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''Et Cetera'' - Qian Zhenghao (Jefferson)

♫ There are sunny and cloudy days ♫

♫ Red and green lights, all the signals are waiting ♫

♫ The crowds are like a colony of ants ♫

♫ So small that it's hard to be identified ♫

♫ The crosswalk is like an intersection of the stars and Milky Way ♫

♫ It's a good sign when the world slows down ♫

♫ A quilt surrounds the city walls ♫

♫ Who is the person racing with the tortoise and the hare? ♫

♫ My waiting for you is the most romantic process ♫

♫ Being crowned as the greatest lover in the universe ♫

♫ Waiting for time to click the shutter ♫

♫ Doing my best in my youth ♫

[Broker]

[Episode 13]

To be honest, I have also struggled and been lost before,

because I fell in love with someone from a different world.

I didn't know how this type of situation would affect my fate.

I had no sense of security all.

I was scared of making a mistake.

But...

Do you still remember that person who asked us to lend him money while we were out on the streets?

He came back to find you later but you weren't there.

He asked me to return the money to you.

It proves that I really helped someone in need.

That's right. Qiu Jianing,

you made me believe that there's still kindness in this world.

So, I've decided to be brave for once.

Qiu Jianing, I like you.

Zhou Xiaoshan.

To be honest, I'm not a good partner.

That's because I'm completely focused on work. Other than that,

my life... is pretty much blank.

So, I'm unsure of how to be a good girlfriend.

Your name is Qiu Jianing, not girlfriend.

I like you because of who you are.

I'm really not as good as you said.

Have you ever thought that your feelings for me

are an illusion?

Have you ever loved?

I have.

I'm very clear about what being in love with someone feels like.

I'm even clearer that what I feel for you is love.

But I don't like you.

I know. That's okay.

I can give you time.

I'm... very grateful for how honest you are with me.

But in my life plan,

I haven't thought about starting a relationship with anyone.

So, you don't have to give me any time.

Anyways, I don't want our personal problems

to affect our work.

Do you get what I'm saying?

Did you know that your sister has a subordinate named Zhou Xiaoshan?

Yes, why?

He is also pursuing her.

- That's impossible. - Why is it impossible?

Do you remember that time when I pulled my sister along to hang out with us?

But my sister said she was working overtime and didn't have time.

I didn't believe her so I went to ask her colleague, Zhou Xiaoshan.

Zhou Xiaoshan said she was off.

Logically, if he really was pursuing my sister as you said,

he would stop her from meeting up with you.

Then, how do you explain the fact that his phone call alone was enough to make your sister go back?

Wasn't something wrong in the lab?

Something is definitely up. Tell me!

Tell me! Tell me! Tell me!

Stop annoying me. I'm stressed out.

You are stressed? There are things that actually make you stressed?

Share it with me. I can help you.

Sister, tell me quickly!

If you were a man, would you like me?

What are you thinking about?

I just remembered. Yesterday, my sister suddenly asked me

if I were a man, would I like her?

I thought my sister finally tapped into her EQ to realize that you like her. But...

Zhou Xiaoshan confessed his love first!

That despicable man.

He seems to be cooperating with me on the surface

but he's secretly trying to make a move on my sister.

Where is your sister right now?

She has two days off and is in the dorm writing her report. Why?

I have to hurry.

Love.

What is love?

I don't understand.

Bro!

- I have been waiting for you two for a long while. - What do you want?

Can't you control your sister?

Honestly, I arrive home around 11:00 p.m,

and I have to wash up and stuff.

I'm already doing my best to be quiet.

I even changed my slippers to soft soles.

You can't expect me to arrive home and go straight to bed without moving a bit.

Y-Your sister.

She made a floor vibrator. (T/N: a motor used to vibrate the ceiling/floor upstairs)

Every day she shocks me.

My whole body doesn't feel well. I am going crazy.

If I don't teach you a lesson, how will you learn?

I-I did learn my lesson.

- Bro. - I'll scold her for you.

Thanks! Thanks!

I am really crazy! Thanks!

What is up with the floor vibrator?

This.

This is a small motor I found that emits a low-frequency noise.

