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♫ Check the time, it's half past six ♫

♫ Watch the sunset bit by bit ♫

♫ Think about what we could do ♫

♫ A dinner date with candles lit ♫

♫ There is something I must confess ♫

♫ Can't be sure you'll accept but babe ♫

♫ Won't you come with me and we could live our best ♫

♫ Boy your smile's just a mile away ♫

♫ And without you I won't be okay ♫

♫ Till the end of our time ♫

♫ The world will be fine, say you'll be mine ♫

♫ I know that you are the one for me ♫

♫ You know that you are the one for me ♫

♫ Me and you, we're just meant to be ♫

♫ With you, forever and ever ♫

♫ I know that you are the one for me ♫

♫ You know that you are the one for me ♫

♫ Loving you never tasted so sweet ♫

♫ Forever with you eternally ♫

♫ Woo~ ♫

♫ Woo~ ♫

♫ Forever with you eternally ♫

[My Dear Lady]

[Episode 1]

[I officially hired her as my assistant]

I am Ling Xunxun, 29 years old.

A talent who is envied by other people.

I was a school belle from a prestigious university,

who had excellent grades with beauty and wisdom.

While my classmates were hunting for jobs without any luck,

I gave up an offer from a big company

and married my love right after I graduated,

enjoying my life as his housewife.

I have a very lovely son.

I am so happy that everyone is jealous of me.

All right.

I am Ling Xunxun, indeed.

But... I am not the school belle any more.

I'm a top student who became unemployed just after graduation.

Those things that I once was so proud of, now make me feel ashamed.

[Divorce Agreement]

[Divorce Agreement] My husband had an affair, so I asked for a divorce immediately.

I didn't ask for any compensation at the time,

I finally realized something after that, I was so dull.

I have no income, how can I gain custody of my son?

I could only shamefully sleep at my best friend's place,

and try to find a job by sending resumes as a fresh graduate would,

but maybe I am even worse than they.

Anyway, this is my choice.

No matter what, I have to carry on.

I will definitely find a job and take back custody of my son.

I don't believe I can't do it as I am only 29 and a half.

I will depend on myself.

I apologize. Can we discuss this matter in private?

You've got full responsibility! Call my assistant then.

No need for the trouble.

I can give you 2,000 yuan—

Is he extorting my money?

The car is worth about 20 million yuan.

It's okay, it's okay! There is car insurance.

It just expired.

Worst case, you just pay with everything you have.

I'll take care of you.

You are so kind.

I should have married you before.

You were blind back then.

You don't need to be honest at the moment.

I'd better stay alone.

Then...

This is my friend's resume.

Can anyone see if there is any job available for her?

Manager Zhou, why is it her again?

Honey, your friend hasn't worked for seven years.

Why don't you just offer her a job as a receptionist?

How can we help you?

That's right! That top graduate hasn't been employed for years.

Underachievement!

Zhou Quan, wait!

Can I get a ride?

You have an interview?

I've sent 200 resumes without any interview.

But you dressed up very professionally.

I need to always be prepared just in case I have one.

- I can go immediately. - Such a high morale!

How is it? Where are you going today?

To negotiate car compensation.

Your suit is so wrinkled.

Why didn't you iron it?

It was too late last night and I couldn't find the iron.

I didn't want to wake you up.

So...

You shouldn't have.

That's okay for today then. Let's go!

Thank you.

Hello. I am wondering if anyone is at the reception?

Am I not?

Who are you looking for? [Bao Xiaojing, Receptionist]

A receptionist?

I am looking for Assistant Wang.

Are you Ling Xunxun? Could you wait for me for a bit?

I need to help my boss with his interview.

Sure! No problem.

What is cool about a high salary? I have to be on standby 24/7.

I got a master degree, how could you want me to be your babysitter?

I can do anything he wants, please give me a chance.

What position are they recruiting?

Why does it like a pageant?

The boss is looking for a private assistant that'll be on standby 24/7,

requiring domestic service and business affairs management.

Isn't that good?

Why are they coming out and crying?

Don't you have your own life? Don't you need to date?

Being on standby 24/7 means you're selling yourself to him.

But you seemed to want the job.

My aim is not to be an assistant.

Think! The boss is so handsome and rich.

If I can date him,

it'd be much worthier than just being his assistant.

He is just looking for a babysitter, while someone wants to be his wife.

