The First Frost (2025) s01e01 Episode Script
Episode 1
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♪I've braved the storms, walked through the rain♪
♪Seen the highs and lows along the way♪
♪But you stay quiet, never change♪
♪Like a child who dreams beneath the stars♪
♪I've read the story in your eyes♪
♪And finally, nothing's left to hide♪
♪You won't give in to a world so cold♪
♪So you wander through it on your own♪
♪Maybe fate has drawn us near♪
♪Just to help you learn to believe♪
♪Everything you've questioned deep inside♪
♪I'll be the proof you need♪
♪I've made my choice♪
♪For you, I'll be brave and break the rules♪
♪What's there to fear even if the world is right and I am wrong?♪
♪One day, all of this will turn into memories♪
♪Every storm we faced will turn into our life's scenery♪
♪For you, I'll be brave and break the rules♪
♪What's there to fear even if the world is right and I am wrong?♪
♪Even if, in the end, the whole world turns against me♪
♪I won't regret having loved you♪
♪With all my heart♪
♪I've held you close♪
♪Walked by your side♪
♪And loved the fire that burned inside you♪
[The First Frost]
Wen Yifan,
am I just your backup option?
Goodbye.
Goodbye.
[Episode 1]
[Goodbye, Sang Yan]
[News Interview Van, Nanwu TV's First News Team; Six Years Later]
They are chasing too closely.
It's fine. Keep steady.
How do we go?
Turn left!
Be careful!
You're running pretty fast, huh?
- Run again? - You want to race me?
Get down!
- Hurry up and open the door! - Open it!
Open it. Don't you hear me?
Get down!
Hurry up!
Low it.
Lower the window!
- I'm lowering it, sir. - You're racing me, huh?
Where's the stuff?
It's on the back seat!
Nanwu TV, huh?
I'll remember you.
Don't make me smash your TV station!
What should we do, Yifan?
Safety comes first.
Wen Yifan,
I don't care how well you did at Yihe Daily,
that traditional paper media.
But if you can't adjust to the work here,
I'm sorry,
you'll be eliminated
once the probation period's over.
What's that sound?
Get out of the car.
- Call an ambulance. - Yifan,
should I use my phone to get some material first?
What's more important, saving lives or reporting?
Hello.
We've had a car accident here.
I'm in the Binjiang District
Hongguang Avenue
Yes!
Please come quickly.
Wait a second.
Come on.
Give me your hand!
- Help! - Be careful.
- Take care. - Don't let go!
We're done for!
Be careful!
Thank you!
What are you doing?
What's wrong?
I'm doing laundry.
I didn't plan on mixing my clothes with yours,
so I washed them first this time.
And don't think I'm afraid of you, alright?
Always complaining to the landlord.
I'm not buying into that!
Let go!
Hello, Qiao.
You finally picked up the phone!
Do you know who I just ran into?
I ran into my high school deskmate,
the really handsome vice monitor.
The key point is
I'm a mess with my hair all over.
From morning till now,
I've taken ten orders already.
I'm in such a bad state.
It's so embarrassing.
Don't worry too much.
What's up? Why'd you call?
How about we go out tonight and have some fun?
Reporter Wen,
you've been working overtime for a whole week.
If you don't take a break,
I'm afraid you'll collapse.
My friend said
a new restaurant bar just opened on Gastropub Street.
The boss is super handsome.
Why do I hear water running over there?
Are you doing the dishes?
Washing up.
Did you just wake up?
It's already 2 p.m.
What were you doing last night?
I couldn't sleep.
Oh, let me take you to check out some men.
Handsome,
fresh,
hot, and steamy
men.
I don't have the energy to check out men.
Just one quick glance.
Alright, it's a deal then.
Let's not miss it tonight.
Bye.
Are you sure
there is a restaurant bar here?
I pass by here every day after work
but I've never seen it.
Lately,
everyone likes to hang out here,
relaxing,
chilling out,
and living slowly.
No wonder this place is called Gastropub Street.
Look, it's over there.
It's called "Overtime"?
How boring.
What a nice and thoughtful name!
It's basically a safe haven for office workers.
Imagine it, when your boss
[Overtime]
calls and asks where you are at night,
you can just tell them you're at Overtime.
Is it newly opened?
Right.
No wonder I haven't noticed it before.
Let's go.
Take a look!
Let's go inside.
Okay.
It really is a paradise for overtime workers.
Is the boss absent?
Hello, misses,
what can we get for you two?
No need,
we'll take care of it ourselves.
Okay.
If you ever need anything, just scan to order.
Alright.
Could the boss be that waiter from earlier?
No way.
The boss here
is basically the headliner of Gastropub Street.
The person next to him?
Probably not.
Oh, right,
didn't I tell you earlier
that I ran into a guy on the road?
He's the vice monitor from our first year of high school.
I heard he also went to Nanwu University,
and he was in the same class
as your classmate, Sang Yan.
But I haven't really seen him since.
Speaking of which, do you remember Sang?
Look!
Is that the boss of the restaurant bar?
I haven't finished ordering yet.
Come over and take a look!
Look.
Is it him?
Quick, take a look.
That handsome figure from behind.
How could it be him?
Enough, stop staring.
Sorry!
How could you be so careless?
It's fine.
I'll go to the restroom to clean it up.
It could be washed off, right?
I'm so sorry.
Sorry.
It's okay.
♪The dust of lies and your wounds♪
♪All hide in your eyes♪
♪Don't wander off in your dreams♪
♪My dear, don't say goodbye♪
♪Can you hold me in your freezing night?♪
♪Don't you ever hide♪
♪This time?♪
I saw you earlier.
