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[Episode 18]

- Want to slow down? - No.

- Comfortable sitting there? - Of course.

- Come, sit. - Here.

What brings you here, Jing?

I was afraid you wouldn't have time to eat. So I brought you something.

Thanks.

Uncle Zhou, is the precinct that stressful?

I saw a counseling room outside, too.

This counseling room is for people filing reports

who need counseling and routine questioning.

If it's serious, they see a therapist.

What about Chen Yi?

What about him?

Why did Chen Yi go into that counseling room?

Has he been in counseling since he came back to Teng City?

Jing.

If Chen Yi wanted to tell you, he would.

If he doesn't want to talk, I can't tell you, even if you ask me.

I want to help him.

Give him time.

Right now, just being there for him is enough.

Six years was too long. I can't wait anymore.

Whatever happens, I'll face it with him.

The fish in this pond are getting smarter by the day.

Yi.

Do you know why I keep them in this pond?

To teach them to behave.

But too many people have been feeding them.

They've all had their fill.

Then they forgot their instincts.

They really think they're someone's pets.

You asked me here not just to watch you fish, right?

I just wanted you to get a taste of the fun of fishing.

Want to give it a try?

You've been back from Country Jin for almost three years now, right?

They had far more rules than Teng City.

You must have learned a lot.

In Teng City, besides obeying the law and being a model citizen,

I don't think there are any rules to follow.

A model citizen?

You're here early.

Miao Jing.

What are you doing here? Did something happen to Yi?

It does have to do with Yi.

What happened to him?

How much do you know about Chen Yi over the years?

What kind of joke is this so early? Don't mess with me.

I don't know what you're talking about.

That's fine.

I came prepared to settle in for the long haul.

I can wait.

Of course, I know you're loyal, Bo.

If Chen Yi doesn't want me to know, you definitely won't tell me.

I won't make things hard for you. Just tell me what you can.

Like Yong did. Right, Yong?

Are we eating here or inside?

The lounge is on the second floor.

I'll wait for you.

Why did you mess with her?

It wasn't me. I wasn't trying to. She just asked me a few questions.

I don't know why, but I got really nervous.

- I panicked and came straight here. - What can I say?

You're hopeless.

Hurry.

Coming.

Li.

Remember him?

Liu Bin Bo.

Things have been strange lately.

So many people are watching.

It's not like the business is illegal.

But feeling like you're being watched is awful.

- Do you suspect me? - Of course not.

You've said that you're a model citizen.

You'd never do anything that crosses the line

or betrays your brothers.

And I want to bring you into Haoyun.

You know me.

I don't hire people I doubt, and I trust the ones I hire.

It's just that a rat has gotten into Haoyun lately.

I have to find them.

I've racked my brain, but I still can't figure out who it is.

Haoyun recently brought in some outsiders.

You know about them, right?

The auditors from Hai City.

Maybe the rat has been right under our noses.

They've been running back and forth the whole time.

And we just never noticed.

Those office drones from Hai City?

They live on fixed salaries. They have no reason to do that.

That makes sense.

Yi.

Don't tell me

there's someone new around you.

Since you put it that way, I'll get to the bottom of it.

You know I want a quiet life more than anyone.

Got it.

Okay.

It's time to eat.

Go home.

After talking with you, I've actually got my appetite back.

Bye.

Bo.

Yi, why are you sitting here?

What are you doing?

Nothing. I just got back.

You're acting shady.

I don't think so.

No.

Someone's looking into Haoyun and Zhang Bin.

Maybe me too.

Is it...

No way.

Yi.

Miao Jing came to see me today.

But I kept my mouth shut. I know what I can and can't say.

I'm sorry, Yi.

I shouldn't have kept it from her anyway.

I just couldn't bring myself to tell her.

I'm just worried that if she keeps digging like this,

she'll bring every lowlife in Teng City down on herself.

It won't go that far.

I think Miao Jing is just putting on a show for the company.

You know what she's like.

She looks like a harmless little bunny.

But only people who know her understand

how much it hurts when she bites.

