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A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES

WORLD EXPO

Li Lan!

JULY 11TH

I hope this works.

The monks here are good.

The blessings will protect your dad.

He will be fine.

Don't worry.

How can I not worry?

Who could have poisoned Tian Ching?

The only person in the Lim family who can help me now

is Tian Bai.

I don't have feelings for him anymore.

What's most important now is Dad.

MAO SHAN MASTER

I hated coming here when I was a kid.

The smell...

-Amah. -Hi.

Li Lan.

-Good morning. -Morning.

I brought Isabel here to pray for our family.

Amah, this is Isabel, my fiancée.

We met in Hong Kong.

-Hello. -Nice to meet you.

Shall I take you to the altar?

I don't want to trouble you.

It's all right. That's a good idea.

Go ahead.

Come.

It's fine.

-Come. -Thank you, Amah.

You're welcome.

This way.

This marriage...

is very important for both our families.

I have to fulfill my duty to my family.

I wanted to tell you,

but I couldn't bring myself to.

Now things have spiraled out of control.

I really cherish our relationship.

-To me-- -Say no more.

It's all in the past.

We are still friends.

Good to hear that.

By the way,

I asked around and found out that Tian Ching had an affair

with a maid.

But later on, for some reason,

Tian Ching fired her.

I don't know where she is.

But her best friend, Sim,

still works for us.

Perhaps, she will be more willing to help

if you approach her instead of me.

PAN FAMILY

It was my bad yesterday.

I was careless with my words.

But I was being truthful.

The truth always hurts.

Where are you looking?

Look at me.

I'm not picking on you intentionally.

Actually, I want to tell you something.

Three words, which are...

I...

I am...

Just let me practice!

I...

I am...

What are you doing, Er Lang?

Let's catch up later. Go.

What a cute dog.

You are a Heavenly Guard?

Yes.

Missy, why didn't you tell me that he's so handsome?

I'm just slightly better looking than most people.

And you are...?

She's my Amah.

Amah! Wow.

Your Amah is still so young and beautiful.

Amah, look over there.

Flowers are for beautiful women like you.

When you hold this and think of me,

I'll appear before you.

Amah.

Why don't you go inside?

Please.

Nice to meet you.

The weather is nice today.

I came to look for you.

Yesterday, we had some sort

of misunderstanding, so I just wanted to say...

Three words.

-I... -Which three words?

am...

Enough! Come back when you are ready.

Hey...

I...

I just want to say three words.

I want to apologize to you.

Careful.

Dad.

This shirt has been blessed.

You will get well soon.

The shoulders of the suit need to be altered.

Just the shoulders?

The tailor will deliver my dress tomorrow. I'll give your suit to him.

That's great.

-Yan Hong. -I hope I'm not intruding.

Come here, Isabel.

Take a look.

Wow! How exquisite.

These are my favorite accessories.

Pick some for your wedding.

I would be honored.

The honor is mine.

You are so thoughtful.

I wish I had a sister like you.

I have no confidants in this house.

You have me.

But you are not a woman.

Some women have to give up their dignity for their family's sake.

You can never understand their pain.

Furthermore, no one really respects me.

Yan Hong...

Consider me your little sister.

I hope I can lessen your burden.

If only I could be as big-hearted as you.

Well, you can learn from me.

Sure. We will have plenty of time.

Er Lang.

Sim.

Why did you come back? Come inside.

I shouldn't. I'm no longer a servant here.

Right, everyone is talking about why you got fired.

It doesn't matter anymore.

Was it a misunderstanding?

Is there anything I can do to help?

It's a misunderstanding indeed.

I lost something important while tidying up the offerings.

Maybe I dropped it in one of the baskets.

I was looking for it, but they thought I was stealing.

I can talk to Mrs. Yin.

-She can convince Young Master Tian Bai. -Don't.

It's just a talisman.

I left home to work here.

I always had it with me.

The talisman protects me.

It was given to me by my late mom before she died.

Then you must get it back.

No.

I don't want to trouble you.

How about this?

You can let me in to take a quick look.

A quick look?

That's not a good idea.

Er Lang.

Slow down, Er Lang.

Someone may hear us.

It's not here.

-Sim? -Yes?

Besides you and Madam Lim, who else would burn paper offerings?

-No one else. -No one?

No one cares...

In this house, no one cares about him.

What do you mean?

In this house?

Don't tell anyone.

There was a servant called Fang.

She was very close to Young Master Tian Ching.

However, she got fired for some reason.

And she--

Do you know where she is now?

She's living in a house on stilts on the slope.

After you walk six miles, you'll see a big house.

You will then see--

What are you doing here?

It's not what you think.

