Original subtitles

♪ Trapped in primal shackles ♪

♪ Waiting for you to land ♪

♪ Seeing you like seeing another me ♪

♪ Encountered and missed, sealing all memories ♪

♪ My heart has been crushed ♪

♪ Never healed ♪

♪ The me in your eyes ♪

♪ Stubborn and fragile, most afraid of being neglected ♪

♪ Arrogant is who I am ♪

♪ A shell that locks my heart ♪

♪ An unfinished suspense novel ♪

♪ Waiting for you to hold my hand ♪

♪ Accompany me in continuing to write ♪

♪ Writing until the moment of the ending ♪

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

♪ Souls with the same color ♪

♪ You are the light within me ♪

♪ In the mundane life ♪

♪ Tasting thrilling moments ♪

♪ Finally, light shines upon me ♪

♪ In the dark corners ♪

♪ Accompany me in breaking free from shackles ♪

=Twilight=

=Episode 33=

Well, Mr. Qi?

Do you like it?

Are you scared?

I'm not.

This place is great, but I can't write a script in here.

Why?

The view is great.

Screenwriters need to be more grounded.

Here, my inspiration is more fantastical.

Look.

But you don't have to write here.

This place will be your office.

Meeting with friends or with business partners

can all take place here.

I don't go to the office to meet my friends.

It's fine. I don't need it.

Why?

I picked this place out just for you.

In that case, you can turn this place into your office.

I have one.

This is yours.

It's okay.

Ms. Cao, Mr. Qi, the screenwriters are here.

Let's get to the meeting.

Mr. Qi...

Let me introduce someone.

This is Huan Hui's new literary director, Qi Lianshan.

Mr. Qi used to be a screenwriter.

His "Chasing the Wind"

won the Qingcheng Film Festival's Best Original Screenplay Award.

Welcome.

Thank you.

You're right.

Sorry, I'm late.

Where did you go?

Something happened on the way.

I got held up.

What is this?

(Qi Lianshan's Award) Nothing much.

Remember we won an award?

The award was never collected.

They told me to pick it today.

I agreed and dropped by to grab it.

Look at this mess.

Ms. Zhao, this is the person I mentioned just now.

Qi Lianshan, screenwriter of "Chasing the Wind".

Qi Lianshan?

You're Huan Hui's new literary director?

This is his mentor, Jia Zhen.

Jia, this is Ms. Zhao of Scarecrow Productions.

Well-met.

Let's sit.

- Sit. - Sit, please.

Here is the thing.

Qi Lianshan has always been with Mr. Jia.

Why would he go to Ms. Cao?

Because Mr. Jia puts great importance in honor.

It just so happens that Ms. Cao needed more talents,

so Qi Lianshan was sent over to help.

What a surprise. Look.

He even won an award.

Wang Yang, don't mention it.

That's why this project will have no problems.

With Qi Lianshan in charge and his mentor, Jia Zhen,

overseeing things, and directing, the project will be a success.

Wait, Wang Yang.

Let's not boast.

Ms. Zhao, to me, success depends on luck, timing, and effort.

All three are needed.

As wordsmiths, or writers, we can only guarantee that the script

will have no problems or issues.

As for the overall success, it depends on the production team

and the director.

Well said.

Yes.

Just listen to him.

He's so solemn and thorough.

I've always taken responsibility for my words and my work.

If I work, I have to be responsible.

What an artisan.

We look forward to working with your team.

Stop that. It stinks.

Have you gone mad?

120,000 yuan per episode.

Is that really okay?

I even think the price I'm asking is so low.

Would you believe me?

Tonight, that woman will send a contract draft to me.

Just based on that?

Just wait and see.

Fine.

Stop drinking that.

It's so bitter.

Let's get a proper drink.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Let's go.

(Recents: Qi Lianshan)

When I read through episode six, I thought that scene had a problem.

Maybe we can change our perspectives.

Let's not be so loyal to the original story?

No, in my mind, I think our story needs to be tightened up.

Everything is too scattered right now.

Of course, we have also discussed spreading out the arcs

to give the story more depth.

But... Should we spread out the story or tighten it up?

I think it's better to tighten it up.

No matter what, the logic must make sense.

No, I think... I think you might be asking for too much.

Have you ever wondered if it's an execution problem?

It sounds interesting and the discussion is quite engaging,

but once you listen to the recordings, you might be confused.

