Welcome back to Shanghai Share Life!
We're observing our young friends living under the same roof for 105 days.
Some are struggling in romance,
some in careers.
Their interactions are unscripted.
Let's recap what happened last episode.
Last episode, Nana and Tianqi very fashionably went together to watch
Yujie's fashion show.
They both dressed even more fashionably than Yujie.
These two...
They've basically confirmed their relationship status.
They haven't openly told anyone.
But they're basically in a relationship.
Yujie was hopeful about Binshen, but he wasn't able to make it.
This wasn't a big deal. But the events are all interconnected.
Disappointed, Yujie asked everyone at home
about Carmon making a logo.
Carmon will help Binshen design a logo.
So they'll be working on it together every day?
This doesn't even cover the most exciting part: the truth or dare confessions.
Carmon bravely chose the boy she is crushing on, Binshen.
But Binshen's response was lukewarm.
I think you are all wonderful.
But in terms of who I like, I think I need more time.
So Yujie, feeling a little hurt, chose Curry to protect herself a bit.
Curry, feeling emboldened, invited Yujie to act in his scripted show.
Remember when I mentioned my company is holding a script meeting?
If you want, you can come act in it.
All that's left for Nana and Tianqi is to confess their feelings.
Now let's watch this episode.
Episode 6, Week 3 "Autumn's First Sweet Potato"
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-Good morning! -Carmon.
What are you doing? What are those?
Model cars.
So cool!
-They're neat right? -Pretty neat.
Why are you taking pictures of them?
I'm getting ready to sell them.
Why are you selling them if you've collected so many?
Well, Nana said she wanted to see a play, but I haven't gotten paid yet.
So I'm selling them to buy tickets.
-So romantic! -Definitely the impulsive type.
Wow, you would do that for Nana... amazing.
-No, she wanted to go, so... -Are you reluctant to sell them?
Honestly, yeah. They were pretty hard to find.
A lot of them aren't sold anywhere.
Do you want me to quietly let Nana know? She'll be so touched.
-No need. -Definitely very touched.
Even I'm touched.
Do you want my help with anything?
Do you think there's anything I should be careful of when we go out?
Nana likes boys who dress fashionably.
Really? What else?
Also, she seems to really care about her career.
So maybe chat with her about that. It can be a conversation topic.
Everything else, leave it up to fate.
You're really selling them?
Yeah, I'm pretty reluctant. But there's no other way.
So pretty.
The more you say that the more reluctant I am to sell them.
But I have to sell them.
I'll admire them while I can.
In the future, I'll just look at the photos I took and pretend I still own them.
In that case, take a few more.
Chu Mengna (Nana) Student, 22 years old
Chen Xiaowei (Binshen) Pro gamer, 23 years old
Jin Yujie Model, 22 years old
Liu Keli (Curry) Entrepreneur, 29 years old
Wu Kawen (Carmon) Designer, 29 years old
Wang Tianqi Salesperson, 26 years old
Let me first introduce everyone.
This is our Zi Media Company's head screenwriter, Mr. Xia.
This is my good friend and also my roommate, Jin Yujie.
Just call me Yujie.
Her look is very Korean.
I wanted her to see our script meeting tp see the concepts for our video.
And to see if she's interested in finding a way to collaborate.
Let me start by giving some context and main points.
We hope that through this setting, we'll first introduce the two lead characters.
Then we can keep adding new people, with a focus on unique lead roles.
This will create a friendly atmosphere for the scene.
We will create little conflicts... The scenes need to be funny.
Our Mainland Chinese audience has to accept it.
If we can accomplish this, we will have succeeded.
These four points I mentioned have already created a lot of conflict.
What did you think of the script meeting?
It was really interesting. I've never been in that kind of meeting before.
It helped me understand the nature of your work and also
what goes into the process of making a scripted video.
It was very interesting.
Before this, what did you do for work?
I used to work in the food and beverage industry in Shanghai.
I wanted to share with my friends the highlights of Szechuan cuisine.
We mostly catered to private parties.
But I guess there were differences between me and my business partners.
