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♪My feelings lay deep in my heart♪

♪Till you wandered by♪

♪Effortlessly♪

♪With just a smile, you awakened me♪

♪I once buried my truth out of sight♪

♪Yet your intuition traced its light♪

♪How lucky to be♪

♪The one you see♪

♪Our hearts close the distance between us♪

♪Every word in daily life spells our chemistry♪

♪And just for now, I wanna hold you tight♪

♪Come let me see you in the morning light♪

♪If our eyes can't hold back love's tide♪

♪Let it come roaring inside♪

♪Stay with me♪

♪Eye to eye♪

♪Come feel my heart♪

♪Burning bright♪

♪A heartbeat shared in perfect harmony♪

♪Every stroke of ink screams I miss you♪

[Eat Run Love]

[Adapted from Chen Zhiyao's novel, Materialistic Romance]

♪So don't let me go♪

[Episode 1]

[In 2024] It's Tuesday,

April 9th, 2024.

Shanghai will have clear skies today

with a high temperature of 23°C

and a low of 15°C.

The air quality is excellent.

A light long-sleeved T-shirt

or jacket would be perfect

for today.

Another beautiful morning.

To all our listeners out there,

have you gone for a run and enjoyed a meal

with your loved ones?

[LT Capital]

You've just run 10 kilometers.

Congratulations on completing today's goal.

[Wang Yi] I'm already on board.

See you later.

Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention please.

Flight ZX366

from Hong Kong, China,

will arrive at 2:10 PM.

Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention please.

Flight ZX366

from Hong Kong, China,

will arrive at 2:10 PM.

[Finance Road]

Coffee, please.

Sure, just a moment.

[Wang Yi] I've landed. Grab me a coffee.

[Finance Road: Thinking, Strategy, and Path]

Go ahead.

Let me.

Thanks.

Hello, here's your coffee.

Thank you.

Data.

I'll organize it and send it to you now.

I'd like a latte, please.

Sure.

You can scan to pay.

Alright.

Hello?

Hello, here's your latte.

Thanks.

Okay, I'm coming out now.

Excuse me.

Have you seen a book around here?

Is this it?

Yes, thanks.

No problem.

[Free as the Wind]

Tong,

it's time for the meeting with Mr. Yuan from Training Box.

We'll make it. No traffic jam now.

I've already revised the financing plan

for Training Box and sent it to your email.

I read it on the plane.

Good job.

Once this deal closes,

you'll be a shoo-in

for Managing Director, won't you?

With so many competitors, how could I even think about it?

Among all the candidates,

you may have joined the company the latest,

but you've landed many big deals.

And the client specifically requested you

for this Training Box project.

Don't get too excited yet.

Last time we met,

Yuan Chao seemed

less enthusiastic

about the financing.

I think there's a rift on their side.

But he scheduled today's meeting.

That's just my guess.

We'll feel him out during the talk.

Hello?

Gan Yang, I'm at the café.

Where are you?

Sorry?

I said I'm at the café.

I'm heading to the parking lot now.

Let's go to Training Box.

Alright.

♪The time and time♪

♪For life and life♪

♪I had it once. I lost it though♪

She's back.

We agreed on the café.

Why'd you go to the parking lot?

Where's my coffee?

I forgot.

Let's grab it on the way back.

My car's parked across the street.

Are you okay?

Yeah.

I ran ten kilometers to get here.

I'm a bit tired.

Did you try on your new shoes?

How do they feel?

They're okay.

What do you mean by that?

That's not the attitude I'm looking for.

Fine.

Then increase

the rebound rate by 5% in the data.

Gosh, do you realize 5%

means how many all-nighters for me?

You're our Chief R&D Officer at LT.

I believe nothing

can stop you, Dr. Wang.

Go for it.

Then I won't go back to the office.

I'll head straight to the lab.

[Training Box]

[CEO Office]

Mr. Yuan, it's been a while.

Likewise, Ms. Ding.

