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Adapted from Qinshan's "Qiyue and Ansheng"
July first met Ansen...
at the age of 13
After years, July had told Jia-Ming...
her friendship with Ansen
was a predestined one
SoulMate
This is a web serial...
yet to conclude
Our company wants to purchase the film rights
but we can't contact the author
Maybe you can help
I never read novels or web fiction
It's written by your friend, July It's the story of the two of you
from age 13 to 26
You're Ansen right?
My name is Ansen but not that Ansen
I don't know July
But you were born in Zhenjiang
I even visited your hometown
I found the forest described in the book
and tracked down your old teacher
She said July was a good writer even then
July...
it's an unusual name
Ansen
It's been so long
Excuse me
- Please sit - No need. My stop is next
When did you move to Shanghai? Where do you work?
I came a few years ago I work in an e-commerce company now
Didn't you marry and move overseas?
I broke up with him a long time ago
How did you know about that?
July wrote a novel... a web serial
It was mentioned in there
I haven't read it yet
July... how is she?
I don't know We lost contact long ago
I thought you two will always be best friends
Nothing lasts forever
Besides Out of the three of us
Weren't you the first to run away?
Ansen!
"SoulMate" currently serialized online
SoulMate
Chapter 1 Meeting Ansen
When she was 13
July met Ansen for the first time
- Forward march! - Left, right, left
- Stop! - Left, right!
About turn!
Everyone Mark time!
Left, right, left
Li Ansen, what's your problem?
Don't you know the rules?
Tie your hair back!
Don't
What are you doing?
Lift up your left leg!
Higher Keep it up
Because of you two troublemakers the whole class suffers
Keep it up I'm watching you!
Don't!
Let's go!
Water's ready Come bathe now
Aren't you taking off your clothes?
Get out first
Alright, hurry
You wear one? You've hit puberty
You're as nasty as the boys
Let me help you
Your bra is so old-fashioned
My mom bought it
ls it uncomfortable?
A little
Mom said, get used to it
Girls need to get used to many unpleasant things in the future
July
Let me see your breasts
Pardon?
Show me your breasts
Now show me yours
You've hit puberty too
But your mother didn't get you a bra?
- She doesn't know - Then tell her
I'll never tell her I wish I'd never hit puberty
Dinnertime, ladies!
Food is ready This is yours
- Let's eat - Here...
Take it easy
Ansen, look There she goes
July
Our July is so considerate
She left us the meat juices and the bun
So that... we have more to eat
I can't finish the whole bun myself
We eat what we like, don't we?
Sure As long as you don't mind being called selfish
I don't like the filling It's too oily
Ansen, please come eat with us everyday
Ansen Eat more
Once your clothes have dried Uncle will take you home
I told Ansen she could stay over tonight
Don't be silly Her parents are waiting
Exactly
Uncle My father died long ago
My mom is on business trip, she's never home
Here, have more vegetables
Here
- Eat up - Eat more
Come play at my house?
Sure
I wonder what Dad will be cooking today
Ansen!
Where's the key?
I don't want you home
I don't need you home!
Give me the bag
July and Ansen were inseparable
for three years from age 13 to 1 5
At times, July was Ansen's shadow
At other times, Ansen was July's shadow
They read somewhere that...
if you step on someone's shadow
that person will stay with you for life
But Ansen said, a lifetime is too long
She only wanted to live to the age of 27
After junior high July entered the best high school
Ansen went to a vocational school
In Ansen's words after a 9 year ordeal, she's finally in a school where...
they didn't grade your conduct or make you write essays
Just perfect for her
- Looks okay? - Cleavage...
Stop that. ls it okay?
Listen Supermodels overseas...
don't wear bras, just like me
I don't dare
Just ditch the bra
Experience what they call freedom
It's closed All your fault
Don't start blaming me, young lady! Who was dawdling at the bra shop?
When did I dawdle?
I don't care! Just find me a gas cartridge!
Slow down!
I'm not a magician!
Ansen
Stop messing! I was scared as hell!
They look terrible
- Over there? - No
I found it
Let's go
Put these back We have just enough money
Put them back
- The pot is ready! - Grab your chopsticks!
