The First Frost (2025) s01e04 Episode Script
Episode 4
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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]
I heard that someone saw them holding hands
on the first day of school.
Really?
- For real? - Yes.
Are you serious?
No wonder
they've been late together these past couple of days.
Rumor has it they were already a thing in middle school.
Middle school?
That's interesting.
Yeah.
But isn't that too early for middle schoolers?
Guess that's just the way it is these days.
Girls, let's hurry up.
The boys will be coming in to change soon.
Did you hear
what they said?
Are you just going to let them gossip?
What else can I do?
Do you think those guys
have a crush on you?
Are you
not changing into your sports uniform?
I am.
♪Baby, I want to give my all to you♪
♪No more tears from now on♪
Why are you secretly following me?
I'm following you openly.
Wen Yifan,
do you know
there's a profession called a pacer?
I don't.
A pacer is someone who runs with others to help them train.
♪I'm completely captivated by you♪
I can't go on.
So, are you
my pacer?
You're the one
pacing me.
Can't run anymore?
Your shoelace came undone.
Your shoelace came undone.
♪I love you♪
[Episode 4]
[Rumors]
♪I love you♪
[3063 Days]
[Day 1 of official cohabitation]
Helping with the move, sir?
- Yes, 1701. - Don't move.
Sorry about that, you go first.
What's going on?
Sorry.
What's going on here?
Nothing,
just adding some furniture.
That's quite a lot.
Enjoying the sunshine?
Sorry, this isn't mine.
Your boyfriend told me to put this here.
Did they deliver this to the wrong address?
It was a bundle deal with a discount.
The cat tree was a free add-on.
If you don't need it, feel free to get rid of it.
♪The dust of lies and your wounds♪
♪All hide in your eyes♪
♪Jot down the wishes you've made before♪
♪Will you cherish my heart♪
♪Which belongs only to you♪
♪Don't wander off in your dreams♪
Dian,
Sang Yan got this for you.
♪If I kiss you through light♪
That's a lot.
[18,000. Accept transfer]
♪Can you hold me in your freezing night?♪
♪Don't you ever hide♪
[Accept Transfer]
[520. Accept transfer]
What's this supposed to mean?
Here, play with this.
What's this supposed to mean?
This is the money I'm returning to you.
Why is it such an awkward amount?
[Expense Breakdown]
Don't misunderstand.
This is the expense breakdown.
You sent more than necessary,
so I returned the extra.
Do you
want to double-check?
[18,000 minus 4,000 for deposit, 12,000 for rent,]
[200 for electricity, 90 for water, 105 for internet,]
[200 for property management, and 900 for parking]
Would he think I did it on purpose?
It's okay, I understand.
It's just a miscalculation.
This is beyond embarrassing.
Thanks for reminding me.
Sorry, I
It should have been 505.
I sent 10,
no, 40,
I mean 15 more by mistake.
You can just refund me on WeChat.
Why did I send him 520 and make it look like a love confession?
I'd rather be a fool and send 250 instead.
Qiao.
Mom,
why are you calling when we're both at home?
Is breakfast ready?
You're thinking about breakfast?
You were out all night
and now you want…?
I
was out the whole night?
Mom, I'll hang up now.
I'll be home soon.
Why was the curtain suddenly opened?
How did I end up here?
Who are you?
Why are you here?
How should I know?
What's wrong with you?
Sang Yan,
I guess you're not completely heartless.
I already gave you the pickup code.
I don't want the bag anymore.
You can leave now.
We used to go to the same school,
so I thought I'd check in on you.
Are you okay?
Does drinking like that even taste good?
Don't worry.
That's just how he is after a breakup.
We
are all used to watching him chase after lost causes.
Pass me the drink.
Here's your whiskey.
Go easy on it.
Stop nagging. I can hold my liquor.
Then I'll drink with you.
What do you want?
Where are my clothes?
How would I know where your clothes are?
Where are my clothes?
This is your place. Why are you asking me?
Did
we?
We didn't.
It's all a blur.
I can't remember.
We probably didn't if I don't remember.
We definitely didn't.
I'm sure of it.
Yes. That's good.
What's that supposed to mean?
What?
I could be the one being taken advantage of.
Where's my top?
Did you hide it?
What about my clothes then?
Stop running around my house!
Your place is such a mess.
That's why I told you not to run around.
How did I even get in here?
See?
Please explain
why you're following me.
The driver made me get out of the car.
Wasn't it you who brought me back to your place?
You were throwing up so badly.
[The main entrance to the Upper District]
I just helped you up.
I didn't want you to come with me.
You could have just let me sleep there.
Why did you help me?
Do you think I'm that kind of person?
Of course, I had to help you up,
but I didn't expect you
to cling to me.
[Outside the elevator]
Why did you carry me on your back?
I never said I would carry you.
You got on my back by yourself.
Show me the proof.
- Why are you blaming me? - Keep playing.
Keep playing.
You even asked me to dance.
Look at yourself.
[Inside the elevator]
Honestly,
from what I saw on the footage,
it looked like a mutual thing.
So, why is it
no longer mutual now?
None of your business.
Just keep watching.
[Outside the elevator on the third floor]
Bye.
Our cameras
can only monitor up to here.
What happened
after you closed the door
is out of our hands.
We didn't do anything.
Help yourself.
Dig in.
Why aren't you eating?
You
Is it not to your taste?
No.
I'll eat it.
We've cleared up the misunderstanding.
Come on, let's have a toast.
[Xiang Lang: Qiao, I've landed. Where are you?]
All right, I'll be there soon.
I'm done eating.
I'm off.
On the right.
How do you open this door?
