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Appreciate the help, fellas.

Center it right

above the sofa.

Let me see...

higher.

Bring it this way.

What's with the face?

It's just home decor.

All you do

is grumble and pout.

Move your butt.

Sit over there!

You're right in my line of sight!

Scram!

You're driving me nuts.

It's one painting!

You've dragged this out

all day!

Now I'm looking at

that abomination,

and my head is spinning.

It's a blurry nightmare!

That's called

aging, honey.

Don't blame the artwork.

Matches your taste,

alright...

Keep it steady, boys!

Don't "ugh" at me!

Watch your feet!

You're a hazard just sitting here!

Boys,

clear him out!

Hey, whoa!

What the hell are you doing?!

Great job,

guys.

New plan!

Put it over there.

OK.

In the center!

Hold it!

Bingo!

Sixian.

I can't thank you enough.

For what?

I really needed to

blow off some steam.

Being around you girls...

it showed me

who I want to be.

You made

this happen, not us.

Be proud of yourself.

I feel like

I've got my groove back.

I'm so happy tonight.

Gonna wander around a bit.

OK.

Need a wingwoman?

No, this journey...

Gotta take it solo.

Night!

Mr. Big shot,

snooping around

with a canine lookout?

Have you no shame?

Mother Dearest.

That necklace I got you...

where is it?

Dong Xian has that one.

Trying to

shake me down twice?

Completely forgot.

Big party's coming up, right?

Thought I'd bring

Sixian by.

That pretty one?

Hold on... as what?

What do you think?

Don't get cute with me!

As my girl.

Shut up, really?!

Move your butt!

Hey, keep it casual...

Here.

Take this set!

Whoa.

It's heirloom tier!

Too lavish!

Only the best for my future girl.

It's hers!

I'm actually keeping it!

Get lost!

High stakes.

If she

dumps me,

you'll

cry over the bling.

Hey,

if you screw up,

we'll just

have another kid.

Why am I in this?

Go to bed,

seriously...

I'll let you lovebirds

get freaky.

Later!

Hey,

Princess, down from the tree!

Let's call it a night!

Don't touch me!

Hands off!

You said

bottomless

drinks!

Big liar!

You expect

my family business with this attitude?

I don't want it!

I wanna go home!

Then go!

Who's holding you?

Show me who!

Fine,

name your terms,

Your Highness.

What gets you in a cab?

You know...

I have zero clue!

You...

hit on TikTok girls!

You flirted with Sixian!

Why do you

hesitate with me?

Is it my legs?

You only like runway models?

Check...

Whoa, careful!

These out!

Great legs, 10 out of 10.

Squat 100kg!

It's not about the legs!

Never get tired!

Then why?

Speak!

Say something!

Don't just go silent!

Cause I don't have the guts!

Damn it! I love you.

But I know

what a mess I am.

I gave every relationship

my all,

yet things

always fall apart.

They didn't really count.

It didn't break me when they walked.

But losing you

would destroy me.

Plus, you're

your dad's only princess.

If I blow this,

neither family will ever forgive me!

Backing down again?

Are you afraid of

family drama,

or afraid of breaking my heart?

I'm terrified of

letting you down.

Chicken sh*t,

where'd you get the ego

to think that way?

Am I not gorgeous,

or

are you sure you'll get bored first?

Back when

I was

living my best life,

you were

too shy to touch a girl!

Where are you going?

Take it easy!

Pull over!

Where are you going?

Get off!

Wait...

One last warning!

You're

banned from my studio!

Show up,

and I'll beat you senseless!

Egotistical prick!

Mrs. Zheng,

working on another masterpiece?

I just started a new piece.

You're the art authority.

Tell us,

what is this

trying to say?

Exactly.

It's so confusingly unique.

What's so brilliant about it?

This is

by an artist

from

Ethiopia.

His signature style

fuses Neo-Orientalism

and classicism,

with strong

abstract expression.

As you can see,

the tones are rich.

It packs a real visual punch.

Well?

My latest addition.

Gorgeous, isn't it?

Fabulous!

It's gorgeous,

but truth is,

we got no clue what we're looking at.

Who cares what it means?

Have some berries!

Darling,

be honest with us.

What convinced you

to pay a fortune?

What spoke

to you?

Give us the scoop!

What's the big mystery?

Huh...

There's no mystery!

Why

get so deep?

It's just decor!

Er...

I...

Look, the colors

popped!

It was pretty,

so I swiped the card!

I'm running around all day...

it's just hanging there collecting dust!

Mrs. Zheng,

enlighten us.

What was

the artist

going for here?

Break it down for us!

Mrs. Fu actually

made the

key point.

