Each time I pass the ball to you,
I also give you my trust.
In the whole lifetime,
it's so precious
to have a trustworthy friend.
Cheng Xiaoshi!
Lu Guang!
Cheng Xiaoshi.
Cheng Xiaoshi!
Cheng Xiaoshi! Hang in there.
Lu Guang...
I'm sorry...
Save...
them...
Pass it to me quickly!
Watch the ball!
Watch out, bro!
Get out of the way!
Hey, wake up.
Hey!
Your passing skill is so bad!
What?
You missed the ball, not my fault!
Stop arguing!
Come here and apologize!
Hey, are you okay?
I'm OK.
Wait here! I'll get the doctor from the infirmary!
I'm OK!
Are you also a freshman from Guidu University?
I live near the Hero Photo Studio.
If anything is wrong with your camera, come and find me.
I promise I'll fix it for you.
Oh, by the way!
Hey.
One player is short for the two-on-two game now.
You in?
I used to think that even a flap of a butterfly
might cause a hurricane strong enough to ruin the world.
I was wrong.
The power of time is still far beyond our imagination.
The future
may not change due to a ripple of the past.
Not at all...
But if this is the truth...
Why am I here?
What am I expecting?
Nice game.
You're my partner from now on!
Let's play basketball together tomorrow!
Promise me you'll come!
I'll wait here until you come.
This is the punishment for you changing the past.
Lu Guang, you're always talking about the 12-hour time limit.
(Hero Photo Studio) Lu Guang, you're always talking about the 12-hour time limit.
What if we stay longer than 12 hours?
I don't know.
I can't see any further.
Your soul
may be stranded in the timespace where you do not belong forever.
You may lose yourself in the endless time.
However, whatever the consequence,
those who break the law
shall pay the price for
what they've done eventually.
Cheers!
All finished at last!
Thanks to Lu Guang.
God knows how much longer
Cheng Xiaoshi will keep dawdling.
Hey,
I've been pretty busy too!
Then you'd better keep this.
Let's move on!
As the new studio opens,
I've helped you get your first order!
So soon?
Any complaint?
You used to say that you could live on your own when you grew up.
Now you have the chance to back out.
I'll plead with my Dad for you.
No, no, no!
I dare not bother him.
The Anime Club of my school
plan to take photos of their coser
for next year's recruitment.
The president is too busy,
so they have to find a photographer,
and I recommend you.
You'll take photos of the main coser.
They are very popular and usually impossible to meet!
Main coser?
Can it be... A beautiful girl?
Make sure you nail it
and don't embarrass me.
Qiao Ling, nice job!
I know you are my best sister!
I'm super good at photographing beautiful girls!
What's up, Lu Guang?
Choked?
Lu Guang, get excited when you hear about beautiful girls?
Not everyone does the same as you do!
No one can reject beauty!
Don't worry! I'll definitely take you with me!
(The Anime Club) So... You mean...
You're the...
The beautiful coser of the Anime Club?
Nobody tells you that's a girl.
Dissatisfied?
I didn't mean that.
Well, I'm also good at photographing
a beautiful, boy like you.
It never occurred to me that you'd join the Anime Club.
I thought you'd only enjoy classics
(RanXi Chronicles) like Shakespeare.
There's no hierarchy in creativity.
Comics and animation are full of creativity and philosophies too.
Perfect!
I've really found a star for our club from the freshmen.
You're the cameraman recommended by Qiao Ling?
Yeah...
Nice to meet you!
I'll leave our Guangguang to you!
Be sure to reveal the charm of Guangguang!
Guangguang?
My pleasure...
But I have a little question...
Which part of Lu Guang attracts you?
Isn't it obvious?
Look at his face!
The natural white hair.
The mysterious and attractive eyes.
The aloof expression as cold as the solitary moon in the vast sky.
He's just like a role coming out of an anime!
Oh, Guangguang!
Your cosplay costume is ready!
Wei Ran, the hero in RanXi Chronicles.
Do you wanna try it on now?
No.
Don't be shy!
It'll fit you well!
By the way,
I've got another costume!
Hey, would you like to have a try?
What? I can have a costume too!
Great!
I've been thinking about trying cosplay!
Finally bought it!
Lu Guang, look at the camera.
Hey! Where are you going?
Make sure I look good.
I'll post the photos on WeChat.
Qiao Ling, when did you come here?
I need to supervise you on behalf of Party A,
you lazybones!
Besides, I wanna provide more nice photos for the Anime Club!
Let's be honest. You just wanna come along for the ride...
So what!
By the way, Cheng Xiaoshi.
Why are you dressed so simply?
I thought you'd wear cosplay costumes with Lu Guang.