Mr. Qi.

What should we do next?

I think, in trying to push the plot,

we've all forgotten about the characters.

The first task of a screenwriter is to find who the characters are.

In one scene, be it the writers, actors, or viewers,

they should all feel the same thing.

If the writers can't figure out the words,

then how can the characters speak?

Actors will find it awkward, and the viewers will be repulsed, right?

I think right now the most important task might be to

reorganize our cast.

Okay.

Let's start with the first episode and edit it all.

Okay.

Liu Xia.

Why are you sleeping here?

You're back.

Why are you back so late?

I was in a meeting just now when you called me,

so my phone didn't ring.

When I called you, you didn't answer.

I thought you might have fallen asleep.

I didn't think you would be here.

Come, sit with me.

When I called you, I was in a bad mood.

I'm fine now.

What happened?

Nothing.

Just some work issues.

It's all good now.

Are you hungry?

I bought some dumplings.

I'll heat them up.

It's fine. I ate.

What were you busy with?

You can't even answer my calls.

I've been in meetings all day long.

On a scale of one to ten, how were you today?

One.

Just one...

How about now?

Now,

100.

100.

Okay.

I'm sleepy.

Let's sleep here.

I can't get up.

Enough. One...

For me?

Who else?

What dishes?

Look for yourself.

Let's see.

Good for you.

I've been craving this for a few days.

All better now.

No poison, right?

How do you know it?

Don't eat it, or you will die.

Wait.

I was joking.

Why can't you take a joke?

I'll eat it even if it's poisoned.

Look at yourself.

Let's try the food you made just for me.

How does it taste?

Delicious.

The food is mainly to thank you for helping me.

As for that day,

I'll assume you were drunk.

Let's both forget about it.

From now on, we'll continue on as usual.

I wasn't drunk.

My feelings were real.

On another topic, the Tree Planting Day is coming.

Do we have to

keep this act going?

It was real from the beginning.

Why does it look like the leaves are wilting?

No, it's not that bad.

It looks fine.

Why would it wilt?

Are you serious?

Yes.

Maybe we can save it?

Of course.

We definitely can save it.

It will live.

Wait.

Are we speaking in code?

What did you mean?

Give me an answer.

Yes or no?

Eat your food, chatterbox.

Wait. Give me an answer, or I can't eat anything.

I'm off.

Wait. Where are you going?

Let go.

Why?

Okay.

Eat your food.

I'll take it as a yes.

(Su City TV Station)

Hello, Ran.

You're still here, Jing?

I'm off now. Bye.

Bye.

We're going to eat.

Go ahead.

Bye.

Bye.

See you later.

Bye.

Let's get dinner together.

There's a newcomer in the newsroom department.

Everyone's throwing him a welcoming party.

And I was invited along.

Nothing we can do.

Everyone's going.

It will be bad if you don't go.

It's okay.

The two of us will have more chances to meet up, right?

I'm off.

Go on.

See you.

Don't drink so much.

I'm not drinking.

When you get home, message me.

I thought you would drive me home.

Okay.

I am at your service 24/7.

Okay?

We're in public.

So what?

We're in public.

Do you want to be featured in rumors?

Wait.

Do we need that?

We're already together.

Lian Jingyun.

I haven't said yes.

Dream on.

Yes, but our tree is already sprouting.

Lower your voice.

Let's go.

A toast to Feng, Ran, we are happy to have you here.

- Welcome. - Welcome.

Thank you.

Thanks.

It's okay.

I have a few words to say.

Don't worry.

You can eat while I talk.

Firstly, I'm happy to be working with you.

Secondly, I am glad that I can be reunited with

my old classmate, Jin Ran.

Let's have another drink!

What?

- You were classmates? - Classmates?

What's going on?

Wait.

If you're old classmates, the two of you should toast first.

Yes, Ran.

Bumping into an old classmate is fate.

You have to share a toast.

Wait. He's drinking wine, but I'm drinking soda.

It's fine.

It doesn't make a difference.

Right?

Sure.

It's all in the soda.

Okay.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Ran, you're so mean.

Feng said you were old classmates.

Why didn't you tell us?

Am I right?

Yeah.

I didn't have a chance to.

There's a reason for that.

What is it?

Back in university, she was the most beautiful girl in the class.

See?

