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[The Inner Eye] [EP09]

This is from my friend,

his own winery.

Made from Pinot Noir grapes.

Try it.

This wine doesn't need to breathe?

This one doesn't.

Let's eat.

Try a bowl of the rib soup first.

It's got black beans,

corn, and lotus root.

It's very nourishing.

Helps your wound heal.

Go on.

I'm really curious.

A high-quality guy like you,

such a great catch,

how can you still be single?

Is that a compliment,

or an interrogation?

Just curious.

I've had two girlfriends.

First one lasted two years.

We parted peacefully.

She's married with kids now.

The second...

Five years ago...

She died in a car crash.

She's gone.

Honestly,

these past five years,

I haven't met anyone

who made my heart flutter.

Until I met you.

Can you let her go?

Five years.

What can be forgotten is forgotten.

What can't, becomes memory.

Some things you just have to let go.

Some burdens you have to put down.

I'm so sorry.

It's fine, really.

I'm really sorry.

That bag looks fake.

Yeah.

It's fake.

Probably around five thousand.

- Just doesn't look real. - Exactly.

That bag...

Nice, right?

Just one used bag,

costs tens of thousands.

A little logo

is worth that much?

It's the logo that holds value.

And it's a classic.

Never depreciates.

Alright, stop looking.

Every time we pass by this year,

you stare at that bag.

Got it.

I don't want it. Return it.

But you like it.

Don't worry, I checked it out.

This high-end replica shop

uses original factory

hardware and leather.

Exactly the same.

It looks real. See?

Return it, please.

Spending tens of thousands

on a used bag. Worth it?

Have you ever thought,

that money could

tile the bathroom floor?

Can you wear bathroom tiles

on your shoulder?

I'm not against you spending.

Money should be spent wisely.

Right now,

this is my priority.

[Alipay received:]

[thirty-six thousand yuan.]

I'll tell you, shops like this,

wait six months, half price.

Qian Peng, for things you truly love,

if you delay getting them,

the joy will be greatly reduced.

Don't you get it?

Thanks.

Thank you.

I checked out offices today

in Nanshan District.

Rent is too high.

The tech park is pretty good, though.

A bit far from downtown,

but lower rent, nice environment.

Plus policy benefits.

What do you think?

Look at this.

This is the platform's

user management fees.

And also...

This.

This is our investment profit share.

Current profit

has doubled from before.

Both sums are ours.

Conservative estimate,

at least two million profit.

Excited?

Xiaoyun, I have to remind you,

all investments have risks.

Especially high-return projects.

There's no free lunch.

I think

you should manage the risk.

What's on your mind?

I'm thinking,

we need to rent an office,

and we have to live...

What if we take out

the investment and profits?

That could buy us

a small condo in Futian.

A small condo?

Could you think bigger?

In a few months,

we can buy

a big place in Shenzhen Bay.

Are you crazy? Shenzhen Bay?

We can't afford that.

That's exactly where we'll buy.

In a few months,

we'll go

look at houses together.

Don't you like the sea?

Get a big apartment

with an ocean view.

We don't have local residency.

How about this.

You take some money out first.

My parents also set aside

some renovation money.

I'll buy a small condo first.

Later, when we earn more

and get residency,

we'll buy a big one.

Trust me.

Next year, a Shenzhen Bay penthouse.

Solves everything at once.

The bigger, the better.

Won't let you settle for less.

Look.

All this money...

Doesn't it seem too easy?

You stared at a bag

for two years, but couldn't buy it.

Rich people have

hundreds of bags,

like a second-hand shop,

collecting dust in closets.

I want you

to live like that too.

Live in the best house,

carry the priciest bags.

And Yunpeng Capital

isn't the first of its kind.

There are so many

investment apps before it.

Think how much they've soared.

If Yunpeng Capital today

was a capital-guaranteed product,

and you didn't invest,

watching others get rich...

People like us,

how do we get a good life?

Brains and hard work.

I refuse to believe

you and I can't have

that good life.

Alright, alright.

I might lie to the world,

but never to you.

We're riding the wave now.

The next big earners

will be us.

Our good life is coming.

What did I say?

Another gain. Look.

