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Once upon a time, there was a planet far away in outer space.

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The environment there was almost the same as Earth's.

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So, of course, there were aliens living on it.

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After a long process of evolution, those aliens

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established their own civilization.

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One day, their scientists predicted that their galaxy was going to collapse.

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To escape, they immigrated to other planets in the universe by spaceship.

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And one group of them came to Earth.

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They called themselves the Fox Clan.

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Ancient men on Earth were shocked when they saw them.

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An ancient book reads that a huge ship-like object flew above the western sea.

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The people in it wore crowns, had white feathers all over their bodies,and flew high in the sky with no wings.

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That is the first impression the Fox Clan made on humans.

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To adapt to the environment on Earth, the Fox Clan never stopped evolving.

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Finally, they began to look like humans and gradually fit in with them.

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Since ancient times, the conflicts between humans and the Fox Clan never ended.

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There was a government proofreading official named Dai Fu, who was especially interested in the love between foxes and humans.

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He believed love could overcome everything.

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After Dai Fu died, his son collected all of the stories he had written.

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He called it "Guang Yi Ji" and had it published.

(The Great Book of Marvels)

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It was quite popular among its readers.

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After storytellers added more details, the stories spread even further.

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But humans began to fear foxes, instead of just being curious.

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Foxes noticed that humans were getting less and less friendly.

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They had to hide their identity in this world.

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[The Love Knot: His Excellency's First Love]

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[Episode 14]

[This story is purely fictional.]

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People say that rain on a sunny day is a sign of luck for a Fox Clan marriage.

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Looks like it's not that accurate.

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Miss, let's go back.

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Go back? Go back where?

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Let's go back to Tushan.

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I'm going to go look for—

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No matter how much you love him, it's not right for him to flee on the wedding day...

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He needs me. Helan Jingting needs Tushan.

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Go ahead and return to Tushan. You don't need to follow me anymore.

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Then, what do I say to Old Master?

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Tell him that I have my own plans.

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Sumei?

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Miss Guan.

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What brought you here?

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You... How are you? Do you feel better now?

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I'm all right now.

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I'm really sorry. I'm someone who always acts before thinking about the consequences.

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This time, I caused you to be in that state.

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It's all right. Mr. Helan already explained it to me.

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You just didn't know about me. It's all right.

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Actually, I was being selfish...

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Do you know that in the past hundred years, Lord Helan

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has never brought a girl there, so I was really anxious—

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I mean, I really... really want to invite you over for a meal.

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It's settled then. Call me. Call me.

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- You two talk, then. Bye-bye.

- Bye-bye.

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The discharge process is done.

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Thank you. Sorry for making you spend money again.

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Then, I have to hurry and get home. My parents must be worried since they couldn't contact me for the whole night.

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There's another issue. You probably can't go home right now.

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Why not?

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The dormant process triggered by the kiss can still be dangerous for you.

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If we're too far apart, my aura can't protect you. There will be serious consequences.

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What consequences?

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You will probably lose your hair.

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Then your skin will rot.

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What!

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So, I think you should stay at my house for a few days.

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Pipi, I'll take you home.

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- No need. You haven't slept all night, either. Hurry and go back.

- It's all right--

- Miss Guan.

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Ride in my car.

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You really don't need to. Anyway, soon after dawn you won't be able to see.

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It's all right, I'll drive. I'll go bring the car around.

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You really don't need to. I can...

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Then, I'll trouble you.

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- I'll take you home.

- No need.

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It was just a kiss. It didn't mean anything.

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- Not quite. I think Pipi may have already fallen in love with Mr. Helan--

- I was talking about Kuanyong.

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What does Kuanyong have to do with me?

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Fang Jingxue used to like Kuanyong, but Kuanyong never liked her.

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So what happened between them last night at the party might have been a misunderstanding.

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- You don't need to think too much about it.

- I didn't.

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- I'm afraid that you'll misunderstand.

- What can I misunderstand?

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All right. Since it's like that, I'll leave first. Goodnight.

