Long long ago, there was a planet in outer space.
Its environment was almost identical to Earth’s environment.
Of course, there were aliens living on that planet.
After centuries of reproduction and evolution
these aliens formed their own civilization.
One day, their scientists predicted that their galaxy would collapse soon.
To take refuge, they got on space ships and migrated to other planets.
One group came to Earth.
They refer to themselves as the Fox people.
The earthlings of ancient times were terrified when they saw the Fox people.
According to "Lost Records," a huge ship once floated over the West Sea.
People on the ship wore crowns. Their bodies, covered in white feathers.
They could fly without wings.
That was our first impression of the Fox people.
To fit in, the Fox people kept evolving.
They look like earthlings now and lead their lives like we do.
The struggle between the humans and the Fox people never ceased.
During the Tang dynasty, there was a scholar named Dai Fu.
He was interested in the romance between people and foxes.
He believed that love was transgressive.
After he passed away, his son made an anthology of the stories he wrote.
The anthology was published under the name "Broad Records of Strange Stories."
This anthology was celebrated by its readers.
With the effort of the storytellers, the stories spread among people.
People grew less curious about foxes. They became afraid of them.
The Fox people noticed that the humans were becoming less friendly.
They had no choice but to hide their identities and blend in.
[Based on Shi Ding Rou's Novel]
[Moonshine and Valentine]
Subtitles by DramaFever
[Episode 12]
Master Helan.
Tonight's moonlight is perfect.
If you go through the pass now, you can reach Chang'an by noon tomorrow.
Chang'an.
All right.
I'm almost home.
This song is beautiful.
"Although times have changed..."
"My feelings for you are the same."
I can finally relate to this feeling.
Would you like me to bring the musician over?
No need.
Why don't you go ahead?
All right.
By the way, why do you like this song, "Red Sparrow Street"?
It's very special.
It's a bit like an oldie.
When I first heard it, it felt familiar.
A-Guai is so talented to be able to write such beautiful lyrics.
But there's a line...
"A letter from home."
"Listening" something...
I never figured out what it means.
That line means to say...
a letter from home is by the bed.
While the owner of the letter is sad, listening to music outside his window.
Silently crying.
How do you know he's crying?
Because the lyrics to that song...
Please stay, Right Priest.
Please wait for me.
A-Guai.
Sir, I need your blessing.
This lady...
She is Hui Yan's reincarnation in this lifetime.
I just found her recently.
This is Ms. Guan.
She likes your songs very much.
Thank you.
You two know each other?
I forgot to tell you, we're the same kind of people.
Hello, Ms. Guan.
Nice to meet you.
Hello. I'm your fan.
I can sing all of your songs.
Especially "Red Sparrow Street."
It's my favorite song.
Thank you, Ms. Guan.
But that song isn't actually my creation.
Who wrote it then?
Perhaps you should ask the person next to you.
Although I composed the music
Right Priest wrote the lyrics.
I remember that it was by chance that I I read this poem written by Right Priest.
I thought it was beautiful
so I shamelessly asked for the poem.
Then composed music for it.
It was a very long time ago.
In order to make it easier for the listener to understand
I made some changes to the lyrics.
I only kept a few of the original lines.
Although I don't completely understand your poem...
I don't know why, but I have this sad feeling when I hear it.
The poem is about...
someone who had to leave Chang'an and travel west.
So he left his beloved there.
When it's quiet in the night
he would dream about being with his beloved.
But every time, he wakes up and realizes it was a dream.
After a long time...
he finally has the chance to return to Chang'an.
But his beloved is no longer there.
Beloved.
You wrote this poem for her?
It's been so long.
I don't remember clearly.
Can I help you?
It's been a while since I saw you two.
Your underlings aren't around today.
You're alone now.
I think he's the guy who snatched my purse.
Well... You just want money.
You can have it.
Don't be rash!
What wants money!
Listen.
You broke my bones last time.
I'll give you a taste of your own medicine today.
I suggest you leave quickly.
Where were you hurt?
Is it serious?
No.
Let me see. Move your hand.
Really. I'm okay. It's just a small cut.
What is it?
Let me heal it for you.
Ms. Guan.
If someone hadn't tipped me off last time...
I wouldn't have gotten to you in time.
I still hope you can wear it, for your own safety.
