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Stop!

After her!

The agency has spent millions getting Xiao Xiao to where she is.

Your life is worth less than a single hair on her head!

If you can't take good care of her,

you should just quit.

-Yes, Mr Wang, I'm on my way. you should just quit.

-Yes, Mr Wang, I'm on my way.

So sorry miss!

Help me out here!

What's going on with you?

Shh!

Over there!

They've finally gone!

(Wet paint)

Pay me back for the blouse!

I didn't do it on purpose!

Can you forgive me?

No way.

I'll be fired.

Next time!

I'll pay you back next time!

Xiao Xiao is going to kill me!

These photos are so amazing!

Let's switch to the next outfit.

Of course! Thank you, thank you.

Where's my outfit?

Why don't you just rub it all over your face?

How dare you! Hold still!

I can pay you back.

Pay me back? Can you even afford it?

The agency should have sent me a dog instead of you!

Get out of my sight at once, immediately, right now!

Get lost, now!

Found you at last.

Pay me back.

It's you again?

I've... just run into a bit of trouble.

Can't you just let it go?

Pay me back, or buy me a new blouse.

Don't even think about getting away with it.

I... oh, look! Over there!

This set of photos is very good!

Is the model a newcomer?

She's got good potential, she'd be worth training!

Wow! So much money.

Thank you.

You're getting nothing.

Come on, I sacrificed so much for this.

I sold out my self-respect!

You should pay me more.

You're working off your debt to me.

It's nothing more than what you should be doing.

Okay, fine. I'm leaving now.

You can't leave!

Are you having second thoughts?

Based on the price of the blouse you ruined,

you owe me at least ten more sets of photos.

Ten more sets?

Or maybe you could do something else

that would let you pay me back faster.

After all, you have a pretty nice figure.

And your face isn't bad either.

Really?

What are you giggling about?

Do you think I wouldn't dare?

I think you wouldn't dare.

You're not that kind of person.

Your eyes are very innocent.

Let's do this.

If I manage to get this paint off your blouse,

we'll be even, okay?

I've managed to wash all the paint out! Look!

I... our debt is settled, right?

I'll be going now.

I... that is... why don't you treat me to lunch?

Huh?

When was the last time you ate?

Not since I arrived back in the country!

Then how long have you been back?

From the time I got off the plane...

it's been 24 hours.

You've only been back 24 hours, and already so many people are after you.

Are you an internationally wanted criminal?

I'm so cute, how could I possibly be a wanted criminal?

Tell me what's going on.

Or else I'm calling the police.

I've just arrived back in the country.

When I got home, I found that my parents were missing.

Then a gang of men appeared out of nowhere

and came after me.

You might have been studying abroad,

but you've definitely watched your share of local dramas.

What you just said was so melodramatic.

You don't believe me?

Who would believe something that farfetched?

Unless those men...

appear...

right in front of me!

After her!

I haven't used my fighting skills in years,

but it looks like I'll have to unleash them on you today!

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven zeroes—

Ten million! Your family really is rich!

But now all these funds have been frozen.

That means you're still a pauper.

Once I find my parents, I'll have access to the money again!

Then what are you going to do now?

Sleep in the streets? Live off scraps?

I... I still don't know your name.

Once you step out of that door,

we'll have nothing further to do with each other.

There's no need for you to get to know me.

Then... what line of work are you in?

My name is Xia Tian.

I've just finished my postgraduate studies.

I've only just arrived back in the country.

My home's been impounded,

my parents are missing,

and there's a whole gang after me.

I finally ran into this kind-hearted woman,

but I still don't know what her name is.

My name is Mo Mo.

I'm a talent agent.

Now that we've been introduced, we're friends!

It's fine if I stay here tonight, right?

Get out.

Oh.

I know you want to start your own personal styling service.

I can help you with that!

How did you know?

I... I accidentally sneaked a look at your phone.

None of your business!

Let's make a deal.

You take me in,

and after I find my parents,

I'll invest in your studio.

It's going to cost so much!

Think of how long it will take you to save up for it!

Please?

Hm?

Please? Please? Hm?

Fine, fine, fine, fine!

Do you know what time it is? Why aren't you here?

Are you dead?

I'm so sorry, Xiao Xiao jie! I'll get there right away!

Why haven't you gone inside?

I left my employee's badge at home.

Can you explain that to the security staff?

Why don't you just leave your brain home as well?

The director hates it when people are late!

I'm going inside first.

Wait!

You forgot something, didn't you?

And now you can't get in, can you?

Look here! Here!

I've got it now.

What are you so smug about?

Sooner or later, I'm going to fire you.

You can't sign that!

Don't you ever think before you accept a role?

That role doesn't fit your image at all, and the script has been plagiarised!

You're going to get mixed up in a lawsuit.

The production company has spent tens of millions on this project.

Don't you think they know better than you?

If you take on this project, people are going to condemn you!

Who are you to make decisions for me?

I'm your agent.

I'm responsible for your professional decisions.

You have lots of fans now, but that's only temporary.

If you don't manage things well, there's going to be backlash.

So what if there's backlash?

I want to make as much money as I can while I'm still young.

Once I'm in a big mansion surrounded by piles of cash,

what do I care if people criticise me?

You can't sign that contract!

Let go!

