Original subtitles

♪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 24=

I was just worried about you.

And...

Will I always just be someone else to you?

There's actually something else I wanted to ask you.

Why were you with your landlady

on New Year's Eve?

Was it just because she drank too much,

and you had to take her home?

Didn't you say you hate it when women drink,

especially when they get drunk and lose control?

Jin,

I don't think that's really any of your business.

What do you mean?

(Shining Jin)

Don't edit videos like this anymore.

You deliberately cropped everyone's group photo

into a picture of just the two of us.

That's not like you.

Okay. I understand.

I can tell you really care about your landlady.

But I'm not giving up that easily.

There's still plenty of time ahead.

Goodbye.

Goodbye.

I'm back.

Why are you back so soon?

Why didn't you spend more time with your girlfriend?

Girlfriend?

Don't talk nonsense.

She's just a friend.

Showing up without even letting me know first.

I hate that.

When I was in the elevator,

I kept wondering what she sees in you.

She's gorgeous,

and she's a famous influencer.

What could she possibly see in you?

A broke guy who can only afford to live with roommates?

Qian Fei,

tell me the truth.

Are you a little jealous?

Fei,

why would I be jealous of you?

Do you know why I had you sit here?

No.

Because I couldn't figure it out all through dinner.

Why did I care so much about that influencer?

So what are you going to do?

Landlady.

Hey. Get out.

Next time before you come in,

could you at least knock?

You're so grumpy.

Good night.

I flattened your face.

Sorry.

I really do care a little about the real you.

So what now?

As a finance major,

of course I need a spreadsheet.

Do I like you?

♪I really miss you so much, miss you so much♪

Do you like me?

Maybe a little.

No. It should be not at all.

But you do like the food I cook for you.

Then I'll leave that undecided.

Do you have a girlfriend?

I guess you do.

♪Secretly watching the little world we share♪

♪Our chance encounter stirs up my quiet longing♪

♪A racing heart ignites the fireworks of love♪

♪Falling in love with you without permission♪

♪I began to doodle in this romantic sketchbook♪

Good night.

♪I really miss you so much, miss you so much♪

♪My heart is pounding loud♪

♪Matching my breathing, tuning into the frequency of missing you♪

♪Love you so much♪

♪You are the only one in the world♪

♪Living in my heart♪

She was jealous just now.

She was jealous because of you.

Then why did she suddenly get jealous?

Because

she's starting to fall for you.

That's a little cheesy.

She was jealous just now.

She was jealous because of you.

Then why was she jealous?

Because

she's starting to fall for you.

Mom, you're looking so much better.

You're recovering well.

That's all thanks to your dad.

If it weren't for him,

I might not have made it through this.

In this life,

it doesn't matter how much money you make or how successful you become.

Nothing compares to having someone who truly cares by your side.

Hai,

tell Mom the truth.

Why did you break up with Fei?

The two of us

just weren't compatible.

You've been together for so many years. That wasn't easy.

Fei is a wonderful girl.

She truly loved you.

Once you've lost someone like her,

where are you going to find another girl that good?

All right, Mom.

You don't need to worry about that anymore.

Right now, the most important thing is for you to focus on getting better.

Go win Fei back.

She's a kindhearted girl.

I'm sure she'll remember all the good you've done for her.

Just give her a sincere apology.

Or even beg her if you have to.

Maybe

she'll give you another chance.

We've been broken up for a long time.

I just never told you.

I was the one who ended it.

There's no way she'll forgive me.

You...

I don't even know what to say to you.

Dad.

Hello, Fei.

I just heard from Ms. He.

That Yuan Feng is really a piece of work.

It's a good thing he showed his true colors the first time you met.

See? I told you.

From now on, don't bother to care about this kind of thing.

I know what I'm doing.

I guess I was worrying too much.

But Yuan Feng told his family

that when you two met,

(Dad) you even brought a guy with you.

Really?

Yeah, I did.

