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[My Girlfriend]
[Episode 19][Your dream didn't wake you up... but the alarm did]
[No matter how small the job, it will be noticed in 365 days.]
[No matter how hard it is, it will be less so in 365 days. — Snow]
Auntie, these are some things Xiaorou said at a charity event.
I think you should take a look.
...There are two things that are very important.
The matches and the starry sky.
They both mean something very important,
which is hope.
When we are pursuing our dreams, we might have to leave our homes.
We might have to experience obstacles and humiliations.
People may doubt us.
We might have to hide in our tiny apartments and eat instant noodles.
Life might even slap us in the face and push us down on the ground.
We might see our efforts turn into bubbles.
Sometimes, we'll even think to ourselves, "Is it really worth it?"
Auntie, window display design is an art.
Xiaorou is very talented at it.
Take a look at this.
This is a very famous fashion magazine.
Xiaorou's work, "Snow Country Rainbow,"
won the special award in the contest that was organized by this magazine.
Auntie.
What are you doing here?
Sorry, I didn't see your message.
I thought you might be here so I came.
Could you take a picture for me?
Of course.
Here.
This way.
Three, two, one.
- Let's take another one. - Okay.
Okay. Take a look.
When I look closely, this city is actually quite beautiful.
Auntie, you asked me before.
Why do I still stay here when everything is wrong in this city?
I thought about it.
And I realized that no matter where you are from,
you may not have the necessary connections or background.
But as long as you are talented and you work hard, you will be rewarded.
Auntie, I believe that this city will not let Xiaorou down.
Mom is going to take a walk.
The food is on the table. Heat it up if it gets cold.
As long as you are talented and you work hard, you will be rewarded.
Auntie, I believe that this city will not let Xiaorou down.
Mom.
Mom!
Mom.
So weird.
The breakfast is in the pot. If you wake up late, heat it up.
Mom has to go home, something came up.
The train leaves in the morning. No need to send me off.
I made wontons and put them in the fridge.
They are made with your favorite filling.
I only made two trays. If I made too many, they can't stay fresh.
I made a jar of chili sauce for you, but the chilies here are not as spicy as the ones from home.
You can eat some if you lose your appetite.
Don't be greedy though.
Don't stay up late. Eat more fruit.
Don't eat so many instant noodles. It's not healthy.
I saw the window display you designed yesterday.
I don't have much taste.
I just think that the window display you made was big and beautiful.
I heard you also won an award for it.
I need to congratulate you here.
But don't be too proud. Keep up the good work.
This city has many flaws.
The air is bad, it's crowded, and the roads are confusing.
It must have been very difficult for you these past years.
If I had visited you a couple of years before this, I would have taken you away with me.
But now, this city means something different to you.
You like the work here.
You have friends and your dream here.
Most importantly, you have someone who loves you here.
Help me thank the young man who lives downstairs.
I can tell that he cares about you.
I came in a hurry and I didn't bring anything with me.
So when you cook the wontons, remember to invite him over.
I'm living a good life in our hometown.
You don't have to worry about me.
Oh right! The flowers are blooming by the Red Dam.
I will take pictures and send them to you when I get back.
♫ The spaceship circles around the Earth again and again ♫
♫ The whole world has insomnia with me ♫
♫ Waiting and waiting for the next lightyear ♫
♫ The engine speeds up and goes away from the ground ♫
♫ Hopelessness is wandering around me ♫
♫ Closing my eyes makes me feel more secure ♫
♫ I still can’t catch the floating instance of yours ♫
When I woke up this morning, one of the shirts I hung on the balcony was blown away again.
The people on the street are still talking loudly.
It's no different than any other ordinary morning.
But I feel like an egg without its shell.
Happiness fills my heart.
Because I finally understand that, no matter if it's my mom who nags me every morning
or my noisy friends or the chinchilla who can't learn anything,
they are all trying their best to love me in their own way.
[I, Ding Xiaorou, am back!]
- Morning.- Morning, Mr. Chi.
- Morning.- Morning.
Morning, Mr. Chi.
