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Alright then.

We forget

it and move on.

This is your KPI for today.

I'll add you back to the group chat.

From now on, we can just

use the group

for anything.

Work hard, Xing Wu.

You've got this.

Auntie.

Good morning.

Good morning, Ye.

You're gonna be swamped

all day long today.

Don't laugh.

Your hands will ache from styling hair.

It's fine. I love my job.

Okay.

Alright you two,

ready?

Ready.

Let's open up for business.

Hope business booms!

Let's go. Let's go.

Wait, this...

This can't be right.

The promo was great.

We can't have no customers at all.

Maybe it's too early?

Who'd get their hair done

so early in the morning?

Fair point.

Folks in Zhazhating

never change their hairstyles.

Flyers alone won't change that.

What do you mean never change?

Didn't you go from blonde to black?

Well, that's...

Right.

Can you lend the camera again?

Should be fine.

Follow me.

Where are you going?

What are you up to, Ye?

Lanfang, what do we do now?

Beats me.

Just wait.

Xuan Island!

Free portrait with any hairstyle!

Get the trendy wool perm!

Come take a look!

Fresh new hairstyles!

Xuan Island!

Free portrait with any hairstyle!

Get the trendy wool perm! Take a look!

Capture your precious moments!

Get the trendy wool perm!

Xuan Island!

Free portrait with any hairstyle!

Look like a star instantly!

Capture your precious moments!

Don't miss out!

Xuan Island!

Free portrait with any hairstyle!

Look like a star instantly!

Capture your precious moments!

It's already this late.

Why still closed? Yeah.

It said free photos.

Lanfang. Lanfang.

That's you in the ad, right?

Yeah.

It really is you!

Sure is!

We all want

the same hairstyle.

No problem at all!

Lanfang, Lanfang, Lanfang.

Over here! I want this perm.

You promised

free portraits with hair service.

We'll make you look like a big star.

I'm the first customer.

Do my perm first!

No way, I got here first!

I was first!

I was first! No way!

I arrived earlier!

Ms. Qian.

Maybe you can wait a bit?

You're totally swamped.

I'll come back another day.

I know you're busy. Alright then.

I'm off to work. Please do come back!

Sure, I will.

Okay.

Don't be upset. Alright, alright, alright.

Ms. Qian, you came too.

Oh, I didn't get to be first.

Everyone, take it easy now.

No rush at all.

This hairstyle is gorgeous.

Excuse me, coming through!

We ladies are getting our hair done.

What about you?

That's exactly why I'm here.

I'm...

We're also here for perms.

I mean, I'm the stylist here.

Liu Nian, Liu Nian.

Over here.

Everyone, let me introduce you.

This is our

lead stylist.

Leave your hair all to me.

Let me see.

I want this perm. This one.

Just like hers.

No worries. Sure thing.

Let's start with a shampoo.

Okay. This way please.

Next customer. You're up next.

Okay.

We heard perm comes with a free portrait.

I want this style.

Alright.

I like this one. I like this one.

Let me look at your hair.

Alright, okay, no problem.

Nice.

Give me a smile.

Gorgeous. Quanya.

Coming!

Stand right here, please.

Okay.

Perfect. So beautiful.

Ye.

Come take a look.

Doesn't she look like Maggie Cheung?

Well,

more like Brigitte Lin.

Have some water, ma'am.

Whoever she resembles,

this perm makes her

look even younger.

Alright. You two sure know

how to sweet-talk.

Ma'am,

glad you like it.

Please help spread the word.

Here's a free hair mousse for you.

Love it, absolutely.

This style really flatters me.

This way

for your photoshoot. Just charge it

to my account.

Will do.

Quanya.

Another client.

Take great shots for her.

Take plenty. No problem.

Stand right here, ma'am. Okay.

We're fully booked this afternoon.

So many reservations.

We can't keep up.

Way too many customers.

We're swamped, Ye.

Right, Auntie,

remember

to pay Quanya for his work.

We can't let him work for free.

I know.

I'm not

unreasonable.

But all morning long, I've just been

rolling and removing perm rods.

And my hands

are stiff now.

I haven't even made lunch.

I ordered food from Big G's.

It'll be here soon.

Ye.

What would I do without you?

You've thought of everything.

You know,

when business was slow,

I wished for more customers.

Now that it's booming,

I feel overwhelmed.

Am I being weird?

Put that aside for now.

Hard work always pays off.

I just calculated

this week's profit.

Really?

Liu Nian,

wanna see the numbers?

Absolutely.

Five thou...

Is this really just one week's earnings?

