Original subtitles

Subtitle by iQIYI

[Poisoned Love]

[Episode 3]

So, you're saying that everything in this room...

is free to be used,

-right? -What are you doing?

[French kiss]

I'm going to use it then.

Can we sign the contract now?

So, are you guys going to sign it or not?

Considering you have the minimum professional requirement,

we agree to sign.

But...

we have one condition.

Say it.

I want to...

see Shi Yi today.

Good to see you.

You look gorgeous.

The guests are here, right?

Bring these inside.

Yes, ma'am.

-Move this over there. -Okay.

Mr Zhang.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

Make yourselves at home. Enjoy.

-Sure. -Will do.

My dears.

Big Sister.

-Happy birthday. -Thanks.

Take a look, guys.

Doesn't Sister look energised after coming back from Iceland?

Do I?

The air abroad is definitely better.

Oh, shush.

Listen to you ladies talk.

Is it because it's my birthday today,

so you're purposely making me happy?

We're being honest, Big Sister.

You have no idea how I exhausted I was...

preparing for my son's wedding.

I felt like I had aged five years.

That's right.

I feel the same.

My grandchild is a handful.

I'm struggling to keep up with him.

You have a grandchild?

That's right.

Next month is the 100th day.

When are Xiao Yi and Xiao Meng getting married?

They should have a baby to keep you company.

That's right.

Xiao Yi.

My handsome son is here. Xiao Yi.

Hi there, Xiao Yi.

This handsome son of mine makes me worry every day.

You know, it gets lonely at the top.

It's not so easy to find someone suitable.

Ms Fang Yan, allow me to formally introduce to you,

the Shi Residence.

What's this place?

You wanted to see Shi Yi, right?

-Shi Yi is inside? -Yes.

Today is Madam Ling's birthday.

So, Shi Yi is here.

Birthday?

Never mind then.

I didn't prepare a present.

It's rude to come empty-handed.

I should go, see you.

Hold it.

Meet him today,

sign the contract today.

Let's go.

-But I... -This way, please.

You and your brother.

Which one of you doesn't make me worry?

Can you be more self aware?

Don't you know how anxious I am over your relationships?

Mum,

you said it yourself.

It's lonely at the top.

You little imp.

You just have to upset me.

My wrinkles are showing.

-Look. -Let me see.

-Gosh. -It's nothing.

What do you mean nothing? Bad boy.

Xiao Meng is here.

Xiao Meng is here?

Mum,

I'm going to greet other guests.

Xiao Yi...

Shi Meng.

You sure took your time, kiddo.

I told you there's traffic.

Aunt Ling!

Goodness, Aunt Ling.

You're looking younger day to day.

You're ageing backwards.

My eyes don't lie.

You rascal, you. Such a sweet-talker.

Mum, where's Shi Yi?

Did you knock your head? You never looked for your brother.

-I'm not looking for him. -I didn't prepare anything.

I should get out of here.

This is...

A colleague.

Why haven't I seen her before?

Hello, aunt.

I'm Fang Yan.

I'd like to wish you a happy birthday.

I got you a present.

I hope you like it.

You didn't have to bring gifts. Just coming is enough.

Such a thoughtful girl.

Unbelievable!

Isn't this by scarf by Vivenne, that famous designer?

It's your favourite, Aunt Ling.

Mr Shi mentioned you like her designs.

It's just a little something from me.

I like it a lot.

Fang Yan, you're so thoughtful.

Where's my present?

I left it in the office. I'll get it tomorrow.

You brat, always so absent-minded.

Come, Xiao Yan, come and sit.

This is my...

It's good that you came.

But receiving a present is the cherry on top.

Xiao Yan, where are you from?

How many in your family?

Do you have any siblings?

What's your animal zodiac?

How long have you known my son?

What's your zodiac sign?

What do you like to eat?

Do drop by often when you're free.

Remember, okay?

-Visit often. -Mum, I need her.

We'll be back later.

I have to go, aunt.

Sorry, excuse me.

Aunt Ling, this is my present to you.

