Original subtitles

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 2

What coincidence. We meet again.

I told you earlier.

Fate is a mysterious thing.

What Yan Fei, do you know her?

- Come and sit with us. - Let's hang out together.

Is that how you treat your customers?

Then, what would everyone like to drink?

The one you're selling.

How much do I have to buy to reach HK$ 3,000?

About 100 cases.

100 cases? Fine. 100 cases it is.

Sorry, we're not doing business with you.

You already drank a lot. You can't drink any more.

It's nothing. Carry on. Cheers.

Yu Qing, go take a look at Table #3.

I'm not going.

This time the manager's asking you to go.

Hello.

Please tell me why you're looking for me.

I haven't been able to think it through.

Why don't pay attention to me every time I talk to you?

Why are you looking for me?

It's nothing. I just want to tell you.

When I want something, I get it.

What do you want?

What do I want?

Obviously I came to drink.

At first I didn't want to bother you.

But they told me.

If our bill is credited to you,

then the beer must be opened by you.

I didn't want to bother you.

I also want to tell you.

If you're free with nothing to do,

and just want to pass time,

you found the wrong person and the wrong place.

That's really unfair.

I'm not that free to do useless things.

Actually I'm very busy too.

I calculated a bit before,

If I came every day for 3 drinks,

it would take about 2 years to finish.

What do you say?

Do you think I'm very dedicated?

Don't you think you're being ridiculous?

If you'd open the drinks, I wouldn't be ridiculous.

Come on.

Sir, please show me your ID.

According to the rules,

I need to verify that you're at least 18 years old.

Really? Thank you.

So I must look pretty young.

Will a driver's license do?

Thank you.

If you'll accept my invitation (give me face),

I can be your driver.

I'll turn on the meter & take you to school.

I think it should be about $30. (I'll pay for your ride.)

Then I can drink a few less beers.

Thank you. Just drink slowly.

You're welcome.

Hey! You really don't need me to take you back?

Sir.

Hello.

The driver in the black car was just drinking.

Fine, I'll go take a look.

Sir, please show me your license.

Fine.

Sir, please show your ID.

Will a driver's license do?

Please step out of the car.

Show your license.

Hold on.

Someone reported that you were drinking before you drove.

Under the law, I have to confiscate your car.

Come take a look. It's all 70% off.

All items 70% off.

How much is it?

You want it all? It's $300.

That's it. It can't get any cheaper.

It's already very cheap.

We can discuss this some more.

Don't go. Hey!

(some brand) computers.

Type 740, $1500 and you can take it with you.

$1500...any kinds of book, 70% off!

What a coincidence. We meet again.

You have nothing to do? You're like glue.

Wherever someone goes, you go too.

How can you talk like that?

I'm just like that.

How much is this book?

It's 3 times the original price. Do you still want it?

Of course I want it.

We're not selling.

Really?

That's really too bad.

I think he likes you.

Forget about him.

Don't miss this great chance!

Huge book sale!

70% off, all 70% off.

Give me this.

They don't even know how good these were.

They're not buying such good books.

Miss.

Can you sell them all to me?

Get away, Uncle.

Don't get in the way. (Uncle - polite for stranger)

We don't sell second hand goods.

I have money.

What's so great about money?

I'm giving you 3,000.

- How much? - 3,000.

Come on, Yu Qing. I'll help you box them up.

Take the money!

You're still standing there? Help out.

Sir, I put everything away.

Hey, what are you doing?

Take your money and leave.

Are you great because you have money?

Miss, I'm trying to make a living. Don't get in the way.

So what does that mean?

Thank you. Thank you.

You're still not sleeping?

It's already 4:30. Do you want to live?

Other then you annoying me to death

no one else can.

Hurry up and sleep.

I need to turn this in first thing tomorrow morning.

Did I wake you up?

Here.

What's the matter?

Are you still made at me, my little princess?

Who's your princess?

I'm afraid you'll run out in the middle of the night

and scare me.

All-nighters are a woman's bane.

Be careful you'll get panda eyes.

