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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 22]

[This story is purely fictional.]

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Who are you?

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Ah Xi, don't worry.

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Everything will be all right.

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Jialin.

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Pipi.

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Here. It's all the things that you like to eat.

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Wow.

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Thanks.

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Hurry and put it away. Don't let Auntie see it.

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I guess you ran into my mother just now.

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I talked to her for a little while.

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This time, thank you.

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Don't worry about it.

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I think it was pretty cool of me to take that knife for you.

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How do you feel now?

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I feel better. But the hospital told me that

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they aren't sure if there's anything else wrong other than the stab wound.

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I don't know what's going on with me.

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I seem to remember coming to the hospital that day,

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but your friends carried me away and took me to Mr. Helan's home. Right?

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You remember it all?

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So Mr. Helan healed me, right?

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Is he all right?

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There's nothing wrong with him.

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Thank him and your friends for me then.

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Have you told anyone else about this?

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Relax. I didn't tell anyone. Not even my mother.

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Thanks.

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Did Tianxin come to visit you?

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I asked Xiaoju to tell her about you being in the hospital.

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Maybe she just feels awkward about it.

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I wouldn't know what to say if we met.

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So you two haven't met since you came back to China?

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We haven't seen each other.

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Why did you two break up?

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Maybe it's just because we aren't right for each other.

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Jialin, do you remember what you said

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the day we broke up?

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You said we didn't break up because we weren't right for each other.

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It's because you knew what was better for you.

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Now you're saying you two aren't right again.

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Have you thought about what you really want?

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- Wu Xiaomo.

- Here.

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- Please, come in.

- Okay.

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Hello? Pipi?

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Tianxin, it's been a long time. How have you been?

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I am fine. What about you?

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I am pretty good.

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Do you have time later? I want to meet up and talk.

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I am out of town.

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You're out of town traveling? Or...

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No. I am doing an interview for a new job.

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Oh. You stay focused then. I won't keep you.

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It's okay. There are still a few people ahead of me.

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You can talk to me over the phone.

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Do you know that Jialin is in the hospital?

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I know.

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Don't you think you should go visit him in the hospital or give him a call?

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I haven't contacted him after we broke up.

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I don't know how to face him.

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Tianxin, since you two came back from America,

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I've talked to both you and Jialin.

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I think it's a shame.

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I have always thought

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that you were better for Jialin than I was.

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Back then, I always wanted to imitate you.

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I wanted to be more like you.

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I wanted to become someone who was better for Jialin.

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So if Jialin weren't my ex-boyfriend,

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I really think you two are perfect for each other.

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So, I really think it is a shame.

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Pipi,

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actually, aside from me and Jialin,

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there's still one thing I can't get over.

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I know.

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Maybe until now, you still feel sorry toward me.

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Or Jialin feels sorry. But actually,

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it is all in the past.

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As your friend, seeing two people who are so suitable

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and in love with each other break up because of something stupid,

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I think it's really a shame.

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Think about it. If you take me out of it,

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would you two still have broken up?

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Think about it.

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I will think about it.

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Thank you, Pipi.

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Don't mention it.

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I am very happy.

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It feels like we have gone back to the past.

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You should go back to your business. Good luck with the interview.

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Okay. Bye.

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Bye.

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Hello?

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Do you have time right now? I have something I want to talk to you about.

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I am busy today. Maybe another day.

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All right.

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I thought I said some other day.

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What is it?

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I have something to ask you.

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You always thought that we had a prejudice against you.

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No matter what you did, we always thought it was a conspiracy.

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But I can tell you,

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all these years, this is the first time I really suspected you.

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So?

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The other day, Fang Jingxue almost killed Miss Guan.

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She just disappeared after she failed.

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Then what?

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Can you tell me this has nothing to do with you?

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I can say this has nothing to do with me.

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Fine. What about my company?

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You spread the rumor. You said you wanted to destroy me.

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Congratulations.

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I know you hate me and Helan.

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I don't understand what you are plotting.

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I just hope you can stop.

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Miss Qianhua,

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please, don't think too highly of yourself.

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I admit I hate Helan and it's very possible that I will keep on hating him.

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But you? I don't feel anything for you now.

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I won't waste any time

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on something for which I have no feeling.