Well, I'm the cameraman today.
It'll affect my shooting speed to be dressed too nicely.
He tried,
but he failed.
When did you take that photo?
Delete it now!
Lu Guang!
Kung Fu masters!
Give me the phone. Delete it now!
(Kung Fu Master 7) Don't make me beat you up.
The collector's edition of Kung Fu Master 7 is now for sale in limited quantity.
- Lu Guang. - The collector's edition of Kung Fu Master 7 is now for sale in limited quantity.
The collector's edition of Kung Fu Master 7 is now for sale in limited quantity.
First come first served!
With our package in this event,
you can enjoy a preferential price!
Lu Guang.
Kung Fu Master 7.
- Kung Fu Master 7. - This is your last chance!
- (Kung Fu Master 7) - This is your last chance!
Give me the phone, now!
Look! Cheng Xiaoshi!
- Lu Guang! - Look! Cheng Xiaoshi!
It's Kung Fu Master!
The game we used to play in childhood?
The PC version has reached the 7th generation!
(Kung Fu Master 7) I still remember that you lost many snacks
you were always the one losing to me.
That's over ten years ago.
My game level is no longer what it was.
Big talk, huh?
OK, wait here.
I'm gonna get one.
Let's see if you really get improved
when we are at home.
Why not? Bring it on!
If I lose, I'll take the cleaning for one whole month!
Deal! I appreciate your resolution!
I'll add one month to the bet!
Thanks for your support!
Wish you have fun!
What a long line! I finally got it!
(Kung Fu Master 7) I'm going to go back and relive my glory days!
Time to knock Cheng Xiaoshi out of the park!
That girl is so lovely.
(RanXi Chronicles) So many good cosers here.
RanXi Chronicles...
Is Lu Guang cosplaying a character in it?
Almost done...
Who are you?
How dare you!
I'll call the police!
Then do it.
Let's see who will get arrested.
It's my tenth consecutive year to attend this Comic-Con!
- Can't believe - It's my tenth consecutive year to attend this Comic-Con!
Can't believe - How can you treat a loyal visitor like this!
- There's still such a shameless man. - How can you treat a loyal visitor like this!
Let me go!
- Don't worry. - Let me go!
Let me go!
I've watched him delete all the photos he's taken secretly.
He can't harass you anymore.
Thank…
Thank you very much.
So lucky you were here.
Never mind.
My pleasure.
I'm already stuck in this mess even before I've met my idol.
If Mom knows it, she'll definitely pull me back home.
Idol?
Yes! My favorite comic artist will attend this Comic-Con today!
Look at my costume.
I cosplay the heroine in the comic.
(Kung Fu Master 7) This may be my last chance.
(Kung Fu Master 7) I have to do my best...
Almost time to go!
I gotta leave!
Thank you!
Goodbye!
I gotta go too.
Cheng Xiaoshi and Lu Guang must be waiting.
There, right there.
Tilt the head 45°.
Give me a seductive look.
Great, Lu Guang, you finally get it.
I've been looking for you everywhere.
How did you guys end up in this back corner?
For my job.
Lu Guang is too popular.
Everyone wanna take a photo of him.
It's messing up my work.
Please take a photo with me!
How handsome you are!
You're almost the character himself!
- Stop pushing! - You're almost the character himself!
Stop pushing!
Your friend is so popular.
Are you jealous?
Jealous of what...
Forget about this.
Have you got the collector's edition?
Of course.
I bought you one as well.
Now, bow to Queen Qiao.
Thanks, landlady!
(Shen Miaomiao's Collection) Shen Miaomiao's Collection?
Wow, so thick.
(Shen Miaomiao's Collection) Nice cover painting.
No Kung Fu Master?
Just in the...
Wait!
This is not mine...
Thank you!
Goodbye!
I must take the package of that girl by mistake.
Gotta find her right now!
But there are so many people.
Does she have anything special?
I remember she...
Look at my costume.
I cosplay the heroine in the comic.
Right!
(Excuse me... ) Excuse me...
(Sorry, sorry. I mistake you as someone else.) Sorry, sorry. I mistake you as someone else.
Hey, beauty.
What's up, bro?
My friend also wears a cosplay costume.
He wanna take a photo with you!
(What a handsome boy) What a handsome boy.
Take a CP photo with granny.
You know about CP...
Not too bad.
This character is too popular!
Her coser can be found everywhere!
We need to change our strategy.
The official team handed out
numerous free packages for promotion.
Almost everyone gets one.
Besides, the creator has a signing event today,
which attracts a lot of fans.
Quite numerous.
Is RanXi Chronicles really that good?
As for the narrative,
I can totally relate to it.
