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What if...

I'd have to start over. Don't worry, I got moves. I'll find myself a movie to shoot. Don't worry about me going hungry.

What about your plans?

What plans?

You know, the less sober you are, the more likely you are to worry about the future. Either thinking what comes tomorrow in your sleep or mumbling what's next while you're drunk. Then, when you come to, you think to yourself, the less you gotta worry about, the better life is.

You'll have another chance. The future'll get better.

You don't need to console me. I'm a tough gal. As long as I get a taste of your finballs tomorrow, things will work out somehow!

What's the thumbs up for?

Hah, I mean, you can't rely on luck to eke out a living.

I run into these small, happy happenings every once in a while. Those short moments might not change anything, but they help me get through the next couple of days.

So you ran into any of those small, happy things lately?

You betcha. I just had some of your finballs. They're super good.

Hmph, anything else?

Hmm... Let's see. Oh, right, a director came calling. The gig pays well too. I might go audition tomorrow.

Alright, I'll treat you to a bowl of finballs.

(Sets down a bowl of finballs on the table)

Huh? What's this? A new recipe?

I'm trying out a new spicy flavor. Don't know if there's a market for it, so I figured I'd have you taste test.

I approve!

Ahhhhh! My tongue's burning. That's hot, even for me!

I got some ice water here.

Ahhh, no way! *Huff*! This is a good omen! Don't throw cold water on... *Huff*... I'm gonna rake in all the dough. My career's gonna be on fire!

Oh, you...

Two weeks later...

Hey, Jia, morning. Here, a coffee for you.

Thanks, Yao. How's today been? Busy?

Got way too much to work, *sigh*... What are you flipping through the papers for?

Looking for the entertainment news. Speaking of which, how come I haven't seen any news on Miss Shêng-shêng lately?

What, haven't you heard? She got hurt shooting a movie the other day. Got taken to the ER. I wonder how she's doing.

If it was just a flesh wound, she should've gotten out by now, right? I haven't read anything about that, though.

She's a movie star. They keep a low profile when these things happen. She might have made it home already. Stop worrying about her.

It still bothers me, though...

Come on, you're a big guy. Why so sensitive?

Nah, it's just... When I left home this morning, they took down all the billboards and ads with her. Not a single one left.

Huh. Weird.