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[The Outsider]

[Episode 28]

Next week in Paris,

Louis Vian will be holding a product launch.

But their collection this time

is catered to European royalty,

and the media won't be there.

We tried every possible means,

and we still haven't gotten an invitation.

I'll try to figure a way out.

We'll meet their executive management no matter what.

We'll show them

that Chinese aesthetics are no less inferior than European royalty.

They'll see what Ansheng is made of.

I made some Shengjian.

I don't know if they're to your liking,

Dig in.

I also made pigeon soup for you.

It'll be ready soon.

Eating and working are two separate activities.

When you eat,

don't think of random stuff.

Yes, ma'am.

[Yiting]

Hello?

An, where are you?

There's something important.

I need to see you now.

Now?

It's late now.

After tomorrow,

you'll never get to collaborate with Louis Vian anymore.

Anyway, I'm driving to your house now.

Su Mo.

You should eat.

There's something urgent. I need to go now.

What is it? Why don't you finish your dinner first?

I'll tell you later.

An.

What is it?

This is for you.

How did you know that I needed...

You don't have to know.

Pack your bags.

The invitation date is tomorrow night.

If you miss the last flight tonight,

even Sun Wukong can't save you.

I'm off.

Thank you.

I'm the happiest when I can help you.

Bye.

I'm at the airport now. I think I can make it.

I'll be back in a few days.

(Remember to plan Ms. Zhang's birthday.)

(Anyway, I have a flight to catch.)

Have a safe and fruitful journey.

Mr. Wang, this is so rushed.

Do you think we can make it?

We should try our best no matter what.

Louis Vian's first outlet in China

must be in Ansheng Plaza.

An!

Yiting, what brings you here?

I got the invitation

thanks to my uncle in France.

I need to go and thank him.

Why didn't you tell me earlier?

I wanted to give you a surprise.

Let's go, we're running out of time.

Come on.

Listen,

I made your favorite soup.

This has been a successful trip.

We managed to close the deal with Martin

and convinced him to visit Shanghai.

An,

I'm your lucky star, right?

-You... -Mr. Wang.

Mr. Wang, Su Mo is here.

Why are you here at this hour?

I told you I could go back myself.

If I didn't come, I wouldn't even know

that you were on the same flight as Yiting.

We went to France together,

so naturally, we came back together.

It was a last-minute decision.

You don't have to explain anything in front of outsiders.

Let's talk at home.

Okay, we'll talk at home.

Drive Yiting home.

Okay.

Miss Chen.

You're driving me back?

I'll send you home.

Why don't I drive instead?

The invitation to Louis Vian's product launch

was given by Yiting's uncle,

and I only knew at the airport

that Yiting bought a ticket too.

I don't want to get mad while driving.

Don't mention that woman.

Okay.

Where are you going?

Why are we going to my place?

Yours is that way.

Given what happened earlier, do you expect to go to mine?

What are you doing?

You've been pulling a long face.

Let go.

How do you expect me to let go?

You're dumping me here

and driving back alone?

There's a limit to how much you can sulk.

Wait!

Move.

I won't.

Move.

Only until we talk it out.

Why didn't you tell me she went to France with you?

I didn't know she was coming.

I only found out at the airport that she was coming.

Then, why didn't you tell me when you touched down?

I wanted to,

but I was worried that you'd overthink.

So, you were planning to hide it from me?

Seriously,

we were half a world apart,

and if you hung up on me because of that,

I'd be completely helpless.

The thought of you sulking alone

made me feel worse,

so I wanted to tell you in person

and clear up

any misunderstandings you have.

Even if you ignore me, I can still run to you

like what I'm doing now.

Being ignorant for the past two days

may have been blissful for me,

but in the future, when you're not around,

I'd imagine you walking hand-in-hand

with other women.

Come on.

Tianyu was with me.

The thing is, I thought only Tianyu was with you.

Okay, okay.

I admit I shouldn't have hidden anything from you.

It was an inappropriate move.

Next time, if this happens again,

I'll tell you right away.

There's still a next time?

I'll do my best to make sure such incidents

never happen again.

But when I'm out at work,

I'd have to deal with female friends

and colleagues.

I can't avoid them completely.

Having female friends is okay,

but you and Chen Yiting...

Can't you two keep some distance?

