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♫ You are the sun in my life ♫

♫ You're the light of my love ♫

♫ When I'm lost in the dark ♫

♫ Every shadow fades away ♫

♫ You are the sun in my life ♫

♫ You're the light of my love ♫

♫ When I'm lost in the dark ♫

♫ Every shadow fades away ♫

[Episode 15]

[Guangzhou]

Excuse me, may I have some of this?

Same for me, please.

Morning.

I'm telling you,

Chen is such a sweetheart.

- Chen? - Yeah.

One night was all it took to win you over?

No.

I was bringing her some milk custard yesterday,

and I accidentally let it slip that I was out with you.

She was sweet enough to warn me about people talking.

That's exactly what I was worried about.

But now that Ms. Chen's sniffed it out,

it saves me the trouble of coming up with an excuse later.

Excuse? For what?

They're not skimping on the breakfast here.

They even have fresh rice noodle rolls.

A real taste of Guangdong.

Yeah, it's not bad at all.

So, you two are flying back after breakfast?

- The two of us? - Yeah.

Mr. Lin, you're changing your plans?

Xi Guang and I are going to cancel our tickets.

Why not just rebook?

How are you going to get back then?

Wang Xin mentioned to me last night that Xi Guang is a bit of a fearful flyer.

I only just knew not long ago.

Since it's the weekend anyway, I did some thinking,

and decided we'd just take the train back together.

Are you sure you want to take the train?

I just checked. It's like a ten-hour ride.

Maybe we could hop off midway and spend a day exploring.

Sounds like a plan.

Alright then. I'll see you back at the office.

Nie, catch you later.

Bye, Chen. Bye, Mr. Wang.

Safe travels.

Wait, is there another stop?

Why didn't you tell me?

It's just one of the options on the table.

But of course, it's entirely your call.

My call?

No need for the train.

My mom said we're spending Chinese New Year abroad.

So, we can actually fly back.

It'll be good practice for me.

You sure about flying?

Dead sure.

Ask me why I kept my mouth shut while Chen and Mr. Wang were here.

Why?

Because...

I don't feel like going back today.

So, Mr. Lin...

want to join me for a quick 48-hour deep dive into Guangzhou?

Meals are on you, and you carry the bags.

I'd love nothing more.

Know any good places to eat?

- I'm looking it up right now. - I'm clueless about what's fun, too.

- I'll handle the itinerary. - How are your skills with a camera?

I'm extremely patient.

Okay.

Deal.

And now, we need to go get something super important.

♫ I see the city lights begin to shine ♫

How is a phone case super important?

♫ How I wish I could stay right here ♫

♫ With you ♫

Got it?

Yeah.

♫ Feels like the world just slips away, leaving only me and you ♫

Hi there.

I'll take this one, and this one too.

Okay.

Since the phone was a no-go,

the least you can do is let me get the cases.

Thanks.

Including this one, that's five. How much?

Since you look so sharp, let's say 200.

You look sharp too. Come on, 100?

Alright, 100 it is.

[Designer Phone Cases]

Buddy, you're a real negotiator.

- Thanks. - Thanks.

Are you going to use this case every day at work?

Of course not.

Just for my time in Guangzhou.

Good to hear.

Where to next?

The Dafo Temple? Canton Tower? Chimelong?

Or let's just hit everything on the must-eat list?

I want to swing by Qicai Glass again.

Is that them?

- Hi. - Hello.

Sorry, Mr. and Mrs. Wu are out at Chimelong Safari Park with their kid

to see the pandas.

They've asked us to take care of you two. This is Mr. Wei, our engineer.

- Hi there. - Hello.

Sorry for dragging you guys in on a weekend.

No worries.

Mr. Wu says you want to get a feel for our PV glass garden?

Yeah. I caught a glimpse yesterday and thought it was stunning.

I knew then I had to come back.

I have a few questions, if you don't mind?

Not at all.

Ask away.

Please, come on in.

You've done a wonderful job with this place.

When was it built?

And how big is it?

Two years, give or take. Around 300 square meters.

I see there are PV panels on both sides, too.

Does this count as BIPV?

Technically, not really.

Our roofing uses a conventional setup.

