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[OVERDO]

[Episode 4]

[Spirit tablet of the late respected father, Murong Feng]

Father's been gone for over a decade,

yet you still carry his finger bone

and pay respects every day.

You're even more inseparable from him

than when he was alive.

They say burial brings peace,

but I just can't bear the thought

of your father being all alone.

With him by my side,

I can still talk to him.

But when Father was alive,

he rarely talked to you.

My stupid mouth.

Mother,

you and Father

wished to be lovebirds in life

and conjoined twins in death.

-How touching! -With your half-baked knowledge,

don't embarrass yourself.

I...

Since you were little,

I didn't raise you myself,

so you picked up this...

this rustic vulgarity.

I don't blame you.

But you're not young anymore.

Your every word and action

represents the Murong family.

You must act like a proper lady.

Where's Fang Mulan?

This girl from Nanyang

really doesn't know any manners.

It's almost noon,

yet she's still not here.

From a merchant family

far away in Nanyang,

she indeed lacks manners.

If Father were here,

he'd never accept such a daughter-in-law.

But for the future of our Murong family,

the Fang family's power

is too good to give up.

We still must educate her

on the rules of our family.

Teach that country bumpkin

how to respect her mother-in-law,

serve her husband,

and wait on her sister-in-law.

As the old saying goes,

"The character of a good wife and mother

is built on enduring grievances."

Madam.

Madam, Young Miss Jinrui,

Miss Fang has arrived.

Miss, please.

This way, Miss.

Who are you?

[In German] Hello, I'm Anastasia.

Miss.

I'm Tasia, a close friend of Miss Fang's.

Before she steps into the Murong residence,

I'm here to confirm

if this new environment

meets her daily living standards,

[In German] according to German standards.

Where is she?

She'll be here shortly.

If possible,

I'll put her luggage away first.

That's all?

All sizzle and no steak.

And they call themselves the shipping magnates of Nanyang?

It's as if some impoverished person

came here to sponge off us.

Oh my.

I wonder if the room prepared for Miss Fang

is spacious enough.

There's more?

So many.

We came in a hurry.

Please excuse the meagerness.

What rich merchant?

Just an upstart.

Come and see, everyone.

This painting isn't even finished.

Not even colored,

yet they're in a hurry to move it in.

This is a work by a famous European painter,

a great masterpiece.

When this painting was acquired,

Miss Fang was only 10 years old.

Take it away.

Young Master.

The investigator just replied.

The Fang family in Nanyang started in the sugar industry,

and then got involved in coffee, shipping, mining,

and so on.

Fang Mulan is

indeed the only daughter of the Fang family.

Miss Fang grew up in Nanyang.

She came to China this time,

first, for her marriage with Young Master Qingyu,

and, second, to pave the way

for expanding their business in Nancheng.

We've yet to find any issues with her.

Young Master Qingyi.

Is she really that Ren Susu?

It's a pity that in the Beicheng clinic,

I didn't get the chance to meet her.

Don't worry.

There will be plenty of chances to see her now.

Moving into her husband's home is a big day.

Instead of coming to pay respects to the elders,

where did she go?

She naturally has more important things to do

than paying respects to the elders.

Principal.

This is the invitation list for the aviation school's opening.

We've sent invitations to all major families

in Nancheng.

But the Li family's patriarch claims to be ill.

[Zhenhua No. 1 Aviation School]

The Zhang and Huo families say

they're swamped with business.

If these 3 families don't attend,

those fence-sitters will

also find excuses not to come.

The aviation school was established

with patriotic aspiration.

It was only

out of respect for the Murongs that

they showed up automatically

to express their stance.

But now,

in the vast Nancheng,

how many families have business dealings

with foreigners?

The aviation school is a national salvation organization.

They naturally want to avoid suspicion.

But this aviation school's been abandoned for so many years.

It's only after you took over

that it got on the right track,

training the first batch of decent students.

Now's the time to leverage this opening ceremony

to attract financial support and networking help

from all sectors.

