Once upon a time, there was a planet far away in outer space.
The environment there was almost the same as Earth's.
So, of course, there were aliens living on it.
After a long process of evolution, those aliens
established their own civilization.
One day, their scientists predicted that their galaxy was going to collapse.
To escape, they immigrated to other planets in the universe by spaceship.
And one group of them came to Earth.
They called themselves the Fox Clan.
Ancient men on Earth were shocked when they saw them.
An ancient book reads that a huge ship-like object flew above the western sea.
The people in it wore hats, had white feathers all over their bodies, and flew high in the sky with no wings.
That's the first impression the Fox Clan made on humans.
To adapt to the environment on Earth, the Fox Clan never stopped evolving.
Finally, they began to look like humans and gradually fit in with them.
Since ancient times, the conflicts between humans and the Fox Clan never ended.
There was a government proofreading official named Dai Fu,
who was especially interested in the love between foxes and humans.
He believed love could overcome everything.
After Dai Fu died, his son collected all the stories he had written.
He called it, "Guang Yi Ji" and had it published. (The Great Book of Marvels )
It was popular among its readers.
After storytellers added more details, the stories spread even further.
Humans began to fear foxes, instead of just being curious.
The Foxes noticed that humans were getting less and less friendly.
They had to hide their identity in this world.
[Love Knot: His Excellency's First Love]
[Episode 4]
You can't peek.
I'm not looking.
- Are you sure? - Yes, I'm sure.
Good.
How many is this?
Ten...
What about this?
This... is one.
Are you sure?
If I'm not looking, how would I know?
Then what about this?
That... probably five.
Are you really not looking?
I'm really not looking.
You can't look!
I'm not looking.
You're not lying to me?
No.
All right.
Remember to close your eyes.
I won't open them.
Give me your hand.
Which one?
Your left hand.
Can I open my eyes?
No!
Now you can.
It's so pretty and shiny, too.
This is a clan tradition.
Wearing the pearl charm tells everyone
that we will be together forever.
You scared me.
Are they here?
They're inside.
I was thinking...
If we provoke her like this, won't she get even angrier with you?
I don't know, but I don't have any other ideas right now.
I just want to know if she cares about me or not.
All right, then let's stick to the plan. You can go in first.
- Do you remember now? - I remember it.
- At the art festival, right? - Yeah.
The performance she gave...
Hello, Chen Nan.
- You came-- - We broke up. Keep your seat.
- It's fine. You can sit. I'll sit over here. - Broke up?
He seemed like a nice guy.
Nice, my ass. I don't care for men like him.
Don't be like this, really. It's been so many years.
No worries.
Chen Nan?
It's really you?
Long time, no see!
Where's my phone call? You liar.
I've been busy recently. I forgot.
- Are these your friends? - Yes.
We're discussing some things.
I have something to tell you.
Excuse me, I'm going to borrow him for a moment.
Let's go.
Sit down. Sit down.
Is she looking at me?
Not yet...
- Let's sit closer to each other. - Okay.
What about now?
It seems like she did take a look, but maybe she didn't.
How about this? You...
laugh. Loudly.
What expression is that?
Truly, you're in a tough position.
It's because of you.
Is she looking at me now?
She's still not looking at us. What do we do?
Do you want to try another tactic?
Forget about it.
I guess... she doesn't care that much about me.
It's not that.
You have been together for so long. How could she not care about you?
It's normal for couples to argue.
True.
So much time has passed. Maybe that's why I couldn't tell if we argued like everyone else,
or because we weren't suitable for each other.
Aren't you being a little pessimistic?
When it comes to love,
you can't force one another.
Even if I could, I would still choose
to be with someone suitable for me.
Regarding this issue,
I actually think the same way.
After all...
Sorry.
Come out for a second.
Go on.
Completely natural lipstick. No animal tests.
What a vicious mouth. Pretty good stuff, though.
This is the first time Ralph's Auction is being held in Asia.
In a break from previous events, the auction boasts mostly oriental antiques.
Experts and collectors from all over the world have gathered here.
Miss, here's the issue.
If you don't have an invitation, you can only remain in the lobby.
