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♪You are the sun in my life♪

♪You're the light of my love♪

♪When I'm lost in the dark♪

♪Every shadow fades away♪

♪You are the sun in my life♪

♪You're the light of my love♪

♪When I'm lost in the dark♪

♪Every shadow fades away♪

[Shine On Me]

[Adapted from Gu Man's novel, Shine On Me]

[Episode 34]

Let's have a simple meal.

You've been

running back and forth and must be exhausted.

Once we're finished,

just stay the night at home

and don't head back to Suzhou.

You too, Lin.

Don't worry about the drive.

We have

guest rooms ready.

What?

Even after I've put the offer out there,

you still need to check with her?

No,

I'm a little worried about her.

Thank you, Ms. Jiang.

Dad,

does it hurt?

Let me blow on it.

It doesn't hurt.

Xiguang,

where's your mom?

Mom is downstairs on the phone

giving someone an earful.

What?

Any idea who she's going at it with?

I don't know.

But Mom is really tough.

She won the argument.

Who were you arguing with?

I wasn't.

I just got a little loud, no big deal.

Huang?

What's he getting into this time?

It's all settled.

Just focus on your recovery

and stop sweating the small stuff.

I'll have Dad and Mom pick up Xiguang.

I'll stay with you tonight.

No need. I can manage on my own.

You're just run down from working so hard,

consider it a badge of honor.

I really need to take good care of you.

What?

If it weren't from overworking,

you wouldn't take care of me?

Don't twist my words.

Lin,

come on in.

Make yourself

at home.

Okay.

These are

Xiguang's uncle's slippers.

Make do with these for now

and I'll have Xiguang

grab you some of your own later.

Thank you, Ms. Jiang.

I could also bring my own.

We do have

slippers for sale here in Wuxi.

You don't need to lug them all the way from Shanghai.

Even though the guest room is ready,

Ms. Yan

isn't here,

so you two will have to

tidy it up yourselves.

Xiguang,

grab a quilt

and some pillows for him.

I'm feeling much better.

Today,

I made a mistake.

What mistake?

From now on, whenever you see your dad,

I'm going to tag along.

Even if you come along,

there isn't much you can do.

At the very least,

I can draw some of the fire.

Besides, Mr. Nie really cares about his image.

If I'm there,

he'll definitely bite his tongue.

Well, let him suffer through holding it in then.

While we were eating,

I was thinking

that I might have been a bit much.

How so?

You were just setting the record straight.

Mr. Nie was already in a terrible mood.

If you hadn't cleared things up,

he would have been even angrier

over the police report and the rumors.

That would have been even worse for his health.

It's not about him.

It's about you.

Me?

My dad has always had a bone to pick with you.

But these past few days,

I've been sending you

his medical records

and asking for your advice.

I didn't stop to consider

your feelings at all.

If you hadn't sent them to me,

that would have been a problem.

Couples

should support

and lean on each other.

If you didn't trust me

or rely on me

in my own wheelhouse,

I'd actually be pretty crushed.

Is that so?

Of course.

Actually, over the last few days,

I've been mapping out

a plan for the surgery.

I've visualized how I'd pull it off

and what surgical positioning I'd use

if I were the one scrubbing in.

Once Dr. Schneider arrives,

we can meet with him

and hear his thoughts on the procedure.

Thank you.

If you insist on saying thank you,

I'll take it.

But first,

help me solve

a real-world problem.

What is it?

The way this bedsheet is designed

makes no sense.

No matter which way I turn it,

it always seems too short.

Really?

Hold that end.

Let me check.

You're right.

Seriously,

who designed this sheet?

Why is it a perfect square?

This side should be at the head of the bed.

No, this side should be the head.

I just noticed that three of the sides

have lace borders.

You're right.

Trust me.

It goes like this.

See?

I guess you're right.

I guess my eye for detail

is just on another level.

This is the kitchen.

If you get hungry in the middle of the night,

you can raid the fridge.

It's my first time visiting.

Don't corrupt me.