Let her take the role if she wants.

Whatever you do, she won't appreciate it anyway.

Xiao Xiao jie!

I've found a role in a different drama for you.

The subject matter is good, and the production company is very professional.

Reviews should be pretty good.

Bai Rui debuted at the same time as I did, and she was an influencer too.

She's starting to get roles in dramas,

including a lead role.

Me? I'm still stuck doing stupid photoshoots and commercials.

Do you know why?

Isn't she from a rich family?

Her father invested in that drama—

No.

It's because her agent has an actual brain.

And mine doesn't.

You've already signed a contract to do this commercial.

Once you renew with our agency—

Renew? Who said I wanted to stay with your agency?

I have an offer from another agency that's three times better than what I get here.

And they have the top agents in the industry.

You want to switch agencies?

You have no strategy and no contacts.

Why should I stay with you?

Wait!

Have you wanted to switch agencies for a long time?

Then why did you still keep making a fool of her?

Everyone knows I want to switch agencies.

She's the only one who doesn't.

Isn't she a fool?

Then you should let her know!

Who are you? Who do you think you are, to be making these accusations?

I'm her personal assistant!

Oh! Found yourself an assistant? You must have learned a thing or two since I last saw you.

Take my advice, and start looking for your next boss.

She can't even keep her own job right now.

I'm confident that she can become a top-level agent!

Not even she dares to make such a claim.

Ask her if any of the artists she's managed has stayed for longer than a month?

The problem must be with those artists!

Let's make a bet.

Give me a month's time.

If I can show that I have what it takes to be a great agent,

then you'll renew your contract with our agency.

Why should I say yes?

Your endorsement deal with Pulan Jewellery is nearly up, isn't it?

I can get them to renew it within a month.

Will they listen to a girl like you?

I'm from the Xia family. Think about it.

Fine. I'll give you a month.

Artists these days have such poor self-control.

She knows she's filming today, but she's still drinking so much.

Sometimes artists don't have much of a choice.

What about you?

Me? I'm nobody.

I'm just trying to make a living.

What are you looking at?

Eww!

Xiao Xiao, have you been under a lot of pressure lately?

I don't think you're performing at your best.

Your expectations are too high, director!

It's my honour to learn from you.

How about this.

I've made a booking at a bar tonight,

as an early celebration for completing the filming of this commercial.

You'll join me, of course?

If it was up to me, of course I'd be happy to join you!

It's just that I've already made an appointment with Mr Wang to discuss a drama project.

What a shame.

But my agent can join you instead,

to make up for my absence.

That works.

Then I look forward to seeing you tonight.

I heard he's directing a new drama,

and still looking for a second female lead.

As my agent, you know how to handle this, right?

That's not really my job, is it?

With that attitude, how do you expect me to renew my contract with your agency?

You should start looking for a different career, and soon!

Fine.

I'll go.

They say, if you put your hand on someone's knee

and they straighten it, that makes them an A.

If they bend their knee, that makes them a D.

What do you think?

Why don't we talk about the next drama you're making?

If you don't play hard,

how can you work hard?

Then let me drink to you one more time, director.

I hope you'll consider Xiao Xiao for your next project.

She's a really good actress.

That's something we can think about.

When do you think we—

We can talk about the details some other time.

For now, let's drink.

You... you... you...

What?

There's a super hot woman over there,

she says she's looking for a famous director.

Could that be you?

It must be me!

Amazing! She's just over there.

I'm going over there just for a minute, I'll be back soon.

Bye-bye!

Mo Mo, how did you end up drinking so much?

Let's go home.

You're finally awake.

Did I drink a lot yesterday?

Mm!

I didn't do anything weird, did I?

I'm going to have to refresh your memory.

Wow!

What a big house!

Is this my studio?

Your boss is back!

Why aren't you coming out to greet her?

Xiao Xiao!

You... stand up!

You never listen to me.

No commercials for you this month!

And no dramas either!

Okay, okay, okay.

Xia Tian.

You... you liar!

Said you were from a rich family!

But you need me to pay even for the cheapest bowl of noodles you order!

Pay me back, pay me back...

Dad, why do you keep saying I'm not as good as my brother?

Why do I have to hand over all the money I earn to him

so that he can buy a house?

Why? Why?

You've done very well, my daughter.

Daddy should apologise to you.

Mr Wang.

I've been working here for a whole year,

but I still haven't passed probation!

It's okay, it's okay.

It's okay.

Director Liu!

My client is an actress!

Not a bar girl!

Die, you horrible old lech!

Hmm.

So soft.

I wasn't as bad as all that, was I?

There's a CCTV camera over there, want to have a look?

Ah, there's no need.

How did you know there's a CCTV camera here?

This is my home!

Your home is so huge!

Why did you need to talk me into letting you stay at mine?

The house has been impounded.

I had to sneak you in here.

Have your parents come home?

But they should have a key!

Oh no!

It's the creditors!

That window's locked, we can't get out that way!

Over here.

I'm not the one they're after. Why am I hiding?

Come on, we've now been tarred with the same brush—

No no no, I mean...

you can't just leave me in the lurch, right?

As long as I turn you in,

I'll be able to get out of here safely.

That's probably what will happen.

Think of your studio!

You'll lose out on a lot if you step out now!

