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[Love Between Lines]

[Episode 24]

Mom.

Your hands felt so cold to touch.

I'll get you some hot water.

Don't bother.

Come outside with me for a moment.

Where is he?

I don't know.

Maybe he went home.

Stop lying to me.

He arranged this hospital room, didn't he?

How long have you been together?

If it weren't for seeing this document today,

your dad wouldn't have gotten so angry.

He also wouldn't have rushed out

this late at night to find you at your place.

He was so furious that

he got hit by a car while crossing the street

after getting out of his car.

I...

What were those documents?

What did Mrs. Hu mean

by what she just said?

Back then,

when did you...

leave Shanghai

and go to America?

On the night of the accident,

my father passed away.

After a hasty funeral,

I was sent away.

At that time,

my father never woke up,

just like today.

Xiao Zhiyu.

I don't blame you

for hiding the truth from me.

It's just that...

I shouldn't have fallen for you.

W-What do you mean?

Back then, my father was

the lighting engineer

of Xincheng Stadium.

♪ Midnight ♪

♪ I see stars fly ♪

♪ As they fall to Earth ♪

♪ Lighting up this moment ♪

My father and his construction team

♪ You outshine the stars ♪

were trapped under the rubble.

♪ And hold them in your palm ♪

Back then, I waited for him to wake up,

♪ Now we've made a way ♪

just like how I did today.

♪ Now we're at the edge ♪

But after waking up,

♪ Tomorrow and today ♪

everything changed.

♪ Now in every way ♪

♪ The world draws still ♪

♪ I wish for you ♪

♪ I wish for you ♪

♪ Look up at the moon and reach for my hand ♪

♪ Oh I wish for you ♪

♪ I've been always chasing ♪

♪ Facing every moment, time after time ♪

♪ You bring me to life again ♪

♪ Again ♪

[Attestation: This certifies that Xiao Zhiyu, a resident of my jurisdiction, was formerly known as Qin Xiaoyi.]

♪ I wish for you ♪

♪ I wish for you ♪

♪ Look up at the moon and reach for my hand ♪

♪ Oh I wish for you ♪

Hello.

[The number you've dialled is...]

[Huang Yide]

Has Huang Yide

tried to contact me recently?

Chairman Pei,

Mr. Huang hasn't been here.

As you instructed,

we've blocked his calls, texts,

and emails.

[Building Materials Purchase and Supply Contract]

Find Huang Yide for me immediately.

How many days will

this SIM card last?

This one?

Five days,

with 7GB data.

It's a pretty good deal.

7GB, huh?

Want to get one?

Are you out of your mind?

Kanghua.

Kanghua.

Have you heard about

Zhiyu's situation?

Why was this matter suddenly exposed?

What should we do?

Don't worry.

I've already hired people to suppress the attention.

I didn't wake you because I didn't want you to worry.

Rest assured,

I'll handle this matter.

I've kept it hidden for so many years.

I thought it was all behind me,

and that no one would ever mention it again.

Things are different now.

Information spreads quickly online.

Zhiyu is so outstanding.

This was bound to be exposed sooner or later.

You're not wearing enough.

Go put on another layer.

Morning, Dad,

Mrs. Xiao.

I need to check on how Zhiyu's doing.

I'm fine.

[Outpatient]

It's nothing serious.

All vital signs

are normal too.

It's just that for today,

the wound will hurt more than yesterday.

He'll need painkillers.

Okay.

Alright, get some rest.

Okay.

Thank you, doctor.

Thanks.

Have a seat, Mom.

You've been up all night too.

Go home and get some sleep.

I'm not tired.

But I really do need to make a trip home.

We didn't pack anything for this hospitalization.

Xiaorou will be here soon.

She'll keep you company for a while.

I'll head home first.

I understand.

Everything will be okay.

Uncle Hu will be fine.

Zhao.

I'm going back to get some things.

Could you keep an eye on things here?

Don't worry.

Take it easy.

I'll be off.

Take care.

Is there an emergency at the company?

Wait.

Our boss has been exposed in such a big scandal.

Isn't that urgent enough?

So, the urgent matter you mentioned is just some gossip?

No, that's not it.

Early this morning,

many clients came asking questions.

They want to know if the rumors about Mr. Xiao are true.

This scandal has created quite a stir.

We definitely need to respond.

And of all times, Mr. Xiao disappeared at this critical moment.

Even Ms. Zhou had called me directly.

Sun.

I need to take a few days off.

I'm taking care of my father at the hospital.

I'll need to brief you on some matters.

Where are you going?

I'll give you a ride.

No need.