It looks like

there isn't much in here for a midnight snack anyway.

Since I haven't been around,

has the fridge been this empty?

It's fine.

And here

is my secret base.

Thank you.

Come on,

I'll show you

the flowers my mom planted.

Look.

The flowers my mom grows

are mostly moth orchids.

Want to guess why?

Isn't it just because she likes them?

It's because they're easy to keep alive.

These are the only ones that can survive my mom.

It's already May,

and these orchids still have

so many blooms left.

Your mom actually has

a bit of a green thumb.

Don't talk her down.

She's not here.

She can't hear you buttering her up.

I'm just practicing.

I'll say it all over again at breakfast tomorrow.

[Dad]

Xiguang,

I want to apologize

for today.

It's not that I don't trust you.

It's just that

being sick has put me in a dark place,

and I've been lashing out.

I said some awful things today,

but I didn't mean any of it.

Don't you ever doubt

that no one in this world

could love you more than I do.

I will also

give some real thought to what you said.

My dad sent me an apology on WeChat.

But it feels like

I can't just easily reply

with a "it's okay."

But

he's so incredibly ill.

I just don't have the heart to stay mad.

I understand.

I have been through

exactly how you're feeling.

With your grandpa?

Yeah.

Come on,

let's go downstairs

and get some fresh air.

I told you

that right before gaokao,

someone told me

the whole story behind my dad's passing.

So, I moved out

of my grandpa's house.

You said

after working in the hospital

and seeing death every single day,

you were finally able to move on.

But before I let it go,

I went through a lot of turmoil.

I remember

not long after I'd moved out,

my grandpa fell ill

and needed surgery.

Mr. Li called me,

hoping I'd go see him.

I rushed to the hospital,

but I just sat by the entrance all by myself

until dawn.

In the end, I couldn't bring myself to go in.

It wasn't until Mr. Li called to tell me

the surgery was a success

that I finally left.

Everything related to emotions

might just be a dead end with no clear answer.

You just have to wait for time to provide one.

But when I was young,

I made

a naive vow.

What kind of vow?

It's a bit childish,

but I think

it's something I'll always stick to.

When I was fifteen,

I made a promise to myself

that I must give my all

to the people I love,

whether it's family

or a partner.

I want the people I love

to never have to suffer the agony and pain

brought on by a conflict

between their principles

and their feelings because of me.

I'm supposed to be comforting you,

but I guess I messed up

and made you cry instead.

No.

It breaks my heart to think of you

back then.

You were only 15

and so small,

sitting on those steps

all alone

through the whole night.

I will too.

Yusen,

I'll do it too.

I'll make sure that when you turn thirty,

you'll never again have to suffer

the agony of choosing between your principles

and your heart

because of the people you love.

Okay.

Actually,

there's one key point

I need to correct.

What's that?

When I was 15,

I was already over 1.8 meters tall.

I wasn't exactly small.

Maybe later

you could send a simple reply.

Not for anyone else's sake,

but just for your own.

That way,

you'll feel a bit better

and won't keep overthinking it.

And then,

get some good sleep.

From now on, every day when you wake up,

I'll be there for you.

Yusen,

even though

I was a little bit late,

for all the days to come,

I'll be there for you too.

Grandma, I'm fine.

Yusen and I

are already on our way back to Suzhou.

We've got a meeting at 10 AM.

Guang,

if you've got a lot on your plate,

don't keep running yourself ragged.

Your dad

called me this morning

to apologize,

so your grandpa and I

decided to come to see him after all.

Your grandpa said he was going to give him a real earful,

but once he saw the state he was in,

he just didn't have the heart to do it.

He's our own flesh and blood after all.

Still, from what I can see,

he's actually calmed down a lot today.

I guess you giving him

that piece of your mind yesterday really snapped him out of it.

It seems like he's actually doing some soul-searching.

As long as it doesn't mess

with his upcoming surgery.

It won't. If anything, it'll help.

He's been so irritable and in such a terrible mood

these past few days.

The doctors kept telling us

we needed to keep him calm

and comfort him,

but nothing we said made a difference.

