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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 18]

Now be honest with me,

when will you bring

your boyfriend home?

You are talking about that again.

Well.

What kind of boyfriend do you want me to have?

He should be healthy and strong.

At least he can't go to the hospital every few days.

[Unqualified physique]

Don't date a man who does business.

Those businessmen who wear suits

to work every day have a lot on their minds.

You can't tell if they're telling the truth.

[Unqualified profession]

Am I right?

Don't date a man born with a silver spoon in his mouth.

They go after young ladies through their parents' money

by buying luxury brands of clothes

and fancy cars,

[Unqualified background] as seen in TV shows.

Xingxing.

You are an honest girl.

You can't get a boyfriend with those bad qualities.

You

need to find a down-to-earth boyfriend.

Dad.

But

even if there is such a man who fits all your requirements,

you can't tell if he is honest and down-to-earth.

Xingxing.

I have been observing you for some time.

Fess up.

Do you have a target already?

No, I don't.

No?

Did you forget

that I used to be a scout?

Dad.

Since you are a veteran scout,

can you tell me

what's happening inside my mind?

You must be thinking

this nagging old man

is getting

on your nerves,

can he leave you alone for a while?

As expected of you, Mr. Veteran Scout.

You are so observant.

I love you.

Hello, Wei Lan.

Xingxing.

I've asked Mr. Kang to tell my dad about our relationship.

Besides, you have met him before.

I have shown you my attitude.

It is your turn now.

When will Mr. Hong be free?

I would like to visit him

and give him the present I have prepared.

You know what present it is, don't you?

I don't think it's the right time now.

Aren't we together now?

I just don't think

it's an appropriate time yet.

You think I'm not good enough?

No.

Maybe I'm not mentally prepared yet.

Dad, you needed me? Coming.

Wei Lan, I will hang up now.

My dad needs me now.

(I must think of a way to make Dad approve of Wei Lan.)

(I ought to do something.)

Hello?

Mr. Wei.

I've discovered some of the things you asked me to check before.

It's about the female soldier who saved your life.

We failed to obtain her information

because she retired from the military

at the end of last year.

At the end of last year?

Yes.

I have emailed her information

to you.

Please check it out.

♪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♪

It was her.

It turns out she's the one I have been looking for.

♪But I'll wait for the dawn with you♪

♪I don't want to pretend♪

♪That I am very strong♪

♪The starlight you give me♪

♪Illuminates my future♪

♪The night might be long♪

♪But I'll wait for the dawn with you♪

The female soldier who saved your life before

was Hong Xingxing?

Yes, it was her.

I have verified this several times.

I had already noticed

the similarity between her

and the female soldier before.

What are the odds?

Think about this.

At first, we encountered each other abroad

and we met here at Donghu again.

These two places are thousands of kilometers apart.

When are you going to tell her about that?

As soon as possible, I wish.

By the way,

how is the prosthetic arm

adjusted by Professor Li?

Perfect.

But didn't Xingxing say

she wouldn't bring you home for the time being?

She did say that before.

However, I'm sure

she will be on cloud nine

after knowing our destined fate.

You are going with me to buy a diamond ring tomorrow.

Sure.

A diamond ring?

Not only am I going to tell her the truth,

but I also want to propose to her.

I want her

to be my wife.

♪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♪

Are you burning up?

I will get you the medicine.

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

Speed up.

More strength.

Don't stop.

Keep on.

Come on. Keep on.

Are you tired?

If you are tired, take...

Take a break.

♪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♪

Are you burning up again?

[Female changing room]

What has gotten into you lately?

You've acted weirdly.

Have I?

Yes.

Be honest with me.

Are you mad at me

because I'm not going to let you

meet my dad?

Honestly, I have my own reasons,

and I can't explain them in a few words now.

How about coming over to my house tonight?

I haven't brought the present for Mr. Hong.

Besides, I'm not prepared today.

But since Mr. Hong wants to see me,

I will surely go.

I'm...

My dad isn't at home tonight.

Do you mean we...

What are you thinking?

My dad is hard to deal with.

So we need to rehearse for it in advance.

Are you coming over?

These are all glorious achievements of my dad.

Try to learn something from them.

My dad is quite picky about my future partner.

