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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 19]

Lin Yusen always carries himself

with such ease and confidence.

I had no idea he went through

so much growing up.

He didn't even have his mom there for him.

The Sheng family was on a real tear back then.

But as things turned out,

those sons of Chairman Sheng

were entirely eclipsed by Lin's father.

Whatever went down

at Shengyuan,

Lin's father

was suddenly shipped off overseas

to spearhead market expansion.

He stayed away for years.

Then,

a coup broke out in that country.

He got hurt in the crossfire.

Without timely medical attention,

he just passed away.

Life is just so unpredictable.

That old man is absolutely insufferable.

He milked his talents for all he's worth,

and then kicked him to the curb the minute the job's done.

Playing these dirty tricks even on his family.

This is definitely not

what he wanted either.

But he's the one who caused it.

Ms. Sheng

probably figures the same.

Right after Mr. Lin passed away,

she headed overseas straight off.

Word is

that even when her dad fell ill,

she never returned.

So Lin left the country too?

They say

he stayed behind to take care of his dad's parents.

It's heartbreaking for the old folks,

and just as much for Lin.

You blew your cover

before we even got to the bill.

I'm not paying you.

Back when we interviewed,

you never said I couldn't reveal my identity.

I'm adding that rule now.

You are way out of line,

spilling everything without checking with me first.

I was worried that if I didn't come clean sooner,

I'd start losing points in your mom's book.

So you just threw me under the bus?

When you

put me on as instructor,

you didn't give me any heads-up either.

[Xiguang: ???]

[Typing: So you're actually talking back to me now?]

What he said actually makes some sense.

When did I start

being so unreasonable with him?

Fine, my bad.

There you go.

So you're actually talking back to me now?

I'll give you

a chance to make it up to me.

What?

Come feed the deer with me.

Careful, it's slippery.

Got the deer feed

ready already?

Hu dropped it off tonight.

He said we can pick some up tomorrow morning

at the restaurant while having breakfast

to feed them.

So if you use it now,

what's left for tomorrow morning?

There's extra.

And

the deer might be in the mood

for a late-night snack.

Look.

Hold on a second.

Hello.

Are you taking the deer back now?

Yes.

We normally bring them back once it gets dark,

and only keep them out a bit later during the holidays.

You should come earlier tomorrow.

Okay.

Looks like it craves a late-night snack.

Can we feed it just one piece?

Sure.

This one

is the biggest foodie here.

How do I feed it?

Lower.

Like this?

Yeah.

That's it.

Careful.

Its antlers are so beautiful.

What kind of deer is this?

It's a reindeer.

Reindeer?

Yeah.

Want to give it one more piece?

Like this?

Yeah.

Perfect.

Careful.

Go on, touch it.

We can't feed you any more.

Your boss won't let us.

Let's go.

You're already the chubbiest one.

I've never seen deer like this before.

Haven't you ever been to a zoo?

I think I went when I was really little

and saw some at the zoo then.

Of course I've been to the zoo,

but I don't think I ever visited the deer.

I always made a beeline for the pandas.

Ugh,

the pandas just showed me

their butts every single time.

Well, now the reindeer's gone.

What do we do?

Let's set off some fireworks.

But there's one thing

you have to do first.

Ask someone for a lighter.

Okay.

Wait for me.

♪Never felt this way before♪

♪Oh, will it stay the same?♪

♪Though the seasons change♪

♪And life gets in the way♪

♪All this time you're in my mind♪

♪I dream of when I'll hold you every day♪

♪When it won't be a scene that fades away♪

♪We'll find our way back to when♪

♪Through all the times we were getting through♪

♪Will we ever be close, you and me?♪

♪Oh, wherever you are, whatever you want♪

♪Don't hesitate to call me, just let me know♪

♪I hope you'll never forget♪

♪My heart has only you♪

This is the last one.

I'm heading back after this.

And those count

as your paycheck for today.

Don't go saying I owe you anything.

Wait, is this thing made of gold or something?

What? Got a problem with that?

