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♪You are the sun in my life♪

♪You're the light of my love♪

♪When I'm lost in the dark♪

♪Every shadow fades away♪

♪You are the sun in my life♪

♪You're the light of my love♪

♪When I'm lost in the dark♪

♪Every shadow fades away♪

[Shine On Me]

[Adapted from Gu Man's novel, Shine On Me]

[Episode 4]

[Last Bus: 21:30]

Stop looking.

That was the last one.

Why are you still here?

I was standing right behind you.

You couldn't get on.

Neither could I, obviously.

My bad.

You should

say "thank you."

Where's everyone else from your dorm?

No clue.

Anyway, I'm gonna head out.

Hello?

I didn't make it on the bus.

I'm with Nie Xiguang.

Okay.

Was that your roommate?

It was Rong.

Then you said you're with me...

Not good, right?

What's wrong with it?

What'd she say?

They're already on the bus.

Told us to grab a cab.

Let's just call a ride then.

I don't have any cash.

All I have is some spare change

Xiaofeng gave me for the bus.

Do you have any?

Me neither.

What now?

We walk.

You didn't use

the references I collected for you?

It just didn't feel right.

What's not "right" about it?

After all, you were the one who collected them.

So why

is that a problem?

Look,

they didn't really fit my thesis.

Really?

Is that really the reason?

What else would it be?

Must I tell you \⁠

it's because you did it

to apologize to Rong?

You go ahead.

I can't

walk anymore.

You don't have to wait for me.

Why are you wearing those shoes?

Just to look pretty

without thinking about...

I didn't think we'd be walking today.

And these are just regular shoes.

They're trendy this year.

Everyone in our dorm

has a pair of shoes

just like this.

Rong's wearing

these same thin heels today.

Really?

I didn't notice.

Zhuang Xu.

You really can't stand me, can you?

You think I'm just unmotivated,

lazy,

and spoiled rotten.

Yes.

Actually, when I was little,

my parents were busy.

I was left in the countryside,

at my grandma's for a long time.

I still had a great time there.

I might seem

a bit lazy,

but that's just who I am.

It's not

a bad thing, right?

Does everyone really

need some big goal in life?

As long as you're happy

and not messing with anyone else, isn't that enough?

Why stress about it?

You know that test,

asking if you'd eat

the big grapes first

or the small ones.

I guess I'm the type

to eat the big grapes first.

If I eat the small ones first,

I might lose my appetite

for the big ones.

But what if there were no big grapes?

No,

there was one,

but I just

chased it away.

He chased it away?

Was it Rong?

[Rong]

She'll be back.

Really?

He's acting

like my opinion

actually counts for something.

But I'm not Rong.

Yeah.

Zhuang Xu.

What's up?

Never mind. Just calling your name.

For no reason, really.

Walk a few steps further,

there's a place that sells shoes.

You should get a new pair.

Who'd still be out here selling stuff this late?

Even if they were,

it's not like we can buy anything.

I don't have any money on me,

and you don't either, right?

I...

Let's just keep walking.

It's not about the shoes anyway.

I'm heading that way.

See you.

I'll walk you to the building.

Don't bother.

Maybe he's not even doing this for me.

Could it be

that Rong is waiting for him at the dorm?

Zhuang Xu.

You look better with shorter hair

and in white.

Anything else?

♪On streets unknown, yet the noise feels the same♪

That's it.

♪How many journeys still await with you by my side?♪

♪Both of us act like we don't know the answer♪

I'm heading up.

♪Cherish each second, however brief it stays♪

♪Smiles glaze the aches beneath the skin♪

♪Untasted molten core still locked within♪

♪Innocent vows we once made♪

♪Drowned beneath the roar of planes♪

Zhuang Xu!

♪Someday perhaps you would drift back to this place♪

♪And think of the moment we once shared♪

♪I might be hiding in the passing crowd♪

♪Passing through your shadow♪

Goodbye, Zhuang Xu.

