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♪So many blessed souls in this world♪

♪The celestial palaces that mortals have admired a thousand times♪

♪But I have just one wish♪

♪To build grand shelters for all who suffer from the cold♪

♪Dreaming of solitude as my only companion♪

♪No one understands me, yet I'm not lonely♪

♪Walking in the rain, holding my umbrella alone♪

♪Its cover feels wide enough for me♪

♪Paying the price just to exist♪

♪Finding completeness in Sartre's words♪

♪So please don't tell me to find someone♪

♪I'm really not to be pitied♪

♪Why is he still single, unable to touch the closeness of fate♪

♪He just doesn't want to hesitate or get hurt again♪

♪Escaping, the final harbor for adults♪

♪Eliminating himself, freeing others, a kind of responsibility too♪

♪Without mutual ties or pain between them♪

♪Leaving a bit of innocence behind♪

♪Why is he still single, unable to hold on to true love?♪

♪Maybe he's always been too passive, afraid to meet someone's gaze♪

♪Pride, the gun that wounds two hearts♪

♪In the stillness of night, gazing at his reflection with pity♪

♪Feeling a pang of heartache now and then♪

♪Will he spend the rest of his life this way?♪

♪Or turn back to that distant light?♪

=Why Is He Still Single=

=Episode 2=

(Yu Yu Design Studio)

I'm back.

Mr. Yu,

reimburse the money I spent on your neighbor.

Didn't I already give you the gift?

Why buy her more?

You're a famous designer.

Why are you so stingy?

Yeah, I felt embarrassed.

I spent money and bought her something.

You don't understand.

It's a first prize.

I gave her my good luck, okay?

All right.

You always manage to make your stinginess

sound so justified.

But Mr. Yu...

Your new neighbor

is actually quite cute.

And her name sounds nice too.

She's called...

Oh, Xia Xiaoman.

When did this happen?

Let me remind you.

She has a boyfriend.

How do you know?

Because I heard it...

Dao.

Enough.

I know you adore me.

Forget it.

Anyway, that name something like "Dao".

It's so tacky.

I see. Never mind.

What do you mean "never mind"?

What do you mean?

You have a girlfriend.

Wang Xiaoxiao is your girlfriend.

I was joking, Ms. Lin.

That's not a joke you make.

Wang Xiaoxiao is my assistant. How is that a joke?

You're not single.

How can you joke about that?

What's going on in your head every day?

Tell me, what are you thinking?

Isn't this the poster from that day?

Mr. Yu, you cut it out and framed it?

You really are self-obsessed.

Don't touch it.

Isn't that the vomit from that day?

What, is this some new framing technique?

First, that's broth.

Seafood broth.

Second...

I shouldn't have gone to that party.

It reminded me...

Annoying things should stay annoying.

Like that sneaky Sun.

I should've never cut him slack.

I'm heading out first.

Where to?

Seeing a "vampire."

Don't touch my work.

Did I leave some work unfinished?

(Clinic)

You haven't eaten, right?

Let's go to the cafeteria. My treat.

Is your butt still hurting?

After we eat,

we'll finish the rest of your treatment.

I'll walk you through it.

I'm not doing it.

Come on, you'll have to do it eventually.

I'll take this for you. Let's go.

Come on.

A vice director this poor, seriously?

If only your sister were as generous as you.

I'm not generous.

I just earn my own money and spend my own money.

Get married and you'll regret it.

I already do.

Are you trying to talk me into a divorce?

Please, you're just jealous.

Because no one likes you.

I've tested it. Women don't dislike me.

I find that hard to believe.

Two Americanos.

Thanks.

See?

That female doctor at your hospital

doesn't dislike me.

Dr. Gu.

Yeah.

Then prove it.

Hello, Dad.

What is this?

Why can't I see you?

Why look at me?

Look at them.

- Hello, Dr. Gu. - Hello, Miss Gu.

Hi.

What is this?

A blind date.

