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Mr. Ji.

I have another question.

Can I get in the car?

No way.

I must be mistaken.

What do you want to ask?

You got a call.

Hello?

Ji Shu, it's me.

How have you been?

This voice sounds so familiar.

How did you get my number?

I asked an old classmate for it.

What's it?

Can we meet?

No.

Now,

what's your question?

Well,

I saw the notice you put out.

Why did you suddenly stop releasing new chapters?

Something came up during the release process.

I'm working on it.

I see.

How long will it take?

I don't know.

You don't know?

Well,

I'm a reader of your work.

You suddenly stopped releasing new chapters

and kinda left your readers dangling.

You want to know how the story goes?

Why?

It's normal for a reader to be curious about

how the story goes.

That's all?

Yeah.

Get off. I'm home.

Thank you for giving me a ride.

The way he looked at me is strange.

Was it accidental or intentional?

Hello?

Look into a website for me.

Bifengge.com.

Send me a report of what you find.

What's wrong with you?

Why the long face?

You look like a sad sack.

Half of my chickens were taken before they hatched.

What chickens?

The copyright.

Jia wants me in charge of a project

with someone else.

He said

whoever lands the client

will lead the project.

But I've been working on that project since the very beginning.

Just another poor guy who's bound to hit the wall.

Why are you so worried?

No. We have different starting lines.

Right.

You knew Ji Shu first.

You have a higher chance of winning.

She was Ji Shu's high school and college classmate.

Is she also his ex?

Judging from her expression today, that's very likely.

Wait.

Far as I can recall,

Ji Shu has only one ex.

Are you talking about Lin Qingmiao?

Oh hell.

I'm finished.

Can I be your kept woman?

Forget it.

I need a new job.

It's not that bad.

He's so hard to deal with.

I could've long gotten to anyone else.

Why is Ji Shu

such a pain in the ass?

What do you mean?

You've met his namesake?

They not only have the same name

but also look the same.

Trust me.

Don't give up so soon.

We don't know if that Lin Qingmiao

will be given an even harder time.

What do you mean?

If you and she visit Ji Shu together,

Ji Shu may just give you the cold shoulder

but give her the boot.

The boot?

For what?

Wait.

What do you mean?

What does Ji Shu mean?

Is there really a secret

between Yu Le and Xining?

He didn't say how long the break would be.

Should we keep negotiating about the copyright?

Of course.

He'll release new chapters eventually.

We can't quit.

Are you so confident

that you can get the copyright?

I can ask you the same question.

I am.

He's agreed to meet me.

I advise you

to start looking for a new novel.

I don't believe you can make it in one go.

I heard

that the one who gets the copyright

will lead the project.

This novel is much more popular

than her original project.

Lin Qingmiao will definitely do her best.

Qi, you must go all out too.

I'll be damned

if I can't land Ji Shu!

Where are you going?

I'm going to take the wind out of my enemy's sails.

Long time no see.

You haven't changed a bit,

drinking green tea in a cafe.

I haven't changed either.

Hello.

One iced Americano, please.

How have you been?

Why did you want to see me?

You're as straightforward as before.

It's been a long time.

Shouldn't we catch up first?

If you just want to catch up,

there's nothing much I can say.

I want to buy the copyright of Bright Than Stars.

You work for Ansheng Film & Television too?

I changed my job not long ago.

I'm on probation.

Song Yanqi has come to you a few times, right?

We're competing

for the copyright of your novel.

Whether to you or to her,

my answer is the same.

No.

Ji Shu.

Are you rejecting me

because of what happened before?

Do you still think

what happened back then was completely my fault?

If you hadn't

been so cold to me,

I wouldn't have done that.

So you're still blaming me,

right?

No.

No?

If not,

why didn't you stop me

when I decided to be with Shan Hang?

We had broken up by then.

And it was your decision.

I wouldn't stop you.

That's the only reason?

Yes.