The PV panels on both sides are just basic add-ons.

It's not quite BIPV.

Then what's the total area of the panels?

A bit over 200 square meters.

200...

So the power output is around 30 kilowatts,

meaning 30 kilowatt-hours per hour?

Right. At least when the sunlight is strong.

And how do you handle it when there's not enough sunlight?

It's equipped with a ground-source heat pump,

so we can run an energy storage cycle

and store the excess electricity for later use.

A GSHP energy storage system?

Could you tell me more about that?

Certainly.

Hold on, let me jot this down.

I also wanted to ask about the costs.

Mr. Wei?

Our system is quite complex.

As for the costs, I'll have to check with Finance.

Why don't you leave your contact info, and I'll send the materials to you?

Sure.

Are you on WeChat? Let's add each other.

The garden is gorgeous. Mind if I grab a few shots?

Not at all. Go right ahead.

I'm on WeChat. Let me scan you.

Perfect.

Alright. I'll get everything together and send it over.

Thanks. Got it, you're added.

Alright.

Wait, isn't he your boss?

You're making your boss carry your bag? Is that really okay?

Well, in our company, it's all about project ownership.

And since I'm the lead on this one,

Mr. Lin is basically just my assistant for now. No big deal.

He is modest to a fault.

You have a great culture there.

Now I see why your boss went with such a quirky phone case.

Thank you for your time. We'll get going then.

- Thanks. - Don't mention it.

Okay.

Mr. Wei, you engineers are so tunnel-visioned.

You really didn't catch that?

Catch what?

I mean, he was carrying her bag.

But on second thought, I guess it's normal.

Mr. Wu did the same for me once.

No need to make a fuss.

Let's leave it at that. I'm off the clock.

Hey.

You could've just asked our tech team about the energy storage stuff.

True.

But there's a slight difference here.

What is it?

I was discussing the garden design with the tech team the other day.

They asked so many questions, I felt like such a clueless amateur.

So I thought I'd do some learning.

By asking an outsider, I won't have to look so clueless

to the rest of the office.

Once I get back, I'm actually going to pick up some books on photovoltaics

and just nerd out in my dorm room.

Fair point.

Save your money. I'll let you have mine.

- You've got them? - You bet.

Remember, I started out as a Deputy GM who didn't know jack.

I spent my nights grinding in secret just to look like I knew what I was doing.

Changing lanes is an uphill battle every step of the way.

Just because you were struggling

doesn't mean you have to drag me down with you.

That's so cynical.

We're growing together, okay?

Gee, I'm touched.

No worries.

Okay. Now that the work is done, what should we do now?

Let's get back to the questions from this morning.

The Dafo Temple? Canton Tower? Chimelong?

Or let's just hit everything on the must-eat list?

I'll go with D.

Let's dig in.

- How is it? - Seven out of ten points.

180.

♫ You said you loved summer ♫

♫ Yet I'm just lost in the way you smile ♫

This is really good.

Yeah.

Hello. That'll be 50 in total.

One, two, three.

♫ Before every goodnight ♫

♫ I whisper your name again and again ♫

Check, please.

I'll get this.

170.

- Here you go. - Thanks.

You seem to be judging my phone case.

This was my childhood idol.

I am not.

But, your idol is a monkey?

It's the Monkey King.

He's just drawn it a bit rounder...

and with bigger eyes.

But look, here behind his ear is the Golden Cudgel.

That identifies him.

I see it now.

I thought it was a monkey from Mount Emei

that had snatched a cigarette from a tourist.

My apologies, Monkey King. I failed to recognize your greatness.

Wait. It's the drawing on this phone case.

Why did they make him look so round, squishy, and so fluffy?

Seriously, every animal on the cases you buy has no neck.

I...

Let's drop it.

I can't believe the Monkey King is your idol.

In the "Deity" category.

Wait, you categorize them by realms?

Of course.

I had way too many idols growing up.

I had to categorize them just to keep the rankings straight.

I used to list my idols on the wall,

ranking them by brains and brawn.

I had no idea you were such a little troublemaker back then.

I bet you were a real headache for your parents.

It wasn't that bad.

What about you?

Me?

I was a golden child.