It's probably because of the dry weather lately.
Thanks.
He drinks such high-quality coffee.
Hello, Qiao.
Dian,
I've found you a roommate.
A roommate?
Dian.
Xiang Lang?
Didn't I ask you to hide?
Now there's no surprise.
It's still a surprise.
Qiao, how come
you didn't even tell me?
I told you before, okay?
I've told you several times
that he's coming back.
You just didn't listen to me properly.
I might have accidentally forgotten.
Where are you guys now?
At the airport.
I originally thought of
asking you to come pick him up with me,
but they said they were worried about you being busy with work
and didn't want you to get up so early.
Morning.
Morning.
I did just wake up.
Xiang Lang also needs to rent a place now that he's back.
Maybe you two could be roommates?
I forgot to tell you,
but I found a roommate.
Who is it?
Should we pick a day
to hang out together?
We definitely should.
It's been years.
How about Thursday?
I'm not working that day.
Just don't bail on us.
Don't worry. I won't.
Thursday it is then.
Bye.
Bye.
Love you.
Are you going out?
My old friend, Xiang Lang,
is back in the country.
We were in Class 17 in high school,
and he and Qiao were in Class 15.
The three of us
grew up together in kindergarten.
You must know him, right?
It doesn't ring a bell.
Have you picked a spot for the gathering?
Not yet.
How about Overtime?
Since we're roommates,
you can help bring in more customers.
Has your business gotten so bad
that you need to personally bring in customers?
I've told you before that it's not making much money.
We have to find ways to promote it
and get more customers.
What do you think?
I can give you a roommate discount.
What's the discount?
Let's say
1 percent.
Come again?
1 percent.
How generous.
I'll consider it.
It's decided then.
Thursday.
I've saved you a spot for Thursday.
Honestly, the first time I went to your gastropub,
I spent ages looking for it.
It took me forever to find the Overtime sign.
I didn't exactly want to walk in,
looking at it from the outside.
What do you mean?
I just mean the sign isn't obvious,
and it doesn't really look like a place to eat.
It looks more like a barbershop.
But of course,
that's just my personal opinion.
No need to take it to heart.
Since it was so unnoticeable and so bad,
why did you come in the first place?
Headliner.
Oh, it's because you
I got it.
I'll think about your comment,
but I won't change it.
Thursday, okay?
[First News, All Ears for You]
So, here's the story.
Since she's my roommate,
I didn't feel right saying no,
so I ended up buying these low-quality products from her.
She's clearly taking advantage of me.
I'm going to sue her,
and I won't stop until she loses everything.
A 1 percent discount.
Isn't that taking advantage of me, too?
She swindled all my savings away.
I worked for two years to earn that money.
What's the rush?
She took all of it,
a total of 50,000.
You seem a bit down recently.
Here's a coffee for you.
Thank you, Mr. Zhang.
No worries.
Eat this
to regain some energy.
Isn't eating not allowed in the cutting room?
I call the shots in this room.
Eat.
Thanks.
This software
has a shortcut key.
Here, let me show you.
What are you doing?
I'm sorry, I
Sorry, I'll go find someone to clean this up.
Is that necessary?
Everyone knows what you are like.
Let's go.
Wen,
you've seen the newspaper today, right?
Your article wasn't included.
Sorry, sir.
I'll keep trying my best.
It's actually quite simple.
Do you know
where
the problem lies?
I know,
but I can't do it.
Also, please don't text me
in the middle of the night anymore.
Yifan,
why are you here alone?
Are you okay?
Or have you heard about it?
Heard about what?
Lately, everyone's been gossiping about you.
They say when you were at Yihe Daily,
the boss's wife came after you,
and then the local press blacklisted you.
You couldn't handle it anymore,
so you secretly returned to Nanwu.
Those who spread rumors really overestimate me,
saying I was blacklisted.
Pretty girls always get caught up in rumors like this.
I've told them that it's definitely not true.
You should go explain it to them quickly.
Do you think they'll believe me even if I explain?
You vixen, wait and see how I deal with you today.
Get out of the way!
You're Wen Yifan, aren't you?
You vixen.
You're the one who sent late-night messages
to flirt with my husband, right?
Shameless!
You shameless wretch!
What are you doing with your phone?
Let me tell you.
I won't believe a word you say today!
Take a good look.
It's your husband who's been sending me messages,
and I've never replied with anything inappropriate.
I don't want to hear your nonsense.
You'll see
how I deal with you today.
It takes two to tango.
Keep this up, and you'll make the headlines.
It's clearly the wrongdoer's fault,
yet the victim
bears the blame.
Do you really believe
those words were said unconsciously because he was drunk?
I'll write an investigation report and send it
to the president
and the newly formed supervisory committee.
However, I'm not sure
what the result will be.
Why?
He must have his side of the story.
After all, this isn't the first time.
But if you don't say anything,
they'll assume you're admitting it.
Whether I admit it or not,
they'll only believe
what they want to believe.
Rumors are like wounds.
If you don't pay attention to them,
they'll stop hurting after a while.
Don't worry about me.
I'm fine.
What time is it now?
It's almost three o'clock.
I'll go out for an interview now.
All right, Mr. Chen, let's get started.
Could you walk us through
what happened during the incident?
That night,
my daughter was helping me out
at the snack stall after school.
Three men at a table were drunk.
My daughter's only sixteen,
but they kept harassing her.
At that moment, all I could think
was if they laid a finger on her,
I'd
Dad.
- Are you okay? - Dad.
- Careful. - I'm fine.
Are you all right, Dad?
It's all my fault.
You are hurt because of me.
This injury's nothing.
