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'Be My Own Light' - Xian Zi

♫ It’s not necessary to conceal our scars ♫

♫ We’ll maintain grace through difficulties ♫

♫ Afterward, alone I’ll continue and start anew ♫

♫ I can pick myself up and can let go ♫

♫ I’ll look back at the world, amidst the confusion and chaos ♫

♫ There’s nothing to fear, oh ~ ♫

♫ Despite my occasional frustration and fatigue, the essence of youth persists ♫

♫ I'll seize my chances and set off again, oh ~ oh ~ ♫

♫ Even if I’m stumbling and faltering, I’ll become my own light ♫

♫ I'll live my life beautifully even as I walk on a path filled with thorns ♫

♫ The stillness of the night foreshadows the approaching sunrise ♫

♫ I’ll continue my upstream journey in the far distance ♫

♫ Ride the wind and waves to become my own light ♫

♫ With unyielding determination, I’ll let my soul soar free ♫

♫ I'll smile at the challenges, weather the storms, and blossom in determination ♫

♫ The greatest reward is the gift of a fresh start ♫

[Stand or Fall]

[Episode 30]

What do you mean?

Isn't it obvious?

Look, there are two words on my face.

I apologize.

It's also written on the table.

I'm sorry.

Please forgive me and forget about that misunderstanding.

All right, I'm not angry anymore.

Sit down and eat.

I knew you were very forgiving.

Let's eat.

Beef.

Xiao Yun. Xiao Yun. Xiao Yun.

Xiao Yun!

I...

Now I'm divorced, and my reputation is ruined.

My job doesn't look promising either. You are all I have.

If you still break up with me,

I will lose all hope.

Mr. Lin. I don't want this either.

But my cousin told me that if I ever see you again, he would break my leg.

Then... Then break up with him. You can be with me.

After all, we have a kid together.

Sorry.

My cousin took me to the hospital to do a DNA test.

This child is my cousin's.

Why are you acting like a gecko? Sit down. Come.

I need to hear them clearly.

Did you hear that? Lin Hao said he has nothing now.

- He deserves it. - He was never good enough for you.

Eat.

Waiter. Help me get a menu.

- I'm ordering some more. - You want more?

- How many days have you been starving? - I get an appetite when I'm happy.

- Hello. Here is the menu. - Thanks.

I'd like this, this, and this.

And Spicy Beef Ribs.

That's enough.

Are you that happy that Lin Hao took a tumble?

Yes, I'm very happy.

I'm at ease now.

I must have been blind to have my eyes on him in the first place.

You're just realizing now?

You never had good taste in men.

Really? It's just Lin Hao.

And that internet celebrity, Zhang Chen.

Zhang Chen is not bad.

Not at all.

You know what?

He's not a good man. Stay away from him.

Let me ask you this.

What do you think of me?

You're not bad.

A handsome, fine-looking man, Ph.D., Coffee Master.

Flawless from the inside out. You would shine in a crowd.

You're not easy to miss.

Am I really that great?

Yes.

Is your perception of yourself so incomplete?

What do you think? I have good taste in men, don't I?

Not bad after that.

Do you think an outstanding man like me

is fit to be a boyfriend and a husband?

- No. - Why not?

You're too pretty.

And also, women keep thinking about you and men stare at you.

Whoever is with you will feel so insecure.

Forget about my looks.

Then your personality?

I don't think so either.

You are aloof and quiet.

You have OCD and high standards.

So being with you would be very stressful.

Right?

Enough. Enough.

Let's have lunch.

What's wrong?

These are all my favorites.

Chen Xiaomei. What is the meaning of this?

You got eliminated but still want to drag someone down with you?

Right. I spread the news on the Internet. So what?

Was I wrong?

You were full of vain in your youth,

did everything you could to win a boss' affection,

and fantasized about being a rich wife.

But unexpectedly, God is fair.

You had a marital crisis in middle age,

and now you have to resort to showing yourself on the screen again to find a new home.

Do you think you know me well?

