1 00:01:49,979 --> 00:01:53,940 [Love Between Lines] 2 00:01:54,410 --> 00:01:56,759 [Episode 24] 3 00:02:04,760 --> 00:02:05,350 Mom. 4 00:02:05,950 --> 00:02:07,950 Your hands felt so cold to touch. 5 00:02:08,280 --> 00:02:09,710 I'll get you some hot water. 6 00:02:09,710 --> 00:02:10,509 Don't bother. 7 00:02:16,000 --> 00:02:17,860 Come outside with me for a moment. 8 00:02:31,840 --> 00:02:32,520 Where is he? 9 00:02:36,120 --> 00:02:36,910 I don't know. 10 00:02:37,030 --> 00:02:38,560 Maybe he went home. 11 00:02:39,360 --> 00:02:40,360 Stop lying to me. 12 00:02:42,520 --> 00:02:44,920 He arranged this hospital room, didn't he? 13 00:02:49,430 --> 00:02:51,230 How long have you been together? 14 00:02:59,910 --> 00:03:02,440 If it weren't for seeing this document today, 15 00:03:03,470 --> 00:03:05,670 your dad wouldn't have gotten so angry. 16 00:03:06,710 --> 00:03:07,630 He also wouldn't have rushed out 17 00:03:07,630 --> 00:03:10,030 this late at night to find you at your place. 18 00:03:10,390 --> 00:03:11,720 He was so furious that 19 00:03:13,840 --> 00:03:15,520 he got hit by a car while crossing the street 20 00:03:15,520 --> 00:03:17,120 after getting out of his car. 21 00:03:20,280 --> 00:03:20,750 I... 22 00:04:12,910 --> 00:04:14,440 What were those documents? 23 00:04:17,089 --> 00:04:18,680 What did Mrs. Hu mean 24 00:04:19,720 --> 00:04:20,920 by what she just said? 25 00:04:25,870 --> 00:04:26,680 Back then, 26 00:04:28,250 --> 00:04:29,770 when did you... 27 00:04:30,800 --> 00:04:32,070 leave Shanghai 28 00:04:32,870 --> 00:04:34,000 and go to America? 29 00:04:39,560 --> 00:04:41,159 On the night of the accident, 30 00:04:41,920 --> 00:04:43,180 my father passed away. 31 00:04:44,360 --> 00:04:45,620 After a hasty funeral, 32 00:04:45,800 --> 00:04:47,040 I was sent away. 33 00:04:56,720 --> 00:04:57,830 At that time, 34 00:05:00,870 --> 00:05:02,270 my father never woke up, 35 00:05:03,870 --> 00:05:05,190 just like today. 36 00:05:13,390 --> 00:05:14,310 Xiao Zhiyu. 37 00:05:16,160 --> 00:05:17,190 I don't blame you 38 00:05:17,190 --> 00:05:18,790 for hiding the truth from me. 39 00:05:22,560 --> 00:05:23,560 It's just that... 40 00:05:29,480 --> 00:05:31,310 I shouldn't have fallen for you. 41 00:05:34,600 --> 00:05:36,070 W-What do you mean? 42 00:05:41,240 --> 00:05:42,570 Back then, my father was 43 00:05:43,390 --> 00:05:44,950 the lighting engineer 44 00:05:45,610 --> 00:05:47,000 of Xincheng Stadium. 45 00:05:52,720 --> 00:05:56,350 ♪ Midnight ♪ 46 00:05:57,240 --> 00:06:02,300 ♪ I see stars fly ♪ 47 00:06:03,690 --> 00:06:09,040 ♪ As they fall to Earth ♪ 48 00:06:10,050 --> 00:06:17,450 ♪ Lighting up this moment ♪ 49 00:06:14,870 --> 00:06:17,160 My father and his construction team 50 00:06:18,130 --> 00:06:20,450 ♪ You outshine the stars ♪ 51 00:06:18,340 --> 00:06:20,380 were trapped under the rubble. 52 00:06:20,970 --> 00:06:23,700 ♪ And hold them in your palm ♪ 53 00:06:22,360 --> 00:06:24,270 Back then, I waited for him to wake up, 54 00:06:24,140 --> 00:06:27,170 ♪ Now we've made a way ♪ 55 00:06:25,390 --> 00:06:26,790 just like how I did today. 56 00:06:27,780 --> 00:06:31,200 ♪ Now we're at the edge ♪ 57 00:06:28,120 --> 00:06:29,750 But after waking up, 58 00:06:31,220 --> 00:06:33,220 ♪ Tomorrow and today ♪ 59 00:06:31,390 --> 00:06:32,680 everything changed. 60 00:06:34,090 --> 00:06:36,700 ♪ Now in every way ♪ 61 00:06:36,720 --> 00:06:41,810 ♪ The world draws still ♪ 62 00:06:42,300 --> 00:06:46,700 ♪ I wish for you ♪ 63 00:06:48,350 --> 00:06:53,880 ♪ I wish for you ♪ 64 00:06:54,390 --> 00:07:00,880 ♪ Look up at the moon and reach for my hand ♪ 65 00:07:00,900 --> 00:07:04,690 ♪ Oh I wish for you ♪ 66 00:07:09,380 --> 00:07:18,730 ♪ I've been always chasing ♪ 67 00:07:20,430 --> 00:07:25,040 ♪ Facing every moment, time after time ♪ 68 00:07:25,450 --> 00:07:30,280 ♪ You bring me to life again ♪ 69 00:07:30,980 --> 00:07:33,380 ♪ Again ♪ 70 00:07:31,320 --> 00:07:35,050 [Attestation: This certifies that Xiao Zhiyu, a resident of my jurisdiction, was formerly known as Qin Xiaoyi.] 