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Love can only last for 18 months

while marriage is for a lifetime.

I don't believe that

unstable hormones

can construct

a stable legal relationship.

I need to get married

because I can't afford

to stay single.

I'm very busy with work

and I don't have time to date.

It's the same for Yang Hua.

He just wants to get married without dating.

We really hit it off

and it's only logical that we get married.

Do you have any other questions?

Son,

since when

do you want to get married without dating?

I thought you didn't want to get married.

Mom,

I didn't want to get married

before I met Counselor Qin.

But after I met her, I…

A marriage without love

is unstable.

You're ruining yourself.

Mom,

Feelings can be nurtured.

Yang Hua and I have the same

life philosophies.

I think the best relationship

starts with superficial attraction,

is sustained by moral quality,

and is harmonized by life philosophies.

If we have the same philosophy on life,

we won't have any conflicts in the future.

That's the most advantageous condition

to nurture our feeling for each other.

Besides, you just said

that I'm outstanding.

If someone so outstanding

marries Yang Hua,

do you still have more issues about that?

Haven't you been

rushing him to get married?

I just want my son

to get married earlier.

But he has to find

a decent girl from a good family.

Judging from what you said,

can I interpret it as

Yang Hua is allowed to get married.

But he's not the one to decide

whether the girl is decent

or whether they are right for each other.

It's you who make the decision.

No, I don't mean that.

Son,

I don't oppose you getting married.

I just wish you would

find the right girl

who you truly love.

I mean you no harm.

You have to listen.

Mom, I think

she is very suitable for me.

You can't.

With her half-hearted and frivolous attitude

towards marriage,

you'll get a divorce sooner or later

even if you get married.

Besides,

we never have

any history of divorces in our family.

No, I don't agree.

You keep saying

you just want him to have a happy marriage.

But have you ever considered

how he really feels?

When Yang Hua didn't want to get married,

you keep forcing him to go on blind dates.

Now that he wants to get married,

you're obstructing us in every possible way.

What's wrong with being single?

What's wrong with getting married?

What's wrong with getting a divorce?

Do you care about

how other people look at you and your son

or how he really feels?

As a mother,

you should give him

your utmost understanding

and tolerance

to avoid harm caused by

social prejudice

rather than being an opposition to him

and hurt him with that prejudice.

Son, let's go home.

I will never force you to get married

or go on blind dates.

I won't say a word

even if you stay single for the rest of your life.

Let's go.

Son.

Let's go home.

Mom.

I'll say one last thing.

I hope this is the first

and also the last time

that we communicate this way.

I don't want you

to come to my workplace

without notifying me in advance

and discuss anything about me

with my coworkers.

People like you

have no respect for elders

or your superiors.

I won't come again even if you beg me.

Let's go, Son.

Let's go home.

Let's go.

No, no.

Here, this way.

You should go home first.

What?

You're not going home with me?

I have some urgent business to take care of.

I'll go home right after I finish it.

Well, promise me

you'll come home.

I'll believe you

if you promise me.

I'll cook something nice for you tonight.

Got it, Mom.

Go on.

Be careful.

You have to come home.

Bye, Mom.

Excuse me, let me through.

You… Didn't you leave?

Where's your office?

That way.

Qianqian,

why didn't you answer your phone?

Don't push me.

Don't push. Don't push.

Don't push.

What are you looking at?

What's there to see?

Qianqian,

give me the latest information

on inheritance tax.

Okay.

Why?

Why must you

pressure me physically

and also give me such

an emotional blow.

What a sweet couple you are!

My heart is throbbing.

How awkward

is it for single people

like us?

Let's go.

Let's watch for a bit longer.

Let's go.

What's going on?

Have I been single for too long

that a little bit of sunshine

is enough for my heart to blossom?

However,

it's been a long time

since I felt like I'm being loved.

Do you have other shoes?

Yes.

Don't wear high heels so often

or go barefoot at home all the time.

Got it.

Thank you.

My mom…

I want to apologize for my mom today.

I hope she didn't cause you any trouble.

It's alright.

I came back in time.

The trouble is still

not that big.

You go first.

You go ahead.

I will talk to my mom

when I go home today.

What do you want to say?

I do have something

to discuss with you.

