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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] [Adapted from the novel Hidden Love by Zhu Yi]

[Episode 23]

Bring him here.

He is coming down.

Maybe I should leave you here.

See you.

I thought we were having a BBQ.

You seem to

enjoy standing here.

All right. Go on.

Give me the phone.

And the bag.

Can't you be more reserved?

What's wrong now?

I'm here for my boyfriend.

Why should I be reserved?

You're weird.

Are you sure Duan Jiaxu was the one

who wooed you?

What is that supposed to mean?

Just asking.

Don't spin any stories.

Mind your language.

I wasn't saying,

I was asking.

You were implying something.

I was asking...

What are you arguing about?

Get in the car.

Ignore him.

Let's go.

Sorry for the long wait.

Are you hungry?

No.

Are you hungry?

Not yet.

What?

Do me a favor.

Please don't do anything

you shouldn't do inside my car.

Thank you.

What shouldn't we do here?

Just drive.

What?

Do you take me

as your personal driver?

Yan.

Be honest with me.

Do you envy us a lot?

Fine, little demon.

Duan Jiaxu.

Tell me something.

Back in our fourth year

in college,

we moved to another dorm.

My sister...

Shut it.

Let go.

Just drive.

All right.

Welcome to Yan's personal ride.

Please fasten your seat belts.

May I know

if the temperature is alright?

If so,

please give me a five-star rating.

Today...

Shut it. Just drive.

Your brother talks a lot.

I'm hungry.

You must be starving.

I just ate.

Coming.

Hurry up!

We've been waiting for ages.

What took you...

What's going on?

You don't know?

I don't.

I'm not telling you.

Hello, gentlemen.

Hi.

Take your seats.

Hello, Qian Fei.

I forgot to introduce her.

This is my girlfriend.

Hold on.

When we graduated,

we two

were taking photos.

Wang Jun asked

who she was.

You said she was your sister.

Yeah.

Back then,

I had a crush on her.

I was too embarrassed to say it.

Sang Yan.

Did you know?

Sang Yan.

Are you and Duan

already...

Yeah.

Order the food already.

The bill is on me tonight.

I'm starving.

Excuse me!

Menu, please.

Do you have pork knuckles?

It's already been three months?

No, wait. Hear me out.

Qian Fei!

We should congratulate him.

Congratulations.

Congratulations.

This is too sudden.

Thank you.

Cheers.

I was going to tell you.

I'll go first.

Take it easy.

I'll be fine.

So,

have you found the right confinement center?

No?

Are you going to

a private hospital?

Hold on.

You should start drawing up a budget,

buddy.

Is it expensive?

If you want

a more premium center,

a few hundred thousand.

I've seen some

that charged over a million.

Yan.

How do you know?

She has a point.

I'll have to know eventually.

I did some research.

And why were you researching this?

Something is off.

Forget about me.

Something is off.

Forget it.

Stop drinking.

You've had enough.

What do you mean?

I barely had any.

What's wrong?

Can't my girlfriend

have some wine?

Yeah, can't I?

Fine, as you wish.

Your old boyfriend can deal with you.

Boyfriend is enough.

Why are you calling me old?

It's hard on the ears.

No, I mean it.

She has to be home by ten.

All right.

Why should we listen to him?

Feeling rebellious?

Fine.

The call went through.

Mom?

Sang Zhi called me a midget!

Keep your voice down.

She even called me ugly.

She hit me.

Enough.

Brother,

that was embarrassing.

You are too old

for this prank.

I get it.

She will be home by ten.

Qian Fei.

Congratulations.

Drink up.

Bring it here.

Congratulations, Qian Fei.

Your turn will come,

eventually.

Eventually?

Not anytime soon.

It has to wait!

Finish your wine.

Enough with your feudal mindset.

Be nice.

Yan.

Ease up on the wine.

How is your wine better?

All right, you've had enough.

Are you eager to go home?

No.

Jiaxu.

Why aren't you driving today?

It's quite a long walk

from here.

You drank too much wine.

You can't go home

reeking of wine.

Why?

Are you really allergic to alcohol?

Should we give it a try?

Let's see...

if I'm allergic to it.

I think the allergy is gone.

I can give you a few more kisses.

Hold on.

This can't go on forever.

I...

I think I have to see you every day.

If I don't see you even for a day,

I'll miss you so badly.

♪Could I look at you one more time?♪

♪Let my heartbeat have one more second♪

I'm heading home.

♪It's so strange that my gaze♪

♪Always follows you around♪

♪Could I think of you one more time?♪

Bye.

♪Feeling the unstoppable excitement♪

♪Like the first snow waiting for a clear sky♪

♪The joyful smile on my face♪

Where were you?

