A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES
EPISODE 23
Shancai.
Wake up.
We start cleaning at 7:00 a.m.
Mrs. Yu, I've completed my tasks.
What else should I clean?
Just completing them and completing them nicely
are two different things.
If it doesn't pass my examination,
you have to do it again.
Wait.
Why aren't the pleats on the window curtains the same size?
It doesn't look uniform.
Why aren't those bathroom slippers placed facing the door?
What if someone slips
when trying to wear them?
And this trash can.
Why is the trash bag visible in the trash can?
That's not allowed either?
That's how we do it at home.
That's not how we do it here.
There would be no sign of life if it's too clean.
How can we not leave a trace while we're alive?
Don't talk back to me.
The sign of life you're referring to is sloppiness.
It's time to wake Si up.
Why are you still standing there?
Aren't I just responsible for cleaning?
Go when I tell you to.
Okay.
Never mind.
This is work.
Just act like normal.
Daoming Si.
Sir, wake up...
Why isn't he budging at all?
He sleeps like a dead person.
It's so rare to see him so quiet.
Looking at him closely...
His nose is quite sharp.
Hey.
Let go.
-Hey. -Stop.
Why are you so violent?
Can't you be nicer?
You jerk.
Were you pretending to be asleep?
No.
I was dreaming.
You...
Can you wear something to bed from now on?
Why?
Are you feeling shy?
Of course not.
I heard my mom bothered you yesterday.
Sorry about that.
That's fine.
Did you and Xiaozi meet afterward?
She came to my house.
Really?
How is she?
She's all smiles on the outside.
However...
Even though I feel sorry for her,
but...
I can't control my feelings.
I thought
you'd be with Lei.
Lei?
What are you talking about?
You...
Are you stupid?
-I-- -Never mind.
Anyway, it's not important.
Why are you speaking calmly?
Listen.
Didn't you tell me that you'll fight with my mom for us?
For us...
You should have told me earlier.
That way, I wouldn't date other girls.
Daoming Si.
-Let me explain. -I'm not listening.
Every time you explain, it only complicates things.
Because life itself is complicated.
Si.
You're being so intimate with our cleaner so early in the morning.
What do you think you're doing?
Mrs. Yu.
You should knock before you come in.
You're dillydallying.
I asked you to wake Si up.
I didn't ask you to provide other services.
What are you saying, old lady?
That kid
who pees his bed until the third grade
is all grown up now.
-So you think you can disrespect me now? -Mrs. Yu, stop it.
Who changed your sheets
every time you wet your bed?
And who always cried saying,
"Don't tell my sister"?
Si.
Have you forgotten already?
Mrs. Yu.
That's ancient history. Don't bring it up.
And you're even saying them in front of a girl.
Shancai, I dare you to laugh.
Didn't you retire due to a bad back a year ago?
Why did you come back when my mom asked you to?
Do I look like someone's puppet?
This time,
even though the president was the one who asked me to come back,
I decide how to organize
this household.
No matter who he is,
if he's wrong,
I won't be lenient with him.
Shancai.
Shouldn't you get back to work outside?
Yes.
Mrs. Yu.
Did my mom send you to spy on me?
Si.
What did you do
to need such supervision and re-education?
-What happened to Shancai? -I'm not sure.
Didn't she write a post in QZone saying she's fine?
Yes, but I don't know where she is now.
Stop worrying. You'd see her later in class.
-Shancai. -Shancai.
Why are you with Daoming Si?
Did you spend the night together?
Well...
Shancai, we'll be late. Let's go.
-We'll go to class first. -All right.
Come on. Hurry.
Daoming Si, just wait.
Just you wait.
Shancai.
So Shancai's been staying with you after she was driven out by her landlady?
Yes.
She even woke me up this morning.
What? Did I hear you right?
She woke you up?
That means...
I mean
I can see the person I like when I wake up every day.
What's going on?
Shancai is a cleaner at your house?
That's ridiculous.
How can you develop
such a unique love story when you're with Shancai?
Because they're both not normal.
