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 crowns, had white feathers all over their bodies,and flew high in the sky with no wings.
That is 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 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 14] [This story is purely fictional.]
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People say that rain on a sunny day is a sign of luck for a Fox Clan marriage.
Looks like it's not that accurate.
Miss, let's go back.
Go back? Go back where?
Let's go back to Tushan.
I'm going to go look for—
No matter how much you love him, it's not right for him to flee on the wedding day...
He needs me. Helan Jingting needs Tushan.
Go ahead and return to Tushan. You don't need to follow me anymore.
Then, what do I say to Old Master?
Tell him that I have my own plans.
Sumei?
Miss Guan.
What brought you here?
You... How are you? Do you feel better now?
I'm all right now.
I'm really sorry. I'm someone who always acts before thinking about the consequences.
This time, I caused you to be in that state.
It's all right. Mr. Helan already explained it to me.
You just didn't know about me. It's all right.
Actually, I was being selfish...
Do you know that in the past hundred years, Lord Helan
has never brought a girl there, so I was really anxious—
I mean, I really... really want to invite you over for a meal.
It's settled then. Call me. Call me.
- You two talk, then. Bye-bye. - Bye-bye.
The discharge process is done.
Thank you. Sorry for making you spend money again.
Then, I have to hurry and get home. My parents must be worried since they couldn't contact me for the whole night.
There's another issue. You probably can't go home right now.
Why not?
The dormant process triggered by the kiss can still be dangerous for you.
If we're too far apart, my aura can't protect you. There will be serious consequences.
What consequences?
You will probably lose your hair.
Then your skin will rot.
What!
So, I think you should stay at my house for a few days.
Pipi, I'll take you home.
- No need. You haven't slept all night, either. Hurry and go back. - It's all right-- - Miss Guan.
Ride in my car.
You really don't need to. Anyway, soon after dawn you won't be able to see.
It's all right, I'll drive. I'll go bring the car around.
You really don't need to. I can...
Then, I'll trouble you.
- I'll take you home. - No need.
It was just a kiss. It didn't mean anything.
- Not quite. I think Pipi may have already fallen in love with Mr. Helan-- - I was talking about Kuanyong.
What does Kuanyong have to do with me?
Fang Jingxue used to like Kuanyong, but Kuanyong never liked her.
So what happened between them last night at the party might have been a misunderstanding.
- You don't need to think too much about it. - I didn't.
- I'm afraid that you'll misunderstand. - What can I misunderstand?
All right. Since it's like that, I'll leave first. Goodnight.
So random.
It feels like this matter is becoming more and more interesting.
Right. Bozhong has impersonated a mute for so long.
What motive did he have?
Perhaps he was waiting for a chance.
A chance for what?
A chance to prevent Helan Jingting from becoming the successor.
So, that's why you called me over?
If Helan Jingting isn't able to be the successor, the next successor will be you.
You think I arranged all of this?
It's not important if you arranged it or not. What's important is
meeting Princess Zhaoyan.
Princess Zhaoyan has lived a low-profile life for years. She doesn't want to be disturbed.
Then, please tell the Princess that Qianhua would like to meet with her
to ask about the Golden Flower Mirror and details of the liver extraction procedure?
Princess Zhaoyan made a decision a thousand years ago,
which led to civil war in the Fox Clan.
The Princess has always felt guilty.
She hopes the war can be over soon and she can make amends for her mistake.
I know. For thousands of years, Princess Zhaoyan and the Mingyue Family
have been devoted to the defense of genetic purity in the Fox Clan's bloodline.
Brother Bozhong, since you're already here, stop beating around the bush.
Tushan Qianhua is indeed smarter than others.
Princess Zhaoyan has been living in seclusion for years. If she were to make an appearance,
it would only be for a big event in the Fox Clan.
What type of big event?
The new leader taking the throne, High Priest getting married, they are both considered major events.
Didn't he say that for a major event, like a new leader taking the throne, or a High Priest getting married,
the Princess will definitely appear?
Mr. Helan, we've arrived at my house. Hurry and go back and rest.
Do you feel uncomfortable? You don't look well.
I'm all right. I feel much better. Don't worry.
