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♫ Lift your head and gaze. There's a beam of light ♫

♫ Illuminating the night sky ♫

♫ Falling on your shoulders ♫

♫ It's what you wished for ♫

♫ For me to fulfill those wishes ♫

♫ Collecting the faint light ♫

♫ May we meet again unscathed ♫

♫ With you by my side ♫

♫ I love you. I miss you. I need you ♫

♫ Those chasing light will pause at some point ♫

♫ Embracing the heartbeat and still waiting ♫

♫ Behind you ♫

♫ My eyes are lit up by you ♫

♫ In my chest ♫

♫ Is your still-burning gentleness ♫

[A Date with the Future]

[Episode 15] [I think your place needs a hostess]

I can't

relieve myself from the pain,

nor can I let go of my obsession.

Jin Shichuan and Fang Huai

meant to protect you,

but ended up hurting you.

I don't know how to comfort you,

but I understand

your obsession with love.

I waited ten years to meet Jin Shichuan

because of my obsession.

I'm just hating Fang Huai

for being so ruthless.

He left without telling me.

But he's dead.

He left me tormenting myself in regret.

This is the pain of the ones who live on.

I know Jin Shichuan is a good man.

But I want you to think twice

about the responsibility and consequences of marrying a firefighter.

I don't want you to end up like me.

Alright, Uncle, Auntie. Go back in.

Shichuan,

don't forget

your promise.

Zang Qiu is still so young.

She's a good girl.

Talk to her for us.

We both want her to start another family.

A young lady

should find someone to love.

Fang Huai has been gone for so long.

It's about time she got over it.

Alright.

Why are you crying again?

You said you wouldn't.

Shichuan, get back to work.

We know

you must be busy.

We are doing really well here.

Look, we have

so many lessons to take every day.

Calligraphy,

English, and Music.

We're totally occupied.

You don't have to visit so often

if you're busy.

See you next time.

Okay, take care.

Take care, Shichuan.

You!

Run faster, okay?

Come on, Windhound.

Chuan,

promise me something.

Don't let Zang Qiu

see me like this.

How long have you been here?

I've been here all along.

You can see me

whenever you turn around.

Where did you go?

I visited Fang Huai's parents.

Zang Qiu told me about Fang Huai and you.

Why didn't you explain it?

There is nothing to explain.

Give yourself a break.

It may be a rainy day,

but I can be your Sun.

Let me light up your day, Jin Shichuan.

♫ I wish to become light ♫

♫ Illuminating your path ♫

♫ Crossing the thorny road ♫

♫ Looking for your tracks ♫

♫ I wish to become light ♫

♫ Breaking into your heart♫

♫ I'm charging at you fearlessly ♫

♫ Through the crowd ♫

♫ Without hesitation ♫

You're soaked. Get changed.

I'll keep watch for you. Come on.

Done?

Your pants are too big for me.

Sorry.

Your hair is still wet.

Dry it yourself. I'll be outside.

I know you still have wounds

to be healed over time.

Can I stay by your side?

I want to be needed

just as I need you.

I'll dry your clothes.

Dr. Zang.

Dr. Zang, you finally got off work.

I thought you wouldn't come again.

You're so shameless?

I-I learned everything.

What did you learn?

Mr. Jin

told me about Fang Huai.

So?

Don't tell me you think you stand a chance

because he's gone.

No, I wouldn't ever think that.

I didn't even think about myself.

I just…

feel sorry for you.

I finally know why you resist others' kindness

and stay indifferent.

I don't need your empathy.

Just remember.

Nothing will happen between us

even if Fang Huai is gone.

Dr. Zang.

I know it's hard for you to forget.

But I'm here to tell you that

you're not alone.

If you let me,

I'll always be here to protect you.

I don't need your protection.

Lu Fangqi, I'll say it one more time.

I don't want to see you again.

It's so late. Where did you go?

Sir.

I went to see Zang Qiu.

She turned me down again.

She also told me

not to visit her ever again.

Don't give up.

I won't.

I've figured it out.

I swear I'll try to make her happy.

I want to see

her beautiful smile.

Whenever she smiles,

it's like my whole world lights up.

I'm not the quitting type.

Sir, you should also try harder

to be happy.

Okay.

Sir, be happy.

Good night.

Kid, you'll be happy too.

Hello, why are you calling me at this hour?

What's wrong?

Nothing, I just wanted to call you.

You missed me?

What are you doing?

I just turned on my PC

to get some work done.

Then I'll leave you to work.

Go ahead.

No, you're not stalling me or something.

We can talk a bit more.

Okay.

Why are you silent now?

I don't know what to say.

I… just wanted to hear your voice.

