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[Love Between Lines]

[Episode 21]

I've finished editing the promotional copy.

I'll send it to you

to see if anything needs to be modified.

If you think everything looks good,

we can find a peak traffic time

and post it all at once tonight.

Hey, Ms. Zhao,

can you take a break for a while?

I just had an iced Americano on an empty stomach,

and my stomach is killing me.

Wait a second.

This is right up my alley.

Aren't you tired?

Tired of what?

I'm full of energy right now.

Stomach-soothing special blend.

Is this alcohol?

It's for your stomach pain.

No alcohol.

Thanks.

I was wondering,

all this work you're doing—

is it just to distract yourself?

Distract myself from what?

You're feeling emotionally empty,

so you're finding other things to fill the void.

So in your eyes,

I'm the kind of person

who feels empty without a man and romance?

No, that's not what I meant.

Look, before,

you were always very family-oriented.

But now you've suddenly become a workaholic.

That's why I asked.

Relax.

I'm not upset.

I don't think your impression of me is wrong either.

Tell you what,

you can keep an eye on me

and see how dedicated I can be,

how long I can keep it up,

and whether it's just a passing phase to distract myself.

Sounds good.

By the way,

in your eyes,

what kind of person am I?

A spoiled rich kid?

A playboy?

Or maybe

a tech genius?

None of those.

None of them?

Then what?

You're just

a

virgin.

Vir...

Since I was young,

from America to China,

I've had...

had countless girlfriends.

If you don't believe me, ask anyone in my circle.

Every time I get a new car,

I also get a new girlfriend.

I...

Perfect timing.

If you don't believe me, ask him.

Zhao,

we came to help.

What's going on?

May I ask,

how many times have you seen Mr. Gong change his car?

If not 10, at least 8 cars.

See?

How could I lie to you?

You've misjudged me.

Have you ever seen

a woman in his passenger seat?

Never.

You...

No, well,

this is a misunderstanding.

I...

Well, I

prefer not to bring female companions to meet them,

you know?

One must

maintain some mystery...

Exactly. Mystery.

Stop pretending with me.

None of you understand.

In our circle,

we need

to maintain a certain image.

Don't act like that.

You're not helping me.

I'm just telling the truth.

That's the image I have

carefully crafted and maintained for over 10 years.

Over 10 years?

You're quite dedicated.

The club's

most skilled veteran actor. That's you.

Fine, fine.

You're all ganging up on me,

aren't you?

-Yes. -Yes.

I...

Cheers.

Come on.

Give me a break.

Put it down.

How are the project receivables

I asked you to follow up on coming along?

Some should come through early next week.

However,

it might not meet your requirements.

I understand.

Let's fill the gap first.

What if...

Let's do it this way.

Go.

Please take more photos for us.

This is our coffee. Try it.

Thanks for your support.

Thank you.

Here.

This is our coffee.

Give it a try.

Try it.

These photos look great.

Come on, try our coffee.

Remember to tag our location

when you post them.

You're really good-looking.

You should have him take photos here

with our logo.

He looks even better.

Remember to tag our location after taking photos.

No problem.

Thank you.

Our collaboration event will last for one month.

If you're interested,

you can follow our official account.

This is the updated...

Excuse me, please make way.

Excuse me.

Each beverage...

Coffee's here.

Chief Feng,

yours.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Thanks.

You're welcome.

Thank you.

Perfect Partners.

What would you like to drink?

I'd like a hot Rongcheng Snowy Night.

Okay.

A hot Rongcheng Snowy Night.

What about you?

Perfect Partners.

The shop is really busy.

Do you still have time to come?

I have a last-minute meeting.

I probably won't make it.

You can each take

a postcard.

Just a moment.

Okay.

Take it easy. Have you burnt yourself?

It's fine. It's fine.

Hello, who ordered the flower baskets?

Who sent these?

[Wish Regard & ME event a great success] [Pei Zhen]

Just put them outside for me.

Okay.

Behind that standee.

Got it.

Thank you.

Mr. Pei.

I saw Ms. Zhao's post on social media.

I happen to be free today,

so I came to join the fun.

The flowers you sent are beautiful.

Thank you on behalf of Zhao.

You...

I spilled coffee just now.

I'll take you to see her.

Mr. Pei is here.

He brought you flowers.

Mr. Pei,

your presence is more than enough.

There was no need to bring anything.

For an event like this,

you need some ceremony.

Thank you, really.

Excuse me, I'd like to order.

Okay.

Mr. Pei, I need to attend to something.

Hu Xiu, please look after him for me.

