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You Shu Lang.

Director You.

Great Director You.

I was just running my mouth.

Don't take it to heart, alright?

Fan Xiao, let's go back to the room.

We'll lock the windows and doors,

and we won't hear the damn waves.

Going back to the room, and shutting the windows and doors...

What exactly do you want to do with me?

Director You.

I admit I was wrong.

I won't blabber nonsense again.

I'll accept my punishment.

You're overreacting.

Then give me a smile?

The whole way back, I've been cracking jokes,

but you didn't laugh once.

Your bar is way too high.

There you go. Now, go shower.

We have a conference early in the morning.

You really won't help me wash up?

If this hand gets wet, it's gonna be a hassle.

"If"?

I wrapped this hand waterproof tight.

Unless you deliberately dunk it in water,

it won't ever get wet.

Go on.

Teasing him like this

should lift his mood a little.

My tragic-hero act failed.

I'm trashing the prop.

I feel much better with that splint off.

Why didn't he take his robe in?

Fan Xiao.

Your robe.

Thanks.

Put your clothes on before you come out.

Put my clothes on?

If I'm dressed, how am I supposed to show off my goods?

The wine you brought

is truly good.

Want to join me for a glass?

Is there a condom in the nightstand?

I'm pretty sure there's a vending machine in the lobby.

Or is your hand getting in the way?

Do you need my service?

Then I'll have to trouble you, Director You.

President Fan...

How do you want your drink?

Sips from my hand,

or a full glass at one go?

I'll have it however you prefer.

The more the better, I guess.

Shu Lang.

I'll raise a toast to your acting skills.

Your right hand's fine,

and you're still playing the invalid.

Must be tiring wearing that splint every day.

It's only been a couple days.

I healed two or three days ago.

Is fooling me that fun?

Or is my cheap labor that satisfying?

I did trick you.

After my mother died,

no one ever fussed over me like that.

I got greedy.

That's on me.

I'll take it off and toss it.

Is it that tough to get it off?

You can't use your left hand well?

Since you're struggling,

let me help you.

Just now, Shi Li Hua couldn't get through to you

and called me instead.

We chatted and he mentioned

you won first place in an e-sports tournament at 16.

You're also left-handed.

Shu Lang, it doesn't matter whether you trust me or not.

I never meant to toy with you or disrespect you.

I just want your life to revolve around me.

I want to be the only one in your eyes.

Tell me.

- Why is that? - I don't know.

I don't care to know either.

What I do know is I'm off duty serving you.

You can sort out your own materials tomorrow.

Pack your own bags.

And right now...

Go to sleep.

You Shu Lang.

Sooner or later, you'll be mine.

Only mine.

You'll belong to me alone.

[Episode 5]

The second the forum ended,

you dragged me into your car without a word.

But all you wanted was to bring me to a gay bar?

I pissed you off

and didn't get a smile out of you for a whole day.

I racked my brains for what you might like

and decided to cater to your taste.

So, I've brought you here to pick up a man.

This is Pattaya's most famous gay bar for Hua people.

How's this arrangement?

I can't wait.

Let's go in then.

Your dancing is so sexy.

Look.

Watch where you touch!

Let's see who scores first tonight.

I've already picked my target.

Cheers!

Hey, Luo Luo.

That tall one with chiseled features seems like your type, right?

Nah, I like the other one.

The cold, aloof, monkish guy.

Looks like I'm leaving first.

Go for it!

Didn't you say you'd help me pick up a man?

Where are the men?

Right on cue.

Hi, handsome.

Are you two a couple?

No.

I brought a bottle.

- Mind if we share? - What do you say, Director You?

Drinking straight is boring.

Let's play dice.

I lost again, but I can't drink anymore.

Maybe you can help me out?

Sure.

You're ever so kind.

So, will you be drinking all his shots for him?

Why not?

He's young.

Someone should look out for him.

Young indeed.

Even younger than the boy in your bedside photo.

Come on, pour.

I can't wait to help him out.

Mr. You, perhaps we could change venues.

I know a themed hotel.

It has gaming rigs and an IMAX screen.

What else can we do there?

Anything you want.

