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[Love on a Shoestring]

Elly.

[Episode 11]

Are you willing to join?

Are you...

Are you asking me?

Yes, I'm asking you.

Considering how good-looking we are,

we can definitely

make this journey unforgettable.

With us,

the scenery along the way

will be more beautiful.

We can stay away from the city.

The wind,

sunlight,

and air in nature

will help

relax our skin.

You're right.

But...

I'm in a dilemma.

No need for that.

Don't you want to enjoy

a hot spring experience that can beautify our skin

and eat delicious food with much collagen with me

in a forest full of phytoncide?

Oh my God.

I'll look five years younger.

Then...

Okay.

I'll go.

I'll go.

He's Haikuo, right?

Haikuo.

Yes, he's Haikuo.

No.

Why do I think

he's like Michael Zhao?

I also think so.

Do you think

he has been influenced by Michael Zhao

or possessed by him?

Then...

see you this weekend.

Bye bye.

Thank you so much.

Thanks to your help,

Elly agreed to travel with us.

It was thanks to Mr. Wang.

It's no big deal.

If I hadn't seen your rehearsal before,

I really couldn't have said a word.

Considering how good-looking we are,

we can definitely

make this journey unforgettable.

With us,

the scenery along the way will be more beautiful.

We can not only

relax our bodies by traveling.

The wind

and sunlight in nature

and staying away from the city

can also

help relax our skin.

In terms of confidence and acting skills,

I can only

salute you.

It's weird.

Why does Elly

treat you and me so differently?

What makes Elly hate me?

Don't think too much.

During this trip,

let's try our best to find the answer.

Why do women like you so much?

Is it because I haven't done enough in skincare?

Can you not be so close to me?

I can hardly see you.

Okay.

Could it be that she finds it hard to disclose the reason?

Or does she have a secret?

Anyway,

she has agreed to go with us.

We'll try our best to find the answer for you.

Okay.

I'm here.

Yuanchong, I'm sorry

for making you work for an extra hour.

It's okay. I'm willing.

Okay. You can get changed and go home.

Thank you.

Jiali,

I'm off work.

Thank you. Bye bye.

Bye bye.

Jiali,

you're saving money, right?

We're having a promotion

for some collections.

Many products are 35% off.

Do you want to buy some

as breakfast for tomorrow?

I think I do.

I'm going to pick some.

Okay, over there.

Over there.

Pick some yourself.

Qianqian.

You waited an hour for Yuanchong

to get off work.

Aren't you unhappy?

I'm not unhappy.

He was covering your shift, right?

Well, Yuanchong works here.

Many people said he's very cold

and it's not easy to get along with him.

What do you think?

Yuanchong is not cold.

He's just aloof from the world.

He just doesn't care about the outside world.

But after spending time with him,

you'll find

he's really shy and really cute.

Really cute?

Is he?

After spending time with him,

you'll find there's a new side of him.

It'll make you wonder

how there can be

such a cute boy in this world.

Let me ask you directly.

Do you like him?

Why are you asking me this?

Sorry, I...

I asked too directly.

You don't have to answer this question.

No.

It's very obvious.

Why are you even asking?

Be more confident.

Of course

I like him.

Sorry that I kept you waiting.

Actually, you don't have to

commute with me.

It's a waste of your time.

It's not a waste.

Waiting for the person I like

is romantic.

The person you like?

Could it be...

I advise you not to be a mistress.

Our manager is a married man.

Yuanchong, you're so cute.

The person I like...

is the person I kissed.

Young people nowadays are so brave.

Look.

I've been using this to order food these days.

The reward has reached 600 NT dollars.

I'll treat you to a meal next time.

No need for that.

Just use the money

to buy midnight snacks

for your parents.

Now, a few midnight snacks are enough for him.

He has a small appetite.

Because he has a bland diet.

It must be hard for him to eat like this these days.

He loves delicious food so much.

Not just hard.

It's very painful.

That's why I wanted to buy something

to make him feel better.

It's Haikuo.

Hi, Keke.

I...

called you just now, but you didn't answer it.

Why are you here?

I bought steamed dumplings

as midnight snacks for your parents.

We also bought midnight snacks for them.

I also want to explain.

Explain what?

I...

