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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 9=

Why did you pick

this faraway place as the warehouse?

Mr. Yan,

your paintings are renowned for the water town series.

Many people in the art scene admire them.

The perspective is unique.

Especially, those rain scenes that appear rippling and misty

have touched many people.

So I was thinking,

we must find a place

that spiritually resonates

to store those important works.

Only that would be fitting.

It's useless. The humidity is too high.

Not suitable for storing the paintings.

I think it's quite good.

You don't know,

Moli specially transformed a room

into a constant temperature and humidity space specifically

to store your precious paintings.

Not a single one will be damaged. Don't worry.

This is a three-story building.

I've made a warehouse on the second floor.

Really nice.

Oh, right, Moli.

I remember there is a vegetable patch at the back, right?

When I came in just now,

I could smell the scent of tomatoes and cucumbers.

Let's go pick some

for a green and healthy dinner

tonight, okay?

Let's go.

Yeah.

Let's go.

Moli, I have something to tell you.

Ms. Li,

you go ahead. I'll come in a while.

Okay, I'll wait for you.

Say it.

Say what?

Why did you bring me here?

What do you want to do?

Li Rui is very innocent.

You don't need to sell your ideas to her.

And I hired you to manage my paintings,

not to interfere with my private life.

But this is what Ms. Li wants.

What do you mean?

She doesn't want to go abroad.

She also feels very distressed,

but she doesn't know how to tell you.

She doesn't want to go abroad?

Her illness is actually stable now after treatment.

It's considered the recovery stage now.

Going abroad is merely for convalescence.

She can do the same at home, too.

Speaking of recovery,

the patient's mood is also very important.

I know

you are worried about Ms. Li's health

and want to take her abroad for a peaceful retreat.

But have you asked her?

Is this what she truly wants in her heart?

Ms. Li has told me

you and your artworks

are the most important in her life.

She's worried that leaving the motherland

and the ancient water towns of Jiangnan filled with poetic charm

will make you lose your inspiration

and desire to create.

And your techniques will become rusty.

But if you are here,

she can watch you paint every day,

undisturbed by others,

and breathe fresh air and smell the fragrance of vegetables and fruits.

Her mood would be very pleasant.

And it would quicken her recovery.

I searched hard to find this place.

Although it's far,

it's very comfortable.

And the transportation is quite convenient.

But all this is new.

I haven't seen the ancient and poetic Jiangnan you mentioned.

This is the new Jiangnan.

Don't you want to use your brush

to depict it?

Go pick vegetables.

This place is quite private.

Didn't I tell you to come early? What took you so long?

I took the subway, then the bus.

I got here but couldn't find the door.

This place is too hard to find.

So you think you have a point, right?

Get a stool.

Waiter, a stool for me.

He's just like this.

Bring a set of cutlery.

Move over a bit.

I need some water.

I'm really thirsty.

I have it.

Put it in the middle.

More wine.

Okay. That's enough.

Isn't this private room a bit cramped?

How about we change to another one?

It's not cramped.

Isn't it quite cozy here?

Today, I invited you here

to apologize with Qianniu.

And

let me treat you to this meal today.

No.

I said my treat.

Miss Shen, please don't insist.

It would be too much of a favor I owe.

Let him do it.

He's rich.

Besides,

you are dining with two gentlemen.

How can we let a lady pay the bill?

That sounds quite reasonable.

You caused the trouble.

And you are a man too.

You pay the bill later.

You're here. Should I still do it?

Lingxiao, can we get a tomahawk steak?

It's been so long since I had a tomahawk.

I really want to give you a whack.

Cheers, Mr. Wang.

Cheers.

I'm late.

This wine is good.

Mr. Wang,

in fact, I've read many of your articles.

When talking with you,

I feel quite comfortable.

Not at all as aloof as your articles suggest.

Being aloof is too much effort.

I'm particularly lazy.

I value economy and practicality.

Those meaningless people and things.

I'm too lazy to invest time and energy in them.

May I ask an overstepping question?

Go ahead. Lingxiao is very easy-going.

Do you really have no plans to date or marry?

Tastes good, right?

Yes.

It even tastes sweet.

Honey,

I think the environment here is so nice.

Why don't we stay for a few more days?

What do you think?

I'm going to eat vegetables like this in the future.

Just rinse it with water.

Then dip it in some sauce.

I find it especially good.

Since you like it so much,

let's not go abroad

and settle down here.

Really?

