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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 17: The safest place is by Mr. Jin's side]

Hello?

Reporter Jiang,

do you still remember me?

How do you know me?

Is it difficult for me

to find out your identity?

But you don't have to worry.

I'm not interested in you.

I'm calling you

to make a deal with you.

What deal can I make with you?

Ms. Jiang, imagine this.

If I expose to the TV station that

it was you who told me

about Xu Lai's undercover visit to the factory,

I think everyone would be very interested.

Are you threatening me?

How can you call it a threat?

I provide you with materials

and you report them truthfully.

Isn't it simple?

There's a folder on my desk.

Help me summarize the files and send them to my email, please.

You almost move the entire office to the hospital.

Am I disturbing your rest?

No.

Actually, you don't have to be with me every day.

I'm afraid your work will be delayed because of me.

Don't worry. Team leader has agreed to let me work from the hospital.

This is called balancing love and career

without delays in both areas.

You're dealing with TC Company's case, right?

Yeah. I want to report the truth as soon as possible.

Aren't you afraid of their retaliation?

Of course, I am.

But at this time, I can't back down,

or I'll be unworthy of my profession.

What's up?

I used to have some misunderstandings about journalists,

but you changed my mind.

It turns out that there's a group of people in the world

willing to be a guiding light on the road to truth,

illuminating the way for people in the dark.

I'm not a light.

I'm a torch.

You gave me the spark.

Me?

Back then, your appearance

brightened my world.

I also want to be like you,

becoming a light to illuminate others.

I never thought

that the timid child from the past

has become so brave now.

Of course.

Otherwise, how could I charm you?

What's so funny?

Am I not charming?

Yes or no?

Yes.

Come here.

Is there anything else I can do for you?

You need to rest and take a nap now. Come on.

Listen, down.

Close your eyes, good boy.

Have you noticed

Ping'an is getting worse recently?

He doesn't even eat.

Ping'an has been following Mr. Jin.

He must be missing him.

Mr. Jin is hospitalized these days.

I miss him too.

I always feel empty.

Haven't you ever thought

what if Mr. Jin doesn't come back?

How could that be possible?

Mr. Jin definitely won't leave the team.

Your assumption simply doesn't make sense.

I heard that the higher-ups have always wanted to transfer Mr. Jin to the general brigade.

I think as he comes back from his sick leave,

the transfer order will arrive.

Are you serious?

Why would I lie to you? I heard it from Commissar myself.

Mr. Jin is the backbone of our special service team.

If Mr. Jin leaves, what should we do?

As I've been with Mr. Jin the longest,

I know him well.

He had many chances for promotion before, but he gave them all up.

Don't worry.

He won't abandon us.

I think it would be good for Mr. Jin

to be promoted to the general brigade.

People who joined the army the same year as him

made fewer achievements

but got promoted faster than him.

He is the only one who is still here.

You have a point.

Anyway, no matter what Mr. Jin chooses,

we will support him, right?

Why don't we go visit Mr. Jin in the next few days?

- Sure. - Cool.

Right?

Do you want to see Mr. Jin

or that female doctor?

My whole brain is filled with Mr. Jin, alright?

I think all you have in your head is

craving for the beauty out of your league.

What are you talking about?

Are you angry?

You go that way. I go this way.

Craving for the beauty out of your league.

Craving for the beauty out of your league.

[Huaigang Medical University Hospital] [Out-patient Department]

You're looking for me?

During the surgery the other day,

I found that the injury to your left leg

wasn't that simple.

You need further examination.

Has your leg ever felt numb before?

No.

How about losing sensation?

No.

But my left leg was injured before.

Just a minor issue. It doesn't hurt anymore.

It should be healing soon. It's okay.

No pain doesn't necessarily mean it's a good thing.

Why didn't you get checked at the hospital sooner?

You're extremely irresponsible to yourself, you know that?

And with your job, you are prone to injury.

Thus, you should pay more attention.

I'll write you a sick leave note for the fire station.

Don't leave

until the test results come out.

Take good care of yourself,

so you can take care of others, okay?

Thank you.

No worries.

[Inpatient Department]

Why haven't you left?

It's not visiting hours now.

I can't bear to leave you.

What if the nurse sees you?

I sneaked in and no one saw me.

Are you sure you sneaked in?

- Are you sure no one saw you? - I'm sure.

- How come? - That's true.

Leg, leg!

Scared me off. Still laughing at me.

The nurse is gone.

Your heartbeat is so fast.

I know.

Get off the bed.

I don't.

When Zang Qiu comes later,

if she sees you like this,

she won't scold you but me.

I want to stay with you.

Listen.

Get off the bed.

Xu Lai.

Xu Lai.

Hurry up.

It dropped.

Well…

I thought I brought too much stuff.

But looking at it now,

it might not be enough.

Mr. Jin is impressive indeed.

