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♪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 34=

See.

How long have we

not eaten together?

I suddenly realized today that

being casual

is better than being an artist.

What do you mean?

Ever since you signed the contract,

you'd pull a long face

every time we meet.

You looked really depressed.

I think

it's more important to me

that you're happy

instead of

being famous.

We used to be

so carefree

hanging out together.

We didn't need to care about anything.

Anyway,

I, Sui Mingwei,

will support you

no matter what you want to do

and regardless of the outcome.

I won't let you fall.

Hello, Mr. Sun.

Miss He.

I want to provide news to you.

There's news again?

There are migratory birds near the homestay?

Yes.

Okay.

I got it.

I'll let my superior know.

It's Mr. Sun again?

He's treating you as the hotline.

He's experiencing the stay in Jifeng Homestay now?

He's experiencing for a week there.

He didn't experience much,

but he has given me

a lot of news.

I think

someone is teaching him what to do.

Okay.

Go take a look.

I think Mountain Linglong

is developing well these two years.

If there are migratory birds,

it means that

the ecosystem in Wusu is well protected.

Okay, I'll go there now.

Okay.

(Jifeng Elderly Homestay)

I saw it

this morning

when I was walking around here.

Where's the exact location?

I think it's here

or there.

There.

Mr. Sun,

you've pointed

at the entire homestay.

I'm old and I can't remember well.

Anyway, let Qi

bring you

to walk around.

You'll surely see something.

Look.

The view here is nice.

It's suitable for a walk.

Mr. Sun.

Mr. Sun.

Good morning.

I think Mr. Sun and the rest

have a strategist.

You're thinking too much.

Elderly people

like to gather around.

They

just want you to visit them often.

Didn't you say that

we need to be more patient with them?

Are you thirsty?

Do you need some water?

I brewed this

kumquat tea this morning.

It's good for your throat.

No need.

Do you want it?

Just drink a little.

I'm not thirsty.

Are you tired

from working?

If you can stop

telling lies,

my job would be easier.

Listen.

It sounds like a bird flock.

Looks like Mountain Linglong's ecosystem

is really not bad.

There might really be

migratory birds migrating here.

Did you see there are how many types of birds?

There were

sparrows.

And also...

The information says that

the primary level of bird viewing is that

everything seems like sparrow to you.

Xiaoran.

We haven't been together like this

for a while.

Xiao Shangqi.

Don't frighten it.

Okay.

That should be

Eurasian hoopoe.

It seems like there are many migratory birds

here.

It's worth it for us to research about this.

Let's take a look there.

Okay.

(New Wings Bridge)

Well,

you shouldn't

joke like that anymore.

I know.

We're close,

right?

When the atmosphere is right

and the emotions are stirred,

we could've done

something ridiculous.

But

we've known

each other for many years,

right?

We grew up,

ate and lived

together since young.

We know about

our past well.

We can't be

like that,

right?

Do you have feelings?

I do.

I admit that I was a little impulsive that day,

but I went home

and gave it a thought.

I think I really

have fallen in love.

It's miraculous.

It doesn't really make sense.

We've kissed.

Why not

we be serious

and verify it?

Hui,

let's call it a day.

Take a rest first.

Okay.

(Sui Mingwei)

(Jifeng Elderly Homestay)

This batch of good is not bad.

Just send it to me

when you're done.

Okay.

No problem.

This is cucurbit flute.

Li Hui has promised to help them

to form an elderly band.

Mr. Xiao, you're quite influential.

Do you think

she comes here for me?

What are you trying to say?

I'll be waiting for He Xiaoran

until she says yes

to start the relationship over again with me.

Why are you telling me this?

Are you still taking me

as your rival?

Li Hui came here today

after verifying

that you're coming.

I'm telling you that

I'll be waiting for He Xiaoran.

Yes.

But for Li Hui,

if you continue

delaying it,

I'm not sure if she'd wait for you.

Why is the suona broken?

Look at mine.

I don't know what you're talking about.

Mr. Sui.

Are you here to deliver fragrance?

Thank you, Mr. Sui.

We're discussing about

what program to rehearse.

Really?

What do you youngsters

like to hear?

I like old songs.

Like

Auld Lang Syne.

This song is nice.

I know this song.

Let me sing for you.

