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What's wrong?

Where's the steering wheel?

Have you seen my steering wheel?

Where's your steering wheel?

I need to drive home.

I need the steering wheel to do that.

-Where's my steering wheel? -The wheel is right in front of you.

Just reach out.

Do you see it? It's right in front of you.

-Yes, right there. -Here it is.

Hold it and you can drive.

I know how to drive.

There are 22 of them for you to ogle at.

Are you satisfied?

Yes, very satisfied.

Just as I expected.

We were tricked yet again.

They promised muscular hunks,

brimming with passion and enthusiasm.

This is what we get.

What is wrong with them?

-They won't even let us go to the gym. -Exactly.

I can't stand overweening husbands.

Who's your husband?

I'm talking about Mr. Ling.

Actually, you don't deny being the future Mrs. Ling.

In fact, you even look forward to it.

What about your man?

The one-month period is almost up.

This isn't like you at all, Feifei.

Look! Goal!

Goal!

Goal!

Goal!

What are they doing?

GANGDONG POLICE STATION

Sorry, guys. It was just a misunderstanding.

It was a total misunderstanding.

Did you use to train?

Not really.

We could spar sometime.

This matter has been resolved.

You are all free to go.

Let's go.

Boss.

I'm hurt.

I need Feifei to treat my injury.

Come on.

Let's go home.

Let's go.

Are you okay?

I'm fine if you're fine.

Ling Yizhou.

There's a question I've been meaning to ask you.

Ask away.

Why me?

In Feifei's words,

you're handsome, come from a good family and you're devoted.

You must be what a lot of women find to be the perfect husband.

Really?

Mumu, do you think I am the perfect husband?

You nearly changed the subject on me again.

You haven't answered me yet.

Okay.

So you're asking me

why I chose you instead of somebody else?

I just think that in most people's eyes,

I'm not the best choice for you.

On an emotional level,

I won't cling to you like a helpless bird.

On a professional level,

I'm not even remotely qualified to join forces with you.

Our meeting was purely by accident.

You could have refused to help me.

Yet, you chose to use an engagement contract

to tighten the ties between us.

After that,

whether it was acting like a couple

or taking part in a reality show,

you gave your full cooperation.

You could have terminated the contract, but you chose to continue it.

From a businessman's perspective,

I can't see any benefit you might gain from this.

How amazing.

You're gaining strong business acumen.

You're right.

But what you've seen is just the tip of the iceberg.

Let me put it this way.

If you say that our engagement contract was a scheme,

I wouldn't deny it.

Come on. Over here.

Why did you take me away? What about them?

You're worried about them?

Boss is with Ms. Xia.

They will be fine.

I'm worried about Xia Lin.

Worried about Ms. Xia?

Didn't you see how Boss protected her today?

Do you think she would be in danger?

You should worry about me instead.

I'm in pain.

How could you be injured?

You didn't even fight.

I was hugging you the entire afternoon.

You were just taking advantage of me.

I want every day to be like today.

I want to protect you.

Even if I don't get physical.

As for why I don't want to terminate the contract,

it's because of my ultimate goal

which is what you're asking about.

What do I stand to gain from this agreement?

The greatest value in this agreement is making you fall for me.

The submerged part of the iceberg that you don't see...

is that I like you.

I want to be with you.

If that is your objective,

then don't I hold all the power?

Ms. Xia.

The duration of the contract is explicitly defined in the agreement.

All right.

Then I unilaterally declare the engagement contract terminated.

I should warn you.

A unilateral termination is considered a breach of contract.

You will have to pay a penalty.

Mr. Ling, that's a miscalculation on your part.

Do you dare to come with me?

I don't see why not.

Where are we going?

You'll see.

Feifei.

Doesn't it look like we're in matching couples outfits?

In that case,

I'm wearing couples outfits just like everybody else in the stadium.

I have that many love rivals?

You don't have any love rivals!

You're the only one.

Look. The weather is so nice.

GANGDONG MUNICIPAL CIVIL AFFAIRS BUREAU

MARRIAGE REGISTRATION OFFICE

Here.

This is it.

Mumu, why are we here?

We have to end the engagement contract before we can get married.

Since the engagement was your scheme, then I'll help you succeed.

As far as I'm concerned, marriage is a gamble.

Dare to take a chance?

