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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 22=

I can't do this anymore.

After I told Lu Ze

I wasn't going to marry him,

I suddenly felt completely drained.

What on earth is wrong with me?

It's New Year,

and your life is such a mess.

Come on. Come home with me first.

Let's go.

For now, don't think about anything.

Go lie down in my room

and get some sleep.

When you wake up,

you can tell me whatever's on your mind.

How am I supposed to live without you?

Then I'll go lie down for a bit.

Go ahead.

Alright.

I'm back.

I'm back.

I knew it.

You've got everything planned out.

You're back.

Here, let me take that.

Mom.

You little brat.

Didn't you move out?

What brings you back all of a sudden?

Isn't it New Year's Eve?

I figured

I'd bring some things back for you and Dad.

He bought lots of good food.

At least you've got a conscience.

What do you want for dinner tonight?

I'll make something good.

Dad, don't count me in for dinner.

I'm meeting up with Fei and the others later.

You're not even spending tonight with us?

Exactly.

I already made plans with Fei and the others.

No conscience at all.

All for show.

Now you've upset your mother again.

Mom.

- Alright. - Mom.

Things have just settled down with your mother.

Let's not stir things up again.

Alright. Go do whatever you need to do.

I won't be cooking anything tonight.

I'll just have some instant noodles.

I'm really showing my age.

It's great to be young.

That girl dances so well.

Exactly. A little too well.

You scared me.

Who are you saying dances well?

You do.

You dance better than anyone.

Out.

And close the door.

Well.

Your nose works pretty well.

You got up as soon as you smelled the food.

How did I sleep until dark?

I can't believe I slept that long.

Isn't that great?

I'm jealous.

Come eat.

You've already finished everything?

I was going to help you

with some of the prep.

You must be hungry.

Things may not be going well in my love life,

but you've made up for it at the dinner table.

So I guess it all evens out.

Tell me.

Are you happy with the dishes I made today?

Just the two of us for the New Year.

Not bad.

Since when did you start upgrading your lifestyle?

I didn't buy all this.

That spendthrift bought it.

How come I don't see him?

I'm staying here tonight.

He won't have a problem with that, will he?

He's just a tenant. What's he going to say?

I'll kick him out.

Besides, who knows if he'll even come back tonight?

I think he has a girlfriend.

You mean

he got back together with his girlfriend?

Not that girlfriend.

I think it's someone new.

Anyway, I overheard him

on the phone last night.

Enough about him. Come on.

This is great.

Be honest.

Have you been secretly seeing someone?

Seeing who?

Then why do I feel like you've gotten prettier?

And more feminine, too.

So what you're saying is,

being in love makes people prettier?

Then, when I was with Wang Ruohai,

why did you keep saying I looked like a village girl?

Wrong person.

Well, if you're not seeing someone,

then somebody's been helping you with your look.

And now you can even joke

about Wang Ruohai.

That's progress.

We've been broken up forever.

I got over it ages ago.

Oh, please.

I just feel like

something's different, but I can't quite put my finger on it.

Alright. Eat.

All this food can't keep you quiet?

Come on, try it.

It can.

My mouth's occupied now.

A minute ago,

someone was in such a state.

Now she's back to full strength.

So tell me. What happened with Lu Ze?

Nothing. I just don't want to talk to him.

You don't want to talk to him?

Then why do I get the feeling

you still can't let him go?

How is that possible?

I'll get over it soon enough, okay?

I heard

Lu Ze shut down Xinxin Vision.

You always said

he chose work over you.

Now he's choosing you,

and you're the one turning him down.

What's going on?

Why are you looking so down?

No.

What happened?

I have to capture this moment.

You...

What are you doing?

Look at the state I'm in!

Oh, you.

Are you even my friend?

Are you even my best friend?

I'm so annoyed.

It's driving me crazy.

Take a good look.

Hurry up and delete it.

No.

Delete it.

No.

Come on. Let's drink.

Old lady.

Old lady.

Old lady.

Will you stop already?

What's going on?

Why are you giving me the cold shoulder?

Have you got someone else?

You're always out dancing.

Did some old man fall for you?

Don't just look at me.

Tell me what's going on.

Are you having an affair?

Fine. Go ahead and look.

Let's see which old man it is.

I'm going to take a good look.

I thought you didn't like her.

Then why did you take so many videos of her?

I think she looks pretty good.

I actually think

she's quite a nice girl.

