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[Episode 20]

I've had so many dreams.

In them, it's like different parallel worlds with countless versions of you.

Each version of you has a different ending.

Those versions of you in the parallel worlds probably never imagined

I'd turn out like this.

Do you know how you look in my eyes right now?

You're safe, just tanned. It actually makes you look healthier.

You have a place to stay and people to talk to,

and you've also been thinking about me all along.

This is the best possible ending in my dreams.

Do you know what nightmares I've had?

I dreamed you got shot, robbed...

Jiang Qiao Xi, if our positions were reversed...

If after hearing all those words then, I just disappeared

and became unreachable, what would you think?

I'd probably think Cherry must be living well.

At least... at least not like I am now.

You're lying.

I won't leave! I told you I won't leave, Jiang Qiao Xi!

Yin, please.

Tomorrow morning, after she wakes up, buy her breakfast

from that shrimp dumpling shop on the corner.

She'll probably like that.

Why don't you do it yourself?

Please.

Fine.

Jiang Qiao Xi, she's done this for you, and why are you brooding?

- Where are you going? - Back to the construction site for another shift.

What? If you've got energy to spare, stay home! Your girlfriend's here...

I'm not coming back tonight.

Dude, are the two of you putting on some drama?

Princess Changping spent years as Hui Qing,

and now that Prince Consort Zhou finally comes looking, the princess runs away?

Hey, Du Shang.

Cherry, did I wake you?

No, no. Actually...

I'm in Hong Kong now. I found Jiang Qiao Xi.

Good! That's exactly why I called you.

Earlier, Cai Fang Yuan saw Jiang Qiao Xi's photo on MSN space.

He was tutoring there. Only a few of us saw them.

At the time, Qin Ye Yun said... so I didn't...

But after agonizing over it and discussing it with Cai Fang Yuan,

we thought you should know.

It's fine. I understand why she did that. She meant well.

How is Jiang Qiao Xi?

Not great.

But with you there, you'll make him better. You're his little hero!

You're right.

I'll hang up now. Cherry, contact me anytime if you need anything.

Okay, bye.

Where are you?

Thanks.

Have you eaten breakfast? Jiang Qiao Xi asked me to buy this for you.

Don't worry about the money. I'll make him pay me back.

Thank you.

No problem.

Thank you.

So... have you booked a hotel yet?

After breakfast, I'll take you there.

If you haven't, I can help you get a discounted rate.

I know you're here to find Vincent. Don't worry.

Leave me your number. I'll call you as soon as he returns.

Hello?

I'm not leaving. Jiang Qiao Xi hasn't come back all night.

Even if he wants to leave, even if he never comes back...

He'll have to come back for his luggage and documents.

So I'm staying put. Don't try to convince me otherwise.

Leave? Impossible. He can't leave.

If he could leave, he'd be gone already. You should go to the hotel.

I'm not leaving. Please stop persuading me for him. Thank you.

How about this?

After you finish breakfast,

I'll tell you where Princess Changping is.

We'll go catch him together.

You know where he is?

I'll take you there.

Then, wait for me a moment.

Actually, you shouldn't worry too much. He slept at the construction site last night.

Construction site?

What do you call the construction crew?

Construction sites. Laborers.

Are you saying Jiang Qiao Xi works in construction?

Yes. High hourly wage, flexible schedule.

Perfect for someone with no money, no degree, and no time.

Plus, he easily got certified. Suits him well.

No degree? Didn't he take the TOEFL before?

No, no. He's actually top of his class at HKU now.

He's at HKU? Since when do construction sites here recruit HKU students?

Not exactly. But they don't reject HKU students who insist on working.

After all, with overtime, you can make 50 or 60k a month.

50 or 60k? What kind of money is Jiang Qiao Xi trying to make?

Construction alone isn't enough. He's also tutoring.

That's the best job he's had.

But to make money tutoring, he has to cross the border to Shenzhen.

Crossing to Shenzhen? That's such a hassle.

The hassle pays off. Good things happen there.

What good things?

The good thing is me.

