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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 7]

Zhuang,

since when did you become such a fan of overtime?

Let's go grab a drink tonight.

You go ahead.

I'm still grinding away at this report.

Don't go too hard on yourself.

Research Report on Shuangyuan Photovoltaic Loan.

The loan for Shengyuan's

Suzhou subsidiary?

Honestly, this case

doesn't seem worth the overtime.

I know

they sent you down for a site visit,

but word is,

the boss

isn't exactly eager to greenlight the loan.

According to the grapevine,

Shengyuan's own stance is pretty vague.

They did send over

a new Deputy GM,

but it's basically an exile.

Word has it he's

Mr. Sheng Xianmin's grandson,

who used to manage

their BD team.

Total eye candy.

Too bad

he's a Lin instead of a Sheng.

So, it's him.

He went to Suzhou Shuangyuan?

What,

you know the guy?

Mr. Song once took me to Shengyuan for a visit.

I met him then.

How do you always have the inside scoop

on everything?

I've built a strong reputation

for networking.

Strictly speaking,

you should know Shengyuan

better than I do.

Don't you have a stunning classmate

working there?

The one

you grabbed dinner with the other day.

I was just wondering

why you're so invested in this report.

Is it because of her?

I care about it because the boss

signs my paycheck.

What's going on?

Don't tell me

it's that pretty classmate of yours.

No.

She calls and you shut your computer right away?

Wow, she really ranks higher than we do, huh?

I'm just grabbing something.

I'll be right back.

Welcome.

That was fast.

I was settling in for a long wait.

Since my mom asked for your help,

I didn't want to keep you waiting.

Did you go back to Nanjing yesterday?

Yeah.

Then why are you back so soon?

My boss suddenly announced

a team-building event for tomorrow.

You know,

he's the grandson

of the Shengyuan founder,

just back from studying abroad.

He's full of these trendy ideas,

and it's exhausting for those of us working under him.

So, I rushed back

right after dinner

and came straight here from the train station.

Here are the things your mom asked me to bring you.

She could have just couriered them.

I hate to trouble you like this.

Don't be like that.

We've been helping each other out

and carrying stuff back and forth

since we were kids.

It's

a funny coincidence

that even now,

our jobs still keep us so close to each other.

Thanks.

Let me buy you a coffee.

Sure.

I'll have a latte

and an order

of your famous strawberry mille-feuille.

That's

their

signature dish.

Sorry,

we're actually

all out of those today.

The last group

just cleared us out.

Any vanilla left?

I'll go with the mango mille crêpe then.

An Americano.

Thanks.

Coming right up.

Actually, I wanted to ask you

about something else.

What is it?

Have you been in touch

with Zhuo Hui much lately?

A bit.

Siliang asked me to check in.

She feels like

he's been acting differently

towards her,

like his heart's not really in it anymore.

She's just wondering

if there's someone else

in the picture.

He met me for drinks last week.

Siliang's name never came up.

He didn't mention anyone else, either.

Siliang never agreed

to be with him.

It's only natural for feelings

to die down.

That's true.

Now that we're out in the real world,

there are just way too many temptations.

Siliang should have made up her mind sooner.

What about you?

Any changes

in your life lately?

I'm just trying to make some real money

and secure my future here.

Everything else is secondary.

Enjoy.

What a shame.

I missed out on the strawberry mille-feuille.

I mean, who does that?

Buying out every last one?

A walk is exactly what I needed.

I finally don't feel like I'm about to burst.

I swear, the waitress's jaw

nearly hit the floor.

We ate all that

and still got doggy bags.

It's not every day we're in Shanghai.

It was so tasty.

I had to bring some back

for the team.

I'm trying to be a good teammate.

Let's just grab a cab to the station.

With all this cake,

there's no way I'm braving the subway.

Yeah.

It was so worth it.

Totally.

I could honestly do

a Shanghai food run every week.

Let's hail one here.

Okay.

How long do you think it'll take to get one?

We'll

get one for sure, as we're right under the overpass.

[Huaya Bank] [Shengyuan Group]

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

Xiguang.

