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♪I want to just lean on your shoulder like this♪

♪Through the curtains♪

♪Quietly admiring the arc light in the filter♪

♪Just like our life♪

♪We need to know how to adjust colors and lighting♪

♪I want to hold your hands♪

♪And stand by your side♪

♪See through the lies in the world♪

♪Tear down the walls obstructing our thoughts♪

♪Just like our souls♪

♪We need to know how to stay refreshed♪

♪The streets are crowded♪

♪Time rushes by♪

♪Shadows dance in the streetlamp's cold light♪

♪The story has just begun♪

♪Our simple days are ahead♪

=Simple Days=

=Episode 18=

Moli, I messed up and you must help me.

Put your feet down first.

Get up.

Moli, please, I really need your help.

Don't tell me you were conned by Big Ai.

You must be a prophet.

How much did you lose?

It's the humiliation that counts, not the money.

Big Ai, that rat.

He promised to get me the painting but kept postponing delivery.

That and I was too impatient,

revealing the painting on my WeChat Moments.

If I can't get it back, I'd be a laughing stock to my friends.

No way. For a painting?

Good news stays within, and bad news travels far.

If this gets out,

how will my business partners see me?

My reputation will be ruined, my ability questioned.

So Moli, I'm begging you.

Please help me get the painting back. I will owe you a big one.

No. Big rewards come at a dear price. I can't do this.

Why not? Are you against making money?

I warned you before, but you wouldn't listen.

You even questioned my honor.

Name your price.

I don't want the money because it can't be earned.

It's spilt milk. Accept it.

Dear Moli, please reconsider.

Asking nicely won't work. Bye, see yourself out.

Zhenya, are you tired?

Why didn't you tell me you're coming?

I could've sent Jincao to pick you up at the station.

I can still walk, no need to bother him. Where is Dali?

He's out exercising.

I'll call him now and ask him to buy a fish on his way home.

No, please. The reason I came

is to ask about my son Lingxiao.

What's with Lingxiao?

Lingxiao has a girlfriend.

That's great news.

What good news? That woman's much older than him.

I heard she's over forty. Shen something... Shen Liulian.

Are you sure it's not Shen Liuliu?

Yes, Shen Liuliu. What's she like?

Shen Liuliu is a nice girl. I know her.

She and Moli are good friends.

And she's not 40, only 32, the same age as Moli.

Good-looking, too.

She's doing well, even has a house in Shanghai.

A very capable young woman.

Who told you she's over forty?

Meiya told me in person.

You believe whatever Meiya says?

Then why would she tell me that?

You got me.

I remember. Jincao also mentioned to me once

that Qianniu also took a liking to Shen Liuliu.

It all makes sense now. Meiya told me she went to see the girl.

I was wondering why she was suddenly concerned,

rushing to let me know.

Turns out she wanted the girl to be her daughter-in-law.

She said that to me on purpose.

Please, don't you know our little sis has always been a trickster?

If it weren't for her, Jincao and Moli wouldn't have divorced.

What happened?

It's a long story, better not to talk about it.

She didn't even dare to drop by when she came to Shanghai this time.

She tried to fool you after lying to me. Isn't that something?

Moli, want some milk tea? It's the most popular flavor now.

I paid a scalper extra cash for it.

What are you doing here?

Following you, to annoy you like a sticking plaster.

Sooner or later, you'll give in and decide to take my money.

How did you know where I live?

Jiang Haitao told me.

But he didn't know which apartment.

So I had to wait here.

Anyway, what took you so long? I've been waiting forever.

How much does the gallery pay you to work yourself to death?

Isn't my money easier to earn than the gallery's?

Jiang Haitao really has no principles.

You must have given him plenty of benefits.

You guessed right. His condition was

a one-year legal representation contract with my company.

Easy. I agreed.

A one-year representation contract and he sold me out.

That does sound like Jiang Haitao.

But, why do you insist on hiring me?

Your dad has been an art collector for years.

Finding a broker should be easy for you.

Worst comes to worst, you find seven or eight candidates,

inviting them to dinner to have a showdown.

