Hidden Love (2023): Season 1, Episode 18 - Captivated. The Taste of First Love. - full transcript

ADAPTED FROM THE NOVEL
HIDDEN LOVE BY ZHU YI

Jiaxu, what will you be doing

while I study?

I will

just be sitting here.

You'll just be sitting here?

I want to look at you more.

Is that enough for you?

If you don't leave,
I won't be able to focus.

Can't I stay here

without saying a word?



You said you won't

get in the way of my studies.

All right then.

You're such a cruel girlfriend.

Go ahead and study.

What do you want to eat?

I'll make you something tasty.

Zhizhi has been studying hard.

I'm fine with anything

as long as you make it.

Okay.

Then let me know if you need anything.

Jiaxu.

Why does it feel like
you're taking care of a kid?



That's what I'm doing.

I'm afraid

someone might steal my kiddo.

CHAPTER 18, CAPTIVATED

THE TASTE OF FIRST LOVE

Jiaxu.

I think your cooking is really delicious.

Do you like it?

Not just anyone gets to taste it.

You're the first one.

-Are you full?
-I'm full.

Are you full?

Are you full too?

Give it to me. I'll do the dishes.

Get some rest. I can do the dishes.

Let me help you with something.

You already cooked.

So I'll do the dishes.

You can rest.

Okay.

-I'll bring you the dishes.
-Okay.

Just leave them here.

Here.

Don't you know how to do housework?

Why don't I take over?

I'll learn after doing it a few times.

Why do you need to learn?

I never said you have to learn.

I can't let you do everything yourself

in the future.

I am thinking

too far ahead.

I know.

So after this,

do you want to chat with me

or rest for a while?

I haven't finished studying.

You'll study?

Aren't you sleepy? Take a nap.

I'm not sleepy.

You sure are serious about your studies.

I'm aiming for a scholarship.

Okay.

Zhizhi is the most ambitious.

I'll help you with the dishes.

I'm sleepy.

Why am I so sleepy?

Hello.

It has been a long time.

I'll nap for five minutes.

I should take a five-minute nap.

Five minutes will do.

Do you want water, Zhizhi?

I'm coming in.

Where is she?

Where did she go?

What are you doing?

I am

memorizing vocabulary.

Why are you doing it on the floor?

This is more exciting,
so I won't feel sleepy.

Exciting?

Do you like excitement?

Then let's make it exciting.

Duan Jiaxu, why are you being naughty?

We're already together.

How can it be called naughty?

Tell me.

How did you end up on the floor?

I was studying.

Then I got sleepy and wanted to nap.

But I was adamant earlier about studying.

I…

If you saw me sleeping,

I was afraid you would think
I was ignoring you, so…

I'm not that petty.

Take a nap.

I'll wake you up later.

Lie down.

Well, won't you feel bored?

A little bit.

But

I'm already happy
that you came here to study.

Take your nap now.

What's the matter?

Jiaxu.

It's not

that I don't like you

being like this.

It's because I get nervous

when you get close to me.

I don't know why either.

So…

I just want to tell you

that it's not that I don't like you.

That means you like me.

Well…

I just don't like being too…

I get it.

If so,

we'll see how it goes.

Take your nap.

Call me if you need anything.

You eat it.

Maybe I should have one.

What flavor do you want?

Any flavor will do.

This one then.

Giving candy or holding hands?

Holding hands or holding hands?

Well, holding hands it is.

Why are you asking this so seriously?

Can I hold your hand?

Have you been

applying for internships?

I've sent my resume to several companies,

but I haven't received any replies.

Why do you suddenly want an internship?

Well…

I want to give it a try.

Thank you.

Jiaxu.

When people hold hands,

they either do it when crossing the street

or by accident.

No one would do what you did

and ask to hold hands.

That was so strange.

I chose to do that

because I made you upset

when I kissed you

without asking.

I wasn't upset.

I was

nervous.

I know.

Now,

you suddenly became my girlfriend.

Do you find it hard to get used to?

Not at all.

Don't imagine things.