Last chance this month.

I have to make good use of it.

You decide how many times a month.

I decide how many people per time.

Dad, come on.

- Goodbye, Sir. - Goodbye, Sir.

Hello, Miss Gu.

Nice to meet you on this date.

Hey, Miss.

What a coincidence.

Have you decided to go for a check-up?

Oh, no need. I'm fine now.

The meds worked.

Sorry.

I overheard you

talking about a blind date.

Don't blame me for saying this.

When elders force you on dates,

they claim it's for your own good,

but they're just filling their own desires.

Their lives are too empty,

nothing to do,

so they pressure you to marry.

But blind dates do help older singles

speed into marriage.

If you're desperate to marry,

it works.

Last time you called me old.

Now I'm an aging leftover woman?

Do we even know each other?

I knew you looked familiar.

You're the one at the cinema

who insisted I switch seats.

You just realized?

I recognized you right away.

But seeing six people at once

is actually quite a clever idea.

Just like advertising products,

the more people who see it,

the better the odds of selling.

Worry about yourself.

Your condition needs treatment.

I'm not sick.

There are only three reasons people avoid doctors.

One, fear of pain.

Two, afraid of seeming weak.

Three, ignorance of medicine.

Which one are you?

But I tell you,

you'll be back.

She's gone.

Dr. Gu is the most cultured doctor we have.

Even she can't stand you.

That says a lot.

No more lending you money.

Business is business!

Let's go.

Sit tight.

Bro, let's head back.

I can't take this anymore.

Nice car.

Are you okay?

Not bad.

Come on.

How was it?

Is he a retired racer?

He went full off-road mode.

I'm speechless.

He's already driving so recklessly just for a test drive...

He really doesn't care about the test-drive car at all.

Trust me,

once he buys his own car, he'll baby it.

He'll buy tons of touch-up pens.

More than lipstick.

Exactly.

But when dating, he's the opposite.

Chases a girl like crazy at first,

and then stops caring once he gets her.

You're talking about your boyfriend.

You know the schedule in the contract, right?

Why is no one on-site?

Is this how you treat clients?

Huh?

That shouldn't be.

Sir, please don't worry.

We'll check what happened.

The floors were already installed.

Why did you tear everything up?

What's going on?

That's because we're taking responsibility for you.

Taking responsibility?

With what, exactly?

Hello? Mr. Sun, where are you?

This...

Isn't this the keepsake your boyfriend gave you?

Is he really breaking up with you?

What's that supposed to mean?

If you're ending it, you should say it to my face.

What kind of man does that?

Jerk.

Hey, Xiaoman.

Hi... Hello.

Cash on delivery.

Cash on delivery?

This one.

I...

Don't worry.

You don't need to worry about the flooring cost or the timeline.

Tomorrow our workers

will definitely show up at the construction site on time.

If no one shows up tomorrow, I want a refund.

No problem. You'll get it right away.

Sorry about what happened today.

Take care.

Goodbye.

(Yu Yu Design Studio)

Take care.

That idiot Sun...

He actually went on strike.

Ms. Lin.

Mr. Sun said Mr. Yu injured him.

If Mr. Yu doesn't apologize, he won't work.

I injured him?

Please.

So what now?

Find someone else.

Who?

Which crew in the company is willing to put up with you?

How about this? You go apologize to him.

I didn't do anything wrong. Why would I apologize?

Then maybe I should go apologize?

Don't you dare.

I don't care if you apologize or not.

If tomorrow

Mr. Sun and his crew

don't show up at the construction site on time,

you and Wu will lay the flooring yourselves.

I don't know how.

Learn.

Did you hear me?

I'm not going.

(This Month's Appreciation Promotion)

(Birthday 10% Off Same-Day Promotion)

Today's your birthday

and you get ten percent off.

Nothing else you want to say?

Ten percent off comes to 329 yuan.

Goodbye.

Happy birthday.

Oh, it's Mr. Yu.