No, Moli, you don't understand.

In business, even father and son have to settle accounts clearly.

The same goes for me and my dad.

Dad was just testing me, fearing that I might rip him off.

He wants me to dip my toes in the water first.

Who would have known that the minute I got into the water,

Big Ai would swindle me before I could even swim.

I see, you want a broker whom your dad is not familiar with.

So you came to me.

Yes, sharp as razor you are.

So, in light of my sincerity,

let's try to collaborate first.

Firstly, you were introduced by Jiang, we know all about you

Secondly, I ran a background check. You have a clean slate.

Thirdly, you've just divorced and need money to buy a house.

If you help me retrieve this painting, I will sign you as a long-term agent.

Others get a commission of two percent.

I'll give you four.

How do you know so much? Did you go through my profile?

I did more than that.

Although I've been deceived by Big Ai, you should not underestimate me.

Don't take me for a simpleton.

This Big Ai incident was merely a due lesson

for starting in a new field.

So this time, I'm cautious in picking partners.

I even had the company pulled a background check on you.

Including your dating history with Jiang Haitao in college.

I've investigated everything.

Please, for the sake of money, take it.

Come on, give me your account number.

I'll transfer one third of the commission to you now, how's that?

I want half.

Deal.

What deal? I was just saying.

I took it seriously. A deal is a deal.

Get your hands off me.

This milk tea is good.

Ms. Gu, sorry I'm late.

It's fine. I just arrived.

Let me order you something else.

I'm good.

Then please let me pay for lunch. Give me a chance.

I see you're in good shape lately.

Yeah, thanks to your guidance and help.

Not only did you not sue me, but you gave me a life lesson.

Ever since I published that review about Mr. Yan Li,

I got more clients in the art circle.

My WeChat account has hundreds of thousand views.

Along with some serious commercials.

This outfit is for a big event later.

You'd be glad to know that my current motto is:

"Good content is all that matters."

That's nice. I asked you here because I need a favor.

But you're so popular now. You might not have time, right?

Are you teasing me? I'm never too busy to answer your call.

I'll put aside all the other stuff and help you first.

Great, I'll get straight to the point then.

There's an art broker named Ai Wen.

Nickname Big Ai. You know him?

He is a scammer.

With a superficial understanding of art,

he somehow found a way to stay in the circle,

bluffing and deceiving people.

His targets are rich young princes who just got into the business.

Mobilize all your resources and track him down ASAP.

Son, this new phone you gave me is so easy to use.

I used it to take pictures and the teacher praised me for it.

As long as you like it. How's Dad been lately?

He's been fine.

After you stood up to him that day, he has been much nicer to me.

We hardly talk at home anyway. It's like we're performing a mime.

Having a son is like having a steady rock to rely on.

Mom, if he causes trouble again, you must tell me right away.

Don't worry, Mom's fine. You should take care of yourself too.

Stop eating instant noodles. You hear me?

Mom, I know. Don't worry, bye.

Bye.

Zhou Yu, I've found out where Big Ai is.

I'm going to him right now.

(Nanpu Bridge)

The number you dialed is temporarily out of service.

Please try again later.

The number you dialed is temporarily out of service.

(Phone Tracker)

(Location Settings)

(User)

(Qifeng Town)

(Qifeng Town)

(What is she doing there?)

Big Ai.

Where are you going?

Gu Moli?

(Qifeng Town)

Big Ai, let me go.

Don't move.

Big Ai!

I said, don't move.

You're committing a crime, you know that?

I'm committing a crime? Well, you made me.

Big Ai!

You tracked me down where there is no signal.

That's impressive.

How much is Zhou Yu paying you to risk your life for him?

This is my job.

I promised to help him get the money back.

Who else will I go after if not you?

You won't get the painting. And I've spent all the money.

You're just a scoundrel. I'm calling the police.

Calling cops on me? Here, I'll help you dial.

I'm calling for you. Go ahead.

I wonder, will they arrest me or collect your body first?

Jiang Haitao? Zhu Jincao here.

