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Your mom gave you 200,000 yuan for renovation.

Buy it if you have the money.

It was enough initially.

But it's not enough to buy this showerhead.

So you're here today...

There's a 50 percent discount for this now.

It's a really good deal.

How much is it?

Not much.

Just 45,000 yuan.

Get lost!

Fine.

I'll figure it out myself.

What can you come up with?

Are you planning to sell your bags and jewelry to make some cash?

I don't care.

I want this showerhead.

You're so happy lately. You're doing well in both career and love.

Can't you get me the showerhead?

Doing well in love and career?

Don't think that I don't know.

My mom has sent me the photos.

You have finally gotten the girl you like.

While here I am, not even worthy of being a backup.

I have neither love nor the showerhead.

But I want the showerhead!

I want it!

I can't buy the person I like with money.

If I can't even buy the things I like, I will definitely die!

Hey, stop whining.

Can't you talk properly?

You are such a cheapskate and so stingy with your money.

I will never give my blessing to you and that girl!

I'm counting to three.

Stop whining or I won't buy it.

One!

Then does this mean it's over between you two?

Who said so?

I haven't given up. I'm still working on it.

In this world, not everything pans out just because you work hard.

You're in the prime of youth, so you should love more daringly.

Or you'll regret it when you reach my age.

I don't get what you see in that brat anyway.

He is only slightly taller

and smooth at talking just because he has the looks.

How did his parents raise him?

He does nothing but fool around every day.

You're wrong!

He is not like what you think. He is very capable.

Whatever, I can't stand the sight of him.

Uncle.

Why are you acting so weird?

Do you know him?

I don't know him, I've never met him,

and I'm not interested.

Why does it feel like you have a personal grudge towards him?

Is it only my imagination?

That's because...

he doesn't like you, Minmin.

He must be blind.

That's true.

So are you going to buy the showerhead for me?

If you don't,

I guess I'll have to sell my bags at the night market.

Say something nice.

What?

You said you wouldn't give your blessing to me and that girl.

Who were you referring to when you said "that girl"?

Think properly before you answer.

Aunt?

Louder, I can't hear you.

Aunt!

If I could hear a few congratulatory words right now,

I would immediately transfer the money.

My dear Uncle,

you and Aunt are a match made in heaven.

I hereby pray that you will have beautiful babies soon,

grow old together and have everlasting happiness.

All right.

Go sell your bags.

How could you trick me?

A child who does not know of the harshness of reality

won't see anything beyond the obvious.

Hey.

Take out the trash.

Mr. Ye.

Are you up for pool tonight?

It's on. Tonight at 8:30 p.m.

RESIGNATION LETTER

FROM YUAN SONG

When you love someone,

you can always pick him out

from a sea of people.

It's because he shines brightly.

Greetings, teachers.

I'm Yuan Song, a senior majoring in environmental art.

My thesis is on the performance and application of gray space.

Gray space was introduced

by the Japanese architect, Kisho Kurokawa.

The gray in a gray space originates from Japan.

The source of his light

is probably from his youthful confidence,

his dauntlessness,

and naivety that has not been polluted by time.

He is a flower in full bloom.

The sun at 10:00 a.m.

A young man who is about to take on the world.

As for me,

I am the train going in the opposite direction.

We meet on the platform for a brief five minutes.

We have a great chat.

Give this to Yuan Song tomorrow.

He must be waiting for it.

Okay.

-Be careful while taking the cab. -Okay.

I almost forgot.

He will be off tomorrow for his thesis' oral defense.

Give it to him yourself.

Your memory is as bad as Dad's.

In the brief and fleeting five minutes,

we just want to talk about happy things.

Not the past,

nor the future.

It's because

there isn't enough time to talk about the past.

As for the future,

we don't even know

where the train will take us.

Thank you, Mr. He.

How nice.

To see the world while you're still young.

I should have studied abroad too.

I heard American ladies are very welcoming.

Which school will you apply to?

We'll see as I still have many exams.

I helped with the recommendation letter, so dinner is on you, right?

Maybe next time. I have a date tonight.

I have to oversee the wiring and plumbing at the site.

-I have to go. -Okay.

Don't forget, you owe me a meal.

I know, I won't.

-See you. -Until next time.

Bye.

Gosh.

You're pretty good.

Have you practiced before?

I'm in sales, so I have to know a little bit of everything.

This position...

