Original subtitles

=Love Game in Eastern Fantasy=

=Episode 6=

(County Magistrate's Mansion)

I'm leaving first.

Bye.

(County Magistrate's Mansion)

Take it.

Miss, we are leaving.

Who will serve you in the future?

I have hands and feet, I don't need you to serve me.

But you,

after you leave,

make sure to take good care of yourself,

and live well,

understand?

Go now.

Miss.

Take care, Miss.

(County Magistrate's Mansion)

Old Lin.

Are you feeling particularly sad now?

Old Lin?

Show your respect for elders.

You know what,

I think

you look better in these common clothes

than in the official costumes.

You're more affectionate

and more like my father.

What do you mean by "like"?

I am your father.

Yes.

Alright.

Don't look so worried.

I can understand how you feel now.

You were born in the richest family in Jiangnan

and lived a luxurious life as a young master,

(Simplicity and Ambition) but you acted like a hero this time,

from now on,

you will have to live a life

just like ordinary people.

You'll move out of the mansion

you've lived in for most of your life,

you must be sad.

Actually, it's nothing.

I'm sad

because of you.

Me?

I'm getting old.

But you

are at your best age.

From now on,

you'll have to live a poor life.

What's wrong with a poor life?

Dear,

from your birth to now,

you have no idea what a poor life is like.

You don't know how terrifying it can be.

I know.

You know nothing.

Dad,

you were born into a wealthy family.

It's you who knows nothing about poor life.

Let's go, follow me.

Where are we going?

You'll know once you come.

Take a look.

Have a glance.

Excuse me.

Ma'am,

how much are pork ribs per jin?

Young lady,

this costs five cents per jin.

Five cents?

It's too expensive.

How about three cents?

Ma'am, I only have three cents.

- Look. - It's a good price.

Alright then, Dad, let's go.

Come back.

Alright.

For the sake of your beauty.

Thank you, Ma'am.

This costs six cents.

Six cents?

It is too expensive.

- You always buy in bulk. - Look at this quality, it's natural.

- Look, there are defects. - You still think it's expensive?

Two cents, then.

Three cents.

Four cents.

Let's meet halfway.

- Alright. - Dad.

Welcome to come again.

Let's go.

Take a look.

I think these

are not very cost-effective.

Free-range chickens are very cost-effective.

Let's take this one. How much is it?

Ten cents for one.

Ten cents?

Five cents.

- No. - Boss,

my Dad wants to eat some chicken.

- Give it to her. - My Dad is out of health.

Is that okay?

Alright, take it, take it away.

You give it to me? Okay, that's great.

Seeing you are so filial,

I'll give it to you.

Here you are, Boss.

Wishing you prosperity and good health.

Let's go.

Come and take a look.

It's amazing.

It's unbelievable.

I've been in Taicang County for so long.

I didn't know a mere three hundred cents

could buy so many things.

Are you convinced?

When it comes to bargaining, I am the master.

Well-deserved.

The bargaining techniques you just used

were smooth, effortless,

and convictive.

I saw the vendor had cold sweat on his forehead.

A duel between experts

is a psychological game.

Take a look, come and see.

My dear daughter is amazing.

Actually, we can't rely entirely on bargaining.

Take the carriage just now for example,

we can get a wholesale price by following him.

It will be very cost-effective.

Besides, we can find affordable alternatives.

What is an affordable alternative?

It means an affordable substitute.

For example, if spareribs are too expensive,

we can buy this kind of pork ribs instead.

The price is more than half cheaper.

There is also plenty of meat.

The nutritional value is almost the same.

Another important aspect is timing.

We can patiently wait for the discount.

Dad, look,

- those freshly made flower cakes - Here you are.

shouldn't be bought in the morning.

We have to wait until dusk,

because if they are left until the next day,

they won't be fresh anymore.

So the closer it gets to dusk, the cheaper the price becomes.

Dad, don't just keep nodding.

