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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 9=

(Yu Yu Design Studio)

Mr. Yu, have you already apologized? That was quick.

I have not gone yet.

I need to revise a drawing right away.

But I need to head to the site now.

You handle the drawing.

Send it to me once it is done.

Okay.

- What is wrong? - My computer will not turn on.

What? How did that happen?

Come use mine.

I need this drawing done soon.

Come on.

Alright, that works.

The gloves are new.

I have never used them.

Wu.

Here.

The file is right on the desktop.

Thanks for helping.

Do your best.

I am heading out.

- Goodbye. - Goodbye.

So dramatic.

(The real culprit who attacked Mr. Zhang)

(The real culprit who attacked Mr. Zhang)

(He is the real culprit!)

Alright, I get it.

Why are you sitting here instead of going to apologize?

Mr. Sun.

Get up.

This is for working.

You are quite cooperative today.

Why are you smiling like that?

What are you laughing at? That smile is strange.

Mr. Yu, I am sorry.

It was my fault.

I misjudged you.

What is it?

(He is the real culprit!)

Well...

It was Sun who hit him.

Mr. Yu, I am sorry.

I blamed you for nothing.

Rise.

From now on, do you trust me or Wu?

Of course I trust you.

Mr. Yu, you are generous and forgiving.

Everything you say is right.

Sun should be the one apologizing.

- Mr. Sun! - Mr. Sun!

Forget it.

I will go.

But you were not the one who hit him.

It is not really your place.

I am the designer.

If someone on my team made a mistake,

it is my responsibility to fix it.

You are apologizing for someone else...

Churchill once said

that taking responsibility for others

is an act of greatness.

Mr. Yu has grown.

You are starting to look like a leader.

Alright then.

I will go.

Okay.

I am counting on you.

Bring a small gift when you go.

Even a watermelon would do.

You may all rise.

I respectfully

- send off Your Majesty. - Yes.

You know Mr. Yu...

He is proud, but a little tsundere too.

Do you think he can swallow his pride?

True.

How did a few words get him so carried away?

(Fruit Dew)

(DIY Dumplings)

Hi, there. How many of you?

Where is the boss?

Looking for the boss?

Boss, someone is looking for you.

Sir.

Where is he?

Dr. Gu, we are full. We are heading out.

So soon?

Why are you skipping meals?

Where does it hurt this time?

My stomach hurts.

Did you eat too much watermelon?

No. Someone made me angry.

Who has that kind of power? Made you so mad that your stomach hurts?

It hurts even more now.

Tell me what happened.

(DIY Dumplings House) Look at this place.

It is this dumpling shop.

You have been there?

I...

I know the owner.

Why are you showing me this?

I heard the food is great.

And it is fun.

And the prices are good.

You want to eat there, do you?

Eating dumplings alone is boring and silly.

So you want me to go with you?

Not really.

But if you insist on coming with me,

I will not refuse.

(The Chef)

Thank you for asking me out for a meal.

I did not ask you out.

I am just keeping you company.

You are something else.

Stop padding the board.

You need the sound to knead dough properly.

What kind of nonsense is that?

It is the rhythm of good food.

The beat of life.

Think about when your family made dough back then.

The whole table used to shake and bang, right?

That is true.

What? Are you secretly filming me?

(Xia Xiaoman)

(Xia Xiaoman: Asking for a video)

(Video call)

Xiaoman, look.

Hello, Mr. Yu.

Xiaoman wants to ask the Chef a few questions.

Go ahead.

What are you doing?

Making dough pieces.

What?

Dough pieces?

They become dumpling wrappers later.

Mr. Yu just kneaded the flour into a dough.

Now we need to roll the pieces into dumpling wrappers.

Stop talking and come help.

Mr. Yu, you are such a homestyle straight guy.

I need to call more people to watch this.

Mom, the water is boiling.

It should be ready.

Almost.

Once we finish these, it'll be enough.

Do not make too many.

Frozen ones are not healthy.

Fresh ones are better.

(Yu Yu is inviting you to a video call) My brother.

What?

I want to ask something.

How many folds do we make on dumplings at home?

Usually none.

Four folds for Chinese New Year.

Eight folds for a wedding.

There are rules for dumpling folds?

