♫ Legend has it that humans long ago ♫
♫ Lived in the darkness far underground ♫
♫ They dispatched the dainty hummingbird ♫
♫ To find the tunnel leading to the light ♫
♫ Flying over the islands one by one ♫
♫ Really wanting a place to stop and rest ♫
♫ Creating dreams one by one ♫
♫ Will there be someone who will hear it? ♫
♫ The dream of finding the sun, overestimating myself to say ♫
♫ I have an idea of becoming the sun ♫
♫ Sometimes I am lonely, I can barely carry the burden ♫
♫ The words are stuck in my throat with no one to tell ♫
♫ What exactly are we pursuing? ♫
♫ Why do we continuously, unceasingly push forward? ♫
♫ The hands that are bleeding from clenching forgot that they can take a small step back ♫
♫ We always thought that we can have freedom ♫
♫ Turning back we see that world is still the same ♫
♫ When love arrives, clench your fist ♫
♫ Don’t forget to grab ♫
♫ That dream ♫
♫ The wings that flap in a place of loneliness ♫
♫ Finally found you to soar together ♫
♫ Insignificant yet brought us the legend ♫
♫ Look at this world with flowers blooming abundantly ♫
[Wait in Beijing]
[Episode 9]
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Those who don't know probably think I'm putting collagen on my face.
My skin is great.
Hello?
Xu Tian, my air conditioner broke. Come and fix it.
Why do you need an air conditioner with this weather?
When it's hot, it'll be too late to fix it.
We will discuss it when the weather gets hot.
No. You have to come over and fix it today.
That brat Xu Tian.
Take your time and look.
As long as you can find Cookie, the dog you adopted, in these pictures, I'll give you the reward money first.
Did you find him?
This one.
Are you sure?
I'm sure. The dog in this picture
is Cookie.
You can leave.
Why?
I was probably too nervous.
I didn't look carefully. Give me another chance.
When you watch a lot of suspense films, the male lead always tells us something.
When one recalls something, their eyes tend to look to the left side.
However, when someone is lying, their eyes will dart around.
Sometimes, they'll even raise their eyebrows.
Also, for someone who's even allergic to dog hair...
If you don't believe me, forget it.
Then let Cookie... be a stray forever.
Hello?
What?
We need to pay for Mrs. Jones again?
She's getting worse?
How much more?
Okay, let me see what I can do.
Her idol, Stephen, wants to sue her. I want her to lose.
If Sheng Xia loses, she is not only losing the case but her reputation as well.
If she gets convicted for plagiarism,
she'll never be able to make a name for herself again.
She loses this case and she won't be able to stay in the industry.
She'll have to give up her dream of being a fashion designer.
What if I don't do it?
From what I know,
Mrs. Jones' ability to peacefully rest in a nursing home
relies on all that trivial work you do.
You need much more than that.
What is it that makes two people get along and open up to one another?
Is it so their world only has you in it?
Or is it you accompanying them to see the entire world?
You came?
The problem doesn't have a correct answer. It needs testing.
I came.
Why is it you?
- The only thing you can be sure of is... - It's me.
...to have an opportunity to try it out.
- If you have anything to say, then just it. My time is very precious. - That is all.
Don't worry. I will pay for every minute from now on.
Do you really want my help in this case?
Nonsense. Aren't you a lawyer? Let's do the contract.
I need to ask you a question. Did you sell that dress?
It doesn't matter who sold it. This all started because of me.
I will take full responsibility.
This is the contract. Take it back and look it over.
So expensive.
I can give you a discount since we're friends.
Really?
Of course.
So reliable.
If you say something I want to hear,
I can be your lawyer for free.
How can you be so violent?
You said you'll give me a discount. You're not allowed to go back on your word.
Okay. I'm leaving.
Wait!
What now? I have loads of work waiting for me.
Sit.
It's time to be completely realistic. The likelihood of winning this lawsuit...
is zero.
So, we have to win with a surprise attack.
I have to understand all of the experiences you've gone through.
You and your time belong to me now.
- But. - There is no but.
You signed the contract. Do you have another choice?
You have to listen to me.
Why does it feel like I fell into a trap?
If you want to win this case, you must win the jury's sympathy.
So you need to make them feel empathetic toward your experiences.
Simply put,
to identify and feel for you.
This is the information related to your case. Take them with you to look over.
Will the jury use their emotions to make a judgment?
It is precisely because the jury makes a rational judgment based on evidence that
we need to find a moment from you that will move them emotionally.
If we can dress up that moment, we may be able to turn things around.
