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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 it 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 28]

Old Sun.

Didn't you head to Director Xiao's place today?

Why are you back so soon?

You sure remembered this clearly.

I went to Director Xiao's home last week.

Let's go. Watch your step.

- Isn't it today? - No, it's not.

Oh my, I've lost it now.

You are confused.

The journey, after all, is only a short escape from the pursuit of the meaning of life.

The halftime.

After meeting you

my wandering heart finally found a place to belong.

Find reprieve at Jifeng.

Can we change this phrase? It's hard to say.

Besides, who would even want to hear this on a broadcast?

Me.

One more time.

The journey

after all, is only a short escape from the pursuit of the meaning of life.

It's an intermission.

Xiaoran, your emotions are lacking. Be a little more immersed.

The journey, after all, is only a short escape from the pursuit of the meaning of life. The halftime.

Stop. That was really awkward.

Xiaoran, one more time.

The journey, after all, is only a short escape from the-

Do it again, Xiaoran.

Put in more meotions.

One more time.

Xiaoran, try to recall how it was when you did broadcasts.

Director Xiao, can we have a chat outside?

- I'll head out for a bit. - Okay.

Xiao Shangqi, is this fun?

Lin Zong asked me to come over ad hoc.

I didn't know you'd be recording this clip.

However, I did tell Chief Ma

that Helping Each Other is special to me.

Do think I will believe you?

Xiaoran.

Why do you keep avoiding me? You don't even reply my messages.

Don't you know that cutting all contact is the best you can do for an ex-girlfriend?

I know.

But can't we speak cordially?

Have you never reflected on your change in attitude to me whenever Chen Fei'er appears?

I've contemplated many things lately.

The problem doesn't lie with Chen Fei'er.

Rather, her presence reminds me of why we ended up in this state.

- Xiaoran— - It's true.

Perhaps some of my actions and concern misled you.

I'll apologize to you now.

However, Fei'er's appearance reminded me

that a person can't lose their direction over a sudden rush of blood to the head.

We're no longer people walking down the same path.

What if someone went down the wrong path by mistake?

They can continue heading down that path.

I understand.

You can head back first. I'll go back later.

[Radio Program Department]

Teach Li, sorry about just now. Let's do it again.

No problem.

Director Xiao left, but he left a few words.

He said if you really don't want to record, he agreed to replace you with someone else.

Hey, what did you chat about? He looked upset. You didn't offend him, did you?

Nothing, I didn't say anything.

I'll tell you, this time was arranged by Director Ma.

Regardless of the opinions of others, he even emphasized that you can record a few more times.

We have to show that we're taking this seriously.

Oh, wasn't he the one nit-picking just now?

He wasn't. I was just putting on an act.

But, to be frank,

are you rusty with broadcasting and your voice is in a bad state?

So, Jifeng didn't request for me to record this clip?

It was really Director Ma who arranged it.

But I think we failed with the bootlicking this time.

I was too full of myself.

Since when were you fond of gardening?

Though, He Xiaoran really enjoys such pretenses of beauty.

They're all fake. They can't shield the brutality of reality.

Miss Chen.

You still found this place.

Are you doing this on purpose? Why are you everywhere?

Hey, you're being unreasonable. I arrived first.

I should be suspecting if you're stalking me.

Besides, Xiao Shangqi isn't home. He's probably with He Xiaoran.

He'll only be back late at night.

You don't have to provoke me.

After all, I know where he stays. I have tons of chances to meet him.

Miss Chen.

Actually, it's wise to retreat at the right time and prevent yourself from getting hurt.

So, it's right for you to leave Zhao Mingxuan.

However, have you ever considered why Xiao Shangqi refuses to meet you?

You only have two tests left up ahead.

Hey!

Why am I here?

I need to head home quickly. My son is waiting for me to eat.

Old Wang, we're having a health check here.

We'll return once we're done.

Who are you...

Oh, Old Sun.

Old Sun, I remember now. We're here for a health check. Let's go.

Journalist He, can they really accept our illness?

Will they regret once they see the health report?

Don't worry, I've spoken with them.

Aunty Wang has no children or guardians.

However, I left my number with them. They'll contact me.