Have I not told you this?

I really like you.

I do like you a lot.

Me too.

I like you a lot.

DUAN JIAXU

You have to wake up early tomorrow,

so go to bed early.

Good night.

Hello?

Hey, Duan Jiaxu.

I'm going to Yihe
for work again next week.

Treat me to something delicious this time.

Don't give me fried chicken and milk tea.

Okay, no problem.

I'll give you a seafood feast this time.

How about that?

Why are you suddenly so generous?

There must be a reason
for this abnormal behavior.

Buddy, could it be

that you've gotten the girl?

Yes.

Way to go!

You have to thank me for this.

You couldn't have done it without me.

Yes, so you can

order anything you want to eat, okay?

How nice.

That means you might get married
earlier than Sang Yan.

We should rile him up a bit.

I can't stand him anymore.

No, I'm going to do it now.

Hey, what are you doing?

QIAN FEI

Jiaxu has a girlfriend now!

And I made it happen!

I require worshiping applause
and admiration now!

To Sang Yan.

Buddy,

I have to admit something to you.

I haven't been completely honest with you.

What is it?

You know this girl too.

I know her?

You're in Yihe and I'm in Nanwu.

How do I know her?

You didn't meet her in Yihe.

Not in Yihe?

Do we have any juniors who work in Yihe?

I don't recall any.

She's studying at a university in Yihe.

Studying?

Don't tell me

it's Sang Zhi.

Okay, that's all. Bye.

What?

Seriously, man.

I really have to thank you for this.

Why are you thanking me?

Did I help you with anything?

When you first met Sang Zhi,

she was a short 14-year-old kid.

How could you…

Tell me.

Have you told Sang Yan about this?

I haven't told him yet.

When are you planning to tell him?

I plan to go to Nanwu
and tell him in person.

I think it's better

to tell him in person about this.

That's right.

I have to recall that message.

He'll keep asking me if he sees it.

Hey.

Sang Yan is calling me.

Why did you even send that text?

Answer it.

If you don't,
there's no way to explain it.

Listen, I have nothing to do with this.

You need to be honest with him. Bye now.

How about this? Do it with me.

If you're not there,

I really might say the wrong thing.

SANG YAN INVITES YOU TO A GROUP CALL

OTHERS JOINING THE CALL

Hey, Duan Jiaxu.

Did you lose your marbles somewhere

for you to ask Qian Fei
to help you get a girl?

What's wrong with asking me?

No, you should ask me about these things.

How could you go to him?

But then again, I don't go after girls.

Usually, the girls go wild for me.

Qian Fei is an expert at pursuing girls.

Get lost.

Tell me

who the unlucky girl is.

She is indeed pretty unlucky.

But I still need to thank Qian Fei

for his help this time.

What does it have to do with me?

I…

Duan Jiaxu, how could I have helped?

Besides, I didn't pursue my wife.

My wife pursued me.

Did you really not help him with it?

Qian Fei, why are you so worked up?

Am I?

Why would I be? I don't know anything.

Qian Fei, you're acting a bit strange.

You could brag about this for three years,

but you're actually denying it.

Maybe I've become mature tonight.

I can't believe you two.

Are you shutting me out? Fine.

Sang Yan.

I'll be back in Nanwu in a while.

I'll tell you in person.

Okay. The little demon
will be on summer break too.

You two must help me cart her home, okay?

Okay.

Qian Fei!

That's my wife. I have to go now. Bye.

This…

What was that?

I was in the shower,

so I didn't see your text.

SANG ZHI

I'm going to bed now.

Good night.

Good night.

Is it recording?

Don't be so nervous.

Relax a bit.

Just treat it like a normal chat.

I'll be editing these materials,

so don't worry.

Okay.

Let's get started.

What qualities do you think

an athlete needs to possess?

I guess it's perseverance and tenacity.

Every time we face any difficulties

in a competition,

we must grit our teeth and persist.

Every time we fall,

we have to work hard to stand up

and move towards our next goal.

What do you think

is the most difficult thing

in this process?