Yes.

So long as you're not what's at stake,

I'll bet anything.

Good.

Once we're married, there's no letting go.

Mr. Ling, from now on,

please take care of me.

What nonsense are you talking about?

The office is closed at this hour.

How can we get married?

Let's come back tomorrow.

Then we'll sit here until morning

and wait for the doors to open.

All right.

We'll sit until morning.

Okay.

I'll have someone bring my household register book.

Mumu.

We need to find a place to display these.

MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE

Right here.

It's such an important document.

Isn't it careless to leave them out here?

How so?

I want this to be the first thing that people see

when they come through that door.

You're mine.

I still don't think it's a good idea.

What if you change your mind or have regrets one day?

If you hide or throw them, I'll be on the losing end of the deal.

No way. I'm keeping them safe.

All right,

whatever you want.

We haven't slept all night.

Time for bed?

Yes, we need to sleep.

But before that,

there's something important we have to do.

What is it?

Come. I'll show you.

Look.

Mumu, what are these?

I should congratulate you on being reinstated at work.

These are gifts for you. Do you like them?

Of course I do.

There are so many though.

Mumu.

Thanks for thinking of me when you burn through money.

Congratulations, Mr. Ling.

I have you covered for two years' worth of ties.

Do ties have a special meaning?

We're officially married

and you're mine now.

I have to keep you tied to me.

Two years isn't enough.

These aren't enough.

I want a lifetime of ties from you.

You wish.

What?

Wake up.

You've been sleeping for a long time.

This isn't fair.

Why do you wake up so early?

I can't help it.

You can blame me.

Are you Pidan?

Have you vented enough yet?

It's my turn now.

Wait!

Don't you have to go to work?

What work?

The boss needs to rest.

What's the matter?

Are you sure your grandma will like this outfit?

It won't matter

as long as I like it.

I have a mirror.

You're already pretty.

I know.

Grandma.

Mumu, I finally got to meet you.

I'm sorry, Grandma.

I should have come to visit you sooner.

What a nice child you are.

You're a good girl.

Grandma, Mumu brought a gift for you.

Mumu, don't bring gifts next time.

Just bring yourself.

It's only proper.

I don't know what you like so I bought some tonics for you.

I hope you'll like them.

I'm sure I will.

I'll like anything you bring.

Mumu.

Have you been working especially hard lately?

You look a bit tired.

Grandma, that's not it.

It's my fault you're tired, isn't it?

Mumu,

women mustn't exhaust themselves

or they will turn haggard.

Women should be pampered.

Leave all the work to the men.

Mumu, come with me to the study.

I'll show you Yizhou's childhood photos.

-I want to come too. -Come.

You'll see your husband's childhood photos

and nobody else's.

Yizhou lived here before he went abroad.

I'm the one who raised him

and I've spoiled him.

These are full of Yizhou's photos.

Look.

He was one year old.

Isn't he cute?

This one was impressive.

This was the first time he won a fight at school.

He made me take a photo of his victory.

-He was overbearing even as a child. -Aren't these so precious?

Grandma, what's this photo?

Yizhou tore it up.

He tore off his mom's photo.

Is this--

Don't touch me.

What are you doing here?

Leave.

Yizhou, I don't have any other intentions.

I just came to visit you.

Mrs. Nan.

Are you aware that I hate you?

I know.

So please stop pretending to be a good mom.

I'm not your son.

Yizhou, don't be like this.

I know you hate me,

but I've missed you all these years.

I wanted to see you,

but you know that your dad and I--

Please drop the act!

Let me guess.

Is the Nan family going bankrupt?

They can't support you?

Or have you found true love yet again and going to elope?

Yizhou!

Don't speak like that to guests.

Okay.

Mother.

I came to visit you.

Mrs. Nan.

Look around this big house.

There is an abundance of flowers.

Your bouquet is rather gaudy.

It doesn't fit the decor.

Say what you want to say and then you can leave.

Let my family enjoy dinner in peace.

Why are you still standing here?

Leave.

Yizhou.

I did come to ask for your help.

Our company is in trouble.

I wanted to ask if my husband can take part

in Lingshi Group's foreign collaborations.

I knew it.

Are you thinking of paving the way for your son, Nan Jintian?

What do you think?

No, you think too much.

We just want to collaborate.