Over the past year, little by little, I closed all of our restaurants.
This year, I've focused more of my energy towards the Zi Media side.
Are you totally out of the food and beverage business now?
I'm still interested in it. But...
I'm hoping to go back to it once Zi Media has a large enough following.
My father has always been a very strict and critical person.
When I was a kid, he was very strict with me.
He used to say, as long as I'm strict with myself, I will learn from the process.
So I can't say I know exactly what I learned from the process of being in the
restaurant business, but I know that I learned how to endure hardships.
I've told my close friends a dream that I have.
I don't aspire to be a great boss, I want to be a great career manager.
To be honest, hearing you say this is changing my impression of you.
From meeting you the first time to our other interactions,
I've thought of your personality as somewhat volatile.
Now I understand a little more why you are the way you are.
It's impressive. It's good to know.
I just think that sometimes you could try to listen to other peoples opinions.
After all, we're your friends, not your business partners.
You can try to relax a little when you're here.
For me, when I come home after work I feel relaxed because I know that
there are people here waiting for me. Maybe you can think about it that way.
This store?
I think I've mentioned wanting to come here.
-I think their bread is pretty tasty. -It looks good.
-I want that black sesame one. -There's so much sesame.
I remember there are samples over there, let's go.
These samples.
These feel like the ones we have at school. They're very similar.
They're a little hard.
Why does this one look like a table? They look like a table and chairs.
-Who is it? -Wang Tianqi.
The one I was telling you about.
What does he want?
-He said he wants to take me to a play. -Which play?
"Love's Flower Garden." Isn't that the one you wanted to see?
Do you remember last year, when we went out to eat and I tried to get tickets?
Yes, you said you could only reserve tickets for the next year.
Then this is great, right?
But you don't think his sudden invitation is a little strange?
And it would only be the two of us.
Maybe it's not a good idea?
We've only known each other for a few days.
To suddenly go out, it feels like it would be a date.
Don't you think it's too fast?
We've only known each other for about a month.
And I get the sense that he kind of has feelings for me.
-He's shown interest. -Yes.
Remember I mentioned to you that I'm a little interested in him?
But you have some concerns?
Do you think this sudden date means he wants us to...
Don't overthink it.
Just go watch the play. Focus on the play.
Don't overthink it. A play is a play.
It's just...I'm scared.
-Are you eating inside? -No, to go.
So you think I should just go?
Go. Just watch the play and that's that.
Just think about it.
-Nana! -Hi, I'm back.
You washed your hair?
Sit!
I heard you attended Curry's script meeting today.
I did. Curry is creating a short film.
-This is his other job? -Yes. This is a part of his job.
Actually, it sounds like this is his main gig right now.
Teacher Curry is pretty impressive.
In terms of work, he's very professional and motivated.
Also, he's setting up a team.
Today I got to meet the leads and the support members of the team.
It seems like he works really hard on whatever he's focused on.
The people he's trained for his team are all pretty OK as well.
His demeanor is also very different from how we see him normally,
when he has days off at home.
He's very focused while working. Like the opposite of what we know.
It was surprising. Really surprising.
I notice the way you talk about him has totally changed.
Completely different from the first day we all met, right?
Yes.
He's still hard-headed and doesn't listen to other people's opinions.
But in a work setting, his attitude is very different.
I wanna gossip. Is there some juicy gossip here?
What gossip?
You've been praising him this whole time!
Seems like you've been praising him a lot.
People deserve praise when they earn it!
Otherwise should we just criticize him every day?
No, no, it just feels like a complete 180.
Are you guys saying that I have feelings for him?
-I do kind of feel that way! -It's not true!
-Ok. I'll let you off the hook. -Let me go!
What is today's coffee festival for?
-It's to showcase our brand. -Oh, I see.
Yes, and sell some merchandise.
But most importantly to showcase it, right?
Yeah, we also made props and decorations.
Later we might need your help with that too.
You need help with these work related things, right?
-Yes, because you're really tall. -I am tall.
You're saying...
- You've left the hardest work to me? - Noo...
No worries, I am at your service.
