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♪I can do everything for you♪

♪I can do everything for you♪

♪I will do everything for you♪

♪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 8=

What's the matter with you?

Haven't eaten all day.

Your tea is too strong. I have low blood sugar.

What are you talking about? Can you just...

Hey.

I...

Hello?

Chew.

My first kiss.

Did you...

I finally understand

why you keep asking what I heard at the hospital.

Did you go to the hospital

because of

this low blood sugar thing?

It's not that big a deal.

Just have Ms. Yao accompany you when seeing the doctor.

It would be dangerous if you fainted when no one is around.

Or, maybe I can go with you.

You definitely shouldn't go alone.

This is too sweet.

My taste.

(She suggests I go to the hospital with Siqi.)

(So, she really didn't hear anything.)

Yes.

I just don't want others to know about this low blood sugar problem.

Furthermore,

you have my permission to work as a designer

on the Welfare Center renovation project,

followed by a fulltime contract.

How about that?

Alright, Boss.

Rest assured, your secret

is safe with me.

Also,

about Mr. Liu,

do you know what you did wrong?

- He... - Better now?

You should go home if you are.

There's no camera here.

What if your situation gets critical?

- Mr. Liu... - You may collapse.

I...

My place will become a haunted house.

That'd be unfair.

Even if I die here,

this is still my house.

Nuts.

♪I can do everything for you♪

(My first kiss.)

♪I will do everything for you♪

♪The faint light of the night twinkles♪

♪Guiding me towards you step by step♪

♪Two hearts beating vigorously♪

Whatever.

I did a good thing saving his life anyway.

Doesn't matter how.

You got everything I want?

Pinshang's plan for the renovation

is in here.

Including materials and construction plan.

Do you know who the designer is?

Her name is Bu Ran.

- The kids love her. - Bu Ran.

Director decided to use her design a couple of days ago.

Come on.

Let's go shoe-shopping for my beloved.

Mom.

now we have the

blueprints for the renovation.

Why not take this chance

to teach Lu Cenyang a good lesson?

Grandma.

Pinshang is most proud of their designs.

Let's make it public,

taking the designer down.

That would throw Pinshang off course.

You brought back the plan.

As you wish.

Kexin.

Leak the word out to the press.

By tomorrow, the charity foundation,

the whole industry,

and even the public,

will know Pinshang is poorly managed,

resulting in the leak of their plan.

(You have my permission to work)

(as a designer on the renovation project,)

(followed by a fulltime contract.)

Boss, we're in big trouble.

Plan for the renovation has been leaked.

Rumor says it was leaked by the designer herself.

I see.

Here's some chocolate.

In case you get hungry.

Keep it for yourself.

You're on leave starting today.

Don't go to the office.

But you just gave me a project yesterday.

Why am I being suspended now?

I made a promise.

I won't go broadcast your condition.

What happened?

Give me a straight answer.

It's the welfare center project.

Rumors says you betrayed us.

You'd better stay put.

I've known Lu Cenyang since he was a child.

His competence and dedication to the Welfare Center

is a well-known fact even to you at the charity foundation.

There's been a situation.

But that could happen to any company.

Even Yihua.

I don't think they can guarantee

that there won't be any glitch.

I heard

you plan to provide building materials for Pinshang's

renovation project.

Now, this leaking of their design

has caused quite a stir.

You wouldn't want to get involved, would you?

It just so happens that Yihua's residential estates

are going through a premium upgrade,

which requires the eco-friendly materials

listed in your catalogs.

About materials in the catalog,

Lu Cenyang has discussed the matter with me.

Ms. Hua,

is this a deliberate attack on Pinshang?

Future projects of Yihua

will use a large amount of new construction materials.

The market will certainly follow.

If all of your guys

wish to work with Yihua

and share in the bounty,

I advise you to stock up quickly.

Thanks for the help, sir.

Yes, that's the situation.

Hello, Mr. Li,

I heard you've acquired some co-friendly building materials.

I'm willing to offer 20% above the market rate

to get them from you.