Excuse me, I'd like to ask,

are you from Qifeng in Songjiang?

Yes.

Are you familiar with that area?

Sure. I grew up there.

Okay, listen to me.

I need your help with an emergency.

Gu Moli, I'll leave the country on an early flight tomorrow.

Who knows, I might spend the rest of my life overseas.

So I'm begging you. Please have some mercy.

Just spare me for one night, will you?

Stay quietly for one night.

Tomorrow morning, the fish farmer will come to rescue you. Be good, okay?

Big Ai.

See Goldie there? He will keep you company tonight.

He has very good teeth.

Big Ai, come back. Big Ai.

(Zhu Jincao. Jincao!)

Zhu Jincao! Jincao!

Jincao!

Jincao! Jincao!

Gu Moli! Gu Moli!

Gu Moli!

I'm here! Here!

I'm here! Here!

Gu Moli.

-Over here. -Gu Moli.

I'm here.

Big Ai, that rat.

How did you get here?

Jiang Haitao called me. Are you okay?

Jiang Haitao?

Yes. When I find this Big Ai, I'm gonna kill him.

Dog.

- Dog? - Dog.

- Where? - Right there.

Help me. Help.

Don't hide.

I'm afraid of dogs. Cover for me now.

It can't come over. It's on a leash.

Keep it away.

Don't hide, untie me first.

Hello, honey.

Honey, finally. Where have you been?

Listen to me, this might take a while.

Mr. Zhu.

Mr. Zhu, there's been an accident.

Not now.

Drop it. You need to hear this. It's urgent.

You've been reported.

They accuse you of sponsoring a streamer who is your lover.

Everyone's talking about it now.

Check out the intranet.

Hello, honey?

Honey?

If you love him so much, why are you having doubts?

He even listens to you about the divorce.

How could he cheat?

Is the anonymous text message fake?

Do you really know what he is up to in Jinshan?

Wake up, you just don't want to accept the fact that he cheated.

She gave you a daughter and slept in a bunk bed for you.

Enduring the pain of being separated.

And she also took care of your mother.

She has given you so much.

Why are you still worried?

You think divorce is for a better life.

You believe such nonsense?

Trouble has been following her since the divorce.

Zhu Jincao, I hate to say I told you so.

She is a single woman now.

And you are never around.

It's only natural for her to fall in love with someone else.

I know I should trust him, yet I'm filled with doubts.

Torn between impulsion and reason.

There's a concept called Schrödinger's Cat.

It's about not knowing whether the cat in the box is dead or alive.

There's also an act of infidelity called Schrödinger's Cheating.

You don't know if your partner has cheated or not.

This unresolved discomfort is like meat in a hotpot.

Tossing and turning, unbearable.

(Schrödinger's Cheating)

Be honest with me. Is the rumor on the intranet true?

Mr. Bai, I'm being slandered.

There are pictures and details. How do you explain?

Despite Liu Zhi's opposition, you insisted on promoting Gao Xiajing.

Isn't that enough proof?

Rumors of power-for-romance deals spread the fastest.

Once it gets you, it'll stay with you forever.

There's no such thing at all.

Supporting individual streamers is one of our company strategies.

It could be Gao Xiajing or anybody.

It makes no difference to me.

Given that it started on the intranet,

it must be from one of our own.

Our top priority now should be to find out who posted it.

What's the point?

No one cares about the truth, and rumors spread like wild fire.

If I were you, I'd concentrate on damage control.

How long approximately?

More than four hours.

Put your leg down.

And then?

Sir, the guy was apprehended at the airport.

Okay, I see.

Mr. Zhou, Ms. Gu, I just received the news.

We've captured Ai Wen at the airport.

That's great, sir. Please get that money back for us.

Rest assured, it is our duty to recover

financial losses of the victim.

The financial loss isn't my biggest concern.

The key is my reputation. I can't afford to lose face.

He deserves a harsh sentence.

How he should be punished is up to the court to decide.

Zhu Jincao, technical expert and senior executive, married.

(Jinying Culture Media) Gao Xiajing, a divorced streamer.

