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[Moonlight]

[Episode 01] ©English subtitles by iQIYI *Ripped by Jin_Han_27* *Main cast by Ding Yudi & Esther Yu*

♫ What time is it Are you still sleeping ♫

[My name is Chu Li.]

♫ Chopping wood, keeping a dog, working ♫

[I just graduated this year.]

[This is my first time in Shanghai.]

♫ Where did I stop yesterday ♫

♫ I can replay my feelings ♫

[It's also my first time in the land of my dreams.]

[Yuan Yue Publishing House]

[Yuan Yue Publishing House.]

♫ Daydreaming in the dark of night ♫

♫ Chasing after you beyond the universe ♫

[The Disappearing Mr Fox]

[Let's chat, Stinky Monkey.]

♫ Be a darling in the gorgeous castle ♫

[The Navy Hired by the Monkey]

[Stinky Fox.]

[You finally appear.]

♫ It's not like this ♫

♫ Waiting for your signal ♫

♫ My sweetheart is here ♫

♫ We have a date online and offline ♫

[Time Is Like A Song]

♫ My sweetheart is calling ♫

♫ I fell in love with trouble ♫

Mr Zhou Chuan.

It's really you.

This is the first time I meet you in person.

No wonder the readers call you

The Gentle and Kind Mr Chuan.

You deserve it.

Let's talk in the meeting room upstairs.

-Please. -Hi.

Where is the interview?

On the first floor.

Thank you.

Mr Zhou Chuan.

As everyone is aware,

when your father published his book

Time Is Like A Song

with Yuan Yue Publishing House,

our first print run was 400,000 copies.

And now,

a new commemorative edition will be released soon.

This achievement is

Yuan Yue Publishing House's...

No,

It's the highest achievement

in the entire publishing industry.

You have now inherited

your father's talent.

I am sure Mr Zhou

is proud of you.

Mr Zhou's

Time Is Like A Song

achieved an excellent result in Yuan Yue.

If you could agree to publish

your new book with us,

it would be such an amazing milestone in the industry.

I have even thought of the slogan.

Like father like son, a family of scholars.

Do you want to give him a call first?

Ask him if he is willing

to complete such an amazing journey with me?

Wait.

What are you doing?

Your name isn't on the list?

No, it's not that.

I am sorry.

I know my name is not on the list.

My degree doesn't fit in.

But I truly want to work in Yuan Yue.

I've read every book published by Yuan Yue Publishing House.

I grew up with these books.

Please give me a chance.

Well...

Let us go through the contract.

I have prepared the contract.

You can have a look.

I fought very hard

for this contract.

I have gotten you

the best payout from Yuan Yue this year.

I'm sorry.

The interview is over.

Please give me one minute of your time.

You can ask me anything.

From the beginning of Yuan Yue

to the insight of each publication,

I know everything.

My only target in Shanghai is

to find a job in Yuan Yue Publishing House.

To be a good editor

has been my dream since young.

I don't want to leave with regret.

We are hiring a literature editor

who has a master's degree in literature and history.

Which part of you meets the requirement?

Perseverance, earnestness, enthusiasm.

Physical book publishing is a sunset industry.

If you hire me,

I'll do my best

to find the best work and to sign the author.

Yuan Yue

is not an ordinary publishing house.

Can you tell me which authors have you signed?

None for now.

But I will in the future.

One minute is up.

I...

Mum.

I'm busy, I'm working.

Wait.

Please receive it for me.

Wait.

These are some book reviews I have written over the years.

And some research on best-selling authors.

You can read them.

Please believe me.

I will be a good editor.

This amount

is indeed lesser than the amount

offered to Mr Zhou back then.

Currently,

we are greatly impacted by online media.

The physical publishing industry isn't as good as before.

Even so,

this is the best

we could offer.

[I have dreamed about this place for twenty years.]

[It isn't too much to take a look inside.]

30,000 copies.

To test the water.

30,000 copies.

To test the water.

Do you think I'm a beggar?

Such a heated argument with the editor.

Who is he?

[Republic of China]

This amount

is the highest amongst young authors

of your type.

What's the print run

of Time Is Like A Song?

More than 100,000?

Mr Zhou Chuan.

