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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 16]

[Group for Class 5, Grade 12]

Family ski trip?

Is he going with his cousin?

Bet on it.

Xu,

you're back.

You should've just started without me.

I'm not that hungry yet.

Let me pop the braised pork in the microwave

and heat it up again.

Xu,

any plans for Chinese New Year?

Not really.

Just heading home, I guess.

You should go back tomorrow and keep Mom company.

I'll be back two days before the Eve.

What's up?

Xu,

since you got your year-end bonus,

can we go on a trip somewhere?

I've been checking the group chat

and so many of my classmates are getting away for the holidays.

Some are going

to Qingdao,

Hainan,

or even up to Changbai Mountain.

I'm dying to go to Changbai Mountain myself.

They say the skiing there is amazing,

and I really want to give it a shot.

Sure.

Mom's been feeling much better.

We should take a trip somewhere.

But Changbai Mountain...

Mom's always hated the heat.

She gets chest tightness whenever it's too warm.

But she handles the cold just fine.

Remember Mom saying how much

she wanted to see the snow

in the North?

It's just that we rarely get heavy snow in Nanjing.

I'll

check with Mom and see what she thinks.

Alright.

Let's eat.

We are totally

on the same page.

I was thinking of going away for Chinese New Year, too.

Otherwise,

staying home just means getting nagged to get married.

Unbelievable.

I'm only 28.

And they're already pressuring me?

So, where are we heading?

Just wherever, honestly.

Thailand's nice and warm.

Or we could hit Hokkaido

for skiing.

I'm down.

My Japan visa is already good to go.

What are you guys talking about?

You seem so pumped.

Year-end bonuses?

We're just discussing where to go

for Chinese New Year.

Maybe surfing in Thailand,

or skiing in Hokkaido.

Surfing without me?

You know I'm a pro, right?

I'm not much of a skier,

but it's on my list to learn.

You're not going home for Chinese New Year either?

My dad and mom are even trendier than I am.

They've been planning a vacation to Europe.

And they made it very clear

that since I'm all grown up,

I'm not invited.

You guys seriously have to take me in.

I'll cover all the meals.

Deal.

Welcome aboard.

Zhuang, Justin,

what about you guys?

Why don't you join us?

The more, the merrier.

I'm in.

My brother's taking care of things

for the family anyway.

I can't make it.

I promised my brother

to take him and our mom

to Changbai Mountain for Chinese New Year.

Plus,

I don't have visas

for Thailand or Japan anyway.

Changbai Mountain?

That sounds like a solid option, too.

Right.

I heard the ski resorts

up there are top-notch.

Easily on par with those in France or Switzerland.

I've been dying to give it a try.

Why don't we

just make it Changbai Mountain?

To be honest,

I'm over Japan.

Nice. I'm in.

Zhuang,

which day are you flying out?

Can we go together?

It won't be too much of a hassle for you, will it?

Not at all.

The more, the merrier.

I'm flying out of Nanjing on the second day

of Chinese New Year

and getting in at 1 PM.

It's settled, then.

Let's sort out

the flights and hotels.

We should just stay at Zhuang's hotel.

I wonder if there are any rooms left.

I'll check on that.

What are you guys so excited about?

We're planning a Chinese New Year trip

to Changbai Mountain

for some skiing.

Ah, Changbai Mountain. Good choice.

I took my wife there

over a decade ago.

Just make sure you stay safe out there.

Here.

Come on.

I'm off.

- Alright. - Okay.

- Bye. - Bye.

See you around.

Glad we had the sense...

Come on.

to swap into the uniforms.

Otherwise,

our clothes would've been a total mess.

So, are we heading over there now?

I thought we had to wait

until after 10 PM

to start setting up for tomorrow's event.

Apparently, a booking at the hotel tonight

was canceled at the last minute.

So they notified us

that we could set up this afternoon instead.

A bunch of people from Logistics

just headed over.

Well,

Cui Qin, you take the van.

Xiguang, Ru, and I

will just catch the bus.

Sure.

No problem.

See you in a bit.

See you there.

