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'It Is But Only a Goodbye' - Victoria Song

♫ The arc of time, ♫

♫ it has marked out the boundaries ♫

♫ A hasty farewell, ♫

♫ brings endless thoughts of good times ♫

♫ Lets me escape and indulge in an unfamiliar time without you ♫

♫ It is but only a goodbye ♫

♫ It is but only a reunion ♫

♫ The changes after leaving you, I try to mention only in passing ♫

♫ Then I try to explain to myself over and over, the sacrifices I've made once upon a time ♫

[Almost Lover]

[Episode 23]

I say, Hui'er, are you planning to be a lounge singer here for the rest of your life?

Earning money from casual work, is it interesting?

- You tired of me? You want to change me out?
- Don't overthink. Of course not.

I think you young lady is quite talented.

Your talent is buried here.

Can you say that I'm underusing my talent here?

- You are joking.
- No, no, no. Think about it.

Bye, Brother Hao.

Brother Hao is right.

How long are you planning on doing this gig?

Singing and earning money.

You're jealous about my comfortable life, right?

You're so funny. How much money can you make from this?

Enough for me to spend.

Yes. If you don't have enough money to spend, you still have me.

You also have me, right?

Yay, I'm so happy. Today I got my salary.

My treat.

Just so happens that you're nominated from the Annual News Personality.

- Both of you order whatever you want.
- I should be treating.

Don't snatch from me.

How about this? Annual News Personality, right?

Does she deserve to eat three meals consecutively?

Today I treat. Tomorrow you treat.

You treat the day after tomorrow. Let's go eat.

Sui Mingwei, help me to bring the guitar.

She arranged it well.

Despicable.

Play mind games with the elderly who lonely.

I don't understand. He is always beclouded by his own interests.

- In the past, was I blind not to notice it or he suddenly became like this?
- It's good like this, too.

You can also let go of love in the past and concentrate on upholding justice.

Were they interested in the old folks home's information that we presented?

Nobody contacted me.

I reckon after Old Sun made a fuss,

everybody wait and see.

These two groups are amazing enough.

One side is racing against time to chase people out .

One side would rather fake illness and be hospitalized than leave.

Why?

Old Sun is going to Lizhen. He's moving out tonight.

You must come back often to see us.

- Old Sun.
- You must come back often.
- You forgot to take your baby under your bed.

In a person lifetime,

it doesn't matter if there are gold and silver treasures or pots and pans, they can't be taken away.

Only this bottle of good wine,

I have to drink it before I die.

Old Sun, how did you become the first person to leave?

Didn't I make a fuss in the hospital?

- My nephew gave me a scolding. I originally prepared to fight all the way.
- Yes.

But my nephew's wife is pregnant.

I'll find a place where I will not cause trouble to them and stay there.

One bed, one room, I can see small baby at the same time.

- My life is complete.
- Yes, yes.

Family joy. Family joy.

- Yes, yes.
- You said it right.

- If you go on like this, it will reach the family members.
- Yes.

Wouldn't it cause trouble to the children?

It's written on the information sheet.

Is Lizhen more expensive than Qiangshan by ¥500?

- It's expensive.
- They have reduced the price.

It's the same as ours.

That's great. I'll go and take a look.

I'll continue to be your companion.

I'll go first.

- I'll stay for two days and see how is it. If it's good, let's go together.
- Okay.

Old Wang. You must go, too. One moment you are lucid and the next you're muddled.

When the time comes, I can still help you.

Old Sun, I'm not muddled today, right?

Not muddled. That's interesting.

There will always be a farewell. Everybody please go back.

- Drink less wine.
- Yes, yes.

You must come back and see us.

Director Xiao, these two design plans are designed according your request.

Okay.

Director Xiao, this closet is taking up space in the drawing now. It's too big.

- Remove this.
- Director Xiao.

- There's a difference like this.
- Director Xiao, once Old Sun signed it, a lot of the elderly are giving in.

Two signed just now.

But we are spending a lot money to compensate the price difference for each person every month.

It turns out that Director Xiao is expert behind this.