What story can get through to someone as cold as you?
Why not tell me?
Zombies emerged in the world.
When the crisis came,
the heroine Rong Xi accidentally awoke her ancestral RanXi Lamp.
It's said that the lamp would give special power to people who awoke it.
Rong Xi gained the power to rewind time,
so she returned to the past over and over,
enduring the despair and anguish
to save her family and friends
who had already died in the endless circle.
No wonder.
Who wouldn't want to go back in time?
Even you?
It's just human nature.
Everyone's got a few regrets in their life.
Look at Qiao Ling.
She's so regretful now.
Indeed...
If I could return to the past,
I could get back Kung Fu Master for her
and even...
If you and Qiao Ling were seized by some local clans,
with the time-rewinding power,
I'd swoop in just before the crisis hits,
and rescue you like a hero!
You have read too many online novels.
You're so boring!
The past cannot be changed.
Things
may not go the way you expect.
It may not be good
to possess such power.
I'm just kidding.
There's no super power in the world.
Don't be so serious.
I'll look for her again.
Shall we stop here.
She may have gone home already.
We can search online
and buy one from scalpers.
It's not about the game!
Such a thick painting collection.
Can't imagine how long does it take,
how much effort she puts in...
If she finds that she lost it,
she'd be freaking out.
Lu Guang, you have anime club activities.
Cheng Xiaoshi, go with him.
I'll try to look for her again.
Wait! Qiao Ling!
We'll help you.
One more person, two more eyes.
I can't bear to leave you and that girl
with two regrets.
Cheng Xiaoshi...
Anyway, let's check all the venues.
Alas, such a big Comic-Con doesn't even have any broadcasting service.
I agree.
Qiao Ling.
Can I take a look at the collection?
Yeah, sure.
Here.
3:55 PM, find the photo.
(Lost Items) Everything...
(Find the photo) Goes exactly the same as the past.
I think I might know how to find this girl.
How?
Divination.
Divination?
Anyway,
do what I say, and we can find Shen Miaomiao.
Seriously, you wanna use mysticism?
Close your eyes.
We don't have much time.
No way, this is too ridiculous!
Maybe we should give it a try?
Lu Guang seems pretty serious.
Hold this.
Face me, hold it up to your chest,
and stand still.
Qiao Ling,
face away from Cheng Xiaoshi and stand behind him.
Step back a little more,
press your head against his back,
and make sure he doesn't move.
Like this?
Lu Guang, can you at least explain this?
You'll know soon enough.
Close your eyes.
Next, I'll count down from three, and then...
I'll clap like this.
Don't open your eyes
and don't talk
from the moment you hear the clap
until I say "Stop".
Just focus on the name of what you're trying to find.
Three.
Two.
One.
Almost time to go!
I gotta leave!
Thank you! Goodbye!
RanXi Chronicles...
Here!
(Mom)
Hello? Mom?
Sweetie, where are you?
Why haven't you answered until now?
Sorry, Mom, I...
Kung Fu Master 7...
I found her,
but she's probably in trouble right now.
Anyone here for the “RanXi Chronicles” signing can line up here! but she's probably in trouble right now.
- Sorry, sorry. - Anyone here for the “RanXi Chronicles” signing can line up here!
Anyone here for the “RanXi Chronicles” signing can line up here!
I'm still at the exhibition.
Still?
It's time to go home now.
We shall have dinner together, right?
Miaomiao, try this.
These dishes were specially ordered for you.
- These dishes were specially ordered for you. - Anyone here for the “RanXi Chronicles” signing can line up here!
Anyone here for the “RanXi Chronicles” signing can line up here!
- Miaomiao's so polite. - Anyone here for the “RanXi Chronicles” signing can line up here!
- No wonder she's admitted to the top school. - Anyone here for the “RanXi Chronicles” signing can line up here!
- Only one spot left! - No wonder she's admitted to the top school.
You're so lucky that you have such a good daughter,
elegant and decent.
She's much more adorable than my little one.
That's very kind of you.
Actually I don't expect much from her.
I just hope she can find a job she likes,
like I did,
and be happy.
I'm planning to send her to art classes later.
Art is great.
A bonus point in the future.
Yan, you're quite thoughtful.
By the way, Miaomiao.
Have you decided on your major?
Your cousin might use this as a reference.
I...
No need to rush. She's still young.
It's hard for her to have clear plans.
Then listen to your mom when the time comes.
She'll have good advice for you.
Yes.
Have you seen the latest Comic King?
There's a super cool white-haired character on the cover!
That's the hero from the new comic Ranxi Chronicles!
(Comic King) (RanXi Chronicles) But honestly, I like the heroine Rong Xi even more!
