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("Light of Firefly" Unit)

♪The night is long and the moon glows in my heart♪

♪As I watch the passers-by wander around the metropolis♪

♪Even black coffee becomes sweet♪

♪Because you're with me♪

♪Look, our youthful years spoke of destiny♪

♪Hold our hands tight, and we'll stand by each other♪

♪Wait for the red beans to sprout♪

♪Snowflakes fall gently and rest on my shoulders♪

♪Piece by piece♪

♪Loaded with vows♪

♪I hope the flowers will bloom next spring again♪

=Angels Fall Sometimes=

That year, I was 23.

I thought my future was promising,

yet death was suddenly within reach.

(Time is ticking, so I choose to fight.)

=Episode 1= (Parting is Normal. Meeting is Unexpected)

Take care.

- Thanks. - Take care.

What's left?

This box of beef stuffing ones.

- Okay. - Alright.

(Linglong Raw Dumplings) I'll take one.

- How much? - 20.

- I've paid. - Alright.

(Linglong Raw Dumplings)

- Sold out? - Just some left.

The owner isn't here. These are the ones I wrapped.

Do you want them?

They are ugly wrapped. Forget it.

Sorry.

I want dumplings.

Sold out.

Well, what are these?

I'm just helping out. They're not well wrapped.

How about I refund you the money?

It's okay. Just pack them.

Then I'll pack them all for you in case you don't break them when boiling.

Okay.

Two boxes.

It's fine. I'll do it.

Take care.

- Thank you. - It's okay.

(Shihui City, Fireworks)

Why are you here?

I just had my tooth pulled.

Come sit.

Don't put it here. This is a genuine one.

Why do you bring a genuine one when pulling your tooth?

You don't understand.

Do you know what dental hospitals are?

Treasured places, full of high-quality young men.

Well, why do you spend so much money for this?

Pulling teeth can improve the shape of the face.

Many female stars start with getting their teeth done.

We have to spend money on this, okay?

Now I only want to save money.

If I can't pay my 4000 monthly mortgage,

then I'll lose my apartment.

Where did you get all the money?

I take classes during the day and live stream to sell products at night.

I told you to live stream with me, but you refused.

You can work part-time anywhere.

Why do you have to wrap dumplings in a wet market?

Exactly. It's just a part-time job.

I can work anywhere I can make money.

I didn't delay helping you.

You're spending your time in this wet market.

(Linglong Raw Dumplings) I never asked you to come.

I have to come to you for a meal.

Don't shake me.

Can't you open it with one hand?

I can't open it.

Here.

Thank you.

Let me see. What are they? Are these dumplings?

Eat it or not.

Lin Tuo, you must take good care of me.

I'm weak, and we're in the holiday now.

Staying at my place is definitely more comfortable than the dorm.

I'm comfortable living in the dorm alone.

You got me into this, and you want to run away?

Let me tell you, no way.

Here's your lobster soup.

What?

Isn't this tomato and egg soup? It's like dishwater.

That's what comes with the set meal. Don't expect it to be good.

Well, you eat rice with tomatoes and eggs every day.

Is this on sale?

Of course.

Can't you eat something nice?

You can't just eat whatever's on sale.

It's nice. I just love stuff on sale.

Do you drink the soup or not? If not, I'll use it for rice.

Yes, yes.

Listen. You shouldn't have bought that apartment.

You and Old An have lived so hard

for the down payment and mortgage, affecting your quality of life.

Then what? Living in this tiny place?

Old An drives every day, so his back is getting bad,

and we take turns sleeping on the couch.

He insists on taking turns with me even if I told him to sleep in the bedroom.

I wonder if he's going through menopause.

He doesn't listen to anything, and is being stubborn.

What? He is just being considerate.

I'm telling you, Old An truly adores you.

If my dad was half like him,

I wouldn't feel like I'm an orphan.

People say fathers love their daughters the most.

I wonder if I'm not his real daughter.

Your dad's been married three times and has several children already.

He doesn't have time to adore you.

Then don't expect me to treat him well.

The senior comes to the school soccer match today.

Which senior?

Jiang Chucheng. Look.

- Let me see. - Is he cool?

No one told me that.

I shouldn't have gone to pull my tooth.

How is it? Do you think he's cool?

He's just my type.

