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Moonlight

Episode 28

My surname is Fang.

I'm the assistant and translator of Mr Maurer.

Mr Maurer just arrived in Chinese mainland

and is still settling down.

He's having a rest.

He approves of the works of both of you.

Yet,

you all are aware that

Mr Maurer will only accept

one collaborator.

Mr Maurer will never ask about

your past achievements again.

Now, you're going to be on the same starting line.

Fight for this opportunity

as a writer.

I'm taking off.

It turned out to be a writing test.

It's been a long time

since I wrote a composition.

That's Maurer's style.

A traditional Chinese story

set in a carp pond.

You have only one day and a night.

What do you plan to write about?

We're competitors after all.

We'll figure it out on our own.

Let's go.

Where are we going?

The composition title is right here.

I'll get you home first.

Your lips are all pale.

Have you figured out what to write about?

Don't worry. I've done so long ago.

Let's go.

Did you place those two fishes at my bedroom door

yesterday night?

I saw them

during my night walk.

Didn't you quite like animals?

Don't ever do that again.

And never bring up the past again.

You don't want me to bring it up.

Is it because you don't want to

or are afraid to hear about it?

You should think about the composition.

Why did you get up?

How many times have I told you?

Put your shoes on. The floor is cold.

I just wanted to have some water.

Here, lie down first.

Leave your hands in there.

Give me a second.

Did you buy these for me?

I read online that it makes one feel comfortable.

Thanks.

Silly girl.

Here, finish the brown sugar drink.

The manuscript is due tomorrow.

Have you prepared for it?

Don't worry. Who do you think I am?

Alright, stop talking.

Go to sleep early. I'll keep you company.

You must remember to submit the manuscript tomorrow.

You'd better set an alarm earlier.

Wake up very early to write it.

Got it. Go to sleep.

You're so noisy.

And you should stop shaking your leg.

Are you purposely messing with me

because you're having writer's block?

I'm afraid you'd cry

if I hand in my exam paper too soon.

Stop bickering already.

Had you just shut your mouths,

you'd have done with the introductions by now.

Anyway,

short stories with the same theme.

Suspense genre is more advantaged indeed.

It's difficult for oriental fantasy genre to stand out

if you can't integrate them.

It seems that Jiang Yu Chen's more likely to win.

Director Gu.

It's not over yet.

How do you know who will win?

Zhou Chuan.

Did you leave your soul home?

Once upon a time, there was a quiet, peaceful little village.

Are we going to lose today?

Gentlemen, have you

finished writing your stories?

Could I take a look at them?

So that I can prepare for translation.

Thank you.

Also,

Mr Maurer

would like to invite you all for dinner.

Thank you.

See you tonight.

What did you write about?

It's a story about carp leaping over the dragon's gate.

It's about a black carp

who attempts to leap over the dragon's gate,

at the request of its partner.

But it never succeeds.

That's why it's mocked by its race.

Feeling ashamed,

it blames its failure

on its partner's vanity.

It once thought that

it loved a dragon,

not its true self.

So they break up.

The black carp

has been in low spirits since then.

But it doesn't like

to be a good-for-nothing.

Thus, it puts its all

into its numerous attempts of leaping over the dragon's gate.

Three years.

Come rain or shine,

it never stops trying.

One day,

it finally succeeds.

The moment it turns into a dragon,

it looks back and sees the smile of its lover.

That's when it realises that,

the happiness the smile brings it

is way important than turning into a dragon.

We shouldn't be here,

should we?

Yeah, we should get out of here.

In fact, behind its countless failures,

its partner is always there with it.

It believes the black carp

doesn't belong to the pond

and will become part of the dragon race eventually.

There's still some time before dinner.

I'll head back and get changed.

Don't you want to hear the ending?

We do.

What's the ending?

Yeah.

The black carp gives up on its identity as a dragon.

When the dragon scales come off,

all its hesitations go away.