-I did only slept one hour last night. -Me too.
-So are you selling coffee? -I am.
I'll leave this here for now.
-What's in there? -In here? It's a secret.
You just opened up the secret box for me?
-Can you hang this up here? -On the second ring?
Yeah, let me check on the length.
Miaomiao, let's put this one up here.
-I need the ladder. -Ok, take it.
-Who is this? -He's just here to help out.
I'm a part-time helper. You can call me Binshen.
-These two are my office's-- -Office helpers?
- Yeah. - Ok.
How do you guys know each other?
We met at the share house.
We're GKART friends.
Yeah, we're gaming buddies.
-Who leads who in the game? -She leads me.
-Yes, I lead him. -Really?
-Wow, this is heavy. -You got it.
Which side?
Carmon found a good worker.
So do you like him?
Nice, very nice.
This needs to be wrapped.
-What do I do with this one? -Thread this string over that one.
How did you do that? How did that string get over there?
Wait...
I feel very accomplished.
Like this?
No!
Teacher, be patient with me.
This string goes through where your finger is.
Yes, like that!
Playing GKART is pretty versatile.
-Is playing it a little lame? -Just a little bit.
You have something in your hair..
-What do you think of this festival? -It's pretty nice.
We can buy some baked goods and coffee since it is a coffee festival.
We can go check it out in a bit.
Um...I have some bad news.
-What's wrong? -Well, I actually have to train today.
-You have to head back early? -Yeah, I have to head out soon.
It feels like I didn't help much.
No, no. Showing up was really helpful already.
I'm happy you came.
-Ok, I'm going to head to training. -Sure, I'll send you photos.
-Heading out. -Bye bye!
It starts with wanting to sell model cars to see a play.
So Tianqi doesn't have a good concept of money,
and he doesn't save. He just spends.
- Yeah. - He sells stuff for fast cash.
- Oh, he's selling those cars for tickets? - To go on a date.
Theatre tickets are indeed expensive these days.
Really. Theatre tickets are really expensive.
And it's not guaranteed, tickets sell out.
- Yes. - When I was young, my parents told me
for example, if you want to eat something but don't have enough money
then don't eat it.
He's the type to put in extra effort for a crush.
But what's amazing is--
Nana doesn't even want him to buy them!
Nana is mysterious.
No, I think that's normal.
Imagine if someone was interested in you,
but he doesn't tell you. You would also wonder,
"Do you like me or not?"
But you like him, why not see a play with him?
Plus, it's a play you've always wanted to see. You'd still say no?
I think she's definitely afraid.
They both like each other,
but to get into a relationship is a different kind of feeling.
She's afraid of committing to him.
I think Nana has no intention of getting into a relationship.
Her career is more important to her.
I think it's the two other girls who want a relationship.
Imagine if Carmon was in this situation,
she would be so happy.
She would have a heart attack.
Yes, but Nana saying that she doesn't feel like it now
shows that it's not actually because the guy isn't right for her,
but because she feels this isn't the right time.
But I think her expression at the end, after talking to her friend,
showed that she's looking forward to it.
She only likes the feeling of being together with him.
It doesn't mean she can see a future with him.
Before these two weeks I didn't know you yet.
Now you're already selling your belongings to go to a play with me.
She doesn't know about that.
- But she knows it's expensive. - Right.
That much she knows.
That alone scares her.
She only mentioned it in passing,
but he suddenly invites her out, he's already bought tickets.
Shouldn't this be a pleasant surprise?
- Yes, but-- - I know! She knows that if they really go
it means that she has reciprocal feelings.
- Yes. - I can't pretend anymore.
- Yes. - She senses that it's reached that stage.
Yes, she doesn't want to go to that stage.
I'm confused.
I'm extremely confused.
I used to be like this too.
Say I liked a guy,
and hoped that he liked me too,
but if I felt that he did too much for me
I would feel spooked and withdraw.
After some time, we would end up in a relationship.
It must be tough dating you.
The guy must feel like he's going crazy.
No! I would just feel that things are moving too quickly.
- So he can't take initiative, only you. - No, I don't take initiative.