I'm afraid right now, I can't do enough to protect her.

[Sword Sending at Flora Pavilion]

Want a late-night snack?

Yes.

I left the theater tickets by the door. I'll go after work tomorrow.

Aren't you going to ask why I'm back so late, or who I went drinking with?

Are you trying to be cute?

Miao Jing.

What is it?

If you want to know something, ask me.

But don't investigate Haoyun and Zhang Bin like that.

I don't have anything else to ask.

I just hope you can get a good night's sleep.

At least tonight,

I hope you sleep well tonight.

In places I never saw,

how much have you suffered?

Based on our investigation so far, Haoyun's core business still raises questions.

We need to find out if this team belongs to Haoyun.

The two other companies Zhang Bin has stakes in have compliant transactions.

So far, we haven't found financial fraud or improper benefit transfers.

You scared me. Come in.

Here, have some coffee.

You scared me to death.

I thought this part of the work was supposed to be handled by your team, Miao.

Any fresh intel you can share?

- Care to share? - Yes.

But we don't have firm findings yet. We'll share it as soon as we have it.

You're just being too careful.

You're afraid I'll steal your credit.

I have a more cautious style. I'm not as bold as you, Ding.

Our team is also very responsible. We'd never present anything substandard.

Have some coffee and take a break.

- Jing. - Okay, thanks for the hard work.

Thanks. Get me another cup, please.

- Thank you. - I'll take one for her.

Thanks. One cup is enough for me.

You scared me. Give me a heads-up next time.

- This oil helps protect your nails. - It's perfect for you.

- Hello. Will it take much longer? - Purple looks great too.

Hello. We'll be done here in a moment.

Please have a seat and wait a moment.

Li's Nails.

Take a look at the colors.

I finally found you.

Tu Li.

You did a great job with this place.

- No worries. It's fine. - How's the service? Is it good?

I'll give you all 90% off today.

I've got it covered, okay? It's fine.

- 90% off. - What is going on?

I call the shots in this shop.

He's really freaking me out.

- It's all fine. - What's wrong?

- Next time is free. - Hey, are you crazy?

Come back next time.

You're not happy with 90% off?

- Come back next time! - Don't go!

- What are you doing? - You have a new shop. Wishing you prosperity.

Are you leaving or not?

- I came to see you. - If you don't leave, I'll call the police.

Go ahead.

Even if they come, I'm not afraid.

I'll help greet your customers. Let's see who gets fed up first.

Li, I'm scared.

It's okay, sweetheart.

It's okay.

You've gotten taller.

[Sword Sending at Flora Pavilion]

I can't believe it. It really is Ms. Liu playing Princess Baihua.

I heard that after the Saturday show, she was going back to the capital.

Why did she agree to perform again?

I heard from the staff that someone paid to bring her in for his girlfriend.

Really? No way.

You don't get it? Young people these days have so many tricks.

Look.

[Something urgent came up. I'll be there soon.]

Bravo!

- Bravo! - Bravo!

♪ The drifting clouds are blown away ♪

♪ I climb the flower steps and see the full moon ♪

♪ My heart longs to linger and speak with him ♪

♪ But the rules were set long ago ♪

♪ I must not stay any longer ♪

♪ You climbed over the wall ♪

♪ Get back to the camp ♪

♪ Do not forget my heartfelt devotion ♪

♪ The princess is as fair as a lotus ♪

Let me hold the child. Just for a second.

- Move aside! - What's wrong with me holding the child?

- Let me hold the child. - What's wrong? Let go!

Move. Let me hold the child.

Who is it?

That hurts.

- It's okay. Don't look. - Yi.

Yi, this is a misunderstanding. That hurts.

- Do you want a repeat of last time? - Let me see if you're hurt.

I won't. I swear. I'm leaving now, okay?

Does it hurt? Did you bump yourself?

You've only known this woman for a few days. Don't let her fool you. I'm telling you.

Move!

That guy is unbelievable.

Yi. I'm sorry.

After we cleared things up last time, I shouldn't have come to you.