But now it's not a good time.

I'll tell you when we get home.

Okay, we'll talk at home.

Counselor Qin,

I don't know whether

you're a good lawyer.

But I'm sure about

one thing.

You do have the eloquence

to be a good lawyer.

I deserve that comment.

We'll talk at home.

Okay.

Oh God, he's so charming.

Hey, Qiao.

I've got

a confusing problem

and I can't wrap my mind around it.

Can you help me organize my train of thought?

Under what condition

will you hide the fact that

you're already married from your mom?

I won't hide that from her.

I'm already getting older.

Let's say…

Let's say you've been married for almost two years.

You are a perfect match

in terms of appearance and income.

You even had a child together.

But you still kept it from your mom.

Why?

Why?

Why?

Why are you

asking me that?

There's no answer for it.

For example,

who do you think I will save first

if my mom and my wife

fall into the lake at the same time?

But if your mom

didn't know that you're married,

she kept forcing you to go on blind dates.

Will you go?

No. Are you done yet?

But what if you did go?

Well, let me tell you,

if something like that happens

either

I'm doing it to smooth things over with my mom

or

I have a mistress out there.

You mean,

whether you want to smooth things over

or have a mistress,

your marriage isn't

as perfect as it appears,

right?

That's right.

Got it.

If Yang Hua is a fake bachelor,

Qin Shi's perfect marriage

is just an illusion.

Either Yang Hua

has a skeleton in the closet,

which makes him have to hide the fact that he's married.

Or,

he's a two-timer.

If Yang Hua

is truly single…

Oh, my God.

If Yang Hua is truly single,

then Qin Shi…

isn't married at all!

You're lying.

Well done.

Welcome to dine here.

Babe,

is this place really expensive?

No.

To celebrate my regained freedom,

we have to eat an expensive meal.

Actually, I'm happy

to eat from a street vendor

as long as we're together.

Why don't we eat somewhere else?

My little angel is so kind.

But I must let you

enjoy these worldly delights

if you're with me.

This one, and this one, leave them out.

Give me an order of

everything else.

Just a moment, please.

These are all your favorites.

Spare rib and kelp soup.

Look at how happy your dad is

knowing that you're coming home.

He made a big feast.

Taste this,

stewed pork in brown sauce.

Home-cooked meals are the best.

You're right.

Eat some more.

Look at you,

you've only moved out for a few days

and you already lost so much weight.

It hurts me to see that.

Come on,

eat some more.

Yang, let's eat.

After dinner,

go get our son's luggage home.

He's really moving back home?

What about Qin?

Let's eat.

Why did you mention an irrelevant outsider?

Mom, Dad,

I made you worry about me

for the past few days.

I apologize to both of you.

A fight between mother and son

is no big deal.

A lot has happened

during this time

and I've gained a lot of insights.

I was too selfish in the past.

I've established my happiness

upon your selfless devotion to me.

I've been enjoying your care

while ignoring

your emotional needs.

I was crying for freedom

while relying on the convenience

you've provided.

I shouldn't do that.

While I lived with Qin Shi,

I've discovered she has

many qualities that I don't possess.

She's courageous,

independent, and responsible.

Most importantly,

she has the courage

to face difficulties.

Son,

why are you saying that?

Mom,

it's really impolite

for you to show up

at Qin Shi's workplace all of a sudden.

You said you need to take care of something.

Did you go to.

Qin Shi's law firm?

As an outstanding career woman,

Qin Shi already needs to

face many difficulties

from the start.

I don't want her to

suffer any criticism and blame

for being with me.

That's not fair to her.

Son…

Mom, I know

you love me very much.

But Qin Shi is also

someone else's beloved child.

You can't hurt someone else

and judge her parents

just because you love me.

She shouldn't be responsible

for the problems in her parents' marriage.

I… It was just

a slip of tongue.

But Son, I'm telling you,

family environment can really

affect someone.

But it didn't stop her

from becoming an excellent lawyer.

On the contrary, I believe

her parents did a great job

in educating her.

Mom,

even if I don't marry Qin Shi,

I don't plan to move home anymore.

I want to live independently.

I'm almost 30 years old.

A man should be independent at the age of thirty.

I should learn to

be responsible for my own life.