He is not considered to be the expert.

Old Sun changed his mind immediately. But his family members were not willing to pay the additional ¥500.

Director Xiao encouraged at the back.

Tell them, those who are willing to leave before the day of severance,

compensate an additional ¥3000 for all of them.
- Okay, no problem.

Strike while the iron is hot.

Lin Zong.

Do you think I'm like Zhao Mingxuan?

What are you talking about?

There's someone who said this about me.

Perhaps she said it right.

Who?

He Xiaoran?

Don't joke.

Does President Zhao do good things secretly?

By the way, that day I was doing something at the radio station opposite us.

I saw that their Annual Reporter Award Ceremony

will be held the day after tomorrow. He Xiaoran is on the nomination list.

She's really getting better and better.

She is a little bit like a war correspondent.

Jifeng Hotel wants to change its fragrance. Your company was the first that I thought of.

You have to give me a friends and family discount.

I'm only responsible for home fragrance retail now.

Doesn't your company only work with hotels?

Since when did you start doing retail.

Regardless, you came to the wrong person.

How has Xiaoran been? She hasn't come to Jifeng Hotel recently

I have some news to tell her.

There's no need to tell her if it's regarding him

A qualified ex-boyfriend should be long gone

and never show up again

That's basically all

Finally, I secured a deal with Qingshan hotel

I will be meeting them with samples soon

I want Xiao Wei (Mingwe) to work with Qingshan hotel.

Xiao Wei?

Isn't he still working on retail?

This corporate deal might be too challenging for him.

Fei, you've been working with all the big companies for all these years. Let other people work on some too.

Let these young people try it out.

I told you, I don't want to do it

Also, stay away from the deal with Qingshan Hotel

- Why?
- Did you not watch the news?

But President Xiao handled the situation quite well

He turned the crisis into publicity.

Xiao Wei, the research you're doing for retail is using the company's money

I won't talk about your profits for now.

But you should at least be able to become self-sufficient

You'll waste months trying to clinch Qingshan.

What do you mean I didn't make money

Yesterday, I just introduced two possible projects with nursing homes to Fei

Xiao Wei, I was just helping you make connections

Even with those two combined, we won't meet our acquisition threshold

If your retail kicks off, you can have all of that back.

Son, mom's telling you

Men should always have career

Or else nobody will like them <3

understand?

[Lizhen Nursing Home]

Old Sun, what's wrong

Xiaoran

Are you going to the hospital? We can go together

You're not working today?

I'm expanding our business

Let's go

You're He Xiaoran?

I was looking at photos of the reporters of the year

You're in it?

- Hi, is there anything I can help you with?
- What the hell is that place you recommended?

My uncle was hospitalized the first day he arrived

Let me give you a gift

- What are you doing?
- None of your business

Stop!

- Who is that?
- He has no morals.

- What he did is too extreme.

Xiaoran are you okay?

Hi, nurse. How's the patient inside doing?

Who are you to the patient?

Family.

Heart attack. It was almost too late.

How irresponsible of you.

Did you ignore him after sending him to a nursing home?

He's being hospitalized,

but you didn't come and take care of him. What's going on?

It's our fault.

Can we go in and take a look now?

The patient just fell asleep. Which of you is coming with me to pay the medical bills?

Has nobody from Lizhen Nursing Home come here?

Lizhen said that the hospital service agreement specifies in black and white about the explicit care process

that they are not responsible for any medical bills when he's sick and hospitalized. It's a release of liability.

Someone came over this morning, saying he was the patient's nephew.

He left after taking a look at him.

Are you all a family?

Why don't you stay here with grandpa? I'll follow you and pay the bills. Where do I pay them?

Come with me.

[Wusu Shenghe Hospital]

Sui,

do you think Old Sun really had a heart attack because of me?

He's old. With a sudden move to a new home,

he surely couldn't get used to it.

Don't take nonsense to heart.

It has nothing to do with you.

Why don't you go back and change?

I'm good. I'll keep you company for a little while.

Aunties, let me help you out.

