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♪The floral scent fills every corner♪

♪Oh, it's the smell of you♪

♪My heart is racing♪

♪This must be the sign of love♪

♪When I see your timid smile♪

♪My world turns rosy and pink♪

♪Thanks to you, every day is no longer boring♪

♪So unforgettable♪

♪I want to hold your hands♪

♪And be together with you till the end of time♪

♪I'll tell you that you're all I need♪

♪I will stay by your side♪

♪Until you notice me♪

♪Going through this lonely world♪

♪I can't say goodbye to you♪

♪I will stay by your side♪

♪For all seasons to come♪

♪Whether it's day or night♪

♪There will always be an extra bit♪

♪Of your cuteness♪

[Knight of the Rose]

[Episode 8]

Why aren't Third Brother and Fourth Brother back yet?

Fourth Brother, where are you?

Please answer me.

Fourth Brother.

Please answer me.

You.

Did you call the police?

Why would I?

My son's life is in your hands.

I know what I shouldn't do.

Have you faxed the contract?

There's one last page.

Go and check.

Okay.

Hurry!

Destroy the contract!

Xingxing.

What are you doing here? Are you all right?

Save the chitchat. We have to go.

Mr. Wei.

Are you hurt?

You're bleeding.

It's nothing.

It's just a little scratch.

♪That makes my imagination run wild♪

♪Looking at your goofy smile♪

♪That comes with a hint of stubbornness♪

♪I didn't expect you to act tough like this♪

♪Masking your sadness with a few words♪

♪When will you take off your mask?♪

Mr. Wei.

What are you...

My leg hurts.

But I thought

you don't like having physical contact.

What about...

There's a tree behind you.

Stop talking.

♪We promised to remember it forever♪

Hong Xingxing.

I won't have you be so reckless again.

When you're dealing with those thugs,

you have to pay attention to your own safety.

I don't want you to get hurt.

Nor do I want you to put your life in danger.

I want it to be this way forever.

What?

To be with you forever.

Why?

I'll tell you...

when I wake up.

Mr. Wei.

♪The night might be long♪

♪But I'll wait for the dawn with you♪

How is it, doctor?

His condition is stable.

He just needs to rest.

Usually, for a concussion,

one only needs one or two weeks to heal.

But knowing

how often Mr. Wei visits the hospital,

I'd suggest you go ahead and book this room.

Thank you,

doctor.

Sorry for troubling you.

It's no trouble at all.

You're a regular after all.

As your personal physician,

here's my sincere wish.

The hospital would prefer not to have regulars.

Yes, got it.

Our wish is for everyone

to return home healthy.

Right, of course.

Don't come back again.

I will do my best to avoid it.

Thank you, doctor.

I'll get going.

Thanks, doctor.

Thanks, doctor.

Well...

You always make people worry.

What about Hong Xingxing?

How is she?

She injured the nerve in her knee

and can't walk.

So she asked me to check on you.

But

since you look fine,

I'll make a move then.

I haven't said she could go.

Didn't you fire her?

So you fired her

but still want to order her around?

Why?

It's a habit.

I'll go check on Hong Xingxing.

There, there.

Don't move.

Just stay put.

You need to rest.

Xingxing

is fine.

The doctor said she'd heal in a few weeks.

I have something else to tell you.

Before Runshi acquired Project QW1,

Wonder Biopharmaceuticals also took part in the bidding.

And

they proved to be a stiff competitor.

Later,

they contacted the chairman

wanting to buy this project.

So they were the ones responsible for your past mishaps.

Your kidnappers

have all been arrested.

The chairman

is worried that they'd harm you again.

So they're going to steal when they failed to buy.

How sinister.

So QW1

is the prize they're after.

If they're able

to monopolize the market on a global scale,

the profit margin will be very high.

Moreover, this kind of profit

is totally legal.

But even if I had known about this outcome,

I'd still stick to my plan.

(Wei Lan.)

(You still haven't learned your lesson.)

That's...

You're everywhere, huh?

Listen up.

You got into trouble this time

because you drew too much attention.

I'm doing this for your own good.

Then stop getting in my way.

I'm trying to do a good job,

not giving away QW1 on a silver platter

because I'm scared.

You're being too reckless.

Wei Lan.

Well...

Wei Lan.

Save it if you're going to defend him.

I'm in no mood to listen.

Careful.

How many times have I told you?

Safety first.

Does a flesh wound not hurt?

Dad.

I was a soldier, you know.