Now, by some fluke,

he's finally quieted down

and stopped losing his temper.

That's good.

Guang,

there's something

I've been meaning to bring up,

but honestly, I feel a bit uneasy mentioning it now.

What is it, Grandma? Go ahead.

Well, you mentioned that Lin

is a top-tier surgeon.

I was thinking,

once that foreign doctor gets here,

could Lin

help us

communicate with him?

We're completely out of our depth with this stuff.

Even with the consultant there,

it's just not the same as having one of our own like Lin.

But

after everything,

I just feel embarrassed

even asking.

Grandma,

Yusen has been going over

Dad's medical records

and giving us plenty of input.

Once the surgical plan is ready,

he'll be helping us review that too.

Grandma,

whether it's for you

or just out of professional ethics,

I'll do everything I can.

Oh, Lin,

thank you so much.

[One Month Later] [Nanjing]

[Nanjing Chengrui Architectural Design Studio]

Today's meeting

isn't about getting feedback

or opening things up for discussion.

I'm just here to show everyone

the final design.

Mr. Wang, that's great.

I haven't seen you

this fired up in a long time.

I don't care what kind of hotshot expert they bring in from abroad.

I'm confident

we can go head-to-head with him.

Well said, Mr. Wang.

Everyone, let's keep this energy up.

We're going to secure the bid

at next week's gala.

The bidding is in Suzhou,

early next Saturday morning.

We're planning

to head down Friday and stay overnight.

In Suzhou?

That's perfect.

Yusen and I

will be there to see you off.

That'd be great.

It's just a shame Fengteng has such strict limits

on who can attend,

otherwise I would've taken you

with me.

We shouldn't risk it.

Sheng Xingjie might be watching us,

just waiting for a chance to trip us up.

If he reports us for a violation

and our bid gets disqualified, we're finished.

Don't jinx it.

You old folks are so superstitious.

And you young people

are just fearless because you're clueless.

Why didn't Yusen show up today?

He was working overtime at the office this morning,

getting things ready

for the equipment arrival next month.

This afternoon he's heading to Shanghai

to meet Professor Xi, the BCI expert.

Is he really serious about joining the research institute?

Totally.

He's spending a ton of time

on it every day.

But he hasn't let things slide

at the factory, either.

He's got so much energy.

Right.

He's juggling both without even getting tired.

He's like a human dynamo.

By the way, how's your dad doing?

It's been a while since his surgery.

He should be out of the hospital by now, right?

Not yet.

He's still there doing rehab.

How's his recovery going?

The surgery itself was a success,

but with this kind of illness,

even if the tumor is removed successfully,

the hearing is still affected.

It probably won't ever be what it used to be.

But being able to keep some of his hearing

is already a lucky break.

And the facial paralysis is getting much better.

Your dad

is such a proud man.

This must be hitting him really hard.

He's okay.

He's actually been

in a pretty good headspace.

Right.

After a major health scare like that,

he's bound to change a little.

Your accuracy

has improved since last time.

How much longer will this training go on?

Overall,

rehab takes about six weeks.

But

if things go well,

you can continue the exercises

at home later on.

Nerve recovery

is a very long process,

so take it slow.

What's

the best-case scenario for my recovery?

That depends on

how you progress.

But honestly,

you should be prepared for anything.

Take a break.

We'll

continue

with the facial nerve exercises.

Mr. Nie.

Xu.

I'm here

to give you an update

on the bid for the Fengteng Suzhou

Intelligent Digital Center.

Take a look.

Chengyuan.

Guang is here.

Dad.

Take a seat

and have some fruit.

I'll be right with you as soon as I finish this.

You need to get more rest.

Stop worrying about work.

I'm not overdoing it. I'm just listening to a report.

Yeah, Mrs. Nie,

I'm almost finished.

The bidding gala

for the Center

is set for next Saturday

in Suzhou.

Should we...?

I'm going to step out

and come back in a bit.

What's wrong?

Well, my uncle and aunt

are also bidding

on this project.

