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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 3]

[Linke]

Ding Zhitong.

Will you join me in running?

Ding Zhitong.

Will you join me in running?

What's wrong with you?

I never heard anyone ask their beloved

"Will you join me in running?"

Just shut up.

So what did she say?

She agreed?

She said no. She has a part-time job.

What's that supposed to mean?

Can you just focus for a second?

I'm asking

what she meant by that.

Why would I know?

I only know you've never been rejected before.

This is the first time for you.

Honestly, it serves you right.

With your thinking,

you'll stay single forever.

Just eat.

[To Ding Zhitong: Want to join me for the Hetai interview tomorrow?]

Ding Zhitong.

Will you join me in running?

[Feng Sheng] Tong, I've got an appointment

with my senior in Hetai Securities tomorrow.

See if he can help with a referral.

You've got an interview, right? We can go there together.

Cool, see you at the bus stop at 8 AM.

Tong, the hot water is out.

Maybe skip it tonight.

No worries, cold water is fine.

Can't skip it after sweating so much.

Alright then.

Resource allocation.

Good luck with your interview.

Fix your hair yourself.

What's wrong?

I suddenly have cramps.

Don't tell me your period started.

Looks like it came early.

Tong?

Are you okay?

How about I

grab some painkillers for you?

No time left. I'll get some after the interview.

Tong.

[Female Dormitory. No Entry for Males]

Didn't we say to meet at the bus stop?

Why are you here?

I woke up a bit early.

I brought you breakfast.

Thanks, but I don't feel like eating.

Are you feeling unwell,

or are you just nervous?

A bit nervous. Let's just go.

Ding Zhitong,

I'll attend Hetai's interview too.

Why don't we go together?

It's okay. I'll just take the bus.

Don't want to trouble you.

It's no trouble at all.

We're going the same way anyway.

Is he going for an interview too?

Let's all go together.

Hey,

Tong meant no.

Can't you take a hint?

I mean, the bus goes straight there.

It's convenient.

Just go ahead. Don't worry about us.

We will leave.

[Hetai Securities (Beijing)]

Next one, Tang Yan.

I'm a senior student

from the Finance Department, at Qingbei University.

[Restroom]

Ding Zhitong,

you okay?

You've been holding your belly the whole time.

Are you not feeling well?

I just had cramps.

I'll be alright in a bit.

You're clearly not well. Stop denying it.

What if it's acute appendicitis?

Let me take you to the hospital.

No, it's not that.

It happens every month.

What now?

Need some painkillers?

No time for that.

My turn is coming up soon.

Just wait for me.

Excuse me.

Can I help you with something?

Do you have anything for period pain?

Are her hands cold?

I didn't touch them.

But she's sweating on her forehead.

Next time, try checking your girlfriend's hands.

If they're cold, it's probably from weak circulation and a cold womb.

She can get some foot soak packs to help with that.

Foot soak packs?

It's kind of urgent.

Do you have anything that works fast?

Sure, hang tight.

Be quicker, please.

Careful, it's hot.

Thanks, bro.

Hey,

were you the interviewer

at Hetai's campus recruitment yesterday?

I want to ask about someone.

Do you remember Gan Yang from our school?

Of course.

Among all the candidates from our university,

only he and Ding Zhitong made it through this round.

Why do you ask?

He pulled some strings to get in, didn't he?

Actually, no.

He made it fair and square.

He passed the written test like everyone else.

His logic and case analysis

got full marks, the same as yours.

He got full marks too?

[Hetai Securities (Beijing)]

Ding Zhitong, I'm back.

You bought so much?

I didn't know which one to get,

so I just bought everything they suggested.

Drink some water first, then take the medicine.

I got this, this one,

and some heat patches.

What do you want?

I don't need so much.

A painkiller is enough.

This one.

Thanks.

Feeling any better?

It won't kick in right away.

It takes a while.

Okay.

Maybe try

a heat patch?

Here, hold it.

Next, Ding Zhitong.

Hi,

I'm Gan Yang.

I'm here for the interview too.

Can I go first?

You will be the next one.

Just wait a little.

I really don't have time.

Please, do me a favor.

You need the consent of the interviewee ahead of you.

[Interview Room]

I know her.

Ding Zhitong, do me a favor.

Let me go first.

Good morning, interviewers.

I'm Gan Yang.

Let's get it started.

How are you feeling now?

Better?

Much better.

You got this.

Please introduce yourself.

Good morning, interviewers.

I'm Ding Zhitong,

a senior student from the Finance Department,

at Qingbei University.

