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(Firefly Theater)

♪Neon lights twist into a knot♪

♪I rest in the ruins of defeat♪

♪You tap your fingers lightly♪

♪I fall into the abyss♪

♪I've seen this game before♪

♪Every single move was calculated♪

♪I finally see your silhouette♪

♪Just an empty shell♪

♪I've broken this game before♪

♪Every move was placed wrong♪

♪Now it's my turn to play♪

♪I'll show you what stunning looks like♪

♪When I stand back up again♪

♪The whole city goes dark♪

♪For the part you owe me♪

♪I'll make you pay double♪

♪You're just my starting point♪

=The Vanishing Beauty=

=Episode 5=

Zi.

We overlooked someone.

Who is it?

Ms. Hui.

Tell me,

could she be

Di Liren's relative,

or an acquaintance

from his hometown?

Why do you say that?

The nurse told me

Liren's phone was broken,

yet he just took

Ms. Hui's phone

to make a video call.

Who would he call?

Zhang Tao? Chen Chen?

Impossible.

Ms. Hui doesn't have their WeChat.

Then who could she contact?

Only your parents.

But their phones

were with me,

and they didn't ring.

That proves it.

It means Di Liren

and Ms. Hui share a mutual friend,

who matters

a great deal to Di Liren.

Listen.

He couldn't even wait

for the spare phone

before making that video call.

In that case,

Lu Hui most likely

knows something.

Or she's helping Di Liren

cover something up.

Was she recommended

by Di Liren back then?

No, an agency recommended her.

Ms. Hui used to be a nurse,

good at

caring for Parkinson's patients.

My parents

hired her

once they saw her resume.

Indeed.

Over the past year,

she took great care of them,

and they trust her completely.

Then finding an excuse

to let her go

won't be that easy.

Wait.

You told me

Di Liren's parents died early.

At his hometown,

he might have no relatives.

Maybe

a distant one?

If she isn't

any acquaintance,

I can't figure out

why she would

help Di Liren.

Got paid off?

No way.

Ms. Hui doesn't look

like that kind of person.

What if she's not helping Di Liren,

but that woman?

You mean,

Ms. Hui might

know the mistress?

That photo was mailed

from your address.

Maybe the mistress

had Ms. Hui mail it

to hide her identity.

I bet Di Liren

wouldn't let his mistress

live in your complex.

Liu Bai tailed Di Liren

to your parents' place.

We couldn't figure out why,

but now it all makes sense.

Lu Hui is the go-between

for Di Liren and his mistress.

His phone's broken.

The mistress couldn't reach him.

At that moment,

Ms. Hui showed up.

He used her phone

to call the mistress.

(Blood Pressure)

How is it?

(Blood Pressure)

It's normal.

Looking good. See?

Not bad.

Dad.

Meng.

Hui is

so thoughtful.

She checks my blood pressure frequently

and logs every reading

meticulously.

At the hospital,

she knows the answer

to every doctor's question.

Even the doctor praises her.

Thank you, Ms. Hui.

Don't mention it.

Hui even installed

an alarm for me

in the bathroom.

It rings once pulled.

I used to work in a hospital.

I often saw seniors slip and fall

without anyone

noticing immediately.

So I try to be extra careful.

Meng,

is Liren coming for dinner tonight?

He'd come straight from work.

Great.

Well,

I'll let you two talk.

Meng,

you overpaid

my salary last month.

Not at all.

Ms. Hui,

you take such great care of them.

That's a bonus.

Just keep it.

I only take my salary.

Can't take it.

I'll refund you.

It's fine. Just keep it.

Besides,

that's from my own pocket.

He won't know.

Take it.

Thank you,

but

I only take my salary.

I can't accept any extra.

Come on.

Just take it.

Well, Ms. Hui,

I want to ask you something.

Do you have any former colleagues

who do caregiving?

My friend is looking for

a reliable caregiver

like you.

I'll ask around.

Which hospital

did you work at before?

Xiaocheng First Hospital.

Xiaocheng?

I've been there.

It's a nice place.

Why did you come

to work here?

After my father passed away,

I got divorced.

There's nothing keeping me there.

Divorced?

What does your ex-husband do?

Meng,

what's wrong with you?

Why keep bringing up

Ms. Hui's painful memories?

