Link Click (Shiguang Dailiren) follows Cheng Xiaoshi and Lu Guang, two friends who run a small photography shop and use supernatural powers to enter photos and complete client requests. The series explores themes of regret, the permanence of time, and the emotional weight of human connection through a lens of supernatural mystery.
This collection features the most impactful quotes that define the bond between the leads and the series’ core philosophy.
The issue lies not in your generosity, but rather in those who exploit it
(Season 1, Episode 2: Secret Recipes)
Lu Guang
This line highlights Lu Guang’s protective nature and his deep understanding of Cheng Xiaoshi’s compassionate but vulnerable personality.
I still want to use the last chance to go back to the beginning and save you
(Season 2, Episode 12: Link Click)
Lu Guang
A pivotal admission revealing Lu Guang’s willingness to break his own rules of time travel to prevent Cheng Xiaoshi’s death.
Although I understand that death is an inevitable reality, I still wish to seize this final opportunity
(Season 2, Episode 1: Falling)
Lu Guang
Reflects the internal conflict of a character who preaches that the past cannot be changed while desperately attempting to do so.
Though at times we may find ourselves in darkness, eventually we meet people who shine their light on us
(Season 1, Episode 11: Pinnacle of Light)
Cheng Xiaoshi
A hopeful sentiment expressing the core theme of human connection providing warmth even in the bleakest of circumstances.
Forget the past and never look back
(Season 1, Episode 1: Emma)
Lu Guang
The strict rule Lu Guang imposes on their work to prevent emotional attachment and dangerous changes to the timeline.
One must take responsibility for their own choices
(Season 1, Episode 3: Losing It)
Lu Guang
Emphasizes the heavy burden of consequences that follow every action taken while traveling through time.
Just because you can’t see hope, doesn’t imply it doesn’t exist
(Season 2, Episode 5: Last Supper)
Cheng Xiaoshi
Highlights Cheng Xiaoshi’s eternal optimism even when faced with the “inevitable” nodes of tragedy Lu Guang predicts.
No matter what happened in the past, the future is still in our hands
(Season 1, Episode 11: Pinnacle of Light)
Cheng Xiaoshi
Shows Cheng Xiaoshi’s growth as he learns to balance the weight of the past with the agency of the present.
I will come as promised
(Season 1, Episode 8: Lost Signal)
Liu Min
A chilling promise from the antagonist that heightens the series’ tension and sets the stage for the first season’s climax.
Wait for me, Lu Guang
(Season 1, Episode 11: Pinnacle of Light)
Cheng Xiaoshi
Spoken during a moment of high stakes, this line reinforces the absolute trust and dependency between the two partners.
Creativity doesn’t operate within a hierarchy
(Season 1, Episode 2: Secret Recipes)
Lu Guang
A rare professional insight from Lu Guang regarding the artistic integrity of the clients they assist.
Didn’t I tell you not to lie?!
(Season 1, Episode 11: Pinnacle of Light)
Qiao Ling (Possessed)
A terrifying turning point where the heroes realize they are being hunted by someone with similar powers.
You ought to really stop pondering it; what’s causing your thoughts to be so clouded?
(Season 1, Opening Theme / Episode 1)
Narrative Lyric
A recurring atmospheric sentiment that mirrors the confusion and emotional fog the characters navigate during their missions.
Death is a node that cannot be changed
(Season 1, Episode 5: Farewell)
Lu Guang
Establishes the fundamental law of the series’ universe and the primary source of friction between the protagonists.
You have 12 hours. Do exactly as I say and don’t change anything
(Season 1, Episode 1: Emma)
Lu Guang
The standard operating procedure that sets the tension for every “dive” Cheng Xiaoshi takes into a photograph.
Don’t be a drama queen
(Season 1, Episode 2: Secret Recipes)
Lu Guang
A moment of levity and banter that showcases the comfortable, brotherly relationship between the two main characters.
Idiot
(Various Episodes)
Lu Guang
Lu Guang’s frequent, almost affectionate reprimand for Cheng Xiaoshi’s impulsive and emotionally driven actions.
The past is the past. We can’t change it, and we shouldn’t try
(Season 1, Episode 4: The Hero of Basketball)
Lu Guang
Reinforces the theme of acceptance and the dangers of dwelling on “what could have been”.
I’m back, and I’m not leaving you behind
(Season 2, Episode 11: Showdown)
Cheng Xiaoshi
Demonstrates Cheng Xiaoshi’s loyalty and his refusal to let Lu Guang carry the burden of their secrets alone.
Is it really worth it? Changing the past for a moment of happiness?
(Season 1, Episode 5: Farewell)
Lu Guang
Questions the morality of their powers and whether temporary relief is worth the potential butterfly effect.
We are just observers of the past
(Season 1, Episode 1: Emma)
Lu Guang
A reminder of their intended role, which Cheng Xiaoshi constantly struggles to maintain due to his empathetic nature.
The truth is often more painful than the lie
(Season 1, Episode 10: Trap)
Lu Guang
Reflects on the harsh realities they uncover while digging through the private memories of their clients.
I trust you, so don’t let me down
(Season 1, Episode 3: Losing It)
Cheng Xiaoshi
The foundation of their partnership, spoken before a particularly dangerous and physically demanding mission.
Every photo has a story, and every story has a price
(Season 1, Episode 1: Emma)
Narrative Premise
Summations of the series’ core hook—that revisiting the past always demands something from the present.
Let’s go home, Lu Guang
(Season 2, Episode 12: Link Click)
Cheng Xiaoshi
A simple but emotionally resonant line that signifies the end of a traumatic arc and the restoration of their bond.
