[This story is pure fiction.]
Okay, okay. Sleep on it.
- Come back safely. - Goodbye.
Hey, come here.
Huiyan is still quite young. They want her to marry now?
- Isn't it too early? - Hey...
She'll have to get married eventually.
It's just a matter of time.
Maybe she won't be able to get into such a big family as she gets older.
But that family is weird. They came and didn't ask anything
except her time and date of birth.
They even insisted that I verify it with the midwife.
And then they came and proposed marriage after it all checked out. It was really strange.
What do you know? They gave us such a big cash gift.
How many years of farming would we do to get as much as this?
Didn't you hear their conditions?
We'll never see Huiyan again!
They are from a rich clan.
Maybe they don't want to have any relations with us.
But why did they choose our daughter?
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It's raining on a sunny day! The fox is getting married!
- Who is in there? - Who knows? It's definitely not a normal girl.
Hey, everyone, avoid the rain. Let's go.
Where are we?
What village is this?
Don't ask too much and don't listen to outsiders.
Are you Huiyan?
Huiyan?
I am sorry!
I know you don't feel comfortable.
Actually, just like you, I don't feel comfortable either.
My father says we will not get married right away.
I don't really know you, so I don't want to get married yet.
But according to their tradition,
we will still need to spend the night together. I am sorry!
Are you still covered by the bridal veil?
No, nothing.
Eat this.
I want to go back home.
Do you know the way back?
I'm not hungry.
It's fine even if you only take a bite.
What if I just don't eat it?
Then— Then I'll wait. I'll wait for you the whole night, until I know that you've eaten some.
How come I can't hear you chewing?
You really can't see?
This—
Yes.
My parents must have given a big cash gift to bring you here.
I apologize for that.
You don't have to say that. Actually...
In fact, I'm very ugly. Now, that I can get married during this lifetime,
my parents are very satisfied.
And they got paid well, too. That makes them even happier.
But I don't believe that you're ugly.
Why is that?
Because when I hear your voice, I can tell that you are very beautiful.
Then has anyone told you that you're goodlooking?
This...
I... I can't see myself.
My father said that my eyes will be cured some day,
but I can only see when the moon shines.
- Really? - Of course!
When I regain my sight, I will definitely look to see if you're lying to me.
Huiyan, did you know? Because of you,
I can see the world when the moon shines.
I'll keep looking for you and be there for you. Wait for me.
Priest, your documents and cover identity are ready.
In this life, you are an antique dealer.
The apartment is ready, too.
Once upon a time, there was a planet far away in outer space.
The environment there was almost the same as Earth's.
So, of course, there were aliens living on it.
After a long process of evolution, those aliens
established their own civilization.
One day, their scientists predicted that their galaxy was going to collapse.
To escape, they immigrated to other planets in the universe by spaceship.
And one group of them came to Earth.
They called themselves the Fox Clan.
Ancient men on Earth were shocked when they saw them.
An ancient book reads that a huge ship-like object flew above the western sea.
The people in it wore hats, had white feathers all over their bodies,
and flew high in the sky with no wings.
That is the first impression the Fox Clan made on humans.
To adapt to the environment on Earth, the Fox Clan never stopped evolving.
Finally, they began to look like humans and gradually fit in with them.
Since ancient times, the conflicts between humans and the Fox Clan never ended.
There was a government proofreading official named Dai Fu, who was especially interested in the love between foxes and humans.
He believed love could overcome everything.
After Dai Fu died, his son collected all of the stories he had written.
He called it "Guang Yi Ji" and had it published. (The Great Book of Marvels)
It was quite popular among its readers.
After storytellers added more details, the stories spread even further.
But humans began to fear foxes, instead of just being curious.
Foxes noticed that humans were getting less and less friendly.
They had to hide their identity in this world.
[Love Knot: His Excellency's First Love]
[Episode 1]
Lord, you know that Huiyan is marked by the Flower of the Fox.
- Are you sure you still want... - Stop, Xiu Xian. You all know me.
Lord Helan, this is your house. This way, please.