She lost touch with her ex

a long time ago.

She doesn't know

what he does,

or if he remarried.

I just wanted to know more about her.

But, Dad,

how do you know so much?

I only heard bits and pieces

from Hui.

Just the other day,

her daughter

called her up

asking for money.

She wants to study abroad

and travel the world.

Hui told her

to ask her dad.

But still,

she gave her daughter

money.

Where did she get that money?

Exactly.

You kids don't get

how tough life can be.

Hui is having a tough life.

We should try our best

to help her.

She really has it tough.

Because of the divorce,

her daughter

resents her

quite a bit.

She never reaches out,

only calls

when she needs cash.

Hui has been upset

about it.

One day,

I even saw her

crying alone in her room.

Which day?

It was...

By the way, Mom,

back then,

the agency recommended

a lot of candidates.

How did we end up

choosing Ms. Hui?

Liu Zi wants

to get a caregiver

for her mom,

and asks me how to pick one.

Character comes first,

then skills.

Ms. Liu's caregiver

has a gambler husband.

He stole things from them

and sold them.

Horrible, right?

Hui's background

is very simple.

Her parents are gone,

and her kid lives with the ex.

She doesn't need

holidays off.

How nice.

Right.

So you are

an exploitative boss.

Your husband said it.

Go ask him.

He was the one who picked Hui.

So,

it was Di Liren who picked Ms. Hui.

Ms. Hui,

two more.

Okay.

Honey,

your delivery!

I'll put them here.

Okay.

That was fast.

It's the clothes I bought.

Meng,

why don't you

ship your clothes

to your own place?

Because these

are all clothes

I bought for Ms. Hui.

Ms. Hui,

your clothes are all

worn out.

Just throw them away.

Wear these instead.

I picked these

specifically for you.

Take a look

and see if the sizes

fit.

Meng,

thank you.

But I have nowhere

to wear these clothes.

Really.

Of course, you do.

You can wear them on your days off.

Don't you ever

go out on your days off?

I don't.

Thanks anyway.

Well,

don't you have any friends here?

No.

What about relatives?

None either.

Meng,

please return them.

I don't need them.

Thank you.

With the tags off,

they can't be returned now.

Just keep them, Ms. Hui.

I spent a long time

picking them out for you.

I really...

Ms. Hui,

Meng just meant well.

Take them.

Well,

thank you, Meng.

Well, well.

Ms. Hui refused to take them from me,

but she accepted

once my husband chimed in.

It seems that in this house,

Liren has the final word.

Did Ms. Hui

look upset just now?

If you hadn't reminded me,

I wouldn't have noticed.

Why would she be?

You just meant well.

But Honey,

her reaction felt

a bit strange.

Maybe she's having an off day.

Everyone has sore spots.

Her ex got custody of her kid.

We should avoid asking about it.

Right.

Which country

is her daughter studying in?

No idea.

Since she doesn't talk,

it's probably too painful.

Have you never met her daughter?

Why would I have met her?

Well,

aren't you and Ms. Hui

both from Xiaocheng?

Didn't you two meet before?

Xiaocheng is huge.

How could I meet everyone?

No.

You must be hiding

something.

What's wrong?

What is this?

Honey,

you must know some gossip

and just don't tell me,

right?

Come on, tell me.

I really don't.

I don't chat with her.

Dad knows way more than I do.

You liar.

Wait for me.

(Calcium)

Mom, Dad.

Meng.

You are back.

What's all this?

Why so much stuff?

Hui bought

calcium pills

for your dad

and herbal tonic gelatin for me.

It must have cost a pretty penny.

She said it was from your bonus.

She had nothing to buy,

so she got all these for us.

Is that true?

Ms. Hui takes great care of you,

so she deserves

that bonus.

I thought

it's the same calcium pills

I got you, right?

That's calcium carbonate.

That would cause seniors

discomfort and bloating.

Mine's the calcium citrate.

Easily absorbed.

It suits seniors.

I checked with a doctor.

Your parents can take it.

Lizhen,

look.

Meng is jealous.

Meng,

Hui

was a nurse.

She's professional.

What's up, Dad?

I'm fine.

The doctor said

it's nothing serious. No worries.

Just sit.

The doctor taught me

these techniques.

Whenever Mr. Yu feels off,

massage

can be helpful.

