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♪Hey, you, you, you, why is it you again?♪

♪Always stumbling upon my little secrets♪

♪Falling on my brows, my lashes, even the strands by my mouth♪

♪Like my favorite kitten on a rainy spring afternoon♪

♪Hey, you, you, you, why is it you again?♪

♪You effortlessly awaken my protective instincts♪

♪Hitting all my little thoughts, my doubts, and my temper♪

♪Like my favorite beer and fried chicken in autumn, or spicy boiled fish in winter♪

♪Why is it you again? That sweet way you speak♪

♪As if the whole world knows my mind is full of you♪

♪Why is it still you? That secret smile behind your cool facade♪

♪I might as well play along. Let me protect you♪

♪Why is it always you? The smile at the corner of your lips♪

♪Before I knew it, the words blurted out, "I like you. I only like you."♪

♪Before I knew it, the words blurted out, "I like you. I only like you."♪

=Love Has Fireworks=

(Based on "Investment Men and Women" by Hong Er on Jinjiang Literature City)

=Episode 14=

Impossible.

I never snore.

I...

Found it.

I left it at the office.

Play your card, Qian Fei.

- Pass. - Pass.

- Pass. - Pass.

This is so annoying.

A woman like me?

What's wrong with me?

No, tell me. What's wrong with me?

Back in college,

I had plenty of guys chasing after me, okay?

You know,

I really do miss the old you.

You were so lively and pretty.

And you actually cared about dressing up back then.

You looked beautiful.

Otherwise, why would Wang Ruohai

have spent so long pursuing you?

Ever since

you graduated

and moved in with Wang Ruohai,

you've been on

a random mix road of no return.

All your good looks have been buried

under that hopeless mix-and-match style of yours.

If you don't take a jab at me every day,

you can't stand it, right?

No, no, no.

How about this?

After we finish our coffee,

I'll give you a makeover.

I'll be like your mom.

I'll love you, spoil you,

and help you shine again.

You just love taking advantage of me.

Let me show you something good.

Take a look.

Who are all these people?

See if any of them catch your eye.

They're all blind dates

I carefully picked out for you.

Come on, that's really not necessary.

Look at them.

None of them is as handsome as my tenant.

Something's off, Ms. Qian Fei.

That comparison you made without thinking

reveals what you're really thinking.

Come on.

Do you like Li Yifei?

You're overthinking it.

Right now, I have zero interest

in any man.

As for him,

he's just

an attractive collection of molecules to me.

That won't do.

How can you lose

the courage to go after love again?

Come on, drink up.

When we're done, I'll take you shopping.

You'll feel much better after that.

No. The only thing that'll be emptied is my wallet.

Only the one paying knows the pain.

Now, I really have to educate you.

You work in investment banking.

How can you not know

the relationship between shopping and investing?

Think about it.

A woman

who shops often, shops smart, and loves shopping

can always find

great bargains and hidden gems, right?

It's the same as

finding undervalued quality companies

when you're investing.

Tell me. Do you want to improve at work?

If you do, come with me.

If not,

stay here and keep dwelling on Gui Lili.

Fine. I'll listen to you.

Landlady, can I use your bathroom?

There's no time.

Why are you using my bathroom?

The one outside is clogged.

Annoying.

Much better.

Landlady,

are you unclogging a toilet?

It's fixed.

Already? That fast?

I seriously feel like killing you right now.

Thank you

for graciously unclogging the toilet for me.

For that alone,

I have to raise my rent for you.

I seriously want to smack that plunger

right in your face.

How come you can't do anything right?

You've really started acting like some young master.

So delicate?

I've already transferred

the extra rent to your WeChat.

Thanks again, Landlady.

No, you're the greatest landlady in the world.

Three hundred a month?

Keep dreaming.

That's for a whole quarter.

I'll throw you out in a few days.

Alright, three hundred a month.

Then, I'll give you two more days.

Looks like you're in a pretty good mood.

