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'It Is But Only a Goodbye' - Victoria Song

♫ The arc of time, ♫

♫ it has marked out the boundaries ♫

♫ A hasty farewell, ♫

♫ brings endless thoughts of good times ♫

♫ Lets me escape and indulge in an unfamiliar time without you ♫

♫ It is but only a goodbye ♫

♫ It is but only a reunion ♫

♫ The changes after leaving you, I try to mention only in passing ♫

♫ Then I try to explain to myself over and over, the sacrifices I've made once upon a time ♫

[Almost Lover]

[Episode 15]

Since you've liked me for so long,

I'll return the favor.

How are you going to do it?

Be careful.

Here. Come over here.

Lie down.

- This picture is not bad. - Not bad.

Let bygones be bygones.

Xiaoran.

Why are you here?

I came here before dawn.

I wanted to let you sleep in before waking you up.

- What's going on? - Sorry, Xiaoran.

I drank a lot yesterday,

so I don't really remember what happened later on.

- Are you using blacking out as an excuse? - No, I'm not at all.

It was my fault.

My bad. I'm sorry.

So how are you going to make up for it?

I heard from the lobby manager of the hotel.

I also know why you were mad yesterday. It was my fault.

I thought if I told you, you would get me wrong.

- Why are you showing me this? - Chen Fei'er did come to my room that morning,

saying she would order breakfast in my bedroom. I couldn't make her go.

Then I got out of the room.

Xiaoran, I know that at Hupu,

we have a lot of memories there.

Some of them aren't quite happy.

I can't change them,

but at least I hope that both of us can get along now.

Don't let those unhappy memories upset you.

Oh, last night...

we didn't fight for real, did we?

Or you didn't hit me hard?

Last night,

you suddenly made a confession to me.

Truth comes out in wine.

You said you liked me.

You especially liked me. You liked me so much you couldn't help it.

That sounds like something I'd say.

Besides the confession,

didn't I show more love?

Will you have breakfast with me then?

- I haven't cleaned up myself yet. - I don't mind it.

Let me say this up front. I didn't eavesdrop at all.

I only heard the breakfast part.

I happen to have food at home. Do you want to come in and eat with us?

I'd love to.

Come on in.

Here. Try it.

My mom made it specially for you. It helps you sober up.

- Thank you. - No problem.

I heard that you asked Xiaoran to pick you up last night.

How much did you drink?

Uncle, I won't do that again.

Why are you such a light drinker?

Come over tonight. I'll let you drink more.

Drink... Drink more?

If you get drunk on the first day, keep drinking the next day.

Then you'll become a heavier drinker.

- Don't talk nonsense! - It's not nonsense.

Oh, you both like this dish.

I made more and stored it in the fridge.

Whenever you come over, you can eat it.

- Thank you. - No problem.

By the time you go back, I'll have taught Xiaoran how to make it.

This is very tricky to make.

Why don't you teach me? I'll learn it first.

How come you have time to learn it?

Chengsen's order could expand the business outside Deju by 20%.

Why did you terminate it?

I'll find a better partner.

I'm aware of what's going on. Director Lan called me.

Why didn't you go ahead and sign the contract?

You know,

Director Lan said to support me in order to beat Xiao Xian.

When I took over Yunlan, I'd share profits with him.

Now that we have Zhao Mingxuan to deal with, we're all being careful.

If all our business partners had all kinds of ambitions,

we'd only struggle more.

Yunlan would definitely be sacrificed as they competed against Deju.

Maybe it's because I'm old now.

I thought... People thought that the two of you had a conflict.

We wouldn't have to explain it.

Then people would let their guard down.

Now it looks like a sore point they can take advantage of.

From now on, I'll be the contact person.

When the business is done, I'll leave it to Xiao Xian.

Did your brother tell you something?

This is my own idea.

After the wedding is over, I'm going back to Wusu.

You still want to go back?