This is the guaranteed minimum print run.

It's a promise from the publishing house.

If your book sells well,

we will increase your royalty.

[Had an unhappy event today.]

[Zhou Chuan, author, Trending on Weibo]

[While I am angry,]

[I can't help but think,]

[is it because I didn't work hard?]

[Is that why I'm treated badly?]

[Perhaps I need to work harder]

[to gain the respect I am seeking.]

[Zhou Chuan, author]

[Gentle and full of positive energy.]

[That's truly Mr Zhou Chuan.]

[You are my idol.]

[Hugs.]

[Who is so rude?]

[Good luck to good people.]

[You are the best.]

[Cool and calm.]

[A gentleman.]

[Good job.]

Why do you honk for no reason?

[Corner Bookstore]

Xiao Bai.

Your boss went out again?

He went looking for books.

Are the reference books

I wanted here yet?

They are here.

And a rare book by Natsume Soseki.

From 1958.

Really? Where is it?

Boss doesn't arrange his books properly.

It's quite messy.

It may be there.

You have to look for it.

Thanks.

Hi.

Do you have Natsume Soseki?

You have to look for it.

Such a casual bookstore.

Natsume Soseki.

I found it.

Watch out.

Are you all right?

I am fine.

Why don't you come down first?

I'll go up.

Thanks.

Hey.

Hey.

I can carry this book myself.

You don't have to do this.

Here you go.

All right.

Put it on my account will do.

Thanks.

Didn't you take this book for me?

First come, first served.

This is the rule of the bookstore.

How can he change his mood faster than turning a page?

My boss often says that too.

[The Navy Hired by the Monkey]

[Where are you, Stinky Monkey?]

[You went for an interview or were you kidnapped?]

[That's not right.]

[You are a fool, you won't fetch a good price.]

[Kidnapped but not sold.]

[What a pity.]

[The Navy Hired by the Monkey]

[I failed the interview.]

[I am on my way home.]

[The Disappearing Mr Fox]

[A man snatched a book by]

[my favourite author from me.]

[The Navy Hired by the Monkey]

[A Natsume Soseki's from 1958.]

[What a coincidence.]

[I found one from my friend.]

[The Disappearing Mr Fox]

[People nowadays]

[look cute on the outside.]

[But internally...]

[I saw an author]

[The Navy Hired by the Monkey]

[threw tantrum at the editor today.]

[He shouted very loudly.]

[A person who is about to go home]

[The Disappearing Mr Fox]

[still has the mood to gossip?]

Hello.

Yes, I will be right there.

Hi, new girl.

Chief Editor Yu, you want me to...

I want to return this.

Hold this.

Have you read it?

Thanks for giving me the opportunity.

Open the folder.

Read it before we talk.

Where's the future of publishing industry?

The end of print media

and the fall of nobles in Yuan Yue Publishing House.

There are about 200 similar articles

in the folder.

Please let me explain.

I know.

There is also a letter from your mother,

persuading you to get back on the right track.

I am sorry.

I shouldn't keep your personal items.

Pack up and go home.

Miao.

Has Mr Kou Wei arrived?

I am coming right now.

Hi.

Gu Bai Zhi.

Why are you here?

Long time no see.

I'm back in Shanghai.

We'll see each other often.

Mr Kou won't be coming.

I represent him.

Xin Dun Books will handle his book.

He sends his termination letter.

Don't worry.

Xin Dun Books will pay the penalty.

The five-year contract

for his masterpiece is expiring soon.

Please stop printing it.

No.

It's impossible.

Don't get upset.

I will call Mr Kou Wei immediately.

No need.

Mr Kou said

he'll ask you out for sports.

But as his editor,

you have never read his book.

Gu Bai Zhi.

This is daylight robbery.

Shame on you.

Daylight robbery?

I don't think so.

Mr Kou chooses Xin Dun Books,

which is a bigger ship.

We also handle

copyright development.

We are different from Yuan Yue.

Instead of blaming us, you should be thinking

why you can't retain him.

It is stated very clearly

in Mr Kou's contract.

it's valid from 2013 till 2018.

[Publication must be by 20 October 2013.]

It's expiring soon.

I'm so kind to give you one month's notice.

