♫ Every time we make eye contact ♫
♫ stitches into the thread reserved by time ♫
♫ I will quietly remember all your secretly thoughtful considerations ♫
♫ Unintentional avoidance will be our starting point ♫
♫ Every time we reunite ♫
♫ stitches into the thread reserved by fate ♫
♫ Weaving with my fingertips, I turn them into mementos ♫
♫ of scenes that only exist because of you ♫
♫ Because I met you, bit by bit, I found myself again ♫
♫ I can now read your facial expressions ♫ ♫ From strangers, we learned to understand each other ♫
♫ Grab onto the thread of time ♫
♫ Bit by bit, we’ll be ourselves again ♫
♫ Don’t let our destined relationship ♫
♫ be separated again ♫ [Because of Meeting You]
- Episode 12 -
You said you didn't want people to know we're sisters. I'll be going first.
Did you take my words as nothing?
I didn't allow you to learn embroidery and you insisted on doing it.
Now, you've become a finalist? Are you purposefully opposing me?
It's not that.
I didn't know that I could get into the finals, either.
It could be a problem with the judges.
Or perhaps, the standards of the selected contestants are not that great.
What nonsense are you spouting?
Do you know who the other candidate is? Me.
Sister, don't you study fashion design?
Why are you taking part in the embroidery competition?
Who says a fashion design student can't learn embroidery?
In fact, my teacher is Golden Thread Embroidery's embroidery master,
Lead Embroiderer Xu. Xu Hui Jie.
Are you referring to that embroidery master?
Golden Thread Embroidery's Xu Hui Jie?
Is her name for you to call?
Why don't you look at yourself in the mirror?
Zhang Guo Guo will be competing against Xu Hui Jie's apprentice.
You're still thinking about the competition?
Stop dreaming. Withdraw from the competition now.
Sister, I already promised them that I will take part in the competition next week.
Besides, it's not good to go back on a promise, right?
You already promised them?
You even promised me that you wouldn't learn embroidery.
Besides, no one would care if someone like you don't attend the competition.
Sister, I have already promised someone--
You can't make the decision?
I will help you.
- Sister, what are you doing? - Who's your sister?
You're just a stray child picked up by my mom.
What right do you have to compete with me?
Sister! What did you just say?
I'm telling you to return to Xiping immediately and don't ever come to Zhenhu.
If you continue like this, I won't be nice to you any more.
I'm not asking about this.
Do you believe I'll call Mom right now and have her kick you out of the house?
- Sister... don't. - Go away.
Teacher, I'm in the restroom.
Okay, I will go over now.
Sister! Sis--!
Oh, no. I'm screwed. Now Mom knows I came to Zhenhu for the competition.
Will that Zhang Guo Guo ruin our plans?
If she is trouble, get rid of her before the finals.
She's merely a naive, country bumpkin. She shouldn't be a threat.
Excellent.
Once Golden Thread Embroidery wins officially,
we'll propose the most important investment of our company this year.
It's me, my dear brother.
You must be very busy with the competition.
Get to the point.
Did you get into trouble again? Are you waiting for me to clean up after your mess?
I didn't get into trouble.
I'm afraid you're getting into trouble.
What do you mean?
I'm just advising you that the competition must be fair and transparent.
You're rather eloquent with law terminology. But may I ask,
do you understand apparel design?
If you don't, don't give blind advice regarding the company.
I despise people who tell me what to do the most.
If you weren't my younger brother, do you think I would've endured you for this long?
Brother, you're wrong about that. You don't tolerate me because I'm your brother.
It's because your ambition doesn't allow me to return to Zhenhu.
- You— - Hold in your anger.
If you're so short-tempered, how will you accomplish your ever-lasting enterprise?
Brother, remember this.
Dad is someone who has seen and experienced many things.
If you want play cheap tricks in front of him, you must be cautious.
Li Yun Kai--
That's not right.
This rascal never bothered with company matters at home.
Why does he care all of a sudden now, after going to Xiping?
And he even especially emphasized competition fairness.
That Zhang Guo Guo is from Xiping.
Does he know her?
I understand.
At that time, she swore that
she would never hinder your future.
I believed her.
How can the words of a stray child be trusted?
Was I really picked up from the street?
Yu Xin, you are my biological daughter.
I'm willing to do anything for you.
If I knew this would happen at that time,
I wouldn't have fostered her even if I was beaten to death!
Take good care of yourself out there. Don't exhaust yourself.
Bye.
Rotten brat. I will break your legs if you dare return.
Guo Guo! Guo Guo!
My mom says I'm a wild child picked up from the streets.
Guo Guo, don't think too much. She must be against your joining the competition. That's why she intentionally said that.