Xiaoyun, lately

your work has been good.

And progressing quickly.

Have you considered

handling cases independently?

Maybe later.

Qian Peng's career

just started.

I want to fully support him.

You want to rely on Qian Peng

to make your life easier?

But is Qian Peng

really reliable?

I also want, like you

or Attorney Dai,

to build a career.

But an easier life

is fine too.

Xiaoyun.

A career...

It's something everyone deserves.

Because sometimes,

it's even more reliable

than we are.

Let's go. Time to work.

Okay, I understand.

Client says traffic's bad.

They'll be 15 minutes late.

We'll wait.

I'll go make a quick call.

Go ahead. Don't be too long.

Okay.

Mom, about the investment,

what do you and Dad think?

We've thought about it.

We're not comfortable with it.

Why aren't you comfortable?

Don't you trust me,

or the project?

It's fine if you don't understand.

We understand, that's enough.

And my aunt's relocation money...

How much can it earn in the bank?

Invest with us,

you'll earn big.

Mentor.

Mentor.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

[Chen Jun Law Firm]

Thanks for the desserts.

- Thanks, Attorney Dai. - Thanks.

This one for you.

Here.

This is my favourite.

Chocolate, your favourite.

Thanks.

Aunt Tang is back!

Attorney Tang!

Bring it to Aunt Tang.

Attorney Tang!

Attorney Tang, want some?

Take one.

Aunt Tang, Aunt Lin,

these are for you from my dad.

- Thanks. - Thanks.

Xiaoyun.

Thank you, Tongtong.

Alright.

My wife told me

Attorney Tang got injured

for saving a child.

Truly remarkable.

Having a lawyer like you

is a treasure for Chen Jun.

This cake shop in Luohu

is very trendy now.

But I recall it's not near

your office, is it?

I had my assistant go get it.

Attorney Tang has a sharp eye.

No wonder my wife

has been praising you lately.

Says you handled several

incredibly tough cases.

You're the true ace

of Chen Jun Law Firm.

Hardly an ace.

Chen Jun's lawyers all have strengths.

I just got

a bit luckier.

But speaking of luck,

that's you, Mr. Qi.

To have our Chen Jun's

one and only goddess,

and Tongtong,

such a lovely daughter.

You must cherish them.

Peilin will always be

my one and only goddess.

That will never change.

This is the workplace.

Don't show off in front of everyone.

An announcement, everyone.

Director Kang has just

offered to pay out of pocket

for a weekend

beach getaway for everyone.

Thank you, Director Kang!

This team-building,

you can bring family along.

All expenses on Director Kang.

Thanks, Director Kang!

What's up? Can't make it?

I haven't decided yet.

Come relax with us.

Bring that boyfriend of yours.

- Come on. - Let's go.

Something wrong?

You seem distracted.

Did something happen?

Nothing.

I'm just wondering...

Are all men

so good at lying?

Can't generalize like that.

Sometimes, lying might have

its own reasons.

So Director Kang,

you divorced your ex-wife...

What was the

unavoidable reason for lying?

I'm lost. Wrong room.

Come here.

Take a good look.

Isn't the view incredible?

This space...

So big!

Look.

This is my conference room.

You've already set it up?

Of course!

You can see for miles!

Soon, I'll stand

at the top of this city.

This view belongs to us.

Your position

determines your vision.

With my new company,

I'll achieve great things!

Oh, right.

My parents

agreed to provide the money.

My aunt's money too.

Great! A kiss.

Tomorrow,

I'll help them register.

Wait.

Don't be in such a hurry.

I haven't finished.

My parents said

they don't understand investing,

but they want to support you.

They've decided

to give you the money as a loan.

Set a repayment date and interest.

Any normal profits later

will be ours.

[Loan Agreement]

You want to sign an agreement with me?

You don't even trust me?

That's not it.

We're not married yet.

Clearer is better.

I'll sign it,

representing them.

It'll make them feel more secure.

Fine.

Good practice.

Plenty of big contracts ahead.

My company has a weekend trip.

Family can come.

Want to go with me?

Of course I want to!

I have to go.

Support you, make you look good.

Let me take the suitcase.

