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-Qingqing. -Yes?

A new employee is coming in.

Please clear this table from top to bottom.

Okay, I'll get it done.

Ms. He.

I have booked the table for tonight, but they have limited seats.

There are six of us, right?

Please check the head count.

Me, Chang Huan, Bai, Cong Xiao,

Ms. He and Ms. He's boyfriend.

-Six! -Okay.

-Then-- -Count me in.

Hey!

I was upset when I didn't see you this morning.

Are you here to visit us? Are those snacks?

You want to eat these office supplies?

You trickster.

I'm here to report for work.

Haven't you received the call?

Are you the new designer?

I thought you quit.

I'm back again.

You didn't want to leave me, did you?

Don't be ridiculous.

I couldn't leave Ms. He.

Haven't you had enough of her torture?

I guess I'm a masochist.

Where are we heading for dinner?

I think they're full.

Yes, the seats are limited. We've already reserved for six, right?

That's not a problem.

It's just an extra chair.

I booked a private room.

But I think Yuan Song already has other plans.

No.

Your boyfriend is buying us dinner. I have to make time.

That's right!

I applied for a job at Aijia.

They asked me to come here.

Why did you apply to work at Aijia?

If you plan to go abroad, you need to prepare for the exam.

I'll only leave early next year.

The rent is expensive. I need money to survive.

So I signed a contract with Aijia.

They'll cover my expenses abroad for two years.

I'll work at Aijia after I graduate.

Are you upset?

No.

Well...

You shouldn't attend tonight.

Why?

My boyfriend is buying dinner.

I know.

Didn't we have a deal?

We'll stay friends even after our breakup.

And we should be even closer than just regular friends.

That's not right.

To me, you're family.

You know,

my parents don't really care much about me.

You took care of me when I was sick.

You stocked up my fridge.

You ate what I cooked.

I gave you massages.

So, deep down inside,

you're already my family.

What kind of logic is that?

That's why I can't bear to be out of touch with you.

I want you to be happy.

Regardless of who you are with, I wish you well.

So...

He has no feelings for me anymore?

I thought

you only wanted to be friends with me

out of

plain courtesy.

Being friends with your ex is the highest level of breakup.

Yes.

I shouldn't have any feelings for him.

He Fanxing.

You don't wish to be friends with me

because you still like me?

No.

I have moved on.

It's true.

-Really? -Yes.

My boyfriend

is a good man.

We're about the same age.

He has a successful career and he's a gentleman.

He cares for my family.

And he is funny.

He's generous too.

I'll get back to work.

That was close.

Isn't this place great?

-Look. -You're here.

-Mr. Ye. -Hi, welcome.

-Mr. Ye. -Hi, old man.

Change of plans.

Just play along.

-Have a seat. Here, sit. -Okay.

Let me sit here. I need to suck up to the boss.

Chang Huan, you want to sit beside Cong Xiao, right?

But Qingqing will beat you up.

Qingqing, let's swap seats.

No. Since Yuan Song is here, I want to sit beside him.

He's cute. I'll enjoy dinner more.

Hey.

How can I let you have him all by yourself?

Yuan Song, come and sit here.

I want to sit beside him too.

I'll enjoy dinner more too.

Okay. I'll just sit between you two beauties.

Hi, sir.

Do the honors.

You're all my guests. Help yourselves.

Order whatever you want.

-Here. -No.

-It's okay. -No, it's not.

I'll do it.

How about some red wine first?

Sure.

Do you even know about red wine?

Just let Mr. Ye order.

I don't, but so what?

You can't go wrong with the expensive one.

I'll have this.

-Aerate it first. -Yes, sir.

How much is it? Let me tell you, I don't drink cheap wine.

Eight...

8,800 yuan?

The old man said we can order anything.

Sure!

You only live once.

It will be such a waste if you don't do what you want.

Maybe I'll just buy some street food the next time I treat you.

Give me the menu. I'll order expensive food too.

-All right. -That's right. Order away!

Let's see.

This is good!

This is good. I want to have this.

Didn't you quit already? Why did you come back?

Because I want to.

You're good.

If I were good,

my girlfriend wouldn't get stolen.

If she could get stolen so easily, that means it wasn't true love.

No one but the wearer knows where the shoe pinches.

Even if you're not her good friend anymore,

the friendship is real.

The world is ever-changing.

Just admit it when you've failed.

Only the last one standing is the real winner.

You're right, old man.

We never know who the last one standing will be.

I'll go ahead.

You little fox.

You were still a baby

when I became an expert.

You dare to compete with me?

You're back again?

It's a misunderstanding.

I'm sorry.

Check.

Slash, vertical.

-Check, horizontal, horizontal. -Don't slack off!

You still have another stroke. I'm looking at you.

Stroke.

