01x29 - Episode 29

[bunniefuu]

♪I've braved the storms, walked through the rain♪

♪Seen the highs and lows along the way♪

♪But you stay quiet, never change♪

♪Like a child who dreams beneath the stars♪

♪I've read the story in your eyes♪

♪And finally, nothing's left to hide♪

♪You won't give in to a world so cold♪

♪So you wander through it on your own♪

♪Maybe fate has drawn us near♪

♪Just to help you learn to believe♪

♪Everything you've questioned deep inside♪

♪I'll be the proof you need♪

♪I've made my choice♪

♪For you, I'll be brave and break the rules♪

♪What's there to fear even if the world is right and I am wrong?♪

♪One day, all of this will turn into memories♪

♪Every storm we faced will turn into our life's scenery♪

♪For you, I'll be brave and break the rules♪

♪What's there to fear even if the world is right and I am wrong?♪

♪Even if, in the end, the whole world turns against me♪

♪I won't regret having loved you♪

♪With all my heart♪

♪I've held you close♪

♪Walked by your side♪

♪And loved the fire that burned inside you♪

[The First Frost]

[Before senior year internship]

[Warm Water]
Your name is unlucky.

See, you keep losing.

Your name screams "fail" and "surrender."

Oh no.

[Warm Water]

Should the character in your name

be pronounced "xiang" or "jiang"?

It's "jiang."

[Bai Jiang]

[Warm Water]
Then you typed it wrong.

Shouldn't you use another "jiang"?

[Bai Jiang]

That "jiang" was already taken.

Right.

I might stop playing this game soon.

[Warm Water]

Internship's starting soon.

Things are getting busy.

I just didn't want you waiting for me to team up,

so I'm telling you ahead of time.

I'll reach out when I'm free.

[Okay]

[Bai Jiang: Okay]

Okay.

Then,

she really never came online again.

[Two years later]

[Your friend Warm Water is online]

[Bai Jiang]
Long time no see.

[Warm Water]
You're still playing this game?

I'm clearing my phone storage,

and suddenly saw this game,

so I logged in to take a look.

[Bai Jiang]
Yeah, how have you been?

[Warm Water]
Not so great.

Life isn't exactly happy,

but I just get by.

I've got something to do.

I'm logging off now.

See you.

[I've got something to do. I'm logging off now. See you.]

[Life isn't exactly happy, but I just get by.]

[April 7th, Nanwu to Yihe]

[Yihe]

Hello, ma'am.

You're here, young man.

Hold on.

Here you go, all your papers for the month.

Not a single issue missing.

Great. Thanks.

I've always wondered,

why don't you subscribe online?

Instead, you fly to Yihe every month to pick them up.

I come to look around anyway,

so it's no trouble.

Thanks again.

Hello, Mr. Chen.

Yes, I'm a reporter from Yihe Daily.

About the issue yesterday,

the group wage protest,

could I interview you briefly?

Yes, just a few simple questions.

[Episode 29]
[Love means...]

[4062 days]

Sang Yan...

Why are you so unlucky?

How am I unlucky?

You always run into bad luck.

Did you

do something terrible to me,

in your past life?

Like what?

For example,

maybe when I was seventy or eighty,

still unmarried,

and finally an old man

fell in love with me.

Then on our wedding night,

he ran away with you.

So this lifetime,

I'm here just to annoy you.

Then I'll repay the debt.

In this life,

can you treat me better?

What debt?

Didn't I owe you a man?

How about I repay you with myself?

Is that okay?

That's fine.

But...

didn't you owe me an old man?

Alright.

Then let's leave it for now.

Wait for...

about forty years,

or fifty years.

I will repay you then.

Did you listen to the doctor's instructions? carefully?

Of course.

Change the dressing after one week.

Stitches out in two weeks.

Any food you need to avoid?

No.

But I definitely need

Shuangjiang,

Yifan and Dian's company.

Then isn't that even worse?

The injury isn't that serious.

No need to exaggerate it.

I'll look it up myself.

Wen Shuangjiang,

you're pretty harsh to your patient now.

Harsh?

I was worried you wouldn't notice.

You usually never lose your temper.

Why so fierce today?

I told you I'd get angry.

You're still mad?

Didn't we already make up at the hospital?

Why are you bringing this up again now?

