- Once upon a time, I wished with all my heart -
- Alone, I walked across the vast world -
- Later, I realized that as long as I’m by your side, -
- even the most desolated days have romantic night skies -
- I am strolling about the distant starlight -
- The light radiating at the moment we meet is brighter than the galaxy -
- I am strolling about the dazzling look in your eyes -
- Even if our love is a dream, we won’t mention the sadness of parting -
- The corner of my heart shines the brightest hopes -
- With you in my heart, I don’t fear years of turmoil -
- I am strolling about the distant starlight -
- Even if our love is a dream, we won’t mention the sadness of parting -
The Starry Night, The Starry Sea
- Episode 18 -
Who gave you the jade you are wearing?
Was it a woman you loved deeply?
The past owner of this jade pendant was named Bai Yihan
She was the woman I loved
She sacrificed everything for me
Yet I was unable to redeem her life
This is my greatest regret in this lifetime
Life and death are ruled by fate, right? Don't be too sad
Let bygones be bygones
Now, you have me, right?
Let's not talk about unhappy stuff
By the way, have you been to many places?
Yes
In that case, where have you been to before?
I've lived in New York for a period of time
Really? Tell me, are there any fun things to do?
That was in 1865
The American Civil War had just ended The institution of slavery had not been abolished
That was my first time being in a foreign land far away Everything was strange to me
Tell them the props are all here already
Hey, please hold it for me for a while
Here, give it to me
- Here |- Okay Thanks
Wu Julan, hurry up! Go and change some money
Please wait for a while He'll be back very soon
Do you want to look at some other items?
Okay
Thank you
Is this yours?
Sir
Is this yours?
Thank you
Wait
Wu Julan, I've finally found you
Wu Julan Where did you go to get change?
The customer has already left
Do you two know each other?
I don't know her
You don't know who I am, but I know who you are
You are Wu Julan, right?
Who are you?
I'm a reporter from New York's Natural Science Magazine My name is Michelle
Magazine reporter? How do you know Wu Julan?
Some time ago, I saw an online video about a sliced fish feast
Before that, I've only ever read about such an ancient sliced fish feast
I never imagined that it'd actually be a continued tradition
Hence, I contacted the video's poster
I've also spent some effort before finally finding this place
I've come here this time just to interview Wu Julan
So, this is it
I'm sorry I've no interest in accepting the interview
You gave me a fright earlier
I thought your identity was revealed
Fortunately, it was just a false alarm
Wu Julan, what are you doing?
We will stop our business today Let's go back earlier
Everything was going on well Why stop the business?
It's the peak season for tourism now
If we don't try to make a little more money now, how are we going to feed ourselves in the next half of the year?
You really don't know anything about household matters You have no idea how expensive the daily necessities are
Why are you looking at me?
Speak please Why do we have to stop our business early today?
I don't want others to disturb us I only want to be alone with you
So annoying The only thing you know is love
Brother Tou, it's as you predicted!
That Dr Zhen Aiguo really did take out some money from the bank!
I got it
What "be together alone?" We're clearly just washing clothes together!
Stinky Wu Julan! A girl as pretty as a flower is in front of you
Why aren't you enlightened yet?
- Droplets of tears from the sky transform into fallen stars -
- Open your eyes and drop your gaze -
- The meteors say that there’s no regret -
- Deeply sleep in the embrace of the ocean -
What are you doing?
I saw you pouting your lips and thought you'd like a kiss
I didn't! Am I, Shen Luo, such a hungry and thirsty person?
I'm doing exercise to make my face smaller!
Really! I'll do it for you if you don't believe me
- Alone, I watch the northern stars, -
What are you doing?
Your face is so skinny, it's almost gone
Then did it get smaller?
I think it's a little smaller
- I have witnessed ephemerality and eternity together at this moment -
But, I'll have to move closer to be able to see more clearly
- All love has finally received an echo -
I'll go open the door!
Xiao Luo!
Village Chief?
Weren't you that reporter from just now?
Yes
What is it? You two know each other?
That's great!
Village Leader, what is it?
It's currently the busy period for tourism
The island's hotels are all full
This is a troubling matter
If possible, can you let this reporter from New York
come stay at your house for a few days?
It's not very convenient
Xiao Luo, Miss Michelle
is our island's VIP guest!
Just pretend like it's a favor to me!
VIP guest?
I didn't just come to interview Wu Julan this time
At the same time, I will do an in-depth review of the island's tourism industry
That's right! That report,
when it's published outside of here,
will draw many more tourists to our island!