Hurry!
Cook it longer
Cook the meat longer
Cook it longer
Ansen
You've gotten skinnier
She's made of steel One job isn't enough so she has two
Skinny genes run in my family, unlike someone we know
What do you mean?
Mom, she always bullies me
Here Ansen
Have more
Ansen, here
Snow pear soup
Girls should take care of their health
Come eat here more often It's not healthy to dine out all the time
Mom Where's my soup?
Get it yourself in the kitchen
Oh, we have potato cake Ansen's favorite. I'll get it
Okay
Here, have more
Ansen
If you need to talk, you can always come to me
You know, you're more talented than July and lovable
You just have tough luck
Aunt These are for you
I haven't worn earrings since July was born Thank you
I'll go try them on
July Ansen gave me these
She's more thoughtful than you
Stop pretending That's stealing
It's stealing only if I don't pay Who said I wasn't paying?
I'll pay in a few days, ok?
It's liking putting drinks on a tab at bars
The earrings are lovely
Have more food
Mom
We're going out
This late? Where to?
- Where is it? - It's ten minute away
Anything you don't want your mom to see... can go to my place
Celebrity male nudes... love letters, whatever
I don't have any I'm not like you
Hurry
- Where are we? - Hurry... Faster...
Here
Watch your step
I just changed this light bulb
What do you think?
Not bad, eh?
Let me help
- Easy! - This is awesome!
Haven't you always hated your chest? l'll get you a big wardrobe there
You always liked... those wardrobes seen in foreign films
Too expensive. Just put some nails on the wall and hang them there
I'll be rich in the future!
I'll get you a big bookcase...
for every book imaginable You love to read
Your salary...
just covers food and rent It'll take you forever to save money
- I'll make it someday! - Okay, okay!
Where's the toilet? I need to pee!
There, see the word "happy"?
So ghetto
How can I pee?
July, I finally... have a place to entertain you
But... I won't stay here for life
Where will you go?
If you strike it rich where will you go?
What about you?
My mom said... girls don't have many places to go
They just go from one home to another
You believe that?
I've made up my mind
I won't settle down anywhere
But... my home will always be your home
Come
Rest your head on my arm
You're not a man Why bother?
As if you have a man
You do?
Really...
I think he likes me
He's... extremely handsome...
loves music... captain of the cross country running team
Most importantly he placed just ahead of me...
in the last three exams
Don't you think it's fate?
You really want to fall in love?
You told me, all books say that...
men are annoying
unless you're deeply in love
Well
You don't have to be... deeply in love
Just love yourself
Who is he? What's his name?
Su Jia-Ming
- Sounds okay? - Not bad
Su Jia-Ming
Chapter 2 She, Her and Him
That was the first time Ansen heard Jia-ming's name
Chapter 2 She, Her and Him
Ansen never told July that...
when July introduced Jia-Ming to her
it wasn't the first time they met
Hey, do you know Su Jia-Ming?
Do you know Su Jia-Ming?
Kiddo Do you know Su Jia-Ming?
She's looking for Jia-Ming
Laugh again? I dare you!
He's there That one
- Are you Su Jia-Ming? - Mhm
Dated before?
No
Who usually gets dumped, you or them?
- I never - Who pursues usually, you or them?
I've never dated
With your looks you must be popular
Don't you have a mirror?
Look A girl likes you
You'd better behave
I told you to behave Why are you following me?
Who are you?
Don't ask me such existential questions
The next time we meet don't say we've met
Thanks for getting me the mock exam
Don't mention it I bought one as well
Right. Did you find the reference book the teacher asked for?
Not yet
There are no copies left They all grab things so quickly
I just returned one I'll get it
l'll find it Just return your books
Okay
My friend said...
I should make a move if I like someone
Su Jia-Ming I like you
Let's have two of you to read the text
Su Jia-Ming
Lin July
You guys done?
You go first
Go
Why should I walk ahead?
I was told...
if I step on someone's shadow
that person will never leave me
You see, I delivered myself to you again
My baby!
- This is... - Hi
Have we met? Why are you staring at me?
