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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 12=

Gao Haiming.

Die'en? Long time no see.

Long time no see.

Long time no see.

Let me introduce you, Xiaojue.

Hurry up.

Let me introduce you.

Gao Haiming, the General Manager of Letao,

also a longtime family friend.

Haiming, Ou Xiaojue is my classmate from school.

He's also my...

Hello, Mr. Gao. I've heard a lot about you.

(Could this be my freeloading boyfriend I've never met?)

So that makes us alumni too.

Nice to meet you, Mr. Ou.

He's really impressive.

I was planning to formally introduce him to you at a proper time.

Didn't expect we'd meet like this.

Really?

By the way, this is Miss Lin,

my assistant.

What a coincidence.

I remember you had a close male classmate studying in the UK.

He also had the surname Ou, right?

And he dumped a girlfriend he'd been with for a long time.

Of course, I'm not talking about you.

Don't misunderstand.

What a coincidence.

There should be a bigger coincidence, shouldn't there, Xiaojue?

You two know each other?

Yes.

Miss Lin and I are high school classmates.

Yes, we're old classmates.

Why so nervous?

Aren't you happy to see an old classmate?

Yes!

Of course, I'm happy.

I've long heard of Mr. Gao.

Never expected

that my old classmate became Mr. Gao's special assistant.

Truly enviable.

I'm the one who envies you.

To be classmates now with such an outstanding person as Miss Cheng,

I really admire you.

Wait, I'm a bit confused.

Are all your classmate relationships this complicated?

Die'en, your father mentioned you might have a boyfriend.

What? Getting gossipy right after meeting?

No, I just wanted to meet him.

Shall I give you a lift?

No need. Someone's picking us up.

Then we'll head off first.

Alright, see you.

Bye.

The car's over there.

What's wrong? Upset?

Why did you tell Gao Haiming I'm your classmate?

So that's what bothers you.

I wanted to wait for the right moment to formally introduce our relationship.

But why haven't I heard you mention having another classmate also in the UK?

Don't you know me?

I was always focused on studying,

oblivious to the outside world.

But I heard that classmate abandoned...

Things half a world away are often just rumors.

That Miss Lin made quite a good first impression on me today.

Shouldn't I get to know your world better

and know more about your friends and family?

We just got back.

There's still so much to handle.

Can it wait a while?

Die'en,

your parents haven't accepted me yet.

And the place I'm living is provided by you.

I want to work hard and achieve something significant.

Only then will I be worthy.

I believe you are the best.

Just settle in here properly.

I'll help you figure out your job situation.

Die'en, how are you so good?

Hug.

Okay.

(Building 8)

Haiming.

Mom.

You're back.

I'm sorry for making you worry.

You're back.

It's good that you're back.

It's good that you're back.

It's okay now.

I'm fine, Mom.

Mom.

It's okay, Mom.

It's okay.

Drink less coffee.

You'll lose sleep.

It hurts your health.

You need sleep. I don't.

Shouldn't I work several jobs to support your studies

and give you money?

I have to support you.

This guy needs a woman to support him.

Huan'er, I...

I know what you want to say.

You want to say,

"Take care of yourself when you're alone."

"Otherwise, I'll worry." Right?

You know me after all.

You don't know

how much I missed you when I was alone abroad.

I was always concerned about you.

Then why did you go abroad alone

and came back with another woman?

I was about to explain.

Huan'er, you know what?

I'm really in pain.

I know I should have only you in my heart.

No one else.

I don't deny

the fact that Die'en did move me.

At every sleepless night abroad,

I couldn't forgive myself.

There was always a voice reminding me.

There's only you in my heart.

Sorry, it's just that...

May I ask you something?

How can you describe cheating and freeloading so affectionately?

Huan'er, how can you say that?

Warning! Warning!

No spoilers!

Do not alter relationships.

During all my years in the UK,

the money you sent me was little,

and you weren't by my side.

No blame, right?

Warning! Warning!

After all this time,

have you ever understood my pressure?

I didn't want to hurt you,

so I held back a lot.

Huan,

you have to forgive me.

You selfish, insecure, cowardly fool!

You simply have a personality disorder!

You live in your own world,

self-centered.

You think you're talented and are smug about it.

You want to fulfill your needs by controlling others' emotions.

I'm telling you. This is a sickness!

A serious one. Need treatment!

