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Lady Boss, you're here.

The boss has been waiting for you.

How did he know that I am coming?

Come in.

It's a good piece of wood indeed.

But...

I don't want it.

-Sorry to disturb. -Not at all.

-You may take it back. -Why...

Ye!

What's wrong?

I got such a fright, Ye.

You're here.

You left your documents in the room.

I'm on my way to meet Lizi, so I brought them to you.

We meet again.

Why do you keep hovering around like an evil spirit?

That should be my line.

Don't misunderstand.

I was going to push her away.

Ye.

Didn't you just say that this is a good piece of wood?

But I said I didn't want it too.

Come, let's talk in the workshop.

-Ye, this spruce wood-- -He Yang, show the guest out.

Let me explain.

I know.

I've known you for some time.

I know what kind of person you are.

Besides, you're so professional.

I'll never misunderstand.

So you think it's because I'm being professional?

Yes.

And you know what kind of person Zhang Yilu is.

I won't get the wrong idea.

Don't worry.

Bei Erduo.

I'm not worried that you'll get the wrong idea.

I'm worried that you'll start thinking random things.

I know.

I won't.

You have so much self-discipline.

I won't worry.

Well, we'll talk later.

I'm off to meet Lizi.

See you at home.

I'll pick you up later.

That's not necessary.

I can go back on my own.

I'm off.

Lizi, you can't drink on an empty stomach.

It's fine.

I can only say the words clearly after I've had a drink.

Fine. You've had your drink.

Spill it out.

Erduo, if I were to say

that I'll quit from this show,

would you blame me?

Quit from the show?

Why?

We were able to get new sponsors for the second season

mainly because of Xing Zhen.

Xing Zhen and I do things so differently when it comes to work

and the direction we have for the show.

Also, our principles and bottom lines differ greatly from each other.

Yu Sheng is the boss.

He doesn't really have a choice when it comes to a lot of things.

If I were to back out,

it would save everyone a lot of troubles.

If you were to leave

and leave me alone,

I won't get in the show either.

You have to continue with the show!

And I think that

Ye Shuwei is treating you better now.

Both of you have a good show coming.

You should earn the money and go to Japan.

Achieve your dreams sooner.

Stop talking about me.

What about you?

Won't you discuss this with Mr. Yu again?

Haven't both of you been working together very well?

Do you know?

Before today,

I still harbored illusions about him.

I thought that at least we were on the same page when it comes to work.

But after today,

I feel as if I don't know him.

Erduo.

Why are people so fickle?

How can ideals and beliefs just change like that?

Do you know? When we first started out,

we were full of passion and confidence.

We wanted to create the best show that belongs to us alone.

But in the blink of an eye,

he chose the option

to earn money at the expense of ethics.

Erduo, tell me. Why are people so fickle?

My heart feels so heavy.

Hello.

Hello.

Please have the bill for the Tokyo Room put on my account.

Sure. One moment.

And please help me to call a designated driver.

Sure.

Lizi.

After hearing what you said, I'm really hesitant to continue with it.

Don't hesitate.

You must participate in this show and win the prize money!

This is all I can do

for you at the moment.

Along the way, get married and live a happy life.

Why are you talking about me again?

I am here solely to hear you rant today.

Erduo, remember this.

If you meet someone that you like,

you must carefully determine your feelings and that of the other party.

Don't leave it ambiguous.

Don't hesitate.

Take a step forward when you should.

If he likes you, he will take 99 steps to meet you.

So you're not intending to take a step?

Even if I were to take 99 steps now, I think it'll be useless.

We're headed in different directions.

If you face any problems in the show, you must tell me.

I can still take care of you.

Where are you off to?

I'm going to puke out all my hard feelings.

Then, I'll start anew.

Good morning!

Good morning.

I'm off to the recording studio.

I'm off to the workshop.

See you in the afternoon.

You...

I would like to resign.

You're not a kid. Don't act on impulse.

You've known me for so long. Since when have I acted impulsively?

Aren't you acting on impulse right now?

If you refuse to work together with Xing Zhen,

I can arrange another program for you.

That won't be necessary.

I've made up my mind.

I'm just here to inform you.

I'm leaving now.

If you need to go for social occasions in the future,

try to avoid drinking.

No one will care for you when you get hungover the next day.

"It's always the same!

If you're not sick of it, we are!"

"Exactly. You don't even mean what you say."

"Are you even my friends?"

-"No." -"No."

"You!"

Erduo, go back early and rest.