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It's understandable. You have been running this company for so many years.

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And something like this suddenly happens.

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It must be so hard for you, but there's nothing we can do about it.

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I believe many people want you dead.

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As for Fang Jingxue, I really don't know her well.

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If you don't have anything else to say, please leave,

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because I have a date later.

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If you don't want to leave, you can stay here and keep me company, too.

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Hello?

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Is this Qian Mei Hospital? I'm looking for Doctor Zhao Kuanyong.

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Can you tell him that someone named Wang Xuan is looking for him

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and to call me back when he has time.

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Okay. Thanks.

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It's so hard to find a venue.

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No place feels right.

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What do you think of this place?

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It's not right.

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Why not?

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Look at the garbage. Humans today are so disrespectful of the environment.

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We can ask people to clean it up.

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This is really a great place.

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- Thank you. The wedding venue will be ready soon.

- Let's go.

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Take care.

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Hello. Can I help you with anything?

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We want to consult you about a wedding.

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Are you three together?

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Yes.

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Can you describe your wedding plans?

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I don't have any ideas. You two can tell her.

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We want the ceremony beside the water.

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We have checked out a few places. You can use these places as a reference.

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Okay.

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In addition, we will want a cruise also.

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- There needs to be room for...

- Twenty to thirty.

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Twenty to thirty people.

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The wedding has to take place at night--

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Because our guests will arrive at night.

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It will rain in the evening.

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So, we will need umbrellas and raincoats.

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May I ask when the wedding is?

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Tomorrow.

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Don't worry. Our wedding is simple and we don't need a host.

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Since everything is simple, the wedding venue is the important part.

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I have a few pre-made plans here. You can take a look.

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This is a light pink color theme. It's bubbly and lovely.

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Many young brides like this style.

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I think it looks good.

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We can pick this plan if you like it.

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It's not important if I like it or not. I'm not getting married.

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What do you think?

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Not good.

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Are there any other options?

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Of course.

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We also have a Chinese retro style,

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Romantic and Fresh, Autumn Promise,

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and A Romantic Sea of Flowers. Many styles.

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Is this too tacky?

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Tacky.

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Is this too low status?

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Low.

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Is this too out of date?

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Out of date.

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Is this too flashy?

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Flashy.

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Do you have anything else?

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What about a rainbow theme?

(T/N: the rainbow theme represents the LGBQT community)

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You two take a break.

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- I will confirm some wedding details with you.

- All right.

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It's this.

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First of all, it's a wedding on the water.

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Usually, Your Lord Helan seems pretty awkward and unromantic.

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I'm surprised he can come up with the idea of a waterfront wedding.

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He has his reasons.

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What does that mean?

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That's because when he was a kid, he and Huiyan always spent time by the lake, under the moonlight.

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They made a promise then that if they got married,

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they would choose to do it by the water and under the moonlight.

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Wow. A promise that lasted a few centuries.

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Since they knew each other in their previous lives, have we also met in our previous lives?

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That's impossible. We were very busy when we were kids.

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Every day there were different girls,

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different aunties, and widows who came to us.

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You're a little widow.

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How do I know which one you were?

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In my imagination, in my previous life,

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I would be someone with great martial arts skills, who liked to help the poor;

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a female hero, who would draw her sword to fight injustice.

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Stop! Stop running!

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Give me back my bag!

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- Give it to me!

- No.

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You can hit me anywhere but the face.

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Why?

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I finally saved some money to get my face done.

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You are beautiful already. No need for that.

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Why would you hit me then?

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I can just redo your face right now!

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Stop!

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Brother.

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You stole his money. That's not good.

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Who are you? Minding other people's business?

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I will have to steal the money today.

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Hero. Good skills.

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Hero, you should take me as a disciple.

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Be your master?

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Look at that tree.

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Which one?

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If you can get to that tree before I do, I will take you in as a disciple.

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Which tree? There are so many trees.

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What story is that? Xin Xiaoju. There's no logic to it at all.

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Where's the structure?

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Let me tell you a story. Okay?

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For instance, Kuanyong and I are walking on the bridge.

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What's wrong?

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I am not in the mood.

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What are you doing?

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You're carrying this to write a poem? Do you know how to do that?

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"Holding an umbrella for you, may our love never end."

