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Would anyone else work so hard

to give financial support

to their boyfriend like me?

TOTAL 4,200 YUAN YUAN SONG

Hey.

Dating needs a lot of money, right?

Not really. Why are you asking?

I was just wondering.

If women are a hassle

and if you have to spend a lot on gifts because they want everything?

Dating itself is a hassle,

so you have to enjoy it when you can.

Gifts are inevitable.

As for how much one would spend,

just keep it within your means.

Aren't you living in a studio apartment next to West Lake Park?

Isn't the rent there expensive?

About 4,000 to 5,000 yuan?

Your salary can't even cover your living expenses.

Your family is helping you, right?

They do chip in,

but I work part-time too.

A part-time job?

You must earn a lot.

I guess so.

It pays better than our job.

Why are you asking?

All your shoes are pricey.

Are they?

My family bought them for me.

I see.

Did you

find the card?

Damn it! I died!

My wife is angry now.

What were you saying? What card?

It's nothing.

What wife are you talking about?

You've got a girlfriend?

My in-game wife.

I'm helping her level up and buying her some skins.

This is expensive too.

An online relationship?

No.

We're just an in-game couple. We play games together.

If it's an online relationship, how would just buying skins suffice?

Trust me.

You really should find a real girlfriend.

It's way different from some in-game wife.

As if I don't know.

Your parents gave you

all the advantages needed to attract a woman.

As for me,

my looks are average. My pay is average,

and I commute by train.

I'm just a geek. We all know I won't achieve much.

Women are all pampered by their parents.

It'd be such a shame for them to date me.

I should just live a quiet life alone.

Living a quiet life alone is better than dragging someone else with you into it.

A man like you sure is rare.

Do you think I need to be praised by an adolescent like you?

I'm sorry!

-I'm late. -It's okay!

-I made you all wait. -It's fine.

Everyone has busy days.

Mr. Zhao, let's have a quick discussion

and then you can rest for the weekend.

That's great. You see, I thought it would look majestic

after painting it blue, but it's not what I expected.

This isn't what I want.

I'm not a mind reader.

How would I know what you wanted?

About that, Mr. Zhao.

You see, in our contract,

it's written that we only provide a one-time free repaint.

Of course, since you'll be living here,

you should have a color you like.

But there will be additional fees.

-Besides the paint, our employees-- -Don't worry!

I won't change the color.

I just want this wall

to be knocked down!

Goodness.

Do you want to go--

Hello?

I just got off work.

Where are you?

Sure.

Okay. I have something to do. I'll leave first.

Bye.

That's life.

When you dread being alone, you end up alone.

Where's my measuring tape?

Yuan Song! Is my measuring tape with you?

Wait!

My measuring...

Welcome!

Welcome!

How's the renovation going?

The design is done.

They'll start in the middle of the month.

When that happens, I can meet with my dream guy every day.

Calm down.

I've thought about it.

I also agree that the two of you aren't that compatible.

What do you mean "also"?

Didn't the assistant professor

talk about your financial differences?

Look, this meal costs more than a thousand yuan.

Your shopping is more than 10,000 yuan.

If you really like him, don't be a burden to him.

Don't crush his values perspectives.

Furthermore, he currently has a girlfriend.

Remember what I taught you?

No matter how good it is, if it's not yours,

don't touch it.

You're so contradictory!

I'm not trying to ruin their relationship.

You're the one who told me to keep an eye out and wait for my chance.

So I'm waiting! Can't I wait?

Sometimes, emotions and rational thinking contradict each other.

Emotionally, I support you and that you should try hard.

But rationally speaking,

you should stop.

You're at the peak of your life.

Waiting will only waste your youth.

I'm prepared to waste my entire life, my youth is nothing.

Welcome!

Uncle, be honest with me.

Are you worried I'd spend your money and my parents' money on men?

-Wouldn't you? -I would.

That's why I never worry about that.

I'm simply suggesting it's time to change your target.

That's all?

That's all.

My uncle would never lie to me.

I shall think about it.

Eat up.

You're still growing.

Look at you, you don't eat well at school.

Uncle, you should eat more instead.

Look at you, you've lost weight.

Don't work so hard to make money.

I can't spend it all.

By the way, how are things with Aunt?

She's still lost.

I'm waiting for her to come to her senses.

We're both waiting.

One of us is more than enough.

If all of us wait,

the Ye family will only have backups.

You're old.

