Second Time is a Charm
Episode 43
"Pomelo" by Zhaijibian,
who is a master figure born in the 1970s.
Do you know how many times he has attended the exhibition?
This is the fourth time. Full 16 years.
I thought...
This is the CNF experience
of the so-called master figure in your mind.
So will you still attend the CNF by your work "Pet Lovers"?
If even Zhaijibian had to experience this,
then my work...
You two are completely different.
Zhaijibian was born in 1970
when there was no freshest information.
His unrestrained imagination
completely depends on luck.
As a post-90s author,
you live in an era
when you can receive the cutting-edge information.
Your brain has evolved,
but you don't use this advantage.
Others all think highly of your comics.
They just understand them in your world.
You should jump out of your world,
take a look outside,
and see where you are
in the food chain.
What are you laughing at?
Nothing.
Before I got here,
some people expected you'd say that today.
That means there are still smart people around you
who can remind you.
Well, come and look at this drawing.
Look at this drawing.
I think this is the most promising
comic image of the year
to work with the biggest group brand.
This is Dawang's drawing.
Yes.
It's a pity she has no hope.
No brand company dares to hire an author
with a spot of public opinion
and the inclination of being attacked.
Therefore,
though you have a hard time
and gave up creation for several years,
you're even luckier than Dawang.
I'm sorry I'm late.
Brother.
You must have been waiting for me for long.
It doesn't matter.
Sir, what would you like to drink?
Whiskey.
Thanks. OK. OK.
It seems you don't care
whatever I say and do to you.
You don't do anything bad to me.
By the way, please take care of my dad.
You may have to go between the hospital and home.
Brother, don't worry.
This is my duty.
If there is something with him, tell me at any time.
I think we should meet less often recently.
Brother, is it still because your dad
wants you to inherit Yu's Group?
You don't understand.
Brother, you want me to grow up
while saying I can't understand.
I really don't understand
or you're running away?
I know you hate your dad
for two reasons.
First, he didn't take time to take care of you
and your mom for his work
and even didn't see your mom the last time.
Second, he wants to take control of your life
and let you inherit his property.
Aren't they enough?
I was in the best private school when I was a kid.
Every time the classmates and teachers of my class met me,
they said that
my dad was rich
and my dad was very successful.
But for me,
I could only meet him
less than 10 times in a year.
I didn't even know
what my dad meant to my family.
Is that funny?
Brother, do you remember?
I sent Doudou to your place several times.
You said you were busy with meetings.
So I think you're still like your dad
at a point.
He is busy with Yu's Group,
while you Extraordinary Studio.
From his point of view,
if you were the president of Yu's Group rather than Extraordinary Studio,
it would be the same.
There's a lot of things you've never experienced,
so you don't understand.
Come on.
I think he shouldn't
force you to inherit
Yu's Group.
Without doubt,
he has his difficulties.
He doesn't want to give the fruit he has obtained by efforts all his life
to others.
I understand that.
You're so tolerant.
Brother, I'm not saying you have to
inherit Yu's Group.
I don't hope you always quarrel
when meeting each other.
It makes everyone unhappy.
After all, you're his son.
You may not meet him the next life.
If you reason with each other
rather than quarrel
and cherish the present,
I think you'll be better.
You grew up.
You can even teach me to behave.
Sorry, brother.
I, I don't mean this.
Some things are not as simple
as you say.
I can't put down the grudges of years
so easily.
But what you said today is very valuable.
Well, it's late. I'll go back first.
Brother,
go home to see us often when you have time.
I see.
Do you have money to pay?
Yes.
Thank you.
Hello.
Did you get it?
Every author should work hard
to create his work into IP
and make himself an opinion leader.
Create classics
so that people can always remember your works.
If you decide to leave your cozy nest
and leave the man who shelters
and supports you all the life forever,
you should have the courage
to face everything outside the world.
Capable people
may not sail with the wind.
After becoming a capable person,
you also need to become a strong person,
tell others
what they should do
and what they shouldn't do
and protect others.