President Fan, I'll head out first.

I won't be going back to the hotel tonight.

You should switch venues, too.

The bar across the street is full of gorgeous ladies.

You don't have to worry about me.

Have fun.

He's leaving.

Luo Luo's getting taken home!

Your turn! Go, go!

Bro, buy me a drink?

Sit.

Hey.

You handled it?

Got it.

Do you think I'll get what I want tonight?

Huh?

Yeah, sure.

You definitely will.

Keep the bottle.

It's yours.

You're much more obedient than he is.

Shame you're not my type.

You've got the wrong guy. It really isn't me.

Please stay calm.

We're not accusing you, but the stuff was in your bag.

Come with us to the station for a routine interrogation.

Mr. You, I...

Go on. Just explain it clearly to them.

Can we exchange numbers?

There's no need.

I'm just here on a business trip.

I'll be leaving tomorrow.

Okay then.

This way.

President Fan, did you enjoy the show?

I wouldn't dare to do that when you're involved.

President Fan, stop messing around.

We're friends.

I don't want this getting ugly.

Ugly?

How would it get ugly?

I spoil you like you're Bodhisattva every day.

Is your heart made of stone?

You really can't feel it?

Or are you upset that I failed to find you a suitable spring-fling partner?

How about me?

Fuck, say that again?

Director You, do I make the cut?

Can I be your guest for the night?

I told you to repeat yourself so you could take it back.

But you really doubled down, huh.

I meant it.

No take-backs needed.

Fine.

Here's my answer.

No, you won't do. I'm not interested.

Why not?

What am I lacking?

Lacking?

Your skin's not fair enough.

Your lashes aren't long enough.

Your face isn't tender enough.

And...

that waist is a huge turn off.

Not flexible enough.

Stiff as a board. Feels horrible to touch.

Fair, pretty, soft and supple.

Which box do you check?

Sounds like your taste needs correcting.

Should I tutor you?

Or are you just saying that

to scare me off?

Just like that boy you took away.

You weren't really going to a hotel with him, were you?

You're overthinking it.

Maybe I really am.

But when your hands were all over me,

you looked pretty into it.

Men know men best.

You can't deny that.

Fan Xiao, for the sake of our friendship,

I've been holding back.

But if you aren't afraid of burning bridges,

answer me.

What do you want?

Do you want to sleep with me?

Yes.

Very much.

Then tell me this.

Are you gay?

Answer to the point.

Are you?

I can be.

Fan Xiao.

You just want a fling.

I don't know when you started dabbling in men,

but if it's because of me,

I'm sorry.

I can promise I never tried to lure you,

and I never did anything to seduce you.

So, you've never had the slightest interest in me.

If I'm not mistaken,

the day I kissed you during my episode,

you reciprocated.

And when you grabbed my waist,

you were pretty excited.

That's just a normal male reflex!

It has nothing to do with liking you.

Fan Xiao.

This is just a phase for you.

You just want something new and exciting.

Curb your curiosity.

Find yourself a girlfriend, and call it done.

I'm not going back to the hotel tonight.

See you at the airport in the morning.

And after that...

Let's keep our distance.

Wait, You Shu Lang.

Do you ever quit?

If you want to have fun, go back to that bar.

With your status, you'll have plenty of company.

Do me a favor! Don't bother me again!

I love you.

I love you.

I'm not fooling around.

I mean it.

I love you.

That's nonsense.

You say it's nonsense.

Fine, then let me keep up with this nonsense.

I want to see you every day.

When I do, I don't want to part.

When I don't, I feel uneasy.

I've cooked up all kinds of dumb excuses to see you.

Bohai never had that much work

that required me to be present.

I don't even like wetland parks.

My sense of direction is bad,

but not so bad I can't use navigation.

Every time I got lost,

it was just to make you come get me.

My right hand healed long ago.

Hell, my left is even better.

Every lousy excuse was just to stay by your side.

It was all to be with you.

I don't know if that's love.

You've seen much more of this world.

Why don't you tell me?

Fan Xiao.

You say you want to be with me.

You say it isn't a fling.

It isn't just a whim.