For a long time, Zhu and Gao have been involved in immoral conducts at work.

I heard Zhu Jincao stays in a hotel room with his wife.

I was wondering if the mistress comes in right after the wife leaves.

Zhu Jincao and his wife, Gu Moli, are divorced.

It must be because of Gao Xiajing, the mistress.

A middle-aged man with unsatisfied desires.

A divorced woman his age, who is a single mom.

It's like a disaster waiting to happen.

Trading power for romance at the company's expense.

Mr. Zhu, don't listen to all that nonsense.

(Hua Family Apartments)

I'm sorry I didn't come to your rescue immediately.

It was too far away.

Then I remembered that Jiang Haitao is from Qifeng.

So I called him. He should be familiar with the area.

Jiang Haitao didn't come. It was a client who saved me.

Jiang Haitao promised me he would do something.

You called Jiang Haitao.

Then he called my client.

In the end, that client came to save me.

Alright, stop complaining. You must be scared last night.

How could I not be? Think about the situation.

Alone in the wild, next to a big dog.

I thought perhaps I might never see you and Ke again.

Honey, how did you know I was there?

Honey, are you listening?

Mr. Zhu, it's Tan Xiao. I'm delivering a report.

Honey, a colleague is here. I'll have to hang up now.

Get some rest.

I'll let you get back to work then.

Mr. Bai, headquarters just called.

They are sending people to investigate Mr. Zhu in a few days.

Okay, I see.

You didn't sleep all night, did you?

I am trying to figure out a way to retaliate against my slanderer.

The post has already spread to the Internet.

Headquarters takes it seriously and wants to begin an investigation.

You should keep your fingers crossed.

I'm not afraid of being investigated.

The more they find out, the better.

I just want to know who did it.

What exactly do they want?

Jincao, I know you're a competent and diligent worker.

Personally, I sympathize with you and want to help you.

But formally, once a problem is uncovered,

I can only deal with it impartially.

I understand.

To minimize the impact, you should take a few days off.

It's also for your protection.

Is this a suspension?

Suspension doesn't mean you can go home.

You must stand by and you can't leave Jinshan.

Sorry, I have to leave Jinshan now. I'm going to see my wife.

I can't let her find out about this from someone else.

Hello, Jiang Haitao, what's up?

Moli, are you okay?

If you need legal advice, come to me anytime.

Why would I need legal advice?

What? You haven't heard?

You should check out the news online.

The matter concerns you.

Gu Moli, I'm really curious.

Is trending part of your skillset?

What do you mean?

What are you browsing if not that?

Why are you here?

So the person you met on Mid-Autumn was actually Gao Xiajing.

Yes, but it's nothing like what is being said online.

What was it like then?

There's a picture with description.

I admit I have indeed helped her.

But it went nothing beyond normal contact between neighbors.

At most, it was sympathy towards a single mother.

Nothing inappropriate happened between her and me.

I am also a single mother.

Why do you have no sympathy for me?

How can she be compared to you?

I was only providing her with some help

as allowed by company policy.

I didn't know someone would use that

to frame me of trading power for romance.

Moli, I haven't done anything unfaithful to you.

You've been falsely accused before.

You should be able to understand.

Don't compare this to that. It's totally different.

Alright, now that we've talked about it,

would you give me some time to explain everything?

Don't you think too much explanation will only

raise more questions?

I believe the innocent will clear themselves out.

I came all the way back from Jinshan

so you won't hear this from others.

For I knew it'd confuse you that way.

Anyway, no need to worry. I can handle this myself.

Go ahead then. I have work to do.

Okay, wait for me.

Ms. Shen.

Ms. Shen?

Shopping and cooking for herself. Now that's a keeper.

Is this really serious enough to call in sick for?

Even asked me to keep you company.

How much more serious can it get?

A close relationship is like barbeque.

Too raw and it's hard to bite. Overcooked and it'll get burnt.

Forcing yourself to swallow could lead to cancer.

He came all the way from Jinshan on a workday.

I thought he was trying to comfort me after the kidnapping.