With his math skills, he helps me manage finances

and has made me a lot of money.

So I cut his rent

and even gave him the biggest apartment in the building.

Otherwise, the rent here would bleed him dry.

He lives in the biggest apartment?

Yes.

Why is his life so difficult?

By the way,

I always thought that photo of you in his room was photoshopped from his imagination.

After all, he's always seemed a bit... off.

But when I saw you that day,

my god, you were actually real!

Yin, so, he's tutoring and working construction at the same time?

And you even lowered his rent?

Do you know what he's saving all that money for?

Sometimes people would rather chat with strangers than say a word to their loved ones.

You'll have to ask him. I can't tell you that.

That's where Jiang Qiao Xi works.

Jiang Qiao Xi!

Jiang Qiao Xi! You...don't go!

What's going on, Miss?

What do you want?

Don't go! Jiang Qiao Xi! I see you!

Jiang Qiao Xi!

Jiang Qiao Xi!

Jiang Qiao Xi!

Stop running! Stop!

Stay right there! Don't let him get away!

Jiang Qiao Xi!

Cherry!

Quickly! Block him! Don't let him escape!

Cherry!

Don't move! Don't move, Miss!

- Let me go! - Don't move, Miss! Are you hurt?

- Let go of me! - Stay still!

Miss, did he steal from you?

Please... don't hurt him!

Stay still! What happened?

No!

Did he take anything from you?

He's my friend! Don't... don't hurt him!

I'm sorry. He's my friend.

Are you okay?

If you're going to flirt, do it somewhere else!

You really spoil her, dude.

Are you okay?

Don't run.

What's wrong with you?

Stop running, Jiang Qiao Xi!

Don't run. I can't keep up... Jiang Qiao Xi.

I can't do it.

Wait! Let me take you to the hospital.

Could you just stop running?

Jiang Qiao Xi!

Cherry! Cherry!

Stop running.

I'm not running. I'm right here.

Be careful.

Don't run.

♫ Memories drift in my pupils ♫

♫ Through the window of time ♫

♫ Summer cherries are a bit cool ♫

♫ I gaze from afar ♫

♫ The unspoken wishes of that year ♫

♫ Familiar shadows lengthen ♫

♫ Beyond sight ♫

♫ Your silhouette is so gentle ♫

♫ The world is spinning ♫

Jiang Qiao Xi, look! The jellyfish on TV is so beautiful. I want to take a bite!

It must be delicious.

You can't eat it. Most jellyfish are poisonous.

How come? They are so pretty.

The prettier they are, the more poisonous.

Jiang Qiao Xi, are you poisonous too?

What are you doing?

Jiang Qiao Xi, I'm poisoned by you.

Help! Help!

Cherry, do you like watching jellyfish? Let's go see them together someday.

But there's no aquarium in Qun Shan.

The provincial city has them.

But I don't like the provincial city.

♫ You're the key to all I dream ♫

Then we won't go.

If you're there, I'll like it.

Then we'll definitely go.

Cherry, why aren't you working on your homework?

I haven't finished my homework either.

Jiang Qiao Xi.

Why haven't you finished your homework yet?

♫ The world is spinning ♫

♫ The breeze is shouting ♫

♫ Daydreaming age ♫

♫ Will be remembered often ♫

♫ Reality is in front of me ♫

Jiang Qiao Xi.

♫ You're the key to who I am ♫

♫ Accompany me to become myself ♫

Cherry.

Jiang Qiao Xi.

♫ My stubbornness grows wildly ♫

♫ I can't stop running ♫

How did you grow so big? You were so tiny in my dream.

So small.

Cherry, we've all grown up.

♫ I've always been here ♫

It's not serious, just heatstroke. And she's feeling fatigued.

The air conditioning is strong here. It's quite different from Hong Yang.

Your girlfriend came here dressed so lightly without even a coat.

She got sweaty from the heat on the road, then walked into air-conditioned rooms.

The temperature shifts made her vulnerable.

She mentioned not sleeping properly for days, which contributed, too.

For now, rest is crucial.