Xiao Luo, you must represent all of us,
and treat Miss Michelle well
Miss Michelle, what's wrong?
- Is it an emergency?|- You were fine just now!
How could you suddenly fainted?
Don't go!
Don't go
Wu Julan, don't leave me
Wu Julan, don't go!
Don't leave me, okay?
Hey! What's up with you?
You're going to let her take advantage of you?
Why don't you know how to reject her?
I'm sorry
Does Mr Zhang live here?
You are?
I'm his friend
I've worked with Dr Zhang for many years
For ease of care, I brought him to live at my house
When he first arrived here, Dr Zhang passed me his payroll card to safekeep
He said I can take any living expenses straight from the card
Dr Zhang is over there
- You two talk, I won't bother you|- You've worked hard
It's okay! It's what I should do You two talk
I didn't do anything!
Talk!
I just wanted to peel an apple!
Hurry and let go! She said she just wanted to peel an apple!
I'm sorry, Miss Michelle
Our Wu Julan cares too much about me He didn't scare you on purpose
It's okay, I was wrong too
I didn't greet him before, that's why Wu Julan misunderstood
Miss Michelle, you're too kind
Don't be so courteous, just call me Michelle
I'll call you Xiao Luo, okay?
That's not a problem!
Come come, eat some more
The most important thing now is to improve your body!
How delicious!
Of course it's delicious! Wu Julan made it
Really? Wu Julan, you're too amazing!
She's praising you! Give her some reaction!
Thanks
Actually, I'm most looking forward to the sashimi feast
Will I have a chance to see it?
I don't do the sashimi feast any more
Why?
We're not allowed to fish right now, so we can't make sashimi feasts for now
But without a report on the sashimi feast, I won't have anything to give when I go back
How about this? I'll find a chance to introduce you to my friend
Our island has many other traditions You can change the topic of your article, right?
- Thank you, Xiao Luo|- You're welcome! Come, eat
Liangliang!
Liangliang?
It's not wrong, is it? This is the records room
Liangliang!
Liangliang?
Isn't this Liangliang's jacket and high heels?
Could it be?
Is that you, Jiang Yisheng? Stop dragging your feet, hurry over here
This Liangliang, isn't this too open-minded?
Y-you can't blame me Liangliang has spoken
Then I can only play along!
Liangliang, I'm coming! Come!
What are you doing?
Just now just now, it was too hot!
Come here
Hurry and help me look
L-look for what?
Zhang Aiguo, you know?
I know
It's like your Dr Zhang Aiguo disappeared from the face of the earth
There's no method of communication to be found in the records at all
You want to look for Zhang Aiguo? I know where he is
Xiao Wang, how is Dr Zhang doing?
He's still the same
That's right, Dr Jiang Did you need something from Dr Zhang?
I have a paper I want to ask Dr Zhang about
I'm afraid you'll have to be disappointed
Why?
Where'd he go?
He was just here! Where did he go?
He couldn't have gone far I'll go look
His nephew was with him just now
- You said his nephew just came?|- Yes
He's here!
Found it!
Dr Zhang, are you okay?
I've found an earthworm
Earthworm
This is Dr Zhang Aiguo?
Yes He got Alzheimer's two years ago
It's progressed so far now, he doesn't recognize anyone
Boss An, I found Zhang Aiguo
But it doesn't matter if you see him or not
Why is it you again? Are you sick?!
Buyan! A big movie was just released! It's really good!
The tickets are hard to get! Let's go watch a movie!
I'm not going!
There's lots of good food nearby! Why don't I treat you?
I have no appetite!
No, how about this?
There are lots of fun things nearby! Why don't I take you to play?
You're such a pain!
I already said I'm not going!
Are you okay? What's wrong?
Are you okay?
Where did you get hit? Tell me!
Not good, I think I'm going to be a cripple!
No way! Tell me where it hurts!
Tell me!
I think there's only one way to fix it!
What is it? Tell me!
Forget it! You wouldn't agree to it anyway!
- I'll agree, tell me!|- Swear!
I swear, I swear!
Let's watch this movie first!
Buyan! Buyan!
The movie tickets still work! We can still go and watch!
Xiao Luo, how can you be so unreliable?
You invited us to a potluck, but you are late
How insincere!
Be quiet!
I brought a VIP guest here to make it up to you all
This is a reporter from America, Miss Michelle
Hello everyone You can just call me Michelle
- Sister Michelle, are you really a reporter?|- Yes
How could there be such a pretty reporter?
You're talking nonsense again Who says reporters can't be pretty?
