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♪ Don't be afraid of the so-called top scorer ♪

♪ You're a legend in someone else's story too ♪

♪ Don't hold back, grow with all your might ♪

♪ Flowers bloom at the height of summer ♪

♪ Now let's reformat this life anew ♪

♪ Physics and math aren't that hard ♪

♪ In the flaming youth, we grow stronger together ♪

♪ My heart still burns with fiery heat ♪

♪ Follow the rhythm, let your spirit relieve ♪

♪ The night sky lights up, guiding my flight ♪

♪ I'll be brave with you, chasing the height ♪

♪ My love still burns, glowing so bright ♪

♪ Shining in eyes that smile with grace ♪

♪ Let us break through time and space ♪

[Summit of Our Youth]

[Episode 20]

Why don't you pick up?

The press conference fell through.

If I pick up, I'll get scolded.

Your press conference fell through?

It's alright.

For online promos,

they can interview others.

I was never one for crowds anyway.

Shiyun.

Actually...

I cried

not because I argued with my Mom,

but because I'm happy.

After so many years,

I can finally

breathe.

I no longer have to care

about how others see me.

I am free

to be myself now.

So I'm happy.

Good.

I'll be happy with you.

[Power Off]

Go back to your work.

But...

From now on,

I won't let anyone change

who I am.

So,

I hope you won't either.

Okay.

I heard something.

[Capital University Autonomous Driving Lab]

The VP of B&C Motors is his aunt.

There must've been an insider leak.

After the contest, we went back over everything,

checking the code

line by line and found

hidden code planted

in the encapsulation.

Didn't you check all the codes

before the contest?

You better confess now.

Honesty matters most.

Apologize.

Apologize first.

Xuejiao.

Got another white lie

for me?

No.

Listen to me.

Lin Jiadong.

You gotta explain to us.

I didn't do anything.

You have to trust me!

How are we supposed to trust you?

Lin Jiadong, it was you.

I didn't!

So,

you are the rat.

Why don't you trust me?

Explain yourself...

I trust you.

You...

Xuejiao.

Saying the opposite when angry

only works in a relationship.

Can't use it

on Lin Jiadong.

Well,

I only believe what I saw with my own eyes.

Go to the organizers.

Pull the in-car

command logs

from the server side.

I'll go.

Okay.

The tension after a loss.

Slow down.

Careful.

The joy after a win.

I'm sure you all get it.

Besides,

the hidden code was tricky.

If you said

Lin wrote it,

I'd believe it.

Lin Jiadong though...

Indeed.

Thank you very much.

Actually, that day

my aunt did ask me

to change some code.

There's a set of parameters.

Import them

into Capital University's computers.

It's just a block of hidden code,

won't affect your own

attack-and-defense program.

It just

slightly tweaks

the communication protocol between the car systems.

Once the results come out,

I'll have someone destroy

all the car system data immediately.

But after the internal trial,

they still let me compete.

How does their victory

benefit you?

I've been

around the block.

Think about it.

If a car

never breaks down,

who would I

sell new cars to?

Only if you make them

lose the contest

would they start thinking

you're the more reliable one.

But my heart

is still with all of you.

I hit the undo key in the end.

That's about it.

He wasn't lying.

The code really never ran.

But this only proves

even more

how important honesty is.

Between people,

trust is everything.

And trust comes from honesty.

Sometimes,

we fear the truth

might upset someone,

so we justify

hiding things

we think

they wouldn't want to hear.

But who's to say

this concealment is harmless?

We have no right

to decide for them,

nor do we know

if they'd want to know.

Though it's too late

to say this now...

No...

It was my fault.

I apologize to all of you.

I'll make amends.

Since you know

trust is the most important thing,

then you shouldn't

have told any white lies

from the beginning.

If there's a problem

and you can't be honest about it,

then how can we face it together?

How can we work

to find a solution

and move forward together?

Yes...

Who said I wanted to move forward with you?

Not you.

Just take the bone.

Xuejiao,

since everything's been said,

how about

just letting it go?

Said what?

I'm just talking about the matter.