Forget it. Curing someone like you is a waste of drug.

You just can't be cured.

You're hopeless.

You don't deserve to live in this world.

Do not alter the character's path.

Triggered the punishment mechanism.

Time Rewind.

Two chances left.

The system auto-locks.

You will never return to your world.

Huan, you have to forgive me.

Fine, tell me.

How can I forgive you?

Huan,

I know you hold resentment

about Die'en.

I also understand you're feeling upset.

But I only love you.

Let me be honest.

I am just using Die'en.

When I become successful,

I definitely won't let you down.

You actually want me to accommodate you.

Huan.

Huan.

Let's first

break up.

But I promise. It's only temporary.

It's a deal.

No backing out.

You said it yourself.

From now on, we're broken up.

Don't look for me.

I'm leaving.

By the way,

since we've broken up,

the living expenses and tuition I sent you over the years,

remember to pay me back with interest.

Wait, Huan'er.

Huan'er.

You can do whatever you want to me.

But money isn't necessary, right?

Well...

That's better.

You said I can do whatever to you.

Remember to repay.

(Letao Tower)

This is my upcoming personal design exhibition.

If you have time, you can come and see.

Were these all taken when you were studying abroad?

Impressive.

How is it?

Doesn't it fit perfectly with the Her Series?

I was wondering why you came to see me.

So you're here to give me a gift.

Don't get the wrong idea.

I just really like the slogan for the Her Series.

Seeing women's needs.

I didn't expect you to be so progressive, Haoming.

You overestimate me.

That slogan was proposed by Lin Huan'er.

She's also responsible for the overall control of the product.

So it was you who did it.

I shouldn't have praised you.

After returning this time,

I became very interested after seeing the Her Series.

So I designed some packaging,

based on your brand's tone.

So cute!

I also want to add women's health tips

in comic form on the packaging.

Release them randomly to increase customer loyalty.

Also, for packaging slogans on diapers and other maternal products,

instead of Love from Mom,

change it to Making it Easier for Dad.

Good idea.

So, can we move forward with this collaboration with Miss Cheng?

Got it.

I'll go start the process now.

Miss Cheng, excuse me.

I hope to have coffee with you another time.

Good. I was thinking the same thing.

Just speak plainly.

If you have time,

I'd like to recommend someone to you.

It's that Ou Xiaojue we met at the airport last time?

Yes. I didn't expect I couldn't hide anything from you.

Do you know him?

I know him very well.

He's my classmate.

Excellent in everything.

He just comes from a less privileged background.

But he's got ambition.

Our last meeting was too rushed.

Give him a chance.

He definitely won't disappoint you.

His family isn't well-off.

Studying in Britain isn't cheap.

So he's very hardworking.

How long have you been together?

Us?

Almost three years.

Why?

Nothing.

Alright. Have him come for an interview tomorrow morning.

Great! It's settled then.

I'll head out first.

See you.

Bye.

Miss Cheng, leaving already?

Yes.

Our meeting yesterday was rushed.

Didn't even have a proper chat.

Ou Xiaojue has changed quite a bit over the years.

I almost didn't recognize him yesterday.

Miss Lin, are you familiar with Xiaojue?

No, not at all.

Please don't misunderstand.

I'm really not familiar with him at all.

Nothing between us.

Miss Lin, I know.

Because Xiaojue told me he's never dated anyone.

Really?

He said he's never dated anyone?

No, he really hasn't.

You go ahead.

I forgot my things.

Hello, Mr. Gao.

Thank you, Mr. Gao, for giving me this interview opportunity.

Graduated from the University of St Andrews, right?

Yes, Applied Finance.

During my studies, I...

Mr. Ou, your family background isn't affluent.

How did you afford the tuition?

I had scholarships.

It says here you only received two scholarships, each for 100 pounds.

So I often did work-study.

What kind of work? What was the hourly wage?

Cashier at a restaurant.

Hourly wage...

20 pounds?

Roughly.

Seems inflation in the UK is quite severe.

When I worked there five years ago,

the hourly wage was only 3 pounds.

Mr. Gao, I don't remember these minor details very clearly.

But I think you could assess my abilities more.

Regarding my studies and achievements on my resume,

there's no falsification.

If you could give me a chance,

I'll prove to Letao that I'm a trustworthy employee.

But based on the information I have,

the excellent academic performance you claim doesn't seem very convincing.

