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♪That day♪

♪Nothing stays together forever♪

♪I've quit romance♪

♪Who hasn't failed again♪

♪Crying in death♪

♪And in life♪

♪Even now♪

♪We keep learning♪

♪It's no surprise♪

♪Being happy is so hard♪

♪Weirdly, I became a role model♪

♪On the day we met again, we said hi♪

♪It was a reminder, a test, and a complaint♪

♪Who can do anything without regret♪

♪I am all right♪

♪May you live in peace♪

♪Let the world roar♪

♪Sounds like a carnival♪

♪Being alive is never dull♪

♪How wonderful to be free♪

♪I became even better without you♪

♪Nothing can be perfect♪

♪We bless each other in pain♪

♪We nod and smile♪

♪May we both be well♪

= Love's Ambition=

=Episode 02=

At first,

because of the sunlight conditions,

our entire project

sacrificed some green spaces.

You see.

You just mentioned...

Turn off the AC.

Okay.

So...

We can

continue pushing this

forward.

Okay.

Next,

let's discuss

the other proposal.

Basically,

we have...

Excellent.

If there's

no further questions,

shall we end the meeting?

That's it.

Thank you.

Okay.

Miss Xu.

Miss Xu.

Mr. Shen.

I'm sorry

for keeping you waiting.

Let's have lunch.

And we'll talk.

Miss Xu?

♪You once shone like the sun♪

♪The flowers bloomed and withered♪

Miss,

please be gentle.

♪Then tangled into waiting♪

♪I've lost those beautiful moments too♪

♪Passing through my eyes a thousand times♪

Please keep an eye on the patient.

Call me if needed.

Okay.

Thanks.

♪When you speak, the universe halts♪

♪Even fate grows still♪

♪Sunset glow caresses♪

♪Your silhouette♪

♪Till sunset takes dreams away♪

♪Leaving me, unbroken♪

♪Envying dust♪

♪Resting in your heart♪

♪Like fireworks that loved♪

♪Rushing toward the stars♪

♪Undaunted by pain♪

♪Fearless of flames♪

♪Even if just a fleeting sparkle♪

♪We shed tears♪

You're awake?

♪Deep blue seas turn to foam♪

♪We regained freedom♪

Come on.

♪Then I'm pleased♪

You got a fever at my company

and fainted.

I brought you here.

Thank you, Mr. Shen.

You're welcome.

I was careless this time.

I thought two pills

would power through it.

The doctor said

you were overworked

and must rest properly.

Excuse me.

Mr. Shen,

go ahead with your work.

I can take care of myself.

Thank you.

I'm the one who asked you out,

so I'll take full responsibility.

When you recover,

I'll accept your interview.

Oh, right.

The doctor said

drink more water.

Come on.

Thanks.

After the nurse removed the needle,

I feared you'd keep bleeding,

so applied a band-aid.

Haoming's back.

Take it to play there.

Mom,

let me formally introduce.

This is Xu Yan,

my girlfriend.

Hello, Ms. Yu.

I'm Xu Yan.

This is Ms. Ma.

This is Ms. Meng.

Nice to meet you,

Ms. Ma, Ms. Meng.

Haoming's often told me about you.

I finally get to meet you today.

Welcome.

Take a seat.

Thank you.

Haoming,

your father's waiting in the study.

He wants to talk to you.

Okay.

Take good care of Yan.

Got it. Don't worry.

Have some water.

I'll pour it myself.

Let me refill it for you.

Thank you.

Let me top it up.

Bu is truly clever.

No wonder it won a championship

at the World Canine Organization dog show.

I'm terribly sorry

for being late.

I took Pudding to the groomer's.

Indeed.

Take it to play.

And this is?

Let me introduce you.

This is Xu Yan,

Haoming's friend.

Hello, Miss Xu.

I'm Sun Meiling,

a friend of Ms. Yu's.

Hello, Ms. Sun.

I'm Xu Yan.

Ms. Sun,

please sit.

Thank you, Miss Xu.

Miss Xu.

Do you like dogs?

I love dogs very much.

Do you have a dog now?

My work keeps me too busy,

so I haven't had time to keep one.

I'm afraid I can't take care of them.

It barked.

Come here.

Bu.

Our Pudding here

is just a silly dog.

