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[Love Between Lines]

[Episode 22]

♪ Close your eyes for me ♪

♪ Don't rush to wake up ♪

♪ Let the night pass more slowly ♪

♪ Will you stay with me? ♪

♪ Don't ask for why ♪

♪ No need for words, let it be ♪

Where did you go?

You didn't answer my calls.

♪ You won't know ♪

I... I went to get some coins.

♪ I so often feel alone ♪

Well...

I...

I asked the hotel staff,

but they didn't have any.

♪ But watching you ♪

So I thought I'd take...

the shuttle bus down the mountain.

♪ How come I feel solaced ♪

But when I tried to contact you,

my phone died.

♪ Escape the world ♪

♪ Forget all things ♪

♪ Fall into a dream where love's alight ♪

♪ Please hold me tight ♪

♪ Just you and I ♪

♪ Under moonlight ♪

Although I don't know what your wish is,

♪ Away from rush just for a night ♪

♪ Let your passion shine ♪

I hope it comes true more than anyone else.

♪ Long for joy that's pure and bright ♪

♪ Oh, special night ♪

♪ We will meet tomorrow ♪

♪ I know ♪

♪ Oh, special night ♪

♪ Be with you ♪

♪ Oh, special night ♪

Okay.

I got it.

That's good.

He found her. She's fine.

You must be hungry. Let's eat first.

Hello.

You were in your room all afternoon

and didn't go out?

I was tied up with work.

What about you?

I did a lot of things too.

Like what?

I sat on the terrace,

ate some fruit the hotel delivered,

drank a little wine,

and enjoyed the breeze.

And I cleared out some photos on my phone.

Anyway,

I've never felt as relaxed

as I do today during this whole time.

Alright.

Just for this relaxed mood of yours,

let's have a proper drink later.

I booked some good wine in advance.

Since they are not coming,

it's all for the two of us.

Xiu and Xiao aren't coming?

Xiao just told me on the phone.

Where did they go?

Where are we going?

You'll know when we get there.

How did you know there's an observation deck?

I looked it up in a guide.

Looks like Mr. Xiao took this quite seriously.

Actually,

I prepared something else too.

Come here.

You looked this up in a guide too?

Are you still angry now?

Angry?

I'm not angry.

I just...

I was just scared.

When I was very little,

my dad also suddenly disappeared one day.

When I saw him again,

something already happened to him.

That's why I was a bit...

Hu Xiu.

Do you still remember the balloons

that fell on your roof that day?

Yes.

Without you,

I think I'd be like those balloons.

I don't know where I'd have drifted.

So,

don't leave me not knowing where you are.

Let me always be able to see you.

I promise you.

And I will always hold you tight.

What kind of awful wine is this?

It's way too strong.

You...

You drank a whole bottle yourself.

Of course I had to catch up.

But it really is pretty strong.

Are you two doing alright?

This is the free hangover soup offered by our hotel.

I'm sorry

for causing you trouble yesterday.

-Sorry for the trouble. -Thank you.

At this hour,

Xiu probably isn't awake yet, right?

Probably not.

What's wrong?

I didn't come back all night.

Why are you feeling guilty?

Are you worried she'll misunderstand us?

Just relax.

How could there be anything between us?

Just hurry back and sleep.

Wait, who's thinking about that?

You haven't even been in a relationship.

You and me—

of course it's impossible.

Why are you bringing this up again?

I...

You little vir...

What...

are you two doing here?

Where did you go last night?

The quilt in the room

was folded neatly.

So where did you go last night?

You slept on the sofa without a quilt?

I won't tell you.

You tell me first.

You tell me.

Where did you two go?

What did you two do?

You tell me.

If you tell me, I'll tell you.

I'm curious. You...

You tell me first.

-You tell me first. -I won't.

Let's go.

They were gossiping about us just now.

Look at them.

-Why? -Being all lovey-dovey.

We didn't say anything.

We've arrived?

This is the parking lot in your community.

Driving all day is pretty tiring,

and the fuel is low.

So I drove straight back.

Then rest early.

I'll take a taxi home.

Don't go back.

It's already so late.

Just stay here tonight.

I... I didn't bring my things...

Your luggage is in the trunk.

I'll go get a bottle of water.

Is this still your home?

Last time you came here,

I didn't prepare anything.

So I learned my lesson.

Also,

I noticed you often have stomach discomfort.

This medicine is good for your stomach.

I wanted to buy it earlier.

And don't drink icy water anymore.

I'll make you a cup of dark plum and tangerine peel tea.

It's similar to this one.

Both are good for your stomach.

I'll make you something to eat too.

Come out and eat after you freshen up.

Just make something simple.

I'll go put away my luggage.

Um...

I only brought pajamas.

I didn't bring loungewear.

You can wear mine.

There are new ones in the bedroom closet.

Go pick one.

How come I never noticed before

your clothes are this big?

If I walk around the room,

I could mop the floor with them.