Turns out it's for his own scandal in Jinshan.

You're overthinking. Jincao would be the last man on earth

to cheat on you, trust me.

Think about how strongly both families were against it,

and you got together against all odds.

Once life gets better, you forget how it all began.

I miss the past too. It was so good.

Just the two of us sharing a good meal

or going to an art exhibition was enough to make me happy.

And now?

It's like the man who once shared my bed has become a stranger.

You just can't handle having a normal life.

You have to find a reason to fight. What's your problem?

Just sleep tight and enjoy dinner together,

raising your daughter well. That's not good enough?

Do you know that this life you are sick of

is something others could never have?

Spare me the bellyaching, please.

You're right. I should at least trust the man of my own choosing.

Can't let the bad guys win.

I must get to the bottom of this.

If there's really nothing going on between Jincao and Gao Xiajing,

then let's put an end to this.

That's what I'm talking about.

If even a loving couple like

you and Jincao can't stay together,

I don't think I want to get married any more.

I'd rather have the freedom of being single.

Living each day to the fullest.

No, you can't drink alcohol. You have that health checkup tomorrow.

No worries, just a routine check.

I mean it. Are you sure you don't need me to go with you?

I'm not Ke, who needs you around all the time.

Have some meat.

Can I have a word with you?

I saw the post.

Sorry, a box of braised meat has caused you so much trouble.

I'm willing to cooperate with the investigators.

He who stands upright does not fear a crooked shadow.

How is a box of braised meat bribery?

How do you want to respond to the company?

Nothing to respond to.

This whole thing is malarkey.

Then, how do you plan to explain it to Ke's mom?

That's my family affair.

Alright, I will fully cooperate wherever you need me.

Relax, I'm going to perform a hysteroscopy biopsy now.

It might hurt a little.

Might also be some slight bleeding.

Don't be nervous.

I'm not afraid of pain.

(Liuliu, what do you want to be when you grow up?)

(A doctor, a teacher, or a scientist?)

(I want to be a mom.)

(What did you say?)

(I want to be a mom.)

(Silly child, what kind of dream is being a mom?)

(I think having a baby and raising it,)

(from kindergarten to elementary school, then to middle school,)

(and then college, is not easy.)

(I think being a mom is a great thing.)

(Voice Message from Wu Yulan)

Zhang Shanya, it's time for class.

Are you not coming again?

You've missed several classes already.

You're not quitting because of what happened last time, are you?

Zhu Dali is wrong. You must fight back.

Don't let your artistic talent go to waste.

Mr. Dong said if you don't come to class again,

he will take the whole class to your place for a home visit.

Don't push your luck.

Wu Yulan, I dare you.

Liuliu, someone's here for you, claiming to be your relative.

I told her to wait in your office.

My relative?

Yes, I asked if she wanted me to call you.

She said no, saying she'll contact you herself.

I see. Go back to work.

Hello.

Hello, Shen Liuliu.

Who are you?

I am Wang Lingxiao's mother. My name is Zhang Zhenya.

What can I do for you?

Please, have a seat first.

What do you think of my Lingxiao?

I think he is great.

That's good.

I am the eldest of three sisters, and the most assertive.

I raised Lingxiao to be an outstanding man.

It took a lot of effort.

I made sure he attended the best schools all the way through.

When he didn't do well in the College Entrance Exam,

I sold everything to send him to study abroad.

The fact that Lingxiao is such a successful man today

proves my decision then was right.

I've heard what you went through to cultivate him.

Neither of you are young anymore.

Since you both like each other, you should talk about marriage sooner.

Qianniu and my sister Meiya are both the youngest in the family.

They have been spoiled since they were young.

Sometimes, they can be ignorant and presumptuous.

Qianniu isn't actually at the same level as Lingxiao, right?

I'm sure you can see that.

You do know that Lingxiao doesn't believe in marriage, right?

I know, and he can say what he wants.

I'm not convinced.

Didn't he give in to me in the end when he refused to go study abroad?

After graduation, he wanted to stay but eventually came back for me.

