Original subtitles

♫ Migrant birds fly into the forest ♫

♫ Passing through beams of light ♫

♫ Meet with the best one ♫

♫ The bird makes a promise to the forest ♫

♫ A brave response ♫

♫ makes my world clear up ♫

♫ The voices in my heart ♫

♫ are all about you at the moment ♫

♫ The world of two ♫

♫ is what we're proud of ♫

♫ I'm walking toward you ♫

♫ You suddenly break in ♫

♫ and also open up my heart ♫

♫ Tell me this moment can be our future ♫

♫ The expectations of two ♫

♫ are as splendid as dreams ♫

♫ Migrant birds follow the light ♫

♫ The forest shines with its radiance ♫

♫ Waiting for the birds to fly back ♫

♫ I'm sure you are ♫

♫ my future ♫

[A Romance of the Little Forest]

[Episode 34] [This "Pursue Yu" Plan didn't seem to work]

I think you all know

that I became a top trending topic without paying.

No matter who spent the money for me,

I want to thank this person now.

Because of her help, I've attracted so much attention again

after I quit being a blogger,

I got the chance to stand here,

and now you have the curiosity and patience

to listen to what I'm going to say

about the charity sale for the conservation area.

This is a very meaningful thing.

I feel happy about it no matter in what way

it drew your attention.

How shameless.

You're leaving before getting on stage?

You want me to get on stage and be a foil to her?

How are you gonna tell Mr. Zhao?

He's arranged all the trending topics.

I'll explain to him.

Lin Qingxuan once said,

"Although we live in the dust net,

we should never lose the heart to fly,

and forget the flying posture."

But in some places, wild birds that are supposed

to be free to soar in the sky

are losing their freedom and even lives

for reasons such as poaching

and degradation of wetlands.

So I want to take today's opportunity to use your help

and let more people know that there is

such a group of life on earth

which deserves our respect, attention and protection.

What an inspiring speech.

I noticed that lots of brand representatives

have become deeply interested

in our conservation area charity sale.

Please, raise your number and let me see who's interested.

OK.

No. 18, Jian Tao Group

is interested in Miss Yu's charity sale.

Congratulations, Miss Yu, Yu Meiren.

[Mr. Zhao] And let's welcome

the brand representative to come on stage.

Give him a round of applause.

What? Jian Tao?

How's it possible?

When I invited Jian Tao, the PR made it very clear to me

that they have their own charitable foundation

and wouldn't join the charity sale.

Why did you come to such a place?

To support you.

How could you come at will?

Did you endorse Jian Tao?

You're quite good.

Don't flatter me.

OK, let's invite Mr. Zhuang to say a few words for us.

I'd like to thank Miss Yu

for bravely sharing her concern about the ecological environment.

On this planet, we should never value humans

over other animals.

The respect we give to other lives

is a reflection of the respect we give ourselves.

Well said!

Besides, Miss Yu stays true to her own attitude,

and it's in tune with Jian Tao's values.

If Miss Yu could become the brand ambassador,

it'd be Jian Tao's honor.

I wonder if you'd like to accept it.

An endorser can't make the decision.

President Zhuang of Jian Tao Group has offered an invitation.

Miss Yu, please say something.

President Zhuang?

A lollipop. You don't want it?

Then give it to me.

Yu,

I never want to eat it again.

Meiren, want a lollipop?

It's a Jian Tao lollipop.

I buy it all the time.

If he loses, let him eat this.

You're just a schoolboy.

I don't think you have any pocket money.

Don't spend it on me.

Save some money to buy a model for yourself.

Meiren, you don't have to worry about it.

My pocket money...

You gave it to me last time.

If it's real, it should be expensive.

I think it's better to give it back to you.

Meiren, that was a great speech.

It's so like you. Very cool.

President Zhuang's here. We'll leave you alone.

- See you. - We're leaving.

See you.

Don't think about it.

I bought the fossil myself.

How do you know I'm thinking about this?

What is it now?

Even Tiantian would think this is cheesy.

