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♪A beautiful place full of smiles♪

♪Where imaginations about you grow wildly♪

♪The winter sun is like your white teeth♪

♪Expecting your visit all day long♪

♪Like the light breeze and the fragrance of flowers in May and June♪

♪Hesitate to embrace you and my words stumble♪

♪Time passes hurriedly, leaving a photo of us and sunflowers♪

♪Too flimsy to be scrutinized♪

♪Welcome to my world and explore its beauty♪

♪I can offer you my clumsy gentleness♪

♪Welcome to my lonely island, too♪

♪Only fish and migratory birds have been here♪

♪Maybe I'm too clumsy and evasive♪

♪Tired of troubles, all I want is to hide you secretly♪

[Hidden Love]

[Episode 9]

I'm off to work on my business.

Don't take too long.

I get it.

Stay safe.

Bye.

Stay safe.

Bye.

I forgot to tell you.

You should

treat Duan Jiaxu to dinner

when you're free.

He's not snitching on you.

He's concerned.

Look.

A few years ago,

he kept asking about

your grades and life.

He didn't ask you so you wouldn't

feel pressured.

When it was your birthday,

when you got good grades,

when it was the holiday season,

he sent you

all kinds of gifts.

He's

flat broke himself,

but he still sent you gifts.

Remember, treat him.

(If you go back to the campus late next time, find someone to accompany you.)

(I've been ignoring him.)

(Maybe that wasn't very nice of me.)

(After all, he hasn't done anything wrong.)

(Right from the start,)

(he's been nice to me.)

(I feel like an ingrate now.)

[The Dream Games]

(Last year,)

Tales of Adventures' Fury of Mount Guan

expansion hit the market.

The main theme

is attachment to homeland

and an underdog hero.

After it went online,

the reception was good.

It got great ratings from players.

So, the expansion this year

is very important for us.

I mentioned this in past meetings.

I hope to see

innovation and breakthroughs

from all aspects.

Wang.

How is your preparation?

All is set.

Unlike Fury of Mount Guan,

we are returning to the root

of martial art fantasy and gameplay.

We are releasing some

unconventional martial art

playstyle.

It serves as a mechanism to create more

novel stories and contents.

I will now show you

the roadmap I came up with.

[Roadmap] I've designed the maps,

[New Storyline] characters, dungeons, and gameplay

around the new factions'

[New Maps] main quest progression.

These are new updates.

Me and my colleagues from

the game art department

have come up with a new solution

for the game art style.

I think the theme

is pretty good.

It piques my interest.

We should

make use of the time

for a player survey.

Then,

it's been over a year

since the last

feature technical update.

Does anyone

have any new ideas?

Hold on.

I wonder if you still remember

the Celestial Progression System

I mentioned?

It uses

an AI algorithm

for self-progression.

It makes

the behavioral models and feedback

a lot more

life-like

and logical.

It gives players

the feeling

that every creation

has its own progression

throughout time.

In other words,

it recreates

a convincing martial art world.

But this proposal

had already been rejected.

I don't think we have

the technical prowess

to finish this plan.

Yes.

Therefore, our team came up with

a demo of preliminary research

so we can show you.

You are now looking at

the NPC known as Fang Siming.

You're familiar with the NPC.

It's one of the popular characters

among the players

of Tales of Adventures.

I'll use him

to demonstrate

the Celestial

Progression System.

I will interact with the NPC

as a player.

Xun.

Help me with the feedback.

It's starting.

The NPC is good

at Wuchang chess.

You think?

I bet he's better than Xun.

The NPC's

reaction is quick.

He's agile.

[Fang Siming] (It seems)

(someone not only failed to win a drink)

(but also owes me a drink.)

Xun lost the game.

So...

I'll pay you back next time.

(Xun is doing him dirty.)

(Fine, I owe you one.)

(Put it on my tab. I'll pay next time.)

(I'll remember this.)

(You get a free drink from me.)

(Care to accept it?)

Not bad. He's flirting with me.

When we are designing the game,

we have settings for the characters' interests

designed around

the game lore and character back story.

These NPCs

are enthused when they

interact with the players.

It can interact with players

in a way that forms

a deeper connection.

But

a different player

might not

play chess with him.

Is there a way for us

to make the NPCs

flexibly handle

any situation?

That involves

the data fed

to the AI.

Our algorithm

will record every player's experience

and behavior after they log into

the game.

The NPCs of the Celestial

Progression System

will come up with different

reactions and feedback

for different players.

We could

give it a try right now.

We can test it

with a player account that is

more active.

(Fang Siming.)

(It's been a while.)

(Why are you drinking alone?)

(I invite the Moon to a drink,)

(my shadows make for a third companion.)

There's no way I can't get a drink from him.

San, take it back.

Okay.

(I don't care! I want it!)