But he had already graduated when we enrolled.

Otherwise, I would definitely get him.

Who is he?

Who's he? I don't know him.

He seems to be the boy who bought dumplings from me.

Is he from our school?

This is the school soccer match, so he must be from our school.

He looks nice. I never noticed him at school.

♪Like the breeze on a tree♪

♪I can feel my heart swinging♪

♪Every day, every moment feels like something new♪

♪All the stars in the sky♪

♪They are shining upon your eyes♪

♪Am I dreaming, I don't know if this is true♪

♪Shu bi di bob du wa♪

♪Oh when I see your pretty smile♪

♪Everything stops for a while♪

♪From fairy tales to wonderland♪

♪No matter where you go♪

♪We're gonna take it slow♪

♪So step by step, I'll keep your pace♪

♪Oh let me be the one♪

♪Baby I just wanna give you my heart♪

♪I wanna know what's on your mind♪

♪Cause I think of you and I♪

♪I'm wondering all night♪

♪Oh how the time flies♪

♪You're my melatonin♪

♪Every day I'm dreaming♪

♪Floating around♪

♪Up in the clouds, come fly with me♪

♪Oh when I see your pretty smile♪

♪Everything stops for a while♪

♪From fairy tales to wonderland♪

♪No matter where you go♪

(My Old Baby)

♪We're gonna take it slow♪

♪So step by step, I'll keep your pace♪

♪Oh let me be the one♪

♪Baby I just wanna give you my heart♪

For holiday internship interview, please wait here.

Those not for holiday internship, please go to Conference Room 3.

We'll start in 10 minutes, please get ready.

What did the doctor say?

It's some cardiovascular problems, nothing serious.

I'm telling you about it immediately when I'm done.

You do your internship, and don't worry about me.

I can't. You always say you're okay.

I have an interview today and I'll be back when I'm done.

Give your mother a call and let her know.

She asked about you when she came yesterday.

Really? What did my mom ask about me?

She asked if you'd come back or not.

Sounds like you made it up.

Mom is busy with Ye. She doesn't have time for me.

Grandpa, I have to go for my interview.

I'll take the train back later. Take care.

(Mom, I have to do a holiday internship, so I won't come back.)

(Mom) (Hmm.)

Director, I'm begging you.

Director, please give me one more chance, okay?

It's not that I'm inconsiderate.

The client has a problem with you and wants a replacement.

My grandma's really sick,

and she's still in the intensive care unit.

No one takes care of her.

Zhang, you weren't just late that day,

but you were often late before.

You kept a client waiting for 1.5 hours.

It's even worse now. You lost the contract.

How can we explain this to the client?

Our boss has even personally gone to apologize.

Can you still stay in the company?

Don't give me a hard time. Go get paid and leave.

(Director, Interview Supervisor)

Okay. From left to right,

please introduce yourselves in turn. Let's begin.

Hello, my name is Xu Xiaokai, 22 years old, from Dalian.

I am a junior at Huapei University, majoring in new media.

My profile includes the awards I have received

and my scientific research design. During my sophomore summer break...

I'm sorry.

Sorry, I forgot to mute my phone.

What's your name?

Lin Tuo.

Details matter.

If every candidate's phone rang like yours,

how can our interview go on?

This is the basic professional etiquette every professional should have.

Sorry. I was careless and it affected you.

I will learn from it. Sorry, everyone.

Continue.

During my sophomore summer break, I participated in the Xuehai Cup,

I won a third-place team prize in a new media design competition.

And I really want to get this job.

Thank you. I forgot to mute my phone.

It's nothing.

Not at all. It affected your interview.

Well, I'll go tell them.

I'll say it's my fault. It has nothing to do with you.

There's still time. Let's go.

No need.

Why? You came here for the interview, but you haven't said anything yet.

I studied furniture design and this position is for new media.

I don't understand it at all.

The result now is perfect. Don't mind it.

Did you just run out without an interview?

You came out because of me.

I can't just stay in there like nothing happened.

I won't do this interview, either.

Is it really okay?

Yes, let's go.

Let's go.

I have a senior whose friend is a headhunter.

He asked that friend to recommend me some interviews.

But that headhunter always recommends me

some interviews that have nothing to do with my major.

I'm too embarrassed to say no, so I have to go.

