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♪I woke up in a strange place♪

♪The sunlight here is blindingly bright♪

♪Pages rustle, and I hear a loud voice♪

♪I've become the center of the story♪

♪I must escape this dream♪

♪Yet why does my heart surrender before you♪

♪Clearly, it's a fake plot♪

♪A fake world♪

♪Yet eventually, my heart is open to you♪

=My Page in the 90s= (Adapted from "Bye, Wild Weasel")

=Episode 19=

Next.

Next up, Zhu Mengmeng.

Next.

(The Most Beautiful Youthful Voice)

Zhu Mengmeng.

Zhu Mengmeng.

Seems like you're not ready.

Don't take the stage unprepared.

Next.

Zhu Mengmeng.

Is Zhu Mengmeng here?

If not, next one.

Here! I'm here.

(Judge)

(Voice of Dreams)

(Voice of Dreams)

Okay, begin your performance.

Zhu Mengmeng, you may start.

(Judge)

♪If I open my eyes from a nightmare♪

♪Facing this cruel world♪

This isn't working.

♪Whose heartstrings does the wind pluck♪

(Ignore others' judgement.)

Remember, you're singing for yourself

and for those who appreciate you.

Focus.

Clear your mind.

Then the nerves will fade.

Right. Nothing else matters.

What matters is making a strong start.

♪Love's time machine, flies, flies, flies♪

♪Through centuries, just to meet you♪

♪Love's time machine keeps on turning♪

- She's good. - Pretty good.

Solid breath control.

Good.

♪Just to hold you♪

Okay.

You passed.

(Voice of Dreams, Singing Dreams, Sounding the Future)

(Voice of Dreams Judge Score Sheet)

(Zhu Mengmeng: Excellent)

(Letao Tower)

Mr. Gao.

Mr. Li.

Please, sit.

Take a seat.

Why didn't you take more time off?

I'm mostly recovered.

The marketing team told me

product development is going smoothly.

Yes.

Here, look at this.

(Boli Capital and Letao Cooperation Proposal)

Boli?

Based on our new product's

market performance,

Boli has offered us

very favorable cooperation terms.

(Cooperation Proposal) Mr. Li,

Boli Capital is foreign capital.

As long as it benefits Letao's future,

what difference does foreign or domestic capital make?

Letting foreign capital invest now

means we'll be led by the nose later.

Haiming.

Sometimes, people shouldn't be too stubborn.

Now many companies are eager

to attract foreign investment.

Besides, consumers nowadays

prefer imported products.

This is the future trend.

Mr. Li,

there's no such thing

as a free lunch.

I don't want foreign capital

to restrict our product R&D.

Plus, I don't want our domestic brand, built with hard work,

to transform

into some so-called imported product.

Haiming,

Letao has weathered decades of challenges.

All of us want Letao to thrive, right?

Alright, I won't disturb you further.

Think it over carefully.

- Alright. - Take care.

Luo.

- Mr. Gao. - Take this to Legal Department.

Okay.

Congratulations.

Male Lead's fondness toward you

has risen to 96 percent.

Mr. Gao, Lin Huan'er is playing hard to get.

She wants a cat-and-mouse game.

Why are you still here?

I'm leaving.

(Mrs. Gao, new message) (Lin Huan'er, Hello.)

(I am Gao Haiming's mother.)

(I'm unwell.)

(I need to talk to you.)

(Please, don't tell Haiming.)

(Inpatient)

Mrs. Gao.

Huan'er, come. Take a seat.

I hope you don't mind

me calling you over.

Of course not.

How are you feeling?

I just felt unwell

back when I was in Sweden.

I thought, maybe I should just return home first.

So, right after coming back, I came to the hospital.

Does the Chairman know?

He's busy with other matters.

Mrs. Gao,

I think you should

tell Haiming as soon as possible.

I'm truly happy for Haiming.

Ever since he met you,

even I didn't realize

he had such a passionate

and childlike side.

Huan'er.

Thank you.

It's so good to have you.

Mrs. Gao.

You...

Actually, I haven't been a good mother.

I was young at that time.

Because of family troubles,

when Haiming was very little,

I once tried to jump into the sea with him in my arms.

I've always felt guilty towards him.

Even now,

I still don't know

if he has truly forgiven me in his heart.

My greatest wish now

is for him to be happy.

So I want to ask you a favor.

Please help me

take good care of him.

Will you?

Mrs. Gao,

don't think about these now.

The most important thing now is to focus on recovering your health.

No matter how well I care for him,

or how kind I am to him,

I can never replace your place in his heart.

Certain things

should be told by yourself

once you're better.

Haiming?

Alright, I'm leaving.

You go ahead.

Mom.

Such a big thing,

why didn't you tell me?

What illness?

It's no big deal.

The hospital hasn't issued the diagnosis report yet.

See? I'm perfectly fine.

How about we go out for a walk?

I like Huan'er.