The two of them don't know that I came to see you.

I really have to hand it to you.

Have you forgotten what you've done?

What right do you have to be standing here?

Get out.

Leave!

Yizhou,

didn't you say that you wanted to look at the photos?

Come, let's go.

The door is over there.

Hello.

Hello.

I am Xia Lin, Ling Yizhou's fiancée.

Xia Lin? I know you.

I've watched your dramas.

They were good.

I am Ling Yizhou's mom.

Hello.

I'm delighted that you and Yizhou are together.

Right.

This is my favorite.

Take it.

No, Mrs. Nan. This is too precious.

I can't accept it.

It's okay. Take it.

Yizhou is in a bad mood today.

I should leave.

Mrs. Nan!

Mrs. Nan!

Mrs. Nan!

This is such an expensive bangle. I cannot accept it.

Moreover, with the situation as it is today,

I really cannot take it.

Xia Lin.

Can you talk to Yizhou for me?

I know he can't let go of his resentment toward me

and I won't ask him to forgive me.

I just hope that he can understand

I'm not as heartless as he believes.

What difference does it make?

Ask yourself this.

All these years,

have you ever shown him your love?

In the beginning,

I tried calling him,

but his dad would either hang up

or change the number.

Later on,

I tried sending gifts.

They were probably thrown away.

Did you try reaching out to him later?

Even after his dad passed away,

you never contacted him.

So do you have the same opinion as Yizhou?

Mrs. Nan.

It's all in the past now.

Staying away isn't a bad thing.

It's just that assigning blame after the fact is pointless.

Since everybody has been doing well,

it's best not to disrupt the current state of things.

No matter what reason you might have,

reopening old wounds

would be cruel.

Linlin.

I hope you'll allow me to call you Linlin.

You're still young.

You don't understand the pain that one experiences

when faced with a dilemma

and forced to choose one over the other.

You are free to make your choice.

Since you chose love over responsibility,

you shouldn't hold out hope for a shred of empathy from him.

I respect Ling Yizhou's decision.

Nobody can force him into doing what he doesn't want to do.

Thank you, Mumu.

For what?

Thank you for taking my side.

Of course.

You didn't do anything wrong.

You're the one who was hurt.

Do you think I'm too stubborn or cold-blooded?

Ling Yizhou.

You don't need to reflect on yourself.

Injury inflicted by family cuts the deepest.

If I were in your shoes,

I might have reacted even more strongly than you did.

Reconciling with family

is both the simplest and the most difficult thing to do.

Chu Yan and I are in the same boat.

Chu Yan is an example of the first half of that description.

As for me...

I always thought the latter half applied to me.

But none of that matters anymore.

Because I have you.

You just have to make peace with yourself.

Even if the most difficult half applies to you,

I will fill in the simplest half for you.

We're almost home.

Chu Yan.

-Ms. Jiang. -I heard the news.

Really?

I guess everybody knows that

I'm going to take over the family business.

Congratulations.

I guess I'll be seeing you in the financial news.

Given my wisdom and intelligence, that's for sure.

Please look after Xia Lin from now on.

She's a budding star.

Mr. Ling is looking out for her,

but I'm sure she will still encounter many troubles.

Don't worry.

I'll take care of her.

I can't believe this is the last drama you'll be working on with Xia Lin.

I thought you two would end up together.

I know you like her.

But sometimes, it's just not meant to be.

Yes, even though I met Xia Lin first,

but she fell for Ling Yizhou.

Yes.

That's fated.

Even so,

you still have a chance since they're not married yet.

I didn't expect that to come from you.

I can tell you that

my love is based on respect for the other person.

Since Xia Lin has made her choice,

I will respect her decision.

I once thought I loved her.

But after she and Ling Yizhou got together,

I realized my feelings turned into well-wishes.

If the two of them are happy together...

I'll be happy.

I can rest assured then.

I wouldn't want Xia Lin to be caught in a love triangle.

Were you testing me?

Well, even if you don't believe me, you should have faith in Xia Lin.

She's not an unfaithful woman.

I wish you success in your career.

You too.

-Bye. -Bye.

Yushi, where are the bandages?

What happened?

Why were you so careless? Let me see.

I'm not a kid anymore. Don't treat me like one.

Yushi, were you looking through my phone again?

