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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 5=

(Qiao Lin)

(I'm moving tomorrow.)

(I'll pay you back)

(and send you the new address.)

(Leave me alone!)

Right.

You've never

mentioned you had a cousin.

Should we invite her to our wedding?

She's a distant relative.

We weren't so close.

Never mind.

Alright.

Your call.

Here.

I moved out.

Here's...

(I moved out and canceled the hotel.)

(Here's the money.)

What else do I need?

Can't you take a hint?

Bad sister! Bad Xu Yan!

I'm done with you.

(Lin, I'm sorry.)

(I shouldn't have let my parents scold you.)

(Come back, please?)

Get lost.

(Get lost.)

Tao.

You're here for Lin?

She's on a business trip to Jingzhou.

Jingzhou?

Didn't she tell you?

Qiao.

Qiao.

Come on, Tao's here.

Look.

Hello, Tao.

Mr. Qiao.

Perfect.

We don't have much work.

Let's go for a drink somewhere.

- Mr. Qiao... - Drink with him.

Didn't Qiao Lin tell you anything

before she left for Jingzhou?

Did she?

Nothing at all.

- What's wrong? - Nothing.

Well.

We've...

broken up.

What?

I'm sorry.

The number you dialed is unavailable.

Please try again later.

Well?

Can't get through.

She...

She didn't even tell us

about breaking up.

Is she avoiding us?

No way.

Didn't she say she went to Jingzhou for training?

Jingzhou?

I'll call Qiao Yan right now.

Yeah.

We'll try the clothes later.

I've visited this store.

Try these. Nothing else.

Remember. Stay quiet.

Be polite.

After that,

Haoming's parents

might come home with us.

Once we're back,

tell them you have to meet some friends.

Got it.

So pretty.

(Incoming call from Qiao Jianbin)

Someone's calling.

Sorry, the number you dialed...

- Well? - She's not answering.

This...

Forget it.

I'll book tickets to Jingzhou now.

Ask your mom

where Qiao Yan lives.

Let's do it now.

Okay.

Is this the place?

So many buildings.

Which one exactly?

How would I know?

This address is from two years ago.

How should I know?

W-What a mess.

Let's try calling Yan again.

She's not answering.

Try it one more time.

Fine, I'll try again.

We just tried on so many dresses.

They all look great.

In the end, it's about the style you like.

Ms. Yu,

any advice?

For traditional Chinese style,

the Zhou-style Hanfu with phoenix coronet

and embroidered cape

has majestic patterns

and suits you well.

And it's said

to bring fortune to the bride.

For Western style,

take the last wedding dress

you tried with a very long train.

It looks elegant and graceful.

Check over there.

Don't rush.

In the end, it's about what you prefer.

Qiao Yan.

Yan.

Yan, what's wrong?

- Qiao Yan. - Yan.

Qiao Yan?

A-Aren't you Xu Yan?

Who are you?

We're her parents.

You're her parents?

Then who are they?

Tell us.

Who are they?

Xu Yan.

Explain this right now.

Ms. Yu,

please let me explain.

I see.

Your name is fake.

Your family background is fake.

So are your parents, huh?

Tell me.

How many more secrets

are you hiding?

We treated you with sincerity,

yet you've fooled our entire family.

Why are you so manipulative?

This is fraud.

Marriage fraud.

This is fraud. Marriage fraud.

Qiao Yan.

What have you done?

What's wrong with you?

Yan.

I'm so disappointed in you.

Stop pestering my son.

You've gone too far.

Haoming, let's go.

We're done.

Haoming.

Don't pester me.

Hurry up.

Don't go.

Haoming.

Yan.

Yan.

"Don't go?"

What's wrong? You seem distracted.

I forgot.

Why are you so jumpy today?

Third Uncle's flight arrives today.

What time?

Five o'clock.

Why didn't you tell us earlier?

Sorry.

I forgot.

Sorry.

We won't come up then.

Okay?

We need to pick up my brother.

Qiao Yan.

It's fine.

I'm so sorry.

Let's hurry then.

Hurry up.

Okay.

I'm so sorry.

No problem.

Yan, walk them out.

Let's go.

Okay.

Let's go.

What's going on?

Let's walk them out.

What's going on here?

Ms. Yu.

I'll pick you up for dinner tomorrow.

I'll call you after work.

Alright.

Mr. Xu, Mrs. Xu.

I have to go.

Okay.

Bye.

Bye.

Qiao Yan.

