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[The Inner Eye] [EP19]

Xiaoyun,

you called me yesterday.

I was very happy.

And I told your uncle

about your conditions.

He was very pleased too.

So today,

I invited you for tea here.

After the factory closes, come to my house

and for a simple meal. Okay?

Auntie.

Actually, I'm quite interested

in your factory.

If it's convenient,

could I take a look?

No problem.

I'll ask Feng then.

To be honest,

I don't go to the business much.

Feng manages it all.

You know

about Rui's condition.

So my mind lately

has been on Rui.

About that day, I'm sorry.

My aunt was afraid I'd refuse.

So she didn't mention Feng Rui.

But I don't know how

my aunt introduced me.

Did she, to make me

look better,

also hide

my flaws?

It's nothing.

Your aunt didn't say much.

Just that before,

you had a boyfriend

who was a con man.

He cheated you of money, right?

Also, she said

it seems you two had

a brief marriage, no kids.

In business,

profits and losses are normal.

We don't mind that.

No kids.

With kids, I wouldn't divorce.

Good, good.

No kids is fine.

Also,

I heard from your mom,

you owe hundreds of thousands.

But I think

it doesn't matter.

If you and Rui

are married,

I'll help you settle it.

Our family

values you most.

Auntie, you know I need money.

and I'm a lawyer.

So you don't care

if I was married before.

But you're only half right.

I am very interested in money.

But I'm not interested

in marriage.

What?

Say that again.

You're not interested in marriage?

Then why did you come?

Wasting each other's time.

How ridiculous.

Is this situation

what you want?

You're finding a match for Feng Rui.

Not to find a daughter-in-law.

But to find someone

to stand with you,

to protect your ownership.

If so,

you can pay for

this service.

What you want,

I can deliver.

Better than your plan.

Plan?

What plan do I have?

Normally,

a mother-in-law like you

seeking a bride:

First, young, pleasant-looking.

Second, average family background.

So you can control her.

Third,

not too educated.

Mostly, gentle and obedient.

The first two points,

I somewhat match.

But the third point

is far from me.

So why

are you so interested in me?

So,

I did some research.

The Feng family business

is indeed good.

But on the shareholder list,

Mrs. Feng, your name isn't there.

In that case,

Uncle Feng has

absolute control.

I also heard

some rumors.

Uncle Feng socializes a lot.

At his age,

a late child is very possible.

By then,

giving the factory to Feng Rui

won't be set in stone.

Listen,

our family is fine.

No messy things

like you said.

Mrs. Feng,

I haven't seen much money,

nor big scenes.

But as a lawyer for years,

I've seen many hearts.

Even the happiest families,

the in-laws harbor

their own thoughts.

Uncle Feng has his.

You should have yours too.

After all, Uncle Feng's affairs

are probably not just rumors.

What do you mean?

You're prying into privacy?

How strange!

I thought you were

a smart girl,

so I invited you.

Since you never considered

being our daughter-in-law,

why meet and

what is there to talk.

This is absurd.

I know what you really want.

Hoping to find a smart,

capable daughter-in-law

is not a smart method.

A better way

is to hire a private lawyer,

and secure the assets you deserve.

Hold them in your own hands.

Then find Rui a bride you like,

who listens to you.

Only then will your future life

be secured.

But such a good thing.

I never managed the business.

Feng is no fool.

How would he give assets to me?

Managing or not isn't key.

As long as you are Mrs. Feng,

half of Mr. Feng's assets

should be yours.

If I ask for your help,

the fee?

Three hundred thousand.

I'll get you what you want.

I want three hundred thousand.

Cash.

You're back.

How's your recovery?

You must be tired.

Need to go rest?

An old problem.

My heart is tired.

Kang Jun told me

about your case.

For Niu Bingbing,

you did all you could.

If you still feel

haunted by it,

can't let go,

then let it be.

Accept this unresolved feeling.

Let time heal everything.

I've always believed

in your resilience.

This time,

I'm truly exhausted.

So, Sis,

I might

reduce my workload

for a while.

No problem.

You rest well.

I'll handle the rest.

Thank you.

Kang Jun told me

that as lawyers

we have a duty

to fix the world

when it's torn apart by crimes

to fix the broken world

with all our might.

That's why we exist.

So don't worry.