By the way, I saw your application, Si.
You're going to graduate school?
Yes.
Shancai is a sophomore.
We'll graduate together if I stay two more years.
Does Shancai know?
Not yet.
However, I have to personally hear her say those three words.
Which three words?
You are annoying, stay far away, you stupid fool.
Or...
He he he?
It seems you already have a perfect plan.
Don't worry.
I've got it all planned out.
I never thought I'd live in the same house as Daoming Si,
especially working at his house.
I wonder how my parents are doing in the fishing village.
I hope they can come back soon.
And we'll live happily as a family again.
No.
I can't feel discouraged.
I have to live well for my parents and not worry them.
The calories it contains...
Your meal is ready.
Please enjoy.
Eat with me.
I can't.
I can't eat with you when I'm working.
Why not?
It's against Mrs. Yu's rules.
You can if I say you can.
All right.
Can we eat now?
I'll meet you at midnight.
What should I do?
Why does he want to meet me?
How about I just pretend to be asleep?
No.
He must have the key to this room.
No.
With his bad temper,
he'll wake everyone up if he can't come in.
When that happens, it would cause a huge misunderstanding.
What should I do?
What should I do with Daoming Si?
He just does whatever he wants.
He never cares about what other people feel.
He might do something extreme.
What if...
No. It's too dangerous.
I can't take it anymore.
I'll just spend a night at Xiaoyou's.
I'll deal with him tomorrow.
Why are you so slow?
Were you hatching eggs in the bedroom?
It's very late now.
-I think-- -There are many things
that we can only do at night.
No.
We can't do it regardless if it's daytime or night time.
I've already made a decision.
I won't be shy.
Why did you ask me to come here?
To watch you launch a rocket?
Are you stupid?
You're the stupid one.
You don't know how to set it.
Who doesn't know that's a telescope?
That's strange.
It's tonight for sure.
You asked me to come here to look at this?
Why are you laughing?
Don't distract me.
I'm heading back to sleep.
Can't you just look in the mirror to see a Martian?
I found it. Come and see it.
-See what? -Come and take a look.
Do you see it?
Yes. It's so beautiful.
-Let me see. -Okay.
Let me see it.
Let me see it again.
It's really beautiful.
Stupid girl.
Aside from that, can't you say anything else?
It's so spectacular.
It's like thousands of diamonds falling from the sky.
It's so nice.
Then...
Do you like it?
Yes, I do.
But it's too short.
I wonder how many decades later it will take to see it again?
It'd be nice if I can see it every day.
You want to see it every day?
Then close your eyes and make a wish.
Maybe it'll come true.
I'm not a kindergarten student.
Do you think I'll believe that?
How would you know if you don't try?
All right.
I'll put it on for you.
No. It's too expensive. I can't accept this.
Don't move.
This gift has a special meaning.
So you can't refuse it.
Why are you so overbearing?
Because you're the only one I'm willing to trade all the meteors
in the sky for.
Shancai.
Be my girlfriend.
Daoming Si.
I'm very moved that you like me so much.
But...
But what?
If my feelings for you
are only ten percent of your feelings for me,
would you still want to be my boyfriend?
Only ten percent?
I really hate the way you speak.
Sorry. I...
I just wanted to tell you how I feel.
What if I couldn't like you
the way you like me?
Then be my girlfriend.
If you become my girlfriend, I'll make up for the 90 percent.
What if you couldn't make up for it?
It's fine if you don't trust yourself.
But you trust me, right?
I won't force you.
But you have to give me chance, okay?
If...
If you still don't like me after a month,
I won't bother you again.
Think about it carefully.
Give me an answer by 7:00 a.m. tomorrow.
Seven in the morning?
Isn't that only three hours away?
Do you only need three minutes then?
Fine. 7:00 a.m. then.
Daoming Si.
You should wake up.
Can I come in and do the cleaning?
I'll start cleaning.
Aside from cleaning
don't you have anything else to say?
I want to say...
What do you want to say?
Regarding the one month trial period,
I think we can try it.
But it's not a trial period for you, but for me.
