Original subtitles

♪The arc of time♪

♪Splits the border♪

♪The sudden parting♪

♪The missing that has no timeline♪

♪Let go of myself♪

♪Hiding in the strange♪

♪Time without you♪

♪It's just saying goodbye♪

♪It's just meeting again♪

♪The changes of leaving you♪

♪Trying to take it easy♪

♪How do I deny♪

♪The past that I honored♪

♪Repeats in my memory?♪

=Almost Lover=

=Episode 3=

(Jifeng Hotel)

(Hillside Suite, Lakeview Villa, Housekeeping)

(Reception Area, Conference Center)

(Jifeng Hotel)

How generous.

Renovate the hotel

for an open tendering.

Executive suite?

We don't stay in a standard room?

It's been upgraded free for you.

Your treatment is kind of high profile.

We don't need an upgrade.

Then...

I may need to

ask for Mr. Xiao's advice.

Let me make a call.

What's it?

We don't need an upgrade.

Staying closer with colleagues

in the preparatory team

makes our work easier.

It's not far away.

(What do you want to do now?)

(Can we work in an official way?)

Sure.

Listen to the customer.

Okay.

Mr. Xiao said

you may change your room

if you change your mind.

What does it mean?

Here's the thing.

Our hotel

has a few inferior rooms.

They all are located at the end of corridors.

It's near the equipment room.

The room is rather small.

Noise is particularly loud.

You've booked all

the standard rooms.

Considering customers' experience,

Mr. Xiao upgraded

the few rooms

into suites.

So,

not only our room has been upgraded?

The rooms of five other customers as well.

You should've said it earlier.

Your TV

can be connected to the Internet, right?

Yes.

Can I connect it

to a Bluetooth speaker?

No problem.

Such a big room.

It's so luxurious.

There's even a pool.

I can watch Tang Yan's livestreaming

at ease later.

These drinks

and these snacks

are what you'd usually buy

and eat.

Did he do this

to kiss the hand that smote it?

He takes pleasure in plotting against others.

Please.

Please get inside.

He Xiaoran.

Hurry and set up the chairs.

He Xiaoran.

Hurry up!

And this side.

So you're

Miss He of Dajiabang.

You're so sweet.

No.

We like your program.

- Yes. - It's nice.

So idle

and so happy.

No customer goes to her.

Indeed.

I like you.

So lovable.

Yes.

You're back.

How was the conversation?

There're quite many

regular audiences of Dajiabang.

I'm a little inspired.

Do you play it so loud?

I don't feel it when the volume is low.

I'll bring you

to his live house by chance.

It's more exciting than this one.

He's carrying the guitar

that was given by you?

The one valued over 30,000 yuan?

Even my name is carved on it.

It's so cool!

Tang Yan! So cool!

I'll buy you another one!

Viva La Rock!

No way. I need to rest.

He's so crazy.

How could he break it?

Listen.

I knew Tang Yan since I was 18 years old.

That's my first visit to a pub.

At the end of that day,

I confessed my love to him.

He

has countless weaknesses,

but you mustn't let him get on stage.

Don't let him touch a guitar.

As soon as his fingers

touch the string,

he'll give others

goose bumps.

What else should I request from him?

I just won't bother anything

and I'll leave everything alone

to follow him.

So you confessed your love to him

in your first meeting.

What's the focus of your concern?

I think

you live a more interesting life than me.

You have stories.

(Jifeng Hotel)

Hello.

Hi.

Can you call a taxi for me?

Yes,

but you may need to wait particularly long.

There's a banquet tonight.

There're many guests who want to go out.

Someone waited over half an hour

just now.

I see.

I'll see.

Miss He, where are you going?

Let me give you a lift.

Never mind.

I'll just get a taxi for myself.

Could it be

somewhere unspeakable?

Where's your car?

Parking lot.

Nine Bamboo.

Self-pick.

Pay me now.

Seriously?

It's so aggressive.

Here.

Two Bamboo.

Washroom is over there.

Two Bamboo?

Yes.

Are you really angry?

I'm sorry.

Wait a minute.

I'll go get something.

It's yours.

Take it.

Come on.

Come on.

(He Xiaoran)

(He Xiaoran)

(He Xiaoran)

He Xiaoran.

You're keeping pickle using this?

It seals well.

(Jifeng Hotel)

(He Xiaoran.)

(Why do you want to live your life)

(like this?)

(Since then,)

(I just have to do it my way.)

Dear guests and leaders,

nice to meet you.

The open tendering of Wusu Radio & TV Group

officially begins.

(News Focus)

Hello,

(Main News Data Providers) I'm the host of News Focus.