He Xiaoran,

are you showing off your achievement in front of the company building since it's not enough to see it on the screen?

What a great method! Very noticeable. Everyone who walks by won't miss it.

Let's go.

Thank you.

I bet she's so mad

that she doesn't know how to vent her anger. There are many people like her.

I'm thinking if I could've stopped it from happening

if I'd done something more or less.

Actually, being a journalist is all about doing justice.

But there's a limit to every job.

You can't get yourself involved in or be responsible for everything.

Of course, it's difficult to figure out where the limit is,

but personally,

I think you're good as long as you do your best and have no regrets.

Did you call me? What are you doing?

[Wusu Shenghe Hospital]

I've asked the director. Your uncle had a heart attack and broke a bottle of good wine.

It's too hard to find that particular year,

so I could only buy two. Give them to him when he's out of the hospital.

Okay.

Also, this has nothing to do with Journalist He.

Can you stop contacting her? Contact me if you need anything.

Do you want to solve it with only these two bottles of wine?

I'll tell you what, no way.

If my uncle really can't recover, I'm going to blame it on Journalist He.

It's not going to end well for all of us.

What are you doing?

Where's Sui?

Didn't he say he'd have dinner with us for three days in a row? Where's he?

Did he not come back with you?

I'll make a phone call now.

Hello? Who's this?

Hello, Mr. Pan. I'm He Xiaoran.

Oh...

Well,

I'd like to talk about your uncle.

If you have trouble paying the medical pills, I can actually–

No, no, no. Don't do it. You... I was too impulsive that day.

Also, just consider this matter solved, okay?

Don't... Don't ask your friend to contact me again.

Come on! Here's fancy spicy stir-fried seafood.

The claws are good. Try it.

What did you do this afternoon?

I changed.

Did you get hurt just by changing your clothes?

You contacted Mr. Pan, didn't you?

You're best at causing trouble.

No. Did you know how mean his grandson is?

I think he wants to make money off of his uncle for his kids.

Don't talk nonsense. I just called him.

He said to consider this matter solved. He was impulsive today too.

Solved?

Where's our medical kit?

You're eating the crab's legs because you broke its claws, right?

Don't...

You're unbelievable.

You really don't waste anything. You're using them before they expire.

Your hand.

It hurts!

- You never learn from your mistakes.
- Be gentle. Be gentle.

[Yunlan Jifeng Hotel]

The negotiation with Mr. Pan is done.

Thank you.

You spent your money right, but I wonder if He Xiaoran remembers your good deeds.

It has nothing to do with her.

Peaceful dismissal is critical to the hotel's future reputation.

Sure, whatever you say is right.

Organic solvents have been delivered. I've had someone handle it.

You should go back and rest since you're meeting suppliers tomorrow morning.

Okay.

- I'll go back now.
- Okay.

Hello?

Everything goes according to plan.

It's just that... someone I don't want to get involved is now involved.

Okay.

[Wusu Shenghe Hospital]

Mrs. Pan, my surname is He, and I'm here to visit Old Sun.

You're Journalist He, right?

How's Old Sun doing today?

The doctor said that his condition had stabilized

and he was doing good. He'll be discharged from the hospital in two days.

Qingshan had someone come over to pay the bills and give us three more months of compensation.

Someone from Qingshan?

Yes, someone with the surname Lin.

He seemed genuine. He brought us a lot of things and asked us not to give you a hard time.

These are the proposals written by four suppliers who wish to work with us.

Smell them and see which one you like.

Pick a few for now. We'll meet the people in charge when we can go downstairs.

You like this scent? This is from Sui Mingwei's company.

- Are they here?
- They are.

Let's meet them.

When did the paint get removed?

Jifeng employees took care of it last night.

You're back!

I was worried you wouldn't be able to make the awards ceremony.

How's it going? Have you finished your business?

Look, now that the paint has been removed, just go in and get your award.

Come on in.

Just before I came up here, I took a glance of your WeChat Moments on her phone.
[Newsmaker of the year nomination]

You must be kidding, Chief Zhang. What's the point of blocking you?