No.

I wouldn't say he is picky,

but he does have some strange requirements.

Anyway, all of this will be helpful to you.

It was taken

when my father was on a rescue mission.

This photo was taken

when he won first place in the Combatives Tournament.

You could reply to the message first.

No need. Let's continue.

I'll get you some food.

Reply to the message first. Maybe it's something urgent.

[Zhou Yilin] (Wei Lan.)

(Where are you now?)

(I thought we were going to pick the diamond ring now.)

(Why aren't you back yet?)

(I have been waiting for you.)

(I'm at Xingxing's house rehearsing how to meet with his dad.)

(Zhou Yilin, I'm warning you,)

(don't disturb me tonight.)

My father-in-law is incredible.

[Special Force, Grand Prize for Combatives Tournament 2010]

What is this?

It isn't junk food.

I specially prepared

this healthy and low-fat meal for you.

Hong Xingxing and her dark cuisine.

I'm looking forward to it.

Have a taste.

I'm sorry.

It's fine.

I will go clean it.

The bathroom is over there.

OK.

There is a white towel. That's mine.

You can use it.

OK.

Also, I have a loose t-shirt.

It will fit you, I think.

I will get it for you.

(Okay.)

Hello, Wei Lan.

Where are you now?

I'm at Xingxing's house.

As for the details, I'll tell you afterward.

Let's talk about it tomorrow.

I'm hanging up.

Hold on.

Judging by that sound,

are you taking a shower?

Gosh! Wei Lan, you are horrible.

You are taking a shower at Hong Xingxing's place.

Xingxing got my shirt stained.

I wanted to clean it.

But she thought I was going to take a shower.

That's why I'm doing it now.

Are you silly?

A woman asked you to take a shower

at her place at this late hour, which means...

You want to take your relationship to the next level.

No way!

I didn't think of it that way.

You have been together for some time, right?

It is time

to make your relationship official.

Anyway, you shall just let it develop as nature intended,

you can't force it.

What you've done today

is likely to make him misunderstand you.

Think about this.

Your dad isn't at home today,

so you invited him over

and accidentally got his shirt stained.

Then you asked him to take a shower

and use your towel.

Despite this,

I believe those are just coincidences.

What should I do to clear the air?

You need to untangle what is tangled.

Figure it out by yourself.

Xingxing.

I shall leave you to it.

Bye-bye.

No.

I must make this thing clear.

Wei Lan.

You are a gentleman.

Before clarifying what's going on with Xingxing,

you must keep your desire in check.

You ought to calm down.

Calm down.

Yes.

Take a shower and calm down.

I must make this thing clear.

I must make this thing clear.

Wei Lan, you...

Oh, my God.

My dad is back.

What should we do now?

What should we do?

Hide.

Where...

Where do I hide?

Hide...

Go to my room. Quick.

Xingxing.

Is your dad at home?

Mr. Lei.

My dad went out of town to attend the wedding

of his friend's child.

He's not at home.

I see.

When will he be back? I can wait for him.

Mr. Lei.

He isn't coming back tonight.

Really?

Is it okay for you to stay at home alone?

I'm fine with it, Mr. Lei.

You should get home early.

Well, Hong is not here

so I can't find a partner to play chess with me.

Can you play with me? Let's do it.

Mr. Lei.

Well.

I have to work overtime tonight.

What's wrong with your company?

Why do you still have to work at night?

Your boss is so black-hearted.

Indeed.

My boss is an evil capitalist

who has left me loads of work.

Mr. Lei.

I don't think I can play Chinese chess with you tonight.

How pitiful I am!

I have a whole bunch of work.

When will I finish all of them?

What should I do? Mr. Lei.

You shall go home and take a break.

I still have to...

Xingxing.

Wei Lan, you may come out.

Luckily it was Mr. Lei.

If it were my dad...

I would be doomed.

What's wrong?

What did you comment about me just now?

I can't remember that.

You said I was a capitalist,

an evil capitalist.

Did I?

Xingxing.

You are at home, aren't you?

I'm drinking with Mr. Zheng.

We had fun tonight.

[Dad] I'm going back home tomorrow morning.

Take care of yourself at home.

I miss you.

Shall we

continue?

OK.

