Standing in the Time Episode 18
It's a forced decision for him
to live at Xia Fan's.
What could possibly force him?!
Let's have a talk.
You misunderstood us that day.
All men are liars
from inside out.
You can choose to stay honest,
but you can't choose a world
without lies.
Just follow the procedures
to fulfill the task.
Don't get so agitated.
Do it
or not do it,
it's a simple decision.
Why do we get it so complicated?!
You've been asking about
the lady that I dated with.
She is actually my wife.
For the market and my business,
I can't make others known
our relationship.
I can't stand this anymore.
I don't care
whether this book is good or bad
excellent or clumsy.
However, the message I want to deliver through this book
to all of you
is that
I don't want to be an online celebrity with a huge fan base
who is totally not cultivated
or educated.
How I wish I could have the time
to spend with my wife,
to have a baby,
and to travel around the world with my family.
I've been to many places,
but I never know
what travelling is.
I really don't want to
act as a pop star
day after day.
I have never been an idol.
Many thanks to
the editor in charge and the proofreader
of this book,
Li Xiao.
It was right because of their attitude
to me
as a pop start
that I'm ever more determined with my dream.
I'd like to
make an announcement here to you all that
I'm not the actual writer
of this book.
It is him?
He is Mr. Liu, my assistant,
but in fact,
he is a very brilliant young man.
Come on here!
I hope
his name can be printed
as one of the writers
once this book gets published.
And I'll add up
some fresh content.
Today I spoke out
a lot of words
hidden from inside my heart over the last years.
This will violate the interests of a lot of people
for sure.
My deepest apologies,
but I'm not regretful
even if it means
forever farewell.
Lastly,
My wife and I
wants to thank you all
for your support and care
over the past years.
Thank you for your time today.
Thank you!
-Good morning! -Morning!
Li Xiao!
What are you up to?
My work!
Hold on a second!
What happened?
Do you know that
the writer of Once a Young Boy
is changed from Zeng Jun to Zeng Jun and Mr. Liu.
And in terms of content,
there is the addition about
Zeng Jun's apology and confession to his wife.
Are you satisfied now?
Frankly speaking,
you helped me
hold the baseline
of a literary editor.
Thank you!
Mr. Wu,
don't talk to me like this.
I can't get used to it.
No,
I mean it.
So I want to invite you over
for dinner
to extend my gratitude.
Oh really?
Then I'm going to have a
slap-up meal
No problem!
It's your call!
Are you serious?
It's a deal!
Sure, let me think!
The Bund seems to have a...
Don't you need to work?
Of course I need!
The demeanor of being a leader.
Being proactive is the key.
Whatever reaction she gives,
you need to say sorry to her
in the first moment
you get.
Do you understand?
Yeah!
What are you doing
with these?!
Proofreader Li!
Editor Wu!
Welcome!
The location of your apartment
is very nice.
Is it?
I'm glad you like it.
It is as good as it is,
but just not as good as
the noodle restaurant of my family.
Definitely!
Take this. I bought it for you.
You shouldn't.
Brewed 12 years ago!
Yes!
Have you prepared
some sort of baked cuttlefish or something?
Li Xiao.
To be or not to be,
that's a question.
Cross the bridge when you come to it.
Take a look around.
This is the kitchen.
Western style. Fully-open design.
All functions available.
Don't you want to take a look?
Proofreader Li,
old as this apartment might be,
it is a classic old-styled apartment
in Shanghai.
You can find this in nowhere else.
Thanks to my ancestor
that I can live here,
otherwise...
And there is the phonograph
which is left by my dad
despite that I don't even know
where to buy vinyl.
Allow me to introduce a bit more.
This...
this room
is my bedroom.
That
is the bedroom of Zhou Zimo.
Which one do you want to check out first?
It's up to you.
Ask her to turn over.
I can explain to her.
I am saving
a talented young writer
from his trouble.
What I am doing now
is distinctively different from Xia Fan.
Miss. Xia
tried to control him
with his weakness,
right?
She made him a model
and serve the RESA.
Enough acting!
What did you say?
I said stop acting.
Speak louder!
Speaker louder!
Be at home!
Say whatever you want.
I said stop acting!
I am not!
This is my home.
Why do I need to act?!
Right?
Zhou Zimo,
what are you doing there?!
Li Xiao is already here!
Don't you know her?
Yes, I know.
Then come over
and say hello!
Li....Li Xiao!
Li Xiao!
Zhou Zimo!
You are sheer coward!
You planned this, didn't you?
Yes, you're right.
I planned it.
What's wrong with that?
It wouldn't change anything
if I let you know the truth from the beginning.