I haven't forgiven you yet.

Sang Yan,

I just want to protect you properly.

Here.

Take your medicine.

I'll watch you take it.

Aren't you sleepy?

Get some rest first.

Then I'll go take a shower.

Your wound can't get wet now.

I know.

I'll just wipe myself down.

Wen Shuangjiang,

how much longer will you stick to me?

I just...

want to see...

if there's anything I can do to help.

Didn't I just say

I was going to shower?

What can you help me with?

Well, I could.

Could what?

Just go to bed.

No need for your help.

What if your wound

- opens up? - I'll be careful.

I'll take care.

Goodnight.

Then...

be very careful, please.

Okay.

Call me if you need anything.

Got it.

What are you doing?

I'm going to help you shower.

Now it's "I'm going to,"

not just "I want to,"

huh?

I'll help you.

♪On this long journey♪

♪I wander endlessly♪

♪The world turns dark and gloomy♪

♪Trapped in a whirlpool...♪

I was just worried you wouldn't

reach your back easily.

You wouldn't clean it yourself.

♪Falling into the deep sea♪

♪Only remnants left♪

♪I want to give up and start over♪

♪It was you who pulled me with all your strength...♪

If you

accidentally get your wound wet,

that'd just make things worse.

But even if you're not embarrassed,

I am.

I'll do it myself.

Then...

just wipe your legs by yourself.

And then get ready to sleep.

Sleeping this early?

Weren't you wide awake just now?

Do you think

I'm useless now

just because I'm injured?

Isn't that true, though?

I'm not exactly useful myself.

I'll go shower.

What exactly is on your mind?

What about you?

Can I have a kiss?

Please?

Well, I suppose that's fine.

You should...

lift your head a bit.

A little higher.

♪You are my courage, my hope for the sky beyond♪

♪You are my light, shining through every night♪

♪Even if I have to walk alone someday♪

♪I'll never truly be on my own♪

♪'Cause knowing you're here♪

♪I can brave the dark ahead♪

Breaking news from our station:

The highly publicized m*rder case

in Nanwu and Beiyu cities

has been solved.

The suspect, Che Xingde,

has confessed to all crimes.

Nanwu police announced

that solving this case

strongly upholds social justice

and brings significant comfort

to the victims and their families.

Currently,

Che Xingde has been...

Currently,

Che Xingde has been placed under criminal detention,

with court proceedings underway.

Authorities remain committed

to thoroughly investigating,

ensuring comprehensive public safety,

and protecting the lives and property of citizens.

Stay tuned for more updates.

Defendant,

do you have any final statements?

Guo Ling.

Mr. Che.

Why are you here so late at night?

I'm fine.

Then why are you crying?

My dad...

doesn't support my writing.

You argued with him

because of that?

What did you write?

Can I have a look?

Sure.

De!

De!

- Sis! - De!

Sis, over here!

You really k*lled her?

Sis...

Keep your voice down!

Now,

what do we do?

You're crazy!

Why would you k*ll someone?

- You're insane! - I didn't mean to!

Sis,

please calm down!

Stop crying!

Stop it!

Sis,

in this world,

you're the only family I have left, aren't you?

You loved me most when we were little.

Please help me find a way out.

You have to help me, Sis!

If you don't,

I won't survive!

Sis, please. I'm begging you.

Sis, please.

I'll even kneel to you.

I'm begging you.

Please!

Please help me!

Mom and Dad are gone.

You're my only hope!

I'm sorry to Guo Ling.

I'm sorry to Zeng Yi.

And I'm sorry...

to all those girls I hurt.

I couldn't control myself,

and I turned their youth into a nightmare.

The crimes I've committed...

are unforgivable.

I deserve death.

I plead guilty.

This court declares:

According to the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China,

Article 232,

Article 236,

Article 237,

Article 69,

and Article 307,

the verdict is as follows...

All rise!

Defendant Che Xingde,

for intentional homicide,

is sentenced to death,

and deprived of political rights for life.

For r*pe,

sentenced to ten years in prison.

For sexual as*ault,

sentenced to three years imprisonment.

Combining these sentences,

he is sentenced to death

and deprived of political rights for life.

Defendant Che Yanqin,

for destroying and fabricating

evidence,

is sentenced to three years imprisonment.

Yifan,

you've followed this story for so long.

