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''Et Cetera'' - Qian Zhenghao (Jefferson)

♫ There are sunny and cloudy days ♫

♫ Red and green lights, all the signals are waiting ♫

♫ The crowds are like a colony of ants ♫

♫ So small that it's hard to be identified ♫

♫ The crosswalk is like an intersection of the stars and Milky Way ♫

♫ It's a good sign when the world slows down ♫

♫ A quilt surrounds the city walls ♫

♫ Who is the person racing with the tortoise and the hare? ♫

♫ My waiting for you is the most romantic process ♫

♫ Being crowned as the greatest lover in the universe ♫

♫ Waiting for time to click the shutter ♫

♫ Doing my best in my youth ♫

[Broker]

[Episode 12]

[Zhou Xiaoshan]

[Zhou Xiaoshan]

Hello?

What?

I'm heading back right away.

- Qin Bin, could you stop in the front there? - Okay.

What's wrong, Sister?

Something happened at the lab. I have to go back. Sorry.

Wait, I thought everything was fine. Why is there something wrong once you leave the lab?

That's right. I'm very sorry for being a buzz killer.

Let me drive you back.

I can call a cab from here. You guys go have fun.

I'm going.

- This... - Sister...

Bye!

Master, now I don't know what to do.

Wait! Why couldn't you just make her stay? I can't do anything.

Master, you can't be unreasonable because you are angry!

Say it again.

If you say it one more time, I'm going to drive back.

Don't do that, Master. Think about it.

If you leave me here as soon as she got out of the car, what would she think of you?

I don't know what to do with you.

Find another opportunity next time.

Zhou Xiaoshan.

What's wrong?

Calm down first.

Just say it.

It's about cell proliferation. Everything went well in the past week.

But since the day before yesterday, the cells, they've stopped growing.

The day before yesterday? You didn't tell me.

I didn't want to worry.

I've made myself very clear to you, Zhou Xiaoshan. We do not have time for this.

This experiment has to work. We can't fail.

Why didn't you tell me anything earlier?

Because I know the root of the problem.

You know?

Let me ask you. What makes a cell unhealthy?

Two things happen. The first one is the cell we use for the experiment is not in its best shape.

The other when is pollution from the experiment.

You forget about the third possibility, which is the act of man.

What do you mean?

Qiu Jianing, you touched another person's cake. Do you think they will be okay with it?

Someone did this on purpose.

Do you have any evidence?

I made marks on the mediums in the incubator.

After I left, the incubator was touched by someone.

Someone touched it?

I drew a line here, but now it's gone.

I don't want to accidentally notify the person who did this, so I didn't tell you before.

Why are you telling me this now?

Let's catch this person tonight.

It's you.

Dimethyl Sulfide doesn't have color or smell. It doesn't kill the cells,

but the cells can't get back to their normal state and no one can tell why.

The most important thing is the Dimethyl Sulfide is widely used. Every lab has to have it.

Xie Xiaoxiao, good job.

Why are you doing this?

Speak, Xie Xiaoxiao!

I did it! So what?

Do you know that if I tell anyone about this, your future will be ruined?

I'm not the first one whose future was ruined by you.

You should think about

what are you going to tell the company after the break.

Remember what I told you the first time you joined our team?

I warned you.

If you make me suffer, I will make you suffer, too.

Do you know who my father is?

Even if you tell it to the company, the board will consider who my father is, then make a decision.

The harshest thing will just be telling me to quit.

But you, don't even think about staying here.

Telling you to quit? Xie Xiaoxiao, you are taking it very lightly.

What do you want?

You will see.

Why did you bring Professor Sun here?

His subordinate's mission has failed. I'm telling him to come and get his person.

This has nothing to do with Sun Lei.

Now you are confessing.

Xie Xiaoxiao, you joined the lab so you can get close to Sun Lei.

I like Sun Lei, but this has nothing to do with him. If you are going to do something about it, just come at me.

Why did you call me here in the middle of the night?

Xie Xiaoxiao put Dimethyl Sulfide

in Zhou Xiaoshan's incubators.

So you asked me here at night to help you solve the conflict in your team?

Zhou Xiaoshan.

Xiaoxiao, leave us for a second.

Professor Sun, you and Xie Xiaoxiao are more than just colleagues. Right?

