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If a couple’s notion of Heaven,

Is like a heart-warming barrier

Imprisoning your dreams,

Is happiness akin to a metal-barred window?

The bird has lost its internal compass for the south.

If you aspire to travel into the sky,

And long for a pair of wings

Releasing you to soar up high,

Roses should not accompany your feathered wings.

Obeying ageing properties of time,

If romance has morphed into a leash,

I’m willing to choose to return to a life of solitude for your sake.

If lingering touches have morphed into chains,

It is time to discard the vows.

There is a kind of love called letting go,

Forsaking a long life of romance for love.

If us being together made you forsook everything,

Let true love spirit me away.

For your sake, I must lose you.

Cruelly putting on an act to hurt you.

Leaving you for your sake.

Leaving without ever letting go

There is a kind of love called letting go,

Forsaking a long life of romance for love.

If us being together made you forsook everything,

Let true love spirit me away.

There is a kind of love called letting go,

Let love end the dreams of a life-long romance.

If my departure lets you gain everything,

Let true love steer me away, and initiate break-up.

Love in the forlorn city

Episode 1

Mother!!!

- Tomorrow we will get married. - What?

Tomorrow can we get married in my mum's ward ?

Are you joking?

Please, help me for just this once.

My mother is very ill now.

Tomorrow at 10am,

I'll be waiting for you at the hospital.

Give me one more chance.

Let us start over.

Impossible.

You're still accepting him when he's lied to you like that?

Mother...!

Yu Qing.

About your mother, I feel terrible too.

So I came to see you.

Yu Qing.

Yu Qing...

Don't touch me!

I know I did not come in the afternoon,

you must be mad at me.

Listen to my explanation.

Go out!

My mother is dead, why do you still come?!

Go...!

Listen to me.

Listen to me first!

It's not that I didn't think about coming.

But by doing this, it will only brings us hurt. Do you know?

Both of us have strong characters.

To be together, one of us must change.

I have been trying to change myself,

to accommodate you, but I know that I can't do it.

If I came to the wedding today,

do you know that that is being irresponsible to both of us?

Chang Jian, I have never beg you.

Even if you came this afternoon

and married me, tonight we will separate.

You go your own way, I go mine. I will have no comments about it.

I will not mind, you can't even do that?

Do you not know how important my mum is to me?

She's my only kin.

Yet, I can't show her that I'm happy.

Do you know that when she passed away, she was crying?!

I really hate myself.

Yang Jian, I really hate you!

- Go... ! Get out... - Listen to me!

Get out!

Don't be like this!

Yu Qing...

- Get out! - Are you alright??

Get out!!!

Listen to me...

36 months ago

Is this dress fine?

- It looks good. - Really?

I know you for so many years

yet I didn't realize you were so good-looking.

You should not take off this dress.

Just wear this out to the streets.

Everyone will be looking at you.

You mean you want me to stand in the streets

and wait for the police to stop me?

How can it be! The police won't stop you.

Those attracted would not be some princes

or rich Arabian.

After having a good look,

all would have been released from the mental hospital.

Be careful! Do not step on the dress.

I know nothing good would have come out from your mouth.

It looks fine, right?

Excuse me, wrap this up please.

What's wrong?

I want to try too.

Do you know what's the time now? We do not have enough time!

Just once!

This could be my only chance to wear a wedding gown.

Are you not going to get married?

Of course I will!

But what if the husband I'm marrying

wants me to wear a traditional dress?

Excuse me, please get it wrapped.

Please don't! Just let me try once!

I'm graduating soon.

All my friends would be going their different ways

and I can't find a job.

My dad nags at me all the time. Just let me try please!

No, what's does it have to do with this gown?

Of course it does!

If I can wear it in this year

it would be the happiest thing.

You are so annoying! Hurry up!

Be careful.

Hurry up.

Why are there no taxis?

They say that HangZhou is an international city.

We've waited so long, and there are no taxis.

What do we do? We're almost late.

- What do we do? - Hold onto this.

What are you doing?

Where are you going?

If I'd known I needed to ride a bike today,

I wouldn't have put on make-up.

My make-up would sure be smudged!

This is called fragrant perspiration.

When you get there, the guys will love it.

Yes, I would charm them all.

Too bad they do not know how to appreciate.

That's right.

Do you know how to drive?