I'll also try my best

to fix myself.

And strive to fulfill

the mission entrusted by the law.

Tang Yingying.

Something's off.

What's off?

You used to scoff

at Kang Jun's words.

I'm reminding you,

you two...

Stop.

Don't joke around.

Stop.

A reminder:

If you provoke, be responsible.

In matters of heart,

don't start what you can't finish.

Okay?

I'm not a murderer.

I don't kill and bury.

What are you doing?

I wasn't...

Eavesdropping?

I wasn't.

I... I was just...

Thanking for your care in Sichuan.

Thank you.

Face change.

What face change?

Impressive.

I mean, I took care of her

all the way in Sichuan.

Suddenly back,

she's back to this again.

She still has something

weighing on her.

And she least wants you

to see her weak side.

Give her time.

She'll bounce back soon.

Senior, how long does

this bouncing back usually take?

Depends on how she adjusts.

Or how you adjust.

No, Sis...

Sorry, a call.

Hello, excuse me.

Attorney Kang, back in Beijing?

I'm still in Shenzhen.

Matters delayed me.

So,

we've found

suitable jobs for you.

Go on, please.

Several top law firms offer

positions and compensation

matching your requirements.

When would be convenient

for an interview?

Great. Send them over,

and let me see, okay?

Sure, to your email.

Thank you for your effort.

Bye.

Ma'am.

You asked me to care for it.

I took it downstairs.

Snake plants are very drought-tolerant.

The less light they get,

the better they grow.

Thank you.

Plants are good.

Just some soil and water.

You seem different today.

I heard

the JW acquisition is on hold.

But don't worry.

It's just a pause,

not the end.

I understand.

I reviewed the acquisition process

and contracts.

For future similar cases,

it's good experience.

JW Group,

I know them quite well.

Their desire to acquire

is still strong.

But now the older faction

and the younger faction

in the group disagree.

Internal strife.

Be patient.

What's yours will come to you.

Ma'am, a client is here.

I'll go down first.

[Caller ID: Jiang Xiaoying]

Hello.

Hello, Sis.

Are you free today?

Let me treat you to dinner.

You treat me?

I got first place in the piano competition.

There's prize money.

So I'm inviting you.

Congratulations!

Keep your prize money

for something you like.

Sis, I have many questions

to ask you.

Don't refuse me, please.

Alright.

Send me the address.

Okay. Love you.

Done.

Let's go.

[Lin Xiaoyun, Licensed Attorney]

Mrs. Feng, drink some water.

Thank you.

Please wait a moment.

Attorney Lin will be right here.

Okay.

Mrs. Feng, sorry to keep you waiting.

Let's talk in the meeting room.

This way, please.

Okay.

Your law firm is quite big.

Working here

must feel rewarding.

Yes.

Nice decor.

Xiaoyun, this painting,

why are the eyes covered?

It warns people

not to be blinded by

false happiness before them.

Interesting.

Your law firm is interesting.

This way, please.

[Personal Deposit Certificate]

Mrs. Feng.

These properties and deposits,

were they in your name pre-marriage?

Yes, yes.

All under my name.

To be honest,

these

are the smaller part of our assets.

The real major part

is our business.

Feng

cares most about that.

How is Feng Rui's condition, really?

If a lawyer lacks

the client's trust,

it's like being blindfolded.

Would you still dare

to take the path I suggested?

I mean...

What if...

What if Feng,

maybe during socializing,

carelessly...

had a child.

Would that child

compete with Rui

for the inheritance?

Chinese law states

non-marital children

and marital children

have equal inheritance rights.

Actually,

I've been to all neurology hospitals

in the country.

All experts believe

Rui's

cerebral cortex is damaged

and irreversible.

Have you considered foreign hospitals?

Xiaoyun, I came today

to ask you to help me and Rui

secure our family assets,

not to discuss

his treatment plans.

Listen to me first.

I know some overseas

cutting-edge medical labs

in development stages.

You could fund them

for a specialized project

on Feng Rui's condition.

But the cost

might be high.

Tens of millions, roughly.

Tens of millions!

You know in business,

we don't have that much cash.

Even if we did,

Feng wouldn't be willing.

We need him to disagree.

This plan

is partly for Feng Rui's treatment.