71 00:07:33,400 --> 00:07:37,990 ♪ I wish for you ♪ 72 00:07:39,610 --> 00:07:45,210 ♪ I wish for you ♪ 73 00:07:45,820 --> 00:07:52,190 ♪ Look up at the moon and reach for my hand ♪ 74 00:07:52,220 --> 00:07:56,860 ♪ Oh I wish for you ♪ 75 00:08:21,800 --> 00:08:22,560 Hello. 76 00:08:22,760 --> 00:08:24,760 [The number you've dialled is...] 77 00:08:26,140 --> 00:08:27,820 [Huang Yide] 78 00:08:39,870 --> 00:08:40,750 Has Huang Yide 79 00:08:41,150 --> 00:08:42,809 tried to contact me recently? 80 00:08:43,440 --> 00:08:44,200 Chairman Pei, 81 00:08:44,200 --> 00:08:45,440 Mr. Huang hasn't been here. 82 00:08:45,440 --> 00:08:46,240 As you instructed, 83 00:08:46,240 --> 00:08:47,750 we've blocked his calls, texts, 84 00:08:47,750 --> 00:08:48,910 and emails. 85 00:09:02,810 --> 00:09:04,960 [Building Materials Purchase and Supply Contract] 86 00:09:32,970 --> 00:09:35,010 Find Huang Yide for me immediately. 87 00:09:42,440 --> 00:09:43,760 How many days will 88 00:09:43,790 --> 00:09:44,850 this SIM card last? 89 00:09:45,480 --> 00:09:46,030 This one? 90 00:09:46,840 --> 00:09:47,440 Five days, 91 00:09:47,600 --> 00:09:48,400 with 7GB data. 92 00:09:48,600 --> 00:09:49,790 It's a pretty good deal. 93 00:09:49,790 --> 00:09:51,150 7GB, huh? 94 00:09:53,910 --> 00:09:54,770 Want to get one? 95 00:09:59,980 --> 00:10:01,310 Are you out of your mind? 96 00:10:29,000 --> 00:10:29,720 Kanghua. 97 00:10:30,720 --> 00:10:31,510 Kanghua. 98 00:10:32,580 --> 00:10:33,710 Have you heard about 99 00:10:33,720 --> 00:10:34,850 Zhiyu's situation? 100 00:10:35,360 --> 00:10:36,670 Why was this matter suddenly exposed? 101 00:10:36,670 --> 00:10:37,440 What should we do? 102 00:10:37,440 --> 00:10:38,360 Don't worry. 103 00:10:38,400 --> 00:10:40,780 I've already hired people to suppress the attention. 104 00:10:40,780 --> 00:10:43,640 I didn't wake you because I didn't want you to worry. 105 00:10:44,700 --> 00:10:45,700 Rest assured, 106 00:10:45,720 --> 00:10:47,250 I'll handle this matter. 107 00:10:49,550 --> 00:10:50,910 I've kept it hidden for so many years. 108 00:10:50,910 --> 00:10:52,120 I thought it was all behind me, 109 00:10:52,120 --> 00:10:53,320 and that no one would ever mention it again. 110 00:10:53,320 --> 00:10:55,030 Things are different now. 111 00:10:55,310 --> 00:10:57,150 Information spreads quickly online. 112 00:10:57,150 --> 00:10:58,360 Zhiyu is so outstanding. 113 00:10:58,360 --> 00:11:00,390 This was bound to be exposed sooner or later. 114 00:11:00,390 --> 00:11:01,600 You're not wearing enough. 115 00:11:01,600 --> 00:11:02,930 Go put on another layer. 116 00:11:03,270 --> 00:11:04,070 Morning, Dad, 117 00:11:04,210 --> 00:11:04,810 Mrs. Xiao. 118 00:11:07,210 --> 00:11:09,210 I need to check on how Zhiyu's doing. 119 00:11:40,480 --> 00:11:41,240 I'm fine. 120 00:11:51,170 --> 00:11:57,180 [Outpatient] 121 00:12:07,670 --> 00:12:08,930 It's nothing serious. 122 00:12:09,030 --> 00:12:10,080 All vital signs 123 00:12:10,270 --> 00:12:11,390 are normal too. 124 00:12:11,910 --> 00:12:13,200 It's just that for today, 125 00:12:13,200 --> 00:12:15,270 the wound will hurt more than yesterday. 126 00:12:15,270 --> 00:12:16,550 He'll need painkillers. 127 00:12:16,550 --> 00:12:17,100 Okay. 128 00:12:17,120 --> 00:12:18,450 Alright, get some rest. 129 00:12:19,080 --> 00:12:19,720 Okay. 130 00:12:20,000 --> 00:12:20,750 Thank you, doctor. 131 00:12:20,750 --> 00:12:21,440 Thanks. 132 00:12:26,240 --> 00:12:27,170 Have a seat, Mom. 133 00:12:35,030 --> 00:12:36,630 You've been up all night too. 134 00:12:36,750 --> 00:12:38,210 Go home and get some sleep. 135 00:12:39,030 --> 00:12:39,830 I'm not tired. 136 00:12:40,590 --> 00:12:42,440 But I really do need to make a trip home. 137 00:12:42,440 --> 00:12:44,440 We didn't pack anything for this hospitalization. 