I don't need to tell you about her beauty, right?

Yeah.

In grades, she was the best too.

Back when I was studying, I was so bad.

Back then, I was so useless.

I had a crush on her, but I wouldn't confess to her.

What?

A crush?

He has a crush on you.

It's rare for admirers to confess their feelings without prompting.

Right?

Wait.

There's nothing to be scared of.

I'm not lying either.

Back then, you were the top student every year.

What does that have to do with this?

Ignore him. Let's eat.

Jin Ran.

I'm happy to be working with you on this project.

I look forward to learning from you.

We'll be helping each other.

Come.

Wait.

You two hid such a big secret from us.

Just one toast won't do.

You need to be punished.

What do you think?

A punishment?

Yeah!

What's the punishment?

Feng, why don't you drink three glasses right now?

Yeah.

Down three glasses now.

- Three glasses. - Really?

Sure.

You can pour for yourself.

Drink one now.

He's good at drinking.

Can I drink?

Oh, permission is needed.

Sure. Drink up.

That's a yes.

Feng!

Really?

Don't give him too much.

Okay.

Nice.

Come.

Next.

Second glass.

Let's stop at two.

Don't drink too much at once.

There's one more.

One last glass.

Pour it all out.

Yes, pour it all.

Enough.

Stop it.

Okay. I'll stop.

Yes, stop drinking.

No, I have to.

Nicely done.

Amazing.

Stop clapping and eat up.

Come on.

Let's eat.

You too.

This dish is great.

What do you want?

I'll get it for you.

I can do it myself.

Do you need water?

It's okay.

So caring.

Enough. Focus on your food.

Let's eat.

It's good. Try some.

Show off... (Su City TV Station)

Mr. Wu.

Don't you think Ran and Han Feng would be a great couple?

Yeah.

During that dinner, I could tell that they would be a great match.

Right?

Han Feng?

Erm.

Great match with who?

Go back to work.

Yes, sir.

Hey, answer me.

Well, it's like this.

Jin Ran is very talented.

To have a few admirers is normal.

Don't take those rumors to heart.

I learned that myself.

Stop. No lessons.

Who likes her?

Who's trying to woo her?

Hey, answer me.

Who is it?

It's okay.

What do you mean by that, Wu?

(Borman Counseling Center)

The money is ready.

How about your side?

Don't worry, Mr. Zhu.

Everything has been arranged.

Why did Jiang Siyan offer to terminate the contract?

It was so sudden. I don't know either.

Still, I think it's good news.

You really think so?

You should be on your guard when things go wrong.

I don't want to see any mistakes in this matter.

Please don't worry.

I followed your orders to the letter.

I did not give you any orders.

There is nothing, contractually or financially, between us.

Yes.

If anything happens,

you will remain unscathed.

You can reduce Borman to ashes at any moment.

You are my savior.

I'll never forget that.

I'll see myself out.

Mr. Yang.

After Aoran terminated the contract with us,

which company did they go with?

I think they are cooperating with Liu Xia.

When did it happen?

When I was contacting Aoran about the contract,

I heard Jiang Siyan's assistant mention it.

I'm asking when.

I don't know when did it happen.

It must've been after our contract ended.

Has she called you?

No.

(Recording Files)

(New Folder)

(Hengming - Zhu Mingyuan2.m4a)

(I did not give you any orders.)

(There is nothing, )

(contractually or financially, between us.)

(Yes.)

(If anything happens, )

(you will remain unscathed.)

(You can reduce Borman)

(to ashes at any moment.)

(You are my savior.)

(I'll never forget that.)

(It's Xiaohua, Miss Liu.)

(I'd like to meet you tonight)

(around 7:00 PM, )

(is that okay?)

(Yes. Stay safe.)

Miss!

It's red.

Look out.

Come back.

Come back, Miss.

Stop.

It's fine now.

It's okay.

You are fine now.

It's me.

It's me.

You're okay.

Why are you here?

It's fine now.

What exactly did you hear?

Can you tell me?

Miss Liu.

I don't know how to describe it.

Don't be scared.

Fear is just an emotion.

It's just like joy and sorrow.

Everyone has them.

I want to be free of this fear.

The more you rush, the more that emotion will fight back against you.

Why don't you try accepting it?

That way we can slowly seek out the source of your fear.

I used to have a friend who

lost her mom when she was your age.

