The First Frost (2025) s01e03 Episode Script
Episode 3
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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]
Why's the power out?
Alright.
Everyone, quiet down.
I can't find anything.
- There's a ghost! - Who?
Who's there?
Are you crazy?
Why are you pretending to be a ghost at this hour?
Why'd you push me?
What are you doing?
You don't even take a moment to check yourself.
You're the one who looks like a ghost.
Say that again!
- She's no longer just a pretty face. - Alright.
It's fine.
Alright.
Everyone, stop causing a scene.
The power won't come back anytime soon.
You can go back for now.
Why were you making such a fuss?
Alright, stop it.
What are you staring at?
Let's go.
Everyone, disperse.
I'm looking at the moon.
Really?
You're looking at that Pretty Face Wen, aren't you?
She's your romantic interest, right?
The power's back on.
What are you looking at?
My romantic interest.
You heard that?
Su Haoan has a big mouth.
He's just talking nonsense.
This should be
a good word, right?
Thank you.
Can't you see it?
I can.
It's clearer this way.
[Episode 3]
[Everyone Needs a Romantic Interest]
[8 years later]
Lin.
Fan.
What's wrong?
Why do you look so messy?
Something happened at my old place.
Sorry, Lin.
Sorry to bother you so late.
It's okay.
Hurry, come in.
Fan,
I forgot to tell you
No cats allowed.
I'm allergic to cat fur.
Can I keep it in the room?
Is it okay if I put it in the room, Lin?
Don't worry. It won't run around.
But the fur will fly everywhere.
Every time you open and close the door,
the air circulates
and the fur just floats out.
Forget it.
We'll deal with it today.
Tomorrow, you can send it to your friend's place.
By the way,
I forgot to ask you.
How did you get back?
I saw Sang Yan.
He gave me a ride.
You asked him to give you a ride?
He didn't offer to take you?
He didn't need to, right?
Don't do that next time.
He must be really happy now.
He's probably bragging to his friends.
Look,
you're his romantic interest.
He couldn't get you back then.
And now?
Now, you're the one chasing him.
He probably thinks,
"I'll play with you for a while.
Once I get bored,
I'll dump you."
Take my word,
nowadays, rich guys all follow the same routine.
Or don't blame me for not warning you later.
Got it.
I've stuck the important notes on the fridge.
Remember to read them.
Good night.
Good night, Lin.
[Co-living Notes]
[Nanwu TV Station]
I'll take this, Yifan.
You've been waiting for a while, huh?
Here are some flowers for you.
Thank you.
And a gift for you.
Get in the car.
Looks like she's found another long-term meal ticket.
[Uptown Flower City]
Be good at Qiao's place.
Don't worry.
I'll definitely feed it until it's nice and plump.
Alright, no more.
Enough.
You greedy cat.
Come on.
- Here are its toys - Haven't we already
- and all other stuff. - made it really clear?
If anything happens, just give me a call.
We've broken up.
You're not my boyfriend,
and I'm not your girlfriend.
I'll see what she looks like.
Qiao.
Qiao.
No!
But when we had dinner that day,
we already talked about it.
You're great, and I'm great too.
So we should just break up peacefully.
No, what do you want?
Didn't I already buy you everything?
I bought the bags you wanted,
even the most hard-to-find ones.
I don't care about those bags.
Take those bags with you.
Those bags are yours.
I gave them to you.
You can throw them away or sell them. It's up to you.
Fine.
Then I'll sell them to you.
I'll sell them cheap, half price.
I'll send them back to you right now.
Don't forget to pay me half the money!
Fan!
Fan!
Lin.
I need to pack some bags.
Can you help me call a courier later?
I'll give you the address.
Can you deliver it?
I can.
Okay.
Alright.
Lin,
my friend can help you deliver.
You can just place the order on your phone.
Really?
Yeah, I can help you with that.
They'll be delivered tonight.
Thank you, pretty girl.
Are you a courier?
Pretty much.
Is this the address?
Yes.
Alright.
It's done.
Thanks.
I'll help you pack.
Okay, let's go!
Coming.
Hello.
Lin.
Your boyfriend
Your ex-boyfriend's here.
Lin.
Stay right there!
Don't come over here.
We're not a couple anymore.
I don't care about those bags.
I truly care about our relationship.
I don't care about those bags either.
I really want to return them
to you.
But weren't we just
happily having dinner together?
Don't you understand what a farewell dinner means?
Pretty girl!
Yes!
These are the bags.
Just these two boxes.
Alright.
Help me deliver them there.
Right there.
Could you show me the pick-up code, please?
Sorry.
Could you show me the pick-up code, please?
Only then will the order be completed.
I'm not accepting the order.
Do you know why I bought you bags?
Why I bought you clothes?
Why I bought you whatever you wanted?
Because you can afford to buy them
and I'm qualified to accept them.
During the pursuit,
that's an exchange of goods and services.
That's because I love you.
That word "love,"
of course, can't be weighed or counted.
But it's because I love you
that these bags bear value.
So now that I don't love you,
do these bags have no value anymore?
Just take them.
Consider it me begging you.
Alright?
By the way,
I can actually deliver them to your door.
1748
Alright, thank you.
Please throw these bags away for me.
I'll pay the money.
Thirty, right?
Have you heard Wang Linlin is leaving?
Seems like she has landed
a big client in the ad department.
No wonder she took time off for New Year's Eve.
The last time I saw a car picking her up,
it switched from a Porsche to a Ferrari.
I wish I could drive a Ferrari too.
Your eavesdropping skills are terrible.
Me?
What do you mean, eavesdropping?
Aren't the three of us a combo?
What's something I can't hear?
You two can't leave me out.
Fine.
What's the point of relying on a man?
Relying on ourselves is the best.