I thought Sun was back.

Come in.

You didn't have to bring anything.

Why carry stuff?

Just some things of my own.

Sorry.

You two, go play inside.

Let me pour you some water.

I've got something cooking in the kitchen,

so I won't keep you company.

Have a seat.

Where are they?

Playing in the room.

Mr. Yu is here.

Apologize?

I'm here for an injury check.

My leg's gone numb.

Oh, numb...

You laid this flooring?

I did.

Perfectly straight lines.

You're quite the perfectionist.

The injury's fake.

The flooring can be finished properly.

So why are you on strike?

It's my 60th birthday today.

I'm not arguing with you.

You're fifty.

If I want to add ten years, what's it to you?

Since you're here,

have some cake.

Eat cake.

Blow the candles.

Childish.

Don't get the wrong idea. This isn't an apology gift.

Your home is a home.

Other people's homes are homes too.

Goodbye.

So dramatic.

(Solid drink)

Where is Mr. Yu?

He left so quickly.

Mr. Yu even brought malted milk powder.

He still remembers you like eating it plain.

Let me get you a spoon.

Happy birthday.

Ms. Lin.

Here's your lemonade.

Thank you.

Your Mr. Yu

has finally grown up.

You've been with Mr. Yu for eight years,

and is this the first time

he has apologized?

What do you mean I've been with him for eight years?

I mean, you two have already made it past the seven-year itch.

Maybe you should settle things with him, Ms. Lin.

He might improve even faster

once he has a girlfriend.

Why should I sacrifice myself for the good of humanity?

Besides, what does it matter to you

whether he grows up or not?

If Mr. Yu stops being stubborn,

he might even give me a raise.

If I get a raise,

I can marry Xiaoxiao.

Marry who?

Here you come.

Ms. Lin, your medium Americano.

Here's your oat milk latte.

This is my watermelon boba.

And this one is Mr. Yu's.

Xiaoxiao, sit here.

Ms. Lin.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

I got it wrong again.

It's fine, really.

Sorry about that.

Where's Mr. Yu?

He's not here.

It's Mr. Yu's birthday today,

and it's the same day as Sun's.

I almost forgot.

Let's celebrate for him then.

Go order a birthday cake for Sun later.

No need for Mr. Yu?

It's not necessary.

He would just say,

you're playing these silly games again.

Childish. So childish.

Exactly.

Why make yourself look foolish?

(Wildebeest Space) Are you done?

Speak. What do you want from me?

This... No need for much introduction.

Nice, right?

Twenty thousand. Not expensive, right?

No money from me, and you're selling your stuff?

A friend opened a restaurant.

I want to buy a share.

Ten thousand.

You're ruthless.

Half off just like that?

You were only lending ten thousand anyway.

But it's worth twenty thousand.

Fine.

I'll tell Yu Jie

that you stole something from home to sell.

What stealing?

It's mine to begin with.

Besides, if you had lent me money,

I wouldn't have sold it.

Then I'll say you secretly used your savings to buy a camera.

Bro, that's how it is.

Yu Jie may be your sister,

but I'm your brother.

We grew up in the same pants, you know.

As the saying goes,

a daughter married off is like water spilled.

Why are you always siding with outsiders?

Eight thousand.

No.

Ten thousand.

Ten thousand it is.

But I have one condition.

You can't sell it.

I need to redeem it later.

Fine.

Take it yourself.

What's the password?

My birthday.

When is it?

Today.

Today?

Don't you have anything to say to me?

Then we need a cake to celebrate.

By the way,

look.

Though childish,

it's thoughtful.

Fifteen hundred.

- I don't want it. - They come as a pair.

I hate paired items the most.

Then go ahead and don't wear shoes.

Remember to return my card.

Hey, Mom.

Remember to eat noodles today.

Wasn't I supposed to go home?

I'm on my way now.

I'm not at home.

Your aunt called me.

She insisted I go over immediately.