Why are those voices coming closer and closer?

Shh.

How come I can hear two sets of heartbeats?

They should be gone now.

Probably.

They're coming!

I'm not Xia Tian.

There's no need for us to get into another fight.

Feel free.

Find her.

Hmph.

No loyalty.

Xia Tian! Find yourself a good hiding-place upstairs!

Oh!

I thought you'd left!

You're worth too much money.

Who was it that called you just now? That's so annoying!

Xiao Xiao!

Why are you standing over there? Come in!

But you don't have any professional activities scheduled for today.

To you, all my activities are professional activities, aren't they?

Fine.

Tell me.

Clean my apartment for me.

What?

It looks pretty clean already!

I meant here.

My god.

How can anyone live like this?

What are you standing there for? Start cleaning!

You might look pretty,

but your stockings really stink!

Why would you keep something this disgusting?

What kind of pervert are you?

Pervert? True perverts would love something like this!

If I listed my used stockings for sale online,

they'd go for at least eight thousand, maybe even ten.

So many men dream of stepping inside my bedroom.

Hurry, get the place cleaned up.

What are you looking for?

Your home is such a wreck,

are you sure you don't have a pet husky or something?

You could at least pick up after yourself.

Doing chores will make my skin dull.

Then I won't look good on camera.

Then get a domestic helper!

I have the two of you! I don't need a helper.

Otherwise what's the point of you?

I'm your agent, not your personal assistant.

My agent? Hah.

You can't get me any contracts, and you're bad at networking.

What kind of agent are you?

Your acting is lousy and your looks are average.

What kind of actress are you?

If you don't want to do what I say, just get out.

Fine.

If I clean this place up,

will you renew your contract with us?

I can't say for sure.

But at least I'll think about it.

That'll do.

Eww!

I thought we were done,

but then I found this under the bed!

One last push.

I'll deal with it!

What do you mean, one last push?

There's still the bathroom.

I want the toilet to be so clean you could drink out of it.

Do movie stars drink straight from the toilet these days?

I smell like I've just taken a shower using a jar of stinky tofu from 1982!

You're okay.

At least you only smell like a bowl of fresh luosifen. [T/N: A famously pungent dish consisting of rice noodles in a snail-based broth.]

What I really need now is a long hot shower.

That's not happening.

There's a water supply outage at home.

What?

Fine.

I'll take pity on you.

You can borrow my bathtub.

Amazing! Thank you, Xiao Xiao jie!

But there's one condition.

From now on, you two have to clean my apartment once a week.

You've suffered so much since you got together with me.

Let's not shower.

It's a deal!

(Someone secretly photographed us when we were at that hotel)

I didn't realise...

you were this 'substantial'.

You look pretty good too.

Yours are bigger than Xiao Xiao's.

Oh, stop that!

You're laughing like a pervert!

Then why do you look like you're enjoying it?

I do not!

Okay, I'll stop teasing you.

By the way, why do you do everything Xiao Xiao tells you to?

She's just a colleague.

She's also my boss, in a manner of speaking.

My career is in her hands.

What if she doesn't renew her contract with your agency?

Then I'll just have to change careers.

Sigh.

If only I could find my parents soon.

Then I'd be able to set up that studio for you,

and you wouldn't have to put up with her anymore.

Oh no, our clothes stink too.

What should we wear?

Either we put on the same clothes, or we walk around naked.

Really?

How much longer are you staying in there?

Hurry up and get dressed.

Why do you look like a kid wearing a grown-up's clothes?

I look like I'm wearing my significant other's clothes, okay?

You look quite sexy in her clothes.

You're really too much!

Are you done messing around?

You still have work to do!

I was secretly photographed at a work meeting with a VIP.

Now the paparazzi is threatening to expose me.

I need you to take some photos that look the same

and pretend you were the one with the VIP.

If it really was just a work meeting,

why not just make a clarification?

I can get some marketing accounts to—

That means it wasn't really a work meeting.

If you can handle this,

I'll seriously consider renewing our contract.

You want her to take the blame for you?

Do you know how badly she could be affected if this comes out?

It's not as if I'm forcing her to do it.

I've already said, I'll seriously consider renewing our contract.

You keep saying that, but who knows if you're playing games with us?

Fine.

If you can settle this once and for all,

I'll definitely renew our contract.

Deal.

Don't worry.

You'll have me with you.

Dad!

Dad! Dad!

Is that you?

What is it?

I thought I saw my dad.

Isn't he missing?

It looked like him from the back.

But when I rushed over here, he was gone.

We can check whether there are any CCTV cameras around.

We'll know once we look at the footage.

Why aren't you there yet?

Take this as a warning: if you mess it up,

I'll make sure you never work in this industry again!

I'm downstairs in the building. I'll go up right now.

You'd better remember what you promised.

I'll keep my word.

Make sure you deal with this efficiently.

Let's go up.

I'll go in on my own.

Take care.

If anything goes wrong, just scream.

I'll be right outside.

You're the stand-in that Xiao Xiao found?

Sit down.

Put this on.

Walk around in here.

I've arranged for someone to take photos from outside that window.

Then I'll tell the media

that we were just working.

Of course, I wouldn't mind re-enacting the events of that night.

I can pay you extra.

I think I've seen him somewhere else before.

You're Xia Tian's father!

