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♪Planting long-lost stars in the garden♪

♪They bloom in my darkest night♪

♪Descending for me♪

♪Soothing my uneasiness♪

♪With your presence♪

♪Allowing me to patiently await the dawn♪

♪The dark clouds haven't gone far♪

♪Waiting for the rain to stop♪

♪Two figures under the umbrella draw near♪

♪All the hidden dreams♪

♪Are about you♪

♪I keep you in every future moment♪

♪Waiting for the evening breeze and the clear sky♪

♪Waiting for my heart♪

♪My affection for you♪

♪Stems from your unconditional love for me♪

♪Until the very last day♪

♪We remain as simple as we were in the beginning♪

♪Waiting for summer nights and the stars♪

♪Waiting for your heart♪

♪Protecting you every day♪

♪Feeling happy, feeling fortunate♪

♪I admit I can't resist♪

♪Wanting to touch you♪

♪And the day breaks as normal♪

[My Dearest]

[Episode 2]

Do you live here?

That's right.

And you're renting out a room?

I guess so.

Are you the landlord?

No.

Goodbye.

What's with her?

[Ruyi Inn]

I see you haven't had your wisdom tooth removed.

Why don't you come to my clinic?

I'll give you a discount.

Nemo.

Yes?

Call Jiang Qi's number for me.

Please hold on.

What's the matter now?

Have you been in touch with that girl lately?

Which one?

The one you went on a blind date with?

Of course not.

That girl was introduced to you by my mom.

I don't think my mom even knows her that well.

I'm talking about the one who proposed to you.

You mean Xiang Yan?

She hasn't contacted me

since the time you told me to call the police.

If you need her contact info,

I can send it to you.

You don't have a crush on her, do you?

She's actually quite nice,

but she's just not for me.

No!

She's not right for me either.

If there's nothing else,

I'm hanging up then.

Wait a minute!

Just send me her number.

I'd like to earn her tooth extraction money.

Are you serious?

Fine, I'll send it to you.

Bye-bye.

Hi,

I'd like to get a room.

Miss,

are you staying alone?

No, there are two of us.

My best friend is on her way.

She'll be here soon.

I'll get you a king-sized room then.

It'll be 250 yuan per night.

Do you have

a slightly smaller room?

We're both skinny,

so we don't need to stay in a king-sized room.

It's 100 yuan for a small room.

The deposit is 100 yuan as well.

You only get a shared bathroom.

Are you okay with it?

Yes.

Here.

Thank you.

(Hello, the person you have called is unavailable.)

Nemo,

turn off the lights.

Okay.

Xiang Yan!

Stay where you are,

I'll come and get you!

Let's go.

Have some water first

to calm yourself down.

Thanks.

They wouldn't give me my deposit back no matter what.

The same thing happened when I rented my previous place.

I was scammed out of my deposit as well.

Do you think I'm not destined

to get my deposits back?

Yes.

But if you want to rent my place,

I won't take your deposit.

You don't own this place, though.

The owner of this house is Deng Mengyun.

She's my mom.

I have

the property ownership certificate info of this house

as well as our family portrait on my phone.

Can I see the property ownership certificate?

[Property Ownership Certificate]

If you still don't believe me,

I'll go home some other day

and bring you our household registration record.

It's okay.

So, do you have a formal tenancy agreement?

I know you don't have any money right now,

but you can stay here first.

I'll prepare

the tenancy agreement tomorrow.

As for the rent,

we'll discuss it when you can afford it.

It's that simple?

Of course.

The previous rental info

was sent out by my mom.

She wanted to find me a female housemate

so that I can get a girlfriend and get married soon.

So, if I find someone I know,

the problem will be solved,

and I even get to keep my own personal space.

I see.

Actually,

there's another reason.

I ruined your proposal,

so I guess this is a way to make up for it.

You knew all about it?

I'm sorry.

It's all right.

I came around later.

He and I

don't really seem to be the right ones for each other.

I suppose after leaving the wrong person,

everything is going to work out for the best.

It doesn't seem like it, though,

at least not yet for today.

Look,

it's past twelve o'clock,

so it's a new day.

Everything is going to work out just fine.

You've done

something unacceptable.

However,

I think you're a reliable person since you took me in.

Hence,

I've decided to accept your apology,

and I'd also like to sincerely thank you for letting me stay.