Yu Qing, are you all right? Where are you hurt?

Don't scare me. Get up.

If you have the guts, come back here!

Ah Fei, thank you

for helping me buy so many beautiful new clothes today.

Let me give you a kiss.

Ha! You are so popular with the ladies.

What's the matter?

You're not happy when your boyfriend's popular?

Dad's birthday is in 2 days. Have you bought a gift yet?

Not yet. You can buy it.

Why do I have to buy it? You buy it yourself.

And give it to Dad personally.

You know I don't like those kinds of events.

I'm tired of going there every year.

I'm not going this year.

What do you mean those kinds of events?

Today your friend's getting married.

And I'm here with you as well.

Who do I know here?

How can you not go to Daddy's birthday party?

Fine. We'll talk about it later.

Yu Qing, how can you be so hurt? Is it painful?

It's ok, it's just superficial.

Look, you're bleeding.

Oh, is there anything wrong with your dress?

There's nothing wrong. Thank goodness.

It's time. Why are you so slow?

Hurry up and change.

Cheng Hao, look at Yu Qing.

Do you have band-aid?

Don't worry about it. Hurry up and go.

You're going to be late. Hurry.

Be careful. It'll be fine.

How did this happen?

A car almost hit us.

He didn't even stop his car.

If I see him again, I'll damage his car.

If you damage it, don't you need to pay him back?

Is it really painful? Did your hurt any bones?

It's ok, it doesn't hurt.

It would be serious if you hurt your nerves.

Does it hurt here?

No, it doesn't. Does it hurt here?

No, it doesn't.

Mr. Cheng, you are going to be a groom soon.

I would be here to look after her.

Take care of your guests, Teacher Cheng.

Mr. Cheng, someone's looking for you.

Fine, I'm coming.

Mr Cheng, do what you have to do.

- Ok, then please look after her. - Sure.

- Are you fine? - Yes.

You have to help me be her bridesmaid.

- Me?! - Well, it can't be me.

- I'm hurt. Hurry up! - I can't.

If you can't, then how can I? I'm lame.

I've never been a bridesmaid.

You're going to be late! Hurry up and change.

Guests and friends,

their wedding

is now officially starting.

We're inviting the bride and bridegroom to come in.

Now, let's wish our groom and bride everlasting love.

Forever together.

Now, everyone please quieten down.

Next is the most exciting part of the wedding event.

The bride will throw the bouquet.

All the beautiful single ladies, please come catch.

Come... Quick.

Come up.

Yu Qing.

Faster come...

- Chances are hard to come by. - Everyone, please come out.

Ah, I want to go too.

Why do you need to catch a bouquet!

I'm not even married.

Maybe I could find a guy better than you?

Ok, allow the bride to get ready.

Ready... 1,2,3!

- I got it! - I got it first!

Yu Qing got it first!

Didn't you see that the bouquet is in my hands?

It's obvious that I got it first!

- Why are you so willful?! - Who are you calling willful?!

Nevermind, forget about it. Just give it to her.

- You can have it. - No upbringing...

Who are you calling no upbringing?!

I talking about you. About you!

It's obvious that it was Yu Qing who caught it!

- It was us who caught it first... - Fine fine, don't be like this.

Mi Mi, the bouquet was caught by them.

Give it back to them.

It was obvious that I caught it first!

Didn't you see that it's in my hand?

Sorry.

Nevermind, we don't really need it.

You can have it.

You only know how to help others.

Mi Mi, why are you being like that?

Hey, Wong Mi Mi.

Mi Mi, what are you doing?

Why did you say you were in a hurry to leave?

They should be the ones to leave.

You look at that woman. Being willful at people's wedding.

Look at her anxious look.

She's like afraid that she could not get married.

You have nag one whole day, have you nag enough?

Slow down... It's fine.

Yu Qing, this car looks familiar.

Isn't this the car who caused us to fall in the morning?

- Yes, it is. - Really?!

Good, I don't even have to look for it.

Wait.

I'm going to find a brick to throw on it.

What are you doing?!

What should we do??

Don't tell me this is his car...

Both of you?

Who did this?

We are the one, so?

I know that my girlfriend was at fault,

but you shouldn't have done that.

We didn't do it on purpose.

Actually, she's not involved.

It was me who accidentally scratch your car.

I'm sorry.