No, she's saying that you can't be too forward,
but you can't be passive either.
Dating requires a controlled spark.
Right. A big flame is no good.
- You need a slow burn. - Too slow is no good either!
- You can't let the fire go out. - That's right.
So difficult.
But Tianqi is acting like he's in a rebellious phase.
Like an immature person.
I think Tianqi's entire thought process is a little too emotional.
If he actually wants to create his own brand,
and he's more inclined to creative work, he needs someone to manage his process.
You can tell from the way he dresses--
- He gets it. - Yes, he gets it.
But his mindset isn't right.
And if he really wants to create a street fashion brand,
he would need Curry's advice and knowledge.
One doesn't just sell clothing or understand fashion--
Right, you need to manage it. Maybe the two of them can start a business!
He needs a business manager--
Yes.
-No more short videos. -And investment money.
Yes.
Tianqi, you and Curry are actually a match made in heaven.
Curry loves to manage, so let him manage the things you don't want to.
Yes. It's a good match.
- He understands himself. - It suits him.
Curry really understands himself. His dream is to manage people.
He loves it. How can there be someone like this?
It's so weird.
But after Curry invited Yujie, it seems like she noticed his professionalism...
- She was attracted to it. - A little.
- An earnest man is charismatic. - Yeah.
And it shows strength.
If the three men were grouped together, Curry would be the most capable.
He's also more steadfast. He knows his path, and it's more clear.
If we're talking about work, he works really hard.
- He's a pretty down-to-earth guy. - He's hard-working.
Okay, let's keep watching.
You actually didn't fall asleep during the play.
Yeah, I thought I would.
But it was pretty good. It wasn't what I expected.
Right? I told you this before,
but I wanted to come and watch this play last year, but never got the chance.
This year, you made one of my dreams come true.
I remember you talked about it a few days ago.
Wow, you remember. Oh, roasted sweet potatoes!
- Do you want some? - I'm a little hungry.
- Pick one. - This one.
I'll get it. You already paid for the play.
- No-- - I'll treat you to roast sweet potatoes.
- I'll get it. - I've already paid for it.
Aw, thank you.
Where should we eat it?
- Let's just sit here. - Or what about...
- There isn't anywhere else to eat. - Alright.
- What if we're told to leave? - We'll deal with it then.
I really love roasted sweet potatoes.
Then enjoy it slowly. Eat lots.
Every winter, when it's cold, eating roasted sweet potatoes warms me up.
Then let it warm you up a little today.
Thank you.
So, when we were watching the play earlier, do you know what I felt?
Just...when I first entered the theater, it felt really familiar.
When I saw the stage, I really yearned to be up there.
Not just the stage, I felt like you were so familiar with the script too.
You could say every line as they were saying it.
It's because we learned the script.
And I want so badly to stand on that stage one day too,
with a big audience watching my performance in such a play.
I feel that you're pretty diligent.
And you're working hard towards what you really want to do.
- You too. - I don't want it. You eat it.
- Try it, it's really tasty. - Fine, I'll have a bite.
- You really don't like roast yams? - I don't.
You can have it. You've already peeled it for yourself. You eat it.
- I peeled it for you. - It's really okay.
You really won't eat it? If I'd known, I'd have just bought one.
- Is it not tasty? It's sweet. - It is, but I don't particularly like it.
Don't change the subject, I wasn't done.
There aren't many people around me who are diligent like you.
Really? But I feel like...
I still have a long way to go.
Maybe the dumb bird flies first [an idiom].
-I'm not as good as others, so I... -No.
...need to work harder. - You're not worse than others at all.
Um...
And there's something...
-I've never done before. -What?
But I might do it now.
What is it?
- Eating sweet potatoes? - No.
I've never confessed to a girl before, you know?
And I think...
this is something...
I really want to do now.
So...
So I want to ask you,
would you like to be my girlfriend?
Is this for real?
It's real.
To be honest, I don't know what to say.
This is so sudden.
It might feel sudden to you,
eating sweet potatoes and me popping this question, but...