After becoming an author, I just think
it's my job
and hobby.
As one of the 100 people,
who regards my hobby as my job,
I am so lucky.
Until now,
I haven't thought
the comic characters I design
may enter the life of everyone.
They are printed on clothes,
worn by people,
discussed by them
and sent to the chat interface
as stickers
like the then Xiongdun.
The authors can create something
that is really positive and energetic.
And it's IP that everyone remembers.
This is what every author seeks.
There used to be a lot of classic things like this,
but now there're too few.
So you
are the hope.
You woke up.
What's up?
I fell asleep last night.
Why didn't you wake me up?
You slept heavily.
I didn't have the heart to wake you up.
Why are you covering your face?
I haven't washed my face.
Don't be shy
as I even saw your ugly look when you got drunk.
Don't come over.
What's up?
I haven't brushed my teeth.
Do you have any special arrangements for today?
No.
Attend a wedding ceremony with me.
Wedding ceremony.
Whose wedding ceremony?
Annoying. Is it that smelly?
Smell.
Did you get the information?
After investigation,
I find Xu Guo, five years old this year, is Xu Lang's daughter.
It's right.
How come?
Will you go on investigating?
Yes, surely.
Why don't you believe
Xu Guo is Xu Lang's daughter?
It's impossible. I don't believe it.
OK. Even if
Xu Guo is not the daughter of Xu Lang,
Xu Lang doesn't want to make it public
with the purpose of protecting her.
So can he hurt me?
If you do this again, I won't help you.
What do you mean?
I said,
if you do anything to hurt yourself
or to hurt others,
I'm not going to help you.
Brat.
Linsu.
I'm glad to see you.
Well, sit.
Boss, serve my friend with noodles now.
Serve a luxury portion
with two eggs.
A luxury portion.
Linsu, do you know?
I am so glad to meet you.
I eat noodles here every day to wait for you.
Now I finally meet you.
I agreed to meet you here,
so I must come.
I'm a man of my word.
How are you recently?
Just so so.
Well, I'll take you to make a killing later.
OK, Linsu.
So what is our next plan?
Next I plan
to have noodles first.
Linsu, you're kidding me.
I'll tell you later.
Are we short of hands
to carry out the plan?
Let me call another friend, OK?
Is he reliable?
Yes.
And he is your loyal fan.
He'd like to do anything
as long as he is paid.
Do I have fans?
Yes.
I am your most loyal fan.
Brat.
Boss, serve the noodles quickly.
Are they done?
It's indeed a luxury portion.
Yes.
Thank you, man.
Eat now. Eat now.
You finished your work.
How about going home and having a rest?
Come to work as usual in the afternoon.
OK.
Then we'll leave.
Thank you. Thank you.
Bye-bye.
Let's go on.
There seems to be a problem.
All of you are here.
Boss's new client,
namely Daxi Comics,
has so many unsolved problems
to be dealt with,
so I have to work overtime with these trainee lawyers,
which can also reduce boss's burden.
Thank you. Thank you.
Thank you, everyone.
You're super good employees.
When will you give us a raise?
When, indeed?
Since you work so hard,
I'll give you a raise.
Yes.
How about
tomorrow?
Really?
Yes.
Good.
Tomorrow,
I'll pay you the termination indemnity.
No need.
Do you want a raise?
No.
Do you want a raise?
No.
If you want, tell me at any time.
If you have something to say, just say; if not, leave.
I have something to ask you.
Is there any tie in our boss's room?
Tie?
There is one. What's up?
Our old professor's daughter will get married.
I don't have time to fetch it at home.
He died several years ago.
I wonder how his wife is.
I'll extend your regards to her.
I'll go and look for the tie.
Lawyer Lei, let me help you.
Are you going to attend the wedding ceremony of the old professor's daughter?
Will Lawyer Xu go?
No.
I also received an invitation.
Really?
Remember to ask Cherry for a leave when you go.
OK. I'll tell her later.
So handsome.
Thank you.
Lawyer Lei,
can you give me a ride
to the wedding scene?
