But as he fiddled with it curiously, he suddenly realized something.
If the honorary medal from the Screenwriters’ Association, an object so weak in effect that it was almost psychological, was already considered obscenely expensive according to Screenwriter Quint.
The effect of this bracelet was so obvious that there was no need to even think about it, it was definitely expensive and hard to find.
“Is it uncomfortable to wear?”
Noticing Yu Mian’s expression, Huo Ting asked.
“This must be really expensive, right? My royalties might not even be enough to cover it…”
Just as Yu Mian was about to mumble an excuse to hide his embarrassment, he was interrupted.
“It’s a gift. Since I’m pursuing someone, giving a gift doesn’t seem like a big deal.”
“…!?”
After hearing Huo Ting’s response, Yu Mian almost felt like the bracelet on his wrist was burning hot.
“Besides, I found the stones, but the bracelet design was made by my aunt. If you want to return it, you’ll have to talk to her. I already told her it was for you.”
As if predicting that Yu Mian would get embarrassed and want to take it off, Huo Ting added with a low laugh.
“You’re totally cheating!”
Yu Mian couldn’t help but pop out of the water, leaning against the pool’s edge and reaching out to grab Huo Ting with a blushing face.
Hoo, the distance between them suddenly shrank to something unexpectedly intimate. Moreover, Huo Ting didn’t shy away and looked over with unwavering seriousness.
“…”
Yu Mian was completely defeated and immediately dove back into the water.
It was a casual promise made with a broken conch shell, but this guy took it so seriously to this extent.
Yu Mian couldn’t even begin to wrap his head around it.
[Fish: I think he’s actually the one who’s too much of a love brain. What do I do?]
[Crispy Shark: ???]
When Shaxs finally received a new inquiry from his author after discussing manuscripts, his internal alarm was about to explode.
[Crispy Shark: This has to be an act.]
This time, Shaxs decided to change his strategy; keep it cool and say less.
But Yu Mian held his chin and thought for a long time. Somehow, he felt that Huo Ting’s personality hadn’t really changed much from the first time he passed him a note.
Headache. This was such a headache.
His fingers idly played with the cool, smooth stones on the bracelet. Ever since he failed to return it, it had almost become a habitual motion.
So, Shaxs, who had prepared a whole arsenal of arguments and was waiting for his author to take the bait, was stunned when the other party simply dropped the topic and went straight back to discussing work.
Especially details of the interior of the haunted house.
For a moment, Shaxs was left scratching at his head, unsure whether to be happy that his author didn’t seem too affected or frustrated that his attempt at persuasion had completely failed.
Damn it, what did that guy do this time?!
At the same time, the popular TV show “Bei Xing’s Necklace” had finally reached its grand finale.
The finale’s viewership shattered the annual record, even driving a surge in sales for its various merchandise and blind boxes.
After all, if there were a ranking for the most beloved healing show of the year, “Bei Xing’s Necklace” would undoubtedly take the top spot.
As a magical girl transformation series, it had captivated audiences with its stunning fantasy visuals and heartfelt storytelling, providing comfort and inspiration to countless viewers.
Who would’ve thought that a show with such a modest special effects budget could explode in popularity like this?
In the final episode, even the villain guardian beast Ruila, and the cold, rich girl, Zuo Yue, who started off as rivals to Bei Xing, had formed a deep friendship over time.
During the last battle for the “Xiao Han” and “Dahan” gems, Zuo Yue had the upper hand. These two ice-elemental gems naturally resonated with her, and she could have taken them effortlessly.
Yet in the end, she handed them to Bei Xing.
Bei Xing held the two gems and looked at Zuo Yue in surprise. But Zuo Yue only huffed coolly, saying that her family’s collection of precious gemstones was already more than enough, she had no interest in competing with Bei Xing over these.
In fact, the friendship Zuo Yue had gained from her time with Bei Xing was something she had never experienced before and she felt it was far more valuable than gems.