You're already past your prime.

If you can't make this work, don't waste your life on it.

You should change your target.

-You change. -I'll change if you do.

Would I ask this of you if I could?

Why must one of us change?

For the family honor.

Looks like the Ye family will only have backups.

Hello, Song Xue?

I'm at your house.

Are you coming back for dinner?

Why are you there?

It's a long story.

I'm dying.

When are you coming back?

SONG XUE 6:32 P.M.

I'll head back right now.

Bye.

I'm sorry. The meeting is still not finished.

-Are you hungry? -No.

My friend is at my place, so I have to go now.

Okay.

Then, are you free tomorrow?

Tomorrow isn't good.

I'm attending a wedding.

Li Haomiao's?

You remember?

Very clearly.

Keep in touch then.

Let's talk later.

-Bye. -Bye.

Here.

Do the prawns that Grandpa He cooked taste good?

It's good. The tofu that Grandma He made

is good too.

-Look at you. -What a sweet talker.

She knows how not to offend anyone.

I'm home.

You're back.

Little Godmother, you're back?

Peanut is here?

Where's her mom?

Don't bring it up.

Xiaoyu's mother-in-law fell down. She's at the hospital.

Her husband is on a business trip,

so she called me and sent Peanut over.

I thought Peanut was so well-behaved,

I could probably take care of her for at least two days.

But who knew

taking care of a kid isn't as easy as I thought.

It's only been half a day and I'm drained.

Yang Xiaoyu is a superwoman.

She has one in her belly and one in her hand.

Of course.

Taking care of kids is tiring.

They can't even walk properly.

When Fanxing and Canyang were little,

my parents weren't around so they couldn't help.

My husband used to cook all the meals for the day in the morning.

If they were acting up that day,

I wouldn't even have time to eat.

At night, we'd each take care of one child.

It was a good thing that we were young.

Otherwise, we couldn't have endured it.

That's right.

Caring for kids is very tiring.

But it's very fulfilling.

You watch them

grow,

learn,

get prettier.

It's so satisfying. Right?

Yes.

Song Xue,

you've been with Dongyang for almost eight years.

You two must be really stable now, right?

Why aren't you two getting married?

We don't plan to have kids,

so marriage isn't necessary.

Just like now, if everything is good, we'll just be together.

If it gets bad, a certificate won't do any good.

We even have to split assets.

How troublesome.

I really don't understand young people nowadays.

When you're single, you don't find a partner.

After finding one, you don't want to get married.

And after you get married, you don't want kids.

You won't be able to have kids when you reach our age.

What are you going to do then?

Mrs. He, back in your time,

it was normal to marry early and have kids.

Now, late marriage and birth control is a norm.

In life, there is more than one path.

There are countless possibilities.

You're young.

You don't know what it's like to be old.

You'll regret it later.

I'll regret it, then.

Anyway, no matter how careful you live your life,

you'll still have regrets.

Furthermore, what if I regret not being persistent

when I'm old?

Grandma He, I want the prawns.

-Okay. Here it is. -Here's a prawn.

Song Xue really is a professor.

She came and gave me a lesson.

When I think back,

she does make a lot of sense.

See?

What we say won't work.

Madam Shen Hongmei only listens to Professor Song.

Song Xue, come often for dinner.

Sure.

And Peanut too.

Bring your mom next time, okay?

No. My mom can't come.

Why?

Don't you want to share Grandpa He's and Grandma He's cooking?

-Right? -My mom is too tired.

She wants to rest at home.

My mom cried

and said she was very tired.

Peanut, who did your mom say that to?

Mom told that to Dad.

Dad cried too.

He said he's tired too.

Is being an adult so tiring?

I'll get that.

Coming!

Mrs. Wang.

I'm here to talk to your mom.

Have you eaten yet?

We're eating now.

Mrs. Wang!

Whose cutie is this?

This cutie

is Fanxing's goddaughter.

Peanut, greet Grandma Wang.

Hi, Grandma Wang.

Good girl.

You have guests.

Not really.

She's like our child.

She's Fanxing's best friend, Song Xue.

Song Xue, this is Mrs. Wang from downstairs.

She basically watched them grow up.

Hi, Mrs. Wang.

Hello.

Eat up.

Eat up.

"Song Xue"?

Could you be Professor Song from The Love Clinic?

Yes, that's me.

Do you know who I am?

How can I not know?

You're my favorite on The Love Clinic!

