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(Tang.)

(We're all people who crawled out of the muddy pit.)

(No one understands better than us)

(how pathetically small and insignificant)

(our lives are.)

(The pit isn't the worst part.)

(I wanted to free you from this endless suffering.)

(But instead,)

(I opened another abyss.)

(The abyss is worse than the pit.)

(Because demons)

(lurk in the abyss.)

(What can we possibly do?)

(So many things aren't ours to choose,)

(nor can we ever change them.)

(I truly wanted to save you)

(from this endless torment.)

(But I myself...)

(Am I not trapped the same way?)

=Twelve Letters=

=Episode 2= (Love Letter)

Where are you running to?

Get back here!

Explain before leaving!

You need to tell me!

How far did you go?

Did you kiss him or not?

I didn't.

Just like your shameless mother!

Already chasing after men at your age?

Both of you have no dignity.

But I still want my pride, understand?

I didn't!

Don't lie!

Enough. Give me money.

I don't have any.

Your part-time job money!

Did you give it to him?

Your job money!

Give me!

Why's it so little?

This is all the money I have.

Take it,

and I won't even eat tomorrow!

Without it,

I can't see tomorrow!

You've got more.

There's none.

You do.

No!

Show me.

No!

Give me!

No!

Look at all this cash!

This isn't mine!

It's class funds. You can't take it!

Tang! Tang!

Dad!

I'm begging you, please!

Tomorrow,

if I win,

I'll pay it all back!

This isn't mine!

After I win tomorrow!

Give it back! Give it back!

Dad!

Ye Yibo.

If you don't give me the money today,

you're not leaving this house!

Go ahead! Hit me!

Do it!

Strike me!

I gave you this life.

How dare you hit me?

Take it back then.

I stopped wanting it long ago.

Tang, get up.

Tang.

Your life means nothing.

Neither does mine.

But if you stay alive, it means a lot.

You still want to attend university?

You think a university accepts anyone?

Stop daydreaming!

Now,

just marry someone rich.

Then I can

live a good life with you.

You carry my blood.

I'll always be your father.

I'll always follow you.

Even in death, I'll haunt you.

Calm down.

When I strike it rich,

I'll buy you midnight snacks.

Midnight snacks.

Look at this mess.

Y-Y-You clean this up.

Clean it.

But I still want to try.

Try one more time.

Pull you out of the abyss.

What's all this?

It's a total mess.

Someone's definitely targeting you.

Did you offend someone at school?

I've only been at this school for two days.

Except for Ye Yibo's daughter,

I haven't met anyone else before.

Then it must be her.

It's definitely her.

Didn't you say

she cornered you at the school gate

for the money on the first day?

I don't think so.

But her attitude

toward me at school is genuinely strange.

And she never told Xin about me collecting

debts from her family.

Something's fishy here.

Your rivalry path

is way too narrow.

And now you're in the same class.

What I'm scared of is

that if Xin knows about

me collecting debts from her house.

If all else fails, I'll return the money to her.

No.

Xun.

You didn't leave that money.

That hundred yuan.

Are you crazy?

Well.

Tomorrow, I'll bring some men

to corner her at the school.

See if she'll make trouble.

Enough, Rat.

I'm spending money to buy peace.

Don't stir up trouble.

We can't let this escalate.

If Xin finds out Cha takes us

to collect debts daily,

she'll yell at him.

You've seen how Xin gets.

Enough.

I'm leaving.

Close this window for me.

(Grandma,)

(I'm going to join you.)

(I'm sorry.)

(I really can't hold on any longer.)

(I've tried so hard,)

(exhausting every possible method.)

(But it's too hopeless.)

(But I can never escape Meiwan Town)

(or get away from him.)

(I'm so tired.)

(I only got this last bit of strength left.)

(So I chose this path.)

(I have no regrets.)

(My only regret is not seeing Mom again.)

(Mom,)

(if you read this letter, please forgive me.)

(Forgive my weakness.)

(Forgive me for not finding you yet.)

(Right now, I don't even know whom to say goodbye to.)

(Then let it be my 19-year-old self.)

(If my life could start over,)

(To Ye Haitang, 1991.9.3) (I hope I get a chance to choose.)

(Goodbye.)

- Big - Big.

Why are you holding a knife?

Open it.

Open!

- Come on. - Come on.

- Big! - Small!

Big!

What are you doing?

You're insane!

Want to stab me?

Go ahead, stab!

