A woman in a coma discovers the man who has loved her in the past and present.
Notable Actors/Actresses
Notable Actors/Actresses
Huang Zi Tao (Z.Tao): Lu Xun
Song Zu Er: Qian Wei
Jin Ze: Li Chong Wen
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Chinese Title
才不要和老闆談戀愛
[Ep1] “A Bad Start and An Instant Elimination”
Li Chong Wen points out that his tie is askew and Lu Xun says his assistant usually fixes his ties but she's been so busy from morning to evening that she hasn't been able to set foot in the office. So he leans over. Qian Wei, the assistant, naturally fixes his tie but Li Chong Wen's longer arms get there first. Lu Xun is shocked at this guy touching his attire.
Don’t Fall in Love With The Boss
Network: Tencent Video
Recapper: FanFanX
Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 5/5
First Impression: 5/5
FanFanX: No. 10! Got sucked into this one so fast! Run, don’t walk, to watch this series!! :) My recaps remain at an A but I honestly don’t think you need to read everything I’ve recapped to enjoy/watch this series. The best way to put it is - the surprises in this series are truly best left unsaid. I usually avoid time travel series because they’re either poorly done or too complicated for me to follow. But this one is unique (it's a different kind of "time travel"), and I was totally hooked by Ep3. Just enjoy the ride! I had wanted to write less but I seriously fell in love with the characters and stories, so here we are…XD A separate “Micro Recaps” post is available as well. Choose your own route. :)
Mini Recaps
Ten years ago, Qian Wei and Lu Xun attended Guanghua University together. He was always No. 1 and she was No. 2. Her ambition back then was eventually to become a secondary partner. But reality can be cruel. Currently, Qian Wei is Lu Xun's assistant at Zhan Ying Law Firm, where he's recently been made a secondary partner. Her monthly salary is less than his hourly rate, and this is her fourth year as his assistant. She asks for a raise but he denies it. She mentions that she's lost her hair and hasn't had a raise or a promotion. He points out that she doesn't have her practicing certificate as she hasn't passed her National Judicial Examination ("NJE"). Also, the big case they're working on is Morris' plagiarism case, but there's an issue with the evidence as it's gone missing.
Qian Wei has an IOU from Li Chong Wen, stating that he owes her three years. He had left for work back then and they've been separated since. She's meeting him tonight for a banquet and took the day off. Lu Xun convinces her to come in by reimbursing her taxi cab fare (when she normally takes the subway), and so begins another day of overtime for her. Lu Xun has been keeping tabs on her via GPS tracking on her phone, and he's got a little smile on his face as he's watching the little marker go around and around. Lawyer Wu notices what he's looking at. Later, she calls him to ask when she can stop working overtime. His response: “When I have a girlfriend.” She spent the day looking for the missing evidence, and has determined that the original character designs were created eight years ago. At this point, she persuades him to let her take some time off to take care of her personal matters first before going back to the office for work. Surprisingly he agrees to it, but he mentions that Li Chong Wen has returned as AES' legal consultant, so he knows that’s where she’s going.
Qian Wei shows up at the banquet but she’s denied entry because she’s wearing sneakers. Li Chong Wen rescues her by calling some higher-up to speak to the receptionist, and then buys the heels off of the receptionist. Once inside, he makes a comment about how she hasn't changed as she still doesn't like wearing heels. She notices that he’s changed a lot.
Qian Wei carries her bag close to her body as it has the evidence for their case, so when Li Chong Wen takes the bag from her, she protests. They’re interrupted by Lu Xun who says there’s evidence in there and Qian Wei is able to grab the bag back. Li Chong Wen then congratulates Lu Xun on his promotion as secondary partner. Lu Xun tells him that he's here because he heard that the plaintiff, Ruo Mei (vs. Morris) was also at this banquet.
Lan He, CEO and daughter of AES Group’s founder, announces their recent acquisition of an emerging game company, Ruo Mei, and introduces the new legal director who will handle the plagiarism lawsuit: Li Chong Wen. This is news to Qian Wei and Lu Xun who are then randomly asked to make a speech on stage, hopefully to publicly apologize and give up 2% of their shares, which will save them from going to court.
Lu Xun, being the boss and the representing lawyer for the defendant, Morris, handles the matter. He’s up on stage and describes that during this five-year period, Ruo Mei continued to be sued again and again for plagiarism. If Li Chong Wen thinks his statements are defamation, then he’s welcome to send a lawyer's letter to a lawyer. Lu Xun says every case he's taken on is justifiable and he's never lost a case, and he won't lose this one either. Then he leaves and takes Qian Wei with him.
Li Chong Wen runs after them after reprimanding Lan He that whatever she does, to leave her [Qian Wei] out of it. Li Chong Wei catches up to them and holds onto Qian Wei's other arm and tells Lu Xun to let go and that this is between him and Qian Wei. Lu Xun, still holding on, says he's her boss. Qian Wei shakes off both of their hands and walks away saying that she'll give Li Chong Wen two minutes. Li Chong Wen tells her that this evening was purely accidental. He had asked her to celebrate his promotion with him, and he hadn't expected Lu Xun to appear which provoked Lan He. Qian Wei is quietly fuming. She finally says AES' acquisition of Ruo Mei must have been underway two years ago. They had talked on the phone every week, so he knew about her taking on the Morris case. But he had never told her that he had been advising Ruo Mei. She had assumed that he had been missing their past relationship but, in fact, he had been trying to get information from her. Now she knows why "every tactic we used, every chain of evidence used, they always figured it out."
He asks her if "we" is her and Lu Xun. She just glares at him. He then says "you and I are we." He asks her why she thinks he's been working so hard all of these years - he's been trying to come back to her and he's done it now. He asks if that's not enough. She laughs bitterly at this and says "you've taken advantage of me to this extent. And you still want to talk about us?" She then says she has a question for him, "if this evidence in my hand helps you win the case, what will Ms. Lan give you? Give you fortune and fame? Fulfill your so-called dreams?" He looks away and clenches his jaw. As the legal director of AES, it's not up to him which company AES acquires. He yells that, in his head all he can think about is how he can give her a better life and how he can be with her forever. She laughs with tears in her eyes, and says he said that he wanted to be a good lawyer. After graduation, she didn't pursue a postgraduate degree, as she took on cases with him, and they started Chong Wei. She asks if he's asking her to give up her career. He puts his hands on her shoulders and asks if she could keep these two matters separate. He says if she can't pass the NJE, then she won't have a chance to advance in her firm. But she can trade her job with a monthly salary of only 6,000 RMB for shares that are worth millions, so why wouldn't she take it? He yells that this is meant to be "ours", and it's meant for "you and me". He then says she's a mere assistant of this case. She yells back what's wrong with being an assistant? She'll become a lawyer too in the future.
Lu Xun finally walks over and says the two minutes are up. He tells Li Chong Wen that if he'd like to continue the conversation with his assistant, please make an appointment with him first next time, but preferably after they win Morris' case.
Qian Wei: And let me get this straight for you today. From now on, "we" is you and Lan He, and me and Lu Xun. She puts her hand on Lu Xun's elbow. Li Chong Wen looks at Lu Xun and at her hand.
Lu Xun in sotto voce: How come I'm unaware of this?
Qian Wei with a scowl: I mean a work relationship.
Lu Xun blinking fastidiously: Ou, work relationship. Watch his micro expressions here.
Now Qian Wei asks Li Chong Wen if he's exerting power over others and thinks he's so cool to have bought these shoes. She then removes one and throws it at him and it bounces off into the water fountain next to them. Then she removes the other one and throws it at him yelling that she hates high heels. But she loses her footing and falls into the water fountain as Lu Xun grabs onto the bag, and only the bag. There’s evidence in there! Both guys just watch her fall in. Really, neither one of you could help her?
Afterwards, a soaking wet Qian Wei is heartbreakingly sobbing in Lu Xun's car. He hands over his jacket and she goes to press her snotty face into it, and he looks aghast at this and tells her that it was to wipe her bag as there's evidence in there. She just looks at him and asks if he's a human being. She's worked for him for four years and asks if he couldn't be a human being a second in front of her ex-boyfriend. He'd rather save the evidence than her. She says if she had drowned or been electrocuted, she would have come back to haunt him. He calmly tells her that he's her boss, not her boyfriend. It's not his place to save her. She then receives a text message from her best friend, Liu Shi Yun asking about her and Li Chong Wen getting back together. She says she'll work overtime with Lu Xun until she dies. She goes back to sniffling and Lu Xun reaches over and pats her on the neck and says to let it go. But then he pulls back his hand from the dampness and says that she still has to work overtime tomorrow, after all. OMG, this guy!
She sniffles and says she's not sad at all. After all these years with him, she's become hard-hearted. She thinks about that day four years ago when Li Chong Wen left her and she deletes him from her phone. Lu Xun drops her off at the office and offers her a pair of shoes. She asks if he's a human being as she assumes he wants her to wash them. He sighs and says they're for her to wear. She tries to refuse them, and he says they're new so she should wear them. She fears his kindness. It’s in case she steps on something and gets an infection, which would then be considered work-related injuries. He’s only reducing the risk of compensation. Back in the office at 11 p.m., Qian Wei puts the evidence in the safe at her desk and locks it up. She asks the only other employee, Mr. Wei, if he'd like to leave together and he says he'll likely have to sleep there tonight.
Now that everyone's caught up. We're back to the present day, with Lu Xun in Lao Tao's (his boss) office, who says that he told Lu Xun to remove Qian Wei from the case when they knew that Li Chong Wen was representing Ruo Mei. Lu Xun trusts Qian Wei. She would never betray him at work. Lao Tao tells him that the expired security footage in the law firm has been erased. Without evidence, how can he believe in her? How can they prove it was Mr. Wei who stole the documents from the safe before he resigned? What was a winnable case is now a sure loss. Lu Xun tells him that there are multiple solutions to everything. He guarantees that he will find new evidence. Lao Tao asks him why he's being so stubborn. The court will very likely freeze all of Morris' assets once the trial enters second hearing. He tells him that he can fight a lawsuit for three years but can the client afford to wait for three years? They've lost the key evidence. He asks how the law firm is going to explain to the client and bar association? Lu Xun yells that they don't need to report it. He'll bear all the responsibility and consequences as the lead lawyer.
Qian Wei arrives outside of Lao Tao's office with coffee and overhears their conversation. Lao Tao asks in a louder yelling tone, even if he is willing to take the blame, can he afford the consequences? Zhan Ying can't afford to accept a partner who loses the trust of his clients. Qian Wei knocks on the door and brings in their coffee. She says it's her fault for failing to secure and revise the evidence before the trial. So it's only right for her to resign. But she swears that she didn't do anything that went against the ethics of lawyers. She bows and leaves, but Lu Xun reaches out and holds onto her arm. He says he's her boss, and he didn't ask her to quit, so she can't leave. She turns around and tells him that she's just a legal assistant who failed her NJE. Choose the lesser of two evils. She leaves her keycard on Lao Tao's desk. Lu Xun is beyond frustrated. He asks Lao Tao why he has to yell. He says it was fine when he was yelling at him and asks why he didn't consider her feelings. They banter until Lao Tao gives up and leaves, but Lu Xun asks where he is going as it's his office. Lao Tao says ou, yes. Haha. So Lu Xun leaves.
Qian Wei walks home with her box of belongings and stops on the pedestrian bridge. She rubs the large ring on her left index finger and her father's voice rings in her head. He had told her that the ring was recommended to him by the guide in Tibet, and he had spent a fortune on it. The guide had told him "When your life doesn't go the way you want, turn this little wheel, and you'll turn the tide." She says out loud that he lied to her. There's no such thing as turning the tide. Suddenly, her father appears beside her and tells her that the ring may be fake but he's always been there for her and that's true. He tells her, so she lost her job, go get another one. So she broke up with her boyfriend, go find herself a new one. It's no big deal as she can start all over again. But how? She's already 28 years old. She talks about everything that's happened, and if she had stayed away from Lu Xun, if she had spent more time with him, would she - she turns to look at her father and he's gone. She's all alone on the pedestrian bridge and he was only an apparition in her mind. She continues sobbing.
[Ep2] “My Youth and Hairline are Back”
She’s day-drinking in a dessert shop, aptly named “Life is Not Bitter Dessert Shop”. Lu Xun finds her there because she used to come here when they were in school together. She never passed the NJE because her father had been rushed to the hospital that day and later died. Lu Xun tells her that he's here for her, and he'll stay by her side and face everything together with her. He makes her an origami helmet.
She tries to avoid attending the 2011 Law School Class Reunion but Liu Shi Yun and others find her and drag her away with them. At the reunion, they dig up all of their wishing bottles from 10 years ago, their first year in school. Qian Wei had written 109 wishes on a single sheet of paper and not a single one came true. I wouldn’t be able to think of more than 10! Liu Shi Yun had wished to switch to music school and perform in Melbourne, which was a tall order for someone who is tone-deaf. Lu Xun won’t share his, but tells them that he had wished for a wonderful romantic relationship, however, that person didn’t love him back. Her best friend mutters to her, “Well, the forever runner-up did not defeat the eternal champion but she has successfully made him stay single for the past 10 years. It’s a tie.” Qian Wei thinks that he must still harbor a crush on her friend/college roommate Mo Zi Xin.
Lu Xun then quotes the writer Maugham: "...there is a void in everyone's heart. However, the void can only be filled with a piece of the same shape. It may not be perfect, it may be distorted but if the void is not filled by that very person, this spot will always feel empty." And then he points to his own heart.
Qian Wei says, it was not filled back then, so someone will fix it soon, right? Then she runs to grab Mo Zi Xin's bottle and hands it to him. He asks why she's handing it to him, and suddenly her brother, Qian Chuan appears. He asks where Mo Zi Xin is and Lu Xun says that she’s on a business trip. Qian Chuan is Mo Zi Xin’s ex-boyfriend and Lu Xun was the class president, so the guys proceed to fight over this bottle. Qian Wei runs away and ends up at the temple, where she is drunkenly asking the gods why they didn’t grant any of her wishes. She slams down the paper and bangs her ring on a piece of furniture. Then it starts thundering out with flashes of lightning so she starts running away. She hears Li Chong Wen’s voice asking why she’s running as they’re not the bad guys. She repeats over and over that she’s not listening and then she ends up falling down a hole in the ground and becomes fully submerged in water. She is chasing after her ring.
When she wakes up, her face is pressed up against some papers on her desk. On her papers and the chalkboard, it reads “2011 Guanghua University School of Law Entrance Exam for New Students”. She notices Lu Xun, Mo Zi Xin and Liu Shi Yun are all in her class, too. She spots the date on Teacher Zhen’s watch: September 3rd, 2011. It’s the first day of school. She has nine minutes to complete her exam so she hurriedly writes down her answers. She manages to turn in her test before everyone else. How? And who remembers test answers from a decade ago? She then runs outside to celebrate having her youth back, and declares that she'll be successful this time.
Qian Wei then helps prevent an unfortunate accident from happening to Mo Zi Xin. In the past, the sprinklers had come on and Mo Zi Xin had ended up soaked in her white dress, making her clothes transparent which had led to some dreadful rumors. To prevent this from happening again, Qian Wei ends up turning Mo Zi Xin away from the sprinklers but accidentally knocks down Lu Xun in the process. He lands with his face right next to the sprinkler. He is understandably upset and she apologizes. But then she realizes that he’s just a young kid here, so she shouts that she will be at the top and beat him at everything. She then receives a text message from her father and realizes that he’s still alive as it’s 2011.
She starts saying that he's annoying and to stay away from her. He's confused as to how she knows him as they've never met before. She says she doesn't know him, not in the past, present or future. Lu Xun walks by and scolds her: 1) cheating on her test, 2) getting into a fight with a senior (Li Chong Wen is a sophomore), and 3) going over the wall to flee from campus. He says that she's violated all the rules in one day more than anyone else would in a year. She glares at him as he continues scolding her. She goes to try climb over that wall but then he pulls her by the sleeve of her shirt to force her to leave with him. The two continue squabbling as they're walking away. Li Chong Wen learns that her name is Qian Wei. Qian Wei returns to the dorms where she is roommates with the snappy and tomboyish Liu Shi Yun and sweet and feminine Mo Zi Xin. The girls bond over beers, courtesy of Liu Shi Yun.
Qian is so happy to see her father that she clings to his back like a little kid, and her mother tries to get her to get down but she refuses. It’s the school opening ceremony and Lu Xun notices that Qian Wei is missing. Outside, Dad is trying to give her the ring but she doesn’t want it. Lu Xun comes looking for Qian Wei but she refuses to go as she wants her father to go to the hospital for a checkup right now. Lu Xun says if they need any help in the future, his mother can help as she's a doctor. He then drags Qian Wei away with him but she resists going, so he finally just carries her towards the stairs and then drags her up them with him. Her parents are not far behind them.
Later, Qian Wei borrows steals cash right out of Lu Xun’s wallet to buy her father some kind of cherries, as it was something that he never go to try in the past. Her father receives a clean bill of health and she gives him the cherries. She then tries to convince her father to retire, which her mother agrees with. An annoyed Lu Xun shows up to ask her for the return of his money as he’s had to waste so much time on her and leaves. She is quite aggravated by him as well and declares to us “Be it in the year of 2022 or 2011, he is so annoying!”
[Ep3] “Steal Lu Xian’s Life Script”
Qian Wei is writing out plans and goals in her journal. There are a couple pages of to-dos and a page on stopping her father from dying of leukemia.
The crystal necklace that Mo Zi Xin wears is from Lu Xun, and they're childhood friends. She seems to have a crush on him. In the past, there was a bra thief on campus, and Qian Chuan was the one who caught him. But he ended up with an injury that took him off the map for nationals (swim team). It was also at this time that Qian Chuan had met and fell in love with Mo Zi Xin. Currently, Qian Wei thinks that Lu Xun likes Mo Zi Xin, so she adds to her journal, as a side project, to get them together.
Later, Qian Wei ends up catching the thief herself with a broom (and even jogging alongside him! lol) and Lu Xun ends up involved in this altercation. While her roommates are at the supermarket, and Qian Chuan sees Mo Zi Xin for the first time and he’s quite infatuated.
Qian Wei is hailed as a hero for catching the bra thief and known as the prophet. The results from the School of Law Entrance Exams are out: she's No. 1, and he's No. 2. She approaches him about helping him pursue Mo Zi Xin. He's not interested. She tells when he's still single 11 years later, he'll come crying and begging her. He gets this sick look on his face at the thought of knowing her for that long. Ha. Then he asks if she thinks he'll date her. She scoffs at this. She's been everywhere but she tells him it's because of Mo Zi Xin. She then he looks like a hedgehog before she leaves. lol! He touches his pompadour and says "Even if I'm a hedgehog, I'm a handsome hedgehog." She later beats him in the class election, so she's now president and he's vice president.
Qian Chuan installs a safety latch on the girls' door but Liu Shi Yun doesn't know who he is, so she beats him and detains him until the dorm mother arrives. Qian Wei, Liu Shi Yun and Qian Chuan all end up in trouble as he’s not allowed to be in the girls’ dorm. But it's her brother's fault! Teacher Zhen gives them their punishment: for them to go to the field and leap frog five laps while holding a chair above their heads. This way, they will avoid receiving a demerit on their school record. Lu Xun is assigned to supervise them. Mo Zi Xin later joins them for this punishment as she feels guilty for being the one who reported Qian Chuan to the dorm mother during the chaotic fight. At some point during the punishment, Qian Wei starts complaining about her back and Lu Xun actually piggybacks her for the remaining laps. But there's no jumping now... Qian Chuan follows suit with Mo Zi Xin on his back.
Afterwards, Lu Xun stays behind to rest on the grass with Qian Wei while the other three are running around the field. She tries to get him to go after Mo Zi Xin but he has no interest. I think he’s more interested in her.
Another day, everyone signs up for the debate team. Qian Wei and Lu Xun both want to be the new captain of the debate team. Li Chong Wen is the current captain of the debate team, so Qian Wei has no choice but to continue to have interactions with him. Teacher Zhang oversees this debate team, and he normally doesn't train female students. Qian Wei says that he'll make an exception for her - as she's not going to give up her career for love. She asks for a chance to prove herself with a spot on the debate team. She wins him over.
[Ep4] “The Matchmaker Has a Mind of Its Own”
Qian Wei and Lu Xun go head-to-head on the debate team. The current prompt for this round: Love or bread, which is more important?
LX: Bread is everywhere, whereas love is like a ghost. Many have heard about it before but not many have seen it. A thing is valued if it's rare and love is rare. Therefore, love is more important than bread.
QW: Love without money is just like a bunch of loose sand - it's gone without the wind blowing. Poverty consumes marriage and without bread, you can't even keep love going.
LX: Chasing after material desires keeps one away from true love.
QW: Descartes once said that desire awakens only to things that are thought possible. (Echoing Li Chong Wen's own thoughts.) When one doesn't have a mind of their own, why do they need love? Their life is meaningless. Furthermore, bread won't leave you but your lover may dump you.
LX: Love is a form of mental pleasure. Pursuing material things blindly will only lower one's standards.
The two eventually end up personally attacking each other on love and money. Li Chong Wen stops the round and announces that they're tied right now.
Afterwards, Li Chong Wen tells her in private what tomorrow's topic is. He tells her to keep this a secret or else they would both need to leave the debate team. She looks uncomfortable with this information but they're interrupted by Lu Xun, who assumes that they're on a date. Qian Wei decides to not say anything and just quickly leaves the room.
The next day before the start of the debate, Qian Wei stands up and says this match should be canceled as it's not fair. Lu Xun also stands up and says that before this debate, their seniors had given them the topic ahead of time. The night before, Qian Wei had called Lu Xun while he was writing a letter of complaint on Yu Tian, the female senior on the team. Teacher Zhang, Yu Tian and Li Chong Wen all smile at this. Yu Tian tells them that they have passed the ultimate test. When two competitors are given the same improper shortcut, the party who steps forward and reports to the authority is the talent they've been looking for. Teacher Zhang says that since the establishment of this debate team, this is the first time both candidates passed this ultimate test together. He's making an exception and announces both captain of the team, and new members will be divided into two teams.
Another day, Lu Xun and Qian Wei are playing charades against each other to assign members for Team Lu or Team Qian. Lu Xun is first but he's terrible at acting out the phrases. However Qian Wei knows the answers because she's had years of being his assistant and knows his micro expressions. (SZE has done an amazing job thus far with breaking the fourth wall and making it appear so natural. Seriously.) Lu Xun has scored zero points and Qian Wei has scored five points, so she's able to swap out some of her teammates, including Mo Zi Xin, for Liu Shi Yun instead. Li Chong Wen is up next and Qian Wei makes sure to help Lu Xun with the guesses. Li Chong Wen comments that she doesn't want to be guided by him, and she says a guy should be guided by another guy. Ha. Yu Tian says she's being disrespectful, but Li Chong Wen says that she'll liven up the debate team and is a good fit for his team. She's stuck with him.
Afterwards, Qian Wei tries to wait out the torrential downpour. When Li Chong Wen offers his jacket to her and to take her back, she rejects his offer and physically puts some distance between them. Lu Xun shows up behind them with an umbrella in his hand but he keeps his distance. Li Chong Wen then tells her that since the first day they met, he's felt that she doesn't like him. He wonders if he's offended her and will apologize for it if she'll tell him what it is. She says no, she enjoys walking in the rain, and he doesn't like it. She then says, “We’re not the same kind of people. There is no need for us to get along.” And then she runs out into the rain. Lu Xun hands the umbrella to Li Chong Wen and runs after Qian Wei. He follows her to grab the paperwork in her hand before he leaves in the opposite direction.
When she gets back to the dorms, she finds a ginger tea from Li Chong Wen with a note: "Don't catch a cold. Take care." He used to leave her all these handwritten sticky notes whenever he couldn’t be there for her, whenever he missed an important event in her life, which she thought, at the time, were an act of love. Until he left her and then these notes were all she had. She had finally realized it was a cage. Lu Xun shows up and interrupts her reverie to give her the topics for the debate tournament and he notices the note on her drink. She thanks him and leaves. It appears that Lu Xun had brought her some cold medicine but changes his mind and keeps it.
Qian Wei calls her father to ask for help as the topic is labor disputes. He tells her about a recent event at the factory, and this is how she finds out that he still hasn't retired. Qian Wei urges her mother to convince him to quit working at the factory.
The next day she persuades Lu Xun to go with her to her father's workplace - by luring him with a shopping trip for a new suit. At the suit shop, she tells a sob story to the salesperson, about her little brother, pointing at Lu Xun, losing his girlfriend who is getting married tomorrow. Heh.
Looking sharp in a new suit, Lu Xun waits for Qian Wei to appear in hers and when she does, his eyes follow her the entire time as she walks over to him. He finally compliments her: "You look pretty, in a mature way." Heh. She then picks out a tie for him and he says he can do it himself. He barely attempts to tie it before "letting" her tie it for him. She's quite fast at it (as she's had years of practice with tying his on a daily basis).
The two arrive in their power suits at the factory and immediately start taking photos, which draws the attention of an angry security guard demanding to know what they're doing. Qian Wei points out that the paint and engine oil used in this factory doesn't meet the standards, so they're here to take evidence. More security guards show up to physically drag them out, but the owner shows up and takes them into his office.
Qian Wei brings up the various environmental, safety and labor violations: benzene content exceeding the limits, failure to have protective measures for the workers, and workers are forced to work overtime. Lu Xun goes over the labor laws. Qian Wei hands the owner a business card from Zhan Ying Law Firm, which the guy doesn't has never heard of (as it wasn't established until the next year). Lu Xun tells him as there are so many law firms, so how could he know all of them. Suddenly, there's a knock at the door as someone from the court is dropping off a document. Qian Wei is nervously fidgeting while Lu Xun just calmly sips his tea. Mr. Liu, as a clerk of the court, walks into the office and he recognizes Lu Xun, as Lu Xun's father is a judge. He's here to notify the owner that the court has lifted the Order on Restriction of High Consumption, and needs to follow the repayment plan. The two men leave and Qian Wei says "life is good when your father is a judge". Lu Xun tells her that he'll become a judge in the near future. The owner returns and the two advise him that he should provide the proper equipment to protect the workers' from the high benzene levels, pay for injury insurance, and provide preventative measures. Since he hasn’t done any of this, he would need to compensate the employees and have time to meet the proper standards. They then present him with a settlement agreement. Lu Xun tells Qian Wei that he doesn't seem interested in settling, so he suggests filing a lawsuit immediately. The owner quickly says he'll consider it - he'll look at the settlement agreement in the next ten minutes, no, five minutes. How are law students able to even negotiate this into a legitimate agreement that's enforceable? My guess is that there would need to be an actual practicing lawyer to supervise and sign off on this.
Liu Shi Yun is in class for roll call and answers for both Qian Wei and Lu Xun. However, the instructor notices that a girl answered for Lu Xun. To avoid getting caught, she pretends to choke in class and "passes" out. She ends up being taken to the infirmary. She then tries to escape the room through a window but is caught by the young guy in a white lab coat.
[Ep5] “Destiny Doesn’t Fool Anyone But Me”
Liu Shi Yun is demurely listening to everything the medic student, Tang Lu, has to say. He gives her dark chocolate bar for her low blood sugar. Qian Chuan comes in with a leg injury and notices Liu Shi Yun is staring intently at the guy. He mutters "A tomboy could pretend to be sick just to pursue a guy." While she's preoccupied, Qian Chuan opens the bar of chocolate and starts eating it. She finally notices that he's eaten her chocolate and she proceeds to beat him. Bwahaha. More beatings.
After their negotiations, Qian family and Lu Xun are now celebrating Qian Dad's retirement at her parents’ house. Dad thanks Lu Xun for his help, and Qian Wei mutters that it was her idea. Mom asks about the soup and Qian Wei grabs the soup from the stovetop but it's quite hot. Lu Xun quickly grabs it from her and acts like everything's normal. Aiya! Both of them grabbed this hot pot barehanded! Qian Wei notices Lu Xun rubbing the burn on his hand under the table. Lu Xun then receives a call from his father asking about his girlfriend (the clerk told him), and he denies having a girlfriend. His father says that he needs to work harder as his mother is eager for grandchildren. Lu Xun pretends to have poor phone reception and hangs up on his father. Qian Dad asks if he's trying to pursue Qian Wei. The two deny this, and Lu Xun even tells him that he prefers girls with higher IQ, great personality, very gentle and girls who don't make trouble. Qian Wei asks what that is supposed to mean. Lu Xun says he's not implying that she's stupid, abnormal and likes making trouble. XD She whines to her father about him. Then she starts scolding Lu Xun for criticizing her inside her own home. She asks her father to beat him up, but Dad actually congratulates Lu Xun for knowing his daughter so well. Her father suggests that he help her one-on-one with her weaknesses. Lu Xun tells him not only does he need to help her, but he also needs to pull her up. XD She then starts imagining Mo Zi Xin and Lu Xun with a passel of kids running around, tugging on him as he's watching the news about her receiving an award for being a top lawyer. She starts laughing maniacally about this at the dinner table, which makes everyone look at her and wonder what's going on. Later she checks off the mission of preventing her father from getting leukemia as completed.
To celebrate their win at the 2012 Haizhou Cup Campus Debate Tournament, the team goes out for a meal. Qian Wei sees Li Chong Wen working at a seafood restaurant. In the past, she, her roommates and their other classmates had come by for a meal and discovered that he worked there. The classmates made sure to have him ready at their beck and call and they had even asked him to pay for the bill. She had offered to pay but he wouldn't hear of it. When everyone else left, she had "accidentally" spilled her drink on him so he had to leave to go clean up. When he had returned, she had left money on the table with a note: "Sorry. I soiled your shoes and clothes. This is for your laundry bill. Please take it.” This time, Qian Wei steers everyone clear of this restaurant and Li Chong Wen notices her act of kindness.
Liu Shi Yun is struck by an idea and goes to the school swimming pool. She jumps into the pool and starts flailing around so her knight, Tang Lu, can rescue her. Her plan is botched when Qian Chuan actually rescues her as she really can’t swim. She's livid that it's him instead of Tang Lu. Instead she ends up watching Tang Lu leaving with his friend. Qian Chuan then offers his assistance in helping her pursue Tang Lu, and in return, she gives him Mo Zi Xin's whereabouts. The "love alliance" is here!
Li Chong Wen waits for Qian Wei outside of class, and as a thank you for yesterday, wants to treat her to a meal. She says she has no appetite and says maybe next time as she's busy with the Student Council election. He then says she should run for the reserve committee member on the presidential team, and he's also part of that team. He offers to share his experience with her over a meal. She finally agrees and asks if she can invite a few people to join them.
They end up at the restaurant that he works at and she notices a blank spot on the large bulletin board covered in notes of one's love/crush. Back then, she and Li Chong Wen had made a drawing of themselves with their names on the note. Today, she just looks at the spot and he offers to put a note with a name on the board. Suddenly they're approached by some angry men - these loan sharks are here to collect on his late father’s debts. The loan sharks start destroying restaurant property, and one of the guys even goes to throw a plate of food at Qian Wei. Lu Xun suddenly appears and blocks the food from hitting her, and Mo Zi Xin shows up not long after. Lu Xun starts citing criminal law - intentionally hurting another person may be sentenced to a minimum of three years or more of prison. Then he says he'll call the police. The guy says he'll punch him, too. Lu Xun says that the same goes for threatening someone. The guy tries to pick up something to throw at him and Lu Xun also says it's the same for destroying private property. The loan sharks finally leave. The owner is very angry at Li Chong Wen, and remains so even when he offers to pay him for the damage. The owner says it's not enough even if he deducts his salary for half a year. Lu Xun offers to pay for the damage but Li Chong Wen says it's his own fault. Mo Zi Xin tells him to give up his inheritance as his father left these debts behind. He says his father not only left him these debts, but also left him with a home, his simple and kind character, and everything he cherished when he was alive. Those are the most important things in his life and he can't give them up. He admits he has a poor background but he's not ashamed of it as he earns every penny of his tuition fees and living expenses by working, taking part-time jobs and taking a scholarship. He doesn't rely on anyone to get to where he is, and he believes that if he works hard, he can change his destiny and escape poverty. In the future, he hopes to bring hope to people of his background. Qian Wei says they won't tell anyone about what happened today. Then they leave him alone to clean up the mess.
That evening Qian Wei tells Mo Zi Xin that Lu Xun is asking to go roller skating with her tomorrow. Mo Zi Xin agrees to go. The next day, Liu Shi Yun with long hair extensions, tells Qian Chuan about the outing and gives him a pair of pink roller skates. Qian Chuan tells her that Tang Lu has been practicing acupuncture recently and needs guinea pigs. She then offers her body to help Tang Lu. Yikes. Nope.
Qian Wei is forced to teach Lu Xun how to skate. He ends up skidding into Qian Chuan who gets pushed into Mo Zi Xin. Lu Xun spends some time clinging onto Qian Wei and whines that he doesn’t know how to skate (lol, his whine!) before she leaves him alone with Mo Zi Xin. He continues calling after her that he just can't do this as he's moving around so slowly. Wanting to create a more romantic ambience for them, she leaves and returns with a bubble gun. She turns on the gun and becomes nearly blinded by the bubbles.
[Ep6] “Five-Year Relationship, Three-Year Practice”
After a moment, Qian Wei gets out of his embrace and ask why he said that he didn't know how to skate. He says he was just messing with her as he wanted to know how good she was at roller skating. She pushes him over to be right next to Mo Zi Xin and says she'll have the bubbles blowing around them. He insists on guiding (pushing) her around the rink as the bubble gun goes off. Meanwhile, I'm thinking about the hazards of soapy bubbles on a skating rink. lol
Qian Wei overhears her brother's conversation with someone about the lockers being rigged. So when Mo Zi Xin asks Qian Chuan to skate with her, Qian Wei uses a hairpin to pick the lock. Lu Xun tries to stop her but then all of the locker doors suddenly open and a bunch of balloons start flying out. He teases her for preparing a surprise for him, so the two start arguing and Qian Wei pelts balloons at him. (~4:05, His reaction is too cute! All 'bout that timing.) Qian Chuan comes over to angrily to yell at his sister for ruining his surprise for Mo Zi Xin. The three then start throwing balloons at each other as Mo Zi Xin just watches nearby.
Afterwards, Qian Wei sends her brother off in a cab in an effort to force Lu Xun to keep Mo Zi Xin company. Mo Zi Xin says her chauffeur is here and Qian Wei tries to get him to go with her but he refuses to go. The two continue arguing about the Student Council election and he even says that he's only friends with Mo Zi Xin and has no idea why she's insisting on pushing them together. She makes a bet with him - if she wins then he has to follow her instructions on pursuing Mo Zi Xin. And if he wins, he can do whatever he wants. Mo Zi Xin isn't actually getting into a car but walking by her house which appears to be sealed and has a "for sale" sign out front.
Qian Wei has several proposals for the Student Council to consider: Campus Bike Rental, Self-Service Power Bank Rental, and Poor Student Aid Institutional Reform. Liu Shi Yin notices the last one as being something related to Li Chong Wen, so Qian Wei writes in Lu Xun's name instead of her own. She then asks Li Shi Yun to submit the proposals for her. After Lu Xun submits his, Liu Shi Yun sneaks in the Poor Student Aid with Lu Xun's name and removes the original one submitted by him. She gives an update to Qian Wei outside of the bathroom, which is overheard by Lu Xun. The next day, the only proposal submitted by Lu Xun is Umbrella Rental (one guess as to why he suggested this...), and the rest are credited as hers.
The new members of the Student Council are announced which include Qian Wei and Lu Xun. While they're getting their group photo taken on stage, Qian Wei has Lu Xun lean over to ask him about being speechless about being defeated. He admits that she won and he lost. She then mutters that she never expected him to admit defeat.