Dress up?
That's not good, is it?
Don't worry about anything else.
I want to ask you a question.
Forget it.
What question?
Can I ask you a question?
Payment.
I was going to ask how much of a discount you were going to give me.
Bone fracture. (T/N: he said 'gu zhe' meaning fracture)
50% off? (T/N: but it sounds like 'wu zhe' meaning 50% off)
A fracture!
Are you even dependable?
Hurry!
We are here.
This is Parsons School of Design.
Top three in the world. It is not just a name.
Many of the best designers graduated from here, like Alexander Wang and Anna Sui.
Of course, my idol Stephen...
Did you hear what I said?
I'm talking to you.
Why is it so small?
Did you hear what I just said?
I heard it. Your idol Stephen also graduated from this school.
Did I say that she graduated from here?
Didn't you?
You think you're so clever.
Didn't she? She didn't?
Did she?
Yes. Yes. Yes.
Right. I said your school is unusually lucky.
Back when I graduated from here, I thought that a great life would open up before me.
But not everyone can be a hit in fashion.
Piecing it all together until now, I think it's more like having a virus that leads to extreme frustration.
Everything's hard in the beginning, the middle is hard, and the last part is even harder.
The difficult road is still ahead of you.
What are you doing here today?
Are you trying to comfort me?
Why would I comfort you?
Let's go downstairs and take a look.
Follow me. Follow.
Okay.
Let me tell you, Xu Tian. I'm not paying you a single cent for these two hours.
We just started and you want to break the contract already?
I brought you here so you can experience my alma mater,
not so you can check out girls and mess around.
I need to understand your surroundings in order to understand you better.
Think about it.
Back in China, you were a top student.
As a person...
you don't have any problems.
You also look good on camera. But think about it. You arrived in this environment and
you discovered there are many people who are more talented, capable, and prettier than you.
Do you feel a bit unstable?
I don't feel I'm less than anyone here.
If you admitted that you weren't as good as others, you wouldn't be so dejected right now.
What do you mean?
A lot of people when they're young feel like they can change the world.
But later, they realize that they can't change the world.
Instead, you use all your energy to live a good life.
I understand what you mean, but I won't admit defeat.
I don't want to change the world, but I don't want to be changed by the world either.
That's the reason why I admire you.
You want to use a sugar-coated bullet again, don't you?
I have to add a fee for a sugar-coated bullet.
Annoying.
I gave you so many honest suggestions. Treating me to a meal isn't too much, right?
Okay. But it can't go over $10.
What will $10 buy?
Eat or not, up to you.
I used to come to this restaurant a lot. You can see all the street life going on outside.
Right here.
How are you doing?
2 cheeseburgers. 2 cokes.
Thank you.
- Do you guys need anything else today? - That's all.
All right.
Can I have some tissue, please?
- Oh yeah. Definitely. - Thank you.
There you go. Enjoy.
You're really going to send me away with this.
$10 for this is well spent.
Weren't you the type of person who regarded money as dirt before?
How come when you're around me you're so cheap?
You're money.
I'm money?
So you're saying I'm dirt.
Fine, call me names without cursing.
What are you looking at?
Only you can look at handsome guys, but you won't let me look at pretty girls?
What do you understand?
He is Kun Lun, the hottest designer at the moment.
Don't look down on this restaurant. You could bump into...
models, fashion designers, and fashion bloggers; they often come here.
But today, these people such as these super-popular people,
they're really at the top of the field.
I've heard that in this circle, the Chinese are very popular now.
It's just that articles often write that
but only a few are really famous.
It's very harsh for Chinese designers in this industry.
When I graduated, no matter if it was trying to find a job or opening the studio,
I ran into so many problems.
And then?
Of course, there is no "and then." In the end, I left in anger.
These sorts of things happen too many times.
In my view, the fashion industry here is not ready to
accept outstanding Chinese designers.
That's true. It's the same with Chinese lawyers.
But going back to what I said before,
one burger really isn't filling enough.
You get refills on the coke, it'll make you full.
If you said that earlier, we wouldn't need to order the burger.
When I didn't have money,
I only had $1 in my pocket.
I just came here and ordered 1 coke and drank until I was full.
You even had that kind of experience?
I think a lot of students who study abroad have an experience like that,
but I didn't want to waste my time and energy
on working so I just ate less.
No wonder when you ate Bak Kut Teh at Zhuji's, someone else paid the bill for you.
You know about that?
If I were you, I would've just ran off.
Actually, I have thought about it but couldn't do it.