You even made up an experience that I didn't even know about.

That's slander, you know?

Send a lawyer's letter then. I'll apologize to you.

But I wasn't wrong in saying you bullied the weak sister in the group, right?

You framed me so that I couldn't pass the first stage. I will definitely be revenged.

Chen Xiaomei. Is there something wrong with your brain?

It is because you had evil intentions and ended up harming others and yourself.

You got eliminated because you were incompetent. What does that have to do with me?

I'm still not familiar with the first part. Help me with it when you have the time.

Sister Qiu, I know you don't like me.

You think I have no money and no power in the entertainment circle.

But you can't frame me.

You told Sister Fei that I hid Li Ni's costume and now she has a problem with me.

She gave me less camera time and reduced the quality of my choreography.

- Xiaomei, stop crying. - Xiaomei, stand up.

Stop crying.

You crying makes me feel bad.

Jing Zhiqiu, why are you bullying Xiaomei again?

Stop crying. Your makeup won't look good if you cry.

It's okay. We're here.

Don't cry, let me hug you.

Didn't you slap her?

Are you stupid? She wanted Xiao Qiu to hit her.

She wouldn't have been able to clear her name if you hit her in front of so many people.

You're just going to let her slander you like that in public?

Darling, you don't understand the rules.

The more you reason with her, the more unreasonable it gets.

The only thing you can do now is try to make peace.

Otherwise, it will be embarrassing for everyone once everyone knows about it.

I have a husband and a son.

I don't have to make it a scandal. In the end, we both die.

Do you need Guan Wen and I to drag He Yifei with us to put her in a sack and beat her up?

Why did you have to involve He Yifei and me when you want to break the law?

All right, I'm fine.

I don't care if I can make it to the next stage or not.

I came to this show just to enjoy the stage.

You are back.

- What are you watching? - Nothing.

Have you eaten? I had Auntie save some food for you.

No, I don't have an appetite.

Are you all right?

I'm fine. Why wouldn't I be?

All right. Go take a shower and rest.

How much of the marketing department's budget do we still have from their accounts?

This is the maximum amount I can come up with.

Lei Kesen used up 92% of the budget.

Not much money is left.

One can't make bricks without straw.

How are we going to increase sales with such little money?

This amount isn't enough to put on a large-scale roadshow.

We would use up half the money on a celebrity.

That's right. I was thinking I'd be able to see a few pretty actresses after I got here.

I didn't expect you to be so poor.

Xiao Yancheng, are you feeling itchy again?

Devil lady, do you have any good suggestions?

I think that if we can't have a top-notch, eye-catching event, then it's better to not do one.

One event won't help the sales.

Don't be so disheartened.

My suggestion is that under the premise of insufficient funds,

we can't follow the traditional marketing plan.

Try to link inputs with sales outputs.

Online shopping is trending now.

Nowadays all the consumers are looking for discounts online.

Although Wanli is an offline mall, we should take advantage of its popularity.

I agree. We already have the resources of the brand's physical stores.

As long as we open up the online and offline shopping experience, then they can become our advantage.

then they can become our advantage.

Then what are the offline activities?

We just discussed that it's unrealistic to hold an event with a celebrity.

I'm still thinking about the offline activities. But I haven't come up with a good plan yet.

Remember the supplier I met in Kunming?

A market in the mall?

Bring the outdoor night market into the mall.

We can use interesting trinkets and distinctive food and drinks to attract consumers.

At the same time, it'll increase the amount of time

they stay in the mall and increase their consumption.

That's good! This is exactly what Guan Wen means when she mentions an event that can convert to immediate sales.

The Business Development Department can collect rent too. It's killing two birds with one stone.

Are you free for lunch?

I have an early afternoon meeting. It'll be a bit tight.

Then dinner?

I have a dinner with the client.

General Manager Ding.

Are you having fun playing hard to get?

When are you going to stop eavesdropping?

It's so hard for our Xiao Guan Wen.

The market focuses on various local specialties.

