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[Lover or Stranger Ep27]

We found Song Zhengnan's body.

We will hand his body

to the coroner.

Please cooperate with us

in further investigation.

You should have come to us sooner

when you encounter things like that.

I don't care whether it's because of your identity

or the fact that Song was trying to escape.

Coming to us sooner

would have brought less trouble.

Of course, I understand,

you used to be against the police in Japan.

But here,

you need to trust the police,

you need to trust the laws.

But right now, I am confused.

I don't want you

to appear as Luo Qianyi anymore.

The real Luo Qianyi

is on her way here.

She really is coming.

The two of you look identical.

This brings challenges

to our search for her.

Mr. Feng has already told me

about how you turned into Luo Qianyi.

Huo Youze also told us his story.

Now, you can tell yours.

I sincerely hope that you can trust us

and be cooperative.

So,

you first found out

that Luo Qianyi is still alive on the night of Color Gala?

Yes.

She showed herself

at Color Gala on purpose.

To others,

she had just found her memories back.

That should be her plan.

If I returned to Japan with my dad,

then, she would pretend

that nothing had ever happened.

Was she already ganged up with Song Zhengnan then?

I have no idea.

I only knew that when I was kidnapped,

they showed up together.

What about Xu Chao,

her agent?

Chao?

I think

he only helped prepare for her performance.

I don't think he was involved in other stuff.

I understand that you are worried about your friend.

But you should trust us.

It is the truth

that we are after.

For that, we need proof.

If Xu Chao never did anything illegal,

then you can relax, he will be fine.

Then,

what about Luo Qianyi?

If Luo Qianyi

helped Song Zhengnan kidnap you,

then she is guilty.

She will be punished for that.

But we still need proof.

We won't make a judgement solely on your words.

I feel bad for her.

She is also a victim.

Her experience does make her pitiful.

But the judgement will be made

based on her behaviours.

You may think that this is cruel.

But this is what makes the laws sacred.

Have it ever come to you

that what happened to Song Zhengnan

is cruel?

he didn't even have a chance

to realise his mistakes and make amend for them.

For Huo Youze and Luo Qianyi,

their conscience can still be saved

if they are to face justice,

right?

You're right.

The saddest part about this whole thing

is

that we witnessed

one mistake and just let it

develop into a bigger one.

Qianyi, you know,

I took you from God's hands by force.

I don't care about starting all over again.

At first,

I thought

this is my opportunity to start fresh with Qianyi.

Now, you

are like a gift to me.

Our inner fears

lure us

to cover one lie

with another.

I really am Luo Qianyi.

Silly girl,

of course, you are.

But gradually, I realise

that I'm wrong.

Qianyi is nowhere to be found.

Xiaodong won't turn into Qianyi.

So, I'm not Qianyi?

How can I not be Luo Qianyi?

Aren't you my fiance?

I thought about a fresh start with you.

A fresh start?

Do you think

that I would never remember?

Facing Xiaodong's feelings for me,

I was confused.

I know you are different.

It was you that I fell for.

Also, others may misunderstand

your true feelings.

In the end, there is no turning back.

I love you!

The one I love is you!

I hurt Qianyi.

I also hurt Xiaodong.

Maybe he thought he was lucky,

or he didn't know right from the beginning.

He turned you into Luo Qianyi.

He posed great, irretrievable harm

on both of you.

These never-ending lies,

he won't be able to handle all of them.

So, other than the laws,

what could possibly save his soul

and offer him a chance to start fresh?

Thank you, Captain Chen.

Honestly,

I had no idea what Song Zhengnan had in mind.

I didn't know what the consequences

might be.

If it weren't for you,

I would have to shut the whole event down.

You made the right call

before it was too late.

But I still have to warn you,

when we find Luo Qianyi,

you will have to face the trial.

I know.

Right, Chao told me

that Qianyi showed up in their bar.

He believes that eventually, she will come to the school.

Why is that?

Maybe it's because of

what Xiaodong said in front of the camera.

I think,

Qianyi would want her effort

to mean something?

And what would that be?

When you lose everything

you once had,

you would question

the meaning

of all your effort.

That's why you should feel lucky

that your dad had left you Color Initiative.

Right.

That's the most precious thing.

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

We will play the music at 7:30.

[Welcome to Color School]

Right, and we can put the console here.

I will be in charge of the music.

Where's Xinxin?

Why is she missing all the time?

She isn't on stage for the rehearsal.

I don't know where she is.

Come on, we need to find her.

Xinxin?

They told me that Xinxin is missing?

I've never seen her.

Maybe she is playing somewhere.

Fine, let me go and check the other spots.