I don't even have time.

I'll call Yu Jie and ask her to make you

a bowl of longevity noodles.

No need. I'll cook it myself.

Don't forget to order the cake.

Celebrate together.

No, just stay safe.

Bye.

(Birthday cake reservation, members get 12% off)

(Birthdays mark the passage of a person's years,)

(and tree rings mark a tree's age.)

(This is why we want to celebrate birthdays)

(and why we sometimes don't.)

(With words on the cake or card,)

(it's just an excuse people use to avoid awkwardness.)

(Sometimes I really find it strange.)

(Saying "Happy Birthday" in person,)

(is it that hard?)

Aren't you going to call him this year?

He's a teacher.

Do I really need to call?

Just make a quick call.

I'm mainly afraid he'll snap at me.

(Happy birthday to me)

I'll make the call.

I'll say "Happy Birthday" and hang up immediately.

Okay.

(Release, send)

Um...

Mr. Yu,

I wish

you a happy birthday,

success in your career,

and hope you find your perfect partner soon.

(Lin Sa) (Shen Wu)

Hey, what's up?

Um...

Just say it.

(Withdraw this message? Yes)

Mr. Sun said he'll come to the site tomorrow.

Got it.

So annoying.

He hung up.

He hung up?

(Yu Yu)

Hey.

What did you just send me?

Why did you retract the message?

I didn't send anything.

Just say it.

Um...

Finance said they need your insurance card tomorrow.

Remember to bring it.

Okay, I know.

I'll bring it. Bye.

Who is it?

Sorry.

I'm Xia Xiaoman's friend.

Who's Xia Xiaoman?

Oh, the little girl next door.

I need your help with something.

She's heartbroken...

Wait.

I called her, her phone was ringing inside, but no one answered.

I'm worried something happened.

So?

Hello?

Hey.

Hello?

Hey.

Are you okay?

Hello?

God...

Who are you?

Why are you here?

I didn't go to the wrong place.

This is my home.

Why are you here?

I'll open it for you.

I mean,

you can't do this.

Thank you.

What happened?

I'm fine, I just...

If you're fine, why didn't you reply?

- Alright. - There was a creepy uncle just now

who just...

I didn't bring the keys.

I'll get you a glass of water.

Dao, why didn't you watch the door?

You're being naughty.

Alright, I'll leave the water here for you.

Dao, move aside.

Okay.

How did that creepy man get onto my balcony?

It's fine. Just lie down here for a bit.

Just rest for a while.

Do you need my help?

No, I'm fine.

Be careful then.

Goodbye.

Dao.

Alright, I'll go get you some hangover medicine.

Lie down for a bit.

Why are you treating me like this?

What now?

She seems to have fainted again.

What's the password?

I don't know.

Ah?

Hello, you can come in now.

Dr. Gu.

Where is the patient's girlfriend?

She was outside when I last checked, but...

I was about to leave.

Her bestie insisted I stay and keep her company.

She said she'll be busy tomorrow.

It's so annoying.

You can explain.

Okay.

Dr. Gu has already performed gastric lavage on your neighbor.

Her condition is stable for now.

However, she may vomit again,

so be careful to prevent choking.

Okay.

If anything happens,

press the red button by the bedside.

We'll come immediately.

Okay.

Hello.

Please deliver a cake for me.

(Happy Birthday)

♪In the darkness♪

♪Through the candlelight, I see your gaze♪

(Happy Birthday)

♪A lonely body chooses silence♪

♪Looking out the window♪

Please come in.

♪Lovers embrace and cry while kissing♪

For you.

♪This is the fate of parting♪

♪She Said♪

Someone's having a birthday?

No.

This cake shop is really good.

Try it.

Thank you.

I'm sorry about that blind date

at the cafeteria that day.

I didn't mean to offend you.

I just used the wrong example.

I shouldn't have compared you to a commodity.

After all, you are a living person.

Right?

Treating humans as commodities

belongs to the era of slavery.