The nursing home wants you to conduct a full health check

- so that your health can be assessed for better care. - Great.

That's great. We'll have a home soon.

That guy named Zhao really had it easy though. He did so many horrible things.

Why don't we have a way of retaliating against him?

Exactly.

Can't the TV Station do more than chase away that evildoer?

So many of us were trampled over by him.

Don't worry. Someone like him will definitely be apprehended.

He'll get his just deserts in no time.

Carry on with your tests. This is the place.

- Okay. Over here. - Here you go.

Okay.

Let's go.

You...

I came to collect my medicine.

Your body should be fine now, right?

Are you concerned about me?

If you're sending Old Sun and the rest over for a health check, you can inform me in advance.

I can fetch them here.

By the way, the recording

was really arranged by Chief Ma. I misunderstood you that day.

I'm sorry.

How did you know Zhao Mingxuan is about to be apprehended?

Doesn't Fei'er have evidence on Zhao Mingxuan?

You'll probably retaliate soon.

Are you distancing yourself from me because of this?

Don't overthink things.

I don't have her evidence.

I swore before my dad's grave.

I will reclaim everything he tried to protect.

I know that the very things he wants to protect the most

are the lives of my brother and me.

I will use my own means

to get to the bottom of this.

I don't wish to, nor will I, treat this matter

as a transaction.

Otherwise, I'm no different from Zhao Mingxuan.

Children have the best lives.

A toy can make them so happy.

Kiddo, are you all right?

Pretty lady, I'm sorry.

You're quite brave.

Your hands are cut, but you aren't crying.

My dad told me that wounds will heal.

So, I don't have to be afraid.

What's wrong?

I praised you for being brave, but you're crying now.

If you're out of bubble water, you can just buy more.

My dad is very busy, so he doesn't have time to buy it for me.

- What about your mom? - My mom is far, far away.

What's your name?

I'm Taiyang.

- Well, Taiyang, I'll take you to buy bubble water. - Okay.

Let's go.

- Aunty Fei'er, I gathered the detergent. - Okay.

Let's mix the water, detergent,

and sugar.

All right. Let's mix it.

Try it out.

Yay! You're the best!

It smells nice too!

This is nothing.

When I was young, I didn't even have a bubble machine.

I could play with just a string.

Impressive, right?

By the way, Taiyang, why are you so familiar with this hotel?

Everyone seems to know you.

You can even get stuff from the kitchen.

This is my home. I live here with my dad.

Your home? A child of an employee?

You're like a young Xiao Shangqi.

Aunty Fei'er, you know Uncle Xiao Shangqi?

Taiyang, where does Uncle Xiao Shangqi

usually work?

I made bubble water for you.

Uncle Shangqi and I are friends.

Shouldn't you help me look for him too?

Okay.

I know where Uncle Xiao Shangqi's office is.

- I went there before. - Mm.

Hey, hold on.

Oh dear, my dad doesn't allow me to come here.

It's all right. I'll deal with this wicked uncle.

I won't let your dad find out.

Miss Chen, this is the office area. Customers are prohibited from entering.

Deputy General Manager Lin, I'm here with my friend's child to look for his dad.

Don't scare him, or I'll lodge a complaint about you.

Are you sure this is your friend's child?

- Yeah. - Aunty Fei'er, he's my dad.

Miss Chen, you're looking for Director Xiao, aren't you?

Making use of a child is a little too much.

Aunty Fei'er fixed my bubble machine for me.

Heard that? I helped your son.

Can you leave me alone?

- Director Xiao isn't around. - Lin Zong, you have no right to be making decisions for Director Xiao.

Why do you assume that he doesn't care about me?

What do you even know about our past?

Do you happen to know what I'm in possession of?

I'm torturing myself by living in this shoddy hotel just to find him.

Are you planning to keep us apart forever?

How about this? Give me ten minutes.

Let's meet at the entrance of Jifeng Hotel.

Come on, Taiyang.

Did you have fun today?

I'll treat you to something yummy tonight.

[Yunlan Jifeng Hotel]

You're here. Get on.

Put on your seatbelt.

Where are you taking me?

[Yunlan Jifeng Hotel]

This is the largest market in Wusu.

The deli over there always gives me free fried meatballs.

