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♪My feelings lay deep in my heart♪

♪Till you wandered by♪

♪Effortlessly♪

♪With just a smile, you awakened me♪

♪I once buried my truth out of sight♪

♪Yet your intuition traced its light♪

♪How lucky to be♪

♪The one you see♪

♪Our hearts close the distance between us♪

♪Every word in daily life spells our chemistry♪

♪And just for now, I wanna hold you tight♪

♪Come let me see you in the morning light♪

♪If our eyes can't hold back love's tide♪

♪Let it come roaring inside♪

♪Stay with me♪

♪Eye to eye♪

♪Come feel my heart♪

♪Burning bright♪

♪A heartbeat shared in perfect harmony♪

♪Every stroke of ink screams I miss you♪

[Eat Run Love]

[Adapted from Chen Zhiyao's novel, Materialistic Romance]

♪So don't let me go♪

[Episode 2]

[Linke]

Yu, I'm here to take over your shift.

Got it.

We sold so much of this water today.

Yeah, some cute guy bought a few bottles.

Never thought anyone else

would like this weird water just like you.

[Laoshan Oldenlandia Water]

[The 5th Design Star Running Shoe Design Competition]

[Judges' Panel]

Today, we'll focus

on the exceptional features of these sneakers.

Every detail, from material design

to performance and aesthetics,

has been meticulously crafted.

What's wrong?

What are you looking for?

First, in terms of materials,

these sneakers use...

I left my flash drive at the convenience store.

Hey, come back.

Where are you going?

I'm heading to the store to get it.

Is it too late?

What should we do?

Here's what we'll do.

Look up the phone number

of that convenience store

and ask

if they can deliver it to us now.

Yeah, right.

Have them bring it over.

The convenience store we just went to is on...

South Xueyuan Road.

[South Xueyuan Road Convenience Store]

Hello,

this is Linke Convenience Store.

Hi.

I was just in there shopping,

and I left my keychain.

Could you check for me?

Where did you leave it?

In the chip aisle.

Okay, hold on. I'll take a look.

Hello, I found it.

Found it.

There are important files on that flash drive.

I need it urgently.

Could you deliver it to me now?

Sorry.

We can't leave during work hours.

You'll have to come pick it up.

I won't let you do it for free.

I'll give you a delivery fee.

Hold on.

Alright.

Yu,

could you

make a delivery after your shift?

But I have a plan later.

You go. I'll cover the store.

Hello, please hold on.

I'll deliver it now.

Please leave your phone number.

Got it. Thanks.

Alright, thanks.

I'm heading out then.

Okay.

She's on her way.

Sir, what's going on up ahead?

Traffic jam.

We won't be there anytime soon.

How much longer will it take?

Maybe at least 20 minutes.

Hey, it'll take me another 20 minutes.

Will you still make it?

Another 20 minutes?

We're about to go on stage.

In 20 minutes, it'll be too late.

Even if the flash drive gets here, it won't help.

Traffic jams are out of my control.

If I don't make it in time,

you still owe me the delivery fee.

Hello.

Please get it here.

You'll definitely get paid.

I'm Gan Yang, a junior from the Finance Department

at Qingbei University.

If I don't pay,

you can tell the whole university

I'm a liar

who doesn't keep my word.

Gan Yang from the Finance Department.

Okay, I trust you.

Really appreciate it.

Sir, I'll get off here.

Alright.

I've transferred the fare.

It's 58 in total.

Done. Thank you.

Let's have the next group of contestants prepare.

Now, let's welcome

the last group of contestants,

the Gan Yang's team.

Judges, contestants,

and fellow students, good afternoon.

I'm Gan Yang, a junior from the Finance Department

at Qingbei University.

These are the shoes I'm presenting today.

They ensure a snug and superior fit.

With a certain amount of elasticity,

they won't cause

any discomfort or restriction while running.

Lastly, the upper material

ensures durability.

It's her.

Over here.

Here you are.

The delivery fee.

