up in the middle of the night, just thinking about that rainy day when Lu Zheng pressed her down, forcing her to retreat step by step, his resolute yet passionate kiss, makes her heart pound. That feeling of recklessness, that helplessness with no way out, that almost melting heartbeat—only that one man could give her that.

Memory is a terrible thing; it always brings back the things she wants to forget in the most vivid detail.

After filming wrapped and the wrap party was held, everyone went their separate ways. Suwen had a short vacation, and when they parted, Xue Shaofeng asked her if she wanted to go back to Hong Kong with him for a few days to relax and change her mood.

She shook her head. Xue Shaofeng was going home to visit his parents anyway, and besides, she didn't want another scandal to bother her at a time like this.

In March, cold air from Siberia moved southward through Mongolia, bringing another cold snap. Beijing was swept by strong winds of force four or five, requiring thick hats to be worn outdoors. Pedestrians hurried along the streets, eager to hop on the subway or bus and ward off the chill.

Suwen sat in the coffee shop, flipping through the advertising contract Ye Zi handed her, looking rather languid.

"So... this commercial is going to be filmed in Tibet?"

“Yes,” Ye Zi said a little embarrassedly. Su Wen’s foot injury had only recently recovered. If it weren’t for the fact that this manufacturer was so prestigious, she wouldn’t have been willing to send her artist to such a place. “However, I have seen the creative concept for this advertisement. It is really outstanding. This series of films is intended for the entire Greater China region. There are three spokespeople in total, one each from Hong Kong, Taiwan and mainland China. This is an opportunity that cannot be missed.”

Of course, this North American outdoor sports brand is very famous, and this is their first official advertising campaign in Greater China. The coverage will definitely be extensive; you might see Nie Suwen's face everywhere – on subways, buses, and streets. The manufacturer is also drawn to her rather tumultuous career path, which aligns with the brand's "never stop exploring" spirit, and her youthful image is suitable for a sports brand. The two artists collaborating are a rising star model from Hong Kong and a super handsome Taiwanese actor, both with considerable market value.

Outside the glass window, snowflakes began to fall. It's rare for it to snow this time of year, so it was a surprise to passersby. Some stopped to catch the snowflakes, while others hurriedly avoided the snow. For Suwen, who was in the warm indoors, it was an unexpected and beautiful sight.

"The snow in Tibet must be more beautiful than this," Suwen said, looking out the window, her voice lowered as if she were talking in her sleep.

Ye Zi frowned: "Once you get there, you won't find it pretty anymore, you'll only feel cold."

Is it colder than Beijing?

"It's much colder; I heard the lowest temperature can reach minus thirty degrees Celsius." This was also what made her hesitate—it didn't seem worth the trouble of shooting an advertisement.

Tibet is truly a magical place.

I've heard that the higher the altitude, the closer you are to heaven. Lu Zheng, if I were there, could I be closer to you?

Xiao Ai packed Su Wen's luggage. Some of her colleagues had traveled to Tibet, but few people went to Tibet this season.

Because of its remote location and high altitude, and the fact that many areas are yet to be developed, Tibet is always seen as somewhat mysterious. Moreover, whether it was the manufacturer or the director of the commercial, they were very "idealistic" and said they wanted to make the commercial into a documentary, starting from seeing someone off at the Capital International Airport and filming all the way to climbing the plateau, climbing snow...climbing snow-capped mountains. Yes, she didn't misread it; that was written in the contract itinerary.

Xiao Ai thought either the director or Sister Ye had gone mad: "When can't we make money? Why send a bunch of laymen to climb a snow mountain?"

Suwen thought Xiao Ai was worrying unnecessarily: "You know I'm an amateur. Do you think the film crew would actually make me climb up there on foot? They'd just send us up by helicopter, have us stand halfway up the mountain, plant a flag, shout a couple of times, and that would be enough. Even if I could climb, would they expect the cameraman and director to climb with me?"

But Xiao Ai still felt it was too risky; it was Tibet, with its snow-capped mountains.

They don't need to worry about their equipment; the outdoor brand they endorse has already provided them with a complete set of windproof jackets and hiking boots. All Suwen needs to do is put on the brand's down jacket, a woolen hat, and carry their outdoor backpack to the airport.