♪Hoping you still feel me near♪

It's enough just knowing

you're out there somewhere.

And...

♪Passing through your shadow♪

from now on,

I'll leave my feelings for you behind.

♪Hoping you still feel me near♪

And that'll be that.

[That night, we went our separate ways.]

[One of us was bracing for an ending,]

[while the other was still building a future.]

Xiguang.

Xiguang, hurry up.

Act your age

and give me a break,

will you?

No, I'm not.

I just got tricked.

Can't I even complain a little?

You promised

we wouldn't leave until July.

Look at the date. It's way too soon.

I literally just got my diploma

and you're already dragging me onto a plane.

I didn't even have time

to set up international roaming.

I won't even be able to make calls once we land.

Look, I only did it for your own good.

You're terrified of flying, right?

So I purposely told you a later date.

That way, you're already on the plane

before you even have time to panic.

It's much healthier for you.

Pretty brilliant, wouldn't you say?

Brilliant, my foot.

Xiguang,

come on.

Quit it. Let's go.

We're gonna be late.

Thanks.

No problem.

I know, one bad flight

and now you're traumatized for life.

But we're taking off soon, so just relax.

That wasn't just "ordinary" turbulence.

It was an out-of-body, terrifying experience.

Why don't I feel scared anymore now that we're in the air?

You don't get motion sick and you're not afraid of heights,

so you're just afraid of dying, right?

Look, once we're up there,

it's all up to fate.

Worrying isn't going to help.

Ugh. Why did I ever

agree to your mom

and come on this trip with you?

I'm taking you on a trip. Seriously?

Traveling all this way for a view

is like going to great lengths

just to chase a relationship.

Xiguang,

be brave

and enjoy the view.

And after you've seen it?

You'll just walk away?

What else? Are you supposed to move in and live there?

So that's how you treat

your relationships, right?

You're such a playboy.

What are you talking about?

Xiguang, let's take a picture together

to mark the start of our journey.

Stop it.

- Stop. - Come on.

What if this becomes our last photo?

You're way too old to be called a "lass" anymore.

Yeah... I suppose.

[Delete]

This is all your fault.

Told you not to take pictures.

Young lady,

you gave me such a scare.

I couldn't catch a wink of sleep the whole flight.

I am so sorry.

Do you need help with your luggage?

No.

So sorry again.

Let's go.

Let's go!

Come on.

Follow me.

Hurry up.

Let's go.

Let's get a photo together.

Come on.

Xiguang,

ever played online games?

Yeah, I have.

Then don't you

feel like a companion pet right now?

Other pets

actually help their masters

pick up loot and stuff.

But you?

You barely even put me in the frame.

That was a fluke.

Check out what I took.

You look like a goddess in every single shot.

I don't care.

I'm just gonna coast.

The Cambridge study program

doesn't even start until next Monday.

That gives us three whole days to ourselves.

You can be the boss

and plan the itinerary.

Not until Monday?

I knew it. You dragged me here

way too early on purpose.

Hey, I did it all for you.

For me?

Yeah.

I see you're suffering

from a classic case of the post-grad blues.

So I thought,

let's just make a break for it

and get some fresh air.

You didn't seem to appreciate

all the efforts I put in...

What's wrong?

Xiguang,

use your words.

Don't just tackle me like that.

I know this is an emotional moment,

but you can't just go around

hugging me like this.

Jiang Rui.

Thank you.

Don't be so formal.

As long as you're happy, it's worth it.

I am happy.

Really?

Yeah.

And...

something just clicked for me.

What is it?

Well,

in the past few days,

we've seen so much beautiful scenery.

But no matter how beautiful it is,

we only get a glimpse before we have to leave.

I have to

say goodbye

without looking back,

because

it doesn't belong to me.

Look at you, getting all poetic.

What's the rush?

We're still young.

Someday, we'll have our own

"Real Estate Scenery."

What the heck?

"Real Estate Scenery"?

Yeah.

A view with your name

written all over it.

Alright then.

