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Did you guys

have a good dinner last night?

I took her to a seafood place

and sent her home after that.

How is that?

Did I make you proud?

Are you happy now?

You're so nice.

-Thank you! -I'm not nice!

For the whole day yesterday,

I felt really awful.

I let my friend down.

I let my boyfriend down.

I think that whenever it comes to relationships,

I...

I become extremely stupid.

The harder I try,

the more mistakes I make.

I just want the people around me to be happy.

At the very least, they're not hurt because of me.

It would be great if I could see the future now.

I'd really like to see

what awaits me in the future.

I'll treat you better in the future and I won't trick you anymore.

-Morning, Cong Xiao. -Morning.

Thank you.

How did the blind date go yesterday?

I think it went well.

We went to a fancy restaurant last night.

He pulled out the chair, opened the door for me,

and even paid for dinner.

After he drove me home, he didn't ask to come up.

A true gentleman.

How nice!

It's okay. We'll just be friends first.

So you really don't like Chang Huan.

I can feel at ease then.

I'm sorry.

It's a woman's intuition.

I thought you liked him too.

Him? How is that possible?

Chang Huan is not bad in terms of personality.

But he doesn't fit the criteria I'm looking for in a partner at all.

He's just a stingy geek.

You're the only one who doesn't mind that he's poor.

Morning, Chang Huan.

Morning.

Thank you.

So what if I'm poor?

Did I borrow your money?

I'll get to work.

Cong Xiao, wait.

Let me tell you a secret.

A secret?

Is someone talking about me?

I thought I didn't let anything slip.

There weren't any reactions from He Canyang.

No news means good news.

Or should I just ask Yuan Song?

How exactly did I get home?

What happened after I forcibly kissed him?

That was so embarrassing!

Why does he come to work so early?

Isn't he an uninhibited guy who comes and goes like the wind?

Ms. He.

Stop hiding it. We all know already.

You all...

You all know already?

Yes, the photo was sent to the group last weekend.

Ms. He!

Did you mute our gossip group?

That's not it, Bai.

I thought

it would have a negative impact to talk about it in the company,

so I didn't announce it.

Moreover,

it's not necessary to tell everyone about these things, right?

You're right.

If the boss wants to sell his company,

he doesn't need to discuss it with us.

Sell...

the company?

Yes.

That's her, Wu Meiyin.

The head of investment of Aijia Decoration.

Aijia's staff said,

they'd hold their breath whenever they see her.

They don't even dare to share the air with her.

The person beside Mr. Li is our boss, right?

I only met him once during the annual dinner two years ago.

He's our boss?

Isn't he in Australia?

I heard he owns over 100 acres of land used for kiwi planting.

I don't understand the rich.

Even old folks in my village refuse to farm.

We're being acquired by Aijia.

And you're still concerned about kiwis?

Aijia?

Are you kidding me?

Aijia?

You just found out?

Everyone already knows.

I have too many groups so I muted them.

Why Aijia?

What about Aijia?

Aijia is going to buy our company!

Mr. Zhou.

When can you give me past years' financial statements?

Before this weekend.

-Okay, be quick. -Sure.

Bai.

I asked Ms. He to meet our major client.

Please inform her.

I need the profiles of every staff here.

As for the designers,

attach their best work behind their profiles.

Sure. What about the interns?

There's no need.

What's wrong?

What's with the long faces?

We're being acquired.

We're not going bankrupt.

Joining Aijia

is very beneficial for your careers in the long run.

Mr. Li.

We don't need to move to Aijia's office, do we?

The house I bought is just behind our office.

I thought I could walk to work.

-Currently, I haven't-- -Mr. Li.

Will Aijia take charge of the procurement?

Then...

Am I going to lose my job?

Not to that extent.

But I think a demotion or transfer

will be inevitable.

It's like the boss marrying off his daughter

and we're the dowries the in-laws despise.

Calm down.

Don't think too much.

Everything is still under discussion.

I'll strive to protect our employees' best interests.

I've imagined myself being single at 32.

But I've never imagined

losing my job at 32!

Forget it.

Wake up. Get yourself together.

What was I doing again?

He Fanxing,

I may be ten years younger,

but I'm letting you know

that I'll conquer our hurdle

and stand in front of you.