Exactly.

Old lady.

When did your attitude

change so completely?

It's just that...

She's not from Shanghai.

Not even from the outer suburbs.

Yunnan is really far away.

Old lady.

As long as she's a good person, is household really that important?

Right?

This one's good.

Alright, let's go to sleep.

Sleep.

(Your mom finally gave in.)

(You've got a real shot now.)

(Go get her, son.)

What are you up to? You're wide awake now.

(Dad: Your mom finally gave in.) Come on.

(Go get her, son.) Coming.

(Really? Thanks, Dad. Thank Mom for me, too.)

Coming.

Watch me dominate.

I'm going to wipe them out.

Why are you so worked up over a game?

It's not the game.

It's because of you.

You spent New Year with me and helped me rank up.

Who knows, maybe someday you'll even...

Enough.

Just push the tower.

Got it.

Let's sing.

Let's go sing.

It's so late, and we're still going out singing.

Unbelievable.

We're singing.

We're definitely singing.

Thanks.

Give me your bag.

Hello. Here's our menu.

Okay.

See if there's anything you'd like.

Take a look and see what you want.

Who comes here to eat?

Drinks. Let's keep going.

♪We believe, therefore, we exist♪

♪Love till death♪

♪Without giving it your all♪

Li Yifei.

Change my song?

You've been howling all night. Aren't you tired?

That's enough already.

Are you going through menopause?

Someone stood you up, and now you're taking it out on me.

Take a break.

Have a drink.

Fei, did you originally have plans with someone tonight?

No.

Playing tough, huh?

Bet it has something to do with that landlady again.

Will you shut up?

Getting to spend such an important night

as New Year's Eve with Fei

really makes me happy.

Happy New Year.

Cheers, Fei.

Jin.

You're making it pretty obvious

that you've forgotten your friends over a crush.

As your important matchmaker, you've never treated me to a meal

or a drink.

I didn't get a meal either.

Fine. Then here's to Jin's career going from strength to strength.

What about love?

Love?

A cross-cup toast.

- Cross-cup! - Cross-cup!

No, no.

I'm a grown man.

You can joke around with me all you want, but don't tease Jin.

She's a young lady.

- Right? - I'm fine with it.

"I'm fine with it!"

Hello?

Who is this?

Don't go.

It's too loud. I can't hear you.

What a buzzkill.

Come on, Qi.

Let's drink.

Jin, ignore him. Let's drink.

Cheers.

It wasn't until today that I realized

compared to you,

I handled my breakup way too normally.

It wasn't dramatic enough.

No.

I'm telling you.

Yours was the abnormal one.

This is how breakups are supposed to be.

- Got it? This is basic. - Basic.

Exactly.

Quick. It's starting.

♪Anything's fine, whatever you say♪

This mic has no sound.

This one.

Here.

Take it.

♪Whatever you say♪

It's working now, right?

What do you mean?

This one doesn't work either. No sound.

♪Like the comforting weight of a blanket♪

♪Like the familiar warmth of sunshine♪

♪Sharing a bowl of hot soup♪

♪Two spoons, one bowl for us♪

♪My heart feels warm and full♪

♪I want to tell you you're amazing♪

♪But you don't see it yourself♪

♪You're sincerely good to me♪

♪Without asking for anything in return♪

♪When you care about someone, you want the best for them♪

♪From the bottom of your heart♪

Lu Ze.

♪You're more important than yourself♪

Hello, Lu Ze. What's up?

Sing a few songs and head home.

How did you know we're singing?

You heard her voice.

Don't go anywhere, okay?

I'm coming over right now.

Bye.

Jingjing.

Almost. Twenty-nine more to go.

We'll be up soon.

I'm fine.

I can keep going.

Almost there. Hang in there.

Let's go somewhere else afterward.

Look. Twenty-eight now.

In a bit, the two of us can really...

Aren't those the two pretty girls from earlier?

Come on. Let's go talk to them.

Sit here.

Hey, ladies.

Waiting here for us?

How about coming with us for the next stop?

We'll show you

what real nightlife is like.

We're heading home. Sorry.

Come on.

We're heading home.

Why go home?

Why go home? The night's only just getting started.

Let go.

Listen to me.

Jingjing.

Come with us to the next spot.

Let go of her.

- You've got quite a grip. - Let go of her.

Got a death wish?

Kid.

Are you okay?

No...

Just you wait.