- Qiao Yan. - Yan.

That was Mr. Shen

from Jinda Group, right?

How do you know him?

Who was that young man?

You two are...?

We're her parents.

You are...?

We're from the wedding planning company.

Congratulations.

Congratulations.

Those people

are your future in-laws.

Miss Xu.

If there's nothing else,

Ms. Zhang and I will take our leave.

You can transfer

the remaining payment now.

Feel free to contact us anytime.

Let's go.

Okay, Mr. Gao.

Congratulations.

Bye.

Bye.

Let's go.

Yan, what is going on here?

I'm getting married.

What...?

Getting married?

Wait.

Y-You're getting married?

But I don't even know

who my future son-in-law is

or what he looks like.

This is ridiculous.

Aren't you going to tell us

before marrying someone?

Your sister broke off an engagement.

You're getting married.

Neither of you discussed with us.

Are you ignoring us?

You don't need to overreact.

It has nothing to do with you.

What?

I'm not inviting you to my wedding.

Grandma is my only family.

This is outrageous.

Being in the big city

doesn't mean you can look down on us.

Yan.

You've hurt our feelings.

After all, we're your parents.

So what?

You'll never admit you're wrong.

How can children judge their parents?

Fine.

That young man is from

the wealthy Shen family, huh?

He was born with a silver spoon, huh?

Alright.

We won't overreach.

I won't go to your wedding

even if you invite me.

You're no longer my daughter.

Yazhen, let's go find Lin.

Got her address?

I'll send it to you.

Jianbin.

You finally picked up.

I had to switch on my phone.

Where do you live?

Here.

How many bedrooms?

Three.

You live alone in such a big apartment?

No.

Here.

I rented one of the rooms.

The other two rooms

are rented by two other girls.

A shared apartment?

Who are your roommates?

Hello, my lovelies.

Today's another special discount.

Classic soy aroma.

That's it.

Let me chug it down.

Dive in.

No headaches.

Who is that?

She's my roommate.

A livestreamer.

Your room?

Here, Dad.

Not there.

Here.

I apologize.

I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to hide it from you.

It's just that

it happened so suddenly.

I didn't want you to worry.

So I thought I should get settled here first

before telling you.

Get settled?

This is Jingzhou.

Talented people flock here.

Competition is heated here.

You're here alone,

away from home.

No diplomas, connections, or background.

It's not so easy to live here.

Your dad's right.

You have to let me try first.

Anyway, it's better than

suffering at Lin Tao's home.

Makes sense.

We didn't know Lin Tao's family was like that.

But Lin,

well...

I still think you should come home with us.

It's just a town,

but you'll live

a peaceful life with us, right?

Try harder

and be a civil servant.

Make the Lins jealous. Okay?

Civil servant?

You know very well

I was never cut out for studying.

Take the civil service exam?

No way.

Now you admit you're not cut out for studying?

Who begged us for money

to retake exams to come here?

We didn't even let Qiao Yan take the exam.

Now you're blaming it on me?

You drove her away, okay?

Do you know that she has a boyfriend?

Forget about it.

We're not even invited to her wedding.

Wedding?

She didn't tell me.

Mom, Dad,

do you want to attend her wedding?

All parents

want to witness their daughter's wedding.

No, I don't.

She's materialistic and ashamed of us.

She's not my daughter.

Dad.

Yeah, I'm cursing you. So what?

Aren't you ignoring calls

to get compensation?

Go ahead. File a complaint.

The other roommate.

That's it.

Yan.

I'm magnanimous.

I can let it slide.

But it's just angry talk that Mom and Dad aren't

invited to your wedding, right?

Since they are still here,

let's find a chance

to sit together and clear the air.

What do you think?

Okay.

Okay, right?

I'm coming in.

Who are you looking for?

Isn't this Xu Yan's home?

This is my daughter's home.

Are you her colleague?

Your daughter?

You are...?

We're Yan's parents.

We've been working overseas.

Since Yan's getting married soon,

we came back for her wedding.

She's getting groceries.

She'll be right back.

You're her parents?

You live abroad?

Yeah, w-we work

at a university overseas.

Yan.

Perfect timing.

Your colleague.

Now I get it.

You've been lying all along.

You hired fake parents

and told everyone

that they live abroad.

Yan.

I know exactly what I'm doing.

Thanks for the reminder.

You've got some nerve.

What if the Shen family finds out?

No one will know if you keep quiet.

You'll keep lying to them?

