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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 9]

Between him and me,

who is more handsome?

You.

You have good taste.

When did you fall in love with Xingxing?

I've known her since young.

I was bullied when I was young.

And they would take my toys away.

Xingxing would always come to my rescue

and chase those bad kids away.

She would then comfort me who was crying.

And she would always

keep her favorite fried chicken drumstick

for me.

Had she always protected you like this?

Yes.

So, just like it had been decided by destiny,

I went to school with her

and I grew up with her

until we were separated when she went

to become a soldier.

So?

So, I've grown up now.

I don't need her to protect me anymore.

I want to protect her instead.

Do you

like her or are you trying to repay her?

Is there a difference?

I'm going to treat her well for the rest of my life anyway.

Only a dummy or a liar

will use the word "forever".

Which one are you?

I...

In my opinion,

you don't even know what it means

to truly love someone.

I don't?

Hey, everyone.

Stop what you are doing now.

Our beloved Mr. Wei

has something to say.

Mr. Wei.

Please go ahead.

Ever since Hong Xingxing

joined our company,

she has been working diligently

and without any complaints.

She is extraordinary

and she has proved herself again and again.

I'm sure all of you agree.

I now announce

that from today onwards,

Hong Xingxing will be promoted and given a pay rise.

Any objections?

No.

Not at all.

Mr. Wei.

Giving her a raise is reasonable.

But

she's already a personal special assistant.

If you want to promote her,

what position are you going to give her?

Hong Xingxing.

When you first joined us, you suggested us

improve the physical fitness of the staff

in the Chairman's Office, right?

I think

that besides being the personal assistant,

she will also be

the head coach of our company.

The company will provide the venue

and you can be in charge of the training intensity.

As for the salary,

you'll be paid fully for it.

Thank you, Mr. Wei.

My fellow colleagues.

From today onwards,

let's begin a new chapter of our life.

I knew it.

I knew that Mr. Wei's smile will bring nothing good to us.

You can't use the lab computer

unless you are a lab technician.

Don't you know the rules?

I'm not using the computer.

I'm just charging my phone.

Rules are rules.

Do you think I'm a thief?

I have no time for you.

[Runshi Pharmaceutical Lab Facility] He sneaked into the laboratory

just to charge his phone?

Okay.

Check

the logfile

of this computer carefully.

See

if there's something suspicious going on.

I'll check the other computers in the laboratory.

I'll leave it to you then.

Okay.

Don't you think it's genius of me to promote Hong Xingxing

and give her a pay rise in public?

It's just okay.

Nothing extraordinary.

I fulfilled her request, complimented her,

and gave her my recognition

unconditionally.

How is that not extraordinary?

Give me a better idea then.

Of course,

I'll have a better idea for you.

Tell me then.

After sounding her out before this,

I realized that Xingxing doesn't know

anything about love.

Absolutely nothing.

She needs to be hinted at repeatedly

and she needs tactful guidance.

So,

you can't expect an immediate result.

You need to be patient

while you slowly make her understand your feelings for her.

What do you mean?

Do you know what matters to Xingxing the most?

Her family.

So, not only do you have to treat Xingxing well,

but you also have to treat her family well.

That's the ultimate key to success.

A prosthetic for her father?

That's her biggest wish.

But high-tech bionic prosthetics

are too expensive.

That's why she's working so hard to earn more money.

This is easy.

Go and collect data

about all the bionic prosthetics on the market.

Find out about their features,

materials, and their pros and cons.

Then, put them into a list for me.

Leave this

to me.

I'll get it done at once.

With this sincerity from you,

I believe that you'll succeed soon.

All the best, Mr. Wei. I support you.

By the way,

the Chairman's Office will have a dinner party tonight.

Do you want to join us?

No.

I have things to do.

Xingxing will be there too.

And I'll arrange

some entertaining and educational mini-games.

Send me the time and venue.

Okay.

Do you think

Mr. Wei will join us tonight?

If Mr. Wei joins us,

it'll be so awkward for us.

Right?

Mr. Wei

is handsome.

But

when I think about him,

I'll feel terrified for no reason at all.

That's right.

Ling Ting is quite handsome too.

He's a sweet talker.

And he can get along well with us.

And he doesn't put on airs around us.

Right?

Zhaozhao.

What's wrong with your eyes?

Nothing.