I've received the First-class Scholarship

for three years in a row,

along with the National Scholarship.

Last year, I passed the bar exam.

I also won the grand prize

at the Financial Innovation Competition.

I was the only undergrad

among the winners.

I gave a talk

at the National Forum for Outstanding Finance Students.

Your experience is impressive.

Why did you decide to major in finance?

I got into it back in my senior year of high school.

At that time,

I realized we could

use math models

and functions to break down problems,

analyze them, and even predict the future.

Honestly,

it blew my mind.

And why do you want

to be an investment banker?

The deeper I dove in,

the more I saw

how variable and unpredictable

the market is.

I think trying to manage

or even judge such uncertainty

makes the work challenging and exciting.

So, what made you choose Hetai?

Because only Hetai gives me a shot

at making 200 grand in my first year.

Well, that's impressive.

She's bold.

Smart, desire,

that's exactly what a securities firm needs.

Compared to others, I've got one more thing, poor.

So,

my drive runs deeper than theirs.

Gan Yang.

Ding Zhitong,

are you alright?

Ding Zhitong.

Ding Zhitong.

Ding Zhitong!

♪The time and time♪

♪For life and life♪

♪I had it once. I lost it though♪

Are you okay? I'm taking you to the hospital.

No, I don't need to.

Why?

You passed out from the pain.

It's not that serious.

Probably nerves from the interview,

plus the period pain.

I just need to rest a bit.

I insist you should get checked out.

I'm really good.

I'll go back and sleep it off.

Where are you going?

Back to school.

I'll go back too.

You're in no shape

to take the bus.

Let me give you a ride.

Thanks.

Come on.

Take a nap.

I'll wake you when we arrive.

Ding Zhitong,

let me walk you upstairs.

Males are not allowed to get in.

Yeah, but this is kinda an exception.

You're not feeling well.

Guess the dorm supervisor can understand.

It's okay. Just a few steps.

But seriously, thank you so much

for stalling the interview so long.

Your interview went okay, right?

Sure, they think highly of me.

They told me to watch for their call

and said we'd meet again soon.

That's great.

I'll treat you to a meal another day.

Okay.

Once you feel better.

I'll get going.

Okay, take care.

Thanks.

Bye.

[Female Dormitory. No Entry for Males]

Bye.

Tong.

What happened, Tong?

I've never had such a period pain before.

I passed out before walking out of the company.

How was the interview?

A total disaster.

I assume I blew it.

Gan Yang gave me a ride back

and even got me all the medicine.

Why was it this bad this time?

Take some medicine

and lie down.

I already took some and had a nap.

Are you going out?

Senior Liu is returning to Shanghai today.

We're grabbing dinner together.

Don't forget to take your medicine.

I won't.

I'm leaving.

Keep an eye on her.

Call me if anything happens.

Okay.

Got it.

Chill.

Song Mingmei,

how's Tong?

She's fine.

She just took her medicine.

Just need some rest.

I got her some medicine.

Well...

Gan Yang already bought her a bunch.

She can hardly finish it.

What?

He brought her back.

Really?

Hey,

I'm leaving.

My ride's here.

Tong is fine.

Just don't worry.

I'm off, bye.

As long as she's okay...

Stop knocking. That's annoying.

Look, your phone gets prompt once she texts you.

If you're really that worried,

just call her, okay?

What if she's sleeping?

Then wait till she wakes up.

What if she's not sleeping?

What if she fainted again?

Her roommates will take her to the hospital.

What if they're all out?

Dude,

just ask any girl

from our department

to go and check on her dorm, alright?

You're usually a genius,

but once it's related to Ding Zhitong,

you are a full idiot.

The real idiot is saying who?

You.

I don't argue with idiots.

[Gan Yang]

Feeling any better now?

If you're still unwell,

don't tough it out.

You should go to the hospital if you're not well.

[Ding Zhitong]

I just woke up.

I'm totally fine now.

Thanks for everything today.

I'll treat you to a meal sometime.

How about tomorrow?

Sure.

Lunch on me tomorrow.

Alright, see you tomorrow at noon.

See you tomorrow.

[Ding Zhitong] Yes!

See you tomorrow at noon.

See you tomorrow at noon.

See you tomorrow at noon.

Are you insane?

You're awake.

Who are you texting?

You're grinning heartily?

Come here.

I brought you some food.

- Thanks. - Eat while it's warm.

Come on.

Do you feel better?

Much better.

Hey,

were you texting Gan Yang just now?

