Wanna Be – Wang Zixuan, Daddi Tang

At the live recording of "Superstar Talk", the audience freely expressed their views on the modeling profession. The general opinion was that models wear revealing outfits, face high demands, and are scrutinized on stage. Many believed that with their good looks, models should consider acting instead. As the host introduced her with enthusiastic applause from the audience, the hottest supermodel in the fashion world, Han Yijing, made a dazzling entrance.

Addressing the common prejudices against the modeling industry, the host hoped Han Yijing would speak up on behalf of models and clarify misconceptions. At the same time, the host seemed intent on gossiping about her previous car accident, asking Han Yijing to explain why she had mysteriously appeared on the highway. Han Yijing remained composed, skillfully turning the situation around by countering the host’s question directly.

With elegance, she offered a piece of advice to young people: rather than blindly idolizing others, focus on being the best version of yourself. At the market, inside Haili Wang Seafood Store, the wealthy and beautiful Qu Ruoqing was staring intently at Jia Fan. With his great physique and handsome looks, he caught her eye. Since her family was opening a new store in France, she invited Jia Fan to go with her to train as the head chef.

However, Jia Fan remained unmoved. Just then, Dong Xiaoru called, asking him to deliver a package. Tempted by the money, Jia Fan quickly completed the delivery at the fashion show, only to be scolded harshly. You Ning, relentless in her temper, yelled about calling security to kick both Jia Fan and Dong Xiaoru out. At that moment, Han Yijing stepped out in slippers—she had always disliked You Ning’s pretentious behavior.

Han Yijing and You Ning had always been at odds, constantly clashing whenever they met. Embarrassed to be put in her place in front of others, You Ning was furious. As Han Yijing turned away, You Ning intentionally stepped on her slipper, causing Han Yijing to lose her balance and fall heavily to the ground, injuring her knee. While everyone’s attention was on Han Yijing, a nearby candle quietly ignited some fabric.

Jia Fan noticed and immediately ran out to grab a fire extinguisher. Despite the crowd’s attempts to stop him, he sprayed it, but in the struggle, the powder ended up covering Han Yijing’s outfit. The incident was a major accident—male model Ding Chen injured his foot, and the designer fainted on the spot. In the chaos, Director Zhang pulled Jia Fan in to fill in last-minute.

Although Jia Fan was completely clueless about what was happening, he matched Teacher An’s aesthetic. Initially, Han Yijing opposed the idea, but after being bombarded with Jia Fan’s arguments, she made a dramatic 180-degree turn and immediately decided to style him for the show. Jia Fan was unwilling, but Han Yijing used Dong Xiaoru as leverage, forcing him to comply.

Director Zhang explained the rules of the runway to Jia Fan, and suddenly, everything clicked—he just had to walk with an air of indifference. Director Zhang eagerly agreed, emphasizing that he should treat everyone like they were invisible. At the backstage, the wardrobe assistant handed Jia Fan his outfit, while Xing Mo mischievously gave him a thong. As the lineup prepared for the show, Director Zhang reassured Jia Fan, telling him not to be nervous—he would do just fine.

Han Yijing was the first to take the stage, delivering a spectacular performance. Xing Mo followed, and the flashing cameras focused on him. When it was Jia Fan’s turn, he silently recalled Director Zhang’s instructions—walk 25 steps, strike a pose, and return, imagining the audience as nonexistent. His mother had also taught him how to walk the runway as a child—keeping a straight line. Under everyone’s gaze, Jia Fan successfully struck his pose.

However, as he turned to walk back, his left foot tripped over his right, sending him sprawling across the stage in front of the entire audience, his shoe flying off the runway. Dong Xiaoru frantically gestured at him from the sidelines, urging him to get up. Realizing what happened, Jia Fan quietly slid off the stage, picked up his shoe, and returned barefoot to complete his walk. Backstage, President Ling approached Han Yijing, advising her to tone things down.

