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♪That day♪

♪Nothing stays together forever♪

♪I've quit romance♪

♪Who hasn't failed again♪

♪Crying in death♪

♪And in life♪

♪Even now♪

♪We keep learning♪

♪It's no surprise♪

♪Being happy is so hard♪

♪Weirdly, I became a role model♪

♪On the day we met again, we said hi♪

♪It was a reminder, a test, and a complaint♪

♪Who can do anything without regret♪

♪I am all right♪

♪May you live in peace♪

♪Let the world roar♪

♪Sounds like a carnival♪

♪Being alive is never dull♪

♪How wonderful to be free♪

♪I became even better without you♪

♪Nothing can be perfect♪

♪We bless each other in pain♪

♪We nod and smile♪

♪May we both be well♪

= Love's Ambition=

=Episode 32=

(Outpatient, Yuekang Hospital)

Alright, Dad.

Qu Mingcheng's land deal

(Shouke & Jinda Accused of Bid-Rigging) has been frozen by the authorities.

There's no way to complete the bet with the board.

He will be in tough times.

He's like someone sprinting

who suddenly trips

and falls hard enough to get dazed.

When he wakes up,

he finds himself

tied up tight.

All thanks to

your cooperation.

Regardless,

I've always

respected you.

Well,

we compete in business,

but

I genuinely

hate seeing you like this.

You don't need to say anymore.

My dad can't hear you anyway.

He's been unconscious

with no awareness at all.

Haoming.

Your dad had a sudden cerebral hemorrhage.

This wasn't foreseeable.

I also feel sad

to see him like this.

That's why I came to visit him.

Are you done?

My mom will be here soon.

She won't want to see you.

Alright.

Well,

take good care of your dad.

If you need anything,

just let me know.

Bye.

Who do you think

acted better,

me or Qu?

Of course, your acting is superior.

Careful.

Before the bidding concludes,

I need you to stay

at the hospital a while longer.

Okay.

I'll do that.

Having me hospitalized

was to make Qu Mingcheng

drop his guard.

The board's bet with him

was also your doing,

right?

Most importantly,

most board members

support you.

I approached them privately

with the proposal,

and they agreed.

But

one thing

puzzles me.

Qu Mingcheng

and Huang Chuming's bid-rigging

is internal information.

It isn't something

just anyone could uncover.

Very good.

Mr. Huang.

Qu Mingcheng

has been officially arrested.

The Diamond Plot project

involves massive funds.

Qu Mingcheng

won't escape legal punishment.

This charade

is finally over.

Without your personal involvement,

Mr. Huang,

our plan to take down Qu Mingcheng

wouldn't have gone smoothly.

Mr. Huang,

why did you ultimately

choose to work with me?

Frankly,

you and Shen Haoming

offered similar terms.

But you have Jinda,

so Shen Haoming stands little chance.

I have one more condition.

Go on.

Beyond our agreed terms,

I want

the two companies you own in Hong Kong, China.

You're really asking for the moon here!

This is my only additional condition.

As you know,

I spent years on those two companies.

When you officially become Chairman,

you won't have time to manage them personally.

Those two companies

are crucial to my development strategy there.

Fine.

If you say no,

I won't insist.

Are there other options?

This time,

I'll take risks with you.

The compensation should naturally be higher.

You try putting.

I can't.

He's greedy.

I should be greedier than him.

That's how I gained his trust.

Judging by the situation back then,

he did hold the upper hand.

Just one thing has always puzzled me.

Why did you

choose to trust me?

Firstly,

he dragged me into bid-rigging.

He made a mistake

from the very start.

Secondly,

you were generous,

meeting my requirement

for mutual benefits.

Thirdly,

I've done business

for so many years

and have seen many people and things.

But I meet

very few trustworthy people.

In life,

genuine sincerity matters.

Haoming.

I admire both you

and your wife.

I believe

you'll go even further.

Thank you.

Yan.

I just met Mr. Huang.

It went smoothly.

What?

Fang Lei came to our home?

Okay.

I'll be back soon.

Fang Lei.

Why did you come?

Look at this.

I'm sorry.

Haochen

is not your child.

I'm sorry?

Speak!

What's going on here?