Panda eyes are fine.

It'll make my eyes appear even bigger.

Whatever.

I'm understanding less and less what you want to do.

To take care of your mom's hospital bills,

For aunt's hospital fees, you're taking up all sort of jobs.

If I'd known that,

then I'd let him return the 3,000.

Hey, people need to stick to their principles.

Who cares about principles?

We're only girls.

How can we carry such big of a responsibility?

And that Jiang Bai said he was a doctor.

Can't even count on him when we're in need.

What are you talking about?

What does this have to do with Jiang Bai?

Of course it has to do with him.

Everyone can see his feelings toward you.

In a short period of time,

you two will be calling each other "honey" and "baby".

Are you still drowsy and dreaming?

I'm not going to argue with you. Save it.

We can argue.

Maybe if you sing like him or her,

you'll be famous.

I can be your manager.

Go ahead and dream.

Yu Qing.

I feel that something's not right.

What's the matter? Is a ghost sitting on you?

I think that prince likes you.

Please don't say such rubbish.

Seriously.

They say if a man

keeps pestering a girl

it's either because of revenge or love.

You don't even know him that well

so how can he being taking revenge on you.

He must really like you.

Why else would he get rid of his girlfriend when he meets you?

It must be love at first sight.

I think you're either dreaming or you've gone crazy.

In this day and age, money's dependable.

I think Yan Fei's not bad.

He's good looking, he has money.

He pursues you aggressively.

I think it's very romantic.

If you think he's romantic, you can have him.

You said it. Don't regret it.

I'll regret it.

I'll regret that you won't want him.

I'm not talking anymore. I'm going to sleep.

- Hurry up and sleep. - You hurry up and sleep.

Ching Jie. Oh you're here.

- I brought it. - Good.

- Wait a bit. - Okay.

I'm in rush. Can you please hurry.

- Sure. - Thank you.

- I'm leaving. - Good bye.

Dr Jiang, this is the medicine for your friend.

Thank you. Where is she?

Thank you.

Hello.

- My medicine! - It's here.

I really admire you. How can you sleep here?

I was waiting for the medicine.

Then I was asleep before I realized it.

I told you to sleep at your dorm.

- I'm here... - Hey you guys.

Why are you here?

I'm here to visit Auntie. Why are the two of you here?

Did you know?

Yu Qing just fell asleep on the chair.

If I worked as much as Ye Qing,

I would even be able to fall asleep while I was walking.

Jiang Bai Ge.

Can you ask the hospital to lower the fee for staying in here?

Then Ye Qing wouldn't have to work so hard.

Then she won't have to work nights.

Let me tell you.

You'll have to work a little harder,

if you don't, someone might steal Ye Qing away from you.

Don't talk so much. It won't kill you,

- if you talk a little less. - I won't say anymore.

I'm going to leave, bye.

Don't listen to her. I'm going too.

Wait for me.

It's done, silly girl.

You're done so quickly?

Not bad.

Bai Ge.

Your usefulness here has ended.

See you later, Bai Ge.

When did you become so realistic?

That's not true.

I am not being realistic. Look at the time.

You've been working on this all night.

You should hurry and go home and sleep.

Thank you very much.

Why are you being so polite to me?

I am not being polite. You are looking down on me.

A surgeon helping me to type, what a joke.

I'm very thankful to you.

- Then you take a look. - Let me save it first.

Did you know?

Good thing you helped me these past 2 days.

Or else I'd be so tired.

Take a look at my panda eyes.

Silly girl.

In the future, is it possible...

for me to help take care of your mom with you?

You know that I've never known how to speak to you.

- My meaning is... - Bai Ge.

I understand your meaning.

Honestly,

you were really good to me when I was young.

You've taken care of me, thought about me...

I know that.

Actually, I'm very thankful to you.

Yu Qing.

Actually,

this is my first time discussing these things with you.

Do you know that

every time I see you,

I think back to when we were young.

You were only this tall.

And your nose was always runny.

You followed us boys around.

Sometimes you'd ride on my back.