Thanks to you,

I've made a little progress in my career lately.

Things have been going pretty well.

See?

I told you.

I'm not completely useless, am I?

Let's go.

I'll change, and we'll head to work together.

You're coming with me?

Then, I'll catch a ride with you?

I'm taking the bus.

What happened to your POLO?

It's broken. In the shop.

The bus stop is up ahead, right?

Yeah.

Well, I guess your wish came true.

Miss, what would you like?

I'd like the deluxe one.

Sure thing. Want an egg with that?

Wait.

The large one.

Sure thing.

Thank you.

Could you add a little extra of this, too?

Sure thing.

Thank you.

You're such a spoiled rich kid. I can't afford to keep you.

How come you only bought one? Where's mine?

Look at that expression on your face.

I'm not looking down on the pancake.

I'm looking down on the way

you practically begged for an extra egg.

It smells amazing. Want a bite?

Let me smell it.

Go ahead.

Thanks.

That's outright robbery.

So good.

I already had some.

It's okay. I don't mind.

Then what am I supposed to eat?

I've already eaten, too.

If you don't mind, you can have it back.

I do mind.

Fine. Then, don't eat it.

It smells so good.

I told you it was good.

It really is.

(He ate something I'd already taken a bite of.)

(And he didn't care at all.)

(This...)

(Has he gone too far treating his germophobia?)

I'm full.

Told you it was good. You didn't believe me.

It really is pretty good.

Wait.

If you wait like this every day, won't you be late?

This bus is always on time.

It should be here soon.

There it is. Let's go.

Every time I take the bus,

I get the urge to give up on life.

Then whenever I feel like giving up on life,

I'll just think of you. If even you can keep living,

I won't want to die anymore.

Then wait for the next bus. Don't get on this one.

You think you can stop me?

Charge!

Hurry!

The doors won't close.

Move farther in.

You used

to hug people like this

on your way to work every day?

Nobody's ever been like you.

You're making it look like I'm throwing myself at you.

Don't get the wrong idea.

I'm telling you, in my eyes,

you're basically one of the guys, okay?

I swear I want to throw this pancake right in your face.

I ate more than you did.

If anyone's throwing up, it'll be me.

(Pretentious Li)

Oh my God.

(Special Assistant, my books have arrived at the front desk.)

(Please check them against the reading list.)

(Okay.)

(Shanlifang Hotel Group)

(Shopping List)

How come wherever I go,

I always end up doing the heavy lifting for you?

It's part of an assistant's job. What's there to complain about?

Can you even finish all these books?

If I can't get through this many books,

how am I supposed to stay in this position?

Keep showing off.

(How Money Works)

(How Money Works)

(Little Smarty Visits the Future)

It's the weekend. Where were you so early this morning?

What's in that box?

Is it heavy? Here, let me help.

No.

I've got it.

Just sit there. No.

- Sit down. Sit. - I'll help you.

No need.

So mysterious.

Even a pampered young master like him,

who can barely take care of himself,

can become an investment banking elite.

It's just reading books, right?

That's what I'm best at.

You didn't go out?

You've been sitting in the living room the whole time?

Likewise.

Pass it. Pass!

Shoot!

You scared me to death! Why are you so jumpy?

What are you looking at behind my back?

(Yu)

Hey, Yu.

Hey, Fei.

Your back-end department manager, He Li,

broke her leg yesterday when she fell downstairs.

I just found out.

How is she now?

The surgery's done.

People from the company already visited her this morning.

Why don't you go see her, too?

Sure. Ms. He has always looked out for me.

Send me the hospital address.

Going out again?

You heard the call, didn't you?

When are you coming back?

You promised to make me a few proper dishes.

For those dishes of yours, I turned down eight invitations tonight.

Don't worry. I'll be back before dinner.

You're going empty-handed?

I'll stop by a flower shop nearby

and pick up a flower basket.

Be back before dinner?

Okay.