What?

Did I say something wrong again?

What do you think?

Anyway,

I'm sorry.

(Happy)

Happy.

Sir, are you okay?

- What's wrong? - It hurts.

- Sir. - It hurts.

Show me the previous case.

(Main: Acute abdominal pain, sweating, dizziness, fainting)

(Emergency department medical record)

(Attending doctor: Gu Yejia)

Prepare for a rectal exam.

No rectal exam.

This exam is necessary.

Then have Zhong Liangchuan come.

The vice president asked me to do this exam for you.

Ah?

Can we

use the same medication as last time?

Because you didn't follow instructions last time,

your relapse is worse this time.

Happy Birthday.

Relax.

Okay.

Xia Xiaoman, you're awake.

How do you feel?

What happened?

You drank too much.

We performed gastric lavage.

But don't worry, you're fine now.

My head hurts so much.

But, thank you, Dr. Gu.

Qing brought me here, right?

- Yes. - Where is she?

She left first.

It's your neighbor,

Yu Yu, staying with you.

Yu...

Where is he?

He didn't follow the doctor's advice.

Then his old condition flared up.

So you need to listen to me.

Drink less in the future.

I usually don't drink this much.

I just went through a breakup.

There are many ways to deal with heartbreak.

You don't have to harm your body to cope.

For example?

- Ah! - Ah!

How do you feel now?

Much better.

See, this method never fails.

Also, remember,

you didn't do anything wrong.

All the fault is his.

As the saying goes,

grow through heartbreak.

Next time, I'll be more careful choosing a boyfriend.

Thank you, Dr. Gu, for taking care of me all night

and staying with me here.

No problem, we live so close. It was on the way.

I didn't expect we lived so near.

Just one street apart.

Yeah.

From now on, you can come over for meals anytime.

I cook really well.

Let me tell you my specialties.

Braised pork ribs,

Yangzhou fried rice,

curry crab,

and desserts,

like various sago puddings.

I make them really well.

But while food can heal everything,

it can also make you gain weight.

Sometimes we can also go watch a movie together.

That sounds great.

I just moved here,

and my best friend, Qing, lives far away.

I feel a bit lonely alone.

From now on, I'll hang out with you more often.

No problem.

Shall we go watch a movie later?

Next time.

I just finished a night shift.

I need a proper beauty sleep.

To restore all my lost energy.

♪Midnight Radio♪

♪Ambiguous feelings flow♪

♪Awake alone or should I sleep alone♪

♪Shifting thoughts♪

♪Carrying the taste of past memories♪

♪How I wish someone would comfort me♪

♪In the dark, it feels like♪

♪I see your eyes♪

♪That languid feeling stays with me♪

Just feeling sleepy after waking up.

You two haven't had breakfast yet, right?

- Good morning, Dr. Gu. - Good morning, Dr. Gu.

Here.

What is this?

This is a trending breakfast.

- Thanks, Jia. - You're welcome.

It's really hard to get.

You didn't sleep well either.

Woke up in the middle of the night. Then couldn't fall back asleep.

Let's go to work.

Okay.

You chat, and we'll work.

Okay.

Feeling better?

Half an hour before your shift.

Great.

My personal matters

won't interfere with medical resources.

Personal matters?

For you.

What's this?

This is sealing wax.

Also called beeswax.

Made from pine resin, lime, and...

I mean, what's inside it?

(From Yu Yu)

(Presented to Dr. Gu Yejia) Though talkative,

medical skills are solid.

Let's not talk about "though talkative,"

what does "medical skills are solid" mean?

I was referencing Bian Que, Hua Tuo, and Li Shizhen.

Then why are you giving me a banner?

Because you were the only person

to wish me well on my birthday.

Even though I didn't need it.

So it's to thank me said

happy birthday to you?

I'm not thanking you.

I just acknowledge you.

Then I must thank you for your recognition.

I'm off to work.

Oh, right.

