A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES
EPISODE 1
I'm Xia Lin, a star in the making.
I've never got a female lead role. I don't even have 10,000 fans.
My life is just getting started.
I can't just skip to the end.
That's just not possible.
I'm only 21 years old.
I don't smoke or drink.
I eat healthily and work out regularly.
My family has no health issues.
How on earth could I have leukemia?
Please calm down.
We can't confirm it until we do a bone marrow exam.
This isn't possible.
I can't be sick.
It's just not possible.
EXAMINATION ROOM 4
This isn't possible.
How can I be sick?
GANGDONG INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
SEVEN HOURS EARLIER
TIANYI MEDIA & CULTURE CO.
Is this my driver?
Yes, I'm at the entrance of Tianyi.
Black car with flashing lights?
Yes. I see you.
What?
Can I help you, miss?
Why did you pick someone else up?
I didn't order a shared ride.
Whatever. It doesn't matter.
Drop me off first. I'm in a rush.
Please scoot over.
Sir?
Are you sure you want to get in?
Lingyun Hotel, please.
Just relax. If you get me there on time,
I won't give you a bad review.
I know how hard your job is.
Right, sir?
CHU YAN CALLING
Ling, weren't you supposed to pick me up?
Where are you?
Something came up. I ran out of time.
I'm on your commercial castings committee.
I turned down a luxury car company for you.
Now I'm standing on the street alone.
Is your heart made of stone?
You can take a taxi.
Do famous people like me take taxis?
Hello? Hello?
Hurry up!
Have we met somewhere before?
I've seen you before.
Miss, the way you flirt is out of style.
When we feel like we've seen something before,
it's called déjà vu.
I feel like I've seen you before, too.
Have you watched The Comical Office or Story of the Moon?
I was in Episode 36, around the 24th minute.
I was the maid who got poisoned and died.
That show was so popular.
I'm sorry. I don't watch much TV.
-Hello? -Are you downstairs yet?
I've been waiting for 10 minutes.
Wrong number?
Didn't you request a ride to Lingyun Hotel?
But I'm already in a car right now.
I'm still outside the entrance of Tianyi.
Hello? Hello?
Ma'am?
Hello?
You're not a cab driver?
This isn't a shared ride?
Did anyone in this car say it was a shared ride?
I'm so sorry. I got in the wrong car.
You can just stop at the intersection there.
It's OK.
We're going to Lingyun Hotel, too.
What a coincidence.
Sorry about all the trouble.
Thank you for the ride.
I'd be late for casting if it weren't for you.
-What for? -A Lingshi Group commercial.
Let's go in.
Hold on.
I think my...
My contact lens fell onto your jacket.
Where is it?
Never mind.
I'm going to be late. Thank you. Bye.
Ling Yizhou!
Who's that woman?
-I don't know. -You don't know her?
Why was she in your car then?
Why would she get so close to you?
Is that hussy the reason you didn't pick me up?
Alright, I get it.
Out with the old, in with the new, right?
Women are always throwing themselves at you.
But don't you worry. I'll always be by your side.
I'll always keep an eye on you.
-Let go. -Nope.
Let go.
Nope.
Cut.
So who is she?
She got into the wrong car.
Best Actor, huh?
You are amazing.
Thanks.
Hello, my name is Xia Lin.
I graduated from the film academy and I'm represented by Tianyi.
Tianyi?
Yes.
Mr. Chu, you two are from the same company.
Are we?
Then you should watch out.
Tianyi only represents the elite.
Alright, which projects have you been in?
I've only had a few small roles on TV shows before.
I wanted to hone my basic skills, so I focused more on school.
I've acted in a lot of plays.
That's great.
Let's see how well you know the basics then.
Have you seen Flirting Scholar?
Of course, Mr. Chu.
Do you want me to act as Chow Heung?
No, I want you to act as the stunningly... ugly one.
"Everyone knows you're secretly in love with me.
How can I live like this? I'd rather die."
"That's not true. I love you like my mother."
"You're in love with your own mother? Gosh.
These morally depraved things you do
really turn me on.
I've never tried this before. I'm a bit nervous.