That's all?

Hold on.

Kid,

can you change 500 yuan into cash for me?

I'll send it to you on WeChat.

Now, you won't run out of money, right?

If you won't, then make me a proper dinner.

Hey, you've been lying here all day?

How did it go today?

How was your chat with your manager?

It went well. We had a great conversation.

That's good.

Then, get cooking, Landlady.

I'm starving.

Hungry, huh?

All right.

Then, wash these.

What?

Come on, Landlady.

Making me do the dishes is one thing.

And now, you're making me wash vegetables too?

Not hungry anymore?

Wash them if you want to eat.

Listen here.

This is the last time I'm helping you wash vegetables.

The last time.

There won't be a next time.

If you dare ask me to help wash vegetables again,

then the consequences are on you.

I'm not going to be polite with you.

You know how fast I chop vegetables, right?

This knife really worries me.

One careless move one day,

and it might end up flying at you.

Put that thing down.

That's scary.

Is this really something to joke about?

Fine, I'll wash them.

Put it away. Hurry.

Get washing.

Put it down.

Come on.

Put it down already.

Stop waving it around. It's scary.

Hurry up.

I'll bring out everything that needs washing.

Wash them one by one.

Wash this, too.

There's more?

You don't want eggplant anymore?

And this fish, too.

Why don't you just have me cook the whole meal?

If you love eggplant that much, why don't you grow your own?

At your speed,

will I get to eat by tomorrow morning?

This is the living room.

Stop waving that around.

I don't want to look at your place.

What do you want to look at?

Let me ask you something.

Didn't your new place finish renovations?

Why aren't you living there? Why rent another place?

This apartment isn't cheap, is it?

Where's Qian Fei?

She's on a business trip.

Didn't I tell you that?

Alright, I'll call her myself.

No, Mom.

She just joined a new project team.

Even I don't dare disturb her.

Please don't disturb her.

Don't worry.

Your mother wouldn't disturb Qian Fei.

She's just saying that.

There were some issues with the renovations at the new place.

They're redoing part of it.

And I just started a new job.

I needed a more upscale place, too.

I have clients coming by all the time.

It looks better this way.

Someone's here, Mom.

I'll talk to you later.

Bye.

Come on in.

Why do you keep looking at me?

I just like watching men cook.

It feels cozy

and warm.

Did you cook for Qian Fei, too?

Actually, I never did.

Suddenly, I feel so blessed.

I'll help you carry it.

Okay.

Thanks.

(I couldn't say this earlier because your mom was there.)

(Your mother's condition has gotten worse.)

(The doctor said)

(if she gets a kidney transplant,)

(it'll cost hundreds of thousands.)

(Check and see)

(how much you can come up with.)

What's wrong?

Who are you texting?

Nothing.

Why don't you go sit over there and wait for me?

I'll call you when it's ready.

Ruohai, the message

wasn't from Qian Fei, right?

How could it be?

We haven't been in touch since we broke up.

During the time she was at our company,

we never exchanged messages,

not to mention calling.

I was just teasing you.

You don't trust me?

Of course I do.

My mistake. I'm sorry.

I won't ask things like that again,

okay?

Okay.

Why don't you go get some rest?

I can't chop anything with you hugging me like this.

Okay?

But it feels so nice holding you like this.

I want to hold you like this for the rest of my life.

What are you looking at?

Well...

Didn't you help me

clean my room the other day?

I thought it turned out pretty well.

Don't beat around the bush.

I won't clean it for you again.

I don't really care. A little mess is fine.

But I don't know if it's gotten too messy.

I just saw a few cockroaches.

Cockroaches?

You mean there are cockroaches in my room?

It's okay. I'm totally fine.

I can coexist with cockroaches anyway.

We're practically brothers.

If they want to run around, fine.

I don't care.

Li Yifei,

I seriously hate you!

I won't let you do it for nothing.

I'll pay more rent.

Let go.

