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[Episode 24]

Jiang Qiao Xi.

Hello? Cherry.

Where are you? Why weren't you there?

I'm sorry. Something came up and I forgot to tell you.

Next time, could you inform me in advance? I was really worried.

What? Were you afraid I'd disappear again?

You have a track record. How can you say that?

If you're busy, let's video call tomorrow instead.

Wait, no. I'm just walking. I can talk.

How's your school internship preparation going?

Not bad. Remember I mentioned I'd be teaching first graders?

They're still at that fairy tale-loving age.

So I read fairy tale collections from different countries,

looking for fresh, interesting stories to share.

Did you find anything fun today?

Can you tell this grown-up first?

A grown-up wanting fairy tales?

I found one called The Fox's Window.

If you shape your hands like a fox window,

you can see anything you desire through it.

Anything I desire? How do I make it?

It's a little complex.

Put the back of your left hand and the palm of your right hand toward yourself,

with your right middle finger and ring finger pressing your left index finger.

Sounds like a tongue twister.

Overlap your fingers to create a window.

It is complex.

I'll show you in person next time.

Okay. Can this really show what I desire?

Of course! Don't you trust Miss Lin?

I do. What do you want to see most?

Need you ask? Jiang Qiao Xi.

Jiang Qiao Xi?

Come to the balcony with your fox window.

Maybe you'll see what you desire.

♫ 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 ♫

[Years Later]

♫ Boundaries dissipate ♫

♫ Loneliness melts in an embrace ♫

♫ I've always been here ♫

Jiang Qiao Xi.

You startled me. You're up so early.

I smelled something good.

Have you lost weight? You feel lighter.

- Really? - Yes.

Then you haven't been feeding me well enough.

Not feeding you well? Look at all these dishes!

Try this new recipe.

Well?

Okay, dig in. I need to go to the office.

Work again?

Market's hot now, so our boss wants to make more investments.

I'm meeting a startup this morning.

When did you sleep last night?

4:30 a.m.

It's 8:30 now. You only slept for four hours...

I read the emails. I'm up to speed.

Alright, I'll be there soon. Got it.

If they're college founders,

keep it casual. Hear them out.

Hear them out.

Cherry, I'm leaving.

Wait! You just graduated yourself.

When will you be back?

Evening. I'll try to hurry.

Evening?

Bye.

Qin Ye Yun.

Lin Cherry! Shouting names at 25?

It's your wedding venue with Jiang Qiao Xi,

but he's not here.

What am I doing here?

Tell me about it. He says the investment market is booming. His firm keeps summoning him.

He's like a wound-up clock in finance mode.

No time for this.

How can he not care about his own wedding?

He's always working... Could there be someone?

What?

Oh, right. Our first call was four years ago.

Four years. It's about time.

What are you talking about, Qin Ye Yun?

Telling the truth! Men are all the same.

Thanks a lot! You've known him since childhood!

No matter how late he works overtime, he always rushes back in the morning to make me breakfast.

Sometimes he's already gone to work before I even wake up.

But the food in the pot is always warm.

What does that prove? That Jiang Qiao Xi loves cooking?

If he makes you breakfast, who gets his dinner?

Enough is enough. I'll throw you down.

I can't believe it either. You actually entered the gaming industry.

I know this financing poses significant risks for our company.

But if I succeed,

I can turn every "impossible" in my mind into reality.

If we fail, I'll be left with nothing.

Did you thoroughly review Mr. Liang's contract?

To be honest, I don't really understand contracts. My colleagues handle ours.

But they mentioned adding a supplementary agreement.

Are you saying we should sign a Drawer Agreement with them,

offering us discounts to lower their offering price?

In exchange, the company will increase their investment.

If we proceed this way, their original shareholders' equity will be severely diluted.

That's their concern. I value their core technology as a small company.

They are in the emerging gaming industry with great publicity potential.

We can buy low and sell high in the future.

These companies approach us with hopes for better future development.

Wouldn't this be unfair if we actually do it?

Achieving the best outcome at any cost.

As a financier, this is the most basic rule.

Vincent, understanding priorities early benefits us both.

Can you believe he actually forgot our important venue selection?

He went to work overtime today.

How could Jiang Qiao Xi be so inconsiderate?

Don't worry, Cherry. I'll give him a proper scolding when I see him.