Are your parents going to show up,

hand me 10 million yuan and ask me to leave you?

So,

you've agreed to be with me?

Look at you.

Why did you become so glib-tongued once your cover is blown?

Do your parents know about the news?

The parents busy with work

and the son having another ambition.

Having not seen each other in years,

the son made an outrageous request when they reunited.

The parents seized the opportunity

and made you inherit the family estate.

Mom.

I have a favor to ask.

You're finally willing to ask for my help.

Who's it for?

That's it?

Tiantian will complain that the screenwriter's being lazy.

We're still a family.

It won't be a problem.

Though this sounds cheesy, I still wanna say it's poverty

that limited my and the screenwriter's imagination.

Wanna expand your mind?

How?

Meet my parents with me.

You... You've skipped some steps.

What step do you want?

I'll do anything you say.

I...

You know what I want.

I'm not talking with you about this.

Since you're so rich, why did you live in my place?

Experience poverty?

It's my parents' money.

I didn't earn it.

[Recipient: Mrs. Zhang]

What's wrong?

Mrs. Zhang?

Yes, that's me.

Hold on.

Who's Mr. Zhang?

My ex-husband.

To tell you the truth,

he has a secret identity, second prince of the Ghost family,

Ghost Prince.

Ghost?

He's dead?

Watch your words.

But, that was in the last life.

In the next life, he likes a girl named Meiren.

You know.

My name is Yu Meiren.

So in this case, I'm the one he likes.

This case seems like an imagined situation.

Though it happened in the last life, I'll always remember

the love between us.

So I should thank this Mr. Zhang for giving me a chance.

You owe him big time.

OK, enough about me. Let's talk about you.

How many more surprises do you have?

Tell me when I'm in a good mood.

Nothing more.

I've told you everything.

No, there's one more thing.

Tell me, I'm all ears.

This "Pursue Yu" plan

didn't work very well.

None of them worked?

My meticulous designs.

I wrote that just for fun.

I didn't put much thought into it.

You did

but it didn't work.

He's humiliating me.

Because

you weren't swayed by them.

Don't say...

What? You used them on me?

When exactly? Why don't I remember that?

That's why it didn't work.

So... Since you saw that list,

why are you still acting calm?

Actually,

I'm not calm.

Let me explain.

I was surprised.

I didn't know you were so into me.

Don't flatter yourself.

Didn't you feel my anger between the lines?

I was also confused.

If I remember correctly,

I had no feud with you.

No, you're wrong.

Quite wrong.

We didn't have a feud?

You were like my deadly enemy.

I think we first met at Huaguang University.

So you made that list in less than two days after we met?

That doesn't make sense.

That's not the first time we met.

But our feud started at Huaguang University.

Doesn't ring a bell.

Right, it doesn't ring a bell with you.

That's your original sin.

Then how do I make up for it to make you satisfied?

You wanna know?

Beg me.

Now can you tell me

where did you first meet me?

I'll tell you after this kiss.

You're not supposed to be here.

But...

But what?

You missed such a great opportunity,

and let others take advantage of it.

I got sloppy.

I didn't expect Yu Meiren would...

You didn't expect it?

The company spent so much money on you,

just to pay for your mistakes over and over again?

Give me another chance.

I'm sure I'll find some ways.

I just need more time.

I'll make it next time.

Xiaofang.

Check the post on Weibo.

Fake celebrity spotted.

Xia Zhi.

Isn't she the rich girl who lived abroad?

She's dressing up so plainly.

Some people have already been authentic to themselves,

but some people are still living in the lies they made up.

God, I was wrong about her.

The heir to Jian Tao mysteriously appeared.

Turns out he's Professor Zhuang Yu,

a renowned expert in the breeding of artemisia annua.

He got failure in academics

and went home to inherit the family fortune.

Look at the post.

It's all nonsense.

Good for Yu Meiren.

She didn't let me go and sneaked over there herself.

They're standing on stage together.

I wouldn't call it sneaking around.

They're being open and aboveboard.

