(Episode 15)
(Inpatient)
Thank you.
I'll find a way to pay you back.
You went back...
to your dad, right?
Yes.
So take the money.
This amount of money...
is really nothing...
to me.
I don't need your charity.
If I really need money,
I can borrow it from my sister.
This is the bank account number.
(Yao Meng Gui)
We've covered it up so well already.
How did we get photographed again?
Here comes the parasite again.
(Yao Meng Gui's younger sister)
(I don't think you're aware that...)
(Yao Meng Gui installed a camera in her living room.)
(She has been monitoring you.)
(Chen Mo, Block)
(Chen Mo, Awaiting invitation acceptance)
What do you mean by that?
I just want to tell you that...
Yao Meng Gui installed a camera in her living room.
I'm not sure about the other rooms.
I only found out during her variety show...
last time.
I don't have the password,
but you can try to guess it.
So what if she installed one?
A lot of people have security cameras in their houses now.
It's for safety reasons.
What's so strange about that?
You don't have to argue with me about that.
Cameras are installed to guard against thieves.
That's why the owner knows, but the thieves don't.
You already know the answer, don't you?
Why did you bring your dad back...
to your hometown when he's in poor medical condition?
Why didn't you...
just borrow money from your sister for the surgery?
Why didn't you let her transfer your dad to another hospital?
(Go away as far as you can.)
(Change your face. Don’t come out and embarrass yourself.)
The name "Xiao Mu" sounds so familiar.
It took me a while to remember.
She was once a former coworker.
She made bags in a leather factory.
I saw her stealing hardware parts in the factory more than once.
I only worked there for two months.
I don't know any of my coworkers.
I didn't even use my own name.
Where did this coworker come from?
I only told Meng Gui about this.
Could she really...
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I'll go to the restroom first.
(April 25)
This was the first time I went to Meng Gui's house.
I told you.
I would find you.
Don't just stand there.
Go wash your hands.
Stop pressing it.
Come in.
The place has changed a lot.
Before this,
when I saw it on TV,
I almost didn't recognize it.
It looks better this way.
You saw the security camera footage, right?
There's a text alert when you log in.
When you tried logging in,
I already knew.
You saw the footage...
and you came to me.
I'm sure you have something to say.
Stop beating around the bush.
Just say it directly.
I'm not here to accuse you.
I just wanted to ask you...
the reason.
I don't understand.
If you need to be talked about,
it's fine if you get netizens to make up stories about me.
If selling your sister out can make you more famous,
that's okay too.
But you could have told me.
Do you even see me as your sister at all?
You said you didn't come to accuse me,
but everything you said is an accusation.
Besides, everything you said is a fact.
What is there to explain?
But there are a lot of things I don't understand either.
For example,
you took Chang Ming's contract behind my back.
Why did you do that?
Do you already know?
Chang Ming didn't want me to tell you.
He didn't want you to misunderstand.
I also thought that...
you shouldn't be bothered by this.
I never planned to say yes to him.
That was why I didn't tell you.
What a good reason.
Do you yourself believe that?
Didn't you even ask for his help today...
to get a doctor's appointment through his connections?
Xiao Mu.
You stayed away for my sake.
It has only been a few months since you moved back to your hometown...
and yet you're already back.
There are a lot of your photos at the hospital.
Xiao Mu.
It's tough being out of the spotlight, right?
I can tell.
You really can't take the loneliness, right?
My dad is already so sick.
We came back to save him.
How can you say that?
You left because of me.
You came back for your dad.
That's outstanding.
You're so busy.
Next, are you going to say...
that you acted in "First Snow",
went on variety shows,
had dinner and went to the bar with Song Ci,
and got a paparazzo as your executive manager because of me?
I did it all for you.
After all that I've done for you,
why do you sound like...
you hate me so much?
I wouldn't call it "hate".
I'm just a bit scared of you.
Didn't you already guess my password?
February 8,
2002.
This is a very important day for me.
It was the day I was adopted from the welfare center.
I especially love this day.
Because that day,
they only took me.
I'm the only one they acknowledged!
I'm the only one they acknowledged.
Since we were little, I've always been smarter than you.
I work harder and I'm better with words.
I sing, I dance,
and I'm more perceptive.
What about you?
Aside from eating, sleeping, crying,
what else can you do?
You only asked me to protect you every day.
But the adults...
seemed to only like you.
People who wanted to adopt kids...
only wanted to take you and not me.
You're so good at playing dumb.
You're so innocent.