Ji Shu,

have you no heart?

I spent so many years with you

and that's all you have to say to me.

Ji Shu.

Here you are.

I told you

you don't have to bring me breakfast.

I know.

But you're not my boyfriend yet.

Other girls keep bringing you breakfast.

What if you fall in love with one of them one day?

I'll enjoy that privilege

after I become your girlfriend.

Fine. You're my girlfriend now.

You mean it?

Don't send me breakfast again.

Here.

Oh my god! You're my boyfriend now!

It's cold. Go home.

No.

I want to be with you

and tell the whole world about this good news!

I need to lay claim!

You're my boyfriend now.

He's my boyfriend.

Let's go.

He hasn't gotten over her

but is too proud to admit it?

I didn't do anything wrong.

Let bygones be bygones.

If there's nothing else,

I'll get going.

If you want to be a stalker,

work harder on your disguise.

I didn't mean to eavesdrop.

Oh no.

I overheard his secret.

He hasn't gotten over his ex.

The copyright…

To compete with me,

you need to come up with something smarter.

Eavesdropping?

It's low, even for you.

Darn it.

Am I out?

No.

I won't give up until the last minute.

If Ji Shu sees me now,

will he beat me up?

After all, I just overheard

his romantic entanglements with his ex.

An extra like me

is usually used by the leading roles for catharsis

before they rekindle their love.

No.

I need to find a way to cozy up to him.

Find a way.

Find a way?

What can I do?

I'll say I wrenched my neck

and ask him if he knows how to treat it.

No.

He'd say I should go to the hospital.

Then should I

learn Tai Chi or Five Animal Frolics?

What are Five Animal Frolics like?

There must be tiger moves and snake moves.

Girl, watch out!

I'm sorry.

-I'm sorry. -You scared me.

I'm sorry.

Ji,

that girl is your girlfriend, right?

She's cute.

She's always waiting downstairs for you.

Did you two have a fight?

She was mumbling about

finding an excuse to see you.

She's not my girlfriend.

You young people

like making a fuss

about trivial things.

Have a good talk with her.

Think carefully before calling it quits.

It's hard to be with someone you love.

You can't expect her to be perfect.

No one is perfect.

Yeah. You have a point.

Glad that you agree with me.

I'll look forward to getting wedding candies from you.

I see.

I got it.

A gambit may help.

I'll tell him

that I'll give up

and won't get involved in his love affair

with his ex.

Will he use me to make Lin Qingmiao jealous?

Normally, when the leading roles are on bad terms,

a supporting role like me can always benefit from it.

Good idea.

You...

Mr. Ji.

Are you okay?

Who did that?

Him.

You're the vicious queen.

I need to defeat you.

The vicious queen?

I am the vicious queen

and love punishing naughty boys like you!

I'll teach you a lesson today!

You...

Stop! Stop!

You can't beat me, can you?

Your water gun!

Who are those children?

Thank you.

You're so kind.

I just don't want to see something embarrassing.

Mr. Ji,

I know your bark is worse than your bite.

You don't want me to catch a cold, right?

I want my jacket back.

Mr. Ji.

You can't take back the kindness

you showed.

Mr. Ji.

What?

I just want to tell you

that your secret is safe with me.

I won't tell anyone about it.

My lips are sealed.

Do you need my help?

With what?

I think

you still have feelings for each other.

In movies, a couple like you

need a push from either a friend

or an enemy.

I'd be glad to play such a role for you.

Do you need my help?

Why?

You want to be my wingman?

I just want to offer my help.

I can't bear to see you hurt each other.

Don't worry.

With my help,

you'll get her back for sure.

Song Yanqi.

What the hell are you thinking?

You…

and your novel.

Let's make a deal.

I'll help you get Lin Qingmiao back.

In return,

you'll sell me the copyright of your novel.

I can help you make her jealous

so you can see how much she cares about you.

Isn't it a wonderful idea?

