1 00:01:50,070 --> 00:01:53,920 [Love Between Lines] 2 00:01:54,380 --> 00:01:56,750 [Episode 23] 3 00:01:57,590 --> 00:01:59,259 That's all I know. 4 00:02:05,150 --> 00:02:06,680 Have you ever met that girl? 5 00:02:06,820 --> 00:02:08,630 Who exactly is she? 6 00:02:10,080 --> 00:02:12,630 She was Xiao's neighbor back then. 7 00:02:13,080 --> 00:02:14,410 How would I have met her? 8 00:02:15,280 --> 00:02:16,010 But you know, 9 00:02:16,280 --> 00:02:17,710 anyone who could be neighbors with the Pei family 10 00:02:17,710 --> 00:02:19,840 must have come from a well-off family. 11 00:02:20,590 --> 00:02:22,150 I heard from Xiao's mother 12 00:02:22,320 --> 00:02:24,120 that they went to the same school before. 13 00:02:24,120 --> 00:02:25,250 They got along well. 14 00:02:25,800 --> 00:02:27,079 You don't know this, 15 00:02:27,310 --> 00:02:29,000 but when Xiao was in America, 16 00:02:29,310 --> 00:02:30,920 his temper was even worse than it is now. 17 00:02:30,920 --> 00:02:33,650 So that girl must have a pretty good personality. 18 00:02:35,430 --> 00:02:36,240 But no matter how good her personality is, 19 00:02:36,240 --> 00:02:37,750 she can't be as... 20 00:02:38,420 --> 00:02:39,950 approachable as our Hu Xiu. 21 00:02:41,750 --> 00:02:44,010 Was your Chinese taught by a gym teacher? 22 00:02:44,680 --> 00:02:46,610 My Chinese is indeed not very good. 23 00:02:48,370 --> 00:02:49,900 I haven't even drunk it yet. 24 00:02:50,120 --> 00:02:51,520 No wonder you're single. 25 00:02:56,680 --> 00:02:57,190 You two 26 00:02:57,430 --> 00:02:59,150 are already together now. 27 00:02:59,150 --> 00:03:00,390 It's already set in stone. 28 00:03:00,390 --> 00:03:02,070 No matter how his mom tries to set them up, it's useless, 29 00:03:02,070 --> 00:03:02,630 right? 30 00:03:03,560 --> 00:03:04,840 I've added an extra espresso shot for you. 31 00:03:04,840 --> 00:03:06,300 Sober up before you speak. 32 00:03:06,430 --> 00:03:07,630 I am perfectly sober. 33 00:03:07,780 --> 00:03:09,440 And I'm not talking nonsense. 34 00:03:10,150 --> 00:03:11,520 When he was in school, 35 00:03:11,520 --> 00:03:12,750 he never listened to his mom. 36 00:03:12,750 --> 00:03:14,220 So there's even less to worry about now, 37 00:03:14,220 --> 00:03:14,690 right? 38 00:03:16,590 --> 00:03:17,450 How about this? 39 00:03:17,590 --> 00:03:18,840 If you're really that uneasy, 40 00:03:18,840 --> 00:03:21,100 just call him and ask him to come over now. 41 00:03:21,610 --> 00:03:23,800 But please don't rat me out. 42 00:03:28,360 --> 00:03:30,210 He sent me a message this morning 43 00:03:30,520 --> 00:03:31,750 saying he had something to do tonight 44 00:03:31,750 --> 00:03:33,280 and needed to meet someone. 45 00:03:52,280 --> 00:03:53,720 What do you think, Xiu? 46 00:03:55,079 --> 00:03:55,910 About what? 47 00:03:57,120 --> 00:03:58,240 That girl. 48 00:04:00,320 --> 00:04:01,000 Nothing. 49 00:04:03,360 --> 00:04:04,150 I think 50 00:04:04,240 --> 00:04:06,500 you should just ask Xiao Zhiyu directly. 51 00:04:07,590 --> 00:04:08,630 It's not a big deal. 52 00:04:08,630 --> 00:04:10,070 It's just a family dinner. 53 00:04:10,070 --> 00:04:11,600 Why would I ask him about it? 54 00:04:14,430 --> 00:04:15,080 Fine, fine, 55 00:04:15,080 --> 00:04:15,750 you don't care. 56 00:04:15,750 --> 00:04:17,360 But can you stop causing me trouble? 57 00:04:17,360 --> 00:04:17,920 You mixed them up. 58 00:04:17,920 --> 00:04:19,380 This kind goes in this jar. 59 00:04:35,270 --> 00:04:37,200 Finding some peace and quiet here? 60 00:04:44,680 --> 00:04:45,150 Sit. 61 00:04:52,480 --> 00:04:53,480 Since you're already here, 62 00:04:53,480 --> 00:04:54,900 why don't you go up and sit for a while? 63 00:04:54,900 --> 00:04:56,830 My parents are waiting to meet you. 64 00:04:57,870 --> 00:05:00,190 I'm not used to these kinds of gatherings. 65 00:05:00,190 --> 00:05:02,390 Please send my regards to your parents. 66 00:05:04,820 --> 00:05:05,820 I came this time 67 00:05:06,070 --> 00:05:07,130 to say hello to you. 68 00:05:08,040 --> 00:05:10,170 Congratulations on your engagement. 69 00:05:38,560 --> 00:05:39,690 They're beautiful. 70 00:05:40,900 --> 00:05:42,300 Limited edition, right? 71 00:05:43,070 --> 00:05:43,920 I prepared the gift 72 00:05:43,920 --> 00:05:45,850 before you even returned to China. 73 00:05:45,890 --> 00:05:47,510 After all, I knew about your engagement 74 00:05:47,510 --> 00:05:49,110 even before your family did. 75 00:05:49,430 --> 00:05:50,680 I was just so excited 76 00:05:50,680 --> 00:05:52,880 that I couldn't help telling you first. 77 00:05:53,480 --> 00:05:54,270 This trip back 78 00:05:54,270 --> 00:05:55,430 is mainly to greet 79 00:05:55,430 --> 00:05:57,159 my relatives and friends here. 80 00:05:57,680 --> 00:05:58,280 By the way, 81 00:05:58,390 --> 00:06:00,410 your mom was quite shocked when she heard about 82 00:06:00,410 --> 00:06:01,370 my engagement. 