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'It Is But Only a Goodbye' - Victoria Song

♫ The arc of time, ♫

♫ it has marked out the boundaries ♫

♫ A hasty farewell, ♫

♫ brings endless thoughts of good times ♫

♫ Lets me escape and indulge in an unfamiliar time without you ♫

♫ It is but only a goodbye ♫

♫ It is but only a reunion ♫

♫ The changes after leaving you, I try to mention only in passing ♫

♫ Then I try to explain to myself over and over, the sacrifices I've made once upon a time ♫

[Almost Lover]

[Episode 8]

Xiao Shangqi really grew up.

I thought he'll follow us in.

Hey, you breached our housemate regulations.

Whose regulations?

Don't you think a certain compulsive clean freak around,

our house has become far cosier to live in?

Hey, Old Sui, look at this. Li Hui is back.

She bought so much yummy food, including your favorite duck head.

Whatever. I bet you bought them.

I don't like to eat these. Ducks are so cute. I don't like to eat those duckies.

I see you buy them every time you head to the supermarket.

Anyway, I don't like to eat that. Finish it quickly. Don't waste it.

Li Hui?

Impossible. She knows the passcode.

Why haven't you left yet?

I bought some fruit.

Can I stay over tonight?

Here.

This isn't a hotel, Brother. Don't you own a hotel?

Jifeng is hectic tonight. They're repairing the equipment tonight.

You can head back to that glamorous hotel of yours.

Management says the water supply has been cut.

What a coincidence.

Well, what caught your eye in our small apartment, Director Xiao?

This is a decent living room.

I'll sleep on the sofa.

Old Sui, you must be tired.

What's wrong? Is this third wheel too distracting?

The night is still young for me.

What else do you want to do?

Eat fruit. I want to savor the fruit Director Xiao specially brought over.

Why is he so energetic?

He likes visitors. Since you're here, he's happy.

Which do you want to eat?

The largest one.

I can eat this watermelon all the way to midnight.

It looks pretty good.

Thank you.

Eating melon?

Let me tell you. You should use this time to think of away to persuade Li Hui to come back.

Rejecting her boyfriend's parcels? What a trashy move.

Who even wants her to come back? I rejected them for her safety.

Childish.

A-Aren't you childish too? Look at this fruit you bought.

It's unripe and icky.

If I were you, I wouldn't have rejected those parcels.

Even if there weren't parcels, I'd send her one so she'll come back to get it.

That's right.

Buy her gift and call her back to receive it.

That's probably the right method.

Scheming. So scheming.

If you treasure a friend like her, make a move soon.

Women draw the line very easily and sever ties forever.

Are you reopening old wounds again?

I-I'm not talking about you. I'm telling him. Come on.

Have some watermelon.

I have my own.

Come on.

This melon is so sweet.

Not as sweet as you.

What aren't you asleep yet?

I haven't fallen asleep.

That's because you came here to sleep on the sofa.

Do you think I'm very petty?

You're a little cute.

Am I cute? What part of me?

Everything.

Sit up.

Do you know?

Old Sui and Li Hui are childhood friends.

Their friendship is longer than ours.

Mm.

In Li Hui words,

they've witnessed each other's youthful rebellion,

discovery of first loves, and their entire studying journey.

Right now, they're colleagues too. Don't you think this relationship is very precious?

All right.

I understand your desire to stay here.

After all, some friends can't be salvaged once you lose them.

- Xiao Shangqi.
- Mm.

If your best friend

is about to plunge into a potentially heartbreaking relationship,

what will you do?

I will respect their choice.

If they are in danger,

I will save them.

That's like you.

But that day is unlikely to come.

That's because my best friend has become my girlfriend.

I will never let her be hurt.

Move out soon, all right?

Got it.

Move out soon, all right?

He won't hear us.

Fire alarm.

What are you doing?

What the heck, Old Sui?

You guys are being lovey dovey early in the morning.

Why can't you let a victim like me add some sound effects?

Hey, He Xiaoran.

I remember you moved here because your housemate brought over her boyfriend.

How is this the same?

Hui.

What's going on?

A pajama party?

Yeah, the three of us had an unforgettable night.

Swapping housemates made me realize how my life used to be so torturous.

Isn't that right, Xiao Shangqi?

Having you around is torturous.

Hui, last night,

someone really wanted you to come back.

Yeah, that's right.

Have you eaten breakfast? I'll order takeout for everyone.

