Original subtitles

(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 18=

Hello,

Harry's mom.

Satisfied now?

Are you?

Excuse me,

another coffee, please.

Tell me.

Why call me here?

It's simple.

Work with me.

Come on,

aren't you being

ridiculous?

Take your son

away from here.

What if that's the offer?

I'm listening.

I know Han Guang

will transfer the money to you.

All I need to know now

is the overseas account

he's using

to funnel company assets.

What overseas account?

I don't know.

Does Harry know?

Or rather,

do you want him to know?

What about you?

What did you

tell Haoyu?

That meal

only let Harry know

that his mother

was a maid in our house.

After another meal,

I can't guarantee

what else he'll know.

Betraying Han Guang

would just expose me,

wouldn't it?

My only target is Han Guang.

And taking him down

benefits you too.

Once he falls,

the only one Di Liren can rely on

will be you.

When that happens,

taking them abroad

will be a breeze.

No need to answer now.

Take time to think,

but don't keep me waiting too long.

Chances don't wait.

A word?

What are you doing here?

I have a meeting now.

I'll see you tonight, okay?

You say that

to Meng and my mom

a lot, don't you?

What are you saying?

Isn't it true?

I'll just quote you.

You said,

"Methods don't matter,

achieving the goal does."

Playing both sides.

Such profound wisdom.

Stay out of this.

I'll handle it.

Handle who?

My mom

or Meng?

Dad,

you can only choose one of them.

If you choose Meng,

I'll live with Mom.

Stop dragging her down.

If you choose Mom,

then divorce Meng.

Stop wasting her time.

Fine.

I get it.

Tell me right now.

If you don't,

I won't let you go.

And I'll

call you "Dad" at Jiali every day.

Do you think the choice

is mine?

I'm the one being chosen.

Besides,

it's not a choice.

Not that simple.

Then why

did you make such a mistake?

Why did you hurt Mom,

and still fail to cherish Meng?

I understand you defending

your mom,

but why are you

looking out for Yu Meng?

Meng is my friend.

She deserves better.

If not for you,

she could find someone better.

She could have met

someone faithful and committed.

Feelings are complicated.

At your age,

you wouldn't understand.

So,

I completely understand

and accept

your emotions now.

But this is between me,

your mom,

and Yu Meng.

We'll handle it ourselves.

I promise

there will be an end to this.

But now,

I really gotta go.

(Take your son away from here.)

What if that's the offer?

(Does Harry know?)

Or rather,

do you want him to know?

(Once he falls,)

(the only one Di Liren can rely on)

(will be you.)

(When that happens,)

(taking them abroad)

(will be a breeze.)

Hello?

How does Haoyu seem?

Is he okay?

He's fine.

After what you said,

what could he brood about?

Okay, get some rest.

Don't hang up yet.

What's up?

If Han Guang goes down,

what will you do?

I'll take you and Haoyu

abroad right away,

totally unscathed.

Why ask all of a sudden?

Is everything okay?

It's nothing.

I'm tired. Going to sleep.

(Yu Meng) 10:00 AM.

I'll give you what you want.

(Ideal Experimental School)

Come on, Chestnut.

Have a good day.

Just like Mom,

I'm only happy on vacation.

Look at you.

Go on.

Chestnut,

a little sugar

fixes everything.

Uncle Kang made

my day again.

I'll put it away. Careful.

All right.

Take it.

Bye, Kang.

Bye, Mom.

Okay. Bye-bye. Be careful.

Okay.

Don't run!

Didn't you say

you wouldn't waste a single second?

You've already

wasted a minute.

Can't I come see Chestnut?

Sorry,

I don't want you so involved

in my daughter's life.

Goodbye.

Liu Zi.

Wait, Mom.

How could you

dress my boy in this?

Change it.

Yeah.

The one behind is fine.

That color works.

Yeah, okay.

Right, that's better.

Okay.

Why are you here?

Where are you going?

Give it to me.

Give it back!

(Nassau Island Asset Management Co., Ltd.)

No wonder you mentioned

Han Guang suddenly last night.

Who are you

giving this to?

Yu Meng?

Giving it to her

can end all this sooner,

and Haoyu won't

know the truth.

Isn't it nice?

I'll pretend this

never happened.

You had a lapse in judgment,

but I don't want

to see it happen again.

Why?

For Haoyu,

I'd risk anything.

You're too naive.

Yu Meng's sweet talk

had you spinning.

Even if she can take down Han Guang,

do you think she'll spare you?

If she loses to him,

and he finds out

you backstabbed him,

with his power,

he'll make you suffer a lot.

Suffer a lot?

I've already been through it.