Change into it.
I'm the boss here.
My surname is Sang.
He doesn't recognize me
I'm sorry, due to our mistake,
we caused you trouble and inconvenience.
If you ever need anything, feel free to tell me.
Also,
all of your consumption tonight
is on the house.
I hope it doesn't ruin your good mood.
Looks like he really doesn't recognize me.
No need, it's okay.
Then I'll take my leave.
Sang
Well, I should pretend not to know him.
The Headliner
Your coat.
Sang
The Headliner?
Sorry,
we are a proper restaurant bar here.
That's quite a shame.
Aren't you happy wearing my clothes?
Seems like I'm more famous than Overtime.
Take it as a souvenir.
You're back.
I just met the boss in the restroom.
He said
He really said that?
Why didn't he advise you
to frame it at your house?
That's exactly what he meant.
But don't mind what he said.
Handsome, we need to order.
After all, he's the star attraction here.
Let me take a good look at him.
- Really? - Of course.
Handsome, we need to order here.
What do you need?
Alright.
Why is there someone next to him?
He's got such good luck with ladies.
Hello, here's your drink.
And here's your refund.
What's this about?
Sorry, it was my mistake earlier.
The boss said
that this table's on the house.
It's not that serious.
Take the money back.
It's okay.
It's common for men to buy drinks for pretty ladies.
Thank you.
Where's the boss?
Give me a drink.
She didn't accept it?
Sir,
this might not be the money for the drink.
I just heard those two customers saying
You've forgotten why you came here?
How could a simple "look"
do justice to his elegance?
This could be something for you
What thing?
A tip.
Sir, are you accepting it?
I'll go get busy now.
Sir,
what's going on?
Our bar's not that desperate yet, are we?
You're really going the extra mile.
Yifan,
how's the house I found for you?
Are you settling in alright?
Although the environment isn't that great,
at least it's convenient for transportation.
This should make your commute a bit easier.
If I hadn't chosen to separate from him
back in high school,
what would I be like now?
Would I be happier than now?
And braver?
In this world,
is there really another me?
In a parallel universe,
she might walk a completely different path than mine.
If we met at this moment,
I wonder
how would the other me see me?
Yifan,
are you listening?
What did you say?
I said, are you settling in alright
in the house I found for you?
It's fine, I guess.
Then that's good.
I've arrived at the station.
Be safe and text me when you get back.
- Alright. - Bye.
Take care.
♪Once again, I hear the farewell from that day♪
♪Tears fall as the memory replays♪
♪Letting go of the past I once held tight♪
♪Wishing for♪
♪A better chapter ahead♪
♪The answers of time♪
♪Should be handed in a bit late♪
♪The journey ahead should keep extending♪
♪I fear you might be a little late♪
♪Leaving me lost in the crowd♪
♪Before we met♪
♪Every long night was meaningless♪
♪Searching for you is destined to be a painful journey♪
You're back so late.
I'm not washing my clothes with yours today.
I've washed them first.
You're back. Join our meal?
No, thanks.
Come on, Yifan, come eat with us.
No, thanks.
Sir,
can you stop acting like this all the time?
When my wife did the laundry in the summer,
you threw your clothes in there too.
Isn't that disgusting?
What about the risk of infection?
What infection?
I'm pure clean!
I shower every two days!
You've got a skin condition and athlete's foot!
I'm very clean!
I'm telling you,
I'm warning you,
don't act like this again!
♪Maybe forgetting some expectations♪
♪Would♪
♪Bring me surprise♪
Lady,
what would you like to drink?
When we came here for dinner last night,
We dropped a bracelet.
Did anyone find it?
Bracelet?
Last night,
which table were you sitting at?
That one.
The first table.
These past two days,
I've been checking lost items.
I really haven't seen a bracelet.
Zhuo,
come over here.
This lady was sitting at that table last night.
Did you see a bracelet dropped there?
I accidentally bumped into you that day.
Sorry.
Mr. Yan cleaned the place last night.
When he took the clothes,
he probably took the bracelet, too.
It's okay.
I'll leave my contact information.
Okay.
[Overtime]
You can write it down here.
I'm the bartender here.
My name's He Mingbo.
If there are any further questions,
you can contact me anytime.
Please contact this number if it's found
Not giving up,
even came specifically to leave contact info?
Sir,
she dropped a bracelet last night.
Well, go find it.
Don't let the customer think we're slacking off.
Sir,
I check lost items every day.
No bracelet.
Are you sure there is no bracelet?
That's impossible.
What are you talking about?
I check every day.
No way.
It couldn't be there.
Oh
It's found.
Is this yours?
Thanks.
You're welcome.
Didn't you check there earlier
and find no bracelet?
Yes.
The bracelet has been found?
Thanks so much!
That bracelet was a gift from someone I like.
I'll come by another day to pick it up.
I'm going to deliver the food first.
Love you, Yifan.
Do you want something?
I'm going out to get some late-night snacks.
No, thanks.
Alright, we're off.
- You didn't expect it was me, huh? - Let go of me!
- Screaming your lungs out won't do any good! - Let go of me!
My wife won't be back for another two hours!
- Let go! - Just stay calm
and give in to me!
Don't move!
Are you sure I was just peeking?
Are you sure I didn't install a camera?
You're all alone.
No one will care
what happens to you!
What are you doing?
I just want to protect you!
Look at you, all alone.
No one's here with you for the holidays!
Call the police!
They hit me.
Look at my face, covered in bruises.
