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A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES

TRAVEL AROUND THE WORLD

PAN LI LAN

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten.

Ten days.

JULY 19TH

What?

How can you believe such nonsense?

And how are you going to find the murderer in ten days?

Missy, how can the living make deals with the dead?

What should we do if anything happens to you?

If I don't do anything and Dad really dies,

what should I do then?

Amah,

I'll be fine.

All right.

I'll tell Yin that you're coming over.

Should you need any help,

you have to make her think that you're really in a pitiful situation.

She'll definitely help you then.

Got it.

We can't let this continue.

There must be something we can do.

What else can you do?

Dad...

I'll definitely bring you back.

Li Lan.

What brings you here?

I'm here to visit Mr. Pan.

Amah told me not be shy and that I can come over anytime.

How are you feeling?

I'm fine.

But the doctor was quite vague about my dad's condition.

Why did he fall into a coma all of a sudden?

Things like this do happen.

I heard he was very stressed at work. Am I right?

It's probably overexertion.

Do you think the same thing

happened to Tian Ching as well?

To be honest, this can happen to anyone.

But Tian Ching was still so young.

Could he have been poisoned?

I heard some rumors, but it's impossible.

Right?

I never expected that you would believe such rumors.

But...

it's impossible for him to have been poisoned.

We ate the same thing that night.

What about drinks?

He probably drank his favorite Gold Leaf Tea.

No one else drank that besides him?

Why are you asking such strange questions?

It's just...

First, it was Tian Ching.

And now, my dad.

I just want to find out the truth.

Missy,

these are two completely different incidents.

Your dad is still alive.

You're leaving already?

What is it?

I lost something

at your house the other day.

I was wondering if I could come over to look for it.

What did you lose at my house?

My earring.

I lost an earring.

Mom?

Mom.

I asked the kitchen to prepare your favorite snacks.

I don't like them.

I'm not eating any.

The snacks are especially tasty today.

Where did you lose it?

I'm not sure.

Hey, Yan Hong.

This is Li Lan,

Mr. Pan's daughter. Do you remember her?

Of course.

She's your childhood sweetheart.

I heard about what happened to Mr. Pan.

Is he all right?

He's still the same.

But Tian Bai was really thoughtful. He went to see him this morning.

Really? How sweet of him.

Anyway, Li Lan lost one of her earrings

when she was here during the Qixi Festival.

She's here to look for it.

I see.

Tian Bai, go and see Mom.

She's still refusing to eat anything.

Tian Bai, you should check on Madam Lim first.

I'll wait for you here.

Don't worry about me.

Keep her company for me.

Sure.

It must be very important to you, right?

What?

Your earring.

It's so important

that you had to come over to look for it.

Unless you're here for another reason.

For example,

you're looking for a chance

to get closer to Tian Bai.

After all, you used to be such close friends.

You must be very excited

to see him again after five years.

Excuse me.

Taste this.

It's too bland.

Don't you know that the butler likes strong flavors?

I'll add salt then.

It won't be enough.

What if I add some belacan?

Help me get it.

Okay.

Gold Leaf Tea.

Where is it?

I recommend jasmine tea.

It's aromatic and refreshing.

It helps to relieve headaches too.

I don't have a headache.

How sneaky.

That's because I haven't told Madam yet.

If I tell her that you're here,

I bet that will give you a headache.

I'm only looking for my earring.

Looking for your earring?

In the tea leaves?

Could it be in the jar?

Take a good look.

Or maybe it's in the rice?

It could be in the flour too!

It's your master who allowed me to come and search for my earring!

And this is none of your business.

Why do I bump into you everywhere I go?

Are you stalking me?

But, miss...

You really shouldn't be here.

It's my workplace.

But what a coincidence! You lost your earring here,

a place where you shouldn't be. Isn't it strange?

It's not here.

Ms. Pan?

I'm looking for my earring.

I'll look somewhere else.

Take a look in the bathroom.

It should be in the bathroom.

QIONGHUA HALL, JUNE 20TH PHOENIX AND PLUM BLOSSOM

Hey.

Sorry for making you wait.

Is Madam Lim all right?

She's neither speaking to anyone nor eating.

She needs some time.

Have you seen that show?

No.

I heard they were coming here to perform. Have you already seen it?

Yes.

It was really good.

On the day Tian Ching died?

Well...

Yes.

So you went out to see a show

and didn't eat dinner at home?

I did.

I just returned home late.

So who did you go with?

What?

The show.

I went with Mr. Liu.

Mr. Liu?

Yes, Mr. Liu.

Have you forgotten about him?

He loves seeing shows too.

Where should we start?

What?