He also inquired about Jia Fan, but Han Yijing claimed ignorance, grabbed her bag, and left immediately, even skipping the celebration party to avoid conflict. Coincidentally, as she stepped into the elevator, Jia Fan was already inside. Han Yijing complimented his performance, saying they wouldn’t meet again, and advised him to ice his leg once he got home. In the parking lot, Han Yijing was stopped by an internet writer, Huang Jinde, who insisted on interviewing her.

She pulled out her phone and played a recording of Huang Jinde, warning him to stay away. Furious, Huang Jinde violently blocked her car, trying to snatch her phone to delete the recording. Just then, Jia Fan arrived in time to rescue her. In the scuffle, Han Yijing hit her head and fainted in Jia Fan’s arms.

A model—a profession that everyone is familiar with yet knows little about. While natural attributes are the foundation, hard work is even more crucial. Han Yijing sighed, acknowledging that fate had given her a career, yet she constantly had to go hungry to maintain her figure. In this profession, body shape is the most important asset, but a sudden car accident nearly ended Han Yijing’s career. Jia Fan drove Han Yijing to the hospital.

To avoid being photographed by paparazzi, Han Yijing, despite feeling unwell, insisted on touching up her makeup in the car. Upon arrival, she was rushed into the emergency room, while Jia Fan was pulled aside by a nurse to fill out paperwork. Though he wasn’t a family member, he was allowed to sign as a friend. At the bar, You Ning was complaining to Xing Mo about Han Yijing when President Ling caught her in the act.

President Ling ordered her to reflect on what had happened in the dressing room and warned her not to mention Liao Jinyuan’s name again. The doctor advised Han Yijing to reduce her workload; otherwise, her leg might not even support her daily life in the future. Han Yijing responded that she would be careful and that there was no need to inform President Ling. She was already 29—she didn’t have many years left to walk the runway.

Just then, Jia Fan happened to enter the hospital room and overheard her words. Annoyed, Han Yijing pushed him aside and left the hospital. Jia Fan kindly offered to drive her home, but Han Yijing coldly refused and warned him to keep his mouth shut. Though he liked beautiful women, he found Han Yijing to be nothing but sharp-tongued and mean.

Jia Fan stated that he had no interest in her and, as she wished, returned her car keys, distancing himself. Before leaving, he still handed her the medicine prescribed by the doctor. President Ling instructed her team to look into Jia Fan’s background.

She specifically went to Xing Mo’s bar that day to remind him—since he had claimed he wouldn’t let age dictate his modeling career and that he’d walk the runway until he was eighty—he had better live up to his words. Back home, Jia Fan enjoyed a warm meal cooked by his father, boasting about his debut on the runway while also praising the great genes he inherited.

Meanwhile, Dong Xiaoru packed seafood for delivery, and her mother sent Jia Fan to handle the delivery. He sped off on his electric scooter, safely delivering the goods to Moyilu—the modeling agency where Han Yijing worked. President Ling appreciated Jia Fan’s quick thinking and adaptability, exchanging a few words with him before letting him go. At the entrance, Jia Fan noticed a promotional poster for a model audition.

As he stared at it for a moment too long, someone approached and encouraged him to participate. Seizing the opportunity, Jia Fan quickly excused himself to the restroom and fled. As he stepped out of the building, he ran into Han Yijing. She assumed Jia Fan had ulterior motives and was deliberately approaching her, so she tried to pay him off to make him leave.

Jia Fan told Han Yijing that the type of woman he despised the most was someone like her—self-absorbed, sharp-tongued, and ungrateful. After arriving at the company, Han Yijing learned the real reason for Jia Fan’s visit. She deliberately stopped him and leaned in to retaliate, unleashing all her pent-up anger in a scathing tirade, giving him no chance to respond.

That night, while working at the fish shop, Jia Fan filleted fish alone, reminiscing about his experience on the runway and Han Yijing’s words. Distracted, he accidentally cut his hand.