I just had my moments of being a little rascal.

Let's hear more about these "moments".

I rolled around in the mud

and I once defeated a giant goose with a stick.

Wait.

Did we miss a Shenjing Goose shop?

Seems like it.

It's still early. Let's head over there now.

It's 10 PM. You think that's still early?

Hey, this is Guangzhou, not Jiangsu.

Let's go. We need to beat the line.

So, what's the plan for tomorrow?

Sleep.

I'm staying in bed until noon.

We'll grab lunch nearby and then head back?

Okay.

Well...

goodnight.

Goodnight.

♫ Raindrops ♫

♫ Falling out of time when you are near ♫

♫ Singing in silence ♫

♫ And the world stops ♫

♫ Spinning out of line so uncontrollably ♫

♫ When you are near me ♫

♫ Am I dreaming? ♫

[Lin] Since you're sleeping in until noon,

maybe I'll use the morning to set up a little surprise.

What kind of surprise?

A tiny one. Might not even work.

See you tomorrow.

What does he mean by that?

So mysterious.

See you tomorrow.

So, this is the big surprise?

A tiny one.

It's all food?

I got up early this morning

and got takeout of everything we missed on our must-eat list.

Everything's flight-friendly, of course.

Maybe a little comfort food on the road

will take the edge off your flight anxiety.

So this is what you meant yesterday when you said it might not "work".

So the plan is just to keep me eating until we hit Shanghai?

It's a three-hour flight.

You might actually burst if you keep eating.

So, what's the plan?

Every time the plane bumps, I'll hand you a treat.

The contents are unknown.

Like a mystery box?

Why is the flight so smooth today?

That's a good thing.

I mean, it could be a little...

It's okay.

It's over.

I should stop jinxing us.

Anyway, time for another treat.

Quick, let me take one.

This one.

Crispy chicken biscuits. (Chicken-free Cantonese pastry)

Is it good?

Pretty good. Want a bite?

My taste is impeccable.

The flight's been so smooth.

We still have all this food left.

What are you going to do with them?

Give them to you, of course.

You have a lot of friends.

You can't come back from Guangzhou without some souvenirs for them.

But as the one who paid for all this,

don't I have the right to know who they're for?

You just want a list of all my close friends, don't you?

Exactly.

A list of people to win over.

Since it's the weekend, I didn't call the driver.

Let's just grab a cab.

It's such a hassle that Suzhou doesn't have its own airport.

In that case, I want to swing by Ping'an Temple.

Can we make it?

Ping'an Temple?

What are you going there for?

It just popped into my head yesterday when I was at the Dafo Temple.

Something of vital importance.

[Ping'an Temple]

Thanks.

- Let me walk you in. - No.

I can manage on my own.

I don't want any distractions.

Xi Guang, you look a bit guilty.

Me? Guilty?

I'm way too pretty for a life of crime.

Just stay here and watch the luggage.

I'm going in.

Alright.

Deity of Wishes, I'm sorry for being reckless with my prayers last time.

But it turns out, you're too effective.

Is there any way I can cancel it?

Or can I just start over with a new one?

I wish for Mr. Lin Yu Sen to stay safe and healthy,

and never, ever disappear.

And I wish everyone I love to be safe and sound.

[Ping'an Temple]

What did you wish for?

Wishes don't come true if you tell. Don't you know that?

It's just one of those simple yet impossible dreams of universal well-being.

Really?

Yeah.

May I ask if I am included in that?

You...

You require a separate entry.

Special treatment, huh?

Absolutely.

Alright, it's just...

that I hope I can win a decent prize at the year-end party next week,

like seven days off or something.

- That's all? - Sure.

I shouldn't be too greedy.

Okay, now that my wishes are made,

let's head back to Suzhou.

Lin, call us a ride.

HTCL, Helio Technology Co., Ltd., is in full meltdown.

A 200-million-dollar loan [Rimang Energy facing meltdown]

is now deemed unrecoverable. [due to fake counter-guarantee document]

Reports indicate that HTCL

has defaulted on project loans exceeding 100 million dollars.

Relevant banks are demanding

that the guarantor, Rimang Energy, fulfill its joint repayment obligations.