Thank you, Ms. Hui.

Really.

Ms. Hui,

how much

are the supplements?

I'll give you back.

That bonus couldn't

cover all this.

No need.

I have nothing to buy.

You stay for dinner?

I'll make more.

No.

I came

to tell you

I have a video shoot with Zi.

I'll only be back tomorrow.

Don't just vanish again.

Take your phone.

Don't worry, Mom.

You can call Zi

to reach me as well.

Meng,

have Liren drive you.

No need, Dad. He's busy.

I can go myself.

We drove

all the way out here.

What are we shooting?

Nothing.

Nothing?

I brought you here

just to tell Di Liren

and Lu Hui

that I'd be away today.

Why?

You think they'll make a move?

I deliberately asked Lu Hui

many questions.

And they seemed rattled.

Now,

they won't stay idle.

Sounds like you have a plan.

Thinking back carefully,

whenever Di Liren is home,

he never chats

with Lu Hui,

except in two places.

Where?

The terrace,

and the courtyard.

Lizhen,

the air feels so good out here.

Here.

Refreshing.

Have some fruit.

Hui,

what year is your daughter in college?

Graduate soon.

Does she have a boyfriend?

No.

Good.

A young girl

should focus on her studies.

So,

is she planning

to go to graduate school?

She hasn't told me,

so I'm not sure.

That won't do.

I think

a parent should step in

when needed.

She's still young and ignorant.

She studies abroad.

She's seen the world.

She knows plenty.

I mean,

like with our Meng.

Remember?

When she finished college,

we wanted her to go to grad school.

We even picked the school for her,

and yet

she refused to go.

It's pitch dark.

Why still out here?

Just catching my breath, Mr. Di.

I'll help.

No need.

You handled the money

Yu Meng gave you well.

What else could I do?

Yu Meng has been

asking about you.

I'm worried.

I have an idea.

You set things up these days.

Just say your child is sick,

and in two weeks,

you have to go abroad with her

for surgery.

Why?

Yu Meng might be

suspicious of you.

You're working here.

If things go off,

it's three against one.

You might get hurt.

You are here, right?

What if I'm not around?

I won't leave

until you do.

Lu Hui.

I felt the calluses on your hands,

and I never forgot.

I asked

our R&D team,

and they told me almond oil

and fruit acids

in this hand cream

can soften calluses.

So I bought some.

In your room now.

Use them.

I'm just a caregiver.

Calluses are only natural.

To me,

you're still the same as before.

Like what?

The one I want

to take care.

(Xiaocheng, 21 Years Ago)

(Young Di Liren) The funeral is starting soon.

(Young Lu Hui)

In a few days,

the factory will shut down.

With Dad gone,

I have nowhere

left to go.

Stay with me.

From now on,

I'll take care of you.

No.

I can't become a burden to you.

Have you ever considered

what will happen

if they know about us?

If something happens to you,

what I've done will be in vain.

We have no relationship,

and we shouldn't have one.

I know

you're worried

that I love that woman,

right?

I swear to you,

it's all just an act.

Once I take care

of everything,

we'll leave here.

I'll make up

for all the years we missed.

Just give me some time,

okay?

Turns out my life

is just like making videos.

Partly real, mostly fake.

No one knows

that a marriage looking perfect

from the outside

could be completely

(Good morning, Honey) rotten to the core.

And inside me,

(I'm heading to work) countless insects are eating away

(Left you breakfast in the kitchen) at my flesh.

(Wait for me to get back) I can clearly hear

the sound of their gnawing teeth.

(When you're free, let's talk about our upcoming plans)

I'm such a fool.

(Ms. Hui)

Meng,

Mr. Yu passed out.

Come over

to the hospital.

What?

Doctor,

how is my dad?

He suffered

a brain hemorrhage

from Parkinson's complications.

The bleeding is minor,

so conservative treatment is fine.

He's stable for now,

but still needs to stay overnight.

What else

needs attention?

The nurse will tell you.

The golden window for rescue

is one to three hours.

Luckily, you acted fast.

Well,

the first aid

was done well.

Our caregiver

used to be a nurse.

No wonder.

Family members

should learn

basic first aid.

Don't panic in an emergency.

Thank you, Doctor.

Dad.