I'll leave it here.

Stop right there.

Aunt Ling.

You got your hair done, didn't you?

Don't try and change the subject. Sit down.

The thing I asked you to do...

How is it coming along?

The person you came to see is upstairs.

Go on.

Wait a minute.

I'm feeling nervous.

I need to get my act together.

What is it with you?

Let me step outside for a bit.

I just need to prepare myself.

[A party filled with people. You want to start a conversation,]

[but don't know where to start.]

[Standing off to the side...]

[feels a little lonely.]

[Why not imagine yourself as a tree?]

[Keep still if you prefer to be quiet.]

[If you wish to talk, say,]

["Hi, I'm a tree."]

["Don't you want to beat me up..."]

["after hearing such a lame conversation starter?"]

[This would break the ice for sure, wouldn't it?]

Gosh, my glasses are dirty.

Stop avoiding the question.

You can't blame me, aunt.

You know very well how your son is.

Dating and love are the least of his worries.

Forget about meeting girls.

Not even female mosquitoes go to him.

Listen, you two grew up together.

Your best friend has no love interest.

Aren't you worried at all?

If you put it like that,

I'm going to be sad.

I'm still single, too.

So, you mean...

you didn't introduce Xiao Yan to Xiao Meng?

Who?

Fang Yan...

She is...

Tell me then.

Is Xiao Meng interested in her?

He...

That Xiao Meng.

The girl even came to the house.

He's being too formal with her.

What if he scares her off?

That wouldn't be good.

Right...

That's...

I think...

You want to do that?

No way. I don't think it's appropriate.

Just do as I said.

Otherwise...

What should I do?

What should I do?

What if he doesn't believe me?

If only Yao Yao was here.

She'd be able to give me a prep talk.

Fang Yan.

Why are you so nervous?

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.

In some years, you'd be greater than you are now.

But Yao Yao,

I'm really scared.

I'm scared that he'd think I'm a lunatic. What should I do?

Babe, why are you scared when you're already one?

You're right, Yao Yao. You make the best sense!

I am a lunatic. Why should I feel scared?

I'll just pretend to be a tree.

I'll go up to him and say,

"Hi, I'm a tree."

"Don't you want to beat me up..."

"after hearing such a lame conversation starter?"

[Yin Jiang.]

What if he really beat me up?

Whatever.

Are you okay?

You're different from...

from your online persona.

[Hello, Yin Jiang]

[Weibo@A Kind of Sound sent you a text: Hello, Yin Jiang]

You're "A Kind of Sound" who's been following me?

Nice to meet you, Yin Jiang.

Nice to meet you. I'm Fang Yan.

Xiao Meng, there you are. Come, quick.

Coming.

What is it, Mum?

I came here specifically to see you.

Because I...

I'm...

Why are you still so nervous?

Will you feel more comfortable chatting through text?

What about we interact on Weibo instead?

No, it's fine.

Have you heard of a condition...

called derealisation parasomnia?

Derealisation parasomnia?

That's what I have.

It means...

When you encounter a scary situation,

you will enter into a dream-like state,

and then you'll start walking...

And then you...

I can show you my diagnosis.

This is my diagnosis report.

Xiao Meng, you've been back for a while now.

You should come live at home.

You know what's up, Mum.

-He and I can't live under the same roof. -It's been so long.

You should've let it go by now.

No need to persuade me.

This is the best way for us to get along.

-One more thing. -Hao Ying Jun.

-Xiao Meng. -Come.

-Listen to me. -What is it?

Never mind. You guys go ahead.

Alright.

Come on.

Go on.

Anyway, that's the story.

Did you get it?

So...

You have a weird sleepwalking disorder.

And you need to be with me to treat it?

How do you plan to stay with me?

I just have to stay with you as long as possible.

Because I want to find out...

why I need to be with you to cure this disorder.

You want to stay with me 24/7?

That's right.

It would be best if there is a position like that.

How do you intend to treat it?

I...

Actually, I want...

Are you saying...

you agree?

First, answer my question.

How will you treat it?

