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.
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 crowns, had white feathers all over their bodies, and flew high in the sky with no wings.
This is the first impression the Fox Clan left 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 of the stories he had written.
He called it "Guang Yi Ji" and had it published. (The Great Book of Marvels)
It was quite popular among its readers.
After storytellers added more details, the stories spread even further.
But humans began to fear foxes, instead of just being curious.
Foxes noticed that humans were getting less and less friendly.
They had to hide their identity in this world.
[The Love Knot: His Excellency's First Love]
[Episode 6]
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Your heartbeat is really slow.
Are you really from the sky?
Of course. I didn't lie to you.
When the moon becomes the shape of a golden hook, the brightest star next to it
is the one our clan lived on. It's called, Tian Huo Xing. (Sky Fire Star)
How long have your people been here?
I don't know. Many, many years.
Well...
Are you... Are you human?
I am a fox. I have lived for many, many years.
But you don't look old.
- Well... I want to be a fox, too. - Why?
If foxes live that long without aging,
I can be with you for a long time.
How many heartbeats did you hear?
Three.
Now, do you believe me?
There must be something wrong with your heart.
Guan Pipi.
I think you should go to the hospital and have it checked out.
Are you scared right now?
No.
I just feel like... you need to have a health check up -
I understand how you feel.
I have to go.
We haven't finished our interview.
What interview?
I will be criticized if I write this. Who will believe me?
As long as you believe me.
Thank you for today, Mr. Helan.
Sir, would you like to order something?
An order of seafood fried rice.
That's for two. It's a big portion.
Is there anything for one person?
A beef rice meal for one?
- Sorry! I'm sorry. - Are you blind? You got my clothes wet.
Sorry, I didn't mean it--
She has apologized. Please leave.
Where did you come from? Mind your own business!
What are you doing?
Just wait!
Wait!
Thank you.
Server. May I have one more glass of water?
I'm sorry, sir. The restaurant is closing.
No problem. Just give me the check.
Lord Helan, where are you going?
You're not in a suitable mood to see her.
You already frightened her last night.
I frightened her?
I don't understand. What is so terrible about honesty between two people who are in love?
Was I wrong to tell her who I really am?
No. But revealing to a human that another person's heart
only beats three times per minute is a very scary thing.
In the past, she always believed me--
It's different now. Things are not the same.
Lord, this is the Internet age. This didn't exist before.
The Internet makes people feel like they know everything.
It's hard for them to accept what's still unknown.
I think you should give her a little more time.
Xiuxian has gone out to look for her.
- So, you're saying that cat's heart beats three times per minute. - Fox.
Fox. Heart beats three times per minute. Then what happened?
After that, I met a drunk who tried to assault me. Thankfully, another man helped me out.
Then I had a weird dream where Mr. Helan and I were at a lake.
A lake? Why not flying with you in his arms?
Hey. Xin Xiaoju, I'm not joking.
Do you believe me or not?
I do. Why not?
- You believe it? - Yes.
I don't even believe it myself. How can you believe it?
Did you forget about when we were in school? The stories my father told us were much scarier than this.
Why don't you talk it over with Tianxin? She knows more.
She wouldn't believe it. Things like this don't exist.
There's no such thing as "don't exist."
Einstein once said that science can only prove what exists, not what doesn't.
When did Einstein say that?
Then again, maybe it was my father who said it.
Here comes something else that shouldn't exist.
- What are you doing? - Just tell him I'm not here.
- What? - Go!
Go. Go. Go!
Hi, weirdo. Do you want another all-meat sandwich today?
I'm here for something serious.
What? Delivery?
I'm here for Miss Guan. Mr. Helan is very worried about her.
Miss Guan? I will tell you if I see her.
Miss Guan, do you have a minute to chat?
Mr. Helan sent me to apologize to you, Miss Guan.
He said there was some misunderstanding the other night. Did he scare you?
Scared? No. Why would I be?
It was just a slow heartbeat.
Everyone has a different heart rate. It's normal.
Is it?
- It is. - Really?
That's great. Since that is the case, Mr. Helan would like to see you this evening.
This evening?
I have something on at the magazine.
What about afterward?
- There's another appointment. - Maybe a late dinner, then?
Pipi, didn't you say you had a meeting to get to? Go.
- Oh, right. I've got to go, now. - Huh?
Hey, Miss Guan. What should I tell Mr. Helan?
Sit. Eat. Why did you scare her?
When did I scare her?
How did you know she was behind the bar? X-ray vision?
Pervert.
[Article on the Pearl of Charm]
Sir, Miss Qianhua is very busy.
Why not return on another occasion?
Youran! You can leave now.
Aren't you busy?
You're here already. You're not welcome here. What is it that you want?
What are you helping him find?
No matter what it is, it's between me and the Right Priest.
It has nothing to do with you.
Are you looking for Princess Xiyan's golden mirror?
Why does he want it?
He has his reasons.
You know that Helan Jingting can't inherit Lord Qingmu's position.
Why do you help him? He's a half-breed bastard.
Left Priest, mind your language!
Lord Qingmu is your adopted father and Fox Clan's Head Priest.