It's fine. I'll leave once I get some clothes.

Since someone thinks life was torturous, why should I stay and suffer their hate?

Right?

Oh, Director Xiao.

Tang Yan might be staying longer in Wusu.

I want to book a room for him at Jifeng. Get me a discount.

No problem.

Thank you.

You guys can continue.

No problem?

Why isn't there a problem?

If you heard that fire alarm in the morning like me,

you'd lose your morals too.

Director Xiao, please come this way.

Which one did you get?

Here is your seat.

Get me two breakfasts and two espressos.

Sure. Please give us a moment.

Didn't you get a good night's rest, Director Xiao?

What are you guys doing?

It's going to be Children's Day soon.

We're preparing a Children's Day event for adults to reawaken the child in them.

These are all decorations and props for the venue.

- These are all our childhood toys.
- That's right.

- Can I take some?
- Of course.

- Director Xiao, it's fine, right?
- Of course.

Didn't you gather everyone back to discuss the theme?

Exactly. It's Children's Day tomorrow.

I was thinking that we can find some inspiration from these.

Hey, Li Hui, I remember you told me

about you and Old Sui playing marbles as children.

You broke his front teeth, didn't you?

I was going easy on her.

When she was bullied by those older students in primary school

and got these cards snatched from her, I fought three people along to get them back.

He was beaten to a pulp and missed classes for a month.

I copied an extra copy of notes for him every single day. Why are you talking about this so shamelessly?

She even copied notes for him.

Who's the villain you have the greatest impression of?

- Brocken Gigant.
- Brocken Gigant.

Shouldn't it be Ray Stinger?

- What do you think?
- Huh?

Haven't you watched this animation?

Nope.

You've never watched it?

- Nope.
- Director Xiao, why is your childhood so bleak?

Come on, I'll tell you about it.

This is popping candy. We loved it as children.

There was a lollipop with a layer of popping candy. Once you put it into your mouth,

- it'll start popping like an explosion.
- I know.

There's this too. It's called a yo-yo.

I know this. Why won't I know it's a yo-yo?

Old Sui is a pro at this. He even knows tricks.

- Old Sui, do it.
- Hold on.

Wait.

Well, I... I need to go to the pub for a bit. Tang Yan called me over. You guys can discuss first.

He called you over so late at night?

I'll send you there.

It's fine. I can head over myself.

If you want to see him as soon as possible,

my motorbike is the fastest method. Let's go.

- Be careful.
- Okay.

Have they reconciled?

You dug up all their old memories. No one is immune to that.

But why is someone so clueless?

What were you up to as a child?

Come with me.

[Yunlan Jifeng Hotel]

Why did you bring me here?

Don't you want to know why I haven't played with those stuff?

That's because most of my childhood was spent in hotels.

This place is my hangout spot as a child.

- All by yourself?
Yeah.

Back then, hotels rarely had children.

That's why I've never played with the toys most children come into contact with.

In school, I had very few common topics.

But their interests were boring to me anyway.

Rather, these washing machines

were magical to me.

When you look at them,

you'll feel as though the entire world is spinning.

Yet, your time is frozen at that moment.

You don't need anyone else.

If only I got to know you earlier.

The colorful sports center,

the kitchen filled with bottles,

and the laundry room filled with trepidation.

Sounds far more interesting than marbles, mini 4WD cars, and all those stuff.

Young Xiao Shangqi, I showed you so many fun things.

Isn't it time for you to teach me how to play with these?

Close your eyes.

- You aren't allowed to open them.
- Mm.

♫ The night is dark and also real ♫

♫ The eyes expression is intimate ♫

♫ Looking at the people around that are unfamiliar yet familiar ♫

Not done yet?

Open your eyes.

Wow.

How did you conjure all these?

That's a secret. I'll tell you next time.

I'll be busy today, so let's celebrate today.

This is the first festive occasion for us as a couple.

- Children's Day?
- Mm.

In the future, let's celebrate all festive occasions together.

♫ Moments of romance over and over again ♫

♫ Engraving thoughts of a lover ♫

How is this Wusu radio host related to Xiao Shangqi?

This radio host's only investor at the broadcast station is Jifeng.

If Old Xiao called this kid back earlier,

Yunlan will be in a different state right now.

Even if he doesn't come back, that doesn't mean he's not making a move.

I heard Yunlan is planning to launch an independent brand in Wusu.