So that child is actually a boss.

Is anyone else coming for an interview today?

There's one more.

I am sorry! I asked her to come to negotiate the car compensation.

I'll let her out now.

Please give me a chance.

What are you yelling for?

I didn't yell.

I mean, what is your name?

My name is Ling Xunxun.

29 years old. Married right after graduation.

No working experience at all.

Why should you be my assistant?

Private assistant is only dedicated to you.

Apart from being your secretary, he/she also needs to take care of your daily life.

I am dedicated as I've been a housewife for years,

and I have got enough carefulness and patience.

What a good memory you have! [How to be an assistant]

Cramming for this interview by doing some research about the job.

None of the core words was missing.

Your acute reaction impressed me

but the private assistant that I need is not a person who can only recite something.

Thank you, Ms. Ling.

President Cheng. President Cheng.

Why? Did you get hurt?

Is your head harder or my chest?

Mine.

What should you say?

I am sorry.

Get out now!

President Cheng. President Cheng...

I had hit your luxury car

but I realized my car insurance was expired when I got home.

I asked my friends who are in this industry, they said that

it will cost me over half a million yuan.

I... I just got divorced without any compensation,

so I really don't have that much cash to pay you back.

If you could offer me this job,

I will spare no effort to be professional.

I really need this job more than anyone else,

I will definitely work hard.

Also... I can work so that I can pay you back,

which is a win-win for us.

A win-win?

That's only from your perspective.

For me, I am doing a charity.

Sorry! Your story isn't touching.

I am not impressed at all.

You are not really qualified to be my private assistant now.

By the way, when you go to other interviews next time,

don't forget to wear a neat coat.

I may wear an elegant wool skirt

a brand-name cotton shirt, and showing my collarbone a bit.

I may be in an office by a view of a river at 180 degrees,

and eat my lunch provided by my assistant.

What if... what if I didn't give it up seven years ago?

Would the Ling Xunxun from that world be who I hoped to be?

Good morning, President Cheng.

Why is she here?

Good morning, President Cheng!

What does she want?

Why does she keep staying here?

The security guard took her out but she keeps finding another way to get in here.

She doesn't distract us, just stands there silently.

- Tell her to come in. - President Cheng.

Did you call for me?

Ms. Ling, I am impressed by your persistence.

But you really don't fit the job.

Why not send more resumes elsewhere?

Why are you putting all your eggs in one basket?

President Cheng.

This is the only interview that I have gotten so far.

I regret for the interview that I gave you that day.

I shouldn't give you any impossible expectation.

President Cheng, I understand I may annoy you

but this really is the only chance I have got.

And I've been here for a couple of days,

I found that you still haven't found a suitable candidate.

Could you just give me a chance?

If it's really not suitable, then we'll forget it then.

What I need is a personal assistant,

who should have a master degree and the TEM-8 certificate with the ability of cooking and cleaning.

He/she'd better had training professionally.

Always be on standby 24/7 with no personal life and preference.

I even have many personal habits in my life.

So you can't really handle this job by just wearing a neat coat today.

As you can see, I've interviewed more than a hundred people, and each of them was better than you.

But these people may not provide you with a free trial, but I can.

President Cheng, please give me an assignment.

Then, clean up this company, including bathrooms.

No problem! I am doing it now.

Please step aside, President Cheng.

President Cheng.

Why is it you again?

Don't keep wandering!

President Cheng, I know you don't want to see me again but I didn't mean to.

I thought I could do some cleaning after work.

I... I am leaving now.

Ms. Ling Xunxun, I really have no idea what you're trying to do.

The reason why I asked you to do these is so you quit this job.

I don't want to have any type of connection with you.

How can that be possible?

I still owe you money, over half a million yuan.

T- That is the connection.

Why are you coming after work hours?

- You missed all of my calls. - I didn't hear it.

Why don't you call me back then?

My phone is drained all of its power.

So you are holding a toy, not your phone.

President Cheng, you still have a business dinner tonight.

Don't forget! You are nearly late.

Let's go, then!

- Okay. - I am talking to my son. Is it suitable for you to be talking?

Elder President Cheng.

As his assistant, it's necessary to fulfill my duty.

Assistant?

An assistant that owes you money.

- So he hires you by giving you half a million yuan? - Right.

He bought my time and my service, so I must fulfill my duty.

This way, President Cheng.