Appreciation

isn't just about

technical skill

or

deciphering

an artist's vision.

True art

transcends

intent.

It's a mirror of one's inner peace.

It is about

personal resonance.

Mrs. Fu felt drawn to it,

which means

it spoke to her heart.

That's it!

That is exactly what I thought!

See?

That's why she's the pro!

Seriously,

I still don't know

what I'm looking at.

Not a single clue.

Sounds like

someone needs refined taste!

Anyway,

mingle away.

Help yourselves!

Don't be shy,

grab

a seat!

Mrs. Zheng,

give them a masterclass!

Now, here's my advice...

Hey, Mrs. Fu.

Need a hand?

I've got it!

Mr. Yan!

Hey!

Gentlemen, enjoy!

Thank you.

Pardon me.

Playing caterer, huh?

Aren't you quite the charmer?

Notice Taichu

over there?

He's been

cornering Yan'an forever.

What's he

cooking up now?

The market's

brutal right now.

Taichu's drowning.

He's holding onto

the last lifeboat.

I thought he couldn't

stand the kid.

Beggars can't be choosers.

Mingyu took himself

off the market,

so Taichu had to back off from us.

Talk about grasping

at straws.

Yan An's

a sweet kid,

just too much of a playboy!

Taichu ain't got

the luxury to be picky.

Got

any better solutions?

Got a spare son in your purse?

I could...

always pull a miracle

and pop out a fresh one!

If he's patient enough!

Jesus, woman!

Not in public!

Relax, I'm teasing.

Even if we had ten sons,

we wouldn't

sign up for that mess.

I'm thrilled

our boy's

off the market.

I owe this girl

big time.

Otherwise,

Taichu would be

all over us.

Hey,

when they

get here,

soften up

that stone face

of yours.

Don't go

scaring her off...

Good lord, what is that?!

- What? It's a smile! - You planning to devour her?!

Here we are.

Nice place.

Let's head in.

You good?

Totally fine.

I used to run marathons

in stilettos.

Marathons, sure.

Want me to scoop you up?

Don't act tough.

Not giving you the pleasure!

Oh, really?

Bet on it!

Best dog in the world!

Dad, Mom,

hope we're not late.

Honey,

over here!

Wrap it up and hustle!

Dad, Mom,

this is Sixian,

my girlfriend.

Mr. Fu,

AKA my dad.

An honor, sir.

Wonderful to have you!

And you remember

Mrs. Fu,

my mom.

Miss Ruan!

What a

pleasant surprise!

[I've got a son]

[just about]

[your age...]

You are breathtaking tonight!

Hello, ma'am.

What's with the dramatic entrance?

Just a little misstep,

nothing bad.

You sure you're good?

Yeah.

Drop-dead gorgeous.

Everybody, crowd in!

Mrs. Zheng, over here!

Over here, everyone!

Come on.

Time for the big reveal!

Big reveal?

Look right here!

Who's the VIP?

Folks,

My boy's girlfriend,

Ms. Ruan Sixian!

Total stunner, right?

Sixian, you look stunning!

Oh,

this is Mrs. Zheng,

legendary artist!

Mom.

It's been a while.

Been a while...

You look lovely.

Oh, yeah...

Meet Uncle Zheng,

You'an's dad.

Pleasure.

Zheng Taichu.

You'an's dad.

[Wait... he's not the guy?]

Pleasure, Uncle Zheng.

Color me surprised,

Mrs Zheng.

She's your daughter too?

Makes total sense.

The resemblance is real.

Getting bored?

Eat something.

You seem a million miles away.

Where's your mom?

Mom?

She's probably

busy with guests.

She vanished

once dinner started.

It's fine.

She'll

be back

in no time.

Is she annoyed with me?

Don't read into it.

She can't stand me.

Did I

push things too far?

Not in the least.

Facts are facts.

She

is your mom.

Honestly...

I wanted to

make her squirm...

Then

you and my mom

are square!

Remember when she

pitched her

"decent-looking" son

to you?

True.

Still,

she's avoiding me,

I know it.

Go check on her, please?

Pass!

Dad's on damage control.

My priority is

spoiling my girlfriend.

Say "ah."

I'm serious, go!

Nope.

Babe,

what cursed star was I born under?

Dodged every bullet,

only to get hit by a damn missile!

How did this happen?!

What's with the melodrama?

Ugh...

your face alone

makes my veins pop.

My pressure is taller than you!

Got it.

Take five,

I'll scram.

Hold it right there!

Plant your butt

in that chair!

Fine, fine.

Cut the crap.

You knew she was

Dong's kid, didn't you?