I've thought about this for quite a long time.
What are you thinking? Talk to me.
It's so sudden.
For some reason I feel a little nervous right now.
I'm way more nervous than you. What do you have to be nervous about?
- You're being serious, right? - Yes.
This question you've been thinking about,
I've also been thinking about it lately.
Really? That makes me happy.
Yes. The other night after the barbecue, later that night upstairs,
Yujie asked about it. She asked me if you and I
might become the first couple in the share house.
After the conversation that night...
I really considered it for a long time.
Actually, I like you too.
I mean, I have a good impression of you too.
- Really? - You must be able to sense it.
I couldn't be sure.
- But... - But?
But you know that I...
might have a lot of concerns.
Concerns... like what?
If you think about it, we've only known each other for less than a month.
My understanding of you right now...
maybe it only amounts to the basics.
What you do, where you work,
when you start work and when you get off.
Other than this, I don't really know you deeply yet.
I believe your understanding of me is about the same.
Since the beginning I felt you were kind,
and later I found that you're hard-working and driven.
You're really hard-working, at least in your career.
Maybe this has to do with my current situation, but I think...
there aren't many girls like you these days.
- Thank you. - That's my understanding of you.
Another thing is,
and actually this is my biggest concern...
I think that we may not be very stable right now.
You're not really satisfied with your job,
and I'm still studying.
Right now my priorities might be focused on my studies and my work.
And I'm exhausted every day. So...
those are my priorities. If I were to agree to being with you now, maybe...
What do you think?
Maybe...
I just think differently from you. I just think...
if two people like each other, they should be together.
If two people like each other but they're not together...
I think that now isn't the best time and place for us.
So you think you can like someone but not be with them?
If we got together right now...
I think it would be too rash.
What do you think?
Okay.
If that's what you're saying, then I'll respect it.
Eat, eat your sweet potatoes.
Director, that's brilliant.
The director's shot reminds us of the scene
where we thought they were already together.
- Basketball, right? - Yes. Drinking water.
- Yes. - Turns out it ends with "Eat your sweet potatoes."
These are great lines. It's difficult to write such good lines.
"Eat your sweet potatoes."
I think this scene was great.
Even though it was long, it keeps drawing you in.
That shows how well it was filmed.
There was rejection, then explanation, then persuasion after that.
- That guy is really heartbroken. - He's close to tears.
Yes, he didn't see it coming.
Nana said, "This isn't the best time for us."
"We can be together when the timing is right."
If Tianqi was mature enough to understand these words,
he would be mature enough to actually be with her.
Exactly, so I understand the girl. I don't think she's opposed to love.
I think she's fulfilling an obligation to herself.
It's a promise to herself. No matter what she wants,
first she must pass this test of hers before doing anything else.
It doesn't mean she doesn't like him. The timing isn't right.
Sometimes the right person comes along at the wrong time.
Nothing can be done about it.
I don't think it's about meeting your goals before you can date.
It's about whether or not you like them enough.
No, she's more mature than this guy.
She can see that there would be many problems if they started dating.
Then you shouldn't go and see a play with him.
That's not right. Why can't they watch a play?
Are they not allowed to watch a play because they're not dating?
I won't date you, I'll just watch a play with you, alright?
You guys are too much.
Return my model cars! Give me back my cars!
But they've both already confessed to each other and yet they're not dating.
- It will be awkward. - Yes, it will be awkward.
So awkward. I know you like me and I like you too.
No, no, it's not awkward. Think about it.
If you're so responsible about dating, you won't flirt with me.
You like me and I like you, we have our individual struggles.
If our love can stand the test, it won't be awkward.
We'll still be together. The important thing is whether you're still willing
to work hard for yourself and support me working hard for myself.
That makes sense.
I think the last part should be like this: in the 20th to 39th week,
we should get her cast in this play, this exact production. Get her a role.
- That's too hard. - How is it hard?
If I had seen this earlier, I would have cast her.
We could've filmed her in it for this show.
- We can do it now, I think. - They're still filming.
- Really. It can really be done. - Nana, do you hear that? Nana!