Are you stupid?
You're pregnant and still breaking up with him?
Before breaking up, shouldn't you
at least try to get some child-supporting funds?
I'm talking about Lin.
- Why are you dragging me into this? - Where are the house keys?
Did you forget to leave them for me?
I'm mentioning this for your own good.
Sorry.
Let me know when you have time,
and I'll bring them to you.
Think about it.
When your baby's born,
don't you
need child-supporting money?
Don't you need all sorts of things?
All that messy stuff.
Let me tell you,
I am an independent woman
in terms
of thoughts and finances.
I didn't lose them, did I?
Listen,
I started dating in first grade.
You've had a girlfriend since first grade?
Oh, senior.
Do you know why you're single now?
It's because of a word:
immaturity.
How do you know I'm single?
[Sang Yan]
I'm still in touch with her.
Who knows, maybe we'll get married one day.
How are they with him?
Did you purposely leave them with me?
I suggest not using
the same trick a second time.
Why didn't he return them to me in the first place?
Did he want to take the opportunity to make a point,
saying I'm being clingy?
So, they're at your place?
Let me know when you're free.
I'll go get them.
Sorry for bothering you again.
After work, come over to Overtime.
Do you have time tonight?
Let's have dinner together.
I have time.
Me, too.
Where should we eat?
Overtime.
So,
is this overtime or dinner?
[Overtime]
Turns out
Overtime is how they call this place.
Looks like
this meal isn't just a casual one.
Thanks.
I won't keep you any longer.
My colleagues are still waiting for me.
Sorry for bothering you so many times.
Let me know when you're free, I'll treat you to a meal.
I'm free anytime.
How many times do you need to say that?
If I don't agree,
you won't give up, huh?
Since you want to treat,
let's do it tomorrow.
What do you want to eat?
Anything.
Any dietary restrictions?
A lot.
Hotpot?
Spicy.
BBQ?
Too strong.
Sichuan food?
Too spicy.
So, what do you feel like eating?
I'm okay with anything.
I don't have many restrictions.
Anything.
Hey!
Your house exploded!
Speak properly.
Not your house.
It's the house downstairs that exploded.
Do you know how big the fire is?
Your place almost burns down!
You should come back and take a look!
Could you please
call 119 for me?
Thanks.
Your house caught fire.
Aren't you going back to check?
I'm not a firefighter.
I can't help much.
Why go back?
May I ask
where exactly is your house?
Why?
I'm thinking of doing a report.
Could you tell me the name of the complex?
Hello,
Yifan.
I was just looking for you.
There's a fire in Central South Century City.
I'm heading there right now.
Wait for me there.
See you soon.
Central South Century City?
Yes.
Central South Century City.
Alright.
See you soon.
Mr. Yifan's high school classmate,
don't worry too much.
Our report this time
will be comprehensive and objective.
We'll help you defend your rights and recover your losses.
I think it should be this way.
Hello, Officer.
I'd like to ask
where are the affected households?
Over there.
- Those two? - Yes.
Alright, thank you.
Come this way.
You two go interview the rescue personnel first.
Don't disturb their work.
Okay.
Come on.
Hello.
Are you a resident here?
Yes.
We're from the First News program
of Nanwu TV Station.
Can we interview you?
Sure.
Which floor do you live on?
We live on the seventh floor.
I heard a loud bang outside.
It startled me.
I thought it was fireworks.
Someone said a resident on the eighth floor
charged an electric bike
and caused the fire.
The fire spread straight to the ninth floor.
The resident on the ninth floor
was really unlucky.
May I ask
is the resident on the ninth floor at the scene?
And the name?
I think
it's
a handsome guy named Sang.
Is he nearby?
- That's him. - Yes.
Got it.
Thanks.
Hello.
Sorry to disturb you.
Are you the affected resident from the ninth floor?
Yes.
I'm sorry to hear that your place
was hit the hardest
by the fire, correct?
So what?
Do you have any compensation claims?
Through our interview,
we can assist you in defending your rights.
What I mean is,
there's nothing valuable in my home,
so it's fine.
So,
do you have any requests?
No.
Sir!
Wait up.
Well
I totally understand how you feel right now.
After all, it's a fire.
But it's fine you're safe.
I hope through our interview,
we can remind everyone
to be cautious about electric bike fires.
Is there anything you'd like to say now?
I'm happy.
I hope you can be as happy as I am.
What happened to him?
He's probably been shaken up.
Hello.
We're from Nanwu TV.
I heard that your place
was hit the hardest by the fire, correct?
So what?
What I mean is,
there's nothing valuable in my home,
so it's fine.
So, do you have any requests?
I'm happy.
I hope you can be as happy as I am.
[Sang Yan; Happy New Year! It's fine if you're not happy]
Yifan,
your classmate is both unlucky and amazing.
His house got burned down like that,
yet he's so calm.
Go comfort him.
Let him talk to the property management
and the insurance company about compensation.
Don't be too sad.
He doesn't look that sad though.
How do you know
what he is thinking?
By the way,
Ms. Qian's looking for you.
Go see her.
Hurry.
I'll go first.
Morning, Lin.
Morning.
You're up so early.
No, I just came back.
I was out all night, totally exhausted.
Do you still have the energy to work today?
Are you trying to kill me?
How could I have the energy to work?
So, you're not going to work today?
Not planning to.
Don't you think working every day is so tiring?
I'm okay.
You are No.1.
Fan.
Come sit.
I need to talk to you.
Promise me first
that you won't get mad.
As I just put it,
this job is really exhausting.
And the pay is so little.
A month's salary
doesn't even cover the cost of a bag.
I have been fed up with it.
I can't keep going like this.
I'm thinking of quitting today.
My cousin said
he's introduced me to a new job.