You shameless rogue.

♪Hey, you, you, you, why is it you again?♪

♪Always stumbling upon my little secrets♪

♪Falling on my brows, my lashes♪

♪Even the strands by my mouth♪

How much?

How much do you want to raise it?

Three hundred a month.

Another 300 a month?

What is this, a scam?

♪You effortlessly awaken my protective instincts♪

♪Hitting all my little thoughts♪

♪My doubts, and my temper♪

♪Like my favorite beer and fried chicken in autumn♪

♪Or spicy boiled fish in winter♪

♪Why is it you again? That sweet way you speak♪

♪As if the whole world knows my mind is full of you♪

♪Why is it still you? That secret smile behind your cool facade♪

♪I might as well play along. Let me protect you♪

Wait...

These need to be dry-cleaned.

Just leave them here.

This is every piece of clothing in your closet, isn't it?

Sending all of them to the dry cleaners?

How much is that going to cost? Your socks, too?

Can't you wash them by hand?

What else would I do?

Were you born without hands or without a brain?

You don't know how to use a washing machine?

Wait...

Watch carefully.

I'm going to teach you how to use a washing machine.

First, open this.

Then, take these clothes.

Throw all your fake designer brands in here.

Hold on.

How can you tell they're all fake?

Do I really need to tell?

If they were real, would you still be sharing a place with me?

If you could afford the real thing, you would've moved out long ago.

But I have to give it to you.

You've got a great attitude.

You wear these knockoffs like they're the real thing,

strolling around in public without a care.

Let me tell you,

saving money and building up your savings is what really matters.

Have you been watching too much stand-up comedy lately?

What do I do next?

First, sort by color.

Put all the dark clothes in.

Done.

Close it.

Open this and pour in the detergent.

Pour it in.

Pull out the drawer, huh?

Turn on the water valve behind the washing machine.

And that's it.

Simple, right?

For a job this easy,

you still need a genius like me?

How is it that a genius

doesn't know how to use a washing machine?

Come over and learn.

You don't want dinner anymore?

Of course I do.

I've been eating pretty bland lately.

I want something light.

Like tonight, let's have

spicy boiled pork slices, stir-fried pork with green peppers,

and braised pork.

Then, learn.

When I depend on others to live, how can I not yield?

Fine. What do I do?

How does this work?

I just spent all that time explaining it to you.

You didn't hear a word of it?

Then you, Mr. Genius, can figure it out yourself.

I'm going grocery shopping.

Aren't you a genius? Learn it yourself.

If you break it, you pay for it.

On.

Off.

What are you doing?

Serving a timeout?

I'm waiting for you.

Was carrying all those groceries tiring? Here, let me help.

Why were you waiting for me?

I've got good news. The scenery downstairs in our complex

is beautiful right now.

The flowers are blooming, too.

Come on.

Let's go for a walk.

We'll come back in an hour.

Wait.

Li Yifei,

did you play with fire at home

and set the place on fire?

Are the firefighters inside putting it out right now?

What are you talking about?

Your imagination is really something.

Did you see a fire truck when you got back or something?

Unbelievable.

The apartment's fine.

At worst, the floor might not be.

When I was doing the laundry,

and then when I came out and looked,

the washing machine...

Nothing serious. It just overflowed a little.

How much is "a little"?

Not much. Just enough to reach the living room.

No. Listen to my explanation. - I hate you so much!

That wasn't my fault.

My dearest landlady,

I've already mopped the floor once.

I opened the windows, too.

Give it an hour.

With the breeze blowing through,

the floor will be dry in no time.

Of course the owner cares the most.

Look, I got this much water out again.

I'll pay for the furniture repairs

when I pay next month's rent.

You're always either raising the rent

or offering me money.

Where would you get that much money?

Won't I be the one losing out in the end?

You can't blame me for this.

I told you from the start.

I'm hopeless at this kind of manual work.

How about from now on,

when you do your laundry,

you wash mine too while you're at it?

