Original subtitles

I'm Lin Ge.

A man who doesn't exist.

There are

no memories of me at all in this world.

People can always meet their past down memory lane.

That's why I'm trying to recollect everything that's happened.

Where

should I begin?

Mom.

It all started on the Summer Solstice of 1991.

That was the day

I lost my mom.

What's with the stupid costume?

Rip it off.

Don't.

My mom made it for me.

Who did that?

Who's there?

The funny dancer's name is Qiu Qian.

That moment

was like sunshine piercing through the thick clouds.

Since then

the best memories I have are all about her.

Hey. My marble.

Watch out.

Lin Ge.

Lin Ge.

Look.

Wolf, wolf, what's the time?

I'll only play with you, if you know the answer.

Three o'clock.

Wolf, wolf, what's the time?

Three o'clock.

We never got tired of playing that game that summer.

Wolf, wolf, what's the time?

It was like a secret code that only the two of us knew.

Qiu Qian.

Qiu Qian.

Qiu Qian.

Qiu Qian.

That day I just kept running,

Qiu Qian.

Until I had no strength left

and finally lost sight of her.

Will we ever meet again,

in this great wide world?

Wolf, wolf, what's the time?

Qiu Qian.

Thanks.

Qian,

take care of yourself in the future.

Qian, will you keep dancing after moving to America?

Where will the wedding be?

Wherever it is, you'll have to invite us.

We'll miss you.

I'll miss you guys, too.

I can't believe it's our last show together.

Qian, congratulations on the perfect ending. Love, Hang.

Miss Qiu.

It's raining.

Thank you.

I haven't returned the umbrella you lent me last time.

Don't worry about it.

Wait,

I never caught your name.

Just...

call me Lin.

Lin.

Thanks for the umbrella.

Goodbye.

Goodbye.

Lin.

Lin.

Miss Qiu.

I just called the theater.

They said that Lin lives by himself and doesn't have a family.

I found this in his pocket.

Please go to his place

and find out what kinds of medicine he takes?

Thank you.

I'm Lin Ge.

A man who doesn't exist.

There are

no memories of me at all in this world.

In the blink of an eye,

11 years have gone by.

I'm 65 centimeter taller.

And my face looks more mature.

I don't know how she's doing right now.

I don't know if she's like me,

wasting away her time at 17, like it's never going to be used up.

What's written on it?

Those are the answers.

One magic bottle helps you pass the test.

20 percent discount for two, 30 for three.

Fellas,

time to bring glory to your family.

I'll take one.

One for me. Me, too.

There's enough for everybody.

The principal.

He's coming.

Go away.

Big Monkey.

What are you doing?

Don't run away.

Stop there.

Hurry.

Sorry.

That girl is so pretty.

How come we've never seen her before?

Maybe she just transferred here.

A transfer student.

Such a beautiful dancer.

Where did she transfer from?

Don't know.

Is she in our class?

Qiu Qian.

Don't push me.

Qiu Qian.

It's me.

You don't remember?

Lin Ge. I'm Lin Ge.

You don't remember me?

Are you ok?

I'm ok. Don't worry.

When did you come back?

The teacher is coming.

I'm sorry, sir.

Qiu Qian. The teacher wants to see you in the office.

Cheating is going to ruin your classmates' future.

Such a disgrace.

Same as ratting us out.

Wolf, wolf, what's the time?

No way I've mistaken.

What are you doing?

Why don't you keep drinking and leave me alone?

How can I?

You little bastard. So you started a business, huh?

Do you know

how long your teacher scolded me?

I only sold a few.

So you're the victim?

You have no sense of shame.

Like a street rat.

You're lecturing me?

Why don't you mind your own business first?

What are you doing?

Don't touch it. It belonged to your mother.

You're such a disgrace.

Do you really care about mom?

You drink all day.

Take a look at yourself in the mirror.

What did you say to me?

Who is it now?

Three o'clock.

Qiu Qian.

Nian Nian.

Come.

