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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 14=

Mr. Yu.

Who was that person just now?

A fool.

Oh.

This is my new design draft.

The client is quite satisfied.

I replaced the previous AI version.

Not bad.

Although there are still those little floral patterns,

for you, it's a milestone.

I allow you to be a little proud.

Thanks.

Mr. Yu, I have something I want to discuss with you.

But don't get angry when I say it.

I understand.

You're finally going to take that step.

I really feel sorry for you.

Which step?

Marriage.

Alright.

- By then... - I want to work independently.

You're leaving too?

Who else is leaving?

Nothing.

I don't agree with you working independently.

Why?

Look.

Just flip a page and I can find so many mistakes.

How do you expect to work independently?

My basic design has no problems.

Just because you don't like it doesn't mean it's wrong.

We just have different aesthetics.

I have a design concept.

Do you?

You know very well.

The selling point of my design

is centered on the warm zone.

What's your selling point?

What's your design concept?

Little floral patterns?

Back when I joined,

you didn't have a design concept either.

You could find it.

I think I can too.

It's not that easy.

Mr. Yu.

If you think my design skills are problematic,

I don't accept that.

I'm going independent.

But if you want me to stay and help you,

I'm not saying I must leave.

I don't need you to stay and help me.

I just want to tell you,

if you go independent now,

you're headed for disaster.

Then tell me, when can I go independent?

Mr. Yu.

Back when you kept me, it was because

you thought I had potential.

So now tell me, where is my future?

At this desk?

(Mysterious Adventure Novel)

Why are you following me?

It's your fault for leaving work too early.

I couldn't visit you at the hospital.

Who upsets you?

Lin Sa is changing jobs.

She's leaving?

So irresponsible.

You don't want her to leave?

It's not that I don't want her to go.

I just feel that if she leaves,

my work will be inconvenient.

Efficiency will be affected.

If it's not about reluctance,

you need to respect her choice.

If you don't want her to leave,

you have to show some sincerity.

Think more about her.

Don't always think of yourself.

Why are you speaking for her?

Listen or not, it's up to you.

If you don't want to listen, go home.

Don't disturb my reading.

Hey, what book are you reading?

(Introduction to Architectural Design) This one?

Beginner level.

I'll recommend one too.

Also beginner level.

(Visual Guide: Introduction to Surgery)

Hmph.

I'll read.

Who's afraid?

(Three: Requirements and Techniques)

I'm back.

Aren't you helping me with my shoes?

Alright.

No cooking, no shoes.

Just play games here.

Go ahead and play then.

Playing games every day.

And you talk about starting your own business?

If I get fired someday,

we'll have nothing to eat but air.

Why would you get fired?

Ms. Lin is changing jobs.

I'm her assistant.

If she leaves,

there won't be a suitable position for me.

Ms. Lin is leaving?

Why didn't you tell me earlier?

She wasn't even sure before.

What was I supposed to say?

If you had told me earlier,

I wouldn't have gone solo.

What does your going solo

have to do with her changing jobs?

If she quits and I go solo too,

isn't that rubbing salt in Mr. Yu's wound?

Why are you yelling at me?

I'm not yelling.

I'm just asking,

why didn't you tell me earlier

that she was leaving?

If you had told me, I wouldn't have done this.

Now I look ungrateful.

You're yelling at me because of him?

What "him"? That's Mr. Yu.

Mr. Yu.

Then stay with Mr. Yu!

Look at this. See what people say about you.

(A studio that makes work like this)

(is pure garbage.)

(Garbage) (Not even one-tenth as good as me.)

(Even a toe could design better than him.)

(Lin Sa)

- Hello? - Where are you?

Wu got into trouble.

What?

Daring to fight? Seriously?

It's already enough that I clean up after you at work.

Now I have to pay your fine at the station

and get you out.

Alright, stop lecturing him.

He actually lost the fight.

I didn't lose!

You can't even beat Ou Yang?

Embarrassing.

Why did you hit Ou Yang?

He called Mr. Yu garbage.

I did the design.

How could he insult Mr. Yu?

It's my fault the studio got criticized.

Five years.

Mr. Yu taught me for five whole years.

He could talk about any tiny problem for an hour.

My phone recordings are full because of him.