- I'm the victim here! - I was just doing the right thing.
- Doing the right thing. - They have an affair!
Let me tell you,
We folks from the Northeast are all good guys!
Miss Wen, don't worry.
Our people
just carefully checked your place.
We didn't find
any cameras at the scene.
You can go home and feel safe now.
If you're still worried,
should we send an officer
to escort you home?
No need.
Thank you.
You're all alone.
No one will care
what happens to you!
You want to sleep?
Come,
You were just saying you wanted to sleep.
It's not your fault.
Take care of yourself and the kid.
Mom,
whose fault is it?
Was it my fault?
Yifan?
Qiao,
Why are you here so late?
I came to give you the bracelet.
Come on in.
Oh, Yifan is here.
- Aunty. - Come on, have some fruit.
Yifan is here!
Yifan is here.
- Hello! - Come in!
Take a seat!
Come in!
Are you really okay?
Can I stay here tonight?
Of course, no problem.
I need to leave now.
Uncle Zheng drove me here.
He's waiting outside.
I can't let him wait too long.
Call me if anything comes up.
I'll call you back later.
Mom,
I'm begging you.
Please, I beg you.
Help me.
Do you feel okay to go home?
Please don't leave me again.
Little rascal, hurry up and come out.
I can't hold it anymore.
You've been in there for ages.
Wushuang, Wuye, time to eat!
Coming.
Yifan,
come out for breakfast!
Good morning, sis.
Good morning.
Yifan, you're awake.
Come out for breakfast!
Let's go, time to eat.
Hurry. Sit here.
Okay.
Eat up.
Hello, Grandpa.
Come on, sit down.
Little rascal,
I'm telling you,
you better come out quickly
next time you use the bathroom.
I know.
Make sure you remember!
You two, move quickly.
Why are you sitting in my spot again?
Go sit over there.
Hurry up!
Come on, Yifan.
Help yourself
and eat up.
Thank you, Aunty.
Have this lychee-flavored drink.
It'll keep you looking young.
- I want this one. - You want this one?
Don't be shy. Just eat up.
Move up a little.
This big family is really great.
What's so great about it?
If you keep acting so slowly, you'll miss the dishes.
Come over often, alright?
I will make you breakfast every day.
Thanks, Aunty.
Look at you, your studies are great,
and your work is great too.
Hello?
Yifan,
Mr. Gan and Ms. Qian asked us
to arrive on time today!
I've already arrived.
- Got it. - Hurry up!
[Nanwu TV Station]
She's here!
She's here!
What's going on?
Why are you here so early?
Fu Zhuang.
Let's congratulate Yifan.
A round of applause!
Congratulations, Yifan!
Congratulations, Yifan!
Hurry!
What's going on?
Yifan,
This news is just like your name:
self-made
and extraordinary.
Today, you're the star.
[For Doing a Good Deed]
Lin,
interview her properly later.
- Okay. - She's the headline of today's front page.
Alright.
It's about the car accident days ago.
Miss Wen Yifan,
this certificate of honor
is to commend you
for your actions at the car accident scene.
You remained fearless
and selflessly extended a helping hand.
This is truly deserving of recognition!
Let's give her a round of applause!
We're now at Nanwu TV Station.
Wen Yifan,
can you describe
what the scene was like at that time?
Tell us
how did you change the minds
of the couple running an illegal business?
Well
At that moment, maybe it was another version of me
who acted that bravely.
Most of the time,
I didn't know where she was hiding.
It was just a gut reaction.
They were eventually moved by you
and turned themselves in.
It was instinct?
Yifan,
can you tell us in detail
how you gathered
such huge courage?
It was
just a natural reaction.
It's okay.
Now, get ready again.
I'll interview you again later.
Officer,
can I interview you?
Sure.
Let's go over there.
By the way, help us promote our show,
First News.
Ms. Qian.
Come with me for the New Year's Eve
live broadcast.
So, I've been formally hired?
Are you planning to leave?
Everyone, let me announce something.
This year's New Year's Eve broadcast
will be planned and executed by Team C.
Other teams, please cooperate.
Did you all hear that?
[Happy New Year]
[Happy New Year]
[Happy New Year]
[Happy New Year]
[Happy New Year]
Excuse me, let us through!
[Nanwu TV Station]
Thank you!
Watch out!
Be careful!
I really didn't expect
so many people at the square for New Year's Eve.
Yeah.
I haven't seen this kind of atmosphere in a while.
This is the vibe New Year's Eve should have.
I heard a lot of people are confessing today.
Really?
You've got quite the big belly.
Who are you expecting to confess to you?
You can't say it like that.
Just because I haven't met someone new
doesn't mean I won't meet an old love.
I had a lot of people chasing me back then.
Alright.
You're about to become a mom.
Why are you still thinking about old loves?
Just focus on driving.
But have you heard of Murphy's Law?
The more you don't want something to happen,
the more likely it is to happen.
Today is New Year's Eve.
I believe all miracles
will happen!
Yifan, what are you doing?
What's wrong, Yifan?
Not feeling well?
Could it be you ran into an old love?
Come on, stop thinking about old loves.
Don't waste time.
He's here too.
Are we almost there?
Almost.
The place should be right ahead.
Did he see me just now?
[Happy New Year]
"Tipsy Night"
New Year's Eve Special Sale.
Three-Degree Drinks on sale.
Free for ladies!
Miss, would you like to have a drink?
It's free for ladies.
Handsome,
you should have one too.
How did it end up like this?
What's wrong with this?
I'm getting double pay tonight!
Would you like to try it too?