138 00:12:44,440 --> 00:12:45,510 Xiaorou will be here soon. 139 00:12:45,510 --> 00:12:46,960 She'll keep you company for a while. 140 00:12:46,960 --> 00:12:48,160 I'll head home first. 141 00:13:00,150 --> 00:13:01,150 I understand. 142 00:13:02,110 --> 00:13:03,340 Everything will be okay. 143 00:13:03,340 --> 00:13:05,030 Uncle Hu will be fine. 144 00:13:08,750 --> 00:13:09,390 Zhao. 145 00:13:09,720 --> 00:13:11,580 I'm going back to get some things. 146 00:13:11,670 --> 00:13:13,270 Could you keep an eye on things here? 147 00:13:13,270 --> 00:13:14,000 Don't worry. 148 00:13:14,120 --> 00:13:14,910 Take it easy. 149 00:13:15,870 --> 00:13:16,530 I'll be off. 150 00:13:16,960 --> 00:13:17,670 Take care. 151 00:13:30,450 --> 00:13:32,120 Is there an emergency at the company? 152 00:13:32,120 --> 00:13:32,520 Wait. 153 00:13:33,250 --> 00:13:34,990 Our boss has been exposed in such a big scandal. 154 00:13:34,990 --> 00:13:36,450 Isn't that urgent enough? 155 00:13:37,320 --> 00:13:39,860 So, the urgent matter you mentioned is just some gossip? 156 00:13:39,860 --> 00:13:40,930 No, that's not it. 157 00:13:40,960 --> 00:13:41,510 Early this morning, 158 00:13:41,510 --> 00:13:43,390 many clients came asking questions. 159 00:13:43,390 --> 00:13:45,240 They want to know if the rumors about Mr. Xiao are true. 160 00:13:45,240 --> 00:13:46,360 This scandal has created quite a stir. 161 00:13:46,360 --> 00:13:48,080 We definitely need to respond. 162 00:13:48,080 --> 00:13:49,960 And of all times, Mr. Xiao disappeared at this critical moment. 163 00:13:49,960 --> 00:13:52,020 Even Ms. Zhou had called me directly. 164 00:13:52,320 --> 00:13:53,080 Sun. 165 00:13:53,390 --> 00:13:54,920 I need to take a few days off. 166 00:13:55,000 --> 00:13:56,920 I'm taking care of my father at the hospital. 167 00:13:56,920 --> 00:13:59,050 I'll need to brief you on some matters. 168 00:14:21,360 --> 00:14:22,280 Where are you going? 169 00:14:22,280 --> 00:14:23,410 I'll give you a ride. 170 00:14:24,390 --> 00:14:25,320 No need. 171 00:14:25,790 --> 00:14:27,630 With all that's going on, why are you still here? 172 00:14:27,630 --> 00:14:29,830 Haven't you seen the online discourse? 173 00:14:31,480 --> 00:14:33,340 You're more important right now. 174 00:14:35,940 --> 00:14:37,200 So where are you going? 175 00:14:37,520 --> 00:14:38,650 I'll give you a ride. 176 00:14:41,330 --> 00:14:41,900 No need. 177 00:15:15,790 --> 00:15:17,790 Since you're so eager to drive me... 178 00:15:18,550 --> 00:15:19,150 Fine. 179 00:15:20,590 --> 00:15:22,390 I need to go to my parents' house. 180 00:16:33,350 --> 00:16:34,010 We're here. 181 00:16:40,950 --> 00:16:42,150 Come with me for a bit. 182 00:17:52,640 --> 00:17:53,970 The man next to my father 183 00:17:55,030 --> 00:17:57,030 is the lightning crew's foreman, 184 00:17:58,200 --> 00:17:59,130 Uncle Han Chuan. 185 00:18:02,250 --> 00:18:04,510 He's three years younger than my father. 186 00:18:04,550 --> 00:18:05,680 My father treats him 187 00:18:05,830 --> 00:18:07,110 like his own brother. 188 00:18:07,670 --> 00:18:09,870 He took him along looking for projects, 189 00:18:09,930 --> 00:18:11,330 and even found him dates. 190 00:18:12,350 --> 00:18:14,150 Uncle Han often came to our home. 191 00:18:15,570 --> 00:18:17,370 His cooking was delicious. 192 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:18,880 Every time he brought food, 193 00:18:18,880 --> 00:18:20,680 I could eat nearly an extra bowl. 194 00:18:23,270 --> 00:18:25,070 My dad's signature dishes 195 00:18:25,550 --> 00:18:27,350 were all learned from Uncle Han. 196 00:18:28,720 --> 00:18:30,650 He was really good at cooking fish. 197 00:18:34,200 --> 00:18:34,960 That year, 198 00:18:35,790 --> 00:18:37,320 my dad took on the stadium's 199 00:18:37,550 --> 00:18:38,750 lighting project. 