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[A Talented Girl Grows Up]

[Episode 12]

Feng Qiwu.

You...

You don't want to go back to your husband's home or your parents' home.

Nor can you stay at an inn since you have no money.

You'd rather stay on the street

than accept

your good friend's help?

Is it delicious?

It's still warm.

See? I accept it now.

By the way,

how did you know I was here?

I...

I...

Have you been...

It's nothing.

As your best friend, seeing you in trouble,

of course I wouldn't stand by and do nothing.

So, I followed you all the way here

in case you encounter any danger.

By the way, Manyi.

Father wants to summon me to the palace these days.

He said he wanted me to live with him.

Therefore, my mansion would be unoccupied.

You can stay there for now.

Well...

No, thanks.

I know you would feel uneasy

if you stayed there for free.

But you have no money now.

You can pay me

with Yuber's dividends, okay?

Deal.

Okay.

You know what I'm thinking.

You're indeed my good friend.

Okay.

You're still taking advantage of me when there's no one else.

Yaqin, you can't abandon me

and turn your back on me.

Take off your mask.

Don't tarnish my dear Wen.

What about the thing I asked?

Did you bring it?

Don't tell anyone about what happened today.

Do you hear me?

I don't understand.

Many people admire you.

Why do you only like Mr. Wen?

It's none of your business. Go.

Although the brushwork is a little childish,

it captures both form and spirit.

I can see that she is talented.

She definitely has great potential.

My daughter has such talent!

This is the first time my father praised me.

Maybe it's my value to bring honor to my father.

[Announcement]

I guess I wasn't chosen.

Are you there?

Did you see it?

No.

What's wrong?

Why are you crying?

Go back and work harder.

As an illegitimate daughter,

my failure this time has brought me great disgrace.

My father

won't allow me to take the exam again.

Here.

The World's Greatest Academy

values only talent,

not background or status.

Although you failed the Imperial Examination,

if you are determined,

your wish will come true one day.

You can do it.

Keep it up.

You appear in my life like a ray of light.

And now,

I don't want to bear the darkness of solitude anymore.

Even if it means I'm heading for certain failure,

I won't regret it.

Oh no.

It's been so long.

Manyi must have left.

Honey.

Manyi, you didn't…

I thought I would never see you again.

I was lost.

It took me a lot of effort to find this place.

Look, my feet are bruised red from being scratched by the gravel.

Come, sit down.

Sorry.

All I was thinking was to pick flowers.

That's why I came late.

I didn't get to meet you.

This is for you.

It's all your fault.

You failed to protect me.

Aren't you going to comfort me?

Why are you so delicate today?

Don't you always appear like

Heroin Cheng, who is not afraid of pain?

I...

I was scared, too.

It's dark and spooky here.

Even a man

will get a little scared.

It's fine if you don't want to comfort me.

I'm leaving then.

Wait.

Then...

don't you want to see fireflies?

Fireflies?

It's so late.

Why don't we see them another day?

Fine.

Let's go home.

Come.

It's late.

Why don't we find an inn to rest

and go back tomorrow morning?

Well...

It's just staying at an inn.

Here, Manyi.

Look.

What do you think?

Good.

Come in.

Greetings, Your Highness.

Greetings, Miss Cheng.

What is all this for?

These are all your servants.

If you need anything,

just tell them.

As for food,

just tell them what you want to eat.

They can cook everything.

What do you want to eat?

Tell me.

I cook Shandong cuisine.

I can make yummy roasted goose.

No hurry.

You may leave.

Manyi.

I asked the two families

who lived next to this house

to move away

so that you won't be disturbed.

I'm just staying here temporarily.

You don't have to make such a big fuss

and ask them to move.

It's not a big fuss.

As long as you live comfortably here,

I think everything will be worth it.

Aren't you going to the palace?

Yes.

I almost forgot.

Manyi, you can stay here.

I'm going to the palace.

Eat more.

Close the door for me.

Have a good rest.

It's late at night.

Is Wen Chenyi still fooling around with the mistress?

Guards!

[A Talented Girl Grows Up]

Honey,

you like peanut cakes the most.

Why haven't you

had a bite today?

Maybe because I'm tired today,

I have a poor appetite.

It's getting late.

Honey,

let's rest.

Honey, are you

still mad at me?

How about this?

I'll feed you myself

as an apology, okay?

How could Manyi

be allergic to peanut cakes?

Could it be…

You are not Cheng Manyi.

Who are you?

Who am I?

You'll find out tomorrow.