How about this? Go through the draft with me.

In that case,

we can talk and I can finish my work.

Okay?

Okay.

I'll put you on speaker.

Last June,

Huaigang Market Supervision Administration officers

seized smuggled refined oil

in Suspect Li's modified truck.

The administration said

that each department has

strengthened law enforcement

and improved supervision.

By the end of last year,

related departments have dealt with…

Hello, are you still there?

Yeah.

You didn't stay up all night, right?

No, you stopped talking so I knew you fell asleep.

You just woke up?

So we had the phone on all night.

What's so funny?

I just feel happy.

The man I like supports my work and even works

overtime with me.

Silly, wash up. It's time for work.

I have the training.

Have a nice day.

Bye.

Hello, who is this?

You must be Xu Lai.

I'm the secretary of Mr. Sun,

CEO of TC.

Do you have some time today?

Mr. Sun would like to meet you.

Mr. Sun, Miss Xu is here.

Welcome, Miss Xu. Please take a seat.

Miss Xu, let's talk things through.

Zhang, a cup of tea for Miss Xu.

No need. Let's cut to the chase.

I heard that you've been

paying extra attention to our company.

That's right, I'm looking into a car accident

which involves the car refrigerator manufactured by your company.

You're suspecting that the car refrigerator

caused the accident?

I'm not suspecting that.

Your car refrigerators

have significant safety hazards.

Sorry, Miss Xu, I have to correct you here.

All the products we manufacture,

including this car refrigerator,

enter the market after strict QC procedures.

But according to the victims,

it was the explosion

of the car refrigerator that caused the fire

and led to the accident.

The man in the RV died

and the woman got injured.

But it doesn't prove that

there's a safety hazard.

What if they

misused the product?

As far as I know,

our car refrigerator X-2

has certain requirements

for voltage stability.

Mr. Sun,

I simply mentioned your car refrigerator.

I never said it was X-2 that had

a safety hazard.

Does that mean

you knew

this model had problems in the first place?

Miss Xu,

I probably didn't make myself clear.

So you got me wrong.

I'm truly sorry about what happened.

I promise that

I'll send someone in charge

to look into it.

If it is truly our problem,

we will cover

the victim's medical expenses.

Meanwhile,

you will get a handsome payment.

Are you implying that

you will bribe me?

I don't need any payment.

Revealing the truth

is my job as a news reporter.

Yeah, you have your principles.

But I also have some hardships to endure.

You see.

We are running a huge company.

All my employees are counting on me.

This is really tough for me. Could you please…

If you put it that way,

then it was tougher for Wang Dayong.

His wife is severely burned

and still in the hospital.

A family got destroyed.

A man died.

Do you think you can

make things right with money?

Then what are you proposing?

I think your company

should bear

all the medical expenses,

apologize to the victims,

and withdraw all the products

of this model from the market.

No way, Miss Xu.

Let me make it clear. No way.

This product is a hit

with heavy investment in production and sales.

Do you know

how much loss

would the withdrawal cause for our company?

Besides, the industry chain of the product

includes multiple companies.

To apologize in public and withdraw the products

will impose a huge impact on those companies.

You can't possibly bear the consequences.

Then I'll have to report the truth

and tell everyone what has happened.

Miss Xu!

I hope you can

calm down and think about the consequences.

Our company

has a group of lawyers

for such disputes.

If there is any inaccurate report,

we may sue you for defamation.

Are you sure you want to oppose us?

Mr. Sun, is that a threat?

No, I'm just stating the fact.

I hate being threatened

among all other things.

Rest assured.

I will get to the bottom of it

and reveal the truth.

By then, I hope

you can still sit here

and remain so casual.

That reporter is totally clueless.

I offered her a way out but she didn't want it.

If she reports on this,

will Yunkai Group stop investing in us?

What do you think?

No.

I'm going to Yunkai.

Let's see what Huo Yanzong says

to be prepared.

Oh, right.

Deal with that reporter.

And, find a way

to silence the one in the hospital, too.

Got it.

Sun Lei is waiting in the conference room.

Why did he come?

I guess it's still for the capital increase.

Should I send him away?

No, I have something to ask him.

Mr. Huo.

Take a seat.

Alright.

Mr. Sun, what brought you here?

Mr. Huo, the capital increase.

Have you made up your mind?

Didn't I tell you that

we'd take it slow last time?

Are you concerned about something?

I heard that

your car refrigerator caused an accident.

And one person died.

It's that reporter lady

causing trouble.

Mr. Huo, don't fall for the rumors.

I haven't heard of her.

But I do know that once the scandal is proven true,

we may cancel the investment

let alone offer you a capital increase for an IPO.