Eighty-five days from now,

you'll be willing to tell everyone

that I'm your boyfriend.

Eighty-five days from now?

MS. HE, SEE YOU AT BOOK AND FLOWER CAFÉ AT 7:30 P.M. TONIGHT. COME ALONE.

Ms. He.

Ms. He.

I'd like to take this afternoon off.

Okay.

Thank you, Ms. He!

Ms. He.

We need you to sign this.

Sure, Mr. Qu.

Okay. I'll contact you again.

Thank you.

Cutie pie, it's a prank.

The engineering team always exceeds the beverage budget.

It's no use even if your director came to see Ms. He himself.

Hey, I'm not mistaken, right?

This says "He Fanxing",

not "go to hell", right?

Who is it?

Who?

Who?

On the bright side,

being acquired isn't that bad.

Big companies may not be as flexible as the small ones,

but they have good welfare and pension.

It's just like getting into a second-tier university,

then it merges with a top university.

Even your diploma becomes more valuable.

I heard it's hard to get into Aijia.

You're too young and naive.

I've done my research.

Aijia's administration department is organized and has good pay.

Everyone has their own function.

All five receptionists are at least 165cm tall.

They represent their company proudly.

What can you do there? Sweep the floor?

Can you do that?

So you mean we'll all lose our jobs?

Not just us.

I'm afraid even Ms. He

will have to receive severance pay.

You are thinking too much.

Didn't Aijia recruit the staff from the previous firm they acquired?

You're too young and naive.

That is what usually happens.

But if the staff doesn't meet their standards,

they could be fired anytime.

So just work hard.

Aijia has a strict performance assessment system

and lowest score elimination policy.

All of us are like goldfishes in a fishbowl

being dumped into a pond

with red-eared sliders waiting at the bottom.

We'll all be torn apart.

Especially me.

I snatched a client away from their manager before.

I've been blacklisted by their marketing department for a while.

If I work in Aijia,

they'll deliberately make things hard for me.

I'd better type up my resume and get a new job.

Do you guys know anyone in Aijia?

Go get some reliable news.

Yuan Song.

Do you know anyone there?

No.

I know an assistant designer in Aijia.

I heard their boss has never displayed any other expressions

aside from looking unhappy or pulling faces.

He either has long-term constipation

or is unsatisfied with his sex life.

He's a pervert.

He wants all the skirts of female staff

to be below the knees.

-Let me tell you, he's really-- -Enjoy your meal.

What's wrong with him?

Is he shy?

That's enough. Everything is not finalized yet.

Let's not discuss company affairs here and make ourselves worried.

Now, just do your job well.

All right. Let's guard our last posts well!

Who on earth found the card?

And why did it appear now after such a long time?

Just when the company is about to be acquired.

I can feel

that I am shrouded by conspiracy.

I can feel a shiver down my spine.

It's you?

Me? What do you mean?

Are you waiting for someone?

Yes.

I'm here to get coffee with Chang Huan.

The coffee is ready. I'll go ahead.

-Okay. -I'll get going.

Didn't you leave already?

I'm waiting for someone. Go sit somewhere else.

You're still here?

Ms. He.

Did you see the card?

It was you?

Yes.

I found it.

At first,

I wanted to pretend like I didn't know anything.

Then, tell me.

What do you want?

I guess what I'm doing

is being a busybody.

A busybody?

You're not threatening me?

Why would I do that?

Then why did you slip the card in my notebook

and ask me to come alone?

I was afraid you'd feel awkward.

Besides, didn't you say that private matters

can't be discussed at work?

I asked you to come alone because I was scared

that Yuan Song would come too.

In that case,

I'd feel even more awkward.

Then,

why exactly did you ask me to come here?

If you want to pretend that you don't know anything,

then just go on with it.

I didn't want to be a busybody.

But you're a nice person, Ms. He.

I was conflicted.

Get to the point.

Previously,

I saw a woman meeting Yuan Song.

They didn't seem to be just friends.

She seemed to be giving him gifts

like clothes and shoes.

Yesterday, I saw this photo in the group.

I realized that it's the same woman,

Wu Meiyin from Aijia.

Do you guys know anyone in Aijia?

Go get some reliable news.

Yuan Song.

Do you know anyone there?

No.

