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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 23]

[Hong Kong, China]

This is for you.

Thanks.

Come on in.

Nice place you've got here.

Have a seat.

Sure.

Did you make all this?

I learned it recently.

I wasn't sure if your taste had changed,

so I went with what you used to like.

Give it a try.

Thanks.

It tastes great.

Glad to hear that.

You should have some too.

Delicious.

Yesterday, I...

Today, I...

Go ahead.

I invited you here today

to tell you that I forgive you.

All these years, I couldn't let go

of how things ended between us.

I hated that you broke up with me

without any explanation.

But I've let it go now.

If you had told me back then,

I might not have broken up with you right away.

But eventually,

we both would've suffered.

After all,

I couldn't even handle a debt of 200,000,

let alone 200 million.

Tong.

I thought about telling you the truth.

But every time I do, I remember the day I came home,

finding out what happened to my family,

and hearing my mother's words,

she wished I hadn't returned,

that I should live my own life.

And then, I thought,

you should have your own too.

Thank you, Gan Yang.

What do you want to say?

Gan Yang,

let's just stay friends.

♪The time and time♪

♪For life and life♪

♪I had it once. I lost it though♪

It sounds like

he's had a tough time these years too.

So, what did he say when you told him

you wanted to be friends?

He said...

it was impossible for him to be just friends with me.

Tong,

actually I went to see him recently.

I told him about your insomnia

and told him to stay out of your life for good.

Now that I think about it,

his keeping you off the Training Box

might have something to do with that.

So that's how it was.

Did you tell him what happened

after you two broke up?

No.

Hey, why didn't you tell him?

Tong,

you don't have to carry everything alone.

He should know about that.

I don't want him to know.

Someone as kind as him

would just blame himself.

I don't even know what to say to you.

Mom!

Mom.

Hello, Wang Yi?

We'll talk when I get back. Gotta go.

[Gutong Securities. Executive Director]

Mr. Zhang.

Take a seat.

When did you get back?

Just got back from Shanghai this morning.

I'm going to inspect our LA branch the day after tomorrow.

Swamped doesn't even begin to cover it.

With great power comes great responsibility.

You wanted to see me?

Here's the thing.

I'm now in charge of the Training Box project.

But as you can see,

I'm stretched too thin.

I reached out to Training Box.

They still want you

back on board.

I...

But let me remind you,

the situation with Training Box is messy.

There are major disagreements between the shareholders and investors.

No one would blame you for saying no.

Coincidentally, Wang's

sent over this proposal today.

They specifically requested you.

[Wang's. Gutong Securities]

[Joint Fintech Innovation Platform Proposal]

Here's my advice.

If you really don't want to go back,

just use Wang's project as an excuse

to decline Training Box.

Mr. Zhang, can I think about it and get back to you?

Of course.

Let me know once you've decided.

Got it.

Then I'll be leaving.

Don't bother seeing me off.

Think it through.

[Wilson]

I'm in Hong Kong, China, on business.

Do you have time to have a meal together?

Sorry,

got held up at the office.

No worries.

If you're busy, you don't have to trouble yourself.

I can grab a quick bite alone.

Absolutely not.

I still owe you

for helping me at the bar.

And since you're in Hong Kong, China,

I should at least play host,

even though I'm not a local.

What would you like to order?

You decide.

I don't feel like deciding today.

Something weighing on you?

Can you help me figure it out?

There are two projects.

Project A is flawless and brand-new.

Project B

is an old one I poured my heart into.

Which would you choose?

Which one benefits you more?

Project A, I guess.

Then go with A.

But I want to pick B.

May I ask,

what's your connection to it?

The second-largest shareholder is my ex.

So you're hung up on this project

because you want him back?

That's not it.

I really want to see this project through.

And I also...

want to contribute

to his dream.

Tell Gutong Securities

I want Ding Zhitong

as a long-term finance consultant of Wang's.

Also,

cancel all arrangements in Hong Kong, China.

I'm going back to Shanghai tomorrow.

[Training Box] Any response from Gutong yet?

Not yet.

Urge them.

Got it.

Mr. Gan.

Just send me the financial statements

for the past three years.

Mr. Gan.

Alright, cake time!

Really?

Thanks.

And here's some coffee.

- And these. - Thanks.

- And these egg tarts. - Thank you.

Here, take this.

It looks good.

It's insanely hard to get.

Do you want to try this?

I'd rather have that.

Here, take this one.

This rainbow one looks prettier.

Agreed. It does look good.

Tong, want some coffee?

Who ordered all this?

Mr. Gan did.

I remember this pastry

is only available in Xujiahui.

You can't order it here.

I heard from the Training Box people

that Mr. Gan rarely comes to this floor.

Why is he suddenly working here?

Probably for due diligence.

I think it's for Tong.

Don't say that.

Not enough work to keep you busy?

Still have time for gossip?

In that case,

give me the Training Box's revenue report

before tomorrow. I'll review it.

Tong, have mercy.

Get back to work.

[Gan Yang]

After all these years,

your taste hasn't changed.

