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I'll definitely ask for tips

on how to raise a scholar.

Actually, you won't need to come here.

I mean,

you've already played along with me today.

It's enough trouble.

It's no trouble.

I have nothing to do anyway.

If my parents look for you later,

just say you're busy or on a business trip.

Got it.

We agreed it's just an act, right?

I worry

you'll take it seriously.

That won't happen.

I provide professional acting services,

a flexible schedule,

excellent service, and affordable prices,

cheaper than extras outside the Beijing Film Studio.

Alright, that's fine then.

What's this?

Even extras need to spend money on props.

Take it.

Is it a real person?

No.

No?

An adult?

No.

Japanese?

Yes.

Crayon Shin-chan.

How did you know?

That was quick.

My turn, my turn.

Alright.

It's me.

How did you know?

Your heart only has me.

So, guess what

I want to do next.

What are you doing?

Aren't you at Bai Xiaohe's house?

I can't stay at their place.

This is my boyfriend,

Eric.

Hi, I'm Eric.

What's your name on the household register?

Zhuang Guodong.

You brought my sister back?

What car do you drive?

I didn't drive.

We took a taxi.

You took a taxi back?

I'll be going now.

Okay, go ahead.

Mr. Huang, I'm leaving.

Wait a moment.

I'll give you a ride.

- Just a short drive. Let's go. - No need.

What are you doing?

Do you think I don't recognize him with different clothes?

Isn't that the one in the blue shirt?

What's wrong?

Who said she was heartbroken last week?

You even smashed your phone.

So you only changed your phone, not the person.

Mind your own business.

Using me and then discarding me, right?

When you needed me, I was your advisor.

- Now... - Now I've got him.

I don't need you anymore.

No, no.

I need to know the place.

In case you go missing,

I'll know where to find you.

Get in the car. I'll drive you.

What are you doing?

Come on.

Are you both going to sit in the back?

Am I your driver?

Then I'll sit in the front with Mr. Huang.

You don't look much younger than me.

How come you don't have a car?

How about a driver's license?

You don't have one either?

I have a license.

I just returned from abroad last year,

so I haven't thought about buying a car.

Oh, a returnee.

No wonder the perfume is all over you.

After this ride with you,

I won't need air fresheners in my car for half a month.

Huang Zhenhua.

He's joking with me.

If you like it,

I'll give you a bottle.

I don't use it.

I use Six God.

Never heard of Six God, huh?

Yes, I have.

(1 new message)

(From Huang Yimei: My brother likes basketball)

(and works in architecture. You handle it.)

Zhenhua,

I need to use the bathroom.

Why are you so troublesome?

Hold it in.

- You insisted on coming. - Are you okay?

There's a gas station over there.

(Restroom)

I'll buy some drinks.

(Restroom)

Thanks.

No problem.

What did you take her to eat?

What's taking her so long?

Why is there nothing wrong with you?

Nothing special.

Maybe she caught a chill.

Not bad.

I don't believe it.

I was the star player on the school team.

This can's grip is off.

You must've gotten lucky earlier.

I also played on the school team.

What position?

Guard.

And you?

Forward.

With your height, a forward?

What's wrong with my height?

Muggsy Bogues is 1.6 meters tall.

Earl Boykins is 1.65.

They both played in the NBA.

Spud Webb is 1.69 meters tall

and won the 1986

NBA Slam Dunk Contest.

I'm 1.8 meters tall.

Why can't I play forward?

Besides,

you're not

much taller than me.

That's it.

Touched the top of the flag, huh?

Don't trip.

I'm wearing dress shoes.

They don't have any bounce.

The shoes are the problem.

Impressive.

Do you still play?

Yes, once or twice a month,

with high school friends.

It's hard to get people together now.

If you want to play,

help us fill out the team next time.

Sure, give me your number.

Call me next time you play.

Okay, my phone's in the car.

Call me.

- 139. - 139.

6676.

312.

Got it.

Save it.

I'll call him now to set up a game.

Not today, I didn't bring my shoes.

I happen to have a friend

who owns a sneaker store,

with lots of retro styles.

- Plenty of options? - Tons.

And all sizes?