Sorry? Does it have any use?

My car is already been scratched.

She have already said sorry, what more do you want?

This morning, your car almost hit us.

Who hit you?

- It was you! Still pretending... - Me?

Forget it...

- I shall not argue with you. - Wait.

Scratching your car is my fault... but I have already apologized.

I hope that you will apologize to us too as this morning you did hit us.

Fine. Sorry, will that do?

Saying a sorry will not settle.

Our legs are still injured, we still have to go to the hospital.

It's a fact.

Is this enough for you to consult a doctor?

Fine, it's settled. Let's go.

Wait.

What more do you want?

Since you have compensate us,

I should compensate you for the damage too.

Don't have to.

No. State your amount.

I doubt you are able to afford it.

Let's go.

Hurry, if not he may change his mind.

Does your leg still hurt?

It's fine, except that I'm very tired.

I think that you are not in your right mind.

He did not want any compensation yet you offered.

You think it's that easy to compensate?

His car is a BMW.

So what if it's a BMW?

If it's damaged, we would still have to pay.

We can't afford it!

Don't tell my mother.

Wait.

Hello?

Brother.

How's my mother??

Don't be nervous.

- Please tell me! - Ok...

The operation is successful.

There shouldn't be a problem,

she just need to be warded for a short period.

You are not lying, right?

Have I lied to you before?

You must be tired. Take a seat.

It's all my fault. I should not have left her alone.

Her health wasn't good.

If I have stay by her side...

She wouldn't have...

It's ok... You have not changed... Always crying.

It's ok... Don't cry...

Haven't I told you?

It's fine... Relax. Trust me.

Don't cry.

Lass.

Brother.

I have bought you supper.

You have not taken for a day.

I don't feel like eating.

I'm not hungry...

Let you know... I have just seen

your mother's condition is stable.

- You don't have to worry. - Really?

Good...

I happen to be on night shift today. I will keep an eye on her...

Take a rest.

There's no need... Carry on with your duty.

I'm fine.

Yu Qing.

Mother.

How am I?

Mother.

Where am I?

You are in the hospital.

Yu Qing.

You frighten me.

Yu Qing, what happen to you?

Look, auntie's condition is fine.

You look so tired, better go back to rest.

Oh ya, I'm sorry, I was busy due to work recently,

so I haven't have the time to visit you.

There's no need...

I'm not a child,you don't have to visit me all the time.

Yes, I also forgot something.

My mentor and your school's principal happen to be old classmates.

Didn't I say you would graduate soon? He would help you.

You better not help me!

I want to be independent.

Besides, I have already found a job.

What are you working as?

I'm working in a hotel.

You are lying.

I did not!

Actually... it was just an interview, not yet hired.

That is not counted as a job!

Let me tell you.

Don't ever lie to me.

From young till now, I can tell when you are lying to me.

That is still called lying?

But you shouldn't be worried about me all the time.

I'm a grown-up and you can't worry about me forever.

Why can't I worry about you forever? I can.

You are willing but I'm not. You are even more naggy than my mother.

I'm angry.

Fine, fine... It's my fault.

Don't pull me here. If other doctors see,

they would have the wrong impression of me.

You are so troublesome. I'm going.

Go and have a good rest!

- Be careful. - Ok.

How is it? Don't you have good news to tell me?

You have been recruited!

See... I told you so!

Did they make a mistake?

Reception? And there is still a three month try-out?

Do they know that you have a certificate?

I'm a graduate, so?

Even the president have to begin from the basic.

How could they!

You have all the qualities.

Are they looking down on you?

No, let's not take this job.

Do you think I have other choices?

Why don't you?

Didn't you apply for many jobs?

Didn't you think that there are still hope?

Maybe in the afternoon, some other companies would call you.

Let's not go to this hotel.

Didn't you hear before?

You still have options.

You are very picky.

What do you think I can do?

My mum's hospital bills are increasing each day.

I still owe the hospital money for the operation.

If brother Jiang bai is not working at the hospital,

my mother would have been chased out.

- Yu Qing. - Is it done?

- Let's go. - I don't want to let you go!

What's wrong?

- Don't turn around. - Why?

Look.

It's enough that I have accompanied you to the doctor.

How unlucky.

Why should we bother about him?

No! What if he asks you to compensate him?

We can't hide from him forever.