Haven't seen such a cool heroine for years!
Really? Let's check out the book stall later!
Miaomiao, do you want to...
Wait, wait.
Her mom is really strict.
Last time she hung out with us, she missed her mom's call
and got a long lecture.
RanXi Chronicles...
Congrats, Miaomiao, on winning first place in the art competition!
You won such a big prize after just learning for one year!
You're definitely going to be a famous artist someday!
Come on,
drawing is just for fun.
Mom.
I...
I wanna be a comic artist in the future.
Juan, remember that girl from our association I mentioned?
She worked in animation
for three years
and then could not hold on to it any longer.
Now she works with us
and looks much happier.
Girls should do something easier,
like what we do.
But Mom, I really like drawing comics.
Can a passion put food on the table?
But you said...
Shen Miaomiao!
You think you're all grown up, huh?
Able to make decisions on your own?
Do you have any idea how tough the world is?
Think about it. Have I ever steered you wrong?
Take my advice,
or you won't even know what hit you one day!
You'll regret this sooner or later!
Sorry,
just a child's daydreaming.
Let's enjoy the meal.
- Sis. - Let's enjoy the meal.
Let's enjoy the meal.
Calm down, calm down.
Miaomiao's probably not so serious.
No way she's turning a hobby into a job.
- Mom, - No way she's turning a hobby into a job.
You know what?
Actually,
you're not the first person to say that to me.
(Just run.) The only thing brightening my life
was nothing for others.
I hated it,
but I could do nothing.
Still, I couldn't help
but chase that fleeting moment of happiness.
Do you have any idea how tough the world is?
You'll regret this sooner or later!
There are no regrets in dedicating your life
to something you care about.
I wanna try again.
If I could just get a push this time,
maybe...
maybe I could finally make a choice
and take a step
Shen Miaomiao! And take a step
and take a step...
Shen Miaomiao!
Beyond the safe zone.
Shen Miaomiao!
Catch this!
Next one, please!
Hello.
Hello!
I'd like to give you these drawings!
I,
I've been drawing
since I first saw RanXi Chronicles!
I wish
to be a comic artist like you one day!
So, could you give me some advice?
I'm sure
you've heard
that it's not easy in this field.
Yeah… But...
I'm not sure if I should give up.
One year ago,
I heard there would be a meteor shower
near my hometown, the first in 24 years.
I really wanted to watch it,
but I cannot see well at night
with my poor eyesight,
and that night was especially dark.
So, I bought a little flashlight,
about the size of this pen.
But it
barely lit up half a meter around me.
Pretty useless, honestly.
No one wanted to go with me.
They all said it was silly
to risk at such a dark night,
as there'd be other chances.
So, in the dark night,
the scattered stars were my only partner.
I don't remember how many times I tripped,
got lost,
or almost turned back.
But after all that, I made it in time.
It was the most amazing scene I've ever seen.
The next morning,
I retraced my steps
and realized I didn't
take the easiest path.
But even so,
I'm glad I didn't regret the path I took
or blame the little light I had.
So, don't give up on your flashlight.
Hope we can meet again in the future.
That's all for today's signing event!
Thanks for coming!
I'm exhausted!
My back's about to break!
Stop whining!
I'll treat you guys to dinner, okay?
Thanks for running around with me all day.
Well, at least you show some mercy.
Can't wait to get home and play the game.
Qiao Ling.
Did you forget to get the game back?
Whatever. Let's put it aside.
I'd never thought divination was real.
The world's full of surprises.
I made that up.
Made it up?
Then...
Then how'd you find Shen Miaomiao?
I used another method.
Just didn't want anyone to see.
Your acting skills are pretty convincing!
I thought you'd ask me how I made it.
When you're ready to tell me,
I'll find out, won't I?
But, hey, I was just thinking
if divination was real,
we could add it as a side gig at the photo studio.
We?
Yeah.
Qiao Ling, you, and I.
It's kinda nice to help people find their precious thing.
I gotta leave.
What did you say?
Why are you guys just standing there?
Come and help me!
Coming!
Don't rush!
How can I leave you alone?
Come on.
You guys are too slow!
What are we having for dinner?
Just three of us, how about hotpot?
What?
Who wants hotpot on such a hot day!
Pick something else!
Then... Lu Guang, you decide!
Lu Guang!
Can you help me move the camera stand?
Lu Guang, can you grab the developed photos for me?
Lu Guang, can you grab the delivery at the door for me?
Lu Guang...
Cheng Xiaoshi, stop bossing him around!
It's your studio!
Why do you make Guangguang do everything?
He's a guest, after all!
I just can't manage it all by myself.
I don't have anything else to do anyway.
See? Even Lu Guang says so...