But I was worried about the kid.

It's fine. I should help with something like this.

Bao, say thank you to him.

Thank you.

I've got things to do. I should go.

That handsome guy is pretty great.

He's a good man.

- Bravo! - Bravo!

- Bravo! - Bravo!

Bravo!

♪ After six years apart, my love has never changed ♪

♪ It winds around my heart, binding us together ♪

♪ This sword is only for my beloved ♪

♪ Your heart, like mine, remains unchanged ♪

♪ Together, hand in hand ♪

♪ Together for life ♪

- Is this for me? - Yes, take it quickly.

Take it.

Nan.

Nan, today is our 1,000th day together.

I still remember the day we first met. We talked about this play.

Then we went out for hot pot, and I truly fell in love with you.

From college to now, I've finally waited for this day.

My princess, for the rest of our lives, I hope you'll put up with me.

[I'm at the entrance.]

Nan, I love you.

I love you too.

Will you marry me?

- Miao Jing. - Marry him!

- Marry him! - Say yes!

- I do. - Say yes.

Say yes.

- Kiss. - Kiss.

We'll kiss at home.

Miao Jing.

So this is the guy you called your brother?

I'm her brother, but not by blood.

This is my boss.

Cen Ye.

What are you doing here? Watching the show too?

My flight was this afternoon.

My hotel is nearby. The front desk said there was a local show here.

So I came to check it out.

Then we'll walk you back to the hotel.

- No, tonight, I... - Come with us. It's on the way.

Well, thank you then.

Let's go.

Let's go.

What are you looking at? Get in.

Come up with me. Room 2502.

Why go up this late?

Work.

What work has to be done at a hotel at night?

You're really going?

Go home first. I don't know when I'll be done. Don't wait up for me.

That's not the point.

Miao Jing, do you have any sense of danger?

So you have a good sense of danger rushing in to protect everyone else, right?

I really do have work to discuss. I'll be back as soon as I can.

Be careful.

[Guanyin Seal]

[How soon can you finish?]

Where is Miao Jing?

Miao Jing.

Miao Jing.

What are you doing here?

It's late. Time to go home.

I've been up here less than half an hour.

There's soup simmering at home. It'll burn if it gets too late.

Is there something wrong with what I'm wearing?

A little too revealing.

I mean, you have good taste.

That outfit is quite something.

It's just a plain shirt and trousers.

See you tomorrow.

Get home safe.

Let's go.

"A little too revealing?"

What soup did you make?

I was up here less than half an hour, but you had time to go home and make soup?

Maybe I got the time wrong.

Really?

I thought you made that up just to get me back.

Still working?

Yes. We still have a few things to go over.

About Cen...

I'm telling you, the client is handled. Handled!

You still don't trust me? It's called personal charm, I'm telling you.

Fine, I'll set it up when I get back. It'll all be taken care of.

I'm in the elevator. I have to go.

What's going on with Cen Ye?

Nothing.

I just wanted to ask what soup you want.

Sea coconut pork rib soup. I feel like I need something cooling.

Have some water.

Mr. Ding.

Haoyun's introduction letter, the confirmation checklist, and copies

are all here. Please check them.

You came all this way for an email?

On-site confirmations are the most direct and compliant.

Email confirmations need too much follow-up.

If anything goes wrong, it's harder to hold anyone accountable.

You're the audit team, right?

- Hello. - Hello.

Hello.

Hi. Sorry about this.

First, let me verify your employee number.

No. You're Manager Wang, right?

Let's verify the confirmation details as quickly as possible.

See if there are any issues.

Sorry, but the procedure requires a check.

Cutting unnecessary steps improves efficiency. There's no need to make a big deal out of it.

My name is Wang Yi Ting.

[Teng City Commercial Bank, Wang Yi Ting] This is my employee ID.

Happy now?

Of course. Go ahead, Mr. Ding.

You act like you're in charge. You know who we're supposed to listen to.

Why drag me all the way out here today? What a waste of time.

Sometimes, efficiency just slips right through our fingers.

