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♪So many blessed souls in this world♪

♪The celestial palaces that mortals have admired a thousand times♪

♪But I have just one wish♪

♪To build grand shelters for all who suffer from the cold♪

♪Dreaming of solitude as my only companion♪

♪No one understands me, yet I'm not lonely♪

♪Walking in the rain, holding my umbrella alone♪

♪Its cover feels wide enough for me♪

♪Paying the price just to exist♪

♪Finding completeness in Sartre's words♪

♪So please don't tell me to find someone♪

♪I'm really not to be pitied♪

♪Why is he still single, unable to touch the closeness of fate♪

♪He just doesn't want to hesitate or get hurt again♪

♪Escaping, the final harbor for adults♪

♪Eliminating himself, freeing others, a kind of responsibility too♪

♪Without mutual ties or pain between them♪

♪Leaving a bit of innocence behind♪

♪Why is he still single, unable to hold on to true love?♪

♪Maybe he's always been too passive, afraid to meet someone's gaze♪

♪Pride, the gun that wounds two hearts♪

♪In the stillness of night, gazing at his reflection with pity♪

♪Feeling a pang of heartache now and then♪

♪Will he spend the rest of his life this way?♪

♪Or turn back to that distant light?♪

=Why Is He Still Single=

=Episode 7=

Then why didn't you tell your girlfriend

and call us out?

I don't want to bring this negative mood home.

Friends, right?

Share the hardship together. Come.

Come on.

Hi.

The usual.

He looks pretty loaded.

He's wearing a Maison Margiela coat.

What? You know him?

A friendly reminder. Stay far away from that guy.

You hate him that much?

What did he do?

It's not me who hates him.

Mr. Yu hates him.

And it's not just Mr. Yu.

Pretty much everyone hates him.

You'll see for yourself in a minute. He's really annoying.

A little sweet.

Change the drink.

Where'd you get that laptop?

From Zhong Liangchuan's office.

Stop it. Go to sleep.

I'm not messing around. I'm working.

I can't let that Ou Yang win.

You can't work right now.

You need to rest.

Leave me alone.

I'm a doctor. That's an order.

You have the three highs, and you fainted.

If you don't rest and get treated,

it could get very serious.

You'll regret it.

You don't get it.

My work means everything to me.

My entire life

revolves around my work, okay?

Quit the grandstanding.

You think that Ou Yang is going

to steal your project.

Of course not.

I just don't want my design to get deleted or rewritten.

Then, you need to rest even more.

If you collapse,

the project really will be gone.

But if you rest up

and come back fresh,

I'm sure that Ou Yang won't be

a match for you.

True.

Go to sleep. Good night.

Who is it?

It's me.

I brought you some of

Cantonese slow-simmered soup.

The one you have to wait an hour in line for.

Still mad at me?

You'll definitely like this.

(A Classic for Everyone)

You borrowed it from me.

I mean the songs recorded on the tape.

They're all your favorites.

Trying to soften me up?

The sweet spot of this approach is

that the contract is already signed,

and the schedule is fixed.

I have to make sure

this project goes smoothly.

But Wu can't handle something this big.

The only person I have right now who can finish it

is Ou Yang.

So let Ou Yang take over.

You just focus on getting better.

I already told Ou Yang to keep as much of your design as possible.

And in future design cycles,

try to leave some room for flexibility.

What did the client say?

The client? The client

didn't say much.

I can handle it.

What do you mean you can handle it?

Is something going on?

What could be going on?

I can handle it.

I'm heading out. Drink the soup.

And eat the fruit.

Why are you home?

Got into a fight with Mr. Yu.

You fought with Mr. Yu?

What happened?

He just snapped at me for no reason.

He said he wanted me gone.

What?

Who cares what he wants?

I'm never going back again.

Coming.

Mr. Yu?

Not working today?

I have the afternoon off.

Where's Wu?

He just went in. Want me to call him out?

No need.

Go tell him

I don't need him.

He actually handed my design to Ou Yang and let him mess it up.

Yeah, that's on him.

Not entirely on him.

It was probably Lin Sa's idea.

Those two didn't want me working.

They were afraid I'd overwork.

But Wu talked back to me.

That was too rude.

If he talked back, that's his fault.

Not necessarily.

I was the one who scolded him first.

I pushed him too hard,

so blurting things out was understandable.

And he wasn't insulting me.

He just wanted me to rest.

Then, what exactly did he do wrong?

Everything.

He's been with me for years,

and his skills haven't improved at all.

Though I get it,

he just doesn't have my level of talent.

At least he works hard most of the time.