But what should I do?
If I persist in learning embroidery,
my mom will definitely not want me anymore.
It won't happen. It's not that easy to sever blood ties.
But her tone of voice didn't sound like she was joking at all.
Choose the decision you won't regret, of course.
Choose the one I won't regret.
Why are you eavesdropping on others?
Don't people speak to be heard? Furthermore, you were so loud. How could I miss it?
Guo Guo, Yun Kai and I are going for barbecued meat. Do you want to come with us?
Although I dislike you, you are Xiao Qin's friend, too.
Do you want to come with us?
Why would I want to eat with a jerk?
Aiya, just come with us. I won't be at ease if you're here all alone.
- Aiya, come on. - Not going.
I'll take ¥50 off your debt.
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- Does it taste good? - Yes.
The meat here is delicious.
Hey, Guo Guo.
- Stop drinking and eat something. You'll get drunk that way.- That's right.
Do you hear me? I'm not letting you drink. Who drinks like this?
Your face is even red from drinking.
Let me tell you. Alcohol
should be drank like this.
Hey. Hey! Are you drinking for real?
I said you're not allowed to drink any more! What's going on?
- Have some meat. - Why...
can other people learn embroidery,
but I can't?
Was I really picked up from the streets?
Why must my mom treat me this way? Why?
Look at her condition. Let's take her home.
- Okay, let's go home.- Why can't I learn embroidery?
- Why can the whole world except for me? - Drank too much.
What home? I was found on the streets. I don't have a home.
- I want to learn embroidery.- Stand, stand up.
I want to learn embroidery.
Slow down.
No, look at how drunk she is. She will be severely scolded at home.
Really? Xiao Yu is so fierce?
Let's do this.
Take her to my home now. I'm going to buy medicines for her.
- If not, she will have a headache when she wakes up tomorrow.- Xiao Qin.
Goodbye.
Laywer Li Yun Kai, don't hurt your hips.
Alright. Don't worry, you can go.
Be still.
Hey, what are you wiping on me?
All mothers want the best for their children, to have a bright future...
- Yun Kai. - Why does Xiao Yu want you to give it up?
Is it really Yun Kai? You have grown up a lot.
If your mother could see you now,
it would be great.
It's all my fault. For so many years,
I couldn't be at your side and properly look after you.
I know-- I know you're her biological daughter! I was just casually commenting!
Don't move. You are going to fall.
Here. Lie down. Hey, hey!
- Let go! Let go of me. - Other children...
Let go of me.
What's going on? So annoying!
What are you doing?
Lie down, lie down.
What are you wanting to do?
Ramen-Head, God sent you here to oppose me.
Why are you like this when you're drunk?
What is this?
You-- Is this tears or saliva?
You're so dirty!
My name is Zhang Guo Guo, not "so dirty."
Your name is "so dirty."
It's Zhang Guo Guo!
This girl is usually kind of manly,
but her embroidery is really not bad.
When she finished embroidering my name, I really thought that her handiwork was about the same as my mom's.
I'm just worried that my brother will play some trick on her.
Why am I worried about her? Am I crazy?
Mom.
You were gone for a whole day with no news of you.
If you have the guts, don't return.
I'm sorry. I was chatting with Xiao Qin last night.
We chatted until it was very late, so I just slept at her house.
Stop lying to me.
Starting today, I'll make the takeout deliveries. You stay home and watch the shop.
- Don't go anywhere.- Mom!
Delivering takeout is hard work. I'm afraid your body can't handle it.
It's all because of you!
You sister already told me you went to Zhenhu to attend this contest
and wanted to steal the thunder away from her.
- Mom! That's not it!- Enough, don't say anymore.
In the future, you're not allowed to leave the house, go to Zhenhu, or embroider.
If Yu Xin gets mad because of this and doesn't return home, I'll break your leg!
Mom!
Growing up, why have you agreed to everything Sister does, but oppose everything I do?
The chance is right before me, but I can't chase after my dream.
Mom, did you really find me in the streets?
What did you say? You heartless child, what are you saying?
Is this how you speak to your mother?
Anyway, you're not allowed to leave the house
so you avoid causing trouble for Yu Xin.
Mom!
- Go away!- Mom!
Mom!
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Ramen-Head,
if you have a conscience, help me clean these clothes.
I took you home last night. Look what you rubbed on my jacket.
I don't know if it's your snot or saliva. So disgusting.
- Look!- Take it to the dry cleaners yourself.
I'll pay you later.
Hey, why aren't you arguing with me today?
Let me guess.
Your mom still doesn't let you embroider?
I say, your biological mom is quite strange. She's worse than my stepmom.