Hi.

It's been a while.

Where have you been all these years?

I moved to my uncle's in Guangdong with my mom.

I thought you wouldn't come back.

It's good to have you back.

How come?

It just is.

You dance so well now.

How did you do it?

I just keep practicing every day.

And

there's a competition soon.

So I literally can't eat anything right now.

Only water.

There's nothing I hate more than tasteless water.

So dancing is a lot of work.

Yeah.

But if I win, I can go study abroad.

So you'll leave again

after the competition?

Only if I win first place.

If not,

I'll just forget about it.

The tuition is ridiculously expensive.

Take me with you to the competition.

If I go with you,

you'll definitely win.

Why?

Because

I'm your lucky charm.

You still have it?

Of course.

This is special to us.

If we meet somewhere else another time,

don't pretend that you don't know me again.

Qiu Qian.

Here.

Qiu Qian. He's over here.

He's over here.

Wanna run?

Stop him.

Qiu Qian. He is over here.

Don't run away

Plum-flavoured water from Lin Ge. The most delicious in the world.

I'm here.

How was the show last night?

It was good.

I thought you were gonna come.

Got caught up at work.

Is the size of the ring wrong?

No.

I just can't wear it when I'm dancing.

I almost forgot,

do you know anyone by the name of Lin Ge?

Who?

No, never heard of him.

I stopped by Lin's place and found this.

It's a novel I think.

The name of the girl in it is also Qiu Qian.

Could just be a coincidence.

But there are so many details.

Like putting plums in the water I drink.

And this abandoned playground that

I used to hang around when I was little.

It's all in there.

Hello.

Why are you trying to apply a PE valuation?

We have talked about this

several times in our meetings.

Why are you still trying to do the same thing?

Holy moly.

The weather forecast said it was going to be sunny.

Happy birthday.

You got me a gift?

Open it when you get home.

Goal!

Sir, 50 more kabobs. Extra spicy.

OK.

Cumin.

Chilli.

And pepper salt.

Now the oil is boiling.

The kabobs are fully cooked.

What are you doing?

I can't eat,

but there's no harm in smelling the food.

My treat.

Knock yourself out.

Your eyebrows are running.

Your hair is running.

Your eyebrows.

Thank you for spending my birthday with me.

It's nothing.

You can do the same for me on my birthday.

I...

gotta go.

Happy birthday.

Bye.

Bye.

Qiu Qian.

I...

What?

I'm very happy that you're back.

I'll see you tomorrow.

Qiu Qian.

Are you ok?

I'm here.

I'm here. Qiu Qian

Help.

Help, please.

Help.

Hurry.

Please save her.

Lay down

Qiu Qian.

Sorry, you can't come in here.

Wait outside.

I'll do anything to bring you back.

Hey. Don't block the door.

Qiu Qian.

Doctor,

some psycho is wandering around.

Qiu Qian.

You're not dead.

You really aren't dead. That's wonderful.

Who are you?

What's the matter with you?

Are you pretending to not know me again?

This watch.

I remember now.

The watch...

Qiu Qian. Please get on.

Is it good?

It's ok. A bit salty.

Alright.

I'll keep that in mind next time.

You dressed up.

You got a date?

Where is my stuff?

How many times have I told you not to touch my stuff?

The picture...

Where am I?

Who are you?

Who am I?

Unbelievable.

You arrogant thief.

Putting on a show, huh?

Dad, have you lost your mind?

Dad?

As long as you don't try to steal from me,

I'll call you dad.

You're unbelievable.

Who the hell are you?

Take your bloody tools with you.

Who are you?

Who are you?

And he scores!

Goal!

Sir, 50 more kabobs.

Extra spicy.

This is not good.

I think Ling Ling from the other class has a crush on me.

You mean she likes me.

You have no shame.

She's very into physics.

I bought her all kinds of snacks.

I think someone is following us.

Go.

Do you remember my gangster friend from the northeast of China?

Yeah.

The one who killed someone.

Right.

