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[Adapted from the novel of the same name, Knight of the Rose, by Su Xiaolan]

♪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 15]

I know that you don't want me

to get too close to Ling Ting.

But

he might be in danger now.

Don't be so petty-minded.

Did you just call me petty?

What else?

Ling Ting and I grew up together.

He's like my own little brother.

I'm just worried about his safety.

Why are you so nervous?

Then, why can't you

just worry about your own safety?

What do you mean?

Nothing.

Anyway, you can't contact him tonight.

You're being unreasonable.

If Zhou Yilin were in danger,

would I forbid you from contacting him?

Can't you tell that he likes you?

What nonsense are you talking about?

I'm well aware of my relationship

with Ling Ting.

Get out of my way!

I tell you what.

I'm really disappointed.

How come Wei Lan could place the order before the supply interruption?

[Gao Song]

Don't worry.

I've warned those who leaked the information.

I guess it could quiet down for a while.

Do they think

this is over?

You have another way?

Didn't Runshi invest a large number of funds

in the Russian orders to purchase

the active ingredient?

Let's say

if that company shuts down and declares bankruptcy,

the orders are voided,

what will happen by then?

Problems will arise in Runshi's capital chain.

And you'll get

your chance.

You're back.

Dad, did Ling Ting stop by?

No.

[Ling Ting] (Xingxing,)

(don't worry.)

(I'm doing well.)

Dad, I'm tired, I'm going to bed.

(She came back at ten thirty.)

(She got the smell of a restaurant)

(and the fragrance of the mall.)

(It means she's spent the whole night with her friend.)

(She looked unhappy)

(and asked about Ling Ting as soon as she came in.)

(She avoided me and went straight to her room)

(after receiving a WeChat message.)

(Obviously, the reason she argued with her friend)

(was because of Ling Ting.)

(Hong Xingxing got into a fight because of Ling Ting.)

(And she was out of spirits.)

(Could she)

(be seeing someone?)

Got it.

This is

the corresponding IP address

that sent you the email.

They thought

they could hide themselves with a multi-layer encrypted email.

They were still primary students

when I set foot in this.

Very well.

Why aren't you talking to Hong Xingxing lately?

With her personality, if she knew

someone threatened me with her,

she would get real mad.

You can't just give her the wrong idea

and mean mug me

when you come home at night.

It's not my fault.

It's not a misunderstanding.

Then, what is it?

I don't like her being so nice to Ling Ting.

Can't I do that?

A poor thing who's madly in love.

Did you find anything?

They accurately knew

about Xingxing's movement.

They even sent a threatening email to my mailbox.

It means they know us well.

And

they underestimated us.

Dad.

Xingxing,

it's the weekend, why don't you go out and have fun with your friend?

Not interested.

Are you in a bad mood?

Why are you in a bad mood?

Did you quarrel with your friend last night?

It's normal.

Only friends who trust each other will quarrel.

Especially you girls,

it's normal to have

a disagreement.

Each of you makes a further concession.

Everything will be settled.

Why should I do that?

Is this friend

a boy?

It doesn't matter.

Everyone has different temperaments.

When two people are together long enough,

there are always some petty feuds.

What matters is

that you guys have to make concessions for each other.

This is the only way

that a relationship

can last long.

You see.

Just like

your mother and me.

It's your boyfriend, right?

No, Dad, he's not my boyfriend.

I feel sleepy.

I'm going to work, Dad.

Interesting.

[Runshi Pharmaceutical Lab Facility]

Wei Lan.

Doesn't this look familiar to you?

This is...

This is near Runshi API Factory.

Isn't this where Gao Song often visits?

As expected, it's a warning from our old rival.

Really?

This is outrageous.

I'm calling the police now.

With this email,

I can sue him for blackmailing.

Just calm down.

First off, the IP address we cracked

can't be 100 percent accurate.

Secondly,

it's uncertain if our suspicions of Gao Song are correct.

Most importantly,

Gao Song didn't leave us

any evidence that we can give to the police.

Well, we're just going to leave him alone?

What about Xingxing?

Don't worry.

Xingxing is safe.

What do you mean?

He thought I don't know,

so he only gave me a costless

and effortless verbal intimidation to scare me.