How about we add a contact on WeChat?

Sure, I'll scan you.

My name is An Zhique, Z-H-I-Q-U-E.

An Zhique, you have a very special name.

My name is Lin Tuo, T-U-O.

I'm leaving then.

- Bye. - Bye.

Are you from Dong Yuan University of Technology?

Yes, how did you know?

So am I. I saw your photo on the Moments that day.

The school soccer match.

What's your major?

Information Big Data, what about you?

Industrial Design, junior year.

Me too. We met at the wet market yesterday.

I'm just helping out. They're not well wrapped.

How about I refund you the money?

It's you.

What a coincidence.

- Yes. - Yes.

Let me treat you to a meal to thank you next time.

Sure.

I'm really leaving then.

How about today?

Sure.

His hometown is the Snow Village in the Northeast.

He says in winter the snow is so thick that it reaches directly to his knees.

I've never seen much snow.

I really want to visit his place.

Have you ever seen heavy snow?

No. I haven't even left Chongqing.

Why?

Because I'm poor, I don't have money to go.

I haven't been out much, either. My parents won't allow it.

They always think I'm still a kid.

When I was a kid, I just wanted to grow up.

Once I grow up, I'd be free and have money.

As I've grown up, my life becomes harder and poorer.

So you're making dumplings as a part-time job at the wet market?

I also sell goods via livestreaming with my bestie. I do all sorts of works.

The owner of the dumpling stall is my neighbor.

Her husband fell ill, so I went to help her out.

I thought, "how hard can it be to sell dumplings?"

But I found out I am really clumsy.

You just need more practice.

Can you make dumplings?

Yes, I've been cooking with my grandpa since I was a child.

My grandpa is a carpenter and a good cook.

So I learned how to cook and the woodwork from him.

I'm also good at making dumplings.

I can cook many dishes for Chinese New Year's Eve dinner.

Impressive. I can't. I can only cook a few dishes.

Anyway, I mainly eat vegetables.

You like to eat vegetables?

Vegetables are cheaper, and help lose weight. It's perfect then.

But I make great coffee.

I spent my freshman and sophomore years working part-time at a coffee shop.

I'll let you try the coffee I make if there's a chance.

Alright, we have to do internships,

so we can look for a company and interview together.

Find a lucrative job together.

Okay.

No way. I have to go back to prepare the livestreaming.

Well, have you finished?

Yes, I've finished.

Hello.

I've already paid.

Didn't I say I would treat?

Because you're poor.

Just kidding. Let's go.

Okay, I'll treat you next time.

Okay, next time.

You can't just ignore me because you've had a romantic encounter.

What are you talking about?

It's just a coincidence that we met.

What a coincidence. Now that you know him,

how about getting that senior's WeChat?

We just met and had a meal together.

I'll ask him when we get more familiar.

Then date him now. You have to meet often to get familiar.

No one would do so.

Then invite him to watch our livestreaming.

If he likes anything, I would give it to him.

You sell girls' stuff. Why would a boy like it?

Did you ask if he has a girlfriend?

Come on. We just met. How can I ask that?

Let's go. Don't delay making money.

Just ask him.

(Babies, Xindi is about to show you)

(a super great product!)

(Xie Xin Mansion) (This perk is exclusive here.)

(Meco Juice Tea.)

(This juice tea comes in five different flavors.)

Do you know her?

No.

Then why do you watch her selling goods? You fancy her?

She's your type, right?

What do you mean?

This girl seems to be He Xindi from our school.

(You keep it in the fridge during summer time...)

Let me tell you, there's something off about her.

I think she's a liar. Stop watching.

What? She's just selling stuff.

It's all fake. Trust me.

(Xie Xin Mansion)

Did you hear me?

Yes.

Hello, phone number ended with 0059, right?

- Yes. - To the train station.

Wait for me, I'll be back in a few days.

Let me know when you arrive.

I'm off.

Don't watch it.

Got it. Go back.

(Luzhou, Sichuan)

Don't overcook it.

It's fine. Tuo, grab a plate.

Okay.

It's ready.

The crown prince is dead. Who killed him? Let me take a look.

You don't watch suspense dramas now?

Right, it's too exhausting.

I can't figure out who the murderer is, boring.

