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♪Trapped in primal shackles♪

♪Waiting for you to land♪

♪Seeing you like seeing another me♪

♪Encountered and missed, sealing all memories♪

♪My heart has been crushed♪

♪Never healed♪

♪The me in your eyes♪

♪Stubborn and fragile, most afraid of being neglected♪

♪Arrogant is who I am♪

♪A shell that locks my heart♪

♪An unfinished suspense novel♪

♪Waiting for you to hold my hand♪

♪Accompany me in continuing to write♪

♪Writing until the moment of the ending♪

♪You are the protagonist, and I am too, I am♪

♪Souls with the same color♪

♪You are the light within me♪

♪In the mundane life♪

♪Tasting thrilling moments♪

♪Finally, light shines upon me♪

♪In the dark corners♪

♪Accompany me in breaking free from shackles♪

=Twilight=

=Twilight=

=Episode 3=

I don't have an opportunity to inquire.

But what is causing your dissatisfaction?

Is it the salary

or the benefits?

If you're feeling dissatisfied,

please feel free to inform me.

I'll make every effort, within reasonable boundaries,

to address your concerns.

We can arrange a further discussion

if I cannot meet your expectations.

No.

Mr. Yang.

Salary and benefits are not the issue here.

The shareholders set the pricing.

Nowadays, many things require a market-oriented approach.

Borman caters to a high-end customer base.

And they have specific demands.

These customers value unique services.

I believe visitors should be categorized

based on their problems

rather than their financial status.

However,

I also acknowledge Borman's precise positioning.

Nonetheless, I have my own perspective.

Idealism doesn't work.

Even if that is so,

I still want to try it.

Mr. Yang.

I would like to take my leave

if there's nothing else.

Automatic seats!

Cool, right?

I can't believe it!

It's genuine leather.

Of course.

Do you remember our old, worn-out car?

Do you smell anything in this new car?

Does it smell strong to you?

It smells delightful.

Unlike our old car,

which would become so stuffy

when the sun beamed.

I couldn't even fit inside.

Money is truly a great thing.

What do you think about this car?

Does it feel sturdy to you?

It's so high up.

The view is incredible.

I always feel like

moments as joyful as this

should be experienced together, the three of us.

Don't worry, Yuan Yuan.

We're getting better now.

Exciting moments like these

will keep coming,

one after another.

Shanshan, you and I,

we make a great team.

How could I ever forget about him?

My father has changed a lot.

Unlike when we first moved here,

he frequently turned on the TV late at night,

disturbing everyone's sleep.

However, I still struggle to fall asleep,

no matter what I try.

Miss Liu.

As you know, I suffer from neurasthenia.

I need proper rest to accomplish anything.

Are you still sensitive to sounds now?

It has improved somewhat,

but there's still some sensitivity lingering.

Being sensitive is normal.

So you should accept

rather than resist it.

Listen to this familiar ticking sound again.

You will synchronize your breathing with its rhythm.

Inhale.

Exhale.

Inhale.

Exhale.

Picture yourself

standing in front of a plum orchard.

A gentle breeze brushes,

and you feel surrounded by a blooming sea of flowers.

Follow the rhythm of your breath.

Now, I will count down from three.

And together, we will enter a deeper state of relaxation.

Three.

Two.

One.

You mentioned a vast plum orchard

behind your childhood house.

Now, imagine yourself within that very orchard.

How do you feel?

It's truly a beautiful place.

Every winter,

when the plum blossoms bloomed,

I stood near the balcony window.

The wind

would sweep in,

delicately caressing my face.

It was freezing,

almost like ice,

and felt as sharp as a knife.

I once asked my mother

why it was so cold outside

while the plum blossoms

continued to bloom, petal by petal.

As you continue walking inside,

you come across a door

that belongs to your home.

Please take a moment

to consider its location.

I remember

it is

my father's study room.

What lies beyond

this study room?

Try to open the door.

Don't worry.

It's a safe place

where no harm can come to you.

I'm not sure.

I...

Approach the door slowly

and attempt to open it.

I'm still determining.

No one can harm you here.

What is that?

It's alright.

Let's keep moving forward.

Miss Liu.

What was that sound?