I don't understand why you keep wanting to go back.

It is something I find valuable that you will never be able to provide for me.

Are you talking about He Xiaoran?

Xiao Qi,

I always thought you wanted to go back to Wusu for the so-called competition.

Of course, you're young. You're young and reckless. I get it all.

But you can't always have thoughts that will get you nowhere.

Giving up on your future because

of a relationship.

Give up?

I was the one who was given up on.

I have no idea how you know about He Xiaoran.

I hope you'll do nothing to her. She has nothing to do with you.

I'm her boyfriend's father, so she has something to do with me of course.

Yes. A father that was absent during all the important moments in my life.

Or rather, a father who treats me like a tool.

Xiao Qi!

Mr. Xiao, Doctor Sun has arrived.

Okay.

We can finally spend time together. How great.

Yes.

What's wrong?

Today is my father's birthday.

Uncle likes to play golf,

so you want to gift him a golf club?

He's surely going to be happy.

Forget it. Once I show up, he'll get mad.

Let's go.

I'll give Chen Fei'er the wedding proposal in a bit. You can go home first.

Fei'er, the initial draft of the wedding proposal is already out.

Take a look. Let's decide the style.

Why don't we eat out in a bit and talk about it?

I need to go home later.

How's your relationship been with your family? Actually I always think your dad–

That's my family's business, which has nothing to do with you.

Alright. I won't talk about that anymore.

Since you're going home, I can eat out with Xiaoran.

We need to discuss the clothing anyways.

Hello Xiaoran, where are you right now?

You're at Xiao Shangqi's house?

Have you both met each other's parents?

Xiao Shangqi!

Miss Xiao, what kind of food do you like? I'll go prepare some food.

Can you make sweet and sour ribs? Xiao Shangqi likes to eat it too.

Okay.

So Xiao Shangqi has favorite dishes?

He likes to eat sweet and sour ribs, roasted eggplants and crawfish.

We rented a house in Wusu and we cook often.

Try his food when you have a chance.

He cooks and rents an apartment by himself.

He's used to living in a 5-star hotel. I didn't know he could live in an apartment.

Did you know that Xiao Shangqi used to listen to radio shows before he could fall asleep?

I didn't.

That's his habit since childhood.

Staying in a luxurious 5-star hotel is nothing to compare with the comfort of having parents around.

I thought he enjoyed being alone.

Ever since his elder brother got injured, he's become more rebellious.

And more seclusive.

It was really hard to discipline him.

He mentioned this to me, too.

He told you about it?

Actually during that accident, it wasn't just Brother Xiao Xian that got hurt.

You've always asked him to assist his brother, reminding him to make up for his brother's injury.

But if you think about it,

Xiao Shangqi was only 8 years old then.

Over all these years, he's been blaming himself and feeling guilty.

But more importantly, he felt sad because you've ignored him.

Haven't you been asking me what's good about Wusu?

In fact, Wusu is just a small town.

If you ride a shared bike, you can travel from town east to west within one hour.

But for Xiao Shangqi,

there are his friends, and people he cares about.

What he's always wanted is nothing but the feeling of home.

Why are you back so soon?

- Chengsen... - Where's He Xiaoran?

In the backyard.

Wait, what happened?

Push gently.

You're a girl, but you've got a lot of strength.

Xiao Shangqi, welcome back.

Dad. Why didn't you tell me before you asked her to come here?

What? Are you afraid that I would kidnap her?

The golf club you bought for your father...I brought it here. Your father loves it.

You're very generous. But it's more good-looking than useful.

I don't assume that you'd blame the club for missing a ball at your age.

Time for lunch! Miss He, this way please.

Thank you. Let's go eat, uncle!

Okay, let's go eat.

Xiaoqi, your girfriend is a very interesting person.

What did my father tell her?

