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[Once Given Never Forgotten Ep17]

Can you take the hat off?

It makes your face even longer.

Can you take your chin

off the table?

It's not sanitary.

Miss Tang, here's your Happy Birthday Meal.

The gifts are Chibi Maruko-chan figures.

Thanks.

No problem.

Cute?

You know.

This place is great.

My parents took me here

when I was very little.

I've only been here once

but I remembered all these years.

You never talk about your parents.

What do they do?

They teach in college.

They are so nice to me.

So you're saying

you're not nice to them?

Nonsense.

I visit them all the time.

How old are they?

Xiang Yuqiu.

Today's my birthday.

Not their's.

Right.

See, you kept disrupting.

I'm not finished.

That day I made a decision.

What?

I decided to

come back here

when I'm older

and order the Happy Meal again.

Most importantly,

I will be with someone I love.

I have to say

you think about a lot as a kid.

You

pay attention to the wrong thing.

Right.

The point is, today's your birthday.

Happy Birthday.

Lianxin.

Hi.

What's this?

Nude chat?

No, I'm swimming.

I told you

I'd take a holiday.

Hi Lianxin, long time no see.

Have you eaten?

Hi Julia, long time no see.

It's midnight here.

Time for snacks.

Hey,

she's speaking Chinese every day.

More fluent than me now.

This place is heavenly.

Come join us.

I'm too busy with work,

I can't.

Enjoy yourselves.

We'll meet when you're back.

Okay.

You can go first.

Lianxin.

How's everything?

Be frank with me,

how are you?

To be frank,

not very well.

But I will be.

Shall I come over?

No.

You're not physically around,

but I see you every day.

So annoying.

Great.

Just look at my

gorgeous smile

whenever you're upset.

I'd rather smash my laptop.

I'm Chibi Maruko-chan.

Alright.

I'm six.

Okay, you are.

My grandpa is Sakura Tomosou.

Alright.

Why did you drink so much?

I have a...

Slow down.

You okay?

Xiang Yuqiu.

You know, right?

What?

I love you.

I love you.

So much.

I love you so much

that I

almost forget about myself.

Tang Shi.

Don't be like this, let's go home.

I'm not going home.

If I do,

I'd be too scared to say anything.

I remember

when we just met,

you were so nice to Lianxin.

So I thought,

maybe you'll be that nice to me one day.

But you won't take me

because of Luo Ting.

So I waited.

Then,

you said you had to look after Lianxin.

And I understood.

I kept waiting.

But it's been so many years.

Lianxin is a grown-up now.

She's not here.

But I'm still waiting.

It's been ten years.

How many ten years do I have?

How long do I have to wait?

Xiang Yuqiu.

What am I doing wrong?

Tell me.

I'll work on it. I'll work on anything.

Please.

Is it my problem?

Say something.

Don't be like this.

Don't just be quiet every time.

I'm begging you.

Say something, please.

What more do you want from me?

What am I doing wrong?

The number you have dialed is unanswered.

Please dial later.

Let me make a call.

Sorry.

The number you have dialed is unanswered.

Please dial later.

Hello, Mr. Lu.

Hi, and you are?

I'm Ms. Lian's assistant.

I called you.

Where's Miss Lian?

She's not coming.

She doesn't know I'm meeting you.

This is

our design proposal.

Is it okay?

It's good.

Great, you can have the design drawings.

Okay, I'll get the bill.

Thank you.

Really sorry

that I lied to you.

Lianxin doesn't want to do this.

So I took it upon myself

to come.

This auction is

so important to lian.com.

It's vital for us to

enter the domestic market.

Lianxin has been

so worried about this.

She's barely eating.

And I'm really worried.

I hope you could help.

Regarding the auction,

Miss Lian can talk to me herself.

It's not your decision, alright?

But the auction is tomorrow.

She's busy.

Please, Mr. Lu.

Help us out.

This house

stayed this way

all these years.

I feel older.

You're just married.

Not old.

Maybe it's just how I feel.

Once upon a time,

I stayed here too.

What's wrong?

Lianxin is back.

You met her?

No.

I overhead people talking about her website.

She's back three months ago.

I met her at

the orphanage.

And invited her home.

Why didn't you tell me?

I wanted to.

But you ended things so badly.

I didn't know if I should.

Plus,

you're with Tang Shi now.

What more do you want?

Tang Shi and I are friends.

Are you messing with me?

I am.

Let me tell you,

Lianxin didn't mention you once.

Tang Shi has been waiting for you for years.

Now she's your partner.

I don't want to bring

Lianxin into this.

Fine, forget it.

It's time for you to face it.

Just tell her

how you feel.

Hello?

What?

Okay, leave it. I'm coming.

I gotta go.

Yuqiu.

You hurt Lianxin

many years ago.

Please don't hurt Tang Shi too.

Hello?

Hello.

Where are you?

You went missing.

Make an appointment with iShang.

Today.

You agreed?

I have one condition though.

Alright, talk soon.

Great.

How did the stubborn mind

come around?

Work on

the design proposal.

Okay.

And send me the final version.

Okay.

Come with me.