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So random.

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It feels like this matter is becoming more and more interesting.

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Right. Bozhong has impersonated a mute for so long.

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What motive did he have?

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Perhaps he was waiting for a chance.

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A chance for what?

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A chance to prevent Helan Jingting from becoming the successor.

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So, that's why you called me over?

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If Helan Jingting isn't able to be the successor, the next successor will be you.

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You think I arranged all of this?

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It's not important if you arranged it or not. What's important is

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meeting Princess Zhaoyan.

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Princess Zhaoyan has lived a low-profile life for years. She doesn't want to be disturbed.

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Then, please tell the Princess that Qianhua would like to meet with her

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to ask about the Golden Flower Mirror and details of the liver extraction procedure?

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Princess Zhaoyan made a decision a thousand years ago,

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which led to civil war in the Fox Clan.

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The Princess has always felt guilty.

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She hopes the war can be over soon and she can make amends for her mistake.

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I know. For thousands of years, Princess Zhaoyan and the Mingyue Family

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have been devoted to the defense of genetic purity in the Fox Clan's bloodline.

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Brother Bozhong, since you're already here, stop beating around the bush.

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Tushan Qianhua is indeed smarter than others.

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Princess Zhaoyan has been living in seclusion for years. If she were to make an appearance,

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it would only be for a big event in the Fox Clan.

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What type of big event?

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The new leader taking the throne, High Priest getting married, they are both considered major events.

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Didn't he say that for a major event, like a new leader taking the throne, or a High Priest getting married,

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the Princess will definitely appear?

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Mr. Helan, we've arrived at my house. Hurry and go back and rest.

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Do you feel uncomfortable? You don't look well.

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I'm all right. I feel much better. Don't worry.

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How about this? Come home with me. I'll go in and talk to Uncle and Auntie.

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Huh? Oh, no need. No need.

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What's wrong?

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See. I already told you that you didn't need to bring me back.

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- Where are you going? Go back to the car.

- I should greet them.

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I already told you that you didn't need to bring me home. Now, I have to walk you back.

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This child. Say, where did she go? Hey!

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- Pipi?

- Mom.

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Why didn't you come back last night? I called you and it didn't go through.

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- We were so anxious.

- That's right.

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Oh, my phone probably ran out of battery.

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- This is...

- Yes, who is he?

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Hello, Uncle and Auntie. I'm Pipi's friend. My name is Helan Jingting.

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Helan Jingting? How come I've never heard you mention him before?

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Auntie, we just met each other recently.

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Then, where did you two go last night?

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Mr. Helan and I went to a wine party.

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You went to a wine party? You went... She attended a wine party.

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Mr. Helan, come inside, please. Come in the house.

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Let me ask you. What does he do? IT or finance?

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He's a freelancer.

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- What kind of freelancer?

- Mom.

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Mr. Helan, you're already inside the house so you can take off your sunglasses.

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Auntie, I can't see.

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He can't see? Like, a blind massage therapist?

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- Young man, are you thirsty? I'll go pour you a cup of water.

- Why are you like this?

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Uncle, no need to trouble you.

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He already said that he doesn't want to trouble you. Don't.

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Mr. Helan, let me take you back first. I'll contact you later.

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It's hard to get a taxi here. You better go to the crossroad.

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- It's all right. There's a car waiting for me outside.

- What?

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Y-You have a car?

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Where is your house?

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I live on Xianting Street. It's not far. Uncle, Auntie, I'll be going, then.

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Wait, Xianting Street? You're talking about the villa neighborhood?

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Don't go. Don't go. I'll go wash some fruits for you. Eat some fruit before you go.

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Auntie, don't trouble yourself.

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Mom, he doesn't eat fruit. Mom!

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Young man, uh... Do you smoke?

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- I don't smoke, Uncle.

- Oh.

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Don't smoke. It's good that you don't smoke.

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- Sorry.

- It's all right.

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Mr. Helan, hurry up and go.

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Don't I have to give Uncle and Auntie a farewell before I leave?