This position...

I shouldn't take advantage.

Mr. Ye, you're amazing at pool!

I'm totally at a loss for words.

Everyone is good at something.

I'm actually just so-so at pool.

Yes, just so-so.

Cong Xiao, listen.

You two are at a similar level.

You're good at looking for angles,

but when you hit the cue, you tend to rush and lose control.

Just slow down.

He Fanxing.

Do you know how to play pool too?

A little, but I'm not that good at it.

How about a game?

No, thank you.

I don't like it because it made me vomit before.

I understand.

You've said so many things.

If you performed poorly,

then you would

fall flat on your face into the trash can.

When it comes to pool,

my expertise

is to make my opponent's face fall flat into the trash can.

Cong Xiao.

Excuse me.

Let's make it clear first.

What do I get if I win?

If you win?

Sure. What do you want?

If you win, I can even sell myself to you.

If I win, you'll have to buy me ice cream.

Since I'm getting the bigger perk, you can start first.

Okay, I'll hit the first break.

Don't be a sore loser.

How are you also so good at pool?

Actually, it's because of my brother.

I've been so exhausted lately.

We're taking over a company, so I was working overtime.

How about you?

I'm leaving my internship.

Were you on an internship?

I thought you were busy with the TOEFL exam.

I went on an internship

because I needed half a year to prepare to go abroad.

I didn't want to be idle.

But now,

I'm not sure if I want to study abroad.

You're not sure? Isn't that what you always wanted to do?

Are you reluctant to leave your girlfriend?

Does she not want a long-distance relationship?

No, I haven't told her yet.

Then are you afraid that she might say no?

No. I'm sure she'll support me and let me go.

If she supports you and you have no worries,

why are you still unsure?

We have been together for barely three months.

We're keeping it a secret, so the relationship isn't that stable.

She will let me go because she's the more mature one.

She will never say no if it's good for me.

But studying abroad...

Two years is too long.

Is that all the confidence you have in her?

Do you have to choose between her and going abroad?

She's the one who doesn't trust me.

She likes me,

but I believe she can still go on without me.

What do you think?

One can still live without the other.

I know that.

The problem is

she's being too rational in this relationship.

I hope she won't be able to live without me.

Even if I go abroad, she would wait for me and stay loyal.

But...

I can't bring myself to tell her that.

Yuan Song.

Teenage girls

are ruled by emotions when it comes to love.

Like a blaze, leaving only ash behind.

As for a woman in her 30s who still believes in love, she is...

Half of it is emotion, which is fire, and the other is reason, which is water.

The water controls the blaze, so it won't flame out.

While the fire controls the water, so that it won't become too cold.

Isn't that the kind of person you like?

That is why I am unsure.

If I go abroad, the water might put out the fire.

Or perhaps,

someone better than me might appear.

It might be the end for us.

You really like her, don't you?

At first, I found her amusing.

She was so rigid that I wanted to tease and annoy her.

Later on, I started to pay more attention to her.

The more I got to know her, the more I realized

how utterly cute she was.

When everything a girl does is cute in your eyes,

that's the highest level of love.

Think carefully about what to do next.

You're still young.

You can afford to make mistakes.

I'm with you.

Now enough brooding and eat up. The food is getting cold.

I spent the entire summer break

learning how to play pool at my friend's aunt's sports club.

If my dad had not given me ten yuan as daily allowance,

I would have given up.

I was stuck there for eight hours a day.

Aside from practice,

I also had to do chores in exchange for tuition.

Mr. He is incredible.

Hey.

It was me.

I was the one who stopped my brother from being rebellious.

Why are you praising my dad?

A daily allowance of ten yuan?

That means Mr. He spent less than 1,000 yuan that summer.

First, he made his daughter learn how to play pool.

Then he made sure his son didn't end up as a useless person in society.

Do you not agree that he killed two birds with one stone?

You're right.

My dad is so smart.

He's incredible.

He's so smart.

What a genius.

Your dad is incredible,

but you shouldn't get ice cream all over your mouth.

What are you doing?

My foundation is expensive!

I wanted to wipe your mouth, not your foundation.

There's still some on you.

What if you wiped it off?

I don't know.

Ye looks okay on the outside, but his temper is a problem.

Tonight, Cong Xiao didn't seem

too engrossed.

She probably lost interest in him.

You did all you could. The rest is up to them.

Anyway,

what about you?