Are you trying to make use of me and her?

How could you say that?

It's called a win-win!

I say no.

Why not?

Tell me what you think.

It's just out of the question.

Have you

gotten over Lin Qingmiao?

You went to all this trouble

just for the copyright.

Is it worth it?

My career is at stake.

Of course it's worth it.

So you won't give up?

Not when I'm still breathing.

Mr. Ji?

You only have one pair of slippers?

I live alone.

What is that?

Disinfectant.

Close the door.

Is that some kind of ritual?

This looks like a sample room.

You really live here?

The interior is so simple.

Take it.

A gift for me?

Change your wet clothes.

No need. I can change after I go home.

Are you sure?

Thank you.

Mr. Ji,

since you know why I'm here,

I won't beat around the bush.

I'll be frank.

What should I do to make you sell me the copyright?

I told you.

I won't sell it.

Ji…

Sorry.

Mr. Ji,

listen to me.

What are you doing?

Mr. Ji.

I didn't know you have mysophobia.

Staying clean is one of my ground rules.

Mr. Ji,

let me explain.

Listen to me.

About the copyright,

we can discuss it after I finish the novel.

You've changed your mind?

I promise you

I'll consider it.

Then when…

When do you plan to release new chapters?

How will the story end?

You want to know?

Of course.

All the readers want to know.

I'm lucky that I can

ask you directly.

I heard

that your novels usually have bad endings.

Is Brighter Than Stars the same?

Yes.

Why?

Will they break up?

Will one of them die?

Shan Hang

got the job not long ago.

He dealt with that matter.

Your tea is cold.

It's okay. I like cold tea.

I'm implying that you should see yourself out now.

That's a hint?

I'll get going then.

Mr. Ji,

I'll return your clothes after I wash them.

Didn't you say that sighs may call down bad luck?

You kept sighing.

Aren't you afraid of losing your good luck?

Perhaps I've run out of

my good luck.

Lady Luck is no longer with me.

Say something I can understand.

I overheard

Lin Qingmiao and Ji Shu's conversation today.

Things are more complicated than I thought.

They haven't gotten over each other.

Impossible.

Why?

What Lin QingMiao did to Ji Shu is unforgivable.

I've learned from Yu

what kind of person Ji Shu is.

There's no way that he's still hung on to her.

I believe what I saw.

You were not there.

You didn't see Ji Shu's reaction when Lin Qingmiao cried.

He looked indifferent,

but his hands clenched into fists

on his knees.

That's what men do in novels.

He thought he had let it go,

but the moment he saw tears streaming down her face,

he realized that he had never forgiven her.

Night after night, in his dreams,

he kept thinking about how to get back on her.

That sounds scary.

You need to know

that what you saw may not be the truth.

What you assumed

is definitely not the case!

It's not the case now,

but it may be in the future.

Who is she?

His ex.

Who am I

to compete with her?

I have a good idea.

What's it?

It requires more hard work on your part.

No problem.

I'm willing to do anything!

Why did you call him here?

No one in the world

knows Ji Shu better

than him.

That's true.

But what is your good idea?

If you can make Ji Shu fall for you

and become your boyfriend,

his ex won't be a threat anymore.

The copyright won't be a problem either.

Are you so eager

to get me off the market?

Don't get me wrong.

Ji Shu can be obnoxious sometimes,

but no one is perfect.

He's a good man in general.

I'd rather see him with you than with some strange girl.

You're not helping!

If that poker face

became my boyfriend,

I'd be driven mad every day.

Actually,

Ji's childhood was quite miserable.

His parents didn't care for him

and his first love

ran away with someone else.

He's 27 years old now.

He got money, a car, and a house.

He's also handsome.

But he only had one pure

and simple relationship.

He's so poor.

Really?

Ji Shu had only one relationship?

Yes.

Let me tell you.

Ji can't resist anyone who is nice to him.