That's because he's indulging you!
Listen!
Next time, you should
pay him for his work!
Otherwise, you're just taking advantage of him!
Yes, Ma'am.
Welcome, please come in.
Welcome!
Zhou Xun?
Hi, Qiao Ling.
What brings President Zhou here?
How can I help you?
Long time no see,
Cheng Xiaoshi.
And Lu Guang, too.
Do I know you?
I saw your basketball game.
You played really well.
What's up?
The student council meeting is in the afternoon, right?
I'm just dropping something off.
Wait!
This is my game!
How did you get it?
My cousin posted online two days ago
that a careless Magic Girl at the Comic-Con
helped her find something important
but left her own stuff behind.
Her words matched you,
so I came to check.
Wow, you're really sharp!
You managed to figure that out!
Looks like our landlady's stories
are well-known to everyone.
Shut up!
Thank you, Zhou Xun,
for coming all this way.
My pleasure.
Actually…
Actually, I have a little favor to ask…
As long as it's something I can do,
I will do!
Yep,
we're all about customer service here!
Thanks.
So…
could you…
Lend me 500,000?
Five…
500,000?
Hello?
Sis, where are you?
I'm already at the hospital entrance!
Uh,
I think you've got the wrong number.
Oh!
Wrong number!
Sorry! I'm so sorry!
After that, we chatted for almost half an hour.
It's okay, - After that, we chatted for almost half an hour.
After that, we chatted for almost half an hour.
I've done that before too.
Her voice was super sweet and cute.
That's how we became friends.
Vivian was the daughter of a wealthy entrepreneur,
(My sister was hospitalized again today.) but her family fell on hard times,
(The doctor said... ) and her sickly sister was nearly living in the hospital.
(Sister's treatment fees have been resolved.) To cover her sister's medical bills,
(Today's investment returns have arrived, allowing me to indulge for once.) she juggled part-time work while studying for ten years.
(I shouldn't forget to reward myself amidst all the hustle.) Thanks to her intelligence,
(After a year of effort, I've finally reaped the rewards.) she earned enough for not only medical bills
(As of today, I am also a master's student, ) but also for a good life.
(and I hope my parents in heaven are proud of me.) She even got a master's degree from the Royal Academy of Bridon.
Actually, after my parents divorced,
no one really care about me.
Don't get trapped deep.
Now that we have each other,
we can help each other move past the pain.
It wasn't long
before she became my lover.
Later, I found out occasionally
her main income was from investing.
When she heard I wanted to get into it too,
(Hey Xun, the profits from the investment you entrusted to me have come in.) she hooked me up with her contacts and resources.
(Oh, you are amazing.) The 10,000 I put in quickly turned into 30,000.
(Hehe, let's try to invest more next time to earn even more.) I was blown away by her ability.
But, unfortunately, trouble just wouldn't leave her alone.
What? Your sister's sick again?
It costs way too much this time.
If I could catch this investment opportunity,
I'd make a lot,
but I can't take money out now.
So...
I…
I was thinking of trying a loan shark.
Loan sharks are illegal!
But, but I can't just stand by and do nothing!
My sister's my only family member.
I can't lose her.
Calm down.
Let's figure out the money situation together!
(Balance: 200) I immediately put in 100,000,
but the economy's been bad lately,
and I don't have much funds available.
So that's the situation.
I hope you can lend me some money!
I'll pay you back with interest
as soon as my investment turns around.
I got too worked up and went overboard.
What do you mean?
It's OK if you don't wanna lend me the money.
No need to hit me.
Not only will I refuse,
but I'll also tell everyone you know not to lend you.
Why are you so harsh?
I've never felt this way about anyone before.
I really wanna help her!
What... What's with that look?
He seems a smart guy,
but why does he have such a love-struck brain?
The tricks are really classic.
What a rich man.
Losing 100,000 is no big deal for them.
I'd probably hesitate to spend even ten bucks.
What are you guys talking about?
Don't you get it?
Vivian is very likely to be a liar.
You haven't even met her!
And you have?
I...
She...
Let me tell you,
this...
President.
I'll lend you 500,000.
Cheng... Cheng Xiaoshi, what are you talking about?
Thank... Thank you! Cheng...
Hold on. No need to thank me yet.
I'll lend it, but not right now.
First, send us all the photos from Vivian's WeChat account.
We need to check if she's trustworthy.
Uh, isn't that a privacy issue?
Don't worry, we're very professional.
We promise no one else will see them,
right, Landlady?
Of course.
So Zhou Xun?
Do you not trust your friends?
Or are you doubting your girlfriend?
Looks like you're not as into her as you thought.
Fine, investigate all you want!
