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♪I can do anything for you♪

♪I can do anything for you♪

♪I will give it my all♪

♪The faint light of the night flickers♪

♪Guiding me step by step towards you♪

♪Two independent hearts beat♪

♪Too closely as destined♪

♪You're in all my dreams♪

♪With eyes so mesmerizing♪

♪When you look at me, I'm very sure♪

♪It's love♪

♪I can do anything for you♪

♪I can do anything for you♪

♪I will give it my all♪

♪We roam among the stars♪

♪We sleep under the most beautiful sky♪

♪We hold hands, saving each other♪

=Step By Step Love=

=Episode 2=

(Congrats on entering the second round!)

Today's exam topic

is implementing spatial renovation

for a 40-square-meter condo.

The homeowner is a middle-aged man with hemiplegia

living with his father, who is in his sixties.

Let's start.

Time's up.

Who would like to go first to present their work?

The main principle of my design

is to break the original spatial pattern of the condo

and create an open layout.

Look at this.

It facilitates the homeowner's movement indoors.

While the storage makes greater use of the upper space...

This isn't realistic.

Look at this.

I use overhead cabinets, bunk beds...

(Interview evaluation)

Do you expect

a person with a high amputation

and a person in his sixties

to be climbing up and down every day?

My design

emphasizes convenience.

It will ensure both the functionality of the space

and safety.

Given the conditions of the homeowner and his family,

for spatial design,

safety and convenience are surely the top priorities.

Look.

The space is too small,

and the operability is very limited.

Next.

The focus of my design is

addressing the basic needs of convenience.

This is a ground-floor,

40-square-meter condo

with limited space

occupied by two individuals with mobility issues.

And just below is a garage.

I've designed an elevator

at the entrance

to connect the condo and the garage,

which effectively solves the mobility issue.

As for the bedroom,

I've opted for a Murphy bed design.

This sort of concealed design

can maximize the activity space

for the mobility-challenged residents

within the limited space.

I think her design is quite good.

Indeed, it's not bad.

The entry point for our exam question is very narrow.

Bu Ran has uncovered the potential needs of the residents,

which they themselves may not even be aware of.

She is a designer with warmth.

She fits your requirements very well.

Being able to be so delicate,

her sincere attitude is obvious.

It's a rare highlight among the interviewees.

If she joins Pinshang,

she will be of great value.

We are announcing the list of candidates who passed the interview.

Zhao Lei.

Bu Ran.

Congratulations to both of you for passing the interview.

Mom,

I've finally found a job as a designer.

I'm one step closer to my dream.

Wait a moment.

Your change.

Stay in the hospital with peace of mind.

Don't worry about the medical expenses.

Once I've picked up my dad,

we'll have a family reunion.

Our family's days will surely get better and better.

Miss, here's your change.

Thanks.

Mom, I've arrived. I need to go.

(High-security prison. No trespassing. The First Prison of Hai City)

Dad.

Do you have money?

What do you need the money for?

I've been locked up for seven years.

Now that I'm out, shouldn't I take a bath, get a massage,

have some drinks,

and enjoy my new life?

Hurry up.

What?

Won't you give your own dad some money?

Won't you ask

why I'm the only one picking you up?

Right. I don't see our car.

Don't you care where my mom is?

Mom had a heart attack because of my uncle's family.

She was rescued in time.

Let's go to the hospital and visit her.

Dr. Ma.

No matter how busy you are,

remind the patient to cooperate with the treatment.

Siqi can only get better through timely treatments

every time.

Having a doctor as serious and responsible as you,

I dare to be occasionally inattentive.

Rest assured.

I will keep a close eye on her from now on

to receive acupuncture.

It needs 40 more minutes.

Okay.

(Cashier)

Dad, over here.

Mom, look who's here.

Minde.

Dad came to see you as soon as he got out.

He wouldn't even take a rest.

I have something to do.

Let my dad keep you company.

Minde,

you have suffered.

I've been waiting.

Once your return,

it will be the time our family reunites.

But my body lets me down.

She spends so much money treating you

but grudges me a bit to buy some liquor.

She is such a filial daughter.

An ingrate.

Minde?

Minde!

Minde, you're out of prison.

Look at you, Ran.

Why didn't you tell us

so we could go pick him up?

That's right.

I was wondering why the house is full of the smell of alcohol.