We'll set up free games and photo opportunities to attract internet celebrities to attend.

The online shopping app directly connects to all the brand resources we have within Wanli.

We'll convince them to start shopping online on our app,

and offer special discounts on limited products to VIP customers.

Director Lei, are there any questions about all this?

It's good.

Is it not expensive?

Luckily, we have just enough from the remaining funds.

If Director Lei agrees to this plan, that would be great.

We can submit the marketing and sales plan to the Group before the final deadline.

Chairman Zheng. I got this shipped from France.

It's from the south of Bordeaux.

The taste and age is just right.

This wine goes down smoothly. It wasn't cheap, was it?

It sells for 80-90 thousand yuan in China.

It's cheaper in Europe, just a few thousand Euros.

It's not that much.

It's so expensive.

It's not bad.

We should be drinking wine at this price range.

I asked my friend to bring two boxes. Tell me Chairman Zheng's address later.

I'll send someone to send it directly.

- It's unnecessary to spend so much. - What do you mean?

Money can't buy love.

Chairman Zheng, do you also like drinking tea? One of my friends owns a tea plantation in Yunnan.

I'll get you some good stock from them.

You can try it together with this wine.

Tell us what you think.

What's the matter?

Has TL run into some trouble?

About TL's contract renewal...

I'll hand it.

They're such a good brand. How can we remove them

just because of Guan Wen's personal grudge?

Oh, right.

I saw the marketing plan Wanli submitted.

It's very interesting.

They don't change anything with that amount of budget.

Lei Kesen. You haven't fallen enough, have you?

I didn't put you in this position to deceive yourself as well as others.

Don't worry. I have an ultimate plan to deal with them.

It's coming. It's coming soon.

I hope so.

Director Lei, the result is what matters.

The process doesn't concern Chairman Zheng.

Take care.

When on earth is she coming?

What do you mean? She's not coming?

I don't care what it takes, help me settle this!

The Group has passed the overall direction of our marketing strategy for this quarter.

Next, let's come up with an execution plan.

All right.

I think it's best to split into two teams if we're doing two big events at the same time.

That way we can focus on different areas.

Director Lei, what's your opinion?

Since Director Lei has no objection, here's what I think.

For the two projects, the online app, and the exotic market,

General Manager Ding and Director Lei will each lead a team.

All right. I've met with this supplier before. So I'll be responsible for the exotic market.

All right.

Guan Wen, you're from the Business Development Department. You have connections with the brands.

You can help General Manager Ding.

She's here. Come here.

Let me introduce her to everyone. This is Wanli's new Senior Operations Manager, Cathy.

You all know her, right?

Cathy.

Aren't you President Chen's project manager? Why did you change your career?

Thanks to someone, I couldn't stay in my previous industry anymore.

I needed to change tracks.

Director Lei, you're amazing. You successfully recruited someone without anyone noticing.

Cathy is a good player. She will help Wanli reach the top again.

Nice to meet you again, Director Guan.

I look forward to our new cooperation.

Have we ever cooperated before?

Are you talking about the time I ruined your plan at the bar in Ninghai?

Yes. When you were jealous of me and Ding Ning.

Yes, I remember now.

The time you got the wrong idea and a man never showed up to your room.

Enough, enough already. Let's get back to the business.

Cathy, we were talking about dividing into two teams.

General Manager Ding is in charge of the offline market promotion.

As for me, I'll guide the design of the online app.

Has everyone chosen their group?

Director Guan will help General Manager Ding with the market.

I'm interested in that.

I used to be in charge of project operations. I'm very good at these kinds of events.

Director Guan probably has never done this before. She may not be able to handle these suppliers.

- Let me work with General Manager Ding. - Right.

Ding Ning, you and Guan Wen have been working together for so long. I don't think there's any chemistry between you two.

Maybe we should change it up this time. Maybe there will be some surprises.

Do you think we're having a meal here? Change it up?

It's settled then.

Since Cathy is so confident, we'll just wait and see.

How about this? Guan Wen and Cathy can both work on the market project.