For someone so smart,

why would you do such stupid things?

Once you marry Shen Haoming,

what are you going to do?

Keep lying to him forever?

I'll figure something out.

Not now.

Haoming's mom

looks down on my background.

How else could I marry him?

I've seen the girls she picked for him.

They're all exceptional.

I know you find it despicable.

I admit I'm at fault.

But you don't know

what I've been through,

and can't understand my choices.

All I can say is that

before meeting Shen Haoming,

my life was colorless.

He's the only one

willing to look after me.

The only one.

You may have a thousand excuses,

but lying is wrong.

If I told the truth,

they'd force me to break up with him.

Everything I've worked so hard for

in Jingzhou

would vanish instantly.

Haven't I worked hard?

Yes, I have. But what's the point?

That's why I refuse

to go back to being

that disposable young lady

everyone looked down on.

Life only has a few turning points.

If we seize them,

everything falls into place.

But if we miss those chances,

we can't possibly turn the tide.

Either I lose everything,

or

gain everything.

Do you love him?

Or are you just

a complete fraud after his money?

I want both career and love.

Why do we have to be poor

to prove our love?

If you insist on exposing me...

(Haoming)

(Video Call, Audio Call)

I can't change your mind.

But I can't watch you go down that path.

I won't come again.

(I can't change your mind.)

(But I can't watch you go down that path.)

(Incoming Call from Shen Haoming)

Hello? What's up?

Yan.

We've confirmed our guest list.

But I took a look at your list.

Your dad, your mom,

Huanhuan, and Mr. Zhou.

Four people. Isn't that too few?

My parents live abroad and rarely

visit any relatives.

If we suddenly reach out for the wedding,

it'll look like we're just after gift money.

Right?

Got it.

When are we bringing Grandma over?

Let's bring her here soon.

Let her enjoy her time in Jingzhou.

I'll ask her about it when I go back.

You know she has aged.

I'll go with you.

You have so much work.

Next time,

we'll go together, okay?

I really want to see her.

But I already promised to spend

some days with her this time.

If you come along,

it'll disrupt our plans.

Right?

Got it.

Take care of yourself.

Bye.

Bye.

(Incoming Call from Mom)

What's wrong?

Yan.

Your dad and I have been thinking.

We want to attend your wedding.

That's what your dad said.

No matter what,

you're our daughter.

Got it. Bye.

(Mom)

(Wang Yazhen)

♪Cause I just have been hurt too many times♪

♪I'm giving it all, just getting 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 that I should deserve♪

♪When the time is right♪

Yan.

Mr. Gao.

Grandma said

you went to work as a tailor in the city.

Why did you come back?

That was years ago.

Our village is better than the city now.

I started a small orchard,

opened a tavern,

and leased a fishing pond.

I sometimes host fruit-picking groups

and fishing enthusiasts.

City folks' money is easy to earn.

That sounds great.

Yan.

Are you still a chef in the city?

I...

I'm not a chef.

I run a food show.

A food show.

- Like those on TV? - Yeah.

Do you really eat the food you make?

I'll contact you if we need fruits.

You know me well.

- Thanks, Mr. Gao. - No problem.

Grandma.

You're back.

Why didn't you call first?

Come on.

- Be careful. - It's fine.

I got this.

Alright.

Alright.

It looks so dangerous.

What's so dangerous about it?

Alright.

Let me do it. Sit down.

There's been more rain

and it's been colder this year.

I'm worried

these osmanthus flowers

won't get picked in time.

Then we won't get to make

nice osmanthus jam.

I'll pick them. Don't worry.

Just sit tight.

Didn't I tell you?

When no one's home,

don't stand so high up.

It's dangerous.

But I'm using the stool.

That's even worse.

You're still good at this.

You remember.

Of course.

How could I forget the skills

you taught me?

Is everything okay?

Yeah.

Really?

It's even better now that you're back.

Yan.

I learned how to make pan-seared cod.

I'll cook it for you next time.

Why don't you try

the mixed fruit platter I made for you first?

Here.

My child.

It's a huge plate.

Can we finish all this?

No worries.

We can put them in the fridge.

Sweet, huh?

This apple must be homegrown.

Homegrown apples are the best.

So tasty.

Grandma.

Remember that boyfriend

I told you about?

Of course.

You mention him

every time you call.

Things are going well.

I've met his family.

So we're planning

to get married next month.

How could you keep

such happy news from me until now?