What do you mean?

She is doing this for you, you must know.

Do you have any evidence?

I don't, but I think a man should take responsibility for what he did.

It's not fair to have the woman who loves you bear everything.

Fair?

I admit that I have thought of that.

These years I've been working for Professor Wang,

I've seen many so-called bring-in-talent like you.

Professor Wang's goal was to break the cycle of only having a small science circle,

and bring new blood to the lab.

But all they know is to use new technology to do sequencing experiments.

Any smart person would understand the experiment.

With enough samples and money,

anyone can get the result they want,

and then they go publish papers on magazines with authority.

But you didn't expect that I would be different than them.

I did the experiment step by step

and negate years of hard work you did in a very short time.

That's right. That's not fair.

So Zhou Xiaoshan's experiment conclusion was your last chance.

As long as the results are not consistent three times in a row, the company will get rid of me.

This way, you can

keep being the lead researcher.

That's right.

That's what I thought originally.

But then I gave up.

Why?

Because I want to keep my dignity.

I don't like how it feels when even I can't respect myself.

So you are saying that Xie Xiaoxiao's behavior was only by her own decision?

I know that you won't believe me. It's fine.

Xiaoxiao did this because of me.

So I'm willing to take full responsibility.

I believe you.

But with what happened, it can't just be easily resolved.

That's why I want to ask your opinion

when it comes to dealing with Xie Xiaoxiao.

If we do it based on company rules,

I have to report it to the head of the company.

And it's the company's decision to fire her

or send her to the police.

I can't control it.

No.

Xiaoxiao is still young.

I hope you, Professor Qiu,

can give her a chance.

Please.

That's possible.

But I also have a favor to ask.

I'm sorry, Brother Stone.

You should be apologizing to Professor Qiu.

Remember this, Qiu Jianing...

Shut your mouth.

Come with me.

Xie Xiaoxiao will apply to transfer to the administration department.

From now on, she will not be involved in the lab.

This is not like you, Qiu Jianing.

What's like me then?

When Zheng Wei was leaving,

she cried so hard, and you didn't feel bad one bit.

Actually, I've been thinking.

If I do this over again,

whether it's Zheng Wei or Professor Su,

maybe they shouldn't have left.

If this happens again, would you surrender to Harry

and stay at his lab?

Of course not. It's the matter of principle. It doesn't change.

But I'm self-reflecting.

I was being too rational.

So...

you are willing to forgive those who made mistakes.

I will give them another chance if I can.

What if it were me who made a mistake?

Would you be willing to give me another chance?

I can.

Then remember what you said today.

Right! What did you say to Sun Lei earlier inside?

Nothing.

I asked him to talk to Professor Wang and the company to give me more time.

Why did you ask them?

I thought you could rely on your dad.

For what? Have him call Director Huang?

That's right, the result will be the same,

but I separate life and work very clearly.

That's big of you, Professor Qiu. Sun Lei saved his girl

and you won more time. Both sides win.

You are smart after all, Professor Qiu.

I helped you catch the culprit. Even if it's not much of a contribution, but I made an effort.

How are you planning to thank me?

Tell me. What would you like me to do?

I don't want anything. I want you to owe me this one.

Why?

To have back and forth. One has to do something to get paid.

That's more interesting.

All right.

It's late. Go home.

You think Professor Su is problematic. You want to stand up and tell on her.

But what do you get? People will exclude you,

ignore you, and humiliate you. Why do that?

It's not hard. Right is right and wrong is wrong.

If I see it, I have to say something. It's a matter of moral principles.

- I'm worried that you will— - Don't worry about me.

I don't care if they have problems with me.

But if they mix up right and wrong, and blaspheme science,

I will not let them off easy.

Do you really think there is fairness in this world?

Fairness, just and true all exist in this world.

If a scientist doesn't believe in them,

he can't keep being a scientist probably.

But the reality is brutal.

Even if I can't cure it, I can still work towards that.

The meaning of never giving up and working hard is that we can get closer to the truth.

Do you still think the things you believe in are correct?

Just because I was cheated and lied to,

should I just stop believing that there are people in this world that need help?

Just because I live in the dark, should I not work towards being in the light?

To believe is a choice.

Also an ability.

I'm confident that I still have the ability.