It's nothing,

but looks good.

It's fine.

Nonsense. It's quite clever.

Pudding's great.

Come on.

Do you want to go play too?

Hui,

bring fresh fruit and a new pot of tea.

Let me help you.

Okay.

Thank you.

Ms. Yu, I'll go with her.

Okay.

Let me make you a braid.

Miss Xu.

I think

you're different

from the ladies coming

to this place.

What's different?

Your hair looks dry and frizzy.

Ms. Yu and others

really prioritize hair care.

My work keeps me too occupied

to tend to it properly.

They

regularly get this

special hair treatment.

Afterward,

their hair shines like satin.

It's very popular.

Even Ms. Ma and Ms. Sun

go regularly.

You should try it too.

Hui.

Ms. Yu.

Is the tea ready?

It's ready.

Let the staff handle it.

Thanks.

You're welcome.

Miss Xu,

stay for dinner?

Okay.

I've ordered dishes from the club.

When they're ready,

go collect them.

Exit and turn right.

You'll find it.

If it's a club,

maybe we can have them deliver it?

I don't like

strangers coming to my house.

Okay.

Then I'll go get them now.

Miss Xu.

It's crowded today.

We can't really chat properly.

Later,

after you bring the food,

just give them to the nanny.

You can go now.

I'll let Haoming know.

Okay.

Are you free Saturday morning?

Yes.

Good.

I'll pick the place.

Let's talk?

Come in.

Sir,

the proposal for the next episode

is here for you.

Xu,

have a seat.

Sit.

Xu,

during your interview,

I spotted your potential at once.

Since you joined us,

I've invested much effort in mentoring you.

I have high expectations for you.

Come on.

I know that, sir.

So I've always

been grateful to you.

No need for thanks.

Xu.

Over these years,

food shows have been popular.

I assigned you to develop

the Family Feast,

so you could polish your resume,

move up,

and become a host later.

Look.

You have great presence,

intelligence,

and diligence.

But sometimes,

things don't go as planned.

Your application to become a host

was rejected.

Why?

Why what?

Because I remember

you previously told me...

Xu,

sit down.

S-Sit down first.

Mr. Zhou,

when I first came here,

I applied to be a host.

Yes, yes.

Is that right?

Yes, yes.

You said I lacked experience

and needed more.

So I took on planning

for three years.

Yes, yes,

When I first started Family Feast,

there were only

these two words on the proposal.

Launching the project,

inviting guests,

conducting interviews,

filming, post-production, and subtitles...

One by one,

I checked them all.

I understand

shows aren't made through theory.

So I paid to learn cooking myself.

I wanted to upgrade

the show's ingredients.

I even used my own salary.

Family Feast has run for three years now.

I earn it with countless overtime hours

and late nights.

So I want to know

why?

Xu,

you can't accept it.

I understand.

I also know you've worked hard

and sacrificed a lot.

But the leadership has their own considerations.

Stop obsessing over this.

I'm not obsessing.

What am I lacking?

I can learn.

Let me be direct.

Our program department

is committed to media integration and transformation.

Staff allocations for subordinate departments

and production budgets

have been largely reduced.

At this critical moment,

adjustments to host positions

require comprehensive evaluation of all factors.

I advocated for you.

If Sun Siwei

is unavailable,

you'll step in.

Three years, sir.

Now I only get

a disposable temp position?

Don't say that.

Xu,

I know you're upset.

But Sun Siwei's performance has been excellent.

The leadership has decided

to keep Sun Siwei as the host.

This wasn't solely my decision.

When the time is right,

you can get back on the starting line.

Isn't that enough?

Only by staying on the starting line

will I get the chance to run.

Xu...

(Ms. Yu calling)

Hello, Ms. Yu?

The restaurant location and time

were sent to your phone.

Okay.

Madam,

the hair treatment

you requested.

But there's no discount.

Is that okay?

Okay.

Please wait.

I'll prepare it.

That lady

wants the full treatment.

We need to prepare accordingly.

Gather the supplies.

Good afternoon.

Ms. Yu.

Please sit.

Feel free.

Would you like

something to drink?

Not yet.

I'm waiting for a friend.

Okay.

We'll order together

when your friend arrives.

Ms. Yu.

Jiaqi, over here.

Ms. Yu,

it's been so long.

