Skip Beat! (Extravagant Challenge / 華麗的挑戰)

When we arrive into this world...

we'd bring an old and mysterious box with us.

In the box...

is filled with little spirits called 'Grudge.'

If a box is accidentally opened...

then these spirits would come out.

They will cause their master to do dark and evil deeds.

In order to stop people from being tempted by Satan to open these boxes

each box is secured by many locks.

They are buried deep inside each person's heart.

Look, Bu Po Shang!

I just got his latest CD!

Wow!

You certainly have good taste.

Bu Po Shang wrote all the lyrics on his CD.

He even designed his own CD cover.

Not only does he look cool but he's also so talented!

He's the brightest star in the music industry.

You... you still haven't bought one yet, right?

You better go get one before it gets all sold out!

I... I'll definitely go and get one.

Amazing... he's absolutely amazing!

Thank you... thank you so much for your support!

Gong Xi, you can go now.

Don't you have to rush to your next job?

That's right, I do.

Jiang Jiang!

- Jiang Jiang, are you okay? - I'm fine.

- It's okay, I'm used to it. - I'm sorry!

Only half an hour left? Oh no, they'll deduct my pay!

Did you watch the singing contest last night?

Bu Po Shang was on it.

I thought you like Dun He Lian.

Well, I've changed my mind.

He sings really well.

Yeah, he's cute and has a good voice.

When I went to buy his CD today...

they gave me two big posters.

Look!

So, are you jealous or not?

I also bought his CD.

Why didn't I get any posters?

How can this happen?

How could they?

Gong Xi, are you okay?

No.

I must ask them for my posters.

I must get my posters back!

Excuse me...

Excuse me...

Shang's poster...

Shang's poster...

Look, Mom!

Shang's poster...

Why didn't I get Shang's poster?

Sorry, but I just gave out the last poster.

I can give you this cutout first.

I'll let you know once we get more posters, okay?

Okay, thank you!

At least the salesperson's quite reasonable.

I'm going to be late!

I'm so tired!

You're unbelievable.

You only used fifteen minutes to get here while it normally takes you forty minutes.

I'm sorry.

I was almost late.

How are you suppose to work when you're so exhausted?

That's right!

No problem, I can do it.

If I take a day off then I won't be able to pay my rent.

Why are you working yourself so hard?

Why must you stay in such an expensive apartment?

You're working three jobs to pay for your rent.

Look how messy your hair is.

You should spend some money on making yourself look good instead.

Do I really look that bad?

Come on, Boss!

Why are you trying to change Xiao Xi?

People have their own styles.

Look at me.

Guys also like simple and cool girls like me.

Cool?

You're a disgrace.

Now that Xiao Xi's here, you can go.

Don't you need to go to your tutoring class?

All right, I'm going.

Oh yeah.

Gong Xi, one of my classmates has met a new boyfriend.

So, she wants to throw a party.

Can we borrow your posh apartment?

But... I've been too busy to clean up lately.

My apartment's a total mess.

There are spiders and cockroaches everywhere.

I even caught a bat last time.

It's okay, if you don't want to.

You don't have to give me a 'Nat Geo' excuse.

Damn.

You live in such a posh apartment but you never invite anyone over.

What's the big secret?

You're not hiding a man in there, are you?

Did I guess right?

You're really keeping a man in that posh apartment, aren't you?

How's that possible?

Wan Zi.

Xiao Xi is not like you.

You can't keep your mind off men.

You're going to be late for your class.

Your mom is going to nag you again.

Oh yeah.

That annoying divorced woman will nag me to death.

Hey, I'm going, bye.

Wan Zi, I'm sorry.

Xiao Xi!

- Come and help me! - Coming!

She's so pretty.

No.

I can't waste money on making myself look pretty.

All I need is you.

You're not going to hate me just because I don't dress up, right?

He's home!

Shang!

You scared me.

Not too loud.

What if the neighbors hear you?

I'm sorry.

Look! I got a cutout of you!

Is there anything to drink?

Right away!

Here.

Have you had dinner yet? Should I cook you something?

It's already ten o'clock, what do you think?

I guess you've eaten already.

Forget it.

Forget what?

What did he mean?

Shang.

Are you in a bad mood?

Is it work?

Or is it because you're too busy?

You haven't been back for ages.

I really miss you.

I tried calling you so that I can listen to your voice and see how you're doing.

But, I only got through to your voicemail box.

I always wondered when you'd be coming home.

So, is that my fault?

No, not at all.

I just wanted to see how you're doing and how things are going at work for you.

You're so annoying.

What's wrong with you?

Am I obliged to report to you?

That's not what I mean.

Shang always seems to be in a bad mood when he comes home lately.

I wonder what's wrong.

I still remember the time when we first came to Taipei...

Shang... Shang!

Have you eaten yet?

You work so hard everyday.

- Of course, I must wait for you. - Really?

His world revolved around me.

He's always so gentle and caring to me.

Yummy!

But ever since he became famous and got busier.

His manager would fully book his schedule

and restrict him from doing this and doing that.

Shang is someone who doesn't like to be constrained.

Because, he didn't want his life to be planned by others

who'd restrict him from doing the things he like

that's why he escaped to Taipei with me.

Shang, today at three o'clock...

Also, we've got a fitting at seven o'clock.

Then at 7:30, see this...

This must be the reason for his mood swings.

Time for my secret weapon.

Shang, I need to go get something. I'll be right back.

Shang and I grew up together.

My mom didn't have time to look after me

so I spent a lot of time at Shang's place.

The two of us virtually grew up together.

If you see Shang, tell him that Mistress wants to see him.

Yes, madam.

Shang's family owned a traditional Japanese hot spring hotel.

It's one of the best in Japan.

Shang is the only son in his family.

He knows that one day he'd have to take over his family business.

Shang, where are you?

Shang?

Where are you, Shang?

Shang, where are you?

Shang!

But Shang hated the idea of just getting married and taking over the family business.

Because he's got a great music talent.

He's been in a band ever since high school.

His ambition was to become a great singer.

What kind of a future would a singer have?

Don't you look down on me!

I've got what it takes.

I can guarantee you that I'll become famous.

You're my only son.

I want you to take over this hotel!

Do you think the flamboyant entertainment world is all that simple?