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Timing and Subtitles done by the ♡ Once Upon in Love♡ Team @Viki

♫ Misty dawn and tender dusk, the whole world seems gentle ♫

♫ A young boy in uniform gallops under the blinking stars ♫

♫ His eyes are so loving, determined, and happy ♫

♫ Looking back, what transient beauty ♫

♫ Winter, the season when snow falls ♫

♫ But you have spring in your arms ♫

♫ The fragrance of sweet flowers fills the world ♫

♫ During the sunny summer days ♫

♫ Our feelings grow stronger ♫

♫ I'm so in love with you in autumn ♫

♫ Every falling leaf speaks of my love ♫

♫ Dancing and swirling in the air ♫

[Fall in Love]

[Episode 20]

Mr. Liao,

the medicines have been prepared.

There are ten cases each of aspirin and quinine.

They can be shipped out tomorrow.

- Are the goods safe? - Yes. Don't worry.

The Commander went to check the goods himself.

There will be no problem.

[Shanghai Shiliupu Pier]

Here is a sample.

You check it first.

All the goods will arrive tomorrow.

Give me the cash and I'll hand you the goods.

Don't worry.

As long as the goods are fine, Commander Tan will pay at full price.

Junior Marshal, here's a top-secret telegram from the governor.

[Tan Xuanlin's collaboration with the Revolutionary Party.]

[He helped the Revolutionary Army buy controlled substances.]

[They will hand over at the Shanghai Shiliupu Pier tomorrow.]

[Take the gendarmes and catch them.]

Junior Marshal, what happened?

My father said Tan Xuanlin collaborated with our enemies.

Not only did he have dealings with the Revolutionary Army,

he also helped them buy controlled substances.

So...

So, on the night of the Command celebration,

those two revolutionary assassins might really

have something to do with Commander Tan.

The Governor has been asking us to get something on Commander Tan.

This is the perfect moment.

My father said that his scouts have found out that

there will be a hand off at the pier tomorrow,

and he wants me to take the gendarmes to catch them.

The Governor wants to leave you the credit.

Once Tan Xuanlin gets caught,

he won't be the Commander of Shanghai anymore.

The seat will be yours by then.

It seems that my father doesn't trust me.

He has had his scouts monitoring Tan Xuanlin.

Junior Marshal, Tan Xuanlin has always been cunning.

The governor did this as a precaution.

[The Commander's Office]

Fortunately, our director

conducted a timely thoracotomy on you to stop the bleeding,

and Commander Tan personally gave you a blood transfusion

to save your life.

- Commander Tan gave me his blood? - Yes.

He gave you 600 ml of his blood.

Come in.

Brother Guangyao, are you still here?

My old house has been repaired.

Just now, I was busy checking the guests' list with Xu Cheng,

so I forgot the time.

Commander Tan, it's so late, you still haven't gotten any rest yet?

You're so busy with official business.

This isn't about my job.

I don't have a home, so I both live and eat in the Command center.

I'm not that rich like you.

I heard that your old house covers over ten acres

and even diverted water from the Huangpu River to build a lotus pond.

Do invite me when the house is done being renovated.

Of course.

By the way.

Commander Tan, are you free tomorrow?

Tomorrow... I'm going out tomorrow.

What's the matter?

Nothing.

I was going to ask you to help me see

[Guest List] if this guest list is suitable.

No. I can't do this.

I can't give you advice on the governor's mansion.

Well, I hope you won't miss the inauguration ceremony of the house.

I'll definitely be there.

Do you have anything else to say?

I...

Nothing.

Commander, Supervisor Xu came to you so late.

What is he up to?

He has relented.

If he wasn't Xu Bojun's son,

we could've been good brothers.

[Do Not Enter]

[No Fireworks]

Old Fu, thank Commander Tan for me.

Commander asked me to thank you for him.

He said you did him a great favor.

Hurry up.

The career ahead is perilous.

I hope Commander Tan will take care of himself.

Pass on this message to him.

No matter who he is,

I will always be his friend.

I thank you on behalf of Commander.

Slow down.

Put it here.

Let's go back to the Chamber of Commerce.

Junior Marshal, it's not drugs,

but guns.

[Tianjin Machinery Bureau]

Tianjin Machinery Bureau is a subordinate to Governor Pei

and exclusively for the Pei Army.

Why do you have their guns?

Since you know it's the property of the Pei family,

aren't you overreaching?

You're from the Pei family.

Did Governor Pei ask you to smuggle arms?

Who are you going to sell them to?

If it's sold to the Revolutionary Army,

that means you're collaborating with the enemies.

Junior Marshal, I went through all their wallets. There was no identification cards.