We played war and horses. We always won.

Your mom would give you new clothes.

You'd tear it up within a couple of days.

Even if it's like that, silly girl,

I've always felt that...

You're my little princess.

I feel that I can spend a lifetime loving you,

protecting you.

That's what I thought in the past.

I still feel the same way.

- Bai Ge. - Listen to me.

I'm not going to Beijing.

I will give up the title surgeon.

I'll stay behind to help care for your mom.

What are you talking about? How can you be so silly?

It's such a great opportunity. How can you not go?

Silly girl, listen to me.

Bai Ge, listen to me.

Actually...

Yu Qing, come with me.

- What happened? - Hurry up.

What?

And long for a pair of wings

Releasing you to soar up high

Roses should not accompany your feathered wings

Obeying aging 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

Zhou Yu Qing, this is my gift to you.

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

There is a kind of love called letting go

Forsaking a long life of romance for love

If my departure lets you gain everything

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

There is a kind of love called letting go

Forsaking a long life of romance for love

If my departure lets you gain everything

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

What are you doing here now?

Nothing much. Giving you a gift.

You're rich, huh?

You do whatever you want because you're rich.

You're wrong.

A rich person can't do whatever they want.

But I came here today to pay you back.

These fireworks total 2,700.

The policeman fined me 200.

I won't count the other random stuff.

The grand total is 3,000. Now we're even.

Do you know you're really annoying.

So annoying that I never want to see you again.

Yu Qing!

Interesting personality.

- I'm done. - Stand there!

Do you know the importance of 3,000 to Yu Qing?

Her mom is sick.

She can't even pay the hospital fees.

But...

You used the money for fireworks.

Don't you know you're really hateful?

Bai Ge!

Bai Ge.

Silly girl, maybe I shouldn't have come today.

Ruining such a romantic moment for you.

The fireworks were really beautiful.

It's not like that. You're mistaken.

- Than Yan Fei... - I heard that

recently a rich boy's been chasing you.

I know that you're not a clueless gold digger.

I hope that you'll be happy.

Bai Ge, listen to me.

I have no relationship with Yan Fei.

I don't know why he did that today...

You don't have to explain to me.

I only hope that....

you'll carefully consider what I told you in the dorm.

- I'm leaving. - Bai Ge.

I'm fine.

Mrs. the Inpatient department has just notified

that you should pay up the Inpatient deposit quickly.

After that is taken care of we will set up the stomach x-ray.

Thank you.

Yu Qing, do you not have enough money?

Who said there isn't enough money?

Tomorrow, the bar will pay our wages.

Hurry up and get in bed.

Slowly.

Cover up well.

Yu Qing, what's wrong?

It's nothing.

Mom, I'll help you get some water.

Excuse me.

Where is Zhou Yu Qing's mother staying?

Room 326, straight ahead.

326. Thank you.

Hello.

I came to apologize.

Actually I was joking with you last night.

I didn't know about your mom's sickness.

I didn't know that the money was so important to you.

Are you done?

- These flowers are for your mom. - Not necessary.

Hold on!

This is 10,000. Please take it.

I don't have any other intentions.

I think this money...

can help your mom get better.

This is how I'm paying you back, please take it.

Hold on. I know you're very wealthy.

This 10,000 may mean very little to you.

I know that money's very important.

But I want to tell you

that not everything can be solved with money.

Why do you say that?

That's not what I mean.

My intentions are good.

So you think that working at a bar,

earning several hundred a month,

you'll be able to heal your mom? Is that it?

Mr. Yan Fei.

You and your girlfriend already caused me to lose my job.

Your appearance has turned my life upside down.

I don't know what you people want to do.

What else do you want?

Yu Qing.

What's the matter?

Mom.

- Is everything all right? - It's fine.

Mom, don't be sad. I'm really alright.

Mom really is old. Old and confused.

I made my daughter suffer so much.

Mom.

If your dad was still here...

- He would definitely blame me. - You're talking nonsense.

If Dad were here, he would definitely let me do this.

