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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 11=

So you were classmates.

I didn't expect you two to know each other.

Officer Hu is practically my savior.

Really?

No, he's joking.

Huan'er,

were you and Mr. Gao here for dinner today?

We came here to discuss work.

What about you?

He asked me out to dinner.

So I reserved here.

Well,

we actually sat down.

I just remembered we have something else.

Mr. Gao and I shouldn't disturb you.

We'll leave.

It's fine.

Wait a moment.

Old classmates getting together

is rare.

Why not catch up?

I'd like to hear it too.

What's there for us three to catch up about?

School memories are just exams, pressure, and things like that.

I won't even mention them.

I'm actually quite nostalgic.

You, me, Mengmeng,

- and... - Since childhood...

We've been friends since childhood.

We had plenty of happy memories back in high school.

I remember we always skipped class together,

read romance novels,

climbed over walls, passed notes, and so on.

Nonsense. We never did any of that.

But passing notes? You and Ou...

Oh, I remembered wrong.

Let's skip me.

Stop talking about me.

Let's talk about you and Tiehan.

I remember in high school,

didn't Tiehan... for you...

for you...

He got into a fight for me once.

Yes, he fought for you, right?

We were friends.

Of course I'd step up.

Let's eat.

So you three were a squad?

Was it just the three of you?

Anyone else?

There was one more.

And dear Mr. Gao too.

Mr. Gao, you are now my best friend.

Let me toast you.

I hope in the future, in terms of work...

T-Thank you, Mr. Gao.

Mr. Gao, let me toast you.

Huan'er actually

works really hard.

Please be patient with her.

Allow me.

Mr. Gao.

Thank you.

D-Drink less.

No need. I'm fine.

Let me help you walk.

I'm really fine.

What's wrong with you?

Look at you.

You're usually so aloof.

Why are you being so childish when you're upset?

You shouldn't be so stubborn.

People might think

I'm bullying you.

It's not you bullying me.

I'm making it hard for myself.

Drunk and still talking back.

Then tell me.

How are you making it hard for yourself?

Or should I

make it hard for you instead?

You've been picking on me for the past few days.

Are you jealous?

Gao Haiming?

Mr. Gao?

What?

Ignoring me?

Or perhaps

you like me?

Not at all.

Still denying it?

You're not being honest with yourself.

Come on, look at me.

What?

- Look at me. - What?

Look at me.

Question time.

Choose one of these two emotions.

This one means you're jealous.

And this one means you like me.

Which one?

Can I not choose?

No, you must choose one.

Fine.

Then I choose...

I choose...

The third option.

I hate you.

You hate me?

How could you possibly hate me?

You went through all that trouble to keep me close.

You're pushing it by making me your special assistant,

having me come see you every day.

Given all the time you spend, you clearly like me.

You can't hate me.

Why are you so talkative today?

Alright.

I'll stop talking now, lips sealed.

Alright.

Alright. Don't be mad.

♪Old photos, yellowed♪

♪Timelines, tangled♪

♪I boarded a rickety time machine♪

I've got to say, hair this stubborn

paired with your competitive streak

is truly irritating.

♪In memories, the breeze is soft♪

I don't buy it.

♪Lighting up my lonely corner♪

You're so childish.

Not your concern.

Hello?

Good morning, Mr. Gao.

You have visitors scheduled today.

To stay on schedule, you should get up now.

Got it.

Choose one of these two emotions.

This one means you're jealous.

And this one means you like me.

Lin Huan'er, you...

Hello, sir.

This is City Voice radio.

We're calling to inform you

the requested song for Ms. Lin Huan'er by you last night is selected.

It's for a woman I hate very much.

Her name's Lin Huan'er.

It'll air during our noon broadcast today.

Well, can I cancel this song request?

Sorry, the schedule has been finalized.

No adjustments.

C-Could it air in the evening or late night instead?

We sincerely apologize.

We've locked in the programming.

The timing and content can't be changed.

Please understand.

Alright then, thanks.

Hello?

Mr. Gao, I'm downstairs at your place.

Got it.

Mr. Gao, I have news on that matter you asked about.

Ou Xiaojue cheated right after arriving in the UK.

What a scumbag.

Mr. Gao, how are you feeling?

When will they return to China?

Around 2 PM this Sunday.

Mr. Gao, should I arrange for Miss Lin

to go with me to pick you up at the airport?

You're getting smarter by the day.