There's some construction happening nearby.

So there might be occasional low-frequency noise.

Don't worry. Please have a seat.

Let's continue our session.

You mentioned that

your insomnia symptoms

started after your father moved to live with you.

It could be related to

your relationship with him.

When you mentioned your father's study room earlier,

it triggered a clear sense of resistance.

Did you experience any significant conflicts

with your father during your childhood?

Well...

I don't have any conflicts

with my father.

Let me explain.

Our psychological troubles

often have deeper underlying causes.

Some may be rooted in our upbringing,

family background,

or even psychological traumas.

So, we need to explore

the core reasons behind them gradually.

There's no need to rush.

We can take our time to uncover them.

Take a deep breath

and close your eyes.

Inhale

and prepare yourself.

Miss Liu.

Sorry about that.

I apologize.

Are you awake?

Don't pretend to be asleep in there!

Your snoring was so loud

when someone was present,

but it ceased as soon as she left.

Could you wake up and join me outside?

I must talk with you today,

as we have to find a solution.

I am working here!

What do you mean by this?

Say something!

Hello.

(Hi.)

(Is this Miss Liu Xia?)

Yes.

Who am I speaking to?

(This is Amy from the Auran Group.)

(Ms. Jiang asked me to contact you regarding)

(the details of psychological counseling services.)

(Do you have time today?)

(I'd like to meet and talk with you if it's convenient.)

Sure, I can make time.

(Alright.)

(I'll send you the address shortly.)

Great.

Goodbye.

What is it with this machine?

- It's jammed again. - What's wrong?

Come on.

Take a look and see what's wrong with it.

Why are you in such a hurry?

Where's the character relationship diagram I drew?

What relationship diagram?

The one I worked on a few days ago.

No, I don't understand.

Our studio is so small.

Why can't I ever find anything that I need?

Don't worry.

I'll help you to find it.

Oh my goodness!

Yuan Yuan.

I've made up my mind.

Our current place is too cramped

and suffocating.

We need a larger space.

No, I don't see the need for it.

It's just the three of us.

Why are you wasting money?

The studio serves as our business image.

I don't know what a business image is.

I only know that you shouldn't believe everything you hear.

Why doesn't Wang Yang move

if the business image is so essential?

What does it have to do with him?

I have my own needs.

Besides, he's an intermediary.

He doesn't need a business image.

His talent speaks for itself.

And please, stop constantly talking about money.

It annoys me.

Alright. I won't mention it anymore.

I won't bother you anymore.

Do whatever you want.

Yuan Yuan.

Everything I do is for the better future of our studio.

I don't need someone dampening my spirits now.

I need someone

who unconditionally supports me by my side.

I wasn't trying to dampen your spirits.

We are screenwriters.

Our focus should be on

creating quality content and works.

Don't get caught up in superficial matters.

Moving to a slightly larger place

doesn't conflict with our creative work.

A better space will undoubtedly result in better writing.

I understand what you want.

As long as we work hard,

we'll achieve it sooner or later.

But now is not the right time,

listen to me.

No.

You have to listen to me.

Yuan Yuan.

Everything I'm planning is for our future.

You have to support me.

But...

Could you not give me that look?

Fine.

I can't control you.

Do what you want.

Hello.

Are you Miss Liu Xia?

Hi.

Allow me to introduce myself.

I'm Amy, Ms. Jiang's assistant.

Please have a seat.

I've got some coffee for you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

So, here's the situation.

According to Ms. Jiang,

you made a lasting impression on her during your last interaction.

As a result,

she wants to invite you as her exclusive psychological counselor

and deepen our collaboration.

She expressed her desire for you

to become our company's internal psychological counselor.

You will work alongside the HR department

to establish a counseling channel for our employees.

Please take a look at this.

(Psychological Counselor Hiring Agreement)

It's a standardized contract

that clearly outlines the responsibilities and rights of both parties.

Of course,

it's based on the principles of fairness and impartiality.

We've learned that

your service fees at Borman are paid per session.

Additionally, there is corporate-level collaboration.

Our company proposes

a one-year renewable contract.

Since we're just starting to work together,

mutual adjustment will be needed between both parties.

For the first year, the remuneration is set at 600 thousand.