Do you remember what I said?

You are just spoiling your daughter too much.

But you shouldn't be extravagant and wasteful.

Look, this kind of life

is also quite enjoyable, right?

Let's see what else we can buy.

Dad, give me chili peppers.

Chili pepper.

Have a taste.

Dear,

when did you learn to do these things?

You had never been to the market before,

and you did nothing at home.

Not to mention cooking,

you even didn't sweep the floor once.

How could you

learn so many things that I don't know?

It was Wan and Huayi who taught me.

What do you think?

I learn quickly, don't I?

It's not just these things.

I think your temperament

has become very different from before.

It seems like you are not my daughter.

Dad,

actually,

I had a dream.

In the dream,

you are also my Dad.

But later on,

you passed away.

Dear, you had a nightmare?

It wasn't exactly a nightmare.

It was an entirely different world.

Everything is different from here.

For example,

there are no demons in that world.

Not a single demon left?

How peaceful it would be!

Have you finished tidying up?

- You're going to be late. - Coming.

Alas.

I'm coming.

(Ling Miaomiao's mother) It's not too late.

(Ling Miaomiao's father) Eat slowly.

(Young Ling Miaomiao) It's too late.

Take this. Eat it on the way.

- It's too late. Go now. - No.

Don't rush!

It's too late!

The teacher asked her to arrive five minutes early.

- Hurry, go. - No, not like this.

Hurry up.

Look at you.

I told you to be quicker.

Come, don't rush.

Here, daughter, have some milk.

- Do you bring the water bottle? - Yes, I do.

Take another sip. Remember to drink more water.

- I can't drink anymore. - Look at how dry your lips are.

Watch your step, don't fall.

Take it slow.

I told you to call her ten minutes in advance.

(In that world,)

(I live a completely different life.)

You see, she didn't have breakfast.

(I was born into an ordinary family.)

(My parents were regular people.)

(They didn't have much money,)

(but they never let me suffer any hardships.)

(I was always happy,)

(Watermelon, ten yuan for 7 jin) (officious,)

(and hot-headed.)

Little girl.

(Originally, I thought)

- Sorry about that. - (I would keep being this cheerful.)

I really didn't mean to.

(Until one day...)

Pei Xiaocen,

we have known it.

To be honest,

did you report to the teacher?

I…

What are you pretending for?

I tell you,

if you dare to report to the teacher again,

you'll know the consequences.

Wu Nian,

you are bullying people again.

Do you think others don't exist?

What does it have to do with you?

You can't bully people anymore.

Do you want to stand up for her?

What if I say yes?

Teacher, please don't make the call.

My dad and mom are busy.

Teacher.

Hello.

Alright.

I'll be there soon.

Okay.

- Welcome. - Welcome.

Give me a cup of milk tea.

I want the lemon flavor.

Okay.

Please hurry up.

Is it done yet?

- Give me. - Here.

- Thank you. - Bye.

(I heard)

(after I transferred schools,)

(the classmates who bullied others were punished.)

(But for me,)

(that day was the darkest)

(in my life.)

Nurse!

Where is Ling Chang'an?

Critical Care Unit 2.

Miaomiao!

Miaomiao!

Miaomiao!

Why are you covered in blood?

Are you alright?

Speak!

Isn't your dad at work?

How could he suddenly go to the school?

Say something.

Speak.

Calm down.

- Please wait outside. - Doctor, please save him!

We'll start the rescue. Please wait outside.

You must save him, doctor!

Please leave.

Rescue.

Dad!

Dad!

Dad,

Dad, why are you crying like this?

Dear, you've suffered.

Even if it's just a dream,

you,

you've suffered a great grievance.

Actually, I was also thinking

if that day

I hadn't been so officious and got into trouble,

would everything be different?

♪About holding you close♪

In your dream,

did your dad say anything to you in the end?

♪I just fall in love with you♪

He had no time.