So, is that guy

your boyfriend?

Well, he...

How should I put this? He...

Well...

He...

If you've found a guy you like,

then I don't have to worry so much

or keep setting you up on blind dates.

Just make sure you treat him well.

Yes.

I... I didn't tell you before

because we'd just met.

We still didn't know each other that well.

We need more time to see how things go.

So how's it going so far?

It's okay.

What do you mean "okay"?

Where's he from? What does he do?

What's his personality like?

How's his family?

Sweetheart, let me warm you up a glass of milk.

Fei, is it him?

Fei?

Fei!

Dad.

Okay.

I'll go warm it up for you now.

Be sure to drink it while it's hot. Love you.

His last name is Li.

We're in the same industry.

Well... He's a little younger than me.

His personality has a few flaws,

but nothing too serious.

With a little guidance, he'll be just fine.

And he doesn't own a place.

He had a falling out with his dad

and got kicked out.

Now he's renting a place.

See? You two are already so close,

and you didn't tell me sooner.

What a surprise.

Fei,

I remember the guy renting your place before

had the last name Li too.

I think he was in the same industry.

You remembered wrong, Dad.

His... His last name is Huang.

Huang? I could've sworn you told me

it was someone named Li...

He's so lazy and he won't even take out the trash.

I really did remember it wrong?

Your memory's not what it used to be.

I'll send you and Ms. He

some fish oil to help with that.

I've got to go now.

I'm doing chores.

Okay.

I just saved your life.

My acting fee. Love you.

You've got some nerve.

You dragged yourself right into my family drama.

I was helping you, okay?

Did I ask for your help?

Move out already. You're driving me crazy.

I'm not moving.

If your dad finds out your new boyfriend's gone,

how are you going to explain it to him?

If we'll keep up this act, we have to see it through.

Have some sense of responsibility, okay?

See? Your dad's calling again.

- Don't say anything. - This is where I step in.

Let me get you out of this. Give me.

Wait.

(Wang Ruohai)

Hello?

Qian Fei.

My mom was transferred to a hospital in Shanghai recently.

Your mom was transferred?

Did her condition get worse again?

No.

She came to Shanghai for rehab after her surgery.

She's been asking about you lately.

I was wondering if you have time to come see her.

Sure.

Then send me the hospital address and room number.

I'll stop by when I have time.

Okay.

That's it then.

All right.

Bye.

What's on your mind? You look so down.

If you don't want to go, then don't.

You're overthinking it.

Mr. and Mrs. Wang were always good to me.

They treated me really well.

I should go.

Whatever.

I was just thinking...

Now that Auntie has been transferred to a hospital in Shanghai,

they must really need the money.

But I still haven't finished

paying Wang Ruohai back.

How much do you still owe?

Between my side jobs, overtime, and everything else,

I've paid back a total of 130,000.

I still owe 370,000.

Even though Wang Ruohai hasn't asked for it,

I still want to pay him back as soon as possible.

I don't want to delay Auntie's treatment.

But that's not a small amount.

Actually,

I translated 300,000 words of hedge fund materials

for one of my senior classmates.

He still owes me 100,000.

If he pays me back,

I can pay Wang Ruohai right away.

As for Wang Ruohai,

I don't want to say anything.

I've got a bad temper.

Just thinking about him makes my fists itch.

But as for your senior classmate,

I don't think you need to worry about saving face.

Go get your money.

You did the work. You earned it.

(Senior Yuan Qin)

(Senior, when can you pay me my translation fee?)

(1 message failed to send)

Why did he block me?

He blocked you?

Do you have his number?

Call him directly.

(Senior Yuan Qin)

No. He didn't answer.

What's going on?

It's okay. Don't panic.

Try his friends, family,

coworkers, or his boss.

We'll track that jerk down sooner or later.

Okay.

Hello, madam.

How may I help you?

I'm here to see Yuan Qin.

Do you have an appointment?

No.