Come on. Hurry up."
-Stop. -"Come on."
Cut!
You did pretty well.
You'd be great as the female lead in the commercial.
I hope we'll see you again in the future.
Thank you, Mr. Chu.
That's all for today.
Mr. Chu,
my friend really likes you.
Could I get your autograph for her?
Sure. No problem.
My friend's name is Jia Fei. J-I-A, F-E-I.
How did I offend him?
That was the first time we met.
Hello.
Hello. What would you like to order?
Two black coffees.
-Hello? -They chose a female lead for the ad.
That fast? Did I get it?
Lisa,
I'll keep working hard.
I thought I did well. Why didn't they pick me?
Linlin, why are you home so early?
I'm glad you're home.
I got some food for you.
I need to get to the office. Come with me.
Let me rest for a bit.
The casting didn't go well for me today.
Who are you?
Qin Jing?
-Linlin, let me explain. -Let go.
Explain? How?
Xia Lin, Jia Yan has wanted to dump you for a long time.
Handle this with grace,
so things won't be too awkward.
Stop talking.
My college friend stole my boyfriend,
and it's my own fault?
What do you want then?
What do I want?
It must have been hard for you to keep this from me.
If you like him, he's all yours.
I'm tired of him.
-Linlin. -Don't go after her!
Cheaters deserve to be together. Have fun.
I'll pick you up soon.
Excuse me, miss.
I'm about to go and pick up my girlfriend.
Girlfriend?
Now that you're in love, you don't need to work.
How do you know she won't dump you or cheat on you?
If you can't be sure, why not drive me home first?
Crazy.
I'm an actress. I'm a future star.
I have to look like a star.
Keep looking like a star.
Miss Xia, leukemia isn't an incurable disease.
If you start treatment early
and find a bone marrow donor, then your chances are good.
You should call your family and do a follow-up right away.
GANGDONG INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Yizhou...
your mom called me yesterday.
It's been so many years,
you still can't forgive her?
Does my forgiveness matter to her?
She left me. She means nothing to me now.
Alright. We don't need to talk about her.
Chu Yan said An Ran is coming home after she graduates.
Really?
Don't act like I'm stupid.
You've been single for years. You're waiting for her.
Grandma, it's not like that.
An Ran is like a sister to me.
A sister?
Could it be that you actually like Chu Yan?
Grandma.
I know you don't trust people because of your mom.
But I'm old. I won't be around forever.
I want you to have someone who will love and cherish you.
Or else I'll always worry about you.
I'll like anyone you choose.
But if you choose Chu Yan...
would he be my daughter-in-law or my grandson?
Grandma,
don't worry so much.
I'll start thinking about marriage.
You have a girlfriend?
Kind of.
What do you mean, "kind of"?
Either you do or you don't.
Do you not have time to date because of work?
Tell me what's going on. I'll help you out.
Grandma, I know what you mean.
That's all that matters.
Miss Xia, I'm sorry to inform you that your diagnosis has been confirmed.
There's only one way to cure leukemia...
A stem cell transplant.
We don't have any matches in the donor registry right now.
All we can do is try to control it with drugs.
So, what you mean is...
chemotherapy?
That's right.
So, I'll end up...
losing all my hair, right?
I'll have diarrhea, too.
I'll be so ugly.
I won't be able to act anymore, right?
Once you get better...
you'll be able to do whatever job you like.
You'll be like...
that American celebrity,
Selena Gomez.
She's been just as amazing since she got a new kidney.
Don't lose hope.
Maybe you'll find a match very soon.
Don't lie to me.
I looked it up online.
The chances of finding a matching bone marrow donor are low.
Doctor...
is there something else you aren't telling me?
We did find a match in the bone marrow registry...
but this person isn't willing to donate now.
So...
Tell me how to contact this person.
I'll contact them myself. I'll beg them to help me.
Miss Xia, I'm so sorry.
Hospitals aren't allowed to give out donor information.
But...
Come in.
-Dr. Ma, bed nine's relatives are here. -OK.
Miss Xia, please wait a moment.
I need to leave for a minute.
NAME: XIA LIN
NAME: LING YIZHOU
Ling Yizhou.