She's Ms. Zhang's niece,

and you know my relationship with Ms. Zhang.

We're bound to meet.

Besides,

why are you jealous of her?

She's just a sister to me.

You think of her as a sister,

but she may not think of you as a brother.

You're overthinking.

Really?

Did you know that she approached me...

What?

Forget it. I don't want to talk about it.

What did she tell you?

Go back and get some rest.

I need to get some rest too.

I won't leave as long as you're still mad.

Aren't you getting shameless?

Yes, I'm.

Anger can affect your sleep,

which creates dark circles around your eyes.

By then, when you go to work tomorrow,

I'd be heartbroken to see you so tired.

So, don't be mad.

This time, I wasn't considerate enough.

I won't hide anything from you in the future.

Believe me, will you?

Mr. Wang.

Su Mo.

Ms. Su.

Mr. Wang, do you need anything?

Are you still mad?

We don't talk about personal life at work.

It's lunchtime now.

Can't I talk to my girlfriend?

What is it?

Kaiwen has booked a private session

for Chen Yiting's charity recital.

He gave me two tickets.

I want to go with you.

I know nothing about piano recitals, and I'm not into them.

No, you need to help me.

What is it?

My former classmates

and most of my friends

will be there.

Many people are eager to find me a match.

I need to take my official girlfriend

to make them give up.

So, you're planning to make our relationship public

in front of so many people?

You don't want that?

Are you planning something else?

What are you saying?

Then, can you follow my lead

and show your loyalty, determination, and bravery?

Are you praising yourself by beating around the bush?

Yes.

It's a deal. See you in two days.

Enjoy your lunch.

I ordered a takeaway for you.

I did, too.

And

I ordered one for you too.

Look at you.

Don't ever give me the silent treatment again.

What a waste of time.

Come in.

Ms. Zhang,

I need your signature on these documents.

Anything else?

I'd like to leave

two hours earlier today, is that okay?

What is it?

It's Chen Yiting's recital.

Mr. Wang and I are attending it.

Oh dear, I forgot about that.

But I still have

an important meeting later,

and the other assistants

are both on leave.

If you had told me earlier,

I wouldn't have approved their leave.

It's my fault

for not informing you earlier.

The meeting starts at five.

It should end by seven.

How about this?

As long as you reach there before the recital ends,

at least that shows your support.

I'm sure Yiting understands.

Okay.

(A meeting?)

Okay.

I actually made time for the two of us

to go to dinner two hours earlier.

I'll go to the recital first,

and you can come right after the meeting.

Mr. Wang,

why don't I drive you to the restaurant first?

It's okay,

I'll wait for her in the office.

Send my dinner as well.

Okay.

Why are you calling me

instead of preparing for the recital?

An,

can you come here now?

Now?

Yes.

What happened?

An.

My page-turner has a sudden case of gastric flu,

and she's in the hospital now.

So what?

Just get someone else.

I know,

but for some reason,

I'm so nervous today.

My palms are sweating.

Now, I'm panicking even more

because of that.

Why panic?

You've been through worse.

Only your friends and family will be watching today.

That's exactly why

I'm even more nervous.

I'd hate to disappoint them, you know?

An, please be my page-turner.

Me?

I haven't played the piano in years.

What if...

I'm playing

your favorite score, Träumerei.

We used to play it together,

don't you remember?

I do remember, but...

An.

I feel safe when you're around.

Our friends and family will be here. I don't want to embarrass myself.

Please.

Fine.

Okay, okay.

You're the best, An.

Let me take a look at the sheet music.

We are very glad to hear about that.

And we all believe that Ansheng will be stronger

with the development of the Chinese economy.

And your cooperation as well.

You got me.

Okay, let's talk about

our next step.

And what are your plans for Ansheng?

[Chen Yiting Concert]

The performance has begun.

To avoid any disturbance,

please enter during the interval.

Okay.

Thank you for your understanding.

(Do you really think)

you can handle Wang Ju'an?

(Love is not about handling each other.)

(It's about entering each other's hearts.)

(It's tough if you have to force yourself.)

You're a clever woman.

I'm sure you understand.

(Love?)

Do you think a man like Wang Ju'an

(would really love you?)

An!

An.

Ma'am, you may enter now.

(The moment I stepped out of the hall,)

(that was the first time I doubted my determination.)

(It was the first time my conviction shook.)

