Original subtitles

♫ Migrant birds fly into the forest ♫

♫ Passing through beams of light ♫

♫ Meet with the best one ♫

♫ The bird makes a promise to the forest ♫

♫ A brave response ♫

♫ makes my world clear up ♫

♫ The voices in my heart ♫

♫ are all about you at the moment ♫

♫ The world of two ♫

♫ is what we're proud of ♫

♫ I'm walking toward you ♫

♫ You suddenly break in ♫

♫ and also open up my heart ♫

♫ Tell me this moment can be our future ♫

♫ The expectations of two ♫

♫ are as splendid as dreams ♫

♫ Migrant birds follow the light ♫

♫ The forest shines with its radiance ♫

♫ Waiting for the birds to fly back ♫

♫ I'm sure you are ♫

♫ my future ♫

[A Romance of the Little Forest]

[Episode 32] [Panicking is a disaster strategically.]

If I could learn your skills in school,

I would be willing to study for a doctorate.

You can use your skills for chasing Yu on anyone.

But let me warn you, stay away from him.

Or I'll show him your true colors.

What did you mean?

Don't ask me.

Go ask your subject.

Maybe he'll tell you.

Or maybe you want to tell me some big secrets?

Not a cat-and-mouse play,

but to wait for windfalls.

Well, you got me.

I should have studied harder.

I'll go read the textbook now.

Tiantian, I'm so screwed.

Don't panic.

Resorting to force after fair means.

I think her warning you first

means she hasn't told Zhuang Yu yet.

Since when has she been fair?

That's not what I'm saying.

But you do have a point.

It sounds less of a warning than a...

Muscle flexing.

Anyway, don't panic.

Panicking is a disaster strategically.

Knowledgeable.

No, I can't find it.

I'm disorganized in an organized way.

I clearly remember the format is buried in the manuscripts.

The manuscripts are here, but the format is gone.

Deep breath...how about this?

I'm coming.

We'll figure it out together.

Okay, see you later.

I have a visitor, bye-bye.

Who is it?

Why are you sneaking?

I don't want to disturb your beautiful dance.

Here.

Wait.

Come here.

Go take it to Grandma Li.

Yes, Ma'am.

And tell Tiantian to take care.

The temperature can drop sharply.

Tiantian is in town to deliver goods.

By herself?

With Jin Xi.

Well...

I'll go.

This way, I can play chess with Zhang.

I think this is actually a good thing.

Tiantian is in town with Jin Xi, who can take care of her.

I have nothing to worry about.

Are you stupid?

Do you know...

Mom, I like Tiantian.

No matter whom she chooses to be with,

as long as it's her wish,

and she's happy,

I should support her.

Don't you think so?

On my way, mom.

You...

He got this from me.

What are you talking about?

Go back to the dance.

My stupid baby boy.

A penny for your thought.

Are you having a beverage without me?

I'm thinking when I go to Alxa,

it may be a luxury to have a sip of this.

Come on, you have rich parents.

Even if you want to build a palace in the desert,

they'll make it happen.

A sip of this is a piece of cake.

Building a palace in the desert is illegal.

Living off my parents is against my heart.

Therefore, I'll do neither.

Wow, a year studying with me has a good influence on you.

You sounded all grown up.

But my ability to praise myself and others

is to be improved.

Who'd have thought that

a kid who worked against his rich parents

is now single-minded about his study?

I know someone like this.

Who?

Tell me.

My treat. Enjoy it.

Feel free to use those tricks of yours on anybody.

But let me warn you, stay away from him.

What are you thinking about?

What did you say?

No... why are you here?

Are you alright?

Accusing tone...

furrowed brows...

a tight fist...

He must have known it already.

Meiren?

Yes, what?

I've answered this question three times.

These photos you gave me,

there are three shots of each bird.

Do you want me to pick one or draw them all?

What do I want?

I only want to turn back time.

I shouldn't have made the stupid format in the first place.

And I shouldn't have printed them out like an idiot.

It's eco-unfriendly and brings me endless troubles.

Do you feel sick?

Okay, feel sick.

Yes, I feel a little dizzy.

Low blood sugar?

Could be.

Please leave the patient alone.

Lucky for you...

This is...

Besieging Wei to save Zhao.

A duck?

