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[Love Between Lines]

[Episode 28]

The weather is nice today.

Perfect for a date.

But...

I still need to find inspiration.

Let's go.

I'll take you to a place.

My mom and I have decided

to leave next Wednesday.

So soon?

There are some houses there

and paperwork to handle.

I might need to stay longer than planned.

During this time,

move back to my place.

It's convenient for going to work.

And I'll leave the car for you.

Besides,

I'll feel better knowing my plants

are in your hands.

Also,

that way, when I get back,

I'll get to see you right away.

So I'm your free gardener now?

Alright.

For the sake of

the big house,

I'll reluctantly say yes.

Then it's settled.

Will you miss me?

Probably not.

After all, I'll have

a king size bed

all to myself.

Then promise you won't secretly move out again,

okay?

That depends on your behavior.

If you dare

hit on some blonde beauty over there...

Speaking of that, I just remembered something.

My mom said

there's a very friendly...

70-year-old Cuban man living next to our new home.

Then you'd better let him teach you

the salsa dance.

Salsa?

It's a...

very passionate dance.

Can you dance?

Show me.

Like this.

Salsa...

♪ Life lays out the outline of my scenes ♪

♪ The last act was a monologue in a dream ♪

♪ And in the next, I wander through the city's noise ♪

♪ So many arrivals that turned out to be nothing ♪

♪ I'm counting the beats of the clock ♪

♪ I can't tell which platform is for leaving or returning ♪

♪ Until you walk toward me ♪

♪ And my breath softens ♪

I brought you here to find some inspiration.

♪ I forget every absurd line ♪

This is your first independent project proposal.

Are you nervous?

♪ Because of you ♪

Yes.

But I'm more excited.

♪ Every pose looks so ridiculous and helpless ♪

I once heard a saying,

"Humans kiss the earth with architecture."

"Every edge and curve"

♪ This question is so simple and plain, but hard for me to explain ♪

"is our love letter to this world."

♪ Why is this feeling so foreign yet reliable? ♪

I just can't wait

to write mine.

♪ We brushed past each other under the trees in my dream ♪

♪ After waking, petals cover the balcony ♪

♪ If love's an agreed accident, I imagine you in every alternate universe ♪

♪ Whoosh, in the cycle of memories ♪

♪ I lost the voice of reason ♪

♪ Lay bare all the flaws, then gentle grace befalls ♪

♪ I travel through the four seasons and sea of people ♪

♪ And fall into this anticipation called "you" ♪

♪ Because of you ♪

♪ So you're beside the story written by fate ♪

Look.

From this angle,

people look bigger than the stones.

♪ Oh, okay ♪

The scale of a building is relative.

♪ Oh, okay ♪

♪ Oh, okay ♪

It's like

the lattice windows in Suzhou gardens.

♪ Oh, okay ♪

Through visual references,

♪ Oh, okay ♪

they can frame

♪ Oh, okay, my love ♪

a distant tower

within the window view.

Not bad.

You've been reading a lot at home.

♪ It turns out you're my exception ♪

How come you're more serious about designing here than at home?

I've always been thinking about designing.

Do you want to hear about it?

Sure.

These are different areas of the cultural center.

This is a café.

This is a bookstore.

This is the lounge.

I want to fill this place with trees

to create a tropical natural vibe,

turning the building

into an urban oasis.

Here.

Let me use your hand for a sec.

This

is the exterior wall.

But the wall can't be too high.

That way,

the whole visual field stays open,

and people

can still feel close to nature

inside the building.

Why don't you use your own hand?

Yours is bigger,

and the proportions are perfect.

It's perfect for modeling the exterior wall.

Fine,

Ms. Designer Hu.

Where else

can I be of service?

Let me see.

This is the jogging path next to the leisure center.

Going further up,

I remember there's an overpass.

Going up the overpass,

you can see

the city's utility network that runs everywhere.

Turn left ahead.

There's a lake.

And an... ecological floating island.

Perfect.

Don't frown.

You're affecting the flatness of the terrain.

Geological movement detected.

Ms. Designer Hu,

can you add

a seismic isolation bearing?

Sure, no problem.

Installation complete.

Isn't your flight tonight?

Why are you going back so soon?

I'm going back to pack first.

Then I'll head straight to the airport.

You'll have to handle things here alone.

Don't worry.

I'll keep you updated

on everything at the studio.

Bye-bye, Mr. Xiao.

Bye-bye.

Bye-bye, Mr. Xiao.

Have a safe trip. Come back soon.

By the way,

who's attending the meeting tonight?

Did you forget something?

♪ 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 didn't expect to meet you, but I care about you ♪

I'll miss you.

♪ You are like the stars, illuminating my silence ♪

Bye.