For the upper design,

I'll have my partner, Wang Yi, explain.

He's a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering

from Qingbei University.

We'll pay you after the competition. Thanks.

- Thank you. - Alright.

I'm Wang Yi, a Ph.D.

in Materials Engineering at Qingbei University.

[Gan Yang's Team, Running Shoe Design] Gan Yang and I designed these shoes.

We balanced aesthetics

with performance.

Please take a look at the slides.

[Business English Conversation] For the fabric of these shoes,

we used Gore-Tex.

Not just waterproof,

but highly breathable.

For a pair of shoes, roughly size 42,

we kept them at just 350 grams.

Extremely lightweight.

And the rebound and slip resistance

haven't been compromised at all.

After the judges' voting,

the Gold Award

goes to...

[Judges' Panel]

Gan Yang's Team!

Thanks for your help today.

Without that flash drive,

we might not have won.

No worries.

Your presentation was brilliant.

Congrats on the win.

Thanks.

Dude, you're not helping at all.

Take this. It's heavy.

Unbelievable.

Only you'd drink something this awful.

It's actually good.

I like it too.

Seriously?

I'm just thirsty.

Thanks for the drink.

I'll be going now.

Thanks for today.

No problem.

That's the girl who rode past us on the bike this morning.

Her?

What are the odds?

That girl zoomed past us so fast.

I didn't even see her face.

I won't make a mistake.

I bet you

she's just like all the other girls before.

She'll regret it later

and want to get your contact info.

I don't think so.

How much you wanna bet?

- Excuse me. - That confident, huh?

I forgot about the taxi fare.

It was 58 coming here.

Let's say 58 going back too.

So, 116 in total.

Make it 200.

If there's traffic on the way back,

it might not be enough.

No. You already paid 300 for delivery.

Let's stick with 116.

Eighty.

One.

One, two, three,

four.

Thanks.

Five hundred yuan.

What five hundred?

Did I agree to bet with you?

How can you be so sure

she wasn't coming back for your info?

I just know.

Sorry.

We're not selling this design for now.

Hello, Ms. Liu.

- It's Ms. Liu. - I was just about to call you.

Guess you heard I won the award.

Congratulations on the award.

Tell me what you want,

and I'll give it to you.

Produce 100,000 pairs of these shoes

nationwide

so that everyone can wear

your son's design.

Be realistic.

Name something I can actually do.

Mom, if we keep doing OEM manufacturing

without building our own brand, we won't have a future.

I entered this competition

because I want our family business

to transition into R&D and branding.

Well,

after you graduate, come back.

I'll hand the factory over to you.

Do whatever you want with it, okay?

Thanks, Mom.

Actually, Wang Yi and I...

What are you doing?

I know.

We still need R&D funding.

Yang, R&D isn't that simple.

Well, I'll transfer you 100,000 later.

Just enjoy yourself.

I just want you to be happy.

Understand?

Thank you, dear Ms. Liu.

I'll talk to you later. Gotta drive.

Okay.

Bye.

Tong.

Feng Sheng, what's up?

Have you had dinner yet?

Not yet. I'll just have some instant noodles.

I knew you wouldn't eat properly.

Health is more important than making money.

You're so kind.

That's a lot.

How much is it? I'll pay you.

Five yuan.

Seriously? That's cheap?

Sent you the money.

So, how's your preparation for the interview

for Hetai Securities going?

Anyway, I've gone through

most of the practice questions you sent me.

I think it'll be fine.

I'll go over them again later.

Okay, get prepared.

Eat while it's warm.

Don't worry. Thanks.

I'm leaving.

Good luck with the interview.

Got it.

Feng Sheng.

Didn't you order a 30-yuan takeout?

Why instant noodles again?

You must be mistaken.

I'm just having some instant noodles.

You did order takeout.

I'm back.

So this takeout is for you?

I just saw Feng Sheng

standing outside with the takeout forever.

He's so thoughtful.

When are you making him your boyfriend?

Let's not talk about that.

I literally have no time for dating right now.