Haven't I already been suffering?

I don't want you jumping

from one fire into another.

When you do that,

do you know how it hurts me?

I was almost stabbed in the back

by the person I love most.

Believe it or not,

I did this for your own good.

You can't let go of power and greed,

so I had to give you a push.

If it's for my own good,

stand firmly by my side,

not Yu Meng's.

We are the family here.

(Yu Meng)

(Lu Hui)

We were one step away.

Yesterday, she already

agreed to meet me.

Plans change all the time.

Since Lu Hui

is about to rat out Han Guang,

it proves this path is viable.

We'll just find another way.

So annoying.

Hello, Mom.

Why

video call me now?

Meng,

look!

Isn't the view gorgeous?

In a bit,

when the sun sets,

it's even prettier.

Look.

Let me show you.

Take a look.

The scenery is nice.

Who is with you?

Look.

Long time no see.

I'm keeping your mom company.

Why are you there?

Well,

I come here often.

I came here several times

with my parents

and yours.

Now that

she's staying here long-term,

I'll visit her

more often.

I can visit my mom myself.

Save your visit.

Now, please give the phone

right back to my mom.

Thank you.

All right.

Here.

(Di Liren) Yu Meng has a lawyer with her.

Just scare her a bit.

No real threats.

Or they'll use it.

(I know what I'm doing.)

(Just teaching her a lesson)

(to remind her)

(to keep her hands off my accounts.)

Hello?

(Keep Quiet)

I want to upgrade

my mom's security level.

Except for me, no one

can approach her.

At all times,

ensure her personal safety.

(Dad,)

(you felt unwell lately.)

(What's wrong?)

(I have trouble sleeping.)

(I can hear)

(all this loud noise in my ears)

(when I close my eyes.)

(It's been)

(over a month.)

(He's)

(getting worse.)

(His sleep is getting poorer.)

- (This time, the patient) - (Insisting on being discharged.)

(had another stroke)

(after a brain hemorrhage.)

(Legally speaking,)

(can he be deemed)

(to lack civil capacity?)

(Pretty much.)

Meng,

what's wrong?

Let me ask you.

When did my dad start saying

he couldn't sleep?

It's in the record.

Let me check.

Here.

Three weeks ago, the first time.

Three weeks ago...

Show me

your handover log with Lu Hui.

(Nurse Handover Log)

(Lu Hui)

Lu Hui came three weeks ago, right?

Yes.

It seems only after Ms. Hui came back

that your dad told her his insomnia.

You called?

When did you put this?

What is this?

A speaker

that emits low-frequency interference.

This thing

has been stuck under my dad's bed,

constantly disrupting his sleep

and rest.

Listen for yourself.

Unless you get really close,

you can hardly hear it.

But to a patient,

it is like sticking a needle

straight into his head.

Where'd you get it?

Lu Hui,

the camera in the room

caught everything.

You planted this.

What's it to me?

Besides, no private cameras

in the ward.

The TV in there has a built-in camera,

you know?

It caught every detail.

Lu Hui,

do you realize

what you're doing?

You're committing murder!

You know?

Have you lost your minds?

Fine.

Don't admit it, huh?

I'll call the cops.

Go ahead.

Even if it was on camera,

it only proves

I was caring for him

and cleaning corners.

You're mistaken.

And it was just

an unknown item in the room.

What crime can it be?

Still playing dumb?

You're facing

a murder charge!

Still playing dumb?

Say that again.

I'll sue you for defamation.

If I wanted to hurt him,

why would I have saved him?

Call the police.

I will cooperate.

Okay.

Don't worry.

I will get to the bottom of this.

You can leave.

You're fired.

Firing me without clear reason?

I don't accept it.

I'm the employer.

It's my right.

Right now,

pack your things

and get lost.

Did you hear me?

I said get lost.

Thank you for your support, Mr. Huang.

We'll have the packaging contract

ready and mailed by Wednesday.

No problem.

I'll have the factory

finish our new product

ahead of

schedule.

Great.

See you soon.

See you.

Meng,

why are you here?

What are you doing?

I want a divorce.

Di Liren,

you know very well

what you've done.

I don't want to dirty

my mouth.

I'm not divorcing you.

Say that again.

Answer me!

Say it!

Meng,

I'm not divorcing you.

Just forget it.

Let go!

This is

between Meng and me.

It's none of an outsider's business.

We've been retained

by Ms. Yu Meng legally

to handle

her divorce proceedings.

Under Article 1076

of the PRC Civil Code

and relevant regulations,

I'm formally serving you

the divorce agreement

on behalf of my client.