They haven't made up yet?

Go...

Is it heavy?

Let me help you.

No, thanks.

Why are you here again?

I don't come back often.

Just wanna visit

my old classmate.

Why didn't you

pick up my call?

Didn't we

just meet last time?

Since you don't come back often,

spend more time with your Dad.

I gotta go.

Xuejiao, I...

Hi, Dad?

I told you to come to the shop

and learn the accounting.

Where have you been?

Your old man just opened

his first store in the service sector.

Can you take it seriously?

I'm counting on you.

I came to Capital University.

Forgot my phone again.

Gotta go back to the lab.

What's at Capital University?

Buried treasure?

Or something more irresistible?

Don't tell me

you went to see Xuejiao again.

Son,

I've got to say, back then

I really did hope

Xuejiao could give

our gene pool a little boost.

But she's been dating

her boyfriend for years.

No one in our family should ever be

a homewrecker.

Dad,

what are you talking about?

I... I have a girlfriend.

Son,

how can you hide such good news from me?

Is she also from Capital University

or what?

When will you bring her home?

Let me see her.

I'll talk to you later.

That's it for now.

I gotta go. Bye.

You finally took a

completely different life path.

Great.

Why did you come back, Xuejiao?

I came to get my phone.

Good for you.

Looks like you did well studying abroad.

You even have a girlfriend now.

No...

Listen to me.

Is she

jealous?

We should get Lin...

Hang out some time.

I'm meeting Tiantian for dinner today.

I'll go in now.

No time like the present.

How about today?

I'll wait for you.

Xuejiao!

I'll be here!

Didn't you go abroad

to be a pro basketball player?

Why are you reading

economics books now?

My Dad said

basketball's no future.

So he bought me a business

bachelor's degree.

More skills, more opportunities.

Your Dad's not wrong.

But this book...

No problem.

I can understand it.

Let me tell you,

ugh...

I mean,

this book is okay

as a general intro to economics.

But if you want to excel

in investing,

[THE DARWIN ECONOMY]

it might not be enough.

Then what should I do?

Do you want

my advice?

Theories are important,

but investing

needs foresight.

Needs foresight?

What does that mean?

Simply put,

you need to know

which companies and industries

will be

at the forefront of the times

and dare to bet on them.

How am I supposed to know

which companies

to bet on?

It feels unfair to teach you

step by step.

Come on,

I'm your old classmate.

What's wrong with that?

It's not cheating.

True.

Helping my ex get a second chance

is kind of a good deed.

The future

is about open AI,

using digital currency,

shopping on Temu.

What O C I?

I what?

I can only tell you

this much.

As your old classmate,

I've done my best.

You figure out the rest.

Wait up.

The info you asked for.

Will this do?

Yeah.

Lin,

we're leaving now.

Bye.

Lin.

Bye.

Thanks.

Bye.

Bye, Xuejiao.

Bye.

Bye.

Feifei, I'm a bit hungry.

Me too.

Right?

Shu Lan.

You're hungry too.

No, I'm not.

You are!

Hungry.

Let's go.

Xuejiao, we're leaving.

Bye.

Bye.

- Bye. - Bye, Lin.

Bye, Lin.

Xuejiao.

I'd rather we have a big fight.

You can hit me, yell at me.

Just don't keep ignoring me.

Can you stop

being so childish?

The last person

who cut the power

got their butt kicked

like crazy.

I didn't do this.

The power really went out.

Xuejiao, what are you looking for?

I'll help you.

A door pry tool.

The lab's a secure facility,

all doors are anti-theft and tamper-proof.

I've called security.

They're on their way.

How long will that take?

I can't wait.

Do you really

not want to be with me?

Let me do it.

Almost done.

You already sold C1,

but didn't even upgrade

the lab's equipment?

Xuejiao.

My fight with B&C

was never about winning.

I wanted to lose.

The goal was always

to get them

to buy C1 at a high price.

Then I'd use the money

to develop C2.

And when we both launch

at the same time in three years,

I can deliver

a precise targeted strike on B&C.

