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ADAPTED FROM GU MAN'S NOVEL, SHINE ON ME

MISSED CALL, LIN YUSEN

Xiguang, look outside.

Lin bought a ton of fireworks.

He must be trying to cheer you up.

Kind of cheesy though.

All right. Thanks, sir.

LIN: SORRY

LIN: IMAGE

I CAME ACROSS A SKIER WITH A HEAD INJURY.

LIN

I'm sorry. I didn't realize the message didn't go through.

I'm sorry.

Stop apologizing.

So it was just a bad signal and the message didn't go through.

But why didn't you tell me at the hospital?

Right then,

my head was a mess.

And

I had a pretty selfish moment.

Like what?

I thought about not texting you at all.

I CAME ACROSS A SKIER WITH A HEAD INJURY.

I came across a skier with a head injury.

Possible intracranial bleed. I'm riding along to the hospital.

Why?

Because…

Just think of it

as I wanted you to worry.

I wanted to know if you would.

How could you even think that?

I'd worry about a complete stranger if they were hurt.

Much less you.

I know that now.

You even came all the way to the hospital for me.

I'm sorry.

I got caught up in my own head.

I should've checked whether my message went through.

Also, this.

The firework you pocketed the other day.

Yeah.

I just swung by the hotel to pick it up.

That night, you suddenly asked me to feed the deer

and set off fireworks.

Was it because that day, they told you about my family

after you got back?

Yeah, sort of.

I'm only realizing it now.

I'm sorry.

I didn't know I could be this dense.

Why do you keep apologizing?

Why did you buy so many fireworks?

Are you trying to pay me back?

No.

I just felt like I messed up pretty badly.

I didn't feel right showing up empty-handed.

So…

But I'm going to need you to go back and grab a lighter.

Wait here.

-Xiguang, wait up. -What?

-What? -What's wrong with you?

How could you forgive him so fast?

It was all a misunderstanding.

He actually did text me.

The signal must've been bad, so it didn't go through.

He was busy with the patient and didn't notice.

Look,

he sent me a screenshot of the message.

See?

I told you there was no need to be that upset.

But you have an even bigger problem now.

It's one thing to stop being mad,

but after all that fuming, how can you be such a pushover?

You can't handle a relationship like this, all right?

Jiang Rui,

I've realized you're just an armchair expert

who's never been in a relationship.

Never been in a…

What?

But I'm a guy.

You can't be like this. Listen.

Find an excuse and stay mad for a while longer.

Where am I supposed to find one?

Let me see.

-Give me that. -Let me think.

Got it.

When you confronted him outside the hospital,

why didn't he explain himself then

and let you stay mad for nothing?

That's a big deal too.

He just explained

that part.

But I guess

I shouldn't have let him off the hook that easily.

Exactly.

Here's the lighter. Go back out and get mad again.

I'll be watching you from upstairs.

Fine. Wait here.

You got this.

Xiguang, you're the best.

His hand is messed up and he can't perform surgery anymore.

Back then,

watching those doctors

might have reminded him of who he used to be.

He mentioned his head was a mess.

Is that what's bothering him?

That's a lot of variety.

I grabbed everything the owner recommended.

Which one do you want to set off first?

This one.

Hurry up.

Be quick.

Why are they setting off fireworks?

The fireworks aren't running away.

They should set them off when I am with them!

There are sparklers too.

How much are these?

No idea.

I just paid for everything all at once.

Can I have one for two yuan?

What do you want it for?

Give me the lighter.

This is a reward.

Someone got a second chance at life

thanks to what you learned.

Thank you.

Xiguang is so hopeless.

But you were definitely a bit much today,

and there are things you could've done better.

I'm adding it all to your tab.

I'll do my best

to make sure this is the last time.

"Do your best"?

I promise.

That's more like it.

But there's one thing on your tab

we can settle right now.

What's that?

Wait a second.

Jiang Rui!

Come down! Let's go grab some hot pot.

Is there even a restaurant open now?

Yeah, I called ahead to check.

Okay, I'll be down in a second.

I guess I'm just as hopeless.

You're back.

How's the patient?

Is everything okay?

Earlier, Xiguang's mom called and…

What's wrong?

Mom,

something bad

happened to me a while back.

What happened?

You can tell me.

Later on,

I convinced myself to let it go.

And I thought I had.

But these past few months,

I've felt so conflicted.

I kept telling myself to move on

and just follow my instincts,

to let her in,

to get closer to her.

But every now and then,

in the middle of the night,

I'd start questioning myself,

"How can you forget that so easily?"

But today,

everything changed.

Lin Yusen!

I don't think

I'll ever have to suffer through that again.

I finally feel whole.

I'm not quite sure what you're talking about,

but I'm happy for you.

I think there might have been some misunderstandings.

Back when our friends were acting as messengers,

maybe things didn't get passed along properly.

I was avoiding it before,

so I never asked.

But I think

I need to find out exactly what happened.

I didn't expect you to…

Happy…

Chinese New Year.

Jiaqi, where are you right now? Is it a good time to talk?

Yeah…

I'm abroad with some friends.

We're out at sea.

Forget it. Let me know when you're back.