The firework itself might be cheap,

but I'm out here

braving minus twenty-degree weather

just to light it with you.

That's gotta be worth something, right?

Definitely.

Well? Are you happy or not?

I am.

That's all that matters.

Come on, light the last one.

I need to get going.

♪Oh, wherever you are, whatever you want♪

♪Don't hesitate to call me, just let me know♪

Come on, I'll walk you back.

You're not setting it off?

You told me the fireworks were my pay, right?

So I get to decide.

I'm taking it home to keep as a souvenir.

♪Every moment of every day♪

♪Our love's gonna find a way♪

Wait up.

Here's an idea.

Now that you've got one firework left,

might as well set it off.

You're not allowed to bring it on the plane

anyway.

[Jiang Rui] Nie Xiguang, where on earth are you?

You didn't sneak out to meet that guy, did you?

Mind your own business.

Hey,

I can sure care about my fireworks, right?

I haven't settled the score with you

for lying to me earlier today.

Then you stole my fireworks,

and you headed out without even bringing me along.

You're getting more and more out of line.

No way.

Tell your boss

I'm calling him out.

What's wrong?

See for yourself.

[Jiang Rui]

Ask him what the challenge is.

Alright.

He wants to know what the challenge is.

I knew she ran off with that guy.

A pursuit race. Tomorrow on the black runs.

Alright.

Challenge accepted.

She just lets him use her phone?

Such a pushover.

I'm heading back.

Wait.

I made this while waiting for you this morning.

I was too embarrassed to give it to you in front of everyone.

Oh, a skiing one today?

You're really good with your hands.

Maybe I just have a knack

for precision work.

So what kind of snowman is it going to be tomorrow?

Tomorrow?

Haven't come up with a design yet.

I'll have to think about it.

Alright then.

Well,

see you tomorrow.

See you tomorrow.

♪I hear my heartbeat racing♪

♪I feel your whisper in my ear♪

♪I breathe carefully♪

♪How I wish I could stay right here♪

♪With you♪

♪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♪

♪Just you and me♪

♪Feels like the world just slips away, leaving only me and you♪

♪The curve of your smile says it all to me♪

♪The storyline written by fate♪

♪Just you and me♪

♪Just you and me♪

Where did Jiang Rui and Xiguang go?

They're already out the door this early?

Hu had breakfast delivered.

I've warmed it up.

Come grab some before it gets cold.

They headed out bright and early.

Said he's off to compete with Lin.

I told them not to push too hard.

They've really hit it off quick, haven't they?

Come on, you know your son.

He's always been Mr. Social.

I stayed up thinking it over last night.

And I'm a lot calmer now.

Lin's a great catch, no doubt,

but with relationships,

you just can't rush into them.

We gotta let Xiguang

spend more time with him first and see how it goes.

That's exactly right.

When I was young,

I learned that lesson the hard way.

What's the plan for today?

Hu said

he'll take us

to check out downtown Yanji.

You go enjoy yourselves.

I'm not gonna tag along as the third wheel.

I'll just poke around near the hotel.

Ms. Sheng

invited me for tea

in the snow hut this afternoon.

You're seriously racing

Lin Yusen?

Isn't this whole race thing

super cringey?

How so?

This is a total adrenaline rush.

Come on, Lin,

we doing this or what?

I even switched to snowboard for this.

What do you think?

Why go snowboard?

Skis have higher speed.

Jiang Rui's gonna be salty if he loses.

No pre-race smack talk.

This is interfering with the game.

My bad.

I thought it was part of the adrenaline rush.

Alright.

You guys go get your adrenaline pumping.

I'll be chilling at the bottom.

We can all head up together.

There's a café at the top.

You wanna see the view from the summit?

Let's roll.

This is the mighty peak

we're gonna conquer!

Stand farther away.

Don't let anyone think

we're together with him.

Xiguang,

let's grab a seat at the café over there.

Easy now.

Let's see

which run we're taking.

You're even more hyped

than Jiang Rui.

You really came prepared, huh?

Good thing I did my homework too.

I suggest

we take this one.

