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[Wanna Be]

That was awesome!

You've really made us proud!

It was nothing, really.

You're all so happy, huh?

Well, I guess you should be.

Landing such a golden opportunity in just two months

is indeed worth celebrating.

All right.

That's enough.

Why?

It doesn't matter if it's not me,

but why him?

Why can't it be me?

Do you even know your own limits?

Just a few months ago, you didn't even know what modeling was,

and now you've landed a deal with an international brand.

No real ability,

just plenty of scheming.

I have to say, I'm impressed.

What scheming?

It was the brand's choice,

not Ms. Ling's.

Did you all get that?

We all know the truth.

From the audition to now,

if it weren't for Ms. Ling

and Han Yijing,

you wouldn't have made it this far.

Let's be real.

You only got ahead because of your connections!

Don't stir up trouble.

We never said that.

If you have a problem, just say it.

Don't throw accusations at me.

You hear me?

I do have a problem with this.

You're just a fishmonger

who can't even walk the runway properly.

What makes you think you can compete with us?

Oh, right,

playing the sympathy card works too.

Talking about your dad's eye condition,

saying you had to drop out to take care of him,

all just to get attention.

Clever move.

What did you just say?

I dare you to say it again.

Stop acting innocent.

The comments say it all.

You used your own dad

as a selling point just to land a brand deal.

How filial of you.

Fan!

All right, that's enough.

Come at me!

Don't hold me back!

Fan, that's enough!

What's going on here?

Impressive.

You've really grown bold,

starting a brawl in the company now?

Mo,

I just wanted to stand up for you…

Shut up!

You're the one who can't handle losing, yet you're dragging me into it?

You've been in this industry long enough.

Don't you know how things work?

The brand has its own standards,

so their choice is fair, no matter who they pick.

If you've got a problem,

go take it up with them.

Throwing a tantrum here won't change anything.

This ends now.

Anyone who keeps this up

will be kicked out for good.

Congratulations, Ms. Ling.

Looks like you got what you wanted.

I'll have the team rearrange

your upcoming work as soon as possible.

No rush.

I'll follow your lead.

[Episode 11] [It Is More Than Comfort]

[Wu Ming]

[You Ning]

If it weren't for Ms. Ling

and Han Yijing,

you wouldn't have made it this far.

[Missed call from Wu Ming]

[Yijing]

You're just a fishmonger

who can't even walk the runway properly.

What makes you think you can compete with us?

You only got ahead because of your connections!

Talking about your dad's eye condition,

saying you had to drop out to take care of him...

You used your own dad as a selling point. How filial of you.

What did you just say?

Go ahead! Come at me!

Ms. Ling, are you leaving?

I just called Fan,

but he didn't answer.

Stop calling him.

Leave him alone for now.

All right.

Don't tell him I was here.

All right, got it.

Why are you here?

Weren't you the one who called me?

Well, go on.

What's the matter?

Now that I'm here, no need to keep your distance.

It's nothing big, really.

I just won again

and will be shooting my first commercial.

I wanted to tell you in person.

Am I the first one to know?

Guess you aren't an ingrate, after all.

Then I'll be the first

to celebrate with you.

I was arguing with someone here during the day,

and now I'm celebrating at night.

Guess I must be

the most thick-skinned in the world.

I hope your mental resilience is as unbreakable

as your thick skin.

Word about that matter

has already spread within the company.

Honestly, I think this little drama is a good thing.

A lot of them

were secretly unconvinced

but just didn't dare to say it out loud.

Now, thanks to Ding Chen, they've vented their frustrations,

and Xing Mo was forced to take a stand.

This has actually made things easier.

At the very least, this opportunity

is still yours.

So many people fought so hard

for it,

but you were the one who got it.

So getting a little criticism is no big deal.

Is this the mindset

that got you through all these years?

When it comes to self-regulation,

I'm an expert.

I've been through it all.

Feel free to ask if you ever need any advice.

All right.

I'll learn from you.

Then cheer up

and stop feeling sorry for Xing Mo.

The more guilt you show,

the more defeated he'll feel.

Just focus on what you need to do.

The outcome is what matters.

Now, can we start celebrating?

Here?

Are you afraid?

No.

I'm just worried that you...

Who says champagne is just for drinking?

Calm down.

Besides, a little champagne won't get you drunk.