200 00:18:40,110 --> 00:18:42,110 Uncle Han's wife was pregnant then. 201 00:18:42,400 --> 00:18:44,000 He had originally planned 202 00:18:44,400 --> 00:18:45,330 to take time off. 203 00:18:47,480 --> 00:18:48,940 But in order to help my dad, 204 00:18:50,160 --> 00:18:51,820 he still joined him in the end. 205 00:19:02,310 --> 00:19:03,920 All those happy days 206 00:19:06,410 --> 00:19:07,850 ended on that day. 207 00:19:21,670 --> 00:19:23,310 I was only 4 or 5 years old then. 208 00:19:23,310 --> 00:19:25,440 The reason I know all this so clearly 209 00:19:26,110 --> 00:19:28,200 is because for over twenty years, 210 00:19:28,680 --> 00:19:30,540 my dad has kept talking about him, 211 00:19:30,680 --> 00:19:32,480 mentioning him again and again. 212 00:19:33,510 --> 00:19:34,480 It's almost like 213 00:19:35,720 --> 00:19:37,520 as long as we remember Uncle Han, 214 00:19:38,440 --> 00:19:40,160 he never really left us. 215 00:19:45,160 --> 00:19:46,030 Every year, 216 00:19:46,200 --> 00:19:48,400 our family will visit his grave, 217 00:19:49,400 --> 00:19:50,480 rain or shine. 218 00:19:51,440 --> 00:19:53,100 My dad has always felt guilty. 219 00:19:54,510 --> 00:19:56,160 He has never forgotten the past, 220 00:19:56,160 --> 00:19:57,480 nor did he ever forget 221 00:19:58,000 --> 00:19:59,030 that accident. 222 00:20:03,200 --> 00:20:04,400 But last night, 223 00:20:05,680 --> 00:20:06,680 because of me, 224 00:20:08,040 --> 00:20:09,930 he was deeply hurt again. 225 00:20:19,310 --> 00:20:20,720 I had you bring me here 226 00:20:21,830 --> 00:20:23,430 just to tell you all this. 227 00:20:32,070 --> 00:20:33,030 These days 228 00:20:34,030 --> 00:20:35,490 have been pure happiness. 229 00:20:36,750 --> 00:20:38,400 It felt like a dream. 230 00:20:40,590 --> 00:20:42,350 I felt like I had it all. 231 00:20:43,270 --> 00:20:45,800 It was as though life couldn't get any better. 232 00:20:49,480 --> 00:20:50,400 Sure enough, 233 00:20:51,350 --> 00:20:52,240 the heavens 234 00:20:53,680 --> 00:20:55,160 are still 235 00:20:56,240 --> 00:20:57,970 waiting to make a mockery of me. 236 00:21:10,030 --> 00:21:10,840 Xiao Zhiyu, 237 00:21:18,200 --> 00:21:19,060 let's break up. 238 00:21:19,950 --> 00:21:23,110 ♪ Fireworks scatter across the sky ♪ 239 00:21:23,480 --> 00:21:27,610 ♪ And the faint light in my eyes fades with them ♪ 240 00:21:29,560 --> 00:21:32,860 ♪ Just like the end of our story ♪ 241 00:21:33,140 --> 00:21:35,030 ♪ Who says ♪ 242 00:21:35,690 --> 00:21:40,060 ♪ We meet just to say goodbye? ♪ 243 00:21:40,890 --> 00:21:45,830 ♪ Who's to blame for a fate like this? ♪ 244 00:21:47,230 --> 00:21:49,980 ♪ Walking across ♪ 245 00:21:51,180 --> 00:21:56,730 ♪ This hollow bridge of fate ♪ 246 00:21:58,010 --> 00:22:03,230 ♪ If you can't see the other shore, just look up ♪ 247 00:22:04,470 --> 00:22:06,680 ♪ Only a few stars shine ♪ 248 00:22:08,000 --> 00:22:11,170 ♪ It's true ♪ 249 00:22:11,550 --> 00:22:14,830 ♪ I miss you ♪ 250 00:22:14,890 --> 00:22:21,130 ♪ Hope the dream brings me to you ♪ 251 00:22:22,670 --> 00:22:25,310 ♪ And I also know ♪ 252 00:22:25,910 --> 00:22:32,260 ♪ The night will pass and I have to part with you ♪ 253 00:22:32,980 --> 00:22:41,160 ♪ It's hard to accept but true ♪ 254 00:22:42,730 --> 00:22:48,970 ♪ Hope the night brings me to you ♪ 255 00:22:50,340 --> 00:22:52,980 ♪ And I also know ♪ 256 00:22:53,570 --> 00:22:59,920 ♪ The dreams are false and I should forget you ♪ 257 00:23:00,770 --> 00:23:10,270 ♪ It's hard to accept but true ♪ 258 00:23:17,160 --> 00:23:17,790 Dad? 259 00:23:19,510 --> 00:23:20,160 Dad... 260 00:23:21,600 --> 00:23:22,790 How are you feeling? 261 00:23:23,960 --> 00:23:25,200 Does it hurt a lot? 262 00:23:26,110 --> 00:23:26,630 Dad! 263 00:23:30,680 --> 00:23:31,240 Dad. 264 00:23:36,600 --> 00:23:37,800 I'm sorry. I'm sorry. 265 00:23:39,030 --> 00:23:39,830 I'm sorry. 266 00:23:40,920 --> 00:23:41,750 I'm sorry! 267 00:23:43,450 --> 00:23:44,690 I'm sorry! 268 00:23:45,720 --> 00:23:46,720 I'm sorry. 269 00:23:47,440 --> 00:23:48,270 Don't cry. 270 00:23:49,440 --> 00:23:50,120 Don't cry. 271 00:23:53,270 --> 00:23:54,400 It's not your fault. 