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ADAPTED FROM JINJIANG LITERATURE CITY NOVELS

WRITTEN BY TWENTINE (ZHOU AIHUA)

"Number 1, Li Xun, of Applied Technology Class 1,"

Applied Technology Department.

Is Li Xun here?

WELCOME, NEW STUDENTS

LET YOUR DREAMS SET SAIL

Zhu Yun.

Betrayers shall go to hell.

Just consider me a betrayer.

Anyway, this sort of thing

doesn't hold me back.

It doesn't matter if I go to hell.

I have a lot of experience.

I have never loved you.

Li Xun!

What's wrong?

Did you have a nightmare?

Are you okay?

Yes.

Excuse me, miss.

Ladies and gentlemen,

welcome aboard this flight to Shanghai, China.

Our total flight time will be 13 hours.

We will arrive in the city in 2 hours.

We're almost home. Cheer up.

Xiuzhu,

why did you come back this time?

I happen to have something to do,

so I came with Zhu Yun.

By the way, my parents asked me

to bring you some gifts.

Thank you very much.

When we get visas someday,

-we will visit them. -Right.

That's great.

Okay, no problem.

-Okay, get in the car. -Okay.

At the end of last year,

another highway from Shanghai to Linyang was opened,

so the trip is faster now.

It's only about two hours.

China has changed so much.

I can't recognize these places

after being abroad for a few years.

Yes.

Tell me about it.

Yunyun, look.

A playground will be built over there.

Here we are.

Finally.

This sounds great.

You're so thoughtful.

Great.

Yunyun.

Wash it or it might make you sick.

It's fine.

You made so many dishes.

What kind of relationship are you in?

We're friends.

What kind of friends?

We're just simple friends.

What do you think?

What do you mean?

Xiuzhu is often traveling internationally.

I was busy with my work visa all year.

We rarely met up.

You're not young. You're 25 years old.

We have different things to do

at different stages in life.

We should study hard in school.

After graduation,

we should work hard and build a family.

Now that you have a stable job,

you should change your focus.

I think Xiuzhu is a good catch.

You disliked him for his poor grades.

That was when he was a kid.

But he has a good character

and he's kind and considerate.

It isn't easy

for a boy to be so kind and considerate.

HUAIJIANG PRISON MANAGEMENT BRANCH

LINXI DISTRICT

Process this certificate at the police station.

CERTIFICATE OF RELEASE

Take your possessions.

Go on.

RUICHENGXIN

CHESS AND CARDS ROOM

CHESS AND CARDS ROOM

CHESS AND CARDS ROOM

This damned kettle doesn't work.

Sir!

L&P NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

A BUSINESS INNOVATION MODEL IN THE GAME INDUSTRY

It's noisy in this old hostel.

It might be older than me.

But it's larger than a cell.

What are you doing?

I visited this company.

It's in a new building downtown.

It's luxurious.

When are we going there?

Tomorrow.

What can I do for you?

L&P, a famous game company in China,

will soon go public.

We recently had an interview

with Gao Jianhong, the chairman of L&P.

We have continually increased our innovation competitiveness

as this has always been our goal.

The domestic game market pattern

in the coming years

will see no fundamental changes.

As the first tier has a firm foothold,

it's difficult for new teams and companies

to enter the market.

I want to see Gao Jianhong.

Okay, please wait.

Okay.

We gave Dark Blue our maximum offer

after two rounds of negotiations,

but they still refused to sell.

Try again.

As for the price…

They can make any offer.

It mustn't cost more than making it in-house.

Here we are.

Let me walk you in.

-I'll go alone. -Okay.

Ren Di?

Ren Di?

Ren Di?

Ren Di?

Ren Di?

Hey.

Don't shout so loudly.

The door downstairs was unlocked.

Can you be more cautious?

I can't remember

how I came back yesterday.

Don't, dear! Don't open it.

-What? -Did you forget that I'm a vampire?

I'm afraid of the light.

Get up and take a bath now.

Hurry up.

My mom gave me three days to stay here.

You get one day.

I'll wait for you outside.

Okay.

Of course, some said

that giants can monopolize popularity,

but not creativity.

I quite agree with that.

We never exclude competition

with new companies.

Of course, to some extent…

Did you see the L&P building on your way here?

It's impressive.

Now L&P is leading the domestic game market.

They monopolize the industry.

But they produced several games

by copying foreign games.

They copy everything that others release

and their games have higher sales.

Didn't you know about this?

I paid no attention to it after going abroad.

Zhu Yun.

L&P means a lot to you.

Forget that man.

But can you forget the company?

It has nothing to do with me.

I want to drink.

Okay.

Choose as you like.

When were you released?

A reduced sentence?

What are your plans for the future?

Now that you're free, lead a good life.

Don't make mistakes again.

The company is doing well,

Mr. Gao.

Let's get back to business.

I have something to do later,

so I won't talk nonsense with you.

You didn't come to me today

to talk about the past, right?

Cut the euphemisms.

Tell me what you want.

If Li Xun hadn't been imprisoned,

L&P wouldn't

have been reduced to a copycat.

Reduced?

They're doing well, aren't they?

I remember what both of you said back then.

"It's the vision of L&P

to improve the cure rate of cancer by 1%."

Listen to that.

What a lofty vision!

However, if you're shameless enough,

you can have fame and wealth.

As soon as Li Xun is released,

he'll get what he wants.

Perhaps, as he said,

that is who he is.

Perhaps he had no choice.

Look, when he was imprisoned,

he could only leave the company to Gao Jianhong.

Back in college,

the three of you were best friends.

Besides you,

he trusted Jianhong the most.

You had better take this chance.

After all, we won't meet each other often.

I'll ask you one last time.

What do you want to do?