Meanwhile, Li Chong Wen is making a storm glass with the inscription, "When I looked back, you were the sun and the rain”. When he gives it to Qian Wei, he tells her that she said that she likes to be in the rain. He admits that it's not that he must use an umbrella when it's raining. The most important thing is the person beside him when it's raining. He tells her that this is a thank you gift for what she did at the restaurant and for the Poor Student Aid Institutional Reform proposal. She says it's good that the proposal helped him out but she didn't create it just for him and she didn't do much at the restaurant. She rejects his gift and tells him that she avoids him because she understands him. He asks why. She tells him that he wants to be a good lawyer but then he realizes that justice can't turn into cash. In the future, he'll turn into the person he hates the most - a selfish person, who would rather enjoy the food of a rich person's banquet than give the poor a pound of rice. Li Chong Wen doesn't believe it would happen. Qian Wei tells him that everyone dreams of being a good lawyer. But their dreams shouldn't be like this storm glass. Everyone has moments when they feel vulnerable but not them. They have to be stable and strong all the time so they can provide shelter to people who are facing difficulties. Those who practice law must end conflicts and do away with crimes. She also tells him to remember to use his so-called "professional ethics" and "procedural justice" to forgive himself. He tells her to remember that he, Li Chong Wen, will never do that. It turns out that Lu Xun has been listening to this conversation from the doorway. Li Chong Wen shoves the storm glass into her hands and says that no matter what, he still needs to thank her. He leaves and passes by Lu Xun at the door.
Lu Xun tells her that it seems that she won't need the umbrella service in the future. She goes to leave but he asks her if she put his name on her proposal to avoid any suspicion. She admits that she just wanted to avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings. He brings up the ginger tea, a storm glass and a meal - is there a misunderstanding on his part? He tells her it's okay for her to be in a relationship at this age. She tells him that she's only focusing on her career and how to earn money. He asks if she doesn't want to be in a relationship, and she replies that it'll drain them of their money. She doesn't have such worldly desires before she becomes successful in her career. He then says to forget about the date then, and she says he has to ask out Mo Zi Xin. He says didn't she just say relationships are a waste of money? She says it's his money, so why would she care?
The next day, Lu Xun and Qian Wei meet up at Life is Not Bitter Dessert Shop. He looks over her notebook with her detailed notes on dating for him, and he wonders if she’s using this as an excuse to date him. She wonders why he said he’s not interested in going out on dates but he’s taking this more seriously than law lessons. These two. lol
Two lattes arrive at their table and Qian Wei tells him to make sure to order Mo Zi Xin a latte so when she takes a sip there will be foam on her lips. And then he can use his hand to wipe away the foam on her lips. She demonstrates for him by sipping her latte and he immediately reaches over to wipe the foam off of her lips. She's astonished as to how quickly he understood that. His expressions here are just the best. Hehe. He tells her that it's outdated but then he takes a sip of his latte and tells her to wipe it off his lips. She shoves a napkin onto his mouth and says it looks like he is foaming at the mouth. He just laughs at this. Next, she takes him to the batting cages, where he complains about doing this as he has no interest. She says he needs to win her over with his charm. He says Mo Zi Xin wouldn't know how to do this - and Qian Wei says if she did then he won't get to teach her. Qian Wei ends up having to teach him, as he's quite awful at it. He asks how she's so good at it. She recalls that in the future, she used to go to the batting cages as a way of letting off steam - and had imagined that she was whacking the bat at Lu Xun's head. She starts laughing maniacally. XD He smacks her on the neck to get her to snap out of it. She continues forcing him to practice.
Finally, they end up at a bakery where they need to make a cake. She explains that as it’s an intimate process, so when Mo Zi Xin returns home later with a slice of the cake they made together, imagine how happy she'll be when tastes it. She then says that she’ll show him how but her cake is a failure - it's quite burnt. So they make a second one, and his cake turns out perfect. Then they frost and decorate it. She tastes a slice of cake and ends up with frosting on her lips and he wipes it off with one hand and then smears more frosting on her face with his other hand. XD The two end up chasing each other around the bakery, threatening to put more frosting on each other.
This entire day, Qian Wei had asked Liu Shi Yun distract Qian Chuan from pursuing Mo Zi Xin, which she achieves by insisting on having her swim lesson today, May 20. So specific. Mo Zi Xin returns to the dorm room that evening and Qian Wei quickly mentions that Lu Xun did a lot of preparation to date her today. Mo Zi Xin replies that she and Lu Xun are only friends. She tells them to stop misunderstanding them as she doesn't want him to be awkward around her in the future. The two girls assume that she rejected him. However, she still clutches at her crystal necklace.
Later, Lu Xun texts Qian Wei saying that he didn't succeed. She replies that she'll see him at the dessert shop tomorrow. Mo Zi Xin is crying in bed and rubbing the crystal necklace. And a sleeping Liu Shi Yun is muttering about Tang Lu.
The next day, Lu Xun tells Qian Wei that he and Mo Zi Xin are just friends. Then he asks her to stop being their matchmaker. She says that's impossible as her plan was perfect. I think it was perfect but his target is someone else. He sighs and tells her that when two people are not fated to be together, it's useless even if you force them. She tells him to not be sad and that she'll treat him to whatever he wants at this dessert shop today. He says it sounds like she's fallen out of love often, and she says not exactly. It's just whenever she would lose to a particular person, she'd come to this dessert shop. He starts looking sad and so she feeds him some dessert. He accepts this with a hint of a smile. I think he’s getting what he wants now - her attention.
[Ep7] “Can My Ex Not Love Me?”
Qian Wei asks if he didn't make any effort. He says he booked a dinner spot and movie tickets. He then suggests tossing everything out and Qian Wei protests. She finally says she'll go with him as she's already his matchmaker and will help him out until the very end. Unbeknownst to her, the shop owner is encouraging Lu Xun with a thumbs up, which he acknowledges with a quirk of his eyebrows.
Now they're at a steakhouse, and Qian Wei keeps bringing up Mo Zi Xin. Lu Xun asks her to stop asking as it hurts his heart every time she asks. He claims to have no appetite and essentially forces her to cut her own steak into smaller pieces and feed him herself. He then says that he has a surprise for her. He gets up and whispers to her that they’re doing a dine-and-dash and he grabs her to run out of the restaurant. They finally stop running and she tells him that he's ruining his image, and reminds him that they're both law students. He replies that she advised him to create heart-skipping moments and unforgettable memories during dates. She's insistent on them returning to pay the bill until he pulls out the receipt from his pocket along with a pair of movie tickets. She then proceeds to beat him all the way to the movies. Heh.
They end up not finishing the movie because she had looked up spoilers. Haha. She finds out that the protagonist ends up with his childhood friend and not his assistant, which Qian Wei finds to be encouraging for him. Lu Xun says childhood friends are hard to find, and if it were him, he would surely choose the assistant. XD So meta! Qian Wei insists that he's predestined to be with the childhood friend, and never with the assistant. She then goes to get some ice cream for them, and she's approached by two very drunk men. One of the guys puts his hand on Qian Wei's arm which makes Lu Xun walk up and swats it away. He then moves them away to speak to them in private, and eventually the two men leave. Qian Wei asks what he said to make them leave. He says he told them that she looks ugly after removing her makeup, so she's not worth the fuss. She doesn't appreciate this. XD
Qian Wei ends up being one of the people in charge of the union party, alongside Li Chong Wen (he's the one who recommended her). For the event, Qian Wei has a seating arrangement in place to ensure that Lu Xun is sharing a boat with Mo Zi Xin. He tells her that he's afraid of water and doesn't know how to operate a boat. Nonetheless, she forces him to go with Mo Xi Zin. But then Li Chong Wen shows up and she's stuck with him because Liu Shi Yun went on a boat with Tang Lu, instead of Li Chong Wen. They're also saddled with a third wheel, Qian Chuan. She finds out that her brother had used his relationship to her, to get permission to join this outing. (He's in athletics department, but this a law department event.)
In the past, Li Chong Wen and Qian Wei were on a boat together for this event. Due to another boat bumping into them, he had kissed her cheek, which everyone witnessed. This time, Qian Wei wears a huge facemask to avoid any misunderstandings - and claims that she has the flu. Three guys in a boat are rushing over to get closer to Mo Zi Xin but they end up colliding with Qian Wei's boat. In her determination to avoid an accidental kiss by him, she pushes Li Chong Wen away from her - but he falls into the water. He can't swim! Later, the guys try to perform CPR on Li Chong Wen as the medic volunteer (Tang Lu) is too far away. Those chest compressions are so pathetic. The hands need to be stacked on top of each other, not side-by-side. *facepalm* Qian Wei very reluctantly offers to resuscitate him but Lu Xun stops her and volunteers himself for the job as he knows CPR. Afterwards, Li Chong Wen thanks Lu Xun, who tells him to not show his face to him - especially not his lips. lol
Their next stop is the haunted house tour. Qian Wei intends to have Lu Xun go inside with Mo Zi Xin, and she’ll cling to her brother on account of her night blindness. Inside the house, her brother runs off without her and she's actually afraid as she can't see well, and clings to someone who she presumes is her brother but it's actually Lu Xun! Initially, Mo Zi Xin and Liu Shi Yun cling to each other but then Liu Shi Yun makes sure Mo Zi Xin goes with Qian Chuan instead. She then ends up with Tang Lu who explains the skeletal system to her during this excursion. She decides to pretend to be scared of the fake monsters, as an excuse to cling to him.
Qian Wei is continuing to boss around her "brother" who hasn't uttered a single word. At some point, she even swats at his bottom for being a scaredy cat - while she's the one clinging to him. She then starts telling her "brother" that Lu Xun may not look it but is a scrappy fighter. XD He stops moving to glare at her and she swats at his bottom several times to get him to keep walking! Lu Xun's eyes just bulge in shock from her outrageous behavior. LMAO But she thinks it's her brother! They finally get to the end of the haunted house tour, and when they're in a well-lit area, she finally sees the person she's been clinging to. Lu Xun sardonically informs her that the person she's been clinging to and touching has been him. She apologizes and tries to run off to find her friends but he won't let her off that easily. He wants compensation. lol
He asks that she win him a prize (an out-of-print book) at this hoop-throwing game. Back then, she had won him the puppy, but he turned out to be quite allergic to dogs. So they had ended up going to the hospital. Qian Chuan had taken advantage of that window of opportunity and confessed to Mo Zi Xin. Qian Wei had also paid a large sum for the book to compensate Lu Xun. Today, he's unable to win any prize and lets her have a go with the last hoop, and she wins the puppy. She just rolls her eyes in total exasperation at this. lol! Lu Xun can't believe she actually got a prize with only one try. The guy brings over the dog and she tells him to keep it away as Lu Xun is allergic. Lu Xun is surprised that she knows this. She asks to leave the dog with the guy and sends Lu Xun to wait in line for the Ferris wheel. She then buys the book for 250 RMB and asks to have the dog sent to stay at their homestay.
On the Ferris wheel, she gives him the book and tells him to cherish it as she spent 250 RMB* on it and it's worth double that price (500 RMB, what she owed him). He looks at the book and tells her to stay in law. He shows her the price printed on the book - it’s only 50 RMB! Haha. She tries to get the book back but he refuses and says since she's spent her time negotiating for this, her silver tongue is worth at most 500 RMB. lol From this vantage point, Qian Wei is quite intent on finding his true love, Mo Zi Xin, with binoculars. He tells her "true love will show up eventually. It's meaningless if you search for it. The thing that you find might not be true love at all. You might think that it's true love, but it's not." He tries to get her to stop looking but she gets annoyed and tells him to knock it off. He then tells her, "Sometimes, your true love is right beside you, do you know what I mean?" No, she doesn't because she’s so dense!! She continues looking through the binoculars and he asks if she's even listening and tries to block her view again but she shoves his hand away and mutters to herself about what color Qian Chuan is wearing today.
*[She bought the book at 250 RMB and calls it Lu Xun’s price because 250 in Chinese = “stupid person”. But then she turns out to be dumber when it’s actually 50 RMB.]
At the end of this ep, we find out what Lu Xun actually said to those drunk guys at the ice cream stand. He had pointed out that their company name is on their badges and they're both wearing wedding rings. While it's fine for them to go drinking, but are they willing to commit public indecency and molest a woman in front of a lawyer? One of the guys asks why it matters to him. Lu Xun pulls the guy down to say directly into his ear to say, "She's my girlfriend. Don't you think this has something to do with me?" (~41:04) Whoa!!!
[Ep8] “The Cursed Get-Together”
The group end up playing the Werewolf card game but with alcohol. (You have to suss out who the werewolf is, and the game goes on for several rounds until either the villagers win or the werewolves win.) Qian Wei ends up having to drink for several rounds because Lu Xun keeps picking on her. Li Chong Wen furtively pours out a bottle of alcohol and replaces it with water and later pours a glass for Qian Wei. But he's caught by the moderator. He volunteers to drink for her but the moderator declares that they both need to drink for breaking the rules. At this point, Lu Xun reaches over and drinks the beer for her as Li Chong Wen drinks his.
It’s late at night and with Qian Chuan's help, Liu Shi Yun confesses to Tang Lu by giving him a set of acupuncture needles and asks if she can be his acupuncture rat forever. He holds her hand and tells her that he shouldn't let a girl confess first and admits that he likes her, too. He kisses her on the forehead. Later, Qian Chuan confesses to Mo Zi Xin but she rejects him. It's not due to his lack of effort, but she's actually heartbroken and until she's healed she can't like anyone else. She also values her friendship with Qian Wei and doesn't want to hurt her in the process. Liu Shi Yun consoles him over beers.
Meanwhile, Qian Wei wakes up to a playful puppy and realizes that she's having some type of allergic reaction to it as she has red spots on her arms. She looks for her brother in his room but wakes up Lu Xun instead. She discovers that Liu Shi Yun, Tang Lu and Qian Chuan are all missing. She starts freaking out about Lu Xun missing his chance with Mo Zi Xin. He's actually more concerned about taking her to the hospital. At the hospital, Qian Wei is happy to find out that Qian Chuan was rejected by Mo Zi Xin. The doctor tells her that she didn't have an allergic reaction but they're flea bites. She's prescribed an ointment and Qian Wei asks if the doctor can apply it to her back for her. The doctor tells her to ask her boyfriend, and Lu Xun quickly leaves to get the prescription filled. The doctor comments that her boyfriend is handsome and considerate as he didn't look at his phone the entire time. He's so devoted to her, so cherish him well. Qian Wei says he's not her boyfriend, just a classmate. The doctor replies that he must have a crush on her then.
On their walk back to their homestay, Qian Wei starts scratching her arms so Lu Xun piggybacks her so she can't scratch her arms as easily. She's realizing he's more loyal and reliable than he appears on the surface. She asks him if she's heavy. He says, to him, the weight is just right. The doctor's words are ringing in her head so she asks if he has a crush on her. He recalls their previous conversation about dating being a waste of money, and she has no interest in it, so he says no. These two. She asks if there's anything he wants as repayment for tonight and he says xing xing (star) but she hears Xin Xin (as in Mo Zi Xin). So she agrees to take care of it for him.
Back in school, Qian Wei decides to submit a paper for publication in the “Legality Vision”, so she adds "6. Snatch Compete fairly for paper publication opportunity" to her journal. Back then, Lu Xun had been the only one to submit a paper and had been offered an internship due to the exposure.
Wang Ruo Gu, a visiting professor and well-known lawyer is their guest speaker today. Qian Wei mutters that his name Ruo Gu means modesty, but he's actually sanctimonious. He also offers the class a chance at a potential job opportunity at his company. The students are split up into teams of twelve, to run a legal aid awareness clinic in different neighborhoods.
To her chagrin, Li Chong Wen ends up assigned to the same neighborhood as her, and he even brings her breakfast. The public flock to the guys' tables but avoid approaching any of the girls' tables. Li Chong Wen diverts some of the people to hers, by praising her as the class president of 2011 class, her attentiveness, experience in social practice, and ability to achieve results with minimal time.
[Ep9] "Lawyers End Disputes While Lawmakers Turn Public Away from Evil"
Two kids show up at her table as they're fighting over a doll. Qian Wei asks them which is more important - their friendship or the doll. The kids reply at the same time - the doll and continue tugging on the doll. Li Chong Wen's solution is to get them two identical dolls from a claw machine. While they’re gone, Lu Xun calmly tells the kids about private property rights as he gives them one a paper peacock and the other a frog. The kids are peacefully hugging when Li Chong Wen and Qian Wei return with the dolls. Qian Wei notices Lu Xun's table is covered in various pieces of origami. He then gives her a special one - a pig. XD
During their lunch break, Li Chong Wen returns with a bunch of dolls from the claw machine, including the tiger kitten doll that Qian Wei had mentioned she liked. He's also brought her a milk tea drink. At this point, a jealous Lu Xun gets up from his seat and rudely snatches the drink from Li Chong Wen’s hand to have the first sip and then says that's it delicious and thanks him for knowing him so well. Just listen to his tone! Li Chong Wen removes his glasses to stare at him and then stands up to calmly tell him that Qian Wei missed her lunch earlier when she was with him at the claw machine, so that's why he brought back a milk tea for her.
An old woman shows up at Qian Wei's table and says that she's missing a bunch of cash. Inside the envelope, Qian Wei finds notes that say she's saving money for her grandson. Her grandson shows up to take her home and Qian Wei recognizes him. In the past, the police had found 30,000 RMB in the grandson's backpack. Due to the large sum of cash, he was then taken to the police station, and the woman didn't believe that her good grandson would steal from her. At that time, Qian Wei had seen all the handwritten notes fall out of the grandson's backpack.
She asks Lu Xun to distract the woman first, and then she quickly removes the wad of cash from the grandson's backpack. Lu Xun takes grandma with him and Qian Wei confronts the grandson about the cash. She gets him to agree to write a guarantee letter and sign it. And then to promise to not repeat the mistake again. While writing this letter, he tries to bribe her with 2,000 RMB which she refuses and threatens to call the police right now. He continues writing, and she tells him that she'll keep the letter and if he does it again, she'll make sure he gets arrested. Once he's done, she returns the money to him, and he goes to retrieve his grandmother, but he's glaring at Qian Wei as he’s leaving. Both Lu Xun and Li Chong Wen notice this look, and Li Chong Wen tails the guy from a distance.
Lu Xun and Qian Wei have a discussion about justice. She then asks why he chose to study law and he said he had to draw lots, because his parents were arguing over it and he couldn't decide. So he decided to be a judge. She thinks to herself why did he become a lawyer instead of a judge then. He tells her that he believes that one day, she'll become a great lawyer. When Qian Wei had interviewed for a job at Zhan Ying Law Firm, she had been told that passing the NJE was the basis criteria for entry and she hadn't even met that requirement. But Lu Xun had stopped her at the elevators with an employment offer as his assistant. He had told her then that she'd be a great lawyer some day.
The bad grandson is now discussing the plan, with two other guys, to grab Qian Wei and beat her up as he wants that piece of paper. Li Chong Wen overhears this and threatens to call the police. He makes a mental note of the surveillance camera above them, and then confronts the guy face-to-face, and provokes the guy into attacking him first. He throws back a punch but it's hardly an equal fight as it's three guys against one. Lu Xun walks by and acts like he's only a bystander. He then watches Li Chong Wen fight off the three guys, and just gives him verbal pointers. lol Poor Li Chong Wen! At some point, Lu Xun even looks at his watch and tells Li Chong Wen that he can do it and to hang in there. When the bad grandson tries to attack him with a brick, Lu Xun finally physically intervenes and suddenly the police show up. Lu Xun says that he had reported it and he's a witness. Li Chong Wen is pretty angry that he didn't help him during the fight.
Afterwards, outside the police station, the two guys talk about what happened - the guy is being locked up for theft and assault. Lu Xun hands him some medicine for his wound. Li Chong Wen knows that Lu Xun did this for Qian Wei. He tells Lu Xun that "at least the milk tea is worth it." Ha! The two then argue about the meaning of law and upholding justice.
The guys return and Qian Wei notices Li Chong Wen's disheveled appearance and the wound on his arm. Lu Xun makes the excuse that they had to do an on-site investigation for a neighbors' dispute and Li Chong Wen had been in a rush and fell off the bike.
Wang Ruo Gu offers Li Chong Wen a job as his assistant for the Qing Yun Project under AES Group. Qian Wei soon realizes this is the start of his involvement with AES. Wang Ruo Gu tells him that AES plans to help young lawyers set up their own business. Li Chong Wen says he'll think about it. Qian Wei tells him to be careful of what AES offers to him. He asks Qian Wei if she's worrying about him. She denies this and even physically backs away from him. Lu Xun interrupts them to ask her about her notes. Wang Ruo Gu's wife, Yuan Qiao, shows up with snacks for everyone. Qian Wei notices her flinching at the slightest touch and then she remembers their interaction in the past.
Back then, Li Chong Wen had told her to not meddle in their business. Li Chong Wen had worked on Wang Ruo Gu's divorce and Qian Wei had asked if he had known about his abuse of his wife. She suffered from schizophrenia due to domestic violence. The two had argued about this and Qian Wei had said that she wanted to help the weak, but it was the opposite in this case. He admitted that he knew it was immoral but he'd come this far because of Wang Ruo Gu, and that included the setup of Chong Wei Law Firm. He had told her that Yuan Qiao had no evidence of the abuse as she never reported it nor sought medical attention. During this argument, she had found Li Chong Wen's Employment Agreement for AES as a legal consultant, and in essence, giving up on Chong Wei. He had told her that he had been looking for the right time to tell her. She had argued with him over work ethic needlessly as his dream had changed. He had told her that she was still his dream. But her innocence and passion would be destroyed by society. She had said even if she was torn to pieces, at least she would have her conscience. She had then thrown down her badge and left.
Today, Li Chong Wen and Qian Wei offer to escort Yuan Qiao to her car. We find out that she is being physically and mentally abused by Wang Ruo Gu, and the two have a young son who sees all of this. Qian Wei asks if she needs to go to the hospital for the wound on her arm. She makes the excuse that she injured herself while cooking. Li Chong Wen recalls Wang Ruo Gu's job offer and weighs it against Qian Wei's previous words about him not using "work ethics and procedural justice as an excuse to forgive himself and hurt others." Before she's out of their sight, Li Chong Wen tells Yuan Qiao that if she sustains an injury again, she should report it to the police and get a medical examination. He tells her that one day she may not be able to take it anymore and she will lose it all then. Qian Wei tells her that she has their numbers and they would help her out. Yuan Qiao only thanks them and continues walking. Li Chong Wen tells Qian Wei that he doesn't want to become the person she'd warned him about becoming. (Ep6) She brings up Super Mario going through all the levels collecting mushrooms and fighting monsters and becoming strong and powerful, but forgetting his mission was to save the princess. Li Chong Wen asks if she's the princess. She's the princess' father.
On their bus ride together, Lu Xun asks Qian Wei about Yuan Qiao, and she confirms that she's being abused. He tells her that his father knows many attorneys who can help. She asks him how he would rule on this case as a judge: the husband has all of the evidence and none of it is in the victim's favor. He can only judge the cases on legal procedures. He can only rely on the contemporaneous evidence and their arguments in the court when he makes the decision. Procedural justice versus substantive justice. Procedural justice focuses on carrying out decisions according to the statement of the law, whereas substantive justice is interested in probing whether or not the laws are just themselves. Are fairness and justice the same thing? This also goes back to Lu Xun and Li Chong Wei's earlier argument.
[Ep10] “Leukemia, Go Away”
Qian Wei wants to create a public legal aid platform (an idea that wasn't ever supported by Li Chong Wen). She wants to help the public, even with trivial matters, so fairness and justice isn't swallowed up by ignorance, and Lu Xun is supportive.
With Qian Chuan's help, Liu Shi Yun gets ready for her first date with Tang Lu. She shows up in a white dress (so unlike her) and her long hair has now been straightened. They're at a western cuisine restaurant, but they're interrupted by the smell of luosifen (her favorite food) and Tang Lu makes sure it's known that he loathes it. He describes the process of bamboo shoot fermentation and compares the smell to human poop. He haughtily tells her that he won't allow his girlfriend to consume a lowly dish like that. Afterwards she won't let him send her home, as she's actually still starving after their expensive but tiny-portioned meal. She ends up joining Qian Chuan and his friends for luosifen, but of course the soup splatters onto her white dress. XD
Qian Dad has been diagnosed with leukemia. Qian Wei assigns her brother to keep their mother company at home, while she stays in the hospital with their father. On their way back to campus, the street lights are all out on the stairs and Lu Xun carefully guides her down them as she's busy on the phone with her brother. Her brother admits that he's scared of losing their father. She tells him that their father will be fine but then she breaks down crying on the landing of the stairs, and she's consoled by Liu Shi Yun and Mo Zi Xin.
Lu Xun and Qian Wei return to the hospital as her father tries to use a knife to pare apples for his wife but is severely reprimanded by the nurse as he could cause unnecessary bleeding. On another evening, her father goes missing and she finds him trying to escape the hospital to see her mother for their wedding anniversary. She orders Lu Xun to make him get down from the wall, and her father tells him to take her away, or to at least give him a good push. XD The solution: Video chat with Mom and Lu Xun at home, while Dad and Qian Wei stay at the hospital.
Dad frets over the cold weather upsetting Mom's stomach and worries about not being able to make her Chinese yam porridge. During this chat, Qian Wei and Lu Xun exchange text messages and she thanks him for everything today. Off-camera, Lu Xun looks up how to make the yam porridge.
The next day, to her surprise, Li Chong Wen waits in line in Qian Wei's stead for her father's ultrasound scan. To get the old ladies behind them to acquiesce to letting Qian Wei take his spot in line, he tells them that she's his girlfriend.
At home, Lu Xun is making the porridge and his mother tells him that he should wear gloves for the yam as it'll make his hands itch. He says he doesn't have time and continues chopping. She wants to meet Qian Wei. Then she goes on about him getting married after graduation, having a baby and learning medicine together. He's had enough and finds a way to get rid of her.
LX speaking very fast:
行行行
见见见你现在能不能别跟我说那些我在这切东西
万一我把手给切断了怎么办你早上起来牙都不刷你就跑过来跟我说话你赶紧先去收拾收拾你收拾收拾
Fine, fine. Can you please not talk about it right now? I'm cutting things here. What if I cut myself? You woke up and didn't even brush your teeth before you came to talk to me. You should go and wash your face. Go, go! LOL (~36:31, 68 Chinese words in 7 seconds.)
To his shock, this earns him a hearty smack on the shoulder and a scolding for being naughty. Sassing one's mother usually earns a good beating. She tells him that he's being exactly like his father but she finally leaves him alone in the kitchen. He scratches his hands but happily continues cooking the porridge.
Qian Wei thanks Li Chong Wen for his earlier help. He tells her he's helping her as he can empathize with the loss of his own father. He's brought her a flash drive with a video recording of a teacher's lecture. Lu Xun sees their tête-à-tête and gives the porridge to the family but says it's from the cafeteria. Qian Wei returns to the room and sees her family enjoying her favorite porridge, and then she notices Lu Xun scratching his hands. Back then, someone had dropped off the same porridge from the cafeteria but she'd only seen the back of the person as they were leaving. She now realizes that he was the one who had made the porridge back then and now.
[Ep11] “Cupid Gets Shot By Arrow”
Qian Dad wants to shave but Qian Wei won't allow it, especially as it's against medical orders (high risk of excessive bleeding). So Dad begs Lu Xun to help and the three proceed to bicker. Eventually, Lu Xun takes Qian Wei to the bathroom so he can demonstrate how to shave her father. They're in very close quarters and have a conversation about the concert tickets. She mentions the porridge but then they're interrupted by the nurse who confiscates the razor. Awkward moment in the bathroom. XD
Later, Liu Shi Yun gives twelve blood donation cards to Qian Wei, and she thinks it's from Mo Zi Xin. Her friend admits that the person made her promise to not tell, but she quickly divulges that it's Lu Xun. He had asked his relatives and his parents' colleagues for these cards, and included his own. Before, Qian Wei had assumed that Mo Zi Xin, who was Qian Chuan's girlfriend at the time, had gathered these cards. Now she knows it's been Lu Xun both times. She wonders how many times he has helped her without her knowledge.
Qian Wei finds Lu Xun in her father's room taking pictures of the family in wigs. Lu Xun had brought the wigs as a way to cheer up her father as he'll soon lose his hair from chemotherapy. She refuses to wear one so Lu Xun and her brother both try to put one on her as her father takes photos of the three of them squabbling over the wigs. She eventually ends up wearing a bright red wig. That evening, Qian Wei brings him fried milk as a thank you for the wigs. They have a conversation about starting over when the world is shrouded in darkness. Lu Xun says if it wasn't pitch black then one wouldn't notice the brightness of the Ferris wheel near the hospital. He tells her about the Mayans' prediction that on December 21, 2012, which is this Friday, the world will come to an end. Doomsday. Because of this belief, many people will stay but will take a moment to take a break and look at the light.
Qian Dad receives some softshell turtles as a thank you for the chicken, from the debate team and student council, wishing him a speedy recovery and that Qian Wei does well in her studies. Qian Wei calls Li Chong Wen, who tells her that he rejected Wang Ruo Gu’s offer for the Qing Yun Project as he felt uneasy about it. Afterwards, when they’re exchanging messages online, his roommate asks when he plans to confess to her. Li Chong Wen denies this and allows his roommate to have the smallest drop of chicken soup, but proceeds to drink the entire pot himself. XD (~19:47, the way he meters out the broth!)
Lu Xun and Qian Wei come into the room, and Qian Wei immediately (fake) complains that "My dad gives all his love to my mom. There is none left for me." She then extends her hand to her father. "I want you to squeeze my hand three times too. Her father says to ask him - pointing at Lu Xun - to squeeze her hand. She quickly says that they're just classmates.
Dad's bone marrow transplant is a success. Mom suggests that Qian Chuan take over taking care of Dad but he tells her that he's already offered, but Qian Wei won't allow it.
On campus, Li Chong Wen stages a very public confession to Qian Wei, which is very similar to the way he confessed to her in the past, and she had agreed to become his girlfriend then. He had given her an empty box and said that he would give her everything she wanted and he would work hard to fill up that box.
Meanwhile, Lu Xun has spent the day replacing the busted street lights along the stairs she uses every day and night. And he's also purchased the vacant ad space at the bus stop for a poem.
我想要
永恒之夜的千只眼睛
以便唯独观赏你 *^
I want the thousands of eyes of the eternal night, to see only you
Lu Xun is looking at his love letter to her, and rehearsing it in front of the sign as he's waiting for her. There’s a Ferris wheel on the sign. He then notices that Qian Wei is later than normal for the bus, so he texts her to ask if she's going to the hospital tonight. He doesn't receive a response but he checks a social media app and sees that Li Chong Wen has already publicly confessed to her. He looks dejected. Poor boy.
Qian Wei is slowly climbing up those stairs to the bus stop and recalling her conversation with Li Chong Wen.
QW with tears on her face: I know there is nothing in there. He looks surprised. I know you want to give me everything I want. But it's odd, this time, I don't want you anymore.
LCW: How do you... How do you know there's nothing in the box?
QW laughs: Didn't I tell you before? My hunch is always right. I took a trip to the future to see if we end up well. And we didn't. She then turns her back on him.
LCW with frustration: Don't say stuff like hunches as an excuse to turn me away, okay? You avoid me, but you care for me. You hate me, but you understand me. I... I just don't get it. Do you really feel nothing for me?
QW turns around with tears: It wasn't an excuse. Do you know this phrase? It means extreme pain in English, French and Albanian. He looks pained by this. But coincidentally, its Chinese homonym and writing are strikingly similar. That is... I loved you. She finally looks at him. Li Chong Wen. I loved you. He's crying. But it was agonizing - shakes her head - so I don't love you anymore.
LCW: No. Qian Wei, I'm not what you think I am. I'm who I am, Li Chong Wen.
QW with a tearful smile: Do you believe in a parallel universe? Qian Wei in that universe sacrificed her dreams and her youth for Li Chong Wen. That time belonged to you. He just blinks with tears in his eyes and looks confused. But then you smashed it to pieces.
LCW shaking his head: I don't understand. Did I do anything wrong?
QW shaking her head: No. This time, you did nothing wrong. So, I'm really glad to see you change, to see you become enthusiastic and kind. I believe that you'll be a good lawyer in the future. Thanks to your change, I can reconcile with Li Chong Wen in this universe. She finally walks away from him.
Now Qian Wei notices the street lights are working, and then sees the poem up ahead. She reads it out loud and wonder what it's about. She comments that her name is in there. *The two bolded words are 千唯 (Qiān Wéi) which sounds similar to her name 钱唯 (Qián Wéi). She continues walking up the stairs and then sees Lu Xun turn off the lights on the sign before walking away. She now wonders... Back then, she had thought the working street lights were just luck from being in love, as she had carried Li Chong Wen's box and flower in her arms. After she had replied to Lu Xun's text, he'd only replied it's fine and congratulations. She had arrived later, and the sign had been turned off so she had never noticed/seen the poem.
Tonight, she sees Lu Xun's text message asking if she was going to the hospital tonight. She realizes the lights and sign were all Lu Xun’s doing. Lu Xun really likes her! Why does he like her? What about Mo Zi Xin? What about her plan to defeat him?
^[He wants the night’s thousands of eyes (=stars?) to admire only her. He wants to be the starry sky that gives her hope like the Ferris wheel. She can’t see in the night, and so he fixes her streetlight. She finds her life dark, and so he lights her way.]
[Ep12] “Love Starts from Doomsday”
Lu Xun and Li Chong Wen cross paths with each other and both just sigh, but somehow manage to be in each other's way on this wide path. Afterwards, Lu Xun realizes that Li Chong Wen is carrying the box and roses. He then looks at his phone and sees a post that says "Happy for nothing. Failed." He's so relieved and ecstatic!
At her father's bedside, Qian Wei can't decide if she should text "thank you" to Lu Xun or not, but decides not to because it would reveal that she saw his sign. Her father astutely asks if Lu Xun confessed his feelings. She denies anything going on between them as they're just classmates. Dad tells her that he knows from the look in Lu Xun's eyes, and offers to help her with the final step. She says even if there was a final step, she'd build a wall to block it. He asks what's wrong with her and then says he's a good guy. They suddenly hear the nurse saying hi to Lu Xun, and Qian Wei forces her father to pretend to be asleep with her.
Liu Shi Yun and Tang Lu play a badminton doubles match with his friends. Liu Yi Shu pretends to not know how to play and Tang Lu basically hogs the entire court, not even letting her try to hit the birdie. She reaches a point where she starts volleying the bird back and forth with the jerk friend but quickly goes back to being demure when Tang Lu sees her playing well.
The jerk friend then pelts the birdie at her several times before she starts playing defensively again, but then she slips and injures herself. She says she's sprained her ankle and the other couple suggests playing two more rounds. Tang Lu takes a look at her foot and says that she can play on it and he would massage it later. He tells her to not kill their buzz. WTF! Qian Chuan shows up and asks him what kind of boyfriend is he to make her play while she's injured. He helps her up and takes her to the sidelines. The other couple leave and Qian Chuan offers to play singles with Tang Lu. Qian Chuan is no match for Tang Lu on the court, but he refuses to give up. Eventually, Qian Chuan ends up injuring his foot and Tang Lu taunts him for looking tough. Liu Shi Yun gets angry and aggressively serves the birdie at Tang Lu at close range. Then she helps up Qian Chuan, and they hobble away together.
Teacher Zhang notices that Qian Wei and Lu Xun’s performance in class has fallen, and that Li Chong Wen hasn’t been looking well. Yu Tian looks worried about Li Chong Wen. Teacher Zhang also notices that Qian Wei is avoiding Lu Xun, especially as he’s always chasing after her. Li Chong Wen offers to tutor Qian Wei for the upcoming competition (moot court), and Yu Tian will tutor Lu Xun.
For their study session, Li Chong Wen shows up with a grasshopper head as he knows that Qian Wei doesn’t really want to see him right now. She laughs and he starts doing a little dance with his hands forming a heart. So cute!!! She continues laughing at this silliness, but Lu Xun sees them from inside the room. He’s distracted enough that he leaves Yu Tian, to go follow Qian Wei. He wordlessly throws a paper crane at her from outside the classroom window. She recognizes this paper crane from when he threw it at her in class before. She had angrily thrown it back at him and pelted him with other balled up pieces of paper. Li Chong Wen tilts his grasshopper head at this (~20:40, lol), but then he removes the head and looks closely at the paper crane. He notices there's writing on the inside but he doesn't mention it to Qian Wei. She assumes that Lu Xun is just trying to distract her so he can win. He reminds her of her promise to Teacher Zhang, that she'd put her career before relationships. He asks her to focus on the competition, no matter if she's facing him or Lu Xun. Afterwards, she's waiting for Lu Xun and he asks her for her answer. But she throws the paper crane at him and says that she'll definitely beat him. She also tells him that no one can get in the way of her reaching her goals, including him. On her way out, she sees Li Chong Wen speaking to Yu Tian and returning a file folder to her.