I think

I should stay out of it to keep things clean.

You're not even involved,

so why worry?

It's still not a good look.

I know people on both sides.

If anything leaks

from your side,

you might end up questioning me.

Xu,

wait outside for a moment.

Sure.

I'll go cut some fruit for you guys.

Are you still holding a grudge

about what happened last time?

Things happened so fast that day.

I was a bit too blunt and jumped

to the wrong conclusion about you.

I apologize.

No, it's not that.

It really is better to avoid any suspicion.

Chengrui

doesn't stand a chance of winning anyway,

so there's nothing to avoid.

Even if

you told them

our bottom-line price,

they still wouldn't get the top score

on the technical side

based on their capabilities.

How do you know

they can't win?

I'm just being realistic.

Every single one

of the other bidders

is stronger than Chengrui.

Shengyuan, especially,

is playing for keeps.

Early on,

Sheng Bokai even called me

trying to talk me into rigging the bid.

Isn't that illegal?

You know what bid-rigging is?

Of course.

It's when a group of people

crowds the field

just to protect one specific bidder.

Everyone else

will just phone in their technical proposal

and they all coordinate their prices

to guarantee a win for their guy, right?

I remember hearing you talk about it

at the dinner table when I was a kid.

You understood enough just from listening in?

That's impressive.

You really did inherit

my business sense.

If I did, I got it from Mom.

So, did you agree to it?

The Fengteng Group isn't stupid.

They weren't going to let them

get away with those kinds of stunts.

They caught on pretty quickly.

But

out of respect for Old Mr. Sheng,

they just gave them a private warning.

Once Sheng Bokai realized that plan failed,

he immediately dropped a fortune

to bring in

Durand,

a world-class architect.

With a master like that on board,

Chengrui can't even compete.

Even putting Shengyuan aside,

our track record at Yuancheng

in design

and construction

is far beyond what Chengrui can offer.

I'm saying

they stand no chance

based purely on professional judgment.

They shouldn't even be

wasting their time and energy

on this project.

Xiguang,

now that you're starting your career,

you need to remember this:

the business world is a battlefield.

It's cutthroat.

You have to stay rational at all times.

Never let your emotions

get in the way of your judgment.

I'll keep that in mind.

[Bid Opening Ceremony for Suzhou Intelligent Digital Center]

Yes.

When we head inside,

we need to stick to the protocol.

Don't forget that.

Xiguang,

you guys can just drop us off.

Don't bother waiting around.

There's no telling

when the opening will wrap up.

Plus, once we're in,

we have to hand over our phones,

so we'll be totally out of reach.

Got it.

Aunt,

is the financial bid opening today too?

According to the tender documents,

everything happens today.

That's for the best.

If things drag on too long,

there's more room for shady business.

So we'll know the final result

by the end of the day.

That's right.

How come he didn't come over

to talk big?

He's probably scared of us.

Looks like it.

How boring.

Alright, you two,

it's time for us to head in.

Be good

and get going.

See you tonight, then.

Don't worry, Aunt.

We've already got plans.

Alright then.

We're heading in.

Okay.

Good luck, Aunt.

Okay.

Good luck, Mr. Wang.

Let's go.

Good luck.

What plans do we have?

How come I'm in the dark about this?

Here's the deal.

There's a new place nearby

that I'm interested in.

How about we go check it out together?

Check out

some properties?

Did you plan this all along?

Yep.

It's been in the works for a while.

Hello there.

Mr. Lin and Miss Nie, right?

That's us.

Welcome.

We've been expecting you.

Please, come on in.

Let me give you a quick rundown

of our development.

Wangcheng Villas are situated

along the most stunning shoreline of Chenghu Lake.

It's a low-density, all-villa community

with 60%

green space.

We launched

16 villas in total,

and every single one

sits right on the lake.

You can walk right out of your garden

and take a stroll along the lake.

This way, please.

The design

was handled by a top-tier team,

creating a rare

minimalist Chinese style.

