Hidden Love (2023): Season 1, Episode 15 - Confession. Attraction. - full transcript

ADAPTED FROM THE NOVEL
HIDDEN LOVE BY ZHU YI

It should make you feel better.

The doctor said to take two pills.

Well? Do you feel better?

It doesn't work immediately.

Jiaxu, you don't need to worry about me.

I think that milk tea is pretty tasty.

Do you still want to have milk tea?

No. It was my first time trying it.

I was just

giving you my opinion.



I won't have it again.

The last time I had milk,

I threw up all night.

Didn't I buy milk for you before?

Did you drink it?

No.

My classmate drank it.

She threw away the bottle too.

It was pointless to keep it anyway.

You should've told me

that you can't have milk.

I didn't drink it anyway.

I'll take note of it next time.

I was careless today.



Remember to check

before you drink something next time

or it will be problematic for you.

I'll take you back to your dorm.

Let's go.

Stop scratching.

It will only get worse.

You will get rashes again.

I'm not scratching. I just feel hot.

Be a good girl.

Let's go.

What's so funny?

It's like you're walking your dog.

Yes.

I'm walking a little dog

who eats indiscriminately.

Jiaxu.

Why did you tell your colleagues today

that I am your friend?

In the past,

didn't you always tell other people

that I am your sister?

Do you really take me for your brother?

Sang Zhi.

It's nothing.

Let's go.

Your birthday is coming up, right?

I guess I can't get you
a birthday cake then.

Otherwise, you'll get an allergic reaction

to the cream in it.

I…

Is he saying that he wants
to celebrate my birthday with me?

Our birthdays are pretty close.

How do you plan
to celebrate your birthday?

I'm not celebrating it.

Why?

It's pointless to celebrate it alone.

CHAPTER 15, CONFESSION

ATTRACTION

What's the matter with Sangsang?

She hasn't texted us yet.

I wonder how her date went.

You're so nosy.

Do you have a cold?

No.

I have minor symptoms. This will fix it.

You don't understand.

It's more interesting

to observe other people's relationships.

Besides,

not all crushes reciprocate your feelings.

Moreover, this is their first date.

Thinking back on it,

Sangsang was afraid to even tell him
that she likes him.

She was so passive.

If I were in her shoes,

I would've rushed forward

and confessed to him.

Who cares?

I would chase him first.

Sure.

That only works on your boyfriend.

How would you know?

Let me ask you this then.

What would you do if you had a crush

on someone?

You asked the wrong question.

I don't have crushes.

I either like him or I don't.

Okay, let me rephrase my question.

If you like someone,

would you chase him or not?

I wouldn't.

Why should I chase him

if he never gave me any hints?

Why wouldn't you chase him?

What if he has the same mindset as you

and neither of you make a move?

Neither of you will know anything.

I'm sure you'll regret it if he gets taken

by another girl.

If someone else wins him over,

that means he wasn't mine.

There's nothing to regret.

There are plenty of fish in the sea.

Let me ask you this.

If you like a guy,

would you chase him or not?

Would you chase him or not?

I…

I don't know either.

What do you mean?

You asked the wrong person.

Who will join me in the library tomorrow?

-Me.
-Me.

I'll ask Sangsang to join us tomorrow.

Okay.

We already finished supper for some time.

Why isn't Sangsang back yet?

Don't tell me she and her crush

went somewhere else.

I don't think so.

Moreover, this is their first date.

It's so late.

Why hasn't she returned yet?

Call her.

Sangsang, where are you?

-It's late--
-Hello?

Wait.

What is up with the getup?

What's wrong?

I'm fine.

I had an allergic reaction to milk tea.

-Wait!
-What?

Why did you have milk tea?

I only took a sip.

Look at the rashes! How are you okay?

You went on a date

looking like that.

How did it go?

How did it go?

Was it okay?

Wait!

Tell me how okay it was.

I just

feel that…

Tell us.

I feel that he likes me too.

Really?

Does he know that you like him too?

No.

I've never expressed it.

I'm sure he knows that you like him

if he saw you smile like this.

But Sangsang,

you mustn't let him know

that you still like him going forward.

In a relationship,

you want to be the one being pursued.

But what if

he doesn't pursue me?

I don't think that will happen.

Trust me this time.

Trust her this time.

It will work.

It will be fine.

Just trust me this time.

I'm definitely right.

Okay then.

I'll wait for him to pursue me.

That's right.

If he doesn't pursue me,

I'll pursue him.

That was a waste of my time.

You're hopeless.

Your face! Hurry and take your medicine.

It's so red.

Sangsang, you can do it.

MARCH 16TH, FRIDAY

HE CALLED ME HIS FRIEND

INSTEAD OF HIS LITTLE SISTER

Are you waiting at the entrance?

Okay.

I'll head there.

Sang Zhi.

-Jiang Ming.
-Happy birthday.

Your birthday present.

Thank you, but I won't take it.

I already bought it.

I'll be in an awkward spot

if you don't accept it.

