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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 storm the air♪

♪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 12]

Right here.

It's not here yet.

Excuse me.

No way, there are so many people here.

Let's grab a cab.

No cabs.

That'd cost a couple of hundred yuan.

And cab fares aren't reimbursed in the morning.

I'll cover it for you.

From now on,

I'll reimburse all your taxi fares.

There are so many people in the morning.

Packed like sardines.

We'll be squashed before we even get to the office.

If I took cabs to and from work,

I'd basically be working for free.

The traffic is a nightmare out there.

Even if we take a cab, we'll still be late.

We're already here anyway.

Move... Move a bit further in.

Excuse me, please let me pass.

Excuse me.

Is this your first time on the subway?

No.

I used to take it often.

Casual rides don't count.

I mean, this is your first time

enduring the morning rush, right?

I get it.

The last time you took the slow train with me in hard seats

must've been your first time too.

Right?

But I enjoyed it.

I need to reply to a work message.

Excuse me, let me pass.

Sit down.

Let me pass, please.

Let me help you carry one.

Okay.

I really don't want you to go.

I don't want to go either.

Let me know when you get to the airport.

I'm leaving.

I'm off.

Hello?

Is that two-bedroom apartment I checked

still available?

Mr. Qin,

this is for you.

A farewell gift.

I'm leaving today.

I came to give this to you.

Please take it.

Okay.

Thank you.

Could you give me a ride?

Sorry.

I've made plans with a colleague.

I can't give you a ride.

Mr. Qin, you misunderstood.

I just meant to go to the school gate where I'll get a cab.

Besides,

this might be the last favor

I ever ask of you.

We might never meet again.

Hop on.

Mr. Qin,

I'm going to Shanghai today.

You know how busy securities firms are.

I also have to work on Matching.

I might not be able to come back

to Beijing for a long time.

You're really not seeing me off?

The platform is great.

If you stay ambitious,

the sky is the limit.

You'll meet more and better people.

Then I wish you a bright future too.

Look.

I've finished cooking

all the dishes you prepared for me.

And now I've prepared enough for another seven days.

So you don't have to order takeout for me anymore.

I can cook for myself.

Every time I buy you something,

you transfer the money back to me.

It makes me not want to get you anything.

Gotta go.

I'll go make some and then go to work.

Okay, go ahead.

Send me photos of your cooking.

Bye.

I'm already so thrifty,

but why can't I even afford a one-bedroom apartment?

Tong,

that's because you're already very frugal with your meals.

You showed me your records.

You eat out for every meal every day

and only spend a little over a thousand yuan a month.

I don't even know how you manage that.

Hello?

Got it.

I'll be right over.

I prepared these for nothing.

The company just notified me of a one-week business trip.

Help me finish these.

Don't let them go to waste.

The fridge is full of them.

Okay, don't worry.

I'll make sure to finish the mission.

You really put a lot of thought into this.

Of course.

You rented the place without telling her.

It's not decorated yet.

I want to show her around the place

when it's done.

I thought it's ready to move in?

Why decorations?

It's a finely decorated place.

But it's

not what Tong dreams of yet.

So it'll take some time.

Right.

I'll go to Shanghai

during my free time these weeks.

Aren't you exhausted,

shuttling between cities?

Yeah.

But happily exhausted.

I think this wall can be painted green.

I'll find it comfortable when I come here.

♪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♪

We're very pleased with your plan.

Looking forward to working together.

Likewise.

Alright.

After you.

♪The one you see♪

Working on the report.

Tomorrow...

There's a meeting tomorrow, I guess.

It's late.

Go to sleep.

I'm going to sleep.

Bye.

Bye.

♪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♪

♪So don't let me go♪

[Zhonggeng Global Creative Center] I'll sign if it's 3,000 yuan.

Just 300 yuan more.

Well, 3,000 and 3,300 make a big difference.

That's a difference of 3,600 a year.

Miss, this apartment just hit the market.

It's perfect for you.

Please reconsider.

My budget is firm at 3,000.

Keep looking for me, please.

It's literally just 300 extra.

That's nothing these days.

Come see it now.

You'll change your mind.

No, thanks. Keep searching.

Thank you.

Shanghai rents are insane.

Back home, 3,000 yuan could get me

a huge four-bedroom apartment.

Hello?

You sure you won't move into my place?

Or do you have other plans?

Didn't Gan Yang offer to rent somewhere for you?

If that's the case,

why not accept his kindness

and let him rent it for you.

His places are too expensive.

I can't accept that.

I want to keep our finances separate.

You know,

being in a relationship is a two-person thing.

It blurs the financial line.

Stop overcomplicating things.

Will you?