I trust Vivian!
But what can you find out just from photos?
We run a photography studio,
so we know our stuff.
Besides...
We also have a divination master here.
No.
Guangguang, please!
Just help me this time, please?
So the divination master is Lu Guang.
You really scared me when you said you'd lend 500,000 to him.
That's called stalling tactics.
Look, we've got the clue now!
Then what shall we do next?
Don't worry.
Lu Guang has a hidden mysterious power.
I haven't agreed to help you.
Please! Master Lu!
Please show us your power again.
Not only for him,
but we also need to figure out what's wrong with Zhou Xun.
If Qiao Ling considers it proper...
I have a condition.
What?
Get out. No peeping.
I understand.
Teenagers need privacy.
It's quite normal.
You were like this.
I'm not a teenager.
The photo of the university is sourced from free landscape photos.
Those of food, luxury cars, jewels
are stolen from other bloggers.
The photo of the hospital
is also extracted from its official website.
In a word,
Vivian's photos are all fake.
No...
It can't be...
Ugh.
All that effort for nothing.
Even I have figured this out!
This is a romance scam!
It's widely known online.
Swindlers pretend to be socialites,
(Hey Xun, the profits from the investment you entrusted to me have come in.) approaching you to get money.
(Hehe, let's try to invest more next time to earn even more.) It's obvious at this point.
How can you still not believe it?
Yeah. Zhou Xun,
we're trying to help you.
Listen.
Block her,
and you won't lose more.
Don't get trapped deeper.
Don't get trapped deep.
Hello, Vivian,
it's me.
I've found a way to get the 500,000.
I'll transfer it to you soon.
Provided that
we meet each other tomorrow.
Zhou Xun, you...
Yes,
I have to see you.
I've got something to talk with you face to face.
OK. 8 p.m. tonight
at Oak Restaurant.
I'll wait for you.
What's wrong with you, Zhou Xun?
We've told you so much.
Why are you so stubborn!
There must be something we don't know!
Vivian is the person on my side
at my darkest moment.
Even if she's lying to me,
there must be a reason.
Anyway,
I want her to explain in person!
Zhou Xun!
What an idiot!
You two, stay in the studio!
I'll get that fool back!
You're not usually this cooperative.
Give me your phone.
What for?
Lu Guang, you...
If you care so much,
just go there and take a look.
No messages up to now.
I suppose they go to the appointed place together.
Put on this earphone.
I'll monitor your situation through the camera remotely.
If something happens in the studio,
I can also notify you right away...
Let's be clear first. You shall be responsible for any potential incident.
Thank you.
You always say NO.
But you're always the first one to help me, too.
Be careful.
No worries.
With your help, how can I mess up.
Besides, Qiao Ling and Zhou Xun are there as well.
Unbelievable.
You've chased me so far. Can't you just let me go.
Bullshit! I was on the track team in the middle school!
I've got to see your Vivian
and find out the truth!
None of your business.
None of my business?
If I hadn't minded other's business,
who would've gotten your cousin's stuff back?
And last year!
Last year, you made the new girl cry.
That's totally different!
Think about it! It's ridiculous!
I'm gonna see a girl, and I bring another girl with me!
I have no idea how to explain to her.
You're driving without looking at the road!
In summary,
no one gets hurt,
but it may take them some time to get here.
Wait,
what should I do?
Should I leave now?
Zhou Xun?
Are you... Zhou Xun?
I'm Vivian.
You don't know me?
Stay out of it.
Pretend that you don't know her
and leave.
I,
I...
Did I get it wrong?
Sorry about that.
Sorry.
Vivian is the person on my side
at my darkest moment.
Even if she's lying to me,
there must be a reason.
Anyway,
I want her to explain in person!
Wait!
Yes, I'm Zhou Xun.
Yeah! I know you must be Zhou Xun!
Idiot.
You asked for the date
and now you're so nervous.
Is it because I'm not what you expected
and you dislike me?
Of course not!
How could I dislike you!
You think too much.
You think too much, babe!
Gross. Tone it down.
I like to hear you call me babe.
See? She likes it.
Since we're already here,
might as well keep going.
Listen,
I'll instruct you what to do next.
Don't do anything before my instruction.
I didn't think you'd come.
How could I ignore my boyfriend's request?
I was too busy before.
We should have met earlier.
Well,
you said you've got something important to talk with me.
What is it?
It, it's...
Don't you have any idea?
I see. You know it.
Do you know
this is the place I used to come
with my first love three years ago.
I was a young girl at that time.
I lost my family, so I was eager for the warmth of love.
He fixed my broken heart.
However,
my beloved one betrayed me.
He had taken everything from me
before I realized it.
I have to change
to survive.