You would still be hesitating
whether to come or not.
Now you have come and seen him.
What's bad about that?
It's okay for you
to beat him, to cry over him,
to scold him or to make a fuss on him,
but in the end,
you have to talk
no matter it'll end up good or bad.
After that, you have to go on with your lives
either to still be together
or to break up.
There must be a conclusion.
I feel speechless as well
to take over him.
What are you thinking?
Are you really doubtful that
Zhou Zimo and Xia Fan
has some sort of relationship?
Of course no!
Then that's simple.
Show your attitude
about the talk.
If you agree,
then go for a good talk.
If you don't agree,
I'll stop the mediating
that I did back there
in the living room.
Wait!
I agree to talk, alright?
Let me think about it!
Don't you leave anything
to me to trip up
in future.
Otherwise...
No objection!
Xia Fan has come.
Xia Fan?!
Calm down!
I just want to
gather all the people involved
and straighten things out.
Isn't that better?
Everything will be fine!
Here you come!
Xiao, you are here too!
Xia Fan!
Zhou Zimo!
It's understandable
if you can't find the glass or bowl,
but the sandal is right there.
Why don't you help Xia Fan to get it on?!
No, I can manage on my own.
This pair, right?
Yeah!
Wait!
Zhou Zimo,
didn't you forget to buy olive oil?
What?!
I know it.
You must have forgotten.
I've told you many times
about this.
How can we make steak
without olive oil!
What on earth can you do!
What do you mean?
Xia Fan,
will you please come with me?
Sure!
I know which brand is the best.
Let me go with you.
Great! Let's go!
Xiao,
we'll be back in a minute.
Leave the bags here.
I...
Do I need to...
Li Xiao!
So,
what else
haven't you told me?
What?!
You're Zhou Zimo as a model.
You're Lei Yang as a writer.
You moved in with Xia Fan.
What else
have you not told me?!
Nothing. Seriously nothing.
There should not be
anything else.
It was only because I didn't have any place to live.
So Xia Fan took me in.
After that
I was trained into
a competent model.
And then I fell in love with you.
So I wanted to move out from there.
The coincidence is that
I really don't like her.
I have absolutely no affection towards her.
Li Xiao,
you know me for such a long time.
You understand me well.
I'm not that type of person.
Which type?
That type.
The bad type.
Li Xiao,
I don't cheat on people.
Nor do I lie.
Least of all lying to you.
This is indeed a misunderstanding
beyond imagination
and makeup.
I should not have lived
in a girl's apartment.
That's my fault.
Please accept my apology.
However,
you've gotta give me a chance
to apologize
and explain, right?
It's been very hard for me
to calm down
and work in these days
because I want to meet you.
But I was afraid that you would turn me down
and refuse to forgive me.
That's all I can say.
Seriously.
What about now?
Are you alright?
It's only some scratches.
Not an issue now.
You're too inconsistent
and slow in reaction.
I don't feel ashamed at all
about getting beaten up
this time.
Zeng Jun
should be grateful to you now, right?
I have no idea.
What did surprise me was that
the lady is his wife.
I should apologize to him
about that
as I had prejudices against him.
Apology doesn't matter to him.
The point that matters is that
he is having a relaxing life now.
So that means
I've done him a favor.
Frankly speaking,
the one Zeng Jun should thank most
is Li Xiao.
Do you think we should go up?
It's been 18 minutes and 40 seconds
from the time we left
till now.
I'd rather spend some more time
down here.
Because we should give them
a bit more time.
Yes, that's so right.
You refused to see me
these days.
I sent you emails
but you don't read them.
I wanted to get in touch with you
but I couldn't.
So I wrote letters to you.
It's not love letter
but letter of apology.
You were all over my head
when I was writing it.
Open it and read it.
Xiao, I love you.
Li Xiao, I love you.
This is the first letter
you wrote me.
I don't want letter of apology.
I want love letter.
What kind of people
do you think Xia Fan would choose?
Someone of my type?
Definitely not you.
Why not?
Why would it be you?
What's wrong about me?
Do you like Xia Fan?
What do you like her?
She's elegant, with a taste,
smart, beautiful and can hold a proper limit over things.
Of course,
these flattering words apply
on any woman
you like.
The most important is that
she is the one from the fashion magazine
who looks least
like a fashion editor.
Who looks least
like a fashion editor.
Yeah!
I don't quite understand that.
Well,
it's very much like
a gold in the sand.
Forget about it.
You won't catch me anyway.
If that sense,
I'm the one who looks least like a writer
among all writers.
Then I'm also a gold.
