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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 8=

Alright.

Why are you so eager to see me?

Jia.

If you call me that, I'll leave.

No, don't go.

You should listen to your dad.

He's setting you up on blind dates for your own good.

Think about it.

You're not young anymore.

It's already nice that someone's even willing to meet you, right?

Stop being so picky.

Get married sooner.

Your late mother would be happy.

Wait.

How did you know my mom passed away?

I told him.

Dad?

Why haven't you left yet?

What's wrong with your lips?

I see.

Is this how you do your lips

to tank every blind date?

You look like you ate a red dragon fruit.

Look at you.

When did you start ganging up?

It's not ganging up.

It was a deal.

And he's unbelievably annoying.

He's pretty obnoxious too.

One's self deluded,

the other's a busybody.

Does she talk this rudely to everyone?

- She does. - Does what?

I only talk like this to you two.

Alright. Deal's done.

I'm leaving.

- Jia! - I'm not going on blind dates.

I'm not getting married either. I like being single.

I'm happy

growing old alone, okay?

What kind of attitude is that?

The attitude of pursuing happiness.

Are you happy like this?

I don't know.

But I do know

if I just marry someone random,

I'll definitely be unhappy.

Do you want me to be unhappy?

Are you done talking?

- Not yet. - Then say it next time.

- Jia... - I'm meeting friends later.

(If only I didn't know about Gu Yejia's dad's secret...)

(Jeez.)

Hello, Sir.

Have a look at the menu.

What do people eat when they're in a bad mood?

Here! We have a gentleman here in a bad mood.

Hello, Sir.

Would you come on stage and do a magic trick with me?

Why?

Because the applause will cheer you up.

You'll get a free fruit platter.

Free fruit platter?

Mr. Yu

is like that.

Alright, don't be mad.

It's on me.

- Order whatever you want. - Seriously?

Let's sit here.

- Sure. - Excuse me.

Ladies and gentlemen,

- coming next is a magic show! - Dao.

Well. No need for the menu.

Appearance Illusion!

Just get us anything around 300 yuan.

- Sure thing - Thank you.

So

Mr. Yu and you weren't on a date?

Boring.

Instead of finding your own boyfriend,

why are you always digging for my gossip?

As if it's easy to find someone.

Wait, Dr. Gu,

why was Mr. Yu with your dad?

How would I know?

- They're both weird. - Please watch carefully.

- Maybe they're as thick as thieves. -Three.

Two.

One.

Ta-da!

How do you feel now?

Better?

The magic's choking.

Thank you, everyone.

Mr. Yu!

Well done, Mr. Yu.

Why are you here?

This is my table.

Sit down. No one's fighting you for it.

Here's your fruit platter.

Thank you.

This is my fruit platter.

You're so stingy to order only a fruit platter.

Is that a problem?

Tell me what you want. I'll treat you.

I want xiaolongbao from the City God Temple.

Next time.

Why are you quiet?

I didn't want to get involved in your and your dad's drama.

Mr. Yu,

why did Dr. Gu's dad come here?

He was here to pressure me to get married.

No, he did not.

Then why?

I'm very trustworthy.

We're supposed to be on the same team.

Why are you taking her dad's side?

I'm trying to help her get married soon.

Don't come to me for treatment when you're sick or aching next time.

Mr. Yu.

You're back.

Didn't you say you wanted

xiaolongbao from the City God Temple?

I went and got them for you.

What do you want?

Nothing.

Well...

Can you tell me Mr. Gu's secret?

No.

Give me back the xiaolongbao.

The bathroom has been turned into a walk-in closet.

(Makeup counter, tub) Why didn't you move the water meter?

(Wardrobe, Master bedroom, tile work) What's wrong with you?

Oh right.

So annoying!

The two bathrooms are just fine.

Why are they changing them?

That's what happens when you live with your parents.

Good news.

The client says

they need privacy,

so both bathrooms stay.

Yes! I don't need to move the water meter.

Why are you celebrating?

You have to turn the wardrobe back into a bathroom. All right?

I'm so sick of this.

Fine. Keep being annoyed. I'm going to rest.

No, you're not.

It's going to be very noisy tonight.

Why?

Because

this year's night market is right outside your place.

Ms. Lin,

is it the big fair that has food, games, and music?

Yes. That's right.

Extremely loud.

He'll report it to the management office and the community committee.