Your earring.

Right.

Amah said I could ask for help from Mrs. Yin.

Is that so? Okay, I'll get her.

It's okay.

I'll get her myself.

I've only cursed the living,

not the dead.

Hitting the villain

gets rid of bad people around us.

Now that he's dead,

why do you still want to curse him?

Aren't you worried that it will backfire if you make him angry?

You talk too much.

I'll do it myself if you won't.

Hey.

Here, write his name down.

LIM TIAN CHING

Beat your little head,

so that you'll choke to death.

Beat your little face,

so that you'll pay for what you've done wrong every day.

Beat your little mouth, so that you can't even woo a girl.

Beat your little hands,

so that money falls through your fingers.

Beat your little legs,

so that you'll forget how to put your shoes on!

Cowards.

I'll make you pay!

Pack up everything here

and move it to the attic.

I've had enough of this dreary house.

Starting today,

draw the curtains every morning.

There should be no trace of Tian Ching left in this room.

Not a single bit.

But Madam--

Just do as I say.

Get everything done before nightfall.

You're burning joss paper by yourself?

Let me help you.

It's okay.

Don't worry. I'm free.

Your name is Sim, right?

How do you know my name?

I've known it since the day I came here.

Do you smell something?

A smell?

Yes.

Of burning?

No.

It's the smell of flowers.

I think it's coming from you.

How fragrant.

How did you do that?

Thank you.

Are all these offerings for Young Master Tian Ching?

Yes, all of them.

I didn't expect that even after he died,

we would still have so much work to do.

Imagine his afterlife filled with big mansions and servants,

and even with stuff he never used when he was alive.

Uh... Sim?

Yes?

Apart from these offerings,

did you burn anything out of the ordinary?

Madam burned some books for him too,

although he never liked reading.

Why are you so interested in this?

No reason.

I'm just making conversation.

If I don't do that, how else will I get to chat with you?

Yeah.

Mrs. Yin, thank you for your help.

Is everything all right?

The person I suspect seems to be innocent.

What?

The less you know, the better.

I'm looking for Tian Ching's Gold Leaf Tea.

Do you think it's in his room?

Ms. Yan Hong has ordered

the servants to clean up Young Master Tian Ching's room.

It might not be there anymore.

Mrs. Yin.

Young Master Tian Bai.

Have you found it yet?

Not yet.

It's okay, take a break.

Great, I'm hungry too.

Okay, let's go.

Wait, Ms. Pan.

Your Amah said you mustn't waste any time.

If the weather changes, I should remind you--

It's okay, Mrs. Yin. Thank you.

It's okay.

She's getting old.

It's a little...

Young Master Tian Bai.

Your snacks and "coffy".

I fell in love with it in Macau.

I missed it so much.

People are like that.

We only cherish it when we lose it.

Are you talking about the snacks?

Should I serve Ms. Pan first?

Please.

I'm so sorry! Let me get you another cup.

No, it's okay.

I'm so sorry.

-I'm sorry, Young Master. -Let me do it.

-No, I should do it. -Okay.

-More sugar, Ms. Pan? -No, it's okay.

All right. Thank you.

Okay, thank you.

He's new.

No worries.

You should try these homemade cakes.

Hey.

What's wrong? Did you burn yourself?

I'm fine.

Let me clean myself up.

Stop right there!

What's the matter?

-What did you steal? -I didn't steal anything.

It's just a book. I'm going downstairs to burn it.

Then why are you hiding it?

You're being fishy.

Tell me the truth. Who are you and why are you here?

Or I'll tell Tian Bai about you immediately.

Dear Ms. Pan,

I'm really just going to burn this book.

-You're asking for it. -Are you taking revenge on me?

It's just a book.

Listen. It's not what you think it is.

Fine, I'll tell you the truth!

Actually, I'm...

a Heavenly Guard.

You?

That's right.

-You look nothing like it. -Because you've never met one.

I'm slightly taller and more handsome

than the other Heavenly Guards.

Fine. Prove to me that you're really a Heavenly Guard.

No way. I'm here to solve a case.

I can't just simply use my powers.

Or maybe,

you're nothing but a mortal and a lowly thief!

Hey!

Don't move.

That's all?

What's more,

the earring you've been pretending to look for

has always been in your bag.

You're really from Heaven?

Then you must be able to save my dad!

He's stuck in the Netherworld. Please help him.

I'm sorry. There's nothing I can do.

Are you incapable of helping or do you not want to?

I have important matters at hand.

Lim Tian Ching should've reported himself after he died. But he didn't show up.

We suspect that he bribed the officials

in exchange for his freedom in the Netherworld.

What?