- I'll work with Director Lei- - That won't do.

If you do that, I'll become the general without an army.

Guan Wen, you're with me.

Both teams are working towards the sales for this quarter.

So, Director Guan, no matter which team you join, it's fine.

What do you think?

I have no objection.

Now that the teams have been decided, I'll leave now.

I have a meeting.

Is the meeting over?

HR arranged an onboarding training for me. I'll leave too.

What do you mean it's over? I haven't decided yet. Doesn't anyone want to know which team I'll join?

You can decide. You can join whichever team you want.

Guan Wen, I want to talk to you

about TL's contract renewal.

Why has Director Lei been so interested in the Business Development Department's affairs?

I heard that you're terminating your contract with TL.

Sorry, it's time for me to get to my next meeting.

- Please make way. - Hold on.

I know you have conflicts with Peter.

But you shouldn't bring your personal feelings into your work.

You are right. I have a personal grudge against Peter.

That's why I don't agree to TL's contract renewal.

Is it any of your business?

It's meticulous. It's fine.

I'd like to introduce everyone.

This is the operations department's new senior manager, Cathy.

She'll report directly to Director Lei.

Nice to meet you, I'm Da Luo.

Does the Business Development Department need so many people?

I didn't see you bring in any first-tier luxury brands.

- You... - Cathy, you used to work in project management, right?

Have you done any big projects before?

Yes. I haven't done any spectacular projects.

But no matter how poorly I did,

Ding Ning still thinks highly of me.

I was responsible for the operations of the bidding we won in the past.

Just like now, when Wanli is in trouble,

he still came to me for help.

It means that I'm very important to him.

That's great.

I hope you can make your mark in Wanli,

and live up to expectations.

If we set up each booth to be four by five meters,

we can fit 16 booths

in the whole space.

Then we can find a design company to arrange the decoration and the layout

according to the style of the entire event.

It can't look messy.

Be sure to showcase the high-end

and fashionable feel of the event.

What's the problem?

Nothing.

I just think that you are very handsome

when you are working hard.

I used to just think that you were calm, smart, and enterprising.

But today I'm realizing that you're kind of handsome.

Cathy. I don't know why you are here.

But since you are now employed at Wanli,

please focus your attention on your work.

I've heard that next quarter's sales performance

will be of great significance to your promotion.

Aren't you going to beg me?

Maybe it'll make me happy and I'll help you regardless of the past.

Let go of me.

Ding Ning, you've changed.

You used to be a very rational person who knows how to balance the advantages and disadvantages.

If I can help you,

won't you reconsider it?

All right. Tell me how you will help me.

- Did you just finish a meeting? - Yes.

My head is a bit dizzy after a long day of meetings.

We don't have it as good as you do.

You took a tour of the venue while talking and laughing and got all the work done.

The main thing is that we have a tacit understanding. Yield twice the result with half the effort.

Exactly. You have emotional ties.

Director Lei, you're quite energetic to gossip about others.

You'd better focus on our project team.

We just finished the meeting. There are a lot of urgent matters waiting for your decision.

We'll need to work through the night tonight.

All right.

I'll go do it right now.

That's great, Ding Ning.

You lose in the workplace but win in your relationship.

What's going on between you and Cathy?

Did the girl from the bar take your brain with her?

Can't you tell that Cathy was sent by Chairman Zheng and Lei Kesen

to cause me some more trouble?

And you accepted it?

I have to be able to return her. But she doesn't report to me.

I have no right to interfere with Lei Kesen hiring someone for his department.

We finally found some direction and here comes another troublemaker.

I think that you're using Cathy to irritate Guan Wen.

Were you trying to make her jealous?

Look at you.

You're annoying.

Don't pretend with me.

But Guan Wen's reaction didn't look too good.

I didn't expect a confident woman like her to get jealous.

Nice move.

You read all her thoughts.

I've never seen you put so much effort into work.

Have you sorted out the list of the market stalls?

There are hundreds. We have to take our time to do it.