Xingxing.

Lock the door.

You ought to be careful

and watch out for fire and thieves.

Do not sleep with the air conditioner on.

Your injury has yet to recover.

Do take care of yourself.

Sleeping with the air conditioner on is bad for your health.

Be a good girl.

Shall we?

Xingxing.

You must be hungry.

You usually have dinner at this hour.

I'm not there and no one can prepare you a fine meal.

Oh, vegetables and fruits are in the fridge.

Xingxing.

Mr. Zheng and I are having a nice chat

tonight.

I told him a lot

about you.

It has been ten years since he last saw you.

Besides, I showed him your photo.

He said you're a mature adult now.

By the way,

the self-defense stick is below your pillow.

Use it if someone breaks into the house.

You even have a self-defense stick at home.

Yes.

This is my dad's.

I prefer unarmed fighting,

like boxing, Brazilian jujitsu, and Karate.

My dad likes using weapons,

like Arnis sticks,

archery, Shaolin Knife Skills, etc.

Oh, right.

This is a photo of him and a lion he hunted

when he first went abroad

for a mission back then.

He still brags about it now.

That's cool.

We were discharged from the military half a year ago.

Living a peaceful life,

he always feels full of energy.

So he takes me to go jogging, work out,

travel,

and visit his old friends from the army.

You came back with Mr. Hong?

We were invalided home.

I told you before

that my dad

lost his right arm from saving me

on the last mission.

Also, the wound on my back

was caused by that mission.

Do you mean

Mr. Hong and you performed the same mission

and both of you left the military due to injuries?

Yes.

That mission was dangerous.

I didn't tell you about this.

It's not a secret, anyway.

The criminals claimed that a local pharmaceutical factory

produced fake drugs

and held several employees hostage.

We were dispatched to rescue the hostages.

But we didn't know that the locals were armed.

I was a soldier.

It was my duty to sacrifice myself to protect people.

However,

I never wished for my dad to be disabled because of me.

You may not know how amazing my dad was.

Because of that incident,

I can never forgive myself.

Don't blame yourself.

I mean it.

I know.

What I hate the most is that pharmaceutical factory

and those black-hearted businessmen.

If they hadn't

produced fake drugs,

none of those disputes or that mission

would have happened.

My dad wouldn't have lost his arm in the explosion

because of me.

I've never been able to forgive myself,

nor can I forgive them.

Did they really produce fake drugs?

Could there

be any misunderstanding in it?

There was no misunderstanding.

Stop using your kindness

to speak for those black-hearted businessmen.

The factory owner

covered up the truth with money

and no one has investigated that fake drug case since then.

(Was the incident Xingxing mentioned)

(the scandal of Runshi back then?)

(Does it have anything to do with Dad?)

Hello, Mr. Kang. It's me.

Has my dad slept?

[No. 26, 1526th Alley] Sure, I will come over now.

Dear daughter.

I'm home.

Dad.

You are back.

I...

Dad.

Well,

I have something to tell you.

You are indeed in a relationship.

Just as I expected, right?

Yes, Dad.

How can I

hide it from the scout's eyes?

Where does that brat come from?

How tall is he? What is his profession?

What does he look like?

I...

Hong Xingxing!

Yes, sir!

This Saturday,

bring him home.

What's his name again?

Wei Lan.

Yes.

Invite him over for dinner.

Yes, sir!

I couldn't find AK Pharmaceutical Factory's

annual report for last year at headquarters.

I have searched all around.

I have fewer trusted aides abroad.

Hence, I'm counting on you now.

Do inform me

as soon as you obtain new evidence.

That so-called fake drug

was slander by the local competitor.

There was a reporter who intended to blackmail me with it.

Therefore, I closed down the company and planned to retreat.

But they still wouldn't let me go.

This is the truth behind it.

(I need evidence.)

(This incident has affected Xingxing so badly.)

(I can only tell her the truth after I clear things up.)

[Hong Xingxing] (Come to my house for dinner this Saturday.)

(My dad wants to see you.)

(I'm sorry, Xingxing.)

(It's not the time to give that present to you.)

(I owe you too much.)

(Plus, this incident has taken a toll on you before.)

(I can never have you)

(accept my love without knowing the truth.)

