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-Hello. -Hello.

I went to your shop yesterday and returned a necklace.

You must be Ms. He.

Yes, that's right.

The necklace hasn't been sold yet, has it?

Sorry, Ms. He.

It's been sold already.

That quick?

A customer previously asked us

to call her when the item is available.

So she came in the afternoon and took it.

When will it be available again?

It's really hard to say for this design.

It's out of stock everywhere.

That's why I asked

if you need to reconsider.

Perhaps,

you could come to our shop

and check out other designs?

No, that's the one I want.

You can leave your number then.

Once we have stock,

I'll give you a call.

Will that be okay?

All right. That's the only thing I can do.

You're the one Fanxing mentioned?

The good friend

she met on a blind date?

Was that how He Fanxing introduced me?

No wonder Mrs. Wang from downstairs said...

She thought you and Fanxing were a couple!

You...

Thank you.

Ye here already has someone he likes.

I have a long way to go.

She doesn't like me.

In relationships,

you can't force it when the timing isn't right.

For example, look at Fanxing.

She's all right, isn't she?

Yet she's still single until now.

She's not just all right.

He Fanxing is great.

I haven't had a chance to visit you before.

But I finally understand

after meeting you.

The reason why He Fanxing is great

is because of genetics.

Look at what a sweet talker Ye is.

Mrs. He.

Calling me Ye sounds too formal.

Just call me Luming.

Luming?

What a nice name.

Luming, you and Fanxing

are similar in age.

Our houses are close too.

Next time, if you have time,

feel free to drop by.

We'll prepare good food for you.

Since you offered,

I'll come here to eat more often.

I hope you won't find me annoying.

No, not at all. We're more than happy to have you.

That's right.

Fanxing has never brought

any man home to introduce to us.

That's because she didn't want you to set them up.

What are you saying?

Can't I worry about our kids?

Luming.

When a woman gets to a certain age,

she likes to do two things.

One is gossiping,

the other is matchmaking.

If someone's single, she's more anxious than that person.

Are you complaining about me now?

You're already old.

Just play along.

Mrs. He, you're so funny.

Ye.

-I mean, Luming. -Yes.

Well,

why don't you give me your number?

If I cook anything, I'll give you a call.

Sure.

I have two phones.

One's for work, one's for personal use.

I'll give you both.

Feel free to call me anytime.

Lovely.

Please enter the numbers for me.

No problem.

Mom, I'm home.

You're home.

You...

I'm telling you, someday,

when Fanxing brings her boyfriend home,

you'll scare him away.

What do you mean?

He helped out

and drove you home.

I asked Fanxing to see him off.

What's wrong with that?

Please.

We've been together for so long.

Do you think I don't know what you're up to?

Luming likes someone else.

He and Fanxing are just good friends.

That's not a setback.

If they can be good friends,

it means they get along and are fond of each other.

Who knows, after some time,

the friendship

might level up into love?

"Level up"?

Is friendship a level below love to you?

Are you trying to pick a fight?

Their friendship might

turn into love.

Okay?

-You-- -Fine.

I don't want to argue with you.

Let me ask you.

Would you approve

if Luming really becomes

Fanxing's boyfriend?

Luming is...

not bad.

Not bad.

That's all there is to it.

Why all the fuss?

You saw Baylor many times.

You still can't recognize him?

All Golden Retrievers look the same.

I wouldn't recognize Love Charm if he's with other poodles either.

You're really his dad.

Are you saying

that I purposely approached Mr. He,

so I could find your house?

Isn't that your theory?

"There's a hidden agenda behind every coincidence."

Say it!

You scumbag, what are you scheming?

I was so bold

because I wanted to win your heart!

Hence I took the risk!

What an actor.

I was just playing along.

Because you're so unforgiving.

You're still teasing me about the past.

Fine, forget it.

You might really break into a song out here.

Mrs. He said that

you went shopping with colleagues.

You went on a date, right?

When you came in, your face basically said, "depressed!"

Tell me.

Did you fight?

No date, no fight.

I just did the stupidest,

most unbelievable, and ridiculous thing

in the world.

What? What is it?

I want to know!

What a busybody.

I returned the necklace he gave me.

Then, I wanted to buy it back.

But it's no longer available.

Why did you return it?

You don't like it?

I do.

But it's too expensive.

Too expensive?

So, you wanted to...

Return it and give him back the money.

He Fanxing!

-What? -My goodness!

Are you out of your mind?

He is only an intern.

That necklace costs over 4,000 yuan.

His salary is not even enough for himself.

Receiving the gift gave me a lot of pressure!

So you wanted to return it and give the money back to him.

I get that part.