Even when injured like this.

Now we need to

be unobtrusive and careful and pretend not to see anything.

Retreat, retreat!

Is the patient in No.24 bed here?

It's time to change the dressing.

I'm leaving.

Come out. I'm going to work. You guys take care of him.

Sir, I hope you recover soon.

Rest well.

W-We brought fruits and nutritional supplements.

We…

She just came to visit.

If anyone exposes this,

I'll block him.

Yes.

Understand. If you need anything, just say it.

We're leaving, Sir.

Go, go.

This report is really amazing.

Once the TC's production chain in the dark is exposed,

it will certainly catch public attention.

Your previous efforts have not been in vain.

You're awesome, sis.

It owes to another person.

We need to thank him.

You're talking about Mr. Jin, right?

Oh, right.

Besides you,

do any other people know about this?

Jiang Xin knew too.

Jiang Xin? How did she know?

Didn't I tell you?

This must be kept confidential from everyone.

She mentioned it first.

She also said it was you who told her.

How could it be?

You've put a lot of effort into the TC case, haven't you?

You've been investigating the case all along.

What does it have to do with me?

How would you know I'm investigating TC?

What's so hard about knowing this?

I still have an article to write.

Don't waste my time.

Zhou.

We need to be more cautious around Jiang Xin.

It must be her doing that TC was informed in advance this time.

I'll deal with her after I'm done this.

According to my investigation,

TC company has always had

an underground production line.

After recycling a large number of old parts, they reprocess and rebrand them,

making new car refrigerators.

And put them into the market massively.

Moreover, over the years,

TC has been using this method to compress production time

and costs,

occupying our city's home appliance market in a short time.

They even planned to get listed this year with additional funding.

I think this time, the exposé

will not only sound the alarm for other industries pursuing quick success

but also re-establish business ethics for enterprises

and set up the correct values.

Xu Lai,

your report is really…

Fantastic.

The evidence is sufficient and the arguments are sharp.

Great job.

Team leader.

we're lacking a main feature for this issue.

What about using Xu Lai's report?

I was thinking the same thing.

Let's settle on that then.

Xu Lai, let's use your report

as the feature for this issue, okay?

Thank you, team leader.

Hello, Xu Lai.

I saw your report. It's fantastic.

Congratulations.

I should be thanking you.

If it weren't for your help this time,

the investigation results wouldn't have come out so quickly.

I happen to be near the TV station.

Why don't we have a meal together?

You can thank me in person.

But I have to take care of Jin Shichuan. The car is already hailed.

How about I treat you to a big meal

after Jin Shichuan is discharged?

Sounds good.

Okay, bye.

[Inpatient Department]

I'll be at the hospital soon. Wait for me.

The IV injection for No.24 bed is up.

The IV injection is done.

You should rest in bed now

and not walk around.

I feel like my leg

is almost recovered.

It doesn't hurt much anymore.

Even if it doesn't hurt, you need to rest.

That female reporter who visits you every day

is your girlfriend, right?

Yes.

She's quite pretty.

Xu Lai.

Dr. Zang.

Hello.

I wanted to tell you

Zhao Li has received her compensation.

I just finished her transfer procedures.

She can now go to the provincial hospital for better treatment.

That's great! Thank you, Dr. Zang.

She asked me to convey her gratitude to you.

Thank you for helping her with this.

It's my duty.

I'm happy I could help her.

Jin Shichuan is lucky to have you.

Are you alright?

I'll go upstairs first.

Alright.

Why did you come down?

Is your leg okay?

I feel like my leg

is really as you said.

Take it slow.

Where were you?

Why weren't you resting in your room?

I just came back from the examination.

I ran into Zang Qiu.

Take it slow.

How were the exam results?

Pretty good. Just finished dressing the wound.

Pretty good.

Really?

Yeah. You don't believe me? I'll walk to show you.

Can you?

Of course, I can.

Hurry back.

Alright.

You shouldn't move around as you wish even if you recovered. Have a good rest.

Don't worry. I'll take good care of him.

Take it slow.

By the way, did you watch TV?

My report was made into a feature this time

and it's also a main one!

Now, the underground production line of TC

has caused heated discussion online.

Sun Lei will also face multiple charges.

Am I great?

Dr. Zang, Jin Shichuan's test report is out.

It's getting late.

Go home and rest early.

You want to rest?

It's getting dark. I'm worried about your safety on your way back.

Are you asking me to leave?

To me, the safest place

is by your side.

With you here, I'll be protected.

I can't always protect you.

What do you mean?

My leg is injured.

If something happens to you,

I won't even be able to protect you.

What will you do then?

You're Mr. Jin, after all.

And there are so many people waiting for you.

No more negative thoughts. Recover quickly.

Promise me one thing first.

Don't make me worry you.

Go home now.

I don't want to. I want to stay with you a little longer.

