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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 13]

Here's your breakfast and coffee.

I'm sorry about the apartment thing.

This is my way of apologizing.

What are you doing?

Hey, don't bow.

Sit down.

You're too kind.

This place has a crazy long wait.

Besides, even without that incident,

I'd still need to rent a place.

You still need to have these.

Otherwise, I'd feel too guilty.

Alright, I won't stand on ceremony then.

Jia Fan.

Ding Zhitong.

Come to my office.

Tomorrow's online meeting is crucial.

Especially the valuation model.

There can't be any mistakes.

The model is ready.

Ding Zhitong helped me test it all afternoon.

The data should be solid.

Good.

Get back to work.

What's the matter?

Ms. Dai, can I take a day off tomorrow?

Although you're not needed

for tomorrow's online meeting,

it's best if you stay in the office.

The project is nearing completion

but it's also the most hectic and error-prone time.

I hope you and Jia Fan

can stick it out for another two months.

I know you guys have been working hard.

Once the project is done,

I'll give you a long vacation.

It's not about resting.

I have something important tomorrow.

Just one day. I'll be back on time the day after.

You know

you're still on a six-month probation, right?

Are you sure you still want the day off,

knowing I might have to

reevaluate your performance?

Yes.

Hope you won't regret it.

Go ahead.

Thank you, Ms. Dai.

Wang Yi.

Just wanted to let you know.

Yes?

I'm going to Hangzhou tomorrow.

What? You're going to Hangzhou?

What about Ding Zhitong...

Why are you going to Hangzhou?

What?

What did you just say about Ding Zhitong?

I... I just spaced out.

I thought you were going to Hangzhou to see Ding Zhitong.

So why are you going to Hangzhou?

I gave our research results

to Dr. Chen.

After reviewing them,

he decided to agree to our terms

and sign the contract with us.

What?

Really?

Yeah.

You should've told me this earlier.

Well, I'm telling you now.

When will you be back?

Not sure yet.

It depends on Dr. Chen's schedule.

Alright.

What?

What's wrong with you?

No, nothing.

Alright, my flight is early tomorrow.

I'll go pack my things.

Sure.

Get some rest.

Early to bed, you know.

[To Ding Zhitong: He's going to Hangzhou tomorrow.]

Give it to me.

What are you doing?

I knew you were up to something.

You scared me.

What's going on?

Ding Zhitong asked me to keep it a secret.

She's coming to Beijing tomorrow

to surprise you.

Really?

What do I gain from lying?

She couldn't reach you on your phone,

so she called me.

Well, tell her

I'll meet her at the airport.

Almost missed it again.

Hello?

Jia Fan can't be reached.

I don't care where you are right now.

Get back to the office now.

You two are the most familiar with the valuation model.

If he doesn't show up,

you're the only one who can step in.

If you're not here by 10 AM,

don't bother coming back.

[Jia Fan]

Hello, the subscriber you dialed...

Hello, the subscriber you dialed...

[To Jia Fan] Ms. Dai is furious.

Hurry back to the office for the meeting.

You're finally back.

Ms. Dai was losing it.

Let me review the materials first.

Where's Jia Fan?

No idea. I can't reach him.

Can you send me the previous version?

Where's Jia Fan?

Still can't reach him.

Ding Zhitong,

are you familiar with the model?

Yes.

This meeting is crucial.

Jia Fan has been leading the modeling work.

As a junior analyst,

if you can't step in for now,

I understand.

But if you push forward

and screw this up,

you know the consequences.

I know.

Bring the files to my office.

Sorry, Gan Yang.

♪Only after the fire come the fireworks♪

♪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 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♪

[Hetai Investment and Financing Project Team. Ms. Dai]

Ding Zhitong, well done.

Jia Fan,

come to the office tomorrow to discuss your termination.

What's on your mind?

Qin Yu.

The meeting went smoothly, didn't it?

Why the long face?

I was just thinking

that Jia Fan isn't the type to skip work without a reason.

Especially for such an important meeting.

Did something happen to him?

Whatever it is, I'm afraid it's not good.

True.

Don't overthink it.

I'm leaving.

Hello?

Hello.

Do you know Jia Fan?

I'm his colleague. What is it?

This is the city hospital.

Jia Fan was found unconscious in his room.

