♫ Like the air, it caught me off guard ♫
♫ Blowing into my ear, pulling on my nerves ♫
♫ Their conversation topics, are foreign yet familiar ♫
♫ In a moment of carelessness ♫
♫ I forgot how to breathe ♫
♫ Can't get closer ♫
♫ As if coming from the horizon ♫
♫ The You from within the story ♫
♫ is a light year's distance away ♫
♫ All that I can reach and touch is the past ♫
♫ I admit I am ♫
♫ overestimating myself ♫
♫ I only want to ask myself ♫
♫ how much longer do I need to practice ♫
♫ to be able to adapt to a light year's distance ♫
Far Away Love Episode 8
Ruo Nan, why were they fighting?
It's nothing really. Little kids can get mad at each other over any little thing.
Really? But over what?
Can't you just trust what I say?
They got into some shoving and pushing while playing ball.
My child shouldn't be so hot-headed; let me talk to him.
I already talked to him there's no point in stirring things up again.
Did he get hurt badly?
There's some bruising on his face, but he seems fine otherwise.
Just stop worrying so much.
How could I not?
What did you say to Shen An?
Did you actually disagree with him?
But he doesn't seem offended at all.
Did I go overboard?
I couldn't hold back.
I just wanted to remind him that instead of only thinking about his own life,
he should consider other people's feelings as well.
When he used to chat with me,
he never asked me what I thought.
You may be right.
I just talked to aunt on the phone.
She got married secretly to a fruit merchant in Europe.
Uncle Yuan never knew throughout his life,
how his beloved sacrificed what she valued most for him.
Chu Xia,
this is the first time Shen An has initiated contact with me.
Before this, his texts were always very short.
Thank you.
You don't need to thank me.
Anyone would have been able to talk to him and get the same results, except for you.
You care about him too much.
You worry that you'll offend him because of what you say.
You're afraid you'll appear rude if you use the wrong words.
When you are that afraid, you'll never be able to express what you feel.
That's so true.
When I first knew him, I could still control myself.
I always pretended to be natural and generous.
But afterwards, I began to let go of my restraints.
That's because you fell deeper and deeper.
I still want to thank you;
after talking with him this time, I feel that
he should have changed the way he views me.
There's nothing wrong with you!
If he doesn't see how great you are, that's because he's either blind or far-sighted.
Hello?
Chu Xia, I asked what Shen An is eating for breakfast. He said a sandwich and tea.
Should I tell him what I'm eating?
Really, you don't need to consult me on everything.
Just answer with whatever you want.
But I am worried he might not be interested in what I'm having for breakfast.
Didn't you say, observers could communicate smoother?
Help me out.
Aren't you especially good at making sandwiches?
So I should ask him that?
No, I'm asking you, Ruo Nan.
Aren't you really good at making...what is it...
some sandwich using fish?
You talk to him about it and then give him some great tips on how to make that sandwich.
Okay, I got it.
What now?
Chu Xia, your idea was great.
He texted me back saying he'd try making a sandwich following my recipe when he has the time.
So would it be alright if I send him some sandwiches that I make?
Or would that seem too aggressive?
Since he said he would try making it, that means he is interested in cooking.
So you should ask him about his cooking skills
and what kind of food he likes to cook.
You're right!
How come I didn't think of that?
I'll text him back now. But don't hang up on me!
Chu Xia. Chu Xia, are you still there?
Chu Xia! Chu Xia!
These are the points we made for the company's quality operations system.
First, all employees must work together for the common goal.
After getting their certificates confirming their quality credentials,
we will organize lectures for the related departments regarding documentation on procedures
and operations.
This will increase their understanding of the essentials of the ISO 9000 management system.
In regards to the 6 non-compliant points raised by the on-site auditors,
we will be in compliance within a month.
With the Saibao Certification Center's approval,
we made some reforms regarding the problem raised by the previous management appraiser.
Chu Xia, I asked what Shen An was doing.
He said he was in a meeting.
I shouldn't have replied in the first place, but he added "Very boring".
What should I do?
Then you can talk about something interesting that happened to you.
The administration has collected several opinions regarding the ISO 9000 operation system.
We made some changes on the documents which did not meet the standards
and also made the flow of work more efficient.
