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[Poisoned Love]

[Episode 4]

Who goes there?

Sorry...

I'm your new assistant.

I'll be taking care of you 24/7.

I'm sorry we have to meet like this.

But don't worry.

I won't tell your fans...

about the birthmark on your back...

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

[Mum, why did you...]

[let a strange girl into my house?]

Xiao Yan moved in already?

[Answer me.]

Xiao Meng, are you shy?

Xiao Yan is no stranger.

[She's the housekeeper...]

[that I've hired for you.]

[I'm leaving for Iceland in a few days.]

I'm putting you in her care...

for two months.

Two months?

I don't need anyone to take care of me.

[Besides, you know I hate living with other people.]

If that's how you feel,

perhaps I should post...

[your butt-naked...]

[baby pictures online?]

[I'll show everyone...]

who it was that...

-raised you into the big boy you are. -[Mum.]

One more word and I'll post it.

Wait, don't...

Fine.

Xiao Meng.

That kid actually hang up on me.

My son has finally...

found a girlfriend.

Hey, Yao Yao.

Guess whose house I'm staying at?

I'm staying at Shi Meng's house.

What?

Isn't that Shi Yi's house?

[How can it be?]

[What happened?]

Do you know how embarrassed I was?

Hao Ying Jun, you idiot.

Don't worry. I'm coming to get you.

Okay...

Hold on.

[Give me a second.]

Let me check the contract.

[Don't hang up yet.]

I'll take a look.

[Labour Agreement]

"For the duration of the contract,"

"if Party B fails to honour the contract,"

"it is liable to pay Party A a sum..."

"of up to RMB 1 million?"

[Hao Ying Jun,]

[I'm going to kill you.]

Hey, Yao Yao. Is anything wrong?

Oh, nothing's wrong.

[Fang Yan, after a thorough consideration,]

I think, since you're there already,

you should make the most out of it.

[Forget leaving.]

[You have to suck it up and live there.]

Yao Yao, are you selling me off?

No way. You're not worth that much.

I put myself...

Besides, isn't the contract only for two months?

Two months is a short time.

[Before you know it, it'll be 60 days.]

Besides, they are brothers.

You can use Shi Meng to get close to Shi Yi.

Isn't it convenient?

Sure. But I...

[No buts.]

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.

[It's settled, then.]

Call me if you need anything. Kisses.

Yao Yao! Don't kiss me yet...

Now what?

Hao Ying Jun!

But you promised Aunt Ling.

You promised her you'd take care...

of that bipolar disorder patient.

Hang in there.

Okay? Just hang in there.

Hao Ying Jun!

[Mr Hao is busy. He can't talk to you.]

[It's lagging hard.]

Tell me. How did Fang Yan get the keys to my house?

[Yan? What's this gibberish?]

Mr Shi, I don't understand a word you're saying.

-I'm confused. -[Hao Ying Jun.]

Fine. Keep up the act. I'm starting to enjoy it.

[Mr Shi, you know what I'm going to say.]

[I had a job to do. I had no other choice.]

Please understand.

-Hao Ying Jun... -[Mr Shi!]

If you want someone to chat with, go to her.

[Otherwise, I have to go.]

[Bye-bye!]

I don't know how you managed to convince my mother.

Anyway, I'll let you stay.

But you must obey my rules.

If you don't, you'd have to leave.

One, cooking is allowed,

but nothing heavy.

Two, no eating outside of the kitchen.

Three, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.,

9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.,

and Party A's off-work period,

Party B shall not approach Part A.

One more thing. No loud noises.

Try to keep it under 40 decibels.

-What about my morning practice? -Outside.

For each offence you make...

Five thousand?

How careless of me. Don't worry.

Just give me one more chance.

I promise it'll be the last time.

From now on, I'll keep my voice...

under 20 decibels.

Let's hope so.

Well, I'm going to take a bath.

In my own house,

I don't like to overdress.

Aunt Ling...

Promise me you'll protect...

my pathetic little life.

Kamsahamnida, Empress Dowager!

Bless me, Empress Dowager!

I'm counting on you.

Zuo Yao?

Why are you here?

Here. The contract's signed.

Signed, you say?

So easy?

What's the matter? Got a problem?

No... I...

just want to know...

Is Fang Yan...

happy with it?

Sure.

In fact,

she's very...

happy.

[Way to go, Fang Yan.]

[Now take down Shi Meng.]

[Producer's Office]

Ying Jun.

This time,

you've really...

surprised me.

You remind me...

of you when we first met.

That's the stuff.

You said...

it'd be an office play.

My god.

What have I done to deserve this?

Yao Yao.

Help!

The officials can start a fire,

but the commoners can't even light a lamp.

The sound level meter is getting on my nerves.

I'm going to switch it out one day.

Control your temper...