[Party A: Kou Wei, 20 July 2013.]

Excuse me.

Chief Editor Yu.

I remember Kou Wei's novel

was launched in the autumn

of 2014.

I was in high school.

My mum almost beat me up

because I wanted to buy the novel.

Is there a problem regarding

the copyright expiry date?

[Manuscript by 20 July 2013.]

Yes.

She...

She is right.

I remember.

Mr Kou Wei delayed for a year

before he sent

his manuscript to us.

Which means

the publication date

should be postponed for a year.

She is right.

The five years stated in the contract

starts from the publication date.

If so,

Yuan Yue Books owns the copyright

for another year.

Gu Bai Zhi.

Come again after one year.

It's only one book.

Mr Kou's future lies in Xin Dun Books.

What's your name?

She is Chu Li.

She's our staff.

What a pity.

If Yuan Yue Publishing House can't keep you,

come find me in Xin Dun Books.

[Gu Bai Zhi]

Gu Bai Zhi.

I only want to join Yuan Yue.

Report to the editorial department next week.

Really?

Two months probation period.

You'll be paid 3,500 yuan.

Full attendance 100 yuan.

Meal subsidy 10 yuan.

Any questions?

I am good.

I am excited.

I have a question.

You see,

we have an intern

Du Niao Niao.

An extra headcount is too many.

Didn't you hear what I told Gu Bai Zhi?

We never hire non-performing staff.

Two interns,

only one gets to stay.

Yes, I can do it.

[I got the job.]

[I am so good.]

[They want me.]

You got the job?

You are a finance graduate,

[why must you work in the publishing industry?]

[You got the job.]

[When you start work,]

people will look down upon you.

How could you belittle your own daughter?

My dream is to become an editor.

-You wanted me to study finance. -Your dreams can't feed you.

I worked so hard for you to study finance.

Working in a bank is such an

honourable job.

[You don't want a stable job]

[but go to a place so far away.]

[You are something.]

If you are capable,

don't ask for money from your dad.

I didn't.

[What do you mean?]

[Do you think I dare not confiscate your money?]

Let her see the truth,

then only she will come home.

Bye.

[Yuan Yue Publishing House]

[Shanghai.]

[The starting line of my dreams.]

[I will never leave]

[before I reach the finish line.]

♫ I want to hide like a kid who made mistakes ♫

♫ My heart skipped a beat ♫

♫ When you look at me everything seems so cute ♫

♫ I am the only one feeling strange ♫

♫ I have got a million whys ♫

♫ But I can't tell ♫

♫ I still have my sanity ♫

Jiang Yu Cheng.

I didn't see you in the bookstore today.

[You are such a lazy boss.]

♫ I fled for a week ♫

There was a negative post on Weibo today.

♫ You don't seem to be surprised ♫

Who offended you?

Yuan Yue Books

♫ Because when you look into my eyes ♫

that my father always mentioned.

They are not so great.

♫ I have told you a thousand times ♫

We are having a reading group for your book tomorrow.

It's organised by the book club.

Give them a surprise.

♫ The world is on the verge of elimination ♫

I'm not going.

You don't want to know what they think of you?

♫ Only you are still favoured by me ♫

Know yourself

so that you can overtake your father.

Fools.

I write my novels.

They can say whatever.

Bye.

♫ Because when you look into my eyes ♫

♫ I have told you a thousand times ♫

[The Navy Hired by the Monkey]

♫ You don't have to guess ♫

[Mr Fox.]

[Good news.]

[I am now an employee of Yuan Yue Publishing House.]

♫ How much I depend on you ♫

[I'm one step closer]

[to publish books for my idol, Jiang Yu Cheng.]

♫ Because when you hold me in your arms ♫

[You must survive first before you can dream.]

You know nothing.

♫ I have never felt so right ♫

The best state of life

is to be slightly weathered

and still have dreams.

♫ If this is not love ♫

♫ What can I tell myself ♫

[So many bowls of chicken soup for my soul.]

[I will drown.]

[Such strong words.]

[I suppose you don't have any fans?]

Nonsense.

I am Zhou Chuan.

It's impossible I don't have fans.

Xiao Jiang Jiang updated his status.

[This is]

[Corner Bookstore.]