I'd be heartbroken
if I hadn't kept you safe.
It's because of me.
It's all my fault.
It's not your fault.
Yifan,
this child is only sixteen.
Yet their family had to go through such an ordeal.
It's like misfortune always targets the most vulnerable.
But I filmed everything that happened just now.
That kid was crying, and it was heartbreaking.
Wen Yifan?
It really is you.
How come you're back in Nanwu?
I moved back to Nanwu.
- Yifan, maybe I should - No need.
We're busy right now.
Let's get in touch later.
Who do you think you are?
Who wants to get in touch with you?
Yifan, how about I go back to the car first and sort things out?
You guys can chat.
Thank you.
Why are you back if there's nothing wrong?
Why can't I come back even if nothing's wrong?
I didn't mean it that way.
Don't worry,
I won't be staying at your place now that I'm back in Nanwu.
Let's just pretend we never met today.
As long as you don't say anything, no one will know.
I never said you couldn't come to my place.
You didn't.
Why are you being so annoying?
Fine.
I was at fault back then.
I was young and didn't know better.
I was wrong to ask you to leave my house.
All right.
I don't want to bring up the past,
nor do I think we need to catch up.
That stuff is heavy, right?
Go check on the patient.
Will you go back home for the Spring Festival?
I have to work during the Spring Festival.
All right, let's add each other on WeChat.
No need.
I just want to live my own life.
You
My return to Nanwu has nothing to do with anyone.
I won't stay at your place,
and it's not because I'm afraid of you.
Every decision I make is for myself.
I'm actually busy. I'll get going now.
Dad, look.
It's snowing outside.
It really is snowing.
Pretty, isn't it?
Yes.
Isn't it lovely?
It is.
Are you happy?
Yes.
Let's have a snowball fight later.
It's snowing.
It's snowing.
Let me lift you up.
Jiang, do you know
how you got your nickname?
I don't.
It's because
you were born
on the day of Frost's Descent.
What exactly is Frost's Descent?
Frost's Descent happens
in late September of the lunar calendar,
when the sun
is farther away
from Earth.
It's the day
with the largest temperature difference
between day and night,
making the night
particularly cold.
But I'm afraid of the cold.
Don't be afraid, Jiang,
I'm here.
♪Leaving me lost in the crowd♪
♪Before we met♪
♪Every long night was meaningless♪
When you're cold, just come to me.
I'll hold you tight,
and you won't feel cold anymore.
♪The things we lose will be returned in the end♪
♪All the detours♪
♪Are part of the journey♪
♪What was lost♪
♪Will be regained♪
♪I'll wait for you, so don't worry♪
♪About being late.♪
Wen Yifan,
I have a little flaw
about me.
Only one?
I'm very safety-conscious.
If I don't lock the door before going to bed,
I can't sleep.
I always lock the door.
If you're tired, go ahead and sleep.
I'll lock it if I get back late.
I'm talking about before sleeping.
I remember telling you explicitly
before we started sharing the apartment
that I frequently work overtime
and have an irregular routine. You agreed to it.
Then please let me know
in advance
if you're coming back after 10 p.m.
Why?
It's a matter of mutual respect.
If you don't come back all night,
wouldn't I
have to spend the night in anxiety and fear?
I'll let you know next time.
Can I go rest now?
Who is he?
I forgot to tell you.
He's my friend.
Hi,
I am Duan Jiaxu.
I heard from Su Haoan
that Sang Yan didn't date a single girl during his four years at university.
He spent all his time hanging out with a campus heartthrob
named Duan Jiaxu.
Duan Jiaxu,
I've heard a lot about you.
I also have a flaw:
my safety awareness is stronger than someone else's,
and I remember we have a contract clause.
I don't quite recall.
You should inform me in advance before bringing friends home.
All right.
I remember now.
I'm sorry.
It's okay.
We're still getting used
to living together,
so small mistakes are excusable.
I'll let it slide this time.
You two catch up.
I told you to leave earlier, but you didn't listen.
You even spilled food on your clothes.
So, where do you think we should go on Thursday?
How about Overtime?
It's opened by Sang Yan.
Sang Yan?
You are still in touch?
I only met him recently,
and it was at his gastropub.
So, uh,
I need to tell you something.
Remember I told you I have a roommate?
Well, that roommate
is Sang Yan.
He said if we go to his place, he'll give us a discount.
You're actually sharing a place with Sang Yan?
And what discount do we get?
Let's talk about it when we meet.
I still have to get some work done tonight.
I'm going to log off now.
Wait. How much of a discount are we getting?
1 percent.
1 percent?
I'll log off now. Bye.
Wait, did I hear that right?
Is a 1 percent discount still considered a discount?
Let's go with Dian's choice this time.
We've always picked the places before.
It's rare for her to have an opinion.
You're totally on her side, huh?
Wait until we meet,
I'll crack open her brain
and see what's going on in there.
Why would she share a place with Sang Yan?
I really don't get it.
It's getting late, Qiao.
You should go to bed now.
All right, then.
Goodnight.
Night.
Hello.
Dian, are you ready?
We're here.
You are already here?
So soon? Just give me a moment.
The car isn't allowed to enter,
so I've just parked it at the entrance.
All right, I just finished washing the clothes.
I'll be out as soon as I hang them up.
It's okay. No rush.
Take your time.
Who says there's no rush?
I'm about to die of hunger.
Dian, hurry up.
I'll save your life in a minute. Got to go now.
Hey,
did you save a spot for us at Overtime?
We're going to eat first.
We'll be at Overtime around eight.
Are you heading out too?
When did you change your clothes?
Are you going to the garage?
