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("Light of Firefly" Unit)

♪The night is long and the moon glows in my heart♪

♪As I watch the passers-by wander around the metropolis♪

♪Even black coffee becomes sweet♪

♪Because you're with me♪

♪Look, our youthful years spoke of destiny♪

♪Hold our hands tight, and we'll stand by each other♪

♪Wait for the red beans to sprout♪

♪Snowflakes fall gently and rest on my shoulders♪

♪Piece by piece♪

♪Loaded with vows♪

♪I hope the flowers will bloom next spring again♪

=Angels Fall Sometimes=

Mr. Wei.

I sent you the files of those who passed the first interview.

Here's the hard copy.

Are you ever going to hire someone?

You've rejected every single candidate.

It's harder than finding your love.

Finding a good designer is definitely harder than finding love.

Now I know why he can't get a girlfriend.

What's wrong? Did I upset you?

I'd rather not get anyone

than tutor someone without a talent.

The talented ones you trained

ended up going somewhere else.

Mr. Wei, have you ever reflected on yourself?

Why should I? It only shows that my disciples are excellent.

Control your temper and they will stay.

Found someone?

Bo.

Show me this guy's resume.

Okay.

(Sin Yi Huang)

(Lin Tuo, Industrial Designs Dong Yuan University of Technology)

Fresh graduate?

Yeah, he's only interned before.

I want him.

Will you interview him?

Qian Hong, interview him. You know my standards.

Which kid?

Lin Tuo.

Why him?

His design has a soul.

=Episode 7= (If things don't work out,)

=Episode 7= (chances lie somewhere else)

Get him here for an interview.

Okay.

(JIU Diner Chair, Huo Sheng)

(Office table details, Wei Haiyang)

(Beach chair, Peng Qianfan)

♪It's pointless to look for excuses♪

♪Stop backing down♪

♪Backing down♪

♪I think you get it. Time flies♪

♪We can't give in like this♪

♪We can't♪

♪Crush them. Destroy those empty promises♪

♪Fearlessly, we keep marching forward♪

♪I'm going against the tide♪

♪Breakthrough! Break the chains♪

♪Adversity can't bring us down♪

♪We don't back down even if we're exhausted♪

♪Breakthrough! Don't stop me♪

♪Swiftly turn and avoid the attack♪

♪Ignore all the fear♪

♪Time is engraved with vows♪

♪All the mean stares♪

♪Fearless is the way I live♪

(October Designs, Design Department Team 3)

(Creating zip file)

You stayed here all night?

Morning, Leader. I went home. I just came early.

I have the drawings organized.

I'm not sure how you used to file them.

But I found all the files and sorted them out.

(Design statement) I filed all our designs

(Projects) by time and type.

I'll send them to your email.

And I'll bring you the latte in a while.

Want some breakfast? A sandwich?

Alright.

(2020-10-03 Sandalwood Lamp Hanging Chair)

(2020-10-03 rendering)

Hello, babies.

(Does she have a boyfriend?) Welcome to my livestreaming.

We gave out gifts last time.

Did you receive the cakes and cookies?

Type "1" if you did, okay? They did.

- They did. - They did.

Are they tasty?

- Are they tasty? - Are they tasty?

(Great cookies. What brand is it?) They are?

Alright, let me introduce you

to An Zhique, our folk senior pastry chef.

- What you're eating... - Hi, everyone.

She made those cakes and cookies.

Tasty, right? She's the chef.

Since you like it, let's put out the link for sale.

- Okay? - Shall we?

It's 9.9 yuan for two cupcakes.

Free delivery in the city. Limited supply.

We're putting out the link, okay?

Click on the link.

Alright, let's call it a day. Share the meeting minutes.

Okay.

Get ready for the Product Insourcing Conference

this afternoon.

Lin Tuo, join the meeting.

- Yes. - Leader.

What is that?

We hold an interior bidding every month.

Each team shows their new products to be rated.