100 grams of banana contains about 91 kcal,

22 grams of carbohydrates,

and other nutrients such as protein, dietary fiber and fat.

Perfect for your condition.

A skinned duck.

No, a peeled banana.

Skinned...peeled...

Is he threatening me?

She doesn't like bananas... or... ducks?

Your hand is shaking.

Eat it.

Okay.

Okay.

Besieging Wei to save Zhao...not working.

How about some syrup?

Syrup instead of hot water.

Smart and a quick learner.

Seems my plan is working too well.

No, thank you.

I've been having some stomach trouble.

Except for Li Tiantian, I have to keep off any sweet stuff.

Speaking of whom, she's on her way here.

If you'll excuse me, I need to make some preparation.

His eyes seem to say he knows about it.

Or is he just sounding me out?

Seems she doesn't like bananas.

He looks so serious.

Is he about to interrogate me?

Let me ask you...

Finally, the interrogation.

Do you...

- The truth is... - hate bananas?

Do you not like bananas?

What do you like?

Grapes?

What are you talking about?

The fruits are not the point.

Please...just leave.

I'm not ready.

I'll see you tomorrow.

A miss is as good as a mile.

Look, the tea bushes are so beautiful.

Look here.

A little puppy.

So adorable.

You guys see his fluffy paws?

What are you talking about?

Is filming not allowed here?

Don't mind me... continue.

Hold on.

Mr. Stranger, could you show me how to get to the town?

You have a winding road in the village.

The mobile navigation is of little help.

Well, go straight ahead.

Pass two junctions.

Turn right.

Turn left at the sight of the village committee.

Then go straight.

Pass three junctions.

Turn right again.

Then you'll see a car...

Stop.

Thank you, but I can't remember any of what you said.

Then try to remember some, and ask others about the rest.

Or how about you taking me to the town?

I'm all alone in a strange village.

And you scared the puppy I was filming.

Sorry, but I have someplace to go now.

Look, I'm a travel blogger.

How about this?

Help me, and you can appear in my Vlog.

Not interested.

Hold on.

Are you a grape grower?

No.

You run a B&B?

I knew it.

If you take me to the town,

maybe I'll help promote your B&B.

For free.

No, thank you.

You know what?

I have over one hundred thousand followers.

One hundred thousand?

Yes, impressive?

Never seen one with so many fans?

Never seen one so cocky.

Also, you know what?

I charge really high for ads.

Several thousand each.

But if you'll help me, I'll... where are you going?

Don't touch it.

It's for Tiantian's grandma.

Tiantian?

You know what?

I'm Hao Xian.

You can call me Xianxian.

This name suits you well.

The boys here are interesting.

Mr. Stranger, you change your mind?

Go to the village committee.

Don't follow strangers.

Watch out for bad guys.

Interesting.

He knows.

He doesn't know.

He knows.

He doesn't know.

He knows.

No...no.

He doesn't know... good.

What are you mumbling about?

You went into the washroom the minute you came in.

I've waited a long time.

Did Jin Xi call you?

No, it wasn't him. It's something else.

Can you stay here for a few days?

Okay, I promise I won't go anywhere

until you tide over this.

So, anything new?

I think he must have found it out.

You asked him?

No.

Then how do you know?

His eyes were full of doubt, action full of disdain,

and tone full of scorn.

Perfect for your condition.

That's abstract.

I think he did it on purpose.

He wanted to break me, so that I would tell him the truth,

without him interrogating me.

Don't read too much into it.

What you just described could also be

explained his guilty for cheating on you.

Right, it could be.

How could it give me any comfort?

I'm just kidding.

It's impossible that Professor Zhuang would cheat on you.

Right?

Who is she?

I don't know.

You don't know?

Her photo is in your notebook.

This is Li's notebook.

Li?

He hardly ever hangs out with Li,

unless there is something going on.

Miss Supervisor,

wanna see my paintings?

Supervisor? No no no.

I'm Miss Monitor.

To monitor your knowledge of the whole thing.

That's a good joke.

I don't need to supervise your work.

Why do you have Li's notebook?

Well, I just keep it for him for a while.

Keep a high profile and be mysterious...

am I doing it right?

So secretive... it must concern me.

Could it be...

Curiosity is what leads to interest.

Something wrong?

He's sneering.

