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[The Outsider]

[Episode 29]

Did anything happen to Mr. Wang?

No.

Then, where are you taking me?

Relax. You'll know when we get there.

[Shanghai Outer Ring Expressway]

Stand here.

Give me a second.

Stay still.

Tianlin.

Tianlin.

Tianlin.

Tianlin.

Tianlin.

Thank you.

Hold on. There are more.

Set off the fireworks.

I can't.

You can't?

In my eyes,

you fear nothing.

I was scared by this when I was little.

I'll do it, then.

You know what?

By setting off fireworks, you can ward off all rotten luck.

Dispel all the gloom and start anew.

We can change our luck.

Your words

remind me of my childhood during the Chinese New Year.

To me,

fireworks represent a family reunion.

I used to set off fireworks with my parents all the time.

That's the happiest moment for me.

Tracing back my memory,

except for banquets,

my family has never done anything together.

It's never too late to do it together now.

Now?

All my mom do is force me to do something I don't like.

What can I do with her?

As for this,

you can figure this out yourself.

Me?

Please spare me from that hassle.

There'll only be endless fights when I'm with her.

If I'm willing to set off the fireworks today,

will you try

to approach your mom?

But you said that you're scared of that.

Su Mo.

♪Straying into a glamorous banquet♪

Thank you.

I should thank you instead.

It's my first time watching fireworks displays

after being in Shanghai for so long.

♪Time is like water within the palm♪

♪We can't catch hold of it♪

♪Blundering around this city♪

It's my pleasure

to bring you to watch the fireworks display.

♪To find ourselves a spot♪

♪Many people are smitten with the fantasy♪

So,

I've prepared this too.

♪I savor the taste of collapse♪

♪My heart becomes impregnable, then♪

♪Until anxiety and exhaustion♪

♪Are crushed down by me♪

♪Straying into a glamorous banquet♪

♪We have no way back♪

♪Time is like water within the palm♪

♪We can't catch hold of it♪

♪Blundering around this city♪

♪To find ourselves a spot♪

♪Many people are smitten with the fantasy♪

♪I savor the taste of collapse♪

♪My heart becomes impregnable, then♪

♪Until anxiety and exhaustion♪

♪Are crushed down by me♪

♪Refusing to muddle along in the darkness♪

♪Vulnerable and defeated♪

♪I see a silver lining♪

♪I make a desperate attempt to break through♪

♪I have been honest. I have fought♪

♪I want to protect you♪

♪We will overcome. We will experience♪

♪To be fortresses behind each other's backs♪

[Song Tianlin]

[Su Mo] (Shanghai has everything)

(except fireworks.)

[Song Tianlin] (Fireworks in Shanghai can be stunning too.)

Siwei.

Where's your Qi?

She's at home.

You didn't hang out with Qi recently?

No.

Shut it, blabbermouth.

You went on a date last night.

Where did you go?

We went to set off fireworks.

What? Fireworks?

Eat.

Yes, because Zhong Sheng likes it.

I went to Naked Stables Resort with my friends.

Initially, I thought of bringing her to Japan.

But she didn't want the trip to affect her exams.

My, my.

What's wrong with you?

You should take your girlfriend

somewhere far away,

instead of some one-day trip.

That's so ungenerous.

Are you done?

Can you talk properly

while having breakfast?

Don't disgrace our family.

Stop eating.

Stop it.

You too.

Stop eating.

Can you not talk about fireworks and women all the time?

This is just nonsense.

If you dare make a sound,

go back to your campus on a long break.

He's insane.

Something's really wrong with him.

Siwei, have you done anything wrong this time?

Don't overthink.

He was taking it out on you.

Am I right, An?

Well, ignore him. Let's eat up.

You shouldn't have yelled at them.

I know you're angry.

Your problem is with me.

Take it out on me.

Last night, did you two...

Yes.

I watched the fireworks display

with your ex-girlfriend.

Ex?

This is not right.

I don't really get you.

If you still love her,

you should take action and pursue her.

If you can't give her what she wants,

I'm sorry, I'll fight for my chance.

Both of us are single.

You should be okay with that, right?

Are you challenging me?

Challenge?

As far as I'm concerned,

you've already thrown in the towel

when you didn't

reject Chen Yiting firmly.

Perhaps you're never meant for each other.

What ground do you have to say that?

If you're the right man,

she wouldn't have to try so hard to catch up with you.

Instead, you should be the one who gives her a hand

when she's worn out.