- How is it going with the guy you were set up with? - Yeah, how is it going?

Don't even mention it.

I've wasted my shampoo and body wash.

I washed myself thoroughly that day.

What? The guy thought he was too good for you? That's right.

He is a brilliant scientist who published five SCI papers in two years.

How were two bottles enough for him? You had to have five bottles.

Go to hell!

- What went wrong? - Just tell us.

I made a mistake.

They had the same name, but not the same person.

Dr. Li, your IQ must've been eaten up by you.

Did you guys know that Xiaoxiao is transferring to the Administration Department?

- What? - Why?

I also don't know.

I got an email first thing this morning, it said that

Xiaoxiao is transferring to the Administration Department and is going to report to me.

Qiu Jianing was probably the one who did this.

Why do you blame everything on Professor Qiu?

It's so obvious.

Xiaoxiao becomes useless to her after she did all the work.

- Sister Xiaoxiao. - Xiaoxiao.

- Xiaoxiao. - Sister Xiaoxiao.

Xiaoxiao, did you just transfer to the Administration Department?

- What happened? - Why so sudden?

Did Qiujianing do this to you on purpose?

No.

It's okay if you tell us. Qiu Jianing is not here.

I said no and I meant it.

Xiaoxiao everyone is concerned for you.

It's okay. There's no need. Thanks.

- Xiaoxiao! - Sister Xiaoxiao.

Okay, okay. The three results are consistent.

Great.

I'm reporting to the company right away.

What will the plan be for the next step?

If everything goes well, Jianing,

you will be in charge of the research on mice.

It's mainly for medical effects, pharmacology, toxicity,

medical metabolism, and so forth.

You need to make a perfect overall design

and conduct the specific experiments.

Also, you must ensure the quality is up to standard.

Jianing, you have a lot of responsibilities and difficult tasks.

- As long as you trust me, it's my honor to do it. - Good.

Xiao Sun, you will be in charge of the experiments on primates.

Everything to do with communication and implementation of drug safety for large mammalian animal experiments is yours to do.

Experiments on large mammalian animals

always have high standards and strict rules.

It's not hard to implement and outsiders often pay attention to it.

You have lots of pressure as well.

There's no problem. Professor Wang. I will do what you say.

Good. It's settled then.

I will do the report.

You two take the time of the preliminary experiment

to take a break.

A big battle awaits us.

Professor Sun.

What's the matter, Professor Qiu?

Do you still blame me for Xiaoxiao?

You were the kind one. I should be thanking you. Why would I blame you?

Thank you for the experiment.

It's my honor to eliminate wrong directions for you.

I mean it.

Let me be frank. Your experiment plan has problems.

I still hold that opinion.

All right. Keep doubting me, please.

People who have doubts about things usually have great achievements.

What's this, Zhou Xiaoshan?

It's a sand clock.

What's it for?

To time things.

You are so interesting.

Oh my god, Zhu Zhu.

Ever since Zhou Xiaoshan moved here, you are coming here a lot.

Do I?

- Handsome guys attract people. - You must've tidied yourself up before coming here.

Smell it. This room smells like your perfume.

You must have been using Adolph shampoo.

It smells too good. Zhou Xiaoshan, let me take you to the balcony to get some air.

- Let's go! - Come back!

You are killing him with your smell.

What are you guys doing? Messing around instead of working.

No. Sister Jianing, the whole room smells so good.

I'm here to make an announcement. Same place tonight, let's have a party!

Yay!

Congratulations.

What are you congratulating me for?

No wonder you wouldn't tell me if you had a girlfriend or not.

Looks like you guys are seeing each other in secret.

Zhu Zhu and I are not like that.

Don't worry. I'm not against office romance.

You can do it without any reservations.

- Qiu Jianing. - What?

I told you that Zhu Zhu and I are not what you think.

I don't like her.

Then, who do you like?

I like...

Say it. I can help you.

Why are you shy? Let me think.

It can't be Xie Xiaoxiao.

Momo is too young.

Siying... I have never seen you talk to her.

I got it.

Chunran. I can't believe she's your type.

But Chunran is cute in her own way.

But tell you what. Momo said Zhang Yu also likes Chunran.

If you like Chunran, it's going to be complicated.

Qiu Jianing, enough.