83 00:06:06,560 --> 00:06:07,890 During my school years, 84 00:06:07,920 --> 00:06:08,980 I rarely went home. 85 00:06:09,380 --> 00:06:11,510 Thank you for keeping her company so often. 86 00:06:11,510 --> 00:06:12,510 Don't mention it. 87 00:06:12,870 --> 00:06:14,400 She took good care of me too. 88 00:06:23,800 --> 00:06:24,510 I'm sorry. 89 00:06:24,510 --> 00:06:25,360 Miss, let me handle it. 90 00:06:25,360 --> 00:06:25,750 I'm sorry. 91 00:06:25,750 --> 00:06:26,390 Let me. Let me handle it. 92 00:06:26,390 --> 00:06:27,160 Are you alright, miss? 93 00:06:27,160 --> 00:06:27,750 I'm fine. 94 00:06:32,390 --> 00:06:33,190 What's wrong? 95 00:06:36,070 --> 00:06:36,600 Nothing. 96 00:07:06,040 --> 00:07:07,000 What are they talking about? 97 00:07:07,000 --> 00:07:08,530 They're really engrossed. 98 00:07:28,000 --> 00:07:28,730 Hello, miss. 99 00:07:28,830 --> 00:07:30,380 Is there anything I can help you with? 100 00:07:30,380 --> 00:07:32,140 I-I don't need help. Thank you. 101 00:07:45,830 --> 00:07:46,480 Sorry. 102 00:07:46,480 --> 00:07:47,680 I'll be leaving soon. 103 00:07:54,800 --> 00:07:55,390 Mr. Pei. 104 00:07:55,770 --> 00:07:56,530 What a coincidence. 105 00:07:56,530 --> 00:07:57,460 You're here too. 106 00:07:59,560 --> 00:08:00,190 I... 107 00:08:01,940 --> 00:08:04,270 You're here to see Xiao Zhiyu, aren't you? 108 00:08:04,600 --> 00:08:05,720 It's Saturday. 109 00:08:05,980 --> 00:08:07,060 You're not here 110 00:08:07,220 --> 00:08:09,080 to discuss work with him, are you? 111 00:08:11,950 --> 00:08:13,070 Mr. Pei, I have some matters to attend to. 112 00:08:13,070 --> 00:08:14,130 I should get going. 113 00:08:30,480 --> 00:08:31,120 Ms. Hu! 114 00:08:34,590 --> 00:08:35,320 Tell me, 115 00:08:36,030 --> 00:08:37,360 what exactly is your relationship 116 00:08:37,360 --> 00:08:38,440 with Xiao Zhiyu? 117 00:08:41,700 --> 00:08:42,900 She's my girlfriend. 118 00:09:03,900 --> 00:09:04,730 You two... 119 00:09:06,700 --> 00:09:07,670 Girlfriend? 120 00:09:16,910 --> 00:09:17,510 Pei Zhen, 121 00:09:17,540 --> 00:09:18,490 you're late. 122 00:09:18,970 --> 00:09:21,430 When you get up here, you owe us three drinks. 123 00:09:26,390 --> 00:09:27,920 You should go upstairs now. 124 00:09:28,280 --> 00:09:30,480 Your father is waiting for you up there. 125 00:09:33,370 --> 00:09:34,440 Enjoy your dinner. 126 00:09:34,460 --> 00:09:35,520 We'll be going now. 127 00:09:44,080 --> 00:09:44,870 Let's go up. 128 00:10:36,390 --> 00:10:37,720 This isn't the way home. 129 00:10:38,670 --> 00:10:39,240 Let's drive around for a while. 130 00:10:39,240 --> 00:10:40,770 It'll make you feel better. 131 00:10:42,360 --> 00:10:43,290 I want to go home. 132 00:10:47,600 --> 00:10:48,270 Pull over! 133 00:10:48,670 --> 00:10:49,360 Pull over. 134 00:10:49,720 --> 00:10:50,600 Pull over! 135 00:11:03,080 --> 00:11:04,810 Are you cursing me in your mind? 136 00:11:09,080 --> 00:11:09,480 You... 137 00:11:09,990 --> 00:11:11,110 Xiao Zhiyu! 138 00:11:11,630 --> 00:11:12,630 Put me down. 139 00:11:13,200 --> 00:11:14,480 P-Put me down... 140 00:11:14,870 --> 00:11:16,200 Put me down. 141 00:11:16,770 --> 00:11:17,230 What... 142 00:11:18,030 --> 00:11:19,090 What are you doing? 143 00:11:19,840 --> 00:11:20,900 Don't move around. 144 00:11:20,910 --> 00:11:21,570 Let's talk. 145 00:11:22,530 --> 00:11:23,170 Come on. 146 00:11:26,620 --> 00:11:27,740 That girl... 147 00:11:29,270 --> 00:11:31,330 is the daughter of a former neighbor. 148 00:11:34,080 --> 00:11:35,940 We've known each other for years. 149 00:11:37,270 --> 00:11:39,270 She got engaged before coming back. 150 00:11:39,460 --> 00:11:40,550 I came to see her this time 151 00:11:40,550 --> 00:11:42,550 just to give her an engagement gift. 152 00:11:48,910 --> 00:11:49,480 She's... 153 00:11:50,370 --> 00:11:51,200 engaged? 154 00:11:57,400 --> 00:11:58,600 Don't be mad anymore. 155 00:11:59,120 --> 00:12:00,120 Who says I'm mad? 156 00:12:01,520 --> 00:12:02,830 Then... 157 00:12:04,520 --> 00:12:05,980 don't be jealous anymore. 158 00:12:07,510 --> 00:12:08,910 Don't flatter yourself. 159 00:12:12,320 --> 00:12:13,240 Stop being so smug. 160 00:12:13,240 --> 00:12:14,200 Y-You're still smiling? 161 00:12:14,200 --> 00:12:15,400 I'll stop, I'll stop. 162 00:12:19,210 --> 00:12:19,810 Oh, right. 163 00:12:23,960 --> 00:12:24,960 A peace offering. 164 00:12:28,960 --> 00:12:30,390 Their tickets were sold out ages ago. 165 00:12:30,390 --> 00:12:31,520 How did you get them? 166 00:12:32,320 --> 00:12:33,800 I have my ways. 167 00:12:40,490 --> 00:12:41,380 It's... 168 00:12:43,000 --> 00:12:44,730 It's not that big a deal anyway. 