The one with the highest score will be put into production.

Even I haven't been invited yet. Good for you.

Tuo.

Que, I'm finally attending a meeting of the design department.

And it's quite a serious meeting.

Way to go. What are you going to do?

I don't have any design to demonstrate.

I'm just there to learn. And I get to vote.

Someone is not upset anymore. Look how excited you are.

What are you doing?

I was just about to tell you.

He Xindi sold all my cakes and cookies on the livestreaming

without even telling me.

So sudden?

Yeah, everybody loved the cakes

and cookies.

So she started selling them.

It's more than reasonable to make profits.

You like it in the first place. It's good that you can make money.

It just caught me off guard.

You're a genius duck driven onto the perch.

I'm not a duck.

I have work to do. Talk later.

Okay.

Good luck. Love you.

Love you, bye.

(Lin Tuo)

I hope you can form constructive ideas

about every project and product.

This is not a conference

to flatter each other.

Let's be honest and straightforward.

I find these projects mediocre.

Junyi, I know you're working on the factory line.

But we don't want cheap furniture.

How do we call it a "Ji Jia Design" if there is no design?

I'm rejecting all these proposals.

Hand in new ones in a week.

Next, Wei Haiyang.

Okay, I'll present our design

(2021 Modern Furniture) and proposal

on behalf of our team.

It's just a checkup. Why did you come with me?

It's your first time here. You may be confused.

Why would I be confused? I'm not silly.

Well, I'm here. So stop nagging me.

Look at that kid.

What happened to him?

His legs look fine. Why is he in a wheelchair?

Is he paralyzed?

Mind your own business.

Look at him. He's so young.

It's a pity to be paralyzed.

How is he going to live?

If I get paralyzed in bed one day,

just give up on me.

Don't jinx it.

Seriously, I'm not going to have all the tubes on me.

Why waste the money? Seriously.

Don't talk nonsense.

No. 39 An Hegui, please visit Internal Medicine Consultation Room 1.

That's our proposal.

The mass production won't be a problem.

Thank you.

Sit.

Any thoughts?

Let's hear from the new people.

I'd like some new perspectives.

Lin Tuo, you've been here for a while.

It's your first time in this meeting. What do you think?

It's pretty cool.

We want your ideas, not comments.

Tell us the pros and cons.

Wei Haiyang, have you been intimidating him?

He's too scared to talk.

Go ahead. Aren't you quite eloquent?

Alright, then I'll express my opinion.

This series features a special design

that adopts a light luxury style

with European court elements. It's gorgeous and vintage.

But it's too complicated and takes up too much space.

It's not practical. So there will be wasted raw material.

The cost may multiply because of that.

Plus, such a design suits big houses better.

It sets the bar high for the buyers.

That's just my point of view.

Sit.

Alright. Good.

I agree.

We want honest opinions throughout the conference.

Who's next?

Come on, that's not your report.

You're fine. Just pay attention to your diet.

I scheduled your next appointment here.

Come whenever you feel something wrong.

Okay.

Doctor.

My dad doesn't sleep well. He has sleep apnea.

Sometimes.

I'll prescribe you some medicine.

Measure your blood pressure every day.

Okay, that's it for today. Dismiss.

Junyi, come with me.

Mr. Wei.

Please express yourself next time.

Don't make the kid who's on probation do it for you.

What a great apprentice.

Well, you're really bold.

He's your junior?

You recommended him here?

Yeah.

You picked a good one.

He's new and doesn't know how to speak.

You won't be mad at him, right?

Do I look so petty to you?

Of course not.

Come in.

Yes?

I'd like to apologize. I didn't mean to cause trouble.

What's done is done. Why bother apologizing?

I didn't expect that Ms. Han would blame it on you.

I...

They believe I put you to say that, anyway.

I took the blame. Why are you upset?

I'm not upset. I can apologize to her.

Don't cause me trouble, okay? Get back to work.