I'm sorry.

You had the right idea,

but did the wrong this.

Bear it in mind.

You forgive me?

But you

have to deal with that Lu

if he creates any trouble.

What now?

The auction is tomorrow.

I've ironed the outfit for you.

Never mind.

Nothing we can do.

There'll be other ways.

One day,

they will invite us

for how strong we've become.

Let's go out then,

since we're not going.

And no need for diet.

You were on a diet?

Hi, your delivery.

Thank you.

Your seduction must have worked.

Let's go celebrate.

No limits for tonight.

Come.

My seduction?

But Mr. Lu is...

Excuse me.

Is this rocking horse for sale?

Sorry.

It's the owner's collection.

Not for sale.

Okay.

Thank you.

Next,

the stage is open

to all of you.

I'm going to sing.

Mutao.

Today is a big day.

I finally did something right

and made someone happy.

We met in Spain

when I was

too poor to afford food.

And was often mistaken for a beggar.

She didn't

have much money either,

but she bought me food anyway.

She took me onto her business too.

We spent some time

in Spain.

It was difficult,

but also precious.

There are things that

I never said out aloud.

But I know

you're my family.

Now I'm going to sing for you.

Thank you, Lianxin.

♫ Hey, I really miss you♫

♫ It started to rain again♫

♫ My eyes are dry and I feel like crying♫

Next is the 7th auction item.

[Charity Auction]

Designed by Xiang Yuqiu, a famous designer.

A floor lamp from the One collection.

Starting from 100,000 yuan.

Start.

100,000.

100,000.

120,000.

120,000.

Xiang Yuqiu? Sounds familiar.

Is this the same guy that

Luo Rui

mentioned?

160,000.

160,000.

160,000 going once.

160,000 going twice.

160,000...

200,000.

200,000.

200,000 for a lamp?

200,000 going once.

So single.

200,000 going twice.

210,000.

Lianxin.

What are you thinking?

This is just a lamp.

230,000.

240,000.

250,000.

250,000.

You can't lose

at this point.

250,000 going once.

300,000 for my pride, I don't think so.

300,000.

300,000.

300,000 going once.

300,000 going twice.

Sold.

Congratulations to Buyer No. 9.

This wraps the auction.

There will be a cocktail party afterwards.

Hope you enjoy it.

The food looks good.

That's all you care about.

Where's the big fish? Let's catch them.

Some potential clients over there.

Go ahead.

Me alone?

You want to stay my assistant forever?

Go. I'll support you if you fail.

Miss Lian.

Can I help you?

This is the confirmation letter of the sale of item No. 7.

What do you mean?

This is for you.

I don't think I know you.

Don't take it wrong, Miss Lian.

My client

over the phone asked me

to get the lamp

and gift it to you.

So please accept it.

Thank you.

It's nice here.

Make yourself at home.

Not bad. Everything looks good.

Thanks to the owner's taste.

You want

coffee or tea?

Coffee.

Pudding, two coffees.

Sure, sir.

Sit.

You're working with Huayu Media?

You know

being a freelancer

is not so easy.

So I

made my studio an affiliate of theirs.

And shoot commercials for them.

Right, I almost forgot.

You're a family man now.

Huge responsibility.

So hard not being able to play the field.

Thanks.

Cut it out.

You're just saying that.

You dare not.

But back in Spain

when I heard

you were getting married,

I couldn't believe it.

You loved Tang Shi so much.

I thought

it would last forever.

Who could say for sure about that?

The one you love

might not be the one for you.

Back to business,

I need you to make a concept clip for lian.com.

A concept clip?

I'm a photographer.

Not sure about making a video.

Consider it a challenge.

Fine.

Just send me your ideas.

I'll look into it.

It's a deal.

But

I need to warn you, our budget...

You know.

Sure.

I'll slash the price for you.

You...

You...

You...

What's the matter with you?

I told you.

See,

Mr. Xiang used to work for me.

Way before you came along.

You can't go in.

You, this is...

Annie, what's up?

This is Mr. Cheng and he wants to see Mr. Xiang

without an appointment.

You can go.

Alright.

Sir.

You need to make

an appointment.

You can talk to me if you like.

Mr. Xiang doesn't like to be

disturbed when working.

Not between him and me.

What disturbance?

He used to disturb me all the time.

When he worked for me...

I'm not talking to you.

Stop there.

What are you doing?

Tang Shi, what's going on?

- Mr. Cheng? - Xiang Yuqiu.

Finally.

She's about to

beat me up.

This is...

This is Mr. Cheng?

Yes.

This is...

Mr. Cheng.

I'm so sorry.

I'm Tang Shi.

I used to work at Huayu Media.

Huayu Media?

We worked with them.

Yeah.

How come you two are together?

No, no.

We're partners.

I see. I see.

After the dissolution,

I thought I'd never see you again.

How have you been?

See, I was his boss.

But now, you are

doing much better.

I need a favor.

Let's talk inside.

OK.

Let's go.

Pudding.

Hello, Mrs. Chen.

It's been very dry lately.

So I made him some soup.

Boss's a lucky man.

Where's Chen Qi?