If not, I can help you make one.

Just tell him an important client is here to see him,

and he'll come out.

OK. Please wait a moment.

Thank you.

Hello, I'm looking for Director Yuan.

Yes, there's a lady at the entrance asking for him.

Where's the client?

That lady over there.

Yuan Qin, you can't keep hiding from me forever.

Once this is settled, I'll leave.

Let's talk outside.

It's not that I didn't want to pay you.

The quality of your translation was too poor.

I had someone else translate it again.

It even delayed the submission.

We almost caused problems for the client.

I didn't even bring it up with you.

Really?

In that case,

send me the revised translation.

I'd like to learn from it.

What do you mean?

You obviously don't believe me.

Do you think I'd cheat you out of that little translation fee?

You owe me 100,000 in translation fees.

You never said I wouldn't be paid

if my work wasn't used.

I've already done the work.

Qian Fei, what's gotten into you?

Your work caused us a loss this time.

The fact that I'm not asking you to compensate us

is out of consideration for our alumni connection.

Take care of yourself. I'm busy.

You're not leaving.

Either

you send me the revised translation.

If I decide my work wasn't good enough,

I'll give up my payment.

Otherwise, pay me for the work I completed.

Go home first. I'll transfer the money later.

Transfer it now.

You really are...

How come I never realized you could be this tough?

(10,000 yuan. Please accept.)

I sent it to your WeChat.

What? Why is it only 10,000?

That's all I've got. Take the money and leave.

I'll leave once you've paid me in full.

No wonder Wang Ruohai dumped you.

Who'd want a woman

who's so obsessed with money?

Money has lasted a lot longer than

my relationship with Wang Ruohai.

It's also a lot more reliable than our bond as alumni, isn't it?

I'm not like you, Yuan Qin.

I've always earned my money honestly.

Hello?

No, that's not what happened.

Please let me explain.

No, I... Just hear me out.

Qian Fei.

What exactly is your relationship with our chairman?

If you've got the guts, stop playing dirty.

What are you talking about?

Watch your mouth.

Ms. Qian Fei, is that right?

I'll take care of this matter personally.

Please come with me.

Qian Fei.

Don't go, Qian Fei!

Sir!

Qian Fei, explain!

We're very sorry.

Our former employee, Yuan Qin,

caused this dispute

over your payment.

I've already looked into the matter.

According to the contract,

we'll pay you your translation fee.

I'll take you to the finance office to settle your payment.

Former employee?

Here's what happened.

When our chairman learned about this, he was furious.

To protect the company's reputation and uphold discipline,

he has already dismissed him.

This way, please.

Good morning.

What's up?

Just wanted to walk with you as a friend.

I'd rather not. It'll give people the wrong idea.

I have to get to work.

Let's each get on with our own day.

Yu.

What is it? Got shot down again?

Can you spare me two minutes

to hear me out?

Please?

Yeah.

I really was a good boy

who always listened to my mom.

But ever since I started working,

I've become my own man.

I've never thought my job

was the kind of secure job that made my parents proud.

Nor have I ever thought

being a local made me better than anyone else.

Like every other young person in Shanghai,

I just want to find my own purpose here.

I want to do something meaningful for the community and society.

Even if every day is ordinary,

I still think it's meaningful.

That's great.

I'm honored to have a friend like you,

someone who's devoted to serving the community.

But I've always liked taking on challenges.

We live very different lives.

I don't think we'd have much in common.

With all the side jobs you've worked, you should know

whether people have things in common has nothing to do with whether they're

in the same circle or do the same kind of work.

Seeing how busy you are every day,

and how much you love your job,

I'm really happy for you.

And I admire you.

But honestly,

it's not the life I want.

Because the life I'm living now

is the one I truly love.

Not because of my mom or anyone else.

It's simply because I like it.

Of course,

staying true to yourself

takes courage.

That's something

I've always admired about you.

