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♪Once I was adrift on the boundless sea♪

♪I looked up but didn't see the stars or the moon♪

♪No one cared who I was♪

♪Stuck in the long dark night I stumbled around♪

♪Once I went through a lot♪

♪Beside me, you smiled♪

♪When we talked about dreams back to back♪

♪All the regrets became precious♪

♪So, however cold, dark♪

♪Or disappointing it is♪

♪However hard, difficult or confused I feel♪

♪You're the answer and my eternal faith♪

♪I want my own light and fly up with you♪

♪Where you can hear the pounding of clouds♪

♪I want my own light and even if the future is checkered♪

♪I'll always be there with you♪

♪Toward the light♪

[Be Your Own Light]

[Episode 05]

Here?

Yes.

Okay.

Good?

Good.

Junhao!

Come on.

Junhao,

Junhao!

What's up?

After you sell the house,

you won't be able to buy it back.

How will I return the money if I don't sell it?

I told you I could wait for two years.

I don't want to ruin your business by taking so long.

I don't want to push you

and you were preyed on by others.

That's my own business.

I shouldn't involve you

just because of my misfortune.

Am I right?

But...

Enough.

One of us is broke already.

Let's just spare the other.

If you sincerely feel sorry for me,

wait until I open a restaurant

and continue to be my supplier,

supporting me.

Sounds good?

Okay, Junhao.

Since you said that,

don't you ever feel shy to ask for my help

when you need me.

How is it going?

It's all done.

You can transfer the rest of the money.

Let's transfer the money.

Here, Han.

Han.

Alright, Mr. Jiang,

the money is transferred.

-You can check it. -Good?

Check your account, Han.

Did you get it?

Yes, I got it.

Alright.

Okay, I'll leave you to it.

Fine.

Junhao,

I'm so sorry.

You don't need to apologize.

I should apologize to you.

I should have returned the money three months ago,

and I made you wait so long.

We didn't sign a contract for this,

so you could have gotten away with it.

Sure, nothing on paper,

but we had a verbal agreement.

I don't want to go back on my words.

Where are you going to live after selling your house?

Don't worry about me.

Wherever I go, it will be my home.

Right? How carefree!

Han, wait for a sec.

Okay.

Alright, it's time to settle our accounts.

Are you also selling your house to pay off debts?

Yeah.

My friend planned to suffer a hard life with me for a few years,

but an accident happened with his family,

and he couldn't hold on anymore,

so I had to sell my house.

However,

I sold my own house,

unlike someone selling other people's house.

I'm not selling.

I'm just renting it out.

Renting it out?

Zhang,

you tell him, am I leasing the house?

Yes, Ms. He is renting the place out.

What do you mean?

I rent out the place,

so you won't think about moving in there.

If you do that,

indeed, then there's nothing I can do.

Alright, I give up.

I won't pester you anymore.

However,

don't ever think about selling the house and running away.

I won't allow you to get your way.

Mr. Jiang, we are done too here.

All done?

All done.

You got everything sorted, right?

Yes.

Alright,

here's my plan:

I will send you the key next Wednesday.

Okay.

Don't worry.

Okay, thanks a lot.

No worries.

See you around.

-Okay. -See you.

Bye.

Bye.

Okay.

Junhao,

who is this?

She...

She is Ou Kaige's wife.

Oh, it's you.

Junhao was kind enough

to lend you money and help you through difficulties,

but you made him so miserable.

Why are you so inhumane?

Since they are inhumane like you said,

so they wouldn't understand what you said.

Let's go eat.

Alright, my treat.

My ID card!

Wait!

What now?

If you have nowhere to live,

you can move into

the guest room if you want to.

Aren't you renting the house out?

Not for now.

Also, the repayment agreement I signed

is still valid.

What about the agreement to sell the house and repay the debt within two years?

I will continue to carry it out.

Do you mean

you still acknowledge Ou Kaige's debt?

Yes.

But

didn't your husband leave you for another woman?

To be honest,

legally,

you can repudiate this debt.

You have no obligation or responsibility

to repay money for him anymore.

I have no responsibility or obligation to Ou Kaige,

but I have requirements and restraints for myself.

You said you are not someone who goes back on your word,

and neither am I.

I won't go back on

an agreement that I signed.