♪Longing seeps into my bones♪

♪Yet there's nowhere to grow old together♪

However,

I have always wanted to know

when he looked at me for the last time,

what was he thinking about?

Maybe

he's blaming me too.

Wrong.

Wrong, wrong!

I know

what he was thinking.

You know?

He was reluctant to leave you.

He worried about you.

♪It's hard to explain the reason♪

He's blaming himself

♪About holding you close♪

for not taking good care of

his dear daughter.

He passed away

and left a good child

alone in the world.

How could he not worry?

♪Longing seeps into my bones♪

He cared about you so much.

How could he blame you?

♪In this life, I've kissed your brows♪

He couldn't bear to leave you.

♪Don't cry♪

Really?

He didn't blame me?

Of course.

♪In this chaotic world, you gaze at me♪

♪It's a scene of my rebirth♪

♪Loving you completes my life♪

Old Lin,

thank you.

You call me that again.

Show your respect.

Let me ask you,

if one day,

your daughter

becomes willful and spoiled again,

being unreasonable

and disliked by everyone,

what would you do?

♪I've been saved♪

What can I do?

No matter what,

she is my dear daughter.

Really?

Your considerate daughter

suddenly becomes cold-hearted,

are you sure you won't cry?

I won't.

Let's eat.

Miss Lin.

Why are you standing here

in the dark at this time?

You scared me.

In the dark?

I am different from ordinary people like you.

I see everything in the night as if it were day.

You're so powerful.

You're right.

But, in the middle of the night,

what are you standing here for?

I come to have a chat with you.

Chat?

Why?

I'm not welcome?

It's so late.

(Wait, I need to win him over!)

(It's rare that he comes to me.)

(A lone man and woman stay together at night,)

(it's a good opportunity.)

Welcome.

Of course, you're welcome.

What would you like to talk about?

Let's talk about

the strange dream you mentioned.

You eavesdropped on my conversation with my Dad?

From the first time I met you,

I always felt that something was not right.

What exactly is the strange world

in your dream?

I said it was in a dream.

How can we take things in a dream seriously?

Young Master Mu, what do you like to eat?

I love eating Balut the most.

We don't seem to have much in common.

Let's stop chatting.

How about playing chess?

You take the first move.

First move, Tengen.

It's your turn. Make your move quickly.

Do you even know how to play chess?

Not really.

You don't know how to play chess.

But this chess set of yours

is smooth and polished,

it must be someone who plays with it every day.

If it's not you,

who could it be?

It's…

it's me.

I was just kidding.

How could I not know how to play chess?

I definitely know how to play.

Moreover, I am an expert at playing chess.

Young Master Mu,

take another look.

Observe it carefully.

Are they in a line?

Yes.

I see it.

But only a fool will string it together.

You don't understand this.

Come, let me explain it to you.

This is the popular way of playing chess

in Taicang County.

It is called Gomoku.

Make five chesses in a line.

I win.

Gomoku.

Nüwa created humans, Fuxi made the qin.

It's said Gomoku started before Go,

and flourished in the Yao and Shun periods.

Young Master Mu, didn't you know?

I'm not very good at traditional Go.

But I'm highly skilled at Gomoku.

Why are you looking at me like that?

Don't underestimate this Gomoku.

It appears to be simple,

but it is profound.

You are good at playing Go.

But you may not

play this Gomoku well.

How about we play it again?

As long as I make five pieces in a line, I win, right?

Yes, that's right.

Moving horizontally or diagonally both count.

Exchange the chess?

That's right.

This is Yunzi.

Look at its color,

it's as white as your face,

so beautiful.

This time, you go first.

Wait a minute.

(If I want to flirt with a guy,)

(I should create more physical contact.)

We should have a bet, right?

So, if who wins,

the winner gets to flick the other's forehead,

okay?

Why?

Can't you afford this?

Okay.

I won just now.

I'll flick you first.

Come, let me flick you.

Okay?

Yes.