These are the documents that you required.
Lord Helan, these are the documents of Huiyan's friends, family, and herself.
You only just arrived here. Take a look first.
Guan Pipi is her name after she reorganized her energy.
She studied in a private elementary school.
Then she got into a community college. Now she's working for a newspaper as an intern, doing all the basic duties.
She's very innocent and optimistic. She's very different from the Huiyan from before.
What a rich life.
These are the documents of Guan Pipi's parents.
Her parents have a small barbershop.
Ordinary family. Below average income.
This is Tian Xin. Miss Guan's classmate.
Her best friend since middle school.
Her character is very decisive. She has a lot of influence on Guan Pipi.
This is Xin Xiaoju.
She's Huiyan...no, Pipi's classmate in college.
She's working in a coffee shop.
Miss Xin and Miss Guan are very good friends, too.
This is Tao Jialin. Also Guan Pipi's classmate.
He is also her...
boyfriend. He's the one that Guan Pipi adores the most.
Enough said.
I don't care who he is.
He will disappear from Huiyan's world very soon.
Guan Pipi.
Guan Pipi's world.
We also found the orb of the charm. It was in an antique collector's hands.
Next week, it will be displayed in an auction as an NSF item. (NSF - Not For Sale)
Fine. Xiu Xian,
you go investigate this...
Guan Pipi's schedule. I want to go see her tomorrow.
Okay, no problem, Lord Helan.
You had that dream again?
Yes, and this time, it was connected to last time—
All right. You've had this dream since high school.
I'm sick of hearing it. Why hasn't it ended yet?
Who knows?
I think you must've watched too many TV dramas.
Can't be.
Hey, do you think my tales could be made into a story or something?
Like a script or make them into a movie?
- That would work. - That would work?
Senior Sister. Hello, Senior Sister.
I'm a new student here today. I want to ask where the No. 8 dorm building is.
No.8 dorm building?
I don't go to school here. The scores required to get into this school are really...
I'll tell you. Go around the back, across the corridor, and the No.8 dorm building is just in the back.
Thanks, Senior Sister.
Why were you being so funny? That was not the question.
Why couldn't you just say, "I don't know"?
- There is a No.8 building in your school? - That's right.
My school has only 3 floors.
Our school is quite big, too!
Pipi!
Jialin? You scared me!
Let's go, let's go. Let's go eat!
What do you want to eat later?
Do you have anything you want to eat?
You can order. I don't have an appetite.
Drink water!
- Thank you. - Thank you.
What's wrong, are you not feeling well?
What else can it be? The recommendation letter.
What recommendation letter?
I want to go to Stanford to study with Matthew Chess for a PhD, so I need a recommendation letter.
You want Professor Li in the 8th Department to write you one?
Yes. You know the relationship between them?
What does that mean?
Professor Li was Matthew Chess's student.
It would help a lot if he could write you a recommendation letter.
Yes. But he has already written two letters for two graduates in his department.
He read my thesis and thinks there are some problems.
Jialin, fighting! You can do it.
You need to pay attention to how you look, the next time you go see the professor.
Is there something wrong with this?
This right here is torn, did you not notice? It's such a big hole.
- See? - I don't even know how it happened!
Jialin, how about you take it off? I can help you patch it up.
Right now?
I have this!
I can't believe you! Who carries needles and thread around?
What about your GPA? (GPA - Grade point average)
GPA shouldn't be too much of a problem.
I heard Stanford has been very harsh these last few years.
But I still prefer California.
Hey, I also like California. I feel like the weather there, in California, is very relaxing.
You've been there before?
- I stayed there for a while when I was little. - Right, right.
Why didn't you get your PhD in the US then?
With a Liberal Arts major. It's difficult.
It can't be that difficult.
Much more difficult than yours.
Take a look!
This— Why is it...
- red? - There wasn't any white thread left, so
I improvised a little.
This looked better before.
It's okay, Pipi. I've been wanting to buy a new one anyway, thank you.
- Sorry, Jialin.
- It's okay. - Hey!