I asked Elly out today

because Michael Zhao told me

he really wants to participate

in the networking event with Elly.

Why...

are you explaining this to me?

I don't care.

I...

I know you don't care.

It's just my wishful thinking.

It doesn't matter even if you think I'm annoying.

But I still want to tell you

I really care about your feelings and emotions.

So,

I don't want anything

that will make you unhappy

to happen.

Anyway,

I'm still glad

that I can go on a trip with you tomorrow.

Thank you.

Then... I'm leaving.

You...

go home now.

Bye bye.

Bye bye.

Why didn't you talk to him?

Something happened.

I think I really have fallen in love with Wang Haikuo.

Today is our first day of being together.

Order whatever you want.

Anything is fine

as long as I can eat with you.

Me too.

I don't think

street food can cost me much money.

Here comes your food.

What is this?

Thick-Cut Filet Mignon with Truffles.

Goose Liver and Caviar with Baguettes.

Pan-Seared Hokkaido Scallops with Lemon Butter.

This is our today's traditional set.

The original price is 8,999 NT dollars.

Now it only costs 6,999 NT dollars.

Please enjoy.

The price is 2,000 NT dollars less.

Isn't it cost-effective?

Isn't this a street vendor?

How come there is haute cuisine like this?

You said...

I can order whatever I want.

[Redhouse Steak]

What's wrong? What happened?

Why were you screaming so loudly?

What's wrong?

No.

My savings can't be less than 100,000 NT dollars.

What?

Your savings are fine.

106,998 NY dollars.

Not a penny less.

I thought too much.

It was not true.

My precious daughter,

you screamed so loudly for no reason.

I almost had a heart attack.

I think I'm in love with someone.

What did you say?

You're in love with someone?

Who?

Is it...

Haikuo?

What? What Haikuo?

W-What Haikuo?

W-What Haikuo?

It'll be too pretentious if you keep pretending.

Haikuo ignored you back then.

It was a blow to you.

I...

It... It wasn't a blow.

It wasn't a blow at all.

How could it be a blow?

It wasn't a blow to me at all.

No?

-No. -Well…

You said you're in love with someone.

Who is that person?

I was acting like they do in dramas.

Well,

the female lead loved the male lead very much.

The male lead abandoned her.

Then the female lead would be very disappointed.

Just now, I was sitting here and thinking

I could just act like I'm very disappointed.

It was like this.

My performance was great, right?

[Running away]

The first step to distance from him

is to be determined.

I can't change my mind because it's free.

Have you signed up?

I'll deliver the list to the Business Department

to do a head count today.

The Business Department sent me the schedule.

I'm going to send it to the group chat. Take a look.

Okay.

Free.

No.

I can't change my mind.

You should go tell them

you're not going.

There are lobsters and Wagyu beef barbecue.

I know this hotel.

It offers a hot spring experience. It's high-end.

Breakfast.

Look at the hotel's breakfast.

It's hearty.

Gosh, is everything really free?

[Free]

Without spending a penny,

we can eat delicious food and sleep in a high-end hotel.

What a wonderful vacation!

This is a rare opportunity.

Yes.

We should take photos.

-Okay. -Sure.

Yu Fen,

I'm not participating in the two-day, one-night event.

Sorry, Keke.

What did you just say?

I said the two-day, one-night event...

I can't believe there is a forest trip.

Then I can chat with Haikuo

under the starry sky at night.

So romantic.

So romantic.

Keke,

what did you just say?

You just said you're not...

You...

I said I want to participate in the two-day, one-night event.

I want to participate in it.

-Thank you. -Okay.

I'll help you sign up.

What am I doing?

It's so beautiful.

It's really beautiful.

I managed to resist the temptation of Wagyu beef and lobsters,

but I compromised because of Elly.

Well,

you can come and get your room cards.

Here.

This is yours.

Behave at night.

You sleep in the same room with Elly.

I already gave her the room card.

Okay.

We're going out later.

Did you bring sunscreen?

Take mine.

It's okay. You keep it.

You should apply some.

It's scorching.

Otherwise, you'll get sunburned.

Take it. Don't lose it.

Thank you.

Thank you.

What's wrong with Keke?

I don't know either.

It feels like she's rejecting me

like she did in the beginning.