We can't reach his family.

We noticed you called him multiple times.

Could you come to the hospital now?

I'll be right there.

Doctor, how is Jia Fan?

Extremely high white blood cell count

with bacterial infection.

We suspect acute meningitis.

His condition is quite critical.

Can't contact any of his family members?

Not yet.

Doctor, how is Jia Fan doing?

And you are...?

His ex-girlfriend.

We suspect acute meningitis.

His condition is critical

and could deteriorate at any moment.

How could this happen?

Do you have his family's contact info?

It's best to notify them to come here as soon as possible.

[Hetai Securities Investment Banking, Dai Bola]

After wrapping up the Guanghua project,

you'll have hit all your targets ahead of schedule.

You're truly my top performer.

Here's to you.

Thank you, Mr. Qi.

But a bottle of wine won't cut it.

You promised me

the MD position after wrapping up

the Guanghua Energy deal.

Of course I remember.

I've already talked to the higher-ups about the promotion.

But they seem to have other considerations.

What do you mean?

Is there anyone at Hetai more qualified than me?

Calm down.

They want an external hire.

But they haven't secured anyone yet.

You just closed a big deal.

I'd say your chances are still strong.

Say it.

Ms. Dai, we found Jia Fan.

He has acute meningitis.

He was rushed to the hospital last night.

His condition is critical.

Hand over his work.

There's not much left on the Guanghua Energy project.

You can handle it.

Alright.

Well, what happened?

Nothing. Just an employee taking sick leave.

Relax.

Come on, cheers.

Cheers.

Thank you.

Still no contact with his family?

Yes.

But his hometown is in Shanxi.

It's quite far.

Not sure if they'll make it in time.

He grew up in a remote village in Shanxi.

He was the only college student from the village.

After graduating,

he got a job at a bank,

working at the counter.

Modest income,

but reliable.

But he has two younger sisters who need to go to school.

His family couldn't afford it

and decided to stop supporting them.

He disagreed and switched to this job.

Actually, he barely sleeps

a few hours a day,

just to earn more money.

The other day, I couldn't take it anymore.

I told him to get a new job.

He refused.

So we had a huge fight

and I broke up with him in anger.

Never thought

we'd meet again like this.

Be careful.

Doctor, how's Jia Fan?

His condition has worsened.

He needs to be transferred to the ICU now.

Turns out we're the same.

Jia Fan also had burdens he couldn't let go of.

You worked late last night,

and now you're going back to work?

We finally got to go running together,

but I can't even join you.

Tong, that's not what I meant.

I don't mind.

I'm just worried this workload

will destroy your health.

If your health fails,

what future are we talking about?

Ms. Dai.

Take a cab back to the office now.

Don't answer any calls on the way.

What happened?

Jia Fan died.

I've repeated the details many times.

I couldn't reach Jia Fan.

The hospital called me.

By the time I arrived, he was already unconscious.

Then

he was transferred to the ICU.

I had no contact with him during that time.

Is that enough?

You won't get anything new.

Let her go back and rest.

What is wrong with you?

Celebrating your success in both career and love.

So?

At the airport, did Ding Zhitong...?

Wang Yi, why did you lie to me?

You made me wait

at the airport like an idiot.

What do you mean?

Why did you lie to me?

What... What are you talking about?

You... You didn't see Ding Zhitong?

I didn't.

She never showed up.

No way.

I didn't lie.

She called me herself to ask

about your whereabouts

and asked me to keep it a secret.

Really, look, I have pictures

as proof.

[Ding Zhitong: Two calls] See? The call record is here.

She definitely called me.

That's strange.

Tong isn't the type to lie to make empty promises.

And she has no reason to lie to you.

Did something happen?

[Hetai Securities]

Tong, where are you?

Jia Fan died.

Well,

go home and wait for me.

I'm coming over.

Did something happen to Ding Zhitong?

Her colleague passed away.

I think she's probably scared.

I need to go to Shanghai.

Stay safe.

Hello?

Where are you?

Ms. Dai gave me two days off.

Are you alright?

I'm fine.

Want to grab dinner and talk?

I just want to go home and sleep.

Sure, get some rest.

Don't overthink it.

Don't be afraid.

I'm here.

You must be scared.

I just feel a bit sorry

and think it's unfair for Jia Fan.