I won't harass you unless something's wrong.
- And... - I trust you.
Xiao Ju.
Did you really ask Master Helen to do the fourth "S"?
Yes.
Mr. Helan agreed right away too.
What about Ms. Guan? Did she agree too?
Why wouldn't she agree?
If it were in the past, she would go no matter what.
If that's the case...
now that they've done the fourth "S," does that mean they are together now?
It's such a minor matter. How can it mean that they are together?
Such a minor matter?
Do humans view such things so casually now?
I always thought it was something that only two people in love would do.
Although it's better to do it with someone you're close to.
You can also do it with your colleagues and friends.
- Colleagues? - There are so many strangers there too.
You can do it with strangers?
Master Helan sure is different.
He can easily do something we wouldn't even dare to think about.
Just like us in the past...
Xiu Xian... say no more.
Pi Pi messaged me today. She says she feels much better.
Pi Pi. We were just talking about you.
You're all here.
Yes. These two come here everyday, rain or shine.
They won't leave until they're fed.
Is something wrong with me?
I know you guys are close...
but do you have to make eyes at each other while sitting so close?
Ms. Guan.
Did you really do the fourth "S" with Master Helan last night?
You all know about it?
Thank you for asking.
I'm really happy.
And the two of us...
As long as you're happy, you don't need to tell us the details.
Why did you stop her?
Please continue, Ms. Guan. I want to know.
You're so nosy.
What's it to you?
So what if I want to know--
Mr. Helan.
Ms. Guan.
I'm sorry about the accident yesterday.
Are you still in pain?
No.
I'd like to have a word with Ms. Guan.
All right.
Let's go.
Give me a hand.
Go, go, go. You too.
Mr. Helan.
Thank you for yesterday.
It's nothing.
I want to ask if you're free this weekend.
What is it?
I have a... party.
A lot of my friends will be there.
You have other friends?
I thought it was just those two.
If it's convenient, may I request the pleasure of your presence?
I didn't expect the fourth "S" to be so effective.
Exactly.
Master Helan still had a long face yesterday.
But look at him now...
Of course. Sometimes, the fourth "S" is very important to women.
After all, the power of the idol is infinite.
What? Master Helan is Ms. Guan's idol?
How come I didn't know about that?
What are you talking about?
The fourth "S" I was talking about is superstar.
What superstar?
They even did role play last night?
Of course a woman would feel better if she sees her idol when she's down.
What do you mean?
What exactly did you ask Master Helan to do last night?
I asked Mr. Helan to get concert tickets to A-Guai's concert.
What did you think I asked him?
We thought that the fourth "S" you were talking about was...
No, no, no....
Yes, we thought that the fourth "S" you were talking about was superstar.
Superstar, right?
Celebrity...
Right.
You're finally back.
What are you doing in the kitchen at this hour?
So you know it's late?
Where did you go?
I told you. I was meeting my professor.
That was in the afternoon.
Look at the time now.
I ran into an alumnus from our school on the way.
Zhang Chao from the architecture department.
You know him too.
He asked me to join him for dinner.
Why didn't you call me then?
I could have joined you.
At least let me know where you were.
I'm sorry.
My phone battery died.
I thought of picking you up too.
But then there wasn't enough time.
So I just went there directly.
Give me your phone.
What are you doing?
Are you lying to me?
Why would I lie to you?
You said your battery died, right?
Yes.
If I try to turn it on now, it shouldn't be able to turn on.
If it does turn on
doesn't that mean you're lying?
Try turning it on then.
There may be enough power for it to turn on though.
See. I didn't lie.
Why don't you believe me?
I don't know what's the matter with me.
Perhaps it's because you told the same lie to Pi Pi before.
How long are you going to keep looking at me like that?
It's already been hours.
Is it two more stops?
Do you have any idea where Princess Zhao Yan lives?
Where should we start?
Can we find her when we get there?
I think so.
You're not yourself today.
So quiet.
In the past, you would say...
"The north is different from the south."
"We don't mingle with humans."
Or something more nasty.
Do you think of me as annoying?
I'm just not used to you being so quiet.
This is our first time traveling together, after all.
A little nervousness is inevitable.
This shouldn't count as traveling together.
Pi Pi.
So did you decide to go?
Yes.
But I'm a little nervous.