I've told you about my family.

Miss, do you want some flowers?

Big discount tonight.

Buy flowers and get free companionship service.

I'm hanging up.

Miss, do you want some flowers?

Big discount tonight.

Buy flowers and get free companionship service.

Miss,

do you want some flowers?

Buy flowers and get free companionship service.

Can't afford it. Sorry.

Super cheap.

Just give me a kiss,

and you can take both me and the flowers home.

How about half a kiss?

I'll take the flowers.

You... You might have to stay.

I'll cover the other half.

Is this a forced sale?

Well, it's too late.

No returns

after kissing.

Next time, just bring yourself.

Are these flowers expensive?

Not really.

Tong, it's just a little gesture.

What about the billboard? Not expensive?

Tong, don't worry about it.

Do you like this surprise?

Yes.

There's another surprise.

Come on.

I'll take you somewhere.

Another one?

Miss,

do you want some flowers?

Big discount tonight.

Gan Yang,

you didn't rent this place, did you?

Tong, do you remember?

This is the apartment we both loved

when we first came to Shanghai.

This is your home now.

No more crowded subways.

No more

shared bathrooms.

No more waiting for hot water.

You can live well,

work well,

and have your own time here.

Gan Yang,

thanks for considering so much for me.

But I can't afford this place.

You don't have to pay the rent.

I've already paid for a year.

Just settle in.

Please cancel the lease.

I don't want to spend your money.

Tong.

I'm your boyfriend.

I want to take care of you.

Can't you stop pushing me away?

I know you're good to me.

But this is too much.

I don't know how to repay you.

Just be well.

That's repayment enough.

But it's not fair to you.

I don't care.

But I do.

Gan Yang,

please cancel it.

Can't be canceled.

I've already renovated everything.

And I've already communicated

with your current landlord.

He said you can terminate your current lease immediately.

Landlords aren't usually that easy to deal with.

I'll definitely have to pay a month's deposit.

Are you planning to secretly cover it for me?

Call him now if you don't believe me.

I won't.

If you've already renovated it,

you can just sublet it

and get a better price.

Okay?

Can you stop nickel-and-diming everything between us?

Let's go inside and take a look.

No.

I can be flexible

about other things,

but money needs to be crystal clear.

Last subway is leaving soon.

I should go.

Hey, Tong.

Wait.

How about this?

You pay me half the rent.

Half.

Because I'll be living here too.

Fair?

Gan Yang,

do you know

the biggest difference between us?

I can't even afford half.

I won't cancel the lease

or sublet this apartment.

I hope you'll move in.

[For 11,000 yuan per month]

That's so expensive!

What a waste of money.

Eat well.

Sleep well.

Remember to miss me.

Eat well.

Sleep well.

Remember to miss me.

Gan Yang,

do you know

the biggest difference between us?

I can't even afford half.

[Hetai Securities]

I'm dead tired.

Can't focus at all.

Want to go grab a coffee?

Sure.

Let's go.

Couldn't you sleep last night?

Don't even ask. I was up all night.

Why?

There was a water leak in my apartment.

When I got back, it was almost flooded.

I had to pack up and go to a hotel in midnight.

That bad?

It's so annoying.

The landlord wants to renovate,

so I have to find a new place.

I'm so busy.

I don't even have time for that.

Qin Yu, actually, I have an apartment.

Two subway stops away from the office.

The Manhattan Neighborhood.

It's a bit pricey, though.

Do you want to check it out?

Really? Perfect.

The rent isn't an issue

as long as it's move-in ready.

Manhattan? It rings a bell.

They say the environment there is nice.

Are you subletting?

No. My boyfriend rented it for me.

I think it's too expensive,

so I figured I'd sublet it.

The apartment is really nice.

You can move in right away.

What's wrong, Chenxi?

Nothing. Just tidying up the desk.

Eavesdropping on our conversation?

What are you talking about?

Why would I eavesdrop on you?

Are you paranoid?

Just ignore her.

I'll get back to work.

I've got a ton of things to do.

I'll be there after I make a call.

[Tong]

Hello?

Tong.

I thought you'd never talk to me again.

Do I seem that petty?

That's not what I meant.

I just worried you were still mad at me.

Not at all.

What are your plans for today?

Don't you have an exam tomorrow?

When are you going back?

I've booked a flight for a little after three.

I'll leave the hotel at one.

Then I might not make it to see you off.

I'll go out with Ms. Dai to meet a client this afternoon.

No worries. Focus on work.

Work comes first.

Can you have the apartment keys

delivered to my office?

Tong, you've changed your mind?

I want to check it out first.

You'll love it

once you see it.

How about this?