They even taught me how to cook soup and braise pork knuckles.

I'm really curious. Can a lady from a rich family like you

tell the difference between long beans and French beans.

Celtuce, cabbage, celery, spinach.

Should I head back there and point out silver carp, common carp, crucian carp, and grass carp for you?

I never thought you'd be familiar with buying groceries.

Do you know? Rather than going to the supermarket,

the people here prefer buying groceries at such markets.

Are you kidding me?

Will Xiao Shangqi come to such a place?

Exactly.

It's so crowded and dirty.

If you live in this place for long, you'll buy groceries from here too.

What a waste of time.

You're upset that we call you a waste of money.

I'll beat you to death.

Utter trash.

What have you even given me as I grew up?

You're even bent on ruining what I strived hard to attain.

I don't have money for you. If you push me to my limits, we can burn together.

Aren't you marrying me to get rid of your unpleasant past?

Do you want to have candied haws?

I don't want that. It's filthy and sticky.

- Hello. How much is this? - One for ¥10.

[Sweet Memories]

All done.

- Here you go. - I told you I don't want it.

Have a taste. I have wet tissues for you to wipe your hands.

You aren't here to help Xiao Shangqi, are you?

Don't talk nonsense.

Didn't Xiao Shangqi tell you

that I told him Zhao Mingxuan killed his dad? I've always been his ally.

I know about this, but you deliberately chose to help him, didn't you?

You told him so he'd be indebted to you.

Look, you came over with incriminating evidence on Zhao Mingxuan.

But you refused to tell me anything even after I asked multiple times. You're waiting for him to ask you, right?

You want him to owe you a favor, so he won't ignore you.

Once he feels indebted to you, he'll keep you by his side. After that, you can rebuild a relationship with him, right?

So, you did so much today just for the stuff I have?

Do you think everyone is as calculative as you?

I showed you around this city's market for the whole day

to tell you that He Xiaoran and Xiao Shangqi progressed so far

not through transactions.

Every meal they shared here, every road they walked on, and every day they spent here

wasn't done through a contractual agreement.

What are you trying to say?

That day, you said those flowers were pretenses of beauty.

Do you know that Xiao Shangqi values them like his life?

I have the same question for you. Do you know why Xiao Shangqi refuses to meet you?

That's because he'll never make use of feelings for profit.

I heard Taiyang say that his mother left when he was very young.

A single father who was dumped

shouldn't criticize others. I'm tired, so I'll head back.

Li Hui.

Zheng Jie.

I'm the producer of this record company, and I've heard about you.

I've also heard your song, "Will," online. I admire your talent and want to sign a contract with you.

Just because of "Will"? That was ages ago.

Weren't you performing here last week?

My performance was canceled.

Li Hui, I'm confident that you're the musician I'm looking for.

Thank goodness I returned to pick up something. Otherwise, I would've missed a rising star like you.

Your music is very trendy.

Once you produce tracks, you'll be an instant hit.

Since this is our first meeting, you can take some time to consider.

I'll think about it.

All right.

Is Xiao Shangqi trying to prove to you

that he no longer wants to be Chen Fei'er's lifebuoy?

Is he trying to reconcile with you?

He just wants to keep his promise to his dad.

He won't use himself to trade for anything.

Seems like he's pulled himself together. I'm happy for him.

Is Chen Fei'er bluffing?

Can you two be more serious?

Let's head to a boardgame cafe tomorrow. It's so lackluster playing here.

I can't go tomorrow. I'm busy.

What is it?

I didn't tell you guys about this.

When we were at Brother Hao's place, a music producer heard my singing.

He wants to sign me as an artist and produce music.

Really? That's great.

Sign you on?

What does that mean? Will you still have time to hang out with me?

Are you a big baby?

Can't you eatm, walk about, and live your life by yourself?

Even if I didn't sign on as an artist, I'm at my limit.

My artist contract is none of your business.

I just want to make sure you consider carefully. Don't be in a rush to sell yourself off.

Thanks, but I've thought things through carefully.

Let's continue. Hurry up.

- Oh, it's my turn? - Yeah.

Three. Yay.

I'm home.

Sister Hui.

Why are you here?