When she learned to play golf

and forced herself to learn horse riding,

didn't you realize

that Su Mo was the one

desperately chasing after you?

Nice.

It's been so long since I had this.

What do you think of me?

Am I in a good state?

Any changes?

No.

Don't you think I put on some weight?

You're still as pretty as a young girl.

I deliberately chose

oversized clothes.

They cover my flabby belly, right?

Let me show you.

Be patient.

You'll recover soon.

I heard that Rong Tianxia is looking for new projects.

You can help at his company.

I really want to.

But he doesn't let me do anything

at home,

let alone work at his company.

What about you?

What are your plans?

I'm not like you.

I'm not as competent as you.

Well,

if I were to look for a job,

I could only be a salesperson

or a receptionist.

My husband would surely say this to me,

"You're the CEO's wife now,

why would you work as a receptionist?

Don't embarrass yourself."

He'd surely see it that way.

Perhaps I can only stay at home

and look after the children.

I don't even want to think about that.

I'll just focus on raising my child for now.

There's nothing else I can do.

Before that, let's eat.

(You've put in effort, and so have I.)

Likewise, when you feel tired, I feel the same.

(The gap between us is wide.)

(We're not meant for each other.)

(When she learned to play golf)

(and forced herself to learn horse riding,)

didn't you realize

that Su Mo was the one

desperately chasing after you?

(If I see marriage as the goal in a relationship)

(while you don't,)

(there's no way for us)

(to stick to the end together.)

Finally, you came.

Has he been sitting there drinking the whole time?

Yes.

I can't drink.

Why didn't you stop him?

If I could stop him, why would I need you here?

Well, Wang.

You've drunk too much.

It's none of your business.

Well,

stop holding back.

Try to win her back.

Why should I?

Because you're a man.

So what?

Must men take the initiative when it comes to relationships?

In this era,

we're the disadvantaged group.

What should we do

to save your brother?

He's lowering the average EQ level

of the Shanghainese men.

Wang.

If you keep this up,

not even Cupid could help you.

In fact, when Su Mo

mentioned Chen Yiting,

your response should've been like this.

Let's show him.

Wang.

You're heartless.

I don't want to see Chen Yiting anymore.

And I don't want to see you anymore.

Dear.

Dear, please hear me out.

Please.

Even since I have you,

women out there mean nothing to me.

From now on, I'll only belong to you.

I'm your Prince Wang.

This won't work.

Come on.

Let me show you another classic example.

Watch closely.

Oh, I'm devastated.

Whenever I see Chen Yiting,

I feel so annoyed.

That Chen what?

Chen? Ting?

She has nothing to do with me.

What a loyal boyfriend.

Give me five.

You're not coming to the office tomorrow.

Take an acting class with Wang Jian.

Wang.

You should really learn from your little brother.

Do you know that?

In fact, Wang,

the appearance of Song Tianlin

shouldn't put you under so much pressure.

We all support you.

Tianlin and Chen Yiting aren't the hindrances

between us.

Even if there are more people who try to step in between,

I wouldn't care about them.

The hindrance between Su Mo and me,

as she put it,

there's an invisible wall.

I begin to doubt myself

that whether or not she will be happy

if she's with me.

Wang.

But isn't love supposed

to make someone overcome all hindrances

and forge forward?

Think about this.

Regardless of race,

class, gender,

height, or age,

all of these

mean nothing in the face of love.

There's nothing that love can't overcome.

Don't look at me like that.

To me, love is above all.

If I like the person,

I'll go forward no matter what.

If I don't, I couldn't care less about them.

Cheers.

He's truly an expert.

What an expert.

Do you want to order something else?

It's not enough, right?

That's enough for the two of us.

It'd be great if Qing were with us.

It's quiet to eat the sukiyaki hotpot

without her.

How's she doing now?

I think she's healing herself somewhere off-grid.

She doesn't answer my call.

Sometimes, she replies to my text

saying not to worry and she's fine.

I wonder what's wrong with you two.

Back then,

she was a mother-to-be,

while you were a woman in love.

Everyone had a bright future.

But now,

everything has changed.

We all still have a bright future ahead.

We're doing very well now.

Besides,

Qing will revive from rock bottom before long.

Are you sure?

Look at yourself now.

You looked radiant when you were in love,

and you had a rosy complexion.

But you've changed now.

You look dull and low-spirited.

Am I that awful?

Did you really break up with Mr. Wang?

Breaking up is not a joking matter.

