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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 19]

Young man.

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.

I understand.

Dad.

Wei Lan actually takes very good care of me.

Hong.

Your daughter isn't taking your side.

Go away.

Mr. Hong.

I'll definitely do my best to take care of Xingxing.

I'll keep my career growing too.

I will take full responsibility for our future...

♪That brightens up our hearts♪

even if we fail

to walk down the aisle.

♪The beauty I met♪

I mean...

If that ever happens.

♪That beautiful and sweet person♪

No matter what happens,

she'll always be the one I care about the most.

She can never be replaced.

♪I don't mind being treated with indifference♪

♪I know exactly what you are thinking♪

♪Love is becoming clearer, it is you♪

Why did you look so nervous just now?

It's unlike you.

Everyone gets nervous when they meet their partners' parents for the first time.

I get it that my dad has a very stern face

and speaks very loudly.

Although he seems fierce,

he's a very soft-hearted man.

You'll get to know him better soon.

I got it.

By the way,

he wasn't picking on you

when he brought up the medals.

He only did that because he takes personal honor very seriously.

Don't worry. I understand.

The homework I did at your place

isn't in vain.

Moreover,

I saw

those medals before.

He cherishes those medals a lot.

Since I was a kid,

I've always wanted to grow up to be a person like him.

I've been finding it hard to adapt to my new lifestyle

since the day I was discharged from the military.

Perhaps I had been working as a soldier for way too long.

I'm not used to being idle anymore.

You saw my resume.

You know

that I lost many jobs before.

I messed up

all my previous jobs.

I even thought

I wouldn't be able to survive as a normal person.

Things changed

after I met you.

I like being your assistant

and organizing your documents.

I like being your bodyguard

and keeping you safe.

I like dragging you to the gym

and seeing you get healthier day by day.

I also love seeing you

doing all the experiments I'd never understand.

I'm excited about the release of the new drug.

I hope that I'll always be the person

standing by your side

when you succeed.

Also,

most importantly,

I love you.

What's wrong?

Were you taken aback

by my blunt statement?

I can try to be more reserved

if you're not used to it.

I love you too.

Nothing can separate us.

Will we ever be separated?

Zhou Yilin.

Wake up, Zhou Yilin.

Wake up.

I'll drop my friend home.

Take care of the bar.

Yes, boss.

[Zhou Yilin]

Zhou Yilin, are you awake yet?

I'll pick you up and we'll go to the office together.

No.

Wait...

I'm not at home now.

You're not at home?

Then, where are you now?

Did you spend the night by the road?

I'll see you in the office half an hour later.

Bye. See you.

[The Bluetooth call has been disconnected]

Something is going on.

You didn't go home last night, right?

I went home.

You are a germophobic scientist

who would change three times a day if you were given the chance.

But you are still wearing

your pajamas from last night.

Besides, you're averting your gaze.

Also, not forgetting the phone call we had this morning.

I've come to a conclusion.

You didn't go home last night.

You must have spent the night outside your home.

And you spent it with a woman.

Come clean now.

Why didn't you go home last night?

Who were you with?

What did you do?

Fine.

I was at Feifei's place

last night.

Kang Fei?

Yes.

Haven't you broken up already?

No.

Strictly speaking,

you were never a pair.

It's a long story.

I went to Kang Fei's bar for a drink last night.

I kept drinking, and I accidentally got drunk.

I forgot how to go home,

so

Feifei brought me to her place.

Then...

Unfortunately, nothing happened between us.

Her mom was at home.

What a waste.

Fortunately,

I think

her mom finds me all right.

She even prepared a lunchbox for me.

She said that she would bring me

to a food exhibition when she's free.

All in all,

I think I did well

in this meeting

because I was completely sincere and frank when I was drunk.

It was my honesty

that moved her worldly-wise mom.

Because of that, I'm now one step forward

on my way to winning Kang Fei's heart.

What about you?

How did it go last night?

It went pretty well.

Did you manage to talk to her about the counterfeit medications?

I've decided to never bring it up again.

Why not?

It was a long time ago.

I don't want to make a fuss over what happened in the past.

Just let bygones be bygones.

Wait.

Are you going to hide it from Hong Xingxing?

I retrieved AK Factory's document in secret.

I didn't find anything suspicious.

Perhaps the old man was right.

It might be just a misunderstanding.

Perhaps it wasn't Runshi Group

who did that to Hong Xingxing.

But what if it's true?

If we continue with the investigation

and find out that it was really Runshi who did that to Xingxing,

what would I do?

She will never forgive me.

And I'll lose her too.

I won't allow that to happen.

No matter what your decision is,

I'll always take your side.

Thank you, Zhou.

What are you planning to do next?

Let's pretend nothing happened today.

I'll get a diamond ring tomorrow. Come with me.

Sure.

They're finally showing the cloven hoof.

You found it?

I went to Factory No. 29 just now.

Just like what you expected,

their accounting records don't tally.

I wonder if the problem is with the factory

or the accountant.

Whatever it is, Factory No. 29 definitely looks sketchy.

