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[A Beautiful Lie]

[Graduation Ceremony of Peiying Elementary School]

[16 years ago]

[Message Wall]

[Qin]

[Qin Xiaofei]

[Message Wall]

Qin Xiaofei,

I'm going back to Huhai for middle school.

Don't forget to call me.

The number is 3681289578.

[Message Wall]

[Qin Xiaofei, I'm going back to Huhai for middle school. Don't forget to call me.]

[Message Wall]

Wishing us happiness every day.

I want to be a teacher someday.

-Goodbye, classmates. -Wishing you all peace and happiness.

Goodbye, classmates.

Chubby.

[Embarking on a new chapter, staying connected to our alma mater, and cherishing our classmates in our hearts]

[Can We Not Break Up?] [Episode 34]

-How much did you drink, baby? -Right.

She's with us now.

Don't worry.

-We can take good care of her. -Xing Zhizhi.

-Her condition is... -Xing Zhizhi.

Xing Zhizhi?

It's me.

Well, it's just...

Can we not break up?

Let's get back together, okay?

Hello?

Don't break up with me!

Say something!

Hello?

Here, have some water.

Take it slow.

Come on, it's time to sleep.

Stop thinking about all that.

I'll sleep!

Xing Zhizhi.

I know what you're like right now.

Even if you stay like this forever,

it doesn't matter.

I won't ever dislike you anyway.

Aren't I your favorite Qin Fei?

What should we do?

Forget it.

Let her be.

Xiaoxiao.

You're awake.

Why are you here?

Why am I here?

Wasn't I with...

Oh, you don't remember?

Let me help you remember.

[Xing Zhizhi]

Xing Zhizhi.

I know what you're like right now.

Even if you stay like this forever,

it doesn't matter.

I won't ever dislike you anyway.

Aren't I your favorite Qin Fei?

Can we not break up, okay?

I'm telling you, Xing Zhizhi!

I'm giving you 3 minutes now.

I'm warning you.

If you don't reply to my message,

I'll never talk to you again!

Did you hear that?

I was just joking with you.

Don't take it seriously.

Well...

I'm sorry.

Let's get back together, okay?

Hello?

Hello?

Hello?

I mean, Xiaoxiao...

I was so over the top yesterday,

but why didn't you

stop me at all?

I tried,

but I was also afraid of getting hit.

What did he say?

He hasn't replied to any of my messages.

I really don't get it.

If he's sick, he should just get treatment,

and we can face it together.

Why is he so determined to break up with me?

Don't be anxious.

He's getting treatment now, isn't he?

The thing is, we don't really understand his symptoms,

or we'd be able to help him figure something out.

I...

The alcohol smell is really strong on you.

Go freshen up later, okay?

It's making me nauseous.

Xiaoxiao, you didn't actually throw up, did you?

Are you alright?

Xiaoxiao?

You're not pregnant, are you?

Don't freak me out.

What style do you like for the house?

I'm going to meet the designer this afternoon.

Xiaoxiao?

What... what did you just say?

I wasn't paying attention.

Why have you been so absent-minded lately?

I said,

what kind of style do you like for the house?

I'm going to meet the designer this afternoon.

Aren't you going off to film next month?

So I thought

I'd use that time

to get the house renovated.

Let's not rush into the renovation just yet.

What's wrong?

[Decline] [Answer] [Chen Shen]

Hello?

Xiaoxiao,

have you read the contract?

Just give me a little more time to think about it.

There's no time for that.

The production team's already pushing.

You're supposed to join the crew next month.

If there's anything in the contract

you're not happy with,

just let me know,

and I'll talk to them.

It's not like that.

I'm still unsure about accepting this role.

Why?

Didn't you say you loved this script?

Director Liu personally requested you for the role.

It's such a great opportunity!

I know.

Just give me a little more time to think about it.

I'm about to arrive at the studio.

Let's discuss this later in the afternoon.

Are you okay?

I'm okay.

Let's have dinner together tonight.

I have something to tell you.

Xiaoxiao.

Bye-bye.

[Pregnancy Test Paper]

Sorry to keep you waiting.

I want to turn down that role for next month.

We're going to have a baby.