Qian Wei visits her father in the hospital, and finds a makeshift dummy of him in the bed. She finds him outside in a suit and wearing a white barrister wig trying to climb the wall again. The most ambulatory leukemia patient ever. She finds out that he was trying to go to her competition. She tells him that Qian Chuan will be recording it, and then she yells for security to get him down to take him back to his room.
At the competition, Qian Wei wonders why Liu Shi Yun took part in selecting the questions and has even volunteered to be the host, as her passion is usually food. Unbeknownst to Qian Wei, it turns out that Liu Shi Yun is helping Lu Xun with something.
It's Lu Xun, the pride of the School of Law versus Qian Wei, the charismatic flower of the School of Law.
Question No. 1: Husband and wife filing for a divorce. Joint assets worth 30 million RMB. Without breaking the law, how to minimize the amount given to the other party.
QW: I’ll create a huge loan made during the marriage. Creditor would be either my brother or my parents. I’ll say that the money was used to purchase stock and earnings are used to pay our family loans. It’s impossible to prove that the loan is my personal debt. So we would have to bear it together. If you want a divorce, you will be unable to get a single penny, and will still need to repay the loan with me. Creditor is my family, so the money is in her pocket in the end.
LX: My wife has taken advantage of matrimonial law to create fake loans. In a certain country, as long as the applicant is 18 years old, has no criminal record, and donates 100,000 USD to a local fund, after three months, I will receive a passport of that country. So I will obtain dual citizenship and be able to open bank account A in Macau with the new passport, then bank account B with my identity card. Through an underground account in Macau, I can withdraw all the money in cash and place it in the bank. Then I'll claim that I lost everything to an underground casino as the court never found out about bank account A. The court will be unable to enforce anything on the funds kept overseas.
Lu Xun’s mother says, “A sneaky Qian Wei and a ruthless Lu Xun. What a perfect match. They should be together and rid others of evil.” Dad then says a child born to such a cunning couple is definitely cut out to study law. Then his parents bicker about the profession of their future grandchild - law or medicine. lol
QW: Since my husband has to make this donation, I’ll keep track of the funds and discover dual citizenship. Then I'll report you to the public security bureau.
After the break, Teacher Zhang announces that this competition will run through lunch. Li Chong Wen gives Qian Wei a cup of milk tea, which Lu Xun objects to, telling him to stop having contact with the candidate as they're still in the middle of the competition. Li Chong Wen's response is to yell, "Qian Wei, jia you!" to the crowd and everyone repeats it back.
The Last Question: In a marriage market, it's common to see people avoiding law students. Then shall we accept the pursuit of a female law student? Qian Wei is the said law student - List out her strengths and hit on Lu Xun. Lu Xun is the person being pursued - List out the hidden trouble of going out with a law student, and reject her. There is no legal question here!! lol
Qian Wei objects to this question and says why is she pursuing him instead of the other way around. She wants to keep complaining but Liu Si Yun interrupts her to say that Teacher Zhang came up with this question. She quickly shuts up and sits back down.
[Ep13] “Misunderstanding in Love is Irrevocable”
QW: Female law students are brilliant. They have hundreds of law regulations on their minds. When it comes to romance, they tend to be reasonable. Not to mention how smart their children will be. Of course he should go for a law student.
LX: My girlfriend has good memories. When we argue, she will bring up the past. No one can take it. Everyone laughs at this.
QW: Think about it. If you argue with ordinary girls, you'll end up being beaten up if you win in an argument. If you lose in the argument, you'll be scolded. But things are different if you date a law student. We're fair and just. We're also very easy to get along with. You should consider that.
LX: We've been arguing for three hours now. Aren't you exhausted? Even if you're not exhausted, I'm exhausted.
QW: Everyone needs a girlfriend who knows the law. If you ever need to defend your rights or lodge a complaint in the future, just count on me.
LX: A moment ago, you're suggesting ways to take over the marital properties. If I do that, it's bringing about ruin to myself.
QW: No. Both of us are law students. We share plenty of mutual topics. We share the same source, too. Why can't we come to an agreement?
LX: Being in love is unlike setting up a company. You don't have to do it with someone in the same industry. What about this? If I ever need an assistant, one day soon, I'll call and inform you at the first instance. You can come and be my assistant. Isn't it nice? Sounds good?
Qian Wei practically sneers at him but she doesn’t say anything. Liu Shi Yun starts counting down to the end of the competition.
QW interrupts: All right. For this topic -
LX: For this topic, I admit defeat. The crowd is confused by this. You can be my girlfriend, Qian Wei. You won. Everyone's shocked now.
Liu Shi Yun congratulates Qian Wei for winning the competition and starts clapping. And then she hits the button on a remote which launches the confetti cannon. The room erupts into applause.
At the celebratory dinner, Lu Xun takes being her (unconfirmed) boyfriend quite seriously which everyone notices and she's quite uncomfortable about it. She even moves her chair away from him to talk to someone else but he pulls her back immediately. She chides herself to remain calm as she's 28 years old, and then she says, "Di di, let me explain something to you. You see, two things just don't belong together. If you put them together by force, something bad will happen." She then demonstrates with a glass of cola (him) and a mint candy (her) and once she drops in the candy, it starts fizzing up over the rim of the glass. Lu Xun asks her how she knows that he loves to drink mint-flavored cola and he takes a sip of it. He then turns to her and asks her what to do when there's foam on the lips, and there's definitely some on his lips. (~7:10, he'll use every trick she's taught him, haha). She makes the excuse that she'll check on their order and just leaves the restaurant.
Lu Xun finds her and she says she's going to buy some soy sauce. He tells her to forget the soy sauce and just tell him the answer to the love letter. She looks at him in confusion and asks him what love letter? There's no love letter. He pulls out the paper crane and offers it to her and she finally realizes that's what it's been every time. She tells him that she didn't know a love letter still exists in this era and can't believe that he wrote it. He snatches it back and asks her then what else can it be?
She reminds him that his true love is Mo Zi Xin. He tells her he never liked Mo Zi Xin. She doesn't believe it and tells him to stop talking nonsense. They go over previous conversations - when he wished for Xin Xin (no, it was xing xing, as in the stars in the sky). The concert tickets, which he had bought for her. Mo Zi Xin had also offered one of her tickets for him to go with her but he didn’t accept. He didn’t invite Qian Wei to the concert because - and he finally spits it out - he was worried that she was in love with Li Chong Wen!
She says since this is just a misunderstanding, let's forget it and pretend it didn't happen, and then she tries to run away from him. He grabs onto her arm and tells her that this entire time, he's known what he's doing, and she's been the one who misunderstood the whole thing. All of her evidence and prayers have been dismissed by him. He then holds onto both arms and says "From today onwards, you'll be my girlfriend. Will you say yes?" She jerks her arms away from him and says no, his judgment is void. There are so many issues, so how can he bunch all of the misunderstandings together. She continues that they're not cut out for each other. She then points out how they like different things (his dislike of puppies, spicy food, garlic, etc.). He interrupts to say that no matter what she wants to do, he can compromise because of her. She then points out their personality differences: she's keen on gaining petty advantages, essentially a money-grubber; he's frank, just and honorable and does not care about money. He swears that all of his future possessions including what he owns at this moment are all hers from now on. He won't even take a penny. He wants her to answer the core question - does she like him? She says no, she doesn't have the guts to, and she doesn't deserve him, so she's leaving now. He grabs onto her arm again to stop her.
LX: Do you like me or not?
QW: No. Like I said, it's never crossed my mind. What about this? Let me put it this way. I swear, if I ever - if such an idea has ever crossed my mind, I'll -
LX: You'll be my assistant forever. XD So meta!
QW: No way!
LX: That means you like me.
QW: If I ever had such a thought, from now on, my ID card photo will turn out ghastly. So he pulls her wallet out of her pocket and pulls out her ID card. She protests but he pulls it out. Her ID card has a photo of her looking to the right for some reason. lol
LX: I think you kind of like me.
QW: You - grabbing for her ID card - What's wrong with you? Can't you talk properly? She then shoves her card back into her wallet. The photo is quite good-looking.
LX sighing and then hugs her: Qian Wei, listen well. Since the beginning, I have liked you and only you. I know it's a huge misunderstanding to you. But it doesn't matter. To me, falling in love with you is force majeure.* Moving forward, we’re not competing because you'll always be the winner. Then he pulls out a mint candy. This mint candy is buried in my heart. I think you should be responsible.
QW accepts the mint candy: The mint candy is now in your heart but I still haven't figured out my feelings.
LX: This question can be solved with a simple solution. The solution is... We just have to share a kiss. She widens her eyes at him. Then, we can... We can find out the answer that we've been looking for. He leans close to her face. Get it?
QW backing away from him: Don't you dare think about it. We'll talk about it later. And then she literally runs away. lol
LX: See you later? He sighs but doesn't go after her.
*Law terminology, but in this context, "irresistible compulsion or greater force".
Back in the dorms, she thinks about Lu Xun and Mo Zi Xin and wonders what she should do. Then she looks at the papers under her pillow - Lu Xun's origami pig, their student council photo, and other documents. She wonders when she started this habit and if she's smitten with him as well. She then eats the mint candy and thinks that she won the competition but lost her heart.
Lu Xun is outside the girls' dorm building and practicing what he's going to ask her - "Do you want to give it a try" complete with practice kisses. XD He texts her "Come down and give me an answer." She nearly chokes on her candy, to reply with, "Didn't we agree to talk about it tomorrow?" He makes an impatient sound and replies "Now is tomorrow. It's past 12 o'clock. I'm waiting downstairs. If you don't come down, I'll climb up to your room." She runs outside to meet him. He says with a smile, "Have you thought about it? Shall we share a kiss? Let's give it a try." She looks at him, and he puts his hands around her face and tries to kiss her but they're interrupted by the security guy who shines a bright light at them. Lu Xun makes the lame excuse that they're discussing math, which she backs up just as feebly. Pfft. He tries to kiss her again but they're interrupted by a woman walking with her bike. He gets quite frustrated at this lady and makes some snide comments. Haha. Qian Wei tells him to try again, so he grabs her face and when he almost reaches her lips, there's suddenly thunder and lightning. She quickly backs away from him, looks up at the skies, and says if she's really in love with her lao ban, then she'll be punished by the gods. XD! She quickly tells him that she needs to go but Lu Xun grabs onto her arm to stop her and asks how does lightning relate to them sharing a kiss? He says she can't go back on her words and she says that she didn't as she withdrew it within two minutes. LOL. And where rule is this from? These two. Hahaha. She tells him that she's saving his life. This is fate. They should both calm down. And then she literally runs away, again! He sighs in frustration and tells himself that it's just a kiss, takes a deep breath and then runs after her. Inside the dorms, he pulls her down from the stairs and pushes her up against the staircase, and she protests.
LX: I've never believed in fate. He cups her face and finally kisses her. Squeeee. The kiss ends. Was it sweet?
QW looking shell-shocked: Nothing special. He's surprised by her words. I'm older than you. I've seen the world. I won't be smitten by a di di like you.
LX: What are you thinking? I was referring to the candy. LOL Then he gets louder. Also... Did you just say that you've seen the world? What does that even mean? She starts smirking. Have you kissed many guys before?! She reaches up to cup his face and then stands on her tiptoes and kisses him to stop this tirade.
She finally pulls back and mouths the words “good night” and then runs up the stairs. He takes a deep breath and covers his mouth. Awwww.
At the hospital, Qian Wei tells Lu Xun that they should keep their relationship a secret and take advantage of it. He asks her what's there to take advantage of and gets real close to her face. She tells him to stop it as they're in public. He suggests that she call him lao ban as it was quite pleasant to his ears. XD She begrudgingly calls him lao ban and pushes him to her father's room. Her parents are packing her father's stuff to go home and Lu Xun takes over. He also shows her father the nutritious meal package subscription he's gotten for him, and mentions the medical appointment with his mother for his next treatment. Qian Wei stops him and says, Xiao Lun tongxue (classmate) that she can take care of her parents, and he's an outsider who shouldn't meddle in her family affairs. He tries to argue but she makes a face at him, and then she turns her ire to her brother. She tells him to stop eating and help move the boxes. Qian Chuan starts muttering about how oblivious Lu Xun is and how he was ready to accept him as jie fu (brother-in-law). Lu Xun says stop right there, and let's go. lol Suddenly a delivery man arrives with a large bouquet of flowers and a large bag, saying that it's for the "angel of the Qian family". Her mother looks over at Qian Wei, who starts saying that even though Lu Xun sent this, it means nothing. He says that it's not from him. She continues making up a story and Lu Xun just looks at her in confusion. Her father says just let her keep making up the story. She says she's not making up anything. Her father says that it's a present from him to her mother. Hahaha. Dad tells Mom that the flowers are for a wedding photoshoot, and then he shows her a pair of matching rings. Awww. How is Qian Wei so cantankerous with such loving parents? lol
Later, Qian Wei complains to Lu Xun that she can’t find her student card. When his roommates find out that he has a girlfriend, one of them suggests that he watch this video for knitting gloves for one's beloved. lol Lu Xun calls it childish, and says that no man will knit a pair of gloves for a woman, and it's usually something that a woman should do. Not long after, he's watching the video and is frustrated as to why he can't do it even though he's following the instructions. Heh. Qian Wei is searching in the fridge in her room for her student card. Mo Zi Xin shows her a response from Jiang Taigong on her post for Qian Wei's missing card.
In the cafeteria, while at lunch with Liu Shi Yun, someone from the rap club shows up with a bouquet of flowers at their table. Lu Xun shows up and is pretty irritated at him for waiting around outside the debate club the past few days and asking about Qian Wei. Qian Wei asks why he's being so fierce to the guy for delivering flowers. The guy raps "Calm down and don't diss me. I'm from the next door rap club. Ever since Qian Wei became the champion, it's caused chaos in the campus. They finally started to pay attention to language clubs and offer all kinds of food allowances. So on behalf of the club, I'm giving her this bouquet as a token of appreciation." Lu Xun scoffs at this but Qian Wei politely accepts the flowers. Lu Xun asks how can she... and the guy drops off a jar of vinegar on the table. XD The guy tells him "It's not easy to be an escort. First thing first, you gotta be smart." The guy then leaves, and Qian Wei pleasantly says bye to him as Lu Xun is angrily complaining that he'll report him to the teacher, and that he didn't even know that rap club exists. Qian Wei chides him for being jealous for no reason as it will bring negative impact to the relationship between the clubs. Heh. He says that he's not jealous as she continues looking at the flowers, but then he takes the flowers away from her. XD Uh huh. Totally chi cu. He admits that the guy can rap but he should have rapped at her, why did he do it to him? He says he left nonsense on the table, and then picks up the jar of vinegar and slams it down on the table which makes the lid pop off. Qian Wei just laughs at this. She tells him to not be mad as she doesn't like that guy; she likes him more. He finally calms down and says that he has something for her.
He pulls out a pair of mittens tethered together and says they can wear them in the winter. She asks if he knit these, they're hideous and complains about the color, and that he could have bought these at the store. lol He tells her to stop criticizing a man's effort and shows her how to wear them. A mitten for each of them, and they're supposed to hold hands. She then raises her bare hand and asks what about this hand? LOL My first thought! He says it's romantic and she knows nothing about romance, and asks if he could just pull a romantic trick. She laughs at this and says yes, he can do that. He jokingly asks if she's touched enough to want to cry. She says why would she cry - because he got her the mittens or because she lost her student card? He says he can help her find her card but there's one condition. If he finds the card, then they will have lunch together for a month. She says she can't do it for one month as she's busy and is sometimes with Liu Shi Yun and Mo Zi Xin. He replies if one month is too long, well, the alternative is that either she kisses him, or admit that he's her boyfriend. She now readily agrees to lunch together for a month. lol He then reaches into his pocket and pulls out her student card. He had remembered that she liked to use her card for a bookmark, so he'd gone to the library to get her borrowing history and looked through every book on the list until he found the card. This boy pays attention!
He also says that he remembered that she had complained about her photo being ugly, so he went and got her card replaced as well. He then puts her card next to his and they're looking at each other. The cards are now a couple photo - it's one of the student council photos (during their accidental first kiss). So cute!!! And impractical. Side profile = useless. lol Qian Wei gets up to grab him some food. Li Chong Wen sees her and almost goes to give her his card but he sees her bring the tray of food to Lu Xun and then feeds a bite of food to him. Li Chong Wen leaves upset. :(
Tang Lu is waiting to catch Liu Shi Yun at the dorms but she's still avoiding him. She asks Mo Zi Xin to distract him so she can sneak back into the dorms without dealing with him. Mo Zi Xin tells him that she's busy today so she's not back yet, and he asks her to give her this box, and that he's no longer mad and will take her out in the future. Liu Shi Yun cuts into the cake from Tang Lu and tells the girls to split it. She admits that she's been trying to act like a sweet girl but she's failed at it, and worries that he'll find out one day. Qian Wei tells her to be herself as the person who loves her wouldn't want her to hide her true self. She then hands Qian Wei a pair of scissors and asks to be returned to the real Liu Shi Yun.
Tang Lu, with a huge bouquet of flowers, meets Liu Shi Yun at that fancy restaurant again. She's back to her normal self - short hair, heavier makeup, bright red jacket and slacks and there are beers on the table. Tang Lu asks why she looks like this. She says that she's done lying to him, and to herself. She asks if she had looked like this the first time they met, if he'd like her. He asks if she's still mad at him. She says she isn't and apologizes for not being his dream girl. She admits that she climbed up a tree when she was five years old, climbed a wall when she was seven, got into a fight when she was ten, her favorite drink is beer, loves rock and roll, loves eating at street vendors which are dirty and stinky. She admits that she's willing to be more gentle for him, but a tigress can never become a kitten. She admits that she had changed to match him but realizes that she really wants to be herself. He replies that she's been brainwashed by trends, and she's been so well-behaved that she's rebelling now. *rolling eyes* He invalidates her need to be her true self. She admits that she dislikes wearing heels, wearing dresses, speaking in a cute voice, and doesn't care what the world wants her to be. Even if the world thinks she's wrong, she'll stand by what she thinks is right. He says he's not only one who likes adorable and gentle girls; it's how a girl should behave. Ha, and how should a boy behave? She asks the server to bring out the food, so bowls of luosifen from the restaurant across the road arrive at the table. She says this is his favorite restaurant with her favorite food. She asks if he's willing to try, for her.
[Ep14] “About My Boss Wanting to Become My Boyfriend”
Tang Lu makes a feeble attempt to try the luosifen but he can't do it. He tells her he misses the old her, and she replies so does she and then takes a bite of her noodles. He gets up and throws the flowers into the trash bin on his way out. I wish he'd go into that bin. She deserves better! Their relationship is over. She continues eating through her tears. Then Qian Chuan suddenly plunks down into the chair across from her. He says "It's uncool to have all the good stuff by yourself." She asks what he's doing here. He says he was going to have noodles with his friends but the owner said she'd taken the last few duck feet to go. She's invested in a luosifen shop that was going out of business, so of course he has to bring some friends over to support her. He waves over his friends who come over and congratulate her on her new business. Qian Chuan then digs heartily into the bowl of luosifen. He says they'll help her with the gloom of heartbreak and support her shop. She replies it's called single is the best, so let's go to her shop. :) Qian Chuan, you sweet boy!
Qian Wei presents a love contract to prevent Lu Xun from becoming a MCP (male chauvinist pig) in the future. lol He's reluctant to sign and asks to add a clause "Party A shall provide Party B with unlimited hand holding, 20 hugs, 50 kisses and shave services per week." She doesn't want to agree to it so he says then he'll just do whatever he wants until then. She relents but adds another clause: "Now this is just a probation period. The duration of this probation period is determined by Party A. So you have to pass probation before you can be my boyfriend. If during this period, Party B does anything that upsets Party A or anything inappropriate, Party A can cancel the contract directly." He definitely doesn't want to sign but then she threatens to tear up the contract and then they're totally done with each other. He finally signs the contract. Who's the bossy one? lol
For the grand opening of her luosifen shop, Liu Shi Yun offers prizes via drawing numbers from a box. Lu Xun and Qian Wei are treated to the grand prize - Liu Shi Yun sings them a song but she's quite tone-deaf. Haha. Qian Wei then tries her luck with soda bottle caps but fails to win anything. She keeps opening bottle after bottle, which all say "Please try again," so she bemoans the fact that dating her lao ban has brought her bad luck. SMH. This girl.
During beach clean-up, Qian Wei complains about picking up trash and having to cover such a large area. She attributes it to her bad luck with dating the lao ban again. But then she finds a trail of winning bottle caps (Get One Free) , which leads her to a viewing point, and Lu Xun is here waiting for her. He gives her the latest issue of "Legality Vision" which includes the publication of both of their papers. She says the gods actually prepared a surprise for her. He asks then what about him? He opens a box filled with winning bottle caps that he collected from almost all of the convenience stores around the school. Aww. He tells her that he's decided to be her lucky star from now on. He then hugs her and says he'll collect all the luck for her. He asks for a reward, so she puts her arms over her head and says that she's a wishing well and tells him to wish away. He wants to be her boyfriend and announce it to everyone. She refuses as it will go against their contract. He suggests that she not call him di di again, and call him ge instead. She agrees but he has to call her lao ban, bring her coffee, and she starts listing off more things he should do for her. She's so... demanding. Give an inch, take a mile.
He interrupts her by pulling her in for a kiss, which is witnessed by their classmates, including Liu Shi Yun and Mo Zi Xin. The kiss ends but Liu Shi Yun starts cheering and everyone joins in, except for Mo Zi Xin. Lu Xun just pulls her in for a closer hug. He got his wish?! Sort of, heh.
When Mo Zi Xin returns to the dorms, she asks for a private chat with Qian Wei. Qian Wei says it's a good thing that she doesn't like Lu Xun as she's with Lu Xun now. Mo Zi Xin corrects her - she does like Lu Xun. During her childhood, when she had the chickenpox, Lu Xun had given her the crystal necklace at the time which brought her comfort. A while ago, he had told her the truth about the crystal necklace. It was a souvenir from a trip, and when he had dropped by her home for a visit, her mother had mentioned that she liked it, so he gave it to her. But he didn't know that it would give her the wrong idea. He mentioned the rumors about them at school, and wanted to clear up everything so there were no misunderstandings for her and the person he likes to misunderstand their friendship. That was the day when she had returned to the dorms and told the girls that she and Lu Xun were only friends. (Ep6)
Qian Wei asks what is wrong with Lu Xun, as she had even thought that Mo Zi Xin had rejected him, and then she spent a considerable time consoling him. Mo Zi Xin says that's incorrect, as she didn't want her feelings known and that she'd been rejected. She admits that she had been waiting for Lu Xun to change his mind but when she saw that he had collected all of those bottle caps for her, she knew to give up. She knows him very well, and he's never liked that beverage but for her, he had collected all of those bottle caps. She doesn't blame her but she can't give them her blessing right now. She needs time to process everything, and Qian Wei replies that she understands. The girls remain friends. Heartbreaking for Mo Zi Xin but this this is how a love rival should be - communicative.
An unhappy Li Chong Wen spends his money on the claw machine trying to get the tiger kitten doll. Yu Tian tells him that she'll keep him company and suggests that they walk together under her umbrella as it's about to rain. He rejects her offer and says that he doesn't like using an umbrella. She looks peeved by this.
Qian Wei finds out that Lu Xun's been secretly working on a website for her idea, Public Legal Aid Platform. On the landing page it says "This web page is built by two law students. One wants to create a fairer and more just legal environment with passion and courage, and the other wants to help her to fulfill her wishes and move towards a future with her." She recalls their conversation on the bus (Ep10) and knows that he paid attention to her. We know! lol When he returns, she asks how long he's had a secret crush on her. He says he just stole her idea. She then gives him a quick kiss on his right cheek, and he leans in for a real kiss but she stops him. She asks to see the love letter but he says she can when the website goes live and after they've taken on 100 cases. They then argue about launching a website versus an app. He's against the app as smart phones are not as popular right now, need funding and more expertise to create an app. He's spent a long time creating this website and tells her to stop being so idealistic and unrealistic. She's hurt by his words. The two continue arguing, which ends with her saying she’ll do her own app and he can stick to his website. She thinks he's being dictatorial just like in 2022. She angrily storms off saying that they can’t work together. Uh oh.
For the month-long Haizhou Student Arts Festival, the law students need to come up with a show. Qian Wei volunteers Liu Shi Yun’s idea, a musical of "Journey to the West". This is met with ridicule as everyone knows about her tone-deafness. Qian Wei insists on supporting this idea, as she wants to help Liu Shi Yun reach her dream. She and her friends spend some time trying to convince the theatre teacher to at least consider their musical, “Ten Lifetimes of Waiting”.
[Ep15] "It's Only a Bark Between Victory and Defeat"
Due to their bickering, Liu Shi Yun assigns Qian Wei as Tang Sanzang (Buddhist monk) and Lu Xun as Scorpion Demoness, gender swapping the lead roles. In rehearsal, the two ruin nearly every one of their scenes together. At some point, Qian Wei almost falls down but Lu Xun catches her in time. However, out of spite, she makes them both fall, and he still protects her head from hitting the ground. She's so mature right now...not. Luckily, neither are seriously injured.
Later, Liu Shi Yun and Qian Chuan discuss the musical over bowls of luosifen. When Li Chong Wen and Mo Zi Xin enter the room, they both gag in response. Mo Zi Xin even asks if the toilet is clogged. Qian Chuan quickly hides the bowls of food under the table. They offer to help Liu Shi Yun with the script and she tells them to take the afternoon off. After they leave, Liu Shi Yun offers Qian Chuan a canister of odor eliminator from when she was dating Tang Lu. Qian Chuan thinks to himself, if he dates Mo Zi Xin, would he have to hide his favorite food and real personality from her as well? If he's asking, then...
Another day, Qian Wei goes to check on the lights for her scene and a light fixture almost lands on her. Luckily, Li Chong Wen pushes her to safety but he suffers an injury on his arm. Lu Xun runs in and then leads Li Chong Wen away by the hand to dress the wound himself. You know, the other CP in our series. :P
"Little Chopper" starts an online rumor that Qian Wei is two-timing two hot guys from the School of Law, which led to their fight. Mo Zi Xin recognizes the handle and goes to meet the person behind it. They had attended the same comic convention in the past and Yu Tian had gone by Little Chopper then, and she always plays the theme song from the referenced anime on her radio broadcast as well. Yu Tian suggests that they work together against Qian Wei. Mo Zi Xin asks what she's planning to do. Mo Zi Xin later tells Liu Shi Yun that they've been invited for a radio interview tomorrow afternoon and then hands her the invitation. The invite is for 2013.05.24 - so it's been about 20 months since Qian Wei resurfaced here.
Lu Xun is supposed to give a speech to new students but receives a text message from Mo Zi Xin telling him to listen to today's radio broadcast. Yu Tian asks about the musical being a choice between pilgrimage (a journey undertaken for a religious motive) and love. Qian Wei says why can't one have both and suggests everyone see the musical to find out. Yu Tian then asks her - if Qian Wei is a two-timer in real life? Her brother and Li Chong Wen both look surprised at this. Yu Tian says she's hugging Lu Xun on the left and holding Li Chong Wen on the right. At this point, Lu Xun stops what he's doing and runs to get to the broadcast room. Yu Tian claims this is what the netizens online wanted to know. Qian Wei says that it's a misunderstanding as the three of them are friends, and instead they should talk about the musical. Yu Tian states that both guys have feelings for her and they fought because of her. Liu Shi Yun objects vehemently to this. Yu Tian says that she's just trying to clear the air. Li Chong Wen speaks into the microphone and admits that he has feelings for Qian Wei but she's rejected him so she's not a two-timer. He thanks her for showing him what the feeling of falling in love is. He hopes no one misunderstands and ruins his heartfelt memories. :( Qian Wei stands up to leave, and at the same time, Lu Xun barges into the room. She's surprised to see him. He quietly barks at her and then apologizes. She tries to get him to shut up but he won't be stopped this time. He hands her the paper crane and tells her that he'll pursue her no matter what.
LX: Human beings can be very obdurate in their convictions. It could be dignity. It could be stubbornness. While I... I'm too used to making judgments on my own. I'm also always self-centered. I'm too used to thinking that everything that I do for you is undoubtedly the best. But now only I realize, what I did can't make you happy. So, I'm sorry. No matter what you say in the future, I'll listen to you. Okay?
QW whispering: Okay, but the broadcast is ongoing. What you just said was heard by everyone on campus.
Liu Shi Yun and Qian Chuan start clapping and hollering at this. Now their relationship is official as it's been announced to everyone now. Heh. Qian Wei drags him away with her. Yu Tian tries to turn down the broadcast but Mo Zi Xin stops her. Liu Shi Yun says Lu Xun has been wanting to make their relationship official for a long time, so thanks to Yu Tian's plan, his wish has been granted. Poor Li Chong Wen's angry yet dejected face here. She's also helped them get over their cold war. The girls leave, as does Qian Chuan who sarcastically asks if their kind host wants to conclude the interview now. Yu Tian tries to speak to Li Chong Wen but he just ignores her and leaves without a word.
Qian Wei is now gleefully enjoying his love letter as he's "always so mean to her and receiving a love letter from him is more exciting than receiving the Town's Honor Student Award." The two agree to start with the website for the legal aid platform while she figures out how to start an app. He extracts a promise from her: To not to threaten to break up with him every time they have a fight. He admits that he's used all of his courage to be with her. Awww. Then he pinches her cheeks. She does have such a cute pinch-worthy face! XD She then adds a clause to their contract - that he needs to call her lao ban. Haha. He gives her a quick kiss and says "A dog that bites doesn't bark." He then gives her one more cheek pinch before running off ahead of her.
Elsewhere, Yu Tian asks Mo Zi Xin how Lu Xun found out about the broadcast, as she had already created a distraction for him. She admits that she texted him to warn him. Yu Tian asks why she went back on her words. Mo Zi Xin says that she never said that she would work with her. She only asked her what she was going to do and then she told her the plan, so she shared it with others. Yu Tian doesn't understand why she'd help Qian Wei. She replies that she's helping Lu Xun, as loving someone means helping him and making him happy is more satisfying than creating obstacles for him. She's known him all of these years and she's never seen him give in to anyone, so that explains it all. "I must be playing the female supporting role. But even if I'm just a supporting role, I'll never let the villain make use of me." *mic drop* Go, Mo Zi Xin!
Now our once-bickering-couple are making up now - by actually making up sweet lines during rehearsal. Liu Shi Yun corrects them as Qian Wei is supposed to choose to go on the pilgrimage instead of accepting his love. Ha! Qian Chuan tells his jie fu that he's tamed his sister with a bark. LOL Qian Wei says he's the one that barks, so he's the one who's been tamed. Qian Chuan replies that he's "a great man who knows when to yield." She then proceeds to beat her brother.
Qian Wei receives a mysterious call and suddenly has to leave to meet the person. She's meeting with a venture capitalist who somehow has her direct contact information.
[Ep16] “I Am The Missing Piece In Your Heart”
Qian Wei disappears after rehearsal again, and Lu Xun finally presses her brother for intel. He knows Qian Chuan's achilles' heel is Mo Zi Xin, and he has all of her interests and preferences gathered by Qian Wei. So now Lu Xun is Qian Chuan’s ge now and Qian Wei is only his biao jie. XD He tells Lu Xun that she went to see that venture capitalist and a concerned Lu Xun bolts out of there.
The venture capitalist invites Qian Wei to discuss matters in his hotel room. She tries to suggest another place but he says that he's short on time. Never a good idea. She acquiesces and ignores her incoming calls. Lu Xun manages to find the room that they're in and get a hotel employee open the door for him when he claims to have lost his key. Inside, he finds the guy passed out, tied up with the words "I'm a scumbag and garbage" written in red lipstick on his torso. Qian Wei is surprised to see him. Lu Xun asks the hotel employee to call the police. He then starts scolding Qian Wei for not caring about her own safety. She tells him that she's fine as she's able to take care of herself. They're interrupted by a call from Liu Shi Yun asking them where they are for the show.
Liu Shi Yun tries to stall for time by singing on stage but it doesn't go well. Qian Chuan saves her by doing some silly dance moves on stage as his pig character. Our bickering couple finally arrive even later as Lu Xun insisted on filing a police report. So they continue to fight and ruin their scenes in the first act. The second act is their breakup scene, and this time, Liu Shi Yun actually sings well enough to impress everyone, including her parents. Our couple makes up through this breakup scene - of course, they also change the script. She understands that he's mad because he cherishes her. She promises that from now on, no matter what dangers and difficulties, she won't hide them from him, and will face them together with him. He asks what makes a person fall in love with another person. He then answers "I guess there is probably a void in everyone's heart that needs to be filled with the right shape. You are the piece in my heart." She recalls his words from 2022. (Ep2) She repeats that she's the piece for the void in his heart. Once again, off-script, she says "This is my choice" and leaves the stage arm-in-arm with him. The two then exit the theatre together. Liu Shi Yun is crying from how touching it was. She then has a single spotlight is directed on Li Chong Wen as Sun Wu Kong/Monkey King, and says everyone needs an ending. He looks like he wants a hole to open up and swallow him whole, but the show must go on. He bangs his own staff and Tang Sanzang's staff on the floor and then the light fades out to darkness. The crowd cheers loudly and applauds. At least the musical is a success!
After the musical, Liu Shi Yun looks for her parents but only a security guy greets her with a wooden case. Inside the case is her father's jade pendant, an indication that he's ready for her to take over the family business. But she's not planning to. Elsewhere, Mo Zi Xin accidentally drops her necklace over the railing and it gets stuck on the branch of a tree. She goes down to ground level and Qian Chuan happens to show up, and finds a ladder to retrieve it for her. She says it was unnecessary and he says that she always hides everything in her heart. He knows that she's pretending that she doesn't care what everyone thinks of her. He knows that she's unhappy and wants to move forward, and he hopes that one day she can be happy. He shows her a magic trick - by changing a coin to a smiling face button. He gives her the button before he leaves. She finally decides to drop the necklace into a pond, and says that she's finally letting go of Lu Xun.
Later, when Qian Chuan goes to pick up food from Liu Shi Yun's restaurant, he sees Mo Zi Xin waiting across the street for him (she doesn't like luosifen) and pointing to her phone. He looks at his phone and reads her text message asking if the doors of his swimming pool are still open for her. He looks at the odor eliminator is in his hand, and texts her back, of course as long as his friend can always be happy, won't suppress her feelings for the sake of others, and won't compromise herself just because she's moved. His takeaway arrives and he hands the odor eliminator to the server. Aww.
Mo Zi Xin asks her cousin if he has money and he says that when she pays back what her family owes him, then he'll have money. She explains that his family insisted on investing in the joint venture with her father, and when things went south, each family was paid with compensation. Her family had saved a large amount of money to pay him back. He gets annoyed that she's trying to cut ties with them now that they've cheated them and he feels that he’s entitled to more. She explains that there was no cheating as her family has already lost everything to pay back what they owed. (Ah, that's why her family home is gone.) He tells her that her friends must not know about her father, and she tells him to not talk about her father.
Later in the bathroom, a drunk Liu Shi Yun is retching at the sink and Mo Tao pats her back but he notices the jade pendant around her neck and snatches it and puts it into his pocket. Qian Chuan returns with a bottle of water for her, and Liu Shi Yun brings back both guys to the room. She drunkenly announces that she can't have the jade pendant and the microphone so she's chosen to - and Qian Wei notices that her pendant is missing. Her friends ask her if it's in the bathroom. Qian Chuan says that it was still on her when she was throwing up, and asks Mo Tao if he'd seen it. Mo Tao starts fidgeting and plays dumb about it. Qian Chuan leaves to look for it in the bathroom while Lu Xun says that no one else can leave the room until they find it. Liu Shi Yun is fretting that she can't give it back to her father, and he'll skin her alive if he finds out it's missing. Mo Tao just orders everyone to keep looking. Qian Wei suspects he's behind the missing pendant.
[Ep17] "Rumor Retaliating Battle"
Back then, when the pendant went missing, it had showed up in Qian Wei's bag. Qian Wei had said that she didn't take it and Liu Shi Yun believed her and announced it to the room. But there were rumors about Qian Wei being a thief and more ludicrous as time went on. But she didn't have any evidence to prove her innocence. She had voluntarily withdrawn from the Town's Honor Student Award selection, on the verge of depression and hid herself at home. One day she saw copies of a clarification notice defending her. It was the only ray of light during those dark days.