Don't. Don't get mad.

- Call someone. - Just you wait.

Just you wait.

Call someone.

Are you okay?

Are you okay?

Hello?

Yeah, downstairs.

Everybody get down here. Hurry.

They're calling people. Run.

Stay right there.

Nobody leaves.

Nobody's going anywhere tonight.

Was I cool or what? Tell me.

Was I cool or what?

You're unbelievable. Let's go.

How many can you take?

I can't take on even one.

Then what do we do?

What do we do? What do we do?

Now you're scared? Where was that fear earlier?

You took a girl out drinking and let her get this drunk.

Baijiu.

- And penalty drinks too. - What were you thinking?

They're coming. Let's go.

Let's go. Jingjing, let's go.

You two aren't going anywhere.

Bro. Bro.

Wait. I don't think those are the people we called.

Let's go.

There are so many of them.

No.

Everyone's gone.

- Fei, are you okay? - Fei, are you okay?

I'm fine.

It's just a small misunderstanding.

It's New Year. Let's not spoil everyone's mood.

Go back. Have fun, eat, and drink.

Call me if you need anything.

It's New Year's. Go on.

Go on.

Alright.

Okay. You guys head back first.

Who are you?

I'm one of the good guys.

I'm hallucinating.

I think I just saw Lu Ze.

Do I really miss him that much?

What's going on?

Weren't you supposed to answer a call

and then eat a late-night snack?

How did it suddenly turn into helping you in a fight?

Did we fight? No, we didn't.

Come on. Let's go get some food.

I'll be there in a bit.

Aren't we going for a late-night snack?

Come on. You guys go ahead.

I'm hungry.

Let's go.

Now you know you're hungry?

I'll take you out for some congee. Come on.

You're not hurt anywhere, are you?

Are you hurt?

Let's go. Let's go.

What are you doing?

Don't go stealing my Jingjing right in front of me.

I'm watching you.

I think

you're just helping your best friend get a little payback.

Over here. This way.

Here.

Slow down.

Watch your step.

This way.

No... I'll come find you guys in a bit.

I'll be there in a bit.

Hang on.

Slow down.

Slow down.

Look at your tolerance.

If you can't handle it, why drink so much?

Alright. Fei, give it a rest.

I can still drink.

Drink what? You can't drink anymore.

You really can't.

Fei, you go in first.

Drink.

Drink.

Alright.

Careful.

Come on.

Sit.

Come on.

Make sure you're holding her.

I got her.

Could I get a cup of hot water?

No. Your alcohol tolerance is terrible.

No.

Sit up.

I'm doing much better than you.

You'll throw up if you lie down.

You'll feel worse later, Jingjing.

You're so annoying.

Alright.

You called me?

What did you want?

I was bored.

I dialed by mistake.

Go find your friends.

I need to talk to Lu Ze about something.

I haven't started on you yet,

and you're trying to get rid of me?

Listen. Why aren't you at home this late at night?

What are you doing here?

Out here?

What a coincidence. You're here too.

Men and women are different.

It's late. Just the two of you girls out here by yourselves.

Do you know how dangerous that is?

And just smell yourself. You reek of alcohol.

Is that any way to behave?

Alright.

Careful. Don't choke.

Are you eating with them

or with us?

I'm talking to you.

If I hadn't run into you tonight,

if I hadn't been here,

you would've been dragged away. Do you understand?

After tonight, the consequences could've been unimaginable.

I'd like the white fungus and papaya soup.

Which one do you want?

Order me herbal tea to cool me down.

There's no herbal tea.

Just this preserved egg and pork congee.

I'm mad at you.

Can you take this seriously? Can you at least react?

Go ahead. Be mad.

Order for yourself when you're done.

I'm not mad anymore. You've worn it right out of me.

You know, your temper

really does seem a lot better than before.

I'm done ordering.

You guys go ahead.

The thing about you is,

no matter what people say to you or how much they criticize you,

you act like you don't hear it

or don't understand.

You just keep smiling.

And somehow, you smile people's anger away.

So I've got that skill too?

Ms. Qian, I'm begging you.

Could you be a little more careful from now on?

Come on. We're pushing.

Hit the tower.

Go.

We're ending it.

(Ace) We're ending it.

- We're ending it! - We got it!

Nice. You have improved.

Po Ming!

Po Ming, we won!

You're still the best Po Ming.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Alright.

Okay.

