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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 4=

Quick.

Did you get the passport?

It's in there. Right in there.

Let me take a look.

Not here.

Not here.

Just one look.

It's really important. Help me find it.

I just want to make sure.

I'll look over here.

You check over there. I'll check here.

It's in there.

Just go back and find it.

Honestly.

Your acting is so unconvincing,

and I still had to play along.

I just wanted to see what you were really up to.

And you.

Even if we've broken up,

you could've just come back and taken your things openly.

Why assume the worst of me?

I can't stand that superior attitude of yours.

You really think you're somebody important.

You're struggling enough to be renting a place,

yet you're still acting so proud.

If I hadn't been struggling, how would I have seen your true colors?

Aren't you leaving because I'm broke?

Li Yifei, after all these years,

how are you still this immature?

In a relationship, you either want love or money.

At least one of them has to be there.

You gave me neither material value

nor emotional value.

Why would I stay with you?

And what's wrong with loving money?

I've never tried to hide it.

Who doesn't like money?

Look at where you are now.

You still think you can surpass your father?

I'm telling you, that'll never happen.

Stop right there.

Gui Lili, remember this.

You're not the one leaving me.

I decided to let you go a long time ago.

Before we rented this place,

I was already planning to tell you.

But I thought I'd wait until we got settled,

make sure you were taken care of,

and leave once you had somewhere to stay.

I never expected things to turn out this way.

You spent all the money on handbags.

Yesterday I borrowed another hundred thousand plus from my friends.

It's all in this card.

The PIN is your birthday.

Don't spend it on handbags again.

Find a decent place of your own.

Maybe that Mr. Niu can give you a better life.

But remember this.

Everyone should have a place they can call their own.

If he ever stops treating you well,

at least you won't be left without a place to go.

You had it pretty good with me.

Don't end up putting up with things somewhere else.

Fine. One last thing.

Only when you value yourself

will others value you too.

Goodbye.

What cures worry?

Working without a break.

Come on.

Open up.

What is it?

Breakfast is ready.

You actually made breakfast.

Of course.

Thanks.

No problem.

Wait.

Don't you think

there's something odd about this place?

Crooked? It looks perfectly straight to me.

What's crooked about it? [* Homophonic pun.]

I mean odd as in strange, not physically crooked.

No...

Look. You broke up with your ex

right after you got this place, didn't you?

And as soon as I moved in,

I broke up with Gui Lili.

Isn't that strange?

You may have a point.

Should I get someone to come cleanse it or something?

Mind over matter.

Stop believing in all that supernatural nonsense.

You're the one who brought it up.

Boss.

The categorized materials on Shanlifang Hotel Group

have all been organized. I've sent them to your email.

Got it.

There's something I've never understood.

Go ahead.

These materials...

Hejing Securities is already working on them.

The data came from Shanlifang. Wouldn't it be enough to use Hejing's version?

Doing it all over again

seems pretty redundant.

Then tell me.

For Shanlifang's IPO,

does it normally seem complex enough

to require joint sponsorship?

Although the fundraising amount is large,

Hejing

doesn't hold any stake in Shanlifang.

They could easily handle it on their own.

Then why do you think

Shanlifang would spend more money

and create more complications for itself?

Why?

That's what I'm trying to find out.

All I know is

joint sponsorship isn't making my workload any lighter.

If Shanlifang wants to make things more complicated,

there must be a reason for it.

(Project Manager Assistant)

Li Yifei.

Are you okay?

You haven't eaten anything all day.

Don't scare me.

Don't tell me you'll do something foolish just because of a breakup.

You're an adult.

You need to be responsible for yourself, okay?

It's really not the end of the world.

You'll be fine.

Li Yifei.

At least make a sound.

Otherwise, I'm calling the police.

I can't keep pretending I don't see this.

Beep.

I told you to make a sound, and you really only made a sound.

Can't you say a few actual words?