They have reviewed the original counter-guarantee documents

between Devon Solar Fund and Rimang Energy.

It was discovered the files that were offered to Rimang Energy

may have been forged.

The offshore bonds used for the counter-guarantee may not even exist.

Rimang Energy now faces an extreme risk of default.

We were nearly the ones in that news.

This lesson taught us one thing.

The grass isn't always greener on the other side.

As it happens, the "Western integrity"

so lauded by the international media for years

has fallen far short of the hype.

Moving forward, we must be extra cautious with risk control,

especially when overseas entities are involved.

We were far too optimistic in our evaluation of this project.

Fortunately, Zhuang warned us in time,

or the consequences would have been unthinkable.

A meltdown of this scale

is not something we could have recovered from with just a few internal reviews.

Zhuang, you deserve the top credit for our narrow escape this time.

Thank you for the recognition, Mr. Song.

This was a joint effort between Investment Banking and Risk Management.

Shake it off. Who could've guessed a giant like that

would sink so low as to forge guarantee documents?

It's an extreme case.

Exactly. Stop beating yourself up.

Even the old pros got blindsided by this.

Besides, Mr. Song isn't pinning this on us.

Stop making excuses for me.

I own up to my actions.

I messed up, and I'm not hiding from it.

Zhuang, do you feel that this industry no longer offers broad-based growth,

but only structural opportunities?

Yeah.

I've noticed the top-tier firms

have indeed started preparing for early exits.

Zhuang Xu.

I'm here to apologize.

I was indeed reckless regarding that Rimang Energy project.

I've read the research report you led.

Your positive take wasn't off base.

Besides, I'm your colleague.

We're on the same team here at Huaya.

You don't need to apologize to me.

The main thing is, I make mistakes too.

Aside from the boss...

I don't want to have to apologize to everyone here.

If you don't need my apology,

let me thank you instead.

Thank you for sparing me from endless self-reflection meetings.

I don't think that's necessary either, but alright.

I accept that.

In that case, if you guys are free after work,

dinner is on me.

Let's celebrate our narrow escape.

Great. Kevin and Justin are definitely wide open.

Zhuang, don't work late tonight.

Let's grab a drink and a bite, and just catch up.

Free drinks?

Of course, I'm in.

Come to think of it, I believe this is the first time

our little squad has grabbed dinner off the clock.

Come on.

Let's raise a glass to our very first team bonding.

Cheers!

- Cheers. - Cheers.

Alright, next, let's all raise a glass to Zhuang.

Seriously, Zhuang, if it weren't for you,

our year-end bonuses would've been history.

Bonuses? Please.

The whole department would've been axed and reshuffled.

We definitely owe Zhuang a drink.

You guys are laying it on a bit thick.

Besides, Mr. Song was the one who made the final call.

Yeah, but he's not around right now.

Exactly. We're off the clock.

No boss talk.

Whatever the case, thank you, Zhuang.

Come on.

Seriously, a restructure is out of the question.

I mean, we've got the hottest girl

and the most eligible guy in the entire Shanghai finance scene

right here in this group.

Well, the "most eligible guy" is obviously me.

But wait.

Who's the "hottest girl" then?

Kevin, explain yourself.

Forget it.

I'll just take a shot, okay?

Give me a break. You're just looking for any excuse to knock one back.

Seriously, Kevin, are you moonlighting as a liquor promoter here?

Sure looks like it.

You on a quota tonight?

I think I had you all wrong.

I never knew you were so funny.

I feel like we only truly got to know each other today.

- Is that so? - Yeah.

Glad to meet you, Chris.

Justin just crowned himself the most eligible.

He's gotta have a drink, right?

Exactly. What a narcissist.

Make it two shots.

Fine.

Hello?

Not yet.

Probably around 10 PM.

You go to bed first.

Yup.

Oh my goodness. This is huge.

Is Huaya's number one heartthrob off the market?

Yeah. So gentle and checking in like that.

What nonsense? It was my brother.

He's visiting from Nanjing for his winter vacation.

Poetry?

Does Xu actually read this stuff?

Xu, you're back.

You reek of alcohol.

How much did you drink?

I'm not drunk.