Well, I wouldn't eavesdrop! But Miss He

does understand the flowers and plants here. I saw her and your father

fiddling with the plants and flowers here in the backyard for quite a long time. I think your father likes her a lot.

Well...would you like some liquor?

Oh, I'll pass. Thanks, uncle.

Okay.

I'll just pour some for ourselves then.

How's your wedding preparation going?

I heard that you've invited a pianist as your performer?

We invited a famous overseas Chinese pianist here in China, Shen Meng.

He'll play duet with the bride during the wedding.

He really thinks his fiancee is something!

How's it going with the candidates for General Manager?

We've found a few candidates who have studied overseas. It shouldn't be a big problem.

Do you always talk about work when you're eating?

Just eat.

The birthday noodle is are here!

As Miss He suggested, I've only made one piece of noodle for today.

Uncle, may your good fortune be as boundless as the East China Sea and life be as long as South Mountain! Happy Birthday and wish you all the luck!

Okay.

Thank you.

Uncle, eat the noodle. Don't break it.

I'm already at this age. There's no need to follow these rules.

It's important. You know, at my birthday, my mother said it many times.

But when I ate the birthday instant noodles, I broke it. Guess what?

- What? - I had bad luck for the whole day.

I think you were quite lucky that day.

Yeah, it wasn't too bad.

But uncle, I believe you'll be even luckier if you don't break it.

I'll try my best.

Go for it!

Come on, come on.

Almost there.

Almost there!

Woo-hoo!

Water.

Drink some water.

I'm fine.

Are you okay, uncle?

Yeah, I'm fine.

Sir, Mr. Cheng just called us. He's asking you to play golf together tomorrow.

I haven't been playing golf with them for quite a long time.

Okay, pack the golf club that Xiao Qi bought for me tomorrow.

Okay.

Dad, I'll go with you tomorrow.

Okay.

Come on, cheers.

Happy Birthday, uncle!

Eat some food.

My dad asked to meet with you, how could you not tell me about it?

Your older brother came and found me and said your dad wanted to see me.

I thought that since it was his birthday it would be rude to refuse.

I sent you a message about it.

I was so quick to come see you, I accidentally left my phone at the wedding company.

Were you worried that your dad was going to give me millions of dollars force me to to break up with you?

-You have seen too many dramas. -Yeah, right.

By the way

when did you buy those golf clubs?

I just happened upon them and bought them.

Let me tell you, even though your dad didn't say it, when he laid eyes on those golf clubs

I could tell that he was very happy. Otherwise he won't have to teach me to play golf.

Xiaoran

You don't actually have to do these things for me.

Actually, I think your dad is more welcoming than I thought.

He also asked me a lot of questions about the things I was doing in Wusu.

What did he ask?

"Do they have anything good to eat?" "Have you become accustomed to the food?" Also "How is the weather in Wusu?"

And he asked about what we do when we aren't at work.

He cares about this stuff?

I was also surprised.

I thought that as a father, he didn't really understand his own children.

When I saw the way he beat around the bush to ask about you

I thought, it's not that he doesn't care about you

it's only that you have already been so distant with each other for so many years.

He doesn't know how to communicate with you anymore, but he interacts with me, an outsider, with more ease.

True, this time

I felt that he had aged a lot

his body is not that same as it used to be.

So this time let's take advantage of our time here in Hupu

let's get to know him and improve our relationship with him.

Sounds good.

That hit was not bad.

You've improved, Old Man.

I studied with you.

Okay, okay. You studied with me.

Good morning.

Good morning.

-Dad. -You drink a lot yesterday.

How did you know that?

With such high evaluations my confidence has multiplied.

You should control your alcohol intake.

If you don't control your drinking, it will be hard to convince people that you can handle growing the business.

-How is your tolerance so low? Come over this evening, I'll give you

- a complete hangover. - A complete hangover?

Drink a lot on the first day, continue to drink the next day, then you're alcohol tolerance will

raise to the next level.

Dad.