Even though they were technically competitors, when Bei Xing once stumbled upon her crying over her parents’ constant quarrels, she didn’t exploit the weakness or spread the news to the entire school.
Instead, she tried to comfort her.
And it wasn’t just Zuo Yue. Along Bei Xing’s journey to collect all twenty-four solar term gems, many people whom she had helped ended up supporting her in return.
Even the little boy from the “Yishui” episode excitedly told Bei Xing that his grades had improved, and he might finally get into his dream school.
Under Domi’s guidance, Bei Xing carefully placed the final two gems in their rightful places. The twenty-four solar terms, along with Domi, all returned to where they belonged.
With this, “Bei Xing’s Necklace” was finally complete. The balance of the four seasons was restored, ending the chaotic weather disasters.
People cheered in awe, celebrating the return of stability, unaware that it had been a young girl secretly protecting their world all along.
As the finale played out to a cheerful, lighthearted tune, Bei Xing ran towards her graduation ceremony. Her friends waved at her, calling her over for a group photo.
As a result, when Bei Xing looked at the final printed picture, she saw that, somehow, all twenty-four of the solar term spirits had photobombed it, striking playful and adorable poses.
Even Domi, who had supposedly returned to the heavens, suddenly popped out of her backpack, proudly declaring that now that the seasons were stable again, it and all the solar terms could visit her whenever they wanted. After all, it was the true manager of the seasons!
But before the white ball Domi could gloat for more than three seconds, the black ball Rulia chomped down on its tail, shouting, “Stop lying! I’m the true manager of the seasons!”
Bei Xing laughed as she watched them bicker, then she spotted Zuo Yue and her chauffeur waiting downstairs.
Zuo Yue told her that she had been accepted into her dream department, astronomy, of course.
And surprisingly, they would be attending the same school.
The two would be university classmates in the future.
“This feels like the best possible ending.”
Looking at the brilliant sunset, Bei Xing felt that her final wish had indeed come true.
[May everyone, through the return of this necklace, find the most beautiful and lovely life.]
[Bei Xing’s Necklace – Final Episode]
The next second, as the ending song played and the credits began to roll, countless Bei Xing fans watching their light screens felt an indescribable mix of melancholy and deep emotion.
On one hand, they were touched by the healing power of this ideal fairy-tale world, and on the other, they felt a deep sense of loss knowing that the animation they had grown so accustomed to following had now come to an end.
“Is it really over? Will we never see Bei Xing again? I wanted to keep watching her grow up.”
“Me too… wuuu…”
The two little daughters of Chairman Camberley had dressed up specially for today, one in the colors of “Lichun” (Beginning of Spring) and the other in “Lixia” (Beginning of Summer). They had gathered in front of the screen, fully equipped and waiting for the finale.
Throughout the episode, they had been smiling as they watched, but the moment the final scene ended, they froze in place for a second, then burst into uncontrollable sobs. The sight left Chairman Camberley and his wife both amused and helpless.
“What’s there to cry about? We can always start from episode one and watch it all over again, right?”
“Yes! And the final two gemstones are definitely going to be released too. The complete collection necklace you’ve been waiting for is finally happening!”
Even as Chairman Michaels and his wife, along with the nanny, tried to comfort them, the two little ones remained inconsolable.
“It’s not the same.”
“Yes.”
Even though they could rewatch from the beginning, in their hearts, they knew that the story had ended. The days of accompanying Bei Xing on her journey had come to an end.
From now on, they would never know what Bei Xing was doing each day.
At this thought, the two little girls started crying even harder, their tears falling like pearls.
“Ah… I suppose I do understand.”
Even though she was an adult, Mrs. Camberley had grown accustomed to sitting down at the same time every day to watch the latest episode of “Bei Xing’s Necklace” with her daughters.
Each episode ended with a segment introducing solar term knowledge, accompanied by a few easy-to-remember ancient Blue Star poems.
