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Granting You A Dreamlike Life Episode 28
Xu Xingcheng.
I heard that the two of you were living together.
So it was true.
Is this what you call an ordinary friendship?
Luo Fusheng, you really are shameless!
Xu Xingcheng, I don't care if you believe me or not.
It isn't what you think between Tianying and I.
Tianying, are you being drugged by him?
He's always had other intentions towards you. When will you wake up?
Xu Xingcheng, I've always been rational. I can make my own judgments.
Unlike you. I'm starting to not recognize you.
How can you say that? Did you forget, Tianying? Back when we were in the hospital,
you wiped off the raindrops from my face, and I wiped off the makeup from yours.
That was the first time I saw you smile.
That affection should only remain between the two of us.
But now,
you're sharing that affection with a relationship wrecker?
I won't accept this!
Xu Xingcheng, I will never forget the experiences you and I shared.
But I've told you many times.
That is all in the past.
So is Luo Fusheng your present and future?
Xu Xingcheng, that's enough!
Detective Xu, this is a private residence. I'm asking you to leave.
You're chasing me away.
You're all chasing me away.
Fine. You really are a pair with a love birds.
I must congratulate you.
Luo Fusheng, don't worry.
I will make sure to give you a very special congratulation.
Are you all right?
[ Mei Gao Mei Dance Hall ]
Don't you think it's strange?
I really don't know what they were thinking.
It's fine.
Tianying, we're heading off.
- Bye bye. - Take care. Bye bye.
Miss Tianying.
Hello.
You're the famous Huang Xinghan.
I'm no celebrity. I'm just a performer.
Don't be modest. The entire theater is filled with your posters.
Is there a reason you were looking for me?
I know that this may seem a little rude, but I came to ask for your opinion.
I wanted to see if you'd be interested in participating in a movie I'm filming.
It's called the Prince of the Love Songs.
Me? In a movie?
Yes.
I- I've never filmed a movie before. I just like to watch them.
There's a first time for everything.
I saw your performance at Mei Gao Mei.
I can say that it was a glimpse of beauty.
You left a deep impression on the director and me.
We agree that you have the qualities to be a star.
You must be joking.
You said it yourself. I'm famous.
I came to invite you myself. Do you think I would be joking?
I...
Okay. I completely understand your current reaction.
This is my card. Hold onto it. Go back and give it some thought. Contact me anytime.
- All right. - I look forward to working with you.
Bye.
Huang Xinghan?
Why does that name sound so familiar?
He's the famous movie star.
You mean the actor that's been really hot recently? He was looking for you?
I met him at the entrance to Mei Gao Mei after work. He wants me to act in a movie.
He wants you to film a movie? Then did you say yes?
Of course I didn't say yes.
Why not? This is an opportunity of a lifetime.
After all, you love movies. Isn't this your dream?
In my view, this is definitely a good opportunity.
But think about it. If I film a movie,
then I wouldn't have the time to work at Mei Gao Mei.
It was you who recruited me into Mei Gao Mei in the first place.
You gave me such a great opportunity. And you kept me from taking up a few different jobs.
I'm very satisfied with my current life.
Starting tomorrow, you don't need to go to Mei Gao Mei for work anymore.
- Why? - You're fired. Effective immediately.
You're firing me?
I am the boss of Mei Gao Mei. Do I need a reason to fire you?
Starting from now, you are a free person. You don't owe anyone anything.
If someone offers you a new job right now, you can go freely and bravely.
Luo Fusheng, are you trying to encourage me to pursue my dreams?
What else?
Go.
I'm going now.
Right. So when you get to the back, you-
Tianying.
Mr. Huang.
Let me introduce you. This is our director.
- Hello Director. - You're finally here.
Tianying, I welcome you to the cast.
We're looking forward to your performance.
Have you seen the script I gave you? How are your preparations?
I've memorized the words. I just don't know how it'll turn out.
Don't be anxious. it's fine.
No problem. Today is not your important role. Just familiarize yourself with the environment and you will be fine.
Tianying, how about this? I'll take you the makeup room first.
- Okay. Director, I'll see you later. - See you later.
All right. This way.
Go, go.
Director, everything's ready.
Fusheng.
Brother.
It's Tianying's first day of work. I accompanied her here for a visit.
This is your turf. Help me take good care of her.
Don't worry. I won't treat her differently.
That's good.
But you coming here with Tianying, did you not think about Lan Lan's feelings?
All right. Show biz is complicated.
Her future depends on her own fortune.
I believe that she can do it. The director and Huang Xinghan
invited her to play this role themselves. I believe she can.