Indeed.

You look radiant as ever.

Let me introduce you.

This is Lin Jiaqi,

from investment banking.

And this is Xu Yan,

Haoming's friend.

Hello.

Hi.

Pleasure to meet you.

Jiaqi,

I heard you were thriving

on Wall Street.

What brought you back suddenly?

It was my father's wish.

After so many years,

he should be satisfied now.

Recently, I received

an offer from Hong Kong, China.

The terms were good.

So I returned.

Domestic opportunities are promising now.

By the way,

about Dewei's project,

thank you for helping select partners.

My pleasure.

You and Mr. Shen

watched me grow up.

What've you been up to?

I just got back recently,

still settling in.

Xu Yan,

Yutong's a rising star in law,

specializing in cross-border M&A and financing.

Now she's working

at her family law firm,

handling international cases.

Hello.

Yutong,

I met your mother recently

and heard you just resolved

a cross-border M&A case.

Impressive work.

Let me campaign for myself then.

Ms. Yu,

keep me in mind for your

cross-border business.

Absolutely.

I wouldn't trust anyone else.

Miss Xu,

what do you think of these girls?

They're good.

Lovely and exceptionally talented.

Yes.

Girls like these

suit Haoming best.

I dislike beating around the bush

and wasting time.

Your appearance

and education are impressive,

and your job is decent,

but

your family isn't that well-off, is it?

Last time, we spent

so much time together.

You never truly fit in.

Yet you didn't complain at all.

Even when I made you fetch takeout,

you stayed composed.

You were slighted

and forced to smile.

Just like how,

you're still not angry now.

Miss Xu,

your flaw

is being too submissive.

You saw it yourself.

Those girls just now all had a kind

of ease, as if nothing really matters

to them.

That's what Haoming needs

and what you lack.

You should find someone

who truly matches your pace.

(Qiao Yan,)

(an orphan with no parents.)

- An orphan with no parents! - An orphan with no parents!

- An orphan with no parents! - An orphan with no parents!

- An orphan with no parents! - An orphan with no parents!

I'm not!

- The orphan hit someone! - The orphan hit someone!

- The orphan hit someone! - The orphan hit someone!

I'm not an orphan!

I have parents!

They're abroad

in a faraway land.

- Qiao Yan, the liar! - Qiao Yan, the liar!

- Qiao Yan, the liar! - Qiao Yan, the liar!

Break up with Haoming now

to avoid humiliation.

Syracuse University.

It is where my parents

work overseas.

They taught me since childhood

that composure and good manners

are the basics of courtesy

in any situation.

But I never expected

you'd perceive it

as timidity or weakness.

My career here

is earned by myself.

I rarely mention my parents.

But in your eyes,

it means a poor family background.

All I can say is, you're wrong.

I know

you don't like me.

That's understandable.

But I love Haoming

and won't leave him.

(Six months later)

What's on your mind?

Nothing special.

Just feel this family

is just odd.

Odd how?

I can't name it.

They seem fine to me.

Look,

they're an intellectual family.

Marrying into them

would boost our company's image

and other aspects.

Don't overthink it.

I think

our son has a good taste.

Stop overthinking.

Maybe I'm overthinking it.

(New District Development Plan)

Morning.

Morning, Mr. Shen.

Qu hasn't arrived yet?

I haven't told you yet,

Ms. Qu isn't feeling well today.

She can't make it.

Alright then.

Let's start the meeting without her.

Regarding the New District

commercial complex project,

I plan

to work with our upstream partner,

Shifeng Group.

They've

expressed

preliminary interest in cooperation.

Shifeng

is currently the largest and best-capitalized

company in the industry.

If we secure partnership

with them,

this project

is settled.

Seems we've got a good chance this time.

Exactly.

Haoming.

Dad.

You stayed silent during the meeting.

Why?

I don't have confidence in Mr. Zheng,

the new Chairman of Shifeng Group.

Your reasons?

First,

after the accident

at Shifeng's resettlement housing site,

his response was

to conceal it,

suppress public opinion,

and shirk accountability.

Second,

he's a parachuted executive,

meaning he lacks

reliable loyalists within Shifeng.

Third,

he brought three confidants.

One has strong networking skills

but is self-righteous,

offending everyone.