Well
We haven't reached the basement level yet.
This is the first floor.
[Uptown Flower City]
Let's go.
Dian.
Dian.
It's been a while.
It's been a while.
Why are you two acting shy?
The Nanwu Trio is finally united.
From now on, we'll overcome all obstacles and be invincible.
Who is this?
Is this your boyfriend?
What boyfriend?
This is Xiang Lang.
Xiang Lang.
I remember.
You are from Class 15.
Yes.
- I'm Su Haoan. - Hi.
Sang Yan.
Long time no see.
Didn't we agree that you'd drive your car?
I can't be bothered to drive.
I drove here.
Where do you need to go?
It's fine.
We'll just find somewhere to eat.
Didn't you guys already make plans?
You can go ahead.
We really haven't met in a long time.
We should definitely catch up.
It's been a while since we last met as well.
Why make such a big deal of it?
You're not really close with them.
Even if we're not close, we can still catch up,
right?
Yeah. So you want to go with them, right?
Is it all right?
I don't think so.
I think it's pretty all right.
Where's your car?
Open the door.
Yes, boss.
It's amazing how fate works.
You haven't seen a friend in seven or eight years,
and then you just run into them like this.
If Sang Yan and Wen Yifan can be roommates,
what else is impossible?
Since there are so many of us,
I'll tidy up the car first.
I'll help you.
I know
this is definitely something worth bragging about.
What are you talking about?
There's no need to bring up
our shared rental to everyone.
We'll manage if the five of us squeeze a bit.
This should be all right.
Dian, you sit in the passenger seat
and help me with the navigation.
My legs are too long.
It's uncomfortable sitting in the back.
You can just go straight.
Okay.
It's fine, I'll sit in the back.
Is that okay?
Sure. No worries.
I can't see the road with you like this.
Well, then pay attention to the road.
Have you got a girlfriend?
No.
I still haven't met the person I like.
I just thought of a rumor.
Sang Yan, Xiang Lang, and Wen Yifan,
they said you three were in a love triangle.
Is it true?
It was all just rumors.
It got passed on
and started to sound like it was real.
It simply wasn't true.
What do you mean by "sound like it was real?"
You're really into gossip and just making things up.
What I'm saying is true.
If you don't believe me, ask Sang Yan.
He even got into a fight over it.
I heard from Zhou Zhiming
that Pretty Face Wen doesn't actually like Sang Yan.
She only got together with him
because he kept pursuing her.
So, when she met someone better,
she immediately cheated.
Who's better?
It's Xiang Lang from the class next door.
If I didn't tell you,
would you think Pretty Face Wen is this kind of person?
It's really quite disgusting.
Indeed.
But why?
She thinks being good-looking makes her great.
There are a lot of good-looking people out there.
Surely they won't all act like this.
Let me tell you this.
With an attitude like yours,
what's the point of being pretty?
Apologize.
I'm sorry.
I'm not asking you to apologize.
Zhou Zhiming,
do I need to teach you?
I won't apologize.
I was just joking earlier,
and I'm not the only one saying this.
Joking?
You're a man with such a sharp tongue,
aren't you embarrassed?
Let me make this clear today.
If anyone dares spread such rumors again,
the consequences will be the same as his.
I don't have many hobbies.
I just like holding grudges.
Talk.
Pretty Face Wen
No,
Wen Yifan,
I'm sorry.
It was me who told others you were cheating,
but I had no proof.
I was just making things up.
I won't say it again in the future.
Is that enough?
Can you let me go now?
What about me?
Am I not also a victim?
Sang Yan,
I'm sorry.
Why are you a victim?
Can you spread rumors according to the facts?
What do you mean the other person found someone better
and dumped me?
If I were actually pursuing them that hard,
they'd be completely
captivated by me.
Understand?
Yes.
Louder.
Yes!
Thank you.
He doesn't even know who's better.
Sang Yan has always been
a stickler for details since he was a kid.
He doesn't talk much,
but whenever he does, he's ready to fight.
He has a terrible temper.
I'm all right.
See? He loves hitting others.
Wen Yifan,
I'm sorry
I didn't tell you in advance
about Sang Yan moving in.
I heard it shocked you.
I'll pay for the meal later.
No need.
This has nothing to do with you.
Sang Yan,
did you know in advance
that your roommate would be Dian?
Yes,
that's why I decided to move in.
♪The dust of lies and your wounds♪
[Episode 4]
[I'll Dispel the Rumors for You]
♪Jot down the wishes you've made before♪
I thought of another rumor.
♪Which belongs only to you♪
♪Don't wander off in your dreams♪
[The story is not over yet]
♪My dear, don't say goodbye♪
♪Can you hold me in your freezing night?♪
♪Don't you ever hide♪
♪This time?♪
Why is she still here?
Excuse me.
Excuse me.
Our dance class has booked this slot.
I think I still have ten more minutes left.
She's new here, isn't she?
Who cares whether she is or not?
Her dancing isn't impressive.
I don't know why she's trying so hard.
She's just arrogant.
We booked this dance studio.
Can you leave now?
You're just dancing around by yourself,
taking up all this space.
It's really unnecessary.
Didn't she say there are still ten minutes left?
Also,
who says she's by herself?
She even found someone to help her.
Does she really think she's so great?
So what if you've brought help?
Can you two just take over the whole dance studio?
Who is she?
I've never seen her before.
♪If there are still nightmares, keep me by your side♪
♪I will be your moonlight♪
♪So you can rest peacefully with your eyes closed♪
♪A child who loves to act tough♪
♪Gently coaxing you to slowly unravel♪
♪All the expectations that have been locked away♪
♪My dear, don't say goodbye♪
♪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]
I heard that someone saw them holding hands
on the first day of school.
