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♪Trapped in primal shackles♪

♪Waiting for you to land♪

♪Seeing you like seeing another me♪

♪Encountered and missed, sealing all memories♪

♪My heart has been crushed♪

♪Never healed♪

♪The me in your eyes♪

♪Stubborn and fragile, most afraid of being neglected♪

♪Arrogant is who I am♪

♪A shell that locks my heart♪

♪An unfinished suspense novel♪

♪Waiting for you to hold my hand♪

♪Accompany me in continuing to write♪

♪Writing until the moment of the ending♪

♪You are the protagonist, and I am too, I am♪

♪Souls with the same color♪

♪You are the light within me♪

♪In the mundane life♪

♪Tasting thrilling moments♪

♪Finally, light shines upon me♪

♪In the dark corners♪

♪Accompany me in breaking free from shackles♪

=Twilight=

=Twilight=

=Episode 4=

(Su Cheng TV Station)

Jing, you are back.

Yes, yes.

Jing.

You're back.

I'm back, I'm back.

Jing.

Jing.

What special local product did you bring back this time?

What special local product?

Do you think I went on a trip?

Give me the documents.

I'll sign them first.

Here it is. Take a look.

Alright.

Jing.

I will send the videos and pictures to you later.

Okay.

- Hi, Jing. - Hi.

Miss Zhao.

Here are the materials for this meeting.

Keep them safe.

Alright.

Jing, you're back.

You didn't even rest after coming back.

You are so busy with photography work again.

Are you free?

Can you deal with this for me?

Jing, please don't.

I'm just passing on a message.

Boss wants you to go to his office.

This show is starting strong but declining now.

The ratings are dropping rapidly.

Even online popularity is decreasing.

If this continues,

it's not that I don't want to protect you,

but others will have comments.

Alright, Mr. Wu, I got it.

I also want the following programs

to have more popularity and more highlights.

Otherwise,

why would I go on a field trip after finishing the training in Hangzhou?

I'm thinking, why not make the coming programs

an outdoor one?

Increase the interaction between the contestants.

That way, it will be more exciting.

Outdoor?

You want me to increase costs?

You've already changed two sponsors.

Which program frequently changes sponsors

during the recording process?

Fine, forget about it.

Just forget I said anything.

It would become a joke if it spread.

To say you're not working hard enough,

you seem busier than anyone else.

Look at those young people outside.

Which one of them isn't as ambitious as a wolf?

In terms of creativity,

you said you're getting old.

Your thoughts can't keep up with the trends.

What about management?

You can't let go of your pride.

You will be holding a walkie-talkie and shouting at the scene.

I'm the director. How can you...

Can you stop acting like a swindler?

Alright, that's enough.

Just say a few words, alright?

Then what do you want me to do?

Should I die?

Look at you.

I just said a few words and you react like this.

Do you know what's the latest requirement from the station?

Elimination of the bottom.

If your mindset becomes lax,

you won't last long.

Taking medicine again. You're so weak.

Who's weak? You're the weak one.

Your whole family is weak.

What kind of joke is this?

Do you know what you look like now?

Like an old cow.

Can't eat or move.

It's a waste to kill it. But it's expensive to feed it.

And the most important thing is, it has a bad temper.

And do you know what you look like?

I don't know.

You look like an old hen in the village.

It never lays eggs properly.

It just keeps clucking.

You!

Wake up.

Wake up.

Wake up.

That's right.

Shanshan.

You should have written it like this long ago.

Bro.

Do you think this version of the script is good?

Good.

Well, not exactly.

But it's not bad either.

At least I can smell the scent of love.

I'll quickly send it to the client.

Let them take a look.

Don't rush into the next step.

Wait for the news.

Alright.

So, can I take a rest now?

That's great.

By the way, bro.

About my payment,

when can you give it to me?

As soon as I mentioned the payment,

you stopped replying.

There are so many typos in your script.

Next time you send it,

make sure to proofread it yourself.

If people see a lot of typos,

they'll think we're unprofessional.

How could there be typos?

Try taking off your glasses.

Maybe you'll see a different world.

You're blabbering again, aren't you?

Alright,

what did you just say?

Payment.

When can I receive my payment?

I've reminded them.

They said they'll arrange it immediately.

Once the money is received,

I'll have Yuan Yuan transfer it to you.