- Mr. Chi.- Morning.
[Love of Sandstorms Rating]
Brother Xin, this is the most updated proposal.
And here is your package.
- Get me a cup of coffee. Thanks.- Okay.
Caramel Latte, with cream and sugar.
Say it! Who are you?
Don't hit me! I'm her fan.
Why are you stalking her?
What's your relationship with Ding Xiaorou?
How come you know clearly when coffee was poured on her and when she was kidnapped?
Are there some unspeakable secrets between— Hey!
I'm warning you not to spread rumors.
If your that capable, let's compete with our shows.
Don't gossip like a school girl.
So when it comes to the content, you need to...
You guys go out for a bit.
Producer Chi, is there anything I can help you with?
Don't pretend to be ignorant.
You know what you did.
Chi Xin, you are a great producer.
You don't have to be condescending. Aren't you tired?
Just be straightforward.
Are you perhaps asking me for a favor? I will definitely help you.
Tong Liang, each industry has its own set of rules.
When you took those photos and sent them out, not only did you break the rules,
you also betrayed your own morals.
If I keep investigating, it's not hard to find out who took those photos.
From the photographer, I can find out who hired him.
Have you thought about the consequences of taking pictures of Ding Xiaorou and me?
I should be asking you that. Can you bear the consequences?
What do you mean?
Chi Xin, you are a smart person.
Let me make it simple for you.
I don't want to see you in this building again.
With your position, don't you know that there will be another Chi Xin once I'm gone?
Of course, I do.
But at least, you will be gone.
If I leave, will you be the best in the world?
What if I don't? Have you thought about our company?
Have you thought about the rights of the victim?
Don't get riled up. Of course, I do.
Once the photos are released,
it will be bad for you, Ding Xiaorou, and the company.
In the worst-case scenario, I might be involved myself.
But Chi Xin, I hold the cards now.
You can decide if you want to keep betting or not.
Chi Xin, don't you always have a Plan B?
Let me guess what your Plan B is.
Do you want to keep Love of Sandstorms,
or that useless crew of yours?
Oh, the most important one is Ding Xiaorou.
Bingo.
Don't get over-excited. I will not let you make it.
Chi Xin... You can't win every time.
- Let's hope for a good cooperation. - Let's hope for a good cooperation.
Please.
What is it?
This is my resignation letter.
I know what you are thinking.
You think our relationship will affect your work.
As long as I'm here, no matter how hard you work, you can't get any recognition.
Sorry for disappointing you.
I hope you can reconsider it.
Chief Executive Zheng, the next meeting is about to start.
Okay, I will be there soon.
Okay.
Sister Xiaorou, you are here. Let me help you with it.
It's okay. I will do it myself.
♫ Maybe you've put a spell on me ♫
♫ I'm a popular girl but here's my number ♫
♫ Call me maybe you'll be close to me ♫
♫ I just can't believe that you're here ♫
Chief Executive Zheng, I have some good news to share.
- Ding Xiaorou is back.- Where is she?
♫ Tell me, tell me, we're onto something ♫
♫ La ♫
Nice.
Zheng Ze.
When I passed by this window a couple of days ago,
I was thinking when can these models have a perfect home?
They did have to put up with a lot. What have you been up to these days?
- Fifteen. - What do you mean?
The amount of ice cream I've had to eat these past days.
Do you want the 16th ice cream?
So... your mom supports you right now?
I can relax now. I've been worrying about you.
Was I out of line that day? Will you still talk to me?
Why wouldn't I? You are my friend and my boss.
I should be extra nice to you.
This ice cream is the best proof.
Eat and stop thinking.
Wonton. Wonton. Wonton, wonton.
Didn't my mom overdo it a bit?
When am I going to finish all this?
It looks like there is some food that is more urgent than wontons.
Hello, Sasa. I'm inviting you to have hotpot with me tonight.
Oh, Xiaorou is finally treating me.
It's not like that. Didn't my mom come to my place a few days ago?
She bought me so many ingredients.
I thought for a long time and realized that having hotpot is the best solution.
I thought you had an "Aha" moment.