Then go do it.

All right. I'll go right away.

I'll go now.

30+, flowers bloom without fail.

The qualification match of the Top 10 begins now.

Next, let's welcome Jing Zhiqiu to the stage

with her solo singing and dancing performance.

Have you seen the post online about Jing Zhiqiu recently?

Of course. There are so many rumors.

Zhiqiu, fighting!

Jing Zhiqiu! Jing Zhiqiu!

I support you, you are the best!

The best!

Good luck!

Isn't Jing Zhiqiu back in the spotlight

because she had a marital crisis?

Didn't they say that her husband cheated on her and didn't love her anymore?

That's just nonsense on the internet.

Don't believe those rumors.

I love you, too!

♫ Why did you suddenly give in? It doesn't seem like me ♫

♫ It's obvious my heart is full of emotions ♫

♫ I'm not afraid, ~oh, I'm not afraid ♫

♫ I'll leave behind the truth and lies ♫

♫ I'm not afraid, ~oh, I'm not afraid ♫

♫ Dance to your heart's content, don't stop ♫

♫ I'm not afraid, ~oh, I'm not afraid ♫

♫ The stage is waiting for me to start ♫

♫ A new start at this moment ♫

Honey.

Honey, why are you here?

You did great today.

Isn't my appearance the best way to dismiss those rumors?

So you've known I'm participating in this show for a while?

Am I that out of date?

Of course, I know about such a popular show.

It seems that I've been hiding this for nothing then.

You shouldn't have kept this from me.

And you definitely shouldn't have told me when you were being wronged.

I just thought that you didn't want me to go back to work.

In the beginning, I did mind it a little.

But I heard what you told Xiao Zhe that day.

I neglected your feelings because I was too busy with work.

It's not that.

It's just that I've been failing to find my worth.

I'm Wang Xiao Zhe's mom and Wang Liren's wife.

But who's Jing Zhiqiu?

You know? It's been a long time

since anyone called me Miss Jing.

So I want to find my dream again.

Miss Jing.

I'll join you.

Really? You're not opposed to it?

How could I?

You are my wife.

You're the most important person in my life.

I hope that you can be happy.

I don't want to see you suffer.

And I especially don't want you to get bullied by others.

So no matter what you do,

I will stand behind you and support you forever.

But you wore such a nice outfit on stage,

and let so many men look at you.

I'm indeed a little jealous.

Then I'll think of a way to make it up to you.

All right?

[Special Products and Discounts]

Let me summarize the meeting with our suppliers yesterday.

They're completely capable of meeting our requirements with the technical aspects.

Now we need to figure out how to convince the brands

to provide us with special products and discounts.

This way, we can increase the customers' willingness to use our e-commerce app.

Guan Wen, you're in charge of attracting brands.

You have a close relationship with the brands.

How about you talk to them?

Guan Wen.

Director Guan.

What's up?

Can you take care of this part?

- What? - What?

Talk to the brands to get online discounts.

Director Guan. Can you show some respect during my presentation?

What's the matter?

Am I not doing enough?

Why didn't you warn Ding Ning?

And ask him to respect our elaborate marketing plan.

We've already got our hands full. And he only knows to flirt.

Guan Wen, it's settled. You are responsible for this matter.

Did I say something wrong? When did I even mention Ding Ning?

You didn't mention Ding Ning at all.

She just got riled up. She's riled up.

Tell me. How is Wanli now?

Reporting, Chairman Zheng.

My plan is working.

Ding Ning was just as we expected.

He's neither refusing nor accepting Cathy. And he doesn't want to be responsible for her.

Guan Wen is livid. She's distracted from work.

I think if this continues, no matter how good their marketing strategy is,

it's useless if we can't execute it.

Since it's going so well, I'll wait for your good news then.

This is our last chance.

If Ding Ning wins this bet and returns to the Group,

not only will I not be able to do anything about him anymore, but you won't have it good at Wanli either.

Got it?

Got it, got it.

Peter is asking about the contract renewal.

I've been working on this.