After he killed him,

he chopped off the his arms and stuffed them in his backpack.

It was brutal.

Stop.

Sorry, sir. We don't have any money.

Stop!

Ding You.

Da Huang.

We're doomed.

He's clearly on to us.

Will our arms end up in a backpack as well?

Don't panic. Don't be afraid.

I won't hurt you.

You may not recognize me.

But we're actually very good friends.

You're right, sir.

We are.

I know the rules.

You'll have to kill me, if I know who you are.

But you really do.

We grew up together.

Take a close look at my face.

Come on.

Look at my face.

Anything?

I see it.

Can't remember anything.

Have you all gone mad?

How come nobody remembers me?

This is not a robbery.

He's a nutcase.

Da Huang, you suffer from urine bifurcation.

I can't believe you told Mr. Nutcase that?

I didn't. I wouldn't tell anyone something so embarrassing.

Ding You, you're a genius.

That's right.

You've worshipped Einstein since you were little

and you've almost memorized his Theory of Relativity.

But those things are never in our exams.

That's why you keep cheating.

Isn't that your handwriting?

Yes, it is.

1,2,3.

You burp whenever you get nervous.

And if I'm right, you're on your way to the secret base.

Sir, show us the way.

Then we know you're good.

You look like you're at least 30 now.

Will my dad sell out all these jeans by the time you turn 30?

Are you an idiot?

He didn't come from the future.

Let me ask you this.

Before you woke up like this,

did anything strange happen?

This watch never worked before.

It started working

right before everything became weird.

It looks broken.

Oh I see.

If everything you just said is true,

this watch is the switch for all the changes.

It resets time.

According to you,

you were brought back to the time before the accident.

And you took only your personal belongings with you.

The change in time, space and dimension

consumes enormous energy.

That's why you've aged.

And you,

the price you pay for your time travel

is that every piece of information about you in this world is erased.

Qiu Qian didn't die in the accident.

And you never existed.

So... you've been deleted from the world.

Einstein has never lied to me.

Qiu Qian will be fine?

Everything about you changes.

So in theory,

yes, she'll be fine.

Good.

Ok I understand.

You like Qiu Qian.

Stop it.

You don't have an identity anymore.

What are you gonna do?

I'll figure something out.

I'll start over.

Come on, you can try it on.

Try it on, please.

If you like it,

I'll give you a discount.

All I got from her was her number.

She never let me walk her home.

I know you have also fallen for her.

And these.

The bigger the holes, the better they'll sell.

You said you could never pretend not to care.

But still told me not to give up on her so soon.

You made the past into a legend.

Yet we laughed at each other like two fools.

We cared about her so much.

But to her it meant nothing at all.

The longer you watched her, the sadder you get.

A poster, a pair of jeans,

and an autograph.

Let us both just forget about this.

Stop.

Hey.

What's all this?

The principal is coming.

You stop there.

You two again.

What do you think,

young man?

I feel like I've met you before...

Hey.

Young man.

I know.

He's that little thief.

Slow down, Nian Nian.

We have trousers and shorts.

Slow down.

All sizes

Nian Nian.

Nian Nian.

Good girl.

What?

You moved to Guangdong when you were six.

Being a dancer, you can't really eat anything.

So you like smelling food, instead of eating it.

Hey.

What are you trying to do?

What?

And you hate tasteless water.

Come on, Nian Nian. Let's go home.

If water tastes bad,

just put some plums in it.

Ding You.

If water tastes bad, just put some plums in it.

Got it.

Got what?

Aren't you gonna be late?

Get on.

You again.

I told you I'm going with you.

When was this again?

Come on, hurry up.

Never mind.

Whatever you say.

Let's go.

Who are you exactly?

I am

your lucky charm.

I'm telling you.

Today you are going to win.

Lucky charm.

I'm happy with just getting there on time.

Can you go faster?

Stop.

Hey.

Hold on to the backpack.

You're still here.

I'm here to take you back.

How was it?

It was alright.

