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♪I woke up in a strange place♪

♪The sunlight here is blindingly bright♪

♪Pages rustle, and I hear a loud voice♪

♪I've become the center of the story♪

♪I must escape this dream♪

♪Yet why does my heart surrender before you♪

♪Clearly, it's a fake plot♪

♪A fake world♪

♪Yet eventually, my heart is open to you♪

=My Page in the 90s= (Adapted from "Bye, Wild Weasel")

=Episode 16=

(Why do girls reject you?)

Mr. Gao.

(Why did the confession fail?)

What are you doing?

You've not had water recently.

I brought you some.

If that's all, you may go.

Mr. Gao,

you're not yourself.

I shouldn't have told you.

I'm just concerned about you.

If you don't want this,

I can forget right now.

Then forget it.

Just tell me.

I can help you figure it out, right?

What could you help me with?

You're not her family.

Then I'll leave.

(Family.)

Today,

I'll pick you up from school after work.

Then let's grab something nice, okay?

You don't have to work today, and I don't have to go to school.

Why?

Haiming.

Le'er.

Y-You... Why are you here?

Haiming, you tell her.

I've taken the day off.

I'm fully cooperating.

Who told you to take leave?

After you told me about Le'er last time,

I gave it serious thought.

Transferring schools is best for her.

Today, I want to show her some potential schools.

Right.

B-But I have to work today, don't I?

Th-then you...

I'm just providing options.

The final decision

is up to you two.

Besides,

the person who decides your work schedule is right here.

Right, but I...

Huan'er, stop hesitating. Let's go.

W-Well...

Le'er, going out with Huan'er and her boyfriend?

Yes.

Aren't they two a perfect match?

A good-looking couple.

Don't forget to invite me to the wedding.

Get in the car.

Get in.

Which school are you visiting first?

Dele has better teaching staff.

Yucai has a great campus

(Yucai Secondary School Materials) and a progressive vision.

And Airely and Mingmei too.

All are good private schools.

Which school has the tastiest snacks nearby?

Yeah.

I choose the one with the best snacks.

That's way too casual.

I don't think it's casual.

It's very important.

I'll take you somewhere.

Wow, so much delicious food here.

It smells amazing.

This place is close to Mingmei, Dele, and Yucai.

You can take a look first.

Later, we can help you analyze

the details on the three schools.

And I've talked with the schools.

Le'er's great grades are why

we have options.

Huan'er, I want that chicken leg.

I'll have one too.

I want this grilled chicken leg.

Okay, two grilled chicken legs.

And an order of fries and chicken strips.

Isn't this a bit unhealthy for a kid?

Do you want to win over Huan'er?

Eat.

One more chicken leg, please. Thanks.

Here.

- How much? - Thanks.

Fifteen in total.

Okay.

Here.

Thanks.

Thanks.

I'll pass.

You have no childhood.

No childhood.

That's right.

CEO stereotype.

Let's go then.

Where to?

To patch up your childhood.

(This place has the best food.)

How'd you get it all over your hair?

You little kid.

Done.

Huan'er, are you sure you two aren't dating?

What do you know, kid?

Eat your candy.

I'm not a kid.

The other day, I saw you two downstairs...

What did you see?

I didn't see anything.

You saw it?

I really didn't.

Lin Le'er, did you see it?

I didn't see anything at all.

You know what?

Liu Yaozu from my class is chasing after me non-stop.

If he had even part of your style

or looks,

I'd give him the time of day.

- Did you have a crush? - No.

Can't a girl have guy friends?

Ignore him.

I think it's perfectly normal.

You spend over eight hours together at school daily.

It's only natural to develop some vague feelings, right?

No need to worry.

With so many students at school, it won't become serious.

So, for two people's feelings to deepen,

they need plenty of alone time together.

Alone time.

Huan'er, you haven't read enough romance novels.

Look how slow your romantic progress is.

I haven't read enough romance novels?

I've read more romance novels than salt you've eaten.

Then you weren't paying attention.

You're not applying the techniques flexibly.

I read them at triple speed.

Lin Huan'er, come in.

Good morning.

Morning.

Mr. Gao, you wanted to confirm your schedule with me, right?

There's a trial sales event tomorrow at 3 PM.

I sent you an email earlier to confirm this.

Mr. Gao, any other instructions?

If not, I'll get back to work.

If anything I've done has made you feel uncomfortable

at work

or if you really dislike it...

I don't dislike it.

Then why?

It's just...

I'm going back to work.

Luo.

What's up?

Where's Mr. Gao?

He's sick. I don't know where he went yesterday.

- He likely caught a chill. - Is it serious?

Burning up at 40 degrees.

His parents are abroad, so there's no one to look after him.

What?