It's in Gaozikou.
So
Just wait a second, Lin.
Fan!
Are you mad?
I
It's a bit far from here, you know.
So, you're not planning to live here anymore?
I didn't know it was this far in advance.
If I could stay here,
I would definitely stay here.
I'll definitely find you
a very reliable new roommate.
But
but I just moved in, and now you're leaving?
How am I supposed to handle the rent on my own,
Lin?
I won't take the deposit back.
Consider it as covering one month's rent.
You can live here without worries.
You want a female roommate, right?
I'll definitely ask for your opinion.
If you don't agree,
I won't let her
step foot in this house.
Little girl,
you're really something.
You've made such a big deal out of this.
You've forced everyone to cancel their leases.
Everyone's gone.
Did the fat uncle move too?
It must be related to that incident with you.
It's all your fault.
Was it my fault?
The police have the record.
You can check it out.
With the New Year approaching,
it's not easy to rent this place out.
Who's going to pay for the loss?
Our TV station
is very interested in reporting on housing safety.
If I hadn't kept quiet,
your house would have been in the morning news.
Or do you want your house to be in the news?
Getting a little publicity
might make it easier to rent.
I'm leaving now.
Why is the door unlocked?
Is anyone home?
Hello, I need to report a theft.
Someone's broken into my house!
Uptown Flower City.
Building 7, Apartment 1701.
I don't even know how many people are in there
Sorry,
I mistook him for a thief.
Yes.
Sorry.
It's safe now.
So sorry.
Hey, why are you here?
Same here:
Why are you here?
This is my home.
What do you think I'm doing here?
Hey, Lin.
Who is it?
I've already gone to bed.
It's Wen Yifan.
What's the matter?
Make it short.
I want to ask you something.
Did you give the keys to someone else?
You mean Sang Yan?
I can hardly
find someone to replace me.
If it drags on until next month,
you'll have to pay the full rent.
I'm just worried about you.
Is that so?
Yes.
How will you thank me, bro?
Su Haoan, are you crazy?
It's your first day living with your Goddess Wen,
and you're this angry?
Is that really necessary?
Is your brain still underdeveloped,
or has it never developed?
She's a girl.
Is it appropriate for a guy like me
to live with her?
We agreed, right?
You're supposed to find me a female roommate, Lin.
What's the big deal about male or female?
You asked me to help you find a place,
so I asked you
what your requirements were.
You said just somewhere near Uptown Flower City would be fine.
Do you two have some history?
No.
Then could you ask your girlfriend
to let me know in advance?
And tell her too.
That way we can be prepared.
She treated me like a thief and even called the police.
Can you imagine that?
We agreed, right?
You're supposed to find me a female roommate, Lin.
Fan,
let's talk about it tomorrow morning,
alright?
I really need to sleep now.
Hello?
Can we talk?
Okay.
This
might be a misunderstanding.
How about this?
I'll find a hotel nearby for you,
and you can stay there for one night.
You pay?
Of course, that works.
There should be plenty of budget hotels around here.
I can't stay in cheap places.
Then pick one that suits you.
I'll pay for it.
Just find a place as soon as you can.
You're handling this quite well.
Someone like you
probably isn't used to sharing a place, right?
Let's not make things worse.
Moving all your stuff back and forth would be such a bother.
How do you know I don't like it?
Isn't sharing a place all about lacking money?
Your financial situation is great.
You shouldn't settle for less.
My house burned down,
and I spent all the money on repairs.
So no, I don't have any left.
Don't you still own a restaurant bar?
Honestly,
it doesn't make much money.
My schedule's really irregular.
I often work overtime.
I'm afraid it might disturb your rest.
Then I hope you'll be quieter
when you get back.
I have a cat too.
What's wrong with a cat?
Cats shed fur.
They also meow a lot.
Plus, it's a stray cat,
not a house cat.
I'm worried it might scratch you.
You don't like cats, do you?
I don't like them, that's true.
See? I told you we're not suitable
We're not suitable to live together.
We're of the opposite sex.
Living together isn't convenient.
You probably don't want
to overthink
everything
and feel uncomfortable
at home, right?
Wen Yifan,
your attitude is quite interesting.
What do you mean?
Do you think
I'm still hung up on you,
still trying to cling to you like before?
I didn't mean that.
So, I'm that sentimental in your eyes?
You misunderstood me.
Anyway, I've already moved my things in.
I can't be bothered with it.
Give me three months.
After my house is done,
I'll move out right away.
But you have only one suitcase here.
During these three months,
please don't try to get close to me.
Alright, stop making excuses.
Could it be that I was wrong?
The person who can't let go
is you.
How could that be?
You're overthinking.
I wouldn't dare to try anything with you.
The reason I'm saying all this
is just to make things clear.
Got it.
Then don't overthink it.
How about
Enough.
Got it.
How about this?
You stay here tonight.
We'll both think about it.
And we'll talk about it tomorrow
after I finish work.
When do you finish work?
Not sure.
I'll try to be back before eight.
Okay.
Then how about
you sleep with me tonight?
Did you say that wrong
or did you just speak your mind?
What I mean is,
you can sleep in the master bedroom.
Good night.
You really think
I am so mild and ordinary?
You'll soon see
how explosive I can be.
[Lin, let's see tomorrow?]
Sang Yan.
How could he leave the keys behind?
[Where did you sleep last night?]
Fan,
you've been waiting a long time, huh?
Did you order?
I'll order for you too.
Their ice cream is really good.
Lin.
Waiter, I want
Let's talk about the new roommate situation.
I just don't get it.
What's wrong with sharing with Sang Yan?
I've said it I want a female roommate.
What's the big difference there?
How did you promise me at first?
Do you think he still likes you just because
of that "romantic interest" stuff?