- Careful. - Here, let me.

- Don't forget. - Thanks.

Director Kang, anything

I can help you carry?

I've got it. Everyone here?

Yes.

I thought Attorney Tang wasn't into

non-work-related events.

Surprised you're so keen.

Director Kang paying out of pocket,

a rare chance like this,

how could I miss it?

Director Kang, nice to see you.

Enjoy yourselves.

Peilin's here.

- Aunt Tang! - Tongtong!

Aunt Tang's hand is hurt.

Get down.

Don't let her hold you.

You're heavier.

Put her down.

Your hand is injured.

- Hello. - Senior.

Jiajia has a school thing,

so this time

I only brought Tongtong.

Where's Qi Wen? Not coming?

He's in Hong Kong.

A client just came over.

What client is more important?

Work matters...

We never interfere with each other.

Why the sudden

interest in him?

You two are usually inseparable.

Just not used to it.

Watch the car! Car!

Careful!

Nice ride, Xiaoyun!

Xiaoyun!

Wow, Xiaoyun. Impressive!

Oh my.

This is your assistant?

Morning, everyone.

Xiaoyun talks about you all often.

Pleasure to meet you.

You're Lin Xiaoyun's boyfriend?

And you are?

Kang Jun.

Attorney Kang. I've heard of you.

Pleasure.

Everyone ready?

- Ready. - Ready.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Have you heard of

Yunpeng Capital before?

Yes, that's my project.

Maybe we'll have

a chance to work together.

Absolutely.

Let's exchange WeChat later.

Sure.

Mentor, Attorney Dai.

Go ahead and laugh.

That nouveau riche act.

I can't even.

He's young.

It's normal.

A convertible? Seriously?

Aren't he afraid of getting you tanned?

Go.

Let's go.

His car is rented.

I have no idea how much he spent.

The wind messed up my hair.

My makeup's about to get ruined.

Everyone, everyone!

Look who I invited!

Our Director Kang!

Attorney Kang!

Director Kang!

Brother Kang

Perfect timing, you're here.

Join us for a game!

Five shots each.

The two with the highest scores

will face off. How about it?

Sure, no problem.

I'll be the referee!

Okay, okay.

Come on.

Start, start, start!

Come on, come on.

Brother Kang, sit here with me.

You guys go together.

Okay.

Come on, come on.

Alright, get ready, get ready!

We're ready, ready!

When are we starting?

We're all ready!

Everyone, attention!

Three, two, one…

Start!

Good!

Everyone

I'll announce the results.

Attorney Zhao, Attorney Zhang, Attorney Li,

and Qian Peng are all eliminated.

Advancing to the finals are

Brother Fang and Director Kang.

Director Kang,

How about whoever loses

has to be responsible for the barbecue?

Go for it!

Okay, let's do the final round.

Three shots to decide the winner.

Let's see who will be our shooting champion!

Get ready!

Three, two, one…

Start!

I declare

the winner is our Director Kang!

So cool!

Director Kang, you've been hiding your skills!

Just stayed focused.

Then we'll trouble Brother Fang

to barbecue for us tonight.

Alright!

Thanks everyone for this opportunity.

You're in for a treat!

Great!

Let's taste Brother Fang's skills.

Let's try his cooking!

You're not playing?

Nope.

Tongtong is so amazing!

Awesome!

She's having so much fun.

How's the battle going inside?

The strange competitive drive among males.

Winning or losing really doesn't

matter much to me anymore.

I'd rather be here

and enjoy the leisure and peace.

Sis.

Do you think marriage is happy?

You're not thinking of marrying

Mr. Fang, are you?

No way. What are you talking about...

When it comes to marriage,

there's no right answer.

I believe everyone

within a marriage

will have a different experience.

Like with Qiwen and me,

we've found a way

that lets us

coexist very comfortably.

Understanding and trusting each other.

That's why our marriage

has lasted until now.

Have you ever doubted him?

You mean betrayal?

No.

Although there are often

many women around him,

showing off their charm to him,

I've never worried.

Why?

From lovers to husband and wife,

it's been almost twenty years.

I know him well.

Qiwen is a decent man.