Professor Liao. I remember. Go to him.
He's in the National Academy of Science. His words have more value.
I know him. I've attended his classes before.
I have this feeling that he doesn't really like me. He also didn't give me good marks, so I haven't continued looking for him.
How could the professor not like you?
That's why I'm so frustrated.
I'm taking off. I'm going to have dinner with Pipi.
Oh, okay. Then I'll leave first.
Hey, Jialin! I might not be able to eat with you today.
I have something on at the magazine. I forgot about it.
You and Tianxin go eat.
You can discuss the recommendation letter and think of something.
But that's inappropriate.
No one else can take over at the magazine?
Everyone else is busy. Nobody else has time.
If I behave well, my position could become permanent soon.
It's your birthday in a few days. We will go to dinner then.
Okay. Go.
I'm going to leave now, bye-bye!
- Bye-bye! - Bye-bye!
Morning.
Pipi? Didn't you say that you were going out to eat? Why are you back?
I love my job. Work makes me happy.
What are you trying to pull? Yesterday, you lost your temper when I said I wouldn't give you time off.
I don't want time off now. I can't do that?
Who made you angry?
Nobody. I made myself angry.
Is there any work I can do?
Ask Wang Xuan. She's replacing you today.
Go, go, go. Quick!
Sister Qiantang, sign this.
Look at this.
- Sister Xian... - No need, I can do it myself.
- What I meant was— - If I tell you to do this work now, it would be a waste of my time.
You go enjoy your time off.
There must be something else I can do.
How about getting coffee for everyone? That should be the only thing you can do now. Okay?
All right.
Welcome! Want anything to drink?
One Americano.
Take care.
Do you think Jialin and I are drifting further apart?
During high school, he was the top student in all his classes.
I was the last place. Then he got into university and I went to community college.
He went to graduate school. I became an intern.
Now he's going to the U.S. for his PhD. I'm still an intern.
Yup! How about you two just break up?
Hey, I don't want to hear stuff like that!
Then what do you want to hear?
How about you encourage me?
This lady. Did you have so many daydreams, they burned your brain?
I'm asking you. Don't you already barely see Tao Jialin?
Why did you run away from a planned dinner then?
Tianxin is always free. Why can't she go on another day?
I'm concerned for him!
I'm supporting him silently behind his back, in my own way.
Don't add more drama to yourself.
Tell me, does Jialin still love me?
Are we really so different?
Quick! Come on, comfort me. Quickly!
He still loves you, you don't need to worry about it so much.
Was that okay?
Please use your time being paranoid, to work hard and try to eliminate the distance between you and him.
You could really get dumped this way.
Are you my friend or not?
Don't complain. I hate complainers.
Are you crazy?!
Go to the restroom and clean yourself up.
- Thank you. - No problem.
- Hey, hey, hey! - Huh?
Okay.
Who's that? What happened?
They come here a lot. That woman is really crazy.
Last time she slapped his face, this time she threw a glass of water in his face.
Who knows what she's going to do the next time.
If I was that guy, I would've dumped her a long time ago.
It takes two people.
Maybe they belong with each other. One likes to hit and the other likes to get hit.
The reason why that woman was so angry...
is probably because there's something wrong with the guy!
Mind your own, Tao Jialin. That guy is nice.
Go, go, go!
I can do it myself. Sit down, sit down.
- Sorry to bother you. - It's nothing.
You really did quite well.
Should I give up just because there's distance between us?
Distance? I don't think distance is the problem.
You have devoted so much to her already.
Forget it. I won't complain. It will bother you.
No way! If you have things you need to say, just say them!
- This way, you can feel a lot better-- - Hey!
You didn't say that to me earlier.
For you, lady, the door is behind you. Please leave.
It's fine.
You, you...
Yeah.
Jialin, did you know?
Gui is going to have a concert soon. August 20th.
Should we get tickets?
You buy them.
Miss.
This love, at first sight, has been going on for almost a thousand years.
What? Getting sick of it?
A little.
Four.
Three.
Two...