Keep it to yourself.
I heard from Su Haoan
that Sang Yan never had
a girlfriend in college.
He hung out with a guy called Duan Jiaxu
all the time.
Doesn't that have anything to do
with our talk?
I just wanted to tell you
there are lots of advantages
to sharing with a male roommate.
He can help with heavy work.
He might even chip in more for rent.
If you use his things,
he won't make a fuss.
I don't need that, Lin.
I had a previous boyfriend.
We started dating after being roommates.
Even if it's not Sang Yan,
I think you should also find a male roommate.
Maybe
you'll no longer be single.
Does the client in the ad department with the Ferrari
know about your new roommate?
Does he know that on New Year's Eve,
you went to the hot springs with someone
who drives a Porsche?
Or about your cousin who's helping you find a job?
They should all be pretty familiar with each other,
because they're all your cousins, right?
What do you mean by that?
What does that have to do with you?
Since you think sharing with Sang Yan is so great,
why not go live with him?
More cousins as roommates
wouldn't hurt you.
Fine, Wen Yifan,
I didn't expect you to be so sharp-tongued.
I'm done.
You can go ahead and order the ice cream now.
A male roommate?
You're acting so nervous.
Seems like there's something fishy going on.
What fishy thing?
I'm asking you!
Is he young?
Can I see a photo?
His Moments are empty.
No photos.
Is the profile picture really him?
Not really.
Plus, he hasn't confirmed
whether he will actually move in.
Well, let's try to get him to.
If he's a good person,
at least he'll provide some protection.
His character is definitely good.
At least, until I agreed,
he was very respectful toward me.
[Where did you sleep last night?]
Where should we talk today?
Should we find a place
or talk at the house?
[Where should we talk today?]
[Should we find a place or talk at the house?]
[8 p.m. at your place]
I'm dressing so casually.
Is it suitable?
The door wasn't locked.
Why didn't you bring the keys last night?
I saw you didn't sleep in your room.
Where did you sleep?
At a hotel.
A five-star one.
How much was it per night?
Aren't you here to talk?
Let's talk.
Have you made up your mind?
Have you thought it through?
I
I agree for you to move in.
Honestly, my requirements for a roommate
aren't that high.
I only hope
its character is good,
and we won't interfere with each other.
Are you that trusting of me?
There's nothing I'm worried about.
But I'm a bit worried about you.
There's nothing that should make you worry.
If there's no problem, let's talk about the details.
For example?
Before leaving,
Lin gave me the landlord's WeChat.
The house is rented under her name.
The lease has six months left.
Got it.
Then, about this house,
the rent is 7,000 a month.
If you take the master bedroom,
the bigger room
with a private bathroom,
is 4,000 okay?
Sounds reasonable.
So, that works?
Yes.
Now, about the deposit,
it's one month's rent.
Right now, I'm covering it.
If you move in,
we'll split it evenly.
No problem.
Then, there are the utilities and other fees.
My idea is
we both contribute a little to the fund,
so we don't need to calculate it every month.
Just give me the total when needed.
Anything else?
That's about it
for the money part.
Okay.
Then I'll send you
the details and total later.
Alright.
Wait a minute.
Because I don't have much experience
sharing a place with a man,
and the past experiences
weren't that great,
even though you'll only be here for three months,
I think we should discuss
our expectations in advance.
Is that okay?
No problem.
You go first.
For example
For example
For example, keep quiet
when the other roommate is resting.
Alright.
The second is to maintain cleanliness.
Whoever makes a mess, cleans it up.
Got it, understood.
The third point is
The third one is
no nudity in public spaces.
You really wish, huh?
The fourth?
The fourth
and the last point is
If you want to bring a friend home,
you must get the other roommate's permission,
whether they're men or women.
Do you have a girlfriend?
What I mean is,
if you have a girlfriend,
let her know in advance
about our co-living situation
to avoid any misunderstandings.
I don't have a girlfriend.
But,
don't get too happy yet.
I just don't want to date.
Fine.
Then if you start dating
during our time living together,
we'll talk about it.
Of course,
if I start dating,
I'll let you know too.
Not interested.
That's all I have to say. Anything to add?
We'll talk about it later.
I'll take this room?
Before Lin left,
this place was already cleaned.
Check if there is anything else
you're not happy with.
I'll fix it.
This is the kitchen.
There are lots of cabinets.
There are two levels here.
We can each take one level.
Alright.
You're taller,
so you can take the top level.
Sounds good.
This one here
is the dishwasher.
I'm familiar with dishwashers.
I know how to use the oven too.
Sorry.
That's the range hood.
I know.
No need to go into so much details.
I've checked this place before.
This is the guest bathroom.
Since your room has an en-suite,
this one is for me.
May I come in?
Sure.
But my room is a bit small.
Feel free to look around.
This room's pretty good.
I'll take it.
Why?
Your room has a balcony
and a private bathroom.
But this room is a bit small,
and the lighting isn't great.
Although it's smaller,
please move into that one.
Do you think 4,000 is too expensive?
But 3,000 is already my limit.
You're still at 3,000.
You don't need to pay more.
That's not right.
How can you pay more and get the smaller room?
This won't work.
Whether the room is good is my decision,
not the house's.
But even an idiot knows
to stay in a good room.
So I'm not an idiot.
Is he purposely
giving me the bigger room?
[Episode 3]
[Everyone Needs a Romantic Interest]
[You're my romantic interest]
I'm sorry.
[The story is not over yet]
I heard that your place
was hit the hardest by the fire, correct?
So what?
What I mean is,
there's nothing valuable in my home,
so it's fine.
[Wen Yifan: I'll come find you.]
[Where are you? Call me back when you see the message.]
[Did you get your acceptance letter?]
