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[The Outsider]

[Episode 31]

(No need for the hassle, Mrs. Zhong.)

Brewing tea is not a hassle.

I brought the American ginseng for Mr. Zhong.

He can make tea or soup

with it.

Thanks.

There are also

some red bird nests.

Please enjoy it. Don't give it to anyone.

You're welcome to visit us,

but you shouldn't have brought expensive gifts.

It's no bother at all.

And this is the VIP member card for the spa center.

Perfect for you to destress

with a massage.

How thoughtful of you.

Have some tea.

Okay.

It's not some fancy tea.

I hope you don't mind it.

Not at all.

And this is

the gift card from Ansheng.

Wait.

You keep

giving me expensive gifts.

I can't accept them.

Oh, goodness.

It's nothing.

It's...

What do you call it again?

Bride price

for the in-laws.

What?

Do you know what bride price is?

Bride price is paid by a son-in-law.

Don't use that word

or you'll create some misunderstanding.

Zhong Sheng sure did a good job

keeping our relationship a secret.

Do you know

that I'm dating Zhong Sheng now?

You're dating her now?

Really?

Yes.

Oh... Oh, my.

I didn't prepare anything.

Let me ask my husband to come back.

Mrs. Zhong.

It's not the time to make scallion pancakes.

I mean,

we should prepare a feast for you.

You are our future son-in-law.

You're too kind, Mrs. Zhong.

But I came here

without telling Zhong Sheng.

I have a problem,

and I need your help.

Not only are you handsome,

but you're also courteous.

Wang Jian.

You're such a darling!

How can I help?

Tell me.

I'll bring you the moon

if you want.

Thanks, Mrs. Zhong.

What took you so long?

The others are out now.

Hurry up.

Hurry.

I've been waiting for you.

Why did you come to the uni all of a sudden?

How else can I see you?

Come with me.

What for?

I have a lecture later.

Lecture?

Come on.

How long

do you plan to hide it from me?

What are you talking about?

Besides, my classmates will talk

when they see you summon me like that.

Don't talk back.

When are you going to tell me

that you have a boyfriend now?

Who told you?

Mo?

You don't need to know.

Tell me.

What's so good about living abroad?

You have a good boyfriend.

Why do you want to study abroad?

It's Wang Jian, isn't it?

That one-year exchange program

will help my studies and my career.

You landed yourself a rich future husband.

You don't need to work anymore.

I was hoping that I could rely on Su Mo

to get rich.

But now, I don't need to cozy up to her anymore.

I hit the jackpot.

Fortune smiles upon me now.

How unbelievable.

Tong Yaqin, are you done?

The exchange program and the relationship

can co-exist.

Wang Jian is just complicating things.

Or maybe he is afraid

that someone else

wants to date an excellent girl like me too.

Wake up.

If you're abroad,

you'll be away from him.

What if he were seduced by another woman?

You'd regret it deeply.

With the current technology,

anyone can cheat in a matter of seconds.

I was watching the news another day.

A woman had an affair

with the guy she carpooled together.

You're abandoning Wang Jian in Shanghai.

I'm worried about your relationship.

First of all, Wang Jian is not a player.

And secondly, if he proved to be a player,

why would I want to be with him?

Why won't you listen to me?

Every finance professor suggested

that I take up this offer

Why shouldn't I?

What could possibly be more important?

You are unreasonable.

You won't understand anyway.

I'll go back to my lecture.

Put yourself in my shoes.

If not, forget it.

Foolish!

You just ruined

your relationship with a rich man!

You won't even have a place to cry

soon.

This stupid child.

Aren't you on a break?

But you spent the entire break

offering legal advice.

I am a lawyer

fighting for the public interest.

It's my job

to help others.

I'm serious.

I just realized that my knowledge

can be put to good use.

So I'm happy with it.

Well,

if you're becoming a community lawyer,

does it mean...

You think Shang Chun just cast me out

of the law industry?

He isn't that powerful.

I had a plan

a long time ago.

I told myself that I would pass the bar exam

when I was studying at the university.

And after I graduate,

I would work in a decent law firm.

When I'm 35 years old,

I would become a partner.

When I'm 50 years old, I would become a community lawyer.

And when I'm 60,

I would write a book about my life.

Impressed?

I have achieved the first few goals.

Truth be told,

after I left LK,

I did a lot of thinking.

I realized

that the milestones set by my innocent,

inexperienced 20-year-old self

might not suit my core values at all.

