Episode 15 The light of a match, faint but powerful
They say some perverts
have been lingering in the street lately
stalking young women.
Don't hang out alone.
Be careful.
Who is it?
Why are you holding an iron pan in your hand?
Sorry. Sorry. Sorry.
I didn't know it was you.
Why did you change the password?
You must be Jiang Yuan,
Youngest associate editor of "Fashion."
You must be Ding Xiaorou.
The workers are now setting up
the site for tomorrow's exhibition.
Besides,
your request has been denied.
What's the earliest time
for the contestants to enter the arena?
Two hours before the contest begins.
It's called window design,
not window modeling.
Mom,
I won't bring shame on you.
Good.
Hello.
What's the matter?
The LED is burnt,
so is the controller.
The program I wrote in the controller
is gone.
In a few hours
all works must be submitted.
What am I gonna do?
How much time do we have?
16 hours.
Hello, ma'am.
May I ask if you sell this in your shop?
Yes.
We've revised
all the mistakes
you made,
the key line
in particular.
=I keep reviewing the sweet words.=
=I don't understand.=
=Who's from Venus? Who's from Mars?=
=The brightest star=
=in your eyes is my decision.=
=The brightest star is my decision.=
=I miss you=
=day and night.=
=You awakened my love.=
=Stop it. We've met each other.=
=I can't wait to bear my heart to you.=
=I miss you. Now that I'm sober,=
=answer me this question=
=Would you love me, babe?=
The big pinwheel keeps spinning in the wind.
The scenery here is amazing.
The sky is beautiful.
I'll be there in a minute.
Hello.
To congratulate you beforehand
on the successful auction
of your work,
we've prepared
a little surprise for you.
Are you curious about it?
Absolutely.
=Love someday=
=will take us everywhere.=
=We'll get all hair gray.=
=We could be in love once more.=
=Baby.=
Hello, Sister Jiang Yuan.
Are you all right?
Guys, let me introduce to you
Sister Jiang Yuan,
who is beauty and talent
rolled into one.
This is Chi Xin.
Jiang Yuan was Boss's
girlfriend for seven years.
I mean it.
I think Ding Xiaorou
is a nice girl.
Hungry?
What happened?
I'm done talking to you.
I have to talk to Zheng Ze.
Don't touch me.
Body contact with the opposite sex is indecent.
It was my fault.
We'd better keep some distance.
Are you nuts?
Why are you dressed up today?
What are you up to?
It's a secret.
I'll take you to a place.
Hello.
Please come with me.
It took me quite some time to select this dress.
I had to make sure it fits you
and complements your features.
Thank you.
I feel as if
I'm not myself anymore.
You're not yet aware
of your own beauty.
I'd better change back into my clothes.
I feel I can hardly walk
in this dress.
The party tonight is very important.
You have to wear it.
I'll go sign in.
Hello.
Please.
Go for it tonight.
Xiaorou, on occasions like this,
people usually chat
with their acquaintances.
Since it's your first time here,
it's normal
that nobody visits your booth at the beginning.
It'll get better.
Relax.
He can't see me.
He can't see me. He can't see me.
He can't see me.
Are you the designer of this work?
Yeah?
He wanted to know if you're
the designer of this work.
Yes.
I'm... the people...
do the thing...
I'm her translator.
What can I do for you?
I'm very interested
about it.
I want to know more.
As you see, it's taking inspiration
from Andersen's fairy tales.
It's about a girl's dream.
Which part you like best?
I favor the top.
The top.
Yeah.
OK.
It's the most impressive.
He said he likes the top.
Did he?
Thank you.
It's a perfect design.
Hope you'll like it.
OK.
Let's go.
Thank you.
Au revoir, my beautiful girl.
See you later.
What language were you speaking?
I don't think it was English.
French.
French, English, Italian.
How come you're fluent
in so many languages?
What did you do for a living?
I used to be...
It's a secret.
Excuse me. I've got a call to answer.
I'll be right back.
Hello.
You're here, too.
Ding Xiaorou.
What's she doing here?
Ding Xiaorou,
what are you doing here?
It's you.
I see you've been doing well,
since you know how to be rude now.
You must have slipped in here
with some guy.
What nonsense.
I'm a contestant today.
Well,
the upper class surely have
acquired some poor taste,
allowing in everyone.