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May I ask your name?

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My name is Xiuxian. Taking a stroll today,

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I discovered such a beautiful lady in this garden.

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I couldn't help but come to talk to you.

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May I ask why you're here?

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I live around here.

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I like to walk around, looking at the scenery and writing poems.

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You like poetry?

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I like it, too.

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Really?

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Right?

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Yes.

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May I ask who this is?

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This is my servant.

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Why are your servant's clothes fancier than yours?

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Because I like to write poems.

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So, I keep a low profile.

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Is that so?

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Why don't we write a poem together in front of this beautiful view?

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Great. You start.

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"If you are a little closer, I'll hold your hand."

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"If you are a little braver, I will follow you."

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Good poem.

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Good.

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May I ask where you live?

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Please, look that way. That tall building that's still under construction,

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I just bought an apartment there.

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Let's talk about you.

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What story do you have?

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I won't tell one. Because I have no previous life.

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Also, I remember everyone I met in this life.

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You're so dull. It's just imaginary.

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Right. Imaginary.

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Okay, I will think of something different.

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Okay.

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Wait up. I can't run anymore.

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Can't run?

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What happened to you?

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I suffered an internal injury. I can't run.

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Can't run?

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I have always been telling you to work out.

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My internal injury

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is very serious.

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Help me heal it.

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How?

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Heal my wound.

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- Come on.

- Then what?

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Take off my clothes.

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Take off your clothes?

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Two men? In broad daylight? Taking off clothes in a park?

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- I don't think that's appropriate.

- Right.

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Did you lose your mind from the heat? It's okay. I'll fan you.

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- Better?

- Much better.

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Much better? See? Let's go.

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Let's go chase that monster.

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That fox monster, I mean... that evil spirit.

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I have poisoned it. It won't last long.

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I don't think we should go before the poison kicks in. Let's wait.

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Still wait? It's so hot. Let's just go.

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Okay?

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- I am afraid we won't be able to beat it.

- Not able to beat it?

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No, that's impossible. I can beat it. I'll go first.

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Wait for me!

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You evil woman. You ran so far after being poisoned. Impressive.

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Who was poisoned by you? It's just appendicitis.

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You're still denying it?

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Kill me if you can.

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- You think I don't have the courage?

- Yes.

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Yes?

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I'm telling you, I hate it when people threaten me. Don't think I won't dare.

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Kill me then.

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I... I...

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Let her go!

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I wasn't even holding her!

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Sorry. Hold her then.

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Let her go!

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If you kill her,

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I won't be able to live.

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I thought she was the thief.

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Right.

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That's why it's different, right?

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What's different? What comes after that?

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The ending is that she and I live happily ever after.

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You and I live happily ever after?

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What about him?

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I die.

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Why?

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Because in TV shows, the male and female leads always end up happily together.

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Sometimes, without warning,

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we find the answers to questions that have plagued us.

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But, if what comes after that, is neither joy nor excitement.,

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we become confused about what to do.

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Maybe it's because we are used to a life without answers.

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Maybe in life's test,

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there's always the next question.

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Congratulations. You are getting married soon.

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I waited for a few centuries.

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The day has finally come. I am happy for you.

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As for what happened in the past, it was my fault.

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I shouldn't have been so dictatorial.

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But at the time,

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I really didn't have any other way.

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I hope you can forgive me.

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If it's possible, I also want to apologize to the new bride.

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Huiyan has always been a knot in my heart that I can't untangle.

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For centuries, this is how it's been..

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Maybe this knot can only be untied

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the day she gets a new complete life.

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But thank you for saying that, Father.

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I want to thank you on the behalf of my mother, too.

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Qianhua told me all about it.

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She told me everything about my mother and you.

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All these years, why did you not tell me?

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I didn't want anyone to know that secret,

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including you.

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I feel like a jerk.

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Forget it. It's all in the past.

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Let's not talk about it.

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Father, I hope you will come to my wedding.

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Of course. I have to come.

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I will go back now, Father.

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Wait.

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I know you've always refused to accept this key.

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Father, I have never wanted to be your successor.

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Jingting, the Fox Clan is weak.

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The Northern Fox Clan has claimed their own territory.

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We are no longer as powerful as before.