And luckily,

the NGO organization

for which I worked part-time

came to offer me a full-time position.

I accepted it without hesitation.

To achieve your dream in advance,

who doesn't like that?

So don't worry.

I love

my current job.

I don't feel forced at all.

I'm glad to hear that.

Thank you.

Ever since we met,

you have always been the one to cheer me up.

Please don't say that.

I just went on a boring rant

just now.

However,

you are my lucky charm.

If it weren't for you,

I would still be drowning in my work

on my desk.

It's different now.

Because I no longer have to ask

if my work is meaningful or not.

The people I helped

gave me the answer with their smiles.

I envy you.

Don't be.

Join me.

We can help those in need

together.

I'm serious.

My bad.

I brought up work again.

I'm sorry.

Yes, I'm on a break now.

Yes, you are.

So from tomorrow onward,

relax.

I'll come here tomorrow morning

and we can go have a delicious breakfast

before traveling a bit.

For real?

Thanks.

Your local guide, Mo, is at your service.

Do you like it?

Yes.

It's such a beautiful place.

Even the air smells sweet.

There is a tea plantation over there.

The air is even crisper.

[Zhuxing Bridge]

We talked about my dream yesterday.

What about your dream?

My dream?

I guess

I want to leave home.

To leave my parents and my brother.

Do I sound cold?

Well, you don't know what they are like anyway.

I do.

I have met them.

You have?

I couldn't get in touch with you

last time,

so

without your permission,

I went to see your family. I'm sorry.

I found it absurd.

They weren't worried about you.

Instead, they complained

about how you stopped sending them money.

Don't feel sorry for me.

This is who they are,

so I stop talking to them.

I can even imagine what they told you.

Because I grew up with those words.

Having a daughter is useless.

A son is the one that can carry the Mo's bloodline.

When I decided to leave Shanghai,

I told them

that I broke up with Shang Chun.

That I would no longer

be their ATM.

And here I am.

I have no parents,

no sibling,

and no boyfriend.

I guess I have achieved my dream.

Actually,

I'm happy for you.

You made your way out.

It's amazing.

You escaped,

but don't run away from problems.

Don't deny yourself the joy of life

because of what they put you through.

You can't hide here forever.

You know that, don't you?

Please believe me.

You're still young.

You still have hope.

I'm not telling you to follow everything I said.

But do think about

what you want to do,

what you like to do.

And let me know.

Whatever you do,

you have my support.

Where do we go next?

Let's head back.

People still need my help.

Be patient.

Please leave your contact here.

Give me a moment.

Summarize your demand here,

and Mr. Zhou

will look into your query.

This is the contract.

Let's be patient.

There are three copies.

Let's begin one by one.

Everyone.

Mr. Zhou

came to see Mo today.

We shouldn't bother him that much,

right?

We just want to thank Mr. Zhou.

Place your gifts here.

I'll make sure Mr. Zhou takes them home.

Okay. Thanks, Mr. Zhou.

Thanks.

Take care, everyone!

Call me if you need any help.

Bye.

Look at their gifts.

I appreciate them,

but please return them.

No, accept them.

We owe it to you.

Enjoy your time together.

Mr. Huo.

You got the wrong idea.

We're not together.

No.

We all hang out with friends,

don't we?

I should get going now.

See you, Mr. Huo.

The villagers here are so friendly.

They definitely are.

What else makes me

stay here?

I haven't had a fulfilling day

for a long time.

I now understand

why you love

being a community lawyer.

It does feel rewarding to help others.

Everything I said to you

can be used against me.

[Sanqiao Atrium]

Mrs. Zhong, it's okay.

She has her temper.

I'm used to it.

I'm sorry, Wang Jian.

I

let you down.

I can't face you at all.

Don't say that.

However... Well, how should I put it?

Zhong Sheng has a lot of faith

in your character.

It doesn't mean anything.

If she won't stay,

why don't you follow her?

You can just apply to a desperate foreign uni...

I mean,

a random university.

Then, you can spend time with her

and keep her.

She cannot be chained.

She can throw a tantrum at me,

but I can never do the same.

Besides, I have thought about your suggestion.

But my family, especially my eldest brother,

all keep a close eye on me.

After the NCEE,

they wanted to send me to study abroad.

I argued a lot with them

because I wanted to stay

for Zhong Sheng.

Everyone moved on from that already,

but if I tell Ju'an I want to study abroad now,

he is going to roast me alive.

