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♪I woke up in a strange place♪

♪The sunlight here is blindingly bright♪

♪Pages rustle, and I hear a loud voice♪

♪I've become the center of the story♪

♪I must escape this dream♪

♪Yet why does my heart surrender before you♪

♪Clearly, it's a fake plot♪

♪A fake world♪

♪Yet eventually, my heart is open to you♪

=My Page in the 90s= (Adapted from "Bye, Wild Weasel")

=Episode 9=

You're being overly confident.

Why will Wei Dazhuang succeed?

Because I believe in her.

She's always right.

Let's drink.

I'll have this.

So many stars.

Are you drunk?

No. Look.

What a beautiful starry sky.

Yes.

Autumn night's Milky Way.

This is probably the last, and the best, time to see it this year.

So beautiful.

Actually, as a woman,

from my perspective and standpoint,

I was deeply touched by what you said today.

To be honest with you,

I used to think the 'Sanitary Pad King' label

was just because of your field.

But I believe after today,

you'll give that label

a more profound meaning and greater value.

Starting to label me now?

But I feel there's more you want to say beyond just today.

Why's that?

Because... Because your eyes told me so.

It's getting chilly. Put this on.

You're so handsome.

Really.

You really are good-looking.

Look.

Look how nice your eyebrows are.

And your eyes are so bling-bling.

Do you know 'bling-bling'?

Y-You... Take...

How can you be so perfect?

What? Are you shy?

I'm not.

Why are you holding my hands?

Gao Haiming.

Do I really have no charm in your eyes at all?

Stop this.

I-I'll accuse you of harassment.

Get up. Get up first.

Get up.

You're really asleep?

Wake up.

Don't catch a cold here.

Wake up.

Alright.

Can you open your eyes now?

I had too much.

I know you're not drunk.

So you knew all along.

I'll sleep in my car.

Don't go.

Don't sleep in the car.

Just sleep here.

There's space right here.

That's not necessary.

What scares you?

Listen, if anything happens,

I'll take responsibility.

That's even less necessary.

Not necessary.

Y-You...

Don't go.

I'm scared.

Please.

I'm begging you.

Well...

I-I'm going to wash up.

I will go too.

Then you go ahead.

You go.

Okay.

I'm speechless, really.

Like I'd want to watch you?

You're overthinking it.

As if I wanted to!

What?

Why are you so nervous?

I just wanted to ask if you're cold.

I'm not.

That's good.

Sleep quickly.

Goodnight.

Go back.

I must go back.

Must succeed.

Go back.

♪Heart pounding, won't stop♪

♪Old times, pass slowly♪

♪In memories, the breeze is soft♪

Stop pretending.

I know you're awake.

♪Lighting up my lonely corner♪

♪Love's time machine, flies, flies, flies♪

♪Through centuries, just to meet you♪

♪Love's time machine keeps on turning♪

♪Streaking across the sky♪

♪Just to hold you♪

It's fine.

If it doesn't work once, we'll try twice.

Even Liu Bei had to knock more than once, right?

At worst, we'll just do it again.

I think it should work this time.

You're here.

Dr. Wei.

I've sent people to liaise with the Chuantu Institute.

We'll address your concerns promptly.

We've drawn up an agreement overnight.

It ensures you can focus on independent R&D for your future work.

You won't need to deal with any external matters.

For your R&D, the decision-making is entirely up to you.

If, later on, due to commercial factors,

you become dissatisfied with our investment or raw materials,

you may terminate the agreement anytime.

No hurry to reply.

Read it first.

I can help you,

but there's one thing I don't agree with.

Who says a woman can't be named Wei Dazhuang?

You are...

Let me reintroduce myself.

I am Wei Dazhuang.

Hello.

I really didn't expect this.

After being suspended,

I was planning to quit my field for good.

To cheer me up, my brother was taking me

on a cross-country motorbike trip.

But you guys,

especially you.

Your sincerity these days

has let me see your dedication to your own work

and reignited my own courage for my profession.