Do you have time for a complete hangover tonight with me?

What?

Drink a lot on the first day, and then drink again on the second day. A complete hangover.

After that, your acoholic tolerance will become better.

Where did you come up with such a ridiculous idea?

Good play. It seems you really like playing golf.

Are you kidding, Uncle Gao?

I just like the feeling accomplishment I get

from the careful control it takes to hit a ball into a hole from several meters away.

Then you must also be able to handle business with skill and ease.

By the way, President Gao, the contract between Zhisheng and the operator is coming to an end.

Right. The operator currently wants to renew the contract.

He suggested entering the Southeast Asian market in the next three years.

Xiao Qi

What do you think about their suggestion?

In my opinion, rather than come in late to the already developed Southeast Asian market

it's better to keep developing in the current battleground.

Not bad. It seems he did his homework.

Uncle Gao, even if you were to enter the market overseas, Southeast Asia is not the best option.

Based on my understanding, the foreign operator you are using has had poor performance for the past two years.

They're shrinking their business portfolio back to their Southeast Asia headquarter. The biggest beneficiary of this effort

is themselves.

If it was Yunlan that could have a contract with Zhisheng

we would certainly bring extensive growth in the long run, and bring Zhisheng to the next level.

Old Xiao, he's even more straightforward than you.

Alright, I'll give you a chance. First write up a plan and I'll take a look.

But I have one condition, the person in charge

needs to be in the Huadong estate headquarters in Hupu.

Can you manage that?

First President Gao should see the plan.

Okay.

Xiao Qi, you played well today.

You left a good impression on President Gao. When will you start planning?

I don't have a plan, I just wanted to help you play your game.

That restaurant was so good, I need to bring you sometime.

By the way, Xiaoran, your training is ending soon, when you are you going back?

After the wedding.

Hupu is a great place, and you're giving it up for that place.

Is it so great there? I've never been.

It's like never-never land, you need to see it sometime. Talking about it makes me want to go back.

He Xiaoran.

Xiaoran.

-I'll take my leave. -Bye.

Why are you guys here?

I missed you so much.

Your participating in the wedding?

Yeah.

My mom spent a lot of money on it for me to "broaden my horizon".

What kind of horizon is that?

You don't understand.

They call it a wedding, but to this hotel circle, it's the leading socializing feast of the industry.

She's spent the money, and you're here. Why not?

Also I'm relieving Hui of her lovelorn.

Stop, I came to see Xiaoran.

How is Helping Each Other?

It's improved. We got more staff during the last two days, they say our broadcast time will be adjusted.

They're broadcasting the content we've prepared before these days.

That's awesome! You should feel proud.

Let me tell you, these past few days Lao He has been walking around with his nose up in the air, bragging to everyone

"For several evening, we have broadcasted everyday."

We have returned to the peak of the year.

Where do you to live?

Lao He found a participating hotel for me, and gave senior employees a discount.

I can see you guys are happy in Hupu.

I'll speak first. Li Hui, come stay at my place tonight.

Okay.

How come we just got here and you already let me be alone.

Oh well, you're paying. I'll add meat.

All you do is eat.

Why are both of you hitting me?

I brought you some food.

Great, it's perfect for our girls night.

Chicks before dicks.

But if they can come to the wedding, that you be great. I will be busy for a while, so they can accompany you.

I'll think about it.

Once the wedding is done, should we drive back?

This way there will be lots of scenic spots on the way, it will be like a self-guided tour. How does that sound?

Do you want to return to Wusu?

Of course.

Even though Wusu has it's perks, Hupu also has it's perks.

When I stay at home, at least I can see me parents, but in Wusu I finally became a reporter.

I haven't had enough time with the news. Hupu's pace of life is fast

and I haven't seen my friends much. But, Wusu

is better because I can see my friends from Helping Each Other often.

What about you? Don't you miss the people at Jifeng? And Lin Zong and Tai Yang?