You're back.

You're all here.

Perfect.

Let me ask you,

do you know Gan Yang?

What?

Are you interested in him?

No.

I heard about it.

You and Gan Yang

are the only two in our entire university

who passed the written test for Hetai.

No.

Where did you get that idea?

This isn't about that.

My senior,

Senior Song, you know her, right?

She wants to buy the copyright for Gan Yang's running shoe design.

This is for you.

For me?

Yes.

At the competition today,

you seemed to know Gan Yang.

So I want you to help me persuade him.

What?

We want to buy his copyright.

I'll be honest with you.

We can offer up to 350,000

for the design copyright.

He won't take that much?

He wouldn't even negotiate with us.

That's why I'm asking you.

How can I persuade him?

Do you have any information?

Gan Yang?

I don't really know him that well.

But they say

he donated a building

to get into our university.

He's definitely a shoe industry heir.

He's quite strange.

Rich?

But he drives an old car

and lives off university.

Heard he grows his own vegetables.

Right, I've heard that too.

And I see him running in the university

like clockwork every day,

regardless of the weather.

Alright.

Enough swooning.

Let me make an announcement.

All three of you, clear your schedules

tomorrow afternoon.

Deng Boting and I

are throwing a celebration party

for hitting

10,000 Matching users!

Applause.

Congratulations.

- Especially you. - Congratulations.

You must come.

Your soulmate will be there tomorrow.

I have an interview tomorrow afternoon.

I really can't make it.

You haven't joined

our group events in ages.

Come on.

Just two hours.

Fine.

I'll go.

That's more like it.

Alright.

I'm off then.

- Bye. - Bye.

[The 5th Design Star Running Shoe Design Competition]

[Gold Award Winner: Gan Yang's Team]

Mr. Gan, this is so much.

Impressive, Mr. Gan.

As long as you enjoy it.

It smells good.

If you like it,

I'll make it for you often.

Just tell me what you want.

Thank you, Mr. Gan.

Oh, right.

Here are two new pairs of shoes from our factory.

Please help me test them

and collect some data.

Anyway, we need to run in shoes.

- Right? - Exactly.

Leave it to us, Mr. Gan.

Thank you. I'll leave the shoes here.

Alright.

And the water too.

Alright.

We'll leave now.

Bye, Mr. Gan.

Send me the data after the test.

No problem.

Alright.

- Bye. - Bye.

Based on the feedback from the last test,

there were some issues with the rebound rate.

This time we need to adjust

and figure out the causes of these issues.

[Message] Hello.

I'm Ding Zhitong, the one who delivered the flash drive yesterday.

I'm a senior from the Finance Department at Qingbei University.

What's up?

Do you have time to meet me now?

The girl who delivered the flash drive yesterday

is actually a student on our campus.

She asked if I was free now

and said she wanted to meet me.

You sure have a lot of admirers.

Why doesn't one of them fall for me?

I'll be free in an hour.

You won't meet others,

but you'll meet her.

Are you interested?

No. I'm just curious why she wants to meet me.

If your soulmate on Matching asked to meet you,

would you go?

What if it's Ding Zhitong?

No way. Can't be that coincidental.

If it really is,

I'll eat livestream eating my shoe.

You said it.

I did. A real man never goes back on his words.

Ding Zhitong.

What a coincidence.

Allow me to formally introduce myself.

I'm Ding Zhitong,

a senior from your department.

I've heard about you.

You're quite famous in our class.

You've won the First-class Scholarship for three consecutive years,

and even the National Scholarship.

Our department chair always praises you

when he mentions you.

He also praised you,

saying you have a great talent for finance

and also for shoe design.

And many brands are competing

to buy the copyright to your designs.

I wouldn't say it's talent.

I was raised

around shoe-making,

so I picked it up naturally.

I don't know much about this industry.

Do OEM manufacturers need to do design work?

Yeah, sometimes.

Some clients provide specifications and we design accordingly.

Other times, the clients have strict control,

and we only handle production.