I'm just concerned about you. Who's Xia Lin?

None of your business!

Jeez.

TINA'S KITCHEN

So...

As far as I know,

you only have one live broadcast job left.

You don't have any dramas,

commercials, or endorsements lined up.

It won't be long

before everybody will forget you.

In less than a year,

everybody will have no clue who Zhen Baohui is.

Just tell me what you wanted to see me for.

I can help you take back what was once yours.

You?

Aren't you Xia Lin's manager?

Ms. Zhen,

not everything is as it seems.

Xia Lin's live broadcast is from 2:20 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

You have ten minutes to work your magic on Ling Yizhou

and then you will get back everything that was once yours.

He won't stay with me for that long.

Just mention the agreement with Xia Lin.

He will be interested.

Agreement?

What agreement?

Don't ask so many questions.

Just do as I say.

Chu Yan, has it started yet?

I just arrived.

Relax. It's not a big deal.

Don't put pressure on yourself.

If this doesn't work out, we have other options.

Do you think I haven't seen our accounts?

Given the current state of our company,

they're the only business willing to sit down and have a talk with us.

I know how important this deal is.

Don't worry. Get some rest.

Thank you for your efforts.

Now you're making me nervous.

This is even more nerve-racking than being onstage.

That's because you care about the outcome.

All right, I can't talk.

-I'm heading in. -Okay.

I'm counting on you, Mr. Chu.

Not at all.

I have to thank you for your company's support.

You're a promising young man.

I'm optimistic about your company's future growth.

I just took over and am not familiar with the company yet.

I hope you won't find me annoying if I come to you for advice.

Based on your performance at the negotiating table just now,

you don't seem like a rookie.

That means my acting has improved.

Come over for dinner in a few days.

My daughter is a big fan of yours.

She's always watching your dramas and paying me no attention.

In the past, I always asked Mr. Ling for your autograph.

Now, I can come to you.

He never told me.

I wasn't a stuck-up star.

-Okay. -Don't worry.

I'll definitely be visiting.

I'll have to thank your daughter for her support.

All right, it's a deal.

-After you. -Please.

Okay.

Isn't Mr. Chu that celebrity?

He certainly stands out from the crowd.

Celebrities are still human.

Nothing is amazing about him except for his looks.

True, if it weren't for Mr. Ling's recommendation,

he wouldn't even be a consideration.

Exactly.

Even if they turn out to be unreliable, we can count on Lingshi to back them.

Mr. Chu, the boss is busy!

You can't come in!

Yizhou!

Did you have a hand in Puhua's contract?

Don't leave.

Do you have something to hide?

Chu Yan.

Did you come to thank me? That's not necessary.

However, you seem more critical than grateful.

Do you have doubts that I can make it in the world of finance on my own?

I did recommend you to Puhua.

But they wouldn't have agreed to collaborate with you

if they had no faith in you.

The problem is that you don't believe in yourself

or you wouldn't have come to question me.

You question your own capabilities.

Get me a cup of coffee.

Okay.

I don't doubt myself.

I didn't need your recommendation.

Chu Yan,

business is like showbiz.

You need connections.

Very few people can succeed on their own.

You've been in showbiz for so long.

Don't tell me you don't understand that.

I will be very grateful if you recommend Lingshi Group to others.

Okay.

I didn't discuss it with you in advance.

I'll be more mindful in the future.

I don't know what else to say.

What more do you want?

Are you done?

If so, you can leave now.

I was wrong, okay?

Yizhou, are you surprised?

Caught off guard?

I finally duped you.

Were you acting?

Why? Was it a bad act?

As expected from the winner of the Best Actor Award.

What a good act.

All right.

I came to thank you,

but you taught me a lesson instead.

What time do you get off today?

Let's go have a drink.

-I'm busy. -Hey.

Seriously?

You're actually mad at me? Don't be so petty.

I'm picking up Mumu.

What happened to the bro code?

You're so petty.

The coffee still hasn't been brought to me!

Mr. Chu, here's your coffee.

Thank you.

Hello, everyone.

Thanks for tuning in live today.

I'm your host, Mi.

Let's welcome our first guest.

The renowned singer, Lunlun.

Lunlun, why don't you give our viewers a greeting?

-Hello, everyone. I'm Lunlun. -Ms. Jiang!