I seem so sly and annoying...
compared to you.
That's what the teacher told me.
I'll never forget it.
But this started...
because you asked me to pretend to be you.
Why?
Aren't you happy that you attended film school...
as me?
I even thought...
of introducing you to everyone.
Whether you can be successful or not depends on your talent.
I wouldn't stop you.
Xiao Mu.
Was I not nice to you?
How did you treat me?
You've already introduced me to everyone.
In the security camera footage,
you watched me go out in my delivery clothes...
and you called security to arrest me on the scene...
so that everyone can see...
that I'm a delivery girl...
and won't suspect that I was the one who acted in "First Snow".
Right?
Who would be suspicious?
I was the one who acted in it.
Yao Meng Gui.
I didn't take any audio or video recordings.
I don't care.
I'm the one who acted in it.
Fine.
It's yours.
It's all yours.
I never wanted to take it from you.
You don't have to be afraid of me anymore.
(Chang Ming)
I just have one question.
If I make my debut,
will I be able to save my dad's life?
Okay.
I'll sign the contract then.
Are you afraid of your own shadow?
Not the one under the sun...
who follows you and whom you step on,
but the one who's waiting for an opportunity to replace you.
The one who wants to swallow you up...
when you're about to die.
(Xiao Mu)
Hello.
Xiao Mu.
I don't have a cold.
Listen to me.
Something urgent came up.
I have to leave immediately.
So you must act in my graduation show.
- But... - Listen to me first.
You don't have to actually do it.
As soon as you get on stage, I'll ask someone to cut the electricity.
You don't really need to act, understand?
Just pretend to be me for a few days.
Wait until I come back.
Do you hear me?
It's just a minor procedure.
Don't worry.
Now, I'll count down from five.
Five.
Four.
Three.
Two.
One.
I needed minor surgery due to a car accident.
But I didn't expect that something would go wrong with the surgery.
And I was...
in a coma for three months.
Meng Meng.
You're finally awake.
Hello, Jin Nan.
Hello, everyone.
- Hello, everyone. I'm Yao Meng Gui. - What's wrong?
Recently, Mr. Song Ci, who is beside me...
I woke up from the coma,
but I fell into a real nightmare.
My shadow has replaced me.
I remember when I was a sophomore in college.
We read Shakespeare's tragedies.
Macbeth and King Lear.
Power swallows people's conscience.
Families turn against each other or something.
I just thought the lines were hard to read.
I never really paid attention in class.
"To beguile the time,"
"look like the time,"
"bear welcome..."
"in your eyes,"
"your hand,"
"your tongue."
"Look like..."
"the innocent flower,"
"but be the serpent under't."
"There's no way in this world..."
"to see one's intentions..."
"from one's face."
"Tomorrow, and tomorrow,"
"and tomorrow,"
"creeps in this petty pace from day to day,"
"to the last syllable of recorded time,"
"and all our yesterdays."
"Life's but a walking shadow,"
"a poor player,"
"that struts and frets his hour upon the stage."
"And then is heard no more."
"It is a tale told by an idiot,"
"full of sound and fury,"
"signifying nothing."
Sit down.
I didn't even know what I was reading...
until the tragedy struck in my own life.
Life itself taught me a lesson.
Meng Gui, you're back.
You're really back.
My own sister taught me...
what acting is.
I'm lacking in skills compared to her.
- I lost this round. - Go to my bedside table.
Check if there's a white medicine bottle.
Think of a way to bring it to me.
But I, Yao Meng Gui,
won't accept defeat.
You can send out the press release we prepared.
Do the follow-up work afterward as well.
Key phrases like a parasite...
or something a bit more excessive.
You had better...
make it impossible for her to turn the tables at all.
(International Medical Center)
Chen Mo.
Mr. Xiao.
I heard you were sick, so I came to visit you.
Come on in.
I haven't seen you in a while.
You look squeamish.
No,
stylish.
How do they say that again?
Mr. Xiao, I know what you mean.
How are you feeling?
I just came out...
of that I something U room.
You can say...
that I almost died.
Now, they won't let me eat or drink anything.
I'm so sad.
Then I shouldn't have brought this fruit basket.
No, it's good. Come on.
Take out that apple...
and let me smell it.
I can already smell its sweetness.
I'll just have a small bite. That's fine, right?
- No. - Just one.
If you continue acting this way, I’ll call Xiao Mu.
Chen Mo.
I...
Do me a favor.
Look.