Should auld acquaintance...

Okay, carry on.

I'm leaving now.

Mr. Sui, I'm still singing.

Let them go as they're busy.

Let's...

Let's practice.

What song are we practicing?

Sui Mingwei.

You're not a boy

in your first love.

Why are you pretending?

You know if this feeling

is love or not.

You can't control it.

Well,

I do have something on in the fragrance factory.

I've told Li

that I just want to be

a real musician.

He's agreed.

Isn't that great?

I've got to know some

new independent musicians.

We're having the same ambition.

Maybe

I'll leave Wusu for a while

and go out with them

to write some songs

and perform.

That's not bad.

Just go ahead.

We're good friends.

If you need me to do anything here,

just let me know.

Sui.

Do you really think it's not possible

for us to get together?

Li Hui.

You've never been on

my list of romance relationships.

You'll never be on that list.

Wei,

try this squab.

It's really nice.

I ordered this for you.

I'll eat this last.

Look at you.

You're always like this.

You always keep your favorite food

until the end.

Hui is different though.

She will eat her

favorite food first.

What a coincidence.

You both like to eat

the same food.

So, whatever you keep till the end,

she'll eat it all.

Wei,

I haven't seen Hui for a while.

What is she doing?

Mother.

Am I

not reliable at all?

Well,

did you fall out of love again?

There's something

that I've never thought of.

I might not be able to take it.

What's it?

What's happened, Wei?

What's going on?

Do you need money?

It's okay.

I'll sponsor you,

okay?

Here.

Eat more.

We wanted to gather for your leave,

but Sui said he has something on suddenly

and can't make it.

Look at you.

You're finally free

and Sui becomes busy.

He's avoiding me.

Such a coward.

Why is he avoiding you?

I kissed him.

Who did you kiss?

I realized I like him.

What's going on?

Tell me.

Look at how nosy you are.

What's going on?

A few days back,

I just realized that

Li signed me up as a singer

because Sui has gone

to many record labels

to deliver my demo.

I don't know why.

Maybe I was moved.

Maybe I was

impulsive.

So, I kissed him.

But actually when I think back,

isn't he my best friend?

We'd always step up

for each other.

But why did

I kiss him?

I don't understand.

I don't understand.

But the only thing that I'm sure of

is the feeling of having goosebumps

can't lie.

I like him.

I like him very much.

Did you notice that

after he fell in love with you,

he has changed a lot.

Did you notice that

he's become so faithful

to life and relationship?

Sui and I

are...

Stop. I know.

I know you two are not together.

I'm not trying to talk about the past.

There's nothing going on with us.

Not even in the past.

Okay, I believe you.

I know.

I remember

a boy called me

Green Worm

when we were

in Grade six.

I was really angry.

The next day,

he received a lot of geometer moths

in his pencil case.

We were still talking about it

in the gathering few days back.

That boy

would avoid Chinese scholar trees

whenever summer is here.

Did Sui do that?

That sounds like him.

Also, when I was in my sophomore year,

I started to

like rock and roll.

I wanted to get my hair dyed

but I messed it up.

So,

my classmates were laughing at me.

But then they stopped.

Guess what happened.

What happened?

Look at this photo.

He drew all the attention away.

The academic department found out

and punished him to

write a 1,000-word report.

Who would

get his hair dyed in green?

The green hair

is ugly.

Many times

I wanted to quit singing,

it's him who

encouraged me.

He's weird.

He'd enlighten

me right away.

You just understand at once.

Even his kindness

is easy to be seen.

Actually, I admire you.

You're always

straightforward

in relationships.

You never pretend.

I'm not straightforward.

He's been frightened by me

that he's run away.

What about this photo?

This one.

This one?

He lost to me on a bet

so I cut his hair.

That pinch of hair.

You're mean.

It took him a while to grow his hair back.

Why is he not coming yet?

Is it Sui?

Where's he now?

He said the fragrance factory is busy

and he can't make it.

What?

Let me call him.

No need.

Even if he's coming now,

he won't make it.

It's okay.

Take care.

Take good care of yourself.

This is not life and death.

I'm just

doing what I like.

Take good care of yourself.

Come back sooner.

Come on.

♪The beginning of parting is running to other places♪

Watch home.

♪The parting in the beginning is to let go♪

Be careful.

