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[Love Between Lines]

[Episode 19]

How about this, Miss Liu?

As long as you buy me a string of candied hawthorns,

I'll give this ring...

Where did these shoes come from?

Someone abandoned them and threw them away, of course.

The owner of these shoes

gave me

5 yellow fish

in exchange for

the only pair of shoes in my shop.

Five yellow fish?

Yeah!

This girl's got real guts.

Of course,

I didn't just take her money without giving anything.

She said there was something

she really wanted.

But she couldn't get it, no matter how hard she tried.

She looked quite upset,

so I gave her a suggestion.

What suggestion?

[Marriage Certificate]

There's a rule in Rongcheng.

Once you sign a marriage certificate,

you can obtain any item in the city.

I gave that girl one.

Commander, would you like one, too?

Getting married here

will be damned.

Boss, why are you cursing me?

T-This is just part of my character setting.

Li Yue!

Do you listen to me?

Then marry me.

You got the marriage certificate?

But it needs the signature of a mayoral candidate

before it can be sent to the registration office to take effect.

Let's go get Chief Feng's signature.

Nope,

I have someone in mind.

[Marriage Certificate Zhang Bolun, Liu Rushi]

Commander Qin,

no one in Rongcheng is more suitable

than you to be our marriage witness.

It's fine

if you don't want to give this ring to me.

Li Yue and I...

Zhang Bolun.

Bolun and I...

We're getting it no matter what.

Now,

please be our marriage witness

and help sign this.

What do you see in him?

He's optimistic, cheerful,

and friendly.

And he does whatever I say.

Most importantly,

he likes me.

Is your relationship real?

Absolutely real.

Commander Qin,

please rest assured.

I promise I will treat her well.

You've asked enough questions.

Please sign it now.

Actually, you could...

Commander.

If shoes don't fit,

I'll just get a new pair.

If a path leads nowhere,

I'll take a different one.

If one person is not right for me,

I'll just find someone similar.

It's no big deal.

Bye.

This marriage certificate cannot be validated.

Why?

[In your dreams.]

Day is breaking.

Miss, I'm afraid you'll have to accept it.

[Rongcheng Civil Affairs Bureau]

Do you enjoy fooling me?

Do you still think

that anyone can play the role of Qin Xiaoyi?

Others will be defeated by you over and over again.

But I won't.

So it's a mistake

for you to choose someone else.

You should win the game with me.

Have you ever considered

what I'm really fretting over?

Forget it.

Both on stage and off,

I don't want to guess what's in your mind anymore.

I'm sick of you messing with me and then helping me,

pushing me away and then coming back to me.

I can't help but have my mood

fluctuate up and down due to your attitude.

Why should I put up with this?

The game is over.

I don't care about winning or losing.

And you

also don't concern me anymore.

♪ I moved closer to you, and you moved closer to me ♪

♪ The motionless night began to shimmer ♪

♪ The fireworks bear witness, as if ♪

♪ They're waiting for the words we want to say ♪

♪ I moved closer to you, and you moved closer to me ♪

♪ It felt as if two lonely islands had finally ♪

♪ Gotten closer and slipped into the flow of time together ♪

♪ I won't wander anymore ♪

Don't end it like this.

♪ As long as we're together, we can empathize with even the falling leaves ♪

♪ The secrets in memory are ♪

♪ Exchanged in our eyes as we're being brave ♪

♪ How long have we waited to grow familiar from strangers? ♪

♪ Destiny made me cross paths with you ♪

♪ I hold you in my heart ♪

♪ Belief itself works wonders for life ♪

♪ I moved closer to you, and you moved closer to me ♪

♪ It felt as if two lonely islands had finally ♪

♪ Held hands and slipped into the flow of time together ♪

Where is Qin Xiaoyi?

Where did Qin Xiaoyi go?

No idea. I didn't see him.

Dear players, please

♪ I won't wander anymore ♪

exit in an orderly manner.

Let's go.

S-Someone is coming.

What should we do?

What are you doing here?

Just now, when the game ended,

quite a few players were asking where you went.

Looking forward to seeing you again in Rongcheng.

