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Episode 16 Escape is shameful, but useful

Where is my phone?

You can't find it?

Get up.

You must be sitting on it.

You must be joking.

Where has it gone?

Xiaorou, your phone.

You're here to see Ding Xiaorou?

Yeah.

Isn't this Xiaorou's flat?

Yup.

This is Ding Xiaorou's flat.

Then what are doing...

I'm here to do some plumbing work.

Her pipes are broken.

You do plumbing work at night?

It's urgent to stop loss,

however early or late it might be.

My flat has been covered with water

owing to her broken pipes.

Out of guilt

and stinginess,

she decided to put me up for a few days.

Did she?

Xiaorou is staying at Sasa's place.

Don't worry.

Sasa's place.

No wonder Chi Xin said earlier

he couldn't reach you on the phone.

Are you...

The dress is so expensive.

Why did this

have to happen to me?

I must have lost it there.

Wait.

Come back.

Come back.

You're not gonna find it there now anyway.

Sit down.

Sit down and let me think.

What am I gonna do, then?

Wait a second.

OK.

It was Zheng Ze.

What did he say?

He said he knew your phone is missing.

And he found it.

He'll return it to you tomorrow.

Thank goodness.

But I still feel

a little sorry.

I didn't even say goodbye to him

before I left today.

Don't worry. Zheng Ze will never

blame you for anything.

Listen to me.

I know you suffered

too many setbacks,

but you'll do better

if you have a little more confidence

in yourself.

If you find it beyond your power,

I've got friends

at cosmetic surgery hospitals.

Should I introduce a surgeon to you?

Do I need any cosmetic surgeries?

Am I not the prettiest?

Am I the prettiest one in your eyes?

You're the prettiest one in my eyes.

Say it out loud.

The prettiest one.

=Why is the feeling of loving someone so amazing?=

=Maybe you put a spell on me.=

What an early bird!

=I am a popular girl,=

=but here's my number.=

=Call me, maybe you'll be close to me.=

=I just can't believe that=

=you're here.=

=I just want to make you stay.=

How strange.

=Now tell me tell me=

=we are into something.=

David. He is David.

I am so screwed.

Line up, guys.

The last one should come forward a little bit.

Stand in two lines.

Smooth down

your collars,

all right?

Keep up your spirit

to welcome our new director,

understand?

What a grand ceremony.

It's not your welcome ceremony.

I've reserved a spot for you.

Stand here.

It's about time.

We're all set now.

Whose takeaway is it?

He's coming.

Hello, everyone.

Let's meet our new director,

David.

Good morning, Director.

I believe you're surprised

to find that I am David.

But it doesn't matter.

I hope you'll have

open communication with me

just like before.

I've come to have a rough idea

of your characteristics

after working with you

for a short time.

So I'll take

your characteristics

into consideration

in our work arrangement

so that you can give full play

to your talent.

Brilliant.

Besides, we'll do away

with formalism,

boring regular meetings

and welcome ceremonies.

You're dismissed.

Thank you, Director.

Stay here for a minute, Ding Xiaorou.

Have a seat.

No, thanks.

What's the matter?

Standing helps with digestion.

It'll take a bit more time for me

to process all this information.

OK. Let's talk about work.

Our company's window display

needs renewing.

But we'll keep your Rainbow in the Snow Country.

Is that all?

There're two more things.

This is the latest issue

of "Fashion" magazine.

Take a look at it.

Is Snow your English name?

Our magazine once published

a show window titled “Rainbow in the Snow Country.”

I bet it was your idea.

Sister Jiang Yuan must have helped me.

Thank you. I almost forgot it.

Um, yesterday I unfortunately

got showered with wine,

so I didn't go there.

I'm sorry.

Never mind.

Is that everything?

Just don't call me David from now on.

Is it that hot?

So it turns out that Zheng Ze is David.

David is Zheng Ze.

Zheng Ze.

I know

that he must have gotten in through the backdoor.

It just never occurs to me

that his family owns this company.

I didn't make things difficult for him,

did I?

It's too late anyway.

No, it is not the case.

They say it's never too late to mend.

How are you gonna mend?

I'll be nice

to Ding Xiaorou.

It's about time to do so.

Come on. Have some water.

I'll go about my business.

Well done, Ding Xiaorou.

With this turn of events,

you've become a legend among us

Romance-free Team members.

Sister Mingzhu,

don't make fun of me.

I'm not making fun of you.

I heard Zheng Ze wants you

to meet his parents.

Do you know the meaning

of meeting parents?

It means that you're about to

marry into a wealthy family.

Alas,

I have to work hard

running this small shop.

You and Zheng are such a devoted couple.

He often comes to help you with your work,

massage your shoulders,

and prepare fruit for you.