The motorbike trip can wait.

I'll join you to do my duty first.

Right. Let me introduce him.

This is my brother, Wei Daqiang.

Together,

we're WE STRONG.

About the two-day impersonation,

I'm sorry. Please take no offense.

Not at all.

Then I entrust my sister to both of you.

Rest assured.

One more thing.

For future work, I'll liaise with just one person.

That's her.

Alright, I agree.

Good.

Daqiang, I'm off.

Let's go.

Safe travels. See you on Route 318.

Goodbye.

Mr. Gao,

you did really well.

You were good too.

What?

(Letao Tower)

(Strong Absorption, Extra Wide)

First, I think we can lengthen the wings a bit.

This way, it will adhere well to various fabrics.

Additionally, besides widening the ends,

the front could also be slightly widened.

Maybe we can make the front and back indicators

a bit more distinct.

It helps tell them apart.

Also, I think

we should have a bit of innovation.

Taking cues from the Lovebaby diapers,

we could develop a type of period panties.

Good. Great idea.

Great. Makes sense.

Regarding the period panties,

comfort must be paramount,

as they're usually worn during sleep.

Also, I think the full range of sizes must be available.

This can cater to all women between 150 cm and 180 cm.

Great.

Alright, that's all my suggestions for today.

Okay, that's all for today then.

Head home soon and rest.

Well done.

- Thank you, boss. - Thank you, boss.

(Seize the chance to get close.)

Are you free?

(How can I get close to him?)

(Invite him to a theme park?)

(Go shopping? Have dinner?)

Attention!

The system is issuing a random quest.

You must kiss the male lead within five minutes.

Failure will result if the time expires.

What?

Are you crazy?

Four forty-one, four forty...

Our relationship isn't at that stage.

I can't do something like that, you know?

Four thirty-three, four thirty-two...

You're ridiculous.

What will happen if I fail?

There will be a punishment.

What's wrong?

Mr. Gao, I suddenly have some new ideas.

Could we discuss them in your office?

Sure, but I need to go to the Finance Office right now.

Can we talk later?

Three eighteen, three seventeen...

No, I won't make it in time.

For what?

Finance Office.

Is the Finance Office crowded?

I need to go too.

I'll go with you.

Okay.

Mr. Gao.

What now?

I just remembered.

I forgot to grab a document.

Could you come with me to the archives room?

I'll go first.

Join me later.

One fifty-four, one fifty-three...

Seems like you enjoy cleaning toilets.

Mr. Gao, want some water before going?

I'm not thirsty.

Not thirsty? Then...

I-I'm a bit thirsty.

I need water.

(Seriously?)

(Do you all have to drink water right now?)

Twenty-five, twenty-four, twenty-three...

(I can kiss him.)

(But how do I explain after kissing?)

(Will he think I'm crazy?)

(But I really don't want this punishment.)

(Doomed either way.)

(Let's do it.)

Weren't you thirsty?

Why not drink?

Five.

Four.

Three.

Two.

One.

♪I woke up in a strange place♪

♪The sunlight here is blindingly bright♪

♪Pages rustle, and I hear a loud voice♪

♪I've become the center of the story♪

Player, congratulations. Random quest complete.

What's that?

I...

Why did she suddenly kiss him?

Never expected her to be so bold.

Wait, I...

I've lost my mind.

Let me tell you the truth.

Actually, I'm not from your world.

You. All of you.

Including you.

You're all just fictional characters in a book.

Player attempted spoilers.

Time Rewind mechanism activated.

If triggered five times,

the system will automatically lock.

You'll face unknown punishment.

Three chances remaining.

Weren't you thirsty?

Why not drink?

I'm drinking. Right now.

Are you going to Finance?

I thought about it.

You can probably go alone.

I don't need to go with you.

You actually cheated with this method?

I still have three chances.

I'll save them for later.

Better than cleaning toilets, right?

Lin Huan'er,

are you free later?

Let's go somewhere.

Sure.

So this is where you wanted to bring me?

Never really looked at these, have you?

