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[The Silence of the Monster]

[Episode 32]

[The First Falling Leaf]

We're home.

I'm back!

What do you want for lunch?

Can I have whatever I want?

Of course.

It's your first day back today.

What if I want to eat everything?

How many dishes do you want?

I…

Ten dishes please.

I'm a pig breeder indeed.

Well, I'm a cute pig.

Wang Qing.

Wang Qing.

Miss Sui.

Do you need it?

I'll be ready soon.

No.

I was wondering

if you could give me the files

I asked you to sort out this morning.

Sorry, I forgot it.

I'll get it for you now.

Wait a minute.

Miss Sui.

What's wrong?

I heard

your boyfriend is a great locksmith.

Yes.

Is there anything wrong?

Do you need help?

No, no.

I was just asking.

I'm sorry.

Well,

I'm gonna get the files for you now.

Miss Sui.

What's wrong, Wang?

I...

Wang.

What's wrong with you lately?

You seem distracted.

Are you in trouble?

Let me know if you have any problems.

I will try my best

to help you.

Miss Sui.

Could you do me a favor?

What is it?

I asked you before

whether your boyfriend was a locksmith.

This is Professor Xu Chenghuan.

He's a prestigious appraiser

in our country.

He was Qing's father's best friend when he was alive.

Mr. Xu.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

This is the locksmith I mentioned,

Mr. He Chufeng.

Why are you here?

I came here with my teacher.

How have you been?

Not too bad.

This is a double-sided locked box.

There's a lock on each of both sides.

They need to be opened at the same time.

I can only control one side,

so I need someone

to help me control the other side.

What kind of person do you need?

To open this lock,

those two people need to have telepathic communications.

They need to breathe equally.

They even need to collaborate with each other to use strengths.

The original design purpose of this lock

is like twins.

One person

is like another self of the other person.

So it's better for them

to have similar length of fingers.

But

we only have three opportunities to open it.

If we fail three times,

it's likely that it won't be opened anymore.

I don't know if it's appropriate to say this now.

Isn't Miss Sui your girlfriend?

Her breathing frequency

must be the same as yours.

But I don't know how to open the lock.

Do you know how?

I've seen it at a friend's place.

I played it once.

But it can only be opened by two people

who have telepathic communications.

They need to trust each other

and rely on each other.

Mr. He has advanced technique

of opening locks.

I don't know if I can do it.

Didn't you open the lock once?

You must remember the steps.

Didn't you open the lock once?

You must remember the steps.

I'll open the first two.

You open the last two.

Got it.

Tell me when you're done.

We'll open it then.

Ready?

Three, two,

one.

Is it because of my unbalanced strength?

You were distracted.

You weren't concentrating.

We need to trust each other

and have telepathic communications

to unlock this box.

Does Mr. He trust me enough?

Ready?

Three.

Two.

One.

It's open.

Great!

Go. Let's have a look.

Thank you.

Thank you for your trust.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Mr. Xu.

Please take a look.

With all due respect,

this is not Mr. Wang Jian's work.

Look.

The leaf on this cup

is not complete.

The veins are blurry.

The root is unclear.

But Mr. Wang Jian's work

is known for its perfection.

With his temper,

he would have destroyed

a flawed leaf teacup immediately

and wouldn't have kept it so well.

Professor.

Indeed.

This cup has no signature. It isn't marked either.

Is it appropriate

to make a judgment

only because of Mr. Wang Jian's habit

of destroying inferior products?

We need to analyse it case by case.

I know Wang Jian well.

His habit wouldn't change.

Is it possible that Mr. Wang Jian lied?

Could it be that he locked an inferior cup

not made by himself

in the box

and lied to his family

that this is his best work?

Can Mr. Luo only think of deception?

This Jian Zhan is not

Mr. Wang Jian's work.

There could be many reasons,

but you only thought of deception.

Not everyone is good at lying,

especially when it comes to people they really care about.

Even if what Professor Xu said is true

that this wasn't made by Mr. Wang Jian,

I believe he must have his reasons

for keeping it for you.

This is his privacy.

Let's not make any guesses.

Sorry.

I was just saying my opinion.

Excuse me.

But this one is terrible.

Even if it was really made by a master,

I think it's too bad

for a competition.

[Monster Vintage]

Did you arrange it?

Arrange?

Arrange what?

Had you known that he was going

so you asked me to go there on purpose?

Robin?

I didn't know Robin would come.

Wang Qing asked me

to find a locksmith,

so I informed you.

I was surprised

when I saw him there today.

What a coincidence.

Chufeng.

I really hope you two can make up,

but I didn't arrange it.

I just think you two

really match.

Didn't you say

you can face it

with peace?

But I'm afraid

you still don't get over it.

