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♪That day♪

♪Nothing stays together forever♪

♪I've quit romance♪

♪Who hasn't failed again♪

♪Crying in death♪

♪And in life♪

♪Even now♪

♪We keep learning♪

♪It's no surprise♪

♪Being happy is so hard♪

♪Weirdly, I became a role model♪

♪On the day we met again, we said hi♪

♪It was a reminder, a test, and a complaint♪

♪Who can do anything without regret♪

♪I am all right♪

♪May you live in peace♪

♪Let the world roar♪

♪Sounds like a carnival♪

♪Being alive is never dull♪

♪How wonderful to be free♪

♪I became even better without you♪

♪Nothing can be perfect♪

♪We bless each other in pain♪

♪We nod and smile♪

♪May we both be well♪

= Love's Ambition=

=Episode 20=

That's really amazing.

Really?

I didn't guess.

At the very last second,

band-aid.

How did you figure it out?

Is there a story behind this?

My husband knows me quite well.

The band-aid

was stuck right here.

- Awesome. - Absolutely.

Sir.

I saw Shen Haoming

and his wife at Yanbo Resort.

They are with the Baraikins.

Looks like we've got competition.

You look into it.

Stop Shen Haoming at all costs

from gaining the Baraikins' favor.

You two are amazing!

How does that Chinese saying go?

A couple

has a connection.

To be precise,

a lovely couple has one heart.

How many times must I remind you?

Tomorrow at the hotel,

there's a folk culture fair.

I'd like to invite you both.

Thanks.

- Okay? - Sounds good.

We'll be there on time.

Great.

See you tomorrow.

Seeing the two of you

reminds me of my husband and me

when we were just married.

Back when you just married?

We were just

in our twenties.

I was alone in Russia,

working odd jobs

while studying.

No family, no friends.

Then one day,

he walked

into the convenience store where I worked.

While checking out,

he said,

"You're beauty."

You're beauty?

You're beautiful.

Yes, he said that.

That's when I knew

he was different.

Don't laugh.

I practiced that many times!

Your Chinese is better now.

To your beautiful love story,

let's toast!

Cheers!

Thank you.

Thank you.

I'm wondering

why you're not approaching Mr. Baraikin

through Jinda Group

formally?

Why go to all this

to get close to him?

Is the company in trouble?

The truth is,

my dad doesn't trust me at the company.

Those old men on the board

all pretend

to humor me.

Moreover,

Jinda Group's

overseas managers

were incompetent,

so international expansion

has always been our weak spot.

I have neither

management authority over international operations

nor a seat

on the board.

My dad always doubts my decisions.

Trying to approach Mr. Baraikin

unofficially under the company name

would be

completely improper.

So,

during his stay in China,

I must convince him

to add Jinda

to his list

of potential partners.

Once we secure this deal,

I'll earn my board seat.

You failed to have a board seat?

My dad voted against it.

Why?

Not the first time he's rejected me.

I had a child out of wedlock.

And also,

I decided on bring Haochen

home to raise him.

That caused disagreements with him.

Since then,

he's never fully trusted me again.

How's Haochen

doing lately?

He is not

mischievous anymore.

He's more sensible.

Would you tell me

about Haochen's biological mother?

It's okay if you don't want to.

Actually, I discovered her pregnancy

two months after I broke up with her.

I remember it was pouring rain that day.

She came to find me.

Have some water.

Thanks.

Why did you come here?

I'm pregnant.

The baby is yours.

I planned to get an abortion,

but the doctor

said if I terminated this pregnancy,

I'd never conceive again.

We broke up months ago.

Are you kidding?

You were the only one I'd been with.

Haoming,

don't worry.

I'm just here to inform you

that you have a child.

Someday I'll tell our child

he has a father.

I'm not asking you to be responsible.

I'll raise the baby alone.

Alright,

that's all.

I'll leave soon.

Take care, Haoming.

Don't worry.

I've decided.

Since I'm keeping it,

I can't stay in the dorm.

I can't tell my dad either,

or he'd literally kill me.

So,

I'll go to Manchester.

I have a friend there and will stay there.

Anyway,

I'll have this baby.

Goodbye.

I stayed with her throughout

until the baby was born.

Unexpectedly,

shortly after Haochen's birth,

Fang Yu went diving with friends,

encountered an ocean current, and never came back.

DNA tests confirmed you're the father.

I brought Haochen back home.

