261018 #chenduling studio | #HappyChenDulingDay #ChenDulingDingLingLingParty as the clock struck midnight, time quietly turned a new page, bringing us to october 18. this year, things are a little different. in the past, we’d usually spend this day with you, either on set or in between work commitments. but this year, eighteen hours from now, you’ll be celebrating your very first birthday fan meeting. over the past year, you’ve gradually turned so many things you once only dared to dream of into reality. we’re so happy for you, so proud of you, and have come to discover even more of the wonderful things about you. “sincerity and gentleness” are at the heart of who you are. with years of relentless filming schedules, there are inevitably times when exhaustion catches up with you, yet we’ve never once seen that exhaustion wear away your warmth. whether you’re filming late into the night or working at an incredibly demanding pace, you’re always humble, courteous, and kind to everyone around you. you’re considerate and understanding towards the staff, and grateful to every fan who makes the journey to be see you. you quietly reserve all your tenderness for the people by your side, always bringing warmth to every encounter with your gentle heart. “purity and innocence” are the essence of your nature. away from the cameras, you’ve always held on to a girlish, childlike wonder that never fades. you love cute plushies and collect all kinds of plush charms. whenever you see a character or franchise you like, your voice rises several octaves. in your spare time, you also enjoy watching heartwarming videos of little animals. having seen your relaxed, adorable side, we’ve come to understand that deep in your heart, there will always be a pure, open, and honest little girl—simple yet passionate, unpretentious and full of life. “steadfastness and resilience” are where your strength shines. gentleness has never been all there is to you; your quiet dedication to your craft and your steady, grounded progress are your most moving strengths. you approach every production and every role with the utmost seriousness, giving each your all. you refine your lines again and again, carefully study every emotion, and immerse yourself completely in your characters. never slacking off or chasing quick success, you quietly devote yourself to your craft on set, day and night. we’ve seen your tears, and we’ve seen you laugh and cry with abandon. through day after day of perseverance and dedication, you bring a brilliance uniquely your own to every character you portray. you deserve all the very best. looking back on this past year, we’ve travelled together along the slowly flowing river of time. we met wu wangyan and chu zhao on screen, then spent days and nights on set accompanying bai youwei and yu jiuqi as they slowly made their way through their stories to the end. new chapters will always begin as the river flows on, and every frame of every story bears witness to all the effort you’ve poured into it. you take root and grow through your roles, and every version of you is beautiful in its own way. happy birthday! we greedily wish we could give you every beautiful blessing in the world. in this new year of your life, may you follow the river of time at your own gentle pace, continuing to grow lush branches and leaves of your own, free and radiant. you can be a mountain, you can be a flower—you’ll always be you.