Thank you, Doctor.

Why are you out here? Go back inside.

I came to find you.

Go back now. You need to rest.

I'm afraid you'll disappear when I wake up.

I won't. I'll stay right here.

Get back to bed. Proper rest speeds recovery.

Cherry? Cherry?

Take me home. I hate the hospital smell.

Please take me back.

My AC's broken.

Temperature fluctuations made you sick. My place would worsen it.

I'll use blankets. I don't want to stay here.

Sit here. I'll book a hotel room.

Sir, how may I assist you?

A single room, please.

Please wake her for registration.

She's unwell. Can you use mine?

I'll bring her for registration when she wakes.

Isn't she your girlfriend?

She is my girlfriend.

Then please wake her to register personally.

I just had a dream.

Someone claimed I'm his girlfriend.

Who was it? Could it be you, Jiang Qiao Xi?

Dreams show the opposite.

Oh, so you mean I'm your boyfriend?

Get down and walk if you're not sleeping.

I'm dizzy.

Jiang Qiao Xi, my college roommate taught me makeup.

I can apply eyeshadow, blush, and mascara now.

But I've never used the lipstick or heels you gave me.

I remember you said that you wouldn't miss my lipstick and heels look.

Cherry, stop.

No! I want to say it all.

You're really mean, Jiang Qiao Xi. So cruel.

You lied, avoided me, and distrusted me.

But even so, I don't hate you.

I know you wanted to come to me, too.

Just like when you returned to Qun Shan alone as a child.

Cherry, I can't even help myself now. How can I walk to you?

That's why I came to find you, Jiang Qiao Xi.

Don't be afraid. I've found you.

Be careful.

Where are you going?

Getting water.

Take your medicine first. You can take another dose at 11 PM.

I want to shower. I'm all sweaty and uncomfortable.

Okay.

Where are you going now?

Wait a moment. I'll be right back.

You can come in and shower now.

The left knob is hot water, and the right is cold.

You can put your clothes here. I'll... I'll step out first.

The lock's broken. I'll call someone to fix it.

- How long will that take? - It might be a while.

Can you keep watch outside? I'll be quick.

No problem. Take your time. I'll wait right here.

Jiang Qiao Xi?

What's wrong?

Nothing. Just checking if you're still here.

I'm not leaving.

Jiang Qiao Xi.

What is it?

Nothing.

Finished?

Your shower gel smells nice.

I just bought it randomly.

You smelled like this when you carried me earlier.

I'm done. You can go shower now.

I...

You've been running around all day. Are you not showering?

Finished washing up?

You look just like you did in high school.

I wasn't this tanned before.

But looking into your eyes, I see the same person from high school.

That was all so long ago.

It's only been two years. That's not long.

Tell me, what really happened these past two years?

Cherry, you should get some rest.

I saw you earlier. Still not going to tell me?

You're sick. You need to rest.

Don't go.

♫ Memories drift in my pupils ♫

♫ Through the window of time ♫

♫ Summer cherries are a bit cool ♫

♫ I gaze from afar ♫

♫ The unspoken wishes of that year ♫

♫ Familiar shadows lengthen ♫

♫ Beyond sight ♫

♫ Your silhouette is so gentle ♫

♫ The world is spinning ♫

♫ The breeze is shouting ♫

♫ The scenery in amber ♫

♫ Clear as yesterday ♫

♫ Reality is in front of me ♫

♫ The future folds in the palm ♫

♫ You're the key to who I am ♫

♫ Accompany me to become myself ♫

♫ The night is long ♫

♫ My stubbornness grows wildly ♫

♫ I can't stop running ♫

♫ The silent call of the dream ♫

♫ You're the sparkling of my dreams ♫

♫ Accompany you to become yourself ♫

♫ Boundaries dissipate ♫

♫ Loneliness melts in an embrace ♫

♫ I've always been here ♫

♫ Rotating light in my palm ♫

♫ Illuminating your cheeks ♫

♫ A smile that ran too fast ♫

♫ Unexpectedly preserved ♫