Amidst a Snowstorm of Love (2024) s01e01 Episode Script

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ADAPTED FROM DURING THE SNOWSTORM
BY MOBAO FEIBAO
HULL
I think it's here.
It must be close by.
I think it's here.
Lin Yiyang.
You got the wrong guy.
I'm sorry about that.
I think it's here.
-Let's go.
-Come on.
The metro is here.
Hurry up.
The hotel is only two stops away.
Hurry up.
The metro stopped.
There's a snowstorm.
The public transportation
is out of service.
Get a cab now
before it's too late.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Meng Xiaotian.
Speed up.
Why are you so fast with those short legs?
I'm your big sister.
You're older only by three hours.
It's there.
Mind the steps.
Yin Guo, be careful.
Mind the door.
I got this.
This way.
That's all we've got.
I hope the hotel serves food.
First, we need to get a hotel first.
I'll make a phone call over there.
It's too loud here.
Who are you calling?
Zheng Yi.
I don't know
how long I was on the phone that day.
And he kept watching me
through the window.
You should come next month.
It's the coldest now.
Yiyang.
Meet my buddy from home.
He came for sightseeing.
Did you come alone?
I'm with my sister.
She's on the phone over there.
Have you ordered any drinks?
No, I was waiting for you.
What about you?
I got some snacks, not drinks.
Do you want some?
No, thank you.
Zheng Yi is looking for a hotel.
She will keep me updated.
Keep an eye on my phone.
Wake me up if she texts me.
Okay.
Yin Guo.
Yin Guo.
What?
It's on me.
Here you go.
Thank you.
Come on. We're buddies.
Do you know them?
Just now,
they came and sat there
when you were on the phone.
I heard them speaking Chinese,
so I asked them what drinks to get.
Was the metro already out of service?
Yes.
Hey, kid.
You'd better get a hotel now.
It's hard to get cabs later.
Did she text me?
No.
Wu Wei.
I got a cab.
I can wait
until they get a hotel
and then drop them off first.
But you just got here.
Something came up.
He got a cab.
Once you get a hotel,
he can give you a ride.
-Okay.
-That's inappropriate.
I mean,
I hate to bother you.
We got this. Thank you.
I don't mind.
It's just a ride.
We get along with your little brother,
so don't be shy.
Hey, let's drink.
All right, cheers.
This drink should be fine, right?
Yin Guo.
I just sent you
the hotel address and contact info.
There aren't many hotels around you
and they're super pricey,
so I got you one slightly further away.
That's the only room left.
Get over there now.
We got the room.
She's amazing.
Dude, we're ready to go.
So fast? Your friend is really something.
Where is it?
Here.
Do you know this place?
Yes.
Where is the cab?
Ten minutes away.
I need to use the restroom.
-Me too.
-All right.
Are you a student?
Or
are you working here?
I'm a student.
Why?
Do I look suspicious?
Here's my ID.
LIN YIYANG, MALE
My student ID.
Take a look.
That's his photo.
The same name.
I guess it's all right.
And my passport.
Take a look.
Isn't that my face?
Yes.
Thank you.
Lin Yiyang, what are you doing?
Are you getting her contact
when we're not looking?
Listen.
He's a fraud.
It's way too easy
to forge his ID.
Ask for his household registration permit.
No need. Thank you.
The car is here. Help with the luggage.
Okay.
It's okay. I got this.
Take the light one.
I got this. Thank you.
Let him pay.
Let's head out.
Gosh.
You forgot your phone.
Keep it for me, Yin Guo.
Let me help you.
I'll carry the bag. Thank you.
Get in first. It's freezing.
What a nice guy.
He's making a detour for us.
Yin Guo.
No rush.
Let me get the luggage.
I got these.
Zheng Yi.
We just arrived.
Not yet.
Give me a second.
I'll call you back.
Let me take a look.
Thank you.
It's a bit remote here.
Stay in at night.
It's no harm to be careful
when you're away from home.
Okay.
Thank you.
I really appreciate it.
Bye.
Bye.
Lin.
Lin.
Add me on WeChat.
I must treat you to a meal.
Okay.
Here.
Okay.
Text me if you need me.
See you around.
Yin Guo, let's go.
Wu Wei.
We're closed.
Cook for yourself.
Let me in first.
Hurry up. Come on in.
Did you run out of food?
I forgot my keys.
Wu Wei got his phone off,
so I couldn't find him.
Where's your roommate?
No idea.
We don't talk.
I've been working on the thesis
and haven't slept.
Let me crash here tonight.
My son came today.
Let me wake him up.
How can I bother the kid for a bed?
I guess I will…
sleep here.
I'm finally in bed.
Thank you, Lin.
Thank you, Zheng Yi.
What about me?
Won't you thank me?
Thank you, Yin Guo.
Although I'm only
three hours older than you,
well,
I'm way too responsible.