With all that's going on, why are you still here?

Haven't you seen the online discourse?

You're more important right now.

So where are you going?

I'll give you a ride.

No need.

Since you're so eager to drive me...

Fine.

I need to go to my parents' house.

We're here.

Come with me for a bit.

The man next to my father

is the lightning crew's foreman,

Uncle Han Chuan.

He's three years younger than my father.

My father treats him

like his own brother.

He took him along looking for projects,

and even found him dates.

Uncle Han often came to our home.

His cooking was delicious.

Every time he brought food,

I could eat nearly an extra bowl.

My dad's signature dishes

were all learned from Uncle Han.

He was really good at cooking fish.

That year,

my dad took on the stadium's

lighting project.

Uncle Han's wife was pregnant then.

He had originally planned

to take time off.

But in order to help my dad,

he still joined him in the end.

All those happy days

ended on that day.

I was only 4 or 5 years old then.

The reason I know all this so clearly

is because for over twenty years,

my dad has kept talking about him,

mentioning him again and again.

It's almost like

as long as we remember Uncle Han,

he never really left us.

Every year,

our family will visit his grave,

rain or shine.

My dad has always felt guilty.

He has never forgotten the past,

nor did he ever forget

that accident.

But last night,

because of me,

he was deeply hurt again.

I had you bring me here

just to tell you all this.

These days

have been pure happiness.

It felt like a dream.

I felt like I had it all.

It was as though life couldn't get any better.

Sure enough,

the heavens

are still

waiting to make a mockery of me.

Xiao Zhiyu,

let's break up.

♪ Fireworks scatter across the sky ♪

♪ And the faint light in my eyes fades with them ♪

♪ Just like the end of our story ♪

♪ Who says ♪

♪ We meet just to say goodbye? ♪

♪ Who's to blame for a fate like this? ♪

♪ Walking across ♪

♪ This hollow bridge of fate ♪

♪ If you can't see the other shore, just look up ♪

♪ Only a few stars shine ♪

♪ It's true ♪

♪ I miss you ♪

♪ Hope the dream brings me to you ♪

♪ And I also know ♪

♪ The night will pass and I have to part with you ♪

♪ It's hard to accept but true ♪

♪ Hope the night brings me to you ♪

♪ And I also know ♪

♪ The dreams are false and I should forget you ♪

♪ It's hard to accept but true ♪

Dad?

Dad...

How are you feeling?

Does it hurt a lot?

Dad!

Dad.

I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry!

I'm sorry!

I'm sorry.

Don't cry.

Don't cry.

It's not your fault.

I know.

I can't force you to make any decisions.

It's just that I owe Uncle Han

far too much.

When I meet him someday,

I won't know how to explain it to him.

Xiao Zhiyu!

Hurry up!

The movie is about to start!

Hurry, hurry!

Hurry up!

Regarding the rumors circulating online,

I would like to formally address them.

My father is indeed Qin Yuze.

I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience

caused to our partners.

I promise here and now,

if there are any concerns about our cooperation,

I will personally

bear the corresponding losses.

This concludes my statement.

Thank you.

No wonder Xiao never mentions his father.

He was just a child when the accident happened.

What could he have done?

He must be having a rough time these days.

Xiao hasn't been

answering my calls these days.

Hu Xiu must know what's going on, right?

Did she tell you anything?

Or how about this?

You contact Hu Xiu,

and we'll go check on

Xiao together.

I don't have time to worry about him right now.

He's your best friend's boyfriend at the very least.

How can you be so indifferent when something like this happens?

Boyfriend?

That's questionable now.

What do you mean?

Don't tell me that

Hu Xiu is going to

dump Xiao just because of this?

This is exactly when

he needs support the most.

Is Hu Xiu really that cold-hearted?

More—

Moreover,

his father's incident happened so many years ago.

Why is Hu Xiu enforcing punishment by association?

Who's being cold-hearted?

Don't talk nonsense if you don't know any better.

Anyway, Xiao hasn't done anything wrong.

And Hu Xiu has done nothing wrong either.

Get out of here.

Don't get in the way of my business.

How annoying.

W-Why should I leave?

I came here for coffee.

Who asked you to speak for him?

What's going on?

Are you going to punish me with him too?

Yes.

You are...

Mr. Xiao, you're here.

Good morning.

Morning, Mr. Xiao.

Good morning, Mr. Xiao.

Mr. Xiao,

will you be attending the design meeting this morning?

Here are the preliminary plans for several projects.

You can take a look before the meeting.

Well then...

Mr. Xiao, I will leave you to it.

I'm sorry.

You always catch people by surprise.