What did you do about the plants at your house?

Succulents can usually last a few days on their own, but can the Bird of Paradise go without water?

What is it?

Nothing.

Let's go back and water it together.

Ranran's new pajamas fit you nicely!

Oh, right, I brought you a toothbrush.

The electric toothbrush head, I've already changed it.

There are a lot of different modes you can use.

Thanks, auntie.

I already have one, Xiaoran gave me one.

Oh really? That's good.

Then you'll know how to use it.

Just look at you. Ranran is always saying that you and your other Wusu friends

are always taking good care of her. Thank you.

Xiaoran's the one the takes care of me.

We missed her so we came to see her.

Look at that. Why is your friend so nice.

Let's us talk a bit.

Okay, then have fun talking.

I'll go to sleep.

Two sleep early too.

Goodnight. - Goodnight.

Your mom is so nice.

You have 2 now.

One in Wusu, one in Hupu.

Okay, okay.

How is it?

I saw you and Xiao Shangqi outside the doorway just now, it seems like you love each other dearly.

All solved?

I think you are right.

Chen Fei'er must have been stirring the pot on purpose.

Right let me tell you.

One time when Xiao Shangqi was drunk

she purposefully sent me a text to tell me about it.

It said that it was because there was a person in the wine store who brought up their past.

I don't understand this person. She is getting married soon.

What is the point of doing things like this?

Some people just like to wreak havoc on other people's lives to gain attention.

You will just have to get used to it.

Fight back at whatever's coming at you.

However, once the wedding is done

I will return to Wusu with Xiao Shangqi.

Out of sight, out of mind.

How about you?

What kind of poison required you to come back to Hupu to cure it?

Nothing.

It can't be that you still haven't gotten over Tang Yan, right?

Get over?

It's just

I can't touch a guitar.

What do you mean?

When I hold a guitar, I get sick all over.

It could be that I played with Tang Yan too much in the past.

It's only guitar, I don't need it to survive,

Don't fret. Use this time

to cultivate a new hobby.

I can teach you Taekwondo.

That sounds interesting.

Let's ask Sui Mingwei to be my sparring partner.

Sounds good.

I've never studied Taekwondo before, I want to learn.

Treat Sui Mingwei like a sandbag, tomorrow you can start hitting him.

Fighting a man hand-to-hand.

First you should bodyslam him.

I'm so happy you guys could come to Hupu.

We are also very happy to see you.

I saw your plan.

Your perspective is very original.

Your analysis is also very thorough, I really like it.

Asking me to specially come here can't be just to hear that you are satisfied.

If you want to collaborate with me, I'll agree.

But I need you to stay in Hupu to oversee operations yourself.

Executing the operations plan can't be run by just one person

it needs a whole group.

Wulan needs to pick the best talent there is.

Of course.

But the person in charge of this outstanding group needs to be you.

This plan is only on paper.

Whether or not Wulan can pull it off, in reality

I've taken a gamble.

Finding clients and signing clients on are not easy

but they are nothing compared to retaining clients.

I know your intentions behind seeking out Zhisheng.

I should warn you

getting rid of Deju will not be easy.

The three of you in the Xiao family are trying hard to do the impossible.

If you aren't in the frontlines to fight with everything you have, how will you succeed?

You are either underestimating Zhao Mingxuan or underestimating Zhisheng's business.

Uncle Gao, give me some more time.

Okay.

I heard that Yunlan is in contact with Zhisheng's President Gao.

It seems Xiao Shangqi is expanding Yunlan's plan in Hupu.

He wants to suppress Deju's business proportion.

President Zhao, Miss Chen has arrived.

Let her enter.

Continue.

I heard that when he was delivering the invitation, he purposefully won over a lot of people.

So that explains it. He can do things of his own volition.

"Playing" no longer works the same as it used to in the Xiao family.

What is Xiao Zhenyun saying now?