Explain this!

Back then,

my sister suddenly came to me.

She told me

she was pregnant.

You are pregnant?

Whose child is it?

I don't know

if it's Shen Haoming's baby.

Are you serious?

You and Haoming

have already broken up.

Yes, but we

broke up

just two months ago.

Does he know?

I can't confirm if it's his child.

On the day we broke up, I went to a bar.

Then,

I met an ethnic Chinese artist.

That night,

we both got drunk.

And then...

But

it really only happened once.

Who was that artist?

Where is he now?

I didn't even keep his contact.

What will you do now?

Later,

my sister came to you

and told...

Tell me!

Why did the old paternity test

prove that Haochen and I

were father and son?

Why?

It was all my fault.

I thought

as long as you kept believing

that Haochen was your biological son,

you and I

would never

be separated.

And being together would feel natural.

It was me.

After learning you

wanted a paternity test,

I replaced the real test result

with a forged one.

You're insane!

I know I've been absurd and childish.

Absurd? Childish?

You're so selfish!

I was scared.

I know...

I know I was wrong.

I truly feel sorry now.

I'm sorry.

I hurt Haochen.

Look,

I'll go to Jinda right now

and reveal

Haochen's true identity.

Then you and Mr. Shen

can reclaim your board positions.

Fang Lei,

you're not even human.

Heartless creature!

Have you ever

considered Haochen's future?

What will happen to him?

Haochen has finally

seen Haoming as his dad.

Do you know

how hard we've tried

and how much he's done?

Let me make this clear.

No one will

hurt Haochen.

He only stays with me.

Got it?

Haochen will always be my son.

Yan and I

are his parents.

This home

is Haochen's home.

I know, I know.

I know.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm terribly sorry.

Sorry.

Sorry.

I'm truly sorry.

I'm terribly sorry.

Forgive me.

My fault.

My fault.

Hello.

I'm Han Weiping.

My business card.

Currently, I'm working

at a shell law firm as junior counsel.

Contact me anytime

for legal matters.

What else do you want?

Steve and Qu Mingcheng

have gone to prison.

You should be grateful

that they discarded you early

as their pawn.

Waiter!

Give her a glass.

Are you here

to mock me?

Fine.

Let's drink while you do.

I'm returning to the UK.

Go ahead.

Come with me.

I don't like enigmas.

However, I know

you're obviously a bad man.

To keep you from hurting others,

I'd better keep you in sight

under my control.

You have one day to decide.

(Conference Room) Haoming,

though Qu Mingcheng is gone,

your family's scandal

severely damaged

Jinda's reputation.

Since you're proposing

to return to the board

and rejoin Jinda,

we have a question for you.

What tangible benefits

can you bring to Jinda?

Exactly.

You can't enter the board

(North Waichuan Project No. 1137) without solid performance.

My plan remains unchanged.

Secure the Diamond Plot

at North Waichuan.

Jinda has already lost the bidding rights.

The original funds

could be invested in my company,

Xinye.

Using Jinda's money

to handle your own affairs?

Well...

When Xinye wins the bid

and secures the plot,

we can co-develop it

with Jinda.

We need to review

the bidding proposal and development strategy.

I've prepared everything.

Take a look.

(Project Catalog)

Before our meeting begins,

let's welcome newcomers

to Yan Studio.

Welcome.

The combination of Yan Studio and botanical dyeing

has increased

tourist numbers

in Gubei Town by 32 percent.

Thank you all for your efforts.

I'd also like to announce

that Yan Studio's offline stores

will be opening soon.

I hope

we will not only

promote new Chinese-style clothing

but also

create more job opportunities

through offline expansion.

That's equally crucial.

Now let's have Ms. Qiao explain

our offline expansion strategy.

Alright.

Moving forward,

we'll focus on

our three-year plan.

We plan to open

50 physical stores

and estimate that it'll create

over 300 new jobs.

Our marketing department will

implement integrated promotions,

online and offline,

to elevate brand visibility.

The summer-fall collection will start soon.

Let's wait and see.

Come on, folks!

I can't wait!

You know what?

I've been working so hard

to walk the runway at home.

Guess what?

Some of our new colleagues

are actually your fans.