I remember

that the accountant and Deputy Plant Manager of Factory No. 29

were both recruited by Gao Song.

Yes.

We finally found evidence to prove their wrongdoings.

I'll send someone to the factory to investigate it tomorrow.

We'll take Gao Song down fair and square.

I'll go home to spend time with my dad.

I've got to go.

Wait a minute.

What's this?

A present.

They are so expensive.

And there are so many of them.

This star hairpin looks great.

Tomorrow will mark the third month

of us dating each other.

I think

we need a proper date.

I want to make you

the prettiest woman at the venue.

Well...

Aren't they too much?

I might not be able to walk as usual after I put these on.

I'll hold your hands.

I'll pick you up

at 6 PM tomorrow.

This is a loose diamond of high quality.

It's a perfect IF diamond with a four-claw setting.

What do you think?

I think Xingxing will like it.

I agree.

Great.

You know Xingxing the best.

I trust you.

I'll get this.

Please wrap it for me.

Sure. I'll be right back.

Zhou Yilin stood me up.

I'm glad you agreed to come with me.

Thanks.

Mr. Wei.

Let me pick up the ring for you tomorrow afternoon.

It'll be just in time for your date.

It's fine.

I think I should pick it up myself.

It's more meaningful that way.

Let's have a meal together.

My treat.

Is this a conversation between the boss and his staff

or three friends?

Of course we are friends now.

All right.

I don't want to eat with you.

Bye.

What's wrong with her?

Did I upset her?

It has nothing to do with you.

I...

Hi. Mr. Liu.

I am at the flyover near the south entrance of the pedestrian street.

You can pick me up now.

Okay. Bye.

Meixi.

Stop running. You might fall down.

You brought me bad luck.

I'll be gentle.

Sorry.

Why did you have to run?

Do you really hate to see me that much?

I simply don't want

to see anything that has to do with a ring.

Can't I?

Is it because of me?

Please don't blame Wei Lan.

He has no idea I once bought a ring for Xingxing.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have asked me to come along.

All right.

They're a happy couple now.

We should be happy for them too.

Indeed.

Xingxing found a guy who loves her with all his heart.

Of course I'm happy for her.

Do you always carry it with you?

You haven't gotten over her yet.

No.

I carry it with me all the time,

but I've also always wanted to ask you out.

Yet you turn me down every time.

I want you to be my witness.

What am I supposed to witness?

A farewell.

I've been thinking about this.

I came up with many different ideas

about what to do with the ring.

I want it to be a ceremony.

Do you really need a grand ceremony for it?

It's not the ceremony that matters.

However,

I think it symbolizes

my first love.

I want to end it

officially

before I start a new chapter in life.

You can bury it in the earth.

Of course I can.

You can also throw it into the ocean.

Yes. I can do that too.

You'll have the say.

Maybe...

Hey.

Meixi.

I've been thinking a lot recently.

It was my fault.

As you said before,

I'm just an immature kid.

But I'll change.

I swear.

Soon, I'll grow up to become a mature man.

I'll care for you genuinely.

I will give you

everything I've got.

I like you,

and only you.

Ling Ting.

Do you know what the biggest issue

between us is?

You're much younger than I am.

And you're going back to school in a month.

I attend blind dates

because I want...

You want a secure future.

I know.

That's what I want to give you too.

My studies won't take more than two years.

We can keep in touch through phone calls

and video calls.

I'll take a flight to wherever you're at every time I have a break.

I can buy you flight tickets so that you can come over too.

Just like what I said before.

We can surf together

and dive together.

I can show you around my campus.

We can also go for a ride

on the most beautiful State Route 1.

Two years.

♪When I met you♪

It'll pass by in the blink of an eye.

♪The sun was just nice♪

If you have any other concerns,

then...

Why don't we take my last month here

as the trial period?

Trial period?

We'll put our relationship on probation.

You can terminate it anytime if you're not happy with it.

♪What a magical feeling♪

How do I know if you'll keep your word?

♪You held my hands♪

I'll consider that a yes.

♪And went through the crowd♪

♪The drizzling rain♪

You...

♪At the corners of the earth♪

I can't breathe.

Let me go now.

Do you agree

to be my girlfriend?

♪I want to protect your smile♪

Yes.

Let me go now.

♪All the troubles will be forgotten♪

Meixi.

I will definitely do my best.

I'll work hard

and study well.

Don't worry.

Our relationship will never lose its spark.

I'll come back to you immediately

after I graduate from university two years later.

From then on,

we'll spend all our time together.

We'll never be apart.

I trust you.

What?

Wei Lan's men are investigating all the factories?

What about our guys in Factory No. 29?

The girl named Hong Xingxing

took our accounting records.

You're done for.

You have to help me.

Don't worry.

I'll tell the hypnotist to arrange an escape route for you.

[Vice Chairman, Gao Song]

I must quit Delta Health.

No.

I'm still a shareholder.

I need a few more days.

Wei Lan.

Mr. Mai promised me a bright future.

I would have a life as good as yours.

But you insisted on coming back here

and ruining my plan.