272 00:23:56,030 --> 00:23:56,790 I know. 273 00:23:58,440 --> 00:24:00,640 I can't force you to make any decisions. 274 00:24:04,510 --> 00:24:06,350 It's just that I owe Uncle Han 275 00:24:06,350 --> 00:24:07,480 far too much. 276 00:24:12,840 --> 00:24:14,170 When I meet him someday, 277 00:24:17,050 --> 00:24:19,050 I won't know how to explain it to him. 278 00:24:43,920 --> 00:24:45,000 Xiao Zhiyu! 279 00:24:45,400 --> 00:24:46,070 Hurry up! 280 00:24:46,070 --> 00:24:47,600 The movie is about to start! 281 00:24:47,720 --> 00:24:48,680 Hurry, hurry! 282 00:24:49,900 --> 00:24:50,650 Hurry up! 283 00:25:58,480 --> 00:25:59,830 Regarding the rumors circulating online, 284 00:25:59,830 --> 00:26:01,960 I would like to formally address them. 285 00:26:02,110 --> 00:26:03,790 My father is indeed Qin Yuze. 286 00:26:05,270 --> 00:26:07,790 I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience 287 00:26:07,790 --> 00:26:09,120 caused to our partners. 288 00:26:10,680 --> 00:26:11,940 I promise here and now, 289 00:26:13,060 --> 00:26:15,030 if there are any concerns about our cooperation, 290 00:26:15,030 --> 00:26:16,270 I will personally 291 00:26:16,640 --> 00:26:18,440 bear the corresponding losses. 292 00:26:18,770 --> 00:26:20,010 This concludes my statement. 293 00:26:20,010 --> 00:26:20,620 Thank you. 294 00:26:26,660 --> 00:26:29,770 No wonder Xiao never mentions his father. 295 00:26:30,510 --> 00:26:32,880 He was just a child when the accident happened. 296 00:26:32,880 --> 00:26:34,240 What could he have done? 297 00:26:36,930 --> 00:26:39,190 He must be having a rough time these days. 298 00:26:40,720 --> 00:26:42,110 Xiao hasn't been 299 00:26:42,200 --> 00:26:43,930 answering my calls these days. 300 00:26:44,000 --> 00:26:45,750 Hu Xiu must know what's going on, right? 301 00:26:45,750 --> 00:26:47,210 Did she tell you anything? 302 00:26:48,750 --> 00:26:49,680 Or how about this? 303 00:26:49,680 --> 00:26:50,960 You contact Hu Xiu, 304 00:26:50,960 --> 00:26:52,090 and we'll go check on 305 00:26:52,190 --> 00:26:53,110 Xiao together. 306 00:26:53,920 --> 00:26:56,450 I don't have time to worry about him right now. 307 00:26:56,550 --> 00:26:59,110 He's your best friend's boyfriend at the very least. 308 00:26:59,110 --> 00:27:02,400 How can you be so indifferent when something like this happens? 309 00:27:02,400 --> 00:27:03,550 Boyfriend? 310 00:27:03,750 --> 00:27:05,210 That's questionable now. 311 00:27:06,790 --> 00:27:07,720 What do you mean? 312 00:27:09,350 --> 00:27:10,830 Don't tell me that 313 00:27:10,960 --> 00:27:11,890 Hu Xiu is going to 314 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:13,730 dump Xiao just because of this? 315 00:27:15,550 --> 00:27:16,640 This is exactly when 316 00:27:16,640 --> 00:27:18,680 he needs support the most. 317 00:27:18,880 --> 00:27:20,350 Is Hu Xiu really that cold-hearted? 318 00:27:20,350 --> 00:27:20,790 More— 319 00:27:21,240 --> 00:27:22,200 Moreover, 320 00:27:22,310 --> 00:27:24,110 his father's incident happened so many years ago. 321 00:27:24,110 --> 00:27:25,720 Why is Hu Xiu enforcing punishment by association? 322 00:27:25,720 --> 00:27:27,070 Who's being cold-hearted? 323 00:27:27,070 --> 00:27:29,800 Don't talk nonsense if you don't know any better. 324 00:27:30,680 --> 00:27:32,310 Anyway, Xiao hasn't done anything wrong. 325 00:27:32,310 --> 00:27:34,570 And Hu Xiu has done nothing wrong either. 326 00:27:34,720 --> 00:27:35,270 Get out of here. 327 00:27:35,270 --> 00:27:37,030 Don't get in the way of my business. 328 00:27:37,030 --> 00:27:37,510 How annoying. 329 00:27:37,510 --> 00:27:38,880 W-Why should I leave? 330 00:27:38,880 --> 00:27:40,270 I came here for coffee. 331 00:27:40,400 --> 00:27:42,060 Who asked you to speak for him? 332 00:27:43,480 --> 00:27:44,030 What's going on? 333 00:27:44,030 --> 00:27:45,590 Are you going to punish me with him too? 334 00:27:45,590 --> 00:27:46,160 Yes. 335 00:27:47,240 --> 00:27:47,840 You are... 336 00:28:18,160 --> 00:28:19,420 Mr. Xiao, you're here. 337 00:28:19,640 --> 00:28:20,550 Good morning. 