I have to look after you forever.
Right, Yin Guo.
Did the handsome guy
show you his student ID?
Yes.
That was awkward,
but I didn't expect him
to be from Zheng Yi's university.
Really?
He's a top student.
PLUM TEA, OOLONG TEA, FRIED FISH
First noodle of the day.
Here you go.
Thank you.
No, I should thank you.
I repaid
your 200,000.
Check it.
I'm sorry.
It's urgent.
Otherwise, I wouldn't have urged you
to pay me back.
I owe you money.
Not the other way around.
Silly kid.
Yin Guo, two slices for me.
Okay.
Go sit. I'll bring it over.
Yin Guo.
Why don't you
thank the handsome guy
in person?
I want to,
but I don't know what to say.
Why so hesitant?
I'll send you his contact.
Add him now.
We just talked.
He's on the phone.
Take a look.
CONTACT CARD
I got this.
Yin Guo.
Where's mine?
Do it yourself.
Come on.
CONTACT CARD SHARED BY TIANTIAN
What?
-Give it back.
-Wait.
Give it back, Meng Xiaotian.
-He added you.
-No.
I'll send a smiley face.
I'M YIN GUO.
Look.
I haven't decided what to say yet.
It's okay. He's very nice.
Just ask him out
for dinner.
We promised last night
to get him dinner.
Hi, I'm Yin Guo,
the Chinese person in the Red Fish Bar.
You helped me
and my little brother.
HI, I'M YIN GUO, THE CHINESE PERSON
AT THE RED FISH BAR.
I know.
Thank you so much
for getting us to the hotel.
If you're available,
let us buy you food to show our gratitude.
What do you think?
THANK YOU SO MUCH
FOR GETTING US TO THE HOTEL.
IF YOU'RE AVAILABLE,
LET US BUY YOU FOOD TO SHOW…
Are you not scared to be scammed?
ARE YOU NOT AFRAID TO BE SCAMMED?
We just arrived.
It's our first visit. Plus the storm.
I was totally lost.
I'm sorry.
I doubted you.
SEND
No problem.
NO PROBLEM.
Where are you?
We can come over.
I'm at the train station.
I'm heading back to school.
What did he say?
He's heading back to school.
Really?
Yes.
That's easy.
Let's follow him
and have some fun.
I don't think that's a good idea.
We don't have to do it today.
-It's okay--
-No.
Who chases after someone to another city
to buy them a meal?
That's sick.
Yin Guo.
Fine. Next time.
Next time then.
We finally settled in.
I'm still tired.
I just think that
we should pay him back well.
There will be a chance.
Lin.
Why did you leave so soon?
We owe you a meal.
We need to buy some groceries
after breakfast.
We need
water, snacks,
towels,
shampoo and body wash.
Note it down, just in case.
All right.
Why are you following me?
The snacks are over there.
We'll buy them another day.
I just got it.
I got tickets. We're late.
Hurry up. Let's get going.
Wait.
What tickets?
To Hursin.
Lin recommended an app,
so I booked two tickets.
It was a good deal.
We said we were not going.
Listen to me first.
I didn't want to go,
but we kept talking
and Lin was super friendly.
I said I knew a girl from his university
and that I was curious about the campus,
so he invited me over.
Maybe it's a great option for a PhD.
Even if you're curious,
we don't have to go today.
Yin Guo.
I got carried away and bought the tickets.
Look.
HAMBURGERS AT THE TRAIN STATION
ARE NICE.
Refund them. Let's go another time.
You'll be busy.
You have training.
I can't hold you back
or my brother would punch me.
Let's go.
Wait.
I have to pack up.
What for? It's just a day.
I'll put the things back.
Hey.
SET REMARKS AND TAGS
YIN GUO
SET REMARKS AND TAGS
COMPLETE
Over there.
Yes, it's this one.
Here.
Thank you so much for your help.
I hope I can pay you back,
but before that,
please accept the money
for the cab and the drinks.
Don't mention it.
DON'T MENTION IT.
Tiantian.
Meng Xiaotian.
Pay him back once we arrive.
I made a transfer,
but he didn't accept it.
There you are.
She's almost there and you left.
What was that?
Come back with me
or I'll be stuck on you.
I went broke
after buying drinks for those kids.
I can't afford a ticket back.
I can.
I know it's not enough for the train.
Let's get on the bus after we arrive.
I can afford that.
What if…
I don't want to go back?
Actually,
it's your teacher's daughter
who wants to see you tonight.
She's coming to attend
her nephew's graduation ceremony
and insists on meeting you.
Her mom prepared many things you liked
when you were a kid.
She's coming all the way here
and you're avoiding her.
It's not very nice.
So I'll get tickets?
Whatever.
Leave me alone.
I knew it.
Someone is just pretending to be tough.
HURSIN
This way.