I took out the trash.

Why did you come home late?

Yan took me out for dinner.

I'm turning in.

What's wrong?

Did you have wine?

Just a little bit.

I didn't drink much.

My brother was there anyway.

I'll look past this since your brother

was there.

But when you're out there alone,

do not drink.

Are you and Duan Jiaxu

dating?

I saw everything.

How long has it been?

Not that long.

I wanted to tell you.

But...

Is that why you didn't come home this summer break?

That was part of the reason.

But there was also

the internship

I got.

I wanted to gain some experience

before I graduate.

Did you stay at the dorm or his place

this summer break?

The dorm.

It's true.

Yan came to Yihe.

He knows everything.

Mom.

Don't worry about it.

Jiaxu treats me well.

He is a kind person.

You know him well.

I know him.

I know he is a good man.

But do you know about his family?

I don't know how it is now.

Your brother told me

his father was in a vegetative state.

The victim's family

often causes them trouble.

Not really that often.

You ran into them?

Jiaxu told me about it.

You took his word for it.

You've never seen it,

am I right?

I get it.

He's been nice to you since you were little.

He was your tutor.

I wonder

if

your admiration for him

was mistaken for love.

You only see him as your brother,

am I right?

But

if you two are in a relationship,

your father and I...

I...

I know what I feel.

I am an adult now.

How can I not tell

admiration apart from love?

I really like him.

Zhi, you are only a young girl.

You're still in college.

But he's different.

He's much older than you.

He has

a lot of experience as an adult.

I know you won't like

what I'm saying.

We will talk about it another time.

Take a shower and go to bed.

[Episode 23: Stranded, but love is persistent.]

Who do we have here?

Where were you this morning?

I...

I did something

very important.

Something very important?

What is it?

You'll know soon enough.

I can't tell you just yet.

I've been thinking.

You didn't go home this summer break.

Shouldn't you

spend some time with your parents?

What about you?

I'll be staying.

I thought

I should visit your parents

in person

eventually.

What do you think?

I think it's great.

I'll inform them.

And

we can go out for dinner.

Then, we can ask them.

All right.

Let's go.

I'll turn 20 next year.

And I am almost 26.

Time doesn't slow down for anyone.

I'm not calling you old.

I just think

I am too young.

I wish

I weren't 20 years old.

It'd be great if I were 29.

What makes you say that?

Because

if I were 29 years old,

I'd be three years older than you.

That way...

That way,

my brother wouldn't have hit you

for dating me.

I can't allow that.

I like dating someone younger than me.

But I'll turn old someday.

But you'll still be younger than me.

What got into you?

Duan Jiaxu.

Are you happy?

Of course I am.

Are you really happy?

I really am.

What's wrong?

It's nothing.

I'm glad to hear that.

I want you to stay happy every day.

I will make sure

you are happy every day of your life.

Okay.

That depends on what you do.

We'll see if you're with me all the time.

Here.

Duan.

Have some tea.

Thanks, sir.

Take a seat.

Don't act like a stranger.

You brought me tea leaves?

You like tea.

I don't know much about it.

So I thought you could appraise them for me.

Very well.

I asked you

to come here

while Zhi

is away today.

It was too sudden.

I hope you don't mind.

I don't.

I was planning

to visit you

in person.

Honestly,

I was a little surprised when I found out

you and Zhi are in a relationship.

I wanted to

inform you personally.

I talked to her

about some issues.

But she doesn't seem to get it.

Her mother and I have been thinking.

Since you are in Nanwu,

we might as well ask you to come here

so we can discuss it face-to-face.

Sir.

Is there anything that concerns you?

Feel free to ask.

That is great.

How long have you and Zhi been seeing each other?

We started dating in May.

It hasn't been a year.

It hasn't been that long.

Yan told me

you'd settled

your family affairs, is that right?

Yeah.

Did that family

cause you any more trouble?

Not recently.

So,

how is your father lately?

He is

still the same.

Still bedridden.

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

Duan.

You've been kind to Zhi.

You take care of her.

Her mother and I

are grateful for that.

But if you want to be in a relationship with her,

given the circumstances of your family,

her mother and I

are indeed

a bit concerned.

Zhi is still young.

Maybe she hasn't thought that far ahead

about this relationship.

But

if you two are in a relationship...

After all, we are her parents.

We are worried.

I understand.

I can relate to that.

Sir.

All the concerns you have

should be considered.

But you have my word.

I will

resolve

all of these issues.

I believe you.

I'm only expressing

my concerns.

They might sound hurtful to you.

I hope you understand.

It's okay.

After all,

Zhi grew up being spoiled by her parents.

