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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 09]

Now I understand

why I have such feelings.

Why?

Because Lindu Home Furnishing Company

is like Norwegian Wood.

It's where everyone tries to reach,

but ends up captivated.

Finally, I found someone who could understand my design.

So when I found out

that you're going to hold the first shopping festival,

the only theme that came to my mind

was Norwegian Wood.

I specifically drew up a proposal for it.

I wonder if you have time

to take a look at it.

I have plenty of time.

Good.

My pleasure.

Huan.

You must drink more today.

Without you,

there wouldn't be this deal.

I really don't know how to thank you.

Enough.

Don't hold back.

I just made an assist.

That's not true.

You attack

while I feint.

Sorry, I need to answer this.

Okay.

Hi Mr. Tang.

Yuanyuan,

is your mom feeling better?

Much better.

Thank you for your concern.

Are you free tomorrow night?

Let's go out for dinner

and talk about the ads. What do you say?

Tomorrow night?

I have an appointment with a friend.

It's also about the ads.

I'm going to put one more million

in your TV station.

Two million in total.

That's amazing, Mr. Tang.

How about I ask Mr. Qiu to talk to you

tomorrow night?

You don't have to.

I'll only talk to you.

Only you.

Thank you, Mr. Tang. I'm flattered.

But I'm really not free tomorrow night.

How about this?

After a couple of days, when you're free,

I'll treat you to dinner.

Okay.

Anyway,

I'll reserve the budget for you.

When you're free

and willing to come,

just give me a call.

Lecher.

He hasn't given up yet.

He's a boss of a real estate company.

He placed a one-million-dollar ad, hoping to buy me.

But I sneaked away.

He offered two million today.

Are you playing hard to get?

You think I will say yes?

Huan,

how could you think of me that way?

That's not what I meant.

Yes.

I like money.

But I don't earn money in that way.

Why didn't you just

give him flak

and block him then?

If my husband were the CEO of a fund company,

I'd have done so.

Huan,

I'm sorry. My bad.

I'll drink this as a punishment.

Here, I'll punish myself.

I'll punish myself.

Alright, don't finish it.

You...

Actually, you are right.

I indeed basked

in the reflected glory of Ou Kaige.

You're also right.

I should have scolded

the old lecher.

But I've promised Mr. Qiu

that I could earn ten million ad invest by the end of the year.

If not, I wouldn't entertain them.

I dare not offend these clients,

even if their requests are unreasonable.

How much more do you need?

If the 500,000 deal signed today is counted,

I'm eight million short.

Can you achieve that?

If it were in the past,

I could just drink

or go to karaoke

and it was basically done.

But now, I have to be a walking encyclopedia

and a fan of Haruki Murakami.

It's hard for me.

Thanks again, Huan.

Let me toast you again.

Thank you.

Here's to you.

To be honest,

I should thank you.

I used to have a prejudice against you.

I thought you were

the kind of girl who fraternized with the silver spoons.

But then I found out

that, actually,

you're righteous,

big-hearted,

and principled.

Especially when I was in trouble,

and people around me tried to stay far away.

Some rubbed salt in the wound.

Some gloated at my misfortune.

Only you

reached out to me.

Actually, I didn't do anything.

You did a lot.

You took me in

and bought my car at a high price.

Most importantly,

you make face reality with a sobering mind.

Speaking of cars, you know what?

I pressed the remote

in front of Zhou Jiaqi

and said

I bought the car myself.

Do you know how happy I was at that moment?

I was so proud

and found myself so amazing.

Zhou Jiaqi, who do you think you are?

Without you,

I can still make myself happy.

So you've reconciled with Zhou Jiaqi?

I think

that car brings me good luck.

It has nothing to do with the car.

If you're not so money-minded,

he won't look you down.

Makes sense.

Huan.

What about Ou Kaige?

Any news about him?

What about his job?

Zhou Jiaqi and his family

approached Ou Kaige a few times to discuss

a collaboration with Haichuan Fund.

Later, he disappeared.

I wonder who is taking over all those jobs.

I have no idea.

You should ask Haichuan Fund.