Told you I'm your lucky charm.

Mom.

Mom and dad, guess what?

I've won! First place!

Full scholarship.

What are you doing here?

Don't talk to your teacher like that.

Here, Mr. Lin.

Have some tea.

Qiu Qian.

Good tea.

All students deserve the best education they can get.

Mrs. Qiu,

here's the thing.

If Da Huang hadn't found the admission letter

when cleaning the trash bin,

what would've happened?

Mr. Lin,

I've already made the decision not to go.

How about I throw out the letter again

in front of you today?

Why are you being like this?

You're still young.

Cherish the opportunities presented to you.

How could you keep your mom

and your teacher in the dark

and just abandon your dream?

Qiu Qian.

I have to say this with your mom in the room.

When it comes to one's dream,

don't give up so easily.

You can't do this.

Right, right.

You can't.

We know that

you didn't win first place,

but you're still a very talented dancer.

That's why I applied for a scholarship

provided by one of the charitable education foundations for you.

All expenses will be covered when you're abroad.

Thank you so much, Mr. Lin.

Ok. That's the end of today's home visit.

Stop.

I surrender.

What are you trying to do now?

Too tight.

Your hands.

You had so much to say lecturing me just now.

I wasn't being serious.

Not thanking me for the scholarship is one thing,

but why are you so mean to me?

Are you lying to me now?

I need to have enough money to be able to lie to you.

People my age

are nothing like you kids,

who just think about giving up so easily.

Where there's a will, there is a way.

Why are you helping me?

Respecting the elderly and nurturing the young is our traditional virtue.

You're having a good time pretending to be my teacher, huh?

No, no. I'm just someone who sells jeans.

It's so weird.

I'm having de ja vu.

Anyway,

thanks for helping me.

Not a big deal.

Yes, it is.

This is something

I've been working for since I was six.

So

It really does feel like coming back from the dead.

I know how much you love dancing.

How?

Because

when you really love something,

you glow,

like

the stars in the sky.

So it turns out it's not that she doesn't remember me at all.

I'm not just a stranger to her.

I somehow managed to leave some sort of evidence in her memory.

What's on your mind?

You're not thinking about taking all this stuff to America, are you?

These are my memories.

My dad bought me those.

Besides

I want to keep dancing once I'm there.

You've already been dancing for so many years.

You must be tired from it. It's time for you to get some rest.

There will be more important things to think about after we get married.

Look, you haven't changed much.

Da Huang.

Ding You.

Ding You used to be so bad in physics.

And now he teaches physics.

I'm kinda surprised that you even remember them.

In Lin's story,

they're his best friends.

No, never heard of him.

I do know Li Guo Barber's shop pretty well.

I used to perm my hair there a couple of years back.

Never heard he had a son though.

Thanks.

Mr. Wu.

Mr. Wu.

We missed you at our last reunion.

I wanted to talk to you about some investment ideas

for my healthy underpants project.

Underpants.

Do you know anyone by the name of Lin Ge?

Lin Ge.

Maybe I've heard of him.

Really? Mr. Ding?

Well, I don't.

Would you think harder? Mr. Wu is looking for him.

I don't remember him either.

Neither do I.

With the faculty of memory that I have,

I'm unlikely to forget.

I don't think this person ever existed.

Alright, thanks.

You're leaving already?

Mr. Wu, let's have some dinner first.

Next time.

Mr. Wu.

What time next time.

Da Huang.

Da Huang, you suffer from urine bifurcation.

Not anymore.

How could you tell her that?

What about my dignity?

Ding You,

even though you read a Brief History of Time

and Theory of Relativity in elementary school,

they were never on our exams.

That's why you always cheated on physics exams in high school.

Qiu Qian,

did you have a secret crush on both of us in high school?

I'm so sorry.

These are the copies of Lin Ge's manuscripts.

If you think of anything after reading these,

please let me know.

I'm really sorry.

I've changed your flight to the day after tomorrow.

Why?

I don't think you're yourself now.