It's the longest,

so we can really let loose.

Sounds good.

I was checking it out

on the gondola just now.

Hardly anyone's on it,

so it's pretty safe.

I'll head down and snap a couple photos.

You two figure out

the rules for your race.

Bye-bye.

What do you feel like drinking?

I'll skip the coffee.

Grab me an electrolyte drink

for a quick recharge.

Same here.

Alright.

I'll take these.

When we hit this run in a bit,

make sure you slow down right here.

Pay attention.

There's a steep drop.

If you don't ease off,

it'll be dangerous.

Slow down? Nah.

I'll just blast right through it.

The view here is incredible.

Better start thinking about how to get down.

You insisted on coming up with me.

Worst case, I'll just take the gondola back.

It's a deal then.

Let's take this run.

First one down wins.

You're on.

But let's set some ground rules.

Safety first, competition second.

Just ski at your own pace.

Don't go blowing past your limit

just to win.

Of course.

My precious life

has only just begun.

I'm not looking for a trip to Orthopedics.

But if you lose,

you have to stop chasing Xiguang.

A race is just a race.

It's got nothing to do with her.

Even if I lose, I'm still going to pursue her.

But isn't the way you put it

a bit inappropriate?

What if she hears about this...?

Wait, that's not what I meant.

Don't make it into something it's not.

You're not going to snitch on me, are you?

Are we good now

regarding the time

Xiguang and I

lied to you?

Fine.

Just act like

I never said a word.

Otherwise,

she'll probably beat me to death

with her ski poles.

Is she really that violent?

Of course...

Of course not.

Xiguang is very reasonable.

That pattern

on your snowboard is so unique.

I've never seen anything like it.

It even looks like there's a signature.

Yeah.

My mom had it custom-made for me.

If you like it,

I can get one made for you too.

Don't try to bribe me.

Until you're officially

Xiguang's boyfriend,

I'm not accepting any gifts from you.

You're really sticking to your guns, huh?

I'm not accepting it

because my resolve isn't that strong.

Come on, let's go.

Let's shred.

What does "chase" mean?

Didn't Zhuang Xu say she has a boyfriend?

Could it be that they broke up,

and this guy's her new suitor?

See? What did I tell you?

He's not her boyfriend.

Don't go blabbing

about it everywhere.

It's none of your business.

Of course I won't say anything.

I don't even know them.

Why would I care?

I'll count down three-two-one,

and you both start together.

Stay safe, guys.

Safety comes first.

The First Xiguang Cup Pursuit Race

at Changbai Mountain

is about to begin.

Both racers are in position.

Three...

Two...

One...

Go!

That was insane.

I wish I were that good.

Lin Yusen.

Who won?

It was super close.

I barely edged him out.

Alright.

There's still a bit of a gap, honestly.

But come on, I haven't skied at all

for three years of high school.

Give me some time, and we'll go again.

I'm ready whenever.

I just got

some clips of you two.

That was seriously awesome.

Check this out.

I've made up my mind.

I'm going to tackle the black runs too.

You should fully conquer

the green runs first,

then move on to the blue ones.

Don't try to bite off more than you can chew

and end up having to walk down,

blocking everyone else on the slope.

Hey, talk nicely.

Xiguang, you actually hit me?

I was putting in a good word for you, alright?

Why does it sound like

you were bad-mouthing me?

No way.

I just said you have

that nurturing yet firm vibe.

You'd better not have.

Besides, I never say

I am heading straight to the black runs this time.

I'll take it step by step, obviously.

Fine.

I'm done talking to you two.

You go have fun on the black runs.

I'm grabbing my board

and heading to the green runs to practice.

I'll go with you.

No, go enjoy your own runs.

You're not mad, are you?

Mad at you? As if.

You guys are black-run level.

Skiing greens with me

would be no fun at all for you.

That's why I said we should split up.

Yeah, it's true.

Too flat, and way too crowded.

Can't pick up any speed.

Then it's settled.

We'll just ride at our own pace

and meet up for lunch.

