Timing and Subtitles by Expect The Unexpected Team @ Viki
♫ What I had, is now lost ♫
♫ What I was expecting is all gone ♫
♫ No longer loving what I loved ♫
♫ Recalling now what was forgotten ♫
♫ Reunited with what I thought I'd never see again from the past.♫
♫ Some tears turned back to smiles. ♫
♫ Are these life’s variables? ♫
♫ Or are they human’s regularities? ♫
♫ No matter how unpredictable our lives are ♫
♫ Everyday life goes on like normal ♫
♫ No matter what tomorrow’s weather brings ♫
♫ We must enjoy today’s rain ♫
♫ No matter if tomorrow’s flowers will bloom ♫
♫ The butterfly in front of you still loves the floral scent ♫
♫ Hey, hey, hey ♫
♫ Oh, oh ♫
♫ No matter what tomorrow’s sky will be like ♫
♫ Enjoy today’s blue sky ♫
♫ No matter if tomorrow’s butterfly will hover ♫
♫ Someone right now is cheering it on ♫
♫ What matters is what is in front of you, today’s happenings ♫
♫ Live every day like there’s no tomorrow ♫
♫ How simple it is! ♫
[Unexpected]
[Crystal Love]
Hello, everyone, I'm He Jie. I'm a manga artist.
What you are holding, "Crystal Love," is my latest release.
I was born into a very happy prominent business family.
We lived in comfortable circumstances with loving parents.
I'm very grateful to my parents for giving me such a good environment to grow up in.
As an author, I believe the most important thing is to show the truth and good values.
There are countless artists and even more touching stories.
In a person's life, one can't avoid encountering difficulties and adverse circumstances.
But that's not important. Life's beauty depends on our own determination and hard work.
That's the way you can gain victory over any difficulty and achieve success.
Good. That's well-said. Let me again thank Mr. He.
And we hope that we'll see even more of Mr. He's splendid work.
I'm He Jie, a manga artist who speaks more diligently than he draws.
"Crystal Love" is my masterpiece. It's a crystal-like manga that's worthy of love.
It's characters are classic. The lead male is called Gong Cheng. He's a company president and very brilliant.
The leading female is called Pei Encai. She's a campus beauty and very kind.
The lead female co-star is called Lu Zixing. She's a Cinderella-type and a schemer.
The plot is about the malicious co-star, who contracts out all her dirty and difficult work.
She contributes her moral values, her integrity, her reputation, and her kidney as well.
The male lead with the female lead together are called "sprinkling sugar."
The male lead with the supporting female character are called "stepping on a mine."
So, the ending of the story is Lu Zixing being able to only watch the male lead and female lead
unite in marriage and she, herself, has a miserable end.
This is the fate that I created for the characters. Moreover, a novel that has been popular for three years.
Three years later, during when I had to revise this novel, I suddenly discovered art creation requires caution.
Others fill frames using pens. I fill frames using life.
[Three years later]
[Crystal Love]
He Jie, you haven't come back home for two years.
Yet, still, you aren't coming home to see your mom and dad?
He Jie, it's fine if you don't come home.
When are you sending this year's money to us?
What's the right thing to do concerning this matter?
Good morning, Teacher He.
His manga is being taken over by someone else. He's no longer a somebody.
[Crystal Love. Author: Xiao Bai]
Fat Bear Creative Manga Studios are announcing that fresh manga talent, Xiao Bai, will be taking over from He Jie to continue writing new chapters for Crystal Love.
Malicious supporting female character, Lu Zixing, becomes the female lead...
Lu Zixing becoming the female lead, have I given the go-ahead?
Process is the process. A press conference was even held.
Edits were even given to me. I haven't even died yet and I'm a cardboard cutout.
The speed of replacing the old with the new is as fast as flipping a page!
Utterly unreasonable!
The billboard has even been made.
Lu Zixing!
Why is it you again?
If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have so many problems.
The thing I regret the most in my life is drawing you!
Don't ever think about being the female lead!
[Episode 1: I Need to Rescue Your Fate]
My name is He Jie. I am 25 years old.
I am a manga artist who had just become a nobody.
I've never been afraid of setbacks. What I fear are setbacks setting in
where I don't even have a chance to resist.
For example, I had just gone to discuss with them why they altered my novel
and thenan accident occurs.
Do you believe that I'll jump off right now?
- Jump then! - This lake is Crystal Lake.
People who go down into it, there's not one person who can survive!
Who are you?!
- I'm He Jie. - Do you know who I am?
Who are you?