Mr. Huo, I promise

that she doesn't have enough proof

and can't cause a problem.

What if she finds enough evidence later?

Rest assured.

I am a businessman who only considers interests.

I'm only asking you this

in case something comes up.

We should know how to handle it, right?

After all, we are in the same boat.

We share common interests.

Okay, Mr. Huo.

Let me be honest with you.

To lower the cost and increase the profit,

I did recycle a batch of old parts

for the X-2 model of the car refrigerator.

But rest assured. It was highly confidential.

Even the best QC institutes

can't easily find proof,

let alone that reporter lady.

Excuse me, are you Zhao Li's…

I'm her mother.

Hello, I'm the CEO secretary of TC.

Here's my business card.

You killed my son-in-law

and made my daughter suffer.

How dare you come here?

Calm down.

I am here to fix your problems.

Fix our problems?

What can you possibly do to fix anything?

My boss Mr. Sun

is offering you compensation

to relieve your burden.

You are responsible for this, anyway.

The refrigerator you manufactured

destroyed our family.

You'd better mind your words.

All our products have passed quality checks.

We are offering compensation

out of sympathy

on the premise that

we could reach a consensus

on avoiding anything that might tarnish our image and reputation.

You can deny it all you want,

but even the report came from the TV station.

We have evidence.

Evidence?

Are you sure she has evidence?

Are you sure she will help you?

Let me tell you the truth.

That reporter did come to our company.

She even had tea with Mr. Sun.

You're just strangers to her.

She doesn't have to

offend us for you.

Also, I'd like to remind you that

we have the best lawyers in town

who are experts in such cases.

We haven't ever lost.

Plus, it's a lot of money to hire lawyers

for lawsuits.

Can you handle that?

Even if you can, what about your daughter?

She needs money for the treatment.

Get out!

Get out!

Take my business card.

Once you make up your mind,

call me.

Here is the internal information of TC

and the accident record for these years.

Sun Lei confessed to me

that they did

recycle some old parts for renewal

and applied them to X-2 Model.

So he's been lying from the beginning.

He knowingly continued the production and sales

despite the safety hazard,

putting the customers at risk.

This is outrageous.

My investigators also

found TC's secret renewal plant.

Okay.

Now we have solid evidence of TC's illegal conduct.

Thank you so much for the help.

Don't mention it.

But I have to remind you something.

Sun Lei

has no bottom line.

If we push him too hard,

he may lose it.

So, be very careful.

Rest assured, I will.

What? A transfer?

Yes.

I want to go to another hospital.

Why?

Isn't she recovering well here?

Is it still about the money?

Auntie, I told you

I'm covering it for you.

It's not about money.

Dr. Zang.

I know you're a nice person.

But we've made up our minds.

So stop asking questions.

But you--

Auntie, are we ready for the transfer?

Who are you? How do you know Zhao Li?

We are friends.

Right, Auntie?

You can't get in there.

I won't let you in before I find out

what the patient wants.

She wants a transfer.

So mind your own business.

I said you can't get in.

Dr. Zang. Don't hurt her.

We'll go with you, okay?

Don't hurt Dr. Zang.

We'll go with you, okay?

Dr. Zang.

Who are you?

Who are you?

It's none of your business. Get lost.

I'm from the municipal fire station.

She's the victim.

I'm entitled to ask who you are.

We're helping our friend Ms. Zhao

get transferred.

Friends? Why hasn't she mentioned it?

Please show me your IDs, including the one

at the door.

Never mind.

We'll come back tomorrow.

Dr. Zang, I'm sorry.

I didn't know they'd do this.

Auntie, can you tell me the truth now?

Who are they?

Why are you suddenly getting transferred?

Okay.

Bring Yu Shishi to dinner someday.

You've been dating for a while.

She's busy. We'll see about that.

Alright, whenever you're free.

I have to get this.

Hello?

She's getting transferred?

Okay. Be right there.

I'm heading to the hospital.

Do you need help?

No, it's about TC.

You shouldn't show up.

Lu Fangqi.

Sir.

What happened?

That's it.

Why are you here?

I informed him.

I was doing rounds

and Zhao Li asked for a transfer.

And some guys came to pick her up.

Are they from TC?

Her mother did say that someone from TC had visited.

I guess Sun Lei wants them to stay silent.

And they said they'd come back tomorrow.

I think her mother

is starting to hesitate.

That's why I called you.

Can I talk to them?

Go ahead.

I'll join her.

Come on in.

Auntie.

I heard someone from TC approached you.

Are you dropping the lawsuit?

That's right.

Don't you want to see justice done?

Justice is meant for wealthy people.

Ordinary people

without money and power

struggle to survive.