Otherwise,

you wouldn't have argued with him

in front of so many people.

I just...

You just care about him.

That's why you were so mad.

If you care so much about him,

why don't you talk to him?

Nothing to talk about.

It's not easy

to have a bosom friend.

It's such a pity

for you two to break up.

Chufeng.

Are you going to keep doing this?

I think you care about him.

I'm going back to my room.

Think about it.

Robin.

If you have time,

let's talk.

Did you design that coincidence on purpose?

I didn't.

Have some water.

I've looked at Wang Jian's cup carefully.

I've also studied his other works.

Judging from the craftsmanship

and material of that cup,

it has the same characteristics with Wang Jian's work.

Although he did have the habit

of destroying inferior teacups,

I don't think

this habit could be a decisive factor

to decide whether it was made by Wang Jian.

It does require comprehensive consideration

to decide who is the maker.

Have you discussed this

with Professor Xu later?

I mentioned it to him when I went back,

but he still insisted on what he believed.

When we had disagreements,

either I convinced him

or he convinced me.

We usually reached an agreement,

but this time, he didn't convince me.

He just insisted that he knew Wang Jian well.

That is weird.

You said Professor Xu and Wang Jian were old friends?

Yes.

Is it possible that

Professor Xu knows

this is Wang Jian's work,

but he just didn't tell the truth

for some reasons?

As you said,

there are flaws with the leaf teacup.

Maybe Professor Xu

was trying to save Wang Jian's face.

Absolutely not.

I've known Professor Xu for a long time.

He never lies.

He offended someone

only because he said the truth.

But I also think

an appraisal like this is a bit strange.

Only they know

what happened between them.

Didn't you say He Chufeng was there too?

Did you talk to him?

Stop it. It gives me a headache.

You can't keep avoiding him.

It was really awkward

when we met today.

The way he looked at me today

was like he was going to eat me.

He was as cool as an iceberg.

Ice will melt eventually.

I'll go with the flow.

Aren't you going to talk to him?

There might be some misunderstanding.

There's nothing to talk about.

That's the end.

Even if this is the end,

at least

you should give yourself

a chance to know the truth.

I don't want you

to lose an important friend

because of any misunderstanding.

♫Getting closer to feel your gentle breathing♫

♫Loving you secretly. Asking becomes careful♫

♫We get each other without words♫

♫But I'm clouded by complicated emotions♫

♫When night is gone, sunshine comes in♫

♫Is my love for you too much?♫

♫It's unforgettable even if there's no twists or turns♫

♫Gradually, I'm getting used to you staying by my side♫

♫Gradually, I'm getting into simple romance♫

♫We've experienced those heart-flipping memories together, happy or sad♫

♫Gradually, we're getting closer to each other♫

♫Gradually, we're becoming more in sync♫

♫Gradually, we can't resist the attraction between us♫

♫I just want to hug you regardless of instinct♫

♫I miss you in memories when we are far apart♫

♫My heart got rid of gravity and derailed the orbit♫

♫When night is gone, sunshine comes in♫

♫Is my love for you too much?♫

♫It's unforgettable even if there's no twists or turns♫

Even if thes is not Mr. Wang Jian's work,

there could be many reasons,

but you only thought of deception.

Not everyone is good at lying,

especially when it comes to people they really care about.

♫Gradually, we're becoming more in sync♫

♫Gradually, we can't resist the attraction between us♫

♫I just want to hug you regardless of instinct♫

Wang Qing is on leave today.

On leave?

Is she sick?

She asked for the personal leave.

But it's strange.

She never took a leave.

After she left,

I think it's too inconvenient.

Our printer was running out of ink.

We had been looking for the ink box for a long time,

but no one found it.

I didn't realise

Wang Qing has done so many good things.

Wang Qing has done a lot of good stuff, okay?

Mr. Yu,

you asked her

to buy cold medicine for you

when your girlfriend was sick,

and you just realized that?

Right.

Yes.

How can I help you?

I'm free. I'll do it for you.

Save it.

I dare not bother you.

It’s Mr. Jin.

I asked her

to sort out some files for me.

I need it now,

so I want to ask her.

Mr. Jin?

Is his purchase procedure complicated?

Not really.

There's just something I don't fully understand.

I want to check it again.

Fine.

I can't help you with this.

Do it yourself.

I'm gonna go.

Okay.

Miss Sui,

these are the files you asked for.

I'll be at home

these days.

I can't come to the law firm.

But if you need

me to search anything,

just let me know.

I'll try my best to do it at home.

Besides,

opening the interlinked lock

and opening the wooden box my dad left

is very important

to our family.

My family and I

are very grateful to you and Mr. He.

You're welcome.

Thank you for the files.

Take care of your family.