"A well-known businessman in Gangdong City.
Chairman and CEO of the Lingshi Group Company.
Won the Gangdong Outstanding Talent Award."
Feifei? I thought you had rehearsal tonight. Why are you home?
Are you stupid?
Why didn't you tell me?
You know everything?
That tramp sent a photo of them to all her friends.
What?
That tramp, Qin Jing.
You'd better not cry over that piece of trash, Jia Yan.
There's a lot of men out there, but good ones are rare.
That's what you're talking about?
Ling Yizhou?
I shouldn't have worried.
You have a new target already.
That's weird.
Why would you suddenly be interested in him?
You read about him and Chu Yan every day. Do you know him well?
Of course.
What do you want to know about?
I want to know how to contact him or where he lives.
That's very aggressive. Are you in love with him?
Feifei.
Yes?
How could you?
You should have told me sooner.
I could at least go to the hospital with you.
I told you not to worry.
Didn't you say Ling Yizhou is a match?
Let's go see him right now.
I just looked him up.
The Lingshi Group office is in the Gangdong Tower.
But you can't go in there unless you have an appointment.
I have an idea.
Ladies, where can I usually find Ling Yizhou?
-It's an emergency. -Where does he often go?
Emergency! Where does Mr. Ling often show up?
I heard that he likes to swim.
Someone says he swims at the VIP Room every Wednesday afternoon.
Wednesday...
That's tomorrow.
We'll go to the pool tomorrow and catch him off guard.
Ling Yizhou. 29 years old. A member of the Gangdong elite.
He's a distinguished, rich businessman.
His fields of business include real estate, showbiz, and electronics.
He's low-key and mysterious though.
You never see him in public.
The only thing the media has on him is that he's Chu Yan's friend.
The nature of their relationship remains unclear.
-This place is pretty cool. -Come here.
Let's take a selfie.
Why does he kind of look familiar?
He must be the third wheel.
What do you mean "third wheel"?
In Yizhou and Chu Yan's relationship. His name is Wen Li.
He's Ling Yizhou's assistant,
his irreplaceable right-hand man.
He's always at Yizhou's side.
It's been said that he can read Ling Yizhou's eyes.
We'll have to deal with him before we can get in.
But how?
I have an idea.
What is it?
Oh, my God!
I hurt my leg!
My leg hurts so bad!
-Help! -Oh, my leg.
My friend hurt her leg. Please help us! Help!
It hurts so bad.
Please help us. My friend hurt herself.
Can you please help her?
She can't get up. I think she's going to die.
Die.
Sir, I'm begging you. Please.
I'm begging you. Please help her.
She's really hurt.
I'm begging you. Please help us.
Please, sir.
Thank you, sir. Please, save her.
She's about to pass out.
-Please. -You can get a staff member.
I've been shouting, but no one came.
I'm begging you. Can you please help us?
Sir.
Please save her.
Miss, are you OK?
I'm in so much pain.
I can't move it at all.
Sir, can you help me up?
-What are you doing? -Helping you up.
Do you think I'm dirty?
I'm sorry, I don't like touching strangers.
Where are you going?
What are you doing?
If I become a cripple because I hurt my leg,
will you take care of me?
Why are you doing this?
I...
Help! Stop!
Help me! He's sexually harassing me!
Mr. Wen.
I didn't touch you.
Yes, you did.
You have to take care of this.
If you don't, I'll expose what you did to the media.
Just do whatever she asks us to do.
Yes, sir.
Mr. Ling.
Mr. Ling Yizhou.
Where is he?
Mr. Ling.
I need to talk to you.
Look at me, Mr. Ling.
I have to talk to you.
I need to talk to you.
Can you come up?
Mr. Ling.
Why do you always show up uninvited?
Last time you got into my car without asking.
What do you want this time?
You did me a big favor last time,
so I came here to express how grateful I am.
Do you think I'd believe that?
What is it?
Mr. Ling, what do you think of me?
Sorry, that doesn't work on me.
That's not what I mean.
I mean...
What mental state do you think I'm in?
What are you trying to say?
Well...