Did you do anything to upset her?

I'm sure I didn't.

On the contrary, I slowed down

and showed my care properly.

I wasn't too anxious either.

Instead, I tried to satisfy her parents.

Is that why

you've pushed Keke further away?

Maybe.

You two haven't forgotten what you promised me, right?

Help me find out

why Elly hates me.

Don't forget it.

I'm going to Elly.

What happened between you and Haikuo?

What do you mean?

Did you have a quarrel?

What's there to quarrel about?

Then why do I feel

something is wrong between you two?

Why?

He gave me his sunscreen, and I took it.

That's all.

You're right.

So I think

you're the one who's weird.

When they gave us the room cards,

you stood still on purpose

and waited for him to come to you.

When he talked to you,

you didn't look at him

to arouse his curiosity on purpose.

I'm not you.

I don't have so many purposes.

Then why did you

hold his hand on purpose in the end?

You were clearly trying to create opportunities to make contact.

You're very scheming.

What?

You're speechless?

Listen.

I know very well about the flirting tricks

between men and women.

You can't hide it from me.

But Miss,

it's just a fast trip.

Don't you think you've brought too many things?

These are not too many.

You call these "not too many"?

I really forgot to bring...

I forgot to bring...

What did you forget to bring?

I...

I really didn't bring it.

Well, what's the thing that you didn't bring?

Do you want me to help you find it or buy it downstairs?

I didn't bring my eyeshade!

My eyeshade!

Eyeshade?

This is not okay.

I... I need to go home.

Is it that serious?

You don't understand.

I finally found you.

Luckily, I've brought it.

It's just an eyeshade.

Did she have to make such a big fuss?

You specially asked me out

just in order to consult me

about how to reject a girl who likes you?

Manager,

you also know that Qianqian likes me.

But the woman I like

is Jiali.

What on earth should I do?

I can't believe that you're asking me a question like this.

Manager,

please help me.

Because Qianqian is a straightforward girl.

If she doesn't achieve her purpose,

she will never give up easily.

But I can't let Jiali think that

I'm in love with two women.

What on earth should I do?

Being in love with two women?

You're really asking the right person.

Manager.

But as far as I know, you're not

that kind of man who is a womanizer.

You're right.

I'm not a womanizer.

But I didn't reject those who showed their love for me.

Alright.

Let me tell you

a bloody example.

The second cup of coffee costs just half of the price.

Do you want one more cup of it?

Do you want some coffee?

The second cup of coffee costs just half of the price.

Sir, your coffee is ready.

Just like that,

as the second cup of coffee cost just half of the price.

these two people became a couple.

From then on,

they often came to the store for a date.

Every time, they always bought

those products which had a 60% discount on the second piece,

and used it as a way to

embody the wish that their love

would be as hot-selling as them forever.

Until one day,

the sales event in the store

was no longer limited to a discount on the second piece of a product.

I'm sorry, but it's still not enough.

It's still not enough?

Instead, the store launched

the event of accumulating points to exchange them for gifts.

I'll give my points to you.

Thank you.

In that case,

in order to be with that girl, this man

had no choice but to ask

his girlfriend out and break up with her.

I'm sorry.

You're a good girl.

But...

But I don't deserve you.

You want to break up with me?

My mom doesn't allow us to be together.

It's okay. I can go tell your mom that

I love you very much.

No.

There's no future between us.

Because

I've accumulated enough points

and got a gift.

Honey.

[The End]

Manager.

So the bloody example

you mentioned just now

is your personal experience?

Yuanchong.

I'm giving you guidance with my own pain.

I hope you can cherish it well.

Cherish it well.

Make good use of it.

I will, Manager.

I'll make good use of your pain

to solve the choice question about my happiness.

If you wear something like that,

will you be out of breath while you're riding a bike later?

I'm already out of breath now.

But it's okay.

In my opinion, the prevention of sunburn is more important than my life.

Men

will only look manly with healthy wheat-colored skin.

Okay?

You're wrong.

Excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays

will only make your skin get wrinkles,

and it'll also increase the risk of skin cancer

and cataracts.

Understand?

A proper amount of sunshine

is good for your body to produce vitamin D.

Okay?

Right. Take it off.

