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You don't have to give me your answer right now.

I'll give you the answer now.

Melon,

thank you for liking me.

But I like someone else.

I've confessed to her.

Now, I'm also waiting for her answer.

It's dreadful to have your emotions

in the hands of others.

I'm sorry.

Yuan Song.

It's okay.

Next, you'll tell me I'm a good person.

I know how it goes.

I was prepared to be rejected after I chose to confess publicly.

Don't feel sorry.

I failed this year,

but I'll try again next year.

I was hiding the fact that I like you.

Now I've brought it to light.

I'm young. I can wait.

Until you fall for me.

Or when I fall for another man.

That's right.

You're a truly modern woman born in 1995.

You're responsible and stoic.

I just know good things will happen.

Not only Yuan Song will be yours, but the world as well.

Of course. Let's cut the cake!

If I'm held hostage by Melon someday, please call the police.

Okay, let's cut the cake.

I'll avenge you, Melon!

What? Avenge me? Liu Zhanni!

-Happy birthday to Melon! -Happy birthday to Melon!

-Happy birthday to Melon -Happy birthday to Melon

So embarrassing.

You're so messy when you're drunk.

Can you really take them back on your own?

It's not a problem.

I've seen them like this many times.

Thank you for taking care of this.

Will you ignore me after this?

Of course not.

You're saying we can't be friends if we can't be lovers?

Of course not.

I won't give up.

You wish.

The bus is here.

Let's go. Hurry up and get on.

Take care.

I hope the girl you like rejects you!

First love

is like getting caught in a sudden heavy downpour.

Like a sudden taste of sourness from a lemon you're eating.

Like suddenly pricking your finger from the rose you're holding.

It's also like the brilliant sun during spring in March.

Wake up, Melon. It's half-past ten.

Five more minutes.

Goodness.

What a foul stench of alcohol. Get up and take a bath!

I'm going to turn into ash!

Close the curtains!

What are you talking about? Get up!

-Go take a bath! -Dirty Old Man Ye!

Let me go!

Mom, save me! Oh my goodness.

Why are you looking for your mom now?

-It's no use asking for help. -That hurts.

Your sleeve is in the bowl.

Give me a break.

Taking care of a child is so frustrating.

When they're small, we're worried they'd get lost.

Or if they'd get hurt.

When they're grown up,

we're worried they'll get mixed up with bad guys.

And then run back home drunk and crying.

Yuan Song is not a bad guy.

It's just that he doesn't like me right now.

Am I so terrible?

Why won't he accept me?

-Stop. -Accept me...

"Am I so terrible? Why won't he accept me?"

Those are the mistaken ideas that run in the Ye family.

Not all failures are caused by one's self.

There are two reasons why you were rejected.

First, he doesn't like you.

Second, he hasn't liked you yet.

Right.

I won't give up.

I'll wait for my chance when they break up.

That's my niece.

What type of person does your senior like?

I don't know. I didn't ask.

Listening to my crush talking about his crush?

Why would I torture myself?

Aren't you waiting for a chance?

"You must know your enemy to win."

Have you ever heard of that?

Read more books.

You got a lot of advice to give.

But wasn't your blind date yesterday a failure?

Who told you yesterday's date was a failure?

What is this?

Is that the hand of your Love?

Didn't you fail?

Only children like you cry when you face hardship.

Adults will always prepare a Plan A and a Plan B.

If Plan A fails, we execute Plan B.

She needs a new love instructor.

Guess who is playing that role?

So treacherous.

But I like it.

Tell me all about it.

Okay, it's like this.

A boy ten years younger than her is wooing her.

She likes him and wants to say yes.

But she's clueless on how to deal with the problems

that come with their age gap.

So she was troubled by it.

Therefore, I gave her the perfect solution.

So are you the majority or the minority?

Only those without a solution will choose a side.

There is a solution that offers the best of both worlds.

You can enjoy your relationship

and avoid the social pressure of it.

Your relationship can be smooth sailing

with a bright future.

The best way is

to keep it a secret.

To keep it a secret?