Perhaps my dad thought this situation

would disrupt the family.

So we declared

Haochen to be my brother.

So your dad

distrusts you

because of this?

Do you resent him?

If you love someone,

you should trust them

and believe their actions

are meant to protect you.

No matter how old we grow,

in our elders' eyes,

we'll always remain children.

But their distrust doesn't equate

to indifference or neglect.

Moreover,

in such a large corporation,

so many eyes

are watching you.

Any minor mistake you make

gets magnified exponentially.

Perhaps your dad believes

being strict with you

is better than others taking advantage.

So I think

his restrictions on you

might stem from his protection.

Are you comforting me?

Yes.

As a partner,

I hope you can always

maintain a good state.

Finalize the cooperation

with Mr. Baraikin.

Then I can receive my payment.

That's it.

Thank you.

I did feel comforted.

Go to bed early.

One more thing.

About the plan

for tomorrow?

No.

Who exactly invested in you?

What's it to you?

Just go to sleep.

Mr. Huang?

Ms. Ma?

Though she has poor judgment,

she's very interested in emerging industries.

Ms. Sun?

I know

she's always admired you.

But I don't think it's her.

Ms. Meng?

Or my mom?

Just tell me if it's my mom.

We're just business partners now.

Stay out of my affairs.

You have no right to know.

Stop asking these questions.

Remember your place.

Good night.

It's confirmed.

They're in the cooling-off period.

They'll divorce when it ends.

Are you sure?

Pretty sure.

Alright.

I know what to do now.

They're having a fight.

Stop showing off your love.

Drop the act.

True colors revealed.

What's that smell?

Ethnic-style kites.

Quite unique.

Handmade, very beautiful.

This is nice.

This is called

- a sachet. - Sachet.

It has a pleasant fragrance.

Pick one.

♪That day♪

The red one looks good.

This one.

Peace and contentment bring the greatest blessings.

We'll take two of these.

Thank you.

You can

wear it on you

or attach it to your bag.

Or put it in your car.

Since it's a sachet,

the inside

contains herbs.

It's good.

Okay.

Thanks.

This carries different meanings.

Look,

these two

are for you and Mr. Baraikin.

May you always be happy together.

Sweetie, you're too kind.

Thank you.

We need two leaves.

Yes.

Overlap them slightly.

- Like this? - Yes.

Wrap it up this way

to form a small bowl shape.

Glutinous rice.

♪May you live in peace♪

♪Let the world roar♪

Here is the sweet zongzi you like.

More dates, less bean paste.

Right?

Here you are, honey.

♪I became even better without you♪

♪Nothing can be perfect♪

♪We bless each other in pain♪

♪We nod and smile♪

Look.

Careful, the filling's spilling.

Just seal it up.

My wife made an open-face zongzi.

See, the teacher made this.

Seal it up.

Open-face zongzi.

Seal it properly.

So sweet.

Hello, room service for 2130.

What?

318, right?

Okay, I'll be right there.

What's this?

This is lip rouge.

Before the invention of tube lipsticks,

in ancient times, it served as lipstick and blush.

Stored in small containers.

Dip your finger in.

It's convenient and charming.

It comes in various colors. So lovely.

Do you like it?

Beautiful.

And this?

This is called spiral eyebrow pigment,

used for eyebrow grooming in ancient times.

Its intricate craftsmanship

made it quite valuable.

During the Western Han Dynasty,

an official

named Zhang Chang

drew his wife's eyebrows.

This became known

as a demonstration of affection

between husband and wife.

So, the story of Zhang Chang

drawing eyebrows was made.

A husband doing makeup

for his wife

was considered

an intimate act of love.

Honey,

let's demonstrate for Mr. Baraikin

and his wife,

shall we?

Okay.

She's shy.

Finished.

How does it look?

He is a husband

who can do makeup for his wife.

He must love you very much.

As a Chinese saying goes,

a lovely couple is

intimate and sweet.

It perfectly describes you.

A happy wife

makes a happy life.

Those are your words,

also my motto from now on.

Mr. Baraikin.

Would you

like to try?

I don't think I can do it.

Yan.

Do mine.

Okay.

Let me try.

Go grab coffee.

- Let the ladies enjoy. - Is this okay?

We'll find our own fun.

May I ask

what you do for a living?

You're so knowledgeable!

I was a news anchor before

and produced food programs.

No wonder you're so versatile!

