♪We’re like two planets♪
♪Between us is the large universe♪
♪Going left or right♪
♪We roam on our own tracks♪
♪Time flies♪
♪Where’s the destination♪
♪In the end we let each other go♪
♪In order to survive♪
♪I never regret asking for too much♪
♪But miss those days without you♪
♪Our love could’ve lasted long♪
♪But eventually♪
♪It left a scar on us♪
♪Our love could’ve lasted long♪
♪We said we’d never part but♪
♪It didn’t end as expected♪
=Young and Beautiful=
=Episode 1= =Mastering your life is the key to success=
My name is Liu Wenjing.
This is my story.
I wasn’t born with a silver spoon,
but I’m longing for success.
That’s Hua Hua, an unknown online novelist.
Here comes Wei, the Richie Rich.
We’re besties
who once fought for men.
We fell out
and made up again.
We call this guy Professor.
He’s aloof and distant.
So how did we get together?
You’re such an idiot!
♪Our love could’ve lasted long♪
♪But eventually♪
♪It left a scar on us♪
♪Our love could’ve lasted long♪
♪We said we’d never part but♪
Professor...
No,
that was later.
♪Breeze wanders♪
♪Warm and tender♪
♪Keeps blowing when the sun sets♪
♪And rises again♪
♪What a sunny day♪
I only remember the best moments about him.
Is it because I haven’t moved on?
The past is sweet
while the reality is bitter.
From a small village to Shanghai,
from having dreams to realizing dreams,
I’ve tried so hard only to get to the starting line.
Stories between Professor and me,
as well as my friends
all date back to the first day I arrived
in Shanghai.
(No Climbing)
Help!
He stole my purse! Help!
-Stop! -Help!
Stop!
Catch that thief!
Stop!
Catch that thief!
Seize him!
Catch that thief!
What are you doing?
He’s a thief!
That thief is over there!
He’s a thief!
Not him. He went that way.
What are you doing?
-Catching a thief! -Catch him!
You’re a thief!
Catch him!
Are you a runner or what?
Let go of me! That guy is the thief!
It’s you!
-Let me go! -Don’t move.
Or I’ll call the cops.
(Root out violence for peace) I apologize.
(Huananjingqiao Police Station) It’s my fault. I’m so sorry.
Hey, girl.
Check out his suit.
Does he look like a thief?
All those in suits are good people?
(Brave and Fearless) (Root out violence for peace)
Have a seat, Miss.
I’m sorry.
You see how she looks at you?
Look at me.
Do I look like a good person?
Don’t get me wrong.
Both of you seem nice.
Chill out. Just kidding.
So did you just arrive in Shanghai?
Are you here to study? To visit friends?
Or for relatives?
I just got off the train.
This is my first time in Shanghai.
I’m going to stay with my cousin.
Your first time here, huh?
Have you contacted your cousin?
Not yet.
I don’t have a phone
to call him.
You... You can use mine.
Do you want to call him now?
My battery died.
Professor, give me yours.
You can have it back later.
Fine, fine, fine.
Thank you, kind sir.
What’s his number? Call him yourself.
What’s wrong?
I don’t know how to use. Thanks.
Give me his number.
I’ll dial it.
(Sorry, the number you dialed is out of service.)
He didn’t top up his phone.
I’m sure he’ll do it later.
I can text him,
telling him you’re here.
Thank you.
No problem.
Where’s the nearest subway station?
Just right ahead.
It’s hard to describe.
I’ll take you there later.
Officer.
Did you
report the robbery case?
Yes.
He did it, didn’t he?
That’s right.
It’s him.
Take him away.
Let’s go.
Where’s our friend?
He was slighted injured
when helping the victim
just now.
They’re at the Yonghe Hospital.
Thanks.
Thank you.
Let’s go, Mouse.
Professor,
look, she’s a newcomer.
I’ll walk her to the subway station
and join you later.
Let me go home! Let me out!
I just hurt my leg, nothing serious.
This is too much.
Nothing serious?
You passed out just now.
Professor, explain it to her.
He has Meniere’s Disease.
Care to elaborate?
Basically, he has a blood phobia.
To make it simpler, he’s mentally sick.
You can’t leave.
Not until
the result of your full body exam
is out.