Did your oral defense go well?

Yes, it went pretty good.

Right, I'll be taking my graduation photos tomorrow.

Can you come?

Does that have anything to do with me?

Also, tomorrow is not Sunday.

I will be busy.

Don't you want to see me in my graduation gown?

No.

It's so nice to be young.

Our graduation was ten years ago.

Time sure flies.

Right.

It has been ten years.

We were just like them when we were in college.

We were so boisterous in public places.

We weren't as bad.

The two of us were quieter, unlike Yang Xiaoyu.

We complemented one another.

She was as loud as two people.

Indeed.

Hey, Fanxing.

If there was a time machine that could take us back to ten years ago,

would you use it?

No. Spare me, please.

I'm finally living a good life now.

Who would want to go back?

Me neither.

Teenage girls are wary of becoming 30-year-old women.

But after living through it,

having to fix all the holes and patch them up,

I am now an upgraded and better version of myself.

There's no way I'm going back.

Right.

The thing about time

is that all your experiences

will definitely leave behind traces.

You can't hide it.

You must be kidding.

Someone like you who has not experienced any heartbreaks

is still considered a teenager at heart.

Even Yuan Song has more experience than you.

What do you mean by traces?

Even if my heart is still a naive young teenager,

my soul is already that of an old man.

I know that I'm a newbie when it comes to love.

But when it comes to other aspects of life,

from the 20s to 30s,

from physical to emotional, I have undergone monumental changes.

It feels like I have walked a long path.

I tripped,

I was drenched in rain,

and I stepped in mud.

Many dreams were shot down by reality.

I have learned

that a normal person who wants to maintain a normal life

is harder than it looks.

Look at them.

They have nothing but youth.

They know nothing about the evil power of time.

Blissful, happy, dauntless.

After ten years,

they will become who we are now.

We will always be one step ahead.

Shouldn't you be intoxicated by love and be reveling in affection right now?

Why do you suddenly sound so old?

It turns out that a normal person

can't survive with only love.

I turned 31 this year.

Everyone is worried that I won't get married.

My options in life

consist of being single, the hard mode,

marriage, the endless mode,

and dating, the internal test mode.

None of them is easy.

True.

Why isn't there an option for easy mode?

Still, it's my first time hearing that dating is an internal test mode.

But it's very figurative.

It's okay.

This internal test is ending soon anyway.

Why does it sound like

your first love is about to end?

Congratulations.

Your prediction might come true.

He's going to study abroad.

Study abroad?

Yes.

Also, he didn't tell me.

I saw the recommendation letter from Canyang.

He Fanxing.

Don't tell me you have been played by a boy?

No way.

He's not the type to do so.

He probably...

just doesn't know how to break it to me.

Studying abroad is good.

But it's a big world out there.

He will meet new people and live in a new environment.

Our feelings might slowly fade.

Yes.

It's going to be a long-distance relationship.

Can a young man like him

stand the loneliness?

That's right.

Nobody knows what the future holds.

We can only cherish the blissful moments now.

I never expected it to last anyway.

Don't all first love end?

There's no need to act tough.

If you die from a heartbreak one day, remember to give us a call.

We will come to collect your body.

Sorry, we just finished taking pictures.

Yuan Song.

This is my good friend, Song Xue.

You know her, right?

Of course, Ms. Song.

Ms. Song, can you take a picture for us?

-Sure. -There's no need.

I can do it.

Why did you get me flowers?

Look at the camera.

One, two, three.

All right.

Fanxing, take one for us.

What for?

Just do it.

You two are too stiff.

Try to have a bit of interaction.

Ready.

Done.

Here.

I'll buy you a meal.

It's fine.

Go celebrate with your friends.

Only Ms. Song knows about us, right?

I want to buy her a meal.

-There's no need. -There is!

It's just a meal.

Let's go.

-I still think it's unnecessary. -It is, let's go.

What?

Even when she has a man, I am still number one in her heart.

It's no wonder people say that a real best friend is the soulmate.

Even platonic lovers would get jealous.

Of course!

He Fanxing is my wife

and Yang Xiaoyu is my husband.

The three of us have been married for over ten years.

Thank you for being our cover, Ms. Song.

No worries.

I'm doing it for my Fanxing.

She could have dated in school,

but it ended before it could even start.

How pitiful.

Careful, it's hot.

Blame it on that stupid He Canyang.