You look better in person than on TV!

Fanxing, how could you not tell me?

You have a celebrity friend,

but you're hiding her.

What celebrity friend?

Mrs. Wang, you're making me blush!

It's just a mediation program.

-How can you say that? -Mrs. Wang.

Didn't you say you like that fat expert the most?

You said that the fat expert is the only one who is right.

Who would say that?

How can he compare to Professor Song?

He talks like he's picking a fight.

Look at Professor Song.

Right, Professor Song!

Since I met you today,

I happen to have a question for you.

Do you think it would be okay--

Sure. I'm done anyway.

Say, Mrs. Wang. Let's go somewhere else.

How about the living room?

Sure!

Over here.

Fanxing, make some tea for Professor Song.

Use the best one.

Come, Professor Song. Have a seat.

Here.

Have a seat.

Fanxing, go make tea.

Hurry up.

Have a seat.

Professor Song, here's the thing.

I have a pair of twin granddaughters.

-Congratulations, Mrs. Wang! -Thank you.

My son and my daughter-in-law met on a blind date.

Peanut is asleep?

My mom took her.

You're done? My turn.

I'm so tired today.

Mrs. Wang really talks a lot.

Should I invite her to our mediation program?

If she goes, she'll take over the whole show.

I'm going to take a shower.

YUAN SONG

Okay, I'm almost home.

Have fun at the wedding. Miss you.

I forgot my towel.

It's so wet.

What's wrong? Are you a zombie?

Braised Meat!

Come here.

I made dumplings.

Just reheat them in the microwave.

You've worked hard, intern.

Why are you here, Little He Fanxing?

There, there.

Braised Meat, you're in luck.

Are you happy? She got you this.

Hardworking lady, you've filled up my fridge and house.

I can't repay you. Please let me give myself to you again.

"Again"?

That felt so good!

Are you asleep?

You fell asleep that quick?

Sorry for the wait.

I've checked.

This necklace is on a cooling-off period.

If it's in good condition, it can be returned with the receipt.

Okay. I'll drop by later then.

Ms. He, this necklace is a limited edition item.

You were lucky to be able to get it.

Do you want to reconsider returning it?

No. Thank you. I'll see you later.

All right.

Bride and groom, you may exchange rings.

Three, two, one!

Congratulations to the lady!

She will be the next bride!

And here I thought you and Li Haomiao would get married.

Don't say that, he just got married.

Didn't he confess to you in public?

A ten-year promise. How romantic it was!

Girls like us who aren't pretty

are always those classmates with no happy endings.

Come on. Stop teasing me.

Would anyone believe that kind of talk?

But I know you.

He wasn't serious, but you were.

You were always single.

I thought you were really waiting for him.

It was just that back then,

I've never met anyone I really liked.

I have a boyfriend now.

Really? That's great!

Hold on to him tight.

My daughter is already finishing elementary school.

You're the last single in our class.

Li Haomiao is now married.

The next one

will be Amy.

The one you hate the most.

It's her who hates me.

I don't hate her.

It's not that much of a difference.

When I saw her earlier, I almost couldn't recognize her.

Her double eyelids were cut wider than a highway.

I almost thought that she was a shape-shifter!

You're right.

She overdid it with cosmetic surgery.

Two years ago, she started a micro business by selling facial masks.

But masks are hard to sell now.

So now she's working as some purchasing agent for French goods.

She met her current boyfriend on a plane.

I think he works at a Fortune 500 company.

Hey. Look at that.

She's showing off a huge diamond.

But her hand is like pickled chicken feet.

She's basically shoving it in your face.

Pickled chicken feet?

Don't let her hear you.

He Fanxing.

It's been forever, you haven't changed one bit.

You've changed a lot.

I almost couldn't recognize you.

You're getting prettier.

People say that when a woman is over 30,

you can tell if she's doing well by looking at her face.

That couldn't be truer.

You hated me when we were in college, right?

Everyone said I was prettier.

I was quite proud, so it was quite annoying.

But that's not your fault.

Who said that?

Those classmates.

They must be lying.

They hate you, but don't want to say it,

so they blame it on me.

We're not even that close.

Fine. Let's not talk about that.

So, do you have a boyfriend?

You can't stay single forever.

There are some good men amongst my husband's employees.

Should I keep an eye out for you?

No, thank you. I have a boyfriend.

Really? What kind of person is he?

He's her colleague!

A young man, really handsome.

