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♫ I still remember ♫

♫ Your flickering gaze ♫

♫ With a sense of excitement ♫

♫ You vowed eternal love ♫

♫ But over time, you've forgotten ♫

♫ Promises drowned in life's twists ♫

♫ Only memories remain like scattered fireworks ♫

♫ When I turned to walk away ♫

♫ If I could go back to the day we parted ♫

♫ I'd never let go of your hand ♫

♫ I cannot hide my feelings ♫

♫ I'm about to be out of control ♫

♫ As breathing turns weightless ♫

♫ All I possess is drowned ♫

♫ The me who still loves you deeply ♫

♫ Has never changed ♫

♫ If miracles could exist ♫

♫ Promises would be kept ♫

♫ Please remember ♫

♫ The dream where you see me ♫

[Episode 2]

Thanks for today.

Are you okay?

- He's gone, right? - Gone. I checked.

Thanks.

Don't mention it.

If this happens again, don't hesitate to come to me.

He told me you were loaded and would repay us.

How can you tell I'm rich?

We have a good eye.

You can leave.

Wasn't it you who said...?

Fine. Call me if you need anything.

- Thanks. Bye. - Bye.

So handsome. He's the man who was in the toilet just now, right?

That's him.

You sent Mai to distract Cheng Kai Ran. How could you be so confident that it'd work?

I just know Mr. Cheng.

You're not just a good actor. You also know people and are smart.

What did you want to see me about?

I came to apologize. About Jiang Lu Zhi, I...

Okay. Anything else?

Add me on WeChat.

You ruined your reputation for me today. I'll make it up to you.

I'll transfer the money later. Scan me.

My sister was talking nonsense. No need.

Meng. I made an appointment with Dr. Gao again. Don't stand him up again.

Then let's try a different way to compensate.

Date me. I'm more reliable than Jiang Lu Zhi.

Are you women so eager to get married?

You're really younger than me?

Two years younger.

How did you know?

When paying at the hospital today, I accidentally saw your ID card.

[Ye Meng]

You followed me?

You're overthinking it. I'm not that bored.

Fine. Do you accept an age gap?

I only like younger girls, especially the sweet and naive ones. Understand?

So you really do like to act like a hero.

You sacrificed your reputation for me today

just to make Jiang Lu Zhi jealous, but was it worth it?

None of your business!

Go, go!

Can I get your WeChat?

You should learn to protect yourself and your reputation.

One more skewer of this.

This one, right?

Yes.

What else?

I also want this tofu skewer. Meatballs.

This one? Okay.

- How much in total? - 20.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

- Thank you. - I didn't eat enough this afternoon.

Come on, eat up!

Mei, how much in total?

Ten.

Thanks, Mei.

Okay.

Thank you for studying with me.

So you bought me some food as compensation.

Don't run!

Stop chasing me!

Is that Kai?

What trouble did he stir up now?

Do you think he can win?

Don't run! Don't run!

No chance he'll win.

- Help, Ya En, Ye Meng! - Stop!

Help me!

Don't run!

Let's go!

- Don't you run! - Don't run!

[No One Bullies Kai]

Meng, who would've thought after all these years in Jiangbei,

you've kept this habit?

From now on, every morning, come to the morning market with me.

Grandma, I like running, so I go for a morning run every day.

You shop alone.

Morning runs are healthy.

This is about when Dr. Gao usually starts his early shift too.

You two could squeeze in a date.

Do you know how many girls are eager to date him?

Listen, even if your leg is broken tomorrow,

you'll crawl there, understood?

Every time I mention this, you play deaf.

Fine. I get it. Go. The family's waiting.

- Are you going or not? - Yeah, I'll go tomorrow.

Hello?

What's Cheng Kai Ran been up to lately?

Cheng Kai Ran? He's made something of himself now.

But I can't explain it all on the phone.

After I got married, Chen Jian didn't let me contact him,

so we haven't seen each other for years.

The scar on his face was from back then.

Yeah. He was such a handsome kid before, but now he has a scar on his face.

So he's been looking for you all along.