Sorry

to have you come all the way from Hong Kong, China.

Please, have a seat.

You're too kind, Mr. Yuan.

Providing excellent service to our users

is what we should do.

Here's the revised plan

incorporating your feedback.

Please take a look.

We can answer any questions you have on the spot.

Ms. Ding, I'm really sorry.

After the board meeting,

we've decided to pause the financing plans for now.

Here's the thing.

Although I'm the CEO of the company,

I have to consider the opinions of the shareholders.

The second-largest shareholder is firmly opposed this time.

It puts me in a tough spot.

Mr. Yuan, I understand completely.

Since LT Holdings is Training Box's

second-largest shareholder,

why don't we

invite the CEO of LT

to have a discussion?

What do you think?

Yang, I'm telling you,

[LT Capital] Yuan Chao is staging a mutiny.

What happened?

We already agreed

in the last meeting to reject financing.

Yet today he's meeting

with Gutong Securities in his office.

No way.

They're in his office right now.

Although LT is our second-largest shareholder,

they did invest

when we were struggling.

His influence

rivals mine.

I have to consider his stance.

Most importantly, he assured me

LT will provide further funding

if we need money.

Let's go.

We're catching him in the act.

LT said they would provide funds now.

But have you discussed

how the equity will change?

With your capabilities,

you could absolutely

build a high-value company in this field.

But do you think their capital alone

can make that happen?

Mr. Yuan, Mr. Gan is here.

I thought he wasn't coming in today?

No idea why he's back.

Ms. Ding, my apologies.

Something unexpected came up.

Shall we discuss the financing another time?

Mr. Yuan, but...

I understand, Mr. Yuan.

We'll leave then.

Feel free to reach out anytime.

Absolutely.

Thank you.

He, see them out.

This way, please.

Take care.

[Training Box]

Mr. Yuan.

What brings you here?

Please, have a seat.

Yang, I just want to update you

- on something. - Mr. Yuan,

during the last shareholders' meeting,

I believe we made it clear

that we wouldn't accept financing.

Then why did you meet with people from Gutong

behind our backs?

Behind your back?

Since when do I report my meetings to you?

Hey, you...

Sun Hao,

we're not here to argue.

Sit down.

Mr. Yuan,

it's just the three of us now.

Why not share your real thoughts?

I'm considering

the long-term development of the company.

Our competitors

are already developing intelligent hardware

and expanding gym chains.

I'm worried

Training Box will miss this opportunity.

True.

But have you considered

that while expansion can bring us

huge funds and profits in the short term,

it also

comes with enormous risks?

The second-largest shareholder of Training Box

should be in Yuan Chao's office now.

Let's go back.

Alright.

Ms. Ding, what are you...?

I left something inside. I'll go get it.

Please don't, Ms. Ding.

I'm sorry,

but Mr. Yuan is in a meeting.

You can't go in right now.

If you're in a hurry, you can go back,

and I'll have it delivered when the meeting ends.

That's okay.

I'll just wait here.

Carry on with your work.

Alright, suit yourself.

Tong, are we just going to wait?

Let's wait and see for now.

Alright.

I think our priority at this stage

is to focus on the profitability of Training Box.

Let's build solid revenue

instead of just pursuing inflated valuations.

Mr. Yuan,

we need to be responsible to our investors.

Yeah, I think Mr. Gan is right.

Even as a minority shareholder,

I've watched Training Box

grow from the start.

I firmly trust Mr. Gan's judgment.

Mr. Yuan, we must consider the long game.

Jiaxin, it's time for my online meeting.

Let me know when someone comes out.

Understood.

Mr. Yuan, please think it over.

We'll leave now.

They're gone?

Sorry, Tong.

I missed them.

It's okay. We'll figure something out.

Do you want to eat something?

The instant noodle combo

I had at the convenience store

before my flight was really delicious.

You're really easy to please.

Let's hit the one near my place.

Alright.

Tong, are you from Shanghai?

No. Why?