Yin Guo.
Is this the burger Lin recommended?
Is it?
Do we have time? I'm hungry.
We have 20 minutes. Let's grab a bite.
Okay.
I'm a bit hungry.
Shall we get a burger?
Have this for now.
We'll eat later.
Yin Guo.
Where should we take Lin?
Do you know anything nice here?
I haven't decided.
It's not a city known for its cuisine.
Let's just ask Lin.
He knows this place.
All right then.
My sister and I came to Hursin.
Let's have dinner, Lin.
Have fun. I went back to Hull.
What's wrong?
He went back to Hull.
He…
He just came back here.
Why did he go back again?
Maybe there's something urgent.
What do we do, Yin Guo?
You tell me.
I'm sorry.
I should have asked him in advance.
You should have.
Don't be mad, Yin Guo.
I'm sorry, Yin Guo.
I've grown tired of getting mad at you.
Since we're here, let's go.
-Yin Guo.
-The car is here.
Okay.
Yin Guo, did you hear that?
I know it's expensive here.
Zheng Yi has mentioned it.
Lin is quite something.
What does it have to do with you?
Everything.
He's our savior, okay?
Okay.
Recommended by
the most handsome guy I've seen.
You're obsessed with photos.
Not that handsome. He's lying.
Hey.
Do you have any photos?
Your brother has been mentioning him.
How does he look?
I'm so curious.
I won't lie to you.
If I were a girl, I'd fall for him.
Mediocre.
Just ordinary.
He's exaggerating.
Be honest, okay?
Yes, be honest.
Be objective.
Fine.
I admit.
He's not bad.
How childish.
The Ebbitt Grill there is nice.
Try it.
Meng Xiaotian.
You forgot he could see it, right?
Why didn't you say something?
I forgot too.
You…
But I…
It's okay.
You didn't bad-mouth him.
You actually praised him.
I totally forgot about it.
It's okay. Lin is such a nice guy.
This is so embarrassing.
It's okay.
I'll be quiet.
FINE. I ADMIT. HE'S NOT BAD.
What is it?
Back off, please.
Hey, it's me.
Host two kids for me.
I can't make it back.
Take care of them.
I'll attend once.
That's my term.
This is a one-time deal.
-Here. Take it.
-Okay.
I'm right next door.
Okay.
Yin Guo.
Lin said he was sorry to make us
come in vain.
Dinner is on him.
Did you agree?
No.
He said his friend would come.
I said sure, but I had to pay for dinner.
And then?
And then he said we are guests here,
so dinner is on him.
This is how it works with Chinese people
even if we're abroad.
However, I didn't agree.
That's more like it.
Well done.
We're already in debt.
He can't pay for us again.
We're here.
Let's go.
Give him the money
for the ride and the drinks.
Yin Guo, you've said it twice.
I'm not a kid anymore.
He didn't accept it.
He said we could give him
the next time we meet.
Next time?
WE WILL MEET AGAIN
Yiyang, we're not drinking today.
You rarely visit.
Have a drink.
Yes, ma'am.
Have a drink.
Ma'am?
He calls me by my name,
but you call me ma'am?
Are you his junior?
I can't call you miss.
My mom is your friend.
If I called you by your name,
she'd punch me.
Yes, right.
Well,
it's tricky then.
Yiyang is such a senior in Dongxin City.
Not anymore.
I left a long time ago.
He Jia.
Have some water.
Don't tell my mom
that I'm calling you by your name.
Thank you.
Are you two
living here alone?
I'm living here.
He sometimes sleeps over.
Two sisters rented the rooms.
You're living with girls?
Is it fine?
It's all right.
The former tenants were guys,
but they moved out.
The landlord started
short-term rentals for some income.
They're college kids.
We can communicate
and we have our own rooms.
Have a seat, He Jia.
Okay.
Think about your life as a child
and look at you now.
I'm glad.
I'll tell my mom
and she can be at ease.
Jiang Yang is in trouble.
He wants to talk to you.
I think I left the decanter
in the storage.
I have no money
or connections.
If he needs help,
I'm the last person he should talk to.
What if…
he doesn't need money or connections?
I don't think…
I can offer anything.
Fine.
This is between you and your buddy.
I won't meddle with it.
Right.
My mom made pickles for you
and wanted me to bring them here.
I managed to dissuade her,
but she made me bring you these instead.
I was so worried during the trip
that it'd be confiscated by customs.
You can have them.
They should keep these
for themselves.
Yes.
I told them that you were only 27
and wouldn't need these,
but she got really upset
and insisted that I bring them.
So I thought I'd better let her be.
Besides, these are all gifts from others.
They don't eat those things,
so I thought I'd bring them to you.
You can make these into soup or tea.
As you know,
my mom loves keeping
the good stuff for you.
He Jia.
There's really no need.
You finally
called me by my name after a whole night.