(Being unique is the only way to stand out)

(Senior, did I offend Ms. Han?)

(Don't be paranoid. I'm meeting a client. Talk later.)

Bad news. Ms. Han's design was rejected.

I just heard from them.

Is it that bad?

It may be worse than imagined.

I don't think I'll make it through the probation.

It may even end early.

They're kicking you out just because

you criticized their design?

I asked HR. The directors get to rate my performance during the probation.

You're not on her team. Why does she get to rate you?

She's a director, after all. She's got the power.

If she insists that I'm no good,

will Mr. Wei stand up for me?

Who's going to offend a colleague for a newcomer?

I've been working so hard.

There's finally hope. Now I'm doomed.

What's wrong with me? Why would I say that?

Why can't you speak the truth?

It's so bad to hear the truth, huh?

Such a person can be a director?

Well, she is a director.

Fine, whatever.

If they really fire you for something like that,

there's no point in staying there.

Do you think I can be a proper designer?

Do you think a designer

should lie to flatter others?

They say that the workplace is vile. Now I get it.

It's not all about working hard.

What is done is done.

We did nothing wrong.

Just be casual like nothing happened.

If they fire you, get another job.

Chongqing is full of design companies.

Do we have to work there?

I can always sell cakes and support you.

Thank you, Madam.

Come on. Let's go.

All problems can be solved with the hot pot.

If not, try again.

(Turn the tide. Be blessed.)

You drank all night?

I didn't drink much. We went to the KTV and then had breakfast.

All you do is play.

Where are you going? Working overtime?

What for? I'm getting fired.

Because of what happened yesterday? Chill.

Just get her a gift. She's a middle-aged lady.

Get her some pricy creams or tonics.

She can't be mean to you.

Save it. Wash up and sleep.

Where are you going?

I'll see some apartments.

What's the rush? Aren't you getting fired?

Not yet. See you.

Look, I'll show you three apartments.

All of them are studios.

One of them has just been renovated and is being rented for the first time.

Under one condition. The landlord wants a six-month payment.

Six-month?

Let's see it first and discuss it later.

All three of them are fine. Everything is ready.

It's perfect for couples like you.

I live nearby. He'll be living alone.

That's even better.

The king-size bed will be super cozy.

Let's take a look.

- Let's go. - Okay.

Let's go.

It was too dark inside. We need the light on

during the day.

Miss, apartments with great sunshine are costly in Chongqing.

It's hard to find something like that with your budget.

But it's okay. Let's try the next one.

That one is much brighter and it's nearby.

Shall we just visit the renovated one?

Let's see both.

- Yeah. - Okay.

You could use some options. This way.

Come on in.

Here's the kitchen, the living room and the balcony.

And here's the bedroom.

Take a look inside.

Here's the bathroom.

It's quite big.

This is the bedroom.

The renovation looks nice.

It's well-designed and very neat.

This is not bad.

And it's much brighter.

I'd say this one is the best.

We have people visiting in the next few days.

This place will get rented in no time.

It's a fine place, but the six-month payment is too much.

How about a three-month payment with a one-month deposit?

We're not leaving in just a year.

So you want it, right?

This place is fine.

Okay, let me talk to the landlord.

May I ask what you do for a living?

I work in a design company.

A designer? Impressive.

And your girlfriend is...

I'm...

She's a researcher,

working on sustainable development of human bioenergy.

T-That's impressive.

We're getting this one.

Alright, I'll contact the landlord.

You can pay the deposit if it's settled.

- Okay. - Okay.

Look around. I'll contact the landlord.

Thank you.

No problem.

I make dumplings. "Human bioenergy"?

We have to eat and obtain energy, don't we?

You're full of nonsense.

- Another one. - Smells nice.

Take me with you when you're looking for houses.

Otherwise, they may scam you because you're young.

I'll check the contracts

and title deeds for you.

Uncle, those are licensed agencies.