A few years back, he kept watching your old house at Nantang'an every day.

After your grandma moved to live with your aunt, he finally stopped.

But he made threats, saying he'd make you pay.

Let me go talk to him.

Don't, don't! Wait for me.

Wait until I'm discharged from the hospital. I'll go to talk to him for you.

Maintain your perfect wife and mother image. Why are you getting involved in this?

Don't worry. I'll handle it myself.

What a coincidence.

You come to my bar, saying it's a coincidence?

Not running away anymore?

Got time? Let's talk about the past.

Okay.

I know you've been holding onto those past events.

I came today to tell you I called the police back then.

But the police couldn't find you.

Because every one of you didn't want to end up at the police station.

Those guys ran away. And you ran off with them.

Hello? Police, I need to report a case.

Is this really police business? We were so close back then.

You watched them drag me away and did nothing to save me.

I didn't realize how serious it was.

You used to pick fights, so I didn't know.

Stop acting right now. What's the point of saying all this now?

So you're pinning all of this on me?

Yes.

Then just stab me. That should satisfy you.

You think I won't?

Kai. No matter what happens,

it's not appropriate for a man to fight a girl.

Let go.

Kai, Jin Yu, what are you doing?

Why are you here?

Jin Yu, how did you hurt your hand?

Why did you come?

Jin Yu has a performance tonight. I finally got time off and came to watch it.

I was hoping Jin Yu could continue tutoring me.

Kai, I really hope you can live well.

If this scar really bothers you, I know a doctor who can remove it.

Jin Yu, are you okay?

Jing, let's go.

Coming.

Let me see your hand.

It's nothing.

Are you gonna keep following me?

I'm not following you. My home is this way too.

Thanks for today.

But that girl looks simple and kind. She must be your type.

I don't want to offend Cheng Kai Ran, and no interest in your love game.

What about Jiang Lu Zhi? Why do you date her?

Because she's prettier than you.

You're truly the most tasteless man I've ever met.

But you're the most tasteful woman I know.

I'm home. We probably don't share the same route now.

Actually, we do. I forgot my key today.

Mind if I borrow your place to get back to mine? Thanks.

Want to come up to my place?

No need.

Then I'll leave.

Still alive?

Yes. For your injury compensation, I'll give it to you together.

Are you made of money? Throwing cash at people every time?

Bye.

Bye. Don't forget to treat that wound.

After all these years, only you're still here.

Why are you coming up?

[Hailan Bay]

Sweetheart. Are your eyes tired?

Mom, I'm so tired.

Here, have some milk and go to bed after finishing this paper.

Mom, I don't want to do this anymore.

Why? If you don't, you'll have to retake the exams again.

Listen. Drink the milk, and you'll feel energized.

Hurry up and drink it. Our baby is so good.

Good job!

Are you asleep? Looks like things are going well lately.

It's nothing serious. Just asking how you are.

In a little while, I'll be on a business trip and I'll make time to visit you.

Dr. Gao, the first batch of goods has been sent.

This is their new product. Come take a look.

The effect.

If he gets the surgery today, he'll be up on his feet tomorrow!

You're a doctor. You know how it works.

You're back.

Why did it take you so long to come back? Dr. Gao has been waiting for you for ages.

Did you go to the hospital again to look after your friend?

Meng has a kind heart.

No, I went to the club last night,

partied all night, and was too tired to come back.

That's so you. Cool.

Miss Ye. We meet again.

You two know each other? Come on, Meng, sit over here.

Move aside. Come.

You didn't sell it, did you?

Sit here.

Dr. Gao, last time you didn't see Meng because she was too busy.

This time, Meng is available. Have a good chat.

Grandma, where are you going? Let's talk together.

Come on. Sit.

Dr. Gao. Since we've already met

and you already know my basic conditions, I'll mention a few small requirements.

Okay.

After marriage, you'll move to live with us.

On workdays, you'll get up before 6:30 every morning.

I value family-oriented people.

So cancel all those work-related dinners or parties, okay?

Okay.