You know Xia Tian?

She's staying at my home for now.

My little girl has never suffered a day in her life.

And now she's being put through such a difficult time.

Aren't you going to see her?

I can't, not yet.

You don't have the time to see your own daughter,

but you have time to meet up with Xiao Xiao?

This is none of your business!

Don't tell Xia Tian.

Xia Tian is very worried about you.

If there are any problems, can't you deal with them together?

Why do you have to hide things from her?

By the way, where is Xia Tian's mother?

Is she with you?

We'll leave this matter here!

Once they're done taking the photos, it'll be as if we never met!

If you keep my secret, I'll pay you.

Enough for you to do anything you want.

You and Xia Tian really are related.

You even make the same kinds of promises.

Young woman, you don't understand how serious this promise is.

I'll never say yes.

I'm giving you three days to go to Xia Tian and explain everything to her.

Or else, I'll tell her the truth myself!

My darling daughter,

are you trying to force my hand?

My delivery came really quickly.

Come with me.

What do you think you're doing? I don't know you!

I don't know you!

-What do you think you're doing? I don't know you!

-What do you think you're doing?

Ah!

Are you okay?

Huh? Xia Tian?

Let go of her!

Are you okay?

Mo Mo, there's been a misunderstanding.

This is my friend Peng Peng.

He's the one who rescued me just now!

Your friend?

Mm!

Sorry. Sorry.

Mo Mo, did you know Peng Peng has just come back from abroad?

He's staying right in this hotel.

And then we ran into each other!

Xia Tian and I have been friends ever since we were kids.

We're especially close.

Do you still remember, back when we were kids—

Ahem!

Sorry about hitting you just now.

It was just a small thing, don't worry about it.

If you hadn't punched me,

I wouldn't be having lunch with Xia Tian right now.

Xia Tian, why don't you come and stay at my home instead?

We have lots of free bedrooms.

My parents have also hired a master chef from abroad

to celebrate my coming home.

I'm sure you'll like it there!

Do you mean it?

Actually, I've found living here to be... pretty nice.

I'm not saying this is a bad place to live.

I just think Xia Tian might not be used to it, since she's accustomed to the finer things in life.

Let's eat, let's eat!

Let's... let's eat.

You're not dressed warmly enough for this cold weather.

I feel very hot.

Just put this on.

Is it because you don't like Peng Peng?

Why should I like him?

Or do you mean to say, you like him?

It's just that we've grown up together.

he's like a brother to me!

Why do you need to explain to me what kind of relationship you two have?

What are you so upset about?

Who's upset?

You can usually eat at least five slices of bread in one sitting.

You didn't even touch a single slice just now!

I felt self-conscious with a stranger there.

You never have to feel self-conscious in front of me!

Then let me make it clear.

If you move out of here, I'll stop helping you.

Nobody's moving out.

I'm not that close to him yet.

How close?

As close as I am to you!

We're not that close.

Anyway, I'm not moving out until I've found my parents.

I'm freeloading off you now!

I'm going to quit my job.

Xiao Xiao is so mean, I'm not going to wait on her anymore.

I'm going to launch my studio soon.

You've made up your mind?

It costs a lot of money to maintain you in this lifestyle!

Uncle, do you really consent to me marrying your daughter?

As long as you can give me what I want.

Can't you teach me a couple of tricks?

Women are all the same.

There's no point just throwing money at them.

You need to show her some sincerity, young man.

I've bought this whole building.

You can set up your office here.

Do you like it?

This is so amazing!

Thank you so much, Peng Peng!

Mo Mo, do you like this place?

How could you tell a stranger all my hopes and dreams?

He's not a stranger, he's my friend.

I happened to mention it while we were having lunch.

I didn't realise he'd take it so seriously.

But it's all worked out! We get to save some money.

There's no such thing as a free lunch.

I hate owing someone else a debt.

The building is yours, so you're a shareholder.

I'll give you thirty percent of the profits.

Send me your contact details and your card number.

I bought this building just to make Xia Tian happy.

I don't care about the money.

I can't accept something I haven't worked for.

If you want to make her happy, that's your business.

I've heard all about you.

It can't have been easy for you to leave Xiao Xiao.

Don't you want to achieve something?

If not, she'll still be telling you how useless you are the next time you see her.

That's none of your business.

Pay me back once you've made some money.

You have nothing right now, and you're still trying to play hardball?

That's ridiculous.

I'm going to put a huge display cabinet here,

so I can show off all my treasures!

Whatever you want, I'll buy it all new for you.

That's wonderful!

Mo Mo, what would you like to put here?

Anything's fine. I don't want a display cabinet anyway.

Did Peng Peng annoy you?

He's always been like this, he doesn't know how to talk to girls.

By the way, when we were kids,

he always wanted to wear my dresses.

Our neighbours only realised he was a little boy once we started secondary school!

Mo Mo, you're finally smiling!

You look so pretty when you do.

Okay, okay, I'm going to buy you something to drink.

Oh, there's something in your hair.

It's all gone now.

Xia Tian, I remember this used to be your favourite drink.

I used to laugh at you when we were kids.

I told you all your teeth would fall out.

I was such a greedy little kid.

I thought if I drank it at night when no one was watching,

nothing would happen to my teeth.