Give me a minute.
A strong man like you can’t see blood.
Is that a problem?
I have work to do. Let me go!
Professor said
your symptom shows you’re mentally ill.
You need to get treated.
If you see things like that again,
don’t take such a risk.
That man probably has accomplices.
You’re a girl.
What if you’re in danger?
(Line 1)
Take this card
and swipe.
(Exit 2)
Exit Two.
The instruction I read in the subway
said to leave through Exit Two.
Isn’t this the one?
That’s right.
You’re good,
as a first-time subway rider.
I need to take this.
Hello.
Hua Hua,
how’s Plug?
Don’t scare me.
The officer said he’s fine.
OK, OK, OK.
I’m on my way.
Thank you so much for everything.
I’ve known my way around.
You should go check on your friend.
I’ve taken too much of your time.
OK. I’m off then.
Here’s my card.
I’m Yan Liangkun,
aka Mouse.
If you need any help,
just let me know.
Thanks.
And you are?
Liu Wenjing.
Got it. Bye, Liu Wenjing.
Bye.
Exit Two.
(Suzhou Dadaodong)
Excuse me. How can I get to Fuxing Rd. (M)?
Don’t know.
It’s here.
What’s going on?
Where is he?
Isn’t he fine?
Say something! Where is he?
Here.
Are you blind?
Why are you here touching the bed
as if something bad happened?
I’m studying it.
How do you feel?
I’m OK.
If so, then stand up
and leave with us.
You think I wanna stay here?
That madam wouldn’t let me go, saying...
Who are you calling madam?
How’s everything?
You’re mostly OK
except that
you haven’t had a prostate exam and colonoscopy.
Don’t worry.
I have made the arrangements.
Doctors will soon be here.
Help! My cherry is about to be popped!
-Prostate exam and colonoscopy -Let me see that.
are important.
You need to have those.
I’m not joking. Stop gloating!
Mouse,
give me the phone.
By the way, where were you?
What took you so long?
Well,
I was with that girl who hit you.
I walked her out of the subway station.
You call her a girl?
Look at my nose.
She’s more like King Kong.
She’s cute. Her name is Wenjing.
Wenjing?
Your buddy is hospitalized
while you were with a girl?
And you’re on a first-name basis. Good for you!
Wenjing is her name. I didn’t...
It’s a relief
that all of you are fine.
Let me introduce myself.
My name is Xu Wei.
You can call me Wei.
I’m Hua Hua.
Hello.
Hi.
Her name is easy to remember.
Hua means flower, as in cauliflower.
I’m not a cauliflower!
The mean-mouthed is Mouse.
-Mouse? Hello. -Hi.
That beanpole is Professor.
Xing Tianming.
Hello.
The crippled is Plug.
We’re college alumni.
Qiao Haifeng.
Plug?
Yeah. Like this.
Excuse me.
Is there a shop called Hometown Rice Noodles nearby?
-Don’t know. -Never heard of it.
Thanks.
What happened?
-Look. -Look over there.
Check out that guy.
See that?
Who are you looking for?
I’m Wu Youcai’s cousin.
I’m here to see him.
Wu Youcai?
He couldn’t afford the rent
and sublet this place to me
before moving out.
He left?
Yes.
That was a long time ago.
Do you know where he went?
No idea.
Hello, pretty.
Don’t go.
-Stay away from me! -Come back.
Leave me alone!
How do I look?
Perfect.
Be confident.
Cheers.
(Waitresses Recruitment Board and lodging provided)
Hello.
What can I offer you?
Put it here.
Excuse me.
You are...
Hello.
I saw you’re hiring waitresses.
I can do it.
Your look tells me
you’ve never worked in a bar before, right?
I haven’t.
You should know the salary isn’t high.
That’s OK
as long as I can eat and sleep for free.
I can start working tonight.
Hold on.
Yezi.
Yes, boss.
Show her around the place
to help her fit in.
Sure. Follow me.
Thank you, boss.
I won’t let you down.
Coming.
My turn.
Your turn.
Damn!
Enough, enough, enough.
Take a break.
You play every week. How come you still suck?
Yeah, you’re good. You’re the best.
You won. I lost.
You aren’t thinking of that village girl, are you?