You're based in Hong Kong, China,

and travel all over the world.

Maybe two Shanghai trips a year.

Why do you want to buy a house here?

After we make money,

we'll buy a house here.

Alright, let's buy one here.

Gan Yang.

Tong.

Tong, what's wrong?

Nothing.

♪I miss you♪

Haochen,

pull over at the convenience store ahead.

Got it, Mr. Gan.

♪I love you♪

Tong, it's been ages since you made paper cranes.

♪I want you♪

Really?

I'm full, Tong.

Nothing beats these noodles. Hits the spot.

Get some rest. Don't stay up late.

Yes, Tong.

Hello.

Do you still have Laoshan Water?

Yes, how many bottles do you need?

Five or six, please.

Sure, just a moment.

Thanks.

So many paper cranes.

We used to have strings of these at home.

I'd hang them by the window.

So when the wind blows, they'd look like real cranes flying.

How beautiful.

It's her.

Well, Ding Zhitong,

you didn't even tell me you were back in Shanghai.

We're on the same wavelength.

I was just about to call you.

Enough chitchat.

Come to my place for dinner.

Too late.

I already ate.

See you tomorrow.

And I need a favor.

What is it?

Help me find out

who the CEO of LT is.

See you at the office tomorrow.

Alright.

♪How I long to stay with you♪

♪Through every dawn and every dusk♪

♪Just us two, the world fades♪

♪Clock hands melting into dust♪

♪How I long to stay with you♪

♪To cradle love's last ember's glow♪

♪But how to seal this heartache tight?♪

♪Words of love♪

♪Half whispered, half untold♪

♪Listen, the night sighs low♪

♪Storm clouds creep in slow♪

♪I ache to hold you near♪

♪Yet fear♪

♪To let you brave the rain♪

♪Winds carry my confession♪

♪Which line should I rewrite♪

♪To keep♪

♪Our tale alive?♪

♪How I long to stay with you♪

♪Through every dawn and every dusk♪

♪Just us two, the world fades♪

♪Clock hands melting into dust♪

♪How I long to stay with you♪

♪To cradle love's last ember's glow♪

♪But how to seal this heartache tight?♪

[Finance Road: Thinking, Strategy, and Path]

♪Half whispered, half untold♪

♪Don't♪

♪Don't wake me yet♪

♪From dreams burnt to ash♪

♪To hold you tight♪

♪One stolen second more♪

♪Let the lone star♪

As long as she's happy, that's all that matters.

♪Carve through cosmic chaos♪

Why did you marry him?

♪The one and only you♪

♪How I long to stay with you♪

♪Through every dawn and every dusk♪

Because I love him.

♪Just us two, the world fades♪

♪Clock hands melting into dust♪

Goodbye.

♪To cradle love's last ember's glow♪

♪Memories keep knocking at my door♪

♪Words of love♪

♪Half whispered, half untold♪

♪Let's freeze this moment forevermore♪

Yulin, look who's here.

Ms. Ding, I missed you so much.

I missed you too.

Look what I brought you.

What is this?

A doll.

And this?

KFC! I haven't had it in so long.

Right, let's see what we've got here.

Mom, can I eat it?

Sure.

You

always feed her snacks.

Once in a while won't hurt.

Right?

You spoil her too much.

Our little princess deserves to be spoiled.

Go ahead.

Have it at the table, okay?

Take your doll with you.

Nanny.

Please help me out.

Leave it to me.

Yulin's getting cuter every day.

If you like kids so much,

have your own!

I don't have the time.

Besides,

it takes two to make a baby.

Come on.

Haven't you had any romantic encounters in Hong Kong, China?

Nope.

Just clients and colleagues.

That ring on your finger

scares everyone off.

What about that rich kid

from your last project?

He seemed nice.

Why not give it a try?

I promised my boss

I wouldn't date clients or colleagues.

You're something else.

No clients,

no colleagues.

How long has it been since you dated anyone?

I don't remember.