No problem. Go ahead.

Okay.

This

is the themed board game

specially designed

by Regard for the collaboration event.

So is this board game design

related to the murder mystery game?

Of course it is.

It's derived from the murder mystery game.

Look at these 4 main characters.

They're from the murder mystery game.

Why is Pei Zhen here?

I don't have enough time to clean all this up.

Can you check if the hygiene is okay?

For example, if there are 6 people today,

whoever loses has to drink coffee?

Your stepbrother is also here for the event.

Mr. Xiao.

It's your first time

in Dynamism.

How do you like it?

Never mind.

I'm gonna do it later.

Mr. Pei.

Do you need the restroom?

The men's room is inside.

I came to find you.

What's this?

A silk scarf.

Put it on.

Isn't this spot dirty?

Where did you get this from?

I had it delivered from the mall.

Just arrived.

Gaining followers so quickly.

Look how happy you are.

So, Ms. Zhao,

should you buy me a cup of coffee?

Gong Huaicong,

thank you for today.

Your promotion today is really effective.

Just one day and I've gained so many followers.

At this rate,

I should reach about 50,000 followers in a month.

You know,

you seem pretty careless usually,

but when working together,

you're quite responsible

and make people feel at ease.

Well...

Well...

That's an exaggeration.

I'm serious.

This event

is a success thanks to you.

Actually,

you have quite a talent for management,

and on top of that,

you know some technical stuff.

I believe your club

will definitely get better and better.

Well, I've been busy here all day,

and I should get back to check on the club.

I'll head out now.

Take care.

It's fine.

Why is he being so shy now?

Walking without watching where you're going.

Are you sleepwalking?

I was taking a photo of the moon for you.

I was about to send it to you

when you showed up.

You still need to watch where you're going.

Why are you angry?

Did Pei Zhen come today?

How did you know?

That's what he gave you?

You don't like it?

It's too ugly

and doesn't suit you at all.

No, I think it looks nice.

I really like it.

Come here.

Stop messing around.

This isn't from Pei Zhen.

It's a custom napkin from Zhao's shop.

If someone thinks it's too ugly

and unsuitable,

then I won't wear it.

You're deliberately teasing me.

Are you playing with me?

I'm not.

Are you playing with me?

I'm not.

Are you playing with me?

No.

Are you?

I'm losing my balance.

Are you playing with me?

Will you dare to do it again?

I won't dare.

I won't.

Look.

Don't we look just like

a compass at this moment?

Compass?

Then try drawing a circle.

Draw a circle?

Don't move.

Stay still.

I won't move.

It doesn't really look like one.

Come.

Yes?

Come here.

♪ I moved closer to you, and you moved closer to me ♪

What are you doing?

Drawing a circle.

♪ It felt as if two lonely islands had finally ♪

♪ Held hands and slipped into the flow of time together ♪

♪ I won't wander anymore ♪

Stop right there.

I heard you took the company accounts.

What are you going to do?

As the general manager of the company,

don't I have the right to review these?

Mr. Pei,

thank you for your kindness,

but I can't accept this.

It's just a scarf.

My 300-yuan shirt

really doesn't match such a high-end scarf.

Mr. Pei,

some things are too valuable.

I can't appreciate fine things.

It would be a waste to give it to me.

Are you full?

Thank you for the meal, Mr. Xiao.

Glad you enjoyed it.

Then I'll wash the dishes.

No need.

I'll clean up.

How thoughtful.

After all, I stood you up earlier today.

I should make it up to you.

Well...

Can I look around your living room?

I was too nervous last time I was here.

I didn't get a chance to look around properly.

Go ahead.

I'll join you in a minute.

Can you play the piano?

No.

My dad gave this to me when I was young.

Unfortunately,

I was naughty

and slacked off when learning piano.

Later...

This piano is well-maintained.

It's even tuned regularly.

I asked my uncle in China to keep it for me,

and I moved it here after returning to Shanghai.

So...

Would you like to learn?

You know how?

I know a little bit.

Would you like to try?

In the future,

I'll teach you how to play the piano, okay?

Then I'm counting on you,

Ms. Hu.

Come.

Is everything okay between you and Zhen?

I've noticed these days,

he doesn't eat with us anymore.

Don't be too hard on him sometimes.

What problems could there be between father and son?

Then,

could there be some issue at work?

No.

No?

Could it be because of that girl?

What girl?

Nothing. Let's eat.

Looks like we don't have to work overtime today.

Last time was just an accident.

What kind of job requires overtime every day?

However...