Sir. This is all the change I have right now.
I'll give you some food also.
Looks like she took him for a beggar.
Helan looks so pitiful.
Miss.
I think you misunderstood me. I'm not a beggar.
I only wanted you to help me to the subway station.
I'm so sorry.
Let me help you then.
Here, I'll lead you.
Be careful of the stairs.
Hey! Catch that thief!
He stole my wallet! Catch him!
Stop right there! Hey!
Give me back my wallet!
Hey!
Stop right there!
Hey! Hey!
Hey!
Get in now.
Drive slower!
I'm going to cry...
Oh, hell! Quick, go after him!
Oh, there's a racing competition?
Is there really no problem with you guys driving in here like this?
Don't worry about it.
Pass the red go-cart! Pass him!
I'll see if you dare overtake him!
Speed up and overtake him!
This can't be happening!
What was that!
Who can we catch with you driving like that?
How about we just forget about my wallet?
We're going that way!
What kind of music is this?
Also, your driving is so sloppy.
If you can do it better, then do it.
If I'm going to drive, then let me drive. Here.
Oh, my goodness.
Your butt is so big—
Don't worry, it's not a problem.
You don't think this is too noisy?
That's what you call music!
Learn from me!
You should listen to modern music more.
What do you know? That's called classical.
I have the most up-to-date music. Yours is out of date. Who still listens to that?
I listen to it.
You're an antique.
- He's driving on the level below us. - Go for it!
Hey, careful, careful!
Hey, be more careful!
Hi!
So stupid.
Miss Guan, check to see if you're missing anything.
100, 200, 300...
600! I'm not short of anything.
My ID card is also here.
Thank you. Thank you.
I'm going to leave now...
Wait.
If you encounter any problems later, please contact me.
Oh,
thank you.
Thank you, thank you.
Should I follow her?
No need.
Then let's go. The car has already ended up like this.
Let's walk around, the weather is so nice.
We really shouldn't let you take the wheel. We crashed.
So what if we crashed? Shouldn't we have still gotten that wallet back?
I was originally driving pretty well, I didn't need you to take over.
You drove pretty well? If you drive well, but can't catch up to the person, then what's the purpose?
Are you two going to let me walk back?
We're almost there.
Go, go. Danger!
Quick, quick, quick. Let's go!
Something else is going on here, too.
Go, go, go!
Are you okay?
This is all your fault.
All your fault.
Professor Liao. Earned his PhD at Stanford.
Then next time, he'll be a visiting scholar at Huada University. He has published over forty papers...
in publications that ranked over 6 stars on the SCI index. (SCI - Science Citation Index, research journal database)
- Right now, he's a PhD supervisor at our university. - Shh!
What are you doing?
Preparing at the last moment.
Tianxin! Let me prepare for a while!
Professor Liao, I'm grateful you gave me an A plus.
Now that I'm about to graduate,
I feel I'm very confused about the future.
Yes. It's a matter of choice...
where you go after graduation.
I chose this major because I was interested in artificial intelligence.
but now it's very awkward doing the research in this position.
If I go find a job, I can't continue my research.
It doesn't feel good to drop something halfway through.
But you know,
locally, it's really...
Students like you, who are so invested in research, are very rare.
Have you considered applying to universities overseas?
Professor Liao, that's exactly what I think!
So, I brought a recommendation letter and hope you can sign it.
Stanford. I graduated from there.
I know! So, I look forward to it.
I have seen your (thesis) subject. Very interesting.
You are a girl with many brilliant ideas.
- So, shall I sign it? - Yes.
Please, sign here.
Tao Jialin?
Tao?
Tao Jialin? I'm from Class 3.
Professor Liao, you do remember me. Don't you?
Yes, I do.
Work hard.
I will buy you dinner if you get accepted.
What are you talking about? I will buy you dinner!
Hey. Are you done yet? How long are you going to stare at it? Put it away already.
You work hard when you get there. Don't let me sacrifice my beauty for nothing.
What did you just say?
I was joking. Don't be so serious.