Do you believe me when I will make you unable to stay at Crystal College?
Crystal College?
[Crystal College]
Hey, let me ask you a question. Do you know Lu Zixing?
Pei Encai?
Then what about Gong Cheng?
- Gong Cheng. I know Gong Cheng. - Don't mention Gong Cheng anymore!
Have I encountered a supernatural occurrence? Or am I dreaming?
- He's going back in! - Don't jump in!
Someone jumped into the lake! Someone save him.
I must be dreaming. Wake up!
Hurry and wake up!
Why is there someone here?
Did she jump?
Darn it! Why is the aperture closing?
Forget it, there's no point worrying about it.
Miss, wake up. Miss.
I'm not doing this on purpose
Forget it, I need to help her breathe.
Pervert!
[Police]
This is such an unlucky year, past my prime.
I'm even dreaming and it's a nightmare.
You two, what happened?
He acted indecently!
Miss, is there something wrong with you. I was helping you.
But I don't know how to swim and I'm cowardly.
If there's no one to really push me , then how could I go into the water.
I need to write it down. What's your name?
- He Jie. - My name is Lu Zixing.
What did you say your name was?!
My name is Lu Zixing!
Lu Zixing!
[Lu Zixing]
She is Lu Zixing. The #1 villain in my Crystal Love manga who stops at nothing and has a whole bag of tricks.
You learned to swim when you were three years old. At six, you caught fish in the lake. You dare say you can't swim? You dare say you are timid?!
You say you can't go to the lakeside? You work at a coffee shop that's at the lakeside!
Look at him. He knows everything about my situation. He' s clearly a pervert who loves following me around!
- What's going on? How are you so clear about her matters? - Why wouldn't I be?
I'm her dad! Yes!
He's yelling at me!
Wait! Hold on!
Is this for real?
I'm not really in my manga?
And of all the chances, I met Lu Zixing.
Lu Zixing! It's really you again.
Do you believe me when I will make you unable to stay at Crystal College?
What you're name? Lu Zixing.
My family name is Luo. Single character first name, Ji.
I am the office's chief of police.
I know you are He Jie. I also know you are 25 years old and are a well-known manga artist.
Your first novel is called, "Crystal Love."
This person is...
I am your NPC (non-player character) in this world.
I really am stuck inside a manga.
There's no need to be so anxious. This is a simple one-off mission.
If you complete the mission, you can go back to living in the world you came from.
I can go back to the way I was living?
Then tell me what my mission is.
You came into this world because of Lu Zixing.
So, your mission also has something to do with this woman called Lu Zixing.
Lu Zixing?
It's this woman again!
As Crystal Love's writer, you were brought into this world by the force of the vicious supporting female character, Lu Zixing, and her powerful resentment.
Furthermore, the moment you came in, the binding fate for both of you has been "bound."
Binding. What is "binding:?
As in if Lu Zixing dies, you die.
No way!
Think well on the ending you gave to Lu Zixing.
Can I not die?
Yes. As long as you complete the mission.
Hurry up and tell me what the mission is!
Change the fate of Lu Zixing the moment the story ends which is also the moment the male lead and female lead exchanged their engagement rings.
Lu Zixing doesn't commit suicide. She doesn't feel miserable and sincerely says, "The world is wonderful."
"The world is wonderful." Must it be this dialogue?
One word less won't do. "The world is great" won't do. "The world is beautiful" won't do.
Using English to say, "The world is wonderful" won't do either.
Mister, do you know what two things I'm most afraid of is?
You're afraid of death and women, right?
Yes! That's why I'm certain I won't be able to handle women. What's more, this woman is Lu Zixing.
Do you know who she is? She is the vicious supporting female character! Vicious supporting female character!
You now must choose one, though. You either meet death or handle this woman.
I'm done for.
Usually, this kind of thing brings some skill of its own.
I must ask about it.
Uncle Luo Ji, can I ask
if I have a special item? Someone like you would have a special item.
I do.
This pen is what you brought with you from the real world. In the manga world, no matter what you draw, it will change into a material object.
Therefore, as long as you have that pen in your hand, you have control.
It has the ability to create something out of nothing?
It's that magical.
You can give drawing something a go and see.
Too magical.
I'm already here. I can only go back if I quickly carry out the mission.
I remember that Lu Zixing's family lives on Rainbow Road.
So this place looks like this.
Hello. Can you tell me
- where Rainbow Road is? - This is Rainbow Road.
- It's here? - Yes.
- Thank you. - No problem.