I suppose you've noticed
I'm a scammer.
The photos in my Moments
were just for show,
to make my life look perfect.
The real me
is far less bright than what I showed you.
I didn't want to cheat you,
but the reality forced me to.
So,
so you did lie to me?
Even if I deny it,
you won't believe me.
But I hope you can
at least trust one thing.
Zhou Xun,
I've fallen in love with you.
If we had been honest with each other from the start,
maybe things wouldn't have ended up like this.
I treasure our love,
but you've helped me a lot.
I don't want you to suffer because of me.
Let's…
break up.
Break up…?
How come I'm dealing with a breakup before I've even started dating?
Calm down.
It's Zhou Xun that broke up with her,
not you.
You're right!
That's all for today.
Farewell,
Zhou Xun.
Wait!
Didn't I tell you to wait for my instructions?
I'll just see her home.
It's so late,
and she lives out of the way.
It's dangerous for her to go home alone.
Even if she's a scammer,
she should be the good one among them.
Stupid! Once someone breaks the law,
there's no room for sympathy!
Hey, don't be mad.
I think she's nice actually.
Doesn't Zhou Xun also think that she has something to hide?
Perhaps after deeper conversation,
she'll find her way back.
Whatever.
Lu Guang, Lu Guang?
Sorry for keeping you waiting.
Let's go.
OK.
Lu Guang, say something.
- (- How's it going? - The target is hooked.)
Lu Guang? Are you still there?
Did he hang up the phone?
He really got mad...
Your place is pretty far.
It's not easy
to find a quiet place.
If you feel tired, you may leave anytime.
I'm OK. I'm quite strong.
Such a distance is just a piece of pie
But look at you.
Your heels are hurt.
Wait.
Here.
I used to fight with others and get injured,
so I always carry some with me.
Can you help me put it on?
I'm...
worried about clothing failure.
OK, sure.
Sorry.
Cheng Xiaoshi! Get out of the way!
You were supposed to bring back a rich guy!
Look what you've got!
Are you trying to mess things up for our boss?
I... I really didn't notice that!
Stop denying!
Fine.
She doesn't have the gut.
But Boss, she...
If he was a cop,
we wouldn't be standing here.
But
he's known our main lady's face.
We can't just leave him here.
Listen.
I'll give you one last chance.
If you mess up,
I can't protect you either
But if he refuses...
Then no need for any mercy.
Take him!
Awake?
Who... are you?
What?
Can't recognize me after I change my clothes?
Vivian?
Cheng Xiaoshi,
that's a cute name.
Where am I?
How do you know my name?
It's hard not to know.
Before all your stuff was smashed to pieces,
I heard someone calling your name several times.
Who... on earth are you?
Forgot so soon?
I told you on our date.
I'm a scammer.
A scammer...
Bingo!
Pity that I didn't get a perfect ending this time.
Didn't expect that Zhou Xun to be smarter than I thought.
Fortunately, my Boss is a bit interested in you
and wants to enroll you,
or I'll get into trouble.
Nonsense!
There's no way I'd join a scammer's gang.
You'd better think carefully before you speak.
They're watching.
Let me tell you.
You can't run away by yourself.
They've locked the room.
If you wanna get out,
surrender or die.
In such a remote place,
you won't see anyone for miles.
It's impossible to ask others for help.
Well,
if you persist,
I won't stop you.
We do dirty work,
and we're good at playing with the weakest part of hearts.
The eager for feelings.
The yearn for your family.
The sympathy to the weak.
The fear of death.
Once they find
that you wanna run away,
there's only one thing I can guarantee.
What you care about will be hurt.
For example...
The one who called your name from your earphones.
Don't you dare!
Stay away from my friend!
Or I'll make your life miserable by all means!
So...
You wanna choose Plan B to get out?
Oh no! B-Boss!
I told you to mess with his head!
Not make him dead!
He…
he fought back hard… so I…
So you think you did the right thing?
What... What can we do?
Calm down.
We didn't kill him.
No need to panic.
We'll leave first.
You find a place to deal with the body.
Deal with? Alone?
Any problem?
You made this mess, now you clean it up!
Remember,
if you give away,
be aware of what you can say and what you can't.
Boss, the body seems...
Hello, property management staff.
Someone complained about a disturbance.
May I take a look?
Even this dump has property management?
Go check that.
Nobody's outside.
Cheng Xiaoshi!
Fuck!
Lu Guang!
Fine. You cheated me with him!
How... dare you betray me!
Sorry,
but I prefer a clever young guy
over an old stinking geezer like you.
Leave now! Don't worry about me!
Once you get out,
tell the police everything.
No more help required here.