However,

I've left broadcasting.

With my sister and friends,

we founded

an ethnic-inspired fashion brand.

What I'm wearing

today

is our unreleased sample dress.

No wonder it's exquisite.

You like it?

Wait a moment.

We have brand videos.

Have a look.

Here are more

unreleased designs.

Ethnic-style clothes

aren't just beautiful

but culturally precious.

Today, in cities,

we rarely see them.

That's why we created this brand.

If you'd like,

just choose one.

It's my gift.

How thoughtful!

You're beautiful, kind,

and passionate.

Your husband is lucky to have you.

What does he do?

He is Vice President of Jinda Group

in real estate.

What a coincidence!

My husband is also in real estate.

If my husband knows,

he will

share many common topics with your husband.

But I made a pact with my husband.

During the vacation,

no work is allowed.

I understand.

Couples

rarely can

get quality time just for themselves.

Let's skip the work talk then.

Just have fun.

Looks great.

Really?

Do you like it?

It's genuinely nice.

Very good.

A lie is a lie indeed.

Are you sure the clothes you chose

will please Mrs. Baraikin?

Absolutely.

Yan Studio's outfits

are perfect for gifting.

I think Mrs. Baraikin has probably

already revealed your identity

to her husband by now.

That's perfect.

We don't have much time left.

They're leaving

tomorrow morning.

But let me remind you.

Since we've

prepared so thoroughly,

we need

to choose the perfect moment.

Don't rush

into business discussions.

Okay.

Thank you.

You don't have to.

I'm following the contract.

Regarding the contract,

I'll make sure to sign it

with Mr. Baraikin soon.

Honey.

Do you like the eyebrows I drew for you?

Of course, I do.

But if you make me angry,

I'll make you do this every day.

You said you were cold yesterday.

Let me get you a blanket.

Thanks.

Ready to go?

Let's go.

This one looks nice.

So,

who was hiding in the wardrobe?

Couldn't see clearly.

He is probably injured.

He might be a corporate spy

targeting the Baraikins.

Why not expose him

directly?

That would alert my opponent.

Just a corporate spy.

Our conversation

didn't reveal any flaws to him.

If we confront him directly,

he might get desperate

and sabotage our plans.

Just go with it for now.

It's ready. For you.

If you like anything else, let me know.

I'll mail it to you.

Thank you.

Shall we have tea together?

Sure.

Let's go.

Thanks.

The sun's gone now.

It's cool.

Sure.

Very nice.

This cultural street is wonderful.

Mr. Baraikin.

You enjoy it here?

Mr. Baraikin.

Steve.

Mr. Baraikin.

What happened to you?

I know you're vacationing here.

I'm here to take a break too.

But this place

isn't welcoming to singles

like me.

I had an accident.

Have a seat.

Careful.

I brought you local specialties

from Jingzhou.

- Hope you'll like them. - Thank you.

So, have you

been enjoying your time here?

Sure.

My wife and I had a wonderful time.

Most importantly,

we've made some new friends.

They're our neighbors.

Mr. Shen?

Mr. Shen,

nice to meet you.

I'm Steve from Situo.

Do you remember me?

Yes.

Hello.

Hello.

Sit.

Do you know each other?

We met at a summit before

but once.

Mr. Shen

is the heir apparent

of Jinda,

the leading construction group.

He is very famous.

Mr. Shen.

Haven't you introduced yourself yet?

I know.

My wife just told me.

Mr. Shen, glad to meet you.

Surprisingly, we're in the same field.

It's an honor

to meet you.

Seeing you two

vacationing here

is quite surprising to me.

There is a rumor about you two getting divorced.

Ms. Xu has been

doing live streams, right?

Divorce?

What happened?

People are spreading rumors again.

Don't take those seriously.

My wife

is hands-on with everything.

She does live streams for market research

on her business.

Her business?

As far as I know,

Ms. Xu

used to be a financial news anchor.

Then she switched to a streamer.

When did you start a business?

After I quit my job,

to start a business,

I entered the live-stream field to gain experience.

But finding a new direction

is challenging.

Later, I realized it wasn't for me,

so I quit again.

I started Yan Studio.

I told you this afternoon.

Yes.

This outfit is a gift from Ms. Xu.

Chinese-style.

Very beautiful.

Thank you.

Here.

Mr. Baraikin,

if you like,

you can ask my husband.

My husband loves

my studio's clothing.