But no matter which way it is,

in the end,

the design copyright won't belong to us.

With this model,

even if it went public someday,

it won't be sustainable.

Everyone wants to build a brand.

But it's not easy to do so, right?

Did someone ask you

to persuade me to sell the design copyright?

How did you know?

There are rumors at university that I'm a shoe industry heir.

Some even claim

my family donated a building

to get me admitted.

So when I mentioned your family does OEM work,

you realized I had investigated you?

You're pretty sharp.

So are you.

How much commission will you get

if you close this deal?

Do I give you the impression

of being very materialistic?

No.

I just think

you're good at seizing opportunities to make money.

But I'm afraid I'll disappoint you.

I'm not selling the design copyright of these shoes.

I actually expected that.

After all, so many people

want to buy it, but you won't sell.

I just wanted to try,

and didn't have high hopes.

By the way, have you signed up

for that popular app, Matching?

I have.

My friend is promoting it.

I signed up to help her out.

What's your username?

But I've uninstalled it.

I was going to add you as a friend.

Can I add you on WeChat?

It'll be easier to stay in touch.

Sure, I'll scan your code.

Alright.

[Gan Yang] Done.

But I'm usually pretty busy

and don't check my phone much.

Alright.

Request sent.

Added you.

[Gan Yang: Small Achievement]

Why does this silhouette look so familiar?

One seaweed,

two fish balls.

What are you doing here?

Just passing by.

Thought I'd drop in and see you.

Just a reminder,

don't be late for the celebration this afternoon.

I remember.

Don't you have class this morning?

Mr. Qin's class?

I took it in my junior year.

Besides,

so many people want to take his class.

I just let someone else have my spot.

Be careful.

If he finds out,

you might not graduate.

Not a chance.

That girl looks a lot like me.

Never been caught before.

Give me your phone.

Done.

Mr. Qin caught me. Get here now.

Ding Zhitong, you jinx!

What happened?

Isn't he just a part-time lecturer?

How come he knows anyone here so well?

No idea.

He came in and immediately said

I wasn't Song Mingmei.

Has he seen you somewhere before?

Forget it. Don't worry about it.

- I'll handle it myself. - Alright, I'm off then.

I'll handle it.

- Bye. - Bye.

Mr. Qin.

You had someone take your place.

I should report this to the university and have you disciplined.

But since you're a senior,

I won't report it this time.

Thank you, Mr. Qin.

Don't thank me yet.

No disciplinary record,

but I'm deducting all your participation points.

Study hard from now on

and score at least 95 on the exam.

Otherwise, you won't graduate.

No.

Mr. Qin,

I really had no choice.

The company I just joined

made me pull an all-nighter to finish a report.

Look at me.

Look at these dark circles.

I've never had someone

stand in for me in class before.

This is the first time.

Please.

Just this once.

Show me this all-nighter report.

Seriously?

It's confidential.

My roommate can vouch for me.

I can sign a non-disclosure agreement.

It's just for participation points.

Is that really necessary?

A non-disclosure agreement?

Four lectures in,

but I've never seen you before.

Do you always pull all-nighters?

I...

But I've already gotten the job offer.

You wouldn't want to hurt the university's employment stats, right?

Cut me some slack.

Please?

I'm begging you.

This is your own problem.

None of my concern.

Fossil.

Check this out.

There's a party this afternoon

to celebrate Matching's user count exceeding 10,000.

Let's go together.

Don't you want to go?

No.

Aren't you curious

who your soulmate "GetRich" is?

[Matching Tech]

♪Let's waltz through time♪

♪Wishing this moment could last forever♪

♪Not rushing to the end of our story♪

Isn't it great?

Praise me.

Wow. Amazing.

You know what,

I haven't slept for two days

just to organize this celebration.

Look how dressed up she is.

She finally put on makeup.

My future girlfriend,

here I come.

Really?

He actually showed up.

Welcome.

Welcome, both of you.

Marker pens are over there.

Help yourselves.

Alright.