She just chose a guy over her friend.

I'm sure she colluded with Zhuang Yu in advance,

and they were worried I'd steal his thunder.

But look at Meiren's face.

It's not like she's faking it.

Besides,

how would you steal Professor Zhuang's thunder?

I'm just being honest.

You can ask him, who was the real cutest guy back in school.

That's a good question.

In TV shows set in a school, there are often an ice prince,

and a school bully who always messes things up.

Who always messes things up? Who do you mean?

So you admit you're the school bully.

Tell me, what bad things have you done?

I had the third highest GPA in our grade.

I'm both a smart ass and a school bully.

The toast of the school.

Alright, the loner who seeks defeat.

To prove your ability, could you help me polish my draft?

Our sales will be counting on you.

The pen.

Look. You can't mention the competitor.

Or it'll be unfair competition.

You need to change this.

And this one.

Inaccurate wording. Correct this.

Got it.

Mr. Loner, continue.

Did you see the post on Weibo?

Of course.

It went viral in the group chat.

That explains.

Professor Zhuang always acts like

money means nothing to him.

So he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.

That isn't about money.

Wisdom in hold, elegance in mold.

Can you add me to your group chat?

- You're... - You're...

I'm a senior fan of his.

I left the group chat by accident.

Invite her in.

- We can chat together. - Alright.

You look a little familiar.

Professor Zhuang's here.

Good spirits.

Looks like you all have something to say.

Yes!

OK, I'll give you the chance.

We'll do a quiz.

Five points will be deducted from your class performance score for a wrong answer.

Ni Ke, keep a record.

Got it.

You, please.

Me... Me?

This is...

Acer rubrum?

Wrong. Acer palmatum.

Look at the lobes. The lobes of acer rubrum are darker.

They extend to the base of the stem. Next.

This is...

Ficus... Ficus pumila?

Wrong. Camphorwood.

Next.

Hydrocotyle vulgaris.

Pilea peperomioides.

Next.

Any more volunteers?

Looks like you've got something to say.

This isn't hard. Saucer Magnolia.

You look unfamiliar.

I don't think you came to my class before.

I came for you.

Sir, did I get the right answer?

How could you tell?

There's a Japanese White-eye next to it.

It seems you're a bird professional.

I wouldn't call myself that.

The Japanese White-eye is a small passerine bird in the white-eye family.

The shape of a saucer magnolia flower resembles a saucer,

and the Japanese White-eye likes to move near it.

Don't fool around. Sit.

Who's this girl?

Why wasn't I the one who got it right?

Meiren.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon.

Will you and Zhuang come back home?

We've got a great festive atmosphere.

Easy.

Be careful.

Yes, the moon in our village is full and bright.

Mom just misses you.

Be careful and hang up the lanterns.

OK, I'll ask him.

No, why am I taking the initiative?

I've been busy with all the experiments.

I'm not going home tonight.

Remember to have dinner.

Oh, right.

I drew a few kinds of birds in the study.

See if you like them.

If I had a single flower for every time I think about you,

I could walk forever in my garden.

♫ Passing through beams of light ♫

♫ Meet the best one ♫

Ma'am.

Here you are.

♫ A beautiful sun ♫

♫ An occasional response ♫

♫ makes my world clear up ♫

♫ The voices in my head ♫

♫ can't be avoided but still heal me ♫

♫ The world of two ♫

♫ is what we're proud of ♫

♫ I'm walking toward you ♫

♫ You suddenly break in ♫

♫ and also open up my heart ♫

♫ Tell me this moment can be our future ♫

♫ The expectations of two ♫

♫ are as splendid as dreams ♫

♫ Migrant birds follow the light ♫

♫ The forest shines with its radiance ♫

♫ Waiting for the birds to fly back ♫

♫ I'm sure you are ♫

♫ my future ♫

Let's go to have dinner.

Where are we going to eat?

We'll have a hot-spicy pot.

How about Lvye Restaurant?

OK.

Someone's in here! Open the door!

Come to the library to save me. I'm scared.

