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♪I see time by your side♪

♪Take me back to our first encounter♪

♪Clouds and wind have broken wings, unwilling to wander far♪

♪Stories linger warmly, with a faint sense of nostalgia♪

♪Lovers think farewell is just a wave♪

♪Betting on who will relent, who will ask to stay♪

♪Long-time lovers believe looking back is just a long journey♪

♪Easily able to see the waiting♪

♪How to understand? How to see through?♪

♪How to lose those perfect moments?♪

♪All the way to the horizon of sea and sky♪

♪What remains eternal on the other side of time?♪

♪I see time by your side♪

♪Take me back to our first encounter♪

♪Stories linger warmly, with a faint sense of nostalgia♪

♪Stories with a faint sense of nostalgia♪

[Second Chance Romance]

[Episode 1]

Bonjour à tous.

Firstly, I would like to express

my gratitude to all the judges for this honor.

As we all know,

Terroir determines the character of each wine.

China has a diverse climate and vast land.

We, at Cygne, have searched across China

to find a home

for our wine in western Sichuan.

And we're proud

to make this unique Chinese

Cabernet Sauvignon at Cygne.

We hope to continue to do the great work

and make fantastic wine

for our supporters.

Thank you again

for this tremendous honor.

Merci beaucoup.

According to our correspondent in Paris,

Tan Siting, the only Chinese principal dancer

with Cupid Ballet in France,

has announced her retirement today,

stepping away at the peak of her career.

That's left many insiders

and fans puzzled.

Reports say

she's retiring to return home

[Midday Headlines] and pursue teaching work.

Let's wish

the former ballet goddess Tan Siting

all the best in her future endeavors.

Congratulations!

Congratulations, sir!

All this fanfare!

Of course, Rui.

All our orders arrived ahead of schedule.

Now it's time

to test our winery's capacity.

Here it is.

Take a look.

Surprised?

Of course.

It's the first gold medal in the country.

Here.

It's heavy.

I can barely lift it.

So dramatic.

We definitely

deserve this award.

Rui,

how about a celebration party tonight?

All those wine merchants want to meet you.

Just show them the medal.

I've got other plans.

Sorry.

It's fine. It just started.

Okay.

Thanks.

No problem.

Ms. Tan,

all your packages are here.

Thank you.

Bye.

This is Velvet,

also called the Star of Bethlehem.

A shining star in the darkness.

It brings warmth

and hope.

You know what?

After meeting you,

I feel my life

finally has its real meaning.

So you are my Velvet.

Siting.

Yuan.

What to eat?

You tell me.

Let's go.

Haven't seen you in years.

You've grown up.

Talking like I'm still a kid.

You're the one

who hasn't changed at all.

Still so beautiful.

How could I not have changed after all these years?

Why didn't you call me

when you landed?

A great artist deserves a proper ride.

I thought I would bother you, busy entrepreneur.

But this car is nice.

Fits someone as elite as you.

Elite? Not really.

Driver Wang is at your service.

Hello. Your salad.

Put it here.

No crushed nuts, right?

As requested, none added.

Thanks.

Here.

Come on.

Let's celebrate.

First, to Le's

successful performance.

Second, to your dad's wine

winning

an international award.

Come on.

That's my dad.

Come on.

Yeah, that's me.

Congratulations.

Congratulations to you.

Double happiness.

And to you.

I'll keep it up.

I've been so busy lately.

Luckily, Yan came to tutor Le at home.

She even cooked for him.

Please don't be so formal with me.

Le is smart and well-behaved.

Besides, Rui and I are good friends.

If you're

too busy,

you can always count on me

to look after Le.

Okay.

That's great.

Ms. Wen's cooking is way better than my dad's.

If you ever want something to eat,

just let me know.

But only if you've practiced piano well.

Don't worry.

Come on.

Yan

is so thoughtful.

♪Your favorite drink is the sunset of Chengdu♪

So why did you come back all of a sudden?

♪The finest night is roaming with you♪

Just felt like coming back.

I missed home.

And I missed my dad.

Still no news from him?

♪You love to listen to songs, telling your blues♪

But this time, I want to find him.

You will.

♪The worst of nights is a dream without you♪

So except home

and your dad,

who else did you miss?

♪The ginkgo trees all down Kehua North Road♪

Do you want to hear me say

I missed you?

I want to hit you.

♪Their hanging leaves are my love letters told♪

He left Tianlu Trade.

♪The sky over Taikoo Li after rain♪

Started his own winery.

Really?

Is the wine good?

No idea.