How about this? Come home with me. I'll go in and talk to Uncle and Auntie.
Huh? Oh, no need. No need.
What's wrong?
See. I already told you that you didn't need to bring me back.
- Where are you going? Go back to the car. - I should greet them.
I already told you that you didn't need to bring me home. Now, I have to walk you back.
This child. Say, where did she go? Hey!
- Pipi? - Mom.
Why didn't you come back last night? I called you and it didn't go through.
- We were so anxious. - That's right.
Oh, my phone probably ran out of battery.
- This is... - Yes, who is he?
Hello, Uncle and Auntie. I'm Pipi's friend. My name is Helan Jingting.
Helan Jingting? How come I've never heard you mention him before?
Auntie, we just met each other recently.
Then, where did you two go last night?
Mr. Helan and I went to a wine party.
You went to a wine party? You went... She attended a wine party.
Mr. Helan, come inside, please. Come in the house.
Let me ask you. What does he do? IT or finance?
He's a freelancer.
- What kind of freelancer? - Mom.
Mr. Helan, you're already inside the house so you can take off your sunglasses.
Auntie, I can't see.
He can't see? Like, a blind massage therapist?
- Young man, are you thirsty? I'll go pour you a cup of water. - Why are you like this?
Uncle, no need to trouble you.
He already said that he doesn't want to trouble you. Don't.
Mr. Helan, let me take you back first. I'll contact you later.
It's hard to get a taxi here. You better go to the crossroad.
- It's all right. There's a car waiting for me outside. - What?
Y-You have a car?
Where is your house?
I live on Xianting Street. It's not far. Uncle, Auntie, I'll be going, then.
Wait, Xianting Street? You're talking about the villa neighborhood?
Don't go. Don't go. I'll go wash some fruits for you. Eat some fruit before you go.
Auntie, don't trouble yourself.
Mom, he doesn't eat fruit. Mom!
Young man, uh... Do you smoke?
- I don't smoke, Uncle. - Oh.
Don't smoke. It's good that you don't smoke.
- Sorry. - It's all right.
Mr. Helan, hurry up and go.
Don't I have to give Uncle and Auntie a farewell before I leave?
Give what farewell? If you say any goodbyes, you won't ever get to leave! Hurry up, go!
- This... isn't proper, is it? - It's all right. It's all right. Hurry. Hurry.
Liar.
Hi.
You made these today?
- Did you eat yet? - No. I was waiting for you so we could eat together.
Didn't I tell you not to wait for me?
It tastes good.
When I ate it at home, I didn't think much of these,
but why do they taste so good when I eat them here?
Oh, right. I finally sorted out my school matters. We can go back to China in a few days.
If you have time these next few days, you can start packing your luggage.
The next time we come it will be when school starts.
This time, coming back, we can bring some
pickled vegetables, ramen,
and soybean paste.
- Hey! - Sorry. Sorry.
What's wrong with you again?
If you want soybean paste, go to Pipi.
What's up with you?
- Are you still contacting Pipi? - I'm not.
At the airport that day, she sent you a WeChat message. Didn't you still call her?
She sent a message wishing me a good trip. I had to reply.
Then what about a few days ago?
What about a few days ago?
A few days ago, you secretly called her in the middle of the night. What did you two talk about?
I just wanted to apologize to her. Don't you think we owe her an apology?
Then what about me?
For you, I even rejected the offer.
I even lost my best friend.
Have you apologized to me?
You're different.
Tao Jialin, let me tell you.
How many days have we been here? You've already made me feel insecure and lonely.
How am I suppose to trust you in the future? How are we going to be together?
What am I going to do if you meet someone better?
What happens if you realize that we aren't suitable for each other, either?
Soybean paste.
You're being unreasonable.
I don't want to become the next Pipi!
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There's no one inside. I'm guessing that her dad and mom are busy right now.
Can you see Pipi?
I also can't see her.
Lord Helan, why don't we head out?
If her family sees you, I'm afraid they will misunderstand.
Actually, you don't need to worry.
Miss Guan will probably look for you tomorrow.
- Let's go. - All right.
Help!
Sorry. Sorry.