You little traitor!

A warning would've killed you?!

You know my beef with her...

I fell

for Sixian,

not her family tree.

Don't get cute

with me,

little punk!

I'd

love your blessing,

truly.

But even if I don't get it,

she's the one I'm keeping.

My head is pounding...

Did I

forbid you two from being together?!

What kills me is,

why are you

dying to make that woman

your in-law?!

Mom...

I don't care about

who my in-laws are.

I'm just incapable of loving anyone else.

Pretty please?

Save the puppy eyes!

I'm immune to them!

Mom, chill out.

You thought

she was wonderful!

She IS wonderful!

Doesn't change whose blood she has!

Fine,

fair point.

I'm into

the girl,

not the baggage.

Still,

a little warning

wouldn't kill you!

Right when

I was on a high,

you burst my bubble!

My blood pressure

is spiking...

Everything hurts!

My fault

entirely.

Humble apologies, Mother Dearest.

Now, cease fire?

Got some

tea for you,

want in?

Back off!

Take your gossip there!

Here's the scoop:

Sixian

and her mom?

Deep,

messy beef.

Give me a break.

What kinda beef could they have?

Juicier than mine with Dong?

You bet.

Makes

your little feud

look cute.

No way. For real?

Dead serious.

What happened?

Grab some popcorn,

it's a long one.

Starving yourself?

Try this,

barely any sugar.

Doing alright?

I'll manage.

At least

she called me "Mom."

She turned into

such a fine lady.

Back when

we divorced,

I always knew

this day was coming.

Yet

facing that icy glare...

It still

stings so bad.

I hear you.

I can only imagine

what she carried all on her own.

Now she's

with Mingyu.

Life works out in funny ways.

Oh god,

how is You'an taking this?

She's known Sixian forever.

I kept her completely in the dark.

Will she ever...

Take a breath.

Let her wrap her head around it.

You're

the one I'm worried about.

Earth to You'an.

Cracked the painting's code yet?

Just noise.

Noisy art,

noisier thoughts.

Vent to me.

Let me lighten the mood.

Good luck with that.

You're half the reason

I'm spiraling.

Hey...

Why couldn't anyone

just be honest?

I'm sure

they had their reasons.

Leaving me

out of the loop

just means

nobody trusts me.

Don't take it like that.

They wanted to spare you the pain.

Looks like my free trial of bliss ended.

The lightbulb

just went off!

That little stunt

wasn't aimed at me!

Obviously.

It was aimed straight at her mother!

Bingo.

Wait, this math ain't mathing.

What do you mean?

Listen,

Dong Xian might

act holier-than-thou,

but she's not a monster.

True.

Think about it,

she

spoils You'an like royalty,

and they don't

even

share DNA!

You ditch

a toxic ex in a divorce,

not your

innocent baby girl!

A mother's heart

is built soft.

We destroy our bodies

carrying our babies!

They're literally

chunks of our soul!

So why

ice out her actual

flesh and blood?

It doesn't add up...

Hold on.

You sneaky little punk!

Did you just make

this whole thing up?!

Make things up?

Do I have a death wish?

Dead serious?

See with your own eyes.

Sixian is

out there by herself,

looking like an

abandoned puppy.

See?

Wow... poor thing really is.

She's been

holding this trauma forever.

She keeps it

locked down.

To pay tuition

for flight school,

she had to sell

her father's house.

Are you serious?!

Hundred percent.

She was almost in tears earlier:

"Did I make

your mom angry?"

"Is she disgusted by me?"

She begged me to make sure you're OK.

Really?

Yeah,

see for yourse...

She truly cared what I thought?

Why would I kid about that?

She is an absolute angel!

Yeah.

I've got elite taste.

Sixian

calling her out like that...

It definitely stung.

None of that was meant for you.

You are collateral damage.

Save your breath.

I don't hold it against her.

Watching her mom

walk away just to

play family with another girl...

If she resents my existence,

she has every reason to.

Anyone would break.

You had nothing to do with it.

You're not

why they got divorced.

Can you give me space?

Didn't you and Dad

buddy up all night?

Back to buttering up him!

Get out and let me breathe!

What did I do wrong now?

You're driving me crazy!

Scram!

Hey...

Stop...

Admiring my new canvas, kids?

Mrs. Fu.

Mrs. Fu.

Hey...

boys,

take your party to the patio.

Have a cocktail.

Let me steal her for a bit.

Got it. We're out.

Have fun.

Go on ahead.

Well?

How bad is it?

Smooth sailing.

Cold feet already?

Not funny! Stop teasing!

Terrified Mom's gonna

veto the bride?

I feel awful about what I did.