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Give what farewell? If you say any goodbyes, you won't ever get to leave! Hurry up, go!

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- This... isn't proper, is it?

- It's all right. It's all right. Hurry. Hurry.

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Liar.

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Hi.

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You made these today?

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- Did you eat yet?

- No. I was waiting for you so we could eat together.

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Didn't I tell you not to wait for me?

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It tastes good.

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When I ate it at home, I didn't think much of these,

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but why do they taste so good when I eat them here?

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Oh, right. I finally sorted out my school matters. We can go back to China in a few days.

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If you have time these next few days, you can start packing your luggage.

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The next time we come it will be when school starts.

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This time, coming back, we can bring some

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pickled vegetables, ramen,

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and soybean paste.

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- Hey!

- Sorry. Sorry.

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What's wrong with you again?

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If you want soybean paste, go to Pipi.

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What's up with you?

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- Are you still contacting Pipi?

- I'm not.

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At the airport that day, she sent you a WeChat message. Didn't you still call her?

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She sent a message wishing me a good trip. I had to reply.

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Then what about a few days ago?

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What about a few days ago?

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A few days ago, you secretly called her in the middle of the night. What did you two talk about?

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I just wanted to apologize to her. Don't you think we owe her an apology?

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Then what about me?

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For you, I even rejected the offer.

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I even lost my best friend.

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Have you apologized to me?

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You're different.

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Tao Jialin, let me tell you.

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How many days have we been here? You've already made me feel insecure and lonely.

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How am I suppose to trust you in the future? How are we going to be together?

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What am I going to do if you meet someone better?

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What happens if you realize that we aren't suitable for each other, either?

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Soybean paste.

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You're being unreasonable.

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I don't want to become the next Pipi!

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There's no one inside. I'm guessing that her dad and mom are busy right now.

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Can you see Pipi?

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I also can't see her.

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Lord Helan, why don't we head out?

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If her family sees you, I'm afraid they will misunderstand.

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Actually, you don't need to worry.

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Miss Guan will probably look for you tomorrow.

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- Let's go.

- All right.

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Help!

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Sorry. Sorry.

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It's in your eyes. Sorry.

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Why are you dressed like that? Where are you going? Are you sick?

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I'm going to look for Xiaoju.

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Why are you looking for Xiaoju? Why not look for the blind guy on Xianting Street instead?

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What are you talking about? I'm leaving.

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- Come back early.

- I know.

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Hey, Helan Jingting! Hey!

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Hey! Hey!

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Hey, Helan Jingting! Open the door!

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Hey! Open the door! Hey!

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Open the door. Open the door.

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Of course, you! Who else would I be looking for?

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What's wrong?

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- Open the door.

- What?

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- Open the door!

- What?

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Open the door!

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What is it?

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I need your help. Open the door.

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All right, I came.

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Can you grow my hair back, now?

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It's more serious than I thought.

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As long as you stay here,

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it will slowly grow back.

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How long will it take? One hour?

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That won't do.

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- One day?

- No.

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One week?

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That also wouldn't be enough.

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It's not going to take a lifetime, right?

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No. About a month or so.

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If you knew all this, why did you kiss me?

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Weren't you the one who kissed me that night?

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Why didn't you push me away?

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Well, it doesn't help to fixate on it now.

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What do I do?

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- I feel awful!

- Miss Guan,

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if you keep scratching your head, all your hair will fall out.

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Don't worry about it. As long as you and I are together, it will grow back.

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Who wants to date you?

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No. That's not what I meant. What I'm saying is, stay physically close to me.

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Getting closer again?

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That's the only solution I know of, right now.

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How close do I have to be?

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Can you let me borrow a thinner top?

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All right.

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Miss Guan, are you hungry?

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How could I have an appetite right now?

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Then I'll pour you a cup of water.

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You actually don't need to follow me. I'll come back after I finish pouring the water.

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That won't do. I can't be too far from you.

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Won't I recover faster if I'm closer to you?

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That's what they say.

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You're not going back to watch TV?