Costume idol drama is simpler. He'd kill her, and she'd marry him.

Watching them dating is interesting.

When did you start liking to see people dating?

I didn't have time for dating when I was young.

After getting married, your grandma controlled me.

She wasted my best years.

So I watch this now.

Grandpa, have you taken a fancy to someone recently?

Some take a fancy to me, but I don't take them to heart.

You can date. I support you.

You set an example to me first.

You make the soup. I'll finish watching this part.

Okay.

Ruthless.

Is it really that good?

Malicious, this guy is bad.

Have a shrimp.

So stupid.

Grandpa, I'll go pick up Ye from school. I'll come back after dropping him off.

When you get home, spend some time with your parents.

Be good. It's not often you come back.

Stay one day and come back tomorrow.

When you see Ye, don't talk about studying.

What's wrong?

He's being pushed so hard by your parents that he's freaking out.

They push him to get high scores and to get into medical school.

I'm afraid something bad is going to happen.

Take him for a break. Don't stress him out.

Let him relax, you know?

Okay. Enjoy the dinner. I'm going now.

You're dating someone?

What?

No, you're so happy. You must be dating someone.

There's nothing to make me sad, anyway.

Well, if you're dating someone, you must tell me.

Okay, please?

Rest assured. I'll definitely tell you. What are the requirements?

Many. First of all, he must be healthy,

kind, handsome, and preferably has a good education.

B-But most importantly, he must treat you well.

Why would someone like that treat me well?

Then why not?

You are so good. You can't be wronged.

Dad, do you believe in fate,

coincidence?

Of course.

I have experience in this.

Your mom and I wouldn't be together if there's no coincidence.

I used to drive a truck, you know.

Yes.

Long, long ago, I was making deliveries in my truck.

A girl stopped me and said she wanted me to give her a ride.

I was kind and nice, so I gave her a ride.

I thought you did it because she's pretty.

Definitely, right?

We had a good chat.

But everything has to come to an end.

When we arrived, she left.

You didn't even get her contact? What a pity.

Indeed. I was upset for several days.

I didn't even eat well.

That upset?

But as the old saying goes,

every cloud has a silver lining.

Another day, long, long ago, I went to eat at a restaurant.

Guess who I met?

The girl who stopped your truck.

H-How did you know? Did I ever tell you this?

You never told me.

That sounds like those soap operas.

No, this is fate.

I ordered a bowl of rice and she gave me a bowl of soup.

The rice always goes with a soup.

You are wrong. She personally served me this bowl of soup.

I thought this girl must be interested in me.

Then I had to take the initiative.

So I went to order rice meal every day,

and she served me soup every day.

Again and again, day after day.

In the end, I served her soup.

Because she became your mom.

After that, I came to Chongqing with your mom.

Fate.

Fate.

Kid, fate is not something that comes easily.

It's actually harder to hold on to.

I failed to hold on to your mom.

Dad, Iet's go.

Right, you haven't told me yet.

W-What about your fate?

I do have fate, well...

I'll tell you about it later.

No, no. There must be something, An Zhique.

Why are you here?

I'm here to pick you up.

Am I a child? I need picking up?

Have you eaten? Is BBQ okay with you?

Ye, I'm coming in.

Don't just hide in your room once you get home.

Study.

Using your phone to study?

When did you buy this? It wasn't here last time I came back.

Let's have a chat.

I am busy.

I didn't offend you.

Aren't you just called back to scold me?

Just about going to medical school? Enough, I don't want to hear it.

No, I wanted to come back.

Tuo, Ye.

Keep your phone down. It's disturbing your brother's studying.

Mom, I want to talk to you.

You...

You are back.

Dad.

Why are you here?

I'll go heat up the food for you.

I came back to see grandpa.

Are you about to have a holiday? What's your plan?

I need to do an internship.

Do junior internships count for credit?

Yes.

Then don't come back. It wastes time.

Lin, have dinner first.

Come on, have some soup.

Thank you, mom.

What's wrong?

A minor matter.

Say it.

What if... what if...

What if Ye can't get into medical school...

What do you want to say?

I-I just want to say it's hard to get into the medical school.

What if Ye can't get into medical school...

Then retake it.

Dad, I think we should consider Ye's opinion.

Will you finish the soup? If not, go back to your room.