But when you signed it

you didn't know all these things about your husband.

That's my own problem.

I was unlucky to meet a bad guy

and failed to see him through clearly.

You said you wouldn't

plot others just because Ou Kaige harmed you,

and I won't become like him

just because he deceived me.

He is scum,

but I am not.

Oh...

This twist caught me off guard.

Zhang,

sorry,

I changed my mind.

I wasted so much of your time today,

but I will still pay you.

Don't worry, ma'am.

When you decide to sell the house in the future,

come to me.

Thanks.

That's it, then.

Let's get out of here.

Sure.

What is going on?

This woman

is getting unreadable.

[Jiangdu Broadcasting & TV Station]

[Jiangdu Television - Estate Online Duty Roster]

Min,

did you see the bulletin board?

What's going on?

Why is she on there all week?

Yesterday a leader on the platform called Mr. Qiu

and asked for more on-screen opportunities for newcomers.

Mr. Qiu then issued an order saying you and her

would take turns to be on camera, one week each.

Didn't you try to negotiate?

I did, but it didn't work.

Mr. Qiu also mentioned that

Qiaoqiao is a key trainee for the channel.

In the future, live broadcasts, evening galas and such

will also have to prioritize her.

I'm just giving you a heads-up

so you know what's happening.

Do you have videos of her on TV?

I'll send them to you now.

Gotta go.

Try to get on TV as much as you can

and I will have my mom watch your shows.

Over time, my mom will like you.

[Min]

["Estate Online" - Prosperous Vitality.]

[Did you miss me?]

[I'm your favorite host Qiaoqiao.]

[Today, we are looking at...]

[Director's Office]

[Director's Office] I know you are upset about this,

but as an experienced host,

you need to look at the bigger picture.

Don't only care about your own fame and benefits.

I'm not just arguing for myself.

Mr. Qiu,

watch.

Watch this.

Our "Estate Online"

is still a high-quality program, isn't it?

Look at this!

Aren't you worried that this winking

and playful hosting style will affect the program's quality?

When you first started, you weren't that great either,

but didn't you gradually improve to reach where you are today?

Well,

no matter what,

I interned in this reporter position

for six months!

Times change, and circumstances change.

Mr. Qiu,

I understand that you may be under pressure from the higher-ups,

but you need to consider this carefully.

If the program quality declines,

it can have an impact on revenue generation.

Let me tell you the truth.

Qiaoqiao came with 10 million worth of

advertising resources.

You're aware of

the channel's declining revenue

over the past few years.

I'm being driven crazy by the editorial board.

If someone

can help me fulfill this

10-million advertising task,

I'd let them take my position,

let alone just the host.

Don't!

Mr. Qiu,

if I can get you the resources that are worth 10 million,

could you get rid of her?

Zhao Yuanyuan,

if you can get me 10 million,

you can even get rid of me!

I'm not interested in your position.

I just want to be a good host.

All right.

Starting from now until the end of the year,

if you can complete this task,

I will convince the leaders at the channel

and reassign Qiaoqiao to another program.

Deal!

However, during this period,

you and Qiaoqiao must get along.

And don't cause any trouble for me.

Of course not.

I never bully newcomers.

Are you supposed to be my boyfriend?

Yes.

Aren't you overdressing a bit?

Didn't you want the company

to provide a successful man?

Yes,

but you are a little

too successful for me.

Should I ask them to switch the car?

Don't bother.

Ma'am,

Are you going to attend the class reunion dressed like that?

Is there a problem?

I think you should put on high heels,

a nice dress,

and some expensive accessories.

You are my accessory.

Look at you guys,

turning out successful,

getting healthier,

and more handsome.

Thank you.

Are these your classmates?

Yes, and their family.

They look like ordinary people.

Bai Yang!

Huang Kejia!

How many years has it been since we last met?

Right,

over a decade.

My goodness,

you haven't changed a bit,

still look the same as when you were in school!

Come on. No way.

For real!

And this is...

My boyfriend, Bo.

Hello!

-Good for you. -Mommy,

I want a Yakult.

Wait for a minute.

No! I want it now!

Just wait for a bit.

-How about I take her? -Be patient.

You guys talk.

Alright, go.

Thank you!

Don't worry about it.

