01x11 - Episode 11

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ADAPTED FROM DURING THE SNOWSTORM

BY MOBAO FEIBAO

I was wondering how you managed

to stay at the top level.

So you've been secretly practicing here.

How is it a secret?

It's such a huge place

with so many people.

Here.

Thank you.

Why did you take over this billiard room?

I made that decision on a whim.

Perhaps

I'm just used to it.

Sometimes, I may be too tired to train.

Just sitting here,

listening to the sound

of cues striking the ba*ls

makes me feel at ease.

Do you want some?

I don't want to get chubby.

No, you won't.

It's dark chocolate.

One bite?

Are you stuffed?

Yes.

Don't eat my leftovers.

He finished it.

What's wrong?

Even my parents wouldn't eat my leftovers.

What's on your mind?

I'm…

I'm thinking about…

the game.

I don't know the local players.

I don't know what to do.

There's nothing fancy about them.

I'll show you the way they play.

Really?

Of course.

I was planning to come back

and practice with you this week.

But I fell sick.

I know the local players.

You're so smart.

I bet you'll get it very fast.

Okay.

Yiyang, we ran out of water.

-Can you get us some?

-Yes, we're thirsty.

Yiyang, should we call her sister-in-law?

I'm Yin Guo. Just call me Yin Guo.

Hello, I'm Zhou Wei.

Hello, I'm Li Qing.

-Sister-in-law…

-Nice to meet you.

She's so pretty.

Are you also here for the contest?

Yes, I play the 9-ball.

The 9-ball?

-I also play the 9-ball.

-Really?

I'm Xie Yaoyao.

Me too.

This is Mr. Qian.

He also plays the 9-ball.

Hi, there.

How should I address you?

Yiyang is my coach.

I'm older than the others.

So they call me Mr. Qian.

That will do.

Mr. Qian.

How did you know Yiyang?

-Yes.

-Right.

I…

Tell us.

Let's play 9-ball.

All right, I'll train a bit.

If you're available…

Didn't you want water?

I filled it up. Come here.

-See you.

-See you.

-Bye.

-Bye.

-See you.

-See you.

Goodbye, my sister-in-law.

Let's go.

Yin Guo, here's your water.

Thank you.

Yiyang is very thrifty.

He usually looks for chalk

that is running out.

But he's putting new ones for you.

All right, I'll leave you to train.

Go ahead.

The Chinese female players

are the best in the 9-ball.

When you play games at home,

you're facing the top players.

So don't be afraid of the local players.

They're the ones

who should study you.

I know.

But it's my first time here.

I just want to play it safe.

I'd prefer to know every contestant

to secure my victory.

Right.

There's a senior player, Liu Xiran.

Do you know her?

I heard she was from Dongxin City.

I know her.

She's back this year.

You'd better be careful.

She's highly experienced.

Don't underestimate your girlfriend, okay?

I know.

I've watched all your video clips.

Keep practicing.

I'll come back and pick you up.

Let's have something nice.

What would you like?

No need.

Anything will do.

Aren't you hungry?

Just a little bit.

What's wrong?

I just want you to save some money.

You're under financial pressure

in business.

Don't be silly.

We can't save money on food.

It's close by.

Let's walk there.

Another dish?

I told you not to get so many dishes.

It's too much.

I can't finish my food.

All right.

Leave the rest.

Have the lobster.

I'll have the rest.

You're eating my leftovers.

Don't you feel weird?

Why would I? We're like family.

You're just like my brother.

He could never finish his food.

I have a small appetite.

Didn't your little brother get adopted?

I took him with me for two years

before the adoption.

He was in kindergarten

and I was in primary school.

He was such a nice kid.

They often gave out snacks

in the afternoon.

He would always keep

the nice things for me.

He would get a bag

and pack the snacks for me.

The teacher found out

my brother never finished his food

and would always pack it for home

even though he needed to eat.

So…

they called his parents.

So you went there.

Who else did he have?

The teacher was startled

when he first saw me.

You must have missed him a lot

after the adoption.

There was no other way.

Back then,

I couldn't support him.

Right, I have an interview

in the afternoon.

Go ahead. I'll be fine.

I'll walk around a bit

and wait for you

in the billiard room once I'm tired.

Let me take you somewhere.

Wait for me there.

Okay.

Why are we here?

Aren't you going to the university?

I booked you a hotel room for tonight.

My place is tiny.

You didn't sleep well last night.

That's not true. I slept just fine.

No need. It's such a waste.

-Let's go.

-I've paid.

It's under your name.

You check in on your own, okay?

Okay…

But there's no need--

I'll pick you up at seven.

Wait for me.

Is everyone from your billiard club?

Not really.

We're not a developed billiard room.

Yiyang doesn't draw a percentage

of our prize money.

It's our second home.

He's a free coach for us.

So it's profiting

from the external business?

Yes, from the tenants of the youth hostels

and some amateurs nearby.

But fewer people are interested

in billiards nowadays.

Ever since he took over this place,

he has been losing money every month.

That's the situation.

You didn't sleep enough.

Take a nap.

I was still talking and you took off.

Can we go Dutch?

I can't make you pay for everything.

Can we go Dutch?

I can't make you pay for everything.

The society values gender equality.

You're giving me pressure.