Most planes here are hand-assembled from precision mechanical parts.

And most are propeller-driven fighters.

This requires immense time and patience.

I might be boring

to have such a hobby.

I actually think people who like these things

must have rich inner worlds.

These are zodiac constellations.

Why is one missing here?

Capricorn.

While I don't understand models,

I completely understand that feeling

of wanting to complete a whole collection.

Missing just this one model

does feel slightly imperfect.

I used to think so too.

But now I believe

imperfection leaves room for anticipation, doesn't it?

Makes sense.

So you brought me here today to...

♪Through centuries, just to meet you♪

♪Love's time machine keeps on turning♪

So professional?

Why did you bring me here?

Just wanted to show you.

You said you were going to the Finance Office today. Then...

Then I realized it wasn't essential, so I didn't go.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

I feel like I've forgotten something.

It's good.

Let it be forgotten.

Don't push yourself.

Is this a fighter model you just finished?

Yes. It's not painted yet.

No wonder it looks so drab and colorless.

Care to try?

To paint it?

Forget it.

I'm afraid I might damage it.

Even if damaged, it would be unique.

Then can I paint it however I want?

Of course.

Alright.

♪I woke up in a strange place♪

♪The sunlight here is blindingly bright♪

♪Pages rustle, and I hear a loud voice♪

♪I've become the center of the story♪

♪I must escape this dream♪

♪Yet why does my heart surrender before you♪

♪Clearly, it's a fake plot♪

♪A fake world♪

♪Yet eventually, my heart is open to you♪

♪I woke up in a strange place♪

♪The sunlight here is blindingly bright♪

♪Pages rustle, and I hear a loud voice♪

♪I've become the center of the story♪

♪I must escape this dream♪

Almost done.

♪Clearly, it's a fake plot♪

Truly one of a kind.

Why paint it this color?

Because I don't know what color a fighter should be.

But in my mind,

the millennium should be this colorful

and vibrant.

Do you believe in parallel worlds?

Yes, I do.

Perhaps in a parallel world, another version of me

has no memory of the millennium at all.

So I don't want to have any regrets.

I hope

to leave something behind before the millennium arrives.

♪Entwined worries linger♪

You...

I-Is this a bit of paint on your face here?

Or is it varnish?

I don't see any. Where?

Here.

♪Walking through the crowd to meet you♪

♪Going through surging tides of people♪

♪Until the world's end♪

♪If I could♪

♪Keep loving you♪

♪Hearing two hearts♪

♪Beating together♪

♪If I could♪

♪Stay resting in your arms♪

♪I'd trade the rest of my life for it♪

Hello?

Congratulations.

The male lead's fondness toward you has reached 59%.

I'm busy.

If there's nothing urgent...

Alright.

Come over now.

I'll be at the model shop.

Are you meeting someone here?

I'll head off then.

See you at the office tomorrow.

Bye-bye.

You seem especially radiant today.

Do I?

I have a feeling

that my goal is about to be achieved.

What goal?

Secret.

I know anyway.

Isn't it just about getting a Ph.D. for Letao?

So Letao's problem is basically solved now, right?

You're quite well-informed.

Of course. Who do you think I am?

I heard it's a female Ph.D.

That's right.

Her name is Dazhuang.

Interesting?

That name sounds quite masculine.

She's a cool girl with a straightforward personality.

And she's a real expert in her field.

Here for only a few days,

she's already solved many of Letao's technical challenges.

She's that good?

Then why didn't she keep working at the institute?

It's quite unfair.

She was supposed to be promoted to team leader,

leading a team on projects.

But just because she's female,

a parachuted candidate took the position.

Later, they had disagreements on research approaches,

and she was forced into an internal transfer.

I understand that feeling all too well.

I used to post my serial mystery comic on a forum.

When they saw my profile picture was a girl,

the comments started flooding in.

Isn't that infuriating?

Mengmeng, just ignore them.

All your dreams will come true.

Really.

Every time you say things like that,

you sound just like a prophet.