169 00:12:46,480 --> 00:12:47,410 Not mad anymore? 170 00:12:48,480 --> 00:12:49,360 I'm alright. 171 00:12:50,910 --> 00:12:51,910 Then... 172 00:13:02,420 --> 00:13:09,050 ♪ As long as we're together, we can empathize with even the falling leaves ♪ 173 00:13:09,880 --> 00:13:13,560 ♪ The secrets in memory are ♪ 174 00:13:14,110 --> 00:13:17,320 ♪ Exchanged in our eyes as we're being brave ♪ 175 00:13:17,770 --> 00:13:21,810 ♪ How long have we waited to grow familiar from strangers? ♪ 176 00:13:21,950 --> 00:13:26,030 ♪ Destiny made me cross paths with you ♪ 177 00:13:26,860 --> 00:13:29,310 ♪ I hold you in my heart ♪ 178 00:13:29,340 --> 00:13:35,620 ♪ Belief itself works wonders for life ♪ 179 00:13:36,180 --> 00:13:40,120 ♪ I moved closer to you, and you moved closer to me ♪ 180 00:13:40,260 --> 00:13:43,990 ♪ The motionless night began to shimmer ♪ 181 00:13:44,380 --> 00:13:48,660 ♪ The fireworks stand as our witnesses, as if ♪ 182 00:13:49,020 --> 00:13:52,250 ♪ They're listening to our story ♪ 183 00:13:52,710 --> 00:13:56,000 ♪ I moved closer to you, and you moved closer to me ♪ 184 00:13:56,640 --> 00:14:01,930 ♪ It felt as if two lonely islands had finally ♪ 185 00:14:02,700 --> 00:14:07,310 ♪ Held hands and slipped into the flow of time together ♪ 186 00:14:08,820 --> 00:14:11,630 ♪ I won't wander anymore ♪ 187 00:14:28,420 --> 00:14:29,020 I'm sorry. 188 00:14:29,240 --> 00:14:29,630 I'm sorry. 189 00:14:29,630 --> 00:14:30,200 Sorry. 190 00:14:30,550 --> 00:14:31,120 Sorry. 191 00:14:40,150 --> 00:14:40,670 Mr. Pei. 192 00:14:44,510 --> 00:14:46,370 It's your family dinner tonight. 193 00:14:46,400 --> 00:14:47,800 Why did you drink so much? 194 00:14:48,750 --> 00:14:50,080 Why are you here? 195 00:14:54,150 --> 00:14:55,550 To see my dad? 196 00:15:03,040 --> 00:15:03,960 Come on, let me take you home first. 197 00:15:03,960 --> 00:15:05,030 Don't touch me! 198 00:15:06,480 --> 00:15:07,840 I can walk by myself. 199 00:15:15,510 --> 00:15:16,030 Mr. Pei! 200 00:15:38,570 --> 00:15:39,690 I'm not going home. 201 00:15:42,390 --> 00:15:43,650 Where do you want to go? 202 00:16:21,840 --> 00:16:22,550 Hu Xiu. 203 00:16:26,440 --> 00:16:27,240 Are you there? 204 00:16:38,790 --> 00:16:39,510 Hu Xiu. 205 00:16:44,440 --> 00:16:46,570 Hu Xiu, could you please open the door? 206 00:16:50,030 --> 00:16:50,840 Hu Xiu! 207 00:16:51,960 --> 00:16:52,890 Who's out there? 208 00:16:53,330 --> 00:16:54,730 You woke us up! 209 00:16:56,760 --> 00:16:57,890 Sorry to bother you. 210 00:17:03,450 --> 00:17:05,380 I'm just here to borrow a Band-Aid. 211 00:17:05,630 --> 00:17:08,030 There's a pharmacy downstairs to the left. 212 00:17:08,160 --> 00:17:09,220 Stop making noise. 213 00:17:25,970 --> 00:17:26,730 Why? 214 00:17:32,620 --> 00:17:34,100 Why did it have to be him? 215 00:17:57,730 --> 00:17:59,550 [CFO Shen Jie] 216 00:18:15,750 --> 00:18:16,470 The light hits it 217 00:18:16,470 --> 00:18:17,950 and reflects directly off something— 218 00:18:17,950 --> 00:18:19,990 almost like a paper-thin film. 219 00:18:20,240 --> 00:18:21,110 Yes, basically... 220 00:18:21,110 --> 00:18:23,440 I never thought a company as big as Forma 221 00:18:23,550 --> 00:18:24,750 would cook the books. 222 00:18:24,750 --> 00:18:25,110 Yeah. 223 00:18:25,110 --> 00:18:26,160 This hasn't been officially announced yet. 224 00:18:26,160 --> 00:18:28,020 Let's wait for the final verdict. 225 00:18:35,790 --> 00:18:36,720 Don't stress. 226 00:18:37,000 --> 00:18:38,260 Have something sweet. 227 00:18:39,950 --> 00:18:43,210 No wonder the cooperation has been progressing so slowly. 228 00:18:45,210 --> 00:18:46,740 Even Mr. Xie came in person. 229 00:18:48,330 --> 00:18:50,660 This project won't fall through, will it? 230 00:18:57,240 --> 00:18:58,060 Someone reported 231 00:18:58,060 --> 00:19:00,400 our falsified financial reports to Lyman. 232 00:19:00,400 --> 00:19:01,310 According to the procedure, 233 00:19:01,310 --> 00:19:02,160 after verifying 234 00:19:02,160 --> 00:19:03,750 the authenticity of the report, 235 00:19:03,750 --> 00:19:05,200 they'll report it to regulatory authorities 236 00:19:05,200 --> 00:19:06,330 for investigation. 237 00:19:07,830 --> 00:19:09,430 This is our first violation, 238 00:19:09,780 --> 00:19:11,060 and we've also covered 239 00:19:11,360 --> 00:19:12,280 some of the funding gaps. 240 00:19:12,280 --> 00:19:13,940 Let's wait and see how it goes. 241 00:19:14,000 --> 00:19:14,860 Director Shen. 242 00:19:15,630 --> 00:19:17,760 Not many people know about the company's financials. 