You were a soldier.

But you're my daughter first.

It's good to deal with things seriously.

But there's no need

to risk your life for that boss of yours.

That's right.

Besides,

he was acting inappropriately towards you.

What nonsense are you spouting?

What do you mean inappropriate?

Fighting crime

and upholding justice is a soldier's duty.

It's my duty to save others.

All right, Dad.

I know you care about me.

I'll be careful next time.

Dad.

If there's nothing else,

why don't you go back first?

I'm doing fine on my own.

Okay.

I'll go back then.

Rest well.

Don't overexert yourself.

Dad.

The soup you made warmed me right up.

I feel like I've already recovered.

Alright.

I'm leaving.

Ling Ting.

See my father out.

I'll take it, sir.

Thanks.

Meixi.

Take me to see Mr. Wei.

♪Is there a world♪

[Delta Health] ♪That doesn't care how dark the sky is?♪

♪The yesteryear that you told me♪

♪Under the warm eaves♪

♪This is the starting point♪

♪That brightens up our hearts♪

♪I will stay by your side♪

♪Protecting our time together♪

♪The beauty I met♪

♪It feels sweet whenever I think of her♪

♪That beautiful and sweet person♪

♪Is you♪

♪I know it's a hard journey ahead♪

♪I don't mind being treated with indifference♪

♪I know exactly what you are thinking♪

♪Love is becoming clearer♪

Feels so nice.

Both of us right now

reminds me of a GIF I saw on Weibo.

What GIF?

Two dogs are admiring the view on a balcony.

Their hair is rustling like waves in the wind.

Hong Xingxing.

Are you kidding me?

The two golden retrievers are really cute.

They're like goofy giants.

Leaning on each other,

with the wind blowing...

Okay.

Actually, I have something to ask you.

If it's anything to do

with golden retrievers or other dogs,

I refuse to answer.

What did you mean when you said,

"I want to be with you"?

What did I mean?

What I meant...

That's a question.

So, what's the answer?

The answer...

I haven't thought of the answer.

Alright then.

What do you want the answer to be?

As your subordinate,

it's natural

for me to want to be recognized for my ability,

as well as to continue to be hired.

However,

as a friend...

What about it?

No.

You're the boss.

I'm your assistant.

We are work colleagues.

We can't be friends.

Who said we can't be friends?

Is it possible to be friends?

We can even be closer than just friends.

Closer than just friends?

That means...

We're good buddies.

Hong Xingxing.

Are you that excited

to be buddies with a guy?

All my male friends

are my good buddies.

We train together,

eat together,

drink together,

sing karaoke...

So, do you also

hold hands like this with your buddies?

I guess we're girlfriends.

Right.

Girlfriends.

I'm your male Chica.

That's it, right?

What's the matter?

Forget it.

It's nothing.

Let's get back to business.

The people who attacked us

are Runshi's competitors.

A multinational corporation named Wonder Biopharmaceuticals.

Four perpetrators were arrested

while one was gravely injured.

The police are investigating the case.

There should be updates soon.

That's great.

Finally, we can relax.

What's up with your hand?

I've been lying on the bed for too long.

I need to loosen my joints.

Are you okay?

Let me knead it for you.

It's fine.

Thanks.

We're girlfriends, remember? No need to be so polite.

Gosh.

Meixi.

How have you been since leaving Runshi?

I'm stressed out.

I've sent out plenty of applications but have heard nothing.

My dad said if I can't get a job soon,

I'll have to go back and take over the company.

With your qualifications, it shouldn't be so hard.

What kind of job are you looking for?

Simple.

Easy work, high-paying, close to home.

My requirements aren't high.

Not high.

Sure, they're not.

Why is she wearing the lucky bracelet?

I knew I shouldn't have told Xingxing

it was a free gift.

Ms. Sun

has sent Hong Xingxing back.

She'll settle everything.

The medical staff will continue to follow up

and change her dressing.

No need to worry.

Send her lots of supplements.

Whatever I consume,

send the same to her.

Send her the same stuff

you consume?

Bro.

Can you be reasonable?

Your supplements

contain androgen.

What now?

Is Hong Xingxing

not masculine enough for you?

My bad.

Get someone

to buy some supplements

made for women and send them to her.

Got it.

It's odd.

After spending more time with her,

I keep forgetting she's a woman.

Is it because she always protects me?

Hence I feel overly secure.

A friendly reminder.

Do you remember

the woman who saved you before?

Of course.

