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[The Epoch of Miyu]

[Episode 1]

[Honey]

[Video call]

[Video call] [Voice call]

[Honey]

[Ubstan]

[Honey]

[Svelto Hotel Group]

Hello.

May I have your room card?

Let me show you the way.

Here.

May I help?

Perfect angle.

Here.

Hope you like it.

Kenny.

The supplier wants to raise the price again.

How come?

Rati's current quote is one percent higher than ours.

They won't work with Rati.

There's been chaos

in Rati's quorum.

Half the businesses have collapsed.

They can't even take a decent target for their gloss.

Gotcha.

It's gonna be a busy day?

As long as it's a happy day.

Move on. Move on.

Go. Go. Go.

Hello, Madam.

Hello, hi.

I have a reservation

with my husband Nie Yucheng.

Here's my passport.

Could you help me check in?

Sure, let me check the system.

The system shows that your reservation

starts from tomorrow.

Yes.

I arrived a day earlier than planned

because I want to give him a surprise.

Can you help me check in today, please?

Sure, let me check the room availability.

Okay.

[Check in Information] [Mr. Nie Yucheng] [Mrs. Lu Zhenzhen]

Is there a problem?

Welcome, Madam.

Anything I can do for you?

I'm the general manager of this hotel.

Are you here to find Mr. Nie?

Have you contacted Mr. Nie?

I was supposed to arrive tomorrow,

but I've come a day early

just to give him a surprise.

I understand.

Let me help you check in first.

[Kenny Ji]

Kenny Ji?

Not the one you think.

My surname is Ji,

Ji as in discipline.

Mr. Ji, you're so young

and already

the general manager of the Svelto Hotel Group.

That's really impressive.

I'm just the acting general manager.

Alright.

Let me show you to your room.

Thank you.

Please.

Let me.

Thanks.

This way.

Where are my pants?

Please.

So stylish.

Is this made of a wine bottle?

All the artworks here

were designed

by one of our wine-loving designers.

And this piece

was crafted

using his favorite bottle

of Screaming Eagle

by his own hands.

This wine has a very special taste.

Do you have it here?

Yes,

we have some limited stock.

Didn't you promise to spend the whole day with me?

Honey?

He's probably not up yet.

Can I borrow your master key?

No problem.

Yucheng.

Honey.

Why are you here a day early?

I wanted to surprise you.

You're the one on a business trip on our anniversary.

Come in.

Have you changed a room?

Mrs. Nie.

Mr. Nie is a VIP guest at our hotel.

We just upgraded his room

to a suite this morning.

Thank you for receiving my wife.

My pleasure.

Well,

please book a candlelit dinner for tonight,

with the premium set.

I've also ordered a bottle of Screaming Eagle.

Let's open it tonight.

No problem.

Do you know what Screaming Eagle is?

I don't know.

What kind of wine is it?

It's red wine with a very unique flavor.

I ordered a bottle

for our wedding anniversary.

You're so sweet, Honey.

Thank you.

I'll leave you two alone then.

Get some rest.

I'll walk him out.

Thank you for contacting me right away

and changing my room.

Have you contacted Mr. Nie?

I was supposed to arrive tomorrow,

but I've come a day early

just to give him a surprise.

I understand.

Let me help you check in first.

[Contact Mr. Nie to upgrade the room]

Don't mention it.

Richard.

Mr. Nie and his wife

have moved into the luxury suite.

Make sure you take care

of anything they need.

You know Changyang

is our important partner we have to secure.

Don't make any mistakes happen.

Also,

send me the proposal by tonight.

The room is so spacious.

Honey, you're really amazing.

We get VIP treatment

wherever we go.

They're all doing it out of respect for Changyang Travel.

I'm guessing

the hotel owner

wants to enter the Chinese market.

You forgot it,

so I brought it for you.

Actually, this would work fine too.

Using our own is more reassuring.

You know,

when I was in school,

our professor told us

that many hotels

would secretly reuse

these disposable products.

It's so unsafe.

When you were in school,

wasn't that over a decade ago?

The internet has come such a long way,

and with so many people checking out hotels,

this kind of hotel wouldn't do that.

But thank you anyway.

[Screaming Eagle]

Where's the last bottle of Screaming Eagle?

I just checked the inventory, and it was still there.

A man just bought it.

The inventory may not have been updated yet.

Oh my God!

What should we do?

I need this bottle.

I really need this now.

[Shanghai Purong Hotel Caught in VAM Crisis]

[A Time-Honored Hotel Faces Operational Collapse]

Mr. Ji,

we're out of the red wine that Mr. Nie wanted.

Someone just bought the last bottle.