Really? Gosh.

Director Zhao, are you feeling unwell?

Contact Xiao Xian right away for a meeting.

Sure. Where?

The basketball court.

Next month, Deju's Yunduan Hotel will be opening its doors.

Get Xiao Qi to come back and help me.

Also, I want his help with my wedding preparations.

I don't trust anyone else.

By the way, what's with the news

about Xiao Qi developing Yunlan's brand in Wusu?

We're only at the conceptualizing phase.

I'm not clear about this either. Only my dad knows.

I feel really unjust for you.

You worked so hard to keep Yunlan afloat for so many years.

In the end, Xiao Qi is the one enjoying the fruits of your labor.

Your dad isn't planning to leave your family to Xiao Qi, is he?

Why is Uncle Xiao like this?

Can't a cripple achieve great accomplishments?

What are you hinting at?

The partnership between our families

still has a long way to go.

Xiao Qi can play basketball with me,

but I need you in business management.

I'll handle this matter for you.

I'll get going if there's nothing else.

Be careful.

[Eveyone's A Baby]

Everyone's a baby.

This was clearly thought up by that childish Xiao Shangqi.

It's really well received.

If you don't join such an amazing event,

you'll be falling out of the trends in your social circle.

You won't be able to live up to your name as Wusu's King.

You're really trying hard.

Just so you can rope in free labor for him,

you've thought up so many excuses.

It's my duty to serve my investor.

Have you come to terms with Li Hui dating Tang Yan?

Yeah.

Actually, it's fine as long as Li Hui

is happy in this relationship.

If she gets hurt in the end,

she has me as a friend to nurse her wounds.

Your words really warm my heart. It's rather touching.

No worries. After all, if you break up,

[Children's Day]
I'll be here for you too.

You and your foul mouth.

You don't have to worry about that.

There aren't any rats here,

but there are bite marks from rats.

There are rat droppings too.

These two tubs of oil have expired as well.

Director Xiao, we'll be issuing an order now.

Jifeng Restaurant has to suspend business operations for rectification.

Come on, Director Xiao. Sign here.

What's going on?

How could we possibly use expired oil?

Have you seen this oil before?

No.

I've never noticed this packet of flour in the corner before.

Do we really have rats in here?

Don't blabber nonsense.

All right. You guys can head back first.

Let's go.

I've never seen this oil before.

I think we shouldn't be discussing the advertisements right now.

Helping Each Other is so closely tied to them.

All the more reason we have the responsibility and duty to make things clear to our listeners.

What do you mean?

It doesn't matter if they are our investor.

If they truly have food safety issues, we should expose their wrongs.

However, before that, we should uncover the truth.

It's best if we can find the person who posted the video.

Today, I'm bringing everyone

to take a look at Jifeng Hotel's storehouse. Take a look.

It's filthy. Look at this.

Rats are even running about.

They're using all these to make food.

Do you guys dare to eat such food?

Direcotr Xiao, Black Pine Hotel Rankings has removed our hotel.

Hurry up. We want to cancel our booking.

Mister, according to our regulations, we cannot cancel your booking.

Why not?

Your hotel is already in this state! Who'd even dare to live here?

Your restaurant has rats,

so the hotel is bound to have rats too.

Rats live in groups.

What rats? We haven't even gotten to the bottom of this rats issue.

Enough.

Grace, cancel their bookings.

You'd better cancel it. I haven't even asked for compensations.

Mister, the money has been refunded to you.

Let's go.

Director Xiao.

[Jifeng Hotel
What about this?

Put it away.

Put it away.

Director Xiao's efforts all went down the drain.

These past few days, the bookings at the counter and in the system have been cancelled.

Our occupancy rate is nearing zero.

Look at Director Xiao. He isn't even affected.

As expected of someone who's experienced.

He's probably putting up a strong front.

Enough.

Focus on your work.

How many days has it been? Why haven't you done a thing?

Don't wait for this matter to turn into an unsalvagable mess

before trying to resolve it. It'll be too late.

We don't even know the truth yet.

Exactly. So, you should use this PR crisis to strike.

Don't always try to handle matters quietly.

Do you think others will forget about this over time?

I'm saying this again. I'm not handling matters quietly.

I'm investigating.

Are you the police?

Are you trying to solve the case?

I know a PR crisis can't resolve practical problems.

Yet, can't it steer online opinion of this matter?

Anyway, I'm telling you this one last time.