You are here, Wei Lan.

Xingxing.

There is one thing

I want to tell you.

What's wrong with you?

You look not so well.

Maybe I'm nervous.

Why are you nervous?

My dad is a friendly man.

Maybe it is not the right time yet,

but you need to hear me out.

Get your hands off my daughter!

Dad.

Dad, calm down.

Dad, I told you about him before.

This is my boyfriend.

Mr. Hong, I'm Wei Lan.

Take this.

Come with me.

No worries. Let's go.

Well, let me introduce him to you.

This is my boyfriend...

Wei Lan.

Yes!

Age?

24 years old.

Hometown?

I'm a local.

Educational background?

Graduate degree

in Biopharmaceuticals and Business Administration.

Hey, Hong.

It's his first time here.

Don't interrogate him like a suspect.

Why are you staring at me?

I'm just telling the truth.

You're scary like that.

What if he runs away?

He dare not.

Hong Xingxing.

Do you still remember what I told you?

What's the standard for finding a boyfriend?

He should be healthy and strong.

Don't date a man who does business.

Don't date a man born with a silver spoon in his mouth.

Yes, I do.

Are you from a wealthy family?

Dad.

Do not judge the book by its cover.

Yes.

OK.

Then I'll ask what the book is about.

What's your record in the triathlon competition?

Do you participate in Spartan Race this year?

Have you won any medals

in amateur boxing and marathons?

Dad.

You are putting him on the spot.

How can ordinary people in the world

win that many medals?

She's right.

Mr. Hong.

I joined an amateur half-marathon in Donghu this year.

I won the silver medal.

[Youth Group, Second Place]

Xingxing.

I don't mean to undermine your boyfriend.

But I joined the middle-aged group.

[Senior Group, Third Place]

I won the bronze medal.

All right.

That's enough.

I have asked all my questions.

Wei.

Don't be afraid.

Hong might have a sharp tongue.

But he is soft-hearted.

He's just worried

that the flower he has held dear for twenty years

will be eaten by a pig.

Oops, I made a slip of the tongue.

I mean, be plucked by you.

He still

needs some time to accept this.

Am I right, Hong?

What nonsense are you saying?

Let me tell you this.

Well,

I'm open-minded and generous.

My dear daughter,

Hong Xingxing, has the freedom

to meet any man she likes.

I won't meddle in it.

However, I want to

make one thing clear to you.

If I find out

someone bullies her,

I will never let him off the hook.

Come on.

Let's dig in.

Come on, let's raise our glasses.

Congratulations to Hong Xingxing for being in love.

Here.

Come on.

Hong.

Hong.

Dad.

OK.

Good. Cheers.

Here.

I got this tea from Huangshan. Take a sip.

Taste it.

Wei.

Don't be nervous. Easy.

Hong.

What's with that face?

Smile.

You should smile.

Mr. Hong must be worried about Xingxing.

You're worried about her?

Hong.

Look at your daughter closely

from head to toe.

Look at the muscles

in her arms.

You'd better worry about Wei.

Am I right?

Wei.

How did you

start your relationship?

We...

Did you fall for her

the first day you met her in the office?

Actually, no.

The day she came to my office

wasn't our first meeting.

We met each other long before that.

That day, someone stole my stuff,

and Xingxing happened to pass by.

When she ran towards me,

she was glowing

in my eyes.

After that, when I was in the hospital,

Xingxing filled my mind.

I thought

it was because I loathed her for causing me trouble.

But thinking back,

it's because I have fallen for her

at that time.

That's icky.

Yes, it does sound icky.

But that's my genuine feeling.

Later,

she became my assistant.

After spending time together,

I've realized that she is naive,

kind, gentle,

and has a set of principles.

Even though we haven't been together for a long time,

we have been through a lot together.

♪I take your face in my hands♪

♪Is there a world♪

♪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♪

She is the one I've been looking for.

♪That beautiful and sweet person♪

♪Is you♪

Mr. Hong.

Thank you so much.

Thank you for allowing Xingxing to be by my side.

Brat.

You genuinely care for Xingxing.

That's great.

I can tell how much you care for her.

But I also need to tell you something.

If you want your relationship to last,

you'll need more than just love.

♪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♪