It was worth it that you only

played mahjong

twice this week.

I feel like I've struck it rich.

I never made this much

in a whole month

before.

It's all thanks to Qing Ye.

Great promotion

brings solid profits.

You're basically our best ad

for the shop.

Nine out of ten customers

who come for perms

want the exact same look.

Totally right.

No matter their age,

everyone asks for Qing Ye's hairstyle.

Ye,

strike a pose.

Sir, please hurry.

Got it.

Qing Ye.

Follow me.

Handle everything with care.

Put these over there.

Sort the rest by category.

Hurry up.

How's it going? Smooth?

If you need anything, just let me know.

I left your campus pass

right here.

Thanks.

Pretty nice, huh?

Listen, Mr. Ye

is really pleased with you.

To save you the commute,

I applied for a staff dorm

for you here.

You may stay temporarily.

It's free of charge.

No thanks.

Please thank Mr. Ye for me.

Why not?

The daily commute is time-consuming.

Isn't it tiring?

I need to look after my family.

Fair enough.

Your grandma needs care.

You can't stay far away.

It's alright.

I'll tell Mr. Ye.

He'll totally understand.

Wait.

Here.

Even your sister couldn't get you

to go out and have fun.

If you really want to treat your staff,

how about turning the tickets into cash?

I'd really appreciate it.

Sure.

But keep the tickets anyway.

Maybe your sister wants to go.

I'll leave you to it.

Hey,

are you heading out later?

What's up? Give me a ride.

Stunning!

This hairstyle suits you perfectly.

Please come again.

Okay, okay, okay.

Please help spread the word.

No problem.

To keep the salon

running well long-term,

besides

promotion and skills,

service matters too.

We need to be extra

thoughtful and attentive.

We should greet every guest

with great warmth.

Like "Welcome to Xuan Island".

Make them feel

right at home.

I get it.

First, smile wide,

show your teeth.

And speak in a lively tone

to draw attention.

Welcome!

To Xuan Island.

That's the idea. That's the idea.

Same as what I was thinking.

Right, Ye.

I noticed other salons

offer way more services.

Besides hair styling,

they do eyebrow tattooing,

hair spa...

Should I learn

eyebrow tattooing?

We could

earn more that way.

Auntie, I think we should

focus on hairdressing first.

Those extra skills take time

to master.

We shouldn't rush into new things

before we get steady on our feet.

You're right.

First of all,

treat

every passer-by

as our guest.

Got it.

Alright.

Welcome to Xuan Island.

Welcome to Xuan Island.

Welcome to Xuan Island.

Qing Ye.

Meng Ruihang.

What brings you here?

Thanks, Bo.

Qing Ye,

is that your friend

from Beijing?

Pretty handsome.

Try this drink,

the local specialty.

It's tasty.

Really nice.

Your new hairstyle looks nice.

Just a casual perm

for practice.

Have a seat.

It's not dirty.

Just some wear and tear

from wind and sun.

To be honest,

before I came here,

I thought the living conditions

wouldn't be great.

How do you find it now?

It's even worse than I imagined.

This is just how Zhazhating is.

I couldn't get used to it

at first either.

The air smells of fish,

and there are all sorts of big bugs.

I wanted to leave right on my first day.

Qing Ye,

how have you been

holding up here all this time?

Just get used to it.

Time will help.

Still upset about what happened in Beijing?

Ever since my family ran into trouble,

out of all our old friends,

only you have stayed by my side.

I'm nothing but grateful to you.

That's a huge relief.

I was worried you'd refuse to see me.

So I brought a peace offering.

That young man looks gentle and refined.

Clearly a city fellow.

Wonder

what he wants with Ye.

Lanfang.

What do you think their relationship is?

This is from that dessert shop

we used to go to.

Your favorite flavor,

cheese and sea salt.

This cake traveled

hundreds of kilometers to get here.

Must have been tough.

Thank you, delivery guy.

It's nothing.

It's us, come on.

Put it away before it melts.

We can share it

with Auntie and the others.

Sure.

Does your mom know

you're here to see me?

Maybe we can chat somewhere else.

Alright.

It's pretty sunny out here.

Have you booked a hotel room?

Not yet.

Then where will you stay? Up to you.

Anywhere is fine.

That's so unlike you.

You always plan everything out.

But you're here, right?

I know you'll sort everything out for me.

Fine.

Come with me to the salon first.

Okay. Let's go.

Lead the way.

Auntie,

I'm heading out for a bit.

I'll take him to find a hotel.

Let Liu Nian go with you.