Thanks to you,

the national champion,

C1 got to

be sold for a high price.

Are you done?

That's not what I wanted to hear.

I shouldn't have run away.

Xuejiao, I never admitted it,

but I hid it from you

because I was avoiding it.

I should've told you

about C1 earlier

and let you know my plan.

I should've

confessed everything to you

the day after you got drunk.

Be honest.

Also, that last Lin Zhihua

did something bad to you.

It was also my fault.

I thought,

if I don't think about it or mention it,

I won't have to face it.

That was wrong.

I'm sorry.

Honestly,

I was running away too.

It's not that

I hated the old you.

I hated

the old me.

But whenever I see you,

I'm reminded of it.

No matter how hard I try

to erase

that past,

it never goes away.

Don't erase it.

Why would you do that?

The you now

and the you back then.

Without either,

you wouldn't be who you are today.

If you really think that way,

why did you keep it from me so long?

Xuejiao.

Xue...

Xuejiao.

Meet me at the company building.

The same place

where you were wronged last time.

Please,

do come over.

Safe travels.

Babe...

What do you wanna say?

Do you remember this?

This is...?

The code you wrote

to apply for the transfer.

There is a critical bug

in the code

you wrote.

No way.

I reviewed it many times.

Can you show me

the error log?

Let me check where the problem is.

Of course, I remember.

How would you...

How would I also remember?

Do you think I made a mistake?

That's not what I meant.

Then what do you mean?

Ms. Gu,

we do take responsibility

for this recruitment mishap.

Forget it.

I quit.

Actually,

after you said

"I quit" here,

I reviewed your code.

So I know your style very well.

After picking out

the illogical parts,

it's obvious it was your work.

Also, after you gave it

to Lin Jiadong this time,

he even

tampered with the same part

again.

Well, then,

thank him for me.

I managed to rent this place

before Xintu did.

This will be

our startup from now on.

Do you still remember

what your app

was about?

What?

You wanna interview me again?

No.

You interview me.

Don't mind if I do.

Hello, everyone.

Today, I'm here to introduce

a new in-car smart app.

The inspiration came

from her father.

My father

[More elderly in the population] is a ride-hailing driver.

[Growing travel demand] To pick up a few more rides,

[Higher technology adoption] he leaves home early and works late.

That gave him little health issues.

His memory's bad too.

Still wonders

[More elderly in the population] if doors are locked

[Growing travel demand] after he

[Higher technology adoption] gets home.

From

a business perspective,

designing an app

for a tiny user group

may feel pointless.

[More elderly in the population] But

[Growing travel demand] niche

[Higher technology adoption] doesn't mean it should be ignored.

Niche

doesn't mean it's invisible.

Our C2 system in development

is looking

[In-car smart app designed for elderly users]

to include

adaptive modes

like a senior mode

and special needs mode.

[In-car smart app designed for elderly users]

Miss Gu Xuejiao,

would you be willing

to license your app idea?

I...

The last me

missed the chance to help you realize your idea.

But I hope this you

can give me that chance.

[In-car smart app designed for elderly users]

Likewise,

♪ No more regrets ♪

the last me

missed you.

I also hope this you

can give me a chance.

Then

what's the time limit?

Unlimited renewal.

♪ I'll be yours through every turn of time ♪

Happy to work with you.

Promise.

Sugar?

One sugar cube,

half a spoon of cocoa.

Extra milk foam,

85°C water.

I'll have

a coffee corner

to our startup space.

You're set on

renting that place?

What?

Did your bad memories

give you PTSD

of that place?

Scared?

I wouldn't say it's scary.

I agree.

The last Lin Zhihua

wasn't that bad.

Except in the elevator,

I was kinda harsh.

This is bad.

Very bad.

You've been watching me for this long.

What are you up to?

I didn't even know

you checked my code

for the transfer interview in secret.

Seems like you cared a lot

about our contractors.

I've always wanted to explain about these.

Just...

Didn't get a chance.

That's just an excuse.

You need

to fight for a chance.

You're right.

I guess

I didn't try hard enough.

From now on, you just lift your finger.

