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[Love Between Lines]

[Episode 16]

Mr. Xiao.

Mr. Hu is right.

Hu Xiu.

I wish you a new year

free from all worries.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Celebrating the New Year in the lane this time

feels pretty nice, doesn't it?

All those wishes

my parents made at dinner just now weren't

what I truly wanted.

Rather than a peaceful and smooth life,

I prefer challenges.

This year,

I want to complete Lyman's projects perfectly.

If I get the chance,

I also want to work on projects of my own design.

I want to

hone my professional skills.

I want to do more things

I haven't tried before.

I want...

What about you?

Is there anything you're determined to accomplish this year?

I want to...

Find that answer.

Don't torment yourself.

I believe you'll find it.

-When did I... -Watch out.

The Design Competition is over.

I'll move out

in a few days.

What do you mean?

I'll terminate my lease early.

[The Xincheng Stadium collapsed.]

♪ I saw the tram driving under the sunset ♪

♪ Like walking into a pause in a summer ♪

♪ At this moment, the sunset is gentle ♪

♪ I look up and press the shutter ♪

♪ I take a piece of cloud from your city as a memory ♪

♪ Looking at the people in skyscrapers leaving work ♪

♪ Leaving a hurried silhouette for the dusk ♪

♪ Talking about random topics ♪

♪ Waiting for the traffic light at dusk ♪

Is that necessary?

I scared him so much that he doesn't even dare to show up.

Mr. Gong?

What are you doing here?

Happy New Year, Hu Xiu.

I'm here to help Xiao Zhiyu move.

He's moving out today?

Yeah.

Can you believe it? During the New Year holiday,

he's asking me to work like a moving company.

He didn't tell you that?

What do you mean?

I've been busy these days,

so I asked him to go there to help.

You know that's not what I'm talking about.

Fine,

I get it.

Hu Xiu.

I've finished moving everything.

This key of his...

I...

I'm hanging it by your door.

See if there's anything else you need to check.

This is his stuff.

Take it away.

Okay.

So, for the New Year...

What's wrong with you?

You are actually free today.

But why did you still boss me around?

Well, I can tell even if you don't tell me.

The faces of you two already gave it away.

What's up with her?

She's like a firecracker that didn't get set off on New Year's Eve,

ready to blow any minute

without holding back.

Listen, Xiao,

did you provoke her again?

Or why would anyone throw a temper tantrum during the New Year holiday?

So...

You mean

you want to seek cooperation with me?

Yes.

But I have 1 condition.

Our cooperation needs to be kept confidential.

Hu Xiu, good luck back at work.

Good luck back at work.

Mr. Sun, good luck back at work.

Mr. Xiao,

morning.

Morning.

You terminated your lease early.

I'll refund you the unused rent based on the remaining days.

There's no need.

I got your bank account number from Mr. Gong.

It's not much money anyway.

I just don't like leaving things unclear.

Mr. Pei, this way please.

Good morning,

Mr. Xiao.

Ms. Hu.

Mr. Xiao.

This way, please.

Thank you.

Mr. Pei,

Everyone here is part of the core team making Lyman's projects.

Sun Yifei.

Tan Siyu.

Hu Xiu.

Hello everyone.

Mr. Pei, you only brought

one assistant with you today?

Actually, no.

Let them in when they're ready.

Just a moment, please.

Mr. Pei.

Since this is our first collaboration,

and it happens to be the New Year,

I've prepared some gifts for everyone.

This doesn't seem appropriate.

Don't worry, guys.

These gifts aren't expensive.

Just a small token of sincerity.

Ms. Zhou,

this is for you.

I've long heard

that you graduated from the Wharton School.

Not only are you professionally competent,

but you also handle things very efficiently.

So,

a beautiful career woman's shoes

must be well-maintained

so that they can help you go

more steadily

and further.

Thank you.

Happy New Year.

A few years ago, in Pudong,

there was a theater project

that I wanted to work on with Engineer Sun.

Unexpectedly, D Studio got ahead of us.

This time,

I can finally fulfill one of my wishes.

Open it and take a look.

It's a luxury brand.

This...

This is

from a very famous Italian design company.

That's right.

This is the ruler their designers use for work.

I heard that you, Engineer Sun, love collecting work tools.

Their director is my friend,

so I specially got one for you.

Thank you, Mr. Pei.

That's so nice of you.

Don't mention it.

Engineer Tan,

this one is for you.

Thank you.

Everyone, have a seat.

I learned that you like sweets

at the cocktail party that day,

so I had my staff ask the chef from that day

to make you some chocolate.

Give it a try.

Thanks.

Happy to work with you.

Mr. Pei, you're really thoughtful about these things.

Well, I'm here for business after all.

