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[Unexpected Falling]

[Episode 2]

Less gossiping, more working.

Get ready.

We have a business trip in a few days.

Sure. Where are we going?

[HLZH Consulting]

So? Did you manage to contact the person?

Where did you find this piece of trash?

Why?

He's an alumnus of our high school and was the classmate

of Xu Youning.

What do you mean by he's a piece of trash?

He's cocky and arrogant.

That's not being a piece of trash.

Elites are always like this.

He was Youning's classmate?

I couldn't recall anything.

You paid attention to no one except for Xu Youning.

Oh, I think I can jog your memory with this thing.

What thing?

Do you remember the 5,000-word love letter

someone posted on the bulletin board when we were

in Grade 11?

It got the entire school's attention.

I remember.

Yan told me Gao Jun wrote it.

Although the name on the love letter was smeared,

it was believed to come from Gao Jun.

He also tore the love letter on the bulletin board away.

When Gao Jun was in high school, he was quite chubby

and was a loner.

That incident traumatized him a lot.

Even until his graduation, he hardly talked

to his classmates.

Yan only recently knew that he had become a lawyer.

And he's famous now.

So?

What did he say?

Is this case winnable?

I don't want to retain him.

Why not?

I don't like him.

Ruan Zhenzhen, are you serious?

We're running out of time.

I finally found you a decent lawyer.

You don't like him...

You don't like him,

but does it matter?

As long as he's competent, you pay no mind to his attitude.

[Chopard]

Hi, miss.

How may I help?

Mr. Xu has fine taste.

This is a classic watch from our brand.

It suits you.

When did he place the order?

January before the Chinese New Year.

He specifically pre-ordered this watch.

You're lucky that it arrived today.

Mrs. Xu.

As this is an expensive piece, we require your identity card

and please leave your contact too.

Show me the dossiers.

[Loan Agreement]

Mrs. Xu?

Mrs. Xu?

[Ruan Zhenzhen]

Mrs. Xu.

Your birthday is around the corner.

So this isn't just a Valentine's gift but also

a birthday present.

Here you go, Mrs. Xu.

You have a loving husband.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

[Mr. Gao Jun]

[Ruan Zhenzhen]

Hello.

Hi, Mr. Gao.

I left the documents in the restaurant.

Did you see them?

They are here.

Where are you? I'll come to you.

I'm busy now.

Wait for me in Tianyuan Hotel.

Hello?

[Ruan Zhenzhen]

Oh my god!

A BMW hit me.

A BMW hit me!

Look at me.

A BMW hit me.

I'm in pain.

Oh, my.

My bone is broken. I can't move.

You can't move?

Yes, my bone is broken.

It hurts!

He can't even move now.

Come out

- and have a look at least. - A BMW hit me!

His leg is broken. He can't move now.

You...

But this doesn't prove anything.

Come out.

You have to explain everything.

I...

I was scared.

Well...

I...

Perhaps, you...

This is not right.

The rich can get away with anything.

I'm done with this, dude.

I might actually get run over one day.

I'll be done for.

Let's get another job.

What job?

Look at us.

What else can we do?

I have a friend working in something finance industry.

Finance?

Yes.

Thanks, mister.

Okay. Got it.

Hello?

Mr. Gao.

Do you think it's funny?

Sorry, I was occupied.

I'll be in the hotel soon.

Please wait for a moment.

Okay.

I'll wait for you in the lobby.

Sorry.

I was with a client to sign a contract.

It took longer than expected.

Have a seat. Let's talk.

Do you have other plans tonight?

I called Yan this afternoon.

I did not go to Yan.

Allow me to apologize for this noon.

I did not mean to offend you.

I take your case seriously.

However, I need your cooperation too.

Tell me the truth.

Can you?

Mr. Gao, you must be mistaken.

First of all,

I did not complain to Yan.

I don't see a need to do that because I'm not close to him.

Secondly, you're a busy man.

Don't let my case bother you.

Thank you.

Are you sure?

The only lawyer who can win your case is me.

Bye.

Don't purchase luxury goods with your bank card.

It could be used as evidence.