There are many in my family. So breakfast needs separate preparations.

My grandma has weak teeth, so cook her porridge soft and mushy.

My elder aunt likes sweet fried pancakes from South Street. They're greasy.

So use oil-absorbing paper to soak up all the oil.

My second aunt loves West Street's soup dumplings. Right?

That shop's popular. Queue up half an hour in advance, or you'll miss out.

Not for me. I'm dieting.

Isn't that your favorite shop?

And my youngest aunt just returned from abroad, so she likes foreign cuisine.

Prepare bagels or toast for her.

And most importantly, coffee, right? It has to be freshly ground.

How did I do? Does anyone have anything to add?

Why did you hit me?

Grandma has weak teeth.

The eldest aunt likes low-oil sweet fried pancakes.

The second aunt likes soup dumplings from West Street. I'll need to queue for those.

- The youngest aunt likes bagels. - And freshly ground coffee.

Got it. No problem, I've memorized everything.

As it happens, I'm someone who enjoys waking up early.

Any children we have will take my surname. All surnamed Ye, okay?

I'm the only child in this family.

So I've decided to follow the national policy and have two children.

Both will carry the Ye name. You raise them. No problem, right?

Childbearing isn't easy for women. I completely understand your request.

I don't care what my kids' surname is. We'll all be family anyway.

Dr. Gao, why don't you just be honest with me?

How much did Grandma pay you? How could you agree to marry me otherwise?

Grandma said after marriage, I wouldn't need to buy a house or car.

The ancestral house in Nantang'an will be mine. But only after I turn fifty.

By then, that house will be a ruin.

Fine, let's just call this off if you don't agree.

I was joking about the house.

I have my house and car. I mean I agree.

Glad you do. Let's talk.

Sit down.

What are you doing?

Dr. Gao. Let's exchange contact info.

Sure.

Alright, alright.

Why are you sharing contacts?

You youngsters chat.

So only you can have it? Here, scan my code.

- Take it back with you. - Okay.

- Try it yourself first. - Dr. Gao.

- Good for kidneys. - Dr. Gao.

You like coffee too?

Why are you so nosy?

I've been to this place too.

What's with the coffee? A Chinese person drinking coffee daily...

What's wrong?

Drink this tonic.

Li Jin Yu. Are you home? Li Jin Yu!

Morning. Did you sleep well?

Are you borrowing my place to climb the wall again?

No need. I have a key today.

What do you need then?

Our house lost power. I need to borrow a toolbox.

Is that your puppy? So cute! What's its name?

Ping An.

Ping An, I've moved next door, and I'm your neighbor from now on.

What's it doing? Why won't it come down?

It always wants to go to the rooftop. It fails, but it just won't budge. Stubborn thing.

Just like you. Go for it.

How's your hand?

It's nothing serious.

Good that you're okay.

If your hands are damaged, I couldn't possibly pay for it.

Thank you.

Goodbye.

Li Jin Yu.

Anything else?

I just remembered, I'm not great with toolboxes,

so I need to hire an electrician paid by the hour.

Thank you.

Meng.

I've moved to Fang Ya En's place.

This kid...

I found the circuit diagram. Take a look.

You memorized it already?

When I was at the hospital, I found you had a very good memory.

I didn't memorize it.

Then how did you fix it?

Because I already knew how.

You're full of surprises.

Fixed.

That fast? Thanks.

But the lights still aren't on. Are you sure it's fixed?

There was nothing to fix. You forgot to pay the electric bill.

Don't forget to pay my hourly rate.

What's wrong?

Give me your contact info. I'll transfer the money.

Payment QR code.

Paid by the hour. I'll send you payment for one hour.

Is 50 yuan enough?

What are you drinking?

My water dispenser is still not okay. I'm pretty thirsty.

There's water in the fridge. Help yourself.

[Memory Palace]

The Memory Palace. I've seen this book before.

I heard it teaches people to use familiar patterns

to memorize unfamiliar and new information.

It's like having a room in your brain

where each room can store much information, right?

Pretty much, but it doesn't have to be rooms.