Today,

it finally ends, right?

It's finally over.

It's really over.

It's time to leave it behind in my life, too.

It's okay.

The boy you like

will think you're brave, too.

He'll thank you

for protecting yourself.

Ling,

I'm sorry.

It took me so long

to finally bring you back home.

Hello, Mr. Guo?

I should thank you

for your dedication,

which finally brought out the truth.

On behalf of Guo Ling,

thank you.

It's my responsibility.

For Ling...

and for myself.

Solving this case

strongly upholds social justice

and brings significant comfort

to the victims and their families.

I,

Che Xingde,

confess to committing the crimes

of m*rder

and r*pe over the past years.

I accept

all legal punishment.

Yan!

Uh,

there's something I need to tell you...

Got it.

See you.

Hello, ma'am.

My phone ends in 1024.

Your stepsister asked me to tell you,

if you have time,

could you visit her?

Will you go?

I don't plan to.

Want to eat?

Of course.

Ouch, my hand

really is...

Earthly Delights: Linlong Market

Guo Ling's dad

called me again today.

What did he say?

He said,

he appreciates my honest reporting

and the effort I put in.

Something along those lines.

But I just see it as my job.

Those aren't mutually exclusive.

It's your job,

but people can still thank you.

Actually, I used to...

not really like being a reporter.

Why not?

It's not about the industry.

I just felt nothing mattered

except dancing.

Then why did you go to grad school?

To better myself.

Those are two separate things.

Maybe you started liking this job.

Sang Yan,

have you ever thought about this?

If one day we could go somewhere

no one knows us,

even change our names,

could we forget the past

and start fresh?

Is that

why you left without telling me twice?

The first time, I didn't know how to handle things.

I thought you deserved someone better.

What about the second time?

Regarding the second time...

I thought if I left,

he wouldn't have any reason to hurt you.

I get it.

You wanted to protect me.

But later,

I also sympathized

with those who wanted to vanish.

Maybe only by doing that

could they find courage to start again.

If that's true,

then I should thank you

for your time in Hong Kong, China.

The only thing I couldn't let go of...

was you.

I know.

Know what?

That you can't get over me,

and that I'm amazing.

You're still so c*ck.

Wen Shuangjiang,

do you want to dance again?

If we went back a few years,

probably yes.

And now?

Now...

After finishing the article

on Che Xingde's case last night,

and then getting a call

from Guo Ling's dad today,

I suddenly realized

I really love being a reporter.

As long as you're happy.

From now on,

you'll only dance for me.

That's great, too.

Did you always love watching me dance?

You just realized?

And what if I stop dancing now?

So what?

I like you no matter what.

What do you want to eat?

I just saw...

I'll take this.

Hi, one pack, please.

[Nougat Candy]

Thank you.

I've paid. Thanks.

The packaging is pretty nice.

Want some?

Then I'll have one.

It tastes pretty good.

It's not too sweet, and very milky.

Your standards for good candy are weird.

"Not sweet"?

Let me try it.

You tricked me.

This is sweet enough.

You need to chew it, too.

It's nougat.

Chew it to taste the milkiness.

It has nothing to do with chewing.

Get it?

What are you looking for?

Oh right,

the landlady said

she wants the place back.

We have to move out by next March.

Next March?

So we only have

six more months of dating.

Huh?

What?

Aren't we doing fine?

How come we only have six months left?

What are you thinking?

Is that what I meant?

Why do you talk in riddles now?

I've never paid attention to other couples.

Usually,

how long do people date

before getting married?

Usually pretty quick,

days or weeks even.

We're already pretty slow.

Way too slow.

Then let's date another year or two.

You want it longer, huh?

Sure,

as long as it's with me.

♪The dust of lies and your wounds♪

♪All hide in your eyes...♪

Do you want to dance again?

If we went back a few years,

probably yes.

Why did it take me until now

to truly understand?

♪Don't wander off in your dreams...♪

So I should give up dancing now?

No one could bear the pain

you went through during your high school years.

The day, my Shuangjiang...

had her wings broken by someone else.

♪Don't you ever hide♪

♪This time?♪

Wen Shuangjiang,

I'm saying this

because I want

to stay with you forever.

Aside from changing your boyfriend,

I'll support you

in whatever you want to do.

Don't settle for less,

okay?