If you fail to resolve this matter,

I can only leave it to Yunlan's Headquarters.

We've already contacted the user who posted the video. He's willing to make a call in.

Great. I'll transfer the call.

Xiaoran, here we go.

Today, our first call is rather special.

I noticed that Jifeng Restaurant across from the station

is embroiled in a controversy regarding hygiene.

We've introduced this restaurant on the program in the past.

So, I'm very interested in this matter.

We also got the chance to invite the person who took the video.

Let's call him Mr. A.

Hello, Mr. A.

Hello.

Did you take the video of the rats this time?

Yes.

Can you describe the filming situation in detail?

I... was just having a meal at Jifeng.

What special recipes were those?

Those dishes weren't tasty at all.

They tasted horrible.

It's all a gimmick.

Don't derail. Please describe the filming situation.

Anyway, that hotel is filthy.

The kitchen was so dirty.

The spoon was coated in oil.

CLeaning cloths were even covering the dim sums.

There were also rats and bugs.

He's blabbering crap. What is he even talking about?

I'm so pissed I lost my appetite.

Exactly. That video

was already appalling.

Is he afraid others won't understand? Why is he elaborating in person?

Hey, isn't Jifeng an investor of Helping Each Other?

How did you enter the hotel's kitchen and storehouse?

That's because the hotel's management is sloppy.

I managed to enter anyway.

Yikes, I've said so much.

Isn't Jifeng your advertising sponsor?

You won't cover up for them, will you?

You can rest assured.

We're a media platform. We're impartial when dealing with the truth.

This hotel

and the problem with its restaurant definitely isn't an exception. The hotel management is sloppy.

I was wandering around.

There were soap and bubbles flooding the entrance of the laundry room.

Nobody bothered to wipe that up.

There were soap bubbles in the corridor?

Was there any signage cautioning people from slipping?

Uh, I... I don't remember.

But this hotel's carpets are filthy. The walls are moldy too.

Do you remember the precise locations of the moldy wall?

It was... at the second floor of guest rooms, the end of corridor to the east.

You tuned in to the program?

As your boyfriend,

can I request that you stop investigating this matter?

As your girlfriend,

I trust you and I trust that Jifeng did not do wrong.

However, as a someone working in media,

I have to maintain my independence and objectivity.

Moreover, I have to makes things clear for my listeners.

So, I'll probably persist with this investigation.

That's more like my girlfriend.

What the heck? Why are you teasing me at a time like this?

I don't want you to be so uptight.

Don't worry. I'll get to the bottom of this.

I also trust that our Host Xiao He will uncover the truth

and let all those rumors and lies come to light.

I knew you'll definitely understand me.

But I still haven't found any leads in the witness's statement.

I found one.

This is the recent surveillance footage from the area closest to the laundry room.

Mr. A really lied.

However, he was honest about one aspect.

Usually, the corridors aren't flooded with soap.

That day was an exception.

He said near the laundry room,

so that should be the day he snuck into the hotel.

He should show up among the people who passed the laundry room.

Wait, this person,

Director Xiao.

Sister Xiaoran, some coffee.

Leave it there.

- Did you find the person?
- Can't tell. Can't really see the face.

But this person is suspicious.

At least we can confirm the time the person is there.

There are so many cameras. One of them should capture him.

I think he said he ate in the restaurant.

Then you can look at the restaurant,

the lobby, and the elevator.

[Yunlan Yifeng Hotel]

Xiaoran.

Did something happen?

Yes.

That day, you waited that long for me.

I mean did you find any useful evidence?

I didn't see that person anywhere else.

Let's go..

Let's go get some air and eat.

Director Xiao, Host He.

Were you up all night looking?

Any new evidence?

It's really weird.

He should've definitely passed the restaurant and the lobby.

I was listening to your program. He said there was mold growing on the hotel walls.

There was indeed mold before, but we fixed that during renovation.

That's her. She was talking about our hotel on her radio program.

It's her.
- Go to work.

Don't take this to heart. No one is happy about this incident.

- I was talking to Old Meng about a complaint and he got angry with me.
- What complaint?

A lot of people complained that the sweet and sour ribs were too sour on International Childrens' Day.

He wouldn't accept it.

I don't think that would be the case with Chef Meng's food.

If there is still no improvement

Yunlan headquarters will be holding a press conference.

But the internet community nowadays,

without evidence, it's hard to communicate.