- Do you want to come in and have a seat? - No, I'm not going in.
You get back to work. I'll just watch from the entrance.
- Then I won't bother you. - Okay.
Miss Hong Lan.
Tianying, you can have a rest here.
- Someone will come here for you later. - Okay.
All right. If anything comes up, come straight to me.
- Thank you, Mr. Huang. - All right.
Miss Hong Lan.
Please take care of me in the future.
Take care of you?
Fine. Then let me give you some advice.
You just became an actress. And you're just playing a supporting role. Yet you got here later than the leads.
Are you trying to be diva? Do you think that's right?
I came according to the time that Mr. Huang told me.
Looks like he really cares about you. Was he afraid that you would be tired if you came early?
Duan Tianying, Duan Tianying.
It seems like I underestimated you.
I think your tricks are growing more and more.
At the start, I thought that you were just an innocent girl.
But I never thought that not only would you bewitch Fusheng,
you are now involving a big celebrity, Huang Xinghan too.
Your tactics shouldn't be underestimated.
Ms. Hong Lan. I did no such thing.
Whether you did or not, you know it best.
But let me tell you, no matter how capable your skill on stage is,
we will only find out when we compete.
Xiao Qing, let's go.
Roll the camera.
3, 2, 1 Action
Tell me, is there someone else in your heart?
Darling, how can that be?
Your eyes can never lie.
Tell me who that person is?
There's no such thing. -Cut!
What's wrong Director?
You are doing fine
Tianying, stop looking at the camera. Don't create a blooper.
Sorry, I will pay attention next time
Okay, let's do another take.
Come, everyone. Get ready. Once more time.
3, 2, 1 Action
You tell me, is there someone else in your heart?
There really isn't, how can there be?
Your eyes never lie.
Tell me who that person is
There's no such thing! All there is, are your own suspicions!
I'm speculating and being paranoid?
Xiao Mei!
Come here. Are you deaf? I'm telling you you to come here
Young Miss, what's wrong?
Did you tell the secret to Old Master and mention about our personal matters?
Miss...I've been nothing but true to you. I'd never betray you.
Loyal? You are trying to break us apart
so that you can be with him, right?
Young Miss...
It has absolutely nothing to do with her.
Your heart aches for her, right?
And you still say there is nothing between you two?
So, I'm the one who has always been kept in the dark.
Young Miss, I...
Young Master
Cut. Well done. Very well done
Not bad. You did well.
Very well done!
Hong Lan, you acted especially well for this take.
Miss Hong Lan, your acting was really great today.
Thank you (x2)
You made me see you in a new light.
No matter what, from the start, the lines, attitude and your expression...
How are you so awesome?
It's your first day of filming and you can already perform so well.
I merely recited the lines.
If I compare myself to Miss Hong Lan the difference is too big (In terms of acting skills. She feels she's lacking compared to Hong Lan)
Practice makes perfect in everything. You'll get better as you as you act more.
I'm very curious. Why is your acting so great today?
Because...
the role of the lead and what's in my heart,
the feelings are the same.
Brother, I finally found you.
It's bad. Something happened at the pier.
I'm going there for a while. Take good care of yourself.
Don't worry
Let's go
You are back
You still haven't gone to bed? Have you eaten yet?
I haven't
Sit down
I was hungry. Such a nice spread?
Eat some more
Okay
I forgot to ask you. How did the filming go today?
It was okay. Anyway, it was only a few lines.
Not too bad and also not too good.
Who would become the lead from the start? Isn't that so?
Why are your clothes ripped?
It's okay
Luo Fu Sheng Huh?
Take off your jacket. I will mend it for you.
Was this from fighting again?
Didn't we agree to doing service with a smile?
Service with a smile? You might give the enemy a smile
But they don't appreciate it. Then what am I supposed to do.
I wonder when violence will cease in this world.
It will never cease. Your thinking is
Too naive.
I believe that day will definitely come
Don't drink a lot. Drinking a lot will harm your body...
Where did the alcohol come from?
The alcohol... came from...
I got it and hid it.
Where did you hide it?
I hid it... hid it...
Tada.
Lao Tai Bai
[ Lao Tai Bai ]
This alcohol is not too bad.
Tonight you can only drink this one bowl.
What's wrong?
It's been a while since i felt like this
The feeling of being part of a family
All these years, I have been out there fighting, killing,
collecting protection money and staking claims on territories.
I have also asked myself why I am doing all this
Is it for money? Is it for status?
No. I don't want all these
Actually what I really want is a real home.
where there's a hot meal and a bright light from the lamp.
That there will someone waiting for you at home
It's just a small token to show my respect.