Where is Manyi now?

Wen,

is Cheng Manyi the only one in your heart?

Wen.

Don't go.

Honey.

The four of you take the flowers

and spread them around the pavilion.

You...

According to this diagram,

set up an identical one with candles.

-Yes. -Yes.

Young Master,

what are the fireworks for?

To celebrate, of course.

This

will definitely move Manyi.

A surprise?

Did you catch Wen Chenyi,

that heartless man, for me, right?

No.

You'll know when you get there.

Let's go.

Manyi.

What kind of confession

would a girl like?

Which girl do you like?

No one.

Tell me the truth.

No.

I'm just asking out of curiosity

to accumulate experience

in case of emergency.

The way girls hate most is covering the floor with flowers.

That's just a poor imitation of Mary Sue dramas.

9,999 roses.

Not only do you spend a lot of money on them,

but you also have to throw them all away afterward.

Do you know how wasteful it is?

And…

a heart shape set up with candles.

Oh my god. So vulgar.

If you ask the girl to stand in the middle of the candles,

she has to endure the heat of the flames

and the pungent smell of the candles.

And she even has to

listen to the love confession with a smile.

It's ridiculous just to think about it.

Actually,

the confession that a girl wants the most

does not need the superficial things

like flowers, candles, and fireworks,

but

sincerity and true love.

Even if it's just one sentence

and there's no gift,

it'll be more touching than valuable things.

You're right.

Over there.

-What's the surprise? -That was close.

Well...

A surprise

is something that pops up

when you least expect it.

It's...

Manyi,

be patient.

Why don't you sit down, eat some snacks,

and have some tea?

Okay.

Manyi. Try this.

Miss, please have some tea.

Manyi. How is it?

Is this tea good?

[The sun, the moon, and you are the things I love the most] [I'm restless in both waking and dreams]

Manyi.

I have something to tell you.

Go ahead.

The wind whistles and the rain patters,

While loudly crows the cock.

The sun, the moon, and you are the things I love the most.

I'm restless in both waking and dreams.

What do you mean by wind, rain,

the sun, the moon,

cock, duck, and fish?

Can you say something I can understand?

I just want to confess my love.

Why did you write those flowery phrases?

I'm blown by the cold wind for you.

I shed tears when I'm lonely.

Wen Chenyi,

Why did you abandon me?

No.

I can't be dispirited like this.

I want to be better.

I want to be stronger.

And prettier.

You can live without Wen Chenyi.

I don't care!

Manyi.

Manyi, it's me.

Come down first.

If there is any misunderstanding,

I'll explain it to you. Be good.

Wen Chenyi,

for that half piece of jade pendant,

you cheated on me with Du Yaqin.

Scum!

Get out of my world!

Watch out!

Manyi.

Wen Chenyi.

How am I inferior to Du Yaqin?

Manyi. I'm sorry.

It's all my fault.

Don't worry.

I will give you an explanation tomorrow.

[A Talented Girl Grows Up]

Where am I?

I did all this?

What happened last night?

Jiaobai?

Young Madam.

Why are you here?

Young Master asked me to come.

He asked me to keep watching here

in case the villains take advantage of it.

There are no villains here.

How did Wen Chenyi know I was here?

He was here?

Yes.

Otherwise, no one can take such good care of you.

Young Madam, what are you doing?

I want to divorce my husband.

How dare you bring a mistress here?

You've gone too far!

Go to hell!

-Manyi. -Manyi.

It's me.

It's me, Manyi.

Manyi.

[Fengyin Pavilion]

Manyi.

Manyi!

Manyi!

Manyi!

Let me explain.

After I explain everything,

if you're still angry,

I'll be willing to take any punishment.

Manyi, you misunderstood my brother.

Go ahead.

What you see may not be true.

The person you saw that night wasn't me.

Just like what you saw just now.

I almost forgot

a necessary tool for a period drama was

a human skin mask.

But I didn't expect her to make it so real.

Yeah.

I didn't expect it, either.

Actually, I met someone

who looked exactly like you that night.

I almost fell victim to her hallucinogenic incense,

which nearly led to a disaster.

In the end, I found

it was Du Yaqin in disguise.

Du Yaqin is really vicious.

But with your petite frame,

how did you manage to escape her clutches?

Don't tell me

you have been defiled?

Wen, are you okay?

Wen! Wen!

So,

boys should protect themselves,

especially a handsome

and weak boy like you.

You're more likely to be harassed.

In that case,

I'll reluctantly allow you

to seek protection by my side.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Thank you, Honey.