Come on, let's continue.

Let's do it.

I win again.

Come, Young Master Mu.

No.

Continue.

I win again.

Young Master Mu.

Mu Sheng, can you do it?

Can you stop giving in to me?

You just won a few games,

how dare you call me by my full name?

We are so familiar now,

what's wrong with calling a full name?

Who is familiar with you?

Why?

Are you unable to accept defeat?

Progress prompt:

Favorability change detected.

Your target Mu Sheng's

favorability towards you decreases to

negative twenty-five percent.

(What a petty person!)

(Help!)

(I've been single since birth.)

(Ask me to flirt with a guy)

(and such a difficult guy,)

(I'm suffering.)

Young Master Mu,

it's late.

Why don't you go back and rest for now?

Young Master Mu, do you need an umbrella?

Lin Yu,

in that world,

what was your name?

Why are you asking this?

I want to know.

Ling Miaomiao.

L-I-N-G, Ling,

M-I-A-O, Miao, double it.

Ling

Miaomiao.

From now on, don't call me Lin Yu anymore.

Lin Yu sounds like prison,

it's quite ominous,

just call me Ling Miaomiao

as my nickname.

♪Do you remember the promise?♪

Miaomiao.

♪In your eyes♪

It doesn't sound that good either.

Do you know how to talk properly?

How nice does your nickname sound?

I don't have a nickname,

only a courtesy name.

What's it?

♪It's all fate's fault♪

♪Scattering fate all over the place♪

You don't need to know.

Tell me, please.

It's unfair.

I already told you.

Can't you tell me?

What's your name?

It's not fair if you don't tell me.

Ziqi.

♪Just treat it as tender words in a dream♪

♪You don't need to look♪

My courtesy name

is Ziqi.

♪A vermilion mark in my heart♪

♪An eternal moment♪

♪I hope you are deeply loved♪

(Qingyue Pavilion)

(Sorry,)

(Yao,)

(forgive me for my sudden departure.)

(Since from the beginning,)

(Qingyue Pavilion) (I approached you with a purpose,)

(let's pretend)

(we had never met.)

Fuyi,

stay with the Mu siblings for now.

Don't act rashly.

Sister.

We are leaving Taicang County today.

Have you packed everything?

Yes, I have.

What about you?

Me, too.

Sister, you are not in a good mood.

That's not true.

Sister, won't you say goodbye to Miss Lin?

If I were to say goodbye,

I wouldn't be able to get the words out.

Demon Catchers

wander around the world,

and live a drifting life.

She

should live peacefully

with a smooth life.

I shouldn't have

had any ties with her.

Oh no, how could I forget it?

They will set off today.

Sister Mu, Brother Liu,

Mu Sheng,

wait for me.

Sir,

Sir,

did you see Sister Mu and the others?

Miss, I didn't see them.

Could they have left already?

Why didn't you take me along?

(In the original plot, the entire family is executed,)

(the surviving Lin Yu became an orphan.)

(That's why she followed them.)

(Now, this part is gone,)

(the storyline is broken.)

(How could I forget about this?)

Yao.

Have you packed everything?

Yes.

Let me help you carry it.

Let's go.

Sister,

if you can't bear to part with Miss Lin,

you'd better meet her one more time.

Sister Mu!

Sister Mu!

Thank heavens!

Fortunately, you haven't left yet.

Lin Yu,

I planned to say goodbye to you.

Don't bother.

I want to go with you.

Go with us?

Demon Hunting is fraught with countless dangers.

Not to mention dealing with those demons,

even the life in the wild

is not something you can handle.

Don't worry, I'm very strong.

I can endure any hardship.

We don't have a big bowl of rice

for you to eat every meal.

Sheng,

it is not the time for jokes.

I promise I won't hold you back.

I'll exercise every day to stay fit.

If I encounter danger,

I will run if I can't fight back,

and I can run very fast.

Forget it.

I should be responsible for your safety.