Zhou Zimo,
I can't refute you
if you have to overestimate yourself
without dignity
and feeling ashamed
Let me put it this way.
It's totally different
between the heart-felt self-discipline
and the pretentious arrogance and apathy.
Think that over.
I'm going for a bath.
You're insulting me, aren't you?
Li Xiao!
Good morning.
Come over here.
What's up?
I heard that
Zeng Jun thanked you in the public.
What happened exactly on that day?
Nothing.
That's over already.
Then why are you still so happy?
Is there anything else to be happy about?
I can't tell you that.
Come on!
I just can't tell you.
No way!
Look at this.
-Good morning, Ms. Shi! -Ms. Shi!
She is 20 minutes early today.
Usually, she would just take her time
and walk elegantly.
What happened today?
Yeah, I don't know what happened.
I've gotta go.
It's not time yet.
Tell me about it please.
Come on!
Take a guess.
That's so mean.
Morning.
It's you.
Ms. Shi,
may I ask...
I'm fine. Go ahead.
Meimei,
what's happening with her?
I don't know.
What is she waiting for?
Wei Ke!
Ms. Shi,
the drafts are here.
Let me carry them for you.
No, thank you. They are pretty heavy.
It's alright.
Thank you.
-Be careful. -It's okay.
See you.
Director!
Shi Lei!
What are you searching?
Nothing!
Yu Xuan Play Collection.
Isn't Yu Xuan a fictionist?
When did he start writing plays?
She has composed fiction for 20 years.
She decided
to adapt her three
most meaningful fictions
into stage play
and publish a play collection.
Among them,
the first fiction which made her famous
is Pretty Woman.
It catches the most attention
from the play collection
as it is a reinterpretation to Pretty Woman
after 20 years.
It is also what
most Yu Xuan fans
look forward most.
How do you know it?
From the feed
from Yu Xuan Book Club.
I mean
how do you know we're going to proofread the play?
The feed clearly says
Dong Fan Press
has the full right to publicize it.
Besides,
I confirmed it with Literature Editorial Department
early this morning.
They told me the draft will be delivered here early in the morning.
Lu Wenfeng.
Lu Wenfeng!
You know very well
about the regulations here.
What regulation does he mean?
As proofreaders,
we are not allowed to proofread
the books we like.
Why?
Because their attention
will be diverted
by the content of the book,
which can lead to high error rate
of the proofreading.
The rule is the rule.
No one can breach it.
You know my capability.
I can do it well.
This has nothing to do
with capability.
This is the rule.
Give that to me!
You know I like her works.
How can you do this to me?
What are you doing?
No one else knows this
in this office.
You're the only one.
Just give it to me, alright?
Please don't do this to me!
Shi Lei!
Look at you!
As an experienced employee
and a proofreader,
how can you
not even respect the manuscript?
Director,
calm down.
Ms. Shi,
don't take it too seriously.
Liang,
stay out of this.
It's nothing but a manuscript.
We've been working together for a long time.
It's embarrassing
as a lot of eyes are watching out there.
Am I right?
The rule is manmade.
We can discuss about that.
Liang,
take it!
Eh...
I'm still not done with my work yet.
Take your time for a good talk.
Xiao Chen!
Director,
the woman depicted in the book
is the same as my mom.
I've had enough sufferings already
in life.
Please don't make it any more difficult for me in work.
Mr. Niu!
Director,
I'm not feeling very well lately
because of the big pressure from work.
Meimei, take this up!
Director,
I've got three manuscripts already
in great technicality.
It's really hard for me to catch up.
Li Xiao!
You've just finished Zeng Jun's book.
How about you?
Don't look at her!
Ms. Shi,
should I...
Don't ask me!
Do as you're requested.
That's the deal.
Li Xiao is the preliminary proofreader for Yu Xuan Play Collection.
Liang,
you're secondary proofreader.
I'm proofreader in charge.
Let's get started.
I've been watching
on the model.
The response is good.
The sales of RESA
is gradually increasing.
Brands like Ribecs
have also increased their advertising.
This is the joint efforts
from all members in Editorial Department.
Thank you all!
Everyone will be gifted
with a bottle of sponge cream
as the award.
And I'm treating everyone to dinner.
Among you all,
the models from Mo and Xia Fan
are neck and neck
in terms of competitiveness and heat.
So I decide to take advantage of the current heat.
I'll choose one
out of these two models
to be the chief
in the coming RESA Plus.
So I'll prepare
an exclusive write-up for them
in this supplement
to allow more readers
to understand them from different angles
so as to increase sales.
It's very tight.
You need to make up
a dedicated plan immediately
to shoot them in particular
and further coordinate with the write-up.
Okay?