Stop nagging.

What are you doing?

-Don't do this! -Take off your glasses, too.

No way!

There is a special design of anti-cataracts for this pair of glasses.

How afraid are you of ultraviolet rays?

I'm here.

You're wrong again.

The desire to look attractive is not women's exclusive right.

It's important to men, too.

Understand?

Understood.

Okay.

Alright.

Everyone, later,

just ride along this road.

Then you'll reach the entrance of the forest.

We'll gather there.

Okay.

Let's go!

Let's go.

I've noticed that you keep sitting here,

but Haikuo won't come over here.

I didn't ask him to come.

Keke.

There will be many mosquitoes in the forest later.

I've brought a mosquito-repellent spray.

Do you want to spray it on your skin?

It's all right. I don't need it.

Haikuo.

I didn't bring it.

Can you help me spray it on my skin?

You're wrapped like this.

How will the mosquitoes bite you?

That's not necessarily true.

My skin is so delicate.

If insects and mosquitoes just touch me gently,

they might hurt my skin.

You're right.

The mosquitoes in the forest are very poisonous.

Not only have I brought mosquito-repellent sprays,

but I've also brought mosquito-repellent patches.

They're very cute, aren't they?

What's more, these mosquito-repellent patches

have been consecrated in a temple.

They can protect people from not only small black mosquitoes

but also villains.

Do you want to give it a try?

Just give it a try.

They can protect people from not only small black mosquitoes but also villains.

I don't want them.

-You're so annoying. -Put it on.

They also have the function of burning fat.

Go away.

Just put it on.

While you're riding the bike,

-it'll also have the function of keeping you safe. -Go away.

Please.

-It has been consecrated by Mazu. -I'll count to three.

Three!

Didn't you say that you would count to three?

It really hurts!

Ellie, wait for me! Wait for me!

Jiali, it's good that you came here.

But why did you buy so many things?

It was a waste of money.

Previously, you two didn't feel well,

but I didn't come to take care of you.

Now that Keke is not here this weekend,

I'll accompany you two in place of her.

Uncle Jian, come on.

This is...

Shandong roasted chicken.

It's very delicious. You have to taste it.

I believe that

you came at the right time.

As I ate congee and pickled vegetables every day,

I lost my appetite.

Today, seeing this Shandong roasted chicken,

I have a great appetite now.

Your Uncle Jian

likes to complain.

Jiali.

Are you still working at the convenience store now?

Then are you still looking for a job

in the baking industry?

Yes, I'll submit my resume later,

and then wait for the notice.

Don't worry. Your baking skills are so good,

and the food made by you is so delicious.

You'll definitely find a job in this field.

I think

you can just open your own shop.

Right.

I remember that

previously, you also wanted to

open a shop.

We can invest in your shop.

Our house

can be mortgaged to borrow some money.

No.

Uncle Jian, Auntie,

how can I take your money?

You're like our daughter.

Why are you still making a distinction

between yours and mine?

But I still want to say that

I should gain more experience first.

Otherwise, what if I open a shop in such a hurry that

I fail and lose money?

It won't be like that.

I remember you once told me that

you had developed a dessert,

and after you put it on the shelf in the shop,

it sold well.

That's right.

I also remember that it was very delicious,

and I liked eating it very much.

That's because you two dote on me.

So you always think that everything about me is good.

Then you should be confident about yourself.

How about this?

Our neighborhood is going to hold a bazaar

for the vulnerable groups soon.

By that time, you can set up a stall there,

and consider all the residents and neighbors in the neighborhood here

as your experimental subjects

to see whether your products are very popular.

Good idea!

What if they are unsalable?

It won't be like that.

The food made by you is so delicious.

People will want to eat it again after eating it.

I can

thump my chest and guarantee that

you should have confidence.

I'll help you sign up for the event directly. Okay?

Okay.

Then I'll think about

what desserts I'm going to make.

Okay.

Alright. It's right to think like that.

Just eat.

What are you doing?

This leg is mine,

not yours.

Yours is gone. No.

I know.

I'm going to give it to you.

That's right.

But I don't bear to eat it.

Come on, Jiali. Here you are.

Thank you, Auntie.

You're too thin. Eat more.

Come on.

It's dangerous for us to ride side by side like this.