When will you be back at the office?

I'll bring the keys

and go with you.

Don't bother. I have a lot of clients to meet today.

Don't let this distract you from your exam tomorrow.

Okay.

Call me after you see it.

Then I'll get back to work.

Okay, bye.

Gan Yang.

Yes?

I know you rented it for me.

I shouldn't have argued with you yesterday.

I'm sorry.

Don't say that, Tong.

I should've discussed it with you.

My mistake too.

Let's just forget about it

and not bring it up again.

Shall we?

Stay safe.

Call me when you land.

Okay, bye.

Bye.

That's great.

Qin Yu, I got you coffee.

Thank you. You're so kind.

It's nothing.

What's wrong?

Are you looking for an apartment?

I wasn't eavesdropping.

I just overheard bits

while passing by.

Actually, I have a realtor friend.

I could introduce you

if needed.

I am looking for a place,

but don't need a realtor for now.

Zhitong said she has a place.

I want to go take a look first.

Since when does she have an apartment?

It seems her boyfriend rented it for her.

She thinks it's too expensive and wants to sublet it.

Just as I thought.

What... What's wrong?

Nothing.

If you need anything,

just let me know.

My friend will give you a discount.

Okay, thank you

- No worries. - and your coffee.

Alright.

I won't disturb you then.

Finally, I caught you.

Ding Zhitong, you're done for.

We're here.

The layout and lighting are great.

Nice renovation too.

It's completely move-in ready.

With our workload,

an apartment is just a place to sleep anyway.

Everything else is less important.

Won't your boyfriend be upset

if you sublet it?

I'll have to ask forgiveness later.

The rent is insane here.

Nearly my entire monthly salary.

I really can't afford it.

I'll explain it to him

after I've rented it out.

Alright.

Let me show you around.

Ding Zhitong.

Gan Yang? Why are you here?

Sorry,

this place isn't available for rent.

Gan Yang, isn't it a waste not to rent it out?

I don't mind.

Sorry for wasting your time.

It's okay.

Tong, I won't check it out today.

You two should figure it out.

I'm leaving.

I'm sorry, Qin Yu.

It's fine.

Gan Yang,

I know you rented this place for me.

But I really can't afford the rent.

Did I ever ask you for rent?

Then what right do I have to live here?

You're my girlfriend.

What's wrong with you living in my place?

It's not like that.

I want to rely on myself

to live somewhere I can afford.

That makes me feel more secure.

Do you understand what I mean?

Why do you have to draw such clear lines?

Why can't you just accept

my kindness?

It's not that I can't accept it.

I just don't want to rely on anyone.

I don't want to rely on you, living in your place.

Should I just start relying on you

and using your money for everything?

Ding Zhitong, I'm your boyfriend,

not some stranger. Do you understand?

I care about you,

and I want you to have a better life. Is that wrong?

What are you afraid of?

Tong,

can you tell me...

what you're afraid of?

Gan Yang,

I'm not afraid.

I just don't want this.

I thought

we were past keeping score.

Turns out that was just me.

Who is it?

Why are you here?

Got any alcohol?

Well, yes.

But...

This is all I have.

This will do.

Hey, what's going on?

Easy there.

What happened?

Gan Yang and I might be done.

Money issues again?

Everything always comes back to money.

You once said

that 90% of life's problems

could be solved with money.

Well, the reverse is true too.

So, 90% of problems

arise because of a lack of money.

You're right.

But do you think he did anything wrong?

Wrong?

He just wanted me to have a better life.

But you know what,

a better life

is also a luxury for me.

You are

just too independent.

You should try to rely on him.

Rely on him?

I'll tell you what,

money can destroy any relationship.

I've experienced it.

Blood relatives

can turn against you over money.

My uncle, who used to dote on me,

can sue me and my mom

over money.

And Gan Yang's money isn't his own.

It's from his family.

But Gan Yang isn't like your relatives.

I know he's different.

And that's exactly why

I don't want money to complicate our relationship.

No couple

avoids money issues forever.

Think about it.

When you two go out to eat,

do you split

every bill?

Is that even possible?

It's not the same.

Fine.

Then answer this.

Do you love him?

Then that's what matters.

Disagreements are temporary.

Just talk to him.

It'll all work out.

You know,

there are things I can only tell you.

I...

I can't say them to him.

I don't know what's wrong with me.

Silly,

it's because you love him. Right?

It's human nature

to want to show your best self

to your loved one.

I'll drink with you.

Come on.

You've been through so much.

Do you know what time it is?

Go get some sleep.

Can't sleep.

Might as well work.

You haven't slept since you got back.

Go to sleep now.

I can't.

It's just a fight.