Knock it off!
Village girl?
The one you met at the train station?
Miss King Kong?
You’re Godzilla.
Say that to yourself.
Mouse must be lovesick.
He couldn’t focus on the game.
I’m not lovesick.
But I mean,
I wonder if she
has found her cousin.
How has she been?
She might still be in the street as we speak.
How do you know?
I ran into her.
Free beers.
-Special offer for the opening. -Free...
Not bad.
Free beers.
Mei House’s special offer for the opening.
-Free beers. -Thanks.
All beers are free.
Mei House’s special offer for the opening!
Have you found your cousin?
It’s you.
Has she found him?
Not yet.
Did you go to the address
he gave you?
I did,
but only found a new shop.
What’s the name of the old one?
Hometown Rice Noodles.
(Special Offer for the Opening)
Take a flyer.
Free beers for the opening.
Where is she now?
Calm down.
Other than her,
I’ve also found her cousin.
Hu Tao, it’s me.
Tianming, I’ve located
that rice noodles shop.
This is valuable info.
Who should I sell it to?
And for how much?
Me!
Stop it. Go away.
Tell me now. I’ll pay.
Sell it to me.
You...
Mouse, you really have a crush on her?
You’ve just found out now?
Fine, if you say so. What’s wrong?
Listen,
she’s different from us.
Not us, just you.
She doesn’t wear designer brands.
You’ll understand what I mean.
Better sooner
than later.
Yes, I agree with Hua Hua.
So it’s said by the rule of economy.
Enough of the crock. Tell me now.
Hey, let’s go!
It’s too late to see her today.
Wait until tomorrow.
Yes. What’s the rush?
Of course you aren’t in a rush!
Thank you. We offer free beers.
OK. Thank you.
Mei House’s special offer for the opening!
-Cheap cocktails and free beers. -OK.
Liu Wenjing.
Thanks.
Liu Wenjing.
Mei House’s special offer for the opening!
Free beers and cheap cocktails!
-Free beers and cheap cocktails. -Thank you.
Thank you. Thanks.
Mei House’s special offer for the opening!
Cheap cocktails and free beers...
What are you doing here?
Didn’t I give you my card?
Why didn’t you call me
when you didn’t find your cousin?
I...
I know where he is.
This street it is.
(Guihua’s Rice Noodles)
This is it, I think.
Let me go check.
Youcai.
(Nandang Gorgon Fruit)
Wenjing?
Finally, I find you.
It’s you!
Have a seat.
Youcai, let me introduce him.
He’s my new friend
who goes by the name... Mouse.
Hello.
We couldn’t have met
without him.
You called and texted me, didn’t you?
I thought you were a fraud and ignored it.
Sorry.
No big deal.
Wenjing,
I’m sorry about what happened.
It’s OK.
I’m glad I’ve found you.
Have a seat.
Guihua, look who’s here.
Make yourselves at home.
It’s been a while, Wenjing.
Take a seat.
Sit.
Don’t stand there.
Grab yourself a chair.
What’s going on?
Why is she here?
Why didn’t you give me a heads-up?
Wenjing, have some water.
Thank you, Guihua.
Here.
Let me do it.
No, no. I got it.
Have some water, lad.
Thanks.
You have a nice place, Guihua.
Does Aunt know you’re here?
I’ve sent her a letter
soon after I arrived.
I’ll give her a call later
and tell her you’re here with me.
You can’t!
Or my dad will know where I am.
Why can’t he know?
I left home without telling my parents.
You did?
My dad forced me to marry Wang Shanji.
-Wang Shanji? -Wang Shanji?
Wang Shanji...
That snooty guy
Wang Shanji?
I’d rather die than marry him,
so I left home.
You did the right thing.
You deserve so much better
than a pig.
Hey, why don’t you
stay with us
and help Guihua run this place?
It’s dirty and exhausting.
Can she do it?
She’s always been a tough kid.
Youcai,
don’t worry. I already have a job.
Right now, I’m working in a bar.
That place isn’t too bad.
Wenjing,
you should listen to him.
It’s not safe
for a girl to be in a bar.
Mouse is right.
Think about it.
Bars are for hooligans
and gangsters.
They’re scary.
She...