If you treat him well,

he'll stay with you all the time

and become very sweet.

You can't even get rid of him.

Are you sure you're talking about Ji Shu?

He looks aloof,

but deep down,

he's a cute boy.

Every day and night,

he prays for a sincere relationship.

Don't look so skeptical.

You've read his novel.

Isn't it sweet at the beginning?

What does that mean?

It means he desires love.

He designed a bad ending

only because

he's heartbroken from his last relationship.

To cure a disease,

you must tackle the cause of the disease.

Trust me.

Ji's love life is very simple.

Making him fall for you is very easy.

Very easy.

Flirting with him is all you need to do.

We'll always be your backup

and strong support.

Is it really that simple?

Sounds like you're fooling me.

We're almost there!

Lu, give her the final push.

Leave it to me.

I mean it.

After you get to know him,

making him your boyfriend will only take…

One month?

One week.

Yes, one week.

One week is enough.

Isn't one week too short?

You think so?

Yes!

There are conflicts between them now.

It may take a little longer.

Yes. A little longer.

As we all know,

any habit can be formed in 21 days.

Get along with him in seven days.

Let him get used to you in 21 days.

Then…

Let Yu tell you

what is the key to winning Ji Shu's heart.

In short,

be patient.

One week.

No, 21 days will be enough.

It's really that simple?

Should I give it a try?

We made it?

Seems so.

But why do I feel

that you're kidding her?

But Song Yanqi doesn't think I am.

Has she really bought it?

I've made up my mind.

I'll do as you said.

I'll make him my boyfriend in 21 days.

Lu Qiyu.

Send me

all his likes and dislikes.

For my project and career,

I have to come up with a perfect plan.

You have a point.

So can you guys tell me more

about what he likes?

For example, where he likes to go or...

I

will definitely make it.

Mr. Ji.

What a surprise! You're jogging too?

Say something.

Good morning.

Haven't you had breakfast?

There's a very good breakfast restaurant over there.

You came to me so early

just to recommend a restaurant to me?

No.

I want to have breakfast with you.

What do you say?

No.

I don't eat before exercising.

Good for you.

Ouch!

You need to warm up before exercising.

Are you caring about me?

I'm caring about myself.

I'm afraid of being dragged down by you.

Being dragged down by me?

Good idea.

What's wrong with you?

I'm fine.

I'm not.

Why?

You're in my way.

I'm in your way?

You're thick as a brick.

Can't you see that I'm pursuing you?

Lu Qiyu said being nice to him always works.

How nicer do I have to be?

That's my chance.

Are you crazy? Watch where you're going!

You came out for dinner on your birthday…

Are you crazy? Watch where you're going!

Are you okay?

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

Keep your eyes on the road.

And you.

Well done, Song Yanqi.

Looks like cheesy lines work.

I forgot to wear perfume.

What's wrong this time?

I think I sprained my ankle.

It's a bit serious.

My bone is broken.

Here.

What's that scent?

What scent?

It's weird.

Weirdly nice, right?

Be normal.

Did you use some weird perfume?

No. I'm not wearing perfume.

Why?

You kind of smell.

I smell?

Did you pee your pants?

I...

No. Don't do it.

This guy concerns my future.

I can't kill him now.

I smell?

I doubt that.

Can't you stay?

Insensitive moron.

I'll get you eventually.

According to Great Pharmacopoeia,

boil three grams of ginseng,

six grams of atractylodes,

three grams of poria,

1.5 grams of licorice,

three slices of ginger,

one date

with two cups of water

to get one cup of decoction.

Drink it before meals.

It's called Four Gentlemen Decoction

and helps with digestion.

I see.

I'll go buy those herbs later.

Mr. Zhang,

medicine is toxic more or less.

You should eat more fruits and vegetables

and exercise more.

Get enough rest.

Okay.

Why did I lose again?

Li, you lost.

You said that whoever wins

can have this crayfish.

Forget it.