No problem. Let's go.
You become more and more handsome.
I am flattered.
Don't be so modest. Well.
My God.
See who is coming.
Long time no see. Goddess of politics and law.
Well, don't let these juniors laugh at me.
You really become prettier and prettier.
Well, I'll listen to you.
Go and say hello to Mrs. Fan.
She must be happy after seeing you.
OK. Yes.
I'll go.
- Let's go. - Let's go.
Mrs. Fan, see who is coming.
Mrs. Fan.
Are you
Shen Yilin?
Yes.
Long time no see, Mrs. Fan.
How are you?
I'm fine.
We didn't see each other for almost five years.
Yes.
Aren't you in the UK?
How is everything going with you there?
When did you come back?
How long will you stay this time?
When will you...
At the sight of you, I have so many questions.
I'm really old.
It doesn't matter, Mrs. Fan.
I've been back for a period of time.
I don't leave this time.
You don't leave.
Good, very good.
If your teacher Mr. Fan were still alive,
he would be so happy
to see you become so successful.
It's a pity you didn't see him the last time.
Mrs. Fan, don't think about these.
Be happy today, right?
Yes.
Well,
why didn't Xu Lang come with you?
Mrs. Fan,
we separated. We aren't together.
Is it because you went to the UK?
You shouldn't be to blame.
Since you left,
I haven't seen him again.
He hasn't visited me.
I am still angry with him.
I wonder whether he'll come today.
Lawyer Xu,
who is she?
Long time no see.
Xu Lang is coming.
Xu Lang.
Qiangzi, don't you know him?
Stand aside.
Xu Lang,
have a drink with each of us today.
Xu Lang, you disappeared for so long.
Where did you go?
Tell us now.
Yes. Yes.
Let me introduce to you.
This is An An.
Xu Lang.
Xu Lang, where did you go these years?
Before my husband died,
he often said you were his favorite student,
but you didn't come to see him
when he was approaching his end.
Sorry, Mrs. Fan.
Five years ago,
I had a very serious car accident.
And then I went to Thailand
and rested and recuperated there for a long time.
Why didn't you say that early?
Sorry, Mrs. Fan.
I'll always come to see you.
I'll show filial respect for you sincerely.
I'll go and sweep Mr. Fan's grave.
I'll make up for what I failed to do in the five years.
So good.
Lawyer Lei,
I think the scene is so pretty today.
Yes.
Linda.
Lucy.
Yuhao.
Hello.
You come together.
All of you are here.
Yes. I happened to give her a ride.
I came early.
Yuhao drove me here.
I see.
Have a talk.
OK. See you later.
Linda, come here.
- Brother An. - Fatty.
I just wondered whether you would come.
Well, why are you here?
I come with Xu Lang.
Xu Lang?
My God. Xu Lang is here.
Your respected teacher's daughter
will get married today.
Surely he should come.
He didn't attend the funeral
of our respected teacher.
Is it strange for him to come now?
I heard about it from you.
Yes.
Why didn't he tell you
he would come?
Let me tell you.
You've known him for a short time.
He is a normal person in your eyes,
but he is a mysterious person
who disappeared without reason for five years in our eyes.
Xu Lang has gone too far.
He didn't tell me he would come.
I see.
What are you doing?
I didn't do anything.
Are you waiting for Lawyer Lei's WeChat messages?
Am I that bored?
It's the most boring
for you to watch
the black cell phone screen.
I didn't.
You're
a smart girl.
Every time it involves your love,
you're as ignorant as a pupil.
No.
Even a pupil knows love better than you.
My God.
Even you begin to lecture me.
How miserable I am now!
Do I look that stupid?
There's nothing wrong with being stupid.
No, surely there is something wrong.
I particularly have no sense of security.
How can I explain it to you?
Let me give you an example.
You can drive,
so you should know the difference between controlling the steering wheel by yourself
and sitting beside the driver.
When you control the steering wheel by yourself,
you really seem to control everything,
but you have to take all the responsibility.