No I'm staring because...
you're July's best friend
July never comes here Thanks to you, she's here
I'm here alright
This is Jia-Ming This is Ansen
Vodka redbull
I'm going to the washroom, wait for me at the bar
Sit over there
I'd like some water
A glass please
Some ice
And a beer
Thanks... exactly what I wanted
I never thought... July's friend would be so weird
I never thought July's boyfriend would be so boring
What does she see in you?
- What do you like about her? - What do you like about her?
I like everything about her
That means... we do have something in common
I'm not that horrible after all
Which hand do you use to hold hers? Stick it out
I suppose... you aren't that horrible
Stop staring Sit over there
The next song will be our last tonight
It's for you, Ansen
The guy on stage was talking to you
What's happening?
He dedicated a song every night for the last five nights
Said he'll keep doing it until I leave town with him
He said he's only going to live to 27
Why?
His idol died at 27, I think
Do you think my friend is interesting?
Great I was afraid you wouldn't like her
Why wouldn't I?
I wish I could be more like her
You're perfect
Go, go, go!
Here I come!
You stole my July If I win, return July to me!
Keep it up!
Chasing me.
- Be careful! - You're going to lose!
I'll wait for you up there
I can't go any further
How much farther?
Not even halfway
Listen My favorite people are here with me
Why do I even need to be there to make a wish?
We'll go our separate ways
I'll go find the path first
Don't go!
It's haunted up there!
I can't walk anymore
Let's go, I'll help you
You go with Ansen I'll stay here and rest
Then I'll stay
You have to watch after her She likes to get into trouble
Go with her
Who goes there?
Stop playing and come out!
Your devotion is worth emulating
I'm not really a believer But we must show respect
You're full of contradictions
You said you're not a believer
but you wear a Buddha around your neck
How did you know?
Whatever July knows, I know
I was very sick when I was little
My mom got this from a temple...
to ward off evil spirits
The hospital got me well
But I grew used to this jade pendant
Let me... have a look?
Thanks to your mom, you got this
If not, July might not have met you
What?
Do you have to act so surprised that I've finally made it?
Let's go
You girls take the bus I'll cycle back
No need It's my bike, I'll ride it
Are you really meeting up with the guitarist?
Why?
This town is so small I'm sick of it
Besides... he's the only one who genuinely loves me... apart from you
Are you sure?
He sang for me... ate with me
and slept with me
The only thing he didn't do was to bathe with me
- Do you love him? - He suits me
Get on people, trains is leaving
What if he stops loving you one day?
I've still got you. Look We bought this jacket together
It was too small so you gave it to me And we won this in a supermarket lucky draw
Don't worry I won't forget you
Don't cry It's ugly
Now smile for me
When are you coming back?
Don't make our parting so sad
You aren't going to run after the train, are you?
You're such an ass!
July!
If you want me to stay, I will!
Let's go
That day July cried for a long time
She didn't tell Jia-Ming...
what hurted most wasn't Ansen's departure but her disappointment in herself
Because she couldn't love Ansen... as much as Ansen loved herself
Because not everything in life... can be shared
She never imagined...
this was what being a "grown-up" was all about
Chapter 3 Regards to Jia-Ming
July I've settled down in Beijing
It's arid here I get nose bleeds almost every night
But I'm quickly adapting
At night, he performs, I work in bars
I've made many new friends
The outside world is so big Wish I could experience it with you
Will you write back? Give my regards to Jia-Ming
Ansen, I was waiting to hear from you
College Entrance Exams are coming up Jia-Ming and I plan to enter the same school
He's in Communications, I'm in Chinese Literature
But Mom and Dad want me to study Economics
so that I can find a stable job
The future suddenly seems so distant
The future that I dreamt about always included you
You should do what you love
I almost died from carbon monoxide poisoning Thank God, I survived
There are still 8 years left before I hit 27
If I died now, it'd be so unfair Give my regards to Jia-Ming
I started university
The classes are boring I'm afraid I won't do well
We have more free time after school now
Jia-Ming joined the athletic club
I still don't know what I like
I discovered that I'm a boring person...