It's what I should do.

By the way,

I know very little about you,

Mr. Xiao,

and I really don't know what you like.

I hope you don't mind?

Mr. Pei, let's skip the small talk.

Since we're working together,

let's focus on efficiency

and start the meeting.

I have no objections to today's agenda.

Zhuling will offer

the list of building material suppliers

and their qualification reports to your company

as soon as possible.

Good.

Then we'll wait for Zhuling's submission.

There's one more thing.

Mr. Xie mentioned

that before the studio and Zhuling

formally sign the contract,

we need to submit our financial statements from the past year respectively

to Lyman for review

so as to ensure transparency in our cooperation.

We've already submitted our financial statement.

Please submit yours soon as well, Mr. Pei.

No problem.

Well,

if there's nothing else,

let's conclude today's meeting.

How about

I treat everyone

to a meal?

We have many more meetings to hold,

so we'll have to pass.

Alright,

I will leave you to it then.

Let's exchange WeChat contacts

for future collaboration.

How about this?

I'll create a group chat

for the designers to add you.

No problem.

Mr. Pei,

I've created the group chat,

and all the designers have added you.

Okay.

Ms. Hu,

I've added you.

We couldn't have lunch together today.

Hope we can have a chance next time.

Take care, Mr. Pei.

This time, you did a great job

on the studio's background check.

It's my duty, Mr. Pei.

However,

regarding Ms. Hu's background check,

I couldn't find much information.

She?

You don't need to investigate her.

♪ I saw the tram driving under the sunset ♪

♪ Like walking into a pause in a summer ♪

Good morning,

Mr. Xiao.

Ms. Hu.

♪ At this moment, the sunset is gentle ♪

♪ I look up and press the shutter ♪

♪ I take a piece of cloud from your city as a memory ♪

♪ Looking at the people in skyscrapers leaving work ♪

♪ Leaving a hurried silhouette for the dusk ♪

Mr. Xiao,

I've checked today's schedule.

There are no other meetings at the moment.

♪ Talking about random topics ♪

Is there any arrangement

that I haven't been updated on?

♪ Waiting for the traffic light at dusk ♪

♪ To the left or to the right, not about eternity ♪

I'll arrange it later.

Okay.

♪ I'm missing you so much ♪

♪ And wondering what kind of life you're living right now ♪

♪ I can only hear about your recent life through gossip ♪

♪ We pass by one another in the bustling streets ♪

♪ Life is pushing us into the paths yet unknown ♪

Dad,

I'm home.

I heard from Shen Jie

that Lyman wants the financial statement of Zhuling from the past year.

Yes.

Mr. Xie knows

my relationship with Xiao Zhiyu.

If the studio and Zhuling want to collaborate,

we need to provide financial reports for Lyman to review.

After all, they need to monitor the safety of project funds.

It's a reasonable request.

This is my fault.

I should have reported to you first.

Securing the Lyman's project is the priority.

I'll tell Shen Jie

to send you the financial report.

Okay.

I'll go upstairs first.

Mr. Xiao.

Zhuling has replied

that their financial statement will be sent to Lyman 2 days late.

There's something else I need to discuss with you.

According to the preliminary cooperation process,

we need to send a liaison representative

to the construction site managed by Zhuling

to conduct a construction management inspection.

Afterward, Zhuling will provide

a complete list of suppliers

for us to recommend.

As for the liaison,

Mr. Pei

specifically wants Hu Xiu to follow up.

Mr. Pei has been paying a lot of attention to Hu Xiu lately.

But if you think there's any issue,

I can find a way to decline

and send someone else instead.

No,

let her go.

Recently,

she's put in quite a lot of effort

looking for suppliers.

She's very familiar with each one's situation.

She is the best choice.

Indeed.

Regardless of how Pei Zhen treats her,

we shouldn't ignore her contributions.

Otherwise, it would be unfair to her.

Besides,

she can handle it well.

Since she joined the company,

her capabilities have been self-evident to everyone.

Zhou Yan from D Studio has replied,

agreeing to let Ms. Hu

handle the follow-up work.

Director Shen?

The Chairman is also here today?

Director Shen.

Mr. Pei.

Did something happen?

No.

It's just that these documents are a bit tricky to work on.

Nothing serious.

Mr. Pei,

Chairman Pei just instructed me

to sort out the financial report

and give it to you.

However,

you'll need to wait a few days.

okay.

Go ahead with your work.

[Chairman's Office]

Hu Xiu.

I'm assigning you to coordinate with Zhuling.

Later,

you'll go with Mr. Pei to inspect Zhuling's construction site.

Well,

will Hu Xiu be going alone?

What about me?

One person is enough.

Besides,

Mr. Pei specifically requested

Hu Xiu to coordinate with him.