This area is for VIPs. An invitation is required.
I have a friend inside. Can I just give her something and then come out?
Miss, I'm sorry. You can't enter without an invitation.
Just give me five minutes. Even two minutes will do.
- Can you? - Sorry, Miss. Not even one minute.
Can you cut me some slack?
Please return to the lobby.
Why did you come inside? And this dress...
Just go change back into your own clothes already.
There's a back door to the garage. You can wait there. Helan might use that exit when this ends.
I have nothing to change into.
Then, just go home. You need an invitation to enter.
I have one. This...
Really?
- A friend gave it to me— - All right.
Then, I'll go in. There's no use of you going in.
That won't do.
Hello. This invitation belongs to the lady next to you.
Please, go right in.
We're friends. If I don't go in she won't go in, either. Right, Pipi?
Miss Guan, has she been harassing you?
It's all right. It's all right.
The auction has already started. Please, don't waste our time. Let's go.
Miss Guan, Mr. Helan has been waiting for you.
Come with me.
- I'm going to head in. - Pipi!
What relationship do you have with Helan? Come back here!
- Miss. - Guan Pi—
If you can't get in, do you plan to keep shouting all night?
What else then? Is there a place I can't enter?
Sir, this is my card. I should be able to bring someone in with me, correct?
No problem, sir.
- Please, enter. - Come with me. Don't wander off.
Stubborn.
And now, I'm pleased to present item number 1010 for auction.
A Ming Dynasty Hetian jade, with butterfly and peony details.
Miss Guan, sit here.
The detailed introduction to this item may be found on page five of the catalogue.
The Hetian jade is known to be very delicate and crystal clear...
Mr. Helan, would you like to tell me the reason you invited me?
Wait until the end of the event and you'll find out.
Yes.
We'll start the bidding at ¥200,000. Please, offer your bids.
Guest 058 bids ¥200,000.
Guest 036 bids ¥300,000.
I have only seen this in movies.
Do you really hold this up if you want to buy something?
Yes. Want to take a look at it?
Yes!
Would you like to bid for me?
Me? I don't know what to do.
Just hold up the card. I will tell you when.
All right.
Guest 042. The bidding is now at ¥450,000.
Already?
Although the items are pretty old,
every item has a story.
Do you know the story of Liang and Zhu becoming butterflies?
The butterfly has been a symbol of love since ancient times.
This jade belonged to a Ming Dynasty official's daughter, who fell in love with a young general.
When the Qing army marched into Shanhai Pass, the general left home to fight Zheng Chenggong.
Since he couldn't stay behind with the girl, she gave him this jade butterfly as a token of their love.
When the Qing army went south, the girl's family got relocated.
When the young general returned with the jade, he searched everywhere for the girl.
He looked for twenty years but didn't find her.
¥1,100,000.
¥1,200,000.
Two people who loved each other but can't be together.
How do you know all this? What happened after that?
After that, I lost touch with the general.
You lost touch?
Sold. Congratulations.
So, you've been lying to me.
I haven't lied to you once in this lifetime.
This lifetime?
We've only known each other for a few days. Liar.
Bidding begins now.
The second auction is over. The third will begin at 8:15.
Help me out here. I want to interview him.
Help me get an interview with him. Do you hear me?
Hello, Mr. Helan. My name is Wang Xuan.
May I talk to you for two minutes? I am a friend of Qian Hua.
Miss Wang.
You didn't use an animal skin this time?
I also wore the lipstick you gave me. I like it.
- The color suits you well. - Thank you.
I'll let you talk. I'll come back later.
I didn't think you had friends.
I have some information about that item.
Miss Guan, I'm sorry. We have some business to discuss.
All right.
We received the news. The schedule was finalized at the last minute.
During the second auction, the Pearl of Charm was transported in a safe by the insurance company.
Before the third auction, the Pearl of Charm will be transferred to the evaluation room next to the main hall.
In the evaluation room, two people will open the safe at the same time.
After confirming their identity, gemologists will evaluate the pearl.
Why arrange an evaluation on the spot for an auction item?
The item's owner and the event organizer were acknowledged separately.
Who will be held accountable if something goes wrong?