Qian Wei realizes that both times, Mo Tao had interactions with Liu Shi Yun. She asks for her bag and announces that the pendant will be inside and knew that someone was going to frame her today. She then reaches inside the bag and pulls out the pendant. Liu Shi Yun knows she didn't take it. Mo Tao starts to leave and Mo Zi Xin asks if it really wasn't him. Her cousin tries to deflect by saying that Qian Chuan and Liu Shi Yun were together in the bathroom doing who knows what. Qian Chuan grabs him and then yells at him to be careful with his words. Qian Wei says since no one wants to admit to it, then they will call the cops now. Mo Tao tries to leave again but Lu Xun stops him, and asks Qian Chuan to shut the door.
Later, the girls, Lu Xun and Mo Tao are reviewing the surveillance footage with the police. He says that he didn't steal anything, even though in the video, the pendant is clearly in his hand. He makes the excuse that it was falling and he held it for her. The police take him away but he yells that Mo Zi Xin's imprisoned father will call her to bail him out later. In private, the three girls discuss what happened, and Mo Zi Xin comes clean about her family. She's not the daughter of a wealthy family anymore, as her father's a financial criminal. Overseas, he had been arrested for bribery and manipulation of the stock market, so it isn't public knowledge. She didn't want people's sympathy or to look down on her so she's kept it private. Qian Wei says she's entitled to her privacy, but she has to know that she's an excellent person in her own right. Liu Shi Yun decides to not press charges against Mo Tao. Lu Xun then tells everyone to go home as they didn't find a thief. Qian Chuan flips out as he's concerned about his sister's reputation. Lu Xun tells him that his sister wasn't the thief, and Liu Shi Yun doesn't want to press charges against the actual thief. Qian Chuan wants to go see the girls but Lu Xun gets him to calm down and says that he'll find ways to protect Qian Wei.
Lu Xun is quite upset about the online rumors continue of Qian Wei being the thief. Qian Wei tells him to stop looking at his phone and then does a cute little chant with her arms: "Don't be angry. Anger is the devil's creed." (~13:54, so cute!) This makes him laugh for a second but then he asks how can he stay calm when there are rumors of her stealing the pendant because "she's poor with a sick father". She's staying calm because she's not going to let the ones who spread the rumor win. He says that it's good that she's not affected by public opinion but they can't let the public opinion go in the wrong direction. In class, the teacher mentions that with the question on theft, and many students did not choose answer A. A student uses his wallet to save his seat and his phone to pay for his lunch. Guy A, a good friend of Guy B, stole the wallet. This is considered a typical theft. The students then all start whispering about Qian Wei.
The teacher continues that they shouldn't be duped by the so-called "good relationship" between them. Qian Wei stands up and asks a question. If Guy A was convicted of committing theft, do they need to present behavioral evidence and result evidence? He says of course. She then asks if other people say that Guy A had committed theft without any evidence, does that mean it's an infringement on Guy A's reputation? If it's serious, could it be considered slanderous? He says that's correct. She then says that it might be important for next year's NJE. Lu Xun starts taking pictures of Qian Wei in class and shows her a funny one, which makes her laugh.
After class, everyone on campus avoids Qian Wei. Then Qian Wei, Liu Shi Yun and Lu Xun see the clarification notice on the board. Per the notice, it's 2013.09.07. She's been here 2 years now. She mutters that it's the same one. She looks over at Lu Xun who says the person behind this notice has sound logic, clear motive, expressive with words and excellent at writing. Now Qian Wei looks at him with suspicion. Lu Xun also says this kind person will become an excellent lawyer in the future.
Later, Qian Wei catches Lu Xun with a stack of these notices that he had made copies of. He won't admit to it, so she says that she'll report him for breaking the rules as the top student. He tells her as her boyfriend, how could he let them spread untrue rumors about her and cause damage to her reputation. She tells him that the rumors will die down in two weeks, and it's more important to find the person behind the rumors. He says fine, he'll continue posting the notices for two weeks then. She realizes that back then, he was the one who posted the notice, too. So he was there for her every time. She now runs after him. He says that she can thank him with milk tea. She agrees and he asks how many cups then? She says half a cup. XD Stingy to the core.
Liu Shi Yun and Li Chong Wen are at lunch discussing the theft. He asks who the thief is and she says it's not Qian Wei. She admits that she's already dropped the charges because she didn't want to make it more complicated. A guy starts fanning the flames on this outrage. The two go back and forth as Li Chong Wen just continues eating without saying a word. The guy goes on about how one's experiences and surroundings dictate their growth and conduct, and one's background usually dictates their fate. Li Chong Wen starts really squeezing the bun in his hand. The guy continues about Qian Wei's father being sick so she needs the money and he sympathizes with her. But she should pay the price for stealing her friend's things out of emergency. Poor people make poor choices, ergo commit crimes. He says that she will be removed from the Town's Honor Student Award selection. Liu Shi Yun walks over to fight the guy and Li Chong Wen grabs her arm to stop her. He gets up and confronts the guy himself and tells him to apologize to her. The guy refuses, so Li Chong Wen grabs him by his shirt and says to apologize to her. The guy tells him to remove his hands and pushes him away. Li Chong Wen says since he doesn't want to apologize, he needs to take responsibility for his words, and then to everyone's surprise, he punches the guy. The two guys continue fighting on the floor.
Later, Li Chong Wen with cuts and gashes on his face, and holding his his shattered glasses in his hand, is asked to apologize to the guy. He is outraged about having to do this. However, he makes himself calm down and then tells the teacher that if that guy doesn't apologize first, if he doesn't apologize to Qian Wei and students who believe that knowledge can change their fates, he will never apologize to him. The teacher is surprised by this as every student and teacher has told her that he's a gentle and mature person. If that student doesn't forgive him, he will receive a demerit. He's willing to forsake the honor and scholarships but he demands that the guy must apologize to them. Then Lu Xun and Teacher Zhang come into the teachers' office to assist Li Chong Wen. Teacher Zhang is one of the male figures in Li Chong Wen's life as his father is deceased and his mother is always busy working. Lu Xun shows the teacher a clip of the guy's speech which has been posted to the campus network and Weibo. He asks what would the public think if they punish Li Chong Wen, a poor student, while another student is able to ruin others' reputations. He tells the teacher that if the guy wants to press charges for civil liability, Lu Xun will find the best lawyer for Li Chong Wen. He then takes Li Chong Wen with him. Li Chong Wen thanks him for helping him.
Mo Zi Xin delivers the debate team's practice record to Teacher Zhang who comes out from the teachers' shared office. The other teacher receives a call about the notices being posted on campus right now. So Teacher Zhang decides to help them by "accidentally" locking the other teacher in the office to stall her, and then he spends an inordinate amount of time "looking" for his keys in his pockets. lol Mo Zi Xin calls Liu Shi Yun to warn her, and says that she'll look for Qian Wei and the others. The teacher arrives outside the building and Mo Zi Xin shoves the couple into the janitor's room in the ladies' restroom. She then quickly changes into a cosplay outfit complete with a red wig, red contact lenses and makeup and greets the teacher in the hallway, directly outside of the ladies’ restroom. The teacher is startled by her appearance and asks what she's doing. She says that she’s posting anime club notices and then strikes a cute pose. She then offers to put the teacher into a costume as a guest speaker. The frightened teacher runs away. lol
In the janitor’s room, our couple can't hear or see anything so Qian Wei suggests that they hide the evidence - by shoving them down into his waistband. She starts to shove them in and he says that he can do it himself. The two squabble about this and he even complains about having a thick bottom. XD Puh-lease! She suggests he say that he's been hitting the gym lately. Right... He finishes shoving what he can into his waistband and says that's enough. She continues to help him by shoving more papers through his belt, and at that moment, Mo Zi Xin opens the door and sees Qian Wei's hands on his belt. Qian Wei says that they were trying to get rid of the evidence and he says that he was also training to be China's Best Bottom. LMAO.
Mo Zi Xin apologizes for this situation as it was caused by her. Not her fault that her cousin is a turd. They realize that the person who reported them was likely the one who started the rumors. Lu Xun says that they had their exact time and location, so it's likely someone on the debate team. Liu Shi Yan is looking into the IP address. Mo Zi Xin says that if it's someone from the debate team, then she knows who the culprit is. Qian Wei finds out from the police that that venture capitalist jerk got her contact information from Yu Tian. He tells her that Liu Shi Yun and Mo Zi Xin found the source of the phone call and IP address points to Yu Tian as well. Qian Wei doesn't understand why Yu Tian has an agenda against her. Back in the day, when she was together with Li Chong Wen, she recalls when he received a love letter from someone on the debate team, and it had fallen out of his files. Now, she remembers that Li Chong Wen had returned that same file folder to Yu Tian after the grasshopper tutoring session. (Ep12) She recalls that Yu Tian looked sad at the time, and realizes now that Yu Tian is interested in Li Chong Wen.
Qian Wei meets with Yu Tian and presents to her the evidence against her. Yu Tian admits to giving the contact information to the venture capitalist guy but denies having any part in him harming her. Qian Wei knows that the debate team is the most united club in the school, so no matter what happens, everyone in the team cannot shirk their responsibilities.
[Ep18] “Lovey-Dovey All Around School”
Qian Wei asks Yu Tian if she hates her and is behaving this way because Li Chong Wen rejected her. Yu Tian asks if she's showing off. Li Chong Wen overhears this conversation from the doorway. Qian Wei says that Yu Tian knew he came from a poor background, yet she still advocated that poverty causes people to commit crimes. This resulted in the fight and he was punished by the school. Qian Wei won't tell him about this but hopes that she will delete her post, deny the rumors and post an official apology. Otherwise, she will report her for reputation infringement and slander, which will ruin her chances for law job opportunities. At this point in time, social media posts/screenshots were not allowed in as evidence in court cases yet. Qian Wei tries to persuade her to stop going down this path as she will ruin herself.
Li Chong Wen finally interrupts to say don't show her no mercy. He'll post the evidence collected by Qian Wei and the same people judging Qian Wei will judge Yu Tian as well. He points out that the love letters are more than enough evidence of her involvement. Yu Tian says that Qian Wei is vain and profit-driven, and she used Li Chong Wen to climb through the ranks, and she doesn't deserve his affection. He says that she deserves everything she has, even without his or Teacher Zhang's help, because she is simply the best. He tells Yu Tian to reflect on her own actions. He hopes to see her clarification post and withdrawal from the debate team tomorrow.
After Yu Tian leaves, Li Chong Wen asks Qian Wei how she knows everything about him, including his future plans. She tells him that some truths are better left unsaid. He will only give up on her once he hears the truth. Back at that seafood restaurant, she admits to being the 28-year-old Qian Wei from 2022, which he doesn't believe. She tells him about their failed relationship, and she won't repeat her mistakes. He recalls her rejection of his confession but he still thinks she's lying to him. She asks him about the note he left on the board, and how she tried to stop him from falling for her. He asks what it was that Li Chong Wen did to her, and she says it doesn't matter, as they've already broken up. This time, she's seen the change in him and hopes that he'll become the honest and brave lawyer he always wanted to be. He asks if it's because of Lu Xun. She says even without Lu Xun, she would never choose to be with Li Chong Wen again. She hopes he can face reality and stop wasting his time on her. She leaves and eventually he gets up and looks at the note: "Li Chong Wen wants to give Qian Wei the best future". He then slumps over in heartbreak. (~14:40) :(
Yu Tian posted the clarification notice but it'll still take time to quell the rumors. Mo Zi Xin asks Lu Xun to speak on Qian Wei's behalf at the closing speech for the arts festival. Lu Xun introduces Mo Zi Xin as the witness to Qian Wei's situation. She first admits that her cousin, Mo Tao was the real thief and not Qian Wei. Then she admits that during her senior year of high school, her family went bankrupt. Due to vanity and pride, she's been maintaining this fake image. Mo Tao had asked for money from her due to the financial conflicts between their families. The video of Mo Tao stealing the pendant is playing on the screen behind her. Qian Chuan chides his sister for not telling him the truth. She apologizes directly to Qian Wei, for not being brave enough, and Qian Wei's eyes well up with tears in response. Mo Zi Xin realizes now that she's braver than she thought and from now on, she can face her life frankly. Everyone applauds her.
Lu Xun returns to the stage to admonish the students' behavior. Law and justice exists. As law students, they have a greater responsibility to not become lawless fanatics. To not be a snowflake within an avalanche. After this incident, he discovered something new. Before this, he wanted to be a judge. But now, he realizes he can't accept that. He cannot wait any longer. He needs to defend the things he loves starting from now. "Qian Wei, thank you for enlightening me. I will surely become an exceptional lawyer. I will use law to protect the world and the people I love."
Later he's arguing with Teacher Zhen about his decision: He wanted to be a judge because his father wanted it. But being a lawyer is what he truly loves. Judges can't choose their cases but lawyers can. Lawyers always have the right to choose the people they want to defend. "To me, love is just as important as my career. I will maintain both. As long as it's something I like, and something I want to work on, I can surely do it. It's because I'm confident in myself. And, even if I'm on the passive side, I will be the most aggressive passive player you'll find." Qian Wei overhears this argument and wonders why Lu Xun didn't become a judge in the future either.
Teacher Zhen reluctantly approves Liu Shi Yun's request to add music as her second major even though she's in her third year already. Qian Chuan is her biggest supporter. His friends tease him for being so protective about her. Hehe.
Lu Xun has a surprise for Qian Wei as her (and Qian Chuan's, so they are twins!!) birthday is tomorrow. In the pouring rain, he covers her eyes and takes her up the stairs to the sign that's been turned back on, with the poem: I want the thousands of eyes of the eternal night, to see only you. He says, "I didn't light up this signboard before this because of some misunderstandings. Now that I've lit it up, I won't let it go dim again." Her response: It's a great present but she can't take it with her. XD This girl!
At Lu Xun's place, she discovers that the puppy, Cupid, lives there, and he's been taking allergy meds for it. She can't help but stare at him and think about how wonderful he is. They discuss their future plans together. When he brings up the NJE, she says to forget and asks for something to eat. He offers her the moon by opening the curtains. He then gives her a round cracker, the same shape as the moon outside and pops it into her mouth. But then he takes a bite from the other end. As they're eating, he gives her a quick peck on the cheek. So cute. Then he gets up to hover over her on the couch and leans down to kiss her. But they're interrupted by his parents barging into the place, bickering about the windows being open or not, and they even turn on the lights. Lu Xun and Qian Wei are both startled by them. XD His face when the lights come on! (~35:43) His parents finally notice the couple on the couch, and the two quickly separate from each other. Lu Xun asks if his parents could call the next time before dropping by. He makes the excuse that they were talking about the NJE. Qian Wei looks quite embarrassed as she's standing around wearing Lu Xun's shirt over her clothes. His parents apologize for interrupting them. They were only here to check on the windows. His parents praise Qian Wei for being a great match for Lu Xun. Then the parents do what they do best - argue about what their grandchild will study - medicine or law! XD Lu Xun is used to this but he finally sends them on their way.
After his parents leave, he carries Qian Wei to the bedroom and playfully flings her onto the bed. He tries to continue what was interrupted by his parents. But Qian Wei pushes him away and hides under the covers. She says that the weather is pretty bad today and they can discuss this next time. He asks when is the next time? She says the next time it rains and then hides all the way under the covers including her head.
[Ep19] "Fairy Tale World in The Heart of a Boy"
Liu Shi Yun's father sends his security team to drag her back home but Qian Chuan helps her escape. She tells him that she's afraid to face her father. He tells her "Once we have done what we have been afraid of, it will actually be very exciting." So they go to the amusement park, where he needs to face his fear - the pendulum ride. Qian Chuan and Liu Shi Yun are outside the gates for the pendulum ride when Lu Xun joins them. But he’s alone as Qian Wei is busy and seems to have forgotten about their anniversary. Then Lu Xun tells them that the ride is the height of a ten-story high building, goes 80kph with 2.5 Earth's gravitational acceleration, and it only takes 5-8 seconds to hit the ground. LMAO! Not helping! Qian Chuan tells him to go for a walk, and Lu Xun replies that he'll go ride the merry-go-round. The brat. Qian Chuan decides to just go for it and Liu Shi Yun finally joins him. Afterwards, Liu Shi Yun is reinvigorated while Qian Chuan is dry heaving.
Lu Xun sits on a bench by himself and recalls when he was last here as a child. His parents had been too busy and didn’t come so he’d been taken care of by another student’s mother. Suddenly, a bear character shows up and pops a balloon in front of him with a note inside. He reads the note: "Congratulations on being selected as today's lucky visitor who can be accompanied by dancing bears all day." The bear, who has been dancing and spinning around the entire time, stops to bend over and extend its paw to him. He glumly tells the bear thank you but he has a girlfriend and wants her to accompany him. Aww. The bear pulls him up from the bench and dances in circles around him, and then waves over the clown photographer. Their picture gets taken and Lu Xun notices the way the bear poses with one paw by its face. Now he's gleefully trying to remove the bear's head but the bear resists. A little girl with her mother walks by and the girl says that ge ge is bullying the bear. The bear then hits Lu Xun and the mother says that the bear is hitting a guest. Lu Xun tells the girl it's not a bear but a staff member. The girl gets upset and the bear drags Lu Xun away.
The bear drags Lu Xun to a game and wants him to win the stuffed version of itself. I want one, too! The heart cheeks kill me. Lu Xun is terrible at the game as none of his sandbags hit the targets (small stuffed bears) and is jeered by the kids. The bear plays instead and is successful in knocking down the targets, so it wins the cute stuffed bear. A boy nearby asks for this amazing bear to help him win a doll, too. Lu Xun tells the kids that they're big kids now so they should fight for what they want by themselves. The boy says “Ge, you look older.” lol! Lu Xun tells him: “I have such a big bear, do I need to fight for it by myself?” XD Then he lovingly pats the bear's head, and says “This bear will always belong to me, got it?” So cute!
Lu Xun and the bear (and stuffed bear) are now on the merry-go-round. When the fireworks start going off. He tells the bear to remove its head, otherwise it'll miss seeing the fireworks. Then he points out all of her tells: her usual hand gesture when taking photos - scissor hand, strawberry flavored cotton candy, and her scream when throwing those sandbags. Her acting skills are not good enough. He then reaches over and removes the bear head. A scowling Qian Wei fusses at him for being able to hold out all day until now.
Qian Wei sees him smiling now and she tells him “I just want you to go back to that day and be that carefree little boy. You can talk tough, you can be capricious, you can even be sharp-tongued. But the dancing bear will not abandon you. You are always on its agenda.” She cutely puts the bear head back on and does a heart shape with her arms and a little wiggle, which makes him laugh. He then removes the bear head and tells her "This is the happiest day I've ever had in an amusement park. Thank you." He leans over to kiss her but the kiss is cut short by fireworks.
Qian Chuan goes with Liu Shi Yun to see her father at his boxing gym. Qian Chuan is quite intimidated by the presence of the security guys and her father. He continues to think they’re gangsters, even though she’s told him multiple times that they’re not. Liu Shi Yun leaves with her father to settle the matter of her career options - by playing billiards. She wins the game, and her father lets her take the second degree but tells her that she can no longer ask for any money from them. She returns the jade pendant to him, and then leaves with Qian Chuan. She’s pretty happy for someone who is now broke and car-less.
Qian Wei finds out from Qian Chuan's coach that he isn't performing well at swimming practice - his timing is off. She asks the coach to allow him to take one day of leave, and she thinks it's a psychological issue, not physical. She takes her brother to the batting cages and tells him the truth - that she's from the future. He thinks she's lost it and suggests she go see a neurologist. He ends up asking her questions about Loki (from the Marvel Universe) and "Game of Thrones". SMH. He still doesn't believe her so they go home to watch a live swimming tournament on TV, where she predicts that the underdog will win. He doesn't believe it's possible but the underdog does win. So Qian Chuan becomes fired up as he's getting the support that he really needs - from the people he cares about the most. Qian Wei realizes that Qian Chuan and Lu Xun are "big boys who look tough and uncaring but actually need attention and love in their hearts. Back then, I didn't understand this. But I understand this now."
Qian Chuan continues to have leg cramp issues during practice, so Qian Wei gets Liu Shi Yun to help him relax before the big race. She calls for help from her family’s security team. They kidnap Qian Chuan and drop him off at the bathhouse. They end up getting massages together.
Competition day arrives and Qian Chuan has a great start. During the middle of one of the laps, he seems to have an issue with his leg, but he pushes forward and actually wins the race. He finishes at 25.91 seconds. Afterwards, Qian Wei waits for the hug from her brother but to her chagrin, he only hugs their parents, and then thanks Liu Shi Yun and even gives her his trophy. Lu Xun consoles her, "Your younger brother belongs to others when he's grown up. You still have me. I'll hug you." She retorts why should she hug him as he doesn't have abs. LMAO So wrong! She then pats his stomach and continues refusing his hug. Dad tells Mom that not only did Qian CHuan win the gold medal but he's also won his future wife. Teehee.
Afterwards, the family and Lu Xun have dinner at home. Dad tells his son to make sure to invite Liu Shi Yun over from now on as they have a sixth chair for their dining set. Hehe. Mom then asks Qian Wei if she's preparing for her NJE. She says that she's not taking it until next year. Lu Xun and her mother are both concerned about this. Qian Wei is thinking about getting her father safely through September first. Mom wants to press the issue but her husband tells her to stop worrying about her, as it's now Lu Xun's job.
[Ep20] “Goodbye, I Love You”
In her room, Lu Xun looks at the 2014 NJE pamphlet and tells her that he knows that she's skipping the NJE because of her father, and he offers to skip it with her. She tells him that he can't change his plans because of her. Later, they get caught in the rain on their way back to school. They wait out the rain, by standing outside a hotel, and he asks her "Don't you think it rains quite frequently this year?" She plays dumb. But then he walks into the hotel. She stays outside and gives herself a pep talk repeating over and over that she can do this, as she's already promised him. He returns to ask her what she's muttering about, and she realizes that he only went inside to grab an umbrella. Haha. He teases her for saying she wants to study with him but then she has these other thoughts. She grabs the umbrella and runs away with it, but he's not far behind her.
Qian Wei is at the jewelry store buying a pair of silver pigs for her parents' wedding anniversary. Lu Xun asks if this is a good purchase, and she explains that real gold and silver retain their value. So while she's paying for the silver pigs, he orders a pair of golden pigs for them. While Qian Wei is waiting to pay with her card, she sees a placard with an Alipay QR code on the counter, but only she sees it. It's from the future! Lu Xun senses something is wrong but she says that nothing is wrong.
Qian Chuan has a match today, and appears to have an issue with his leg before the match even starts. Meanwhile, Liu Shi Yun fails her solfege exam (sing a given melody while playing a suitable piano accompaniment, following the given chord). She is told if her pitch isn't any better, she won't be able to graduate. Later, Qian Wei receives the call that Qian Chuan had a leg cramp while swimming and had been sent to the infirmary. But he's gone missing since then. He has an inguinal ligament injury and is diagnosed with acute bursitis. He'll need at least six months of acupuncture therapy, which means he'll be out of the water for that long - ergo forced retirement. If he continues without treatment or rest, he'll cause irreparable damage to his ligaments and joints, wherein even walking is an issue. Everyone is looking for Qian Chuan.
While looking her brother, Qian Wei starts seeing the future Qian Chuan in front of her. She also notices the bike sharing racks, hoverboards, and food delivery services via apps buzzing around her. Lu Xun grabs onto her to avoid an oncoming bike as she's actually standing and spacing out at a crosswalk. She starts to tell him that she's from the future but they're interrupted by a phone call.
Liu Shi Yun finds Qian Chuan at the amusement park and she's brought beers to commiserate with him. He tells her that he doesn't know what to do with his life without swimming, and she promptly clunks him with his trophy. Ha. She says that she's returning to him as she's been recharged with the encouraging energy from it. Lu Xun and Qian Wei arrive with Dad on the phone. His dad reminds him that he convinced him to let him swim, because he loved it. Dad also says that "Life is imperfect. How to make the best out of your imperfect life, that's what really matters. That is also the meaning of life." Dad also tells Qian Wei, "Don't focus on the past. Cherish the one in front of her, such as Xiao Lu." She then continues to argue with her father about taking care of his health. The other three decide to gang up on her to get her off of the phone and force her to go on rides with them. Well, except for Qian Chuan, who can't go on any rides now and can only watch as a spectator.
Today's the parents' 25th anniversary, and the kids have decked out the place with balloons, streamers and photos. Lu Xun even folded some towels in the shape of pigs - it's five little pigs. Oink. Eventually, the three start smacking each other with the balloons, until they hear the parents. They quiet down and surprise the parents by greeting them with confetti. The kids then continue to fight amongst themselves by flinging confetti and balloons.
At the hospital, they're informed that Dad has internal bleeding caused by the relapse of leukemia. He's stable for now, but will need to stay in the hospital for observation. He will also need more blood transfusions. Lu Xun and Qian Chuan deal with the paperwork as Mom and Qian Wei stay with Dad in the room. Dad gives Qian Wei the ring, and tells her that life is imperfect, and when she faces difficulties in life, she can spin it. This is his way of helping her get through it. With tears all over her face, she accepts the ring. Her father then says that he's hungry and wants red date porridge from a nearby shop. They leave to get the porridge. Mom gets in line for the porridge as Qian Wei sits at a table, rubbing the ring on her left index finger and just spaces out. Her mother returns with the food and tells her that her father is concerned about her the most. He is most worried about the kids' lives. He wants her to pass the NJE, and see her wear the graduation cap. Qian Wei says that she would trade everything she has for his health and well-being. Mom explains that this isn't what parents want to see. T___T They're interrupted by a phone call. And they run back to the hospital.
Afterwards, Lu Xun and Qian Wei walk back to school, and pass by his poem sign. She says that the Ferris wheel won't light up for her anymore. No matter what she tries to change, she will lose it all. She'll lose him one day. He denies this and says "I'll wait with you until dawn, until the Ferris wheel lights up again." He then hugs her and says "If the sky is dark, I will put up the stars for you. Trust me." With tears, she finally hugs him back. He's her light.
Mom is lovingly wiping down Dad and says "We had a deal. In the next life, in the dark room, you will still hold my hand. Don't forget that." And she squeezes his hand three times. T____T
After the funeral, Qian Wei asks her father “Why do we always realize we should cherish our love only after we have to say goodbye? Why do we always realize the priceless treasures we had only after we lose them?” Qian Chuan is traveling around with their mother and their father’s ashes. Qian Wei isn’t going because she says that he’s already the third wheel and she has things to take care of at home. Her brother tells her that he loves her before he drives away.
Qian Wei cleans up the house and removes the decorations, but she breaks down when she finds the jars of alcohol-infused cherries her father left. They're dated for 2011.09.03. This is what her father had wanted to give her the day he died. She hugs one of the jars and just sobs.
When Lu Xun comes over to check on Qian Wei, he finds her drinking and vomiting in front of the toilet bowl. He grabs the glass from her and tells her to stop drinking but she refuses to stop. He tries to take the jar from her, but she yells that her father left her this! He tries to reason with her and asks if her father would be happy to see her like this. She says that he can't see her anyway. She goes back to hugging the jar and drinking so he grabs the showerhead, turns on the water and soaks her with it to get through to her. She angrily yells what he's doing. He yells back that her father expected the best of her and everything she's doing now is against his wishes. She's missed classes, exams and doesn't care about Law Online or anything at all. She yells, yes, she’s really a loser, as the diligent Qian Wei from before was fake! What’s the point now? He slowly pulls out a folded envelope from his pocket and tells her that her father knew she'd skip the NJE for him, so he wrote her a letter in advance and entrusted it to him. If she cares about her father, if he matters to her, then she should dry off and sober up and he'll wait for her in the living room. He throws a towel on her before leaving. Qian Wei starts to really sob.
This was such a loving, touching and painful ep. T_____T
[Ep21] "When Dreams Are Hit By Reality"
It’s exam day and Qian Wei looks understandably nervous. Lu Xun holds her hand outside the building and squeezes her hand three times. (~6:43, I’m never going to not love this!) During the exam, Qian Wei goes to grab her eraser and suddenly finds herself at the NJE in 2022, as her paper exam is now with a computer, keyboard and mouse setup. And on her screen, she sees herself from 2014. She suddenly stands up during the exam in 2014, and the proctor asks her what's going on. She answers that she felt dizzy and he tells her to sit down and take her exam. She sits down, spins her ring and goes back to taking the exam.
Lu Xun has Qian Wei join him on the couch, and he gently wipes her wet head with the towel. He quietly apologizes to a somber Qian Wei for his reckless behavior just now. He tells her when spring is here, they can put the cherry pots in front of her father's grave, so he won't be lonely. Cherries. T__T Qian Wei doesn't say anything, so Lu Xun hands her the envelope. Inside, she finds her 2014 NJE registration and her father’s letter.
Xiao Wei: If you're seeing this, that means I'm pretty unlucky. But don't blame the heavens for being unfair. I have experienced so much happiness because of all of you. That's why I'm willing to bear the pain and suffering. Birth, old age, sickness, and death, these are what every human must face. Actually, I'm not scared. I'm just worried that you might be. You have been competitive since you were young. You had to take care of your brother, me and your mother. Actually, I truly hope that someone will love you just like how I love your mother. I hope he can help you relax and stay strong. When you were young, you told me that your ambition was to be a lawyer. I was elated. Too many people have led a busy life without knowing what their dreams were. For example, me. I'm just an ordinary father. But I raised a pair of exceptional children. I'm very proud of you two. I hope I can give you courage instead of being an obstacle in your journey. Ya tou, your dreams are my dreams, too. No matter if I'm by your side or not, no matter if I'm still alive or not, I hope you can realize your dream and shine brightly. Don't blame me for registering for the National Judicial Examination for you. Don't be sad. Even though lao ba can no longer keep you company, I've prepared a secret gift for you when you pass the exam. I've placed it under your bed. Treat this as my compensation, okay?
She's been crying the entire time she's been reading her father's handwritten letter. T__T Lu Xun consoles her, with an arm around her, “If we stay in the same spot whenever we encounter obstacles, we'll never recover from our suffering. All your dreams and talent will be in vain. I would rather be a villain. I would rather let you detest me. Even so, I want you to overcome it by force. I know this is an excruciating process. But no matter how terrible it feels, I'm willing to shoulder them together with you.” Then he slips a little origami helmet into her hand. She says she doesn't understand why the same thing happened even though she went through so much to experience everything again. He says that he’ll stay with her, and even if their fate was truly dictated from the start, he would change their fate together with her. He wipes the tears from her face and asks her to stop crying. She hugs him, and tearfully says they’ll take the exam together. He rubs her back and tells her to stop crying, even though his own eyes are filled with tears.
The results are out, Qian Wei scored 478 and Lu Xun scored 475 on the exam. She goes to her bedroom and pulls out the present from her father. She opens the box and finds the white barrister wig. Perhaps it’s the one her father wore when he tried to go to her competition. She laughs and tearfully says her father does know her best. Lu Xun interrupts to congratulate her on breaking his record, and Li Chong Wen's from last year, and even the University's previous record. He also tells her that Jin Yuan Law Firm is looking for interns, and she should take the opportunity as there's limited availability. He'll be busy with his six-month internship with the court, along with getting their Law Online site ready. She says that she can no longer compete with him, so she won't experience the thrill of winning against him again. XD He tells her "In my world, you are always the winner." Aww. She then gives him several pecking kisses, dropping them on his face in quick succession. He asks if she's a woodpecker. Ha. He then tries to give her a real kiss, but she pretends to spit in his face. lol! She laughs and then kisses his cheek again. He retaliates by pinching her cheeks, and the two continue to horseplay. (~11:29, these two.)
Later, in her father's study, Qian Wei writes to him in her journal.
Dad. When the actress, Kirin Kiki passed away, Kirokazu Koreeda wrote a memorial speech for her. He said after a person passes away, they will exist in all things. They will be everywhere. We might pass by them on the streets. We might find their silhouette on other strangers. Maybe losing something is the way for us to possess it forever. I only managed to understand those words today. I wish to live in this world forever. I don't want to return to 2022. Dad, goodbye. When you're free, you should visit me in my dreams. I'll miss you forever.
She then imagines her father telling her that staying up late is bad for her health and he's brought her a cup of tea. Awww. She just grabs and sips from the cup of tea that was already there.
Li Chong Wen works late into the night and comes across Qian Wei's CV for the internship. He thinks to himself, "The world is a small place. I've already tried my best to let you go, but you've appeared again." He just shakes his head at this. His boss, Mr. Zhang comes by to tell him to meet a client, a rich man's daughter, who has just returned from abroad, at a nightclub. It turns out to be a very drunk Lan He. (Yes, the same one from Ep1.) He sends her home on the bus, but when she wakes up and seems okay, he tries to leave. She begs for his help so her brother doesn’t get everything. She seems to have taken a liking to him, or at least, trust him. So he stays on the bus.
Qian Wei starts her internship at Jin Yuan Law Firm and realizes that she forgot that Li Chong Wen was an intern here, too. Qian Wei ends up staying late to work on a proposal. Lu Xun texts her to ask her if she forgot what the New Year is. She replies that it's just the countdown, right? She mutters that he just wants to remind her that it's his birthday lest she forgets. lol She goes back to work, and it appears that she’s also working on a personal slideshow.
Li Chong Wen later tells her he had heard about her father and is surprised that she pulled herself together that quickly. She tells him "Maybe it's because I've finally figured things out. For some things, even if you have the chance to do them again, the result will never change." He asks if she's gone through this with her father before. She says it was the same as last time, but it was too late. This time, her father left her with five words: 再见。我爱你。Goodbye. I love you. Li Chong Wen then wonders to himself if she’s really from another timeline. She asks him about his father’s debts. He tells her that the debts have been taken care of by this internship. He also has a chance to become an official employee.
She leaves for the night but it's raining out. Li Chong Wen offers to go back to school with her. She says she’ll be fine alone, and asks where his umbrella is as she saw one by his desk. He says she said that she enjoyed the rain. Qian Wei then sees Lu Xun is waiting for her. He walks up with an umbrella, and offers a ride to Li Chong Wen. He declines the offer, and when they leave, he reveals the cup of ginger tea he had in his bag for her. He feels foolish now.
In the car, Lu Xun tells her that he’s prepared a surprise for her. She looks in the backseat and finds a waterproof backpack...but there are two of them. He makes the excuse that they were on sale so she pinches him as she knows he’s lying. He tells her to not mess with the driver. He then offers to pick her up after work every day. She doesn't think it's necessary as she can take the bus or subway. She teases him for being jealous. He says he's only jealous of her relationship with her work, and at this rate, he won't be able to see her this month. Aww. She teases that it seems someone really wants to spend New Year with her.
Li Chong Wen continues to be short on funds as he has to pull out cash from the ATM using several different cards. He buys two buns for dinner and eats them on the bus as he reviews Qin Fen’s file. He recalls his conversation with Mr. Zhang and is reminded to remember his position and to do whatever the company needs. There's a sign on his desk: "Those who suit their actions to the time are wise."
Mr. Zhang holds an impromptu meeting with Li Chong Wen, Qian Wei and another intern, plus associate attorneys about their client, Leda wanting to terminate an executive, Qin Fen. He's an employee of nine years, has chronic nephritis, has a great work record and work ethic, but the company wants to terminate him using the least cost possible. Qian Wei points out that this employee hasn't even requested leave in the nine years. According to his work hours, business trips, and health reports - his condition is due to being overworked. This is a work injury. She asks why he's being fired. Mr. Zhang is not happy with her words, and says that their clients have no obligation to tell them the exact reason they are firing him. She repeats her question, and Li Chong Wen calmly tells her that there are plenty of possibilities but their task at hand is to appease the client by firing him with the lowest cost. She suggests that the client could compromise with the employee, by offering compensation. It's not what the client wants.
Li Chong Wen offers a solution but it would need the client's cooperation. They can place the employee on leave with an oral order, and after going through the procedure, the employer can then say that he took leave without the company's permission. Then they can treat it as absenteeism and avoid compensation then. He then brings up the Wolf Agreement, and to his surprise Qian Wei echoes his words.
[Ep22] “Kids’ Meal in An Adult World”
He then says that his sister will beat him up if she hears this: “After being away for so long, I realized that the one I missed most...is you.” He looks down at her, and sees that she’s asleep on his shoulder! He takes a deep breath and then just smiles. Awww, what a sweet boy!