Son,

didn't we agree that

you'll move back home

and I won't pressure you anymore?

Good.

Son, you're right.

Just for that,

let's make an exception today.

Let's have a drink.

Why are you meddling?

Who's meddling?

You're the one who

caused this problem.

Hurry,

go get that good liquor

I've been saving.

I'll have a nice drink

with my son today.

Have you gone mad?

We're saving that liquor for our son's wedding.

I want to drink it today.

Can't I be happy today?

Go on.

Just go on.

Go get it.

Hurry up.

You just lost your mind.

Son,

you're absolutely right.

Son,

I wouldn't be

as happy if you

listened to your mom

and

moved back home.

I am so delighted

and glad to hear

what you said today.

Although my son

doesn't have a job, and

likes to stay at home

and keep a turtle as a pet,

he's not a good-for-nothing.

He's a responsible man.

Just for that,

I want to have a drink with you.

Son,

though I don't know Counselor Qin

very well,

there's such

a drastic change in you

after spending merely

a few days with her.

I think

she is something.

She's incredible.

As for getting married,

you don't need to rush, right?

If there's a chance,

you can keep dating,

right?

Come on.

Let's have another drink.

Eat something.

Sir,

if mobile payment

isn't convenient for you,

we also accept credit cards.

Just a moment.

Honey,

can you

pay the check for me first?

Something seems to be wrong with my phone

and I can't scan the code.

Did you forget your password?

No,

it must be an update issue.

So it went wrong.

Just pay it for me first.

But…

I don't know if I have enough

to pay for it.

You should pay 7,480.

That's so expensive.

It's okay.

Just pay with your card.

Don't worry about it.

I have a spare phone in my car.

I'll pay you back later.

Just swipe it.

It's okay. Swipe it.

7,480?

That's right.

Why does it taking so long?

What's wrong?

Let me go in there first.

You have no idea what I…

Let me in!

No, you can't come in here, Wenyu.

Why?

Mom called us

and told us not to take you in.

Go home now.

No way, Sister-in-Law.

You're adding insult

to injury too?

Alright,

tell my brother to come out.

I'll talk to him.

Your brother is working on a project in the study.

I would never disturb him.

Listen to me,

go home now.

Wait. Wait.

Sister-in-Law,

this is all part of Meimei's scheme!

Aren't you trying to

drive me up the wall?

It's not that we don't want to help you.

Your brother was very angry

over this.

You know I get nervous

when your brother gets angry.

Please do me a favor.

No, Sister-in-Law…

I…

Wait,

Sister-in-Law, I…

Fine, fine.

Sister-in-Law,

how about this?

Can you lend me some money?

I…

I don't have any money on me.

I took a cab here

and I haven't even paid the cab fee yet.

The driver is still waiting for me downstairs.

Can you lend me some money?

Alright, fine.

Wait right here.

Just leave the door open.

No, no, no.

I'll shut it.

What is this?

Thank you, Sister-in-Law.

Just four hundred?

Four hundred.

Give me more.

Go home now. If you…

Fine,

Sister-in-Law,

you're all ganging up on me.

Depend on your parents at home.

Rely on your friends outside.

I might not have much else.

But I have a lot of friends.

Why are you stopping me?

It's not that I don't want you here.

You saw it last time.

I did help you.

But what did I get?

Your wife and your sister

almost destroyed this place.

I will never offend

your wife again.

It's alright. I'll be there this time.

What are you afraid of?

What are you doing, Hu Peng?

For the sake of

our friendship,

I'm begging you.

Please give me a break.

Fine,

what a friend.

Bro,

stop sulking.

Go home and apologize to your wife.

Life must go on.

Hello.

What are you doing?

I'm going to sleep.

Let me tell you something.

My phone is about to die.

Can I

spend the night at your place?

I don't mean anything by it.

I can just sleep on the sofa.

I'm a gentleman. What are you afraid of?

It's true.

You're the only one who's concerned about me.

Yes.

Do you have an extra charging cable?

Thank you.

Son,

are you okay?

I'm fine.

Are you sure?

Dad, I'm leaving now.

Be careful on your way back.

Stay safe.

That little rascal,

he can't hold his liquor.

Can't hold his liquor.