[Reply to the message. I'll come find you.]
♪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]
Why's the power out?
Alright.
Everyone, quiet down.
I can't find anything.
- There's a ghost! - Who?
Who's there?
Are you crazy?
Why are you pretending to be a ghost at this hour?
Why'd you push me?
What are you doing?
You don't even take a moment to check yourself.
You're the one who looks like a ghost.
Say that again!
- She's no longer just a pretty face. - Alright.
It's fine.
Alright.
Everyone, stop causing a scene.
The power won't come back anytime soon.
You can go back for now.
Why were you making such a fuss?
Alright, stop it.
What are you staring at?
Let's go.
Everyone, disperse.
I'm looking at the moon.
Really?
You're looking at that Pretty Face Wen, aren't you?
She's your romantic interest, right?
The power's back on.
What are you looking at?
My romantic interest.
You heard that?
Su Haoan has a big mouth.
He's just talking nonsense.
This should be
a good word, right?
Thank you.
Can't you see it?
I can.
It's clearer this way.
[Episode 3]
[Everyone Needs a Romantic Interest]
[8 years later]
Lin.
Fan.
What's wrong?
Why do you look so messy?
Something happened at my old place.
Sorry, Lin.
Sorry to bother you so late.
It's okay.
Hurry, come in.
Fan,
I forgot to tell you
No cats allowed.
I'm allergic to cat fur.
Can I keep it in the room?
Is it okay if I put it in the room, Lin?
Don't worry. It won't run around.
But the fur will fly everywhere.
Every time you open and close the door,
the air circulates
and the fur just floats out.
Forget it.
We'll deal with it today.
Tomorrow, you can send it to your friend's place.
By the way,
I forgot to ask you.
How did you get back?
I saw Sang Yan.
He gave me a ride.
You asked him to give you a ride?
He didn't offer to take you?
He didn't need to, right?
Don't do that next time.
He must be really happy now.
He's probably bragging to his friends.
Look,
you're his romantic interest.
He couldn't get you back then.
And now?
Now, you're the one chasing him.
He probably thinks,
"I'll play with you for a while.
Once I get bored,
I'll dump you."
Take my word,
nowadays, rich guys all follow the same routine.
Or don't blame me for not warning you later.
Got it.
I've stuck the important notes on the fridge.
Remember to read them.
Good night.
Good night, Lin.
[Co-living Notes]
[Nanwu TV Station]
I'll take this, Yifan.
You've been waiting for a while, huh?
Here are some flowers for you.
Thank you.
And a gift for you.
Get in the car.
Looks like she's found another long-term meal ticket.
[Uptown Flower City]
Be good at Qiao's place.
Don't worry.
I'll definitely feed it until it's nice and plump.
Alright, no more.
Enough.
You greedy cat.
Come on.
- Here are its toys - Haven't we already
- and all other stuff. - made it really clear?
If anything happens, just give me a call.
We've broken up.
You're not my boyfriend,
and I'm not your girlfriend.
I'll see what she looks like.
Qiao.
Qiao.
No!
But when we had dinner that day,
we already talked about it.
You're great, and I'm great too.
So we should just break up peacefully.
No, what do you want?
Didn't I already buy you everything?
I bought the bags you wanted,
even the most hard-to-find ones.
I don't care about those bags.
Take those bags with you.
Those bags are yours.
I gave them to you.
You can throw them away or sell them. It's up to you.
Fine.
Then I'll sell them to you.
I'll sell them cheap, half price.
I'll send them back to you right now.
Don't forget to pay me half the money!
Fan!
Fan!
Lin.
I need to pack some bags.
Can you help me call a courier later?
I'll give you the address.
Can you deliver it?
I can.
Okay.
Alright.
Lin,
my friend can help you deliver.
You can just place the order on your phone.
Really?
Yeah, I can help you with that.
They'll be delivered tonight.
Thank you, pretty girl.
Are you a courier?
Pretty much.
Is this the address?
Yes.
Alright.
It's done.
Thanks.
I'll help you pack.
Okay, let's go!
Coming.
Hello.
Lin.
Your boyfriend
Your ex-boyfriend's here.
Lin.
Stay right there!
Don't come over here.
We're not a couple anymore.
I don't care about those bags.
I truly care about our relationship.
I don't care about those bags either.
I really want to return them
to you.
But weren't we just
happily having dinner together?
Don't you understand what a farewell dinner means?
Pretty girl!
Yes!
These are the bags.
Just these two boxes.
Alright.
Help me deliver them there.
Right there.
Could you show me the pick-up code, please?
Sorry.
Could you show me the pick-up code, please?
Only then will the order be completed.
I'm not accepting the order.
Do you know why I bought you bags?
Why I bought you clothes?
Why I bought you whatever you wanted?
Because you can afford to buy them
and I'm qualified to accept them.
During the pursuit,
that's an exchange of goods and services.
That's because I love you.
That word "love,"
of course, can't be weighed or counted.
But it's because I love you
that these bags bear value.
So now that I don't love you,
do these bags have no value anymore?
Just take them.
Consider it me begging you.
Alright?
By the way,
I can actually deliver them to your door.
1748
Alright, thank you.
Please throw these bags away for me.
I'll pay the money.
Thirty, right?
Have you heard Wang Linlin is leaving?
Seems like she has landed
a big client in the ad department.
No wonder she took time off for New Year's Eve.
The last time I saw a car picking her up,
it switched from a Porsche to a Ferrari.
I wish I could drive a Ferrari too.
Your eavesdropping skills are terrible.
Me?
What do you mean, eavesdropping?
Aren't the three of us a combo?
What's something I can't hear?
You two can't leave me out.
Fine.
What's the point of relying on a man?
Relying on ourselves is the best.
Are you stupid?