Ms. Hui,

thank you.

My dad had a hemorrhage too.

I know what to do.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

Everything just happened so fast,

I still need time

to figure them out.

Thank you, Mr. Dong,

for coming all the way to see my dad.

Your father and I

go back decades.

He had a surgery.

Of course, I should come.

But I didn't expect it's so serious.

How is he now?

Luckily, he got here in time.

Two days of observation,

and he can go.

Good then.

Actually, I also came

for another matter.

The company is launching

the Jinghua line,

you know it, right?

What's wrong, Mr. Dong?

I wanted

to use this launch

as an opportunity

to audit our books

from these years,

but Mr. Di

keeps insisting it isn't necessary.

I was thinking...

I agree with

whatever Liren does.

Meng,

you're being too naive about this.

Mr. Dong.

Relax. I trust him.

Honey.

Honey.

- Liren. - Mr. Dong.

Chatting?

I was about to see him out.

You chat.

I'll go check.

Nursing massages.

Rubbing his hands, feet,

and joints

improves blood circulation.

Done now.

Thanks.

Nothing.

Let me do it.

I can do it myself.

I can take care of him.

There are many acupoints.

Can't mess with it.

I know.

Mom,

why not let Ms. Hui do it?

Dad is groaning.

Just trust me.

Can't you just teach me?

I can learn.

Why can't I learn?

He's my husband.

Can't I even take care

of him?

No.

I'm his usual

caregiver.

You've been crossing the line.

Whenever my husband couldn't sleep,

you stayed up late chatting with him,

laughing and talking in the room.

I heard everything from outside.

Do you think that's appropriate?

You're overthinking.

I can't stand seniors.

What did you say?

I take care of you and Mr. Yu

because we signed a contract.

This is my job.

If you passed out today,

I would save you too.

Other than that,

I want nothing

from you or Mr. Yu.

Enough.

What did you say?

What's with that attitude?

You!

You've gone too far!

How dare she say such words!

I can't tolerate it.

In all these years,

I've never seen your mom

this agitated.

Mom isn't really mad

at Lu Hui.

She just felt

completely helpless.

Dad fell ill so suddenly,

so she felt useless

and blamed Lu Hui.

But deep down, she knows

that if Lu Hui hadn't been home,

Dad might not

have survived.

At least now,

no need to convince your mom.

You can just replace Lu Hui now.

Mom isn't

an unreasonable person.

Once she calms down,

she'll apologize to Lu Hui.

Now the one who's most torn

is me.

I just discovered their relationship,

and Lu Hui saved Dad's life.

My enemy did me a great favor.

It's really ridiculous.

But right now,

I have to find someone

who knows Dad's condition well

to take care of him.

But if you let her

stay in your home,

what if she tries

to harm your dad?

She just saved his life today.

Why would she bother?

She's probably just after money,

not his life.

Relax.

I'll find a caregiver soon

to replace her.

That'll relieve you.

Very good.

You're now

the Yu family's

savior.

I just couldn't

stand by and watch him

die right before me.

Yu Jianguo

brushed with death.

Once he wakes up,

I can persuade him

to settle his estate.

Even though he's retired now,

major decisions

still need his signature

to take effect.

I get restrained

in doing things I want.

He trusts you now.

You can help me get

more useful information.

Why do I feel

you're different now?

I did this

just to save a life,

not for any of that.

This is a golden chance!

Fate granted you

this.

How can you not accept it?

Yu Jianguo is sick.

Now I have the chance

to take over the company.

You want to stay, don't you?

Of course not.

I just think running away

won't solve anything.

Yu Meng has started

to suspect us.

Her disappearing act before

was aimed straight at you.

Even if I divorce her now

and run with the cash,

once she catches on,

do you think she'll let us off?

Then what do you want?

Make her vanish.

I can't figure it out.

What is it?

How could the mistress be Ms. Hui?

Actually,

based on the evidence you provided,

it can't prove

that they're lovers.

No one would

apply hand cream to the caregivers.

Strictly speaking,

you need the evidence

like the one

of he and Wen Xiaoxiao's

before you go confront him.

With my years

of legal experience,

we can't easily trust

what we see on the surface.

Most importantly,

why would Di Liren cheat

with Lu Hui?

If they aren't lovers,

what else could they be?