There are only a few notes of Cantonese and Shanghai currencies.

You created a fake identity and a fake resume.

Also, you exchanged your Cantonese checks for silver dollars and Shanghai checks

so that you could easily use them in Shanghai.

But the reason why you left a few Cantonese banknotes

is so you could take the train back to Guangzhou after the assassination.

You would need Cantonese banknotes and change for the rickshaw.

You wouldn't be able to exchange silver dollars and use Shanghai banknotes there.

You travel between Shanghai and Tianjin. Why do you have Cantonese money?

I have reason to suspect that you have been to Guangzhou.

If you do not explain the reason,

then I will have to put you guys in jail and slowly check myself.

If I find something, something that might get your Governor Pei involved,

what will you do then?

Junior Marshal Xu, can I talk to you alone?

You mean Commander Tan ordered these goods?

Yes.

Commander Tan said that the governor's mansion was always unable to pay military wages in full.

That meant that the men in the militia did not all have guns.

So he ordered a batch of guns from us privately.

So, you are from the Tianjin Machinery Bureau?

Yes.

Junior Marshal Xu,

you and our Junior Marshal Pei are close friends.

You should know about Governor Xu's private withholding of military wages.

In order to make up for the shortfall, Governor Pei asked our machinery bureau to sell weapons.

Nowadays, governments are spending a lot everywhere.

We deal in secret in order to avoid high taxes.

But we did business only with the armies under the jurisdiction of the respective governor's mansions

and never with the Revolutionary Army.

Then, why do you have Cantonese money?

It's just a cover.

The business of selling weapons is not above board, after all.

We all carry Cantonese money.

That way, even if we get caught,

no one would think that it was related to the machinery bureau.

Why are you telling me all of this?

Governor Xu and Governor Pei now share the power together.

Moreover, Junior Marshal Pei and you are also good friends.

I'm telling you this to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings.

So carrying Cantonese money was your idea?

I'm not that smart. It was ordered by the governor's mansion.

Governor.

How's your investigation going?

Junior Marshal said Tan Xuanlin bought guns from the Tianjin Machinery Bureau privately.

Because it involved the Pei Family Arms, he put things down.

Tan Xuanlin is buying guns now.

There must be something strange going on.

He's trying to confuse things.

I'll keep my men on this.

I believe he will show his real intentions.

And you have to hurry up to prepare for the inauguration of the old house.

The marriage between Guangyao and the Mu family must be settled at once.

Yes.

Commander,

this is from Supervisor Xu. [To Commander Tan]

Did he say anything else?

He didn't say anything. He just invited you to attend the inauguration of Xu family's old house.

[From Xu Guangyao, Please open]

By the way, did Mr. Liao leave safely?

Don't worry. Miss Mu arranged it herself.

Commander.

You went to buy smuggled arms on purpose to cover that batch of medicine.

Aren't you afraid of being implicated?

I did it on purpose.

A while ago, a person introduced me to a group of arms smugglers.

When I went to talk business with them, I happened to notice that

these guys were also carrying Cantonese money.

Then I got to know one of them. He told me.

These days,

each governor's mansion is afraid of talking to the Revolutionary Party.

If they get caught for smuggling, they would blame it directly on the Revolutionary Party.

I asked him how he came up with the idea.

He told me that two months ago, someone tried it.

So their boss told everyone to emulate him.

And I figured the time.

Two months ago.

It's when Xu Guangyao got shot at the celebration.

Where are they from?

I asked around.

These people are related to the Tianjin Machinery Bureau.

And from the way they act, it seems they're from the military.

So I guessed that

they must be related to Pei Xun.

Pei Xun?

If he sent men to kill Xu Guangyao,

that would make things interesting.

This Xu Guangyao is a real gentleman.

It's just a pity that he was born at the wrong time.

The world doesn't deserve him.

Governor.

Good.

How come you're standing here? Aren't you afraid of catching a cold?

Father, you must be tired from the journey.

Of course, I should come out to meet you.

I know you're filial.

You don't need to look into the case of whether Tan Xuanlin collaborated with the enemy.

I'll send someone else to do it.

It's my fault I didn't do my job well. Please punish me.

Don't bother with the punishment.

But I got something more important to ask for your permission.

What is it that you need to ask for my permission for?

Let me take a look around first.

These Taihu stones were all transported from Yixing. (A porous limestone from Lake Tai used as garden features)

The pond has also been dredged. It draws in freshwater from the Huangpu River. (A tributary of the Yangtze river that flows through Shanghai)

And I also raised your favorite lotuses and brocade carp.

The fish playing among the lotuses is also a nice scene.