But Guan Wan won't budge no matter what. She refuses to renew TL's contract.

And she was so fierce about it.

I didn't know Guan Wen held onto grudges so much.

She is indeed someone who seeks revenge for the pettiest things.

But I expected her to be fair... when it comes to work.

No, Chairman Zheng. You were wrong about her.

Guan Wen uses her power to get back at personal enemies. And it's lawless.

I suggest you deal with it seriously.

Who gives you the right to make suggestions?

Yes, of course.

Then Peter...

If Guan Wen wants to act on impulse and get herself into trouble, we don't have to hurry.

Find a chance to pull both of them down.

It's so ugly.

Look at her. She's so not refined. She's bringing us to shame.

Look at that skirt. It just reached her thighs. It's so ugly.

She's embarrassing her husband by dressing the way she is.

Not everyone is like you who has fat around their bellies.

At least she has a body she can show off. You're just hating on something you can't get.

What? She can dance, but we can't talk?

She shows her face so shamelessly. Isn't it for us to comment?

That's right.

If I were her husband, I'd be hiding at home too embarrassed to go out.

It's the 21st century. Why do you still have such old-fashioned ideals?

Xiao Qiu's husband is reposting her posts on WeChat Moments to help her draw in votes.

He held up a light-up flag in the audience and professed his love for her.

Her husband doesn't even care, so why do you?

Are you jealous?

You're really weird.

Do you think you can be friends with a celebrity just because you're close to Jing Zhiqiu?

When she becomes famous, she won't even want anything to do with you.

Mrs. Pang, do you want to do yoga with me tonight? I've booked us a spot.

Look at that. She's legitimately participating in a show and pursuing her dreams of being on stage.

What's wrong with that? I'm not just supporting her, I'm voting for her too.

I'm telling all my husband's colleagues, friends, and relatives all to vote for her.

Xiao Qiu, sure. See you tonight. Wait for me.

Who does she think she is?

Your accent came out. It sounds awful.

- Director Guan, are you off duty? - That's right.

Director Guan, General Manager Ding is here.

Why did you close the door?

Sorry, I didn't see you.

Are you getting off work?

Yes.

I didn't expect General Manager Ding to also be done this early today.

You seemed so happy researching the market. I thought you'd be too happy to leave.

Why are you so angry?

Are things not going smoothly with Lei Kesen with the online app?

That's for sure. How can Le Kesen and I have

the same strong bond as you and Cathy?

Move.

Want to have dinner with me tonight?

I don't have time. I have to go home to do my filial duty.

She's really jealous.

Dad. Mom.

I'm back.

They went out for a walk on a rainy day?

Mom. Mom.

Mom!

Where did they go?

Mom. Mom!

Mom. Mom, wake up. Mom.

Mom. Mom!

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'You Are My Answer' - Zhao Bei'er

♫ Like an undiscovered swing, a convenience store in the early morning ♫

♫ Like a dimly lit night, coffee has its limits ♫

♫ My heart remains untamed and unyielding ♫

♫ I'm thankful for a chance to give it my all ♫

♫ My heart is captivated by the past, letting me embrace the nostalgia ♫

♫ Basic encounters have transformed into dream-like encounters ♫

♫ I said not to have regrets, but I've contradicted myself ♫

♫ Stubbornness doesn't come into play here ♫

♫ Unexpectedly glancing back, I realized you've always been at the beginning ♫

♫ The unwavering heartstrings play a calm tune ♫

♫ Putting my pride aside, I've discovered you remain unchanged ♫

♫ Is it too late for me to make a secret wish? ♫

♫ Even after a long separation, words aren't necessary ♫

♫ In this moment, I want to capture this wonderful scene ♫

♫ Thank you for your courage in accepting my simplicity ♫

♫ Embrace the new me, eagerly heading to the next destination ♫

♫ I'm grateful your presence slowly fills my surroundings with joy ♫

♫ How lucky I am to have you in my sight ♫

♫ How worthy I am that you are my answer ♫