What a shame.

He won't enjoy the festival fun.

Says who?

I'm going this year.

I love night markets.

Seriously?

Andropause. He's acting weird.

Hopeless.

Do you know how to scoop goldfish?

(Goldfish Scooping) No.

The paper side has to face up.

If you flip it over, it fills with water,

the paper breaks, and you can't catch anything.

Right.

Do you know

how to tell if a fish is asleep?

No.

If the fins aren't moving, it's asleep.

Did you see any?

That one is flipping around.

That one's dead.

I'll find one for you.

You didn't catch any.

What a waste of my xiaolongbao.

I queued for two hours

and got nothing out of him.

Forget it. I don't want to know.

I want to know!

Why aren't you anything like me?

You're not nosy at all.

Would you be interested in your dad's gossip?

Of course.

And if I found out,

I'd use it to threaten him for allowance.

Otherwise, I'd tell my mom.

You're sly.

Alright. I'm on my way.

I saw Mr. Yu.

He's scooping goldfish...

He's really a child at heart.

He's not planning to eat it, is he?

Why can't you catch any?

Again.

Once more.

Got one.

What are you laughing at, kiddo?

One more. Again.

Again.

Is this a scam, Mister?

Counting this one,

you've spent a hundred yuan.

Still want to keep going?

Mister,

how much to buy one?

Ten yuan.

He actually bought a fish.

(Idle Group)

Hello.

How did you know I live here?

I saw you through the window of the hotel.

What's the matter?

(Global Wellness Guide)

I wrote this book.

Now, do you believe

I'm a real wellness expert?

Thank you.

Aren't you going to invite me upstairs?

You're really rude.

Alright then.

Please.

Sure.

The elevator is under maintenance. We'll take the stairs.

Okay.

Which floor do you live on?

I can't help it.

Age hits the legs first.

Wait here.

What's this?

What is this supposed to mean?

If you have nothing to talk about, we can talk about goldfish

- to avoid awkwardness. - No.

I mean,

you're not letting me in?

No one comes into my place.

Never?

Almost never.

How did my daughter make friends with someone like you?

- Want some xiaolongbao? - Yes. Of course.

I love xiaolongbao.

Nutritious

and soft.

Age hits teeth first.

Age hits everything.

As long as I'm young at heart.

Delicious.

Can I get your autograph?

Sure.

(Global Wellness Guide, Gu Yunshang)

Done.

Good.

Once you've signed it, it's a collectible.

It's fine if I don't read it.

That works too.

Right.

That sounds like my daughter.

What's she doing here in the middle of the night?

She's here to look for my neighbor.

My neighbor's a woman.

I should hide.

Dao is waiting for us at home.

He's been so well-behaved lately.

No idea why.

He's super sweet.

Is the hallway his too?

What are you doing here?

I'm drinking tea, reading, and keeping a fish.

I scooped it at the night market just now.

Amazing, right?

Yeah.

Why didn't you scoop one more?

It's lonely.

You don't know how hard it is to get one.

Then buy another.

Does this hurt?

Bearable.

Here?

A little.

Here?

No.

And here?

No.

Rare to see you actually fall sick.

Am I serious? Do I need surgery?

Mild stomach flu.

Just take some stomach meds and antibiotics.

What did you eat last night?

Xia Xiaoman bought me xiaolongbao the day before yesterday.

Did you put them in the fridge?

I did.

Good thing I only ate one.

I love xiaolongbao.

Delicious.

Wait.

Your dad ate nineteen.

He must be nineteen times worse than me.

(Dad)

The number you've dialed is powered off.

His phone's off.

I know which hotel he's staying in.

- Take me there. - Okay.

(Seclusive Hotel)

(Zhongjing Private Hospital)

Dad.

Are you okay?

Same as me.

Your phone didn't charge at all.

Sit down.

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

He ate my xiaolongbao.

I'll pay the medical bill.

No need.

Come to the hospital with me.

No, I'm not going.

Why are you so stubborn?

You two talk.

I'm leaving. Bye.

Wait a second.

Help me talk him into it.

Me?

What are you waving around for?

It's fine. Just leave.

I'll go.

I'll go.

What's going on with you two?

Things only the elders know.

Why drag me along?

What if he suddenly needs to use the toilet again?

He's such trouble.

You gave me

the dirty xiaolongbao.

