Original subtitles

(Directed by Li Yuxi)

=My Marvellous Fable=

=Episode 6=

The most important thing is to be my editor?

Ms. Wang, to be frank,

the team leader offered a high salary

while recruiting the intern editor for your new book.

I'm here with a mission.

Besides, it's my first time being an editor.

(Have they told you)

(that before you,)

(88 editors)

(had been in this car?)

What had happened to them afterward?

(The majority of them haven't been seen again.)

What about the minority?

They jumped into the sea.

Nature calls.

Ms. Wang.

Didn't you just use the lady's room?

Faster.

I can't hold it anymore.

Wait a moment.

Let me find a service area.

(2,728 km away from Qionghai, Hainan.)

Here we are.

Okay.

Let me pull over first.

Be careful.

(Eating and then pooping non-stop.)

(As if she were a...)

(Forget it.)

What's that sound?

Kitty.

Come here.

You...

What's wrong with you?

Hold them for me.

You have a kind soul.

I'm not like you.

Do you think

how difficult it's for them to forage?

Now that I feed them,

at least

they won't go hungry tonight.

They won't go hungry tonight.

But what about tomorrow?

You won't think of them again.

Don't quibble.

When they come to look for you tomorrow

and can't find you,

do you know how disappointed they will be?

Tomorrow,

they'll still have to find food from the garbage.

They lose something right after they gain it.

It will only make them feel worse.

You should know

that because of you,

they might not survive tomorrow

and the days to come.

There are plenty of ways to satisfy oneself.

You better not start something on a whim

if you can't sustain it.

Ms. Wang.

Don't ignore a benign deed because it's tiny.

I'm hungry.

(Did she associate herself with the kittens?)

(Or has she suffered something before?)

(Actually, I want to tell her)

(that even the smallest love and care)

(can be felt.)

Didn't you just eat?

(We're still 2,728 km away)

(from Qionghai.)

(It takes only three hours by plane,)

(28 hours by train,)

(but by car,)

(it will take two and a half days, at least.)

(However, if we keep this pace,)

(I'm afraid we won't even reach there in a week.)

By the way, Ms. Wang.

Can I discuss something with you?

What's it?

Can we

not stop at every service area

to use the restroom?

Do you have any objections

to my natural needs?

After all, we've been driving all-day

and only made it to Tianjin.

Your place is quite remote.

Because the rent in Tianjin is cheaper.

Let's just stop here

for today.

(I never understand this woman.)

Hello.

Two rooms face east, towards the garden, please.

Thank you.

This hotel is near the provincial highway.

There might be noisy trucks

passing by at night.

The rooms facing east are all lit up.

I don't think

they have two rooms next to each other.

Are we staying in two separate rooms?

Can't we stay together?

Wait...

Didn't you say

that you want to see me every day when you wake up?

Ms. Wang.

She's just joking.

It's a joke.

I'm not.

I told you

I don't mind if you snore or sleepwalk.

You're always cracking jokes.

Is it fun?

Was it fun?

I think

I might be a good actress

if I'm not a writer.

People could've taken

your jokes seriously.

So what?

That's bothersome, you know?

I'll help you.

Be careful.

I'll go check in.

Off you go.

(I'm exhausted. It's only the first day.)

(How am I going to survive the rest of the days?)

(I didn't expect Ms. Wang to be quite pretty,)

(but also quirky.)

(Wang Putao, Chinese Suspense Author)

(Wang Putao.)

(Wang Putao.)

(Something is just wrong.)

(Forget it. We still have a long journey to cover.)

You're here.

Let's go.

Where?

Let's go downtown.

I thought we should...

Are you coming or not?

(Again.)

Ms. Wang.

Where are we going?

(Fenglin Cemetery)

Ceme... Cemetery?

Why?

Are you scared?

No... it's not that.

Well, Ms. Wang.

I've been thinking about this.

Since we started this journey,

why can't we have

something more positive,

instead of thinking about graveyards,

farewells,

murderers, and such?

Life is beautiful

and positive, right?

We'll go to this place, then.

(Finally, she's taking my advice.)

(No. 16, Fangju Road)

Feng Tianlan.

Let me tell you a new story.

(Recording)

(Chapter Three: The Seed)

(Before the liberation,)

(a small theater in Shanghai)

(Tarzan's Secret Treasure) (was staging a popular play.)