Light goes out.

Heart turns bright.

It's the best moment to be accompanied

by sound.

In fact, there is a lot of

therapeutic sound

in the world.

For example,

sound of wood burning in fire.

Sound of ocean.

And sound of rain

often heard in Wusu.

Although we have not many audiences,

we continue to explore

changes in listening rates

in the faint sound of feedback.

Giving up while having hope.

I like migratory birds.

They're phototropic.

In cities,

overly bright neon

will make them lose their directions.

Maybe this happens to be the situation

of Dajiabang For Everyone.

I hope my voice

could become

a bird carrying a thought,

soaring freely

in the night sky,

guiding the correct direction for it.

Is she intended to stand out

by creating a buzz?

All of this?

Yes.

Mr. He,

I've fought such a rare chance

for you.

What's wrong with you?

Is it because you're trending now

so you think a bottom line is unnecessary

as long as you get the attention?

Well...

It can't be.

There must be a problem with the equipment.

A problem?

The problem is even when this is what I think,

our boss and station manager

are not thinking like that.

Doesn't Dajiabang

usually like to create

this kind of drama?

Mr. He,

it's a solemn open tendering.

Yes.

You've caused me big trouble.

I'm sorry.

I'm very sorry.

What should we do now?

The advertising is a total bust.

Our program was criticized

as vulgar.

Where's He Xiaoran?

She said she's heading home.

I guess she won't attend

the dinner.

You're incapable.

You only know how to hit me, don't you?

Believe it or not, I'll hit you to death.

Xiaoran.

Liu Hang, what are you doing?

It's none of your business. Go away.

You should go away instead.

You've been idling the whole day.

Do you also hit her now?

Save some pride for yourself.

Get out.

He Xiaoran.

I've had it with you for a long time.

Do you believe

I'll hit you, too?

I suggest you don't mess with me today.

Crazy.

- Xiaoran! - Go away!

Let her go!

You hit a woman, didn't you?

It hurts!

I want to sue her.

See this for yourself.

Don't talk yet.

Miss,

did he hit you?

Don't be scared.

He didn't hit me.

It's just a normal fight between us.

What about the bruise

at the corner of your mouth?

I accidentally hit myself.

Officer.

You have to do something for me.

She hit me for no reason.

Look here.

Officer.

There's a camera at my door.

It can prove who started it first.

See if

it's self-defence.

Is she serious?

He Xiaoran's friend is here.

Hello.

I'm He Xiaoran's friend.

The details of her case

can wait until the lawyer arrives.

It'll be settled in private.

Will it work?

My boyfriend and I

are fine.

We won't press a charge.

Lawyer is arriving.

Never mind.

This is it.

How do you know I'm at the police station?

I went to your house.

The security told me.

Okay.

It caused a disturbance just now.

Regarding the compensated medical expenses,

I'll pay you back after the landlord

returns my deposit.

You don't need it urgently, do you?

Go back and stay at Jifeng tonight.

If you don't want to stay there,

I'll find another hotel for you.

Never mind.

I'm going to work back in my office.

He Xiaoran.

Xiao Shangqi.

What do you want to do actually?

I look down on your job.

I can't stand you wasting your life

here.

So I'd rather ruin your job

completely.

Is this your purpose?

Yes.

It's my purpose.

I don't want you to be in this situation

because of me.

Look at your job.

Running errands, laughing with people and distributing flyers.

And the place you're staying in.

Look at your housemates.

I don't know why

you want to live a life like now.

You even use the capsule

that was used to store your ideal

to keep pickle.

Fine.

Since you want to give up,

I'll help you till the end.

Who are you to decide my life?

Don't you think

you're too nosy?

Yes.

I didn't pass the second round of exam

of Hupu TV Station.

Do you really think

I failed

just because of the flowers

and the fact that you didn't stand at the entrance?

Why was it then?

Fine.

Let's get it straight

today.

Xiao Shangqi,

I loved you.

I've loved you for eight years.

I failed the exam of Hupu TV Station

because one day before the test,

at the graduation party,

they mistakenly

played the video of my love confession

in the public.

You left without saying goodbye after that.

Now, I know

you didn't watch that video,

but I'd rather that

you'll never know about it.

You'll never know

how embarrassed I was

to come all the way to Wusu.

At first I thought of

just living out this reunion

with dignity.

You've ruined everything.

But it's fine.

I can move on

completely.

(Jifeng Hotel)

Why didn't you tell me

what happened back then?

I wanted to tell you back then.

Didn't you stop me from mentioning it again?

Fei'er.

What happened to your face?