So, what has happened?

Cong, can we not talk about this?

All right. We won't talk about this.

How about this?

Since you've already broken up with him,

I can introduce my cousin to you.

My mother always wanted to matchmake him with someone.

Do you want to give it a try?

Are you sure it's a good idea to go on blind dates

after I just broke up with someone?

People say

the only way to move on from a past relationship

is to start a new one.

If you're not willing to go on a blind date,

it means that you're still hung up on Wang Ju'an.

How could that be?

We're through.

I'm not hung up on him.

If you aren't,

stop hesitating.

My cousin was born in 1988.

He works in a bank

and is decent in every aspect.

He owns a car, a house, and a stable job.

Most importantly, he's not bald.

Why don't you give it a try?

Maybe after I'm done with my busy period.

Look.

I knew it.

You didn't really want to break up with him.

Are you still waiting for Mr. Wang

to come back to you?

Don't be ridiculous.

Well, don't worry.

I'll inform him about this.

What are you doing?

You're embarrassed to tell him,

but I can help you.

Stop it.

I'll go on the blind date.

Are you sure?

I'll go.

Good, I'll arrange it now.

Come on and eat. The soup is drying up.

Quick.

Have some meat. Is it nice?

Blind date?

She goes on a blind date?

We just broke up not long ago,

and this woman is going on a blind date.

I don't even start seeing new women.

And now, she's meeting a new man.

Women are indeed unpredictable.

My sincerity for her has all turned in vain.

This is unbelievable.

Blind date, huh?

Whatever.

Mr. Wang.

You're in the middle of a discussion.

I'll come in later.

Come on in and close the door.

Mr. Wang, why did you ask for me?

Su Mo is going to meet with a man.

Did you set this up?

Wait, where's your conscience?

Oh, Wang.

You can't blame Cong Rong for this.

One hand can't clap.

Right?

Come on and take the medicine.

So bitter.

Come on.

This man works in a bank.

He owns a car and a house. Plus, he's a registered resident in Shanghai.

I think he's compatible with Su Mo.

At least there won't be any gap between them

and they don't have to compromise for each other, right?

Mr. Wang, is anything wrong with this?

Yes, very wrong.

Compatible with each other?

Gap? Compromise?

I'll give you this one last chance.

Think twice before you speak.

The coffee shop at Binjiang Road, 3 PM.

Mr. Wang, where are you going?

What's the hurry?

Finish the medicine first.

Seriously?

You need this?

Are you sick?

Mr. Gu, you're 31, right?

According to the age reckoning.

We, Shanghainese, believe in that.

So, your hometown is in the southern part?

Yes.

Pretty good.

Me too.

I suppose we have similar living habits.

What's your request for housing?

I don't have specific requests for that.

It's impossible that you have no request at all.

Just shoot it. It's fine.

Honestly, you left a good impression on me

when I first saw you, Miss Su.

I have a stable job

with decent benefits.

I heard that your annual salary is 500,000.

More or less.

Well,

I'll be honest with you.

We don't have to stay with my parents after getting married.

I own a small apartment in the neighborhood of my mom's place.

It's just within walking distance,

suitable for taking care of my parents.

Mr. Gu, you're so honest.

You tell me everything during our first meeting.

To save our time.

If you think it's good, we can try it out.

If not, we'll leave.

Should we talk about something else?

Like your hobbies

or your plan for future

or dream.

You seem to enjoy chatting with each other.

You even talk about dreams and hobbies

with this three-tier dessert.

Who's this?

Quiet.

I don't know him.

You move on so fast.

You're seeing new guys now.

Excuse me, sir. Who are you?

I said, quiet.

I'm her boyfriend.

Ex-boyfriend.

You're denying me so fast.

Since you're his ex-boyfriend, please leave.

I suppose you know

it's always better not to make things worst.

Yes, I agree with you.

But keep quiet. I'm here to help you.

What about our child?

What child?

You should ask yourself.

What do you do with the baby in your belly?

I...

I...

Why startle?

Dude, I really can't bear to see you suffer

what you don't deserve.

That's why I came to uphold justice for you.

I attended this blind date because I trust Cong Rong.

How could she drag me into this mess?

That's right.

Miss Su, this is humiliating.

We'll go Dutch.

Yes.

Mr. Gu, it's not what you think.

Calm down, don't hurt the baby.

What on earth is wrong with you?

I'll pay for this.

People are seeing us.

Everything is all right.

Everything is all right.