[Mr. Wang]

Where are you now?

I'm stuck in a jam.

I don't think I can make it.

You don't have to, then.

The recital is almost...

I'm tired now. I don't feel like talking.

I just want to sleep now.

Okay.

Get some rest, then.

See you tomorrow.

Why did Ansheng's shares

skyrocket overnight?

I'm not aware of any good news.

I guess you don't read the tabloid news.

Tabloid news?

Someone uploaded a clip of you performing

with Miss Chen last night.

Now, everyone is saying

that a rich conglomerate behind your family

will be backing Ansheng financially.

I see.

Mr. Wang, you're here.

Ms. Su has been waiting for you in your room.

Is that so?

We'll talk later.

Okay.

Dropping by my office at lunchtime? It must be something good.

Any surprise for me?

Take a look at this.

"Shanghai Concert Hall's Perfect Couple Last Night.

Ansheng CEO and Piano Goddess Appear Together on Stage."

What is this? "Perfect couple"?

Horrible word choice.

That's not it. Read the third paragraph.

"Wang Ju'an and Chen Yiting

spent three years together in Europe

and shared countless memories."

I can't read this.

The write-up is horrendous.

I didn't ask you to judge the write-up.

It's said here

that someone told the press

you'll be marrying her by the end of this year.

Of course that's not true, Miss Su Mo.

That's merely gossip,

an unfounded rumor.

Out of ten rumors, none of them might even be real.

Just ignore it. It'll blow over in a few days.

If you harp on it, it'll never end.

Since it's fake news,

don't you think you should clarify it

so that people don't get the idea

that Chen Yiting is your girlfriend?

Of course I have to.

But since they just published the article,

if I deny the news right away,

it'd be affecting Yiting's reputation.

People will gossip

that it's just wishful thinking on her part.

And that's true.

I hope you can clarify the issue,

but now, you only care about her reputation

and not my feelings.

Yes.

It may be wishful thinking on her part,

but this isn't just about reputation.

Think about it.

If I deny the rumors now,

everyone will turn their attention to you.

You know those tabloid reporters

like writing about love triangles.

By then, they'll dig up

your past

and scrutinize every detail.

The fact that you're remaining silent

and not denying this ambiguous relationship

would make people think we're in a love triangle.

By the time you announce that I'm your girlfriend,

they'd think I'm the homewrecker

in your relationship.

Believe me.

This issue should be handled low-key.

Don't sensationalize it.

Give me two more months.

Last time, you told me

that you'd make our relationship public in two days.

This time, it's two months.

Do I need to wait two years next time?

When exactly will you do it?

It's only been a few days.

You sound as if you've been aggrieved for your whole life because of me.

When Chen Yiting came to taunt me,

when everyone thought

our relationship wouldn't last,

and even when my parents

were worried about our relationship,

my determination never shook

because I thought

as long as you're with me,

we could overcome

any challenge and obstacle.

But today, I'm starting to have doubts.

The behavior and principles that you find acceptable

probably matter more than your love life

because they can help you

look good in front of the public

and make Ansheng's shares soar high.

But all I want is a pure relationship.

You think I don't want

a pure relationship?

Both of us are adults.

We should learn to ignore scandals and gossip.

You're saying that we have different values.

That's not what I mean.

From the beginning,

I told you we're not a good match,

but your enthusiasm convinced me

that what's on the outside isn't important,

as long as two hearts are together.

But after we started dating, I realized

that things have been slowly changing.

I thought I knew you very well,

but I had to hear from someone else

that you're not planning to get married at all.

I thought you were honest.

But when you and Chen Yiting

went to France together,

I was left in the dark.

I thought

I was your only choice as a life partner,

but when people assumed

that Chen Yiting was your girlfriend,

you don't seem perturbed.

I've explained all of that.

Why do you need to recount everything

just to put me down

as if I've been trying to pick you up

and deceive you?

Can't you see how much effort I've put in?

I did.

You've been putting in effort, and so have I.

You're tired, and so am I.

Looks like my initial judgment was right.

The gap between us is too wide.

We're not meant for each other.

Let's break up.

From now on,

I will pursue the life I want.

You think you're the only one who can dump my gifts?

What are you doing?

Don't you know how to sort your trash?

This too?

Didn't you watch the advertisements?