Alright, I'll wait for your call.

Mr. Wei.

Sorry, I can't help you.

Thank you.

Hello, Mr. Zhou.

You and I both have just entered the local market.

I wonder if you would like

to contribute to the orphanage renovation?

In there.

Look carefully.

There must be something.

Quick, tear it open. Right here.

What are you doing?

Anything underneath?

Stop it right now!

We have a mole in the company.

They're just following orders.

I've heard about the incident.

Rumor says I sold my own design.

Do you really believe such an absurd story?

I seek no reward for designing the Welfare Center.

How could it be me?

You held a grudge because

they only gave you a trivial job in marketing.

The renovation project,

despite using your design,

didn't improve your status in the company.

So, driven by indignation,

you deliberately leaked all the designs

to make Pinshang look bad for poor management.

All of this is your speculation.

It's obviously her.

It's obviously her.

How are you still denying?

- Exactly. - Exactly.

Mr. Lu will believe me.

Bu Ran moved the bonsai.

Dig into the soil and check.

See if anything is hidden.

Search carefully.

Stop.

What could be hidden in the soil?

A bug?

Ms. Yao,

isn't this a bit too ridiculous?

Ever since you moved opposite Mr. Lu,

and conveniently appeared at the orphanage,

your intentions were questionable already.

The renovation uses your design.

Mr. Lu and I were the only ones who have seen the complete plan.

Even senior managers like Kerry

have only seen parts of the plan.

In order to prevent a leak,

each department

was given only the part they were assigned to.

So, you are the prime suspect for leaking the complete plan.

I put tremendous effort into the design,

so that the children can have

an ideal home,

so that their dream house

can be successfully renovated.

Why would I

betray the company and hamper the renovation?

I'm just doing my job.

If you have truly been wronged,

the company will clear your name.

But if it is indeed you,

I will definitely not go easy.

Mom, look at Bu Ran's miserable face.

Something's up with Ran.

You should have told her dad first.

Where's Mom?

I asked her for some money

to buy nutritional supplements for Huiyun.

She said she'd work to earn it

and took off early morning.

Yi Minde,

Mom is not someone you can mock.

You're quite the filial son.

Fine. Enough small talk.

I thought you had news about Ran.

Let me see it.

What did she do this time

to make you all smug?

Hurry.

Okay.

See?

Your daughter leaked the renovation plan

and is being bullied at the company.

Pass on a word for me.

Don't go against us.

It won't end well for her.

Stop causing trouble for Ran from now on.

You'd better take my words to heart.

It's quite delicious.

Now you know that Bu Ran is at my mercy,

you are losing it?

I will tell Mom

you've been playing loser all along.

Mom will surely kick you out.

Cai,

we're long past the age of innocence.

We are both fathers now.

For Ran's sake I'll stay down,

but that doesn't mean I won't fight back.

If you keep pushing your luck,

your position might not be secure

for much longer.

Threatening me?

Just wait.

Bu Ran will be forced into a corner.

Boss,

is everything okay with the Director?

What's with Bu Ran's seat?

Bu Ran was the one being exposed.

She'll naturally be the main target of investigation.

I just formally notified Bu Ran yesterday

about using her design,

and putting her on the project.

She has always wanted to work on the renovation.

Finally, her talent was recognized.

She should be thrilled.

How could she be stupid enough to betray us?

This is obviously our competitor's trick.

Instead of finding evidence to expose the real culprit,

you're going after Bu Ran?

This is awfully unwise.

Boss,

time is against us now.

Who's our competitor?

Isn't it the Yi Family?

Why not use Bu Ran to our advantage?

Investigating her is just a cover.

Wait till after we

expose her as a member of the Yi Family,

then, the design leak

would be an unethical conduct on Yihua's part.

Public opinion will quickly turn.

Sacrificing a newly promoted employee

to make Yihua shoot themselves in the foot.

It's a win for us whatsoever.

I disagree.

I'm not using and framing an innocent person

for personal gains.