Miss, but I just heard that he neither wants a connection with you nor employ you.

May I ask what kind of assistant you are?

Elder President Cheng, it was an interview that President Cheng gave me just now.

Thank you for your cooperation.

She's right! She was just hired about 30 seconds ago.

That was a test for her.

She did a great job.

Cheng Li, don't pique me like this.

And don't play a joke on your work.

- Are you sure she could be your assistant? - Yes, I am.

I have interviewed over 100 people.

And I've decided to officially hire her as my assistant.

Precisely, a personal assistant.

It's quite personal and close.

Now, you're talking nonsense.

We really need to attend this business dinner. We'll be leaving first.

President Cheng, I... can I really become your personal assistant?

President Cheng?

You are so annoying.

Drive me home!

I succeeded!

I don't agree!

I even hate to let you work as a receptionist but what did you do?

A babysitter to a person who is from a wealthy family.

It's not a babysitter.

It is called personal assistant.

To put it mildly, a special assistant.

Just like Ling Yizhou's Special Assistant Wen who is always on most searched.

But he is a man, not like you. His boss is Ling Yizhou.

Look at you.

You move to your boss's house, and do laundry and cook for him.

There is no difference in being a maid, do you know?

Moreover, a man and a woman.

What if he wants to make a move on you?

Look at you! What would you do?

Wait!

Look!

It's my first time to see the title of the card is receptionist.

Look carefully!

So funny!

Yu Meiling? Not bad.

You crashed into a boss who is so rich and outstanding.

If I remember it correctly, your President Cheng is the founder's son of Meicheng Group.

He came back from abroad two years ago.

You're right! He's only 23 years old.

He looks like a star, served by many beautiful people.

Whatever his sexuality is, do you really think I am his taste?

Don't say that!

For me, you are actually a beauty.

But indeed, your boss may not like you who is outdated.

I think your boss is a low-key man.

Why would he be a President in this small company rather than be a rich son in his family business?

Zhou Quan.

Let's just leave their gossip.

I understand you are worried about me,

but I can't rely on you forever.

You also know how hard it is to find a job these days.

He pays me very well.

I can't find a better job for now, right?

All I want is to be independent, so that I can take my son back.

Okay, okay, okay.

But you need to promise me, if you feel wronged, don't keep doing the job.

It's so empty here, it doesn't feel like home.

President Cheng is very particular about cleanliness.

His room must be disinfected every day. He can't stand the smell of disinfectant though.

So you have to use a spray mixed with rose oil to disguise the smell of the disinfectant.

No sundries are allowed on the table.

Aside from you two, no other living things are allowed in the house.

- Do plants count? - Yes.

He doesn't really have any special requests for his breakfast.

Just that the diary products he has must be imported from South Otago Pasture in New Zealand.

The milk must be skimmed.

He goes to the company by 10 a.m. every day.

You should get up by 7 a.m., prepare his breakfast by 8 a.m., and go to work by 9 a.m.

Have you recorded everything I just said?

All of his coats must be dry-cleaned.

All of his underwear must be washed by a specialized washer and disinfected by a dryer

with a specific laundry detergent and conditioner brand. Do not mix them up!

Please buy the same brands without scent if you run out. He doesn't like strong odor.

Here is the utility room.

Oh My God! This-this...

What are these?

Does the boss have any special hobby?

That is what were left from a party last time.

Don't worry! Our boss's aesthetic is normal.

You'll be very safe.

You'd better not turn up anytime in this place.

He will call you when he needs you.

- Here is a tip! Do not walk before him. - Okay.

Lastly, a very important point. All the lights in every area of the house must not be turned off at night.

The boss likes brightness, so you need to check for the backup power from time to time.

In case of unexpected power outages.

So the rich don't worry about wasting?

They don't even turn off the lights.

So noisy!

That's easy.

Delivered food works!

I-I-I am sorry.

I apologize, President Cheng! I haven't told her how to personalize your coffee.

I'm going to change—

Get out!

Weird. How does she know the flavor I like?

Sister Xunxun, did Assistant Wang give you the tip?

I thought it was you.

You must be joking. I'm not that nice.

- What tip? - The danger of making wrong coffee.

You‘re the first newbie to make his coffee who wasn't scolded and kicked out by our boss.

Really?

Yes!

Come in.

Five. Four.

Three. Two.

- Boss, do you want anything? - Nothing!