It's a little depressing
Many people seem interesting at first
but they're just posers... who fool even themselves
That guitarist for example... is too scared to end his life at 27
I have a new boyfriend... a freelance photographer
He's curious about everything I'm traveling the world with him
I don't have a mailing address
But I'll keep writing to you Give my regards to Jia-Ming
I bought a cell phone I really want to talk to you
but can't even send you my number
I'm in a bad place
I wonder if I should study overseas
but also worry that... I'll lose what I have
Ansen
My desire to explore the world seems to have disappeared with you
The further you drift away... the more I want to stay
I often imagine... how you look on the road
How to live differently?
I don't have answers. It's frustrating The novels were right...
Give me a hand!
Most men are annoying
I'm done with men
Give my regards to Jia-Ming
Where are you now?
There's nothing new here
Our parents want us to plan for the future
Jia-Ming and I plan to marry at 26
Have a baby at 27 and buy a house at 30
Guess where I am?
A luxury cruise ship!
I'm seeing the ocean you love for you Bars and ships are alike
Everyone here is passing through
When I woke up today
I realized Zhenjiang was 720km away
I felt sad suddenly
You must take care Give my regards to Jia-Ming
Maybe because you left my life has become mundane...
it can be read in a glance
I had an interview with a local bank Thankfully, they liked me
Jia-Ming
I got the job
I came ashore I may love the ocean
but can't stay there forever
I've had a few jobs but none lasted long
The tips I earned from cruises were gone
I'm broke these days
Would I ever find something that I wouldn't grow tired off
Seems like 27 is getting closer and closer Give my regards to Jia-Ming
It's been 4 years Ansen
Have you thought of your future?
You can't drift your whole life
July Maybe I'm getting old
I don't like meeting strangers anymore
But I've still got you... a place where I write letters to
Give my regards to Jia-Ming
Didn't we agree... to get married and have children...
two years after we graduated?
We're still young Don't you want to see the world?
Jia-Ming is going to Beijing after he graduates
I had a big fight with him
I didn't make you stay back then
Now... I failed to make him stay
July
Remember the book they read on the radio:
"Travel Wide and Far"?
I feel like I've reached the end of the road
I'm exhausted
Can I come home now?
Please let me come home
How can goodbyes not be miserable?
You just get used to goodbyes...
when you grow up
July...
Go on, board the train
Take care of yourself
Jia-Ming left in the end
He promised July...
he would return and marry her in the spring two years later
Ansen taught July the meaning of separation...
as well as longing and loss
But she wished she skipped all those lessons
Aunt, it tastes exactly the same Delicious!
No wonder July was never able to lose weight
Eat slowly, no hurry, Ansen
Come in
Soap's over there Your robe is here
Come here
Why?
Let's bathe together
We did it when we were 13, we're 23 now
Fine
Take your clothes off Let me see your cleverage
Look at you, as mousy as ever
You're the mousy one!
How nice!
Honestly, how nice!
We're together again
Please give us a room
Fill in the registration How long is your stay?
What is it?
- Why are we staying here? - It's all I can afford
I have money
I have to use the bathroom
Apart from your bed... this bed is the best I've ever slept in!
As long as you like it my hard-earned money isn't wasted
You sleepy?
Don't wipe your mouth with this
They use these towels to wipe toilets
You think everything is clean in hotels?
No way...
Then use it
Stop it, my phone's ringing
Jia-Ming
I have to pee I held it all day
Hello
I'm in Shanghai
A company outing
- For two - This way, please
Please call me when you're ready to order
Thank you
What is it?
Just watch
Good evening, Miss
Want to make a bet?
We like new friends
Start!
Keep it up!
Go, go, go!
5 seconds to go!
5
4
3
2
1
Go buy the wine!
It's free
My treat
What did you do?
I made a deal with the owner...
to help him sell 1 0 bottles of wine... in exchange for a free bottle
Then I made a bet with those idiots
If I drank a bottle of wine...
in 20 seconds they had to buy ten
You know how simple-minded men are
They have such fragile egos
How can you drink so fast?