Go get another chair for Bu Ran.

Boss,

we're not only being sabotaged in terms of building materials,

but we're also losing the publicity battle.

If we continue to let Yihua manipulate public opinion,

not only will we lose

the renovation project,

it will also cause you

the brand image, which you've built over time,

to be trampled upon.

Sacrificing Bu Ran

is the quickest way to defuse this crisis.

Where is Bu Ran now?

Boss, we can't be soft-hearted.

Thank you, Mr. Li.

Instead of worrying about your fate,

you have the leisure to caring for plants here?

The bonsai is innocent.

I can't bear to see it die after all these years

due to a wrongful accusation.

You used to get riled up at the slightest provocation.

This time, however, you seem quite calm.

What?

You're afraid that others might see your uneasiness?

So, you can only show kindness to plants.

- You... - I've said so much to you.

You should at least take a few words to heart.

Remember to use the burn ointment.

Take good care of your hand.

You got soil in the gauze.

Security and administration at Pinshang

may have watched too much TV.

Me planting a bug?

I would have planted it in your home,

to record the snoring,

ruining your image.

That would be more satisfying.

I do feel uneasy deep down.

I fear the bonsai may die because of me

and that the children' dream may be shattered.

What worries me the most

is that you're under too much pressure

to explain to the Director.

Worrying about me, really?

Shouldn't I be the evil boss

you curse in the back of your head?

You know yourself too well.

Then why do you bother to care about me?

Do you want me to give up

before firing me,

and cooperate with the company?

Don't pretend you know me like a fortune teller.

That's lame.

But rest assured.

If you really want to fire me,

I won't go protest holding up a sign.

I just need more time.

At least,

let me stick by you

during this difficult time.

I made a promise to the children at the orphanage.

I don't want to leave Pinshang

frustrated and without a fight.

If you stay at Pinshang,

there'll be more disdain and questions.

I asked an old bird in the design department.

She said if I can help

solve the material needs for the renovation project,

all my problems will go away.

Give me Mr. Liu's number.

I'll go beg him.

Whether it's a wedding house for his son

or a palace for his pet,

I can do it.

He...

This is your great idea?

I overestimated you.

Remember,

you're just a rookie.

It's not your place to stand up for me.

Did I offend you somehow?

Why the sudden burst of rage?

I just want Mr. Liu's number.

I annoyed him by accident last time.

I'll go apologize

then talk him into becoming our supplier.

Doesn't that solve all the problems?

Listen to me.

I forbid you to go to Mr. Liu.

Better yet, avoid him if you see him in the street.

Starting today, you're on paid leave.

Take care of your hand.

For you, not causing trouble is the biggest help.

You're giving me a paid leave?

You didn't suspect me

of leaking the design?

Nonsense.

Given how incapable you are,

you weren't even resourceful

enough to frame Pinshang.

The bonsai is ready.

Move it down yourself.

I'm the boss. Why should I move it?

I didn't have lunch. Too weak to lift weights.

All your strength went into talking back.

Which one?

This one.

Keep up.

Minde and Ran are causing troubles.

I doubt your heart will find peace.

Zihe told me that

last time he saw Minde and Lu Cenyang,

an engagement was mentioned.

It seems Minde is betting on Bu Ran's total betrayal.

Didn't you hope for a

big fall out between Mom and Minde?

You want Mincai and Zihe to take over.

Ran and her dad are in the way.

I don't need to involve Mom when dealing with your family.

Whatever scheme you have in mind,

Bu Ran is a lost cause.

Have you been following the news?

Bu Ran, clumsy as she is, leaked the design plan.

Lu Cenyang is in big trouble.

I guess,

he must hate Bu Ran's guts now.

You're obviously deeply worried.

No need to pretend it's nothing.

In the future, we will think of Ran

when such good things happen.

It's the first time I've seen someone admitting to their misdeeds.

Thanks to you two being candid,

I realized whom fired the shot

at my daughter.

Minde.

Kexin.

Zihe has done some disgraceful things.

I've obtained the evidence.