Horizontal, dot.

Who is making a fuss?

-The fortune wheel is ever turning. -You're playing games?

I will show you no mercy! Deal the cards!

Here.

Here.

I want to draw one too.

Here's the King.

Guess what number I got.

Revenge is sweet.

Don't get too cocky.

I want number six and number three to cross arms and drink.

And they have to hold each other tightly while drinking.

No cheating, I'm telling you.

Who is number six?

-Hurry up. -What's yours?

It's you?

Who's my partner?

Ms. He.

Should we switch cards?

You can't do that.

That's not sportsmanlike at all.

Stop sucking up to Ms. He.

Her boyfriend didn't even say a word.

Yes. We need to take the game seriously.

Crossing arms and drinking is nothing.

Ms. He even set me up with Mr. Ye last time.

Is that so?

Yes. The old man won't be mad, right?

You have a big heart.

Sure.

-Cross arms and drink. -Cross arms and drink.

-Cross arms and drink. -Cross arms and drink.

-Cross arms and drink. -Cross arms and drink.

Fine. Cross arms and drink, right?

Do you know how to do that?

I have never done it before.

Yuan Song is giving his first time to Ms. He!

Look. Yuan Song is shy.

He's blushing!

Lower.

Lower.

Wrap your arm around my neck.

Hang on. Hold tight!

-Hold each other tight. -Hold each other tight.

Drink up.

All right. Next one.

Are you all right?

Here.

I want number one

and number five

to hold hands

and keep a two-palms-wide distance between their faces.

They have to make eye contact.

And sing

"The Moon Represents My Heart."

Remember to sing it with emotions.

You're so demanding.

You're not number one, are you?

Sorry to disappoint you.

You scared me.

Who's number one?

Not me.

Sing us an emotional duet.

Get closer.

-Don't be shy. -Two palms wide.

-All right. -Closer.

-Hold hands! -Hold hands and sing.

Hold hands, come on!

Sing.

You asked me how deep my love is for you

How much do I love you?

My feelings are true

My love is also true

The moon represents my heart

A gentle kiss

-Moved my heart -His singing is not bad.

Our feelings are so deep

The moon represents my heart

What's going on?

Why does it seem like there's a spark between them?

All right. Stop fooling around.

It's late now.

Let's have one last round.

Since it's the last round, let's do it like this.

No matter who gets the King,

the punishment is to head to the entrance and beg for one yuan.

What do you think?

-Good idea. -Good idea.

All right. Deal the cards!

-Miss, don't go. -Miss, please give me one yuan!

Give me some money.

Just one yuan is enough!

Sir!

You look rich.

I just need one yuan. Just one yuan!

Professor He.

Cai Minmin?

Which one do you want?

Professor He, I want to suspend my studies.

Suspend your studies?

Why? Are you sick?

Didn't you say we can't be together because I'm a student?

I'll suspend my studies for a year and date you.

What are you thinking?

You want to suspend your studies just to date?

Do you think you're cool?

Your parents worked hard for you to study, but dating is all you think about.

Dating is not all I think about.

All I think about is you.

Anyhow, you can't quit school.

Studying should be your top priority.

You won't let me quit and you won't date me.

What do you want me to do?

What do you mean by that?

You're an adult. A big girl.

Don't you know your priorities?

There's no man in this world worthy enough for you to give up your future for.

You have to love yourself and be selfish.

Love yourself before loving others, understand?

But what's the point of understanding these things?

I'm still in love with you.

If you were in danger right now,

I'd be willing to die to save your life.

What are you talking about?

You're still young. Stop talking about death.

I know you don't care about me.

Those reasons are just excuses.

You won't even consider me even if I've graduated.

Because you don't like me at all!

Ever since I was little,

all the guys I've liked have never liked me back.

I didn't say I didn't like you.

I know.

You just like me as a student.

You think I'm not sexy or feminine enough.

Who says I like sexy girls?

Taste is a subjective thing. Cute girls are good too.

But I'm not cute at all.

You are. You're very cute.

Stop lying to me!

I bet you hate me very much.

You can't even be bothered to look at me.

I even comment on everything you do.

I'm just like an annoying housefly buzzing around you.

I'm not lying.

-I really-- -I'm just a housefly!

Calm down.

Stop crying. Let's talk this over, all right?

It's useless to talk things over.

No matter how hard I try, it's useless.

I've thought things through.

I won't bother you anymore.

You've thought things through?

That's good.

I want to be a nun.

All the guys I've liked have never liked me back.

Buddha must be enlightening me.

He doesn't want me to be concerned with dating

and wants me to become a nun.

-I'm leaving. -Wait!

Why are you becoming a nun?

-Are you threatening me? -It's Buddha!

Stop saying that. Buddha is too busy to enlighten you.