- Congratulations, Nana! - Your rejection was great.
She said she knew all the lines in the play. I empathize with that.
Okay, let's continue to see if there are any other developments.
To Binshen: Thought you wouldn't have a chance to try this,
so I brought these yummy waffles home for you.
- I wanna gossip. - Gossip about what?
- Is it what I think it is? - Yes.
You went on a date with Tianqi today, right?
We went to see a play. If you guys are free, you should see it too.
I recommend it.
What's wrong?
- I feel like your mood is off. - Yeah.
Tonight, he...
I guess he confessed to me.
How did you respond to him?
I just feel like it's too soon.
Another thing is that we don't have much stability right now,
given our current circumstances.
So I told him that.
I feel like that's a good response, why are you upset?
Tianqi might feel...
Like he got rejected. And it might hurt his self-esteem.
It's just...
- It's okay! - I'm fine! I'm fine, I'm fine.
But I think Tianqi is a good guy.
I think so too. But it really is a bit too soon.
I think it would be better to take things a bit slower.
And you do both have a lot of things going on right now.
Yeah.
And tonight was really sudden.
Even though I had also wondered who would be the first to confess,
I never thought it would happen so soon.
- It's too fast. - Like a rocket.
Yeah. I never thought he would confess to you with such urgency.
Maybe he likes you too much?
And the other thing is that...
we're both in a stage of life where...
we really should be focusing on advancing ourselves,
so if we started dating now...
- It's too much. - ...Yeah, it doesn't feel responsible.
Being with someone is really a luxury.
But I still feel that it's a little bit of a pity.
Because it's not easy to like someone who also likes you back.
Yeah.
- You can still cherish it. - Let it develop slowly.
You can be honest with him. After all, it wasn't easy for you two to meet,
so you want to take things slowly. Slow and steady wins the race.
Don't cry!
Get a tissue.
- It's fine, I'll use my sleeve. - I'm fine, I'm fine.
You just want to become a better version of yourself,
to be better for the relationship and for him.
Timing, timing.
Yeah.
- You have to prioritize yourself. - You can take care of others after.
- It's okay, it's okay! - Cheer up, Nana!
- I'm fine, I'm okay.
I feel jealous seeing the three best friends together.
I've never experienced a scene like that in my life.
Girls are just like that!
If I see that you're hurt, I'd console you.
- Yeah. - And she's the one who rejected him.
But I understand her sadness. It was hard for her to do it.
- She likes him a lot. - She's sad. She doesn't want to hurt him.
There was another scene where everyone had different opinions.
When Binshen got home and saw the message on the board.
I personally think writing "thanks" on the notice board is pretty romantic.
- Yeah. - Everyone can see it.
It's a conversation that everyone can see.
It looks like a complete picture.
If he really wants people to see it, he should draw a heart.
No, Ziqi, I need to explain something. Guys don't know how to draw hearts.
They could be married, but the guy still wouldn't draw a heart.
You're being a little... You're wearing pink pajamas and dreaming.
"I Was Here <3"
I've never seen a guy draw a heart in my life.
You're dreaming. I needed to say it.
He could have gone to her and said, "I ate the waffles. Thank you."
- But he wrote-- - That's even more intimate.
- Would that be better? - Yes.
They would have an interaction. He'd be right in front of her.
What if he didn't leave a message on the board,
but texted her, "thank you, it was tasty"?
That's too much.
But the board is in a public space.
Yes, he replied to her message coldly and politely.
He's drawn a boundary to say, don't cross it!
- He obviously replied out of politeness. - Yes.
Yes, I agree.
He drew a line in a public way.
I don't think it matters what Binshen does, this is just how he is.
What happens will depend on Carmon.
Because Carmon wants to find love, she's coming on very strong.
- I think it will work in her favor. - Yes.
So I think she may have a chance of getting the guy.
Winning his heart.
I think their efforts will eventually come to fruition.
Then we'll await the next week of Shanghai Share Life together.
Bye bye!
[Translated and timed by yiffyaffy, rumcat & cissy] [Reviewed by hearthrose & jackie]