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♪I woke up in a strange place♪

♪The sunlight here is blindingly bright♪

♪Pages rustle, and I hear a loud voice♪

♪I've become the center of the story♪

♪I must escape this dream♪

♪Yet why does my heart surrender before you♪

♪Clearly, it's a fake plot♪

♪A fake world♪

♪Yet eventually, my heart is open to you♪

=My Page in the 90s= (Adapted from "Bye, Wild Weasel")

=Episode 23=

Huan'er, Huan'er, come quick.

Hello, sir.

I'm Gao Haiming,

Huan'er's boyfriend.

Great, great.

This wine has been stored for years.

I bought it when Huan'er was in elementary school.

Really?

- Come on. - Okay.

- Here. - Thank you, sir.

Today is New Year's Eve.

And it's Gao's first time at our home.

Today, we two must finish it off.

Sure, no problem.

- Come on, cheers. - Come on.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Sir,

I've prepared a little gift for you.

You didn't have to.

Why bring a gift?

Take a look first.

How did you know I like this thing?

Huan'er told me.

Great.

Le'er, here's one for you.

Here.

Take a look.

There's a camera inside.

I remember you like to study plant growth.

You won't have to draw to record anymore.

Plant growth changes very fast.

Now you can record it anytime and anywhere.

Thank you, Haiming.

Did Huan'er tell you this too?

It's because I can foretell things.

True. Huan'er doesn't observe me that carefully.

You're being smug after getting a bargain, huh?

Right. There are also tangyuan.

I forgot the tangyuan.

Let me help you.

No need.

In the south during the New Year,

we must eat tangyuan.

It symbolizes family reunion

and sweetness.

It brings good luck for the coming year.

Okay.

Just like Huan'er and Haiming,

sweet and loving.

That's a bit gross.

Try these ribs.

Thank you, sir.

This is my best dish.

Huan'er and Le'er

love my ribs the most. Eat more.

Okay.

Huan'er.

Give it to me.

You're eating it for her.

Thank you, sir.

That's enough.

- Enough. - Here.

Le'er.

Gao,

what's your position in the company now?

Well, I'm in management.

- Management? - Yes.

Then you have to work hard.

Huan'er is now the CEO's special assistant, isn't she?

In the future, you two should help each other

and progress together.

Don't worry.

I promise you.

I will definitely work hard.

I will never let Huan'er suffer any grievance.

If she is even a little unhappy,

it will be my fault.

I won't let her shed a single tear.

You can absolutely rest assured.

Gao,

with your words,

I am relieved.

I'll go clean up a bit more.

Alright.

Drink tea.

Okay.

Take your time.

Okay.

Done talking?

What did you talk about?

What do you want to hear?

Just tell me what you talked about.

Whatever you wish to hear,

I'll slowly tell you.

Lin Le'er.

I'm so tired.

My legs are sore from shopping.

Let's sit for a while.

Come on.

If you like it,

we can go back tomorrow, okay?

This is?

Well, Huan'er.

Wait.

Wait.

I feel a bit thirsty.

I'll cut some fruit for you.

Mom.

Haiming,

did Huan'er like the earrings

I bought her?

I haven't given her.

Then give them to her quickly.

They're my New Year's gift for Huan'er.

I know.

(He was about to propose to me, right?)

(That was close.)

(Good thing I held him back.)

Huan'er.

These...

These earrings are from my mom for the New Year.

Why didn't you say so earlier?

I didn't get a chance.

Do you like them?

I do. They're pretty.

Why are you eating it yourself?

Isn't that for me?

Let's go.

Wait here for me.

Is there some event happening here today?

Huan'er, actually I brought you...

Aren't these forget-me-nots?

They're so beautiful.

So many forget-me-nots.

We should've brought back

the pot we planted in Lvcheng ourselves.

I wonder if they've sprouted yet.

They should be growing well.

♪Old times, pass slowly♪

♪In memories, the breeze is soft♪

If there's an event here,

we shouldn't be here today.

Let's go now.

Huan'er.

I think you know why I brought you here today.

You don't want to be with me?

It's not like that.

I know what you want to say.

To be honest, I'm looking forward to it too.

But can it not be now?

What are you afraid of?