Who is next to you?

Who is that beside you?

It is a woman.

Hello, Auntie. I am Gu Yejia.

Yejia, hello.

Are you two making dumplings?

Are you making them at your place?

It is so nice that my son can make dumplings at your home.

What are you two doing after you finish eating?

Alright. I will stop talking.

Any new movies lately?

He hung up.

Mom, you are going to scare Dr. Gu again.

Doctors are brave.

I will not scare her.

Mr. Yu, you are amazing.

Of course.

Impressive.

They are all the same size.

Alright. You may express your admiration now.

This one is great.

This one is great too.

They are all the same size.

This is perfectionist-level beauty.

Look at their aprons.

Foodie. Chef.

They really match well.

They do look good together.

Alright. I am going to eat my dumplings.

Talk to you later. Bye.

What are you looking at?

The aprons are stating facts.

(Time is up)

The dumplings are ready. I will go serve them.

These are way too good.

My ancestors worked in the imperial kitchen.

- Really? - No.

Right.

About last time...

Thank you for making those four dishes for my dad.

It was nothing.

Eat more if you like them.

If it is not enough, I can make you some hand-pulled noodles.

I cannot eat that much.

But you are really good at making dough dishes. Why?

I studied architecture at Tianjin University for five years.

The food in Tianjin is great.

Especially the seafood.

And the Tianjin noodles with gravy are amazing.

Yes, they have eight toppings.

Dr. Gu.

Mr. Zhang.

Good afternoon.

- Welcome. - Hello.

Did you enjoy your meal?

Very much. It was excellent.

Do you two know each other?

Kind of.

And this is...

He is my patient.

And also my friend.

Right.

Mr. Zhang.

About what happened last time...

What happened between you two?

Nothing serious.

My kitchen is next to this window.

I cook every day. The sawdust flies into my food. How am I supposed to eat that?

If it is nothing serious, why complain?

- You are dramatic. - You're rude.

You are still going on?

Hold on.

I do not know what happened,

but if Mr. Zhang says it is nothing,

then let it go.

Let it go.

Eat your dumplings.

No, we cannot let it go.

Mr. Zhang, I am sorry.

I did not manage my team well.

Please accept this watermelon.

I do not need the watermelon.

Today's dumplings are on me.

No need. I can pay myself.

Alright, suit yourself.

Enjoy.

Take your time. Let me know if you need anything.

- Alright. - Okay, thank you.

So you invited me to eat dumplings to apologize.

I came with you to eat dumplings and apologize at the same time.

You needed me there for courage, right?

Wrong.

My brain processes things too fast.

I worry others cannot keep up and misunderstand me.

You were not very helpful,

but I still need to thank you.

Thank you for giving him the courage to accept my apology.

You earned this. Here.

- What? - You're welcome.

Do you know why he forgave you?

Because I was sincere.

Because he is my blind date.

And he has been calling me, trying to ask me out.

Blind date?

You have not given up on marriage?

Just because you gave up does not mean I have to.

Here, it is too heavy.

I cannot carry it.

He is over thirty and runs such a strange dumpling shop.

He is not stable at all.

He is not right for you.

Then what kind of person suits me?

Someone roughly like you.

That is enough.

What do you mean, roughly like me?

Someone who is not much better than you.

You are not much better than me.

I am better than you.

Though not by much.

How are you better than me?

I have an extra watermelon.

Mr. Yu.

Why did you bring Dr. Gu with you to apologize yesterday?

I went with her to eat dumplings.

So next time you refuse to give in,

should we get Dr. Gu to help again?

I went with her...

Forget it.

There is a big project.

How big?

Five hundred square meters.

Is that big enough?

More than enough.

Mr. Yu.

Take it. Hurry.

Five hundred square meters? Suspicious.

He is an artist.

An artist? Does he even understand art?

He is a very popular painter right now.

One of his oil paintings can sell for hundreds of thousands.

That impressive?

Designing a home for such a famous artist.

There will definitely be news coverage.

The budget is generous.

You can design it however you want.

And he even said clearly

that it must be designed by Yu Yu.

Then this artist really knows art.

We will go to his place for a party this weekend.

A party?

You need to meet him first,

and check out the house.

I hate parties.