Mr. Gao, you've noticed it.

My family situation is difficult.

But I don't want to depend on others.

So I had to work more shifts and couldn't focus on studies.

Work more shifts?

From what I know,

someone's been sending you money from home for your education.

Isn't that true?

No.

Mr. Gao, did someone tell you something?

Could there be some...

It seems nothing escapes you, Mr. Gao.

I did have a girlfriend.

She did fund my overseas studies.

But while I was abroad,

she couldn't handle the loneliness and fell for someone else.

When I found out,

I was devastated.

I was determined to come back and marry her.

I wanted to give her a good life.

Never imagined...

Right during that period,

Die'en gave me tremendous comfort.

We naturally grew close.

After losing love, I learned to cherish more deeply.

Mr. Gao, please give me a chance.

I'll work hard and earn money diligently

to become worthy of Die'en.

Money must be repaid.

Yes.

Moreover,

Die'en is a good girl.

I hope you'll cherish her.

Take this.

Mr. Gao.

Please sign this document.

(I really like the phone charm you gave me. Thank you.)

I'm leaving.

Lin Huan'er!

No wonder you broke up so decisively.

Turns out you found someone better.

I really underestimated you.

Who is it?

Hello, sir.

Need cleaning service?

Hello, sir.

Need cleaning service?

What cleaning service?

What does this say?

Do not disturb.

Can you read this?

Are you illiterate?

- I'm sorry. - Never seen such poor service abroad!

Sorry for disturbing you.

Get lost!

Miss Lin, Haiming trusts you deeply.

I hope we can collaborate soon.

Mr. Gao is truly a good person.

He takes good care of his subordinates.

But his greatest strength

is his consistency.

Unlike some two-faced people who say one thing

but mean another.

You never know

whether what they show you is genuine or an act.

Appearances can be deceiving.

That's terrifying, isn't it, Miss Cheng?

Yes.

Please go ahead.

I forgot something.

Didn't I say...

Die'en?

What brings you here?

I thought you'd be busy until late.

Why the sudden visit?

Finished early, so I came to see you.

How did the interview go?

I feel Mr. Gao's philosophy and mine

don't quite align.

Though Letao is a major company,

I don't want to work where I can't utilize my strengths.

I appreciate your introduction though.

I feel bad for wasting your effort.

It's fine.

I'll find other job opportunities for you.

Today I discussed my design concepts with Gao Haiming.

Your high school classmate Miss Lin was there too.

Really?

How was your talk with Mr. Gao?

Can you partner?

Should be possible.

Miss Lin and I share similar design philosophies.

We got along quite well.

Were you close in school?

Fairly.

You know, I used to be very innocent.

I just focused on studying.

I hated talking to female classmates most.

What?

You're not jealous of me and her, are you?

She's just an ordinary classmate.

I'm not jealous of you and Gao Haiming yet.

I'll figure something out for your work situation.

You keep working. I'm leaving.

Leaving so soon?

Really not stay for dinner?

No.

Let me walk you out.

It's fine.

You keep working. Bye.

Be safe.

Got it.

Text me when you get home.

Okay.

Bye.

Text me, okay?

Qiuzi, call Ziqiang and the others.

I have a big announcement.

Because Xiaojue told me he's never dated anyone.

Really?

He said he's never dated anyone?

No, he really hasn't.

Silly Goose.

You're here.

Baked sweet potato for you.

You eat it.

Let's share.

Why do you want to see me?

Xiaojue is back, you know?

I know.

Why bring him up? You're ruining the mood.

No, we're all classmates.

Zhou Yuan, Ziqiang.

Don't be fooled by how put-together I look now.

Dressed all fancy.

Overseas, I was just like that waiter.

Just serving tea and water, you know?

I washed dishes every single day.

Countless dishes.

Look at my hands.

Qiuzi, you're close with Huan'er.

But I'll be honest with you all.

She acts different around you than she does with me.

You know?

I've been so wronged.

You have no idea what kind of person she really is.

Come on.

- Wipe your tears. - I never expected

that meek Lin Huan'er

would turn out like this.

Yeah, wake up already.

We're not in school anymore.

Stop playing innocent.

I shouldn't even be telling you some of this.

But I'm just so frustrated inside.

Come on.

Drink up.

Bottoms up.

It's fine. This'll blow over.