Anyway,

if one day you get tired

and want to take a break,

I'll always be there for you,

even if it's only as a friend.

(Inpatient Department)

Auntie, you have to stay positive.

This is the best hospital in Shanghai.

As long as you cooperate with the doctors,

you'll definitely recover to how you used to be.

I know, Fei.

Fei,

there's something I want to ask you.

Did Hai do something

to hurt you?

Is that why you two had to break up?

We...

just weren't meant to stay together.

I know Hai was the one who asked to break up.

But you've been together for so many years.

Things were finally getting better.

So why couldn't you make it work?

I know it was all Hai's fault.

Let me apologize on his behalf.

Can you forgive him?

And give him another chance?

Auntie, please don't say that.

He and I

can never go back to how things were.

I know

I can't force you.

But...

I just can't bear to lose you.

Auntie,

just focus on getting better.

Don't think about anything else.

Only when you're in good spirits can your body recover too.

Just get plenty of rest, and cooperate with the doctors.

I'll come visit you again when I get the chance, okay?

Okay.

Do you want some water?

Here.

You don't have to walk me out. Go stay with Auntie.

(Nurses' Station) Qian Fei.

Thank you for helping me.

I wasn't helping you.

Auntie has always been very good to me.

I just feel sorry for her.

I've always owed you an apology.

Stop right there.

If you're apologizing

because we broke up,

don't bother.

I don't need your apology.

If you're apologizing

about the parking garage video,

then I think

you should save it for your girlfriend.

Stop wasting your time saying meaningless things here.

Taking good care of Auntie is more important than anything else.

Oh, right.

I transferred another 100,000 to your account.

As for the rest,

I'll pay you back as soon as I can.

Qian Fei, don't do this.

I know...

I'm leaving.

(Little Smarty Visits the Future)

Absolutely.

We'll see how long you can keep this up.

What's wrong?

Think you're pretty handsome?

What?

When I signed the paperwork and got paid today,

I thought something was odd.

Last night you kept asking me in such detail

which company Yuan Qin worked for

and what position he held.

What did you do?

Oh?

You figured it out that fast?

Yuan Qin may have been a real jerk,

but isn't it a bit much

that he lost his job because of me?

I seriously can't listen to this anymore.

Do you really think

the world can't keep turning

without your endless kindness?

Qian Fei.

Can you show a little backbone and have some self-respect?

Can you stop

being kind when it's completely misplaced?

You're right.

I really should toughen up.

But...

I was pretty awesome today.

I made such a huge contribution.

I'm sure I won't be washing the dishes tonight.

Of course you won't be washing dishes.

You'll be washing the vegetables instead.

Don't expect to freeload anymore.

I told you to toughen up, and you sure caught on fast.

Try using it at home instead.

You...

You're only tough with your own people.

Wash what?

How much?

Peeled shrimp and pig heart.

Now that's just ruthless.

(Inpatient Department)

Get in.

Why didn't you tell me

Qian Fei was coming to the hospital today too?

Why didn't you tell your parents

that we're already together?

Do you know

how awkward that was for me today?

On the first day my parents arrived in Shanghai,

I called you

to ask if you wanted to come see them.

I wanted you to meet my mom.

I also wanted to tell her

that we're together.

Maybe you've just been too busy.

With everything that's happened at Shanlifang lately,

how could I not be busy?

Your things always come first.

So?

Those two questions I asked just now,

you couldn't answer them.

And now you think this is my fault?

I didn't tell my mom

because I wasn't sure when you'd come.

So I didn't tell her.

I had to consider my mom's feelings.

Qian Fei and my mom

have always been very close.

Qian Fei was simply being polite

by coming to visit her.

You've got such a reasonable explanation.

I almost feel bad for being upset.

Thank you for understanding.

Get out.

Mr. Liao, you're in a good mood.

Mr. Sang.

Good afternoon, Ms. Liao. I'm Ma Li.

I know.

Young and promising.