I thought for half a day, but I couldn't make my legs move.
Give me your hand.
Give it here.
Are you ready?
Ready for what?
Run.
No.
I've never done anything like this before. I can't owe money to my alma mater.
I already paid.
Boring.
You are boring. It's because your life is too boring.
I wanted you to experience what it was like to dine and dash.
Where are you going?
You'll know when we get there.
♫ Legend has it that humans long ago ♫
♫ Lived in the darkness far underground ♫
I have lived here for so many years. I have always wanted to come here.
Do you know why I'm so attracted to this place?
Because the view is nice.
Do you know which day I left China?
October 28th.
How do you know?
This lighthouse was built on October 28, especially for the Chinese here.
Of course, I was able to guess that the day you left the country was October 28th.
I never thought you were actually somewhat smart.
If I have to serve an elite like you, I obviously need some smarts.
I hope one day, you will become the pride of Chinese designers.
Okay.
I will be the pride of Chinese designers. Though there is no lack of designer brands,
China still needs a Sheng Xia.
You're a big talker. Did you learn it from me?
Actually, sometimes people are mystifying.
When you first leave home, you don't hesitate to run into stone walls.
Everything is unknown. But there's still a way forward.
After a long time, you'll start to feel homesick.
Have you come here before?
I always come here. My adoptive parents always brought me here.
Adoptive parents?
I'm an orphan.
I was adopted when I was really young by a couple abroad so I grew up abroad.
When they adopted me, they were already old. Around 60.
I remember one time I came here to play for a whole day; I got so grimy, I wanted to go home.
My adopted father said to me that China was my real home.
I am a black-eyed, black-haired,
yellow-skinned, Chinese person.
Later, I realized that he told me all that
because he hoped that I wouldn't feel like I didn't have roots.
Even though you've never been to Beijing, but
that is your home.
Hello, Beijing.
Hello, dream.
Hello, Sheng Xia.
Hello, Auntie?
Xiaoduo? It's Auntie.
Auntie is bothering you again. I'm sorry.
I want to ask you.
I called Sheng Xia
and she said that she has a lawyer. How's the lawyer?
Lawyer?
Uh. Xu Tian?
Xu Tian? Chinese person.
He is a Chinese lawyer around the area.
Is this lawyer reliable?
I don't know whether or not he's reliable,
but he has his lawyer's license.
Having a lawyer's license is too low of a standard.
Auntie, relax.
Obtaining a license overseas is quite difficult.
Everyone who has a license is good.
Xiaoduo, I don't understand.
Why did they go to a lighthouse to get evidence at night?
The lighthouse...
That might be a bit suspicious.
This won't do.
Xiaoduo, you have to help Auntie watch out for Sheng Xia.
Don't let her be scammed, you hear?
Okay.
We just want what's good for Sheng Xia.
She looks tough on the outside.
She looks smart, but she's actually quite dumb.
Auntie is very worried.
Don't let her be fooled by others.
After this lawsuit ends, whether she wins or loses, I can't let her act recklessly anymore because of her temper.
Okay. Okay.
Right, Xiaoduo.
Last time I asked you about Kaven.
Later, I thought some more. This man is good.
Caring, steady. Our Sheng Xia needs
someone who can hold and pull her,
always making decisions that are good for her.
Let's try our best and push them to get married.
Okay. Auntie, relax. I will keep an eye out.
If nothing else, I'm going to hang up.
Goodbye.
What's so urgent that you need to see me today?
[Check from Kaven to Xu Tian]
Sheng Xia went to find you?
I accepted her case.
But not because of you.
Because of what?
There are a lot of things
that can't be bought with money.
Oh?
Then go for it.
Unless there's a miracle, you won't win.
I won't let Sheng Xia be ruined in the hands of an alcoholic.
I'll see you in court.
Alcoholic.
Xu Tian. Xu Tian?
Lawyer Xu?
Xu Tian.
Why are you still sleeping? The sun is shining on your butt.
The weather is so nice today.
Let's go on an outing.
The warm blanket is used to bury the youth in his grave.
Hurry up and get ready.
I'll go get Salina and later come pick you up.
What the hell?
Who are you? Give me your ID.
Get off, idiot.
Give me your ID!
- Give me your ID. - Get off!
What's going on?
- You messed with the wrong guy. - Hank!
Let go. What are you doing?
Salina.
- Are you okay? - I'm fine.
He's trying to open up your door.
This is my good friend, okay?
Giving your key to just anyone is very dangerous.
Please.
This is my good friend.