It's really good.
No, thanks. I'm working.
Do you have a mask?
What's wrong?
I forgot to bring it.
I have one. Here you go.
Aren't you cold, wearing so little?
A little.
Warm up.
You're so sweet to me!
I'll go take care of things first.
I'll contact you later.
- Bye. - Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
"Tipsy Night"
Everyone, hurry and get into position.
The New Year countdown is about to start.
Time waits for no one.
Yifan, let me do it.
Fu Zhuang, hurry up.
Go find the camera position.
Madam, I'll go to the restroom first.
I'll be back soon.
Alright.
Go ahead.
Such a long line.
Why don't you
wait here for your sister?
I'll go find your dad first.
She needs me to accompany her here?
With so many people around,
she needs protection.
Besides,
I also want to have some alone time with your dad.
So, why did you ask me to come out?
Take care of my sister?
You should've figured that earlier,
then I wouldn't try hard
to come up with reasons
to make you come out like now.
Just talk with her for a bit.
I see
she's got a lot of pressure
with the college entrance exam preparation.
She's lost quite a bit of weight.
Go ahead.
Little rascal.
What's up?
I heard you've been under a lot of pressure lately.
No, I'm not.
Is it just because of the exam preparation?
I told you, no!
Why worry so much?
I didn't study back then
but I still got into Nanwu University.
Your potential isn't as good as mine,
but anyway,
you can still study abroad.
Sang Yan actually replied to my message!
The group message I sent him before
has never been replied to.
I thought he wasn't using this WeChat anymore.
The Nanwu University you worked so hard to get into,
I could get into without breaking a sweat.
[Happy New Year]
I didn't get it.
So it wasn't a group message.
[Sang Yan]
[WeChat Moments]
Turns out he blocked me.
You don't want to hear me talk, huh?
Come on,
talk to your real sister.
When did I get a real sister?
Jiaxu, Happy New Year.
Zhi, Happy New Year.
He's your real brother, right?
Help me with the queue.
Sorry.
[Sang Yan]
[Happy New Year!]
[Send]
[Send to 36 friends; Send]
[Happy New Year!]
[Who can see it; Private, only myself]
[Modified]
[Sang Yan: ?]
[Sang Yan: ?]
[Do you know who I am?]
[Sang Yan]
[It's fine if you're not happy.]
Excuse me.
Hello.
Let me through.
Thank you.
What's going on?
Yifan,
if you had come later,
you'd only see
my frozen dead body.
Well, thanks then.
I'm actually short on topics.
It's so cold.
Warm up your hands.
Thanks, Yifan.
Let's interview some street performers later.
Okay, sure.
Our reporters are currently at True Love Square,
where the New Year's Eve fireworks
will be held.
It's getting closer to midnight.
The place is already packed with people.
Everyone's looking forward to the new year's arrival.
Today, we're lucky to interview
the director of Youguang Drama.
Can you explain
the meaning of this creation?
What's your New Year's wish?
Not failing my exams!
I hope my deskmate becomes my girlfriend!
You just said it to the camera?
Aren't you afraid your parents will see?
Miss,
can I redo this one?
New Year's almost here.
Can you tell us your New Year's wish?
Can you play fewer games and spend more time with me?
What kind of New Year's wish is that?
Fu Zhuang, did you hear that?
The countdown's about to begin.
Get ready to capture some close-up shots of the fireworks.
Alright, thanks to both of you.
Happy New Year!
Thanks for your hard work.
You're welcome, Yifan.
I'll go ahead.
Ten!
Nine!
Eight!
Seven!
Six!
Five!
Four!
Three!
Two!
One!
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
Sorry.
Happy New Year.
Did he say that to me?
[Episode 1]
[Goodbye, Wen Yifan]
[The story is not over yet]
♪The dust of lies and your wounds♪
♪All hide in your eyes♪
♪Jot down the wishes you've made before♪
♪Going through it all, will you cherish my heart♪
♪Which belongs only to you♪
Three!
Two!
One!
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year.
Thanks, bro!
You too, Happy New Year!
Thanks for what?
Aren't you wishing me a Happy New Year?
Stop getting too full of yourself.
I wasn't talking to you.
Bro
♪Don't you ever hide♪
♪This time?♪
♪Even the strongest heart♪
♪Can waver♪
♪And doubt its fire♪
♪But you never lost faith in me♪
♪In every battle, every dream I chased♪
♪There is meaning in every step I made♪
♪Through the storm, through the endless night♪
♪You were there, shining like a light♪
♪Warm and bright♪
♪Standing right by my side♪
♪It was you, striding toward me through the storm♪
♪It was you, always cheering me on♪
♪The road is rough♪
♪The rain won't stop♪
♪But with you here♪
♪I fear no dark♪
♪Every thought, every memory is filled with you♪
♪Marking our youth with every step we took♪
♪When the downpour falls from the sky♪
♪You're the one holding out an umbrella for me♪
♪When the white dove brings the news♪
♪You're the first I want to tell♪
♪I won't give up. I'll stay right here with you♪
♪It was you, striding toward me through the storm♪
♪It was you, always cheering me on♪
♪The road is rough♪
♪The rain won't stop♪
♪But with you here♪
♪I will never give up♪
♪You are my courage, my hope for the sky beyond♪
♪You are my light, shining through every night♪
♪Even if I have to walk alone someday♪
♪I'll never truly be on my own♪
♪'Cause knowing you're here♪
♪I can brave the dark ahead♪
[Huge thanks to everyone involved and to all the fans of The First Frost!]