But why buy it back?

I was thinking

about talking to him when I return the money.

But then,

when I saw his face,

I couldn't say anything.

That makes perfect sense.

He happily bought a gift for his girlfriend.

Who knew she'd return it

and give the money back?

She even said,

"You penniless kid! Stop acting generously!"

I can clearly hear

a loud "whack" from his side.

What are you saying?

That's not my intention! It's for his own good.

Do you think he would slap me over that?

No...

I was only imagining

your boyfriend's fragile little heart being crushed by you.

Whack!

You scared me.

You're crazy.

Besides, your intention no longer matters.

A young man

naturally has a stronger pride.

You could've

paid him back without him knowing.

Why did you choose such a terrible method?

As a bystander, this is already

making me upset.

Let alone him.

Think about it.

His fragile heart

is constantly being...

Whack!

-Whack! -That's enough!

I'm already regretting it!

If someone's willing to sell the necklace to me,

I'm willing to pay double

or even triple.

I'm curious.

What does the necklace look like?

Is it as pretty as the one I got for my goddess?

Of course.

It's...

It looks good.

It's a limited edition.

I have to wait.

Limited edition?

This is hunger marketing.

It's based on the perception that scarcity connotes value.

Today, I actually gave a similar example

at a staff training session.

If we consider love

as an intangible commodity,

then it is also being used

as hunger marketing since the beginning.

Think about it.

We provide limited choices

targeted at a sole customer.

Also, it is possible for other people to grab them anytime.

This creates a feeling of urgency.

It reminds every consumer

to grab something quickly if they like it.

Are you trying to say

that love is some sort of impulsive buying?

And unfortunately,

people often buy the wrong thing.

Forget it.

This is too depressing.

Enough about me.

Let's talk about you.

After giving her the necklace,

was there any progress with her?

Of course.

How are you guys doing now?

What's the matter?

-You... -What is it?

Why aren't you wearing the necklace I gave you?

Don't tell me you returned it.

Or you don't like it?

No way.

I like it. Of course, I do.

But...

I lost it.

I can't return it without the receipt even if I wanted to.

Can you give me the receipt?

In your dreams.

Don't change the subject.

Tell me.

Were you ruthlessly rejected, so you're not willing to tell me?

Being aware without exposing things,

that's what friends do.

It's that bad?

The other couples are all lovey-dovey.

A backup like me is standing before her,

but she doesn't notice me.

I'm starting to wonder if I am unattractive.

Why isn't she attracted

no matter what I do?

You're not unattractive.

Let me dissect it for you.

Right now, your goddess

only has eyes

for her boyfriend.

"There are millions of people,

but I only have eyes for you."

Do you know why is that so?

Are you saying that he's her true love and I should give up?

No, that's not what I mean.

It's because there's only space for one man in her eyes.

From that perspective,

that girl is pretty commendable.

At least,

she doesn't treat you like a backup.

I mean, she could always keep you hanging around

until the time comes.

So when will she be done with him?

I'm a very nice backup!

But a backup is not always needed.

She might be contented with what she already has.

A STUDENT AS MISTRESS, PICKED UP BY LUXURY CAR ON FRIDAY AND SUNDAY

IMPRESSIVE. SHAME ON YOU.

HE SEEMS RICH. THAT'S A NICE CAR. WHICH CLASS IS SHE?

What's up? High on ecstasy?

I'm not expecting any praise,

but can't you at least be nice?

There's a post on the forum,

saying a student of mine has a sugar daddy,

with a luxury car driving her around.

Look.

Isn't she the star of my class, Cai Minmin?

What a disgrace.

You're being harsh.

Maybe she's in love.

I'm saying that the anonymous poster

has foul intentions.

Who are they to judge?

That's right.

We're all adults here.

It's normal to date working adults.

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

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

YUAN SONG

What if it's the other way round?

The working adult is a woman

and the student is a guy,

and there's a big age gap.

That's what happened to our neighbor, Wang Jiacheng.

The whole neighborhood knew.

Until now, Fang Shanshan is still a legend.

They were passionately in love,

but Mrs. Wang was so pissed that she wanted to die.

Hence,

while dating is a private matter,

they should consider if their families can handle it.

Figure it out slowly.

No wonder He Fanxing isn't willing to tell us.

Also,

men are really unreliable

in these situations.

Ultimately, Wang Jiacheng

married another woman and had twins.

But I personally think

that Fang Shanshan

didn't think it would last forever.

Just enjoy the relationship.

Break up if it doesn't work out.

Both sides are happy.

Why make a big deal out of it?

Don't you agree?

Forget it.

I won't be bothered by it. Just let it be.