- Okay. - Menswear?

Your size

should be similar to mine.

Right?

Plus size?

- I guess. - Probably.

Mr. Shen and his wife

are indeed very affectionate.

But,

Mr. Baraikin, look.

In Mr. Shen's room,

there's a pillow and blanket on the living room sofa.

Look,

(toiletries are kept separately.)

Doesn't this seem odd?

The splashing game.

From last night, remember?

When we played that game,

she said

we lacked chemistry.

She took away my chance to share a bed with her.

I told you.

There's no need to be so serious.

But you played that game very seriously.

How did you get those photos?

If you don't want others to know,

don't do it in the first place.

If you two aren't actually separated,

dare you

take us to see your bedroom?

What's going on?

Well...

It's beautiful!

Well,

this...

This was

prepared for Yan

as a surprise.

They're so romantic!

Sorry,

we ruined your surprise.

It's okay.

I'm happy spending time with friends too.

Mr. Shen,

I think you have

potential as a magician.

You two look close

outside all the time.

However,

you keep a distance at home, right?

Is there a problem here?

Weren't you fighting?

From your perspective,

this seems like a fight?

I was doing yoga.

What?

My leg wasn't up yet.

See?

If you'd kept filming, my leg would've been lifted.

Wait.

Honey, what were you doing?

I was...

On a work call with a subordinate.

Sure, you were on a call.

I was criticizing him.

I was kind of emotional.

- Exactly. - I was yelling.

In this direction, like this.

Sure.

Like this.

I was like this,

lifting my leg.

Exactly the same.

Exactly the same.

Any problem with it?

- Any problem? - Any problem?

Steve,

what exactly are you trying to do?

You keep secretly photographing us.

That's illegal.

We can call the police.

Right now.

Wait.

This is all a misunderstanding.

You got me wrong.

What misunderstanding?

Let me explain.

This morning when I woke up,

I saw a bird

from my balcony

and tried to photograph it.

But accidentally,

I took a video of you.

It was accidental.

It's a misunderstanding.

Really.

Well,

Mr. Shen,

let me make it up

to you with dinner tonight?

My treat to apologize.

You ruined my husband's surprise.

It's okay.

Maybe next time.

I need to use the restroom.

Ms. Xu.

Ms. Xu,

there's something I've been wanting to tell you.

I'm a fan of yours.

Really?

I loved your Family Feast

and Financial News.

I mean it.

But you suddenly quit.

I was sad about that.

I've always wanted to ask

if you really quit

just to start a business

back then.

I left specifically to start my own business.

That's the only reason.

Thank you.

It wasn't due to marital issues?

Don't believe

those baseless rumors.

I told you already.

Rumors gain traction

for good reasons.

I've also heard

you've been scrambling for funding,

but have some problems.

Since you suddenly appear here with Shen Haoming,

everything makes perfect sense now.

You're likely pretending

to be a happy couple with Shen Haoming for funds.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I apologize. This is awkward.

My apologies, truly.

It's just...

No offense,

but is it because of this?

Your head injury

makes you

imagine something?

In this world,

no divorced couple

who have gone through bitter separations

and hurt each other

would genuinely wish

for each other's success

in business

and careers.

Divorced partners

become sworn enemies.

If money's your only motive,

we can invest in you.

Whatever he offers,

I'll double it.

I have one small condition.

Publicly expose

your marital fraud

in front of Mr. Baraikin.

Ms. Xu,

why collaborate with someone you despise?

Refuse if you want.

I'll personally unravel your lie.

In that case,

Mr. Baraikin won't partner with Shen Haoming,

and Shen Haoming's promise won't be kept.

My offers will be withdrawn too.

Ultimately,

you'll gain nothing.

Ms. Xu.

Telling the truth

isn't that hard.

Just speak the truth.

(I'll handle the rest.)

Yan.

Yan.

Let me toast you.

You look pale.

Feeling unwell?

Do I?

Maybe I drank too quickly.

Don't worry about me.

Lemon water helps sober up.

Thanks.

Mr. Shen is a good husband.

Your happy marriage

is truly enviable.

However,

may I ask something?

Ms. Xu, why are you not

wearing your wedding ring?

Wedding rings

symbolize

marital commitment.

It explains the rumors

about your divorce.

If you're happy,

why forget your wedding ring?

Good point.

See?

This is my wedding ring.

We bought it before our wedding.