After working with you for so long,

I've gotten used to it.

You haven't had a good rest these days, am I right?

Things aren't that bad right now.

Everyone is addressing and resolving

our client's questions and concerns.

We let our work speak for itself.

Projects have not yet been impacted at this time.

And you!

You've been shouldering everything by yourself,

trying to be a lone hero.

Don't forget,

you have the entire studio behind you.

Five years of understanding and trust

cannot be so easily shattered by past events.

Thank you.

What did Lyman say?

Mr. Xie said he wants to talk to you in person.

Mr. Pei.

How is your father?

The surgery was successful,

but he still can't get out of bed.

He just fell asleep.

Then I shall not go in and disturb him.

I brought him some gifts.

I've been messaging you these days,

but you didn't reply.

I was quite worried,

so I asked Ms. Zhao

and found out about your father.

Have a seat.

You aren't getting much rest these days, have you?

Your eyes are all bloodshot.

I'm just glad my father is okay.

This is a pretty good lawyer.

You can contact him to get compensation from the driver responsible.

I've already made the introductions.

No need, thank you.

The accident isn't complicated,

and the other party is being cooperative.

As for the compensation,

I can handle it myself

once my dad becomes well.

Have you seen what's

happening online?

So you and Xiao Zhiyu...

Mr. Pei, if you have questions,

please just ask directly.

About him...

I'm sorry for keeping it from you.

After all, what happened back then was quite a scandal.

His father committed suicide out of fear of punishment,

leaving behind a complete mess.

He and his mother left the country soon after.

The Pei family chose to help

out of our long-standing friendship.

But him?

He's never been appreciative

of our help.

My father and I

still harbor quite a bit of resentment.

You were kept in the dark by him.

Being upset

is only natural.

Changing his name,

hiding his past -

these weren't his decisions.

He was so young at that time.

It couldn't have been decided by him, right?

But what his father did

left a profound impact.

Even if his father had made a terrible mistake,

what does that have to do with him?

It was his father who caused your father to be disabled.

Does that not matter?

So it's true.

You knew all along.

The revelation about his background

was circulated by you, Mr. Pei, wasn't it?

What I said is just the truth.

I haven't hidden anything.

But you're far from innocent.

Take these gifts back.

My father wouldn't accept your kindness.

Mr. Xie,

whatever you plan you have,

I'll accept it.

Your father and I

met while fishing.

I had just returned to start a business

and had no connections.

Your father, however, was in his prime.

He happened to catch

the infrastructure boom in China.

There were so many opportunities.

He has always been

very generous with his help.

I had no idea

my father had such a connection with you.

He told me

that good design

gives a building its soul.

Only such buildings

can withstand the test of time.

Those words of his

had a profound impact on me.

It's no wonder I felt

his presence in you the moment I met you.

You two really do take after each other.

Your opinion

means a lot to me.

Actually,

I've been curious about

how your knowledge of Forma

seems unusually thorough.

Otherwise, how could you have detected

their financial problems in advance?

Are you...

Never mind.

I asked you here today

to let you know that

there will be no changes to Lyman's project.

While it's true I invited you today to catch up,

my decision to choose you

was never because you were someone's son.

Sun.

Hu Xiu,

the latest news is that

Lyman's project hasn't been affected.

That's great!

So,

um...

how is Mr. Xiao doing?

He came to the office,

but he didn't seem in the best of spirits.

But don't worry,

we've done exactly as you said.

When we see him, we act like nothing has happened,

we make no fuss,

and we didn't gossip behind his back.

Good.

At least he knows

that all of you are standing with him.

How are things on your end?

When will you be back at work?

I'm...

not sure yet.

Alright.

Remember to update me

with the project materials.

Project materials...

You'll have to wait as I need to go get my laptop.

Okay.

There's a girl at your place.

Mom,

please ask her to wait.

You're from Zhiyu's studio, right?

I've seen you before.

Yes.

I'm Zhiyu's mother.

I know.

Mrs. Xiao,

If there's nothing else,

I'll be going now.

Wait.

You're here to meet Zhiyu,

but he's not back yet.

Why don't you wait for him a bit longer?

No need.

I'm just here to pick something up.

By the way,

you know Zhen too, right?

We've worked together.

So you and Zhiyu are...

Mrs. Xiao, I need to go now.

Mr. Xiao, I'm here to get my laptop.

Please excuse me.

I haven't formally introduced you yet.

I've already greeted Mrs. Xiao.

Let me make a proper introduction.

This is my mother,

Xiao Wanyue.

Mom,

this is Hu Xiu.

She's the person I love.