(Bad footwork.)

(You can't drink with that, my friend.)

Fang Siming is an interesting guy.

Theoretically speaking,

when a large amount of data

is fed

to the AI,

the AI will manifest its own behavior

when the amount of data

reaches a certain level.

This is the part

where researchers

across the globe

are interested in.

If we can have

a technical upgrade

in this regard,

this could be a huge breakthrough

for our game.

But this is just a demo.

If we are to

complete this system

successfully,

we need

a lot of

NPCs in the game.

Given

our staff and technical capability,

I fear it might not be viable.

If we take the risk recklessly,

we will exert more risks

to the project.

That is a problem.

I need time

to think this over.

Anything else

to present in this meeting?

No.

That's all for today.

Okay.

Okay.

Well done.

Don't you think

that will be a risky move?

I think

it's a bit risky.

Duan.

There are bound to be problems.

But there are also the solutions.

We have more solutions.

Yes, Xun.

Don't worry.

All the best.

It's alright.

We just started.

This is normal.

I'll

call for a meeting

with our team.

Sure.

All the best.

All the best.

Your cup.

[Sang Zhi] (Jiaxu...)

(When will you be free?)

(If it's okay with you,)

(I'd like to treat you to dinner.)

(Thanks for sending me home.)

(If you're too busy at the moment,)

(it's alright.)

(You can decide the time.)

(If)

(you're not sure when you'll have the time,)

(we could go on next weekend.)

(I'd like to use this chance)

(to express)

(my gratitude for you.)

[You] (*informal word for "You")

[You] (*formal word for "You")

"When will you be free?"

"If it's okay with you,

I'd like to treat you to a dinner."

"Thanks for sending me home."

(Next weekend?)

[Sang Zhi] (You can decide the time.)

How formal.

[Jiaxu is inviting you for a voice call]

Hello, Jiaxu?

I'm free next weekend,

but I'm not sure

about the specific time.

It's alright.

We'll go with

your schedule.

Okay.

By the way,

I could take you

to a phone repair shop.

My phone?

Why would I repair it?

Isn't it broken?

It's not broken.

I thought it was broken.

You can't even type without honorifics.

Where did that

come from?

You never

got so formal with me.

You keep using honorifics now.

I remember now.

Does the word mean

I have a place in your heart?

Jiaxu.

Here's the thing.

My dad told me

I have to use

honorifics when I talk someone

more than five years

older than me.

If I remember correctly,

you're five years older than me.

Your voice

sounds like a young man,

but

your age can't lie.

You're not young anymore.

I have to hang up now. Bye.

Wait.

Hello?

I have something else

to tell you.

♪Trying to hide the happiness under a calm face♪

What is it?

♪But I can't contain my joy♪

I didn't mean to avoid you

by not replying or calling you back.

I was living on the campus.

I didn't have my phone with me.

I know.

Your brother told me that.

You already know?

So why did you even ask?

♪To find out if you like me too♪

Okay, that's it.

That's all for now.

I'm done.

Bye.

♪Why is your name so magnetic?♪

♪When I call your name, it echoes with sweetness♪

♪Pretending as if I don't care before you♪

♪But I guess you've long noticed me acting weirdly♪

♪My concealed heart is about to race out♪

♪I can't help but look at you♪

♪I have someone I really like♪

♪My heart jingles when I think of you♪

[Chapter 9: Undercurrent. I can't help falling in love.]

Wait for me!

Okay.

Wait for me.

Hurry up.

Where is Wei?

No idea.

She left

in a hurry this morning.

Maybe she went to the club.

Who knows?

Sang Zhi.

Jiang Ming.

What are you doing here?

I'm here for Sang Zhi.

Me?

What is it?

Everyone, the boss just arrived.

Ning Wei!

What happened?

The two of us

are dating.

Yeah, we can see that.

Ning Wei, oh Ning Wei.

You didn't waste any time, did you?

Are those matching outfits?

Yeah.

So...

You were here to see Sang?

I got the premiere ticket last night.

Sang Zhi,

would you like to

watch it with me?

Just her?

That can't be nice.

Yeah.

Shut it.

If you're free,

feel free to join.

We're free.

Yes.

Yeah.

Okay.

This Sunday at 8 PM,

meet up at Dayue Cinema.

Hold on.

This Sunday?

I probably can't make it.

I have plans for this Sunday.

What plan?

Come on, Sang.

Come with us.

Let's go.

It's been ages since we last watched a movie.

(If things get awkward during the dinner)

(with him,)

(I'll have an excuse to leave.)

Come on.

Go on.

Sunday, 8 PM.

Okay.

See you at the cinema.

Okay.

See you there.

This is all thanks to you.

Let's head for the class.

Thanks.

We have a class next.

Let's go.

Come on.

Qiang!