All sizes.

Send me the address, and I'll visit later.

Next time, I'll go with you.

I can get a discount.

A discount too?

Of course.

Let's not wait.

Let's go today.

Now?

- I'll call him first. - Let's go, let's go.

You know

a lot of people.

It's hard to buy those shoes now.

Wait for me!

Rosie! Rosie!

Are you crazy?

What were you thinking?

- You forgot about me? - Sorry, sorry.

Unbelievable.

What kind of brother are you?

- What were you doing? - I was careless, sorry.

I was wrong.

And you.

- The conversation was... - What were you thinking?

It was too engaging.

About what? Tell me, tell me.

Where were we?

Where to?

Rosie told me you're an architect.

I think architects are amazing.

I once visited

the Loretto Chapel in New Mexico.

Its spiral staircase

just spirals up.

At that time, building such a staircase

is incredible.

They say no one knows

how it was built even now.

You've been there?

Its spatial stress is quite complex,

like a spring.

There's always a state

where tension and pressure are balanced.

It was challenging to build then,

but not that difficult.

It just started with a support,

which was removed after it was built.

It's not as mysterious as they say.

Huang, you explained it from a professional angle.

I learned something new.

But speaking of architectural marvels,

China's structures are more impressive.

So many grand palaces,

using mortise and tenon joints,

were built like stacking blocks,

layer by layer.

I'll get you some books.

You often hold exhibitions, right?

You can promote Chinese architectural achievements more.

Sure.

We recently had a project idea

about building cities with pixel blocks.

Huang, if you have time,

come and guide us.

No problem. It's like playing with LEGO.

No big deal, I'm not bragging.

I could do it with my toes.

Great, it's settled then.

Settled, settled. I promise.

It's here, right?

Thanks.

Next time we fish, I'll call you.

Next time we play basketball, I'll call you.

Settled.

Are you guys planning a date?

Not bad.

Wasn't the gas station scene a bit much?

I designed it that way.

What am I here for?

Hello?

Uncle Bai?

I'm at work.

Uncle Bai, this way.

Why not use the meeting room?

It's more spacious.

I'm not here for a meeting.

Using your meeting room isn't suitable.

Let's go to your office.

Sure.

The one inside.

Yuan Zheng,

make two cups of tea for me.

Who is it?

Bai Xiaohe's dad.

Uncle Bai, please sit.

Business secrets.

Please take a seat.

- Careful, it's hot. - Thank you.

Boss, your tea.

Boss, do you need me to order lunch for you?

By the way, Uncle Bai,

I have a meeting this afternoon,

so I can't take you out for lunch.

You'll have to settle for a boxed lunch with me.

Great.

I've been wanting to try your work lunch.

Okay, Boss.

I'll order two servings.

If there's nothing else, I'll be going.

Boss.

Please have some tea.

Uncle Bai,

don't listen to him calling me that.

I'm not any kind of boss.

I'm just a small department manager.

Have some tea.

How is it?

Tastes good.

It's an eight-yuan meal.

Last month it was two meats and one vegetable.

This month it's one meat and two vegetables.

Meat prices must have gone up.

You seem to know a lot.

I don't know how much I carry in my wallet.

But when budgeting and quoting,

I scrutinize every expense, even for office supplies and meals,

like a miser.

As a manager, you have to do that.

You have to spend some time and effort

on things unrelated to the profession.

The higher you go,

the more you focus on people and money.

You still have time

for design now,

so it means your position isn't high enough.

There's room for promotion.

I just love architectural design.

I love creative work.

Leading a team of fewer than ten people,

designing, visiting sites, getting scolded by clients,

and revising drafts repeatedly.

But when a project is finished,

I feel a great sense of accomplishment.

If I had a higher position,

it would mean

more meetings and socializing,

less actual work.

I'd rather

stay in this role until retirement.

Does that sound

unambitious?

Everyone has their own path.

You're not wrong.

Who says the goal in the workplace

is always to climb up?

If you can do the work you love

and are good at,

that's true happiness.

Do you, a successful entrepreneur,

really agree

with this small-contentment mindset?

I succeeded

because I did

what I love and am good at.