I'll take you to a nice place today. There's a new karting shop at the new district.

I won't be going. I'm meeting Brother Jie to talk about work.

Wait.

Why is he so eager to look for you every day?

Brother Jie admires my talent. Got a problem with that?

Sister Hui, this isn't a trivial matter. You have to consider carefully.

Besides, the weather is perfect for karting today. Let's go.

Old Sui.

I know that you haven't gotten over things so quickly,

but you can't continue living like this.

You're scared that I won't have time for you once I sign on with the company.

Right? But I have my goals too.

Making music has always been my dream. You know this.

I'll definitely take this step.

If you're my friend, don't be a wet blanket. Bye.

I don't mean that.

[Yunlan Jifeng Hotel]

Miss Chen.

What are you...

Got a problem? Can't I eat something else? I'm sick of Jifeng's food.

That's not it. If you want to have buns,

Jifeng employees can make use of the kitchen every Friday as part of our benefits.

The ones I make are much more delicious than these. Do you like beef and spring onion buns?

I don't want to eat the buns you make. I've packed up and checked out.

Are you returning to Hupu?

Why do you care where I'm headed?

Dad, Aunty Fei'er!

Slow down.

Why are you back so early?

The kindergarten called just now, but you weren't at the hotel.

A number of children in his class were vomitting.

The children were dismissed to avoid any potential infection.

You'll be in the hotel with me this afternoon.

Let's go to the office. Aunty Xue is busy today.

Don't worry. I'll get someone on leave to look after him.

- Uh... - Taiyang, how about I play with you?

Okay. I want to play with Aunty Fei'er.

Didn't you check out?

Thanks to your care for the past few days, I'll do something kind to repay your criticisms.

- Let's go, Taiyang. - Let's go.

Let's go.

Aunty Fei'er, I'll teach you.

Draw an "R" first.

Join it up. Draw a face.

A nose.

A mouth, eyes, and hair.

Does it look good?

It does.

[Little One Go To Explore]

Taiyang.

What is this?

That's a photobook my dad made for me.

He said that children can't remember anything, so he recorded everything for me.

By the way, Aunty Fei'er, do you remember your childhood?

My childhood?

I want to forget all of that. Such meaningless and childish days.

Aunty Fei'er, I can't read these words. Can you read them out?

Tonight, the hotel was too busy.

I bathed and fed Taiyang with milk.

I didn't put him to sleep at the right time.

Instead, I left him to play alone at the childcare center.

After an hour of excitement, he was tired and hungery. He cried for over ten minutes.

This was the first time he cried like this. I was very heartbroken and remorseful.

Today, I fed Taiyang fruits for the first time. A large apple.

I'm worried he couldn't digest it well, so I steamed it for five minutes.

Since it's a fruit, I couldn't mix it into the rice powder or freeze it.

So, I could only leave a box of it for the noon. Taiyang's expression made it clear that it was really sour.

Taiyans has been enjoying a book called "Xiao Bo's Farm Visits" lately.

He can identify all the animals on each page.

When he cries, I'll tell him we're meeting Xiao Bo and he'll stop.

I brought Taiyang to eat dumplings. He tasted some of the spicy clams.

After enduring the taste for a while, he asked me if he could use tissue to wipe his tongue.

Taiyang's first ambition is to be a train diver. I have to record this down.

Taiyang is attending kindergarten today. My son is growing up.

Deciding his clothes every morning

is harder than any job.

Today, Taiyang asked about his mom for the first time.

I told him all blessings are showered down by his mom.

Son, being able to feel blessed is a wonderful ability.

This isn't luck or fate.

One day, you'll be able to conjure it too.

Stay alert at night.

Deputy General Manager Lin, look at this.

Deju's prince rendezvous with a mysterious woman overseas.

He seems to have recovered from his heartbreak.

Even though two men fought over Miss Chen at the wedding,

she ended up with nothing.

Hey, extend her stay here.

Charge me for her room fees.

When you hand her the room card, tell her our hotel has a discount of three free nights with every five-night stay.

Isn't she returning to Hupu?

If she really wants to return to Hupu, she wouldn't have volunteered to look after Taiyang.

I think she doesn't have anywhere to go.

Thinking about it, she hasn't been eating at the restaurant lately.