I came to help you.

I know you didn't want to have this blind date.

You saw how petty he was.

He's not your cup of tea.

I knew you'd find this awkward,

so I came to help you.

You should be grateful to me.

Look at this.

Black tea in a tea bag?

He should've ordered something better.

Excuse me.

A pot of Earl Grey.

Have some dessert.

What's your deal?

Do you think my son is silly?

Cong Rong.

How could you do this?

Look at what you've done.

That stupid couple.

Aunt, please don't sound harsh.

Please hear me out.

Enough. Tell your mom

that we shall not see each other again.

This is too much disrespect for us.

I...

Cong, I'm truly sorry about that.

Wang Ju'an has gone overboard.

I didn't expect him to make such a scene.

Su Mo.

My relative cut ties with me

because of you.

You must explain to me

what happened between you and Wang Ju'an.

Explain?

What exactly do you want to do now?

He even messed up your blind date.

You should give your answer now.

[Song Tianlin]

Tianlin, what's up?

Is today a special day?

No.

I just want to have dinner with you today.

Thank you.

Please enjoy your meal.

Wang Jian told me

you like to eat smoked fish.

This restaurant serves the best smoked fish dish in Shanghai.

Have a taste.

Thank you.

Tianlin.

Hold up.

Su Mo.

I've been keeping this within myself.

At first, I chose not to tell

because it might affect your relationship with An.

After I learned of your breakup,

I was worried that you still dwelled on it.

But when I heard that you went on a blind date yesterday,

I think

your wound has started to heal up.

Tianlin, thank you for this considerate dinner.

This smoked fish looks really great.

But I can't eat this with you.

Because deep inside, I have a man

I want to share my meal with.

I know it seems contradictory.

I'm the one who broke it off.

However, I still can't move on

from the relationship.

Also, I can't see a new man

when I have someone in my heart.

The blind date is a different case.

But if you're the one who sits across from me,

I'll despise myself.

Hello.

Ju'an, where are you?

I'm driving.

Gosh.

You know what?

Tianlin is being weird today.

He was wearing a suit, bought a present,

and made a reservation at a restaurant.

I suspect he might be proposing

to Su Mo.

Propose?

Where's the restaurant? Send me the location.

[Wang Jian] Okay. Right away.

I heard about your story of the black wontons.

You fail to move on from the wonton

probably because you haven't tried Tangyuan before.

Not only wonton,

there are many other things, like egg pancakes,

the perfume, and the frog.

Tianlin, you know what?

You look cool when you pursue your dream.

You even motivated me

to think about studying design.

Because of you,

I got to notice another possibility in my life.

We'll be friends for life.

Right?

Of course.

I want to thank you for offering so many great ideas

for my studio.

Taste it.

It's yummy.

You should eat too.

The taste is authentic.

Hey, move.

What's wrong with the lift?

Did you propose?

Propose?

Where did you get this nonsense from?

She didn't even agree to date me,

let alone a proposal.

Did you fail?

It's better than missing out on this chance.

I...

I feel sorry about that.

As if.

You should be celebrating

because I got rejected.

Don't say things you don't mean.

Cut it out.

You think I'm a three-year-old kid?

I won't believe you.

I...

An.

Please don't give me any chance again.

Never, please.

We have to go down on foot.

Why can't we take the life?

It's closed. We're on the 19th level now.

How did Su Mo get down?

Yeah, how did she get down?

I can't walk anymore. Nineteen levels are too much.

Come on.

Stop it. I feel bad for Tianlin now.

He respects you as a brother.

Can you not behave like a petty guy?

I'm not laughing because of Tianlin.

Mind your own business.

Guys,

what should I do next?

I'm not going to act impulsively.

Every step I take must be on point.

And I will

-make her mine. -Make her yours.

What do you think?

I have an idea.

You can put up a huge confession ad

on the three main LED screens in Pudong

and let it run non-stop.

"Su Mo, you're an unsolvable question

that gets me captivated.

Su Mo, I love you."

What do you think?

You know, I'm the CEO of a conglomerate.

Come on, boy.

I have my pride, unlike you.

Forget about pride.

You have to lose something to get something.

Come on, Ju'an. I'm so worried about you.

Wang.

To deal with

a proud

and opinionated woman like Su Mo,

there's one surefire way. Do you want to know?

Please enlighten me.

This is the love-pursuing secret skill

spread across guys in the dorm

back in my college days.

It consists of three principles.

Firstly, to persist.