I just think that Mr. Wei is quite a nice person.

And he's quite handsome.

I'm not saying that Mr. Wei is not good.

But

he's too strict.

He looks scary when he smiles.

And he looks terrifying when he's not smiling.

I can't talk about him.

Whenever I talk about him, I'll get the chills.

As if he's standing right behind me.

Well...

Mr. Wei.

Mr. Wei.

Sorry

for being late.

The traffic was terrible.

Mr. Wei.

You can sit here.

Hurry up.

Mr. Wei took his time out today

to join our team-building event.

Here.

Cheers.

Cheers!

Next,

let's proceed to our mini-game session.

Game?

What game?

That's right.

What game will it be?

The one that we played last time?

-It was so much fun. -I remember now!

-Was it that one? Was it fun? -It was really fun!

Sure.

I like that game.

What? Hurry up.

I got it.

Xingxing.

Truth or dare?

Of course I'll choose dare.

Okay.

Let's get ready for Xingxing's

truth session.

Since we have a rare guest today,

let us give this chance

to our beloved Mr. Wei to ask her a question.

Mr. Wei.

Sure!

Mr. Wei.

Mr. Wei.

I can ask anything?

Yes, you can.

And the one who's answering

can't lie.

Make good use of this opportunity.

I have nothing to hide.

You can ask me anything.

Hong Xingxing.

Well...

What's the progress

of your report from last night?

Don't worry, Mr. Wei.

I've already completed it.

Okay.

I've asked my question.

Well...

Mr. Wei.

This is the truth or dare game.

Not an employee award ceremony.

That's right.

This won't do.

Mr. Wei's

question is too simple.

We can't let Xingxing off the hook so easily.

That's right.

I'll ask the question.

Miss Hong Xingxing, listen carefully.

Have you ever

had a boyfriend before?

Have you ever had one?

No.

Have you ever fallen for someone before?

No.

What kind of a man do you like?

Be more specific.

I'll find one for you.

Does this truth session

include helping me get a boyfriend?

We care about you.

Am I right, Mr. Wei?

Yes.

Yes. That's right.

Let me give you a hint.

For example, a handsome man.

Anything will do.

What about having a high IQ?

It doesn't matter to me.

What about being mature, reliable,

and with a successful career?

I don't think that's important to me either.

Not important?

Hong Xingxing.

Looks like you don't have any requirements

when it comes to your other half.

Don't be silly.

Of course I have my requirements.

But what Meixi mentioned is not important to me.

What do you care about then?

I hope that he understands me,

knows me well,

is in sync with me,

listens to me obediently,

and can get along with my family

so that we can live together happily every day.

Why does that sound like Ling Ting?

Well...

Come on.

Next round.

Time for the next round.

Come on.

Let's continue.

Next round.

Come on.

Let's do the next round.

-Give the sticks to me. -Here.

Mr. Wei.

This is a mistake.

Let's do it again.

-Let's do it again. -That's right.

It's okay.

I admit defeat.

I'll choose dare.

You are so brave, Mr. Wei.

If that's the case,

let's...

You'll have to drink the cross-cupped wine with the previous loser.

Cross-cupped wine?

Cross-cupped wine!

Mr. Wei.

I know that you are not good at drinking.

Let me

drink for you.

Sit down.

I think I can drink today.

Okay.

Since you treat me as a buddy,

I can't back off from this.

Cheers, buddy.

Mr. Wei.

That's real alcohol.

Well...

Come on.

Let's continue.

Let's continue.

Come on.

-Mr. Wei. -Mr. Wei.

-Mr. Wei, wake up. -What's wrong?

-Mr. Wei, wake up. -Mr. Wei.

-Mr. Wei. -Mr. Wei, do you feel unwell?

-Mr. Wei. -Do you feel unwell?

-Again? -Mr. Wei, wake up.

What's wrong?

Call an ambulance now.

Be careful.

Watch your steps.

Slow down.

Be careful.

Lift your leg up.

Be careful.

You just got drunk a few days ago.

Why did you drink so much again today?

You should learn from your mistake.

Where is your key?

Move aside. Your beard is hurting me. (*sounds like "scumbag")

I'm a scumbag?

You are the scumbag.

What did you say?

You are the scumbag.

You played with others' feelings

and abandoned them.

Who did I do it to?