It looks like you make a lot of effort. It looks great.

I'm glad you like it.

Well, Father.

Is there anything you need to discuss with me?

Come on, let's sit down and talk.

Okay.

Son, you're old enough.

We don't have many children. You are the only son.

It's time to think about your marriage.

How come you are suddenly thinking of my marriage?

The battle in the south is still uncertain yet. I'm not in the mood to think about it.

- If you're not in the mood, then I'll do it for you. - Father.

What do you think of Wanqing?

Father, are you trying to propose a marriage alliance with the Mu family?

Mr. Mu and I wanted to establish a marriage alliance long ago.

Now that Mr. Mu gave his property to Wanqing,

it won't be easy for Wanqing to support the family business on her own.

If she has the governor's family supporting her, it would be good for both of our families.

But I don't know if you're fond of her,

so I came to ask for your opinion.

Wanqing is a gorgeous and intelligent girl,

and we've known each other since we were very young. Of course, I like her.

But...

But what?

But I expressed my feelings to her in private and she didn't respond.

Son.

Parents have always arranged their children's marriage and asked matchmakers to match them.

There is no reason for two young people to decide their marriage themselves.

Besides, Wanqing is a noble lady, not a wild girl from an ordinary family.

It was frivolous of you to express your feelings in private.

It's supposed to be a family proposal.

Was that why she's been a little distant from me the last few days?

She blamed me for offending her.

Relax.

I will invite everyone in the Mu family to the inauguration.

I'll propose your marriage to Mr. Mu.

You risked your life to take a bullet for Wanqing.

I believe that Mr. Mu will agree to this marriage.

Thank you, Father.

Perfect.

The environment is quite good.

Thank you. Great.

- Supervisor Xu, congratulations. - Welcome.

- Welcome. - Please go inside.

Mr. Mu, I heard that you weren't feeling well and are recuperating at Fayuan Temple.

I wonder if you are feeling better.

I'm fine physically, but I'm looking for peace of mind.

It's just I left such a heavy burden on Wanqing.

She is very stressed out.

Exactly. I saw her just now, she did seem a bit sullen.

Such a heavy burden for a little girl, it's really hard for her.

Brother Guangyao.

Congratulations on your new home.

- Thank you, Commander Tan. - Commander Tan.

Today is an extra lucky day for our Guangyao.

What's the other lucky event? Tell me. I want to get lucky, too.

Well then, let me break the news.

My father is going to propose marriage with the Mu family.

It's-It's really all so sudden.

Commander Tan, you must come to drink our wedding wine.

Okay. Well. Let me greet Governor Xu first.

- Go inside. - Okay.

Guangyao.

I already told you

Commander Tan had other intentions for Miss Wanqing.

Be quiet.

Mr. Mu.

I've heard

- you love Chinese opera. - Thank you.

How about singing "In Extremely Good Fortune"

with Boss Lan in a minute?

Listen to my voice.

I don't want to embarrass myself here today.

Boss Lan's "In Extremely Good Fortune" is very unique.

Singing it today is for good luck, too.

Guangyao is 25 years old this year.

He spent a year as a staff officer at the Army Headquarters.

Now, he is working in Shanghai.

I guess he can take on things.

But it's not good for him to live alone all the time.

So I think it's time to arrange a wedding for him.

As the saying goes, "Family comes before a career."

To become a man, he should have a family,

he would then have motivation.

Listening to what you said,

Guangyao is fond of my Wanqing.

Wanqing is gentle and graceful,

and she used to be Guangyao's secretary.

The two seem to love each other.

They are well-matched.

Yes.

Wanqing and Guangyao knew each other

since they were young, so they are very close.

Guangyao has a great personality and talent.

If she can get Guangyao's help,

I will be relieved.

That's great.

Father,

I just took over the family business,

so there are a lot of things I have to do first.

Besides, the yarn factory is still in a dangerous position.

I really don't want to think about marriage right now.

Wanqing, I offended you before.

I shouldn't have expressed my feelings to you in private.

Father has already scolded me for that.

I want to apologize to you.

So, Wanqing.

has Guangyao already talked to you about it?

Wanqing,

why didn't you tell me about such an important thing?

Wanqing.

We all know her.

She knew that it was unreasonable.

Wanqing, you were right to reject Guangyao.

This boy. He's got no rules.

Don't make it easy for him to get you.

Uncle Xu. Father.

I turned down Brother Guangyao before

not because he was offensive.

At the Mu family ball,

we put the marriage on hold for the time being.

That was because the war was urgent at the time.

We were afraid of damaging the governor's reputation.

But now, the war in the south is more intense.