Alright.

♪ Secretly remembering, every little thing in my day is about you ♪

I'm leaving now.

♪ Our heartbeats fall into sync ♪

♪ We intersect quietly, drawn to each other ♪

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

♪ Destiny made me cross paths with you ♪

♪ I feel your gentle healing ♪

♪ Traveling together is the best thing in life ♪

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

♪ The motionless night began to shimmer ♪

♪ The fireworks stand as our witnesses, as if ♪

♪ They're listening to our story ♪

♪ 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 ♪

♪ I won't wander anymore ♪

So this is why

he rushed back.

I thought that since Xiao Zhiyu left,

we'd get to see each other more.

But he's been gone a week already...

It's half a month.

Fine.

He's been gone for half a month,

and we haven't met once.

Well, I've been busy.

This proposal is really important to me.

I have to win it.

Alright, you go ahead with your work.

I'll keep checking out new store locations.

Are you okay on your own?

I'll come join you after I finish with the proposal.

Who said I'm alone?

I'm hanging up now. Bye.

That store we just saw was great.

It's spacious.

You could run murder mystery games

of any scale there.

Plus,

if you sign today,

you'll get one month's rent free.

But...

Most importantly,

it's just

a few steps from the store

your girlfriend likes.

Super convenient.

You...

Well...

My boyfriend

is a businessman,

not a philanthropist,

right?

The space in that store

is quite large,

but the location is too out of the way.

There isn't much foot traffic there.

It's obviously a place that's hard to lease out.

There's no way we'll take it at a high price.

Well...

Yes.

I'll listen to you.

How about this?

Let's check with other agents

and compare the options.

Okay.

Let's think it over some more.

Sorry.

Wait, wait.

Sir, ma'am.

I...

Excuse me.

Is it

about the price?

The price is negotiable.

Really.

Thanks to your quick reaction earlier,

we got such a good price.

Money shouldn't be wasted.

Every penny saved counts.

Yes.

Did Xiao Zhiyu

really leave

everything to you with this new store

and stay completely out of it?

I just want to try

doing it on my own this time.

I just didn't expect us

to end up neighbors again.

Honestly,

I had my own selfish reasons

for helping you bargain just now.

I'm used to being neighbors with you,

and I don't want that to change.

It's actually nice.

Besides,

you're a big client of mine.

So when are you signing the contract?

Why?

I'll go with you.

This time,

I plan to focus more

on experience and perception,

rather than sticking to the earlier idea

of ecological and architectural coexistence.

Instead, the buildings

grow out of the oasis themselves.

So this design balances coverage

with residents' needs for natural activity spaces.

The research results were positive.

Let's take a short break.

About the greenery,

do you have

any other design options

or alternative plans?

Wait for me.

Do you want some?

Ms. Zhou.

Take a break.

Even in the final stretch, you need to take care of your health.

It's fine.

I'll summarize their feedback

and make adjustments right away.

Don't be so nervous.

You've already done a great job.

Just present it like this

when you meet the client.

It'll be fine.

Come on, let's go outside and get some air.

Oh right, what is this?

The designers' group chat.

Why am I not in it?

Everyone, come.

This is a treat from Mr. Xiao for our hard work.

Mr. Xiao is so thoughtful.

He's all the way in the US and still thinking of us.

Share them around.

Take a look.

We've received your warm gesture, Mr. Xiao.

Everyone is happy.

But it's already this late.

Why aren't you asleep yet?

Soon.

Before I go to sleep,

do you have 3 words to say?

Just sleep early.

I also have 3 words to say.

They're on the little cake I got for you,

the one in the pink box.

Look, I got a pink one.

Look.

Sun!

Sun! Don't eat that!

Why? Is it poisoned?

Can you take another one?

I want this one.

What's the difference anyway?

What's the difference?

I like pink.

Fine, you can have it.

You can have this.

This one's good too.

Give me this one. Yes.

This one.

And this one.

Can you get it for me?

Get it for me.

What flavor is this?

Let's take a photo together.

Yes, let's take a photo.

Send it to Mr. Xiao.

Take a photo.

[Go for it]

Let's take a photo.

Okay.

It's recording.

Let's say something to Mr. Xiao.

Ready, go.

-Okay. -Get ready.

Start.

You speak.

Mr. Xiao,

go for it! Thank you, Mr. Xiao.

So cool!

Mr. Xiao, you're so cool.

[Speechless]

Thank you, Mr. Xiao.

You've motivated us.

Come on, for Mr. Xiao.

Mr. Xiao, you're awesome. Thank you, Mr. Xiao.

Good.

Mr. Xiao, you're so cool!

So cool!

-Thank you, Mr. Xiao. -Thanks, Mr. Xiao.