As the chairman, I now order you

to get into a relationship at once.

Find the right man

to be in a relationship with.

Who?

You...

You...

You...

Drink some water.

It's not nice. I don't want to drink it.

This can help with your hangover.

You have to drink it.

No.

Don't force me to go hard on you.

Let me ask you.

Do I look handsome?

Yes.

You are very handsome.

Do you think I have a high IQ?

Yes.

You have an extremely high IQ.

No.

Don't you think that I understand you,

I listen to you and that you are happy

to be with me?

Yes. I'm happy.

I'm really...

I'm really an obedient person.

I'll do whatever you say.

Really?

Sit properly right now then.

Give me your hand.

Drink some lemon water.

It doesn't taste good.

You say that you are obedient, right?

Good boy.

Let's go to sleep now.

Not here.

A drunkard is too scary.

(He does look like a good boy)

(when he's asleep.)

(Unlike his usual arrogant self.)

Let's go,

Mr. Wei.

Let me take you to your bed.

He just vomited.

This is so disgusting.

Good morning, Mr. Wei.

Hong Xingxing.

Answer me honestly.

Did you

hit me again last night?

Why does my head hurt so much?

And I can't remember anything

about last night.

You really can't remember?

Is there something that I need to remember?

No.

Not at all.

You look so guilty.

Did you really hit me?

I...

I...

You kept banging your head on the wall last night.

Yes.

On the wall.

Really?

Absolutely.

I couldn't even stop you last night.

If it weren't because you had forgotten everything,

you wouldn't have the courage

to face me today.

Since I don't remember what happened

last night,

Hong Xingxing,

you should forget about what happened last night too.

Okay.

I shouldn't have drunk.

Don't force me to go hard on you.

Let me ask you.

Do I look handsome?

What are you thinking, Hong Xingxing?

Let's go back to the company now. They've made their move.

Gao Song planted a virus into a computer

in the laboratory.

Ling Ting found it in time

and reprogrammed it.

The virus will instead attack

the original data receiver at the set time

and turn it into the Blue Screen of Death.

Why don't we make

a fake system file

so that the Trojan virus

can copy it at the set time?

And inside that system file,

we can add a non-traceable monitoring program for screen sharing.

That way, we can see

if they are taking away our file for their own use

or if they will resell it.

If so, who will they sell it to?

Good idea.

But it sounds complicated.

Will it be difficult?

It's very simple for a genius like me.

But I can't be sure

about Ling Ting.

If it's not hard for you,

then I'm sure it'll be easy for Ling Ting.

I think he's way more talented

than you.

He's smart, knowledgeable, and talented.

He's just 20.

Still a kid.

We have to encourage him.

Tell me.

What reward does he want?

No need to ask him.

I know the answer.

Tell me.

Give him free access to the Chairman's Office.

He's here for Xingxing.

Let the wolf in?

No way.

Mr. Wei.

Good news.

I've already gathered all the relevant information about bionic prosthetics.

Bionic prosthetics?

Are you going to go into a new field?

This is a gift.

A love gift.

Hurry up.

Contact the manufacturer that has the fastest shipment.

Ask them to send me their best prosthetic

in the shortest time possible.

I'm going to give it personally to Xingxing.

Let's see if that wolf

can compete with me.

Roger that.

A last-minute order?

It won't be cheap.

Money is not a problem for me.

You are right.

Your problem

is more difficult to solve.

Having a cup of black tea during tea time

is the best.

Hello?

Mr. Lei.

Xingxing.

Before this,

you taught a girl named Qian Meimei.

She achieved something great.

She participated in her school's

taekwondo competition

and came out the victor.

Her parents really want to thank you for it.

They wouldn't take no for an answer.

So, I gave them

your address.

Head home earlier after work today.

Okay.

Xingxing.

Good news?

When someone chokes your neck like this,

first, hold his thumb

and pull it outwards.

Then, lower your body and go to the back.

After that, push your enemy down.

That way, you can subdue your enemy.

Amazing.

I want to learn it too.

Okay. Let's do it one by one.

Ms. Hong.

Are you really going

to open a wushu center in the company?

Everyone seems so eager to learn.

So, I'm teaching them a thing or two about it.

Let's go.

Come and train with me.

Practice it.

You can do it.

Why is Mr. Wei taking her away?

That's right.

He always keeps her by his side.