If you go the wrong way,
all the passengers blame you.
You need to watch the dash board
and know clear the amount of petrol
in the tank.
In case of a traffic accident,
the driver has to
take all the responsibility, right?
Yes.
So you shouldn't always drive.
If you keep driving, fatigue driving is dangerous and you feel tired.
Occasionally,
you can be a passenger.
Don't think about so much.
Just appreciate the scenery along the way
and let the driver ensure your safety.
I still like to be a driver.
You haven't tried.
How do you know you don't like to be a passenger?
No.
I think I'm so scared.
More scared than this?
Watch.
Suit himself.
You're double-faced.
But I can tell that
Lawyer Lei is not interested
in the girl around him at all.
Why?
Are you a fortune-teller?
I can tell by these photos.
Watch them.
He only focuses on you.
Besides these photos,
most importantly,
I also practiced divination for you by tarot cards.
So ungrateful.
Do you think
you're ill-adapted to here and feel so lonely?
Because it's not your world here.
But there are memories of Xu Lang.
And you're not in his memories.
I know.
To be exact,
there're simply memories of you and Xu Lang.
Then I admire you a lot
as you can stay here with ease.
I'm not at ease.
Surely I'm not at ease.
After hearing what you said, I feel even more uneasy.
But it's good to be here with Xu Lang.
I can't let him squat in there alone,
right?
So unreasonable.
As long as he's in there, there's nothing to worry about.
I'm not surprised that
you two are together.
He wants to escape from his past life.
He doesn't want to face it.
And his only way
is to use something
to start a new life
and get himself out.
I know what you're trying to say.
You mean
I'm a straw to Xu Lang.
Xu Lang holds it to save himself
and escape from his past life.
It seems you don't know him at all.
Do you know he had a car accident five years ago?
Do you know who Xu Guo's mom is?
Do you know why he disappeared for five years?
It seems you also don't know him.
I'm so happy
to see you and Xu Lang today.
Li, don't stand on ceremony.
Right?
We're friends of years.
You should prepare some gifts for us
at festivals and on birthdays.
It's you who should prepare gifts for us.
You've dated Linda so soon.
Should you treat us?
Yes.
Don't talk nonsense.
Don't say that
before Linda. Do you know?
Did you see Lei Yuhao?
He is inside.
Why are you here?
Let's talk later.
It's heard you are in love.
Is your girlfriend Linda?
You come with Linda on such an important day,
so she must be your girlfriend.
Yes. Yes.
Cheers.
Let's have a drink.
Hello, everyone.
Sorry, I come late.
Who, who is she?
You come at the right time.
Well, let me introduce to you.
This is my girlfriend,
Miss Qiu Tian.
How embarrassing!
Yes.
It isn't embarrassing at all.
Linda and I
aren't together.
Those who guess blindly are embarrassed, right?
Go.
Have a talk. We'll leave.
Bye.
How about drinking again?
Cheers.
Qiu Tian, I know you must be angry right now.
But can you promise me something?
Don't hit me in the face, OK?
Thank you.
Does it hurt?
Yes.
It's good that you can feel it.
Why are you so angry?
Aren't you angry
if I go out with a young and handsome man?
I am not.
It's true. I have a weakness,
namely blind confidence.
But I'm not confident,
so please don't stimulate me.
The password is your birth date.
You can watch and delete any content
as you like.
What if I delete your partner
or someone in business by mistake?
Please. Help me delete.
It's true. In this way, I can have time to accompany you.
Why did you put it down?
I don't delete.
Well, why? Just delete.
Why don't you delete?
Now you're in control.
Give you a rose.
No.
What are you doing?
No. Don't hit me.
As a girl,
why do you always hit me
in broad daylight?
Are you looking for me?
Sorry.
I talked with them inside
and ignored you.
I thought you left.
I get some fresh hair here.
There're many people inside.
I don't want to hear so much about your past
as it makes me dizzy.
Did my university classmates tell you
about my university experience?
No.
I met your ex-girlfriend
and heard something unpleasant.