How dare he insult Mr. Yu?

Without Mr. Yu, there wouldn't be the Wu I am today.

Mr. Yu is my mentor.

No one is allowed to insult him.

No matter what, you can't hit people.

If you hit people, who would hire you?

Aren't you planning to go solo?

Go solo?

You want to start your own?

No, I'm not. I won't go solo.

I won't leave Mr. Yu.

Even the greatest general needs soldiers.

How could I leave? If I leave, who will take care of him?

Who asked you to take care of me?

Take care of yourself first.

Cut it out.

What solo career are you talking about?

(Name: Shen Wu) (File: Personal Resume)

(I am a fresh graduate in interior architecture design.)

(Through this resume, you will get to know me. Shen Wu.)

("My Dream" Shen Wu, Personal Introduction Video)

Hello, Mr. Yu. I'm Shen Wu.

I'm 25 this year.

My dream is to become a designer like you,

to create homes that feel warm and full of happiness.

I hope under your guidance,

I can achieve my dream.

Back when you kept me,

it was because you thought I had potential.

So now tell me, where is my future?

At this desk?

If you go independent now,

you're headed for disaster.

Then tell me, when can I go independent?

Mr. Yu.

Hello.

I'm a reporter from the TV station.

You didn't answer my call,

so I took the liberty of coming to wait for you.

Sorry, I didn't notice the call.

It's alright.

I'd like to schedule an interview with you.

Would that be okay?

Interview?

What do you mean?

You were in such a hurry to call me for help

but you didn't even let me in.

Is that dignified?

Can't you see

I've tried to be as proper as possible?

Sit, don't be shy.

For the sake of this fruit platter.

Actually, I don't want to trouble you either.

It's just that doing a TV interview is really troublesome.

Being on TV is great.

More fame, more business.

That's why I asked you to help me

pick an appropriate outfit.

Sit and eat.

Wait a moment.

Look.

White shirt, and blue suit.

With pants.

I wear this often. How about it?

Boring.

Wait a moment.

I'll change to another set.

You'll like this one.

Casual with a touch of formality,

and formal with a hint of casual. How about it?

The colors are good.

But it looks a bit like everyday office wear.

No problem.

I have plenty of clothes.

Have a seat.

The door isn't properly closed.

This set has a completely different style.

White shirt with knitwear,

matched with a gray coat,

and jeans on the bottom.

How about it?

This one's nice,

but too casual.

I got it. How about you try

top from the second set, and pants from the third set.

Top from the second set,

and pants from the first set.

Third set.

♪How many beautiful scenes bloom and then leave♪

♪Freeze all the beauty♪

♪A soulmate is hard to find♪

♪Open your hands♪

Not bad.

Just that...

Just what?

♪Enter my world and slowly dance a song♪

Alright, you're killing me.

You even help men tie their ties.

Do you know

- there are 17 ways to tie a tie... - Shut up.

When you're silent, you look quite impressive.

Hmph.

I'm talented beyond my looks.

I've got talent here too.

By the way,

I've mastered

your surgery skills.

And my architecture basics...

How's that going?

Can you build a house yet?

Here's a suggestion.

During the interview,

watch your words carefully.

Don't worry.

My wording this time will be perfect.

Xiaoxiao, I was wrong.

I should have put your slippers away

before you came home from work,

and prepared your meal.

I shouldn't have raised my voice

or lectured you.

I shouldn't be so stubborn with you.

I shouldn't have gotten angry with you

over Yu Yu.

I was completely wrong.

Finished?

No.

Go on.

From now on,

Xiaoxiao, whatever you say is right.

Hey.

I told you to kneel.

Why are you sitting?

(Sales Bible)

As the saying goes,

"Under a man's knees lies gold".

Durian can't pierce through gold,

so I sit here to reflect on my mistakes.

Quick, get up.

How can you eat while sitting?

It's smelly by nature anyway.

Don't be mad.

Well...

Don't be mad.

Mr. Yu has a TV interview soon.

Let's take a look at him.

What's so special about him?

You already said you won't go solo,

and he doesn't appreciate it either.

Ah, why are you jealous?

He's just that kind of person.

I'm not leaving now.

He must be quite happy inside.

Time is running out.

Take a look at him.