Daily practice
Once... I was starving
but I had no money
So I thought... if I borrowed 50 cents from each person until I hit 5 dollars
I could buy a bowl of noodles
I never imagined I could collect... $80 by the end!
- Cut that out - Am I amazing?
Hello, Beautiful
We bought the wine Want some?
Drink up
Hey girl, how much can you drink?
I have a boyfriend
- We have girlfriends too - Leave her be
My friend doesn't party very often
Let me drink with you My friend's a good girl
You said she doesn't party?
She can hold her liquor
I didn't know you could drink so much
If I knew, I wouldn't bother drinking with them
You go first I'll catch up later
- We'll be waiting - I'll be there, I promise
Let's order some food What would you like?
I want lobster
I just want a salad
Why eat here if you just want salad?
Have lobster My treat
Don't eat lobster here It's too expensive
Waitress
Two grilled lobsters, please
- Yes, ma'am - Thank you
Great
Now I have to pull another scam
July, you have no idea
If it wasn't for my freeloading skills
I'd be long dead
Look, I live well
Is this how... you survived all these years?
- By freeloading off men? - I'm just making friends
Don't you think that's cheap?
I accept the good and the bad...
that life has to offer
You live in an ivory tower You wouldn't understand
You think I've had it easy?
No No one has it easy
That's why I say... you pay for the expensive hotel room
I pay for the food
I have money, I'll pay No need to divide things up so precisely
Oh you don't?
What's yours and what's mine...
you draw a clear line... all these years
Really?
If I drew such a clear line
why did every postcard you sent over the last 5 years say... give your regards to my boyfriend?
If I drew such a clear line
why are you still wearing this?
See... you do draw a line
Look at you
Admit it, you were happy I left with that guy, right?
July
Jia-Ming may not know... what kind of person you are
But I do
Don't cry What for?
Ansen and July... lost contact after their trip to Shanghai
Ansen never sent another postcard to July
Chapter 5 Nowhere to Run
Two years later the one who saw Ansen again was Jia-Ming
It was seven years since they parted...
at the age of 1 8
- What business are you in, Mr. Huang? - Beauty
- There's big money in beauty - But not as big as real estate
We can't compare
Your industry has great prospects Your company has even expanded to Beijing
A Feng Shui master from Hong Kong did a reading of this condominium and deemed it...
extremely auspicious for businessmen like you
That's about as far as I travelled Before you hit 25, you call that "experience"
After 25, you call that "drifting"
It's time to settle down I should make money too
Waitress
Another please
You're still such a gentleman
So how have you been all these years?
Are you asking about me or July?
Does it matter? Both
July's fine
She was promoted to the Commercial Lending Dept.
I just went back last weekend
Does she visit you in Beijing?
She doesn't like to travel I'm the one who travels back
She doesn't mind traveling She just wants you to return to her
- What do you mean? - Nothing
I should go My boyfriend is picking me up
His car should be here by now
I was going to save up and travel the world
But I got lucky I met this guy
I sold my first home to him He's getting a divorce now
He's taking me to Canada
Are you really doing well?
Don't ask me such existential questions
I guess you two will be marrying soon?
Next spring
I can't be there I'II be in Canada
So, congratulations
Thanks for the tea
Let go of me!
- Let go! - Excuse me
Let go of me!
Jia-Ming, my phone's broken Let's video chat?
I'm still at work
- I'll just watch you work - Go rest
I left my phone at the office yesterday I just saw the message about your phone
Did you get it fixed?
I just did
I want to tell you something
I dreamt about you last night
In the dream, you said...
now that we're about to get married you felt cheated
I'm the only woman you've ever slept with
It's unfair
What nonsense is this? Don't over think
I was just kidding Look at you
- July... - I know...
you adore me I trust you the most
- We need to talk... - My client is here, I have to go. Bye
Here
- Slowly - I'm fine
I'm sorry
Open the door
Why did I fight with you?
I didn't do it on purpose
I thought you didn't care about me anymore
You stay here
A month ago, my boyfriend...
suddenly died
His wife... just kicked me out without notice
She didn't even let me pack
Thank God, Jia-Ming took me in
July, you were right
You and your mom were both right
I just have tough luck
July Come help me, I'm in pain
Hurry, help me
You're in pain? I'm in more pain
Who's there to help me?