Mr. Sang told me

you wanted to learn more about Fulaxida.

Mr. Ma really get straight to the point.

To be precise,

I'm not interested in any one company,

or any one industry.

I'm interested in capable young people like you.

Do you remember the Venture Capital Forum?

You gave a passionate speech on stage.

I was in the audience.

From ideals to expertise,

from policy to the business world,

and from dreams to reality,

you caught my attention that very day.

More importantly, in many ways,

you're like I was back then.

You're too kind, Mr. Liao.

Actually, what I wanted to ask was...

I know.

You want to ask me

why I didn't meet with you

until today, right?

You both know.

Recently, Shanlifang Hotel Group

has been busy preparing for its IPO.

Every matter in the company,

requires my personal attention.

So I simply didn't have time for you.

Then,

I met with Mr. Sang a couple of days ago,

and we got to talking about you.

So we started thinking,

how could we help you?

Then,

while I was practicing my swing,

I hit a bunker shot,

and suddenly I got an idea.

Mr. Liao, I'm not quite following.

Mr. Liao, correct me if I'm wrong.

You're comparing Shanlifang

to the sand surrounding this ball,

and Mr. Ma's Fulaxida

to the ball resting on the sand, right?

Exactly.

Come here, both of you.

If Fulaxida wants to go public and cash out,

it's just like getting this ball out.

But that's not easy.

If I were taking the shot,

I'd aim for the sand behind the ball,

which represents Shanlifang Hotel Group.

That way, the ball comes out with the sand.

See?

That's how you achieve a fast indirect IPO and cash-out.

Young man,

do you want to take this shot?

Mr. Liao, I'm not very good at golf.

So I don't really understand the strategy behind it.

I just speak whatever comes to mind.

No rush.

Take your time and think it over.

If you decide to take this shot, come see me anytime.

Thank you, Mr. Liao.

By the way, I invited you both here today

to let you try our homemade wine.

This year's grape harvest was excellent.

Here.

(Shanlifang Hotel Group Financial Analysis)

(Shanlifang Hotel Again Exposed for Poor Practices)

(Guest Room Bedding Not Changed Between Guests)

Oh my God.

We're done.

I'm telling you,

Shanlifang is really in trouble this time.

I'm taking a shower. Why are you knocking?

I'm telling you,

Shanlifang Hotel has been exposed again for poor practices.

The bedding wasn't changed between guests.

We're done.

I knew it wouldn't be that simple last time.

I can't hear you.

Come out first.

We're done.

That conservative PR strategy we used last time

is useless now.

Even if they apologize now or come clean right away,

it won't make any difference, you know.

Can you wait until I'm done showering?

Oh my God.

The comments section has exploded.

There are thousands of comments.

This level of hygiene is really worrying.

Have you finished rambling?

(Ms. Dong marked the sheets, pillowcases, and other linens with a seal.)

(Later, Ms. Dong's friend checked into the same room.)

(After entering the room, she inspected the towels, sheets,)

(and other linens one by one and found the same markings still there.)

(Daisy)

Hello, Daisy.

We're heading to a meeting now?

Okay.

By the way,

you got the notice too,

to attend an emergency meeting?

I'd bet after something this big happened,

it's going to be an all-nighter tonight.

We'll have to help our client put out the fire.

We'll be there whenever they need us.

By the way, about what just happened...

I didn't see anything.

I didn't ask anything either.

Why are you getting so flustered?

Did you see it or not?

With a body like yours,

even if I saw it, I'd pretend I didn't.

It's nothing special.

Nothing to brag about.

Well then.

So you did see it after all.

Are you two different people or something?

Why am I living

with someone like you?

I wasn't talking about the figure.

I meant a certain part.

I've already sent a team to negotiate with the owner

of the Weibo account that published the investigation.

No matter what it takes,

we have to get the investigation taken down.

I want an answer.

It's been five hours.

You still haven't even found out who it is.

And this is what you call efficiency?