You're not afraid of disgracing him with that kind of talk?
Lord Qingmu already had a marriage contract with Princess Xiyan.
But he had a bastard son with a human from who-knows-where.
He didn't care about the opposition of the whole Fox Clan.
He let this bastard become his heir. Helan Jingting.
He's not qualified at all.
A few days ago, he asked me about the Pearl of Charm.
What? It's not yours?
I advise you not to waste any more time on him.
In my opinion, when it comes to character,
Right Priest is far more qualified than you to become Head Priest.
My time is valuable. I won't be seeing you out.
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- Here. A bit more for you. - Thank you.
You're welcome.
Go fetch.
So you foxes aren't really like dogs.
Of course. You humans aren't the same as apes either.
Also, don't compare me to such a horrific animal.
Aren't you afraid that you know too much?
Why would I be afraid?
Fox. Alien. Three heartbeats. I wouldn't be afraid, even if you had no heartbeat.
- You're not afraid I would eat you? - Eat me?
There are so many animals in this world eaten by humans.
There's nothing wrong with a few animals eating humans.
It would be great if everyone thought that way.
I don't know what other people think. This is what I think.
My father is a math teacher. Some people call him crazy.
He is always talking about equations and telepathy.
He said there's a logical explanation for all of this.
He even told me... in this world,
one can use math equations to calculate if there are monsters.
Monsters? Knock it off.
I'm not kidding.
Hey. Do you want to hear a story?
- What story? - Look over there.
My father used to walk past that park when he was in high school.
There was always a girl wearing a white dress, looking at my father.
Just staring at him in silence.
One day, my dad was so curious that he followed the girl
to a shabby old building.
He climbed up... and up.
He followed her all the way to the top floor.
The girl walked into a room.
She gently closed the door.
My father looked around. It was the only apartment without a light on.
So, my father looked into the apartment through the keyhole.
There was a chair lying on the floor.
Why was there a chair on the floor?
My father was curious about that, too.
How did that chair fall on the floor?
At that moment, a neighborhood Auntie appeared.
She told my father that a girl used to live in that apartment.
Three months before,
she hung herself.
After that, no one had ever lived there.
After the Auntie left, my father looked in the keyhole again.
He saw hardly anything this time.
He only saw the color red.
Why?
Because people who hang themselves...
have red blood covering their eyes.
How is that possible? There can't be any such thing in this world!
My father said anyone who hears this story,
when they arrive home, they will discover-- - Stop, stop. Just stop!
Nobody will stand in front of my house. There are no monsters. I don't believe it.
So, there can be alien foxes but no ghosts?
Of course. We are very scientific.
You're a scientific coward.
I'm telling you. Sometimes... humans can be more terrifying than ghosts.
What?
Welcome!
Hello. Long time, no see.
Long time, no see.
Can we... speak alone for a minute?
- Say it right here. - Yes, right here.
I want to ask you for a favor.
- Another fight? - No, no, not that.
We are not speaking to each other. But thank you, so much, for last time.
She was good to me for a while. But lately, I don't know what I did to make her so upset.
She's always making a big deal out of what happened that day.
Her birthday is coming soon. We can't keep doing this.
I know it was all my fault. I shouldn't have asked you to provoke her.
It was my fault.
I'm telling you the truth since we know each other so well.
I was wondering if you would come with me to apologize to her.
If you want to show sincerity, shouldn't you apologize alone?
Yes. I will go ahead first. But you
were there, too. Just clean it up for me.
If you tell her we were just acting like a couple, she will then believe me.
Please? Okay?
Deal. I'll see you outside the bar tonight at 10:00.
Oh, right. When you talk to her tonight, can you say
that it was... all your idea?
Why?
So she won't be mad at me. Understand?
We're best buddies. Help me out. Huh? I'll see you tonight. Bye-bye.
You're not really going, are you?
Eat your food.
What are you doing? When are you giving me the interview article?
I haven't finished organizing it, yet.
Hurry up!
You have a visitor outside.
How could I have a visitor?
I think it's strange, too.
This person is tall and handsome, wearing a big pair of sunglasses. He said he has something very important to talk to you about.
Sunglasses?
Just tell him I'm not at work today.
Why should I?
Don't ask why. Just tell him.
- Got to go! - Hey!
Where are you going?
What is she doing? So mysterious.
Hi. Was Pipi there?
She's not at work today.
Not at work?
She probably went out on an interview.
Would you like to leave your name and phone numb--
No, thanks.
Okay, then.
Hello? Where are you? I didn't see you at school today.
I'm at Pipi's magazine.
What are you doing there?
I think I should tell Pipi. We can't hide this from her.
Pipi...
But she's not here.
I'll let you go. I have to go prepare for the Skype interview with the supervisor in the U.S.
Sure.
Hi.
May I ask if Tao Jialin is here?
Tao Jialin?
He just left, right? I don't think he's in school now.
Do you know when he's coming back?
We don't know.
Thanks.
Who's that?
Tao Jialin's girlfriend.
Isn't Tao Jialin with Tianxin from the Music Department?
It's complicated. Let's not get involved in this.
