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 23=

(Bunny Blan's Botanical Garden)

(Wait, is there)

(a cup missing?)

(How much was it?)

(I'll pay you triple.)

Hello.

I'm looking for a tea set

as a gift for a woman.

Anything

with a stronger design?

Any recommendations?

Sure, just a moment.

(Di Liren)

(Trust Company)

Hello?

Hello, Ms. Lu.

Your trust account

with us

has had its beneficiary updated.

It changed from Fang Haoyu

to Yu Meng.

Impossible.

Did you get it wrong?

I never changed

the beneficiary.

Please hold on.

The system shows

Fang Haoyu did it in person.

Under the trust terms,

the beneficiary

can transfer it.

That's insane.

I set up the trust.

It requires my signed authorization.

You must revoke

the transfer immediately.

I'm sorry. We can't do that.

Once the trust takes effect,

disposition rights belong to the beneficiary.

Where's the trust I gave you?

I gave it to Meng

as a birthday gift.

Why give it to her?

Did you even ask me?

Did you ask for my opinion

when you sent me abroad?

That money

was always Meng's.

I didn't give it.

I returned it.

Did...

Did someone feed you nonsense?

Including what

you and Dad said?

I heard

everything at the restaurant.

Dad took all that money

from the Yu family.

Mom,

you knew that money

was dirty.

Why did you still keep it?

To secure your future.

With that money,

you wouldn't worry about surgery costs,

and you'd be set for life.

I couldn't bear

to watch my child suffer again,

too poor for treatment.

But I can work.

I can support myself.

I solve

my own problems.

I'm not helpless.

Even if...

Even if I drop school

or have to starve,

I will pay back

the money.

You're so naive.

Money's not easy to make.

Without a degree,

what job could you get?

How will you repay it?

With what?

Listen to me,

let's go to the trust company right now,

revoke the transfer,

and get the money back,

okay?

Dad said the same thing.

But his reaction

was far worse.

You told your dad

you gave the trust away?

He'd find out sooner or later.

I wanted him to know

my resolve.

Mom,

I know

how much you and Dad

have sacrificed for me.

And I know

without you two,

I wouldn't have

such a good life.

But I can't just stand by

and let you do wrong

just for my sake.

All I want

is for you, Dad,

and me

to live

safe and sound together.

Let's just

drop the trust.

Just let it go.

Okay?

You've never faced the real world.

You don't know what the money

means for you.

When you're older,

you'll understand.

When you were little

and wouldn't eat,

I had to chase after you

to feed you bite by bite.

I know what's

best for you.

I can't let this money go.

Mom.

Mom!

You liar!

You promised

to cut ties with Haoyu.

You broke your word

and even went

after his trust fund.

You tricked him

into giving it to you,

didn't you?

You misunderstood.

The trust caught me

by surprise too.

Then give it back to Haoyu.

Impossible.

That money was ours

to begin with.

Di Liren earned every cent of it.

He worked his heart out

to build up Jiali.

That's what he deserved.

He was willing

to stay and work at Jiali

only to secure a safety net

and a future for Haoyu.

That money

should go to Haoyu.

Without the platform my family provided

and all those connections,

could he make it?

He couldn't even get

into the circle.

I understand

your feelings as a mother.

But let me ask you,

do you really know Harry?

He's

an independent, grown adult.

He's capable and talented.

He can already

make a living with his own hands.

Look around here.

Every single detail here

was designed

by Harry personally.

Look at these simple-looking lights.

He calculated

each one's angle

so the light

would shine without glaring

into the customers' eyes.

And these chairs.

He visited

every furniture market,

testing out each chair himself

before picking them.

He said a backrest with this curve

is ergonomic,

so customers won't get tired.

He went through

eight whole drafts

for the color palette of

the space,

walls, carpets,

and furniture.

He even mixed the wall paint

a dozen times to get

the shade right.

Every customer

who walks in praises it.

For a place this big,

with so many floors,

he must have worn himself out.

All this is just

to let you know

he truly loves this work.

And he has the eye, the taste,

and the talent.

But you?

You don't support him

or see him.

You keep sheltering him

in a glass dome,

planning a life

he doesn't want.

Is that really good for him?

Will he truly be happy?

I believe one day,

when he's older,

he'll get it

and come around.

You're the one who needs to get it.

Alright,

considering Harry

returned the money on his own

and saved me a lot of hassle,

I can give him a share

of the benefits.

It'll ensure he finishes his studies

and fulfill

your wish as a mother.

Everyone wins.

Okay?

Only one option?

What else?

You have to give Haoyu

half the benefits.