She thought she was the cause of her mother's death.

She was terrified, and plagued by nightmares.

In the end, she could leave it behind.

Do we have the same symptoms?

No.

PTSD comes in many shapes and sizes.

Her symptoms were apathy and disassociation.

She could not recall anything about her trauma.

How did she heal?

By not giving up, not fighting it.

You will be free.

Xiaohua.

Will you let me be your psychological counselor?

Yes.

You'll get better.

I'm waiting downstairs.

Are you done with work?

If you're still in a meeting, I'll head home first.

Why are you here, Liu Xia?

I was passing by your office.

So I thought I could pick you up from work.

Other boyfriends wait for their girlfriends to get off work.

No girlfriend waits for her boyfriend.

You can be my girlfriend then.

I'll pick you up.

I'm joking.

Didn't you say yesterday that your mood was at one at work,

but 100 at home?

I'm here to cheer you up.

You work at home.

How am I meant to walk you home from work?

You'll just have to be my girlfriend.

No way.

I can't be a girlfriend.

I'm still a man.

I can only be a boyfriend.

It's not like work is the only time you can wait for me.

When I go out, you can come to walk me home.

True.

Silly.

Let's go get dinner and watch a movie.

What do you want?

Hot pot.

Hot pot?

The spiciest soup as well.

That day,

I was standing there behind the staircase.

The killer was likely standing here.

There was someone on the ground.

The killer kept beating him.

What's that?

It's Friday, right?

There's a dance club nearby.

Every Friday evening, from 10:00 PM to 12:00 AM,

people would be dancing.

It was the same on that day.

I've told you about it.

From 10:00 PM to 12:00 AM.

Now it's almost 10:00 PM.

Two shadows.

What?

There are two shadows.

Maybe there weren't two killers.

From the start,

there was only one killer.

Don't make me do this.

You owe this to her.

(The purpose of)

(forensic science is)

(to back up your suspicions)

(with evidence.)

(When you are lost, )

(we'll point the way.)

This new direction might be unexpected.

Maybe because it's too scary,

but it is very likely the truth.

(Although he had been drinking, )

(without some professional training)

(or exceptional fighting skills, )

(how could he subdue and kill someone)

(within a short time?)

What if those people were meant to die?

Mr. Qi.

The screenwriters will be here soon.

Understood.

I'll head over now.

Okay.

(89 - Alleyway - Night - Outdoor) (90 - Alleway House - Night - Outdoor)

Director, what changes do you want?

Yes, but...

I know.

Okay.

Bye.

Well?

What does he say?

Bad.

He wants the script changed.

He wants us to work on it.

Bad is so general.

In the last meeting, he said that as well.

That means your call got us no answers.

He said nothing.

If these two scripts do not get approved,

then there's no way for the other episodes to work.

I think if the script does not pass,

he will not sign the contract either.

The entire project's progress will stall.

Right now,

we should gather the writers.

No.

If the director won't give a clear direction,

then a meeting will do nothing.

Why don't I ask my bro to talk to him again?

I'll introduce you to someone amazing.

Amazing? Who?

My bro.

You can't think of anything, so what can he come up with?

He might have a solution.

Really. Just wait.

I'll call him.

Give me a moment.

Hey, bro.

Are you at the studio?

No?

Okay. I'll go to you.

I'm with Ms. Coco.

Okay.

See you later.

Really?

Come. I'll show you.

Let's go.

What?

Wait.

I still think this... Sit down, Fengfeng.

Look.

Your character isn't established yet.

Now, I like all the conflicts you set up.

If you want the character to mesh with his personality,

then can this happen?

Bro.

You need to first establish...

Oh, Mr. Qi, Ms. Coco.

Why aren't you at the studio?

It's my off day, so I am working on something else.

Fengfeng.

Sit over there and work on this.

Okay?

Got it.

Call me if you have any questions.

Just as we discussed, reorganize your plot, okay?

Okay.

Come, sit.

Sit.

Bro.

Do we have a new project?

No.

Nothing new.

That's the studio's new screenwriter.

I want him to practice

so that our team can be stronger.

That way, it's easier to delegate work later.

Mr. Qi, Ms. Coco, is there something you need from me?

Bro.

Can you look at these scripts?

It's one of Huan Hui's upcoming projects.

Right now, we are still talking about the script with the director.