Miss Lin, why did you suddenly decide to go with us?

Because…

Because

I don't want to live this kind of life anymore.

If I hadn't met you,

I might be

confined to my boudoir,

succumb to my parents' orders,

and marry a stranger,

then live a dull life

for all my life.

I want to choose my own life.

I don't want to be

trapped in this small world.

Tell the truth.

I…

I really want to go with you.

This is a significant matter.

Miss Lin, have you discussed it with your father?

Fuyi.

On the day of the Lantern Festival,

Miss Lin told me

if it's what you really want,

it is important and reasonable.

Since that's the case, I agree.

I agree as well.

Sheng.

It's too troublesome for three people to order food.

If we four people stay together,

we can live two rooms

and order three dishes and a soup.

It's quite suitable.

Sister Mu, look,

three to one, they all agreed.

Please take me with you.

That day,

we were the first

to fly the Unity Lantern.

Yes.

Goddess Mei

wishes the four of us

stay together

and never be apart.

Yes, that's right.

Goddess Mei

will definitely bless you.

You will be safe

with us.

That's right.

Alright,

the four of us

will go together.

Great, Sister Mu.

From now on,

we will be together,

wandering the world.

Okay?

Come.

Let's wish us

good luck with Demon Hunting.

Dad.

A grown daughter can't be kept at home.

That's fine.

You go out,

explore and see the world.

That sounds good.

Good, Old Lin.

I thought

you would cry and shout to stop me.

Am I such an incompetent father?

When you're away from home,

take good care of yourself,

make sure to eat well and sleep well.

Do you know?

Don't worry, I know.

Every time you arrive at a place,

remember to write to me,

let me know you're safe.

Sure.

I am out of money now.

If I had money,

I would buy you a

big and luxurious ship.

The masts are all made of gold.

Isn't that too extravagant, Dad?

Dad,

I have a very important matter.

You must handle it for me.

Dear, just say it.

Mu Sheng.

You're so slow.

Thank you.

For what?

Thank you for speaking up for me earlier.

If it weren't for you,

Sister Mu wouldn't have agreed to take me along.

No need.

I don't care

whether you're here or not.

Why did you speak up for me?

You don't seem like

such a kind-hearted person.

You finally got a bit smarter.

But if you are smart enough,

you should know

not to ask too many questions.

The more you know,

the more dangerous you are.

What are you looking at?

The color of your headband is very pretty.

It really suits you.

This flower is also very beautiful.

It suits you very well.

Oleander is poisonous.

It's a pity

beautiful things

are always very malicious.

Poisonous?

Sheng, Lin Yu,

we should get going.

Coming.

Poisonous.

Let's go.

Dad, take care.

Eat less and exercise more.

Take care of your health.

Write letters to me.

Go back.

Be careful.

This railing is unstable.

I don't want to cause trouble as soon as we set off.

Master!

Master!

Good news!

Master!

Good news!

What are you shouting?

My dear daughter is gone.

What good news could there be?

We discovered a gold mine.

Really?

Dad,

on the Desolate Mountain in the South,

there is a Goddess Mei Temple.

Do you remember it?

It seems so.

Go and buy it.

What are you going to do with it?

That mountain is so barren that not even grass grows.

Nobody wants it.

I want you to buy it.

After buying it,

you dig up the foundation of the temple,

and repair it properly.

If you want me to buy it, I'll buy it.

However,

even if it is a barren mountain,

I can't afford it now.

Don't worry.

I've already prepared everything for you.

This is what I secretly hid away.

If you pawn it, you can buy it.

I secretly hid it.

You must follow what I said.

The Goddess Mei Temple

contains a huge gold mine in the foundation.

There might be ten thousand taels of gold inside.

Master,

you'll be the richest man in Jiangnan.

Dear,

we have become wealthy again.

We have become wealthy again.

Dear,

the mountain you asked me to buy is a gold mine.

Why…

Why don't you come back?