Alas, Li must have known about it, too.

Nothing.

I'm glad you're happy.

She's smiling.

So I'm doing it right.

I'm happy so long as you're happy.

Why do I get the feeling that you're happy because I'm not?

What?

Well... this is a nice painting.

Thank you.

A perk of the job.

This smile seems dangerously weird.

So hot... why don't you use the air conditioner?

Come with me.

They are... emberiza spodocephalas.

They're too little to stand the cold air of an air-conditioner.

It's cool in the study room.

Well...

god...

Sorry.

The washing machine was fine yesterday.

I don't know why it...

It's not your fault.

I haven't used it for long.

The drainpipe must get loose.

So Professor Zhuang will have to redecorate his study room?

Don't worry; he doesn't sleep in it.

Wait... because of the emberiza spodocephalas,

he can't use the AC in the living room and bedroom.

He can only sleep in the study room.

Well, then it must be very inconvenient.

It's an opportunity.

What opportunity?

Opportunity for redemption.

You can invite him to stay for a while, as a favor.

As the old saying goes, hard to blame a smiling face.

He's living under your roof.

Even if you did something wrong,

he will have to hear your explanation.

What's more, staying in a hotel will cost a lot of money.

You're gonna let him pay?

I'll pay for it.

Will he accept it?

Good point.

What are you doing?

Sorry, Professor Zhuang, it's Tiantian.

Because of me, you can't sleep in your study room now.

How about this?

These days, you come here and use Meiren's study room.

It's convenient for you to go to the university or back home.

Again, sorry for all the inconvenience.

I really feel sorry.

Will it work?

Just wait.

As long as it's okay with Meiren.

Okay, I'll leave now.

Are you seriously leaving me alone with this?

Remember what I told you a few days ago?

Why cling to the past if you truly care?

After all, what is done can't be undone.

I think Professor Zhuang will agree.

So I'll leave you two to work it out.

Go help him move, bye.

I won't see you off.

Okay.

Move now?

Zhuang Yu...

I need to talk to you.

I...

You...

You gonna take it?

Let me help you.

Yu Meiren, seriously?

Too many trips in one day.

Hello, Tiantian has gone back.

Why call me?

You don't surf the Internet?

I mean, this is huge.

Do you still consider me a friend?

Go check Weibo.

Turns out the natural beauty is a fake.

Is she having plastic surgery now?

Seriously? Unbelievable.

It looks nothing like her.

See the lips and cheekbones.

There's some resemblance.

Her name is on the group photo too.

The uncle of the fiancee of my

sister-in-law's neighbor's aunt's son

once worked with Mermaid.

On the contract, her real name is Yu Meiren.

Unmistakable.

My world is upside down now.

Looking back on it now, she always wears makeup in her Vlog.

She must have been lying.

She had the nerve to say makeup makes us confident,

talking about ordinary people can look beautiful.

All plastic surgery.

Can you explain what happened to your face

before making money off us?

She played us like a bunch of fools.

The ugly always make more troubles.

Hello?

Are you still there?

Hello?

Anything wrong?

No, it's nothing.

Get back to work.

This... This is nothing, really.

I mean this book about microbiological experiment.

You can leave it here.

You are not taking it?

But I like it.

There's so much to learn about microbiology.

Wait... don't.

Too much screen time is bad for the eyes,

according to experts.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Deliberate avoidance.

Unconscious nail-biting.

I have none of those.

Give it to me.

No.

Do you know Kübler Ross?

What Ross?

You mean the Kübler Ross model?

Yes, why?

It has nothing to do with me.

The theory describing five stages of grief

is introduced by a Swiss-American, Elisabeth Kübler Ross.

Her book "On Death and Dying" published in 1969

introduces the "Five stages" model,

which received widespread attention.

Many popular books on psychology, even textbooks,

have included the model.

Apart from death,

it is also used to explain other phenomena in daily life.

Why am I only carrying this plant?

You don't trust me with other stuff?

It's very important.

I only trust it with you.

Also, I worry that with too much stuff,

you won't be able to hang up the phone.

According to the model, the first stage of grief is denial.

What phone?

No idea what you're saying.

I don't even have it with me.

It's true.

Well?

Her phone is turned off.

Did she write the Divine Comedy?

She's more dramatic than Dante.