I'll take care of the arrangements

for the next few days.

Where to next?

How about Windermere?

Off we go.

Go.

[Two Months Later] [Wuxi]

[Jiang Yun]

Look at these photos.

You're getting thinner and thinner.

Did you go to Europe to study,

or to lose weight?

You know how terrible

the food is in Europe.

I thought, at the very least,

their cakes

would be decent.

But as it turns out,

they're so sweet that even I, a Wuxi native,

couldn't handle it.

Don't worry, though.

I'll gain it all back within two weeks.

Don't go on a binge-eating spree.

Just stick to a regular diet.

You've been away for two months now.

It's time to settle down

and get back to work.

The CPA firm called

a couple of days ago

to ask when you're coming in.

By the way,

weren't you saying

you were looking for a job by yourself?

How's that going?

One company in Suzhou

and two or three in Nanjing

have sent me offers.

But only the Suzhou one said

I could start in September.

The others said

they'd let me know

whenever a position opens up.

What kind of companies are they?

The companies in Nanjing

are a CPA firm,

a Fortune 500 multinational,

and a pharma company.

The one in Suzhou

is a private manufacturing firm

that makes PV panels.

What's the name

of the one in Suzhou?

Shuangyuan Photovoltaic Technology Co., Ltd.

That was a company Yuancheng invested in,

back before your dad and I got divorced.

Yuancheng

holds a 49% stake,

and Shengyuan

holds 51%.

So,

it's called "Shuangyuan." [*Meaning: double "yuan".]

Oh, by the way,

there is one thing

I need to relay to you.

What?

Don't tell me

the company in Nanjing

is also partly owned by our family?

Don't worry. We don't have that kind of muscle.

While you were in Europe,

your father came to me.

He wants you to work at Yuancheng

as his successor.

[Yuancheng Group, Wuxi]

Is the partnership with Shengyuan

dead in the water?

It's been dragging on for months.

[Nie Chengyuan] Probably gone.

We were hoping to leverage their brand

and marketing expertise

to give the property a more premium positioning.

But once again, Lin Yusen screwed

everything up.

I think we should

stop messing around with them.

Our brand recognition here

is already pretty high.

Better to rely on ourselves than others.

Why don't we just

focus on building solid quality,

and make a real splash?

It's not just about this.

There was an earlier project,

which also fell through because of him.

Nie,

is there some history between you two?

I've only run into him a couple of times at Shengyuan.

Young face.

A real snake.

But he's not the real problem.

Sheng Xianmin doesn't even care

about his own daughter or son-in-law,

so why would he give the time of day

to his grandson?

Then...

Let's call it a day.

Please enjoy.

Thank you.

So, you went to Europe,

yet you didn't even

bring me back a single souvenir?

I asked you to stop by the office,

and you wouldn't.

It's all going

to be yours eventually anyway.

What's the harm in visiting?

I'll reimburse you ten times over for whatever you spent.

I don't want to go to your company

because I don't want to run into someone I'd rather not see.

What kind of person do you think I am?

You think I'm that clueless?

The office is a place of business.

Not necessarily.

It's not like you haven't done it before.

How's your mom doing lately?

She's great.

Haven't you two been on the phone?

She's acting so dismissive these days,

always trying to hang up after just a few words.

That's what happens when her stock is up.

Who wants to stay on the phone

with their ex-husbands?

Mom has plenty of suitors these days.

I heard

someone even chased her all the way from Nanjing to Wuxi.

At this rate, she might even get remarried

before you do.

Stop talking nonsense.

I told you

I'm not getting remarried.

That old friend of mine

is in bad shape.

She barely has any time left.

Is it so wrong for me to look after her?

It's a perfectly innocent friendship,

but your mom just loves chasing shadows

and lets her imagination run wild.

She won't take anything lying down.

Well, your friend's "last few years"

sure have lasted a long time.

How can you talk like that?

I'm just telling the truth.

Years ago,

you said she didn't have long to live.