When you just came back from abroad,

you kept talking about her.

I think

you even tried to track her down, right?

She saved me, so I'm indebted to her.

Meanwhile, Hong Xingxing is...

Is...

what?

None of your business.

Hello?

Zhou Yilin.

What is the update with QW1?

Currently,

the data is within

the reasonable range.

Don't worry.

A brain concussion patient like you

shouldn't deal with mentally taxing work.

The doctor's words.

Take a break, will you?

Look after yourself.

There are too many things waiting for my reply.

I can't take a break.

What about...

you rehire Ms. Sun?

I think

she knows who she should side with now.

I will not accept a betrayer.

Her capability

is worth noting.

Besides,

isn't that what you think?

Well, I'm not going to bring it up myself.

Why won't it connect?

Dad.

What are you doing?

Mixing a drink?

Mixing what drink?

This...

It won't connect.

It goes on and off

intermittently.

Must be Lei.

He pretends to know everything.

I bet

he did something behind my back.

Dad.

In-ear monitors like that

should be worn only when you work out.

Don't use it too often.

It's not good for the ears.

I only use them once in a while.

[Sun Meixi has to be diligent (group chat) Zhou Yilin: Someone is working so hard]

[that he's feeling dizzy. But he won't stop.] My hearing is fine.

Back then, your dad's hearing

is known to be the sharpest in the army.

Are you a kid?

Why won't you listen to others?

[Hong Xingxing] (Mr. Wei.)

(Make sure you get enough rest.)

(Don't be a workaholic.)

(Are you worried about me?)

That sounds frivolous.

(If you don't take care after getting a brain concussion,)

(it will increase the risk of dementia.)

(A genius like me won't get dementia.)

(Answer this, genius.)

(A guy went to the hospital to seek treatment.)

(The doctor told him to be philosophical.)

(What disease does he have?)

(Depression.)

(Wrong.)

(He is cross-eyed.)

(You couldn't even figure out something so simple,)

(yet you call yourself a genius?)

(Best you shut up and go to sleep.)

Trying to trick me?

(I accept your suggestion.)

(Tell me.)

(What are you doing?)

(I'm eating.)

(Where about mine?)

(No one is delivering it to you.)

(I'll send someone to get it.)

(Fine.)

(Three meals a day.)

(Lunch and dinner only, okay?)

(There's nothing good for breakfast.)

(Okay.)

♪I will stay by your side♪

♪Until you notice me♪

♪Going through this lonely world♪

♪I can't say goodbye to you♪

♪I will stay by your side♪

♪For all seasons to come♪

♪Whether it's day or night♪

♪There will always be an extra bit of your cuteness♪

♪The floral scent fills every corner♪

Hello. I'm here to deliver food.

Hello.

There you go.

Okay. See you.

♪My heart is racing♪

♪This must be the sign of love♪

♪When I see your timid smile♪

(Your food is on its way.)

♪My world turns rosy and pink♪

♪Thanks to you, every day is no longer boring♪

♪So unforgettable♪

The food's here.

♪I want to hold your hands♪

♪And be together with you till the end of time♪

♪I'll tell you that you're all I need♪

♪I will stay by your side♪

♪For all seasons to come♪

♪Whether it's day or night♪

♪There will always be an extra bit of your cuteness♪

It's been 10 days of food delivery.

But she hasn't come to see me.

I haven't seen her in so long.

You could always go and visit her.

Would I bump into her dad?

Now,

it's still too early to meet the parent.

Wei Lan.

Look into my eyes.

Do you like Hong Xingxing?

No.

Are you sure?

Okay.

Second question.

You're being fickle when it comes to love.

You want to move forward, but you lack courage.

You're overthinking it

and being overcautious.

But have you thought about

the bigger problem?

What can be more problematic?

There's a possibility

that Hong Xingxing doesn't like you.

No way.

She put my safety ahead of hers when in danger.

You're her boss.

She also trained with me.

We ate together.

Because you're her boss.

She does as told

and is always on call.

Because you're the boss.

Also,

she cares about me the most.

She's always looking out for me.

It's beyond a subordinate's duty.

Do I not care about you?

Am I not good to you?

That's simply because

I treat you as a buddy.

Not because I like you.

Okay?

No feelings at all?

Hey,

don't look at me like that.

I know.

I am quite charming and attractive.

I... Personally...

I'm quite dashing...

I meant Hong Xingxing.

How she feels...

You have to ask her yourself.

No?

Quick.

Set a meeting with Ms. Sun.