Whatever I request, he'll do it.

I've observed you for a few days.

Although your overall qualifications are average,

not exactly my ideal daughter-in-law,

but I am an open-minded mother-in-law.

I can lower my standards.

Ma'am, I understand.

Actually, you don't need to lower your standards for me.

First of all, your son and I are not in a relationship.

Let alone want to get married.

Also, I'm a bit tired after just returning from the hospital.

If there's nothing else, I won't keep you any longer.

What's wrong? Are you sick?

Uterine fibroids.

This is the diagnosis report.

My mother passed away from uterine cancer.

(Shanghai Zhiheng Law Firm)

Moli, sorry, I was just in a meeting.

It's okay.

What's up? Why did you come all of a sudden?

I want to ask you something.

Go ahead.

How did you know where I was the day Big Ai kidnapped me?

Zhu Jincao told me. Why?

How did he know my exact location?

Well, I'm not quite sure about that.

Didn't he call you in advance?

There was no signal at all.

Couldn't make phone calls or send WeChat messages.

Then there's only one possibility left.

What is that?

With technology nowadays,

it's very simple to track someone down.

Just install a tracking app on the phone.

Mom, why didn't you tell me that you're coming?

If I had told you earlier, could I have discovered so much?

What's wrong? What happened?

Sit.

Actually, I've been here for days.

And I've been looking out for you.

Finally, you showed some care for me.

Starting to date. That's a progress.

But it's a jungle out there now.

Marriage is a big deal. You ought to choose carefully.

Let me see the woman first before you marry her.

That Shen Liuliu is no good for sure.

Why not?

Because she is sick.

With technology nowadays,

it's very simple to track someone down.

Just install a tracking app on the phone.

This is the macro shot of a flower. Give it a try.

Mr. Dong.

Zhang Shanya, the most talented among us,

has missed several classes.

You can't just ignore this.

How do you suppose I handle it?

I suggest a home visit bringing the whole class.

I don't think that'd be appropriate.

What's inappropriate about it?

Take a look at everyone in...

There she is.

Have a seat.

Good day, Mr. Dong. Hi, everyone.

Please sit.

Alright, everyone. Class begins.

Today, we're going to talk about night photography techniques.

Didn't think you'd ever come.

Yet here I am.

Zhang Shanya, listen well.

(Night Photography) Remember what I'm about to tell you.

An artistic talent doesn't just belong to yourself.

Quit horsing around. You must show up for school on time.

Otherwise, when people say bad things about you,

they will also bash me, who discovered you.

I got it. You're just afraid of collateral damage.

That's enough out of you.

Are you Gao Xiajing?

Yes. Tian Li?

Hello, please have a seat.

Did you bring everything?

Yes, I did.

I believe Fang Kefei has told you.

Give me the transaction receipt.

Tian Li, in our line of work,

everyone knows platform managers accept bribes.

And the price is getting higher each day.

In the long run, underdog streamers like us

will struggle even to make ends meet.

I'm doing this for everyone. Please believe me.

♪The reason for growth♪

♪Cannot be easily guessed by anyone♪

♪We always wish time could rewind♪

♪With no setbacks♪

♪What I got at first♪

♪Can always be held in my hand♪

♪Sweet moments♪

♪Can never pass♪

♪At the end of happiness♪

♪There's always someone reaching out first♪

♪Always wanting to achieve success first♪

♪Before salvaging the relationship♪

♪Behind the harsh criticism♪

♪Is another kind of gentleness♪

♪It's just not♪

♪What I pictured♪

♪No need to use letting go♪

♪As proof of this love♪

♪Give you enough freedom♪

♪To satisfy your needs♪

♪No need to use worries♪

♪To express inner thoughts♪

♪The tender courage♪

♪Soothes wounds laced with salt♪

♪No need to shout loudly♪

♪As an excuse for deep love♪

♪Genuine feelings♪

♪Come from each other's gentleness♪

♪No need to use tears♪

♪To end the guilt of this moment♪

♪The window is already filled with♪

♪My reluctance to see you leave♪