Whenever I want to do something, my mom also opposes,
but if I persist, she can't stop me.
But now that I think about it, I am a little shameless.
Persist?
Anything, if you set your mind to it,
the whole world will make way for you.
If you need anything, come ask me.
I'm going to the dry cleaners now.
Remember to give me money later.
Go away.
Hey, this one is not bad.
Look! Korean style.
A fresh and sweet sense can cover your tomboyish temperament.
No, I meant, it can cover your manly spirit!
Enough! Li Yun Kai,
will you die if you don't insult people?
I'll help you find another one.
I lock you in the shop during the day.
If I don't let you out at night, it'll be a little unreasonable.
Anyway, if I find you embroidering, I won't forgive you.
This one is good! It suits you more.
Straight hair. It makes you appear capable.
It's a little cute, and a little sexy.
Most importantly, it'll make your face appear small.
If you're not embroidering or affecting Yu Xin,
you can do whatever you like.
She left! Your mom left!
Thank you guys. I'm leaving.
Hey! Sit down.
Those judges all care about outer appearances.
Your ramen hair is so hard to look at.
If you don't pay attention to your own appearance,
how will those judges see your hidden talents from your sloppy appearance?
But it's so late. I still have to go back and alter my cheongsam.
Plus, I don't even know where I can stay tonight.
Come to my house!
Under the condition of...
Xiao Qin, hurry and give me a quick and pretty hairstyle.
Okay!
Guo Guo, you're actually quite pretty. Your skin is just too dry.
You're only in your 20's. Why is your skin so dry?
So I put on a moisturizing face mask for you.
Emergency moisturizing. Now it's back to its natural state.
So pretty.
Oh, no! I still need to work on my cheongsam! Let's hurry and go!
- We're leaving. Thank you, Xiao Qin!- Hey!
Hey! What about me?
♫ Why did I accidentally miss the last midnight train? ♫
♫ Maybe it’s fate that we’re always taken by surprise ♫
What will I do about this?
Typically, it's embroidered with chains,
but the material that I'm using isn't too appropriate.
♫ shoot across the pitch-black night ♫
♫ Just like this, I met you like it’s deja vu ♫
♫ We’re unwilling to wake each other up ♫
Are you a peeping tom?
You're a flasher!
You woman, I realize that--!
Forget it, I won't stoop to your level.
Why do we have to forget it just because you said so?
Fine, don't forget it. Here, look.
My eyes.
If you win the prize tomorrow, I get half the credit, right?
What prize?
My mom is keeping such a close eye on me. I don't even know if I can go to Zhenhu tomorrow.
Is my mom here?
Don't make a sound. Let me see first.
- Who is it?- Me!
- It's Xiao Qin.- Tah-dah! Midnight snacks are here.
I knew you two would be working hard. Hurry and eat something.
Aiya, you're such a kind girl.
If you like it, I'll deliver it for you everyday.
Oh.
Guo Guo, what's wrong?
I still need to make some improvements.
Hey, Xiao Qin, can you help me deliver this dress to Teacher later to see if anything needs improving?
Sure.
I'll try to figure out how I can get to Zhenhu tomorrow.
You want to go to Zhenhu?
I have a good idea.
What is it?
Xiao Yu, I'm leaving.
When you're there, work quickly. They're our major customer.
I got it. Don't worry.
Xiao Qin, watch the shop. I'm leaving.
Okay!
Hello, this is Xiao Yu's Wontons shop. What would you like to order?
Mom. Are you keeping a tight watch on Zhang Guo Guo?
Yu Xin, don't worry. I have tight watch on her. She definitely won't ruin your plans.
That's good, then. What is she doing right now?
The law firm workers are going out on excursion today. They're borrowing her for the day.
She went out?
They're my regular customers. They said they're having her make lunch for them.
I feel bad declining.
Mom, why are you so stupid? Didn't I have you keep a close watch on her?
She is definitely coming to join the competition.
Mom, go after her now.
No way. The law firm personally made the call. It couldn't be.
What are you doubting for? You have to believe me.
If you ruin my plans and something happens,
I'll sever our mother-daughter relationship. If you don't want to see me ever again, do as you see fit.
Okay, okay. I'll listen to you. I'll go drag her back now.
That rotten girl. She actually dared to lie to me.
- When I see you, I'll cut your hair. - Ma'am, where are you going? - Let go.
- That's none of your business.- You can't leave!
I see how it is. It's your joint effort to deceive me.
- You joined together to deceive me, right? - I don't know what you're talking about. But I'm not letting you go out with scissors. It's too dangerous!
- No, you can't! - Let go! Let go!