Really?

Yeah, why would I lie to you?

Two lines.

I know it's a bit soon,

but plans can't keep up with changes.

I'm planning to turn down roles

for the next 10 months,

and just stay home

to focus on being a mom-to-be.

But...

that role,

haven't you been waiting for it for a long time?

But if I have to choose between the two,

of course I'd pick the baby.

There will always be more scripts I like in the future.

Actually, I think

you can be a bit greedy and have them both.

Today,

I went to the mall

and couldn't resist

stopping by a baby store.

I learned a bunch of tips from the staff there.

Do you know

what the most important one is?

What is it?

He said

that during the 10 months of pregnancy,

guys can actually help out a lot.

If they’re really committed,

they can share a lot of the load.

Don't laugh.

I'm being serious.

I even specifically consulted this afternoon,

and signed up for a prenatal yoga class.

Of course,

I wasn't the only guy there!

I'm learning

as I go with

the books and yoga.

With me supporting you,

I hope to make things a bit easier for you,

both mentally and in terms of time.

So you already knew?

This morning,

you dropped it in the car.

You got me scared!

I thought you...

Okay, I'm done pretending.

Also,

the staff told me

that some exercise

during pregnancy

is really beneficial for your health.

Is that so?

You see, your scenes

involve dialogue with little action, right?

You should get moving a bit more.

It'll be great for the baby’s health!

As for me,

I've already asked Zhao for time off

and told him not to assign me any work for the next few months.

Even if he does, I won't go.

When you join the crew next month,

I'll go with you.

I thought this was supposed to be a surprise.

It is a surprise!

Come on, eat while it's hot.

Otherwise, it'll get cold.

This one is yours.

And this one...

is for our baby.

[Domestic Arrivals]

Didn't you say you'd be here early?

Why show up so late?

Couldn't you have booked an earlier flight?

What's wrong with you? Stop!

Tell me, what's going on with you?

The floor was just mopped.

Couldn't you lift your suitcase?

Alright, alright, I got it.

What do you mean "I got it"?

Can you just watch your tone?

How could you...

What's wrong with you?

What are you doing?

Why are you pulling me?

She's my own daughter,

am I not allowed to scold her?

Just look at her,

she's carrying such a tiny suitcase.

Even the small suitcase bothers you?

She just got back, just leave her alone.

Bringing only such a small suitcase

means she only packed a few clothes,

showing that

she doesn't feel at home here

or see this place as her own.

Take it easy!

These are all my treasures.

If they're your treasures,

then why are you putting them in my room?

Don't put everything in my room, okay?

What's going on?

You came back and took it out on your brother.

You're not even living here,

so what's the big deal if he keeps his stuff in your room?

This is exactly why

I don’t want to come home.

Whether you come back or not is up to you.

I honestly don't care.

You...

Why are you here alone? Xing didn't come along?

Is Xing busy with something,

so he couldn't come back?

What has he been busy with lately?

You're so funny.

How can you change your attitude so quickly?

One might think he's your own son,

and I'm some kind of bullied daughter-in-law.

Alright, alright, let's not discuss this.

Tell me, why didn't Xing come with you?

-How is he lately? -He's busy.

Judging by Fei's tone, don't tell me they broke up.

What are you talking about?

No way.

I got it right.

Tell me.

What's really going on between you and Xing?

You didn't really break up, did you?

What's wrong with you?

Wouldn't it be better to live peacefully?

Why did you have to make a fuss?

What's the point of all this drama?

Mom.

Didn't I already tell you

to stay out of our business?

I know I shouldn't meddle in your personal matters.

Do you really believe

I'll stay out of your personal matters?

When it comes to important life issues,

how can I not care?

I'm your mother!

You're so confused.

How can I not care about you?

Tell me, what's wrong with you?

Xing is such a good guy.

What right do you have

to break up with him?

You're bullying a decent man,

do you realize that?

I'm begging you,

please leave me alone.

You're making such a fuss here.

Then tell me why.

Why did you break up with him?

You won't tell me, will you?

Fine, just don't tell me.

If you won't tell me, I'll call Xing.

I'll ask him what's really going on between you two.

What are you doing?