Tianxin. Tianxin!
Pipi.
Why are you here?
I'm glad I saw you. I went to look for Jialin, but he's not at school.
Can I borrow your phone? I broke my phone last night, so I couldn't get in touch with him.
Oh... Sure.
- Here. - Thanks.
I do like scientific researching and... and...
This is really an addiction for me, from my childhood.
Oh, okay. Why would you choose our school?
No one answered?
He's probably doing the interview.
Call him later.
Can I stay with you today?
Sure. Of course.
What happened to you? Feeling unwell?
Nothing.
Last night...
I saw you and...
Senior!
Senior.
We are all here. Shall we go together?
Sure. You wait for me.
All right. We will wait for you over there.
- Let's go. - I'm coming.
Where are you going?
They prepared a "going away" party for us seniors at the In Plus Bar tonight.
Can I go with you?
I thought you hated clubs.
I don't want to be alone today.
Please, take me with you.
Okay. Uh, Jialin can meet us there when he's done.
Let's go then.
Humans are really strange. They become lost...
after they meet the people they like. They will accept the most absurd requests.
Can't they see they're being used?
It's really stupid.
Teacher Kuanyong, I have a question.
Why are humans so stupid?
They become lost when they meet someone they like.
Then they will accept the most absurd requests.
Can't they see they're being used?
So... what are you trying to use me for?
Wow. Kuan Kuan. I like you more and more. [Doubling names is uncommon among male friends.]
I want you to go somewhere with me.
Where?
- What should we eat? - Whatever.
What do you want to eat?
This looks nice.
Can we eat at this restaurant?
- This one. - Sure.
You go in first. I'll go buy a drink.
There are drinks inside.
It's cheaper outside.
I'll wait for you inside.
Bag these up for me, okay?
Yes.
Sorry, I don't have enough change. Can you wait a sec?
It's okay. It's on me.
I can't do that. My friend is just inside. I'll borrow it from her. I'll be right back.
Please, please. Just take it.
Xin, can I borrow some change?
- Is that enough? - Thanks.
Here is your money.
I don't need the money.
How can I do that?
Miss, can you give me your blessing?
Blessing?
What blessing? How do I do that?
Please, lift your fingers
and touch the top of my head.
That... Why?
I'm so sorry! I offended you.
Please, don't blame me! Please, don't blame me!
Please, don't be like that.
Okay, I'll touch the top of your head?
Two chicken ones. One pork and one beef.
Two chicken ones?
- Yes. - All right.
Is that enough?
Thank you, Miss.
I'm sorry I offended you.
Please, don't tell Lord Priest.
Lord Priest?
You mean Helan is...
We can't just call Lord Priest by name.
So you know, He-- Lord Priest?
I don't know him! You can't just know him.
Unless, that is, you're willing to introduce me.
But how do you know that he knows me if you don't know him?
Because Lord Priest has planted his fragrance on you.
You're wearing his Pearl of Charm.
After you put on the charm,
you have Lord Priest's fragrance on you.
How could he do that without asking!
Does your Lord Priest really like to plant fragrance and put charms on people?
Lord Priest never plants his fragrance on just anyone.
Only if... that person is his woman.
Here, take this money!
Miss. Miss, your food is ready.
Oh, thanks.
What happened?
Nothing, it's all right.
Just eat.
Pipi, why are you so strange today?
Nothing's wrong. I'm probably just tired from work.
What's wrong?
I just wanted to remind you that we should get off at the next bus stop.
Pipi, what on earth is wrong with you?
I'm all right.
Jialin said his interview is over. He will be here soon.
What are you looking at?
The man who just walked by. Xiaoju likes him.
Isn't that his girlfriend next to him?
I suppose so. They broke up earlier but got back together for some reason.
It will be so hard for Xiaoju to see them together.
- Xiaoju? - Is it Xiaoju?
Why are you two here?
Xiaoju, stay with Pipi. We're going to dance.
Wait. I have something I need to do.
What do you have to do?
My friend's girlfriend is having her birthday. I'm here to have fun.
What friend? It's that Chen Nan, right?
Don't worry. It's just a birthday celebration. It's all right.
Wait for me. I'll come and find you later.
Xiaoju, stay with me for awhile. I'm a bit scared.
There are so many people. What are you scared of?
Are you afraid that a fox will eat you up?
It's all right. In a while, I'll come and find you. Sit down and be good.
Why are you both here?
Such a coincidence, Miss Guan. You're also here.
We're here to look for Xiaoju.
Xiaoju?
Why are you looking for Xiaoju?
Is she together with Chen Nan?
- That's right. - Where is she?
Over there.
Thank you.
Hey. Hey...
- Pipi. - Jialin.
I looked for you all day. I have something to tell you.
- Actually, I have something to tell you, too— - Jialin, you're here.
I have something I need to discuss with Jialin. I'm borrowing him for a second, Pipi.
Secrets are like Pandora's box.
Unlock them by chance and you'll face consequences you'll find hard to endure.
We discover some secrets time and time again.
Because some secrets may change over time.
If you get caught up in one,
you'll become a part of that secret.
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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's 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 love in a glance ♫