Really?
- For real? - Yes.
Are you serious?
No wonder
they've been late together these past couple of days.
Rumor has it they were already a thing in middle school.
Middle school?
That's interesting.
Yeah.
But isn't that too early for middle schoolers?
Guess that's just the way it is these days.
Girls, let's hurry up.
The boys will be coming in to change soon.
Did you hear
what they said?
Are you just going to let them gossip?
What else can I do?
Do you think those guys
have a crush on you?
Are you
not changing into your sports uniform?
I am.
♪Baby, I want to give my all to you♪
♪No more tears from now on♪
Why are you secretly following me?
I'm following you openly.
Wen Yifan,
do you know
there's a profession called a pacer?
I don't.
A pacer is someone who runs with others to help them train.
♪I'm completely captivated by you♪
I can't go on.
So, are you
my pacer?
You're the one
pacing me.
Can't run anymore?
Your shoelace came undone.
Your shoelace came undone.
♪I love you♪
[Episode 4]
[Rumors]
♪I love you♪
[3063 Days]
[Day 1 of official cohabitation]
Helping with the move, sir?
- Yes, 1701. - Don't move.
Sorry about that, you go first.
What's going on?
Sorry.
What's going on here?
Nothing,
just adding some furniture.
That's quite a lot.
Enjoying the sunshine?
Sorry, this isn't mine.
Your boyfriend told me to put this here.
Did they deliver this to the wrong address?
It was a bundle deal with a discount.
The cat tree was a free add-on.
If you don't need it, feel free to get rid of it.
♪The dust of lies and your wounds♪
♪All hide in your eyes♪
♪Jot down the wishes you've made before♪
♪Will you cherish my heart♪
♪Which belongs only to you♪
♪Don't wander off in your dreams♪
Dian,
Sang Yan got this for you.
♪If I kiss you through light♪
That's a lot.
[18,000. Accept transfer]
♪Can you hold me in your freezing night?♪
♪Don't you ever hide♪
[Accept Transfer]
[520. Accept transfer]
What's this supposed to mean?
Here, play with this.
What's this supposed to mean?
This is the money I'm returning to you.
Why is it such an awkward amount?
[Expense Breakdown]
Don't misunderstand.
This is the expense breakdown.
You sent more than necessary,
so I returned the extra.
Do you
want to double-check?
[18,000 minus 4,000 for deposit, 12,000 for rent,]
[200 for electricity, 90 for water, 105 for internet,]
[200 for property management, and 900 for parking]
Would he think I did it on purpose?
It's okay, I understand.
It's just a miscalculation.
This is beyond embarrassing.
Thanks for reminding me.
Sorry, I
It should have been 505.
I sent 10,
no, 40,
I mean 15 more by mistake.
You can just refund me on WeChat.
Why did I send him 520 and make it look like a love confession?
I'd rather be a fool and send 250 instead.
Qiao.
Mom,
why are you calling when we're both at home?
Is breakfast ready?
You're thinking about breakfast?
You were out all night
and now you want…?
I
was out the whole night?
Mom, I'll hang up now.
I'll be home soon.
Why was the curtain suddenly opened?
How did I end up here?
Who are you?
Why are you here?
How should I know?
What's wrong with you?
Sang Yan,
I guess you're not completely heartless.
I already gave you the pickup code.
I don't want the bag anymore.
You can leave now.
We used to go to the same school,
so I thought I'd check in on you.
Are you okay?
Does drinking like that even taste good?
Don't worry.
That's just how he is after a breakup.
We
are all used to watching him chase after lost causes.
Pass me the drink.
Here's your whiskey.
Go easy on it.
Stop nagging. I can hold my liquor.
Then I'll drink with you.
What do you want?
Where are my clothes?
How would I know where your clothes are?
Where are my clothes?
This is your place. Why are you asking me?
Did
we?
We didn't.
It's all a blur.
I can't remember.
We probably didn't if I don't remember.
We definitely didn't.
I'm sure of it.
Yes. That's good.
What's that supposed to mean?
What?
I could be the one being taken advantage of.
Where's my top?
Did you hide it?
What about my clothes then?
Stop running around my house!
Your place is such a mess.
That's why I told you not to run around.
How did I even get in here?
See?
Please explain
why you're following me.
The driver made me get out of the car.
Wasn't it you who brought me back to your place?
You were throwing up so badly.
[The main entrance to the Upper District]
I just helped you up.
I didn't want you to come with me.
You could have just let me sleep there.
Why did you help me?
Do you think I'm that kind of person?
Of course, I had to help you up,
but I didn't expect you
to cling to me.
[Outside the elevator]
Why did you carry me on your back?
I never said I would carry you.
You got on my back by yourself.
Show me the proof.
- Why are you blaming me? - Keep playing.
Keep playing.
You even asked me to dance.
Look at yourself.
[Inside the elevator]
Honestly,
from what I saw on the footage,
it looked like a mutual thing.
So, why is it
no longer mutual now?
None of your business.
Just keep watching.
[Outside the elevator on the third floor]
Bye.
Our cameras
can only monitor up to here.
What happened
after you closed the door
is out of our hands.
We didn't do anything.
Help yourself.
Dig in.
Why aren't you eating?
You
Is it not to your taste?
No.
I'll eat it.
We've cleared up the misunderstanding.
Come on, let's have a toast.
[Xiang Lang: Qiao, I've landed. Where are you?]
All right, I'll be there soon.
I'm done eating.
I'm off.
On the right.
How do you open this door?
It's probably because of the dry weather lately.