I'm truly happy for you both.

Take good care of each other.

Don't hold a grudge against me anymore.

Because of that thing...

Mom,

I don't blame you.

I'm doing fine now, aren't I?

I've grown up.

Really no grudge?

My boy has grown up.

All these years,

I knew you had a shadow in your heart.

Because of that incident,

you refused to go near the sea.

I just felt

I didn't take good care of you.

Mom,

I have my own life now.

So shouldn't you

start living for yourself?

Although my childhood memories are a bit hazy,

I always remember

that photo album I saw.

You looked radiant in those pictures.

In my heart,

you've always been like that.

Truly.

(I can wait.)

It will happen someday.

(As the female lead,)

(your ultimate quest)

(is to fall in love with the male lead, Gao Haiming.)

(Only by gaining his proposal)

(can you return to your original world.)

I want them to love passionately in my book,

without any regrets.

So as long as he doesn't propose to me,

I can stay with him a little longer?

Sorry,

players aren't allowed to exploit system bugs.

Otherwise, no one can predict

(Loading) the consequences.

Why?

I just want to spend more time with him.

Even if we're truly in love, is that still not allowed?

Sorry, Player.

Your time limit only extends until the Millennium.

(Loading)

The Millennium?

What do you mean?

If the Player fails to complete the quest

and obtain Gao Haiming's proposal,

Gao Haiming and this whole world will collapse

and disappear forever.

Why is this happening?

Hello?

Where are you?

Gao Haiming.

Huan'er.

What's wrong?

Gao Haiming.

Let's not wait until tomorrow, okay?

Let's be together right now.

♪I boarded a rickety time machine♪

I won't run away anymore.

I want to be with you.

I want to go to the park,

watch movies,

go to amusement parks with you,

and cook and eat meals together.

There are so many things

I want to do with you.

Before we've been through everything,

I don't want...

Okay.

Then let's watch movies,

go to amusement parks,

and go on dates.

Anything you want to do,

I'll do it with you.

We have a long, long time.

You can do so many things.

Alright?

♪Streaking across the sky♪

Lin Huan'er, congratulations!

Gao Haiming's fondness toward you

has reached 100 percent.

You're getting closer to going home!

What's wrong?

♪In memories, the breeze is soft♪

Gao Haiming,

I think I'm really foolish.

Because I'm afraid of losing you,

I never dared to face it.

You won't lose me.

♪Through centuries, just to meet you♪

It's so real.

Of course.

Do you think I'm fake?

Of course, you're not fake.

You are truly a person who exists in this world.

(Inpatient)

The test result is out.

Your mother's result is benign.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Why are you here?

I brought you breakfast.

Come, sit down.

You didn't sleep all night?

Results are out.

Nothing serious.

The doctor said with proper rest, my mom can be discharged soon.

That's great!

I should thank you.

Why thank me?

I didn't do anything.

My mom is especially happy today.

Really?

Y-You told her everything?

As long as she's happy.

Thanks. Eat your breakfast now.

What did you make?

(Letao Tower)

Wait. Here's the plan.

Drive the car to that small road up ahead.

Drop me off there.

Why?

Well...

You drive me to work so conspicuously.

I don't think it's good if colleagues see us.

Isn't it better to be open about it?

I just think we should keep a lower profile.

Have they left?

Have they left?

They've left.

So, I'll get off first.

You stay here for five minutes and go,

okay?

Hold on.

What do you mean?

It's reasonable for an assistant to park the boss's car,

right?

Yes. You're so thoughtful.

It's settled.

Okay.

Hello, Mr. Gao.

Mr. Gao, I've parked your car for you.

Here's your key.

Keep them.

Aren't we going back together?

No. That's not it.

Tonight, I'll take Mr. Gao home first.

And then, I'll head home.

To our own places.

Got it.

I believe you. I believe all of it.

I believe.

I really do.

I believe it too.

No, that's not it.

Well...

- Do you think they will - It doesn't seem true.

- really go back together? - It seems true.

I've got this.

Careful, it's hot.

Mr. Gao poured her water.

Personally.

I told you. Something's going on between them.

What would you like?

Let me help.

I remember the one you gave me last time is called

something by the Seine...

Coffee on the Left Bank.

Yes! That's the one I want.

What's that? By the Seine?

What does that mean?

What is that?

Just some secret code between young lovers.

Okay, I'll make it

and bring it over.

You may leave.

Alright.

You're here.

Have a seat.

Mei Yunzhi,

when did this happen?

Why didn't you tell me?

It wasn't a big deal.

I never thought I'd live to hear you care about me.

Not easy.

What are you talking about?

We are husband and wife.

What do you mean by that?

Gao Mingshan,

let's get divorced.

What do you mean?

Get divorced?

Why do we do that?

(Divorce Agreement Wife: Mei Yunzhi, Husband: Gao Mingshan)

Here's the divorce agreement.