I used to drink it sneakily from the fridge at night!

But actually, now that I'm grown up,

I don't really like it anymore, thanks.

This is much better!

It's nutritious, and it also promotes growth!

Xia Tian!

Did you forget you have lactose intolerance?

Really? How did I forget that?

Excuse me while I go to the bathroom.

You're not very well-off, are you?

What's that to do with you?

Xia Tian has always led a life of luxury.

All her friends are either rich, important, or both.

It's unusual for her to be friends with someone as poor as you.

It's probably because of the novelty.

Did she promise you something?

Exactly what are you trying to say?

She's as impulsive as a child.

Whatever she tells you, don't take her at her word.

If you really do have problems, let me know.

I'll take care of them for you.

Don't listen to Peng Peng.

I ate too much, that's all.

It's fine.

If it doesn't suit you, why force yourself?

Mo Mo, are you upset?

I can explain.

You can tell that he's interested in you, can't you?

Yes, but...

Do you like him?

Not that way, he's just my childhood friend!

Then why don't you turn him down?

I'm doing all this for you!

You have your dreams, and he just happens to have the money!

You don't need to kiss up to him just for my sake!

How could you say that about me?

It doesn't matter what you call it.

I'll find a way to get the money myself.

You don't need to do anything you don't want to just to make me happy.

And if you do like him and want to become his girlfriend,

don't say you're doing it for me!

I don't!

What should I do? I think Mo Mo's upset with me.

Really?

I really want to help her too.

It's just that she has too much pride.

It'll be fine.

Why isn't Mo Mo back yet?

Should I go and look for her?

She's upset. Let her vent it somewhere else.

Why are you so worried?

But I'm afraid something might happen to her!

It's more likely that something will happen to you.

Ah. Sorry I scared you.

You're so annoying.

It'll be fine.

She'll come back.

The fact that you've come here means you've thought things through.

As I said before,

the wisest choice you can make is to take my money.

I can write you an IOU.

I'll pay you back in the future!

No, no, no.

Take this card.

Remember, from now on, you never saw me.

Don't say a single word to Xia Tian.

Do you understand?

Are you really going to do that to Xia Tian?

I've spoiled Xia Tian too much.

She has no idea what the world is like.

She's still a child at heart.

You're different.

You understand the ways of the world.

You know what you should do.

Take this.

For Xia Tian, ignorance is bliss.

Mo Mo, you're back!

Why are you still here?

I'm your landlord, you know!

Lao Peng, you'd better go.

If you stay here, you'll only make her angry.

As if I want to stay in this dingy place!

Xia Tian, if anything happens, just give me a call.

I'll come running anytime.

I will. Now go, go.

Mo Mo, why did you drink so much?

I'm so happy, Xia Tian.

I can finally be with you.

I can protect you.

I have money now!

You've set the prices so high.

Who's going to come?

Who's that stupid?

Personal stylists cater to a niche market.

Some people are bound to like it.

You can afford to be high-minded.

You're used to being poor.

What about Xia Tian?

Do you expect her to starve with you?

I think Peng Peng is right.

What we need most now is publicity.

I've looked into other studios' publicity strategies.

It's either celebrity spokespeople or online influencers.

That's so clichéd.

Not to mention expensive.

It's a cliché because it works.

Oh yes, right, we can ask Xiao Xiao!

She's very mean,

but I think she's very professional!

And these days she's one of the most popular fashion influencers around.

You really do get me, Xia Tian!

Let's do it.

I'll pay for one month's promotion.

See how it goes.

I don't need you to worry about my studio.

Xiao Xiao is the last person I'd ask.

Huh?

It's been a week.

No clients have come.

If this goes on,

we really will end up starving!

I know.

Why don't we try asking Xiao Xiao for help?

Xiao Xiao doesn't suit our studio's style.

Besides, I don't have the budget for her.

Peng Peng said—

'Peng Peng said', 'Peng Peng said'.

Everything is 'Peng Peng said'.

Whose studio is this?

Whose side are you on?

Don't be upset.

Let me think.

I've got it!

Every person has the right to look beautiful.

If I can make an ordinary person look amazing,

that will demonstrate how good we are!

And they should look even more ordinary than the average person!

We can approach those women who work as scrap collectors or cleaners,

and give them makeovers.

Let everyone see their transformation.

That's the best publicity we can get.

Wow!

That's so amazing!

We're saved!

Can we really find someone?

Everyone around here seems so busy.

We'll find someone.

This is a big city.

There's bound to be someone suitable.

Look, that lady over there would work.

The contrast will be huge. The makeover will be effective.

Mum!

Mum.

It's me.

It's Xia Tian!

You're a crook!

Don't touch me!

Help me, gege. [T/N: literally 'older brother'; includes close male friends]

Help me, gege!

Help me, gege!

Mum! What's the matter?

Crooks! Crooks!

-Mum! Crooks! Crooks!

Mum!

Are you sure that was your mother?

Could you be mistaken?

She's my mother.

How could I be mistaken?

Maybe she just looks like your mother.

Once when I was little, I knocked over a kettle full of boiling water.

My mother scalded herself when she tried to pull me out of the way.

She ended up with a huge scar on her right hand.

I saw it on that woman's hand just now.

She is my mother.

But you said your mother has always led a life of luxury.