(Yihe Firm)

Starting today,

all matters concerning the divorce

will be handled through me.

Back there,

thanks.

However,

weren't you against

bringing up divorce now?

In our line of work,

the client's needs

always come first.

Otherwise, how could I

be a top lawyer?

Di Liren

went after your dad

because he has his eye

on your dad's 45% stake.

If anything happens,

whether

those shares are inherited by you

or re-auctioned internally

under company

articles,

Di Liren

will get a shot at becoming

a shareholder of Jiali.

Is there any way

to transfer all my dad's shares

to me?

So the target

would shift to me.

Quick on the uptake, Ms. Yu.

Your father may be in a coma

and unable to allocate his shares,

but for special cases like this,

the law states

that any qualifying spouse

or immediate family member

can apply for an equity transfer.

Specifically,

how to do it?

Your mom has to work with us.

First,

as your dad's

guardian,

she has to sign

a transfer agreement

on your dad's behalf.

My mom will likely

refuse to listen.

She still has blind faith

in that Master Xiuyuan,

meditating on the mountain,

refusing to face reality.

(Xiuyuan)

(Master Xiuyuan Teaches the Way)

(What Is Spiritual Practice?)

True meditation is austere discipline.

Clear the mind, forsake all desires.

The thing you had me put in the ward,

was it a recorder or a weapon?

It seems Yu Meng

already found the device.

In that case,

no need to hide now.

It's exactly what you think.

Do you know

what you're doing?

That's a human life!

How can you

say that so casually?

Isn't ending his pain sooner

and bringing us together sooner

good?

Don't say "us".

Don't pin your filthy thoughts

on me.

I'm nothing like you.

I never thought of killing anyone,

let alone

use someone else to do it.

Yet you used me.

Do you know because of this,

Yu Meng almost

had me thrown in jail?

Don't worry.

Nothing will happen to you.

I planned everything out.

I had the device

custom-made.

It emits a low-frequency tone,

and I controlled it remotely.

No one can trace the logs,

and there's no trail

of any online purchase.

That's one thing.

Second,

so what if Yu Meng

calls the cops?

Can she prove her dad's condition

was caused by this?

She can't.

Don't worry.

We're both completely safe.

So right from the start,

you planned on harming him.

From the start,

you orchestrated all of this.

How did you turn

into someone like this?

Or did I simply never see

who you really are?

Am I the only one who changed?

Didn't you go behind my back

and transfer all the money

out of the account?

I forgot to tell you.

I invested the money.

If you need it, it's yours.

But tell me in advance.

Liquidating takes time.

Is that so?

I diversified it

into different funds.

Want me to show you?

No need.

Keep it safe.

Yu Meng already fired me.

Don't drag me

into the Yu family's mess again.

Although Harry's blueprints

are soft furnishings,

with our

current vibe,

I'm confident

that we're easily top ten in Jiangzhou.

That's true.

Compared to his store manager,

our taste

is definitely superior.

Are you really planning to sell your house

to fix Jinghua's cash flow problem?

Not anymore.

I've figured out

how to win over Ms. Xu.

Plus, I can take advantage of the friction

between Di Liren

and Lu Hui

to get Lu Hui to help.

After all,

she has easier access to Ms. Xu.

These grapes are sweet.

Then remember

this sweet taste.

Meng,

now that you've asked for a divorce,

this tug-of-war

is going to become

a head-on confrontation.

There's a small room upstairs.

I had Harry set it aside

as your bedroom.

If you don't want to go home,

you can stay here without worry.

This is where you recharge

and fuel up.

Zi,

you're my ultimate

power station.

One more thing

before the opening.

We need a name.

It has to be you.

(No)

No Other?

Is there a special meaning?

You inspired me.

When you mentioned setting aside

a room for me upstairs,

I was deeply touched.

Putting myself in others' shoes.

I hope No Other

can be that kind of place too.

Here, women can drink

as freely as they want

without worrying about predators.

They can also

cry their hearts out

without fear of being judged.

Anyway,

in this dazzling,

bustling city,

I want to create

a sanctuary where they can fully relax

and unwind.

No Other.

Focus on yourself,

and the world will open up.

That's great.

I'll go order the signboard now.

Did you tell Jiao Xu about Lu Hui

fighting with Di Liren?

I did,

but he hasn't texted me back yet.

He went to the inn for my mom.

In closing, I want to say

that I've been a vegetarian for years,

and I don't touch alcohol or tobacco.

First, a healthy diet

expels impurities.

Second,

we can use it

to train our willpower

(Meditation is not about sitting still) and our mind.

(Mind) If someone can't even

control their own appetite,

they can never truly achieve meditation.