I'll come by and see you. I have something to ask you.

Urgent?

Important?

It's okay.

It's not that pressing.

It's not that big of a deal anymore.

We were supposed to be having a great time on this trip.

I never imagined things would end up like this.

Kevin is in the ICU now,

and there's nothing we can do.

HR said they'll go into the office tomorrow to pull his files

and reach out to his parents.

I have Kevin's phone with me.

If his parents call,

I can pick up and let them know.

But I remember them being out of the country.

I doubt they'll be able to make it back anytime soon.

You guys should head back to Shanghai tomorrow as planned.

No point in everyone staying here.

I'll stay behind to look after him.

You're staying here alone?

Yeah.

I've already cleared it with my family and Mr. Song.

I'll wait until his parents arrive.

Plus, I can help with the legwork

for his transfer back to Shanghai.

Are you sure?

It doesn't feel right for us to just leave.

Kevin is in the ICU,

so there's no point in us staying here.

Plus, the company needs someone back at the office.

I've got experience looking after patients.

This trip to Changbai Mountain was my idea anyway.

It's only right that I do a bit more.

It's settled then.

You guys head back to Shanghai tomorrow.

I'll pack my things and stay in the town.

Let's finish up and get back.

Can you take Kevin's suitcase back with you tomorrow?

I'll take these to the hospital.

I'm going to go back and pack my things.

Dang it, Mia.

I think I'm really falling for him.

Please, wasn't it obvious?

No, this is different.

Before today,

it was just about his looks and how capable he is.

But now,

I've seen that he's genuinely kind

and actually steps up.

I know in this day and age,

calling someone "kind" sounds a little cheesy.

But I still feel like

it's the rarest thing you can find in a person.

See?

She's got her boyfriend with her. And he's hot.

But

they don't look like a couple.

Look at other couples.

They're all hand-in-hand, like they're attached at the hip.

Zhuang,

I think I see the guy who's chasing your student's cousin.

He looks so slick out there.

Seems like a total pro.

Chasing who?

The one chasing your student's cousin.

Excuse me, do you happen to have an umbrella?

Thanks so much.

SUGAR

That looks so good.

I found these in the fridge and figured I'd whip something up.

Well,

if the fridge magically refills itself every day,

would you keep whipping something up like this?

Yes.

Eating hotel food all the time isn't…

It doesn't feel right for me to just tag along and eat your food.

Xu, you're so impressive.

When Ms. Zhang is away,

we can finally have some decent, home-cooked meals.

Hotel food is way too expensive and the hygiene is questionable.

It even upset Xiguang's stomach.

You've got something on your face. Let me see.

Why would you tell him about my stomach issues?

Is that a secret?

Of course it is. You're ruining my image.

Xu found out ages ago.

SO, WHAT EXACTLY IS GOING ON BETWEEN YOU AND LIN YUSEN?

If I were you, I'd just ask her out.

No. When they walked past us just now,

I should have just shouted out to them.

Nie Xiguang.

Mr. Lin.

-Let me help you with those. -Thanks.

Come on.

-All right, everyone, hop in. -Okay.

Hi, guys.

-Hey there. -Hi.

-Thanks for letting us hitch a ride. -Don't mention it.

We're heading to Tianchi Lake anyway.

-Thank you. -Got all your things?

Once we're done at the lake, we'll head straight to the airport.

We've already got a car meeting us there.

-Okay. -Thanks again.

No problem.

Good morning.

Great.

It's all just snow though. Can't see anything.

-Stop it. -Use your imagination a little, would you?

Come on, let's take a photo and make a wish.

Here we go. Three, two, one.

Cheese.

Over there, where the crowd is gathering,

you'll find the famous hot spring eggs.

Would anyone like to try some?

They're different from the ones at the hotel.

I'll go grab some.

Go ahead.

Don't go.

Come back here. Be good.

Come back.

Honey, didn't you say at breakfast

a few days ago that there was no rush and to wait it out?

-Why the sudden change of heart? -Gosh.

That's because I hadn't seen Lin yet and could stay calm.

After seeing him today,

I think he's a perfect match

for Xiguang.

Good thing

there weren't any heartthrobs around when I was chasing your mom.

Otherwise, you wouldn't even be here.

Dad,

can you not sell yourself short?

You're actually pretty handsome.

I don't care if you want to put yourself down,

but everyone says I look like you.

They were selling duck eggs over there too,

so we bought a bunch of everything.

-Mr. Luo, Ms. Sheng. -Ms. Jiang.

Thanks.

-Xiguang. -Thanks.

We should exchange contact info.

Sure thing.

Lin,

did you get paid for your stint as a ski instructor?

Technically, yeah.

But I ended up paying it back tenfold.

Listen to him complaining.

Consider this your back pay.

Taking a cut now?

Gosh, this is way too much.

I didn't mean you two. I meant this egg.

Sorry, everyone.

It's time to catch our ride.

-All right. -Okay.

Let's get moving.

-Let's go. -All right.

There's really no place like home.

Luo, I still want to come back when I retire.

Whatever you say.

I'll follow you wherever you go.

-Safe travels. -Thanks.