Why are you nervous? Mr. Fox will be there.
Maybe I shouldn't go.
What do you think?
No, Ms. Guan.
You already told Master Helan that you would.
It's not good to go back on your word.
Let me think about it some more.
Look at her.
What if something happens to her there?
I'll go with you.
No, you can't.
You can't go to our gathering.
Why?
Ms. Guan is Master Helan's girlfriend.
So she can go.
What's your relationship with the Fox people?
Girlfriend?
How come I recall two handsome guys putting their arms around me
and saying that I'm their girlfriend?
When was that?
All right. All right.
- Can I go? - Yes, yes, yes.
Anytime. Just like going home, all right?
As you wish.
This is delicious. Try it.
I'll go with you.
My dear Pi Pi.
What's all this? And the one that you're holding.
If you really don't have anything presentable you can borrow from a friend.
Like me.
What do you think? Not bad, right?
You know it too?
Why didn't you borrow an extra dress when you borrowed yours?
How was I supposed to know you only had these clothes?
Forget it. Let's not go. I don't have anything to wear.
That won't do. We already said we'd go. Pi Pi.
Just throw anything on.
Pi Pi, sit up.
I don't want to go anymore.
I need to take this call.
Hello.
Okay.
Where are you going?
Ms. Xin. Why are you dressed like that?
Aren't we going to a party?
I prepared this for the occasion.
Does it look good?
You look good.
This is the cocktail dress Master Helan prepared for Ms. Guan.
The old fox sure is sly.
Much better than you guys.
We also picked a dress for you.
You picked it?
Xiu Xian bought it.
Pi Pi, it's time to go.
I'm coming.
I thought that northern Fox people would hate humans.
We don't like humans.
So why did you choose this kind of place?
100 years ago, a moderate fraction of the elders proposed to move into the forest.
To stay away from humans.
But now, is there a place that's truly untouched by humans?
Rather than avoiding them, we might as well try to understand them.
Humans are everywhere.
You give an inch and they'll take a mile.
Have you forgotten what they did to you?
But aren't you still living along side them too?
Just like us.
Left Priest.
How long did it take you to create a space like this?
It's a shame that I have limited resources.
It's been over a hundred years.
I haven't created too many spaces like this.
- I thought you were only-- - You thought I was only...
You thought I only knew how to create trouble for you?
I have better things to do than Jing Ting.
Wasting hundreds of years on a human.
There are too many things he should be doing.
We're here.
Come on.
What?
Be Ms. Left Priest.
If you want information, you better act like it.
Bottoms up.
I'll introduce you next time.
- Hello. - So cool.
Right Priest.
You all know each other?
Right Priest.
You're here too.
Are you feeling uneasy?
No.
I'm just not used to having so many people look at me.
Relax.
Look at them, they like you very much.
Mr. Helan.
Your entrance was so cool.
It's like there's light shining behind you.
What do you think? Isn't it great coming here with us?
It's great to come with Mr. Helan. What does it have to do with you?
Get your facts straight. I'm the one who brought you here.
Can't you two be quiet?
So...
all these people are...
Yes.
These are my family and friends.
It seems like you're held in high esteem here.
It must be stressful.
It's okay.
Relax.
You don't need to be afraid of anything with me by your side.
Try some of the desserts.
It's been a while.
Hello, Right Priest.
Is he here today?
He was just asking for you.
Go do your thing.
- I'll wait for you here. - All right.
Take care of Ms. Guan for me, Xiao Ju.
It's been a while, A Xi.
Pi Pi...
Look over there.
The woman in white.
Doesn't she look familiar?
I think I've seen her somewhere before.
Is she that... what's her name?
Fang Jin Xue.
The one that rose to stardom last year or the year before.
I think so.
Her name is really interesting.
Do you think she was born in winter, when it was snowing?
Why do you ask?
Her name, Fang Jin Xue. (Xue means "snow.")
According to your logic
you must be born in the fall?
When chrysanthemums are in bloom. (Her name "Ju" means "chrysanthemums.")
Yes.
Is there a problem with that?
Then you should be called Xin Xiao Mei in winter. (Mei means "cherry blossoms.")
And Xin Xiao Lan in spring. (Lan means "orchid.")
Pi Pi, I'm going to ask for an autograph. Do you want to come with me?