Meiren!

Meiren!

What took you so long?

Meiren.

Are you scared?

Professor Zhuang, are you there?

Professor Zhuang.

Don't move. Don't.

Professor Zhuang, are you alright?

Stand still.

I'm fine.

Don't move.

Don't move.

What is it?

I have to go home now.

You can leave the key with the doorman.

I'll go get it tomorrow morning.

OK, thanks.

Alright, I gotta go.

Still messing around?

Professor Zhuang, I'll never do it again.

I didn't know you'd be scared.

No Time to Talk.

Or Miss Yu?

Still not leaving?

You... You... You...

Not until you get this straight.

What's the hurry?

Poser.

When exactly did you know about it?

Can you tell me now?

Thanks.

I can tell you now.

Sunscreen cream.

I looked at the night sky, and found your forehead looks dark.

The only way to survive this is to wear sunscreen cream.

Miss No Time to Talk. The name is special.

But the way you talk isn't very creative.

Was it that obvious?

Look.

Kingfisher.

A family of medium-sized birds

within the order Coraciiformes.

[No Time to Talk]

I also couldn't think of how to make it look less obvious.

But upon contemplation, No Time to Talk

must be you.

Doesn't the name sound very proud and privileged?

I don't know about that.

But people will have no time to talk to you.

But, the evidence is insufficient.

Being able to see the details

of bird legs that even I didn't notice,

it definitely can't be a beginner.

You know how to blow your own trumpet.

And then you came to school for classes,

and only general courses were offered during summer vacation.

They were too elementary for you.

But you did attend all the classes.

If you weren't a student, you must be a teacher.

That's it?

And we're in the same department.

Your supervisor, Director Wang,

knows Director Li and the others well.

You turned to other people for help. Cheater.

Even I didn't ask Li,

I still knew how to do web searches.

Dr. Yu.

You still have a lot of hair.

Yeah.

I could finish my doctorate degree

without losing a single hair.

How's it? Do you envy me?

Maybe Li envies you more.

No wonder he's a director.

By your hair volume,

you've still got a few more years to go.

Make some sacrifices for Huaguang Unversity.

My alumna has such a high consciousness.

So you've known me since college?

Much earlier.

You said I stood you up at Huaguang Unversity.

Right.

But your face

looks like you had a feud with me early in high school.

You always got something for nothing.

You stole my chance of being the first place.

That wasn't stealing.

Easy for you to say.

It's all because of you.

I, the prodigy girl,

skipped a grade and had been the first place for years,

but you ruined it.

I don't know what you're so proud of.

You look as cocky as the king of spades.

So, Miss Prodigy Girl, what did you write in the letter?

How did you praise me?

I'm not telling you.

I just asked you why did you steal my first place.

If I tell you,

will you write me another letter just like this?

I can write as many letters as you please.

Really?

Until my hand's too shaky to hold the pen

and your eyes are too sore to read.

You promise?

I promise.

Fine.

In this case, I'll show mercy and tell you.

I wrote in the letter that my name is Yu Meiren

and I'd known you for a long time.

After a period of less comprehensive observation,

I thought you were barely worthy of me.

But I didn't really know about your girlfriend criteria.

So we could meet each other first.

If you were interested in me, we could try to develop our relationship.

What are you laughing at? This is serious.

So you jumped from the letter to "Pursue Yu" plan?

That's my prodigy girl who skipped grades.

Don't mock me!

How could I reject your kindness?

But what made you think I agreed to meet with you?

You didn't return the letter,

that means you accepted my offer.

So can you tell me now?

Tell you what?

Your girlfriend criteria.

Or how would I know I'm up to your standards?

Are you asking about my criteria back then or now?

You can start with it back then.

Think straight before you say it.

None.

What do you mean?

I used to think life is limited,

and there's no need to spend too much time and energy

looking for a so-called partner for myself.

Since I didn't want to look for a girlfriend,

I didn't set any criteria.

Then what about now? Do you have one?

I do.

What's it?

You.