It's in your eyes. Sorry.
Why are you dressed like that? Where are you going? Are you sick?
I'm going to look for Xiaoju.
Why are you looking for Xiaoju? Why not look for the blind guy on Xianting Street instead?
What are you talking about? I'm leaving.
- Come back early. - I know.
Hey, Helan Jingting! Hey!
Hey! Hey!
Hey, Helan Jingting! Open the door!
Hey! Open the door! Hey!
Open the door. Open the door.
Of course, you! Who else would I be looking for?
What's wrong?
- Open the door. - What?
- Open the door! - What?
Open the door!
What is it?
I need your help. Open the door.
All right, I came.
Can you grow my hair back, now?
It's more serious than I thought.
As long as you stay here,
it will slowly grow back.
How long will it take? One hour?
That won't do.
- One day? - No.
One week?
That also wouldn't be enough.
It's not going to take a lifetime, right?
No. About a month or so.
If you knew all this, why did you kiss me?
Weren't you the one who kissed me that night?
Why didn't you push me away?
Well, it doesn't help to fixate on it now.
What do I do?
- I feel awful! - Miss Guan,
if you keep scratching your head, all your hair will fall out.
Don't worry about it. As long as you and I are together, it will grow back.
Who wants to date you?
No. That's not what I meant. What I'm saying is, stay physically close to me.
Getting closer again?
That's the only solution I know of, right now.
How close do I have to be?
Can you let me borrow a thinner top?
All right.
Miss Guan, are you hungry?
How could I have an appetite right now?
Then I'll pour you a cup of water.
You actually don't need to follow me. I'll come back after I finish pouring the water.
That won't do. I can't be too far from you.
Won't I recover faster if I'm closer to you?
That's what they say.
You're not going back to watch TV?
Oh.
You're not watching TV?
Oh.
You really don't need to follow me. It's all right.
Where are you going?
I'll explain to you later. Stay here, all right?
You can't be too far away from me.
Sit down first.
Miss Guan, please don't stand by the door. Get farther away from me.
Miss Guan, it's not far enough. Please, go farther.
Miss Guan, please be at least ten meters away from me.
Are you certain that it's all right?
Don't worry. Really, nothing will happen.
Miss Guan, please, don't try to trick me. Go back to where you were.
Be good and sit down. Really, nothing will happen.
Damn b*&ch. You're so stubborn.
I won't be afraid of you guys.
I won't lose to you guys!
Bit*h, cut the crap, before I beat you to death!
Get lost! You better run!
Are you all right?
Don't look at me. I'm hideous now.
No. You're my woman.
In my eyes, you'll always be the most beautiful.
Why aren't you watching anymore?
I've never liked watching shows with (whiny) Mary Sues.
Who's Mary Sue?
A "Mary Sue" is a female lead who is
super average, but so perfect every guy likes her.
Is it a delusional love disorder? [i.e., Erotomania, which is inexact.]
Oh. It's like that.
The girl just now was beaten until she resembled a pig's head, yet he still gushes,
"You're my woman. You'll always be the most beautiful."
So fake.
It's not fake. If you really like someone, you like her no matter how she looks.
Is that so? While I look like this, right now,
bald like this. Can you still say that I'm beautiful?
You're very beautiful.
That's not quite it.
Repeat it. Say the words that guy just told her. Can you say it?
What did he just say?
The girl said, "Don't look at me. I'm so ugly." Then the boy said,
"No, you're my woman."
"In my eyes, you'll always be the most beautiful."
- You can't say it like that, right? - No.
You're my woman. In my eyes, you'll always be the most beautiful.
Maybe, if I say it to you with feeling.
For example, I'm being hit by bad guys like this, like a damsel in distress that needs saving. Right?
Go away! I won't admit defeat! Go away!
Miss Guan, are you all right?
You have to be more serious. You have to imagine that I'm getting beat by some gang. I'm not Miss Guan. Don't call me Miss Guan.
Miss Ma, are you all right?
Why would it be "Miss Ma?"
Isn't it Ma Lisu? [Mary Sue]
Mary Sue's surname is Sue, okay?
Be serious. I'm trying very hard to act this out.