She must be low on cash.

- Got it. Do as I told you. - Sure.

Darned brat.

You wear out shoes as fast as I do. I need to buy a new pair for you again.

Why are you so early?

I just started making these.

It'll take some time for the buns to be done.

Don't underestimate my cooking skills.

This is the best benefit that retains Jifeng's employees.

Do you know how to make buns?

You're pretty skilled with your hands.

- This is supposed to be a woman's task. - What do you mean?

Gender discrimination?

In this world, there isn't anything men are incapable of.

There isn't anything women are incapable of either.

Take me as an example.

I brought Taiyang up alone.

He was barely one years old.

Diapers, milk powder, baby products...

I was completely clueless.

I've come to a realization.

This society is supported by the two pillars of the internet and technology.

Men can be good mothers.

That's true. Mommy Lin.

I didn't get to thank you

for choosing Taiyang's clothes back then.

By the way, what are you plans?

What's the matter? Are you trying to parent me too?

- Are you trying to find a fashion consultant for your son? - That's not it.

It was a casual question.

A few days ago, I saw news on Zhao Mingxuan.

That's... not unusual.

After all, there will be a third Chen Fei'er

and a fourth one.

However, to be frank,

who is prettier?

You're better than her

in more than your looks.

I-I think the buns I was steaming are done.

I'll take a look.

They're freshly steamed. Come over.

Have a taste.

Hot buns warm up the stomach. Hurry up.

Don't scald yourself.

How is it?

As a child, I really loved

my mom's handmade beef and spring onion buns.

But she only made them when my brother craved them.

I could only eat one each time.

If I ate too much and got fat, no one would want me.

I'll make as many buns as you want in the future.

Hello.

Why are you at the cement factory this late in the night?

I'll send Xiao Mo to fetch you back.

Okay.

Was that Xiao Shangqi?

He's been investigating Zhao Mingxuan tirelessly.

Lately, he visited all the concrete plants and cement factories in Wusu.

He thinks he's young, so he doesn't rest.

Oh.

Let me meet him once.

[Yunlan Jifeng Hotel]

I heard his secretary say that these are the real documents for those two projects.

The documents at the company is fake.

Zhao Mingxuan locked up these two documents in his safe.

I left in a hurry and only managed to photograph a few pieces.

So, it's definitely incomplete.

That's fine.

As long as we have leads, we won't be searching for a needle in a haystack.

Why?

I'm pretty fond of Wusu.

I want to start afresh in this place.

Don't worry, I'll start afresh on my own.

Xiao Shangqi, you know me well.

For so many years, I've lived such a calculated life.

After coming to Wusu, I realized

that a planned life lacks surprises.

I finally understand that it takes skill to be blessed.

I can't rely on luck, fate, or transactions.

So, I want to find out

if I can achieve what I want by moving forward with uncertainty.

Thank you.

I'll get going.

I'll send two reliable people to investigate in Hupu.

There's no need.

I know someone even more suitable for this task.

Brother.

Xiao Qi, I know that you wouldn't even mind killing him,

but we have to calm down.

This can't count as evidence.

We have to discuss

our plans right away.

Let me think about this.

During Yunlan's 10th Anniversary,

Dad gifted us this brooch when we wore suits for the first time.

Dad asked about it before, but you said you lost it.

I didn't think you'd still have it.

In my heart, it was lost once.

I found it back.

Brother, we have to protect Yunlan.

Fine.

Fine.

Mingxuan.

I want to speak with you.

I'm the biggest shareholder of Yunlan right now.

I call the shots here.

Please spare me.

Please?

Okay.

See you later.

Zhao Mingxuan! I'll never forgive you!

President Zhao.

Please don't misunderstand.

He didn't come to apologize.

He's here to beg for a way to survive.

Xiao Xian!

- Just you wait! I won't let you guys ruin my dad's hard work! - Fine.

We can go our separate ways from now on.

We'll fulfill Dad's dying wish in our own way.

Deal?

This act by you two

sure is dramatic.

It's time for the trap we've set to take the stage.

- It'll be a tough battle. - Don't worry.

As long as you and your brother are united, you'll definitely turn the tide.

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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 from 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 ♫