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♪So many blessed souls in this world♪

♪The celestial palaces that mortals have admired a thousand times♪

♪But I have just one wish♪

♪To build grand shelters for all who suffer from the cold♪

♪Dreaming of solitude as my only companion♪

♪No one understands me, yet I'm not lonely♪

♪Walking in the rain, holding my umbrella alone♪

♪Its cover feels wide enough for me♪

♪Paying the price just to exist♪

♪Finding completeness in Sartre's words♪

♪So please don't tell me to find someone♪

♪I'm really not to be pitied♪

♪Why is he still single, unable to touch the closeness of fate♪

♪He just doesn't want to hesitate or get hurt again♪

♪Escaping, the final harbor for adults♪

♪Eliminating himself, freeing others, a kind of responsibility too♪

♪Without mutual ties or pain between them♪

♪Leaving a bit of innocence behind♪

♪Why is he still single, unable to hold on to true love?♪

♪Maybe he's always been too passive, afraid to meet someone's gaze♪

♪Pride, the gun that wounds two hearts♪

♪In the stillness of night, gazing at his reflection with pity♪

♪Feeling a pang of heartache now and then♪

♪Will he spend the rest of his life this way?♪

♪Or turn back to that distant light?♪

=Why Is He Still Single=

=Episode 13=

Let's take a group photo. Miss Fei, take one for us.

No, no, no!

Come on.

Okay. Ready?

Three, two, one.

Good.

Stop.

You guys are annoying.

Let's go.

Okay.

- Where to? - Where to?

This is my business card. If you want to do a photo shoot, contact me.

Scan the QR code to see samples.

Come on, let's go.

Looks pretty good, right?

Who is it?

What?

Looks good?

Who looks good?

Your survival instinct is way too strong.

I came to get something today.

Where did it go?

So strange.

(Podfelin Laboratory) Fei Wenli...

Stop taking photos. It probably won't look good.

Not necessarily.

Ugh, so annoying.

Everything was planned.

Let me take a photo as practice.

Okay.

Ah, take my photo?

Yes. Your face is small, so it blurs easily.

Do you always compliment people like that?

I'll include the bridge in the shot.

You'd make a great photographer.

I can't steal your job.

Stay still. This angle is good.

Still looks better with the bridge.

What's for dinner tonight?

Tonight, let's have white gourd.

White gourd?

I have a big melon. Do you want some?

It's so big.

No, it's winter.

Why eat an ice cream?

Aren't you cold?

Yes, cold.

But photography is also mental work.

Needs sugar.

This woman is not simple.

Using ice cream to lure Mr. Yu.

What do you mean?

Think about it.

Forget it, you wouldn't understand.

Anyway, if Mr. Yu eats it,

it means he's been successfully lured.

Take a photo.

Listen.

This is the most appetizing electronic mustard I've had this year.

What's so appetizing about it?

No.

I think this girl is really proactive.

Mr. Yu treats her differently.

Really? I think they're quite normal.

Mr. Yu really treats her well,

and not in a confrontational way.

Looks pretty

and young.

Men can't resist.

The rhythm of love.

(Yu Yu Design Studio)

- Wu. - Yes?

You'll take over Mr. Yu's work these days.

Where is Mr. Yu?

He took ten days off

and doesn't want us to contact him.

Ten days?

He's on vacation?

Vacation?

This Fei Wenli is amazing.

Feels like if you're not careful, your house could be stolen

without noticing.

Don't gossip about Mr. Yu behind his back.

Just do your work, gossipers.

Mr. Yu actually took ten days off.

Going to sweet times?

Love comes too fast.

Like the ceiling light.

Click, it lights up!

Click!

Changes color.

Click, turns off.

That fast?

You know, for an older man,

flash marriages are normal.

Maybe in a while,

you'll be preparing a red envelope for Mr. Yu.

Hello, if you were giving a red envelope to Mr. Yu,

how much would you give?

No way.

The finale?

It's so boring with Mr. Yu not showing up these days.

Not boring, I'm quite relaxed in the studio myself.

You guys aren't giving any red envelopes?

So heartless.

Dr. Gu, I want to participate in a traditional Chinese art exhibition.

Could you help me review the performance content?

Mr. Ximen.

I don't really understand art,

so I'm not sure if I can help.

♪Spring arrives, greenery fills the windows♪

♪Young lady embroidering mandarin ducks under the window♪

Su Qin carries his sword.