I promise I'll pay you the rent

as soon as I get my paycheck.

[House Rental Agreement]

Well,

we'll be housemates from now on.

I look forward to it.

Same here.

This is...

In order to maintain

a good shared living environment,

it's time

for us to put in some effort.

The cleaner will come over to clean the house every week.

Every week?

Just to be clear,

I won't intrude

on your personal space.

However,

I think we need to better maintain

the cleanliness

of our shared space.

Not to mention,

you won't be living alone anymore.

I think I can help you

with all this.

Nemo.

Yes?

Nemo.

Yes?

Who's that in the fish tank then?

That's me.

Is that so?

Then, where's Marlin, your dad?

Based on the home security camera system,

he's cleaning the living room.

Now that we have both "Nemo" and "Marlin",

is there a "Dory" as well?

Yes.

Really?

Then, Dory...

Didn't you say you were going to clean the house?

Why are you fooling around now?

I didn't expect

a cold person like you

would cosplay at home

in secret.

Who's Dory?

Dory's authorization is...

Nemo, play some music.

Okay.

Hurry up and get to work.

♪After running through a few paddy fields♪

Have some food, Nemo.

♪I'm swinging on a swing♪

♪The deity living in the temple♪

♪Is squinting his eyes and nodding at me♪

♪I collect raindrops sometimes♪

♪And wait patiently for the seasons to change♪

♪But after a wink in the distance♪

♪I can't help but long for it again♪

♪I can't sit still and always look forward to an adventure♪

♪I'm fearless and extraordinary♪

♪We're setting off today♪

♪So let's get a move on♪

♪It's a big world out there♪

♪We have to explore it♪

♪Let's set off now♪

♪Don't be afraid♪

Why is there someone

ringing your doorbell this early?

This is bad.

It's probably my mom.

All the more reason for me to hide.

Why don't we just take this opportunity

to tell my mom that I've rented you the place?

Right now?

Are...

Are you sure?

Not really.

Then...

you go and hide in my room for now.

Hurry up!

Mom.

Did you just get up?

Don't you have to work?

It's my day off today.

Mom, why are you here?

I came to see

why you refuse to rent your place out to someone.

Good job on the cleanliness.

My cleaning lady

just came over today.

Didn't I tell you, Mom?

I said I wanted to live alone.

Really?

Of course.

Mom,

what exactly are you doing?

Don't you know what I'm up to?

Of course I do.

Didn't I explain to you

that I want to live on my own?

Please just leave me be.

I'm your mom.

Who else will care for you, if not me?

Fine.

Since you're up,

go get something to eat.

I'll get going.

Okay,

take care then.

What are you...

I wanted to hide in the bathroom at first.

Don't worry, I can fix it.

Stick a screwdriver in there...

-Come down first. -And then...

I'll twist it for you.

Come on.

Well...

Your hand is on my underwear.

-Are you okay? -Are you okay?

Well, I'm not.

Ms. Deng.

Mom.

Actually, we didn't tell you on purpose

so that you wouldn't rush us.

About what?

Our marriage.

Isn't that what you want?

Anyway,

Yan has just graduated,

and I'm busy with work.

So for now,

we don't plan to get married yet.

Ms. Deng, please don't blame him.

It was all my idea.

Your idea?

Yes. Previously,

I heard that you were always

setting him up with different girls.

Therefore, I'm guessing it's because you want him

to get married as soon as possible.

But we just started dating each other not long ago,

so I think

it's a little early to be

talking about that.

You just started dating not long ago?

How did you guys meet?

Jiang Qi and I...

She was interning at Jiang Qi's restaurant,

and I met her there.

How old is she?

22 years old.

Does she have a job?

I work as an illustrator at a publishing house.

What do your parents do?

My parents are self-employed.

They run a barbecue restaurant.

Ms. Deng, if you have time in the future,

you could go and try out my parents' cooking.

Sure.

You guys should get ready for lunch then.

I'll head back now.

Okay.

Mom, please take care.

See you, Ms. Deng.

Goodbye, Ms. Deng.

Goodbye.

Mom, be careful.

It's already noon.

This is unbelievable.

My mom is gone.

It's all right now.

Thank you for covering up my lies today.

I'll pay you back for your lost wages.

If I didn't help you to lie,

I'm probably

going to get kicked out by my landlord again today.