When he flirts, everyone falls for him.

Really?

The bride is so beautiful.

Li Haomiao, you're so lucky!

Congratulations! May you have kids soon!

Thank you, class rep.

And thank you, everyone, for coming to my wedding.

Since you've given us red packets, eat up!

-Okay! -All right!

I'll go talk to my best friend.

Sure, I'll go over later.

Li Haomiao, you've met He Fanxing's boyfriend?

Yes.

Our new house was renovated by their company.

He Fanxing's boyfriend is very young?

My husband bought a 7,000 sqft. house with a view of the river.

We want to drop by He Fanxing's company to make inquiries.

I'll watch out for him.

Her boyfriend is in his early twenties.

His name was Song. What was it again?

No. Not him.

He was just joking.

He's actually an intern at our company.

He was just joking.

How could he joke about that?

I always scold him for being too cheeky.

Who is it then?

Is he a colleague?

No, he's not.

He's from an advertising firm.

He's in charge of

product designs and things.

Which advertising firm?

My husband's company needs advertising too.

Okay, enough.

Why would you ask so much about a classmate's boyfriend?

What are you after?

You're a seductive person. Drink up.

-Let's drink together. -Here.

Is it my fault for being so pretty?

Here.

Take it.

I returned the necklace you gave me.

I appreciate the thought.

But you're still spending your parents' money.

Given your income,

this necklace is too expensive.

You can't afford it.

You've returned it?

Yes.

This necklace is worth a month's rent.

You've returned it?

No. Forget it.

-Reset! -What do you mean?

Initially, I thought you gave me

one of those few hundred yuan silver necklaces.

That's why I took it.

But looking back at it,

you've given me roses

and a necklace worth thousands of yuan.

It kind of puts pressure on me.

At this stage that we're at,

can't we maintain a type...

of pure relationship that doesn't involve money?

What do we do then?

Are we going to split the bill on every date?

Yes, splitting the bill is good.

Let's split.

What's the point

of being together if we are so calculative?

Don't look down on me.

Stupid mouth!

No! Forget it, reset!

He Fanxing.

Do you have...

something to tell me?

I...

I'm worried you'll be angry.

Or feel bad.

It's for your own good,

but I can't say it right now.

Why?

Did you do something that will anger me?

From my perspective,

I did something rational and beneficial for us both.

But I just realized,

from your perspective,

it might hurt your pride.

So what is it?

Never mind, don't ask.

I'm just slow and stubborn.

I'm regretting it now.

I'm regretting it.

Just tell me. I'll just be anxious if you don't.

I won't get angry.

I...

I returned the necklace! I want to give you back the money.

No!

Have you been waiting long?

I'll hold Baylor for you.

Thank you.

It's just been two days and you're already so distant.

"Thank you"?

Even if it's the closest person to you, you should say thank you.

Everything you say can be heard by the heart.

Only my girlfriend could say wise words right off the bat.

I'm not saying wise words.

I know. I'm just teasing you.

I like to bully you.

And watch you panic.

You! Who thinks like that?

Why aren't you wearing your necklace?

I thought you'd wear it every day.

I heard if a woman gets sick of a gift,

she'll get sick of the one who gave it as well.

No.

Don't think like that.

I like the necklace a lot.

I like you a lot too. I'm not sick of it!

And I'm not the type who only likes new stuff.

Confessing in public in broad daylight?

He Fanxing, we're supposed to be keeping it a secret.

Why are you so bold?

Why are you so mean?

Come on, let's go!

Don't you dare run!

Braised Meat!

Baylor, teach him a lesson!

Don't you dare run!

Baylor! Kill him for me!

Melon, hurry up.

It's Mr. He's class, you're his main target.

Almost done.

Mr. He is an assistant professor in the Art Appreciation class,

of course, he has good taste.

Yes. You're the prettiest girl in the world.

Who knows, he might suddenly make you retake his class.

Watch it! Don't jinx me.

Let's go, we're late.

Let's go.

Okay, let's begin.

Today's topic is the world-famous sculpt--

Sir!

Seems like Team Rocket is having a bad day.

Hurry up and take a seat.

Today's topic is

the appraisal of world-famous sculptures.

Professor He!

Have you taken attendance?

You're the star of our class.

If you're here, then everyone's here.

Okay, let's begin!

Today's topic is the appraisal of world-famous sculptures.

Need something?

Professor He,

I have something to tell you.

Go ahead.