Don't.

Careful.

Don't splash it on me!

Feel sorry now?

Yes.

Here you go.

Congratulations.

Nice champagne.

Shame

it got wasted like that.

Once you become the brand ambassador,

I'll give you another bottle.

Then I must gift you one,

as you're already the brand ambassador.

Yeah.

After all I've taught you,

one bottle of champagne simply won't do.

Tell me what you want.

Just say the word and I'll get it for you.

Of course,

a gift like this

shouldn't be defined solely by its price tag.

It's also about...

What I want is for you

to never keep your distance

from me, no matter what.

Even if it means dealing with Huang Jinde.

I know all about

what happened that day.

If it were the old days,

I'd have blocked you long ago.

I'm Han Yijing, after all.

Which man wouldn't want to be associated with me?

A bit of scandal here and there, a quick clarification,

and suddenly opportunities and work come their way.

So over the years, I've only had

colleagues by my side,

but no true friends.

But lately,

I've been thinking

that having someone

to grab a drink with,

take a late-night stroll,

and share a midnight snack

is actually pretty great.

They are way more fun than those celebration parties.

I want to be the person I truly like,

not just the Han Yijing everyone else sees.

This gift is for you.

From now on,

as long as you don't block me,

I'll always be there for you.

After all, you're Han Yijing,

which man wouldn't want to be associated with you?

Stir up a little scandal,

and I'll skyrocket to success.

You wish.

I didn't tell you

because I was worried you'd keep your distance,

block me,

or simply avoid me

to dodge

any misunderstanding.

♪Like a star falling♪

♪Igniting the spark within♪

♪Don't let us drift apart♪

♪Like clouds meeting in the sky♪

♪Oh, dream♪

♪Can we get a little closer?♪

♪When that passion resurfaces♪

♪Let me be your shining point♪

♪Finally standing before you♪

Who's there?

♪Daydreams come true♪

Stop right there!

What's wrong?

A person went by,

acting all furtive.

It was probably just a clueless newcomer.

These newbies are indeed pretty unreliable.

Being alone

with a senior female colleague at this hour,

aren't you worried about the gossip?

We're simply having an intellectual discussion.

As long as you don't spread rumors,

no one will be gossiping.

No.

What Ms. Han meant to say was that...

Please don't misunderstand.

If there is something between us, we'll be somewhere else.

We won't be here, will we?

You even had a drink together.

How romantic

of you.

You Ning, I...

I get it now.

You two aren't having an intellectual discussion at all.

You were just secretly celebrating

behind our backs.

Honestly,

have you no heart?

After all,

Xing Mo's been working with you for years

and he's treated you well.

It's fine if you feel no guilt,

but how can you be drinking here?

Why should we feel guilty?

He didn't cheat or steal anything.

He won it by his own efforts.

Just like how you won against me?

Ladies.

Look,

it's getting late.

How about having a late-night snack together?

- No appetite. - I'll pass.

Let's all go home then.

Staying up late is bad for our skin,

right?

You go ahead.

I'll take her home.

Besides, you've had a drink,

so you can't drive anyway.

We'll have a private chat

on the way.

I'll wait for you downstairs.

It's not like she'll do anything to me.

I'll be fine.

What do you want to chat about?

Go ahead.

So, you and Jia Fan are really a thing now?

See.

How could I not be suspicious when you react like that?

We shared the same bed for years.

If anyone knows you best,

it's me.

Back then,

we had nothing,

but at least we had each other.

We ate, lived, and slept side by side.

We trained together

during the day,

and at night,

we'd secretly order takeout.

When Ms. Ling caught us,

we covered for each other.

If one of us had feelings for someone,

we'd tell each other right away.

You never

beat around the bush.

You always spoke your mind.

So, do you still love Jinyuan?

The Han Yijing I knew

would have faced everything head-on,

never hiding or holding back.

So this is what reminiscing the past feels like.

Well then, I'll tell you this.

I don't care who you love. It has nothing to do with me.

Don't go back on your words.

Promise me

that if he ever comes back,

you won't contact him

or try to get close to him.

Even if you run into him,

you won't be the one to speak first.

You Ning,

you don't still seriously believe

that I was the one who came between you two, do you?

What other explanation is there?

If it hadn't been for you...

He still wouldn't be into you.

Han Yijing,

whether he's into me or not

is my business.