Sun Meixi.

You made some mistakes previously.

But I'm willing to give you a chance to prove yourself.

You're reinstated.

Really?

Thank you, Mr. Wei.

I promise

I won't become a spy

and snitch on you ever again.

So, what do you want me to do?

Be a spy.

You're here, Sun.

Did you come to eat for free again?

Mr. Wei asked me to deliver something.

Mr. Hong.

Where's Xingxing?

Xingxing?

She's taking a nap after eating.

She should be awake soon.

Go take a look.

I'm going to get groceries.

Stay for dinner.

Mr. Wei rehired me

to be his secretary.

That's great.

Congrats.

It's thanks to you and Mr. Zhou

that I was reinstated.

How come I feel like it's because Mr. Wei

was put off by Ms. Chen?

Mr. Wei asked me to bring you lots of goodies.

There are mangoes,

mangosteens,

and seafood air freight directly from Australia.

I've given them to Mr. Hong.

So much stuff.

The fridge is already full.

Do you know why?

He's showing care for his subordinate.

Don't be stupid.

It's because he cares for you.

I get it.

Mr. Wei treats me like his buddy.

What?

Buddy?

Mr. Wei and I are from

two totally different worlds.

Our personalities are different.

And we've had countless misunderstandings.

So I'm pretty surprised

Mr. Wei thinks of me as his buddy.

To be honest,

I'm actually quite touched.

But it seems to me

that Mr. Wei

likes you.

He likes me?

There's no way!

Why not?

Hong Xingxing.

I admit

you are an outstanding,

honest,

and smart employee.

Thanks for your acknowledgment, Mr. Wei.

But

as a woman,

you're rough,

violent,

and not feminine.

You're different from other women.

The way we get along

is just like how you and I get along.

Moreover,

he always says I'm not feminine

and is always criticizing me.

Especially when we just met.

You have no idea the awful things he said.

The point is,

I'm totally the opposite

of his ideal type.

You can't be sure yet.

Clues that say he likes you.

Asks about your well-being.

No such thing.

Takes the initiative to come to you.

Yes to that.

But it's during work,

when we're training,

or when he wants extra meals.

Replies messages instantly.

It usually takes him half an hour

to reply to me.

Trips over his words, and can't express himself.

When Mr. Wei lectures me,

there is no lack of vocabulary

and literacy.

Acts awkwardly or cautiously

when he's with you.

Mr. Wei never thinks of himself as an outsider.

Stops you from playing with your phone late at night.

[Mr. Wei] (Hong Xingxing)

(Why did you sleep so early?)

(Hong Xingxing.)

(Time to wake up.)

See?

Mr. Wei wants me to sleep late and wake up early.

And I have to have my phone at all times.

Very possessive.

That's what Mr. Wei is like.

Always wanting to please you.

Forget it.

Nothing matches.

Hence,

this proves Mr. Wei doesn't like me.

Mr. Wei is not like normal people.

His affection

is different from others.

Perverse affection.

It becomes scarier when things get real.

You better stay away from it.

You're just a brat.

What do you know?

I've been idling at home so much

that I'm sick of it already.

When will Mr. Wei be well enough to work?

Take the initiative to ask him.

It shows you're proactive.

You're right.

[Hong Xingxing] (Mr. Wei.)

(I'm pretty much healed.)

(How are you?)

(When are you going back to work?)

(Tomorrow.)

Tomorrow?

Tomorrow?

Tomorrow is the weekend.

(It's Sunday tomorrow.)

(Aren't you going to rest one more day?)

(The day after tomorrow then.)

Guys.

I have good news to announce.

I'm going back to work on Monday.

That's great.

I'm leaving then.

You rest well.

Bye-bye,

kiddo.

Xingxing.

Where is the bracelet I gave you?

I forgot to tell you.

Meixi

lost her job recently, right?

I wanted to cheer her up,

so I gave it to her.

How could you give away

something I gave you?

You said it was free for topping up your phone, right?

So what?

That's a present I gave you.

It contained my sincerity

for you.

Oh, save it.

As if it's uncommon for you.

What do you mean?

The comics I gave you when we were younger.

The moment you received them,

somebody else snatched them away.

Xingxing.

While you were taking a break,

your boss sent us

so many goodies.

You

should get him a gift.

Consider it a courtesy gift for resuming work.

Good idea.

What are you doing?

Going on a date tomorrow?

No.

Then why are you dressing up

in the middle of the night?