[Zhou Chuan Book Club]

It's him.

[Is he a fan of Zhou Chuan?]

I laugh loudly

every time I read Mr Zhou Chuan's book.

Guess what's the content

of his new book?

I'm looking forward to it.

Me too.

Too bad we don't get to see Mr Zhou Chuan.

If he could have a book signing event,

I could own a book autographed by him.

Written this on it.

"To my most loyal reader."

I want to meet him in person.

His books accompanied me through my high school years.

Check this out.

How is it?

What's up?

Didn't you say you aren't coming?

If your fans see you,

the idol they admired so much

hiding over here like a thief,

they may be disappointed.

Go arrange your books.

Are you a fan of Zhou Chuan?

You are really a fan of Zhou Chuan.

[She is also my fan?]

There are quite a lot of people here today.

Of course.

Zhou Chuan is a popular author.

Although it's his first book,

it's unexpectedly quite good.

Quite good?

It's more than quite good.

Mr Zhou Chuan's writing

has strange humour.

He uses a lot of ancient mythology.

His style is relaxed and yet traditional.

You have a very deep understanding.

Is Zhou Chuan so perfect?

Of course.

Mr Zhou Chuan is splendid.

I have never seen

such a splendid author and his work.

You have a good eye.

Handsome man.

We are fans of Zhou Chuan.

We like Natsume Soseki too.

The Natsume Soseki's book from yesterday,

could you sell it to me?

You are trying to be friendly

just to buy that book?

I'm not trying to be friendly.

I'm only

shortening the distance between fans

to ease our communication.

What you said about Zhou Chuan just now

wasn't true?

Handsome man.

Could you sell me the book by Natsume Soseki

I truly love it and I want it.

Don't dream about it.

I'll buy you coffee.

I said...

I am sorry.

Thanks for your coffee.

[Squash Court 2]

Are you all right?

When your fans received your autograph,

they were so happy.

But you, on the other hand,

seem absent-minded when you came back.

Have you read Oriental Beauty?

You don't seem right.

Who has dampened

your confidence?

A weird girl.

She said my book is slightly long-winded.

In Oriental Beauty,

one has to make it through the first three chapters.

The background introduction is too complicated.

But the book is quite good.

You have a good eye too.

Do you mean

Zhou Chuan has a problem executing the golden rule

of first three chapters?

Do you understand his book?

Yes, I do.

I'm coming from the most intuitive

point of view of a reader.

Furthermore,

you asked for my opinion.

And I noticed

she is your fan.

Tell me,

whose book is better?

I...

Zhou Chuan should learn a thing or two.

Mr Jiang Yu Cheng.

He goes straight to the subject,

throw in the suspense.

You are comparing Zhou Chuan and Jiang Yu Cheng?

That's right.

Mr Jiang Yu Cheng is more experienced than

Mr Zhou Chuan.

He has won more awards.

It's not fair

to compare them.

Rest assured.

The Oriental Beauty

is Mr Zhou Chuan's first book.

There is room for improvement.

And

he hasn't encountered a writer's block yet.

A writer's block is nothing to be proud of.

I...

Zhou Chuan wouldn't want it.

Did you read his book?

Yes.

I read his book.

I get it.

Are you a fan of Jiang Yu Cheng?

What are you doing

at Zhou Chuan's book club?

Stop shouting.

What if someone hears you?

I am here to see someone.

Too bad he isn't here.

She has a ponytail,

in a white blouse,

and carries a backpack?

How do you know?

She said she has been my fan for seven years.

When I saw her,

she's putting my books in the middle of the shelf.

Are you arranging my bookshelf?

I am sorry.

I...

Little girl.

An author who's no longer popular

will not regain his fame

just because

you arranged his books together.

Wait.

Have you read this book?

The Disappearing Zoo

is a classic.

It's worth a place

on the most noticeable spot.

But the truth is,

nobody buys

his books.

Are you the owner of this bookstore?

The author of this book, Mr Jiang Yu Cheng,

likes your bookstore very much.

Could you please

stop saying

he's an author past his prime?

He will feel sad if he hears you.

He came this morning.

How did you know?

He posted a photo.

Let me show you.

See.

The daisy in the vase

looks exactly like the one

at your entrance.