He wouldn't give up his decency

just to chase novelty

or excitement.

Tongtong, your dad is here.

Daddy!

I'm here!

Brought this for you.

Honey, what brings you here?

I thought

you'd take much longer.

Weren't you meeting a client?

It went smoothly.

I saw the client off

and hurried over to be with you.

Really?

Yes.

Having fun?

Yeah!

What were you playing?

Last night…

The Seer is dead.

Werewolves win.

You're the werewolf, right?

Good teamwork!

Well played!

No, you were the wolf.

Obviously...And you weren't?

No, dude,

the Seer confirmed I'm innocent!

You didn't save me?

He's your boyfriend, how could I save you?

What if he's protecting you on purpose?

Oh my god.

Out-of-game info ruins everything.

Clearly Attorney Kang, that old fox

is the werewolf.

What are you thinking?

No, Brother Kang, you are the werewolf?

Yes, I am the werewolf.

Director Kang,

your ability to control the game

is truly impressive.

Not at all.

Especially at the start,

skipping the Seer was a masterstroke.

One bluff, and you revealed

Mr. Fang's identity.

I had no choice.

Mr. Fang was playing too well.

So sharp!

Checking me all night,

I had to strike first.

Director Kang.

Let's not play like that again, alright?

Mr. Qi, I never expected

you played the innocent villager too convincingly.

Your speech had no flaws.

I'm seriously impressed.

Attorney Tang, we won this round.

Just lucky, I guess.

Otherwise, if it had gone to the end

and my wife were still in the game,

I probably would've been exposed.

Why?

Because in front of you

any lie of mine

would be seen through by you.

Daddy, you're wrong.

You lied to Mommy yesterday.

On Mommy's birthday,

you said you had a business trip abroad.

But that day

you never went on a trip.

Instead, you took Mommy and us

to see the drone show.

It was Peilin's birthday.

I specially booked

a drone performance

at Victoria Harbour

as a surprise for her.

Feeling a bit dizzy. I'll go get some water.

Want some?

Yes.

Here.

You peel it for me.

I'll go check.

Do you eat or not?

For you.

Got it.

Director Kang, what are you doing here?

They're all in pairs.

Why didn't you bring a plus-one?

You just noticed?

I noticed long ago.

That's why

I brought you along.

Fair enough.

Who's this?

Pretty, right?

Beautiful.

Your girlfriend?

Ex-wife.

Why does this look

like it's abroad?

Tanzania.

Serengeti plains.

A national park.

This was the day

the two of us met.

We both

got into the same SUV, one after the other.

Maybe when I got in,

I made too much noise.

So she turned around

and glared at me fiercely.

I'll never forget that look.

Then, right there

at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro,

I proposed to her.

And then?

And then…

We kept walking…

…and drifted apart.

So what's your relationship now?

Not lovers anymore.

But still friends.

Do you have…

No.

No kids. Nothing.

Nothing at all, Director Kang.

I was on Kiribati,

the place on Earth

where you see the sunrise first.

I felt everything was new.

I'm fine.

Hope you are too.

Thanks.

I'm fine too.

[Outpatient Building of Pingshan District Central Hospital, Shenzhen]

So, did you get it confirmed?

Are you happy for me?

The doctor confirmed it. I'm pregnant.

Let me see.

Take a look. Here, look.

The doctor says I'm pregnant.

I really didn't expect this.

What's wrong?

Are you stunned with joy?

I honestly never thought...

Wait, what are you planning to do?

I'm going to do everything I can

to keep it.

The doctor said

everything looks fine right now.

I just hope

everything continues to go smoothly.

Given your current physical condition,

I suggest you

really think this through carefully.

After all, when you gave birth to Tongtong

you already walked through

the gates of hell once.

I'm worried about you.

This is an unexpected gift.

I don't want to turn it away.

What kind of gift is this?

Let's be honest. Aren't you just

trying to give the Qi family a son?

It's not like that.

I don't care if it's a boy or a girl.

It's mine and Qi Wen's child.

Thank you

for coming with me to the hospital today.

Don't be so formal with me.

I'm going to Qi Wen's company.

I want to tell him the good news.

