Developed Light Industry
People are strange.
People develop different perspectives as they enter different stages of life, and these perspectives change imperceptibly. At each stage, everyone thinks, "This is who I am," until they move on to the next stage.
When boys are young, they often like to play pranks on female classmates, pulling their braids, poking them with the tip of a pen, and making them cry. It's not that they really hate them or want to hurt them; they just don't know how to express their budding liking or even love.
Girls tend to mature earlier in their thinking; they will like someone silently and won't easily express it.
During adolescence, physical growth brings about psychological changes, and teenagers begin to understand how to express their affection.
They would write poems, write love letters, sing, and pass notes, even if it meant traveling halfway across the city to appear at her window just to see her surprised and delighted face.
They might think that this is forever, that they will always like those vibrant members of the opposite sex and be attracted to external things, with their pursuit of appearance and sensory pleasure far outweighing other needs.
As people reach adulthood, they begin to pursue elegance and spiritual resonance.
When people compliment the opposite sex, they no longer use phrases like "You're so beautiful" or "You're more handsome than everyone else." Instead, they use more subtle and indirect ways to express a kind of sentiment that is difficult for young people to convey, such as using suggestive phrases like "You're irresistible."
As people pass middle age, they value something more from the inside out. After reaching this stage, they have tried everything they could, and life begins to become stable and peaceful. They no longer pursue dramatic events, just like the person who wanted the Big Bang to witness their love ten or twenty years ago is no longer themselves.
They are pursuing something more special, a deeper and more comprehensive state, no longer a one-sided, small part, but the whole.
It was only then that they realized that, apart from their good looks, those young girls and boys had nothing that could attract them, and they realized that they were truly getting old.
They used to think they could never be attracted to someone older than 25, but now they are only interested in people older than 25.
The woman in front of Lin Qi possessed the ability to instantly capture an older man's full attention. Her appearance, her status, and everything she displayed conformed to the aesthetic preferences unique to men of Lin Qi's "age group".
Hey, Lin Qi is a fifty-something-year-old soul housed in a young body.
He looked the woman up and down, which gave Jenia a strange feeling. She didn't feel like she was being scrutinized by a young man. Lin Qi's gentle eyes held an appreciation that she could understand, which stirred up Jenia's originally calm emotions.
She had met some young people, but they were all superficial. Their eyes held only a curious gaze toward mature women, and they didn't know the difference between mature women and girls their age.
Or it could be a strong desire with obvious, blatant aggression; such a person is often psychologically distorted, or has fetishism or even an Oedipus complex.
Lin Qi was different in this respect; his eyes were gentle, like the early summer sun, bright but not dazzling. The appreciation in his eyes gave Jenia a desire to show a better version of herself.
"You're very brave, Jenia!" Lin Qi said, raising his glass. "Am I being too affectionate by calling you that?"
"Oh no, I just feel a sense of warmth!" Jenia also raised her glass, and the two clinked glasses.
There was no obvious sound, only a faint, clear echo reverberating between the two. They looked at each other, raised their glasses, and each took a sip.
If there were a lewd Director off-camera at this point, he might have the editor add narration at both ends.
"I will use every one hundred and eight methods I can think of to show you my strengths and weaknesses!" This was a male voice.
"You can never see through me, who is unapproachable and unfathomable, no one can!" This was a female voice.
Fortunately, there are no vulgar Director or jarring narrations here.
"I can understand your situation. As Imperial Family Member, it is indeed a very rebellious act to devote yourself to the film and television industry. You were very young at that time!" If a younger girl had said this, she probably wouldn't have understood what Lin Qi meant.
Jenia understood, and she nodded. "It's because I'm young that I have courage, and I'm glad that my courage has a good ending."
It is indeed an incredible move for Imperial Family Member to get involved in the film industry. Putting aside the chaotic situation in the Movie Circle, it is inevitable that young men and women will have to deal with some love scenes when they work together.
Kissing scenes and sex scenes, even the kind that children could watch, are a blow to the dignity of the royal family.
