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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 25=

(Jiangzhou Hospital)

Get lost too.

You're not welcome.

Ms. Hui.

Ms. Hui.

Ms. Hui.

I want to see Harry.

Mom.

What is it, Haoyu?

Mom,

let Meng come in.

Harry,

I'm so sorry.

Meng,

don't be sad.

Think positive.

My nickname now won't be

the sickly kid anymore.

Roll up my sleeves,

and the bullies from school will...

Harry, please.

Don't move, okay?

You'll pull your wounds.

I know you were brave,

but in such a massive fire,

why...

I'd still rush in

if I had to do it again.

Ms. Hui,

Di Liren and I

have signed the divorce agreement.

I wanted

to tell you my plans

going forward.

I...

I don't care

about you two.

You'd better leave now

while I'm still

being reasonable.

If it weren't for you,

Haoyu wouldn't be

like this today.

Don't ever come back.

Mom, take a rest.

I know you've been on edge

these past few days,

terrified I'd get hurt again.

Why did you do it?

What were you thinking

when you ran in there?

Is she really so important?

I did it

for you too.

I looked up

that trust online

and talked to some lawyers.

If Meng went after that money,

you'd definitely be implicated.

But it's fine now.

That favor

is enough for her to let you go for good.

I didn't ask you to do that.

Whenever I got sick as a kid,

you protected me.

This time,

it's my turn to protect you.

Hui.

(Lu Hui)

(Call Declined)

(Chief of Burns Department, People's Hospital)

Hui, I...

(He's the best burn specialist,)

(the top in the country.)

(I'll bring him in to treat Haoyu.)

(Message sent, but rejected by the recipient)

(Zhang Tao)

Mr. Di.

Mr. Di?

Contact

that burn specialist

to consult on Haoyu.

I won't go.

(Chairman Appointment and Removal Meeting)

Former Chairman Han Guang

has been detained

for alleged embezzlement.

To protect our reputation,

I announce,

as of today,

Han Guang is removed from all duties,

and we will cooperate

to purge all bad apples.

With my

51% shareholding, I'll assume

the role of chairman

and lead Jiali out of the dark.

I built

Jiali with my own hands.

I won't let anyone's

selfish greed destroy it.

Starting today,

everything gets back on track.

(Emergency Dept. Trauma Center)

Hui.

Hui.

Hui.

Let go.

Hui,

I took Jiali back.

We can...

Not my concern.

- Hui, I was wrong. - Let go.

I was wrong.

Before, I...

Make way.

- Let go! - Mind your parking!

Can we talk for a minute?

Just a minute.

Hurry up!

Move your car.

I have an emergency!

- Get in first. - What's wrong? Move it!

Come on!

Move!

Hui,

I know you hate me,

but I worked

my way up all these years

just to give you and Haoyu

a better life.

Now I've taken Jiali back.

Those old promises

can finally come true.

For us?

Mr. Di, do you even believe

what you said?

I was wrong, Hui.

I don't want to hear

any more of this.

Haoyu is waiting.

Wait.

Don't go.

I have something for you.

This is

10% of Jiali's shares.

I've given them to Haoyu.

(Jiali Cosmetics) Take this.

Can we three just

live well from now on?

- Hui, don't go. - Let go of me!

Let go!

Sit down first. Just sit.

Listen to me.

Let go of me!

Hui,

after all these years of hard work,

my dream is finally within reach.

I can't lose you

and our son right now.

Hui,

do you know how I

lived these five years?

The first thing I did every morning

was put on Di Liren's mask,

the perfect husband

and respectable businessman.

I suppressed

my own preferences

and controlled all my words and actions.

I couldn't stand

that overly sweet coffee

or that

undercooked beef.

Are you complaining to me right now?

When I was a housekeeper for the Yu family,

did I ever complain to you?

I was once

a rich girl who never had to

lift a finger.

I'm not complaining.

I just want to say

I still remember

our promise to remarry.

Hui,

you're my last safe haven.

I never imagined

losing you.