But you two managed to wrap things up quietly.

He Fanxing.

Did Mr. He and Ms. Song use to date?

That's old news.

I was 16 or 17, so I didn't have good taste in men.

Everyone has some dark history.

But how old were you then?

Five or six. I just graduated from kindergarten.

If someone had told Fanxing at that time

that her boyfriend was flipping squares in kindergarten,

she probably wouldn't believe it.

What is flipping squares?

You fold cigarette cases into a square.

Have you ever played it?

I have never seen it before.

What did you guys play in kindergarten then?

Minesweeper.

Are you talking about the game on the computer?

It was fun.

Back then, we would compete.

The loser had to buy KFC.

What's the matter?

He...

He really is a kid.

Are you just going to chat and not eat?

Hurry up and order.

Aren't these your babies?

Are you really selling them?

I have to get that showerhead.

I have to.

I wouldn't buy it either if I were your uncle.

I can live for 18 months with that money.

You have no idea how amazing that showerhead is.

My life will only be complete once I have it.

You said the same thing when you bought that bag.

You're taking down the east wall to fix the west wall.

A woman's wardrobe is always missing one dress

and her shelf is always missing one bag.

But I can only put one showerhead in the bathroom.

Hello.

Yes, I am the bag seller, Melon.

I am near the door, so you should be able to see me easily.

Hello.

Please sit down.

Let's see the bags.

This one looks pretty good.

What's the price?

My mom bought this bag from Paris.

It costs 22,000 yuan.

I love it and have only used it a few times.

I can sell it to you for 15,000 yuan if you like it.

Hold it.

Thank you.

Can you sell this to me for 7,000 yuan?

I can't.

This bag is already not in the market.

Selling it for 12,000 yuan is more than reasonable.

This is a secondhand bag and you want to sell this for 12,000 yuan?

The original price was 24,000 yuan and I have only used it 3 times.

Is the bag authentic?

It looks like an imitation.

No way, my uncle bought this from the duty-free shop.

Yes, she has the receipt.

Receipts today can be faked too.

What? Really?

It looks fake to me.

She's selling so many bags.

Look at that one.

It doesn't even look real.

Is there such a design?

This is a limited edition embroidery.

Do you know anything at all?

-Forget it if you can't afford it. -Hey.

What's with your attitude?

She's mad because we exposed her.

Didn't I tell you?

These secondhand bags are all fake.

What a liar!

Let's go, what a scam.

Hey!

Both of you have such foul mouths.

Who is the lying scammer? Have you even seen the real stuff?

You touched her bags with those greasy hands.

Where were your manners?

-You... -Let's just go.

They can't even tell what's real, yet they want to buy the bags?

I told you, just bring them to a secondhand shop.

I did. They said they would only pay me 40 percent of the price.

These bags are still new.

I should at least get 60 percent.

So what now? Will you still sell them?

Of course.

I'll be meeting other people.

If I don't sell them, what about my showerhead?

Fine.

I know, Chen Xi.

I remember that tomorrow is your birthday.

Don't worry, I won't be late.

What happened between you and Amy?

What?

What about Amy?

Are you referring to her asking my company to renovate her house?

We met and talked for less than five minutes.

She's calling you out in the college group chat.

She said your colleague told her that you don't have a boyfriend.

She wants us to introduce potential suitors to you.

Why does she care if I have a boyfriend or not?

You are her imaginary rival.

-How lame. -Listen.

Bring your boyfriend along tomorrow.

Shut Amy right up.

I'm so annoyed.

I don't think that's a good idea.

Is he busy?

He's...

pretty busy lately.

The fire is burning right outside your door.

Even if he has a million-dollar deal, he needs to put it aside and support you!

Hey, He Canyang.

Are you free tomorrow? I need a favor.

Why and what time?

It's my classmate's birthday.

Dress up nicely and drive me there.

You can leave after that.

You should just call a taxi.

Can I ask the taxi driver to pretend to be my boyfriend?

He Fanxing, are you finally at the age to care about your reputation?

It's not like that.

I really can't tomorrow.

I have to go to the planetarium with my ex-girlfriend-to-be.

Have you two made up?

No.

She wanted to have a last date and agreed to break up after.

She said she wants to see the stars with me,

so that she can end our short-lived relationship for eternity.

-How sappy. -Isn't it?

If I knew that she was so romantic, I would have left her alone.