I also heard

Zhou Jiaqi's father

sent a box of instant porridge

to Ou Kaige for him to try.

Have you heard of this?

Instant porridge?

I don't know at all.

Fair enough.

It's a small matter.

Second Brother, Third Brother,

I can't live without you.

Ou Kaige, is that you?

Ou Kaige.

Kaige, are you there?

Why are you home?

Don't you have extracurricular classes?

None of your business.

Why did you come up here?

Didn't you promise my mom that you'll never come up?

As a man,

how can you break your word?

I thought a thief broke in

in broad daylight.

Go down!

No.

Do you know where your dad is?

Aren't you my dad's friend?

Don't you know where he is?

Well,

if you tell me where your dad is,

I'll make grilled chicken wings, fried chicken legs,

and fries for you.

I'll cook whatever you like.

I never eat those junk food.

The coffee tastes good.

The cake is also not bad.

[Ms. He Huan, your statement of payment is overdue. New Balance: 16615.20 Yuan.]

Are those debt collectors harassing you again?

No.

I've made a deal with them.

They won't push me anymore.

They're so kind?

I signed a repayment agreement with them.

Ou Kaige ran away with his mistress,

and you're still willing to pay his debts?

Huan,

you're overly kind.

I didn't know he had a mistress

when I signed the agreement.

But you know now.

Why are you still helping him?

I'm not helping him.

I'm doing it for myself.

Yourself?

Be honest, I also think I shouldn't sign the agreement.

Why should I pay the money back?

But since I've signed it,

I can only accept it.

I don't want to be the second Ou Kaige.

I'm He Huan.

But it's a huge sum of money.

The money is nothing

compared to the dignity, faith,

and love I lost.

He Huan,

I admire you more and more.

Birds flock together.

Why are you always alone?

Are you unwilling to be with them?

Or are they unwilling to be with you?

In fact, you want to join them, right?

See you tomorrow.

[Jiangdu Television]

[News in Progress]

[News in Progress] You said your husband hit you?

Why?

He said I cheated on him.

Did you?

Don't cry.

Did you cheat on him?

Hello?

Hello?

So rude.

Hello,

News in Progress.

You're looking for Li Huaji?

He's gone.

Goodbye.

Chunyan.

The call.

Nine digits.

I couldn't get through.

Sorry, I missed one.

Chunyan.

Chunyan.

Where is the data I want?

It's been an hour.

Just a minute. Be patient.

Liu Chunyan.

Why did you say I was gone?

You were not in the office just now.

I was not here.

You shouldn't say I was gone.

Any differences?

Use your brain.

Chunyan.

I beg you.

Take your work seriously.

You pay me little,

so can you stop asking for so much?

It's not about money.

You work here.

You have to make progress.

Making progress is tiring

and does me no good.

Why should I make progress?

Life is all about making progress.

Ms. Bai.

Coffee.

Thank you.

Cake.

Ms. Bai.

This is a small request

from Lindu Home Furnishing.

I hope you can support us.

[Lindu Home Furnishing Shopping Festival Publicity Plan] [Norwegian Wood]

Why should News in Progress

give full coverage

for a mall's shopping festival?

It's not full coverage.

Just help them

promote the event during the festival.

It's written here, one bulletin at the beginning,

one at the end, and two in the middle.

I call this full coverage.

Actually, it's just four pieces of news,

Right?

This is not news.

But it's newsworthy, Ms. Bai.

Look.

Our theme is Norwegian Wood.

This is one of the most important works

of Haruki Murakami.

Will he come?

If he comes, I am on.

Ms. Bai.

Help us, please.

Am I close to you?

Even if I am,

I can only help you with private matters.

As for work,

it's not within my power.

This is work.

They're not only my clients,

but also a client of the Advertising Center.

The Advertising Center

has a program, right?

You can cover it

in your program.

But they specifically request

News in Progress.

It means that the client recognizes

our reputation and influence.

I need to cherish my name more.

I see.

Ms. Bai.

I'm doing this

for the channel.

I'm sorry.

I can't lower

the quality of my program

to help you please the clients.

You can get a commission

and the Advertising Center can hit the target.