But more importantly,

the medical team provides

a medical report.

Let everyone know

you're actively treating Feng Rui.

You... What do you mean?

I don't understand.

Explain it to me clearly.

According to the Civil Code,

claims for dividing marital joint property

during the marriage

will not be supported by the court

The court won't uphold it.

But if one party's dependent

has a major illness needing care,

and the other party refuses

to pay medical expenses,

then a request for

property division

can be supported by court.

No, no.

You know,

I never considered

divorcing

with Feng.

No, no.

Besides, divorcing

means no assets at all...

Mrs. Feng,

Not divorce.

Just property division.

Not divorce,

and can divide property?

Half of the assets held by

Uncle Feng belong to you.

You can use the treatment need

to initiate division.

Even if Uncle Feng later

has other heirs,

they can only claim

his portion.

Your portion

stays in your hands.

No one can take it.

There's another option.

Feng Rui, as an adult

unable to live independently,

if his parents

refuse medical expenses,

he has the right

to demand support payment.

So you can

sue Uncle Feng

in Feng Rui's name,

demanding he pay

medical and support costs.

Mrs. Feng,

I'm telling you this

not to make Uncle Feng

your enemy,

but to help you

not be blindfolded,

to see your situation clearly,

to hold your financial baseline.

If one can stay in control

even in the worst scenario,

then nothing

is worth fearing.

Right?

Xiaoyun,

I trust you.

Mrs. Feng,

pleasure working with you.

Pleasure working with you.

Xiaoying,

dad will pay today.

No.

Keep your prize money

to treat your classmates later.

No.

Your dad is right.

Your birthday

will be celebrated by me and your dad.

No, tonight is on my treat.

It's my birthday, so it's on me.

And,

they are my classmates,

so I should pay the bill.

Oh, tonight

I also invited a secret guest.

A secret guest?

Who is that?

Let me guess,

I should know who it is.

Is she

the cousin of your classmate,

the one who is good at singing?

No, not her.

Really?

Don't like her anymore?

Come on, mom, you are gossiping about me.

Am I?

You'll find out later.

Well, our daughter has grown up now.

She's got a mind of her own.

Alright.

Then go ahead

and have party with your friends first.

Later, we will

bring a cake over, Okay?

Nice!

So, does this makes you happy?

Oh, this speaker here...

The sound it puts out is really clear

and nicely layered.

Its dynamic sound feature allows

the audio stays balanced

even when you adjust the volume.

It's great for classical music.

How about piano pieces?

Absolutely.

Its reverberation is excellent,

especially for piano music.

Good, I'll take this.

Thank you, I'll get you a new one.

Xiaoying,

Be careful!

Where does this go?

Just put it here.

This is for you, sweetie.

Wow, I love this.

Thank you! Put it over here.

It's fine.

It's so pretty.

I'll get it.

Ok.

Yingying,

I'm glad that you are here.

Hey, guys, attention please.

This is my sister,

a brilliant lawyer.

About the matter with Wang Yao,

do you still remember that?

It was my sister who came to school

and stood up for me.

Wow, you are awesome!

How impressive!

Your skin is so flawless!

And you're beautiful!

Yeah, so gorgeous.

Of course, she is a natural beauty.

Wait, Xiaoying, but

you and your sister

don't look very alike.

It makes sense.

What are you up to?

I haven't finished setting up yet.

Come and help me decorate.

Here!

You can sit here.

Is today your birthday?

Yes.

But you told me

that you hold this to celebrate

winning the piano competition?

Well, it just happens to be the same day.

Our school's off today.

I want you

to celebrate my birthday with me.

This gift is for you.

Wow!

A speaker.

I am a fan of this brand.

I love you!

Oh, right, about Wang Yao,

She went to another school.

I know about that.

She apologized to me before she left,

saying her wrong behaviors were

out of jealousy.

And she asked for my forgiveness.

Actually,

she is a poor girl.

That's good.

You both learned lessons

through this.

Happy birthday.

You are late!

Hello, Mrs. Su!

Hi Mr. Tang, hi Mrs. Su!

Thanks for coming!

Oh!

Yingying here

is my secret guest.

Pretty surprising, huh?

Why is everyone still standing?

Come on, take a seat!

Mom, Dad, you can sit over there.

