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That's the problem.

If a couple gives birth
to a child without having any clue at all,

they don't know what they are facing.

They don't know what to prepare.

Isn't that scary?

And you're raising a child.

It'll probably take 18 years.

But it's your spouse
who stays by you, not your kid.

To me,

Ziyan is the one
who will stay by me for life.

So her condition and opinions

are what matters the most to me.

I married her.

Not some baby-making machine.

Of course, having kids and raising kids,

I'm sure I'll do my best

in carrying out my responsibilities.

But don't you think that in the process,

a mother sacrifices the most?

So…

I respect Ziyan's decision completely.

What you say is true.

Mothers have responsibilities.

I raised you and your sister.

Have I not sacrificed?

Ziyan.

If you think that you don't have time

to care for the kids,

I'll take care of them.

Mother.

In recent years,

I've seen the bond

between Zou Ying and Xiaoxin.

Truthfully,

I'm very touched and jealous.

I thought that…

One day,

when I have kids,

I want to be like Zou Ying.

Despite everything,
I will raise them myself.

Because I feel

that kids are not pets.

They need a lot of love

and dedication to nurture.

Mom.

I…

Indeed, a while ago,

I had a bit of a midlife crisis.

I was dissatisfied with life.

I lacked drive

and passion.

I thought that

maybe if I had kids,

life would be different.

But I finally understood.

My ordinary life, albeit plain,

is not something
I can solve by having a baby.

In fact, it could be worse.

I want to thank Ziyan.

Ever since I met her,

I could feel this aura of hers

that wants to live life to the fullest.

My days with her
made me see the light again.

I think you are right.

We are comrades.

You may think that I'm the breadwinner.

But it's actually Ziyan

who uses her passion in life to touch me.

Mom.

Dad.

If you really want what's best for us,

then let us make our own decisions.

When Ziyan is ready,

we will reconsider this matter.

-But this--
-Mom.

Stop overthinking

about carrying on the family name.

Maybe death and old age
will no longer be a thing.

I think Zou Cheng and his wife

have healthy thinking. Truly.

All right.

I think

these kids have their own way of thinking.

Let them decide

how they want to live, okay?

Father.

Mother.

Both of you have worked hard
for your entire life.

Honestly,

I feel your pain.

I think
this is the best time of your life.

Look. You're in good health,

can think clearly,

and have no financial constraints.

It's rare to have

this stage in your life.

Xiaoxin is older now.

He doesn't need you to spend your freedom

to take care of him.

I just received

my first quarter bonus.

I bought my parents

and both of you some travel tickets.

Sanya!

Mother.

When I went

overseas to have fun,

you took care of Zou Cheng.

Mother,

thank you.

There's no need to worry.

Zou Cheng and I are fine now.

Both of us

learned how to take care of ourselves.

So you guys have fun

and have a good time.

Thank you, Ziyan.

Actually, she has been wanting

to go to Sanya.

Her group of friends

shared in their circle

some pictures and travel stories

and it made her bitter.

Says who? I wasn't bitter.

I know.

Grandma feels bitter
because she ate medicine.

All right. Come.

-Let's eat.
-Let's eat.

-Talk later.
-Come.

-Mother.
-Thank you.

It's not bad.

It's almost finished.

It's not quite there yet.

I've made a few adjustments today

and tomorrow, Mr. Wang will take a look.

Hopefully, it'll be done by then.

Actually, the factory
that Xiaoyan introduced

is quite good.

They definitely have the best factory

and a master jeweler.

Them being too great and too famous

is why I don't want them.

Think about it.

They deal with hundreds of thousands

of jewelry customization orders.

They won't bother with our products.

Meanwhile, Mr. Wang

has just started his factory, like me.

I think that, as long as we are skillful,

we will make progress slowly and steadily.

All right.

Hello?

Done for the day?

Yes.

Do you want me to visit and bring supper?

It's all right.

Isn't your department
busy with recruiting?

Go home and rest early.

You have an early meeting tomorrow.

You sure you don't want to eat

kebab?

Zhu Lin, come and join us.

I bought a lot.

-So much.
-Yes.

So much food.

Of course. How's your preparation?

The due date is this weekend.

Everything is within my grasp.

Let me see.

My goodness.

It's gorgeous.

I think the real thing

is better than the drawings.

Try it on.

Okay.

Here.

Perfect fit.

Of course.