Come here, tell me what was that about.

Come on.

I don't want to perform.

Why?

I think I'm bad at it.

That's not true.

You see,

if you have 10,000 audiences,

and they all love your music.

Maybe there is one who notices your mistakes.

Are you going to

fixate on that one person

and ignores the applause

of the other 9,999?

I don't care.

Why?

That's not the problem.

I don't want any random applause.

I want to be the best.

Sure, then you need more practice.

I used to believe

that Qianyi's music

is the best.

But now, Mr. Qi Fan told me that's not true.

What should I do

to be better at it?

Now I'm confused.

How do you

define "excellence"?

Why do people like you

love to fixate on such things?

To me, feeling happy when playing the violin

matters, right?

So, you are like Sheng,

you both have no dreams.

Then tell me, what do you think?

If Qianyi is here,

she can definitely tell me

what is the best music.

I don't think

anyone would be able to answer your question.

Why?

Tell me,

who taught Qianyi

about the best music?

Who told the guy

that told Qianyi

about the best music?

If you keep fixating

on a question like this,

it's almost like the standard for the best music

has always been there.

But the truth is,

we need to find our own answer to that question.

If you don't have an answer now,

you can boldly try.

I knew it, you don't understand.

Being identical isn't enough.

Anyway,

I'll try what you just told me.

What are you laughing at?

This should be new to you.

So much thinking

for such a young girl.

If only

she could talk to Qianyi.

When all this is finished,

she will have the opportunity.

Hope that they both can do their thinking

before they meet.

That should be good.

What about us?

Will we meet again?

I don't know.

I mean,

right now,

I don't know how to face you.

I don't know

how to face myself, either.

Now that my memories are back,

I know I'm not Luo Qianyi.

But at the same time,

I am not that Song Xiaodong anymore.

Why?

This is just your appearance.

But it matters.

Because of this face

I went through a lot

and got to know you guys.

Also, you all care about me

because of my face, right?

Actually, we've met before.

In that Japanese hotel.

That's the first time I saw you and Qianyi.

That's when

I stole Qianyi's purse

and her passport.

You even gave me a hand.

Come on.

Are you all right?

One single glance

is enough for me

to recognise you

even after a long time.

Even if I lost my memories,

I could still feel

that we've met before.

Although you kept lying to me,

but the truth is,

I can feel

that during that time,

you really cared about me

instead of that other Luo Qianyi.

We've only spent a short time together.

But I know, you meant it.

You were willing to love me.

But that's all I know.

As for others,

I don't want to find out right now.

I'm not sure

about the future.

Then let the future us decide.

Qianyi?

Where have you been?

I'm worried sick!

You've been lost twice.

A third time

would be too much for me!

Now,

I am useless to you.

Don't be silly.

Qianyi, staying alive is the most important thing.

No more running away, please.

This is great news.

I never expected

to run into you here.

I've been

wandering around.

I don't know where to go.

This is the only place that I've never been to.

I read

this on the poster.

"You should take a look here."

I felt like that's for me.

You really should.

You are part of the Color Initiative.

But I don't want to see those kids.

See them

reminds me of my childhood.

When I left home,

I already made up my mind not to return.

That's why I don't want to see them.

In fact, you were supposed to be the one

in the picture.

I've heard that.

What?

Youze also said so.

It's almost like

unfinished job.

But

Song Xiaodong seems to be more suitable.

You know,

when I show that poster to my friends,

that smile

remind us of you.

To be honest, I think

it would be great

if Song Xiaodong and you can meet.

We believe that you two

would become best friends.

That is my face.

It's only natural

for you to think of me.

It's just that you prefer

that version of me.

Qianyi, that side is still in you.

Just think about it.

When I first met you,

you were such an underdog.

But your music was so full of joy.

Then, your career took off,

but you smiled less.

It doesn't matter anymore now.

My career is gone.

It's gone.

Also, the police will soon find me.

There's one other thing

that bothers me.

Chao,

can you help me?

What other plans do you have?

Qianyi, let it go.

I want one final show.

I want to tell everyone

how Huo Youze treated me.

He deceived them all.

Don't bother.

Qianyi,

Huo Youze already called the police.

They should be

able to find out that you are heading there soon.

So, you know

that this is a trap,

and you are still taking me to the school?

You want me to turn myself in, don't you?

Stop the car.

Qianyi!

Stop the car!

Qianyi?

Qianyi?

Qianyi!

Where do you plan to go?

None of your business.

I can't leave you alone.

Stop thing about revenge!

What good could it be?

There is no good in that.

I can no longer play the violin.

What about Huo Youze?

What did he lose?

He will face the trial!