I'm sorry for that.

Well, that wasn't the hardest part.

The hardest part

is that we've lied about it now.

So, we will need more lies to cover it up

in the future.

Xiang Yan.

Why don't we

make the best of our mistakes?

(Why don't we)

(make the best of our mistakes?)

Xiang Yan.

Xiang Yan!

What's up?

Shou Feng was looking for you this morning.

This morning?

Well, is it a good time for me to go now?

I told him that you went to the restroom.

But he asked me to tell you

to go to the chief editor's office

when I see you.

Sure,

thank you.

No worries.

Come in.

Sir, you wanted to see me?

That's right.

You've been working here for a few months, right?

It's almost three months now.

I'll be converted to a regular staff soon.

Got it.

We think you're quite a hard worker in general.

You were able to complete the tasks you've been given as well.

Hence, we've decided

to officially hand over a few publishing projects to you.

However,

you'll be working with a partner.

Sir, you wanted to see me?

Come on in.

Xiang Yan,

this is our new editor, He Huan.

You will be working together from now on.

Sir, I've been here for more than a month.

It's because you've been working so hard

that I'm assigning you a new task.

I haven't done much work during my time here.

I'm arranging one for you, no?

There are two things now.

Firstly, we've signed a new writer.

He Huan, you'll take care of it,

while Xiang Yan will be in charge of the illustrations.

Another thing

is that we're working with a gourmet from Paul Bocuse.

Just

learn something about this task first.

That's all.

Get back to work if there's nothing else.

All right.

Okay.

See you, sir.

Xiang Yan,

is this seat taken?

No.

Do you want to move here?

Sure.

I'll help you then.

Thanks.

No problem.

Yan,

did you understand the tasks

Mr. Shou assigned us just now?

He doesn't seem

to go into much detail when he's assigning tasks

face-to-face.

He'll only make things clear

when we're in a group chat.

I see.

I've only been here a month, so I didn't know about it.

I haven't entered into full-time employment either,

so I'm not that far ahead of you.

So, you haven't seen the chief editor?

I don't think so.

She was out of the country

when I first joined.

I heard she was trying to get some famous writer to sign a contract with us.

She came back this morning!

I was on leave at that time

to move house, though.

She was gone by the time I got back.

Why did she leave again when she just got back?

I heard she took another six months off.

You know,

I joined Polaris in the first place

because of the chief editor.

But I've never seen her in person.

She's the youngest female chief editor in our country!

You'll get to meet her one day.

Let's put this one here.

This is me.

[Baishi Dental]

(No way,)

you have to let me see her.

I've told you,

you'll see her sooner or later.

How about this?

Find the time and bring her to my shop tomorrow

during the day.

I haven't witnessed a real couple's PDA in such a long time.

You

should cut down on sugar.

You're in your thirties,

and you still have cavities.

I'd still do it even when I reach your grandma's age.

Is there any other reason you came to see me

apart from this matter?

The charity dinner.

This was meant for Lin Ruchao at first,

but he wouldn't go.

Thus, you'll have to go in his stead.

Why wouldn't he go?

Do you still not know how he is?

Why should I go then?

Your mom said

it's inappropriate for the Lin family to not attend such an occasion.

Fine,

I'll go.

I happen to have two tickets here.

One for you,

and one for your girlfriend.

Come on.

We finally meet again.

And you are...

I'm Jiang Qi.

I'm the guy from last time

who told you

that the wine here was good.

I remember it.

You do?

I remember

that the wine here was good.

But I'm sorry.

I can't recall

the rest of it.

I know.

You've told me

you had a bad memory.

Fine.

Tell me something now then.

I can try to remember it.

I want to hear something memorable.

Sure.

I was born in a coastal city.

I grew up traveling the world

on my father's ship.

Nemo, what's all this?

Gill is preparing dinner.

"Gill"?

It's me,

the Moorish Idol from Finding Nemo

and also the leader of the Tank Gang in the dentist's fish tank.

Isn't that cool?

Why did you prepare so much food?

Are you not eating?

Foods with too much organic acid are bad for our teeth.

Aren't you a dentist?

Can't you treat yourself?

Should I thank you then?

You can't blame me.

Well, we've only just met.

We still need more time

to get to know each other's lifestyles.

No,

it's too late for that.

How so?

You've met my family.