A company that I collaborated with

has this one rule.

They forbid office romance.

If they find out,

one of the employees must resign.

This company has great employee benefits,

so no one wants to leave.

But the office setting itself

is the most conducive environment for romance to bloom.

And when it happens,

what should they do?

Keep it a secret.

If there's a policy, there's a way around it.

Any employer is worried that if they break up,

it will affect their performance.

This is why many office romances happen quietly

and end quietly.

As no one knows about their romance,

they won't feel awkward after breaking up.

In your case,

you have to keep it a secret.

Think about it, he's a man in his 20s.

What if

he was a bit taller?

More handsome?

More amiable?

The world is vast.

There's temptation all around.

No one can be sure of the future.

What if the relationship ends and he resigns?

You will be the one left to clean up the mess.

You'll be criticized as well.

I'm fine with that.

I just can't let my parents endure the gossips that will come.

Exactly!

Humans are social animals.

And social standing is very important in China.

Gossip can't drown us.

But it can drown our parents.

Have you heard of this saying?

"Parents' tears

always drown relationships."

You sly old fox, I don't understand you.

Why didn't you just tell her to reject it?

Wouldn't that be faster?

Could you please respect that we're all independent individuals?

Don't decide for others.

Just giving some of your opinions will do.

Besides,

keeping it a secret

undermines the relationship by itself.

I don't think that guy will accept the idea of keeping it a secret.

Why? Why won't he do that?

Think for yourself.

I'm just waiting for the news

that she was turned down by the bad guy.

MS. HE

Hello?

Now?

Can't you wait until tonight to reject me?

Didn't you say you'll only accept "yes" as the answer?

So you're saying, "yes" as your answer?

Can I give you another answer?

Sure.

But you said you'll tell Mr. Li and He Canyang.

I won't do that.

I just wanted to tease you.

I know.

You must give me a clear answer.

If not,

I'm scared I'll misunderstand.

This is my first time dating someone.

So I don't know how to begin.

Nor do I know what to say or what to do.

I don't know anything.

Then let's hold hands first.

Wait.

I...

have a request.

Can our relationship

be a secret?

A secret?

If our colleagues know,

I'll be in a difficult position.

Furthermore, my parents will have to endure others' opinions.

Since it's about the two of us,

we won't have to let others know.

I suppose

you wouldn't want to explain yourself a lot

to your family and friends as well.

And you're still young.

I'll just be one of the milestones in your life.

Why must we let ourselves suffer over something temporary?

Right?

Like when I was in university.

My best friend dated He Canyang.

They even kept it a secret from me.

I only knew about it when they broke up.

If we keep it like this,

it'll be just like when we're in school.

Keeping it from our teachers and parents.

It sounds interesting, right?

What's wrong?

It sounds like a good idea.

No one will know that we're together.

Even if we break up,

no one will know besides us.

This is safe for us.

We can avoid a lot of issues.

Yes.

If we face some problems ahead,

there's a chance we'd get hurt in return.

But it's natural that some issues came up in a relationship.

If we want to avoid trouble by running away,

what will happen next time and the next one?

There's a poem that I like.

"High mountains are nothing to love."

In this kind of relationship,

we can't even

get over a puddle, let alone a mountain.

Only the first love of a teenage girl is kept a secret.

We're adults.

It's not a secret.

It's an affair.

If it's difficult for you, then forget it.

Let's go back to being normal.

Let's go, Braised Meat.

Fanxing,

is the plan to keep it a secret going well?

No.

It failed.

He objected to it.

I KIND OF REGRETTED A BIT...

YUAN SONG

TYPING...

I REGRETTED...

HE FANXING

Fanxing, why aren't you asleep yet?

Mom, why are you awake?

Listen to your dad's snoring.

It's like thunder.

I can only sleep after taking a pill.

Mom.

Let's say someone wants to date me.

But

we have to keep it a secret from friends and family.

What's your opinion about it?

Who said this to you?

No one. It's just a hypothetical question.

I know what happened.

You went on a blind date yesterday, right?