Okay!
I think we can organize a round of voting
on the official website simultaneously.
It creates interaction with the readers
and allows our model
to enjoy more popularity
and also promote our sales.
Very good.
Let's do it then.
We'll have
more and more work load
on the supplement.
We'll have Mo...
Thank you, Amanda!
and Xia Fan
to take charge.
Dismiss!
We need to work hard
for the new column.
Absolutely.
Anything you need,
just let me know.
I'll do my best.
You're too modest.
We work with each other.
Xia Fan,
just a reminder to you.
The Editor-in-Chief
bonded these two matters together.
The chief model task
and the candidate determination to take charge of the supplement
are tied up.
Miss Mo
is supposed to be as sure as a gun this time.
But you cut in from the behind.
You'd better be careful.
Thank you!
Xia Fan!
There you come!
Take a seat!
`We will raise a round of voting
to determine the chief model in RESA.
There will be an exclusive write-up for you this time.
Don't forget about the shooting in the afternoon.
Why does RESA do voting
every day?
Leave that!
Let's sort out the questions
for the exclusive write-up.
Let's start then.
First,
why did you choose
to be a writer?
Isn't this an exclusive interview about the model?
Have you forgotten about
what you promised to me?
Because
I like it.
Okay!
Next,
after the new concept won the award,
you publicized
your very first collection of essays, Morning Sunlight.
Then after a rest of four years,
you publicized the novel,
A Footless Insect.
Are there any reasons behind it?
Ms. Xia,
did I ever do anything wrong to you?
Why do you treat me like this?!
I'm leaving if you don't have anything else to discuss.
Zhou Zimo,
this is work.
Can we just cooperate with each other?!
What else do you want to ask?
Let's finish them once for all.
And,
you can't open my buried secret
and hurt me like this!
I won't dig out your past
or rip up your scar.
I'll continue with my questions, okay?
How about the sales of A Footless Insect?
It's pretty good!
How good is it?
Any specific numbers to share?
Is that very important
to a book?
What matters is the content.
The content shows
the writer's world views
and his ideas.
Alright, Zimo.
I got it.
Your book didn't sell well, did it?
If it's not good,
we can evade that
with another question.
Xia Fan,
you're going too far.
No, I'm not!
This is just about my work.
I didn't decide
on these questions alone.
I promised you the setting
about writer as a model,
but it doesn't mean
you can disrespect my dream at will.
I didn't disrespect your dream.
Why are you so hysterical?!
I did this because I want to help you
increase the sales of your book!
Do you know that?
I don't need such way of help
with my book.
In the night of winter,
the dry wind blows off the dead leaves.
They fall down gradually.
It plays the symphony of December.
Ms. Shi,
how do you know
what comes next?
The play you're proofreading now
is adapted from Yu Xuan's work,
Pretty Woman.
I've read the novel
20 years ago,
but I still review it
by reading a few paragraphs
from time to time
You are really a fan
of Yu Xuan.
Her ideas match perfectly
with mine.
Besides, I can only read true love
in her books.
I can feel that as well.
Are you in love?
Love is like fireworks.
It is beautiful,
but fleeting as well.
All love is happy
at the time of starting.
You can even sacrifice everything
for love.
But as time moves on,
what love brings about
is only pain.
Is it going to work
with the method you said?
Just do as I said.
You'll surely
bring that boy down your knees
This prodding
will leave me in trouble after you retrieve
if he is really irritated.
Then forget about it.
Mind your attitude!
Where do we go now?
Zimo,
are you tired from the shooting today?
Not really!
Then it didn't go smoothly?
Sort of,
but that's inevitable to have sufferings
if one wants to achieve something.
The point is to forget about it
once it passes.
Don't worry about me!
If you had sufferings,
can you still do it well?
What can I do then?
Honestly,
ever since I came to RESA,
I feel more and more involuntary.
But there is nothing I can do.
Sometimes,
I'm not doing the things I want,
but the things they want.
Even if you fulfill their requirements
by doing the things you don't want,
more intolerable things
will follow afterwards
out there!
Still, you can do nothing about it
other than tolerate it
till the last moment
when you can no longer hold it.
It might succeed anyway.
Or the other way around,
it might fail.
Then all the things you tolerated end up in vain.
Zimo,
did someone make it difficult for you?
Li Xiao,
I want to give up the modelling.
Give up!
Then I had...
Zimo,
I have never wanted you
to be a model.
I like you.
So I want to be the best model
for you.
What if you no longer like me?
Or maybe
I no longer like you.
Then what you tolerated now
means nothing.
Well.
Why do you think this way?
Sorry!
I don't mean that.