I got it.

♪Carrying the bag slowly♪

Come back sooner.

♪Departing without looking back♪

Go back now.

♪Growing armor passing by the happening world♪

♪The gentle scar is about to heal♪

♪Do you have the courage to open it up again?♪

♪The past is growing♪

♪Becoming the new spark♪

♪The one changing and remaining the same is all her♪

♪I'll be alone in the world of love♪

♪I'll learn to forget in the wound♪

♪I'll laugh in the crowd♪

(Sui,)

(I've left.)

(Take care.)

♪I'll understand in time♪

Okay, that's it.

Get back to work.

Okay.

Li.

Why didn't I see Chen Fei'er

in the meeting?

She's taken leave.

She's got something to do at home

so she went back to Hupu.

What happened? How many days she'll be away?

About a week.

I heard that she's requested for

three months of advance payment.

Are you looking for her?

It's okay.

It's okay.

Who doesn't have anything happening

at home?

I'm sorry.

It's okay. Get back to work.

Coming.

Mr. Xiao Shangqi.

Taiyang.

Why are you here?

I need to go to Hupu.

It's weekend today.

Can you help me take care of him?

I've called He Xiaoran as well.

I'll be back

tonight or tomorrow.

Stay here with Mr. Xiao.

I'm leaving.

Taiyang,

let's have a weekend plan?

Okay.

Okay.

Let's go.

Why are you getting heavier?

You're hitting me.

You're sweating.

Look.

I wonder what happened

to Fei'er's family

and if it's solved.

No matter what happened,

I believe Chen Fei'er

can handle it now.

She didn't tell us

so she must be thinking of

handling it alone.

But, Lin Zong is around.

It should be fine.

It's late now.

Taiyang,

we'll go to bed

after eating.

Are you going back with us?

Me?

Didn't you promise

to tell me a bedtime story?

Also,

weren't you

staying with

Mr. Xiao Shangqi before?

Taiyang,

don't you want to have a boy's night?

You can

watch a lot of animations,

play with many toys,

and drink many drinks.

Really?

But my father told me that

kids can't drink too much drink

and watch too many episodes of animation.

It's bad for the eyes.

I want to listen to

Madam Xiaoran's story.

Taiyang.

Actually, I can

tell you a story, too.

My father told me before he left that

Madam Xiaoran's story

is the best.

Okay.

Why not

I go back with you

and put him to bed first?

I'll tell you a story, okay?

Okay.

Dig in.

We'll go back after this.

It's okay.

It's okay, son.

I've transferred the money.

Fei'er.

Luckily, you're here.

Otherwise, they would've killed your brother.

That's right.

They're rough.

Look at how they hit your brother.

Look.

Fei'er,

where have you been?

Your brother is badly injured.

His medical fee...

This is the last time.

What last time?

He's your brother.

That's right.

Would he have borrowed money

everywhere if you didn't

lose his house?

That's right.

Why did you give birth to me?

What...

What

are you talking about?

I remember

you've never

shown me any care.

When you were in a bad mood,

you'd beat me up and scold me.

When you were tired and frustrated,

you'd get me to look after your son

and the mahjong centre.

Even when you paid for

my tuition fee,

you asked me to sign an IOU

to pay you back 10 times.

But, I still thank you.

If you didn't ruin

that hilarious wedding,

there won't be today's Chen Fei'er.

So, what I did

to help your son

is the last gift I have for you.

Fei'er.

Why did you turn off your mobile phone?

I've taken a week's leave.

It's not over yet.

My brother gambled

and he's in a huge debt.

He got beaten up badly.

Did they beat you?

Do I look like I got beaten up?

It's okay.

Any problem that can be solved with money

is not an issue.

Go back with me.

I...

I don't have my ID.

My parents have taken away my bag

to get me to

pay the medical fee.

I'll go back tomorrow.

Wait for me.

What are you doing?

What's wrong with you?

Fei'er,

you have no conscience.

(Actually, sensing happiness)

(is a great ability.)

(This is neither luck)

(nor fate.)

(One day,)

(you can create it yourself.)

(You're not just)

(better looking than her.)

(Say,)

(if you can live up to 100 years old,)

(one fourth of your life)

(is only until here.)

(When you're here)

(passing this short corner,)

(you still have)

(a long way to go.)