Regardless that the done deeds

would be so terrifying and make one daren't look.

(The play was a huge success.)

(But it had nothing to do with Xu Youguang,)

(who was standing behind the curtain.)

(He sullenly looked at his senior)

(answering a curtain call.)

(The stage he yearned for)

(was right in front of him)

(but out of his reach.)

Ms. Wang.

So, the book has a story that happened in the Republic of China era too.

(Despite the bumpy path)

(of being an actor,)

(still, he was luckier than others about something.)

(That is)

(he had a beloved girl.)

(Meeting her every day after work)

(was the happiest moment for him.)

What are you thinking about?

A recent play in the theater,

Macbeth.

Really?

Who are you playing?

Macbeth?

Why are you smiling?

I'd love to play that.

Only if I'm qualified for that.

Why not?

To me,

you're the best actor.

The best?

How do you know that?

I just know.

You're the best.

No one can ever compare

to you.

Yes.

I'm the best.

I can be the best.

I'll take you and leave this place.

I just want to be with you.

That's all I want.

My father always says

that one shouldn't desire too much

and we should learn to be content.

Being with you,

I'm content.

(Content.)

(Xu Youguang looked at himself in the mirror.)

(He hesitated.)

(He was somewhat not satisfied)

(to only play the supporting roles.)

Spring Breeze Theater

is going to put on a classical Western play,

Macbeth.

(Macbeth) (Othello)

Youguang.

Why are you standing here?

Let's rehearse.

Let's call it a day.

Don't forget to pack up

before you leave.

(Xu Youguang stared at the empty stage)

(and thought,)

("When will it be my turn?")

("It's fine even with just one line.")

(At that moment,)

(Xu Youguang)

(suddenly felt that he had become the protagonist.)

(It was what he'd been dreaming of.)

Well-played!

Bravo!

Well-played.

Who are you?

You don't have to know that.

I just want to tell you

to come to me if you have a wish.

(Fable Grocery Store) You'll need this.

Geez.

(Supporting Roles)

(Xu Youguang)

(Fable Grocery Store)

It's no harm

in taking a look there.

(Fable Grocery Store)

I've never seen this place before.

(No regrets for your wish)

Welcome.

I'm sorry.

I think I've come to the wrong place.

No, you don't.

This is the place.

What wish do you need me

(Zhongzi, the storekeeper) to make it happen?

How do you know about that?

People who come here

are always harboring a strong desire.

So, mister,

what's your wish

that needs to be granted?

I want a role with lines,

even if it's just an understudy.

Sure.

I can grant your wish.

You don't ask for much, though.

We have one issue here.

There's Ying and Yang

in this world.

No pain, no gain.

What are you willing

to give me in return?

You don't want money?

What do you want?

Something

that makes your heart hurt when you lose it,

but it's still bearable.

Mister.

Instead of regretting it for your whole life,

isn't it worth it, losing a little bit?

This is what my mother left me before she passed away.

Do you

feel any pain?

The more painful you are,

the more you'll gain.

No refunds or exchanges.

No credit.

Please come again.

(No regrets for your wish)

♪Some beautiful scenes can transcend time♪

♪Some encounters can re-adorn destiny♪

♪Greet every sunny day in the new poem♪

♪With a smile and faith♪

♪The season when withered flowers bloom again♪

♪The various encounters may be paving the way for someone♪

♪I flush with joy for our next encounter♪

♪What will be the next metamorphosis?♪

♪The night is brightly lit♪

♪It leaves me dizzy, but I don't want to blink♪

♪Before your residual heat is gone♪

♪Sit with me♪

♪Some love will never change♪

♪My gift for you♪

♪Is full of my vows♪

♪The season when withered flowers bloom again♪

♪The various encounters may be paving the way for someone♪

♪I flush with joy for our next encounter♪

♪What will be the next metamorphosis?♪

♪The night is brightly lit♪

♪It leaves me dizzy, but I don't want to blink♪

♪Before your residual heat is gone♪

♪Sit with me♪

♪Some love will never change♪

♪My gift for you♪

♪Is full of my vows♪

♪The night is brightly lit♪

♪It leaves me dizzy, but I don't want to blink♪

♪Before your residual heat is gone♪

♪Sit with me♪

♪Some love will never change♪

♪My gift for you♪

♪Is full of my vows♪