So at lunch earlier,

you asked him that on purpose?

Yes.

But I don't know why the kid lied.

Of course,

I might be wrong.

She could also be

his relative or something like that.

If she was his relative,

why did he deny it?

You have a point.

Chang Huan.

I know you're not a busybody.

Thanks for telling me and being a friend.

Don't worry. I'll take care of it.

But...

I hope you can keep this a secret and act like you don't know anything.

I understand. Don't worry.

Thank you.

I'll get going then.

Really?

I'm sorry, Professor He.

Don't worry about it.

Just talk to He Fanxing tomorrow.

Okay, I will.

What are your plans?

I don't know yet.

That's a surprise.

Plans can never keep up with the changes in life.

You're right.

You'd better explain it to He Fanxing tomorrow.

I will.

Right.

Sorry for the trouble that night.

-Get together! -Get together!

-Get together! -Get together!

Friends, are you good?

-Good! -Good!

He's my boyfriend. Is he handsome?

-Yes! -Yes!

My friends are here. I have to entertain them.

Hey!

Come on!

-Drink up! -Come on!

Where's He Fanxing?

Military training in college

is a devil training camp.

I don't get it.

Why can't I fake fainting?

I'd faint after the whole afternoon in the sun!

Yes. Look, Fanxing.

I still haven't recovered my original skin color

from being tanned last year.

Your skin is so firm and smooth.

Fanxing, you're pretty too.

If you didn't tell us your age,

we would've thought you were our senior.

If I could look like her when I turn 30,

I'd be more than happy.

-Ignore her. -Really?

He Canyang, stand up!

Present!

See that?

He's my little brother.

Don't be deceived by how decent he looks.

He's actually a scumbag!

I don't know her. Let's go.

Let him be. Let's drink!

-Cheers! -Cheers!

He Fanxing only gets wasted when she is in an awful mood.

It's like going into another dimension.

Do you get it?

You have to role-play with her.

Marching like a veteran is still all right.

Last time,

she became a boxer.

Hello, Song Xue.

I sent you a message. Why didn't you reply to me?

I have so much to tell you.

I was in the dressing room, so I didn't hear it.

I'll be on air soon. I'll talk to you later, okay?

-Bye. -Okay.

One, two, three!

You hit your brother, Peanut.

Let me listen to him.

He kicked me!

It's time to shower!

You have school tomorrow.

FANXING

Hurry up!

You're flying!

Did your dad bring you out?

What are you doing here?

I'm in a bad mood.

I don't want Mom and Dad to see me.

Because your company has been acquired?

How did you know?

I walked the dog with Yuan Song.

Yuan Song?

Why? Are you worried about losing your job?

A small part of me is.

I feel like

misfortune won't come alone.

As if things are out of my control.

That's right.

Just take whatever life throws at you.

Did you think that life was under your control?

That was an illusion.

Humans can only control a very small part of it.

After I graduated from college,

I joined Amazing Decoration.

This is the only job I've ever had.

And it has been ten years since.

The company has been growing steadily.

So I never thought that one day,

I'd lose my job.

After it's acquired,

don't they just put their name in but your operations remain the same

and you just need to submit annual reports?

Even if the new company assigns someone to manage your company,

they might lay off some staff, but not directors like you.

This company is different.

The boss takes management very seriously.

Usually, after moving to the headquarters,

they'd set up a new department for unified management.

Their administrative department is huge.

Someone like me can only be a rank-and-file employee

in their company.

At this age,

I've gotten used to being a director.

How can I be a rank-and-file employee?

You're right.

After getting to a certain age, aside from moving forward,

there's no room to move backwards.

Tell me.

Is this considered a midlife crisis?

Of course not.

Those people have an entire family to feed.

That is a midlife crisis.

What's your crisis? I can support you financially.

You will support me?

Of course!

Who else will?

I kicked you out into the world first after all.

Usually, babies come out head first.

If you had really kicked me out with your legs,

Mom would have had obstructed labor.

Never mind.

At least I finally have a man who will support me financially.

This is what we'll do.

Call me Big Brother in the future.

And I'll always have your back.

How about that?

Sure.

Let's go home and talk to Mom and Dad.

If they agree, I'll call you that.

Why are you like this?

Why do you still tell on me like when we were kids?