Hey everyone,

find a spot and make yourselves comfortable!

Don't be mad at me, Yingying.

I didn't mean to hide this from you.

I was just afraid that you wouldn't come.

You once told me

that everyone

has their own duty.

And I think

this is what I am supposed to do.

Xiaoying planned

to celebrate her birthday at home.

But she insisted

ongoing out for a party,

and even offered the prize money

won from the competition

to treat everyone.

Bestie, you're so kind.

Really generous for you.

I was wondering before,

but now I see,

that she wanted to give us

a big surprise.

Exactly.

Mom, can we light the candles now?

I am sleepy now.

My birthday would be over.

What use with those damn candles?

Your father has left us.

What's the point of your birthday?

Everyone here today,

re all Xiaoying's closest

family and dearest friends.

I'd like to propose a toast to Xiaoying,

happy birthday!

I agree.

Happy birthday, Xiaoying!

Happy birthday!

Happy birthday!

Yingying?

Hey,

everything alright?

Oh, yes, alright, hey guys,

I'm here tonight

to give a present to Xiaoying.

I still have things to do,

so I'm gonna head out.

Bye, guys.

Yingying...

Xiaoying,

Yingying...

stay here with your classmates.

I'll see her out.

Yingying,

my daughter,

wait a moment.

About what happened today,

we have

no idea of this at all.

It was all Xiaoying's idea.

Since you're here,

why not

celebrate her birthday with us together?

That's what she always wanted,

we family,

to enjoy a harmonious meal together.

It is also

what we wish for.

Huh,

a family,

that sounds good.

People make a wish, sing, cut a cake,

have a chat

and take a family photo,

should we be like this?

Yingying,

I really should have thank you

for what you did about the school matter.

I know you hate me,

and resent me.

No matter how you treat me,

I can live with it.

But your father and Xiaoying,

they are your family.

Blood is thicker than water.

Don't blame them for this, please.

Some mistakes can be forgiven,

but some are an abyss

you can never cross in a lifetime.

I won't dislike Xiaoying,

who has nothing to do with your affairs.

She's not wrong.

Rather, she is innocent.

But you two,

I'm afraid

that I won't forgive you ever.

I can't do it.

I am your father.

Without me, you wouldn't exist.

Tang Yingying,

In your eyes,

am I no longer your father?

Calm down.

My father?

I can't change

blood ties,

just like you can't change

the hurt you'd done to me.

It's the same.

I don't hate you anymore.

Since I became an adult,

I relieved that hatred.

But please

don't expect me to

count you as my father.

To me,

you have always been

someone completely unrelated.

Yingying.

Why did you out again?

Yingying.

Did I mess up again?

It's not your fault.

Go back.

Your classmates are waiting for you.

I didn't mean to lie to you.

I just wanted us

to stop being like enemies.

When Dad mentioned you in these years,

he became upset.

I didn't understand this before.

I thought that you were the bad one.

But now I realize

they were the ones who hurt you.

They took your mother

away from you.

I just want to make it up for you.

I don't want

the hatred between us to last forever.

What happened before isn't your fault.

And what happens in the future

has nothing to do with you, Okay?

You're still young.

There are things you don't understand yet.

Not everything

can be compensated as you would like.

It's better that you don't understand.

But if you really recognize

me as your sister,

then from now on, I am your sister.

It has nothing to do with anyone else.

Go back.

Wait.

Happy birthday.

Thank you.

It's said that time heals all wounds.

But I know better than anyone

that some wounds

never really scar over.

His absence as a father all those years,

the cold eyesight,

the broken promises

they're already tattooed

into my soul.

I can't forgive the one

who made my whole childhood

so full of hurt and miserable.

Being heartless isn't so bad.

At least I don't have to wear

a fake mask of a beloving daughter

and drain the last bit of affection

by blaming each other in daily life.

As for Jiang Xiaoying,

the girl who's been so spoiled

that she has no sorrows at all,

she didn't do anything wrong.

Yet it feels like she did everything wrong.

She thinks

the sweetness her father gave her

could be the cure for me.

But she doesn't understand

what separates us

is never age or fate,

but the unequal love

two daughters received

from the same father.

[Lyrics] Not close enough.

[Lyrics] I know he doesn't love me.

[Lyrics] His eyes tells what's in his heart."