He was so young.

Why don't you take a nap first?

No.

I want to talk to you.

Sure.

I heard

some things about Jia Fan

from his girlfriend yesterday.

I realized he was just like me.

Sometimes I wonder

why he took it out on us

when he couldn't get promoted.

But now I think

if I were in his shoes,

I might not have acted any better.

No, Tong.

You're the smartest, kindest,

and most principled person I know.

You'd never hurt others for your own gain.

Don't blame yourself.

I'm not blaming myself.

I just feel a sense of sorrow and solidarity with him.

Tong,

have you thought

about what I said before?

What's more important?

Money or health?

Before,

I'd have said money.

Because I thought with money, I could have everything.

But now I think you're right.

Without life, there's nothing.

You know what,

the day I saw Jia Fan lying there,

I couldn't help but think,

what if one day

it's me on that bed?

No.

Don't even say that.

Tong, if you understand all this,

why not get a new job?

Because...

some things aren't as simple as you think.

I need this job.

I know making money is important.

But can you tell me

why you are

killing yourself working?

Gan Yang.

Have you ever had to beg for money?

My dad died early.

It's been just me and my mom since I was little.

She's suffered a lot

and endured many hardships to raise me.

I work this hard to make money

so she can live a good life.

I want to give her a sense of security.

I'm just a practical person like that.

Every day I calculate how to save enough,

and how to pay you back for the rent.

But sometimes I think, forget it,

I might as well just move in.

But then I hesitate and think,

if I don't pay you back,

I'll always feel burdened.

Tong.

♪I miss you♪

Why didn't you ever tell me any of this?

I know you can afford to rent a place for me...

♪I love you♪

and spend money on me.

But I don't want our relationship

to become like that.

You understand?

I do.

♪I'm waiting for you♪

I get it.

You want to

keep our relationship pure.

Right?

I just want to live the life I want

through my own efforts.

♪For you♪

I might not have much time for you,

but I truly want to be with you.

♪For you♪

Gan Yang.

You're the most special person I've ever met.

I like you so much.

Alright.

Tong.

I also want you to know what's on my mind.

Every time I call you...

and find out you're still working overtime,

I get really worried.

I'm afraid it's not safe for you

to go home alone so late,

so I took the liberty of renting a place for you.

Do you understand?

I'm sorry.

I shouldn't have gotten angry with you.

It's okay.

Tong.

It's normal for couples to have conflicts.

I was just a little hurt...

that you didn't share anything with me.

But then I realized.

Everyone has their own goals.

Tong.

Can you promise me one thing?

What is it?

I still hope...

you'll move into the place I rented.

Just hear me out first.

Hear me out.

Tong, think about it.

You work such long hours every day.

You don't have much time to rest when you get home.

And you just promised me...

that you'll eat well,

sleep well,

and take good care of yourself.

♪Just us two, the world fades♪

I'm worried

you'll ruin your health

because of work.

♪Clock hands melting into dust♪

♪How I long to stay with you♪

Then you'll really have nothing left.

♪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♪

Give me a second.

I need to write something.

Sure.

♪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♪

[IOU]

♪To cradle love's last ember's glow♪

♪But how to seal this heartache tight?♪

♪Words of love♪

♪Half whispered, half untold♪

I'll charge half the rent

because I'll be living there too.

And I'm adding a clause.

What clause?

[Payable in 100-year installments.]

[If Ding Zhitong marries Gan Yang within this period,]

[the debt is void.]

So I'm the one who benefits?

No. I'm the one winning here.

[Zhonggeng Global Creative Center]

Ding Zhitong, come in.

Come in.

Ms. Dai, you wanted to see me?

I've reviewed the materials for the Guanghua Energy project.

You did a great job.

The list of permanent employees has been submitted,

and your name is on it. Keep it up.

That's wonderful.

Ding Zhitong.

I hope the whole Jia Fan thing

hasn't affected you.

I'll manage.

Thank you, Ms. Dai.

You may go.

Hey, we agreed the lab location

would be decided by draw.

One round doesn't count.

Best of three.

Best of three?

This isn't gambling. Why best of three?

Three draws.

If none of them are Hangzhou,

then I'll accept it.

Hold on.

In a best of three,

how could that be possible?

You cunning geezer.