Thank you for your reminder.

Xu Youning, it's for you.

[Unknown Number]

Xu You...

Hi. Who's speaking?

It's me.

Save my number.

Mr. Gao, what can I help?

I suddenly have a question for you.

Yes?

Xu Youning did not leave anything pertinent to the loan.

Is that right?

I'm certain that I was very clear about it yesterday.

I don't need...

Everything has been deleted?

Including messages, call history, WeChat history, etc.

There was nothing on the phone.

Is that right?

He always did this?

What do you want?

If he simply wished to conceal his debt,

he didn't have to go to such lengths.

He deleted all the messages.

Perhaps,

he was hiding something else too?

Mr. Gao.

I don't know what you're insinuating.

Are you free? Let's talk in person.

Mr. Gao.

Sorry, I'm late.

I came early.

It's a secluded place, so I came to show you the way.

Let's go.

Mr. Gao.

You mentioned

that you didn't want to work for acquaintances.

Yes, I did say that.

We're not acquaintances, are we?

I don't have the money for your retainer fee.

I know.

The bank has seized your house and frozen your account.

Why are you helping me then?

We're not acquaintances,

so you don't owe me any favor.

I have no money to pay the retainer fee,

so you'll gain nothing from this.

Why are you wasting your time and energy?

Also, Mr. Gao.

You were cold to me yesterday.

But today, you're keen and warm.

Why?

Ruan Zhenzhen.

Xu Youning took all your trust away, didn't he?

Yes.

I did say

I do not like working for acquaintances.

I also know you're penniless now.

You have nothing.

But we live in a society of networks.

Everyone is part of it.

I help you so that you will owe me a favor.

Is there a problem?

I owe you a favor?

Not necessarily you.

It could be Yan's or Su Wen's.

They might owe me a favor and I can make use of it.

Ruan Zhenzhen.

It's good to be cautious.

But when you doubt and turn everything down...

Especially when you doubt

all the kindness extended towards you.

That is unwise.

What do you want to drink?

Hi, what would you like to order?

Iced Americano.

Make it two.

Okay. Have a seat.

I know how you must be feeling now,

but I still want to tell you

that not everyone harbors a hidden agenda.

And not everyone fusses about their losses and gains

whenever they start a new endeavor.

Let's get back to your case.

Other than wanting you to owe me a favor,

I also find this case

rather interesting.

Now, no need to guess my motive.

In your situation,

there's literally nothing I can gain out of you.

I suppose I'm a cynic.

I have to see a client this afternoon.

Let's get down to business.

Xu Youning cleared his phone data.

Other than concealing his debt,

what else could it be, in your opinion?

I don't want my husband to be wrongly accused.

Whether he had any extramarital affairs or not,

as his wife,

I know the answer to it very well.

Sorry.

As an attorney,

I often see this kind of scenario.

You have the documents with you?

Come in.

Mr. Fang.

I need to tell you something.

The formal notice from the inspection team has arrived.

They will be here tomorrow afternoon.

Who will you send to accompany them?

Who are they?

I did check.

The company found a consulting firm from Guangzhou

called HLZH.

You'll go.

I still have something to do.

Okay.

As for the standard...

Just follow the company's protocol.

Don't overshoot it.

Okay.

I'll get it done now.

Okay.

You have thought about what I told you yesterday?

Yes.

Xu Youning's position will be yours in the future.

However,

you have to deal with his mess too.

Understood?

Right. Thank you, Mr. Qiu.

Don't let me down.

I'll handle

the rest for you.

There's something.

Yes.

[Loan Agreement] [Account Holder: Xia Xinliang]

Do you recognize any of the recipient accounts

on the Loan Agreement?

No.

Other than your bank card, several accounts

have been used more than once.

For example, Li Mingyang's, Zhao Li's,

and

Xia Xinliang's.

They are the accounts Xu Youning knew very well.

Or I should say he controlled these accounts.

Have you tried

contacting those people?

I thought about it, but I don't know where to start.

Youning's phone does not have their contacts.

I asked the bank, but they can't give me the clients' info.

Leaking the clients' info is against the law.