He is Gray Tino.

Do everything you can to hold on Mr. Tino.

I'll be there as soon as possible.

Please allow me to wrap the wine for you, Sir.

No, thanks.

Mr. Tino,

we won't hold you up much longer.

Please let—

Stop wasting my time.

I'm not making a trade

even if the hotel owner comes.

You know,

I don't have a problem with the wine.

I have a problem with the service.

You're trying to force me

to exchange a bottle that I already own.

That's disrespectful.

I'm gonna leave now.

[Haut-Brion]

Haut-Brion.

Impressive fine, Mr. Tino.

This Cabernet Sauvignon

is among the finest.

Second, it's only second

to the '82 Lafite,

and

it shares your birth.

[Haut-Brion]

1968 vintage.

That's impossible.

This bottle reflects our philosophy—

equal respect

for every guest.

You may take

either bottle.

The choice is all yours.

[Screaming Eagle]

Excellent choice, Mr. Tino.

You as well.

So clever.

This way, Mr. Tino.

Honey, let's go dune bashing tomorrow.

Dune bashing?

I saw it on Dianjiangchun's page.

She recommended

a travel guide for the Ubstan area.

It says dune bashing is the top activity there.

If you're busy with work,

we don't have to go.

It's not that.

I'll check my schedule tomorrow.

Our company has worked

with many of these travel bloggers.

They promote whatever you pay them to.

Especially those with large followings.

You shouldn't trust her so much.

I'm working on luxury wilderness tours.

How about this?

I'll talk to my colleague tomorrow

and have him prepare a guide

for you to check first.

Great.

Thanks, Honey.

You're welcome.

Where's our wine?

Right here.

The red wine you ordered.

[Screaming Eagle]

Please allow me

to open it for you.

The flavor is quite nice.

Mrs. Nie.

Thank you.

Mr. Nie.

Thank you.

Please savor your wine.

I have a good impression of this general manager.

You're my wife, yet on our 10th wedding anniversary,

right in front of me,

you compliment another man.

I mean

he's quite perceptive.

How so?

Look,

it's such a big hotel.

Which hotel general manager

would personally come to serve wine?

Unless...

Unless what?

Unless the guest is worth it.

So you're saying

he wants something from me?

Listen.

They've done their job quite well.

Yes, yes, yes.

Right.

Here, Honey.

Happy 10th wedding anniversary.

Thank you, Honey.

Happy 10th anniversary.

Honey.

Let's take a photo.

You've been so busy with work lately.

We haven't taken pictures together for a long time.

Here, give me your hand.

Need any help?

Thank you.

Sir.

You seem a bit nervous.

Smile.

Okay.

Sorry.

Have the photos been taken?

Yes, they're done.

Your wife is so beautiful.

Thank you.

It's nice to be young.

Cheers.

When you were young,

you were much more beautiful than she is.

I can tell

you're complaining that I'm getting old.

You're setting a trap for me.

Let me see the photos.

Someone as beautiful as her can't take good photos.

[Reminder of Consumer Finance Repayment]

[Dear customer, your online loan payment for this month]

[is still outstanding and will become overdue tomorrow.]

What's wrong?

Nothing.

By the way,

this hotel offers a complimentary

Desert Rose Essential Oil Spa.

I heard it's really good.

I'd like to try it.

The hotel service is that good?

[On behalf of everyone at Svelto Hotel,]

[we wish you a happy 10th anniversary!]

Desert hot springs are a Middle Eastern specialty.

Worth giving it a try.

[Pay Now]

[Payment Successful]

Honey, I'm back.

Honey.

Where are you?

-Just do as I say. -Honey.

Why can't you understand what I'm saying?

Hanging up.

Minghui.

Can't even handle a simple task.

So indecisive.

Did you call for turndown service?

Yes, I called for turndown service.

I was waiting for you.

Who is it this time?

It doesn't matter who it is today.

You're the most important today.

Wait a second.

What's wrong?

Something's caught in my hair.

What is it?

Let me see.

What's wrong?

What is this?

Honey, you prepared this for me?

This isn't mine.

Not yours?

Whose is this?

How did it end up in your room?

I have no idea.

Did anyone come to the room while I was away?

Of course not.

This room is newly checked in.

Could it have been left by the previous guest?

The staff didn't clean properly.

Didn't you notice during turndown service?

The staff did the turndown service.

I definitely didn't see it.

No, I need to ask about this.

No, don't.

Call the staff.

Just throw it away.

No need to make a big deal out of it.

This is not a small matter.

Get a housekeeper to my room right now.

Madam.

I personally inspected this room

after it was cleaned.