Life is but a play.

That bipolar control freak...

should be fine, right?

Hi...

I...

What's his problem?

How ungentlemanly.

Hair removal cream?

Did he actually use it?

[Hair removal cream.]

Hair removal cream?

I...

That bipolar guy...

must be furious about yesterday.

I'd better not wake him up.

What if his condition gets worse,

being cooped up in the house?

[I'll think of a way to cheer him up.]

It's morning, Shi Meng. Time to get up.

Why not hit the field instead of the hay?

A healthy body leads to a brighter day.

Make your ambition a reality!

Morning.

Good morning, Mr Shi.

Have a seat.

Today's special breakfast.

Black sesame soup.

Black soy milk.

Black soy bean cookies.

Black beans and pickled greens.

And... three slices of ginger.

-Ginger? -For external application.

Next,

allow me to present something.

With it,

all your problems...

will be solved.

Three...

Two...

One.

Scram!

Get it away.

-Mr Shi. -Mr Shi.

Check out Mr Shi's new hairstyle.

He looks even more handsome now.

New hairstyle, Mr Shi?

-Mr Shi. -Mr Shi.

How are the actor's contracts coming along?

Shi Yi's contract has been signed.

We're in the final stages of negotiation with the others.

The only one left is Lin Lin.

You see, Lin Lin came with Yi Ming.

She's not our priority in terms of getting views.

So I'm thinking...

since we haven't finalised her contract,

should we get someone else?

No. Lin Lin has the right skills and looks for the role.

We have Shi Yi.

The leading lady's popularity is a non-issue.

As long as she plays her role properly,

we'll keep her.

Any questions?

There are still some roles in the show...

that are unfilled. So...

Broaden your search.

Sure. Tell you what,

I'll follow up with the assistant director.

Okay. I'll leave it to you.

-Okay. -Mr Shi,

the front desk says Lin Lin is here.

She's waiting for you in the office.

I think she's worried about being replaced.

If it's alright with everyone,

let's end this meeting.

Okay.

See you, Mr Shi.

That's a nifty hairstyle.

Which hairstylist's handiwork is that?

What's this?

Ginger tea. The weather's getting cold.

Not only does it taste good,

but also prevent colds and hair-loss.

Get out.

[You're fined RMB 10,000.]

RMB 10,000?

No way. All I did was misplace the shampoo...

and he's not even bald!

This is too much.

Share your thoughts, Ms Fang Yan.

How was your first night staying with the president?

President?

He's more like a psycho.

My goodness.

What's with him and fines?

Work hard and make money. Am I right?

[Ten thousand is too much.]

[It's my first offence.]

[Please give me another chance.]

Check this out.

[Contract]

Contract!

Smells good.

Look it over. Make sure the terms are alright.

-Okay. -Sign it and I'll submit it for you.

See? Everything is going as I've planned.

Treatment-wise, we got Shi Yi.

Career-wise, we got Concept Pictures.

We even got the Lake God gig.

Lake God? The director decided to take a chance on me?

Of course.

You got the contract, don't you?

Wei Lin, you're the man.

I don't think these roles are suitable...

Director, hold up.

-See you. -Okay.

Director, this is Yin Jiang.

-Fang Yan. -Nice to meet you.

-I'm Fang Yan. -Right.

Yin Jiang? From Vitality Studio?

She just signed up with us.

You have a unique voice.

I like it a lot.

Why didn't you take the ginger tea?

Let's have an interview next week.

Keep it up.

Thanks, Director.

Why did you take a chance on her?

Didn't you say she's only a fan girl?

It's not like you.

She's just a stand-in.

-Mr Shi. -Have a seat.

Any issues with the contract?

Not at all. It's just that...

Yi Ming and I are from the same company.

Now that he's bowed out,

I...

That's his own business,

not yours.

We don't simply terminate contracts here at Concept Pictures.

That's very gracious of you.

Still, I have to show...

some form of appreciation.

May I take you out to dinner...

as a token of my gratitude?

Hao Ying Jun, do we have something on tonight?

Yes. Absolutely...

The scared moment.

Okay. I'll submit it to the legal department.

-Got to run. -See you.

Bye.

Get straight to the point.

Mr Shi, I know I've signed the contract.

But...

I don't know anyone in my team.

No one to look out for me.

I feel...

so lost.

Your assistant will take care of you once you're on board.

Mr Shi, can I ask a personal question?

What type of girls do you like?

-Sorry. Pardon me. -Come in.

You're dressed so lightly.

-But I'm not cold. -Yes, you are.

Mr Shi.

I should take care of her. See you.

What was that about?

Forget about the fine.

You moody devil...

Hello, what's up?

[Have you gone?]

Any problem with the contract?

[No.]

[The company wants you to meet up with Shi Yi.]