It pains us to see her suffer.

Yes.

Zhi isn't even 20 yet.

You are much older than her.

I really hope

that you can take your future with her

seriously.

Is that clear?

Yes, sir.

I'm home.

Welcome home.

How was the gathering?

Not bad.

It felt like

everyone has

changed quite a lot.

Is that so?

Let me get it for you.

I can help you slice the fruits.

Never mind.

Talk to your father.

I can manage.

What did we do

to deserve such a lovely daughter?

I've been thinking

about the past.

I remember

you were weak as a girl.

You often had a cold or fever.

Your mother and I

went to the hospital every other day.

You started crying

as soon as we stepped into the hospital.

Seeing you in pain

pained us just as much.

But there was no other way.

Your brother

was only a little boy.

He didn't like that you came to this family.

He thought that we ignored him

after you came along.

I remember

what he wrote in his weekly diary.

"I'd rather have a dog

than this useless sister."

But

when you were in the hospital,

he kept following me around

because he couldn't see you,

and asked me where you were.

One day, I told him

we had gotten rid of you.

He was so scared that he cried.

That was

an interesting piece of memory.

It felt like

something from yesterday.

And now,

you and your brother are all grown-ups.

You're turning 20 next year.

You started dating.

In a few years,

you'll get married.

Yeah.

Time flies like an arrow.

Zhi.

I am not a snobbish person.

I won't think

we're superior to others

simply because we live an above-average life.

I'm not saying

no one deserves you.

Of course.

If anyone wants to be your boyfriend,

I am certain I can find

all of his flaws.

I'm not saying

you are too fragile to undergo hardships.

But your mother and I

really hate to see you go through that.

We don't want you

to have a bad life.

We will always have that kind of worry.

Don't worry, Dad.

I am not

going through anything.

Every day has been happy for me.

I mean it.

I'm glad to hear that.

I think of myself

as a normal parent.

I am the same

as every other father.

I only hope

that my daughter

can have a life free from any harm.

I want you to be safe

and happy.

Zhi.

Thanks, Mom.

I wasn't

going to tell you this

because I thought you might

get upset and hold it

against us.

Today,

I asked Jiaxu to come here

while you were away.

You mentioned

that you...

That you...

That you talked in person.

Isn't that right?

So, what did you talk about

while I was away?

I told him

the concerns your mother and I

were having.

What I told him

could have

been hurtful to him.

But he said

he'd consider your future together

seriously.

You might think

it's unnecessary

to think that far ahead right now.

But if you two want to be together

in the long run,

I want you to think it through,

given the circumstances of his family.

If you think you're not meant to be,

it's best to break up.

Yes, Zhi.

If you can't bring yourself

to tell Jiaxu,

we can tell him on your behalf.

I know you think I can't handle

the slightest challenge in life.

But he is

not causing me any trouble.

And the thing is,

despite his family's circumstances,

despite his father being bedridden,

I'm willing

to face everything with him together.

I am willing to shoulder it.

The relationship wasn't formed on a whim.

We went through a lot of considerations.

But can you please

not hold a prejudice against him?

What happened to his family

wasn't his choice.

He's suffered a lot of prejudices.

I didn't think

you'd do the same.

Your father and I are...

I'm tired.

I'm going to my room.

(Duan.)

You've been kind to Zhi.

You take care of her.

Her mother and I

are grateful for that.

But if you want to be in a relationship with her,

given the circumstances of your family,

her mother and I

are indeed

a bit concerned.

(Why would they tell Jiaxu)

(those things?)

(He must feel a lot of pressure.)

(What should I tell him?)

Hello?

Hello?

Mispressed a button?

No.

What's wrong?

Why aren't you saying anything?

Sorry.

Whatever they told you,

don't take it to heart.

So...

don't be upset.

I...

I'm not upset.

Your parents didn't say anything hurtful.

They were nice.

But indeed,

they did express

some of their concerns.

What concerns?

They think I am too old

and that it will be embarrassing

when we go out together.

Did you talk about this?

Stop fooling around.

I am serious.

It was nothing.

Your father told me

a lot of things.

I'm not sure which of them

you mean.

Well...

It's the part

where they want you to reconsider this relationship.

Well...

Don't you have any questions for me?

Or maybe

is there something you'd like to say?

Sang Zhi.

I'm just asking.

It doesn't matter anyway.

I'm calling

because I want you to know

that you are great.

As you know,

they think I am too young.

That's why they are concerned.

But thankfully, it's you.

If it were anyone else,

they'd have a lot more to say.

I know.

By the way,

as I said it,

what happened to your family

has nothing to do with you.

Don't blame yourself.

Besides,

whatever happened to your father,

we can shoulder it together.