You still like cakes from that place.

I was just hungry.

Mr. Gan, don't read too much into it.

[Tong]

I'm glad you're back...

to work on this project.

I'm only back

to wrap things up properly.

I'll say it again,

there's no chance for us.

We're just friends.

Just friends.

Hey, my friend,

there's a restaurant near Yishan Road that serves

amazing bamboo shoot soup with pork.

Want to go together tonight?

[Going tonight?]

Take a look at this.

[LT Capital]

[Chairman's Office]

Here it is.

Latest shock absorption and slip resistance data.

Leave it on my desk.

I'll review it tomorrow morning.

But we're in a hurry...

No overtime tonight.

Guys,

sorry about that.

We don't encourage overtime here.

In response to the national call,

we're saving energy.

Lights out.

Xu Chenxi, I heard something funny.

Gan Yang actually

said no to overtime

and that we should respond to the national call.

Everyone, save your work

and get some rest early.

We're off work.

Let's hurry home.

Let's go.

Tong.

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

Did you sprain your ankle?

No.

Let's go sit over there for a bit.

Slow down.

Easy does it.

Just sit.

You've scraped your skin.

Really, I'm fine.

There are new shoes in the company showroom.

I'll go get them now. Wait for me.

Wait for me!

I'm back.

Here.

Come on.

I can do it myself.

Let me help.

Come on.

How do they fit?

I remember you wear size 37.5 in sneakers.

Thanks. Perfect fit.

How much are these shoes?

I'll pay you.

Don't worry about it.

Consider it

as your due diligence on our products.

No need to be so precise.

With the spray painting,

a thousand yuan should cover it, right?

I...

[Payment received: ¥1,000.00]

You still remember my number.

I have a good memory.

I remember the numbers of important clients.

So I remember yours too.

Thanks.

I have to go now.

What are you doing here?

What's wrong?

My stomach's acting up.

I forgot to have dinner.

How did you suddenly get a stomachache?

And you're skipping meals?

Let me take you to the hospital.

Got any food in your car?

I don't keep food in my car.

Want to grab a quick bite nearby?

Don't bother.

There's a supermarket just ahead on the left.

We can buy some food there.

Alright.

Does your stomach still hurt?

How about getting some bread?

Don't bother.

I'm feeling better.

Really?

Then...

Well, since we're here,

shall we buy something?

I'll grab some groceries

and cook at home.

You barely ate either.

Would you like to join me?

One of these.

And this one.

This too. Do you need anything else?

- I don't need anything... - Out of milk, right?

Let me check. Okay.

- I still have some at... - Let's get two.

Let's get three.

Do you want anything else?

No, I'm good.

Let's check that aisle.

I was thinking that after paying off the debts,

I want to

eat with you, run with you,

watch movies with you, and enjoy life with you.

Tong,

where's the oyster sauce?

Should be on the right side of the fridge. Check there.

I'll get it.

Gan Yang.

I feel like you tricked me.

What did I trick you out of?

First you faked a stomachache to get in my car,

then refused to go to the hospital,

insisted on the supermarket,

and ended up making me buy all this stuff.

That's unfair.

You picked every single item yourself.

Remember?

You wanted ten packs of instant noodles.

I talked you out of it.

I mean you lured me into buying so much

that I can't carry it alone.

So when we got downstairs,

you said I couldn't carry it all,

and insisted on helping me bring it up.

It's normal for me to help you with that.

You're welcome.

And then you started having stomachaches again at the door,

and insisted on making noodles.

I really thought you wanted to have noodles.

Now look,

you're making soup.

I'm talking to you.

It's a bit bland.

You know

how particular I am about food.

Homemade noodles deserve homemade soup.

Makes perfect sense, right?

Yeah.

Everything makes sense.

Then kicking out a liar like you

also makes sense.

Stop chopping.

- Go away. - Tong.

- Out. - Tong.

Tong.

Get out or I'm calling the police.

Tong.

- Bye. - Tong.

Tong.

I haven't even changed my shoes.

And I'm wearing your apron.

Your shoes.

Give me back my apron.

Okay.

Tong.

The soup needs ten more minutes.

You bought so many things at once.

Refrigerate what you can't finish,

especially the veggies...

I know.

Just go.

Tong,

are you really not inviting me back for a bite?

I put work into this meal, you know.

No way.

You wish.

Go away.

Tong.

I've been waiting for so many years.

One meal won't make a difference.

Come on, Gan Yang, you...

What Gan Yang?

It smells so good.

So many dishes.

Gan Yang made these?

You brought wine?

What did Deng Boting do to upset you?

No idea what's gotten into him.

He already agreed to the division of property,

but now he suddenly wants an extra ten million.

Fine.

Ten million it is.

Don't you want to think about it some more? This is huge.

You're right about one thing.

I do love my career more than I love you.

Take the ten million

and run off with the mistress.

Stay out of my sight.

I've already broken up with her.

I couldn't care less about you two.

Ten million isn't enough.

I want twenty million.