They...

Don't worry.

I will resolve this.

Qingyu.

Miss Fang.

Mulan,

why are you here?

You can leave now.

Yes.

You've been too busy lately

and skipping meals.

I bought your favorite dried bamboo shoot buns.

Have a taste.

You've worked hard.

Not at all.

You're the one

working hard running the aviation school.

You heard everything?

It's fine.

There's always a solution.

The Huo, Zhang, and Li families

have all been invited,

but it's unsure that

everyone will show up.

I will host

an engagement party

at home.

When the time comes,

I'll personally invite them to

attend the aviation school's opening.

Eat up

before it gets cold.

Okay.

All that fuss at home,

and the star of the show is here.

What brings you here?

It's nothing.

Just that the immense wealth of my sister-in-law's family

has made my older sister green with envy.

You know what,

when it comes to agitating my older sister,

you and I are on the same page.

Yeah.

If people weren't making trouble for your older brother,

why'd he be so busy

that he doesn't even have time to eat?

You really care about my brother.

How did my family get so lucky

to have such a good daughter-in-law?

I'm your brother's fiancée.

Of course I care about him.

All right.

Are you going to let me eat?

Wait.

Qingyu.

So many people want to trip up our family.

You can't just eat food

brought by an outsider.

How is Mulan an outsider?

In these troubled times,

you can never be too careful.

Let me test it for poison first.

Buns from Rongxinji.

You're amazing.

It's your first time in Nancheng,

and you already found such an authentic and hidden gem of a shop.

It's not hard to find out

what Qingyu likes to eat.

I love their food too.

Please remember that as well.

You can go buy it yourself.

Since you say so,

I can only come here to steal my brother's food.

You won't be mad, right?

You're getting more and more childish.

I have other things to do.

I have to go.

I'll send you back.

It's fine.

What,

do you dislike me that much?

What do you mean?

Since you don't,

do me the honor

of riding in my car.

We'll be a family soon, after all.

We should bond, don't you think?

Miss Fang.

There's more rain

in Nanyang than in Nancheng, right?

If you like dry and sunny weather,

you should head north.

At least

to places like Beicheng,

where there's less rain.

Miss Fang,

have you been to Beicheng?

Never been.

I actually miss the weather in Beicheng.

I have an old friend,

whom I met in Beicheng.

We were pretty close then.

Unfortunately,

she died later.

Is that so?

Yes,

but she really deserved to die.

If it weren't for her,

I wouldn't have suffered 3 years in prison.

Didn't know you have such a rough past.

But the past is the past.

Better to let it go.

Let it go?

You're quite open-minded.

By the way, Miss Fang,

do you think

the dead can come back to life?

Of course not.

I also think

the dead cannot come back to life.

If that woman really came back to life,

I'd make sure I send her to hell.

Am I right?

But if that woman

can come back from the dead,

how can you take her down?

You must be joking, Miss Fang.

If she really came back to life,

I wouldn't need to do anything at all.

As long as I let others see her true colors,

someone will naturally take care of her for me.

Am I right,

Ren Susu?

Who is Ren Susu?

No wonder you've been so weird around me.

You're mistaken...

Stop pretending.

You stole the film negatives of Huo Minxian

and her paramour, didn't you?

So you can win the Murong family's trust and gratitude,

stomping on me along the way.

Even if I expose your true colors now,

no one will believe me.

Is that it?

I really don't know what you're talking about.

Sure, deny it.

You're an expert at playing with people's hearts

and sowing discord after all.

But listen up, Ren Susu.

No matter what your motive is

in entering the Murong family,

the same thing

will never happen a second time.

Before you make a move,

I'll make sure everyone

sees your true colors.

Young Master Qingyi,

you guessed it right.

Over the years, Huo Mingxi's branch in Beicheng

has scattered

like monkeys when the tree falls.

Not a single person who experienced

what happened back then can be found.

She chose to come back,

so she must be prepared.