If that's what you want,

I won't show you any mercy.

There are things

I can blackmail you with too.

Hi. Mr. Wei.

I'm calling from Le baron, the restaurant.

I would like to confirm

tonight's special reservation with you.

Sure.

You have reserved a table next to the window at 8:30 PM tonight.

That's right.

We will place the ring on the dessert tray.

Correct?

Yes.

All right.

Once Miss Hong removes the cloche,

the band will start playing the music

and we'll deliver the rose bouquet too.

Yes.

All right.

Le baron wishes you a good night ahead.

We wish you a successful proposal.

A successful proposal.

Hey.

Wei Lan, this is not good.

Read the online news now.

(The secret of Runshi Group)

(has been spread across the Internet)

(this afternoon.)

(This is another scandal Runshi is involved in)

(after the bidding incident.)

(It's a sensational story.)

(The whistleblower alleged)

(that Runshi Group, who claimed to be an ethical pharmaceutical company,)

(was involved in a dispute)

(nine months ago.)

(The dispute happened because of the compromised quality)

(of the drugs produced by Runshi.)

(Wei Baofeng, the former chairman of the company,)

(and Wei Lan, the current chairman, are both involved in this.)

(The authorities are ready to conduct an investigation)

(regarding the scandal.)

(We will keep you updated)

(about the progress of the investigation.)

[Wei Lan]

He's here.

He can wait outside.

Dad.

What do you think about my makeup?

Your lips are red.

And it's dark under your eyes.

I can't tell any difference.

Dad.

I spent six hours on my makeup today.

I have a very important date later.

Don't I look good?

Let me take a closer look.

Wait a minute.

Take a closer look.

Yes.

I still can't tell the difference.

Dad.

I was lying to you.

You look good. You look really good.

Dad.

Look at my necklace.

Does it suit me?

Do my earrings look good?

They look good.

What about my dress?

(You look great.)

Are they expensive?

They're all gifts from Wei Lan.

That boy is too sweet.

I've never seen my daughter

being

so beautiful before.

The star hairpin!

Dad, I'll talk to you later.

I need to get dolled up.

Dad.

Where is he?

He's been waiting outside.

Let him in.

Sure.

Come on in.

Wei Lan.

I need an explanation.

My father

purchased the QW1 Project nine months ago.

We went overseas to purchase raw materials together.

We settled down

at Runshi's sister company at the border, also known as the AK Pharmaceutical Factory.

It's also the Chinese pharmaceutical factory you mentioned before.

This is what happened.

One day,

someone broke into the factory with a gun.

He locked all of the workers and their families up

inside the factory.

He also held two workers hostage.

It was really critical.

I had no idea...

I know what happened.

My father and I

led the mission.

I don't know what went wrong,

but I know

that Runshi isn't an unscrupulous company like what the media portrayed.

Wei Lan.

I only have a question for you.

You always knew that the Chinese pharmaceutical company

belonged to Runshi,

but you chose to hide it from me.

Is that right?

Sorry.

Why?

Why did you lie to me?

Were you afraid that I would be upset

and vent my anger on you?

No.

Wei Lan.

You underestimated what a soldier can do.

Despite how much

that incident hurt my family

and the fact that it stole my dream away from me,

I have no regrets.

Because a soldier must protect the people.

I saved many lives,

including those innocent workers,

their wives, and their children.

You saved me too.

I'm saying

that

you saved me too.

For the past six months,

I've been asking for my friends' help

to search for the female soldier.

I want to thank her personally,

but all the searches were in vain.

However, I heard from them last week,

saying that they've found her.

I suddenly realized

that the person who's been living in my head rent free

is beside me right now.

What a coincidence.

It seems like we're destined to be together.

I thought

that it would be a romantic start for us.

But...

But when you told me about it

the other day,

I realized how much

this incident has hurt you and Mr. Hong.

I don't know how to bring it up to you.

Because I know

no matter how hard I try to explain it...

I saved you.

Are you repaying me with a lie?

That's not true, Xingxing.

Because of what happened,

my spine was permanently damaged.

My dad lost his arm in the explosion

when he was trying to save me!

We can never go back to what we used to be!

But I have no regrets.

All I want is the truth.

However, you refused to tell me the truth.

Instead, you decided to lie to me!

Xingxing, please allow me to explain.

If it weren't for the news...

how much longer would you keep lying to me?

Would you hide it from me forever?

I didn't lie to you, Xingxing.

Please allow me to explain.

I love you.

That's why I didn't know

how to break the news to you.

I know that if you find out

that Runshi was behind this,

you would never forgive me.

You were wrong.

I could forgive you

because you weren't the mastermind.

Also...

I love you.

But things will never be the same as before.

You should leave now.

I don't want to see you now.

Xingxing.

I know whatever I say now won't help anything.

But I hope that you can trust me.

Anyway,

I'll give you an explanation.

I'll always be with you

for the rest of our lives.

Xingxing.

Will you marry me?

(Hong Xingxing.)

(All the best at work.)

(Hong Xingxing.)

(All the best at work.)

♪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♪