I don't care.

You have to make it up to me.

For what?

For losing my first place.

How do you want me to do it?

First, of course, try my Yu's Boxing.

♫ I like the sunshine on your face ♫

♫ You show up in my sight ♫

♫ My heart flips are like the summer rhapsody ♫

♫ Dashing around without directions ♫

♫ Look at the starlight on shoulders ♫

♫ Even the clouds turn heart-shaped ♫

So sweet.

Listening to your story

feels like I'm also in a relationship.

What do you mean by that?

It's just a metaphor. Metaphor.

Okay, we're almost there.

I'll see you when you're done.

My livestream only got a few hits,

it can't be compared to your long legs.

OK, talk to you later.

You got so many followers just by one livestream.

Seems like I need to make a comeback

and create a new goddess.

No need, I'm not as capable as Meiren.

I can't be smooth and slick in establishing social relations.

I'll feel content

as long as I can help them sell a little more fruits.

Besides, Linda manages Xingjin Entertainment well.

You don't need to meddle.

You're right.

I'm having a new identity, after all.

I have my hands full right now.

What's it?

[Letter of Acceptance]

Your study companion.

Huaguang Unversity.

Broadcast and host training class of Huaguang University.

How did you know...

If I couldn't even see that,

I'd be a terrible boyfriend.

Don't worry.

You can focus on your study.

I'll be taking care of your grandma.

Right, and this.

Think of it as a little back-to-school gift.

You can't reject me this time.

I can't take this.

You forgave me and agreed to be my girlfriend.

That's the best gift for me.

This isn't the same thing.

It's not like I agreed...

Right, whatever you say is right.

I just have a little bit of advice.

During class, will it be better if you can

hear the teacher clearly?

Dreams don't come easy.

We still have to work hard to achieve it.

You have my absolute respect.

I'm not gonna make you use a lifetime to return my favor.

It's your choice whether to take it or not.

I respect your choice.

Thank you.

That's what a boyfriend should do.

I just think you should kiss me on this side.

Wait.

You're saying you'll only be my boyfriend

instead of the friend of women?

I have to explain this to you.

I never called myself the friend of women.

I earned this title thanks to the sharp eyes of the masses.

But from now on, I'll be all yours.

Will you do whatever I say?

In this case,

help me bag all the grapes.

I'll do that.

But I need a good kiss now.

I heard Tiantian's boyfriend is a big shot.

So it's you, President Jin.

You look so handsome when I get closer.

How could you city folks know anything about bagging?

- Exactly. - Let us help.

Thanks, auntie.

I'll do it myself. I got it.

Don't call me auntie. I'm not that old.

Sister. Sister.

You do look young if I look carefully.

Very handsome.

You run a big business at such a young age.

Tiantian.

Good luck with that.

Tiantian is a nice girl.

You really have a good eye.

Remember to invest in our village.

Sure, sure.

I will. I will.

Just get yourselves back.

Why did you bring so many gifts?

It's good that you didn't bring any gifts.

So many gifts.

Mom, come and take them.

Don't feel shy.

Uncle, auntie, happy Mid-Autumn Festival.

Look at you.

It's difficult to work in a big city.

We've got everything here.

You don't need to buy all the stuff.

There's more.

- So many gifts. - My god.

Look, Zhuang is a college teacher.

And you only work once or twice.

You have to be careful about spending money.

Don't buy anything for us.

Auntie.

Do you like this one?

Is it for me?

The scarf must be made of good fabric.

It must have cost hundreds of bucks.

It should be more than that.

You see, I'm only living in a village.

Who would I wear this to?

To show your toxic friends

and let them see how beautiful their captain is.

Yeah? Do I look pretty?

Very pretty.

You should get through to Zhuang.

Don't spend money on us.

I can't help. All his family members are like that.

Just get used to it. I can't stop him.

This is my first official visit.

I have to abide by the etiquettes.

OK, OK.

Zhuang, that's very kind of you.

It's like you're moving your home here.

You must be from a wealthy and influential family.