They had no idea that some good-for-nothings
might ruin their game.
Oh, right. Here's a friendly reminder:
Don't overindulge tonight.
David, our new director,
will assume office tomorrow.
Remember to be there
if you want to get more orders
from Taigu.
Sister Jiang Yuan.
You look gorgeous today.
Thank you.
Just call me Jiang Yuan.
And I should be
calling you sister.
Xiaorou.
I'm looking forward to seeing your work today.
Thank you, Sister Jiang Yuan.
I came here early on purpose.
You two know each other?
She's a part-timer
with our company.
Jiang Yuan,
the case I sent you the other day...
Write me an email
if you want to talk business.
Xiaorou,
could you show me
your work?
Yes, of course.
My work today
is titled "Matchstick Paradise."
So the elements in it
are matchsticks and the starry sky.
I got the inspiration from Andersen's fairy tales.
The theme is hope.
Snow.
Is Snow
your English name?
Our magazine once published
a show window
titled "Rainbow in the Snow Country."
I bet it was your idea.
Shall I sign here?
OK.
I'm in a hurry.
I must be off now.
She's a part-timer
with our company.
Anyway,
keep up the good work.
I'll take a look at the other works.
See you later.
Later.
Mr. Zheng. Mr. Zheng.
May I ask you a few questions?
Mr. Zheng,
as the president of Taigu Group,
could you tell us about your plans
for the coming year,
if I may ask?
My plans?
I do have a big plan.
As I'm getting on in years,
I hope I can have a grandson.
Mr. Zheng, in your earlier interviews you mentioned
that you didn't want your son
to show up in public.
Right.
Isn't that President Zheng?
What's he doing here?
It was my son's idea.
It's up to him.
Could you tell us
about your plans for the near future?
Didn't we answer the question just now?
I hope we'll have
an addition in the family.
Good evening,
distinguished guests,
ladies and gentlemen.
You're watching
the auction jointly held by "Fashion"
and Tianyou Charity Foundation.
I'm your host Zhang Yutong.
Welcome, dear guests.
Hello, everyone. I'm Ding Xiaorou.
The work I brought here today...
The work I brought here today is
Matchstick Paradise.
Hello everyone. I'm Ding Xiaorou.
I'm a window dresser.
My work is quite special.
No.
Hello everyone. I'm Ding Xiaorou.
I'm a window dresser.
My work is Matchstick Paradise.
Thank you, everyone.
I hope
I can convey my heartfelt wishes
through my work.
I hope
our charity foundation
could help the children in the disaster-hit areas
grow up healthily both in body and mind,
like the cheerful and healthy children
in my painting.
Thank you.
Thank you, Emma.
Now it's time to start the auction.
The upset price is 20,000 yuan.
20,000 yuan.
30,000 yuan.
The contest is about to begin.
Do you still remember the starry sky
above the car roof that night?
I feel as if
this place
were a beautiful show window.
Then these stars are the passers-by
outside the window.
Look.
A guest of mine just passed by.
I believe your work
will enjoy great popularity.
Go for it.
Relax.
Regard all the machines
and staff as air,
you get it?
And now
let's hear it
for our next designer.
She's going to present to us
a show window.
A warm round of applause
for Ding Xiaorou, please.
Hello, everyone.
My name is Ding Xiaorou.
I'm a window dresser.
The work
I'm presenting to you today
is Matchstick Paradise.
I got the inspiration
from Andersen's fairy tale
"The Little Match Girl."
What a surprise.
I...
Think of the expectant eyes
and flash in the auditorium
as the starlight in the sky.
Tell them
your truest feelings.
Relax.
Regard all the machines
and staff as air.
As you can see,
there are two key elements
in this show window:
matchsticks and the starry sky.
Both convey
an important message,
that is, hope.
We may have to leave our hometown
and suffer setbacks, ridicule
or doubts
while pursuing our dreams.
I told you a thousand times
that the world is cruel.
Fairy tales don't exist.
I told you
it's hard to find and keep a job
in big cities.
Isn't coming home a better choice?
We may have to hide
in a rented flat every day,
eating instant noodles
and keeping it a secret.
We might even be slammed
into dirt by fate,
watching all our efforts
vanish like bubbles.
One day,
we may even doubt
if we should carry on.