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Oh.

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You're not watching TV?

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Oh.

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You really don't need to follow me. It's all right.

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Where are you going?

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I'll explain to you later. Stay here, all right?

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You can't be too far away from me.

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Sit down first.

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Miss Guan, please don't stand by the door. Get farther away from me.

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Miss Guan, it's not far enough. Please, go farther.

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Miss Guan, please be at least ten meters away from me.

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Are you certain that it's all right?

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Don't worry. Really, nothing will happen.

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Miss Guan, please, don't try to trick me. Go back to where you were.

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Be good and sit down. Really, nothing will happen.

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Damn b*&ch. You're so stubborn.

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I won't be afraid of you guys.

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I won't lose to you guys!

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Bit*h, cut the crap, before I beat you to death!

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Get lost! You better run!

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Are you all right?

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Don't look at me. I'm hideous now.

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No. You're my woman.

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In my eyes, you'll always be the most beautiful.

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Why aren't you watching anymore?

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I've never liked watching shows with (whiny) Mary Sues.

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Who's Mary Sue?

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A "Mary Sue" is a female lead who is

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super average, but so perfect every guy likes her.

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Is it a delusional love disorder?

[i.e., Erotomania, which is inexact.]

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Oh. It's like that.

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The girl just now was beaten until she resembled a pig's head, yet he still gushes,

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"You're my woman. You'll always be the most beautiful."

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So fake.

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It's not fake. If you really like someone, you like her no matter how she looks.

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Is that so? While I look like this, right now,

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bald like this. Can you still say that I'm beautiful?

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You're very beautiful.

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That's not quite it.

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Repeat it. Say the words that guy just told her. Can you say it?

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What did he just say?

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The girl said, "Don't look at me. I'm so ugly." Then the boy said,

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"No, you're my woman."

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"In my eyes, you'll always be the most beautiful."

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- You can't say it like that, right?

- No.

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You're my woman. In my eyes, you'll always be the most beautiful.

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Maybe, if I say it to you with feeling.

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For example, I'm being hit by bad guys like this, like a damsel in distress that needs saving. Right?

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Go away! I won't admit defeat! Go away!

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Miss Guan, are you all right?

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You have to be more serious. You have to imagine that I'm getting beat by some gang. I'm not Miss Guan. Don't call me Miss Guan.

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Miss Ma, are you all right?

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Why would it be "Miss Ma?"

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Isn't it Ma Lisu?

[Mary Sue]

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Mary Sue's surname is Sue, okay?

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Be serious. I'm trying very hard to act this out.

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It's your turn. It's your turn. Save me.

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Miss Sue, are you okay?

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Don't look at me. I'm so ugly.

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No. You're my woman. In my eyes, you're the most beautiful.

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Why aren't you laughing? Isn't it funny?

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You really are beautiful in my eyes.

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You still won't laugh even when I'm bald-headed like this. You're no fun at all.

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I'm so ugly. How could I still be beautiful?

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I never watch shows with "Mary Sue" characters

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because I think they're too unrealistic.

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But right now, I kind of understand

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the people who like to watch them.

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Lord Helan?

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Lord Helan, are you here?

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Miss Guan. Miss Guan.

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Oh, it's you, Miss Guan. Say, it's broad daylight. Why are you pretending to be a ghost?

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What is all this?

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It's really magical. I slept for one night and it grew.

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I didn't lie to you, right?

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But it's grown out too long. If I had known, I wouldn't have kept so close to you.

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Sorry. Yesterday, I wasn't able to control my strength.

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Lord Helan, forgive me if I'm saying too much,

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but when you're being intimate with Miss Guan, you really have to pay more attention to your strength.

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- What intimacy?

- Remember the last time?

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You nearly died after kissing him.

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If you want to be slightly more intimate,

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I think you'll have to wait until the next full moon!

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That way, you can slowly adjust to Lord Helan's aura--

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I know, I know! Don't worry.

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No. Did you misunderstand something?

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You're being so shy. We are all adults. Don't be shy.