Professor He,

you really care about me, and even bought me dessert.

I know

how you feel.

I know you can't help it when you like someone,

but I think it's better if I make it clear.

Even though I don't mind an age gap,

you're really nice and charming,

but you're not my type.

I'm so sorry.

That's all.

Did I just get rejected?

Why?

I didn't expect this either.

But he's different from the other geeks.

He's good-looking.

When he comes to work, his hair often looks unkempt,

but his clothes are clean.

And he's unlike other male colleagues

who always tell dirty jokes to girls.

When we go out, he'd ask the girls not to drink too much.

He'd send the girls home even if he appears unwilling.

But most importantly, he gets the job done.

He only occasionally spends money on games.

Besides a home loan,

he saves his money for early retirement.

Office romances

are a real critical blow to those of us who are single.

It takes two to tango.

Don't get ahead of yourself.

Why?

You don't want them to date each other?

What does this have to do with me?

Of course it does.

When a guy friend starts to date,

whether you distance yourself or the partner requests for it,

you will eventually grow distant.

Ms. He, have you heard?

About what?

The owner might be selling the company.

Who said that?

That day, I vaguely heard Mr. Li calling the owner.

The owner's migration application to Australia seems to have been approved.

He might be selling the company.

Bai, in a single breath,

you've said, "vaguely", "seems to", and "might".

Don't spread these kinds of news

that you pieced up yourself.

You'll affect everyone.

Got it.

You're just thinking too much and worrying about nothing.

Mr. Li has always been managing our company.

So what if we change owners?

It's fine if they just pay us on time.

Let's get back to work.

Come in.

Ms. He.

What is it?

I brought you some ginger tea.

Drink this for a few days. You'll feel better.

You even know my menstrual cycle?

There are only a few days every month

when you only drink hot water and not tea or coffee.

You're quite observant.

No wonder all your clients praise you.

It must be destiny that you ended up as a salesperson.

Drink up.

Thank you.

Yes, right. About helping you as a wingwoman,

I'll get it done soon

or I'll feel indebted to you every time we meet.

No need to rush.

I'll let you arrange it.

And if I meet good candidates, I'll introduce them to you.

No, thanks.

I'm not in the mood.

I get it.

Blind dates are so tiring.

Rest for a while then.

-I'll get to work. -Okay.

Ms. He,

you really are rich.

That necklace cost thousands, but you only wore it for a day.

If I were you,

I'd wear it for at least half a month.

Can you stop crying?

And tell Su Li to stop arranging blind dates for me.

I have--

It's real!

I'm not making it up, okay?

Her surname is He.

She's 32 years old and an executive director.

Her parents are alive.

She also has a twin brother.

Yes.

Don't worry.

I'll introduce her to you soon.

Baylor! Slow down!

Hey, I'm hanging up.

I have to work hard for my happiness.

Bye!

Love Charm, let's go.

Slow down!

Slow down!

-Your dog can really run. -Thank you.

I'm old, so my legs are weak or else he wouldn't be running off.

-Are you okay? -I'm fine.

Thank you.

Should I send you back home?

This breed runs a lot.

It'll be bad if he pulls you around again.

I don't...

I don't want to trouble you.

No, not at all. I was here to walk my dog too.

We were just going around the lake.

Well...

Okay, then. Thank you.

-No problem. -Thank you.

-Come. -Baylor!

My son or daughter would usually come with me.

-Really? -Yes.

When big dogs run, there's no way you can hold them down.

True.

They're too strong.

Judging from your accent,

you're not from around here?

Yes.

I'm here because my company transferred me here.

Later on, I resigned and left,

but stayed to start a business.

My family is pretty small.

My parents passed away early.

My sister and brother-in-law raised me in their stead.

You have kids, right?

Probably around my age?

A son and a daughter.

Our daughter lives with us,

and our son lives across the hallway.

They're both independent and full of personality.

I usually talk to young people

to learn new things from them.

I don't want to be outdated.

Wasn't there a saying?

"Catch up or get beaten up!"

Such a great mentality.

If my dad was alive, he would be like you.

I live in this block.

If you're not in a hurry, come have a cup of tea.

Such a coincidence! A friend of mine lives in this block too.

Who? What's your friend's name?

The community is very closely-knit,

I probably know who it is.

She's pretty and has a good personality.

Her name is He Fanxing. Do you know her?

Subtitle translation by Jane Ng Sweer Jieng