Go and find Du Yaqin with me.

Why do you still want to see her?

To tell her about the jade pendant.

What if she threatens you with that again?

Besides,

our family has always repaid grudges with vengeance

and righted every wrong.

How's Sangyi's case going?

If the owner comes to us…

Don't worry.

I've already looked into it.

The owner is the seller's sister.

She died long ago.

Du Yaqin is not the owner of the jade pendant.

I knew it.

If it was really hers, she would've taken it out long ago.

Don't go because it's a fight between women.

Wait for me here.

Okay.

It's not yours.

Don't attempt to lay your hands on it.

Give it back to me.

Cheng Manyi.

I just like Wen.

So what?

No one can take it away if it's yours.

If it's not, it won't be yours even if you fight for it.

If it weren't for you,

Both Wen and the World's Greatest Academy

should have belonged to me.

I've never seen such a shameless person.

You lost to me

at the Talented Woman Competition.

Besides,

he would've liked you long ago.

Why wait until I show up?

Who knows what dirty tricks you used

to confuse Wen

and make him resent me?

You've been using tricks,

not Manyi.

We had nothing to do with each other.

It's not like I resent you.

I never accepted your love.

And I won't in the future.

Please don't waste your time.

Manyi, I'm back.

-I brought you a lot of delicious food. -Young Master.

Young Master.

Miss Cheng has gone back.

She asked me to tell you

to thank you for taking care of her these days.

She had some misunderstanding with Mr. Wen.

Now they've reconciled.

She went back to Wen's Mansion.

She went back?

It was my wishful thinking in the first place.

If you return the favor,

I'll be grateful.

But if you don't care,

I won't be discouraged.

After all this trouble,

we didn't see the fireflies.

The summer is coming to an end.

I'm afraid I won't have a chance to enjoy it.

Not necessarily.

So, you knew how I felt

and thus prepared these?

If you like it,

I can pick a star for you.

If you like someone,

it means no matter what he does,

you'll think he's

very charming.

And you'll probably experience things like a racing heart,

brain fog,

and shortness of breath.

Be normal, Cheng Manyi.

Calm down.

Calm down.

You ask me what kind of person I like.

Probably someone who's

gentle, elegant,

refined, abstinent,

upright,

and mature.

Sometimes, he transforms into a cute and clingy person.

Even though he is the dream man of countless girls,

in everyday life, he rarely smiles or speaks to anyone.

His occasional tenderness

blooms only for me.

The person you described

is very familiar.

He's so similar to my brother.

Wei.

You're bad.

My brother and sister-in-law

are real.

You are indeed a perfect match.

"Solely for You."

Manyi,

why are you sighing?

Actually, your brother and I

haven't officially confessed our love to each other.

You are already married.

How can you say that?

It was just a contract marriage.

I don't know if your brother really likes me

or is it just because I'm his wife.

A real commitment only counts if we formally

and express your feelings.

My silly brother doesn't know about that.

I'll go find him now

and ask him

to confess.

Who said a man must do it?

My sister-in-law is really unique.

When are you going to confess?

Does it matter when I confess?

I like someone.

When I fall in love with someone,

I'll take proactive action.

Do it when it's time,

going all…

Brother.

I...

Why are you here?

I'm bringing snacks

for your tea party.

Well,

go on.

I'm not a coward.

Absolutely not.

I just want

a confession with a sense of ceremony,

something memorable for a lifetime.

A sense of ceremony?

What is a sense of ceremony?

Wen Chenyi.

Actually, I might...

might...

maybe

like you

a little bit.

Alright.

Not just a little bit.

How about we try turning the pretense into reality?

It's so hard.

I've never confessed to anyone in my life.

What is this?

Why am I suddenly so useless?

I knew it.

Love makes people lose their minds.

By the way,

it's time to use

the tricks I learned from dramas.

You...

[Love Contract]

Sign this new contract.

Party A, Cheng Manyi,

is to acquire Party B, Wen Chenyi,

and to start a deep relationship cooperation.

[Love Contract]

As for the contract's validity,

let's say it's for a lifetime.

Wen,

since we get along so well,

why don't we become

a real couple?

What do you think?

You know,

even if the rain turns the city upside down,

I'll give you a hug.

I can't stand

seeing your back.

Write down how I spend each second like a year,

enduring the hardship of separation.

Hey, man.

Stop hiding.

Don't try

playing hard to get.

I know you already have feelings for me.

I'll just ask you once.

Do you want to date?

Do you want to date?