[Treat yourself well, and the world will hold more love for you!]
♪I've braved the storms, walked through the rain♪
♪Seen the highs and lows along the way♪
♪But you stay quiet, never change♪
♪Like a child who dreams beneath the stars♪
♪I've read the story in your eyes♪
♪And finally, nothing's left to hide♪
♪You won't give in to a world so cold♪
♪So you wander through it on your own♪
♪Maybe fate has drawn us near♪
♪Just to help you learn to believe♪
♪Everything you've questioned deep inside♪
♪I'll be the proof you need♪
♪I've made my choice♪
♪For you, I'll be brave and break the rules♪
♪What's there to fear even if the world is right and I am wrong?♪
♪One day, all of this will turn into memories♪
♪Every storm we faced will turn into our life's scenery♪
♪For you, I'll be brave and break the rules♪
♪What's there to fear even if the world is right and I am wrong?♪
♪Even if, in the end, the whole world turns against me♪
♪I won't regret having loved you♪
♪With all my heart♪
♪I've held you close♪
♪Walked by your side♪
♪And loved the fire that burned inside you♪
[The First Frost]
Wen Yifan,
am I just your backup option?
Goodbye.
Goodbye.
[Episode 1]
[Goodbye, Sang Yan]
[News Interview Van, Nanwu TV's First News Team; Six Years Later]
They are chasing too closely.
It's fine. Keep steady.
How do we go?
Turn left!
Be careful!
You're running pretty fast, huh?
- Run again? - You want to race me?
Get down!
- Hurry up and open the door! - Open it!
Open it. Don't you hear me?
Get down!
Hurry up!
Low it.
Lower the window!
- I'm lowering it, sir. - You're racing me, huh?
Where's the stuff?
It's on the back seat!
Nanwu TV, huh?
I'll remember you.
Don't make me smash your TV station!
What should we do, Yifan?
Safety comes first.
Wen Yifan,
I don't care how well you did at Yihe Daily,
that traditional paper media.
But if you can't adjust to the work here,
I'm sorry,
you'll be eliminated
once the probation period's over.
What's that sound?
Get out of the car.
- Call an ambulance. - Yifan,
should I use my phone to get some material first?
What's more important, saving lives or reporting?
Hello.
We've had a car accident here.
I'm in the Binjiang District
Hongguang Avenue
Yes!
Please come quickly.
Wait a second.
Come on.
Give me your hand!
- Help! - Be careful.
- Take care. - Don't let go!
We're done for!
Be careful!
Thank you!
What are you doing?
What's wrong?
I'm doing laundry.
I didn't plan on mixing my clothes with yours,
so I washed them first this time.
And don't think I'm afraid of you, alright?
Always complaining to the landlord.
I'm not buying into that!
Let go!
Hello, Qiao.
You finally picked up the phone!
Do you know who I just ran into?
I ran into my high school deskmate,
the really handsome vice monitor.
The key point is
I'm a mess with my hair all over.
From morning till now,
I've taken ten orders already.
I'm in such a bad state.
It's so embarrassing.
Don't worry too much.
What's up? Why'd you call?
How about we go out tonight and have some fun?
Reporter Wen,
you've been working overtime for a whole week.
If you don't take a break,
I'm afraid you'll collapse.
My friend said
a new restaurant bar just opened on Gastropub Street.
The boss is super handsome.
Why do I hear water running over there?
Are you doing the dishes?
Washing up.
Did you just wake up?
It's already 2 p.m.
What were you doing last night?
I couldn't sleep.
Oh, let me take you to check out some men.
Handsome,
fresh,
hot, and steamy
men.
I don't have the energy to check out men.
Just one quick glance.
Alright, it's a deal then.
Let's not miss it tonight.
Bye.
Are you sure
there is a restaurant bar here?
I pass by here every day after work
but I've never seen it.
Lately,
everyone likes to hang out here,
relaxing,
chilling out,
and living slowly.
No wonder this place is called Gastropub Street.
Look, it's over there.
It's called "Overtime"?
How boring.
What a nice and thoughtful name!
It's basically a safe haven for office workers.
Imagine it, when your boss
[Overtime]
calls and asks where you are at night,
you can just tell them you're at Overtime.
Is it newly opened?
Right.
No wonder I haven't noticed it before.
Let's go.
Take a look!
Let's go inside.
Okay.
It really is a paradise for overtime workers.
Is the boss absent?
Hello, misses,
what can we get for you two?
No need,
we'll take care of it ourselves.
Okay.
If you ever need anything, just scan to order.
Alright.
Could the boss be that waiter from earlier?
No way.
The boss here
is basically the headliner of Gastropub Street.
The person next to him?
Probably not.
Oh, right,
didn't I tell you earlier
that I ran into a guy on the road?
He's the vice monitor from our first year of high school.
I heard he also went to Nanwu University,
and he was in the same class
as your classmate, Sang Yan.
But I haven't really seen him since.
Speaking of which, do you remember Sang?
Look!
Is that the boss of the restaurant bar?
I haven't finished ordering yet.
Come over and take a look!
Look.
Is it him?
Quick, take a look.
That handsome figure from behind.
How could it be him?
Enough, stop staring.
Sorry!
How could you be so careless?
It's fine.
I'll go to the restroom to clean it up.
It could be washed off, right?
I'm so sorry.
Sorry.
It's okay.
♪The dust of lies and your wounds♪
♪All hide in your eyes♪
♪Don't wander off in your dreams♪
♪My dear, don't say goodbye♪
♪Can you hold me in your freezing night?♪
♪Don't you ever hide♪
♪This time?♪
I saw you earlier.