It should be

when I can't train.

I remember playing basketball
with classmates in 11th grade.

I suffered an impact on the chest

and my ribs were fractured.

The doctor told me

that I had to rest for a long while.

At that time, I kept thinking.

What if I can't play sports anymore?

What else can I do?

So did you come up with anything?

No.

I only know

that doing sports is what I love the most.

So for sports,

I must cherish my body more

and work hard in my training

to prepare for the next competition.

Actually,

that is the life of an athlete.

Being devoted to something you love.

It's pretty boring, isn't it?

Not at all.

I completely understand your feelings

about being devoted to something you love.

TERM PAPER

"At the beginning
of an intimate relationship,

both of them are all smiles

and full of happiness.

When they gaze into each other's eyes,

there is always love in their eyes.

But once the dream starts to shatter,

the smile turns into a frown,

and the love in their eyes

transforms into anger

or even hatred.

So what exactly happened here?

Why--"

Why aren't you writing your paper?

You scared me.

We told you to write your paper here.

You've only typed two words in two hours.

"Term paper".

Weiwei.

Do you plan to submit nothing?

-Get up.
-I'm really out of ideas!

Tomorrow! I'll go to the library tomorrow.

I'll read extensively.

I'll be able to write once I'm inspired.

Come here.

I'm really going tomorrow.

What time did you go that day?

Were there any seats left?

I'll go tomorrow.

So what time?

Around nine is fine.

There will definitely be seats then.

I didn't go to the library that day.

You didn't?

That's impossible.

You came back very late that day
from studying.

Where did you go that day?

I did study.

But

I wasn't at the library.

Then where were you?

I studied at his place.

-Look at this.
-Hold on.

His place?

Why would you even study at his place

when you two were alone together?

How sweet.

Now tell me.

Did you two kiss?

Weiwei.

Don't tell me.

He made the move, right?

I knew it!

Older guys sure are more experienced.

I want to ask you something.

What is it?

When you and Chen Qiang

have intimate moments,

do you get nervous?

Nervous?

Why would I be nervous?

-True.
-He's the nervous one.

Listen, when we first started dating,

he was afraid to even hold my hand.

It made me so frustrated.

But he's more at ease now.

He even tries to blame me for his farts.

Cute, right?

Wait a minute.

Don't tell me

you were nervous.

I was nervous.

I guess

I might look upset

when I get nervous.

I even explained it
in case he misunderstood.

I told him it wasn't that I disliked it.

But I still think that he…

I don't think he would misunderstand.

But when a couple are together,

they should get along as usual.

There's no need to be so cautious.

But if every little thing

needs an explanation,

it can get annoying over time.

But then again,

are you getting nervous out of habit?

What do you mean?

I mean,

are you always afraid that

he'll find out
that you've liked him for a long time?

There's a possibility.

But you two are together now.

It's common for normal couples

to have some physical contact

when they spend time together.

Besides, Sangsang,

I don't think you're that timid.

I don't know
if you're complimenting or mocking me.

I'm encouraging you.

You should enjoy being in a relationship.

Savor the process of being in love.

Of course, this process

includes physical contact.

Got it?

But I've already reacted that way.

Won't he read into it?

Read into it?

How about this?

You can take the initiative

and show him through your actions

that you don't dislike it.

You actually quite like it.

I think this could work.

We're already dating.

I'm his girlfriend.

So intimate gestures are normal.

That's right.

There's nothing to be nervous about.

Exactly.

Write your paper.

I really can't write.

I'll go to the library tomorrow.

Spare me this time. Please spare me.

Spare me.

Please spare me, Sangsang.

SANG ZHI

Jiaxu, are you working this weekend?

Let's go on a date.

Sure. Anything you want.

DUAN JIAXU

Now we're all set.

Let me fix your laces a bit.

Did you not sleep well?

You look exhausted.

How so?

You just look tired.

I'm fine.

I slept soundly last night.

We don't have to do this.

We can go out for a walk

or find something nice to eat.

I thought you really wanted to do this.