Don't worry, I'll stand by you and support you.

Good luck.

Get to work.

[Aoyoung Hospital]

Master, what are you doing?

You look so pitiful.

Nobody stop me. I want to jump off of here.

Should I open the window for you?

I regret it.

What do you regret?

I regret not confessing to your sister earlier.

Love is like a war.

You need to say it once. If not twice, then three times.

By the third time, you nearly give up. The more you procrastinate, the harder it is to confess.

I told you.

Listen to your apprentice, or you will be at a disadvantage.

I've decided. I will confess to your sister tonight.

- You're going to fail. - Why?

My sister's lab is having a party. She doesn't have time to talk to you.

If there isn't a chance, then I'll create a chance.

Hey, are you guys ready? It's a party.

Why is Dr. Qin here again?

Dr. Qin, you're here.

Dr. Qin, are you here looking for Jianing?

Is she here?

- Dr. Qin. - Jianing.

Are you looking for me?

Here's the thing. I want to discuss with you some pathology problems.

I don't know if you have time. I might have to take up some of your time after work.

Is it urgent?

It's not too urgent.

Dr. Qin, you haven't come at the right time.

- We are having a party tonight. - What?

Then... I'm so sorry. Maybe I should leave first?

How about... you come with us?

Together. Together.

- Is that appropriate? - It's very appropriate.

How about this?

Tonight will be my treat then, okay?

Okay! Let's go!

Let's go.

It looks like I should get some exercise.

Jianing, you should get off too.

I'll get out.

See you on the bottom floor, Jianing.

Bye-bye.

Let's walk together, Zhou Xiaoshan.

- Jianing. - You're here.

Professor Qiu, let's have Zhang Yu drive us.

- Can we? - Of course.

Jianing, you should take my car. We can discuss some questions in my car.

I also have questions for you on the following experiments.

You guys see each other every day. You can ask her at any time.

I can't. It's very urgent.

Oh please. Why can't you three just get in the same car? Won't that solve all the problems?

Yeah, let's just go together then.

- Let's go. Let's go quickly. - Let's go.

Why are you blocking me?

Jianing, you should sit in the front. It's easier to talk then.

I want to sit at the front. I get carsick if I sit in the back.

Qin Bin, what was the pathology problem you wanted to discuss?

Jianing, I'm driving right now. It's not convenient for me to discuss it right now.

Then, Zhou Xiaoshan, what you wanted to say before...

I'm a bit sleepy. I don't want to talk anymore.

Jianing!

Dr. Qin, have a seat inside.

Let's go buy some things to eat.

Are they together?

It's a bit complicated.

Could you...

Choose a song. Choose a song.

- How's that? - Hey!

You... what are you choosing?

"I'm Not Li Bai."

"I'm not Du Fu" either.

You sing it. You pick a song. Sing "Unforgettable Night" for us.

Come on. ♪ I can't forget tonight ♪

If he doesn't want to sing, just give up. You are being a bore.

Stop talking to him. Let's drink.

Cheers. Cheers.

Zhou Xiaoshan, I didn't think

you would be so good with alcohol.

Hello, Professor Wang. My name is Qin Bin. I'm Jianing's friend.

What does Xiao Qin do for a living?

I'm a doctor. I'm the deputy director of Aoyoung Hospital Oncology Department.

If you have any needs, come talk to me.

Xiao Qin has such a bright future.

But our Jianing is also outstanding, right?

Jianing is excellent.

Professor Wang,

Dr. Qin is the mentor who is guiding my little sister.

It's because of my sister that

Dr. Qin and I have met a few times.

That's very good, very good.

It's our first time meeting. Let's have a drink.

- I will have champagne. Let's drink. - Let's drink some as well.

Come.

Come. Cheers.

Professor Wang, I have a few questions I want to ask you.

Right now...

- Four twos. - Five.

- Six. - Your turn.

- You lost again. - I can't drink anymore. I will get drunk.

You have to drink.

You have a high tolerance. You can drink.

Can you drink this on my behalf?

Zhou Xiaoshan, you're biased. Why are you only drinking on Zhu Zhu's behalf and not mine?

You're annoying!

Come on, let's take a photo.

No, I refuse!

- Come here. Come here. - I won't.

- No! - Come on.