It's not very expensive,

but I have been wearing it.

It's priceless to me.

Why is yours not on?

In fact, I planned

to make this trip

to make it up to Yan.

Our marriage

has indeed encountered some issues.

I wasn't mature enough.

I did many things

that hurt Yan deeply.

A rift formed between us.

We've been giving

each other the silent treatment.

During that time,

memories of the past kept resurfacing.

When I faced challenges at work,

she stayed by my side,

fighting alongside me.

When someone tried

to harm me,

she didn't hesitate

to shield me

from any harm.

When I focused on work

and couldn't spare time,

she lovingly cared for my parents

and my brother.

Her devotion to the family

surpassed mine.

During this time,

I realized

how deeply

I miss her.

And I came to know

how crucial you are to me.

I'd like both of you

to witness this moment.

Throughout this trip,

I've carried this ring with me.

Please forgive me

and give me another chance. Will you?

(Refuse if you want.)

(I'll personally unravel your lie.)

(In that case,)

(Mr. Baraikin won't partner with Shen Haoming,)

(and Shen Haoming's promise won't be kept.)

(My offers will be withdrawn too.)

(Ultimately,)

(you'll gain nothing.)

Don't let this happen again.

Absolutely not.

♪I'm giving it all, just getting nothing back♪

Couples always have arguments,

just like me and my wife.

But

we never

let any misunderstanding

truly separate us.

I hope you'll reconcile completely.

There's a Russian proverb,

"Don't let the unchangeable past

affect your present and future."

Thank you for the advice.

From now on,

I'll strive to learn

how to be a better husband

and love my wife.

Ms. Xu.

If you've forgiven Mr. Shen,

then

shouldn't you kiss now?

Excuse us.

Our vacation ends tomorrow.

We need to return early.

Let's call it a day.

Have a good rest.

- We'll see you off. - Okay.

See you tomorrow.

Dear.

Bye.

Bye.

What?

You stay.

Bandage your wound.

I can't drink.

Stop.

You can.

Let's sit and talk.

You were talkative.

What?

Sit.

Let me redress your wound.

Come.

It looks lovely

and suits you.

I really like it.

Having you here made my vacation

truly joyful.

Treasure each other dearly.

Last night's kiss

overflowed with genuine love.

It clearly wasn't an act.

Whenever you return home,

do let me know.

I will.

We're friends now.

Be safe.

- See you. - Next time,

we must play golf together.

Okay.

Mr. Shen.

I admire your composure.

You've remained patient,

never mentioning work matters.

That's good.

Since we met

and got along so well,

whatever your intention is,

I'd love to hear about it.

The vacation is over.

Can you consider adding Jinda

to the list

for potential partners?

I've heard

Jinda is

an excellent real estate company.

I'll wait for your call.

Don't forget our agreement.

Whether you come to Russia

or I visit China,

we'll treat each other generously.

Of course.

Goodbye.

Goodbye.

Mr. Shen.

I've completed my task.

You did a great job.

Alright then.

I'll head back soon.

I'll drive you.

What's wrong?

Sorry,

I got used to holding your hand.

You can change this habit.

I'll take you home anyway.

♪Like fireworks that loved♪

♪Rushing toward the stars♪

♪Undaunted by pain♪

♪Fearless of flames♪

♪Even if just a fleeting sparkle♪

♪We shed tears♪

♪Deep blue seas turn to foam♪

♪We regained freedom♪

♪If you remember me♪

♪Then I'm pleased♪

♪I just wanna take my time tonight♪

♪To do all the things I said I'd try♪

♪I go surfing, go diving, go driving, and go flying to a different place♪

♪I go drink, go party, and go dance♪

♪Even if I'm lonely♪

♪Cause I just have been hurt too many times♪

♪I'm giving it all to get nothing back♪

♪I was lost in the dark, and it's too hurt to even see♪

♪See the world and how it flows. We never let go♪

♪So I'll take my time♪

♪To reignite♪

♪The love I should deserve♪

♪When the time is right♪

♪You realize♪

♪It will all be alright♪

♪Cause I just have been hurt too many times♪

♪I'm giving it all to get nothing back♪

♪I was lost in the dark, and it's too hurt to even see♪

♪See the world and how it flows. We never let go♪

♪So I'll take my time♪

♪To reignite♪

♪The love I should deserve♪

♪When the time is right♪

♪You realize♪

♪It will all be alright♪