Not just

because you're Haoyu's mother,

but because

when I'm with you,

I can truly be myself.

I'm still your Fang Yong.

The old Fang Yong

would turn down business to be with Haoyu,

not use a share agreement

like this to buy

peace of mind.

Mr. Di.

Why are you here?

You wouldn't answer my calls.

I heard you're back at Jiali, right?

Why...

Why didn't you tell me?

We could've celebrated.

What are you doing?

Get in.

What?

Don't touch my coat.

I can do it.

(Xiaocheng, 21 years ago)

Was it you?

Hui.

Was it you who killed my dad?

Let go of me!

I need to ask him

if it was he who killed my dad.

Hui, calm down. Just calm down.

Even though the accident site

had no cameras,

the camera at the next intersection

captured everything clearly.

His car was parked right at the intersection.

As soon as my dad drove past,

he followed him right away.

With stalking that obvious,

there's no way he wasn't involved.

Hui,

I know you're upset.

But the police

concluded

Mr. Lu's car

rolled over

in a total accident.

The injuries came from the crash.

They checked the scene.

There were no signs

of any collision impact

or foul play.

And this man

had no ties

to Mr. Lu whatsoever.

Nothing points back to him.

It's all over now.

Let it go.

Give yourself a break.

(Wu Ta Club)

(Wu Ta)

(Love Expires Property Agreements Don't)

(The End of Overtime Is Severance Pay)

The left side is a bit low.

Higher.

Left side, yeah.

(Step Back Once for Peace; Step Back Twice and Lose It All)

Right side.

Right, higher.

(The End of Overtime Is Severance Pay) A little lower.

Smooth it out.

It's good now.

Yeah, that's good.

How's your back?

Come on, sit down.

Here.

Next time,

be more careful lifting.

I couldn't just stand by

and do nothing.

Where's Yu Meng?

Why is it just you?

She's taking photos with fans.

And she and Jiao Xu need

to give legal advice.

She's swamped.

Give me your hand.

Come on.

What?

(Wu Ta Club)

Sit here.

Take it slow.

Okay.

Okay, easy. Be careful.

Wait,

why did you bring me here?

No proper

kinesiology tape.

This athletic tape

should work.

It's the tape athletes

wear on them.

Lift your shirt up

in the back.

Are you sure?

It will work.

Didn't your lab

teach you how to peel tape?

Well,

they do. Almost got it.

Got it, got it.

Here.

Stretching the tape

by 30%

can boost lymphatic drainage

in the tissue

by roughly 15%.

Can you talk like a normal person?

Well, it

reduces swelling fast,

adds support, and eases pain.

Straighten your back a bit.

It actually feels better.

Wait.

What are you doing?

The edge is peeling.

Here.

Alright, done.

Alright.

I need to help mix drinks.

She can't handle it alone.

I'll do it.

You?

I did many tastings.

I remember the recipes.

You can supervise me if you want.

I'm not paying you, you know.

It's fine. No need for it.

(Keep Quiet)

Why are you back?

Haoyu won't see you.

How many times must I tell you?

He doesn't want to see you.

Hui,

I came to see you.

Give me ten minutes.

If you still won't forgive me,

I won't

bother you again.

(Huixin Florist)

(Huixin Florist)

Let's go in.

What is it now?

Just humor me

and take a look.

(Huixin Florist)

Do you like it?

What?

Now you remember

what flowers I like?

I've always remembered, Hui.

Back when we were crammed

in that tiny place in Xiaocheng,

you told me

you wanted your own florist

to smell flowers every day

and live a peaceful life.

I promised you right then

that when I made it,

I'd make that dream come true.

So many years have passed.

What's the point

of bringing it up now?

It matters to me.

I strayed too far over the years.

So far I almost forgot who I was,

almost forgot

how I started.

Whenever I felt

like giving up,

I thought of you

and how you said

that when we

had our own shop,

you'd put two chairs out front,

one for me

and one for Haoyu.

Don't you feel ridiculous

saying this now?

It is ridiculous.