Zhong Liangchuan said my test results are ready

and asked me to have you review them.

Then go get the report.

Once you have it, wait for me in my clinic.

Okay.

(Emergency Evacuation Map)

The form.

Why did you also take the pathology slides?

These polyps

are no longer my concern.

I am no longer their host.

If you want to keep them as specimens,

(Zhongjing Private Hospital) you can keep them.

Why would I want the trash from your intestines?

Keep it yourself.

Polyps are also called tumors.

Tumors?

Malignant ones

are called cancer.

Right.

What are you thinking?

I... I'm thinking of my last words,

but I can't come up with anything yet.

Yours are benign.

But you do have some other issues.

What issues?

(Test Report)

High cholesterol.

Blood pressure and sugar are at risky levels.

So it's the three highs?

Nothing serious.

In your case,

if you eat more vegetables,

fiber, and quality protein,

it shouldn't be a big problem.

But you need to eat fewer fatty and oily foods.

Keep your diet low-fat, low-salt, and low-sugar.

Then what's the point of life?

Is your life's meaning just eating fatty meat?

Eat a few more pieces,

shorten your life, and it's meaningful?

My life, my choice.

That's all I have to say.

Take care of yourself.

Don't forget the words on the banner

I gave you.

I'll see you later.

Take this.

Hello, Sir. We're celebrating the opening of our new store.

We have special set deals.

Would you like to come in and try some?

Sure.

Sir, how many in your party?

(Ou Yang, Chief Contracted Designer)

Are there any other seats available?

- Do you know what this is? - None for now.

Spinach?

- Not quite. - Over here.

I just got these today from...

Here's our menu. You can take a look first.

Air-flown round leaf spinach.

Compared to all spinach on the market,

it has less water content.

Coarser fiber.

The key point is,

it's high in oxalates.

Very nutritious.

As the famous food blogger,

Zhang Yingqiu said.

Who's Zhang Yingqiu?

I know her.

Celery.

Did you know?

Last Thursday,

I suddenly wanted Italian parsley.

So I flew to Greece.

There, I experienced Greek stuffed vegetables.

You really have taste.

So today, we continue the experience.

Even though we don't have Mediterranean sunshine here,

- Sir, - we can still enjoy

a fiber-rich roasted meal.

(Project Designer Yu Yu)

Could you explain this?

You see, in Mr. Yu's mind,

the most important parts of a home are the kitchen

and the bedroom.

So he chose very high-quality wood

for the kitchen utensils

and the bedroom furniture.

Therefore?

This premium wood is currently out of stock,

so it must be ordered from abroad.

Hence, the cost increased.

I disagree.

Honestly,

I plan to rent out this apartment.

So I can't possibly spend that much on renovation.

Renting?

The tenants also deserve comfort.

So I'd be paying

for a stranger's happiness?

You could put it that way.

Why? What do I gain?

Raise the rent?

This is already a high-end rental.

If I raise the rent further,

I won't be able to rent the place out.

But you'll gain a sense of achievement and gratitude from others.

Isn't that enough?

Just for a "thank you"?

I'd have to spend tens of thousands more.

I thank you in advance.

But right now, we...

Let's not do "but" for now.

If you keep saying "but,"

I'll hire another designer.

I think your company's

Ou Yang's design is really quite good.

Hey, do you know?

Last Thursday I wanted curry...

So I flew to Greece.

Greek stuffed vegetables.

Not bad?

Take a look.

(European Modern Minimalist)

(European Retro meets Modern Minimalist)

You just want to say it's copied, right?

Whether it's copied or not, I don't care.

As long as it looks good.

Are you saying my design doesn't look good?

Then do you think it looks good?

I think it looks good.

Sir, what do you think about this?

Can you give us two more days?

Then we can come up with a solution that satisfies both sides.

Two days?

Just two days for you.

No problem.

Thank you for your trust.

Are you out of your mind?

=Why Is He Still Single=