Some of them may be frauds,

trying to... Oh no, the soup is coming out.

When are you moving?

If they accept a three-month payment,

I can move right away.

You'd better run away from Chen Guangpu.

Have you tried the cookies?

Yeah.

Are they nice?

Of course.

We should start a pastry. We'll be loaded.

Save it. I'm completely broke.

I don't know what to do with that house.

Just wait. The whole complex is not going to disappear.

Listen, once someone takes over,

you'll get the apartment and pay the mortgage.

Be grateful. Isn't it easier when you

don't have a mortgage?

Weird logic.

You know I'm right.

Leave it. It's bad for digestion.

It's okay.

That's me. Who is it?

Tomorrow morning? Okay.

Contract. ID. Hukou registration.

Yeah, I got them.

Alright, thank you so much.

What's wrong?

Dad, the real estate company called.

A company took over the complex

to build serviced apartments. We can get our money back.

We can?

- Really? - Yeah.

That's great!

That's great.

I thought there was no hope.

And they suddenly called us.

You brought luck by just mentioning it.

I should talk more.

Wait, wait.

They're giving us cash, right?

Yeah.

But someone took over the complex.

Should we just keep the house?

No, Godfather. It's unbuilt.

Who knows what's going to happen?

Get the money back.

You can get a ready-built house.

Get the money back first.

Yeah, get the money at hand.

Yeah, get the cash.

Que, I'll go with you tomorrow.

No need. You have work. I can go alone.

I'll call you if I need you.

Alright, this is great news.

Shall we celebrate a bit?

- Want a drink? - Come on.

Don't encourage him. It's not allowed.

Fine. Just dig in.

Uncle, let's toast with soup. It's just the same.

- Yeah. - Godfather, cheers.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Cheers.

You scared me. What's wrong?

There's a new restaurant.

They offer a discount and free drinks. Let's order together.

Alright, then.

Why are you so nervous?

I'm so scared that someone may get me to their offices.

You're scared you'd be fired?

I won't even make it through the probation.

But you have to.

Then you can get compensation for being fired.

Actually, the probation period is only three months.

It's six months on rare occasions.

Three months? So it's almost due.

Yeah, that's right.

I'm just about to rent a place.

Don't be so pessimistic. Nobody's telling you to leave yet.

You're safe as long as Mr. Wei wants you.

Does he though?

He hasn't told you to leave yet.

Anyway, stay quiet and work harder. Who knows?

Which restaurant? Lunch is on me.

I got the money back. Guess how much.

How much?

Eight hundred grand!

I feel so rich now!

Keep it down, silly.

I'm not silly. I have 800 grand.

I thought we were doomed and we couldn't get the money back.

Now that I have the money, it's like winning the lottery.

It's your money in the first place.

You actually lost the interest.

I don't care. It feels like winning a lottery.

I wired you the surgery fee.

No need.

I have to give you my dad's surgery fee.

You can pay for my surgery.

Nonsense. There is no surgery.

The rich lady is taking you to lunch.

I already had lunch.

So early?

Huang Xiaolv wanted to order takeout so I joined her.

You did?

It was my treat.

You're already buying her lunch?

She's the only one who speaks to me now.

We're brothers in hardship.

Right, the agency called me.

The landlord agreed. I can sign the contract and move in.

Alright, let's sign the contract.

After that, we can get some furniture.

Alright, you already sound like a rich person.

That's right.

So generous.

Like a bosslady.

This way please.

Wave the flag.

This way.

Come here. Be seated.

Make yourself at home. Don't be shy.

Get whatever you want. Pile up the plates.

Here.

We know that you got your money back. But you're acting like

you suddenly got rich.

Que, will you join me for investment?

That's the only way to make big money.

It's not a good deal to get interest from a bank.

Your stocks and funds are glowing green.

We don't have the money for that.

My...

It suits him on the head. So green.

Don't pretend that you're better when you get drunk, crying every day.