Get in the car.

What's on your mind?

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

What was I thinking?

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

I stand here on this bustling street,

and with every passing minute,

many people hurry past me.

They come toward me,

and then they brush past.

I meet so many strangers,

but I never see him.

I know he passes through here every day.

I know he is out there

in some corner of the city,

maybe just a street away,

or perhaps, in the next moment,

he will stand right where I am now.

Yet, at this very moment,

our paths don't cross.

And he will never know

that I was here,

imagining the moment we finally meet.

♪May this silent wish of mine♪

A penny for your thoughts?

It's nothing.

I just feel like

running into someone in Shanghai

is nearly impossible.

So that's why you came here today?

Hoping to bump into someone?

Actually, I'm not.

This is enough.

I don't get it.

You've completely lost me.

That's fine.

Doesn't matter anymore.

Alright,

let's head back.

You've been keeping up with your rehab, right?

Are you still doing

those bean-sorting exercises

I gave you?

Yes.

Good. Lift.

Extend.

Make a fist.

Alright.

I take it you're not

feeling any numbness or pain

during the day anymore?

None at all.

But by the third round of the beans,

I still break into a sweat

and my hand starts to tremble a bit.

Once a day

is plenty.

Don't push yourself.

The good news

is that for an average person,

your left hand

has recovered

remarkably well.

But...

Dr. Lin.

I knew it was you.

I recognized you from behind.

Are you back at the hospital?

Dr. Zhong, long time no see.

Just a follow-up visit.

All finished now.

Are you heading to the lot across the street to get your car?

Why didn't you just park at the hospital?

It's a bit of a hike to walk all that way.

I've resigned.

I'm sure my plates have been cleared from the system by now.

[Shuangyuan Photovoltaic]

Thanks for grinding through this week's inventory.

No worries.

I've got something to tell everyone.

The day before yesterday, Mr. Lin had a bit of an accident in Shanghai.

May Mr. Lin Yusen vanish at top speed.

Is he okay?

He's fine,

nothing too serious.

But he injured his foot

and needs to rest for a while.

I'll be taking over Mr. Lin's work

for the month,

but he still needs

to review and weigh in

on the plant expansion

and financing.

So, I need someone

to handle the document runs to and from his house.

It won't be anything too frequent,

maybe once or twice a week.

Who's up for it?

Mr. Zhang,

I'll do it.

First of all, I've been following up

on the expansion project

from the start.

And

as everyone knows,

Mr. Lin has a pretty bad impression of me.

So I want to take this opportunity

to change

how he sees me.

And maybe ease

my guilty conscience a little.

Alright.

You're on.

Thank you.

Number 26.

Hello, ma'am.

Is this the residence

of Mr. Lin Yusen?

Yes, it is.

You're from Mr. Lin's company, right?

He's waiting in the study.

Please, come in.

Ma'am.

How's Mr. Lin

feeling?

Is everything okay?

What did the doctor say?

He's fine.

It's nothing serious.

It just flared up

an old injury.

The doctor says he should really rest up,

so it can heal for good.

So for now, no more walking around,

and he can't stand for too long.

He can't even walk?

Are my wishes really this powerful?

I wanted him out of the office, and he's gone.

and in such a brutal way.

Darn it.

Am I really about to face my "victim"?

Wait, maybe it's not a good time

for me to go in?

Ma'am,

would you mind

just handing these documents

to Mr. Lin for me?

I'll check with Mr. Lin.

Just a moment, young lady.

Who's there?

Mr. Lin,

it's someone from your office.

A very pretty young lady.

She's here to drop off some documents for you.

Do you want her to come in,

or should I just bring them to you?

Let her in.

You can go on in.

I'll go get you a glass of water.

Mr. Lin.

It's you.

No one else was available.

Ms. Chen,

show her to the living room.

Of course.

Young lady,

Mr. Lin said

to bring the documents

on this list over tomorrow.

I have to come back again tomorrow?

That's what Mr. Lin said.

Mr. Lin,

here are the documents

you asked for yesterday.

I'll wait outside.