Five hundred square meters.

An artist.

(Famous Oil Painter) News coverage.

He needs you.

Alright then.

Since he understands art,

I will make an exception.

A gathering requires a female companion.

A female companion?

Do not look at me.

I am not a woman.

Why are you looking at me?

I am definitely not a woman.

Then I will dress as one?

Dao.

You are not behaving, huh?

When you have a dog, you must keep the leash on at all times.

Isn't he leashed now?

It suddenly ran, and I missed it.

That is still your responsibility.

Do not look at it.

Xia Xiaoman.

There is a party. Do you want to go?

A party?

There will be lots of good food.

And plenty of wealthy people and artists.

Wealthy artists?

(Pioneer Invitation. Exhibiting Artists)

Mr. Luo.

Ms. Lin.

- Hello. - Hello. Welcome.

- Have you seen everything? - Yes, we have.

- How is it? - It is wonderful.

Thank you.

Well?

Any good men here?

No, only beautiful women.

Miss.

Sorry.

You...

Are you here alone?

I... I came with Mr. Yu.

You are his girlfriend?

No. I am his neighbor.

My name is Luo Han.

Hello, Mr. Luo.

You can call me Luo Han.

What do you think of the bicycle I designed?

How is it?

You...

- It looks nice. - Try it.

Kick it? [*Sounds the same as English "try"]

Give it a try.

Beautiful lady,

I sincerely invite you

to join me

on my

Journey Bicycle.

The Journey Bicycle is ready to go.

How is it?

Not bad.

This Journey Bicycle

carries my glorious youth.

It holds my memories.

It is the passion of my younger days.

Your passion from your childhood?

No wonder I did not understand it.

Let us have dinner sometime.

Then

I can explain it to you slowly.

No need.

It is no trouble. Very easy.

Here, let us add each other on WeChat.

What are you doing?

Look at this.

What does it look like to you?

It looks like Mr. Yu.

It feels like he has lost in the battlefield of love his whole life.

It does.

This is one of our big client's works.

What do you think?

This is called art?

What a mess.

A mess?

Mr. Yu.

What is wrong with this painting?

It is full of pretension.

Overly contrived.

It lacks expressive vitality,

and independent thought.

In my opinion,

the frame is better than the painting.

It has the Rococo shape

and the colors of contemporary art.

It is impressive.

Well said.

Your comments just now

will appear in the next issue of the art review.

I am so happy.

You enjoy being criticized?

Not exactly.

Because this painting is not mine.

Did you not say it was your latest work?

I made the frame.

Your sister? [*Sounds the same as English "made"]

- Mr. Luo Han. - Alright.

I heard you plan to renovate the place.

Yes. Mr. Yu, the master designer, will handle it.

Mr. Yu,

what style do you plan to design?

Of course, it must match the artist's temperament and taste.

Secondly,

it needs to be luxurious.

I want it to feel like the most exclusive

private club in Shanghai.

You are not planning to live here?

I am.

Do not give me any of that "homey feeling"

or "warm atmosphere."

I do not need anything domestic.

All I want is that during my parties,

my guests will gasp and scream in awe.

But a house designed like that

will get boring quickly.

Then I will tear it down and redo it.

If I do not like it, I will renovate again.

Please leave.

Yes. Wow.

Wow.

What "wow"?

Stop talking.

Watch your attitude.

Nonsense.

My beautiful lady,

would you like to know the story behind this piece?

I do not understand art.

Hello, Mr. Luo.

Hello, Ms. Lin.

Congratulations.

Your exhibition is a great success.

And you have gained a true admirer.

I am very pleased.

Among everyone here,

only Mr. Yu appreciated your exquisite frame.

So you can safely entrust the design to him.

Master Yu is not mingling with the crowd.

He really is quiet.

Sorry, Mr. Yu is

not very fond of chatting.

It adds to the artist's mystique.

I feel confident giving him my house.

Let's sign the contract soon.

Thank you for your trust.

You are welcome.

Congratulations on securing this big project.

Are you alright?

I guess so.

Why did you call me here again?

I wanted to ask you something about Auntie.

Auntie?

Yes.

It highlights that she is your mom too.

You should handle it.

What about her?

It seems she is not planning to leave.