He says “Unfortunately it isn't snowing in Haizhou. But, it's okay. I, Lu Xun, can make it snow a lifetime for you, Qian Wei.” She laughs at this and wonders what's going to happen. He then turns on the snow machine and opens an umbrella for them to stand under as it “snows” in the place. Too cute!! She starts laughing. He just wanted to see this joy on her face. He asks what she thinks and if she likes it. 
She asks him if he’s ever heard people say that if you open an umbrella indoors, you won’t be able to grow any taller? He looks around and says he’s already so tall, do he need to - but she interrupts him with a kiss. She thinks “Even if I have many regrets this time, having Lu Xun, the biggest fool - it still makes me happy.” Their kiss ends and he asks if he should turn it off. Hehe. She then looks at the tree and opens the first gift bag from him. They're business cards that read “Qian Wei, Owner of Law Online.” He tells her that tomorrow is Law Online's first consultation so they’ll come in handy. She says that she's finally turned the tables around and become the lao ban. He says she sounds like she's been oppressed by someone. He'll be the first to take him down and throw him to the ground. She just smiles at this and nods. He says that he'll avenge her. She laughs heartily at this. Lu Xun v. Lu Xun. Ha. She opens the second gift bag, and reads the card out loud: “Lu Xun is the cure for everything.” She looks at him in confusion.
Qian Wei knows that in the future, the Wolf Agreement is widely used but defeats the purpose of labor laws by taking advantage of employees' anxiety and forcing them to give up the benefits guaranteed by labor law. In the future, any lawyer would think that this really is a tricky and smart idea. But any lawyer with a conscience would be disgusted by its inherent coldness and exploitation. She just didn't know that Li Chong Wen was the one who came up with this idea until now. Li Chong Wen tells everyone that it's not necessary to force employees to sign. It only takes one person to sign and the rest will follow suit. "Because in the workplace, we all have this mentality - we're afraid if we don't do this, someone else will do it." Employees = sheep following the flock.
Qian Wei refuses to work on this case as her morals won’t allow her to serve such a case. She believes what they’re doing will ruin this man’s life and he doesn’t deserve this treatment. She leaves the meeting, and in essence, quits this internship. The other interns are unhappy to see her go but she can’t tell them exactly what happened as she signed an NDA. On her way out, she sees Mr. Zhang talking to Li Chong Wen while they’re smoking cigarettes. Back in the day, during this internship, Li Chong Wen had started smoking after taking on this same case. But she didn't know what he struggled with back then and had, in fact, told him to just work on the case. She thinks it's her fault for not stopping him back then.
She returns home and tells Lu Xun that she wants to help Li Chong Wen and that employee. If she doesn't do anything to help, then she'll ruin two people's lives. She doesn’t want Li Chong Wen, one of their classmates, to use his intelligence for exploiting legal loopholes in the future. He counters that she can bear to see him use his intelligence on jealousy. Awww. So she snuggles up to him and bribes him with fruit to get him to agree to let her help Li Chong Wen. She then receives a call from her mother telling her that her father's ashes have been buried. It was snowing heavily during the burial and everything was so white and beautiful. She says that she's been too busy with school. Lu Xun pats her on the head and then puts his arm around her as she continues talking to her mother. She tells her mother otherwise she would have been there and wanted to see the snowfall, too.
Li Chong Wen meets Qian Wei at the hospital, where Qin Fen is getting his treatment via IV drip but he's more concerned about meeting a client in time. She tells Li Chong Wen that she asked to meet him, not just to help Qin Fen but also him. Now they're at a fast food joint and watching Qin Fen interact with his son. Qin Fen is a single father. If he doesn't work, then he can't raise his son. If he works, then he has little time for his son. With the Wolf Agreement, he truly has no choice then. Li Chong Wen says it's a dog-eat-dog-world for adults. He can't choose his own life nor can he change the rules of society. The two argue about labor law but she believes that he still has a conscience. He tells her that he’s not as noble as she thinks he is. He already turned down that previous job opportunity and can't miss out on this one, too. And if he doesn't do this, someone else will. He then says that the only person he wanted to protect was her, but she's already rejected him. Oof. She now realizes that he had sacrificed himself - and not her or Qin Fen.
She tells him that the Wolf Agreement is the starting point of his pursuit of fame and fortune. And she knows he has a box of cigarettes in his bag now and that he starts smoking after this event. Fame and fortune are like cigarettes - addictive. Once Qin Fen signs this agreement, Li Chong Wen will turn into the wolf in the future. He says this isn't about choosing whether to be a good person or not. It's about whether he loses the job or Qin Fen does. This is his reality every time. Only when he is successful, will he have the right to talk about dreams and morals. She bitterly laughs at this and asks if he thinks he'll be closer to his dream after he gets this job. She tells him that she now knows why he didn't become a civil lawyer but a legal specialist who maximizes profits of the capitalist. He's confused as to why he became a legal specialist.
She tells him that they had started a law firm but it had low earnings, and in the end, he had given in to a higher salaried job as AES' legal director. She tells him “There is no absolute right and wrong on this path. But you have to follow the voice in your heart. If you’re not suffering, then why do you need that box of cigarettes?” She doesn't want him to still end up getting farther away from his dreams after giving it his best. Moments later, Qin Fen's son drops by asking to trade his soda for her toy. She tells the boy that Li Chong Wen bought it, so he needs to ask him. The little boy just beams at him. He’s so cute. Li Chong Wen is now holding the Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf toys, one in each hand. He hands the boy the Pleasant Goat and tells him that he gave him his favorite toy. He just needs to give the Pleasant Goat to his father and tell him to not sign the Big Big Wolf Agreement. Awww. She tells the boy that Pleasant Goat always defeats Big Big Wolf and that justice always prevails over evil. Sadly, this isn't always true in our real world. But we always have hope that things can be better.
After the boy leaves, Li Chong Wen tells her that he was just like the boy when he was young - he always wanted the toys that came with the kids' meal. His father had been disabled in a work-related accident, and he'd been intimidated to settle for 10,000 RMB, and they needed the money to put Li Chong Wen through school. That day, his father took him to get him a kids' meal. He still has this chicken toy. He didn't understand what kind of injustice was hidden behind that great meal until he grew up. So from then on, he was determined to study law as he didn't want other families to go through what he had to. As he gets closer to his goal, he sees the power of capitalism and how powerless he is. So he can only be a wolf, so he doesn't get devoured by other wolves. He thanks her for saving him, as he almost became the person he hated the most.
She says that both of their fathers are gone but must be watching them, so let’s not disappoint them. He then apologizes for his future self, and whatever he does, it must've been out of protecting her. He asks if Super Mario will get the princess after repenting and beating the game? She says she doesn't know as she's not a princess - she's just a Super Mario worker like him. Embarking on the journey isn't about getting something but about heroism in the heart.
It’s Christmas time. At home, Lu Xun is busy decorating a tree, while Qian Wei is out drinking with her now-ex-colleagues, including a now unemployed Li Chong Wen. Qin Fen had refused to sign the agreement, so the employer had to compensate him for the termination. Qian Wei asks her colleagues if they're interested in joining her pro bono legal aid platform, and they all agree to join. Later, everyone is signing Li Chong Wen's shirt but he reserves a spot on his sleeve for her. Akin to wearing his heart on his sleeve? She signs it: “Stay motivated. Enjoy what you do. Super Mario Qian.”
Eventually, a drunk Qian Wei falls asleep on a couch, but in her dream, she wakes up in 2022. She sees her body out on a stretcher with medical personnel tending to her. A concerned Lu Xun is also there trying to wake her up. In 2014, Lu Xun wakes her up, asking why she drank so much. She sits up to hug him and tells him to not cry as she won't leave him. He asks, where is she going? She then realizes it was just a nightmare. She says that she thought she was leaving and that they were going to be separated. He asks why would they be separated, as wherever she goes, he will be with her. She goes back to hugging him. They’re interrupted by a colleague who wants her to keep drinking, so she runs to the bathroom to vomit.
Lu Xun leaves to get her hangover pills and runs into Li Chong Wen, who was getting her something sweet for the same purpose. Lu Xun tells him that he'll do his best from now on, so he doesn't have to be troubled by her. Li Chong Wen tells him that nothing will ever happen between her and him. He then says this time, he was never a threat to him. Lu Xun is confused by this or that time. Li Chong Wen says she really loves him, so he doesn't stand a chance. He hopes that he'll cherish this luck. Lu Xun sees Qian Wei's autograph on his sleeve, so he offers to sign his shirt. He writes “Everything will be fine” on his chest. Li Chong Wen thanks him and then throws a fake punch at him, and instead lightly punches him on the shoulder. Lu Xun pops one back at him. The two guys laugh and walk back together. Told you, the other CP in this series! Fine, but it's still an odd friendship.
At work, Li Shi Yun is forced to sing love songs at the bar, along with wearing a long-haired wig and a white dress. A drunk Tang Lu comes in and he recognizes her. He says she looks the way she did on their first date. He says he misses her, holds onto her hand and asks for them to start over. She's not keen on the idea and they're interrupted by Qian Chuan who suddenly appears and tells him to let go of her. Tang Lu says it's him again, and asks if he has some intentions towards her. Qian Chuan tells him that it's none of his business and they’ve broken up. Tang Lu says that they'll get back together and tries to approach her again but Qian Chuan shoves him away. Liu Shi Yun tells Tang Lu to go sober up, and then takes Qian Chuan to her dressing room.
Qian Chuan tells her about his travels with his mother, and then hands her a bag filled with souvenirs from every single place he's visited. Awww. Her boss comes in and yells at her to hurry back out there. Qian Chuan says she is pretending to be someone she isn't, singing songs she doesn't like - how is this pursuing her dreams? He's just so precious. She decides to get back on that stage as herself - no wig, in a studded jacket, a lip piercing, and her usual heavier eye makeup. She then dedicates her song to her ex-boyfriend and ex-boss. Qian Chuan cheers her on as said ex-boss and ex-boyfriend are equally aggravated by her now raucous performance. After this last hurrah, Liu Shi Yun and Qian Chuan hightail it out of the bar to have beers at the beach.
She asks him why can't they like the real her? Is she that bad? He says that she is perfect and she can hold her liquor well. lol She's physically strong, and no one can bully her. At this point, she rests her head on his shoulder and continues drinking. He goes on to say she knows law and music, so she's a master of pen and sword. And she's beautiful inside and out.
Back at home, Lu Xun is carrying a drunk Qian Wei on his back. She’s muttering about losing him to fate. He sets her down on the couch, fixes her hair and lets her rest. Eventually, she sobers up, looks around and notices that he's prepared a lot of surprises for her. She tells him if she had known, she would have come back earlier. She asks why he didn't tell her. He asks her what does surprise mean? Would it still be a surprise if he told her?! XD
She gets up from the couch to look at the tree. He says that he put everything on the tree himself and strung up all of the lights in the room. She then notices something that looks like a projector and asks him about it.
LX: I know that you look tough on the outside, but I know you must be keeping a lot of secrets that you can't tell anyone. I don't know what it feels like, maybe it's a grievance, maybe it's sadness. But it's okay, I'll always be your medicine. Any illness, any unhappiness you feel, I can help you heal.
QW: What’s the shelf life of this medicine? XD
LX: A medicine as expensive and as rare to find as I, at least a lifetime. But you have to cherish it. Use it wisely. It’s a prescription that lasts forever!
QW: Where on earth did you gain all this experience from?
LX: We're graduating soon, right? I just want to know what your plan is about us after that.
QW: I want to study abroad with you for our master's degree. Let's go to Oxford together.
LX surprised: Oxford Law School? How did you know I want to apply for Oxford Law School?
QW with a big smile: Do you still need to ask?
He pinches her cheeks in response which makes her laugh. She is the cutest when she's laughing at him. He then tells her that the biggest surprise is here, and points to the third bag. He hands her the bag and she says that it's quite heavy. She jokingly asks if he put a big diamond ring in here. She says she's going to... and then opens the bag to find a pair of golden pigs.
[Ep23] "You and I Were in a Dream"
QW: I promise you. Even if fate wants to separate us, I will surely be together with you even if it means that I have to put everything I have on the line.
LX: What are you talking about? Do you think you can escape from my grasp? I've tied the rings together. You won't be able to escape from my grasp. You, Qian Wei, are mine now. Do you remember that?
QW: No, I...Listen, this doesn't count. If you want to propose to me, you should make an official proposal in the future.
LX with a little smirk: That's impossible. Qian Wei, you were the one who proposed to me. And I accepted your proposal out of pity. Ha. Do you feel me? ←This is in English! lol So cute.
QW protests: Wait! That's not what I meant!
LX: What do you mean then??
QW: That's not what I meant!
LX: That's what you meant.
QW: I just told you to tie the rings together. That's not what I meant! He's smiling at her. You can't just do that! (~1:22, one of my favorite scenes. Sweet → Cute!)
He cups her face and goes to kiss her, but suddenly there’s lightning and rain. He says it’s raining, instead of snowing during Christmas. She recalls their conversation about “the next time it rains…” She looks at him and clears her throat, and he says that that’s not what he meant. She asks what if that was her intention? He asks if she meant driving, so she goes along with that. But then he suddenly grabs her and pushes her down for a kiss, and they’re together on the couch for some time… ;)
Qian Wei's first client shows up but then she changes her mind and goes to leave. Qian Wei convinces her to stay and chat since she's already here. Our couple have their bags swapped, and Lu Xun realizes that he has her bag as he's looking for a book. The woman has a copyright infringement case against her boyfriend. He took her character designs for his video game which he just sold. Qian Wei asks her which is more important to her: her drawings or him? The woman decides to not sue him. Qian Wei tells her that it's best to settle out of court anyway. The woman gets up to leave but drops some of her belongings. Qian Wei helps her pick up the documents and asks if she's Sheng Kai. Her boyfriend is Ma Lun and he owns Morris. She asks her if she's sure that she's really decided. If she doesn't fight for her copyright, she'll stand to lose any future profits from this game. Sheng Kai tells her they're already unrelated now, what's the use of taking the money? She realizes that this might be the breakthrough for Morris' case, as Sheng Kai might still possess the early sketches of the video game characters. But she's decided to stay here, yet there are so many loose ends to tie up in 2022. She thinks about the caseload, how Lu Xun's in trouble, and her mother who has lost her father and her. She wonders if she's making the right decision for choosing to stay in this world? Is she being too selfish?
Lu Xun is looking for a book but knocks down Qian Wei’s journal, and the open page catches his eye. He then starts flipping through Qian Wei's journal and laughs at the first page, Mission #1.
Mission #1: Turn the tide against the wind. Steal Lu Xun's life experience. Screenwriter: Qian Wei.
Mission #2: Optimize Dad's health. Stop Dad from dying of leukemia.
Mission #3: Help Qian Chuan, the forever runner-up. Prevent Qian Chuan from getting injured and make him join the national team. Stop Qian Chuan and Mo Zi Xin from falling in love. Help Qian Chuan overcome psychological barriers and win the championship.
Side project: Matchmake Lu Xun and Mo Zi Xin. Let Qian Chuan be a playboy and I lead the way.
Mission #4: Escape from Li Chong Wen's cave. Never get to know Li Chong Wen. No eye and physical contact with Li Chong Wen. Turn down Li Chong Wen.
Her entry to her father: I don't want to return to 2022. [Full text in Ep21.]
By the time he's reading the last page, his smile is gone. Instead he looks rather concerned now.
Li Chong Wen meets with Lan He, who offers him a job as her assistant. He can’t escape AES.
Liu Shi Yun looks for a job but is unable to find any music gigs and she's running low on funds. She looks through her stuff and finds a boxing glove. There’s a bank card inside and a note from her father. It says that she can't ask for money but it doesn't mean he can't give it to her anyway. Sweet Dad! Use this money to learn music, prove him wrong. If she really likes music that much, then she should persevere. “Never give up until you defeat your opponent.” She calls her father and he says she finally called them back. She tearfully says "Dad".
Liu Shi Yun convinces her father to let her rent out one of their old boxing gyms, and she wants Qian Chuan to use the space, and he can pay her rent when he’s able to. Awww. It is revealed that she was not asleep on his shoulder that night and she had heard his confession! She makes him start working out on the hyperextension bench with a weight in his arms. She sits in front of him and says she'll see how long he can last under her intense gaze. She's testing his concentration. Oh boy. He says that he's not afraid of her and the loser needs to buy luosifen. He starts leaning forward and his face is pretty close to hers. He does several reps.
They tell Qian Wei about this on the phone, and Qian Wei replies that she’s happy that her brother isn’t going to be single in 2022 and that Liu Shi Yun might be their benefactor. lol
They invite her to dinner but she says that she's busy with something. Liu Shi Yun notices that Lu Xun is there and asks Qian Wei if she needs to talk to him and she says there's no need and quickly hangs up. Lu Xun congratulates them as Qian Chuan puts his arm around Liu Shi Yun. They're so cute together. She invites him to join them for dinner as Qian Wei is busy. He refuses as he doesn't want to be a third wheel. However, he wants to talk to Qian Chuan. Lu Xun asks him about Qian Wei getting drunk and telling him that she came from 2022. He says that he didn't believe her, and Qian Chuan looks away. He asks if Qian Wei has told him about being from the future. Her brother denies this and says she's made it all up.
Lu Xun leaves and rides the bus alone with the backpack on the seat next to him. He looks at the bag and remembers Qian Wei sleeping on his shoulder. He's recalling everything she's done and said, indicating that she was from the future. He's crying as he realizes that's why she knew who the bra thief was, why she knew he was allergic to dogs, why she knew Li Chong Wen's preferences and tried to avoid him. Her predictions were never wrong as she came from the future. He goes to the park where they made up at after their first real fight.
LX’s thoughts: Qian Wei, you said you stole me and that you had to return me to my original place eventually. So were you together with me because you love me? Or was it because I was a tool for you to reach your success? Was I merely a means to your success? He thinks she's using him.
Qian Wei's been busy working on something with their photos on her laptop. Lu Xun drops by to see her. She opens the door and is surprised to see him. He hugs her immediately which makes her comment that he's behaving weirdly. He then shows her a notebook with a list of things he wanted to do with her.
想和我唯一起做的事:旅行看真正的鹅毛大雪互相吹头发把丘比特从小比格养成大比格听刘若英演唱会看一次流星雨一起出庭为正义辩护
Things I want to do with you:TravelWatch the heavy snowfallBlow dry each other's hairRaise Cupid from a small beagle to a big beagleListen to Rene Liu concertWatch a meteor showerAppearing in court together to defend justice
He then asks her if there's anything that she wants to do together with him. She brings up that they're going to study abroad together and they're working on Law Online together. He asks her if there's anything she wants to do with him, besides pursuing their careers and studies? She pats him on the head and asks if some alien stole his brain. He tells her to give him a kiss and pulls her in for a quick kiss. She asks what's wrong with him. He pulls out her journal and she tells him to ignore that. He tells her that he knows how she behaves when she's lying to him. He's read everything she's written to her father. He asks if she can predict everything because she came from 2022? She doesn't say anything. He asks her why she came back to her past and if she's here to turn her life around or make up for her regrets? She starts tearing up but she still doesn't say anything. He says that the person he cared about only treated him as someone in the background no matter if it was in the past or in the future? He asks if she can tell him how important he is to her? She reaches out to hold his hand and tells him to not be angry as she didn't write his details down, not because she didn't care about him. It's because his presence is outside of her plan.
He asks if he hadn't pursued her, if she would still choose Li Chong Wen? She lets go of his hand and doesn't say anything. Why is she mum now?! He says that last time, she was together with Li Chong Wen and she loved him. She says it was in the past and now the person she loves is him. Isn't that enough? He asks if Li Chong Wen knows that she came from the future, which is why she was able to persuade him to help Qin Feng. She looks distraught. He painfully asks what about him, as he's the last person to know about this - why?! He asks her if she got together with him because of love or did she do it to avoid Li Chong Wen? Or was it because it was necessary to turn her life around? He angrily says if he wasn't the top student, if it was anyone else, would she choose to be together with them?! She asks him if he thinks she's someone who seeks instant success? She asks if he isn't with her because she's capable and exceptional - which is why he thinks they're equal. She tells him that he wouldn't have chosen her if she was a lousy student, right? She angrily says she knew because he didn't choose her last time! She's deflecting here?
LX with such sad, teary, red eyes: Qian Wei, listen up. I don't care if the future Lu Xun likes you or not, but I know that no matter if I'm 18 or 28 or even 88, all of them were you. Qian Wei, the only person I fancy is you. I like you not because you're a capable person. I like you not because you possess exceptional capabilities! He's crying so hard. I like you because of your pure heart! Don't you understand? But now, everything is no longer important to me. He pulls out his wishing bottle from his bag and holds it up. In my life, every wish that I had made was always about you. Tears continue to stream down his face. But your wishes were never about me. She doesn't say anything but she's crying.
He throws down the bottle before he leaves and then she starts sobbing. The slideshow she’s been working finishes processing and suddenly loads onto the projector and pictures of them appear on the wall. Qian Wei just stands there sobbing as she watches the slideshow. My heart hurts for both of them.
QW’s voiceover: I never participated in your past. I have no idea about your deep feelings for me. But Lu Xun, you will see me forever in your future.
At the end of the slideshow this text shows up: Where you walk with me through your dream, you tell me when the light returns. T___T She pulls out his wish from the bottle: "I wish Qian Wei will always have a pure heart. Lu Xun" She starts sobbing and thinks "Lu Xun, you moron. You're the only accident in my plan. But you're the accident that I love the most."
She suddenly grabs the laptop and runs outside with it. Lu Xun is at home standing at the window, as tears fall, and he's gripping the pair of golden pigs in his hand. Qian Wei runs into an elevator but something's wrong as the lights flicker and her ring spins on her finger. It seems like the elevator is coming apart. There’s a bright light, and then she slowly wakes up in the hospital. She utters Lu Xun's name and someone squeezes her hands. She can't really see them well, but she asks “Are you here?” The faceless person then lifts her up and hugs her. At this point, Lu Xun walks in to see a closed-eyed and smiling Qian Wei hugging Li Chong Wen. He looks hurt but he just turns around and leaves the room. On his way out, her mother runs into him. He tells her that Qian Wei is awake and Li Chong Wen is by her side. Noooo!
Qian Wei finally opens her eyes and realizes that the person hugging her isn't Lu Xun but Li Chong Wen! She quickly moves out of his embrace. She asks why he is here and then where is Lu Xun? Her mother runs in, and is relieved that she's awake. She asks if she wasn't just in the elevator. She recalls fainting and asks how long has she been unconscious for. Li Chong Wen tells her that she got drunk during the reunion and fell down a well behind the temple. She was in a coma for one month. Her mother tells her that she's been undergoing brain therapy, and the doctor had told her that he wasn't sure when she'd regain consciousness. Qian Wei is confused that it's been a month. Her dream covered the span of 3 years. Her mother mentions she complained about her boss torturing her but she thinks that Xiao Lu is a nice person. Her mother mentions she broke her ring before her coma, and he had had it repaired for her. She puts the ring back on her left index finger and grabs her phone asking where he is. Her mother tells her that he left once he knew she'd regained consciousness. To their surprise, Qian Wei runs out of the room.
Qian Wei runs through the hospital looking for him. She notices today's date is 2022.04.23. She then runs outside to look for him. She sees his car driving by and runs after it but he doesn't seem to see her. She finally stops. An out of breath Li Chong Wen shows up to apologize for what happened before. He realized after this accident, that he can't lose her again. He won't let her be hurt again. She just looks at him wordlessly. He pulls her in for a hug and she looks around and then shrugs out of his embrace. She says, "Are we in 2022? So, everything was fake?" She continues looking around.
QW's thoughts: Lu Xun, you haven't seen the video I made for you. You haven't heard about my feelings yet. Before this, it was just an odd coincidence. What about now? Have I lost the right to tell you that I love you?
[Ep24] "The Gap Between Dream and Reality"
The doctor tells Qian Wei that she had a brain injury, and has received a week of treatment. Having hallucinations or dreams during the coma is normal. It'll take her some time to recover now, and she will need to undergo physiotherapy on a regular basis. Liu Shi Yun has brought her her favorite dessert but Qian Chuan comes in and removes it. The two bicker until Qian Wei finally tells them that she's tired and closes her eyes. She realizes that this is her reality, as there's no such thing as a painstakingly brewing romance waiting for her. She's still the useless Qian Wei. :(
Lu Xun and Li Chong Wen are in a meeting about the Morris case. Lu Xun says they’ve found Mr. Wei and filed a lawsuit based on evidence of his communications with Ruo Mei. Li Chong Wen denies AES' involvement with those communications. Lu Xun has also filed an appeal in Morris' case. Li Chong Wen says this could drag on for years, which a young company like Morris can't afford. So he offers a Settlement Agreement but Lu Xun doesn't even look at it. He tells him that he knows that AES is in the middle of getting listed but this litigation is delaying the process. Morris is now suing AES for infringement. Lu Xun pulls a page from the Settlement Agreement and starts folding it.
Afterwards, Li Chong Wen thanks Lu Xun, on behalf of Qian Wei, for taking care of things after her accident. Lu Xun says that he's her boss, so who is he to her? Li Chong Wen says he's her boyfriend. Lu Xun nearly sneers at this but he just continues folding the paper in his hands. Li Chong Wen says taking care of Qian Wei has become his responsibility. Lu Xun asks if they're getting back together. Li Chong Wen implies that after all these years, and after such a serious accident, she now knows what should really matter to her - their relationship. *rolling eyes* An angry Lu Xun starts crumpling up the paper in his hands now.
Lao Tao wants Lu Xun to find out if Qian Wei wants to return to the firm. Lu Xun doesn't say anything. Lao Tao knows he must be worrying that when the Morris' case is done, Qian Wei and Li Chong Wen will get back together, and she'll leave the firm. Lu Xun says they can get back together but how is it related to work? Lu Xun tells him to call her and explain the situation and she'll come back immediately. Lao Tao asks why him, as it's actually between them. It's inappropriate for him to interfere, and the one who cares should be calling. When he'd driven away from the hospital the day Qian Wei woke up, he’d been listening to “We Are Not Together”, but it seems that he never saw Qian Wei chasing after him. Even though we can see her in the right side mirror of his car.
Qian Wei is being discharged soon. The doctor tells her that Lu Xun had insisted on bringing in advanced medical equipment from overseas, otherwise she wouldn't have woken up so soon. She needs to continue with brain physiotherapy to prevent any side effects. She asks about her long detailed dream, and how some things she knew about and others seemed logical even though she had never experienced them. Besides the stimulation machines, they had asked her family and friends to remind her of her past. He tells her to figure out which memories were real versus not, and she would have to verify for herself. Then she finds out from the visiting log that Lu Xun had been there every night.
Back at work, Qian Wei is rifling through Lu Xun’s office. She finds the origami helmet and thinks about the times he's given one to her - at the cafe before her accident, and in the dream, after her father died. She then finds the wishing bottle and pulls out the paper - it's blank. She then finds his favorite book and flips through it and remembers his words about the void in his heart but she doesn't find anything in the book. Lu Xun catches her but seems only mildly annoyed about it. She asks him if the void in his heart wasn't Mo Zi Xin but herself. He denies this.
She tells him that during her coma, she had a long dream about incidents that she didn't know about during their university years. The doctor said that someone must have told her. She tells him that she knows he was with her every night. He only says since she was in a vegetative state, and if anything had happened to her, it would've been considered a work injury. So when he had time, he would visit her and read her some files and law regulations. She brings up when Li Chong Wen had confessed to her back then, she had seen the sign with a poem, "I want the thousand eyes of the eternal night, to see only you." Wasn’t this prepared by him? He sighs and denies it. Then he tells her “That's a dream between you and someone else.” Why is he being so obstinate? Before it was her...now it's him!
He asks what her dream was about. She says that she'd gone back to 2011 and had the greatest relationship of her life. But when she woke up, she found out everything was fake. They're interrupted by a call from Li Chong Wen. Lu Xun tells her it's time to live in reality. Her dream is about someone else, nothing to do with him, so don’t bring it up again. Once she leaves his office, he pulls out the wish paper from his safe: "I wish Qian Wei will always have a pure heart." It's real! He then folds it into a crane and puts it back into the bottle and locks it up in his safe.
Li Chong Wen is waiting for her after work with a cup of ginger tea. He asks to speak to her tonight. She agrees and says that she has something to tell him, too. Now they're at the seafood restaurant that he worked at before. There isn't a soul in sight as he's booked the entire place. He then pulls out a shadow box with a leaf inside. He asks her if she knows what this is. She admits that it's the leaf from their breakup of four years ago. He tells her that for him, time stopped on that autumn day. He says, "Only when you get back to me, the four seasons in my life can rotate as usual. The only future I want is the future with you in it." She looks quite uncomfortable with his words and avoids making eye contact with him. He wants to return the leaf to her, and then he opens the lid and removes the leaf to reveal a diamond ring. He then gets down on one knee and presents the box to her. He wants to be the man who brings good luck to her. When life lets her down, he'll bring good luck to her. Now he's proposing?!
She isn't looking at him and finally takes the box to set it down on the table and tells him to sit down. She says that she has something for him, too. She pushes over the once-empty box he'd given her when he'd confessed, which has some items inside. She tells him that it's almost full but they've changed. He asks her if it's because of Lan He. She says that she doesn't care about their relationship. It's over for her as what they want in life has never been the same. They are heading towards two different directions, and the longer it is, the further the distance between them.
He takes the box and dumps everything out and says that he won’t force anything she doesn’t want. The box is empty now, and anything she wants he’ll give it to her. She says what she wants in life will only be meaningful if she can achieve it on her own. There's no turning back. He says he just wants another chance at winning her heart. She says after this coma, she has a different perspective on how to view the world. She knows that four years ago, they were too busy for each other and are truly not meant for each other. Later that evening, Li Chong Wen wonders what else he can do for her. Missing the point.
Afterwards, Qian Chuan and Liu Shi Yun fight over giving her a ride - his electric bike or her SUV. The bike ends up inside the SUV with the three of them. lol Qian Wei realizes that some things in her dream are real - like her brother’s conversation with their father about him wanting to swim because he enjoys it and not just to be a champion. Not long ago, Liu Shi Yun Liu became obsessed with luosifen so she acquired a luosifen shop. Qian Chuan is surprised at her good taste. Ha. During his sister's coma, he had taken his mother to Liuzhou for luosifen. Qian Wei realizes what happened in the dream may happen in real life. So if she works hard enough, perhaps Lu Xun will fall in love with her. *facepalm* Your battle is getting him to admit it! Feeling motivated, she announces that she's treating them to luosifen.
At home, while laying in bed, Qian Wei looks at a picture of her parents, and tells her father that she had an accident but thanks to his ring, she escaped unscathed. She's thankful that she got to see him again. Her mother comes in with a bowl of turtle soup. She tearfully tells her mother that when she was in her coma, she went back to her youth and saw her father again. She had made up for a lot of regrets but unfortunately she didn’t get to keep him again. But at least this time, she was able to say goodbye and could feel his love for her.
Her mother says youth is wonderful, as her youth lasted from age 19 to 52. It started ever since she met her husband. How sweet. Her father had two unfulfilled wishes: 1) Travel around the world and record the best scenery. When he passed, she did it for him. 2) To witness Qian Wei passing the NJE. Qian Wei says that in the dream, he had passed before she took her NJE, and he had left her a present. Her mother asks, if he prepared a present for her in the dream, too? Qian Wei notices that her mother said “too”, so she looks under her bed and finds the dust-covered box. She opens it and finds the white barrister wig again. She cries and laughs in joy. Qian Wei says now that she's received the present, she’ll pass the exam for sure. She suggests when they visit Dad’s grave next year, she’ll be sure to wear the wig then. Mom and Qian Wei are now both in tears and hugging. (~34:27) T___T
Qian Wei tries to persuade Lao Tao to let her work on Morris’ case as Lu Xun won’t allow it. He explains that Lu Xun is protecting her from Morris going after her. On the second day after her accident, Morris had wanted compensation by way of firing her. To avoid that, Lu Xun had made sure to resolve the issue within a week’s time. Lao Tao then rebukes her for not making any progress - not passing the NJE and staying an assistant. However, Lu Xun had insisted on taking her under his wing as “she's pretty, kind-hearted, meticulous in doing forms, and drives safely. And more importantly, she can make five types of coffee.” XD Caffeine = life. He points out that firm doesn't need a good clerk but a good lawyer, and the person who protects her from wind and rain may get tired. She asks for the chance to prove that she's different from her old self, and she wants a chance to prove it. He tells her to pass the NJE and help turn the case around. She leaves to find Lu Xun at the office but Lao Tao tells her that he hasn't been in the office for two days as he’s been looking into “Noah of Ice”. He then says that he forgot something at the office and gives her a box of allergy medication. She smiles as she suspects that he must've kept Cupid. She grabs the box and quickly runs out of there.
[Ep25] “Let Go of the Past, Move On!”
She tearfully tells her father that she misses him so much and goes to touch his hand. Dad reaches over and when touches her ring, and then he's gone. She then has a prophetic dream about someone physically attacking Lu Xun. She wakes up from the brain scan and is now worried about Lu Xun.
Lu Xun and Qian Wei find a way to get Sheng Kai to hear them out. Sheng Kai isn’t very interested as her revenge on Ma Lun is to never mind his business again. I actually appreciate this type of revenge. Lu Xun leaves the paperwork with her. Qian Wei tells her that the copyright from seven years ago isn't a matter of hatred or fame for her, it's a regret. She understands as she's had a similar experience. A while ago, she had a dream, wherein she fixed all of her regrets and filled the void in her heart. In that dream, she had also met her ex-boyfriend who left her scarred. Then she realized that "if you get to go through it again, even if you don't agree with it, but at least you can understand his choice. Running away like this is useless. Only when you has the courage to stand in front of him and face him, that's when you've really moved on." Sheng Kai doesn't say anything. Qian Wei sets down a business card before leaving.
At home, Lu Xun is playing the game “Noah of Ice”, when Qian Wei knocks on his door. When he opens the door, she yells “surprise” and literally barges in. She tells him that Lao Tao sent her to help him.
She takes a glance around and thinks it looks the same as in her dream. She throws down the allergy meds on the table. He makes an excuse about having a weak constitution. She notices a jar of jerky on the table, and he grabs it away from her and eats a piece. lol Is he seriously eating potential dog treats? She tries to snoop around the place but he won’t allow it and makes her sit down with him. He tells her that “Noah of Ice” is one of Morris' games, but it's totally different from all of their previously released games - the artwork, characters, and storyline. He's looking for the concept artist. Not unlike the dream, Lu Xun is terrible with playing this game as well. Qian Wei takes over, wins and gets through to the end of the game.
山青茶盛时
伦待久违人
Tea mountain in full fragrance, waiting for the long-lost one.
There's a post-credits scene with the protagonists under a red umbrella on a tea plantation, which Lu Xun realizes might be related to the concept artist, Sheng Kai (盛开) and Morris' owner, Ma Lun (马伦). Qian Wei knows that game designers like to include their initial aspiration of game creation in post-credits like this. So Ma Lun and Sheng Kai were not just partners back then, but in a relationship together. We knew this, but Lu Xun didn’t. Did Qian Wei forget? (Ep23. Sheng Kai was her first Law Online consultation.)
Qian Wei mentions going to see Ma Lun, and Lu Xun replies there's a conflict of interest as Li Chong Wen is AES' legal director and they have a relationship. She says she has no relationship with Li Chong Wen. There's no way they're getting back together. He says that they also can’t afford any more mistakes with the upcoming second trial. She tells him that she’s decided to take the NJE, as she’s overcome what happened before with her father. She asks for him to take her to the exam, and he replies he can't as there's a very important client meeting that day. She gets him to agree to take her with him to see Ma Lun if she passes the NJE. Then she wants a pinky promise but he won't agree to that and just kicks her out.
Exam day arrives on October 20th, and breakfast is delivered to her house, which she assumes was Lu Xun’s doing as it’s all of her favorite items. She's dropped off by her brother and Liu Shi Yun who are fighting as usual, as they’re vying for her attention. After the exam, they're waiting for her, but so is Lu Xun, secretly spying from a distance, in his car. Of course he is. He lets Lao Tao know that if her reaction after the test is anything to go by, she’s probably passed the NJE.