Getting married?

We can face anything together.

I don't know how to tell you,

but please believe me,

I just want to be with you

for a bit longer.

Even for just one more day.

♪Old times, pass slowly♪

Gao Haiming,

on New Year's Eve,

propose to me, okay?

Why that day?

Haven't you heard?

The world will end the moment New Year's Eve arrives.

(If you propose then,)

(I'd have no regrets even if the world ends.)

♪Through centuries, just to meet you♪

♪Love's time machine keeps on turning♪

Fear not.

Even if only one day is left,

it's better than forever.

Dear Player,

for you repeatedly obstructing Gao Haiming's proposal,

we are now forcibly entering the countdown phase.

What does that mean?

Count... countdown?

You have entered a 72-hour countdown.

You must get Gao Haiming's proposal within 72 hours

and leave this book.

Otherwise, the worlds of everyone

connected to you will begin to collapse.

(Since nothing can be changed,)

(let's just enjoy these last 72 hours.)

♪Entwined worries linger♪

♪My heart is not empty, yet pain remains♪

♪Now I see what passed between us♪

♪Walking through the crowd to meet you♪

♪Going through surging tides of people♪

♪Until the world's end♪

Come on.

What a feast.

I made them all.

Why were you up early

to cook for me?

Today,

I'm in a good mood.

Try it.

Okay.

I made the fried egg

with a runny yolk.

See if it's good.

Okay.

Is it good?

Yes, it's better than what I make.

Really?

Really.

Are you busy with work this week?

You have any plans?

Gao Haiming,

could you propose to me the night after tomorrow?

Why the sudden change of heart?

- I thought you were unwilling. - I'm not unwilling.

I just... I just need some time to be prepared.

I'll definitely be ready by the night after tomorrow.

Okay.

Let's eat.

Let's eat.

What's the special occasion today?

Treating us to such a lavish meal?

Mengmeng loves this restaurant.

We thought you should try it too.

You're trying out the menu for the wedding in advance,

right?

Yes.

We're planning to hold the wedding here.

We wanted you to try the food.

Exactly.

And it can let you know the wedding procedures ahead of time.

Well, congratulations.

I guess I'm drinking the wedding wine early.

Can you drink today?

I can.

My captain gave permission.

Then let's go see a movie later.

Okay, whatever you want to do.

Fill it up.

Okay.

Thanks.

Mengmeng, I'm really happy for you.

Huan'er,

shouldn't you be getting on with it too?

Yeah, Mr. Gao,

you're lagging behind a bit.

We're getting there soon.

Then I'll be waiting

to eat your wedding cake.

Come on. Congratulations.

Congratulations.

Huan'er,

let's go try on wedding dresses later, okay?

Sure.

I'll definitely help you pick out

the most dazzling one.

Eat more.

See how their food is.

Do you believe I have the power to foresee the future?

Go on.

What can you foresee?

I can foresee that your career will be very successful.

That's because I work hard, okay?

I can also foresee

that Dr. Wei will be amazing in the future.

She's already amazing now.

I really can foresee it.

Be serious and listen to me.

Okay, go ahead.

I sense something terrible will happen tomorrow.

Can you do me a favor

and keep Tiehan with us?

Just for one day.

I want to make sure he safely marries Mengmeng.

Okay.

Hello, Huan'er?

Tiehan,

did you request leave today?

Leave?

Yes, Haiming said you asked him

to check the wedding hotel for you this afternoon.

I told him.

I'll go after work.

He can take a look first for me.

You shouldn't leave that job to him.

What if Mengmeng doesn't like it?

I think you need to go yourself.

I really have something at work.

It's Mengmeng's dream perfect wedding.

I think you must cooperate regardless.

You must go yourself.

Hurry up and ask for leave.

I'll cooperate.

I'll ask for leave right away.

Alright, hurry and ask for leave. Bye.

These are our current bestsellers.

Like Tieguanyin and Dahongpao.

And over there are some of our flower teas.

Fresh juice is okay, right? What do you think?

All of these are popular.

Are there any other options?

Well, how about these over here?

Do you like them?

That's about it.

Then I'll be off.

No, wait.

I think there are still some details we need to go over.

The order of guest arrivals.