I'm going back to work on Monday.

Are you excited to go back to work

or to see Ms. Hong again?

What do you want?

What would I want?

Listen.

Next Monday,

are you going

to just look dapper

to see Ms. Hong?

Isn't that enough?

Come on.

Let me

give you a free lesson.

(Knowing what to gift)

(and when to gift it)

(is the most convenient and effective way)

(to make a girl happy.)

So,

the reinstatement gift in a few days

(is very important for you.)

As for how to pick one.

(Too expensive,)

(and the receiver might feel pressured.)

(Too practical,)

(and it lacks romance.)

(Too on the nose,)

and it may come across as frivolous.

Xingxing as in gorilla.

Excuse me.

-I'd take this. -I'd take this.

Hi.

You can walk without problems now?

It was just a little injury.

No big deal.

What about you?

Are you able to return to work normally tomorrow?

Sure.

Moreover,

I've really missed you.

I've really missed...

working with you.

Right.

Me too.

It's been a long time since I saw Zhao and Fang.

I kind of miss them.

Hong Xingxing.

Can I ask you a question?

Go on.

Why did you

get me this gorilla?

I...

Well, you also got me

a gorilla, right?

What was your reason?

Your name Xingxing can mean gorilla.

Gifting you to yourself

makes sense, right?

But why did you

gift yourself to me?

What's the reason?

Well...

I think you're too weak.

When I'm not around,

it can protect you.

This gorilla is able to record voices.

Wei Lan.

Wei Lan.

(Wei Lan.)

(Wei Lan.)

Hong Xingxing.

(Hong Xingxing.)

Why don't we record something

in our own gorilla?

Then we won't

mix up the two.

Sounds good.

You go first.

Say something

you most want to say to me.

Wei Lan.

Wake up. Time for morning exercise.

(Wei Lan.)

(Wake up. Time for morning exercise.)

Is that...

what you most want to say to me?

That's your priority task.

It's also my best wishes to you.

Your turn.

Hong Xingxing.

I like you.

What did you say, Mr. Wei?

It was too noisy.

Record it again.

Hong Xingxing.

All the best in your work.

(Hong Xingxing.)

(All the best in your work.)

(Hong Xingxing.)

(All the best in your work.)

That punk sure is lucky.

He somehow made it out in one piece again.

Mr. Gao.

You wanted to see me?

Did you just come from Mr. Wei's welcome-back party?

Everyone attended it.

If I didn't go,

I might be ostracized.

Don't worry.

I'm not blaming you.

Take this.

What is...

I need you to do something for me.

-I will have this. -I will have this.

I'm sorry.

This is the last strawberry tart.

Never mind. She can have it.

I prefer sliced bread.

You can have half of it.

Sir, miss.

Our shop is currently having a new couple drink promotion.

It's half price.

Would you two like to give it a try?

Why are you being so nice to me today?

Xingxing's little brother

is my little brother.

So I'm being nice to you.

Who said I want to be her little brother?

What?

Do you want to be her boyfriend then?

Can't I?

At least, I'm better than that Mr. Wei, right?

Actually,

Mr. Wei isn't so bad.

What's wrong with you women?

Aside from being rich

and slightly good-looking,

what else is great about him?

Mr. Wei's traits

aren't things you can see with your eyes.

A little boy like you won't understand.

Bunch of nonsense.

♪Whenever I hug you♪

♪I want to protect your smile♪

Between him and me,

who is more handsome?

♪My love for you♪

♪Do you know that?♪

♪All the troubles will be forgotten♪

♪The happiness in life♪

♪Is hidden at the next corner♪

♪I know exactly♪

♪How you feel♪

♪I know you feel wanted and want to be relied on forever♪

♪Looking at your silhouette♪

♪That makes my imagination run wild♪

♪Looking at your goofy smile♪

♪That comes with a hint of stubbornness♪

♪I didn't expect you to act tough like this♪

♪Masking your sadness with a few words♪

♪When will you take off your mask?♪

♪Stop playing dumb, stop pretending to forget♪

♪The journey we had together, oh♪

♪We promised to remember it forever♪

♪I don't want to pretend♪

♪That I am very strong♪

♪The starlight you give me♪

♪Illuminates my future♪

♪Hang onto hope♪

♪We will ride the waves of life♪

♪Navigating♪

♪In such a big world♪

♪As long as you are by my side♪

♪I am not afraid of hardships♪

♪The night might be long♪

♪But I'll wait for the dawn♪

♪With you♪