Now I've graduated from college

and she still only has a few years?

What is this, an unlimited refill on her life?

Is this all you wanted to talk about?

If that's it, I'm off.

Actually, I wanted to talk

about your work.

You mentioned

that you sent your résumé to Shengyuan.

Now that you're back,

are you getting ready to start?

I scrapped that plan ages ago.

Why?

Bad vibes.

Going to Shengyuan

might have taught you a thing or two.

But it's just as well you aren't going.

Come work here instead.

It's time you get familiar with things.

My business

is going to be yours one day, after all.

Since your mother told you about it,

that means she's not against the idea.

Mom respects me.

Even if she were against it,

she would tell me your word.

But I don't want to...

Xiguang.

I'm not as young as I used to be.

I wouldn't say that.

You...

Xiguang,

I'm carrying you on my back

and walking all that way just to get you KFC.

When I'm old,

you'd better remember to carry me

for some braised pork.

But it's not like you're going to shrink.

I can't lug you around.

Then you'll just have to find me

a strapping son-in-law.

What kind of nonsense are you telling her?

Things used to be so good.

I'm only

listening to Mom on this one.

If she doesn't want me to go,

then I won't.

Saying that

must have driven your father livid.

Well, he nearly

did the same to me back then.

Xiguang,

if your dad and I

hadn't fallen apart,

and we were still a whole family,

would you have wanted to go to Yuancheng then?

Then now I would listen to you both.

Mom,

I feel like

I've just been

drifting through life,

without

a clear goal.

Does that make you disappointed in me?

People who have it all figured out from day one

and stick to their path

without ever wavering

are a rare breed.

You shouldn't be so hard on yourself.

Xiguang,

I don't want you to work in Yuancheng.

Then I won't go.

It's not because I'm being selfish.

It's because

I don't want you

caught in the crossfire

of the messy fallout

between your dad and me.

If you go,

you'll be torn in two

and be miserable.

Maybe one day,

when you're strong

and mature enough,

we can talk about it then.

Go to Suzhou.

Suzhou?

That's right.

Whatever happens,

that's a job you earned all by yourself.

Hello, Mr. Song.

Please.

We're meeting

Shengyuan's VP,

Sheng Zhongkai,

and some other execs.

I'll get you some face time.

It'll make things

much easier later on.

Mr. Sheng,

it's been a while.

I heard Shengyuan has big moves in the works.

Congratulations!

It has been a long time.

I was just thinking about you.

Have a seat.

Aaron from Huifa Bank

came by a while ago.

He specifically mentioned you,

saying it was you

who personally showed him the ropes.

He's a hard worker.

A few years back,

when Huifa started their corporate banking,

they poached him from me.

I tried to warn him then.

Huifa couldn't even

get their retail mortgages

right,

and their supporting services

for corporate development loans

are a total mess.

But

he's very talented.

What he's achieved

in such a short time there

is really quite impressive.

After all,

his team was green

and lacked experience.

The young people

are really full of drive.

I checked

their team's plan,

and they've thought everything through.

Plus,

their interest rates are very competitive.

Well, you haven't seen

the plan our team provided

to Shengyuan yet.

[Huaya Bank] The low interest rates

we offer our clients

are well-recognized

across the entire industry.

Mr. Song,

the people working under you are truly impressive.

A top graduate from Jiangning University,

Zhuang Xu,

one of the most promising newcomers

in our department.

I hope you'll

all keep an eye out for him.

Lucky for us,

we've got a really handsome guy on our side today.

Otherwise,

we'd be totally outshone

by you guys.

This is Lin Yusen

from Business Development,

Mr. Lin.

Mr. Song, I don't believe you've met him yet?

It is indeed our first time meeting.

So sharp-looking.

I always felt like I'd seen you somewhere before.

It just came to me

that it was about six months ago,

at a job fair in Nanjing.

We crossed paths at our booth.

Is that so, Zhuang Xu?

You applied for a position at Shengyuan?

No.