The color of the bouquet ribbons.

And the firework placement.

We need to double-check these.

Weren't these already decided?

Why are we doing it again?

I think we need a backup plan.

Otherwise, I'm afraid Mengmeng won't like it.

Okay.

You review the backup plan.

We'll talk later.

I really need to head back.

Why leave so soon?

Everything is settled.

A wedding isn't something you just rush through.

Didn't you take leave?

Sit down.

I did take leave.

But I must go back.

I'm worried.

Besides, Huan'er is more thorough than I am.

Stop it.

It's unfair to Mengmeng. Be serious.

Where were you?

The choice of the ribbon color.

Which one did he pick?

Pink.

I feel the pink looks

a bit tacky overall.

How about the transparent one?

But you just agreed that pink looked nice.

Mengmeng does love pink.

But I think she'd value the design more.

He could pick whatever he prefers.

We must consider the overall look.

Alright, no issues then.

This should be good for now.

I really must go.

Wait.

- Hold on. - Well...

Tiehan.

What?

We've known each other so long.

Have you considered changing careers?

Are you crazy?

Hear me out first.

Look, you're not alone anymore.

If... I mean, if

there's even a hint of danger in this job,

what about Mengmeng?

What does that make her?

Yeah.

Right, well...

Huan'er, since you're here too, I'll tell you both.

As you know,

everyone has their role.

This is the only work I know.

And I'm used to it.

Besides,

I've discussed this with Mengmeng.

She knows the risks involved.

But she agreed and accepted it.

She understands me.

So...

It's not about whether she accepts it.

Hello?

Got it, I'm heading over now.

Did something happen?

A major explosion occurred in our precinct.

So if you hadn't been here,

you'd have been at the scene, right?

Yes.

Any casualties?

None so far.

I really have to go. Let's pick a new day.

Tiehan.

Mengmeng.

You're back.

Even though you said you were safe,

I still couldn't sleep.

I wanted to go find you.

Don't worry.

I'm home now.

I'm fine.

How was it?

Under control.

The fire's contained.

And luckily, no one was hurt.

That's a relief.

I saw the news that it was your patrol street.

I was terrified.

Actually, I took the day off.

You took off? What for?

Secret.

Secret? Since when do you keep secrets from me?

What secret?

It's a secret, so...

No secrets with me. Out with it.

Not talking, huh?

Are you telling me or not?

Tell me now.

Tell me. What's the secret?

I said it's a secret.

No. Spit it out, Hu Tiehan.

Tiehan,

what do you think our life will be like after we get married?

I think it's fine just like this.

After work,

we'll chat on the couch.

We'll eat together.

I'll go shopping with you.

When we both have time off,

we'll go out and have fun.

Simple and peaceful.

That's exactly how I imagine married life too.

Let's stay this way forever.

Until we grow old.

Cheers!

Cheers!

Not bad.

What's wrong?

Can't I just look at you?

You can.

They're fresh. I bought them today.

Here.

Alright. I'll stop teasing you.

Is it good?

(Since Tiehan's fate can be changed,)

(that means our ending can be rewritten too.)

(But how exactly can we do it?)

Mengmeng.

How is it?

You're stunning.

This dress is gorgeous.

Will Tiehan like it?

Silly you.

He loves everything you wear.

If you wear this,

he'll be over the moon.

Who would've thought

my best friend is getting married?

Miss me already?

How about you don't get married?

And I'll dump Hu Tiehan.

We can be together forever.

Sure, I'm fine with that.

But I doubt Gao Haiming would agree.

I'll ask him.

What if he agrees?

Don't ask him.

What if he actually agrees?

Is that your phone?

Is it Tiehan?

Check if it's him.

Hello? Tiehan?

I tried on a stunning wedding dress.

When will...

How is he?

I'm sorry.

We did our best.

Mengmeng.

Mengmeng, I like you.

I've liked you since forever.

I am a bit touched.

I feel so happy.

It feels unreal.

From now on, whatever you like,

I'll do my best

to make it happen.

I promise.

We've missed each other for a long time.

But thankfully,

in the end, we are the ones who stand by each other.

Every time before,

you were the brave one who found me.

This time, I want to be brave too.

Mengmeng,

will you marry me?