Not only can it disrupt people's physiology,

it can also unsettle people mentally.

Not bad, you're finally using your brain.

You said it. In a barbaric world, one has to use ones' fists.

In the civilized world, use ones' brain.

Take it down.

I said take it down.

Why?

It's difficult for him, too. Everyone is just trying to make a living.

Forgive them when possible.

Then what if I'm unable to rest?

I will bring earplugs for you next time.

Brother, why have you changed?

You were never soft-hearted before.

Mo Li,

some people will only bully you

but they won't want your life.

If we continue to live how we did in the past,

we are able to take revenge all we want,

but you will never know if you'll be able to see the sun rise the next day.

You'll never know if you open the door for your friend

or a police officer with handcuffs.

I don't want to suffer living like that. You might as well kill me instead.

You're not scared of death.

That's because the one you love hasn't appeared yet in this world.

If one day this person appears,

you would be willing to

endure all of the world's sufferings.

Brother, has this person appeared in your life?

Has she already appeared?

Don't let your imagination run wild.

Hello?

Jianing, are you at your dorm?

Yes.

Come downstairs.

Why are you looking for me?

Jianing, I want to show you something.

Do you like it?

This is...

Jianing,

I like you.

Having to write an article is just my excuse to get closer to you.

I have always wanted you to give me a chance to become

your boyfriend.

Qin Bin...

Jianing, please accept me. Okay?

Okay, I can accept you.

Wait a moment.

What's wrong Jianing?

Are you not feeling well?

32.

What?

My heartbeat is 32 beats per 30 seconds.

In a minute, it's 64 beats. This is a normal heartbeat.

So, this means that...

What does it mean?

Even if I give you a chance, it won't work out for us.

Because I don't feel that way towards you.

No, Jianing. This is a matter of feelings.

This is not science, we do not have to quantify it.

But modern science can prove it.

Hormones determine love at first sight.

The adrenaline decides if you should take action.

Telomere determines who stays and who leaves.

So... I'm sorry, Qin Bin.

Also, you used writing an article

as an excuse to get closer to me,

I don't really like that.

Because I believe academics should not be a tool you use to reach your goal.

Yes, Jianing. Regarding this, I'm sorry. I'm very sorry.

But I still think that you rejecting me like this isn't rigorous.

The fact that you don't have any feelings for me now,

can you prove it using any other methods?

Like some people have a high drug tolerance so we have to increase the dosage.

Jianing. Anyway, I like you.

I won't give up.

Don't waste time on me.

Jianing, you must accept these flowers, okay?

I have never thought that you would agree the first time.

Jianing, next time. Next time, I will definitely

use a method you like to pursue you. I will definitely move you.

Jianing, that's it. You don't have to send me off.

I won't give up.

Qin Bin!

[Melis Live Music Bar]

Sister Qianya!

The bar isn't open yet.

I'm looking for you.

You're looking for me?

I need your help.

I didn't imagine that your sister could be so charming even when turning down people.

How could I have a sister like that? It's a disgrace to the family.

How dare you speak about your sister that way in front of your future brother-in-law? Do you not want to live anymore, Qiu Jiaxin?

Please! She rejected you and you're still speaking up for her.

I think I like her even more now.

Because you and my sister are both idiots.

Then, what are you planning to do next?

I'm going to change my strategy. Do something for me.

You're so annoying. Go ahead.

I want you to find out exactly what the relationship between Zhou Xiaoshan and your sister is.

Okay, no problem. I've arrived. I'm hanging up first.

Bye-bye.

Sister, I'm home.

Wow, who gifted you these flowers?

They're so fragrant!

There are blue ones, too! They're so fragrant.

You know everything, yet you're still asking.

Are you also drinking Meco tea?

Stop it! Stop playing dumb!

Let me tell you. Stop being Qin Bin's helper.

Sister, when did you realize that I was Master's spy beside you?

I'm not stupid. Don't do such meaningless things, okay?

You're calling your life event meaningless? You won't be able to get married this way, Qiu Jianing!

You're the one who won't be able to get married. I'm warning you!

If you keep doing things like this, I'm not going to be nice to you anymore.