Lu Xun and Qian Wei visit Ma Lun, who denies knowing where Sheng Kai is. Qian Wei confronts him about them being a couple previously, and about selling the rights to Noah of Ice, which angered Sheng Kai and resulted in their breakup. Qian Wei knows that he's afraid to face her, as he holds a lot of guilt about how everything went down. She essentially calls him a coward. Lu Xun stops her and tells Ma Lun that if he doesn't ask for her help, all of his works will be overshadowed by this plagiarism allegation. He tells them to leave and then ponders over the end of his past relationship. Not long afterwards, he sends Sheng Kai's contact information to Qian Wei.
Qian Wei wants to go with Lu Xun to see her but he won’t allow it, as it’s in a remote area. He claims that her health isn't up to par, and she would be unable to do the hiking to get there. So she gets a health check up. She makes him wait for her while she gets a brain scan by stealing his watch. Her parting words before the scan, “Whoever leaves is a dog. The kind that’ll stay single for ten years.” lol
During the brain scan, she ends up seeing her father again. She tells her father that she took her NJE, and then puts on the white barrister wig. She tells him that thanks to his ring, she was able to relive her past but she tearfully says that she still couldn't save him.
QW’s father: Ya tou, even though I'm gone, you still have Mom and Xiao Chuan. I'll be up there keeping an eye on you, watching over you, protecting you every day. I kept forcing you to take the exam before, because I wanted you to have a more stable path and walk farther in the future. As the old saying goes, don't dwell on the past, focus on the future. Leave the past behind and move forward.
Afterwards, the doctor goes over the results with them. She’s recovered but still needs regular rehabilitation. Lu Xun asks if she’s fully recovered and the doctor says that brain injuries are complex, so she shouldn’t overexert herself. Lu Xun then asks if she can go hiking, and the doctor says she should rest. Qian Wei complains that he’s reneging on their deal, and the doctor says that she should listen to her boyfriend as he really cares about her. Lu Xun replies “I'm her lao ban, not her boyfriend,” and then leaves the doctor’s office. She whispers to the doctor “He'll be soon.” Hehe. She tells us that, “What I, Qian Wei, want to do, do you, Lu Xun, really think you can stop me?” Her utter smugness here. XD Waiting outside, Lu Xun tells her that he’s also concerned about her safety as AES’ staff have already approached Sheng Kai. His parting words, “You mustn’t follow me. Whoever follows me is a dog.” Ha! With AES, all the more reason to follow him!
Qian Wei finds a way to the tea plantation by hitching a ride with Liu Shi Yun, who wants to meet her as her family wants Sheng Kai’s land for her uncles' amusement park. Qian Chuan has been forced to go with them as she’s canceled two days’ worth of lessons (his work), and she wants him there as protection for Lu Xun. She is hoping to persuade Sheng Kai with an exceptional love story.
Lu Xun and Qian Wei find a way to get Sheng Kai to hear them out. Sheng Kai isn’t very interested as her revenge on Ma Lun is to never mind his business again. I actually appreciate this type of revenge. Lu Xun leaves the paperwork with her. Qian Wei tells her that the copyright from seven years ago isn't a matter of hatred or fame for her, it's a regret. She understands as she's had a similar experience. A while ago, she had a dream, wherein she fixed all of her regrets and filled the void in her heart. In that dream, she had also met her ex-boyfriend who left her scarred. Then she realized that "if you get to go through it again, even if you don't agree with it, but at least you can understand his choice. Running away like this is useless. Only when you has the courage to stand in front of him and face him, that's when you've really moved on." Sheng Kai doesn't say anything. Qian Wei sets down a business card before leaving.
[Ep26] "Dream Girl Pops Up Out of the Blue"
She asks him if she's heavy, and he gives her the same answer: “To him, the weight is just right.” She says didn't he ask who she was dating in her dream. He says whoever it is, he's sure it wasn't him. She says if he thinks that it's him, then it's him. He says no, and then stammers that he meant - They're interrupted by her phone. Sheng Kai has sent her the signed Power of Attorney. She hasn't forgiven Ma Lun but she's doing this to make herself feel better. Her final message for Ma Lun: She's moving away, and from today onwards, they're not related anymore. Qian Wei is ecstatic and joyfully beats on Lu Xun. XD He asks why is she beating him as they’ve succeeded.
Qian Wei brings Lu Xun a cup of latte, and sets it on his desk, but then she takes a sip of it and has the foam all over her top lip. She coyly bends down and asks him to wipe it off for her. He stares at her for a moment before he grabs a tissue and hands it to her. lol He tells her that he can't believe that she just flirted like a youth would, and asks if she's secretly in love with him. She denies it. These two! SMH. The two go back and forth on if one has something to tell the other. Lu Xun finally gets up, walks over and then stops very close to her and asks why she got so close to him last night. Then he asks who she was dating in the dream, and who was she in love with in the dream? She says no one, but he tells her if she answers his questions, then he'll tell her the truth. She says in the dream, she was in love with - but then Lao Tao interrupts. *kicking feet* Why?! I’m going to pull out my hair!
While they're making tea, Mo Zi Xin apologizes about the jade pendant, as she didn't know the thief was her cousin until years later. Qian Wei says that she's long forgotten about that incident. She then asks Mo Zi Xin about her wish. Mo Zi Xin pulls it out of her purse to show her: "Start a business from the ground up. Be brave and pursue the person she loves." She thinks it’s childish now that she thought that nothing was more important than having a boyfriend. She tells Qian Wei that "Love is all about the right time, place and people. If two people don't become lovers for many years, but if it's fate, lovers will eventually get together." She now thinks Mo Zi Xin is still in love with Lu Xun. But Mo Zi Xin asks if she's smitten with him. Qian Wei asks who? They're interrupted by the electric kettle. So she really is trying to be a wingwoman? :)
Sheng Kai finds out that the tea plantation has survived as long as it has because Ma Lun has been secretly purchasing bulk tea leaves at a high price every year under someone else’s name. She then looks at the cake that they had left for her. It’s the post-credits scene from the game. She finally watches the actual post-credits scene and remembers their conversation back then about their future and this scene.
The next day, the foursome are on a hike, but Lu Xun keeps telling Qian Wei to get some rest. Qian Chuan gets upset that Lu Xun is being rude to his sister. I’ve gotta comment on Lu Xun’s hair here. WTH is with that tiny fringe of side bangs on the right?! XD The two argue but Lu Xun walks off ahead of them and Qian Wei isn’t far behind him. Liu Shi Yun tells Qian Chuan to stop meddling. She tells him that Lu Xun cares deeply about Qian Wei and ever since her discharge, she's been pursuing Lu Xun. Qian Chuan is confused and wonders if it's Stockholm syndrome. He then says he won't allow it.
Lu Xun asks Qian Wei about her dream with her ex-boyfriend, and she asks if he's jealous. He says that he's not and was just merely showing concern. She then asks him if he's in love with her, which he denies. She starts walking backwards in front of him as they're talking and she suddenly trips and falls on the bridge. She notices the scenery is just like when she saw Lu Xun being attacked. She looks around and refuses his help, and yells at him to not touch her several times. Her brother suddenly runs up and tells him to stay away from his sister and then he punches Lu Xun in the face. Qian Wei realizes it was Qian Chuan punching him in her vision. Qian Chuan continues airing his grievances against Lu Xun: suppressing his sister, yet trying to win her heart and missing work because of him. Liu Shi Yan separates the two guys and yells at Qian Chuan for acting so rashly. She even pushes him to the ground as she yells at him to calm down. Lu Xun then piggybacks Qian Wei as she's injured her foot. She's reminded of when he carried her back from their hospital visit for the flea bites. (Ep8) He's always carrying her!
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| Lu Xun carrying Qian Wei is always a reality. (Here's the questionable side bang!) The best photo of these two, Liu Shi Yun and Qian Chuan! |
Lan He is unhappy with Li Chong Wen's failure in the Morris case. He admits that he failed but it's not due to Qian Wei. In the beginning, Lan He trusted no one in AES, except for him. So the company's paid off all of his debts, and he's worked on some great account ledgers for the company. He even went overseas with her when her brother sent her away. When they returned, she'd done everything to get him to this position. He says he'll go all out to help her gain a foothold and get her everything that belongs to her. He's been trying to fix this plaque with two dead birds and branches (her office is filled with taxidermy specimens) on her wall but it remains askew. He mentions that it's not that he's hanging it crooked, but the nail is. So he suggests leaving the piece sitting on the shelf so it's straight now. She tells him that Ruo Mei is now an abandoned piece, so get rid of it and get public opinion under control. He leaves to take care of this and then the specimen falls down behind her. Perhaps it’s all crooked. I hate this office!
Liu Shi Yun and Qian Chuan have a plank challenge. She wins by cheating - she sings in her off-tune way. Haha. What's her prize? No idea yet.
Qian Wei shows up to work and everyone seems sad. Lawyer Wu even tells her that it’s been nice working with her. He’s sooo dramatic. She asks Lu Xun what’s going on and he points her towards her computer. She looks at her NJE results - and she's passed!! They start throwing confetti and cheering, and Lu Xun even pulls her in for a hug. Lao Tao says look at them sharing an innocent friendship in the office. Sure…ha! Lao Tao announces two pieces of good news: Ruo Mei lost and Morris has signed a 10-year contract with Zhan Ying. And Qian Wei has passed her NJE, so she receives a present - her Trainee Solicitor badge! Lu Xun then give her a personal present - a cup of coffee. Lao Tao then mentions that Lu Xun has a big present for her, and Lu Xun makes the excuse that he has clients waiting for him and leaves. Lao Tao shows her Law Online, which is something that Lu Xun's been working on for the past year, and had asked him to keep it a secret.
After work, the firm goes to a KTV and they end playing this drinking card game, where the “4” card is the crazy card, which Qian Wei ends up with. Any questions the cardholder asks, there should be no response. If there is a response from the other person, then that person has to drink. Qian Wei decides sit quite close to Lu Xun and asks him a series of questions: if he removed the note from the wishing bottle; if he takes allergy meds because he kept the puppy she gave him; and did he fix the sign by the bus stop. She goads him until he finally sticks his card to her forehead and drinks before leaving. She follows him out and demands to know why he wouldn’t tell her about Law Online, as she would’ve never known about it if Lao Tao hadn’t told her. They’re interrupted by Mo Zi Xin who is so happy to see her and hugs her. Then Lao Tao introduces her as their new client. Qian Wei thinks that she almost had it in the bag but now the dream girl just popped up out of the blue. She notices that Mo Zi Xin isn't wearing the crystal necklace so...
At her desk, Qian Wei is giddy about her new business cards, but Lu Xun interrupts to ask her about some documents. She tells him that she's no longer an assistant, but a trainee solicitor. He says she's a trainee solicitor-cum-assistant. Passing the NJE was merely the first step to becoming a lawyer. So she can't make any mistakes in order to pass the assessment. Only when she obtains the practicing license, is she considered a lawyer. So she asks for a raise. lol He tells her to ask Lao Tao about that and then leaves. Lawyer Wu quickly swivels his chair to be right next to her and tells her to join his team and then tries to hug her but she dodges him and he falls out of his seat. XD
On another day, Qian Wei’s desk is covered in flowers and her favorite snacks. She receives a notification on her phone for winning the grand prize of Team Pampering. She assumes that Lu Xun is behind this. Lawyer Wu tries to persuade her to join his team with a potted rose - it’s literally a barely living single stem red rose in a pot. lol Why? She then notices Mo Zi Xin going into Lu Xu’s office for a meeting. Lawyer Wu tells her about Mo Zi Xin coming into the office every day, day or night, for a meeting with Lu Xun. She wonders if Mo Zi Xin is still in love with Lu Xun. She then tries to eavesdrop outside of Lu Xun's office.
Lu Xun tells Mo Zi Xin if she needs help, short-term is possible. As for long-term, he’s booked for the year and the next. She needs help with copyright management for her company, Qingliang Visitor. Lao Tao suggests that he look at this schedule for the next six months and try to find some time. Then he says Mo Zi Xin has referred many clients recently, so they should help her. He also announces that Lu Xun will treat them to lunch today. Mo Zi Xin notices Qian Wei peeking outside the office, and says that it's okay, if he's worried about someone misunderstanding this. She tells him that it happened a long time ago and she's already let go of it. She says only her career matters to her. Lu Xun says that they keep work and private life apart but - points at Qian Wei who is doing a terrible job of hiding - he thinks someone out there is still misunderstanding the whole thing. He then tells Qian Wei to come in already and she uses the excuse that she was there to drop off some snacks. He points out that these are all of her favorite snacks. Ha. He accuses her of eavesdropping and she denies it, but she was interested in hearing about the project. Qian Wei tells Lu Xun to accept Mo Zi Xin’s case, and he asks if she knows how busy he is. They proceed to argue but Mo Zi Xin interrupts and suggests that Lao Tao let Qian Wei assist Lu Xun in this case, so he can find some time. She's her wingwoman! XD He agrees but Lu Xun doesn't look happy. Mo Zi Xin then says that she'll send her the contract for her review, and she can go with her tomorrow to the set. Lu Xun says that she can't go, as she needs to rest. They argue about this until Mo Zi Xin says she’ll go make them tea. Qian Wei says their guest can’t make it, so she leaves first.
While they're making tea, Mo Zi Xin apologizes about the jade pendant, as she didn't know the thief was her cousin until years later. Qian Wei says that she's long forgotten about that incident. She then asks Mo Zi Xin about her wish. Mo Zi Xin pulls it out of her purse to show her: "Start a business from the ground up. Be brave and pursue the person she loves." She thinks it’s childish now that she thought that nothing was more important than having a boyfriend. She tells Qian Wei that "Love is all about the right time, place and people. If two people don't become lovers for many years, but if it's fate, lovers will eventually get together." She now thinks Mo Zi Xin is still in love with Lu Xun. But Mo Zi Xin asks if she's smitten with him. Qian Wei asks who? They're interrupted by the electric kettle. So she really is trying to be a wingwoman? :)
[Ep27] “We Are Not Together”
Qian Wei tells her brother that Mo Zi Xin is here for Lu Xun. Qian Chuan admits that he’s not interested in pursuing her and only wanted to see how she was doing. He’d be happy for her if she’s doing well. Qian Wei hangs up with her brother, and then leaves work with a bouquet of flowers and several shopping bags. She receives a call for winning one year's worth of chauffeur service, and the driver is already waiting for her outside. She thinks that Lu Xun is behind all of this.
Lu Xun is watching her from inside the building and recalling his recent conversation with Lao Tao. Lao Tao knows that Lu Xun acts distant towards her but always looks out for her behind the scenes. He suggests that he stop with the acting and just tell her the truth already. Lu Xun doesn't want her love via means of what he's done for her, out of pity or sympathy. He wants her visceral feelings and love. He already has it! Lao Tao tells him that he's usually brave, so why isn't he here? He cautions him, "If you miss your chance with each other, you miss it forever. Have you ever thought what if you push her away at the moment she falls for you? Maybe you'll really lose your future together." Lu Xun now watches Qian Wei get into the car, and deletes the message on his phone about offering to drive her home, under the guise of discussing a case.
The next day, Lu Xun fusses at Qian Wei for insisting on going with them to the filming set. Then they're told that only two people are allowed to go in. Lu Xun vouches for Qian Wei and leaves his practice license with the guy. He also makes a sign for her that says "Lu Xun's Assistant", which he sticks on her back. XD Qian Wei is keeping an eye on him as she's worried about him flirting with Mo Zi Xin. (~6:22, her face, lol!) They meet Mr. Han of En Pei Film Company, the chief producer for "The Court of Law", who is in need of Mo Zi Xin's investment. Art imitates life, as the scene they’re filming in the courtroom has the male protagonist telling the female protagonist that he no longer wants to be rivals but lovers. She accepts and they kiss. Part of the set suddenly falls down and an upset Mo Zi Xin tells Mr. Han that the props are crudely made and the trial process isn't even accurate. She asks about their legal advisor on set and Mr. Han says that they're limited on funds and have spent the funds elsewhere. She is also unhappy with this film adaptation of the original comic.
Mo Zi Xin and Lu Xun start pointing out inaccuracies: during sentencing, everyone in the room must stand up; the male protagonist has a pollen allergy but carries a rose in his pocket; the feelings between the leads isn't accurate as it's their first kiss after going from enemies to lovers. Mo Zi Xin asks Lu Xun to act out the last item with her, and Qian Wei’s eyes go ever so wide at this as she looks at Mo Zi Xin and then Lu Xun. So she quickly suggests as it's in a court setting, they should opt for a hug. XD Mo Zi Xin, with a small smile on her face, tells Lu Xun to try out this scene with Qian Wei. Qian Wei now says that's inappropriate and Lu Xun asks her if she doesn't want to become a lawyer, as one has to do things that they don't want to.
As they're waiting for the set lighting to be adjusted, Qian Wei asks him about the poem, "I want the thousands of eyes of the eternal night, to see only you." Lu Xun has no response. Suddenly, a wall behind Qian Wei comes down and Lu Xun pulls her into his arms to keep her out of harm's way. Mo Zi Xin yells at Mr. Han about the safety hazards on this set. He replies that it was just built today so the glue might not have set. (Really, you didn't wait for it to cure before allowing cast, crew and visitors on site?) Lu Xun advises her to be cautious about investing in this project as it appears that someone must've embezzled the funds.
Later, they both advise her to not invest in this project, even though there's a promise of high profits, the risk are higher. Mr. Han hasn't paid the staff, the crew isn't insured, and plenty of safety hazards on set. She isn't concerned about profits gained, as she's more invested in the intellectual property of this film. She wants to continue negotiating with Mr. Han. Lu Xun suggests a supplementary agreement: If the project is not completed within the specified time period, or if any problem arises during production, Qingliang Visitor will withdraw the copyright automatically. She will then have the right to hire a new production team or produce it on her own. She'll allow the royalties to be deferred, and use the funds for production instead. When it's profitable, then the production company can repay her.
Later, Lu Xun drops off Qian Wei at home and reminds her of her next medical checkup. Lu Xun and Mo Zi Xin are going to spend the rest of the evening working on the agreement and decide to use his place. Qian Wei insists on going with them but Lu Xun won't allow it, just tells her to remember her appointment and drives away. Qian Wei then finds the financial report in her bag and calls the chauffeur to drive her to her "future boyfriend's" place. XD
At Lu Xun's place, they're working on the agreement and Lu Xun asks for the financial report from Qian Wei, who isn't there. Mo Zi Xin asks if he still likes Qian Wei so why doesn't he tell her. He replies that he's used to her as his assistant. Qian Wei arrives outside, and to Lu Xun's surprise, she boldly enters the password to Lu Xun's place, which actually works! He asks how she knows it, and she says she saw it in her dream. She hands him the financial report and goes to show him the crew's expenditures on her phone. He says he'll check it out and then tells her to go home. She tells him that she needs to speak to him after their work is finished. Mo Zi Xin excuses herself to make some tea. Qian Wei instructs her on where everything is in his kitchen, which surprises both Mo Zi Xin and Lu Xun. He asks how she knows his place so well. She says "I put a surveillance camera on your heart that is missing a piece." ^__^
When they're done with the agreement, he asks her what she wanted to tell him. She asks him if he's raising a dog without telling her. She points out the dog food, leash and freshener around the place. He thinks about the answer but recalls her getting into that car. He then picks up the can of food and claims it's for himself. He continues making up some lame excuses. Then she asks about the dog toy with dog marks, and asks for him to demonstrate. He claims it's merchandise from Mo Zi Xin's company. She looks over at Mo Zi Xin who waves her hands at her - indicating no. He says that he needs all of this to help assess Mo Zi Xin's company's needs. She says he's lying and the two proceed to argue.
Mo Zi Xin suddenly burns herself while pouring hot water into a glass, and spills some on herself. How long does it take to make tea? lol Qian Wei leaves the room to get a towel and Lu Xun grabs his jacket to politely cover her as she's wiping at her legs in a skirt. Mo Zi Xin tells him to not worry about her, but to take care of Qian Wei. When Qian Wei returns, she looks taken aback by this as she recalls in her dream that he always took off his jacket for her - at the hospital (Ep12), so she thought that his jacket belonged only to her. She only tells Mo Zi Xin to use the towel and that she'll look for the first-aid kit in the study to treat her burn. He tells her that there isn't one in the study. She tells him where it is as she's been here countless times in her dream. She even knows where his socks are. He angrily tells her to differentiate the difference between dreams and reality! It’s one thing for her to be messing around at the film set today, but now they’re at his house. He yells at her to say what she wants to say or leave already. She recalls their life together in the dream and asks him a question.
QW: So, you're saying that dreams are dreams, reality is reality. So, it was all in my head, is that what you mean?
Mo Zi Xin quickly tells her that that’s not what he means and it's not all in her head. She doesn't know what happened in her dream but she's sure it must - Lu Xun interrupts and tells Mo Zi Xin that it has nothing to do with her. He tells Qian Wei that he doesn't care what she dreamed of. Her eyes start welling up with tears at this. He asks what she thinks she is doing now? She's thinking about their day at the amusement park and when he had finally shown her the sign with the poem. He asks if she has anything to say. Since she has nothing to say, he tells her to leave. Tears fall down her cheeks as she remembers the snow globe, Cupid, and their kiss in the rain. Mo Zi Xin urges him to say what he really thinks or he might regret it. Qian Wei finally says something.
QW tearfully: Tell me, when I was in a coma, you had been reading the laws by my bedside, but was it really just the laws? Cupid, the snow globe, the sign, they don't exist in reality, do they?! So do all the luck I've had lately...
LX yelling: Those have nothing to do with me!! Those have nothing to do with me. Got it? She just looks at him. Please leave.
QW: Got it. She looks at Mo Zi Xin. My work here is done. I should get going. I'll just leave you alone then.
Qian Wei grabs her stuff and leaves. Mo Zi Xin tries to go after her and says there's noise coming from the study, and she's not sure what Lu Xun is hiding from Qian Wei. Qian Wei's gone. Mo Zi Xin turns around and asks Lu Xun what is he hiding in the study that he won't let Qian Wei see? She opens the door to the study and a dog runs out. She asks why he has a dog as he's allergic to dogs. He admits that it's the puppy Qian Wei won during the union party. It's Cupid! All these years, with his allergy, he still raised the dog she gave him. It's obvious that he likes her, so why won't he tell her? He replies that the person she likes is Li Chong Wen and their so-called breakup is just a fight. She understands that he has his pride but has it ever occurred to him that if one day he finds out that he misses his chance with her because of his pride, wouldn't he regret it? She can see that Qian Wei really cares about him. She admits that she once liked a man but because of her pride, she didn't have the courage to confess. She doesn't want to see him make the same mistakes as she did. They've already missed so many chances with each other. When the chances run out, there will really be no next time. She tells him that she's still downstairs so he should go after her. He just looks at her, and she tells him to stop hesitating and to go after her.
On the bus ride home, Qian Wei receives a call from the chauffeur asking if she needs a ride. She tells him to tell Mr. Lu to come see her himself. He asks her who Mr. Lu is. Isn't it Mr. Li? She's shocked by this. No wonder Lu Xun thought she was back with her ex! She envisions Lu Xun sitting next to her on the bus and just cries at the loss. She thinks it's just her wishful thinking. In reality, there is never a Lu Xun who likes Qian Wei. Later, she's walking home and sees Lu Xun in the car with headlights following her at a distance.
QW's thoughts: In my dream, you said that you wanted to light up all the stars in the night sky for me, so I would never have to be afraid of the dark again. Lu Xun, tell me, do your words still count? She's crying as she's staring at him in the car. None of it is real. The dream, the globe, the prescription, the snowfall, the golden pigs - none of it is real.
LX shouting in the heavy downpour: Qian Wei. Come down! I have something to tell you! I've liked you for ten years. I've finally accepted the fact that you don't love me. When we were in school, I was the opponent you wanted to defeat. At work, I'm your annoying boss. You've never smiled at me like that, you know? Inside, she's listening and crying. Never. You've never shed a tear for me or expected anything from me. Why do I feel like I've lost you a million times even though I've never had you?!? Why? Qian Wei, you won. I'm willing to let go of my pride now. I don't want it anymore. Even if you resign and leave tomorrow, I still want you to know that I was the one who collected the blood donation cards. I was the one who put up the notice. Cupid was behind the door you were going to open today. The piece to the void in my heart, and the desire of my heart has always been you! (~32:07)
The Real Events of Their Past (His POV):
- Qian Wei did indeed fall off the platform on the stage at their first meeting.
- Qian Wei had taken Lu Xun to the hospital for his allergic reaction to the dog. She had insisted on having him lean on her as they were walking. He had asked her then if she liked him and she had replied that he was crazy.
- At the hospital, she had given him the out-of-print book that he wanted. She had originally wanted to keep it for herself, to practice in secret and surpass him with it. She had then left to pay for his medical bill and the doctor had told him that his girlfriend is so pretty and considerate. She had told him to cherish her well. He had replied that she's not his girlfriend, only his classmate. She had said then she must have a crush on him.
- He then opened the book - it's an instructional book on origami! That's why he does it!
- On the bus ride, she had fallen asleep on his shoulder and they had shared her headphones. Later, when Mo Zi Xin had given him the Rene Liu concert tickets, he had offered to pay for them. She had admitted that she had bought the tickets for the two of them to go together. She had asked if he wanted them for Qian Wei. He had then apologized to her. She had told him that it's not his fault as one can't control their feelings towards someone. Just like him not liking her, and Qian Wei not liking him, as she likes Li Chong Wen.
- Nonetheless, he had fixed the street lights and set up the sign but then realized that Qian Wei had accepted Li Chong Wen, so he had turned off the sign. Before he'd left the bus stop, he had had a glimpse of Qian Wei appreciating the lights before he’d left. She hadn't noticed the sign.
He had collected the blood donation cards, and his mother had asked him about his interest in Qian Wei but he had denied it as she already had a boyfriend.
- Lu Xun was the one who anonymously posted the clarification notice around campus, even though he'd seen Qian Wei together with Li Chong Wen.
- When she had interviewed at Zhan Ying Law Firm, he had seen her and looked over her CV. Lawyer Wu told him that he doesn't think Lao Tao will hire her as she didn't pass the NJE. He had then told Lawyer Wu to tell Lao Tao that he wanted her.
T__T (~33:45, about 6 minutes.) He's really been there this whole time!
During her coma, he had brought the snow globe with him as he kept her company.
LX’s voiceover: Qian Wei, when you didn't know, I've taken 9,999 steps towards you. He flips through pictures of Cupid to show her. As long as you can take a step forward, as long as you lift your foot, as long as you turn around, all my pride, ego and stubbornness will crumble. He flips through the book and makes her a crane. Yet when you woke up, the one you embraced was still him. He still has the concert tickets! If you are not destined to love me, why should I tell you these things then? At least when I look at you, it won't make me look miserable. He holds her hand in between his.
Later, when she was finally awake, but then when he’d seen her hugging Li Chong Wen, he’d been hurt and left.
LX yelling in the rain: You've defeated me, okay? He crouches down. Qian Wei. You are a fool, - pointing angrily in her direction - and I'm a thousand times, even a million times more foolish than you! I've waited for you for 10 years! Do you have any idea what it's like to wait 10 years? Tell me, what were your tears just now for?! Qian Wei just cries. Is the story in your dream about me? Tell me everything, Qian Wei!! She opens the window and says something inaudible. Only the sounds of rain and thunder are heard.
Unfortunately, the speech in the rain didn’t actually happen as it's bone dry outside and Lu Xun is still sitting inside his car!! It’s only been in his mind. Show, thanks for pranking us! (Ep27 & 28 both aired on April Fools' Day.) But now we have confirmed his feelings! He just crumples up the sign and then starts typing on his phone.
LX’s draft text: Qian Wei, all your guesses are true. I kicked you out because I was feeling embarrassed. Because I like you too much.
At the same time, a tearful Qian Wei types on her phone.
QW’s draft text: In the past ten years, have you ever felt something for me, even for just a second?
Neither one can bear to send their message and just delete them. Instead, Lu Xun sends her a message that only says "Get some rest." She looks at it, continues crying and then plays the song "We Are Not Together" by Rene Liu. Lu Xun is also listening to the same song in the car. These two ninnies…:( Qian Wei looks at her ring and asks to be brought to the world where Lu Xun loves Qian Wei. It doesn't matter whether it is in the past or the future, or even if it's a dream. Qian Wei turns off her lights and Lu Xun, who is staring at her window, finally drives away.
[Ep28] “Jiang Taigong Fishing”
At work, Lu Xun wordlessly asks Lawyer Wu where Qian Wei is. Lawyer Wu says over and over he doesn’t know. But then Qian Wei walks in in a red dress with the matching lipstick, which makes both men gawk at her. Lawyer Wu's nose even starts bleeding profusely. LOL Lu Xun is definitely checking her out, as he's looking up and down at her and tries to maintain his usual composure. Qian Wei adjusts his necktie and asks him what he thinks. He quickly removes her hand and tells her that he needs her to look at a bunch of documents. He's distracted by her figure in the red dress and says that it’s rare for her to doll herself up. He also says she looks pretty, which she nods at. 
Now with a tissue stuffed in one nostril, Lawyer Wu agrees with his assessment. Lu Xun glares at him, looking like he wants to gouge out his eyes, and asks where his eyes are. XD Lawyer Wu finally excuses himself. Qian Wei tells Lawyer Wu that everyone wants to look at a beautiful woman, right? Lawyer Wu agrees with her but wisely runs away. Alone now, Qian Wei tells Lu Xun that she's dolled up, not for him, but her blind dates. He asks how many are there. She says there are a lot and they've all arrived. He haughtily tells her that won't do as she'll be busy for the next month, and he needs to check in with her every moment of the day and she can't go anywhere. *facepalm* If he would just confess, there would be zero need for this! LOL She says that won't work as she's already told Lao Tao that she's not working overtime, so go talk to him about it. Before she leaves, she says maybe she'll find her ideal partner in two hours’ time. Lu Xun suddenly decides that he needs to go to the cafe, too. At the elevators, he asks if she's overdressed for this. She says of course she needs to doll herself up to meet her Prince Charming, as it's not like she needs to wear makeup to see him. Heh.
Lu Xun just stands there in frustration, as everyone else watches Qian Wei walk away from him. Lawyer Wu then starts patting around the elevator door opening and says to Lu Xun “Who am I? Where am I? I saw nothing." Everyone else repeats that they’ve seen nothing, too. XD Lao Tao and Lawyer Wu have the best expressions here! (~29:45) Lu Xun sighs in frustration and finally gets off the elevator to follow Qian Wei. Lawyer Wu tells Lao Tao that he wants to raise his bet on Lu Xun losing. Ha!
In his office, Li Chong Wei is surrounded by a couple bouquets of flowers and several shopping bags. He receives a very brief text from Qian Wei: stop sending her all those things in the future. Li Chong Wen replies that the flowers were to congratulate her for passing the NJE. He wanted the driver to help her with her everyday tasks. He's worried about her being busy and not having her meals so the meal replacement bars and vitamins were to help replenish her energy. He's happy that she's working on her dream, Law Online. He's trying to understand her now. He asks if she's sure she'll never fall for him again, even though he's changed. How many ways does she have to tell him no? Lan He comes into his office and tells him that it's only called love when one can let it go; and it's obsession when one can't. So stop torturing himself over Qian Wei. She leaves and he sees that Qian Wei hasn't responded to his very long text.
Lu Xun looks at the wish inside his bottle and refolds it and puts it away. He looks outside his office and wonders where Qian Wei is. Lao Tao comes in and tells him that she's not coming in as she's on leave. He then teasingly asks if he'll die if she doesn't come in for a month. He tells him that Lawyer Wu wants Qian Wei to join his team, and he had told Lawyer Wu to ask for Qian Wei's opinion on it. He thinks it would be great if she did agree. He tells Lu Xun if he continues like this, they won't be able to work together again. Lu Xun insists that's impossible as he doesn't agree to it. He can raise her wages, he can share the revenues with her, but he won't let her be away for a month. He changes it to half a month, as even half a month is too long for him. Lao Tao asks if he had cement instead of milk when he was young. Ha! He asks why he’s so stubborn like a rock. He asks him if he doesn’t understand what Qian Wei is asking for, and suggests he use his brain. If he had spent more effort on his relationships, then he wouldn’t need to stay single until now. He says he’s told him multiple times to get rid of his pride, just be frank with her and everything will be okay.
Lu Xun wants to explain his own concept of love, but Lao Tao says he doesn't want to hear his lousy concept. XD Nonetheless, Lu Xun arrogantly tells him that relationships are not about the pursuit. Instead, they’re formed on the personal charm and attraction one radiates. He looks so smugly proud of this. LOL, why does this sound like a personal HZT playbook reference? :P Lao Tao asks if his concept of love was so viable, how is he still single now? Ha! Lu Xun suggests they drop this argument, and then he, almost bashfully, asks if she mentioned him when she applied for leave. Lao Tao just laughs and teases that he can’t hold it in anymore. It seems that he’s still quite concerned for her. Lu Xun replies that this move is called "Jiang Taigong Fishing", as those who are willing will be caught. Lao Tao chides him for applying war tactics on relationships. He didn't listen to him nor take his advice. He can play the game as long as he wants. It’s none of his business so do whatever he wants. He then says he loathes him and asks him to leave his office. Lu Xun reminds him that they're in his office. XD Lao Tao says fine, then he'll leave.
Outside his office, Lawyer Wu asks Lao Tao how it went. It turns out that the office is hedging bets on who will confess first. lol! Lawyer Wu says that Lu Xun will confess first, as he can’t hold it any long. And if he doesn't, Lawyer Lu will confess on his behalf. LMAO I’d pay to see her reaction to that. Qian Wei had applied for leave for her rehabilitation, and Lao Tao had used this opportunity to stir up their emotions. Everyone knows about these two fools in love!
Lu Xun is meeting with Mo Zi Xin at a cafe, and Qian Wei is spying on them. When it appears that Mo Zi Xin is going to confess to him, Qian Wei interrupts her by confessing to him herself. Lu Xun's response is to smile at Mo Zi Xin, who gives him the OK signal. Lu Xun then asks Qian Wei why she didn't say so sooner. Then he kisses her! Qian Wei wakes up from her brain scan. Show, you’re not funny!! *shaking fists* She realizes that it's better to goad him into action than to beg him. The war of love is on. The doctor asks her if she's experiencing the prophetic dreams still as Mr. Lu keeps calling to ask about her condition. She asks him to not tell him about the side effects, as she's sure her dream will come true this time.
Lu Xun is actually waiting at the hospital for Qian Wei and practicing what he'll say for his sudden appearance. That he took a walk and ended up here? That he took a leave for her and he's here to pick her up? He wonders why her rehab is taking so long. He ends up checking out his hair on the phone and Qian Wei quietly walks up behind him. XD His actual excuse to her: He just happened to be nearby discussing a case and he thought he could pick her up since he's already here. She asks if Lao Tao asked him to drop by, and he says yes. She replies don't worry, she's still breathing, and the firm doesn't need to compensate her. She goes to leave but he stops her. He then tells her that he's meeting with Mo Zi Xin over the weekend and they're planning to meet at the cafe below their office to discuss a case. What's her thoughts on this? She says she's fine with it and hopes they have a fruitful relationship. She then tells him that she has some personal matters to handle and needs to go. He asks didn't she want to help him with this case, and what personal matters does she have that he doesn't know about? She reminds him that she's a trainee solicitor now, so she's no longer his assistant and he's no longer her lao ban. She's already asked for the firm to find him a new assistant, and she'll join Lawyer Wu's team when she gets her practicing license. He says over and over that's impossible. She asks why would his opinion matter. Besides, from now on, she will go on a blind date during her lunch break, also at that same cafe. (~15:09) He looks less than pleased.
He walks up to her and gets in her face and then asks why. She asks what he means by why? She's at the age that she needs to get married and her mother knows a lot of young and talented people. You lunkhead, just confess to her already! She then says that she's leaving to go shopping. He stops her to hand her a paper crane. She asks if she can even read this as she thought he had kept it in his wishing bottle. He tells her to leave and then read it. Once she leaves, he starts sighing and muttering about her going on blind dates. In the cab ride, Qian Wei happily opens the paper crane to find only a sharing agreement with 30% going to her. She gets quite excited but then wonders why she cares about his wealth right now when what she wants is his love. Aww, money = no value right now. lol She wonders why he’d rather waste his money than confess to her. More stubborn than a mule.