Let's go.

So handsome!

And such a sweetheart!

Good for you!

I can't believe you found a man like that!

What does he do?

He makes video games.

A well-paid man!

Bai Yang, I envy you so much!

What's there to envy about?

I think you live a great life too.

Nothing great about it.

My husband is too lazy.

For example, decorating our mansion,

he left all the jobs to me,

making me so exhausted. Look!

I got these wrinkles!

And I have two kids!

Both of our nannies asked for leave,

so now I have no time or space for myself.

So I envy you,

so carefree and unrestrained.

Did Ren Jie come?

Yes.

He left after giving Mr. Yi flowers,

saying he had a meeting at the TV Station.

Did he leave with his girlfriend?

He came alone.

Really?

Duan Tianhong is here.

Duan Tianhong!

Jiajia!

Isn't this Bai Yang?

Duan!

Long time no see.

Long time, right?

-Yeah! -Yes.

Alright,

let's talk more when we eat.

Great.

Bo,

you can leave now.

What?

But your time isn't up yet. You still have quite a while.

But your job is done.

I just showed up.

I know, but that's enough.

It's almost time for lunch,

and I haven't eaten anything yet.

Also,

our company won't refund your money if I leave early.

I promise

I will make you look good.

Fine, suit yourself.

You want some?

No.

Let's go.

Wish you good health, Mr. Yi.

Wish you good health.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Cheers, Mr. Yi.

I'll go drink with them so you don't have to drink so much.

Eat some more.

Bai Yang, is this your boyfriend?

Now I can rest assured.

What do you mean?

When it comes to careers,

you are my best student,

but I worried the most about your personal life.

I'm doing pretty well.

I know your personality.

Stubborn and straightforward.

No one can get along well with you.

Just take it as my occupational habit.

Girls like you

should have

a man who can care for you.

Now you have one,

and I feel much better.

I'm glad to see a young man

being there for you.

Let me tell you the truth.

I rented this boyfriend

for 180 yuan per hour.

So are you still single?

I think it's great.

Maybe I'm not so interested in dating.

It's troublesome, takes too much time,

and is boring.

Don't worry.

I will take care of this.

I will definitely find you a better man.

Stop worrying about me.

Kiddo,

are you discouraged?

No.

I like being single, for real.

Let me tell you...

Cold air is blowing on you, dear. Don't catch a cold.

Showing off your affection!

How sweet!

Just eat your food.

Was my money well-spent?

Don't be ridiculous.

If you really want a boyfriend,

there's a 42-year-old math teacher

in our school.

Although he's divorced,

he is a great person.

If you want to date someone,

shall I introduce you two?

Mr. Yi,

don't worry about my dating life.

I need to use the washroom.

I'm going to the washroom.

Should we toast Mr. Yi? Let's go.

Come one.

Mr. Yi.

Let's have a drink together!

Here.

We haven't met for a long time.

Let's all drink together.

[Kiddo,]

[are you discouraged?]

[You've been single for ten years.]

[Did you choose to, or did you have to?]

[Don't you ever feel really alone?]

[Wu Yuanjia]

Hello?

Ms. Bai,

a collapse occurred at the construction site in the Shilidian.

Any casualties?

Not sure yet.

Are the first responders there?

Yes.

Who else is in the office?

Li Huaji, Ma Chao and me.

You go to the site with Li Huaji now.

Ask Ma Chao to go to the closest hospital

and meet me there.

Also, inform everyone

to stand by and wait for orders.

One more thing,

help me find out the property owner, designer,

supervisor,

and constructor involved.

No problem. I'm on it.

We meet again.

Before you move in,

I have to set a few ground rules.

Ground rules?

Fine, go ahead.

First,

your activities are limited to the first floor only.

If you dare to step upstairs, I will immediately report you

for attempted rape.

Don't worry. I'm a mannered person.

Second,

the guest room is for your personal use only,

and no one else is allowed to stay.

You can rest assured about that.

Since my business failed,

I haven't had anyone to stay with me.

My girlfriend left me.

Third,

you must maintain cleanliness and hygiene at all times

and avoid being untidy.

Don't worry.

I shower every day,

and I use cologne.

Fourth,

Wait, wait, wait.

Didn't you say "a few"?