Thank you, Mr. Xiao.

Mr. Xiao,

we're all working really hard.

Please take care of yourself, Mr. Xiao.

Work hard, eat well.

We've received the treats.

Thank you, Mr. Xiao.

How about one more?

Go to sleep.

Don't you need to confirm the design plan

with the client tomorrow?

I can't sleep.

The bed is too big.

When I left,

didn't you say the bed was just right?

That's because you were holding me.

Now,

half of it is empty.

Xiao Zhiyu,

I was wrong.

What?

Is there a problem with the design plan?

When I said before

that I wouldn't miss you,

I was just pretending to be strong.

When we are watching movies and variety shows together,

I don't even want to skip the end credits.

On my way home from work, passing a convenience store,

I instinctively

grab the mint candies you like.

Even when the weather forecast says there'll be rain tomorrow,

I want to remind you to take an umbrella.

Xiao Zhiyu,

I think I seriously underestimated

how much space you take up in my life.

Even now,

being able to look at you like this,

I still miss you.

Go to the study.

The desk.

The drawer on the far left.

Open it.

This one?

"Architecture in Love"?

Compared to static spatial relationships,

I believe more

in crossing every time zone

to see you.

When...

When did you...

On the day

you said you wouldn't miss me.

It's getting late.

Go to sleep.

Tomorrow's proposal

will surely go smoothly.

I want to create a community cultural space

that grows naturally from its environment.

The circular building forms are soft and inclusive,

and the irregular windows act like picture frames,

letting people inside

experience different views.

I want it to be

not just a building,

but an exploration

of future urban public space.

Using nature as a medium,

culture as the core,

and community as the soil,

it grows into

a green micro-settlement

in the city's fabric—

a place to rest,

communicate, and co-create.

Ms. Hu,

I really like your proposal.

And I'm happy

to entrust the project to your studio.

Thank you for your approval.

Ms. Zhou.

I'd like to briefly go over

the next steps for the collaboration with you.

Okay, no problem.

So, Ms. Zhou,

I'll...

Go back first.

See you at the office tomorrow.

Great job.

Everything went well today.

The client really liked my proposal.

And Ms. Zhou is already talking to them about the contract.

I'm not surprised.

What's wrong?

It's raining today.

I happen to have an umbrella.

It's raining over there too?

Shouldn't it be early morning there right now?

Why are you out?

Why aren't you saying anything?

Where are you?

Scattered showers.

Remember to bring me an umbrella.

♪ I didn't expect to meet you, but I care about you ♪

♪ You are like the stars, illuminating my silence ♪

♪ Secretly remembering, every little thing in my day is about you ♪

♪ Our heartbeats fall into sync ♪

♪ We intersect quietly, drawn to each other ♪

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

♪ Destiny made me cross paths with you ♪

♪ I feel your gentle healing ♪

♪ Traveling together is the best thing in life ♪

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

Congratulations.

♪ The motionless night began to shimmer ♪

♪ The fireworks stand as our witnesses, as if ♪

When did you get back?

♪ They're listening to our story ♪

On the night

you said you really missed me.

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

♪ The motionless night began to shimmer ♪

♪ The fireworks stand as our witnesses, 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 ♪

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

♪ I won't wander anymore ♪

You promised to go to the office today.

I can manage it on my own.

I knew it.

Why did you fall asleep again?

I wasn't sleeping.

-I… I sat for a while. -Alright.

Alright.

You weren't sleeping.

Here.

Brush your teeth properly.

Smells so good.

Here.

Where do you want to go today? I'll go with you.

Anywhere is fine.

As long as I'm with you.

Did you hear that?

Where did that little kitten come from?

Xiao Zhiyu!

There's a kitten.

It looks like a stray cat that ran in from outside.

I'll call property management to ask.

They said

it's probably an abandoned kitten.

You must be so thirsty.

Are you afraid of cats?

No.

So you...

don't like cats?

I've just

never had a pet before.

I don't know how to be around one.

Have you never thought about

having a cat or a dog of your own?

Once you form a bond,

you have to face loss someday.

So it's better not to form

that kind of bond in the first place.

What about me?

I'm a bond too.

You're different.

Why?

Because I'm special?

Because you're not a pet.

That trick again.

When I was little,

we had a dog.

We kept it for many years.

Its name was Qiuqiu.

Later, when I was in high school, it passed away.

Were you sad for a long time?

But that's just how life is.

Whether

it's pets or people,

they can only walk with you for part of the journey.

Once you understand that,

you won't be afraid of many things anymore.

Xiao Zhiyu,

can we keep this kitten?

I'm not trying to pressure you.

If you don't like it,

I'll send it to Zhao.