Why not visit the hospital with such a fever?

I told him. He refused.

You know Mr. Gao.

Work comes before health.

He asked me to bring some files to him.

Alright, I'm off.

Luo,

I'll come with you.

I need to deliver a file to him anyway.

He needs to confirm it.

Fine.

There's a lot to do at the office.

You go ahead. I'm leaving.

(Mr. Gao, Lin Huan'er is there.)

Gao Haiming?

You're here.

How did you get so sick?

I caught a chill and got a cold.

Did you bring the trial sales report?

I did bring it.

But you shouldn't look at it now.

Get better first.

It's fine.

Taken any medicine?

Wait, where are Mr. Lu and Ms. Fang?

Why is no one looking after you?

They had some family matters to attend to.

I let them go handle those matters.

Both of them have family matters at the same time?

Such a coincidence.

Right.

I see.

Could it be they're a couple?

Yes.

That explains it.

Did you take your temperature?

Not yet.

- What are you doing? - Stay back.

I may infect you.

It's fine. Where's your first-aid kit?

I'll get it.

No need, really.

A lie-down will do.

That won't do.

Let's see if you have a fever.

- A lie-down will do. - I'll get it.

- I'm fine. - I'll find it.

Lie down.

I...

What happened?

He told us to take a break. Let's do as he said.

Alright.

But why do I feel my ears burning?

Mine feel a bit warm too.

Here. Take it first. I'll check out in a few minutes.

I didn't notice you had so many fighter jet models last time I was here.

Yeah.

Is that one new?

It looks very similar to the one before.

Look closely. They are different.

Are they?

Let me see.

I can't see any difference at all.

Is it time?

Not yet.

It's almost time.

Not yet.

Let me see.

Not yet.

Give it to me.

No?

Here.

It might be broken.

Forty-two degrees?

How is it possible to have a fever that high?

You must go to the hospital.

No, I... I don't need to...

No. Forty-two degrees is dangerous.

You could die.

I need rest.

You must go to the hospital. Now.

It's time. Hurry.

Give me the thermometer.

It's not ready yet.

It's ready. It's definitely been five minutes.

Give it to me.

Fine.

36.8 degrees?

Mr. Gao, if you didn't want to work, you could've just said so.

Why fake being sick?

The thermometer is broken.

Childish.

Unbelievable.

Tell me, what were you thinking?

If we actually went to the hospital,

what would you tell the doctor?

You'd be found out anyway.

I'd play it by ear.

I'll take you home.

Did you break the car?

I...

Do you know how to fix it?

If you don't,

let's just wait in the car.

It's cold out here.

I can fix it. I really can.

Don't take it off.

It's okay.

Dress warmer.

You'll catch a cold.

It's cold.

I'm fine.

See?

- You're stubborn. - I'm fine.

- Really. - Get in.

I can... I can fix it.

Hurry.

Forget about fixing it. Get in the car.

What is it?

39.1 degrees?

Not too bad.

Not too bad?

At least it's not 42 degrees.

How can you even say that?

Now you'll have to stay and take care of me.

Are you a masochist?

It's okay.

I'm thinking maybe I should take you to the hospital.

I'm fine.

I took fever reducers. I'll be better soon.

Then get some rest.

I'll head back now.

Don't you think you should stay and take care of me?

Aren't Mr. Lu and Ms. Fang here?

They went back home because of family matters.

Didn't you arrange those family matters?

They did have matters.

I find it hard to believe.

Don't lie to me.

Forget it.

Just go back.

I can take care of myself.

Wait. Alright, alright.

I'll stay to care for you.

Is that really okay?

It's totally okay.

I'll go back tonight.

We'll talk about it when tonight comes.

Tonight, I...

Alright. We'll talk about it later.

Your stomach is growling.

It's yours.

Okay. I'll cook something for you.

No. Just stay in bed.

Who do you think I am?

I can cook as well.

Just wait.

No.

Stir-frying is too complicated.

I don't know how.

But if it's soup or congee,

that takes too long.

What should I do?

♪Old photos, yellowed♪

♪Timelines, tangled♪

Try it.

Okay.

You know what?

My pasta is way better than Angel Hair.

How is it?

It's good.

What inspired this?

I discovered by accident

that a rice cooker is perfect for lazy cooks.

♪Love's time machine, flies, flies, flies♪

♪Through centuries, just to meet you♪

♪Love's time machine keeps on turning♪

♪Streaking across the sky♪

Are you full?

Then I'll clean the dishes later and head home.

Stay here tonight.

I... I'm worried my fever might spike tonight.

But I...

Where could I sleep if I stay?

The guest room.

I didn't bring toiletries.

The guest room has some.

I don't have a change of clothes either.

You can wear mine.