I...

I want you to hold me when I suffer a bout of sleepwalking.

[I thought she could be a confidant,]

[but then...]

Shi Meng, what do you want to talk about?

Shi Meng.

Let's go upstairs.

But I just came down.

Bro, I just came downstairs.

Are you toying with me?

Okay.

I get it.

So, are you expecting a signature now or a hug?

That's not what I meant.

When you need one,

you can text me.

But my disorder...

You've seen him. So, you can sign the contract.

You've seen him? What did he say?

Come, sit.

Tell me what happened.

What did he say?

Sure, I met him.

But Shi Yi...

didn't believe anything I said.

He thinks I'm a crazy fan.

I have an idea.

I think this person...

can help you get close to Shi Yi.

[Light the fire.]

[Get Xiao Meng and Fang Yan to live together.]

[Otherwise,]

[you know what will happen.]

What am I supposed to do?

Once I light the fire, the rice may not cook.

But I, for one, would surely be dead.

What do I do?

Contract clauses 8, 12, 33 and 36...

are not in line with our company's requirement.

Fix them.

[Producer's office]

Are you picking a bone with me?

These are all standard clauses. I can't change them.

Every studio gets the same contract.

Find a way then.

Not changing?

Then we won't sign.

Listen carefully, Zuo Yao.

You better not test my patience time and time again.

Patience?

[Producer's office]

Oh.

Did you mean...

cry,

wail...

and then hang yourself?

See, now you're pushing it.

Who doesn't have a dark past?

If you agree to one condition,

we will consider the contract.

About the past,

I won't bring it up.

What?

Put Fang Yan...

next to Shi Yi.

Fang Yan?

Shi Yi?

[So, the one she likes is Shi Yi?]

[Then what about Shi Meng?]

Can you do that or not? Stop fidgeting.

Quiet. Let me think in peace.

What we know, Fang Yan is Shi Yi's fangirl.

Aunt Ling wants to matchmake Fang Yan and Shi Meng.

This creates a chance for me to execute the Divine Kung Fu Shift...

and use Shi Yi to get Fang Yan and Shi Meng together.

In this world where impressions matter,

a fan's love for their idol...

would not stand a chance against the power of close proximity.

Then, Fang Yan would change her mind...

and fall in love with the egotistic boss, Shi Meng.

With that, I can please Aunt Ling,

while Shi Meng can be free from his mother's womb...

and live his single life.

When that happens,

Fang Yan would change from an ugly duckling into a swan.

She would experience a rebirth.

Chasing after celebrities? Forget it!

Guys, do you get the gist?

I'll tell you the gist. Zuo Yao is the key.

If Fang Yan blossoms,

Zuo Yao will be won over by my capabilities.

She would even beg me not to leave.

But I'll reject her straight out.

Do you know why?

Because only I, Hao Ying Jun, could come up with...

with an ultimate move of killing five birds with one stone.

From then on, I will no longer be called Handsome Hao.

What's my name? Genius Hao? Wisdom Hao? All wrong.

I'll be called Incredible Hao.

Are you sick?

I am indeed sick.

My memory is bad lately.

I suddenly remembered...

Aunt Ling is trying to find her son a caretaker.

Around the clock.

The kind that lives with him.

Will that do?

Yes.

[LUMOS]

Yao Yao.

Are you sure about that?

I guarantee with Hao Ying Jun's life that it's true.

Besides, have I ever let you down?

I trust you, of course.

But will Shi Yi be upset if I try to get near him this way?

Who cares about how he feels?

It's a professional setting. You work, he pays.

You can treat your illness at the same time.

What's the problem?

That's right. I'm there to work.

Fang Yan,

this is your best chance.

We're sending you straight to Shi Yi.

You need to seize it.

[LUMOS]

They're here.

Sit up straight. Fix your clothes.

-All the best. -All the best.

[LUMOS]

There.

Hi, Aunt Ling. Long time no see.

Hello.

Sit down.

-Do you want something to drink? -Never mind that.

Let's get straight to business.

-Okay? -Okay.