♪Suddenly, a ruthless stick appears♪

Good.

Not passionate enough.

Good.

This is called the Dragon's 18 Techniques,

which originated from Mount Longding, Ya'an, Sichuan.

A Zen martial art.

Uh, if the tea's cold, it doesn't taste good.

Drink it quickly.

I've already had six cups.

Right.

There are 12 more cups to go.

Each cup is wonderful.

Ms. Lin.

I think you should really consider it.

You already know the conditions they offered,

and it's very generous.

Absolutely matches your skills.

Okay.

I'll check the materials you gave me when I have time.

Good, I hope we can reach an agreement soon.

Also,

next time when we discuss this,

can we not do it at your company?

Feels awkward?

No problem.

Up to you.

Then I won't see you out.

- Take care. - Okay.

Goodbye.

(Emavo Design Group)

Ms. Lin.

Finance said

Mr. Yu spent 200,000 yuan as a contingency fund.

200,000 yuan?

Yes.

Royal Dragon Knocking the Moon.

♪Summer arrives, willow branches grow long♪

Who put dates in the teapot again?

Sorry, I'll change the pot immediately.

Ah, no need.

I should go.

Then maybe next time.

Next time,

I won't come either.

♪How can it compare to the green gauze rising over sorghum fields?♪

Looks like it's not about the dates.

Hey, Ms. Lin.

Dr. Gu.

Have you seen Mr. Yu these past two days?

No.

Okay, got it, thanks.

Dr. Gu also has no idea where he went.

Xiaoman and Qing said they haven't seen him either,

and there was no activity next door last night.

What exactly happened to him?

He used 200,000 yuan contingency fund.

We've worked together for so many years.

This is the first time he's done this.

Wait...

Do you think Mr. Yu got kidnapped?

Who would buy him?

What if they cut out a kidney or something?

With his old kidney,

forget it.

He's just kind-hearted.

It's possible

that he got scammed.

True.

These days, there are so many scammers online.

They appear in these high-end matchmaking events.

Stop joking, okay?

So annoying.

You two behave.

(Mr. Sun)

Hey, Sun.

Where were you just now? Why didn't you answer the phone?

Ms. Lin.

You've got to side with me this time.

That Yu guy keeps harassing me,

being so unreasonable with me.

Mr. Yu?

Did he come to see you?

Yes.

He asked me to drop what I was doing and go with him to another site.

- If I refuse, he just messes with me. - Alright, stop saying useless things.

Where is he? Tell me quickly.

(Yangpu Bridge) This place is so far.

It'll take me over two hours to drive here.

Mr. Yu!

Mr. Yu!

Mr. Yu!

Hey.

What's this...

Long time no see.

Sorry, everyone, I might

not be able to take your photo shoots recently.

You came looking for Mr. Yu, right?

- Yes. - Yes.

He...

We've been looking for you for days.

You don't answer calls or messages.

Sorry.

I've been occupying Mr. Yu lately.

He's been helping me.

I've already designed your new home.

Look.

I added handrails to all the walls,

so you can walk while holding on.

Also,

I've made all the floors cushioned,

so if you fall by accident, it won't hurt.

Don't remove it when you get better.

Because it makes walking more comfortable.

Okay.

Look at this.

I lowered all the furniture,

so it's easier for you to use in a wheelchair.

I'll raise them again when you recover.

This is the most important. Look.

This is a gift for you.

This is...

A telescope.

It can see scenery ten kilometers away,

so even without leaving home,

you can still see the beauty of the world.

Do you like it?

Yes, I like it.

I'll move it to you when the house is ready.

Thank you, Master Yu.

I'm very satisfied with this new home.

Don't be afraid of the surgery.

Okay.

Well...

I should be able to stand again, right?

Right.

You definitely can.

(Lab report)

She likely has a lesion in the motor cortex,

plus compression of the pyramidal tract.

Although before surgery,

her lower limb strength had declined,

it should get better.

Are you sure?

I checked online, and it seems quite serious.

I'm a doctor.

But you're not a specialist in this field.

Then why are you asking me? Go check online yourself.

Because I care about her.

I can tell you care.

You almost went to extremes.

What extremes?

I'm not dating her.

But isn't that dating?

You disappeared completely.

And they said, for this matter,

you borrowed 200,000 yuan from the company.

If it's not for dating,

why are you so nice

to a stranger?

I didn't borrow it for her.