But what about us?

If the quality drops,

the program will be shut down.

What should my staff do?

Living on an empty stomachs?

But without the ads,

the channel will have no income.

All of us

will live on empty stomachs.

The foundation of a TV station

is program quality.

Advertising revenue is also

a key sustainment of a TV station.

Without us...

If the News Center hadn't strived at the front line,

the Advertising Center wouldn't even have

the bargaining counter to negotiate with clients.

Right?

Yes.

You're right.

Thank you for your understanding.

If there's nothing else, I'm leaving.

I won't hold you up.

[Advertising Center, Director's Office]

Half a million?

They hope News in Progress

can promote it.

This is their only request.

It's not too much, right?

Quite reasonable.

But Bai Yang rejected me

and repudiated me.

Bai Yang

is narrow-minded.

What should we do?

If News in Progress doesn't cooperate.

I can't fulfill

the contract.

Half a million

will be gone.

Bai Yang doesn't have

the final say in News in Progress.

Mr. Zou.

Mr. Qiu, what's the matter?

Now?

I'm not in the TV station.

Let's talk about it when I get back.

-Mr. Zou. -Keep quiet.

Mr. Zou.

Zou.

We meet again.

[Inpatient Department]

Currently, the feasible treatment plan is

to undergo chemotherapy.

After the tumor shrinks,

then the surgery.

And for now,

we'll see how the chemotherapy goes.

And then work out the next treatment plan

based on the outcome

of the chemotherapy.

♪Hi honey, muah, muah♪

♪Hi honey, muah, muah♪

♪Hi honey, muah, muah♪

♪Hi, hi, hi honey, muah, muah♪

♪Beautiful girls♪

♪Don't be shy♪

♪Let's sing and dance♪

♪And have a great time♪

♪Hi honey...♪

What are you doing?

This is my dad's stereo. You can't touch it.

Your mother told me

I can use anything on the first floor.

I don't believe it.

If you don't believe me, call your mother.

Okay.

You can use the stereo.

But please don't torture

my ears with this kind of music.

So Young Master, what kind of music

is pleasing to your ears?

Play it for me.

What is this?

This is the Cello Concerto in E Minor.

Elgar's notable work.

The other one

is Dvořák's

Cello Concerto in B Minor.

These two pieces are regarded

as the greatest cello repertoires.

You know quite a lot.

But this music isn't to my taste.

It puts me in a bad mood when listening to it.

You are wearing my dad's slippers.

I'm not.

These are mine.

My mom asked someone to bring

the slippers from Japan for my dad.

I bought this pair online.

$19.90.

Been wearing it for over two years.

Very durable.

My dad said those who like to wear counterfeits

must have questionable character.

The person who says that must have a bad character too.

Nonsense!

What nonsense?

Your dad is a bad person.

He owes others money and runs away,

leaving you and your mom behind.

You are talking nonsense.

-Let me ask you. -My dad didn't run away.

My dad is on a business trip.

He ran away.

I'm telling you the truth, kid.

Your dad ran away.

He doesn't want you anymore.

My dad didn't run away.

He's on a business trip.

He'll be back in a few days.

Trust me, he won't come back.

Your dad won't come back. Trust me.

You're so pitiful, kid.

No one wants you.

Aren't we bickering?

You can't cry, right?

Crying is cheating.

No, stop crying.

I was teasing you and joking with you.

If you cry, I will cry too.

My girlfriend dumped me.

And my business failed.

I'm so miserable.

Alright.

Your dad isn't home.

You're the only guy in the house.

Right?

Be a man.

Well,

let me cook something

to make it up to you, okay?

I won't eat the food you make.

What I make is delicious.

I won an award before.

Try it.

Just take a bite.

Hi.

Are you Jiang Junhao?

Yes.

Your express delivery.

Thanks.

[Jiangdu No.5 Intermediate People's Court Subpoena]

Mr. Lin,

this is Jiang.

Well,

Kang has pressed a charge against me.

I paid my staff

and the suppliers.

But I'm really unable

to pay the 300,000 rent.

I can file for bankruptcy?

Let me think it over.

Let me think it over.