Uncle Bai,

you've taught me a profound lesson,

and I only treated you to a boxed lunch.

Sorry about that.

It was a spontaneous visit.

I had some business nearby

and remembered you worked here.

How's it going?

How's work lately?

Not bad. I have two projects

that will keep me busy for over two months.

Here's the thing.

My wife and I are planning a trip to Guangxi,

but Xiaohe won't take leave.

So, I'd like to invite you to come along.

If you go,

she can't refuse.

Me? Go with you?

We're leaving next week.

If you can arrange your work,

I hope we can use this chance

to get to know each other.

Of course,

you don't need to accompany us the whole time.

Just a few days.

And if you lose income

because of the leave,

we can cover that part.

No, no, no. I have annual leave.

I have annual leave.

Do you agree?

I'm going.

Let's eat.

This is good.

Eat more if you like it.

Uncle Bai,

well...

What?

Nothing, I'll request leave later.

Right on time. Great.

Let's go.

Where to?

Who's that? Quite handsome.

- Alright. - If it's your treat, I'll go.

Don't be late tomorrow.

I'll go my own way then.

Eric,

why are you here?

To pick up my girlfriend from work.

Bye.

Open the door.

Open the door.

I don't have the key.

Who says so?

From now on, you open the door yourself.

Starting now,

you are the lady of this room.

Aren't you afraid I'll snoop through your stuff

when you're not around?

I have no secrets

from you.

Look, his face is kind of long

and round.

Yes.

Mom,

why do you still keep this?

It's creepy at home.

Look for what you need. Don't throw my stuff around.

What was I looking for?

A hiking bag.

A hiking bag.

You're going on a family trip,

but we haven't even met Bai Xiaohe in person.

Listen to you.

I'm going on a trip,

not moving in.

When we get back,

I'll have Bai Xiaohe properly visit you.

We also want to see

what the rich lady who likes you looks like.

Didn't you introduce her to me?

I had no idea they were so wealthy.

Professor Liang didn't mention it.

Once you enter a rich family, it's like a deep sea.

Can't you be like normal parents

and have blind confidence in your son?

Right, right. Everyone has their fate.

Survival of the fittest.

If you put it that way,

I'll definitely marry her.

Four things in total.

Feel free to call me anytime if you have any questions.

Alright, here.

When are you leaving?

Does it matter to you?

Just make sure you keep your father-in-law company.

They just need one more person for their trip.

Don't let me down.

Don't worry.

Xiaohe?

I'm sorry.

I just found out that my dad came to see you.

It's okay.

Your dad asked

if I could join you all for a trip to Guangxi.

You don't have to go.

Just tell him you have to work or travel for business.

Find any excuse to get out of it.

No need.

I actually want to relax too.

I've never been to Guangxi.

I'm looking forward to it.

Does your family go on a trip together every year?

That's a nice tradition.

Hello?

I'll let you get back to work.

I can see so far through it.

Xiaohe,

why are you here?

- I... - You came just in time.

Look, I'm packing up.

Check if there's anything missing.

I prepared walkie-talkies

so that if anyone gets lost,

we can stay in touch.

And I brought some folding stools.

If you or your parents get tired,

you can rest

anytime and anywhere.

I also have

a first-aid kit and binoculars.

And this

inflatable neck pillow,

in case anyone has neck pain.

Come and have a seat.

Are you thirsty?

I'll make you some tea.

No need.

I'll leave after I tell you something.

Have you eaten?

What do you want to eat?

There's a restaurant downstairs.

We can order delivery.

I'm not hungry.

I came to tell you...

What do you want to eat?

No need to rush.

Don't go on this trip.

Do you still have feelings for me?

I thought it would be simple.

I thought if we cleared things up,

we could be friends

and put on a show for our parents.

But I can tell you still have feelings for me.

If I pretend I don't know

and keep letting you act with me,

I'd be using you.

My parents really like you,

or my dad

wouldn't have visited you at work.

Parents tend to like someone like me.

So, it's not fair to them either.

If you come on this trip,

my dad will like you even more,

and he'll find out it's all for nothing.

Sorry, I didn't think this through.

Sorry.

Su.