-See you again. -See you again.

Let's go.

Time to go.

Are they gone?

Come on.

Be careful.

I'll take my leave now.

The next group will be coming soon.

Hold on.

Go ahead.

I'll wait for you outside later.

You know,

my acting style is kind of different

from Qin Xiaoyi's today.

Not quite the same.

Really?

Yes.

Xiu.

When did you come out?

Just now.

You didn't notice it.

Is that so?

It was quite fun today.

Yeah.

I think the murder mystery game is pretty fun.

Yep,

it's really interesting.

And I think Li Yue is good at deduction, too.

Did you just peek at me?

I was looking quite openly.

When we were getting out, did you notice

that Qin Xiaoyi's lipstick shade today

looked pretty nice?

I was thinking the same thing.

But I remember

during the game,

he wasn't wearing any lipstick.

Thank you.

The pocket watch, the ring.

If we keep playing like this,

Commander Qin, all your ornaments

will be mine.

Then just take them all.

Really?

Then, Commander Qin, you'd better think carefully

about what you'll let me take next time.

Have you seen Mr. Xiao?

Are you waiting for me?

Perfect.

I didn't drive today. Give me a ride.

Let's go.

Then I'll take a taxi.

Come on! Don't take a taxi.

It's on our way.

We'll drive you home. Let's go.

Get in the car.

Let's take Hu Xiu home first. She lives close by.

We'll drop you off first.

Wait, Hu Xiu.

Your hair is a bit messy.

Is it?

Come on, you two.

You think you can hide it from me?

You're still falling out with each other.

I just found it weird earlier.

You were standing together at the gate,

yet back to back.

You didn't say a word

all the way here.

I had to be the one making conversation.

You two have been like this for a while now.

What's this big conflict that you can't resolve?

What on earth are you mad at?

Don't say anything.

Xiao,

Hu Xiu is a girl.

It's normal for her to be shy.

You should take the initiative.

You have a mouth.

Isn't it for clearing up misunderstandings?

Right?

Hu Xiu,

want a mint?

Yes.

What flavor is this mint?

Tastes like a mothball.

Hu Xiu, don't eat it.

I think it's quite sweet.

Your taste is

quite unique.

♪ Under streetlights, I grow tired again ♪

♪ Dust in the wind drifts past now and then ♪

♪That girl who once ran in the sun so bright ♪

♪ Where did she go tonight? ♪

♪ I don't really know why ♪

♪ Scrolling old lines we once said before ♪

♪ Echoes reply just a second too slow ♪

♪ At the edge of the road ♪

♪ In the crowd, in the night ♪

♪ Who hasn't paid the price and still fell down ♪

♪ Stay with me tonight, look at the starlights ♪

♪ Even when life feels absurd like a stage ♪

♪ Every step feels so hard ♪

♪ But in this world there's always someone ♪

♪ Who starts again just like I am ♪

We've arrived.

Alright, I'm going.

Make sure you drive Hu Xiu home safely.

Bye-bye.

Bye-bye.

Are you free later?

Then let's go to my place.

Come in.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

I only have men's slippers.

Make do with them.

What would you like to drink?

There's water in the fridge.

And here, some...

Water is fine!

I-I'll get it myself.

The fridge is over there.

Have a seat.

Just a moment.

His home is basically

no different from the studio.

What is he doing?

Come over here.

The follow-up to Lyman's project is all engineering work.

You're officially on the team now.

You'll be in charge of project design one day.

These materials will come in handy.

Choose some and take a look.

So you took me to your home

for this reason?

I mean, I'll work hard and do my best.

I'll study these materials carefully.

It's getting late.

Mr. Xiao, I should go now.

Although I do love this job so much,

at this moment,

you're kind of in the way.

You're not another hallucination, are you?

♪ Close your eyes for me ♪

♪ Don't rush to wake up ♪

♪ Before the night ends ♪

Mr. Xiao.

Xiao Zhiyu,

♪ Will you stay with me? ♪

I just want to ask you.

Are we

in a relationship now?

♪ I won't search for ♪

What else do you think?

♪ The reason we met ♪

I'm not like someone.

