Original subtitles

♫ I hate you ♫

♫ I hate you ♫

♫ I hate you ♫

♫ I hate you ♫

♫ Butterflies, jasmines, tulips who longs for the one who can't let go ♫

♫ I just want to be unrestrained ♫

♫ Vipers and wasps are so aggressive. A pair of mandarin ducks broken up by the river bank ♫

♫ See who's more savage ♫

♫ Drunk in the world of mortals, no matter how grief laden he is ♫

♫ It can't be forgotten, it only drifts about ♫

♫ Seeing through all your disguises, listening to all your beautiful lies ♫

♫ All the sweetness you give me is just arsenic. I hate you ♫

♫ The blooming desire. I hate you ♫

♫ Scratches and wounds. I hate you ♫

♫ Indulging in this fantasy. I hate you ♫

♫ So confused ♫

[Couple of Mirrors] [Episode 2]

[Shanghai Xinxin Dance Hall]

Did you find Youyi?

No.

Bye-bye, Mr. Zhou. Bye-bye, Zhang Wan.

Bye-bye.

That's strange. Where did she go?

I searched the entire place, but I couldn't find her.

- Maybe she's already left? - How's that possible?

How about we go home and check there first?

♫ All of my tenderness ♫

♫ You don't need to understand ♫

♫ Hold tight to my hand ♫

♫ The mountains and rivers are there for you to roam ♫

♫ There is no reason ♫

♫ I give everything there is ♫

♫ As long as you stay ♫

♫ The heaven and earth write the stories of the four seasons ♫

♫ How much about love hasn't been spoken out loud ♫

♫ The tears only flow inside ♫

♫ Afraid you'll only linger and refuse to leave ♫

♫ All the beauty turning into sorrow ♫

Are you here to pick up the photos?

♫ I'm praying that you'll be happy ♫

♫ Forget me, let love remain immortal ♫

[Ho-Kuang Photo Studio]

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♫ How much about love hasn't been spoken out loud ♫

♫ The tears only flow inside ♫

♫ Afraid you'll only linger and refuse to leave ♫

Dig in.

♫ Just pretend that I was the one who ruthlessly struck first ♫

♫ Disappearing at the end of the road ♫

♫ I'm praying that you'll be happy ♫

♫ Forget me, let love remain immortal ♫

Youyi.

What's wrong?

What happened?

You didn't come back at all last night.

We were so worried about you.

Youyi.

No matter what happens,

you can always tell me.

I'll help you.

I'm tired.

All right then, get some rest first, okay?

Here.

Youyi.

Here. Come over here.

Let me introduce you.

This is Mr. Fujita.

This is Youyi, my daughter-in-law.

She is the author of Rumors and Gossip.

Amazing. You are quite talented, Ms. Xu.

Thank you.

Mr. Fujita. Let's sit down and talk.

Youyi, come here.

Please.

Didn't you always want to meet Mr. Fujita?

This girl wants to sell her book overseas,

so that more young women can be inspired

and develop new ideas.

That's great. I've read your book in detail

and I think my country

would be eager to have your brilliant work.

As an intermediary, it would be my honor

to bring your work to my country.

Really?

Thank you for your appreciation, Mr. Fujita.

Thank you, Mother.

Mr. Fujita will contact you later.

A'Heng, I stopped by to visit you two.

How are you two doing?

Mother, don't worry.

We are doing great.

That's good.

I'm relieved then.

It's getting late.

I will head back first.

Let me walk you out, Mother.

I've already looked into it. Zhou Heng didn't do anything.

What, you don't trust me?

Youyi, from now on, I'll be with you every step

we take through life together.

Listen to me and I'll never let you be wronged.

Of course. You are a treasure to me.

Ms. Xu, take a look.

For your new book, we'll be using

these extra-thick colored pages as an illustration.

The quality is guaranteed. You can rest assured.

Thank you, Mr. Fujita,

but I have another small request.

May I have a look at the poster before it is printed?

Of course.

When that time comes, we will fully listen to your opinions.

Aunt Zhang, Aunt Zhang.

Coming, coming!

Go and play.

Youyi.

Hello. I'm Xu Youyi's manager, Zhang Wan.

For everything related to printing the book overseas, you can just talk to me.

Please take a seat.

Nice to meet you, Ms. Zhang,

but we're almost finished.

Right now I'm asking Ms. Xu to choose the style of the cover.

Youyi is an artist.