Remember,

I still have Weng Xin's

wellness center records

that you want.

Ms. Hui,

I'm done haggling

with you.

Ten percent

is my final offer.

If you don't agree,

you'll face two issues.

First,

knowing Harry,

he will never

touch this money.

Second,

I'll go after Di Liren

for moving the assets,

and Harry will inevitably

face a lawsuit.

That's certainly not

the outcome

you want to see.

Think it over

and answer me.

Why is Mr. Di here?

Did he get the notice?

No way.

(Chairman's Office)

This leather chair is really comfortable.

And I just found out

it reclines automatically.

Guess you really get what you pay for.

Get up.

Don't dirty my chair.

We're brothers.

Why split what's yours and mine?

What's yours is mine.

What's mine

is still mine, of course.

I said get up. Didn't you hear me?

Sorry, Liren.

From now on,

the chairman's seat

belongs to me, because

you've been dismissed.

Then again,

I'm still used to

that wooden chair

in my office.

Too much comfort

breeds laziness.

You forget

where you came from

and lose your roots.

In broad daylight,

you're already sleep-talking?

I also wish it weren't true.

Take a look at this.

According to Jiali's corporate charter,

(Notice: Removing Di Liren as Chairman) Chapter 7, Article 13,

and Senior Management

Performance Evaluation Measures

during

Di Liren's

tenure as Chairman,

the annual business segment revenue completion rate

was only

fifty-two percent,

and for three quarters,

he failed to meet

the KPIs set by the Board.

Therefore,

the Board voted unanimously

to remove Di Liren

as Chairman.

This resolution

takes effect on the date

(Jiali Cosmetics) of issuance.

You spearheaded this, right?

Yu Meng forced my hand.

I had no choice.

Just what you wanted, huh?

I know what

you're thinking.

You've always wanted

to take Jiali

and my spot.

You think helping Yu Meng

drive me out

will let you rest easy?

Yu Meng's next target

is you.

We'll see who takes down who.

I've been

in the game for decades.

I'm tough enough.

Don't you worry about me.

As for you,

I know

how much

blood and sweat you've put into Jiali.

So don't worry.

I will definitely

lead Jiali properly.

You can take the chance

to relax,

take a vacation,

and unwind.

To Mr. Tian's.

What's wrong?

Sorry, Liren.

Zhang Tao

is the chairman's assistant,

and this car

is for the chairman.

Still, we're brothers.

I wouldn't

mind this.

But now I have

an urgent meeting to attend.

Otherwise,

I'd happily ride my bicycle

and leave the car to you.

How about this?

Zhang Tao will drop me off first,

then take you.

Just make room for me.

(Jiali Cosmetics)

(Statement on Di Liren's Leaving)

(Yu Meng)

I agree.

Ten percent.

That was quick.

Di Liren has left Jiali.

He'll have more time

and energy to stop me

from taking Haoyu.

The trust can't wait any longer.

Now that's a smart choice.

Where's my evidence?

I'll mail it to you.

(Psychotherapy Records)

Mr. and Mrs. Weng,

these are

Weng Xin's medication records

and the records

after all Han Guang's visits.

Before her incident,

she signed an agreement with me.

Here is our chat history

(Weng Xin Case Authorization) and the video of her consultation.

You're legally entitled to see them

as her guardians.

I went through what

she went through.

At one point,

people around me even thought

I was mentally ill.

So we now have

reasonable grounds

to suspect Han Guang caused

Weng Xin's condition.

Let me.

Thank you.

It's okay.

Xin,

I'm here to see you.

Your hair grew long again.

Back then,

you treasured your long hair most,

always going to the most

expensive salons.

Back then,

everyone pampered you,

saying the heiress of the Weng family

married down to a petty contractor.

Let me comb your hair. Just a quick comb.

They all laughed at me for marrying up,

calling me a freeloader.

I wasn't born lucky,

but I've got talent.

See?

Without the Weng family's rules holding me back,

taking over Jiali

will only take me a minute.

Look at us now.

Anyone who sees you would say

the Weng family married up.

No.

Alright, be good.

Stay still. Just stay still.

It's okay. You're fine.

It's okay.

You know what? I've been

in a bad mood at work lately.

Some researcher accused me

of being short-sighted.

Short-sighted?

I'm not.

I have all the patience in the world.

I am

going to keep you living like this

until we outlive

your parents,

until Weng Yue is kicked out,

and until

the only one left

by your side is me.

You two-faced monster!

Dad! Dad!

What's wrong?

I was just looking after Xin.

You...

you call that looking after her?

Wait.

You...

It was her.

You wicked scoundrel!