Manager Zhuang

was actually dropping off a resume for a classmate.

I wonder

if she ever ended up joining us?

She went abroad for her studies.

Ah, that's a pity then.

[Suzhou]

[Shuangyuan Photovoltaic Technology Co., Ltd.]

Suzhou.

Here I am.

[Nie Xiguang]

[Labor Contract]

Everything's pretty much settled.

You can pick up your ID badge

and uniform tomorrow.

I'll take you

to Finance to check in later.

Okay.

Wait a second.

Qiqi.

[Ou Qiqi]

Perfect timing.

Why don't you take your department's new hire

with you?

Sure thing.

Hi.

Hello.

Follow me.

My name is Ou Qiqi.

You can just call me Qiqi,

with a double "Qi".

I'm Nie Xiguang.

"Xiguang" means morning light.

That sounds a bit like "Nie Xigua". [*Pun, meaning squeezing a watermelon]

That's what my classmates call me, "Xigua".

What a coincidence.

And over here is our company profile.

Our company was founded

back in 2005.

We mainly focus on PV cells

and module exports.

[Finance]

This way.

Qiqi.

This is

the only open desk in the office.

You can leave your suitcase here for now.

Your supplies and computer

probably won't arrive until tomorrow.

Okay.

I'll take you to meet our supervisor.

Mr. Wu is nice.

Come in.

Mr. Wu,

I've brought our new colleague.

Hello.

Hi.

Nie Xiguang, right?

Reporting for duty today?

You have an impressive background.

Work hard.

Ou,

you show her the ropes first.

Get her up to speed on the finance system

and the company regulations.

As per our usual routine, arrange for her

to spend a few days at the workshop.

Will do.

Hello.

Hi.

Coming!

Hello.

New roommate?

You got here so fast.

Dorm Management

just called to tell us

that a new colleague was moving in.

Let me help you with your luggage.

Thank you.

I just picked up my bedding

and came straight up.

Hello, everyone.

I'm Nie Xiguang.

Just joined Finance today.

[Yin Jie] I'm Yin Jie,

from Administration.

Wan Yuhua.

[Wan Yuhua] I'm in Marketing.

Nice to meet you.

Well, which bed do you want?

I'll take this one.

Sure, let me help you.

Thanks.

We're

all just unlucky souls.

How so?

If we had started just a bit earlier,

we could've stayed in the building across.

Those are all rooms for two,

with washing machines and fridges.

Any college grad can apply.

What a shame

we were one step too late.

Xiguang,

are you a fresh grad?

How come you're only joining today?

I thought starting in late July

was late enough.

They said

I could start in September,

so I went traveling for two months.

What?

September was an option?

HR never mentioned that to me.

I'd have loved to travel for two months first.

Going straight to work after graduation,

I didn't get any downtime at all.

Maybe it's because

you're both indispensable talents.

Nice one, Xiguang.

You saw right through

to my true nature.

Just for that,

this "talent" here

has decided to treat you

to a welcome dinner.

Then I won't stand on ceremony.

I don't know

where the cafeteria is yet.

Once I get my meal card,

I'll treat you guys to a meal.

Let's go.

It shouldn't be too crowded now.

You can continue unpacking when we get back.

Our cafeteria

is pretty magical.

I guarantee you'll put on some serious weight in a month.

Come here.

There's a scale by the door.

Let's record your current weight first.

Let's go, hurry.

Faster.

We're going to be late.

Coming.

[Nie Xiguang, Finance]

I know you're swamped with work,

and didn't have any time during National Day,

so I didn't reach out to you.

No, it's fine.

I'm already back in Suzhou for work.

Anyway, Dad,

I should go.

I need to take care of something.

Yin Jie,

you need to throw this scale away.

It's broken.

Is it possible

that you just gained weight back home

during the holiday?

Finance didn't even start the break until the 2nd.

How could I have packed on two or three kg

in a matter of days?

The cafeteria

is to blame for this.

Now you know what I have said before?