He helps me with all kinds of random tasks.

That saves me some trouble.

With him suddenly disappeared,

I'd feel a bit off.

Like a computer losing its mouse.

Sure, it still works,

but not efficiently.

So...

Nothing more. I'm leaving.

What did he mean by that?

He was apologizing.

That counts as an apology?

It's already rare for Mr. Yu to show up in person.

By the way, Xiaoxiao,

I'm getting changed and heading to work.

You said you wouldn't go back, no matter what he did?

Already changed your mind?

When I'm coaxing you, it takes forever.

Guys don't overthink stuff like that.

The door is open.

Open up!

(Incoming call: Gu Yejia)

I'm sorry. I was wrong.

I shouldn't have run away.

Okay?

I said I was wrong. There.

- You lost something, didn't you? - Huh?

A USB drive.

It says "Yu Yu Design Studio" on it.

So you're the one who took it.

You can't work without that thing.

Indeed.

Well, if you're that desperate,

I can bring it over to you.

As long as you agree to one condition.

Say it.

Let me into your place.

You want to come into my place that badly?

Or you can come to the hospital and pick it up yourself.

I don't have time right now.

Either you come, or I go.

Your choice.

Come here.

Open the door, then.

Huh?

Seriously?

Hi.

Where is it?

I brought it.

Your turn.

Jia.

- Xiaoman? - What are you doing here?

- I was doing... - Bye.

Why you...

Yu Yu! Let me in!

Yu Yu! Open the door!

Well...

Finally.

You're here to treat him?

Yeah.

He's still recovering,

but he just ran out of the hospital for no reason.

I was furious.

I almost got inside just now.

Sorry about that.

It's not your fault.

He's jumpy and weird and can't keep a promise.

But honestly,

what exactly is he hiding

in his apartment?

Why so mysterious?

I just think it's kind of fun.

- Come in. - Never mind.

I'm here to ask for help.

Whatever it is, come inside first.

Jia is here.

Dr. Gu is here too?

Wu.

You know Mr. Yu pretty well.

Lin said earlier

that he ran home from the hospital to work again.

I want to help him,

but he'll yell at me.

You know,

just go knock on the door.

He'll definitely open it for you.

And then?

Then, you barge right in.

And he'll kick you right back out.

Then, you come here.

Tell us what's inside his place.

Seriously, Dr. Gu, since when are you unreliable too?

Great, I think his craziness is rubbing off on me.

What is this?

Did he switch to percussion music?

Did he faint again?

He's not that fragile, right?

Mr. Yu?

- Mr. Yu, open up! - Mr. Yu?

Mr. Yu!

What do we do? He's not responding.

The balcony! The balcony!

- Yu... - Climb across from here.

Yeah, yeah, climb over.

Are you two crazy?

It's the seventh floor! How am I supposed to do it?

Forget that.

He shaved a 54-centimeter wall down by 14 centimeters.

And he replaced the soundproofing material.

Do you guys have a hammer?

This one.

Dr. Gu.

You're way too hardcore.

Let me do it.

Careful.

Is this okay?

Mr. Yu said

this wall was thinned by Xia Xiaoman's uncle.

My uncle actually did something useful.

Okay, it's through!

- Let's go. - Okay.

- Mr. Yu! - Mr. Yu!

- Mr. Yu! - Mr. Yu!

Mr. Yu!

(You have been surrounded.)

(Put down your weapons and kneel.)

(You have been surrounded.)

- Yu... - (Kneel...)

(You have been surrounded.)

Mr. Yu!

(Put down your weapons and kneel.)

- (You have been surrounded.) - What happened?

(Put down your weapons and kneel.)

(You have been surrounded.)

(Put down your weapons and kneel.)

What are you doing? You even smashed a hole in my wall!

You fainted.

We came to save you.

Then, why are you here?

I...

He was working.

He cares about you. Don't yell at him.

Why would I yell at him?

Am I that unreasonable?

If you really want to help,

go to the studio tomorrow morning.

Got it.

Alright, I'm getting back to work.

You're still working?

You just fainted!

When did I faint?

Just now!

That was a sleep faint.

Okay, everyone, off the balcony.

- Go. - Got it.

Dao, go.

Why are you hiding here? Out.

Out.

Go outside.

Go on. Hurry.

When did you get in here?

I said no one is allowed in my room.

- I'm not leaving. - Get out.

You're a responsible designer.

I'm a responsible doctor.

Responsibly speaking,

overworking can cause cardiovascular issues,

cerebral hemorrhage, and heart attacks,

which are very dangerous.