Alright. Please do talk sense into him.

Cherry, I'm home.

Come here. I'm video chatting with Mr. Jiang.

Hurry! What are you putting down? Come here quickly.

I bought groceries.

I'm actually video chatting with your dad.

- Dad... - Are you back from overtime work?

Yes, I just got off work.

Say something.

Dad, are you doing all right in Africa?

I'm fine. Everything's fine. You're doing okay too?

I'm managing.

Dad, I should start cooking now.

Alright. Make something delicious for Cherry.

Take care of yourself.

Alright. I will.

Why rush to cook? I'm not even hungry.

Hello. Your flowers have arrived.

I didn't order flowers.

To my favorite Ms. Cherry.

These flowers are for you. Don't be upset. I know what today is.

Today marks 6,000 days since we met.

It's been 16 years.

Let's eat.

Cherry, what's really bothering you?

Actually, I'm not in a hurry to get married.

You kept saying Ms. Juan's date buns recipe only goes to family members.

And that you need to call Ms. Juan "Mom" to become family.

You pushed me to get the certificate when I became of age, and then rushed the wedding.

Yet when the time comes, you're the one who forgot.

I'm sorry. I forgot that today was our venue selection day.

I genuinely forgot. I've been too busy lately.

Sorry, sorry, sorry. I remember now.

I promise I'll never forget such things again.

Whenever I have time, I'll come home to arrange flowers with you.

If you keep coming home for flower arranging, how will you work?

I'm thoroughly reflecting on my mistakes.

- Good morning, Miss Lin. - Good morning.

- Hello, Miss Lin. - Hello, everyone.

Walk slowly now.

Hello, Miss Lin.

Good morning.

Good morning, Ms. Cherry.

Good morning, Ms. Cherry.

Time to prepare for class.

- Good morning, Miss Lin. - Good morning.

- Hi, Miss Lin. - Hi.

Ms. Lin, what did you do this weekend? I ate hamburgers.

I visited my best friend over the weekend.

Miss Lin, is it true you're getting married?

Miss Lin, look at my new pencil case from my mom. Isn't it pretty?

- It's beautiful! - Miss Lin, I brought...

Miss...

Alright, everyone, hurry and prepare for class.

Hao Lei, what are you doing sitting here?

Shall I sit here with you? Would you tell me then?

Do you want the little chair to protect you?

But see? Your classmates are here, and there's sunshine.

I'll start the lesson soon. Do you want to come out for storytime?

Did everyone note their homework? Don't forget your textbooks tomorrow.

Goodbye, Miss Lin.

Bye-bye!

Lin Qi Le.

Cen Xiao Man, are you here to pick up a child?

No, no. I'm picking up my boss's child.

I work at a magazine now after returning from studying abroad.

That's wonderful. It suits you.

I didn't expect to see you here either.

What's your boss's child's name? I'll help find them.

Xu Hao Lei from Class 1-1.

He's in my class. Lei, she's here to pick you up. Let's go.

Lei, let's go. School's out.

To be honest, I haven't met Lei many times, but he's always been like this whenever I see him.

My boss is a career-driven woman.

She's rarely around to be with her child, so it's natural he's introverted.

He might not just be introverted. I think he's quite sensitive.

Also, he has a vivid imagination. Sometimes, he pretends to be a little mushroom in the corner.

Maybe you could pretend to be a mushroom too and chat with him more.

Is this how you managed to win over Jiang Qiao Xi?

If those things didn't happen back then,

I think we'd be good friends in high school.

Come on, Lei! I will buy you candy.

- Say goodbye to Miss Lin. - Bye!

- See you tomorrow! - Bye!

Check the news quickly! Something happened to Yu Qiao.

A black kite crashed into his plane's engine.

Yu Qiao.

[Black kite collides with airliner engine] A flight encountered a bird strike.

Within seconds, the warning lights lit up in the cockpit.

- Yu Qiao. - Qin Ye Yun, sit down.

You scared us to death! Why didn't you explain properly?

Why are you running? I won't bite you.

- You're late. - Stop right there.

- I'm fine. - Drink a penalty shot!

- I drove here. - All my limbs are intact.

Really, I'm fine. Completely fine.

Then stop and let me check.

Stop dodging.

I'm fine. I'm really fine.