You know?

They also want...

- Do it! Show us! - Do it!

(Project Description)

(Goals & Vision)

(Goals & Vision)

What happened?

What did the board say?

Rejected.

Their reason?

They had no issues with the bidding plan,

but they were

rather dissatisfied with

the development proposal.

They considered it mediocre,

lacking the creative highlight.

If I fail this time,

I only have one last chance.

I know nothing about architecture,

but take, for example,

Yan Studio.

When I established Yan Studio,

we really struggled

to find our brand identity.

When I first showed

my proposal

to Jiang Liang,

he completely rejected it.

That's why we changed direction.

I pivoted

from pursuing perfect clothing designs

to creating accessible fashion,

the practical needs in daily life.

It's this very shift

that makes Yan Studio

find something new.

Yan.

Do you remember

you said that local governments

placed great emphasis

on cultural heritage and history?

Sure.

So,

could I formally invite you

to become the co-planner

for North Waichuan's development?

Show me your proposal.

Here it is.

Look at this.

But many renowned developers

have shown interest

in this plot.

Thank you all

(North Waichuan Plot 1137) for coming

to our presentation on Plot 1137.

Mr. Shen.

Let's start with the project's features.

Our previous rejection focused

on this critical aspect.

This is the main structure.

The core design element

revolves around the river.

The kinetic water curtain technology

will amplify the light-shadow effects

very dramatically.

Impressive.

It's essentially

an exquisite art piece.

Mr. Shen.

While we appreciate

the main building's design,

how can you guarantee

Plot 1137 will

become a first-tier development?

Regarding cultural positioning,

let's welcome Xu Yan,

my special art director,

the founder

of the renowned Yan Studio,

a Chinese-style brand,

to present her vision.

Hello, everyone.

I'm Xu Yan.

About the interior

of Plot 1137,

our preliminary plan

is to increase its value

through cultural events

and art exhibitions.

Traditional commercial complexes

typically relied on

international brands

for core value demonstration.

However, consumers have shown

growing interest

in Chinese cultural stuff

and spent on it.

So this reflects

the resurgence of Chinese culture

and the boost of national pride

and cultural confidence.

Over the past three years,

(Art-Commercial Complexes) the intangible cultural heritage market

has grown annually by over 40 percent,

reaching a scale

of 150 billion yuan

of market value.

Last year,

Chinese-style apparel sales

surged 43 percent,

while intangible heritage crafts sales grew 60 percent.

Elaborate on your strategy.

Our core strategy involves

introducing Chinese intangible heritage brands.

We've made three phases.

Phase one

focuses on

traditional textile crafts,

such as Su embroidery,

Yunjin brocade of Nanjing,

and Hunan embroidery.

Phase two

focuses on

traditional craft brands,

such as

Yixing Zisha clay,

Longquan celadon,

and Henan Ru porcelain.

Phase three

focuses on jewelry

and art brands,

such as filigree enamel,

(Jewelry and Art Brands) filigree and inlay,

and cloisonne.

These kinds of brands

all serve our purpose

to create an intangible heritage zone.

The mission of our entire project

is to establish

an economically sustainable community.

We want these artisans

to have

a stable means

of sustainable support.

Moreover, we hope

this area

won't just be

for a temporary festival event

or a one-time exhibition.

Instead, we want people

to live here

and work here.

So, they can

feel a true sense of belonging.

Regarding Jinda's investment risks, how to mitigate them?

My family's money

will serve as junior capital,

while Jinda's investment funds

will be senior capital.

You'll have priority

in receiving returns

but bear risks last.

My goal is to minimize

Jinda's risks

as much as possible.

After two and a half hours

(One month later) and 186 rounds of bidding,

Xinye won the bid

at 3.806 billion yuan

for the North Waichuan plot.

The premium rate

reached 27.4 percent.

Mr. Shen.

What are your plans for

Xinye's future?

Well then,

today marks a milestone

for Xinye.

I hope you will

continue supporting us.

Thank you.

Today's meeting

is significant.

First,

we'll withdraw the compensation lawsuit

against Shen Jinsong and Shen Haoming

and reinstate their positions.

Next,

we need to revisit

the new personnel appointments.