What you will do

is your own business.

We've been friends for so many years.

I'll offer a buyout today

to ensure you a decent life.

Tell me how much you want.

I won't bargain.

Gao Jianhong.

Listen up.

Betrayers

have to pay a price.

How did it go?

Okay, let's eat first.

Actually, I can guess

even if you don't tell me.

Don't blame him for this.

This happens all over the world.

When I was just released,

even my parents shunned me.

You're just his former classmate.

So-called friends are bullshit.

Close friends are likely to betray you.

Why don't you come with me?

After all, we were cellmates.

Since being released a month ago,

I've been waiting for you.

I can help you with whatever you want.

I trust you, so I'll work with you.

Now we're free.

With our skills,

we can easily make a fortune

using computers and the Internet.

That isn't what I want.

What do you want?

Come on. It's not worth sharing his end.

Share his end?

Does he deserve it?

I don't understand.

Even if we go abroad,

you can still get revenge, right?

You've been out of the industry

for a very long time.

How hard do you want to try

to overthrow such a big company

by proper means?

There is a simpler way.

Why won't you try it?

Stop eating. Say something.

I don't need to avoid them.

I'm not used to simple.

I don't care if it's hard.

What matters is showing them

the price that they have to pay.

Do you feel regret?

Forget him

Wipe away tears and send him away

Like two parallel lines

We will not be concerned About each other again

-The ruins of time -Li Xun.

-Turn into a lonely island of one… -I'm serious.

No matter what you want to do

or what your goal is,

you can count me in.

I'm not joking.

I mean it.

I know.

What is it?

Did you leave something behind?

A light-red color

THIS SOUNDS SO AWESOME

-The ruins of time -Here.

Turn into a lonely island of one

When were you released?

Yesterday.

I'm glad that you're out.

It seems that you behaved.

I developed a management system for them.

You developed a system to imprison yourself.

Amazing. That's typical of you.

Are you adjusting well?

Does Zhu Yun know…

She just left.

She may not know.

Aren't you going to see her?

No.

I came to you today for something else.

What is it?

Do you remember

what we talked about at the bar?

Thank you.

Thank you.

We're Light Red.

Will you?

You'll be our boss if you invest in us.

You'll have a share of our band.

You'll be paid at the agreed rate

when the band makes a profit.

Did you come for money?

Did you come to me for money?

Yes.

Li Xun, your company with Gao Jianhong

will go public soon.

You'll appear on the Fortune List soon.

Why would you care about spare change?

Everyone wants money.

Okay.

I'll give it to you.

I'll double it to make it a round figure.

Is that enough?

I can't believe that money

is the only connection between us.

Zhu Yun is actually right.

This is who you are.

But it's fine to hide it from her.

Don't disturb her happy life.

Do you remember Tian Xiuzhu?

He came back with Zhu Yun this time.

You don't believe it?

I think they came back

to get married.

Is that all?

I don't have cash here.

Name your price.

I'll transfer it tomorrow.

See you.

As an excellent local artist,

Mr. Tian Xiuzhu has donated Rocky,

his most representative work,

to our gallery.

It will enrich our collection

and reflect, to a greater extent,

our concern and deep participation

in various contemporary art phenomena

in China.

Congratulations.

-Thank you. -You're young and promising.

Congratulations, Mr. Tian.

I remember when I returned

for the exhibition six years ago,

you were also mesmerized by this painting.

I wondered what it meant

when you chose to study my painting

instead of sparing a glance

at Giorgione's The Tempest.

What does it mean?

You have no interest in art.

That's true.

Lin Xun.

"Xun."

-Don't you like looking at it? -Wait.

-Come, look! -No!

Go on.

Go there. Go.

Go on.

Get closer to it. Come on.

Have you finished?

It can be processed abroad.

I don't have to return again.

Your phone kept ringing in your bag.

REN DI, 4 MISSED CALLS

How rare.

You got up so early today.

Zhu Yun.

Do you have plans to return

after you leave this time?

I won't be coming back in the near future.

Are you busy today?

No. What's up?

Bring Mr. Tian

and help me with a favor.

I hired a design company

to design an album cover for me.

Ask Mr. Tian to check it for me.

If there is no problem, pay them for me.

That is important business.

You should do it yourself.

As a star,

I won't do such things in person.

Enough nonsense.

I'll write a check and send it to you.

Can't you transfer it directly?

No.

I need to ask Xiuzhu.

I don't care.

Anyway, you have to help me today.

Then will you do me a favor, Mr. Tian?

Zhu Yun,

dress nicely.

Don't embarrass our band.

I know.

Li Xun.

What kind of person can be called a princess?

First,

a princess

should have clear eyes.

Second,

she should be innocent and fragile.

Thank you.

Even stars tend to pay with checks now.

I suggested a transfer, but she said there is a limit.

Give it a try.

How much is an album cover design

in China nowadays?

A lot, it seems.

Maybe you should switch careers.

I think it's a good idea.

I'll think about it.

This is for you.

How much is it? Do you want to look?

Have a look.

You look.

-Is it delicious? -Yes.

Excuse me.

Okay.

Are you looking for Li Xun?

Who are you? Where is he?

Are you his friend who is in a band?

Thank you. I'm here for the money.

Is this for Li Xun?

Kid, tell me.

What's your connection to Li Xun?

I'm not a kid.

If you won't pay, just say so.

I find those around Li Xun are hypocrites.

-Where is he? -None of your business!

Li Xun.

"Kid."

You…

Where is Li Xun?

Who are you?

Let him go.

Who is Li Xun?

He ranked first

in our province's college entrance examination.

He is so…

Arrogant.

What's this?

South Gate, Room 312.

A private room outright?

That's indecent.

I'll never speak to him again.