You wanted to do this the moment you saw me!
- Why not strip me off my clothes? - Let go!
- What do you mean? - What do I mean?
You wanted this all along
Why bother pretending? Because of Jia-Ming?
The door is locked Jia-Ming can't come in
Aren't you tired?
You think I'm tired? Then you stop pretending too
What's this?
Who said ditch the bra... experience freedom?
Why change your style?
Because Jia-Ming is here?
Ansen You're wrong
Jia-Ming doesn't like this
You want to know what he likes?
This is what he likes
This is what he likes!
He likes the old-fashioned type!
You think you understand Jia-Ming? You think he loves you?
I got drunk for nothing today
Stop pretending!
You think... any of those men ever really loved you?
In this world, apart from me... no one loves you...
No one loves you!
Take Jia-Ming away
If I must choose... between you and him
I'll always choose you
Stop kidding yourself
I always let you have your way
You think?
Who do you think you are?
Apart from me...
who would want you as a friend?
If I didn't take you home... who else would take you in?
I gave you everything you have
Take what's mine?
You don't dare
How did we end up like this?
You forced my hand
Carry her to the bed I can't
There's so much to do before the wedding
I have to go
Don't go We need to talk
I never visited you here in Beijing
not because I didn't want to leave home
I just wanted you to go back
When you went home it was proof that you loved me...
that you chose me
I'll wait for you for a month If you come back, we'll get married
What do you think about when you run?
When I run, I'm calm I don't need to think
How long... before it starts to work?
I've been running for years
I started when I met you at 1 8
You can't run all your life
You have to stop when you're tired
We should have stopped a long time ago
Ansen
I don't think we'll see each other again
Goodbye
It's for you
See you, Ansen
Don't say that
or we'll see each other again
See you, Su Jia-Ming!
Chapter 7 Spring Wedding
I rented a place
Not big... enough for two people
In case I lose my keys please keep the spare set?
My handling fee is expensive
How long should I keep them?
All my savings are here
I want you to keep it for life just afraid you don't think I'm sincere
I'll keep them for now
I can always ask for more proof
Everyone
Come eat some fruit
Thanks, Uncle
Congratulations
Thank you
- Are you ready? - Yes
Does it work?
They're here! Where are the shoes?
- All hidden! - Quick!
What's the hurry? Give us the red envelope first
- What red envelope? Open up now! - Jia-Ming, sing a song first. Open up!
Something's wrong! Let them in first
Open it
Something's wrong!
Jia-ming's gone missing
Jia-ming's really gone missing!
We looked for him all day We couldn't find him
A runaway groom created...
a scandal in the small town
July quit her job at the bank and finally left her hometown
The caged bird was suddenly free...
but didn't know where to go
The life you wanted for me...
is all gone now
I'm sorry
This doesn't mean your life is ruined
It's just a setback
The truth is...
no matter what path a girl chooses she will suffer
I know
Let's hope my girl is the exception
July's first stop was a motel... where Ansen had once stayed
She laid on the tiny bed
and imagined the life Ansen had led after turning 1 8
Ansen left because of her
But the life that Ansen had given her...
was all gone now
The normal life July once clung to...
grew further and further away like her hometown
She discovered that she was made for drifting
Sometimes she couldn't help wondering...
if Jia-Ming had already gone to Ansen
Ansen always wanted a home
They'd be happy together
July began missing her parents She missed Jia-Ming
But she missed Ansen...
most of all
You're home
- Hey, shrimp! - It's for you
- July - Hello
Zhao
Go wait outside Dinner is almost ready
So tell me
We're... getting married
Here comes the soup!
July, I heard you were coming so I've made extra dishes
But they're all Ansen's favorites
- See if you like them - Okay
Give me your bowl Have some soup
Try it
Without it...
do you feel empty?
I thought you two got married
I thought he joined you in Beijing
I think...