As the saying goes, "A little dirt never hurt anyone."

As the saying goes, "Illness enters by the mouth.

Troubles come out by the mouth."

- As the saying goes... - Shut up.

Yes, shut up.

You shut up.

Okay.

How can you talk to your dad like that?

No manners.

No wonder you're still single.

Right.

A mother-in-law would kick you out of the house.

I want to kick you two out now.

Your dad's getting married.

What did you say?

He was embarrassed to tell you,

so he asked me to say it.

I didn't ask you to say it right in front of me.

Is that true?

Uh...

Well...

She's very kind,

very feminine,

and very virtuous.

She's a nice person.

- He's not talking about you. - I know.

(Outpatient, Health Management Centre)

It's done, Dr. Gu.

Thank you.

Can I go now?

Wait. Let him take his meds first.

I need your ridiculous reasoning to deal with his nonsense.

That's a folk proverb.

Spring makes you sleepy, autumn makes you tired, summer makes you doze,

and you can't wake up in winter.

That's a thousand years of wisdom.

Won't wake up the entire year? What wisdom is that?

- Why are you laughing? - Why are you laughing?

Jia,

will you come to my wedding?

I have plans.

Let's talk another day.

She's angry.

She is.

Can I go now?

No.

Give me some advice.

Advice?

Okay.

May you be blessed with many children. See you.

Alright.

After over a month of revisions and design,

we've solved the problem.

Please take a look.

According to the original layout,

we kept both bathrooms

in our design.

But we added storage space

inside one of them.

That way,

you get two bathrooms

and storage.

Here's the render.

This is the storage area.

And in this picture,

behind the sliding door is the storage room.

When the door is closed,

you can't see anything.

Two bathrooms are better.

The design also suits the two elderly people's request

for the storage room.

Mr. Yu, thank you so much.

Meeting such complicated needs

isn't easy.

No big deal.

In the end,

it's just the two of you living there.

Right.

If you can afford one apartment, you can afford two.

Right.

Wish you both success

and prosperity.

And may you two live long and healthy.

Please come in.

Jia.

Dad. Why aren't you resting in your ward?

What are you doing here?

Your shift ends at midnight.

I was worried you'd get hungry,

so I brought you some food.

I'm not hungry.

Are you angry?

Why would I be?

I know

you've been mad at me.

You resent me for not treating your mom well.

Even for betraying her.

I never thought you betrayed her.

I thought you forgot her.

After she passed away,

there were several times I went home

and no one was there.

I knew where Mom had gone,

but I didn't know where you went.

I feel like

after Mom was gone,

our home fell apart.

No.

I didn't have a home anymore.

Jia, fifteen years ago,

you went abroad to study.

Ten years ago,

your mom passed away.

Whenever I missed you two,

I'd go out for a walk.

After she passed,

you became like a different person.

Sometimes, I felt like

you were happier than when she was alive.

Do you know why I refuse blind dates?

Because I saw

you two live a whole life together,

and then when one leaves,

the other turns around

and acts like nothing happened.

What's the point of marriage then?

Family love is the most meaningful thing.

Your mom

only made a few dishes

in her whole life.

Do they taste like her cooking?

Yes.

See?

I remember the taste of her cooking.

How could I ever forget her?

Dad.

I misunderstood you.

Let me keep you company.

I'll sit beside you.

Dad,

it's late.

Where did you get all these dishes?

No.

They were made

by Yu Yu.

Yu Yu?

He wouldn't cook at first.

I told him it wasn't for me.

These are the dishes Jia's mom made for her when she was little.

He made them right away without saying anything.

(Art of Language)

Can I ask you something?

Dad,

I'll attend

your wedding.

Sure.

Hurry and eat up.

They're getting cold.

The doctor is about to do rounds.

I'd better get back now.

(Mom)

Mom...

Dad...

He didn't forget you.

He brought me four dishes just now.

Those you used to cook.

They had the same taste as yours.

But he didn't cook them.

It was someone named Yu Yu.

I haven't told you about him yet.

Can you come into my dream tonight?

I want to tell you about him.

(Yu Yu)

(is a quirky man.)

(Just like Dad.)

(He comes to bother me all the time,)

(and I always talk him down.)

Was Dad like this when he was young?

How did you deal with him?

Can you teach me?

We're all doing fine.

Don't worry.

I'm going to eat now.

Are you going to your dad's wedding?