She could be in danger.
Most importantly, you can use some help.
You...
Want to relax a little bit?
Did I mean to kick her out?
It’s just our work is sleazy and sweaty.
It’s not good enough for her.
You’re welcome to stay, Wenjing.
Stay with us.
Thank you, Guihua.
You’re surprisingly brave
that you came all the way to Shanghai
to look for your cousin without a phone.
OK. I’m leaving. You should go back.
Thank you, Liangkun.
You’re a good man.
Don’t mention it. No big deal.
I’ll come again with my friends to eat noodles.
Sure.
Go back.
See you.
Go ahead. Bye.
Bye.
(Toilet)
You can sleep here.
(Toilet)
OK.
Thank you, Guihua.
No bag on the bed. Leave it on the floor.
Tomorrow, get up early
and put the bed
in the storeroom.
The toilet is over there.
Customers may use it tomorrow.
They can’t see the bed here.
OK, I see.
Good night, Guihua.
Wenjing,
we’re family,
so I’ll be straight.
As you see, our business
is slow.
How about this?
I won’t charge you for food.
You can eat and sleep for free, OK?
Thanks. I’m fine with that.
OK. Good night.
Don’t sleep late.
You have a lot to learn tomorrow.
Go to bed.
Oh my God!
Are... Are they Long Johns?
Winter’s gone.
You’re wearing too much!
I don’t want to catch a cold.
My mom said to wear them until summer.
Long Johns are dowdy.
Nobody wears them anymore.
Come on!
These are my old clothes.
They’re yours now.
I don’t need them.
I’ve brought plenty to wear.
Two bags in total.
Just put them on.
Yours are outdated.
I don’t want my customers
to see a waitress
of this style.
Got it.
Thank you, Guihua.
Sure. Go to sleep.
Is your room downstairs?
I still have some work to do.
Don’t wait up. Go to bed.
Everything in this city is new
and dazzling.
Tons of skyscrapers,
streets lined with stores
and colorful night lighting
drive out my loneliness.
Huddling up at this narrow hallway,
I feel a sense of belonging.
My adventure in Shanghai
starts with this rice noodles shop.
Are you done?
Your rice noodles with clear soup.
Thanks.
Coming.
Rice noodles coming up.
A beer, please.
-I’d like to order. -Here’s your beer.
Noodles with pork liver, fried and steamed pork,
greens, fried pork chops,
seasoned asparagus lettuces, shredded cucumbers
and fried peanuts.
Aren’t you gonna write them down?
I got them.
The rest are coming right up. Enjoy.
Make it quick.
Wenjing, go to buy two fish.
I’m going now.
Go ahead.
And buy some greens.
You want me in?
What a coincidence!
What are you doing here?
What are those?
I went grocery shopping.
Have a seat.
Would I disturb you?
No worries. Sit.
Anything to drink?
No, thanks.
It's OK.
Americano, latte, or mocha?
Anything. I’m not picky.
Alright.
Thanks.
Here you are.
Thanks.
Do you like it?
It’s sweet.
What’s up?
Why?
Didn’t we go through it
during the meeting yesterday afternoon?
It must be sold today.
Why?
Who’ll take responsibility for that?
Excuse me.
Fine. I’ll be back this afternoon.
I...
Wait until I come back.
Explain it to boss yourself.
I said to sell them this afternoon. Why didn’t you?
This is ridiculous!
You’re experienced. How could you forget?
Sorry.
OK.
Thanks.
Fine.
Meet me in the office.
I see.
Is there anything else?
I’m hanging up.
Wu Youcai,
look what time it is!
Wenjing isn’t back yet.
Ever since she came,
we’ve started delivering takeout.
She buys ingredients
and delivers food all by herself.
Her work piles on.
Don’t make excuses for her.
You asked me to take her in.
Can’t she run a few errands for me?
You’re too lazy to work.
Without the takeout business,
where would she eat and sleep?
Ever since she came,
you’ve also done nothing
other than collecting money.
Isn’t that a lot better than before?
How lucky I am!
Your dear cousin
is so helpful
and smart.
She can answer the phone and run errands.
Two people combined aren’t her match.
I was wrong about her.
You’re back, Wenjing.
Put away the ingredients. Go!