It was an advance for the renovation.

It's like this.

She promised to do a photo shoot for me,

and I'd help her renovate a house.

That's it. A fair exchange.

Then why did you disappear?

Because I promised to help her hide her condition.

Because I sympathize with her.

But strong people

often see sympathy as an insult.

Then why tell me?

Because I'm a doctor?

It's not about the job.

Even if you were a chef, I'd tell you.

Why?

No reason.

I just wanted to tell you.

If you insist on a reason,

it's because I'm afraid you'd misunderstand.

If you misunderstood, you'd get angry.

And I wouldn't know why you're angry.

I'd have to guess.

Stop.

Why say so much?

I didn't ask for an explanation. So annoying.

So, do you have a misunderstanding?

No.

I'm off work now.

I still haven't finished saying what I wanted.

So Dragon's 18 Techniques actually has 18 more.

In total, there are 36 moves.

You called me here

just to say this?

I heard you went on a blind date with Ximen again.

That man isn't right for you.

Why isn't he right for me?

According to blind date logic,

he'll show you his best side.

But he's convinced you'll like his teapot tricks.

But he's not good at them,

which shows he's childish and narcissistic.

Is that so?

I think he's quite cute.

Cute? What's cute about that?

You're looking for a husband, not a son.

Why so cute then?

And after you marry,

he'll force you to wash teapots every day.

Listen, I'm telling you.

The teapot spout is three and a half feet long.

And you don't like housework, right?

Stop.

What exactly do you want to tell me?

Nothing.

You're not jealous, are you?

Who's jealous of you?

Hey, I'm your sixth uncle.

I can't let my eldest niece act recklessly.

Who's your eldest niece?

Fine, let me show you the photos I took of my eldest niece.

Let me take a look.

What are you doing?

I took these.

You took photos of me.

But I took them.

But they're of me.

So what if it's you?

Hey, stop that.

Don't touch.

I'll do it myself.

It's all dirty now.

These are the ones you took that day?

Yes, I washed them myself.

You washed them yourself?

How else could they look so good?

Do they look good?

Yes, they do.

Look at the lighting.

The composition.

So beautiful.

The photos are pretty good.

At least quite clear.

My hands are steady.

And also,

your face is big, easy to focus on.

Confiscated.

Give them back.

I've decided.

Ximen really isn't right for me.

What are you doing? What?

Don't play with other people's socks, got it?

Come back.

Dao.

You really are...

(Strong wash)

Yesterday, I just searched for wedding items on my phone,

and today, my phone is full of wedding ads.

Be satisfied, Mr. Yu.

You're so festive.

You know what?

Once I sent Xiaoxiao a message saying,

I'm dying of laughter.

Next day, it recommended a 40,000+ yuan urn.

They really value me.

Big data has no privacy.

I really should use an MG42

and spray a few rounds at them.

Trouble again.

They don't like your revised plan.

What, they have no sense of aesthetics?

It's you sloppily messing around.

Fine, then don't let them add 500,000 yuan.

Stick to the original design.

Hey, aren't you just sulking?

If you act like this, they won't let you do it.

Fine.

Mr. Yu.

Can you be reasonable?

How am I being unreasonable?

That was supposed to be a week's work,

but you finished it in one day.

What do you know?

For me,

one day and one week are the same.

And you...

What's wrong?

(X-ray report) Fungal upper respiratory infection.

That's quite rare.

Mr. Yu, what did you just smell?

Socks.

Socks?

Whose socks?

Your socks are that dirty?

How many days have you worn them?

I really didn't expect you to be so sloppy.

What's the saying?

All that glitters is not gold.

Looks good on the outside.

Embroidered pillow.

What other words describe this?

Ultimately,

it's because you haven't been taking care of your body.

So your immunity is low.

That's why you get infections so easily.

Didn't you say no matter how busy you are, you clean the house?

Then why are there still dirty things in your home?

Think carefully again.

Are there any other dirty things at home?

You can't talk,

and that's great.

Looks like my wish really worked.

What? I can't hear you.

Good for you, Mr. Yu.

You fainted just from smelling a sock.

You're so delicate.

How dirty was that sock?

Be more diligent in the future.

Wash more, and don't sniff those socks.

Alright, got it.

Small illnesses often, big illnesses none, right?

You need to revise the design.

Did he just speak?

Yes, just now.

Oh.

But Dr. Gu said

you usually don't take care of your health.