How many more rules are there?

Fourth,

none of the belongings in my house are allowed

to be touched or moved by you without permission.

Okay.

Fifth,

during the rental period,

you must comply with national laws and regulations,

behave properly, and be honest.

If I find any suspicious behavior from you,

I will report it to the authorities.

If I'm really a bad guy,

would I be fooled so miserably by Ou Kaige?

Right?

Come in.

[Jiangdu Broadcasting & TV Station]

Jiaqi,

Mr. Qiu tasked me with

getting 10 million yuan in commercial sponsorship.

Can you share a part of the task?

My dad is currently worried about money.

Let alone ten million,

I can't even come up with ten thousand.

Okay. Never mind.

What's wrong?

The previous clients

are either retired or bankrupt.

I have a particularly bad premonition

that I won't be able to get this ten million.

Well, the market has been sluggish this year.

Mr. Tang, long time no see!

Sorry, not tonight.

I promised my boyfriend

to have dinner with him today.

Next time then.

So sorry.

Who is this now?

Tang Shaohuai.

You actually refused the invitation from the CEO of DaDi Real Estate?

Do you still want to complete the ten million task or not?

I have to.

Every time I eat with him, he tries to grope.

This is so unbearable.

I don't have to bring myself that low even if I need money.

You are the vixen, yet you fear the pig.

Don't overestimate me.

Young girls would never

throw me in a muddle if I were a vixen.

Hey, sweetie,

I saw the post you sent

saying that tonight

there's a designer's annual convention, right?

Could you get me an invitation?

Awesome!

Thank you!

[TOP.100 Designers' Annual Convention]

Sweetie,

I'm at the entrance now.

Where can I get the invitation?

I'll send it to you now.

Okay.

Wait a sec,

it's just...

What?

The invitation once belonged to a man.

I don't know if the bouncers will let you in.

I thought you'd be more reliable than that.

The 100mL skincare essence

is now reduced to 50mL, Okay?

Please show me your invitation.

[Invitation]

Mr. Huang?

This was my gender before my surgery.

Mr. Huang, male?

I recently watched a New Year's speech

about the power of evolution.

In recent years, the entire economic operation pattern

can truly achieve

breakthroughs and reveal bright prospects

[Lindu Home Furnishing Company]

as long as we adhere to

righteousness and innovation.

This is indeed

an unchanging truth

amidst the upward trend against the current.

I'm so sorry.

Don't worry about it.

Thank you.

Let me help you.

That will be great.

Thank you!

No problem.

How should I thank you?

How about giving you my number?

Just joking.

I just want to get to know you.

I'm Zhao Yuanyuan from Jiangdu Television.

You are from Jiangdu Television's Life Channel.

The host of Estate Online,

Zhao Yuanyuan.

Hello!

Ms. Zhao!

Wow.

Actually, I have watched your program.

So,

in the near future,

I do hope to...

Mr. Liu, this is your seat.

Ms. Zhao, I'll talk to you later.

-Okay. -I gotta go.

Hello, Mr. Liu.

Hello.

Could you open this bottle of water for me?

Thank you.

Mr. Liu,

I'm from Jiangdu Television.

I'm the host of Estate Online on the Life Channel, Zhao Yuanyuan.

Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you.

Have you seen our program?

I'm sorry, no.

Then I guess

we didn't do enough to promote the show.

That's okay.

Let me add you as my friend on WeChat

so I can send you our profile.

I didn't bring my phone, sorry.

Mr. Liu, I'll get out of your hair.

We'll talk when there's a chance.

Hi!

Mr. Liu just gave me his number,

but I think I missed a number.

It's 133...

1330306782

See? I missed a zero there.

It's right this time. Thank you!

You're welcome.

Let's have dinner sometime together.

Okay!

[Request to add friends] Nice to meet you!

What are you doing?

Glazing the wok surface for you.

What?

You are lucky that you met me,

otherwise, your wok will be useless.

What are you talking about?

I checked out your kitchen.

You have nice cookers,

all from good brands.

But your bowls and tableware are so-so,

cheap stuff.

And look at your hood!

When did you clean it last time?

It's full of grease in there.

I have cleaned it for you.

Also, half of the food

in your fridge

has expired.

I threw the expired food away.