No need, Auntie.

Don't trouble yourselves. Yeah, it's really fine.

No trouble at all.

It's nothing.

By the way, Auntie,

he brought this cake

all the way from Beijing. I used to love it.

You guys haven't tried it before. Have a taste.

Yeah.

It's a famous cake in Beijing.

Help yourself.

A cake?

We're off then.

Come back soon, okay?

Bye, Auntie. Let's go.

Grab your things.

Why does this cake come in a shell?

Lanfang.

This cake costs 588 yuan.

Mom.

Come out and have some cake.

Can I have a piece too?

Cousin!

Qing Ye! Where are you off to?

New friends I made here.

Who's this?

Hi, I'm Meng Ruihang.

I grew up with Qing Ye.

We're childhood friends.

Childhood friends, huh?

Yeah.

What a coincidence.

We've got the same shoes.

Looks like we share the same taste.

Yeah, exactly the same. Look.

See?

True.

Wait man,

yours aren't as nice.

Ours shine brighter.

See?

Yeah.

Are those knockoffs?

Seems like it. Where did you two get yours?

Direct from the factory, authentic patterns.

Impressive.

Since we've got similar taste,

let's be friends.

Add each other on WeChat.

Come on.

Alright, that's enough.

Get back to work you guys.

We're heading to the hotel.

What?

Where are you going?

What are you staring at?

I'm taking him to find a place to stay.

Let's go.

Wait, we didn't exchange WeChat yet!

I'll add you to the group later.

We're off now.

Bye.

Add me to the group?

Wu.

Qing Ye's childhood friend came all the way from Beijing.

Looks like trouble.

You don't mean

I'm staying here, what about you?

Even the worst hotel back home

is better than this.

This is just the standard here.

If you want a vacation

and a nice hotel, you'll have to go to the county seat.

I'll book you the one I stayed at last time.

A deluxe sea-view suite.

It's the best around here.

Okay?

Alright. Let's go.

Hi, we'd like a room.

Only one room left.

The deluxe sea-view suite. 588 yuan.

Are you serious?

588 yuan for this place?

Last room available.

Take it or leave it.

We'll take it.

Air conditioning and Wi-Fi work fine, huh?

Wu's cousin?

Can we get a discount?

Of course.

Platinum member price:

288 yuan.

Thanks a lot.

Just so you know, the guy next door

is still here. He's a live streamer

and rents the room long-term.

Don't cause

any trouble this time, okay?

Don't worry.

This friend of mine is very polite.

He definitely won't start any conflict.

ID, please.

Let's go.

Here, take this.

What's this?

Earplugs.

You'll need them.

Fourteen, fifteen, sixteen.

Seventeen, eighteen.

Exceeded the target.

So fast.

Nicely done.

Finish early, knock off early.

Otherwise I'd miss your ride.

No problem.

I'll cover whatever you want to buy.

No need.

One thing's one thing.

Wu, big trouble.

Your cousin brought that handsome guy

from Beijing to check into a hotel.

Wu.

Qing Ye's childhood friend

came all the way from Beijing.

Big trouble.

I'll skip the shopping for now.

Can I borrow your car?

I've never seen you this flustered.

Thanks.

Remember,

you need the room card for electricity.

What's that smell, Qing Ye?

The smell of the ocean.

Just air it out.

But make sure

to close the window tight at night.

Otherwise the mosquitoes

will bite you nonstop.

Sounds like you know this place well.

I told you before,

I once stayed in a hotel to get away.

It was exactly this room.

The bugs kept me up all night.

You're luckier than I was.

Look, the air conditioner

and Wi-Fi

have all been fixed by Sniper Master.

Sniper Master?

That's my cousin, Xing Wu.

The guy you called

a local tough guy?

He's nothing like that.

Qing Ye,

are you really planning to stay here?

I know where I stand now.

I've got plans for the future.

I'm going to spend a year here

preparing for the college entrance exam.

After that, I can go anywhere I want.

What if I say

I want to take you away right now?

Would you come with me?

Then tell me,

how do you plan to take me away?

Go home with me the day after tomorrow.

We'll go abroad together a week later.

When did you book the tickets?

A few days ago.

I was going to send you

the e-tickets directly,

but I thought

printed copies feel more formal.

Consider it a surprise.

Financial proof,

summer school admission letter,

rental contract,

visa documents,

and all my savings.

Everything's ready.

Just waiting for you to say yes.

What's wrong?

I've already made up my mind.

I'm settling down here

to prepare for the exam.

This sudden news

has caught me off guard.

