Bo Yan was taken aback after he finished speaking.
Originally, he never intended to step into the film industry. Even though he studied directing and film art for his master's, it was merely a developmental path. His initial intention was to pursue academia, with directing just as a field of study, researching film language and culture. Even if he ventured into the entertainment industry, he wanted to work behind the scenes. He wished to express, but not through personal performance, rather with full control, making actors and movies reflect his vision.
Later, when he met Xia Siyu and fell in love, only to be abandoned by her, he was upset but it didn't alter his aspirations. However, when Xia Siyu suddenly shot to fame and acted like she didn't know him when they met again, it spurred him.