Come on, here.

[Lyrics] Yet he still won my love.

[Lyrics] I know he doesn't love me.

[Lyrics] His eyes tells what's in his heart.

[Lyrics] His heat,

[Lyrics] his lingering shadow,

[Lyrics] and memories about him

[Lyrics] are still in my mind.

Sing!

Your just got better from a stomachache.

So annoying.

[Lyrics] Movies...

[Lyrics] He doesn't love me, even so…

Stop drinking!

[Lyrics] I know...

Can we talk now?

What?

What happened?

What's wrong with you?

You can tell me

whatever happened to you.

Sit down,

and let's talk.

But no matter what happens,

please don't hurt yourself,

Okay?

Your just felt better from stomach issues.

I said, no more drinks.

It's icy.

Come on, get down.

You can tell me everything.

Just get down first.

Who are you?

Can you just

stop trashing your health?

What gives you the right to tell me what to do?

Who are you?

Then you tell me who I am.

You called me here to pick you up.

Who I am?

Now,

have a close look at me.

Do you know now

who I am?

Get down first.

Be careful.

Look at me carefully.

Do you have idea now?

Let me see,

yeah I got it.

You are the

old cunning fox

who has special feelings for me, aren't you?

Right?

Alright,

I am the old fox.

Several known law firms

have offered positions

that match your requirements and salary.

When would it be convenient

for you to have an interview?

When are you planning to leave?

I knew it.

You're just

staying at Chen Jun Law Firm for a while.

From the very beginning,

I made an agreement with Senior Director Chen

to help for a set period.

How long is that period?

One year?

Or two years?

Until you're willing to take over

Chen Jun Law Firm.

Director Chen chose you

as his successor from the start,

and never changed his mind.

Only if you take over the firm

will he retire.

That's my task.

Unbelievable.

Can't you just

take better care of yourself?

How am I not cherishing myself?

How am I not cherishing myself?

Tell me.

How am I not?

You people are so ridiculous.

You all try to control me,

and to arrange my life.

You want to define me

as the perfect lawyer in your eyes.

I know.

Don't you think

that I grew up in a broken family,

and developed a flawed disposition.

Don't you think

that I'm easy to get personally involved

in cases and not keep objective?

But I'm telling you, I am not.

Since I was ten,

I learned to heal myself.

I dealt with my own pain.

I love myself very much.

I'm fine, really.

Yingying.

I mean it, I love myself.

You are great.

What I said earlier was wrong.

I used the wrong words.

You're wonderful.

Your sharpness,

your wisdom,

your vulnerability,

and your free spirits...

All of you

doesn't fit Chen Jun Law Firm.

What we need to do

is to make the firm

adapt to your styles and pace.

And that's what I am here for.

Don't label me.

And stop making empty promises.

"Be yourself"

is just your excuse

to wash your hands of me.

You only say this to me

to make yourselves to feel better.

It's fine, I don't care.

This is life, isn't it?

Some live, others die; and some stay, others leave.

After all, every one of you

will leave eventually.

My mom,

my dad,

Senior Chen, you,

and the dog I kept

when I was ten.

Its name was Lele.

Lele?

Its name meant happiness.

Yes, happiness.

It was my birthday gift.

Later, it got seriously sick.

And they

made me decide

whether to let him

linger on in pain,

or to put him to sleep.

How ridiculous, right?

None of them noticed me

when they left me.

Yet they made me,

a ten-year-old child,

decide whether a life

should stay or go.

It's truly sarcastic.

But I don't care anymore.

Really, I don't care.

Since I was ten,

I've been an adult.

Whoever wants to leave, they can leave.

It's none of my business.

Come on, Director Kang.

Take whatever you want from me.

Why

must you always be an adult?

It's good to be a kid.

You're someone who still sleep

with lights on.

Yet you pretend to be tough and strong,

is it ever exhausting?

It's okay to be vulnerable sometimes.

Cry if you need to.

You don't always have to

be a strong woman.

If I ask you to stay now,

will you?

Do you want me to stay?

Do you want me to ask you to stay?

You can try.

In Peilin's office,

you heard what I said, right?

I am the kind who open a can of worms and leave it.

As for me,

I start a relationship when I choose,

and end it when I decide.

I'm willing

to be at your mercy.