This was tailor-made for you.

You're my first client
for a custom-made design.

Right now,

this Venus

belongs to my Mars

and she can never leave.

You've become quite the sweet talker.

I'll eat outside.

Hear no evil, see no evil.

Look, that was embarrassing.

He was looking.

Come, let's eat.

Look at you. You're getting thinner.

Your dark circles are obvious.

I'm okay.

It's nothing a few naps can't heal.

I'm still young.

Quick, eat.

-What are you doing?
-Feed me.

Let me tell you.

Back in college,

I hated couples who fed each other.

I think it's gross.

Humans will eventually turn

into the person they hate, right?

No one's here.

-Quick.
-No.

No!

-Quick.
-Just one mouthful.

Quick.

Eat it yourself.

-Tasty?
-Tasty.

-It's cold now.
-You take a bite too.

No.

-One bite.
-No.

-I'll do it myself.
-Just one bite. Come.

-I'll do it myself.
-Quick, one bite.

There are no napkins outside

I'm here to get some.

Please continue.

You see. He saw us.

Zhu Lin isn't an outsider.

Quick, one bite.

-No.
-One bite.

Quick. Come.

-One bite only.
-Okay, one bite.

That's right.

Seriously.

Wait a minute.

SHEN RUOXIN

Have you arrived home?

Yes, I just got out of the shower.

I want to see this beauty
right out of the shower.

SHEN RUOXIN

I was shocked.

My little heart couldn't take it.

You have to be responsible.

Hello, Mr. Xu.

Is there anything wrong?

I've arrived in Shanghai.

I just want to inform you.

That's great.

With you here, we'll be at ease.

I'll be attending tomorrow's meeting.

I'm calling to inform you in advance.

Tomorrow, dress smart and formal.

I understand, sir.

See you tomorrow.

SHEN RUOXIN

PRETTY

Everybody, our New Energy Department
started from nothing

to rise to this current state.

From mere strategy

to being an operational

independent department.

This can't be realized

without everyone's contribution.

Today, I would like

to heartfully thank everyone.

Also, I want to assure you

that all your efforts will be rewarded.

The future of new energy

is limitless.

Your futures are also limitless.

Let me announce

the board of directors' approval

for personnel appointments.

The New Energy Department
is a stand-alone business line.

I, Xu Minjie, will be the President.

Lisa Fang

as the CEO.

Shen Ruoxin

as the Operations Director.

Zhang Xiaohua as the HR Director.

Mr. Xu, I'll take my leave.

How is it?

Are you satisfied?

Thank you, Mr. Xu
and the company for its recognition.

I will do my best

and not disappoint you.

I believe in my choices.

Follow me.

Do you like it?

Mr. Xu, what is this?

Lisa has prepared this space
for your office as a director.

I think it's a bit cramped but quite cool.

What do you think?

I think it's really lovely.

Thank you, Mr. Xu.

I heard

someone didn't go to Shenzhen

because she's in love.

How's Qi Xiao?

He's doing well.
He's doing jewelry design now.

He participated
in Shangli's design competition.

This weekend is the finals.

That's great.

Qi Xiao is a young talent.

I know some friends
in the design industry.

If needed, you can find me.

Thank you, Mr. Xu.

No need to thank me.

Keep your stuff and prepare to move in.

My office is right there.

Talk to me if you need help.

Okay.

Shen Ruoxin,

do your best.

-Did you wait long?
-No.

While I was waiting,

I bought you some milk tea.

It's the one that's famous online.

No ice. Half sugar.

Plus, boba and coffee jelly.

You know me best.

I have good news to share today.

What a coincidence.

-I also have good news to share.
-You tell me first.

Ruoxin has been promoted

to Operations Director.

She has talked to the new Director
of the Legal Department

to do an internal transfer immediately.

That's great.

-You can finally work with Ruoxin again.
-Yes.

And you?

What's your good news?

Have you received the 50,000?

You're amazing, Su Yang.

Let's not eat hot pot tonight.

Let's have a romantic Western dinner.

What do you think?

Money speaks.

You choose.

-Let's go.
-Let's go.

Come in.

Ms. Shen, there's a delivery for you.

Thank you.

Director Shen.

I've been preparing this gift
for some time.

This meteorite fragment

is a gift from space.

After thousands of light-years,

it finally came to us.

Ever since I met you,

I've always thought

that the universe is so vast.