Wasn't it already arranged last month?

Their accountant went on vacation again?

Went on vacation?

I knew it.

Who told you?

The accountant from the previous project.

Isn't their accountant always on vacation?

I feel like that accountant

is even more idle than the boss.

You don't have money left to spend?

I have some.

Enough to get by.

Bro.

You don't have to give me money every time.

Have one.

I don't need it this time.

Shanshan.

If we have no money,

we have to find a way to make money.

The current situation is tough.

The winter of the film and television industry.

Don't mention those small companies.

Even if listed big companies

delay your payment for months,

it's very normal.

What can we do?

Sue them?

We are both in vulnerable groups.

Lower-class people.

We can't win if we sue them.

What did I say earlier?

Eggs

definitely can't be put in one basket.

So we

have to start a new project again?

Why did you say "again"?

Where did the new one come from?

Don't act like you don't know.

You know about this matter.

You even went for field research.

Have you forgotten about experiencing life?

That youth drama?

No, no, no.

Why not?

You don't have any professionalism at all.

Don't you want to broaden your creative horizons?

The client sends me messages every day,

I can show you.

The contract has already been delivered to the company.

I've been holding off on signing it.

Why?

Because I didn't want you to be too tired.

Now you have time,

you have to write something for them.

Keep it simple.

Just write a 10,000-word outline.

To reassure them.

Like this,

I'll give you two days.

Two days?

How can you come up with it in two days?

Two days?

Two days are simply impossible.

How can you complete it in two days?

Then how many days do you want?

The key is not how many days.

The key is

I don't know

what they want.

You don't know what they want?

This is simple.

About this project,

they assigned us an editor.

Don't speak.

Miss Ting.

I need to tell you something.

Our screenwriting team wants to communicate

with your managing editor

about the creative direction of this project.

Let's find a time that's convenient for both parties.

And arrange a meeting, okay?

Thank you. Thank you.

Problem solved.

Now, you won't keep saying I won't let you meet the client.

It's a good opportunity.

Actions speak louder than words.

No, it's not suitable for me to go and meet them.

I haven't met any clients before.

And I have no experience.

Tomorrow afternoon,

See. The response is quick.

Considering the current situation,

where can we find such a reliable client?

Have some cake.

No, brother.

You made the decision quickly.

All of a sudden...

This cake is so delicious.

Try a bite.

No, it's okay.

I need to digest.

What?

You want to share the apartment?

Yes.

The apartment there is quite big,

so I can rent out one room.

It wouldn't affect anything.

And the person can help share the rent with me.

So what does the person you share the apartment with do?

He's a screenwriter.

A screenwriter?

What about his social dynamics?

Is it complicated?

So far, I've only met two people

who helped him with renting the room.

His social dynamics are okay.

But the problem is he's a guy

and he works late at night

which affects my sleep a bit.

What?

It's a guy?

Are you in need of money right now?

That you have to find someone

to share the rent with you?

I don't need money.

But living alone requires careful budgeting,

and my apartment is quite big.

So I feel a bit afraid of staying alone.

At first, I thought it would be a girl.

You should ask him to move out quickly.

First of all, a girl

sharing an apartment with a guy

is very inconvenient.

Secondly, didn't you decide to create your own studio?

The environment is really important.

Yes, I've already talked to him.

He will move out

once he found a suitable place.

How about this?

You can move into my old house and live there.

And use it as your studio.

Miss Wan.

I can take care of myself.

Don't worry about me.

If I move to your place,

I'll have to go back and forth between two places every day.

It's quite troublesome.

Do you know why I want to rent my current place?

My place is quite similar to your place.

If you have time next time,

you can go and take a look.

Alright.

Fine, for now.

I can't persuade you anymore.

Do as you please.

After spending so much money,

and so much time,

do you know how hard it's to restore its original state?

Can you guys handle it or not?

If not, just get out of here!

(How to Lead a Team)

Take a break.

Oh my goodness.

I'm so exhausted.

Where should I put this?

For now, let's just put it there and take a break.

Take a break.

Comfortable. Oh my.

The car is new.

The house is new.

Your ideals have been achieved.

Are you satisfied now?

This is just the beginning.

Didn't I say before?

This is just the beginning.