It's your turn. It's your turn. Save me.
Miss Sue, are you okay?
Don't look at me. I'm so ugly.
No. You're my woman. In my eyes, you're the most beautiful.
Why aren't you laughing? Isn't it funny?
You really are beautiful in my eyes.
You still won't laugh even when I'm bald-headed like this. You're no fun at all.
I'm so ugly. How could I still be beautiful?
I never watch shows with "Mary Sue" characters
because I think they're too unrealistic.
But right now, I kind of understand
the people who like to watch them.
Lord Helan?
Lord Helan, are you here?
Miss Guan. Miss Guan.
Oh, it's you, Miss Guan. Say, it's broad daylight. Why are you pretending to be a ghost?
What is all this?
It's really magical. I slept for one night and it grew.
I didn't lie to you, right?
But it's grown out too long. If I had known, I wouldn't have kept so close to you.
Sorry. Yesterday, I wasn't able to control my strength.
Lord Helan, forgive me if I'm saying too much,
but when you're being intimate with Miss Guan, you really have to pay more attention to your strength.
- What intimacy? - Remember the last time?
You nearly died after kissing him.
If you want to be slightly more intimate,
I think you'll have to wait until the next full moon!
That way, you can slowly adjust to Lord Helan's aura--
I know, I know! Don't worry.
No. Did you misunderstand something?
You're being so shy. We are all adults. Don't be shy.
Sumei, isn't there a reason you're here?
I... Oh, right. I forgot about it. Here. It's for you.
I came to visit so you get well soon. I also brought you some fruit.
Thank you, Sumei. There's probably nothing else wrong with me. Look, my hair has already grown long.
Then, you take a rest. I'll be leaving first.
You're leaving? I'll see you out.
My leg. Leg. Leg!
I'll be leaving first!
Sumei! It's not...
You can't see. Is that really not a problem?
Don't worry. I'm going to start now.
Wait a second. Cut it up to here.
- Oh. - About there, right.
After you cut my hair, can I go home?
You still can't.
Then how long do I have to stay with you?
Do you think it's a bit inconvenient to live here?
No, no. I just want to know about my situation.
You have to wait until the next full moon and then you'll be healed.
The next full moon?
What's wrong? Did I hurt you?
No. Suddenly, your hands feel so cold.
Oh. Sorry.
No need. You don't have to be so serious. I was just commenting.
In the real world, there are too many questions. It's exhausting.
What does he like about me? One day, will he not like me anymore?
What can I do so that he'll keep liking me?
In a Mary Sue world, there are no questions like these.
Because no matter what, he will always like you
for all eternity. That's so great.
Even if being a Mary Sue is just a dream,
wouldn't you want to continue dreaming?
- Come on! - What are you doing?
- You're already here! Why not eat with— - I told you I don't want to come here.
Just eat one bite.
We added a new sandwich to our menu today. Do you want to try it?
Okay! I want one!
- I won't eat today. - What? Do you not feel well?
No, I feel very well. Super well!
Are you jealous?
I just don't like to eat sandwiches.
Maybe I can make you a burger?
Can you tell me the difference between a burger and a sandwich?
You've got a slice on each side.
Xiuxian, why are you talking this way to Miss Xin?
Xiuxian, come out for a bit. I have something to say.
Xiuxian! Xiuxian!
You wanted to eat a sandwich, right? I will go make it for you.
Mr. Helan, I didn't realize you would be so handy.
Don't call me Mr. Helan anymore.
Just call me Helan, or Ah Xi.
That's okay. Never mind if it seems awkward.
Then, call me Pipi! That would be fair.
Pipi!
Oh, right. I didn't bring a change of clothes. Can you take me home later?
Sure.
Thank you.
Helan.
Do you remember what I told you?
I remember.
I'll say that your magazine company is doing a follow-up interview with me and you want to help out.
Yes. And if my mom asks why I have to stay at your house?
I'll say that the company scheduled it to get a deeper understanding of my lifestyle.
Oh. What if my mom says it's inappropriate for a man and a woman to stay together. What do you say?
"Mother, there will also be other colleagues staying with Pipi. Rest assured."
Right! You just have to be really careful.