It transforms itself into a golden carp,

leaps down the dragon's gate,

and is back to its lover.

What are you waiting for? Go after her.

Though you and Mr Jiang are competitors,

I find his story simply perfect.

What do we do? Will you lose?

I...

Why don't you listen to my story first

before making up your mind?

Please.

Mine is a story

about a goldfish who travels to wilderness

and reincarnates as a sea whale.

A goldfish going back to its ancestors?

Chu Li,

you know me the best.

Didn't you say it's a carp?

Carp is no fun. I'm talking about

going back to hundred of generations of ancestors.

And that's oriental fantasy.

Otherwise, I could just write a documentary.

Pass me the laptop. I'll see for myself.

My story,

it's what I wanted to say.

Jiang Yu Chen, can you

stop doing meaningless stuff?

I find them meaningful.

I've been thinking a lot these past few days.

We're not suitable for each other.

In what way?

You and I are too alike.

We live for ourselves.

I'm selfish in nature.

If I don't fight for myself,

no one will.

I didn't tell you about

Yun Fei plagiarizing your work.

Yeah.

To put it mildly, that's my professional ethics.

But truth be told,

it's a selfish decision that I made.

I didn't consider your feelings.

I was at fault as well.

I didn't trust you.

We know too well

how our relationship was going.

You reached a plateau in your career.

Yet, I kept

pressuring you.

And me? I didn't even dare go home.

Because I had no idea how to face you.

And we ended up

not talking to one another.

Our relationship was over long ago.

Let's give it another try.

It'll be different.

Do we need to do so?

You and I.

Two selfish persons.

I don't want to be your enemy.

That's that.

Don't bother yourself.

You incorporated in the genre of oriental fantasy

war and love?

Yeah.

In the end, humans will

travel back to the sea from the the sewer.

It reminds me of

that group of sea whales.

The young whales

keep waiting in that territory

for the return of other whales.

Just like

the girl who guards the City of War and refuses to leave.

And she encounters Bird Boy.

You don't write love stories, do you?

Well, I

didn't know how.

It's totally different from your usual style.

And it's pretty mind-blowing.

I started my career writing oriental fantasy stories.

And I'm the best at creating mind-boggling stories.

So,

do you still think that Jiang Yu Chen will definitely win?

Now

I'm not so sure anymore.

Not so sure?

Not sure.

Great.

Hello.

Hello.

Please have your seat.

Please.

I like Chinese mainland very much.

My Mandarin is not so good.

But I understand it a little.

Within a short period of time,

both of you managed to come up with such complete short stories.

That's very admirable.

Particularly Jiang Yu Chen's work.

It's very

vivid.

It incorporates traditional Chinese legend

and reflects on human nature. I found it profound.

Both of you managed to produce

two complete short stories

within a short period of time.

Mr Maurer found it very admirable.

Especially Mr Jiang Yu Chen's work.

It's really vivid.

Also, it incorporates

traditional Chinese legend

and reflects on human nature.

He found it really profound.

Thank you.

Mr Maurer.

Mr Jiang has had

collaborations with famous directors.

He will make changes to his work

based on the project requirements.

After all, movie making

is different from novel writing.

It's the result of cooperation from all.

As for Mr Zhou Chuan,

As for Mr Zhou Chuan,

your writing style is entirely different

from Mr Jiang Chen's.

It's very creative.

Mr Maurer still needs to reflect on

many parts in it.

But he'd like to ask you a question.

If we were to work together on a movie,

would you still

do things your own way?

It's my writing style.

It's been years. And I've never changed it for anyone.

I feel very honoured to be given

a chance

and talk to you here, Mr Maurer.

But to me,

when a partner

is considering me,

I'm considering him, too.

What were you saying?

What did you say?

Mr Zhou Chuan is too obstinate.

Perhaps

he's not suitable for collaboration.

I don't feel quite well.

I'm sorry.

I need to excuse myself.

Mr Maurer feels a bit unwell.