Thanks.
He drinks such high-quality coffee.
Hello, Qiao.
Dian,
I've found you a roommate.
A roommate?
Dian.
Xiang Lang?
Didn't I ask you to hide?
Now there's no surprise.
It's still a surprise.
Qiao, how come
you didn't even tell me?
I told you before, okay?
I've told you several times
that he's coming back.
You just didn't listen to me properly.
I might have accidentally forgotten.
Where are you guys now?
At the airport.
I originally thought of
asking you to come pick him up with me,
but they said they were worried about you being busy with work
and didn't want you to get up so early.
Morning.
Morning.
I did just wake up.
Xiang Lang also needs to rent a place now that he's back.
Maybe you two could be roommates?
I forgot to tell you,
but I found a roommate.
Who is it?
Should we pick a day
to hang out together?
We definitely should.
It's been years.
How about Thursday?
I'm not working that day.
Just don't bail on us.
Don't worry. I won't.
Thursday it is then.
Bye.
Bye.
Love you.
Are you going out?
My old friend, Xiang Lang,
is back in the country.
We were in Class 17 in high school,
and he and Qiao were in Class 15.
The three of us
grew up together in kindergarten.
You must know him, right?
It doesn't ring a bell.
Have you picked a spot for the gathering?
Not yet.
How about Overtime?
Since we're roommates,
you can help bring in more customers.
Has your business gotten so bad
that you need to personally bring in customers?
I've told you before that it's not making much money.
We have to find ways to promote it
and get more customers.
What do you think?
I can give you a roommate discount.
What's the discount?
Let's say
1 percent.
Come again?
1 percent.
How generous.
I'll consider it.
It's decided then.
Thursday.
I've saved you a spot for Thursday.
Honestly, the first time I went to your gastropub,
I spent ages looking for it.
It took me forever to find the Overtime sign.
I didn't exactly want to walk in,
looking at it from the outside.
What do you mean?
I just mean the sign isn't obvious,
and it doesn't really look like a place to eat.
It looks more like a barbershop.
But of course,
that's just my personal opinion.
No need to take it to heart.
Since it was so unnoticeable and so bad,
why did you come in the first place?
Headliner.
Oh, it's because you
I got it.
I'll think about your comment,
but I won't change it.
Thursday, okay?
[First News, All Ears for You]
So, here's the story.
Since she's my roommate,
I didn't feel right saying no,
so I ended up buying these low-quality products from her.
She's clearly taking advantage of me.
I'm going to sue her,
and I won't stop until she loses everything.
A 1 percent discount.
Isn't that taking advantage of me, too?
She swindled all my savings away.
I worked for two years to earn that money.
What's the rush?
She took all of it,
a total of 50,000.
You seem a bit down recently.
Here's a coffee for you.
Thank you, Mr. Zhang.
No worries.
Eat this
to regain some energy.
Isn't eating not allowed in the cutting room?
I call the shots in this room.
Eat.
Thanks.
This software
has a shortcut key.
Here, let me show you.
What are you doing?
I'm sorry, I
Sorry, I'll go find someone to clean this up.
Is that necessary?
Everyone knows what you are like.
Let's go.
Wen,
you've seen the newspaper today, right?
Your article wasn't included.
Sorry, sir.
I'll keep trying my best.
It's actually quite simple.
Do you know
where
the problem lies?
I know,
but I can't do it.
Also, please don't text me
in the middle of the night anymore.
Yifan,
why are you here alone?
Are you okay?
Or have you heard about it?
Heard about what?
Lately, everyone's been gossiping about you.
They say when you were at Yihe Daily,
the boss's wife came after you,
and then the local press blacklisted you.
You couldn't handle it anymore,
so you secretly returned to Nanwu.
Those who spread rumors really overestimate me,
saying I was blacklisted.
Pretty girls always get caught up in rumors like this.
I've told them that it's definitely not true.
You should go explain it to them quickly.
Do you think they'll believe me even if I explain?
You vixen, wait and see how I deal with you today.
Get out of the way!
You're Wen Yifan, aren't you?
You vixen.
You're the one who sent late-night messages
to flirt with my husband, right?
Shameless!
You shameless wretch!
What are you doing with your phone?
Let me tell you.
I won't believe a word you say today!
Take a good look.
It's your husband who's been sending me messages,
and I've never replied with anything inappropriate.
I don't want to hear your nonsense.
You'll see
how I deal with you today.
It takes two to tango.
Keep this up, and you'll make the headlines.
It's clearly the wrongdoer's fault,
yet the victim
bears the blame.
Do you really believe
those words were said unconsciously because he was drunk?
I'll write an investigation report and send it
to the president
and the newly formed supervisory committee.
However, I'm not sure
what the result will be.
Why?
He must have his side of the story.
After all, this isn't the first time.
But if you don't say anything,
they'll assume you're admitting it.
Whether I admit it or not,
they'll only believe
what they want to believe.
Rumors are like wounds.
If you don't pay attention to them,
they'll stop hurting after a while.
Don't worry about me.
I'm fine.
What time is it now?
It's almost three o'clock.
I'll go out for an interview now.
All right, Mr. Chen, let's get started.
Could you walk us through
what happened during the incident?
That night,
my daughter was helping me out
at the snack stall after school.
Three men at a table were drunk.
My daughter's only sixteen,
but they kept harassing her.
At that moment, all I could think
was if they laid a finger on her,
I'd
Dad.
- Are you okay? - Dad.
- Careful. - I'm fine.
Are you all right, Dad?
It's all my fault.
You are hurt because of me.
This injury's nothing.
I'd be heartbroken
if I hadn't kept you safe.