Why are you wearing such a red outfit?

It's just a coat.

What's that got to do with you?

So what brings you here?

A gift from my dad.

Thank you.

How's the bride?

She's nice.

Her temper's a lot like my dad's.

If you accidentally get married,

your husband will have to deal with a stubborn father-in-law

and an equally stubborn mother-in-law.

So?

So it'll be impossible for you to get married.

What's that got to do with you?

Bye.

I...

Hello.

Your outfit looks great!

You know how to talk.

Unlike some people...

The red envelope. I was going to pretend I forgot,

but you personally came.

I'm not here for the money.

So I don't need to give it.

Thank you. Good night.

Good night.

Don't you think he's a bit like your dad?

They're birds of a feather.

If my dad takes him in as a godson,

I won't even be surprised.

If that happens,

you'll have to call him brother.

I call him that?

Hey!

I'm not getting you another fish.

It'll fight with you over food and oxygen.

And the tank will be overcrowded.

It's better to stay single.

Be good.

Mr. Zhang, you're a well-organized person.

Thank you.

This booklet

really has a sense of ceremony.

Your dad told me to make it.

He said you read a lot of medical records,

so this booklet might win you over.

But here's a suggestion.

Don't use these kinds of photos for your next blind date.

It looks like one of those romance scams.

I mean the style.

- Style. - Okay.

It says you started a business this year.

You opened a DIY dumpling shop.

Right, this is a new shop.

We have all kinds of dough and fillings.

Customers can make

(DIY Dumpling House) their own dumplings

according to their preferences.

That's interesting.

How's the business?

We just opened.

Let's see how it goes.

Are you usually busy, Dr. Gu?

Since it's a private hospital, not really.

We don't have that many patients.

Sorry.

Hello?

Hello, Jia? Are you free today?

Let's get afternoon tea.

Alright. I got it.

There's an emergency.

I have to go back right away.

When will we see each other next time?

We'll talk about it next time.

Okay.

Oh, can you return my papers?

I don't have it.

Your dad gave me a soft copy.

He switched to digital now.

Right. He said it's easier to send in bulk.

Thank you. See you next time.

- Bye-bye. - Bye-bye.

Hello. Welcome.

Come on in.

That's cute.

Those slippers.

The tail.

Lately, I've been obsessed with Hua Hua and Meng Lan,

so I bought a lot of panda merch.

If you like those slippers,

I can give you a pair.

Sure.

Come on in. I'll get you some water.

Sure.

Jia,

we're both girls,

but my place is full of dolls and makeup,

and yours is full of books.

Even a foreign language book.

What language is this?

Latin.

I can do Latin dance,

but I can't read Latin.

Honestly, I don't understand either.

Some guy from my blind date gave it to me.

He gave you a book in Latin?

What's he trying to show off?

Right?

Wow, so many.

Thank you, Jia.

I prepare the afternoon tea for us.

Who's this?

The guy I went on a blind date with earlier today.

He runs a dumpling shop.

Dressed like that?

So, what do you think of this dumpling elite?

He's okay,

but we won't see each other again.

Why not?

He looks fine.

He looks fine,

but he isn't my cup of tea.

And he can't take a joke.

No sense of humor.

Imagine us on a date.

I talk a lot,

and he gets none of my jokes.

I'd have to explain everything.

So tiring.

That being said,

he's all right.

His dumpling shop is worth visiting.

This is for you.

Thank you.

"Sleeping Beauty", "Mulan",

"Beauty and the Beast", "Cinderella",

"Snow White",

(The Princess Diaries)

and "The Princess Diaries".

These were all my favorites when I was little.

Thank you.

I've kept those for a really long time.

This is a precious gift.

Congrats on finding someone who knows you.

We'll watch them together.

Great.

Xiaoman, come here.

See if there's anything you like.

I've watched this one.

And this one.

You have this?

"Little Women."

Yeah. I just rented it.

It's one of the few novels I've actually read.

Marriage isn't the only destination for a woman.

It's also not the only place they belong to.

Why isn't "Little Women" back on the shelf yet?

Someone just borrowed it.

I came every day asking for it, but you never kept it for me.

A new one just came in.

You should just buy it.

Cunning. I'm not buying.

I'll give you a discount.

How much?

Don't talk about money. Talk about fate.

Let's make friends.

400 yuan.

Shameless.