I've been so touched

by your affection for each other.

He's got no money.

I'd ditch him

if he weren't good enough to me.

I was stunned for five seconds today

when he walked into the company

as David.

For a moment

I thought I didn't know him.

Was it like watching a romantic comedy?

It felt a bit weird.

I know

he's still Zheng Ze

and he'll treat me the same way as before.

We could go out

and have spicy hot pot again.

Many of the things we're doing

are mentioned in the agreement.

So I don't know

whether Zheng Ze did these things

just to abide by the agreement or not.

You need to have more confidence.

Sasa said so, too.

Perhaps you're right.

But I have to

warn you.

Zheng Ze surely lacks no admirers.

So many girls

scramble to be

his girlfriend. Trust me.

Now I remember

Chi Xin driving around

looking for you last night.

It was just a false alarm,

but it was a reminder nevertheless.

You do need to be careful

since you live alone.

Let's get started.

Mingzhu.

I need to get my computer.

OK.

Bye.

See you.

Bye.

At this hour,

he should have left.

This is my own flat.

Why am I acting stealthily?

Come on.

He really made himself at home.

He'll move more things in

if he's to put up here

for a few more days.

What are you doing here?

This is my flat.

Why can't I come back?

Why are you still here?

There's going to be construction work at my place,

I have to be there at three.

So I had a day off.

I'm glad to hear about the progress

of your house decoration.

Take it easy.

I'm going out

to work on my new case.

Your new case.

There's still time

to have some instant noodles, right?

You're such a big eater.

Tell me.

Did you pay for the stuff I prepared

by scanning QR codes these two days?

Unlike some people,

I always keep my word.

What's this smell?

It's my new recipe,

stir-fried instant noodles with garlic.

You want to try it?

Scan the QR code

if you're interested.

Go ahead.

What's the white stuff?

It's garlic.

I assure you the garlic tastes divine.

It's an ancestral recipe.

Don't tell me you hate garlic.

Yummy.

Yeah.

I've got something to tell you.

Zheng Ze came here yesterday

to return your phone.

Why don't you tell me earlier?

I saw you were busy just now,

so I didn't tell you.

You should have

told me earlier.

What did you two talk about?

I told him the truth.

A straight foot is not afraid of a crooked shoe,

right?

I hope you explained everything.

I have explained it thoroughly.

But how well he could understand

is beyond my cognition.

Xiaorou.

Take care.

Thank you.

Wait for me.

Excuse me.

Excuse me.

Go ahead please, Xiaorou.

OK. Thank you.

My pleasure.

Are you all right, Xiaorou?

I'm OK.

Thank you.

Don't mention it.

Take care, Xiaorou.

That mannequin was quite heavy.

My arms still hurt now.

You're tired of hard work?

Then follow a good example

and hook up with a rich boy,

then you'll enjoy a life of ease.

Forget it.

I'm too plain-looking

and unsophisticated

to make that achievement.

But I don't think

Ding Xiaorou is a beauty.

Well,

the rich sometimes entertain

a change of taste.

Perhaps President Zheng

is fascinated by her uncouthness.

Hold your tongue.

She's got very strong backing now.

I heard she even stole

Lucy's thunder.

You mean the Snow Country window display?

I heard it from Lucy days ago.

Ding Xiaorou's got strong backing now.

It took her little effort

to arrange with the magazine.

I feel sorry for Lucy.

You're finally awake.

Are you feeling better now?

You were alive and kicking

when I left home this morning.

The doctor said you were poisoned by narcissus.

Narcissus poisoning?

Daffodil seeds look much like garlic.

Cases of daffodil ingestion

are reported every year.

How can you not tell

the seeds of narcissus from garlics?

What's this smell?

Stir-fried instant noodles with garlic.

What's the white stuff?

It's garlic.

I assure you the garlic tastes divine.

It's an ancestral recipe.

Don't tell me you hate garlic.

So that's the problem.

But your case isn't very serious.

I've got an operation to do,

I've got to go now.

Go ahead.

Call me immediately

if you don't feel well, alright?

What I've been through

since last night

feels like a dream.

It started with happiness

but ended in embarrassment.

Xiaorou.

Xiaorou.

Xiaorou.

Why are there only a few of them left?

Hello.

Boss.

Ding Xiaorou's got food poisoning.

What?

Help!

Let go of me. Help! Help!

Back off.

Help!

What's going on here?

Who the heck are you?

Don't... don't beat me.

I'm a huge fan of hers.

Why are you stalking her?

Don't get me wrong.

I came here after watching her show.

I had no choice.

I...

I want to have a girlfriend.

Please...

Please help me.

I know about your curse.

You're old enough to know better.

Curses don't exist.

Get the heck out of here.

Are you alright?

What's the matter?