Shen Yilin?
What did she say to you?
She said a lot.
She mainly wanted to say
I didn't know you
and could never know you well
and enter your world.
So you are angry?
Then what can I do
to defuse the anger in your chest?
Here.
I want to know what happened to you in the past.
I want to be fully accepted by you.
In the beginning, I told you
not to try to find out what I don't want to say
as it's not because I don't want to tell you
but I can't.
I'm not feeling well.
I'll leave first.
An An.
Don't try to find out what I don't want to say
as it's not because I don't want to tell you
but I can't.
I thought I was happy,
so they were surely envious or jealous of me.
Everything was surely perfect.
I never doubted it.
Why can't sweetness be more than busyness?
I haven't whispered enough to you.
When was the door closed?
Let's go.
But don't leave me alone.
If you leave me alone,
none will care for me.
It turns out that my pure care
is the most ridiculous stubbornness.
Every answer is not clear.
Where did I lose myself?
Tell me, you've loved all the time.
I am also looking for her.
I become familiar with the coma when dropping to the bottom of a valley.
I come to myself in situ where my pain appears again and again.
I brush the dust off my body and look up
to find the way to get rid of the cloudy sky.
There're many similar reasons...
Take care. Take care.
Okay. Go, go, go.
Go home. Hurry to get a taxi.
Go home.
Mojito.
OK. Please wait a minute.
Thank you.
What a coincidence.
Yu.
Why are you here?
Why do you have time
to drink here?
I come here just because I have no time.
So I turned off
my cell phone
and don't think anything
to relax myself.
It's not your style.
Even if you took a bath,
you put your cell phone on the bathroom table.
Back then, I forgot trouble when being busy with work,
while now I, pestered by trouble,
don't know what to do.
Please enjoy.
Thank you.
Is it because of
the matter of Dawang?
Not exactly.
It's heard it's not going well with you recently.
Is Extraordinary Studio
affected due to those things?
In fact, it was good
to be a pure author back then.
Later, for no reason,
I become a businessman.
It seems I've been deeply influenced by my dad.
In the final analysis, Extraordinary Studio is business.
There're ups and downs
with business.
I've been used to it.
But that matter hurt you a lot.
I haven't been looking for a chance
to tell you I'm sorry
since Bai Jinyu sued you.
I accept your apology.
To be honest,
I don't think you'll make a different decision
next time.
Why?
Let me guess.
As far as I know you,
you must have known
Dawang plagiarized to make her first work famous.
You cherish her talent,
so you didn't delve into it before.
But that's your bottom line, too.
Luckily, Dawang hasn't disappointed you
these years.
She has created better and better works.
However, no one expected
at the critical moment,
before the opening ceremony of the CNF, such news would be exposed.
When you terminated the agreement with Dawang,
you must have told her
you did this to show fairness
to other signing authors of "Extraordinary Comics", right?
In the end, it's you who know me best.
So what?
Even so, it can't change anything.
Yes,
it can't change anything.
You should give Dawang another chance.
You should give her a second chance.
Especially, Dawang hasn't made the same mistake.
I also want to give her a second chance.
But for other authors,
what is the fairness I've been advocating?
I see.
You always want to take care of everyone.
You hope everything is perfect.
You think it's a man's responsibility.
A successful man should pay attention to all.
So you always have a scale in your heart.
You're always wondering
if it's right to do this
and that.
Should you give this person a little more?
If so,
is it unfair to others?
Yu,
are you really doing the right thing?
At least I think it's right according to my past experience.
But I don't know what's going on.
Maybe I'm in bad luck.
You must be frustrated, right?
What?
When you divorced me...
I don't believe I can't dig it.
I finally got it.
Do you know what color Xu Lang likes best?
Black?
Pink?
His taste is so special.
Do you know what kind of fruit Xu Lang likes best?
Apple.
Do you know who Xu Lang likes most?
If you continue reading, Xu Lang will get hurt.
Are you sure you want to continue?
Even if I don't read, I know
the person Xu Lang likes most
is me.