[You are now...]

[officially partners.]

What did you say? Partners?

Every time...

you come here for counselling,

you fall asleep instead.

How am I supposed to help you?

Just lying here is therapeutic enough.

Don't you have anything to say to me?

[Ever heard of a condition...]

[called derealisation parasomnia?]

Ever heard of a condition called...

derealisation parasomnia?

Hi. What a coincidence.

What a coincidence! No...

Isn't this a coincidence?

I didn't expect to see you here.

Yao Yao, your beauty attracts me...

wherever you go.

Don't you think we are...

What are you doing here?

The weather forecast said...

it's perfect for a jog.

So I jogged all the way here.

A good five kilometers.

Get going, then.

I'm here on official business.

No, wait. It's about the re-signing of the contract.

Close the door and cut to the chase.

Don't play games with me.

Listen to you.

You've hit me,

you've screamed at me.

Shouldn't you feel better by now?

Don't we have a contract to sign?

Or was that a lie, too?

Of course we'll sign the contract.

But can you please...

stop giving me the cold shoulder every time we meet?

After all, we're old friends.

Who's your old friend?

You're right. You're not my old friend.

You're my first love...

Enough. Let's get down to business.

Tell me, why did you break up with me?

Is it necessary to harp on about the past?

Do you really think it's unnecessary...

or are you trying to hide something?

Zuo Yao, you left me back then without saying a word.

You went years...

without replying a single message.

If you have nothing to hide,

why won't you talk about it?

Enough. I don't think you're here for business.

-Take your bag and get out. -Listen to me...

-Get out. -What's the matter with you?

But we were so close...

Your Majesty, when can we eat?

-Dad? -Who are you calling dad?

Why are you grabbing Mum's hand?

Who's your mum?

Her.

I just might be your dad...

Sicko.

Shi... Yi, good day.

Did I frighten you at Aunt Ling's birthday party?

I didn't mean it.

I don't like you. I'm not your...

It's not that I don't like you.

What I'm saying is I'm not some crazy fan girl.

I didn't come here to harass you.

My company asked me to come and see you.

So...

Come in.

Have a seat.

I'm thinking of adding an aside for Water Utopia's theme.

Sorry to trouble you.

Thanks. It's no trouble at all.

I'm friends with Dr Cui.

I'd just visited him this morning. Have a seat.

You know Dr Cui?

During our appointment,

he told me about you.

My condition...

is quite rare.

But I really didn't mean to disturb you the last time.

It's okay. I'm just a little surprised.

Living all these years without a cure...

must be hard on you.

Not really. Apart from my episodes of relapse,

I'm just like a normal person.

Besides my family and close friends,

no one would believe I'm ill even if I told them.

Have some tea.

-Zuo Yao, will you calm down? -Get out!

-I have only one question. -Shoot.

If he's not my son,

why did he call me dad the moment he saw me?

Besides, I did the math.

Most likely...

you were already pregnant...

before we broke up.

That's pretty quick.

So, tell me.

Why did you insist on leaving me...

to raise your son all by yourself?

He's not your kid.

Impossible.

Look at his nose, eyes, brows, ears.

Is there any part of him that wasn't made from the same mould as mine?

Come to think of it, we're nothing alike.

Exactly.

Zuo You, escort the guest out.

Daddy isn't a guest.

Daddy's your most beloved...

You have three seconds.

Don't dilly-dally or I'll call the cops.

Son, say something for me.

This is no way to treat your father, my son.

Sorry. My mum doesn't you want you as my dad.

Fine.

Wait for me, my son.

Listen here, Zuo Yao,

-I'll be back. Wait... -Get lost.

What a nuisance.

What are you looking at? Do your homework.

Looks like...

this means war.

Zuo Yao.

Once I get a paternity test,

we'll see who's wrong.

Luckily my son had inherited my superior genes for hair growth.

If this clump of hair came from my scalp,

it'd be too obvious.

Forgive me, my son.

Just you wait.

That's beautiful. Is it your new composition?

No.

It's written by Strauss.

How embarrassing.

I couldn't even recognise the work of the master of waltz himself.

Strauss wouldn't have become a master...

without Lanner.

Lanner?

When Strauss was 15,

he was discovered by Lanner.

With his encouragement,

he began to compose.

Gradually becoming a master.

But his temper grew as well.

One time, he even broke his piano after an argument with Lanner.

Then what happened?

Then,

he composed a song, dedicating it to Lanner.

Called "Reconciliation" Waltz.

You're saying...

I'm Lanner,

your soul mate?

We had a falling out because of a misunderstanding.

So...

you played this song...

as an apology to me?

Who knew...

a musician's apology would be just as sophisticated...

and cryptic.

If it's too cryptic for you,

let's try something else.

I give you three wishes...

as my apology.