What's the hurry?

Going right now?

Is that really necessary?

He's my husband.

I want to tell him now.

I asked him earlier.

He's at the office

all day today.

Alright, alright.

Then I'll... I'll go with you.

No.

I want to go by myself.

Mrs. Qi.

Mrs. Qi.

What is it?

Do I need to sign in too?

It's not that.

Mr. Qi isn't in the office today.

Here's the situation.

Mr. Qi's schedule today

involves meeting clients off-site.

He hasn't come to the office.

Have you been in touch with him?

Thank you.

You're welcome.

[Chen Jun Law Firm]

I called him.

He told me he was at the company.

But when I went there just now,

they said he went to meet a client.

Why would he lie?

Sis.

There's something I've been thinking about for days.

I think...

I have to tell you.

This photo...

I took it a couple of days ago when I went

to the Huatian Hotel to meet a client.

I ran into them by chance.

Of course,

this might not mean anything.

[Huatian Hotel]

I never thought a scene from a movie

would play out in my own life.

Sometimes life

is stranger than fiction.

Calm down. Try to be an observer.

Sis, that day at the beach,

you told me

that marriage is something

that brings happiness.

Do you still think that now?

It depends on the person.

I was happy once too.

Maybe this is just the "fortress besieged".

Knowing full well it's full of uncertainties,

there are still so many people

who want to jump in.

Sis, don't move.

Don't turn around.

They're coming out. How many?

Just one.

What do we do now?

You stay here. I'll handle this.

Excuse me, may I ask...

Never mind. Thank you.

Hi.

Hello.

Can I talk to you for a moment?

Do I know you?

No.

You know Qi Wen, right?

I'm his wife.

Ma'am, here's your water.

I can't drink ice water right now.

Please bring me a glass of lukewarm water.

Thank you.

Of course. Just a moment, please.

[Tang Yingying]

May I ask how old you are?

Twenty-one.

My name is Lisa.

Since you've come all the way here,

you probably already know who I am.

This has nothing to do with me.

Your husband sought me out.

Seems Qi Wen didn't lie to you that

he's single.

Mrs. Qi,

I think you might have the wrong idea.

Your husband isn't having an affair.

He hasn't betrayed you.

What do you mean?

This... is just a transaction.

He paid a sum of money

for me to bear him a son.

Between him and me,

it's purely business.

Business.

Your womb has a price tag.

That's my business.

It has nothing to do with you.

How long has this transaction

been going on between you?

Three months.

We don't meet

that often each month.

According to the agreement,

we meet on the days

when I'm fertile.

The term is one year,

until I get pregnant.

Mr. Qi pays me

a monthly fee.

On top of the fixed monthly payment,

if the tests show

it's a boy,

Mr. Qi will

pay me an additional one million.

Once the child is born, the contract ends.

That million will be paid in full.

And if it's a girl?

It gets terminated.

In that case,

Mr. Qi will still

pay me five hundred thousand.

A reasonable deal, don't you think?

And then?

I imagine he'll start looking

for another candidate.

With the terms he's offering,

there are plenty of people who'd want this job.

Are you people crazy

or is the whole world crazy?

Do you even hear what you're saying?

Ruining your own body,

casually giving up a life...

Are you even human?

Mrs. Qi, are you familiar with the law?

An unborn fetus

cannot yet be considered a life.

A fetus's interests

are protected by law only

under special circumstances.

To be honest,

Mr. Qi is a very good client.

He's taken good care of me throughout the process.

He's been very respectful of my feelings.

And most importantly, regarding the payment,

he's been very generous.

I'm satisfied.

For money,

you can just disregard everything?

Even if you give birth to a son,

have you thought

that you'll never see him again?

Doesn't that bother you at all?

Talking about this is pointless.

Mrs. Qi,

I am not your enemy.

Nor do I want to ruin your marriage.

Once I give birth to the son,

I'll walk away from the deal.

I won't have any further

entanglement with Mr. Qi.

It's a mutually agreed-upon transaction.

I don't see anything wrong with it.

On the contrary,

I think Mr. Qi loves you very much.

He doesn't even want you

to suffer through childbirth.

He's a very good husband.