All I wanted was

to rattle my mother...

and ended up

ruining the night for everyone.

I didn't want

any innocent victims.

I thought

getting even would taste sweet.

Instead,

it's just pure guilt.

I hear you, love.

Don't beat yourself up.

Your mom

opened her doors to me,

and

I blew up her evening...

Listen to me.

I'm with you

through thick and thin.

You swear?

Always.

Gotta thank you for this.

Since this canvas entered my house,

I haven't taken two seconds

to look at the damn thing.

Why does modern art

cost a fortune?

Dropping that money

broke my heart!

I could've bought Cartier!

I just

wanted to stick it

to your mom.

She always

snatches the lots

I want!

Credit

where

it's due, though.

She was right about

the perspective thing.

I don't speak high art,

but I speak real life.

It's like

those classic spiritual stages.

At first, things are simple.

Then you get hurt,

and suddenly you doubt everything.

Good news, sweetie:

you've already

reached

stage two!

I...

How am I

doubting everything?

Because you're spiraling!

You're reading shadows into every corner.

It's like inspecting

brush marks.

Focus on

a single smudge,

and

the beauty slips away.

That's how

you get blindsided.

You misread the story,

and you misread love.

It passes,

trust me.

Stage three always comes.

You see

the light again.

A pure heart

is steady.

One family secret

can't undo

years of love.

That's for sure!

Dry your eyes now.

Not bad for a rich housewife, huh?

I just never

flaunt my genius.

Hate to show off,

but the wisdom runs deep!

That's legitimate

philosophy!

It ties straight into art theory!

My life lessons

beat your mom's lectures!

Am I right?

Alright,

sweetie.

No more crying tonight.

Spoiled little heir, weren't you?

Personal swing set in the yard.

Total myth.

We bought

this place

after I finished my master's.

The swing was entirely

my mother's idea.

She has a playful side.

Dad pays the price.

Whenever she

wants some airtime,

he's on pushing duty.

Mr. Fu takes orders?

He wouldn't dare say no!

Ready for a test flight?

First time I didn't

have to line up.

City parks

were brutal.

I was always at the tail end,

watching other kids

hog the seats.

My dad

stood there every time.

He'd give me

the best swings,

then walk me

back home.

One night,

right after spicy hot pot,

I pulled him

right to the

swing set.

He pushed me into orbit.

Felt like I was breaking the sound barrier.

Guess what?

I barfed all over

the grass!

Sobbed the entire walk home.

Hooked on the rush, huh?

Hopelessly.

Didn't touch

another swing for years.

Gave them

a wide berth.

Until flight school.

The spinning training

made guys sick,

while I was grinning like an idiot.

Pure

adrenaline!

Getting worn out

back there?

Could do this all day.

Look at that smile.

Can you blame me?

Your mom

gave me her favorite piece!

Her way of

welcoming you in.

It's far too precious.

Ready to admit

she loves you?

She's being generous for your sake.

Hold on...

did she style this dress?

Just so you know,

my fashion sense is top-notch.

Not your typical vibe.

Guilty.

I definitely prefer another look.

What look?

In uniform.

Hey, you off?

[You just trusted]

[the wrong guy.]

[The only soul]

[who will never]

[betray you...]

[is looking back in your mirror.]

[Ma'am, I'm by the entrance.]

I see your car.

Walking over.

Caffeine run.

Thanks...

Go easy on the...

espresso...

Sleep in your own bed!

Study hard...

Off the couch!

Snooze harder...

Dumb girl,

same bad habit.

Do I need to carve it into your skull?

Felt like

you pulled your punches.

Whatever happened to kicking my butt?

Oh, sweetie,

your a** is getting roasted red!

Long time.

Hey...

Looking for

me?

Get over yourself.

I'm here to see Sixian.

Alright...

Just for

the record,

outside of

standard

flight shifts,

she and I don't interact.

You work together.

It's totally fine.

Why track her down, then?

I'm leaving the airline.

Stopping by with a farewell gift.

Have you lost your mind?

Your career is soaring right now!

Did someone

offer you

bigger money?

I'm pursuing a degree.

Ziyue,

listen to yourself...

Captain Yue!

Afternoon!

Ziyue,

wake up and

smell the coffee!

We're middle-aged adults!

Stop acting

like a naive teen girl.

Yue Yang,

all those years we dated,

you never saw the real me.

"Naive" is

a privilege I never had.

Call it whatever,

but

it's reckless!

You burn two years

studying,

then

fight for

entry roles!

The job market

moves fast!

Also,

without a paycheck coming in,

what happens to your family?

You think...

So you knew about

my family situation.