Xiguang,

bring your mom to Switzerland sometime.

Everything's on me.

No matter what our relationship ends up being.

Thank you, Ms. Sheng.

Mom,

it sounds like you're going behind my back.

If you don't step up your game, there's not much I can do.

We'd love to have you all over.

Right. You're all welcome to visit Switzerland anytime.

We're heading off now.

Goodbye, everyone.

Jiang Rui,

let's hit the slopes again sometime.

I'm definitely beating you next time.

Then tell your cousin

not to name the tournament the "Xiguang Cup."

Instructor Lin, you should get in.

Goodbye.

All right, let's head out.

-Bye. -We're off. Bye.

-See you! -Bye!

We're leaving tomorrow too.

Any plans for tonight?

It'll be late when we get back.

Let's walk around for a bit. We still have to pack tonight anyway.

TIANCHI COUNTY PEOPLE'S HOSPITAL

We went ice rafting this afternoon. It was so much fun.

You've been skiing with us this whole time,

so you missed out, didn't you?

My mom and Mr. Luo already did it.

I'll just do it next time.

Mr. Zhuang.

Mr. Lin.

I just came by to check on the patient.

Me, too.

Thank you, Mr. Lin.

It's the least I could do.

After all, I used to be a doctor.

I have a flight to catch, so I'll head out first.

Safe travels.

I didn't have my hands on my hips when I was mad, right?

His idea of artistic expression?

Even though you're a total pain,

it's such a shame that these little snowmen

have to be left behind at Changbai Mountain.

It's okay.

You're taking the creator back with you.

I heard you were with your mom.

How is she doing?

She looks great.

Though she keeps complaining about putting on weight.

A little extra weight is good for her.

She used to be way too thin.

She was obsessed with staying a size zero.

That's just not healthy.

I told her the same thing.

But she's not happy about it.

She's fixated on losing it.

Well, you need to be firm with her.

I have zero control over her.

That's true.

With that temper of hers,

no one can tell her what to do.

Yusen,

you're getting back to work in Suzhou tomorrow,

so I won't keep you any longer.

Come and have dinner with me whenever you're free.

Don't forget

the banquet next month.

I won't.

Grandpa, Mr. Li, I'll head out now.

-All right. -Drive safe.

I've dug into it.

The leak came from Bokai's wife's side.

Her relatives in Changbai Mountain ran into Weiai,

and they made sure the news got back to you.

I figured as much.

After all these years,

they still haven't learned a thing, have they?

Always using the same old cheap tricks.

Weiai has been away for so long,

yet they still feel threatened by her to stir trouble with me.

I bet they're hoping

Weiai won't get a penny when I'm gone.

Maybe

they wanted you to know that Weiai is doing okay.

Do you honestly believe that?

Honestly, I've lost track of how long it's been

since I last saw her.

In the blink of an eye,

Yusen's all grown up.

How could she be so heartless

to her dad

and her son?

In Weiai's heart,

the one she blames most is probably herself.

If she truly hated you,

she wouldn't have let Yusen

stay in touch with you all these years.

I need a moment to myself.

You got quite worked up a few days ago and your heart started acting up.

It would be best

if you went back inside now.

About the banquet early next month,

do you think we should keep the guest list small?

I'm worried it might be too much of a strain on you.

It's fine.

Let's stick to the plan.

I know

my own limits.

Are you still going

with Xingjie for the banquet?

Sometimes,

it's only when you're at the top

that you can see people's true colors.

When someone thinks they've already won,

how they act then

is who they really are.

Was it you who told Dad

about Weiai coming back?

That was so unnecessary.

Dad already decided to groom Xingjie as his successor.

Why are you still pulling these little tricks?

Did you really think you could keep it from him?

If you had been more capable,

I wouldn't have had to resort to these tricks 20 years ago.

A woman only resorts to scheming when her man is useless.

Unbelievable.

Where are you going?

Chinese New Year isn't even over yet, and you already can't sit still?

Nie Chengyuan is in Shanghai.

I'm going to see him.

Why the long face?

Don't get me started. Just family drama.

I heard your dad

has been keeping Xingjie by his side lately,

showing him the ropes.

I thought you'd be on cloud nine right now.

It was supposed to be a done deal,

but Yao Shu just had to stir the pot.

I called her out, and now she's giving me attitude.

If not for the fact that her brothers are still useful…

What about you?

Chinese New Year is barely over.

What brings you to Shanghai?

I got bored of Wuxi,

so I brought the ladies here for a change of pace.

They're shopping at the mall. I didn't have the patience to follow them.

You're still with your first love?

At your age, you're still acting this clingy?

You're not planning to bring her to my dad's birthday banquet, are you?

I'm not that foolish.

That's good.

Otherwise, Yao Shu will start nagging again

about me hanging out with a bad influence.

She didn't complain when I was helping you make money.

Now that she's the mother of the heir,

she's really high and mighty, isn't she?

I don't get it.

She and Jiang Yun

aren't really close either.

I heard they're inviting a lot of people to the banquet.

Your dad usually keeps a low profile.

Why all the fanfare?

Is he planning to announce Xingjie as the successor?