He's out for a photoshoot.

It's gonna take a while.

With that model from Hong Kong again?

Not another fight, I hope.

Fight?

Yeah.

That girl is such a high-maintenance bitch.

Must be a slut too.

When Boss gave her a ride home,

her ex beat him up.

Shush.

What?

Nothing. Just go.

Ugh...

Mantou.

Come here.

Where's my lens?

On another camera.

Forgot to take it off yesterday.

Where's the soft lens?

In the studio. I'll fetch it.

But I need you for the lighting.

It's okay, I'll go.

I'm going anyway.

No, don't bother.

Let him go.

You can learn a lesson too.

I used to do this too.

It's fine.

I need to collect Chen Qi's dirty

laundry.

Mrs. Chen,

please

just take the blue camera bag.

Okay.

See you.

Bye.

Back to work.

Do it again.

Turn around. Your back is not as nice.

Come on.

Hi Ms. Tang.

Hi Ms. Tang.

I really hope

you can work 24/7,

so your hand will never recover.

Fresh green tea for you.

Check out my new design.

No need.

It must be perfect

since you made it.

No need to look.

What does Mr. Cheng need?

Wants to take advantage, huh?

Don't say that.

He helped me before.

Plus this is

really easy for me.

He just needed my name.

I never know you're so warm-hearted.

You know

what the media calls you?

What?

Ice-block, from Northeast China.

Tell them

to call me Ice-block from Siberia.

Sounds more exotic.

Reserve your time on the 3rd.

I've made plans with iShang.

We'll talk about the contract. Amazing, right?

What contract?

Don't play dumb with me.

You asked me to.

I said we can talk.

Doesn't mean

I'll sign the contract.

Geez.

What's the matter with you?

They've offered us the best

terms.

Said yes to everything.

It'll help the business.

What are you waiting for?

Ms. Tang.

I feel

if we were to sign

with an e-commerce platform,

we should find one

that agrees with our values.

Only Antoni Gaudí

agrees with your values.

And me.

You're not even close

to Antoni Gaudí.

Well.

You asked for an additional invitation

for iShang's party, for whom?

Hello, you alright?

Where are you? I'll go.

OK, wait for me.

Cheating?

How's that possible.

You're his best friend.

You should know.

Tell me.

Is it the model from Hong Kong?

Su Xiao,

Chen Qi never told me anything.

It can't be true.

You know him.

He will never do this.

Don't freak yourself out.

I'm not imagining this,

I have proof.

What proof?

Miss Tang.

Over here.

What are you doing here?

I...

I'm here for coffee.

Sorry, Miss Tang.

I dragged him

out of work for an emergency.

Sorry about that.

It's okay. He's a free man.

I'm not in charge.

I'll see you around.

Bye.

Su Xiao, why are we here?

You don't remember?

Is today some kind of anniversary?

It's our second anniversary.

Two years ago,

you proposed to me right here.

Of course I remember.

How can I not?

I was just kidding.

Take a photo for me then.

Sure.

Why don't you turn around？

The lighting isn't so good.

I'd like a photo of my back.

You'll blame me

if your face isn't in the shot.

Much better.

Smile.

Today's not our anniversary.

Chen Qi.

It's too late. Stay for the night.

No.

The sooner I get out,

the sooner you can start a new life.

Chen Qi.

Did you really love me,

even for just a day?

I don't know.

I do.

I know you've always loved her.

But

why did you marry me?

I'm sorry.

I don't want to hear that.

I thought

I'd moved on.

I love your smile. I love how kind and

caring you are.

I never wanted to lie to you.

I guess

I was so in love with her

that I can't recover from it.

You didn't lie to me.

You just hid it from me.

Chen Qi,

I don't need your incomplete love.

I don't need your sympathy.

Su Xiao.

Thank you

for being with me and taking care of me.

You're amazing.

I don't deserve you.

I've been an awful husband,

but I can't be an awful human being.

You can have the house.

My cards are in the drawer.

I don't want them.

Chen Qi, don't go.

Chen Qi.

Ma'am, these are the

shortlisted designers.

Leave it here.

OK.

Paisley.

I finally found you.

I reckoned things had been hectic for you

since I didn't get one call

for months.

It's so hard to find

a good designer who's easygoing.

The website isn't doing so well.

Always hard at the beginning.

But

you shouldn't focus on the designers only.

It's important to build

your own brand.

I know.

I'm working on a concept clip.

Have you seen Xiang Yuqiu?

I heard he's

As a designer,

he's pretty good.

Consider him.

I don't want to get involved with him.

If you have really moved on,

you'd consider

collaboration based on your actual needs

instead of ruling him out

irrationally.

Fine, you won.

I gotta go.

Take care.

Call me if you need anything.

Bye.

Ma'am, we sent the ideas over this morning.

But the studio said

Chen Qi hadn't been around for days.

They can't reach him

at home either.

When's the launch date

for the clip?

Within less than two weeks.

We really

need to hurry.

I see. You can go for now.

[Chen Qi]

Sorry.

The phone you are calling is powered off.

The phone you are calling is powered off.

Hello?