She has no time to worry about these things.

Mr. Fujita, it seems like you're only using portraits.

In that case, how about we use Youyi's photo

or don't use any portraits at all?

- Ms. Zhang, what kind of pictures do you think would match the style better? - Young Master! Slow down!

Use some abstract pictures.

- I'll ask my assistant to send them over. - Don't fall!

- With all due respect, Mr. Fujita, - Slow down!

I think that you discussing the publishing

- details directly with the writer is very unprofessional. - Young Master!

What do writers do?

They create the soul of the book.

They shouldn't be bothered with these things.

I'm sorry, Ms. Zhang.

Mr. Fujita believes that the author has the most say

in deciding the tone of a book.

- The Japanese usually... - I'm sorry. This is not Japan. - You'll fall!

- Ms. Xu, what's wrong? - Let's not play that anymore.

It's nothing.

- Maybe I'm a bit tired. - Slow down!

Then let's make it short.

Youyi, do you want to look at the album sent by my assistant

or choose one from Mr. Fujita's?

Mr. Fujita's.

Excuse me?

I'm saying

that I quite agree with Mr. Fujita's opinion.

Youyi,

aren't you tired?

Go upstairs and rest. I'll walk Mr. Fujita out. Okay?

Thank you, Mr. Fujita.

Thank you.

Come on. Be careful.

I hope that when the book launches, you both can visit Japan.

As the host, I'll show you around.

Definitely, I've coveted the food and beautiful scenery of your country for a long time.

- Please. - Please.

How could you touch other people's things without asking permission?

Get down!

Pigsy!

Old witch!

Aunt Zhang Wan!

Come, save me!

I'm sorry! I'm sorry, Young Madam Zhou.

I will take him outside right now.

What are you doing, child?

Thank you.

Miss Zhang.

Youyi, what do you mean by this?

Why are you firing me?

Youyi,

what's happened to you lately?

Why do I feel that something is wrong with you?

What's wrong with me?

Don't you know?

The coffee is cold.

Get me another one.

Yes, Young Madam Zhou.

Youyi, this is the contract to renew for your work.

Take a careful look.

Based on the previous one, your earnings have been increased by 10%.

Thank you, President.

I heard that Zhang Wan has been visiting you a lot lately.

That's right. She has come to me a few times.

She wanted to know Mr. Jiang from Shen Bao (T/N: Newspaper, Shanghai News)

through my connections.

Maybe for some kind of collaboration.

Collaboration?

That can't be right.

I heard that she is going abroad to study.

That's why she isn't working for me anymore.

Going abroad to study?

Study what?

Painting.

Painting? Stop joking.

I'm not joking.

Director Zhou. President Wang.

How's it going? Have you finished talking?

I told you already. You didn't need to pick me up.

It's okay. It's on the way.

- Then we'll be going now. - All right.

Thank you.

I won't walk you out then.

Goodbye.

President Wang, why do I feel that Ms. Xu is kind of different?

Women.

Mind your own business. Get back to work!

Newspaper! Newspaper!

Xu Youyi's new book has been reprinted with four new behind-the-scenes secret stories!

Have a look, everyone! Hurry, come look! [Another work of Ms. Xu Youyi]

- Give me one. - One for me.

Thank you!

Give me one.

One here. [Rumors and Gossip is now on sale]

Did you hear?

Zhang Wan has been looking for jobs everywhere lately.

Of course. It's news now.

Hey Youyi,

how did she offend you?

Me?

Youyi is such a nice person. Who would she get angry with?

Every person has their own ambitions.

Ms. Zhang isn't used to the intense state of working around Youyi.

Look at how you two are singing the same tune.

We didn't say we were going to help her.

Of course not.

We are definitely on Youyi's side.

Exactly.

Do you need any recommendations for a new manager?

I can introduce you to one.

Maybe later. I'm doing fine right now by myself.

Oh! Everyone is here.

- Director Zhou. - Director Zhou.

Department of Finance has some new policies for us.

I went to listen for a bit.

I'm so jealous of Youyi.

She is so talented and is married to a good man too.

Me too!

No, no, no.

It's my blessing to have been able to marry Youyi.

Just now, I saw you were having a good chat with President Wang.

What were you talking about?

My new book has been reprinted

and the sales are pretty good.

That's my wife.

But...

Why did Zhang Wan suddenly quit?

She likes painting.

She is going abroad to study.

Is that so?

