Shen Yue as Dong Shan-cai
Dylan Wang as Dao Ming-si
Darren Chen as Hua Ze-lei
Liang Jing-kang as Feng Mei-zuo
Wu Xi-ze as Xi-men Yan
I can't keep this away from Dao Ming-si. It's better to be honest with him.
Dao Ming-si, there's something that I want to say to you.
Wait. I don't want to hear it.
Every time you say something with that serious face, it's nothing good.
This is very important. / I don't care, I don't want to hear it...
You're about to graduate after 20 years. Why are you still acting like a 3 year old?
And you're like an old lady.
It's not easy for us to have a good relationship. And you still put on that frowning face.
That again. Your words always make me tense.
Who?
There're only the two of us in this house.
Why are you so good at making out? You said you've never dated anyone before.
Ok, I'll admit that I've wandered around with Xi-men in the past.
Going out with Xi-men, Mei-zuo will definitely have many girls around.
Those girls were always coming onto me. I didn't reject them either.
Of course all of that means nothing to me.
So after that, I never did it again.
Oh really?/ What's wrong with you?
That happened like 800 years ago.
Don't tell me that you're jealous.
Don't be too cocky.
However many girls that you've played with, it's none of my business.
You're jealous. Success.
I said I'm not.
Jealousy is a good thing. It's ok if you're jealous.
Be jealous all you want./ You're so childish.
You don't know what I went through today.
I was followed by your bodyguards and had to hide everywhere.
I couldn't go straight home.
Luckily I ran into Mei-zuo, he helped me.
I was really scared but you didn't want to listen.
My family bodyguards? Why didn't you tell me right away?
What's the use in telling you?
This is something that you and I have to face.
If you don't tell me, then who can you tell?
If you knew, it would only make things more complicated.
Your Mom would've found out about this sooner.
Even Mei-zuo thinks that you'll make things worse.
I don't want to tell you but I also don't want to hide anything from you.
That's why I never agreed about us dating secretly without people knowing.
Because I won't know at all if you decide on something behind my back.
Hello./ Dao Ming-si, your family bodyguards are looking for you.
I've allowed them to come in./ Why did you turn off the lights?
Nobody understands my Mom better than me.
That's why I'm the only one who can protect you.
But.../ Don't doubt anymore. Go with me to London.
How can we go to London in these current conditions?
Maybe before I even get on the plane...
...something will happen to Qing-he's and Xiao-you's families.
There's no way I can leave my friends just like that.
This is the only door that's been locked from outside. There should be people in there.
So what do we do?
We will be discovered soon. They will enter soon
Is there another way out?
If I remember correctly, I think there's a window inside the bathroom. Come on.
Hurry.
You guys work faster. Madame Commissioner said that we're not doing our jobs right.
We can't even find A Si.
Kick it down.
I'm sorry, what are you doing?
Washing my hair. Can't you see that?
Why are you washing your hair with your clothes on?/ I don't like the conventional way.
Do I have to explain to you about how I wash my hair?
Darn you, that old lady's spies, how dare you disturb my activity.
Don't do it again or I'll make you guys crawl back while sobbing.
What's going on again?
Who made you angry?
Treating her own child like a prisoner all day long.
Shan-cai is being treated as a fugitive. She didn't even get the chance to put on her shoes.
Have you both done something that nobody should know about?
Of course not. That darn old lady, don't know what she's thinking about.
My Mom is enough of a headache. Now you want to annoy me too.
My Mom sent out people to follow us. Shan-cai was the one who suffered.
We almost got caught earlier.
It looks like Madame Commissioner is getting impatient.
She used this same modus operandi on A Zhuang too.
I know about that too.
Aunty Yu, what happened between my sister and her ex-boyfriend?
Because he couldn't take Madame Commissioner's threats anymore, he ran away.
At that time A Zhuang was locked up at home by Madame Commissioner, she stopped eating.
So I quietly set her free.
My hope was that she can find her happiness.
But unexpectedly...
I'm sorry, I can't see you anymore. Let's break up.
That guy didn't show up at their rendezvous.
He even called Madame Commissioner and told her where to pick up A Zhuang.
Miss, please come home with us.
Where's that piece of trash guy?
Such a useless coward. He's not worth it for my sister.
What made my heart hurt the most is...
...that she seems fine during the day, but she often cries at night.
With a fake smile, she prepared the wedding that she never wanted.
It wasn't too long before she married.