My biggest regret was

letting He Leling

handle our visa.

We could've left the country already.

But it's okay.

If we can't go to that country,

we can pick another.

You can go back to your old life.

Even if you...

What are you doing here?

Li Lanfang sent me to take you home.

Auntie?

Hello, I'm Meng Ruihang.

My hands are dirty from work.

You must be Xing Wu.

Qing Ye has told me about you.

I haven't heard your name from her.

It's fine.

At least we know each other now.

Thank you

for looking after Qing Ye all this time.

I'll take care of her from now on.

Meng Ruihang.

You've been running around all day.

Go get some rest first.

About what you said earlier,

give me some time.

I need to think it over.

Alright. Let me know your answer

before the day after tomorrow.

I'll be waiting.

Let's go.

Bye, cousin.

Why are you driving Shuhan's car?

I borrowed it.

Did work go well today?

It was okay.

Meng Ruihang

wants to take you back to Beijing?

He wants to take me abroad.

What's wrong?

Hungry.

Gonna go get some food.

Me too.

Let's go together.

Sir. Here.

Your kettle. Okay.

Thanks.

This way of boiling water

is really old-fashioned.

I haven't seen anyone use firewood

to boil water for ages.

These kettles hold lots of water

and heat up fast.

One boil fills two thermoses.

It also works as a heater in winter.

People sit around it

roasting sweet potatoes and chestnuts.

City folks probably never seen this.

Just like the popular

stove-side tea gathering, right? Exactly.

That's what it's called.

Only a few hours by high-speed train,

yet it feels like two different worlds.

So are you ready

to go back to your old life?

People

are strange sometimes.

We always hope a great opportunity

will fall from the sky.

But when a real good chance

shows up,

we start hesitating.

Xing Wu,

what do you think

I should do?

Leave or stay?

I wish you'd stay.

What's this?

You wanted to go to the amusement park.

I hope you make the choice

you truly believe is best.

I'll think it over carefully.

I won't push you.

But I'm the one who brought you back.

Whether you leave now,

or a year from now,

I'll take good care of you

every day you stay.

Got it.

Let's eat.

Hello?

It's broken again?

Got it, I'll be right over.

Wu.

Come take a look.

It's broken again.

What's wrong this time?

I just fixed it a few days ago.

It keeps cutting out on and off.

Were you playing games again?

Just a couple rounds.

Your graphics card and CPU

can't run monitoring software

and games

at the same time.

Did you close the game?

Yeah. Did you restart?

I did, but it still doesn't work. Please take a look.

I'm at the police station.

Don't make me call the cops.

Hello, Mom.

You little brat. I was gonna call the police

if you didn't pick up.

Mom.

You're overreacting.

I'm totally fine.

How old are you?

Still running away from home?

Come back right now.

Didn't I tell you in our messages?

I'm just traveling to clear my head.

You've always been so reasonable.

Surely you won't take away

this little bit of freedom from me?

Cut the crap.

I know exactly what you're up to.

You went to find Qing Ye.

I can let other things slide,

but not this.

I've told you before,

her family

will drag us down too.

You've said that hundreds of times.

I understand where you're coming from.

That's why I'm handling this

on my own.

Think you're all grown up now, too big for your own boots?

No matter where you are,

I want you back home by tomorrow night.

I'll overlook what you've done

these past two days.

Otherwise...

You'll freeze my bank cards,

track my phone,

and send Dad's people to fetch me?

Since you know all that,

don't make me resort to such measures

against you.

I have my own plans.

Your threats won't work on me.

Are you trying to drive me crazy?

I just want to take Qing Ye away.

You...

Hey everyone!

Thanks to my top gifter!

I'll dance for you guys.

Turn up the music!

Thanks, little grass baby.

Appreciate the gifts!

Thank you!

I want nobody nobody but you.

I want nobody nobody but you.

I want nobody nobody but you.

Hey buddy,

could you please keep it down?

What did you say?

Could you please keep it down?

I'm live streaming. I'm a streamer.

If I keep quiet,

how am I supposed to get gifts?

Besides, what's it to you?

I'm gonna stay loud!

Nobody nobody but you.

But you.

Nobody nobody but you.

Stop right there.

That's it?

I was live streaming.

You just ruined my stream!

Viewers were sending me big gifts!

You come here with that sour face looking for trouble?

Your girlfriend ran off with someone, huh?

You wanna fight for real?

Four-eyes!

You...

No, Xing Wu. Call the police.

Stop fighting!

Please, stop!

Please, stop!

Stop it.

I give up! Officer Xu.