- Ten, nine, eight, seven, six... - Ten, nine, eight, seven, six...

Hurry up. We're at three, two, one.

Five, four, three, two, one!

Happy New Year!

And you're still laughing.

Sorry.

Don't apologize to me.

If you'd act a little more ladylike, I'd be grateful.

Happy New Year.

It's a new year.

Happy New Year.

Make a wish.

As for my wish...

Well...

If you say it out loud, it won't come true.

Make it in your heart.

One more game.

Come on.

Come on.

I'm playing marksman this time.

Alright.

You all have to wish me

success in my career,

lots of money, and a happy ending in love.

Okay.

Is that all you've got?

You might as well just find someone to marry.

Well,

New Year's Eve is over. You can leave now.

I need to talk to Lu Ze.

You're tossing me aside once you've gotten what you wanted.

Be good. Off you go.

Are you talking to a donkey?

But I really should go check in with them.

Just stay here and don't move.

We'll head home together later.

Why isn't Li Yifei here yet?

Where is he?

Where did Li Yifei go? Li Yifei?

Here.

No need.

Speak of the devil. Come on.

Bro!

You celebrated the New Year without me?

Come on, come on.

- Happy New Year. - Happy New Year.

Happy New Year.

Happy New Year, Mr. Li.

Happy.

Everyone, enjoy yourselves. Eat and drink up.

I've been eating great.

Feels good.

This stuff is strong. I can't keep up with you.

Why did you come so late?

I had no appetite while you were gone.

You...

Try the one in front of you.

This one's really good.

It's a real appetite booster.

Alright.

Just focus on chewing that.

And don't talk while you're chewing.

I'm going to head out in a bit.

Take good care of them.

Where are you going?

I've got to take those two drunk women home.

Wait.

You put this gathering together.

Isn't it a bit early to leave?

I don't have a choice.

One tough girl

and her best friend are completely wasted.

Which one's the tough girl?

The one with long hair or the one with short hair?

The one with long hair.

What are they talking about?

Tough girl.

Lu Ze.

Why are you here with Jingjing?

Well...

How did you know Jingjing and I were there?

I was worried about her.

It was late, and I couldn't reach her.

I heard singing over the phone,

so I rushed over.

So what now?

Jingjing

must've already told you about us.

Well... What else can be done?

As Jingjing's best friend,

you...

really hurt her.

If you don't

give her an explanation today,

then Jingjing

is never coming back to you.

Got it?

She's made up her mind not to talk to you again.

Yao Jingjing.

You...

You've really made me eat my words.

She's drunk right now.

Once she sobers up,

she might push me as far away as possible.

As long as you know.

You brought this on yourself.

Jingjing may seem like someone

who can pick things up and let them go,

and say harsh things,

but deep down, she's more fragile than anyone.

She says she won't let herself be wronged,

but over the years,

she's sacrificed too much for me.

I've let her down.

Getting all poetic now?

Let me ask you something.

You...

Do you still love Jingjing?

Of course I do.

If I didn't love her,

why would I shut down Xinxin Vision?

I've let down so many people.

I just didn't want to let her down.

Alright.

Got it.

Then let me ask you one last question.

If...

If you

love Jingjing,

but Jingjing doesn't want to take you back,

then what?

I'll stay by her side

until she's willing to accept me again.

You've barely made it past me.

When she wakes up, I'll have a good talk with her.

But...

As for what happens after she wakes up...

Whether she kicks you, stomps on you, or bites you,

you'll have to deal with it yourself.

The one I had my eye on turned out to be a tough girl.

Fei, how about this?

I won't ask for favors or compliments anymore.

Just

introduce me to that tough girl.

Get lost.

What are you thinking?

No...

What I mean is

that tough girl...

She may look like a woman,

but she's way rougher than you are.

Right?

Li Yifei, look at your face.

You look like you're afraid I'll ruin her.

I don't know what you're thinking?

You make it sound like you're doing it for my own good.

I really am doing it for your own good.

I'm telling you.

I'm afraid you're just in it for fun.

Then you won't be able to shake her off.

She takes life very seriously.

She's not like us.

Either you date her with marriage in mind.

Or don't get any ideas.

You're not ready for it. You can't handle it.

If you really push her too far, she'll cut it off before you know it.

She'll cut you right off!

Eat your skewers.

You've said it all.

"For your own good."

Eat some garlic.

Drink up. Come on.