I want to officially and seriously date you.
If I can't like you with all my heart,
then I'm the one who's leaving.
So the answer is yes?
Right?
Answer me.
Yes.
I don't know.
Ask her yourself if you want to know.
-How can I ask her? -How can I?
How is it?
We're still testing it.
Your girlfriend's here.
Shancai, someone's waiting for you.
Go over there.
I'll just sit here with Qinghe.
Why?
We usually sit together.
Shancai, let me ask you.
Are you officially dating Daoming Si?
Why are you just standing there? Come here.
Let's go.
What are you doing?
My goodness.
They're together?
They're officially together?
They're officially together.
That's so surprising.
-I'm so envious. -I'm so envious.
That's so surprising.
-That's right. -She's so lucky.
-Why isn't it me? -What a lucky girl.
-That's right. -It's so annoying.
-Look at them. -Yes.
-Shancai's so lucky. -That's right.
-They're together now? -Daoming Si's so handsome.
So what? He's taken already.
-He's so cute. -That's right.
Impossible. Stop dreaming.
He's so handsome.
Look.
Shancai's so awkward in front of Daoming Si.
It's so unnatural.
Really?
I think they look good together.
Shancai's not usually like that.
I don't care. I won't allow them to be together.
Shut it.
Sorry.
Why are you apologizing?
What's wrong?
I'm not used to this.
That's understandable.
All eyes would be on you if you're with someone like me.
It's normal to not be used to it.
However...
You can't use this reason to reject me after a month.
Eat up.
You're dating? And you're living in his house?
Congratulations.
You're finally together after such a long time.
Why do you look so worried?
Aren't you happy with Daoming Si's love confession?
You don't understand.
I just ate at the cafeteria and all eyes were on me.
I felt like a freak in a jar
at a medical laboratory.
I couldn't eat.
How would I be happy?
I don't think that would work.
Me too.
But how can we date like this?
Don't think too much.
Tell me what's your ideal date.
An ideal date should be
going to the library to study together.
Then shopping and walking together,
watching movies together,
and eating in popular restaurants together.
Then do it.
What are you worried about?
But...
But these don't seem like the things Daoming Si would like to do.
Shancai.
When two people are together, they have to understand
and adjust to each other.
If he really likes you, he'll adjust for you.
This month, you can test him and see if he really likes you.
But how would I ask him out?
I know.
I'm going on a date with my boyfriend this weekend.
Bring Daoming Si along.
My boyfriend and I usually do the things you've mentioned.
We'll see if Daoming Si can adjust to you.
Xiaoyou.
When did you have a boyfriend?
You didn't tell me.
Who is it?
I wanted to tell you a long time ago.
But weren't you in a bad mood lately?
I couldn't bring myself to tell you.
He's my classmate.
He took me home when it was raining one time.
Then he kissed me at my door.
He kissed you the first time he took you home?
He's so romantic.
I really like him.
Xiaoyou, I'm really happy for you.
And I'm really curious about what type of person he is
to make you like him so much.
So bring Daoming Si and let's have a double date.
All right.
I think the topic of your thesis is great.
But it has to be more focused.
I don't think so.
Look at this.
-What's the matter? -Have some fruit.
It's really delicious.
Hey.
Know your places.
She can only feed me.
-Go on. -Hey.
-Why did you choose this? -Look at this.
What do you want to say?
Come out for a while.
I have something to tell you.
Just say it here.
By the way, Ximen, scroll down.
Okay.
Do you see this? This one.
-The topic won't work. -Let's go on a date.
Shancai, you're incredible.
Little Miss Shancai is making the first move now.
Well, do you still remember my good friend Xiaoyou?
Yes, the one who works with you.
She's thin with round eyes. Very cute.
Don't get any ideas about her.
I'm just complimenting your friend.
What exactly are you trying to say?
Let's have a double date with Xiaoyou and her boyfriend.
On Sunday at 11:00 a.m. at the theme park.
Just treat it as a date with me.
Never mind. If you didn't hear clearly. I'll take it as a yes.