Michelle, we're all family, so you don't need to hold back
Take whatever you want to eat and drink
Okay
- Regulus|- How is it going?
Your feelings are right It seems like An Zuo's people are also investigating this matter
But don't worry The main doctor from back then has Alzheimer's
He cannot tell anyone about Shen Luo's resurrection from death
I got it
Here's what you wanted
By the way,
who is that Michelle outside?
This person is a bit strange It seems like she knows me very well
When I see her, I feel like I know her from somewhere
How could that be? The last time you came onto land was in 1865
It's already been over a hundred years How could there be anyone alive from that time?
I also have a feeling that she'll harm Xiao Luo
Find a chance to test her
Yes
It looks delicious!
This is overly burnt I don't want this skewer
You're about to start drooling
No I'm not!
Big brother, sit here!
- Is it done yet?|- I'll sit here
You're hungry, right? It's time to eat!
- Thank you!|- Here
Da Tou
That's right Miss Michelle
wants to know more about our island's culture
If you guys know any good places to eat or play, then tell her
- Got it?|- Don't worry!
Xiao Luo, your friend is our friend!
This tastes good, eat some more
Okay
Miss Michelle, I heard from Xiao Luo that you came from New York?
That's right I work in New York in the office of Natural Science magazine
New York's Natural Science magazine is well-known
I remember that it's in Manhattan, right?
Right It's near Time Square
It looks like you know a lot about New York
I also lived for a few years in New York
By the way, I remember there's a Green Gallery Pub near your magazine's office
The wine braised beef there is very good
I just went there a few months ago
I go to Green Gallery Pub often But, I think Miss Wu you've remembered wrongly
They changed chefs a year ago, so they stopped serving wine braised beef
Is that so? Then I must have remembered wrong
- Sister Michelle, do you have a boyfriend?|- No
You don't have a boyfriend?
Then do you have someone you like?
Yes There's a person that I've liked since childhood
I will marry only him What he likes or hates,
what he can't let go of,
in any case, I remember everything about him
In these years, I've been working hard to make myself someone he likes
Such a smart and capable girl like you,
who is also greatly infatuated with the man Don't tell me that he isn't moved at all?
It's because he doesn't know about my existence
No way! You have a one sided love?
Since you like him, you should pursue him bravely!
Xiao Luo, do you really think I should take the initiative?
Of course!
You're right
How could you easily let go of the person you love?
Even if he wants to run away, I will tie him to my side with a rope
Wu Julan, will you leave me?
I won't
What if one day, you want to leave me? Then what?
Use a rope to tie me by your side
You're the one that said it!
- Are you okay? Why weren't you more careful?|- It's okay
What's up with you two? Tell us everything!
Just like what you are thinking Wu Julan is already officially linked,
and has become my one and only boyfriend!
Alright, Xiao Luo
You successfully obtained Wu Julan just like that!
Of course! If I do it myself, what can't I do?
- Xiao Luo, Wu Julan, congratulations|- Thank you
Wu Julan, oh, Wu Julan
I'm impressed!
I didn't think that you would jump into the fire pit even after thinking it through!
Who are you calling a fire pit? Do you want to die?
Relax Breathe deeply
Your heart is slowly calming down
You will feel a level of comfort you've never felt before
I will take you to a new beautiful world
Now, I will ask you some questions
You must answer honestly, do you understand?
I understand
Who are you?
I am Michelle
Michelle, why did you come to the island?
To find Wu Julan
Michelle, why did you want to find Wu Julan?
Answer me Why did you want to find Wu Julan?
I was looking for him to to
[Text from Jiang Yisheng: Liangliang, where are you ?]
What's up with me? How strange
Here
Thank you
Why are you keeping your distance from me?
I know I misunderstood Wu Julan before
But since you've made up your mind,
I will respect you As long as you're living happily, then I'm happy
Da Tou, thank you
I believe that one day, you will find your own happiness too
I'll go back first
Let me help you
There's no need
It's just a small task, don't be so courteous!
Wu Julan!
Xiao Luo, there's nothing between me and Wu Julan
Don't misunderstand
I know, Wu Julan is a woodblock He won't flirt with other girls
You two have a really good relationship
You brat! Don't think I don't know what you want to do!
Buyan will definitely like this!
Why are you drinking so much?
Stop drinking, what are you doing?
I already told you not to drink! Give it to me!
Let me ask you! Are you drowning your sorrows in wine for that Shen Luo?
She already said that she has a boyfriend now!
Why are you torturing yourself like this?