After that, you know the story too.
That's right. Nobody can handle the way my Mom works.
Luckily all of this is in the past. Isn't her life is good now?
Good? Not being able to do anything is good?
Always being told what to do is good?
All this good is truly heartbreaking.
At that time my sister lost her reason for hanging on.
She was betrayed by the one she loves.
A Si, your sister doesn't blame him.
So, if Shan-cai gives up one day,
...do I have to accept it too?
There were many times when I felt like I almost lost her.
What?/ Truly irresponsible.
If Shan-cai leaves you,
...it's surely not because of Madame Commissioner's obstacles.
But because your heart is less firm.
Nonsense.
We've already been through many obstacles. It's not that easy.
The more critical it is, the more you must be firm./ I'm already firm.
But am I the only one who thinks so?
What's the point of however much I love and care?
If Shan-cai gives up...
Are you scared?
But I'm really worried that you'll be scared this time.
Shan-cai has no self-confidence because you don't have self-confidence.
Shan-cai cannot feel peaceful because she can feel the tension from you.
The heart and thoughts from each other can affect each other.
Nobody can know what will happen next.
But the more difficult it becomes, the more of a support system you must be to Shan-cai.
If both of your hearts are together as one firmly, then you can overcome all obstacles.
I wish that you both can find happiness.
Have you gotten home safely?
Hmm what? Are you hurt or not? Use your voice. I want to hear it.
I'm not hurt. I'm fine. What about you?
Dao Ming-si, I'm sorry. I should have told you about it sooner.
If you still won't reply, I'm going over there.
I'm already home. I'm not hurt.
What are you doing right now?
I have taken care of the problem today. Don't think about it too much.
Do you have my shoe?
Yes.
Don't forget to return it to me tomorrow.
And...thank you.
Shan-cai, I truly can't be without you.
I'm a strong woman warrior.
Shan-cai, I'm sorry.
I almost forgot.
You, Xi-men and Mei-zuo lied to me last night.
This is my fault. I didn't know that because you cared about me...
...please forgive me.
Alright, it's ok.
They love to play games so it's nothing new anymore.
I'm powerless to reject Xi-men.
I've already told you that it's ok. Don't keep it in your heart.
What?
What happened when Xi-men asked you to meet him yesterday?
How did he treat you?
We went to drink coffee at the café.
Just to drink coffee?
Ok. But it's better that you stay away from Xi-men. Be careful.
Why? I don't want to.
I want to get closer to him, to understand him better.
Wait... Xiao-you. Are you serious?
You really like that dangerous Xi-men, the one who likes to flirt and fool around with women?
Don't talk about him that way./ I'm sorry.
Really?
I never expected that I'll have feelings for him either.
But what can I do, I like him more and more.
I'm really surprised.
This is the first time I've seen that expression on her face.
While I've been busy with my own problems,
...this best friend of mine has grown the seed of love.
I almost didn't realize it.
Xiao-you, I'm really happy that you like someone.
But he's Xi-men. He'll hurt you.
I've been seeing him with different girls everyday.
He's very unfaithful, do you know that?/ I know.
You know but.../ He doesn't like me.
But liking someone can't be controlled by logical thinking.
Knowing that I'll get hurt but unable to resist getting closer.
Why is it so hard?
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
2, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
3, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
4, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
Hello.
That.../ What?
I...
Did you bring my shoe?/ I brought it.
Ok. Thank you.
Ok, I'm hanging up./ Wait. How will I give it to you?
That's right. How?
Try looking to your right.
On the right, dummy.
Next time when you call, can you not do it while dancing with your feet and hands?
Because it looks really funny.
Why did you come here?
I came to return your shoe.
This is just an excuse. I wanted to see you.
I can't intervent Xiao-you anymore.
Because I know clearly more than anyone that the feelings of love cannot be controlled.
This is the strength of love.
Thank you.
Can you put away your phone now?
You're off of work already?/ I just separated from Xiao-you.
Wait. By coming here, what if you've been discovered?
Relax. I have a disguise.
You call this a disguise?
You just don't realize that you attract attention.
Nonsense! Where will we go later?
Is this place you were talking about where we can talk comfortably?
I didn't know it was gonna be like this.
Or are you hinting something to me?
Yeah right. You think too far.
Ok. That's too bad then.
Come on, let's go somewhere else.
Why? Is there something you want to talk to me about?