Okay, thank you.

[Ward No.15]

If I don't return,

I'll be replaced by others.

Just let them.

That's easy for you to say.

It's my first time standing in the center.

There'll be a chance in the future.

Huanhuan,

talk some sense into your mom.

She wants to discharge.

I've been staying here for over a week

and undergoing dozens of tests.

But you won't let me discharge.

Tell me the truth.

Is my illness serious?

Who told you that?

Yes, it's serious.

What do I have?

Princess syndrome. You have to treat it.

Have some water.

Because your dad has spoiled me too much.

I'm telling you.

You're in hospital now.

Don't let dad spoil you.

You have to listen to the doctor.

What did the doctor say?

The doctor said

no surgery is required to treat the nodule.

But to prevent it from worsening and deteriorating,

mom must still be on a drip

and stay in hospital for a few days.

Look.

Let's listen to the doctor.

Besides, it's not bad staying here.

We're all here for you

and there are people looking after you,

right?

Alright.

I'll stay here for a few more days.

Huanhuan,

why can't I see your show recently?

We're revamping the show.

So,

it's discontinued for now.

Where is Ou Kaige?

I'm hospitalized but he didn't come to see me.

Not even a call to ask how I'm doing.

Look at bed No.40 next to me.

The patient's son-in-law and daughter-in-law come every week

with flowers.

Look at my bedside.

It's empty.

Don't you have an apple?

To be honest,

I didn't tell him.

Why?

Because he's on an important training program.

I don't want to affect him.

Besides, Mom, you're doing okay.

Right?

Is he going to be promoted?

Maybe.

This is a critical juncture.

It's right not to tell him,

in case he's distracted.

How's Zimo?

Zimo is fine.

Family members of Bed No. 42.

Your account balance is insufficient.

Please top up 5000.

Got it, thank you.

Give it to me.

I will pay.

Stay with your mother.

Perfect timing.

The food is ready. Come.

Eat some.

These dishes are exquisitely prepared

by me.

Young Master, don't you want to try it?

If I don't want to, I'll eat it myself.

My dad said

making noise while eating is a bad manner.

Fine.

Go starve yourself with manners.

You're going to eat this?

You're like your mom.

Give it back to me.

I'll add a filter for you.

Give me a minute.

Don't bother. Give it back to me now.

What are you doing?

You can't eat this. It's expired.

It didn't. Give it back to me.

-I don't care if it's expired. -It's expired.

Alright, I'll apologize to you.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I shouldn't have criticized your dad.

Actually, your dad is a nice guy.

Otherwise, I won't be friends with him, right?

Don't be angry.

Sorry.

I've made something delicious for you

as a token of apology, okay?

Try it.

Try it. If it's not good, you can vomit it.

You can even vomit it on my face.

Is it good?

I won't vomit this.

Try this one.

You won't vomit this, right?

Maybe.

I'll try this again.

Good.

Eat more.

[News in progress] [Today at three o'clock in the afternoon,]

[at a Cainiao Post Station in the city,]

[a package is waiting quietly for its owner to pick it up.]

Ms. He, I'm off.

Bye.

[Meanwhile,] Bye.

[a few pairs of watchful eyes]

[are fixed on the package in the dark.] Ms. He,

why are you still here after work?

I'll leave after watching the live broadcast.

[That's all] I'll leave first, bye.

[for today's News in Progress] Bye.

[See you tomorrow night.]

[See you tomorrow night.]

Ms. Bai,

Mr. Zou asked you to see him after the show.

I'll keep this for you.

Thank you.

I'll leave first.

Okay.

How is it?

Mr. Qiu from the Advertising Center came to me today.

They won't give up, will they?

Actually,

I've read the plan.

The event

has some news value.

Furthermore,

our channel

is the co-organizer.

We should cooperate with them.

I don't want to.

I've agreed with Mr. Qiu.

We'll promote the event within our means

without compromising

the quality of our show.

As for how to report it

and from what angle,

including the placement and duration,

it's all up to us.

It's a shitty event.

Does it worth it?

You're biased.

In fact, I think the design plan for this event

is quite classy.