Professor Wang, I'm going to step out for a bit.

Okay, okay.

- I got pregnant recently. - Who did you get pregnant, too? Seriously?

- I'm bothering you two. - I really look like I have gotten pregnant recently.

Zhou Xiaoshan, come and buy some snacks with me.

I'll accompany you.

Professor Qiu asked me to go with her.

Professor Qiu, let's go.

Zhou Xiaoshan, what's wrong with you?

You don't like Zhu Zhu. Why are you being so intimate with her?

Didn't you guys go and say that you were going to buy snacks?

What are you talking about over here?

I need to talk to Professor Qiu about some things.

Are you done talking?

- Yes. - Not yet.

It looks like you're not talking about the same thing.

Don't you want to know why?

What?

Who that person is?

Who?

Hey!

- Xiaoshan! - You guys bought so much stuff.

- Stop playing, okay? - Put them down.

Qiu Jianing, why don't you come and play with us?

- Come play with us. - Come, play.

- Don't be a coward. - Okay.

- Jianing! - Great!

Open it!

You lost! Drink!

Jianing! Jianing! Jianing! Drink up!

Drink up! Drink up! Drink up!

If you beg me, then I'll drink on your behalf.

Jianing has just recovered from her illness so she can't drink.

I'll drink on her behalf.

There's some paper here.

Let's play another round!

- Another round! - Sorry for interrupting.

I still have some things to say to Jianing.

- Whatever. - Disappointing, you guys.

You guys play.

- Come. - We'll play.

Come on. Let's drink up.

You can drink a lot.

- Dr. Qin. - Qin Bin. Just call me Qin Bin.

Qin Bin,

those questions you had about the article... what were they?

Jianing, are you really going to talk about work in this great vibe?

- Then... - Then tell me what it was like studying abroad.

- Zhu Zhu. - What is it?

Can you pick a song for me?

What song?

Okay!

Is it too boring?

Then let's talk about you.

What is there to talk about when it comes to me?

Then let's talk about me. What do you think of me?

- You're pretty good. - Really?

I can be better. Would you like to know that?

- Eat some. - I'm eating some now.

Are you going to eat now?

♪ With her, we always cry ♪

Zhou Xiaoshan can sing English songs.

♪ In silhouettes shadowing her shining eyes ♪

♪ She's such a lonely thing ♪

♪ Like a glowing hand without a diamond ring ♪

♪ She walks through her life by herself ♪

♪ Keeps a broken heart hidden on a closet shelf ♪

♪ No one seems to know that Mary cries ♪

♪ Because Mary's always living in disguise ♪

♪ Mary ♪

♪ Don't you cry ♪

♪ Mary ♪

♪ Don't you cry ♪

[Harry's]

Please wait for a moment. I'm going to call someone to come over here.

- Wait for me. - Okay.

Jianing. Jianing.

I called a driver to drive you home.

I'm going back as well. Could you drop me off as well, Dr. Qin?

- Let's go, Jianing. - Professor Wang just said he's driving me.

Then, you can sit in Qin Bin's car.

Bye-bye.

Jianing, I...

Let's go.

Shanshan, we are going to get going. Bye.

Bye-bye. Bye-bye.

- Be safe. - We are going as well.

Bye!

Jianing, let me know when you arrive.

Where's the car?

Over there.

- Professor Wang, I had to bother you to take me home. - It's all good.

Jianing, is that Dr. Qin trying to pursue you?

No, don't misunderstand.

You're already at an age where you should be dating.

I'm not an adult yet.

Really?

What were you and Jianing talking about in the corridor?

Work-related things.

She already told me. She said you like a female colleague who works at the lab.

I asked her how she knew. She said she guessed it.

But I think she guessed wrong.

Dr. Qin, you're smarter than her.

- So the one you like... - What?

Are you trying to set me up?

I need to confirm who you like first. If you like the wrong person, then...

- What will do you do to me? - I would encourage you to give up earlier. It would be good for you.

It looks like Dr. Qin knows very well who I like.

Zhou Xiaoshan.

- Why bother? - It's no bother.

I'm very relaxed.

When you went out to have fun that day, I didn't need to call Qiu Jianing.

But I called her. Do you know why?

Because I knew she would listen to me.

Let's see how it goes.