-I'm so excited to be here. -Why are you so late?

I got held up in traffic.

You made it on time.

Mr. Ling didn't come with you?

He's coming from work, so he's stuck in traffic.

Is it almost my turn?

There's still time.

Familiarize yourself with the script.

Yuyuan, put my bag in my dressing room.

Sure.

SOHU LIVE SCRIPT

Let's go.

ZHEN BAOHUI, XIA LIN

XIA LIN

ZHEN BAOHUI

XIA LIN

ZHEN BAOHUI

XIA LIN

Now, let's say goodbye.

-Bye! -Bye!

-Ready? -Yes.

How much time left?

Ten minutes. Make good use of it.

Give it to me. She's still prepping.

She'll be up there alone.

I'm afraid she'll get nervous if she sees Ling Yizhou.

So when he gets here,

take him directly to Xia Lin's dressing room.

-Got it? -Okay.

Go on.

This is Xia Lin's dressing room.

All right. Go take care of Mumu.

-I can wait by myself. -Okay.

XIA LIN, ZHEN BAOHUI

Ms. Xia, can you share with us any secrets to love?

Sure.

I think that mutual trust is key.

There are many things that a couple will have to face together.

I don't think a relationship will last long

if a basic level of trust is missing

Mr. Ling?

It has been a long time.

You're in the wrong room.

Do you want some coffee?

No, thank you. Please leave.

Mr. Ling, don't be so cold.

I wanted to talk to you about your agreement with Xia Lin.

You have three minutes.

Yuyuan, is Mr. Ling here yet?

He's in your dressing room.

Mr. Ling, don't do this!

ZHEN BAOHUI

Mumu.

What's going on?

He just...

If I hadn't used all my strength to throw him off,

he would have had his way with me!

You should explain.

Your clothes are still on.

How could Ling Yizhou have had his way with you?

That doesn't even seem remotely possible.

I was resting in my dressing room.

He came in and tore at my clothes!

-What's happening? -What's with the fuss?

Why would he go into your room?

The name on the door is displayed so clearly.

He wouldn't have entered the wrong room.

How would I know?

My name is on that door. It's my dressing room!

I get it.

You're all in on this.

Did you set this up to frame me?

I'm going to expose you and show everybody your true nature!

Okay, that's enough.

You're laying it on too thick.

Don't try to frame anyone with your level of acting.

Haven't you ever read the comments online critiquing your acting?

You only express emotion by shrieking and stare wide-eyed for crying scenes.

Can't you come up with anything new?

-You-- -What?

You should take the criticism gracefully.

How can you accuse me of lying?

Mr. Ling, I really admire you.

I don't need to be your only one.

I'll be content as long as I get to see you once in a while.

This is Xia Lin's dressing room. Please leave.

I wanted to talk to you about your agreement with Xia Lin.

NEW RECORDING

You have three minutes.

AUDIO RECORDING

Zhen Baohui, I reserve the right to sue you for slandering my husband.

Please mind your actions from now on.

Come on.

My Mumu is the best.

Of course.

Wait, Ling Yizhou.

Why didn't you show the recording from the start

instead of calmly watching as I defend you?

You stepped in before I could take it out.

I didn't get a chance.

How did you get the idea to record Zhen Baohui?

It's a habit I have from work to take precautions.

Have you ever recorded me without my knowledge?

Why would I record you for no reason?

Have you done something behind my back?

I have a clear conscience.

All right, I have to go to work.

One more.

See you.

Bye.

Ling Yizhou.

You'll learn the consequences if you ever screw around.

Ling Yizhou?

What are you doing?

-I'm watching business news. -Liar.

You were watching my drama.

No.

Were you watching my drama because you missed me?

No.

-I can give you a live performance. -I...

Romance? Comedy?

-Horror? -I really was watching...

-I really was watching business news. -I don't believe you.

-Liar. -Mumu.

Ms. Jiang.

Mr. Ling, aren't you going to wait for Xia Lin?

Didn't I warn you about the contract?

I don't understand what you're saying.

I didn't show it to anybody.

This is my last warning.

Mumu is where I draw the line.

Tread carefully.

I think you're right about one thing.

I'm beginning to believe in astrology.

I don't think we're a good fit.

Sorry!

Subtitle translation by Renee Luk