If everyone becomes a nun because of small problems,

temples would be everywhere instead of shops.

Who says it's a small problem?

Love is so important that my world is already collapsing.

Then you shouldn't be a nun after all.

Stop crying. Calm down.

Let's talk this over.

I'm not saying that we can't be together. Let's talk this over.

Let's negotiate and reach an agreement.

-Is it still negotiable? -Of course.

Okay. I'm all ears.

Our fundamental issue is not because I don't like you,

but because I'm a teacher and you're a student.

It will have a negative impact and it's against moral values.

People will judge us.

But love has to undergo trials.

Stop reading bullshit on the Internet.

Don't be dumb.

A tree has to be planted in spring.

If you plant it in winter instead, it will die.

And then you blame it on the tree.

Isn't that crazy?

What should we do then?

You can't just give up without even trying.

Nobody said we can't plant a tree in winter.

We can plant it in the greenhouse, and move it out in spring.

How do we go about it?

I have the perfect idea.

We can be together.

But we can't make it public.

We can only do that after you've graduated.

-I don't think I can make it until then. -Exactly.

Your love towards Yuan Song was just a flicker.

You won't cherish it once you have it.

I bet you will dump me within a week.

I won't! I will like you longer for sure.

You're much better than him.

You can't say that.

He will catch up to me in the future.

But Professor He,

our love for each other isn't something shameful.

Do we really have to keep it a secret?

Think about it.

If you agree, we can be together.

If you don't, then just become a nun.

Buddha is waiting for you.

My mouth is getting dry.

I'll get some ice cream.

What are you doing?

Tell me your standpoint. Don't just hug me.

If I agree, does it mean that you'll be my boyfriend?

Of course.

I agree!

Why are you bouncing?

I'm just overwhelmed.

This is my first time dating. I finally have a boyfriend!

Hurry.

-That's it? -What else do you want?

Maybe you should become a nun.

Forget it.

How petty.

I'm a bit hungry.

Do you have any food here?

My mom made some buns. Do you want some?

Yes.

How can you let your girlfriend sleep on the sofa

while you sleep on the bed?

You're not a gentleman at all.

Hey, I'm already 32 years old and I have cervical spondylosis.

Sleeping on the sofa would be torture.

Also, this will be your last sleepover.

Go to school on time.

Behave like a student. Do you hear me?

-Okay. -Good girl.

Here.

Take out the trash.

Okay.

Ye, you forgot the key for the milk box.

Cai Minmin, there's another bag.

Isn't that my t-shirt?

She was all muddy yesterday, so I gave it to her.

Okay.

So she slept at your place last night?

She missed her dorm curfew, so I just took her in.

You know each other?

Where do you think you're going?

Aunt! Save me!

-Aunt? -Aunt?

I'm doomed.

I'm losing my appetite.

Why is Professor He's sister my uncle's girlfriend?

Keep it down.

My gosh.

What a coincidence.

So Minmin is Luming's niece.

As the saying goes,

"People who don't belong together don't get to live together."

This is fate. Am I right?

Yes.

Minmin, eat slowly.

I can get you another bowl if it's not enough.

Mrs. He, your noodles are so good.

I'll come over more often.

Sure.

Mind your manners. They're Grandpa and Grandma He.

No wonder I couldn't reach you lately.

You found another place to get free meals.

How rude.

Luming, it's okay.

Don't lecture the kid while she's eating.

It's bad for digestion.

She's not a kid anymore.

She's already 20,

but she still acts like a stray dog

and even crashed at a male teacher's place.

If I had known that Aunt lived here...

I mean, Fanxing.

I would have slept at her place.

You think sleeping on the sofa is comfortable?

Fanxing? Mind your manners again.

Are you okay?

-I'm fine. -You and I are not done yet.

You didn't tell me that Fanxing is your girlfriend now.

I have so many secrets I want to share with Fanxing.

Like those bad ideas you had when you were pursuing her.

What bad ideas?

Nothing.

Do you want me to teach you a lesson?

You're no longer protected by juvenile law.

But there's a domestic violence law now.

Hitting your niece is considered domestic violence too.

-Eat up. She's quite interesting. -Eat up.

No wonder he looked familiar.

I saw him pick you up from school before.

How could I forget?

Does my uncle frequent your house often?

He's so sneaky.

Your uncle is dating my sister now.

And I'm...

Good thing we agreed on our greenhouse plan last night.

Otherwise, a selfish person like my uncle

would break us up in every way possible for his own happiness.

Let's just call it off.

No way!

I've met your niece before.

I know.

Your company designed the apartment I bought for her.

No.

One time, I went to Yuan Song's place,

but he went to the construction site because of an emergency.

-And then-- -I know.

She thought you were the maid.

You didn't take off your mask even after you left.