What are your thoughts on this?

I'm excited to collaborate with Ms. Jiang, no doubt.

However, there are still pending procedures for my current studio.

I can't sign the contract now.

That's alright.

Let's start by discussing the details.

If you have any specific requirements,

please let me know.

I'll report them to the company

and apply on your behalf.

Okay, sounds good.

I'll take the contract home

and review it thoroughly.

We can stay in touch through phone call

if there are any further needs.

No problem.

Then, I'll go and report to Ms. Jiang now.

Okay.

Let's keep in touch.

Sure. Thank you.

Looking forward to working with you.

Thank you.

Hey, sweetheart.

Once you're done with work tonight, keep your schedule clear.

I'm treating you to a lavish dinner.

See you tonight.

She's arrived at the Financial Tower.

Most likely been to Jiang Siyan's company.

No way!

Very capable of you.

You can handle the business tycoon, Jiang Siyan.

You've got something.

You must be kidding.

The first time I met her, she didn't even spare me a glance.

But later, she trusted me a bit

after I diagnosed her illness correctly.

You are too modest.

She must have been won over

by your professional abilities.

Let's not reveal it openly.

Stay humble.

I must say, my darling, you're incredible.

You know about Jiang Siyan too?

Who doesn't know Jiang Siyan?

The renowned female entrepreneur.

She's been on numerous TV shows.

Aoran Group.

One of the co-founders of Aoran Group.

Our channel has invited her to financial programs.

But, well,

our colleagues say she's not easy to handle.

Be careful.

Please don't scare me.

I have yet to start working with her.

Why would I scare you?

It's true.

But the first time I met her,

she was pretty assertive in her actions and words.

So, what's the deal with Jiang Siyan?

I'm just curious.

She's one of those strong women.

What challenges could she face?

I really can't say anything.

Come on.

I'm just curious.

I didn't ask you to spill everything.

Just give me a hint to satisfy my curiosity.

I really can't say.

It's a matter of professional ethics.

Alright then.

Since you won't reveal anything,

then bring me under your wing

if you need someone.

I can talk in front of the camera

as well as when facing people.

I can earn 600 thousand a year by talking to people.

We're best friends, you know.

Please give it some thought.

I will.

I do have some professional abilities.

I'll consider it.

But your professional skills lie in finance.

And I'm a psychological counselor.

It is not easy money.

I'm working as a consultant for an entire company at this time.

I have to take care of over a hundred people.

Honestly, I can't handle it alone.

I have to hire more people.

And I have to pay their salaries too.

But it's alright.

This is a promising start.

Once we get started, things may be smoother later on.

I hope so.

You mentioned treating me to lobster.

Where can we find it?

The small lobster restaurant is up ahead.

It's small lobsters.

What's the matter?

Small lobsters are still lobsters, aren't they?

Let's go.

Why else would I bring you here, then?

For lobsters!

Young man, try this. It's new.

No need.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Weigh it.

Make it a little cheaper.

Alright.

Weigh it.

It's not good.

How about this?

Today, buy three Chinese cabbages,

two small chili peppers,

half a radish, and a bit of cauliflower.

Here.

Give me some coriander too.

Coming right up.

Not so much.

Just a little bit is enough.

Just...

Just a little bit of this.

Just this.

Just this little bit is enough.

Young man.

You always come right when

I'm about to close, don't you?

You know I won't be able

to sell this tomorrow.

Don't do that.

How am I supposed to weigh such a small quantity?

I won't make any profit from it.

You're pretty clever. Young man.

You've got your calculations down pat,

haven't you?

What's that?

You old lady.

I haven't done anything to you,

why are you scolding me?

Who's an old lady?

I'll take these.

I want to ask you,

how do you eat such a small amount of vegetables?

I have a habit.

I do grocery shopping every day,

and I only buy the amount needed for a day.

Take a look.

This scale doesn't budge at all.

This won't do.

You can't sell these?

Well, I'll go buy it from someone else.

Sure, go ahead.

Go, go, go.

Let's see who will sell.

Fine.

Young man,

the radishes today are especially cheap.

- Really? - You're getting a good deal.

Give me a bag.

Alright, here's a bag for you.