I'm going to ask him about this.

-Don’t try to stop me. -Mom!

It's all a mess.

How could you break up with him?

He dumped me!

The moment I get home, you have to bring this up.

He dumped me! Go ahead, call him if you want.

You... you didn’t initiate this?

He's the one who broke up with me.

How...

How could Xing be like this?

Is... is there something wrong with his brain?

Yeah, I know you've got a bit of a temper,

and you can be a bit fiery sometimes, but...

you're kind, beautiful,

and independent!

What gives him the audacity to break up with you?

What... what's wrong with him?

No, I'm going to ask him.

Tell me about it.

-Leave me alone, okay? -Just tell me.

-Please leave me alone. -Tell me about it, okay?

Tell me what's really going on.

Just let me be alone for a while.

Tell me!

This is important!

Tell me, how should I...

I'm telling you, I'll go talk to him...

My phone, my phone!

Why did you take my phone?

Hey, give me back my phone!

I'm taking your phone,

or else you'll just call Xing Zhizhi.

I'm warning you, if you don't give it back, I'll kick you.

Open the door!

We're out of garlic at home.

Cheng,

-let's buy garlic. -Let's go.

Goodbye.

You two are useless!

Peiying Elementary School

[New email: Peiying Elementary School's 100th Anniversary]

sincerely invites all alumni to come and celebrate

sincerely invites all alumni to come and celebrate

our 100th anniversary.

Hello,

Peiying Elementary School

[Invitation to 100th Anniversary Celebration of Peiying Elementary School]

sincerely invites all alumni to come and celebrate

our 100th anniversary.

Dear alumni,

if you can attend,

please click the link below

to fill out the registration form.

Sincerely, Peiying Elementary School, General Affairs Office.

[Invitation to 100th Anniversary Celebration of Peiying Elementary School]

[Invitation to 100th Anniversary Celebration of Peiying Elementary School]

[Do you remember the little boy Cato you saved 5 years ago?] [I have always hoped to meet you in China, but Suman has so many patients...] [Dear Xing, long time no see. How have you been all these years?]

[Do you remember the little boy]

[You saved five years ago, Cato?]

[Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Peiying Elementary School]

[The 100th Anniversary Ceremony of Peiying Elementary School]

Honored leaders, esteemed guests,

and dear alumni,

good morning.

Our anniversary ceremony is about to start.

So we kindly ask all alumni take your seats as soon as possible.

Our celebration is about to start.

Thank you for your cooperation.

[Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Peiying Elementary School]

Is Qin Fei really a graduate of our school?

Yeah, look!

Her photo is on the alumni wall.

I heard she started a dance troupe,

and it's doing quite well.

-I even got the ticket to support her. -Really?

Honestly, the troupe's way better than her TV show!

[Recreational mathematics]

Has she arrived today?

Quick, help me look for her.

-I would like an autograph from her. -It's on my phone.

-It's on my phone. -I want it, too!

Qin Xiaofei, wait for me!

Qin Xiaofei, wait for me!

What's this?

Come and catch me!

I'll give you candy.

Does your mom pick you up this late too?

I don't know when my dad will come to pick me up.

You can't go in here.

It's under maintenance and not open to the public.

The alumni gathering is taking place at the playground. Please go that way.

Got it.

Hello?

Qin Xiaofei!

What's up, Chubby?

Here.

Why haven't your parents come to pick you up yet?

They're in Beijing. They only come back once in a while.

What about your dad?

My dad went to buy me some plum candy.

What's the matter with you?

The teacher asked me to represent our class in the singing competition.

But I'm still too scared to go on stage.

Why?

Because I'm scared.

It's okay.

I'll stand at the bottom of the stage then,

singing along with you,

just like we did in rehearsal.

You won't feel scared if you look at me.

-Really? -Pinky swear.

Let's make a pinky swear, and thereby we will not break our promise for a hundred years.

What are you doing over there?

Stop!

Stop!

Stop!

Xing Zhizhi.

Come with me.

Why don't you come with me instead?

Stop right there!

Don't run!

[School Storage Room]

Over 10 years have passed,

and who would've thought we’d still be hiding here?

You probably don't remember, do you?