Wang Jian,

in Shanghai, we don't want to marry someone

who has a complicated family background.

I understand if your parents are strict with you,

but they have passed away.

It doesn't make sense

that your brother has a tight grip on your life.

Ju'an can't stop me, Mrs. Zhong.

I just don't want to make a scene.

Don't worry. After I marry Zhong Sheng,

I'll treat her like a princess.

I'll move out

and won't live with my brother.

You're so considerate, Wang Jian.

Zhong Sheng is a stubborn fool.

I can't believe her.

Can I

hold what you said against you?

You'll treat Zhong Sheng like a princess.

Keep this promise.

And don't ever forget it

when you marry her.

Yes, Mrs. Zhong.

I can give you my word.

It's a promise.

Marry her...

Why hadn't I thought about it?

Well...

Enjoy, Mrs. Zhong.

I have to go now.

Where are you going?

Not much left.

Yes.

Buy another bottle for me.

No.

So the honeymoon period is over.

You won't even buy me gifts anymore.

Unless you fix my frog.

What happened to your pet?

Its leg fell off

and I can't glue it back.

Its leg fell off?

I'll buy a new one then.

No, I want the current one.

Fine.

I'll search for its components online.

Anyway, Ms. Zhang seems to have something

to say about the plan

for Phase Two.

There will be a meeting about it soon.

Do you want to talk to her prior?

No need.

I know Zhang Yanan well enough.

She wants profit without risk.

But it's impossible.

The idea of a cultural corridor

came to me when my father was still around.

But my dad

was not an educated man.

Don't say that.

But it's true.

He wasn't interested in cultural heritage.

We argued many times about it.

Wang Jianming could stop me

because he is my father.

Zhang Yanan

is nobody.

[Song Tianlin]

Hello?

I'm telling you. It won't work.

Where are you?

Am I your brother or not?

What happened?

It's noisy.

Wang Jian did something.

Please come home.

Get over here.

Hurry up.

Let me go.

Give it to me.

You're tearing my shirt.

I'll be there.

I'll send you home first.

Okay.

Handle this.

Listen up, Wang Jian.

[Household Register]

I don't care about what you do.

Shut it.

I just don't want to be held liable.

Ju'an will have the final say.

Tell him everything.

He'll tell you if you have lost your mind.

What's going on?

After Jian came home, he took our household register

and his bank card from the safe.

I knew something was up,

so I asked him to wait for you to come back.

However, he wouldn't wait.

What's the matter?

Wang Jian wants to get married.

With who?

With his darling, the smart girl.

She's my darling!

Shut it.

The more I think about it,

the deeper the irony is.

The baby son Wang Jianming

cherished so much

wants to marry a bratty girl.

Shut up!

Stay out of my business.

Tianlin.

I'm telling you.

Listen up! I can't stop you,

but Ju'an definitely will.

-Shut up! -Enough!

Ju'an.

When your relationship with Mo

hit a wall,

did I help you?

Did I give you ideas?

I will lose all respect for you

if you stop me now.

I didn't say you can't date Zhong Sheng.

I just think that it's unwise to marry her this soon.

Exactly.

Shut up.

Say that again.

Leave us be.

But why?

University students can get married.

Why are you stopping me?

Because you're still young

and Zhong Sheng is studying.

You have yet to learn many things.

If your relationship

is meant to be,

it can stand the trial of time.

You want to marry her.

Give me a reason

why?

A reason?

Because I love her. I love her

to death.

If you stand in the way,

I will fight you.

I'm not afraid of you.

You can't do anything anyway.

Enough!

I...

I'll move out!

I'm not your son,

so you don't get to control my life.

If you won't give Zhong Sheng and me

your blessing,

I'll find a lawyer tomorrow

and get my part of the inheritance.

You keep saying that I might misuse the inheritance,

but that's just your excuse to boss me around.

I own Ansheng's shares too

and the term of the trust is near.

I can give everything to Zhong Sheng,

so you don't get to say no.

He's crazy.

So that happened.

To my dismay.

But they left me with no choice,

so I had to bite back.

Wang Jian,

I appreciate your determination.

But falling out

with your family

is too...

They forced me.

I can concede everything,

but not when it comes to my relationship with Zhong Sheng.

I want to be with her.

Now and forever.

But you can't abandon your family.

It's not right.

It'll be awkward in the future.

I was hoping that Zhong Sheng and you

could have a happy ending.

Don't worry, Mrs. Zhong.