And that woman looked as if she wasn't all there.

I don't know what she could have gone through.

She looks ten years older!

And...

she didn't seem to recognise me!

Don't cry. It's okay.

I can help you.

It's okay.

Are you sure she'll come back for this bag?

She didn't take anything with her.

This bag is the only thing of value she has left.

She probably won't let it go that easily.

Oh, look!

She's over there.

Let's go.

Mum!

It's Xia Tian!

You're a crook!

-I'm Xia Tian! You're a crook!

Look at me!

You're a crook!

Help me, gege!

Why did you hit my mum?

She keeps repeating the same two sentences.

Let's get her home first.

Mo Mo, you hit my mum!

-Crooks! Crooks! Mo Mo, you hit my mum!

-Crooks! Crooks!

What are you trying to do now?

-Help me, gege! What are you trying to do now?

-Help me, gege!

I'm trying to gag her, of course!

If she keeps on screaming like this,

the neighbours will think we've kidnapped her!

Mo Mo, I'm sorry I dragged you into this.

If I find out who did it,

I'll make sure he doesn't get away with this!

The most important thing now is to calm her down.

But that still doesn't mean we should use this!

Fine. Let me break this all down logically.

Your mother might have PTSD.

To help her break through this,

we probably need to figure out who the 'gege' she keeps talking to is.

Help me, gege.

But she doesn't have any brothers!

I think it might be my father.

That's what she used to call him when they were dating.

Xia Zhengang?

Mm.

Mm?

How do you know my father's name?

I...

I saw a picture of him at your house,

so I looked him up.

He's quite famous!

Mm.

When I gave Mum a bath just now,

I saw that she was covered in bruises.

All green and purple,

a huge patch of them on her stomach...

Someone must have trampled on her!

Mum has always led a privileged life.

The only person who could have hurt her like this is Dad!

We've lost all our money,

Mum is... the way she is,

and we've even lost our house!

I need to find him and make him tell me what's going on!

It's okay, it's okay.

Oh, right.

A friend told me about a trick for dealing with this.

It's just... a little cruel to your mother.

Tell me.

I was told that a person who has amnesia due to trauma

might be able to recover their memories

if they relive the same experience.

But let's just forget it.

Your mother is so frail now.

If something else happens—

No.

We have to give it a try.

Mum has always hated looking weak.

She would never allow herself to carry on like this.

This is the only way for us to find out the truth.

Yes.

Hah! Hah!

Hah!

What should we say to get a reaction out of her?

Get a reaction out of her? That's simple.

You! If you don't talk, I'll beat you up!

No response.

Think, think.

You!

If you don't talk, I'll beat your daughter up!

She still isn't responding.

Oh, what to say, what to say.

Who else is Auntie close to?

Mum is very close to her father!

Let's try that.

If you don't talk, I'll beat your grandfather up!

What do you mean, 'grandfather'? He's her dad!

If you don't talk, I'll beat your father up!

She still isn't responding!

What should we do?

Why don't we just try 'Xia Zhengang'?

Where has Xia Zhengang gone?

Ah! Ah! Ah!

Gege, gege, help me!

-Mum! What happened to you? Gege, gege, help me!

-Mum! What happened to you?

You have no shame!

Help me, gege!

-So it really is him. Help me, gege!

-So it really is him.

Mm.

Please don't harm my daughter.

Please.

Please don't harm my daughter.

Mum, tell me.

-Xia Zhengang, please let me go. Mum, tell me.

Exactly who hurt you? -Xia Zhengang, please let me go.

-Xia Zhengang, please let me go.

I'll give you everything, it's all yours.

Xia isn't his surname at all.

My father was a very successful businessman.

He didn't think much of your father, who was a chauffeur at the time.

To prove his loyalty,

your father married into my family,

so you carry my surname.

Mum, how did you get all these bruises?

Your father got involved with another woman.

He wanted a divorce.

I didn't.

He's been mistreating me all this while.

He's completely dependent on your family, how dare he hit you!

After my father passed,

your father began secretly transferring all the family assets into his own name.

His temper got worse and worse.

He blamed me for not having a son.

At first, I thought he was only doing this because he was in a bad mood.

So I forgave him each time.

He's a monster! A beast!

Mum, you have to divorce him!

I can't.

Your grandfather worked for the family company all his life.

We have to get it back!

So he was the one who came after me before!

Why would he do that?

Your grandfather secretly transferred some of his shares in the family company to you.

Auntie, you finally remember everything?

You are...?

I'm Peng Peng.

Peng Peng?

He used to come to our house a lot when we were kids.

You're the little boy who liked to wear dresses?

Do you still remember promising that I could marry Xia Tian?

Hm?

Don't talk nonsense!

I took it seriously.

Why don't you and Xia Tian move in with me?

I have lots of rooms—

They're both women.

It wouldn't be appropriate for them to move in with you.

That's right!

How about this?

Please take this money.

Please don't treat me like a stranger.

We'll be family soon enough.

By the way, Auntie,

don't you still need to get a few essentials?

Come on, Xia Tian, let's go and get them for Auntie.

There's no need, we've got everything here.

Come on, come on.

Mo Mo, can you look after Mum for the time being?

Okay.

Do you have something to tell me?

That Mo Mo.

How well do you really know her?