What's all the fuss about?

You don't have enough work to do

and want to work overtime?

Both Mr. Xiao and I

trust your work skills completely.

Do your best.

If there's anything inappropriate

from Mr. Pei's side,

let me know immediately.

Good luck.

Hu Xiu,

I've noticed something.

Mr. Pei treats you

quite differently.

No.

Yes!

Sun told us last time

that at the Lyman's cocktail party,

Mr. Pei specifically invited you to dance.

You two looked like a perfect match.

Wait, why are you giving me away?

Sun Yifei.

I've finished reviewing the materials for you.

You're just way too idle.

Hey, but what I said is backed by evidence.

During the meeting that day,

Mr. Pei gave us gifts, right?

He was giving very formal gifts to the rest of us.

Yep.

But when it came to you,

it was chocolate.

How sweet and romantic.

Right?

Isn't it still sitting at your desk?

You quite value it, don't you?

And you put it on the left side,

the closest to your heart.

Value it? Nonsense!

I put it there,

so everyone can share it.

Come on.

L-Let me share it with you all.

There's chocolate to eat!

-Then give me one. -I want one.

That's not what I meant.

I saw you laughing heartily just now.

I won't give any to you two either.

Here, catch it.

We're celebrating our store's second anniversary.

Here's a customized gift for you.

We specifically asked a designer to design it.

It's exclusive to our store.

Here you are.

You can put it in your café.

Happy second wedding anniversary.

I was charging my phone in your car earlier

and forgot to take my cable.

When can you return it to me?

It's only charged to 60 percent.

Can you stay longer next time?

It's said that unplugging your phone before it's fully charged

affects the battery life.

Chi Xin.

Do you remember her?

At the networking event back then,

Chi Xin specifically came over

to add Guangming on WeChat.

Guangming refused her immediately.

Later, she came to me

and asked me to give her his WeChat.

Go get some more sleep.

It's still early.

No way.

I thought of some new desserts last night.

I need to give them a try at the shop today.

Why am I feeling so drowsy?

You did that on purpose, didn't you?

I'm helping you wake up.

That monitoring system you developed is

actually pretty good.

There's a project we're planning to launch

that's similar to what you're doing.

Let's talk about it in person later.

You didn't eat much.

Senior, I'll be there shortly.

I've brought all the project materials.

What's wrong?

Just a spam text.

Senior,

you made me come all this way

just to be your driver?

Let's find a place

to discuss the project.

My client is back from Germany

and wants to explore Shanghai's snack shops.

Are you free to join us?

Yes, I'm free.

I submitted my resignation today.

That's great.

Now you can focus on our project.

Honey, what brings you here?

Should we go to the double-rice cake store or the pan-fried bun restaurant first?

I haven't had carbs like these in ages.

The project is going so smoothly.

Don't you think I deserve a little reward?

Honey,

I was suddenly invited to a business dinner tonight.

Get some rest early.

I just saw many people still waiting outside.

You must've lined up for quite a while for this restaurant, huh?

It's nothing.

I really appreciate your help with this project.

Hello, sir.

Here's your receipt.

It's 1,314 yuan in total.

Okay.

Also,

today is our store's second anniversary.

This is a special customized gift for you.

Second anniversary?

Honey?

You didn't go to the shop today?

I-I didn't sleep well.

I want to get some rest at home.

Did I wake you up when I came home

this morning?

Are you going to the office today?

Yes, I'm leaving now.

Go get some more sleep.

I'm off.

Sir,

I called this taxi.

Please follow that car in front closely.

Okay.

Sleeping in this late,

you haven't eaten yet, huh?

Thanks.

Your lunch break is really long.

Thanks to you.

I told my boss I was coming out for work,

so he let me go.

After all these meetings this morning,

my battery has been running low.

If I didn't come out for some fresh air,

I'd shut down.

Take it for recharging.

Just this?

This is what I call recharging.

Zhuling's financial statement

hasn't been sent to Lyman yet.

They said it would be delayed by 2 more days.

Zhuling is a large enterprise

with complex finances.

It's understandable.

Then I'll follow up on this.

Hu Xiu went out

to inspect Zhuling's construction site with Mr. Pei.

Ms. Hu,

can't get a taxi again?

Mr. Pei,

weren't we supposed to meet at the construction site?

I had some things to handle nearby.

Since it's on my way anyway,

let's go together.

[We're calling 7 types of cars for you.]

Thank you, Mr. Pei.

To avoid being late,

I'll gladly accept your offer.

Coffee.

Mr. Pei, you've been waiting for me for a while, right?

Why do you say that?

The coffee isn't even hot anymore.

It's fine.

It's only been about half an hour.

It's rare for you to wait for someone, Mr. Pei.