I want to tell you that I have no intention of keeping anything from you.
At first I wanted to remain quiet about me being followed...
...but that was based on good intentions.
Good intentions? I'm not sure about that./ You don't believe me?
It's not about whether I believe or not./ Then what's the problem?
I like you.
Why suddenly you said this?
What about you? I want to know what's actually in your heart.
I already said that I want to be with you.
That's not enough./ What's not enough?
I want you to say it clearly. I don't want your vague answer.
I want to know in a clear way that you really do want to be with me.
Why aren't you clear about it yet?
It's not vague!
I don't know at which point you got confused.
You never told me that you like me.
This makes me feel anxious.
I feel that you'll leave me at any moment.
I've been waiting all this time.
But it doesn't look like you're planning to say it.
Now you forced me to talk this way.
Are you stupid?
So Dao Ming-si expects me to speak clearly.
It can't be random and unclear.
Everything must be clear like black and white.
This is good. I like it.
You did it again. I hate it when you change the topic by using useless words.
Hello. What's up?
I like you, this is obviously a simple sentence.
I always pass on the chance to say it.
Fine, it's no problem.
Shan-cai?
I know. Don't talk nonsense. Bye bye.
Who was it? Why was I mentioned?
Xi-men said that he'll be having a local tea product party at his house.
You're invited too./ Tea product party?
That friend of yours is invited too./ Xiao-you?
Will Xi-men be there?
The party is at his house. Do you think he'll be there?
What do you think? Are you going or not?/ I'm going. Of course.
But we have to go separately.
Haven't we already agreed?
When did the two of you start getting involved with tea?
The truth is since we were small.
What are your thoughts and views about the tea culture?
Thanks to our good friend Xi-men, we have become more knowledgeable about tea,
...like green tea, red tea, black tea and of the similar kind.
We've been able to understand it more.
Which tea do you usually like to drink?
Maybe Assam. Because it has a unique flavor.
It tastes dense, aromatic and pure. It's very suitable combined with milk.
I feel at home every time I drink this, the flavour is special
I think that you should all try it.
Do you have other recommendations?
Shan-cai, you're here.
You're very late. We're all waiting for you.
Where are the others?/ They've all gone to change into cheongsam.
Why aren't you joining them?
Cheongsam? Do I have to change? I've never worn it before.
Maybe green tea will be more refreshing?
It's not about it being more refreshing. This...
If you don't know how to wear it, you can ask the expert.
Expert?/ In the dressing room.
I... I don't think I can./ It's ok.
Let me handle it. I can do it for you.
Don't move. Xi-men, stop what you're doing.
You're here.
What are the both of you doing?/ I'm helping her button up her dress.
Does it look like I'm unbuttoning them?/ What do you think?
Whoever sees the both of you will be thinking that the both of you are doing...
Shan-cai, you sure like to joke./ I'm being very serious.
Why must it be you buttoning up her dress?
A pair of skilled hands is needed to put on the cheongsam.
During the tea gathering event, I often arrange the girls' appearance...
...so that they will look perfect.
Shan-cai, do I look alright wearing cheongsam?
I've prepared this cheongsam especially for you. Only you are well-suited for it.
But isn't cheongsam worn by someone who have nice body curves?
My body doesn't support this.
The only problem with you is that you don't have self-confidence.
That will decrease your charm.
Isn't cheongsam worn by a certain type of women?
Each girl that wears it will have her own charm.
You're the cheongsam expert that they are talking about?
Of course. Don't I look like it?
What are you doing?/ Let's go, you need to change too.
But sometimes an expert can be wrong too.
No matter what, cheongsam can't be worn by a frog.
Xi-men, do you always have these kinds of parties?
I've graduated from college now. Opportunities like these will lessen.
But your waist is really wide.
None of your business!
I do have a frog's waist and barrel waist but so what?
There's no need to worry. Whatever you're like, A Si will always like it.
Xi-men, can you promise me one thing?
What is it?
I want to say that you and Xiao-you...
You and I have been alone too long. A Si might not be happy about it.
What his not happy about?
What do you think? Handsome right?
You look like the shopkeeper.
How dare you make fun of me. You look like someone who sells buns at a shop.
A Si, why don't you pour Shan-cai something to drink?
She can do it herself.
Humans need to be covered in gold.
Humans need to be covered in clothes, the Buddha statue needs to be covered in gold.
Are you purposely speaking erroneously?