Xiaocheng is the breakthrough.

I'll go look into

their pasts to see

if there's any clues.

And you need

to monitor Lu Hui.

Provide me

with her background,

as detailed as possible.

(Ms. Hui)

What's so funny?

Why did you stop?

Something shady?

Yeah.

I was watching

pretty boys dancing.

Got it.

You think I've gained weight lately.

I'll hit the gym tomorrow.

Thanks to Ms. Hui,

Dad is fine now.

I wanted to thank her properly,

but she rejected.

So I checked on

her posts

to see what she likes,

but there's nothing.

Some people

don't like posting on Moments.

Maybe get something

for her kid.

If her girl

is in college,

she could probably use

some Jiali products.

Or,

do you know if Ms. Hui

has other family?

Maybe get something for them.

Honey,

I know you mean well.

But if she doesn't want

to bring up her family,

there must be a reason.

We should respect

her privacy,

okay?

I'll go rest.

(Found anything?)

(Zhang Tao)

(Found it.)

(Mrs. Di frequents a law firm recently.)

(It's called)

(Yihe Firm.)

What is it?

A resignation letter.

Ready to send.

Just send it to Yu Meng.

I won't.

I won't leave on my own

and leave you here.

Yu Meng's been

watching you lately.

She asked about your past,

gave you a bonus,

checked your posts

last night,

and even asked me

about your family.

Isn't that great?

You know best

what to say.

We are in danger now.

I don't know what and how much

Yu Meng knows.

If she finds out the truth, we're dead.

She won't.

If that day really comes,

I'll go down with you.

Give me some time.

I've heard it

so many times.

Anything new?

Fine.

I'll set a deadline.

Three months.

Why?

I have to handle the company's

new product launch.

I don't trust anyone else.

If someone

targets the new product line

and accuses us of embezzling

company assets,

we'll be in trouble.

Embezzling?

Why?

Isn't that all your money?

Of course, yes.

My conscience is clear.

Anyway,

I deserve even more than this.

But that won't stop

others from smearing me.

Like the Yu family.

I've consulted a lawyer.

Worst case,

both of us end up behind bars.

Doctor, hello.

Hello.

For the patient

in Ward 305, Section 1.

What is it?

Well,

my father-in-law

received rescue for a cerebral hemorrhage.

He's feeling so stressful now,

always sighing and saying

we're lying to him.

He thinks

he won't ever recover.

What

should we do now?

Given his current condition,

if he stays on treatment,

and tries best

to prevent strokes,

he can achieve

positive and significant results.

However,

to prevent strokes,

getting enough sleep

is especially critical.

Got it.

Thank you.

I saved it for you.

Just in case.

This is all the information

I could find on Lu Hui.

You are taking advice, Mr. Jiao.

You got a new chair.

I told you.

You should've listened to me.

This chair

is so much more comfortable.

We happened to have a budget this year.

That's all.

Okay, down to business.

Both Lu Hui and Di Liren

are from Xiaocheng.

What a coincidence.

Mr. Jiao, tell me about

your thought.

They might have known each other for long.

Like relatives, classmates,

or neighbors?

I thought the same.

But if they know each other,

why act like strangers

in front of me?

What does he want?

I handled a case before

where one spouse

used his acquaintances

to transfer assets under the guise of loans

and investments.

It's very difficult to trace.

Di Liren

is trying to use Lu Hui

to transfer assets?

Compared to

our previous assumption,

I'd say this is more likely.

That explains why Lu Hui

mailed you those photos.

They might have a dispute

over dividing the spoils.

They could be

accomplices in crime,

or partners

in an affair.

This is way too complicated.

Let him in.

Mr. Di, hello.

What can I do for you?

You recognize me?

You're famous, of course I do.

I heard you are a nightmare for live-in husbands,

specializing in messy divorces

and expert at

finding loopholes to leave scumbags with nothing.

I'm here

about a friend's divorce.

I'd like your help.

Sure.

Tell me more.

I can't tell you specifics.

I'm not the party involved.

I don't want to mislead you.

My friend

lives abroad.

Of course,

he registered

his marriage here.

Don't worry.

He wants to talk to you in person.

I wonder

if you accept.

Abroad is too far.

I have plenty of cases on my plate.

A high-profile lawyer like you

must have assistants.