Then I won't refuse your kindness.

Thank you for treating me.

When I suggested you as the liaison,

I thought Xiao Zhiyu wouldn't agree.

Since we're going to work together,

there will surely be

plenty of coordination work.

Mr. Pei, you don't need to go to such trouble,

picking me up and dropping me off.

Seems like you want to draw the line with me again, Ms. Hu.

Yes, of course.

I don't want to become part of office gossip.

What gossip?

They say

you specifically requested me to coordinate with you

because you're into me.

It's fine. Don't worry.

Well, then,

what do you think?

Mr. Pei,

I know my place.

I know

your focus has never been on me,

but on Xiao Zhiyu.

What makes you say that?

Mr. Pei, your time is too valuable

to waste on insignificant people or things.

As a nobody,

the only reason I caught your attention

must be my relationship with Xiao Zhiyu.

You used me to probe him,

wanted to provoke him through me,

and smeared him in front of me.

I couldn't figure it out before.

It was just business competition.

Why were you targeting him so much?

But after learning about your family matters

and the relationship between you two,

it finally made some sense.

Seems like I'm a villain

in your eyes, Ms. Hu.

I just want to do my job well.

What about Xiao Zhiyu?

Does he also see you

as just an ordinary employee?

Yes, of course.

Mr. Xiao

respects his employees.

He wouldn't deprive

any employee of work opportunities

due to the current conflicts between you two.

So, Mr. Pei,

please don't use me

as a tool in your family infighting.

I never realized before

that you're so blunt, Ms. Hu.

Do you feel offended, Mr. Pei?

I'm just surprised.

You used to work as a GM assistant.

I thought you would be someone diplomatic

and cautious in handling things.

My idea of being diplomatic isn't

carefully crafting lies,

but rather

speaking the truth politely.

It seems that I don't know you very well.

Well, that being the case,

let's formally get to know each other today.

Mr. Pei,

we'll be working side by side from now on.

I hope that between us,

there can be less pretense

and more sincerity,

so we can get this project done perfectly.

Sounds good.

Here they come.

Mr. Pei,

welcome.

Supervisor Xu.

Thank you for your work.

Let me introduce you.

This is Supervisor Xu from Zhuling,

in charge of the project engineering.

Hello, Supervisor Xu.

I'm Hu Xiu, an assistant designer from D Studio.

Ms. Hu, welcome to inspect our site.

You're too kind.

Zhuling's construction sites

have always set the standard in the industry.

I'm actually here to learn from you.

Mr. Pei needs to get changed.

He puts a set of clothes here

as he comes here to inspect every day.

For convenience.

You come here every day?

Seems like you don't

know me very well, either.

Take your time.

I'll take Ms. Hu there first.

Come on.

This way, please.

Let's go.

Ms. Hu,

let me give you a brief introduction.

This construction site is

♪ Think about you ♪

currently

one of our largest sites under construction.

♪ Care about you ♪

♪ Goodnight to you ♪

♪ All night long for you ♪

♪ Think about you ♪

♪ Care about you ♪

♪ Goodnight to you ♪

♪ All night long for you ♪

♪ Think about you ♪

♪ Care about you ♪

♪ Goodnight to you ♪

♪ All night long for you ♪

♪ Think about you ♪

♪ Care about you ♪

♪ Goodnight to you ♪

♪ All night long for you ♪

The external elevators

and the material hoists.

The safety gates of these unloading platforms

must be closed according to regulations.

We can't be careless.

Don't worry, Mr. Pei.

Yes, you remind us of it every time you come.

I'm keeping a close eye on it.

There won't be any slip-ups.

Familiarity breeds neglect.

These reminders can never be repeated enough.

There cannot be any accidents on site.

Safety is our bottom line.

Understood.

Yes.

You may get back to work now.

Please rest assured, Mr. Pei.

Ms. Hu.

What is it?

Did you notice any problems?

Nope.

Zhuling really lives up to its reputation.

What reputation?

Everyone says

Zhuling's construction sites

have the most standardized management

and the best safety measures.

Isn't it the most basic principle

to ensure workers' safety?

If only every construction site could follow this.

What?

Did you encounter any problems

with your previous projects, Ms. Hu?

It was about my dad.

He used to be a lighting engineer,

responsible for lighting installations in many large venues.

He was injured in a construction accident.

It happened many years ago.

Accidents at construction sites are

always life-threatening.

Although your father was injured,

he actually lucked out given the situation.

But as long as one is alive,

there is hope.

Mr. Xiao,

I'm clocking out.

Well...

Is Hu Xiu

still not done inspecting the construction site?

I just called and asked.

She said the inspection was over,

but she needed to go to Zhuling with Mr. Pei.