(At the end of the book, it says)

(there is a gold mine in the barren mountain of Taicang County.)

(Since childhood, my dream)

(is to suddenly have God's perspective)

(and guide my parents to buy a grand prize lottery ticket.)

(Then, we will buy a big house,)

(live a good life,)

(and travel around the world together.)

(I always want to experience this plot.)

Goodbye,

Dad.

Regret it?

It's not too late to go back now.

No regrets.

I won't go back.

On this road,

I can only move forward.

There's no turning back.

You

are really annoying.

However, sometimes,

you are somewhat useful.

What do you mean?

Hundred Demons Mountain and Sea Map.

It's good you burned it.

It's not me, I didn't.

What are you talking about?

Wasn't this matter resolved

a long time ago?

Don't talk nonsense.

Stop pretending.

You deceitful liar.

You wouldn't kill me again, would you?

Of course not.

Regarding this matter,

we are allies.

Hundred Demons Mountain and Sea Map

is an extremely precious magical artifact.

It is woven from Northern Ice Silkworm Silk.

Every stroke contains strong spiritual power.

Without my assistance from the side,

you think you can burn it with just a candle?

You…

So it was you who burned it.

But…

didn't you take the Heartburn Curse?

You even swore to the heavens,

you'll be struck by the lightning

if you stole the Hundred Demons Mountain and Sea Map.

Yes.

Because the person who stole the map

is you.

Then,

why do you always say that I acted stealthily

and suspected me?

At that time, I did want to kill you to silence you.

You…

You are truly a cunning and deceitful man.

Speaking of this,

we should be the same kind of people.

Who is the same as you?

You think so?

My sister thought you were sincere to her,

and truly considered her a friend,

so you approached her and treated her well.

But I know

you have other intentions.

I burned the map to protect her,

preventing her from facing the Resentful Woman

without a foolproof plan.

But why you went to great lengths to burn the map?

What exactly is your purpose?

It's okay if you don't tell me.

I'll find out sooner or later.

By the way,

didn't you ask me

why I spoke up for you

and agreed to take you with us?

Because

I will keep an eye on you all the time

and tear off your disguise.

♪The sky in my eyes is always a dazzling blue♪

♪The departing ship raises its sails, waiting for the wind♪

♪It says breaking through layers of obstacles♪

♪Will lead to the stars and the sea♪

♪The fledgling bird at the cliff's edge spreads its wings♪

♪How high must it fly to meet the expectations♪

♪The waves say the breeze will come naturally♪

♪So fly♪

♪Even if I encounter storms and crash into flames♪

♪Even if the thorns cover me♪

♪I was meant to♪

♪Embrace every surging wave♪

♪This world♪

♪Has both spectacular and ordinary moments♪

♪Giving it my all is brave enough♪

♪The next stop♪

♪Is calling me from ahead♪

♪A flower breaking through the stone, pure and soft♪

♪Open up an umbrella on a long journey♪

♪No matter where the wind comes from, I'll look forward to it♪

♪So fly♪

♪Even if I encounter storms and crash into flames♪

♪Even if the thorns cover me♪

♪I was meant to♪

♪Embrace every surging wave♪

♪This world♪

♪Has both spectacular and ordinary moments♪

♪Giving it my all is brave enough♪

♪The next stop♪

♪Is calling me from ahead♪

♪As the wind blows open the folded crane-shaped letters♪

♪The yellowing paper reflects forgotten wishes♪

♪I want to talk to the passionate persistence I had back then♪

♪Thank you for not retreating♪

♪Thank you for always guarding your beliefs♪

♪So fly♪

♪Even if I encounter storms and crash into flames♪

♪Even if the thorns cover me♪

♪I was meant to♪

♪Embrace every surging wave♪

♪This world♪

♪Has both spectacular and ordinary moments♪

♪Giving it my all is brave enough♪

♪The next stop♪

♪Is calling me from ahead♪