Just let me confirm

that you're still breathing normally.

Beep, beep, beep.

All right then.

You may have lost your mind, but at least you're alive.

The day Chairman Liao asked to see me alone,

I knew Shanlifang had to be hiding something.

Sure enough,

the data they gave us doesn't add up.

One look at the financial statements

and you can spot all kinds of irregularities.

Then why don't you come to the office?

We can all investigate together.

Something like this is probably better handled quietly.

You've been missing for days now.

Mr. Li is getting anxious.

He keeps asking when we're going to start due diligence at Shanlifang.

You need to know your opponent before stepping onto the battlefield.

Whether he's anxious or not doesn't matter. I'll report to him myself.

What matters is, what's going on with Fang Yun's side right now?

Don't think I don't know what you're all thinking.

You think landing the project is the finish line?

It's the starting line, not the finish line!

Don't let your guard down.

If things still don't improve,

I don't mind replacing the entire team.

Any movement from Zhizhong?

Li Yifei has been on leave for two straight days.

There's been no progress on their side.

An empty city strategy, huh?

Li Yifei.

I know you're in there,

so you don't need to make that sound again.

Anyway, I bought some groceries. Let's have lunch together.

If you don't respond, I'll take that as a yes.

I'll go start cooking then.

♪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 raindrops in spring♪

♪Or a kitten on a lazy 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♪

This meal's on me.

You don't need to chip in for food anymore.

♪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♪

Li Yifei.

Check WeChat.

(Li Yifei: No need to pay for food? Then I'm eating.)

(If you keep knocking, I'm going to hit you.)

(Landlady, check your phone.)

(Ah! Did you buy your phone just for decoration? Stop knocking.)

Childish.

Looks like he's doing just fine.

I'll make enough stir-fried eggplant strips to last you a while.

I've left the food by the door.

Don't forget to eat.

(Li Yifei: The eggplant was good. The tomato and egg was too sweet.)

He finished it pretty fast.

And cleaned the plate completely.

Looks like his appetite's back.

What does this landlady put in her cooking?

Why does it make me want more after every bite?

Long time no see.

Long time no see.

Landlady.

So...

What

are we having for dinner?

Take whatever you want from the fridge,

wash it and cut it up,

then leave it there.

I'll cook it tonight.

Wait.

I wash it,

I cut it?

What else?

You're not a guest.

If you're going to eat,

you should help out too.

Then... then what about lunch today?

Today was a special case.

I was taking care of you.

Now that you're fine,

you can't keep eating for free.

You've got some nerve.

Forget it. I'll eat out.

Suit yourself.

Like I care about your share of food.

I'm going out to eat.

Suit yourself.

The moment I walk out this door,

I'm not coming back for dinner.

Thank goodness.

Finally, he's getting out for some fresh air.

How could I not have time?

I'm on my way now.

Look at Fei.

He's already had several girlfriends.

What about you? Not even one.

When are you going to bring someone home

for us to meet?

Exactly.

Mom.

Things like relationships can't be rushed.

I can't exactly

grab someone off the street and bring her home.

You...

Listen to yourself.

When did I ever tell you to grab someone off the street?

Exactly.

You've spoiled him.

He's getting more and more disobedient.

Honestly.

Mom, I'm not obedient?

I've listened to you ever since I was a kid.

I listened when it came to school,

and extracurricular classes, too.

And after graduation, wasn't my job arranged by you?

Do you expect me to spend my whole life living by your plans?

Is it wrong to listen to your mother?

Have I ever steered you wrong?

Everything I've arranged for you...

Tell me yourself. Which decision did I get wrong?

Right. You're always right.

Fei will be here soon. I'll go make the wontons.

Look at him.

He's getting harder and harder to manage.

All right. The boy's grown up.

You don't need to control every aspect of his life.

Enough.

Every aspect?

What brings you here?

I'm exhausted.

Quick, get me a pair of slippers.