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Sumei, isn't there a reason you're here?

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I... Oh, right. I forgot about it. Here. It's for you.

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I came to visit so you get well soon. I also brought you some fruit.

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Thank you, Sumei. There's probably nothing else wrong with me. Look, my hair has already grown long.

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Then, you take a rest. I'll be leaving first.

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You're leaving? I'll see you out.

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My leg. Leg. Leg!

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I'll be leaving first!

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Sumei! It's not...

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You can't see. Is that really not a problem?

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Don't worry. I'm going to start now.

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Wait a second. Cut it up to here.

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- Oh.

- About there, right.

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After you cut my hair, can I go home?

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You still can't.

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Then how long do I have to stay with you?

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Do you think it's a bit inconvenient to live here?

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No, no. I just want to know about my situation.

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You have to wait until the next full moon and then you'll be healed.

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The next full moon?

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What's wrong? Did I hurt you?

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No. Suddenly, your hands feel so cold.

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Oh. Sorry.

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No need. You don't have to be so serious. I was just commenting.

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In the real world, there are too many questions. It's exhausting.

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What does he like about me? One day, will he not like me anymore?

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What can I do so that he'll keep liking me?

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In a Mary Sue world, there are no questions like these.

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Because no matter what, he will always like you

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for all eternity. That's so great.

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Even if being a Mary Sue is just a dream,

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wouldn't you want to continue dreaming?

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- Come on!

- What are you doing?

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- You're already here! Why not eat with—

- I told you I don't want to come here.

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Just eat one bite.

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We added a new sandwich to our menu today. Do you want to try it?

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Okay! I want one!

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- I won't eat today.

- What? Do you not feel well?

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No, I feel very well. Super well!

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Are you jealous?

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I just don't like to eat sandwiches.

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Maybe I can make you a burger?

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Can you tell me the difference between a burger and a sandwich?

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You've got a slice on each side.

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Xiuxian, why are you talking this way to Miss Xin?

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Xiuxian, come out for a bit. I have something to say.

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Xiuxian! Xiuxian!

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You wanted to eat a sandwich, right? I will go make it for you.

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Mr. Helan, I didn't realize you would be so handy.

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Don't call me Mr. Helan anymore.

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Just call me Helan, or Ah Xi.

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That's okay. Never mind if it seems awkward.

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Then, call me Pipi! That would be fair.

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Pipi!

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Oh, right. I didn't bring a change of clothes. Can you take me home later?

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Sure.

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Thank you.

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Helan.

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Do you remember what I told you?

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I remember.

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I'll say that your magazine company is doing a follow-up interview with me and you want to help out.

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Yes. And if my mom asks why I have to stay at your house?

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I'll say that the company scheduled it to get a deeper understanding of my lifestyle.

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Oh. What if my mom says it's inappropriate for a man and a woman to stay together. What do you say?

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"Mother, there will also be other colleagues staying with Pipi. Rest assured."

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Right! You just have to be really careful.

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My mom has always been really strict with me. She'd never let me live on my own.

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Remember to make my mom think I'm very safe. Don't give it away.

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I've come.

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Uncle.

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Dad.

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- What is it?

- When did you come?

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Don't overthink. Dad didn't follow you. That's something your mom would do.

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Old Pi!

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You bought groceries and you're still not bringing them in?

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Go quickly! Go. Go! Wait, we need to talk.

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I am following Pipi.

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Alone. I want to talk to you alone. Go, go, go, go, go, go!

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We'll talk alone.

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- Mom.

- How come you're the one bringing in the groceries? Where's your dad?

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I'll tell you, that Mr. Helan is quite a catch,

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even though he is blind. That's fine.

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Your auntie (Pipi's mom) actually has a really good heart.

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Still, she's kind of snobbish at times.

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Don't take it to heart. Don't take it seriously.

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Usually,

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people of our age have a few friends by our side,

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but because of her bad temper,

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she doesn't have any at all. Some of mine came to borrow money,

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but as I was taking out my wallet, she burst in, screaming, "What are you doing?