Er Lang said he lost something, so we came to look for it.

Right, Er Lang?

Er Lang?

No, wait.

No...

Strange.

Why is the bruise getting bigger?

Every night, I feel a tight grip around my arm.

Tian Ching must be taunting us.

We can't just ignore it.

We must tell Missy that Tian Ching is dangerous.

Can she handle that?

At least she'll know who she's up against.

We must protect her,

not make her worry.

Tian Ching wants to provoke Li Lan.

We won't let him have his way.

LIM FAMILY

Sim was fired?

How should I say this?

She got caught stealing.

She made a lot of excuses.

It's so unlike her.

Where can I find her?

To go, please.

We have lots of vegetables.

What would you like? We also have bitter beans.

What would you like?

Are you Sim?

I would like to ask you something.

How do you know my name?

Do you want anything?

I'm Pan Li Lan, a friend of the Lims.

I just got kicked out of their house.

Why should I help you?

Mrs. Yin thinks it's weird

that you got fired.

She said you are a good girl.

I'm innocent!

I didn't steal anything!

I was just helping a friend.

I thought he was a good guy.

He always gave me flowers.

Your friend does magic tricks, right?

Yes.

Er Lang.

He's the most self-centered person in the world.

He makes me so angry.

I have never met anyone as arrogant and rude as him.

He is a pretentious and manipulative jerk.

Jerk!

The next time you see him,

you should chop his manhood off.

I won't stop at chopping.

I will skin it too.

Then, I'll grate it and cut it into pieces!

I thought he liked me.

Maybe I can help explain to the Lim family.

He's the one who should do the explaining.

Thanks for your offer anyway.

What was it you wanted to ask me?

LIM FAMILY

Slow down, darling.

You're rushing.

Sorry.

I got distracted.

I must master these steps tonight.

I don't want to embarrass myself at our wedding.

What were you thinking about?

The wedding preparations are almost done.

It's about Li Lan.

I need to go somewhere with her

to deal with some family affairs.

But the tailor is coming tomorrow.

He needs to take your measurements.

It's for the final alterations.

I should be back in time.

I hope you will understand.

Li Lan got into some trouble.

She needs my help.

That's what I like about you.

You are so conscientious.

All right, go ahead.

I'll be back on time, I promise.

Okay.

But you are going to stay with me for the rest of tonight.

There you are. I've been looking for you.

You shouldn't be doing hard labor. Allow me.

Your family sells fish?

Someone finally showed up.

Don't be like this.

I had something urgent to attend to.

If the head servant saw us together,

you would be in more trouble, right?

Actually, I'm here to say that I...

I sort of feel bad about it.

What's the point?

Everyone in the village thinks I'm a thief now.

Even my parents refuse to believe me.

I trusted you.

Sim, don't be like this.

Fine.

I don't usually apologize to mortals.

No, wrong words.

I'm usually selfish

and unhelpful.

But this is different. Tell me what you want.

I'll make it up to you.

Explain to Mrs. Yin for me.

-What? -I want justice.

Me?

I don't know her that well.

Sim.

THE 15TH DAY

Fang has moved to a village outside of town.

It takes half a day to get there.

Tian Bai offered to come with me,

but I don't want to trouble him.

I would prefer that he go with you.

I'll be worried if you go alone.

I have something for you.

Before I left Guangdong for Malaya,

my mom gave that to me.

It has kept me safe.

I wish you all the best.

Have a safe journey.

Now that Tian Ching is gone,

I have to take over the family business.

You have always wanted to be a doctor.

Dreams can change.

You really think so?

To me,

my family is more important than my dreams.

I keep dreaming about traveling the world.

But now, besides saving my dad,

-I don't care about anything else. -Hey.

Your dad will recover soon.

After that, you must chase your dreams.

They will surely come true.

Hold on.

What's wrong?

Let me see.

That's strange.

Nothing seems wrong.

Stop!

Are you okay?

All my things are on the cart.

What should we do?

Shall we head back?

It's still a long way ahead.

If we go on foot, it will be evening when we get there.

Okay?

No.

-I must go there. -Hey.

Li Lan.

Be rational.

We can try again early tomorrow.

But I'll lose another day!

You can head back first.

You are only here out of guilt.

I promise we will be there tomorrow.

I will help you.

Come on, ferns

Come on, butterflies

Go home

Let's go home

Let's go home

Together

You look familiar!

Have we met before?

Are you taking a stroll?

What's wrong?

Aren't you my...

Didn't I fire you?

Is he bullying you?

-No. -No?

I am asking who you are.

I'm a Heavenly Guard. Please watch your attitude.

-You're speaking to an immortal. -A Heavenly Guard?