So,

how do we

- If you have questions, - achieve meditation?

- you can ask the master later. - Actually,

- He's leaving through the back. - it's very simple.

Okay.

Life is a spiritual practice.

Let us walk with the wise

and journey with the kind.

Thank you.

Well said!

Bravo!

Master, that was inspiring!

Your car is in the back.

Follow me.

Thanks, Jiao.

No problem.

Thank you, Master.

On top of your fee,

the host also prepared cases

of fine wine and cigarettes.

Once greed stirs,

countless troubles follow.

I appreciate it,

but you should take them back.

They're already in your car.

Have mercy.

Spare us having to haul them again.

Fair enough.

I shouldn't trouble you

to haul them back and forth.

Just this once.

Sorry about that.

I have to rush to my next event.

My friend is rushing me.

The organizer

also prepared a banquet.

It's all your favorites,

pork chitterlings, roasted lamb,

even pork brains.

Mom,

why call me back

in such a hurry?

Where are you going?

I'm taking you abroad.

Flight's tomorrow.

Why?

School hasn't started yet,

and

I don't want to go abroad.

I'm done with the Yus.

And I'm not getting dragged

into your dad's new family.

I'm going abroad with you for your study.

I have

packed your luggage.

Check what's left.

Pack it yourself.

Does it have to be so rushed?

Besides,

why do you decide for me

without even talking to me?

I'm not going abroad.

I don't want to go.

That thing in your hand.

How did you get it?

Someone gave it to me.

Who?

Yu Meng?

How did you know?

(Yu Meng)

(Yu Meng)

(Yu Meng)

I'm changing our flight now.

We're leaving tonight.

Wait.

What exactly happened?

Are we fugitives,

or on the run?

I can't explain

in a few words.

Pack your bags right now.

We're heading out

in half an hour.

Tell me,

or I won't move an inch.

I'm your mom! Would I hurt you?

Just trust me

and do as I say.

Be good.

Be good?

I should know what it is

before I decide.

Mom,

I respect you.

Please have some empathy

and respect me too.

The moment I was back,

I've just been pushed around

and ordered where to go.

Can't I have a say

and decide myself?

What's the point of telling you?

This is between adults!

You're just a kid.

You don't need to know,

so stay out of it!

Hurry up and pack!

Right now!

Unbelievable.

(Passport)

I'm done

being treated like a kid.

You hide everything

from me,

yet expect me

to follow your orders.

Why?

I'm not going.

What are you doing?

I'm not going abroad,

and I'm not coming back anymore!

Stop right there!

Haoyu!

Fang Haoyu!

Haoyu!

Fang Haoyu!

Harry?

Here.

Have some hot water.

Thanks.

Running away from home

doesn't sound like you.

What happened?

We couldn't see eye to eye.

Had a fight with my mom.

Meng,

I really have nowhere else to go.

Could you take me in

just for now?

Well,

I'll book a hotel for you.

No.

She will find me

via all kinds

of apps.

I'll book under my membership.

Your info won't be on it.

Will this do?

It's pouring outside.

It's a bad idea to be out on the road.

I'm just too exhausted to move.

Meng, please!

I...

I can just sleep on the couch.

I can even

help out in the shop

and chat with everyone.

Please!

You can't just

hide here forever.

Enough. Go take a shower.

Thanks, Meng!

Haoyu!

Fang Haoyu!

Stop calling.

He won't answer.

You got wet,

but must you tear my umbrella

apart?

Is it an umbrella to shelter me,

or just another

trap-laden net?

Want to interrogate me

out here in the rain,

or talk

properly

about where your son is?

I checked all around.

Haoyu isn't here.

Don't worry.

He's safe.

(Yanshan Pavilion)

You played me?

You broke my umbrella

and left me soaked,

so shouldn't I shower

and clean up before we talk?

Can you talk now?

The company is facing a cash crunch,

blocked by Di Liren.

Help me resolve that first,

and I'll help you

with Harry.

It's about Ms. Xu, isn't it?

Looks like you know it all.

Ms. Xu and your mom run in the same

rich lady circle.

Why don't you just

ask your mom?

Could my mom help you find your son?

Let's be realistic.

You don't want Harry to know

what you and Di Liren

have been up to.

I can help you.

Tell me.

Since you came to me,

you must already have a plan.

Ms. Xu and her husband

divorced long ago.

They just kept it quiet.

And

at a tennis court

she frequents lately,

from what I know,

Ms. Xu paid her coach

500 thousand yuan

all at once.

If your information is true,

I can solve Ms. Xu's

funding issue for you

in one move.

In one move?

Why should I, though?