(No doubt.)

(Yu Yu, Senior Designer) (So the main focus is my design concept)

(is centered on the warm zone.)

(Basically, yes.)

(Okay, now let's take a look)

(at Mr. Yu's works.)

(Harmony between Home and Nature) (The warm zone)

(is an important space in the home.)

I don't see anything special here.

He's just doing all that humble bragging.

Boasting, and what else?

(The happiness gained at home.)

(What you see on the screen now...)

- Wu. - (His name is Shen Wu.)

You.

Since when did you install surveillance?

(All these years...)

To watch the dog.

(He's been meticulous all along,)

(diligently working for me,)

(often staying late at night.)

Not that often, though.

I only stayed late that one time.

Mr. Yu lied.

He did lie.

Watch again.

(Hello, Mr. Yu, I'm Shen Wu.)

(I'm 25 this year.)

(My dream is to become a designer like you,)

(creating homes that bring happiness and warmth.)

(I hope under your guidance,)

(I can achieve my dream.)

Mr. Yu still keeps the video of my initial interview.

Yes.

(At the same time,)

(Yu Yu, Senior Designer) (he is also my student.)

(But now he's gone solo,)

(becoming an independent designer.)

(If you don't like my work,)

(feel free to consult him.)

(He has a better temper than me,)

(easier to compromise.)

(If he doesn't do well,)

(don't scold him.)

(You can discuss properly with him.)

(Wu.)

I am here

wishing you

to realize your dream soon.

I'll be behind you,

cheering for you.

Okay, Mr. Yu.

He agreed...

I think I misunderstood him.

I watched the interview.

What do you mean by that?

See him off.

I'm leaving, Mr. Yu.

Take care of yourself.

Call me if you need anything.

If I can't make it,

I'll come back to find you.

Mr. Yu...

Thank you.

Goodbye.

♪In the darkness♪

♪Through the candlelight, I see your gaze♪

♪Hidden melancholy embraces indifference♪

♪A lonely body chooses silence♪

♪Look outside the window♪

♪Orange fireworks rise along the coast♪

♪Lovers embrace and cry while kissing♪

♪Wanting to escape, this is the fate of parting♪

♪She Said♪

♪Forever♪

Yu Yu Design Studio.

Designer Yu Yu.

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

(This is the full design fee,)

(not a commission.)

(Here you go.)

Thanks, Mr. Yu.

♪Forever♪

(I tell you, I'm your apprentice.)

(I must watch over you today.)

(Then don't be my apprentice.)

Get out of here!

(Five years.)

(Mr. Yu taught me for a full five years.)

(He could explain any problem to me for over an hour.)

(My phone recordings are all full.)

Without Mr. Yu, there wouldn't be the Wu I am today.

♪Forever♪

♪Babe, I love you!♪

This isn't the flu, just a common cold.

I'll prescribe some medicine.

You should be better within a week.

But you really need to rest lately.

You look quite tired.

Rest? What rest?

There's been a lot bothering me lately.

Still about switching jobs?

Suddenly I wanted to switch,

then found my feet were tied.

So do you want to switch or not?

Of course I hope

my career can develop better.

A broader stage.

But after so many years,

me, Mr. Yu, Wu...

The three of us

have formed a very stable structure.

Now, both sides have left.

The middle

will naturally collapse.

Mr. Yu will definitely fall.

But he will get up quickly.

But I worry,

if he falls too hard,

he won't get up.

If you're really worried he'll fall hard,

just lay a mat for him.

Give him some support.

So he won't fall and hurt so badly, that's it.

You're right.

I can't just cause the problem and leave.

I have to handle the aftermath before leaving.

Exactly.

I'll go get the medicine.

Okay. Contact me anytime if anything happens.

Mm, thanks.

No problem.

- Leaving. - Bye.

Huh?

What new performance art is this?

Pulled my back.

Old arms and legs.

Be careful.

Wu left.

The company says you alone

occupying this whole studio is a waste.

So a new designer will be assigned.

Why? I don't agree.

Don't do that.

It's not your decision.

This studio belongs to the company.

Come in, new designer.

Mr. Yu!

Hello, Mr. Yu.

My name is Shen Wu,

nickname Wu.