So now,

I'm asking you as the director of the News Center

to work with the advertising department to complete the publicity task.

I think this news is too soft.

It's not even news.

What if it affects the quality of my program?

So it won't be rated?

You can ask the reporters to make it more newsworthy.

Must we do this?

Is Zimo back?

Yes.

He's upstairs.

Has he eaten?

Yes.

Is there anything to eat at home?

I'm starving.

Do you want instant porridge?

Instant porridge?

Don't you hate instant food the most?

It's a very special instant porridge.

Cook me instant noodles like last time.

That's really delicious.

Thank you.

Did you receive it?

What?

I got my pay today.

So, I've transferred 3000

to each of you.

Check it.

I got it.

After paying us,

do you have enough for yourself and Zimo?

Not much.

But I got no choice.

I have to pay you back.

Aren't you pushing yourself too hard?

I have no choice.

I need to keep my promise.

I said I would pay you back.

It's important to be credible.

Are the noodles ready?

Just a minute.

Come over.

Open it yourself.

Where did you find all these?

You don't know about the money?

Where did you find the money?

In the afternoon,

Zimo wanted to eat instant porridge.

I tried to spice it up

and found money inside.

You don't need to check all of them.

The whole box is full of money.

I've bought a box of instant porridge.

If we become broke one day

and can't afford to buy food,

we can eat that.

Ou Kaige probably left this here.

When did he bring this back?

I don't know.

Before he left,

he said if we couldn't afford food,

we could eat instant porridge.

Only this box?

I don't know.

Have you searched?

I didn't find others.

I only saw this.

Does Zimo know?

I didn't let him see it.

You are rich now.

What are you going to do with the money?

I don't know.

Don't say you don't know.

You still owe us money.

I know I owe you money. Don't worry.

How can I not worry?

I received a subpoena today.

If I don't pay the money,

I'll go to jail.

How can I not worry?

Can you put yourself in my shoes?

But I should at least find out

where the money came from.

I need to find out what happened.

Otherwise...

If this is really the living expenses

Ou Kaige left for me and Zimo,

I will pay you back.

Okay?

Give me some time.

But I don't have much time.

I promise you.

Give me one day.

Okay, I'll give you one day.

[Ms. He Huan, your statement of payment is overdue. New Balance: 16615.20 Yuan.]

[I've bought a box of instant porridge.]

[If we become broke one day]

[and can't afford to buy food,]

[we can eat that.]

[Debt Recovery Alliance]

[Debt Recovery Alliance] [Brothers, big discovery.]

[Ou Kaige has left a sum of money to his wife.]

[I knew it.]

[This woman didn't tell us the truth.] [How much?]

[I bet they still have money.]

[Haha.]

[Tell her to quickly pay us back.]

[I'm short of cash.]

Don't worry, I already told her.

We'll have an answer

no later than tomorrow.

The bread is thick and the bacon is overcooked.

There's a little too much sauce.

And this isn't a classic veggie combination.

It's good to have something to eat.

Just eat it.

This isn't organic milk.

Your mother bought the milk. It has nothing to do with me.

Any more sandwiches?

I want one more.

In the kitchen. Go get it.

What did you think about last night?

Let's talk later.

Don't do this in front of the kid.

Zimo.

Have you had breakfast?

That's the third one he has.

The school bus is coming. I have to go.

Don't eat too much.

You'll have indigestion.

Don't worry.

Bye, Mom,

Thanks.

I thought

about the money last night.

I said I needed money urgently.

But you can keep some

to pay for your everyday expenses.

At least, buy some good milk for Zimo.

Can I give you an answer by tonight?

Sure.

I'll wait for you.

[Jiangdu Broadcasting & TV Station]

[Editing Room]

No food is allowed in the editing room.

You can bring it home.

Drink it at home to get more probiotics.

Okay.

Have you edited the news about Lindu Home Furnishing?

Don't worry. Ms. Bai has reviewed it.

It's on the video sequence list.

It's two minutes and fifty-two seconds in total.

Did you use the interview with the vice president?

Yes, he gave a vivid speech.

Really?

That's great. Where did you put it?

♪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♪