But I am also at work and it's more boring than what he's doing...
Then tell him to discover something special in his meeting.
The Saibao Certification Center gave us materials for certification renewal
to be used for our re-certification at the end of the month.
(To summarize,) all the employees must work together to pass the quality operation system certification.
Organize lectures for each department on documents regarding procedures and operations.
Increase their understanding regarding ISO 9000 operation system.
Regarding the 6 non-compliant items pointed out by the on-site auditors,
we will be compliant within a month
and pass the re-certification (to the satisfaction) of the Saibao Certification Center.
We've already made changes in regards to the problem pointed out by the previous appraiser.
We have increased the learning and understanding of our company's operations manual.
Shen An said the employee who's presenting looks like a water ox.
...to make the operations document more in sync with actual practices
to really have an effect--
I'm so sorry.
on the task of editing the ISO 9000 documents
and submitting them on time to the Saiba Certification Center
for them to be used in the re-certification process at the end of the month.
Chu Xia.
Did you want to scare me to death?
Mom.
How did you come back so early?
Aunty Ruo Nan drove me home.
Are you tired? Have some water.
Doing favors for no reason at all.
I'm very thoughtful.
Meng Xiang, concentrate on your homework.
I have something to tell you.
What's going on?
Chu Xia, all thanks to you,
Shen An and I are communicating smoother.
Also, it seems he is seeing me as a friend.
That's great!
Then you should put down the burden in your heart.
See him as me or Er Peng, then there will be no problems.
But, I actually feel more and more helpless.
Every one of your messages to me seems so natural.
My brain draws a blank. Always worrying that if I say something wrong,
that it will ruin today's situation.
Look, if I keep asking you every time,
it's going to be too troublesome too. How about this?
This text account,
I'll share it with you, what do you say?
What are you saying?
Do you have a fever?
No. I know this sounds a bit too risky.
But you can already see the truth.
Shen An and I don't have anything others can't know about, like other couples do.
Like this, you can use this text account to reply to all his messages.
Then I'll read your message history everyday.
No, no, no. This is too risky.
Chu Xia.
Although in my contact with Shen An,
while I am very determined, I am also very helpless.
I can't go after him with the goal of having his love.
But I really hope to understand him better and be closer to him.
I've never had an idea how to before.
Recently, he's sending me more and more messages.
Also, the things he talks about are more and more detailed.
So I know, you can help me.
- Ruo Nan, this thing, I--- Chu Xia.
I'm saying these past few years, I've rarely asked for your help, right?
Now then I''m telling you first off.
If he has one message that
sounds fishy or on intimate terms,
I'm quitting right then and you'll have to do it yourself.
Okay, I promise you. You're the best, Chu Xia.
Really? I think that movie is really so-so.
The women in the movie don't think for themselves.
But that's because of that era's background. If the same story was set in the here and now, it would be a disaster.
There's also a movie similar to this one...
Chu Xia, I've remembered a black and white film.
I don't know if both of you have seen it yet.
Regarding the matter with the aliens,
it's not that I don't believe it, I've just never thought about it. Also is there even a need to think about it? It's more realistic to research the existence of ghosts...
Chu Xia, don't forget,
your house has an alien-expert, Meng Xiang.
Meng Chu Xia's son...
Meng Chu Xia's son?
I met that kid only one time, one look and I could tell he was on a higher level than his mom.
I'll tell you another secret, I was scared of ghosts the most when I was little.
Bother Shen...
Brother Shen!
Ah, what's wrong?
If you still don't eat your steak,
it's going to go from medium rare to frozen.
Sorry.
So weird.
Isn't it more common for communications between merchants to be on the phone?
But ever since you sat down, your texting has never stopped.
It's not about work, right?
It's He Ruo Nan.
In the past, you said you only wanted marriage not love.
Now, isn't it love-dovey back and forth between you?
What are you thinking, you brat?
Our conversation can be given over and seen by anyone.
If it's not lovey-dovey... then what else could it be if not love words?
Anything under the sun. Ms. He was quite restrained before.
Maybe we became closer recently, but I realized our topics really match.
I didn't think the gentle Ruo Nan has such a side.
Looks like some person's heart is moving.