This is... This...
Are you crazy?
If I am crazy, it's because of you guys.
Didn't she just bring a friend over? Why are you overreacting?
Oh, you know?
If you knew, why didn't you stop her?!
If I stopped her, then wouldn't I have fallen into her trap?
Every time she uses these tactics to threaten me, if she didn't get a taste of her own medicine,
she would think she was always right.
- Are you still going out? - No, I'm not.
- Then I will continue to sleep. - You–
I have never seen such a day.
It is so sunny yet gloomy.
Get out!
You're seriously never-ending.
You are all not normal.
Looking for Xu Tian?
Back there.
I came to find you.
Me?
You want to quit drinking?
I can't let Sheng Xia know I started drinking again.
Can you help me?
Okay. I will help you.
Thank you.
I started to drink alcohol 10 years ago.
But I was addicted to it, one year ago.
I felt really painful.
And I really wanted to quit.
And I really want to get rid of it.
I thought I would die without alcohol.
But I can't control myself.
If there was no alcohol, I would die.
I mean it.
And I will die if I am addicted to it.
I can't live without alcohol.
For me, it is like a shelter that makes me feel safe.
You know? When I joined the session for the very first time,
I saw many people like me.
But the funny thing was they suddenly discovered
I haven't drank for almost 1 year.
It is unbelievable.
Due to my addiction to the alcohol,
I lost my husband, my children, and my job.
I have now a new job and get the rights to visit my children.
Everything grows towards a good direction.
Therefore, don't be afraid.
Hey.
It's okay.
It's just the medication treatment's side effect.
- It's okay. - How... How...
How long does this symptom last?
Around ten days.
I know that this is very hard.
Hey.
Let me tell you. I know that this hurts.
You have to withstand it.
Otherwise, all your efforts will go to waste.
How is it?
Withstand it. Endure.
Withstand it.
♫ Turning in circles, we suddenly got separated ♫
Sorry, the subscriber you dialed is not available. ♫ The rain fell upon a city without a night ♫
♫ It’s a lonely party, it’s a lonely party, dazzling in neon ♫
Where did you go? You aren't picking up. Once you get the message, return my call.
♫ I try to prove I always love you ♫
♫ My fingertip is touching the fragmented lighthouse ♫
♫ Please remember whatever you do ♫
Coughing for no reason.
Uncle Yun, what's the matter?
I'm fine. It's your matter.
Me?
What problem do I have?
Your friend is at our Alcoholics Anonymous,
implementing a compulsory treatment.
Friend? Which one?
Shen Kai. Is he not your friend?
Him?
- He's not my friend. - What's going on with young people nowadays?
Can you make some sense?
Uncle Yun, did he really go for treatment?
Yeah.
I just sent him there. Let me tell you... There's going to be a lot of issues.
During the treatment, there will be a lot of problems,
such as being highly irritable and having convulsions and tremors.
We won't know exactly what will happen in the later stages.
That serious? Is he cutting off drugs?
What do you think?
He's been addicted to alcohol for a very long time.
Without alcohol, he can't live. Let me tell you what this is called.
If it was in Beijing, it would be known as having a "liquor worm."
So he has to do this.
Uncle Yun, how long will his treatment be?
This time the treatment plan is 10 to 15 days.
I'm going to tell you, kid.
The first 7 days are the worst.
He needs someone to take care and be with him.
Understand?
Understand.
Uncle Yun, why are you looking at me?
If I'm not looking at you, who would I be looking at?
What? You have to choose your friends carefully.
Uncle Yun, he's really not my friend.
If nothing else, I'm going to get to work.
What a jerk.
Young people these days are too practical.
Shen Kai's situation. Should I tell Sheng Xia?
Hello?
Can you come out for a second?
I have to finish an order today. I've no time to go out.
What's the matter? You're giving up already?
Sorry. I really don't have time today.
In the contract, there is no term saying I need to go with you to get evidence.
Anyway, you're in charge of the court case. You pay me back double if you lose.
If you have time to check into the contract,
I can explain it to you word by word to you.
Sorry, but I don't have the time.
Let me ask you something.
Does Shen Kai have family?
Is this related to the case?
Of course!
I need to understand your social relationships.
His father is in another city. His mother died. No brother or sister.
Closest friend?
I am his closest friend.
Got it.
I'm hanging up.
You are looking for me?
Uncle Yun, pour me a drink first.
I quit a long time ago. If you want something to drink, then drink tea.
Kid,
this has withdrawal reactions, general knowledge for care, and psychological recommendations.