Checkup or not, it's up to you.

Don't move.

(Measurement complete.)

(Systolic pressure: 127 mmHg.)

(Diastolic pressure: 91 mmHg.)

(Pulse: 82 beats per minute.)

(Your diastolic is a bit high.)

So?

Blood pressure and heart rate are a bit off.

But they're within the safe range for now.

Your oxygen levels are normal.

Just now...

I didn't actually faint.

I just fell asleep.

You fell asleep with a loud thud like that?

I was exhausted.

I didn't feel like picking up the chair.

Take your medicine.

How do you know I need these?

And you even carry them with you.

Next time you leave the hospital,

take your medication.

I'll get going then.

My shoes.

Right.

I'll walk you out.

See you.

By the way,

we'll make you food and bring it over later.

Use the front door.

Okay.

So...

Mr. Yu's room...

What does it look like?

Honestly, nothing special.

I remember

there's a desk.

With a computer on it.

I was too focused on treating him.

I didn't really notice anything else.

It's not symphony music.

It actually sounds pretty good.

Let me try identifying it with an app.

Got it.

Never heard of it.

"Merci".

It means "thank you" in French.

He really is way too deep and subtle with his expression.

This is amazing!

Living in such a warm, cozy place

is going to make life so pleasant.

Where's Mr. Yu?

I want to thank him.

He's on leave.

You're awake.

Did you like the food we brought?

Did you eat?

It's too salty.

Don't cook that for anyone else.

You'll salt them to death.

Biting the hand that feeds you.

What's wrong, Dr. Gu?

Nothing.

Okay.

Cousin.

Welcome.

Well...

My condolences.

Huh?

What's with that flower?

I'm getting married.

Married?

So Uncle's not dead?

(Groom: Su Yuanliang, Bride: Bao Qianqian)

Sir.

(Funeral tribute) Where should I put this?

Yeah, where?

Oh my god, man...

(Wedding)

Sir, perhaps if you pay a little extra,

I can disassemble the wreath and turn it into a flower basket.

How about that?

Good idea.

Thank you.

Wedding gift.

Thanks.

No problem.

I don't need the envelope.

The color is

too pure.

The amount I gave you

is 1314 yuan.

It's a homophone for "forever".

What was it originally?

1688.

That's lucky.

- "Get rich all the way". - Nope.

It's "goodbye all the way".

I was actually thinking of giving 886 yuan.

But I thought it was too little. And "bye-bye"

is a homophone that isn't exactly respectful for the deceased.

There isn't a deceased.

Where's the wreath? Where did it go?

Your ex threatened me last month, saying she'd send a wreath.

And she really sent one? Get them!

A misunderstanding!

What misunderstanding?

Look at the occasion today!

This is outrageous.

He's my distant cousin.

She said she was your distant cousin too.

Wouldn't that make her his real sister?

No, my sister already got married!

It's even worse!

Did you cheat with my sister?

Can we not go full soap opera right now?

You need to explain!

Kiddo...

What are you...

Son.

Your uncle passed.

You have to come for the seventh-day rites.

Is that my fault?

It is my fault.

In what context

would you invite me to a wedding,

and include the words "seventh day"?

What I meant was,

your uncle's son is getting married.

All the relatives and friends went.

Seven bridesmaids in the bridal suite.

You had to come!

I...

- Hello? - Why aren't you here yet?

The client is here.

I'm coming!

- Mom, I'm leaving! - Where are you going?

- Work emergency! - No, no, no!

Go apologize right now!

Or he'll hate you forever!

And you can't go dressed all in black.

Here, wear this and go apologize.

Again?

Go, go, go.

You have to.

Mr. Yu believes that

dressing festively is the greatest respect you can show a client.

Yes. Back in the day, when raising the main beam,

everyone had to wear bright red.

Let's continue.

How many bathrooms are the four of you planning to install?

Two.

Why would one family living together need two bathrooms?

Exactly.

You could turn one into a storage room. It's more practical.

We're not exactly a wealthy family.

Having an extra bathroom

is basically wasting hundreds of thousands of house money.

Fine, then at least give me good soundproofing.

No problem.

It'll add about 100 grand to the budget.

A hundred grand?

Hey, honey.

For that money, we could get a local license plate.

Alright then.

Housing prices are so insane now.

Living with your parents after marriage is totally normal.

You could buy a place in another city.

No one likes moving away from home, Mr. Yu.

Housing is a necessity.

Big cities are also a necessity.

Then, be ready to fight every day at home.

Good thing my parents don't plan on living with me.

After you get married,

it's not just your parents. There are her parents too.