Sister, I'm doing this for your own good.

My master is such a nice person.

He's handsome and has a good background. Won't you consider him?

I told you already that I have no feelings for him.

What do you mean you have no feelings?

I don't blush and my heart doesn't beat faster.

All the reactions I should have when I'm in love, I don't have any of them.

Then for whom do you have those reactions?

No one.

What about Zhou Xiaoshan?

I think the reactions are pretty intense, Sister!

Stop speaking nonsense. What d-does that have to do with him?

Then, what kind of feelings do you have towards Zhou Xiaoshan? Hurry and tell me.

Sister, tell me. Let's have a chat.

Phenethylamine.

Phenethylamine... could you stop using these technical terms?

Could you please speak like a normal person?

Sister, your phone.

- I'm showering. Take a look for me. - Are you picking it up or not?

Hello?

Hello. We are from the MMA school.

You gave us your number in the past.

You've been chosen and have been awarded a 50% discount on your classes. When are you planning to come to class?

50% off? That's so generous.

But MMA school... sounds kind of violent.

We help our clients release tension and negative feeling through sports.

This also strengthens one's physique.

That sounds pretty good.

How about you send me your contact details and address via text?

Okay.

Stand right there.

What's going on? Why did you secretly use my Adolph Shampoo?

You can smell that? I thought it smelled quite nice so decided to use it.

Of course, I just bought it.

Adolph's most beloved scent. A seductive weapon against men!

Who were you calling just now?

An MMA school was promoting its services.

They said you'd left your number for a draw and you got 50% off classes.

MMA school?

I am also confused.

Look at you. Your body coordination sucks. Let alone MMA, you can't even walk properly.

Whose body coordination sucks?

When I was in college, I was in a karting club.

Sister, you're awesome.

What is this? Did you sign up for me?

I didn't sign up for you. I signed up for myself.

You're going?

There's a 50% discount on class fees!

You save ¥3,000. I would feel bad if we didn't take advantage of this offer.

Since when did you have an interest in MMA?

I am a young lady

that has to work night shifts every day. Of course, I have to learn self-defense.

It would take a very long time for you to learn.

How about this? Why don't I teach you how to make pepper spray?

Pepper water with wasabi and stir it.

I guarantee that the person at the receiving end will not be able to open their eyes for an hour.

That's so cruel.

I don't dare use your formula.

What happens if I spray them blind? You can even think of this!

That won't happen. It is common knowledge. Common knowledge.

What if they are trying to extort my money?

Zhou Xiaoshan!

You are not kind!

I thought of you as a comrade and yet you stabbed me in the back.

What are you talking about? I don't understand.

You know my master was pursuing my sister.

If you like my sister too, you should openly face your opponent.

Why are you trying to sabotage them secretly?

I don't need to sabotage them secretly.

Your sister has already clearly rejected Qin Bin.

Don't be too happy about it. I asked my sister.

She said she doesn't like you either.

Qiu Jianing told me personally.

Towards you, she feels...

- What is it? - Phen-somthing-ine.

It doesn't sound like anything good.

Don't be too proud of yourself.

Phenethylamine.

Quickly!

When was the last time you exercised?

Men and women's physical strength is genetically different, okay?

Sorry. Sorry.

No worries.

Phenethylamine.

What?

Don't you think that there is the smell of phenethylamine nearby?

Have you been too obsessed with the experiment lately?

Phenethylamine, a type of stimulant.

When you fall in love at first sight or fall in love generally,

it'll make people feel breathless and excited.

It dilates pupils. You should know about this.

Why are you talking about this?

That's weird. Why would there be this feeling?

You are acting weird.

- Phene-what? - Phene—

Phene-something-ine?

Phene...ine. Phene...

I really can't remember. It's 4 syllables in Chinese.

Are you a fish?

Is your memory only 4 seconds, 7 seconds?

I'm a Pisces.

That's a pair of fish, so that's 14 seconds.

Don't embarrass all the Pisces here, okay?

You are more like a pair of pigs to me.

Master, you better be nicer to me. Otherwise...

Otherwise what? What?

Don't worry too much. I already asked my sister.