I think it's okay for just two people.

Haikuo.

Wait for me.

Elly.

My powerful mosquito-repellent patches

can protect people from not only small black mosquitoes

but also villains.

Come on. Let me give them to you.

Put it on now.

Trust me.

I don't want it.

What are you doing?

Where are you guys going?

I haven't found it yet. Wait for me.

Didn't we agree to ride leisurely?

Why are they riding so hard?

You're right.

Why are they suddenly riding so fast?

I... I almost can't ride anymore.

-Come on! -Come on!

Come on! Do your best to ride!

For the 30-minute distance,

it took us only

12 minutes to finish.

That's good.

We're efficient.

Oh, my God.

-Thank you. -I can't lift my feet.

Thank you.

Take a rest.

Drink some water to hydrate your body.

How come you don't look tired?

I'm fine. I often ride a bike.

Keke.

Chen Shi told us to gather at the entrance.

I know.

But I think it'll still take them

15 or 20 minutes to arrive.

I want to go in first to take a walk.

No, it's too dangerous for you to go alone.

It's fine.

How about...

Elly.

No.

My feet are shaking.

Michael Zhao.

Don't look at me.

Do I look like I can continue to walk?

Then I'll go in by myself first.

I'll go with you.

She tried to attract Haikuo's attention again.

They're gone.

We're left alone here.

So what?

I'm thinking

we can...

I think we can take this opportunity

to have a deep communication.

You're sweating.

Don't be nervous.

I have a way

to make you cool down

right away.

These are high-class cool-feeling wet tissues.

As soon as you wipe your skin with it, the apparent temperature of your body

will decrease by three degrees.

It's a good necessity for a home trip in summer.

What do you think? Wipe the back of your head with it.

It's very cool.

It's even making my heart feel cool.

It's super cool.

I have a question.

What is it?

Why did you only

invite Elly and Michael Zhao just now,

instead of asking me to come with you?

But I didn't say no to you when you asked to come with me.

That's right.

He's not talking now.

That's it?

Is he really angry?

He really isn't talking now.

He's serious.

Why are you looking at me?

Because you're looking at me.

If you're not looking at me,

how do you know I'm looking at you?

Yes, I'm looking at you.

Because

when you're bathing in the sunshine,

you look the same as a fairy in the forest.

What are you talking about?

I mean,

you are really beautiful.

Just take one step.

If we're 10,000 steps away from each other,

as long as you take one step,

just leave the remaining 9,999 steps

to me.

What was I talking about?

What does "a fairy in the forest" mean?

Why are you squatting here?

Where are Keke and Haikuo?

They went into the forest.

What is Mr. Zhao doing here?

What happened between you and Elly?

I don't know.

She was happy last second.

But after I gave her a cool-feeling wet tissue,

in the next second,

she was so angry that she asked me to leave the surface of the earth.

That's what happened in the end.

A woman's heart is as mysterious as a needle at the bottom of the ocean.

Hello.

Hi.

I'm sorry.

Even you want to bully me, too. Right?

This is it.

There is a myth

about this forest.

What myth is it?

This is called Love Forest.

I've heard that

after single men and women take a round inside,

[Love Forest]

they'll probably find

their own happiness.

I was too careless.

I actually let them go into

the forest alone first.

Elly, you didn't wait for us.

She ran so fast.

Let me tell you.

Just listen to it, but don't take it seriously.

This is just a marketing method used by merchants

to create a topic.

Don't say it with such absolute certainty.

According to the introduction in this travel guidebook,

this forest

has successfully created

over 100 couples.

Fine. Since you believe so,

why don't you give it a try and take a few more rounds later?

Be careful!

Are you okay?

Why are you staring at each other?

I'm fine.

It's good that you're fine.

[Preview]

Every time I look at her,

I can't take my eyes off her.

When did your symptoms start?

When we were

at the entrance of the forest.

You're jealous.

You've fallen in love with me.

But my future is Jiali.

I just want to ask her a question.

Do you like Li Yuanchong?

Help me ask Elly to go to the Love Forest to have a date.

It must be the magic of this Love Forest.

Single men and women can get love

in this forest.

Not only do I want a wet-body show,

but I also want

a loss-of-virginity show.