It's because of me.
It's all my fault.
It's not your fault.
Yifan,
this child is only sixteen.
Yet their family had to go through such an ordeal.
It's like misfortune always targets the most vulnerable.
But I filmed everything that happened just now.
That kid was crying, and it was heartbreaking.
Wen Yifan?
It really is you.
How come you're back in Nanwu?
I moved back to Nanwu.
- Yifan, maybe I should - No need.
We're busy right now.
Let's get in touch later.
Who do you think you are?
Who wants to get in touch with you?
Yifan, how about I go back to the car first and sort things out?
You guys can chat.
Thank you.
Why are you back if there's nothing wrong?
Why can't I come back even if nothing's wrong?
I didn't mean it that way.
Don't worry,
I won't be staying at your place now that I'm back in Nanwu.
Let's just pretend we never met today.
As long as you don't say anything, no one will know.
I never said you couldn't come to my place.
You didn't.
Why are you being so annoying?
Fine.
I was at fault back then.
I was young and didn't know better.
I was wrong to ask you to leave my house.
All right.
I don't want to bring up the past,
nor do I think we need to catch up.
That stuff is heavy, right?
Go check on the patient.
Will you go back home for the Spring Festival?
I have to work during the Spring Festival.
All right, let's add each other on WeChat.
No need.
I just want to live my own life.
You
My return to Nanwu has nothing to do with anyone.
I won't stay at your place,
and it's not because I'm afraid of you.
Every decision I make is for myself.
I'm actually busy. I'll get going now.
Dad, look.
It's snowing outside.
It really is snowing.
Pretty, isn't it?
Yes.
Isn't it lovely?
It is.
Are you happy?
Yes.
Let's have a snowball fight later.
It's snowing.
It's snowing.
Let me lift you up.
Jiang, do you know
how you got your nickname?
I don't.
It's because
you were born
on the day of Frost's Descent.
What exactly is Frost's Descent?
Frost's Descent happens
in late September of the lunar calendar,
when the sun
is farther away
from Earth.
It's the day
with the largest temperature difference
between day and night,
making the night
particularly cold.
But I'm afraid of the cold.
Don't be afraid, Jiang,
I'm here.
♪Leaving me lost in the crowd♪
♪Before we met♪
♪Every long night was meaningless♪
When you're cold, just come to me.
I'll hold you tight,
and you won't feel cold anymore.
♪The things we lose will be returned in the end♪
♪All the detours♪
♪Are part of the journey♪
♪What was lost♪
♪Will be regained♪
♪I'll wait for you, so don't worry♪
♪About being late.♪
Wen Yifan,
I have a little flaw
about me.
Only one?
I'm very safety-conscious.
If I don't lock the door before going to bed,
I can't sleep.
I always lock the door.
If you're tired, go ahead and sleep.
I'll lock it if I get back late.
I'm talking about before sleeping.
I remember telling you explicitly
before we started sharing the apartment
that I frequently work overtime
and have an irregular routine. You agreed to it.
Then please let me know
in advance
if you're coming back after 10 p.m.
Why?
It's a matter of mutual respect.
If you don't come back all night,
wouldn't I
have to spend the night in anxiety and fear?
I'll let you know next time.
Can I go rest now?
Who is he?
I forgot to tell you.
He's my friend.
Hi,
I am Duan Jiaxu.
I heard from Su Haoan
that Sang Yan didn't date a single girl during his four years at university.
He spent all his time hanging out with a campus heartthrob
named Duan Jiaxu.
Duan Jiaxu,
I've heard a lot about you.
I also have a flaw:
my safety awareness is stronger than someone else's,
and I remember we have a contract clause.
I don't quite recall.
You should inform me in advance before bringing friends home.
All right.
I remember now.
I'm sorry.
It's okay.
We're still getting used
to living together,
so small mistakes are excusable.
I'll let it slide this time.
You two catch up.
I told you to leave earlier, but you didn't listen.
You even spilled food on your clothes.
So, where do you think we should go on Thursday?
How about Overtime?
It's opened by Sang Yan.
Sang Yan?
You are still in touch?
I only met him recently,
and it was at his gastropub.
So, uh,
I need to tell you something.
Remember I told you I have a roommate?
Well, that roommate
is Sang Yan.
He said if we go to his place, he'll give us a discount.
You're actually sharing a place with Sang Yan?
And what discount do we get?
Let's talk about it when we meet.
I still have to get some work done tonight.
I'm going to log off now.
Wait. How much of a discount are we getting?
1 percent.
1 percent?
I'll log off now. Bye.
Wait, did I hear that right?
Is a 1 percent discount still considered a discount?
Let's go with Dian's choice this time.
We've always picked the places before.
It's rare for her to have an opinion.
You're totally on her side, huh?
Wait until we meet,
I'll crack open her brain
and see what's going on in there.
Why would she share a place with Sang Yan?
I really don't get it.
It's getting late, Qiao.
You should go to bed now.
All right, then.
Goodnight.
Night.
Hello.
Dian, are you ready?
We're here.
You are already here?
So soon? Just give me a moment.
The car isn't allowed to enter,
so I've just parked it at the entrance.
All right, I just finished washing the clothes.
I'll be out as soon as I hang them up.
It's okay. No rush.
Take your time.
Who says there's no rush?
I'm about to die of hunger.
Dian, hurry up.
I'll save your life in a minute. Got to go now.
Hey,
did you save a spot for us at Overtime?
We're going to eat first.
We'll be at Overtime around eight.
Are you heading out too?
When did you change your clothes?
Are you going to the garage?
Well
We haven't reached the basement level yet.
This is the first floor.