Can't hold his liquor.

Do you need something?

Did you drink?

A little bit.

I…

I told you I have something to discuss with you.

Are you sober now?

I'm fine.

You…

Did you convince your parents?

Yes.

What's your plan for the future?

I'll move out as soon as possible.

I'm not rushing you.

You can stay here

for as long as you want.

As for me…

As for me,

there's a change of plan.

I was about to

tell them you're leaving the country

according to our plan.

But you might not be able to leave just yet.

There's

a gathering for our firm's partners tomorrow.

They invited me.

That's why I have to bring you along.

So,

can you

help me again tomorrow?

I mean it.

I promise it'll be the last time.

Are you listening?

You asked me to go to a partner gathering

with you tomorrow.

Are you okay with that?

I have a question for you.

You asked me

to keep the Lowe & Magnolia matter

confidential.

Is it because your law firm

is involved in that 25 million liability?

Don't pull a long face.

Just think of it as paying for a lesson.

Even if you don't know

our boss lady's abilities,

you should trust the competence of the chief counsel.

Counselor Qin is brilliant indeed.

The chief counsel sure is unlike everyone else.

You managed to

get 25 million back so soon?

I didn't expect Magnolia Corp.

to agree without hesitation.

Alright,

I'll buy you coffee later.

You're rather generous.

I can explain

that matter to you

slowly.

You…

I'm sorry.

I need to take a shower first.

I've drunk much.

I'll talk to you after I take a shower.

I think

I've seen Li Dai somewhere before.

You…

What are you doing?

You scared me.

I… I'm appreciating you.

I'm appreciating

the most wonderful woman in the world.

I'm gasping in admiration

about the miraculous feat of the Creator

for creating such a perfect woman.

How lucky

I am

to become your husband.

Stop that.

Don't be cheesy when you're drunk.

That's enough.

I… I mean it from the bottom of my heart.

I can't control myself, you know?

My dear wife,

how lucky I am

to be living with you

for so many years!

You're exactly the same

since the day we met,

demure, beautiful,

and your face remains the same despite the passing of time.

Alright, Honey.

It is a bit…

My Darling, here's my heartfelt compliment…

Alright, alright.

Go to sleep.

Good night.

Good night.

Good night. Go to sleep.

Go to sleep.

Good night.

I'll shut the door for you.

Geez.

Son,

do not inherit

your dad's bad habits.

You're such

a tough person.

It's already past 11 o'clock.

Life is evanescent.

Time is limited.

Though our bodies are imperfect

and fragile,

they are the only thing

in the world

that can carry our souls.

You must be kind to it.

Otherwise, it will be a waste

of our God-given talent and beauty.

Okay.

I…I'm drunk.

I…

I…

I still have work to do.

No, you don't want to do it.

I'm not sleepy yet.

No. You are sleepy.

I don't want to sleep.

Yes, you do.

I…

Did you know

you were drop-dead gorgeous

the first time I met you?

I was marveling

at the miracle of the Creator.

Dewy air outside the window.

Flower grave under the night sky.

Spring comes and goes, leaving no trace.

But a dream of sorrow.

Good night, My Girl.

Good night, My Girl.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Wait, wait,

drink this first.

What is this?

Don't ask.

Just gulp it down. Trust me.

This is a hangover cure,

my secret recipe.

It's specific to handle hangovers like yours.

How is it?

Do you feel much better?

I think I have an upset stomach.

An upset stomach?

I'll go get you some more.

No, that's okay.

I feel better now.

Alright,

wash up and get dressed.

We're leaving in half an hour.

Where are we going? It's Saturday.

To my boss's house.

You agreed yesterday.

You did mention that

to me yesterday.

But I haven't agreed yet.

Besides, you didn't answer my question yet.

Did you ask me a question?

You told me to keep

the Lowe & Magnolia matter confidential.

Is it because your law firm

is involved with that 25 million

liability?

Did you ask me that?

I did.

I don't think so.

I did.

No, you didn't.

Anyway, I asked.

Can you tell me why

you want to ask that question?

You keep saying

you're a good lawyer.

So, I've always

thought of you as a good lawyer too.

I just want to know,

did you take back

the 25 million from

the Lowe & Magnolia

to defend the interest of your law firm?