He's sorry, but he needs to leave first.

Mr Maurer, please wait.

Could you hear me out?

She'd like to have some words with you.

I like your first book

very much.

The Engraved Traces of Dragon.

And I'm aware

you don't like to be reminded of it.

You don't like others to talk about it

because you think,

their interpretations

have gone against the original intention of your writing.

And it's no longer the result of you writing freely.

The same goes for Zhou Chuan.

For a writer,

freedom

is a lifetime happiness.

In order to come up with a vivid piece,

he needs to write with his heart.

Alright.

Enjoy the food.

Help yourself.

I...

Thank you all for today.

You may stay and enjoy the dinner.

I believe

Mr Maurer will give us

his final answer tomorrow.

Excuse me.

Live well with your new friends.

According to the theory of goldfish going back to ancestors,

that goldfish has probably turned into a carp.

And they might have reunited.

Why don't you seem to mind about

the selection result?

Well, my girlfriend offended Maurer

and stood up for me.

Who would care about the result?

Why didn't I realise that

you're a lovesick man?

Oh, right.

When did you learn French?

I always read his books in French.

You didn't notice that?

I didn't.

You don't care about me. Yet, you're interrogating me.

No.

When you're reading,

I can't keep my eyes off

your extremely handsome side face.

That's an acceptable excuse.

Don't worry.

You'll get another chance

from Maurer.

-Hello. -Hi.

Hello.

I gave it another thought yesterday.

Mr Maurer

gave it another thought last night.

He'd like to ask Mr Zhou Chuan this.

Are you sure you want to stick to

your writing style?

Yes.

Yes.

Without the freedom to express one's wishes,

Without the freedom to express one's wishes,

how can one be a writer?

That's why Mr Maurer finds

Mr Zhou Chuan's attitude deeply admirable.

Ms Chu Li was right.

Mr Maurer refused to admit

that The Engraved Traces of Dragon

is his work.

It's exactly because others' interpretations

have gone against his intention.

Thus,

Mr Maurer understands

Mr Zhou Chuan's belief that

he wants to write freely

and stick to his writing style.

Mr Maurer, thank you

for not minding what I said.

The creative ideas...

The creative ideas

in Mr Zhou Chuan's short story,

Mr Maurer was very surprised

by them.

Of course, regarding the difficulties of collaboration,

Mr Maurer is always

up for challenges.

That's why he'd like to invite you to be

his movie partner.

He's wondering if you're up for it.

Of course, it'd be my pleasure.

Of course, I admire...

Of course,

Mr Maurer admires

Jiang Yu Chen's writing as well.

He hopes he can work with you next time.

Thank you.

Thank you.

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Won't you come and comfort me?

After all,

we've been teammates for the past two days.

You'll have another chance next time.

Whatever.

If it hadn't been for you,

I wouldn't have come.

What you said yesterday,

I slept on it.

If you think we're not suitable for each other,

I'll change it.

Change what?

I'll make us suitable for one another.

This is the most relaxing moment I've had since I came here.

The scenery here is so beautiful.

It's because you're with someone.

How narcissistic you are.

Oh, right.

I find your experience writing your debut novel

very similar to that of Maurer's.

So it's destined

that he could choose you.

They're similar.

And they're not.

At least Maurer's debut novel

is an acknowledged work.

And mine

is a joke for some.

Who said so?

I read all the news on Maurer.

He once found his debut novel

a joke.

Until a literature forum

gave his debut novel high praise.

He's called the humblest

and purest soul among all the literati.

Some will see the good in you.

Just like me.

It turned out to be

a self-praise.

You've had enough compliments.

You're so brilliant after all.

Hi, I'd like to check out.

Sure, give me a minute.

Brat.

You're lucky.

It's not luck.

I got it in my own right.

Yeah.

You've lived for more than twenty years.

And someone finally realised your worth.

You lost. There's no use crying about it.

Shall I make you a pennant

and hang it on your door?