338 00:28:32,750 --> 00:28:33,810 Morning, Mr. Xiao. 339 00:28:34,680 --> 00:28:36,010 Good morning, Mr. Xiao. 340 00:28:37,070 --> 00:28:37,640 Mr. Xiao, 341 00:28:38,680 --> 00:28:41,740 will you be attending the design meeting this morning? 342 00:28:42,680 --> 00:28:44,350 Here are the preliminary plans for several projects. 343 00:28:44,350 --> 00:28:46,480 You can take a look before the meeting. 344 00:28:48,240 --> 00:28:48,960 Well then... 345 00:28:48,960 --> 00:28:50,690 Mr. Xiao, I will leave you to it. 346 00:29:28,480 --> 00:29:29,160 I'm sorry. 347 00:29:31,830 --> 00:29:33,890 You always catch people by surprise. 348 00:29:34,630 --> 00:29:35,690 After working with you for so long, 349 00:29:35,690 --> 00:29:36,950 I've gotten used to it. 350 00:29:42,160 --> 00:29:44,890 You haven't had a good rest these days, am I right? 351 00:29:46,200 --> 00:29:48,060 Things aren't that bad right now. 352 00:29:48,070 --> 00:29:49,550 Everyone is addressing and resolving 353 00:29:49,550 --> 00:29:51,680 our client's questions and concerns. 354 00:29:52,000 --> 00:29:53,750 We let our work speak for itself. 355 00:29:53,750 --> 00:29:56,480 Projects have not yet been impacted at this time. 356 00:29:57,880 --> 00:29:58,720 And you! 357 00:29:59,240 --> 00:30:01,440 You've been shouldering everything by yourself, 358 00:30:01,440 --> 00:30:02,770 trying to be a lone hero. 359 00:30:03,440 --> 00:30:04,310 Don't forget, 360 00:30:04,720 --> 00:30:06,790 you have the entire studio behind you. 361 00:30:06,790 --> 00:30:08,750 Five years of understanding and trust 362 00:30:08,750 --> 00:30:11,280 cannot be so easily shattered by past events. 363 00:30:17,550 --> 00:30:18,150 Thank you. 364 00:30:20,330 --> 00:30:21,410 What did Lyman say? 365 00:30:23,400 --> 00:30:25,880 Mr. Xie said he wants to talk to you in person. 366 00:30:36,550 --> 00:30:37,350 Mr. Pei. 367 00:30:40,960 --> 00:30:42,020 How is your father? 368 00:30:44,110 --> 00:30:45,710 The surgery was successful, 369 00:30:45,720 --> 00:30:47,200 but he still can't get out of bed. 370 00:30:47,200 --> 00:30:48,330 He just fell asleep. 371 00:30:50,310 --> 00:30:52,070 Then I shall not go in and disturb him. 372 00:30:52,070 --> 00:30:53,470 I brought him some gifts. 373 00:31:00,960 --> 00:31:01,960 I've been messaging you these days, 374 00:31:01,960 --> 00:31:03,030 but you didn't reply. 375 00:31:03,030 --> 00:31:04,160 I was quite worried, 376 00:31:04,720 --> 00:31:05,720 so I asked Ms. Zhao 377 00:31:06,270 --> 00:31:08,070 and found out about your father. 378 00:31:10,590 --> 00:31:11,270 Have a seat. 379 00:31:23,160 --> 00:31:25,200 You aren't getting much rest these days, have you? 380 00:31:25,200 --> 00:31:26,800 Your eyes are all bloodshot. 381 00:31:28,240 --> 00:31:29,970 I'm just glad my father is okay. 382 00:31:35,260 --> 00:31:36,860 This is a pretty good lawyer. 383 00:31:36,930 --> 00:31:39,160 You can contact him to get compensation from the driver responsible. 384 00:31:39,160 --> 00:31:41,200 I've already made the introductions. 385 00:31:41,200 --> 00:31:42,270 No need, thank you. 386 00:31:42,830 --> 00:31:44,020 The accident isn't complicated, 387 00:31:44,020 --> 00:31:45,830 and the other party is being cooperative. 388 00:31:45,830 --> 00:31:46,960 As for the compensation, 389 00:31:46,960 --> 00:31:48,230 I can handle it myself 390 00:31:48,270 --> 00:31:49,670 once my dad becomes well. 391 00:31:57,490 --> 00:31:58,620 Have you seen what's 392 00:31:59,270 --> 00:32:00,330 happening online? 393 00:32:07,990 --> 00:32:09,320 So you and Xiao Zhiyu... 394 00:32:13,030 --> 00:32:14,760 Mr. Pei, if you have questions, 395 00:32:15,160 --> 00:32:16,620 please just ask directly. 396 00:32:20,750 --> 00:32:21,750 About him... 397 00:32:23,310 --> 00:32:25,170 I'm sorry for keeping it from you. 398 00:32:25,720 --> 00:32:28,780 After all, what happened back then was quite a scandal. 