You taught me well, Mr. Gao.

I'm not that free.

Get out.

Hold on.

I recall you mentioning last time

that you have a friend at Bozhou Radio and Television Station.

Is he still there?

H-He's still there.

Well, I have a friend

who got drunk last night.

So that friend of yours feels a bit shy

and doesn't want his confession

to be overheard by Lin... or all kinds of people, right?

Just tell me if it's doable.

I'll give it a shot.

Consider it done.

(Mr. Gao, recovered from the hangover?)

(What's on today's agenda?)

(I'll pick you up at home.)

I'm not going to work today.

But you have three meetings this afternoon.

You must go to work today.

Or I could assign Miss Lin to fieldwork

if you don't want to see her.

(Letao Tower)

Mr. Gao.

Boss,

over here. Morning.

I made some grape juice for you.

Perfect for post-hangover recovery.

No need.

From now on, delegate assistant duties to Luo.

Return to your original role.

Did I do something wrong?

No, it's just... you've got more important things to handle.

What things?

You'll see.

I have things to do. You should get back to work.

I see.

You meant what you said last night.

I understand.

Wait.

Which part?

Drunk words are sober thoughts.

I understand.

Hold on.

Which part?

Drink the grape juice. I'm leaving.

Put this coat on.

I'm fine. I don't want it.

Do you think I'm drunk?

No.

I just had a couple extra drinks with that Mr. Gao.

I was just worried he might bully Huan'er at the company.

Look.

Silly Goose, look here.

Doesn't this look like the road from school when you walked me home?

Tell me.

Why was the school so close to my home back then?

So close.

We'd arrive before I could even finish a few jokes.

You...

Why did you stop walking me home later?

Why?

You got a car right after graduation.

Because of that?

I won't drive anymore.

Why was it so close?

Why?

Hello?

Miss Mengmeng, don't forget to come sign

the Star and Firefly contract this afternoon.

Where to, miss?

Get in.

I'll charge you less.

We can negotiate the price.

No thanks, I already called a cab.

I can lower the price.

What do you say?

Hello, I'm with Bozhou Traffic Police.

Your driver's license.

Okay.

Here you are.

Do you have a taxi permit?

N-No.

You know illegal ride-hailing here is against the law, right?

Understood.

I won't do it ever again.

Go pay your fine later.

Got it.

Silly Goose, what are you doing here?

Heading somewhere?

The publishing house.

I'm almost late.

Could you give me a ride?

Hop on.

Thanks for today.

When my car is fixed,

let's go out together.

No problem.

Didn't you say you wouldn't drive?

Not anymore?

Well, maybe only occasionally on holidays.

Bye.

Bye.

(Bozhou Jinghao Shooting Range) Isn't this the one near my place?

Silly Goose said not to drive on holidays.

Meaning he will be my driver?

(Thank you for listening to FM98.1, dear audience.)

(Next is a song from...)

Hello, Mr. Gao.

(He requested this song)

(to express his feelings for the one he likes.)

(He wants to tell Miss Wu,)

("I wish to have your heart and grow old together.")

(A lot of love songs on the list today.)

Why listen to the radio at work?

Developing products needs prior coordination with advertisers.

I'm selecting channels for research.

I've already shortlisted several.

No need.

Do something else.

Go to Dr. Wei's lab

and check on the materials R&D progress.

Wait.

Why me?

Mr. Gao, your meeting with the production line supplier

is at 2 PM today.

Also, I've sent Lin Huan'er to Dr. Wei's lab.

How will she go?

By taxi.

Lin Huan'er.

Lin Huan'er.

Mr. Gao?

(Hello, dear listeners.)

(This is FM...)

Get out first.

I have a meeting with Dr. Wei.

It'll be too late if I don't go soon.

I'll drive you.

Is there a problem with the materials R&D?

Does it require you to go personally?

Where's the radio switch?

It's broken.

It's broken?

I wanted to listen to City Voice.

That program is really well done.

It suits our product's vibe perfectly.

My research isn't finished yet.

Now it's broken.

Not necessary.

Why are you acting so strange today?

Am I?

You are.

This isn't the way to the lab.

I'm taking you to relax

and get inspired.

So... all this was just to take me on a date?

Consider it working from elsewhere.

Then can I choose somewhere comfortable and inspiring to work?

Like where?

Coastal Park.

The seaside?

Mengmeng mentioned there's a market there.

I want to check it out.

