Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
The Face Xiaoxi Chooses
Xiaoxi longs to be beautiful and dreams of working with Han Bing. Her preference for an unposed photograph and memories of their childhood reveal her struggle with appearance and her enduring attachment to him.
Key Events
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Xiaoxi Seeks Beauty — Xiaoxi longs to be beautiful and dreams of working with Han Bing. Characters: Xiaoxi
Location: Unspecified
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The Unposed Photograph — Xiaoxi rejects flattering pictures and chooses the unposed image showing her real appearance. Characters: Xiaoxi
Location: Photo shoot
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A Weight Loss Condition — Xiaoxi believes she must lose 40 kilograms before she can become Han Bing's girlfriend. Characters: Xiaoxi, Han Bing
Location: Unspecified
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Childhood Piano Memories — Child Xiaoxi approaches Han Bing and admires his piano playing. Characters: Xiaoxi, Han Bing
Location: Unspecified
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Comfort After Mockery — Han Bing's kindness comforts Child Xiaoxi when others mock her. Characters: Xiaoxi, Han Bing
Location: Unspecified
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A Painful Encounter — After a painful encounter, Xiaoxi meets a mysterious old man. Characters: Xiaoxi
Location: Unspecified
The Costly Transformation
After a painful encounter, Xiaoxi meets an old man who offers the Dream Fixer and warns of a cost. She accepts, transforms, and finds that her new appearance makes recognition difficult.
Key Events
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A Painful Encounter — After a painful encounter, Xiaoxi meets a mysterious old man. Characters: Xiaoxi
Location: Unspecified
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The Dream Fixer Offer — The old man offers a device that can change Xiaoxi's appearance and warns of a cost. Characters: Xiaoxi, Mysterious Old Man
Location: Unspecified
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Xiaoxi Accepts — Xiaoxi accepts the old man's offer. Characters: Xiaoxi, Mysterious Old Man
Location: Unspecified
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A Dramatic Transformation — Xiaoxi appears dramatically transformed and thinner. Characters: Xiaoxi
Location: Unspecified
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Recognition Becomes Difficult — Xiaoxi's changed appearance makes it difficult for Han Bing to recognize her. Characters: Xiaoxi, Han Bing
Location: Unspecified
A Hidden Identity
Xiaoxi hides her identity around a photography studio and a film production. As she grows closer to an actor, Han Bing struggles with his feelings and stalled work, and gossip spreads among the crew.
Key Events
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Recognition Becomes Difficult — Xiaoxi's changed appearance makes it difficult for Han Bing to recognize her. Characters: Xiaoxi, Han Bing
Location: Unspecified
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Identity Concealed — Xiaoxi hides her identity while working around a photography studio. Characters: Xiaoxi
Location: Photography studio
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Film Production Work — Xiaoxi becomes involved in a film production and the entertainment world. Characters: Xiaoxi
Location: Film production
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Closer to the Actor — Xiaoxi grows closer to a famous actor. Characters: Xiaoxi
Location: Entertainment world
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Han Bing's Stalled Work — Han Bing struggles with his feelings and stalled work as a music producer. Characters: Han Bing
Location: Unspecified
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Gossip Among the Crew — Their complicated relationships fuel gossip among the crew. Characters: Xiaoxi, Han Bing
Location: Film production
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Han Bing Clashes with Actor — Han Bing and the actor eventually clash. Characters: Han Bing
Location: Unspecified
The Past Rejected
Online rumors challenge Xiaoxi's identity and appearance, and public questioning leaves her shaken. She presents old photographs to Han Bing, but he refuses to recognize her as his childhood friend, leaving their connection unresolved.
Key Events
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Han Bing Clashes with Actor — Han Bing and the actor eventually clash. Characters: Han Bing
Location: Unspecified
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Online Identity Rumors — Online rumors claim Xiaoxi's identity is fake and her appearance is the result of surgery. Characters: Xiaoxi
Location: Unspecified
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Public Reporter Questions — Reporters question Xiaoxi publicly, and cruel comments leave her shaken. Characters: Xiaoxi
Location: Unspecified public setting
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Old Photographs Presented — Xiaoxi confronts Han Bing with old photographs and begs him to recognize her. Characters: Xiaoxi, Han Bing
Location: Unspecified
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Identity Left Unresolved — Han Bing says Xiaoxi cannot be his childhood friend; she is left devastated. Characters: Xiaoxi, Han Bing
Location: Unspecified