Did the guy say this?

No wonder you were restless during dinner tonight.

Who introduced you?

Who is this man?

Trash should stay in the trashcan.

Why spill out and stink up the place?

Mom.

You think being secretive is bad?

Don't you think being secretive is bad?

Why must it be a secret?

Doesn't this mean the same as being a mistress?

Being secretive means he doesn't want to be responsible.

Fanxing,

I hope you will be blessed one day.

All I want is to wish you happiness.

I'm not rushing you.

Don't feel pressured by this.

And don't rush things.

Like your dad said,

if you can't find anyone you like,

don't get married.

I won't blame you.

If there's a blind date,

look for someone who is honest and forthright.

Never be too desperate.

I know, Mom.

I have work tomorrow, so I'm going to bed.

Fanxing,

you have to remember what I said, okay?

Chang Huan.

Thank you.

You're late.

It's only for ten minutes.

My best attendance bonus...

What happened to your eye?

It's fine, I fell.

I get going then.

Good morning.

Good...

Chang Huan!

You can't get your wound wet.

It'll get infected.

Let me treat it for you.

-It's a small thing. It's nothing. -No way.

My mom always says,

"No facial wounds are minor."

Even a pimple must be properly dealt with.

If you look down on it, it will return as bad as ever.

Here.

Let's put this on.

How professional.

It's done.

Thank you.

How about some breakfast?

Here's some sourdough bread.

It'll give you strength.

Great, I haven't eaten yet.

I'll enjoy this.

You're welcome.

Treat me to a meal when you get your salary.

Are you making me owe you?

Then bring me one every day.

Okay, deal!

"Deal?"

What a crafty girl.

It's okay to be ugly indeed.

And there's someone who is blind too.

Chang Huan, tell Yuan Song to see Ms. He when he arrives.

Okay.

Come in.

Ms. He.

Yes?

About your blind date yesterday...

Let's talk about that during lunch.

Are you together now?

I saw you two eating ice cream.

You were at the mall?

Why didn't you come over?

You two were so focused on each other.

I didn't want to be a third wheel.

You're not wrong.

He's a nice guy.

-But-- -I'm so happy for you.

May you be blessed.

But you owe me a meal.

I'm going back to work.

I give up!

Fine, we'll talk later.

Xiao Zeng, come to my office.

My husband, his parents and mine planned our wedding.

I didn't even take a leave of absence for it.

You don't understand.

The body of a pregnant woman changes.

When my mom was pregnant with me,

she was sick for six months.

As for me, I keep getting colds or fevers.

The doctor said the first trimester is a critical time.

He asked me to rest.

I've shown you my medical certificate.

A month has 31 days.

And 8 days are the off days, so you have 23 days left.

Out of the 23 days, you were absent for 13 days.

For the remaining ten days,

you're late for three days,

and left early four times without clocking out.

Am I right?

Fine, I won't take my salary this month.

Although our company

doesn't have specific rules

to give pregnant women special treatment,

the managers and department heads had come to a consensus.

And the HR department has been lenient with

all these early clock outs and leaves

by not cutting pay or marking them as absences.

The marketing department

has avoided sending pregnant employees outstation.

The engineering department

avoids sending pregnant employees

to unhealthy sites as well.

The design department

forbids pregnant employees to take overtime.

Amazing Decoration is a small company.

Each person has their own position.

Everyone has their own tasks.

If your work isn't done,

your manager has to have others do them.

You're in your first trimester,

there are six to seven months to go.

You're going to be on maternity leave after giving birth as well.

We can't fire pregnant employees,

but based on your attendance,

your manager will have to recruit new employees.

You will be ostracized.

And with the bad impression you're leaving,

your manager may not hire female employees anymore.

Personally,

I don't want our company to discriminate against female employees.

You can act like a princess.

But your colleagues are not your servants.

They're not here to spoil you.

I've been in HR for so many years.

I can tell the difference

between a real and fake doctor's note.

I'm sorry.

I didn't think this far.

I'll never do it again.

I'll apologize to everyone.