You blocked me because you wanted to rant about your interview being rejected, your draft being declined,

being unable to take days off and having to work all day long every day.

Qingshan had someone come over to pay the bills and give us three more months of compensation.

When did the paint get removed?

Jifeng employees took care of it last night.

Let's give our most outstanding journalist

the news of the year award.

- Great!
- Great!

The award goes to He Xiaoran.

- Xiaoran.
- Time for you to receive the award.

Xiao He, congratulations.

Thank you, Chief Zhang.

Although you haven't been a journalist for a long time, you truly care about morality

and write excellent articles.

As an outstanding journalist,

you also never stop writing.

Chief Zhang is quoting from the posts he's seen again.

Well said!

Keep working hard.

Sister Lili,

something just crossed my mind and I want to go out. Can you bring this back for me?

Of course.

Okay, thank you.

Xiao Shangqi,

you contacted Mr. Pan and had someone remove the paint.

Uh-huh.

Why?

What answer do you want?

Everything I've done is for the elderly people at Qingshan, which has nothing to do with you at all.

Also, I should seek the truth and be righteous as a journalist. Even if there are consequences,

I should take them. I don't need your insincere help.

Insincere.

He Xiaoran, you think too much.

If it wasn't for you, the dismissal wouldn't have been smooth.

Think of it as a gift to show my gratitude.

Also, I told you not to get involved, but you didn't listen.

Then you caused yourself trouble.

Actually, the problems after transforming it can be solved with money.

What you can help them with isn't necessarily more than what I can.

- Do you know that you're getting more–
- I know what you want to say.

I'm becoming like Zhao Mingxuan, right?

What does it have to do with you?

Xiaoran,

what are you doing?

Nothing. Just embarrassing myself.

Why did you come over?

Exactly.

Why did you come out here instead of staying in the fragrance factory?

Xixi Fragrance will definitely not work with Xiao's company as they don't deserve it.

Can your opinion influence the fragrance factory?

That's my factory.

The no. 3 fragrance that your factory sent us for selection was especially nice.

I'll get in touch with Ms. Fan Xixi directly.

Unfortunately, that's the fragrance I created in online retail.

If I don't change my mind, you can't get your hands on the formula

because I made it specially for He Xiaoran.

Xiaoran, do you still get in touch with Director Xiao for anything besides work?

Xiaoran, Lili, come with me.

Okay.

Report?

What's going on?

[#Collusion between enterprises and media knows no limits. Journalist accepted plenty of bribes]

[Report Letter
Person reported: He Xiaoran]

Chief Zhang, the information is fake.

I've never added Lizhen Nursing Home's account on WeChat

or accepted Lizhen's bribes

to get rid of the elderly people for Qingshan.

Whether it's true or not,

the station has initiated the internal investigation process according to the policy.

You're suspended for now. Just wait for our notification.

Does it mean that once someone spreads fake information to frame a journalist,

the journalist must be suspended for investigation?

When people don't trust us, do you also not trust us?

What's your relationship with Xiao Shangqi, the buyer for Qingshan?

Chief Zhang, I know about it.

Lili, as her direct manager,

you should be responsible if they find out anything.

Take He Xiaoran off the promotion of the newsmaker of the year.

We'll talk about it when the investigation is over.

Also, let everyone know

about this so that they can take it as a warning.

Chief Zhang, I take consequences for what I've done.

Also, I did this just to help the elderly people.

I have a clear conscience. As for Xiao Shangqi, we know each other,

but that doesn't affect the impartiality of my reports.

- I'm going back to work.
- You...

Xiaoran, Xiaoran,

don't worry.

Go home first. Sort out the whole thing and submit a report to the investigation team.

[Newsmaker of the year nomination
He Xiaoran]

[Trending Now
1. Dishonest journalist and unscrupulous businessman put on an act]

Director Xiao, did you see the top searches? The newest one says, "Collusion between enterprises and media knows no limits.

The journalist who used to have a conscience accepted bribes from both sides to get rid of the elderly people for Qingshan."