Of course,

I didn't call this meeting to blame anyone.

First of all, I admit

I misjudged the situation before.

Only now do I realize

that the so-called exposes targeting the hotel industry

were merely the opening act.

Combined with this latest one, it's clear this is a coordinated campaign

targeting Shanlifang.

As for what this account and the team behind it will do next,

no one knows.

So our top priority

is to come up with a strategy

to calm public opinion.

Calling everyone in for a meeting at this hour

was truly a last resort.

I'm counting on all of you.

Exactly.

The reason we called

the joint sponsorship team here

is to hear your valuable opinions.

As long as it helps Shanlifang

get through this crisis,

let's put it on the table

and discuss it together.

As things stand, I think these two videos were most likely

released by one of our competitors in the hotel industry.

But it's already affected

Shanlifang Hotel Group's IPO process.

So our top priority now isn't uncovering the truth.

It's calming public opinion

and minimizing the impact as quickly as possible.

Right?

Personally,

I think if we want to move the IPO forward,

uncovering the truth and restoring the company's reputation

are equally important.

Otherwise,

once this public opinion storm dies down,

another one will soon take its place.

So my suggestion

is to tackle both at the same time.

What does everyone else think?

Mr. Wang?

I agree more with Ms. Fang's proposal.

Trying to uncover the truth at this point

will inevitably consume tremendous manpower and resources.

What we need to do now

is to marshal all our resources

to deal with this public opinion crisis.

If we investigate the truth now,

we'll only spread our resources too thin.

I wasn't asking whether you agree or not.

I was asking for solutions.

In the age of social media,

you can't keep news under wraps.

So until we come up with a better solution,

I'm wondering if we can use a bigger story

to bury this one.

A bigger story?

I understand what Ms. Fang means.

Those netizens jumping on the bandwagon to attack us

don't really want to know

the facts behind what happened.

Their daily lives are already stressful enough.

They spend time online

mainly because they enjoy gossip.

Gossip?

Shanlifang has plenty of it.

I'd like to say something.

I don't think

we should use gossip to divert attention

or change the subject.

Instead, we should let the public vent first,

then face our mistakes head-on,

and use our sincerest attitude and apology

to buy ourselves time to ease public opinion.

In the end, we correct our mistakes and resolve the conflict.

Very well said.

Just as expected of an investment banking elite.

You cut straight to the heart of the issue and made every point count.

Here's what we'll do.

I'll have Ms. Fang from Hejing Securities

reassign your duties.

As for your work with the Shanlifang joint sponsorship team,

you won't be needed for the time being.

Why?

Please leave.

We're going to continue the meeting.

It's not appropriate for you to stay here.

Daisy, these are the materials I organized before the meeting.

You may find them useful,

especially the contents from page four onward.

Let's continue.

Let's hear what other suggestions everyone has.

(Shanlifang Hotel Group)

Qian Fei.

Ms. Fang.

Mr. Kong called me before the meeting.

I was planning to go back to Hejing tomorrow

and try one more time.

But I didn't expect

Liao Shiyu to ask you

to leave right there in the meeting.

I know.

I understand.

Ms. Liao went straight to Mr. Kong

without going through you.

There was nothing you could do.

It's a real shame.

Don't worry.

I'll think of something else.

Go back and wait for my update.

Thank you, Ms. Fang.

Then you'd better head back.

I'll go downstairs and pack up my things.

=Love Has Fireworks= (Next Episode Preview)

We can only grab whatever tickets are left.

From here to here.

Let me check.

There are tickets for this day.

(Shanghai - Xi'an)

If I go back too early, my dad will definitely start overthinking.

(Fulaxida Co., Ltd.) I'm very confident about Fulaxida.

So am I.

I believe that in this day and age, outsiders can disrupt the insiders.

They can strike from another dimension.

What did you say?

Strike from another dimension?

The line before that.

Outsiders can disrupt the insiders.

♪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♪