I clawed my way to the top all these years,

thinking money and status

would give you and Haoyu

the best life.

Yet in the end,

I lost what mattered

most to me.

I rebuilt

this place piece by piece,

based on the photo

inside your notebook.

All of my money

is on this card.

Just say the word,

and everything I have is yours.

Buying forgiveness?

Di Liren,

you really haven't changed a bit.

No.

I'm paying it back.

♪She say it's a mistake from the start♪

♪Yet love leaves her unable to move forward♪

♪Hands that can't let go, caught in between♪

♪Love and reluctance, half of each remains♪

Hui,

when we got married,

I couldn't even afford

a decent ring.

Over the years,

passing a jewelry store

always made me wonder

how wonderful

it'd be to give you a real wedding.

I know

I've made many mistakes,

making you and Haoyu

suffer so much.

You don't have to forgive me now,

but at least give me

a chance to make it up to you.

Let me be your husband again,

Haoyu's father,

a partner in this flower shop,

and the Fang Yong

who promised to protect you forever.

♪Her tears vanish without a trace♪

(Holder: Di Liren)

Thank you.

(Marriage Registration Center)

(Marriage Registration)

Meng,

congrats on being single again.

You guys even prepared this?

Someone insisted on a proper ceremony.

To a new life.

To freedom.

To...

(Marriage Registration)

What a scumbag.

The ink's not even dry

on the divorce papers.

Has Lu Hui lost her mind?

She hasn't.

Di Liren ruined Harry like that.

There must be

something behind

her choice to remarry him.

Leave the package at the door, thanks.

This delivery

needs your personal signature.

Dr. Kang?

Why not use my lab

for your new products?

(Resume)

(Zhao Xue)

Jumping ship with the whole R&D team?

Will Di Liren let you go?

Did you forget

the contract?

That contract

has no real hold on me.

So, Dr. Kang,

are you looking for an investor?

A fearless partner.

I'm not good at operations.

I just want to focus on research

with my team.

So here's my proposal:

the lab does R&D,

and you run operations.

We share results

and split decisions.

Think it over.

(Kanglong R&D Lab Technical Development Partnership Contract)

♪A miracle♪

To a successful partnership

in advance.

A successful partnership.

Are you two done talking?

Zi?

I heard a businesswoman

wants to go solo.

Shouldn't you ask

if we're on board first?

Ding? Mr. Dong?

You...

Ms. Yu,

care to sign for us

as a package deal?

To celebrate Meng launching

her new venture.

Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Dong.

The boss's first task:

name the company.

Wait a second.

I need to film this.

Then I'll call it...

♪Every choice brings me closer to♪

♪A miracle♪

Yueji.

Congratulations, Ms. Yu!

Let's take a group photo.

One, two, three.

(Starting a business)

(is only one part of my life.)

(I'll keep exploring)

(more possibilities.)

(We used to live)

(in scripts written by others.)

(From now on,)

(we will walk)

(beside kindred spirits,)

(pleasing no one)

(but ourselves.)

Dr. Kang's team's leaving

did stem from Han Guang meddling

with the new patent.

Han Guang didn't know

the details of Jiali's deal

with Dr. Kang,

leaving a loophole.

I don't care about excuses.

Kang Long took the new patent

and the core team

straight to Yu Meng.

The company took a massive blow

in talent, tech, and capital.

Morale is plummeting inside,

competitors are mocking us,

and it has severely

damaged Jiali's brand image.

What solutions

are you proposing?

We recommend

a lawsuit against Yu Meng,

suing her

for intentional harm to the company

or unfair competition.

Will we win?

Honestly,

with thin evidence, the odds are slim.

Sue her.

Sue her for everything we can.

As long as Yueji is buried in lawsuits,

every investor will hesitate.

Even if we lose,

I'll drag it out and bleed them.

Understood.

I found the person

you mentioned.

He's Peng Cheng.

Like Lu Hui and Di Liren,

he's from Xiaocheng.

But

I need more time to find out the connection

between the three.

That makes sense.

Keep digging.