She had a sudden episode

and struggled, so I...

Dad, Mom,

I've given you my all for years.

You wouldn't

turn on me

over a few hairs, right?

You animal!

Dad.

What...

"I'm going to

keep you living like this

until we outlive

your parents..."

I...

(Weng Yue)

How long do you think you can play

the devoted husband?

How did you put it?

No matter how sleek the paint is,

the moment a storm hits,

cheap junk like you

is the first to fall apart.

The current evidence

might not be enough

to put Han Guang in jail.

Thank you.

Even without hard evidence,

we can still deal with him.

After all, my dad

still runs Yaoyan.

Mr. Weng,

as her guardian,

please sign this

(Divorce Representation Agreement) divorce representation agreement.

From here on,

I will assist you

with Weng Xin's divorce.

Dad, Mom,

I spoke without thinking today,

but I never hurt Xin.

Dad, you know me

better than anyone.

Please believe me.

I believed you too much!

I gave you everything

all these years.

Our family

has never wronged you.

And you?

Not only did you betray us,

you reduced Xin to this state.

Dad,

believe me.

You can't

let Yu Meng slander me like this.

She's retaliating against me

because I bought Jiali's shares

on the cheap.

I'm old, not blind.

You think I didn't know

what you've done at the company?

Yu Meng's files

were just the straw

that broke the camel's back.

Yue gave me far more evidence.

From today on,

you're barred from touching any businesses

of the Weng family.

Just wait

to receive the divorce papers.

Dad, I'll beg on my knees.

Dad.

Dad, look.

Do you remember this scar?

Xin bit me during one of her episodes.

The doctor said

if it was half a centimeter deeper,

it would've hit my main artery.

But I refused anesthesia,

afraid she'd wake up

and panic without me.

Things have already

come to this.

How can you still

say that?

If not for you,

Xin wouldn't even be sick.

Dad,

when you had that cerebral hemorrhage,

I was worried sick.

I drove you to the hospital overnight.

I ran all the way,

carrying you on my back into the ER.

I nursed you for months,

barely leaving your side.

Back then,

you told me, "Guang,

from now on,

you're my own son."

Dad,

I'm your family too.

You can't do this to me.

That's why I'm not destroying you completely.

In the past,

I let my guard down.

From now on, you're on your own.

Wait.

Let your guard down?

For all these years,

I slaved for the Weng family.

Doesn't kicking me out

this easily prove

you guarded

against me like a thief

the whole time?

You never treated me as family,

so why blame me

for not being

loyal to you?

You make me sick.

When I showed

Mom and Dad the photos

of your illegitimate child,

they couldn't believe

you were capable of that.

Then you went to the wellness center

and treated Xin like that.

That's when Dad decided

to deal with you.

You brought this on yourself,

and you still blame others?

If your family

really trusted me blindly

like your dad said,

then kicking me

out of the Weng family businesses

would be far harder

than the Yu family

cutting ties

with Di Liren.

If I had enough evidence

to sue you,

you wouldn't have the chance

to yell here.

Han Guang,

my dad is soft-hearted.

But I'm not.

You'd better pray

I never catch you slipping.

Otherwise,

I'll make sure you rot in prison

for the rest of your life.

You'd better watch yourself.

You'd better watch yourself.

I'm telling you.

You know better than I do

how dangerous this is.

Let me guess.

The fact you're still sitting here

means the Weng family filed

for pre-trial asset preservation

and banned your exit.

Am I right?

Right.

So?

All you can do now

before you get locked up

is protect

the fixed assets you hold.

Or all your years with the Wengs

would be for nothing.

And I am

currently

the only person who can help you.

Name it.

What's your condition?

Transfer

all your Jiali shares

to my name for free.

That's my fee for helping you.

Once I get the shares

and return to Jiali,

I'll clean

the traces from the assets

you moved overseas

all these years.

Transfer them to you for free?

Well.

Let me tell you how I

used to do things.

Negotiating terms is fine.

Totally.

If it falls through,

we fight.

Don't forget,

we're in the same boat.

If I go down,

I'm taking you with me.

What an impressive villa.

Is this your son?

Did you have him with Weng Xin?

Did you really think

I made zero preparations?

Of course,

you can drag me down with you.

But soon,

those overseas

fixed assets of yours

and the trust you set up

for your son

will be found out

by the Wengs if I want them to be.

Do you think

they can't

take those all back?

Wow.

I'm truly impressed.

You and Yu Meng are perfect for each other.

The way you threaten me

is even exactly the same.

It's not a threat.

It's your only way out.

Impressive, Mr. Di.

You've stepped up.