Ye Yibo, let's die together!

Go to die!

Stab me!

Ye Yibo!

Let's die together!

Stop it!

Let me go!

Kill me!

Ye Yibo!

Let's die together, Ye Yibo!

Let go now!

Release me!

You're crazy.

If you stabbed him,

your life would be ruined.

Do you understand?

Ye Yibo!

Ye Haitang!

Truly insane.

- Crazy! - Crazy!

- Murder. - Murder.

Ye Haitang.

Ye Haitang, what are you going to do?

Why did you stop me?

Why didn't you let me kill him?

You think you saved me?

Sorry. I don't want to thank you.

For that scum,

is it worth it?

It's worth it if he dies.

It's worth it if I die with him.

What gives you the right to stop me?

Does everyone have to keep living?

Why can't I die if I can't live on?

You can die.

But not for scum like him.

How I die is none of your business!

What right do you have?

Ye Haitang!

Your strength and courage are just for death?

Yes!

Just for death!

Listen, Ye Haitang.

Ever used a knife?

That piece-of-junk blade couldn't kill anyone!

Listen.

If you stabbed Ye Yibo today,

you'd just leave a scar on him.

But you?

Get locked up for years!

What's the point?

What about your education?

I stopped you today

not to get your thanks.

But since I did,

I'll see it through.

Don't move.

(Public Security Bureau)

Sit here.

This is a knife assault case.

N-N-No injuries.

Look, look.

See?

I'm completely fine.

"Fine"? Your daughter chased you with a knife!

Trying to hurt you!

You need to explain this well.

My daughter's a victim, too.

She's ill.

What illness?

When she gets agitated,

she becomes suicidal.

She beats me with objects daily,

throws things, curses me,

and threatens to kill me.

I just lost control

and pushed her.

Now, she's like this.

All faults lead back to me.

I shouldn't have provoked her.

Sick people need treatment.

She's dangerous now.

What if she hurts someone?

Right.

Calling it some delusional disorder.

Hospitals can treat it.

Everyone urged me

to send her to a psychiatric hospital.

But I thought,

"She's my own daughter."

I couldn't bear to make her suffer there.

Usually, she's completely normal.

Tang, don't be scared.

Ye Yibo, I'll kill you!

Ye Yibo!

Police station here!

Quiet! Settle down!

Police station here!

Ye Yibo!

Young man. Young man!

I'm truly sorry.

I will cover your medical fees, okay?

Don't press charges.

If she goes to jail,

her life is ruined.

I'm begging you.

If I go to jail, you're gonna die with me!

Officer, we're classmates.

She's not like this!

She's usually really nice!

This is a mistake.

I will let it go.

Okay?

You're okay?

I'm really okay.

Or ask her dad.

They normally get along great!

She...

S-S-She's really okay!

After some sleep,

she'll be fine.

Well.

Let me take her

back home.

Is that okay?

Tang, stop it!

Go home.

Thank you.

It's okay. Go back.

Sleep it off and you'll feel better.

It's nothing.

If everything's fine, I'll leave now.

Wait a minute.

She's in this state.

You want to go back and provoke her?

No, no.

I won't provoke her.

Sit down here.

Sit.

I want to ask you a question.

Do you often go to that mahjong parlor?

Why do you say I'm insane?

I am insane!

Do you believe I'll kill you too?

You're not insane.

I had to say that

to get you out.

Still go to school?

I want to die now.

I'll drag Ye Yibo to death with me!

Ye Haitang.

Dying is easy.

I won't stop you if you want to die.

But think carefully.

What have you lived this long for?

To die like this?

Would you really be content?

You don't understand anything.

You know nothing!

I know!

I know what kind of person Ye Yibo is

and how your life is!

Let's go back. I'll walk you home.

I really don't want to meddle.

But I think it's such a pity.

I've seen how you are at school.

You're different from me.

You can get into university and leave

this place.

I don't know why you're like this.

Did Ye Yibo do anything?

He took our class fund.

For just a few dozen yuan?

Do you think this is worth it?

The class fund isn't my money.

I can't repay it.

How do I explain this to Miss Tan?

How could I face my classmates?

I'll get that money back.

At worst, just say

that I took the class fund.

I'll explain it to Miss Tan.

Let's go.

We have school tomorrow.

Does Ye Yibo smoke?

Someone's been here.

Probably debt collectors.

It's not safe here.

Go.

I'm not afraid of them.

Those are Bao's men.