How could I forget?

I remember in elementary school when you got me to skip class,

and we hid here in this storage room.

Back then, you were

such a timid chubby.

But hey, nothing bad happened, right?

You didn't get in trouble.

Later, the teacher found me

and made me write a pledge,

asked me to promise that I wouldn't hang out with you anymore,

said you were a bad influence.

Did you agree then?

But I didn't follow through.

That's more like it.

Have you been happy these days

while we've been apart?

I don't know.

Answer me honestly.

Do you really not

have any feelings for me anymore?

Xiaofei,

lately,

I've been feeling empty inside,

like something's missing.

I keep wondering

what you would have done

if this had happened before,

and how I would have reacted.

I...

I really don't know.

Can we not break up?

When we were little,

the teacher told you not to hang out with me,

you didn't agree.

Now you want to break up with me.

I guess that's how life goes,

going in circles, which is quite boring.

I'm leaving Huhai.

Where to?

Suman.

To find Xiaojia.

I know you two are in there.

Come out now!

I didn't let you in earlier,

how did you get in?

And you, Qin Fei.

You're such a big star,

yet you're damaging school environment?

-It's not like that. -It's not like that.

You two aren't dating, are you?

We...

You don't have to deny it so soon.

Do you guys really think I don't keep up with the gossip?

I can't believe I ran into such a big piece of gossip!

Tell me,

what are you going to do?

There are a lot of people out there.

Do you want to be on trends?

Don't tell me you're planning to climb over the wall.

Come with me.

Let's go to the back door.

-Off you go. -Thank you.

-Thank you. -You're welcome.

You just said

you're going to Suman to look for Xiaojia.

The doctor I worked with in Suman,

Kevin, sent me an email

and said Xiaojia might still be alive there

in Suman.

I want to go find him.

But do you even know where he is?

I mean, what if...

what if you go all the way to Suman and still can't find Xiaojia,

what would you do?

I have to give it a try.

How long will you be away?

I don't know yet.

Xing Zhizhi.

Should I wait for you?

You know,

if you tell me to wait,

I will definitely wait for you to come back.

♫Once more, I meet you♫

♫No doubt I've decided to love you♫

Xiaofei.

♫Your eyes light up the past♫

Don't wait for me.

You deserve something better.

♫Light up the heart♫

♫So I'm not alone♫

When are you leaving?

♫When I dream of all the seasons♫

Tomorrow.

♫I wanna be with you♫

So when today's over,

♫Till the sunlight so deeply falls in line♫

that will officially mark the end for us.

♫When you're down, while waiting or smiling♫

♫I'll be with you♫

♫It's time to go♫

It's 6 PM now,

♫The stars shining for you♫

so we’ve got 6 hours left.

Could you stay with me as my boyfriend

and spend today together until it ends?

♫Once more, I meet you♫

♫No doubt I've decided to love you♫

♫Your eyes light up the past♫

♫Light up the heart♫

♫So I'm not alone♫

Here, cheers.

Cheers!

♫When I dream of all the seasons♫

You're drinking so little again.

Whatever!

-Excuse me. -Hello.

Can you bring me two more bottles?

No need, thank you.

Don't drink too much.

Mind your own business.

It's been a long time since anyone cared about me.

It's nice to have someone care once in a while.

-Fifteen, fifteen, ten! -Fifteen, fifteen, ten!

-Fifteen, fifteen, twenty! -Fifteen, fifteen, twenty-five!

Xing Zhizhi.

Let's play the finger-guessing game they’re playing.

Whoever loses has to drink. Come on.

I don't know how to play that.

Boring!

Let's go home.

It's too late, and it's not safe.

You've been wanting to go home for a while, haven't you?

I got it. Let's go.

Check, please.

I've paid the bill.

Look at them.

They must be a couple who just graduated from college.

I guess they've been together

for about 3 years.

The guy really loves his girlfriend,

and she loves him too.

They probably don't argue much.

Look how happy they are.

Look at that married couple over there.

They probably just bought a house

and are feeling the pressure of the mortgage.

The wife...

is likely aiming for a promotion

and has been working overtime lately.