The house and the lake view blend together perfectly,

capturing that signature Jiangnan elegance.

Take a look.

The neighborhood is fully developed.

Hospitals,

international schools,

you name it.

Are you looking at this as an investment?

But isn't it

a bit out of the way?

Our company

is already on the edge of the Industrial Park,

and this place is even further out than that.

It's not an investment.

It's for us to live in.

To live in?

It might be remote,

but

the drive to our office

only takes 15 minutes.

But you're going

to be working in Shanghai later on.

You're at Guangyu.

Me?

Could I borrow your laser pointer?

Of course.

Here you go.

When I first met Professor Xi,

she told me

the future Brain Science Research Center

in Shanghai will be built in Songjiang,

around here.

My commute from here

to the research center

would be about 50 minutes.

Guangyu is over here.

This community

is right in the middle

of where we work.

So, this is where I envisioned us

living in the future.

In that case, our houses

are absolutely perfect for you two.

I promise

you won't find

a better location than this.

I wouldn't go that far.

There are two other developments

we should probably check out too.

They aren't as good as ours.

Our property management

is handled by our own group.

The service quality is top-notch.

In autumn,

we even give out free hairy crabs to our residents.

You really have been planning this

for a long time.

I've been doing my research all along.

Alright then.

Since you put so much work into the research,

we might as well

check them out one by one.

We've got plenty of time today anyway.

Wait, hang on.

Besides the crabs,

we also have special discounts.

And these are completed houses,

so there's no waiting around.

Mr. Lin, you've done your homework,

so you must know

that other places make you wait at least a year.

With us,

what you see is what you get.

Actually,

we aren't married yet.

But when it comes to this stuff,

she's the boss.

You just need to convince her.

Miss,

trust me on this.

Sure, you can go look

at other neighborhoods,

but

ours is definitely the best.

We're the closest

to your office.

Look at this line.

The other villas are a bit closer

to Shanghai.

If your commute

was any longer,

your fiancé would surely be worried sick about you.

Am I right?

You have a point there.

In that case, could you please

show us around the actual site?

Right this way.

Please.

[Bid Opening Ceremony for Suzhou Intelligent Digital Center]

It's probably not over yet.

Aunt hasn't messaged me,

which means their phones are still locked away.

Let's sit here and wait a bit.

Losing isn't exactly rare,

but even a loser should show some class.

You helped an outsider

and hurt the group's interests.

I'm going

to report this

to Grandpa.

Chengrui won the bid?

Thanks for sharing

the good news.

Xingjie,

even though you lost,

you finally found the courage

to report to the Chairman

in person.

I'm sure he'll be thrilled

to see how much you've grown.

Just you wait.

I look forward to your "good news."

Solid performance.

Business as usual.

Wait, from the way Sheng Xingjie put it,

did Aunt and her team actually pull it off?

A hundred percent.

That's amazing.

Aunt.

Xiguang,

we won the bid.

We already heard

the news from a very frustrated

Sheng Xingjie.

Ms. Shen, easy now.

There are people everywhere.

This is me taking it down a notch.

Otherwise, I'd be walking on air.

Xiguang, Lin,

thank you so much.

Give my best to Mr. Zhang and Mr. Hua.

Thanks to your company.

You guys

did so much for us this time.

You were basically

the tie-breaker.

The committee

absolutely loved

the green energy concept.

Our design pulled in

top marks across the board.

We just played a supporting role.

It's your team who did an incredible job

on the design.

Oh, stop it.

No need to be so humble

at a time like this.

Didn't you say you had plans?

Why are you still here waiting for us?

You shouldn't have pushed yourselves.

It was nothing.

We were out

for a bit,

and just got back in.

Yeah, Aunt,

we weren't just waiting around.

Xiguang and I actually just went and bought a house.

Bought a house?

Fengteng Group just announced

the winner for the Intelligent Digital Center.

It's Nanjing Chengrui.

Is that Jiang Ping's company?

Yes.

Also,

Chengrui's win

was largely

thanks to Shuangyuan.

They designed a PV system

that integrates

right into the building.