(Huan'er dumped Xiaojue. Is that true?) After all, you can't judge someone

at first glance.

Mengmeng, Xiaojue told me something.

It's nothing serious, really.

(Huan'er dumped Xiaojue. Is that true?) It's just Xiao...

What's wrong?

Silly Goose, let's go.

Let's go, Silly Goose.

Wait, Mengmeng...

Xiaojue, what are you going to do now?

What can I possibly do?

She's climbed up high.

I wish her happiness.

Honestly, a hypocritical snake like her,

who forgets old bonds,

doesn't deserve kindness.

But I remember old bonds, right?

We've got your back. No one messes with us!

Move!

Say that again?

Mengmeng, how are you here?

She worked herself to the bone to send you abroad.

Now you're back,

and this is how you describe her?

Do you have any conscience?

No conscience at all? I'll kill you!

No, Mengmeng. Let me explain.

- No conscience at all? - Let me explain.

Explain what?

- Mengmeng! - Explain what?

Mengmeng.

- Mengmeng! - Stop... Mengmeng!

You asked for this!

- Tiehan! - You asked for this!

Ask him if you doubt!

Tiehan knows everything.

You know it too?

(He says the opposite meaning straight.)

Mengmeng.

Mengmeng.

Don't be angry.

Don't follow me!

Wait, listen to me.

Mengmeng, yes...

Don't be angry.

I know everything.

Xiaojue came to see me.

He said Huan'er wanted to break up after he returned.

He's actually heartbroken too.

He kept asking how to win Huan'er back.

He blamed the victim first!

Do you believe everything he says?

Don't you know what kind of person Huan'er is?

She worked so hard with multiple jobs every day,

running off her feet

just to send him money.

Now she finally got into Letao

and finally settled down.

Yet he comes back and slanders her?

But Huan'er's been alone here all this time.

Who's to say there weren't issues?

How dare you say that about her!

Great now.

Huan'er's seen as a gold-digger who only cares about money!

If Ou Xiaojue truly wanted her back,

would he badmouth her in front of everyone?

Doesn't he know what this would do to her?

Mengmeng.

- The four of us... - Stop following me!

Mengmeng.

Mengmeng.

Why are you sitting here alone?

Aren't you cold?

What's wrong?

Let me guess then.

Did your fairytale romance shatter?

You already know?

I was figuring out how to tell you.

It's no big deal.

It's just that he cheated in the UK.

I'll just dump him.

He cheated?

He actually cheated?

You didn't know?

I should've smashed that beer bottle over his head.

No need for that.

I'm going right now.

Mengmeng, calm down.

Let me go!

Mengmeng!

Listen to me.

Go home first.

I know you're furious.

Calm down first.

Alright.

That Ou Xiaojue, I...

Alright.

Look. I'm not even sad over him.

So you shouldn't be angry either.

Getting so angry over a shameless fool.

Is it worth it?

I just feel so bad for you.

You did so much for him all these years.

So I need to cut my losses now.

I can't waste another second on him,

right?

But we can't let him off so easy.

Just let him walk away?

How can we let him off?

He's already smeared me.

We have to hit back!

Yes, hit back!

Can we go home now?

Let's go home together.

Alright. No more anger, okay?

Fuchuang pulled our products

as expected.

How's the new product coming?

Dr. Wei's core tech upgrades are successful.

Finished products are ready. You can inspect anytime.

But we're hitting snags with distributors.

The northern market's too conservative.

Breaking into the East is more strategic now.

Xinye is based in Lvcheng,

but their distribution network in the East is solid.

Worth prioritizing.

Also these two.

- Huineng... - Lvcheng will do.

Schedule visits.

Okay.

Miss Cheng.

Surprised you invited me here.

Any new proposal?

Miss Cheng.

Where's Miss Lin?

Let's talk. It's personal.

You wanted to talk to me?

The matter is somewhat serious.

(Letao Tower)

Miss Cheng.

Miss Lin, you're here.

I was just looking for you.

Here's the thing.

I have a friend.

She's a comic artist.

She saw the packaging design you recently did for the Her Series.

She really liked it and admired it a lot.

This is a comic she recently drew.

It tells the story of a fool borrowing money from his girlfriend.

She hopes you could take a look,

giving some guidance.

Guidance is too strong a word.

Call it an exchange of ideas.

I'll read it later.

Thank you, Miss Lin.

Take care.

♪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♪