Yes.

What? You can't bear for her to go?

No!

Don't be ridiculous.

I just thought that she was able to help you out a lot.

How could she quit just like that?

Thankfully, it didn't have too much of an impact on you.

What kind of impact could it have on me?

Oh right, she is looking for jobs lately.

She didn't reach out to you?

Me?

Why would she reach out to me? I'm not in your industry.

Tomorrow is the weekend.

The head of the Department of Finance is going to the mansion for dinner.

Father and Mother asked us to join them.

His wife is a fan of yours.

All right.

This time, Mother introduced me to Mr. Fujita

and my book is able to go overseas as well.

Remember to thank Mother for me

and bring more gifts over.

Saying that makes you sound like a stranger.

You are beautiful and talented.

The most distinguished,

most elegant daughter-in-law of the Zhou family.

Mother and I both think that we're lucky to have you.

How could you be the one saying thanks?

Is that so?

Of course.

This isn't the one I chose.

Young Madam Zhou,

the event planning company picked it out for you,

said it's a better match for today's setting and atmosphere.

Madam said it was nice, so I brought it up to you.

Don't be so nervous. I'm not blaming you.

Are all companies so thoughtful nowadays?

Which company is it?

It's a new one.

The owner is a friend of the Young Master.

The press conference of your new book's reprint was also held by them.

It's a good one.

Indeed.

Is my beautiful wife ready?

This... Why is it like that?

I'll get you a new one immediately.

They are too careless in the way they work.

I remember... you have a backup cosmetic bag.

Let me get it.

Youyi, take your time.

I have to go take care of something.

I will be back soon.

Youyi.

This dress really suits you.

Who was that just now?

What do you mean?

The one who was there, talking to you.

I...

A'Heng!

Youyi!

The guests are here. Hurry, come downstairs.

Mother is calling us.

You get more and more beautiful.

You too.

Thank you, thank you.

You should come here for dinner more often.

We can talk more with each other.

Over the years, thank you for your...

Mother.

This is my wife, Xu Youyi.

Wow, you're so beautiful.

So the one last time...

That was... our event planner.

I especially brought her to confirm details with you.

I see.

- Auntie! - You scared me.

Hello, Uncle.

Auntie.

This is my niece.

She is very naughty.

Please don't mind her.

She knew that I was coming to your place for dinner today,

and insisted on coming.

She said that she is Youyi's friend.

I am!

Then you two can have fun together.

It's almost ready.

Let's sit down and chat.

Please.

After you.

Please.

Don't know if everyone likes the wine today.

That's very kind of you.

Your niece is adorable.

She should come more often if there's an opportunity.

She and Youyi are good friends anyway.

She's quite naughty.

Here, cheers.

I wonder did you enjoy the dinner...

Isn't this the wine we drink often?

This wine is good, try it.

A'Wan, your favorite print.

This store has good taste.

My niece has been with me since she was a child.

She's been spoiled by me. That's why she's so naughty.

Sir.

Come on. Cheers.

How is the food?

This one tastes nice.

I'm sorry. Excuse me for a moment.

Right? I'm glad you like it.

We should get together more often.

This wine is pretty good.

Good. Indeed.

It's got a good mouth feel.

- Wait a second. - Yes, yes.

Good. I'm really glad you all enjoy it. [Happy Every Day]

[Happy Every Day]

Why isn't Zhou Heng back yet?

I think he went upstairs just now.

- Youyi. - What...

Give it a wipe.

Youyi?

Madam, this...

It's okay. It's okay. It's their own business.

We keep going.

Butler, serve the dishes.

Here, here.

Help yourself.

More wine, please.

- Let go of me! Let go! - Can you just tell her?

Are you afraid? What are you afraid of?

Youyi.

Youyi, listen to me.

It's not what you are thinking.

Youyi.

Calm down.

[Happy Every Day]

So you found out.

No!

[A month ago]

Miss, your milk.

Wait.

Here.

Thank you, Miss.

Yan, the alliance requires us

to quickly break through the enemy's blockade.

You are a born warrior.

You are a brother who has gone through life and death with me.

For our oppressed family.

For freedom.

Kill them.

There's no more milk.

You've already had some today.

Red Bean Osmanthus Soup!

Lotus Seed Porridge!

It's sweet and sticky!

Red Bean Osmanthus Soup!

Lotus Seed Porridge!

Going out to eat?

How about some porridge?

No, thank you.