Oh, right.

"Oh, right"?

Do you hate my parents that much?

I never said that.

Don't mix up two different things.

After marriage,

you don't just gain another set of parents.

It's double the relatives too.

Like your third-cousin–great-uncle,

or your great-aunt on your Mom's side.

The client is an only child.

I actually want to live with my mother-in-law after marriage.

Calling my in-law "Mom" every day

sounds fun.

With how dominant you are,

she'll be calling you "mommy" in three months.

Not even three months.

Three days will do.

You're wearing bright red,

but your mouth is still just as mean.

Xiaoxiao.

I got the stuff.

Oh, right.

Is it new?

No, it's something I bought for Qing.

Wow.

It's really pretty.

Yeah, it is.

I'll buy you an even prettier one.

You're so stingy. How would you ever buy me one?

I'm not stingy.

I just never get a raise.

Right, Mr. Yu?

I'm leaving.

- Where are you going now? - Yeah, where?

To escape reality?

Spending my money.

Why are you giving yourself a CT scan?

I got hit.

My head feels a bit dizzy.

Why'd someone hit you?

Is it a concussion or not?

No. Everything looks normal.

Really?

I don't believe you.

Then, go find a doctor you do trust.

Drink water and get plenty of rest.

Your dizziness will go away.

Can't even diagnose a concussion...

I shouldn't have come to you.

Now I get why someone hit you.

You've got it all wrong.

The truth comes from a voice note my mom sent me.

Listen to this.

(Zhongjing Hospital Prescription) I prescribed you Vitamin D9 and B12.

You can pick up the meds.

This is...

Bye.

Miss,

why's the AC turned up so high?

Because someone feels cold.

But I feel hot.

I'm sweating all over.

What I walk out and catch a cold?

How about you talk to that gentleman and let me know

what temperature you agree on?

Sir.

Don't you think the AC is set way too high?

It's like 27 or 28 degrees in here.

(Blind Date Resume) As you age, your body runs colder.

Once you reach my age, you'll understand.

Runs colder?

Your legs, your back, and your lungs. Everything runs a bit colder.

Oh, real scientific.

Judging by how you look, you're not that young anymore.

Do you ever get this feeling

that no matter how warm or cold it is,

your hands and feet get chilly at night?

Nope.

I'm only forty.

Forty?

Now, look at him.

He is forty,

but he looks like he's in his thirties.

You really haven't taken care of yourself.

You're aging way too fast.

You...

Why are you two sitting together?

And you're chatting?

What?

- Yejia. - What are you doing here?

Pick one of these and go on a blind date.

No, no, I don't want to!

- You came here to set me up? - Take it.

You made me a booklet?

- This is the resume collection! - I don't want it! No!

Take it.

Just take it home!

Who's he?

- He's my dad. - Huh?

And you are?

I...

He's one of my patients.

He needs treatment for a concussion.

Wait...

Do me a favor. Stop him.

What favor? Hey, what are you doing?

Who is he exactly?

My boyfriend.

- Boyfriend? - I must get going.

Boyfriend?

What's your name?

I'm Yu. Yu Yu.

"Yu" as in what?

Yu, like Yu Boya.

Yu Boya? Never heard of him.

The one who played the zither. His soulmate died,

and he smashed his instrument.

He originally had the surname Bo.

His real name was Yu Rui,

styled Boya.

The whole "Yu Boya" thing was made up by Feng Menglong in a Ming-dynasty novel.

Really?

- I don't believe it. - I'm telling you,

Xunzi, Ciyuan... They all say...

Wait, I'm not her boyfriend.

It's written clearly!

He...

His surname is Bo.

(Yu Yu Design Studio)

- Hey. - Yeah?

That Ou Yang guy posted another short video.

I mixed a new cocktail.

Care to try it?

Doesn't taste great.

It tastes like chicken poop.

Look at that bracelet.

Isn't that the one Xiaoxiao bought for Qing?

It really looks like it.

What now?

Spacing out again at work?

Leaving me alone to deal with the client?

Tell me.

What exactly is going on between you and Ou Yang?

(Wildebeest Space)

I only went out with him once.

Just once?

Of course.

The guy is so wild.

I kept my guard up.

And while he went to the bathroom,

I called his phone.

On his caller ID,

my name had "Shanghai" tagged after it.

I get it.

He's a high-level player.

What does "Shanghai" even mean?

You wouldn't get it.

It's just a city.

You really don't get it?

Forget it. You're no "player". You won't understand.

Didn't Wu already say

that the guy is unreliable?

Why are you still seeing him?