Why'd you buy so many groceries?

Because I know how good your cooking is.

What's wrong with your face?

I forgot to take my makeup off.

Hey, what are you doing?

Honey.

What are you doing?

(Combat Power. Grand Chancellor)

Look at this. What is all this stuff?

Nothing but monsters and demons.

You're right.

What a mess.

Imagine spending so much time on things like this.

Don't go pressing random buttons.

(Max Physical Attack. Physical Attack.) Look at all this nonsense.

What a waste of time.

Stop pressing things.

What is all this anyway?

Even legendary gear's being given away.

Who is this? Doing public service?

Grand Chancellor?

Look.

Just look. Everything's gone.

Look.

Dad, Mom, the wontons are ready.

What were you doing to my computer?

Nothing.

We just clicked on a few things.

It's fine.

(Your equipment has all been taken.)

I...

I...

What's wrong?

Where's my gear?

What are you talking about?

What gear?

(Grand Chancellor)

No...

My gear...

Why is all my gear gone?

I spent over half a year grinding for that gear.

Isn't it just a gaming guild?

Can't you just find another one?

No, I can't.

If I could've joined them,

I would've had a real shot at making something of it.

If you want to make something of yourself,

you have to create opportunities on your own, right?

I did.

I've been working on that account for six months.

I was just about to make it.

And then my mom

ruined it all.

Fine. If that's what you call ambition.

I have no ambition?

My dream, my hobby,

it's all gone.

I can't go on like this.

Okay.

That's a bit much.

Thank you, boss.

Try some crab.

I'll start with a rice cake.

How is it?

It's delicious.

Your place is so relaxing.

If I were you,

I'd spend every day sitting here.

Where am I supposed to find a deal like that?

I still have to send out resumes and look for a job.

By the way, how's your job search going?

I've sent out dozens of resumes.

Only three companies have invited me for interviews.

And I don't know if any of them will hire me.

If things don't work out,

you could do some freelance work like I do.

Trust me, freelancing pays better than most office jobs.

This shredded potato is amazing.

Then have some more.

Pack up whatever's left for me later.

I love cooking for people like you.

I ate too much anyway.

Get some exercise.

What did you eat?

Are you okay? Still throwing up?

- Isn't that your tenant? - I'm not throwing up anymore.

Yeah.

I'll clean this up. Don't want a complaint.

Who's that standing next to him?

Had too much to drink?

Hold on.

Aren't you that bartender?

The bartender?

What?

What a coincidence. What are you doing here?

What a coincidence.

What?

This is unbelievable.

My friend only let your friend

off the hook because of you.

Otherwise, he'd have ended up at the police station.

He was just drunk.

Everyone gets drunk sometimes, right?

If he hadn't been drunk,

he wouldn't have done something like that

and caused a misunderstanding.

How someone behaves when drunk says a lot about them.

Listen to you, like your drunken behavior is any better.

Unbelievable.

By the way,

did you cancel that wedding banquet?

I've already been more than generous with you.

Can you stop reopening old wounds?

Actually,

a friend of mine is planning a banquet,

and I was thinking about transferring your reservation to him.

Wait...

If that's the case...

Hold on.

Are you saying

I can get my deposit back?

If the date works,

it's actually a great date.

October 18th.

It really might work.

That's great.

Please.

I'm counting on you.

Please.

I'm counting on you.

All right.

Let's call it repayment for that lunch you bought me.

Then we're even.

Deal. We're even.

My money's finally coming back.

You're more excited than Jun after a few drinks.

(Shanlifang Hotel Group)

Ms. Liao.

Working late again?

I just took over the position.

There are still a lot of things I need to sort out.

Take a break. Come have supper with me.

I'd better not.

I still have a lot of work to finish.

I shouldn't be keeping you from your work.

That's not what I meant.

You can spare ten minutes, can't you?

Sure.

After you.

Thanks.

You've been working so hard for the group.