Okay, thanks.

- Let me put it in. - It's okay. No need to pack it.

Do you have a smaller one?

A smaller one? Okay.

- Just this small. - Let me tell you about these radishes.

They're grown in our own garden, sweet and crunchy.

Sure, they look perfect for me.

- Perfect. - You came at the right time today.

Perfect.

They'll make delicious fried rice.

Take some.

Alright, alright.

Take a look.

Bean sprouts, bean sprouts.

- We have some bean sprouts as well. - Bean sprouts.

Can I have a little bit?

Sure, sure.

See, I can just buy a little bit.

- Even this little is fine. - You can stir-fry the bean sprouts.

I'll weigh it. Put them together.

Okay. Here.

Why are you only arriving now?

I'm sorry, dear. I'm late.

I got caught up for a while.

It took so long. You're really...

In my opinion,

(Notice on Miss Liu's Resignation) Mr. Yang is really good to you.

You're leaving,

and yet he still wishes you the best.

Even through the screen, I can sense the pleasure

of having such a great boss.

I told you, right?

Resigning is completely normal in any industry.

It's just that you worry too much.

Always hesitating and worrying about others getting hurt.

I told you. You were overthinking.

I hope that it's just me overthinking.

Let's go.

(Borman Counseling Center)

(Borman Counseling Center Notice on Miss Liu's Resignation)

(Borman Counseling Center)

(Borman Counseling Center)

Excuse me, may I know if you're Miss Tan?

Yes, I am.

Nice to meet you, Mr. Yang.

Mr. Yang.

I've brought my best students to you.

Please introduce yourselves.

Good afternoon. My name is Zhang Ling.

Good afternoon. My name is Ding Enjun.

My name is Liu Xia.

Greetings, everyone. I'm Yang Youli.

Welcome to your internship.

Ranran, I'm home.

We'll chat again another time.

Go to bed early. Love you.

Since you're here,

there's something I want to talk to you about it.

What is it?

Give me a minute.

For us to have an enjoyable flat-sharing experience,

I think there's a need

to sign a supplementary co-rental agreement with you.

Alright.

You also know that it is a counseling center here.

During the day,

I'll be using it for work.

No problem.

I'm mostly asleep during the day.

Feel free to use it.

With your snoring,

do you think it sounds like you're sleeping?

It sounds like you're renovating.

Renovating?

Your snoring...

Never mind, never mind.

I suggest

that you change your pillow

or go to the hospital and see a pulmonologist.

Also,

when I sleep at night,

I often hear strange sounds coming from your room.

I hope when you're writing at night,

you can try to keep quiet.

I have a very regular daily routine.

I go to sleep at 11:30 pm,

and I have to wake up at 7:30 am.

I can't accommodate that.

Can you guarantee that you won't make any noise

when you're working here during the day?

Fine, I'll try my best.

For the water, electricity, and internet bill,

we'll split them evenly.

I bought all these condiments in the kitchen.

But if you want to use them,

we can split the cost as well.

I'll use my own condiments.

By the way,

I have to tell you.

I have the habit of cooking every day.

Sometimes I may wake up at four or five o'clock,

so I need to use the kitchen.

If I'm not having any clients, it's fine.

But if I'm having a consultation with someone,

I hope you can wait in the room for a while.

How long do you mean by waiting for a while?

I finish work at the latest by six o'clock.

Six o'clock.

So, what you mean is,

I have to wait for two hours in my room

from four o'clock until six o'clock?

When we signed the co-rental agreement,

it was clearly stated that from 9 am to 6 pm,

this living room is for my personal use.

So you mean that

if I wake up at four o'clock,

I can only go to the bathroom during those two hours, right?

You can say it that way.

Fine.

Then let's talk about the bathroom.

Will your clients be using this toilet?

They probably will.

Alright.

Since we're discussing this agreement now,

let's discuss it thoroughly.

One thing at a time.

What do you mean by "probably?"

That means your customers

will definitely use this bathroom, right?

If it gets dirty, who will be cleaning it?

Me?

Are you a clean freak?

Well, I'm the type of person who takes hygiene very seriously.

But...

but there are no other bathrooms downstairs.

Okay, you can set this problem aside first.