It's fine, I'm craftier.

Besides, we're both single.

He treats me pretty well.

And he has a few impressive traits.

So for now, we'll just keep in touch.

Does that mean you two are dating?

Of course not.

We're just playing a high-level game.

Qing really is a high-level player.

Alright then, guess we were overthinking.

Sorry for worrying you.

Dinner's on me tonight.

I'll send you a voucher.

Come on.

Jia.

Dad.

You haven't gone back to Suzhou?

Of course I haven't left.

We haven't finished talking.

Talking about what?

Well, you see...

You and that Yu Yu...

Dad.

I've already hit my three-dates-a-month quota.

Can we please save this topic for next month?

Yes, but...

But listen.

This...

This "quota" thing is made up by people anyway.

Let's talk inside.

I just remembered I have work at the hospital.

I need to go handle it.

Go watch a movie inside.

I'm on night shift, so I won't be back.

We'll talk another day, bye!

Take care of yourself!

I can't take it anymore.

I can't stand my dad anymore.

I just want a few peaceful days.

Am I really asking too much?

He pushed me so hard today.

And Yu Yu happened to be right next to me.

So I pointed at him and said he's my boyfriend.

- And he believed it? - He can believe whatever he wants.

Where's "The Great Escape"?

There.

I saw it first.

I got here five minutes earlier.

He got here five minutes earlier.

This is the Blu-ray version.

Don't rent it unless you can play it.

My laptop has a Blu-ray drive.

And I can always watch it at your girlfriend's place.

Hey, why did you walk off?

He set up video blind dates for me.

And he made me see six people at once.

Six people in six boxes on one screen.

Who does that?

I...

You're a patient.

You can't drink.

I'm not sick.

Didn't you have a concussion?

Next to the Governor Vessel

are the Bladder Meridian and the Stomach Meridian.

If you drink just one beer,

your head will hurt all night.

What exactly do you do?

I study wellness.

You don't believe me.

I believe you.

Then, I'll drink this.

Leek, fennel, whatever this juice is.

Is this even meant for humans?

Honestly, I think your dad means well.

I actually wish someone would set up dates for me.

It's just that

my family isn't in a hurry.

I'm the only one worrying.

It's okay.

I'll arrange for you.

(Blind Date Resume)

Pick anyone you like.

(Wang Hongyu, 38)

(Sun Guangchang, 40)

I think they're pretty decent.

Oh, really?

It's just that for me,

they're a little too old.

Let me tell you something, Xiaoman.

A lot of these older, still-single guys

actually have big problems.

I've met plenty of them on blind dates.

For example,

there are the ones who say,

"It's because of work and my career."

But really, they're just jerks.

They keep dating endlessly,

using blind dates as an excuse to flirt.

And then you have the mama's boys.

They always listen to their mom.

What to eat, drink, wear,

even what kind of wife to marry.

As long as the mom likes her,

his own opinion doesn't matter.

And there are the weird ones. Hard to talk to,

impossible to get along with.

Like my next-door neighbor.

He wears a strange hat,

wandering around everywhere.

Why are you following me?

My hotel's up ahead.

Then go first.

Okay.

What's your relationship with my daughter?

I am her patient.

Not close?

Yes.

Why would you lie to me with her?

We're friends, I guess.

Friends?

How did you meet?

I'd rather not say.

You seem to be my daughter's

only male friend.

The only one?

Mr. Yu.

I'd like to ask you a favor.

What kind of favor?

Well, look...

Jia's all alone in Shanghai. It gets lonely.

And you're her only

male friend.

Plus, you two live so close.

So...

So...

What are you trying to say?

I want you to take her on a date.

A date?

Ta-da.

Freshly ground five-grain soy milk.

Try it.

It smells amazing.

Xiaoman, you're so good at this.

Any man will be lucky

to marry you.

Of course.

(Incoming call: Yu Yu)

Mr. Yu is calling me.

This early?

Hello?

Uh...

Jia.

What's going on with you?

Nothing's going on.

I want to see you.

How about 1 PM?

The usual place.

I live right next door.

Why do you need to see me?

No reason.

I just really want to see you.

See you there.

Mr. Yu called and said he wants to see me.

Maybe he seriously wants to ask you out.

No way.

What if he confesses?

Impossible.

What if?

Still impossible.

Come on. Tell us how you feel right now.

I think he's acting weird.

People like him

must be handled with weird tactics.

What tactics?

Wow.

Alright.

Why are you so eager to see me?

Jia.

If you call me that...

Okay, stop.

Jia.

=Why Is He Still Single=