If we continue like this,

it won't just drive you crazy,

you will overwork Shanshan.

If you two are gone,

the unluckiest one will be me.

Can't we take it easy?

Take it easy?

How can we take it easy?

Look.

I calculated it.

At the pace we're going now,

we'll only make one film a year.

It is enough to support our current living.

But what about the rest of the time?

We can go travel, have fun,

enjoy ourselves, and relax.

Relax?

But if we relax too much, we'll sink.

Yuan Yuan.

I have a few questions for you.

First,

what if our project fails?

Second,

what if next year, the rent increases?

Third,

what if the companies we collaborate with go bankrupt?

What am I saying?

It's too ominous.

I've been in this industry for so many years,

and I've never seen anyone

who stops when things are going well.

Everyone is striving hard,

trying to climb up.

It's either moving forward or falling back.

No progress means regression.

I just feel that

you two look tired.

Yes, we are a bit tired.

But I can't stop.

Because I'm not alone.

I have you and Shanshan.

If we only make one project a year,

I can't guarantee that it will succeed.

So,

not for a day,

not an hour,

not even a second,

I can't stop.

When will it end?

Are we going to live like this forever?

I can't see the end right now.

When I see it,

then only we can stop.

Yuan Yuan.

Are you willing to accompany me

and be with me?

Yes, I am.

Okay, where should we place the sofa?

Let's start.

Here, this is for you.

Thank you.

The coffee here is quite good.

Whenever you have free time,

you can come here often.

Isn't this your flash drive?

It's mine.

Do you need help?

It's okay, it's okay.

Alright.

Hello, I'm Qi Lianshan.

You can call me Qi.

Lian, or Shan.

If you like it,

you can also call me Shanshan.

Okay.

By the way, may I know your last name?

My last name is Bai, and you can call me Bai.

Bai, huh?

Mr. Qi,

let's discuss about the script first.

Okay?

Okay, okay.

(Slam Dunk)

Brother.

When did you come back?

I came back today.

This trip wore me out.

Come on.

It's time to have a chat.

What do you want me to say?

You resigned.

And you started a studio.

Two big events in life,

and you didn't discuss one with me.

Well done.

Aren't you on a business trip?

You weren't here.

If I told you, you will be worried.

No, what did you think?

Come on, let me interview you.

Is Borman widely recognized in your industry?

Yes.

Yang Youli.

He's been quite helpful to you too.

So why did you have to leave?

I can't just depend on others for the rest of my life.

Xia, I'm telling you.

You're not a kid anymore.

You can't just act on impulse.

Brother,

Mr. Yang has been quite helpful to me.

But I have differences with him in terms of work philosophy.

If things continue like this, we'll eventually part ways.

So it's better...

I have one question for you.

Is there any chance to change this situation?

You know me well.

I always think things through before I do something.

You think things through, huh?

Alright, let me ask you now.

This studio you started,

it will be great if you have a business.

What if there's no business?

Have you thought about it?

Being a boss comes with costs, sister.

I'm telling you.

If you keep going like this,

the money you've saved all these years

will be gone in no time.

No.

I've come this far,

and you're saying this to me?

I know.

I know you're worried about me.

You're the only child?

An only child.

Alright, thank you.

It's fine. Please continue.

Mr. Qi.

What we want is actually quite simple.

We don't want to make those

overly brainless sweet romance dramas.

Because our leader comes from a serious drama background.

He doesn't like those very cliché things.

So, do you think these

brainless sweet romance dramas are cliché?

Quite.

Do you watch them regularly?

Or do you never watch them?

I occasionally watch them.

Then what kind of drama do you usually like to watch?

Can you give an example?

I like...

It doesn't matter what kind of dramas I like.

Let's talk about the script.

Yes, yes, of course.

(She isn't good at dealing with awkward scene,)

(and is weak in seeking for solutions.)

What kind of drama

do you want us to write?

We want a drama

that is emotionally authentic.

With some realism.

Realism.

But not completely.

It should be realistic.

Have to be relatable.

Got it. Relatable.

Do you believe in feng shui?

Feng shui?

Feng shui.

Let's take me as an example.

I work in this field, and it's a stable income.

I can pay my mortgage every month.

But it's just enough for necessities.

If there's a wedding or funeral,

I have to avoid them.

You are self-employed now.