Another one

is senior and experienced,

but was playing mahjong

when the accident happened.

The third

and lowest-ranked one

is the most competent.

He handles heavy workloads,

but suffers unfair profit distribution.

Impressive.

You've dug deep

into their foundation.

Dad,

I believe internal turmoil

is inevitable.

If you think

Zheng

has so many flaws,

how did he become

the Chairman then?

That's an even bigger red flag.

Dear Haoming.

In construction,

unless you've worked

from the ground up

and fought your way up

through decades

in this industry,

you'll never grasp its workings.

Understand?

Understood.

Besides,

I want to bid

for the New District's

Plot 178 development.

This large company

will

be handed to you.

For now,

maintain stability and avoid mistakes.

That's your main task.

Clear?

Crystal clear.

A dish to savor, a moment to cherish.

This episode of Family Feast

concludes here.

Thank you for watching, everyone.

Got it.

See you

- next time. - next time.

Cut.

(Family Feast)

You've worked hard, Siwei.

What process is this?

Recording for so long.

Thank you for your efforts, Mr. Sanmu.

It's way too late.

You've worked hard too.

Xu Yan.

To be honest,

the reason I came here

isn't just because of Haoming,

but mainly

I was moved by your sincerity.

I was on business in America for a week.

Your messages kept coming nonstop.

And whenever I texted you,

you replied right away.

I'm curious.

Do you never sleep?

Sorry for disturbing you.

That's how our job works.

We're on call 24/7.

So

feel free to contact me

for any future issues.

Good.

I have high hopes for you.

Next time, let's have dinner

with Haoming.

No problem.

You must be exhausted.

Get some rest early.

Come here.

Okay.

Take Mr. Sanmu

to the guest room to change.

Yan,

the backstage director said

we need close-up shots

of those dishes just now.

No problem.

(Ms. Yu calling)

Hello, Ms. Yu?

Now?

But I've got...

No problem.

Please send me the address.

Okay.

(Cuijin Royal Garden Sales Office)

Thank you.

I'm coming in now, Ms. Yu.

Okay.

This here

is the Tongzhou Canal.

And

there's a CBD nearby.

Sorry I'm late, Ms. Yu.

There was traffic on the way.

We've been waiting forever.

It wasn't easy

to get Ms. Meng

to see the house with us today,

yet you kept her waiting forever.

Ms. Meng,

my apologies.

It's fine.

Let's go take a look then.

I have an appointment this afternoon.

Okay.

This entire property

covers an area

of 35,000 square meters.

There are eight buildings in total.

Six garden villas

and two high-rises.

The unit sizes range

from 199

to 143 square meters.

Ms. Yu,

may I ask

who this house is for?

My son.

He's getting married.

Really?

Congratulations, Ms. Yu.

Mr. Shen is marrying so soon?

I wonder which lucky girl

gets to be his bride.

How careless of me!

Hello, Madam.

I'm Lisa.

If you need anything,

just let me know.

I'll ensure your satisfaction.

Thank you.

It's okay.

Lisa,

which units did you prepare for me?

I've reserved for you

the prime unit of the entire complex.

Unit 606,

706,

and 808 in Building 6.

These three units

are undoubtedly

the finest

and the most spacious.

I reserve them all for you.

Madam?

What do you think, Madam?

They're all good.

Ms. Yu,

should we ask Haoming's opinion?

Miss Xu,

when it comes to buying a marital home,

Ms. Yu will surely make the decision.

You young people

don't really have a sense of real estate.

Forget everything else.

Just concerning the orientation

and the floor level,

you surely don't understand, right?

You'll have children in a few years, right?

Shouldn't you decide

how to lay out the rooms

or what interior style to choose?

This isn't a joke.

If you pick the wrong property,

it could severely impact

your married life.

Thank you, Ms. Meng.

When buying the house,

we'll surely follow Ms. Yu's advice.

I was just thinking, maybe we should

have Haoming

come take a look too.

No need.

He's too busy.

We'll decide for him.

Okay.

I got it.

Miss Xu, you probably don't house-hunt often

and lack experience.

But don't worry.

With me here,

I'll help you two lovebirds

pick the perfect unit.

Thank you.

Don't say that.

We're older now.

We truly don't know

young people's minds.

Xu Yan's father

was an architecture major.

She grew up immersed in that field.