You're pregnant and still breaking up with him?
Before breaking up, shouldn't you
at least try to get some child-supporting funds?
I'm talking about Lin.
- Why are you dragging me into this? - Where are the house keys?
Did you forget to leave them for me?
I'm mentioning this for your own good.
Sorry.
Let me know when you have time,
and I'll bring them to you.
Think about it.
When your baby's born,
don't you
need child-supporting money?
Don't you need all sorts of things?
All that messy stuff.
Let me tell you,
I am an independent woman
in terms
of thoughts and finances.
I didn't lose them, did I?
Listen,
I started dating in first grade.
You've had a girlfriend since first grade?
Oh, senior.
Do you know why you're single now?
It's because of a word:
immaturity.
How do you know I'm single?
[Sang Yan]
I'm still in touch with her.
Who knows, maybe we'll get married one day.
How are they with him?
Did you purposely leave them with me?
I suggest not using
the same trick a second time.
Why didn't he return them to me in the first place?
Did he want to take the opportunity to make a point,
saying I'm being clingy?
So, they're at your place?
Let me know when you're free.
I'll go get them.
Sorry for bothering you again.
After work, come over to Overtime.
Do you have time tonight?
Let's have dinner together.
I have time.
Me, too.
Where should we eat?
Overtime.
So,
is this overtime or dinner?
[Overtime]
Turns out
Overtime is how they call this place.
Looks like
this meal isn't just a casual one.
Thanks.
I won't keep you any longer.
My colleagues are still waiting for me.
Sorry for bothering you so many times.
Let me know when you're free, I'll treat you to a meal.
I'm free anytime.
How many times do you need to say that?
If I don't agree,
you won't give up, huh?
Since you want to treat,
let's do it tomorrow.
What do you want to eat?
Anything.
Any dietary restrictions?
A lot.
Hotpot?
Spicy.
BBQ?
Too strong.
Sichuan food?
Too spicy.
So, what do you feel like eating?
I'm okay with anything.
I don't have many restrictions.
Anything.
Hey!
Your house exploded!
Speak properly.
Not your house.
It's the house downstairs that exploded.
Do you know how big the fire is?
Your place almost burns down!
You should come back and take a look!
Could you please
call 119 for me?
Thanks.
Your house caught fire.
Aren't you going back to check?
I'm not a firefighter.
I can't help much.
Why go back?
May I ask
where exactly is your house?
Why?
I'm thinking of doing a report.
Could you tell me the name of the complex?
Hello,
Yifan.
I was just looking for you.
There's a fire in Central South Century City.
I'm heading there right now.
Wait for me there.
See you soon.
Central South Century City?
Yes.
Central South Century City.
Alright.
See you soon.
Mr. Yifan's high school classmate,
don't worry too much.
Our report this time
will be comprehensive and objective.
We'll help you defend your rights and recover your losses.
I think it should be this way.
Hello, Officer.
I'd like to ask
where are the affected households?
Over there.
- Those two? - Yes.
Alright, thank you.
Come this way.
You two go interview the rescue personnel first.
Don't disturb their work.
Okay.
Come on.
Hello.
Are you a resident here?
Yes.
We're from the First News program
of Nanwu TV Station.
Can we interview you?
Sure.
Which floor do you live on?
We live on the seventh floor.
I heard a loud bang outside.
It startled me.
I thought it was fireworks.
Someone said a resident on the eighth floor
charged an electric bike
and caused the fire.
The fire spread straight to the ninth floor.
The resident on the ninth floor
was really unlucky.
May I ask
is the resident on the ninth floor at the scene?
And the name?
I think
it's
a handsome guy named Sang.
Is he nearby?
- That's him. - Yes.
Got it.
Thanks.
Hello.
Sorry to disturb you.
Are you the affected resident from the ninth floor?
Yes.
I'm sorry to hear that your place
was hit the hardest
by the fire, correct?
So what?
Do you have any compensation claims?
Through our interview,
we can assist you in defending your rights.
What I mean is,
there's nothing valuable in my home,
so it's fine.
So,
do you have any requests?
No.
Sir!
Wait up.
Well
I totally understand how you feel right now.
After all, it's a fire.
But it's fine you're safe.
I hope through our interview,
we can remind everyone
to be cautious about electric bike fires.
Is there anything you'd like to say now?
I'm happy.
I hope you can be as happy as I am.
What happened to him?
He's probably been shaken up.
Hello.
We're from Nanwu TV.
I heard that your place
was hit the hardest by the fire, correct?
So what?
What I mean is,
there's nothing valuable in my home,
so it's fine.
So, do you have any requests?
I'm happy.
I hope you can be as happy as I am.
[Sang Yan; Happy New Year! It's fine if you're not happy]
Yifan,
your classmate is both unlucky and amazing.
His house got burned down like that,
yet he's so calm.
Go comfort him.
Let him talk to the property management
and the insurance company about compensation.
Don't be too sad.
He doesn't look that sad though.
How do you know
what he is thinking?
By the way,
Ms. Qian's looking for you.
Go see her.
Hurry.
I'll go first.
Morning, Lin.
Morning.
You're up so early.
No, I just came back.
I was out all night, totally exhausted.
Do you still have the energy to work today?
Are you trying to kill me?
How could I have the energy to work?
So, you're not going to work today?
Not planning to.
Don't you think working every day is so tiring?
I'm okay.
You are No.1.
Fan.
Come sit.
I need to talk to you.
Promise me first
that you won't get mad.
As I just put it,
this job is really exhausting.
And the pay is so little.
A month's salary
doesn't even cover the cost of a bag.
I have been fed up with it.
I can't keep going like this.
I'm thinking of quitting today.
My cousin said
he's introduced me to a new job.
It's in Gaozikou.