This is magical. How did you do it?
I have my special ways of dealing with special occasions.
But you're capable of doing this.
Professor Liao was so harsh but he said your subject was interesting.
- Really? - Really.
Study hard when you get there. I believe in you.
I feel there could be more improvements in my research plans.
But did you really attend Professor Liao's class?
Isn't your major Liberal Arts?
I don't even know what class that is.
Don't forget.
I am the number one beauty in the Music Department.
I know a little bit about acting.
Please, Master Tao, give me a critique...
on my improvised performance just now.
I think the performance that Teacher Tianxin just gave us...
is very considerate. It's also freestyle.
I think it's good.
I am still nervous though.
When I get there, there will be more problems.
What's there to be nervous about? Pipi will be joining you, right?
I believe she'll take good care of you.
Pipi...
She'll take care of me? You mean doing my laundry and stuff?
Hey, hey, Tao Jialin.
Is this how you speak of my best friend?
Give me my letter back.
I didn't. I was just planning ahead for her.
Sweep it up. There's too much hair.
I got hair all over me.
Mother, I'm back.
You're back.
I wanted to ask you. It's Jialin's birthday soon.
What gift did you get him? Do you need me to get him a few jars of soybean sauce?
They don't eat soybean sauce.
Who told you that? His mother loves my soybean sauce.
This birthday you need to mention the marriage thing.
It's better to mention it in front of his parents.
How can I mention that kind of thing?
Why can't we mention it?
You've been together for so many years.
Jialin is about to go abroad.
You want to wait for him here a few more years?
Mother, don't worry about it. We're fine.
All right, but I worry.
What did you get him?
I have some ideas.
But can you loan me some money?
Look at her!
Asking me for money? You're working!
We should get him a few jars of soybean sauce.
Handmade things show the most love.
Isn't that right?
What are you laughing at? Why didn't you help me?
Help you say what?
I haven't dealt with the Taos in so long.
You and Jialin's father are old colleagues.
Mention it to him!
The factory has been closed for so many years.
He's a manager now.
Look at yourself!
There's someone special for everyone in their lives.
Even for someone as ordinary as I,
there's a special someone.
When that special someone shows up in front of you,
your brain will let you know right away.
You will discover that you, at that moment,
will become happier
or sadder
at that particular moment.
We will never know at that special moment
that someone who will change our whole lives has just appeared.
I miss you so much.
I am Helan Xi, courtesy name Jingting.
I am a fox that's more than 900 years old. I come from the star of the Sky Fox that's far away.
For more than 900 years, I've been the Right Priest for the Fox Tribe.
I'm below one other person and above millions.
Everything here is strange yet so familiar.
This is not the first time that I've come to the earth.
The days here are crowded and noisy. The nights are colorful and free.
It's not like my homeland.
In my homeland, the night breeze blows over the trees.
The moonlight is like a fine wine.
I can hear birds and beasts sleeping in silence.
I can hear things growing.
The curse that sleeps for a thousand years.
That painful past.
I was once accused of tearing apart a family.
In these long years, I have never had any regrets.
For her, I am willing to pay any price.
Even my life.
Although for me,
death could be the real relief.
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♫ A relationship met by chance ♫
♫ Stumbling through separation and return ♫
♫ Everything on the mind hangs like a bright moon ♫
♫ Longing sleeps in the night sky ♫
♫ Perhaps as I hoped, it was just a fantasy ♫
♫ The past is flying by ♫ ♫ I can hear your heartbeat ♫
♫ Reincarnated love, it was just a daydream ♫
♫ Seeing each other again, time stops in place ♫
♫ A thousand love in a glance ♫
♫ A thousand year fate ♫ ♫ Spreading through time ♫
♫ Day and night ♫ ♫ It’s you that loves my face ♫
♫ Let time keep your promise to me ♫
♫ A thousand year fate ♫ ♫ Spreading through time ♫
♫ Day and night ♫ ♫ It’s you that loves my face ♫
♫ Let time keep your promise to me ♫
♫ A thousand love in a glance ♫