243 00:19:17,760 --> 00:19:18,720 Go find out 244 00:19:19,070 --> 00:19:20,160 who reported us. 245 00:19:20,830 --> 00:19:21,350 Okay, 246 00:19:21,510 --> 00:19:22,160 I'm on it. 247 00:19:25,960 --> 00:19:26,510 Mr. Pei. 248 00:19:27,440 --> 00:19:28,110 We just 249 00:19:28,110 --> 00:19:30,050 received a written notice from Lyman. 250 00:19:30,050 --> 00:19:33,290 They're terminating their intended cooperation with us. 251 00:19:33,290 --> 00:19:35,220 Would you like to meet with Mr. Xie? 252 00:19:49,310 --> 00:19:50,510 No client 253 00:19:50,680 --> 00:19:51,700 would entrust their projects 254 00:19:51,700 --> 00:19:53,910 to a contractor with financial issues. 255 00:19:57,550 --> 00:19:58,680 What about D Studio? 256 00:19:58,960 --> 00:19:59,720 So far, 257 00:19:59,720 --> 00:20:00,310 we haven't heard 258 00:20:00,310 --> 00:20:02,310 any news about them being affected. 259 00:20:04,070 --> 00:20:05,590 Xiao Zhiyu won't find 260 00:20:05,590 --> 00:20:07,680 a better contractor than us. 261 00:20:08,750 --> 00:20:10,840 How could he agree to cut us out? 262 00:20:29,550 --> 00:20:30,680 Where are you going? 263 00:20:32,150 --> 00:20:33,050 Making a phone call. 264 00:20:33,050 --> 00:20:35,450 I don't want us to lose the project because of Forma's issues. 265 00:20:35,450 --> 00:20:36,730 We need a backup plan. 266 00:20:44,250 --> 00:20:46,080 [Ceramic Company: Mr. Shen] 267 00:20:55,160 --> 00:20:56,720 It's been a while, Ms. Hu. 268 00:20:56,830 --> 00:20:57,920 Mr. Shen? 269 00:20:58,500 --> 00:20:59,670 W-Why are you here? 270 00:20:59,720 --> 00:21:00,920 Hello, Mr. Shen. 271 00:21:00,920 --> 00:21:01,510 Hello, Ms. Zhou. 272 00:21:01,510 --> 00:21:02,480 Thank you for coming all this way. 273 00:21:02,480 --> 00:21:03,740 It's no trouble at all. 274 00:21:03,790 --> 00:21:04,440 The meeting room is this way. 275 00:21:04,440 --> 00:21:04,960 Please. 276 00:21:05,270 --> 00:21:05,800 Let's go. 277 00:21:08,130 --> 00:21:09,530 Come on. Watch your step. 278 00:21:16,450 --> 00:21:17,050 Mr. Xiao. 279 00:21:18,350 --> 00:21:19,160 Mr. Shen, hello. 280 00:21:19,160 --> 00:21:19,720 Hello. 281 00:21:19,920 --> 00:21:21,380 This is Mr. Xie from Lyman. 282 00:21:22,000 --> 00:21:23,550 This is Mr. Shen from the ceramics factory 283 00:21:23,550 --> 00:21:24,920 I mentioned before. 284 00:21:25,720 --> 00:21:26,400 Welcome. 285 00:21:26,400 --> 00:21:27,530 Pleased to meet you. 286 00:21:28,350 --> 00:21:29,640 Mr. Shen's factory can supply 287 00:21:29,640 --> 00:21:31,000 the 3D ceramic tiles 288 00:21:31,310 --> 00:21:33,970 for the exterior decoration of the Lyman Hotel. 289 00:21:34,550 --> 00:21:35,550 Yes, Mr. Xie. 290 00:21:35,590 --> 00:21:37,110 As long as this supply chain is secured, 291 00:21:37,110 --> 00:21:39,160 we can work with any construction firm. 292 00:21:39,160 --> 00:21:40,790 We absolutely won't delay Lyman's construction schedule. 293 00:21:40,790 --> 00:21:41,990 Please rest assured. 294 00:21:46,160 --> 00:21:46,550 This is your first time 295 00:21:46,550 --> 00:21:47,310 at Dynamism. 296 00:21:47,310 --> 00:21:48,310 What do you think? 297 00:21:48,720 --> 00:21:49,350 Mr. Xiao, 298 00:21:50,030 --> 00:21:51,590 you didn't invite me here today 299 00:21:51,590 --> 00:21:53,680 just to tour your studio, right? 300 00:21:54,670 --> 00:21:56,600 I'd like to talk to you about Forma. 301 00:21:57,470 --> 00:21:58,270 I suspect 302 00:21:59,070 --> 00:22:01,200 Forma is committing financial fraud. 303 00:22:01,990 --> 00:22:03,050 You have evidence? 304 00:22:04,790 --> 00:22:07,250 I've got the full list of Forma's suppliers. 305 00:22:07,930 --> 00:22:09,460 For the sake of the project, 306 00:22:10,040 --> 00:22:12,640 I've personally investigated every factory. 307 00:22:12,960 --> 00:22:14,550 I found several companies whose business operations 308 00:22:14,550 --> 00:22:16,440 don't match their production capabilities. 309 00:22:16,440 --> 00:22:17,750 How could a company like Forma 310 00:22:17,750 --> 00:22:20,000 work long-term with shell companies? 311 00:22:20,680 --> 00:22:22,410 The reasonable explanation is 312 00:22:22,880 --> 00:22:24,750 that Forma is using these companies 313 00:22:24,750 --> 00:22:25,930 to fabricate business transactions 314 00:22:25,930 --> 00:22:27,460 to falsify their accounts. 315 00:22:28,920 --> 00:22:30,580 I'll verify what you've said. 316 00:22:32,510 --> 00:22:34,480 But you were the one who proposed 317 00:22:34,480 --> 00:22:36,480 bringing in Forma for this project. 318 00:22:36,750 --> 00:22:38,000 Why this sudden betrayal 319 00:22:38,000 --> 00:22:39,130 of your own partner? 320 00:22:41,310 --> 00:22:42,200 I have no obligation 321 00:22:42,200 --> 00:22:43,750 to bear Forma's risks. 322 00:22:44,400 --> 00:22:44,920 Also... 323 00:22:48,070 --> 00:22:49,200 even without Forma, 324 00:22:49,340 --> 00:22:51,210 we can still realize our design. 