Maybe we should check it out sometime.

Sure.

You're buying.

♪Let's have one more of your favorite wine♪

Siting,

I'm really glad

you're back.

♪Tomorrow or accident, no knowing what comes first♪

Do you know?

I never changed my phone number.

You always say time changes everything.

But there are some things

that time can't change, right?

Cheers.

♪Can't take away your tenderness♪

♪I want to cherish what I own♪

I really enjoyed the drinks today.

Wait here.

I'll get a driver to bring the car over.

Did you have fun today?

This is all your favorite food.

By the way, did you

properly thank

Ms. Wen yet?

Thank you, Ms. Wen.

Don't mention it.

Le worked hard for it.

If Ms. Wen hadn't pushed you to practice...

No, just busy eating away.

Alright, wait here.

I'll go get the car.

Okay.

You carry on.

Button up your collar.

There was a part before you arrived.

I recorded it.

So cool.

Don't look.

Focus on driving.

I'll play it for you.

Breaking news.

Renowned ballet artist

Tan Siting

has announced her retirement and returned home today.

Tan Siting, often called the Pride of Chinese ballet,

has decided to return home.

Reports say

she's retiring

to return home and pursue teaching work.

Let's wish

the former ballet goddess Tan Siting

all the best in her future endeavors.

Now, here's a lovely song for everyone.

"Chengdu Love Story".

Thanks, Yuan.

I haven't felt

this relaxed in a long time.

Don't mention it, big artist.

Back in the homeland,

of course you gotta enjoy the good food and drinks.

I finally realized

nothing beats the arms of homeland.

So when are you coming into my arms?

Let me think.

Maybe in the next life.

That long?

Hey, stop messing around.

Thank you.

Get some rest.

I'll head off now.

Bye.

Bye.

Mom,

what brings you here today?

What?

I need

your permission to visit?

Rui.

I want to get Le a new piano.

His current one is still new.

I can't make it.

Can you

go pick one?

I don't know how to pick a piano.

You don't have to.

I have found a pro.

She's back.

Who?

Her.

I heard it

on the news.

Rui.

I know you've been

through a lot all these years.

No need to bring it up.

That was so long ago.

I've forgotten about it.

You really mean that?

Of course.

Good.

[Candy & Pastry Shop]

Excuse me,

do you still make the Mini Puff without milk?

Our Mini Puff

has never contained milk.

Even after all these years,

it's still made without milk?

Yes.

I used to buy from your shop all the time.

Oh, so you're a regular?

How many would you like?

Just one.

Sure.

I hope the taste hasn't changed.

Of course. You can try it.

Thanks.

Let's check in on the traffic now.

There's a two-car rear-end collision

on Hantang Road heading southbound,

causing slow-moving traffic in the section.

Please drive carefully if you're passing through.

Right here is fine.

Okay.

That piano of yours really does need replacing.

Poor tuning can affect a player's ear, after all.

Sorry

to have taken up your time

and made you come so far.

Don't be so formal with me.

I'm the professional when it comes to pianos.

Happy to give you some advice.

Right.

Thank you for your help.

No problem.

Excuse me.

Sorry.

Excuse me.

Hello.

I'm sorry.

Is this yours?

Here.

Thank you.

No problem. Keep it safe.

What kind of piano

are you looking for?

We have both upright and grand pianos.

We can help you find the right one.

Do you have the Yamaha YM50?

Yes.

Right this way, please.

Okay.

May I ask

how old your child is?

Starting middle school soon.

Alright.

Look, this is the model.

This one right here.

May I try it?

Of course.

Just a moment. Let me adjust it for you.

Okay.

What do you think...?

What's up

with you today?

You seem off.

Like your mind is somewhere else.

Then

I'd better go find it.

Alright. Please give it a try.

Okay.

Excuse me.

Sure.

Thank you.

The high notes are bright,

and the bass is rich and full.

You play beautifully.

You must be an expert.

Then

we'll take this one.

Here's the thing, sir.

This piano

comes with a matching bench.

Could you tell me how tall your child is?

About

this high.

One meter forty-nine.

Mom always knows best.

Alright.

Please wait in the lounge area.

I'll check our warehouse stock.

Okay. Thank you.

Mr. Feng, since winning the award,

have you been busier than before?

It should be a good thing.

Just worried I'll have even less time for Le.

You and your mom are both career-focused.

But it's okay.

Le is very understanding.

But what I said last time

wasn't just being polite.

If you and your mom are busy,

you can really

leave Le with me after school.

He's starting middle school.

He can take care of himself.

You two even sound the same.