Dry rubbish and liquids

have to be separated.

You need to discard the liquid inside

before you can throw the empty bottle.

It smells nice.

Why are you throwing it?

What a waste.

Why don't you just give it to me?

I'm keeping it.

What's wrong with him?

As soon as I asked for it, he's keeping it.

Yeah, I'm keeping it.

So what?

(Those days filled with worry and fear)

(have finally come to an end.)

(I'm going to find that determined)

(and ambitious past self.)

(I'll live the way I want)

(in a world that belongs to me.)

Su.

Come on in.

Su Mo.

Morning.

Morning.

You're not going up?

Morning.

Morning, Mr. Wang.

Morning.

Come in.

-Come in. -Let's go.

Mr. Wang, this is us.

Bye.

What was that?

Funny, right?

You sound like I knew what was going on.

You don't know either?

Didn't you see my confused look?

What did Zhong Sheng say?

Did they really break up?

I think it's true.

Why?

Zhong Sheng didn't tell me the details,

but I think

it was Su Mo who dumped him.

None of us know

what's on her mind,

and it'd be inappropriate to ask, right?

An must have done something

that broke her heart.

Now, I'm worried.

About what?

I'm worried that Zhong Sheng might follow in her footsteps

and break up with me.

This is not the time

to think about yourself.

So what if I worry about her?

You can only rely on yourself

to make a relationship work, right?

What are you doing here?

What are we doing here?

I'm meditating.

You can't sit here.

Okay.

Let's go.

Wait.

Take your plant.

Sorry.

It's okay.

(You broke up just like that?)

She just had to jump to conclusions.

What could I do?

Seriously?

She just wants your attention.

Is that how you ask for attention?

She was dominating the whole conversation.

That's not fair.

No, no.

Listen, I think this isn't something

that can be solved

by just explaining.

Your breakup did not happen overnight.

You started having problems

since Chen Yiting returned.

Think about it.

Before she showed up,

you could always resolve your arguments,

and everything was fine, right?

Ever since she appeared,

Su Mo's emotions grew unstable.

Wang, listen.

What you need to do now

is to show your sincerity

by kicking Chen Yiting out of the picture,

then reconcile with Su Mo.

You...

Getting snobby now, aren't you?

Stop being snobby.

Wait till you cry in regret when she's gone.

Listen, Su Mo is a nice lady.

You know what you need to do.

♪What happened to us?♪

♪Love is present yet absent♪

♪Refusing to open my heart♪

♪Squandering our love time and again♪

♪Bottling up emotions that we have to deal with♪

♪Love and hate crossing paths with ups and downs♪

♪Where exactly can love exist?♪

♪Can we enter despite the danger?♪

♪We knew that we would be hindered♪

♪But we were not willing to withdraw♪

♪How could there still be love between us?♪

♪I don't want to hold back and avoid getting closer♪

♪Each other's warmth♪

♪Recalling yesterday♪

♪The memories are all so clear♪

♪Why can't we take another step forward?♪

♪Squandering our love time and again♪

♪Bottling up emotions that we have to deal with♪

♪Love and hate crossing paths with ups and downs♪

♪Where exactly can love exist?♪

♪Can we enter despite the danger?♪

♪We knew that we would be hindered♪

♪But we were not willing to withdraw♪

♪How could there still be love between us?♪

♪I don't want to hold back and avoid getting closer♪

♪Each other's warmth♪

Hello, Mom?

Look at my hair.

New hairstyle.

New hairstyle?

I don't see much difference.

Get to the point.

Hurry up, don't waste her time.

Look how worried your dad is.

Okay, I'll get right to it.

Did anything happen?

Lately, Wang has been

sending gifts to our house,

you know?

He's still sending you gifts every month?

You don't know?

Tell him

not to send us any more gifts.

It's just the two of us here.

Your dad and I can't finish everything.

Also,

thank him on our behalf.

Okay, I'll talk to him.

All right, that's all from me.

Tonight, there's this

fireworks display for the Arts Festival.

If I'm there late, I won't get a good spot.

I need to get changed now.

Run along.

-Let me talk to her. -Your dad wants to talk to you.

Let me talk to her.

You should hurry up too.

Okay.

Well?

Dad, what is it?

How are things with you and Wang?

We're great.

Then, you...

Let me put my glasses on.

Have you been doing well?