Do you plan to take the postgraduate exam?

Yes, I'm planning.

Then don't worry about others.

I can handle your brother's affairs.

Okay.

(Package Delivery Message)

(I suddenly feel like going to the movies.)

(Maybe a little more handsome? LOL.)

Mom.

Well, why did you suddenly ask about Ye?

I just wanted to speak up for him.

The college entrance exam is coming up.

It's normal to be emotional.

As his elder brother, you should give him some guidance.

Mom, I think

we should consider Ye's opinions.

Is there no other way but getting into the medical school?

The right path is not the only one.

It's his freedom to choose the path.

We can't keep interfering with his life with what we think.

You're not here to see grandpa, but for Ye.

Wait, why do you all say that?

I am caught in the middle now.

Ye thinks I am here to scold him on your behalf.

And you think I'm trying to convince you on his behalf.

I saw Ye is not in a good state, so I was a bit worried.

You didn't want to go to medical school

and wrote your desired school and major on your own when applying for schools,

which almost got your dad a heart attack.

And after that, he hadn't talked to you for over a year. Don't you remember?

Your dad already compromised once.

It is impossible for him to compromise again.

This is not a compromise.

Why do you always put yourself

in the position of a victim on this matter?

What do you mean?

We just don't want to repeat what happened.

Don't we get tired of it?

You're about to graduate and take the postgraduate exam.

I'm not taking the postgraduate exam and I can't pass it.

Even postgraduates struggle to find jobs nowadays.

Can you get a job as a regular undergraduate?

Can you be independent? Can you support yourself?

Have you thought about any of this?

I have. I can find a job and support myself.

Then do what you want and take care of yourself.

Mom.

Alright, I don't want to talk to you. I'll go see your grandpa.

We have buns today.

Dad, your blood pressure has been a bit high lately.

How do you know it?

The monitor is connected to my phone.

Well, there's nothing good about the high technology.

We have no privacy at all now. It's not a good thing.

High blood pressure is not a good thing.

You can't drink anymore.

I've scheduled a health check-up for you on Thursday morning.

Thursday morning?

I have to work on Thursday.

Just take half a day off.

I've paid, no refund allowed.

You spend money recklessly.

Where to get the health check-up? Hospital?

I don't want to go to hospital.

I hate going to hospitals.

Where are you going if you don't go to the hospital when you're sick?

Do you want me to treat you at home?

I'll go. What's there to check for?

Just a normal checkup and gastroscopy.

Gastroscopy? They insert the tube through here?

It's painless.

Is the painless one more expensive?

Well, just change to the standard one.

I-I don't need it.

The standard one.

With the standard one, you might feel disgusted or throw up.

At this age, don't suffer.

My daughter is considerate.

But actually, I'm not that fragile.

Indeed, I can endure it.

I can even swallow an egg, not to mention the tube.

Swallow it to show me.

L-Like this.

You choked, right?

I'll peel one for you.

(An Zhique) (The first cup of sugar latte in autumn)

(Sugar Latte)

(Lin Tuo)

(How much for one sugar latte?)

(15 per cup, free today.)

(Where's the free coffee?)

(Half an hour to get to the train station.)

(It takes about 2.5 hours there.)

(Then let's meet in 3.5 hours.)

(Then let's meet in 3.5 hours.)

Sir, please drive faster.

Okay.

♪The moment we meet♪

♪It feels like I'm electrified♪

♪Your face, oh, my God♪

♪That's what my Mr. Right looks like♪

♪What do I do? I fall for you♪

♪Happiness comes unexpectedly♪

♪Cupid's arrow♪

♪Makes everything indescribably wonderful♪

♪The stars blink as if confessing love♪

♪You seem to walk right out of the light♪

♪My heart beats so wildly♪

♪I'm secretly rewinding my memories♪

♪Oh my♪

♪Oh my♪

♪My heart beats so wildly♪

♪I'm secretly rewinding my memories♪

♪It's love, love♪

♪Why do I feel I'm on cloud nine♪

♪Why do I feel I'm on cloud nine♪

♪So happy that even insomnia is alright♪

♪So happy that even insomnia is alright♪

♪Walk with you all night long in my mind♪

♪Walk with you all night long in my mind♪

♪So this is what love feels like♪