Currently, Jinda and Xinye

have successfully signed the acquisition agreement

to jointly develop

Plot 1137 in North Waichuan.

Haoming played a crucial role

in facilitating this collaboration.

He has demonstrated

exceptional management skills

in project operations.

We will aim to

assemble a strong leadership team

to oversee the entire project.

After careful consideration,

I propose

that Haoming formally join the board

and be promoted to President of Jinda Group.

Please raise your hand if you agree.

Good.

Unanimously approved.

Congratulations, Haoming.

Thank you all

for your support and trust.

Thank you all.

Haoming.

I hope you'll lead everyone

and Jinda

to a better future.

Chairman,

I'll spare no effort

to live up to expectations

from you all

and Jinda.

Add more filling!

Grandma.

Obviously, I made this one.

And you made this one.

Why does mine look like this?

Yan.

No matter how you make them,

I'll always love those you make.

I think

Haoming will love them too.

Definitely.

For sure.

Grandma, look!

How's my dumpling wrapper?

Not bad.

You've improved so much.

Haoming.

Making dumplings

is making wishes.

Each dumpling

is a blessing.

You're rolling wrappers bringing good luck.

You're wrapping dumplings

carrying wellness.

And I am

wrapping happiness.

There's some insight.

Did you read that online?

Stayed up late again?

No, I didn't.

Look at these plump dumplings.

They make me so happy.

Plus,

we are

making beef dumplings.

That means good luck!

A family

gathers like this

to make dumplings,

which means we will

always live a happy and lucky life.

Grandma.

Look,

if you live here,

Haoming and I can eat dumplings

every week.

But if you leave,

who will make dumplings for us?

Why don't you just

stay here?

I've been here

for a while now.

But I have

missed my garden plants

and my little chickens and ducks.

I had neighbors

taking care of them.

Your place is wonderful,

really lovely.

I'm happy to live here.

But I still

miss my own home.

Well,

I just want you both

to stay happy.

That's all I hope for.

Wipe off the flour.

What's he doing?

Photos.

Today's reunion dinner

deserves a photo.

With the dumplings?

Sure.

Let's take a selfie.

Like this?

Well...

Is it okay?

How should I pose?

Just look here.

Dumplings.

One, two, three!

Look!

♪Rushing toward the stars♪

♪Undaunted by pain♪

What's wrong?

See?

- You look beautiful. - Grandma.

- Half your face is captured. - No.

Let me

show you a magic trick.

Watch.

Ready?

Come closer.

I'm watching.

What happened?

What is this?

Well,

it came out from up here!

What's going on?

Magic trick!

Look.

Cover it like this.

You teach Grandma to use this.

Cover it.

Abracadabra.

It's magic.

Cover.

Cover it!

- Warm it. - Rub our hands.

Okay.

Time for the magic show.

Alright.

Let's give it

some magic power.

Good.

Open!

I can open it?

- Yeah. - Yeah.

It better not disappear.

Colors are emerging.

Yes, colors!

Look.

Eyes in the photo

look big.

Manifest.

Manifest?

Manifest?

What's that?

Grandma,

this is an instant camera.

Grandma, your head

is perfectly framed here.

Great camera angle.

See how happy we are!

So happy.

♪When I look back♪

♪Will you wait for me♪

♪Like fireworks that loved♪

Grandma's asleep?

Sure.

What's that?

This is

my gift for you.

Isn't this my photo album?

Look.

How old were you?

I was 23.

(In 2008, I was 21.)

(In 2013, I was 26, and you were 31.)

♪If you remember me♪

♪Then I'm pleased♪

(Today, we got married.)

(Dad, Mom, and Kid)

♪I love you, that's right♪

♪How I wish to say it♪

(Dad, Mom, and Kid)

(Today's watermelon's so sweet. Dad, Mom and Kid)

♪Deep blue seas turn to foam♪

(Lucky wrapper, healthy filling, happy folds)

♪If you remember me♪

From now on,

this will

be our family album.

Here,

here,

here,

and here

will all be filled.

♪I think by now you know it♪

♪About me and you♪

I'm happy to have you.

Me too.