Simplify it. It can be a person or even a phrase.

You rogue!

- Mom. - Get out!

The familiar objects which you recall whenever you close your eyes.

When you need to remember,

just use your associative abilities to connect them.

This way, memorization becomes easier.

That's impressive. Which university did you graduate from?

I never graduated. High school diploma.

High school diploma.

What? You elite university graduate look down on high school diplomas?

How could that be? I didn't graduate from any elite school.

Jiang Lu Zhi graduated from an elite university.

Besides, she doesn't look down on you. Why would I look down on you?

We've already broken up.

Right, right, ex-girlfriend.

But this book, Memory Palace, seems genuinely useful.

An amazing memory is not all good things.

Not a good thing? If I had learned it earlier, I might have surpassed Jiang Lu Zhi in exams.

You don't know how hard I studied back then but still couldn't memorize it.

Why do you always compare yourself to Jiang Lu Zhi?

It's not that I want to compete, but didn't you say she was prettier than me?

There are plenty prettier than you. Should you compare with every single one?

Like who? Tell me.

Do you have other business?

No, I came mainly to ask you

if you're free tomorrow. I want to treat you to dinner.

[Jiang Lu Zhi]

Hey, what do you want?

My high school classmate getting married next week asked me to be a bridesmaid.

I'll be in Ningsui for a couple of days.

[Class monitor: You have to be the last bridesmaid.]

[Okay.] Let's meet then, okay? We'll talk face-to-face.

Tomorrow's no good.

You mean dinner tomorrow?

I'm busy tomorrow.

Okay. Another time, then. I'm leaving.

Thanks for the water.

Close the door on your way out.

No problem.

[Husband Li Mu, from his wife, Li Ling Bai]

Jin Yu. What happened?

Dad, Mom doesn't want me anymore.

How could that be? She's just angry for now. That won't happen.

Take me abroad, okay? Don't abandon me.

Alright. I'll talk to Mom after we go back. Go.

Li Jin Yu.

[Li Ling Bai]

Why? Why is it not you who died?

Li Jin Yu.

He's inside, isn't he? Li Jin Yu.

Want to try my heart-shaped double skin milk for you?

I made it myself.

You made it yourself? It's from Zhou's.

I bought it in person. Specially for you.

What's wrong? You look like a stray dog!

If I manage to cheer you up, will I earn some points?

Did something happen?

Aren't you being a bit too concerned as a neighbor?

Has anyone said you're difficult to deal with? Don't eat the double skin milk.

[Zhou's Double Skin Milk] What? You ask Li Jin Yu if he wants to date you?

Louder and I'll go deaf.

I haven't even blamed you for telling me the big news while I'm eating.

I just wondered why you sent me double skin milk kindly today.

Am I the type to abandon friends for romance?

Aren't you?

Then don't eat it.

Give it back.

I told you you'd embarrass yourself.

Just days ago, you said,

"He was Jiang Lu Zhi's ex-boyfriend and I could never be with him."

Look how quickly you've turned into a simp!

Is that what you call simping? I'm just interested because he has the face I like.

My family keeps pressuring me to get married. Don't I just need a boyfriend to keep them quiet?

Oh please. You've been under Jiang Lu Zhi's thumb for years.

You want to get back at her by dating her ex-boyfriend.

Now I failed. The man is hard to deal with.

Speak of the devil.

Why is he here?

I've got new arrivals recently. I need manual labor.

Mrs. Tou said he's free for a part-time job. Let's keep the money among our own.

Ya En.

Ye Meng bought this double skin milk for me. Try it. It's really sweet.

No, thanks.

So you'll hang up these new arrivals

and need to pack some items for warehouse storage.

Others need sorting for today's shipments.

No problem.

Okay. For more details, ask Ye Meng.

- I'll handle the shipping orders. - Let me help you.

Don't. Just focus on your work.

Aren't you capable of polite conversation?

You call her Ya En sweetly with such respect.

But give me nothing but cold shoulders.

Want friendly service? Pay extra.

What are you doing here?

Boss, hope you don't mind me taking a part-time gig.