My mom has always been really strict with me. She'd never let me live on my own.
Remember to make my mom think I'm very safe. Don't give it away.
I've come.
Uncle.
Dad.
- What is it? - When did you come?
Don't overthink. Dad didn't follow you. That's something your mom would do.
Old Pi!
You bought groceries and you're still not bringing them in?
Go quickly! Go. Go! Wait, we need to talk.
I am following Pipi.
Alone. I want to talk to you alone. Go, go, go, go, go, go!
We'll talk alone.
- Mom. - How come you're the one bringing in the groceries? Where's your dad?
I'll tell you, that Mr. Helan is quite a catch,
even though he is blind. That's fine.
Your auntie (Pipi's mom) actually has a really good heart.
Still, she's kind of snobbish at times.
Don't take it to heart. Don't take it seriously.
Usually,
people of our age have a few friends by our side,
but because of her bad temper,
she doesn't have any at all. Some of mine came to borrow money,
but as I was taking out my wallet, she burst in, screaming, "What are you doing?
"Is earning money easy? Why are you so generous? Don't lend!"
And right in front of my face, she chased all of them away. I was so embarrassed.
So cheap and stingy! They definitely won't be contacting us again.
But to be fair, even if she doesn't meet with those people,
she still tries to curry favor with Tao Jialin's mom.
- You know Tao Jialin, right? - Yeah, I know. I know.
That's Pipi's ex-boyfriend.
She's living fine now. Pipi is all grown up now. She can be independent.
Although we don't have much saved,
I still have this house.
Now that I think about it,
it's all thanks to Auntie. Otherwise, we wouldn't even have this house.
Pipi and I have this problem. I don't know if it's good or not.
It's just that we are sensitive and can't deny anyone.
Actually, your auntie was like that in the past.
She was very gentle and kind. Every time she saw some family in trouble,
she would be willing to help them out.
However, I forgot just when,
she suddenly changed. She became very fussy
and materialistic. Oh, right, I don't know
if Pipi ever told you this, but Auntie has three guidelines.
She doesn't lend money, doesn't invite guests over, and doesn't contact poor relatives.
But even though she stopped dealing with poor relatives,
she gave gifts to Pipi's teachers all the time.
She also went to my company and gave gifts to my superior.
I understand that deep inside, she just wanted Pipi's teachers
to take care of her, and for me to have it easier at work.
After a while, my colleagues would say,
"Pipi's dad is pretty decent,
but her mom is not." A bad person!
Now, when I think of it, even though our lives have not been the best,
her mother volunteered to be the bad guy.
So, I ended up being considered a good guy. I'm very grateful to her.
But, remember, nobody forced her to be the bad guy!
It's she who volunteered, like, "I want to be a bad person."
That... Auntie is here.
Huh? You can see her?
Who did you say is a bad guy? Who's the bad guy?
Mr. Helan comes and you don't even invite him in. What are you rambling about?
Oh, he can see?
I'm only sensitive to daylight. I can see at night.
He can really see.
Mr. Helen, quick! Come inside, welcome!
Welcome! Welcome!
We talked so much earlier. If I said anything I shouldn't have, please, forgive me.
Come. Come, come. Drink some tea.
Drink some tea.
- Just by looking at Mr. Helan, we can tell he's a good person. - A decent person.
Right, because he is such a good person, our magazine wants to interview him again.
I didn't really want to go,
but the publisher is short-staffed, so I have to do it.
But... this... a man and a woman alone at night...
Oh, uh, Auntie, Pipi and her colleagues will be staying in the guest rooms, so we—
Okay! Fine. Don't talk.
Mom...
Dad, is Mom angry?
Don't panic. I will go see what's going on.
See? I told you not to come with me, but you insisted on coming in!
I thought you would be able to help me out. Really!
All right, here!
Pipi, this suitcase is really big. You can pack a lot more in it.
Mr. Helan, don't go home yet. I'll make you dinner. Wait a bit!
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♫ A relationship met by chance ♫
♫ Stumbling through separation and return ♫
♫ Everything on the mind hangs like a bright moon ♫
♫ 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 loves 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 loves in a glance ♫