The husband feels for her,

especially goes to pick her up after work

so they can go home together.

I told you to wear more clothes.

Here, quickly, drink some hot water.

They...

must have been married for 50 years.

Although they occasionally argue,

their relationship has always been good.

Are you feeling better?

Their children are probably not around,

but as long as they have each other,

they'll never feel alone.

It's so beautiful.

Don't you think so?

Indeed,

it's very beautiful.

Xing Zhizhi.

I want you to experience this hapiness too.

When we're 70,

or even 80,

I hope we'll still be holding hands like we are now,

accompanying each other

so that neither of us ever feels lonely.

I want to be with you,

and I want to wait for you.

I'll wait for you to come back.

When you're well again,

I'll see you smile and hear you call my name.

Xiaofei, I...

The next stop is the West Side of Shilin Road.

Please exit through the rear door.

Let's get off here.

This place is really nice.

It hasn't changed at all, still so beautiful.

Xing Zhizhi,

do you know my favorite place when I was a child?

It was right here.

When I grew up a bit,

and started having those little romantic fantasies,

this was still the place I pictured.

Today,

the place I used to dream about has finally become a reality.

It's too dangerous.

We've got such a romantic vibe here.

Can you please not ruin it with those buzzkill words?

Alright, come here.

Sit down.

Raise your arm.

That's more like it.

What are Suman's

stars like?

Most of the time,

they're probably just like this.

But once in a while,

when the weather's just right,

the sky fills up with stars,

shining so brightly.

It's like the Milky Way is pouring down.

That sounds wonderful.

The way you describe it

makes me want to see it for myself.

It's cold in the winter and hot in the summer there.

You won't get used to it.

Xing Zhizhi,

we agreed to say a proper goodbye.

Can't you say something nice?

Make sure to take a jacket

when you go out,

especially in the fall and the winter.

Make sure to keep your knees covered.

And your old back injury,

remember to keep it warm.

Don't catch a cold.

If you don't pay attention to it for a long time,

it could lead to problems when you're older.

The funny thing about being so close is,

when you try to be romantic,

it just never comes out that way.

I'm sorry.

Am I being too naggy?

Yes, you are naggy.

But,

I won't be able to hear it anymore even if I want to.

We agreed on six hours,

and now it's almost over.

Xing Zhizhi,

I'm really happy tonight.

If I had to rate you as a boyfriend,

I'd give you a 99,

just 1 point short.

Did you bring that engagement ring you once said

you had prepared for me?

No.

Alright then.

It's a pity.

I was actually planning

to keep it as a gift.

And for that last point...

I'll give a kiss for you.

♫Into my dream, my love♫

♫Stay with me, my love♫

♫For one more time, one more second♫

♫Stay in your eyes♫

♫Till the last day of my life♫

♫Stay with me one more♫

♫Every moment to eternity, I keep it for you♫

Chubby,

let me borrow your shoulder just a bit longer,

you can go

when it's midnight.

Xing Zhizhi.

Xing Zhizhi.

Can we not break up?

Be quiet.

Over there.

Why are you so clumsy?

Keep it down.

Hurry... hurry up.

The room is back there.

Hurry up!

Mom, you're still awake?

Auntie,

Get in there.

Auntie...

You're here.

Did you cheat on her?

No, I didn't.

Then did our Xiaofei cheat on you?

Of course not.

Well, if nobody cheated,

then what's the reason for the breakup?

Auntie,

I...

I'm going abroad.

Going abroad?

Does going abroad mean you're not coming back?

Auntie,

Xiaofei and I do have some issues.

Of course, most of them are on me.

But I'm doing my best

to work things out.

When are you leaving?

Tomorrow.

So soon?

How long will you be gone? When will you be back?

It seems this issue is quite difficult to resolve.

So, you're saying you want to break up with Xiaofei

for her own good, right?

I know

my own daughter.

She might seem carefree

and a bit unpredictable,

but she's actually very committed.

When it comes to people she cares about,

once she makes up her mind, nothing can shake her.

Do you honestly think

she'll accept that you're breaking up

"for her own good"?

Did you bring that engagement ring you once said

you had prepared for me?

Xiaofei,

I wish you all the best.