When?

Not enough.

A trial is not enough.

I've lost my most valuable thing.

I want him to suffer the same.

Qianyi, what happened to you?

What happened?

If I tell you,

will you help me?

[Color School]

I know how important this event is to you.

The police

don't want anything to go wrong.

We will find her

without anyone noticing.

Mr. Huo, just act normally.

Don't let anyone notice anything.

To avoid confusion,

Song Xiaodong can't show herself.

She needs to wait in the dorm.

Youze,

Mr. Li just contacted me.

Great.

If he can come,

Color Initiative will be in good hands.

I don't know what's gonna happen tonight.

We've done our best.

We can only trust the kids now.

Will Qianyi show up?

Actually, I hope that she can come.

But, she would

get arrested

in front of

all these people who admire her talent.

That's kind of cruel.

I've been thinking,

this is the only place

that can help her rediscover hope.

This place can show her

that she has done

something meaningful.

If Mr. Li asks,

what should I say?

I am prepared for everything.

Song Zhengnan was not fully recovered.

So, he fell off the cliff

by accident.

When they found him,

he was already...

So,

just like that, my father's gone?

Compared to trying to run away all the time,

an ending like this should be a relief to him.

So, will I

be arrested?

You were forced by Song Zhengnan,

as long as you cooperate with the police

there's nothing to worry about.

Right,

the event at the school is tonight.

When I finish my work,

I will go take a look.

Hello, Youze.

Hi, everyone.

Tonight, you will have a big audience.

Bring your A-game.

Okay.

I'm blessed to be with you in the last couple of days.

I still remember

the show that you

prepared for me the first time I was here.

I will never forget about that.

So, I hope that tonight's show

will be just as good.

A night for them to remember.

When you grow up,

you will leave the school

and continue pursuing your dreams.

But I know for sure

that you will remember this place

and those who have helped you.

When you are capable,

try your best

to help those in need,

deal?

Deal!

[Thank you for being here with us]

I've only been here for a couple of days.

But it's been fulfilling.

Thank you for thinking of me.

I was only looking for help.

You played a part

in ruining Color Gala.

Consider this a second chance.

Now, we're even,

Qi Fan.

Chao?

I heard that you are here to help.

How are things going?

I heard that Qianyi would come?

I'm worried about her.

If she really shows up tonight

and being spotted by the police,

at least it's better than being missing.

She will eventually start fresh.

We have a lot of visitors,

way more than the previous two days.

Really?

That's great.

In this case

there is no need to worry about

the donation.

Are you going to perform tonight?

I don't know how to play the violin.

I'm not talking about Qianyi,

I'm talking about you.

You've been helping here for the last two days.

You should go on stage and say hi.

That will totally get everyone.

Hi, I'm Song Xiaodong,

not Luo Qianyi.

Stop joking.

Actually,

as long as you guys remember me, I'll be fine.

If I show up...

Nah, forget about it.

Why?

Because today is your big day.

Also, Qianyi might be in the audience.

Really?

So, show them what you got tonight.

Let them hear your music.

[Color School]

That's not you in the picture.

Just pretend that it's me,

okay?

That's not how you and I remember that.

I was supposed to be there.

I can also do that, right?

Isn't that Mr. Huo?

-Mr. Huo. -Mr. Huo.

Hi.

Mr. Huo, hi.

This is our first time here.

Everything looks great.

Thank you, thank you.

Let's take a picture together.

Let's take a picture, shall we?

Sure, sure. Let's.

Okay.

Thank you, thank you.

Don't stop.

Keep playing, you're doing great.

Don't mind me.

You are a violinist.

You don't need to care about the audience,

just focus on your music,

and try to feel the melody.

Are you Qianyi?

What's wrong?

Nothing.

You did a great job.

I mean, it's nothing like your music,

but I think I've found the answer.

Now I know how I can do better.

Then, remember it.

Try to look for that feeling

in every note that you play.

You have great potential.

You can see what most people can't.

But there's no way

to share that feeling with others.

Although you are by yourself,

you won't be lonely.

Qianyi?

Xinxin?

Was it you that just played?

Did you see anyone?

I think I saw Qianyi.

Qianyi?

Qianyi?

Qianyi?

Qianyi?

Qianyi?

Qianyi?

Sometimes,

there is just no turning back.

We can't just

simply erase those days.

I can't.

I can't.

I've never met this person in my life.

Stop thinking about revenge!

What good could it possibly be?

There is no good in that.

I can no longer play the violin.

What about Huo Youze?

What did he lose?

He will face the trial.

A trial is not enough!

I lost my most valuable thing.

I want him to suffer the same.