Youyou, take Erduo out.

Okay.

Mo Yu, you still have a monologue. Finish it.

Here, have a glass of hot water.

Thank you.

You should have just taken a day off.

Why did you force yourself to come?

I didn't dare to take a day off.

I caused a delay for everyone previously.

How are you, Erduo?

Do you feel better?

Mo Yu, I feel much better.

I just have a backache and feel weak.

I'm sorry.

That's normal.

I feel weak during that time of the month too.

A woman

has to go through so much pain in life!

Who has to go through pain?

You brought so many good food.

Why are you here?

I was passing by, so I'm here to encourage everyone.

I think you're here to encourage someone.

Le Tian, thank you.

It was on the way.

Eat up, everyone. There's a lot.

Thank you, Le Tian.

I haven't had cake in a while.

This cake is delicious.

Tell me. You're being so courteous.

What's the catch?

What catch are you talking about?

Someone has already rejected me.

Le Tian...

Have more cake.

I was wrong.

Why do you look so pale today?

I'll send you back.

It's fine. I'll just take the bus back.

Erduo, just let Le Tian send you back.

You're not feeling well after all.

Where do you feel unwell?

Do you want to go to the hospital?

It's useless for her to go to the hospital.

Just take her home and boil some brown sugar with water for her.

Come, I'll take you home.

I'll go back first then.

Go with him.

-Be careful on the road. -Okay.

I can walk on my own. You don't have to hold me.

Why not?

You almost missed your step!

I didn't see it clearly. It was too dark.

You really don't have to hold me.

No way. I'm just considering your safety.

Le Tian, if you continue to act like that,

we won't even be able to be friends.

Ms. Bei,

don't overthink it.

This is how I treat all my friends.

Just treat me as a friend now.

Please allow me to send my friend, Ms. Bei Erduo, home.

Let go of her.

Why are you here too?

I was passing by.

What's wrong?

Where did you feel unwell?

I'm fine. I just need to go home and lie down.

Thank you.

I'll take it from here.

I'll take her home.

Don't mention it. I'm happy to do it.

But you seem to be very free, Ye.

No matter how busy I am, I'll have time to send her home.

Let's go.

Le Tian, we're going back now.

Thank you.

Let's go.

Are you done with makeup?

Do you feel better?

I'm completely fine now.

If you feel unwell, don't force yourself.

Who did your makeup?

Is there a problem?

No problem. It's just too thick.

Help her remove it.

We're filming.

Once the spotlight shines on her, it'll all be gone.

We can't do like the normal daily makeup.

Who said that she needs a red lip and blush for the camera?

Isn't it too exaggerated?

It has to go accordingly to an individual's features too.

I know her better.

Lighten her foundation a little.

And remove the blush and lipstick.

Sorry to trouble you.

Help her make the adjustments.

Let's go.

All right, both of you.

We'll now film a segment where you're living at home.

You can brush your teeth to warm up a little.

And sit over there for breakfast.

All right. We'll go through it once.

Get ready,

and start.

Okay, when brushing your teeth,

the guy can help the girl squeeze out some toothpaste.

This will make the two of you seem even closer.

Let's have breakfast.

That's right!

Feed each other.

-Pour some milk. -Do you want some more?

All right. Stop!

Great. We will start filming now.

Okay, everyone, get ready. We're going to start filming!

Mr. Yu?

You're at the set too?

I had you come here to film the promotional video.

Of course, I had to come too.

Otherwise, I'm not sure what this young man

will come up with on the set.

That's true.

If something were to happen,

only you can get through to him.

Mr. Yu, do you think Lizi is facing some problems at work lately?

Regarding this season for the show, she--

You've known each other since you were young, right?

We're very close.

And our parents know each other very well too.

Actually, Lizi seems unconcerned on the outside,

but she's very thoughtful in everything she does.

Sometimes, she even worries too much.

But she's definitely not a petty person.

When you hang out with her, you'll feel very comfortable.

I feel that she's being too careful.

That causes her ideas to be overly conservative.

So she doesn't dare to freely explore many options.

She's cautious because she's serious about her job.

If you put it that way,

that makes sense too.

Then what about outside of work?

Mr. Yu, what aspect outside of work are you asking about?

You can directly ask her.

She should be willing to tell you.

You should go look for the makeup artist.

Your fake lashes are about to come off.

For this segment, we'll film some of your daily activities.

We won't record the audio.

Just act as you normally do.

Relax.

Listen out for my cue.