If he is bullying you, I'll end him for you.

Let's go.

Stop tickling me. Just tell me.

-I will end him for you. -Stop it, both of you!

I'm fine.

Why are you here?

-I have something to do. -Who are you exactly?

-Like I said, I am-- -Move along if you're busy.

Fine, I'll leave.

Are you really okay?

I'm okay!

You don't have to be so fierce. I'm just concerned.

I'm being punished for a good deed.

Come on, ferns

-Come on, butterflies -We need to look for Fang.

Li Lan.

Where is Missy?

Young Master Tian Bai picked her up.

Come.

We must try everything.

I hope it works.

Watch out, Amah!

Sir, can we get a ride?

-Where are you going? -To the village over there.

-I don't have time. -Li Lan.

-You've got to be kidding. -Here, take it.

This should be valuable enough.

Come home now!

You play all day long.

-Here we are. -Be careful.

Thank you.

-You only know how to play. -No way.

I'm not done yet.

Stop throwing things at me!

Hey!

How dare you, woman?

It's you again.

You're here for her too?

She's mad.

I only asked how she was related to Tian Ching's death.

She went hysterical right away.

Looks like your talent is pissing women off.

Leave it to me.

-What are you doing? -I want to go in.

-Can you please go away? -I found her first.

She won't say anything with you around.

I can handle it.

It's easier for a woman to speak to another woman.

Are you here to accuse me too?

Go away. Get lost!

No.

I'm not here to accuse you.

Who are you?

I am Pan Li Lan, a friend of the Lims.

So, are you here to send money?

What money?

Child support for Tian Ching's baby.

He sent me money regularly before he died.

Why would I kill him?

I know I was silly.

He was not in love with me.

He was just fooling around.

I know my place.

But I can't get over him.

Since Tian Ching supported you,

it means he cared about you.

That money meant nothing to him.

But he didn't have to do that.

Why did he fire you?

It was my fault.

He broke up with me, but I couldn't let go.

I tailed him.

He was with someone else.

I didn't see her face,

but I remember seeing

a gold bracelet on her wrist.

I questioned Tian Ching the next day.

He got upset and said it was none of my business.

He fired me immediately.

I didn't expect he would ditch me just like that.

I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to remind you of past hurt.

I have kept the truth hidden for so long.

Thank you.

She said she saw Tian Ching

going to a gambling den with a woman wearing a gold bracelet.

Could that woman be Yan Hong?

But why would she go to a gambling den?

Yan Hong does visit the gambling den.

But no one else knows besides me.

But to say that Tian Ching was with her,

it's impossible.

They hated each other.

Mom!

-What is it? -I saw a horse on the riverbank.

Leave it.

Come help me with this.

Wait here, I'll go take a look.

So Fang didn't burn paper offerings for Lim Tian Ching.

She's got enough problems as it is.

She's quite pitiful.

-Right. -You agree, right?

We share the same thoughts.

I thought she burned something valuable for him,

so that he could bribe the Netherworld officials.

Looks like I was wrong.

My efforts have been in vain.

I thought I almost solved the case.

Get inside the house.

You did a good job though.

You comforted her

and got her to open up to you.

I sincerely cared about her.

It's called empathy.

You should give it a try.

Li Lan?

I went to your house because I wanted to apologize to you.

I have never apologized to a mortal before.

I don't know how to do it.

-I wanted to-- -It's not me you should apologize to.

It's Sim.

Get inside. It's going to rain!

-Let's go. -Okay.

Let's go.

Time to pee. Come.

LIM FAMILY

Mrs. Yin.

How did you get in?

Who let you in?

Mr. Goh let me in.

-Mr. Goh? -Yes.

Why are you here?

I have something for you.

A flower for Mrs. Yin,

the most charming and beautiful lady in the house.

It's beautiful.

Spit it out. You'd better come clean.

-Why are you here? -You are sharp!

I'm here because of Sim.

-That thief? -No.

It was a misunderstanding.

The truth is, she was helping me look for something.

Please explain it to the head servant for her.

-Let her return. -What were you looking for?

Nothing, just a...

A...

You don't know this.

I came from a poor family.

My mom and I depended on each other.

She told me to venture out

before she died.

I've been unfilial.

I've yet to accomplish anything.

Mrs. Yin.

Please do me a favor.

Please put in a good word for Sim.

She's innocent.

It was my fault.

It's my bad.

All right.

I'll do what I can.

Thank you, Mrs. Yin.

Thank you.

Sorry for being late.

The tailor got upset from waiting,

so I told him to go back.

What happened to you?

Something happened along the way

and caused a delay.

Has Li Lan solved her problem?