An identity check on the Pearl of Charm is like customs.
If the gemologist finds any problems, it becomes the insurance company's responsibility.
If there is a problem afterward, it will be the responsibility of the exhibition hall.
Security will transfer the pearl after its value is confirmed.
After the exhibition, it will be returned to the safe and transported by car.
So, that's when we'll replace it?
Right. We need to replace the real one with a fake one in front of over 50 cameras and more than 200 security people.
Can't we do it beforehand?
No. There's no time. If they find any problem during the appraisal,
the whole exhibition hall will be locked down immediately.
Your new identity.
Why is it me every time?
You have such a classic look.
- Pardon me. - Sorry. Sorry. Sorry.
What did Mr. Helan tell you?
Nothing much. He told me to look around on my own.
Their facial expressions are odd. What do you think they're talking about?
Probably antiques. What else can it be?
Do you know that man over there?
No.
I don't think you have a shot with him.
Why?
Just looking at them, you can tell we are from different worlds.
It is you and I who are in different worlds.
I will go prepare, change into something... classic.
I will need about fifteen minutes.
It takes that long to knock someone unconscious?
It doesn't take that long to knock someone unconscious,
but it takes a while to replicate his identity information.
I also need to use the computer system here
to hack into the gemologists' database,
so I can enter Kuanyong's information.
If it's like the previous auction, it won't last that long.
We need more time.
The same security guards patrol the auction hall as well as the appraisal room.
If you can stall them, you will gain some more time.
I will use the 15 minutes to enter Kuanyong's ID info.
I need you to find an active bidder
and raise the price slowly, to buy us more time.
Do you see that woman in the floral dress behind you?
She is the mistress of Tan Construction's son. It is the largest developer in the region.
She bought more than ten items in previous auctions.
If you compete against her, maybe you can buy us more time.
You won't last more than 3 minutes if you compete against her. I know this woman.
She buys lots of diamond jewelry, but she never wears them.
We will see those items being sold in future auctions.
In my opinion, she's just a money laundering machine.
She would never bid anything even slightly higher than market value.
Xiuxian, you need to do your homework.
What do you think we should do?
Look around. With the exception of Miss Guan, who looks the least like a buyer?
The woman Kuanyong brought in doesn't count, either.
What about that guy over there?
Mr. Helan, please raise the bid after him.
Why him?
He's a newcomer. He didn't even raise the paddle in the last auction.
Are we close?
It's still early.
If he was just here for the spectacle, he would've had enough by now.
Look at how nervous he is. There must be something he thinks he can get in the next auction.
So, you need to raise after him when he bids.
I will do some research on him.
This is made with Beluga black caviar. You can't appreciate this luxurious food.
I know this is caviar. I just never tasted it.
Can you stop acting like you're on a TV show, talking about luxury, royalty, and such?
I'm just teaching you, Guan Pipi.
Okay.
Waiter.
- Hello. - Do you have pan-fried pork buns? Bring her a few.
It's hard to assure the food will satisfy everyone.
The price does not dictate whether or not you'll like it.
It's too shallow to treat food differently because of the price.
Mr. Helan!
If you don't like any of this, tell me what you like to eat. I will ask them to prepare it.
No need. No need. I'm not that hungry.
Don't force yourself.
They probably won't have what I want.
Just tell me what you want to eat.
I kind of want pan-fried pork buns, now that she mentioned it.
Is it too difficult to find pan-fried pork buns?
How can we find it difficult if you ask us to? Please wait.
Thank you.
You wait here then.
Miss, your pan-fried pork buns.
You really made them!
Thank you.
Please enjoy.
We will continue the auction with item number
1068, starting bid for this item
is ¥350,000. Let the bidding begin.
¥400,000. Yes... ¥500,000.
¥500,000 going once. ¥500,000 going twice.
¥500,000 going three times. Sold.
This is what Xiuxian just found out.
His name is Guan Zhihao, the descendant of Guan Hanqing, one of the four most famous writers of Yuan era operas.
He came here for the Yuan Dynasty fan.
It's just an ordinary fan.