And I'm sure it was not our staff's fault.

So you think it's our fault?

That's not what I meant.

I wonder if you can double-check

to see if it's something of your own.

I'm certain this isn't mine.

Let's just accept our bad luck.

Have them throw it away.

We can just change rooms.

In a prestigious five-star hotel,

a mysterious pair of underwear

just appeared on our bed.

Don't you find that disturbing?

[Natalie]

Natalie.

I'm not here trying to blame anybody.

We just want reassurance.

I'm sure you're a competent housekeeper.

But please do think carefully.

During your cleaning and turndown service,

did you

notice this underwear at any point?

Madam.

Actually, this pair of underwear—

Stop talking to her.

She won't admit it.

Why do you keep stopping me?

I'm not stopping you.

I mean

let's call the general manager here

to handle this matter.

What do you think?

Housekeeping.

Mr. Ji.

I have really checked this room.

Mr. Nie,

Mrs. Nie.

I sincerely apologize.

This is our oversight.

It was caused by careless cleaning by our staff.

We will definitely address this matter seriously.

Natalie,

you are no longer a housekeeper.

-Mr. Ji, it's not my fault. -Stop.

Mr. Nie.

Due to our inadequate service,

we've caused you both an unpleasant experience,

especially on your 10th wedding anniversary,

such an important day,

ruining your celebration.

On behalf of the hotel,

I sincerely apologize to you both again.

Actually, all we need

is an appropriate response.

I understand.

Our response

is a sincere apology and compensation.

I hope Mr. and Mrs. Nie

will give us a chance to make it right.

I wonder if you two

are interested in our desert tour activities.

Such as falconry

and dune bashing.

We would be delighted to offer

any premium experience activities

to express our sincere apologies.

That won't be necessary.

Mr. Ji.

We appreciate your sincerity.

Yes.

Actually, we don't want to make things difficult for anyone.

No guest wants to encounter such situations.

But since it happened,

someone has to take responsibility, right?

Yes.

Didn't you say you wanted to go dune bashing?

I don't have any work tomorrow.

I'll go with you.

Thank you then.

Excellent.

Mr. Nie.

This is my business card.

It has my contact information.

[Svelto Hotel Group] [Kenny Ji] [Hotel Manager]

I'll personally arrange

your upcoming itinerary.

Nice to meet you, Mr. Ji.

Thank you for your help today.

Please wait a moment.

Sure.

We should talk privately sometime.

[Changyang Travel]

It's a great pleasure to meet you,

[Nie Yucheng]

Director Nie.

It's getting late.

I won't disturb you both.

Please get some rest.

Wait.

Yes, Mrs. Nie?

Mr. Ji.

Our complaint

isn't directed at any individual.

We're just fighting for

the respect and rights we deserve.

So,

please show some mercy, Mr. Ji.

All right.

Mr. Ji knows how to handle this.

I understand.

Good night to you both.

Good night.

Mrs. Nie will find out the truth sooner or later.

That's not our job.

We're here to serve,

not to judge.

Natalie,

you and Tasha are gonna swap shifts this week.

Does that mean I can still be a housekeeper?

The case is closed.

No need to dwell on it.

Just focus on your work.

I know that Mr. Ji is fully aware of everything.

Let's go.

Good morning, Mrs. Nie.

Good morning, Mr. Ji.

How can I help you?

About last night,

I'm sorry

for bothering you so late.

No need to be so polite, Mrs. Nie.

Mr. Ji,

you know about my husband

and the travel agency where he works, right?

Of course.

I've heard a lot about Changyang Travel.

Mr. Ji,

are you interested in domestic travel packages?

I know my husband is currently

exploring some international luxury wilderness routes

and inspecting some international hotels.

If you're interested,

I can have him contact you.

You two could have a good chat.

Thank you for the introduction, Mrs. Nie.

Have you had breakfast, Mr. Ji?

Would you like to get something to eat together?

Mrs. Nie,

what do you want?

Just say it directly.

I'd like to check the surveillance footage outside our room.

I'm sorry, Mrs. Nie.

The hotel has a policy

that surveillance footage is not available to guests.

Can't you make an exception?

I truly apologize.

However, regarding this matter,

we've already completed our investigation.

What's the conclusion?

It's entirely our hotel's responsibility,

so you can rest assured, Mrs. Nie.

Please don't misunderstand, Mr. Ji.

Actually, I don't really care about seeing the footage.

I'm not the suspicious type.

I trust my husband completely.

You share a rock-solid relationship with Mr. Nie.

This minor misunderstanding

can be considered as adding

a little spice to your anniversary.

We feel deeply apologetic

and don't know how to make it up to you.