What do you mean, 'like'?

I am the prophet.

Then what's your dream?

My dream...

(I should be going back soon, right?)

Mengmeng,

if one day I'm gone,

will you miss me?

Where are you going?

Do you want to go abroad with Xiaojue?

You can say that.

Then I'll wish you well.

Because no matter where you go,

we'll still be best friends.

Our hearts won't be apart.

You're right.

Wishing well is enough.

I'll wish you and Hu Tiehan well too.

(What's going on?)

(It's broken?)

They were college classmates.

They started dating during college.

After graduation,

Ou Xiaojue went to study in the UK.

Lin Huan'er worked several jobs to support him by covering

his tuition and living costs.

Later, Lin Huan'er joined Yunsheng

and secured the Letao account.

Then her life improved.

Miss Lin, do you need something?

I need to talk about work with Mr. Gao.

Mr. Gao is busy.

You can talk to me.

Let her in.

Mr. Gao, I'm here

to align on the women's product marketing plan

to ensure smooth follow-up.

You went to great lengths to help me recruit Dr. Wei.

You supported the R&D team

in adjusting the design.

You've made the marketing plan.

I'm grateful.

But I'm curious.

You're working so hard.

Is there some special reason behind it?

For the money?

(His mood shift is so abrupt.)

(Is there a bug?)

(Did I say something misleading?)

W-Well, not entirely for the money.

I also want to see Letao succeed and grow.

After all, we're friends, aren't we?

Friends?

(Does he want more than friends?)

(Is he seeking a clear status?)

Well,

whether it's work or personal life,

I'd love to take things further.

I just feel some concepts

don't need to be followed so rigidly.

Personal thoughts could be more open-minded.

That better fosters a relationship.

No need.

I'll read the plan.

If there's nothing else,

please leave.

Okay.

Wait.

Any plans tonight?

No.

I have no plans after work.

I'm free.

What I mean is,

for your next visit,

dress the part.

For your own image.

Mr. Gao,

should we let Miss Lin coordinate with the marketing department?

It's inappropriate for her to keep coming directly to you.

Why is it inappropriate?

We're just friends.

Understood.

(Where exactly did it go wrong?)

(His attitude is so different from yesterday.)

Huan'er,

you look so nice today.

Got a date tonight?

I thought I did.

Lingling.

Do you think what I'm wearing today isn't suitable for work?

It's perfectly suitable.

Right?

It's formal.

I meant to ask earlier, Huan'er,

where did you buy this outfit?

It looks amazing.

I'd like to wear this for my next date.

Right?

This outfit works for both the office and a date.

Right?

Absolutely.

Then why?

He told me to dress the part.

Am I not dressed the part enough?

Are things not going well with that guy?

Tell us about it.

We can help you figure it out.

Alright.

For two strangers,

if they want to develop a romantic relationship,

shouldn't they start as friends?

That's normal, isn't it?

That approach is fine.

So I suggested we be friends.

He didn't agree.

Then I said we could take it a step further.

And he got mad.

He got mad?

Don't say it.

How silly.

Meaning?

Let's work.

Dating challenged.

You've gained weight.

(So he wants to be good friends with me?)

♪Entwined worries linger♪

♪My heart is not empty, yet pain remains♪

♪Now I see what passed between us♪

♪Walking through the crowd to meet you♪

♪Going through surging tides of people♪

♪Until the world's end♪

♪If I could♪

♪Keep loving you♪

♪Hearing two hearts♪

♪Beating together♪

♪If I could♪

♪Stay resting in your arms♪

♪I'd trade the rest of my life for it♪

♪Entwined worries linger♪

♪My heart is not empty, yet pain remains♪

♪Now I see what passed between us♪

♪Walking through the crowd to meet you♪

♪Going through surging tides of people♪

♪Until the world's end♪

♪If I could♪

♪Keep loving you♪

♪Hearing two hearts♪

♪Beating together♪

♪If I could♪

♪Stay resting in your arms♪

♪I'd trade the rest of my life for it♪