Yan,

I've finally lived to see you

getting married.

I've been waiting for this moment.

I'm so happy.

What's wrong?

Is something bothering you?

I knew it.

Nothing escapes you.

Mom and Dad went to Jingzhou.

You know that

I've never been close to them.

So I don't want them at my wedding.

I won't invite them.

But if I tell them that,

given Dad's temper,

he'll make trouble.

But my wedding's next month...

Grandma.

I know what to do.

I'll ask them to come back.

They won't go there again.

Yan,

you've been struggling in the city alone.

I know better than anyone

how much you've suffered.

So

your wedding

will be

proper,

splendid,

and beautiful.

Grandma,

Jingzhou's too far.

It's a huge trip for you.

Exactly.

You know I've aged.

With these old legs,

traveling all the way

back and forth...

I can't do it.

My bones would rattle apart.

Yan.

Really.

I won't go to Jingzhou.

After the wedding,

keep a copy of your wedding photo.

Bring it when you visit again.

Okay?

I'll hang it in my room

and see you kids every day.

That'll make me happy.

I can't travel with these old legs.

At night,

they swell up.

Imagine me

in a strange city,

while you're celebrating...

If I fall ill there,

I'd cause you so much trouble.

No, I won't go there.

I'm not going.

I'll stay

and wait for your good news.

What if I end up...

You'll be overwhelmed.

Sit tight.

Really. I...

Look.

Every night,

my legs swell up.

Press here.

It sinks right in.

Stop massaging me.

Just a bit more.

Come on.

That's enough.

Should I prepare a foot bath for you?

Alright.

Aren't you putting fruit in the fridge?

Why...

Why are you crying?

What's wrong?

What happened?

I haven't been home for so long.

I can't finish all this osmanthus jam.

Do you know why I've been making

so much sweet osmanthus jam for you

since you were a kid?

I wanted to fill your heart

with sweetness,

so you could face all the hardships.

Stop crying.

Don't cry.

My poor baby.

Stop crying now.

Don't cry.

♪Such real connections♪

I promise I'll bring you to Jingzhou.

I'll make sure you live a good life.

Okay.

I'll be looking forward to it.

♪There's no reason not to lose control for this♪

♪All the year round♪

It's alright.

Stop crying.

♪See the converging stars♪

♪As lucky as we are♪

♪Two passionate hearts are♪

♪In perfect harmony♪

♪Since the day I met you♪

♪I've been looking forward to each trip♪

♪We can go anywhere♪

Alright.

Here.

Your dirty little hands.

This time,

how did your exams go?

I got first in the class again.

Dig in.

First place again.

That makes me so happy.

Thumbs up.

You're amazing.

Grandma,

the osmanthus cake is amazing.

♪See the converging stars♪

Yan,

listen to me.

Considering our family background,

studying hard is

your only way out.

Studying hard

is your only way to change your life.

You hear me?

Grandma, have some too.

Alright.

Okay.

Grandma.

My sweet granddaughter

is calling me.

What's wrong?

Look.

♪I've been looking forward to each trip♪

Yan.

I knew you could do it.

You made it.

(Jingzhou Communication University Admission Letter) The red booklet.

Your dream came true.

Come here.

(Certificate)

Yan,

I've saved some money for you.

The password is your birthday.

Take it.

I don't need it.

I've saved enough for college expenses.

Besides, you've already paid my tuition.

Yan,

listen to me.

Don't you love dancing

and playing instruments?

I heard universities have

many extracurricular classes too.

You'll need money.

You'll need to find some teachers.

More skills never hurt anyone.

Here.

Take it.

♪Separated♪

♪Like the world shook off its dust♪

Silly child.

♪In the crowd♪

Why are you crying?

You're going to Jingzhou.

How amazing is that?

Right?

You've made it.

You've accomplished it.

You should be happy.

Listen.

When you arrive in Jingzhou,

visit the canal,

go to Longquan Gate

and the Yun Palace.

Take lots of photos

and send them to me.

Show me the photos.

I'll be so happy.

Don't cry.

Don't cry.

Don't cry.

You're still like a child.

You should be happy.

Yan, we should be happy.

Stop crying.

Stop crying. You're making me sad.

Let me help you pack.

Keep the card somewhere safe.

Don't lose it.

Let's close this.

(Grandma,)

(I'll make a lot of money)

(and take care of you.)

♪Life existed without you here♪

♪Happy with or without you♪

♪Why am I missing a piece of soul♪

Would you like to try some milk?