The golden-eight-hour PR rule.

Going on like this, the enemy will win.

I'll go see her.

No, don't go.

She must have read these comments.

I can't believe these people,

mocking about what she's most diffident of.

She must be very upset.

Just give her some time.

Now is not the time to be upset.

Really not.

Wait, what did you just say?

She's most diffident of her appearance?

It's not me.

Are you okay?

Zhuang Yu?

Yes, it's me.

Why are you...

Your hands feel cold.

Cold? No, quite the contrary.

I feel hot... come on.

Any more books to move?

I can move like another 500 boxes of them.

Puzzles.

White...

Denial is a defensive mechanism.

To bury feelings to escape the cruel reality.

Let me iron it for you.

Okay...

And there's a backpack.

Seems pretty.

No, it's another dress.

Are you hungry?

Wanna have some food?

Here, have more.

It's already past your bedtime now.

Professor Zhuang, you're strange today.

That's because I'm with you.

Here comes your beer.

Thank you.

Enjoy.

Cool.

I didn't know you liked junk food.

I just thought you might like it.

What are you suggesting?

But it's okay.

I don't care.

It doesn't bother me at all.

I...

They say I'm ugly.

You're not ugly.

Liar.

I am ugly.

I'm so ugly that everybody would avoid me.

Give it back.

Well?

Funny? Are you impressed by that?

I don't need your comfort.

If you really think I'm pretty,

why didn't you reply to my letter?

What letter?

Don't play dumb.

Seriously, would you write back to Jin Taozi?

Jin Taozi?

Who's Jin Taozi?

The campus belle.

I thought the campus flower is Photinia.

I said... don't play dumb.

I'm so sorry.

There's a mistake.

This is what you ordered.

Beer?

Unfiltered beer.

My apology.

What?

You're unbelievable.

You made a mistake.

Why did you...

Did we say anything?

No... I didn't mean...

I...

It's okay.

I'm furious.

The second stage of the Ross model.

Anger.

Is there any problem wearing makeup in Vlogs?

I never said I didn't wear make-up.

Suddenly I'm a liar? Unbelievable.

When the pain is too much

that denial won't help,

only by taking it out on others or oneself,

can the pain be eased.

You did nothing wrong.

Why bother with the mistakes of others?

Well said... I like it.

Let's go.

Excuse me, that would be 126 yuan.

Don't pay for the unfiltered beer.

Don't worry, I didn't count it in.

Are you eavesdropping on us?

Calm down.

How dare you...

They don't pay you much.

And you're not rich.

So you have to be thrifty.

Understood?

But don't you worry, because...

Because what?

Because I'll work really hard, and provide you with...

Food and shelter?

Everything.

After all, I'm ugly.

I have nothing to lose.

You're not ugly.

You're beautiful.

Let's go.

Okay.

Here.

Lean on it.

Cozy.

What's wrong?

I'm going to puke...

Please pull over.

Slow down...

Are you okay?

I can't...

Have some water.

Better?

Better...

How can I get better?

Can you feel better if people keep saying you're ugly?

Billions of people on earth.

If we care about everybody's opinion of us,

that would be exhausting.

You don't get it.

You're so good-looking.

You'll never get it.

But you're right.

I don't care about how those people thought.

I'm glad you agree.

It's getting late.

Let's deal with whatever trouble tomorrow morning, okay?

Right.

Time to go.

Come on, bro.

Where...

Enough?

Is Yu Meiren really your best friend?

Best friend is understating.

We're closer than sisters.

Closer than sisters...

Then why do you seem not worried at all?

Relax. Professor Zhuang is with her.

You're sisters or twins?

You have telepathy?

Dummy, Professor Zhuang WeChatted me.

Since when were you WeChat friends?

It's a secret.

Secret?

Tiantian, how's my sister doing?

Why is he texting you?

He's worried about Meiren.

So... former king of MCN, how did the investigation go?

Leave former out.

I'm still the king.

Just start talking.

Here, Madam.

Check this account.

It's the source of the photo.

Check its followers.

Only thousands of fans.

Now check the time of the post.

3 pm.

However slow-paced one's work is,

one should start working at 2 pm.

However lenient one's boss is,

one can't get off work before 4 pm.

3 pm is an awkward time.