How can we step up

against a big company like TC?

I can help you.

I've gathered evidence.

We can bring them down.

What if you stop helping us one day?

We are just strangers to you.

Why should I trust you?

Why would you help us?

I--

Auntie.

Please trust Xu Lai.

She is a highly responsible

and upright reporter.

To gather evidence,

she visited the fire station many times

and examined the refrigerator that caused the accident.

She worked overnight

on the report just to reveal the truth.

She really wants to help you.

You are…?

I'm Jin Shichuan, leader of Brigade One, Huaigang Fire Station.

I was there

for the rescue.

Thank you!

No problem.

Thank you for saving my daughter.

No problem.

This is my job.

You saved my daughter.

Auntie.

I promise

that Xu Lai won't give up on you.

I hope you can hang in there

just like her.

Do not give up.

I-I didn't mean to give up.

But if we file a lawsuit,

my daughter won't have money for treatment.

Auntie, the physical wounds can heal.

But what about the trauma?

If you choose to give up,

who else can seek justice for Wang Dayong?

Can I trust you?

Of course.

I will never back down.

I will stay by your side.

My teammates and I

will also testify for Ms. Zhao

and do our best to help.

Kid, what do you think?

How did it go?

Finally, they will stay here.

Good.

It was Jin Shichuan

who convinced them.

If anyone comes looking for trouble,

call me. I'll be right here.

Me too.

See you.

Well… Dr. Zang.

Dr. Zang.

Stop following me.

Trauma

takes time to heal.

Don't worry.

We're here.

Now that you're here,

I'm heading back to work.

Stay safe.

See you.

Hug me.

Go. It's chilly out here.

Bye.

I went to Property Management

for the surveillance camera.

But the monitor system of this building is damaged.

It looks like it's well-planned.

By the way, have you lost anything?

I just checked around.

I think I lost a hard drive.

Is there anything important on it?

Just some work materials.

It doesn't look like

an ordinary burglary.

Have you been in trouble with someone lately?

I don't think so.

Sun Lei! I bet it's him.

Sun Lei.

Alright, stay somewhere else

for the night.

We still need to gather evidence.

Come to the station

to make a statement one of these days.

That's it, okay?

Okay, thank you.

Let's go out first.

Don't be scared. I'm here.

Let me pack up

and find a place to crash.

You're not staying alone.

I'm worried about you.

Go to my place.

Your place?

How long haven't you been here?

I rarely stay here.

I spend most of my time at the station.

It's kind of a waste.

I don't want others

to be awkward around me

during the holidays.

So I come to live here alone.

Your place looks cold.

It needs something.

What?

A hostess just like me.

How can you possibly

have the mood for jokes?

It's for the vibe.

Or should I say that I'm nervous?

Alright,

I've contacted Property Management.

They'll send security guards here for patrol.

It's very safe. Don't worry.

These are my slippers. Bear with them.

I'll be at the station. See you tomorrow.

Well…

Can you stay with me tonight?

I will be less scared.

There…

is only one bed.

You can take the bedroom. I'll sleep here.

That's not nice.

It's your place and you're sleeping on the floor?

It's alright.

We often sleep on the ground during rescue missions

in disaster-stricken areas,

even without quilts sometimes.

I'm used to it.

But--

Do you know where the bedroom is?

Let me show you.

Here. On the left.

Well…

Good night.

Get some rest.

Jin Shichuan, are you asleep?

Jin Shichuan, are you asleep?

Not yet.

What's wrong?

Actually, I was quite scared just now.

I was already frightened

and the hallway lights suddenly went out.

In the darkness,

we tend to have

various thoughts of fear.

But thankfully, you're here.

♫ Light in the flames ♫

♫ Time settles down ♫

♫ Guiding me slowly ♫

♫ Wanting to confide ♫

♫ Protecting faith ♫

♫ Steadfastly by your side ♫

♫ I wish to become light ♫

♫ Illuminating your path ♫

♫ Crossing the thorny road ♫

♫ Looking for your tracks ♫

♫ I wish to become light ♫

♫ Breaking into your heart♫

♫ I'm charging at you fearlessly ♫

♫ Through the crowd ♫

♫ The light in your eyes ♫

♫ Fixed the time ♫

♫ Guiding me slowly ♫

♫ I want to confide in you ♫

♫ I want to be your guardian ♫

♫ I will always be by your side ♫

♫ I wish to become light ♫

♫ Illuminating your path ♫

♫ Crossing the thorny road ♫

♫ Looking for your tracks ♫

♫ You are the most burning light ♫

♫ In my life ♫

♫ I'm searching for you as the years pass ♫

♫ Running towards you ♫

♫ Without hesitation ♫