I'm the company's newly signed designer,

also under Ms. Lin's supervision.

Already can't fit in so soon?

Hi.

All arranged by Ms. Lin.

Mr. Yu.

Please take care of me from now on.

Be firm.

You're now on the same level as him.

Who's on the same level?

I'm a senior designer.

But at least someone can share utility bills.

That's also quite practical.

Don't worry.

No arrears.

Mr. Yu,

for projects your studio can't finish,

you can assign them to me.

Shen Wu Studio will

give our all.

Alright.

Hey, Mr. Yu.

Oh, right, Mr. Yu.

I've already decided.

My future design style will be English country style.

- English country style? - Yes.

With small floral patterns?

You're going against me.

No, that's a successful project of mine.

That's just that one project.

We're on the same level now.

Don't interfere with me.

Who's on the same level as you?

Ms. Lin already said it.

Shut up with all your nonsense.

Hey.

Now I'm a designer too.

Designers also have ranks.

Skills vary,

but status is equal.

You're too naive.

Naivety is my advantage.

(Yu Yu Design Studio)

What's this?

My original work.

Given to me?

Yes.

Whoa.

(Shen Wu Design Studio, Yu Yu) Mr. Yu, you wrote me a sign.

Not gonna lie,

this handwriting is really good.

If you can draw, you can write.

And drawing is a basic skill for a designer.

Which designer can't draw?

- Me. - Illiterate and unskilled.

I'm going to frame it.

Where should I hang it?

How about here, Mr. Yu?

Up to you.

The client will arrive soon.

Whoever grabs it, gets it.

Okay.

What?

Ms. Lin isn't coming back?

How can you do this?

Then what about my house?

Can you convince my husband?

Convince what?

You're too irresponsible.

Don't even know what to convince.

Don't worry. Let's talk it through slowly.

Fine, I'll explain to you again.

Alright.

Take a look at this first.

The child is so cute.

So lifelike.

Dolls made of dough have no soul.

You don't understand.

Have you really looked at it?

Why does it have no soul?

I mean white dough isn't suitable for making dolls.

This is called dough modeling.

It's an art in China for hundreds of years.

You just point fingers without understanding.

If I told you,

your designed house has no soul,

how would you feel?

Would you like it?

I do interiors.

Hmph, so this is how you argue with clients?

Don't rush.

Sorry, don't rush.

Let me ask.

What does this little figure have to do with your house?

I see.

My house has two bedrooms and a living room.

One is a bedroom.

I want the other as a dough modeling studio.

But my husband wants it as a study to write novels.

Ms. Lin promised me

that she could convince my husband.

That's why I came to you.

Now that Ms. Lin isn't here,

we can also convince your husband.

You guys?

I think never mind.

I don't trust you.

Goodbye.

I...

What's wrong with us?

Why did you say that?

I just wanted to tell her

the dough back then was different from now.

The grain ratio is different too.

So it lost its former soul.

I hadn't finished and she left.

Alas.

Back then,

it was about Guan Yu cooking liquor to kill Hua Xiong.

Here...

Clients got upset.

Mr. Yu, how about this?

Next time, I'll negotiate with clients for you.

Negotiate what?

Blame Lin Sa.

Irresponsible.

She quit before even leaving.

She had a birthday banquet tonight.

Took leave in advance.

Birthday banquet?

Yeah, let's go together.

I'm not going.

You can't bring work emotions

into your personal life.

You know that, right?

So you're on the same level as me, huh?

Now you have the right to lecture me, huh?

Do as you like.

Do as you like.

(January 31st)

Thank you all for coming to my birthday party.

Happy birthday!

Ah, keep your voice down.

So rustic.

I forgot this is a high-end place.

Happy birthday, Ms. Lin.

It's my first time at such a fancy restaurant.

Look, I'm in formal attire.

Looks good.

Especially like bridesmaids.

Everyone, sit down.

- Wu. - Yes?

I have something to tell you.

Go ahead.

Starting tomorrow,

Xiaoxiao will be your and Mr. Yu's assistant.

What?

Surprised? Shocked?

From now on, we can go to work together.

I can use your bus card.

But, Ms. Lin,

why let Xiaoxiao be our assistant?

Can't you see it?

Aren't you not coming?