I'm giving you a compliment. You can't even understand that, you dumb girl.
I look very ugly wearing cheongsam. It's not funny at all.
That's because you don't have a humor.
If you keep looking, I'll kill all of you.
Look at that, your relationship is going so well. I'm so envious.
What? There's nothing going on./ Ah, we've guessed correctly.
Li Zhen, not you too.../ Argue a bit more.
Don't talk nonsense.
A Si must argue with Shan-cai so that it'll be exciting.
Yeah, if you guys don't argue, it's not fun anymore.
Ok, everyone's here. Let's start the party.
Waiting around like a little kid
Do you understand that the beating of my heart is all tangled up
Come on. Two, three.
Drink...
Good.
Come on... Again...
Drink...
I don't want it anymore./ One more.
Why must I drink it all?/ Drink it. You lost.
Don't want to.
You drank too much.
Dao Ming-si, what are we going to do?
About what?
Everyone is worried about us. They're so sincere.
I'm lying to them.
I'm sorry that I'm not brave enough.
The promise that Dao Ming-si wants...
...is the one that I've been trying to say, but there isn't any chance for me to say it.
Is now the moment to say it?
I...
All this time, I...
I like you.
It wasn't me who said it./ I know.
Xi-men, I like you.
Thank you. I like you too.
That girl will be pounced upon by Xi-men sooner or later.
I'm serious./ I know.
The expression of what's in the heart of a serious girl is very beautiful.
You were very pretty.
What is he saying?/ Be quiet.
But why have you said this?
What do you want from me? A date with me, a hug or a kiss?
Xiao-you, I think you've misunderstood...
I'm a good person but not a good man.
I think that you should find a good man who will protect you. That's the right thing to do.
Why do you always put on the facade of a bad guy in front of me?
Why do you live like that?
Xiao-you, a woman who thinks she's always right truly makes a person lose his desire.
This child is really mad this time.
Xiao...Xiao-you.
Im sorry, I heard everything.
That's so embarrassing. To have you see everything.
I just slapped Xi-men.
It turns out that hitting someone else will also make your hand sting.
I have to try harder./ Try what?
I think that I'm understanding Xi-men better.
I will more persistent next time.
But weren't you rejected?
Shan-cai, I hope that you can give me enthusisasm.
Please.
Come on, you can do it.
That's great. I think that Xi-men is an honest person.
Who said that? I'm often confused by what he says...
...about which one is the truth and which one isn't.
And another thing, if he's going to reject then he should just do it. Why speak so strangely?
He rejects a girl who has never dated just like that.
I wouldn't believe it either if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes.
Are you saying that I should be grateful to him?
Advise your friend to give up. If not, she's the one who will get hurt.
Stop make any comments about this./ It is what it is.
Her and Xi-men is an impossibility.
The longer it's delayed, the deeper it'll hurt.
You're worried about her because you're thinking the same thing, right?
Don't worry about other people's problems.
Taking care of our own problems is more important.
How much longer can this relationship of ours last?
How much longer must I wait for you to raise your courage?
Just wait for it.
Are you still that person?
Lately, I've been feeling...
...that you'll change into a different Shan-cai, not the one I like.
No, it's not. If we announce our relationship,
...the lives of the people around us will change. You won't understand it.
Here you go again. You're always like this.
I don't understand.
But what do you understand?
Then you can go protect them by yourself.
He's right, this is not me at all. I know this clearly.
But...
A Si, where are you going?/ Home.
Home?
Who's going home?/ It's late. I should go too.
It's already late. It's dangerous to go home. Stay here tonight.
Yeah, Xiao-you, stay here. We can have a a sleepover tonight.
Sleepover.
A Si, you should sleep over here too./ No.
Did something happen? Taking a walk outside can cause a problem too?
Nothing happened./ Yes, there is.
Shan-cai, what's going on with the both of you?
Why are the both of you so emotional?
Dao Ming-si, I like you.
Friends, Dao Ming-si and I have been together for a while.
I'm sorry that I've kept it from all of you.
You and A Si dating isn't a strange thing.
But your action indicates that you're trying to express what's in your heart.
A Si, why are still standing there shocked?
Shan-cai has expressed her feelings. Aren't you going to do something?
I want to live like myself.
I've finally said it. Enclosed in the arms that are hugging me tightly,
...I can hear the clapping from everyone.
I don't remember anything else after that.
I only remember that my heart felt a strange comfortable feeling.