399 00:32:28,790 --> 00:32:30,940 His father committed suicide out of fear of punishment, 400 00:32:30,940 --> 00:32:32,740 leaving behind a complete mess. 401 00:32:33,630 --> 00:32:36,160 He and his mother left the country soon after. 402 00:32:36,880 --> 00:32:38,410 The Pei family chose to help 403 00:32:39,240 --> 00:32:41,240 out of our long-standing friendship. 404 00:32:41,240 --> 00:32:42,000 But him? 405 00:32:44,350 --> 00:32:46,010 He's never been appreciative 406 00:32:46,680 --> 00:32:47,550 of our help. 407 00:32:49,160 --> 00:32:50,030 My father and I 408 00:32:50,110 --> 00:32:52,310 still harbor quite a bit of resentment. 409 00:32:56,160 --> 00:32:57,440 You were kept in the dark by him. 410 00:32:57,440 --> 00:32:58,310 Being upset 411 00:32:58,920 --> 00:32:59,880 is only natural. 412 00:33:03,000 --> 00:33:04,310 Changing his name, 413 00:33:04,750 --> 00:33:05,920 hiding his past - 414 00:33:06,440 --> 00:33:08,100 these weren't his decisions. 415 00:33:13,110 --> 00:33:14,560 He was so young at that time. 416 00:33:14,560 --> 00:33:17,020 It couldn't have been decided by him, right? 417 00:33:17,960 --> 00:33:19,220 But what his father did 418 00:33:19,440 --> 00:33:20,270 left a profound impact. 419 00:33:20,270 --> 00:33:22,670 Even if his father had made a terrible mistake, 420 00:33:22,670 --> 00:33:24,530 what does that have to do with him? 421 00:33:25,710 --> 00:33:27,940 It was his father who caused your father to be disabled. 422 00:33:27,940 --> 00:33:29,140 Does that not matter? 423 00:33:37,480 --> 00:33:38,210 So it's true. 424 00:33:39,370 --> 00:33:40,430 You knew all along. 425 00:33:46,340 --> 00:33:48,150 The revelation about his background 426 00:33:48,150 --> 00:33:50,480 was circulated by you, Mr. Pei, wasn't it? 427 00:33:55,280 --> 00:33:56,880 What I said is just the truth. 428 00:33:57,160 --> 00:33:58,140 I haven't hidden anything. 429 00:33:58,140 --> 00:33:59,820 But you're far from innocent. 430 00:34:03,400 --> 00:34:04,880 Take these gifts back. 431 00:34:05,520 --> 00:34:07,850 My father wouldn't accept your kindness. 432 00:34:40,230 --> 00:34:40,840 Mr. Xie, 433 00:34:42,030 --> 00:34:43,560 whatever you plan you have, 434 00:34:43,710 --> 00:34:44,590 I'll accept it. 435 00:34:48,280 --> 00:34:49,630 Your father and I 436 00:34:50,150 --> 00:34:51,510 met while fishing. 437 00:34:53,670 --> 00:34:55,550 I had just returned to start a business 438 00:34:55,550 --> 00:34:56,880 and had no connections. 439 00:34:57,710 --> 00:34:59,910 Your father, however, was in his prime. 440 00:35:00,760 --> 00:35:01,840 He happened to catch 441 00:35:01,840 --> 00:35:03,840 the infrastructure boom in China. 442 00:35:04,280 --> 00:35:06,210 There were so many opportunities. 443 00:35:08,150 --> 00:35:09,400 He has always been 444 00:35:09,800 --> 00:35:11,400 very generous with his help. 445 00:35:11,840 --> 00:35:12,630 I had no idea 446 00:35:13,360 --> 00:35:15,620 my father had such a connection with you. 447 00:35:16,760 --> 00:35:17,880 He told me 448 00:35:18,630 --> 00:35:19,710 that good design 449 00:35:20,280 --> 00:35:21,760 gives a building its soul. 450 00:35:22,400 --> 00:35:23,630 Only such buildings 451 00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:26,000 can withstand the test of time. 452 00:35:27,670 --> 00:35:28,840 Those words of his 453 00:35:29,590 --> 00:35:31,120 had a profound impact on me. 454 00:35:32,470 --> 00:35:34,000 It's no wonder I felt 455 00:35:34,280 --> 00:35:36,510 his presence in you the moment I met you. 456 00:35:37,710 --> 00:35:39,910 You two really do take after each other. 457 00:35:45,660 --> 00:35:46,710 Your opinion 458 00:35:47,630 --> 00:35:48,800 means a lot to me. 459 00:35:54,670 --> 00:35:55,550 Actually, 460 00:35:56,830 --> 00:35:58,270 I've been curious about 461 00:35:58,800 --> 00:36:00,330 how your knowledge of Forma 462 00:36:01,580 --> 00:36:03,110 seems unusually thorough. 