I'll go

where you say,

sound good?

Then I need you

to let go of me now.

No can do.

What?

You only hear

what you wanna hear.

Okay.

Well.

Since you've been

watching me for so long,

and you know all about me,

now it's my turn to know you.

How many...

ex-girlfriends?

Me?

You know my circle.

Always Gao Rui,

Lin Jiadong, Professor Tan.

Unlike you.

That ex-boyfriend of yours,

Yi Tianyu,

is still hanging around.

Past crimes don't count, alright?

How do you know

he was my ex last time?

Someone was slacking off

at work,

cleaning your picture with him.

Then after work, he picked you up

with snacks.

Stop...

It's in the past now.

This time,

we are really

just friends.

Do you think Yi Tianyu

will be different this time?

What if

he's changed?

What?

Are you jealous?

No.

So what if he's changed this time?

We've both

gotten a second chance at life.

Why dwell

on the past?

For me,

every day now

feels fulfilling.

I like this feeling

of living without regrets.

This is the life I want.

Yi Tianyu

is getting better now.

I am really

happy for him.

That's all.

Besides, he has

a girlfriend now.

They are great together.

Don't overthink it.

Really?

It's real...

Can't we have a little trust

between us?

Yes.

I heard something.

Someone's outside.

There's no sound.

No one's there, you're lying.

Trying to trick me?

You don't trust me?

I do.

But you, little fox, are too cunning.

[2024] Mr. Lin,

your competitor B&C Motors

announced a complete withdrawal

of their autonomous vehicle line from the global market.

What's your take on that?

I've never really

seen them as "competitors".

The market makes its choice.

The fittest survives.

With B&C's era ending,

another brand

will rise

to replace it soon.

And hopefully, they'll set

a new, healthy standard

for competition in our industry.

Six years ago,

you sold your C1 autonomous driving tech

to B&C Motors.

Did you foresee that

one day C1

would be completely

outmatched by C2?

The new replaces the old.

It's how the market works.

Some companies cut corners,

hoping to milk one technology forever.

That's impossible.

In the end,

good money drives out bad.

That's something our company

always reminds itself of.

Okay, thank you.

Thank you

for taking my interview.

Thank you too.

Gu Xuejiao,

aren't you just generous?

Applying to make

the V2X protocol public.

Do you know how much profit

the licensing fees

for just the protocol

could bring to the company?

If everyone's year-end bonus gets cut,

are you gonna cover that?

Our private protocol

is the most advanced

for the next few years.

By granting free licenses to other manufacturers

to produce protocol chips,

we can actually expand Huachuang's

market influence

and share.

Can you stop

just focusing

on your own little patch?

My patch?

Stick to the facts.

It's 2024...

Zhihua, where are you going?

Project lead at Blue Mountain Capital,

Jason Yi,

is arriving in Jinghai today.

I've arranged a business lunch

to welcome him.

Let Gao handle the reception.

Zhihua,

aren't you meeting

this important guest yourself?

I have

more important matters.

Ugh, well,

this view is nice.

Beautiful.

Honey,

pour some more tea

for the future in-laws.

Right...

Here, in-laws,

have some tea.

Look at them.

What a harmonious couple.

Good.

Our family

doesn't have much,

just a harmonious home.

A mutual respect

has become

a family tradition for us.

How wonderful.

No wonder they say

parents are

the reflection of their children's future.

You two

are such excellent parents,

that's how you raise

an outstanding kid like Lin.

Yes.

Yes...

Yes, you're right.

I wonder

where those two kids are now.

They haven't called either.

Wait a bit longer.

Okay...

Take your time.

I've already

picked some gifts.

I'm waiting for you.

Okay, I'll be there soon.

But what

do your parents actually like?

When I get there,

let's pick something good.

Why are you so nervous?

It's not your first time

meeting my parents.

This time's different.

Don't worry.

My parents are really nice.

They'll make your folks

feel right at home.

That's exactly what I'm worried about.

Now,

I'm looking at two keychains.

I like them both.

Which one do you think I should pick?

Just buy both.

Yi Tianyu?