If we bring up marriage again, I'm afraid there will be gossip.

No, no. I don't think so.

I think now is a perfect time.

If the marriage had happened then,

Guangyao would have missed you, the real lady of the Mu family.

This is destiny. It was meant to be.

You two should get married.

I'm afraid someone will gossip,

and say that the governor's mansion can't handle military affairs.

Why is that?

The world is not at peace.

Our two families should help each other.

Mr. Mu, look.

These two are really a match for each other.

You're right.

Governor, I only have one daughter.

And she can win your favor.

It's my daughter's great honor.

Don't worry, Mr. Mu.

From now on, Wanqing will be the young mistress of the governor's family.

She has the governor's family supporting her.

Mr. Mu, I suppose it's time to pick the perfect day.

How about the engagement ceremony on the eighth day of next month?

It's a good day for marriage.

Okay.

She can get the favor of the governor,

which will be her glory, too.

We'll be at your disposal.

Great.

Come on. Have a cup of tea.

Father,

I just realized that I have to sign some contracts in the company,

I'll leave first.

Wanqing,

didn't you want to listen to Boss Lan's "In Extremely Good Fortune"?

I don't understand operas anyways. You all enjoy it. I'll be off first.

Wanqing.

Governor Xu,

the company has gotten a lot of business lately.

Wanqing is not in the mood either.

I'll apologize for her leaving.

I hope you forgive her.

I quite like Wanqing's straightforward nature.

She has the competence to do great things.

Guangyao, you will marry such a capable woman,

you must do better than her.

Yes, Father. I will work harder.

- Good. Let's go watch the opera. - Okay.

Okay. Go ahead.

Wanqing.

Did you hear all that?

I have to go talk to Father.

Don't worry.

I have an idea.

What's the name of that reporter?

Which one?

The one who published the photos of

Xu Guangyao and Pei Shaojun.

Oh. It's The Spark.

The Spark, right?

Ask a man you don't know to send this.

What is this for?

Go.

Okay.

Hello?

See you tomorrow at 10:00 at the usual place.

Have you figured out a way?

Let's talk after we meet.

Xuanlin!

What's your plan?

It's an emergency. I don't think it's a good idea to argue with them.

How about you agree on it first, just as a temporary measure.

I can't agree with that.

Your father and Xu Bojun have set a wedding date already.

If you go against them now,

you will not only embarrass yourself but also get me into trouble.

You said you wanted to accompany me forever, and not a day less.

So you want to watch Xu Bojun and me fight each other? Will you be happy then?

I do like you, but if I have to risk my life for this.

- I have to think about it. - You...

You asshole.

Wanqing!

- Listen to me. - I know. Someone is watching us.

You knew? Then, why did you hit me so hard?

I enjoyed it.

Besides, acting has to be realistic.

How dare you make fun of your man.

I'll deal with you later.

Wait for my news.

Tan Xuanlin, you better remember!

Wanqing!

Guangyao.

How come you drank so much?

Yesterday, Wanqing left without watching the opera.

I don't think she wants to marry me.

Since Mr. Mu has already made a promise,

I don't think he'll break his word.

In fact, when I expressed my feelings to her

when I was in the hospital,

she didn't respond.

She even started drifting from me.

I can't figure out what she's thinking.

I think it's better to ask her directly.

I'd like to ask.

But I'm also afraid.

I'm afraid she'll turn me down.

I'm afraid... that she does not like me.

Tell me.

If I pretend I don't know about it and marry her,

then spend my whole life protecting her,

will she love me?

It's selfish of you to do that.

I'll just be selfish just this once.

I'll spend my whole life loving her

and protecting her.

Isn't that enough?

I wonder what true love in this world is.

He who promises his life

to only one other person.

Guangyao,

cheer up.

You can at least make Mu Wanqing stay.

I... pursued Gu Yueshuang

and gave her my whole heart,

and she didn't take me seriously.

Come on, Brothers.

Let's have a toast.

Guangyao, let me toast to you, too.

Old Pei.

What are you doing?

I toasted to Guangyao,

because we both have annoyances.

Your Tan Sangyu loves you so much.

- You just stay out of it. - Don't make fun of me.

Look!

Doesn't she look like Tan Sangyu?

♫ If love is the life of land ♫

♫ Your kisses are gentle breezes and light rain♫

♫ For you, I'll follow your path♫

♫ Even if I can only grasp ♫

♫ Grasp the dandelion of yours ♫

♫ I've tried my best to make a good story ♫

♫ I would rather wait till you're willing to listen for me ♫

♫ I would rather wait till you're willing to listen for me ♫

Distinguished guests, I'm not an experienced singer.