Immunity is low.

If you want to revise the design,

how are you going to do it?

Yeah, with your current condition, it's impossible.

You want me to take over the design?

I...

He...

He can't do it, right?

No, Mr. Yu.

I know this is a project under your own studio.

You don't want others interfering.

But now the problem is...

Ms. Lin, I think I can do it again.

Let me try.

What?

Mr. Yu said I can do it.

I...

I just want to know...

How did you understand

the meaning of what he said?

Don't worry about it.

Mr. Yu said the same.

Thirsty? I'll get you some water.

Hey.

Cough a bit.

I'll see if I can understand.

Need to use the bathroom?

Oh, quick.

Mr. Yu, do you think...

Stop spinning.

Out of inspiration, right?

Yeah.

Now you know how I usually...

Alright, stop.

I know you're usually amazing, okay?

Come, I'll tell you a secret.

The Earth we're on now

rotates by itself.

But it also revolves around the Sun.

But we humans

always think that we

can control time,

and want to use a time machine to go back or forward.

But actually, in terms

of the dimension of time

and the vastness of space,

we humans

cannot really predict

or control it.

Perfectly said.

You just talked to me for ten minutes

about the universe.

Yes.

What exactly are you trying to tell me?

I'm off work already.

Recently, I've been doing design work.

I have no inspiration.

Mr. Yu said I could come find you.

Ah?

Find me?

How am I supposed to give you inspiration?

Before, Mr. Yu said

whenever he was extremely frustrated, he'd come to you.

Every single time,

he'd come in dazed

and leave with a clear mind.

Well...

Maybe you're the only one who can heal him.

As long as the mind doesn't falter,

there are always more solutions than problems.

What you just said is the same as Mr. Yu.

I won't bother you then.

I'll head back first. Thanks, Dr. Gu.

Sure, no problem.

Is this your new photo shoot?

Yes.

Can I take a look?

Sure.

This one is beautiful.

Thank you.

Is this one when you're angry?

Why are you pointing at the photographer?

He said my face is big for focusing.

Well, he was spot on.

Really well shot. Really beautiful.

You should get off.

I'll leave first. Bye.

See you next time. Bye.

Seems like his Mr. Yu.

Eat more.

No good deed goes unpunished.

If not a villain, a thief.

I'm just happy for you, okay?

Happy that you've finally started independent design.

Taking the first step to becoming a designer.

Ms. Lin told you, right?

Yes.

Of course, I'm happy.

But recently,

I've been a bit lost.

Before, when complaining about Mr. Yu,

I could complain endlessly.

But when I actually start myself,

I realize it's not that simple.

Don't be discouraged.

You are the best.

Stop saying such insincere things.

How is it insincere?

Right now,

you need some encouragement.

Sit.

Look, covered in oil.

Eat quickly.

Wait...

Hey, let me tell you something.

I feel...

Ms. Lin has been acting strange recently.

Always secretive.

Ms. Lin.

Have you made up your mind?

Change city.

Change mood.

Change

to a more promising job.

Go to sleep.

Stop scaring me.

Don't stay up.

Go to bed.

The deadline is in a couple of days.

If you don't submit, Lin Sa won't kill you.

Meeting deadlines is a designer's duty.

Nonsense.

You taught me that.

Coffee's here, Ms. Lin.

You're rushing me for a meeting, right?

Meeting?

The meeting is tomorrow.

Meeting a client now.

Which client?

They want to fix a swimming pool in the house.

You're telling me this is because they're bored.

Xiaoxiao.

Do you want to go develop in another city?

Where?

Beijing.

No.

Why not?

Wu is in Shanghai.

Why would I go to Beijing?

What if it's a Fortune 500 company?

And the salary triples?

Even if it triples, I still wouldn't go.

I'm not like you.

You have the capital to pursue a career and a future.

Me? The only thing I can hold onto is my loved one.

As a woman,

you shouldn't just seek love.

You need to work hard.

Facing reality is actually a woman's strength.

Men are the ones

who are clueless and full of fantasies, fools.

If I were to go,

would you go with me?

Of course, I'd want to work with you.

But I have Wu.

Suddenly, I feel a lot of pressure.

Why is there pressure now?

I was thinking...

If you leave,

what will I do?

I'll be alone.

I definitely won't do well.

Don't start by doubting yourself.

Have confidence.

Well, the client

who requested an additional 500,000 yuan.