Please take good care of us.
You are truly generous.
I believe every single dollar that you made, it's pillaged from the people.
With your conduct now,
I can arrest you according to the law.
I think you are mistaken.
I, Qian Kuo Hai, am someone who returns favors in doubles.
This is just a small token to express my gratitude.
It's definitely not a bribe.
Even more so, this small sum of money is considered nothing.
Gold, money and women are not something which you can obtain even if you want them.
A woman,
to me, it's just a word for ungratefulness.
Gold and money, to me, they are just a kind of tactics.
They are not my final goals.
How can a swallow and sparrow know the will of a great swan? [T/N : How can a small fry understand the ambition of a great person?]
But I, Qian Kuo Hai, still appreciate further details.
The Hong family can't be the only major one in Dongjiang.
The three big families, Hong, Xu and Lin, can't possibly remain the same forever too.
Xinlong establishment will become the biggest chess piece in the future.
They will become formidable soon.
When that time comes, you will have the chance to be grateful.
Why don't you stay for a while longer.
I will tell my subordinates to prepare food and wine.
Leave your fine food and wine to those who has nothing better to do.
Xinlong establishment will listen to your arrangements at any time.
Older brother, what do you think Xu Xingcheng is up to?
Why is he suddenly on our side?
I have met many people but I really can't read him.
This is not right. If he finds out that we sent someone to kill him,
we will have to bear the consequences then.
It won't happen.
I believe he wouldn't trust Luo Fusheng again.
The advantages outweigh the disadvantages in the current situation.
But the situation will be messy.
Troubled times.
What?
A hero will appear during troubled times.
-Tianying -Brother
Sorry, I was drunk and wronged you.
but this time you have to save me, I beg of you.
What happened?
I owe a hundred dollars to the casino.
You owe a hundred dollars to the casino?
Why did you go gamble again?
You owe so much money, how do you want me to save you?
You can go to look for Luo Fusheng, surely he has a solution.
I promise, this is the last time. I'm begging you.
I won't look for Luo Fusheng, We can't go bother him anymore.
Tianying.
You promised Father you'd look after me.
Now that I'm in trouble, you want to be a spectator
and see me being beaten to death and be inseparable with Luo Fusheng, right?
What kind of nonsense are you saying?
You have degraded yourself. How will you face and explain to your deceased father?
Tianying, save me.
Right now you're the only one that can save me.
I don't want to join father that early. I'm begging you.
This is all the money I have.
This little? Luo Fusheng won't give you money? I don't believe it.
Brother what nonsense are you saying? This is the only money I have
I don't believe you. You definitely hid some somewhere right?
Where did you hide it? Tell me!
Duan Tianci. There's a limit to Master Ho's patience.
How long has it been? You still haven't got the money?
Tianying, take the money out quickly. If you don't do it now, I'll get beaten to death.
Hou Li, you deceitful person
Deceitful?
Duan Tianci owes my casino one hundred dollars.
It's only right to return the money you owe.
If you want me to say, stop doing so many things.
Take this young lady to Mei Gao Mei, directly look for Luo Fu Sheng. I just don't believe that he won't pay right away.
Take her away.
Don't touch me. Let me go. Don't look for Luo Fusheng.
We are unrelated to him. This a family issue, we don't need him to help us.
Let me go!
Why are you saying so many useless words?
Take her away!
- What are you doing? >br>- Let's go.
Master Hou (x2)
Eldest Miss's injury is already better you don't have to worry
Look, it's splendid and magnificent.
It's still Second Master's Mei Gao Mei that is the best.
Third Master Hou. Come come, sit down.
Luo Cheng get me another glass
What's happened? Is something wrong?
Yes. If I don't have anything specific,
there's no way to come to your large and luxurious place.
But of course
It's like this. Let's return to the subject.
Today I came because of a small matter
There is a debt we need to settle.
What debt?
Gamble debt.
Come on, bring the person forth.
It's precisely this guy.
He owes one hundred dollars to my casino.
He said Second Master can settle this debt for him
I thought about how distinguished our Second Master is and he can't go to such a place.
So I brought him here to settle it with you
I hope Second Master
can pay off his debt.
I'm not in anyway related to him
He calls me to pay does that mean I have to pay?
If he says that he is your son, does that mean you are going to raise him?
Second Master really knows how to joke?
You don't recognise this person, right?
Then...
Let's see if you recognise this person.
Brother.
Second Master
Isn't this just for 100 silver dollars? Do you still need to raise your hand?
Not to mention, these helpers are Hong Family's comrades.
Did he hit you?