I suddenly realized

that I've known you for so long,

but I've never heard your love story.

There's nothing much

to share.

It's pretty simple.

I used to have a serious boyfriend.

We even got engaged.

Later, he planned to go abroad

and asked me to drop everything here and go with him.

I refused,

and we broke up.

What a shame that it ended because of the long distance.

I used to

think that too.

But later, I realized

our values were completely different.

What mattered to him

meant nothing to me.

And what mattered to me

was worthless to him.

So I didn't have the confidence that we'd make it to the end.

That's deep.

What's on your mind?

Something important to my life.

What toxic article did you read this time?

You're actually reflecting on life now.

I don't know what my goal is.

I don't know what I want.

I don't know what I'm good at.

Whenever Xia Xiaoman starts thinking,

God laughs.

Your goal

is to find a reliable man.

For income,

don't insist on a car and a house.

Someone who hits the average salary in Shanghai

will do.

What's the average salary in Shanghai?

79,610.

That's a lot.

About 6,600 yuan a month.

That's the 2022 data.

Not even

eighty thousand a year.

I make way more than that.

Exactly.

I can't settle for that.

I should find someone financially free.

But how much does it take to be financially free?

Nineteen million.

Nineteen million...

Did you hear that?

Nineteen million.

Yes, I heard.

Fine. I give up.

You guys talk.

I'm going inside to look at hot guys.

What am I supposed to do?

Men over fifty who make a million a year

are three times as many as those in their thirties.

Single men are harder to find.

It's easier with widowers or divorced ones.

What are you on about?

Why would I find an old man?

And can you stop

raining on my parade?

Say something I want to hear.

Fine.

You spend a hundred yuan on a manicure.

If you convert it, that's a place worth a million per square meter.

You're rich yourself.

(Good luck with a smooth start!)

Sun, the door frame is crooked.

Crooked? It's straight.

Why does it feel like you purposely mess something up

just so I'll argue with you?

Can you beat me?

I'm too lazy to fight you.

Do you think he can beat me, Wu?

Excuse me.

Excuse me.

I live next door.

Your sawdust has been flying into my place.

Sawdust?

Apologize to him.

I'm sorry.

Next time I cut wood,

I'll close the window.

Yes, pay attention to it.

I'm so sorry.

He's being dramatic.

It's just some sawdust.

Why make a fuss?

So dramatic.

What do you mean by "dramatic"?

That window is right by the kitchen.

When I cook,

your sawdust falls into my food.

How am I supposed to eat?

Apologize.

I'm sorry. We didn't think you could hear us.

What do you mean?

You think it'd be fine to talk behind my back if I didn't hear you?

You're so rude.

Apologize to him.

Sorry. We'll be more careful.

Can you be sincere?

How? How much more sincere do you want me to be?

I already apologized.

I said I'd close the window.

Stop nitpicking.

You walked in, saying the door frame is crooked.

How is it crooked?

If I say it's crooked, it's crooked. You dare argue with me?

- Measure it yourself. - You measure.

Don't fight.

Oh no!

Sir, did you get punched in the nose?

He did it. Not me.

Not me. It was him.

Luckily, it's not bleeding.

Tell me about it.

If he calls the police, it's trouble.

It was Sun.

I saw it with my own eyes.

You swung right at his face.

- You saw it? - Are you sure?

I am.

Who do you trust, me or him?

Stop blaming others, will you?

You trust him?

You should apologize.

You go.

I went but he didn't accept it.

He went to complain to the management office.

Are we still taking this job or not?

I hate people who file complaints.

Childish.

Like a kid who gets hit,

runs home to his mummy crying.

You've received four complaints this month.

The fruit stall downstairs is blocking the blind path.

That's the public spirit, okay?

That's the dumpling shop.

He spends most of his time there.

(DIY Dumpling House)

What kind of shop is this?

It's not run by a normal person.

Getting Mr. Yu to apologize is impossible.

Because I didn't hit him!

- Are you going or not? - No.

Going or not?

Fine.

I'll go.

Right now!

Fine!

(Yichu Era Decoration Group)

Yu Yu's here, Mr. Li.

Let him in.

Okay.

Hello, Mr. Li.

Hello, Mr. Yu.

I want to check the security footage of the construction site. Send it to me.

You need that to file a complaint?

I need to find the real culprit.

=Why Is He Still Single=