We should leave sooner.

You can't indulge yourself in something so crazy.

It's not like you.

In your mind,

what am I like?

It's so dusty here.

I don't see why you made me drive all the way here.

This is where I used to hang out growing up.

I just wanted to have a look.

Should've been torn down years ago.

Hi.

Hello.

This is Qiu Qian.

Are you Handsome Peter?

Where are you?

Peter.

Hi. Peter.

Can you help me...

Hello.

What are you doing here?

That's right.

I'm Handsome Peter.

Welcome.

Why are you here?

I have a secret mission.

You can't tell anyone.

You think this is 007?

Just wait.

This is me.

Ok, that's it I guess.

I should go.

Bye.

Thanks.

What are you doing?

Going home.

Bye.

Such a hanger-on.

Hey.

Don't point it at my eyes.

What's wrong?

Stop messing with me. Get up.

You're burning up.

Hey. Baby.

Look at that baby.

How did you...

You scared the hell out of me.

Where did you go all by yourself?

I went to the drug store.

Promise me,

you'll never go out alone again.

Ok?

Don't pass out here.

Wake up.

What do you want to eat tonight? My treat.

So generous.

Of course. I have a job.

Miss Qiu,

I got you.

Sure, Mr. Lin.

We were finally together.

It was like the most beautiful dream.

We were so busy taking in the freshness of the city,

being in love and living.

Every single day was the best time of our lives.

Good morning.

You're late, my friend.

Sorry, sir.

Please hurry up.

Bye bye.

Be careful.

Morning.

Morning, babe.

Watch out.

Turn it off.

Smells so nice.

Yummy!

What do you want me to see?

Come. Stop.

Surprise.

It's so pretty.

I love it.

And it has a smiley face.

Do you like it?

I do.

I like mine, too.

Get ready.

Yay.

What's for lunch?

Um... maybe have soup?

I don't know.

What's going on?

Why are you not paying me?

Why?

Because you're late and a customer complained.

I was hit by a car

But I made it on time.

No excuse. No money.

What's the problem?

You can leave.

Now.

Hello, this is the dance school's student office.

Hello.

I'm a student here.

And I'm just wondering

if there are any part-time jobs that I can apply for.

I'm sorry.

Our policy doesn't allow our students to work part-time.

Can I withdraw my scholarship in advance?

My name is Qiu Qian.

What scholarship?

I'm sorry, Miss Qiu. You're a self-paid student.

I'm back.

You're back.

What are we having tonight?

Not much gas left.

I'm not sure if it's gonna be good.

That's alright.

It's so good.

Come on, let's eat.

Lin.

Let's go back home.

Why?

You haven's finished school yet.

Today,

the foundation called me.

They cancelled my scholarship.

No way.

Let me.

Be careful with your hands.

You're the foundation, aren't you?

No, I'm just...

Just stop lying to me.

Can you step away first?

Step away, please.

I'm sorry.

I had some savings and I didn't know what to do with them.

I didn't know that

finding a job here would be so hard.

But I won't give up.

I won't let you live in this crappy place anymore, ok?

You think that is what I care about?

I just want you to be able to do things that you love.

Don't over think it.

But I don't want to be a burden on you.

You're not.

My dad was the same way when I was little.

Suffered all by himself.

After he was gone,

I would always wonder,

what would've happened

if I had helped him more at the time?

I don't have that chance anymore.

Leave me alone.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

Would you

care less about me,

and more about yourself?

There is no you and me

between us, is there?

From now on, whatever it is,

we figure it out together.

Doctor,

please call me right away if he wakes up.

Ok.

We have an appointment with the wedding planner after we land.

It's not easy to get this appointment.

You know,

our house has a very nice view.

We can see into the forest directly from our balcony.

Wolf, wolf, what's the time?

Four o'clock.

Good luck.

I'm going to the interview now.

Bye.

Bye.

Go get 'em.

Yay.

Thank you.

Next.

One?

Ok.

Morning.