What are you trying to say?

She returned all the money I lent her for the studio.

Where's she getting it from?

She said she got a loan from a friend.

Why didn't she do that before, when she was being bullied by Xiao Xiao?

Yet she managed to get a loan as soon as you turned up.

You need to be careful.

Do you think she got the money from—

I believe

your father loaned her the money.

How's that possible?

The other day, I saw someone who looked very like Uncle in the hotel foyer.

But I can't be sure.

But why would she hide it from me?

You'll have to go and ask her.

You're back.

Here, have something to eat.

Why have you been in such a good mood these last few days?

Maybe because the studio is finally up and running.

Who's the friend who loaned you the money?

You don't know any of my friends.

They've been so helpful to us,

I really should thank them!

I'll pass on your message.

Are you hiding something from me?

No, I'm not!

The person who lent you the money

isn't the man from the hotel, is it?

What hotel?

Don't you trust me?

Can't you tell me the truth?

I am telling the truth.

I know everything!

The man you met with the other day was my father, Xia Zhengang!

You've really let me down.

Don't move out!

I didn't mean to hide anything from you.

Why didn't you tell me sooner?

I told him to explain everything to you himself.

But then

everything happened all at once, so I—

So you decided to cash in on it,

to finally make your dream come true,

is that right?

It's not like that, Xia Tian.

At the time, I had no idea what had happened to Auntie.

I thought your father was just being kind.

Kind?

He used me as leverage to blackmail my mother,

he beat up his own wife so badly that she lost her memory.

Is that what you call kind?

I was taken in by him too!

I wrote him an IOU.

I have proof!

This isn't about IOUs!

You knew perfectly well I was looking for him.

Yet you didn't tell me.

You—

Did you also tell him where to find me and Mum?

No, no, no!

Why would I do that?

For money.

You'd do anything for money, wouldn't you?

You'd let Xiao Xiao humiliate you.

You'd spy on me.

And here I thought you really cared about me!

I don't want it anymore!

Xia Tian!

You asshole.

You asshole!

Why did you lie to me?

Hey, baby.

Did some asshole upset you?

Are you scared of him?

Why don't I walk you home?

-Fuck off! Why don't I walk you home?

Oh, 'fuck off'?

That sounds so good coming out of your mouth.

Why not come home with me,

and we can fuck around in bed?

-Ahh! and we can fuck around in bed?

What are you trying to do?

Ah! No! No!

Go away! Go away!

If you come any closer, I'll call the police.

Why would you call the police?

Don't worry, I'll be very gentle.

Go away! Go away!

-Xia Tian! Go away! Go away!

What do you think you're doing?

If you don't leave, I'm calling the police.

Just you wait.

It's okay. I'm here.

It's okay, it's okay.

They've already gone.

She lied to me.

She actually lied to me!

She took Dad's money.

That's the only reason she let me stay with her.

It's not that I don't trust her.

She shouldn't have kept it from me!

I don't care if anyone else lies to me,

but I care if she does!

Don't cry.

Xia Tian, why don't you become my girlfriend?

I'll never betray you.

I'll never lie to you.

I'll help you find out exactly what happened with your family.

You— this is so sudden...

It's not sudden at all!

I... I've liked you ever since we were kids.

I... I put on your dresses

just to make you laugh.

I want you to be happy always.

Give me some time.

I can't think about this right now.

Let me think it over first, okay?

Okay.

I'll give you some time.

Hey, bro.

Didn't we put on a good show?

Did you touch her just now?

I did.

Which hand did you touch her with?

Hey.

If I hadn't touched her, it wouldn't have looked real.

I'm warning you.

She's my woman.

I'm the only one who can touch her.

Bro, you're rich.

Women like that are a dime a dozen.

Why go to all the trouble?

None of your business!

Take the money and get the hell out.

Don't let me see you again.

Huh.

Uncle Xia, I've done everything I can.

Now it's time for you to keep your promise.

I can finally be with you.

It costs a lot of money to maintain you in this lifestyle!

Hello. The number you are calling is currently switched off.

Move.

Move!

What have you done to Xia Tian?

She knows everything!

I've already given you the money.

You're the one who screwed up,

and now you're here stirring up trouble?

Tell me,

is Peng Peng working for you?

Peng Peng is just a pawn.

I've planned it all out.

Once he marries Xia Tian,

he'll get the thirty percent share she owns in the family company.

Xia Tian doesn't have any feelings for Peng Peng.

She'll never marry him!

Xia Tian is a naive little girl.

She'll like anyone as long as they're kind to her.

You know that perfectly well, don't you?

I'll tell Xia Tian everything!

Hah. Tell her then.

See if she believes you.

Get out.

Throw her out.

Mo Mo, is that you? Where are you?

Xia Tian.

Xia Tian, where are you?

Xia Tian, marry me.

Xia Tian, marry me.

What are you doing?

I really thought you were hit by a car.

If I hadn't said that, would you have come?

Look, I've bought this whole place.

I hope our kids and grandkids—

Peng Peng, you've been very good to me.

But I really don't like you that way.

You said you would think it over.

I've thought it over carefully.

I'm going to keep my distance from you.

I hate it when people lie to me.

What about that Mo Mo?

Didn't she lie to you too?

She had her reasons!