Take a look.

(Divorce Agreement Wife: Mei Yunzhi, Husband: Gao Mingshan)

During my whole life,

I've been too weak.

After giving birth, I got postpartum depression.

The one I owe the most is our son.

I have never had the courage

to ask for his forgiveness.

After all these years,

we've lost all feelings for each other.

We should've let go of each other long ago.

I never dared to bring up divorce with you.

But after this illness,

I've realized many things.

For the rest of my life,

I want to live for myself.

If you still have any affection for me,

please sign the agreement.

Come on. Let's rehearse the opening dance.

Get in position.

This is your first on-camera appearance.

Just look sharp.

Xiong, you two over there,

go to the left side.

You two in front,

and you two in the back,

to the right. You three are in the center.

Miss, Mengmeng is taller than me. I suggest she stand in the back.

Yes, Miss.

That does seem more reasonable.

The arrangement stays. No changes.

But...

Enough.

Get in formation.

Start rehearsing.

Positions.

She doesn't dance that well.

Start.

One,

two, three,

four, five,

six, seven,

and eight.

She's not that great.

Why does she dance in the center?

Exactly.

(Mengmeng, there will be constant mishaps during this competition.)

(Stay adaptable.)

(Just be yourself, and ignore everything else.)

(You've got this.)

(Letao Tower)

How was it? Quite successful.

Are you tired?

Yes.

But I'm happy!

The Her Series

got orders nationwide.

It shows our brand strategy works.

It's taken off.

So we'll keep working.

Back to work.

It's not right.

What's not right?

It seems after we got together,

you love your work more.

I just want to make the most of limited time

to help you with more tasks.

Limited time? Thinking about job-hopping?

What if you upset me?

Or if another company poaches me with higher pay?

Impossible.

I won't let you leave me.

Your birthday is next month.

How will you celebrate?

I don't celebrate birthdays.

Birthdays commemorate

your arrival in this world.

Each of us

leaves our mark in this world.

So we should celebrate.

Okay.

I'll celebrate if you're with me.

I'm thirsty.

Get me some water.

Okay, I'll pour it.

(Sorry, Player.)

(Your time limit only extends until the Millennium.)

This water is a bit hot.

Drink it later when...

What's wrong?

W-Why are you crying?

Gao Haiming.

On New Year's Eve,

propose to me, okay?

Why?

I mean, why that day?

Didn't people say

the world will end

as the New Year arrives?

If you propose then,

I'd have no regrets if the world ended.

Alright.

After round one training,

your group's top scorer

is Zhu Mengmeng.

Hello, Mengmeng?

What's up?

My training scores are out. Ranking first in the group.

Really?

Great!

Congratulations!

You are flattering me.

I haven't won the championship.

The top scorer in the group will surely win.

I believe in you.

By the way,

how's your training?

Going smoothly?

Getting used to it?

Anyone bullying you?

What's wrong?

Hello, Mengmeng?

Did something happen?

I'll take time off for you.

No.

I just haven't heard your voice for long.

Got a bit emotional.

Me too.

Mengmeng,

I know you're under pressure.

But I think

just follow your heart.

Your happiness matters most.

And remember.

I'm always here with you.

I need to train now.

You get back to work. Don't worry.

Okay.

Good luck.

Okay.

(Sir,)

(please help publish)

(my latest comic draft.)

(Traffic Police)

The comic you asked me to print. I didn't expect you to like this.

Thanks.

(Police)

Liu, lend me your phone?

I need to text.

Thank you.

Thanks.

Voting for Mengmeng again?

You're completely obsessed.

Does she even know

you are so devoted to her?

Right, how many phones do you have?

Mind helping me vote?

I'll pay you.

It's just a small favor.

Listen.

My wife really likes her too.

She said Mengmeng's genuine and unaffected.

She doesn't act like a rich girl at all.

And most importantly, she sings well.

Tiehan,

we're all dying to hear her sing.

So when exactly

will you bring her over

for a performance?

Alright.

I'll stop talking, okay?

You two are taking forever.

When will this ever end?

♪Entwined worries linger♪

♪My heart is not empty, yet pain remains♪

♪Now I see what passed between us♪

♪Walking through the crowd to meet you♪

♪Going through surging tides of people♪

♪Until the world's end♪

♪If I could♪

♪Keep loving you♪

♪Hearing two hearts♪

♪Beating together♪

♪If I could♪

♪Stay resting in your arms♪

♪I'd trade the rest of my life for it♪

♪Entwined worries linger♪

♪My heart is not empty, yet pain remains♪

♪Now I see what passed between us♪

♪Walking through the crowd to meet you♪

♪Going through surging tides of people♪

♪Until the world's end♪

♪If I could♪

♪Keep loving you♪

♪Hearing two hearts♪

♪Beating together♪

♪If I could♪

♪Stay resting in your arms♪

♪I'd trade the rest of my life for it♪