You were the one who always told on me when we were kids.

Back then, I had so many chances to start dating early,

but you ruined them all.

You read the love letters they sent me and even forcibly kissed them.

You scared them off!

That was a really long time ago.

Why do you still remember them?

Don't be so petty.

You're the one to talk!

You made me look like the bad guy.

By the way,

my colleague said

that he saw a pretty lady

give Yuan Song some things.

Is it his girlfriend?

I don't think so.

The designer who's in charge of him

saw them near the site.

He said she gave him a lot of stuff.

They seemed close too.

Do you think

Yuan Song is cheating on his girlfriend?

The Yuan Song I know would never do that.

But men his age are unpredictable.

Is that lady thin,

has a small face and mid-length hair?

I think so.

That's his ex. She's still bothering him.

Ex-girlfriend?

They met while he was moonlighting at a renovation firm.

She looks really normal.

She has great marketing skills, earns a lot and is much older.

How can I put it?

She's really needy.

They have broken up, but she still gives him things,

food and calls him every day.

She still won't give up even after almost two years.

Then...

So,

Yuan Song probably wouldn't want his girlfriend to know about this.

Of course!

Who would let their girlfriend know about their ex?

He Canyang!

Don't you know that he already has a girlfriend?

I do.

Did your parents not teach you?

Didn't they tell you not to touch what's not yours?

-Hey. -I--

Dongya, what are you talking about?

She's my sister.

Your sister?

What? Why don't you just say that she's your aunt?

Look at her face!

-Your sister? -What's wrong with my face?

What do you think?

Who are you trying to fool?

How old are you? Have you graduated yet?

Aren't you his student?

Did your parents pay your tuition fees

for you to seduce old men?

Dongya.

Do you want to see our family photo at home?

Sure! Do you dare to show it to me?

Calm down.

I'll go change into something He Canyang's sister would wear.

Let's go!

See?

The four of us

are all here.

Ms. Yang,

I'm sorry.

Our son caused you trouble.

No, Mrs. He.

I caused trouble for his sister.

I thought she was a student.

She looks so pretty and young.

Don't worry. I’m a reasonable person.

It was a misunderstanding.

Besides, you have broken up with Canyang.

Just call me by my name.

I didn't want to break up!

I was just trying to scare him.

I wanted him to console me.

Canyang.

Didn't you say that when we first met,

you thought I resembled The Unknown Woman by Ivan Kramskoi,

who is beautiful and mysterious?

I haven't fed the dog.

I'll go feed him now.

Go ahead.

I did the laundry, but haven't hung them to dry yet.

-I have to hang them. -Go ahead.

I'll remove my makeup.

-I... -You...

I...

Tomorrow is May 20.

An unofficial Valentine's Day.

I think...

I still have a chance to celebrate it, right?

RESIGNATION LETTER

I thought I'd finish the internship,

but there's too much to do in preparation for my graduation.

So I've decided to resign.

I can let you proceed with the resignation procedure.

And I'll still issue the internship certificate.

But you still have some projects on your hands.

So,

you need at least one month to hand over the projects.

Okay, one month it is then.

Be honest with me.

Why are you quitting?

Is it because

our company will be acquired?

Actually,

there's someone I don't wish to see in Aijia.

I didn't tell you

because I was embarrassed.

Initially, I was going to intern at Aijia.

Because--

Ms. He, it's time for your meeting.

All right, you go ahead.

All right. It's office hours.

Just focus on your work.

I didn't discuss my resignation with you beforehand.

Are you angry at me?

No.

I've long known that a talented person like you

wouldn't want to stay

in a small company like Amazing Decoration.

Just do whatever you want.

I can be your stepping stone,

but never your stumbling block.

Let's go.

Don't be too forgiving.

I'm starting to feel

that you're too good for me.

Haven't you heard what they always say?

If you really love someone,

you'd immediately feel that he's too good for you.

He Fanxing.

You're now radiating charm from the inside and outside.

Who says so?

About his ex bothering him...

You know,

he'd rather quit than tell me the truth.

If you admire the wisdom of an old man,

then accept his crow’s feet.

If you like handsome young guys, then accept his immaturity.

When they have nothing but youth,

their pride is really high.

But your boyfriend

seems to really like older women.