You Shu Lang.

I'm serious.

When I picture the future,

it's you I see.

Being gay is tough in this world.

I don't want to drag you into it.

I gave you a chance.

You didn't take it.

Don't blame me

for not holding back.

Then kiss me.

I can't wait, my Bodhisattva.

You like them fair, pretty, and supple?

And what advantages do you have?

Let me test the goods.

You like men.

You don't like sissies.

Go on.

Keep going.

Director You.

Did I pass the inspection?

President Fan.

With a body this good, you should've stripped earlier.

I'd take you if you were straight!

Shu Lang!

What?

I want a smoke.

Chickening out?

No.

I'm just used to being on top.

Now...

It's fine.

Give me a minute to reset.

I need a little mental prep.

You do it.

Are you sure?

You want me to do it?

I don't want our first time to come with regrets.

Still, there were some regrets.

It's fine, it wasn't exactly short.

You hit the average mark for a guy-

I was too excited.

And a little nervous.

Damn. It's my first time.

So...

I've never done it with anyone.

Not even women.

You're the first.

Really?

Hey, I'm not laughing at you.

I'm just...

surprised.

Don't rush.

I'll teach you.

Fan Xiao, why are you...

Okay, that's enough.

Even though I blabbered tons of bullshit,

let me say this again.

You Shu Lang.

I love you.

I love you so much.

My hair's sticking up.

I fell asleep on it.

But you didn't even wake me.

It's cute that way.

Besides, why would I wake you?

You barely slept these past few days.

Zip it.

Hand me the suitcase.

Answer your phone.

It's fine. Answer it for me.

Check who it is.

It's in my front pocket.

That tickles.

Keep it in your pants.

Should I answer it?

Yeah. Tell me who it is.

Then put it to my ear.

It's too noisy here, so hold it close.

Okay.

Hello. Yeah.

I just finished a meeting and got off a flight.

You're picking me up?

Don't bother. It's a hassle for you.

Tomorrow? I'm busy.

I have meetings to attend.

The day after works.

Text me the address.

Okay, see you then.

Not gonna ask who that was?

You're pretty lenient with your partner.

Who was it?

A pharma R&D team that keeps pestering me for funding.

So, they're very enthusiastic.

Are you planning to invest?

I'm not interested.

But they're so enthusiastic

I can't exactly refuse a meal.

Makes sense.

Did your ex ever pick you up at the airport?

Why ask that?

Because I realized...

your ex probably did everything I'm doing now.

It doesn't sit right with me.

What a child.

Enough, Fan Xiao!

Stop.

Director You, did I do it right?

You taught me all of this.

Cigarette... Hand me the Rouge.

You Shu Lang.

You know, you were born to be under a man.

No one's sluttier than you.

What?

You Shu Lang, change the curtains.

Huh?

These let in too much light.

I remember your place has thick blackout drapes.

You don't like the sun?

I don't.

During the tsunami,

I watched my mother drown.

I ran out of matches.

It was pitch black.

There was no light anywhere.

In the dark...

I couldn't see anything.

I could only pretend

she was still with me.

She was just holding her breath longer.

She hadn't died.

But when the rescue team came

and pushed the wooden door open,

blinding sunlight flooded in.

I saw my mom's pale face in the water.

I fear the cold.

It's the shadow left behind from being in the water for so long.

It's in the past now.

Actually, darkness isn't all bad.

It hides a lot of cruelty.

It also protects the weak me.

We'll change them.

We can add ten layers if you want.

Be it the sun or darkness...

Wherever you are,

I'll be there.

I'm showering first.

I'm coming, too.

Don't cling to me.

Shu Lang.

Shu Lang.

Your ex still has a key?

He forgot to return it.

And I forgot to ask.

I didn't expect him to visit today.

Let's head out together.

I'm not going.

Do you know what's the best way to make an ex miserable?

Beat him to it

and hide a new lover in your room.

Fan Xiao.

We parted ways peacefully.

There's no need to hurt him.

And I'm proud to have you as my boyfriend.

You're not some hidden fling.

Got it.

Fan Xiao.

Fan Xiao.

Fan Xiao, cut it out.