I'll go off on my own tomorrow.

But today, I'm sticking with you.

No.

I appreciate the thought,

but my training plan

can't get messed up.

What training plan?

This afternoon,

I'm taking you to the blue runs.

Well,

fine.

Cheesy.

What's up?

Hey,

what's with the secrecy?

You've gotta play it smart

with your dating this time, okay?

Can't be all straight-up like before.

Wait a sec.

We're not dating yet.

I know.

I'm just saying, when dealing with guys,

you need tactics.

You've never even been in a relationship,

and you're giving me advice?

Internet wisdom.

Plus tips from the dorm crew.

Anyway,

while you were riding the gondola,

I laid the groundwork for you.

Now I'm just reminding you.

Don't spill the beans.

What groundwork?

It's supposed to be super effective.

I told him,

"This is the first time

Xiguang has ever stayed out this late

with a guy."

And

"This is the first time Xiguang

has cared this much about a guy."

That's it.

What?

Jiang Rui,

this is also the first time

I've ever smacked you on the head.

Let's go.

Be safe, okay?

Hey, loosen up.

These blue runs aren't super steep.

I'm totally chill.

Should I have let

Jiang Rui win

this morning's race?

No way, of course not.

I'm not really

that competitive about it.

When I pulled ahead of him,

I did think about it for a split second.

But then I remembered

you named this whole thing,

and I immediately dropped

the idea.

Xiguang Cup.

There's no way I'm giving it up.

This is the first time I've seen Yusen

care this much

about a girl.

You sound like

he's never been

in a relationship.

He has been

all about books and work ever since he was a kid.

Always making plans for everything

except romance.

If I hadn't heard

that from you,

I never would've believed it.

I'm a bit surprised.

Maybe

it's the family influence.

He's just gotten used to his own company.

Lin's really outstanding,

and he has a great personality too.

Yes,

I can

absolutely vouch for him on that.

Maybe we should just

let them be

and stay out of their business.

That's the greatest vote of confidence

you could ever show him.

So you've been in Switzerland

this whole time?

I'm teaching at a university

there in Switzerland.

The guy you met yesterday

is my current husband, Luo.

We got married a few years ago.

That's good to hear.

We should always look ahead.

What about you?

You probably already know

I got divorced

from Xiguang's dad a few years back.

I heard of it.

I always thought

couples who built everything

from scratch together,

would be different somehow.

Never imagined...

Well,

we're different anyway.

I walked away with half his fortune.

Now that's the kind of talk that warms the heart.

We should definitely drink to that.

Cheers.

What are you up to these days?

I kept some shares.

Ever since the divorce,

I stopped getting involved in the day-to-day operations.

These days I'm just taking it easy,

doing some casual investing,

picking up a bit of spare change.

It's quite comfortable being less hands-on.

That said,

I can't help feeling it's a loss.

Back then, I always thought

you had sharper business instincts

and more talent

than your ex-husband.

You're back, Mom.

Where are Uncle and Aunt?

I wasn't with them.

I had tea with Lin's mom

this afternoon.

We chatted for so long that we ended up having dinner together.

You didn't say anything about me, did you?

No. What, you think

we don't have our own things to talk about?

We just reminisced about old times.

What were you acting out just now?

Just watching

some ski tutorials.

You know, practicing on the sly.

Did Jiang Rui rub off on you or something?

You're more dedicated to skiing

than to anything else.

I'm dedicated at work too,

you know.

Lin Yusen

threw a bunch of stuff at me,

and I finished everything "above and beyond."

Those were his exact words.

Okay, practice away.

I'm heading for a shower.

Don't leave yet.

I have a question about work

to run by you.

Take a seat.

Here's the thing.

My company

is expanding the plant.

And there's this piece of land

that we haven't decided what to do with yet.

So I suggested turning it

into a PV garden.

After talking it over

with Engineering and Tech,

we're planning

to make the main structure

of the garden BIPV.

That way it's more energy-efficient, looks better,

and serves as a great showcase.

But the technical challenges are pretty big,

and the budget's way higher

than traditional methods.