Humans are a speck of dust

in time and space.

Just a meager change

and I might not be with you

in the same dimension.

Luckily,

I met you in this life.

I wish you every success.

Continue to be a great boss.

Your forever assistant, Qi Xiao.

That is all
for my Stars Bracelet design concept.

Thank you, judges and audience.

For the teachers, are there any questions?

It's 7 minutes and 35 seconds.

Just in time.

As you advised,
I have simplified the first two slides.

It's a design competition.

The design statement
is the most important.

Your stage presentation

and performance were good.

I'll give you 80 marks.

What?

Only 80 marks?

I want more praise.

What else do you want?

Kisses and hugs.

Stop fooling around.

Just now,
for the slide on the design concept,

you have to rehearse it well.

You only have ten minutes.

You can't exceed it.

Have you rehearsed?

I've prepared for it.

Don't worry.

I'm not telling you
because it's a surprise.

Something is fishy.

I'm just not ready yet.

THANK YOU FOR WATCHING

Wait for a bit.

Who is it at this hour?

Thank you.

Here. It just arrived.

I chose this for you

and Zhu Lin adjusted it.

Your suit for tomorrow.

-What do you think?
-My goodness.

Let's see.

This is so grand.

You're going on stage tomorrow.

It should be grand.

It's not bad.

I'm wearing this, but what about you?

You're the star tomorrow.

I'm not important.

No. You're my companion.

We need to be in sync.

Let's choose a dress.

THANK YOU FOR WATCHING

This is good.

It shows your waist.

This is not bad.

This dress defines your collarbone.

And this?

Not this one.

Let's go with this then.

It goes well with your outfit.

Right.

Let me try it on.

You don't need to.

You look good in everything.

It's such a match.

Ruoxin.

I've waited for so long.

Shouldn't we take it to the next step now?

I need to change.

Qi Xiao.

My zipper is not working.

I'm coming!

It's perfect.

You look stunning.

And I'm yours.

You sweet talker.

You don't look nervous.

Nervous?

Of course, I am nervous.

I'm nervous and that's why
I need to disperse my focus.

You're the best.

We will be in the audience
cheering for you.

Ruoxin, we're here.

Ruoxin.

Qi Xiao, I've looked
at all the other finalists' designs.

The best design

is still yours.

Thank you.

I hope today's judges will think the same.

It's almost time.

I'll head backstage and prepare.

Do your best.

Do your best.

Do your best.

Why don't you go in first?

-I'll wait for Ziyan.
-Okay.

There's no seat number on the tickets.

Su Yang and I will grab seats first.

-Okay.
-Let's go.

Ruoxin.

Yutao.

Feifei said she wants to attend,

so I asked Mr. Ma for two tickets.

I remember you.

We had dinner together last time.

Honey said there's an after-party.

Will you join it?

It's an organizer event.

Only the top winners and your honey,

an elite, were invited.

Honey, you're the best.

We'll head in first.

Wish your boyfriend, Qi Xiao,

-good luck in the finals.
-Thank you.

Bye.

Ruoxin, you know that girl?

Yes, she's my old friend's girlfriend.

A rich girl
who has just returned from the UK.

Really?

I took part
in an online finance class before.

I met her at the gatherings.

I think her name

is Xiaofei.

She's an online model.

During the gathering,

she would be around the finance guys,

flirting regularly back and forth.

That's why I remember her.

Really? Is that true?

I'm certain.

She even organized

some kind of celebrity training class

with the girls in our class.

That's why I can't forget her.

Why are you out here?

I was worried you'd be distracted
since it's noisy.

So I came out to tell you

that we've found seats.

-Let's go.
-Wait a minute.

I'm here.

-You came.
-Ziyan, you came.

-I've found seats, let's head inside.
-Let's go.

DAZZLING LIFE

PARADISE ON EARTH

Now, let's welcome

our last contestant,

Mr. Qi Xiao,

with his design, Stars Bracelet.

Please welcome.

Do your best.

MAYBE LOVE IS
THE UNIVERSE'S UNIMAGINABLE MIRACLE.

Dear judges, teachers,

and everyone. Hello.

My name is Qi Xiao.

My design today

is called Stars Bracelet.

My design

is inspired by my love life…

STARS BRACELET

…with my girlfriend.

My girlfriend loves to look at the stars.

So I often thought

that the universe is vast.