One that says, "Congratulations to Zhou Chuan

for surpassing the kid next door for now."

As in temporarily surpassing me.

Congratulations, Chu Li.

Thank you, Director Gu.

Mr Zhou Chuan

get to collaborate with Maurer.

He'll be famous than ever.

I'm afraid others will get jealous.

So don't let him show off too much.

Got it. Thank you for your advice, Director Gu.

Let's get going, then.

See you next time.

Bye.

Let's go.

Chu Li.

Good morning.

Chu Li, I'd like to ask you this.

How's Mr Zhou Chuan and Mr Maurer's script

coming along?

Xiang, you've been asking me

this question for the past three months.

Aren't you tired of it?

I'm not.

Who would complain about knowing too much about their idols?

Ever since Mr Maurer made the official announcement

that he's collaborating with Mr Zhou Chuan,

we readers have been waiting for an update.

It should be going quite smoothly.

At least he's not complaining about

not getting used to script writing like he did.

That's great.

Chu Li.

Can I visit the set

with you?

They're not even done with the script writing yet.

Chu Li.

Get over here.

What's it?

I received a phone call this morning.

Someone wants to buy the rights to Book of Luo He God.

Who?

Song Xi?

Who's that? I don't know her.

Oh my God.

How can you not know Song Xi?

She's the hottest female celebrity of the year.

She just received

the White Mulan best actress award.

Don't you read news?

I've been busy writing the script for Maurer.

I don't have time for that.

What have you been writing about?

It's a secret.

Our relationship has lost its spark.

You even keep that from me.

Fine, what should we do?

Meet up with Song Xi.

Jeez.

Yuan Yue Publishing House isn't in charge of copyright authorisation.

Even if the rights to Book of Luo He God is sold,

you won't receive any commission.

So why do you try to talk me into it?

Of course it's because of you.

We're talking about Song Xi.

If you collaborate with her,

surely many will be interested in it.

When Jiang Yu Chen was adapting his novel into a movie,

you found him Director Lu Fang.

Why did you find me

a female celebrity?

What's the problem with it?

You need to stop being prejudiced against female artists.

She's just become famous. And now she's trying to purchase intellectual property.

And she will hire screenwriters by herself.

It's her first work. So she'll definitely put a lot of effort into it.

How do you know she's not

trying to create a buzz with it?

We're not even sure if she's read the book.

Just go.

If she's not sincere about it,

just don't collaborate with her.

Fine, you're the boss.

I'll make an appointment with Chief Editor Yu.

Oh, right. Can I tag along?

This is your true intention, right?

You just want to meet her.

Why do you like her so much?

Just a little bit.

Here, this question.

Solve this question.

Didn't you solve it incorrectly?

Chu Li

Chief Editor Yu.

Mr Zhou Chuan agreed to have a meetup.

Shall we arrange a time for it?

Hello?

Hi.

Yeah, you reached out to me.

Yes.

My editor has contacted

Mr Zhou Chuan.

Let me know when you're available.

Yes, that's right.

Mum, I want some water.

Yes, anytime you're...

-Mum, I want to drink water. -Please send me...

An address will do.

What's going on?

I'm sorry.

-Qiu Qiu. -Sure. That's right.

-Qiu Qiu, don't cry. -Sure. Got it.

I'll get you some water, okay?

Let's go.

Why are you home so late?

I was working overtime.

You're home early.

But did you leave your heart at the publishing house?

Can't you stop acting like this all the time?

What's wrong with me making a business phone call?

It's not about that.

Our kid was thirsty.

And you're still working.

What a responsible mother you are.

Daddy. Mummy. Stop fighting.

Okay, got it, my baby.

Got it.

Don't cry, my baby.

We'll stop fighting.

Qiu Qiu, be good.

We're not fighting. Qiu Qiu, don't cry.

We're just talking.

Let's get back to your bedroom, okay?

Let's go.

Qiu Qiu.