Mom, you used to work

in construction engineering.

Do you have any tips

on how to cut costs

without lowering the standards?

Even though Lin Yusen said

he'll fully back me on this,

I still want

to save where I can.

You've really grown up.

Happy to see you're starting

to take things seriously.

You and Dad have the same habit.

The second I do something I'm supposed to,

you shower me with praise.

I was talking about

how Dad used to be.

That's actually not good, you know?

I didn't end up spoiled

all thanks to my solid moral compass.

Aren't you pretty good

at praising yourself too?

The PV Garden

may seem straightforward,

but managing every moving part

from top to bottom

is no less demanding

than a large-scale project.

It's a great way to sharpen

your execution and delivery skills.

Yeah.

I was running between departments so much

that I actually dropped a few pounds.

Couldn't really tell.

When it comes to solving funding issues,

it really boils down to this:

boosting revenue and cutting costs.

For boosting revenue,

you could consider

whether you could introduce

some commercial operations,

like

selling drinks

or light snacks,

and then lease that part out

in advance.

If your PV structure

represents advanced concepts

and has a demonstrative role,

you could also look

into policy angles

to see if there's any way

to apply for government subsidies.

As for cutting costs,

you'll need to tackle

every single link,

design,

material price comparisons,

labor efficiency control.

These are

all ways to manage expenses.

Of course,

that would make things a bit tougher for you.

Financially,

you could work out

reasonable payment schedules

with construction partners

already trusted by Shuangyuan.

That could help, too.

I'm starting to get some ideas.

For the leasing,

I can ask

the cafeteria contractor at the company.

As for price comparisons,

that's my specialty.

The moment I joined,

Lin Yusen threw me

into a mountain

of sourcing and quoting.

As for construction,

I can consider

the contractor from Phase II.

Given our history of successful cooperation,

they'll likely be more flexible on payment.

The previous halt in construction

was actually quite sudden

for the contractor,

so the new project scope

could be positioned

as compensation for that downtime.

Got it.

I'll think it through.

As soon as I'm back, I'll get moving.

For a company,

technology

will always be the primary productive force.

To embrace new technology

is always a step in the right direction.

The greatest danger in running a business

is developing a fear

of technical challenges

and a reluctance to invest.

Companies that fail to innovate

will eventually be phased out.

I've had several meetings

with Tech,

and I think they're

actually pretty impressive.

Lin Yusen is very optimistic

about the PERC technology

they're developing.

It could probably go into mass production

in the second half of this year or next.

There's one more thing,

also about the plant expansion.

I only found out just before Chinese New Year

that Dad's company

had been delaying payments to the contractor.

I was so embarrassed

when I learned about it.

Even though no one

knows who I am at the company.

I don't know

about that.

Maybe he's facing a bit of a cash crunch.

Did Shengyuan pressure him?

I have no idea.

But since Lin Yusen took over,

he secured a large sum

through financing.

The capital pressure

might be manageable for now.

Actually,

back in 2001,

I tried

to persuade your dad

to buy into a local PV company

in Wuxi.

At the time, the government

was also lobbying us to invest.

Unfortunately,

your father wasn't convinced

and didn't agree.

I remember in that company meeting,

I suggested investing in PV,

but he wanted to invest in something else.

It ended up

with us investing in neither.

Then how did Shuangyuan come to be?

That was in 2005,

when I brought it up again.

He was still hesitant at first,

but then,

the Sheng family got interested too.

When they reached out to him,

he jumped at the chance.

Sadly, by then we had already missed

the first explosive wave of the PV industry.

How could he be like that?

He wouldn't agree when you suggested it.

Don't overthink it.

He had his own views,

and they definitely held their own weight.

Later on,

maybe he just couldn't resist

after seeing that 2003 market rally.

Mom,

was that company from 2001

you mentioned

Wanyang Photovoltaic?

From what I can tell,

they aren't doing too well these days.

A few years back,

Wanyang bought back shares for their IPO,

so the initial investors

walked away with massive payouts,

over ten times

their investment.