325 00:22:55,420 --> 00:22:57,310 Let's stay in close communication. 326 00:22:57,310 --> 00:22:57,880 Alright. 327 00:22:58,840 --> 00:23:00,880 If you need any materials from us, 328 00:23:00,990 --> 00:23:02,320 feel free to let us know. 329 00:23:12,550 --> 00:23:13,160 Everyone, 330 00:23:13,750 --> 00:23:15,000 I assume you've all 331 00:23:15,000 --> 00:23:16,800 heard about Forma's situation. 332 00:23:17,480 --> 00:23:18,680 Please rest assured. 333 00:23:18,790 --> 00:23:20,550 No matter what happens with Forma, 334 00:23:20,550 --> 00:23:23,110 we'll still proceed with Lyman's project as planned. 335 00:23:23,110 --> 00:23:23,880 Our studio 336 00:23:23,880 --> 00:23:25,280 won't be affected at all. 337 00:23:27,720 --> 00:23:29,030 That's great. 338 00:23:29,200 --> 00:23:30,550 H-H-Honestly, 339 00:23:30,550 --> 00:23:32,350 I've been on edge all day. 340 00:23:32,510 --> 00:23:34,510 I almost made a mistake in my drawing just now. 341 00:23:34,510 --> 00:23:36,140 You just can't handle the pressure. 342 00:23:36,140 --> 00:23:37,400 You need to toughen up. 343 00:23:37,600 --> 00:23:38,460 Come on, Hu Xiu. 344 00:23:39,140 --> 00:23:41,720 The reason we weren't dragged down by Forma this time 345 00:23:41,720 --> 00:23:42,980 is all thanks to Hu Xiu. 346 00:23:43,290 --> 00:23:44,000 At that time, Forma was 347 00:23:44,000 --> 00:23:45,690 using the supply of special materials as leverage in negotiations, 348 00:23:45,690 --> 00:23:47,170 but Hu Xiu didn't give up. 349 00:23:47,640 --> 00:23:48,550 She finally found 350 00:23:48,550 --> 00:23:49,950 a very reliable factory. 351 00:23:50,240 --> 00:23:52,230 That's why we weren't put in a passive position 352 00:23:52,230 --> 00:23:55,230 and could ensure the design plan proceeded smoothly. 353 00:23:58,950 --> 00:24:01,200 Hu Xiu, you've made a great contribution! 354 00:24:01,200 --> 00:24:01,790 Hu Xiu, 355 00:24:01,920 --> 00:24:02,830 if I were you, 356 00:24:02,960 --> 00:24:04,640 I'd definitely take this opportunity 357 00:24:04,640 --> 00:24:06,070 to ask Mr. Xiao and Ms. Zhou for 358 00:24:06,070 --> 00:24:08,200 some tangible rewards, don't you think? 359 00:24:08,200 --> 00:24:09,000 That's right. 360 00:24:09,740 --> 00:24:11,590 -More bonus! -More bonus! 361 00:24:11,750 --> 00:24:13,550 -More bonus! -More bonus! 362 00:24:13,580 --> 00:24:14,650 -More bonus! -More bonus! 363 00:24:14,650 --> 00:24:15,450 More bonus... 364 00:24:23,790 --> 00:24:25,440 Bonuses are great, of course, right? 365 00:24:25,440 --> 00:24:26,920 But before we talk about more bonuses, 366 00:24:26,920 --> 00:24:28,200 we still need to work hard! 367 00:24:28,200 --> 00:24:30,750 However, having a dinner gathering first shouldn't be a problem, right? 368 00:24:30,750 --> 00:24:31,920 How about we go for hot pot? 369 00:24:31,920 --> 00:24:32,720 Sounds good? 370 00:24:33,000 --> 00:24:35,070 Having a group dinner first is fine, right? 371 00:24:35,070 --> 00:24:36,110 Our hero, 372 00:24:36,110 --> 00:24:38,000 let's go to the concert tonight. 373 00:24:39,510 --> 00:24:41,200 Hot pot? Hot pot sounds good as well. 374 00:24:41,200 --> 00:24:42,920 The hot pot place we went to last time was really good. 375 00:24:42,920 --> 00:24:43,590 What else do you want? 376 00:24:43,590 --> 00:24:44,880 Just say whatever else you want. 377 00:24:44,880 --> 00:24:46,830 Trip! Let's go on a trip! 378 00:25:09,830 --> 00:25:10,290 Come on. 379 00:25:18,310 --> 00:25:19,110 What's wrong? 380 00:25:19,110 --> 00:25:20,910 You've been quiet the whole way. 381 00:25:25,960 --> 00:25:26,510 Tell me. 382 00:25:28,590 --> 00:25:29,310 How did you manage to 383 00:25:29,310 --> 00:25:31,480 get in touch with Mr. Shen so quickly? 384 00:25:34,820 --> 00:25:36,650 My girlfriend worked hard to find that supplier, 385 00:25:36,650 --> 00:25:38,450 so of course I took it seriously. 386 00:25:39,550 --> 00:25:41,810 I've kept that file you gave me all along. 387 00:25:43,440 --> 00:25:45,970 You'd already reached out to him, hadn't you? 388 00:25:46,240 --> 00:25:48,100 Back around the Spring Festival. 389 00:25:48,200 --> 00:25:49,200 Spring Festival? 390 00:25:51,000 --> 00:25:52,440 Wasn't that right after you announced 391 00:25:52,440 --> 00:25:54,040 the partnership with Forma? 392 00:25:55,920 --> 00:25:59,250 You already thought Forma would have problems at that time? 393 00:25:59,440 --> 00:26:00,680 Of course not. 394 00:26:01,240 --> 00:26:02,160 I just don't like 395 00:26:02,160 --> 00:26:04,020 the feeling of having no options. 396 00:26:04,200 --> 00:26:05,480 "Always have a backup plan 397 00:26:05,480 --> 00:26:06,750 and always fix your weaknesses. 398 00:26:06,750 --> 00:26:08,350 That way, you won't be constrained." 