Niu Sheng Noodle Shop?
I forgot that I drew Niu Sheng's Noodle Shop.
At least I won't starve now.
Art really comes from life. Niu Sheng,
the beacon compass of my life.
Thank you, Niu Sheng.
She's like the pure moonlight that leads me to wander and move ahead into the darkness.
Front up with the money for the noodles.
Niu Sheng.
What? You're wishing to eat a free meal?
Niu Sheng, don't you recognize me?
I grew up eating your noodles. I ate them from when I was this small to this big.
You've never charged me.
Scoundrel.
Lu Zixing, I've been looking for you for half a day. So you were here.
Don't dare divert my attention. Pay for the noodles.
What?
Niu Sheng, the noodles are ready.
Hurry.
Fine. It's normal this Niu Sheng doesn't recognize me since I drew myself.
Niu Sheng! I'm paying the bill. There's no need to give change.
Thank you.
What do you want to do?
I'm saving you from your fate.
You don't believe me? Let me tell you, I know all your worries. I know the origins of all your worries.
Also, in this world, there's only me who can resolve your worries. You want to rely on yourself? You can't.
How are you going to resolve them?
I'll give you money. I know you love money. You need money. Furthermore, I can give you all the things you want.
As long as you're willing to listen to me. How about it?
Which part of my life are you referring to?
Love.
Are you going to provide for me?
No, no, no. That's not what I mean. Don't misunderstand.
I'm saying... Y-You don't need to fall for me.
However, you can't fall for another person.
- Are they not the same thing? - Are they the same thing?
I indeed need money a lot, but do you think you can buy me with this money of yours?
That's true. This money is indeed a bit less. How about this? Say the amount. However much you need, I can give it to you.
Do you have a lot of money?
Enough.
I'm warning you. If you dare harass me again, I'll report you and put you in the slammer.
Lunatic.
Female gangster! You don't want it then I'll take it back.
Are you very relaxed? You're ironing a book.
I'm out of ideas. The manga is a good few years old. There are a lot of details I've forgotten.
What about the mission then? Do you have a plan?
I'll go according to the storyline. If Pei Encai approaches Gong Cheng,
I will be a matchmaker. If Lu Zixing approaches Gong Cheng, I will break it up.
Although I am the author-father, I need to control my children's hearts.
I'll give you a friendly reminder that Lu Zixing will meet Gong Cheng soon.
[drip...]
[I.. I actually urgently need to use this money. Otherwise...]
Lu Zixing is Crystal College's student who works part-time.
She works part-time in a coffee shop in her spare time.
Because she's short of money, she gets berated by her coffee shop boss for asking for pay advances.
At this time, Gong Cheng comes out of listening to the rain and boldly
says his dialogue
and deeply stirs up Lu Zixing's heart.
It brings Lu Zixing to yearn for Gong Cheng. From here on in, she begins to go on the road to ruins of the malicious female supporting character.
- What are you laughing at? - No, it's nothing. I think you draw well. There's a sense of beauty in a young man listening to the rain.
If you want to ridicule me then say it directly!
- Gong Cheng going to the coffee shop is because he has a blind date with Pei Encai. Right? - Yes.
Then I'm curious! Both of them are people with a lot of money. Would they go to a coffee shop for a blind date?
Shouldn't they go to a classy 5-star hotel or an extravagant club, etc, etc?
This is a very, very deliberate plan of yours. I feel it's so Lu Zixing and the two can meet.
Sometimes I feel you writers don't consider logics when you plot out your stories.
The blind date is in the coffee shop because that coffee shop has an exceptionally good position.
The raining scene is very pretty looking out the window. Also, I made Gong Cheng to be this sort of a romantic character.
That coffee shop is his Listening to Rain pavilion.
You don't understand the way writers think.
Very clever He Jie. Mr. He Jie, Your Excellency.
You're the writer so whatever you say goes.
I won't bother you now. I need to get to work.
Whatever the case, thanks for the reminder.
Wish me good luck!
Listening to Rain pavilion.
Gong Cheng, Crystal Love's male lead.
Gong Group's only heir.
Every girl's dream guy.
- Mom. - Cheng Cheng, is the blind date going well?
It's not going well. Pei Encai hasn't come.
Well, just keep waiting then.
I will. I know.
- I'll keep waiting. - I'm actually nervous using this money.
- If I didn't need it urgently... - If I didn't need it urgently, I wouldn't go to you for a pay advance, Boss. I⁠—
Pay advance? Look at our shop. There are only a few customers from morning to night.