That's why

I'm saying

you should meet more people.

Maybe you'll really meet someone...

Let's get down to business.

I asked you to inquire about LT.

What's the deal

with them?

I did some digging.

Their official head is Chen.

He's very low-key and is an overseas Chinese.

But it's said that the actual controller

is someone called Forrest.

He's the one managing all the affairs

of the company.

Oh,

and I heard they're participating

in that Cross Fit Challenge

organized by a sports charity fund.

You've been training recently.

Why don't you give it a try?

Maybe you'll meet them.

That's exactly what I was thinking.

I'll sign up,

have a casual talk,

and find out

why he's against the financing.

Don't play dumb with me.

Gan Yang's English name is also Forrest

in Matching.

Could it be the same person?

No way.

So many people have the same English names.

It can't be that coincidental.

It's better if it's not him.

If,

I mean, hypothetically,

if you were to meet Gan Yang again,

what would you do?

Kill him.

It's been years.

Don't dwell on the past.

You'll only be the one suffering.

I'm not dwelling on the past.

I just can't forgive him.

Never in this lifetime.

Why did you marry him?

Do you love him?

Or is it because you hate me?

Why would you think I'd gamble with my own happiness

just because I hate you?

♪Long-lost memories come flooding back♪

♪As we searched for love's missing part♪

♪We longed to stay♪

If you really love him...

♪Couldn't help but glance back as we parted♪

♪That tenderness we couldn't keep♪

then I wish you happiness.

♪Hidden in silence, buried deep♪

I love him.

♪Someone once gave you heart and soul♪

Thanks for the blessing.

♪Someone let warm times slip from control♪

And please...

don't show up in front of me again.

♪All the courage from pain was to let go♪

♪To let you grow♪

♪Someone asks me to forget♪

♪Whenever thoughts arise♪

[CROSS FIT Challenge Opening Ceremony]

Tong,

I've never professionally trained for cross fit.

I just took a look at the challenge content

and my brain is fried.

We're not here to actually compete.

Mainly to connect with LT's people.

Where are they?

I asked the staff.

That empty tenth lane is reserved for LT.

They should be here soon.

You'll be wearing heart rate monitors

throughout the event.

The data will be displayed in real-time

on that big screen.

If any of you

have a heart rate

exceeding 180 beats per minute,

the red light will go off,

and you'll have to pause and adjust.

[LT Team]

Tong, they're here.

It's Wang Yi.

[Gutong Team, Ding Zhitong]

Why is it so high?

[Ding Zhitong: 190 BPM] What's going on?

Tong,

is your monitor malfunctioning?

I'm fine.

Well, this is awkward.

Can you still compete?

That guy in black

looks like their boss.

Should we go over and say hello?

Not yet. Let's finish the challenge.

Understood.

Alright.

All the team members

have assembled.

The competition officially begins.

♪Morning sun paints every path I run♪

♪I feel the dawn breeze kiss my skin♪

♪Sweat glistens like morning dew♪

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

Let me handle this.

♪All my worries thrown into the blue♪

♪Keep up, don't fall behind my pace♪

♪Leave your burdens in this place♪

♪Charge ahead to tomorrow's grace♪

♪We'll build the world we want to face♪

♪Day and night♪

♪Till I can reach my dreams♪

♪Brave enough to hug the thorns♪

♪The starlight will shine for me♪

♪Stay with me♪

♪Thank you for always being there♪

♪Accompanying me through every storm♪

♪You give me courage deep within♪

♪Every mile makes my spirit grow♪

♪Encounters along the way♪

♪Are all baptisms of dreams bestowed on me♪

♪Be okay♪

♪Hold me tight♪

Are you okay?

[Ding Zhitong: 187 BPM. Gan Yang: 185 BPM]

If you ran into an ex you once loved deeply,

would you still feel attracted?

A,

showing up deliberately to embarrass him.

[2017, Qingbei University] B,

trying to get back together.

C,

passing by silently

and wishing him well.