Look, when has my heart ever moved.
But... to have a person whom I can talk well with... is not bad.
Hurry and eat.
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He answered!
Quiet, Meng Xiang is studying.
The happiest thing for me is...
is Lontano Restaurants opening all over the world.
What is this? So insincere.
Here comes another one!
What about you?
Chu Xia, what's the thing that makes you happiest?
He's asking you, not me!
I got confused!
Are you going crazy?
What's the thing that makes me happiest?
The happiest thing...
Chu Xia, do you remember a time recently,
when we were drinking red wine in Er Peng's store?
You mean, the day when Fei Fei broke up with my boss that time?
I remember that night, the moon
was especially big and round.
The wind was especially comfotable.
We sat in the outside spot,
drinking wine and eating various dishes,
listening to Fei Fei's breaking up stories.
We laughed so much.
At that time, I remembered the phrase
"A quiet and comfortable life".
I really hope I could live in that mindset forever.
Ruo Nan.
We'll never lose that kind of happiness.
It's midnight.
Ruo Nan. Ruo Nan, he answered again.
I'm so sleepy. Chu Xia, you continue on chatting.
I'll look over the chat history tomorrow.
Right,
please help me talk to him a bit longer.
When he gets busy tomorrow,
- he won't care as much.- Fine.
(Editor Note: Chat Text Follows)
What does it mean by 'danger zone'?
Do you have anything that makes you angry?
I'm more concerned with whether things have escaped my control or not.
When we went for an inspection at the restaurant, I had a tantrum because a drink order was wrong.
Were you ever unable to control something in the past,
and became too sensitive to such things?
♫ Like the air, it caught me off guard, blowing into my ear ♫
♫ Pulling on my nerves ♫
♫ Once again, your messages♫
♫ Don't leave empty places♫
♫ Turning the world upside down♫
♫ I thought you were the only one♫
A woman I once loved.
♫ Were actually just tricks♫
♫ Suddenly got reminded♫
♫ Still as if falling from a high place♫
♫ A chance meeting in movies♫
Can I ask what happened?
♫ I bypassed a prohibited area♫
♫ Got attacked by the fragments of memory♫
♫ I actually still haven't forgotten♫
♫ Escape from you♫
It's something from long ago.
I couldn't control my life and she left.
She also left with my love.
But on this side of the line, there's only me.
Love is farther away than my life can reach.>
I'm also on this side.
♫ I forgot how to breathe♫
♫ Can't get closer ♫
♫ As if coming from the horizon ♫
Then why didn't you go look for her?
♫ A light year's distance away ♫
♫ All that I can reach and touch is the past ♫
Some things once they disappear it's lost,
unable to be found again. She's already married to someone else.
She should be living a happy life.
♫ The You from within the story ♫
♫ is a light year's distance away ♫
♫ All that I can reach and touch is the past ♫
♫The chance meeting in movies are being acted in real life♫
That's why you said,
you only needed marriage not love.
♫So I still haven't forgotten♫
There's a person who said it very accurately. She said the world is separated into two sides.
People on one side live a normal and sparkling life.
They'll fall in love and
they'll have a sweet life.
Him being like this was really due to another woman.
Ruo Nan, don't be too upset. This is something from long ago after all.
I'm not upset.
At least Shen An wasn't born immune to feelings.
It's quite uplifting.
But also I'm really envious of that woman.
She must be living a good life, so maybe she doesn't know a man is...
now unable to love any other woman because of her.
Actually, sometimes I think we never communicate clearly.
What role do we really play in another person's life?
Take you, for example.You've fallen in love before,
but it always ended without a reason.
But, in those men (left behind),
maybe there's one,
who will remember and think about you forever, but you'll never know.
That means... I'm a brutal person is someone's world?
That's hard to avoid. Similarly,
the brutal people in our world,
maybe they didn't have that intention.
Chu Xia.
Are you thinking about "that person"?
Chu Xia, someone's looking for you outside.
Thank you.
How's your work here?
It's quite good.
The work with the website has been very busy.
I haven't come to visit you after you changed your job.
Adding to the promise I made in the past to thank you well.
So, I've decided to treat you to a big meal as compensation.