Also,
tell Zhou Xun I'm sorry.
Why do you wanna break up?
I've lost my family!
I don't wanna lose my lover!
I don't want to be your burden...
If I help you get enough money,
will you stay with me?
Please!
Please give me a few more days.
More days?
Our Boss has given you enough time!
How dare you ask for more!
No need to be so harsh.
What a poor girl.
What about I telling you a way to repay the debt.
Not bad. You're suitable for this job.
Mr. Zhao, I don't wanna scam people anymore.
If I pay off my debt...
Sorry!
Sorry! I…
I…I won't say that again!
It's for your own good.
You're already
on the police radar.
If you run away, you'll end up in jail.
I found a new target for you this time.
A rich college kid.
(Zhou Xun) Don't mess up,
Vivian.
(Zhou Xun) You're so strong,
still so positive after everything you've been through.
After my parents passed away,
I can only rely on myself.
Actually…
after my parents divorced,
no one really care about me.
Don't get trapped deep.
Now that we have each other,
we can help each other move past the pain.
Thank you…
Vivian...
You only got 100,000,
and you wanna stop here?
He, he may have doubted me.
Shall we...
The rich kid?
Answer the phone.
Hello? Xun?
You have to meet me?
OK. What about 8 p.m. tonight at Oak Restaurant?
I'll go with you.
Find a chance
to bring him to me.
You... What's your plan?
Just one last big score.
An orphan is the best target.
If you wanna get out,
surrender
or die.
Vivian...
Take me away,
take me to Bridon.
Take me to enjoy delicacy.
Take me into a relationship free of lies.
Take me...
away from this cage.
The report on the pyramid scheme scam:
suspects Zhao Qiang, Ma Dong, and others
(Zhao Qiang, Ma Dong) have been arrested by the police
(Vivian: Death) for fraud and intentional homicide.
According to victim Cheng's account...
The past is the past.
Don't dwell too much on
what happened with Vivian.
If I had taken your advice
and stayed out of it,
maybe she...
Your kindness is not the problem.
The problem is people who take advantage of kindness.
By the way, Lu Guang,
there's something I want to ask you.
Before I was knocked out,
I think I heard you say, “Get out of the way”.
I know you were watching me,
but the cameras should only capture what I can see, right?
How did you know someone was behind me?
This was... taken yesterday?
Yes.
If the photo was taken over twelve hours ago,
I can use it to predict what happens
in the next twelve hours
from the moment of snapping.
In cases like yesterday,
I can accurately track your movements.
You were lucky.
If they had taken you further away,
I might not have been able to help.
No wonder the police showed up so...
Wait a minute! You really have superpowers?
Even with this power,
it didn't stop you from getting hurt.
You're not a prophet.
No one could know what to do in that situation.
It's not your fault.
But it does explain a lot.
No wonder I felt you were hiding something
when I first met you.
I was actually quite worried about you.
I used to know two persons,
and your eyes reminded me of theirs.
What happened to them?
They disappeared.
So sometimes I worry about you too.
What if you just vanish one day?
I'm not good with being lonely.
I won't disappear.
I'll stay here in this photo studio.
If you need,
I can use this power for you.
Consider this
as my apologies.
Apologies?
Did you offend me?
If you think so, just forget what I said.
No way! Things need to be clear!
You can't just take back what you said!
But you know,
my place is pretty poor.
Low pay,
quite limited living conditions.
But if you don't mind the food, you'll at least get fed...
You...
really want to stay here?
What's this for?
A sense of ceremony.
You mean... if we do this handshake,
it means we're partners for life?
I didn't say it's a lifetime contract.
I can't promise forever,
but I'll stay here as long as I can.
That's good enough.
Oh! Wait here for a second!
Qiao Ling! Qiao Ling!
What's up? I'm wearing a face mask!
What face mask?
We've got a new member!
New member?
Looks like Lu Guang finally got roped in by you.
Hey, it's a mutual agreement!
Help me find the best camera we have!
Let's take a photo of this moment!
Fine.
I'll be there in a sec.
Great.
Lu Guang...
Save...
them...
We should be done moving now, right?
Cheng Xiaoshi.
Have you seen a black box?
Lu Guang should pack all his summer clothes in it.
A black box?
No.
Well, looks like it's really lost then.
The express delivery is so unreliable.
They can't even manage a short delivery.
It's fine. Just summer clothes.
He can wear mine for now.
I bought a bunch last year,
barely used any of them.
I'll go get some for you.
Look! Here it is!
An envelope?
Mr. Cheng!
Who was that?
(Cheng Weimin) Cheng... Wei... min...
Dad?
Finally found it?
Good.
I'll take it from here.
Finally, we can start the game.