How can I not be worried?

I can take responsibility for my decisions.

Don't worry about me.

Alright.

But what about you?

You're busy with this and that every day.

What have you achieved?

You don't understand.

This is a society based on personal connections.

I have to

move around more, right?

A society based on personal connections.

And what can you achieve

by moving around so much?

You even messed

- your program up completely. - Stop, stop, stop.

I came to talk about your matters.

And now you're scolding me?

I am not scolding you,

I'm just concerned about you.

Alright, alright.

You're all outstanding,

except me, who's a disappointment.

Only you can worry about me,

but I can't worry about you?

Why, are you angry?

Alright then, you can stay here and be angry.

I'm going upstairs.

Okay, okay, okay.

I can't afford to provoke you, okay?

I was wrong,

I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

My attitude was bad just now, okay?

I'll remember what you said.

I'll take it to heart, okay?

Don't be angry anymore.

I'm telling you, Ranran is...

Stop.

Don't mention her.

If you mention her, I'll leave immediately.

Alright, I won't mention it.

I just wanted to say she really cares about you.

Okay, okay, forget it.

She cares about me?

Alright, alright.

I took it to heart,

I'll think it over carefully, is that okay?

You don't have to worry about me anymore,

just take care of yourself.

Since you started this business, do it well.

I can't support you financially,

but I can definitely support you physically and mentally.

Is that okay?

That's what you said, right?

Of course, it was me who said it.

If I have any physically demanding tasks in the future,

I'll come to you first.

I'll handle everything, it's all on me.

Is that okay?

Reliable. Let me treat you to this coffee.

Alright, let's do it.

Just this time, okay?

Next time, you'll have to pay for yourself.

Got it, got it.

If there's nothing else,

I'll take my leave.

Let me escort you.

Why aren't you saying anything?

It's nothing. I'm thinking about something.

So when you're thinking,

is it difficult to focus, right?

Is it difficult to focus when thinking?

It's not...

Is there a communication barrier?

It's difficult for you to communicate with others.

It's difficult.

During communication, I feel a bit...

I feel that our communication has some obstacles.

Are you going to the restroom?

Just go outside and turn right.

Turn left.

Hello, Miss Ting.

I'm not talking nonsense.

Well. Didn't Mr. Jia say he would

introduce us to a screenwriter with extensive experience?

What's going on?

He has been asking some utterly nonsensical questions.

I mean,

I really doubt if he...

I'm sorry.

has some serious illness.

I'm sorry, you go on.

I really think that I have conveyed my meaning.

But he just can't communicate properly.

So do you think is it okay for us to waste our time on him?

Aren't you usually quite talkative with me?

Wait.

Brother, didn't you tell me not to talk nonsense outside?

Talking too much leads to failure.

Moreover,

this is my first time meeting the client.

I'm not familiar with them.

So, I kept asking her question.

I wrote a character background for her.

Based on these questions,

I think she should be someone...

I'm not interested in that.

Come on.

I asked him to have a meeting with the client.

He wrote a character background for her.

Is there something wrong with him?

No, brother. I'm used to it.

Although I haven't met many people,

whenever I meet a stranger,

I write a character background for them.

Sicko, sicko, sicko.

Not just that editor.

You and Yuan Yuan too.

Don't believe it?

I'll read it to you.

I have it backed up on my phone.

Look, brother.

Jia Zhen.

Dreams of becoming a top screenwriter in China,

but is currently a 39th-tier writer...

This was written before.

Maybe you're like 19th-tier now.

The catchphrase.

A writer who can't act isn't a good director.

He claims to be born for this industry.

Whenever he looks in the mirror,

he fantasizes about standing on the podium,

delivering an acceptance speech.

Sounds similar.

Listen to this.

Others think he's dedicated to his career.

But in reality,

he has an interesting private life.

He has a secret underground romance.

Always claiming he lacks...

Enough!

But, he's just...

Your phone sure has a lot of storage.

Delete it.

Nonsense!

But I think writing this is quite useful.

It's because I wrote this character sketch.

So I have a better understanding of that editor.

Why don't you help me set up another meeting with her?

This time I can have a good talk with her.

You lost that chance.

You had a meeting.

But you messed it up!

I've texted her boss.

The day after tomorrow,

you must submit a complete outline.

I'm notifying you.