Let what be?

Nothing.

I'll call the forum admin to delete the post.

"See You 520"?

What's that?

On May 20,

on the sixth floor of Peninsula Hotel,

there will be a big-scale blind date event.

It's very high-end.

The participation fee is 6,666 yuan.

It's that expensive?

Women get 25 percent off.

25 percent?

It's 4,999 yuan.

Without the decimals.

Ms. He, your calculating skill is superb.

It's too expensive.

It's so easy to earn single people's money.

Our country is trying to improve its GDP.

First, the soaring property prices.

Then, there's the mismatched income.

Nowadays, single men and women

are doing whatever it takes to find the best match.

Imagine this.

If the home shopping channel is selling your mate

for only 4,999 yuan per person.

Buy.

-Buy. -Buy and buy!

That's why if Bai manages to find a boyfriend at the event,

it's like spending 4,999 yuan

to bring her man home.

Yes!

After hearing what Cong Xiao said,

I now see how it's worth every penny.

-Yes! -There's nothing Cong Xiao can't sell.

Of course.

But I still prefer working in our company.

A small company has a better atmosphere and benefits.

It's more humane.

My classmate works at a big company, the stress is overwhelming.

She constantly worries about getting fired due to poor performance.

They're always working overtime.

She's got white hair now.

I think that our company staff are way up there in contentment too.

The only thing missing is a husband.

It's a shame the company won't give me one.

If only I had a boyfriend.

I'd get flowers even if Valentine's is pointless.

HONG SHENG HUI

You know some nice spots.

Enjoying the view?

Here.

I know I should leave personal matters after work.

But I can't wait till then.

Go on.

May 20 is around the corner.

You didn't buy me a gift, right?

I did.

Or is there something that you want?

No, that's not what I meant.

What I'm trying to say is

that you're 22 this year.

You'll start working.

This is an important phase for you to start being self-reliant.

And you guys

are in an era where income is not at par with real estate prices.

So,

it's to be expected

that your financial ability is

not as strong right now.

If you are dating a girl in 20s,

even eating at a roadside stall

would be a happy date.

She'll be like a little bee,

buzzing around you.

A simple and sweet love.

Even if you don't buy her an expensive necklace,

she'll still think

that you're the best and look up to you unconditionally.

You're beating around the bush.

I'm really not sure what you're trying to say.

What I actually want to say is

you'll eventually have what those mature men have.

And I believe

that you'll have even more.

So,

there's no need to rush

to buy me things

that are beyond your capability right now.

The best thing

about having an older girlfriend is her financial stability.

I can buy anything I want myself.

I don't need to rely on you.

Besides,

the only thing I don't have is

a limited edition item money can't buy,

which you already gave me.

That's the best gift.

Don't worry.

I won't force my ideas onto you.

Take your time.

No need to rush.

What's the matter?

Did I say something wrong and make you feel bad?

I'm sorry.

I didn't mean any harm.

No.

What you said

reminded me of my mom.

Mom?

I'm touched that you care for me.

But don't worry.

I won't buy anything beyond my means.

Right now,

everything I buy is within my means.

The coming May 20

will be the first festival we celebrate as a couple.

I already know what to get you.

There's no need.

You really don't have to buy me any gifts.

Rest assured.

You'll definitely like this gift.

I already love the necklace.

Wear it for me tomorrow then.

Tomorrow?

Okay.

I'll wear it tomorrow.

Careful, Mrs. He. It's falling off.

Chew slowly.

Mom, I'm home.

You're back, Canyang.

Have you had dinner?

Yes.

Listen.

Why are you here again?

Why can't I be here?

I brought Peanut.

-Where's Dad? -Mr. He went boxing.

How is Xiaoyu's mother-in-law?

She's still in the hospital, but she's fine.

So Peanut will stay here for now.

Our poor little Peanut.

You're getting kicked from place to place like football.

Canyang!

Get lost.

Why are you saying that in front of a child?

Come here, Peanut. Come to Grandma He.

-Try this. It's yummy. -Where's Fanxing?

In the bathroom.

Finally, there are three people.

How about we play Fighting the Landlord?

Let's do it.

You think I'm scared of you?

Call.

Three Ks with a pair of twos. You can't take that, right?

Because I also have a pair of aces.

I know you can't take it because Professor Song threw a two earlier.

Joker!

I'm so sorry, but I have seven to Q.

Give me the money.

That's crazy!

How can you get three Ks and a pair of twos?

That's right. Did she cheat?

Fighting the Landlord is so easy.

I always get to be the landlord and I always win.

I feel bad for taking your money.

Let's play a different game.

Stickers?