Senior, there's no need to be so polite between us.
You're not mad?
Last time Ding Fei told me to walk you home, you ran away with Ruo Nan.
Senior, between us, who is really more observant?
Last time, I really didn't need you walking me back.
Then it seems I've thought too much.
Are you... very busy?
It's nothing, you can keep talking.
I think this meal should happen as soon as possible,
so that I can be more at ease. Hurry and think about what you would like to eat.
Chinese? Western?
Thai?
Senior, there's really no need to be so polite.
Then... how about you go on with your work.
We can continue discussing about the meal another day.
I'm going to go back to office. I've got other work to do.
That's fine too. You should do what you need to do first.
- Don't compromise your work.- Okay.
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I thought of you when I saw this while I was shopping.
I brought you some to increase the liveliness in here.
Is this band coming for a tour performance in China?
I had friends who are organizers for it, I asked them to give them to me.
Last time, I didn't get to see the musical with Miss He, I'm compensating her this time.
So good! I really wanted to see them when I was in America,
but I never got the chance to.
I'll ask them for another ticket.
No need. I feel ill-at-ease being the third wheel every time.
You can have one for another performance time.
That's right.
Brother Shen and Sister He should enjoy their couples world.
I just think she's quite conversational.
You child, might not be able to understand our topics, so being with us might be boring for you.
Although your words show that you underestimate me,
I'm happy if you two are happy.
What did you think about the performance just then?
It was very good. It's my first time watching a 3D dance performance. It was interesting.
I liked their Miss Si Gong the best.
I watched it once in St. Petersburg.
But this time they didn't act that one out.
Really? I'm not quite knowledgable about this performance group.
Right, actually after I talked to you today, problems arose from another event.
I dealt with it for half a day before it was solved.
You're so superior, you must be able to solve all problems.
What's wrong?
Are you not comfortable?
You're less talkative.
I'm a bit ill, my head hurts.
Then let's not stand in the wind. I'll send you back.
I'm so hungry!
What's wrong with you two? Why are you staring at Ruo Nan like that?
You should ask Ruo Nan what's wrong. Her concentration has floated away since early this morning.
I'm fine.
Chu Xia, Meng Xiang has gone tutoring, right?
Chu Xia, how's your development with Senior Teddy recently?
I've been so busy recently! I also had to help her--
Anyway, I didn't have time to meet with Senior.
You don't know how rigorous the present war situation is, don't you?
There's a phrase that says, "if you don't love soon, you'll become old".
But for you, it's " if you don't make a move soon, they're going to escape".
Fei Fei, I remember we've discussed this problem deeply before.
There's no need to repeat it, right?
There's every need to.
Jia Ying?
You guys keep chatting.
Fei Fei, I'm saying not to keep advising Chu Xia, but how about this?
You can just bring it up clearly with Senior Teddy for her, right?
Please, when we're discussing a matter of feelings, can you not interrupt?
Because it'll expose your brain capacity.
Teddy Li is what kind of person?
Although he and Meng Chu Xia are really not a bad match,
but wether they're old friends
or secret admirers, who can really say?
If I said the truth and scared him away,
will you make compensation?
Fei Fei.
Aren't you hungry? Have some.
I'm full. I'm dieting.
Whose phone call did you pick up? You're being so secretive.
When was I secretive?
I was just afraid it might affect your conversation.
Just then, it was Qiao Jia Ying. She's Shen An's little sister.
Little sister? Then why don't they have the same name? Cousins?
I don't think so.
I heard she's a family friend's daughter.
Right, Jia Ying said her dad brought a bit of snacks from an overseas trip, that she wanted to give me.
She's just nearby, so I asked her drop by.
Now?
Sister Ruo Nan.
- Jia Ying, you're here.- Her sweetness is killing me.
This is for you.
Thank you, Jia Ying. I already said not to trouble yourself, but you still came to deliver it. I'm apologetic.
These macaroons that Dad brought back from Paris,
I think they're really fresh, so I wanted to deliver some to you.
Thanks, Jia Ying.
Right, I forgot to introduce my friends to you.
This is Meng Chu Xia. You've seen her before, remember?
- This is Ding Fei.- Sister Fei Fei.
This handsome man is Mi Da Peng.