Liu Shi Yun takes Qian Chuan to her luosifen shop as he's an expert at it. But there's an angry customer complaining about the noodles not tasting right, not like it once was. She's a longtime customer but quite angry about the changes in the wrong direction. Having spent six months in Liuzhou, Qian Chuan knows exactly what's wrong with the dish. They’re using the wrong type of noodles; the dish needs more river snails; and the soup needs more time. They’re also missing a key ingredient: fermented bamboo shoots. How is it luosifen without this anyway?! And so he makes the perfect bowl for the customer and for Liu Shi Yun. He tells Liu Shi Yun, "Actually, eating is just like being in a relationship. When you have something different once in a while, you'll think that it's pretty good. But you will only be truly satisfied when you enjoy true delicacies. This is it." Liu Shi Yun and the customer are both quite satisfied with the food. The customer suggests Liu Shi Yun keeps him on as their cook, and promises to return if they keep it this way.
At home, Mom is not happy about Qian Wei going on blind dates. She can afford to support her even if she stays single for the rest of her life. She doesn't understand why there's a need for her to get married. What era are they living in? Love this! How refreshing! Qian Wei finds out that Mom has been communicating with Lu Xun about her. He implies that her poor mental state and age anxiety has lead to this sudden urge to be married. She responds with an angry message and then blocks him on her mother's phone. (~22:20, she speaks so fast here. lol) She then demands that her mother set her up with 100 high-quality blind date partners. Her mother isn't sure how she'll accomplish this, but she asks what her criteria is. She replies someone that’s better than Lu Xun! Her mother tells her to go see him then. XD Qian Chuan explains that she's doing this because she can't conquer Lu Xun. Her mother replies that all of her mahjong friends have children, too, and suggests that Qian Chuan joins her on these blind dates. Qian Wei agrees to this, but to their surprise, Qian Chuan loudly objects to this. He also suggests that she focus her attention on Qian Wei, and leave him alone. Qian Wei asks if it's Mo Zi Xin, and he denies it. Then she tries to ask more but he says he's done and leaves the table. Mom agrees to arrange some blind dates for her, and Qian Wei just gives her brother a knowing smile.
While they're waiting, Lu Xun can't stand it anymore and tells her to wear her jacket as he's concerned about preserving the firm's image. Oh, really? Ha! She refuses to, so he then tries to grab it from her arms and repeatedly tells her to wear it. She continues refusing to and won't relinquish her grip on her jacket. The elevator finally arrives and as they're boarding, he's removing his suit jacket. He then says he's protecting the firm's image and just drapes his jacket over her shoulders. She quickly shrugs it off and with a scowl, she tells him to take back the hideous thing! He then offers her a raise of 2,000 RMB every month if she returns with him. She counters with 4,000 RMB. He drapes the jacket on the front of her and she removes it and says 4,000 RMB after taxes or the deal is off. He tells her if she goes back with him right now, he'll pay her an additional 15,000 RMB after taxes, a three-month bonus, plus seven days extra of annual leave. She looks at him and asks him why. He replies that he really needs her...to work together with him. He goes on about his heavy workload and needing her as his assistant. *facepalm* LMAO This lunkhead.
The doors open to Lao Tao and their colleagues as Lu Xun drapes his jacket over her yet again. She repeats that if he needs her to work for him, then pay her an additional 4,000 RMB after tax deductions. She removes his jacket and shoves it back at him and says she deserved this raise before she exits.
At the cafe, Lu Xun sits at the table opposite hers, which is separated by a fish tank. Qian Wei is on her blind date but she's texting Lu Xun asking where his client is. The server asks what he'd like to order but he’s too busy staring at Qian Wei's table to give her a proper answer. He tells the server to order whatever she wants for him, so she jots down “苹果醋.” Apple vinegar drink. XD Because he’s chi cu! Her date says that he's her junior from the rap club at University, so she asks why he's on a blind date. He then raps out his career and life plans. Lu Xun is glaring at this and mutters that he can rap better than him. He finally admits that he doesn't want to be on this blind date, but he's having rapper's block, and he's really there to get material and inspiration from her. No, don't. lol I can’t even fathom how boring law rap would be…
Her next date, a beautifully groomed man sprays himself with a bottle of essence spray, and even suggests moving their date to the beauty center for massages. He then offers her a discount on their services. Lu Xun is laughing at this. Qian Wei barely repressing her smile, tells him thank you, jie mei. Ha!
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| One of my favorite Lu Xun hairstyles. I'm sure it's too vanilla for HZT. XD |
Now it's a date with an older guy who loudly admits to having no hobbies, likes to travel and play, and flaunts his family's wealth. While he's educating her on white truffles, Lu Xun is giving her a thumbs up at this spectacular gem of a date. LOL He just drones on and on his fabulously rich lifestyle, which she can be a part of as he can arrange everything. *cringe*
Her final date is literally a man old enough to be her grandfather, who plays games on his phone and talks loudly. Lu Xun is really laughing at her now. The guy ends their date to go square dancing. Is he literally from Mom's mahjong group? lol Lu Xun texts her that he doesn't think she can find her true love from attending blind dates. He suggests that she turn her attention to the people beside her. (Reminds me of their Ferris wheel ride. Ep7) She glares at this and then at him. She then tells the server to reserve the table for tomorrow as well. Lu Xun is surprised that she's doing this again. She says it's none of his business and then leaves. He realizes that he needs to be more active but no idea what that means. Just confess! He finally takes a sip of his drink and discovers how tart it is. Haha!
Back at home, Qian Wei's mother receives a message from Lu Xun, from his secret account, to ask for help with an emergency. He then calls her, and asks her to do him a favor. She agrees to the favor but thinks it's a fairly odd request.
Later Qian Wei receives messages in her blind date group asking to reschedule to different times. In the group, she also receives a message from someone who wants to have a cappuccino made by her after he wakes up tomorrow morning. It's from Jiang Taigong! She clicks on the profile and finds a picture of her and Lu Xun. She recalls in her dream, this was the name he used when he found her ID card. (Ep13) She then angrily barges into Lu Xun's office, waving her phone at him and calls him scum. He innocently asks why she's slandering him. She asks him why he joined her blind date group and is creating problems for her. He claims that her mother will set him up with some suitable ladies, so she invited him to the group. She asks him why he asked about the cappuccino in the morning then. He claims that the office is the first thing he sees in the morning, and the first coffee he takes is, indeed, the one made by her. She replies that she'll ask her mother to kick him out of the group and storms off. He then receives a direct message from one of the blind dates inquiring about the nature of their relationship. Lu Xun says that she just left his room. She's been throwing a lot of tantrums lately. And this guy shouldn’t waste his time, as they’ll be together soon. He has the gall to tell this guy but not her!! *facepalm*
Qian Chuan and Liu Shi Yun end up at the bar that they each frequented in college. He says he never saw her there. She comments that he was too infatuated with Mo Zi Xin back then, so would he have noticed her. They decide to go in for a drink but encounter a woman preparing to propose to her boyfriend. They're asked to help with the music and Liu Shi Yun is able to play the keyboard but then she starts singing off-key. Once Qian Chuan puts her at ease (just like he did in Ep15), she's able to sing perfectly well. The woman proposes and her boyfriend, shockingly, doesn’t give a response and instead leaves the premises. Qian Chuan and Liu Shi Yun try to console the woman but then the guy returns to yell why she didn't tell him sooner. He then drops to one knee, pulls out a ring and says he'll accept. Afterwards, Qian Chuan decides to ask Liu Shi Yun if she'll be his girlfriend. She agrees to give it a try. Our second couple exists before our first couple!
[Ep29] “Lu Xun’s Love Rival is Young Lu Xun”
Back at the cafe, Qian Wei is on a blind date which sounds more like a job interview, as the guy wants her to fill out some forms requiring answers for her GPA, test scores, allergies, etc. Lu Xun interrupts but only to answer the questions and even clarifies that he's only there as her boss. He then sits down at a nearby table and just watches. Qian Wei was hoping he'd tell her something else but he doesn't. So she proceeds to complete the forms. But then Lu Xun sees Li Chong Wen outside the cafe, carrying a white rectangular box, he quickly texts her that they've received a large case for Law Online and need to go back to the office. She glances at the phone but doesn’t respond. Instead she tells her date that he’s an ideal match for her as he’s young, good-looking and gainfully employed. She even suggests that they hang out more. When Li Chong Wen walks inside and spots her, Lu Xun is finally spurred into action by getting up from his table and interrupts her date a second time.
LX: Qian Wei. I concede defeat.
QW: These are not the three words I want to hear. She looks at him and waits.
LX: ....I love you. Li Chong Wen is watching from the doorway. So, I concede defeat. You're the missing piece of my heart. Lu Xun pulls out two pieces of paper (wish and love letter) from his pocket and offers them to her. She continues looking at him. He sighs. The sign, the notice, the wishing bottle, they are all real. The puppy you won at the amusement park, I've raised it for ten years, relying on allergy pills. It was behind the door you didn't push open that night. She starts tearing up but she doesn’t say anything. I need you, never for work. Even if the hero in your dream wasn't me, that's fine. As long as you say yes, slowly, gradually, whether it's in reality or in a dream, at any time, I will become your hero, okay? Ep27, rain scene beats this, but he finally confessed!
QW (accepts the papers): Want to compete with my date? Sure. She gives him a mischievous smile. Fill in the forms first. He leans down to plant a kiss on her lips. When the kiss ends, she’s smiling up at him. (~5:14, two minutes. Worth it!) Him conceding defeat is similar to the debate (Ep13). And the look she gives him signaling "I dare you to do something about this", is the best!
He grabs her hand and pulls her up from her seat. At the same time, her date stands up and starts protesting that she just said he was a good match, etc... He's only objecting now? lol Lu Xun tells him: "Xiong di, I hope you can understand one thing. Bronze and King are not on the same tier. So you two are not compatible. Wait, she's not considered a King." Qian Wei narrows her eyes at him. "At most, she's just Diamond. But Diamond still ranks higher than Bronze. Good luck." He needs to be King then? So petty. He leads away Qian Wei by the hand. She apologizes to the guy as she's leaving.
Watching them with tearful eyes, Li Chong Wen smiles and thinks, "Lu Xun. You finally got to her before me. I hope this is what Qian Wei wants." Before me? His box has everlasting flowers with a card that reads:
原來
你不是我的玫瑰
我只是途经了
你的绽放
未来
各自启程
下次
你一定要擁有
永不用等的
幸福!
It turns out, you are not my rose
I was just passing through your blossoming
The future set of journeys are separate
Next time, you must have happiness that you’ll never have to wait for!
She won't need to wait as Lu Xun's already waited. ;)
Elsewhere, Qian Wei tries to press Lu Xun into telling her when he's had a secret crush on her and why he hasn't said anything, or else she's pushing him into the water. Seems like the right thing to do to a loved one. ;) He says it's been ten years already. And then he asks the same of her. So she proceeds to give him a smattering of kisses all over his face instead. He then gives her a real kiss.
LX's voiceover: Qian Wei, I like you so much. More than everything in the world. There is no Plan B. You are my only choice. Be good to me. Because I will make every effort to be good to you.
QW's voiceover: I know. Our main couple is here!!
On their way back to the office, they run into Mo Zi Xin in the lobby. Qian Wei gets quite squirrelly about her hand being on Lu Xun's arm and looks like she wants to hide. lol Mo Zi Xin says "See, what did I tell you? No matter how many times you missed each other, you will still end up together. You two are finally together!" Qian Wei finally realizes that's what she was trying to tell her last time when they were making tea at the office. (Ep26) Mo Zi Xin says that she moved on a long time ago and has Qian Chuan to thank for it.
When Qian Chuan broke up with Mo Zi Xin, he'd known about her still liking Lu Xun even then. He'd told her: "Being with someone who doesn't like you will only make you feel worse." He had only wished for her to be happy. She had told him that he would definitely meet the person right for him. However, during Qian Wei's coma, it's revealed that she had gone to visit Qian Wei but had seen Lu Xun at her bedside and holding her hand.
Now, Mo Zi Xin clears up the misunderstanding from the past - she'd been the one who liked Lu Xun and Lu Xun just never clarified to save her dignity. She apologizes for letting Qian Wei misunderstand for so long, and Qian Wei tells her to forget it as they were all so young. After the couple leave, Mo Zi Xin pulls out the crystal necklace from her purse and leaves it in the lobby. She's letting him go. Ah, she had it this whole time. She's so gracious.
Law Online is up and running, and they're adding a foundation component, with Guanghua University. They have also garnered interest from investors.
During work, Lu Xun sends a message to Qian Wei: “Hi, Ms. Qian Wei. Your boyfriend is on the verge of death from too much neglect. Do you choose to save him?" She replies yes. He then replies with "Your boyfriend has moved into a new house. Please go to the pinned location tonight to save him with mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.” Qian Wei then calls him, but it's actually Lao Tao and other attorneys on the video, to tell him that Qian Wei stepped away but her phone is linked to the projector for their meeting. Lu Xun is embarrassed by this and hides his face behind his hand. Bwahaha! To add insult to injury, Lao Tao announces that they’re not working overtime today but they’re giving him a housewarming party! They then proceed to taunt him by chanting “mouth-to-mouth.” Hahaha! Lu Xun just drops his head onto his desk.
During the forced housewarming party, Qian Wei spends her time looking through Lu Xun's things, as she’s really trying to find the Ferris wheel snow globe. She finds the origami book and realizes that her lao ban has this talent because of her. Ha, so slow! Lu Xun is trying to figure out why Qing Yun is looking into Law Online when they're not even competitors. As she continues making noise while rummaging, Lu Xun finally asks Qian Wei what she's looking for. She says she's trying to see if he has something that is round and shiny. He replies a third wheel? They have plenty of them here and then points to their colleagues. XD In response, Lawyer Wu proceeds to make fun of Lu Xun by panting, and pulls out his phone to say "Your... Your boyfriend - he pants dramatically - has difficulty breathing. He needs... mouth-to-mouth resuscitation," which makes everyone else laugh. Lu Xun just facepalms. I'm enjoying him getting ribbed, lol. Lao Tao then sagely suggests that they drink one last glass of wine and get out as they're being called third wheels.
During this kiss, it's revealed that the snow globe is in Cupid's bed. :) (~23:38)
During her next brain scan, Qian Wei has a prophetic dream of Lu Xun and herself being chased by several men in a parking lot, which results in Lu Xun sustaining a knife injury to the abdomen, from a man with a scar on his arm. Afterwards, her doctor tells her that her subconscious mind triggered signals and created false memories, which is the dream that she just told him about. She tells him that the things that had happened in her dream before happened in reality, too. But the point is that this time, it was something horrible. He tells her to not deify the dreams. Things that often worry her will creep into her dreams. Dreams are a projection of the people, things, events she cares about most, but some details are influenced by her subconscious mind. She thinks to herself, whether it's real or not, she should face it and try her best to prevent the nightmare from coming true. She's going to try preventing Lu Xun from going to underground parking places.
After her appointment, she asks Lu Xun if he has any enemies. He says he has one - her, but he's given in to her already. lol She asks if there's really anyone else. He says no. She then asks if they can use this couple's app to watch a movie together, listen to music together, and share their real-time location. She wants the tracking software. He hands her his phone, and then his wallet, and mentions his clothes but they remain on as they're in a hospital and it's improper. lol He says he's given her everything so why is she checking up on him. She wants them to have couple's app. Why is he balking at this? He already keeps tabs on her! (Ep1)
Li Chong Wen and Lan He meet with Wang Ruo Gu to discuss Guanghua University's sponsorship of both Qing Yun and Law Online. The staff employed for their foundation are also AES' treasurers. There's concern that Law Online, as a new funder, will have the right to access the previous accounts. AES is going public soon and Wang Ruo Gu needs to make sure that Qing Yun is under control. Lan He doesn't care how it's handled, so long as she sees the correct results. Li Chong Wen suggests AES acquiring Law Online, so they won't be a funder nor have access to the accounts. Wang Ruo Gu knows that Law Online's owners are his old friends and asks him to not go soft on them. Once he's alone, it's obvious that Li Chong Wen is very conflicted about this. Later, Wang Ruo Gu finds his son trying to visit his mother on his own, and cautions his son that he can only visit her when he allows it. Odious POS.
The film company has disappeared with the funds, and Mo Zi Xin is left dealing with the fallout. While Qingliang Visitor isn't jointly and severally liable by law, the upset crew members don't understand this. Qian Wei realizes that Law Online received several pay claim requests from the same crew members. Lao Tao says that Qingliang Visitor doesn’t need to pay for these wages, but Zhan Ying will help the crew members recover the wages from the film company. The crew members are blocking the entrance of Qianliang Visitor every day, which will damage their reputation if their partners and investors see this. Qian Wei looks at the pictures and realizes in her prophetic dream was Mo Zi Xin's car and wonders if Lu Xun gets attacked at this parking lot. Lu Xun says that he'll go talk to the crew members. Qian Wei talks him out of it and insists on going on her own. She then gives him an amulet to keep him safe from danger. He doesn't want to wear it but Lao Tao suggests that he just put it on.
Qian Wei meets with the crew members, but the leader, Mr. Wang recognizes her as being counsel for Mo Zi Xin. How is this not a conflict of interest again? Qian Wei says that Law Online is impartial in this matter, as she wants to act as a mediator in between the parties. Augh, this is driving me insane. For anyone who wants to know what I'm griping about. Legal definition for conflict of interest: a situation in which a person has a duty to more than one person or organization, but cannot do justice to the actual or potentially adverse interests of both parties. So, how could she remain impartial when a) works for Zhan Ying, b) Zhan Ying is working on the Qingliang Visitor matters, and c) crew members' case is adverse to Qingliang Visitor, and d) a further level of bias, she's friends with Mo Zi Xin. The reality is she would have to step away from either Qingliang Visitor or the workers' case - she can’t work on both! Mr. Wang asks how they can trust her. She calls each person by name and knows their job positions, and then says that she's able to help them. It’ll be pro bono (free of charge), so why not give it a shot. They agree to give it a go. He tells her that she better try her best or else they'll cause a ruckus. She then notices a large scar on his arm. She tells him no matter what, they mustn't resort to unlawful action and violence. She promises to find them a legal and reasonable solution.
Lu Xun receives a call from Li Chong Wen and he tells that he doesn't want to see him. Whatever Li Chong Wen says makes him agree to go. Qian Wei sees Lu Xun leaving the office to go somewhere, which makes her worried.
Lu Xun meets Li Chong Wen at a boxing gym and tells him that Lao Tao has very clearly rejected AES' acquisition offer of Law Online, so why does he want to see him. Li Chong Wen says that he wants to fight him and throws him a pair of gloves. When they get in the ring, Lu Xun asks if back then, he knew that he liked Qian Wei, which is why he went ahead of him and deliberately confessed to her first? Li Chong Wen says yes. Wow, so it happened in reality, too! (~39:52) Li Chong Wen says he doesn't care who came first, but he knows that she still has feelings for him. He wants to make her happy. Lu Xun scoffs and says he wants to make her happy? He has the gall to say that, and then Lu Xun knocks down Li Chong Wen with one punch. Lu Xun angrily yells that she waited for him for four years! He trampled on and took advantage of the career that is priceless to her. And he just said that he wants to make her happy?! Li Chong Wen laughs and says that he was wrong back then as he didn't understand her, but he does now. He stands up and says that he wanted her back but then he swooped in. Suddenly Li Chong Wen goes to punch him but he stops short and doesn't make contact. He then notices that Lu Xun is wearing an amulet under his shirt. Lu Xun tells him to go on and asks why he's stopped. Li Chong Wen points at the amulet and says that that's a gift from Qian Wei. He doesn't want to damage her gift to him. More like he doesn't want to damage who's most precious to her.
Li Chong Wen asked him here today to give him a good beating but since she seems happy with him, so he'll let it go. He only has one request - for him to treat her right. Don't be like him. Lu Xun says of course, he will treat her well. He knows then he's really here for AES and tells him to go on. Li Chong Wen says he wants to persuade him to accept the acquisition offer as a friend. Lu Xun asks if he doesn't know Qian Wei at all - she's worked so hard for this dream, to give it away like that, and to AES? Li Chong Wen says that AES always suppresses its competitors and has better resources than Zhan Ying. Lu Xun replies that Qing Yun Project is a public welfare project run by AES to build a better brand image. That project and Law Online are not competitive, so he knows things must not be that simple. He asks him to tell him what's going on. Li Chong Wen says that he understands Qian Wei well, as well as Lan He. He cautions him if he cares about Qian Wei's safety and the development of Law Online, please accept the acquisition. Lu Xun shakes his head and says he doesn't care about Lan He. He only cares about his and Qian Wei's dream. He tells Li Chong Wen to stay safe at AES, as he knows that he's under a lot of pressure and thanks him for the warning. He'll protect Qian Wei and Law Online.
[Ep30] “The Wolf Finding Journey Has Started and The Wolf Finder is Stabbed”
Qian Wei returns home and asks if he really went to see AES' representative or Wang Ruo Gu? She then asks if he's injured himself. Lu Xun admits that he didn't injure himself, but he won in the fight. She demands to know why he went there. He tells her as a professional lawyer, keeping secrets is his duty. She says fine, then she'll stay in his study and see if he has any other secrets he's keeping from her. She also says that lack of sense of security is common among women who are in love, so he can't say no. He says that he'll make sure she won't lack a sense of security and then looks at his phone. He says he's going to meet with a man, not a woman. She tells him that she doesn't care if he meets with a woman, but he must not meet with a man, especially not a group of men. He's confused. She goes on that if he insists on meeting with men, then she'll do it on his behalf. XD He says it's fine for her to stay here as he doesn't have any secrets. But he wants to know why she's been on edge for the past few days.
She finally tells him about her prophetic dreams during her brain scans, including the recent one about a crew member stabbing him. She's had these prophetic dreams twice already, and while the details in the dreams were different; a majority of the dreams become reality. He pats her on the head and apologizes for not giving her a sense of security. He then pulls out his wallet and hands it to her and says the password to every bank card in there is her university student card number. From now on, he'll keep all of his money in her accounts, and no matter where he goes or who he sees, he'll make sure to let her know beforehand.
Suddenly, they're interrupted by the doorbell ringing and they hear Lu Xun's mother asking him to open the door. He tells her that his parents were taking a walk nearby so he invited them here to check out his place. She scurries to hide in the closet (which has a semi-transparent door). He lets his parents in and his mother goes to the closet as she has winter clothes for him and wants to take his summer clothes. Lu Xun quickly tells her he'll handle it himself, not to bother with it, go drink some water, take a rest as he can take care of a trifle like this. lol He loves talking fast to his mother! (~4:07) His mother leaves and Lu Xun goes into the closet to put away the clothes but he's got Qian trapped between the mirror behind her and him. Once he's done putting away the clothes, he tries to kiss her but they're interrupted by his parents. His father asks why there's a woman's belongings here, as he's holding a pink toothbrush. Lu Xun claims it belongs to a cleaning lady. His mother then quietly opens the closet door, and his mother is pretty happy to see her son with a woman. XD
Qian Chuan goes to pick up food at Liu Shi Yun's luosifen shop and overhears two women talking about how not kissing after six months may lead to a breakup, as one woman thinks her boyfriend just doesn’t like her. Qian Chuan decides to use a drink bottle to ask Liu Shi Yun about kissing. When she finally discovers the message "Liu Shi Yun. Can we kiss?" on the bottle, she asks him why he's not just doing it and bothering to ask for her permission. He still doesn't kiss her and instead he just runs off to celebrate the fact that she said yes. XD This guy... She sighs and rolls her eyes at this.
There's an article out about Qingliang Visitor having bribed Law Online and is in default of payments to crew members. Qian Wei is confused as to how the two entities are related. Lu Xun says that this is damaging to Law Online so that Guanghua University will stop working with them. Lu Xun recalls Li Chong Wen's words and tells Qian Wi that the cooperation between the University and Law Online has caused a high risk to the Qing Yun project, as Law Online will have access to all of the University's accounts. Through AES, Qing Yun has donated plenty of expensive equipment to the school, and they're in the midst of setting up a vocational school. Lu Xun thinks there's something going on with these accounts, and the donated equipment was declared as being from Germany but were, in fact, produced by Southeast Asia. There’s a vast gap between the countries of origin’s cost that can be up to six figures. The equipment was examined by Wang Ruo Gu. Now Lu Xun suspects them of money-laundering. Qian Wei knows they’re trying to tie up the loose ends before the company goes public.
To investigate this matter, Qian Wei goes to see Yuan Qiao (Wang Ruo Gu’s ex-wife) at the Haizhou Psychiatric Hospital. She is peacefully knitting stockings but when she sees Qian Wei, she tells her that she doesn't want to see her as she's ruined her life. Qian Wei tells her that her ex-husband has been outsourcing Qing Yun Group's accounting in her name. Yuan Qiao tells her to leave. Qian Wei presses her about wanting to see her son, and this makes her flip out as she screams that Qian Wei’s the reason why her son's been taken away from her. The nurses come to calm her down and then Yuan Qiao starts crying about how her son won’t forgive her. Yuan Qiao tells her that the accounts were prepared by Yu Tian. Then Yuan Qiao is taken away by the nurses as she’s pitifully weeping. Qian Wei calls Yu Tian for a meeting. She refuses and says that she doesn't know anything. Yu Tian hangs up and then Wang Ruo Gu removes the SIM card from her phone and tells her to change her phone number.
Qian Wei still has the documents from Wang Ruo Gu and Yuan Qiao's divorce proceedings (from Chong Wei years). Wang Ruo Gu had claimed that Yuan Qiao was bipolar, with her emotions going out of hand, and that she had broken a glass once which injured their son's leg. So he ended up with full custody of their son. Lu Xun wonders if she carries this guilt and as a result she doesn't want to be discharged. Qian Wei decides that she'll go visit her again and right the wrongs of the past.
Qian Wei brings the son to the hospital and shows him Yuan Qiao's box of stockings. He had thought that his mother didn't care about him anymore as she always stayed away from him whenever he visited. Qian Wei says she's been blaming herself for injuring him as he wasn't wearing any stockings at the time. He admits it's not true as at the time, his father was beating on his mother, and his mother had thrown the glass at his father. It's not her fault that he was injured. Yuan Qiao walks in and he confronts her about the stockings. She only says that he's grown up already so he doesn't need the stockings now. She then tries to usher him out as she's worried about his father finding out about this secret visit. He refuses to leave and hugs her, as he's remorseful for abandoning her. This boy saying this just hurts. She says that she doesn't deserve to be his mother as she's ruined his childhood. He corrects her to say that he was injured because he'd been running towards her, to stop his father from beating her. His mother apologizes for letting him see this, and he tells her to stop believing his father's words. Qian Wei says Wang Ruo Gu has been manipulating her guilt to control her, and made her miss out on her son's childhood. Her son says when she's discharged, he'll live with her and protect her. Qian Wei encourages her to discharge and she'll help her find a job, instead of relying on alimony payments. Her son agrees and says that he’s missed her. Yuan Qiao tells her to take her bank card to obtain the Qing Yun Group's account, and offers to help her in whatever way she can.
At AES, Li Chong Wen eavesdrops on a closed door discussion between Lan He and Wang Ruo Gu. Lan He is worried about Lu Xun finding evidence, leading him to AES' cash flow. Wang Ruo Gu says that he'll take care of things as he'll ruin whatever is available and destroy whatever there is.
Mo Zi Xin has reached an agreement with the investors on the ratio of payment of back pay but she needs an agreement with the crew members and issue a clarification statement. She tells Qian Wei and Lu Xun that the crew members are waiting downstairs for them, and they're confused as the signing isn't until tomorrow. A large group of men suddenly barge into their office and start destroying everything in the room. At AES, Li Chong Wen is physically forced to stay in his office by some big guy under Lan He’s orders. When he tries to resist, the guy punches him, throws him to the ground and then physically stands over him. When he tries to grab his cellphone, the guy steps on his hands.
Meanwhile in the parking lot, the trio try to get into Mo Zi Xin's car but more men are already waiting for them. The trio try to fight off the men but they're outnumbered. A guy shows up behind Lu Xun with a knife (no scar though) and Qian Wei yells at Lu Xun to be careful. Lu Xun stops the blade with his hand. Suddenly, Qian Chuan shows up on his bike shouting that he's already called the police, and seated behind him is Liu Shi Yun with a feather duster (feather dusters = for anything but dusting in cdramas, haha) leading the charge of her family's security guards and Qian Chuan's friends.
Later, Lao Tao tells an injured Lu Xun (a few scrapes and a bandaged hand) that the gang that attacked them claimed that they were angry and did this of their own accord. But Lao Tao knows that they've been paid well by AES. AES is going to be listed soon, and the market value could go up to 10 billion yuan. Lu Xun and Qian Wei will continue to fight this. Lao Tao tells him to be careful and to make sure to let him know about this type of thing in advance in the future.
A beaten-up Qian Chuan and Liu Shi Yun finally share a kiss at the empty gym, but they’re interrupted by the arrival of her parents. They stay hidden from the parents as Liu Shi Yun says that if her father finds him kissing her, he’ll break his legs. lol
Once the coast is clear, Qian Chuan says he likes her, really likes her, and asks to skip the trial period. He wants them to date for marriage. He went all in! He asks for them to be together. She asks if he isn't afraid that her father will break his legs. He replies that for the sake of her happiness, he doesn't think he'll do it. They then try to kiss but her father "man who loves me the most" calls her, which she ignores. Qian Chuan says if they're taking it seriously, why are they still hiding? He gets up to go see her parents right now. But she pulls him back and says it's so late at night and her father will be angry about her being with a man at this hour. She'll make arrangements for him to meet them later. She then gives him a few small kisses until he complains that it hurts. He then starts pinching her face and soon they're both pinching each other's faces. XD
[Ep31] “Embrace the Past and Embrace the Future”
Qian Wei is suspicious as to why her brother is being extra nice, as he's giving her a plate of cut fruit. Extra cute. She realizes that he wants something. Qian Chuan admits that Liu Shi Yun's parents want to meet him, her and their mother. He's worried that her father will think he's all brawn and no brains, and thinks he's not good enough for Liu Shi Yun. But he has such a pure heart! She tells him if they really thought that, why would they even want to see him. They want to make sure that he'll treat their precious daughter well. She tells him to stop worrying about it.
Lu Xun now believes that her prophetic dreams are real, however she would rather those dreams never came true. She feels helpless that no matter how much she tries to change things, the outcome is the same. He tells her it's not necessarily true as he wasn't stabbed in the abdomen but someone else cut his hand instead. She doesn't believe that this is considered a change as he is still injured. He asks her what if she dreams about them breaking up, would she still choose to be with him? She says yes, so the dream isn't a reality, as it's a fragment of the process. So they have control of the end result. He then shows her a message from Mo Zi Xin stating that after police intervention, the crew members understand that Wang Ruo Gu created this mess, and they will apologize to Law Online and her. Lu Xun and Qian Wei agree to believe in their future together. She then gives him her ring, as she doesn't want to believe in prophetic dreams anymore, only in him.
Mr. Wang, the leader of the crew members, with Mo Zi Xin standing beside him, issues a public statement apologizing to Mo Zi Xin, and Law Online. They've filed a lawsuit against the previous producer for their back pay. They've also signed a new contract with Mo Zi Xin as Qingliang Visitor is taking over the "The Court of Law" project.
AES is covering their tracks in regards to any money laundering activities. The financial manager for Qing Yun has been switched from Yuan Qiao to Yu Tian. The documents from Wang Ruo Gu's divorce petition have led Lu Xun and his team to an offshore account which have various incoming payment amounts but there is no set pattern. Qian Wei has just obtained the name list of Qing Yun Project's fundholders. They're wanting to force an audit of all Qing Yun Project accounts, which will expose AES' money laundering activities.
Lu Xun meets with Yu Tian, who says she's only recently taken over the Qing Yun Project and asks what he wants. He tells her that they're meeting at the cafe, instead of the office, as a courtesy as they were once classmates. She tells him that she can't give him what he wants. He shows her the petition, and asks if she thinks the evidence doesn't carry any weight, why has she been avoiding meeting with him before now. If she turns herself in now, the sentence for money laundering can be reduced to less than five years. She says that it's uncertain that his evidence will be accepted so stop threatening her. He tells her once the relationship between Qing Yun project and AES is exposed, everyone in top-level management, including the CEO, chairman and general manager won't be able to cover themselves, never mind the ones below their ranks. He advises her to not ruin her life and future. She replies that she needs more time. Afterwards, Wang Ruo Gu sees her leaving the meeting with Lu Xun and calls her to angrily ask about her secret meeting with Lu Xun. She tells him that she's seen the petition, and it's not as simple as he thinks. She doesn't want to betray the company but she doesn't want to be the scapegoat either. Yu Tian says that on the surface, he accepted the money from Lan He to work for AES but he actually secretly embezzled AES' funds. So he's been double-dipping.
Wang Ruo Gu has now sold 8 million yuan worth of stocks to launder the money he got from embezzlement before transferring it to offshore accounts. As he was in a hurry, he used the default address for the receipt - the matrimonial home before his divorce. Yuan Qiao has given Lu Xun the key to the place. He tells Qian Wei to meet him at the address later. She asks him what's going on but he only says he has a surprise for her. Lu Xun has the concert tickets with him!
Lu Xun gets to the house and finds the mail (the receipt) on the doorstep. He then goes inside looking for anything else potentially useful. Not long after, Wang Ruo Gu shows up to pour gasoline into the place, then locks him inside the place, and sets the place on fire before leaving. When Qian Wei arrives, she notices the billowing smoke and Lu Xun's empty parked car, so she calls him but there's no answer. So she follows the smoke and finds Lu Xun locked inside while the place is engulfed in flames. She manages to find a ball-peen hammer and breaks the lock to save Lu Xun.
Now, the firemen are putting out the fire and Qian Wei is wiping soot off his face in the car. She asks why it's so hard to do the right thing. He says that it's okay as they're just using dirty tricks to scare them. They can face it together, and they've escaped unscathed. He then pulls out the receipt and says that Wang Ruo Gu can't escape and AES' money laundering is ending as well. She fusses over him, saying that going forward that he will not face danger alone as they will face it together. He stops her with a kiss. After their kiss, she asks what the surprise is and if it was burnt. He says that it was, but then he shows her the concert tickets.
LX: When I bought the tickets, I was thinking no matter what we have become in 2022, I'll make sure we attend the concert together. I thought we would attend the concert as boss and assistant. So, I made plenty of excuses to ask you out. But now, we're together. He sighs. However, we still missed the concert. She takes the tickets from him and looks at them with a smile.
QW: As expected, just like in the dream, you bought the tickets. She looks at him. We're now together. If we want to listen to a concert, we can listen to a concert only for us anytime. She smiles at him and he smiles back. She turns on the radio and it's the live broadcast of the concert. She leans against him and hugs his arm. He then rubs her head and kisses her forehead.
QW's thoughts: Lu Xun, thank you for loving me. Thank you for loving me forever.
And they remain in the car listening to their concert for two, as the firemen continue putting out the fire.
At AES, Lan He is informed of Wang Ruo Gu's arrest and once he's charged, all of his accounts, along with Qing Yun's accounts, will be audited. Lan He asks about the financial manager and is told that the police are still looking for Yu Tian. She tells her assistant to make sure Yu Tian keeps her mouth shut before they find her.
Lan He's father comes into her office and her assistant quickly leaves. Her father walks up to her and raises his hand and she flinches before he even touches her. But it's only to push her hair out of her face. Then he takes a look around her office, filled with her taxidermy specimens on display. Her father tells her that she's worked hard to maintain the company but it's his fault for placing high expectations of her. He tells her if she can't run the company well, then she should just get married. He says that she'll perform better in managing a marriage. She says that she chose the wrong person for the job and she'll find a way to deal with the money laundered through the University and it won't affect the company listing. He tells her when she chose the wrong person, it's reflected on the Lan family. She begs him to give her another chance. She only needs half a month to take care of the issues. Li Chong Wen interrupts to tell her father that the best account firm has already been appointed to make all the accounts balanced. He's convinced the board of directors, so no matter what happens in the future, the CEO position will always belong to Lan He. Her father allows her half a month, but after that time period, her brother will return.
After her father leaves, she tells Li Chong Wen that the company needs to go public before her brother returns. Or else all of her hard work will go down the drain, and will be taken by others and she'll become a stepping stone for her brother. She tells him that this has nothing to do with and if he chooses to leave, then she'll destroy all of the evidence and protect him. However, she says that no one can stop her from having the company listed. She asks if they could go back in time, if he would still get off the bus. (How they first met). He replies there are no "ifs" in life and it's too late to get off now.