After you passed out,

how exactly did he carry you?

Did he carry you on his back

or hold you in his arms?

I was unconscious.

How would I remember?

Ugh, what a pity.

Come on, try to recall the details.

You seriously forgot?

Yeah, indeed a pity.

I spent so long preparing for the interview.

It went down the drain because of my period.

It's not that bad.

The interviewers might not

have even known that.

Besides, someone as brilliant as you

will surely get a job.

But a soulmate won't come back if you miss him.

Think about it.

He held you?

I've never even been carried like that.

Try to recall it.

I'm not talking to you.

I'll get this call.

How's it?

Did you manage to get the tickets for the Future Tech Summit?

Should've eaten less the other days.

How about this one?

Do I look cool?

Yeah.

Does it make me look too mature?

Forget it, I'll change again.

Why bother?

You'll just have lunch with her.

What if she takes you to the cafeteria?

Are you dumb?

No one treats others in the cafeteria, okay?

How about this one?

Is it too childish?

Everything looks childish on you.

You've got a childish face.

Get lost.

You don't get it.

You don't need my advice anymore?

Cafeteria?

No way.

Mr. Hu.

Tell me,

what happened with Hetai Securities'

internship interview?

There was a small accident.

I'm being serious.

They just called me.

They said you've got sharp thinking

and a good grasp

of investment banking.

They thought you were promising.

Tell me,

what happened to you later?

You started rambling

for ten minutes straight.

They gave you up on the spot.

Anything else?

I'm so sorry.

I forgot to ask some questions.

Maybe next time.

We've still got more candidates to interview.

Just give me a few minutes.

I had a few questions

that I forgot to ask.

Once I started, I couldn't stop.

If they don't like me, I can't do anything.

With your usual scores,

getting into Hetai would've been a miracle.

You had such a great shot,

and you wasted it.

Look,

if only you put half as much energy into studying

as you do into shoes,

any firm would want you.

Calm down, Mr. Hu.

Since Hetai doesn't choose me, I can keep looking.

Please don't be mad.

How can I not be mad?

Seriously, it's not worth it for your health.

How can I not be mad?

I'll visit you tomorrow.

No need.

Please don't be mad.

Get lost.

Gan Yang.

Thank you.

No biggie.

I just grabbed the medicine

and dropped you off.

No need to thank me so many times.

I heard what Mr. Hu said to you.

Don't worry.

It really wasn't because of you.

Let's drop the downer stuff.

Where are we eating?

How about the cafeteria?

Sounds good.

You pick first.

Alright.

Madam,

the braised pork, please.

Okay.

Some tenderloin.

Also, some cucumber salad.

Alright.

- Thanks. - That's 32.

Thanks.

Here, hold onto this.

Thank you.

No problem.

Madam, I'll just take shredded potato and cucumber.

Okay, five yuan.

You only eat so little?

I'm not hungry at all.

Thanks, Madam.

Come on, let's grab a seat.

Okay.

Here, your soup.

Thanks.

What are you looking at?

Nothing.

I was supposed to treat you to something nicer,

but I've been saving up for formal clothes this month,

so my budget is tight.

I can only treat you in the cafeteria.

I refused the hospital visit yesterday due to the budget too.

I thought you just hated injections and blood tests.

You don't think I'm stingy, do you?

Not at all.

I've been money-minded since I was a kid.

I once went to Hong Kong, China with my mom.

Do you know the first place

we went?

Wait,

don't say the bronze bull statue outside the HKEX.

Bingo.

I was just guessing.

I pondered if I ever go to Hong Kong, China,

that's exactly where I'd go first.

I'll rub the bull for good luck.

I'm going there tomorrow

for a marathon.

Why don't we rub the bull together?

I'll wait till I can afford the ticket.

I'll cover the flight tickets.

No need.

Oh,

I've already sent you the money for both the medicine and the ride.

You really didn't have to.

Told you,

I would also go back to school.

I don't like owing anyone.

Just take it.

Alright then.

I'll take it as a share

of the cost.

Li Shan.

Here.

Fang Yuan.

Here.

Xu Shiqi.

Yes.

Stop there.

Mr. Qin,

I arrived before the bell rang.

It doesn't count as late, right?

Sit down.

Song Mingmei.

Here.

Zhang Chang.

Here.

Sorry.

Alright.

Let's get started.

[Deng Boting] Tickets for the summit and party

are hard to get,

but I did manage to snag the guest list for the dinner party.

Check if there's anyone you know

that can get you a ticket.