Where would I get you a pay advance? Enough. Go back to work.
But I—
- I-I'll go get the broom. - You!
Sorry, Boss. It wasn't intentional.
Lu Zixing,
do you know how much this plate is worth?
- Then do you know—? - Then do you know how much this shop is worth?
- You disturbed me listening to the rain. - You disturbed me listening to the rain.
- I will buy-- - I will buy this shop.
Heshi Enterprise.
I am Heshi Group's CEO, He Jie.
- Nice to meet you. - Boss.
What "Boss" are you talking about? You resolve the issue of the plate with him.
How much money did you waste to purchase this shop?
- ¥3,000,000. - ¥3,000,000?! You wasted ¥1,500,000.
It doesn't matter. Money comes by in a gust of wind.
Listen well. From this point onwards, I, CEO He am the owner of this coffee shop.
In the future, without my permission, you are not allowed to leave this coffee shop.
Otherwise, I will deduct from your pay. Understand?
Yes.
What are you standing there for? Go tidy things up.
Okay.
[Gong]
Stop.
What I asked you to do was to return the money. Why did you bring me here? To drink coffee?
No. That's not it.
Let me tell you, Mr. Hu, you must pay off your loan, today.
My daughter works here. She has money.
Who are you trying to deceive? How much can you earn working here?
My daughter also has rich friends.
- Is that her? Stand still. - Yes, yes. That's her.
That's my daughter. My daughter.
Let me go. Let me go!
Stop it!
- What's going on here? - Debt. Owing money.
You owe them money?
However much she owes, I'll pay it.
[Crystal Cheque]
You fill in the amount.
For all future matters, don't go to her. Come find me. I'll deal with it. Understand?
Heshi Group.
CEO He.
Not bad. Not bad at all.
We're leaving.
Why did you attract such people?
If you're short of money, don't go borrowing from these types of people. The more you borrow, the more trouble you get into. What was your brain thinking?
In the future, come to me if you have any problems. Don't think up ideas by yourself anymore. You'll go on the wrong path this way.
What about the person who has made the mistake already?
Don't worry. I'll be there protecting your moral compass and integrity in every way.
Thank you. I will think of a way to pay you back for the money you helped me pay.
There's no need.
Why are you treating me so well?
Because the world is wonderful.
The world is...
What about the person who has made the mistake already?
Don't worry. I'll be there protecting your moral compass.
Hey, Bro. Isn't that her?
Stop.
What do you all want to do? These are school grounds.
Wait! Get her!
The money has already been paid to you, hasn't it?
There's no such thing as Heshi Corporation. This cheque is also fake!
However much she owes, I'll pay it. [Heshi Enterprise]
No way. I don't believe you.
We know your mom often stays in the hospital.
You can run to the monk but not to the temple.
You're not allowed to go find my mom!
So, you have five days. This time, it's best you find an actual wealthy person.
Remember, you have five days.
Whose is it?
My boyfriend's.
Did you really find yourself a boyfriend?
He has quite a lot of cards. How many passwords are there?
I don't know. He left his wallet with me. I'll be returning it to him tomorrow.
Return? Why return it? It belongs to me.
Leave out the credit card. That way you can catch a large fish.
Are you going to ruin things between him and me with only this small amount of gain here?
Think about it. He left the wallet with me.
If I'm not willing to give it back to him, how will he think of me?
Okay. Catch a big fish. Your mom's medical expenses will depend on you catching this big fish then.
Do you know where Lu Zixing is?
Go ahead
Where's Lu Zixing?
She didn't work today
Didn't work?
Isn't she worried I'll deduct her pay?
Then, I'll go back to my shift then.
Then go.
That's weird.
Medical expenses have not been resolved.
There's an additional commission now.
Mom, don't worry. I will definitely gather enough money for your medical expenses.
[He Jie]
Everything is fine now yet she's done a disappearing act.
I also don't know, that day was not my shift.
Okay.
Aren't those two Gong Cheng's bodyguards?
Mister, he said several days ago his boss was drinking coffee and left this wallet.
This wallet?
Oh no!
I forgot this is the defining moment to which connects Lu Zixing with Gong Cheng.
Lu Zixing picks up Gong Cheng's wallet at the coffee shop.
Using the excuse of returning the wallet, she acts like a little white bunny before Gong Cheng and gains his financial aid.
Lu Zixing, it really is impossible to stand against you.
It looks like she's gotten hold of the wallet.
Crystal College's Gong Cheng is using his outstanding literary talent and charm
to gain our city's Top 10 outstanding youth representative honorary title of the year.