Yes. Here.

Go and make three copies of this document for me, both sides needed.

One of these should be sent to the head office.

Also, take all of my invoices to OA for reimbursement. (TN: OA is Office of Accounting or Accounting Office)

And prepare a wedding gift to Boss Ling.

Finally, take back my dry-cleaning suits.

You've worked hard.

- Xunxun, I am leaving now. - Okay.

- See you tomorrow. - You've worked hard.

Bye-bye.

I have got an instinct.

I think Ms. Xunxun can take care of our boss very well.

Have you finished your work yet? You're starting to get lazy already.

President Cheng, I've finished all the work that you have assigned.

You can ask Assistant Wang to check it.

Are you sure she has no working experience?

That is what she wrote in her resume.

So I have no excuse to let her go then.

Boss, you were looking for an assistant.

If she can handle this job, then why not?

I don't like her! She is not attractive.

But Bao Xiaojing is! How about making her your assistant?

Forget about it!

This job requires you to be on standby 24/7.

You don't have kids, right?

That is so weird of this commitment contract.

It's mainly because this assistant position has special requirements.

So I definitely have to sign it?

Think about it!

I am sorry.

I will take you back as soon as possible, my son.

I didn't expect that I can have lunch with you today.

A personal assistant like you doesn't have to accompany your boss during meals?

He has a two-hour break without disturbance every day.

He's so young but he already has the habit of needing a mid-day nap.

- Go. Go. Go. - Oh, yes.

Oh. How are the preparations for tonight's party?

- You're right, I will ask Wang Dong to arrange it. - Enjoy your meal!

[Assistant Wang] Boss is having a party tonight. Hurry and come back to prepare.

- I got to go now. - What is it?

My boss is going to hold a party tonight, I have to go back to prepare for it.

I'm leaving! Bye-bye.

Take your time eating!

- Who is he? - Hello, everybody.

This is the R&D director of our company, Mike.

He's famous in fashion and live-stream fields.

Is he a man?

I don't see any attractive waiters tonight.

Where are those sexy ones that I saw last time?

So you intend to hold a village woman cosplay tonight.

Little Miss, why did you glare at me?

I am not happy now.

I'm sorry, sir.

What did you just call me?

You called me sir?

No! I am Mike. I am Mike.

Cheng Li, your waitress is so rude.

She is not a waitress but my assistant.

So she is your personal assistant, the one that's on standby 24/7?

Yes.

I am so jealous of you.

So she would always do whatever you want, right?

What are you thinking?

Mike wants me to wear this?

What did boss say then?

He said nothing.

But if you don't wear it, he'll definitely look bad.

Mike made a bet with him.

I'm going outside first.

One prefers death to humiliation. I am done!

[DuDu]

Mommy, I miss you.

When will you come pick me up?

Let's go to the amusement park again.

Mommy, I finished my homework.

When will you call me?

Mommy, I can't sleep.

I want to hear you tell me a bedtime story.

I want to draw with you.

I want to go to bed with you.

Ling Xunxun, do you still want to take your son back?

You're giving up this easily?

Are you going to be forced out this easily?

She is really wearing it.

Don't you have any self-respect?

Don't you have a bottom line?

I will accompany you till the end!

This auntie is quite interesting.

Boss has a meeting tomorrow morning, I am going to get prepared.

I'll leave it to you to clean up.

Okay.

At the moment, it feels like I've just watched a ridiculous movie.

When the crowd disperses, that's when I find out there's a bonus scene.

It surprisingly told me that the clown whom I disliked most in the movie was me.

Cheng Li! You, b*stard!

Ling Xunxun, I cannot be late for today's meeting.

President Cheng, I have called a car for you.

The driver will be here in five minutes, I am going to buy an umbrella for you.

Wait a moment.

Come back!

President Cheng, the car is here.

President Cheng, here.

Please hurry up! I am in a rush.

Please take a look at this.

Okay.

Where is Ling Xunxun?

She sent the car for repairs.

For the whole morning?

She also went to the hospital.

We're scheduled to have dinner with President Wang tonight.

What kind of gift should we prepare?

Which hospital is she in?

[In-patient]

Are you Miss Zhou Quan that answered the phone earlier?

So you are President Cheng?

Take that and go pay for her fees.

Indeed, you should pay for it.

I don't know what's wrong with Ling Xunxun.

She spares no effort to be your assistant.