Now that it was over, she was at a loss. Where else could she find such a perfect Chinese learning resource?
Not only did the little ones never find it boring, but they also eagerly competed to learn alongside the animation.
And this same scene was happening not just in the Camberley household. Across countless light screens, the cries of children almost drowned out the entire Federation Star.
The finale of “Bei Xing’s Necklace” was undeniably heartwarming and beautiful, but its beauty also made its ending all the more poignant and sorrowful.
[Sigh, I can only say that Teacher Fish Soup Noodles’ works are truly magical. No matter what, they always get me hooked. I cried from fear while reading “I Picked Traveling Light Brain”, and now I’m crying tears of happiness over the finale of “Bei Xing’s Necklace”.]
[Same here. I really didn’t expect this, but my eyes got wet at the ending too. If only the real world were as pure and carefree as Bei Xing’s world, where every hardship could be overcome. How wonderful would that be?]
[The more I immerse myself in the dreamlike beauty of this story, the sadder I feel when it ends… If Bei Xing were real, I would love to have a daughter just like her! By the universe, this is all I ask for!]
On the night of the finale, countless adult viewers on star found themselves just as sentimental as the younger ones.
In the final analysis, it seems that “Bei Xing’s Necklace” just ended too soon. It simply wasn’t enough! If only it could continue forever, running for hundreds of episodes!
This ending caused such a huge heated discussion that the entertainment section of the Star Times even reported on the news related to the ending of “Bei Xing’s Necklace”.
The article highly praised the show.
[This is a beautiful fairy tale that protects the innocence of childhood, bringing us countless healing moments in everyday life. As long as we believe that goodness will come in the future, we can take one more step forward on the path to happiness.]
The editorial review started with the journey of Bei Xing collecting the twenty-four solar term gems, providing an insightful summary and commentary of the show’s key storylines.
Moreover, it gave high praise to the ancient Blue Star poetry incorporated in the show, emphasizing that the brilliance of “Bei Xing’s Necklace” lay not only in telling a wonderful story but also in preserving and spreading once-lost cultural treasures.
The appearance of this article further fueled the show’s popularity among parents and students, sparking yet another wave of fervent discussion.
The fusion of classical culture and animation had undeniably given “Bei Xing’s Necklace” a unique vitality and charm unmatched by many other works.
[But no matter how sad we are, we still can’t fall behind in the fight for the goods!]
[That’s right! The final two gemstones…this time, I HAVE to get the first batch of stock!!]
With the release of the last two gemstones, “Xiaohan” and “Xiaohan,” the shopping frenzy reached a level that even Lightyear’s marketing department hadn’t anticipated.
Perhaps it was because the new year was approaching, and “Bei Xing’s Necklace” had become such a national sensation, giving an animation necklace gift set while visiting friends and family was both meaningful and face-saving.
Once the online stock sold out, long queues for limited in-store purchases became a common sight.
At the same time, a limited-time event jointly organized by the Central Star CBD Mall was held, with a special exhibition featuring all twenty-four solar terms outfits that were now available for pre-order.
The crowd was so overwhelming that even the central plaza of the CBD struggled to handle the traffic.
After all, the sight of twenty-four exquisitely designed outfits on display was so stunning that no passerby could resist stopping to admire them.
However, the biggest Easter egg after the finale of “Bei Xing’s Necklace” wasn’t any of this, but rather the unexpected launch of a matching dress-up adventure game by Taoyuan Studios.
The latest game update went live simultaneously across all major light-brain platforms.
With just a simple tap to pre-register, players could soon embark on Bei Xing’s magical dress-up adventure.
Not only were there brand-new solar term outfits beyond the existing twenty-four sets, allowing everyone to feast their eyes, but there was also an exclusive new storyline personally created and expanded by Fish Soup Noodles.
Amid the collective anticipation of the Taoyuan Studios staff as they counted down the days, Yu Mian finally visited the company in person to experience the latest game.