You need a lawyer to get a court order from the tribunal

before the bank can divulge the info you seek.

Can you get the court order for me then?

You can't get it that easily.

For example, if you want to sue

all the account holders here,

you first need to file the case.

At the moment, even if you want to sue them,

you lack evidence.

The court will not entertain you.

Be patient.

Take it step by step.

You're careless.

The creditor sues you, but you never checked

those who received the money.

You're set up to fail.

Want to get some air?

I need to find a way to locate those recipients.

And then, we'll ask them why Xu Youning

took such a huge loan and put the money in their accounts.

But where do we start?

Nanzhou is not huge per se.

Our social circle can only be that big.

It's comprised of people we know

either from our daily life or from our workplaces.

If there's a connection, then it can never

be a random stranger.

There must be a clue somewhere.

Xu Youning borrowed so much money.

He must have accounting records.

He couldn't possibly keep everything in his brain.

Have you gone through his belongings?

I checked our house.

No accounting records whatsoever.

And his office?

You should take a look.

You might be able to find something.

As for the hearing,

prepare your statement of defense first.

Hi.

Hi, Mr. Shen.

I see.

I'll go

to Xu Youning's office to pack up on Monday then.

Okay.

Thank you.

Do you have hard copies of these?

You can keep them.

I have everything.

Okay.

When I'm free, I'll run through them in detail.

Perhaps I could find something we missed.

To prevent someone from thinking

that I have a secret agenda,

I won't handle this case formally.

I won't go to court with you either.

If there's anything, just call me.

If something comes up in my mind,

I'll let you know too.

We won't sign anything?

Can you pay the retainer fee?

How much?

You're owing me a favor already.

It might as well be a huge one.

Don't you agree?

[Separately Management]

[Fund Management]

[Sales Strategy] All right. This room it is.

Here?

Yes.

Make sure it's upright.

Okay.

[Closed Deals Data Compendium]

[Separately Management]

Why are you standing there?

I heard some noise from inside.

Listen.

You must have misheard.

Stop making things up.

Mr. Youning just passed away.

This is spooky.

Let's go.

But this is weird.

I...

Come on, let's go.

A black men's key pouch.

I got Youning that the morning of the incident.

I can't find it now.

Everything the police found on the scene is in the box.

If you can't find it in the box, then I have no idea.

I don't recall seeing any key pouch.

Impossible. It must be somewhere.

I saw him leave with it in the morning.

It's fine if he lost his keys.

Xu Youning's office must have spare keys.

If you go there, I'm sure they'll open the door for you.

Wait here.

Hurry up.

Your classmate can lie.

Finance company?

It's more like a debt-collecting company.

Right.

Hurry.

But...

Hurry up now.

Go.

Piku! ♪ Leather trousers

What now?

Look.

We...

What should we do?

Get rid of it.

Get the toolbox.

Dude.

The quality of this wheel clamp is better than ours.

I...

Dummy.

Bring the clamp here.

Bring the clamp here.

We'll just clamp this one then.

Done.

What are you doing?

The tire is deflating.

Run!

You're welcome!

They recommended me one restaurant.

It's good, apparently.

I'll bring you there.

Excuse me.

Thank you.

Have you booked a hotel?

I'll let you know when I'm there.

Please place your luggage in the compartment above your head

or under the seat in front of you.

Ma'am, please fasten your seat belt.

I have it. It's in the suitcase.

When the seat belt light is on,

make sure you have fastened the seat belt.

This is the brow liner I mentioned.

I'll send you the link.

Mr. Songrong.

Can I get out?

Sure.

To prevent any accidents,

keep your seat belt fastened when you're seated.

Thank you.

In the rare instance of decompression,

oxygen masks will be dropped automatically.

[Su Wen: Mr. Gao, are you still in Nanzhou?]

[Gao Jun: Yes.]

[Su Wen: Free tonight? Let's meet up.]

Hello?

Hey, Mr. Gao.

Sorry.

Did I bother you?

Not at all.

You're in Nanzhou?

I'm on the plane.

I'll be there before dinner and that's why I want to know

if you're free for a dinner tonight.