♪Right now just to be here with you♪

♪I like you♪

♪Here in my arms♪

♪I like you♪

♪Here in my arms♪

♪What already happened♪

♪Feeling so lost and feeling♪

♪So much distractions♪

♪Never imagined♪

♪You'd stay by my side♪

♪Comforting my sorrows♪

♪On the midnight streets♪

♪In shadowed corners♪

♪Remember that moment♪

♪You smiled and looked at me♪

♪At that moment, the world♪

♪Just you and me♪

♪Enjoying the city life♪

♪Holding your hand♪

Grandma.

Let me remind you again.

If anything happens,

call me immediately.

Got it.

I'll always remember.

Yan, don't worry.

You and Lin focus on work.

We'll take care of your grandma.

Your mom and I plan

to sell the barbershop

and move in with your grandma

to care for her.

That's good.

Let's walk you out.

Don't bother.

You'll be late for work.

Hurry and get ready.

Mom,

let's go.

I'm leaving.

Dad, Mom, you can come anytime.

Come with Grandma next time.

Stay for a while.

Yazhen.

After we return,

let's expand Mom's vegetable plot.

Here.

Plant more broad beans.

♪Entangling my body♪

♪Cut off malicious labels♪

♪I got reborn♪

♪Flashing smiles♪

♪I'll make you adore me, ready to shine♪

♪Like a raw diamond, my presence shapes the world♪

♪Blooming in my colors, every frame's perfection♪

♪My beauty's defined by none but my own command♪

(Entrance)

♪Entangling my body♪

♪Cut off malicious labels♪

♪My face radiates light♪

♪Metamorphosis declares♪

♪Butterfly breaking free in the mirror♪

♪Perfect, for no one♪

♪I got reborn♪

♪Flashing smiles♪

♪I'll make you adore me, ready to shine♪

Don't be scared. Hold tight.

Go.

Go.

♪Bloom for myself♪

♪Sharp tailoring♪

♪The present I want♪

♪Discard what doesn't fit♪

(Signing Day)

Wake up.

No rush today, right?

Who said Yan Studio

is a key attraction

for the North Waichuan project?

Who begged me to sign?

No rush now?

I'm sleeping.

Thank you for joining.

- See you later. - See you later.

(Jinda Group and Yan Studio Signing for the Joint Development of Plot 1137)

The agreement terms

have been verified by both parties.

If you

have no further issues,

we'll proceed to signing.

Mr. Shen. Nice working with you.

Likewise.

(Party B Representative: Xu Yan)

(Party A Representative: Shen Haoming)

♪Like fireworks that loved♪

♪Rushing toward the stars♪

♪Undaunted by pain♪

♪Fearless of flames♪

♪Even if just a fleeting sparkle♪

♪We shed tears♪

♪Deep blue seas turn to foam♪

♪We regained freedom♪

♪If you remember me♪

♪Then I'm pleased♪

♪I just wanna take my time tonight♪

Looks absolutely stunning.

Beautiful?

Gorgeous.

Wait.

Let me film a video.

We'll post it online.

If you post it online,

I'll become more famous

as the designer.

Ms. Qiao looks fabulous in it.

Exactly.

Thanks, Ms. Qiao.

♪Even if I'm the only one♪

♪Cause I just have been hurt too many times♪

I want to wear this outfit

on my wedding night.

Go ahead.

You can't take it off from now on

until the wedding night.

I won't.

The next morning,

I'll still wear this.

Looks really nice.

You and Yu Yiming are about the same height.

Come on. Stand next to her.

Let me see if it looks good.

Come, my handsome groom-to-be.

Is this appropriate?

Strike a pose.

What's wrong with this?

Stay still.

Beautiful.

Like this?

Stunning.

Let me change angles.

This side.

Don't move.

- Sweetie. - Smile.

Newlyweds, stand closer together.

♪You realize♪

♪It will all be alright♪

♪Cause I just have been hurt too many times♪

♪I'm giving it all, just getting nothing back♪

♪I was lost in the dark, and it's too hurt to even see♪

♪See the world and how it flows. We never let go♪

♪So I'll take my time♪

♪To reignite♪

♪The love that I should deserve♪

♪When the time is right♪

♪You realize♪

♪It will all be alright♪