Are you that worried about me?

I haven't done this in a long time.

I've been waiting to show off my skills.

Let me help you with this.

Slow down.

Hold onto the railing.

I want to warn you of something.

What is it?

I plan to kiss you today.

I wasn't planning

to tell you this.

But…

I was afraid you would find it too sudden.

You're not nervous, are you?

I'm okay too.

So…

Are you giving me a heads-up?

If you don't want to do it today or…

I do.

So will you initiate it or should I?

Of course that would be me.

Are you ready?

Yes.

Okay.

Three.

-Two.
-Two.

One.

Come.

Come and get me!

Skate with your left and right feet.

Slide outward.

-Like this?
-Yes, correct.

Okay.

That's it.

You've got it.

I'll teach you something hard.

A figure-eight turn.

Skate backward like this.

It's a bit more challenging.

Move like this, a figure eight.

An eight.

This is harder.

You can do it.

Believe in yourself.

Come to me.

I'll protect you.

Come toward me.

You can do it.

That's it.

Just like that.

You can do this.

Come to me.

Move forward.

I did tell you about this.

I wasn't ready yet.

It doesn't count.

Okay, time is up.

Please stop writing.

Flip your exam papers over.

Take your belongings
and exit the classroom.

Yu Xin.

Let's go. Stop looking.

All right.

-That's great.
-Let's go.

-Where is Wangwang?
-Let's go.

Wangwang, come on.

-What are you reading?
-What is it?

For the last question

about the characteristics
of communication,

how many points did you write?

That one?

It was covered in the mock exam.

-Yes.
-Wait a minute.

Why I didn't see this question?

Where was it?

Timeliness, audience reach,
and wide coverage.

It's okay, Weiwei.

You see,

even if you saw the question,

you wouldn't know the answer.

The result would've been the same,

so it's okay.

Well, that's true.

Forget it. I'll retake it next semester.

But tonight, everyone must celebrate.

Everyone must go. Do you hear me?

-Okay.
-Got it.

Sangsang, did your parents agree

to let you stay to intern in Yihe?

No.

Why not?

Doing an internship is good.

You can start working.

-That's right.
-They do want me to intern.

They just don't want me to do it in Yihe.

They found an internship in Nanwu for me

and want me to go back.

Then go back to Nanwu.

But I still feel that staying in Yihe

may get me more opportunities.

Do you think Yihe
has more job opportunities

or do you just prefer your boyfriend
who is in Yihe?

Stop teasing me.

Hello?

Yes, that's me.

All right.

Okay, I see.

-What is it?
-What's up?

I passed my interview.

I've looked at the file you sent.

I'll work on it some more tonight.

Bye.

Hi. Excuse me.

Can you tell me where I can find a café?

There's a nice café over there.

Over there, right?

Okay.

Can I add you on WeChat?

Sorry.

If my girlfriend finds out,

I'll be dead meat.

Sorry for bothering you.

No problem.

Are you angry?

No.

Drink it.

If not, why won't you look at me?

And you're even pouting.

It's just a WeChat request.
Why would I be angry?

Are you really not angry?

No.

Are you jealous?

No.

Seeing you like this,

I thought you were jealous.

Are you really not jealous?

I am.

Just now,

I saw you flirting with her.

Me?

How did I flirt with her?

You did this.

No.

She asked me

the directions to a café.

So I…

I…

All I did was tell her it's over there.

Couldn't you have told her properly?

Did you have to do this?

I'm not talking to you.

Okay.

Sorry to bother you.

Can I add you on WeChat?

Sorry, I have a boyfriend.

Okay.

This watermelon looks pretty good.

-Let's go.
-What's wrong? Are you angry?

No.

Are you jealous?

How is that possible?

It's just a WeChat request.

Why would I be jealous?

Wait. I didn't give it to him.

But I saw you flirting with him just now.

When did I flirt with him?

He didn't even ask for directions.

You did this to him.

What was that?

I said, "Sorry, I have a boyfriend."

-What do you have?
-A boyfriend.

Present.

Let's go.