You'll farm, and I'll paint.

Honey, you are too good.

Happy?

Yes.

Gu Moli.

Since we are not leaving,

I now formally invite you to be my agent.

Would you like that?

That's great.

I will certainly provide good service.

Ladies and gentlemen, today marks

an important moment for the Flying Bird Gallery.

We have successfully signed Mr. Yan Li.

It is my honor.

It is also an honor for the Flying Bird Gallery.

Mr. Yan Li, please.

Mr. Yan Li,

May I ask about your expectations

for collaboration with Ms. Gu Moli

and the Flying Bird Gallery?

Ms. Gu Moli

is the best agent I've ever met.

Mr. Yan, you flatter me.

She is well deserved.

Time for a photo. Get closer.

Moli,

when will you bring Ke back to me?

I'm in a bad mood.

I need a cute child to cheer me up.

Yulan.

I have to tell you again.

Your daughter is so busy at work.

Can you please not disturb her?

Gu Demao, what's wrong?

I'm in a bad mood.

Don't provoke me.

(Moli)

Mom,

I've nailed a collaboration with the grumpiest painter Yan Li.

Am I impressive or what?

Can it cheer you up?

This is indeed some good news.

Yan Li.

Not bad.

(Perfect match)

Gu, where are the peaches?

On the table in the back.

Let me pick a big one for you. This.

You're even dressing up.

Going to a rendezvous with your ex-wife?

Yes.

Silly. Take a look.

(Wu Yulan, perfect match) I know him.

This is the painter Moli just signed.

This must be their signing ceremony.

This is quite normal. What's the fuss?

Normal, is it?

Do the words above look normal to you?

Your ex-mother-in-law is so annoying.

Perfect match.

And she even tagged me.

First time I've realized you can tag people on Moments.

She is just showing off.

Jincao, that's not right.

Look.

I've always felt

she wouldn't divorce you just over a lousy bag.

Look, after all this,

I really get it now.

She just found an excuse

to divorce you first.

Then she bought an apartment.

After that,

now she's hooked up with a famous painter.

What a long game the Gu family has played.

Jincao,

you haven't really been played by them, have you?

Look how tightly they were hugging.

They might have been together for a while.

Mom, don't talk nonsense.

I know Moli.

She wouldn't do such a thing.

You...

Well,

that's why I say you're such a wimp

and helpless.

Be smart, Jincao.

How dare he be late today?

(I've arrived. Why is no one here?)

Mr. Zhu.

Mr. Zhu.

Mr. Zhu.

(You haven't really been played by them, have you?)

(Look how tightly they were hugging.)

(They might have been together for a while.)

(Appear before me)

(within five minutes.)

(Otherwise, I will return.)

(I'll spend the rest of my life with you.)

(Young Woman Lures Married Painter)

Sorry.

May I ask if we can serve the dishes now?

Wait a bit longer, please.

Someone hasn't arrived yet.

Still waiting?

You've only booked for three hours in total.

And the band you ordered.

They can't wait any longer.

They have to rush to their next performance.

I'll pay more.

What did you say?

I'll pay more, okay?

How many more hours?

Go ask Zhu Jincao.

(Young Woman Lures Married Painter)

You've gone missing and not answering calls

just because of this boring article?

Do you think this article is about me and Yan Li?

You have nothing else to do?

Tell me why this article exists.

How would I know?

You have to give me a reasonable explanation.

Are you planning to argue with me over the phone?

Can you act like a man?

Let's say it face to face.

Fine, I'm coming over now

to listen to your explanation.

I signed Yan Li.

It must have affected others' interests,

so they had someone write the article

and slander me using official accounts.

I'll go to our legal department to complain tomorrow.

If that doesn't work, I'll take legal action.

It's just so simple.

What about this?

(Wu Yulan, perfect match)

Your mom spilled the beans.

Think about it. If you were me

and you saw these things one after another,

what would you think?

Baby, what's wrong?

Mrs. Wu Yulan,

I want to ask you.

What exactly does your weird Moments post mean?

It'd be fine if you just posted a picture.

What does "perfect match" mean?

A great painter collaborates with the best agent.

Is that a perfect match?

What's wrong with me showing it off on Moments?

Zhang Shanya said my daughter had no prospects of remarriage.

I just wanted to show her

how much more popular my daughter was compared to her son.

You heard that, right?

It's a rivalry between the two of them. I'm innocent.