This is the legendary double date.
The famous double date 20 years ago.
You want me to go out with someone I don't know?
Who says you don't know her?
Xiaoyou's my friend. Just adjust to it.
Adjust? Why?
It's a bit outdated,
but it's the first time Shancai asked you out.
Si, you can play a supporting role for once.
Won't you do it for Shancai?
How boring. I got excited over nothing.
Why are you making that face?
It's just the first day of the one month period.
Can't you just try it once?
I don't want to do it. No way.
You know how he is.
Don't worry about it.
Shancai. You know him.
If Si really goes there, that would truly be awkward.
Never mind.
I won't ever ask him out again.
Can't he just adjust a bit?
Big stupid fool!
Good night.
Sorry, Xiaoyou.
Daoming Si...
attended a friend's wedding.
Which friend?
That friend...
Never mind.
Daoming Si slipped and fell when he walked out the door earlier.
I won't even believe that.
Shancai.
Sorry, we weren't able to catch the train.
We had to wait. This is my boyfriend, Xiaoqi.
Hi, I'm Zhang Ziqi. Just call me Xiaoqi. That makes us sound closer.
Hi, I'm Dong Shancai.
-Where is he? -He might not make it.
He can't come?
Something came up at home.
I'm really sorry.
It's fine.
Let's have some burgers.
No, you guys go ahead.
I don't want to intrude on your date.
Traffic was bad.
Daoming Si, is everything okay at home?
Yes.
Let me introduce you.
This is Daoming Si. Shancai's boyfriend.
Hi.
Why are you so shy?
Let's take a picture.
Say cheese.
All right.
Let's have some burgers.
-Let's go. -Let's go.
Didn't you say you're not coming?
Just this once. There will be no second time.
Why are you laughing?
I'm laughing because you were like a robot
learning his first movement when you extended your hand earlier.
You talk too much.
What are you having? Order whatever you want.
My treat.
Don't be shy.
This one.
No.
You're all grown up and you're ordering a kid's meal?
Your boyfriend is a child at heart.
Do you want a Minion toy with it?
I want this one too.
Me too. It's so cute.
Let's order the same thing.
All right.
What do you think?
He's quite handsome, right?
Yes.
But how do I say it?
He's different than what I imagined.
How tall are you?
I'm 185cm.
You're 185cm?
No wonder.
You can be a model.
I was wondering why your name is Shaolin Si.
Turns out your mom has foresight, right?
It's Daoming Si.
Don't mind him.
He just likes to make jokes.
Do you smoke?
I knew it. You look like such a good boy. Surely you don't smoke.
Are you also a good boy at home?
Well...
Where are we going later? How about the theme park?
All right. Let's go there after.
This pirate ship ride is so exciting.
Let's go on it together.
Daoming Si.
You're so tall.
You're not afraid, right?
No problem.
I'll go with the girls, all right?
-Let's go. -No.
I'm the one who's afraid.
You two go ahead.
Daoming Si and I will just walk around.
Looks like
they have a good relationship, right?
Dong Shancai.
This is the double date you were talking about?
What kind of person is that?
Why would your friend be with such a freak?
What are you thinking?
All right. If you don't want to stay, let's just go home.
No.
I mean
it'd be awkward for you if I leave.
I think you look really handsome...
today.
Don't worry.
I won't beat him up even though that guy is really infuriating.
Really?
Even if I'm so mad, I won't beat him up.
Let's go.
THOMAS THE TRAIN
-What is this? -This is a very famous haunted house.
It's only in Shanghai for a few days.
I don't want to miss it.
Haunted house? I'm not going.
Why?
It looks boring. What's so good about it?
But I really want to go.
Come with me.
I can't say no to you.
ENTRANCE
It's so dark.
I feel like I can't see anything.
I'm so nervous.
It's so exciting.
How is it exciting?
I told you. These things are fake.
Why are you laughing?
Haven't I told you already? These things are not scary at all.
Stay behind me and follow me.
I told you it would be fine.
Let's go.
Sorry.
Translated by Coleen Chua
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