Mr. Lin,

I forgot my phone.

Would you mind if I read the magazines

on the coffee table?

You wouldn't be interested.

They're all medical journals.

I'll wait outside, then.

Here, have some fruit.

Thank you, ma'am.

Mr. Lin subscribed

to these magazines a long time ago.

He signed up for several years at once

and never let the subscriptions lapse.

I brought them back

from Shanghai,

though I'm not sure

if he still reads them.

Mr. Lin must have been

a very dedicated doctor.

He's been exceptionally bright and hardworking

since he was a child.

Everyone used to call him a genius.

It's such a pity.

Come here.

Mr. Lin,

you wanted to see me?

Stay here in the study.

I'll have questions

for you as I go.

Okay.

Ms. Chen is heading back

to Shanghai tomorrow afternoon,

so you'll need to let yourself in.

I'll have her

give you a spare key card before you leave.

Wait, what?

I'm just here to drop off some documents.

Why am I getting a key card?

Wouldn't that be

a little inappropriate?

Unless

you expect me to get the door?

Of course not.

Wait a second.

If I have to come back tomorrow,

that'll be

three days in a row at Mr. Lin's house.

My colleagues at the office...?

Nie,

Mr. Lin needs

to sign this document.

And this one too.

It's urgent, Xiguang.

Tell him

it needs to be done today.

Wait,

why is everyone just handing everything to me?

Xiguang,

I'll keep it a secret, I promise.

Just tell me.

Is there something going on

between you and Mr. Lin?

Mr. Lin,

[Nie Xiguang] it's Nie Xiguang.

May I come in now?

[Mr. Lin] Yes.

Have a seat.

Mr. Lin,

would you like some water?

Mr. Lin,

it'll just be a few minutes.

There's no boiled water left, so I need to put some on.

I added some ice cubes from the fridge,

so it's not too hot.

You can drink it now.

Nie Xiguang.

Why do you feel so guilty?

What...?

Your face gives you away.

I've felt your guilt

since the very first day you came here.

Why is that?

I...

I didn't mean to curse you.

And how am I even supposed to answer that?

"I cursed you at the temple

and then you got hurt?"

That sounds so superstitious.

Nie Xiguang.

This is my second accident.

The first

ended my career.

Your...

My left hand.

If this accident

could trigger

some long-forgotten memory in you...

I would be very happy.

Long-forgotten memory?

Mr. Lin, what are you talking about?

You can go now.

Leave the key card on the entryway table.

You don't need to come back anymore.

I'm just cooperating with the investigation.

I'm not a criminal,

so show some respect.

Thank you.

What are these documents?

These are for Mr. Lin to sign tomorrow.

Mr. Zhang suggested

that Mr. Lin should still review them,

so I'll leave them with you.

Mr. Wang,

these are the documents for Mr. Lin.

He told me I'm not needed there anymore,

so I'm leaving them here.

What happened?

You're not going tomorrow?

Mr. Lin said he doesn't need me

to drop things off anymore.

Out of the blue? Why the sudden change?

Xiguang,

did you offend

him again?

It seems so.

What did you do this time?

I have no idea.

I've been racking my brain all the way here,

finished my milk tea,

and still couldn't figure out

how I offended him.

He won't be around for the next couple of days,

so I'm going to relax.

Once he's back,

the overtime nightmare

starts all over again.

Wang Qi, here are the documents.

Xiguang,

I was trying to reach you.

Why didn't you pick up?

I was dropping off documents for Mr. Lin,

so I had my phone on silent.

Did you just get back?

Did you see Mr. Mo

on your way in?

I did.

What's up with him?

That didn't look good at all.

Well, I've got some massive news!

I'm treating you and Dan to a nice dinner

at Jinji Lake tonight.

Yin Jie,

you and Yuhua should come along.

You know Mr. Mo's relative,

the one who tried to snatch your dorm?

Well, he's finally toast.

- Cheers! - Cheers!

Qiqi,

tell us what happened.

Administration

hasn't leaked a single word.

Mr. Mo was taken away.

I got word from Mr. Wu.