And the window reflection

on the vase

is the same as the window in your store.

You are his...

I've liked him for seven years.

I've been following him online.

Mr Jiang

is lying low temporarily.

But did you know?

His books in the past two years

recorded the lowest in sales.

These books

are becoming antiques.

Yes.

Some of his books are not doing well.

But who doesn't go through ups and downs?

Who says no one buys his books?

I'll buy, I'll buy all of them.

All of them?

Yes.

She is your fan?

It's not my book's issue.

She is the one having an issue.

That's true.

She didn't even like you.

Don't go overboard.

Come on.

[Squash Court 2]

Let's continue.

[Yuan Yue Publishing House]

Good morning.

Good morning.

I have told you many times, Ah Xiang.

You can't draw according to your own ideas.

It's not a comic book.

You must satisfy the author.

I am drawing according to his requirements.

I didn't change anything.

You didn't change anything?

If that's true,

then what's this?

Draw it again.

Draw until he is happy.

Okay.

I can't tell an art director

what to do nowadays?

Why did we hire her?

New girl.

You can sit here.

Next to the great artist.

Okay.

Your name is Chu Li?

Yes.

It's your first day at work,

I need to tell you the rules here.

Besides the daily routine

of new book publishing,

you are responsible to compile articles for Moonlight Magazine.

Moonlight Magazine.

Have you heard of it?

Yes.

If Star Trail Magazine is the cradle of conventional authors,

Moonlight Magazine is the place for emerging writers.

Good.

You know your facts.

Get to work.

Chief Editor Yu.

Could you please approve my leave?

I know you are ill.

I have approved your previous leaves.

But you are asking for more,

I can't approve it.

Chief Editor Yu.

I want to come to work.

But my doctor said

if I don't rest well,

I will have all kinds of problems.

Could you please approve it?

Xian Yu.

Don't always make it hard for Chief Editor Yu.

She can't approve it.

Your problem

has already spread to next door.

They say

you are well protected.

You are always on leave and yet

you can still keep your job.

That's weird.

When I am on leave,

my work isn't affected.

Who is the busybody

interfering with our department's affair?

Have some respect for Chief Editor Yu.

Haven't I told you?

Chief Editor Yu is not the highest authority in the editorial department.

Mr Xia is in charge of the first and second sections.

I'm sorry.

I'm late with your coffee.

Chief Editor Yu.

Thanks.

Sis Xian Xian.

You are here.

I think I missed out on one.

You can have mine.

Thanks.

Chief Editor Yu.

Without sugar?

No sugar.

Thank you.

Are you the new intern Chu Li?

I'm Du Niao Niao.

You can call me Xiao Niao.

I have one too?

Of course.

We are colleagues.

You're welcome.

Thanks, Chief Editor Yu.

Chu Li.

Well,

today

is Yuan Yue Publishing House's open day.

Go to the first floor to welcome

our guest authors.

Can you handle the job?

Yes, I can.

Right.

Come with me, Xiao Niao.

Okay.

Please put these on my desk.

Thanks.

Chief Editor.

Deputy Editor.

Who will come

to the open day?

You don't need to worry about

the open day.

Those who can really write

will submit their writings online.

It's hard to say who will come today.

Hi.

I'm the intern editor of Yuan Yue.

I'm Chu Li.

Are you here to submit your writing?

Let me tell you.

This novel

will win at least three major awards for Yuan Yue Publishing House.

Besides the Nobel Prize in Literature,

Nobel Prize in Chemistry,

Noble Prize in Physics

will make an exception for it.

Little boy.

There's a typo error

in this sentence.

Grandma.

This is a book on Huangmei opera.

Perhaps you want to try the opera publishing house?

The intern in the opera publishing house

asked me to come here.

Perhaps

I can sing for you?

Later,

I'll take you to meet

some authors who often work with us.

That will be useful.

No wonder my uncle says

you are the kindest chief editor.

Deputy editor.

Mr He Ma is one of the most

promising authors

contesting in the Huazhi Award.

However,

about the copyright

for his new books,

could you please talk to him?

Of course.

You can rest assured.

My uncle said

as long as you're in Yuan Yue,

you will be the editor of his books.