Couldn't you explain properly? Why be so dramatic?

I'm back safely, aren't I? Have some water and calm down.

You should find another career while you're young.

Qin Ye Yun, let's not have this negative talk now.

Look at it differently...

I gained invaluable flight experience from this emergency.

How many pilots get such hands-on crisis experience?

Besides, the aviation industry would lose out if an awarded pilot like me quits.

True. Once you decide something, nothing can change your mind.

I heard from Qin Ye Yun that your cancer drug contained carcinogens?

How are things going lately? Any progress?

Same old. I knew becoming a doctor would be tough from day one.

Especially now, with this cancer drug research path.

If I weren't facing challenges, that'd be worrying.

Besides, Yu Qiao fought for his life in the skies.

If I can't overcome this minor issue, I'd be so pathetic. Right, Yu Qiao?

Exactly. That's how positive role models work.

My heroic story elevated this dinner's significance.

Oh, you're such a hero.

- Here's to our role model! - Cheers!

- Come on! - Let's toast the hero!

To our role model! To the hero!

We finally gathered here together today.

Remember that thing we've been putting off?

I think today's the perfect time.

What is it?

- Everything's here. - Hurry up!

Come and help quickly!

Got it!

So many?

Yep.

I suddenly feel like I bought this car just for this moment.

Alright, let's go. Get in!

Qin Ye Yun, you're driving?

Of course!

Fine. I'll ride shotgun as your navigator.

♫ Flying over that sea ♫

I want to keep the steering wheel in my own hands.

I'll play my favorite songs, drive long distances to see beautiful views.

My passenger seat should have Cherry, Cai Fang Yuan, Du Shang,

and occasionally Yu Qiao.

♫ Maybe the world's a bit harsh ♫

♫ Always extinguishing hope ♫

♫ But dear friend ♫

♫ You are all I need ♫

♫ You are my matchstick ♫

Qun Shan Squad.

Pilot taking off!

♫ You're always humming a song softly ♫

♫ Facing the sunset ♫

♫ Waving hard ♫

♫ Don't forget about tomorrow ♫

We're getting married next year. Isn't giving red envelopes now too early?

This isn't wedding money.

It's the other half of that letter

from Cherry in freshman year

that I snatched away.

The probation period's over.

You feel assured?

You've already got certified. It's not my right to judge that anymore.

I've kept this letter for years, always wanting to read it.

But I never opened it. What a test of willpower!

Now I can finally toss this grenade back to you.

Thanks.

Cherry, what else do you want to play?

I want to try that one.

All done?

Yep.

Yu Qiao.

There's something I thought I'd never tell you.

But after your accident, I feared I'd regret keeping silent.

I don't want to live with regrets.

Go ahead.

I never know which flight you're piloting each day.

But whenever I look up and see a plane passing by...

I always imagine it's you.

Okay,

then when I'm up in the sky, I'll look down at the ground

and imagine you looking up at me too.

That's all I wanted to say. Let's go set off fireworks.

Let's go.

Run!

- Hurry up! - Hurry up, Jiang Qiao Xi.

Let's go.

It's so beautiful.

Today, Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets experienced significant corrections.

Major stock indices see notable declines with increased market volatility.

Regulators state they'll continue monitoring market trends to ensure stable operations.

- Hello, Miss Lin. - The index plummeted to 3,000 points at opening.

I thought I was seeing things. How does this make any sense?

My husband and I had agreed to invest our apartment savings...

What's wrong with Miss Sun?

You don't trade stocks? Thousands of stocks hit the limit down today.

The market went down, straight to 3,000 points. 40% wiped out.

Lin Qi Le.

What are you doing here?

Have you contacted Jiang Qiao Xi?

No, why?

Fei Lin Ge told me his boss was taken for investigation.

Jiang Qiao Xi warned him about the problematic Drawer Agreement with this PE firm.

There's a risk of them being trapped while the investor cashes out.

Fei terminated the cooperation after learning this.

With today's crash and his boss detained,

Fei couldn't reach him by phone.

It's urgent, so I came straight to you.

I'll try calling him first.

I'll go check our place.

Go quickly.

Thank you.

Stop talking and go!

Jiang Qiao Xi, I've said so much, yet forgot to ask:

Do you remember Chun Lu? That you're her father?

Do... you remember me?