Moli,

I can imagine

what Zhang Shanya would look like when seeing that photo.

Her round face would turn into a long one.

I couldn't be happier.

You really overdo it.

(Mom)

You heard it clearly?

This has nothing to do with me.

Even if that's the case,

tell me who's defaming you.

It must be Mi Na.

She's had ulterior motives to sign Yan Li.

Tomorrow, I'll go to the legal department.

I won't rest until this matter is thoroughly investigated.

I was being too petty.

You're so jealous.

Because I care about you.

Moli,

just act like nothing happened today, okay?

Our seventh-anniversary dinner

now officially begins.

Start.

Honey.

Don't be so intimate.

Happy seventh anniversary.

Happy seventh anniversary.

(The great painter mentioned in the article must be Yan Li.)

(The woman must be his new agent.)

(I've heard she's called Gu Moli.)

(How could a painter like Yan Li)

(sign with an obscure gallery)

(like Flying Bird?)

(Turns out it's an affair.)

(Such things often happen to those people.)

(Ultimately, it's because the man is not up to par.)

(He can't even keep his woman in check.)

(When one spouse has issues,)

(how can you put)

(all the blame on the man?)

(As far as I know,)

(the husband has been good to his wife.)

(Here comes the person supporting the man.)

(Seems like the husband is riding the wave of popularity too.)

(Concrete evidence. It's more and more interesting.)

(What's going on with that gym photo of you and Yan Li?)

(Although the faces were pixelated,)

(we can tell at a glance)

(it was Gu Moli.)

(The person posting the photo definitely has malicious intent.)

(But you looked so close.)

(Bro, they were too close.)

(Has my sister-in-law really lost interest in you?)

Stop.

Stop.

Sorry, could you please step out for a moment?

Are you done yet?

I'd like to know when it will be done too.

The first time, you said it was slander from a colleague.

Next time, you said our moms did it.

Now it's the third time.

I don't know if there will be a fourth or fifth time.

This time, it was at the gym.

Where are you planning to do it next time?

This time, he put his arm around your waist.

Where is he going to put it next time?

- Zhu Jincao. - Gu Moli, do you take me for a fool?

I never thought you were stupid,

but now, I'm not so sure.

♪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♪

(Match-making website)

♪As proof of this love♪

(Zhu Jincao's Basic Information)

(Divorced)

♪No need to use worries♪

♪To express inner thoughts♪

♪The tender courage♪

♪Soothes wounds laced with salt♪

Hello,

I'm a member of yours.

Here's the thing.

I saw someone

I know on the website,

but I'm not sure if he's divorced.

Is there a problem?

Have the information

on it been confirmed?

Please rest assured.

All member's information is strictly confirmed.

Okay. Thank you.

You're welcome.

Hungry? Let me get you something to eat.

No, thanks. I have no appetite.

Your seventh-anniversary celebration

was a total mess.

I've called your mom

to reassure her.

Stay at my place tonight.

Alright.

Isn't Zhu Jincao out of his mind?

He even believes in gossip news?

What can those two photos prove anyway?

They've even pixelated it. Obviously it's been doctored.

Just because of that trivial matter,

he made you so upset.

I'm going to call and scold him.

No. Let it be.

It's not entirely his fault.

If the one

seeing that news

and those photos were me,

I would definitely have exploded.

I've just realized that after divorcing him,

he's become more sensitive.

You regret it now, don't you?

I've told you before.

Was your divorce

too hasty?

Who do you think is so unscrupulous?

Stabbing me in the back?

Right, think about it.

I think it could only be Mi Na.

She's harmed you once before.

Would she be foolish enough to repeat it?

That's what I thought too.

But apart from her, no one else has a grudge against me.

I can't think of anyone else.

But don't worry.

I won't wrongly accuse the innocent.

I will find the evidence.

What's the matter?

Mr. Zhu,

I see you've been sitting in the car.

Has something happened?

Nothing's wrong.

Then why aren't you going home?

I was a bit sleepy just now and fell asleep in the car.

What about Ke's mom?

She has gone back.

I made some wontons

with pork and shepherd's purse filling.

They are still hot and quite fresh.

Would you like to try some?

No, thanks. I've eaten already.

Here's the thing,

Guo's classmate, Xia,

likes the wontons I make.

I made some for her,

but there was no one at her home.

If you don't eat it, it will be a waste.

Take it.

Thank you.

Eat it while it's hot.

I'm leaving.

What do you want?