Sorry, I’m late.
No, you’re not.
You’ve only missed two bunches of customers.
When new ones arrive,
you can sit and eat with them.
How convenient!
Go put everything away.
Don’t be mad, Guihua.
I swear I’ll do my best.
I’m thinking of ways
to make more money for you.
More money?
You can’t even handle things here,
let alone more to make extra bucks.
I have an idea.
We can also
sell food in the morning.
Breakfast, too? No way!
I’m too tired already!
You got me wrong.
You two can sleep late.
I’ll make breakfast.
Many pass by our shop
on their way to work.
It’d be a pity
if we don’t open for business.
There’s a food cart
behind our shop.
Maybe we can use that.
Ever since you worked here,
you’ve been doing delivery
and picking up ingredients
on your own.
That’s too much already.
I can manage.
You can?
Wu Youcai, go ahead.
To do what?
She’s starting a breakfast business.
Get the cart ready for her.
OK. You got it.
Wenjing, I was just mad at Youcai.
I understand.
I’m going to work.
Go ahead.
Be careful. It’s hot. Thank you.
Hello. What can I get you?
Tremella porridge.
That’s five yuan.
-My turn. I’ve waited for a while. -OK.
Coming. Take it yourself.
Tremella red date porridge.
Let me see.
Here it is. That’s five yuan.
Thanks.
One fried dough stick with rice cake,
and porridge.
Here you are.
Careful, it’s hot.
Miss, your business is booming!
Can I work for you?
Are you
a waitress at the restaurant nearby?
Yes, I am.
You really wanna work for me?
Yes.
I’ll go to your place after I’m done.
See you then.
Sure.
Here’s the money.
OK.
Thanks.
See you.
Porridge, please.
OK. Got it.
She asked to see you.
Professor.
No wonder those guys
are looking in this direction.
So you’re the reason.
What’s wrong?
You don’t welcome me?
Have a seat.
I’m here for business.
Can I offer you any drinks?
No, thanks. Sit.
Sit.
Here’s the thing,
we’re holding a finance forum.
The President of NASDAQ
is our guest speaker.
So we need a bilingual host
with expertise in finance.
You’re perfect for the job.
Are you free next Wednesday?
NASDAQ.
It’s on the verge of collapse.
What’s the forum for?
Our company also
owns tons of their stocks.
The loss is huge.
All the more reason for coping strategies, no?
I need you.
There might be a scheduling conflict.
I’m swamped with work,
so I’m not sure if I can make it.
Why don’t you check with others?
It’s boss.
I’ve been summoned.
I see. Go ahead.
Come in.
You asked to see me, boss?
Tell me about the stock.
Gaochang’s?
Yes, I sold half of them.
What?
Do you know how much money
we’d lost at that price?
Our position was too big.
This one would continue to fall,
so I...
Aren’t you aware
that FED has started to take action?
The price would soon bounce back.
That’d only be temporary.
The downtrend
is irreversible.
The best way would be
to cut the loss as much as possible.
You do this every time without approval.
Couldn’t you check with me first?
I studied Gaochang’s stocks.
The Candlestick Chart wasn’t promising.
It showed a pump-and-dump.
If we didn’t bail out now,
how long would we wait?
That’s why I sold half of them.
Half!
Do you understand
how big a loss
we would suffer?
It could’ve been more.
Listen,
paranoia doesn’t make you special.
Hadn’t it been for your father,
you would’ve been fired long ago.
What does he have to do with my job?
Didn’t you recruit me
for my education background,
expertise and talent?
Last month,
I recovered at least
10 million USD for our company.
That was
part of my job
and I wouldn’t brag about it.
Problem is,
the gap between our ways of seeing things
is surprisingly huge.
And that gap
didn’t occur just yesterday.
Without that remark of yours,
I wouldn’t be so blunt.
But since
everything is out in the open,
I might as well be straight.
I believe
our company is extremely insensitive
to the market.
We aren’t as sharp as before.
Most importantly,
you failed to notice any of that as the president.
I’m only saying this
because I love this company.
But if you still
don’t change your mind,
I’d better quit.
I’ll do it.
I quit my job.
That was quick and easy.
Shouldn’t you
send me the files now
in case my boss changed his mind
and wouldn’t let me go?