She wants to stay at my place permanently.

And what is wrong with that?

You do not understand, Yu.

Living with elders means

every habit of yours has to follow theirs.

For example,

I still have to wake up at seven on weekends.

All the food I cook

must match her taste.

I cannot even use the vacuum cleaner.

She thinks it does not clean thoroughly enough.

It is exhausting.

So basically, you do not want to live with your mother-in-law, right?

No. You cannot say that.

Then what can I say?

Stop it.

No.

Yu.

I just want you to help me.

Ask her gently

when she plans to leave.

Ask her yourself.

I am the son-in-law.

Asking would ruin the harmony.

You are her son.

It is fine if you ask.

Alright.

I will think about it.

Thanks, Yu.

(I will hold on to this peace)

(and wait for everyone to gather.)

(See you.)

My brother is here.

- You are here, Yu. - I am here.

Yu.

Don't forget to ask Mom about that thing later.

Just that matter.

Alright.

Have a seat first. I will get you some water.

- Mom. - Uncle.

- This is for you. - She is calling you.

You do not like it?

Mom.

What is your relationship with Dr. Gu now?

Doctor and patient.

What kind of patient goes to a doctor's home to make dumplings?

We ate at a restaurant.

A restaurant where you can make dumplings?

Can you come up with a believable lie?

The restaurant is an unbelievable one.

Let me tell you,

next time you two go on a date, take me with you.

Why?

So I can see how your relationship is progressing.

She will not notice me.

That is spying.

How is that spying?

Mom.

Keep your voice down. We are watching TV.

I have seen this cartoon.

You watch cartoons too?

The final villain is called the "Corpse Emperor."

Yu.

How can you be like this?

Spoilers are shameful, you know.

- Keep watching if you do not believe me. - Enough. Go home.

Why did you even come?

Alright.

Dad, why did you call Uncle over?

Exactly.

Your uncle loves you very much.

No, he does not.

You do not like him anymore?

Why did you not ask Mom?

I did not get the chance.

Where is your mother?

When exactly do you have time?

How about tomorrow?

Hello?

Mr. Yu.

Are you on a date with that artist?

No.

I really do not have time these days.

So please stop asking me out for now.

I already said so,

and he still will not give up.

Just block him.

That feels a bit impolite.

With someone like him, a "citrus person",

why bother being polite?

A citrus person?

A citrus marries all kinds of fruit,

and produces all kinds of fruit.

Then that citrus is very loving.

Do you need me to explain it to you?

No, no need.

Well...

What I really wanted to ask is,

when will this project of yours be fully completed?

Why?

I was thinking...

After your project is done,

I will block him completely.

Since you were the one who introduced him to me.

I am worried it might affect you,

Wu,

and Xiaoxiao.

They really need this project.

Just mind your own business.

He is pursuing Xia Xiaoman?

That is harassment.

Artists can be passionate.

Didn't Tang Bohu pursue Qiuxiang?

There was no Qiuxiang in real life.

Tang Bohu cheated in the imperial exam and divorced his wife.

He only painted to survive afterward.

His paintings may be worth billions now,

but back then, you could swap one for two steamed buns.

Look it up if you do not believe me.

How is that the same thing?

Good morning, Mr. Yu.

Ms. Lin.

I am all done.

You worked fast this time.

This is what we call

profit being the greatest motivation.

Mr. Yu.

Come take a look at my model.

Come on.

I am not taking this job.

What?

You are really dropping the project

because he is harassing Xia Xiaoman?

It has nothing to do with her.

Then give me a reason. A real one.

I cannot stand how he sees a home.

Everything has to be lavish.

Every guest must walk in and go "wow."

What does he think a home is?

And he wants to tear down my design anytime.

What? His paintings count as art,

but my design does not?

If he plans to tear it down anytime,

why should I do it at all?

Because he is paying.

Because this is your job.

Let me tell you,

this is not just about you.

Suppliers, contractors,

me, Wu, Xiaoxiao,

and dozens of people

are tied to this project.

Then get another designer.

He insisted on having you.

The contract is signed.

Who is paying the penalty?

Me.

You?

Unbelievable.

He comes and goes

whenever he wants.

Mr. Yu only responds to kindness, not pressure.

Should we beg him, then?