Exactly.

Is it wealthy?

Well, not very much.

We only do a small business.

What business does your family do?

Only some food services.

We're usually very busy.

Good. Good.

Send our greetings to your family.

We welcome them to come here at any time.

OK, I'll tell them.

How nice.

Don't just stand there. The sun is bright.

Let's come inside.

I've already made the tea.

Let's go, come inside.

Dad, I got this.

What a lovely family.

This is...

Gou Fei.

Yu Meiren, I knew it was you.

What do you mean?

Pretending to be innocent and playing the victim.

I can't beat you for that.

I admit I lost.

Little girl, some words can't be said irresponsibly.

Our homestay isn't open for business today.

Trespassing on private properties is illegal.

Yu Meiren.

Don't you call yourself an independent woman?

What now?

You only know how to hide behind men and act weak?

Disgusting.

Hey, show some respect to my sister.

Alright, alright.

You guys can leave us.

I'll talk to her alone.

Is that okay?

Can you manage it?

- Get inside. - Call me if there's anything.

I'll be fine. Just get inside.

Let's go and drink tea.

You're afraid they'll know about your shameful secrets?

I'm afraid you'll think we're bullying you.

Cut it out.

Did you write this?

Keep acting.

If I was bitten by a dog, do I need to bite back?

The dog isn't afraid of pain,

but I'm afraid of getting my mouth dirty.

You knew it?

You used our photo from junior high

and your article was bought by Xingfu.

I shouldn't be lucky enough

to have another classmate from junior high in Xingfu.

Then why didn't you...

Why didn't I pull your hair and yell at you?

I have enough.

I don't need to care about meaningless things.

Yu Meiren.

That's what makes me different from you.

You're too hypocritical.

I admit what I did.

But you justify all the dirty things you did.

♫ The forest shines with its radiance ♫

♫ Waiting for the birds to fly back ♫

♫ I'm sure you are ♫

♫ my future ♫

What?

My supervisor asked me to get a paper published.

I reviewed the literature and found a relevant article

which is excellently written.

The more I looked at it,

the more it looked like a draft I published myself.

I became very nervous.

I was afraid that the duplicate check tool missed checking it.

If people find it out, my degree will be revoked for plagiarism.

And then?

Then I checked the author's name and found it was me.

Look how bad my memory is.

Where are you gonna publish it?

PNAS.

District 1?

Yes.

It's not easy.

You also think so?

I only published two articles in District 1 a year.

♫ You are shining for me like stars in the sky ♫

♫ Your image is engraved in my eyes ♫

♫ Your smile seems to announce every time ♫

♫ Heartbeat is the exclusive formula for love ♫

♫ I like the sunshine on your face ♫

♫ You show up in my sight ♫

♫ My heart flips are like the summer rhapsody ♫

♫ Dashing around without directions ♫

♫ Look at the starlight on shoulders ♫

♫ Even the clouds turn heart-shaped ♫

♫ Two long shadows at eight o'clock ♫

♫ I want to lean on your shoulder cozily ♫

♫ You are shining for me like stars in the sky ♫

♫ Your image is engraved in my eyes ♫

♫ Your smile seems to announce every time ♫

♫ Heartbeat is the exclusive formula for love ♫

♫ I like the sunshine on your face ♫

♫ You show up in my sight ♫

♫ My heart flips are like the summer rhapsody ♫

♫ Dashing around without directions ♫

♫ Look at the starlight on shoulders ♫

♫ Even the clouds turn heart-shaped ♫

♫ Two long shadows at eight o'clock ♫

♫ I want to lean on your shoulder cozily ♫

♫ You are shining for me like stars in the sky ♫

♫ Your image is engraved in my eyes ♫

♫ Your smile seems to announce every time ♫

♫ Heartbeat is the exclusive formula for love ♫

♫ You make all the stars in the sky shine for me ♫

♫ I can sail a boat in the starry river ♫

♫ Love is like sweet honey in our hearts ♫

♫ Even the air is filled with the scent of flowers ♫