Alright.

I think

I'll like coming home

and seeing you and the kitten.

Is it sleepy?

Its little paws are pink.

Hu Xiu,

congratulations on landing your first project.

Come on.

We've prepared

♪ Under the streetlight, I grow increasingly weary ♪

drinks and snacks to celebrate.

Come on.

♪ A few specks of dust drift by in the wind ♪

They're on the food.

♪ The girl who once basked in the sunlight ♪

It's okay, it's okay.

Take them off.

It doesn't matter.

She did an amazing job yesterday.

♪ Where did she go to play? ♪

Too bad that you, as the boss,

♪ I don't understand either ♪

didn't get to see it in person.

It's a pity,

♪ Flicking through old chat logs ♪

but my witnessing it

isn't that important.

She doesn't need anyone's approval

♪ I just realized the replies were somewhat delayed ♪

to prove her worth,

and she doesn't need anyone's attention

to give her meaning.

♪ At the crossroads of choices, amidst the bustling crowd ♪

She exists,

she grows,

and she becomes who she wants to be.

That alone is already beautiful enough.

♪ Who hasn't paid the price and still fallen short? ♪

How about we take a photo together?

-Let's do it. -Okay.

Let's take a selfie.

♪ Stay with me tonight, look at the starlights ♪

Three, two, one.

♪ Even if the plot is changed dramatically by fate again ♪

Cheese!

♪ I know the dark clouds will still come ♪

♪ But in this world, there will always be someone ♪

♪ Who looks forward with the same hope as me ♪

Let's go to that shop from last time.

The one where we celebrated Hu Xiu's onboarding.

What do you think?

I agree.

Let's come full circle.

What do you mean by that?

I've called a cab. Who's sharing it with me?

This is just the beginning,

you know?

Come on, get in.

Aren't we going to eat?

Don't worry.

Someone else is paying.

I gave them my card.

What do you want to do?

Elope.

We've done

a full inspection of this area.

The floor drains, waterproofing—

everything has been properly installed.

Please sign here to confirm.

Okay.

Okay. Thank you for your hard work.

Alright.

Thank you, Mr. Xiao.

Thanks.

Okay. We'll be going now.

258 meters.

This is the tallest building I've ever designed.

What do you think?

Do you li—

Seems like you love it.

♪ Close your eyes for me ♪

♪ Don't rush to wake up ♪

♪ Before the night ends ♪

♪ Will you stay with me? ♪

So this is what you called eloping?

Eating convenience store food

♪ I won't search for ♪

on top of an unopened skyscraper?

♪ The reason we met ♪

I carefully picked these out downstairs just now.

♪ The city gradually turns pale outside the window ♪

For the sake

of 258 meters,

♪ The stars twinkle ♪

cheers to you.

♪ I've quieted down ♪

Then here's to

our first high-altitude date.

♪ What kind of story will you like? ♪

♪ Would you join me? ♪

♪ To make a long, romantic dream ♪

♪ Just you and me ♪

How about we

come back here once a year from now on?

♪ Briefly, beyond the clamor ♪

♪ Carefully drawing close to you ♪

Even if this becomes

a fancy office building someday,

♪ Clinging to that trace of unknown joy ♪

let's still find a way to sneak up here.

♪ Oh, special night ♪

Okay.

I promise you.

♪ I need you maybe ♪

Actually,

as the lead designer,

I have permanent access

♪ The crowds are gone ♪

to the top observation deck.

♪ My thoughts have sunk to the bottom ♪

You should've said that earlier. I...

I thought this was our only chance.

♪ Maybe you never noticed me at all ♪

I was

just thinking

♪ Yet you're in my view ♪

how nice it would be if this moment could last forever.

♪ Escape the world ♪

I'm not like you.

♪ Forget all things ♪

♪ And fall down a long, romantic dream ♪

As long as you're by my side,

♪ Just you and me ♪

I'll always look forward to tomorrow.

♪ Under moonlight ♪

♪ Briefly, beyond the clamor ♪

♪ Getting closer to you secretly ♪

♪ Clinging to that trace of unknown joy ♪

♪ Oh, special night ♪

Let's take a photo here.

Sure.

♪ Escape the world ♪

Let's go.

♪ Forget all things ♪

♪ And fall down a long, romantic dream ♪

Come on.

♪ Just you and me ♪

Here.

♪ 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 ♪

So it's a new story?

You'll know when you go in.

It's your first time being a player today.

Try to be fully engaged.

Help me spot issues during the beta test.

This Hu Xiu.

She stood us up at the last minute.

The project's in its final stage.

As the lead designer,

it's normal for her to be busy.

Welcome to Rongcheng.

It's a new world.

Embrace your destiny.