As for you,

just focus on your Jia Fan.

If you ask me,

he's a much better match for you

than Liao Jinyuan.

He's young, handsome,

smart,

and in the same field as you.

You'll have the perfect combo of love and career.

Pull over.

Why?

I'll just take a cab back.

Come on, just let me take you home.

If you don't pull over now, I'm getting out myself.

Han Yijing.

Will you agree to it or not, Han Yijing?

Han Yijing!

Welcome back to On-the-Hour Music!

Up next is a timeless hit

by the musical genius

Lu Zheng'an from Qiuyin Town,

Don't Let Love Slip Away This Time.

Hope it brings you courage and love.

♪The time we let slip away♪

♪Left behind meaningless pride♪

♪Scattered fragments of the past♪

Wasn't this

already broken

and thrown away by me?

Who says broken things can't be fixed?

Oh, right.

I have something for you too.

Close your eyes first.

♪Despite the sorrows on this journey♪

♪You've stayed by my side♪

Oris' limited edition!

I've been looking for this forever.

What's written on it?

♪Drifting for so long♪

♪Only to chase a fleeting spark♪

What does it mean?

Loving you

every day.

♪The deeper the love, the greater the pain♪

So mushy.

People might mistake this for a proposal.

And what makes you so sure

I'm not actually proposing?

♪I hope each dawn and dusk♪

♪Grace your days with blessings♪

♪The lost will find their way out♪

♪No more shallow affection♪

♪Let silence hold the love we once knew♪

♪Let's make the most of what's ahead♪

♪Don't let love slip away♪

♪This time♪

Excuse me.

Would you mind turning off the music?

♪Only to chase a fleeting spark♪

♪There are many ups and downs on this journey♪

♪I hope each dawn and dusk♪

♪Grace your days with blessings♪

You're back.

Why are you still awake?

I can't fall asleep.

I've said this countless times.

It's chilly outside at night,

so zip up your jacket.

I'm fine.

I'm not cold.

My health's great.

Just leave it.

Don't bother with the zipper.

I'm not that fragile.

What about that commercial?

Did you get selected?

What do you think?

Come on.

My son's got this for sure.

Dad.

Once I start earning big...

I'll buy you a big house,

a villa, actually...

and a car.

Stop it.

A convertible.

I'll buy you designer clothes too.

We'll cruise around with Gold,

and when Fashion Week comes,

I'll make sure

you have the best seat in the house.

When that time comes, reporters will definitely interview you.

Make sure you say this:

"I want to thank my father.

Without him,

I wouldn't be where I am today.

I truly appreciate his support

and guidance."

That's a deal.

Just wait a little longer.

I'll make sure you have a better life.

A better life can take its time,

but there's one thing

I can't wait for.

Then tell me.

Get a girlfriend.

You're not at the market anymore,

surrounded by older ladies.

Now that you've joined a prestigious company,

shouldn't you have a proper girlfriend?

Forget it,

given my situation.

You're still young.

You can't spend your whole life with just a dog

and a blind man.

Your situation isn't like mine back then.

These days, if you have money, there's always a solution.

I even consulted a doctor.

There's a method called

genetic screening

that can prevent the condition from being passed down to your children.

You sure worry a lot.

All right.

I'll handle it myself.

You take after me in so many ways,

except my charm with women.

Not to boast,

but when I was young,

I had no shortage of admirers.

Everywhere I went,

love letters

just kept coming.

All right. I get it.

Dad.

Don't make me mad.

I'm tired. I'm going to sleep.

Why is this kid so stubborn?

Listen,

your mom was the only one who didn't fall for me back then.

Otherwise,

do you think I'd have had to put in so much effort to court her?

[Gemstone Enclave]

What's the matter?

Who's really guilty here?

What?

So you've been into me

this whole time?

That's impossible.

Yijing, what's wrong?

Are you all right?

I'm fine.

I just didn't sleep well last night.

Why again?

Maybe a hospital visit would help.

You've been so distracted lately.

It's like you're lovesick or something.

Any news from Whim?

I heard that Miss You has already taken action,

pulling every string possible

just to get on the cover.

So we shouldn't fall behind.

After all, it's Whim's first issue.

The problem is that the editor-in-chief is nowhere to be found.

I've asked around,

but even their own staff are clueless.