You're shoving Wang Xiaoxiao onto me?

Are you making arrangements for the future or being cautious?

Since Mr. Yu is here,

just sit down first.

Waiter, serve a drink to this gentleman.

Mr. Yu, you're here just in time.

Go persuade her quickly.

Don't let her leave.

I have no right to interfere with her freedom.

If she thinks it's better for her career, she can go.

I don't care.

It's her birthday today.

What are you here for?

Happy birthday.

Wow!

I got a birthday gift? Thanks.

What is this thing?

This is bismuth trioxide.

A rare metal.

On the periodic table,

it's in group VA, period 6.

This element was discovered in the 15th century.

Ancient Romans used it for trays.

Its half-life is 19 quintillion years.

Meaning even if humanity dies out,

it won't go bad.

Got it.

Wishing me longevity.

- Long life! - Long life!

Thanks.

Is this the romance of a science guy?

Kind of puzzling but cute.

Alright, everyone heard that.

Have you made up your mind?

Well...

I'll sign the contract tomorrow night.

Then I'll hand over things at the company.

I will...

I'll go to Beijing.

Hmph, what?

I really like this thing.

Come on, eat.

(Yu Yu Design Studio)

Goodbye.

(Shen Wu Design Studio)

Shen Wu Design Studio.

Congrats.

You're independent now.

Wow!

What are you two doing?

Trying to take over my studio?

How did it end up like this?

What's with this plaque?

Well...

I wanted to frame it,

but the shop owner

heard it as a plaque.

In the end, gave me a 30% discount. I thought it was worth it.

Full of small flowers.

Tacky.

Intriguing.

Mr. Yu.

I put lunch on your desk.

Work report.

I've already declined

Mr. Wang's project for you.

Wu, Mr. Wang's project was successfully signed this morning.

Congrats on your first deal.

The person I want to decline is not the Wang with three strokes on the left.

Well, he is my client.

Wrong again?

Forget it. Doesn't matter.

Even if the company signed the contract, I won't design for him.

Wu.

You take it.

- Mr. Yu. - Sorry, Mr. Yu.

Wu.

- I... - It's okay.

Let's go explain.

- Let's go. - Okay.

We're leaving, Mr. Yu.

Did you eat something that wasn't fresh?

Looking at this lab report, nothing serious.

I seriously suspect

Wang Xiaoxiao and Shen Wu

want to completely take over my studio.

So they poisoned my food.

You really like to assume the worst about others.

I can't even work properly now,

and I still have to deal with some white-dough dolls.

If I can't work in peace,

the houses I design can't bring joy to people.

Actually, I...

Oh, I understand.

If you need her so much at work,

you should keep her.

It's come to this.

What else can I say?

It's your fault.

Telling me not to be selfish.

Telling me to see things from others' perspectives.

And now you blame me?

Do as you like.

Fend for yourself.

I won't care about you anymore.

No sympathy at all.

You call yourself a doctor?

So cold.

You don't mean you want me to speak for you, right?

If you really want to speak on my behalf,

it's possible.

I don't want to.

Alright then, never mind.

You're still here?

Oh, I have another appointment.

Oh, then I won't bother.

Wait.

If she's determined to leave,

you can't keep her.

But if she's indecisive,

your attitude matters a lot.

Really?

You two have been colleagues, friends, and partners for so many years.

If she leaves,

and you don't say a word,

she will be very hurt.

Don't hurt others' hearts,

and don't hurt your own heart.

("Shaky Human World" documentary) (Give me this booklet.)

(One for knowledge, and one for delight.)

(Why give it to you?)

(As a graduation keepsake.)

Everyone has mostly looked through the materials.

Our meeting is about to start.

Next month's tasks

are the showrooms of four properties.

Any questions?

I have a question.

Go ahead.

You know Lin Sa is allergic to dog hair,

yet you insist on keeping a dog in the office.

Choose between me and your dog.

Why did you resign too?

He chose the dog.

Why wouldn't I leave?

I want to start my own studio.

Sure.

But I want a manager and partner.

Someone to help me handle business.

You want me to be your partner?

Hello, Mr. Yu, anything?

Xiaoxiao.

Where is Lin Sa signing the contract?

=Why Is He Still Single=