I'm not discussing it with you, ok?

But I haven't planned my plot yet.

How...

Plan what?

Just write about your life.

Oh, your life is too boring?

You don't have any materials, do you?

Go study a film.

Copying always works.

Yuan Yuan, find him a film.

I'll find a place to relax.

This won't work.

Shanshan.

You have me.

For character's sketch?

Alright.

Read it to me.

We're already so familiar.

Do we still need to do character sketches?

Yours is the same.

Everyone thinks you're devoted to your career,

but your private life is quite rich.

You have a secret underground romance.

I have something to do.

I have a romantic storyline too?

Why aren't you turning on the sound?

Aren't you planning to sleep?

I don't wanna disturb you.

What are you doing?

I'm studying films.

Studying films?

It's about memorizing lines,

recalling scenes, and getting into the mood.

You screenwriters watch movies like this?

What's the fun in it?

It's not entirely like that.

It depends on the situation and the film.

What film is this?

Why haven't I seen it?

Since you're not gonna sleep,

I'll turn on the sound.

Go ahead.

The fansub group nowadays are less artistic.

Go back a bit.

Go back and re-watch.

Some of us are mediocre and shallow,

beautiful on the surface,

but empty inside.

However,

every once in a while,

you find someone who's iridescent.

And when you do,

nothing will ever compare.

You're amazing!

It's more artistic now, isn't it?

Yes, it is.

You can turn up the volume more.

I did.

Next time, you can turn up the volume a bit more.

Don't worry about disturbing me.

Alright.

What's the name of this film?

Flipped.

♪Awaiting the next dawn♪

♪Whether it brings sunshine or rain♪

♪The night brims with emotions♪

♪Passing through your world♪

♪How I yearn for thoughts of you♪

(Mu Yumou: On rainy days,)

(all sadness will be washed away with the rain.)

(Hua Li: Is that so? I'll try.)

♪Perhaps apologies were unnecessary for the past♪

♪Perhaps because a heart drenched in rain♪

♪Wishes to hold an umbrella for you♪

♪To warm every regret♪

♪In a fleeting moment of release♪

♪Growing braver♪

♪Time will always bid us farewell♪

♪Your gaze strengthens my resolve♪

♪Embracing every imperfect regret♪

♪Every day from now on♪

♪I'll accompany you by your side♪

♪Reconciling with our regrets♪

Qi Lianshan.

Qi Lianshan, it's time to get up for dinner.

He's not in any trouble, is he?

Why isn't he up yet?

He's not in the toilet?

I don't hear him there.

Is he moving out?

He did say he's found a place.

But he hasn't moved yet. It's soon.

Why are you talking about this?

I'm worried that something happened to him.

That's what I meant.

He's a screenwriter.

What if he's gone off the deep end,

and used himself as material,

committing murder and dismemberment?

Wouldn't that be disastrous?

Don't scare me like that.

I'm not! I'm serious.

What if something really happened?

Qi Lianshan.

Wake up! Qi Lianshan.

Wake up.

Oh no, no sound.

See, I'm not scaring you.

An adult stays locked in a room for so long,

with no sound at all.

Does that seem okay?

I'll go look for the spare key.

Qi Lianshan?

No sound at all!

Oh no!

I must be right. Something's wrong!

Screenwriter Qi!

Qi Lianshan!

It's open!

Where is he?

Right here.

Qi Lianshan!

Wake up! Qi Lianshan.

Look!

Did he take the pills?

I don't wanna live. Annoying.

He must be thinking of suicide. What should we do?

Such a grown man, why would he have such thoughts?

What should we do?

Why he chose to commit suicide?

- I can hear his heartbeat. - I...

There's a heartbeat.

For real? I...

I'll call an ambulance!

You give him artificial respiration!

How do I do that?

Mouth to mouth!

Mouth to mouth?

One, two, three, four.

Are you okay?

Hello, sir.

Hello.

Is Liu Xia here?

Owner of the newly opened psychological counseling studio.

Come in.

I'm Fu Lai.

Her landlord.

Her studio is just upstairs.

Come.

Second floor and turn right.

Thank you.

Long legs, long eyelashes.

Mr. Yang.

Why are you here?

Shouldn't you invite me in?

Please.

This is my new studio.

Not bad.

What's this?