The distance between the stars

is so far apart

as they orbit in their own system.

It's just like all of us.

We live our lives

in bustling cities.

Often,

we go around alone

orbiting

in our own system.

Love.

How does it happen?

After I met my girlfriend,

I started to think

that maybe all the physics in the world

can't explain it.

Two clearly different individuals

circling their own tracks.

It's impossible for them to intersect.

But it allows us

to meet

and to love.

To allow yourself to put down your guard

and throw away logic.

Be willing to believe

that love

may be the universe's

unimaginable miracle.

This is my design, Stars Bracelet.

Thank you, everyone.

SIX MONTHS LATER

Come in.

Lisa, you asked for me?

-Sit, Ruoxin.
-Okay.

I called you as I wanted
to know about your work.

Are there any opinions or feedback?

I talked with the Finance Department
about next year's budget.

I've also recently discussed with
the Sales Department about their KPIs.

Everything is going well.

Since the restructuring,

the New Energy Department

has received great support.

Next, for our department,

the most important task

is the upcoming annual new car launch.

I will filter all the proposals first

and then let you decide.

Good.

Ruoxin,

there's something
I really admire about Mr. Xu.

It's his instinct
to find the right people.

After some time working with you,

I agree with what he said.

You are indeed brilliant.

Thank you.

I have good news

and bad news.

Which do you want to hear first?

Bad news first.

The bad news is
I'm going back to headquarters,

maybe by this weekend.

Lisa, this is too sudden.

The duty handover should be

at least next month
after the annual car launch.

This is the headquarters' decision.

Shenzhen has some urgent matters

that I must attend to immediately.

But…

You know our business well.

We are compatible when we work together.

If a new leader comes--

Don't you want to hear the good news?

What's the good news?

The good news

is my position in the East China region

will be succeeded by you.

Me?

Lisa, this is too sudden.

It's not sudden at all.

Actually, Mr. Xu had me transferred here

because he's worried that your level
wasn't enough to convince others.

He wanted me to lead

and remove some obstacles.

But now we think that

the time is right for you to take over.

Prepare yourself.

The official announcement
will be released soon.

Congratulations, Shen Ruoxin.

Thank you, Lisa.

Are you sure it's Shen Ruoxin?

Why would I lie?

I heard the appointment

has been issued to the HR Department.

I heard that Mr. Liu's life is not good.

With Shen Ruoxin
taking over Ms. Fang's position,

doesn't that mean the East China region…

Is Ms. Shen's empire?

If I had known,
I wouldn't have taken Mr. Ruan's side.

Me too.

-Morning, Sijia.
-Hi.

Sijia!

-Sijia.
-Sijia.

This coffee is normal.

I'll take you downstairs to drink

-at the newly opened hand drip coffee bar.
-Yes.

It's okay.

I just need to stay alert.

I have a lot of contracts to edit.

You need some rest.

Have you had that famous cake?

Let's go. My treat.

Right.

-Let's go.
-Let's go.

How do I look?

Perfect.

Okay, go.

Ms. Shen.

-Slowly.
-Mr. Ruan is really adaptable.

Slowly. Let me.

You're so careless.

Come. Make way.

Quick.

Slowly.

Be careful.

What?

Mr. Ruan, you're here too?

Come.

Slowly.

It's true. Anything is possible.

Ms. Li.

Mr. Ruan.

To what do I owe this pleasure?

It's nothing.

This is our department's responsibility.

We've worked together for many years.

As colleagues,
we'd like to congratulate you.

Ms. Shen.

A bright future to you.
I wish you success forever.

For a rewarding future.

In your new position,
money will keep coming.

Is this

a couplet?

No way.

Stop joking.

Your lipstick is pretty today.

-It looks youthful.
-Absolutely.

This lipstick color with the dress

is absolutely impeccable.

It's not the dress.

-It's the person.
-Correct.

-She's pretty.
-Pretty.

I have

always been using this lipstick.

It's really because of the person.
You look great.

It looks

youthful, modern, and pretty.

I say, Ms. Shen.

We are old colleagues.

-Old comrades.
-Yes.

We fight side by side

with a deep understanding

and affection for others.

Our previous wrongdoings,

-we hope…
-You can wipe the slate clean.

When needed…

-We will be there…
-Every step of the way.

Full-heartedly…

Complete loyalty…

-With body and soul until death.
-Until death.

Are you immortal?

Choose your words.