He has a lot of opinions about it.

He even said that if these two episodes cannot be settled,

then the later episodes will not work.

My team of writers kept rewriting, but nothing worked.

I have no other choice, so I wanted to ask for help.

Help me brainstorm this.

What do you think?

Erm.

Are you joking with me?

What would you like to drink?

Coffee?

Americano?

Two Americanos.

It has been a long time since I've done something

like creation, okay?

If even you can't solve the problem, so how can I?

I told you he couldn't do it.

Ms. Coco.

You shouldn't say that willy-nilly.

You do it then.

Ms. Coco.

Sit first.

Let him read through the entire scripts and give us his opinions.

He's fine. He can do it.

Right?

Come.

Thank you.

Sit down, Mr. Qi.

Come.

Hurry.

Read the script already.

Sit down.

Okay.

Let me see.

There's too much going on at once.

So it is bad.

Bring forward some of the scenes.

Why do you sound exactly like the director?

Really?

Who is he?

Mr. Xiong.

Mr. Xiong?

Which Mr. Xiong?

Contracted to Huan Hui?

No. We hired him on the side.

In that case, isn't everything clear?

Who are you now?

You are Huan Hui's award-winning screenwriter, and literary director.

Someone worth his weight in gold.

You have published works.

This Mr. Xiong is just someone the company hired.

His opinions are just references.

I've seen Mr. Xiong's shows before, bro.

I think they're good.

He's great.

You still don't get it.

You are the most talented person now.

There is no other.

When creating a story, it's sometimes easy for us

to inflate our own sense of self.

The director wants something fast-paced.

He insists that your script fit his criteria,

but you specialize in the details.

Your detailed characters and clear rationale

turn every moment into an essay.

I think that's harder to do.

Wait, Mr. Jia.

You can't try to please everyone.

Ms. Coco.

You don't understand what I said.

How many years ago was Mr. Xiong's latest show

that was well-received released?

Look.

You can't even name the show.

Mr. Qi is not the same.

He is currently in the prime of his career.

Rather than edit the script to fit the director,

the director should adapt to Mr. Qi's style.

If he doesn't want to do it, then this director

might not be the best candidate.

Bro.

Didn't you tell me that any objections to the script,

be it good or bad, we should be properly taken in and reflected on?

A story can be improved by changing it bit by bit, right?

Things are different now.

When you were with me, you needed to always reflect on your work.

You're different now.

You are Mr. Qi.

Whatever you say is right.

Wait, bro.

Actually,

I think he's right.

See?

She's smart.

Fengfeng.

How are you doing?

Bro.

I've just finished.

Really?

Yes.

Well, I have to get back to work.

I won't keep you.

Alright?

Okay. We'll get out of your hair.

Ms. Coco.

You're being too polite.

I am now his manager.

Chatting with you is part of my work.

It's my duty.

But my contract with Huan Hui did stipulate off-work hours.

Now, it is my personal time.

Okay.

You will be paid overtime.

Good.

Mr. Qi.

Believe in yourself.

When you have a problem, don't ask other people.

You are the answer.

Go on.

Let's go.

See you, bro.

Go on.

Goodbye, Mr. Qi.

♪ Sleeping peacefully behind you ♪

♪ Dreaming a dream about you ♪

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

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

♪ You have accompanied me for a long time ♪

♪ Continuing on ♪

♪ The evening glow covering your forehead ♪

♪ Our tightly held hands ♪

♪ Have withstood countless cold currents ♪

♪ It is you who have given me ♪

♪ The entire universe of tenderness ♪

♪ You are always by my side ♪

♪ Like stars lying on the moon's chest ♪

♪ We keep walking ♪

♪ Just like this, keep walking ♪

♪ Behind us ♪

♪ You've been following all along ♪

♪ Protecting this lifetime ♪

♪ With your strong and solid chest ♪

♪ You often caress my forehead gently ♪

♪ Saying you will accompany me for a long time ♪

♪ Until the end of the world ♪

♪ Embracing each other at the edge of the sea ♪

♪ Waiting together ♪

♪ Embracing you tightly ♪

♪ Believing in our love ♪

♪ Will last for a very, very long time ♪

♪ Still remember the moment we met ♪

♪ The smile that unintentionally appeared ♪

♪ Had long been in my heart ♪

♪ Hidden for a long, long time ♪