Cai.

You've put on weight after all these years.

Got some money?

Money?

Kexin,

transfer some money to my brother later.

Look at him.

He has no means of subsistence.

And her wife is constantly ill.

Bu Ran, you should be considerate

and find a job soon.

You don't even have a job now.

I really envy your family.

You have no jobs, yet you can live for free and have money to spend.

Right.

Which company would hire someone

whose mother is frequently sick

and whose father went to jail?

That's very kind.

Thanks a lot, Kexin.

Thank you.

You are not very well-informed, Uncle.

Don't you know

I'm about to start working at Pinshang?

I've already told Grandma.

She is especially pleased with me.

For this, I should thank you and your wife's inaction.

If you can get into Pinshang so quickly,

I can be the...

Let's wait and see then.

You'd better be as you say.

Otherwise, you'll be kicked out of the house sooner or later.

Hello?

Ms. Bu Ran,

I'm very sorry to inform you

that we've found that your design

is very similar to the published works

by Mr. Taylor.

We have a reason to believe you've plagiarized.

No, I...

So the interview results are invalid.

You can't join Pinshang.

Hello?

You canceled a given offer.

Pinshang doesn't have such precedents.

Is there a specific reason

that you gave up on her?

She is the daughter of Yi Minde.

No one from the Yi Family can get into Pinshang.

Mr. Lu! Mr. Lu!

I did not plagiarize Taylor.

It's he who stole my work.

I already explained it to you

the first time we met.

I am the victim.

If you want to cancel

my offer for this reason,

that's not acceptable.

So what if you don't accept it?

Taylor is a master of interior design

who has social prestige.

And you?

You are a drop-out, a ringer,

and a woman with a not-so-good reputation.

Who do you think I should believe?

I can prove my abilities.

Abilities?

Even if you're able,

you lack integrity and are treacherous,

and you gain benefits by betraying others.

I won't

hire someone like you.

I...

Hello?

You've come back?

I have a job for you.

Not bad, Qin Xun.

You did a great job of investigating.

That's it.

It's only been a few days.

You wrap things up too easily, don't you?

Calm down.

I've sent you the evidence

of your husband's infidelity.

Let's stick to our previous agreement.

I don't want a payment.

But you need to rent the Fortune property under your name

to me at a low price.

Okay. Pleasure to cooperate with you.

First come, first served.

I think

that by moving close to Lu Cenyang,

I will find an opportunity.

Bu Ran, although I'm willing to help you,

I'm quite worried about you too.

If you want to use Lu Cenyang

as your trump card,

it's very possible

that you become just a pawn of his.

My uncle and his wife are keeping a tight watch on me.

I can't find a suitable job at all.

Although I can't join Pinshang right now,

if I rely on my own abilities

to clear up the misunderstanding with Lu Cenyang,

there might still be a chance.

After all, what Pinshang values is design.

Lu Cenyang

dislikes you because he thinks that you plagiarized Taylor.

Since it's a misunderstanding, it will be cleared up sooner or later.

Ease your mind.

Mr. Lu,

you're off work so early today.

What do you want?

To return this to its owner.

You came here specially to return the trench coat?

Could you help me with moving?

It's not far. It's just opposite your place.

So you are targeting me.

Yes, you're right.

The rent here isn't cheap.

You're so willing to spend a lot.

It seems you have big plans.

Of course.

If you accidentally find out

about my design abilities,

the door to Pinshang might open to me.

Besides, good neighbors are precious.

Since you're reluctant to leave Fortune Pavilion,

I have to move over here.

Isn't that very sincere?

Let me help you.

Alright,

then I'll hold the elevator for you.

I've had a great start today.

I not only greeted Lu Cenyang

but also showed him my sincerity.

She even thought she was sincere.

Do the Yis have sincerity?

Just as hypocritical as her father.

I did smile a bit hypocritically.

But he shouldn't be able to tell.

Seeing how hard I'm trying

to become his employee,

he must be very touched.

She pretends and poses

to hide her real intent.

Did she underestimate me or overestimate herself?

Then you will succeed very soon.

He spent three years

getting Pinshang to its current size,

directly challenging Yihua.

He must be very intelligent,

and probably not as easy as he seems.

If you want to deal with her, just tell her directly

that the reason you rejected her

is because she is from the Yi Family

and make her give up hope.