I've never forgotten you. You remind me of our childhood.

Time flew so fast then.

So fast that the ice cream melted before we could eat it.

So fast that I just reached the peak for the sunset glow,

and night fell in a blink, so I had to descend.

♫ She timidly ♫

But these five years without you and my friends dragged endlessly,

like an interminable afternoon nap.

What about you? Does time fly or crawl?

Is it because you met new friends

that you prefer who make time pass faster?

If so, I'd be a little sad, just a tiny bit.

Your happiness would make me happy.

But tell your new friends that your name is Jiang Qiao Xi.

It means the most beautiful sunset glow in Qun Shan.

Writing this took all my courage, Jiang Qiao Xi.

I fear you've forgotten me.

Yet I believe if it's you, you wouldn't.

Can you give me your answer?

I know you're busy solving endless math problems.

But when you're free, could you return to Qun Shan?

I want to watch that mountaintop sunset glow with you again.

I want to hear how these five years have treated you.

Was your time passing fast or slow?

Sincerely, Lin Cherry who wants to share sunset glow with you.

Jiang Qiao Xi.

♫ You held my hand ♫

♫ Running towards the mountain top ♫

♫ The sunset dissipates ♫

♫ All the worries ♫

♫ You are in my eyes ♫

♫ I look at you ♫

♫ Without noticing ♫

It's okay, Jiang Qiao Xi.

♫ At this moment ♫

It's okay, it's okay. As long as you're safe, that's all that matters.

Why are you saying that?

Cen Xiao Man came and told me everything.

She said your company's boss was taken for investigation.

You didn't do anything wrong, right?

Relax, sit down.

I resigned before crossing any lines.

Then why the tears? The stock market?

No.

It really doesn't matter. Money can be earned back.

As long as you're safe, Jiang Qiao Xi. Nothing else matters.

It's not the stocks. I already sold everything.

You sold them? Why didn't you tell me?

Quitting your job, selling stocks, no word about any of it!

You never share anything with me!

What?

Come here.

What?

You didn't use the stock money for a ring, did you?

Jiang Qiao Xi, what are you doing?

Don't worry. It's covered.

Cherry, this might seem unnecessary, but...

Let me ask again. Will you spend your life with me?

Aren't I already doing that?

It's not the same. Will you?

Hurry up.

It's blinding me! So sparkly!

Alright, stop showing off. This ring is way too shiny.

No, it's literally dazzling.

Qiao Xi, how long are you two planning to stay this time?

We'll just stay through the weekend. I need to rush back for school.

Alright. You must have work in Hong Yang. It's fine.

They've both grown up and have their own careers now.

If they can stay for a couple of days, let them enjoy it.

Qiao Xi, I'll make extra date buns and lotus root sandwiches for you this time.

You two can take them back and freeze them.

No need to trouble yourself, Miss Juan. You can teach me instead.

When we return to Hong Yang, I'll make them for Cherry.

That won't do. You should teach me.

He does all the cooking now. What if he gets tired of it and starts acting up?

I'll have a secret weapon.

Oh, you're so clever.

Honestly.

Sir, Ma'am, there's something I want to mention.

Although Cherry and I haven't had our wedding yet,

I wonder if I could start calling you Mom and Dad from today.

Call us whatever you want. We've seen you as our son since childhood.

Well, that depends on your performance.

Dad.

Mom.

Good.

Now that Jiang Qiao Xi's calling you Dad and Mom, can we skip the red envelope for the title change?

Of course not. Proper etiquette must be observed.

But we've already done it now. Does that mean we skip it at the wedding?

You little miser. Honestly.

Cherry, from now on, you'll be living with Qiao Xi. You two are family.

You should plan more for your new family.

No way! Even with my own family, I'll always love Mom and Dad most.

That's not right. Your future days are for you two to share.

Take good care of each other.

Remember to call me if anything happens.

What's with the 'Uh-huh'? Let me explain so you understand.

What my dad means is, you better not bully me.

If you do, I'll call my dad.

And he'll come beat you up.

You actually reached out. Don't hurt him.

- I'm okay. - Do you feel bad?

Yeah.

You poked through it.

I really did.

Let me see. It's good. Really nice.

My pleats aren't as pretty as yours.

They look fine. You'll get better with practice.

Okay.