Xia Tian, I might care about you a lot,

but I can get upset too!

Mo Mo! Mo Mo! Mo Mo!

Xia Tian!

Xia Tian, I really didn't plan to take his money at first!

I only realised there was something wrong

when I saw that the studio was registered in my name.

I had to go and talk to him again.

-I know. I had to go and talk to him again.

I had to go and talk to him again.

But he'd already burned the IOU.

I don't have any money, I can't pay him back.

Xia Tian, you have to believe me.

-I know, I trust you. Xia Tian, you have to believe me.

My father has gone too far.

I'm going to talk to him now!

Xia Tian, if I manage to resolve everything,

will you come home?

Maybe.

I can't afford to pay rent, anyway.

I won't charge you rent!

Look how dingy this place is.

You can't afford to maintain me in my usual lifestyle.

I'll work hard.

I'll buy a big house, a luxury car!

Do you really think you can?

We all need to dream, okay?

Does that hurt?

No.

What do you want now?

I know you've done a lot for Xia Tian.

Take this as compensation from me.

I've cared for Xia Tian for 20 years.

And you're only giving me five million?

What do you take me for?

Five million is definitely not much to you.

Let's do it this way.

Write down how much you want.

So, Xia Tian.

Is this what you want too?

After everything that's happened with my dad,

I really can't think about these things.

Peng Peng, can you understand that?

But I really do care about you.

Our relationship isn't something that can be measured in these terms!

But you've already made it clear how you feel.

This is thing I can help you with.

I've kept a record of all his transactions.

It might be of some use to you.

Thank you so much, Peng Peng!

Xia Tian, can I make a final request?

I've bought tickets for a flight that leaves in two days.

Will you come and see me off at the airport?

I...

You don't need to say anything else.

Long time no see.

Didn't you quit some time ago?

What are you doing here?

What should I call you?

Xiao Xiao? Or...

Xia Zhengang's mistress!

It seems like you know everything.

So you knew who I was right from the beginning!

I did. I just wanted to make you squirm.

What can you do about it?

He's looking for you.

He's asked us to take you to him.

Really? Where is he?

You're admitting your relationship to him? Just like that?

Hurry up and take me to him.

How long do you plan to keep hiding?

What are you doing here?

Didn't you ask the two of them to bring me here?

Xiao Xiao, is there something wrong with your brain or with your eyes?

How could you be with someone like him—

I have every right to date whoever I want.

He's nothing but scum!

Dad, is she the reason you destroyed our family?

To me, that was never a family.

It was a prison.

But I remember us being a very happy family!

What happiness?

Your mother's father never thought much of me.

Sometimes I felt I was even less than a servant.

At least Mum genuinely cared about you!

She was as wary of me as if I were a thief.

Her father even said

once I gave her a son, I would have fulfilled my purpose.

What did he think I was?

Some kind of stud dog?

The old man transferred some of his shares to you as soon as you were born.

I can't even sell off the family company!

If it's money you want, I can give that to you.

Why did you have to hurt Mum?

Because she destroyed my chance of happiness!

I don't know how she did it,

but she managed to drive my fiancée away from me.

She even tried to track Xiao Xiao down.

But you told me you were already divorced.

You said it was because you loved me.

I do love you.

You look exactly the same as my ex-fiancée,

even when you're losing your temper.

Then go and look for her!

She disappeared after my wedding.

I searched for many years, but still couldn't find her.

This is all your mother's fault.

You abandoned your fiancée for your own selfish reasons,

and now you're here pretending to be some innocent lover?

Is it true, what she said?

Don't listen to her nonsense, Xiao Hui.

I did all of this for you!

My name is Xiao Xiao!

You disgust me!

We already have evidence of all those secret transfers you made.

If everything goes as expected,

the next time we see you will be in court.

Did you ever think

that if you had told Mum everything earlier,

she would have fought for you.

Then none of this would have happened!

What are you doing here?

Are you here to laugh at me too?

For the sake of your daughter Xia Tian,

you should turn yourself in.

I only damaged one of your shirts in the wash.

Is this really necessary?

Do you know how much that shirt cost?

Either you model for me, or you pay me back!

Or I could get you to do something even more shameful!

Xiao Xiao? What are you doing here?

I saw you were looking for an influencer to promote your studio.

I just happen to be available.

We already have a model.

Mm!

Besides, I can't afford you.

Since you two helped me before,

I'll do a round of promotion for free.

I do have 20 million followers across all platforms.

That's better than whatever she has.

Hmph!

Take a good look.

This is what our brand is about.

You wouldn't suit.

I can pull off lots of different styles, okay?

Any style I can't pull off

is never going to be popular!

You're still as arrogant as ever!

Come on, give me a chance!

That new personal styling studio seems so innovative!

Does it? I only got interested after I saw Xiao Xiao promoting it.

Let's go together!

Let's go!

Come on.

The theme of today's photoshoot is 'lazily sultry'.

'Lazily sultry'?

You seem just lazy to me!

You're trying to trick us into cleaning your apartment, aren't you?

Of course not!

Your sudden arrival brought me unexpected joy. You are a blessing granted by life itself. Our encounter was fate; I possess such good fortune. In life, there are a thousand different kinds of waiting. The best of these is called 'looking forward to the future'.

(subtitles by douqi)