We need conclusive evidence.

Sure.

How's Yueji doing?

Pretty smooth so far.

I've already spoken

with some VC firms.

There's also a cosmetics investor summit

coming up.

I'll make a pitch there

and do my best.

Out of all the clients

I've ever represented,

you went from divorce to a fresh start

better than anyone.

It's impressive.

Of course.

I can't just forever dwell

on painful memories.

Right.

I should award you

an honorary morale trophy,

like a special perk

for being such a good client.

It wouldn't be something like

Best Divorced Client of the Year,

would it?

Bye.

(Voice Recording)

Stop blowing that!

Stop playing that busted suona horn!

Or I'll call the police!

(Yu Meng)

(Gift for the Boss)

What's wrong?

You've been

signing all morning.

Sighing so much

scares away fortune.

I think I did something stupid.

(Discount Alert: Limited-time 5% off...)

Listen to this for me.

This...

This sounds awful.

I knew it.

No,

I need to fix it.

Where are you going?

(Wu Ta Club New Promo: 1 Drink for 1 Hour of Legal Consultation)

Mr. Jiao, you're here.

The case is closed.

Why are you visiting even more?

I'm just here for a coffee.

Hello?

Delivery?

I'm coming.

Sit.

Did you listen to

what I sent you?

What was it?

Just an audio clip.

Delete it if you haven't.

I misclicked and sent it

by mistake.

Then who did you

mean to send it to?

(Zi)

That's a pretty unique ringtone.

Where is it from?

I found it

on the street.

On the street?

That street artist

really suits your taste.

It's so off-key,

and she made it her ringtone.

It's not bad.

I think it's heartfelt.

What do you say?

Is it good?

I think...

I think it's okay.

Just that on the high notes,

there's still a slight flaw.

I'll practice more.

That depends

on your neighbors.

Jiali sued Yueji.

How is the divorce gift?

You like it?

Non-compete breach,

trade secret infringement,

a shareholder derivative suit,

and unfair competition.

Di Liren,

you're suing over everything you can,

huh?

You missed the key point.

I want Haomeng.

Quite an appetite.

By what right?

Because I can sue

to void your patent transfer.

You were a Jiali shareholder,

suspected of abusing your power

to buy Haomeng on the cheap.

Are you insane?

Are you scared?

Why should I be scared?

Di Liren,

did you feel shortchanged

after the divorce,

so now you're back

to beg for scraps?

Meng,

in business,

only results matter.

Who cares about the process?

Ever since you started Yueji

and brought Kang Long in,

you should've braced yourself.

We're competitors now.

Our story isn't over yet.

In this life,

you'll never get rid of me.

What makes you think

I'm the one running?

You're back.

I'll get you

a top attorney in this field.

We'll definitely win.

Here.

I've been thinking.

Now, to deal with Di Liren,

there are two ways.

First, find out why Lu Hui

and Di Liren

remarried.

Maybe there's

a new lead in there.

Second,

put everything into building Yueji.

Through Yueji,

I'll drive him out of cosmetics

for good.

You have my support.

Count me in.

I'd like to see

how Di Liren

handles this.

I will build

a complete beauty ecosystem.

(Empowering Tech, Future of Beauty) By integrating Lucky Beauty Yu's

(Jiangzhou Cosmetics Investment Summit) fan demographics

with feedback from the women

at Wu Ta Club,

we'll bring

community feedback into our user center

and channel

the feedback into our R&D.

From online buzz

to offline experiences,

(Top Investment Firms in Attendance) from product purchases

(Jiangzhou Cosmetics Investment Summit) to emotional resonance,

I want our Haomeng

to be more than just a brand.

It should also be

a way of life.

All investors

who are interested,

(Empowering Tech, Future of Beauty) please come to Yueji

and talk to us.

Join us to help Haomeng

go further

and last longer.

Thank you.

Her offline club is doing

really well?

Is its reach big?

Yes.

The club focuses on

women's growth, independence,

and mutual support.

Many women who received help

share their stories online.