But meals shouldn't be rushed.

He can't always just order takeout.

I usually eat alone.

Having Le over would mean

we could cook more dishes.

But that's too much trouble for you.

Don't be so formal with me.

You always like meeting me here.

Because

I love this street.

It always has a special feel to it.

You sound like an old man.

So profound.

Maybe I've been drinking too much tea.

What do you feel like eating later?

Hotpot?

Sure.

But I know a place that does amazing skewers.

Alright. Your call.

Okay.

Then let's have skewers.

[Chengdu]

[Cygne]

Someday,

I'll open a winery here,

and you can open a dance studio downstairs.

[Jiabao Dance Studio]

What do you think?

Sure.

It suits you.

After a drink, we can perform

a drunken fist dance.

Drunken fist?

Good.

What should I

name the winery?

Cygne.

[Cygne]

Welcome to come again.

Are you here for a wine tasting?

How long have you been open?

Over six years.

Let me give you a quick introduction.

Thank you.

Cygne Winery

produces and sells its own wine.

Most wineries

deal in wines from around the world.

But Cygne Winery

owns its own vineyards

and production facility.

Our owner is a true wine connoisseur.

He's dedicated

to creating wines that suit the Chinese palate.

That's how the Cygne brand was born.

Our

dry red and dry white are the most popular.

Would you like to try some?

Sir.

So you're the one who opened this.

Surprised?

You probably could have guessed.

Here.

Try it.

Thank you.

If you like it,

I can give you a couple of bottles.

Thanks.

How have you been?

What do you think?

Looks like you're doing pretty well.

And you fulfilled your dream

on this very street.

Because the rent here is not expensive.

And you?

You're not dancing anymore?

Is it good?

Distinct graininess.

The floral notes appear briefly,

and then recede quickly.

A sharp, bold retreat.

A sharp, bold retreat.

First time I've heard that comment.

It's quite accurate.

Well, I know about making a bold retreat.

I've been drifting alone out there for so long.

So you came back?

It's good to settle down.

What are your plans now that you're back?

Actually...

Dad!

I'm here.

Sorry about that.

Hello, ma'am.

I didn't know you had a guest.

Should I take Le and go...?

No need.

We were just finishing up.

I should get going.

Let me introduce you.

My friend, Tan Siting.

This is...

Hello, I'm Wen Peiyan.

Hello.

I won't disturb you any further.

I'm leaving.

Wait.

Here.

I promised you this.

Thank you.

Bye.

Bye, ma'am.

What are you doing here?

Didn't your grandma pick you up?

She just called.

Something came up at the office,

so she asked me to bring Le to you.

Dad,

thanks for the piano.

Ms. Wen told me all about it.

You came all this way just to say that?

As long as you practice hard,

this is all I'm supposed to do.

Thank you.

He still has his piano lesson this afternoon, right?

Yes.

I'll drive you back.

Do you prefer a black or brown piano?

White.

White?

Your answers are always full of surprises.

I give you two choices,

and you always pick a third.

Feng Rui,

black or brown?

I bet

he'd pick white.

Le,

your dad also chose white.

You like white that much, huh?

Okay.

White it is.

What do you feel like eating later?

I feel like

having a burger.

Where are you headed?

I'll give you a ride.

It's you?

Here.

Is it okay?

Yes.

To the theater.

Alright.

I'll pay for the gas.

Don't worry about it.

No, I have to.

Let's keep things clear.

Honestly, I didn't expect

to run into you again today.

You seem to be in a hurry.

You're a student at the Dance Academy, right?

How do you know?

Our company is right across from your school.

I pass by your gate every day.

No wonder it's such a coincidence.

You weren't hoping to find a pair of ballet shoes, were you?

Well, you've helped me twice now.

I still don't know your name

or what you do.

Is it okay to ask?

Of... Of course.

My name is Feng Rui.

Our company deals in wine.

Are you performing at the theater this time?

An audition.

Queen Ballet is recruiting.

What Ballet?

Queen Ballet.

London's Queen Ballet.

We just call it Queen Ballet.

Will you make it in time?

Yes. Don't worry.

Go on, we're here.

Thank you.

Hope we are not too late.

Bye.

Bye.

Madam, I'm sorry.

I'm late.

Take this away.

I'm sorry.

We're already finished.

Madam...

No?

No one.

Is there one more student?

She's late.

♪If a tsunami roared inside my heart♪

♪Who among the passersby would hear the wind?♪

Yes. Very good.

♪I never dared to hope, yet you came by♪

Okay.