I feel like Zhou Xiaoshan doesn't have a chance.

Who knows?

No way, Master!

You're still writing that rotten article?

Rotten article?

Didn't you start working on this article to pursue my sister?

Since you've already been exposed by my sister, there's no need for you to continue writing.

What do you mean? If I don't pursue your sister, I'm not allowed to write articles anymore?

In your eyes, am I that unambitious?

That's not what I mean.

Didn't you say that you'd prefer seeing a few more patients over writing an article?

Did I really say that?

Qiu Jiaxin, let me tell you. This is a very valuable academic article.

Yes, I started writing this article to get closer to your sister.

However, while I was talking to her,

I was able to resolve many perplexing questions because of her.

So I thought, why shouldn't I finish writing this article?

You could say, it's also a keepsake from your sister.

Don't say that!

You're talking as if my sister has passed away. Are you crazy?

In short,

liking someone is a beautiful thing.

Liking someone can make you more courageous.

Liking a person can allow you to become a better you.

But you, a single pig like you wouldn't understand.

Master, I'm about to vomit.

I won't disturb you. You can take your time writing.

Quickly help me figure out what that phen-something is.

Phen what? Phen...

Stupid pig. (T/N: "Phen"(translated as "Ben") sounds like stupid in Chinese)

"The drug in the mice degraded too quickly, there was not enough time for it to have any effect."

"If you inject a higher dose, the toxicity is too strong."

However, Professor Wang, this report has also broken new ground compared to our previous research.

At the moment,

Professor Qiu's approach is feasible.

Thanks for your acknowledgment, Professor Sun.

No problem. I'm just focusing on the research.

Professor Wang, based on the data in the report,

the medicine is effective, but there are a lot of side effects.

This point was also proven in Professor Sun's past experiments.

So, I'd like to further develop the slow-release factor.

Okay, I was thinking the same. But I do have a suggestion.

Change the next experiments to double-blind.

Many years ago,

when Plan-O was still at the theoretical stage,

there was an international drug company that approached me.

They wanted to join in the development of this project.

Their conditions were quite advantageous. But in the end, I refused them.

Ultimately, we still ended up choosing Original Life.

You're scared that ...

Once Plan-O succeeds,

the scale of the market will be in the billions.

Our competitors will definitely refuse to give up.

So, your advice to conduct double-blind experiments in animal testing,

- is because you're worried that core secrets can leak out? - Yes.

Then, why don't we just apply for the patent directly?

The patent application has been in our plan from early on.

But applying too early lowers the scope and depth of what it protects.

So, we thought we should wait until the direction of our animal testing is clear

and then begin that process.

I understand.

What would you like?

A ham sandwich, please.

Do you need water?

No.

Thanks.

Professor Qiu, come eat with us. Sit here.

Okay.

Jianing, you're a rare visitor here.

Is that enough to fill you up?

You guys see?

She's been eating alone every day before. But now the experiments need everyone's help,

she's trying to win us over.

But I think Professor Qiu is very sincere.

That's why she's good, you can't tell exactly what's real and what's fake with her.

Zhou Xiaoshan is here.

Xiaoshan, come and eat with us.

I have to discuss some problems with the research and development team.

Sister Ran, can you move over?

Discussing problems.

Right. We're all ready.

Thank you, Sister Ran.

You're welcome.

Qiu Jianing, come this way a little. Don't crowd Zhang Yu.

It's fine.

I'm not fat.

What do you want to discuss?

It's like this. There's one point of view saying that hormone determines love at first sight.

And adrenaline decides whether to make a move or not.

Telomere determines who leaves and who stays.

What does everyone think about this point of view?

What kind of question is that?

I don't get it.

It's a chemistry question.

Chemistry questions about our lives are more useful than laboratory experiments.

Do you all agree?

It's a good question.

The nature of love...

is a biological activity.

Biological activity.

That's right.

So when one person ends up loving another person,

the body will have all sorts of physiological reactions.

For example, blushing and having a faster heartbeat.

For example, not saying what's on your mind.

Another example is... avoidance.

I think that love has a time limit,

because our bodies can't

keep tolerating the stimulation from substances like cocaine.