In fact,

he dares not lay a finger on my woman.

Or else, he wouldn't have just

stabbed me in the back all these times.

You said

Hong Xingxing is your woman?

What's wrong with that?

What is love?

Love is when there are hardships,

I'll protect you.

When everything is fine,

I'll still stay by your side.

What nonsense are you talking about?

Everything you say now

is genuine and sincere.

I wonder

who picked a fight last night.

Where are you going?

What about this matter?

Love.

Xingxing.

You sit down.

Have some fruit.

Drink some coke.

I'll go get it.

Just cut to the chase.

It's the weekend, you asked me over

just to eat...

Just to drink water?

Well...

Is it hot in here?

I'll switch on the air-con.

Sit down.

I'll go first if you don't.

(Is Xingxing going to break up with me?)

(No!)

Don't say anything, let me go first.

Listen.

(Xingxing,)

(I'm sorry.)

(It was my fault last night.)

(I...)

I...

Monkey, don't drop the ball at this critical moment.

What are you laughing at?

Is it funny to see me

being so silly?

I know you asked me to come over

because you want to apologize to me.

Actually, I'm also here

to apologize to you.

As your girlfriend, I've promised to make you feel secure.

But I failed to do it.

My dad is right.

Mutual understanding is required in a relationship.

I guess I didn't do well in it.

No.

Actually, I wasn't good enough at it either.

I was so busy being mad at you.

I didn't care how you and Ling Ting felt.

After all, you've been friends for years.

He must be very important

to you.

Rest assured.

I'll handle my relationship with Ling Ting well.

Otherwise, it'll not be fair to both of you.

If we quarrel again,

we must talk about it sooner

to prevent the bad mood from hurting

each other.

Okay?

Okay.

We can't stay angry for more than one day.

One day, top.

How about two days?

I remember you said this before and I couldn't agree more.

What did I say?

I'm petty-minded when it comes

to relationship problems.

You're childish.

Fine.

Two days, it is.

♪In the distant mountain♪

♪The riverbank that has fireflies♪

♪The wind blows as we sit side by side♪

♪I take your face in my hands♪

(Xingxing,)

(I'm sorry.)

(It was my fault last night.)

(Don't be mad.)

(I love you.)

♪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 the path forward is difficult♪

♪I don't mind being treated with indifference♪

♪I know exactly what you are thinking♪

♪Love is becoming clearer, it's you♪

Ling Ting?

Hello?

Xing,

can I ask you a question?

But you must answer truthfully.

Go ahead.

Do you like Wei Lan?

I do.

Actually, we're already in a relationship.

As we're working partners,

we can't make our relationship public.

It'll be troublesome.

That's why we hide it from everyone.

It was my fault that I didn't inform you immediately.

Just ignore what others think.

I think

you guys look good together.

You have to be happy.

It's been a day.

She hasn't gotten off the couch yet.

Is it because her job stresses her out?

It has nothing to do with her job.

How did you know that?

You men are really careless.

Look.

Our daughter cares a lot about her figure.

When has she ever eaten so much junk food?

But now,

she bought eight bags of puffed food in total.

So you're saying

that this is serious?

Of course it is serious.

Let me tell you this.

There's only one possibility

that will cause such a situation.

She is lovelorn?

Nonsense.

I'm not lovelorn.

Meixi,

so you're listening.

You two are too sensitive.

I'm bored during the weekend.

So I want to spend my day at ease at home.

You used to hang out with your friend during weekends.

Yes, right.

My friend?

Xingxing is dating someone, so she doesn't have time for me.

Then, you should date a guy too.

Get a boyfriend.

Yes, right.

I've got a friend.

His son, David, has just returned from abroad.

No way.

What decade is this?

Match-making is old-fashioned.

How is this match-making?

It's not match-making.

Yes.

Not a chance.

It's just making a friend.

[Hong Xingxing]

Hello?

Meixi,

do you know where Ling Ting is now?

He just gave me a call.

He sounded strange.

Besides, I just went to his home for him.

But he wasn't there.

I'm worried about him.

(Sorry, the number you've dialed can't be reached at the moment.)

He went to you that night.

I thought he had given you the letter.

So he went looking for me.

I wondered why he called me so many times.