Okay. Time's up.

What did you promise me?

I just want to stay a little longer.

Listen.

Alright.

Then I'm really leaving.

Put on your coat. It's cold outside

I know. Take a good rest. I'll visit you tomorrow.

Bye.

You really can't move as you wish anymore.

The report is out.

Due to external force, your knee joint

suffers a blunt injury to the popliteal artery,

forming an angioma.

You must receive the surgery as soon as possible.

When's the earliest I can do it?

The surgery is quite difficult.

We are still discussing the plan.

I will arrange it as soon as possible.

Don't tell Xu Lai.

Do you want to keep her in the dark forever?

I want to tell her after the surgery is successfully done.

So she won't worry.

In case it's not successful

and I won't be able to protect her,

I don't want to drag her down.

Alright, I promise you.

Thanks.

I promise you just because I'm a doctor.

I must respect patients' choices.

It doesn't mean I think you're right.

Rest well.

After the feature is broadcast,

it drew attention from all walks of life.

They greatly praised this report.

It not only increased the social influence of our station

but also showed

news can supervise the society.

TC company

now faces multiple lawsuits.

Victims will soon receive their due compensation.

Thank you all.

This report can be considered a perfect ending.

Team leader.

I think this report is not over yet.

I received an anonymous email

with some recording attachments

related to this report.

I am a businessman who only considers interests.

I'm asking you these questions just in case

if there is a problem in the future,

I know how to solve it.

After all, we are in the same boat.

Our interests are common.

Mr. Huo.

This recording proves

in fact, Huo Yanzong has always known

and tacitly allowed TC's illegal production.

Now that the matter was exposed,

he quickly divested from TC in order to get away.

You're talking nonsense.

He never participated in TC's illegal production.

Team leader.

At that time, Huo Yanzong just wanted to help me get information.

How can you prove it?

What if Huo Yanzong was just acting in front of you?

To clear his relationship with TC?

Jiang Xin.

At this time,

you released such a recording.

What is your purpose?

Team leader.

I hope the station will

expose Huo Yanzong in the principle of

respecting the truth.

Team leader, please trust me.

I really believe in Huo Yanzong's character.

He's not like that.

Xu Lai.

Everyone knows what your relationship with Huo Yanzong is.

Are you stopping the recording from being exposed

because you have an axe to grind?

You know it well.

And I heard

other media also received this anonymous email.

If this recording

is reported by other media first,

the outside world will only suspect

the station is covering up the facts

for its future cooperation with Yunkai Group

and made Sun Lei a scapegoat.

If it has a negative impact on the station,

can you bear the responsibility?

That's right. This is bad for us.

Jiang Xin is right.

If other media

is one step ahead of us,

releasing this recording,

our station will be criticized.

We have to be objective and fair.

Jiang Xin, you will be responsible for the follow-up reports.

Okay. Dismiss.

Sis, you are usually calm.

Were you a bit impulsive just now?

I can't involve my friend because of me.

Sun Lei gave you the recording, right?

I don't know what you're talking about?

You know very well what I'm talking about?

You recommended my report for the feature at the beginning

because you waited for this day, right?

At this point,

even if I admit to having contact with Sun Lei now,

you can't change it anymore.

Wait, what is your purpose in doing this?

Xu Lai.

I warned you a long time ago.

Don't underestimate your opponent.

Otherwise, you will pay the price

like today.

But it seems that the price is not paid by you

but by your friend Huo Yanzong.

Right?

Mr. Huo is coming out. He's coming out.

He's here. He's here.

Mr. Huo, do you have anything to say about the leaked recording?

Is the content of the recording true?

Did you know about TC's underground production line all along?

Was TC's illegal production under your direction?

Mr. Huo, it's said that the reporter Xu who initially investigated TC

is close to you.

That's why you quickly reacted after the incident,

withdrawing your investment and distancing yourself from TC.

Is that true?

Reporter Xu and I are just ordinary friends.

She is a good reporter.

Without her persistence,

the dark side of TC's production

would not have been exposed so early.

I remember you and Reporter Xu

are from the same TV station.

You should learn from her.

Improving your professional skills,

instead of spreading rumors

and making trouble.

Don't believe in rumors, everyone.

Regarding your doubts,

our company will definitely give you a clear explanation.

Thank you, thank you.

- Mr. Huo, Mr. Huo. - Say a few words, please.

Mr. Huo, Mr. Huo.

You were just too impulsive.

There was no need for you to engage with that female reporter.

Now that you've publicly responded to Xu Lai's issue,

it will give them something to talk about.

This matter involves Xu Lai,

so I can't help but be impulsive.

What are you planning to do next?

Now, Yunkai's stock price has been affected

and it has fallen sharply after the market opened today.

All the shareholders have strong opinions about you.

Relevant government departments have contacted our legal team,

asking the group to submit information.