He knew how much grief they gave me last time.

Apparently, Shengyuan's internal audit

uncovered something from way back,

when Mr. Mo was still with them.

Something about malpractice and taking kickbacks.

So people from HQ showed up

and took him away.

Mr. Wu said

they might have gone straight to the police.

Plainclothes officers came

and hauled him off.

But whatever the case,

he's most likely not coming back.

For us,

this is sweet revenge.

It feels so good!

Cheers!

- Cheers to that! - Come on!

I know I messed up

that payment last time, and I own that.

But they were trying to make Finance

take the whole fall?

That was way out of line.

Exactly.

That's just how Procurement rolls.

HQ took him away?

So it has nothing to do with our company?

When one falls, the rest follow.

He's definitely dirty.

An internal audit

is coming for our company for sure.

When the auditors get here,

I'll give them my full cooperation

and even volunteer for overtime.

My ex-ally is the real deal.

He made his move so fast.

Wait, what did you say?

You mean your ex-boyfriend?

Don't talk nonsense.

I've never been in a relationship.

I meant

there's a NPC

who's a total beast.

He crushed a "monster" in game

that used to bully me.

So even though his "quests"

never give rewards,

I'm still gonna

grind them out

once he's back online.

Really?

[Ten Days Later]

Morning, Mr. Lin.

Morning.

Mr. Lin,

you're back.

Morning, Mr. Lin.

Morning.

And here come the "quests."

Yin Jie,

compile the review reports

from all departments

and bring them to my office.

Will do.

I'll just leave this with you then.

Sure.

Why does it feel like

I suddenly have nothing to do?

I'm dead meat.

Once he's done seeing her out,

he's coming back to chew me out.

I'm sure you've all heard about the situation

regarding the former Head of Procurement.

The group

is conducting a detailed investigation,

so I won't be making any definitive statements for now.

However, I hope everyone,

including myself,

can take this as a warning.

Next,

please join me in welcoming

the new additions

to our leadership team.

Starting today, Ms. Chen

will serve

as the Head of Procurement.

She has spent over a decade

in the PV industry

and is a true force to be reckoned with.

I appreciate the kind words, Mr. Zhang.

Let's stay in close touch.

Mr. Ding

will take over as the Head of Engineering.

Wang Xin

will be the Deputy Head of Procurement.

I look forward to

our journey ahead

as we drive Shuangyuan's growth together

for years to come.

Now,

I'll turn the floor over to Mr. Lin

to walk us through the financing updates.

After several rounds of negotiation,

Yixin Trust

will issue

non-standard trust products

specifically to fund

Shuangyuan's capacity expansion

and the commercialization

of our PERC cell technology.

The Phase II expansion project

has been stalled for some time now.

The civil engineering contractors

and equipment suppliers

were all those handpicked by Procurement.

Mr. Ding,

you're new here,

so get up to speed on this project as quickly as possible.

Inspect

the civil works under construction

and the equipment delivered on-site.

Then, get me

a detailed project progress schedule.

Deal with the vendors and contractors.

Fix them if you can.

If not, bring in new ones.

Understood.

I'll get right on it.

Since Mr. Mo got hauled off

by HQ,

we've had a total revolving door

of executives, haven't we?

It's only natural.

A new boss

always wants

to bring in their own team.

Yin Jie,

don't you think

Mr. Lin has barely

given me any work

since he's been back?

Really?

Totally!

I've been so bored

that I was reading gossip on my screen.

Then one day,

he walked right past me

and I didn't even have time to close the window,

and he saw it.

I thought I was dead meat.

But

he acted like he didn't see a thing.

Nothing happened after that.

Isn't that a good thing?

See?

All those document runs paid off.

Your favorability

is through the roof.

Really?

But I feel like

he just can't be bothered with me anymore,

like the favorability actually dropped.

What now then?

Try harder?

No way.

Who wouldn't love a life without overtime?

I finally feel like

I'm actually living again.

Let's go.

Not at all.

This was all thanks to your invaluable help.

If you ever need anything in the future,

just say the word and I'll do whatever it takes.