Can you let Xiao Mu...
continue acting?
No, I...
It's not that...
I want her to be a big star...
or make a lot of money.
That's what Xiao Mu likes,
so that's what she should do.
If I didn't...
drag her down,
she wouldn't have such a hard time, right?
I'm begging you.
Just help her, okay?
Mr. Xiao.
Actually, I lied to you.
I also lied to Xiao Mu.
I'm not a real manager.
During this period of time,
I've thought about a lot of things.
I don't know who I am either...
and what I want to do.
Xiao Mu still has a long way to go.
She can make her own choice.
Neither one of us should assume that we know her...
and meddle in her life.
Also,
she really hates me now.
I shouldn't get on her nerves anymore.
(ICBC Acct ending in 0956 received 80,000.00 yuan wire transfer.)
(Xiang Jiao)
Hello.
Yao Meng Gui's sister is going to make her debut.
Mr. Xiao.
I have to go and attend to urgent matters.
My apple...
Don't be afraid.
- Mu Mu. - Chang Ming.
Here, change into these.
It's from the sponsor.
Chang Ming.
Do I have to wear these shoes today?
They're sponsored,
so you must wear them.
When taking photos,
make sure they're caught on camera.
Stretch your legs more.
Your legs will look longer that way.
Here, I'll help you wear them.
There's no need, Chang Ming.
But these shoes don't suit my clothes at all.
They're so ugly.
They're nice.
Fashion is all about standing out.
They suit you the most.
Mu Mu.
Whatever the host asks you later,
just answer it.
Through this event,
we want to get more exposure for you.
Okay.
- Go. - No, Chang Ming.
Why is there no host here?
There is a host.
Traffic is bad on Longgang Avenue.
She's stuck in traffic.
This looks like a promotional exhibit.
That's why they asked a celebrity like you to help out.
Listen.
If you want to be famous,
you have to start from the bottom.
Today, there are so many products.
If you're able to sell them,
then you're great.
Come on, go. Go.
Go.
All the best.
Hello?
(In the name of love)
Hello. I'm Xiao...
I'm sorry.
How should I lower the volume of the mic?
Look at that weird girl.
I know, right?
Hello.
I’m Xiao Mu.
I'm so happy to be here today...
to recommend a facial mask.
(In the name of love, moisturize, soften, nourish, and repair skin)
The main function...
of this cherry blossom mask...
is whitening and moisturizing.
You can give it a try.
It's very effective.
Hello.
That mask you're holding is very nice.
Right now, we also have this trial pack.
No, don't. What are you doing?
Look at my face, you unscrupulous merchant.
You're selling that lousy mask and made my face this way.
- I'm sorry. - You scammer.
Can you compensate me for my face?
- Compensate for my face! - I'm sorry. I didn't know.
- Compensate for it! - I'm sorry.
- You scammer. Let me go! - I'm sorry.
Compensate for my face, you unscrupulous merchant!
- I'm sorry. - Don't believe her!
Let me go!
I'm sorry.
Let go of me! What are you doing?
Why did you suddenly make your debut?
Answer my question.
You're a paparazzo indeed.
You're very well-informed.
You're being too emotional.
Yao Meng Gui just terminated the contract with Chang Ming.
By doing this,
aren't you going against her?
So what if I am?
She bullied me.
But Chang Ming is not your best option.
Haven't you come to your senses yet after what happened earlier?
Then tell me.
What's my best option?
Is it you?
You know what?
The reason you...
and Yao Meng Gui...
were able to hurt me so much...
is because you both know me best.
Do you think that by humbling yourself a bit...
and apologizing to me,
you can get my forgiveness?
Why?
You're so guarded...
against me,
yet you're asking me to trust you unconditionally.
On what grounds?
Xiao Mu.
Did you mean what you said to me in your hometown?
You said you don't like me.
You said you're disgusted when you see me.
Yes.
Mu Mu, drink some water to calm yourself down.
Even though your first activity...
didn't go well,
you must have faith...
in yourself and the company.
By the way,
I saw a man talking to you earlier.
Do you know him?
I don't know him.
He was saying strange things.
I didn't understand anything he said.
Don't mind him.
He's your sister's former assistant.
He's no good.
Don't worry, Chang Ming.
I won't talk to him anymore.
By the way, let me show you something nice.
Afterward, you'll surely be happy.
Look.
Look, this is your Baidu information.
But that's not my birthday.
One more thing.
I've already rented...
a place for you.
You don't have much stuff.