Spicy?

Leave.

This is not your turf.

Get off.

I didn't give you any trouble.

This is public area.

Hey, what's the problem?

You're the problem.

Don't touch me.

So what?

Hello.

Thank you. Bye bye.

Sorry.

Qiu Qian.

Wu Hang

It's been so long.

Yeah, I'm sorry.

I have an emergency right now.

What's the matter?

Lin.

Are you ok?

Does it hurt?

It's all taken care of. Let's go.

Let me introduce you two.

This is my classmate from high school, Wu Hang.

So lucky to run into you today.

Hello.

Thanks.

Do you guys have time?

Let me take you guys to dinner.

No, no.

We can't let you do that.

You're the guest here. Let us.

Right.

Let's go to our place.

Lin is a wonderful cook.

Ok. Let's go.

Sorry.

He always hides it under the cushion on purpose.

It scares me, too.

Sorry.

It's alright.

So childish.

Is it good?

Yes, it is.

Qiu Qian, which ballet company are you in right now?

It's pretty tough here.

I'm still looking.

Have you thought about

going back?

Going back?

I have connections in Shanghai Ballet Theater.

They're recruiting right now.

Dancers with overseas experiences like you

are exactly what they're looking for.

I'm serious.

I think you can negotiate a good deal with them.

I'll put you into contact with them, if you're interested.

This is my card.

Where is this place?

I don't know.

Ok.

Thanks for dinner.

Let's do this again some time.

I had a good time.

Sorry, our place is a bit

far away from the subway.

First you go straight, then make a right.

Then turn left.

Keep walking

until you see the second traffic light.

There you probably will see...

Here's my ride.

See you guys next time.

Please.

I think

he has a point.

You mean about going home?

Going home like this?

It's not good enough.

So what?

We can always come back.

We will start over again.

By that time I'll take over that pizza place.

And after every one of your shows,

I'll host the after-party there.

What do you think?

It sounds...

so exciting.

Lin.

Come on.

Let's go try it out.

Hello.

You or you?

Ladies first.

Give me your right hand, please.

You don't belong to this world.

What?

Does it mean that we really should go back?

She's so good.

Sorry, can you tell me?

This line is...

It's all made up. Let's go.

I'm not done yet.

Sir.

Don't change the fate again.

Otherwise everything will become tragic.

The fate is destined.

Let her finish.

You will use up your time.

The fortune teller's words woke me up from my beautiful dream.

I almost forgot about the mysterious part of my life,

until I was dragged back to reality.

I started to feel unsettled,

so scared that something bad would happen.

So?

Did you get in?

What?

Why are you so quiet?

It's ok.

It's their loss.

I think we need to move.

Move?

I got in.

You got in?

You're so incredible.

So talented.

Are you tired?

No.

Tomorrow you just focus on your practice.

I'll go looking for apartments.

Are you gonna be ok by yourself?

Of course.

Pay attention to which direction the apartment faces.

One more thing.

I like

really big French windows.

So that we can lie down

and watch the stars together at night.

Don't look for anything too big.

We can't afford it.

No problem.

I have an idea

if we find one with a balcony,

I'll plant some green onions there.

Green onions?

How about some garlic?

Sure.

Good for the cooking.

You'll be responsible for all the cooking in the future.

Are you happy with that responsibility?

Yes.

I'm gonna get another dog.

I'll still call it Nian Nian.

Ok.

Nian Nian.

Lin.

Once we've settled down.

Let's get married.

What did you just say? I couldn't hear you.

What?

I said..

Let's

get married.

Ok.

Excuse me.

There's been an accident on stage.

Copy.

The doctor's here. Move aside, everyone.

Move aside.

The lighting truss wasn't properly secured.

It was right above where she was standing.

I can't believe it's so serious.

The fate is destined.

Don't change the fate again.

Otherwise everything will become tragic.

You will use up your time.

I reset the watch again.

It went back to before the accident happened.

Her fate changed a lot along the way.