♪ The city gradually turns pale outside the window ♪

Someone kissed me

and brushed it off as an accident.

I take full responsibility for my actions.

♪ The stars twinkle ♪

So, how are you going to take responsibility?

♪ I've quieted down ♪

Hu Xiu.

I love you.

♪ What kind of story will you like? ♪

♪ Would you join me? ♪

I know you're always brave

♪ To make a long, romantic dream ♪

and candid,

and you hate uncertainty.

♪ Just you and me ♪

Yet I've been running away,

hesitating,

afraid to face my own feelings.

♪ Briefly, beyond the clamor ♪

On that New Year's Day,

♪ Carefully drawing close to you ♪

it was my fault.

♪ Clinging to that trace of unknown joy ♪

Not showing up to move out,

that was my fault, too.

♪ Oh, special night ♪

So now you've

made up your mind?

♪ I need you maybe ♪

I didn't just make up my mind.

Actually, I knew it long ago.

♪ The crowds are gone ♪

Even if I take 10,000 steps back,

I'd still find every possible way to return to your side.

♪ My thoughts have sunk to the bottom ♪

Actually,

I think I've had this resolve for quite a while.

♪ Maybe you never noticed me at all ♪

It's just that I can't hide it now.

So...

So...

♪ Yet you're in my view ♪

You won't push me away ever again?

♪ Escape the world ♪

♪ Forget all things ♪

♪ And fall down a long, romantic dream ♪

Then no matter what happens,

you must face it with me.

♪ Just you and me ♪

♪ Under moonlight ♪

♪ Briefly, beyond the clamor ♪

Then...

♪ Getting closer to you secretly ♪

Then I want to "stamp it."

♪ Clinging to that trace of unknown joy ♪

"Stamp it"?

Are we signing a contract or what?

What if you hide your resolve again?

♪ Oh, special night ♪

It took me great effort

to bring it out into the open.

♪ Why you were always here ♪

Fine.

Tell me

how you want to stamp it.

Pinky swear?

♪ Is it that you're ♪

♪ Also plucking up courage? ♪

♪ Why you can't hear me ♪

♪ When the day breaks ♪

Come on.

It's your turn now.

♪ Maybe the heartbeat will be clear ♪

Hu Xiu,

I'm almost 30.

♪ Even if the story ♪

So what if you're 30?

♪ Already has countless endings ♪

♪ I'll still walk straight towards you ♪

♪ Escape the world ♪

I'm not playing these childish games.

♪ Forget all things ♪

♪ And fall down a long, romantic dream ♪

♪ Just you and me ♪

♪ Under moonlight ♪

♪ Briefly, beyond the clamor ♪

♪ Getting closer to you secretly ♪

♪ Clinging to that trace of unknown joy ♪

♪ Oh, special night ♪

♪ We will meet tomorrow ♪

♪ I know ♪

♪ Oh, special night ♪

♪ Oh, special night ♪

How narcissistic.

This looks like a really old manuscript.

Q?

We have guests today?

It's Madam's birthday.

Mr. Xiao should be coming.

Better to prepare more than not enough.

I'll go.

At least you show some filial piety.

It's not your place to judge.

On New Year's Eve,

Mrs. Xiao literally hustled around for nothing.

Zhiyu?

Welcome, Zhiyu.

Now our whole family is here.

Come on,

let's eat.

Mrs. Xiao,

happy birthday.

I was just about to ask someone

to buy me this set of tools.

I noticed the tools you were using before weren't very handy,

so I thought of giving you a set of good ones.

He's

so good at picking gifts.

Last year, when you were into painting,

he got you an easel.

This year, you're interested in gardening,

so he got you tools.

That's so thoughtful of you, Zhen.

Thank you.

I'm glad you like it.

Happy birthday.

I remember

when I was little,

you loved listening to her songs.

Yes,

that was many years ago.

Do you like it?

Where did you get it?

Is it a genuine one?

Of course.

I had someone bring it from Hong Kong.

Now that the children have given their gifts,

I'd like to make a toast.

Wish you

a happy birthday, Wanyue.