What I mean is, Lim Tian Ching might be living a better life

in the Netherworld than when he was alive.

There's no point in explaining this to a mortal like you.

Whatever it is, I need to solve this case and get myself promoted.

I've waited 500 years for this chance. For 500 years!

Please.

My dad is my only family.

I'm sorry.

There's nothing I can do.

I won't let you take Tian Ching away.

Once I find his murderer, he'll help me save my dad.

If you take him away, then who's going to help me?

Sickness and death are inevitable.

Lim Tian Ching's actions have disrupted the balance between both worlds.

You don't care about anything but your little problems.

You mortals are selfish!

Get lost! Don't get in my way.

Then don't get in my way either!

I...

I didn't...

Hey.

Mortals.

Hey.

Why are you here?

What's the matter?

You look flustered.

Did you burn yourself just now?

I'm fine.

I probably should head home to clean up.

All right then.

Let me get a rickshaw to send you back.

You're still so careless.

Please be careful.

Mrs. Yin.

Young Master, Ms. Pan.

We're going out.

Mrs. Yin.

I shouldn't trouble you.

Mrs. Yin can send me back.

No, let's not trouble her.

Mrs. Yin, go on.

Okay.

Mrs. Yin, the weather has been very unpredictable lately.

What do you mean? The weather is pretty good today.

That's right.

Weather changes are unforeseeable.

Yes, you're right. I was about to go buy something too.

Let me send you home then.

Okay.

Mrs. Yin, take it slow. Slowly.

Mrs. Yin,

I need to go back in again.

Miss.

I've helped you a lot.

I really don't want to lose my job.

Mrs. Yin,

if my dad really dies,

I will become an orphan.

I'll be all alone.

What will I do?

All right, stop crying.

Fine.

I'll help you.

Stop crying.

Stop crying.

Let's go, Mrs. Yin.

Miss, you have to be careful.

Hey, you!

Are you new here?

Is something the matter?

Of course there is.

The floor is so dirty. Hurry up and clean it.

Hurry up.

-Who are you to order me around? -This is the Lim family rule.

Anyone can order the newbies around.

Right, Mrs. Chen?

Unless... they want to get fired.

I noticed you can't even sweep.

Because there's no difference even after you've swept.

Are all Heavenly Guards as childish as you?

I'm not being childish.

I'm just too bored here. I need some entertainment.

Hey.

Sorry, sir.

I was sweeping here,

but she just wouldn't stop chatting with me.

I told her not to do so.

How come I've never seen you before?

I'm new here.

The kitchen needs someone to split the firewood.

Go and help.

But that man...

Hey!

Why are you still standing there?

The kitchen is that way.

Why is it so bland?

Even paper has more flavor than this.

There are plenty of joss paper behind the kitchen.

Why don't you eat those instead?

I'll go get the salt.

It was right here.

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS

Tian Bai.

This is a farewell gift for you.

I'll miss you.

Me too.

He can't be the murderer.

Is this what you're looking for?

Let me see.

"Back then, we used to sit under the shade..."

Hey! What are you doing?

"And I really love watching..."

Oh, my! You really fell in love with him.

-What a sweet kind of love. -Stop reading!

"Even if you're not here, I'll still miss you."

The desires of mortals are the root of all evil.

Such as romantic desire.

If you fail to get what you want, you'll lose all rationality and go crazy.

Then, you'll need to pay the price.

Give it back!

You have to be polite when you ask for a favor.

I like the cute type.

You should say,

"Can you please give it back to me?"

Whoa! You're a girl. You should be more gentle.

Give it back!

Come up here and get it. Here.

Here.

Beg me.

-Here. -What's going on?

Li Lan?

Why are you dressed this way?

Why are you wearing a servant's clothes?

I asked her to dress like that.

We were having coffee just now,

but the coffee spilled all over her.

So...

I got lost after changing.

He thought I was a servant here,

so he kept ordering me about.

He didn't let me explain and he kept yelling at me.

Go pack your things.

I don't want to see you again.

Madam, this is just a misunderstanding.

Stop explaining. Just leave.

Fine.

Farewell.

Li Lan.

I'll ask Mr. Goh to get the rickshaw ready.

He'll send you home.

Tian Bai.

Go and arrange it with Mr. Goh.

We'll be there in a while.

Okay.

Li Lan, let's go.

How is your dad?

He's still the same.

How heart-wrenching.

If you need anything,

you're welcome here anytime.

Thank you.

I believe my dad will get better soon.

I hope so too.

But it's better to prepare for the worst.

Losing both your parents

at such a young age

will definitely have a great impact on your future.

I know.

We shouldn't discuss this right now.