There are no fresh vegetables in the fridge.

Let's make do with what we have.

Come.

Thanks.

Here, wait a second.

Why aren't you eating?

I'm not hungry.

I'm not hungry either,

but eat with me anyway.

What dishes would you like tomorrow?

I'll go buy them.

Stay here for a few more days.

Why...

Why... Why are we suddenly...

g-going to...

I...

We are already together.

So what if we live together?

Don't you agree?

Why do I feel

you inviting me here today was a setup?

I just don't want to be apart from you.

No setup.

So Mr. Xiao, when you're in love,

you're this clingy.

Where is he?

You're here.

Are you sleepy?

If you've freshened up, go to sleep first.

What's wrong?

What happened?

Nothing.

Just work-related stuff.

Don't wait for me.

Go rest first.

Don't stay up too late.

He asked me to stay,

but he's busy with work now.

You're awake.

You've already washed up and gotten ready?

I haven't brushed my teeth.

It's okay.

Fine.

I made breakfast.

Eat before you go to work.

By the way,

later,

I'll register your fingerprint.

I need to go out to handle some things today,

so I can't drive you to the company.

I'll call a car for you later.

After work, come back first.

I'll be back later.

You'll be busy all day?

Is it something very important?

Alright.

Mr. Pei.

Come in.

During the morning meeting today,

I noticed you didn't look well.

You should take some medicine.

Leave it here.

Mr. Pei.

Chairman doesn't want you involved in the company's financial matters.

Why go against him?

I'm the general manager of this company.

What happened to the company,

how many things he's hiding from me—

I need to know.

I need to think of ways to handle them.

Over the past 6 months,

the entire industry has been struggling.

The current situation at Forma

isn't your fault.

I must protect Forma.

After all...

What's up?

Someone at reception wants to see Mr. Pei,

saying she's here to return a lunchbox.

Mr. Pei,

reception said someone brought you a lunchbox.

Tell her to wait for me.

I'll be downstairs right away.

Mr. Xiao, it seems your workload

still isn't saturated enough.

You still have time to run errands for someone else.

Using returning something as an excuse to meet—

Mr. Pei, this little trick of yours

can't be more obvious.

Your plan failed,

so now you're angry?

Tell your father to stop investigating Hu Xiu.

What?

These past few days, someone has been tailing Hu Xiu.

From the studio to the area near her home,

her movements have been under surveillance.

What makes you say my father did it?

A black Buick sedan,

with the plate ending BF69H.

If you don't believe me,

you can check for yourself.

Actually, this isn't the first time

your father has done something like this.

Back when I was abroad,

right after I left the Pei family,

there were his eyes watching me.

I warned you before:

don't make Hu Xiu

pay for your wishful thinking.

Those things you did for her—

for now, I believe you did them out of sincerity.

But now,

you've seen the consequences.

Please stay away from her.

I will protect her.

Facing him—

do you dare?

Mr. Pei,

can you...

please say something?

What should... What should I do?

Follow the regulatory department's requirements.

Since the factory's emissions exceed standards,

the report against you is justified.

Just rectify it.

Well,

I'm not worried about the rectification.

For this order,

I mortgaged everything I own.

I took bank loans

to buy equipment and expand production.

I...

I even borrowed from loan sharks.

So...

So if the factory stops production,

the order falls through.

How am I supposed to pay back such a huge sum?

Such a big piece of meat was given to you,

put right at your lips, and you still starve?

I... I...

Mr. Pei,

there's a loan shark debt due soon.

Can you please show some mercy?

I've supported you for 20 years.

Even a dog

should learn to find its own food by now.

Mr. Pei.

You... really...

can't refuse to help me.

Of course I can.

Aren't you worried I'll...

Worried you'll what?

What happened 20 years ago—

I've always...

Are you threatening me?

Just with your made-up story,

you think you can threaten me?

Did I make it up?

Pei Kanghua,

you'd better not push me!

Show him out!

Mr. Huang,

please.

If you won't leave,

I can have security escort you out.

From now on,

don't let this person come in again.

Yes.

Please.

Mr. Pei, what's wrong?

Mr. Pei! Mr. Pei!

Get out of my way!

Wait, Mr. Pei!

Mr. Pei!

I'm sorry, Chairman.

Why did you send people to watch Hu Xiu?

How did you find out about her?

Was it Xiao Wanyue?

What nonsense did she say?

She is your elder.

Don't you even know basic manners?

What you do every day,

who you meet—

is there anything I don't know?

Do I need others to tell me?

Hu Xiu...

has nothing to do with me.

It's just my wishful thinking.

Dad,

can you stop sending people to bother her?

Do you think I'm putting on some act

to break you two up?

You and that girl Hu Xiu have been in contact

for quite some time.

Do you really not know

who her father is?

Too careless.

[Forma Group]

Are you blind?

Hu Xiu.

Much cuter than now.

You're back!

I haven't seen you all day.