399 00:26:08,350 --> 00:26:08,830 See? 400 00:26:09,000 --> 00:26:10,530 It came in handy, didn't it? 401 00:26:12,160 --> 00:26:12,760 Of course. 402 00:26:13,510 --> 00:26:14,310 Thanks to you. 403 00:26:17,400 --> 00:26:19,060 I really can't figure you out. 404 00:26:19,880 --> 00:26:21,820 You planned everything so carefully, 405 00:26:21,820 --> 00:26:22,820 like 406 00:26:22,850 --> 00:26:25,980 you never intended to work with Forma in the first place. 407 00:26:29,150 --> 00:26:30,280 Don't overthink it. 408 00:26:31,240 --> 00:26:32,150 Let's enjoy the concert first. 409 00:26:32,150 --> 00:26:33,280 It's about to start. 410 00:26:33,680 --> 00:26:35,030 In the future, if you make any decisions, 411 00:26:35,030 --> 00:26:36,890 can you at least give me a heads-up? 412 00:26:36,890 --> 00:26:38,570 You had me on edge. 413 00:26:39,310 --> 00:26:41,350 You know, when Mr. Shen came today, 414 00:26:41,350 --> 00:26:43,200 I was literally calling him. 415 00:26:43,200 --> 00:26:44,660 And then he just showed up. 416 00:27:36,910 --> 00:27:41,940 ♪ I saw the tram driving under the sunset ♪ 417 00:27:44,760 --> 00:27:49,520 ♪ Like walking into a pause in a summer ♪ 418 00:27:51,380 --> 00:27:54,350 ♪ At this moment, the sunset is gentle ♪ 419 00:27:55,130 --> 00:27:58,240 ♪ I look up and press the shutter ♪ 420 00:27:59,120 --> 00:28:06,340 ♪ I take a piece of cloud from your city as a memory ♪ 421 00:28:07,290 --> 00:28:12,130 ♪ Looking at the people in skyscrapers leaving work ♪ 422 00:28:14,450 --> 00:28:19,600 ♪ Leaving a hurried silhouette for the dusk ♪ 423 00:28:21,330 --> 00:28:24,430 ♪ Talking about random topics ♪ 424 00:28:25,100 --> 00:28:28,360 ♪ Waiting for the traffic light at dusk ♪ 425 00:28:29,050 --> 00:28:35,870 ♪ To the left or to the right, not about eternity ♪ 426 00:28:36,450 --> 00:28:38,450 ♪ I'm missing you so much ♪ 427 00:28:38,540 --> 00:28:42,860 ♪ And wondering what kind of life you're living right now ♪ 428 00:28:43,680 --> 00:28:48,740 ♪ I can only hear about your recent life through gossip ♪ 429 00:28:50,470 --> 00:28:57,450 ♪ We pass by one another in the bustling streets ♪ 430 00:28:57,780 --> 00:29:03,170 ♪ Life is pushing us into the paths yet unknown ♪ 431 00:28:59,480 --> 00:29:00,270 So... 432 00:29:01,550 --> 00:29:03,590 you won't push me away anymore? 433 00:29:04,460 --> 00:29:05,790 No matter what happens, 434 00:29:06,680 --> 00:29:08,270 we'll face it together. 435 00:29:09,920 --> 00:29:12,350 And I will always hold your hand tight. 436 00:29:14,480 --> 00:29:16,550 I don't know what your wish is, 437 00:29:17,600 --> 00:29:20,330 but I hope more than anyone else that you can fulfill it. 438 00:29:20,330 --> 00:29:24,830 ♪ That brief kiss I dreamed of last night ♪ 439 00:29:21,160 --> 00:29:22,440 When you have time, 440 00:29:22,790 --> 00:29:24,550 tell me about your father. 441 00:29:25,830 --> 00:29:27,030 But I'm not in a hurry. 442 00:29:27,140 --> 00:29:32,470 ♪ Like a little gift that comes from time to time ♪ 443 00:29:27,720 --> 00:29:29,520 Whenever you feel like talking, 444 00:29:30,190 --> 00:29:30,920 I'll be here. 445 00:29:34,150 --> 00:29:36,970 ♪ Whenever a familiar silhouette appears in the crowd ♪ 446 00:29:37,720 --> 00:29:40,500 ♪ I pause, lost in thought ♪ 447 00:29:39,790 --> 00:29:41,390 What are you thinking about? 448 00:29:41,830 --> 00:29:48,500 ♪ Hoping to grasp something once familiar ♪ 449 00:29:43,200 --> 00:29:44,260 After the concert, 450 00:29:44,680 --> 00:29:46,280 I have something to tell you. 451 00:29:46,880 --> 00:29:47,590 What did you say? 452 00:29:47,590 --> 00:29:48,590 I didn't hear you! 453 00:29:49,130 --> 00:29:51,130 ♪ I'm missing you so much ♪ 454 00:29:51,160 --> 00:29:55,660 ♪ And wondering what kind of life you're living right now ♪ 455 00:29:56,350 --> 00:30:02,010 ♪ I can only hear about your recent life through gossip ♪ 456 00:30:03,200 --> 00:30:10,150 ♪ We pass by one another in the bustling streets ♪ 457 00:30:10,460 --> 00:30:15,870 ♪ Life is pushing us into the paths yet unknown ♪ 458 00:30:17,860 --> 00:30:19,860 ♪ The days feel endless ♪ 459 00:30:20,550 --> 00:30:25,750 ♪ Yet I still want to wait for you ♪ 460 00:30:22,920 --> 00:30:24,440 I don't want to soak anymore. 461 00:30:24,440 --> 00:30:25,590 What are you doing? 462 00:30:26,110 --> 00:30:27,640 Our daughter bought the herb packs for you. 463 00:30:27,640 --> 00:30:28,790 Soaking in it is good for your leg. 464 00:30:28,790 --> 00:30:30,000 Soak a little longer. 465 00:30:30,510 --> 00:30:31,590 Just a bit longer. 466 00:30:31,750 --> 00:30:32,150 You... 467 00:30:32,750 --> 00:30:34,350 She's always wasting money. 468 00:30:35,790 --> 00:30:37,390 You can pretend all you want, 469 00:30:37,680 --> 00:30:39,940 but inside, you're happier than anyone. 