Right, this knife,

I have sharpened it for you.

Who sharpened it for you before? Don't go back.

The knife was ruined.

Get out.

Get out!

What's wrong?

The fourth ground rule,

you are not allowed to

touch anything in the house

without my permission.

Do you understand?

Fine!

Hey,

is that what you gonna eat?

Here, give it to me.

What are you doing?

I can't stand people

eating instant food in front of me.

Listen, if you keep acting this way,

I'll kick you out anytime.

So you're saying

I can't sit on your couch, right?

No.

So I can't stand on

this tile either?

The air in your house,

I can't breathe it either?

Don't you play rogue!

If you put it that way,

I can't stand or sit in your house.

You have to get my permission

to touch the things in my house.

You can't touch anything without it.

Alright, if you don't find it troublesome,

I will ask for your permission for everything I do.

Now I want to open the fridge, Okay?

Ask me before you open it.

Alright, can I open it now?

Yes.

Can I grab an egg

from the fridge?

Yes.

How about the tomato?

What do you want to do?

To cook noodles for you with the tomato.

Can I?

Yes.

How about the shrimp meat?

Can I touch that?

No, it belongs to my son.

I will buy you more later, Okay?

Can I?

Yes.

Then can you please

sit by the table

and wait for me to make you noodles.

Okay? Can you?

Have a taste.

How is it?

What did you put in here?

Some shrimp meat,

some tomato, lettuce,

and a fried egg,

plus my special way of cooking noodles.

What on earth do you do?

I'm a processor of energy and matter for human survival.

What's that?

I'm a cook.

How about this?

I can allow you to freely use this kitchen,

but I have the right to share

half of all the meals you prepare.

Only the kitchen?

While I'm away,

I would like you to take care of my son,

including but not limited to cooking for him,

supervising his completion of homework

and extracurricular activities.

In return, I will allow you to use this dining room.

Are you treating me as your manny?

Do you know how popular mannies are nowadays,

and how much they get paid every month?

The first floor will be fully open to you

and you can sit on the couch at will.

There's a garden and a garage too.

Aren't you a cook?

You can plant a lot of vegetables in the garden.

Whatever you want to plant.

Sounds good.

Deal.

[Suning Plaza]

[Gate 1]

[Lindu]

[Lindu] You have to have an appointment.

I know,

but I'm an old friend of Mr. Liu.

You have to get an appointment.

Okay.

Please help me get an appointment.

On the 14th of next month, 3 pm.

Is that Okay?

Next month?

That's the only time Mr. Liu has.

Listen,

I am Zhao Yuanyuan, the host of Jiangdu Television.

I need to see Mr. Liu regarding a very important matter.

I'm sorry, Ms. Zhao,

Mr. Liu is currently

in an important meeting.

How about you wait in the VIP lounge for a while?

Sure.

Come with me.

This way, Ms. Zhao.

Please sit for a while.

Okay.

Have some water.

Thank you.

Please wait for a moment.

Okay.

[Jiangdu Television]

Regarding this set of news,

I am a bit confused.

They are all news reports,

so why is there such a big difference?

Zhang Qian,

Zhang Qian, why the reporters from "Straight the Scene"

were able to interview the parties involved,

but you were not?

Why?

Are you not professional enough or not dedicated enough?

And Zeng Kui,

this section is your responsibility.

Why were the people from "Straight the Scene"

able to receive notifications from relevant departments,

but we weren't?

Is it because you are not important enough,

or is "News in Progress" not important enough,

or is the channel not important enough?

I have verified it.

They did contact us

but no one answered the phone on our side.

Didn't we have two hotline operators resign last week?

We haven't hired anyone to fill those positions yet.

Solve this problem today.

Today?

Can't you?

Yes.

The meeting is over.

[Read a Good Book] Many people say that "Read a Good Book"

is becoming increasingly distant from the audience.

We need to address this issue by considering

how to change this situation of being too niche.

We should innovate both in terms of the format

and content of the program.

Additionally,

we need to reconsider the book selection

based on the audience's needs,

rather than solely focusing on our own expression.

Hello?

How's your situation over there?

Ms. He,

from the beginning of next month,

There will be no more episodes of Read a Good Book.

Is Read a Good Book canceled?