D, exploring other possibilities.

I choose D.

Exploring other possibilities.

Wait.

Why?

I'm busy.

No time for dating.

No current relationship means no exes.

Whatever.

Are you done yet?

Give me my phone.

I'm leaving.

Hold on.

The result will be out soon.

[Compatibility Test: Congratulations to "GetRich" and "Forrest"]

[for achieving 100% compatibility and earning the title of "Soulmates".]

Soulmates!

You're telling me some quiz found my soulmate?

Is this how you scam users?

Don't say it like that.

It sounds so bad.

Listen,

out of 10,000 users,

this is the first time I've seen

a 100% compatibility score.

Most only score 50% to 60%.

You know what,

I have to take a picture and send it to Deng Boting

for promotion.

Hurry up.

I've got a part-time job.

Aren't you curious about what this "Forrest" looks like?

He's your soulmate.

I believe in soulmates,

but not ones determined by some quiz.

And with only 10,000 users?

What are the odds?

Doesn't that just prove you two are even more destined?

Trust me.

Deng Boting's algorithm is definitely reliable.

If you won't look, I will.

I'll see what he looks like.

You're hopeless.

Seriously,

[Loading] your phone is lagging.

With your First-class Scholarship,

National Scholarship,

and all those part-time jobs,

you're pulling in at least 20 or 30 thousand a year.

Can't you get a decent phone?

Imagine your phone crashing during an HR interview.

How embarrassing would that be?

I'll just delete a few apps.

It's loaded.

Maybe he's a cute guy.

Cute guys don't just post backshots.

Since you're not interested,

I'll chat with him for you.

I'm leaving.

Chat, yeah, right.

You sure you don't wanna chat with him?

Move the chair over there.

Be careful, the floor is slippery.

Ding Zhitong, off to work again?

- Come back early. - Tong!

What are you doing?

Uninstalling the "Matching" app.

Why?

Takes up too much storage.

I'm leaving.

- Bye. - Bye.

Tong, are you heading out?

I've got class. Bye.

Bye.

Off to work?

Yeah.

Bye.

Bye. I'm leaving.

♪Our first encounter♪

♪My heart lost all its weight♪

♪I reached out to feel it♪

♪I won't miss out on your life♪

♪Let me fill what's missing in you♪

♪When you look at me and say you love me♪

♪Our first encounter♪

♪My heart lost all its weight♪

♪I reached out♪

♪To feel it♪

Hey, wait for me.

Who's that?

I'm asking you, who's that?

I don't know.

Then why are you staring?

Oh, love at first sight.

Found your soulmate.

What soulmate?

Look at your phone.

On the Matching app,

you two are the only perfect match

in our entire school.

[Congratulations]

[for achieving 100% compatibility] Really?

[and earning the title of "Soulmates".]

100%?

You answered "no exes"

on the last question.

And someone gave the same answer?

I think everyone has a soulmate.

But it's impossible to find one

through some quiz.

But "Forrest & GetRich" matched 100%.

What are the odds?

You seem to have a lot of free time.

Aren't you nervous about the competition this afternoon?

Not at all.

Then don't drop the ball on stage.

Relax.

I won't hold you back.

I'll go prepare now.

Do you believe in soulmates?

I didn't.

Until I met her.

[Qingbei University]

♪Long-lost memories come flooding back♪

♪As we searched for love's missing part♪

♪We longed to stay♪

♪Couldn't help but glance back as we parted♪

♪That tenderness we couldn't keep♪

♪Hidden in silence, buried deep♪

♪Someone once gave you heart and soul♪

♪Someone let warm times slip from control♪

♪All the courage from pain was to let go♪

♪And to let you grow♪

♪Someone asks me to forget, whenever thoughts arise♪

♪Someone once stood firm behind me♪

♪Someone risked it all to hold me♪

♪Now lost and found, I'm left here♪

♪Down the roads we raced♪

♪Someone never truly erased every longing space♪