I heard they just returned from abroad.

Could it be Nailin?

Impossible.

He was blacklisted two years ago.

Some say it's a woman.

An Lufei?

That's even more impossible.

She's caught up in a scandal

and busy dealing with lawsuits.

What scandal?

After a few drinks,

she forcibly kissed a male model more than ten years

younger than her.

What a disgrace.

It trended for days,

and no one could suppress it.

My goodness.

She ruined

her reputation at that age?

Yijing,

you don't look well.

Let's drop by the hospital.

It's just up ahead,

not far at all.

No.

It's just

low blood sugar.

A little food will help.

Sir, could you make a U-turn up ahead?

Is this

the right place?

Her taste has changed quite a bit.

Oh.

I get it now.

This isn't a dream, right?

Fan.

Why don't you say a few words?

Okay.

Let me do it.

Let me say a few words.

First of all,

my sincerest apologies.

It's all a bit rushed,

so we couldn't host you properly.

I hope you don't mind.

Not at all, Mr. Jia.

We came unannounced.

We should have let you know in advance.

We were just passing by

and wanted to grab a quick bite.

Exactly.

We just wanted a simple meal.

No need for all the fuss.

Yes.

[Hailiwang Seafood]

I'm just excited.

Look at who's here.

These are people I never thought I'd meet.

Oh, my gosh.

I...

I never imagined I'd be sitting

at the same table, sharing a meal with you all.

I feel like I should be holding a banner

and giving you a grand welcome.

A big welcome to you all.

All right, that's enough.

That's a bit much.

If you keep this up,

we won't dare to come back.

I won't do it.

Come by anytime. You're always welcome.

Actually, we should have come earlier, right?

After all, Jia Fan is now our colleague

and also my student.

We should have come sooner.

As a parent, I have to say something.

I really should have done better today.

Honestly,

without all of you as his mentors,

my son wouldn't be where he is today.

I sincerely hope that, in the future,

you will continue to guide him

with patience.

No need to be so formal, Mr. Jia.

Mr. Jia,

no need for such formality.

Just treat us like any other customers.

Oh, that won't do.

Who is she?

My future leader.

Actually, it's all thanks to Ms. Han.

If she hadn't insisted on coming,

we wouldn't...

Let's dig in.

Or I'll have low blood sugar again.

Ah, yes.

Exactly, let's eat.

The food's getting cold. Did in.

Let's eat while we chat.

Come on, Miss.

Try this abalone first.

It may look small, but it's wild-caught.

Simin,

our oysters are super fresh.

That's right.

Help yourself.

That's more than enough, Mr. Jia.

I grew this in my backyard.

Is this organic?

Of course.

It's completely free of fertilizer.

The seeds alone set them apart from regular tomatoes,

Mr. Jia.

Simin, have one of these too.

Yes, have some of those.

Come on.

Ms. Dong.

Since everyone seems to be enjoying the food,

maybe I should get two more lobsters.

That won't do.

Our guests are important.

Two lobsters aren't enough.

Make it six.

Sure.

Money's not an issue.

You had me worried for a moment.

Eat as much as you want.

You get startled so easily.

Ms. Dong loves to mess with you.

Very generous of you, Ms. Dong.

Come on, let's eat.

Help yourself.

Dig in.

Simin, don't be shy.

Eat to your heart's content.

Don't just sit there.

Make yourself at home.

Drop by whenever you want.

Make yourself at home.

No need to be shy.

Thank you.

Thanks, Ms. Dong.

Come say hi.

I'll go over for a bit.

Then we'll...

Let's treat each other like family.

Careful.

Don't get pinched by it again.

How long do you plan on staying here?

It's only going to get busier.

Can you manage?

I've got it covered.

Are you working so hard

because of your dad's eyes?

I didn't know you were so filial.

Are you falling for me again?

♪Like a bird flying over♪

♪A deserted wasteland♪

♪Dreamed of too many what-ifs♪

♪If only you loved me too♪

♪Like a star falling♪

♪Igniting the spark within♪

♪Don't let us drift apart♪

♪Like clouds meeting in the sky♪

♪Oh, dream♪

♪Can we get a little closer?♪

♪When that passion resurfaces♪

♪Let me be your shining point♪

♪Finally standing before you♪

♪Daydreams come true♪

♪Holding you in my heart♪