Isn't it funny?

The lunch your company arranged for me

is also in this mall.

Jason Yi?

You're with Blue Mountain Capital?

What?

Do we only talk about work now?

Isn't that

why you came back?

There are more important things too.

Like

relationships.

You and your girlfriend

are getting married?

Congrats.

How about these?

That depends on

your girlfriend.

Not up to me.

Do you like it?

Welcome.

Lin.

Is that bouquet for me?

Mr. Yi.

It's actually

for my future mother-in-law.

You'd better hurry.

Looks like

these flowers are wilting.

We're meeting soon.

I'll make it.

You picked the gifts

for my parents?

I'll take them.

We're leaving now.

See you.

Neither of you two top execs

is gonna have lunch with your investor?

Is a business lunch

more important than meeting our parents?

Let's go.

We're off.

Say hi to Uncle and Auntie for me.

Will do.

Be there soon.

They're already on their way.

Almost here.

These two kids are always so busy.

Today they finally found time

for this lunch.

Our two families

can finally meet.

They're usually so busy.

We can't even see them.

A perfect match.

Two workaholics.

Yes...

Right...

Sorry,

I gotta take this call.

Go on.

Go ahead.

Actually,

our Petal

takes after his Dad.

Just loves to work.

Yeah...

Of course,

he takes after me too.

Excuse me.

Okay...

Look at them,

balancing career and life perfectly.

Doing great on both fronts.

Compared to them,

we are just...

Life's alright.

But work, well...

I have a call too.

Why are you calling me?

Ms. Li,

could you spare some time

to discuss our dinner menu?

Stop it.

They'll laugh at us.

The phone's been silent forever.

It's awkward.

Okay,

I got it.

Just leave it.

Why did you veto everything again?

I haven't even accused you yet,

and you're coming at me first?

I've been in charge

of this Shen City project,

and now you're kicking

my people out?

What does that mean?

It's not your first time!

Can you keep your voice down?

Aren't you afraid they might hear?

I should be the one saying that.

Tell me,

are you the one

who leaked our divorce news?

Do you know

how much I spent on PR

to keep this

under wraps?

Why are you

always like this?

Why can't you just shut your...?

Stop!

Quit acting.

Just stop.

You think

they can't see

how demanding you are?

You kicked me a few times

while we were in there.

I'm telling you,

I've put up with you

more than enough!

My phone.

Who could it be?

Hello?

I'm not buying any house,

and I don't want a loan.

Hello?

Where is this house at?

Future in-laws.

Sorry.

Five minutes.

It's alright.

Gotta handle some family stuff.

I have something too.

Don't touch me.

Talk nicely.

Take your time.

Good thing the call came through.

Aren't you tired of this yet?

What's going on?

Lin Wenbin!

What did I tell you?

Have you ever

done anything properly?

I told you this is

very important...

Don't mess it up.

I think you just love

to act,

to pretend.

When will this come to an end?

This time,

you lied to Xuejiao's family.

I can't open it.

But

in the end, you'll be

exposed anyway.

I'll be exposed?

I'm telling you.

As long as you're out of my sight,

I'm super happy!

You think I wanna see you?

Wait...

I'll get the waiter.

Waiter!

Waiter!

Come help.

- Quick. - What's going on?

Are you meeting in-laws?

Why are you fighting?

Asked for too much dowry?

The key...

You got the key?

It's locked. The key.

The key.

Go grab the key.

What...

Look at this.

They're fighting one-on-one?

Yeah...

What should we do?

Dad, Mom.

Uncle, Auntie.

Just in time!

Xuejiao, you're here!

Ugh...

Uncle?

Xuejiao?

Wait,

they're fighting in here.

Open the door, quick!

I...

Quick, the key!

They're fighting, quick!

Who are fighting?

His parents.

Mom, Dad, don't worry.

I know their situation.

Let's go in.

Okay...

Dad! Mom!

I'm telling you...

Please...

Calm down.

Why fight with your partner?

- I'm not his partner! - I'm not her partner!

So you're divorced.

Look at all these...

Did you know about this?