What do you think our life will be like

after we get married?

I think it's fine just like this.

(After work,)

(we'll chat on the couch.)

(We'll eat together.)

(I'll go shopping with you.)

(When we both have time off,)

(we'll go out and have fun.)

(Simple and peaceful.)

That's exactly how I imagine married life too.

Let's stay this way forever.

Until we grow old.

♪Entwined worries linger♪

♪My heart is not empty, yet pain remains♪

♪Now I see what passed between us♪

♪Walking through the crowd to meet you♪

♪Going through surging tides of people♪

♪Until the world's end♪

♪If I could♪

♪Keep loving you♪

♪Hearing two hearts♪

♪Beating together♪

♪If I could♪

♪Stay resting in your arms♪

♪I'd trade the rest of my life for it♪

What's meant to happen

will happen, right?

It's okay.

No matter what happens,

no matter the outcome,

if we love each other,

there'll be no regrets, right?

How could there be no regrets?

I refuse to let our story end like that.

Silly.

No one can accompany another through their entire life.

But in the limited time we have,

if we've truly loved each other,

even if we never meet again,

those memories will warm the rest of our lives.

Right?

Then what if...

if we were to part ways too,

what would you want to do with me?

It's just a hypothetical.

Suppose our time together

was down to the last 24 hours.

What would you do?

Then... then we'd do everything we possibly could.

We'd cherish each moment as if it were our last.

Okay?

Ms. Lin Huan'er,

I've decided where we're going today.

I have a few little wishes.

Can you help fulfill them?

♪Timelines, tangled♪

♪I boarded a rickety time machine♪

♪My heart is pounding♪

♪Old times, pass slowly♪

♪In memories, the breeze is soft♪

♪Your smile is shimmering like stars♪

♪Lighting up my lonely corner♪

♪Love's time machine, flies, flies, flies♪

♪Through centuries, just to meet you♪

♪Love's time machine keeps on turning♪

♪Streaking across the sky♪

♪Just to hold you♪

♪Old times, pass slowly♪

So your first wish is to recreate

a cup of Coffee on the Left Bank by the Seine?

Making coffee for someone you love is a joyful thing, isn't it?

Try it. Is the taste the same?

It's the same.

Taste is the most enduring sense in human memory.

I'll remember this taste forever.

♪Love's time machine keeps on turning♪

Have you decided?

Where are we going next?

I've decided.

Another place we've been before.

♪Just to hold you♪

Why did you improve so much?

Did you secretly practice behind my back?

No way.

I was hoping you could teach me.

You want to relive our ice dancing, right?

And also to relive the suspension bridge effect.

I've always wanted to ask.

When we rode the motorbike back then,

did the suspension bridge effect work?

Guess.

It did.

It didn't?

Here we go.

- It's okay. - It's okay.

It'll work.

Give me another chance.

It'll work this time.

You take it.

Do you like it?

Yes.

Then let's go.

(Photo Booth Creating My Life Memories)

I want to pick this one.

And this one.

Can you do a finger heart?

What's that?

Like this.

What should we do for the last set?

Let me choose the last one.

Okay.

(I wish I could grow old with you.)

(But I won't be able to.)

Come on.

So this is what we look like when we're old.

I don't think you'll look like this when you're old.

When you're old,

you'll look the same.

I'm hungry.

Let's go eat.

Let's go.

♪Entwined worries linger♪

♪My heart is not empty, yet pain remains♪

♪Now I see what passed between us♪

♪Walking through the crowd to meet you♪

♪Going through surging tides of people♪

♪Until the world's end♪

♪If I could♪

♪Keep loving you♪

♪Hearing two hearts♪

♪Beating together♪

♪If I could♪

♪Stay resting in your arms♪

♪I'd trade the rest of my life for it♪

♪Entwined worries linger♪

♪My heart is not empty, yet pain remains♪

♪Now I see what passed between us♪

♪Walking through the crowd to meet you♪

♪Going through surging tides of people♪

♪Until the world's end♪

♪If I could♪

♪Keep loving you♪

♪Hearing two hearts♪

♪Beating together♪

♪If I could♪

♪Stay resting in your arms♪

♪I'd trade the rest of my life for it♪