I still hope you enjoyed it.

In fact, I'm not a professional singer

but an unknown student.

I stand here today to sing this song to a man

I admire.

I'd like to tell him.

Even if the war and conflict continue,

as long as he is there,

I think that the world is still beautiful.

- Great. - Fantastic!

Mr. Pei,

if you would like to let me continue to admire you

and adore you,

please come here on the stage.

Okay?

[Chongde Girl’s High School - Tan Sangyu - Phone Number 53819]

Old Pei, hurry up and go.

She has confessed her love to you. What are you waiting for?

Come down! Come down!

♫ Your words are a beauty trap ♫

♫ For you, I'll follow your path♫

♫ Even if I can only grasp ♫

♫ Grasp the dandelion of yours ♫

♫ Your promise makes my heart surge like a gathering storm ♫

♫ In your eyes, I'm the scenes that pass you by ♫

♫ I spent my entire life wanting to be in yours ♫

♫ And behind my back, you are moved by me ♫

How come he's leaving?

♫ Your promise makes my heart surge like a gathering storm ♫

♫ I'll give you a cloudless day of sunshine in your eyes ♫

♫ I've tried my best to make a good story ♫

♫ But you never stop for me ♫

[Paramount] ♫ But you never stop for me ♫

She deeply expressed her feelings for you, yet you left her there alone.

That's not cool.

I really didn't expect her to do that in public.

Not to mention,

Tan Sangyu's courage is indeed admirable.

She is a lady, and for you,

she takes the initiative every time and gives up her face.

Even if you are a stone monkey, you should be moved by her sincerity.

You can at least give her a kind face, okay?

Do you know how tough it is for someone like us to pursue others actively?

If everyone is like you and can't be moved, we'd rather die.

If you don't like her,

you should directly tell her and make it clear.

It's not nice for you to keep her there like that.

Actually, I...

don't dislike her.

Old Pei, you said you don't dislike her.

That means you like her.

Shaojun, if you like her,

why are you avoiding her?

If you let her down, and she really leaves you,

you'll regret this forever.

Exactly.

Maybe it's safer for her to stay away from me.

All my life, what I wanted to do,

who I wanted to protect,

the opposite always happens.

No, it shouldn't be.

I remembered what Tan Sangyu said before.

She said you saved a lot of lives during the student demonstrations in Beijing.

You saved her life, too.

Then she has no idea what happened next.

I stopped the students from causing trouble

[Beijing Student Petition] and persuaded them to write a petition.

And I handed it to my father.

My father took all of the students

who signed the petition...

- Move. -...to prison.

Shaojun, it wasn't your fault.

Right. It's not your fault.

You did a bad thing but with good intentions.

How about we go to another place to have a few more drinks?

What's up?

Tonight, the closing ceremony

of Miss Gu's film "Love's Dream" will be held.

I have to show up and support her.

It can't be without me.

How come you don't give up?

You lose more and try more.

Then, you'll be braver.

Brothers, tonight, I'll have to choose a girl before you guys.

See you later.

How about finding another place to drink?

Okay.

Timing and Subtitles done by the ♡ Once Upon in Love♡ Team @Viki

[Yulong Hengtong Warehouse]

Guangyao, didn't you say we should go for some more drinks?

Why are we here?

Can you come and walk with me?

Are you still worried about the marriage?

Shaojun,

I have something to show you.

♫ Tears turn into heavy rain ♫

♫ We went back to when we first met ♫

♫ I immediately saw your charming face ♫

♫ To the endless sky and ocean ♫

♫ I made a promise ♫

♫ Let’s let the mortals fall down with us ♫

♫ If I forget your profile ♫

♫ How would I put back together ♫

♫ The memories that revived me ♫

♫ Let’s embrace either during the sunrise of sunset ♫

♫ I have exhausted myself in this life ♫

♫ My whole life has become lonely ♫

♫ Even if my vision is blurred and I can’t clearly see ♫

♫ I’ll still sing with you on horseback ♫

♫ Tears turn into heavy rain ♫

♫ We went back to when we first met ♫

♫ I immediately saw your charming face ♫

♫ To the endless sky and ocean ♫

♫ I made a promise ♫

♫ Let’s let the mortals fall down with us ♫

♫ If I forget your profile ♫

♫ How would I put back together ♫

♫ The memories that revived me ♫

♫ Let’s embrace either during the sunrise or sunset ♫

♫ I have exhausted myself in this life ♫

♫ My whole life has become lonely ♫

♫ Even if my vision is blurred and I can’t clearly see ♫

♫ I’ll still sing with you on horseback ♫