Fine! You drink! Drink all of this! Just go drink and die!
I don't want to bother with you any more!
Don't go
Xiao Luo
Xiao Luo Xiao Luo! Xiao Luo
Xiao Luo
They've already gone in! Why isn't she here yet?
She still hasn't come, still hasn't come
The number you have called is temporarily unavailable
It's all your fault! The tickets are all sold out!
Okay, okay, okay, I was wrong, okay?
Wait!
What is it?
- What is this?|- Take it It's about to start
Don't waste it
It's starting, hurry and go in!
- Hurry, hurry!|- Thank you
Women are better at this Let me help you
I don't know what intentions you have
But you'd best give up
What is it?
I wanted to see Wu Julan's jade piece, but I think I got him angry
Don't put it in your heart Wu Julan doesn't like others touching his jade piece
Wu Julan loves that jade piece so much The person that gave it to him must be very important to him
Xiao Luo, did you give it to him?
It wasn't me
Is that so? I heard that a man who doesn't play around might have an innocent personality
But it also may be because he has someone he can't forget in his heart
That's why he's not interested in other women
Who are you?
Where is the black knife?!
What black knife? I've never heard about it before!
Since you don't know anything, then it's useless to keep you around!
I'll tell you, I'll tell you! I don't have that thing any more!
Now! Now it's inside the Far East Exhibition Hall
It's the truth! Please don't kill me!
Father, very soon, I'll be able to do what I promised you
Why aren't you asleep yet?
I have something to ask you
What is it?
Wu Julan, be honest Are you still hung up on your ex-girlfriend?
Why are you suddenly asking about that?
If you aren't still hung up on her,
then why won't you let others touch the jade piece she gave you?
Why have you been single for all these years?
Yes Indeed, I cannot let go of her
I'm done for!
How can I fight with a dead person? I'm losing for sure!
I can't let go of her, but that's all in the past
Even if she's my one regret in this life, I cannot turn back time
In my heart, the one I care about most is you
Really? Right now, the person that is most important to you is me?
Yes, it's you
This is great! Why didn't you say so earlier?
- What do you need? |- The carrots look pretty fresh!
- Yes |- Give me half a kilogram
Okay!
How are the tomatoes? Are they fresh?
They're fresh! Don't worry!
- Give me half a kilogram|- Okay
What else do I need?
You're buying too much for two people!
What do you know? If you want to capture a woman's heart,
then you first have to capture her stomach!
This time, I want to tightly capture Liangliang in my hand!
This is really an appropriate retribution! Jiang Yisheng, today is finally your day to reckon with!
Let me remind you Be careful of that Michelle
What's wrong with Michelle?
Based on my experience of years of wandering back and forth among the girls,
this woman is not simple She might have her eye on Wu Julan
You're overthinking things! Besides, I'm so attractive!
Who's afraid of who?
Handsome man, it's ready!
Okay! How much is it?
Hello, Michelle?
Xiao Luo, I'm lost!
You got lost? By the ocean?
Okay, okay
Don't move, I'll go look for you right now
I'll be there soon
Okay
Why do you have that picture?
So you still remember her?
Answer my question! Why do you have that picture?
Haven't you already guessed?
Wu Julan, do I look a lot like her?
When I was very little, the elders in my house told me,
that I look a lot like an ancestor
Later on, I happened to find her diary
This picture was inside the diary
From that time on, your story has been deeply engraved in my heart
I watched you two meet in the story,
I watched you two hurt and sacrifice for each other,
sometimes I feel like I'm seeing myself in the picture
So when I saw that picture, I had to come find you
Wu Julan! Don't make me lose you, okay?
- Droplets of tears from the sky transform into fallen stars -
- Open your eyes and drop your gaze -
- The meteors say that there’s no regret -
- Deeply sleep in the embrace of the ocean -
- Droplets of tears from the sky transform into fallen stars -
- I never close my eyes -
- More clear-headed than the islands, -
- I swim towards you -
- Alone, I watch the northern stars, -
- until I met you at the most beautiful age, inch by inch -
- The healing years unpredictably change the future in your palm prints -
- I have witnessed ephemerality and eternity together at this moment -
- All love has finally received an echo -
- Droplets of tears from the ocean transform into a transparent mermaid -
- I never close my eyes -
- More clear-headed than the islands, -
- I swim towards you -
- Alone, I watch the northern stars, -
- until I met you at the most beautiful age, inch by inch -
- The healing years unpredictably change the future in your palm prints -
- I have witnessed ephemerality and eternity together at this moment -
- All love has finally received an echo -