I hope you will consider

marrying Tian Ching.

This will immensely lighten your burden.

But--

Think about it, okay?

What are you doing?

Who asked you to do this?

It was...

Ms. Yan Hong told us to do so.

So she's the boss

of this house now?

No, Madam.

Ms. Yan Hong asked us to tidy up this place

and pack everything up, or else--

I'll chase out anyone who dares to touch

a single thing in this room!

Put everything back to where it belongs!

Do it now!

Don't be angry, okay?

PAN FAMILY

Ten buns, please.

Sure thing.

This flower is so pretty!

It's for you. You get one too. Don't move.

Hey, stop the rickshaw.

Do you want one too?

-Yes, a rose. -No problem,

but I need some time.

An annoying friend of mine is looking for me.

-Bye. -Bye.

Why are you doing this to me?

What did I do to you?

Because of you, I can't roam freely in the Lim house anymore.

How am I supposed to save my dad now?

You deserve it.

You're the one who got caught for making a fuss.

You got me in trouble too.

Now that I got kicked out, how am I supposed to solve the case?

This is great.

Tian Bai must think that I'm a lying madwoman.

Indeed, you are.

You're indeed a loud,

lying woman who has gone mad.

And you're selfish and useless!

How dare you. I dare you to say that again.

You're selfish,

annoying,

and useless!

You dare to call yourself a Heavenly Guard?

You're worse than a mortal!

I have lived for 500 years and seen countless men.

There are no good men, including him.

He's not as good as you think.

You're just too naive

to see what he's hiding from you.

What a joke!

Stop spouting nonsense. You're just trying to annoy me.

It's your freedom to like anyone and it's none of my business.

I'm just trying to warn you before you get hurt.

Thank you so much, really.

You're welcome.

I've lived for more than 500 years.

I'm even older than your great-great-great-great-grandpa.

But I've never seen

such a fierce and rude woman like her.

He's an immortal old brat.

So what?

He looked at the love letter I wrote to Tian Bai.

He disrespected my privacy!

I didn't look at her letter on purpose.

I know that she truly likes that man.

I'm just a little envious.

No one has ever written such a love letter to me before.

I want one too.

He knew that I was having a hard time

but he still said such mean things to me.

That was just too much.

I was just trying to warn her.

She'll thank me someday.

Right?

Right?

I know.

I understand

that she's in a tough place.

Maybe I should apologize to her.

But when was the last time

I apologized to someone?

Why can't I remember?

LIM FAMILY, WEST RIVER

Change all these curtains.

Replace them with something brighter.

This entire house is so lifeless.

No one can change anything without my permission.

Mom.

It's about time we change up this place.

-What kind of curtains-- -Do you know what you're doing?

-I thought-- -Did you even think of asking me?

Don't think that I don't know what you're up to.

I'm telling you,

stay out of Tian Ching's room.

Don't move anything in there,

not even the cobwebs!

Do you hear me?

Li Lan.

Tian Bai's here.

JULY 10TH

Li Lan.

I know...

you're hiding something from me.

I think we should be more frank with each other.

Just tell me.

What's going on?

We're friends, right?

You can tell me anything.

You made a deal with Tian Ching?

I didn't have any other choice.

So you asked me so many questions before

because you suspected me?

Is that also the reason you went into my room?

I saw his Gold Leaf Tea in your room.

That's because you made me curious when you asked me those questions.

So I went and checked it myself.

Nothing was wrong with it.

I can't believe you suspected me.

You must think I'm crazy.

I know all this is hard to believe.

Fine.

Listen to me.

No matter how ridiculous I find this,

I will choose to believe you.

Thank you.

Tell me,

how can I ever let you face

such a ridiculous thing alone?

What are you laughing at?

I'm laughing at the way you're eating shaved ice.

You remind me

of one winter when I was in France.

Everything was covered in snow.

If you had been there, you would have had a great feast.

Li Lan, there's something I've been meaning to tell you--

Tian Bai!

Thank you.

I'm sorry,

I didn't know you were with a friend.

This is my old friend,

Li Lan.

Li Lan, this is Isabel.

My fiancée.

Hello.

Hello.

There.

See? I told you that he...

I was bored at home,

so Yan Hong told me to come and find you

and grab something to eat.

Sure.

Serves you right.

BIG, SMALL

That's it, I'm done!

Not happy to see me?

What happened to your arm?

I woke up like this.

You're getting old.

You should be more careful. Don't get yourself hurt.

Are you making tea or planting them?

It seems that getting old makes you lose your patience too.

What's wrong?

It's cold all of a sudden.

Drink up.

What are you waiting for?

Let's start.