I also don't know what she owed you in her previous life, so that she has to pay you back this life.

You are going way too far.

Do you know how much effort she has spent on this job?

Xiaojing. Could you please give me the phone number of the female housekeeper?

The female housekeeper?

I thought all housekeepers would be females.

She tried hard to find your former housekeeper, who fell ill

so she can understand those weird habits you have in life.

Like how you drink instant coffee, yet you want sugar from South Africa,

milk from New Zealand, or mineral water from the Alps.

All of those messed up requests.

She hasn't worked for seven years.

She didn't even know how to use those public equipments.

Every day, she has to serve you until you sleep, and then drags me to the office

to give her step-by-step tutorials on all the equipments, one by one.

Then, every day at seven in the morning, she wakes you up, cooks for you, and drives you to work.

Did you know that she hasn't slept for more than three hours a day for several days now?

Indeed, she cherishes her job.

To make sure she's doing her job right, she's frightened every day because she's afraid of doing something wrong,

and losing this job.

That's right! She hasn't worked for seven years, she doesn't have any experience,

and she can't find a better job.

But there is no need for her to do her work without caring for her life.

- Ma'am— - Shut up, I'm not done yet!

If you think she is not good enough, you can fire her.

But you shouldn't keep her in a bad way by humiliating or torturing her.

She is a woman, after all.

If you could give her a fair chance to prove herself, isn't that better?

Is it still possible to find an hourly-paid worker right now?

Is it still possible to find an hourly-paid worker right now?

Forget about it!

Say something!

What are you staring at blankly?

You must answer my questions today.

Ms. Zhou, you didn't even give a chance to me to talk.

First, I apologize for the sickness of my assistant because of work.

I'll be responsible for all of her medical bills.

And I will offer her a one-week leave to get well soon.

I will let her officially come to work next week.

That sounds humane.

Also, I didn't humiliate or torture her.

What she has done deserves the high salary she gets.

So you don't need to feel sorry for her.

Also, it seems like you don't know your friend too well.

When she risks everything, she's not just a little hot.

What do you mean?

I'm so shameful of myself.

Get up, Ling Xunxun!

That's quite strange, Ling Xunxun!

I didn't know you have plenty of talents.

You got your hair permed wearing a cosplay uniform that night, and you even walked around in it.

How could you?

I felt... I felt so ashamed when I saw that video.

Wha-Wha-What were you trying to do? What were you thinking?

Say something!

[Bonus Blooper Scenes] I've already interviewed over 100 people. All of them were more outstanding than you.

But those 100 people aren't willing to work for free.

President Cheng, did you call me?

- She's really energetic. - I think you are, too.

What, did I hurt you?

A, B, C, D, E, F, G.

H, I, J, K, J, L, M, N.

Here, here.

"Then why are you wearing something so professional?"

"It looks pretty good. Where are you going?"

"Why didn't you iron your clothes?"

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♫ A lamp, a light, leaning against the window alone ♫

♫ A painting, a wall, all its outlines blurred ♫

♫ Time is long, memories in the past ♫

♫ There's nowhere to go ♫

♫ It's barely dawn, a little sad, I couldn't help but think of it ♫

♫ Habitually, disguising myself, but you and I share the same feelings ♫

♫ I won't be brave in front of the mirror ♫

♫ A vague indication ♫

♫ I admit it's me who's been pretending all this time ♫

♫ I thought I wouldn't get hurt this way ♫

♫ I want to ask how you've been ♫

♫ I want to come back to your side ♫

♫ Leaving for myself my last determination ♫

♫ I admit it's me who's been pretending all this time ♫

♫ I almost forgot what I'm really like ♫

♫ Why are the tears welling up in my eyes? ♫

♫ I blame myself for not being stubborn enough ♫

♫ Resisting with all my efforts, yet I still can't forget ♫

♫ I don't want to pretend anymore ♫

[Next Episode Preview]

Who? Who turned off the light?

Turn it back on!

President Cheng, are you scared of ghosts?

Nonsense.

Why did you hit me? I- I was just joking.

Besides, I'm older than you, I am sort of your sister.

- President Cheng. - President Cheng.

- Have dinner together tonight. - Thank you, President Cheng.

- Thank you, boss. - Cheers. Cheers. Cheers.

- Miss. - Miss!

If you're here, you need to relax and have some fun.

Don't touch me.