In auditing, even if nothing's wrong, you can't skip the small procedures.

That's the first rule you memorize before you enter this profession.

Since you brought up rules, let me teach you a thing or two today.

Sometimes rules are fixed, but people can adapt.

If you're too rigid and can't adapt, you won't get much done.

Then there's another important point that you won't learn from any textbook.

It's about managing your relationship with the boss, right?

How well you serve the boss decides how far you'll go.

Being close to Cen Ye alone won't help.

If I remember right, when you came to Haoyun,

Director Cen gave you special approval, right?

Ding, buckle up.

If we lose license points and get a fine, the company won't reimburse us.

- This is yours. - First come, first served. Thanks, Director.

- This is yours. - Thank you, Director Cen.

- This is yours. - Thank you, Boss. You know me so well.

Yours.

- Boss! - Thank you, Director Cen.

What about mine?

Here.

Boss, what about mine?

- What's this? - I know you've wanted this for a long time.

I bought it for you as soon as it came out.

Don't look. This one's mine.

- Boss, I'd do anything for you. - Good.

- Director Cen, you're here. - Oh my goodness.

Why didn't you tell us in advance?

- If I'd known, I would've cleared my schedule - Let's share.

and come out just to welcome you.

I only got here this afternoon.

Yours.

Thanks. You shouldn't have.

What's that?

You really are considerate.

- Mr. Ding, this is yours. - No, I can't. I'm watching my sugar. Thanks.

I'll give you mine. Then give me yours.

Then everyone can split this up.

My blood sugar is low.

Work is all about balance.

Now that you've got your gifts, get to work.

- Yes, boss. - Got it, boss.

Ding, Miao, come to my office.

The financial records are incomplete.

Where are the cash ledger and tax returns?

The accountant at Haoyun said

the tax office planned to review the company again.

So they took the cash ledger and tax returns for now.

Before the audit is done, you let records like that go back to the auditee?

Sorry, I'm late.

I stopped by finance and brought the records back.

Who was in charge of the working papers?

Deputy Miao personally signed off on all of them.

I did sign off on them.

I only flipped through a few pages, and there's no gross-margin formula.

The data is vague and sloppy.

Miao Jing.

As deputy lead, is this your idea of doing the job?

And how did you review it, Ding?

Our team was responsible for the consolidation.

But we pulled the raw data ourselves during the first on-site inventory check.

What, do you have an issue with the data we provided?

I don't want to hear another word about who's to blame.

If this gets submitted, Hongshen won't care who was in charge.

The whole team will be out of a job tomorrow.

Go back and have your team reinvestigate.

If this kind of basic mistake happens again,

you're off this project.

Understood.

And as for you, Ding.

Haoyun may be my project.

But since Monica brought you in as team lead, I don't want you setting a bad example.

Leave the working papers with me for now.

You stay.

It's time to pick up Miao Jing. Why haven't you left yet?

My eyelid keeps twitching.

Annoying.

Left eye means money, right eye means trouble.

Which one is twitching?

What's been going on with you?

We had a fight.

The lease on our old place is about to expire.

Now the big question is whether to rent somewhere else or buy a home.

I went to propose to her family two days ago.

But Li Qiao's parents won't discuss the wedding until they see the home first.

And I have to cover the entire down payment. Otherwise, they won't budge.

It's only natural for parents to worry about their daughter's future.

I get it. I really do.

And I don't want her moving around with me all the time.

But I just don't have enough savings right now.

Why the long face? What did Miao Jing do this time?

I'm not wasting my breath. I'm leaving.

[Haoyun Logistics]

When are you free? I'd like to buy you dinner.

Anytime.

How about today, then? Does that work?

What do you feel like eating?

No overtime today? That's rare.

No overtime, but I have dinner with Director Cen.

Perfect. I'll tag along. Dinner's on me.

We'll give Mr. Cen a proper welcome.

I couldn't let you pay for that.

Don't worry about it.

We'll treat you to authentic Cantonese food.

In that case...

I won't say no.

Have a seat up front.