Bye.

Bye-bye.

Yeah.

Put the stand right here.

Yeah, straighten it out.

[Shuangyuan Photovoltaic Technology Co., Ltd. Annual Gala]

I got it.

Thanks.

No worries.

Is that okay?

Excuse me.

Coming through, thanks.

Qian,

who's the lovely lady you brought along?

I've never seen her.

[Ma Nianyuan] Oh, she's a friend

I met in Wuxi a while back.

Her name is Nianyuan.

She's in town today,

so I thought I'd ask

if she could join us

for a meal.

Of course.

This meal is for you anyway.

I made a killing on that last project

you let me in on.

Miss,

don't just run off

after dinner.

Stick around Suzhou for a few days.

I'll cover everything.

I don't think she can stay, though.

Excuse me, coming through.

Overnight trips

are a no-go for her.

Once everyone's here,

I'll introduce you guys.

Nianyuan is a total mystery heiress

from Wuxi.

I'd love to meet her.

Luo Ke, watch your back!

Are you okay?

Hey! Watch where you're going!

Are you blind or what?

I... no...

There's a hole in the back of your jacket.

What?

Oh, Heavens.

I waited a whole month for this

to ship from overseas!

It's the first time I've even worn it!

I'm sorry,

but I had already stopped.

You stumbled over the boxes.

Look, we aren't even blaming you.

But what's with the attitude?

The first thing you do is trying to dodge responsibility.

And then you turn it around on us?

Exactly.

I never meant that.

I'm just explaining what happened.

Oh, so what are you saying?

That this is somehow my fault?

Like I'm the one who should pay you

for all this junk on the ground?

I didn't want

to pick a fight with a woman,

but now I've had enough.

Just pay for it in full.

Ru,

what's going on?

Xiguang.

What happened?

What are you doing here?

Nianyuan,

you know her?

Xiguang,

I was moving some stuff

to the venue just now.

But the boxes were stacked so high

that they blocked my view.

I kept calling out, "Excuse me,

coming through,"

but we still ended up crashing into each other.

The thing is,

I had already stopped.

He wasn't paying attention

and walked right into me.

Okay.

I get it now.

Nianyuan was right about you.

You're really good at making excuses.

Honestly, we weren't even going

to bother with you,

since you probably couldn't afford to pay us back anyway.

But the way you keep dodging responsibility

is honestly disgusting.

Let's not jump to conclusions just yet.

It's too early to say who's dodging responsibility

or who's being difficult.

Why don't we just ask the hotel

to check the security footage?

If it really is our fault,

we'll apologize and pay up.

But if it's on you,

I expect an apology and compensation as well.

That's gonna take long.

You're just wasting our time.

Exactly.

Our time is valuable.

Likewise.

Maybe it's you

who are wasting ours.

Where did you crawl out from?

Luo Ke,

forget it.

No point making a scene

over something so trivial.

Besides, that rip in your jacket

is actually quite a look.

Let's just drop it.

Really?

Yeah.

It's giving total distressed punk.

Fine.

Since Mr. Zhao

has spoken up,

I'll let you guys slide.

You.

Apologize to me.

Show some respect and stop making excuses.

I'll act

like this never happened.

Unless you'd rather pay me back

the tens of thousands this outfit cost.

Tens of thousands?

I'm so...

No way.

I still think we should check the footage

and clear things up once and for all.

Xiguang,

let it go.

His jacket costs a fortune.

Just drop it.

How about we just let them off?

Honestly,

maybe he really just stumbled.

Luo Ke,

forget it.

Don't waste any more time on them.

An apology isn't going

to change anything anyway.

Besides, we're all starving.

Just my luck.

Let's just go.

Sorry.

I saw what happened.

It really was my friend's fault.

If there's any damage

to these items,

you can come to me.

I'll cover the compensation for him.

That won't be necessary.

If there really is any damage,

we'll just consider it our bad luck.

I guess there's at least one decent person among them.

I mean, he actually admitted they were wrong.

Oh, please. He's just playing nice after the fact.

What's so "decent" about that?