It is believed to be a piece created by Guan Hanqing himself. (Notable Yuan Dynasty playwright and poet)
So, Guan Zhihao is aiming for it.
I'm going to go outside.
¥550,000. ¥700,000.
Guest 063, ¥700,000.
What were you two talking about?
A story.
A story again? Are you a comedy writer?
What's a comedy writer?
It's sort of like a writer.
We'll continue. Introducing item...
The bidding begins.
...¥950,000 going twice.
Sold... The starting price is ¥3,000,000.
Bored?
No.
I will let you enjoy yourself later.
Hello.
My surname is Wang. I'm from Wen Guo Evaluation Center.
Now, I'll introduce this auction's final piece,
a calligraphed fan from the Yuan Dynasty.
It was said to be a masterpiece by Guan Hanqing.
Now, let the bidding begin.
Yes, ¥400,000.
¥500,000...
¥600,000.
¥700,000.
¥800,000.
¥900,000... ¥1,000,000!
The current bid is ¥1,000,000.
¥1,000,000 going once.
¥1,000,000 going twice.
¥1,100,000.
Call the master.
¥1,200,000.
¥1,300,000.
¥1,400,000.
Understood.
¥1,500,000.
Keep bidding.
The current bid is ¥1,500,000.
The amount has now been doubled. ¥3,000,000.
The current bid has now reached
¥3,000,000.
Bidding will continue.
¥3,000,000 going once.
¥3,100,000.
¥3,200,000... ¥3,300,000.
¥3,400,000.
¥3,400,000 going once.
¥3,500,000!
The current bid is ¥3,500,000.
The bid has been doubled. ¥7,000,000.
Yes, the going bid on the item
rose from ¥4,000,000 to ¥7,000,000.
Is this fan really that important to you?
¥7,000,000 going once.
It's not that important, but I want it.
Raise the paddle.
¥7,000,000...
- Quickly. - ...going twice.
¥7,000,000 going three times— ¥7,100,000!
Sorry, I want to stop a moment. I want to have a chat with that lady.
The bidding will be suspended for three minutes. We will resume shortly.
Hello, I'm Guan Zhihao.
Hello.
I wanted to inform you that Guan Hanqing is my ancestor.
According to reliable sources, this is my ancestor's art piece.
My family has been collecting these pieces. They are very important for my family.
I know a gentleman should never take away another person's beloved object.
So even though my request might sound unreasonable,
please, allow me this favor.
- Of cour— - Mr. Guan,
as you have said, there is no reason for me to give up.
Young man, you can't do this!
Mr. Guan, let's bid for this fair and square.
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He just said this is very important to his family.
Why not give it to him and find another fan to buy?
I asked you here to raise the paddle, not to judge my decisions.
The three minutes are over. The auction will now continue.
Please, resume the bidding.
¥8,000,000!
¥8,000,000. Once again, the going bid has been increased.
Can we advance the appraisal?
I'm sorry. You can't.
¥9,800,000.
The current bid is ¥9,800,000.
¥9,800,000 going once.
- Raise the paddle. - ¥9,800,000...
going twice. Going three times.
¥9,800,000 going three times.
¥9,900,000!
- The item is now at ¥9,900,000. - Bid for yourself!
The current bid is now ¥9,900,000.
¥9,900,000 going once.
¥9,900,000 going twice.
- Young Master, we lost. - ¥9,900,000 going three times.
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Hi, handsome!
What are you and He--
- I was wondering... - I was wondering if I would run into you.
I didn't expect you to be here. After I get off work, would you like to go out for a cup of coffee?
Coffee?
I'm working now.
Sorry, but I'm... leaving now!
I've really got to go!
I am really worried about the girls who bought your lipstick.
Yes.
It's been confirmed. No problems.
That's just an LED bulb!
Why are you showing us a fake?
That item is fake?
I don't know. How can it be fake?
Go look.
Let's go take a look.
Get in.
I don't see why I must leave with you.
Lord Helan wants us to spend some time together.
You should be careful driving my car.
Miss Qianhua!
You're thin. Please, sit in the back.
Where is the Pearl of Charm?
I gave it to Lord Helan. Relax. He asked us to go without him.
Wait up!