Compared to Xiao Ai's worries, Su Wen didn't care about these things. What she cared about was an ancient story about piety and faith.

The old man telling the story said, "If you go to a truly devout place, your wishes will always come true."

Nie Suwen used to think she wouldn't believe in such superstitious beliefs, but she actually came to believe it.

She has so many wishes that need to be fulfilled.

Life is going smoothly.

Career is stable.

May your parents be healthy and well.

and also……

Lu Zheng.

She didn't want Lu Zheng to be just a temporary ray of light in her life; she hoped that this warmth would continue to illuminate the rest of her life.

From the very beginning, she shouldn't have approached or fallen in love. Back then, she never imagined she could marry into a wealthy family; she, Nie Suwen, was just an ordinary, unassuming woman. It was Lu Zheng who gave her hope, helped her create dream after dream, made her extraordinary, and made her feel special.

But now, he has shattered that dream with his own hands. Although she remains glamorous and receives countless flowers and applause, for some reason, he still feels a deep sense of melancholy, an inexplicable melancholy. And also, disappointment.

If this is the truth of life.

That's settled then.

The only option is to accept it.

The weather was great on the day she flew to Lhasa. The flight was long, and as she gazed out the window at the clouds, imagining herself thousands of meters in the air, a question suddenly came to her mind.

"How high is the snow-capped mountain we're going to film?"

Xiao Ai was dozing off when she heard the question and quickly opened her eyes. She rummaged through her bag and found some information, which she read to Su Wen: "Yala Xiangbu is located in Qonggyai County, Shannan Prefecture, Tibet. It is 6647 meters above sea level and is a sacred mountain in the area." After saying that, she looked at Su Wen and warned, "Don't wander around there. You're close to the border. Be careful that the border guards don't arrest you as an illegal immigrant."

Suwen just smiled and casually remarked, "Serving in the army in Tibet must be very tough."

Xiao Ai was too lazy to pay attention to her wildly imaginative questions, and squinted her eyes, intending to go back to sleep: "Where is it not tough to serve in the army? You'll know when you get there."

Like most people, I felt fear when I first entered Tibet.

Suwen couldn't sleep at all during the journey. Slowly, as the plane landed, she entered this mysterious place from the song.

As soon as she stepped out of the terminal, Suwen felt a growing discomfort. She had a throbbing pain on both sides of her head, but fortunately it wasn't too intense and was bearable.

It was her first time visiting Tibet, and she landed directly by plane, so it's normal for her to experience altitude sickness.

Xiao Ai stopped talking, her face was pale, and she didn't look well.

The accompanying cameraman even had the time to take out his camera and film along the way.

After retrieving their luggage, the accompanying doctor gave everyone some medicine, and Xiao Ai helped her get some hot water. Everyone took some medicine to relieve altitude sickness.

A group of staff members who arrived early brought locals to pick up Suwen and her entourage, and shook hands with her warmly: "Ms. Nie arrived the earliest. Nagela and Yu Bing will not arrive until tomorrow."

It was a veiled compliment to her professionalism. Suwen didn't dare accept the credit, and said with a smile, "Well, lately, it's only right that I arrive a little earlier."

Upon exiting Gongga Airport, Suwen tilted her head back, feeling a moment of dizziness. The snowstorm had stopped just two days prior, and today, as if welcoming them, the sky had just cleared. Looking up, she could see the clear sky almost within reach, and Suwen couldn't help but take a deep breath of the crisp air.

Someone came and took their luggage, and they boarded a minibus. Many of the staff members on the bus were visiting Tibet for the first time. As soon as they got on the bus, they started chatting excitedly, talking about their past travel experiences and their first impressions of Tibet.

Only Nie Suwen remained silent, sitting by the window, gazing at the striking scenery outside.

An endless plateau, herds of yaks galloping by, and piles of snow a foot thick.

Suddenly, she didn't know why she was there.

In such a frozen, snowy place, where she is both favored and abandoned, can her wish truly be fulfilled?

On the first night, the film crew stayed at a youth hostel in Lhasa. The production crew contacted a local driver with a border pass, preparing to drive to the filming location the next day after the other two spokespeople arrived. It was said that this filming was extremely expensive, even requiring the use of off-road vehicles from the border defense company, and because the Qonggyai County area was snow-covered and blocked, the helicopters were also taken from the local military airfield.