I owe it all

to your fine coaching, Han.

Your dad truly is shrewd.

With him backing you,

you're playing without fear.

The Weng family does work fast.

And you're much tougher

than I thought.

But Han Guang won't confess.

He even blames our family

for looking down on him

and guarding against him.

My family trusted Di Liren.

But look at

what happened.

Guarding and trusting

are both wrong.

What's the right thing to do?

I don't think any approach

is universally right.

In relationships, it all comes down

to conscience.

Things went so smoothly this time

thanks to both of you.

When you can,

you should thank Ms. Hui too.

Much of the evidence and leads

were gathered by her.

I'll go thank her in person.

But from here on,

I won't be much help.

Don't worry.

With Mr. Jiao on your side,

given enough time,

he'll definitely put Han Guang

behind bars.

You're right.

From now on,

it's my show.

Lin,

transfer these to the court

quickly.

(Lucky Beauty Yu) Hello, my lovely followers!

Have you noticed

lately

that my account's style

has changed a little bit?

I've been posting

deep life reflections.

Some of you even

DM'd me,

asking if I pivoted

into a life-advice guru.

You guys,

how are you so sharp?

Sorry.

I'm terrible in the kitchen,

so no

chicken soup for the soul.

Speaking of pivoting,

I do have plenty of ideas.

But right now,

the one thing

I want to do most is this:

Buy a drink,

get a one-hour legal consultation.

Meet my team.

Come on.

(Letter of Appointment) This is our senior attorney,

Jiao Xu.

For anyone in need,

dear followers,

he will provide legal aid.

And this is my best friend

and partner, Liu Zi.

Our doors here

will always be open

to all of you.

If you have any life troubles

or relationship issues,

come to us anytime.

We'll help you

turn every single tear

into ammunition against fate.

That's right.

Lovely followers,

in one week,

we'll be hosting

a tasting event for our new drinks.

You're welcome

to come, drink, and have fun.

See you!

- See you there! - Bye!

Bye!

Okay.

Okay.

Stream ended.

Are you settling down

to run this shop?

That question of yours

is like asking a seagull

if it plans to stay

on one rock forever.

I'm currently a senior influencer,

club partner,

and former Jiali brand ambassador.

Being a slashie is all the rage now.

I'm definitely adding

more slashes to my title.

For example,

head of the Haomeng line?

Or

founder of the Beat the Scumbags series.

Beat the Scumbags. I should write that down.

Who is it?

Police! Open up!

Coming.

We're late.

Mr. Han has been detained

by the police.

He can no longer trade Jiali's shares.

Five years.

Han Guang has finally been arrested.

Evil gets what it deserves.

With Han Guang locked up

and Xin back home,

today is a great day.

Cheers!

- Cheers! - Cheers!

Thank you all for coming.

Xin and I both thank you

for helping us

and for coming today.

Don't mention it.

Thank you.

Ms. Weng,

here you are.

This is mine.

I hung it on my bag.

Jiao Xu,

thank you.

You remember me?

Are you still at Yihe Firm?

Yes.

Ms. Weng,

I'd like to report

that I'm already a partner now.

You did it.

You've become

an outstanding attorney.

Not outstanding at all.

Back then,

I couldn't help you.

I'm sorry.

That wasn't your fault at all.

Don't worry.

Xin is doing better and better.

Daily communication

is no problem.

Do you guys

get many consultations?

(Buy a Drink, Get 1 Hour of Legal Consultation)

Quite a lot.

Sometimes we're swamped.

Can I join?

Ms. Weng, you...

You all helped me.

So I want to help others

to pass on that strength.

I can do it.

Don't forget.

I held the record

for the highest score in our major.

Even though I've been sick for years

and might be a bit rusty,

I believe

with a little preparation,

I'll pick it up in no time.

I believe in your skills completely.

But you just recovered. Why not

rest a bit longer?

♪Locked inside a pendulum♪

♪Repeating the same fate♪

♪I hear high heels♪

♪Crushing silent replies♪

I've wasted too many years already.

Even if

I haven't grown

into a blooming rose yet,

at least

I'm already an awakened flower.

♪Into gray diamond gems♪

Just give me a chance

to fully awaken.

♪I am nobody's accessory♪

You're the legal counsel.

You decide.

♪I can still pierce the sky♪

♪When all the lights go out♪

Ms. Weng,

back then, you told me firmly,

"Jiao Xu, I believe in you."

Now I'm telling you too,

Ms. Weng,

I believe in you.

♪Wings torn apart by the night♪

Then

let's form

the ultimate Dream Team of Wu Ta.

Dream Team.

Love the name.