Mr. Li,

it's just a game.

I'm a man of my word.

This crayfish is yours.

The game is over.

Let's go

do some exercise.

Let's go.

Okay, let's go.

Go. Go.

-Let's go. -OK.

You do have an old soul, don't you?

What are you doing here?

I came to practice Tai Chi.

All right.

Let's call it a day.

See you guys tomorrow.

Wait, sir.

I just arrived. You can't leave so soon.

I haven't learned anything yet.

I've never seen a young girl interested in Tai Chi.

I don't think she's here to learn Tai Chi.

I am. I like Tai Chi.

It's my new hobby and I'm a rookie.

Girl, we've done practicing today.

Why don't you...

Ji, you teach her.

Let's go.

Let's go.

You really want to learn Tai Chi?

Teach me, please.

I'll be a good student.

Feet shoulder distance apart.

Mr. Ji,

I learned online

that you need to hold my hands

to show me the moves.

Hold your hands?

I mean, I'm not very smart and just looking at you

is not enough.

Please, Mr. Ji.

Feet shoulder distance apart.

Raise your hands.

Push.

Do you want to learn or not?

Well,

Mr. Ji.

Do you like drinking water?

Sort of.

Then you like 70 percent of me.

Time is running out.

I'm going back to work, Mr. Ji.

Hello?

How is it?

How do you like your gift?

Have you found the information I asked for?

I'm working on it.

I can give it to you tonight.

By the way, you haven't answered my question.

I have to get the report tonight.

Nothing else matters.

Buzz kill.

Don't even ask.

Those relationship blogs say

that having physical contact now and then,

showing your weakness in front of him,

and acting strong after falling

are all good ways to bring him closer to me.

But they turned out to be ways

that made him repulse me more.

Don't tell me

you've done all those pretentious things.

I even acted cute and said cheesy lines.

Song Yanqi.

Have you learned nothing

from all the romantic novels you read?

I suspect

that Ji Shu knows all the tricks used in novels.

Did you wear perfume as I told you to?

That's how

I got Lu Qiyu.

I did.

But you know me.

I never wear perfume.

The scent makes me dizzy.

Come on.

Just show him your feminine side.

I want to.

But I just don't have that side.

I wore perfume for him despite the discomfort.

Guess what he said.

What?

He said I was smelly and asked if I had wet myself.

Seems that I have to do something.

Just wait.

Lu Qiyu told me that Ji Shu will go camping soon.

I'll find out where he plans to go.

Hurry up. I'll wait for your reply.

Done.

It's 10:10 now.

Can you sleep in ten minutes?

You said you must have it tonight,

so I sent it to you in person.

I'm exhausted.

Shan Hang?

Yes, I didn't expect it to be him.

I heard from Xingxing

that he's recently joined their company.

The previous person in charge went on a business trip.

He fixed all the breakdowns

of the system recently.

He did a great job.

But I'm confused.

He's built his own website.

Why is willing to work for another company?

Is he trying to steal business secrets?

Is it a coincidence?

What coincidence?

Nothing.

Now that I've got the information,

you can leave now.

By the way,

are you going camping this weekend?

What's wrong?

Nothing. I'm just asking.

Where are you going this time?

A nearby beach.

A beach?

Okay. I'm leaving.

Good night.

I can see myself out.

Sorry, the subscriber you dialed is not available.

Sorry.

Ji Shu.

What brought you here?

I came to see you.

Let's have breakfast together.

No need.

Ji Shu,

despite what happened,

we went to high school and college together.

Can't we just be friends?

It's just breakfast.

Let's go.

Why didn't you go out this weekend?

I remember

that you enjoyed going out alone.

I'll go out this afternoon.

Where are you going?

I'm just asking.

Forget it if you don't want to tell me.

I'll go camping on the beach.

Camping?

Sounds great.

The breakfast here is so good.

Do you come here often?

Are you still with Shan Hang?