The most important is in case of an emergency, it tells you how you should respond.
It's all written here. Look over it carefully.
I really have been dragged into this.
So hot.
♫ We’re starting with nothing but wishes. Ended up making that chump change ♫
♫ There in the back of the kitchen, wipin' all the dirty dishes ♫
♫ Feels like I never existed ♫
♫ Cuz all they be telling me, telling me none of yo' business ♫
♫ Every pinch lingers in all my senses ♫
♫ Baby, what you started with nothin' but wishes, ♫
♫ Ended up making that chump change ♫
♫ There in the back of the kitchen, wipin' all the dirty dishes ♫
I really like the smell of your perfume.
I picked it especially today.
It's perfect.
Brother Tian.
You finally came.
Look, look. She's drinking so much.
I already told her.
She won't listen to me and just keeps drinking.
Wait.
Hey!
What are you doing?
I'm a police officer undercover
and I'm chasing down a suspect in this district.
You look exactly like him.
Can I see some ID?
Hank, you again.
Who are you? Can you get lost?!
Do you see the badge here?
Give me every right to check out your ID.
I didn't have ID.
If you don't have ID and you are drinking at this bar,
it's either her problem or yours.
I don't care.
Good. Get lost.
It's your lucky day.
Get lost. I don't want to see ID anymore.
See? What kind of freak he is.
Hank, come. Please leave my bar.
What do you mean by this? Every guest that comes by, you kick them out. How am I supposed to do business at my bar?
I'll pay 10x the price for a glass of wine.
Do you think you're so great because you have money? I don't want it.
Stop messing around. You know you're playing with fire—
Don't force me to really flip out on you.
Excuse me, are you Police Officer Hank?
Yeah.
Sit.
Okay.
What are you doing?
I have some questions to ask you. I hope you answer truthfully.
I'm sorry. My lawyer isn't here. I refuse to answer questions.
I am your lawyer.
Do you like Salina?
No way. No way, think about it.
Please answer yes or no.
Then no.
Then, why do you bother anyone that gets close to her?
I just think that there is danger with her being with them.
Why do you think that it is dangerous for her to be with them?
Because I think they are bad people.
Only the judge can say whether they are good or bad.
As your lawyer, I have a duty to tell you.
If you really like Salina, you should bravely confess.
Instead of abusing your power, like you did today, to remove the people around her.
Your actions today were too reckless.
I am doing this for you.
Okay, I have finished investigating this matter.
Can I leave?
No. One more thing.
Shen Kai's situation. You should help.
He has a girlfriend.
His girlfriend doesn't know about this.
Then you tell her.
I promised Shen Kai to protect this secret.
Why did you promise to keep it a secret?
I think...
I still need to help him hold onto a bit of a man's dignity.
No other intention?
No.
I don't think... this is logical.
Am I asking you the questions or are you asking me?
I'm sorry. I am a cop.
The game is over.
Your tie is quite nice.
For someone you like, we will take time
to experience things we've never experience before,
to change the self that is not good enough,
be willing to bear all their burdens for them.
Because you have someone you like, you can move forward without any hesitation.
But also because you don't want to see the one you like disappointed,
you have the strength to persevere and not give up.
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♫ The last wisp of sunset accompanied by the moonlight ♫
♫ Spilled onto your face ♫
♫ I close my eyes and imagine ♫
♫ The wind blows to sway the moon ♫
♫ The tree leaves rustling ♫
♫ The entire world is filled with your appearance ♫
♫ I lean on your shoulder and look into the distance ♫
♫ My glances are overflowing ♫
♫ I really want to collect everything ♫
♫ Remember the words you said ♫
♫ Have them sprout in my heart ♫
♫ A world with you in it is heaven ♫
♫ Make use of your wings and take me soaring, I’m not afraid even if the wind is strong ♫
♫ I have you by my side ♫
♫ Going over the highest wall ♫
♫ So we can see the brightest light ♫
♫ I am no longer anxious living in your heart, your voice echos unceasingly ♫
♫ Telling myself to be strong ♫
♫ You are my safe haven ♫
♫ During my most desperate moment, you returned ♫
♫ Make use of your wings and take me soaring, I’m not afraid even if the wind is strong ♫
♫ I have you by my side ♫
♫ Going over the highest wall ♫
♫ So we can see the brightest light ♫
♫ I am no longer anxious living in your heart, your voice echos unceasingly ♫
♫ Telling myself to be strong ♫
♫ You are my safe haven ♫
♫ During my most desperate moment, you returned ♫
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