Don't mention it if you still

take me as a classmate.

How's it?

Do you feel better today?

You didn't rest well yesterday?

Well,

prepare a room facing south for me.

Buy some

daily household items.

Household items?

The ones normally used

by girls.

Sure, I'll go and prepare it.

Xiao Shangqi,

did you make the mist?

What's the matter?

I don't care where you come from.

He Xiaoran is mine now.

Bullying her

is messing with me, Sui Mingwei.

Don't think

you can stay in Wusu

after messing with me.

She's yours?

Is she aware?

You seem concerned.

Do you care so much about her?

Sir.

You're affecting our normal operation.

Please leave now,

or I'll call the security.

I warn you again.

It won't be as easy

as smashing a sign

if there's another time.

There's no program today.

What brings you here?

You...

Did you sleep here last night?

Well...

(Real shot No agency fee Fully furnished)

(He Xiaoran) Hello, Miss He.

We're calling from the marketing department

of Jifeng Hotel.

Congratulations, you've won a prize.

As a give-back activity

of the open tendering,

we specially selected

some lucky customers

for 90% off room voucher

for the next six months.

You may check in any time

with no limit of days.

Mr. Lin.

I'm not.

We're from the marketing department.

Hello.

Have you found a place to stay?

Yes. Don't worry about me.

Did she find it so soon?

We missed it, Mr. Xiao.

Shall we

do something else

to make it up?

Why didn't you tell me

when you had nowhere to go?

A housemate of ours has gone back to hometown.

There's a room empty.

I could've applied to come

and join you

if I knew there's an empty room.

Staying with you is better than

staying with others.

You come just in time.

We're bored every day.

We may plan

some entertainment

to liven things up.

What do you think? Isn't it good enough?

That's your room.

Let me take you to clean it up.

After attending your open tendering,

I'm rather interested in your

Dajiabang.

I want to hear about their operating condition.

Not to mention others,

Miss He is really lucky.

Even after ruining the open tendering,

she's attracted

you.

The mist was an equipment accident.

If I invest in Dajiabang,

I don't want this rumor

to keep on spreading.

Of course.

Please go through

the introduction of their program.

Dajiabang

is a favorite program of our radio station.

(Sui Mingwei, male, editor)

Audience loss

is rather severe in the recent two years.

(Li Feng, male, intern)

The station actually planned

to call off the program.

Unexpectedly,

these few youngsters

actually brought the program

back to live.

Take a look.

He Xiaoran in particular.

She makes quite an outstanding performance.

Unfortunately,

she ruined the open tendering.

Did that old classmate of yours

cause you

homeless?

He must have

done something behind the open tendering.

What kind of grudge

do you hold against each other?

You and Sui are considered

good friends for over a decade, aren't you?

We're in a bad relationship.

If

he suddenly says

he likes you one day,

what will you do?

My goodness!

I'll beg him

to let me go.

Do you mean...

It isn't him.

I had a crush on him for eight years.

It ended

in the most embarrassing way.

He knows it, too.

What do you plan to do next?

I plan to never see him again.

He's known it anyway.

With his character,

I think he'll treat me with respect.

I still want to eat that tomorrow morning.

It's very delicious.

Is it? Not bad.

Order more next time.

It's too little.

Enough will do. Enough for me.

Mr. He.

Mr. Ma.

Aren't you my lovely

team members?

You...

What?

Call him Mr. Xiao.

Dajiabang's

latest titleholder.

Do we need him?

Wei, mind your words.

He extends

our lives

with real money.

Are you still unhappy about it?

What's suddenly

changed Mr. Xiao?

He actually wants

to sponsor a program at the bottom of the pile.

Do you still have to ask?

It must be the potential

of Dajiabang.

All right, Mr. Xiao.

We'll draft a contract

in the afternoon

before contacting you to sign and stamp on it.

No problem.

He Xiaoran.

Hurry and see him off.

See your old classmate off.

Go now.

Why does she need to see him off?

He has legs, right?

Can't he walk himself?

Stop making a fuss.

Xiao Shangqi.

I've heard so much about your glorious exploits

in Jifeng.

Why?

You didn't have much fun

so you came to a radio station, did you?

Do you think I'm having fun?

Aren't you having fun?

Then it's about you

knowing that I had a crush on you for eight years.

You feel a bit sorry.

You're under pressure.

So you want to make it up

in this way, don't you?

I advise you to save the trouble.

I've long forgotten about it.

We don't owe each other anymore.

We'll go our own way.

Don't think

you can tell me

what to do with my life

after becoming

the titleholder.

No way.

Don't get me wrong.

What's it then?