Just take it.

Okay then. Thank you.

Are you free later? Let's celebrate.

Hello.

I'll go then.

Have a happy birthday.

Thank you.

Bye.

I'll hold it for you.

Is he the manly man you meant?

I told you already.

It's not him.

Is that so?

Take a look.

Did you take a clear look?

What are you doing?

Look at me.

Do I look like

the man you described?

What is he talking about?

What does he mean?

Does he know already?

No, I cannot admit it.

If I do,

it would be as good as telling him

that I've had a crush on him all along.

No.

Is that so?

Jiaxu, you should

stop mentioning him to me again.

You told me that he is a jerk, right?

That's why I stopped contacting him.

Now,

there isn't anyone I like.

You said that he is a ladies' man.

When did I…

Did I tell him that that day?

Yes, a little.

Do you even know what that term means?

Jiaxu, don't you know what it means?

I told you.

You should go online more often.

Our generation gap is becoming obvious.

Tell me then.

What does the term mean?

It means

a guy with many female friends.

He's nice to all women.

And he doesn't have a girlfriend.

If a guy fulfills
one of these three criteria,

does that make him a ladies' man?

Of course not. It must be all three.

You're pretty good at framing people.

What did you say?

Did I say anything?

You did just now.

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This is strange.

Why was the movie in theaters

for such a short time only?

It's all because you were too busy.

Are you blaming me then?

No.

This is pretty good too.

The theater downtown

has bigger screens and better acoustics.

And it's your birthday.

That makes it more meaningful.

Hold onto me

so you don't fall.

Hold tight.

You want to get a drink again, don't you?

You're not having any anyway.

Aren't you afraid of blushing again?

It was an allergic reaction,

not blushing.

-Hi. What would you like to order?
-Hello.

A girl with square glasses works here.

Is she here today?

-She's on the night shift today.
-I want lemon tea with boba.

Okay. Hot or iced?

Iced.

Hot.

Make it hot.

It's too cold for iced beverages.

I want it iced.

Okay.

It's stuffy in the theater.

Iced lemon tea with boba.

Fine, you can have it.

-Here.
-I'll scan your phone.

It will be cold in the theater later.

The air-conditioning is strong.

Don't drink too much.

Mind your own business.

Do you find me annoying?

No.

Wasn't that what you meant?

No.

You should get used to it.

Thank you.

Have a good day.

Over there.

I'll hold it for you.

Do you want to drink it?

I can hold it myself.

You…

You can drink your drink.

Why did you touch my hand on purpose?

I can actually hold it myself.

Aren't you afraid of cold hands?

Won't you get cold hands too?

You're right.

You can warm it up for me.

I don't think

it is

appropriate

for us to do that.

You're right.

After all, we haven't put a label on it.

Label?

Here you go.

Wipe your hands.

Hold it.

-Zhizhi.
-Jiaxu.

You first.

It's nothing.

I just want to ask you
where we're going later.

Let's go

to my place later.

My gift for you is at my place.

And then,

we can eat some cake together.

Jiaxu.

Do you want me to go to your place?

Didn't you tell me before

not to visit you at your place or office?

When did I say something like that?

That time

when I brought you the peephole camera.

You pulled me off to one side and told me

not to visit you
at your place or office again.

That time?

It's like this.

Jiang Ying

suddenly came to find me at my office.

I was afraid she might hurt you

if she saw you.

That's why…

But it's true.

I was too hasty that day.

I may not have made myself clear.

So you've been upset lately

because of this?

You're making it sound

as if I'm a petty person.

No.

This was indeed my fault.

I should've explained it to you clearly.

Let me apologize to you.

I guess

I was being a bit petty too.

I apologize to you too.

I'm sorry.

So now, the misunderstanding is resolved.

Let's go eat cake.

Let's go.

I prepared these for you.

For me?

They are pretty nice.

Don't change into them yet.

You haven't been to the rooftop, right?

Go and check it out.

Why are there two cakes?

I made one of them.

It doesn't contain any dairy,

so you can eat it.

It's this one, right?

Can you tell?

It's pretty obvious.

So why did you also buy this one?

I was afraid mine would turn out ugly,

so I bought another one
to stick your candles in.

It's not ugly. It looks great.

Is that so?

Then pick one to stick your candles in.

Then I'll go

with this one.

Okay.

How many candles do you want?

One is enough.

-This one--
-No way.

You need 19 candles.

You need to know your own age.

Jiaxu.

If we have to know our own age

when we celebrate our birthdays,

I don't think

there will be enough candles for you.

You just have to mock my age every day.

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday to you

This is the first birthday

that I'm spending with Jiaxu.

I hope

there will be many more to come.

Make a wish.

Can I say it out loud?

Do you want to?

Happy birthday!

Cut the cake.

Make the first cut.

Okay.

Here.

Sang Zhi, you're officially 19 years old.

Try it. See if it tastes good.

Does it taste good?

It's delicious.