Alright.

To the seaside.

The sea. I want to see the sea.

The estuary counts as the sea?

Yes, it does. Pull over up front.

Sea, here I come.

What are you doing? Come over.

(Mom! Mom!)

What? Is the suit inconvenient for sea viewing?

Mr. Gao, I've heard

wishes made to the sea work well.

Won't you try?

Let's go.

Let's go look.

Don't you have any wishes?

Make wishes here.

(Mom! Mom, help!)

Oh great sea,

please let me go back.

I really miss home.

Let me go back soon. I'm begging you.

Thank you. Thank you.

Are you done?

Are you cold?

No.

You're afraid of water?

Stop looking. Let's go.

Are you afraid of water because you can't swim?

Did you drown as a kid?

Why do you want to know so much about me?

It's better to know both sides.

To cooperate better at work in the future,

I need to lay the groundwork.

Feeling better now?

I thought you were going to talk work with that sour face forever?

I'm not talking work with you.

Are we talking about feelings then?

Sure.

Answer me.

Who are you working so tirelessly and persistently for?

For money.

What is it?

Got it.

I'll be back soon.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

Just a problem with the equipment on the production line.

The supplier we had a deal with just backed out.

Fuchuang's doing again?

Not sure yet.

But if the equipment fails,

the whole production line will halt.

And the raw materials we ordered for after New Year will pile up.

Is there a contingency plan?

We have backups in Switzerland and Italy.

But we still need a final screening.

(Italy?)

(Right.)

(He'll bring back 33 cans of air from Italy.)

(A turning point in his relationship with Lin Huan'er.)

No need to compare.

Choose the Italian one.

But the Italian one costs 3% more than the current one.

Even if we can secure it,

the profit margin will be very low.

Forget about the board.

I won't even get past my dad.

Don't worry about that for now.

Secure it first.

Although this one has higher upfront costs,

it's beneficial for long-term development later.

Trust me.

Another prophecy?

No, this time it's fate's choice.

Mr. Gao, do you believe in fate?

I think your trip to Italy this time is fated.

Boss,

your flights and hotel have been arranged.

All the best.

We'll be waiting for you.

Safe travels.

Bye.

(He should be returning today.)

Slow down. Tell me what's wrong.

Okay, I'll call now.

We don't have specific details yet.

The plane has lost contact.

I heard it's been out of contact for over two hours.

The airline is urgently searching for the plane's signal.

Was there an accident?

Hard to tell.

Crashes often start with lost contact.

And then...

Don't jinx it, alright?

Exactly.

Luo.

We'll talk later.

What exactly happened?

Mr. Gao's return flight from Italy today has been out of contact.

Sorry.

The number you dialed cannot be reached for the moment.

Sorry.

The number you dialed cannot be reached for the moment.

The chairman has used connections to reach the airline.

We'll be notified immediately once there's news.

(The system gave me no alert.)

(He's definitely safe.)

(No way he's in danger.)

(He's the male lead.)

(He can't be written off.)

Luo,

there's an issue with the production line now.

We can't reach the supplier.

I'm sure nothing has happened to Mr. Gao.

Everyone, stay calm.

Let's not panic before we get results.

Proceed as normal for now.

Yes. Everyone, return to work.

I'll go to the airport. Call me if needed.

I'll go with you.

Luo, what's the situation on your end?

The airport says the flight is still missing.

What about your side?

The airline wants us to keep waiting for now.

They're still verifying.

It's okay. Let's not lose hope yet.

Let's wait for now.

Then we'll split up and ask around.

Okay.

(You're the male lead. You'll definitely be fine.)

Lin Huan'er.

♪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♪

What's wrong?

(Flight KS107 from Milan to Bozhou)

(lost contact due to communication failure.)

(It's now located.)

(It's expected to arrive at this airport in 12 minutes.)

You didn't think I...

I'm just glad you're back safely.

I changed my flight.

Sorry to worry you.

Congratulations.

You've successfully completed Quest Two

and gained Male Lead's affection.

His current fondness toward you: 60%.

Now keep going, Player.

Complete the final quest

by achieving 100% fondness

and getting proposed to.

May you return to your world soon.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

This is for you.

What is it?

Don't open it yet.

Open it at the right moment.

When's the right moment?

It's...

Gao Haiming?

Die'en?

Long time no see.

Long time no see.

Long time no see.

Let me introduce you. Xiaojue.

♪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♪