For example, who should look at whom, or hold hands.

Just like what you normally do at home.

Relax as much as you can.

Do you understand?

How about this? Let's go barefoot for this shot.

Take off your shoes. We'll take this shot of you barefooted.

When I give you the cue, just act accordingly.

You must remember one point.

Don't look at the camera.

As long as you don't look at the camera,

we won't have any issue, and I'll just keep going, okay?

All right. Attention, everyone! We're starting!

Okay! Get ready!

The camera is up!

Start!

The guy holds the girl's hand.

Right, put your other hand on the girl's shoulder.

Just hold her lightly.

Okay, both of you look at each other.

Right. Just do some chitchat.

Just like how you normally do at home.

Did you sleep well last night?

I always sleep well.

It looks like you're running out of topics.

You must find it more interesting to chat with Yu Sheng.

How do you compare?

I'm not familiar with Mr. Yu at all.

Really?

Then how could you chat with him on this bench

for 7 minutes and 32 seconds?

Okay. Good.

Both of you are in a good state.

It's very natural.

Okay, both of you stand up now.

Let's change a scenario.

Okay, lady, lift your foot up,

and give the guy a kiss.

Stand on tiptoe.

You need to lean forward and kiss him!

You don't seem tall enough.

You can kiss me this way.

Come on.

Hey, what are you shy about?

Isn't it just a kiss on the cheek?

Close your eyes.

Close it.

Come closer.

Turn to your right.

As it turned out, it's faster when I do it.

-You don't have to thank me. -You--

It's no big deal.

All right. Stop! Done!

Well done.

Hello, Mom. What is it?

Erduo, where are you?

Are you busy now?

I just finished the filming for the promotional video.

Come back quickly then.

I was packing the cupboard, and I accidentally fell.

I'd been putting it off all day, but now it hurts when I move.

Come back and go to the doctor with me.

All right. You don't move now.

-I'll be back soon. -Okay.

Erduo, don't panic.

Ms. Zhang came over and helped me get onto the couch.

I'm just resting there, not moving at all. I'm fine.

Be careful on the road.

Okay, don't worry.

You must be careful.

What happened to your mom?

My mom said she fell when she was moving the things.

She hurt her leg and can't move it now.

I have to rush back.

I'll drive you there.

Thank you.

Mom, what happened?

-It hurts! -Ma'am.

Ye is here too?

-Don't move it! -Okay.

-I won't touch it. -Be careful.

Ma'am, I think you hurt your ankle.

We have to go to the hospital.

-Let's go. -Go to the hospital?

-Let's go. -Let's go to the hospital.

It hurts too much.

I'll help you. Come.

You'll help me?

Ma'am, I'll carry you on my back.

That's not necessary.

I can do it.

I can still move and jump.

Ma'am.

Get on. It's fine.

All right then. I'm sorry.

-Be careful. -Then...

Oh, no. It's going to be tiring.

Sorry. If I knew such a day would come, I would've tried to lose weight.

-Let's go. -I'm sorry.

Slowly.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Slowly.

Erduo, go with your mom for the checkup.

Pass me the documents. I'll settle the paperwork.

It's in the outermost of the bag.

Here. Thank you.

-Thank you. -It's okay.

Is she still getting checked?

GUANGDONG MEDICAL INSTITUTION GENERAL RECORD

The doctor suspects that it's an ankle fracture.

They need to take an x-ray first.

Has her blood pressure been normal in her medical report these two years?

I never heard her mention anything about her blood pressure.

I've been getting her to go for a regular checkup these two years.

She just kept giving me excuses saying that she knows her body best.

This time, let's get her to do a full body checkup then.

Don't worry about the expenses.

We'll talk about it next time.

I'll return the money to you once I have it.

Ye Shuwei.

Thank you.

I'm making a phone call. I'll be right back.

-Hello? -Hello?

Uncle Shuwei,

I've sent the promotional video of you and Erduo to your inbox.

Okay. What are you doing?

I'm having a meal with a client. We're discussing a project.

With Tang Li?

No. I'm with XIng Zhen.

Do you start liking any girl

if you spend most of your time with her?

Ye Shuwei, is this really you?

I can't believe I just heard you say that.

What's wrong?

After all this time, you want to discuss with me about women?

I'm just giving you a piece of advice.

If you like her, tell her.

If you don't, don't show her too much concern outside of work

or display your so-called gentlemanly charm.

Are you giving me this advice as Erduo's boyfriend?