She finally realized her lifelong dream.

I aged a lot more at the same time.

I have once again become a stranger in her life.

I took the memories that belonged to the two of us with me,

I wanted to try explaining things to her again,

but looking at her shining on stage,

all of a sudden I realized that

she would be better off without me.

I shouldn't come out of nowhere

and disturb her quiet life again.

Wu Hang.

There's no time.

Let's check in first.

I can't go yet.

Why not?

Because of the story?

I have to

tell you my real thoughts.

I read the manuscript.

I can never be someone like Lin Ge.

I'm really sorry.

I didn't have the courage

to make the decision until now.

I'm so sorry.

But I have to find out the truth.

This old guy

really is our friend?

Theoretically,

in the timeline that has already vanished,

we're best friends.

For all these years, I haven't once understood anything you said.

Tell me this,

why is he so old?

Because Qiu Qian's life

should've been over when she was 18.

He gave his time to her.

You need a haircut?

Yeah.

Um...

No small bills?

The soup. Hold on.

I'll go get some change for you.

No need to do that.

Or

How about you treat me to some dinner?

That's good news for me.

Sit down.

Thanks.

I haven't had a home-cooked meal for so long.

I haven't had company

at my dinner table for many years as well.

Please

have some soup.

Young man, you look really familiar to me.

I used to live here...

in this neighborhood.

Old neighbors.

What a nice coincidence.

Exactly.

You haven't changed at all

over the years.

You mean here, right?

It's a wig.

It all fell out.

I've always wanted to ask you.

Why don't you ever change your hair style?

My wife loved it.

She...

passed away many years ago.

She loved eating candy.

She said candy

made her happy.

So I spent all the change in my pocket

to buy candy for her.

Once she ate the candy,

she would use the wrappers

to fold little hearts for me.

Who would've thought that

before she finished the hearts,

she would be already gone.

Enough about me.

Son,

tell me about you.

Why did you come back here?

To see my dad.

How is he?

I'm a little ashamed to see him.

I haven't come home for many years.

I've had... some trouble.

So...

Son,

I may not be a father,

but I know for a fact that your dad won't blame you.

An old man's biggest wish is that

his children

can live a happy life.

That's all he'll ever want.

Alright.

We'll drink soup, instead of wine.

Come on.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Sorry I didn't prepare a better meal for you.

It's good enough.

Take care of yourself.

You, too.

I need to go.

Ironically,

in our father-son relationship,

we were constantly fighting.

But now

sitting in front of him as a stranger,

I somehow understood him.

The only thing I could do

was part ways with him with a smile,

leave everything that feels familiar,

and go somewhere far away.

I could go anywhere in the world,

but I still chose to go back to the city

that held all of our memories.

Only now the memories

belong to myself.

I would still wander around the same bridges and streets.

Nothing had really changed,

other than the fact that she wasn't there with me.

I remember the big plans we once made.

What if they could still come true?

The restaurant has been out of business for a long time.

The owner has pretty much given up.

He was interested in my idea.

And hoped that I could stay to help him run the place

and keep it in business.

The days passed by in a blur.

Some times it felt confusing to me as well.

Did those things really happen?

I started to get more and more grey hair.

I was getting older and older by the day.

I started to want to write everything down

so that I wouldn't forget.

Because

this is the story of my life.

I'm outta here, boss. Need help with that?

No, just go home.

Ok. Happy new year. Bye.

Happy new year.

Happy new year.

Another New Year's Eve.

I couldn't even remember

how many New Year's Eves I had there.

And the story was coming to an end.

Sir, anything to eat?

Hello.

Anything left today?

What...

do you want?

Anything.

Wow...

Didn't expect to have dumplings here.

Here.

Thank you.

It tastes so nice.

It's New Year's Eve.

Why are you here all by yourself?

I 'm here to dance.

Today is our last show.

I didn't really perform very well tonight.

I'm 30 years old.

Only have a few years left.

Don't think like that.

Away from the stage,

you can still keep dancing.