If you're interested,

could you tell me

which building materials supplier

is most eager to land a deal with Yihua?

I remember going to construction sites with you.

Sipping soda in summer,

and yellow wine in winter.

Young and ambitious.

We haven't met in eight years.

You seem to be in good shape.

Minde, always a joker.

Business was low these past two years.

I spend all day watching and suffering,

looking at the meager profits of my company.

I'm too old.

If you ever return to Yihua,

please look after me, your brother.

To be honest,

all these years

working with Yihua,

I managed to get by.

However,

that's pretty much the best I could do.

My little brother and my nephew

won't move out of the way.

In order to bring down Pinshang,

they gathered all the material suppliers,

trying to impress the president with a victory.

However, all they got

were setbacks because of Lu Cenyang.

And they haven't learned.

They still believe

this design leak incident with Pinshang

will guarantee them a win.

I'm waiting for a window to attack,

to challenge them.

Mr. Liu.

Will you

stand by my side?

You are indeed well-informed.

Who told you I was on vacation?

Coming here to bring me to Old Pal's.

You'll know once we're there.

Minde,

what crazy talk was that?

Of course, I'm on your side.

Mincai and Kexin financed the bad press,

claiming that the designer leaked the plan.

A designer who's about to

become famous renovating the welfare center.

Why would she ruin her own future?

After so many years,

they are still using the same scheme.

What do you say I use that

to teach them a lesson?

Minde,

don't be hasty.

I've been to Pinshang.

As I saw it, Lu Cenyang

was quite restrictive towards that woman designer.

If I had to guess,

what happened was

the woman designer,

filled with resentment, betrayed her employer.

A mutual destruction.

That would make sense.

How so?

I have the impression that

the young designer is quite capable.

I wanted to give her an opportunity.

So, I told Lu Cenyang

to let her have dinner

and a few drinks with me after work.

Lu Cenyang immediately rejected with a long face.

As if I was stealing something from him.

It's insane.

You.

Must be drooling over the girl

because she's pretty, huh?

As long as the lady is willing,

I'd treat her like a queen.

That kid Lu Cenyang really doesn't appreciate favors.

In fact,

he wouldn't even give up an employee

in exchange of cooperation.

No wonder he's targeted.

(So, Lu Cenyang was mean to me in front of Mr. Liu)

(to protect me?)

Lu Cenyang is very meticulous

and manages the company well.

Whoever leaked the plan

must be a high-rank advisor of his.

I don't believe Zihe has the capacity

to buy off a key member of Pinshang's management.

Yi Zihe's talent is only

good for picking up girls.

Minde.

That's all the tips I can give you.

Thanks, brother.

Let's drink coffee instead of wine.

Cheers.

Here.

Cheers.

I got too excited.

Are you okay?

Look.

It's fine.

I guess I'll leave now.

Gotta go change my clothes.

Okay.

Mr. Yi, you were an artist in bamboozling Mr. Liu.

That little stunt before he left?

Impressive.

I saw he was plotting against Ran.

Of course, it pissed me off.

I'll settle the score with him later.

Dad.

What?

The protective father is back, is he?

Silly girl.

Like father, like daughter.

With you unwilling to concede,

how can I give up on myself?

I was planning to

play the role of the drunkard longer,

so as to draw Grandma's attention

all towards me.

But if I don't act now,

it'd be too risky for you.

Is the hand injury serious?

Just a minor wound. Almost healed.

If I heard it right,

you are well aware of my every move?

Sorry, sweetheart.

It's my fault

that you had to walk on thin ice.

But seeing my girl becoming braver with each setback,

my heart is filled with gratification.

Wait till I become a better space designer,

you'll be even more gratified.

I have no doubt.

You guys should keep digging

as to from whom Yi Zihe got the plan.

Find a witness, the public opinion will change.

and this trouble with Pinshang will resolve itself.

Yi Zihe got the design from a woman.

The plan was okayed by the Director

not so long ago.

Could it be someone from the welfare center?

♪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♪