How arrogant.

Stickers it is!

Fine. We'll play Stickers with you.

Get her.

Get her good.

Hey, look at the camera.

Lift your head up, quick.

Three, two, one.

Cheese!

I'll send it to Xiaoyu.

Why does she always get the good cards?

She memorized the cards.

She memorized the cards during Fighting the Landlord!

I didn't do it on purpose!

I only

kind of remembered it subconsciously.

It wasn't difficult.

I'll kill you, He Fanxing!

Don't mind Professor Song, for my sake.

Let it go.

DONGYA

Is it your girlfriend?

I already told her I wanted to break up.

So she's my future ex-girlfriend.

-What's the reason? -I couldn't forget my ex.

You're the worst.

You better answer her call.

Lying and evading her won't solve anything.

It's not right to lie.

However,

using your ex as a reason

is considered a white lie, I guess.

A lie is still a lie.

Is a white lie not a lie?

Sometimes, a lie is like quenching thirst with poison.

"Quenching thirst with poison."

The moon hangs high up in the sky

Crescent-shaped like your eyebrows

My heart misses you

I can only move forward There's no turning back

Oh, my love

Why are you still here?

Mr. Ye.

Can I borrow my cousin for five minutes?

Okay.

Luming, you don't have to act like this.

Like what?

You're my boss after all.

I'll explain it to your sister.

What do you mean?

Your relationship isn't going well, right?

There's no need to sing "Blooming Flowers in the Full Moon."

Just let go if you fail.

It's painful to see you pretending like this.

What do you mean I'm pretending?

I never fight a war I can't win.

Step by step, you know?

Conquering her is all a matter of time.

Okay, think of it as my unnecessary concern.

Work awaits.

Stop.

Anything else, Mr. Ye?

It seems like if I don't show my stuff,

you wouldn't know what a true master is.

Listen.

I'm going to give her a call right now

and she's going to submit herself to me like a servant.

Morning, Ms. He.

There's a package for you.

Thanks.

-Morning, Ms. He. -Morning.

Yuan Song.

Come see me in my office.

HE FANXING

Hello. The number you have dialed is busy.

Please try again later.

Hello. The number you--

She could've pressed the wrong button.

One more time.

Sit.

It's connected.

Hello.

There's no need to thank me.

I'm offering you a rare opportunity.

You have the honor of buying me a meal.

Let me be clear.

It can't be too cheap.

I think

we should...

Mr. Ye, I'll go back to work.

Su Li, she...

Her phone probably died. Su Li, well...

She...

Crazy guy.

What's wrong?

Well...

I went to your house last week and cleaned it up for you, right?

I saw

a box on the shoe rack

filled with receipts.

And so...

I GOT YOUR NECKLACE.

Don't you think the box needs a lid?

I mean, you see it once you enter the house.

It looks untidy.

If there's a lid,

it would look tidier.

Do you have OCD?

A little bit.

Okay.

You sure that's all?

That's all.

You can go back to work.

Are you trying to trick me?

Not at all.

Oh my goodness!

He's got to be an angel!

Such timely help!

I got your necklace.

I saved your life. How will you thank me?

I'm offering you a rare opportunity.

You have the honor of buying me a meal.

-That's all. Thank you. -Sure thing.

TRANSFER 4,200 YUAN TO YE LUMING

Only 4,200 yuan?

Isn't the necklace 4,200 yuan?

Did you buy it at a higher price?

How much is it then?

I bought it for 4,200 yuan.

But you said,

you'd pay three times the price if someone could find it.

So now you owe me 12,600 yuan.

You're reselling it to me at 12,600 yuan?

-Are you a profiteer? -Will you pay or not?

Never.

You have no shame.

You made me realize

that I need to be careful in choosing friends.

I might lose everything I have

if I'm not careful.

I'm the one you're summoning and dismissed at will.

I, Ye Luming, don't smoke nor drink.

A good man with no bad habits.

Why am I being rebuffed when all I did was help?

I didn't mean to do that.

I'm almost begging for forgiveness already.

Why do I feel like I'm coaxing my girlfriend?

Drink up!

All right. Don't be angry.

Will you do it again?

No, I wouldn't dare.

Never mind.

The post was deleted.

I know I'm innocent.

Don't mention it. Many people reposted it.

Sorry about that.

She can be quite strong.

Zhao Linlin, you go ahead.

Go.

We still need to shower before lights out.

Melon.

What's this smell in your room?

Why does it smell so bad?

Why does it stink so much?

It's bad breath.

Don't you smell it?

I heard

that people who talk nonsense and gossip

tend to have bad breath!

That's not all.