470 00:30:43,830 --> 00:30:44,550 Who is it? 471 00:30:46,480 --> 00:30:46,960 It's so late. 472 00:30:46,960 --> 00:30:48,110 Could it be Xiu? 473 00:30:50,200 --> 00:30:50,920 Coming! 474 00:30:55,040 --> 00:30:55,770 Who's there? 475 00:31:12,920 --> 00:31:13,590 Who is it? 476 00:31:15,160 --> 00:31:16,560 There's nobody outside. 477 00:31:16,870 --> 00:31:18,240 Just this envelope left outside. 478 00:31:18,240 --> 00:31:18,920 A delivery? 479 00:31:19,590 --> 00:31:20,920 But there's no delivery info on it. 480 00:31:20,920 --> 00:31:21,480 Look. 481 00:31:48,200 --> 00:31:49,000 Isn't this... 482 00:32:13,490 --> 00:32:15,580 My dad called me several times. 483 00:32:15,680 --> 00:32:16,640 I'm worried something urgent might have come up. 484 00:32:16,640 --> 00:32:17,510 I'll go outside to take the call. 485 00:32:17,510 --> 00:32:18,000 Okay. 486 00:32:31,110 --> 00:32:33,510 Now, for the moment everyone's been waiting for. 487 00:32:33,510 --> 00:32:35,270 The band train is about to depart! 488 00:32:35,270 --> 00:32:36,720 Where's the leader? 489 00:32:36,860 --> 00:32:37,990 -Right here. -Here! 490 00:32:44,060 --> 00:32:44,830 Hu Xiu! 491 00:32:57,940 --> 00:33:01,570 ♪ Midnight ♪ 492 00:33:02,580 --> 00:33:07,640 ♪ I see stars fly ♪ 493 00:33:09,470 --> 00:33:14,820 ♪ As they fall to Earth ♪ 494 00:33:12,300 --> 00:33:14,410 [Architect Xiao Zhiyu's true identity revealed.] 495 00:33:14,410 --> 00:33:16,530 [His biological father, Qin Yuze, was behind a major construction accident...] 496 00:33:15,420 --> 00:33:22,820 ♪ Lighting up this moment ♪ 497 00:33:23,500 --> 00:33:25,820 ♪ You outshine the stars ♪ 498 00:33:26,340 --> 00:33:29,070 ♪ And hold them in your palm ♪ 499 00:33:29,510 --> 00:33:32,540 ♪ Now we've made a way ♪ 500 00:33:33,150 --> 00:33:36,570 ♪ Now we're at the edge ♪ 501 00:33:36,590 --> 00:33:38,590 ♪ Tomorrow and today ♪ 502 00:33:39,610 --> 00:33:42,220 ♪ Now in every way ♪ 503 00:33:42,250 --> 00:33:47,340 ♪ The world draws still ♪ 504 00:33:47,770 --> 00:33:52,170 ♪ I wish for you ♪ 505 00:33:53,950 --> 00:33:59,480 ♪ I wish for you ♪ 506 00:34:00,190 --> 00:34:06,490 ♪ Look up at the moon and reach for my hand ♪ 507 00:34:06,520 --> 00:34:10,310 ♪ Oh I wish for you ♪ 508 00:34:28,620 --> 00:34:29,179 Hu Xiu. 509 00:34:31,550 --> 00:34:32,230 Let's talk. 510 00:34:37,230 --> 00:34:39,230 Is what they're saying online true? 511 00:34:48,230 --> 00:34:49,110 Where are you going? 512 00:34:49,110 --> 00:34:49,880 Home. 513 00:34:50,340 --> 00:34:50,960 You're going home to stay? 514 00:34:50,960 --> 00:34:52,020 I'll take you back. 515 00:34:58,360 --> 00:34:59,030 I'm sorry. 516 00:34:59,030 --> 00:35:00,960 I-I didn't mean to hide it from you. 517 00:35:01,320 --> 00:35:03,650 I was just waiting for the right moment... 518 00:35:17,830 --> 00:35:19,030 You said it yourself. 519 00:35:19,800 --> 00:35:20,480 You said... 520 00:35:21,070 --> 00:35:23,330 you'd be there whenever I wanted to talk. 521 00:35:39,720 --> 00:35:40,380 Mom, you... 522 00:35:40,400 --> 00:35:41,070 Calm down. 523 00:35:41,070 --> 00:35:42,600 I'm coming to you right now. 524 00:35:46,430 --> 00:35:47,460 What happened? 525 00:35:49,340 --> 00:35:51,170 My dad was hit by a car... 526 00:35:52,460 --> 00:35:53,230 I'll take you there. 527 00:35:53,230 --> 00:35:54,160 It'll be faster. 528 00:36:06,040 --> 00:36:06,600 Mom. 529 00:36:08,070 --> 00:36:08,680 Xiu. 530 00:36:09,920 --> 00:36:10,960 The ambulance brought him in. 531 00:36:10,960 --> 00:36:11,710 He's inside. 532 00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:13,270 The doctor says they need to 533 00:36:13,270 --> 00:36:14,500 check his condition. 534 00:36:15,360 --> 00:36:17,220 What about the person who hit Dad? 535 00:36:18,020 --> 00:36:19,280 The police are handling it. 536 00:36:19,280 --> 00:36:21,510 They're detaining him at the scene to investigate. 537 00:36:21,510 --> 00:36:23,110 He's also the one who called the ambulance. 538 00:36:23,110 --> 00:36:23,670 Mom, Mom. 539 00:36:23,670 --> 00:36:24,510 Mom, calm down. 540 00:36:24,510 --> 00:36:25,480 I'm here now. 541 00:36:25,480 --> 00:36:27,410 I'll handle everything from here. 542 00:36:31,190 --> 00:36:32,190 Family of Hu Ding? 543 00:36:32,190 --> 00:36:32,630 Here! 544 00:36:32,630 --> 00:36:33,190 We're here. 545 00:36:33,190 --> 00:36:34,590 Doctor, how is my father? 546 00:36:34,670 --> 00:36:36,140 His leg is injured. It's fractured. 547 00:36:36,140 --> 00:36:38,350 Fortunately, there's no internal organ rupture 548 00:36:38,350 --> 00:36:39,880 or intracranial bleeding. 549 00:36:40,030 --> 00:36:40,760 We'll transfer him from the ER to surgery. 550 00:36:40,760 --> 00:36:42,270 The operation can be performed tonight. 