What happened this morning

must never happen again.

We have to come up with a foolproof plan

and handle all their questions

like a real couple.

I'll give you a copy of my resume then.

That's not enough anymore.

We have to make up our history

from meeting, falling in love,

to moving in together.

We must also know each other exceptionally well.

For instance,

our constellations,

blood types,

hobbies,

eating habits,

and even

sleeping positions.

Don't be nervous.

All I'm saying is just write it down

and memorize it.

I'll write it for you tomorrow then.

Sure.

Why did you suddenly want to cook?

Our publishing house is working with a gourmet,

so I need to do some research beforehand.

So, are you a chef

or an illustrator?

Human senses are all interconnected.

You have to feel the flavor

before you can properly draw it.

Don't you know that a lot of writers

like to listen to music while they write?

So, the chef is a Chinese chef?

No,

but I only know how to make these.

I hear this gourmet is a big deal.

I think

it's "Paul Bocuse", or something.

It's "Institut Paul Bocuse".

It's an institute?

So, it's a Western chef?

Tell you what.

I'll take you somewhere

to do your research tomorrow after work.

It's a Western chef.

You're not taking me to Jiang Qi's Western restaurant, are you?

It's a lot classier than his restaurant.

However,

you'll be attending as my date.

A lot of people have never met me

and don't even know my name,

but a lot have seen my handsome face profile.

Are you flattering yourself now?

Among so many personas,

there must be a few that are memorable, right?

Indeed.

Let's see what I remember.

You're kind-hearted,

experienced, and knowledgeable.

What else?

Honest and brave.

Well, can I invite you to go somewhere with me now?

You can witness

my first persona as my date.

Are you waiting for your boyfriend?

No,

I'm just waiting for a friend.

Can I help you with something?

It's fine.

I'm waiting for someone as well.

It's good

to have some company.

Okay.

I'm sorry.

I performed minor surgery at the clinic today,

so I got held up

and asked you to come here alone.

It's okay, I just got here too.

My friend is here.

We'll go in first then.

It's "boyfriend".

Didn't you say this is just...

She's Xiang Yan.

Nice to meet you, sister.

I'm Lin Hengyu's girlfriend,

Xiang Yan.

Did you just call her "sister"?

Should I call you "little sister" then?

Not really,

I'm already in my thirties.

Let me introduce myself.

I'm Lin Ruya,

your boyfriend's aunt.

I didn't mean to do that just now.

I was just...

It's all right.

I can be your sister

and his aunt at the same time.

No big deal.

You guys can call me whatever you want in private.

I'm the owner of this shop.

Let me show you some dresses.

My dear nephew

will be paying for everything today.

Let's go.

Look at that.

Do you like this one?

I think this one suits you.

Have a look.

I really don't get it.

Are there any differences between these dresses?

-Of course! -Of course!

How about you change

into the first dress again?

Why does that sentence sound so familiar?

This is so pretty.

It's 9,816 yuan?

This is 6,819 yuan.

It's so pricey.

Is this one...

This one is not bad.

Not bad at all.

Your...

What were you saying?

Do you know how pricey this is?

Look at the price tag before you say anything.

Here.

Thank you.

Look!

Hold on.

Why is this...

Don't worry.

There's no such thing as checking the price when you pick out an outfit

for the first time at a shop that's owned by your family.

This is too expensive.

This is the first time I officially met my nephew's girlfriend.

I even thought it was a shame

that I'd only gifted you a dress.

Let's add each other as friends.

I'll send you a red envelope later on.

Go ahead.

We still have somewhere else to be after this.

[Charity Auction Gala]

What's the matter?

I just suddenly have the feeling

of being tricked into all this.

Just tell me the truth.

How many more of the people here will I need

to add as friends on WeChat?

Everyone here is a friend of my parents from work.

All you have to do is say hello to them.

They won't add you on WeChat

or remember your face.

[Lin Hengyu's aunt]

Your aunt sent me a red envelope.

Just keep it then.

Take it as the fee for your performance tonight.

This is too much money.

What if I fail to put on a good act?

You don't have to be too great.

As long as you know how to nod and smile,

you'll be okay.

What's wrong?

I saw someone I shouldn't have seen.

Who?

Stop asking.

Lin Hengyu.

That pretty girl called your name.

Shouldn't you say hi to her?