Slip of the tongue.

Two.

No more tricks.

Alright.

Your turn.

Me?

What?

Hey, let me.

Please be Hangzhou.

Please be Shanghai.

Hangzhou!

Hangzhou.

Hangzhou.

The tides

have turned in my favor.

- In my favor. - Don't get too cocky.

There's still one more. Come on.

[Shanghai] Let's end this clean!

What does this say?

Thank you, Mr. Chen.

I quit.

Tong,

wait for me.

Yes!

[Oriental Manhattan]

Gan Yang.

You're up?

Are you leaving just after moving in?

Don't want me to go?

Go wash up.

I'll take you somewhere.

Where?

Stop asking. You'll see.

Go.

So? How do you like this place?

Why'd you bring me here?

Did you rent this place?

I secured some investment.

Wang Yi and I

are starting

our own lab here in Shanghai.

Does that mean you'll be based here now?

Yeah.

See,

I knew you'd succeed.

I'm still far from success.

But you're right.

Our company will succeed.

Then I want to make a reservation.

A reservation for what?

For the first pair of shoes from your brand.

Sure.

I promise.

Pinky swear.

♪My feelings lay deep in my heart♪

Let's seal it.

Alright.

♪Till you wandered by♪

♪Effortlessly♪

Tong.

The lab is just the first step.

I also want to create a running shoe matrix,

integrating online and offline.

Only then can we make shoes that truly fit everyone.

♪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♪

Let's go eat.

Let's go.

♪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♪

You're here.

Ma'am,

pork belly, please.

Come back if you like it.

Thank you.

♪Every stroke of ink screams I miss you♪

♪So don't let me go♪

Tong.

I'm back.

Welcome back.

So many paper cranes.

How was it? Are you tired?

Not really.

I met the designer

to go over the renovations

and supervised some work.

How's the renovation going?

Still a long way to go.

Probably won't finish before Chinese New Year.

That complicated?

And ours is just a small lab.

Bigger ones

might take half a year.

How about you?

You're off work early?

I submitted my project for review.

I got myself a perfect weekend.

Really?

Then can we go running together?

Why so many cranes today?

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.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

I'm just glad you see this place

as home now.

Let's hang them up.

Okay.

This string?

Hang them there.

Okay.

Be careful.

Beautiful.

I love this.

Not having to be so busy.

Being able to enjoy the view and cook

with loved ones.

Me too.

Tong.

I'll work hard

and bring your mom here

to live with us soon.

What's that smell?

My congee!

- What congee? - I made congee.

It's going to burn.

Congee?

You cooked?

I just wanted to try.

It's my first time.

Fish fillet congee.

Be careful, it's hot.

How is it?

Pretty good.

You've changed a lot recently.

Cooking and making paper cranes.

Before, you'd spend this time

glued to industry news.

You said it yourself.

Balance between work and leisure makes for happiness.

Try it.

Be careful.

How is it?

Give me your review.

Truth or a nice review?

Nice.

Delicious.

And the truth?

Well.

Very delicious.

Really?

Yeah.

Let me try it.

Let's add some salt.

All of it?

And... Pepper too.

Pepper.

♪Welcome to♪

♪My world♪

♪Where every cloud is brushed with color♪

♪You're so unique♪

I'm starting to realize

life doesn't have to be

just about work and money.

Making time

to eat and run with someone you love is also wonderful.

♪Thinking of you for countless nights♪

♪I want to greet the sunrise in your embrace♪

♪Under the same azure sea♪

You should go back now.

Your first day as a full-time employee. Good luck.

♪You and I♪

See you tonight.

I'll pick you up tonight.

I'm leaving.

Go on.

Bye.

Bye.

Bye.

Only 100 meters left.

Let's sprint!

Wait.

I... I can't run anymore.

Really?

You really can't?

Really.

We had a deal.

The loser has to buy ice cream.

Gan Yang.

Very well, Ding Zhitong.

Now you're even lying

over ice cream?

All is fair in war.

You really know nothing.

Tong.

I wish we could stay like this forever.

But I have to go back to school next week.

I almost forgot.

You're still a little boy

who hasn't graduated yet.

Don't worry. I'll wait for you in Shanghai.

Hey, what are you doing?

Gan Yang!

Hey!

Gan Yang!

♪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♪