We can invite Yan too.

To discuss Ruan Zhenzhen's case?

Don't bring her up, please.

She's obstinate.

She got on my nerves earlier on.

I hope she didn't upset you.

She's fine.

Please don't mind her if she did something

that ticks you off.

I apologize on her behalf.

She's a kind person, but she lacks social skills.

She's not diplomatic

and it's often hard to have a conversation with her.

I have seen her identity card.

Today is her birthday.

Is that why you're flying here?

No.

I have some other business too.

Do you want to eat with Ruan Zhenzhen tonight then?

You said you wanted to have dinner with me.

Let's forget about Yan.

Yan has a strict wife and he won't be able to make it.

Why don't we celebrate Ruan Zhenzhen's birthday together?

Don't let her spend her birthday alone.

Sure.

All right.

Sir.

Please fasten your seat belt.

Okay.

Ma'am.

The plane will take off soon.

Please switch off your phone and return to your seat.

Ma'am.

Please return to your seat.

Okay?

In a second.

Hi, I'd like to order a cake.

Nothing too huge.

But enough for three people.

Those bastards

are pissing me off.

One wheel is not enough.

They just had to clamp two wheels.

Idiots.

Do they have too many clamps?

Thank you so much.

They can clamp it if they want.

If I didn't want to pack Youning's stuff in his workplace,

I wouldn't need this car anyway.

Why they only asked you to pack his stuff now?

No idea.

Maybe they were busy

during the Chinese New Year.

Gang.

Will you ever lie to Yu?

Did you ever lie to Yu?

What's the matter, Zhenzhen?

In what circumstance

will you clear your phone data?

Your messages, your call history,

and WeChat chat history.

All of them.

Zhenzhen, I believe

selling the clamps can give us some money.

Do you want them? If not, I'll take them away.

I'm asking you a question, Gang.

In what circumstance will you clear your phone data?

Zhenzhen, is this about Youning's phone?

Zhenzhen.

Sometimes, it's not about deception.

Maybe he just didn't want unnecessary quarrels.

I don't think he lied to you.

You two were together for many years.

You know him very well, don't you?

As for the debt,

I think he just didn't want you to worry.

Zhenzhen, you have never met a true liar.

They would possess several phones.

Sell the clamps then.

Thank you so much.

Don't sweat it, Zhenzhen.

Oh, right.

Should I come with you?

I'm free this morning.

Ma is manning the stall for me.

No need.

Okay.

Yu is in the office too.

Just call her if you need anything.

Wait, Zhenzhen.

Zhenzhen, Yu just bought this, but she left it in the car.

Put it in your bag just in case.

It's very strong.

Just a bit on the eyes and the aggressor will be blind.

Come on, take it.

No need.

Zhenzhen.

Better safe than sorry.

Okay.

I'm here. I'm going up now.

[Scan Here]

[Visitor Passageway]

♪ I opened my eyes, but I'm unwilling to wake up ♪

♪ The dream you appeared in was like a shooting star ♪

♪ Out of reach, your ephemeral silhouette ♪

♪ I knew it was a trap ♪

♪ But I let the cold lie harden my heart ♪

♪ Believing it to be your selfless warning ♪

♪ I try so hard to prove ♪

♪ Holding your hand is my response ♪

♪ Only realizing after suffering ♪

♪ Happiness is in the past ♪

♪ The outcome is covered in mud ♪

♪ Forgive my stubbornness ♪

♪ The tears will never pretend to be calm ♪

♪ The familiar past scenario ♪

♪ The plot you weaved repeats itself again ♪

♪ Destroying my unattainable yearning ♪

♪ Whirling incessantly in my head ♪

♪ Giving up what is fair for you ♪

♪ To piece together the fragmented conviction ♪

♪ I listen with my heart ♪

♪ The night breeze strokes the wind chimes ♪

♪ Swaying, struggling to fly ♪

♪ Like a dragonfly with broken wings ♪

♪ Only then realizing, love is not a movie ♪

♪ You won't win by taking it too seriously ♪

♪ I will remember the promise I made to myself ♪

♪ My promise ♪