Every couple fights.

Just give her an out

and apologize. It'll be fine.

I didn't do anything wrong.

Why should I be the one to make up?

That attitude is dangerous.

Even I, who's never been in a relationship,

know this.

Whenever your girlfriend is upset,

it's on you, even when it's not.

I just wanted to make her life easier.

What's wrong with that?

That's what you think.

But your "help"

might be stressing her out.

Actually, I think

Ding Zhitong's reaction shows

that she likes you for who you are,

not your money.

You should be happy about that.

I know she's independent.

But I can't stand seeing her struggle.

Her work is exhausting enough.

And she has to commute back and forth.

I can't be there for her.

I can't take care of her.

So I thought...

I should make sure she eats well,

live close by,

and be a little more comfortable.

I didn't expect it...

to backfire.

It feels like she's always keeping me out.

Like I've never truly been

part of her life.

I feel like such a failure.

Stop beating yourself up.

It's not a big deal.

Go get some sleep.

Call her when you wake up

and talk it out.

You'll work through this.

Why are you staring at me?

Go wait at the print room

and bring these up immediately!

And listen,

these documents are confidential.

Only meeting attendees

can access them. Understood?

What about these?

Just... Just go!

I'll handle this.

Are the materials ready?

Working on it.

The investors will be here soon.

Hurry up.

Got it.

Notify Industry Research

to have a meeting at 10 AM sharp.

Understood.

I know.

I've already printed them.

Right.

The conference room, right?

That's a lot.

Let me help you.

I've got it.

These are important documents.

No unauthorized eyes.

I happen to be representing Industry Research in the meeting.

Is the printer in your office broken?

Where is Jia Fan?

Isn't this a job for the guys?

He's busy preparing materials too.

Is Jia Fan giving you a hard time again?

No, Ms. Dai assigned this.

They'll be used...

Ding Zhitong, what are you doing?

- Hurry up! No dawdling! - Coming.

Look, should this clause

be specified in the details?

Got it.

Ms. Dai, thanks for your team's hard work.

Mr. Wang, you're too kind.

We're honored

to serve

so many distinguished clients.

Just wait

for the profits to roll in.

Ms. Dai, we trust your work.

Well then.

We'll be leaving now.

Let me see you out.

Alright.

Jia Fan,

take care of the documents.

Got it.

Let's go.

[Hetai Securities]

Did you count the documents?

No omissions?

I did. There are nine in total.

Gold digger.

Xu Chenxi, don't go too far.

Don't push your luck.

Did I say something wrong?

Gan Yang kindly rented a place for you,

and you tried to sublet it behind his back.

If I hadn't found out, you'd have gotten away with it.

What else would you be but a gold digger?

You eavesdropped

and sowed discord.

So, exposing your true colors is sowing discord?

You think I am to sublet it

to covet the monthly rent?

Then what?

Given how often

Gan Yang comes to Shanghai every month,

how long do you think I could hide it from him?

If I really wanted his money,

I could've just moved in

and schemed for more.

That way, I'd have both the apartment and money.

Why would I live in constant fear?

Who knows what you people are thinking.

Don't let jealousy blind you.

It only makes you petty.

Ding Zhitong, you think you're so noble?

Do you even know Gan Yang's research funding

is tight?

He sold his prized shoes

to rent that place for you.

He has flown back and forth six or seven times

to decorate your dream home

whenever he has no classes.

You don't know anything.

You just trample on his feelings.

You don't deserve him!

He has flown back and forth six or seven times

to decorate your dream home

whenever he has no classes.

♪Just us two, the world fades♪

Then let's put the dining table here.

Okay.

We can eat watermelon together in summer.

♪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 think this wall can be painted green.

I'll find it comfortable when I come here.

♪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♪

Then put a sofa here.

In winter, we can curl up on it and watch movies.

Okay.

Then I'll cook for you here.

You can see me as soon as you turn around.

♪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♪

I can put a desk here.

So I can watch the scenery when I'm tired of working.

Then put an eye-protection lamp next to it.

Perfect.

Okay.

♪Don't wake me yet♪

♪From dreams burnt to ash♪

♪To hold you tight♪

♪One stolen second more♪

♪Let the lone star♪

♪Carve through cosmic chaos♪

♪To rush toward♪

♪The one and only you♪

♪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♪

♪Memories keep knocking at my door♪

♪Words of love♪

♪Half whispered, half untold♪

♪Let's freeze this moment forevermore♪

[Powering off]

I'm sorry.

Gan Yang.

I shouldn't have tried to sublet it

without consulting you.

The subscriber you dialed is powered off.

Hello?

Hey, Wang Yi.

♪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♪