- Teacher! - Hey, Guo Guo!
Which bus are we taking?
The 7:30 a.m. one.
Quickly, let's go.
Guo Guo!
Zhang Guo Guo!
Zhang Guo Guo! So you really did lie to me.
If I don't cut off all your hair today...
- Mom! - you won't obediently stay put in the shop!
Aiya, what are you doing, Ai Yu?
This is your competition piece, am I right?
Mom. Mom!
Mom!
- I'll cut it to shreds. - It took me a lot of effort to make it, Mom!
- I'll cut it to shreds.- Mom!
Ai Yu, I could never understand why.
If Guo Guo becomes successful in the future, won't you be basking in pride?
Why do you have to obstruct her path? You've gone too far!
You will ruin her future!
She's the one who's gone too far!
I've raised her for so many years, but she's always going against me!
And you, Xiu Hua. That year,
here, do you remember? I saved you.
All these years, I've treated you like a real sister. But I would've never thought
you would join together with her to deceive me! I'm deeply disappointed!
Guo Guo, don't be sad. Look what this is.
Look.
Look what this is.
This is the real dress. I know your mom's temper.
Come, help me put it in.
Go on. Give it your all.
Teacher... thank you.
Quickly go now.
Sorry! Sorry! Please let me through!
Wait! Wait for me!
Stop for a second!
Hey!
Hey. Get in the car.
The lie was exposed so I'll be a good person to the end and give you a ride.
How did you know I was here?
Xiao Qin told me. Hurry up, you're going to be late.
Put on your seat belt.
Oh.
Why are you so clumsy?
♫ Because I met you, ♫
♫ bit by bit, I found myself again ♫
♫ I can now read your facial expressions From strangers, we learned to understand each other ♫
♫ Grab onto the thread of time ♫
♫ Bit by bit, we’ll be ourselves again ♫
It's quite hot today, huh?
Then turn on the air conditioner.
Huh? Oh.
Oh, no. I'm going to be late. What now?
Oh. It's okay. Have you watched Fast & Furious before?
- What? - Sit tight.
Really? You cut her competition attire into shreds?
That's wonderful.
Yu Xin!
Okay, I have to hang up now.
Are you ready?
Teacher, is it okay if I dress like this?
The most important thing in a competition is strength. What you wear doesn't matter.
With teacher's guidance, I definitely will not lose.
Don't take the enemy lightly. We don't even know who our competitor is yet.
No matter what happens, I'm going to win anyway.
What do you mean by that?
I just received news that the other competitor forfeited.
We're here. Aren't you getting out?
Hey, wait.
It looks much better like this. Although it's not a beauty contest, leaving a good impression on the judges is important.
Thanks.
♫ ...covering the sky that all belongs to you ♫
♫ Shyly, I lower my reserved face ♫
Come with me.
♫ and tell you about the love that I imagine ♫
♫ Who uses fireworks as eyes, ♫
♫ landing on all the footsteps that are chasing after you? ♫
Hello, I am Li Yun Kai. I am here to retrieve my things.
♫ Yet I can’t let go ♫
Lawyer Li, here are your things.
Thank you.
♫ The permeable air and courage are both near and far ♫
Your clothes.
If the designer's sense of fashion is like a country bumpkin's, how would the judges believe in your good taste? Quickly change into it.
♫ I met you... Even if there’s no reason ♫
Thanks.
♫ we must have come into each other’s life ♫
Hey. Why are you helping me?
You are not representing only yourself, but Xiping's honor.
Don't be an embarrassment to Xiping, okay?
♫ I still can’t forget ♫
Oh. I got it.
I'll pick you up after the competition.
It's fine. I'll take the bus home.
I'm not picking you up specially. I'm taking this chance to go home. It's on the way.
Alright, then.
Do your best.
Tighten it around the waist.
Look. So pretty.
I know, right? No wonder it's a work by Golden Thread Embroidery's master.
Look at how lively it is. It looks identical to the original.
Right? Look at the golden thread dragon and fish tail.
No doubt it's a master's handiwork.
Teacher.
It's still early. Let's go get some coffee.
Okay.
So pretty.
Mine is not bad either.
Miss Lisa, there's no more time.
Please.
Black Swan, good luck! We promised Teacher
that we will definitely be the victors.
Lead Embroiderer Xu, Miss Zhang.
Lisa Wu wants to hear the contestants' design concept,
and then make her overall decision after seeing the visual effect of the work.
Isn't our creation the only one? What other choice is there?
Miss Zhang, why would you think this way?
I heard that the other contestant withdrew.
I only heard about it.
I didn't hear about this. Moreover, her creation has already arrived.
How could it be?