It doesn't need to be so complicated.

I'm using my status as your elder to give you a heads-up.

What's wrong with him today?

It's even better than I expected.

The video editors really do have a magic touch.

Do they?

Don't you feel that there are many details that come across as unnatural?

Which details?

For example, the way you look at me,

and your expression when talking to me all seem very distant.

You should immerse yourself more in the role.

Do I?

I think...

it was okay.

Yu Sheng said when we film the next episode,

there will be another promotional video.

It's for drumming up enthusiasm.

To make it more natural next time,

we should practice a little more beforehand.

Sure, no problem.

How should we practice?

Firstly, there's a problem with the way we address each other.

Stop calling me by my full name.

Then what should I call you?

Anything. Whatever you'd like to.

As long as it's not my full name.

Then should I call you

Shuwei?

When you call me that,

you need to put a little more feeling into it.

Right now, it feels like

we're unfamiliar with each other.

It feels like you're calling a stranger.

Shuwei!

A little better.

I think you can be a little warmer.

There's no warmth in your voice at all right now.

Shuwei.

I've got it.

The problem is with the last syllable.

Don't cut it off too quickly.

"Don't cut it off too quickly"?

Colloquially speaking,

don't articulate your words too clearly. This isn't a broadcast.

Shuwei.

Erduo.

Did you just call me Erduo?

Isn't that your name?

Why does it feel so different from how other people call it?

What?

Nothing.

What do we practice next?

We have to exchange a secret.

Exchange a secret?

Just a secret.

So that when others ask us about it,

we'll have the correct answers ready in advance.

But I don't seem to have any secrets that can't be told.

It's not really that hard.

It could be anything.

For example,

whom have you liked before?

That will do too.

Does a childhood crush count?

Any others?

In high school? University?

How is that possible?

Oh, I do!

There's one.

Who is it?

Allen!

I think the electrical circuit tripped.

It's fine, Ye Shuwei, don't be afraid.

I'll look for a candle now.

Just wait here.

I found it.

Is it better now?

It's fine.

Why don't we continue?

Just talk about something else, so you won't feel scared.

Okay.

The Allen that you said you liked...

Who is he?

Is he your friend?

He's a composer.

A lot of major anime productions use his compositions.

-Do you want to hear some of his songs? -No need.

You speak so highly of him.

It must be exaggerated.

My dear Allen

is the best composer in the world!

The queue of people wanting him to compose music

is long enough to circle Tiananmen Square a few times.

Maybe he's a homebody.

Even if he's a homebody,

he must be the one like Hijikata Toshizo!

So you find him dashing and cool?

Have you seen him before?

I haven't.

My dear Allen is so low profile.

I tried to look him up, but that required the skills of an FBI.

You describe him as such a perfect person.

You're setting yourself up for disappointment.

Setting myself up for disappointment?

That'll be only because I didn't describe him as perfect enough.

All right. The lights are back on.

I'm off to bed. I can't be bothered to talk to you.

How dare you criticize my dear Allen?

Good night!

Ms. Tang, why are you here?

-You-- -Don't misunderstand.

I went out with Mr. Yu for a social occasion.

Mr. Yu drank too much, so I sent him back.

I have something to discuss with him.

Please come in. I'll call him.

Ms. Tang, I brewed a honey drink.

When Mr. Yu is feeling better, please have him to drink it.

I'll leave Mr. Yu in your care then.

Lizi.

Where's Xing Zhen?

Wasn't she the one who sent me back?

She left.

You didn't pick up any of my calls, so I came to check on you.

Thank you. You know me best.

Don't thank me. Xing Zhen brewed that.

You--

I came to discuss something regarding Erduo.

I hope that on account of the many years we worked together,

you'll watch over her on my behalf in the show.

Erduo is both my guest and my friend.

-I'll definitely watch over her. -Okay. That's good then.

I wanted to tell you, Lizi.

Don't think so badly of Xing Zhen.

She's doing this for the company too.

If it wasn't for the sponsorship that she secured,

the second season might not have been possible.

So both of you are perfect partners now?

Can you not mix work and personal matters?

Am I not?

We have no business relationship anymore.

I'm here to talk about personal matters.

You said there's nothing between both of you.

Then what about us?

Other than our relationship at work, do we have any other relationship?

It's been so many years.

I thought our relationship had developed naturally.

If I'm the one who overthought the matters, I'm sorry.

I'm telling you officially now.

I like you.

What about you?

Subtitle translation by Danielle