My heart only belongs

to Zhong Sheng.

Even death

cannot do us part.

Zhong Sheng is so lucky

to have you as her boyfriend.

So, Mrs. Zhong, will you give us your blessing?

Of course.

I wish you plenty of happiness.

That's wonderful.

As long as Zhong Sheng says yes,

we'll get the marriage certificate right away.

Wait.

Have you talked to Zhong Sheng about this?

Not yet.

Zhong Sheng hasn't agreed to marry you

and you decided to abandon your family already?

That's unwise.

Mrs. Zhong,

a proposal is an important event.

It's not something you bring up plainly.

I want to give Zhong Sheng

a memorable proposal.

So romantic that she'll be touched

even when she's 80 years old.

That's why I need to plan it meticulously.

Jian is not back yet?

He

is very determined.

I think

the honeymoon period

got into

his head.

If he gets married, it's going to be a problem.

They will do something

before Zhong Sheng leaves to study abroad.

If Wang Jian changes his mind in a year,

the girl will take half of our inheritance away.

This is exactly what they say.

The poor will come at the rich when given a chance.

Not everyone is like you.

What about me?

Just to warn you, don't push him too far.

Or he'll do something reckless.

Leave.

You can rotate the wristwatch.

I gave you the pancakes already.

What about my change?

Oh, sorry.

I'll be right on it.

People just scan the code

and leave after they pay.

Sorry.

You touched the pancake before you touched the money.

Is the pancake even clean?

I...

I removed my gloves!

I...

Hi, how many pancakes would you like?

Hi, Mr. Zhong.

Hi.

You are...

I'm Wang Ju'an.

Wang Ju...

The CEO of Ansheng?

You're Wang Jian's brother?

Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you too.

I brought some fruit with me to visit you.

You're too courteous.

You shouldn't have brought anything.

Are you free now?

It's not a huge shop, and we don't have

a lot of customers,

but I do have some work now.

If you don't mind,

can we talk next door?

Will it do?

Sure.

Here.

Have some tea.

My sister and her husband,

Su Mo's parents,

sent some Taiping Houkui tea from Anhui.

Try it.

Thanks.

I came

to apologize on Wang Jian's behalf.

Apologize?

Yes.

Why?

Wang Jian is a good kid.

He always helps me out here.

He is a passionate kid

and I'm sure he has given you a lot of trouble

because Zhong Sheng will be studying abroad soon.

Oh, this.

Yes.

Zhong Sheng wants to study abroad

and I support her.

But my wife and I

are worried about her safety

as she will be on her own.

We support Zhong Sheng's decision to go outside,

but we empathize with Wang Jian very well.

We don't blame him.

So you didn't know.

Know what?

Afraid that his relationship with Zhong Sheng will fall apart

after she studies abroad,

Wang Jian wants to marry Zhong Sheng now.

Marry Zhong Sheng?

Yes.

I know this decision

is...

Great!

Great?

Well, yes.

My neighbor's son went to study abroad too.

He found himself a wife there,

but the wife refused to move to China.

And so, he decided to never return.

My wife and I are so worried that this might happen.

After all, she's our only child.

If Wang Jian marries her now,

it will reassure us a lot.

So Wang Jian is willing to marry her?

It's not about that.

Don't you think they are both too young to get married?

Young? No.

Zhong Sheng is 20 years old.

How old is Wang Jian?

22.

Perfect!

They are too young.

It'll affect Zhong Sheng's studies.

But I heard

that if a girl gets married before her graduation

and gives birth to a baby as soon as possible,

she will have advantages when she goes job-hunting after graduation.

Isn't it better

for her career and future?

But they met each other in high school.

I

don't think they have spent enough time together.

I beg to differ.

They saw each other every day in high school.

How many couples actually

spend that much time together before marriage?

My wife and I

only dated for three months before we tied the knot.

And we are still together now.

Right?

Your love story is enviable.

But it's different now.

The earlier you marry,

the more likely you get a divorce.

They are too young for marriage.

There are too many variables.

Anything could happen.

What could happen?

You're afraid that they will get a divorce?

I'm the bride's father, and I'm not afraid of that.

So, why is that an issue for you?

Unless you are worried

that Zhong Sheng is after your inheritance?

Let's be clear.

Wang Jian wants to marry my daughter.

It's not the other way around.

Besides,

my daughter isn't someone like that.

If she ever gets a divorce,

I can reassure you

that she will want no part

of your inheritance.