You're just a student.

Also,

Sun Zhou told me

that you've been digging into your pocket

for the billiard room.

You've been digging into your pocket

for the billiard room.

Do you regret dating a poor student?

Are you serious?

I've been a poor student too.

I only managed to win prize money

because of my occupation.

Otherwise, I'd be a poor student too.

I've been a poor student too.

I only managed to win prize money

because of my occupation.

Otherwise, I'd be a poor student too.

Besides the billiard room,

this is all I've got.

He didn't even cover the account info.

So careless.

202,491.00 YUAN

Mine.

202,491.00 YUAN

I don't have much as you do.

But at least it's pure income.

Tell me if you need working capital.

Make sure you do.

Silly girl.

It's only three.

Didn't you say seven o'clock?

Yes.

It's seven.

Until I put you on the train back

to Hursin University,

I won't leave again.

Don't you have an interview?

I'm not going.

I hate to leave you alone.

Why do you smell so nice?

I showered

before I went to sleep.

Didn't you…

You're a grown man.

Don't you know

that girls smell nice after showering?

What?

Are you not telling me?

Didn't you…

Why are you smiling?

What did you do

to be so pretty?

Sweet talker.

Tell me.

Did you have many admirers?

Xiaodong had many disciples

in my secondary school

and forbade them from pursuing me.

So most of them

didn't even dare to talk to me.

I guess I have to thank him for that.

There was only once

that I got scolded for nothing.

An international student

had my name written

on the back of his uniform.

I had no idea about it.

But the teacher called me there

and asked to see my parents for that.

My brother went there.

He looked

at the group photo of our class and said,

"He doesn't stand a chance.

My sister has no taste.

She only likes good-looking guys."

Thankfully, I look fine.

Or I couldn't have won you over.

So narcissistic.

Do you know

I'm from the Seventh Secondary School.

Really?

It's only a five-minute walk

from our school.

Tell me more. I'm curious.

About what?

Your past.

I told you.

Feel free to ask me anything.

I'll answer as much

as I remember.

My parents passed away together.

On a business trip,

a car accident happened

on the freeway.

They worked in two different departments

of the same company.

My mom

would usually stay home

with me and my brother.

But that day,

she decided to go with my dad.

Since you're talking about it,

you've already let it go, right?

What else?

Nothing.

No more questions.

I was sleeping.

You woke me up.

I'm still sleepy.

Let me carry you to the bed.

A compass.

Yes.

Why are you wearing this?

I was lost after I graduated

from the university.

I didn't know

what I should do.

I traveled to an island,

passed by a necklace store,

and saw this.

Then why doesn't it have a needle?

Because there's no direction.

I talked to the craftsman.

He said that

once I found the direction,

I could install the needle.

Your phone is ringing.

It's yours.

Mine is not on vibration.

It's not mine.

It's yours.

Let me see.

Stay put. Let me see.

It's yours. Stop lying.

Talk.

Your PhD application is almost approved.

I changed my mind.

Why?

What's wrong?

It's a great opportunity.

It's a pity to give up on it.

Did anything happen to you?

I never decided on it.

That's it. My girlfriend is here.

Why are you changing your mind?

Like I said.

I never decided on it.

Are you planning to go back for me?

How do you know?

Don't be impulsive.

This is serious.

I know.

-Then--

-I'm just kidding.

That's it?

I'm…

I'm sleepy.

Are you asleep?

Are you awake?

Where's my phone?

Don't worry.

I'm fully dressed.

So are you hungry?

I woke up because of that.

Let's have something nice.

What's so funny?

Don't you have something else

to do with me apart from eating?

Are you stuffed?

Mind your step.

Do you have work tonight?

Yes.

You're coming with me.

Hop on.

We can go now.

Where do I sit?

Here.

Where are we going?

We're going…

on a night tour.

A night tour?

Yes.

It's a tourist route

for both day and night.

I used to work

as a part-time tour guide before

and I worked with this driver.

So I contacted him when you were asleep

to take the shift tonight.

You've done so many part-time jobs.

Are you Chinese?

Mr. Lin, you look handsome.

May I have your WeChat?

Are you tired?

A little bit.

I'll stay here this time.

Okay, wait for me here.

I'll be back after the activity.

It won't take long.

Have some water.

-See you later.

-Okay.

Are you done?

Yes.

Let me take you somewhere. It's close by.

Okay.

Look.

There are so many stars.

That one is so bright. Did you see it?

Yes.

Do you want some?

Why are you always carrying chocolate?

Where are we going?

Where do you want to go?

Nowhere specifically.

We've visited the famous attractions.

Shall we go back?

Okay.

I desperately need a good night's sleep.

I'll let you sleep.

I'll take you back tomorrow.

I thought we'd spend the weekend together.

It's fine for me,

but not for you.

You're distracted here

and it may affect your performance.

I'll accompany you back

to Hursin University

and come back.

Fine.

Are you upset?

No.

Just take me to the train station.

Why would you travel to Hursin University?

It's too much trouble

to go back and forth.

Just…

let me accompany you.

Then…

I can spend a few more hours with you.

1 HOUR 18 MINUTES

We're halfway there.

Yes.

Halfway there.

Why are you checking that?

I'm calculating

when to get you a cab.

I can get a cab myself.