How was your day?

Was your commute smooth?

I took taxis both ways.

Of course it was smooth.

It's just that the fare is a bit high.

I'll drive you tomorrow.

Have you had dinner?

No.

I'm at your place,

so of course I'm freeloading off you.

I want to eat what you cook.

I bought groceries.

They're in the fridge.

So that's what you really want.

By the way,

I also bought quite a few things.

Just daily necessities and such.

You don't mind, do you?

Of course I don't mind.

I like that you make yourself at home.

And I like...

that I can see you as soon as I come home.

I meant for you to carry me.

I forgot to put on slippers when I came in just now.

Let's go!

Go to the kitchen to order!

Find the slippers first.

Where are your slippers?

I... I remember I put them here.

Where?

Are they... Are they under the sofa?

You're fooling me?

That's exactly what I'm doing.

You're fooling me, huh?

You're fooling me, huh?

No tickling. No tickling!

Are you fooling me?

Are you?

Who told you to come back so late?

Come here.

Go.

Go cook.

I'm starving.

Come here. Don't run.

Hurry, I'm getting hypoglycemic.

Come here.

I'm really dizzy right now.

I need to eat. Let's go.

What are you doing in the study?

I asked you to live here,

not to work overtime.

I came to put up a photo.

A photo taken when we were out having fun?

While I was tidying up,

I saw this photo

and thought it needed a frame.

So I ordered one online.

I didn't expect it to arrive so fast.

With a frame,

the photo can be preserved longer.

So it's okay

to display it.

What do you think?

Just put it here.

I think

you look a lot like your father.

Not just in looks—

you even have a similar style.

When you have time,

tell me about your dad.

Okay.

But there's no rush.

Whenever you feel like talking,

I'll be here.

Mr. Xiao, a friend of yours is here to see you.

I asked him to wait in the lounge area.

Mr. Xiao.

What are you doing here?

It's about the new instance dungeon.

You haven't been at the club for days.

I didn't dare go to your home,

worried there might be a girl there.

Get to the point.

I have a meeting this afternoon.

Your big project is already settled.

Why are you still so busy?

Listen,

ignoring the collaboration event is one thing.

But now you're not even playing anymore.

Even without me there,

doesn't everything run just fine?

That's not the same.

Xiao,

regarding the club matters,

you still need to make the decisions.

Recently, the collaboration event

with Regard Café

has been

well received, right?

So I'm thinking,

if we introduce a new instance dungeon in the second half of the year,

should we try something new?

You decide.

You'll be in charge of the club from now on.

Wait.

I...

I'll be in charge?

Then...

you're not getting involved anymore?

What do you mean?

I...

plan to step back from the club

and stop playing.

Wait, wait.

Don't... Don't joke with me.

You... You're just quitting like that?

If you quit,

what am I supposed to do?

The club will lose its backbone.

After running it for so long,

haven't you realized

you're the backbone of this club?

I only handled design-related stuff.

Besides, the operations

are basically stable now.

You can do it.

But...

your...

your decision is too sudden.

Before, playing as an NPC

was just a way to relieve stress.

But now...

Qin Xiaoyi

shouldn't be trapped in Rongcheng anymore.

Alright then.

Since you've made up your mind,

I won't say more.

Give me some time to prepare.

Mr. Xiao.

Zhiyu,

you haven't had lunch, right?

Mom.

Hello, Mrs. Xiao.

You are...

I'm Gong Huaicong,

Xiao Zhiyu's classmate in the U.S.

We met at graduation.

I came to deliver some food.

You can eat together later.

Okay. Thank you, Mrs. Xiao.

Zhiyu,

the soup you loved last time—

I made some more.

And I brought some side dishes too.

She came to see you.

Were you happy?

I think...

I was happy.

Then don't hide what you think.

That way, others will know

what you like,

what you need,

and what you hope for.

As long as the other person cares too,

your relationship can be rebuilt quickly.

Thanks, Mom.

Xiao.

Your mom is so good to you.

I can smell it even with the lid on.

I'll take this over there first.

Zhiyu,

do you remember our neighbor in the U.S.,

Mr. Wu?

His family came to Shanghai.

They want to get both our families together.

Especially you—

you haven't seen them for years, right?

I haven't seen them since graduation.

Zhen now has someone he likes.

I also hope you'll have a companion

by your side soon.

Luna went to high school with you,

and you got along well.

You know each other's backgrounds, and you were neighbors.

You should contact her more when you have time.

Alright.

Mom, I got it.

Um...

Mr. Wu's family is staying at Meilai Hotel.

Tomorrow evening,

we'll have dinner in a private room on the second floor.

Come if you're free.

I'll be going now.

You stay seated.

Take care, Mrs. Xiao.

I'll walk you out.

This...

Stop pretending.

Um...

Luna...

Shut your mouth.

Let me tell you.

Don't mention

a single word about this to Hu Xiu.

Yes, sir.