If there's a conflict of interest between

your law firm and a large group of people,

what would you do

as a good lawyer?

First of all,

the 25 million liability

doesn't exist.

If we assume there is

a liability like that.

I would certainly take our law firm's side.

Because that's about my professional ethics

and responsibility.

I'm not wrong to do that.

If there's a debt dispute,

I'm not obligated to

remind other assumed creditors.

Besides,

our law firm might

get involved in a conflict of interest

with them.

Therefore…

Alright, say no more.

Are you happy

with my answer?

Counselor Qin,

I really can't accompany you.

I don't feel well. I need to go to the hospital.

How can you do that?

I've already answered your question.

You don't keep your words.

Counselor Qin,

a good lawyer

can't just be measured

by right or wrong.

Why are you

holding me to your moral standard?

Are you trying to say I'm selfish?

If your so-called

assumed creditors

are a bunch of ordinary people.

They each

invested their hard-earned money

in this company.

In the end,

you covered up the truth

to protect your interest.

By the time all their money goes down the drain,

will you still

consider yourself a good lawyer?

Sorry,

I think I am.

All investments come with risks.

You should've thought of the risk of

losing all your money

when you were attracted by the high profitability.

And you studied finance too.

Don't you have any risk awareness at all?

If it's laid, it's played.

It must be your

hopeless compassion

that you're just

an ordinary shareholder now.

Xinhua Bio-Tech is down by 8%.

Wait.

12%,

16%.

What's going on?

30%...

Alright.

Sell out Xinhua Bio-Tech now.

The competitor just

launched a new product.

Their company is worth nothing now.

Sell it all!

Hurry! Hurry!

Hurry!

You're right.

You didn't do anything wrong.

You can go get changed

and come with me to my boss's house now.

I don't think

I agreed to your request.

Did you know

you were drop-dead gorgeous

the first time I met you?

Good night, My Girl.

Good night, Baby.

That sweet words

are so romantic.

I want to hear that every day.

Should I set it as my

ringtone?

Is this the last time you ask for my help?

Yes.

I just have to smile

and cooperate, right?

You don't even have to smile.

Just act aloof like

you always do.

Do I have to delete that voice recording?

I really want to keep it.

Fine, I'll delete it.

By the way,

give me your hand.

Perfect.

We can leave now.

Hi,

Yihui.

Hi, James.

It's been a long time.

Hello, Ms. Tang.

Don't call me Ms. Tang.

Don't be a stranger.

Just call me Yihui

like Qin Shi.

This is… a gift

from us.

We know each other so well.

Why are you being so polite?

Thank you.

I've been looking

at your exterior design when I came in.

Go take a look inside.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Fang and Shen are already here.

They are here too?

Everyone here is a candidate.

Tao and his girlfriend

will be here later as well.

What a fierce competition.

What did you think?

Everyone, look who's here?

I don't have to introduce Qin Shi.

This is her husband Yang Hua.

These are all the backbones of.

Honesty & Prudence.

Why are they here?

How would I know?

Why are they here?

I don't know what is Jin thinking.

I have to keep greeting the guests out there.

Do you need help?

This is your stage today.

Put on a good show.

Jin,

take care of them for me.

Mr. Jin.

Make yourselves at home.

I'll be there after this round.

Fang and Counselor Chen

just passed by.

Fang is an attorney in the Criminal Department.

He's my competitor.

Counselor Chen is a partner.

Jin Chen, who just greeted us,

is our boss.

Next to him is Counselor Ma.

The one dealing cards is Shen.

What are you looking at?

I just think

there's no point in wasting

so much energy and money

on this.

You weren't loud enough.

They didn't hear you.

Why don't you say that again?

Mr. Jin.

Mr. Yang,

I've heard so much about you.

Hello.

What's wrong?

Qin Shi,

your husband

doesn't look very well.

This dummy got drunk last night.

I understand.

What a coincidence.

I just happen to have aged dark tea from 1982.

Dark tea is the best for hangovers.

Yihui,

make a pot of

the dark tea Yan brought last time.

Okay, sure.

Drink it in the garden.

Okay.

Let's go, Mr. Yang.

Ma,

let's go have some tea.

Sure.

Let's go.