Could there be many of it

and you've mistaken one for another?

Qing's father gave it to me in person

before he passed away.

It can't be wrong.

What did he tell you?

He said that the last cup he made

was in this wooden box.

It's the best one he had ever made.

It's his proudest work.

He wanted me to open it as needed.

But it mustn't be made by uncle.

He wouldn't leave

a cup with flaws.

I think this is a cup made by my dad.

My dad wouldn't

take someone else's work

as his.

He always made good works.

My father knew how to make Jian Zhan well.

He must have a special purpose

of leaving this Jian Zhan.

But even Professor Xu said

it isn't uncle's work.

Not only perfect works

are good works.

Isn't perfect the best?

Look at you.

Although the Jian Zhan you made

is not a standard one,

you didn't shape it

purposefully,

which makes it look natural and lively.

Compared to those standard Jian Zhan,

it's livelier.

But it's just a flawed cup.

Not everyone can make

a perfect Jian Zhan.

Likewise,

it's not the only goal

for a maker to make perfect Jian Zhan.

Don't let perfection

become a frame that limits us.

Just like this one,

something with defects may be the one that has a soul.

Something with defects

may be the one that has a soul.

Miss Sui, Mr. He,

sorry to bother you early in the morning.

It's okay.

You must have something important.

Miss Sui.

Could you

help me contact Robin?

I'm sorry.

I noticed that

you all know Robin that day.

Yes.

We all know him.

He used to work here.

He's an excellent appraiser.

I'd like to ask Robin

to help appraise this leaf teacup again.

I think this leaf teacup

is my father's work.

Are you doubting

Professor Xu's appraisal?

I know I'm not qualified

to question Professor Xu's appraisal

or his academic level.

But as Wang Jian's daughter,

I think this is my father's work.

On the day Professor Xu did the appraisal,

Robin had a different opinion,

so I'd like to know his opinion.

Miss Sui.

If it's convenient for you,

could you please

help me contact Robin

and ask him to do another appraisal for me?

Professor Xu is his teacher.

It may be a bit awkward

to ask him to do another appraisal

after his teacher's appraisal.

I'm sorry for making things difficult for you.

Or,

could you give me

his contact information?

I can contact

and ask him myself.

Call him now.

Bean Bun.

I'm glad you have a conscience.

Give me a hug.

You're back.

Yes.

Why didn't you reply to my messages?

Well,

I forgot.

Come in, please.

Could you hold the box for me?

I want to hold Bean Bun for a while.

When I was at your house that day,

I knew it is Mr. Wang Jian's work.

I searched a lot of information when I went back.

I still think so

looking at this Jian Zhan today.

But Professor Xu said it isn't.

Besides,

this is indeed different from

my father's previous works.

I'm not 100% sure.

10% of the…

10% of the reasons

are because Professor Xu's conclusion

may be drawn based on other factors.

You mean

Professor Xu might be hiding something?

I don't know.

Actually, I have a lot of questions.

Professor Xu has always been objective

when he does appraisals.

He doesn't lie.

Someone also said he never lied,

but in the end, he lied.

Hello, Professor Xu.

Yes.

Miss Sui.

Your place is so nice.

You must be happy

living with so many friends.

Yes.

You're just like my family.

You're all good

and talented.

You're good too.

Without you at the law firm,

we feel like we are not complete.

I'm not that good,

but my dad and the others are great.

Our whole family can make Jian Zhan.

Only I,

as his daughter,

didn't inherit anything.

My dad must be very sad.

He was always busy.

He always had a lot to do.

I have a yard like this at home.

There is a tree in the yard.

My dad and I had a deal when I was young.

Every autumn,

we would go to the yard

to pick up the first falling leaf.

What do you mean by the first falling leaf?

Is there any special meaning?

Yes.

Qing.

Let me tell you a secret.

Actually,

the leaf teacup made of the first falling leaf

is the most beautiful one.

The reason why a leaf teacup is beautiful

because Jian Zhan

extends the beauty of nature via leaves.

Therefore, every leaf teacup

is unique.

No two leaves in the world are the same.

Qing.

In my opinion,

only a leaf teacup

made of flawed leaves

has the meaning of time.

The more meaning of time it has,

the more beauty of nature it integrates.

So beautiful.

I'll wait for the first falling leaf

every year going forward

and see what it looks like.

Okay.

Let's make a deal.

We'll come here to pick up the first falling leaf every autumn.

Okay.

Deal.

Why didn't I think of

paying attention to the first falling leaf?

Well,

I need to write it down on my phone.

My dad is a very romantic person.

In fact, many people said

he was too strict about perfection,

but only I know

my dad wasn't like that.

He always told me

sometimes,

perfection is not the most important thing.

Something with defects

may be the one that has a soul.