I remember when Dad was really sick.

There was a time I made soup for him myself.

That was my first time boiling soup.

I even burned the pot.

Dad drank it very happily.

He also rubbed my head and told me:

Yu Qing, Dad has to go far away.

It will be a really, really long time before I can come back.

You have to take very good care of your mom.

I promised Dad I would take very good care of you.

Don't let you be upset. Don't let you cry.

And don't let you get angry.

Relax, I'm really ok.

You have to be well yourself. Understand?

Ok, Mom promises you.

- Don't cry. - Yu Qing.

Yan Fei... Open the door.

Yan Fei open the door... I have something to tell you.

Yan Fei... Open the door, open.

Yan Fei, I know you're there.

I saw your car downstairs.

Hurry up and open the door.

Open!

Nurse, where is my mom?

Your mom already left, she left this for you.

Thank you.

Yu Qing, I'm going back to my hometown.

Don't worry about your mom.

Mom is the one who feels sorry to you.

I hope you'll understand.

I have seen you have to work so hard

and Mom is very hurt to see it.

But, Mom can't help you.

I couldn't even help you, I even caused you all this trouble.

So I've decided to go back.

Don't worry. I'll take care of myself.

I'll eat my medicine on time.

If I feel sick, I'll see the doctor.

I hope that you'll take good care of yourself.

This to me

is more effective for my illness than any medicine I can take.

Don't blame me. When you're free, write to me, okay?

Excuse me.

I have something to discuss with you. Is this a good time?

No. I'm very busy with work.

It's about yesterday...

It's really not a good time. I'm very busy. Please.

It's raining now! I'll take you back.

No need.

- Here, umbrella's for you... - No need.

Doesn't matter take it, here.

It's from fatigue added with a lower immune system,

plus getting wet from the rain.

Her hand's scalp wound is not serious.

As long as she rests it'll be fine.

When she goes home, you need to watch her closely.

If her temperature goes over 39 degrees C,

you'll need to lower her temperature.

- Ok, thank you... - You're welcome.

You ok, are you a little better?

I'm fine.

I'll send you back.

No need... just leave.

Here, I'll send you back.

Dr. Jiang, a patient needs emergency care.

Do you see him bleeding anywhere else?

Get a surgery room ready, quick.

Doctor jang.

We're here.

Where is this place?

It's my home.

Aren't you taking me back to school?

There's no refrigerator at school.

The doctor said, if you have a fever at night,

you'll need ice to lower your temperature.

So that's why I brought you here.

I'm really doing this for your good.

Zhou Yu Qing, why don't you believe me?

Mom...

You're okay.

Mom, don't leave me.

I agree.

I'll take care of myself.

I'm really not tired, Mom.

Mom... don't go.

Stay here so that I can take care of you.

It's okay.

It's okay...

It's okay...

Why didn't you bring your key again?

Jiang Bai.

You're looking for Yu Qing? She's not back yet.

Is there an emergency? Do you need to wait inside?

It's nothing, I just wanted to see if she was here.

I'll leave now. Bye.

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 aging 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

There is a kind of love called letting go

Forsaking a long life of romance for love

If my departure lets you gain everything

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

There is a kind of love called letting go

Forsaking a long life of romance for love

If my departure lets you gain everything

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

Why are you here?

Why can't I come?

You're hiding a woman at home, and you're afraid I'll see?

I'm not awake yet. Let's talk later.

Not awake?

You're not awake, but someone's already up.

You don't have to look. She's gone.

Nice, Yan Fei.

You wanted a clingy girl

and you found one.

Tell me the truth.

Are you playing? Or are you for real?

I'm talking to you.

Can you give me some reaction?

I thought you were talking to yourself.

Yan Fei, I'm telling you.

You don't even want to give me face?

You're lucky to have me.

If it was someone else, nobody would be willing to take your attitude.

Wang Mi Mi.

Let me tell you, you can think whatever you like,

but me breaking up with you

and Zhou Ye Qing have nothing to do with each other.

Do you hear clearly?

You...