You can go back first.
-I won't go. -Luo Cheng.
Here Hurry and send her back.
-Let's go Miss Tianying, let's go. -Luo Fusheng.
Second Master the money hasn't been paid back yet
And you just let them go
Have you fought enough?
It hurts.
Foster Dad.
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Take them to get their injuries checked
Careful Let's go
If I remember correctly Mei Gao Mei is supposed to be closed at this time
But why is it so lively today?
Hou Li when you called me here...
I thought it was to enjoy music and have a drink
So, it was to see this. To see my Hong family's brothers lying on the floor!
I'd like to ask you
Hong Family's Second Master and Third Master
Exactly what is going on?
Master, the situation is like this...
Second Master's friend owes my casino a hundred dollars.
I originally thought to take his friend...
To Second Master come settle the debt
But who would have thought that before even a couple of words were said
Second Master raised his hand to our comrades and he also hit me
The person?
I let them go.
Second Master
You say it so nicely
Master do you know?
The woman that Second Master let go is none other than the singer Tian Ying. That's Second Master's lover.
What nonsense are you spouting?
Just friends.
Friends?
-For just mere a friend, you beat up the comrades? -Enough!
Both of you shut up! Have you argued enough?
Tianying, Tianying... Again this Tianying.
You guys still aren't embarrassed, huh?
My Second and Third Masters fought in broad daylight.
And actually for a woman at that
Haven't you done enough damage, do you still have any pride left?
If this gets out,
how will the Hong family be able to face others?
Where am I going to show my face?!
Foster Dad.
Don't be angry anymore.
This is my fault.
I accept the punishment.
Old Master, I was definitely at fault too.
You say you're sorry, but you don't mean it.
No. Master if it wasn't for Second Master he... Enough!
Hou Li, let me tell you, even if Fu Sheng was wrong
you didn't give him face in front of his brothers.
You brought so many of your men
to your home to pick a fight with your own brother.
Are you satisfied?
What's the situation at the moment?
Hong Lan and Xing Cheng's wedding day is close
Xing Long establishment is growing bigger day by day
There is that Xu Xing Cheng, he finds trouble with us everyday
The Hong family's position in Dongjiang
is no longer as good as it was.
There are many troubles out there
and you are still creating troubles in here!
I wouldn't dare.
How many times have I said it
When doing something
It's important to remember one word It's together
Only if brothers have the same mindset can they achieve great things.
What kind of people are the two of you?
You two are my left and right arms.
This kind of thing
I don't want to see it again
Today's issue
Go back and do some self-reflection
Foster Father I understand
Understood.
Hou Li
Go back to the casino.
Yes.
Sit
Foster Dad, I'm sorry. I-
Fusheng,
Just now what Hou Li said
That girl named Tianying,
Has she really moved your heart?
Tell me the truth.
The you right now
compared with your dad back in the day
are very similar.
What I'm worried about the most is
you are making the same mistake as your father.
I, Hong Zhenmo,
hate seeing brothers fighting because of women
brothers fighting because of women.
Fusheng,
I'm warning you
This must not be repeated.
Do whatever you want.
I understand, Foster Dad.
Is your foster father annoying you?
No.
I must chastise you today.
The one thing he (foster father) most certainly cannot look beyond is the people who
undermine beneath brethren trust and ruin family honor.
I really don't wish for you to become such a person.
Shuang Jie, I understand what you're saying. I promise,
I won't make any more mistakes. You have to trust me.
Houli will not get along with you.
Today, for on behalf of Tianying, you fought with him (Xingcheng). Foster father not reprimanding you today,
does not mean...
We are human beings.
Slander and incitement are common.
It'll naturally become reality.
I understand. I'll be more careful in the future.
I've been missing for so many days. You not only didn't miss me, but you even didn't come looking for me.
How could I not miss you?
Miss.
What are you doing here?
Alright. I left home for so many days and you didn't worry about me. You were with her!
Let me explain, this isn't what you think it is.
What do you need to explain?
I...I...I...
Cut!
What happened?
Tianying, we have shot this many times. Why did you mess up again?
Thank you.
Honglan, what exactly was your previous line?
Your previous line is different every time, I don't know how to continue.
I'm not the same. You don't know that actors/actresses are supposed to go with the flow and improvise?
You should be ready to change your lines at any time based on your co-star's performance.
Honglan, don't make things hard for her.
This is her first time acting. How could she be on par with you?
I'm making things hard for her? I was new at this once too.
You're expecting me to act like a professional actress.
You should treat her the same way.
Also, Tianying. If you can't finish even this then you shouldn't be an actress.