And then treat them to a meal.

Is that okay?

To apologize or to treat to a meal is your own discretion.

But if your attendance is like this next month,

I'll really beat you up.

I promise I won't.

I'll get back to work.

Go.

Yuan Song.

Yes, Ms. He?

I asked someone to tell you to come to my office.

No one told me.

Let's grab lunch together.

It's on me.

I don't think I can.

I'm going to the site to meet the owner.

Next time then.

Sure.

I have to go.

Bye.

It all feels like nothing happened.

Is this

a good thing?

Ms. He, I just passed by your office.

I'm starving.

Can you treat me to a meal?

Here you go.

Your chives and prawn wontons.

Here.

I miss this.

It has been so long, Mr. Ye.

Are you busy at the office?

Yes, I had no time.

I'll come often after this.

Is she your girlfriend? She's so beautiful.

-No, I'm not. -Beautiful?

She is beautiful, but she's not my girlfriend.

We are

close-knit friends.

Close-knit?

More like, a friendship that grows as we fight.

Enjoy your meal.

-Thanks. -You're welcome.

Their wontons are amazing.

It was Mr. Li who brought me here.

Try it.

How is it?

-It's delicious! -Right?

Their prawns are really fresh.

They're not frozen like at other shops.

It's very fresh.

Frankly speaking, when we came in, I was wondering

if you didn't want me to spend too much,

so you brought us here as a favor to a low-paid worker.

Good day. Welcome.

High-class stuff is for girlfriends.

Delicious but cheap stuff

is for good friends.

No need to pay any attention to me, feel free to dig in.

Hey.

You and that guy...

How are things?

Plan A failed.

I can only go with Plan B.

Plan B? Backing off?

He may be young,

but he deserves

a relationship he can be open about just like any other.

He's right.

He's not wrong, and you're not wrong either.

It was just a difference of opinions.

Love is a gamble after all.

The one who backs off first loves the other more.

You love him more.

It makes sense that you backed off first.

You did nothing wrong.

Done.

Thank you so much.

Have a seat.

Please have a drink.

I appreciate it.

It's my job.

If your wife is satisfied with this, you can inform us of it.

It hasn't been easy.

I've liked my wife for over five years.

And now we finally have a home.

Five years?

I heard it was a case of love at first sight just half a year ago?

A fateful love at first sight?

Only fools would believe that.

I read over 5,000 of her Weibo posts.

I followed her preferences

and wore only white T-shirts and changed my hairstyle.

I even trimmed my eyebrows.

Coincidentally emptying the trash when she was leaving as an act.

I had a lipstick prepared and called out to her,

"Gorgeous, is this your lipstick?"

Does she know this?

She told me before our marriage

that she knew everything.

Because that lipstick was brand new.

It was unused.

You both really are a couple. A totally crafty pair.

Thirty percent destiny, seventy percent hard work.

Destiny?

It's impossible.

He Fanxing!

Present!

Why didn't you call me?

You like feeding the mosquitoes out there?

I didn't know that you'd be late.

Besides, aren't you hiding from me?

What would you like to drink?

-A soda? -Don't have any.

-Orange juice? -Don't have any.

Have some water.

Don't you think being secretive is bad?

Why must it be a secret?

Doesn't this mean the same as being a mistress?

Being secretive means he doesn't want to be responsible.

You keep peeking at me and sighing.

Did I give you a hard time again?

No.

Not peeking or not giving a hard time?

Not giving a hard time.

So you were peeking at me.

If you choose your way to live your life, you bear the burden of it.

I told you I wouldn't hide it, but you still came.

I've thought about it.

I really do like you.

Until you want to hide it all from others?

You like me.

But you don't trust me. You doubt me.

But

isn't it normal to be doubtful?

I'm already 32 years old.

I'm not an 18-year-old girl

who thinks love conquers all and everything can be sacrificed for it.

I thought you came to apologize.

I am.

You're here to lecture me.

You want to tell me

that a kid like me should stop dreaming.

Can you stop being so negative?

Don't twist what I'm saying.