No wonder he said that to me just now.

If I'm not wrong,

he might be hiding in the wooden house.

What wooden house?

You don't remember it?

He told me it was where he promised

to celebrate your 18th birthday with you.

He even remembered

every word you said.

Xingxing,

go and talk some sense into him.

I can't do that.

Why?

Aren't you aware of his feelings for you?

He took me

to the wooden house last week and renovated it.

He painted the walls

and it was nicely furnished.

He even bought you a ring

and wrote you a letter.

He's done a lot of things

without you knowing.

He may be young,

but he is indeed genuine.

He did all this

as he looked forward to meeting you at the promised place,

to tell you what he wanted to say five years ago...

Meixi,

it shouldn't be me who talks to him.

Who should it be?

I never watched Korean dramas before.

And I've never dated anyone before.

I don't know love as you do.

But I know

you can't hide it when you're in love with someone.

I think the person who understands Ling Ting well

is you.

The one who should show up at the wooden house

and comfort him

without messing everything up

is you.

But the person he likes

is you, not me.

Sometimes, love and friendship are seemingly similar.

If you want to be clear,

it'll take time to verify it.

I've been through it.

And I'm sure

that I only see Ling Ting as my little brother.

But he's never been through it.

And you're the person who gives him

this test.

Nice to meet you, Meixi.

Nice to meet you, kiddo.

Do you

hate me?

I've never hated you.

It was because you were Wei Lan's secretary.

Now that you've lost your job,

I feel sorry for you.

(Many years later,)

(when I think of that day,)

(I'll be filled with emotions.)

(Ocean,)

(beach,)

(wooden house.)

(And the white-shirted young man)

(who I came all the way here for.)

(Based on the storylines in Korean dramas,)

(I was supposed to raise my hand)

(and give him a slap as hard as I could)

(and tell him)

("I hate you".)

(Then, I'll kiss him.)

(But I was...)

Well,

I'll help you sort the waste.

(I actually chickened out.)

Stop drinking.

You have too much to drink.

Are you concerned about me?

Of course.

All of us are concerned about you.

You're a grown-up.

As things have already happened,

you should face them

and go on with your life.

You've got yourself messed up.

We're worried about you.

Are you done?

You may leave now.

I'd like to be alone.

That's enough, Ling Ting!

I came all the way here for you

and you're in a total mess.

What else do you expect?

I'm not thinking straight now.

If you don't want to get hurt,

just leave.

I'm not leaving.

Stop drinking, Ling Ting.

You're harming yourself.

Why are you being so nice to me?

I don't want to tell you.

Especially when you're in this state.

Didn't you say we're best friends?

Why don't you tell me?

I don't need a best friend.

If you say you hate me,

it'll sound more real to me.

I hate you.

You're being honest.

Very well.

I hate you so much.

I hate that I'm the first person you call

when you encounter problems.

Because you know

I'm at your beck and call.

I can listen to your whining.

I can listen to you talking about your crush.

I'll then smile and enlighten you.

I'll smile and give you advice.

When you're not happy,

you'll vent your frustration on me

and come to coax me afterward.

Will it help if you say sorry

after stabbing someone with a knife?

Do you really care about me?

You're just afraid

that I might fall out with you.

That no one will be nice to you as I do.

I want to comfort you.

I really do.

But you're acting

like a jerk.

I know it's because you're upset.

But I'm upset too.

Who would care about me?

I won't wait for you anymore.

♪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♪

(I'll give you my good luck.)

♪But I'll wait for the dawn with you♪

As you're eager to ask us over,

did something happen?

RCA Company has declared bankruptcy.

I'm trying to break into the backstage access

to read the details of the bankruptcy papers.

RCA?

The Russian company that we placed

a huge order with last month?

As expected.

The delivery date is approaching.

The warehouse has started packing.

Our company has invested a large amount of funds

in this order lately.

If we couldn't receive the final payment,

it means a huge problem will arise

in the company's capital chain.

It'll definitely affect the bid and the progress of QW1.

As this batch of drugs is produced according to European standards,

we can look for foreign buyers.

Xingxing,

you'll contact the European companies

to see if there are any potential buyers.

Noted.