Don't you think Lyman's feedback process this time

is ridiculously slow?

Our studio is already done,

but Forma still needs more time.

Forma is a big company after all.

The process may be more complicated.

That's true.

Okay.

See you later.

I'll send you the location on your phone.

Mr. Xiao.

Why are you here?

Mr. Pei left his lunch box here before.

I was wondering if you could

return it for me.

Mr. Pei probably doesn't need this lunch box back.

Yes,

but no matter what,

I think it should be returned.

If it's inconvenient for you,

then I'll just...

Call a FlashEx service to send it to Forma.

Fine.

Give it to me.

I'll take care of it.

Zhao asked me to go to her shop after work.

What about you?

I have an appointment,

so I won't be going.

I'm leaving.

Running so fast.

Zhiyu.

Uncle Xu.

Look.

Huang Yide.

The owner of Xinde Building Materials.

He's in the cement and concrete business.

He is the owner of that company

Pei Kanghua is desperate to terminate

the contract with.

Judging by his build,

he looks a bit like that person from back then.

This person's age

is about the same as Pei Kanghua's.

He speaks with a Nancheng accent.

Nancheng accent?

Rest assured.

I promise,

everything we just discussed

will die with me.

Good that you understand.

Then I...

The accent and build both match up.

He must be the one from back then.

This Mr. Huang

is in the cement and concrete business.

His factory has been poorly managed these years.

The fact that it's still running

must be thanks to Pei Kanghua's support.

Logically speaking,

Pei Kanghua terminating their contract

shouldn't be good news.

But this Mr. Huang

seems quite spirited.

I checked and found

that during the period when the contract was terminated,

he just took an order

to supply materials for a reservoir dam project.

A reservoir dam?

That's a huge contract.

His factory can't handle it at all.

He's added a lot of new equipment.

Must be expanding production.

Talk about biting off more than you can chew.

Zhiyu,

what's our next move?

I want to take a gamble.

Zhao.

You've been checking these accounts for an hour now.

Can't help it.

Business has been too good lately.

Someone

is just obsessed with money.

Gong Huaicong,

if you're tired,

just go home

and get some sleep.

Sleeping is so boring.

We've been working so hard for so long.

Don't you think

we deserve to reward ourselves?

What are you planning now?

I was thinking

we should go out this weekend.

Find a place with nice scenery

and have a good rest.

My treat.

Think about it.

When was the last time you had

a really good time?

No way.

I'll invite Hu Xiu.

No problem.

How about this?

Ask Hu Xiu to invite Xiao too.

Alright.

Time to go.

Let's go.

Are you home?

Yes, I am.

Get some rest early.

By the way,

are you free this weekend?

Yes, I am.

What's up?

I want to go to Zhejiang for fun.

For 2 days and one night.

Don't you want to go?

Okay.

Okay.

He said okay.

Good night.

Xiao Zhiyu.

Let's go.

And...

Why are you here?

Hu Xiu.

You didn't tell Xiao

that the four of us were going out together?

I guess I didn't mention it.

I have to call you out on this.

Who do you have to call out?

Me.

Look at me.

It's all my fault.

I'm to blame.

I didn't tell you.

Now I understand

why you've been managing the club all this time.

Why?

You're quick to grovel.

Perfect for the service industry.

Hey,

do you really need that much sunscreen?

Even the sun outside isn't as harsh as your words.

Sunscreen is something

you need to apply all year round.

If you don't understand, just keep quiet.

How could I not understand?

Of course, I understand.

UV rays are present all year round,

right?

I even know about that thing,

the SPF, sun protection factor.

Yes, yes, yes.

You know best.

You know everything.

Mr. Know-it-all.

No,

I just didn't expect

that you would be so...

I can't bear to watch.

Hello,

are you checking in?

Yes.

What room types do you have available now?

I'd like spacious rooms

with a nice view.

Certainly.

How many nights will you be staying?

Just one night.

Okay.

We currently have

suites and rooms with views available.

How many rooms do you need?

How would you like to arrange your room as a couple?

How about I get you one room together?

Xiu and I will be fine with one suite.

Okay.

Then let's book 2 more rooms with a view.

Very well, Sir.

Here.

The hotel's scenic park and recreational facilities

are complimentary for all our guests.

Have a pleasant stay.

Great, thank you.

Here.

Let's go out and have a look around later.

Sure. We'll drop off our luggage first

♪ Life lays out the outline of my scenes ♪

and then meet downstairs.

Okay.

See you soon.

Okay.

♪ The last act was a monologue in a dream ♪

♪ And in the next, I wander through the city's noise ♪

This Ferris wheel should give us a view of the entire lake.