Forget it.

I don't want to talk about your ex.

How do you know everything?

The longer I know you, the scarier you are.

How did you manage to get all these dark histories?

It was a coincidence.

I didn't know that Minmin was your brother's student either.

Your niece had a crush on my ex.

Good thing he didn't like her.

Imagine this.

My niece's boyfriend

is my girlfriend's ex.

Could it get more complicated than that?

Don't feel so stressed.

This is just temporary.

We may not have a happy ending either.

It could have been worse.

What we discussed last night isn't a strategy to keep this confidential,

but to keep us alive!

What if

your sister and my uncle got married

and unfortunately, we got married too?

How should we address them?

Is she my sister-in-law or aunt?

Is he your uncle or brother-in-law?

Worry about your own problem.

What if things got worse

and we have children of our own?

Say hello!

Hi, Aunt, Uncle.

Hi, cousin.

My nephew is such a good boy.

Hi, my cousin and uncle.

I'm going up. Bye.

Let me share a management tip with you.

What tip is that?

I realized a minor problem after the dinner with your colleagues last night.

As an administration director,

you should keep a distance with your staff.

Don't get too close.

Otherwise, they'll be hard to manage.

Can you please not beat around the bush?

I know what to do. No need to remind me.

You know what to do?

What will you do?

I'll just treat him like an ordinary colleague.

No special treatments or it'll look like I care more about him.

What a wise decision.

When it comes to love, I'm at least a primary school graduate level.

I have to go.

Take care.

Let me do it.

Yuan Song is giving his first time to Ms. He!

Hold each other tight.

-Hold each other tight. -What about your arms?

Look. Yuan Song is shy.

He's blushing!

I'll do it.

What were you thinking about just now?

Why are you so early?

I'm meeting a client at 9:30 a.m.

Doesn't the company require us to clock in first?

We have a special relationship. I should follow the rules even more.

Otherwise, it won't be easy for you either.

I separate personal and business matters.

Here's our purchasing and engineering department.

Here's the marketing department.

The design department is here.

And this is our pantry.

We're a small company. The duties are not clear cut.

So help Ms. Bai out whenever you're free.

Ms. Bai.

Hi, Ms. Bai.

Hi.

I'll bring you to see Ms. He.

All right.

-Bai. -Yes?

Why is there another receptionist?

Qingqing has resigned, so the company hired a new one.

Why?

You didn't know?

What's the hurry?

I haven't finished the handover yet.

-Did you resign? -Yes.

-Did you get a new job? -No.

I plan to get a diver's license in Thailand next month.

I'll look for a job after that.

Since I'm living with my parents, I've saved a lot of money.

I'm going to spend my two years' worth of savings all on this trip.

What about Chang Huan?

If I leave, nobody will pursue him anymore.

Shouldn't you be happy about it?

Qingqing.

I've never stood between you two.

And Chang Huan never said he wanted to be more than friends.

So I should just blame myself for failing to pursue him instead of you?

I originally wanted to clear the air between us.

We're colleagues after all.

But you've been acting weird.

Chang Huan and I couldn't even be our usual selves.

Fine. It's good that you resigned.

You don't have to see me anymore.

That's right.

That's right?

All right then.

You were the one who suggested the King Game last night.

It was my fault.

I shouldn't have picked that card. Are you happy now?

Whatever.

Lunatic.

You're angry. You're finally angry.

What's so funny?

-Are you really a lunatic? -Maybe.

Wait!

Let's talk.

I've given up.

No.

To be precise, I was rejected.

When was that?

That night when we were at the karaoke bar.

He told me that he tried.

And yet, he still couldn't fall for me.

He is such a kind person.

If someone else met a girl like me

who looks all right and takes initiative,

he would've played me.

Not only did Chang Huan not do so,

he even told me sincerely

that he'd try to fall in love with me.

I think he's really charming.

Yes. He is a good man.

So what?

You like good men.

But you don't want to be more than friends.

You know that I don't have that intention,

but you still picked on me and embarrassed me.

You're too complicated. That's why I wanted to help.

It's how the evil supporting actress helps the lead in dramas.

Cong Xiao, you obviously like him.

But you don't want to be with him.

Yet, you're upset when another girl goes after him.

Are you conflicted just because he is poor?

He is passive and he accepts reality as it is.

He is humble and kind.

Everyone else thinks he is a good man.

But he doesn't grasp opportunities

or improve himself.

If we really were to start a relationship,

our lives would be full of disasters, not happy surprises.

A future like that

would be bleak.

But you like him, don't you?

I do.

They say that when two people who love each other make eye contact,

their heartbeats are in sync.

Love alone is not enough to support our lives.

It'll all be gone in a few years.

But money can.

Subtitle translation by Joey Lim Zhuang Yi