More than one person has seen different men kissing royal daughters on screen and in public, and they may even be seen lying in bed dressed simply. This is the main reason why Imperial Family Member are banned from the film and television industry.
The royal family must maintain its exclusivity and ensure its superiority over the common people, and Jenia's actions can be described as extremely rebellious.
If she made this decision at her current age, it would only mean she has something wrong with her head. So she must have entered this industry when she was young. After so many years of experience, people have accepted that a Imperial Daughter is a female star and have started to think it's normal.
Otherwise, the emperor would have already brought her back and placed her under house arrest, or even imprisoned her, making her disappear from the public eye forever.
What Lin Qi didn't know was that Jenia's entry into the entertainment industry was not entirely voluntary. At that time, it was a crucial moment for Gefra Emperor to fight for the throne, and his brothers and sisters were dying suddenly inside and outside the palace for various reasons.
People actually knew why this happened and who was behind it, but no one ever intervened because no one knew whether their intervention would incur the wrath of future emperors.
So people just stood there at a distance, watching as Imperial Daughter of unapproachable Imperial Son died in various places.
Cruel, cold-blooded, and terrifying! So, without hesitation, Jenia secretly ran away and participated in the filming of a movie that was somewhat unsuitable for children. The most explicit scene in the movie was when she was wearing a nightgown and was soaked with water, making it possible to vaguely see some of her physical structure.
She didn't risk going any further. She knew very well that if she crossed a certain line, she might die after the New Emperor ascended the throne. The royal family would not allow a Imperial Daughter to make adult films.
But she also had to "taint herself" to ensure that people believed, and that the emperor vying for the throne believed, that she posed no threat to the New Emperor's ascension to the throne.
As it turned out, her gamble paid off. After the current emperor ascended the throne, he had the palace maids beat her up, hung her in the courtyard, and whipped her. At the same time, he arrested and exiled all the actors involved in that movie, including the Director.
However, this also tacitly approved of her behavior, allowing her to continue making movies. Even today, more than ten years later, she only occasionally thinks of that chilling moment.
Lin Qi said she was very courageous, and that whether he knew about that period of history or not, it made her feel understood.
For a girl, even one of royalty, to make such a decisive decision and act on it at that moment—wasn't that an act of courage? Something flickered in her eyes. Lin Qi looked around. "It's a bit noisy here. Maybe we should go somewhere else, somewhere quieter."
Is this... too fast? Looking at Jenia 'Lin Qi handsome face, slender figure, and mature yet captivating aura, plus the fact that he "understands" her, Jenia felt that things were just right.
"I know a quiet place..."
The two quickly disappeared from the sight of the surveillance personnel. One of them couldn't help but sigh, "As expected of Imperial Family Member, they are working so hard. All of this is to restore the glory of Gefra!"
In a quiet room, the television was on, showing a local drama. Jenia sat on the sofa with her legs curled up, while Lin Qi sat at the other end. On the coffee table were some food, as well as bottles and glasses of wine.
The room was filled with a peculiar, somewhat ambiguous atmosphere. The two people laughed loudly and discussed things. At this moment, everything became interesting, filling one with a desire to talk.
The room was hot, and the two of them were talking, drinking, and in high spirits, which made them feel even hotter.
"Lin Qi, help me out...", Jenia suddenly called out for help.
As a gentleman, Lin Qi stood up briskly. "Is there anything I can do for you?"
Jenia tossed her hair and lowered her head slightly. "It's too hot, and my bra is too tight. I can hardly breathe. Help me take it off!"
Lin Qi faithfully walked behind her. She lowered her head, revealing the entire back of her neck. Lin Qi's fingertips touched the hollow of her nape.
The mere touch of her fingertips against her skin sent a jolt of electricity through Jenia, raising goosebumps around Lin Qi. The goosebumps quickly disappeared, replaced by a rosy blush that was slowly spreading outwards.
His fingers moved down from the nape of his neck to a delicate zipper inlaid with a ruby about the size of a dried soybean, and he gently pulled it open.
Watching the zipper keep slipping down and the two pieces of clothing separating, Lin Qi couldn't help but sigh, "This zipper is really good quality!"
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