Watch your words when you speak.

You've ruined it.

From…

From the bottom of my heart.

Did both of you rehearse this
before coming?

-No.
-This--

It's the truth and purest words.

From our hearts.

Thank you.

For the new employee training,

remember to emphasize
the company's privacy policy.

Understood.

In my eyes,

you still look the same.

But now, surprisingly,
you're training rookies.

Ruoxin, I'm a senior legal officer now.

Okay.

That's why you must work hard

and strive for promotion in two years.

Yes, Ruoxin.

Go.

Hello, everyone.

I'm in charge of this training.

My name is You Sijia.

Please pass around

the training materials in hand.

One each.

There's a total of four pages.

Please check.

Mr. Liu.

Are you heading out?

Yes.

I resigned.

No one bothered to send me out.

I didn't think

you'd be the last one I meet
in the company.

But I guess

we won't meet anymore.

What's your plan, Mr. Liu?

No plans.

Gardening or fishing.

Go sightseeing.

I've been here for 20 years.

I was here when this building was built.

I was like you.

I was in high spirits,

thinking this era was the height.

In the blink of an eye,

the era left me.

Mr. Liu,

when I first joined the company,

you set a good example

of what a leader should be.

I should thank you.

Goodbye.

Forget it.

I hope you'll have better luck.

-Why did you say that?
-Why did you say that?

You go first.

Okay, me first.

Look.

Su Yang's webtoon

is taking on shampoo advertisements.

This little kitten

is using the shampoo.

This guy is shameless.

He's making big money.

What did his fans say?

Don't say it.

His fans are not even mad.

They commented,

"This feeds you well."

Seems like Su Yang has really done it.

What was yours about?

Let me show you.

The kid Ziyan is teaching

has received an award.

Look at the award picture.

-So cute.
-That's cute.

It's almost time.

STARS BRACELET

Look.

Designer, Mr. Qi.

This is amazing.

You're incredible.

It's beautiful. Look.

Although I only won fifth place,

Mr. Yu was really nice.

He appreciates my talent

and brand concept.

He used his resources
to help us promote it.

Step by step,
we made it to this billboard.

He's uncovering new talents.

He thinks you are a potential dark horse.

What about you?

How are you going to invest in me?

When can I give you a ring?

Let me know in advance.

I don't want to be

like how you treated Mr. Cui

on the first day I met you.

Do you still remember Cui Lixin?

When you said
that you had a surprise for me today

and you brought me here
to see the advertisement,

I thought it was something else.

It's unlike the last time

you hacked into my official account

and posted a confession.

Thankfully, it's a surprise

and not a shock.

Okay.

I promise you, as a rational person,

there are no more surprises.

All right?

STARS BRACELET

It's my mom.

Hello, Mom.

Xinxin,

when are you coming back?

Qi Xiao's mom and I are already here.

We just went

to a wedding show.

There's a good wedding company.

Mom,

you should discuss this with Qi Xiao.

Hello, Ms. Zhou.

I'm outside with Ruoxin.

We're coming home soon.

I'll pass you to your mom.

My son, let me tell you.

The company we went to today

was really good.

We've put down a deposit.

The weddings that they organized

are so romantic, just like in the dramas.

Wedding?

Wait a minute.

You haven't told them

if it's indoors or outdoors.

Yilan, listen to me.

It should be indoors.

Look at this lighting indoors.

It's as pretty as a fairy tale.

Young people prefer the outdoors.

The outdoors have freedom.

Outdoors are good

-but there's a flaw.
-What?

What if on that day,

there's no sunshine?

But you look at this.

It will look clear at any time.

-Look at the lighting--
-Mom, we're coming home.

Let's discuss when we arrive.

See you later.

Let's go.

I'm Shen Ruoxin, 35 years old.

An unmarried senior executive.

I'm a rational lady

who has my life and goals figured out.

Compared to an innocent 18-year-old

or a 20-year-old who's still searching,

I like myself better in my thirties.

Although nobody thinks

I'm cute anymore

and I'm aging by the minute,

the 35-year-old me,

compared to my past,

knows me better than I've ever before.

I know what I want.

Be it career, family,

or relationships,

I gradually begin to steer my life.

I'm self-certain,

yet I still fully embrace

the unlimited possibilities of the future.

I like the current me very much.

I hope that the current you

feel the same.

Subtitle translation by: Eve Teh