♪ So many arrivals that turned out to be nothing ♪

Want to go up and take a look?

Sure.

Let's go.

♪ I'm counting the beats of the clock ♪

Let's go, come on.

♪ I can't tell which platform is for leaving or returning ♪

The view must be great up there.

Let's take a ride together.

There are still seats available.

♪ Until you walk toward me ♪

Now is the time

for them to stay alone.

Understand?

♪ And my breath softens ♪

♪ I forget every absurd line ♪

Look.

We can already see the lake.

♪ Because of you ♪

It's beautiful.

Look at those mountains covered in mist

♪ All those postures, it turns out you were not part of my story ♪

and surrounded by clouds.

You're blocking my view.

Let go.

I'll stay still.

♪ This question is so simple and plain, but hard for me to explain ♪

♪ Why is this feeling so foreign yet reliable? ♪

What's this?

It's for you.

♪ We brushed past each other under the trees in my dream ♪

When did you...

♪ After waking, petals cover the balcony ♪

I prepared it before coming here,

♪ If love's an agreed accident, I imagine you in every alternate universe ♪

but never found the right moment to give it to you.

Do you like it?

♪ Whoosh, in the cycle of memories ♪

♪ I lost the voice of reason ♪

It's nice.

♪ Lay bare all the flaws, then gentle grace befalls ♪

Look.

♪ I travel through the four seasons and sea of people ♪

♪ And fall into this anticipation called "you" ♪

♪ Because of you ♪

♪ So you're beside the story written by fate ♪

♪ Oh, okay ♪

♪ Oh, okay ♪

♪ Oh, okay ♪

♪ Oh, okay ♪

♪ Oh, okay ♪

♪ Oh, okay, my love ♪

Give me some water.

I bought grapefruit flavor.

♪ It turns out you're my exception ♪

This is my favorite flavor.

You're sweating.

Drink this to hydrate yourself.

Atmosphere.

Atmosphere.

Where do you want to go later?

♪ Under streetlights, I grow tired again ♪

♪ Where did she go tonight? ♪

♪ I don't really know why ♪

♪ At the edge of the road ♪

♪ In the crowd, in the night ♪

Don't move.

♪ Who hasn't paid the price and still fell down ♪

♪ Stay with me tonight, look at the starlights ♪

♪ Even when life feels absurd like a stage ♪

♪ Every step feels so hard ♪

♪ But in this world there's always someone ♪

Stop here for a moment.

♪ Who starts again like I do now? ♪

There are so many coins here.

Wishes made here must come true.

Only one left.

Remember what you said during Spring Festival?

About having a wish you wanted to fulfill?

♪ Stay with me tonight, look at the starlights ♪

♪ Even when life feels absurd like a stage ♪

♪ Every step feels so hard ♪

♪ But in this world there's always someone ♪

♪ Who starts again just like I am ♪

Xiao.

I don't mean to interrupt your private time.

Felix will be video conferencing with me soon.

We need to discuss the new instance dungeon's

virtual reality effects.

I'm having trouble deciding.

I need your judgment on this.

Okay.

I'll head back right away.

Work stuff?

Club business.

Let's go.

You go ahead with your work.

Okay.

I'll come find you as soon as I'm done.

No rush.

I'll just walk around near the hotel.

I haven't been to many places.

Are you going alone?

I'll go with Zhao.

Don't worry.

Alright.

Alright, Felix.

Let's proceed as Mr. Xiao just suggested.

I look forward to your landing.

No problem.

-Bye. -Bye.

Shall we go eat together later?

Yes.

I booked a restaurant downstairs.

It's perfect timing to go now.

Where is Hu Xiu?

I didn't see her.

I thought she was with you.

You guys go to the restaurant first.

I'll go out and look for her.

Something happened at the observatory.

Really?

I'm telling you,

the ambulance is already here.

Excuse me.

Where did you say something happened?

The observatory.

Okay. Thanks.

I heard someone fell down.

What happened?

Exactly, covered in blood.

No way.

The person can be saved, right?

Is this suicide?

No way. It must be an accident.

I'm not going to the hospital!

Can you help me call her?

Please?

I don't want to break up!

I don't want to break up!

I'm begging you!

I don't want to break up!

Can you call her for me?

I'm begging you!

I'm not going to the hospital!

Can you? Please?

I'm begging you!

♪ Close your eyes for me ♪

♪ Don't rush to wake up ♪

♪ Let the night pass more slowly ♪

♪ Will you stay with me? ♪