Cherry, does Qiao Xi still keep in touch with his parents?

Same as before. You know his family situation.

He exchanges a few words with Mr. Jiang now, but it's still lukewarm.

Ms. Liang sometimes calls to check in.

But the calls never last more than a minute.

There's something his mom made me promise not to tell you.

But now that you're married, I think you should know.

What is it?

Two years ago, after returning from Nigeria, his mother came to our house.

Do you know why she came?

Why?

She did the same thing you're doing now.

When I saw her then, I suddenly understood her.

No one could endure that kind of tragedy. Anyone would break.

I'll talk to Jiang Qiao Xi about this.

Thinking of you getting married... I can't bear to let go.

There, there.

Cherry, you're the best daughter in the world.

And you're the best mom in the world.

So good I don't want to share you with Jiang Qiao Xi.

What? Not sharing with me?

Dear 16-year-old Lin Cherry, I'm the 25-year-old Jiang Qiao Xi.

Sorry that this reply comes nine years late, but I still hope you could receive it.

The delay might be fortunate.

Now I can tell you about our lives over the past nine years.

Do you want to hear the ending first? It's a happy one.

We're getting married soon.

Now we share the same parents, live in the same house,

eat the same meals, and use the same shower gel.

Do you think you'd enjoy this life?

But the 16-year-old you probably wouldn't overthink it.

During these nine years, in my loneliest moments,

I survived by imagining we were still together

and picturing us watching Qun Shan's sunset glows got me through.

I imagined us experiencing everything together.

That's how I kept believing in a brighter future.

When I first left Qun Shan and couldn't reach you, I pretended I was still by your side.

I'd save chocolates from the teacher for you, bring your favorite peanut milk,

and watch sunsets with you and Chun Lu.

Cherry, remember sitting here watching Harry Potter as kids?

That's not true! You never watched it back then.

I always had to tell you the stories.

And we never watched it on a mountaintop. Are you misremembering?

We definitely did. You just didn't realize.

In middle school, I fantasized that we never parted.

That we were attending school together and reading Harry Potter.

But Cherry, now I don't need fantasies.

Right now, you're truly here with me.

Today's sunset is beautiful.

I wish I could give it to you to carry around,

like how you gave me the amber you always wore.

But how? Cherry, I can't give you sunsets.

And I'm greedier. I want to have date buns made by you.

Do you think the nine-years-later you will make them for me?

I think she'll agree.

Sincerely, Jiang Qiao Xi, while watching the sunset with you.

You've grown so much. Today, you're becoming a bride.

Yes, I'm getting married. Is this how you imagined it?

I never pictured myself in a wedding dress.

I never really thought about growing up either.

Are you happy with how you turned out?

Are you still fearless like before?

Of course.

Though sometimes adults need to pretend to be cautious.

Do you love the person you're marrying?

I couldn't love him more.

It's exactly who you're thinking of.

Well? Am I handsome?

Are you really me?

Why can't I be you?

You laugh a lot now.

The real you loves to laugh.

The real you has been awakened.

Was it Cherry who woke you up?

Who else could it be?

In fairytales, the ending is always that the princess marries her prince

and lives happily ever after.

Then, the story ends, but is it true?

Will they stay happy forever after?

Are you asking whether Jiang Qiao Xi and I will stay like this?

Long-lasting happiness was never easy to maintain.

We'll definitely face challenges ahead.

There'll be stormy days with wind and rain.

But as long as we're together,

I'm not afraid of anything.

What I want most now is to stay by her side

and to keep Cherry as Cherry.

Then you must keep striving.

Don't worry. I will.

Then I'm pleased. Very pleased.

I like the grown-up you who fears nothing.

♫ I've always been here ♫

♫ You're the key to who I am ♫

Jiang Qiao Xi, look.

Why these shoes? Red shoes with a white dress? Doesn't that mean you'll jump into a...

I want to jump!

♫ The silent call of the dream ♫

I want to step into our life together wearing these.

♫ Accompany you to become yourself ♫

♫ Boundaries dissipate ♫

Jiang Qiao Xi, you may now kiss your bride.

♫ Rotating light in my palm ♫

♫ Illuminating your cheeks ♫

♫ A smile that ran too fast ♫

♫ Unexpectedly preserved ♫

[The End]

♫ 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 ♫