They said they want to investigate us.

Should we hold a press conference to clarify?

No,

that would only make it seem like we're trying to cover it up.

Turn around.

Where to?

To the club.

Let's meet with Sun Lei.

I remember you and Reporter Xu

are from the same TV station.

You should learn from her.

Improving your professional skills,

instead of spreading rumors

and making troubles.

Hello, Huo.

Sorry, I was busy just now

and didn't see your message.

I should be the one to apologize

as I got you involved.

Are you free? I want to talk to you in person.

Now is not the time to meet.

I'll take care of the recording issue.

You can rest assured.

Huo, this is what I recorded today.

I hope it can help you.

Mr. Huo, Mr. Sun is here.

Alright.

Yesterday, Mr. Huo

distanced yourself from me.

But why are you asking to meet with me today?

I asked to meet with you today

because I want to make a deal with you.

Mr. Huo,

I thought I was already

just a discarded pawn to Mr. Huo.

Tell me, what's the deal?

I want you to publicly clarify

that Yunkai and I were unaware of TC's illegal production.

In exchange,

Yunkai will cancel the divestment.

You used me and then kicked me away before.

Now you're in trouble and you remember me.

You and I both know

that you released the recording

just to force me to suffer with you.

Now TC is in internal and external troubles,

if it really loses Yunkai's investment,

TC's fate is obvious.

Seizing the opportunity in time.

I don't need to teach you that, do I?

Why should I trust you?

Business is business.

There are no permanent enemies in the face of interests.

I need to eliminate the negative influence of Yunkai now.

And you

urgently need Yunkai's investment.

Our interests are aligned, aren't they?

Fine.

I agree.

Look what delicious food I brought you.

You're here.

What are you thinking about?

Let me see.

How can you look more and more haggard even when you rest here?

It seems that you

need to recover quickly,

then go back to the station and train your team.

You haven't taken your medicine yet.

No.

By the way, how is the report

on TC Group?

I'll get you the ointment.

Does it hurt?

I'm sorry.

It's fine.

You just said you brought something delicious, right?

Steamed meat buns.

Help me get one.

Okay.

The buns are so delicious.

You have to wait in a long queue to buy them.

How long did you wait?

Two hours.

Let me taste it.

I'll do it myself.

Why did you come?

My leg seems to be numb today.

What's the worst-case scenario?

Disability.

Is there still a chance of healing?

Ask what you want to ask.

But I still don't understand.

Why cancel the divestment from TC?

Aren't you afraid of Sun Lei biting you again?

It's not that I'm afraid of him biting me

but I don't want to let him go.

What do you mean?

The reporter who asked the question today is Jiang Xin.

She had a grudge against Xu Lai before.

Jiang Xin?

Sun Lei gave you the recording, right?

I don't know what you're talking about.

You know very well what I'm talking about.

You recommended my report for the feature at the beginning

because you waited for this day, right?

even if I admit to having contact with Sun Lei now,

you can't change it anymore.

Wait, what is your purpose in doing this?

What benefits did Sun Lei give you?

This is what Xu Lai sent me.

The recording of my conversation with Sun Lei.

It's Jiang Xin who got it from Sun Lei.

Their purpose

is to involve Xu Lai

and then take revenge on her.

I've already warned Sun Lei,

but he still dared to touch Xu Lai.

Then don't blame me for being ruthless.

I see.

It's still all for Xu Lai.

Let's go.

Let the three of us meet up at the old place.

No.

Now the outside world is suspecting my relationship with her,

if I contact her at this time,

I'm afraid

it will be used by someone like Jiang Xin.

What's there to be afraid of?

We have a cover.

What cover?

Why not sit in a private room?

Don't you know it's easier to be photographed sitting outside?

That's exactly what I want.

If we sit in a private room,

wouldn't this meal be wasted?

You asked me to come here just for the paparazzi to take pictures?

We have an agreement to be a couple in public.

Please cooperate.

Fine.

I'll play along with you today.

Baby, feed me.

What did you say?

I'm full.

Baby, help me deal with the rest.

We can't waste it.

Wait.

You love spicy food.

Don't go too far.

Baby,

are you mad at me?

Baby, let's sleep at my place tonight.

We agreed before

I would only cooperate in acting.

Don't even think about taking advantage of me.

Don't even think about it.

When we get out of the car later, we'll go our separate ways.

Do you have to act this excessively?

It's not effective

if it's not excessive.

What effect?

You don't need to know that.

All you need to do is help me perform this play well.

Pull over.

I said pull over.

What's wrong now?

Huo, you need me now.

Are you going to tell me or not?

Fine.

Someone wants to make a story about me and Xu Lai.

To protect her,

I have to divert their attention with you.

You used me as a shield for that reporter?

Is there a problem?

♫ 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 ♫

♫ Running towards you ♫