This piece of fake news totally framed you and He Xiaoran.

The content and the speed of the spread don't look like it was spread by the people.

It came quite quickly.

What came?

Let's go to Qingshan.

Call the PR and preparation teams to come with us too.

Damangshan is a future core development zone in Wusu.

Deju is very optimistic about the future development prospects here.

We invited all of you here today

because we wanted to establish a Damangshan hotel alliance,

where from construction to future operation,

we can create our own system

and a good competitive environment together.

Also, I believe you all can see

that the current leader of Jifeng, Xiao Shangqi,

used some negative news

to promote his Qingshan project.

I find this method outrageous.

We should boycott him together.

You're right.

They haven't even opened but have stolen the limelight.

If they get their hands on Damangshan first,

what good will it do us?

I agree.

Great, everyone.

Let's have a toast.

The earliest online post that I can find for now was posted at 4 p.m.

Then it went viral.

We should make an official announcement as soon as possible and explain that it has nothing to do with the journalist.

Manager Li, figure out how it got spread.

I need to think about the first step.

But Director Xiao, shouldn't we make an announcement to defend ourselves?

The dismissal was part of the process and the compensation was based on humanitarianism.

Lizhen caused the problem, so we should turn the public opinion to their care.

Take the journalist off this first.

Then our battle is going to last a while as it will affect the dismissal date from now on.

Director Xiao,

Director Wang is here.

Director Xiao,

can I have a word with you?

You want to breach the contract?

No,

I mean, let's put aside our contract for now.

Wait till this matter is solved,

otherwise they're going to blame me soon

and my business in Wusu will be difficult.

What's more, the dismissal day is in two days. It's not appropriate to force them to leave now.

Look, let's put this off by the number of days it takes to stop the public opinion, okay?

Director Wang,

has someone got in touch with you?

Who's got in touch with me?

Director Xiao, I've left you to the old men at Qingshan.

Your people are already working there. Nobody's got in touch with me.

I'll take care of the public opinion,

but have you thought twice?

Can you afford the penalty for the breach of contract?

Let's go. He's right over there.

You're overthinking, Director Xiao.

Go.

- Over there. He's there.
- Go. He's right over there.

- Come over now.
- I won't. Who are you?

I'm not leaving.

The bonus? I'm giving it back to you.

No! We don't want the money!

We're giving it back to you!

Keep it safe. We didn't keep any of it.

We vacated it so that you could make money, but Old Sun almost lost his life.

The agreement has been signed.

The agreement is invalid! We didn't know about your intention until we watched the news.

And Journalist He. She claimed to be helping us out,

but who knows where she's sending us?

Just give up on it.

- We're not going! We're not leaving!
- We're not going!

Just give up on it!

We're not going anywhere!

[#Collusion between enterprises and media knows no limits. Journalist accepted plenty of bribes]

Come in.

Why is the news figure of the year sitting in her room alone?

- Let's have barbecue.
- Come on.

I'm not hungry. You guys go ahead.

Xiaoran, no matter what others say, you'll always be the best journalist to me.

Let them investigate. Once the truth is made public, those who slandered you

will hate themselves for being misguided by lies.

But those old folks are exasperating. We should've just let them be.

Exactly. If you have any grievances, rant to us.

You'll feel better letting it out.

Perhaps I've been thinking to highly of myself.

A news report would've been enough, but I insisted on meddling further.

I was too nosy.

This isn't like you.

Exactly. You'll just be waiting for news at home. Isn't it better to have some fun?

All right. We'll leave you alone.

She put in so much effort, but her work ethic was questioned in the end.

Anyone would be pissed off.

We have to help her.

[Severance of the employees at the nursing home will conclude on November 10, followed by construction works.]
Director Xiao, we're clarifying matters to defend ourselves.

Severance is a proper procedure. We're offering money out of goodwill.

Lizhen is the one with issues, so discussions should be turned to their care work.

Single out the journalist first.

If this scuffle drags on, our severance day will be delayed.

Dad.

Am I doing the right thing?