Traffic's been huge.

They might soon open branches

in other cities.

Industry insiders

predict that she, the club,

and Yueji's Haomeng series

will elevate one another.

What if I disrupt

her Haomeng line's launch

and bury her in lawsuits?

By then,

instead of elevating one another,

they might very well

drag each other down.

Ms. Yu,

we noticed your account

suddenly made public

many previously private posts.

Compared to...

Check with legal

- on their progress. (- all the sweet couple posts...)

Once Yueji

and the club go under,

- we'll buy Haomeng back. (- Many posts now are on women's success.)

- With its current buzz... (- What prompted this sudden change?)

(- Say something. - Could you comment?)

It might become the next Jinghua.

I have my ex-husband, Mr. Di Liren,

to thank for that.

Ex-husband?

So those recent posts

are actually true.

So you're divorced?

Yes.

I'm thrilled

my divorce went smoothly.

She's really divorced.

What a scoop!

Mr. Di,

may I ask

why you divorced?

Why does Ms. Yu think

divorce is something to celebrate?

Are you the one

at fault?

Yeah.

Please say something.

Give us a response.

- It's privacy. - Could you tell us?

No comment.

Thank you.

- Mr. Di! - Mr. Di!

Mr. Di!

Say something!

Mr. Di!

- Ms. Yu! - Ms. Yu!

Say something.

Could you elaborate?

Thank you for your concern.

I'd like to

take the chance to update you.

My account, Lucky Beauty Yu,

is about to pivot.

I'll launch a relationship series.

For all the women trapped

in marriages,

I'll put together

a divorce guide for them.

After all, you have to fall in

to know how deep the pit is.

Sounds like

a very difficult journey.

Many of your followers

care about you.

Any takeaways

you'd like to share?

(As for the takeaways,)

(I'll share them bit by bit)

(on my account.)

(But today, I want to say)

(that our brand)

(is more than just a name.)

(It's an attitude toward life.)

(Whatever adversity)

(we find ourselves in,)

(we must have)

(the faith to start anew.)

(So we must believe)

(that our tomorrow)

(will be so much brighter than today.)

Her business

is in the past.

You had it rough before.

From now on,

I will cherish you

like a princess.

I'll make up for

all I've owed you, bit by bit.

And I'll take back

one by one whatever I lost.

The company,

you,

and our son.

I always find a way

to reach my goals.

You're suddenly so affectionate.

I'm not used to it.

Yeah,

not used to it.

(Jiali Cosmetics) Hello, ma'am.

Is this by appointment?

Lunch delivery for Di Liren.

Without an appointment,

you can't see Mr. Di.

Then let him know

his wife is here.

Ma'am!

Ma'am!

You can't go in.

You really can't go in.

You can't go in.

Ms. Hui?

Why are you here?

I have Liren's lunch.

Where is he?

In his office.

Let me tell him.

Ms. Hui,

wait a second, please.

Let me tell him.

Ms. Hui.

Back to work, everyone.

You had a guest?

Yes.

I get visitors all the time.

Just now,

at the front desk,

I saw a man in a black jacket.

He looked familiar.

Was it him?

A black jacket?

I didn't see anyone in a black jacket.

I told you not to bring me lunch.

Come to the office less often.

What?

Am I embarrassing you?

Does marrying

an unpresentable housekeeper

ruin your reputation?

It's not about that.

Given Jiali's situation now,

announcing the marriage

wouldn't be wise.

What?

Don't touch my coat.

(Marriage Certificate)

=The Vanishing Beauty= (Next Episode Preview)

Hui,

you're my wife now.

You don't need

to do these anymore.

Following this lead,

I found the newspaper from back then.

It clearly said that Lu Zhiming,

owner of Hongli Garment Factory,

was killed in a car crash,

while the suspect, surnamed Peng,

(Factory Owner Lu Zhiming Killed in Crash) was let go due to insufficient evidence.

Why are you following me?

Did you remarry Di Liren

because of him?

So Peng Cheng is connected

to your father's death?

♪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♪