Mr. Chen, my request is very small.

Sue the Jungle of Art official account.

They spread rumors and slander me.

Make them delete the post and apologize.

Did that article mention your name?

Did it mention Yan Li's name?

It was insinuating.

I've asked Lawyer Liu.

We can send them a demand letter in legal ways,

but it's basically useless.

Lawsuits like this.

You never know how long they will drag on.

And those small official accounts

post too much gossip.

In the end, it's just a lose-lose situation.

Wait, Mr. Chen.

What do you mean by a lose-lose situation?

This matter must be made clear.

It's obvious that they are spreading rumors.

Are we just going to let it go?

Of course not.

I've been thinking about it all night.

Was this matter

intentionally designed by you for publicity?

Of course.

I know

you wouldn't do such a thing.

But I think

we should thank them.

Thank them?

Think about it.

With those two articles,

we've gained much popularity.

We've signed Yan Li,

and it's known to all without any pennies spent

on promotion.

Isn't it worth it?

Shouldn't we be grateful?

Let me tell you.

This is just a passing phase.

It will be over before you know it.

And let me tell you, Moli,

great minds do not dwell on small matters.

I am a professional agent.

No need for these underhanded tricks to attract attention.

If you don't want to get involved,

I'll investigate it to the end myself.

I'll check if she's our member.

Okay.

No.

She never signed up for classes either.

Lately, I've been at the reception desk.

Anyway, I haven't seen her this week.

Okay, thank you.

Sunny.

Can your experience coupons still be used?

Yes, they can be used before the 10th.

Can you check who used this coupon?

The 7th.

It's a woman.

In her early thirties, quite tall.

And quite pretty.

She must be a friend of our member.

Take a look. Is it her?

No.

Do you still need this coupon?

It's been used. We don't need it anymore.

Can I take it away?

Alright.

Thank you.

Take care.

Alright.

What's wrong?

This coupon is mine.

Look.

I wrote down my client's address here.

And I put these coupons

in Jincao's car.

Why did she say a woman used it?

Zhu Jincao

has affairs?

What's the matter?

Give me the car key.

I need to use the car for something urgent.

What about your car?

It's broken.

You can take a taxi.

Why all the nonsense?

Wait, where are you going to go by car?

Liu has arranged a dinner with me.

Remember

not to drive after drinking.

I will.

And you come pick me up then.

I've given you my car. How am I supposed to do it?

Find a way yourself.

(Excuse me, could you sit in the back?)

(Okay.)

(What beautiful flowers!)

(Give them back to me.)

(Tomorrow is the anniversary)

(of my marriage with my wife.)

(This is the gift.)

(This got squashed.)

(I'm sorry.)

(Guo sat on something. Please take this.)

(My wife got a gym membership card there.)

(But she's been too busy to go.)

(This trial voucher is going to waste.)

(It's for Pilates.)

(This looks pretty good.)

(I've always wanted to practice yoga.)

(Take it if you like it.)

(No, you don't have to.)

(That's not what I meant.)

(Just take it.)

(Try it out.)

(Otherwise,)

(once it expires, it will just be waste paper.)

(This is so awkward.)

(It's okay, take it.)

Case solved.

Turns out that the photo was taken by this woman.

Judging by their conversation,

she often hitchhikes with Jincao.

Don't be so suspicious.

According to the recording,

Zhu Jincao was polite and measured

and maintained boundaries with her.

Is he really that good?

You know better than I do.

Just a few days after the divorce, he was targeted by someone.

That's not all.

She's quite proactive,

even taking pictures of me secretly

and writing articles to smear me.

Moli,

family harmony matters.

A little give-and-take

is necessary in a marriage.

I can't do it.

Just keep being unreasonable.

Mom, I'm so happy that you came to pick me up today.

I've missed you so much.

Really?

I missed you terribly too.

Why didn't I see Guo who often rides

in our car back home today?

Isn't he there?

Put the helmet on.

That's his mom?

Yes, it's Ms. Gao.

Zhu Jincao, why did you agree to the divorce?

Because I love my wife very much.

It might sound a bit weird to say this.

Since she wanted a divorce, we divorced.

Have you considered the risks after your divorce?

There would be also risks even if we didn't divorce.

I trust my wife.

Gu Moli, what is the essence of marriage?

I can't clearly define it,

but I do know

it's definitely not just a piece of paper,

be it a marriage or divorce certificate.

I think only the one that can withstand trials

is the best kind of marriage.