There are so many people wanting to be my son's assistant.

After a whole day of interviews,

my eyes are having trouble focusing.

Hey, Ying Jun.

Which university did the last candidate graduate from again?

You mean Berklee College?

But I don't think she's suitable.

She's too studious.

I think the one from Yale should be interviewed next.

To be honest, I don't really care about formal education.

I think life experiences...

are more important.

I agree. I started working when I was in my first year of college.

I've had all sorts of jobs.

Choosing an assistant...

must be done carefully.

For the past years, he's been getting more pressure from work.

How should I put it?

When it comes to his emotions,

he can sometimes be very moody.

Just recently,

he was diagnosed with mild bipolar disorder.

But bipolar disorder is a serious condition.

Indeed.

That's why I must be careful in selecting the assistant.

They should be able to cook for him daily.

When he's in a bad mood,

they could counsel him.

Basically, looking after his daily needs.

Ma'am,

I actually know a thing or two about psychology.

For his case,

it's imperative to have a healthy and consistent lifestyle.

He must not overwork himself, or drink too much.

He should sleep and wake up early, exercise regularly. That's the way.

-Excellent. -Right?

-Do you think I'm suitable? -Very suitable.

It's quite chilly today. Sorry about that.

Why don't we go through the contract?

There are quite a lot of clauses stated.

[Labour Agreement]

Yes, right.

Take a look at the contract.

Ma'am,

I've signed it.

You've signed it?

Fang Yan,

please take good care of my son.

Don't worry, aunt.

I'll do my best.

I think it's here.

Try open the door.

Check it out.

A celebrity's house really is different.

So luxurious.

You're right.

Hey.

What if we sold Shi Yi's address to the fans?

We'd probably be rich.

That's my sister for you.

What? Don't be ridiculous. Become rich?

Your friend, me,

is now trapped in a dangerous place...

and is struggling to survive.

Not to mention, I'm sweating bullets.

This is the first time I'm living with a celebrity.

That's not right.

To be accurate,

this is the first time you're co-habiting with a man.

Ms Fang Yan,

make sure you control yourself.

Don't do anything rash with him.

What do you mean rash?

Be serious, now.

What if Shi Yi found out...

that I'm his assistant?

Would he think that I'm just a crazy fangirl...

and kick me out?

Of course not. No way.

You came to work.

Besides, it's in black and white.

You're not doing anything wrong. Why fret?

This place is huge.

It won't be easy being the nanny and assistant.

Can't you say something nice?

This place is enormous.

Your good life is about to begin.

Xiao Yan, look at me in the eyes.

From today onwards, you'll be starting a new life.

Sleepwalking and what not,

they will be gone from your world.

All the best.

All the best.

Little goose, let's work hard together.

You're a little goose too.

In every story,

there will always be a locked door.

And in every story, the female protagonist...

is always testing her luck by trying to open the door.

I'm not curious though.

And I won't test my luck.

See you.

Xiao Yan's shampoo and conditioner.

Hair removal cream.

[Delete this song from the memory?]

[Have you heard of a condition...]

[called derealisation parasomnia?]

[Dr Cui]

Hello, Dr Cui?

Are you free tomorrow?

Have a chat.

Okay.

I've cleaned the whole day.

Finally,

there's only one room left.

Standing here in this space,

I can't help but recite a poem.

Face towards the floor,

back towards the sky.

Kitchen, living room,

bathroom, too.

The road to being cured...

is an arduous one!

But it cannot stop...

Fang Yan.

The bed of a superstar feels totally different.

Such great quality.

So pretty.

Why didn't aunt switch off the lights?

But she cleaned the place really good.

I never would've thought this is how our first meeting would go.

I hope he won't think of me as a crazy fangirl again.

What if he chase me out?

Who's there?

I'm sorry...

I'm the new assistant.

I'll be looking after you around the clock.

I'm embarrassed that this is how I introduce myself to you.

Don't worry, Shi Yi. I won't say a word to your fans.

That you have a birth mark on your...

-It's you? -It's you?