We even need to sign in.

♪Collecting all I ever knew♪

[Forrest]

♪Our first encounter♪

So you're Forrest?

Yeah.

Please come in, both of you.

Have a few drinks.

I won't keep you company.

- Help yourselves. - Thanks.

♪I won't miss out on your life♪

Mingmei.

You're finally here.

Are you done with everything?

♪When you look at me and say you love me♪

What a coincidence.

You're really from our university?

♪Sharing earbuds, side by side♪

Such a small world.

Here we meet again.

But shouldn't seniors

be interviewing or interning?

Why are you still working at a convenience store?

Since when do you care

where people work?

I'm eager to make money.

The convenience store pays hourly

and the hours are flexible.

It's convenient for me to go to interviews.

I see.

I'll go sign in.

Alright.

You were being mean to me.

Choosing beauty over friendship, huh?

♪We savor every step of the ride♪

[Forrest]

♪You've made me a whole new piece♪

Don't sign in yet.

Later we'll see if you two really have chemistry.

Come here.

Stop staring. Let's go.

Who do you think "GetRich" is?

♪My heart lost all its weight♪

What's going on?

You two seem to be hitting it off.

You know Gan Yang?

I guess you could say that.

Impressive.

Listen,

Forrest is here.

Do you want to know who he is?

♪When you look at me and say you love me♪

It doesn't matter who he is.

Not important.

Such a tsundere.

♪To freeze the clock♪

Come on, everyone,

gather around.

Gather around, please.

Quiet down.

Eyes over here.

To celebrate Matching

reaching 10,000 users,

we're thrilled to have you all here

at this party today.

Our app is called Matching,

so

we've prepared

some special compatibility challenges

to test your chemistry.

Alright.

I'll start grouping you now.

I've got cards here.

People drawing the same number will be a team.

Ding Zhitong,

you go first.

Who's next?

I'll go.

What did you get? Let me see.

Eight.

Is it eight?

Her.

Eight.

What a coincidence.

Now that's what I call chemistry.

- Crazy coincidence. - What are the odds?

This is...

Three words.

Sow a sun.

Best friend forever?

Best friend forever.

That's right.

No way.

Your favorite fruit.

[Peach]

Color.

[Cyan]

A song.

[Free as the Wind]

Same again.

That's incredible.

- That's some crazy chemistry. - I know.

The second game,

blindfolded heart drawing.

You two really have great chemistry, really.

I didn't expect that.

Come on, let's go.

Ding Zhitong.

Thank you.

You like that song too?

Yeah, I always listen to it when I run.

Do you run every day?

Every single day.

Alright.

Since you two have such great chemistry,

Ding Zhitong,

guess

what Gan Yang's username is on Matching.

Forrest?

It's me.

Gan Yang's soulmate "GetRich"

isn't you, is it?

It's not me.

My username is "InnocentTalk"

I knew it couldn't be that coincidental.

Almost had to livestream eating my shoe.

Then who is "GetRich"?

GetRich!

Song Mingmei.

Come over here

and take a look at this.

It doesn't matter who "GetRich" is.

What's important is that chemistry test we just did.

♪A different kind of air♪

♪Hovers between us there♪

♪Rain-washed lemon freshness drifts♪

♪Your breathing syncs♪

♪With my own rhythm♪

♪This unfamiliar feeling♪

♪In your eyes I see♪

♪Falling stars from dreams♪

♪Running against the wind♪

♪At the rhythm of the heartbeat♪

♪Every shining, shining day♪

♪Is a loving, loving day♪

♪Moon and stars now share your rhythm♪

♪Every shining, shining day♪

♪I am gonna open my heart♪

Actually, after our conversation about shoes this morning,

I wanted to continue the conversation.

You still want me to sell that shoe design, huh?

You said

I'm good at seizing opportunities to make money.

So I thought I'd give it a try.

But I have my own plan for that design.

I don't want to sell it.

I know.

You want to keep them

to upgrade your family's business.