The doctor advised me

to stay here today

for recuperation and observation.

What if that pervert comes back?

I'm not going back with you today.

I'll move out tomorrow

if my staying at your place

has caused you

pain and trouble.

Besides, I was the one

who bought the daffodil seeds.

Chi Xin, it wasn't your fault.

It was my own fault.

Do you remember

the pervert we ran into just now?

All this

is a warning

Heaven sent me.

I almost forgot

I'm not like them.

I am still that cursed girl,

who can never

get hold of happiness.

Perhaps what happened recently

was very unpleasant to you.

But do you remember

what you said?

There are many things in the world

that can be abandoned,

but the one thing we must hold fast to

is hope.

The so-called curse

is but psychological suggestions

you give yourself.

Like other girl, you've got

the right to pursue your dream

and happiness.

Sweetie.

What are you doing here?

Hi.

I have to go now.

Considering your sleep habits,

here's a gift for you.

Bye.

Bye.

Let's go.

Did Chi Xin send you

a pair of slippers?

He really is as straight as a ramrod.

All right, Sasa.

Just go home.

You don't need to keep me company.

You'll be fine on your own?

I've managed to cope with life

on my own all these years.

Of course I'll be fine.

I know you'll be fine.

But I don't want to see you

so independent all the time.

Go home already.

I'll bring you nice food tomorrow, OK?

Vegetable congee would be great.

OK.

Alright. Go home for a good rest.

Go ahead.

I'm leaving now.

Bye.

Call me if anything comes up, all right?

Go home for a good rest.

See you.

Bye.

Xiaorou.

Would she

be happier now

if you hadn't sent her

that invitation?

Instant noodles.

Sausages.

Six yuan.

Beer.

Beer.

Beer.

Beer.

Why did he drink

so much beer?

Was he helping me clear inventory before he moves out?

Beer again.

My dear Rou.

Sasa, you're here.

Are you hungry?

Here you are.

A perfect breakfast.

Thank you, Sasa.

Eat slowly.

The doctor told me this morning

that I can be discharged

if I'm doing all right.

No wonder you have such a good appetite.

Sasa, you've got excellent taste.

Your congee tastes so delicious.

Zheng Ze brought it here actually.

Zheng Ze was right.

He said you might refuse to have it

if he delivered it in person.

Where is he?

He's... he's left.

He called me early in the morning,

asking me to bring you

this stuff.

What's the matter?

Are you feeling

a bit awkward

now that he's revealed his real identity

and that he's become your superior?

Or did he

do something

that pissed you off?

I'm not mad at Zheng Ze.

I'm mad at myself.

Did she actually say that?

Thank you.

Perhaps she heard

some bad comments at the company.

Xiaorou is a vulnerable

and sensitive girl.

Don't blame her.

Of course I don't blame her.

You concealed your identity

so well.

You should be thankful

that she didn't suddenly fall asleep on the spot.

Don't be overdramatic.

Zheng Ze,

I want to ask you a question.

Go ahead.

Why do you like Xiaorou?

Sometimes it's just a feeling.

I couldn't get her out of my mind

after taking a glance at her.

You can call it love at first sight

or affection accumulated over time.

I know deep in my heart

that Xiaorou gave me this feeling

I've never had before.

Sasa,

thank you for helping me all the time.

I've got work to do at the company,

I've got to go now.

OK.

Zheng Ze.

Go for it.

Go for it.

Bye.

Bye.

Stop buying this useless stuff.

It's a waste of money.

Well,

you used to blame me for not giving you any gift.

And now you blame me for giving you a gift.

I prefer practical gifts.

Is this practical enough?

Why did you drop by

so early today?

Xin was absent today,

so I got to decide

when to get off work.

You look so smug.

You haven't had a meal today?

Harder.

OK.

Mingzhu.

Can I ask you a question?

Go ahead.

How do you girls tell

if a man has fallen in love

with some other woman?

Whom have you fallen in love with?

What a silly question!

I love you with my whole heart.

It's just a question for study.

Please answer me.

Normally speaking,

if a man falls in love

with a woman,

he'll be so possessive of the woman

that he'll want

to keep the woman in sight

to ensure her safety.

And if he discovers

that the woman has frequent contact

with other men,

he'll be extremely jealous and angry.

Let's suppose

a man drives around

looking for a girl after learning

that she could be in danger.

Has the man fallen for the girl?

I guess so.

We're done talking.

I need to go to the hospital.

The hospital? Did you get hurt?

It wasn't me. It was Xiaorou.

Xiaorou?

Sasa said

Xiaorou has got food poisoning.

She's all right now,

but as her bosom friend

and leader of the Romance-free Team,

I've got to visit her.

I don't think this precious opportunity

to take care of her

should be wasted on us.

Someone else may need it more.