Awesome!

Dream Team.

Let's eat.

Zi,

I want some beef.

I'll get you another plate.

It's rare for us

to sit together like this.

Cheers?

Cheers!

You can really drink, Ms. Hui.

Let's do this often.

I'm afraid we can't.

If all goes as planned,

this will be

our last meeting.

You're going abroad?

The trust issue is resolved,

and Han Guang has fallen.

I can finally take Haoyu

with me.

Best of luck.

And I hope you

get to enjoy your beef too.

It's been in there too long.

- I completely forgot. - It's overcooked.

I forgot. My beef.

(This period)

(where life's mask was stripped away)

(taught me)

(that a good life)

(is never given by anyone,)

(nor should it be.)

(True fortune)

(comes from taking action)

(and holding fate in your own hands.)

Why are you here?

Picking up my son.

You drag him

from place to place.

What kind of life is that?

Haoyu won't go with you.

Don't come back

and disturb our peace.

Let go of me.

Have you forgotten

about the trust?

I gave the trust to Yu Meng.

We agreed to settle peacefully.

This matter

ends here.

You won't get a single cent back.

Are you crazy?

Did you lose your mind

to do something so stupid?

Do you think this is charity?

I don't want to drag this on.

I think it's the best outcome

for both of us.

Then what about me?

Back then, to save our son,

I gave up my pride as a live-in son-in-law,

waiting on that whole family.

I've groveled for all these years,

being like a dog

ordered around by them.

And in the end,

I got nothing on either side.

Now my ex-wife

and my current wife

are in cahoots,

teaming up against me.

Are you playing me for a fool?

Don't make yourself sound so noble.

Ask yourself:

How many times did I beg you

to stop?

You've been too greedy,

lying to me again and again,

dug your own grave step by step.

Who's to blame?

You threw the chances away

with your own hands.

Fine.

Blame it all on me.

Burning bridges like this

and playing it so well.

I lost my chairman seat

and lost the trust.

Han Guang fell,

and the Weng family gave

his Jiali shares back to Yu Meng

as a favor.

Now Jiali

has nothing to do with me.

I have nothing left.

It's all your fault.

You were the one

who pushed me to Yu Meng.

Blame me.

Fault me.

Whatever.

Because I gave up on you long ago.

Since we despise

each other so much,

why stay tied together?

Here are your documents.

I've meant to return them.

Your clothes, shoes, and larger items

have been shipped to you.

Are you really going to be this cold?

I'm exhausted.

I'm done dealing with you.

I want nothing

of you around me.

You and I

go separate ways.

What about Haoyu?

What does he think?

I'll explain it to him.

If you still care about him,

stop causing him

any more distress.

(Come home, son.)

(I'll do as you say about the trust)

(and let it go.)

(I want to see you.)

Mom.

Hurry.

Try this.

I waited two hours in line

for this.

Young girls are all into this now.

I'm old. I'm no young girl.

Says who?

When we go out together,

they think we're siblings.

How are you not a young girl?

All right.

Stop teasing me.

Mom,

I'm sorry.

I shouldn't

have fought you.

It's not your fault.

I was too emotional that day.

About the trust,

I respect your decision.

Really?

Then

did Dad agree too?

It's basically settled.

As for your dad,

I plan to leave him

and cut all contact.

Is it because of the trust?

Our personalities clash.

Together,

we irritate each other.

Better to split.

Can you accept that?

I'm an adult.

I don't have to choose

between Dad

and Mom.

Of course I can.

I respect what you two decide.

But

I can still live

with you, right?

You're my son.

Who else would you live with?

And about the trust,

don't blame your dad

or hold it against him.

He loves you very much

and is a wonderful father.

Don't cut him off

just because I stopped

seeing him.

I just don't know how to face him

for now.

I need some time.

Mom,

drink it before

it gets cold.

(Passport)

I've decided

to go abroad with you.

That's great.

Why suddenly

so obedient

and willing to come?

Well, you are my mom.

Of course, I listen

to you.

=The Vanishing Beauty= (Next Episode Preview)

I'm looking

for Di Liren, the chairman

of Jiali Cosmetics.

Let me up right now.

Sir,

it's building policy.

You'll need an employee badge

or an invitation code to go up.

Hello.

We're from Wuyou Moving Company.

Let me see Haoyu.

Are you worthy?

I'm his father.

If I weren't out of cash,

I wouldn't be

disturbing you, Mr. Busy.

But I don't

want to give you money now.

I won't support a gambling addict.

All right.

Then I'll go talk to Lu Hui.

We can talk

about how her father, Lu Zhiming, died.

♪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♪