Think about it.

You get better rent,

and you don't have to repair the floor.

Three birds with one stone.

Why should I?

Feeling dizzy now?

You really shouldn't get worked up so easily.

Come on, sit down.

Take a break.

Feeling better?

Much better.

Can I ask you something?

Could you move out of my place?

Stop making my life miserable all by yourself, okay?

I'm tired.

What's wrong?

You probably

won't believe this.

When I was little,

my family was very poor.

My dad raised me all by himself.

The two of us depended on each other.

Life wasn't great, but it was manageable.

Then, because of a woman,

he wanted to cut ties with me.

And in the end, the woman

ran off with someone else.

I was

left all alone.

Ever since then, I can't even do something as simple as laundry right.

Tell me.

Has my life been a complete failure?

I just can't think about it, you know?

The moment I do,

it feels like life has no meaning at all.

The sky turns gray, and so does my heart.

What are you doing?

Hey, don't do anything stupid.

What's gotten into you?

I just can't stand watching you pity yourself like this.

What was I thinking just now?

Oh my god.

You're driving me crazy.

Sorry.

Hearing you go on like this

makes me

feel uneasy.

I'm scared out of my mind.

You tell me all this,

so what am I supposed to say?

Sorry for making a fool of myself.

You make it sound like if I say the wrong thing,

I'll push you over the edge.

And then it'll be on me.

Well,

at least take your clothes out, okay?

Fine.

I'll go make dinner.

Come over when you're done with the laundry.

Your appetite's really grown lately.

Is this little rice not enough anymore?

Mainly because your cooking is so good.

Everything goes perfectly with rice.

Seeing how pitiful you are,

I'll give you another scoop.

This should be enough.

Come take a look.

This...

Clothes like these aren't suitable for dry cleaning,

nor can they be machine-washed.

They'll get ruined.

At the very least,

these need to be hand-washed.

Is it really that serious?

I never should've taught you how to use a washing machine.

Just send them to the dry cleaners,

and spend all your money.

See how you can still splash out now.

You're such a spendthrift.

I've finally figured it out. You're a spoiled rich young man.

Tell me,

why do you dress up so elaborately

every day?

All right, I didn't mean to expose the fact

that you're wearing knockoffs and embarrass you.

It's fine to keep up appearances outside.

But we live together.

What's the point?

Do you really think you can hide it?

Don't look so upset.

Considering how little you can do for yourself,

it's a miracle you've made it this far.

How about this?

From now on,

I'll allow you to dream about being a rich second generation in front of me,

okay?

Put your clothes away.

I have a dream.

A dream of being a wealthy heir.

Dinner's ready.

Dinner's ready.

Dinner's ready!

I... You scared me to death.

I've realized this hard life of mine

is entirely my own doing.

I can't blame anyone else.

I will start eating.

Hold it.

There's something I need to tell you.

What is it?

(Chore Price List: sweeping 10 yuan/time, cooking 10 yuan/time)

(washing dishes 10 yuan/time, laundry 50 yuan/time...)

This is...

From now on, I can help you with the housework.

I can sweep, do the dishes,

cook, and do the laundry.

But everything comes with a clearly listed price.

This is the price list.

(Chore Price List)

Wow, those rates are actually pretty reasonable.

So you agree?

Great.

Hold on.

Isn't this the same one?

You know, I bought this when I was a kid.

Where did you find a matching one?

That was really thoughtful of you, Landlady.

Just because you could buy one as a kid doesn't mean I couldn't, okay?

This one's from my childhood, too.

Seriously?

What a coincidence.

No wonder we ended up living together.

It must be fate.

Everyone had one of these as a kid.

What's so fated about that?

Anyway,

from now on,

don't send me transfers, red packets,

or deduct it from next month's rent.

Put it all in here.

Come on, everything's digital now.

Where am I supposed to get that much cash?

I don't care.