[Qin Chang] If you don't understand,

feel free to ask any questions.

While you're working on your assignment,

you can email me and discuss it.

- I want more. - Hurry!

Give me the juice.

Let me serve you guys.

You treat us to hotpot and drinks.

Why?

Do you need help or what?

I want Qin Chang

to take me to the Future Tech Summit.

I need some strategies.

Tong.

You guys are eating hotpot behind the supervisor's back?

Come on.

Keep it down.

You'll get us exposed.

Stop eating now.

Answer my question.

Are you dating Gan Yang now?

Yeah, come clean.

Don't believe or spread rumors.

Don't talk nonsense.

Girl, it's all over the campus forum already.

Gan Yang waited for you downstairs

with his flashy car for so long.

Then you two had lunch in the cafeteria.

You tell us it's not a date?

Yup.

Everyone's talking about it.

I treated him to lunch just to thank him

for helping me during the interview.

That's all.

No.

- Really? - Rumors said you kissed.

Look.

How did a simple lunch turn into this?

[Famous Affluent Youth Dating Working-Class Girlfriend]

Is Gan Yang's ex the cutest in the Foreign Languages Department?

Not sure.

But I do know he pursued Li Xiaotong from his class

and even bought her bubble tea.

It's a convenience store girl, huh?

Well, it is Gan Yang after all.

One of the campus stars.

- Yeah. - Exactly.

He's got girls lining up for him.

Tell us.

What's really going on?

Nothing is going on.

I'm going to wash up.

Sit down.

Don't dodge it.

What?

You're not going anywhere till you talk.

Come on.

Tell the truth.

There's seriously nothing.

I told you everything.

We ran into each other at the interview,

and he helped me.

You know what kind of guy is he.

For him, whether he gets into Hetai or not

doesn't really matter.

But for me?

It's the best shot I've got.

My life's full of study and making money.

No other things involved.

We're worlds apart.

Alright.

We were just kidding.

Honestly,

he got lucky.

But as for us,

we rely on ourselves.

We're way out of his league.

Well,

enjoy your hotpot.

I'm off to wash up.

Ding Zhitong, wake up.

Have you forgotten what's actually

most important to you?

[Is Gan Yang's ex the cutest in the Foreign Languages Department?]

Hi, I noticed you posted some photos

of me and my friend having lunch

in the cafeteria on the campus forum,

along with false captions.

It's caused us a lot of trouble.

[Gossip Zone] Please delete the post ASAP.

I'm on the way to the airport,

heading to Hong Kong, China now.

I've DMed the person who posted our photos

on the campus forum and deleted it.

Sorry

to drag you into all that.

Don't let those comments

get to you.

Thanks.

[Qingbei University Campus Forum. Post Deleted]

[GanYang] Ding Zhitong,

what are you doing?

Stocking shelves.

[Gan Yang is inviting you to a video call]

Hello?

Did you see the photo of the bronze bull?

Didn't you say

you've always wanted to touch it for luck?

I made a wish for you just now.

Hope you pass Hetai's interview.

Give it a touch.

Gan Yang, thank you.

Then I'll touch it through the screen.

Alright.

I have to hang up.

I'm still working. Talk later.

Okay, bye.

Bye.

Ding Zhitong,

we rely on ourselves.

We're way out of his league.

Ding Zhitong

Make money.

♪Only after the fire come the fireworks♪

Excuse me.

Coming.

♪Beauty always comes with its cost♪

♪Every scar from the fall has shaped me♪

♪Into an armor♪

♪Even with twists, I'll keep running on♪

♪My fear is gone♪

♪I think I can hold on♪

♪Time will simplify all♪

♪Joy and sorrow will fade into the memory♪

♪and become a moment we miss♪

♪But I want too much♪

♪I can't stand still♪

♪I accept♪

♪The fall that follows every gain♪

♪The exciting story is not a fairytale♪

♪What matters most♪

♪Is me, and everything else comes behind♪

♪I'm glad flowers once lined my track♪

♪But he's not worth looking back♪

♪I allow♪

♪Moments of pain and breakdown♪

♪If I can't forget, then I let it be♪

♪Wrong turns taught me♪

♪Where to start♪

♪I'll arrive with all my heart♪

We've arrived at the final stop.

Doors opening.

Please watch your steps.

Board at the front, exit at the back.

Thank you.

Hey, you're on the bus to clear your head again?

Alright, sit tight.

[Gan Yang] Ding Zhitong,

where are you now?

♪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♪