If we had jumped in back then,

we would've made a killing.

Wanyang

is definitely in hot water now.

The business world is a battlefield.

One wrong move

and it's game over.

The industry has its ups and downs,

and crises always come out of nowhere.

If

you're going to run a business someday,

there's a paradox

you must remember:

Business is inherently about chasing profit,

yet

you must remain clear-headed

amidst all the fame and fortune.

Back then, I always thought

you had sharper business instincts

and more talent

than your ex-husband.

Chengyuan,

I believe this is

the best time

to enter the PV industry.

In contrast, Mr. Xu's project

carries too much risk.

We can't be this reckless.

Yun,

could you at least

show me some respect at the company?

That's exactly why

I'm telling you this in your office

rather than at the meeting.

The meeting just ended,

and you chased me all the way to my office

with a scowl on your face.

Everyone can see

that you disagree with me.

If the decision changes later,

everyone will know

that you're the one calling the shots.

Isn't this how we've always done it?

We've always talked things through.

That was then.

Besides,

you call this a collaborative attitude?

You're forcing me to do it your way.

I'm certain my attitude is collaborative.

It's the same attitude

you used to have no problem with.

I haven't changed.

It's your perception that has changed.

Yun,

I really don't want

all this work stuff

to come between us.

- Thanks. - Thanks.

- Thanks. - Thanks.

Okay, cheers.

They say

a good wife keeps her husband out of trouble.

Nie,

you're truly blessed

to have such a supportive wife like Jiang Yun.

I heard

she was the one who stopped you

from investing in Xu's project.

It's a good thing you passed on it.

Mr. Gai took the plunge,

and now he's

completely stuck.

His cash flow is at a breaking point.

I'm a lucky man.

Well, everyone in Wuxi

knows that.

That's true.

We always

talk things

through.

Come on.

Here.

- Let's have another toast. - Cheers.

Come on.

Okay.

Thanks, Rui.

Good boy.

Thanks, Hu.

Today's family time is checked off.

I'm heading out to ski with Xiguang this afternoon.

Just go by yourself.

Why do you keep dragging Xiguang along?

Hey,

she's the one who's hooked now,

okay?

She and Lin

are meeting

at the ski center at 1 PM.

Just ask her yourself.

Where is she?

Nie Xiguang.

Nie Xiguang!

Coming.

Don't run off, Jiang Rui!

Hey.

The snow is blowing

right into my face.

So, let's stick to the plan from yesterday:

we each do our own thing today.

Works for me.

It's almost 1 PM now.

What time should we regroup?

5:30 PM.

That's nearly five hours.

Can your legs even handle that?

Who do you think you're talking to?

Besides, we're leaving the day after tomorrow.

We should make the most of it while we can.

Lin,

are you leaving tomorrow afternoon?

Yeah, I'm flying to Beijing tomorrow night.

My mom and Mr. Luo

are heading back to Switzerland the day after.

She's heading back

to Switzerland already?

Yeah, they've got work to get back to.

5 30 PM it is, then.

Should we take a break

together in between?

Definitely not.

Our bathroom breaks

are never going to line up anyway.

It's a deal, then.

Tonight,

the snow hut hotpot is on me.

Deal.

Let's go.

Let's...

go!

Kevin, you got this?

[Descente Challenge Run] Or you wanna just take the gondola?

Please.

Never ask a man if he can handle it,

okay?

Look,

it's the last day.

I've gotta push myself a little.

Besides,

if I can't make it,

I'll just ski half and hike half,

alright?

Zhuang, you're sticking with me.

And here I thought he was gonna

give some grand manifesto.

Whatever, I'm leaving you to it.

Min,

let's go.

Bye.

See ya!

Zhuang,

you better slow down.

We're the only two newbies

left to look out for each other.

Don't worry,

risk management is my second nature.

Zhuang,

I think I see that guy who's chasing

your student's cousin.

He looks so slick out there.

Seems like a total pro.

Chasing who?

The one chasing your student's cousin.

♪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♪