Since you already are an actress, you should at least have the common knowledge.
Did you know that that mistake you did previously,
you have to do again? You're wasting a lot of resources.
Miss Hong, you don't have to say any more. If you continue saying things, then she won't act.
Everything I'm saying to her benefits her, and benefits our acting as well.
Tianying, you don't have to listen anymore.
Can you act now?
I can.
Director. Seeing as everyone has worked hard today,
why don't we stop for today and save the rest for tomorrow?
Alright then. Tomorrow.
- Pack up. - Okay. Thank you, Director.
Sorry. Because of me, we weren't able to get any useful footage today.
What you need to do now, is to forget about everything,
eat a hearty meal and get a good sleep.
Right, Tianying. Are you free tonight?
How come you still look unhappy?
Do you know? If the one sitting in front of me today was another girl,
she definitely wouldn't have that expression, especially if I asked her to come.
I'm sorry, Mr. Huang. I must have disappointed you.
No, I'm not disappointed. Being able to eat with Miss Tianying
is my honor.
Mr. Huang, stop joking around.
I'm actually a really unremarkable girl.
I already felt really really happy you asked me to be in the dhow.
But my performance today, it's okay if I'm just embarrassing myself,
But I've embarrassed you too.
When I first started acting, I was worse than you.
You don't have to comfort me.
Really? I first started in a theater.
I remember when I went on stage for the first time...
My mind was a blank. I couldn't remember any lines.
So I stood there like an idiot.
Did that really happen?
It's true.
But don't tell anyone, especially not any journalists. Otherwise, my image will be destroyed.
You can be rest assured. I won't tell anybody.
However, it got better.
Those directors and actors in the theater society
patiently helping me practice until it was very late.
Eventually, I became stronger mentally
and I became the person who is sitting in front of you today.
No matter what, you received professional training
while I haven't.
So I've always been very curious.
At that time, I had only met you once.
Why did you choose me to act?
Because I could see a kind of energy of an inherited trait for movies.
- Me? - Ya - Energy?
Yes.
Movies to me are a type of art.
It's not just mindless entertainment.
It contains the power to enlighten people and get them thinking.
This kind of energy is stronger than guns and cannons.
As actors, we are the vessels for transmitting this kind of energy.
I could see that potential in you.
I never knew being an actor/actress has so much meaning.
But what you said earlier did make me think of someone.
A long time ago, he also said such encouraging words.
Unfortunately,
he changed. He became a different person.
It's normal. There are many passing feelings in this society.
so everyone changes.
Hence, you should be strong inside and don't need to change.
Then, Mr Huang,
can you be my acting coach?
Of course. I would be glad to share and impart my knowledge.
Thank you.
Hello. Your steak.
Can I get a pair of chopsticks?
- Sure. - Thank you.
I'm not used to using forks and knives. I must look really strange.
It's okay.
Just like how you need to think about the intensity of the heat and thickness of the meat when you cook this steak,
if your acting becomes "well done", it'll become too practiced,
too artificial. People won't like it.
If it's cooked rare, it'll be too raw. Eat too much and you'l get a stomachache.
When it comes to acting, how "well done" do you think one should be?
Medium well. It's right between mature and immature.
Do you know what's the highest level of acting?
In the best performances, you can't tell the actor is acting.
The actor is able to integrate their character into their daily lives,
temporarily forget yourself, and live as that character
Live your life like in a movie.
When you can use a fork and knife to eat this steak with ease,
it doesn't mean you're used to this way of living.
It just means you've adapted to this society.
At that time, you will have learned how to perform.
You will know how to pretend you are someone else.
It's very profound.
Take it slow. Don't be anxious.
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♫ I don't know much ♫
♫ I have given all I can ♫
♫ Being possessive is mediocre ♫
♫ Love should be lively ♫
♫ Being there means everything ♫
♫ I don't want a lot ♫
♫ Having you alone is good enough. ♫
♫ Family, strangers, and friends... hold on for just a minute more ♫
♫ Turns out that they happen to be ♫
♫ burdens I can't bear. ♫
♫ I wish for a happiness to be recited softly, granting you a peaceful long-lasting love. ♫
♫ In the clouds there comes a rainbow that brings joy ♫
♫ Occasionally when the rain falls on our determination ♫
♫ We will still hold on tight to our dreams. ♫
♫ Granting you a moonlight-accompanied love♫
♫ In the clouds blossomed the twinkling stars ♫
♫ Occassionally when the wind blows our memories ♫
♫ Our dreams will still give us courage... ♫
♫ Granting you a dream-like life ♫
♫ With love all along the way. ♫