What are you doing?

The kid is home. So I don't want to fight with you.

But Yu Yao,

let's have a divorce.

Li Wei.

Are you aware what you're saying?

I've been meaning to say it for so long.

I'm tired already.

I can't do this anymore.

Be honest with me.

Have you been having an affair?

You always put the blame on others.

I can put up with your other shortcomings.

But you mistreat our kid.

And I can't tolerate that for another minute.

You put your work

before me and Qiu Qiu.

Yu Yao, ask yourself.

Do you still care about this family?

I seriously don't get it.

You're a woman.

But you don't put your family first.

Give it a thought.

Contact me once you've made up your mind.

Also,

I'll have

Qiu Qiu's custody.

She's on leave?

Through my three years working here,

she's never on leave.

Even though she's sick, she still came to work.

Could it be a serious illness?

I don't know.

But Chief Editor Yu has been looking unwell lately.

I'm worried about Chief Editor Yu.

She didn't come to work today. You should go ahead first.

Chu Li

How does my makeup look?

It's not smudged.

It looks very nice.

Zhou Chuan will definitely

stunned by your looks.

Sir, this way please.

Hello, Mr Zhou Chuan.

I'm Song Xi.

Hi.

This is my assistant, Na Na.

-Hi. -Hi.

Have we ever met before?

I don't think so.

In fact, many find Na Na

very familiar.

Maybe I have an average face.

I didn't expect the author of Book of Luo He God

to be this young.

You're a brilliant young man indeed.

Take a seat first.

Sure.

Feel free to ask me

questions about the copyright.

Na Na.

Ask them to serve the dishes.

Ms Song, what's your favourite part

from Book of Luo He God?

I'd say it's the part when Sha Jia Ye's identity is exposed.

Isn't Sui Xing's reaction so adorable?

I think it's so-so.

It's not my most favourite part.

I'm all ears.

My most favourite part

is when Qinyue Island is destroyed.

Mr Zhou, you're full of humour.

Qinyue Island is Sui Xing's hometown.

In the Chapter of Netherworld,

Sha Jia Ye almost loses his life

from protecting Sui Xing's hometown.

And that's exactly the reason

why Qinyue Island is saved.

Destroying is part of the process.

The result is it's saved from being destroyed.

You're right, Mr Zhou.

Yuan Yue Publishing House

Hello? Ms Suo Heng.

Did you manage to get hold of Chief Editor Yu?

No, she hasn't replied to my message.

I tried to reach her. But she didn't pick up her phone.

I'll head to her place.

Sure, let's meet there.

I'm going to Chief Editor Yu's place.

I can't make it.

Have a good talk with Song Xi.

Little Monkey

Since you've read the novel,

you should be aware that

there's no main female character in it.

And since you're planning to buy the IP,

which character do you want to play?

Don't worry, Mr Zhou.

I don't plan to include

any love scene in it.

I'd like to play Sui Xing's sister,

Lan Yue.

You have good taste.

I'd like to make changes to the adaptation

by adding family scenes between Lan Yue and Sui Xing.

As for other characters and plots,

I'll retain 70% of what's in the book.

As for other 30%,

I hope Mr Zhou

could make a compromise for the dramatisation.

I thought you'd say that

it'd be entirely based on the book.

No one dares talk boastfully like that.

Also, I prefer a sincere collaboration talk.

Book of Luo He God is an oriental fantasy novel.

I think it's hard to retain

even 70% of what's in the book.

Here's the proposal.

The screenwriters, director,

and post-production crew members are all written on it.

I can promise you that

I'll definitely talk this team

into joining it.

It's the greatest sincerity from me.

Fine, I'll give it a thought.

I've got something on. I'm taking off.

Sure.

Mr Zhou, see you next time.

I finally met him.

Yao...

Chief Editor Yu!

Chief Editor Yu!

Are you home?

Why are you here?

You don't look well.

Are you sick?