So
Just wait a second, Lin.
Fan!
Are you mad?
I
It's a bit far from here, you know.
So, you're not planning to live here anymore?
I didn't know it was this far in advance.
If I could stay here,
I would definitely stay here.
I'll definitely find you
a very reliable new roommate.
But
but I just moved in, and now you're leaving?
How am I supposed to handle the rent on my own,
Lin?
I won't take the deposit back.
Consider it as covering one month's rent.
You can live here without worries.
You want a female roommate, right?
I'll definitely ask for your opinion.
If you don't agree,
I won't let her
step foot in this house.
Little girl,
you're really something.
You've made such a big deal out of this.
You've forced everyone to cancel their leases.
Everyone's gone.
Did the fat uncle move too?
It must be related to that incident with you.
It's all your fault.
Was it my fault?
The police have the record.
You can check it out.
With the New Year approaching,
it's not easy to rent this place out.
Who's going to pay for the loss?
Our TV station
is very interested in reporting on housing safety.
If I hadn't kept quiet,
your house would have been in the morning news.
Or do you want your house to be in the news?
Getting a little publicity
might make it easier to rent.
I'm leaving now.
Why is the door unlocked?
Is anyone home?
Hello, I need to report a theft.
Someone's broken into my house!
Uptown Flower City.
Building 7, Apartment 1701.
I don't even know how many people are in there
Sorry,
I mistook him for a thief.
Yes.
Sorry.
It's safe now.
So sorry.
Hey, why are you here?
Same here:
Why are you here?
This is my home.
What do you think I'm doing here?
Hey, Lin.
Who is it?
I've already gone to bed.
It's Wen Yifan.
What's the matter?
Make it short.
I want to ask you something.
Did you give the keys to someone else?
You mean Sang Yan?
I can hardly
find someone to replace me.
If it drags on until next month,
you'll have to pay the full rent.
I'm just worried about you.
Is that so?
Yes.
How will you thank me, bro?
Su Haoan, are you crazy?
It's your first day living with your Goddess Wen,
and you're this angry?
Is that really necessary?
Is your brain still underdeveloped,
or has it never developed?
She's a girl.
Is it appropriate for a guy like me
to live with her?
We agreed, right?
You're supposed to find me a female roommate, Lin.
What's the big deal about male or female?
You asked me to help you find a place,
so I asked you
what your requirements were.
You said just somewhere near Uptown Flower City would be fine.
Do you two have some history?
No.
Then could you ask your girlfriend
to let me know in advance?
And tell her too.
That way we can be prepared.
She treated me like a thief and even called the police.
Can you imagine that?
We agreed, right?
You're supposed to find me a female roommate, Lin.
Fan,
let's talk about it tomorrow morning,
alright?
I really need to sleep now.
Hello?
Can we talk?
Okay.
This
might be a misunderstanding.
How about this?
I'll find a hotel nearby for you,
and you can stay there for one night.
You pay?
Of course, that works.
There should be plenty of budget hotels around here.
I can't stay in cheap places.
Then pick one that suits you.
I'll pay for it.
Just find a place as soon as you can.
You're handling this quite well.
Someone like you
probably isn't used to sharing a place, right?
Let's not make things worse.
Moving all your stuff back and forth would be such a bother.
How do you know I don't like it?
Isn't sharing a place all about lacking money?
Your financial situation is great.
You shouldn't settle for less.
My house burned down,
and I spent all the money on repairs.
So no, I don't have any left.
Don't you still own a restaurant bar?
Honestly,
it doesn't make much money.
My schedule's really irregular.
I often work overtime.
I'm afraid it might disturb your rest.
Then I hope you'll be quieter
when you get back.
I have a cat too.
What's wrong with a cat?
Cats shed fur.
They also meow a lot.
Plus, it's a stray cat,
not a house cat.
I'm worried it might scratch you.
You don't like cats, do you?
I don't like them, that's true.
See? I told you we're not suitable
We're not suitable to live together.
We're of the opposite sex.
Living together isn't convenient.
You probably don't want
to overthink
everything
and feel uncomfortable
at home, right?
Wen Yifan,
your attitude is quite interesting.
What do you mean?
Do you think
I'm still hung up on you,
still trying to cling to you like before?
I didn't mean that.
So, I'm that sentimental in your eyes?
You misunderstood me.
Anyway, I've already moved my things in.
I can't be bothered with it.
Give me three months.
After my house is done,
I'll move out right away.
But you have only one suitcase here.
During these three months,
please don't try to get close to me.
Alright, stop making excuses.
Could it be that I was wrong?
The person who can't let go
is you.
How could that be?
You're overthinking.
I wouldn't dare to try anything with you.
The reason I'm saying all this
is just to make things clear.
Got it.
Then don't overthink it.
How about
Enough.
Got it.
How about this?
You stay here tonight.
We'll both think about it.
And we'll talk about it tomorrow
after I finish work.
When do you finish work?
Not sure.
I'll try to be back before eight.
Okay.
Then how about
you sleep with me tonight?
Did you say that wrong
or did you just speak your mind?
What I mean is,
you can sleep in the master bedroom.
Good night.
You really think
I am so mild and ordinary?
You'll soon see
how explosive I can be.
[Lin, let's see tomorrow?]
Sang Yan.
How could he leave the keys behind?
[Where did you sleep last night?]
Fan,
you've been waiting a long time, huh?
Did you order?
I'll order for you too.
Their ice cream is really good.
Lin.
Waiter, I want
Let's talk about the new roommate situation.
I just don't get it.
What's wrong with sharing with Sang Yan?
I've said it I want a female roommate.
What's the big difference there?
How did you promise me at first?
Do you think he still likes you just because
of that "romantic interest" stuff?
Keep it to yourself.