Anyway,

I need to see this jar getting emptier and emptier

to stay motivated to keep cooking.

Every meal means a little less in the jar.

And I need to see it getting fuller and fuller

to tolerate all the chaos you bring into this house.

And you won't rack your brains anymore

coming up with all sorts of excuses

to get me to do housework.

Besides,

you seem to enjoy watching me do housework.

What? Which eye saw me watching you

do housework?

Both of them.

Fine.

Done calculating? Let's eat.

Hold on.

Now what?

Cooking rice, 10 yuan.

Cooking, 10 yuan.

Laundry, 50 yuan.

That's 70 yuan total.

How about this? Let me put one meal on credit.

On credit.

No way.

I don't have any money on me right now.

I don't have any cash.

I'd have to go downstairs and get change for you.

Just eat first. I'll transfer it after dinner.

No. I'll put it in here after dinner. In your jar.

Worth it.

This food is worth it.

Isn't that actually too cheap?

That's way underpriced.

This should be at least 30.

Why is it only 10?

Fine. Then, transfer me 90 later.

I'm really sorry.

It's not just you.

Several subsidiaries are being

spun off from the group this time.

This concerns the group's future IPO success

and long-term development.

Our colleagues

will come to Xinxin Vision

to coordinate with your finance team.

This isn't fair to us.

The valuation of our assets

was done by Shanlifang Hotel Group.

As a subsidiary, Xinxin Vision had no right

to participate in the valuation.

Now,

Shanlifang Hotel Group has overvalued

Xinxin Vision's intangible assets.

This has affected the group's financial assessment.

That shouldn't come at our expense.

Shouldn't we all share the responsibility?

When the chairman approached me about the acquisition,

that wasn't what he said.

I'd like to speak with the chairman.

Everything I'm saying today

comes directly from him.

For the past three years,

Xinxin Vision has been struggling.

It's been operating at a loss.

Without Shanlifang Hotel Group,

Xinxin Vision wouldn't have made it this far.

Of course,

we don't want to see Xinxin Vision

come to an end either.

Our Financial Director prepared a proposal for you.

If you can find an investor

before the spin-off is completed,

we can assist with the transition.

I will find someone to take over.

I won't give up.

That's the capital market. It's that ruthless.

Hard work alone doesn't guarantee results.

Just like you,

the sponsor handling the group's IPO

taught me a lesson this time.

Hejing Securities?

=Love Has Fireworks= (Next Episode Preview)

Here.

Don't you think

it looks just like my tenant?

Look.

The little gold buttons, and the little suit.

Especially that innocent, pitiful act.

So annoyingly pathetic.

I'll smack you.

Something's off with you.

I made extra. Want to eat with me?

No.

Someone already asked me out.

If you'd also like to have dinner with me,

next time, make a reservation in advance.

♪There's no need to know the ending from the start♪

♪Let the melody play through the chords with the wind♪

♪There's no need to keep every promise from the past♪

♪Leave some surprises for the unknown in life♪

♪There's no need to force things between two people♪

♪Perhaps I'll feel alone, yet still find you there for me♪

♪There's no need to dwell on right or wrong, nor fear♪

♪A hug means more than countless apologies♪

♪I'll send you into the wide world♪

♪To live with passion and become who you truly are♪

♪A quiet shoulder♪

♪Like a harbor waiting for your wandering soul♪

♪I'll wait for the day you return to a simpler life♪

♪The lights of home warm the night♪

♪A companionship that lasts forever♪

♪Shining brightly like the stars and the moon on high♪

♪I'll send you into the wide world♪

♪To live with passion and become who you truly are♪

♪A quiet shoulder♪

♪Like a harbor waiting for your wandering soul♪

♪I'll wait for the day you return to a simpler life♪

♪The lights of home warm the night♪

♪A companionship that lasts forever♪

♪Shining brightly like the stars and the moon on high♪WEBVTT

♪Shining brightly like the stars and the moon on high♪