But I bet your parents didn't agree.

How did you guess?

I...

Just a hunch.

A hunch?

Actually, OEM manufacturing and branding

are completely different paths.

So it's normal for your parents to have concerns.

After all, plenty of companies

spend hundreds of millions without making a splash.

My senior,

Song Weiwei, her company is an established domestic brand

with rich experience in brand management.

You might want to talk to them.

It doesn't have to be just about selling the copyright.

You could explore deeper collaboration,

and learn about brand philosophy.

Just a suggestion.

You decide for yourself.

Hey, slow down! I'm talking to you.

How did your date

with your soulmate go?

I just checked.

Gan Yang's birthday is tomorrow.

Didn't he invite you?

Come on.

That wasn't a date.

I asked him to come back with me

to discuss his shoe design copyright.

This is about making money.

I don't have time for romance.

So you're not telling him you're "GetRich",

right?

Hey,

I have a shift at the convenience store.

Let me have a moment.

Just go.

Get to your work.

I'm just curious.

What's the big deal?

Fine, whatever.

[Linke]

Tong, just take it.

You really helped me out this time,

Tong.

Just accept it.

Hey, you've helped me a lot before too.

And honestly, I didn't do much.

I just talked to him.

I really can't take this bonus.

Gan Yang agreed

to sell the design copyright to us.

This is what I promised you. Take it.

I said I wouldn't take it.

How about this?

You could treat me at the cafeteria later.

Thank you.

[Matching Tech: "InnocentTalk" Sorry, no relevant content found]

I'm still curious.

Who convinced you

to change your mind so suddenly?

Are you talking to me?

Well, who else would I be talking to?

Where are you going so late?

For a run.

But it's almost your birthday.

Exactly.

That's why I'm celebrating it with a run.

I'm leaving.

[Linke]

[Part-time Job: +¥1000] I can repay Uncle 2000 this month.

[Tutoring: +¥500] Once I start working full-time,

[GL Group internship: +¥1000] I'll pay off the money I owe him soon.

[Repay Uncle: -¥2000, ¥500 living expenses left]

[Linke]

[Weather Forecast: Typhoon Blue Alert]

It's midnight on the dot.

The cake is half-price.

Happy Birthday.

Thank you.

How did you know it was my birthday?

Oh right.

It's written on the homepage of Matching.

I... I didn't mean to come here.

I didn't know you had a night shift today.

I was out for a run, and then it suddenly started raining.

So I came here to take shelter.

We're out of birthday candles.

Let's use a lighter instead.

Happy birthday.

Make a wish.

I've always wondered why you

only wear one earbud.

And I've never known what you're listening to.

Is that your birthday wish?

Will it come true?

Blow it out.

Sit. I'll tell you.

Alright.

Delicious.

There's no sound.

This one is broken.

That's why it's tied up.

So you only wear one earbud

because the other one is broken?

Yeah.

But I still have one that works.

Saves money.

What are you listening to?

[Free as the Wind]

Ding Zhitong.

Your username on Matching isn't "InnocentTalk".

♪I'm free as the wandering wind♪

♪Like your touch I couldn't detain♪

You are her.

♪You pushed away my reaching arms♪

♪Just walk away. Don't look back♪

♪Endless drifting, thirst for freedom♪

Ding Zhitong.

♪Every storm I'll face alone♪

Will you join me in running?

♪Long-lost memories come flooding back♪

♪As we searched for love's missing part♪

♪We longed to stay♪

♪Couldn't help but glance back as we parted♪

♪That tenderness we couldn't keep♪

♪Hidden in silence, buried deep♪

♪Someone once gave you heart and soul♪

♪Someone let warm times slip from control♪

♪All the courage from pain was to let go♪

♪And to let you grow♪

♪Someone asks me to forget, whenever thoughts arise♪

♪Someone once stood firm behind me♪

♪Someone risked it all to hold me♪

♪Now lost and found, I'm left here♪

♪Down the roads we raced♪

♪Someone never truly erased every longing space♪