Mr. Ji, please don't blame yourself.

You manage such a large hotel

and still personally attend

to our small matters.

We're already very grateful.

Not at all.

No service matter is too small for a hotel.

So, Mrs. Nie,

is there anything else I can help you with?

No, thank you.

Good.

Mr. Ji.

Thank you for your hospitality these days.

My wife and I have had a very pleasant stay.

Not at all. It's my pleasure.

By the way,

the experience these past 2 days has been excellent.

It's definitely worth the trip.

I hope your company's travel routes

can be finalized soon.

We're really looking forward to

working with a leading enterprise like Changyang.

If you need anything,

feel free to contact me anytime.

Absolutely.

How about this?

After I get back, we'll connect

and finalize the specific routes.

No problem.

Good.

We'll be in touch.

Thank you.

Thanks.

Let me see you out.

Okay.

Mr. Nie,

have a safe journey.

Thank you.

Bye-bye.

Let's go.

Bye-bye.

[Svelto Hotel Group]

[Svelto Hotel Group]

Stephen,

you've been calling me quite frequently lately.

Mr. Ji, this offer is very special.

You know what?

By the 13th of next month,

I'll have been working abroad

for exactly 10 years.

I'm about to be promoted to general manager,

so I won't be changing jobs.

[Svelto Hotel Group]

[Shanghai, China]

These are really heavy.

Finally home.

-Low battery. Please replace. -When I wake up,

Mom teaches me English.

Sister,

did we come at a bad time?

It's fine.

These two

are my younger sister

and her husband.

They just returned from vacation abroad

and are stopping by my place to rest.

You two can go rest in the bedroom.

We'll be finished here soon.

Okay.

Sorry.

It's alright.

Let's continue.

My father teaches me tennis every afternoon.

Let's go. Let's go.

-My hobby is reading... -Let's go.

Swimming

and programming.

I believe

reading is how I connect with the world.

Man is so funny.

Don't talk to me right now.

I'm angry now.

I know you don't want to deal with them.

What happened to your hand?

I was so annoyed with them.

I wasn't paying attention and got my hand caught in the door.

They just invite themselves over

and have been here so many times.

This time,

my sister really has a problem.

She enrolled Man

in an international school.

They suddenly wanted to do a home visit.

When she registered at that international school,

she put down our address...

Just bear with it.

She

put down our home address.

The teacher suddenly wanted to visit.

She just needs to put on a show.

But home visits should be at their actual home.

Fine.

I understand putting on a show,

but she could rent a place for that,

couldn't she?

I think

your sister thinks you're easy to take advantage of.

She keeps fleecing the same sheep over and over.

And look at this,

it's all a mess.

Well, that's what happens when I marry such a good husband.

She's just jealous of me—

jealous that I don't have to worry about food or clothes

and that you treat me so well.

By the way,

I'll make sure

they leave soon.

At most, I'll have them for dinner,

but they'll definitely leave tonight, okay?

You should have

at least told me about this,

right?

I'm sorry.

I forgot.

Wait.

Is Yao Zhigang

wearing my clothes?

And is your sister wearing your clothes?

Those are old clothes,

and we hardly wear them anyway.

Oh right,

didn't I buy you a new suit jacket?

Let me get it for you to try on.

The new suit jacket I just bought for you.

You should try it on.

It's here.

Come on.

This suits you perfectly.

Do I look good?

So handsome.

My husband

is the most handsome,

even more handsome than an Arab prince.

Your home has such a great layout,

and the decoration is so special.

French country style.

Take care.

This situation

is quite embarrassing.

Mainly because the interview notice came so suddenly.

You know.

Look at my sister.

She is so quick-witted.

It just left me speechless with fright.

Uncle!

Man. Man.

Have you finished your homework?

Yes.

Is it correct?

Yucheng.

Have a seat.

Let me have a word with you.

Don't wrinkle your suit.

What's wrong?

Still no news yet?

You need to try something new.

The kid is right here.

He doesn't understand.

See how good I am to you.

I found this specially for you. It treats infertility.

You can't rush these things, you know?

With the right method,

a little boost and you'll get results.

Seven days is one course.

Take it after meals.

One packet a day.

Got it?

Okay, got it.

I'll go check on Miyu

-to see if she needs my help. -You have to eat.

Fine, just leave it here.

It's really a secret formula.

Congratulations to Kenny

on winning the Svelto Hotel Group's

Outstanding General Manager of the Year.

Thank you so much.

He's also the youngest manager

in the history of the group.

The most handsome one!

He has earned himself

a candidacy to be promoted

from acting manager to general manager.

Mr. Ji didn't get promoted to general manager again?