Change into it.
I'm the boss here.
My surname is Sang.
He doesn't recognize me
I'm sorry, due to our mistake,
we caused you trouble and inconvenience.
If you ever need anything, feel free to tell me.
Also,
all of your consumption tonight
is on the house.
I hope it doesn't ruin your good mood.
Looks like he really doesn't recognize me.
No need, it's okay.
Then I'll take my leave.
Sang
Well, I should pretend not to know him.
The Headliner
Your coat.
Sang
The Headliner?
Sorry,
we are a proper restaurant bar here.
That's quite a shame.
Aren't you happy wearing my clothes?
Seems like I'm more famous than Overtime.
Take it as a souvenir.
You're back.
I just met the boss in the restroom.
He said
He really said that?
Why didn't he advise you
to frame it at your house?
That's exactly what he meant.
But don't mind what he said.
Handsome, we need to order.
After all, he's the star attraction here.
Let me take a good look at him.
- Really? - Of course.
Handsome, we need to order here.
What do you need?
Alright.
Why is there someone next to him?
He's got such good luck with ladies.
Hello, here's your drink.
And here's your refund.
What's this about?
Sorry, it was my mistake earlier.
The boss said
that this table's on the house.
It's not that serious.
Take the money back.
It's okay.
It's common for men to buy drinks for pretty ladies.
Thank you.
Where's the boss?
Give me a drink.
She didn't accept it?
Sir,
this might not be the money for the drink.
I just heard those two customers saying
You've forgotten why you came here?
How could a simple "look"
do justice to his elegance?
This could be something for you
What thing?
A tip.
Sir, are you accepting it?
I'll go get busy now.
Sir,
what's going on?
Our bar's not that desperate yet, are we?
You're really going the extra mile.
Yifan,
how's the house I found for you?
Are you settling in alright?
Although the environment isn't that great,
at least it's convenient for transportation.
This should make your commute a bit easier.
If I hadn't chosen to separate from him
back in high school,
what would I be like now?
Would I be happier than now?
And braver?
In this world,
is there really another me?
In a parallel universe,
she might walk a completely different path than mine.
If we met at this moment,
I wonder
how would the other me see me?
Yifan,
are you listening?
What did you say?
I said, are you settling in alright
in the house I found for you?
It's fine, I guess.
Then that's good.
I've arrived at the station.
Be safe and text me when you get back.
- Alright. - Bye.
Take care.
♪Once again, I hear the farewell from that day♪
♪Tears fall as the memory replays♪
♪Letting go of the past I once held tight♪
♪Wishing for♪
♪A better chapter ahead♪
♪The answers of time♪
♪Should be handed in a bit late♪
♪The journey ahead should keep extending♪
♪I fear you might be a little late♪
♪Leaving me lost in the crowd♪
♪Before we met♪
♪Every long night was meaningless♪
♪Searching for you is destined to be a painful journey♪
You're back so late.
I'm not washing my clothes with yours today.
I've washed them first.
You're back. Join our meal?
No, thanks.
Come on, Yifan, come eat with us.
No, thanks.
Sir,
can you stop acting like this all the time?
When my wife did the laundry in the summer,
you threw your clothes in there too.
Isn't that disgusting?
What about the risk of infection?
What infection?
I'm pure clean!
I shower every two days!
You've got a skin condition and athlete's foot!
I'm very clean!
I'm telling you,
I'm warning you,
don't act like this again!
♪Maybe forgetting some expectations♪
♪Would♪
♪Bring me surprise♪
Lady,
what would you like to drink?
When we came here for dinner last night,
We dropped a bracelet.
Did anyone find it?
Bracelet?
Last night,
which table were you sitting at?
That one.
The first table.
These past two days,
I've been checking lost items.
I really haven't seen a bracelet.
Zhuo,
come over here.
This lady was sitting at that table last night.
Did you see a bracelet dropped there?
I accidentally bumped into you that day.
Sorry.
Mr. Yan cleaned the place last night.
When he took the clothes,
he probably took the bracelet, too.
It's okay.
I'll leave my contact information.
Okay.
[Overtime]
You can write it down here.
I'm the bartender here.
My name's He Mingbo.
If there are any further questions,
you can contact me anytime.
Please contact this number if it's found
Not giving up,
even came specifically to leave contact info?
Sir,
she dropped a bracelet last night.
Well, go find it.
Don't let the customer think we're slacking off.
Sir,
I check lost items every day.
No bracelet.
Are you sure there is no bracelet?
That's impossible.
What are you talking about?
I check every day.
No way.
It couldn't be there.
Oh
It's found.
Is this yours?
Thanks.
You're welcome.
Didn't you check there earlier
and find no bracelet?
Yes.
The bracelet has been found?
Thanks so much!
That bracelet was a gift from someone I like.
I'll come by another day to pick it up.
I'm going to deliver the food first.
Love you, Yifan.
Do you want something?
I'm going out to get some late-night snacks.
No, thanks.
Alright, we're off.
- You didn't expect it was me, huh? - Let go of me!
- Screaming your lungs out won't do any good! - Let go of me!
My wife won't be back for another two hours!
- Let go! - Just stay calm
and give in to me!
Don't move!
Are you sure I was just peeking?
Are you sure I didn't install a camera?
You're all alone.
No one will care
what happens to you!
What are you doing?
I just want to protect you!
Look at you, all alone.
No one's here with you for the holidays!
Call the police!
They hit me.
Look at my face, covered in bruises.
- I'm the victim here! - I was just doing the right thing.