You should really cut back on the drinking.

There's no getting out of these things.

I'll go get you some warm water.

Good thing I'm here.

Otherwise, if you got this drunk,

would you have just spent the night on the couch?

Have some water.

Then go freshen up and get some sleep.

Zhuang Fei.

Tell me.

Back then...

if she had come to Shanghai with me...

would she have worried about me drinking too much and staying out too late?

Would she have urged me to come home earlier?

Would she have called me like you did...

asking what I'm up to...

and when I'll be back?

What are you talking about?

Isn't Rong already here in Shanghai?

[Shuangyuan Photovoltaic]

[BAPV Eco-Garden Construction Plan and Budget]

[BIPV Eco-Garden Construction Plan and Budget]

Boss, here are two sets of documents for you to review.

You finished two completely different plans already?

They're just rough drafts.

I need you to confirm the overall direction.

But all the departments were really fast and helpful.

I should really give you the credit for that.

- How so? - The mystery boxes from Guangzhou, remember?

The night I got back here,

I invited some girls from the office who live on-site to share them.

After that, they've been super helpful with everything.

They're all so capable.

I've actually learned a lot from them.

And when Mr. Hua from Tech heard about the BIPV potential,

he got incredibly fired up.

He almost moved into Engineering just to grind out those plans with them.

Between these two, which one do you lean towards?

For aesthetics and efficiency, BIPV is the clear winner.

It's a new building concept.

I find it really interesting.

Plus, Engineering confirmed it's feasible for implementation.

We did look into BIPV before.

Shuangyuan has a huge edge, being backed by developers

like Shengyuan and Yuancheng.

But it was sidelined recently due to overseas sanctions.

What's your take on the future of BIPV?

I believe it will see widespread adoption

in public and commercial buildings.

Since the government is promoting energy conservation and emission reduction,

it's clearly the inevitable trend.

Then why the hesitation?

I'm hesitating over the budget.

Even though BIPV is technically challenging,

Mr. Hua is already itching to get started

and says he has a solution ready.

But the budget still makes me hesitant.

After all, the industry is in a downturn.

Is it really necessary to build a garden like this

and eat into our cash flow, especially right now?

Good points.

But honestly, the front line working conditions

are long overdue for an improvement.

Plus, with integrated tech, this garden becomes a vital demo site.

It'll give clients a hands-on feel for what we do.

That should help us land more contracts.

Right.

It would act as a flagship project.

Anyway, just go for it.

The budget for a small garden is well within my reach.

Mr. Lin, this is you at your best.

You should've had your eyes checked years ago.

Mr. Lin, Mr. Ding from Engineering

and Mr. Wu from Finance are here for the meeting.

Go ahead.

Let's finish this once you're free.

Actually, why don't you sit in? It covers construction details.

It could be useful for your project.

Okay.

Phase II of the plant is a resumption of construction after a long halt.

With the gap in between,

some staff turnover and coordination gaps were bound to happen.

But these are small hiccups.

Engineering stepped in and cleared most of the hurdles already.

Barring any surprises, the work should wrap up by late March.

We'll need Administration's support for the final inspections.

We'll make sure everything is ready.

Also, the contractor mentioned

that the third installment is due next Monday.

We'll need Finance to coordinate

and ensure the remittance is made on time.

No problem. As long as they issue the invoices on time,

we're ready to process the payment.

However, Mr. Lin, we're still facing that same old issue.

The shareholders' funding for the Phase II plant construction

has yet to be fully paid up.

Thanks to your coordination,

we managed to secure alternative funding to cover the gap.

But Shuangyuan is a joint venture.

The Phase II project was a proposal

passed unanimously by the board.

With construction at this stage,

it's unacceptable that Yuancheng's investment

still hasn't hit our account.

What's the word from Yuancheng?

We've been in frequent communication with their finance and legal teams.

They're responsive enough in their replies,

but there's been no actual follow-through.

If the funds aren't in place by next month,

Legal may have to join Shengyuan in issuing

a formal notice to Yuancheng.

[Jiang Rui]

Hello?

Dearest Xi Guang, I have some great news.

Guess who's finally on holiday? Me!

Yeah, I can feel your joy.