We can look after him together.

I know.

Do not tell them

anything rash.

You finally get to take a break.

Spend time with your parents.

Do not

let this matter

affect you.

All right.

Stop thinking about it.

Go to sleep.

Okay?

Okay.

By the way,

I'll have to head back to Yihe

tomorrow morning.

Back to

Yihe?

I just received a phone call.

I have to meet a client for work

tomorrow.

So I'm heading back.

Then...

Let me tag along.

Don't.

The flight is tomorrow morning.

It's too early.

Stay home and sleep tight.

Let me see you off.

You don't have to.

I'm a grown-up.

I can go to the airport on my own.

All right.

Stop thinking about it. I mean it.

Go to sleep.

Okay?

Okay.

Good night.

Good night.

(Why is he leaving all of a sudden?)

(Is he avoiding me?)

(Is he really considering)

(breaking up with me?)

(What is on his mind?)

Zhi.

Are you going out?

I'm heading back to Yihe.

Why are you going back all of a sudden?

I'm going to talk to Jiaxu.

I have something to tell him.

I booked the flight ticket.

Don't worry about me.

Zhi.

Are you upset

because of what your father and I said

last night?

Yeah.

It's nothing.

I understand your concerns.

I know you mean well.

But I think...

I'm a grown-up now.

I'm not a kid anymore.

I am sure

of what I want.

Therefore, I want to fight for it.

Zhi.

We are both very fond of

Duan.

But

we have our concerns.

Your father and I have lived a long life.

We can see through

a lot of things

and people

in this world.

I know

you don't trust Duan Jiaxu.

But can you

trust me for once?

We'll drive you to the airport.

Hello, Jiaxu?

Zhi?

Your brother told me

you're coming back today.

Yeah.

I'm already at the airport.

Okay.

Wait there for me.

Okay.

(Sang Zhi.)

He did the right thing.

You are too young.

This isn't right, understood?

But I will grow up someday.

We'll wait until you grow up.

But when I grow up,

he will fall in love with someone else.

(This time,)

(I won't cry.)

Zhi?

Why didn't you

tell me you were coming back?

What's wrong?

Do you remember...

I came to Yihe in my second year in high school...

to meet up with my online crush?

Actually,

I wasn't meeting any online crush.

I came to Yihe for you.

My brother told me

you had a girlfriend.

That's why I came to Yihe.

I wanted to see you.

I didn't fall in love with you

after I came to Yihe

for college.

I lied.

I didn't want you to think that...

that...

What is it?

That I was weird.

This is

the secret I wrote when I was little.

Inside...

♪Amidst the crowd♪

♪Love will fade♪

(I have a secret.)

(I'd hate to admit it,)

(but)

(I think I have a crush on him.)

(Duan Jiaxu.)

Before I even knew

how to

write your name...

♪I'm content with you sharing my happiness with me♪

(I had fallen for you.)

(I've been in love with you for years.)

♪Waiting for a greeting that closes all distances♪

(To make a lot of money.)

(To pay off his debts.)

♪Telling you everything on my mind♪

♪Ticking the box of happiness♪

♪Confirming your true feelings♪

I am telling you

the secret I wanted to seal away

forever.

Can you...

Can you believe

that you are a great person?

Seeing

how much I like you,

can you ignore what people say about you?

Can you

be with me forever?

♪Maybe, in a different dimension♪

Please?

♪And gave you everything I had♪

♪Maybe I didn't reach out in time♪

♪And save you with a hug♪

♪It's enough with you around♪

The one you mentioned

was 118 square meters.

Right?

We can check it out

tomorrow morning.

Okay.

I'll contact you

afterward.

Thanks.

Hello?

Where are you now?

On my way. I'll be there soon.

How much longer, sir?

Five minutes.

As if I'd believe that.

Sang Yan hasn't gone

to pick you up!

I'm here already.

Just get here now!

Got found out.

Bye.

Bye.

♪My universe is hidden somewhere♪

♪No one can figure out with the glass in between♪

♪Which planet♪

♪Your name is engraved on♪

♪I'm like a balloon that is quietly getting lighter♪

♪My worries are running away from my mind♪

♪Silently floating around you♪

♪As I get closer to you♪

♪A lime-scented breeze blows♪

♪My fingertips♪

♪Pass by your cuffs♪

♪Completing a secret love tour♪

♪Could I look at you one more time?♪

♪Let my heartbeat have one more second♪

♪It's so strange that my gaze♪

♪Always follows you around♪

♪Could I think of you one more time?♪

♪Feeling the unstoppable excitement♪

♪Like the first snow waiting for a clear sky♪

♪I've been waiting for your appearance♪