Why should I help you,

and why should I trust

you'll keep your word?

Di Liren

hasn't told you yet, huh?

I've asked for a divorce.

Don't you want to know

what he said?

Haven't you always wished

I'd divorce Di Liren?

That was before.

He said he won't agree.

I just want you to know

that all my energy now

goes toward taking him on

and getting a divorce.

I have no time and no reason

to deceive you.

The divorce

is between the two of you.

I don't care. Nor do I want to know.

From now on,

anything about Di Liren

has nothing to do with me.

Even though Lu Hui turned me down,

I bet she'll help me

this time.

That confident?

Because I can see

how much Harry means to her.

You really changed your mind

and dragged Harry into this?

Not really.

I just want to use Harry

to remind Lu Hui

who matters most to her

and who her real family is,

to make her see Di Liren clearly.

Fine.

After all, involving Harry

brings him closer

to you as well.

What?

Nothing.

Sounds like

Di Liren and Lu Hui

are falling out.

All he cares

is profit.

A fallout is nothing

special.

But for me,

ever since

I found that black box,

shares,

money, and profits

don't matter as much anymore.

I can't lose my dad

over such things.

Through this divorce,

you've really matured a lot.

A surprise for you.

Look who's here.

(Please Keep Quiet) Meng.

(Press Button for Assistance) Mom?

You're finally back!

Look how worn out you are.

Look how much weight you've lost.

I won't leave ever again.

I'll stay with you and your dad.

You're not leaving again?

What about

Master Xiuyuan's classes?

He's a fraud!

He talks like a saint, a vegetarian.

No smoking, no drinking,

dressed poorly

like some ascetic monk,

but in private,

he binges on meat, alcohol, and cigarettes!

Wasn't that you

beside that scammer

that day?

Hello, ma'am.

How did you do it?

A client introduced me to Xiuyuan.

He had a partnership with the inn

up there,

so I played along

and helped him organize that lecture.

Which helped your mom

see the truth about him.

So,

did you two

plan all of this

behind my back?

No, Mom!

Absolutely not!

Hello, Ms. Xu.

Who are you?

I'm Lu Hui,

Mr. Di's maid.

Earlier this spring,

at a dinner you attended,

I gave Mr. Di sobering medicine.

You even asked me back then

if it was made domestically.

I remember now.

Why are you

at my front door?

To bring you something.

Mr. Di never told me

he was sending someone over.

And I specifically

instructed security

that we're not

having guests lately.

How did you get in?

You were hiring cleaners.

I applied,

and walked in openly.

You said you brought something?

What is it?

A chance.

Give the money to Yu Meng now.

Otherwise, think about

how much

the news of your divorce

will cost your listed company.

You barged into my home

just to spout nonsense?

I'm calling security!

Get out!

Take a look at these photos

to see if I'm talking nonsense.

You've been

stalking me

and sneaking pictures!

That's illegal.

I was just taking

a few landscape pictures.

You happened to be in the frame.

A few photos

don't tell anything,

much less prove anything.

At least, they prove

your marriage

is in crisis,

hanging by a thread.

You know very well

that rumors are enough to take down

a listed company.

Do you think your competitors

will pass on this opportunity?

You weren't sent by Di.

Don't you fear I'll tell him?

Of course, you can tell him.

But he doesn't get to

decide who I send

these photos to.

=The Vanishing Beauty= (Next Episode Preview)

(Divorce Agreement) I'll agree to the divorce,

only on my terms.

This is our draft

(Divorce Agreement) of the divorce settlement.

Mr. Di demands

an equal split of marital assets,

while keeping

the luxury apartment

and half

of your Jiali shares.

(Jinghua Series Launch Countdown) You missed a great chance

to share the fruits of victory.

(Live Online Sales) If you'd signed the divorce

(Jinghua Shuiyue) and bought back the stock,

you could've had a piece of this pie.

As long as we're still married,

half of your victory

will always belong to me.

♪Old dreams have faded in color♪

♪A lonely heart torn in conflict♪

♪The love that stumbled along♪

♪Was just a quiet release♪

♪I write the future into a song, honoring the brave with no regrets♪

♪Turning all losses into the passion of this moment♪

♪I write the future into a song, for the me who never walks away♪

♪Forging all weaknesses into sharp, bold colors♪

♪In this life, I follow only my own choice♪

♪The chilled night has lost its color♪

♪No need to echo those who drifted apart♪

♪No longer proving my worth to anyone♪

♪The answer has long been etched in my silhouette♪

♪I write the future into a song, for the me who never walks away♪

♪Paving every twist and turn into a path forward♪

♪The ending of this life will be set by me♪