Let's talk about other issues.

Regarding laundry,

it's just a matter of

who's hanging the clothes on the balcony

and who's hanging them indoors.

Since you're a girl,

you can use it first, and then I'll use it.

Is that okay?

Do you think there's any other issue we should pay attention to?

Nope.

Do you have anything else to add?

Nope.

Alright.

I'll finalize the contract and print it out.

Then, let's have it signed.

Okay.

I hope that during this brief period,

we can enjoy a pleasant collaboration.

Likewise.

This...

Mr. Yang.

Mr. Yang.

Are you free to

listen to last month's report?

Go ahead.

The number of visitors this month

has increased by 8% compared to last month.

While the repeat visit rate

has increased by 12% compared to last month.

These two points indicate

that our center's social recognition is increasing.

However, the customer attrition rate

has also been increasing since last month.

I heard that

Liu Xia has informed some important clients

regarding her resignation in advance.

As for Jiang Siyan's side,

I heard that

they are planning to sign a contract with Liu Xia.

When did this happen?

This afternoon.

Alright, you may leave first.

(Miss Liu)

(Repayment amount: 12,400 Principle owed: 2,168,350)

(Interest owed: 620,125)

Mom.

Darling.

My darling, why are you being such a good girl today?

Even washing the vegetables.

Mom. I'm going to cook a very delicious dish for you tonight.

Really?

Yes.

Thank you, darling.

Should I reward you?

It's okay, Mom.

Stop washing for a while.

Come on.

Close your eyes.

It's so beautiful.

What is this?

This is a lucky bag that I got for you.

It's full of blessings inside.

Is it beautiful?

It's so pretty,

and it's pink.

Here. Let me put it on for you.

From now on, my darling,

wear this bracelet every day,

so it'll be like I'm by your side.

Blessings will surround you always.

Do you like it?

Yes.

Then, what should you say?

Thank you, Mom.

Shanshan.

Have a meal with me.

At my favorite noodle shop.

I'm going out now.

We'll meet there, alright?

(Dongguan Noodle House)

What's wrong, bro?

Why did you call me out at this late hour?

Eating alone is boring.

I called you to keep me company.

Do you want some?

I've eaten.

How is your script writing coming along?

Not bad.

I'm starting to get a hang of it.

Shanshan.

Don't make life difficult for yourself.

Listen to what the client wants.

Writing a script is a very joyful activity.

The more you maintain a calm mindset,

the more you can handle it effortlessly.

In that case, why did you

give up on having that joy?

I'm an Aquarius.

Aquarius finds joy in many aspects of life.

So, I entrusted the simplest way of receiving joy in my life to you.

Then, please enlighten me on

the other aspects of life where you find joy.

Take a step at a time.

Why?

Do you want to achieve everything all at once?

You will have a heavy responsibility in the future.

Right now, I'm handing all these things to you

because I want to train you.

Do you understand?

Yes.

It's all for my own good, right?

Exactly.

Once our script is written,

filmed, and broadcasted,

our studio will definitely take a big step forward.

Look at those

screenwriters who debuted later than us.

Now, they are all successful.

Are we any less hardworking than them?

In terms of talents,

how many are gifted enough to be geniuses?

Right?

We are all the same.

As you've said before.

Hard work pays.

Did I say that?

Yeah.

Hard work alone is not enough.

You also need to make wise decisions and seize opportunities.

Let's go.

I'll show you a place.

Where are we going?

Another type of joy.

Come on.

Oh my goodness.

Another type of joy.

(White House)

Bro.

Is this the place that you wanted to show me?

Yeah.

What is this place?

It doesn't matter what place it is.

Take out your phone.

Take out your phone.

What for?

Turn on the flashlight.

Flashlight?

Take a look.

This elevation.

The highest part there.

I plan to make it a common area.

It can be used as a working area or a meeting room.

Both are possible, right?

Look over there.

That side, do you see it?

That side

can be a conference room

or even a multimedia room.

We can use it for film analysis.

Look over there.

There's a spiral staircase.

Going up the stairs,

it'll be the second floor.

The second floor is also quite spacious.

On one side,

I'll make it my bedroom,

and on the other side, it'll be yours.