What happened to Huo Mingxi then

caused you to suffer in prison,

and even the tendons in your hand were...

If the Huos identify Miss Ren,

with their ruthless methods,

you'll certainly be avenged.

Don't ever mention

my injury to Qingyu.

Noted.

Even the best-laid plans can go wrong.

Back when the Huo family

was hunting down Huo Mingxi's killer,

a butler surnamed Li

saw Ren Susu.

He made a mistake later

and was exiled to Feng'an by the Huos.

Contact our people in Feng'an

to find this man.

And then?

Bring him to Nancheng.

It's time for him to

meet his old masters.

Ren Susu.

I don't know why you returned from the dead

and are impersonating someone else,

but I can use the Huos

to bring the past to light again.

When that happens,

how will you deal with it?

Just exposing your facade

is too boring.

I want you to be encircled by enemies,

isolated and helpless,

begging me for mercy.

In this round,

I will make sure you admit defeat.

[Nancheng Train Station]

[Nancheng Station]

[Nancheng Station]

Butler Li.

Here.

This family that's hiring,

what business do they do?

Follow me and you'll find out.

Boss Hai?

Boss Hai! Boss Hai!

[Renowned opera star: Hai Tangqing]

Boss Hai is here.

A true Peking Opera star.

Boss Hai!

Please don't push!

One by one!

One by one!

One by one!

What's going on?

What is this about?

Where's yours?

Didn't bring a notebook?

No worries.

No worries.

Here, take it.

Where's yours?

Let's go.

Let's get out.

Boss Hai!

Boss Hai!

You're a shy one, huh?

Boss Hai!

Can I get your autograph too?

Here.

Nancheng and Feng'an are

really worlds apart.

My wallet's gone!

Laiyi.

Inspector Li.

Why are you here?

Boss Hai came to Nancheng today.

Our commissioner's wife

is a big fan of hers,

so she asked me to come maintain order.

Who is this?

Just in time.

I lost my wallet.

Please help me find it.

Try to recall

if anyone

came into close contact with you.

Did anyone touch you

or bump into you?

Yes.

A woman

surrounded by a crowd.

I think she's an opera singer.

Okay.

I'll go find out.

Losing a wallet is no big deal.

Get in the car with me right now.

Where are we going?

Tonight, the Huos

are attending a banquet at my master's home.

We're inviting you to meet your former masters.

My master belongs to a collateral branch of the Huos.

I have zero contact with the main branch

of the Huos in Nancheng.

They're not my former masters.

You've got the wrong person.

You just need to identify someone.

When the time comes,

my master will reward you handsomely.

Identify who?

The real culprit

who killed Huo Mingxi 3 years ago.

Don't gather in public places!

Disperse!

Inspector Li said to disperse!

Disperse!

Boss Hai, don't go.

It was finally our turn.

Boss Hai!

Boss Hai!

Boss Hai!

Boss Hai!

Boss Hai!

Boss Hai!

Boss Hai!

Don't go, Boss Hai!

Wait for me!

Boss Hai!

Don't go, Boss Hai!

Boss Hai, we love you!

Hey...

You...

Hide me for a bit.

Thank you, Mr. Inspector.

You're welcome.

No, wait.

Why did you run just now?

Why did I run?

If I didn't run,

those fans would eat me alive.

And why were you chasing me?

Are you also my fan?

No.

I...

If you are, just admit it. Don't be shy.

My pen was knocked away in the crowd,

so I can't give you an autograph.

I know!

Take this as my autograph.

Thank you.

Wait a minute!

What is it?

Someone just reported

that they suspect you stole their wallet.

Please come with me.

I'm a famous opera singer.

Why'd I steal a passerby's wallet?

I've seen plenty of wealthy kleptomaniacs.

I'm not saying

you took it.

I'm just saying

you're not exempt from suspicion.

Please cooperate with this.

I knew it.

My singing master was right.

We opera singers...

are always looked down upon.

That's not what I meant.