I give up!

Officer Xu,

look what he did to me!

I'm a live streamer known for my looks.

My face is how I make a living.

- Enough. - Look...

I see it. Take a seat first.

You,

tell me your side.

Yeah, I hit him.

Look how arrogant he is!

He was clearly

picking a fight on purpose. Arrest him!

But he threw the first punch.

I was just defending myself.

That's nonsense.

Who's your witness?

Him.

Wu.

Anything to say?

I was just passing by.

Didn't see who started it.

Nice one, buddy.

But I saw

he stepped on the glasses.

That's right.

Those glasses cost over 8000 yuan.

8000...

I didn't! That's way too expensive.

Enough.

Whoever broke the glasses pays.

Since neither of you can tell who threw the first punch,

come with me to the station.

Take them away. I just remembered,

I fixed the hallway surveillance

last month.

Hao. Pull up the footage

for Officer Xu.

No need, really!

Forget about the glasses.

No compensation needed.

Yeah, Officer Xu.

We're actually buddies.

He's my buddy.

Just messing around. That's right.

We're all brothers out here.

Right, right. Fine.

So it's settled.

Neither of you will press charges.

Sign the reconciliation form.

No problem at all.

Officer Xu,

thank you so much. Sorry for the trouble.

Take care.

Thanks, Officer Xu.

Thanks.

He got off lucky

not being locked up.

You threw the first punch.

You wouldn't have gotten away

scot-free at the station.

So what?

You want me to thank you or something?

Didn't know

you could fight well.

I've got skills.

I've practiced Taekwondo

since second grade.

Black belt. No joke.

So you're not badly hurt.

Just minor scratches.

But my phone is broken.

I've got no cash now.

Qing Ye said you know how to fix things.

Help me out.

Need to replace the screen.

Won't be fixed anytime soon.

Nowhere to stay tonight.

You know what?

Maybe I should go beat him up again

and spend the night

at the police station.

Been too well-behaved all your life,

now you're letting loose here?

Ever heard of environmental determinism?

One's behavior

is shaped by outside influences.

Are you saying

this remote place

turned you into a troublemaker?

It's primal nature.

Here, people

don't hold back their true selves.

Anyway, thanks for today.

Don't mention it.

I wasn't helping you on purpose.

I need to ask you something.

Go ahead.

You're taking Qing Ye abroad?

Yes.

If you'd like,

you can come stay at Zhazhating.

My home is yours too.

I promise

your clothes

won't go missing again.

Nice new haircut.

Looks like that anime character,

the red-haired princess.

Merida? Yeah.

But my hair is black.

Black hair looks better than red.

Definitely.

Mom.

Which one should I choose?

Wanna know?

Do I get a place

to stay tonight?

You're bargaining with me?

Where do you get the confidence?

Ye says you have a cold face but a warm heart.

You wouldn't leave me stranded.

I trust her.

You're really leaving?

This is what we've got here.

Take it or leave it.

Got a Plan B?

Sofa outside.

What about Plan C?

Head out of Xuan Island.

Sleep wherever you like.

Got it.

People would think you're living

back in the 90s.

Such retro decor.

And this wooden bed.

Doesn't it hurt to sleep on?

Are you really sure

about taking Qing Ye abroad?

I've planned everything carefully.

I have enough savings

for us to live overseas

without working for two years.

Our IELTS scores

and award certificates

will help us win scholarships.

We can take part-time jobs

and work on domestic startup projects

to support ourselves

through college abroad.

Do your parents approve?

I saw her

leaving your place in tears.

We're adults.

We don't have to ask our parents

for every decision.

I'm sure you also have things

you'd stick to

even if everyone disagrees.

Taking Qing Ye abroad

is exactly that for me.

Why are you doing all this for her?

Because I love her.

Our families have been close for generations.

We grew up together.

We went to the same international school.

We were never apart, except

during her leave of absence.

I've loved her since we were kids.

She took a break from school?

Her mom fell seriously ill in tenth grade.

She took a year off

to stay with her mom through her final days.

She came back afterwards and started eleventh grade.

But then,

something happened to her dad.

I'm curious though,

why do you care so much about her?

What makes you

treat her so well?

She's my cousin. I know you two

share no blood ties. Does it matter?

Of course it does.

No one devotes themselves

to someone selflessly

for no reason.

There's always a motive

behind being kind.

I'm just doing this for pay.

All done.

150 yuan.

Nice work.

Scan the code.

Are you out of your mind?

I gave you that money

to do me a favor.

Convince Qing Ye to go abroad.