You're getting him a lavish gift tomorrow, right?

No way!

Don't be mad. I was just curious.

But I'm quite glad.

The cabbage we've long nurtured

is finally getting eaten by a pig.

Who's the cabbage and who's the pig?

Don't let it slip in front of Xiaoyu.

I won't. My lips are sealed.

-How are you? -The pregnant lady is here.

I'm starting to suspect if I'm actually carrying a pig.

He's growing so fast.

He's crushing me so bad that I need to go to the toilet every hour.

In a month,

I'll be eating and drinking on the toilet.

Is it that tough?

You have no idea.

The stretch marks on my stomach

make me look like a watermelon.

It's hideous!

Let me show you!

-Wait. -No.

Hey, we're in public.

Mind your image.

You're wearing a dress.

I'm old anyway.

What image do I have?

You have no idea.

Last month, I brought food when Shen Fanfan's mom was hospitalized.

The patient next to her thought I was Shen Fanfan's aunt.

Do I look that old?

It really pissed me off.

All right, don't be mad.

After you give birth,

I'll give you a membership to a beauty salon.

I knew you were the best.

What about you, He Fanxing?

Your brother promised me

that he'd buy insurance for my second baby.

What about you?

Aren't you going to give me something?

Have you forgotten? I'll be unemployed soon.

I'm broke.

You're worried about getting a job?

Getting a job isn't hard.

But getting a good job is hard.

I don't know what else to do

besides administration.

Just start your own business.

During college, you wanted to be a florist.

I think running a store suits you.

I can invest in it.

No.

I think, for now, I still can't handle the risk.

Take your time. There's no rush anyway.

I'm hungry again.

That's strange.

You're not going to rant about Shen Fanfan?

Why would I do that?

Whenever you ask us out, isn't ranting about him the main point?

Lately, he has been a model father at home.

He has improved in leaps and bounds.

I don't know what to complain about him!

-For real? -Is he possessed by a ghost?

Here.

Thirty thousand followers!

Seems like Peanut has become our dance studio's mascot!

Every post has hundreds of comments.

That's amazing!

Most importantly, he volunteered to take care of the kid.

Tell me.

Is Lady Luck shining down on me now?

Shen Fanfan has finally grown up.

Yes.

You know, I don't expect him

to become wealthy.

If we can be like your family,

living together peacefully,

that'd be great.

Yes.

Let's eat.

Eat up.

Luming, I'm leaving. Is there anything else you need?

No.

I just finished my work.

I'll drive you home.

Sure.

Luming.

Tomorrow is May 20. I'd like to take the afternoon off.

What do you have to do with that?

My boyfriend is taking me to a photography exhibit.

Your boyfriend?

Since when did you have one?

Not long ago.

Don't worry. Your sister doesn't know.

Otherwise, I'm afraid you'd suffer even more.

But she'd never forget a day like tomorrow.

She'll surely ask about your dating progress.

You'd better think about what to tell her.

For some, it's a celebration.

For me, it's a trial.

Luming.

When did you meet Cong Xiao?

Who?

Who's Cong Xiao?

She liked your post.

She's my junior who works in marketing at Amazing Decoration.

We're very close.

I forgot her name.

She was the blind date who was set up by the girl I like.

I'm sorry.

Hey.

This is the crucial period of my battle.

I could use her help.

Don't you go babbling to her.

If you ruin my plan,

think if you can handle the consequences.

Luming.

That is usually what the villains say in movies.

And they usually die terribly.

Don't worry, Luming.

I know who's paying me my salary.

But you said

that you're very close to Cong Xiao.

Who's Cong Xiao?

Your leave is approved.

Thank you, Luming.

I'm your boss.

I'm your cousin.

Boss.

Cousin.

Done! Time to sleep!

Must you do this?

Isn't this what they do with firecrackers?

Just to make sure it feels like the start of a new home renovation.

Has it been five minutes yet?

It has been long enough.

Done.

I woke up at six today. I'm so sleepy.

Why must today's auspicious hour be 7:30 a.m.?

Didn't I tell you?

Tomorrow's a better day. The auspicious hour is 9:20 a.m.

You wanted it done today.

May 20 is such an auspicious day.

Do you men even get that?

Subtitle translation by Ooi Shiou Teng