Okay.

Alright.

Sure.

We should get together more often.

Well then,

I'll let you get back to work.

Zhuang Xu,

I've looked over

your report.

What,

wasn't I clear enough about my position

the other day?

With the PV industry struggling,

it's only natural for you to be cautious,

Mr. Song.

Then why does your report

claim

that subsidies and policies

are gaining clarity,

and the outlook for new energy

is so bullish?

Why the obsession with these positive indicators?

I also covered the U.S. AD/CVD,

and the EU's follow-up protectionism.

The bullish and bearish factors

are all objective.

Since you arranged for me

to do a site visit in Suzhou,

it was my duty to provide

a detailed, objective report

for your assessment.

I didn't put much thought into the "why".

I just followed your lead

to get the job done.

Then you went to survey

a PV plant in Shanghai afterward?

Yes.

I was short on time in Suzhou

and couldn't fit in

an on-site inspection.

So I checked out a local company

in Shanghai instead.

So young but willing to put in the real work

without cutting corners.

Well done.

Zhuang Xu,

how long have you been with us?

Six months.

Zhuang Xu.

You've got good luck.

It takes a team to succeed.

The company needs it,

and so do I.

How would you like

to join me in Investment Banking

and make a name for yourself?

[Drink Light]

Oh my goodness, Xu.

Are you really moving to Investment Banking?

I heard the pay is several times

higher than in Loans.

It's about the same.

Was it because of

that research report?

I should get some credit for that too.

I really know my stuff,

even as a freshman.

And countless reports before.

You helped me find

a lot of data this time.

You get the top credit.

So, he's taking you to Investment Banking

because you actually

put in the work

instead of trying to second-guess him

like everyone else?

Despite his casual attitude,

his requests

are firm mandates.

I see.

This isn't officially set yet,

so don't tell Mom.

Not even

Mom or Rong?

Are you and Ye Rong

in touch that often?

Every now and then.

She even sent me

a birthday gift.

Didn't she tell you?

No.

Xu,

don't you think

it's time you got a girlfriend?

It's a bit sad

that I'm the only one you have to share

such great news with.

Wait, unless you...

Stop imagining things.

Xu,

I feel like

you've changed a bit.

Have I?

Too late.

I should have changed sooner.

What did you say?

I said it's late.

Time to head home.

I knew my weight gain was all down to stress.

Now that Mr. Lin is off my back,

the weight is just melting off.

I've officially reverted to my factory settings.

Ever since I got that fridge,

I feel like I've actually put on weight.

Procurement

just fired a bunch of people.

How is there

still no vacancy in Building 1?

No clue.

Maybe the people they let go

all live off-site.

You in the dorm?

I'm coming over to do a load of laundry.

Yeah,

come on over.

Seriously?

You said you were in your room.

I forgot my key,

so I tricked you into coming so I'd have some company.

Locked out again?

That's the second time

since you moved in.

Yuhua isn't here either?

She's in Kunshan visiting a classmate,

and who knows

when she'll be back.

I went to Dorm Management

for the spare key,

but the office was empty.

Just my luck.

Is the balcony door unlocked?

It is,

but Xiguang,

don't tell me you're climbing again?

Don't. It's almost dark.

It's too dangerous.

Let's just wait until someone from Dorm Management

shows up.

Who knows how long that'll take?

What if Yuhua

doesn't come back tonight?

Whatever. It's not like I haven't done this before.

Hi.

Mind if I use your balcony to climb over?

Room 2212 is locked out again.

Keep it down.

Room 2212 is locked out again.

Thanks.

Maybe we should wait a bit longer.

It's too dangerous.

It's okay.

I grew up in the countryside.

There's nothing I haven't climbed.

Just be careful, okay?

Alright.

Who would've thought?

I made a special trip to Suzhou

just to drop off this invitation.

And yet,

not only did I have to track you down at the office,

you actually feed me at the cafeteria.

Prove that it was a "special trip."

Besides,

who's the one rushing back to Shanghai

with no time for a proper meal?

Don't you go twisting the facts now.

♪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♪