I'm not a groupie.
I'm going then.
What's your name in summer?
Ms. Guan. I'm going to check on Master Helan.
All right.
Hello.
I don't think I've seen you before.
What's your name?
My name is Guan Pi Pi.
I'm Su Mei.
Nice to meet you.
What year are you now?
What year?
I'm... 24 years old.
We're not asking your human age.
Oh, by the way, where did you get this Pearl of Charms?
Mr. Helan gave it to me.
Master Helan gave it to you himself?
Shouldn't it be given to Qian Hua instead?
So... are you and Master Helan...
We're just friends.
How could Master Helan give the Pearl of Charms to a regular friend?
Because I ran into some trouble...
He said the pearl would protect me.
So he gave it to me.
Please don't misunderstand.
Looks like this year's plan is down the drain again.
We've waited for over a hundred years already.
Looks like we have to wait another 10 years.
Waiter.
A friend of Mr. Helan is a friend of ours.
Nice to meet you.
I don't really drink.
This isn't wine. It's juice.
I really can't drink any more.
It's juice. Really.
So happy.
I really like how frank you are.
Here.
I arranged some charity events for you to attend next week.
- We need to make time in your schedule. - All right.
Ms. Fang.
Can I take a photo with you?
I'm sorry. This is a private event. It's not appropriate.
That's okay.
Umm... could I get an autograph?
I can do that.
Do you have paper?
Do you have a pen?
I'm sorry.
Sorry for disturbing you.
How can we run out of wine?
Here. This will do.
I'll pour for you.
- Here. - Here. Cheers.
Drink.
Come on.
Let's clink glasses again.
Amazing.
You have great tolerance.
Are you okay?
I feel a bit dizzy. I can't drink anymore.
Master Helan may be busy for a while.
Why don't you lie down in my room upstairs?
That won't do.
What do you mean?
Listen. My boyfriend owns the whole building. Let's go.
Sorry to trouble you.
No problem. Let me give you a hand.
Wow, who was here? They drank so much.
So Fang Jin Xue is one of you.
There sure are a lot of you.
Come on, it's just an autograph.
I know someone who can definitely help you.
Zhao Kuan Yong.
Why?
They know each other.
Fang Jin Xue used to have a thing for Kuan Yong.
Xiao Ju...
- Actually... - Where's Pi Pi?
Right. We haven't seen her in a while.
Wait for me.
Master Helan.
Ms. Guan is not feeling well, do you want to go check on her?
- I'll go take a look. Be right back. - Sure, go ahead.
- Have a seat. - Go do your thing.
Where could she have gone?
I don't see Master Helan either.
Don't worry.
Xiao Ju.
There's something I really want to tell you.
Can you help me find Pi Pi first?
Don't worry.
We know everyone here. Nothing bad would happen.
I know you know everyone here, but...
only the two of us are...
Kiss me.
What is it?
I...
I'll go look for Pi Pi.
Thank you.
So beautiful.
Ms. Guan.
Are you okay?
I'm fine. What's the matter?
They told me you were so drunk...
All right.
Rest if you're fine.
Su Mei.
Open the door.
Have fun!
Open the door, Su Mei.
Don't go overboard.
What is it?
Is the door locked?
We were tricked.
What is it?
I was too careless. I forgot that there's a full moon tonight.
What about it?
There's a tradition among the Fox people.
We can only procreate when there's a full moon.
Once every 10 years.
And there's a... condition.
What's the condition?
The condition is that...
They can only do it after the Priest does it.
Don't misunderstand, Ms. Guan.
I won't do anything to you.
Once the night is over, they'll let us out.
Does that mean we have to wait until daybreak?
Ms. Guan, if you don't mind, we can try to sit closer.
Perhaps they'll feel it, and let us out earlier.
Will this do?
Maybe a little closer.
You're not pulling my leg, are you?
Why would I lie to you?
Will this do?
I don't think it's working.
Sometimes... there are special moments in life... that are unforgettable.
Perhaps it's just a smile or a hug...
It could also be when your eyes meet...
But the moment comes so suddenly...
Just like any ordinary moment in life...
There's no way of knowing in advance.
But when the time comes...
We'll know that... everything is pre-destined.
Ms. Guan, are you all right?
Ms. Guan.
Ms. Guan!
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