Mr. Wang Zhongping. Hello.
My name is Wang Xuan. Can I add you on WeChat?
Sorry, Miss.
Can't you see that we only hang out with good-looking people?
Someone like you... Do you think it's appropriate?
That—
Mr. Guan, wait.
Congratulations, Mr. Helan.
Mr. Guan, thank you.
This is too much!
Mr. Helan, no matter if it's real or not,
I hope you cherish that fan.
Then there will be no regrets for the Guan family.
Mr. Yizhai (Guan Hanqing) was well-learned and irrepressible.
Such a smart and interesting man.
I have been a longtime admirer.
This auction was just a formality.
I have seen the calligraphy on the fan.
It was indeed written by him.
I have sent the fan to your family.
What does that mean?
As you said, Mr. Guan, a gentleman should never take what is beloved by another.
How can I take away what you love?
You should keep your own ancestor's work.
I'm just putting things back where they belong.
In this day and age, it's hard to find people who are...
- as great at writing comedy as Guan Hanqing. - Huh?
Not a comedy writer!
A great writer. Yes. Writer.
He gets confused sometimes.
He's talking nonsense. I hope you don't mind.
Don't talk crazy.
Mr. Guan, I will be going, now.
Come, walk with me.
Miss Guan.
Actually, the reason I invited you tonight, is this.
This is...
Did you just steal that?
This is called the Pearl of Charm.
It belonged to one of my friends.
I wanted it to be returned to the owner, but it's wasn't on auction.
Relax. Whoever gets it will be able to sell it for double its price.
This is just money for them.
But it's very important to me and my friend.
So everybody wins.
Okay, I got it.
I finished my work. I have to go.
Hey, Ms. Guan. I'll take you to the bus stop.
- That's okay. No need. No need. - The streets are very dark. It's too dangerous.
No need. No need.
Dangerous? You're the dangerous one. Okay?
- What are you doing? - Don't move.
What are you doing?
If I said it belonged to you, would you believe me?
Are you joking around?
How do I take this off?
The bus stop is just across from us. I won't go with you. I'll see you tomorrow night at 7:00.
Hey, no! Tell me how to take this thing off. Hey!
So weird.
Hello, Xiaoju. What's wrong?
Drinking? Didn't you go out to dinner?
What are you doing?
You are wearing perfume. Smells good.
I am not wearing perfume.
Hey, let me tell you something. I did something really great today.
What was it?
Do you remember my friend, Chen Nan?
He told me to pretend to be his new girlfriend.
Yes, I remember. What happened?
We went today and guess what happened.
That woman exploded as soon as she saw me.
Crying and yelling, wanting to get back together.
So they did.
Then did Chen Nan say anything else to you?
Yes! He thanked me.
"You're welcome," I told him.
Tell me, aren't I incredibly great?
What's so awesome?
Xiaoju,
do you like him?
What are you thinking?
He's just a friend. I was doing him a favor.
Isn't that natural?
Object returned to original owner.
It's giving something back to its original owner.
Every time we talk about it,
it feels like a "happy ending."
It seems like the best result.
Little do they know, for those who return it
and for those who longed for it,
seeing this result
makes them feel very sad
and realize how hard it is to accept the truth.
How did it go, my Lord? Did you give her the Pearl of Charm?
She's wearing it.
Congratulations. You have planted the fragrance.
But it didn't light up.
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♫ A relationship met by chance ♫
♫ Stumbling through separation and return ♫
♫ Everything on the mind hangs like a bright moon ♫
♫ Longing sleeps in the night sky ♫
♫ Perhaps as I hoped, it was just a fantasy ♫
♫ The past is flying by I can hear your heartbeat ♫
♫ Reincarnated love, it was just a daydream ♫
♫ Seeing each other again, time stops in place ♫
♫ A thousand love in a glance ♫
♫ A thousand year fate, spreading through time ♫
♫ Day and night, it is you that loves my face ♫
♫ Let time keep your promise to me ♫
♫ A thousand year fate, spreading through time ♫
♫ Day and night, it's you that loves my face ♫
♫ Let time keep your promise to me ♫
♫ A thousand loves in a glance ♫