I've already asked someone...
to move everything inside.
Here's the key.
Thank you, Chang Ming.
Don't mention it.
Mu Mu, I've already emailed you a few scripts.
Okay. Thank you, Chang Ming.
I'll take a look at them later.
Hello, I'm Xiao Mu, an actress.
Nice to meet you.
Where did this lousy sister come from?
Stop or I'll beat you up until your mom can't even recognize you.
Stop acting like you're close.
Who says she looks like Yao Meng Gui?
If you have bad eyesight,
go and consult an ophthalmology clinic, okay?
(Delete)
(Delete this Weibo post)
Mr. Jiang.
Meng Meng, come in.
Take a seat.
How is it going?
How is it working with the staff...
in the company lately?
How are you adjusting?
It's all good.
That's good.
Today,
I called you over to talk...
about your future plans.
Look.
"First Snow" has already wrapped up for quite a while.
I noticed that you're not planning on filming anything new yet.
Follow-up work on "First Snow" has been completed.
In the industry,
you received very good feedback.
As an actress, this is a critical period for you.
You must keep filming new works.
Don't fall behind.
Mr. Jiang.
For now,
I'm not planning to accept any acting work yet.
"First Snow" will be released soon.
I want to finish the road shows and promotions first...
and think about accepting more acting work later.
You can start the acting work after the promotions.
But you need to choose the script and company in advance.
Here's what we'll do.
I'll give you a few projects later.
Make a decision soon.
- Right. - Okay.
There's one more thing.
The crew of "First Snow"...
sent a behind-the-scenes video clip.
Now,
the movie's promotion is at its peak.
The crew talked to me.
They want to make...
you and Song Ci's relationship...
a hot topic at this point.
Do you mean to make us seem like a couple?
What do you think?
Of course I'll follow what the company wants.
However,
personally,
I don't think we should do it.
Why?
Song Ci and my career are on the rise now.
If we make it seem like we're a couple now,
it won't be good for both of us.
Also,
as long as the movie's characters are enough to move people,
there will be fans who will ship us.
We don't need to do anything.
That's very good.
You and I are on the same page.
Yao Meng Gui.
Why are you here?
"First Snow" will be released soon.
I came to the office to try on some clothes.
That's something worth coming here for?
Of course.
By the way,
I just saw something very interesting online.
I wonder if you'll be interested.
This is...
Your sister...
seems to have made her debut today.
You don't seem surprised at all.
My sister isn't easy to deal with.
I knew this day would come.
But your sister was beaten up by someone.
Aren't you worried?
Song Ci.
It seems like you're very worried about her.
Of course I'm very worried.
She filmed the movie with me...
for so many months.
Since you care so much about her,
why don't you ask her yourself?
Mu Han...
pressed Zhang Xiao Ke against the wall.
Mu Han asked her,
"Why do you always resist?"
Zhang Xiao Ke said,
"So what if you're rich?"
Zhang Xiao Ke shook off Mu Han's hand and wanted to leave.
Mu Han grabbed Zhang Xiao Ke's wrist and wouldn't let her leave.
His eyes are getting more and more overbearing.
Zhang Xiao Ke said,
"If you keep this up, I'll call the police."
Mu Han looked into Zhang Xiao Ke's eyes...
then looked at her lips.
He kissed her.
(28. Mu Han’s bedroom at night in his new house)
What kind of script is this?
This is exactly...
why I came here.
Director, I'm ready.
Can we begin?
Director, I'm ready.
Can we begin?
Let's begin.
Actors, get into position.
Roll the camera.
Action.
This is exactly...
why I came here.
- I... - Okay, good take.
Director, I have two more lines.
Is that so?
It's all right.
I'll pan the camera this way...
and the viewers will understand.
There's no need to say them.
Director.
Those are pretty important lines.
And my performance is flawed too.
Can I do it again?
Director, please.
Let me try one more time.
Hey, Xiao Mu.
It's not that I won't give you a chance.
It's late already.
There's not enough time.
Maybe next time.
Director.
Is there a next time in acting?
There's really no time.
Please understand me, okay?
Go and get some rest over there.
Director, staff from the platform is here.
Staff from the platform is here?
No one said they would come to visit before.
Hello, Mr. Chen.
- Hello. - Hello.
Xiao Mu, come here.
This is Mr. Chen from Jiayuan Platform.
Hello.
Why are you here?
Why are you following me again?
I'm here to work.
And there's no rule saying that I can't come here.
We only shot six scenes today.