Later, I learned
that we can let go
of many things
on this excruciating journey.
But the one thing we must hold fast to
is hope.
Even if this hope
is as faraway as the starry sky
and as tiny as a matchstick,
it's the light that urges us on
when we travel in darkness.
I'm convinced
that those impractical dreams
that others may laugh at
will come true one day
as long as I can feel the warmth
a single matchstick brings
and see the brightness
a single meteor produces.
In this show window,
I rewrote the ending of the fairy tale.
This is what I want to say:
Young children,
if you have a dream, go pursue it.
And to those weather-beaten grown-ups,
protect their dreams
as long as there is an ounce of strength
left in you.
Thank you.
Bravo. Thank you very much.
Thank you, Ding Xiaorou,
for this brilliant introduction to your work.
And now
the auction of this work
begins.
200,000 yuan.
300,000 yuan.
350,000 yuan.
Any higher bids?
800,000 yuan.
Any bids higher than 800,000 yuan?
All right.
One million yuan.
Any bids higher than one million yuan?
One million yuan once.
One million yuan twice.
One million yuan last calling.
Sold.
Congratulations.
Let's congratulate this gentleman
on buying
Miss Ding Xiaorou's work
for one million yuan.
Thank you.
Thank those two
for their great contribution
to our charity cause.
Thank you.
You should have said hi
to your old friend.
I happened to pass by,
so I dropped in for a look.
I didn't want to disturb anyone.
She did an amazing job.
Many guests were moved by her words.
You were moved, too.
Recently I feel
time really waits
for no man.
You should try falling in love again
while you're still young.
As time goes by, you'll find it harder to feel true passion.
Is that why
you made a bet with me yesterday?
Of course not.
But you won the bet this time,
I believe.
At least you've got a goal.
Bye.
Ding Xiaorou.
Sasa.
How could I be absent
at your moment of glory?
You're so good to me.
Tell you what,
I was on the scene just now.
I heard your speech,
and I couldn't help
but applaud
with great enthusiasm.
Idiot.
What's the matter?
Zheng Ze sent me a WeChat message,
asking me to go to the entrance
of the banquet hall when I'm done here.
He's waiting for me there.
But really,
Zheng Ze has an excellent taste. It's gorgeous.
Be sure to thank him
when you meet him later.
All right.
Come on.
The designs today...
President Zheng, long time no see.
Hello.
What? You've found Zheng Ze?
No.
I seem to have seen your big boss,
president of Taigu Group, and his wife.
Yeah.
You're right.
Really?
Zheng Ze just told me
he was with his parents.
Could it be...
Zheng Ze is actually
the heir to Taigu Group?
Could it be
that you're the legendary silver-spoon lad?
Like the hero
of "The Secret Garden",
you're actually the owner
of the shopping mall.
Have you ever seen a son of a rich family
who has spicy hot pot every day?
If he's a son of a rich family,
we two are
at worst broke girls.
I'm sorry, miss.
Sorry. Sorry.
It was an accident.
Sasa, hurry.
Cover for me.
Hurry.
The dress is very expensive.
Why did this
have to happen to me?
The work is so exquisite.
Look at its color scheme.
It's brilliant.
The idea
is absolutely amazing.
My goodness.
Don't you agree with me?
It deserves warm applause.
What am I gonna do?
How could I show up in public
when my dress is in this sorry state?
What shall I do?
My dress has been soiled.
Maybe I should just go home.
Don't touch me.
Body contact with the opposite sex is indecent.
It was my fault.
We'd better keep some distance.
No. No.
I can't go home.
Welcome to Minsheng 360.
First, I'd like to address
the security issue
our citizens have been most concerned about lately.
According to our front-line reporter,
the stalker suspect in Kaixuan Road
is still at large.
We must remind
our female citizens to stay on the alert
when going out at night.
Please contact the police
once you find yourself being followed.
No. No. No.
I can't go home.
How am I gonna explain it to Sasa?
Should I say, "Sorry,
but there's a man living in my flat,
so I can't go home.
Can I stay at your place?"
That's out of the question.
Maybe I should say,
"I haven't slept over in your place for ages.
Can I sleep over in your place?"
Forget it. I'll just come clean.
Right. I should do that.
Xiaorou.
What are you doing here?
You should have told me.
I've been looking everywhere for you.