Stop with the nonsense. Are you coming or not?
7:00 p.m. tonight.
Okay. I want sesame sauce.
Okay. See you tonight. Bye-bye.
Hello, Mingzhu.
You sound so sweet. What's the good news?
I like tripe and Zheng Zheng likes duck blood. Can you buy them?
Don't worry. I have everything. Whatever you want.
See you tonight.
Hello, Xiaorou.
Zheng Ze, do you remember that I was going to take you out to eat?
Of course.
You are in luck. I'm going to upgrade it to a super fancy hotpot party.
That's great. When is it?
7:00 p.m. tonight.
Tonight? I have to meet a client tonight.
Right, I totally forgot that you're now David. I need to make an appointment.
Forget it. It's okay. I will treat you next time.
Okay. Send me some photos on WeChat.
Don't worry. You will see lots of those.
We need to learn lessons when the shows aren't successful.
But we also shouldn't gloat when the shows are successful.
The last season of Love of Sandstorms received high ratings.
We hope to see its next season be a winner, too.
It's gratifying to see so many young people advance their creativity in our company. It's our luck.
Thank you for taking care of my mom for the last two days.
Are you free tonight? Come over for a hotpot dinner.
We will definitely gain more recognition among the media companies.
We will definitely take over the leadership role.
You will all enjoy a bright future. Okay?
Nice!
Hello, Mingzhu. What's up?
I'm sorry. Zheng Zheng just called me and told me he secretly bought concert tickets.
So the hotpot tonight...
It's okay. Just go to the concert.
It'll be a loss if you don't go.
We'll do it another time.
Okay, okay. Then you all enjoy the dinner.
Boss, it's time to go. Why aren't you leaving yet?
I'll leave soon.
Boss, you don't look well today. Are you okay?
It's probably insomnia. It's okay.
Do you want to go to a concert with me and relax a bit?
I know that you and Mingzhu are going to the concert.
Go ahead.
I'm just going with her. Mingzhu is the one that likes it.
Remember one thing. Don't fall asleep.
Don't worry. I will force myself to stay awake.
I'm leaving then, Boss.
Once the photos are released, it will
bring a negative effect to you, Ding Xiaoruo, and the company.
In the worst-case scenario, I might be involved myself.
But, Chi Xin, I'm holding the cards now.
You can decide whether you want to continue the bet or not.
Thank you.
[Sound of Nature]
Sasa, where are you?
Oh, I'm still at the hospital.
I probably can't come over because they added two extra surgeries for me.
No way. Didn't we already agree?
Geez. You don't understand.
The Department Head's brother-in-law's nephew specifically asked me to do the surgery.
I couldn't refuse.
Today is the first day that I luckily got to stay here.
Aren't you going to celebrate with me?
Because you luckily got to stay, it means we have lots of time to spend together in the future.
But if I disobey this order from my superior, I may be the one losing a job.
Please understand.
Okay, then go get busy.
Slice a few more cuts on whoever is bothering us.
Definitely! Bye-bye.
Bye-bye.
[Thank you for taking care of my mom for the past two days.]
[Are you free tonight? Want a hotpot dinner?]
Two people canceled on me.
One is out on business. Another one didn't reply to my message.
Looks like I'm the only one eating this hotpot.
Eating this hotpot by myself is not so bad.
It's their loss that they can't enjoy my culinary skills.
Here's the oyster sauce that you wanted.
Okay, put it there first.
So spicy.
Is it too spicy for you?
It won't be too spicy with my sauce.
You can really make a tasty sauce that's not too spicy?
You don't believe me?
If you don't believe it, then just don't eat it.
What's wrong with you? Can't I ask a simple question?
I'll teach you a sesame sauce recipe. Start with sesame oil as a base.
Add oyster sauce, mashed garlic, cilantro,
and preferably some beef sauce. It's delicious!
Smell it.
It certainly seems to be good.
It's delicious. You are awesome.
Take it then.
- Can I start? - Wait.
What is it?
- Do you need help? - No.
You only need to help me eat the food.
I've been wanting to do this.