Aren't you curious about what I brought for you?

I saw you at the furniture store watching something for a long time.

Slaip's lamp.

No, no. Mr. Yang.

This is too valuable.

I don't need anything here.

You don't have to be so polite.

I have a patient coming later.

How about I treat you to a meal next time?

It's ok. I'll wait for you downstairs.

Just now when I came up,

I saw there's a bookstore downstairs.

It seems quite nice.

But I don't know how long I'll be busy.

Xia.

Miss Liu.

I made an appointment at half past ten.

I came a little early.

I hope I didn't disturb you.

- No. - No, no, it's fine.

I was just about to go downstairs.

Miss Liu, you go ahead.

I'll wait for you downstairs.

Mr. Zhao, right?

Come, this way, please.

Xia.

Mr. Zhao, this way.

(Screams and cheers. The basketball hits the ground.)

Hey, Yuan Yuan.

(Shanshan, how are you doing?)

I'm a bit overwhelmed.

I feel like my heart is about to jump out.

Did you drink too much coffee again?

Wait for me.

I'll come over now.

Don't worry.

Just a bit.

Just a little bit longer, and I'll almost finish writing.

Shanshan, listen.

It doesn't matter.

Take care of your body.

And drink less coffee.

Alright, bye.

Sir.

Is Miss Liu not at home?

She's busy now.

I'm waiting for her here.

What would you like to drink?

Americano, please.

Iced?

Hot, please.

Sure.

(Family tree)

Miss Liu, stop writing.

Hurry up and tell me the actual situation.

Mr. Zhao.

I believe psychological counseling can only be used as an auxiliary method.

I suggest you go to a specialized psychiatric hospital

or see a doctor at a hospital's psychiatric department.

Why are you telling me this now?

I came to you for treatment.

This is a counseling studio.

I can only provide psychological counseling.

But what you need now is to go to a hospital,

and let the doctor develop a treatment plan for you.

Doctor?

When you charged me, you didn't say that!

Didn't you claim to be the best counselor in Su City?

Mr. Zhao.

You still don't understand what I said.

What you need now is a combination of medication and instrument therapy,

to alleviate your symptoms.

Do I need medication?

Just based on these forms,

sand trays,

and your scribbles on the whiteboard.

You say I'm sick.

I need medication.

Mr. Zhao, calm down.

Do you know what mental illness could mean?

I could lose my job.

What about my family?

Have you ever considered that?

I suggest you go to a psychiatric hospital to see a doctor.

What you're saying is irresponsible!

As a psychological counselor,

you should take responsibility for your words.

I came to you because I trusted you.

But you're sending me to the hospital!

You've disappointed me greatly!

The best solution for you now is to go to the hospital,

and cooperate with the doctor's treatment.

Impossible!

I won't go to the hospital.

Mr. Zhao.

Mr. Zhao.

Mr. Zhao.

- Liu Xia. - Mr. Zhao.

Liu Xia.

I can't hold it in anymore.

Here for counseling?

Don't touch things here or throw things around.

Otherwise, even if I'm sleeping,

Liu Xia can still wake me up.

And I won't be able to explain.

Don't touch anything.

No way.

No way!

I'm doomed.

♪Sleeping peacefully behind you♪

♪Dreaming a dream about you♪

♪Returning with you to a very, very young time♪

♪The rain outside has been falling for a long time♪

♪You have accompanied me for a long time♪

♪Continuing on♪

♪The evening glow covering your forehead♪

♪Our tightly held hands♪

♪Have withstood countless cold currents♪

♪It is you who have given me♪

♪The entire universe of tenderness♪

♪You are always by my side♪

♪Like stars lying on the moon's chest♪

♪We keep walking♪

♪Just like this, keep walking♪

♪Behind us♪

♪You've been following all along♪

♪Protecting this lifetime♪

♪With your strong and solid chest♪

♪You often caress my forehead gently♪

♪Saying you will accompany me for a long time♪

♪Until the end of the world♪

♪Embracing each other at the edge of the sea♪

♪Waiting together♪

♪Embracing you tightly♪

♪Believing in our love♪

♪Will last for a very, very long time♪

♪Still remember the moment we met♪

♪The smile that unintentionally appeared♪

♪Had long been in my heart♪

♪Hidden for a long, long time♪