Let's go.

Coming.

Are you Mr. Duan Jiaxu?

Yes.

Your parcel.

Thanks.

Don't mention it.

[From: Jiang Ying]

(Did you receive the parcel?)

(I sent you some tonics.)

(There is also an essential oil lamp for stress relief.)

(Take care of yourself.)

(Let's have dinner sometimes.)

[Jiang Ying. Transfer Amount: 8,000 yuan]

[Duan Jiaxu] (The last payment of compensation)

(has been wired.)

(Do not contact me again.)

Okay.

It makes your skin fair.

[Duan Jiaxu]

[Jiang Ying]

(What do you mean not to contact you again?)

(Jiaxu.)

(When will you be free?)

(Can we meet up?)

[Jiang Ying]

Come on, Duan. The meeting is starting.

In a moment.

You only had half an egg?

You skipped your lunch.

I'll have it over at the meeting.

I'll take it there for you.

I've decided

to employ Duan's idea.

The Celestial Progression System will be the main feature.

However,

the new storyline, dungeons,

and factions must remain.

The maps too.

These will be the main focus.

If we are going down this path,

you will have full cooperation from the planning department

and the game art department.

But given the circumstances now,

I can't come up with an idea

of assigning work

so everyone can deliver quality work on time

without overworking.

We also still don't know if the Celestial Progression System

is compatible with most smartphones.

That's a problem too.

Wang's concern is justified.

Duan.

Do you have a solution

for that?

Well...

My idea so far

is to take

some workload off

the other departments

with tech.

For example,

the manual form filling.

It can be done

using tech.

It's been decided.

Let's give it our best.

We'll solve every problem

along the way.

Okay?

If you ever

need coordination,

just let us know.

Wang and Duan

will be in charge of

this new project.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Get working.

All the best.

Hello, Jiaxu?

I'm there.

Where are you?

Sorry, Sang Zhi.

I don't think

I can make it there tonight.

Are you working overtime?

Yeah.

Order something for yourself.

Don't starve.

Your voice is crackling.

Are you...

Are you not feeling well?

Not at all.

Are you sick?

It's a little gastric pain.

Maybe it's food poisoning.

It's alright.

I'll take some medicine.

No.

Shouldn't you go to a hospital?

This is nothing serious.

Why don't you go to a hospital?

Holding off the pain won't make it better.

Where is your office?

Don't trouble yourself.

I'm alright.

Where is the office?

Gangbei Complex.

Okay, I'll be right there.

Hello, sir.

Gangbei Complex.

Sang Zhi.

What are you doing here?

You came.

Are you feeling better now?

It's nothing.

It's just a little stomachache.

Wait here.

I'll get a taxi.

I'll take you to the hospital.

Sang Zhi.

I'll go with you.

Just wait here for me.

It's alright.

I can hold it.

Lean on me.

I'm alright.

Let's go.

Come on. Watch the steps.

Are you helping an old man,

young girl?

Can you walk

on your own?

I...

Slowly.

I'm not saying you're a kid.

It's alright.

Be careful.

Wait here.

Okay.

Wait here.

You...

Be careful.

Be careful.

I'll book a ride.

What is the address?

I didn't mean it.

I didn't mean it either.

Jiaxu.

Get in the car.

Watch it.

I'm fine.

Mind the head.

Hello.

Hello.

Hello.

Is he drunk?

Is he hurt?

No.

Is he going to throw up?

No, sir.

Sir.

I won't throw up. I can hang in there.

Wait. Let me make it clear.

If you throw up in here,

that's 200 yuan.

Okay?

He's not throwing up.

He has a stomach ache.

To the hospital.

Take us to the hospital.

Okay.

Be quick.

Okay.

[Yihe City Hospital, Outpatient Building]

(Judging by the Doppler ultrasound scan,)

[Diagnostic Imaging Report] it's acute appendicitis.

And judging by the looks of it,

it's gone on for some time.

Had you not come here,

there'd be a hole in it.

What do we do now?

One, conservative therapy.

Stay and get the inflamed part removed.

The hospital?

The other method

is surgery.

But...

Do the surgery.

Okay.

It's alright.

Sang Zhi.

It's late.

You should head back to school.

It's unsafe to head back late.

I'll wait outside.

It's not a major surgery.

It's alright.

I'll wait.

I need the surgery.

Stop talking.

Go on

and get yourself something to eat.

(Had I not)

(asked him out for dinner,)

(he would have just held it off)

(and never come to the hospital.)

Avoid overworking.

Alcohol.

[Mom]

Hello, Mom?

Zhi?

It's past 10 PM.

Why didn't you call me just now?

Are you at the dorm?

Are you going out with friends?

No.

Do you remember my brother's classmate?

He gave me physics tuition

back in high school.

It's Duan Jiaxu.