So you divorced him

to test your love with Zhu Jincao?

I haven't thought about it that way.

But since I chose to divorce him,

I'm confident he won't betray me.

(The Failed Divorce Experiment)

Wait a moment.

You're Gao Xiajing, right?

You are...?

You don't know me?

Don't you recognize our car?

Haven't you ridden in it several times?

I am Gu Moli, Ke's mom

and Zhu Jincao's wife.

I know.

I've heard Jincao mention you.

But didn't he get a divorce?

You're his ex-wife, aren't you?

How do you know that we got divorced?

Anyway, I just know.

I know everything you've done.

Don't try to sow discord.

I warn you, Gao Xiajing.

Sneaky photography is despicable.

And slander is illegal.

You defamed me on the Jungle of Art official account.

You did that, didn't you?

What sneaky photography?

What slander?

Gu Moli,

did you start having

psychological problems after the divorce?

I suggest you should see a psychologist.

Still pretending?

Jincao gave you a fitness coupon.

After you used the coupon,

photos of me being secretly taken appeared online.

You're not going to tell me this is a coincidence, are you?

It's just a coincidence.

Ke and Guo just happen to be classmates.

I just happened to know your ex-husband

and have a chat with him that day.

And we hit it off quite well.

I just happened to want to go to a gym.

And you

just happened to be working out

at the gym with another man.

I just so happened to take a picture.

It's just that coincidental.

But one thing is not a coincidence.

I do have a thing for Zhu Jincao.

I am a divorced single woman.

He is a divorced single man.

I can pursue him.

It's legitimate.

Gao Xiajing, I'm telling you. Don't be too arrogant.

And I want to remind you

you are already divorced.

You are not his wife anymore.

So

you have no right to lecture me.

I have the right.

I'm warning you.

Stay away from Zhu Jincao.

You are...?

I am Zhu Jincao's mother and Ke's grandmother.

Listen well.

Whether they are divorced or not,

Gu Moli is my granddaughter's mother.

On this point, you will never match up in your lifetime.

I've lived for so long.

A glance at you allows me to know what kind of person you are.

Nothing has happened,

and you're already thinking of

setting traps for the former spouse.

Not to mention you have a child with you,

even if you're still an unmarried woman,

I would never allow you to marry into our family.

Mrs. Zhu, I can explain.

No need to explain.

I heard everything you said just now.

If you meddle in

my son's marriage,

I will make sure you pay the price.

I take my leave.

Don't let me see you in the yard again.

Say something.

Why are you silent now?

Aren't you quite talkative at home?

All chatty and gossipy.

You clam up in front of Gao Xiajing.

You know what?

Gao Xiajing is truly a hundred times better than you.

She knows very well

it's not easy for her to remarry with a son.

Upon meeting a good one,

she shamelessly clings to him.

If she fails, she'll move onto the next

until she succeeds.

Unlike you.

What's wrong with me?

You...

Do you know what Ke said to me when she got back?

She said, "Grandma, Mommy came to pick me up."

"Mommy is not on a business trip anymore."

"Why doesn't Mommy live at home?"

What should I tell the child?

I've told Ke

I've been quite busy lately,

and my parents' place is closer to my office,

so I'm staying there now.

You...

Do you think the child is naive?

My granddaughter is incredibly smart.

She can sense whether her parents are getting along well or not.

A happy home

has been torn apart by the two of you.

You've already broken it,

but you still spend most of your time together.

Moli,

you've really divorced Jincao.

You have no right to meddle in his affairs anymore.

I didn't want to criticize you in front of others just now.

You...

Do the two of you really want to break up?

Or do you want to reconcile?

You've got to have an answer, don't you?

We got divorced

to have a better life.

Wait.

You divorced for a better life?

Why does this sound so awkward to me?

You were confronting the other woman just now.

Aren't you going to face reality?

Moli,

there are no issues

in your marriage in principle.

Why didn't you just enjoy your life?

Did you have to make a fuss?

I have to warn you.

You should listen to me.

Please don't tell Jincao about what happened just now.

Why not?

Gao Xiajing has even gotten in his car.

You're waiting for those two to hook up?

Being scared is useless.

What will be will be.

But I believe Jincao won't.

Still being stubborn?

Still?

I just don't understand you.

You two

do things before thinking about them.

You completely disregard the consequences.

Just think about it here.

I won't talk to you anymore. I'm going to buy groceries.

♪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♪