He knew it was that guy's fault all along,

yet he acted like he was doing us a favor by letting it go.

Didn't the way he handed over

his business card just now

make you want to cringe?

You're right.

But Xiguang,

you insisted on checking the security footage,

and I tried to stop you.

Are you mad at me?

I just thought it was better

to avoid more trouble.

I know it was frustrating,

but as long as it's settled, that's all that matters.

And honestly, if the cameras

didn't catch anything,

it would've been even harder to explain.

That jacket costs tens of thousands.

I couldn't even afford half of that.

I understand.

Thank you.

If you hadn't been there,

I wouldn't have known

what to do.

But does that girl

know you?

Will this cause problems for you?

It's fine.

She's nobody.

Don't worry about it.

- He's here. - Let's just wait a bit longer.

No biggie.

What were you just saying to them?

Don't tell me you were hitting on them.

No way.

I was just checking which company they're with.

Right.

Did you get it?

Why didn't that cross my mind?

I can take it up with their boss later.

They didn't dare tell me.

Forget it.

It's not worth the energy.

Of course they didn't dare to.

Let's drop it.

We should be celebrating

Luo Ke making a killing.

Look,

I really owe

this one to Qian.

My old man

is finally giving me the time of day.

I should've put in more

back then.

You couldn't have even if you wanted to.

By the way,

I was a bit skittish myself.

Let's just take our time.

Nianyuan,

how'd you get mixed up with those people?

It's nothing.

Everyone runs into that sort now and then.

Dinner's waiting. Let's move.

Let's go.

Qian,

what's Nianyuan's deal, anyway?

Give me the inside scoop.

She's Nie Chengyuan's...

Her mom

was Nie's first love back then.

But his family tore them apart.

But as for Nianyuan,

well, you know how it is.

Merciful and Great Bodhisattva.

[Qian Fangping]

Merciful and Great Bodhisattva.

Merciful and Great Bodhisattva.

Mom.

Oh, it's just you.

I heard a car outside

and thought Chengyuan was home.

And I rushed over here to pray.

You took his car out again?

Mr. Nie said it was okay.

Plus, he has a whole fleet of them.

It's actually worse for cars to just sit there.

Thought you were in Suzhou

for a friend's birthday.

Why

the long face?

Someone pissed you off?

They were fine.

No one pissed me off.

Mom,

I saw Nie Xiguang today.

She seems to be working at some company.

She was dressed like a slob,

lugging boxes around,

acting all poor

and hardworking.

So pathetic.

And she's just like she used to be,

completely looking down her nose at me.

Shut it.

How many times have I told you

not to badmouth her?

It's not like I'd say it in front of Mr. Nie.

Why are you getting on my case?

Because you're an idiot.

Once it becomes a habit,

it'll just slip out when you least expect it.

Why waste your time being bitter?

Who cares if she

looks down on you?

Keeping Mr. Nie happy is all that matters.

Say nice things about her

and give him exactly what he wants to hear,

got it?

Understood.

Mom,

do you remember two years ago,

the first time Mr. Nie

took me to a banquet?

We had to talk him into it for so long.

It wasn't until he heard

Jiang Yun wasn't going

that he finally agreed

to take me along to see a bit of the world.

But who would've thought

we'd run into Nie Xiguang there?

She wouldn't even

look me in the eye

the whole time,

just like today.

I don't know what she told her dad later,

but after that,

Mr. Nie never took me

to these banquets again.

Everyone in this circle

just froze me out.

That's why I wanted to make some friends

from out of town.

But then,

there she was again.

Mom,

what if

she trashes me

to my friends in Suzhou?

Those people are the real deal.

They've got serious clout.

I was actually hoping

to pick their brains.

There are so many people in this world.

It's not like she knows every single one of them.

What are you so worried about?

She's probably just like her mother,

way too proud for her own good.

As long as you don't confront them head-on,

they're not going to come after you.

She's definitely badmouthing me

to her mother this very second.

Luckily, I had the sense

to stay quiet

when I met her.

Zoned out? You're so quiet.

No.

Something

happened today.