But keep it classy.

Don't flex on someone who's still working.

Oh, stop playing the pity card.

How about I swing by Suzhou to see you?

Don't.

I'm swamped.

I've got the year-end party coming up, so don't come here and mess with me.

We're spending Chinese New Year's Eve at my place this year

and then flying to Baishan City.

We'll see each other in just a few days anyway.

I was just saying. It's not like I'm actually going to Suzhou.

Right, speaking of Changbai Mountain,

the parents had already agreed to go skiing abroad,

so why did you suddenly change it to Changbai Mountain?

What's wrong with Changbai Mountain?

Don't just assume everything abroad is better.

It's the largest natural ski resort in Asia,

and the food there is amazing.

You'd never find anything tasty overseas.

Why are you being so cranky?

Are you in a bad mood or something?

You can actually tell?

Of course I can.

It's not that Deputy GM from the Sheng family

giving you a hard time again, is it?

No, it's not him.

He was actually comforting me.

Huh?

About what?

My company is expanding the Phase II plant, right?

Well, I only found out today after a meeting with Engineering and Finance,

that my dad has been behind on the expansion payments this whole time.

If he doesn't pay up soon,

the company is going to issue a formal notice.

Wait, really?

Yeah.

When I found out, I was so mortified.

Maybe your dad is having some liquidity issues.

But still, it's a corporate matter.

Why take it so personally?

Business is business. At worst, he can just offset the debt with equity.

There're no unpaid wages, so no need to feel awkward.

Fine.

You do have a point.

That's what Lin Yu Sen said, too.

Sounds like you and Mr. Lin are getting closer and closer.

For sure.

Over time, my kindness and charm are finally working on him.

Alright, I'm hanging up. I can't take this anymore, Xi Guang.

I'll hang up first.

Bye.

- See you on Chinese New Year's Eve. - Bye.

[Group for Class 5, Grade 12] Everyone cool with that?

Then the 5th day of Chinese New Year it is.

Wait, what'd I miss?

Everyone's back in Nanjing for the break anyway,

so we're hitting up a class reunion.

I can't make the 5th.

Why?

I'm hitting Changbai Mountain on the Spring Festival.

By the 5th, I'll still be shredding the slopes.

Why not before Chinese New Year?

Some are still interning,

and some haven't made it back yet.

We won't have a full house until after the festival.

Bummer. Guess I'm missing out.

Changbai Mountain? I was there two years ago.

You've gotta stay at the Swissôtel chalets

at Changbai Mountain's Huamei Resort.

No way.

That's exactly where we're staying.

It's a big family trip. We've got a whole villa to ourselves.

Watch your back, buddy.

I learned it the hard way.

Remember when I was limping around for quite a while?

Yeah, so that was from skiing?

Relax, I'm a pro.

[Group for Class 5, Grade 12]

Family ski trip?

Is he going with his cousin?

I bet he is.

♫ A patch of heavy clouds above ♫

♫ That winding, twisting road we walk ♫

♫ Stopping and going countless times ♫

♫ Love feels less rushed that way ♫

♫ The rain from yesterday has finally cleared ♫

♫ And today the sunshine feels so warm and bright ♫

♫ I used to hide away in the corner ♫

♫ But now I long to follow close behind you ♫

♫ How much longer must I keep missing out? ♫

♫ When it's only you who makes my heart race ♫

♫ I've rushed through the endless crowd ♫

♫ I'm holding your hand at this moment ♫

♫ Clutching tight, with tender arms ♫

♫ I just want to keep your gentle smile ♫

♫ I've made it past the endless trials ♫

♫ I'm gazing into your eyes at this moment ♫

♫ No turning back or fear of winter's chill ♫

♫ The sunlight shines like you ♫

♫ And like me ♫

♫ Dreams realized, broken and gone ♫

♫ Nothing more than a dream all along ♫

♫ Wake up to the bright lights on the streets ♫

♫ I'm here by your side ♫

♫ The sky dimmed, deepened and died ♫

♫ Nothing more than some rain inside ♫

♫ Open the window to boundless blue skies ♫

♫ Side by side, just you and I ♫

♫ Side by side, just you and I ♫