Hey...

Why's everyone asleep here? Done eating?

If you're full, get up. Time to go.

Don't sleep here.

Jingjing.

Jingjing.

Wake up. We're going home.

We're going home.

Come on. One, two, three.

We're going home, Jingjing. Let's go.

No need.

You've already paid?

I told the waiter.

Put it on the same bill as that private room.

Alright then. Next time those guys go out to eat,

just get me a small room next door.

I'll mooch a meal.

Then you'd better keep me happy.

There'll be something in it for you.

Sober now?

I was never drunk. This was nothing.

Not drunk? You were lying here asleep.

I think you were completely out of it.

If you ever drink with people again until you make a fool of yourself...

You're crazy.

Fine. I'll drink at home from now on.

- Let's go. - Let's go. Jingjing.

We're leaving.

No. Given the situation today,

I'll go back with you.

Wouldn't that be inappropriate?

Our situations are different.

I live at her place. She's my landlady.

I... I can sleep on the couch.

That's even more inappropriate.

We signed a contract.

That couch and living room are mine.

No outsiders allowed.

If you come in, I'll pay for it.

The main thing is, Jingjing throws up easily when she's had too much.

If she throws up at night, it'll be easier for me to clean up.

Then you sleep on the couch.

You sleep on the couch.

- Alright. - Let's go.

Come on.

One, two, three.

Look at how much you drank.

Come on. Careful.

It's the New Year.

Let's go. Let's go home.

See? I'm walking just fine.

Alright.

I feel sick.

I put the trash can here for you.

Let him... Let him come in.

I want to talk to him.

Have you figured out what you want to talk to him about?

Alright. You two have a good talk.

Tell me about it afterward.

What are you laughing at?

Nothing.

I just think you're pathetic.

Like...

The Little Match Girl, you know?

It's New Year,

and your nest got taken over.

Getting dramatic again, huh?

Alright. Happy New Year.

Good night.

Good night.

I'm going to sleep in my bed.

My little bed.

My little nest. My little nest.

They're fighting.

No.

Don't open the door!

Sorry.

You carry on.

Are you a peeping Tom or something?

I told you not to go in.

Come on, sit.

See? Was I right or what?

I told you your bed would get taken over.

And it really did. By two people.

No.

Tonight,

Jingjing spent all that time pouring her heart out to me.

And now, just a few hours later,

how did these two...

Know why?

Because you're dumb.

You're the dumb one.

Go to sleep.

Take care of yourself. Don't catch a cold.

Good night. Don't get cold.

Good night.

Why are you putting on an opera out here in the middle of the night?

Feels great.

Drama queen.

What kind of bed is this?

Morning.

Come sit down.

East meets West. Perfect. Hurry.

Not bad.

Come on, eat while it's hot.

Thanks.

Jingjing.

Don't ask me.

I blacked out last night.

I don't remember anything.

Blacked out?

Really blacked out or fake blacked out?

Really.

The way you're acting guilty...

You don't look like someone who blacked out.

I had to play along with you, didn't I?

Look at the two of you now,

sitting here looking all righteous,

like nothing happened

last night.

What happened to your lips?

What happened to her lips?

Where? Let me see.

Looks swollen.

Seriously.

I spent all night arguing with him.

My lips got worn out.

I'm exhausted.

Yao Jingjing.

Look at those lips of yours.

You've kissed them so swollen that they look like sausages.

You two...

If you ever fight again and come to me,

drinking yourselves silly in the middle of the night,

see if I still help you.

You'll still help us.

And you. You're the troublemaker.

I'm full. I'm heading out.

Everyone, new year, and new beginning.

Oh, right, Landlady.

If you cook,

save me some of every dish and heat it up later.

Okay.

And there's a shirt in my room.

I hung it up. Help me iron it.

It's my favorite one.

And...

The trash can in my bathroom

needs emptying.

You've really gotten used to being treated like a king.

I'll fill it right back up later.

Come on. Have some congee to sober up.

=Love Has Fireworks= (Next Episode Preview)

You have six months left

before the exam.

Based on your current level and progress,

I've already made a study plan tailored just for you.

You've already done all that for me?

Go boil some tea eggs.

Then come listen to the lesson.

As you command.

Hello, Dad.

That former supervisor

who arranged a job for me...

His son is in Shanghai, too.

He'll add you on WeChat later.

Make sure you accept it.

♪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♪