A person can't always maintain that peak level of a fast heartbeat. Right?

So the brain can only eliminate those ideas and let those chemicals

naturally metabolize under our control.

This process usually takes 1.5 to 3 years.

When the body fails to react anymore,

love will also disappear.

If this were the case, when the body stops reacting,

does love really stop existing?

I think it still exists.

Lots of couples grow old together.

Even though they don't blush and have a racing heart when they're together, they still have a deep love for one another.

So I think...

everlasting love definitely exists.

Qiu Jianing, everyone is having an enthusiastic discussion about this.

What do you think?

I agree with Mo Mo's point of view. Love is just the secretion of dopamine.

So, it has its time limit. Love isn't everlasting.

It comes and goes quickly.

So, what you mean is that love is just consumable product?

Yes.

Also, it's not a necessity.

It's just like an adornment. You can have it or not.

Even though love can bring happiness

but it can also bring more worries.

From this perspective, I think love is a waste.

I never imagined that your view about love would be so negative.

However, I don't think that being afraid flowers will wither means that you shouldn't plant flowers.

The reason love is valuable is precisely that it can't last forever.

But as long as it can produce dopamine,

makes us feel happy and blessed,

no matter how long it lasts, we should be grateful for it. Isn't that right?

Right now in life,

there are many things and many ways to produce dopamine.

Something big like in work,

when we achieve success in experiments, we can feel that happiness.

Something small like when I eat a good sandwich,

or even...

when I eat a piece of chocolate or watch a really good movie,

all those will make me feel happy and cheerful.

So you don't necessarily need love.

No wonder Professor Qiu likes Dove chocolate so much.

I like it, too.

But love and watching some movie,

- listening to music, these are all— - I think

you could have some chocolate to make yourself happy.

I'm full. You guys enjoy.

She didn't eat much.

Eat your chocolate. You haven't eaten much.

Eat your chocolate.

This is Coach Mo Li.

Wow. You're the coach?

You're so cool.

You are... Qiu Jianing?

Qiu Jianing is my sister.

She doesn't have time for these classes. I'm here on her behalf.

You're here on her behalf?

I've always wanted to learn self-defense.

Anyway, teaching her and teaching me is the same. It's not like I'm not paying.

Then you were the one on the phone yesterday?

Sorry, I didn't explain clearly over the phone.

Then, how should I call you?

Qiu Jiaxin, "xin" means heart.

You and Qiu Jianing have similar names.

We're biological sisters.

Actually, I haven't been good at sports since I was a kid.

This is the first time I've seen a beautiful coach like you.

You've simply given me a different impression of MMA.

Now, my interest in MMA has skyrocketed.

Qiu Jianing.

Qiu Jianing, let's go back to the dorm together.

Who says I'm going back to the dorm?

Where are you going then?

A personal matter. I don't need to report to you, right?

Are you going to see Qin Bin?

I told you it was a personal matter.

Xiaoshan.

Professor Wang.

- How is your French? - It's not bad.

That's great. Please work overtime today.

Translate this to French.

Okay, let me take a look.

Sure, no problem. When do you need it by?

- Tomorrow. - Tomorrow?

It might be too rushed to have it done by tomorrow.

Professor Wang, I know that Professor Qiu's French is quite good.

How about you ask Professor Qiu to help out, too?

Okay, I'll go and notify her immediately.

Okay. Then I'll give it to you tomorrow.

- Thank you. - Okay.

You can go ahead and do your stuff.

Hello? Professor Wang.

Okay.

What time in the evening is convenient for you?

Any time after work.

I'm coming!

Come inside.

Jiaxin isn't home?

- She went to exercise. - How should we split up the work?

Half each.

Okay.

That's a bad habit.

Biting your pen.

Everyone has their own habits.

That's true. I have one, too. I'm easily hungry.

The kitchen is over there.

Are you telling me to make dinner for myself?

What else? Do I look like someone who can cook?

I'm a guest.

She doesn't know how to treat a guest at all.

Wait a moment.

Worried now?

No.

Strange.

Lately, work has been going smoothly.

The article that Professor Wang is having us translate is only a small matter to you.