463 00:36:03,760 --> 00:36:05,620 Otherwise, how could you have detected 464 00:36:05,620 --> 00:36:07,750 their financial problems in advance? 465 00:36:08,030 --> 00:36:09,030 Are you... 466 00:36:12,510 --> 00:36:13,190 Never mind. 467 00:36:14,840 --> 00:36:16,040 I asked you here today 468 00:36:16,320 --> 00:36:17,380 to let you know that 469 00:36:17,710 --> 00:36:20,170 there will be no changes to Lyman's project. 470 00:36:21,550 --> 00:36:24,280 While it's true I invited you today to catch up, 471 00:36:25,960 --> 00:36:27,360 my decision to choose you 472 00:36:27,710 --> 00:36:30,040 was never because you were someone's son. 473 00:36:50,150 --> 00:36:50,840 Sun. 474 00:36:51,560 --> 00:36:52,120 Hu Xiu, 475 00:36:52,400 --> 00:36:53,660 the latest news is that 476 00:36:53,780 --> 00:36:55,980 Lyman's project hasn't been affected. 477 00:36:57,990 --> 00:36:58,920 That's great! 478 00:37:00,480 --> 00:37:01,110 So, 479 00:37:02,550 --> 00:37:03,280 um... 480 00:37:03,720 --> 00:37:05,990 how is Mr. Xiao doing? 481 00:37:06,550 --> 00:37:07,750 He came to the office, 482 00:37:08,040 --> 00:37:09,230 but he didn't seem in the best of spirits. 483 00:37:09,230 --> 00:37:10,000 But don't worry, 484 00:37:10,000 --> 00:37:11,710 we've done exactly as you said. 485 00:37:11,710 --> 00:37:13,550 When we see him, we act like nothing has happened, 486 00:37:13,550 --> 00:37:14,510 we make no fuss, 487 00:37:14,760 --> 00:37:16,760 and we didn't gossip behind his back. 488 00:37:16,760 --> 00:37:17,360 Good. 489 00:37:18,270 --> 00:37:19,500 At least he knows 490 00:37:19,520 --> 00:37:21,580 that all of you are standing with him. 491 00:37:23,040 --> 00:37:24,280 How are things on your end? 492 00:37:24,280 --> 00:37:25,880 When will you be back at work? 493 00:37:28,070 --> 00:37:29,150 I'm... 494 00:37:29,150 --> 00:37:30,590 not sure yet. 495 00:37:31,800 --> 00:37:32,330 Alright. 496 00:37:32,670 --> 00:37:33,660 Remember to update me 497 00:37:33,660 --> 00:37:34,960 with the project materials. 498 00:37:34,960 --> 00:37:36,480 Project materials... 499 00:37:39,870 --> 00:37:42,470 You'll have to wait as I need to go get my laptop. 500 00:37:42,670 --> 00:37:43,230 Okay. 501 00:39:42,370 --> 00:39:44,040 There's a girl at your place. 502 00:39:45,670 --> 00:39:46,150 Mom, 503 00:39:46,180 --> 00:39:47,500 please ask her to wait. 504 00:39:53,080 --> 00:39:55,030 You're from Zhiyu's studio, right? 505 00:39:55,030 --> 00:39:56,230 I've seen you before. 506 00:39:57,070 --> 00:39:57,760 Yes. 507 00:39:58,030 --> 00:39:59,480 I'm Zhiyu's mother. 508 00:40:01,400 --> 00:40:02,280 I know. 509 00:40:06,280 --> 00:40:06,960 Mrs. Xiao, 510 00:40:07,480 --> 00:40:08,880 If there's nothing else, 511 00:40:09,760 --> 00:40:10,740 I'll be going now. 512 00:40:10,740 --> 00:40:11,490 Wait. 513 00:40:12,590 --> 00:40:14,550 You're here to meet Zhiyu, 514 00:40:14,580 --> 00:40:15,710 but he's not back yet. 515 00:40:15,710 --> 00:40:17,310 Why don't you wait for him a bit longer? 516 00:40:17,310 --> 00:40:17,940 No need. 517 00:40:19,230 --> 00:40:21,160 I'm just here to pick something up. 518 00:40:22,630 --> 00:40:23,230 By the way, 519 00:40:23,720 --> 00:40:25,510 you know Zhen too, right? 520 00:40:27,840 --> 00:40:29,320 We've worked together. 521 00:40:30,950 --> 00:40:32,790 So you and Zhiyu are... 522 00:40:42,070 --> 00:40:44,320 Mrs. Xiao, I need to go now. 523 00:40:44,960 --> 00:40:46,280 Mr. Xiao, I'm here to get my laptop. 524 00:40:46,280 --> 00:40:47,280 Please excuse me. 525 00:40:48,660 --> 00:40:50,550 I haven't formally introduced you yet. 526 00:40:50,550 --> 00:40:52,470 I've already greeted Mrs. Xiao. 527 00:40:57,230 --> 00:40:59,160 Let me make a proper introduction. 528 00:40:59,480 --> 00:41:00,230 This is my mother, 529 00:41:00,230 --> 00:41:00,960 Xiao Wanyue. 530 00:41:03,720 --> 00:41:04,190 Mom, 531 00:41:05,590 --> 00:41:06,590 this is Hu Xiu. 532 00:41:09,920 --> 00:41:10,840 She's the person I love.