- Doing the right thing. - They have an affair!
Let me tell you,
We folks from the Northeast are all good guys!
Miss Wen, don't worry.
Our people
just carefully checked your place.
We didn't find
any cameras at the scene.
You can go home and feel safe now.
If you're still worried,
should we send an officer
to escort you home?
No need.
Thank you.
You're all alone.
No one will care
what happens to you!
You want to sleep?
Come,
You were just saying you wanted to sleep.
It's not your fault.
Take care of yourself and the kid.
Mom,
whose fault is it?
Was it my fault?
Yifan?
Qiao,
Why are you here so late?
I came to give you the bracelet.
Come on in.
Oh, Yifan is here.
- Aunty. - Come on, have some fruit.
Yifan is here!
Yifan is here.
- Hello! - Come in!
Take a seat!
Come in!
Are you really okay?
Can I stay here tonight?
Of course, no problem.
I need to leave now.
Uncle Zheng drove me here.
He's waiting outside.
I can't let him wait too long.
Call me if anything comes up.
I'll call you back later.
Mom,
I'm begging you.
Please, I beg you.
Help me.
Do you feel okay to go home?
Please don't leave me again.
Little rascal, hurry up and come out.
I can't hold it anymore.
You've been in there for ages.
Wushuang, Wuye, time to eat!
Coming.
Yifan,
come out for breakfast!
Good morning, sis.
Good morning.
Yifan, you're awake.
Come out for breakfast!
Let's go, time to eat.
Hurry. Sit here.
Okay.
Eat up.
Hello, Grandpa.
Come on, sit down.
Little rascal,
I'm telling you,
you better come out quickly
next time you use the bathroom.
I know.
Make sure you remember!
You two, move quickly.
Why are you sitting in my spot again?
Go sit over there.
Hurry up!
Come on, Yifan.
Help yourself
and eat up.
Thank you, Aunty.
Have this lychee-flavored drink.
It'll keep you looking young.
- I want this one. - You want this one?
Don't be shy. Just eat up.
Move up a little.
This big family is really great.
What's so great about it?
If you keep acting so slowly, you'll miss the dishes.
Come over often, alright?
I will make you breakfast every day.
Thanks, Aunty.
Look at you, your studies are great,
and your work is great too.
Hello?
Yifan,
Mr. Gan and Ms. Qian asked us
to arrive on time today!
I've already arrived.
- Got it. - Hurry up!
[Nanwu TV Station]
She's here!
She's here!
What's going on?
Why are you here so early?
Fu Zhuang.
Let's congratulate Yifan.
A round of applause!
Congratulations, Yifan!
Congratulations, Yifan!
Hurry!
What's going on?
Yifan,
This news is just like your name:
self-made
and extraordinary.
Today, you're the star.
[For Doing a Good Deed]
Lin,
interview her properly later.
- Okay. - She's the headline of today's front page.
Alright.
It's about the car accident days ago.
Miss Wen Yifan,
this certificate of honor
is to commend you
for your actions at the car accident scene.
You remained fearless
and selflessly extended a helping hand.
This is truly deserving of recognition!
Let's give her a round of applause!
We're now at Nanwu TV Station.
Wen Yifan,
can you describe
what the scene was like at that time?
Tell us
how did you change the minds
of the couple running an illegal business?
Well
At that moment, maybe it was another version of me
who acted that bravely.
Most of the time,
I didn't know where she was hiding.
It was just a gut reaction.
They were eventually moved by you
and turned themselves in.
It was instinct?
Yifan,
can you tell us in detail
how you gathered
such huge courage?
It was
just a natural reaction.
It's okay.
Now, get ready again.
I'll interview you again later.
Officer,
can I interview you?
Sure.
Let's go over there.
By the way, help us promote our show,
First News.
Ms. Qian.
Come with me for the New Year's Eve
live broadcast.
So, I've been formally hired?
Are you planning to leave?
Everyone, let me announce something.
This year's New Year's Eve broadcast
will be planned and executed by Team C.
Other teams, please cooperate.
Did you all hear that?
[Happy New Year]
[Happy New Year]
[Happy New Year]
[Happy New Year]
[Happy New Year]
Excuse me, let us through!
[Nanwu TV Station]
Thank you!
Watch out!
Be careful!
I really didn't expect
so many people at the square for New Year's Eve.
Yeah.
I haven't seen this kind of atmosphere in a while.
This is the vibe New Year's Eve should have.
I heard a lot of people are confessing today.
Really?
You've got quite the big belly.
Who are you expecting to confess to you?
You can't say it like that.
Just because I haven't met someone new
doesn't mean I won't meet an old love.
I had a lot of people chasing me back then.
Alright.
You're about to become a mom.
Why are you still thinking about old loves?
Just focus on driving.
But have you heard of Murphy's Law?
The more you don't want something to happen,
the more likely it is to happen.
Today is New Year's Eve.
I believe all miracles
will happen!
Yifan, what are you doing?
What's wrong, Yifan?
Not feeling well?
Could it be you ran into an old love?
Come on, stop thinking about old loves.
Don't waste time.
He's here too.
Are we almost there?
Almost.
The place should be right ahead.
Did he see me just now?
[Happy New Year]
"Tipsy Night"
New Year's Eve Special Sale.
Three-Degree Drinks on sale.
Free for ladies!
Miss, would you like to have a drink?
It's free for ladies.
Handsome,
you should have one too.
How did it end up like this?
What's wrong with this?
I'm getting double pay tonight!
Would you like to try it too?
It's really good.