I...

Keep drinking.

Place the order. The drink is ending.

I have to move some things to the new apartment.

Already?

Tonight?

We signed the contract.

Don't you have a conscience? For this woman...

What about it?

- What about it? - What about it?

What about it?

Get everything.

This. Sliced beef.

Get anything you like.

My parents came. They're almost home.

Are you going to eat?

Of course not. I have to pack up.

My things are there.

I'll pack up my trash.

What trash?

We'll wait for you. Hurry.

Let's eat.

Place the order.

Tripes.

Yes.

Mom, Dad, why did you come?

Why didn't you tell me? I could have picked you up.

If we had told you,

how would we find out about your brilliant lifestyle?

W-What?

Son, you like wearing this?

No, Mom. It's Lin Tuo's.

Remember Lin Tuo? You've met him.

He's taller than me. Very handsome.

He got his girlfriend a birthday gift and left it here.

Chen Guangpu, you're a grown-up and a graduate.

Stop messing around!

Your mom and I work hard to make money.

And you're messing around?

Who do you think you are?

What's this? Yuetian Entertainment?

You're visiting that kind of place?

No, Dad. It's just an ordinary KTV,

not the ones you visit.

What?

Mom, it's just an ordinary KTV. That's where we go. Both of us.

It's like a restaurant, right?

Yeah, KTV. I only go to Zhao's.

You know him, right?

Like father, like son. You're just the same.

I'll get back to you.

Just you wait. Step aside.

Honey.

High pressure 149 mmHg.

Low pressure 102 mmHg.

Pulse. Eighty-two per minute.

Why is it a bit high today?

Did you skip the pills?

I didn't sleep well.

Dad, I've been thinking about the house.

The money we have

can only cover the down payment of something in the suburbs.

So we can look for second-hand houses.

I've been waiting to talk to you.

I kind of changed my mind about it.

What's wrong? You got scared because of what had happened?

Not really. I've been thinking.

You're working so hard to get money.

And I'm working nonstop.

I don't mind living frugally.

But my pretty and sweet girl

can barely afford some nice clothes.

I see how He Xindi is dressed.

It makes me upset to see you in such plain clothes.

It didn't even cross my mind.

Seriously. Dad is not a money-maker.

Look at me.

And Lin paid for my surgery, right?

I just don't want you to do odd jobs,

make dumplings, or suffer

just for some petty money.

I'm not suffering.

That's it. I've made up my mind.

We're not going to get a loan again.

Right? And you're a lady now.

You'll get married with Lin sooner or later, right?

You'll move out once you get married.

You'll have your own place.

I can't live in a giant house by myself.

Dad, I just can't let you live in an old house

without an elevator.

We're on the second floor. Why do we need an elevator?

Besides, I may have some minor problems,

but I can easily climb 12 floors, let alone two.

Besides, climbing stairs

is a great exercise for me.

Come on, I know you're a sweet girl.

But listen to me, okay?

We've been saving up for quite a while.

It's time to plan for your future.

I can't possibly use so much money.

Don't you want to open a store

to sell coffee and cakes?

Are you telling me to open a store?

Do it. It can be your career.

Isn't it trendy? Start your business.

And you like it. Isn't that wonderful?

What if I lose money?

Then we'll save up again.

It's not like we can't make money.

Miss An Zhique.

Even an old man like me is not scared.

Why are you scared?

Young people must be ambitious.

You've got to have that kind of spirit and determination.

Otherwise, you won't make it.

Besides, who says you'll lose money?

You're An Zhique, my daughter.

You're pretty, smart, and a money-maker.

You know, we may become super rich.

We won't be looking for apartments.

We'd go for villas.

And we'll make a lump sum payment.

The bank is not going to get any interest.

With one store, we'll get a villa.

If you open ten stores,

imagine the extravagant life I'm going to live.

Come on. Chill.

Extravagant.

Let me make it work first.