For someone as shameless as her,

the more you say no,

the more it arouses her combative spirit.

Better to hit her hard every time

she thinks she sees a silver lining.

After all, she is the daughter of Yi Minde.

Everyone must

pay a price for their actions.

Now that I'm here,

I won't leave empty-handed.

(Since I've decided to fight for the long term,)

(why not treat this place as a project?)

(That way, I can live better)

(and give Lu Cenyang a real eye-opener)

(to see what a warm home is like.)

(I have to find a way)

(to let him see my design work.)

(No.)

Pick it up for me, please.

Thank you.

Filthy.

No, that's not what I meant.

Look at this, right here.

So downcast?

Man,

I was too idealistic.

I thought that as long as Lu Cenyang sees

my work abroad,

he will surely be moved.

But he

didn't even bother to glance at them.

A brief setback is okay.

But our spirit must grow stronger with each setback.

The 'see what I got' strategy doesn't work on Lu Cenyang.

Then let's throw a sprat to catch a mackerel.

How are we going to do that?

First off, you must undertake a project

that can make you famous overnight.

One that Lu Cenyang cannot ignore.

Where can I find such a project now?

I have a plan.

You'll know at my place.

Let's go.

Please come in.

It's quite cozy.

Places in this area aren't cheap.

Of course.

More than 20 years ago,

my mom took me abroad alone.

She did all kinds of dirty and tiring jobs,

and she was especially frugal with herself.

Back then,

I would blame her for not buying me gifts.

It wasn't until she passed away

that I found out

she left me quite a few properties.

My mom was obsessed with properties.

I remember her mentioning

that my dad was originally an architectural designer.

I guess she either hated him too much

or loved him too much.

No wonder you became friends with me.

You are looking for

a father's image in me.

Buzz off.

How about it?

I want to entrust

this place to you.

Haven't you already renovated it?

The renovation is too old-fashioned.

You've been setting up so much

just to get me to design your place for free?

Will you take the job?

I am the designer who knows you best.

If you entrusted this place to someone else,

I would be angry.

You're indeed my bestie.

So reliable.

By the way, I had you come over today

mainly for this.

I also make donations occasionally.

As long as one is a donor,

they receive a custom calendar from the welfare home every year.

That place's facilities are old and outdated.

They plan to renovate it recently.

I've asked about.

Pinshang is very interested in the renovation.

Do you want

to take on the challenge?

You can introduce me.

Let's go there tomorrow.

(Cenyang,)

(come home with me.)

I will teach you a lot in the future.

Once you've learned the skills,

you can do more for the welfare home.

You like lollipops, right?

What flavor?

Lemon is my favorite.

My daughter, who will also be your sister,

likes the strawberry flavor.

What flavor do you like?

I like lemon.

I've had strawberry-flavored lollipops.

But I gave them away to other kids.

You're really great,

knowing how to share at such a young age.

It seems

I have a lot to learn from you in the future.

I hope you'll give me more chances to be with you.

Isn't this Mr. Lu?

Dad? Dad?

Dad!

What happened? Why did he do this?

Is this his son? How pitiful!

Dad!

I...

I...

(Hai City Business: Yihua Devoured A Giant)

Miss, why do you stop?

My shoelace is untied.

I'll send you back once I've tied it.

What a coincidence! You a volunteer?

If I had known, we could have come together.

Coincidence?

I think you are feigning charity

while harboring other motives.

- I... - I'll be straightforward, then.

If you came because you heard

about the renovation,

you'd better give up.

A rookie like you

who lives off plagiarizing others' work

doesn't qualify to be the designer for the renovation here.

My qualification is determined by my skills,

not your words, Mr. Lu.

♪Don't pity the journey we agreed to embark on♪

♪For it has expired♪

♪There are too many uncertainties and worries♪

♪It's okay. I'm especially clear-headed♪

♪Take a good deep breath♪

♪And let the emotions pause for a moment♪

♪I'm fortunate to encounter such serendipity♪

♪I wish to be alone♪

♪In the boundless sky that's just cleared up♪

♪And rinse my mood clean♪

♪Take a good deep breath♪

♪Then give it a good thought♪

♪Whether to stop or continue loving you♪

♪I believe that solitude is the night's message to me♪

♪It's pitiful for it to become a trace of love♪