So that's basically what happened.

You did great.

So why the gloom and doom?

I'm not upset.

I've just been stuck in my head about it.

Ru actually apologized later

for stopping me

from checking the cameras.

But thinking back on it now,

I'm the one who didn't really think it through.

Look,

I'm not afraid of compensation.

What I care about

is the principle.

If it's my fault,

I'll pay up and apologize.

But you can't pin it on me.

I won't just sit there and take the blame.

But I only say that

because

I can afford to.

But for Ru,

this is

a huge risk.

If she wants

to just sweep it under the rug,

I shouldn't have taken it upon myself

to demand the security footage.

But you didn't insist on it,

did you?

Well, I came to my senses pretty quickly.

I'm just trying

to wrap my head around it all.

If you hadn't

stood your ground from the start,

a bully like that

wouldn't have just let it go.

You held up under pressure

and went toe-to-toe with them.

But then, at the crucial moment,

you read the room

and knew exactly when to pull back.

That's why it was settled so fast.

That was a masterclass.

You should be proud.

Are you

just really good at seeing the best in people?

The way you say it

makes me feel like I'm actually a big deal.

Think about it.

Am I right?

I guess so.

Maybe I really am that capable.

Then it's settled.

Miss Nie, you have all the qualities

it takes

to be a great boss.

Okay, stop it with the praise.

Every time you do that,

I feel like you're about to give me a huge assignment.

This must be some kind of tactic.

Did you minor in psychology or something?

As a matter of fact, I did.

I knew you had a trick up your sleeve.

That was a total psychological tactic.

If I were actually good at mind games,

I wouldn't use them to trick you into working.

Then what would you use them for?

Eat up.

The noodles are going to get all soggy.

I have a question.

Who is...

that Mr. Zhao?

How should I know?

He seemed so fake.

I didn't even look at his business card.

I just couldn't be bothered with him.

Good call.

This meal is on me.

Wasn't it your treat anyway?

Oh, by the way,

I set up the table for you and Mr. Zhang

to write Chinese New Year couplets tomorrow.

Look.

Check this out.

I cleared away some of the decorations

and took down

the balloons.

It feels more elegant and refined now.

Here.

Let me see.

It does look nice.

I had no idea

you practiced calligraphy.

Is my signature not sharp enough for you?

It's iconic.

But you might want to brush up

on your couplets

for Chinese New Year.

It's not just about the calligraphy.

You don't want

to draw a blank when it counts.

No need.

Memorizing is too much work.

I'm winging it with a cheat sheet.

[Let's join hands and achieve greater success in the new year.]

Impressive.

Not too shabby, huh?

Mr. Zhang.

[Shuangyuan Photovoltaic]

[Forge ahead with fearless determination.]

Form a line, everyone.

Plenty to go around.

There's enough for everyone.

Thanks, Mr. Zhang!

I want one too!

Mr. Lin, your calligraphy is stunning.

This is proper semi-cursive script.

You've clearly had professional training.

Hit up Mr. Lin's line, everyone.

Line up for Mr. Lin!

- Alright. - Okay.

Any line is fine,

but listen up.

Since we're going to write

all afternoon,

no singing or dancing

for us tonight. Deal?

Mr. Zhang, Mr. Lin,

please draw us a real prize.

Yeah.

Exactly.

Don't worry.

I'll make sure

there's at least a participation prize.

Participation prize?

Mr. Zhang!

Mr. Zhang, we want the grand prize!

The grand prize!

I'll write.

Let's go on.

Hey guys,

make sure you check in

and pick up your numbers.

Or you'll miss out on

the participation prize.

Mr. Zhang.

Mr. Zhang, could you write a set for me too?

Mr. Zhang.

Look at this crowd.

Doesn't look like we'll get a turn.

Should've asked the bosses

for a set in advance.

Exactly.

We're leaving tomorrow.

No way we'll make it.

Putting them

on our door

would really ward off the evil.

Mr. Zhang.

What are you simling for?

Did you get Mr. Lin

to write you a set?