Because he's a bit dumb (Er) sometimes, so we usually call him Er Peng.
Hello, Brother Peng Peng.
Hello--
Jia Ying, have you eaten breakfast?
We eat a bit later on the weekends. Do you want to have some?
There's no need. I've eaten at home. But...
What's this?
Fritters.
You came back from overseas, right?
I'll translate it.
Oil... "tiao".
Thank you, Brother Peng Peng.
Then, Sister Ruo Nan, I've got something else to do. I'm going to go.
Remember our meeting tomorrow.
Sure, no problem.
- It was nice meeting you, bye bye.- Bye bye.
- Go slow, Jia Ying.- Bye.
"Thank you, Brother Peng Peng".
In Dou Di Zhu (a popular Chinese card game) that combination would pair up so well.
It would single-handedly trump the game.
Jia Ying has been protected closely while she grew up,
so she's always been naïve. She has always talked like that.
This Qiao Jia Ying has a problem.
Fei Fei, I can't. I can't move. You guys continue, I can't go on.
I can't also.
Meng Chu Xia,
what kind of body do you have? Er Peng is weak, so it's fine.
You... you're a woman with a child, shouldn't you be the hero that can't be defeated?
I'll tell you the truth, women with children are all weaker.
We're the group who needs to be protected the most.
Fei Fei, are you saying Jia Ying did it on purpose?
Bingo.
Naïve? I think you're the naïve one.
In the beginning, I wasn't sure.
But after I heard the entire story between you and her,
I 100% believe this woman is not simple.
No way, she looks so cute and naïve.
Enough.
Every woman that looks slightly better, which one isn't cute to you? Which one isn't naïve?
Fei Fei, in my eyes, you're the cutest, you're the most naïve.
Ruo Nan, don't you think she's weird?
Weird how?
One, when you met Shen An the first time, how could she so coincidentally
pass by while shopping?
Two, you and Shen An said to meet up to watch the art display,
how was she coincidentally just finished arguing with her dad
and on her way to find Shen An?
In the end, she got between you guys as a third wheel.
Three, she heard that Shen An was taking you to the dance performance over the phone
and in the end, she threw a weepy fit.
Fine, but then you guys both became fools
and rushed to see her, right?
This, then, is deception, real deception.
Fei Fei, you only met her once.
There's no need for once, only one look was already enough for me.
Do you know of something called Fake White Rabbit?
I don't know.
I only know big white rabbit.
Big white rabbit candy, I like to eat those too.
You three really make me upset.
Being a Fake White Rabbit means
she pretends to be a very, very innocent and pure little bunny.
So men will take pity on her.
"Aiya, I don't know...", "I really don't know anything..."
"Aiya, I don't know anything about anything..."
So that men would think they're high and mighty.
Fei Fei, I understand your personality.
You won't like the kind of girls who act cute in front of boys.
Isn't it enough?
You,
are the classic adult woman who looks down on little bunnies.
Me, you--
Also, you said she likes Shen An,
I really don't believe that one.
Think about it, they've already known each other for years and years.
If she wanted to make a move, does she need to wait until now?
Excuse me,
during this time, do you feel she's been especially warm towards you?
It's about so-so.
She made an appointment to shop with me tomorrow, she said she doesn't have many friends.
In the past, she's never had meet-ups.
Alright. Then during this time, haven't you and Shen An made new progress?
We haven't... we're just closer than we were.
Student He Ruo Nan, you really can't be saved.
Okay, it's like this, tomorrow's shopping spree, let's all go.
How's this piece?
Brother Shen doesn't quite like this style.
Maybe he didn't like it in the past, but if Ruo Nan chose it,
he'll definitely like it. That's the power of love.
Right?
It's fine, it's not too little.
- How is it? Brother Shen said I look cute in these kind of glasses.- Not bad.
This nobleman Shen sure knows what to say.
He's so polite to all women.
That's not it, Brother Shen doesn't always compliment others.
Little sister Jia Ying, men are very prone to change.
Since nobleman Shen became close to Ruo Nan, he's becoming very careful.
Right, he even complimented me on my figure last time.
- When did he?- Shut up, I said he did, so he did.-Jia Ying, let's walk around over there.- Okay, let's go.