Deng Boting,

you think this is a flea market?

Since when do we negotiate like this?

I don't want a divorce anymore.

Let's get back together.

Think about the time

we built Matching in college...

You were the one who forgot that.

Reconciliation is off the table.

Alright then.

Then at least think about our daughter.

She needs her father.

Where was that thought when you were cheating?

Deng Boting,

don't make me despise you.

Twenty million.

Or I'm not signing.

You know what?

He dared to use Matching and Yulin to threaten me.

He knows they're your weak spots.

And Matching and Yulin

were created by both of you.

What was he thinking before?

Now that we're getting a divorce,

he suddenly wants to cherish them.

Exactly.

People only feel regret after losing something.

What was he thinking before?

What about you and Gan Yang?

What's the story there?

Bankruptcy.

Debt. Restricted spending.

Not everyone can handle that kind of pressure.

And back then,

he was facing potential jail time.

Think about it.

With your personality,

what would you choose?

I would face it with him.

But who knows if we'd have ended up supporting each other

or just making each other miserable.

I might've actually lost my mind.

So now that you're back...

Same thought as before.

I'll wrap up this project and leave.

I'm almost thirty.

There's more to life

than romance.

Once Gan Yang

realizes I'm not reciprocating,

he'll give up pursuing me.

[Gan Yang]

[Made noodles the way you taught me. Still just as good.]

You can start eating

when the cheese melts.

I specially developed this method.

Try it.

Then I'll try it.

Be happy.

Ding Zhitong.

What a coincidence.

You also go for night runs?

Yeah.

Just started recently.

Want to join me?

Sure.

I've never told you

what I do.

Actually, I...

What's wrong?

That's Mr. Lin from Qidu Tech.

My boss has always wanted to meet him.

Can't believe I just ran into him here.

Should we go say hi?

Dressed like this to say hi?

And that's obviously a private club.

We can't just walk in.

Let's give it a shot.

Thank you.

See?

We're in.

Hand over the real estate project entirely

to Mr. Zhang.

It's beneficial for both them and us.

A win-win situation.

- Right? - Sure, no problem.

Whoa, look who's here.

To what do we owe the pleasure?

Just out running with a friend and passed by.

This is my friend, Ding Zhitong,

the best manager at Gutong Securities.

I'm Ding Zhitong from Gutong Securities.

Mr. Wang's friend

looks young and promising.

Mr. Wang,

you brought a friend?

Mr. Wang.

This is Mr. Zhang from Youyi.

And this is Mr. Lin from Qidu.

They're both big shots who usually keep a low profile.

Is he

Wang Sen?

Send it to me later.

Sure, thank you. Make sure to check it out.

So if I'm not mistaken,

Mr. Wang, you must have investigated

my history with Gan Yang

before assigning me to the Training Box project.

I was right about you.

You're very smart.

And our first chance meeting was staged too, right?

I admit, at first,

I wanted to take advantage of your connection with Gan Yang.

But then I realized

you're even smarter and more capable than I thought.

So, I believed that even without your connection to Gan Yang,

you could still secure the Training Box project.

Flattered you think so highly of me.

Actually, I wanted to confess my identity to you today.

I sincerely want to be friends with you.

So,

is there anything else you've lied to me about?

Nothing.

Thanks for the honesty.

But if there's a next time,

you can only be my client,

not my friend.

I don't think

anyone has dared to talk to me like this in years.

But anyway,

thank you for helping me

meet so many potential clients tonight.

Don't mention it.

Then I'll be going.

Why aren't you asleep yet?

[Gan Yang]

Hello?

Why aren't you asleep?

Why did you send those?

Even though I got full marks in advanced mathematics in college,

this stuff still puts me to sleep.

So I sent it to you to see

if it could help you too.

Sorry.

I also got full marks in it.

This stuff gets me too excited

to sleep.

Then maybe an English original philosophy book

can put you to sleep.

Hold on.

You can go to bed. Don't worry about me.

I can't sleep either.

And

since I'm the one who kept you up...

I should take responsibility.

Here we go.

Chapter One.

The Rise of Greek Civilization.

In all history,

nothing is so surprising or so difficult to account for

as the sudden rise of civilization in Greece.

Much of what makes civilization

had already existed

for thousands of years in Egypt,

and had spread thence to neighboring countries.

What they achieved in art and literature

is familiar to everybody,

but what they did in the purely intellectual realm

is even more exceptional.

Good morning.

Morning.

I brought you doufunao and pan-fried jiaozi from Baozheng Road.

Your old favorites.

No free lunches.

You should eat them yourself.

Actually,

I want to hitch a ride with you to the office.

We're going the same way.

Give me a lift, please?

Sure, then let's finish eating and get in the car.

Alright.

I'll go get some tissues from the car.

Okay.

Gan Yang.

Bye.

[Oriental Manhattan]

[Tong]

Tong,

you looked so adorable just now.

Keep Ding Zhitong's schedule packed.

Make sure she focuses on being our consultant

and stays away from Training Box.

Yes, sir.

♪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♪