No,

I just wondered

what Mr. Lin would write

if he made a couplet

for our door.

What?

"Signed and Sealed.

No Overtime."

Poor thing.

Work has fried her brain.

- Cheers! - Cheers!

Happy New Year!

[Shuangyuan Photovoltaic Technology Co., Ltd.]

And now, the moment

you've all been waiting for.

We are drawing our first prize.

Mr. Zhang, please join us on stage to pick the winners.

The prize

[First Prize] is a specially selected skincare set.

We hope you all

take care of yourselves in the new year

and keep that glow.

Our lucky winners are

078,

125,

90,

199,

235,

202.

Winners, please come up for a group photo!

Looks like many of you haven't won anything.

Is everyone else just going to settle

for the participation prize?

No!

Don't be discouraged, everyone.

This year, the company

has prepared a little something extra for you,

a fun mystery prize.

Let's welcome Mr. Lin to the stage for the draw.

The first mystery prize

is seven days of paid leave!

139.

- Good. - Good.

Thank you, Mr. Lin.

[Seven days of Paid Time Off]

Participation prize.

We really are pathetic.

We moved the prizes

and planned the awards.

And all we get

is a one-hundred-yuan

participation prize?

Come on,

it's Chinese New Year. Let's stay positive.

Don't use the P-word.

A hundred yuan?

That won't even cover a KFC run

for my niece and nephew.

You'll have enough by next year.

Yuhua, see?

Xiguang is even worse.

She's jinxing us

to win another 100 yuan next year!

I'm not! Don't twist my words.

You...

To our three ladies who didn't win anything,

do you want a ride back to the office?

No, Mr. Lin.

Yuhua and I want to walk off our dinner.

Why don't you take Xiguang back instead?

She needs to get back and pack her things.

Alright, I'll be heading out then.

Go on.

Yuhua.

Yeah?

With all this good karma I'm racking up,

Mr. Lin

better draw me

the jackpot next year.

Still need to pack?

Nah.

It's a short break.

I'll be back by the 9th day anyway.

Yin Jie is great.

We're all great.

The problem is you.

You didn't pick us,

and now the party's over,

you even came over

to rub it in our faces.

Hey, I avoided looking at you

on stage on purpose.

One look at you

and if you'd won,

people would think it was rigged.

Who would've known...?

Nie, your luck

was so bad.

Even with my best efforts,

you still lost.

With all your guilt

and overthinking,

maybe the God of Luck

wouldn't understand.

Fine, my fault.

A big feast

is on me after Chinese New Year to make up for it?

Then we're picking the most expensive place!

You got it.

It looks so lively over there.

Let's take a stroll

and walk off the dinner.

Sounds like a plan.

It's so late,

and yet it's still so crowded.

Probably because Chinese New Year is just around the corner.

This place reminds me

of Nanchang Street back in Wuxi.

I've heard of it,

but I've never been there.

Cut me

some slack next year,

and I'll treat you

to a massive food crawl there.

Are you openly bribing your boss?

You bet.

I'm bribing my boss for less overtime.

Report me to the police

and see who they'd arrest.

Oh my,

I'm starting to lose this argument.

That's because I'm right.

So,

are you heading back to Shanghai for the holidays?

No,

Beijing this year.

I used to spend it

in Switzerland every year.

My mom lives there,

but she's back in China

for a meeting with Mr. Luo.

Saves me the long flight.

Mr. Luo?

Her current husband.

My dad

passed away a long time ago.

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

It's been years.

Last time you mentioned

you were going skiing in Changbai Mountain?

My mom, my uncle's family, and I

are spending Chinese New Year's Eve in Wuxi,

then we're flying there together on the Spring Festival.

How's your skiing, anyway?

I'm still constantly braking on the bunny slope.

Plus, I haven't been skiing in years.

That's not bad.

Sounds like you're a cautious skier.

Skis?

Do you know how to ski?

Whenever I'm in Switzerland,

I spend most of my time

on the slopes.

I mean, there's

really nothing else to do abroad.

So, do you ski or snowboard?

I used to ski,

but I switched to snowboarding a couple of years ago.