I remember.

It's Duan, right?

The plan was to

have dinner together,

but he suddenly fell sick.

So I took him to the hospital.

He's sick?

What is it? Is it serious?

Acute appendicitis.

He's going through surgery.

Poor thing.

He doesn't have a family.

What do you mean?

He lives in Yihe, right?

I never

told you about his background.

Sir.

I have 6,000 yuan left after the funeral.

Take this for now.

I'll pay you the balance

after I get a job.

Duan.

Keep the money to yourself.

Take your time.

But...

You have to take the money.

Keep it.

Keep the money.

You've been through a lot.

I'm alright.

It was nothing.

Sir, madam,

you should

take the money.

There are things I must tend to.

I should get going.

Thanks for the time.

Duan.

Dinner is ready.

Leave after dinner.

Never mind, madam.

Thank you

for all the help.

Both of you took great care of me.

Without you...

Thank you.

Raise your head, child.

Come on.

I must get going.

Poor thing.

He's only a college freshman.

He's only 18 years old.

Who knows

what else he'll face?

Yan.

Watch his back in school.

Okay.

In less than six months,

he paid us back the rest of the sum.

But his mom

passed away.

Zhi.

Don't stay outside too late.

Stay safe on the way.

I'm hanging up now.

(He can only be discharged after seven days.)

He can't

have solid food for now.

He'll have

fluid for a week.

Should anything comes up,

we'll contact you.

Thanks.

Thank you.

Jiaxu,

I asked the nurses.

You'll only need these

while you're in the hospital.

But

if you need anything else,

let me know.

I'll get it for you.

Thank you, Sang Zhi.

It's getting late.

You should head back to school.

Get a taxi

after you leave.

Send the plate number

of that taxi.

Let me know when you reach the dorm.

Okay?

Jiaxu...

I'm not a kid anymore.

Don't worry about me.

I know what to do.

Okay.

Leave the things here.

I'll put them away later.

Is the wound hurting?

I got anesthetics,

so it doesn't hurt.

I don't feel a thing.

Don't worry.

Head back to school.

I'll visit you tomorrow.

Come when you have no classes.

I'm an adult.

Don't trouble yourself for me.

It's alright. Go on.

(Is she upset?)

She will probably

be concerned about it.

Hello?

Hello, buddy.

You got your appendix removed.

How does it feel?

Not bad.

Would you like to try it?

That won't be necessary.

But I heard

my sister helped out.

Yeah.

You troubled her for your own problem.

You should have gone to the hospital.

Are you calling

only to tell me that?

No.

I had dinner with my parents.

They told me you got sick.

I'm celebrating with you.

If there's nothing else,

I'm hanging up.

I'll carry on with the game.

Hold on.

I want to tell you something.

What is it?

Forget it. It's nothing important.

Buddy,

can you not do this every time?

Just spill it

like a real man.

It's nothing. Bye.

Hey!

Why did you come back?

Jiaxu.

I gave it some thoughts.

I should stay here

and look after you.

If I fall sick and there is no one

by my side,

you'll do the same for me.

Right?

Did you have dinner?

I brought dinner.

You've starved all day

and now you only eat bread?

Forget this.

I'll order a takeaway.

Never mind. I'm not hungry.

You've eaten nothing.

Of course you are starving.

I'm not hungry at all.

If I were,

I'd get something to eat.

I'm not a kid anymore.

I don't need you to be worried.

(She is stuffed like a pufferfish.)

Jiaxu, what's so funny?

Nothing.

Where are you going?

I'm going to freshen up.

Go on.

(He can't get off the bed today.)

(So he can't clean himself.)

(Maybe I should...)

Jiaxu.

The doctor says you can't take a shower today.

You could wipe your face.

Sure.

I can help you.

Never mind. I'll manage.

What if your wound tears up?

You'll spend

even more days here.

Alright.

I don't have a nice outfit

to go to the movie!

It's only across the campus.

Do you

have to take so long with the makeup?

Let's go.

Of course I have to!

I'm meeting someone I like.

I can't help

the urge to look good.

You don't get it.

Okay, I don't get it.

Ms. Wei's Guide to Love Life.

Come on.

Wait for me.

You look good enough. Let's go.

Just wait for a second!

Hurry up.

Fine. Stop telling me that.

Sang, bye.

Bye.

Hurry up!

Right away.

See you. Bye.

See you later.

Bye!

It's been a while.

You even learned how to put on makeup.

You really are different now.

♪Love is when butterflies flutter in my heart♪

♪And ripples of excitement sprawling across my vision♪

♪Trying to hide the happiness under a calm face♪

♪But I can't contain my joy♪

♪I have someone I really like♪

♪My heart jingles when I think of you♪

♪I wish I could read your mind♪

♪To find out if you like me too♪