Afterward,

their mouths would foam with yellow fluid and rot away.

Then, it would stink even more!

Liu Zhanni.

Stop making oblique accusations.

My goodness.

A stench from a septic tank.

It's all over the school's forum.

The photos tell everything.

Everyone has seen it.

It's fine if you won't admit to it.

-That's right. -But you can't say we made it up.

Yes, if you dared to do it, can't we say it?

You know if you're making it up or not.

The whole school is talking about it.

Just call the police!

Stop acting tough in front of us.

We're not close with Cai Minmin.

Sure.

You're not close with Cai Minmin,

but you're close with her skincare products.

Your parents worked hard to send you guys here.

I bet they didn't make you live poorly.

Thief!

That's enough.

Stop it. You need to go.

A little forbearance brings peace.

-Just endure it. -Did I say anything wrong?

Thief! You're a thief!

Who's a thief?

-I'm telling you... -You, it's you. Thief!

You're the thief!

-You! -Sharing things isn't stealing.

Are you any better?

All you do is suck up to Cai Minmin like a lap dog.

You want her to introduce you to a rich man,

so you could get a house!

-Say that again, I dare you! -Melon!

-Stop fighting! -Melon!

-Melon! -Say that again!

-Say it! -Melon!

Never mind.

Never mind, Melon.

Stop fighting.

Have you had breakfast?

I know.

Not even the dorm manager could stop the fight.

If it was me, I wouldn't show up either.

Tell me.

Who started this?

She did.

It was self-defense on my part!

She deserved it!

School rules state that those involved in serious fights will be expelled!

She posted a rumor and then argued with my friend!

She deserved it!

Are you done?

Cai Minmin.

Li Jing said you started the fight.

Do you admit it?

Li Jing.

Cai Minmin said you posted the rumor online

and argued with her friend.

Do you admit it?

No.

She accused me without any proof.

I argued with Liu Zhanni because she started it first.

It was self-defense.

Cai Minmin.

You said she spread the rumor.

Do you have proof?

Professor He!

Bad news!

Your ex-lover, Professor Song, is about to send your goddess, Minmin,

to the disciplinarian's office for punishment.

If you have no proof,

then accusing someone else

is spreading a rumor yourself.

Li Jing.

You're Cai Minmin's roommate.

Conflicts are inevitable.

She most likely just acted on impulse.

Since she started it, I'll make her apologize to you.

I won't apologize! I wasn't wrong!

Cai Minmin,

you fought in the dorm, but you weren't wrong?

I originally thought

that we are roommates.

So it's fine if she just apologizes

and pays for the medical expenses.

But Cai Minmin doesn't think she's wrong.

I'm requesting the school to punish her!

Whatever!

I don't care if I get expelled!

I'll report you guys to the police!

You and Sun Yu!

You used my skincare products for a year without permission!

Zhao Linlin is the witness!

You guys spread the rumor!

You were the only ones in the dorm when the renovation company called me.

My uncle bought the house for me!

We'll get a DNA test.

You guys started the rumor!

Cai Minmin.

You don't own the police. Where's the proof?

Goodness.

I thought this was a courtroom.

Professor He, I'm solving a problem here.

I know. Think of me as an audience member.

I heard something about spreading rumors.

Who did that?

The post on the forum.

Cai Minmin said Li Jing posted the rumor about her.

She has no proof though.

But the proof that she beat her up is more than sufficient.

Both offenses are severe.

Especially spreading rumors. It's more serious.

Make a police report.

Let the police handle it.

Wait!

The phone reminded me of something.

The photos in the post

were taken with a phone.

We can just check their phones.

Even if the photos were deleted,

we could retrieve them with an app.

Can that be done?

Of course.

Come on! Show us your phones and prove it to everyone.

But...

But the phone

is a very personal item.

That's true.

The university won't allow teachers to check your phones.

It's best to report it.

It's easier for the police to collect evidence.

It's more credible too.

Nowadays, even hidden IP addresses

can be tracked easily with technology.

Can't find your phone again?

-Use mine. -Okay.

I thought it would be okay

once the post is deleted.

If the police find out,

the rumormonger will likely be expelled.

Hold on. It's connected.

Professor Song, Professor He, don't!

What's the matter?

I...

When I heard you blabbing

about retrieval apps and tracking hidden IPs,

I knew you were bluffing.

Hello, professors.

It's not the first time we teamed up so perfectly.

Those kids can't handle even the slightest pressure.

And they don't even have common sense. It's too easy to trick them.

And they even dare to do bad things.

Jealousy brings out your bad side.

Consider it a free lesson outside of the syllabus.

Subtitle translation by Jacqueline Wong Ing