I heard from Su Haoan
that Sang Yan never had
a girlfriend in college.
He hung out with a guy called Duan Jiaxu
all the time.
Doesn't that have anything to do
with our talk?
I just wanted to tell you
there are lots of advantages
to sharing with a male roommate.
He can help with heavy work.
He might even chip in more for rent.
If you use his things,
he won't make a fuss.
I don't need that, Lin.
I had a previous boyfriend.
We started dating after being roommates.
Even if it's not Sang Yan,
I think you should also find a male roommate.
Maybe
you'll no longer be single.
Does the client in the ad department with the Ferrari
know about your new roommate?
Does he know that on New Year's Eve,
you went to the hot springs with someone
who drives a Porsche?
Or about your cousin who's helping you find a job?
They should all be pretty familiar with each other,
because they're all your cousins, right?
What do you mean by that?
What does that have to do with you?
Since you think sharing with Sang Yan is so great,
why not go live with him?
More cousins as roommates
wouldn't hurt you.
Fine, Wen Yifan,
I didn't expect you to be so sharp-tongued.
I'm done.
You can go ahead and order the ice cream now.
A male roommate?
You're acting so nervous.
Seems like there's something fishy going on.
What fishy thing?
I'm asking you!
Is he young?
Can I see a photo?
His Moments are empty.
No photos.
Is the profile picture really him?
Not really.
Plus, he hasn't confirmed
whether he will actually move in.
Well, let's try to get him to.
If he's a good person,
at least he'll provide some protection.
His character is definitely good.
At least, until I agreed,
he was very respectful toward me.
[Where did you sleep last night?]
Where should we talk today?
Should we find a place
or talk at the house?
[Where should we talk today?]
[Should we find a place or talk at the house?]
[8 p.m. at your place]
I'm dressing so casually.
Is it suitable?
The door wasn't locked.
Why didn't you bring the keys last night?
I saw you didn't sleep in your room.
Where did you sleep?
At a hotel.
A five-star one.
How much was it per night?
Aren't you here to talk?
Let's talk.
Have you made up your mind?
Have you thought it through?
I
I agree for you to move in.
Honestly, my requirements for a roommate
aren't that high.
I only hope
its character is good,
and we won't interfere with each other.
Are you that trusting of me?
There's nothing I'm worried about.
But I'm a bit worried about you.
There's nothing that should make you worry.
If there's no problem, let's talk about the details.
For example?
Before leaving,
Lin gave me the landlord's WeChat.
The house is rented under her name.
The lease has six months left.
Got it.
Then, about this house,
the rent is 7,000 a month.
If you take the master bedroom,
the bigger room
with a private bathroom,
is 4,000 okay?
Sounds reasonable.
So, that works?
Yes.
Now, about the deposit,
it's one month's rent.
Right now, I'm covering it.
If you move in,
we'll split it evenly.
No problem.
Then, there are the utilities and other fees.
My idea is
we both contribute a little to the fund,
so we don't need to calculate it every month.
Just give me the total when needed.
Anything else?
That's about it
for the money part.
Okay.
Then I'll send you
the details and total later.
Alright.
Wait a minute.
Because I don't have much experience
sharing a place with a man,
and the past experiences
weren't that great,
even though you'll only be here for three months,
I think we should discuss
our expectations in advance.
Is that okay?
No problem.
You go first.
For example
For example
For example, keep quiet
when the other roommate is resting.
Alright.
The second is to maintain cleanliness.
Whoever makes a mess, cleans it up.
Got it, understood.
The third point is
The third one is
no nudity in public spaces.
You really wish, huh?
The fourth?
The fourth
and the last point is
If you want to bring a friend home,
you must get the other roommate's permission,
whether they're men or women.
Do you have a girlfriend?
What I mean is,
if you have a girlfriend,
let her know in advance
about our co-living situation
to avoid any misunderstandings.
I don't have a girlfriend.
But,
don't get too happy yet.
I just don't want to date.
Fine.
Then if you start dating
during our time living together,
we'll talk about it.
Of course,
if I start dating,
I'll let you know too.
Not interested.
That's all I have to say. Anything to add?
We'll talk about it later.
I'll take this room?
Before Lin left,
this place was already cleaned.
Check if there is anything else
you're not happy with.
I'll fix it.
This is the kitchen.
There are lots of cabinets.
There are two levels here.
We can each take one level.
Alright.
You're taller,
so you can take the top level.
Sounds good.
This one here
is the dishwasher.
I'm familiar with dishwashers.
I know how to use the oven too.
Sorry.
That's the range hood.
I know.
No need to go into so much details.
I've checked this place before.
This is the guest bathroom.
Since your room has an en-suite,
this one is for me.
May I come in?
Sure.
But my room is a bit small.
Feel free to look around.
This room's pretty good.
I'll take it.
Why?
Your room has a balcony
and a private bathroom.
But this room is a bit small,
and the lighting isn't great.
Although it's smaller,
please move into that one.
Do you think 4,000 is too expensive?
But 3,000 is already my limit.
You're still at 3,000.
You don't need to pay more.
That's not right.
How can you pay more and get the smaller room?
This won't work.
Whether the room is good is my decision,
not the house's.
But even an idiot knows
to stay in a good room.
So I'm not an idiot.
Is he purposely
giving me the bigger room?
[Episode 3]
[Everyone Needs a Romantic Interest]
[You're my romantic interest]
I'm sorry.
[The story is not over yet]
I heard that your place
was hit the hardest by the fire, correct?
So what?
What I mean is,
there's nothing valuable in my home,
so it's fine.
[Wen Yifan: I'll come find you.]
[Where are you? Call me back when you see the message.]
[Did you get your acceptance letter?]
[Reply to the message. I'll come find you.]
♪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!]