Thanks to Wanyue,

we are reunited here as a family.

Cheers.

I'll drive.

So let me toast with tea.

I'd like to take this chance

to wish our two companies a successful partnership.

Zhiyu,

I'm so happy that you're

working with Zhen.

Mrs. Xiao,

don't worry about the work.

Zhiyu and I will cooperate well.

You both work so hard.

I'm not worried about your careers.

But your marriages are

what I'm concerned about.

You're not getting any younger.

Why aren't you dating anyone?

Young people

should focus on their careers.

Marriage can wait.

No need to rush into marriage.

But they should at least date someone.

Don't you even have a girl you like?

Mrs. Xiao,

I'm in love with a girl.

I'll bring her to meet you when I get the chance.

That's wonderful.

What's she like?

She's very smart

and cute, too.

We met at work.

I admire her a lot.

You met at work?

Does she also work in construction?

A designer?

Yes.

I really like her way of doing things.

And also,

she understands me very well.

What does her family do?

I'm not quite sure about that.

But according to what I've heard,

her father

should be an engineer.

Just an ordinary family.

A regular engineer.

Her family background must be ordinary.

A girl like that can't help you.

She's not worth your time.

You should focus on your work instead.

So your standards for a spouse are

so pragmatic, Uncle Pei.

Zhiyu,

that's not what your Uncle Pei meant.

Let's eat now.

Zhiyu,

are you sure you won't stay a bit longer?

I still have work to deal with.

I'll see him out, Mrs. Xiao.

We can talk about work on the way.

Okay.

Be careful on your way.

Alright.

There's no problem with the supplier info this time, right?

When will we sign the project contract?

That depends on Lyman's side.

The financial audit probably isn't done yet.

This is the standard procedure.

I also want to push forward quickly,

but I can't interfere.

Fine.

Then we'll wait for news from Lyman.

You'd better not mention her in front of your father.

Who are you to make demands of me?

In other words,

what are you to her?

You heard what your father said during the meal.

You know what kind of person he is

better than I do.

Pei Zhen,

don't let your wishful thinking

cause Hu Xiu any harm.

She has no obligation to face your father with you.

Mr. Xiao, are you there?

[Hu Xiu]

Do you have anything to report to me?

Mr. Xiao,

I was reviewing those materials yesterday

until 3 a.m.

Does that count as working overtime?

So you just got up?

While I was going through the materials,

I got some inspiration.

Would you like to hear it?

On our first day of dating,

are you sure you want to bring up work with me?

Do you have any other plans then?

Go home.

Alright.

Then I'll go to Regard Café

to help Zhao prepare for the collaboration event.

Do you have something urgent to do at home?

Yes, I do have something important to do.

I'm going to meet someone important.

Who is it?

Wait, someone is knocking at my door.

You're not washing your hair, are you?

It's not like I haven't seen you with greasy hair before.

That's different.

Dating etiquette.

During the 3 months of "honeymoon" phase,

you can't see your boyfriend with greasy hair.

Dating etiquette?

You seem quite experienced.

Are you upset?

Are you upset for real?

Head down.

Only 3 months in the "honeymoon" phase?

Your ex wasn't that great then.

I'll dry my hair.

And then let's go watch a movie?

Okay.

What do you want to watch?

Anything is fine.

[Handwash]

What did you wash your hair with?

Shampoo, of course.

What else would I use?

Oh, no.

I was so busy talking to you

that I ended up using hand sanitizer instead.

My hair is ruined.

I won't go bald, will I?

What now?

You're so violent with yourself.

My hair feels

even worse

than when you arrived.

Come on.

It's all falling out.

Smells so good.

Isn't this the coconut oil Zhao gave me?

It's now the best for emergency hair treatment.

This can work?

Yes.

The only downside is

that you might get coconut flakes falling from your hair later.

Coconut flakes...

What a cringy joke.

You're quite professional.

Are you implying I have a lot of experience as well?

I used to do

a part-time job at a hair salon abroad.

So, were you called

Tony Xiao back then?

Not that common name.

I was called Kevin.

Kevin?

Sounds like a chief hair stylist.