I can't very well let you go hungry.

When I was little,

my grandmother taught me something.

What was it?

She said the people who truly care about you

are the ones who worry about whether you've eaten.

If someone cared about you that much,

would you care about her too?

I would.

Ruohai.

This is the first time you've held my hand.

I've been waiting for this day for a long time.

Cat got your tongue?

Perfect.

Mom, what time is it?

Nine o'clock.

Why didn't you wake me up? I'm going to be late.

You were completely drunk last night.

I got you a half day off.

Thanks, Mom.

Did you change my clothes too?

Of course.

Mom, I'm a grown man.

Why are you still changing my clothes?

I changed your diapers when you were little.

Tell me.

What's with the injury on your shoulder?

I fell by accident last night.

Really?

Really.

I'm hungry.

I want breakfast, Mom.

Breakfast?

If you can't handle alcohol, stop drinking so much.

Porridge or noodles?

Porridge.

(I'm back again.)

You don't have any front desk experience.

I'm afraid you're not

a good fit for this position.

I don't know how your resume made it through screening.

Sorry for making you come all this way.

With your experience, you'll need a year of front-office training.

Can you accept a base salary of 3,000 yuan?

You're only twenty-seven.

(Internship Experience) You'll get married and have children.

You might even have a second child.

That would affect your work.

You'd need to sign an agreement with the company

promising not to get married

or have children within the next five years.

(You graduated from the University)

(of Finance and Economics with top honors, right?)

Love doesn't last forever.

Nothing stays the same forever.

And marriage isn't an insurance policy for love.

That's your opinion.

(I'm just reminding you not to waste your potential.)

(Your credit card ending in 3600 has an outstanding balance of 25,112.92)

(Please make payment before the 25th.)

(What's worse than losing your job and getting dumped is being buried in debt.)

(With repayment notices constantly chasing me,)

(I've lost the luxury of choosing a job.)

(All I can do now is find a way to make a living.)

Landlady.

I've realized something. There's one thing you're really good at.

What's that?

Housework.

You're amazing at it.

Look.

Not a speck of dust.

You really do a great job.

Can I run something by you?

Go ahead.

How about you help me with the cleaning?

One hundred an hour.

What do you think?

No.

Too little?

I don't want another employer employee relationship with you.

How did you come up with that?

The most equal relationship

in the world

is a contractual one.

An employment relationship.

You rent from me.

I hire your labor.

That makes us both equal and keeps things simple.

Perfect,

right?

Keep talking.

Think about it.

You're under a lot of pressure right now, aren't you?

Right?

So much pressure that you don't even have the energy

to think about whether a job is right for you,

or whether it has any future.

You'll take anything

as long as it pays the bills.

Am I right?

You're pretty good at reading people.

Anyone in investment banking knows how to read people.

You studied economics too.

You should know this.

When someone's short on money,

their judgment and emotional intelligence

take a nosedive.

Instead of desperately

sending out resumes looking for work,

why not take my offer?

We both benefit.

Isn't that great?

Look at my room.

It's such a mess.

You're the owner of this place.

Doesn't it bother you to see it like this?

I'm sure it does.

Think about it.

You can do some housework at home

and make money at the same time.

How often do you get a deal like that?

It's got to be better than being a driver,

a tutor,

or even a bodyguard, right?

You were looking at my computer?

How is that looking?

Your screen was on.

I walked past a few times

and happened to see it.

Think it over.

First of all, thanks for being so honest.

And finally, I'd suggest cleaning it yourself.

Save some rent,

save up faster, and move out sooner.

That way you can stop ruining the place.

Finished?

Wait.

You...

You started with "first of all."

Shouldn't there be a "secondly"?

How did you jump straight to "finally"?

Because I felt like it!

Think it over.

Cleaning houses is better than being a security guard, isn't it?

Doing housework is better than...

Are you serious?

(Have you figured out the floor repair costs yet?)