Using a low-carbon, green energy building

as their selling point

is what really won over the committee.

Dad.

Dad.

You're not a young man anymore.

Stop running around all day

like a headless chicken.

Dad,

Xingjie...

Save it.

I'm not going to blame him.

He is my eldest grandson, after all.

If he doesn't have the chops to run the business,

being a golden boy for the rest of his life

isn't a bad backup plan.

Dad,

give Xingjie one more chance.

This was just a fluke.

You can't just write him off

because of one setback.

Besides,

if Yusen

hadn't gone behind our backs

and used your resources

to help our rivals,

Xingjie wouldn't have lost

this project.

One setback?

Seriously? How many times has it been?

With the entire group's resources,

he still got played like a fiddle

and got his tail kicked,

and yet you have the nerve to come here and complain?

A loss is a loss.

If you don't even have the grace to admit

when you've been beaten,

you'll never amount to anything.

Now get out.

Dad.

Bokai,

I think you'd better head back.

Years ago,

I thought talents

like Yusen's dad

were a dime a dozen.

Only now do I realize

he was one in a million.

In a company as massive as Shengyuan,

I can't even find one capable descendant

to hand the reins to.

[Marshal]

Li,

let's head to Suzhou

in a few days.

Understood.

You were there when Xiguang came to see me

last time.

In hindsight,

she must have been involved

in Chengrui's design

way back then.

Did you

catch on at the time?

I stepped out pretty quickly,

so I didn't notice anything.

So

you missed it too.

Well, I don't blame you.

She's deeper than she looks.

Good.

Good job.

Sheng Bokai spent all that energy

trying to shove his son into the spotlight,

only

for my daughter to play him like a toy

without breaking a sweat.

That's my girl.

Like father, like daughter.

It's in the blood.

Still,

will Mr. Bokai

hold a grudge against you?

Yuancheng didn't win the bid either,

so what could he possibly hold against me?

Besides,

with his son being this useless,

it's a toss-up

whether he can even keep his own position

at Shengyuan.

We don't need to sweat it.

Let's just say a few nice things

to keep up appearances.

Got it.

Mr. Nie,

it's time to head to the hospital for your rehab.

Mr. Nie,

please get some rest.

I'll go handle

the follow-up work.

What is it? Speak.

The property management from the South City Villa

called.

They said the fees for this year

haven't been paid yet.

So...?

That villa is in my name, after all.

Having other people living there all the time

isn't exactly ideal.

Take care of it.

Mr. Nie,

you mean...?

The location is mediocre.

Just offload it.

Yes, sir.

Do you think

I'm being too cold-hearted?

Of course not.

You've already done

more than enough for Ms. Qian.

But she used your name

to guarantee loans behind your back,

and then

went to the police without telling you.

You shouldn't let it slide.

That's right.

After all these years by my side,

you know my style.

[Xiguang]

Congrats.

♪A patch of heavy clouds above♪

♪That winding, twisting road we walk♪

♪Stopping and going countless times♪

♪Love feels less rushed that way♪

♪The rain from yesterday has finally cleared♪

♪And today the sunshine feels so warm and bright♪

♪I used to hide away in the corner♪

♪But now I long to follow close behind you♪

♪How much longer must I keep missing out?♪

♪When it's only you who makes my heart race♪

♪I've rushed through the endless crowd♪

♪I'm holding your hand at this moment♪

♪Clutching tight, with tender arms♪

♪I just want to keep your gentle smile♪

♪I've made it past the endless trials♪

♪I'm gazing into your eyes at this moment♪

♪No turning back or fear of winter's chill♪

♪The sunlight shines like you♪

♪And like me♪

♪Dreams realized, broken and gone♪

♪Nothing more than a dream all along♪

♪Wake up to the bright lights on the streets♪

♪I'm here by your side♪

♪The sky dimmed, deepened and died♪

♪Nothing more than some rain inside♪

♪Open the window to boundless blue skies♪

♪Side by side, just you and I♪

♪Side by side, just you and I♪