Her brother then asks if she's kept in touch with Li Chong Wen. She says no, and asks what's wrong. He says that he thinks that he's nice and even though they've broken up, they should stay friends. After a bit of prodding (older sister badgering), he finally admits that the day he and Liu Shi Yun came to save them in the parking lot, Li Chong Wen had been the one who had called him. When Li Chong Wen had been forced to stay in his office with his broken phone, he had found an old phone and called Qian Chuan to warn him that his sister and Lu Xun were in danger at Zhan Ying and to call the police. He had asked her brother to not tell her this, but her brother knows that this was a huge favor and she should know.
Qian Wei finds out that Wang Ruo Gu had invested 300,000 RMB in Chong Wei and Qing Yun Project. Li Chong Wen had returned 100,000 RMB to him. Lu Xun says when they get to the bottom of this matter, Li Chong Wen may be implicated as well. She knows this, but reminds him that he's helped them out several times, and mentions that he's the one who called Qian Chuan about the attack. She wants to help him.
Qian Wei meets Li Chong Wen at the University, at the wall where they first met, but the gate's been fixed so they're no longer able to climb through anymore. They're here for the University's Constitution Day Ceremony. She apologizes for what happened in the past. When he was drafting the Wolf Agreement, she hadn't taken his dilemma and suffering into consideration. She apologizes for not considering his feelings. However, she didn't expect that the person who helped him through his studies and achieve his dream was the same one who pushed him into the abyss of crime. She then tells him that in her coma dream, she had learned about him creating the Wolf Agreement but he'd stop Qin Fen from signing the agreement and he also refused AES' offer. He admits that he came to Haizhou with his family's entire life savings of 3,000 RMB. He asks if she thinks he's willing to surrender to capitalism. He isn’t but what choice does he have. She keeps talking about justice but does she know how big of a price he had to pay to uphold justice. She tells him to think about it carefully as they will report AES’ money laundering activities to the police and the Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission soon. So he knows what the sentence is if he turns himself in now. She doesn't want to see all of his hard work and intelligence ruined by the company like this. He thanks her for her advice but says it's too late to turn back now. He says that they have different views and they shouldn't meet up again. He starts walking away but she stops him when she asks what will happen to his mother if something happens to him.
She then hands him the chicken toy from the kids' meal he had with his father. He looks shocked to see it, and tears up as he accepts it with a shaking hand. He emotionally says he's never told anyone about this. T__T (~35:50) He asks how she knows. She tells him that in her dream, he had told her about his father. He starts yelling that that's impossible over and over. She then mentions Qin Feng and his son. He knew his own father's life was ruined by someone else, therefore, he didn't want the same thing to happen to that kid. He didn't want the innocent kid to turn into another him. He had stopped Qin Feng from signing the Wolf Agreement. She apologizes again for not understanding his dilemma and pain before, but he can make a change, always. Before she leaves, she tells him it's his choice. No matter what, she'll wait for him in the hall. Li Chong Wen looks so broken here as he grips the toy in his hand. :(
Eventually Li Chong Wen goes inside and sits down next to Qian Wei. As she looks at the stage, she says that she's reminded of the old him when he was passionate, sincere and ambitious. She asks if he still remembers him. He tells her that he’s never made it to his own graduation ceremony as he had been busy with his internship. Lu Xun is then asked to present the awards of the Quiz Competition.
LX’s speech: Life is a long journey. After graduating from the university, everyone heads in different directions. When you meet your peers again, you may have become opponents. But the stance is temporary. As long as you never forget why you started, the bond with your peers will never change and you'll always be friends.
This resonates with Li Chong Wen but then he gets up to leave. Qian Wei quietly asks if he's too scared to listen to the rest of the speech, that if he stays longer, he may regret it.
LX continues: Actually, I've also invited another alumni. He's my senior from Batch 2010, Li Chong Wen. Li Chong Wen looks at him in shock. Be it on campus or at work, he's always been my best opponent and my best friend. Please welcome him to the stage to make a vow. Everyone claps as Li Chong Wen just looks around. He finally walks past Qian Wei, who stops him to wish him the best.
Li Chong Wen joins Lu Xun and Teacher Zhang on the stage to make the vow, with the graduating students: "I pledge. My voluntary devotion to the legal profession. Wielding the sword of law. Holding the scales of justice. Eliminating the evils in the world. Keeping the sanctity of politics and law. Accumulating the essence of humanism, prospering the civilization of the rule of law, I will dedicate my life to the socialist construction and the advancement of mankind. I will dedicate my life…”
Li Chong Wen is quite moved by this and glances over at a smiling Lu Xun. In the audience, Qian Wei is smiling and clapping with tears streaming down her face. Lu Xun then hands him a marker to sign the banner.
[Ep32] “Protecting You Is My Instinct”
QW: Don't blame me first. Yes. I had another dream. I dreamed that a car came at us. She starts tearing up. And you pushed me away. I hope you won't need to see this video. I also hope Lan He didn't make that call. Then, the car accident won't happen. I'm not doing this on impulse. I'm telling you, I've really thought it through. I know you said we would face it together, but in my dream, it's exactly because we faced it together, you pushed me away and got hit by the car. I'd rather sacrifice myself than letting you get hurt. So I'm determined not to let this dream come true. I've also thought about stalling it. But it's true that we haven't been able to find evidence of Qing Yun's money laundering. And we have no way to bring Lan He to justice. What's more, she must've already had a plan to escape. If she runs away, it's tantamount to letting a time bomb get away. We can't have that. In face, it's good that she's doing this. You see, we'll get to control her with criminal law by then, right? Only when she is caught can we truly be safe. Speaking of safety, I'm telling you, I'm not just waiting around to get hit. I'm fully prepared. She grabs the motorcycle helmet. People say when you get hit by a car, the head is most vulnerable. And look at this - taps on the helmet - I got a helmet. She puts it down. And protective clothing - she pulls out a blue life jacket - I'll put it on by then, it'll be able to reduce the impact. She sets it down. And look at this, knee pads, hand pads and so on. She pulls out all of the pads. I've got everything prepared. And look at this. She pulls out a pair of pink dumbbells. I keep practicing every day. I'm pretty strong now. She smiles but then she sniffles. Just in case... I mean, just in case, if I'm really that unlucky, and something really happens to me, don't blame yourself, you can't blame me either. She wipes off her tears with her hand. And, you have to... You have to live your life well. At least I'll be glad I made the right decision, that I didn't let such an eventuality happen to you, right? She laughs with her tear-filled face. Aiyo, I recorded this as a precaution. It's not like I'm sure something will really happen to me. Besides, who knows? Maybe you won't even see this, right? She looks down at her hands and then back up at the camera. I'll spare you from the rest. You know me. She laughs, and then puts her arms in the shape of a heart. Love you. Then she turns off the camera. :( (~22:40, two minutes.)
So he has only one question for her: Between young Lu Xun and old Lu Xun, she can only pick one. Who will she pick? She says it's a tough choice. Although old Lu Xun is more successful and mature, young Lu Xun is cute and obedient. He was nice to her and wouldn't lose his temper with her. And he had more hair at the time. He reaches over and stops her words with a kiss. 
Qian Wei signs the banner as a belated graduation wish: “Li Chong Wen, May you stay motivated, enjoy what you do with a clear conscience.” She tells him that he doesn’t have to try so hard to survive. He no longer has nothing so it’s time to find himself. He says it’s too late and he only hopes that every step she takes will be steady, so don’t fall again. She replies she’s not afraid to fall and maybe this is why they no longer follow the same path with each other. Before she leaves, he warns her that Lan He will eliminate whoever stands in her way of AES' public listing. She tells him that she and Lu Xun made a deal - no matter what happens, they’ll face it together and never give in.
When Li Chong Wen returns to his car, to his surprise, Yu Tian is waiting for him. She's scared and out of places to hide. She did everything Wang Ruo Gu asked and he wants her to take the fall for everything. He suggests that she use the evidence she has as leverage for negotiating with Lan He. She knows if she turns herself in, it will implicate him as well. She begs him to help her as she's really out of options. He gives her his car keys and tells her to stay at his place for the time being. They'll see what happens with Wang Ruo Gu's trial. She gives him a flash drive with a copy of the ledgers as he's the only person she trusts from AES.
Qian Wei has another prophetic dream during her brain scan. In the dream, an oncoming car is careening into them, but Lu Xun pushes her out of the way so he gets hit by the car. Meanwhile, the papers for Qing Yun Project's Bursary Supplementary Agreement flies around. She wakes up and realizes that the ring wasn't the source of her dreams. Afterwards, she tells Lu Xun that she didn't have any dreams as she isn't wearing the ring. He's relieved that she won't be on tenterhooks because of her dreams. They continue discussing their case against Lan He. Qian Wei is concerned about retaliation, when a gurney is rolled through and Lu Xun pulls her out of the way, but the patient's husband bumps into him and Qian Wei is reminded of her prophetic dream. She fusses over him for pulling her out of the way and is worried about him being hurt. He explains that he's fine, and did it out of instinct, and continues explaining. She thinks to herself, if she told him what happened in her dream, then he would want to go with her. But that's how he got hit because he was trying to protect her. She can’t risk his life, so it's her instinct to protect him, too.
In the darkness of AES' office, Li Chong Wen recalls Yu Tian and Qian Wei’s words.
YT: We're just the tools of capitalists, yet we have to sacrifice our ideals and life for their ambitions. It's really not worth it.
QW: You no longer have nothing. It's time to find yourself.
Once the place is empty, Li Chong Wen goes into the Financial Office but Lan He is watching him on the surveillance camera.
It's Christmas Day and Lu Xun is busy with a client meeting. Qian Wei is looking at a blue tie in a gift box when Lawyer Wu comments that it's likely that Lu Xun doesn't have time for a date with her. So he invites her to go drinking with him and their colleagues. She then shows him her card.
Lu Xun,
Merry Christmas! This is our first holiday as a couple. In my dream, it was always you preparing surprises for me, but now, it's my turn. I wish that we can celebrate Christmas together every year.
Qian Wei
She says it's likely Lu Xun has a surprise for her at home. She tells him that singles like him should go and have fun. lol He says he was showing concern for her, and here she is showing off! He wishes her a Merry Christmas. Then Lu Xun calls her.
Lu Xun and Qian Wei are sitting down, and he has one hand covering her eyes. He tells her that they're almost there, and then removes his hand and tells her to open her eyes. She opens her eyes and they're on the Ferris wheel and to her surprise, it appears to be snowing in Haizhou. Aww. He then asks her "When snowflakes fall in the palm of your hand, do you know how we can keep them from melting?" She looks at him and then says what utter nonsense - just watch the snow. He grabs the box next to him and asks if she wants a pair of gloves? He opens the box and she's reminded of the mittens from her dream, so she asks if he knitted these. He did. She grabs a glove and puts it on but discovers something is lodged inside one of the fingers. (~15:24, Lu Xun's face is adorable right here!) He tells her that putting on will guarantee that the snow won't melt now. She pulls out her hand and finds her ring on her left middle finger, and there are diamonds on it now. He plays it off like he doesn't know anything about it. She asks what this is. He slides the ring all the way down onto her finger. Then he says a proposal is not that hard as even the ring found its way to her finger. He comments that she seems eager to say yes. Sneaky Lu Xun! She looks distressed and starts yelling that she didn't say yes, and asks why did he put this on her? He asks well, didn't she already agree to become his wife? She says no, he tricked her! Take it off... He agrees that he did trick her, and the ring's already on her, so what?
LX (sandwiches her hand between his): I find that these hands of yours, whenever I hold them, I just don't feel like letting go again. She’s starting to tear up. I need to ask you now. Qian Wei, will you marry me? She nods yes but in the next second she starts flailing around and protesting.
QW: No! No! You can’t propose like this! This is completely different from the proposal I imagined. Take it off! XD
LX scowling: How is it different? What kind of proposal do you want then?
QW whining: It's completely different. And I didn't even wash my hair today!!
LX: Your hair? He puts his arm around her, then gently kisses her forehead. It's okay. I don't mind. He then takes a sniff of her hair and acts like he's offended by the smell. lol! (~17:20, his face!)
QW: What was that?! She starts beating him with the glove. It's not that awful!
LX laughing: Why would I mind that? I don't care. If you don't say yes, I'm going to propose until you won't take off this ring, even when I ask you to. She tearfully smiles at him. What do you say?
QW sniffling: But this time doesn’t count…
LX sighing: I have one more question for you. Is the Lu Xun in 2022 now better than the young Lu Xun in your dream?
QW: You each have your strengths.
LX: We each have our own strengths?
QW: The young Lu Xun in my dream could outmatch many men.
LX: What did you say?
QW very quietly: You didn't hear that? Forget it then.
LX: I... I outmatched many men? Looking fake abashed. What are you talking about? She laughs. Honestly though, I'm still happy at this moment. She glares at him and then rolls her eyes. Although you keep saying no, I know you very well. You must be smiling internally now. The fireworks must've been set off in your mind. She's trying to repress her smile. He points across the way. Don't you think that the snowflakes there look like us, sticking together? One big and one small. She pushes him away and scowls. He then takes a sniff of her hair again and pretends to be offended again. XD
QW: You - She starts trying to shove the finger of a glove up his nose but they’re both laughing about this. (~14:38, about 3 minutes.)
It turns out that Lu Xun has rigged their Ferris wheel cab with a snow machine. Another snowy proposal, just like Ep23. He'll make it snow for her forever in every universe. :)
In his office, Qian Wei is spinning around in Lu Xun’s chair and telling him that this has been her dream since day one at the firm - to spin in his chair, and make him stand there and watch her. He says the spinning is making him dizzy. In his dream, it was for her to sit in this chair as the lao ban, so he can - he then leans over to kiss her. But they’re interrupted by Lao Tao. Lao Tao acts like he’s in the wrong place for their meeting and blames it on being old. He then turns around and leaves. XD (~19:10) Lu Xun runs after him. Qian Wei then answers Lan He's call on Lu Xun's cellphone and records the conversation with her cellphone. Lan He wants to meet with them over wine at Yuhua Yacht Club. Qian Wei knows that his accident occurs outside of Yuhua, so she tells Lan He that he's not feeling well and can't drink right now. She asks if she's contacting them because she wants to buy what they have. She offers the use of the law office and Lan He refuses. So she tries to defer it for two weeks but Lan He says she doesn't have the patience to wait. Qian Wei offers to meet this Friday and implies that it's about money. She hangs up and deletes the call from Lu Xun's call history. She’s hoping that Lan He thinks it’s about money so she will change her mind about killing them. She’s decided that this time, she’ll keep Lu Xun safe.
At home, Qian Wei records a video for Lu Xun.
From outside her room, her brother tells her that the food is ready. She tells him to arrange the meeting with Liu Shi Yun's parents so she can finalize his marriage. Awww. He agrees and tells her to come out already. She tearfully puts all of the protective gear into a duffel bag.
The two families meet at the Liu family's bathhouse. The mothers and daughters are having tea and chatting. Eventually, Qian Chuan arrives with Liu Dad, who appears to be injured and is being supported by Qian Chuan. However, both guys have big grins on their faces.
Earlier, Liu Dad had challenged Qian Chuan to do sit ups - no limit on how many or how long. Dad slowed down first but kept goading Qian Chuan about him being the one who was getting tired, slowing down, taking a break, etc. Hahaha. Dad had told him that doing sports was the same as doing things, taking one step at a time, as he huffed and puffed through his sit ups. Qian Chuan had replied that actually, sports was about expanding one's limit. Taking one more step a day. Dad had said while he was saving his own face, he should save his [Dad's] as well. When he finally struggled to do another sit up, he had just stayed down on the bench. All six security guards had quickly crowded around Dad but Qian Chuan had made them move away to give him space - as he really needed air and not their help. Dad then had said that if he gave his daughter's hand to someone like him - And then a worried Qian Chuan starts going on and on about how he really loves Liu Shi Yun, he’ll take good care of her and her parents, and - Her father says he gave his daughter's hand to someone like him, then he would be quite relieved. Qian Chuan's face is the best during this: from >_< to O_O. lol
Dad then had admitted that he didn't want his daughter with someone who was too smart for her, as he'd worry about her getting swindled. There’s a compliment in there, right? Ha. He had told him that he found him to be quite honest as he doesn't play mind games. Qian Chuan had admitted that he can't do any of that as he's usually the one being fooled. LMAO! This earnest guy. Dad had replied, be more mindful next time. As the parents age, they will count on him in the future and to always leave people some leeway. Dad had then scrunched his face in agony. XD Qian Chuan had agreed and said yes, sir. Then he amends it to, yes, Dad, he'll take good care of Shi Yun. He went on earnestly but Dad interrupted him to finally pass out on the bench. LOL (~29:00, four minutes.)
Now Dad tells everyone if Qian Chuan doesn't treat his daughter well, he'll refuse to accept him as her husband. He tells his wife that he thinks this kid is fine, and he'll be able to put up with their daughter's unruliness. Liu Shi Yun protests at this. XD Dad tells her to stop pretending and just be herself. Qian Chuan promises to always be good to Liu Shi Yun. He then tells her to stop being a kitty, as she can always be the tigress of Dongbei. She laughs at this. =^..^=
Qian Wei chides Qian Chuan for not spending enough time with their mother. He points out that she was proposed to and spends even more of her time with Lu Xun, so when can she come home more often? She doesn't say anything in response and he wonders where her usual fighting spirit is. She asks if he needs a beating. She tells Liu Shi Yun that he's all hers now, and her friend says that she'll protect him. No one can bully him, except for her. XD Qian Wei then gives her mother some early birthday presents: a cruise ticket, a supermarket savings card, and Jacky Cheung's concert tickets. She hugs her mother and tells her whether she's around or not, she has to take care of herself and stay happy. She always thought her father was cheesy back then, but it's actually a good thing. She's able to express her feelings while she still can. Her brother and Liu Shi Yun just grin at them. Mom thinks it’s because she’s getting married soon and doesn’t want to leave the family. Mom says it’s okay, Xiao Lu loves her and pampers her so much. She can always come home for dinner with him. Qian Chuan comments that she's only getting married, so why does it feel like she's getting her affairs in order. Liu Shi Yun tells him to shut up and eat his fruit. Qian Wei just continues looking at her mother, who is watching her son and his wife-to-be.
On a grey day, Lu Xun and Qian Wei are enjoying a view of the Ferris wheel up close. He says that it's almost the weekend and asks if she has plans. She says that she wants them to sleep in. He says once they wake up, maybe they could take a stroll, and go to the Civil Affairs Bureau as it's not far from their place. Perhaps they can have their photo taken, sign their names and so on. She doesn't say anything. He turns her around to face him and says, "Let's get married." He's persistent. She tells him that he tricked her last time so it doesn't count. He tells her to give the ring back then, and asks why she is wearing it. He tries to take it off her hand. She asks why should she, as the ring is hers to begin with. He chose to put diamonds on it, even so, the ring still belongs to her. He notices that something is off about her, and knows something is bothering her but she won't tell him. He then says that she still can’t forget young Lu Xun, can she? He cutely laments “I can’t believe it. Oh, myyy God. My love rival is myself. I’ve been too charming since I was young.” lol It’s the way he says this, so diva-like. (~39:35) She just laughs at this and says when it snows again, they’ll get married. He looks at her incredulously and says it hasn't snowed in Haizhou in years, so it's obviously a trap.
LX: I love you longer than young Lu Xun. She smiles at this. So shouldn't you pick me? She puts her arms around his waist.
QW: Whether it's young Lu Xun or old Lu Xun, they are both you. You're better than the best to me.
LX: And you are more important than important to me. She laughs at this. He pulls her in for a hug and rubs her head. She looks quite sad though.
Another day, while Lu Xun is driving, he hears on the radio that over the next few days, Haizhou will have a cold front with temperatures dropping significantly. Rain and snow that's been rarely seen in recent years will be seen in the suburban mountain areas. Lu Xun is now in a suburban area, visiting different people, checking out the street lights and at a rooftop viewpoint. He's busy making plans for something. He's also working on a slideshow of himself and Qian Wei. Meanwhile, it appears that Qian Wei is getting ready for Lan He as she has on all of the protective gear before she leaves her house.
At AES, Li Chong Wen asks for the withdrawal of 200,000 yuan to bribe the media, but is informed that they're short on cash as Lan He just withdrew a large sum a few days ago. He goes to Lan He's office and realizes that everything's been cleared out. She calls him to tell him if he wants to save Qian Wei, then he should come to this location.
[Ep33] “I Want The Thousand Eyes of The Eternal Night, To See Only You”
Qian Wei is on the bus with all of her protective gear on, including the helmet. She's also wearing a body cam. Lu Xun is busy preparing for the ultimate proposal on a rooftop and Lao Tao even loaned him his car which helped with his own proposal to his wife. Lu Xun has roses and balloons surrounding a projection screen. The car trunk is also full of roses and there are pictures of the and the poem, hanging across. Sitting in the center, there’s a “Marry Me” sign next to a small projector.
Li Chong Wen is looking for Qian Wei at the pier and ends up on Lan He's yacht. Qian Wei is nowhere to be found. Lan He tells him that she's not here, as she had lied to get him to come here. She says that he's destroyed a company and his own future to help Qian Wei. He agrees that he did this for Qian Wei and for himself. She then asks what about her. He puts his hands on her arms and tells her to come back with him and they can start over. She shrugs off his hands and says that he's chosen to betray her. Even though she's lost, she won't let anyone win either.
Lu Xun is still waiting for Qian Wei but then he plugs in the flash drive into the projector and Qian Wei's video starts playing and he comes quite concerned.
Qian Wei is at the meeting spot and calls the yacht club to have Lan He meet her outside. Not long after, a blue car shows up and tries to run her over, but she's able to dodge it. She gets up and stands her ground, and yells that she's already called the police and she's not actually carrying the evidence with her. The driver tries to run her over again and she dodges out of the way and this time she remains on the ground.
Lu Xun is driving furiously to get to her, as he's able to track her exact location with their couple’s app. He's also calling the authorities.
LX's voiceover: Before I met you, I liked to do everything alone, I thought I could bear the burden of being alone. But after meeting you, I learned to be afraid. I'm afraid of your tears, afraid that you would give your smile to someone else, afraid of a future without you.*
The driver in the blue car starts revving up the engine and Qian Wei remains on the ground. But then she sees another car accelerating towards the blue car and she starts yelling (inaudibly), “No! Don't!” She knows it's Lu Xun.
LX's thoughts: Even if tomorrow is the end of the world, the sky falls and the earth crumbles, my greatest fear is that even at the very end, I still don't have the courage to tell you: I never wanted to be your opponent, I've always wanted to be by your side. No matter how dangerous it may be, I will stand in front of you.
And then the two cars drive by each other, but Lu Xun’s car gets clipped and goes airborne as the airbags deploy from the impact. Not sure why/how, but, okay, Show.
LX voiceover: I've never believed in any form of God. But one day, as I passed by Jin An temple, I somehow found myself going in. I didn't know what to wish for, so I simply wished for you to be healthy and happy always. At that time, I thought to myself that if it could come true, I would trade all the good fortune in my life for it. He's thinking about the proposal on that rooftop, and they're looking at lights lit up in the shape of a heart. If it could come true, I want all the lights in the world and the stars to light the way for you. In his mind, they're hugging each other. I want to be your star, to shine for you, to glow for you. Lu Xun's car flips over, lands on its roof and continues sliding across the road. The projector falls and starts playing his slideshow (looks like the one Qian Wei made in her dream). Qian Wei gets up and hobbles towards Lu Xun’s flipped car. In his mind, he's looking at her face. I want the thousand eyes of the eternal night, to see only you. It then starts to snow over the hugging couple.*
*These words are from Lu Xun’s love letter.
Qian Wei removes her helmet and continues limping over to Lu Xun, whose face is covered in bruises and scratches, and his upper torso is hanging out and leaning on the ground. Qian Wei fusses over him and says this is why she didn't want him to come. He tells her to not worry as it's only scratches but his legs are quite stuck. He tells her "I want to face all the unknown in the future with you, no matter if it is a good thing or a bad thing, no matter if it's ten years ago or ten years later, I never left you behind. So don't leave me behind, too, you hear me?"
The police arrest Lan He at sea. Later, Li Chong Wen is rescued from the water, and Yu Tian is there to greet him. Errrr, uhm, not sure how he survived that wound + being in the water that long (recall, he can’t swim!).
Some time later, Lan He, Li Chong Wen and Yu Tian all face trial. With her body cam footage, Qian Wei has evidence against Lan He of the murder attempt disguised as a car accident. Li Chong Wen's evidence, list of accounts and transaction records that Lan He had asked him to cover up and delete were saved in his old email account under Chong Wei Law Firm. He admits that he handed this over not to redeem himself, but for the dignity he owed to the law and to himself over the years. Yu Tian admits to handling the accounts and transactions were under the order and duress of Lan He. What about Wang Ruo Gu? Lan He asks Lu Xun what motivates him. Lu Xun says as a lawyer, as a very ordinary and insignificant individual, he believes when in the darkness and goodness of humans are struggling, his faith in the fairness and justice of the law can support him to grasp the bright side. Even if he'll bleed, he has to know what is true, what is reasonable. What she thinks is a burden to her, to him, it's an indispensable faith.
Lan He is charged with intentional homicide and money laundering, and receives 15 years in prison, 2 years deprivation of political rights plus a hefty fine of 10 million yuan. Li Chong Wen is charged with money laundering and receives 18 months in prison and a fine of 1 million yuan. Yu Tian is sentenced to 1 year in prison and a fine of 500,000 yuan. After the sentencing, Lu Xun hands Li Chong Wen a new pair of glasses. Li Chong Wen says that everything will be fine. Lu Xun repeats these words and says that he’ll see him. Qian Wei thanks him and he says that he should be thanking them and then laughs before he’s taken away. His little laugh here makes me hurt.
It's October 15, 2023 and Lu Xun and Qian Wei are getting married! Lawyer Wu is apparently the MC for the wedding as he's loudly rehearsing and annoying everyone who is still trying to set up the venue. Someone finally snatches the mic from him. XD He's seriously one of my favorite thorns. :P Qian Chuan makes a comment about the goji berries for her wedding decorations and Lu Xun corrects him, they're red beans (symbolizing love and fidelity). Qian Chuan stops him from trying to see Qian Wei and asks him to not behave this way before the wedding. Liu Shi Yun walks up and Lu Xun tries to convince her that he needs to see Qian Wei about his bowtie. She doesn't buy it as it’s perfectly tied already! lol He then says if she lets him see her, then he'll take care of all of her future lawsuits. She tells Qian Chuan that it's true that love makes people less intelligent. She says that given her relationship with Qian Wei, whether he sees or not, he still has to take care of her future lawsuits.
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| Qian Chuan, Lu Xun, and Lawyer Wu. I'm really just appreciating Qian Chuan in all his finery here! |
She tells him to be patient as it's bad luck to see the bride before the wedding. He then says he knows Li Chong Wen sent a gift to Qian Wei. He dramatically says he'll feel really insecure if he doesn't set his eyes on it! She finally sends in the big guns - Lawyer Wu to talk his ear off. lol!
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| A bride with no audience. |
Liu Shi Yun returns and says he asked someone to send her the gift, and don't feel too bad for him. He's working on his PhD and he'll be a new man by the time he comes out. She then says that she's been busy blocking Lu Xun from seeing her. Qian Wei asks if she wants to get married with them today. Liu Shi Yun admits that she's afraid of marriage, because she's afraid of having kids. She's concerned as Qian Chuan and Qian Wei are twins (confirmed!) and knows the probability of her having twins is more likely than not. So it could be one set of twins, and then a second set and even a third set, so six kids in total. She's worried about her body and financial situation. Then she asks Qian Wei if she's considered this. Qian Wei replies that she’s not having that many kids as she’s not one of those nesting dolls. LOL Liu Shi Yun goes on about motherhood, maternity leave, breastfeeding schedules, putting her law career on hold, etc. Qian Wei finally makes her leave and then looks at her ring in its box. She suddenly envisions coming home to a house full of kids who are all demanding a hug from her. She counts four kids and asks Lu Xun exactly how many kids they have. With a smile, he tells her to guess. XD
At this point, she decides to sneak outside to see what's going on. From a distance, she sees her mother, Lu Xun's parents, Qian Chuan and Lawyer Wu gathered around the lucky drawing box, and overhears their discussion about swimming, medicine, or photography. Meanwhile, Lu Xun is greeting Lao Tao and some of their colleagues, who all wish for them to have a baby soon. Lu Xun replies that they already have one - Cupid. Qian Wei then decides she's heard enough about kids and she’s got to go find out about her future now. Lu Xun sees the flash of white fabric as she turns away.
It’s bride fetching time! Qian Chuan and Lawyer Wu are banging on the bride's door and Liu Shi Yun finally opens the door and says that Qian Wei is missing and shows them the ring that’s been left behind. Qian Chuan admits that Lu Xun is missing as well. Lawyer Wu says that someone must've said something that made them run off. They both deny this. lol Liu Shi Yun really did!
She apologizes and then asks if they're really not turning back. He says no, they need to keep moving forward. He asks her to guess where they're going. She has no idea. They're going to the airport so they can run as far away as possible.
LX: Anywhere we go, every country, every city, I'm going to marry you and get a marriage license there. This way, no matter where you go, you will always be my wife. You can't run away from me. He smiles at her in the rearview mirror. She laughs. Let me tell you, this is the first time I've eloped. You have to take responsibility. She thinks about that time she ran away from the play with young Lu Xun. (Ep16.)
QW: This is my second time. Young Lu Xun is still you. You can't get jealous.
LX: No way. Why can't I get jealous? What experience did you two share? Or any unforgettable memory? Tell me now.
QW: We have a lot. It was beautiful. A happy sigh comes out. Beautiful memories.
LX: Fine. Everything you said is right. She laughs. I'll let you win today, all right? It's still me anyway. She chortles at this.
This text appears on the screen:
你陪我走过你的梦境,
且告诉我光何时归返。
-聂鲁达
You accompany me in your dreams and tell me the hour of light. -Pablo Neruda
Similar to the text at the end of her slideshow in Ep23? And our couple continue on their getaway trip. :)
A few years later.
Lu Xun wakes up a slumbering Qian Wei and asks what she dreamed of as she slept so soundly. She smiles at him, then sits up and says that she dreamed of the 18-year-old and 28-year-old Lu Xun.
The End.
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But there’s more!!
During the credits, we see Lu Xun and Qian Wei’s slideshow. (I definitely see SZE's kid pics here!)
Post-credit scenes.
Lu Xun comes home to Qian Wei with Qian Chuan, Liu Shi Yun and four kids, including one sleeping in the nanny’s arms. Qian Wei asks her son if he had a good time with ba ba and jiu jiu. Qian Wei and Lu Xun have twin boys! So perhaps Lu parents get one studying law and one in medicine? lol! Qian Chuan says it’s summer camp for the kids, but it’s a camp of torture for him and jie fu. Qian Chuan and Liu Shi Yun's twin girls ask their father for a plane ride, and so he spins them around in his arms. So they don’t have six kids apiece…yet? XD
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| Sooo cute! |
Lu Xun joins Qian Wei who looking out at the view from their balcony.
The End. Really, this time!
Remarks
by FanFanX
[First Impression (Ep1-6)] I’d seen the trailer and really had no expectations and was suddenly very hooked by Ep3. Truth be told, I watched the first 12 eps and then waited the longest four days ever for the next two eps. Ha! Just be aware that there are scenes for the present, past and rewritten past. You can sometimes tell from her hair (when they try to keep it consistent), as to which timeline it is.
I am totally looking forward to finding out more about the trio: Qian Wei, Lu Xun and Li Chong Wen. Qian Chuan and Liu Shi Yun are such a treat as well. Nothing against Mo Zi Xin, but she’s totally got that wallflower vibe going right now.
[Actors/Actresses] Apparently, I’ve seen Song Zu Er in The Bond, but she was less animated in that serious series. I’ve definitely never seen Huang Zi Tao in anything else before. (It'd be hard to forget him.) I’ve seen Zhang Jia Wei in a couple series, but he didn’t leave a lasting impression until now.
[Behind the Scenes] These will be split between this post and Micro Recaps. I really looked for more vids (ones without HZT) but didn't have much luck.
Song Zu Er is just so adorable, funny, and likable as Qian Wei. Even if she becomes annoying or frustrating, you can’t help but laugh at her efforts, especially when it backfires.
Huang Zi Tao is so exotic-looking that I’m not sure how to process it. (You have to admit he's not the stereotypical ML in cdramas, and I like it.) I’m slowly but surely falling for Lu Xun. It’s his charisma, which I’m guessing is Huang Zi Tao’s greatest draw as well. And yes, I got over the fact that his hair is loud. I don’t hate it but…
Jin Ze is a very pleasant surprise in this series! It's so easy to initially dismiss him as Qian Wei’s ex-boyfriend. But then you see his humbleness, kindness, and inner struggle after that first ep.
There are no wasted characters in this series. Yan An as Qian Chuan is just such a lovable brother. Li Bai Hui as Liu Yi Shun is memorable and fun. Zhong Li Li as Mo Zi Xin is a winter rose as she struggles to bloom but she perseveres.
Sun Le Tian as Lao Tao, was an unexpected delight as the boss (and work dad) who has no idea where his own office is, ever!
Guo Zi Xin (敦子歆) as Lawyer Wu is such a hilarious thorn at Zhan Ying Law Firm but in the later eps, he finally won me over.
The rap club guy in Ep13 and 28, is real rapper, Ailizati.
→ Ep3. Huang Zi Tao accidentally pops Song Zu Er on the head with the chair but then injures himself. lol→ Ep5. Not a BTS, but it's a rendition of Qian Chuan eating Liu Shi Yun's chocolate from Tang Lu; How they got that cute skating + bubble gun scene.→ Ep6. The accidental kiss. I love how Huang Zi Tao and Song Zu Er shake on it afterwards. lol!→ Ep10. Lu Xun makes his mother leave him alone - quickly! 68 words in 7 seconds.→ Ep18. Huang Zi Tao: I need to say happy birthday before kissing! Oops. lol I love how Song Zu Er makes fun of him. At the end, she says she really wants to break up. Haha! (~0:52 Huang Zi Tao’s real laugh is so funny. XD)→ Ep21. Woodpecking kisses followed by that fake spit. Song Zu Er is precious!The clips are out of order for this one Ep32, Ep26, Ep33, and Ep11. At 1:17, the last one is my favorite with the hand squeezes, but then Song Zu Er injures herself. Bwahaha.
[OST] Here's the entire OST for the series. They did such a good job with their music selection. I'm hoping to find the opening theme song, which is quite pleasant as well. I also appreciate that the opening sequence isn't live action scenes (ergo, usually the best scenes) from the series - it's actually objects symbolizing some key moments in the series.
[Love Tokens] Little things that made me go squeeee! This made me bring out my inner "find the hidden things" useless skill set. Kind of spoiler-y?!
→ Ferris wheel - The snow globe and the real deal. Lu Xun wants to be her beacon in the darkness.→ Lights - The sign and street lights. He wants to shine for her.→ Three hand squeezes → I love you. Her parents started this.→ Golden pigs → Forever love and family. (And all the pigs throughout.)→ Origami book → Origami, his subtle love notes. (Written or folded (helmet, pigs, cranes).)→ Rain → Kisses and more... ;)→ Snow → Proposals.→ Lu Xun's love letter is partially translated in Micro Recaps, under the Remarks section.
→ Cherries → Qian Dad. Just...sob!→ Chicken toy → Li Chong Wen. Heartache for loss of innocence.
[Glossary]
鐵公雞 Tiě gōng jī – Iron Rooster = Cheapskate. It’s also used in the drama to make fun of his hair. (Ep3, Comment)
見錢眼開 Jiàn qián yǎn kāi – To open one’s eyes wide at the sight of profit = Thinking nothing but personal gains. Notice there’s a “Qian” in the pinyin. It can also be a pun that Lu Xun only sees Qian Wei. (Ep4, Comment)
我想要永恒之夜的千只眼睛以便唯独观赏你 – “Qian” 千 and “Wei” 唯 are in Lu Xin’s bus stop confession which sound similar to her name 钱唯 (Ep 11)
[Ending] Love and happiness bathed in light and laughter.
[ThxThxThx] Thanks to Cyn Lynn and flash2351 for all of the translation/interpretation help! Much appreciated. 🙏
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