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"Is earning money easy? Why are you so generous? Don't lend!"

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And right in front of my face, she chased all of them away. I was so embarrassed.

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So cheap and stingy! They definitely won't be contacting us again.

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But to be fair, even if she doesn't meet with those people,

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she still tries to curry favor with Tao Jialin's mom.

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- You know Tao Jialin, right?

- Yeah, I know. I know.

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That's Pipi's ex-boyfriend.

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She's living fine now. Pipi is all grown up now. She can be independent.

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Although we don't have much saved,

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I still have this house.

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Now that I think about it,

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it's all thanks to Auntie. Otherwise, we wouldn't even have this house.

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Pipi and I have this problem. I don't know if it's good or not.

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It's just that we are sensitive and can't deny anyone.

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Actually, your auntie was like that in the past.

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She was very gentle and kind. Every time she saw some family in trouble,

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she would be willing to help them out.

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However, I forgot just when,

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she suddenly changed. She became very fussy

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and materialistic. Oh, right, I don't know

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if Pipi ever told you this, but Auntie has three guidelines.

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She doesn't lend money, doesn't invite guests over, and doesn't contact poor relatives.

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But even though she stopped dealing with poor relatives,

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she gave gifts to Pipi's teachers all the time.

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She also went to my company and gave gifts to my superior.

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I understand that deep inside, she just wanted Pipi's teachers

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to take care of her, and for me to have it easier at work.

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After a while, my colleagues would say,

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"Pipi's dad is pretty decent,

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but her mom is not." A bad person!

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Now, when I think of it, even though our lives have not been the best,

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her mother volunteered to be the bad guy.

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So, I ended up being considered a good guy. I'm very grateful to her.

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But, remember, nobody forced her to be the bad guy!

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It's she who volunteered, like, "I want to be a bad person."

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That... Auntie is here.

476

Huh? You can see her?

477

Who did you say is a bad guy? Who's the bad guy?

478

Mr. Helan comes and you don't even invite him in. What are you rambling about?

479

Oh, he can see?

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I'm only sensitive to daylight. I can see at night.

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He can really see.

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Mr. Helen, quick! Come inside, welcome!

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Welcome! Welcome!

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We talked so much earlier. If I said anything I shouldn't have, please, forgive me.

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Come. Come, come. Drink some tea.

486

Drink some tea.

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- Just by looking at Mr. Helan, we can tell he's a good person.

- A decent person.

488

Right, because he is such a good person, our magazine wants to interview him again.

489

I didn't really want to go,

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but the publisher is short-staffed, so I have to do it.

491

But... this... a man and a woman alone at night...

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Oh, uh, Auntie, Pipi and her colleagues will be staying in the guest rooms, so we—

493

Okay! Fine. Don't talk.

494

Mom...

495

Dad, is Mom angry?

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Don't panic. I will go see what's going on.

497

See? I told you not to come with me, but you insisted on coming in!

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I thought you would be able to help me out. Really!

499

All right, here!

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Pipi, this suitcase is really big. You can pack a lot more in it.

501

Mr. Helan, don't go home yet. I'll make you dinner. Wait a bit!

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♫ A relationship met by chance ♫

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♫ Stumbling through separation and return ♫

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♫ Everything on the mind hangs like a bright moon ♫

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♫ Everything on the mind hangs like a bright moon ♫

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♫ Perhaps as I hoped, it was just a fantasy ♫

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♫ The past is flying by

I can hear your heartbeat ♫

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♫ Reincarnated love, it was just a daydream ♫

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♫ Seeing each other again, time stops in place ♫

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♫ A thousand loves in a glance ♫

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♫ A thousand year fate

Spreading through time ♫

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♫ Day and night

It’s you that loves my face ♫

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♫ Let time keep your promise to me ♫

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♫ A thousand year fate

Spreading through time ♫

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♫ Day and night

It’s you that loves my face ♫

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♫ Let time keep your promise to me ♫

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♫ A thousand loves in a glance ♫