Never mind then.

It's not like I see my classmates often.

-Just let them be. -Hey.

You can ask that good friend you met on your blind date.

Single friends should help one another.

That guy is so entitled.

I have to be crazy to ask him.

Why should I drive you?

You could have hailed a taxi.

Isn't this on your way to work?

Why would I work on a weekend?

That's true.

Who are the flowers and cake for?

Is it someone's birthday?

My class president in college.

You can drop me off at the hotel entrance later.

Thank you.

Okay.

Hello, Chen Xi?

Well, I have quite a lot of things.

Can you help me carry them?

Okay.

Are you thinking that it's weird?

Are you going to explain?

Maybe another day.

Can you help me carry the stuff first?

Thank you.

-I owe you big time. -Fanxing?

Chen Xi!

Give them to me.

-Here. -Chen Xi.

-Help me, please. -Here.

You can go now, bye.

Is he your boyfriend?

Why isn't he joining us?

He's busy, so he's just dropping me off.

He's so handsome.

-Do you want to hide him from us? -No.

I'll leave the stuff here.

She's here.

Come sit here.

-Here. -Okay.

Sorry for being late.

Well...

Aren't you supposed to bring your boyfriend?

Is he not coming?

He's busy, so he can't come.

Is he busy even on the weekends?

Don't mention it anymore.

Her boyfriend left right after he dropped her off.

I caught a glimpse of him at the door.

Even an old woman like me felt my heart beating faster!

He is really handsome!

-Really? -Yes.

Did you really see him?

Yes, I did.

He and Fanxing make a great pair.

No way!

Handsome?

He can't be more handsome than me.

You?

You're like a monkey. You can hold his shoes.

Everyone's here.

I'll ask them to serve the food.

Chen Xi, it's your birthday.

Just sit down, I'll go instead.

Amy, it seems like your information is wrong.

I heard it from He Fanxing's colleague.

About what?

I never told them.

That's strange. Why wouldn't you?

That's strange. Why should I?

Why would you hide your relationship from your colleagues?

Why should I inform everyone?

That's right.

I don't think there's a need to announce personal matters publicly as well.

You guys don't know this.

Back in college, Fanxing was already good friends with Haomiao.

Fanxing and I are so close,

but I only found out after graduation.

I thought she was going to join the CIA.

What a touching story.

Let's give the married man a chance today.

Come on.

Thank you so much.

She couldn't care less about me now.

Let us mend the friendship.

Right, Fanxing?

Okay, I guess I'm a busybody.

There's such a story though.

A mature lady rented a fancy car and a boyfriend on Valentine's Day

just to show off to her friends.

Isn't it?

He left after dropping her off.

He was able to drive her here, yet he couldn't stay for a meal?

If I had really rented a car and a boyfriend,

a normal person would have at least feigned ignorance.

I just think that there's no need to lie to your old friends.

We have known each other for years.

We can always help you out if you're single.

The one thinking that those who are single need help

is the one who needs help.

Can't you live your own life without meddling in the lives of others?

-I'm leaving. -Fanxing.

Don't.

Don't be angry, that's how she is.

It's my birthday today.

I don't mind if certain people didn't come,

but you have to stay.

He Fanxing.

Don't misunderstand.

I was trying to help. I didn't mean any harm.

Just consider that I'm too dense then.

Why are you here?

I knocked. I guess no one heard me.

Who is he?

Who's that?

Please sit.

I'm sorry, let me introduce myself.

I'm Ye Luming, Fanxing's boyfriend.

I had something to do,

but then I thought I should accompany her instead.

Whose birthday is it?

Hello, I am Chen Xi.

Their class president.

Fanxing mentioned you a lot.

Thank you for looking after Fanxing.

-Happy birthday. -Thank you.

I'm so glad you could make it.

Please sit.

-Hey, clear the seat. -Yes, I should.

Thank you.

Waiter, another chair, please.

It's no surprise Fanxing didn't dare to show him to us.

A handsome man like him might get snatched away.

-Right. -Right.

It's fine with me.

I'm more worried that she will be taken away instead.

It's a good thing you came.

Listen.

This guy here was the one who stood in front of everyone at graduation

-and-- -Chen Xi!

Spare me, I just got married last month.

All right, I'll stop.

A newlywed? Congratulations.

-I'll toast to you. -Thank you.

Subtitle translation by Jacqueline Wong Ing