Please don't get me wrong, Mr. Zhong.

I don't mean it in a bad way.

Zhong Sheng is a kind girl.

We all see that.

You know what?

You don't want

Zhong Sheng to study abroad alone.

Why don't you ask her to stay here first?

Once she graduates,

I will let Wang Jian accompany her to study abroad.

If they break up before that,

I will nonetheless keep the promise

and fund her studies.

You and your wife can accompany her.

I will pay all expenses.

Money, money, money.

Your concern is money.

I'm telling you.

Zhong Sheng

is out of Wang Jian's league.

She doesn't need the help.

I got your message now.

But whether or not

they will get married, that's their business.

None of us should meddle in it.

My father passed away when I was young.

I am Wang Jian's brother,

so his business is my business.

Brother?

So you're also Wang Siwei's brother?

That's right.

Explain to me, then.

When Wang Siwei

almost made me lose my arm,

where were you?

Why were you absent?

Both of us live in Shanghai.

And this is the first time we met.

Why didn't you come and apologize to me

with a fruit basket back then?

And you call yourself a brother?

I think there is a misunderstanding between us.

Once you calm down,

you can think about what I said.

I will take my leave now.

See you never.

Take your fruit with you too.

Spewing

those fancy words

just to say that he doesn't want anyone to get his slice of cake.

[Good Morning Scallion Pancake]

Morning, madam.

Throw it far away.

We don't want the city council to fine us again.

All right.

How many times have I told you

to close the lid?

You're wasting electricity!

Why did you buy a fruit basket?

Guess who I met today?

What's wrong?

What's with the long face?

You argued with a customer?

Jeez.

I can't catch a break at all.

Why did you open the Taiping Houkui tea?

I told you that I would give it to someone as a present.

I can't open it?

An heir of the Ansheng Group

is about to be our son-in-law.

I can't have a cup of quality tea now?

So you already knew?

You're right.

We should treat ourselves better.

I'll brew some tea now.

How could that happen?

It's in your blood.

His temper is just like yours.

And Wang Jian gets his stubbornness from you.

However, you shouldn't worry about it.

Zhong Sheng might not say yes.

Might, you say.

First love is always the most blinding.

What if she says yes?

Either way,

you have to stay out of it now.

Your relationship

with Wang Jian

and Zhong Sheng's parents will be strained.

I'll talk to them.

I don't think they'll listen to you.

That's their decision. I have to do something.

Then tell Zhong Sheng

that if she's still

with Wang Jian

after graduation,

I will throw them the most extravagant wedding ever.

They say the movie is great.

There's no one here.

Do we have the theater to ourselves?

No way.

Let's take the first row.

Won't it be too close to the screen?

Not at all.

I come to this theater often.

The first row is the sweet spot.

Trust me.

[Your cold shoulder can't deter my burning passion.]

Look.

♪When you pass by♪

♪The clouds remain still, and the wind holds its breath♪

[Despite the raging storm, I will not let go of you.]

♪My mind is somehow stirred♪

♪I appear indifferent♪

♪But I can't hide my burning desire♪

[Your happiness is my raison d'être.]

♪Unspoken♪

♪But we all know it♪

♪We're not good at revealing our true selves♪

♪The deeper the love, the plainer the words♪

♪Whenever I miss you♪

Zhong Sheng.

♪My true self♪

The sun embraces the land.

The moon kisses the ocean.

When you look at me,

my life has meaning.

Just like streams unite with the rivers,

breeze unites with the wind,

we belong together

and I don't ever want to be separated from you.

♪I hide the feelings of love and deliberately refute them♪

Marry me, Zhong Sheng.

Let me protect you for the rest of my life.

♪Unwilling to hand over myself to you♪

Is this a joke?

No, I'm serious.

Marry me.

[Marry Me]

♪When you pass by♪

♪The clouds remain still, and the wind holds its breath♪

Marry me, Zhong Sheng.

[Our love story doesn't end here.]

♪My mind is somehow stirred♪

♪I appear indifferent♪

A year of an exchange program at Boston University.

That's like an express ticket to success.

No, you can't go.

You landed yourself a rich husband.

You don't need to work anymore.

♪We thought love doesn't need to be expressed♪

Wang Jian, don't just stand there!

Go after her.

Go!

♪Always lukewarm to each other♪

Zhong Sheng! Zhong Sheng!

Don't go.

Don't go.

What's wrong?

What's wrong?

Why did you pull that stunt?