Before nothing made me happier than dancing on stage.

But now it makes me so nervous.

If I had known,

I don't know if I would've kept on dancing.

Of course you would.

I mean,

this is something that you really love.

Even if you knew from the very beginning

how everything would turn out in the end,

it wouldn't make a difference.

Right.

You were writing something just now?

It's a novel.

I'm just writing it for fun.

What kind of novel?

We don't have to talk about it, it's not that good.

So you've got a lot of stories to tell.

I've told you so much about me.

Now it's your turn.

Boss.

Happy new year.

Happy new year.

My name is Qiu Qian. What about you?

My name is...

Lin Ge.

So...

they didn't end up together.

But you're not her,

how could you know that she'll be happy?

I'm a little jealous of her.

She has someone that loves her so much.

Thanks.

What do you think

will happen

if they meet each other again?

I've never

thought about that.

It's so weird.

It feels like

I've had this moment before.

Have we met before?

I should go.

Be safe.

There was man who loved you, but you didn't even remember.

At least once had the opportunity of meeting each other.

He was so close, right behind you.

But it was like two stars being a whole galaxy apart.

Missed the chance of coming across.

He loved you

Like holding a heart out in the frozen.

He was always there for you.

Feeling happy, even with a broken heart.

He loved you.

But he couldn't turn back time.

He wouldn't bother you.

Until the very end.

Don't let me forget you again.

Ok?

For the longest time.

You were the sparkle of his ordinary life.

He loved you,

even though it had to be a secret.

The memories didn't talk, and he kept you in his heart.

He kept circling back to where he started.

He loved you.

Like holding a heart out in the frozen.

He was always there for you.

Feeling happy, even with a broken heart.

He loved you.

We're together again.

She's so happy.

We promised to stay together forever.

We don't know how much time god has granted us this time.

It only counts when we're by each other's side.

And let the story end at the most beautiful moment.

We'll be together

till the end of time.

Qiu Qian,

I read the manuscript more carefully this time.

I don't think the ending is real.

Besides

the handwriting and tone are also different.

The wedding never happened.

So it means

I wrote the ending.

We're together again.

He's so happy.

We promised to stay together forever.

We don't know how much time god has granted us this time.

It only counts when we're by each other's side.

Hello?

Hi. Are you on the way?

I'm about to leave the house.

Let me go with you to the fitting.

No.

The groom can't see the bride

in the wedding dress before the wedding.

Why not?

Who made the rules?

Why are you so anxious?

I've got a surprise for you.

What is it?

I'll tell you when I see you.

Give me your bag.

He's awake.

He's awake.

You...

Why are you here?

We're here to see you.

You wrote a beautiful story.

Even though there are so many typos.

How have you guys been

over the years?

Why didn't you

come to us?

Exactly.

If you found us, we could've gone drinking together.

Or we could just talk.

Once you're released from the hospital,

let's go to our secret base.

Lin,

why didn't you tell me?

Don't over think it.

It's fiction.

Wolf, wolf.

What's the time?

Lin.

I won't forget you ever.

I'm so sorry.

Don't apologize.

Didn't we say that

we would plant green onions on the balcony?

And find another Nian Nian?

Remember you said you were going to open a pizza place

to host after-parties for me?

Qiu Qian

Lin.

Lin.

Lin.

Lin.

Don't fall asleep, Lin.

Lin.

Can you hear me?

Lin.

Lin.

What's the blood pressure?

No blood pressure.

Adrenaline two milligrams.

Ok.

Qiu Qian.

Qiu Qian.

Wolf, wolf. What's the time?

I can't eat,

but there's no harm in smelling the food.

I'm very happy that you're back.

I'll see you tomorrow.

From now on, whatever it is,

we figure it out together.

Once we've settled down.

Let's get married.

Goodbye.

Move.

Everyone, move.

What are you doing.

Quick

Lin.

If fate can give us another chance.

Let me be the forgotten person.

Let me protect you this time,

until the end of time.