Go.
Ruo Nan, didn't you say you were going to buy underwear for President Shen?
Why do I have to buy underwear for him?
Jia Ying, you understand President Shen so well, how about you give some advice to Ruo Nan.
In this aspect, I don't have any idea,
but, I've washed them for him when we were in America.
Of course, I washed them along with the other clothes.
Sister Fei Fei, the one you picked up seems fine.
I'm so hungry, so hungry! Boss, can't you hurry up with the food?
Soon, soon, soon. Hurry up with the dishes!
Very promising. We're Ruo Nan's friends after all.
Sister Ruo Nan, after I came back to this country, I've never eaten a meal in a restaurant like this.
It all looks very good.
It's necessary.
Jia Ying, we've ordered a lot of dishes. Try all of them.
Dig in, dig in.
This is... what's this?
You don't even know this? This is hairy--
This is bloody romantic.
Bloody romantic?
What a beautiful name!
Then... what is it made with?
It's all made with expensive fish..
Fish?
Then, this is fish belly.
Fish belly?
What is this? This is cute.
This is pudding.
Pudding? Then I must try this pudding.
I've never eaten a pudding like this, it's so delicious.
I must try this whenever I go to dessert shops.
It's good, right?
Brother Peng Peng,
- what's this?-This--
This is Meeting You While Going in Circles.
Why is it called that?
Maybe because it's sausages, so it's going in a circle.
There are different kinds of pastas too,
this has the same theory.
Right, look, there's a hole in there, it's a macaroni!
Ruo Na, your... this little sister Jia Ying is so funny, too interesting.
Enough, enough. Let's all eat.
Here, have some more. You'll like it.
Here, Ruo Nan. Have some Meeting You While Going in Circles.
Thanks, Er Peng.
Older Brother Peng Peng, the dishes in your restaurant all taste good.
Thanks.
Here, drink some.
Fei Fei, have you seen? She's really still just a child.
A twenty-something year old big baby?!
- I've seen that long-legged female celebrity wear that before.- Really?
Long-legged female celebrity?
They all say I look like their new boyfriend.
That's why people call it bedevilment.
Having a previous boyfriend that's earth-shakingly handsome then having a present boyfriend that's supernaturally crafted to be ugly.
Fei Fei, is this making you jealous?
Let me just ask everyone a question.
If the person you loved is destined not to be yours,
do you wish that he finds someone better than you or worse than you?
This question will never work for me.
I never thought of finding some true love.
I just want to find a guy who I can get along with and that's enough already.
You're at it again. There's really no point in asking you this question.
- Er Peng, how about you?- Me?
Do you need to ask?
Fei Fei, no matter if you find someone rich or not,
I will accept them.
Little Sister Jia Ying, how about you? What if the man you love is destined not to be yours,
what kind of person do you wish he'll find?
I don't wish for him to belong to anyone.
I also don't know who my true love is,
so that's why I don't know.
For me, if this man won't be mine,
then there's only one situation that I can accept.
That is the woman has to be Chu Xia.
Only with that will I not hold any grudges and I will sincerely wish them happiness.
Hey, don't push him off on me..
I have no care at all for that weak-facial-muscled (always frowning) man of yours.
Why not me? Such a good quality man, everyone will want him.
I don't mind him having weak facial muscles.
You already have Er Peng!
Go and get my bags out of the car.
Sister Ruo Nan, I had fun today.
- Then I'll go home now.- Okay.
Jia Ying, my friend Ding Fei is usually sharp-tongued. Don't take it to heart.
I know that she doesn't like me.
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♫ We're all afraid of loneliness ♫
♫ We all want emancipation ♫
♫ Since the beginning, we've seriously thought about living together ♫
♫ We're all afraid of falling ♫
♫ falling in the desert of love ♫
♫ Using wandering as an excuse to escape the shackles of the heart ♫
♫ The heart, that wants to love is searching ♫
♫ No matter how far the distance is ♫
♫ With a heart, that has been pained, waiting for a love, that was once damn bloody far away ♫
♫ A heart, that wants to love is determined ♫
♫ Even if it's bottomless ♫
♫ I will still be here waiting until you've finished watching the scenery ♫