Wait.

Can I borrow this?

What is this?

Showing you a magic trick.

What do yo mean?

You'll see.

What do you think? I learned from Tai Yang.

He said If you see a rainbow then it's good luck.

I don't know if it's real.

Xiaoran. With you by my side

I will have warmth and good luck.

You're my lucky charm.

You better keep me around at all times then.

Look!

- What complaints?
- The day of the International Childrens' Day event.

Sweet and sour pork was too sour but he wouldn't accept it.

I don't think that would be the case with Chef Meng's food.

Could it be that soy sauce and vinegar got mixed up?

What is it? What are you thinking?

This rainbow is useful.

Let's go.

Don't want the rainbow anymore?

This is not right. This is vinegar.

Who added vinegar?

This is not sour from a chemical reaction.

It's could be the film guy.

Why?

Want to have your dishes to have problems.

Could it be my enemy?

then there's a lot.

It's probably someone who has resentment towards Jifeng Restaurant.

After all, sweet and sour pork is our signature.

Xiao Shangqi, maybe we're looking at this wrong.

We've been following Mr. A's train of thought this entire time.

We thought he was the customer.

What if he wasn't?

Mr. Xiao!

I found the man in the video was probably

our former head chef, Old Hu.

I think so...

Don't come in tomorrow.

Lin Zong, settle his pay.

You think I want to work here? I'd like to see who'd be willing

to manage this crappy restaurant in your crappy hotel!

This makes sense.

He didn't enter from the front but come in from here.

But the employees that no longer work here get their access revoked.

He couldn't have entered from here.

This camera should've caught it.

That day, the memory was full

so it shut off.

What if we check the access control system for someone who came and got him?

We've checked and there's nothing abnormal.

Is there really no other evidence?

Xiao Mo,

help me with something.

An interview? Sure.

But how much is the delivery fee?

Moreover, I won't show my face.

Mr. Xiao, you were looking for me?

I have something cute.

I want to give it to Tai Yang.

What is it?

This cute thing is a chipmunk.

Give it to Tai Yang to raise.

What?

You don't like it?

You think it looks like a rat?

You know?

Choosing the date for security camera maintenance, letting him in,

and deleting the records from the access control system,

You're the only one who can do these things.

Aren't I right?

You've suspected for a long time, right?

Yes.

After all, you report every single move I make in Wusu

to Director Zhao in Hupu.

If you knew I've been working with Zhao Mingxuan,

why didn't you fire me?

Because some things I wanted him to know.

I've done a background check on you before.

Five years ago, you worked for Zhao Ming.

At my lowest point, Mr. Zhao helped me.

I brought Tai Yang here on my own.

It's not easy for a single father to get a foothold.

I needed to pay him back sooner or later.

He said that Tai Yang was getting older,

and recommended that we moved to another city

so that Tai Yang could get a better education.

You're quite realistic.

He told me to let Hu Dong, the head chef you fired,

in to steal some of our secret techniques.

Then he would be transferred to their hotel in Hupu.

Old Hu said that he can imitate the flavor to about 80% just by looking at the seasoning in the kitchen.

I didn't know that he was here

to take videos to frame Jifeng.

[Yunlan Jifeng]

So you used the guest complaint

as well as the incident with the mold on our walls

to turn everyone's attention onto those who had resentment towards Jifeng.

I asked him about it after it happened.

He said he was just doing what Director Zhao told him to do,

and that he would never sell me out no matter what,

so I shouldn't get involved.

He didn't tell me you aided him.

Then...

You would feel guilt if you did it.

Otherwise a rat wouldn't make you so nervous.

My resignation letter will be on your desk tomorrow.

'Everyone Knows I Love You' - Liu Yuning

♫ My memories have suddenly halted ♫

♫ Is it because I've been missing you for too long? ♫

♫ At that intersection from the past, ♫

♫ there's a lonely person has been waiting all this time ♫

♫ I'm most afraid of the phrase, "We're just friends" ♫

♫ After turning around, there are so many excuses ♫

♫ to turn back the time. ♫

♫ I'd run towards that intersection in my memory
that I've looked passed for too long, ♫

♫ And give back the waiting I owe you in the first place ♫

♫ I want a future of you and I where ♫

♫ neither one of us are drifting alone ♫

♫ If there's a reunion in love, I would want to hold your hand ♫

♫ When I'm by your side, ♫

♫ we will not let go. ♫