And the other candidate

is Mr. Smith.

Andy Smith is a specialist

from the group.

He's one of the best general managers from our company.

Please, let's welcome Mr. Smith.

What nonsense is he talking about?

Mr. Ji is the most suitable person for the general manager position.

Welcome.

Mr. Smith.

Just call me Andy, guys.

I've got not so many rules when you work with me.

But the most important thing is performance.

It's a little harsh on you.

No, thanks to you.

Phil.

I closed the deal,

hit the KPI,

and secured the Chinese partnership.

You know better than anyone

that you shouldn't push me out.

Some doors

stay closed from the beginning,

regardless of the outcome.

Still,

I thought this time would be different.

I thought you would recognize

what I've brought to the table.

Because you're very good.

It's well-known in the company.

This is a big group.

We value your amazing innovatability.

A young man like you

is ambitious.

Why are you concerned about the title of general manager?

Our next hotel is in South Africa.

Sister, Zhigang,

have some food.

-Okay. -Okay.

Man, here.

Try this salted egg yolk chicken wing.

Thank you, Aunt.

I'd like to toast Yucheng.

Yucheng,

you're the lucky star of our family

and especially a benefactor to our Zhigang.

The job you arranged for Zhigang

is really high pay for little work.

Everyone's so jealous.

I was like,

"How could you compare with me?

I have such a great brother-in-law."

And this time,

with Man's school application,

we've troubled you again.

But rest assured, Yucheng,

it won't happen again.

Here,

a toast to you.

We're one, no need for formalities.

Good.

Sorry for the trouble.

It's nothing.

This wine is delicious.

Miyu.

Did you bring back a lot of nice things

from your trip abroad?

I bought gifts for you guys, Mom, and Dad.

You can take them back

when you leave.

What time is your train?

No rush for the tickets.

After we wake up tomorrow,

we'll buy them.

-High-speed trains run frequently. -Yeah.

Very convenient.

Eat more.

Sister, Zhigang,

I'm sorry.

I'm going on a business trip tomorrow.

I still have unfinished work at the company.

I need to work overtime. Please enjoy your meal.

Didn't you just return from a business trip?

Their company just started a new project.

He can't afford to delay.

Go on and eat.

I'll go help him pack.

Man, here.

Have another chicken wing.

-Eat more. -Thank you, Aunt.

Is he really okay?

It's fine.

Go on and eat.

Eat.

Have some soup.

I won't be coming home tonight.

Why?

I have a business trip tomorrow.

There's still a lot to do at the office.

I'll be working until late at night.

I'll get a hotel room near the office.

I need to catch an early flight tomorrow morning.

You're not angry, are you?

No, of course not.

Why would I be angry?

The house is crowded.

I'm worried you won't be comfortable.

But...

It's okay. It's nothing.

Don't worry.

I'm leaving.

Take care.

[JD Cinema Zone]

Look.

Their cinema zone is really nice.

And it's free.

Why hasn't Miyu come back yet?

Is she mad at us?

What would she be mad about?

Miyu wouldn't dare to be angry with me.

She's not my father's biological daughter.

He's raised her ever since she was little.

She can't please us enough.

For Miyu,

as long as Yucheng,

my parents,

and I are happy,

only then can she be content.

Do you understand?

I do.

I can guarantee it.

Most men

have no idea what a sophisticated gold-digger looks like.

Sophisticated gold-diggers

operate with subtle influence like gentle rain.

Their core weapon

is precisely targeted emotional manipulation

and seamless downward adaptation.

[Honey]

[Honey]

[Baby, please bring my usual blue shirt]

[to Room 1819, Purong Hotel at 6 tomorrow.]

[No need to reply. Love you.]

♪ I know at the start of every story ♪

♪ They all feel somewhat the same ♪

♪ Just never thought I would ♪

♪ Fall for you so deeply ♪

♪ Why did I have to lose myself? ♪

♪ In the virtual world ♪

♪ Unfinished dreams hurt the most ♪

I don't work.

I carefully guard

♪ Like a moth drawn to the flame ♪

my family relationships and marriage.

♪ Wandering aimlessly through the night sky ♪

Sometimes I focus on one thing at the expense of another,

but I'm trying to maintain balance.

♪ Until I met you ♪

As long as I have my husband's

♪ Like fire that finally took my life ♪

and my family's approval,

even if I feel wronged sometimes,

I still feel happy.

Someone asked me

if it's worth it.

I said

it's a fair exchange.

Who are you looking for?

I'm sorry.

I got the wrong person.

Yucheng.

Was she looking for you?

You seem a bit nervous.

Who is it?