It is already his sixth consecutive year being awarded the title.
Hello, everyone, I have...
- What are you doing here? - What is the reason you followed me here?
I...
- I wanted to take you back to work. - I have a five-minute break.
Don't say five minutes. I won't even give you five minutes!
Okay!
- Give me the wallet. - What do you plan to do with the wallet?
This question... I direct it back at you in kind.
What do you plan to do with another person's wallet?
I'm returning it.
This wallet is the one I found at my coffee shop, I'll return it.
No!
You really don't know, you just want to meet with Gong Cheng.
To become familiar with Gong Cheng, am I correct?
Let me tell you. You shouldn't go. Meeting Gong Cheng
won't be good for you. Only bad.
I don't know what you're talking about.
You don't have to understand anything. You just need to understand that
our meeting was fate.
My fate is extremely good. I don't need anyone to save me.
Stop being stubborn. If your fate was good enough,
would you need to go near Gong Cheng? You loving him, isn't it you loving his money?
- I don't love Gong Cheng! - So, you just love the money?
Everything that has come out of your mouth has been "money, money, money."
You really think you understand me?
I think I really understand you the most.
You think this wallet is important to me? Gong Cheng is really important to me?
Okay, then you go return it then.
Okay, I'll return it!
Today, I was at the coffee shop and saw you two. Therefore, I just want to let you know I found Gong Cheng's wallet.
- Why is it empty? - What are you doing?
Why are you seizing me? I'm not a petty thief. Let me go!
I wasn't the one who took the things in the wallet!
Gong Cheng, I found your wallet.
However, I'm left with only this now.
Even though I'm not there to see it, I know everything that will ensue.
Lu Zixing used returning his belongings to make a good impression on Gong Cheng.
She receives an invitation to Gong Group ball.
However, this ball is held by Gong Cheng's parents
for the purpose of matchmaking the two.
A full-scale theatrical show is soon to take place.
It's so pretty. This is to be worn at a ball, right?
Vain.
Fake.
Devious.
Gong Cheng didn't buy you this, did he?
Lu Zixing,
don't go to that ball with Gong Cheng at any cost. If you do, it'll be disastrous.
That dance is committing suicide.
Whatever you want, I can buy it for you. Why must you go to Gong Cheng?
He Jie, I'll see how much longer you can act?
What do you mean by those words?
Move.
In the original plot, in Gong Group's restricted ball,
Gong Cheng and Pei Encai have a love at first sight scene.
At the dance, Lu Zixing isn't willing to be in the background.
Before the dancing begins, she purposely spilt red wine on Pei Encai's dress
and caused Pei Encai to miss the dance
and brought on another missed chance with Gong Cheng.
Meanwhile, Lu Zixing becomes Gong Cheng's dancing partner and became
the most dazzling lead on that evening.
Watch and see how I manage you.
Timing and Subtitles by Expect The Unexpected Team @ Viki
♫ From the first meeting I've practiced saying goodbye ♫
♫ Used to listen to the songs you like ♫
♫ When you are not by my side ♫
♫ None of my birthday wishes came true ♫
♫ Whales in the dream were stranded without notice ♫
♫ Everything was changed even I don't want it to ♫
♫ I will go on to the adventure from your hug ♫
♫ I want to be more brave ♫
♫ But I am not mature enough to turn around ♫
♫ Remember that night you sent me home ♫
♫ The moment you kissed me gently ♫
♫ I want it to be forever ♫
♫ The rain is pouring and the world is in silent ♫
♫ When the eyes are filled with persistence ♫
♫ The smile is now on my face ♫
♫ Love me one more day ♫
♫ Everyday, every bit is full of you ♫
♫ Who can bare not to long for it ♫
♫ I loved you, I hated you ♫
♫ But they are all the best memories ♫
♫ Everyday, every bit I started to lose you ♫
♫ I finally believe in love ♫
♫ Happiness, pain, and loneliness ♫
♫ Are things that are the prettiest, unforgettable and expectation ♫
♫ The tears that were fallen because of you ♫
♫ Became stars of the sky ♫
♫ Don't be sorry, and don't guess ♫
♫ Time will provide the answers ♫
♫ I can feel your love ♫
♫ Love me one more day ♫
♫ Everyday, every bit is full of you ♫
♫ Who can bare not to long for it ♫
♫ I loved you, I hated you ♫
♫ But they are all the best memories ♫
♫ Everyday, every bit I started to lose you ♫
♫ I finally believe in love ♫