Did you know?

I...

Do I?

It's alright.

Come...

Does it have to be now?

Does it have to be here?

Your Mom's acting up

regardless of the situation.

Am I?

I'm acting up?

Look.

Look at her now.

You two said it at the same time.

I heard you.

Son...

Do you know

who came to our restaurant today?

Ugh,

future in-laws,

I'm so sorry.

It's nothing...

Yeah...

Is this bouquet from Petal?

Yes.

Yeah!

Quick, give it to Auntie Li.

So our kids' marriage

is settled then.

No... Don't...

We can't take it...

What do you mean "can't take it", Dad?

What are you saying?

We can, we can take it.

Stop talking.

Isn't this great?

Harmony brings wealth,

right?

Seeing you all so happy now,

I'm in a good mood too.

Guests come first.

Today, your meal's on me.

Forget about all this.

I'll get someone to clean up later.

I'll make sure you're taken care of.

Wait a moment.

Quick, take a seat.

Thank you.

It's alright.

Weren't you two pretty good

at acting in front of me?

Why did you lose your cool this time?

That was all your Dad's idea.

We were hiding it pretty well.

Nothing about

stock shake-ups or info leaks.

Then out of nowhere,

he just couldn't

hide it anymore.

I clearly said

we should be honest

with our future in-laws.

Why can't we just be honest?

It was your dumb idea.

How old are you?

Think before you speak!

Honesty?

It'll just drive our in-laws away!

Seriously...

You're right.

You're right, okay?

You're always right.

Always the right one.

Son.

Son.

Today we messed up.

You invite the in-laws out another time.

We'll apologize to them in person,

okay?

Forget it.

I'll clean up

this mess myself.

Let's invite your parents

for dinner next time. I'll cook.

Speaking of

the kids' marriage,

in-law stuff

is all about fate,

right?

Yeah...

Dad.

Let's not talk

about the in-laws.

No.

But

you and I, we really hit it off.

I knew it as soon as you walked in.

You're a true savior

of my family.

Me?

When...

I'm someone

who likes to help others.

But when did I

save you?

If you hadn't

driven so slowly back then,

causing me to miss my flight,

and left my suitcase

by the roadside...

What...

How could you have done that?

Yeah, I... How...

Hurry, say you're sorry.

Sorry..

My bad.

Don't be.

Thanks to missing that flight,

I dodged

an investment trap.

Really?

That's some fate right there.

And

you're Xuejiao's Dad.

Are we destined or what?

Wait, this is...

Don't drink too much.

Okay...

She's right.

You drink less, and I drink up.

That way,

our bond keeps going.

Right?

Keep going.

Good.

Dad, Mom,

Lin asked

when we'd be available

to have another meal together.

Another meal?

Daughter,

I don't know

if your Mom can handle this,

but your Dad

sure can't.

Bro.

Don't...

One more toast to you.

Okay.

My son got into UFE

thanks to Xuejiao's

constant help.

Wait...

Your son is...?

Uncle,

I have work to do.

So I'll head off first.

Speaking of my son.

Hello, Uncle, Auntie.

What a coincidence.

We meet again.

♪ In a dark room ♪

♪ How carefully we light a single lamp ♪

♪ So there won't be an echoing sound ♪

♪ Flipping through memories ♪

♪ Every line a trail where our steps entwine ♪

♪ That's us drawing closer to each other ♪

♪ Let it be fate ♪

♪ Let us give all our courage ♪

♪ To journey through time with you ♪

♪ If you can ♪

♪ Read the secret in my gaze ♪

♪ You'll see you've always been in my heart ♪

♪ I try to open up my arms ♪

♪ Because I'm certain of this love ♪

♪ Summit of our youth ♪

♪ Even if the wind roars, it's okay ♪

♪ There's a figure approaching ♪

♪ I know it must be you ♪

♪ I try to open up my arms ♪

♪ Because I'm certain of this love ♪

♪ Summit of our youth ♪

♪ Even if the wind roars, it's okay ♪

♪ There's a figure approaching ♪

♪ I know it must be you ♪