Red Bean Osmanthus Soup!

Thank you.

Give it to me.

Give it to me.

Give it here!

Want to die? Do you?

Yes or no?

Dare fight with me?

I'm talking about you.

Do you want to die?

Huh?

Cape jasmine!

Just this little bit?

Country bumpkin.

Bring more money when you go out next time.

What are you looking at?

What are you looking at?

Sweet porridge!

Three jins of grapes and four jins of shells.

Eat the flesh and return the shell.

The old man named Zhang…

Ms. Yan, you're back from lunch?

Are you really leaving?

Back to your country?

Yes.

You are a born warrior.

What are you going to do when you go back?

Be a common person.

You can't do it.

[Expert Photography - Enlargements - Photo Development]

How's that?

[No parents]

[Likes to steal] [Ignorant and incompetent]

[Fa's Hundred Ways to Die]

Do you like it?

Anyone there?

Time to pay! Time to pay!

Anyone there?

Come out and pay!

Anyone there?

Time to pay! Time to pay!

There's someone here.

Old friend.

- What's the matter? - What's the matter?

The protection fee! Get it?

The fee to protect you from being beaten.

Got it?

Move if you don't.

[Secret Rural Life - Paris 1902]

Now that's what I call smart.

From now on, you are under Brother Fa's protection.

Thank you. Thank you!

[Ho-Kuang Photo Studio]

Miss.

Your mouth.

Miss, may I come back for it next time?

Thank you, Miss.

Are you here by yourself?

I've never seen your family before.

Are you…

Am I disturbing you?

Then I'll leave now.

Goodbye, Miss.

You are such a nice person, Miss.

Walking me home in particular. [Tianhua Milk]

I will treat you to some yummy fruit candies tomorrow.

The popular ones.

There are grape and apple flavors.

My mom got it from a ballroom. It's expensive.

I will treat you to some tomorrow.

Miss, what's your name?

I'm Hong Mei.

Have you heard of it?

It's a cigarette.

One yuan for three packs.

If you buy ten packs at a time,

you can get each one for 10 cents cheaper.

My mom said that when she was giving birth to me,

all she wanted was to smoke a Hong Mei,

but she didn't even manage to have one before her confinement ended.

That's why my name is Hong Mei.

Pretty interesting, right?

Xu Youyi!

Miss! Look!

Do you know her?

You don't even know her?

She is the most famous female writer in all of Shanghai.

She came from a poor family before too,

but now she is married to a wealthy family with a mansion in the settlement.

Her news is in the newspaper all the time.

My mom said that after I earn 100 yuan,

I can go to school as well.

Then when I'm able to read and write,

I will marry a decent man as well.

Miss...

Let me wipe you off.

It's okay.

Let's go.

- Come whenever you have the time. - Of course.

I'll come tomorrow.

Where are we going later?

How about to my place?

What do you say?

What's the rush?

Wait a second.

Go on.

Done with work?

Have you eaten?

Yes. Let's go home.

I still have something to do.

You go back first.

I have no money!

Wasn't it payday today?

One yuan only?

Fine. I just ran out of smokes.

I can get a pack of Hong Mei's.

You go home first.

I have businesses to do.

This little girl is…

My sister.

Your sister?

I think she's your daughter, isn't she?

The heck!

Your daughter!

[Tianhua Milk]

[Call 65234 to order milk]

Move aside! Keep your eyes open!

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♫ But when the thoughts spread quickly, I can't help but rush towards you ♫

♫ Saying nothing, just feeling the breath ♫

♫ Where were you all those years? No one mentioned my pain ♫

♫ Burying my dreams in the twilight, praying that when I wake up, I can forget ♫

♫ The me in the mirror is you ♫

♫ The combination that has been pursued for countless generations ♫

♫ Maybe there's no memory of when we rubbed shoulders ♫

♫ But the soul is stained with everything from the past ♫

♫ The person in the mirror goes away. Love and hate have both left cracks ♫

♫ Even if we can't be together in this lifetime ♫

♫ The me in the mirror is you ♫

♫ The combination that has been pursued for countless generations ♫

♫ Maybe there's no memory of when we rubbed shoulders ♫

♫ But the soul is stained with everything from the past ♫

♫ The person in the mirror goes away. Love and hate have both left cracks ♫

♫ Even if we can't be together in this lifetime ♫

♫ In the next life, hoping to be a wisp of fragrance by your side ♫