No, thanks. I'm working.
Do you have a mask?
What's wrong?
I forgot to bring it.
I have one. Here you go.
Aren't you cold, wearing so little?
A little.
Warm up.
You're so sweet to me!
I'll go take care of things first.
I'll contact you later.
- Bye. - Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
"Tipsy Night"
Everyone, hurry and get into position.
The New Year countdown is about to start.
Time waits for no one.
Yifan, let me do it.
Fu Zhuang, hurry up.
Go find the camera position.
Madam, I'll go to the restroom first.
I'll be back soon.
Alright.
Go ahead.
Such a long line.
Why don't you
wait here for your sister?
I'll go find your dad first.
She needs me to accompany her here?
With so many people around,
she needs protection.
Besides,
I also want to have some alone time with your dad.
So, why did you ask me to come out?
Take care of my sister?
You should've figured that earlier,
then I wouldn't try hard
to come up with reasons
to make you come out like now.
Just talk with her for a bit.
I see
she's got a lot of pressure
with the college entrance exam preparation.
She's lost quite a bit of weight.
Go ahead.
Little rascal.
What's up?
I heard you've been under a lot of pressure lately.
No, I'm not.
Is it just because of the exam preparation?
I told you, no!
Why worry so much?
I didn't study back then
but I still got into Nanwu University.
Your potential isn't as good as mine,
but anyway,
you can still study abroad.
Sang Yan actually replied to my message!
The group message I sent him before
has never been replied to.
I thought he wasn't using this WeChat anymore.
The Nanwu University you worked so hard to get into,
I could get into without breaking a sweat.
[Happy New Year]
I didn't get it.
So it wasn't a group message.
[Sang Yan]
[WeChat Moments]
Turns out he blocked me.
You don't want to hear me talk, huh?
Come on,
talk to your real sister.
When did I get a real sister?
Jiaxu, Happy New Year.
Zhi, Happy New Year.
He's your real brother, right?
Help me with the queue.
Sorry.
[Sang Yan]
[Happy New Year!]
[Send]
[Send to 36 friends; Send]
[Happy New Year!]
[Who can see it; Private, only myself]
[Modified]
[Sang Yan: ?]
[Sang Yan: ?]
[Do you know who I am?]
[Sang Yan]
[It's fine if you're not happy.]
Excuse me.
Hello.
Let me through.
Thank you.
What's going on?
Yifan,
if you had come later,
you'd only see
my frozen dead body.
Well, thanks then.
I'm actually short on topics.
It's so cold.
Warm up your hands.
Thanks, Yifan.
Let's interview some street performers later.
Okay, sure.
Our reporters are currently at True Love Square,
where the New Year's Eve fireworks
will be held.
It's getting closer to midnight.
The place is already packed with people.
Everyone's looking forward to the new year's arrival.
Today, we're lucky to interview
the director of Youguang Drama.
Can you explain
the meaning of this creation?
What's your New Year's wish?
Not failing my exams!
I hope my deskmate becomes my girlfriend!
You just said it to the camera?
Aren't you afraid your parents will see?
Miss,
can I redo this one?
New Year's almost here.
Can you tell us your New Year's wish?
Can you play fewer games and spend more time with me?
What kind of New Year's wish is that?
Fu Zhuang, did you hear that?
The countdown's about to begin.
Get ready to capture some close-up shots of the fireworks.
Alright, thanks to both of you.
Happy New Year!
Thanks for your hard work.
You're welcome, Yifan.
I'll go ahead.
Ten!
Nine!
Eight!
Seven!
Six!
Five!
Four!
Three!
Two!
One!
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
Sorry.
Happy New Year.
Did he say that to me?
[Episode 1]
[Goodbye, Wen Yifan]
[The story is not over yet]
♪The dust of lies and your wounds♪
♪All hide in your eyes♪
♪Jot down the wishes you've made before♪
♪Going through it all, will you cherish my heart♪
♪Which belongs only to you♪
Three!
Two!
One!
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year.
Thanks, bro!
You too, Happy New Year!
Thanks for what?
Aren't you wishing me a Happy New Year?
Stop getting too full of yourself.
I wasn't talking to you.
Bro
♪Don't you ever hide♪
♪This time?♪
♪Even the strongest heart♪
♪Can waver♪
♪And doubt its fire♪
♪But you never lost faith in me♪
♪In every battle, every dream I chased♪
♪There is meaning in every step I made♪
♪Through the storm, through the endless night♪
♪You were there, shining like a light♪
♪Warm and bright♪
♪Standing right by my side♪
♪It was you, striding toward me through the storm♪
♪It was you, always cheering me on♪
♪The road is rough♪
♪The rain won't stop♪
♪But with you here♪
♪I fear no dark♪
♪Every thought, every memory is filled with you♪
♪Marking our youth with every step we took♪
♪When the downpour falls from the sky♪
♪You're the one holding out an umbrella for me♪
♪When the white dove brings the news♪
♪You're the first I want to tell♪
♪I won't give up. I'll stay right here with you♪
♪It was you, striding toward me through the storm♪
♪It was you, always cheering me on♪
♪The road is rough♪
♪The rain won't stop♪
♪But with you here♪
♪I will never give up♪
♪You are my courage, my hope for the sky beyond♪
♪You are my light, shining through every night♪
♪Even if I have to walk alone someday♪
♪I'll never truly be on my own♪
♪'Cause knowing you're here♪
♪I can brave the dark ahead♪
[Huge thanks to everyone involved and to all the fans of The First Frost!]
[Treat yourself well, and the world will hold more love for you!]