It adds ambiance.
Hurry and eat. The pot is boiling.
To be honest, I need to thank you.
Thank you for taking care of my mom.
You took her to the hospital and also took her to see the window display.
I was even mean to you that night.
I apologize.
I can feel your sincerity.
You added instant noodles in the hotpot.
If it weren't for you, my mom probably still wouldn't understand my dream.
So the tiny flame in my heart that was about to be extinguished
has been revived and is blazing like this hotpot.
The one that impressed your mom wasn't me. It was you.
So, thank yourself.
Yes, let's cheer for me, too.
I can stay in this city now.
So it deserves a cheer.
I especially made a pledge to the Little Star.
I promised that I would not disappoint my mom
and I'd work on window displays as my lifetime dream.
It's just like that whatever rule that you mentioned.
In any field, as long as you work on it for 10,000 hours,
you can transform from an average person to a world-class master.
- Gladwell rule. - Right.
Gladwell rule. (Malcolm Gladwell's 10,000 hour rule)
Gu-la-de-well.
Gladwell, cheers!
Cheers to Gladwell.
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[My Girlfriend]
[Mini Story]
♫ Why are you squinting through your eyes?
♫ Who’s the one that’s always wilful? ♫
♫ I’ve spoken of things, you didn’t hear ♫
♫ Heart-pounding words on repeat ♫
♫ The lines already fluently memorized ♫
♫ Who is it? Secretly pressing pause? ♫
♫ I don’t understand, who’s from Venus, who’s from Mars? ♫
♫ In your eyes, that brightest star is my decision ♫
♫ Thinking of you, my heart has traveled half the globe ♫
♫ It’s you who let my love awaken ♫
♫ Don’t say anymore, the encounter is happening now ♫
♫ Can’t wait, I want to see you ♫
♫ Don’t look. Yes, it’s you ♫
♫ Even though in my heart, I commanded ♫
♫ Why doesn’t it listen? ♫
♫ Can’t wait to confess to you ♫
♫ I’m thinking of you, while I’m still awake ♫
♫ Answer my question now ♫
♫ You, you, you can you please love me? ♫
♫ Why do your warm breaths ♫
♫ Flutter like a kitten? ♫
♫ No wonder I become entranced ♫
♫ What crystal ball magic do you have ♫
♫ That lets ordinary light form a halo? ♫
♫ I’ve not seen such miracles ♫
♫ Who said that I came from Venus, you came from Mars? ♫
♫ In your eyes, that brightest star is my decision ♫
♫ Thinking of you, my heart has traveled half the globe ♫
♫ It’s you who let my love awaken ♫
♫ Don’t say anymore, the encounter is happening now ♫
♫ Can’t wait to see you ♫
♫ Don’t look. Yes, it’s you ♫
♫ Even though in my heart, I commanded ♫
♫ Why doesn’t it listen? ♫
♫ Can’t wait to confess to you ♫
♫ I’m thinking of you, while I’m still awake ♫
♫ Answer my question now ♫
♫ You, you, you, can you please love me? ♫
♫ All of the prophecies in the world ♫
♫ Are reshuffled because of you ♫
♫ To let me protect you by your side ♫
♫ That’s okay ♫
♫ Your daydreams, I want to make them come true for you ♫
♫ Street lights illuminate the window ♫
♫ Please come to me ♫
♫ Can’t wait, I want to see you ♫
♫ Don’t look. Yes, it’s you ♫
♫ Even though in my heart, I commanded ♫
♫ Why doesn’t it listen? ♫
♫ Can’t wait to confess to you ♫
♫ I’m thinking of you, while I’m still awake ♫
♫ Now I’m telling you, I belong to you ♫
♫ Can’t wait, I want to see you ♫
♫ Don’t look. Yes, it’s you ♫
♫ Even though in my heart, I commanded ♫f
♫ Why doesn’t it listen? ♫
♫ Can’t wait to confess to you ♫
♫ I 'm thinking of you, while I’m still awake ♫
♫ Answer my question now ♫
♫ You, you, you, can you please love me? ♫