(You can live anyhow you want.)

Come here.

Does it hurt?

You're silly.

So what

if they have taken all these?

I can go to the police station

to replace these.

Even the bank card can be replaced.

It's not about the bag

and the ID.

I can't let them

bully you.

I have to let them know

someone would step up for you

and you have someone to rely on.

Well.

Didn't you say that

I'm used to being a father.

If anyone

bullies Taiyang,

I'll have to support him

as his parent.

Do you want to be my parent?

I want to be your family.

The buns out here

are not as nice as the ones you made.

Let's

go back to Jifeng tomorrow.

Okay.

The piglet kept crying.

But after crying,

it wiped away its tear.

Holding the book, it said gently

"Thank you.

You've protected me.

I'll not forget that.

We cry,

laugh

and chat together.

I'll never ever

forget that."

The leaves on the snow

are blinking

under the sun.

Then...

(I dropped this recorder)

(on that rainy day.)

(Why didn't he give it back to me?)

(It's 30th today.)

(Friday.)

(There are seven nursing homes)

(in Wusu.)

(Currently,)

(they're not fully occupied.)

(I need to check on the price difference)

(and the environment.)

(It's 28th today, Wednesday.)

(Remember to cover)

(Wenwen's news)

(about the veterinary clinic.)

(Dogs are innocent)

(and shouldn't get involved in personal grudges.)

(It's 27th today, Tuesday.)

(Remember to transfer the rental)

(to Li Hui and buy electricity.)

(She loves to drink beer.)

(Only one left.)

(There's promotion in the convenience store.)

(I can go get some.)

(The information for the 3 p.m. interview)

(is as below.)

(First day of the month.)

(A new month has started.)

(I'm needed suddenly to do an interview at the flooded road.)

(Remember)

(to wear boots next time when it's raining.)

(Xiaoran.)

(He Xiaoran.)

(Xiaoran.)

(Xiaoran.)

(He Xiaoran.)

Taiyang is sleeping now.

Xiaoran,

don't go back tonight.

The cleaner has been cleaning

your room upstairs.

The bed is clean.

Also,

when Taiyang wakes up in the morning,

I don't know how to take care of him.

If he's looking for Lin Zong,

I don't know what to do.

Okay.

I'll go back to my room now.

Good night.

Okay.

Brush your teeth.

Brush the upper teeth.

Brush the upper teeth.

Good morning.

Good morning.

You came so early.

We took the earliest train

to come back.

We're afraid

that you can't handle it.

It's okay.

You made breakfast?

We also bought some.

There'll be more to eat.

Father. Madam Fei'er.

Baby.

You're up.

Did you miss me?

Come.

Let me carry you.

Sit here.

Okay.

So many tasty food.

Did you buy the buns from Zhang's?

Yes.

We bought it when we were passing by.

It's not easy to buy it.

The line was long.

Xiaoran,

which one do you want to eat?

Taiyang, try this.

The bun is tasty.

Your father bought it.

The line was long.

Slow down.

How is it?

Dig in.

Did you settle the issue

back home?

There's no end

to their problems.

But, I've figured it out.

We all have

our own battle to fight in life.

They need to figure out

their lives, too.

I can accept that

I was born in that family,

but I'll

never live for others anymore.

Well,

I didn't get to

view and appreciate.

When I was coming in,

I noticed that the plants

are really beautiful.

Xiaoran.

When are you free

to pick a few with me?

Teach me how to plant flowers.

Okay.

I'm a little busy lately.

I need to go to Mountain Linglong two days later

to do a research on the ecosystem.

When I'm done,

I'll go to the flower market with you.

Mountain Linglong?

Because of the migratory birds?

When I went there for a recce,

I managed to take the photos of many rare birds.

This time,

we want to do a series cover.

I'm doing an interview near the homestay two days later.

Will you be free at noon?

Okay.

I'll wait for you.

Mother.

The lake

was surrounded by so many people.

Did something happen?

I seemed to have heard someone calling the police.

A female journalist fell into the lake.

Where is it?

To the south of the homestay.

Yes.

Yes.

It's a female journalist.

Xiaoran!

Move aside!

He Xiaoran!

What are you doing?

He doesn't know how to swim!

Save him!

Move aside!

♪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♪