Recently he has been supporting Xiao Shangqi at every social function.

It seems to be in order to getting rid of the rumors of tension between father and son

and lay a foundation for future development.

He really is an old fox.

I want to replace him, but I don't want to let him walk in front of me.

Make an appointment for me to see President Gao immediately. I want to meet with him.

Okay.

This set of makeup looks best on you.

Put some make-up on Sister He.

No need.

You are the one getting married. As long as you are pretty, everything is fine.

Are there any new hair accessories?

Bring them here, let's choose one together.

Okay.

That night when you went back, Xiao Shangqi was fine, right?

In our circle, we like to play jokes.

I hope you don't mind.

Right now we have each found our own happiness.

Say you,

you've had a crush on Xiao Shangqi for so long.

Nothing came out of it before, but you ended up together anyways.

Xiao Shangqi doesn't think

that him and I have a future together either.

Do you think there's a possibility of that changing in the future too?

Chen Fei'er, can you please just get married and stop trying to mess with me?

I know some people have cold feet before the wedding.

- Regardless of whether or not that's true in your case, you still wouldn't gain anything if we broke up. - I...

Alright, go do your hair.

It's just a few pieces of hair and it's taken you over three hours. Come on, be good.

Are you sure you don't need a ride?

No, I'm going to see Xiao Shangqi and it's not on the way.

You're so clingy. How are you going to do long-distance?

What do you mean long-distance?

Shangqi didn't tell you he was staying in Hupu?

I knew because I'm with Zhao Mingxuan.

There's a lot more room for business here.

The Xiaos are waiting for him to show what he's made of.

You're not going to stop him, are you?

You don't have to worry about our relationship.

Let's go.

He's that persistent?

Fine.

Come up with a good excuse to reject him.

Don't offend Mr. Gao.

I thought you would allow me to stay.

Where you go is your choice.

You've done so much for me and your brother over the years.

Perhaps it's too late to be saying this now.

But you've made your choice

and I support you.

As for Yunlan, we're not in a rush.

We can take our time.

Your room is ready.

Make sure to stay at home often when you're back in Hupu.

Okay.

I'll be leaving.

Director Xiao, you took time out of your busy schedule to meet with us.

You don't mind do you?

I'm sorry I haven't had the time to entertain you guys. It's my fault.

We're meeting you here because we were worried you'd treat us with too much hospitality.

They went to the night market and got a lot of food,

so they asked us to help them finish them.

Why do your eyes look so bloodshot?

I didn't even notice earlier.

Do they?

It's probably because I didn't sleep well last night.

We have so much food already. Can you not add to our plate?

Not add what to your plate?

Dog food. (T/N: Slang used to describe a couple's lovey-dovey actions in public)

Let's talk about something more serious.

Didn't we agree to stay in the scenic spot for a night on our return trip?

Xiaoran and I chose a homestay.

It's very nice and difficult to book.

It's also difficult to cancel after it's booked.

So do we need to discuss

when we're making our return trip?

How's about it?

Will you be returning with us when the wedding is over?

Should be.

Does that mean you can or can't?

Give us a definite answer.

How's this.

I'll book the room. Okay?

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'Everyone Knows I Love You' - Liu Yuning

♫ My memories have suddenly halted ♫

♫ Is it because I've been missing you for too long? ♫

♫ At that intersection in the past, ♫

♫ there's a lonely person has been waiting all this time ♫

♫ I'm most afraid of the phrase, "We're just friends" ♫

♫ After turning around, there are so many excuses ♫

♫ to turn back the time ♫

♫ I'd run towards that intersection in my memory that I've looked passed for too long, ♫

♫ And give back the waiting I owe you in the first place ♫

♫ I want a future of you and I where ♫ ♫ neither one of us are drifting alone ♫

♫ If there's a reunion in love, I would want to hold your hand ♫

♫ When I'm by your side, ♫

♫ we will not let go ♫