I wanted to give you a surprise.

A surprise?

More like a jump scare.

Stop being this childish.

Childish?

You don't want to marry me?

We are university students.

Marriage is too soon.

But you're studying abroad. What if...

What if I fall in love with someone else?

What if I ditch you?

Why can't you trust me?

No, I...

If you trust me,

don't do this again.

Where are you going?

It's none of your business.

Let me accompany you.

What about the others?

You'll leave them high and dry?

I'm too ashamed to go back.

I'll text them and tell them

to go home.

How can you do that?

You brought all of them here

and then threw them away.

That's the most irresponsible thing I've seen.

Go back and talk to them.

Okay. Don't be mad.

What about you?

I said, you don't need to care about me.

Okay. Okay.

Go.

Calm down.

Su Mo, why are you taking his side?

Isn't it wonderful

that you and Zhong Sheng

are marrying the Wang brothers?

Aunt,

I'm happy that Wang Jian and Zhong Sheng are dating.

But they are students now.

Marriage is not their priority.

What's wrong with being a student?

Zhong Sheng wants to get a Ph.D. in the future.

She'll be more than 30 years old

when she's done.

If she can't get married when she's studying,

she'll be old and single.

I'm not saying that she has to wait that long.

But after she gets her bachelor's degree, at least.

What's the difference?

I have done my research.

University students are legally allowed to get married.

You have a more traditional mindset

than us.

Uncle, say something.

I have no comment.

I'm staying out of this.

You once told me

that you would love to keep Zhong Sheng by your side for a few more years.

So you're okay

with marrying her off now?

Zhong Sheng is determined to study abroad.

Whether she gets married or not,

she doesn't want to stay by my side.

It will only reassure me

if I know someone is looking after her.

Zhong Sheng is barely 20 years old.

And you want her to get married already.

What will she make of it?

Are you worried about Zhong Sheng

or Wang Ju'an?

Uncle, you misunderstood Wang Ju'an.

I don't care.

It doesn't matter.

Even if he thinks that Zhong Sheng is in it for the profit,

what does it change?

We just want Zhong Sheng to have a reliable husband.

Besides, Zhong Sheng is a catch.

She has the look, the talent,

and the character.

In fact, I think

that Wang Jian got lucky.

I don't care what others say.

I only care about Zhong Sheng's interest.

She wants to study abroad.

And at the moment,

there is a loyal man

who is willing to wait for her

and support her.

Who am I to turn him down?

My daughter

can now pursue her dream

freely.

Why should I get in her way?

Uncle.

But you...

Enough.

No need to persuade me.

Others will talk.

I'll let them be.

I can ignore them.

As long as my daughter can achieve her dream,

even if others say

we are being opportunistic,

I'll endure it.

Dad. Who said that?

Sheng, this is not

what it's like.

Zhong Sheng, why are you here?

Who said it?

It must be Wang Siwei.

I'll talk to him.

What about Siwei?

Wang Ju'an came to me

and asked me to stop you two from getting married.

What?

So he thinks

that I'm dating Wang Jian

for his money?

And if I marry Wang Jian,

it'll look as if you were trading me out, huh?

All of you got the wrong idea.

He didn't mean it.

No, he meant it.

He wanted to separate us.

Zhong Sheng, let's get married now.

Let's prove them wrong.

Quit being childish.

Are we getting married just to prove someone wrong?

Of course not.

But I want to marry you.

If they meddle further,

you'll break up with me.

We should...

So, in the end, you still don't trust me.

I do trust you.

Why are you dating me, then?

Don't you want to marry me too?

Exactly.

You're his girlfriend.

That means you want to marry him, no?

And if you marry him,

your dad and I will feel much more reassured.

Dad, what is your take?

Marry him.

Why not?

Even if something might happen in the future,

it's a worthy gamble.

Gamble?

Who am I to you?

Darling.

We're doing this for you.

Your dad and I

are not greedy people. You know it.

You aren't,

so I am now?

I don't understand.

I just want to study abroad for one year.

How can it turn out this way?

You can study abroad.

Just marry me before you leave.

You're my girlfriend already.

Why can't you marry me?

Am I just a plaything to you?

Marriage is the only thing you want?

Yes.

If I don't marry you, it means I'm toying with your feelings.

I...

Okay. I won't toy with you anymore.

Forget about this relationship.

Let's break up.

-Sheng! -Zhong Sheng.

What...

How did things end up like this?

♪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♪