I went to the hospital a few days ago for a check-up
and I was diagnosed with leukemia.
But I'm really lucky though,
because I have a match in the bone marrow registry.
And that person happens to live in Gangdong.
And I just happen to be that person?
Yes! That's right!
No wonder I felt like I've seen you before.
We didn't just meet by chance. Our fates are aligned.
I'm sorry.
I don't know you.
We can get to know each other.
Mr. Ling, we can get to know each other.
Mr. Ling.
What do you want?
Nothing. Just stay here for a while.
They have cameras here, you know?
The tapes will show who's in the wrong.
I'm going to the restroom.
Stay here. I'll be back.
Wait for me.
Mr. Ling.
You registered as a donor to help someone.
I changed my mind.
That's not true.
From last time, I know you're a good person.
If you're concerned about your health,
there's no need to worry. I asked the doctor already.
It won't do any harm to your body.
That's not true.
I'm a businessman.
I don't take losses.
Helping you doesn't benefit me in any aspect.
So, get going now.
Please wait.
Mr. Ling,
I know I shouldn't have intruded upon you like this.
A few days ago, I never would have done this.
But I have no choice.
I just want to keep on living.
I'm sorry. I can't help you.
Please leave.
Fine.
If I'm going to die...
I might as well die in a beautiful way.
Threatening a stranger with your life isn't very wise.
What is that supposed to do?
Get back up here and get out.
Keep acting then.
Hey.
Hey! Get out of the pool.
Hey!
Answer me. Are you OK?
If you don't answer me, I'll have to do mouth-to-mouth.
You truly are an actress. Very good at playing dead.
Ling Yizhou, you're such a jerk.
WEDNESDAY: THE POOL
FRIDAY: COFFEE SHOP
You don't work here, do you?
-I was just hired. -Which department?
Where's your ID card?
You're really good at your job.
You're right. I don't work here.
I came to see Mr. Ling. It's an emergency.
Young lady,
this isn't the way to climb the social ladder.
Get out of here.
It's really an emergency.
Does Mr. Ling know you?
He's seen me twice.
I'd say he knows me.
Go get an appointment first.
Why would I be here if I had an appointment?
Could you just let me in?
It's a life-threatening emergency.
You ladies are always making up stories. Please leave.
Please let me in.
-I need to talk to him. -Please leave.
This way, please.
-Demote the Planning Department manager. -Got it.
Mr. Ling.
-Mr. Ling-- -One more chance.
-You mean her-- -I mean the Planning Department manager.
Got it.
Mr. Ling.
I'm looking for Ling Yizhou.
I'm pregnant with his child.
Last name, please?
It's Xia.
Alright, Miss Xia.
Here's your number.
Number? What do you mean?
You have to wait in line.
They're all pregnant.
When will I be able to see him?
You won't see Mr. Ling.
Someone from the Legal Department will meet you.
Sorry, I got the wrong place.
The man I'm looking for is next door.
-Sorry. -OK, take care.
LINGSHI GROUP
Feifei, I failed.
Time for Plan B.
Mr. Ling. Mr. Ling.
What's wrong with your leg?
It fell asleep from kneeling down too long. It's fine.
Get in the car.
Me?
I can help you.
Mr. Ling, you're such a good person.
But I have one condition.
I'll do whatever you want.
We'll see about that.
I'll agree to anything. I'm serious.
That being said, I won't do anything illegal.
-Marry me. -What?
Please leave.
I need to talk to him.
This way, please.
Mr. Ling, how should we deal with Miss Xia?
Have security look the other way.
I'm really not a business spy.
I just need to talk to Mr. Ling.
We'll need to investigate before we can be sure.
Please cooperate.
-I will. -Please leave.
Please don't call the police.
Please leave now.
Subtitle translation by Luke Deming
Mr. Ling, marriage is something serious.
Please don't joke around about my health.
Ms. Xia, we're just taking what we need from this marriage.
Ling Yizhou, his best friend Chu Yan,
and his assistant Wen Li definitely have something going on.
If that's not a love triangle, what is?
So, he wants to marry me to use me as his smokescreen.
The reason isn't important.
What's important is whether you accept my proposal.