Take this case

as a paid vacation.

Flights and hotels covered.

Retainer fees won't be an issue.

How much?

Your call.

My friend just

wants the issue solved.

You can

name any price.

That's a hard offer to reject.

But I reject.

May I ask why?

I take cases based on my mood,

not money.

Alright then.

I'll take my leave.

Mr. Jiao,

you don't play by the rules.

I've never seen

a claw machine

in a law office.

Lawyers have to deal with

dirty human

nature.

A claw machine

helps me calm my mind.

Then you need more experiences.

For a lawyer,

being shortsighted is a fatal flaw.

He left.

Oh, no!

Di Liren must know

you're my lawyer.

He's on guard now.

Then catching him red-handed

will be harder.

I have to find a way

to distract him.

Then he should be the one sweating,

because I'm your lawyer.

Play a round.

Which one?

That one.

The smug one that looks just like you.

I'm not smug,

but confident.

So close!

Give me more coins.

Ten yuan for three.

WeChat Pay or Alipay?

You're not just smug,

but also a rip-off artist.

Done playing.

Stingy.

Use your connections

to dig up more

about Lu Hui's past.

I'll think of a way.

Where are you going?

I have to meet a client.

Give you a ride.

No need.

I'll go to the hospital.

People from the company came.

There's probably a major decision

waiting for Dad's signature.

Since he stepped down,

he only trusts Di Liren.

I need to be there,

so the signing

doesn't become a formality.

Aside from Dong Jun,

who else is close to you?

I know all the executives,

but not very well.

Probably just Mr. Tian.

Mr. Tian and Dad

have been friends for decades.

They co-founded Jiali,

and hold the majority shares.

Later, Mr. Dong

joined them

as a core executive.

With Dad and Mr. Tian,

they formed a tight trio.

Even though Mr. Tian and I

barely see each other,

we're still quite close.

After all, he watched me grow up.

Mr. Tian.

Liren.

Mr. Tian.

Why

do you look much thinner?

=The Vanishing Beauty= (Next Episode Preview)

Would

I lose Jiali?

No way.

Your dad is Jiali's biggest shareholder.

The shares he holds

are more than Mr. Tian's.

Did you know Di Liren

(Chairman: Di Liren) changed his name?

Formerly Fang Yong,

as in Bravery.

What did you find?

Di Liren, formerly Fang Yong,

was once Lu Hui's husband.

(Without me,) I sent you the proof.

(Mom and Dad would be happier)

So from the very beginning,

he was lying to me.

I lent you out.

We are the real family.

Four years.

It's a deal.

♪We are broken butterflies♪

♪Can't fly beyond the boundary of fate♪

♪Wings torn apart by the night♪

♪Still seeking open fields in the ruins♪

♪Locked inside a pendulum♪

♪Repeating the same fate♪

♪I hear high heels♪

♪Crushing silent replies♪

♪Every step feels like a trial♪

♪Yet sobers me up♪

♪Love is a thorny rose♪

♪Promises are mere anesthesia♪

♪I once gave it my all♪

♪Only to be shattered in pieces♪

♪Now I forge my tears♪

♪Into gray diamond gems♪

♪No longer asking who's right or wrong♪

♪Only who dares to control me♪

♪I am nobody's accessory♪

♪Nor am I anyone's failure♪

♪Even with broken wings♪

♪I can still pierce the sky♪

♪When all the lights go out♪

♪I am the final torch♪

♪We are broken butterflies♪

♪Can't fly beyond the boundary of fate♪

♪Wings torn apart by the night♪

♪Still seeking open fields in the ruins♪

♪We are broken butterflies♪

♪Dancing in the brilliant dark♪

♪Wearing a brighter lipstick♪

♪Heading toward an arranged end♪

♪I am nobody's accessory♪

♪Nor am I anyone's failure♪

♪Even with broken wings♪

♪I can still pierce the sky♪

♪When all the lights go out♪

♪I am the final torch♪

♪We are broken butterflies♪

♪Can't fly beyond the boundary of fate♪

♪Wings torn apart by the night♪

♪Still seeking open fields in the ruins♪

♪We are broken butterflies♪

♪Dancing in the brilliant dark♪

♪Wearing a brighter lipstick♪

♪Heading toward an arranged end♪