Since you can't bear to upset him,

then I'll spare him the shame of seeing me.

Are you home, Shu Lang?

Lu Zhen.

Shu Lang.

What brings you here?

The person inside is your...

Yes, it's my boyfriend.

Oh, I see.

I thought...

you wouldn't get a new boyfriend so soon.

I didn't expect it either.

But fate's weird like that.

By the way, Lu Zhen...

I had your stuff sent to your place.

Is anything missing?

Y-Yeah.

I left a painting here.

Where is it? I'll get it.

It's fine, I'll grab it.

How have you been?

I'm doing pretty good.

Makes sense.

You've got a new boyfriend.

Who is he?

Would I know him?

I mean, you social circle's small and...

Hang on.

[Fan Xiao]

I need to get going.

Lu Zhen.

The key to my place.

Oh.

I'll leave it here.

Bye.

Hello, Mr. Fan?

Hello? Mr. Fan?

Can you hear me? Hello?

[Slide to turn off]

You've been out there forever.

Did your ex steal your soul?

Don't be jealous.

And I haven't settled the score for this.

Did your ex cheat on you?

I mean, I can't imagine anyone better than you.

Is he blind?

Don't speculate.

Don't gossip.

Don't stir trouble.

Still defending him, huh?

Hey, shower with me.

Seared foie gras.

- Enjoy. - Thank you.

Mr. Fan.

Mr. Fan, the gifts you've sent lately are too expensive.

I can't accept them for nothing.

They're nothing.

Just little trinkets.

My friends keep asking what we are,

and why you keep giving me things.

Honestly, I...

I don't even know how to answer.

Friends?

Is it your boyfriend?

Did I cause trouble for you two?

No, no.

Just ordinary friends.

I've broken up.

I'm single now.

Why?

Your boyfriend seemed to treat you well.

It's just...

Our personalities didn't match.

Mr. Fan, you're single too, right?

Zhen Zhen, take a guess.

I think you're single.

If you had a partner,

you wouldn't be casually showering gifts on someone else.

In that case...

Mr. Fan, why do you keep sending me gifts?

Why?

It's because I love you, of course.

Mr. Fan.

That's very sudden. I...

When I asked you to model,

I already told you.

I fall in love with every living being I paint.

Every living being?

Yes.

Every living being.

Aquatic flowers, a caged bird,

a dying cicada.

And you too, Zhen Zhen.

To you, I'm the same as a flower,

a bird, and a dying cicada?

That's right. I love them.

- And I love you. - Since you love me,

would you be willing to date me?

- Pardon? - Will you be my boyfriend?

When I invited you to model,

I thought I was clear.

I'm just seeking artistic inspiration

and building a bond with my subject

to ignite creativity.

It is love,

but not romance.

Is that clear enough?

Not romance.

Then what are all these things you've done?

Don't tell me you don't realize you've been courting me.

I guess you still misunderstood.

To me, giving gifts is no different from watering a flower,

and finding a quiet patch of earth for a dying summer cicada.

There is no distinction.

No distinction?

And I'm switching models.

You're no longer fit for the job.

We probably won't see each other much in the future.

Fan Xiao.

Are you screwing with me?

Do you think I'm an idiot?

Do you believe your own crap?

I don't need to waste money

messing with someone without value.

Lu Zhen.

Since we met, I've never crossed a line with you.

I've never said anything frivolous.

I didn't try to pick you up or sleep with you.

Everything you read into my actions

is your own fantasy.

Do I...

have to pay for your fantasies?

I just like to build trust...

Intimacy, even.

Like...

lovers.

I'll probably fall for you a little...

I hope you don't mind my love, a man's love.

Fan Xiao.

To you, I may not be worth much.

But you can't even spare someone worthless.

That makes you a sicko.

Go to hell, you pervert!

Mr. Sha.

It's about the model you manage.

Yeah, Lu Zhen.

He's been down lately.

Book him some out-of-town gigs.

Help him clear his head.

I don't need any models for now.

Thanks.

Bye.

Oh, don't tell him that I spoke to you.

Director You.

My hands are itching.

I want to paint you.