Qiu Jianing,

- have you still not guessed it? - What?

I have indeed started falling for someone in the lab.

But all your guesses have all been wrong.

There are only so many people in this lab. Just eliminate.

Stupid.

I already told you that Zhu Zhu and I aren't in a relationship. I don't like her.

- Then who do you like? - I like...

Tell me. I can help you.

- Do you not want to know? - What?

Who that person is?

That can't be.

Sister, what are you thinking about?

Not much.

Something is up. Tell me.

Tell me. Tell me.

Stop annoying me. I'm annoyed.

You're annoyed? You're worried about something? With what?

Tell me about it. I'll help you solve your issues.

Sister, tell me quickly!

If you are a guy, would you like me?

Who likes you? Who? Who?

No one! I'm just asking.

It's impossible for you to "just ask."

Did someone confess to you, Sister?

- Sister, tell me clearly. - No, that's not it.

How can there be someone who likes me? I'm a workaholic and can't even manage my own life.

How can there be someone who likes me? I know what I'm like.

You are wrong! Something must be going on!

There is definitely something wrong with you. Are you going to tell me or not, Qiu Jianing?

- Are you telling me or not? Just tell me! - Stop annoying me.

Sister!

Look at how Qiu Jianing is.

Did she find out that Master likes her?

She can't hide it from me.

Professor Qiu asked me to pass on these documents to you.

- Why did she ask you to deliver it? - How would I know?

- Is something wrong? - Why did you ask Tong Mo to hand these documents to me?

She came to find me earlier so I thought it would be easier for me to ask her to pass them to you.

- What's wrong? - Professor Qiu.

There are a few things in this document I'm not sure about.

Go ahead.

The temperature is 98.

The time is 3 minutes.

I'm not sure.

- There's no need to be so close to me, right? - I'm scared you won't be able to hear me if I'm further away.

I can hear you.

Anything else?

This is my cup.

I know.

I meant, I drank from it.

I don't mind it.

Let's have a chat.

It seems that the elimination worked.

I think right now you need some coke and chili.

First,

I want to thank you for your kindness.

Kindness?

No... when one person likes another person,

it's definitely not because they're trying to show the other person kindness.

- He wants to satisfy himself. - Yes.

But... if you don't let me know,

you can just do what makes you happy.

You're entitled to that.

But right now you've already let me know...

It is starting to bother me.

What's troubling you? Why are you troubled?

I don't know how to respond to you.

It's very easy. Accept me or reject me.

We're not suitable for each other.

Why are we unsuitable?

- There are a lot of reasons why. - For example...

For example, you believe

in the law of the jungle where there the strong gets the food over the weak.

And I... I believe in love and peace.

From our value on life to value on the world,

we have very different opinions.

But I've changed.

Now, I also believe in love and peace as well.

Zhou Xiaoshan.

Just hear me out.

In the past, I always thought that your view of the world

was very stupid.

"This love and peace

are very stupid."

But later on, through your persistence,

you slowly changed my views bit by bit.

For example, your passion for your work

and how you persist on changing Sun Lei.

And also, at a time when everyone didn't believe

in me and was sure that I would lose in that competition, you stood up

and took full responsibility

for my future.

No, no. I think you've misunderstood.

Even if it wasn't you and it was someone else, I would still do the same.

But Qiu Jianing, to me,

this is the first time that has happened to me.

The first time that a woman would do something like that for me.

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''Signature'' - Azora Chin

♫ I've lost news of you due to my intermittent hearing loss ♫

♫ By changing my old habits, I'm leaving traces of my life ♫

♫ Flowers fade away in midsummer ♫

♫ Once the lustrous star shines, there seem to be regrets ♫

♫ As our paths cross, you seemed to have whispered something in my ear ♫

♫ These invisible chains seem to be compelled to tighten their hold ♫

♫ Time seems to be merciless with love, something I can't erase ♫

♫ Yet you left behind your fame ♫

♫ You come and go in a flash many times ♫

♫ Weaving through the crowd, sometimes you seem close yet distant ♫

♫ I don't blame you for my love for you, ♫

♫ but I'll leave your shadow alone ♫

♫ To be an engraved signature in my youth ♫

♫ Please don't turn around and look back at me ♫

♫ Please don't turn around and look back at me, they are all so tender ♫