Ms. Su.

- Good morning, Ms. Su. - Good morning.

Bye.

Thank you.

Have you signed the rental contract

for Sky Gallery?

Yes, I sent it out yesterday.

Remember to keep personal matters

outside the company.

Ms. Jiang,

you wanted to see me?

I wanted to see your boyfriend.

I'm sorry.

I'll make sure he doesn't come to the office again.

Mr. Teng will come to Beijing in a few days

for the Fengcai International auction.

It coincides with the opening ceremony of our exhibition.

I want to invite him.

Can Eric talk to him

and arrange some time for us?

Ms. Jiang, I'm no longer on the project team.

I have no work contact with Eric.

Do you need to discuss this at work?

Ask him during your dates.

I don't want to leverage our relationship

to make Eric do things outside his job.

He was just Mr. Teng's assistant

during his studies in France.

He has no influence

over a big collector like Mr. Teng.

And Fengcai is our competitor.

Doing this

might offend them.

But I can get you Mr. Teng's contact info.

Who do you think you are?

He is both your boyfriend

and a resource.

How can a smart girl like you

be so foolish when it comes to love?

Let me tell you.

I've had many relationships,

and most men

ring more side effects

than side benefits.

While Eric is still useful,

hold onto him.

Work is work, and love is love.

I won't let my relationship affect my job,

but please, Ms. Jiang,

don't ask me to use my relationship for work.

If he can't do this for you,

is it really love?

If he doesn't love you enough,

what's the value of this relationship?

What value?

What return are you getting?

Why should I get a return?

Huang Yimei,

as someone with experience,

let me remind you.

Your looks, education, and taste

are excellent,

but these advantages

aren't just for romantic relationships.

Fate has favored you with advantages,

but if you don't use them wisely,

you might waste them.

I don't see it that way.

Those advantages

aren't for cheating at work.

Love and work

use different currencies.

Relationships aren't

about equal exchanges.

I just know the person I love loves me back,

and that's the best return for me.

Still not off work?

Waiting for your boyfriend?

I won't let him pick me up again.

Because of what Tina said?

Did you tell Tina

that Eric and I are dating?

You two practically announced it yourselves.

You don't need me to tell her.

Let me tell you.

No one else here would dare talk to Tina like that.

Her request is unreasonable.

Do you know?

She almost asked me to seduce Eric.

The term "by any means necessary"

is not derogatory in Tina's vocabulary.

In her view, as long as it's not illegal,

ability trumps rules.

You seem to know Ms. Jiang very well.

Have you worked for her for a long time?

I was brought over by her

from the previous company.

I joined her right after graduation.

She's sort of my mentor in the workplace.

The first boss one encounters in the workplace

often shapes one's professional style.

But your styles don't seem alike.

That's because you don't know

what we've sacrificed for work.

If I had to choose, I'd still choose love.

You can always find another job if you lose one.

But if you lose love...

Do you think we're acting in a romantic drama?

You're just too young.

Aren't you supposed to go on a trip?

Get in the car first.

When we get home,

don't spill the beans to Mom and Dad,

so they won't ask too many questions.

Is it hopeless now?

There's not even a glimmer of hope.

The seed of hope has been uprooted.

How do you think she did it?

Her ex already has a new girlfriend,

yet she's still devoted to him.

I'm not bad, right?

And my feelings

for her are genuine.

Why can't I move her?

Didn't they say that a girl

would accept a guy because she's moved?

I'm not asking her to love me right now.

But why doesn't she even accept my kindness?

She got food poisoning

and just recovered from gastroenteritis.

Can she handle

your heavy and spicy hotpot?

Your theory of gluttony

is a bit cliché,

but it does make sense.

I'm fine.

I'm fine.

It isn't my first time in love. I'm fine.

It's your first heartbreak.

Who said that? I've been dumped before.

You always played it down before.

This time,

it's different.

Is it possible that the ones before

were just right, compatible,

and only with Bai Xiaohe,

there's attraction?

Put it under the sun?

Yes.

Tastes differently.

Exactly.

- Good at cooking. - All your favorites.

Dig in.

I have something to announce.

What is it?

I have a boyfriend now.