♪Through centuries, just to meet you♪

Then...

Then I should call Mengmeng and let her know.

You rest.

♪Just to hold you♪

What's wrong?

You look so gloomy.

Anything happened?

Every time I think about the singing competition,

I get really irritable and anxious.

I think I should withdraw.

Why?

Mengmeng, look.

You sing beautifully.

And you're so gorgeous.

You'd win just by standing there.

It's not that simple.

This is a major competition after all.

I've seen many contestants on TV before.

Some have even released albums.

I... I'm not a professional, and...

Hello? Huan'er?

Mengmeng, well, I...

I won't be back tonight.

Are you going home?

For how many days?

Just two or three days.

I'm not quite sure yet.

Okay. Talk to you later.

Wait. Something's off. What are you doing?

I'm chatting with Hu Tiehan.

I need to go.

Romance over friendship.

Mengmeng,

just hold onto your happiness.

I didn't expect you to still keep it.

You gave me that for my birthday in 11th grade.

I tucked it into my wallet back then.

And it's been there since.

I remember that year for your birthday,

the whole class came.

They gave you brand-name stuff, imported snacks,

3D greeting cards, and so on.

And I just gave you this thing.

What do you mean by that?

For me, this was the best gift I received that year.

How can something bought with money compare to the thing you drew?

In my eyes, you are also the best.

I mean in the singing competition.

Yes, some have released albums as professionals,

and have shown it to everyone on TV.

But so what?

I believe your only rival is yourself.

At least I think

you are unique.

Your singing is the best.

You have your own naturalness and purity. You're irreplaceable.

I need to use the restroom.

(Miss Lin, please come in.)

(What are your orders, Mr. Gao?)

(I should take my medicine now.)

(Take the fever reducer thrice daily and one pill each time.)

(Cooling patches are in the nightstand's top drawer.)

(Hot water is in the thermos. Please help yourself.)

(Okay.)

You've triggered an impromptu quest.

The quest is Compulsory Wall Slam.

Complete it within three minutes.

Or it expires.

Compulsory Wall Slam?

Are you kidding me?

What kind of lousy quest is this?

I won't do it.

If you fail to complete the quest in time,

you will face system punishment.

Go ahead and punish me.

Isn't it just a reset?

Reset it.

Why don't you

just send me back to before I even came here?

End it all.

Player, please carefully use

the time rewind feature after spoilers.

You only have one chance left.

I've always wondered what will happen

when they're used up.

You claim it's serious,

but never say what'll happen.

The consequences will be severe.

Please be cautious.

Three-minute countdown begins now.

Wait, wait.

What's up?

Did you take your medicine?

I did.

Well...

Do you need something?

No, I'm just checking on you.

Do you want to get up and walk around?

No.

You don't?

You've been lying down for so long.

Get up and move around.

Didn't you tell me to rest?

Yes,

but actually,

sitting like this for so long impedes blood circulation.

It's bad for recovering from a cold.

Get up and walk around a little.

You'll recover from the cold faster.

Then I'll do so after my fever breaks.

One minute remaining for the timed quest.

Player, please hurry.

Don't you enjoy walking?

Let's walk.

- No time to explain. - Wait...

- Hurry. - I... I'm not ready.

You are.

- Wait. - Didn't you take medicine?

Where are you going?

I'll go here.

Congratulations on completing the timed quest.

Congratulations.

The target's fondness toward you has increased to 82 percent.

What's this?

Well,

I was just worried that with your fever,

you might be unsteady.

I was just fine lying down earlier.

Then maybe you're better off resting in bed.

You should go back and lie down now.

I... I'll get back to work.

Thank you.

No problem.

Well...

I'm leaving.

Do you want to come in and eat?

It's mealtime right now.

No thanks, I still have duty.

I'll go now.

Okay.

Bye.

Bye.

Mengmeng.

Are you free in a few days?

Yes.

Gao Haiming?

♪Entwined worries linger♪

♪My heart is not empty, yet pain remains♪

♪Now I see what passed between us♪

♪Walking through the crowd to meet you♪

♪Going through surging tides of people♪

♪Until the world's end♪

♪If I could♪

♪Keep loving you♪

♪Hearing two hearts♪

♪Beating together♪

♪If I could♪

♪Stay resting in your arms♪

♪I'd trade the rest of my life for it♪

♪Entwined worries linger♪

♪My heart is not empty, yet pain remains♪

♪Now I see what passed between us♪

♪Walking through the crowd to meet you♪

♪Going through surging tides of people♪

♪Until the world's end♪

♪If I could♪

♪Keep loving you♪

♪Hearing two hearts♪

♪Beating together♪

♪If I could♪

♪Stay resting in your arms♪

♪I'd trade the rest of my life for it♪