You'd rather die than be taken by them.

You know?

Go.

That's Ye Yibo's daughter, right?

You stay there!

- Don't run! - Stop!

- Stop! - Stop!

Come on!

Stop!

- Don't run! - Stop!

Stop!

Stop!

Stop!

It's safe. Come out.

It's nothing.

Just some minor wounds.

Got anywhere to go?

Those people won't talk nicely

if they don't get their money.

Ye Yibo beats you daily.

Nobody intervenes?

A father disciplines his daughter.

Who can interfere?

My family came here from another place.

No ancestral hall.

Not even relatives or friends.

Calling the police?

You saw it.

I just got labeled as mentally ill.

All paths are blocked.

The only hope left for me

is to get into university and leave this place.

No matter how Ye Yibo beats or treats me,

I don't care.

At least at school, I'm still treated like a normal person.

But now with this thing,

I've lost even my last shred of dignity.

Don't worry.

I'll figure out the class fund issue.

As for the love letter,

I'll deal with it for you.

These are my own things.

Don't worry.

I won't do anything stupid again.

You're right.

If I want to keep studying,

I have to endure this.

Where are you going?

Stay here tonight.

I'll go elsewhere.

Wait for me.

You really brought him home!

Get out now!

This toothpaste is expensive.

It costs three yuan.

Okay, this one.

Get me some snacks.

This.

Things for bathing.

A basin, a towel

and shampoo.

Okay, okay.

It's me.

These are newly bought for you.

The bathroom's over there.

The light's faulty.

It flickers at first

but works normally afterwards.

These bedsheets

were washed recently.

Completely clean.

And...

That's all.

I'm leaving.

I should really go.

Where will you go?

Ye Yibo must be home by now.

It's dangerous to go back.

Where can you stay?

Don't worry.

But your wound...

It's fine.

I've bandaged it already.

Go to bed early.

(Ticket Office)

What are you doing?

Stop pushing!

What are you doing here so late?

Your hand?

Nothing.

You returned the money?

Stay out of it.

This is the midnight snacks for Zhenzhu?

Shrimp chips?

What are you talking about?

I'm here to watch tapes.

But you.

Why are you here so late?

I'm here to watch tapes, too.

Go ahead.

Take this. I've got something to do.

Rat.

(Buddies Billiards)

Girl!

Girl!

- Coming. - Change a tape.

Swap it for...

A Moment of...

A Moment of Romance?

Got it.

Hurry up.

Coming, coming!

Sir, a serving of fish noodles to go.

Use a bowl.

I'll return it.

Extra vegetables,

blanched crisp.

Sure, right away.

Thanks.

Sir.

Six bowls.

Alright.

Wait a second.

Hello, Qiang.

Hai.

Mr. Hao.

No, no! Just Hao is fine.

Having noodles?

Just getting takeout for myself.

This is pathetic.

Sharing one bowl with the other two?

No! It's all for me.

I'll treat you all

to noodles, okay?

That's too kind of you.

No, no, no.

Come.

Sit here, please.

Sit over here, come on.

- Thanks, Mr. Hao. - Thanks, Mr. Hao.

Just call me Hao.

- Thanks, Mr. Hao. - Thanks, Mr. Hao.

The barbecue over there is good, too.

Let's order some.

Go ahead.

Sir!

Coming.

Do you know that cripple from the tape shop?

Yeah, she's pretty and fresh-faced.

Too bad about her leg.

I've always had a question.

What is

the difference between banging

a cripple and a normal girl?

You.

Who would know that?

You don't know?

Thanks.

Listen.

Someone knows.

Rat.

How did you take a liking to Zhenzhu?

She walks unevenly.

You've got great taste.

Listen up.

I've never banged Zhenzhu,

but I can imitate her perfectly.

Show us.

Watch closely.

Isn't she just like this?

Down, up.

Down.

That leg.

Am I wrong?

That leg.

Get up.

Grab something.

Good mimicry.

Check your tickets.

Hold...

- Good mimicry. - Yes!

Tomorrow, I'll go to the shop to chat with Zhenzhu

to have some fun.

Just like her.

Let me try again.

Yeah.

That's exactly it.

Stop him.

Stop him!