♪And listened to my hesitant life♪

You did well today.

Same time next week

for the second round here.

Don't be late.

Thank you, Madam.

♪How rare it is in life to have someone to like?♪

♪How rare it is for liking to become favor?♪

I'm so sorry.

I left my things in your car again.

♪How rare it is for favor to reunite again?♪

You sew your own shoes?

We all sew our own shoes.

Only we ourselves know

what kind of shoes fit and work best for us.

I basically need a new pair every five days.

You go through shoes that fast?

Dance practice must be very tough.

It's alright.

When you love it, it doesn't feel tough.

Let's go.

Go.

♪It teaches us how precious devotion is♪

I'll leave then.

Well,

can we exchange phone numbers?

Sure.

♪To give a lifetime for a single name♪

♪If it were you, I'd do the same♪

[Cygne]

Look.

They get along so well.

How did the piano shopping go for you two?

Peiyan

was a huge help.

She has great taste.

Of course.

She definitely has good taste.

Peiyan

is well-educated,

graceful, and dignified.

The most important thing is

that she's so good to Le.

Rui,

you should appreciate that.

Mom,

I mean Peiyan is professional about music

and is a great teacher.

Don't go.

It's almost time.

Slice some apples for them

for some vitamin C.

Coming.

Grandma.

Look.

Mr. Feng specially prepared these apples for you.

Here.

Thank you, Grandma.

Peiyan, thank you for your hard work.

Not at all.

Le is the one working hard. Have some more.

Eat up.

Any plans later?

No.

Then come shopping with me.

Just the two of us. Without them.

No problem.

I think we should

buy those shoes.

Madam, that's enough.

We haven't been shopping long,

and you've already bought Le two pairs of shoes.

Besides, kids at his age

outgrow shoes so fast.

It's enough.

Yes, I know.

You shouldn't spoil a child.

I know that.

But

I just can't help myself.

But those shoes really are quite nice.

You're right. They are nice.

Maybe you could think about it a bit more

before deciding?

Let's sit down for a while.

Sure.

Let's go over there.

What do you think of Rui?

He's a good man.

And we get along well.

Just seeing

how much he loves Le shows

how responsible he is.

Once, Le joked with me,

saying "If my dad ended up with Ms. Wen,

I'd be totally happy."

Le really likes you.

He talks about you all the time.

I also hope

that one day,

you and Rui might be together.

That'd be wonderful.

Madam,

I understand what you're saying.

Let me be honest with you.

Actually, I have feelings for Rui.

I've also wondered

if we could take the next step.

But it always feels like

he's overly formal with me.

It's like he keeps me at a distance.

You've got the wrong idea.

That's just how he is.

He doesn't treat me and his dad the same way.

He treats his dad

like a friend.

He'd tell him everything.

I have to admit,

I'm a bit jealous

of his dad over it.

Thank you, Madam.

Have some more cake.

Okay.

Madam,

what was

Le's mom really like?

Back then,

they were so young.

They were only thinking

about themselves,

with no idea

what real life was about.

What's past is past.

No need to bring it up.

We always have to look forward,

right?

Right.

Actually,

no matter which direction you look,

it's always forward.

Peiyan,

your words really put my mind at ease.

I think

you could be

a bit more proactive.

I'm here for you.

Whenever you need me,

I'll help you.

I understand, Madam.

Gao Hui.

You must've been waiting a long time for this.

Leave Rui.

You murderer!

Get out!

Mom, stop making a scene.

I want him to see

what his good mother

has done to him.

Tan Siting?

Our family will never accept her.

She and Rui will break up.

♪The day understands the night's dark hue♪

♪With waiting, it spins through the beginning and end♪

♪Who says that time is relative?♪

♪When you love, it's absolute♪

♪Absolute tolerance♪

♪For the years' long cruelty♪

♪Let my remaining days remember one soul♪

♪Let me return to your side♪

♪To dance for you once more♪

♪I'll keep spinning, spinning for you♪

♪Until longing makes me dizzy♪

♪Let me love you once again♪

♪To dance for you once more♪

♪Like a song entwining meetings and farewells♪

♪Spinning and spinning again♪

♪Let me love you once again♪

♪To dance for you once more♪

♪Like a song entwining days and nights♪

♪Spinning and spinning again♪

♪A spinning dance♪

♪Yet to love you is to love your world♪

♪We might as well be lost in this obsession♪

♪A long and winding detour♪

♪Love looks back at every turn♪

♪Like a song entwining meetings and farewells♪

♪Spinning and spinning again♪

♪Until forever♪