Not yet.

I hope she won't take up too much of your time.

After all, you have a family to care for.

Of course.

Is there anything I should be worried about?

Nothing.

Can you tell me what happened?

It's not that I don't want to tell you,

but it's Li Lan's personal matter.

It's not my place to tell you.

Let me change your bandage.

Bear with it.

It'll be done soon.

I'm back.

Tian Ching has been disturbing us.

It's not a big deal.

We didn't want to worry you.

How is this a small matter?

It's not safe. You can't stay here anymore.

I've lived here most of my life.

Where else can I go?

Am I right, Wong?

When I was a kid,

I used to go swimming with a close friend of mine.

One day,

we raced each other to the deepest end.

He got into trouble.

I tried to save him,

but the current was too strong.

I couldn't save him.

Since then,

every time I feel a chill,

I see things

that I shouldn't.

After that, I'll get very weak.

Very weak.

Now, I'm repeatedly haunted by Tian Ching.

I've never felt so weak in my life.

I need to leave here for a while.

Leave as soon as you can.

I will stop him.

You must rest.

THE 17TH DAY THE 18TH DAY

Only two days left.

Missy.

Where is your necklace?

We lost our horse cart along the way.

I had to exchange the necklace for another ride.

I'm sorry.

It's all right.

Like I said,

it would keep you safe.

If your parents could see how brave you are,

they would be proud of you.

-Dad! -Master!

What's going on?

Our time is not up yet!

I need to see Yan Hong.

Missy!

Have you talked to Yan Hong?

I need to see her.

Li Lan?

Why are you dressed like that?

I'm trying to blend in.

I haven't seen Yan Hong the entire day.

I don't think she's at home.

Where did she go?

Tell me where she is.

I guess she's at the gambling den.

Let's go there.

I can't go with you.

I promised Isabel I'd finish the wedding invitations.

I'll go by myself.

It's too dangerous for you.

We'll talk to Yan Hong tomorrow, okay?

I'm begging you.

Okay.

Great.

Good night.

Li Lan.

Hey.

Is everything all right?

Yes, darling.

Come.

I'm almost done.

Li Lan looked so anxious.

Why don't you help her out?

I can't.

I promised you I'd get this done by tonight.

All right.

Please write one for the tailor.

He has done a lot for us.

I'll send it over later.

Sure.

Want to go in?

-Why are you here? -I should ask you the same.

What an outfit.

Trying to sneak into the gambling den?

You don't have the guts?

You'd better follow me then.

You still look like a woman despite the disguise.

One with a very bad fashion sense.

I didn't know such a place existed.

Stay focused.

-Let's go. -Hello, love.

What a crowd! How fun!

They've got everything.

It's Yan Hong!

Oh, my!

What a lady.

What are you doing?

I saw her first.

That doesn't mean she is yours.

I'm looking at you now, so you must be mine.

Don't you mess with my husband! Don't judge a book by its cover.

He's a beast inside!

What did you just say?

I didn't hear you.

Say it again.

Husband?

Did you really see her?

Yes, I did.

Where is she now?

There.

She's playing mahjong.

Young Master Lee.

She saw us.

You take her.

Leave the man to me.

Stop. I won't say it again.

What are you looking at? Hurry up.

Go now! Stop looking!

Don't worry, I'll win for sure. I'm an immortal. I won't lose to him.

Wait!

Goodness. Is this even necessary?

You dirtied my clothes.

You've been warned. You made me do this.

This will hurt.

-Fight! -Fight!

-Fight! -Fight!

-Fight! -It won't hurt me.

-Fight! -Fight!

I'm done with you. Bye!

-What's wrong with her? -What happened?

Is she dead?

Li Lan?

Er Lang?

Mister.

Mister?

Hey.

Young lady.

-Why are you here? -I should be the one asking you that.

Why are you here?

You should be looking for the murderer.

But you have fallen into

the realm of the dead instead.

-I'm dead? -No.

You're not dead yet.

You're between life and death.

Just like your dad.

Dad!

Li Lan.

You knew you were sick.

Why did you still insist on going?

Look at you now.

He only has a few minutes left to live.

When the Black Vein fully covers his body,

he will join us.

He will be with us forever.

I beg you.

Please save my dad.

What would I do if he died?

I know you can save him.

You have very powerful allies.

They must be able to save my dad.

I beg you.

I beg you, please save him.

Please.

I'll do anything for you.

Anything?

Including...

becoming my bride?

Li Lan.

Dad.

Don't worry.

I will take care of myself.

Well?

Don't worry.

-They are taking him to my friends. -Dad.

They will return him to his body.

In this world,

there is nothing I can't have.

Come.