Mr. Inspector,

if you don't believe me,

you can search me right now!

I may just be a lowly actor,

but I'd never stoop so low

as to do something shady like that.

Search me!

I'll strip for you to search.

If you find nothing,

just consider it

a free performance of "The Injustice to Dou E" for you.

N-No, no.

That won't be necessary.

Boss Hai.

I was wrong.

I'm sorry.

Hello?

Are the ordered flowers ready?

Murong Qingyi's subordinate

picked up a man from Feng'an.

He has a Beicheng accent,

is around 50 years old,

[Name: Li Cai]

and his name

is Li Cai.

Do you know him?

I do.

Sure enough.

I knew that Murong Qingyi

wouldn't let you off so easily.

What do we do now?

I need the flowers

for a family banquet.

If there are any dead branches and leaves,

wouldn't it bother the guests?

Help me

trim away everything inappropriate.

Otherwise,

I won't pay for them.

I'm so sorry, Miss Fang.

I'll have my people

trim them clean for you right away.

I heard you

ordered flowers.

Yes.

Where are you going?

Didn't you hear?

I ordered flowers.

The guests will arrive soon.

Who will entertain the guests

with you gone?

What,

is the Murong residence short of people to take charge?

No, it is not.

It's short of an opera singer though.

Miss Fang,

I went to a lot of trouble to set up a stage for you.

It'd be a pity

if you left.

Today's meal at the Murongs'

will surely be very boring.

How about we leave early tonight,

and I take you to Xanadu for some fun?

[Zhang Mingshu, Eldest Young Master of the Zhang family]

No thanks.

I have to go back and take care of my father.

Fine.

I get it. You're a filial son,

who has to take care of your paralyzed dad.

Suit yourself.

I'll have fun by myself.

I suggest you keep a low profile tonight too.

He's your future brother-in-law after all,

but you show no care at all.

His aviation school is opening,

but you keep dragging it out, saying you won't go.

Who said I won't go?

Five planes.

Bro,

the Murong family got

all the bargains on the 5 planes.

What,

can't our Huo family play hard to get?

I have to make him grovel a bit.

Can't let him just get a free ride.

You guys are so full of schemes.

Shut your trap with this.

Not bad, huh?

[Xanadu Cabaret]

Why's the traffic so bad?

Do you know how to drive?

I'm so sorry.

I don't know what happened.

I'm just gonna drive away.

Sorry!

Sorry!

Drive away!

Got it.

Mrs. Wang.

Miss Fang.

What are you doing in here?

I want to help out

with the family banquet.

I want to cook a Nanyang dish

to make a contribution.

Sure.

But I'm missing a few ingredients.

[Papaya] [Milk] [Sago] [Condensed milk] [Honeyed red beans]

-I need to go out... -Miss Fang.

What ingredients are so important

that you must get them?

Never mind.

I wanted to go buy them,

but now it seems

the most important ingredient, papaya,

is no longer available.

This dish

can't be made.

There will be no show

for you to watch either.

That's fine.

The papayas you can buy in Nancheng

are never fresh enough.

I have genuine papayas here.

Later,

I'll have Laiyi bring them to you.

All of you, get out.

Put down

your things now.

Quickly.

Ren Susu.

You calculate every step.

How could I not be prepared?

What do you want?

I should ask you that.

What,

afraid to see an old friend?

Why should I be afraid?

Are you really not afraid?

Then what is this?

Do you know what

the most beautiful sound in this world is?

Someone once told me that...

it's the sound of fingers

trailing across a lover's skin in the dead of night.

Is that so?

It's fine if you forgot.

I can help you remember it all,

bit by bit.

♪ The more passionate ♪

♪ Our past embrace ♪

Tonight,

don't even think about stepping out of this house.

Come back in!

♪ The more icy ♪

Help Miss Fang cook.

♪ Our present clash ♪

♪ If not tangled in love ♪

♪ We are locked in hate ♪

♪ There is no escaping it ♪