Jifeng wants to test the water with a radio advertisement.

Dajiabang offers the lowest price.

I believe you?

Jifeng's reputation

has hit rock bottom.

Does it need an advertisement?

Yes.

Jifeng wants to be rated

for the Black Pine Needle's Desirable Hotel.

It's also

the purpose of my business trip.

If you really want nothing

to do with me,

I can give up the sponsorship.

Wait.

The Black Pine Needle is the recent

new list online.

Hotels in the list

aren't that luxurious.

It's mainly about comfort and specialty.

They're especially popular.

But Jifeng...

Will it work?

Make it work then.

He comes for a business trip.

As long as the hotel is listed on Black Pine Needle,

he'll fulfill his business tip.

He can then go back to Hupu.

I see.

Do you plan

to accept the sponsorship?

Of course.

Not only that,

we should work hard

to get the program right.

Let our listening rate

soar with the popularity

of Jifeng,

to see off

my old classmate.

What have you bought?

Is there anything for me?

Dream on.

It's for myself. Electric toothbrush.

All right.

Wait a second.

What's the matter?

You don't have anything else in mind, do you?

What do you mean?

He Xiaoran has nowhere to go.

I'd bring her back in my case.

But I need to

confirm in advance.

You don't have

anything else in mind, do you?

What if I have something else in mind?

Don't lose a friend

out of impromptu.

Whose impromptu?

I wanted to experience

love over time last time.

It changes a little

due to some sudden

people and matters.

The loft is a place

for someone to settle down in peace.

I'll come to you

if you dare harass He Xiaoran

under my watch.

You should

care more about

your boyfriend who uses all your money.

Go away.

All right.

(Name, He Xiaoran)

(Sui Mingwei, male, editor)

(Li Hui, female, editor)

(Li Feng, male, intern)

(Delicious Crayfish)

(Their crayfish)

(has 13 spices. It's delicious.)

(Taste it.)

(Xiao Shangqi,)

(I loved you.)

(I've loved you for eight years.)

(I've long forgotten about it.)

(We don't owe each other in the future.)

(We'll go our own way.)

(Is there no program today?)

(Have you eaten?)

(Are you still at the radio station?)

(I want to talk about)

(the following collaboration with you.)

I'm really surprised

when you showed interest

in the program.

This is where

the program goes on air.

Do you just play at

your advertisers?

Dear sponsor,

would you like me to introduce it?

Sure.

This is the director's room.

The program

is aired on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

It happens to be unavailable today.

Open tendering.

The content after being disrupted by the mist.

Can you talk about it?

Sure.

It's meant to be listened

by the sponsor anyway.

Although Dajiabang

used to be at the bottom

of the listenership pile,

our existence

is to deliver a kind of

persevering faith.

Also, with such faith,

we got on the stage of open tendering.

We're like

a light in the dead night.

It's faint,

but it shines a light on a group of people.

I just don't know

if the group of people

is your customer group,

Mr. Xiao.

It will be.

Because

I was one of them.

They all have left.

Let's play Lego.

Xiao Shangqi,

even when you don't spend money,

you can't always stay in the hotel.

You should go home.

This is

my home from now on.

I knew something was wrong.

You invite everyone to come

every day without a reason.

Did you fight with your father again?

He removed the basketball hoops at home

in case it displeased my brother.

It's been a while.

Didn't he tell you to go back?

He has Xiao Xian and that's enough.

But it's so empty here.

Will you sleep well?

Turn the volume of sports channel to five.

Other than the slightly harsh light,

others are fine.

Use this.

You may sleep

while listening to radio programs at night.

It's too childish.

Yes.

There's also a group of people

like you.

They need some sound to fall asleep.

Let's call it a day.

Come on. I want to go back.

Where are you going?

Have you found a place to stay

so soon?

I don't need to tell you,

do I?

Xiaoran.

I'm taking the stairs, too.

I'm sorry.

For what?

Many things.

No.

Everything.

It's my fault for not considering

your feelings.

In fact, I left

the graduation party

due to an emergency.

I didn't notice what was playing

on the screen either.

I know.

But does it make a difference?

Had you watched

that video back then,

we could've

become like this long ago.

We'd withdraw our hands even when

we accidentally touch each other's.

Just now I...

You actually don't need to feel sorry

or apologize

for not falling for me

or sensing

my feelings.

It's me who wanted to hide it,

so you didn't realize.

And I had

a lot of fun liking you.

I didn't lose anything.

I'm sorry.

Enough.

I've said it.

It's over.

Good job with the open tendering.

The popularity goes up.

Many in the industry

came to ask for a quotation.