Could it be that he's interested in her?

So,

is there anything to gossip about?

Hello.

What are you talking about?

Why is Xingxing not here?

We were talking about whether or not Mr. Wei...

Yes!

By the way, Ling Ting,

I need to talk to you.

Let's go.

Hurry up.

What's going on?

It's so painful.

I admit defeat.

It hurts.

I admit defeat.

I admit defeat.

Get up.

No matter what, I'm still your boss.

Can't you go easy on me

so that I don't lose so badly?

I'm teaching you to defend yourself.

Not for show.

You don't have to be so tough on me.

Are you trying to seek revenge

because I treated you badly in the past?

There's a saying in our army.

The more you sweat during training,

the less you'll bleed on the battlefield.

I'm doing this for your safety.

I don't want you to get hurt.

I have you.

I can't always be by your side.

Can't you?

Take a break first.

I'll get some water.

From what you are saying,

Mr. Gao is going to lose everything

from trying to steal the data.

Mr. Zhou also says

that he wants to collect evidence of his betrayal.

This time,

he has brought his doom upon himself.

Not bad.

You are quite brilliant.

This is nothing.

So, you are not happy

because you can't share this piece of good news

with Xingxing at once.

You are so childish.

That's why you are a kiddo.

Tell me then.

What will the adults do?

First, take care of your own things well.

Then, help others based on

different priorities.

Now, Xingxing is always around

Wei Lan.

She has no time for me.

You have grown up now.

What's so good about growing up?

It was better when I was young.

Drink some water.

Can I ask you a question?

Go ahead.

(If I ask her whether or not she likes me right now,)

(what will she say?)

(Will she thinks that I'm messing with her?)

(This gaze.)

(This gaze.)

(Is he trying to mess with me?)

(I need to calm down.)

Do you...

Do you

like my...

hairstyle?

(Darn it.)

(I can't say it.)

(He's indeed messing with me.)

No.

You look so dumb with this hairstyle.

Why hasn't anyone told me that?

Who will tell their own boss

that his hair is ugly unless they are stupid?

Enough.

Let's learn another self-defense skill today

and we can call it a day.

(You are such a coward, Wei Lan.)

(You are an idiot.)

How did you pursue a girl in the past?

I had never pursued a girl before.

I always ranked first.

They were the ones who pursued me.

Why do you sound exactly like Mr. Wei?

How did they pursue you?

They asked me to go to the library with them,

help them with their assignments,

and do some programming for them.

That was it?

Yes.

What about your dates?

What did you do during a date?

I just ate, slept,

and worked on my assignments all night.

All top students are the same.

They don't have the same EQ to go with their IQ.

What?

I'm saying that Mr. Wei

and you

are exactly the same.

Mr. Wei...

I don't have to say more about him.

As for you, you've never pursued a girl before.

I'm at least better than him, right?

You are cuter.

What are you talking about?

Kiddo.

Let me show you the adult world if there's a chance.

I'm not a kiddo.

What should you do when a criminal chokes your neck?

Come on.

First,

move both of your hands upwards.

Then,

attack your opponent's weakest spot,

the eyes.

Then,

push your elbows outwards.

Here.

Give it a try.

But don't poke my eyes for real.

I know.

Okay.

First,

move both of your hands upwards.

Then,

dig your fingers into the eyes.

Third,

push your elbows

outwards.

It was the yoga ball.

The yoga ball fell

and it hit you

on the face.

What yoga ball?

That yoga ball.

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

I don't feel anything.

That's good.

I suddenly remember that I have something to do.

I have a meeting.

I have to go first.

Wait...

Why is he acting so strange today?

Is a yoga ball that soft?

She didn't feel anything?

How is that possible?

That annoying Mr. Wei is finally gone.

Annoying person?

Yes.

He's self-centered and arrogant.

He just has a stronger sense of pride.

He's troublesome and has an ill temper.

He's just a perfectionist.

And he was always sent to the hospital.

He's quite fragile.

But I'll train him well.

Before this, Mr. Zhou even told me

that he is wayward and childish.

Don't listen to Mr. Zhou.

He's the wayward and childish one.

He's just an idealistic person.

Hong Xingxing.

You are so defensive of me.

I'm sure you like me.

Xingxing.

Why are you so defensive of him today?

You are not acting like yourself.

Do you like him?