I really like this new proposal.

It's amazing.

Let's start work then.

Did you hear that? Perfect.

During this time,

Wu has worked hard.

Absolutely.

Wu hasn't been home for several days.

I think I should cook a good meal to reward him.

I'll leave then.

(Yu Yu Design Studio)

Welcome back, Your Majesty.

Rise.

Okay.

I heard the client really liked your design.

Thanks to you.

Mr. Yu, could you give some feedback?

Why use this tacky little floral print?

I hate it the most.

I think it looks pretty.

I never use this in my designs.

- But this isn't... - But what?

Is this your design?

Yu Yu Design Studio, Designer Yu Yu.

Do you think people will still believe it's your design?

No.

If you use my name, it must follow my style.

Got it?

Come with me.

I saw in the monitor that you used AI to make images.

Don't use it again.

Why? I think AI

is very efficient.

Efficient, but soulless.

Actually, before this,

I also used AI for images.

But for me, it's always just a tool.

Currently, AI technology

mixes all designers' styles together

into one image.

You think AI is not mature enough now?

It's not that AI isn't mature.

It needs a mature designer to handle it.

Wu, do you think you're mature enough?

In other words,

can your hands draw on a blank sheet?

Do you have images in your head?

AI is a tool,

not a cheat.

Art's soul lies in originality.

Mr. Yu, I was wrong.

I am a designer.

I should have my own ideas,

my own style.

I will redo the design.

Replace the AI one.

Good.

What I said earlier

that follow my style...

I didn't mean design style.

I meant your attitude towards work and career.

Got it.

Come back.

This is all the design fee.

Not a commission.

Here you go.

All for me?

You're not keeping any?

You did this project from start to finish.

Why should I keep any?

Thanks, Mr. Yu.

Remember.

If you have subordinates in the future,

big money must be given in cash.

That's the only way to keep them in line.

Got it.

I deducted 5,000 yuan

because you used AI.

Next time you use it, I'll fire you.

Out.

Ah.

(Please open the door.)

I'm back.

Close your eyes.

Careful. Don't open them.

Sure, I won't open.

Go.

What?

Don't open.

Three, two, one.

What's this?

These...

These are your man's design fees.

How about it? Impressive, right?

So much money?

Quick, count it.

Wu.

Yes?

Are you

going to propose to me?

Propose what?

Not proposing?

No.

Then why did you buy a ring?

No, this ring...

Every time you see it, you can't resist.

Since you've been longing for it, I'd buy it.

- If you don't want it, I'll return it. - Wait!

What now?

Consider it the betrothal gift.

Even this counts as a betrothal gift? Stingy.

Ah, stop looking.

Like you've never seen the world.

It's not about the money.

This reflects a man's value,

and proves I haven't gone astray in life.

It also shows my abilities.

I've overcome that hurdle.

Wu.

Yes?

I believe in you.

You will definitely become the best designer.

Of course.

But when do you think that will be?

I'm almost 30.

Still, Mr. Yu's assistant.

People say thirty is the age of standing firm.

So what am I standing on? Xiaoxiao.

True.

You see,

this time is just an exception.

Next time,

we'll rely on this salary and commission.

Income is just one part.

Mainly, I feel my career

has reached a bottleneck.

I'm currently Mr. Yu's assistant.

Even if I master my craft,

the studio's name

will still be Yu Yu Studio.

Over time,

you can actually discuss with Mr. Yu

to call it Yu Yu & Shen Wu Studio.

I want it to be Shen Wu Studio.

Xiaoxiao.

I'm going solo.

Start my own studio.

Wu, you finally figured it out!

I figured it out. Really did.

But I have something to tell you.

What?

The money on this bed...

Whoever grabs it keeps it.

(Yu Yu Design Studio)

You're now also considered

a somewhat famous designer in Shanghai.

If you're willing to come over,

I'm sure Ms. Lin will be very happy.

You are Ms. Lin's most capable designer.

- She... - Wrong.

She's my most capable partner and manager.

Okay.

Then by your logic,

it's precisely because Ms. Lin is so outstanding

that her leaving would be your biggest loss.

Are you threatening me?

Without her, I can't work, right?

That's not what I meant.

Lin Sa didn't leave, and now you want to poach me?

In your dreams.

What do you take me for?

A sidekick, a freebie?

Mr. Yu, we will offer you a very generous...

I don't care.

=Why Is He Still Single=