Chu Li said you've been

absent from work.

Chief Editor Yu.

Are you alright?

What exactly happened?

Where's Qiu Qiu?

Why are Li Wei and Qiu Qiu not around?

Qiu Qiu

is at my mom's place.

Li Wei...

He's left.

Left?

Is he on a business trip?

He wants to have a divorce with me.

Divorce?

He said

I put all my heart

into my work.

That I don't care about him and Qiu Qiu.

He's been putting up with me.

And he doesn't want to anymore.

I thought

everything would turn out fine

since he's finally back.

It's just my wishful thinking.

Wait.

How can he so irresponsible?

What about Qiu Qiu?

He said he's getting Qiu Qiu's custody.

But I won't let him have it.

Sis Yao Yao.

It's such a serious matter. How can you carry it all on your shoulders?

Why didn't you tell me?

I know.

I'm not a good mother.

I spend too little time with Qiu Qiu.

I owe him.

But

I risked my life

and was pregnant for ten months

before giving birth to Qiu Qiu.

He's my life.

There's no way I'm losing him.

I won't let him take Qiu Qiu away!

It's okay.

I really can't imagine

what it looks like to lose Qiu Qiu.

Do you understand?

You're not going to lose him.

You won't lose Qiu Qiu.

It's alright.

I really don't know what to do!

It's going to be okay.

Everything will be fine.

Zhou Chuan, Author

He's still the same person from high school days.

He hasn't changed a bit.

His smile

looks as good.

He was even testing me

if I've ever read his book.

How silly.

I've read each of his books

for more than three times.

Zhou Chuan seems to value his works very much.

No wonder he tested you.

I don't need you to remind me.

Who know him? Me or you?

Of course it's you.

But Xi Xi,

doesn't Zhou Chuan have a girlfriend?

So what?

Is his girlfriend prettier than me?

Does she know him better than me?

And...

Does she like him more than I do?

Of course not.

Xi Xi.

If Zhou Chuan figures out

that you've liked him all these years,

he'll definitely be moved.

Anyway,

he managed to remember

this face of yours.

We're all from the same high school.

I haven't changed much.

I'm no match for you, Xi Xi.

You're so beautiful now.

Indeed.

No one

deserves him but me.

Director, someone is here to see you.

Who's it? Is there an appointment?

It's Mr Jiang Yu Chen.

I'm not seeing him.

I'm at work.

I'm here for a business talk.

My new book.

Check it out, Director Gu.

What are you doing?

I promised you

that I'd let you have my new work.

Then let me arrange a new...

No need.

I just want you.

I'm sorry, but I can't help you.

Gu Bai Zhi.

I said I wouldn't give up.

We can slowly work it out.

We'll start with this book.

Let's have a new start.

Have you been writing for the past three months?

Yeah.

Back then,

I wasn't a good listener.

From now on, I'll listen to you.

If

we're not on the same page,

I'll do my best to communicate with you.

I'll never reject your ideas again.

From now on,

I'll believe you.

Two conditions.

Number one. We don't talk about personal stuff while working.

Number two.

Outside of work, we don't interfere in

each other's personal life.

Doesn't Song Xi want to buy your rights?

How did the negotiation go?

It's so-so.

That's that.

You're something else.

First came Maurer.

And then came Song Xi.

You're going places.

You're doing well with your career. But you don't play tennis well.

But I'm better than somebody else.

He plays tennis well.

But he doesn't do well with his love life.

In order to court your ex-girlfriend,

you signed the contract with Xin Dun.

Didn't your courage

spark up the old flame?

I'll take it slowly.

Let me ask you something.

Do you want my help?

You?

I'd appreciate if you could stay out of it.

Fine.

Gu Bai Zhi is coming to my place tonight.

And you're not invited.

She's going to your place?

Why is she doing that?

How do you plan to help me?

I gave you my help when you're fighting with Chu Li.

Wait, Zhou Chuan.

How could you turn against me?

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