Then, we can

take a break upstairs when we get tired from writing.

Fantastic, right?

We can stay in this building forever.

Truly achieving work-life balance.

How's my plan?

Hey, bro.

What are you doing here

dreaming in front of someone else's studio at this late hour?

That's true.

True, true.

I'm just imagining wildly.

Who knows when fortune will

smile upon us one day?

Right?

Let's go.

What's this?

Where did it come from?

I can't see it clearly.

Take a look, and see what's written on it.

Why can't you even see clearly now?

Take a look.

House lease contract.

What's this?

(White House)

Isn't it here?

White House. No. 6-107.

Really?

Is it here?

What does this mean?

What is this?

You're so dumb.

I rented this place.

What?

How much does it cost?

Don't care about the price.

Yuan Yuan has paid all the money.

Has she paid the annual rental?

Why would she pay so much?

Are you stupid?

She paid quarterly.

But I signed a three-year contract.

Three years.

Oh my goodness.

Are you happy?

Oh, yes.

Wait, look at this.

The key to this place?

You're right!

You can move in at any time.

You don't have to live with that woman anymore.

I don't have to live with that woman anymore!

Exactly!

Bro.

Really?

Really.

Hurry, go inside.

Come, come, come.

You even have the key already.

I just wanted to give you a surprise.

You're so slow to understand what I was hinting at.

Instantly, I felt my mood changed completely.

It's completely different.

You're even short on words now.

It's so dark here.

I don't know where the lights are as well.

Where are the lights?

Is this your first time here too?

I came here during the day.

Why will I come here at night?

I brought you here specifically

to let you have a look at this place and be happy.

This is our place from now on.

Um...

I bought some fruit for you.

Thanks for your generosity.

I have something to tell you.

I've found a place to stay,

and I'll move out as soon as possible.

That's great news.

Yeah.

The mountains and rivers always meet.

We'll see each other again in the future.

Continue your work.

(Prosper Like a Tree)

What are you doing in the middle of the night?

You scared me.

You're finally here.

Come on.

Hurry up.

Help me to keep these things.

We're moving.

We're moving tomorrow morning.

Moving? Where are we moving to?

To our new company, of course.

Hurry up.

Our new company?

(Prosper Like a Tree) Isn't there a 30-day rent-free period?

What's the rush?

The 30-day rent-free period

is meant for productive work,

not to be wasted.

The unit was just renovated and needs some ventilation.

There's such a strong smell. It's not healthy.

It's okay.

I'll call more friends over for a housewarming when the time comes.

They're all strong guys. They inhale and the smell will be gone.

I think from now on,

you should change your name from Jia Zhen

to Penny-pincher Jia.

You're really good at calculating.

Penny-pincher Jia?

Such a cute name.

Come.

Come.

Help me to wipe it clean.

What are you doing?

I need to use the bathroom.

I've been holding it for a while.

Pack all the trophies for me.

Not only are you Penny-pincher Jia,

you're also Lazy Jia.

You're really good at slacking off.

Does he have a grudge against the keyboard?

One, two, three, four, five.

He must have gone crazy.

♪Sleeping peacefully behind you♪

♪Dreaming a dream about you♪

♪Returning with you to a very, very young time♪

♪The rain outside has been falling for a long time♪

♪You have accompanied me for a long time♪

♪Continuing on♪

♪The evening glow covering your forehead♪

♪Our tightly held hands♪

♪Have withstood countless cold currents♪

♪It is you who have given me♪

♪The entire universe of tenderness♪

♪You are always by my side♪

♪Like stars lying on the moon's chest♪

♪We keep walking♪

♪Just like this, keep walking♪

♪Behind us♪

♪You've been following all along♪

♪Protecting this lifetime♪

♪With your strong and solid chest♪

♪You often caress my forehead gently♪

♪Saying you will accompany me for a long time♪

♪Until the end of the world♪

♪Embracing each other at the edge of the sea♪

♪Waiting together♪

♪Embracing you tightly♪

♪Believing in our love♪

♪Will last for a very, very long time♪

♪Still remember the moment we met♪

♪The smile that unintentionally appeared♪

♪Had long been in my heart♪

♪Hidden for a long, long time♪