Oh, it's you again.

Shouldn't I be the one saying that?

Oh, you are here to see the doctor? Your leg's not recovered?

It's fine.

How's your car?

My car is fine.

We have something on, got to go.

We have not finished.

You sure have a lot to say.

Let me introduce.

This is my girlfriend, Wong Mi Mi.

This two are my juniors.

I have seen them, they are the ones who snatched the bouquet from me.

Hi.

I wasn't talking to you...

Do you think we like to talk to you?

- Why don't you have manners?! - Mi Mi.

- Do you want to quarrel?! - What are you doing?!

Why are you so fierce to me?

What juniors...

Do you think I'm obstructing you?!

Fine! I shall leave. You can continue chatting.

Hey!

Wong Mi Mi!

Sorry.

It's sure coincidental.

Where ever I go, I will met you.

Yes, it's sure coincidental.

Yes, I hope not to meet you in the future.

That was what I wanted to say.

Hold on.

How much was the repair?

I almost forgot.

But forget about it.

It's not right, just tell me the price.

I will return you.

If not, I would have to keep meeting you.

True.

Three thousand.

Three thousand?!

What? I have already discounted the price.

If not, it's more than five thousand.

You said you wanted to pay me, I did not force you.

Fine, please wait for awhile.

- I would be back soon. - Fine.

Don't tell me you are really going to withdraw the money.

I'm going to get the money.

Are you insane?

He has already forgotten, why do you still have to bring it up?

You are the one who said that when you owe people money, you must return.

Fine.

Can you think carefully?

We still can leave.

Can you not do this?

How hard was it for you to saved all this money,

others may not know, but I do.

Think carefully!

Auntie is still in the hospital.

Her expenses is a lot.

Adding altogether is going to cost a bomb.

You...

Why aren't you listening?!

Since when have you become so stubborn?

It's enough.

You said I have damaged someone's car, how can I not compensate?

Look... Isn't it just three thousand?

Could it post a trouble for me? No.

Let's go...

- Familiarize yourself with the surrounding first... - Fine.

Walk around and take a look

Mainly... Hi.

About the job's timing and techniques...

In the first week, you will be receiving training in the hall.

Your job is between of the door and the escalator,

that area to keep a look out.

Be ready to help guests, and solve the problems we faced.

After three hours, someone would replace you.

You have half an hour of rest.

In the afternoon, you will head to the restaurant to be a guide.

The people in the restaurant would tell you what to do.

Go!

Welcome.

It's you?

Miss, how many seats?

Two.

- Do you have a reservation? - No.

Come with me please.

Would this table be fine?

Sorry miss, this table has been taken.

I know. You are new here, right?

Do you know that I also sit here, whenever I come?

Really sorry.

Would that table be fine?

I don't feel like talking to you.

Call your manager.

I'm sorry, but our restaurant...

Did you hear what I said?!

Call your manager!

Hi, Miss Wang.

May I know what made you so angry?

You ask her.

What happen?

This table has been reserved,

but this lady insist on sitting here.

Miss Wang is our VIP.

We have to take care of her first.

Do you know what you are doing?

I'm sorry.

This is our new helper.

I will help you change the waitress.

No need.

Why would I bother about her.

You don't have to change.

I will help you 'teach' her.

Yes, thank you.

Miss, do you want to take a look at the menu?

I'm still waiting for someone, I will not order now.

Ok.

Did I ask you to go?

First, help me take a glass of water.

I don't want it cold.

Yes.

Sorry, I came late.

Where have you been last night?

I couldn't get through your phone.

Never mind, I shall not ask you.

You aren't performing well in this period of time.

You weren't as good to me as before.

You get angry with me for no reasons.

And always ignore me.

Mi Mi, there's something I want to tell you.

Fine, speak.

- Is... - So mean.

Is it that hard to ask you to make me happy?

Forget it, you don't have to apologize to me.

I will forgive you.

Give you a chance to change.

Today, I saw a coat, it's very beautiful!

- Let me tell you... - Let's break up.

Miss, your drink.

Be careful, it's hot.

What are you doing?! Are you trying to scald me?!

Are you even fit to be a waitress?!

Taking such a hot cup of water for your guest?!

Sorry, but what's going on?

You get her fired immediately!

Zhou Yu Qing, faster apologize to the guest.