I can promise him

as long as you are with Yuan Yue,

I'll make sure you are

happy and comfortable.

Thank you.

You are welcome.

Who are these people?

[The Disappearing Mr Fox]

[First day at work and]

[I have seen the bottomless Mariana Trench]

[between reality and dreams.]

[Undercurrent running below a calm surface.]

Grandpa.

It's working hours.

You can do the cleaning in the afternoon.

Do I look like a cleaner?

Aren't you here to mop the floor?

Unless you are here for a Quidditch match?

Yes.

I am cleaning.

I am old.

I'll clean anything

that looks dirty.

Thank you.

It's not dirty.

It isn't very dirty.

Just like Mum.

They have sharp eyes.

Are you a staff here?

I have never seen you before.

I am the new intern editor.

I am Chu Li.

Nice to meet you.

Are you a fan of Moonlight Magazine?

That's on the first page of the inaugural issue.

My grandfather gave me that name.

Mr Xia.

You are back early.

Mr Xia?

You are the editor-in-chief.

Miao.

I heard you have contacted Zhou Chuan?

It's like this, Mr Xia.

Zhou Chuan has published only one book,

Oriental Beauty.

Compared to Kou Wei

there's a huge gap.

I've read Zhou Chuan's novel.

I think he's good.

Apart from him,

are there any other candidates?

I want to recommend

Mr Jiang Yu Cheng.

Who?

Jiang Yu Cheng.

Chu Li.

I remember you have a degree in finance.

Jiang Yu Cheng

is showing an obvious downward trend.

Does he have potential?

How did you get your degree in finance?

That's true.

Since he and Gu Bai Zhi

stopped working together,

he failed twice consecutively.

Failing twice is not a major issue.

Failing twice isn't a major issue?

This will affect

our jobs

in the editorial department.

Do you think it's a game?

That you have a few chances?

Do you think you can wake up

the sleeping Jiang Yu Cheng?

Are you better than Gu Bai Zhi?

Yuan Yue Publishing House

made Jiang Yu Cheng famous.

Anyone can let him go.

But I think

Yuan Yue should give him another chance.

Xiao Niao.

Chu Li.

Come over.

You heard

what Mr Xia said.

Whoever signs him first

and gets a good result

will be hired permanently.

I am willing to represent Yuan Yue

and talk to Mr Jiang.

I am his fan for many years.

My success rate may be higher.

I'll follow your order.

[I won't allow Chu Li to strike a deal with Jiang Yu Cheng.]

[Corner Bookstore]

Welcome.

Looking for a book?

Yes, I'm looking for Oriental Beauty.

It's here.

Are you ready? Let's go.

Let me pack up.

By the way.

My fan

is buying your book.

It's her.

She returns to the right path?

Hold it.

I thought you said it's good for nothing two days ago.

How come you want to buy it today?

I didn't say it's not good.

I'm not going to take the blame.

Do you like both books

written by father and son?

[Time Is Like A Song, Oriental Beauty]

Do you like both of them?

Who likes them?

Check your eyes if you have bad eyesight.

That's a personal attack.

Did I offend you?

Do I know you?

Am I close to you?

Don't assume I'm

Zhou Gu Xuan's fan.

What's wrong with Mr Zhou Gu Xuan?

Time Is Like A Song has been reprinted

multiple times.

[Time Is Like A Song]

A commemorative special edition has been launched.

This is a classic of all classics.

Why did you put them far apart?

It's only right to put

their books side by side.

Are you ready?

Look at your shop.

Anybody can come in.

I agree.

Anybody can come in.

It's quite a good book.

Do you need a bag?

No, thanks.

Hurry up.

Hurry up.

Let's go.

What are you doing?

Childish.

2070.

2080.

2070 is here.

It's huge.

How long do I need to work

to afford such a big house?

I can hear dog barks.

Er Gou.

Great.

Mr Zhou Chuan isn't in today?

Mr Zhou Chuan.

Who are you?

[Are you]

[Mr Zhou Chuan?]

[I'm Chu Li, an editor from Yuan Yue Publishing House.]

[It's like this.]

[I sent you a message yesterday.]

[But you didn't reply.]

[That's why I am here without an appointment.]

[How come it's her?]