Ms. Sun,

you'll ask several factories

to produce one more batch of Chinese outer packaging.

We have to prepare for the domestic sales of the overstock drugs.

Understood.

Ling Ting is not here?

I asked Mr. Zhou just now.

He said he has taken a week off.

I wonder what this kid is up to.

He's an expert at breaking into the backstage access.

I'll do it myself.

You may leave.

Tell every director

that I'll give them

an explanation in one week, top.

[The suggestion about personnel arrangement for the current chairman]

It's only been three days since this happened.

I've received five reports about Wei Lan's impeachment.

All of them

are under Gao Song, aren't they?

Gao Song

is ill-intentioned and I know that.

But he's got strong working ability

and knows the project very well.

This is what I see in him.

That's why I want him to assist Wei Lan.

Those old pits from the board suggest

relegating Wei Lan to a deputy

and have Gao Song in the posts of general manager and chairman.

This is outrageous.

What they mean is

that Wei Lan is inexperienced.

He can take the post

after several years of learning.

It's Mr. An.

What did he say?

He said

he wants to invite you to his place.

He hopes you can ensure

that he gets the priority for the bid of the QW1 project.

When that's done,

he said he could help us

with the sales of the overstock in the warehouse.

He didn't address me

and there's no "please".

After so many years,

this old man

is as rude as always.

Sir,

I think

you can consider this proposal.

Think about it.

Jiale is a company that's experienced

in the anticancer drug industry.

Besides, they're well-funded.

And Mr. An is an old friend of yours.

An old friend?

But I think

we can take this chance to bury the hatchet.

So we can have it both ways.

Come on.

It still doesn't go well?

Actually, you can go to...

You're asking me to go to the old man, right?

It's been three days since the problem happened.

I'm sure he has found the way out.

He's just waiting for me to go to him.

But, Wei Lan,

the very survival of the company is at stake.

It's not the right time to be angry at him.

You think I don't ask for his help

because I'm angry at him?

When I first found out about this order,

I wanted to close the deal with my own effort.

So I might've made a mistake because of my recklessness,

arrogance, and short-termism.

I'm angry at him.

I just don't want to lose.

This is not your responsibility.

Don't think too much.

Besides, no one knows

that that Russian man is

a scammer.

I've read the case file.

It's not the first time they set up a scam like this.

It was remiss of me.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

Are you going to pull an all-nighter?

I was busy arguing with the board this morning.

So I can only work at night.

I'll stay here with you tonight.

Well... That's not what I meant.

I mean, I'll stay up all night with you

to work.

Okay, I got it.

You've worked hard these days.

Go home and get some rest.

Alright, then.

I'll get going.

Mr. Wei Senior?

Okay.

I'll get to the point.

I have a way

to solve the issue of the backlog of OTC drugs in the warehouse.

I don't need it.

I can solve it myself.

I don't need your help.

I'm not helping you.

I'm helping Runshi,

the business of the Wei family.

I think the most important thing now is

to organize fund withdrawal.

Are you going to sell them at low prices?

That's the last resort.

We're not there yet.

I think we're almost there.

If we are,

it will ruin Runshi's reputation

in the industry.

And it'll be hard to promote the tender of QW1

that you care a lot about.

Do you know what the media says?

Who would be willing to work with a collapsing enterprise

to develop a new project?

You must've seen Gao Song's interview?

With his wild ambition,

I reckon those who are clear-headed

won't care about what he says.

Are you implying that I'm old?

That I can't think straight, aren't you?

Let's talk this out.

Come on.

Sit down.

Sit down.

Take it easy.

Here, have some water.

That's enough.

Gao Song is ill-intentioned.

And I know that.

He's a wolf that can't be tamed.

But in a war,

a wolf who can fight

is better than an incompetent general.

Incompetent?

Fine, I'm incompetent.

I'm sorry for letting you down again.

I've promised the board

that I'll solve the issue

of the backlog of OTC drugs in a week.

If I can't solve it,

I'll resign.

But if I solve it,

I hope

you won't interfere with Runshi's affairs again.

Wei Lan.

Wei Lan.

Don't worry, Mr. Wei Senior.

I'll go after him.

Rest assured, Mr. Wei Senior.

I'm following him.

♪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♪