Sasa, could I sleep over
in your place tonight?
Ding Xiaorou, where have you gone?
Sasa, I know you're the best.
Thank you
for taking me in tonight.
I shall take you in as often as possible
while you're still single,
as you may soon find
your Mr. Right.
Nonsense.
What are you talking about?
Does it hurt?
Come on.
I'll carry you on my back.
I'm too heavy.
I might break your back.
Ding Xiaorou,
why are you wandering in the street
at this hour?
What are you doing? Ouch.
I'm sorry. I got the wrong person.
Pervert. Crazy man.
Let's go.
Who could she be hanging out with?
Hello.
Chi Xin.
Is Ding Xiaorou with you?
What's the matter?
Where are you?
In my place.
You want to talk to Xiaorou?
I'm not available.
It's all right. Is she sleeping over tonight?
I'm not in your place. I'm not.
Alright. I shall hang up. Good night.
Good night.
He hung up.
=People in despair=
=often refuse hope.=
=Without hope, they won't feel disappointed.=
As you can see,
there are two key elements
in this show window:
matchsticks and the starry sky.
Both convey
an important message,
that is, hope.
Even if this hope
is as faraway as the starry sky
and as tiny as a matchstick,
it's the light that urges us on
when we travel in darkness.
Those impractical dreams
that others may laugh at
will come true one day
as long as I can feel the warmth
a single matchstick brings
and see the brightness
a single meteor produces.
In this show window,
I rewrote the ending of the fairy tale.
If you have a dream, go pursue it.
And to those weather-beaten grown-ups,
protect their dreams
as long as there is an ounce of strength
left in you.
Thank you.
Sir, would you like to buy a flower?
A flower brings you a good mood.
Granny, you're still out at this hour?
I'll go home when my flowers are sold out.
Buy a flower.
Flowers bring your family prosperity.
All right. I'll take them all.
Thank you so much.
How much are they?
200 yuan.
You can have this, too.
What is it?
Daffodil seeds.
They'll look beautiful when in bloom.
They're yours now.
Thank you.
Thank you. Go home now.
Ding Xiaorou,
are you a half-wit?
You can tell at a glance
that Chi Xin is as straight as a ramrod, OK?
I didn't know.
From now on,
I'll absolutely keep
a safe distance from him.
You lowered the IQ
of all humanity.
I was being over imaginative.
Keep it a secret.
It was so embarrassing.
For you I'd do anything.
I'd even give up my life for you.
Even if the world...
This bottle of water is your treat.
Idiot.
She forgot the password she reset.
What a silly girl.
Good grief.
Xiaorou, your phone.
You must be tired. Have some water.
Thank you.
This way.
Isn't it good?
It's perfect.
You'd better be careful.
If you chip it,
I'll ask my dad
to fire all of you.
Hey you, make way.
I was talking to you.
I'm sorry.
No. This way.
I said that way.
Sorry.
No. Make way.
Xiaorou.
My painting.
What am I gonna do?
How could it be exhibited
and auctioned
now that it's been soiled?
It took me over two months
to create this work.
What am I gonna do?
Tell me. What am I gonna do?
The painting wouldn't have been soiled
if you hadn't pushed her.
You guys are bullies.
I was just trying to do
charity work,
but you're bullying me.
What's the matter with you?
I'm really sorry
about this situation.
Please calm down.
How far have you progressed?
Let's see what we can do
to remedy the situation.
I'm sorry
that it happened.
But if you're done
blowing off steam,
please tell me
how far your work
has progressed.
We'll do what we can to remedy the situation.
Shut up. Shut up. Shut up.
There's still a little time left
before the opening starts.
You can either continue making a scene here,
or you can choose
to join me in figuring out a solution.
What solution?
Come on. Let's lay the painting flat.
Put it here.
Do you have latex and discarded canvas?
Yeah.
Then bring all the latex
and pigments
you've still got.
Oh, and get an iron,
one that doesn't give off steam.
Hurry.
OK.
It's salvageable. Don't worry.
Thank you.
=I just can't believe that=
=you're here.=
=I just want to make you stay.=
=You're making my heart go crazy.=
=Now tell me tell me=
=we're onto something.=
=I want your lips now.=
=I want your kisses.=
=Tell me all your feelings and...=
Awesome.
It's been restored.
Thank you.
You're welcome.