[Strong Group]
Lead Embroiderer.
This is Golden Thread Embroidery's lead embroiderer. I trust that everyone here knows her.
Lead Embroiderer Xu, we are honored you could come, despite your busy schedule.
Director Li is too generous.
The shortlisted contestant is my student.
I'm just here to have a look.
Since Golden Thread Embroidery's apprentice is competing,
then I have high exceptions.
The great master produces a brilliant disciple. I think today's competition results
should be even clearer.
Everyone, please don't misunderstand. I'm not here to lobby.
I merely want to network with those in the same line of work.
After all, a competition is a competition. I hope everyone can judge strictly
and select the best creation.
Of course.
But everyone probably knows about the standards of the work of Golden Thread Embroidery.
That's right.
Lead Embroiderer, please have a seat.
Okay.
Distinguished judges, please have a seat.
Okay, let's sit.
Who is that girl? Is she...
- the other contestant? - Yes.
Being equal competitors with a witless young girl like her
is an insult to Golden Thread Embroidery's standing.
I may be young and inexperienced,
without the right to stand on equal planes as Golden Thread Embroidery.
Originally, I admired Lead Embroiderer Xu's skillfulness,
but I never imagined you are such a harsh speaker.
I do not embroider to compete with others, but because it's my hobby.
I want to make clothes that speaks its owner's heart.
I can't believe you speak so arrogantly, despite your young age.
If you don't want to compare with others, then why did you enter the competition?
A bunch of lies.
Hello, everyone. The competition will start soon.
We would like to invite the two contestants to introduce their creations.
First, we would like to invite the contestant from Golden Thread Embroidery.
Thank you.
Miss Wu's empress temperament is hard to forget, so her cheongsam must exhibit this quality even more.
That's why I used golden thread to finish this dragon design.
The sleeveless design contracts with the dress's inner quality
to highlight Miss Wu's unique, unsurpassable sexiness.
Golden Thread Embroidery's handiwork with golden thread
is unparalleled in this world. This is basically a piece of art.
I understand your design concept now. Next.
I tried all sorts of ways to make Mom stop you, but you still came.
This is the hard work of my teacher and I. I won't give up.
In order to succeed, I've sacrificed so much.
If you dare to ruin my path, you already know the result.
My cheongsam is called "Black Swan." Its neck and shoulder areas
are made with lace, and therefore translucent. The body is made of silk embroidered in shapes of swan feathers.
The swan feathers' textures are very realistic.
The bottom portion is made of real feathers, right?
How did you do this?
I asked the marketplace's goose seller
to save the best feathers for me.
Then, I rinsed and disinfected the feathers ten times at home. Lastly, I colored them.
The embroidered feathers are so similar to real feathers.
My teacher taught me this feather embroidery.
My teacher said that when you wear it, it can...
Just-- That kind of feeling...
Are you wanting to say, noble, natural, and lifelike?
That's right!
I had that feeling the first time I saw this dress.
Although this cheongsam is rather creative,
don't you think this completely black design is too conservative?
It's unsuitable to wear to the red carpet. It also doesn't follow our competition's theme.
It should have been disqualified long ago.
Wait. Can you give me five more minutes? I just need one beam of light to reveal its uniqueness.
Miss Wu has a tight schedule. I'm afraid that, this time...
No matter how tight it is, I can still give her five minutes.
Will the staff please cooperate with the light Miss Zhang needs?
How did you do this?
- Oh...- She didn't use mere black thread.
She also used ice gray, blue, purple, and other similar shades of colors.
Once light is projected onto it, it'll refract into different colors of reflection.
Lead Embroiderer Xu, you are indeed more experienced.
You are so young. It's impossible you'd understand so many tricks.
You just talked about your teacher. Who is she?
No matter what, don't mention me to the competitors.
I...
I saw it in a magazine once and made note of it.
[Golden Thread Embroidery]
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♫ Treat the rain as an envelope, ♫
♫ covering the sky that all belongs to you ♫
♫ Shyly, I lower my reserved face ♫
♫ and tell you about the love that I imagine ♫
♫ Who uses fireworks as eyes, ♫
♫ landing on all the footsteps that are chasing after you? ♫
♫ Yet I can’t let go of my original thoughts ♫
♫ The permeable air and courage are both near and far ♫
♫ I can’t let go ♫
♫ because I met you ♫
♫ Even if there’s no reason, ♫
♫ we must have come into each other’s life ♫
♫ I am still looking ♫
♫ because you have stopped, ♫
♫ yet I still can’t forget ♫
♫ our meeting ♫
♫ Because of you ♫
♫ I still can’t forget ♫
♫ our meeting ♫