(Conference Room 3)

Hey, Lin Tuo.

Bo, w-what's wrong?

Don't be nervous. It's good news. You're made an employee. Go to the HR.

I am?

I'm employed?

Yeah, I have the signatures. Come to me for the paperwork.

Thank you.

Come in.

Thanks, Leader.

Why?

I'm officially hired.

(Lin Tuo)

Oh yeah?

I thought you wouldn't sign.

Because you offended someone?

How do you become a designer if you dare not

speak your mind?

Do your job as an official employee.

Make some proposals for the next month.

Okay.

What are you waiting for?

A glass of champagne?

No, thank you, Leader. I'll get back to work.

Call me if you need more latte.

♪Like the breeze on a tree♪

Yes!

♪Every day, every moment feels like something new♪

♪All the stars in the sky♪

♪They are shining upon your eyes♪

♪Am I dreaming, I don't know if this is true♪

♪Shu bi di bob du wa♪

It's okay. Let me.

Let's unpack.

Let's do it.

Let's split up.

Okay.

♪We're gonna take it slow♪

♪So step by step, I'll keep your pace♪

♪Oh let me be the one♪

♪Baby I just wanna give you my heart♪

♪I wanna know what's on your mind♪

♪Cause I think of you and I♪

♪I'm wondering all night♪

♪Oh how the time flies♪

♪You're my melatonin♪

♪Every day I'm dreaming♪

One, two, three, go. Okay.

Put it down.

It's been a long day.

I'm tired.

Reward me.

With what?

♪From fairy tales to wonderland♪

♪No matter where you go♪

That's it?

That's it.

Let me reward you then.

With what?

♪Baby I just wanna give you my heart♪

♪Where have you been, in all these years♪

♪I've waited all my life for you♪

♪I just want you to know that I'll be true♪

♪Girl I promise I'll give all my love to you♪

Lin Tuo, go ahead.

Okay.

(Plan One)

I prepared four plans this time,

targeting different apartments,

focusing on living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms,

and balconies. Let's start with the living room.

Here's my first plan.

Here, I adopted a Chinese style.

Why would you do that?

My career is picking up and you're leaving?

We have so many orders for the pastries.

Why open a physical store?

You know how pricy it is with the rent and employees?

It's going to be costly.

Why don't you invest in me and work with me?

Look at me. Do I look like a streamer?

That's what you like. I don't like it.

We're just making money. It doesn't matter.

Yeah, I did want to make money.

I wanted to pay the mortgage and renovate the apartment.

But now I want to make money

by doing something I like.

Look at Lin Tuo.

He decided to be a designer as a freshman.

And it hasn't changed after all these years. Isn't that cool?

What a sudden change. Aren't you going to get by?

I changed my mind, okay?

How about this? Let's do it together.

Find a place and open your cafe.

Spare me some space as my livestream studio.

We can share the rent.

And we can help each other out. It's a win-win.

Alright, we'll count on ourselves.

Make money.

Build a career.

So deal?

Deal!

♪The moment we meet♪

♪It feels like I'm electrified♪

♪Your face, oh, my God♪

♪That's what my Mr. Right looks like♪

♪What do I do? I fall for you♪

♪Happiness comes unexpectedly♪

♪Cupid's arrow♪

♪Makes everything indescribably wonderful♪

♪The stars blink as if confessing love♪

♪You seem to walk right out of the light♪

♪My heart beats so wildly♪

♪I'm secretly rewinding my memories♪

♪Oh my♪

♪Oh my♪

♪My heart beats so wildly♪

♪I'm secretly rewinding my memories♪

♪It's love, love♪

♪Why do I feel I'm on cloud nine♪

♪Why do I feel I'm on cloud nine♪

♪So happy that even insomnia is alright♪

♪So happy that even insomnia is alright♪

♪Walk with you all night long in my mind♪

♪Walk with you all night long in my mind♪

♪So this is what love feels like♪