(Let me know. I'll pay for it.)

What's he doing?

Why is he texting me from inside the house?

(Li Yifei: Have you figured out the floor repair costs yet?)

(Let me know. I'll pay for it.)

(Qian Fei)

(It looks fine. No need to repair it for now.)

(Even if we don't repair it now,)

(the floor's lifespan will be shortened after being soaked.)

(I'll compensate you for the depreciation.)

(Qian Fei) (No need.)

(Li Yifei) (If I really don't pay,)

(you'll regret being polite right now.)

Why did I even reply to him?

Why am I being polite to someone like him?

(WeChat Transfer)

(Li Yifei) (I don't like owing people. We're even now.)

(Accept)

(Loading...)

(Payment Successful. Processing by Bank.)

Hello.

Hello.

What would you like?

I came to apologize.

I drank a little too much yesterday.

I'm really sorry.

You threw me pretty hard too.

If there's nothing else, I'm off work.

Well...

I'd like another one.

The one with the milk base,

oat milk, walnut milk,

this milk and that milk,

the one with all the different milks.

You remembered it pretty well.

One moment.

This one's on me.

Listen to your mom more.

Drink less. And stay away from bars.

Sorry.

I know you really hate

those packaged supermarket breads.

I'll finish it in a minute

so it won't be an eyesore.

Your memory is almost too good.

You remember one comment forever?

I work in data analysis.

Having a good memory is a basic professional skill.

You can't tell when someone's trying to be nice.

Weren't you planning to switch to front desk work?

Why are you still acting like an analyst?

How much of it did you actually see?

By the way,

about the banquet hall.

My friend said the date works perfectly.

He's taking over the reservation.

That's great.

Help me thank your friend.

Just him?

And thank you too.

Then breakfast is on me

for the next month.

Now you're talking.

This looks pretty good.

Not bad, right?

You know,

it'd be perfect with a cup of coffee.

Bonus points for that.

Impressive. Very impressive.

Make it strong. Extra strong.

I'll wait for the coffee before I eat.

No sugar. No milk.

The stronger, the better.

First sip of coffee.

You know, you'd probably make a pretty good barista.

Tell you what. A friend of mine owns a coffee shop.

Want me to introduce you?

No thanks.

I've made up my mind.

I won't look for any job outside investment banking.

There's hope for you yet.

Stop it.

You really know how to flatter yourself.

Still,

if you're switching to front desk work now,

you're starting a little late

at your age, you know?

But I guess it's not impossible.

You're tall enough.

You're not beyond saving.

How about this?

As long as you become my apprentice...

I'll...

No thanks.

I already have someone to learn from.

She's far better than you.

Who?

Of course, Director Fang Yun of Hejing Securities.

She has the highest underwriting volume,

highest underwriting fees, and largest fundraising record.

Fang Yun is your idol?

Of course.

Not only is she excellent at her job,

but she also has outstanding professionalism.

She's better than Huang Shusong from Zhizhong.

I'd say they're about the same. Neither one's better than the other.

That's a bit much, Li Yifei.

You don't need to twist the facts

just to take a shot at me.

If you really wanted to work under Fang Yun so badly,

why didn't you go back to Hejing Securities?

Like it's that easy.

You left Hejing

because the back end department was downsizing.

It's not like you were fired for doing something wrong.

If you really want to go back,

apply for another department.

Right?

As long as Fang Yun wants you,

who's going to object?

(Director Fang)

(I'm a former employee.)

(It'd be awkward to call her directly.)

(I'll wait here instead)

(and talk to her in person.)

=Love Has Fireworks= (Next Episode Preview)

Stop yelling. It's me.

It's me.

You're so loud. Are you going to let anyone sleep?

What kind of door is this?

No soundproofing at all.

Landlady, this early in the morning...

I know why you're here.

Oh?

Can't stay in your comfort zone anymore?

Give it up.

♪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♪