You beg him.

I was thinking I would wait until your project is done

before blocking him.

I do not want it to affect you,

Wu,

and Xiaoxiao.

They really need this project.

Mr. Yu,

fifty thousand is still a lot of money.

It is basically half of Wu's yearly salary.

And recently, when we go out, I am the one paying.

♪Through the candlelight, I see your gaze♪

♪Hidden melancholy embraces indifference♪

What?

♪A lonely body chooses silence♪

Nice.

There is a sense

of sticking to yourself

with a touch of sadness.

♪Orange fireworks rise along the coast♪

How thoughtful.

♪Lovers embrace and cry while kissing♪

Well...

I heard from Wu.

Do not give up that project because of me.

It is not because of you.

I can just ignore him.

I said it is not because of you.

I did not really want that job to begin with.

He is a stubborn camel.

You were just the final straw.

But you said you "didn't really want it."

If this had nothing to do with me?

Honestly, I probably would have tolerated it.

Then keep tolerating it.

Why should I tolerate it?

♪Forever♪

You will not like the next song.

Good night.

(Wildebeest Space)

Dr. Gu.

Ms. Lin.

You come here often too?

Yes.

I often rent DVDs here.

DVDs?

You must have picked that up from Mr. Yu.

- May I sit? - Sit, please. I forgot.

You come here a lot too.

I am in a bad mood today.

Came to sit for a bit.

What did he do?

A big client asked him to design a home.

Everyone in the company is working for it.

The contract is signed.

And that Yu just quits.

Is that not infuriating?

Only he can do something like that.

When will he ever grow up?

Grow up?

Highly unlikely.

Not much hope there.

But do not stay mad at him.

Being mad at him only punishes yourself.

You are free anyway.

Why not vent to me a little?

Do not bottle it up and stress yourself out.

You are right.

Inviting me to dinner?

I see right through you.

Go on, what is it?

I cannot invite you to dinner for no reason?

You would not ask me out for nothing.

And you changed into new clothes.

This is old.

From the worn fabric alone,

I can tell it has not been washed.

I get it.

Get what?

You are craving.

You want to eat my dumplings, right?

Yes.

Yes.

Fine, take off the apron.

I will do it.

(Foodie)

So...

Can you continue with that artist's project?

No.

No job is 100% your ideal.

You know my attitude toward work.

I know, but...

That is why I cannot

design a home for someone

whose values clash with mine.

I treat patients with different beliefs from mine too.

But I still have to treat them.

Take you, for example.

You know,

you are not dealing with patients.

You are dealing with lives.

I am not dealing with a house.

I am dealing with a home.

You must protect lives.

I must protect a home.

He does not see it as a home.

This has nothing to do with you anymore.

Let us look at it from another angle.

If you continue,

you will be unhappy.

If you quit,

Lin Sa and Wu will be unhappy.

If they are unhappy,

you will be unhappy too.

Because they are the closest people to you.

Either way, you end up unhappy.

So you might as well help them.

Make them happy.

So just to make them happy,

I have to swallow it?

They put up with you all the time too.

Mr. Yu, I am sorry.

I blamed you unfairly.

Mr. Yu, you are generous and forgiving.

Whatever you say goes from now on.

They put up with you because they respect you,

not because they owe you.

Is this what relationships are?

It is the responsibility and duty of friends.

You can live without friends?

I can.

(Yu Yu Design Studio)

Have you been putting up with me?

It is fine. Just say it.

Why say that?

You will just get mad at me later.

Morning,

everyone.

(I went to talk to Mr. Yu yesterday. He did not agree.)

This project...

I plan to take it.

- Really? - Why?

Because I want to.

Are you all happy now?

Of course.

My luxurious European trip can finally happen.

Going alone is boring.

Who said I am going alone?

Mr. Yu, what do you want for lunch?

My treat, order anything.

Except dumplings. Anything else is fine.

No problem.

Let me make a call.

Hello?

Dr. Gu.

Ms. Lin.

Mr. Yu agreed to continue with the project.

He agreed?

You really are a miracle worker.

Cured him in one shot.

How did you persuade him?

I did not really say anything.

Well, thank you then.

I will hang up now.

Goodbye.

=Why Is He Still Single=