I'll make recommendation in a few days.

Sell it and come back to Hupu as soon as possible.

Aren't you too jittery?

What are you referring to?

How much will you get for Jifeng now?

Give me more time.

We can make money

other than making up the loss

caused by Zhao Mingxuan.

This cup isn't nice either.

Shut it down.

This is our one and only

profitable business segment now.

Mr. Lin.

Do you think Jifeng

can be listed on Black Pine Needle?

What did you say?

Black Pine Needle's Desirable Hotel?

Last year,

there's only one hotel in Wusu

listed on the ranking.

It's also a new

international five-star hotel chain.

Work hard

and make Jifeng the second one.

Go for it.

Second?

Is he crazy or am I crazy?

Who's the head chef?

Me.

Are you in charge of food procurement?

Yes.

What's the matter?

The porridge is overnight. The noodle is soggy.

The buns have more green onions than meat.

Jifeng is known to have the worst breakfast.

Customers who take breakfast

are all our room guests.

It's not profitable.

You don't need to come tomorrow onwards.

Lin Zong.

Settle his salary.

You're new so you may not know.

He's poached by us with high salary.

Use the salary

to hire this person.

His noodle is quite delicious.

I may not answer it even if you call.

He said

he may not answer it even if you call.

I want to see

who is willing to manage

the poor restaurant of your poor hotel!

Would you like to check in?

Where's the kitchen?

Ask Mr. Xiao to come here.

Take us there.

Welcome.

I'm sure you all know that

the food in Jifeng is awful.

We need

a new menu.

So I've specially hired

the elite chefs in Wusu.

Do you call these roadside chefs

as elites?

The head

opens a noodle house.

Noodle house?

It's to manage you.

No marketing. No operations.

No dining environment.

It's all about the taste.

Fight your way through the fierce

food and beverage industry.

That's elite.

I lack a head chef.

Let's compete fairly.

Show your best dishes.

The one with the most selected dishes

will be the head chef.

What do you say?

Sure.

Let's begin.

Meng,

aren't you running a noodle house?

Why do you know so many cuisines?

Before opening a noodle house,

he's worked for ten five-star hotels

and opened six restaurants.

Isn't that fascinating?

Mr. Lin.

Don't you think I'm lucky?

I only wanted a taste of noodle.

That's how I discovered a precious.

You're lucky.

It's the last one. Taste it.

It doesn't taste right.

I've been making this dish for over a decade.

No one has ever said

it's not good.

Not bad.

What taste should it be?

Come and eat.

Come and sit.

Sit down.

Sit down.

Sit down.

This is my favorite dish.

My father's best dish,

sweet and sour spare ribs.

It's the best in the universe.

You're so arrogant.

Will it be better than

the hotel?

Ran told me that

your father is busy with work.

You've been staying in the hotel.

Come here

for dinner whenever you have time.

Yes.

Come and dine here.

Move it over there.

Outside food is delicious,

but it's not as nutritious as home-cooked food.

Come on.

Taste my sweet and sour spare ribs.

You aren't used to it, are you?

No.

I never ate one at home.

It tastes quite different.

It's delicious.

It's delicious.

Have more then.

- Yes. - Come on.

Come and taste my prawn.

You should eat it, too.

You've slimmed down lately.

Best in the universe.

Second in the universe.

There's more.

Mr. Xiao has been telling us that

your home-made sweet and sour spare ribs

are the best in the universe.

I know how to make it,

but it's kind of showing off.

Don't worry.

Just do what you normally do.

We'll record the amount of

garnish

and assist you.

Come on. Hurry up.

Thank you.

Salt.

It's almost there.

Turn off the fire.

Does anyone want to try?

Is there anyone...

Miss He,

your home-made sweet and sour spare ribs

are certainly different.

It's delicious.

It's certainly the best in the universe.

I always thought

there's secret recipe

in your homemade dishes.

It's actually

made with kitchen seasonings.

Dishes

are all about the atmosphere.

Half the taste, half the story.

It doesn't taste very good.

But it reminds you of the past.

He Xiaoran,

do you want to work closely together with me?

♪Memory suddenly stops♪

♪Did I miss you too much?♪

♪The junction in the past♪

♪The lonely man has been waiting♪

♪Afraid of hearing that we're just friends♪

♪Many excuses after turning around♪

♪Turning around in the time♪

♪Running towards the road of memory♪

♪I've been searching for so long♪

♪Found the wait that I owed you♪

♪Wanting to be with you♪

♪No more alone and wandering♪

♪I'd like to hold your hands if love can start again♪

♪Being with you♪

♪Not letting go of each other♪