In the recent comprehensive evaluation,

Read a Good Book ranked last.

Following the principles of the rank and yank system

and emphasizing quality over quantity,

the channel's editorial board has decided to cancel Read a Good Book.

If I didn't give it a low rating,

would it still be eliminated?

It's hard to say.

Was I wrong to do that?

When you were rating the show,

were you being fair?

Read a Good Book has its merits.

I gave it a low rating

to give a gentle reminder to He Huan,

but I didn't expect...

I don't think you did anything wrong.

However,

sometimes being right doesn't necessarily mean being kind.

I see.

If News in Progress still doesn't show significant improvement,

your program will be canceled next.

[Editor in Chief's Office] The editorial board has just decided.

We wanted to inform you verbally first,

and formal notification will be issued later.

Is it simply because our evaluation scores were not good?

It's one of the reasons.

Mr. Li, you previously mentioned that

rankings and data

cannot be equated with taste and substance.

But Read a Good Book being too niche

is also a fact, isn't it?

A television channel shouldn't be devoid of liveliness,

but taste and style are also indispensable.

You're right,

but the channel's leaders

have their overall vision and perspective.

But...

Also,

Huihong Corporation has officially informed the Advertising Center

that starting next month,

they will no longer sponsor Read a Good Book.

Why didn't they officially inform me?

I have no idea.

Hi, Mr. Zeng. I'm He Huan.

I heard you won't sponsor Read a Good Book anymore.

Can you tell me the reason?

Ms. He.

Ms. He.

Ms. He.

How is it going?

It's true.

Why?

This is so unfair.

Ms. He,

let's go cause a scene at the station.

Absolutely not.

Ms. He,

it's from the Human Resources Department.

He Huan speaking.

We will unconditionally comply with the channel's decision,

but I have a request.

We have four editors in Read a Good Book,

and they are all highly competent

and dedicated to their work.

I kindly request the Human Resources Department

to assist in finding suitable placements for them.

Thank you.

Don't worry,

They said

they would help.

But, Ms. He,

what about you?

I don't know. We'll see.

He Huan,

I'm so sorry.

I didn't know that the channel would

suddenly implement a rank and yank system.

If I had known,

I would have been more cautious when giving ratings.

It's already too late to say that.

Can we talk in private?

Hello.

I'm He Huan.

I'll be right there.

Let's talk later.

[To: Lindu Home Furnishing Company - Mr. Liu Mr. Liu, I'm Zhao Yuanyuan,]

[Jiangdu Television's host. I heard that Lindu Home Furnishing Company]

[will have a shopping festival next month. We can help promote it for you.]

Sorry, Ms. Zhao.

Mr. Liu is still in his meeting.

I don't know when it will be over.

Why don't you come here next time?

I guess I have no choice.

Are you his fan?

Yes, I've been his fan for years.

He will be at our station next Friday to participate in a program.

Really? Can you help me get a signature from him?

No,

but I can take you with me,

so you can ask him face-to-face.

Seriously?

Are you kidding?

Can I really go?

Here, sweetie,

let me add you as my WeChat friend.

Great! Here!

Let me scan your QR code.

Okay.

That's awesome. Thank you!

You are welcome.

Let me walk you out.

You can set an alias for me.

Okay.

Sir, park here.

There's a spot over there.

Sir.

[File Bag] Mr. Liu wants me

to take this file to his car.

I've looked everywhere, but I can't find his car.

Mr. Liu's car?

That one.

That's his privileged parking spot.

Oh, geez.

How could I not see it? Thank you.

That's okay.

Good day.

♪Like how the sun shines through the dark clouds♪

♪Over the bottom of the city♪

♪How many random meetings can burn into memories?♪

♪Or do they just pop out occasionally?♪

♪Why do we hesitate when traveling together?♪

♪You're like the sun and also the rain♪

♪The story continues and stops♪

♪The ending glimmers too♪

♪Misunderstandings pull us apart♪

♪Dreams make us expect♪

♪If love can be requited♪

♪I'll forget who I was yesterday♪

♪Then could I make you♪

♪Feel the way I feel♪

♪The sympathy♪

♪Drifts through the tough life♪

♪It's lucky enough to meet each other♪

♪If happiness takes longer, that's fine♪

♪To love anyway♪