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During my time in the south,

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I realized that you are living well here.

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I think we need to think of new ways

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to break the boundary between the south and the north.

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You are the right one to grow the Fox Clan.

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I believe in you. For the future of the Fox Clan,

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I am asking you to accept this key.

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Pipi, thank you.

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It fits you well.

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I have never worn anything like this. Thank you for the necklace, too.

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- Do you like it?

- Yes.

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That's good then.

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But I seem to recall that you cherished this dress so much when you bought it that you didn't even wear it yourself.

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I won't have the chance to wear it, anyway.

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What does that mean?

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Helan doesn't want me to wear these kinds of clothes.

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He really does micromanage.

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Right. What's the situation with those two foxes?

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They have always been like that. It's never clear.

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Which one do you like better?

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I don't know, either. So frustrating!

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I'm not worried, though. You're someone

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who knows how to solve problems in her own unique way.

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- I am?

- Yes.

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In other people's eyes, this is about making a choice between the two.

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But I believe you have your own choice.

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I have thought about it, even though I am still afraid.

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Xiaoju, promise me. Keep being yourself.

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In the future, you will always be happy.

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Pipi, are you all right?

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You gave me clothes and now you're telling me this.

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Why does it feel like you're saying goodbye?

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No. I was just talking.

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Anyway, I'm really thankful I have you.

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You helped me organize the wedding so well.

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It's what I should do.

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Take all these clothes.

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All of them? What will you wear, then?

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Me? I am not wearing these.

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You should wear more dresses and fewer jeans.

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- Thanks.

- Don't mention it.

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I'll take off now. You prepare for the wedding.

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Okay. Bye-bye.

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Wang Xuan.

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I heard you are a famous journalist now.

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Many famous newspapers are fighting for you.

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Thank you. It's all because of you.

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This dinner is on me. I am here today to ask you something else.

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The document about Qianhua's company, is it really true?

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Is it important if it's true or not?

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The most important thing about news is whether or not it goes viral.

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You made that happen.

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But if the documents are untrue, it will be defamation.

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Although I don't like Qianhua, I don't want to attack her by making up lies.

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It's just like when you reported on the private lives of celebrities. This is the same thing.

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I did dig into celebrities' private lives.

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But I do have my principles.

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- Maybe you despise my job but—

- That's not it.

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I just wanted to help you more.

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I know you have been helping me and I'm grateful.

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But I don't want it to be in this way.

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I want to know why you helped me.

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I think we are alike.

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I know you better than others do.

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It hasn't been easy for you.

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Unlike people with power and money, we can't just stand up when we fall.

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You can't. You have to seize every opportunity.

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Plus, the news about the company has been out for so long. If there was no wrongdoing,

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they would've had a response.

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So, Qianhua's company really does have problems.

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It's just the tip of the iceberg.

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I will take you somewhere after dinner.

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This is Mr. Helan's home. Is it okay for us to just barge in?

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It's okay. I often come uninvited.

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You guys are friends?

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His father is my foster father.

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So, you must hate him.

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Yes.

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I understand.

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Let me show you something.

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Okay.

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A painting?

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There are a lot more in here.

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Pipi?

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She's your colleague, right?

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I was right. They're really close.

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She acts so innocent.

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Is this scoop big enough?

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Of course!

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Hold this for me.

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Thanks.

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There are more over there.

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May I see them all?

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Yes.

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Thank you, so much!

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A billionaire falling in love with a paparazzo... This kind of thing only happens every twenty years.

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I remember it happened in Hong Kong last time.

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But why is Pipi wearing clothes from different dynasties in these pictures?

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Check this out.

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They don't look modern.

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Is this ancient?

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Is it?

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Actually, I envy Pipi a lot.

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I get to work earlier than everyone and leave work later than everyone,

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but our editor only likes Pipi.

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She only asks Pipi to join her for lunch.

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Even though she makes mistakes,

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the editor only lightly scolds her.

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Some people are just like that.

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Even if they don't do anything,

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they will be favored by others.

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Some people try their best,

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but still don't get recognition.

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Zhao Song,

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like you said,

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we are alike.

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So,

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can I like you?

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We are very much alike.

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But the person I hate the most is myself.

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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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♫ Longing sleeps in the night sky ♫

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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 ♫