It contains lactoferrin.

We have a promotion today.

Buy two, get one free.

If you like it,

please take a look.

Here, try some milk.

Here's the flyer.

Please take it. Thank you.

Your beers.

No ice, right?

Your beers.

Three people?

One more, right?

We'd like to order.

Coming.

According to the triangle's

internal angle sum theorem,

it's...

We can conclude that the known angle equals angle C.

Half of 70 degrees.

It's 35 degrees.

Buy two, get one free.

If you like it,

take a look.

It's great for children as breakfast.

♪Your trust♪

♪Look back once more♪

Hello.

Try some milk.

It contains lactoferrin.

Thirteen processes.

- What would you like? - Four squid skewers.

- Four chicken wings. - One second.

Excuse me. Three beers.

Take these glasses away.

Do you have seats?

Yeah, right this way.

♪Reside in my heart♪

♪Admit loneliness♪

♪Wait for travelers' return♪

Yan.

Yan, come here.

♪I'll repay you tomorrow♪

Coming right away.

♪You're my true love♪

♪I realize when I lose you♪

That's it.

Take a look.

What would you like?

We have signature dishes here.

This is not spicy.

This one is spicy.

- Do you eat spicy food? - Yeah.

Okay.

Check these out.

Ms. Xu, here is this month's tutoring fee.

I'm very pleased with your trial class today.

I hope you'll be tutoring my kid.

Rest assured.

I'll teach Yingying well.

Thank you.

Miss.

Need a taxi?

Need a taxi?

Stop checking.

No buses at this hour.

There's still one bus.

Thanks.

I'm fine.

Sir, are you available?

Yeah.

Hi, Grandma.

Yan.

Yan.

Why did you send me money again?

I can't spend this much money.

You're studying away from home.

There must be lots of expenses.

Eat properly.

Drink more milk.

Eat more eggs.

And... what's it called?

Vitamins.

Take those too.

Right?

I know.

My current part-time job

pays pretty well.

Plus, I found a new one today

with better pay.

Rest assured.

Just have fun at home and wait for me to go back

during winter break.

Well...

I-I'm waiting for the bus.

I'll call you later.

Okay, be safe.

Okay, bye.

Look, it's snowing.

A timely snow promises a good harvest.

Careful. Don't get burned.

The fireworks look amazing.

(Grandma,)

(after I get a job)

(and establish myself,)

(I'll bring you to Jingzhou.)

(We'll live together and never be apart again.)

(If my future boyfriend)

(objects to this,)

(I'll dump him.)

(When I get married,)

(you'll sit at the head table.)

(Great plan.)

(I'll follow your lead.)

Do you like it?

Let me put it on you.

(I told myself that)

(only through diligence and hard work)

(can I overcome)

(one mountain after another.)

(Only by becoming strong)

(can I achieve permanent success.)

(Only by achieving all goals)

(can I make up for all my mistakes)

(and make up)

(to those I've let down.)

Is the risk analysis

on Plot 178 ready?

Mr. Shen.

I'm Fang Lei.

I'll present

the risk assessment report

on Plot 178.

Mr. Shen,

she's new to the investment strategy department.

Let's start.

There are four major risks for this plot.

First,

the auctioned land

has existing encumbrances.

There are two bank mortgages

and objection registrations.

If we don't clarify

property rights before bidding,

they might eventually become our debts.

Second,

according to the government's new planning policy,

the land's lease term

may be adjusted.

Lisa.

Bye.

Let's go.

Fang Lei, see you.

- Bye. - Bye.

Bye, Mr. Shen.

Bye.

Mr. Shen.

Why did you suddenly come back

and join our company?

Isn't it a pleasant surprise

for you?

Or perhaps you are not happy

to see me?

You have to readjust to many things.

If I have any problems at work,

can I consult you?

The HR policies require you

to report to your direct supervisor.

I was just kidding.

Haoming.

Do you remember this jacket?

You won this as a prize

at the collegiate kayak championship

during your sophomore year.

I said I liked it,

and you gave it to me without hesitation.

I was so happy.

So I took this photo as a memento.

I didn't give it to you.

You snatched it.

So you remember.

I remember everything you said, too.

When you left London, you told me

to focus on my studies there

and return after graduation.

Now,

I'm back.

♪Like fireworks that loved♪

♪Rushing toward the stars♪

♪Undaunted by pain♪

♪Fearless of flames♪

♪Even if 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♪