Perfect.

Give us your professional opinion.

Which of these units

is more suitable?

(Property information)

(Property information)

Mom.

♪I love when it's just you and me♪

Haoming,

why are you here?

Did you tell him?

No, Ms. Yu.

I didn't.

It's not that.

I asked the driver where you were.

He said here.

I guessed you were buying me a house.

I forgot to tell you.

I've already picked one out.

Since when?

I don't know that.

It's been a while.

I didn't even tell Yan.

I wanted to surprise you.

Oh, you.

- But the units here are good... - Mom.

If there's nothing else,

my girlfriend and I

will have a date.

Bye-bye.

Bye-bye, Ms. Meng.

Okay.

I spent a long time selecting it.

Lisa.

Sorry about that.

Okay, okay.

Take your time.

Bye-bye.

We'll head out now, Ms. Yu.

Thank you.

Goodbye, Ms. Meng.

♪What already happened♪

♪Feeling so lost and feeling♪

♪So much distractions♪

♪Never imagined♪

♪You'd stay by my side♪

♪Comforting my sorrows♪

♪On the midnight streets♪

♪In shadowed corners♪

♪Remember that moment♪

♪You smiled and looked at me♪

I've always forgotten to ask you.

Why

do you love agave so much?

An agave blooms only once in its lifetime.

After decades of growth,

it exerts all its life's energy

into one cloud of blossoms.

I especially admire

Its tenacious vitality

and

how it gathers

strength within,

waiting for that once-in-a-lifetime burst.

A species that's existed

for hundreds of millions of years.

This kind of resilience

is unique among plants.

Yan,

come try

the tacos I made.

It's ready?

It comes

from the same origin as agave.

Is it good?

♪Things that have happened♪

Your cooking's amazing.

♪Never imagined♪

This is for you.

Why are you

suddenly giving me gifts?

You've been taking good care of my mom lately.

I'll tell her

not to take up

too much of your time.

Your mother always

schedules with me in advance.

She never interferes with my plans.

Don't worry.

Your calendar's packed

with my mom's appointments.

But you've never

complained once to me.

So what's this?

A reward for model behavior.

Yan,

Your kindness

makes me want to give you every single

good thing I see.

♪Want to preserve this feeling♪

♪Forever in my heart♪

♪I love when it's just you and me♪

I heard you're competing

for the host role at Family Feast?

How did you know that?

I also know

the current host

has a domineering attitude

and often tattles to his mom.

Don't worry.

I can help you

handle all these issues.

♪About you and me♪

Thank you for your kindness,

But I don't need your help.

She has family backing,

and so do you.

Haoming,

you've shown me

the finest man in the world.

Thank you for loving me.

But for work matters,

you should trust me.

I can handle them.

Okay.

I trust you.

Eat before it gets cold.

Another one.

Another one?

Okay, come here.

Let me show you.

Come on.

(Every time Haoming confesses with sincerity)

(and every time he's supported me,)

(it was like a constant question:)

(Are you worthy of such pure love?)

♪Like fireworks that loved♪

♪Rushing toward the stars♪

♪Undaunted by pain♪

♪Fearless of flames♪

♪Even if it's just a fleeting sparkle♪

♪We shed tears♪

♪Deep blue seas turn to foam♪

♪We regained freedom♪

♪If you remember me♪

♪Then I'm pleased♪

♪I just wanna take my time tonight♪

♪To do all the things I said I'd try♪

♪I go surfing, go diving, go driving, and go flying to a different place♪

♪I go drink, go party, and go dance♪

♪Even if I'm lonely♪

♪Cause I just have been hurt too many times♪

♪I'm giving it all to get nothing back♪

♪I was lost in the dark, and it's too hurt to even see♪

♪See the world and how it flows. We never let go♪

♪So I'll take my time♪

♪To reignite♪

♪The love I should deserve♪

♪When the time is right♪

♪You realize♪

♪It will all be alright♪

♪Cause I just have been hurt too many times♪

♪I'm giving it all to get nothing back♪

♪I was lost in the dark, and it's too hurt to even see♪

♪See the world and how it flows. We never let go♪

♪So I'll take my time♪

♪To reignite♪

♪The love I should deserve♪

♪When the time is right♪

♪You realize♪

♪It will all be alright♪