The scene opens with a conversation between a young actor named Zeng and his manager. Zeng tells his manager that he has been approached by a company called "born star" who wants to hire him. He tells Zeng that his contract with the company is about to expire, and that he wants to join the company. He says that he doesn't want to be a part of the company that is trying to poach him, because he hasn't made a profit yet from Zeng's work. He also says that Zeng will accept the offer if it means that she will lose her future in the company