That's not what I want either.
You don't know how difficult it is to deal with that female lead.
She keeps looking for trouble.
Just mentioning her infuriates me.
Who does she think she is?
Does she really think she's Yao Meng Gui?
She doesn't even have an assistant.
She's like a beggar.
Okay, I know.
By the way, someone from the platform came today.
Does he want to change anything?
Did you debut to be in a lousy movie like this?
I won't help you.
I don't need your help either.
Director.
If we have time later,
let's redo the scene this morning.
Didn't we film that already?
Yes, but I really think there's a problem with that scene.
If we just make do with it,
we would be treating the viewers so irresponsibly.
Director.
I read the script this afternoon.
Those two lines of mine are really quite important.
If we remove them,
it will affect the entire movie.
We also haven't changed venues.
I don't think it's that troublesome to redo it.
It'll be hard if we redo it after changing to another venue tomorrow.
Director, you don't want to make a bad movie either, right?
Who did this?
Who put the box here?
Why did you put it here?
Did I hire you to slack off here?
You should know your place.
Can you do it or not?
If not, get lost!
What are you doing?
Do your work and take your stuff away!
Hello, Chang Ming.
How was your first day of shooting?
What's wrong? Are you tired?
No.
It was a good day.
Thank you for giving me this work, Chang Ming.
It's all right. You don't have to hide it from me.
I know everything.
You didn't get along with the director.
I'm sorry.
Mu Mu.
New actresses...
inevitably get bullied a lot.
Yao Meng Gui was the same back then.
You need to calm down.
On the set tomorrow,
just do what the director tells you to do.
Okay?
You just have to imitate Yao Meng Gui.
So you already know...
that they want me to imitate Yao Meng Gui.
Mu Mu.
You're a newcomer.
You just debuted.
A lot of things aren't up to you.
Whether you'll imitate Yao Meng Gui or not...
is not something we can decide on our side.
All right. I'm busy.
But let me tell you one thing.
On the set tomorrow,
stop going against the director.
Okay.
Director Zhao, here's a toast to you.
Here.
We all know Director Zhang Jun Zhuo.
I watched "First Snow".
You did a good job in the movie.
Thank you, Director Zhao.
By the way, you have a twin sister, don't you?
Yes.
Why are you suddenly asking about her?
A few days ago,
an online movie wanted to seek my assistance.
I thought it was you in the female lead's photo,
but the name is different.
I heard that there are even some minor projects...
that are trying to confuse people...
with the two of you just to get investments.
Is that so?
Thank you for the reminder, Director Zhao.
- Here's a toast to you. - Here.
Here.
Thank you, Director Zhao.
I heard...
that you're already preparing...
a sequel for "First Snow".
I'm already casting the actors.
Yao Meng Gui, I wonder if you have time...
to be our special guest?
Director Zhang also happens to be the executive producer of our movie.
She's full of praise towards you.
That's a good thing, Director Zhao.
- Here. - Okay.
What did you find out?
I heard that Xiao Mu was upset on the set today.
She wanted to reshoot a scene,
but the director was in a hurry and wouldn't allow it.
She's actually quite professional.
Before joining the crew, Chang Ming didn't even teach her...
and it ended this badly.
It's so awkward on the set now.
How can a newcomer embarrass the director?
Then eavesdrop more.
This is a great opportunity.
We shouldn't miss it.
Xiao Mu wants to be a good actress.
Then let's help her.
Ever since you got paid more,
we can finally eat something good.
We don't need to get food delivered anymore.
Where did you get this steak?
I got it delivered.
What are you thinking about?
Eat.
I'm afraid that if I tell you,
I'll scare you.
Nothing scares me now.
What if...
I go back to being a manager?
I'm just asking.
I know that you'll talk to me about this sooner or later.
What is this?
Stop pretending.
You're working on such a good platform right now.
You have a bright future.
It's a good job.
And you make a lot of money.
Do you want to look for trouble again?
Fine.
If you've decided, I won't stop you.
I don't feel like eating steak anymore.
By the way, where's my sister?
I don't know.
What's the matter?
Why are you asking me about your sister?
She's starting to look for trouble too.
She said that she doesn't have many classes in school.
She wants to be an intern in Song Ci's company.
My parents keep spoiling her.
They wouldn't stop her.
Perhaps she has talent in this area.
Tang Xin doesn't excel in school.
Just look at her brother.
That's very insightful, my friend.
You're an expert.
(Stage Manager Qualification Certificate)