How is that possible?

But when I taught him some self-defense skills,

he couldn't learn it well.

You were talking about lifting the legs, pushing down on the neck, attacking the abdomen,

swinging the arms,

lifting the knee, and choking the neck.

It's not that simple.

It's not that easy to remember.

He's not like the kids in my martial arts class for young children.

They could master them all at once.

Then, he's too stupid.

He's not stupid.

He's just not that well-coordinated.

He's so bad as if it's a talent of his.

But

we can't blame him.

He's working really hard on it.

I remember you telling me

that he's very physically unfit as well.

He's not that unfit now.

After being trained by me,

he can do 35 push-ups in a minute now.

It's 36.

It's 36.

But you could already do that when you were only 12 years old.

Do you still remember

that you asked me to sit on your back

when you did your push-ups?

You told me that it could train you better.

Of course.

Do you still remember that back then,

you were as tiny as a rabbit?

You were as light as a feather.

I remember

that I once did my push-ups too quickly

until you fell onto the floor

because you didn't hold my neck tightly enough.

Then, you cried on the floor,

asking for your mother.

But I couldn't find my mother.

It was you

who comforted me in the end.

Hello?

Okay, I got it.

Ling Ting.

My dad called to tell me

that we'll have guests at home.

He has asked me to go back.

I have to go now.

Remember to clean up

this place for me later.

Okay.

Sir.

Are you okay?

I didn't see you just now.

I'm sorry.

Don't touch me.

Let me help you up.

It was just a light bump just now.

It can't be that serious.

Are you trying to scam me?

Li!

Are you okay?

I just lightly

bumped into him just now.

Why is it so serious?

He's my friend.

He has heart disease.

He must be having a heart attack

because of you.

Look at his face if you don't believe me.

Li!

A heart attack?

Don't move. I'll call an ambulance.

It'll be too slow.

We have a car.

You just need to pay us the money

and leave the rest to me.

Li!

-But... -Hurry up!

If you don't do it now,

he'll die.

-Li. -Li.

Li.

Mr. Wei.

Mr. Wei.

Why are you here?

Looks like he's seriously injured.

Come on.

Get into my car.

I'll send him to the hospital.

It's okay. We have a car.

Give us the money now!

Give us the money.

I'll transfer it to you through WeChat.

Tell me how much

you want.

He needs to be treated and recover from a heart attack.

So it will cost

at least 20,000.

Yes, 20,000.

That's a lot of money.

How about

you let me check on him

for free?

What do you think?

Mr. Wei.

Now is not the time for this.

Stop fooling around.

Do you feel any discomfort?

Here.

Here.

My back.

My chest feels congested.

And I

can't breathe.

Are you okay, Li?

What a coincidence.

I majored in pharmaceutical sciences.

Based on what I've learned,

if this man is telling the truth,

his heart,

liver,

lungs,

and kidneys

are all badly hurt.

I don't think my friend

can injure him so badly

with a slight bump.

I see.

How dare you try to scam me.

I'll beat you up.

We've already scouted this place out.

The CCTV camera

is out of service today.

The tire print of your bicycle

is on my friend's body.

Moreover,

he's indeed sick.

If I say that you are the ones who hit him,

can you prove

that you are innocent?

You want to hit me?

Come on.

Hit me.

If you hit me, it'll get worse for you.

Come on.

Hit me.

-Yes. Come on. -Hit me here.

-Come on. Hit me here. -Come here.

Come on.

Hit me.

What are you doing?

Mr. Wei, what are you doing?

Hey.

Yes.

The CCTV camera is out of service today.

But how can you prove

that you didn't hit my car?

I just bought this car last year.

The car is worth 2.6 million.

Now, you've destroyed my bumper.

If I want to change my bumper and repaint it,

it'll cost...

Let's go, Li. Drop the act already.

Let's go. Hurry up.

Mr. Wei.

I'm sorry.

I'll pay you back as much as I can.

It's okay.

It's awkward to drive a new car.

It's good to have a scratch or two on it.

Okay now.

Get in.

Let me send you back.

It's okay, Mr. Wei.

I rode my bicycle here.

I can go home with it.

You are in a rush, right?

How did you know that?

Just a wild guess.

I'll ask the security guard to secure your bicycle for you.

Get in.

We are heading in the same direction after all.

♪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♪