Go ahead.

Looking for Ya En? I'll get her.

No. I'm here for you. Let's talk outside.

What's up?

I'm here to apologize. I know you deliberately provoked me that day.

You know I could never actually lay hands on you.

And I can't keep a distance from you.

Alright, got it. Anything else?

What's your relationship with that brat?

You're younger than him. Don't say 'brat'.

Anyway, listen. Stay away from him.

Don't be fooled. He treats the old lady well now, but his filial act is fake.

When he first came, he got into fights and beat someone into the ICU.

If the old lady hadn't spent her life savings to pay it off, he'd have been done for.

Cheng Kai Ran, you never got into fights when you were a kid?

Anyway, his scandals are too many to count. He's pure scum.

At my bar, he's always surrounded by women.

He's got every lady in town wrapped around his finger.

Remember Granny Zhang at the town entrance? Her hair's completely white.

The other day, at my bar, he and a woman... I can't...

- I know. - I just can't put it into words.

I know.

You know?

So that was you in the restroom that day. Huh?

You two. When did you meet?

Not long ago.

Not long ago? You just met and he's already helping you deceive me?

That little brat. Seems he forgot who puts food on his table.

He isn't interested in you, right?

Cheng Kai Ran, I'm warning you not to be reckless.

If I really lose it, I can be pretty unpredictable.

If I find someone giving him trouble, you'll be held responsible.

Why are you still here?

Wait, Ye Meng, I'm...

Kai, your presence is a great honor. What's with the aggressive attitude?

Looking for a fight?

You... You're disabled, Ya En?

Stay out of it. I've been cursed.

If you ever need help with anything,

just tell me directly.

I'll send someone else from my bar.

Your people look intimidating. With them here, who'd enter?

My place would shut down in days. I'm fine.

Busy?

Why are you here?

I heard you injured your leg and came to check on you.

Stop pretending, will you? Didn't I tell you?

After our cooling-off period ends, meet me at the civil affairs bureau.

I want to take my son back to stay for some days. His grandma misses him.

Now you want to be a good dad?

Ye Meng, I hear you're barely hanging on in Jiangbei.

You're quite funny.

After repeating school for years to get into a crummy university, you still achieved nothing.

Just go back to your hometown, find a stable job,

and maybe even land a decent person to be your husband.

Who are you? Want a beating?

Who are you?

Let me formally introduce you. Chen Jian, Ya En's ex-husband.

He's an extremely 'decent person'.

Watch your tone. And what's this 'ex-husband' nonsense?

- We're not even fully divorced yet. - Almost there, almost.

If you want to shorten the divorce cooling-off period, it's okay.

Ya En can sue you immediately.

The only reason she's sparing your dignity is you're her son's father.

Just get out already. I already know your demand.

When Jia Yu comes back, I'll consider his opinion.

Fine. Be careful who you hang out with. Don't lead our kid astray.

Ye Meng. So this is the person you're rooting for?

Watching you get humiliated, he won't even stand up for you.

You need me to step in?

Do I need it?

Alright, alright. Since you've found a part-time job, no need to come to my bar.

If you ever need anything in the future, just go to Ye.

Kai, take some fruits with you.

Keep them for yourselves, you two.

♫ You ♫

♫ The moment I see you ♫

♫ The moment I think of you ♫

♫ The moment I hear any news of you ♫

♫ My heart is touched ♫

♫ My mind is occupied ♫

♫ Go ♫

♫ Where to go ♫

♫ How to escape ♫

♫ Those memories of you ♫

♫ Have drowned me ♫

♫ I can't let go ♫

♫ I remain silent ♫

♫ My words stuck in my throat ♫

♫ Maybe this'll end the sorrow ♫

♫ Pretending to be determined ♫

♫ I'm still trapped at the starting point ♫

♫ The most perfect lie ♫

♫ I even deceive myself ♫

♫ If love means letting go ♫

♫ Let's sever all connections ♫

♫ But why ♫?

♫ The moment tears fall ♫

♫ I don't want you to leave ♫