[Uptown Flower City]
Let's go.
Dian.
Dian.
It's been a while.
It's been a while.
Why are you two acting shy?
The Nanwu Trio is finally united.
From now on, we'll overcome all obstacles and be invincible.
Who is this?
Is this your boyfriend?
What boyfriend?
This is Xiang Lang.
Xiang Lang.
I remember.
You are from Class 15.
Yes.
- I'm Su Haoan. - Hi.
Sang Yan.
Long time no see.
Didn't we agree that you'd drive your car?
I can't be bothered to drive.
I drove here.
Where do you need to go?
It's fine.
We'll just find somewhere to eat.
Didn't you guys already make plans?
You can go ahead.
We really haven't met in a long time.
We should definitely catch up.
It's been a while since we last met as well.
Why make such a big deal of it?
You're not really close with them.
Even if we're not close, we can still catch up,
right?
Yeah. So you want to go with them, right?
Is it all right?
I don't think so.
I think it's pretty all right.
Where's your car?
Open the door.
Yes, boss.
It's amazing how fate works.
You haven't seen a friend in seven or eight years,
and then you just run into them like this.
If Sang Yan and Wen Yifan can be roommates,
what else is impossible?
Since there are so many of us,
I'll tidy up the car first.
I'll help you.
I know
this is definitely something worth bragging about.
What are you talking about?
There's no need to bring up
our shared rental to everyone.
We'll manage if the five of us squeeze a bit.
This should be all right.
Dian, you sit in the passenger seat
and help me with the navigation.
My legs are too long.
It's uncomfortable sitting in the back.
You can just go straight.
Okay.
It's fine, I'll sit in the back.
Is that okay?
Sure. No worries.
I can't see the road with you like this.
Well, then pay attention to the road.
Have you got a girlfriend?
No.
I still haven't met the person I like.
I just thought of a rumor.
Sang Yan, Xiang Lang, and Wen Yifan,
they said you three were in a love triangle.
Is it true?
It was all just rumors.
It got passed on
and started to sound like it was real.
It simply wasn't true.
What do you mean by "sound like it was real?"
You're really into gossip and just making things up.
What I'm saying is true.
If you don't believe me, ask Sang Yan.
He even got into a fight over it.
I heard from Zhou Zhiming
that Pretty Face Wen doesn't actually like Sang Yan.
She only got together with him
because he kept pursuing her.
So, when she met someone better,
she immediately cheated.
Who's better?
It's Xiang Lang from the class next door.
If I didn't tell you,
would you think Pretty Face Wen is this kind of person?
It's really quite disgusting.
Indeed.
But why?
She thinks being good-looking makes her great.
There are a lot of good-looking people out there.
Surely they won't all act like this.
Let me tell you this.
With an attitude like yours,
what's the point of being pretty?
Apologize.
I'm sorry.
I'm not asking you to apologize.
Zhou Zhiming,
do I need to teach you?
I won't apologize.
I was just joking earlier,
and I'm not the only one saying this.
Joking?
You're a man with such a sharp tongue,
aren't you embarrassed?
Let me make this clear today.
If anyone dares spread such rumors again,
the consequences will be the same as his.
I don't have many hobbies.
I just like holding grudges.
Talk.
Pretty Face Wen
No,
Wen Yifan,
I'm sorry.
It was me who told others you were cheating,
but I had no proof.
I was just making things up.
I won't say it again in the future.
Is that enough?
Can you let me go now?
What about me?
Am I not also a victim?
Sang Yan,
I'm sorry.
Why are you a victim?
Can you spread rumors according to the facts?
What do you mean the other person found someone better
and dumped me?
If I were actually pursuing them that hard,
they'd be completely
captivated by me.
Understand?
Yes.
Louder.
Yes!
Thank you.
He doesn't even know who's better.
Sang Yan has always been
a stickler for details since he was a kid.
He doesn't talk much,
but whenever he does, he's ready to fight.
He has a terrible temper.
I'm all right.
See? He loves hitting others.
Wen Yifan,
I'm sorry
I didn't tell you in advance
about Sang Yan moving in.
I heard it shocked you.
I'll pay for the meal later.
No need.
This has nothing to do with you.
Sang Yan,
did you know in advance
that your roommate would be Dian?
Yes,
that's why I decided to move in.
♪The dust of lies and your wounds♪
[Episode 4]
[I'll Dispel the Rumors for You]
♪Jot down the wishes you've made before♪
I thought of another rumor.
♪Which belongs only to you♪
♪Don't wander off in your dreams♪
[The story is not over yet]
♪My dear, don't say goodbye♪
♪Can you hold me in your freezing night?♪
♪Don't you ever hide♪
♪This time?♪
Why is she still here?
Excuse me.
Excuse me.
Our dance class has booked this slot.
I think I still have ten more minutes left.
She's new here, isn't she?
Who cares whether she is or not?
Her dancing isn't impressive.
I don't know why she's trying so hard.
She's just arrogant.
We booked this dance studio.
Can you leave now?
You're just dancing around by yourself,
taking up all this space.
It's really unnecessary.
Didn't she say there are still ten minutes left?
Also,
who says she's by herself?
She even found someone to help her.
Does she really think she's so great?
So what if you've brought help?
Can you two just take over the whole dance studio?
Who is she?
I've never seen her before.
♪If there are still nightmares, keep me by your side♪
♪I will be your moonlight♪
♪So you can rest peacefully with your eyes closed♪
♪A child who loves to act tough♪
♪Gently coaxing you to slowly unravel♪
♪All the expectations that have been locked away♪
♪My dear, don't say goodbye♪
♪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!]