I have.

Listen,

I got a pay raise lately.

In another two years,

I'll have enough money

to buy a house in Shanghai.

Awesome, right?

That's awesome.

All right, then.

Good to hear that.

Don't deprive yourself.

I know.

Don't rely on anyone else, don't give in easily,

and don't deprive myself.

That's good.

Done talking yet?

Time to go.

Okay.

Coming.

Hurry up.

Who's slower now?

Quick.

I'm hanging up.

Jeez.

(Shanghai has everything)

(except fireworks.)

An, careful.

Mr. Wang, you're back.

Ms. Liu, get me a glass of water.

Okay.

You should go back now. I'm fine.

I'm not in a rush, An.

An, are you okay?

Mr. Wang, your water.

Allow me.

An, here.

Where's everyone?

Mr. Wang, have you forgotten?

Wang Jian doesn't have classes today,

so obviously, he's dating now.

As for Mr. Wang Jr...

And Tianlin?

Tianlin is out too.

Mr. Wang, I forgot to tell you something.

A couple by the name of Mr. and Mrs. Zhu

dropped by this afternoon with two boxes of black wontons

for you and your girlfriend.

Perfect timing.

An, you were drinking on an empty stomach,

and you must be feeling awful now.

I'm going to cook the wontons,

and we can share.

No.

Don't touch that.

It's not for you.

Then, I'll cook some just for you.

There's something I need to clarify.

-Actually... -An.

I also have something to tell you.

Well...

I'll put these in the fridge.

An.

About the culture corridor,

no matter how much my aunt is against it,

I will support you till the end.

Given your abilities and my dad's resources,

my aunt will give in eventually.

An.

I'm on your side.

Don't force me to take my aunt's side.

Will you?

You know how determined I am, right?

Of course.

I know how much the cultural corridor means to you.

Having your father's help will give us a good head start.

That's great.

But when the cultural corridor is completed,

I want Su Mo by my side.

I want to share every moment of happiness

with her.

Under such circumstances,

if I'm still with you,

I'd look down on myself.

She's not meant for you.

That's up to me to decide.

Wang Ju'an.

Aren't you worried that I'd use my dad's connections

to take revenge on you?

The Chen Yiting I know would never do that.

I don't need you to tell me that I'm a "nice girl".

Well played.

A masterful execution.

She was already in your house,

and you could still hold your desires in.

Not only that, you shooed her away.

Nice.

You sound like you know me better than I do.

A resourceful woman

who can benefit your career is gone.

That's good news to me.

Still, I'm wondering

why you're so smitten with Su Mo.

Yiting is a powerful card in your hand,

and you don't want her?

A card?

Is this some kind of card game?

Have you cleared your gambling debts?

I'm still repaying.

You should mind your own business first.

You're going back to your room?

Get me a glass of water.

Ms. Liu,

get the eldest young master another glass of wine.

Great, you're still awake.

Follow me.

Did anything happen to Mr. Wang?

No.

Then, where are you taking me?

Relax. You'll know when we get there.

♪Straying into a glamorous banquet♪

♪We have no way back♪

♪Time is like water within the palm♪

♪We can't catch hold of it♪

♪Blundering around this city♪

♪To find ourselves a spot♪

♪Many people are smitten with the fantasy♪

♪I savor the taste of collapse♪

♪My heart becomes impregnable, then♪

♪Until anxiety and exhaustion♪

♪Are crushed down by me♪

♪Straying into a glamorous banquet♪

♪We have no way back♪

♪Time is like water within the palm♪

♪We can't catch hold of it♪

♪Blundering around this city♪

♪To find ourselves a spot♪

♪Many people are smitten with the fantasy♪

♪I savor the taste of collapse♪

♪My heart becomes impregnable, then♪

♪Until anxiety and exhaustion♪

♪Are crushed down by me♪

♪I savor the taste of collapse♪

♪My heart becomes impregnable, then♪

♪Until anxiety and exhaustion♪

♪Are crushed down by me♪

♪Refusing to muddle along in the darkness♪

♪Vulnerable and defeated♪

♪I see a silver lining♪

♪I make a desperate attempt to break through♪

♪I have been honest♪

♪I have fought♪

♪I want to protect you♪

♪We will overcome♪

♪We will experience♪

♪To be fortresses behind each other's backs♪