We're gaining weight

not because the food here is good,

but because it's so darn bad.

It leaves us so unsatisfied

that we come back and gorge on snacks and instant noodles,

and then we hit the restaurants on weekends.

That's exactly how the weight piles on.

I am so done eating out

with you guys.

Yesterday I said I'd stay in,

but you were the one who insisted on going out.

Who cares if we get fat?

This place is in the middle of nowhere.

There's no dating life anyway,

so why bother dieting?

Exactly.

Work is such a drag.

School was way better.

At least school had some variety.

Now it's just dorm-work-repeat.

Tell me about it.

And the worst part is no eye candy.

I've been here for three months

and I haven't seen a single hottie.

Turns out

school is really the place for romance.

Once you're in the real world,

the hot guy pool just thins out.

There you go again.

Yin Jie's one and only obsession.

Actually, there are

a few decent-looking guys in our plant.

We just don't really cross paths.

I've got some inside tea.

A total hottie is joining us soon

in the admin building.

Which department?

Your boss-to-be.

You're talking about

the new Deputy GM?

Bingo.

One of my old classmates

who works at Shanghai Shengyuan

called and told me

that their hottest guy,

the Head of BD,

Mr. Lin,

is being transferred here.

And

I did a little digging.

He's single.

Plus, word is

he used to be a neurosurgeon

at a top-tier hospital.

He's got the looks and the vibe.

A total class act.

Why give up a career in surgery

to work at a place like this?

I have no clue about that.

A department manager from HQ

is being transferred here as Deputy GM.

Is that a promotion or a demotion?

Well...

It's hard to say.

None of that matters.

All that matters is that he's hot.

But honestly,

he has worked as a doctor

and then a department manager.

He must

be middle-aged by now, right?

Xiguang,

way to kill the vibe.

Let's just eat.

I've got shows to binge-watch after this.

My icon is seriously

developing such a vibe.

[Network Connection Error]

Why didn't I

download this episode?

I'm such an idiot.

No way.

I could've sworn

back at the office

I already downloaded it.

Oh, my.

This dorm Wi-Fi

is still not fixed.

One second of viewing, three minutes of buffering.

I'm literally gonna die.

Just watch it tomorrow.

Or just skip this one.

No way!

They say

there are

three kissing scenes in this episode.

How about this?

Let's do Rock Paper Scissors.

Whoever loses takes the laptop

and downloads it at the office.

It's your idol's show.

Why do we have to do the work?

Exactly.

You guys got a free ride for so many episodes.

And now you're whining about a little errand?

That's not how you treat a friend.

Dear.

Technically,

we should be charging you for our company.

But we're just too nice, aren't we?

Let's settle this with Rock Paper Scissors.

Rock, paper, scissors!

[Download]

What the heck?

The cable's loose?

I don't think I've seen you around.

You don't work here, do you?

How did you get in here?

♪A patch of heavy clouds above♪

♪That winding, twisting road we walk♪

♪Stopping and going countless times♪

♪Love feels less rushed that way♪

♪The rain from yesterday has finally cleared♪

♪And today the sunshine feels so warm and bright♪

♪I used to hide away in the corner♪

♪But now I long to follow close behind you♪

♪How much longer must I keep missing out?♪

♪When it's only you who makes my heart race♪

♪I've rushed through the endless crowd♪

♪I'm holding your hand at this moment♪

♪Clutching tight, with tender arms♪

♪I just want to keep your gentle smile♪

♪I've made it past the endless trials♪

♪I'm gazing into your eyes at this moment♪

♪No turning back or fear of winter's chill♪

♪The sunlight shines like you♪

♪And like me♪

♪Dreams realized, broken and gone♪

♪Nothing more than a dream all along♪

♪Wake up to the bright lights on the streets♪

♪I'm here by your side♪

♪The sky dimmed, deepened and died♪

♪Nothing more than some rain inside♪

♪Open the window to boundless blue skies♪

♪Side by side, just you and I♪

♪Side by side, just you and I♪