There is no reason why you should be worried.

- Is it because— - Zhou Xiaoshan,

are you going to make dinner or not?

I will, I will.

It's not as exciting as last time.

If the Mexican jalapeños weren't exciting enough for you, you can try the England bird pepper.

What happens if the bird pepper cannot excite me?

Indian ghost pepper. It's the hottest pepper in its natural form,

although I suggest you don't try them easily.

I'm not referring to that.

All of these things are no longer effective for me.

The excitement of loving someone is something that can't be replaced with any food.

Zhou Xiaoshan, last time I already clarified everything with you. Right?

Yes, you said we were not the same kind of people.

But in this world, how can there be two people who are exactly the same?

But there are still so many love stories.

I think that it's more interesting when two different people become a couple.

Do you have to be like this?

If you don't agree, we can debate this. The truth is clearer the more we debate.

You've met my dad before.

A businessman built from scratch.

My mom was a very popular dancer at the time.

When those two were together,

you could say they were an ideal couple of a talented man and a beautiful woman.

And their wedding caused quite a sensation.

But they weren't together for long

before they realized their values

and worldviews were completely different.

This made them suffer. Does this not explain the issue?

You're talking about marriage, not love.

It seems like you're thinking very far into the future.

- You're already thinking— - Zhou Xiaoshan, that's enough.

Qiu Jianing,

there are many signs that point out that you have already fallen in love with me.

So that's why you're unconsciously thinking about the future.

Marriage. The more you love, the more you want to avoid me.

The more you love, the more you want to suppress your feelings.

Did I say that correctly?

Qiu Jianing, listen to me. Since I've already fallen in love with you

and I know you love me too, I'm not going to let you go that easily.

Zhou Xiaoshan, can you stop forcing me?

When have I forced you to do anything?

Sister, you... What are the two of you doing?

I'm going home to finish this translation.

I'm going to walk him out.

I can give you time but you don't have much time left.

Sister, what's wrong? Are you okay?

I'm fine. I have a bit of heart palpitations due to pulling an all-nighter.

Wow. He forced a kiss on you?

Can you be quieter?

No, no. My youthful heart is going to jump out.

A 29-year-old youth? You are too old.

Qiu Jianing, why are you hesitating?

Falling in love is natural. Go.

Stop dawdling around.

If he turns out to not be suitable, just break up with him later.

The most important thing is that you have feelings for him right now.

I don't have much time to waste.

Feelings also need trial and error.

It's like what you do with your experiments.

If it doesn't work the first time, you try again the second time. If it still fails, you ty the third time. Only after multiple attempts,

will you be able to figure out what you need in life.

Can that be the same?

In research, doing over ten thousand experiments does not even guarantee that you will find the correct direction.

How can you compare my work to love? Are you cursing me?

Okay, okay, okay. Let me explain this to you in a way you can understand.

You have feelings for Zhou Xiaoshan.

According to you, your whatever physiological reactions are determined by your genes.

Since your genes decide for you to have feelings for Zhou Xiaoshan,

why are you fighting against it?

Resisting against your genes?

It'll be in vain. Don't fight it!

Jianing,

you have a big heart.

[Come to the vacant lot by Melis Live Music Bar.]

[Come to the vacant lot by Melis Live Music Bar.]

[?]

Hurry up.

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♫ I've lost news of you due to my intermittent hearing loss ♫

♫ By changing my old habits, I'm leaving traces of my life ♫

♫ Flowers fade away in midsummer ♫

♫ Once the lustrous star shines, there seem to be regrets ♫

♫ As our paths cross, you seemed to have whispered something in my ear ♫

♫ These invisible chains seem to be compelled to tighten their hold ♫

♫ Time seems to be merciless with love, something I can't erase ♫

♫ Yet you left behind your fame ♫

♫ You come and go in a flash many times ♫

♫ Weaving through the crowd, sometimes you seem close yet distant ♫

♫ I don't blame you for my love for you, but I'll leave your shadow alone ♫

♫ To be an engraved signature in my youth ♫

♫ Please don't turn around and look back at me ♫

♫ The sorrow that you left behind, they are all so tender ♫