Zhao's not bad
Now that you're a good girl I don't like you as much
July Please stay
Ansen
Leave with me
Please stay
That day... July didn't turn to look at Ansen
She was afraid that she might stay...
or Ansen might leave with her
She knew very well...
from that moment on
she and Ansen were meant to lead separate lives
As if Ansen had become the homebound July...
and July had become the drifting Ansen
To be continued...
Hello?
Are you Su Jia-Ming?
Who are you?
I'm Li Ansen's daughter
Meet me at the entrance of Tianshan Primary School tomorrow
I have something important to ask you
1 , 2, 3, 4...
I'll treat you
Don't treat me like a child
I asked you out, of course I'm paying
Waitress, I'd like a strawberry mousse He'd like a coffee
Okay, thank you
Thanks
Are you my father?
Why do you ask?
Look. Each postcard ends with "Give my regards to Jia-Ming "
That means my mom loved you
Didn't she tell you about your father?
Since you knew my mom for a long time
take a look and see if it mentions anything about my father
I'm in grade one I can't read many of the words
You're reading this too?
My mom wrote this I sneaked it out
But it's written by July
My mom's penname is July I saw her write it
Li Tong-tong!
Tong-tong Go upstairs with Ms. Yu first, okay?
Tong-tong said that you wrote the novel...
I'm her father right?
She's your child with July
The novel is fiction Where's July?
Didn't you get married?
Where is he?
He ran away on the wedding day
I'll find him for you
I told him to leave
Don't show up... for the wedding tomorrow
I don't want to be with a man who doesn't love me completely
If you run away I'll have a good excuse to leave
Without that... do you feel empty inside?
One get used to it
This temple... must be really old
Look at the architecture
I already knew then...
that you would let me have Jia-Ming
But I still let you go
I wanted to go
Both of us... were pretending
But you weren't convincing
Smart people...
never let others know that they're smart
You were stupid
Your act was so transparent You couldn't hide your true feelings
Do you hate me?
I did
Me too
Maybe...
since the day at the temple?
I'm not sure anymore
Why are you here now?
When I found out I was pregnant
you were the first person I wanted to tell
As days went by I felt the child inside...
growing bigger and bigger
It became clear to me... what mattered...
and what didn't
Ansen
You're my best friend
I hated you
but you're all I have
Why didn't you come earlier?
Quick, rest your head on my arm
July
Are you afraid?
A little
Under Operation
Doctor How is Lin July?
Both mother and daughter are fine
Big eyes big nose
big mouth and big chest!
I won't get married Let's raise the child together
You'll be the good mom, l'll be the bad mom
I'll teach her how to put on makeup... and flirt with boys!
As for you... teach her how to study well
and be a top student
In that case l'll be the bad mom
How to gain affection... and approval from adults...
those are my talents
Excuse me Have you seen Lin July from Bed 51 7?
No, I haven't
Her baby is alone in the room, please look after her
- Okay - Thanks
- Hello? - Ansen
Remember your promise
Stop it and come back now
Didn't we agree... to switch lives?
You're lying
Why didn't you say goodbye in person?
I was afraid...
you would make our parting sad
Don't worry
Once your child is born
you can go anywhere you want... for as long as you want
I want to live free...
like you
She left just like that?
You never heard from her again?
Can I still visit the child?
What happened to Lin July?
Patient was hemorrhaging, now she's in emergency
I'm very sorry The patient lost too much blood...
no pulse, respiration, or any other vital signs
We did all we could Her family should make funeral arrangements
This is Lin July's death certificate If there are no further questions, please sign it
Accept our condolences?
Condolences my ass!
Lin July
Death Certificate
Lin July, 27
Why did you die at 27 too?
I'm not signing it Go to hell
Who's your family?
Li Ansen
Final Chapter On the Road at Age 27
July
Please stay
July knew...
from that moment on
she and Ansen were meant to lead separate lives
She didn't think about... where she was going or for how long
She just wanted to embrace her freedom
In every place that she visited
she wrote down what she wanted to share with Ansen
This time
it was her turn to make her life into novel
She too write down everything that happened after she met Ansen...
at the age of 13
The story begins like this:
The drifting July knew...
when she looked back one day
the person stepping on her shadow...
would be an Ansen living a happy life
The End
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