It's just the same as that one. Delicious.

Great.

Your birthday present.

You already made a cake for me.

Do I get a gift too?

The cake will only last for a while.

A present should last longer.

Thank you, Jiaxu.

You can open it when you get back.

Okay.

I'll try a slice too.

Did someone give that to you?

Aren't you going to open it?

I'll do it when I get back.

Is that guy trying to pursue you?

It looks like you're pretty popular.

So can you tell me

what it takes

for a guy to pursue you?

What? That's nonsense.

Then tell me.

What do you look for

in a guy?

He must be handsome,

have a good temper,

and…

He must be a head taller than me.

Anything else?

And…

He must have morals. That's all.

Is that all?

I think

I check all these boxes.

So I want to ask you something.

Can I pursue you?

I…

I…

Jiaxu.

Does what you said

mean the same as what I think it means?

Is there another meaning to it?

But didn't you say

that I'm a kiddo?

You think I'm too young.

That is just a nickname.

If you like it,

I can call you that even when you're 80.

Besides,

you call me your brother all the time.

Do you really consider me your brother?

I do consider you my brother.

But

I don't want to be just your brother.

I want to be your boyfriend.

Say something.

If you don't say something,

I don't think I can breathe.

You can't breathe?

More like

I can't breathe.

Jiaxu.

No one asks for permission

before pursuing someone.

I have to make myself clear.

Otherwise, what will I do
if you think I'm good to you

because I'm your elder?

That's your business.

It has nothing to do with me.

Why don't you just tell me?

Tell me

if you feel that way about me.

No.

However,

what I mean is

that I won't know

if I feel that way about you

until you pursue me.

Sure.

Then can you give me a hint first?

How long do I need to pursue you?

How can I give you a hint?

You make it sound
as if I'll say yes for sure.

How could you say no?

You won't win me over.

I'm tough to please.

Fine.

Then I'll drag it out.

I'll pursue you for a decade or so.

But if you go and meet other guys,

I'll complain to your parents.

Why would you complain to them?

Did you forget the time

when I met your teacher as your guardian?

That was ages ago.

Why are you bringing it up?

I'm a nostalgic person.

By the way,

I forgot to tell you this.

You look pretty today.

I know.

You dressed up to see me.

Then you say you have no feelings for me.

Can't I make myself pretty on my birthday?

Did you think I dressed up for you?

Fine.

I know you don't have feelings for me.

Can't I imagine things

and make myself happy?

Then keep it to yourself.

I want to say it out loud,

so that you know.

By the way, Jiaxu.

You…

You didn't

confess to me today, right?

You only asked me

whether you could pursue me.

I technically didn't reject you,

right?

So then,

can I take the cake with me?

Then

are you saying

that I confess to you right now,

-you will say yes?
-No.

Then you can't take it.

You can keep this one.

I'll take this one, all right?

No.

Why are you so petty?

I'm just saying

that you can pursue me a little more.

It's not like I didn't agree…

I…

You have to pursue me first

before I can know

if I feel that way about you.

Do you understand?

Fine.

That's okay.

If you don't feel that way about me,

I'll keep pursuing you.

Eat the cake.

Sit down and enjoy it.

You can take the cake with you.

Both of them?

If you like it,

I can make it for you every day.

Sure.

I'm back!

Are you guys asleep?

It's pretty early.

I'm back.

-Happy birthday to you
-Happy birthday to you

-Happy birthday to you
-Happy birthday to you

-Happy birthday to you
-Happy birthday to you

-Happy birthday to you
-Happy birthday to you

-Make a wish!
-Make a wish!

Hurry!

Can I say it out loud?

-No.
-No.

Blow out the candle.

Happy birthday!

-You're another year older now.
-Put it down.

Why do you have two cakes?

This one looks terrible!

No, it's not.

I think it looks adorable.

Don't tell me

that your crush made it for you.

Is it that obvious?

Really?

Did your date go well today?

Tell us about it.

I did have a good time.

If so,

was there any substantial progress?

Yes.

I knew it!

-Tell us!
-Spill it!

-Hurry.
-Tell us.

I…

What is it?

I think you guys understand.

I can't take it anymore. Come on.

He's so good at this.

Put your back into it.

Knead it repeatedly.

Yes, knead it into the shape of a circle,

then roll it out.

No, not like that.

Here, let me show you.

Roll it out forward.

When you're almost to the end,

you have to roll it back.

You can't just roll in one direction.

-Got it?
-Okay, let me try.

You refused to learn this

when you worked at my shop

when you were in 12th grade.

Now you're suddenly back to learn it.

Are you seeing someone?

Am I right?

You brat.

Listen.

A cake that you put your heart into

will taste different.

Remember that.

Okay, flatten it out.

That's right. Forward and backward.

Be careful. That's it.

Why is it cracked?

Did I bake it for too long?

Listen.

Don't be discouraged.

It's a tough one to make.

You should've listened to me

and made something simpler.

It's fine. I'll try again.