Look at you.

You treat me like an enemy or something.

Did I wrong you in some way?

I can't complain about this?

I avoided you this afternoon!

But you still came here.

I have nowhere to hide from you!

Who said you could come and go as you like?

Aren't you working at the company to get a certificate?

I'll have it ready by tomorrow.

You won't have to hide anymore.

You're driving me away? Dream on!

Yuan Song!

What do you want? Can you be reasonable here?

Three months!

Three months?

We can keep it a secret.

But only for three months.

It'll be just like an internship.

If it goes well, you must open up about us.

What?

Am I being demanding at all?

Do you wish to date secretly forever?

Forever?

You're thinking of being with me forever?

And you say you're not a naive 18-year-old.

You plan to be with me forever already?

I...

I didn't say that!

So it's a "yes" to three months.

I've never planned to hide the fact I have a boyfriend, okay?

You're holding up your hands

to stop me from kissing you?

You're thinking too much.

You're right. I wanted to kiss you.

You jerk!

How can you--

I'm going to bed, good night.

Good night, see you tomorrow.

Kisses for you.

Good morning, Ms. He.

Good morning.

-You look particularly happy today. -Thank you.

Something good happened?

You forgot today is payday?

Payday!

-Ms. He. -Yes?

Chang Huan said he and Cong Xiao

will be doing promotions on-site for two days.

Can they get exemptions regarding clocking in?

Okay.

Send me a notice later.

Cong Xiao, go ahead.

Okay.

Burning the midnight oil?

What's wrong with your waist?

I sprained it.

Old people tend to do that.

I'm good at massages. Want to give it a try?

My mom has a bad back.

It's fine, thanks.

Take care of your mom.

Work hard and don't slack.

Stop making her angry.

I didn't.

She's so cute so I couldn't resist teasing her.

You have a death wish.

Are you tired of living?

Cong Xiao!

Are you done packing? Why are you still here?

People in love are different.

A happy heart makes the face cheerful.

I want an orange-flavored kiss today.

Ms. He, your documents.

Thank you.

Why are you so flushed?

Do you have a fever?

Really?

I'm fine.

-I have some medicine. -No, it's okay!

I have some myself.

Okay, call me if you need anything.

Okay, you can go now.

I'll help you finish this.

My candy.

Eat a lot.

Go back to school after this.

Don't skip class out of embarrassment.

I didn't skip class out of embarrassment.

It's because I was sick.

I slept at home, played mobile games,

played with Love Charm

and was happy like a fairy. I wouldn't want to date after that, right?

Other peoples' children think of becoming scientists,

dancers or writers.

They don't know what they're really doing,

but it's a great goal at least, right?

But look at you.

You always said you want to go to amusement parks

or eat ice cream every day.

What else? Eat chocolates all day?

As the saying goes, "The child is the father of the man."

What are you going to do when you grow up?

Old Man Ye, why are you so ungrateful?

My parents took care of me

even by being hawkers after working their day jobs.

We were poor back then.

You were all hoping to let me live without any worries in the world.

So when other children had chocolate,

I wouldn't have to look on pathetically.

Yes.

-Though you're right-- -Yes.

I'm right without a doubt.

All your wishes have come true now.

Your company is so successful.

My mom's salon has branches all over.

I'm now considered a rich second-generation heir.

As a rich kid, I swear not to commit illegal acts

or bully the weak.

I will stay home spending money and leading a blissful life.

That's how I can repay my hardworking uncle and parents.

Then when I marry my goddess and have kids,

what if my children takes you as a role model

and spend all the money I have?

They won't.

Let your children see me as the anti role model.

They have to make their mark in the world.

If they don't, who's going to feed their lazy and gluttonous cousin?

Are you that shameless?

Melon, did you look at your WeChat Moments?

Your dream guy has been taken.

I did it!

MOMENTS, HE FANXING

YUAN SONG

Shit.

What is it?

Nothing, it's university stuff.

You?

Nothing, it's company stuff.

Subtitle translation by Michelle Chan Hoy Yan