So you do both?

Are you bluffing?

It's not that hard.

Just takes a bit of time, that's all.

I just realized

I haven't finished

my yearly goals yet.

So, what are you going to do?

Nothing much.

Honestly, I've always been someone in a rush.

I was always trying to skip grades back in school.

I tried to cram two days' worth

of effort into one at work.

But for the first time,

I find taking things slow like this,

and getting to know

someone,

are really good.

I'm heading up.

Okay.

See you next year.

See you next year.

♪I watch the snow fall softly down♪

♪I see the city lights begin to shine♪

♪Love lingers in my eyes♪

♪How I wish I could stay right here♪

♪With you♪

[Happy New Year]

One more braised fish and we can start eating.

I want it sweet and sour.

I know.

In it goes!

Starting the fish now?

Call your son.

Okay.

It's getting so late, and he's still not back.

Where are you?

How much longer?

Your mom has almost finished cooking.

Dad,

I ran into some people at the village entrance

and got held up chatting.

What are you doing over there?

Get back here, now.

Hello?

Where are you?

Mom,

I'm already in the village.

Chengyuan.

You came back alone?

Wait, that voice in the background...

Are you at Qian Fangping's?

I just gave them a lift on my way.

Get back here now!

Or don't bother coming home at all!

Once the fish is ready,

we'll go ahead without him.

Let's dig in.

Are we really not waiting for him?

No.

Okay, let's eat then.

Don't be mad,

it's Chinese New Year anyway.

Sure.

I've lost count of

how many times I told him

when he was a kid

that old man Qian is no good.

He's rotten to the core.

But your dad just wouldn't listen,

always hanging around them.

I'm so humiliated

because of him.

Grandpa,

how come

you never told me any of this when I was a kid?

By the time you were born,

your grandma and I were older and wiser.

We learned to only talk behind your back.

We could never say these things to your face.

What if you accidentally

let it slip to your mom?

Then she'd think we're the kind of people

who love to gossip behind people's backs.

That wouldn't look good at all.

So,

what exactly did

this Qian guy do?

Oh, he did

way too many shady things.

He even stole sweet potatoes, their only survival rations,

from a widow and her child in the East Village.

And remember when we were

working on the old house?

He even came and stole our timber.

That's right.

Back in the day,

when your dad started dating Qian Fangping,

we were totally against it.

But your dad kept saying

that she was

nothing like her dad.

My chest literally ached from the sheer frustration.

I was so livid.

Grandpa, Grandma,

from now on, whenever you're gossiping like this,

count me in.

I love hearing this stuff.

Dad, Mom,

Xiguang.

You guys really didn't wait for me, did you?

Dad.

Don't be like that, okay?

I got held up on the way

and ended up chatting for a bit.

You know,

your son is quite a big name around here now.

I can't just ignore

others in the village.

Otherwise, they'll say I've grown too big for my boots

now that I have some money.

Just sit down and eat.

It's Chinese New Year, after all.

I'm only letting this slide because of Guang.

Dad,

I gave you two cases

of Moutai last time.

Why are you still drinking this stuff?

I'm used to this.

The Moutai is in the cabinet.

If you want some, pour it yourself.

Never mind.

Too much Moutai gets tiring.

I'll try something different for a change.

How's work going for you in Suzhou?

It's alright.

"Alright" could mean anything.

Either it's good or it's not.

So what do you mean exactly?

Look, you're my daughter.

I'm happy you're willing to start

from the bottom to gain experience.

But being at the grassroots is different

from being in management.

Besides,

looking at the PV market today,

what's the point of staying there?

You might as well come back sooner.

I can set you up

with a position in my company.

You'll turn 23 after Chinese New Year.

It's about time you started

thinking about settling down.

A young woman drifting all alone in another city.

What kind of life is that?

Guang,

have some fish.

I left it on the stove a bit longer so it'd really

soak up the flavor.

Eat up.

When exactly

are you leaving for Changbai Mountain tomorrow?

The flight's at noon.

You're going to Changbai Mountain with your mom?

♪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♪