I don't need her apology, get her fired immediately!

Enough!

Come... don't squeeze, one by one.

Don't squeeze, one by one.

Sorry, manager.

A tour group came just now, so the exchanging of shift was delayed.

- I will change immediately - No need.

You don't have to come anymore.

This is from the human resource.

You have been fired.

- Why? - Some things are best not to be asked.

You can leave, guests are coming soon.

But at least let me know the reason of why I'm being fired.

Isn't it obvious?

The reason was because you had an argument with the guest.

But you should know that, it wasn't my fault.

Who's fault was it then?

Miss, our customers are like our god,

surely you don't need me to teach you that.

Why are you glaring at me like that?

You want reasoning? Then go find the boss!

Fine.

You really are going?!

Miss. Fine, I'm scared of you.

Don't you want a reason?

Let me tell you, do you know who that Miss Wang is?

His our boss's son girlfriend!

Our future "boss"!

You angered her.

We would have to fired you!

We also need our job.

But it really wasn't my fault yesterday.

Miss.

Take it as I'm begging you.

If there's anything, let's go back and talk.

Take it as a favor, don't be impulsive.

But this have got nothing to do with you.

I just wanted to know

why I have to be responsible for a customer's ill manners.

And I'm fired for it?

Like you said, it's got nothing to do with me.

But for such a small matter,

you are making me lose my job!

So coincident.

What happen?

We fired her.

I heard about you.

It isn't that serious.

You are only fired.

Fine, take it that it's my problem.

I'm here to apologize to you.

For yesterday's matter, it was my girlfriend's fault.

Sorry.

Do you think that apologizing now has got any point?

You don't have to be in a hurry right.

The latest information from the human resources.

You can continue coming tomorrow.

I have enough sincerity.

I told them to use their fastest speed to rush it out.

See, the ink has not dry yet.

Thank you for your sincerity,

but I don't need it now.

Please tell your girlfriend that

before she becomes boss

ask her to learn how to respect others first.

Hey!

What, have you thought it over? Here, take it.

This is the money for the repair of the car.

I was just kidding and you took it for real?

I'm serious.

Yu Qing, look at what father brought for you.

Go play.

You are really silly.

Why did you tear it? You should have continued.

I'm not telling you to fight with them,

but it's really their fault.

What hotel! There is no sense of compassion.

Boss? So what!

She's still an extra.

It may not even be her in the future.

Haven't you lose much?

It was hard for you to find a job.

And you even work for them for a week.

You don't even have the pay.

What are you going to do?

I have thought about it.

I will go to the pub to sell beer with you.

What? You?

What? You scared that I snatch your business?

I have already thought about it.

I will sell the same brand of beer as you.

I don't believe that we won't succeed.

Me? I was just playing.

We are different.

In the future, I at most be a restaurant owner.

I have sold beer before, so it's not that embarrassing.

But you can't!

What's wrong with selling beer?

I find that it's fine, we will rely on ourself to earn money.

How could you think that way.

You are number one in our class.

Enough, don't say anymore.

I know and I won't sell beer my whole life.

You said that.

I swear I would work hard to find a job

and reach my goal.

That is still alright.

Don't you think that Yan Fei is irritating?

Everytime we see him, bad things happen.

Let me tell you.

If he don't beg you to come back and work,

I will hit him with a bottle.

Hello.

This school hasn't change much.

It's almost the same as I first came.

Yu Qing, I will leave first.

Wait.

Let's go together.

Why are you in a hurry.

Sorry, Mr. Yan, we are really busy.

I'm busy too, but I'm here to return you the money.

Three thousand, stay with me for tonight.

I take it that you have already compensate me.

Don't misunderstand, I don't mean other things.

From the start, I never did have the intention for you to pay me.

Three thousand, take it.

This money, I will definitely return it.

I don't like to owe others, especially you.

This is my principle.

Let's go.

Fine, then see you next time.

We won't meet in the future.

Don't speak too early, fate is uncontrollable.

You are good! Earning so much.

It's fine.

It's unfair.

Being prettier makes a difference.

Miss Yu Qing!

The customer at the 3rd table would like to order from you.

Ok, thanks.

Wow, you got the popularity!

You just came for a few days.

I shall go over.

Hey, such a coincidence.

Fancy meeting you here.

I have told you, fate is uncontrollable.