-Hello
-Hello

I'm in Building A1. There is a power outage.

A power outage?

There wasn't any notices about a power outage.

Is your home out of electricity? Do you have an electricity card?

Enter the card number with your mobile phone, and you'll be able to pay the bills immediately.

An electricity card? What if I don't have one?

You'll have to enquire with the power supply bureau.

All right. Thank you.

No problem

[Are you asleep?]

[Where's the formula?]

He was discharged? Do you know where he went?

[Wusu Shenghe Hospital]

Hello, Old Sui. What is it?

Xiaoran, where are you? I'll go over.

I have to speak with her. Call her back later.

Hello. Hello.

You've been suspended from work.

Give me back my phone.

Journalist He, we're on the same boat now.

You want the truth and so do I.

If we don't clarify matters quickly, the acquisition of Qingshan will be affected too.

What great solution do you have?

Have you eaten?

I'm hungry. Let's chat over a meal.

He already got her suspended from work.

Why can't he spare her?

Sorry, the number you have dialed is unavailable at the moment.

Please try again later.

Let's split the bill. I've transferred you the money.

It's fine.

Old Sun's nephew was bribed.

I suspected that you bribed Mr. Pan.

Once the most stubborn old folks left, the others will be easy to persuade.

I entertained this idea,

but it wasn't me.

Someone else used Old Sun's hospitalization to their benefit.

Who? Zhao Mingxuan?

Both parties are fighting for their interests.

In the end, the elderly, media, and society are caught in this turbulence.

With your current working style,

you just need to shove all responsibility on me and Lizhen, then turn the criticism to commissions.

You aren't receiving any commissions.

How do you know?

I'm well aware how you are.

In just three months, there has been drastic changes.

However, there are things that won't change.

Let's go our separate ways. I'll head to Mr. Pan's workplace for a look.

I've already checked. He has resigned.

That's not all. Old Sun's contact person in Qingshan's system is a war buddy of his.

That person passed away last year.

Journalist He, I know you bear many opinions of me，

but treat this as work. Let's uncover the truth together.

If you need leads, start with Qingshan.

How's that?

That day, it was you?

It can't be fixed, but a kind person is heading back to the city too.

He's willing to tow us back.

I was just helping out.

- Hello, Old Sui.
- Hey.

Where are you?

I'm fine.

What's the matter? Is it something urgent? You called so many times.

Your phone was snatched away. I was worried you got into trouble.

I'm fine. I'm off to investigate something, so I'll call you later.

Xiaoran-

Bros, do me a favor.

Look for Journalist He's past interviewees.

Get them to film a short video.

The food and medicine records are here.

We've reviewed it internally several times. There aren't any problems.

I'll get Public Relations to release this information.

Goodness. There's still the transfer.

They're creating problems out of nothing.

With matters in this state, we're truly helpless. Lizhen won't proceed with this anymore.

Director Xiao, let's end our contract as well.

What contract?

Aren't you guys working together?

Lizhen's fees are higher than Qingshan's. Director Xiao paid for the price difference.

All right, I have to attend a meeting.

I'm just spending money to expedite the relocation.

I know.

There aren't any mistakes with Lizhen's care work. That means we relocated them to a decent spot.

Old Sun's heart attack was a coincidence.

The crux is locating Mr. Pan and finding out who instigated him.

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'Everyone Knows I Love You' - Liu Yuning

♫ My memories have suddenly halted ♫

♫ Is it because I've been missing you for too long? ♫

♫ At that intersection in the past, ♫

♫ there's a lonely person has been waiting all this time ♫

♫ I'm most afraid of the phrase, "We're just friends" ♫

♫ After turning around, there are so many excuses ♫

♫ to turn back the time ♫

♫ I'd run towards that intersection in my memory that I've looked passed for too long ♫

♫ And give back the waiting I owe you in the first place ♫

♫ I want a future of you and I where ♫

♫ neither one of us are drifting alone ♫

♫ If there's a reunion in love, I would want to hold your hand ♫

♫ When I'm by your side, ♫

♫ we will not let go ♫