♪In endless nights, only I♪

♪Remain sleepless♪

♪Spring winds can't dispel♪

♪The thoughts within my shell♪

♪Crowds fade, leaving me♪

♪Reliving your sweet memory♪

♪When will my heartfelt words♪

♪Finally be accepted♪

♪Losing you has made me realize how good you are♪

♪To strive again isn't so bad♪

♪After all the smiles and screams♪

♪It's still just you and me♪

♪Everything is beautiful♪

♪One day, I discover your feelings♪

♪I realize it's my destiny♪

♪Staring blankly as you approach♪

♪Regretting not making it official yet♪

♪Hard to measure how much love is enough♪

♪Still hoping it's you♪

♪The irreplaceable one♪

♪Forgive my unwillingness♪

♪Still longing for passionate kisses♪

♪Crowds fade, leaving me♪

♪Reliving your sweet memory♪

(Buddies Billiards)

♪When will my heartfelt words♪

♪Finally be accepted♪

♪Losing you has made me realize how good you are♪

♪To strive again isn't so bad♪

♪After all the smiles and screams♪

♪It's still just you and me♪

♪Everything is beautiful♪

♪Hard to measure how much love is enough♪

♪Still hoping it's you♪

♪The irreplaceable one♪

♪Forgive my unwillingness♪

♪Still longing for passionate kisses♪

(To Ye Haitang, 1991.9.3) Freeze!

(2026, Beixing City)

Why did you tear it?

We can't keep it.

I got it.

This is a suicide note.

Wait, how did this letter come about?

My dad's been waiting for this letter.

Ye Haitang.

Meiwan. Where's Meiwan Town?

Stop analyzing it.

Listen.

I don't follow,

but I can responsibly tell you

that mailbox is cursed.

This letter isn't from a human.

If not human, then who? Cats?

This place is haunted.

There are spirits.

Got it?

Spirits.

You know superstitions are backward thinking?

Then explain this to me.

What's really going on?

Officer Hu.

Did you find my dad?

Not yet.

If you're still awake,

come to register your dad's information.

Okay, I'm coming right now.

Miss, can I ask you a favor?

Don't tell anyone about this.

I worked so hard to get this city job.

I've told my mom

I'm a manager here.

If word gets out,

I'll lose my job.

Cut me some slack, okay?

Please.

Here,

scan my QR code.

I agree to what you said.

If you see my dad, let me know.

Deal.

Alright.

No problem.

Okay.

Thank you.

Don't mention it.

Take care.

Yu Zhiyong, right?

Yes.

His ID number.

Officer, I don't have his ID number.

You don't know?

Okay.

We can use yours instead.

Your ID should work.

I think I carry it.

Here's my ID card.

This one.

Yu Nian.

Mother, Chen Qingfang.

Father, Yu Zhiyong.

You sure you're this person?

Yes, I am.

Your father's missing?

Yes.

He went missing today?

Either this morning

or last night.

Around that time.

Listen, young lady.

Filing a false report has legal consequences.

You understand?

Wait, officer.

I'm not lying.

My dad is missing.

Didn't we just watch the security video?

Look here.

Over 20 years ago,

(Died during incarceration) Yu Zhiyong died in prison.

See this?

(Yu Zhiyong, Nullified)

No, officer, there's a mistake.

The person in this photo

is not my father.

Our database is nationwide.

How could it be wrong?

I can't be mistaken either.

My dad raised me since childhood.

He was at home yesterday.

How could he

suddenly be in prison

and die over 20 years ago?

It's impossible.

How about this?

Do you have anything that proves

your so-called father's existence?

Officer,

so you mean

you still don't believe me?

My dad's really missing!

We were just watching the video!

You saw it too.

He disappeared on the footage.

How about this?

You go home.

Look for his ID card, household registry,

or anything that proves his identity.

Okay?

We'll expand our search area.

We'll notify you immediately with updates.

Go home.

(Pushui East to Beixing North, Train Ticket)

(Beixing North to Pushui East, Train Ticket)

Where's Pushui East?

(Haitang)

(Ye Haitang)

♪If I think of you three times♪

♪The dark clouds will part a little♪

♪When sunny spring days arrive♪

♪We'll meet again♪

♪If I think of you thirty times♪

♪The stars won't fade anymore♪

♪When sunny spring days arrive♪

♪We'll meet again♪

♪I'll think of you three hundred times♪

♪Then storms and winds will cease♪

♪If we hold on until that day♪

♪We'll love without restraint♪

♪In the new world♪

♪Having thought this way a thousand times♪

♪This sorrowful planet♪

♪Has turned halfway again♪

♪When sunny spring days arrive♪

♪We'll meet again♪