Secondly, keep persisting.

Thirdly,

non-stop persistence.

Good evening, dear.

What are you doing?

It's draughty out there. Please let me take shelter.

This is not a hotel. Please behave yourself.

Behave?

Did I do anything?

What are you doing?

Cong Rong's son lives right next door.

What if the kid sees this?

I don't care who will see.

It's my own business.

I've brought enough clothes to last a month

for a long battle with you.

Are you ready?

Are you insane?

Can you stop messing with me?

Until you hand me an olive branch.

What if I don't?

Don't force me.

Who's there?

Good evening, Xiangqing.

Here you go. You're hungry, right?

I'm sure you haven't had dinner yet.

I made this myself.

I don't usually eat junk food.

If I do, I prefer the braised beef series.

I can give you another flavor.

I'll accept your sincere offer

reluctantly.

You have quite a skill.

Not at all.

I just soaked it in the hot water.

Mr. Wang.

Well...

How long do you plan

to stay here?

How long?

Hard to say.

Until the day she accepts me.

Well, from what you know about her,

how long do you think she'll accept you again?

Given my understanding of her,

maybe within two weeks.

Mr. Wang.

You can stay here as much as you want.

Anyway, Xiangqing is usually at home alone.

It's lonely.

It's fine.

Buddy.

Here, wipe your mouth.

I'm too hungry.

I...

I welcome you to stay at my home.

Right?

It's indeed lonely staying here alone, right?

Yes.

I'm happy to have someone accompany me.

But I'm quite concerned about our dinners.

Yes.

Right?

Yes.

When I'm alone,

I always order takeout.

It's all junk food.

It's unhygienic but yummy.

However, you can't eat those foods.

Yes.

It's bad for your health.

Exactly.

It's not suitable for Mr. Wang.

Right?

So, I have an idea now.

I usually eat at Ms. Cong's place.

Really?

Yes.

Well, I just rustle up simple dishes.

Xiangqing's fine with anything.

But for you, I...

I'm afraid that you won't like my cooking.

Not a problem at all.

I'm fine with anything too.

I'm not picky.

Let's welcome a new member to the dining table.

Yeah.

Right.

It's my pleasure.

(He really makes himself at home)

(when he's at someone's place every day.)

(I can't just fix any food)

(for you.)

(If you weren't my superior,)

(I would...)

(Preparing meals for him is just simple.)

(Maybe Zhao Xiangqing has to do the laundry for him.)

(These are the snacks)

(to thank my boss, then.)

(Cong Rong, you can do this. Come on.)

(Mr. Wang.)

Well...

I've put your clothes and pants

in the washing machine.

But...

I know.

Please be understanding.

Got it.

You hand-wash them?

I hand-wash my own underwear.

Buy a washing machine.

Washing machine?

To wash underwear?

This is the way to wash them separately.

Okay.

Yes, a good idea.

I've never thought of it that way.

Please go on.

Kele.

Time for breakfast.

Good morning, Mr. Wang.

Morning.

Mr. Zhao, wake up. Time for breakfast.

He's got a loud voice.

Didn't you sleep well?

No, I slept soundly.

Did I disturb your sleep

last night?

Not at all.

♪Straying into a glamorous banquet♪

♪We have no way back♪

♪Time is like water within the palm♪

♪We can't catch hold of it♪

♪Blundering around this city♪

♪To find ourselves a spot♪

♪Many people are smitten with the fantasy♪

♪I savor the taste of collapse♪

♪My heart becomes impregnable, then♪

♪Until anxiety and exhaustion♪

♪Are crushed down by me♪

♪Straying into a glamorous banquet♪

♪We have no way back♪

♪Time is like water within the palm♪

♪We can't catch hold of it♪

♪Blundering around this city♪

♪To find ourselves a spot♪

♪Many people are smitten with the fantasy♪

♪I savor the taste of collapse♪

♪My heart becomes impregnable, then♪

♪Until anxiety and exhaustion♪

♪Are crushed down by me♪

♪I savor the taste of collapse♪

♪My heart becomes impregnable, then♪

♪Until anxiety and exhaustion♪

♪Are crushed down by me♪

♪Refusing to muddle along in the darkness♪

♪Vulnerable and defeated♪

♪I see a silver lining♪

♪I make a desperate attempt to break through♪

♪I have been honest♪

♪I have fought♪

♪I want to protect you♪

♪We will overcome♪

♪We will experience♪

♪To be fortresses behind each other's backs♪