A young talent like you
deserves a bigger and better platform.
If you nail that forum,
your future can be expected.
I got a flush yesterday.
I had a suit of...
Sir, it’s 238 yuan in total.
238?
Young lady,
that must be wrong.
We didn’t order that much.
It’s correct. You ordered five dishes,
fish and eight beers.
Hey,
you didn’t have the bill with you.
How did you know what we ordered?
Did you count others’ dishes
as ours?
You can trust me.
I’m going through the same menu every day.
I know the price.
I can
go get the bill for you to check.
Hold on.
-Let go of me. -I don’t need to see the bill.
Let go!
How dare you!
Did you do this on purpose?
No.
Look what you’ve done!
Sir, what’s going on?
See for yourself.
The number is wrong.
Can you do your job or not?
I’m sorry. I’m so sorry.
I demand an explanation.
I’m sorry. Let me wipe it for you.
Let me.
I’m sorry.
-I’m sorry. -I’m so sorry.
She’s young. Don’t mind her.
What’s the use of saying sorry?
Just ignore her.
-So what if she’s new? -Please don’t be mad.
-Are you OK? -I’m so sorry.
She spilled water all over me!
I’m so sorry. It’s her fault.
What happened?
He held on to my hand and wouldn’t let go.
Sir, what are you doing? Sir...
Get off me!
Do you still wanna do business here?
I can smash this place!
-Their rice noodles are tasty. -What do you want?
I’ll trash your shop!
-Let me go! -Did I order that many dishes?
Let her go!
What’s this?
Who the hell are you?
Record it with your phone.
You wanna get beaten up?
Are you picking a fight?
Take it outside.
What are you doing?
Who the heck are you?
Are you making a scene?
Go ahead. The camera is on.
-Go ahead. -What are you doing?
-It’s all recorded. -What are you recording?
That’s him.
No more recording. Stop it.
Turn it off!
He’s holding a beer bottle.
Shut it down!
Get that thing away!
Who are you?
You know what I do?
None of my damn business.
I’m a reporter at the Morning Paper.
It’s OK.
Put the bottle down.
Once I call the police
and show them my video,
you’ll be arrested.
Fine.
Wait for it, you punks!
This isn’t over.
Let’s go.
Not so fast.
What now?
Pay the bill.
Forget it.
Let him go, Mouse.
Pay the bill? Fine.
Here’s 500.
Listen, you three,
I’ll be back!
Let’s go.
Are you OK?
I’m fine.
Thank you, Liangkun.
I’m fine.
Let me introduce them.
This is my friend, Qiao Haifeng.
You can call him Plug.
He’s a reporter.
Hello.
Don’t worry.
They won’t come again.
In case they show up...
This is my card. Just call me.
-Yes. Call him. -Thanks.
Thank you.
That’s Hua Hua.
Hi.
I’m Hua Hua,
Mouse’s... Buddy.
Hello.
♪I saw your clear eyes in the dream♪
♪I heard your singing at midnight♪
♪I couldn’t forget that dusk with you♪
♪I felt the warmth you left♪
♪You said love is like♪
♪A flower filled with stories♪
♪I’d go all the way to pick it for you♪
♪Please wait for me OK♪
♪I set out regardless♪
♪Yet the world is too big♪
♪I looked for you at the dark night♪
♪Please don’t leave me again OK♪
♪Some words♪
♪HA♪ ♪Are buried deep in your chest♪
♪Oh you♪ ♪Wandered in four seasons♪
♪Oh you oh you oh you oh you♪ ♪Said goodbye to a few♪
♪Oh you♪
♪Recalled a few words♪
♪HA♪ ♪Tears came out of your chest♪
♪Oh you♪ ♪We met and parted in four seasons♪
♪Oh you oh you oh you oh you♪ ♪We met new friends♪
♪Oh you♪ ♪Ignored a few words♪
♪She and I♪
♪You said love is like♪
♪A flower filled with stories♪
♪I’d go all the way to pick it for you♪
♪Please wait for me OK♪
♪I set out regardless♪
♪Yet the world is too big♪
♪I looked for you at the dark night♪
♪Please don’t leave me again OK♪
♪I still have a few words♪