We still have plenty of time.

It's never too late

to start anything.

Just do whatever you want.

Got it?

Sang Yan,

I'm different now.

I used to be weak,

with no one to rely on.

But now,

I can do whatever I want,

without worrying about others.

Because I have you now.

And I've realized

I truly like being a journalist.

I've dedicated myself to this job

all these years.

If I had to quit now

to do something else,

I'd feel unhappy about it.

And I can be like you.

Like me?

Don't you run a gastropub as a side job?

If someday I want to dance again,

I could do it as my side job, too.

That's possible.

Tell me,

were you sent by my dad to take care of me?

No,

I volunteered.

♪I'll love you in your freezing night♪

♪Please just hold me tight♪

♪This time♪

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Yifan,

Mr. Gan asked you to see him.

Got it.

What did she say?

Mr. Gan asked for me.

You try it first.

If there's any problem,

I'll help you when I'm back.

Last year's event

was okay,

but we can't do the same thing every year.

Mr. Gan.

Come in.

You wanted me?

Yifan,

you studied dance for ten years, right?

The annual party is coming soon,

so prepare a performance

and bring honor to our First News team.

But I haven't danced properly

in a long time.

No worries.

It's all about participation.

Please help us out, Yifan.

Just one performance.

I'm afraid I won't have time to practice,

plus there are a lot of reports coming up.

No pressure,

just add to the atmosphere.

Put Yifan down for a performance.

Got it.

Alright,

you can get back to work now.

I'm your brother.

I've eaten more salt than...

than you have.

Why don't Mom and Dad approve?

What do you think? Why wouldn't they?

Honestly,

well...

he is a bit older.

Don't get mad. It's just the truth.

Was that Zhi?

What's wrong?

She said

she wants to bring Duan Jiaxu home for New Year holiday,

but our parents don't approve.

Why not?

They think he's too old.

Really?

Well, he is from the older generation.

How about...

coming home with me

this New Year holiday?

But what if your parents

also disapprove of us?

My parents don't have many requirements

for my partner.

Any girl will do.

Say that again!

So, are you free on the 22nd?

The 22nd?

What's up?

My station is holding a year-end party.

I'm singing with Su Tian.

They said we could bring...

bring family.

Family?

Then your family member has time.

On the 22nd, right?

Su Tian, are you ready?

Almost.

Maybe use my phone if you can't fix it.

No way.

We need something professional.

Yifan, how's it going?

Are you ready yet?

Almost.

Okay.

Get ready.

[Episode 29]
[Love means being each other light]

[The story is not over yet...]

They told you, family should stay outside.

They kept saying it.

But you insisted on watching.

Doctor,

how's the recovery?

Pretty good so far.

The wound is healing well,

no obvious swelling.

But I'd suggest

coming next week for another check-up,

to see how it's healing

and decide about removing stitches.

Next week?

Next Saturday,

October 24th.

Does that work?

First Frost Day... [pronounced Shuangjiang]

That's quite a special date.

I have a call.

Hello?

Next Saturday?

Sorry. I already have plans.

Thanks.

♪Even the strongest heart♪

♪Can waver♪

♪And doubt its fire♪

♪But you never lost faith in me♪

♪In every battle, every dream I chased♪

♪There is meaning in every step I made♪

♪Through the storm, through the endless night♪

♪You were there, shining like a light♪

♪Warm and bright♪

♪Standing right by my side♪

♪It was you, striding toward me through the storm♪

♪It was you, always cheering me on♪

♪The road is rough♪

♪The rain won't stop♪

♪But with you here♪

♪I fear no dark♪

♪Every thought, every memory is filled with you♪

♪Marking our youth with every step we took♪

♪When the downpour falls from the sky♪

♪You're the one holding out an umbrella for me♪

♪When the white dove brings the news♪

♪You're the first I want to tell♪

♪I won't give up. I'll stay right here with you♪

♪It was you, striding toward me through the storm♪

♪It was you, always cheering me on♪

♪The road is rough♪

♪The rain won't stop♪

♪But with you here♪

♪I will never give up♪

♪You are my courage, my hope for the sky beyond♪

♪You are my light, shining through every night♪

♪Even if I have to walk alone someday♪

♪I'll never truly be on my own♪

♪'Cause knowing you're here♪

♪I can brave the dark ahead♪