551 00:36:42,270 --> 00:36:44,730 Please go handle the admission procedures. 552 00:36:44,960 --> 00:36:46,190 Why his leg again... 553 00:36:46,320 --> 00:36:46,960 Doctor, 554 00:36:46,960 --> 00:36:49,320 will his previous condition worsen after the surgery? 555 00:36:49,320 --> 00:36:51,710 You'll have to ask the surgeon about that, okay? 556 00:36:51,710 --> 00:36:52,310 Thank you. 557 00:36:53,810 --> 00:36:54,330 Mom. 558 00:36:54,670 --> 00:36:55,550 Don't panic. 559 00:36:55,630 --> 00:36:58,480 Let's follow the doctor's advice and have Dad undergo the surgery first. 560 00:36:58,480 --> 00:36:59,920 Give me Dad's ID. 561 00:36:59,920 --> 00:37:01,450 I'll handle the paperwork. 562 00:37:12,260 --> 00:37:14,060 Hospital admission for Hu Ding. 563 00:37:14,320 --> 00:37:16,310 Please show the patient's health insurance card. 564 00:37:16,310 --> 00:37:17,950 Is the digital version okay? I have it on my phone. 565 00:37:17,950 --> 00:37:18,620 Scan here. 566 00:37:38,710 --> 00:37:39,770 I'll take care of this. 567 00:37:39,770 --> 00:37:41,230 Go accompany your mother. 568 00:37:46,210 --> 00:37:47,670 Do you need anything else? 569 00:38:15,030 --> 00:38:16,400 How did it go, doctor? 570 00:38:18,920 --> 00:38:20,190 The surgery went well. 571 00:38:20,360 --> 00:38:22,560 All external wounds have been sutured. 572 00:38:23,040 --> 00:38:24,040 Nothing serious. 573 00:38:25,190 --> 00:38:26,360 After the patient wakes up, 574 00:38:26,360 --> 00:38:28,290 we'll conduct a full examination. 575 00:38:28,550 --> 00:38:29,030 Doctor... 576 00:38:29,030 --> 00:38:29,630 Thank you. 577 00:38:29,840 --> 00:38:31,760 Will my father have trouble walking? 578 00:38:31,760 --> 00:38:33,070 He's previously had a leg injury 579 00:38:33,070 --> 00:38:34,930 and has undergone surgery twice. 580 00:38:35,060 --> 00:38:37,140 It depends on his recovery. 581 00:38:37,250 --> 00:38:38,910 If rehabilitation goes well, 582 00:38:39,320 --> 00:38:41,250 he should be able to walk just fine. 583 00:38:41,400 --> 00:38:42,880 Thank you for your hard work. 584 00:38:42,880 --> 00:38:43,480 Thank you. 585 00:38:43,480 --> 00:38:44,810 -Thank you. -Thank you. 586 00:38:45,550 --> 00:38:46,190 Thank you. 587 00:38:56,720 --> 00:38:57,730 [Name Changed, Legacy Inherited: Architect Xiao Zhiyu's true identity revealed.] 588 00:38:57,730 --> 00:38:58,750 [His biological father, Qin Yuze, was behind a major construction accident.] 589 00:39:24,840 --> 00:39:25,400 Dad. 590 00:39:32,470 --> 00:39:34,510 I've received a notice from the audit committee. 591 00:39:34,510 --> 00:39:36,140 They're launching an internal investigation first 592 00:39:36,140 --> 00:39:38,470 and will coordinate with the regulators. 593 00:39:38,940 --> 00:39:40,550 Verifying the authenticity of the report 594 00:39:40,550 --> 00:39:42,190 will take about a month. 595 00:39:42,440 --> 00:39:44,370 That gives us some breathing room. 596 00:39:46,910 --> 00:39:48,710 Who's behind this? 597 00:39:48,760 --> 00:39:49,840 Any leads? 598 00:39:51,800 --> 00:39:52,930 Could it be Shen Jie? 599 00:39:55,840 --> 00:39:57,500 When financial issues arise, 600 00:39:57,550 --> 00:39:59,950 he is usually the first to be investigated. 601 00:40:01,280 --> 00:40:02,810 He wouldn't be that stupid. 602 00:40:04,420 --> 00:40:05,900 Then what did you find out? 603 00:40:07,510 --> 00:40:09,030 I did uncover something. 604 00:40:10,110 --> 00:40:11,570 The person who reported us 605 00:40:11,990 --> 00:40:13,320 is one of our suppliers. 606 00:40:20,320 --> 00:40:21,650 You can't trust rumors. 607 00:40:22,090 --> 00:40:24,150 You need to investigate personally. 608 00:40:27,920 --> 00:40:29,850 I'm afraid it won't be that simple. 609 00:40:30,310 --> 00:40:32,510 You've managed Forma for so many years. 610 00:40:32,800 --> 00:40:34,320 I don't know 611 00:40:35,260 --> 00:40:36,790 who your trusted people are 612 00:40:37,280 --> 00:40:38,670 or which partners 613 00:40:39,290 --> 00:40:40,480 you've been wary of. 614 00:40:41,030 --> 00:40:42,560 I don't know where to start. 615 00:40:45,180 --> 00:40:46,460 I still know 616 00:40:47,300 --> 00:40:48,500 too little about you. 617 00:40:49,800 --> 00:40:50,630 Get some rest. 618 00:40:52,710 --> 00:40:54,030 It was you who leaked 619 00:40:54,370 --> 00:40:56,300 Xiao Zhiyu's identity, wasn't it? 620 00:41:01,400 --> 00:41:02,730 You couldn't stand him. 621 00:41:04,190 --> 00:41:06,850 But you kept this secret for him all these years. 622 00:41:07,720 --> 00:41:09,150 Why did you act on your own 623 00:41:09,670 --> 00:41:10,780 and choose this particular moment 624 00:41:10,780 --> 00:41:11,510 to expose it? 625 00:41:23,760 --> 00:41:25,110 I had to... 626 00:41:27,840 --> 00:41:29,030 keep at least one thing for myself.