It's not a time people usually use Weibo.

More like the working hour of zombie fans.

Look at the comments.

All trying to mislead people.

It must have been long plotted.

After 5 pm, most people get off work.

They'll check Weibo to see what's new.

So it's a premeditated slander.

There's no unprovoked hate,

not to mention the hate comes with a big price.

But Meiren is no longer an Internet celebrity.

She only shows up for charity campaigns now.

Why would someone do this to her?

This is a marketing account.

I haven't found out who hired it yet.

But this photo...

I don't think many people have it.

Congrats.

You'll soon get what you want.

Two brands Yu Meiren asked me to contact

made it very clear that they'll back out of the program.

Get what I want...

What do you think I want?

To witness her downfall in the business,

and make sure she never rises again?

She can only compete with me with money.

True.

I want money.

However...

there's also something else.

I also want the truth.

I want everybody to see the true color

of someone they like so much.

Professor Zhuang, don't be upset.

I know Yu Meiren so well.

She's smart and capable.

Successful people who know her think highly of her.

Upset?

Why would I be upset?

She spent time and energy on me,

in such an earnest way.

It's a surprise.

But she didn't truly like you.

I truly like her.

All the trouble for a man?

If you'll pardon me for saying so,

you can do it, but you don't have to.

Do you pity me?

Let me ask you.

Do you have something in the world

that you would defend with your life

and would never let anyone else touch it?

I do.

Do you pity me or those who do not?

I pity whoever loses.

I'm impressed that you can get this photo.

But there are not many people on it.

Who did you get it from?

Are you sure she won't find out?

Even if she finds out, what could she do?

Not to mention she doesn't necessarily know it.

Good point.

You have a scapegoat, and a ticket to a benefit reception.

A good deal.

Who said I'll take back the ticket?

She can show up if she has the nerve.

By then, the world will see

her true colors under her innocent cover.

Meiren?

Zhuang Yu? Why's he here?

Yes... a minute.

Oh, I see.

Wait.

The barbecue part, I remember it.

But what happened in the KTV?

So I was not singing.

What did I say?

I'm thinking

why does milk have to love bread?

I mean, we're not milk.

How do we know it loves bread?

Why can't it love cereals,

pancakes, deep-fried dough sticks, or sticky rice?

Why are you laughing?

Stage three.

What? I can't hear you.

Bargaining.

I know.

Stage three.

Bargaining.

To achieve a compromise

by judging oneself and the outside world.

♫ The forest shines with its radiance ♫

♫ Waiting for the birds to fly back ♫

♫ I'm sure you are ♫

♫ my future ♫

Professor Zhuang.

- Professor Zhuang. - Tiantian.

That's about it.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

It's all about proximity.

Go!

♫ You are shining for me like stars in the sky ♫

♫ Your image is engraved in my eyes ♫

♫ Your smile seems to announce every time ♫

♫ Heartbeat is the exclusive formula for love ♫

♫ I like the sunshine on your face ♫

♫ You show up in my sight ♫

♫ My heart flips are like the summer rhapsody ♫

♫ Dashing around without directions ♫

♫ Look at the starlight on shoulders ♫

♫ Even the clouds turn heart-shaped ♫

♫ Two long shadows at eight o'clock ♫

♫ I want to lean on your shoulder cozily ♫

♫ You are shining for me like stars in the sky ♫

♫ Your image is engraved in my eyes ♫

♫ Your smile seems to announce every time ♫

♫ Heartbeat is the exclusive formula for love ♫

♫ I like the sunshine on your face ♫

♫ You show up in my sight ♫

♫ My heart flips are like the summer rhapsody ♫

♫ Dashing around without directions ♫

♫ Look at the starlight on shoulders ♫

♫ Even the clouds turn heart-shaped ♫

♫ Two long shadows at eight o'clock ♫

♫ I want to lean on your shoulder cozily ♫

♫ You are shining for me like stars in the sky ♫

♫ Your image is engraved in my eyes ♫

♫ Your smile seems to announce every time ♫

♫ Heartbeat is the exclusive formula for love ♫

♫ You make all the stars in the sky shine for me ♫

♫ I can sail a boat in the starry river ♫

♫ Love is like sweet honey in our hearts ♫

♫ Even the air is filled with the scent of flowers ♫