Original subtitles

♫ Memorizing each rule and regulation ♫

♫ Being sensitive to every case and clue ♫

♫ Dreams can be vulnerable without preparation ♫

♫ I'm always keen to explore right and wrong ♫

♫ A new realization comes in the next second ♫

♫ It turns out this world is flowing ♫

♫ With unexpected endings ♫

♫ Tell me ♫

♫ How do you see this world ♫

♫ Despite the right or wrong ♫

♫ What matters most is to give it your all ♫

♫ What matters most is to always have an answer ♫

♫ No matter to whom ♫

♫ Let go of regrets ♫

♫ I'm learning to make moves rationally ♫

♫ I'm learning to face it bravely ♫

♫ But you ♫

♫ Are the irresistible kind ♫

♫ With you, I'm uncertain of what to do ♫

♫ With you, I find it hard to face everything ♫

♫ After all, love ♫

♫ Is the irresistible kind ♫

[My Boss]

[Episode 22]

Cheng Yao, I like you, I really do.

I'm not afraid of Deng Ming anymore.

Nothing he does can hurt me now.

That's great.

Mainly because of you.

Your kindness to me

and the things you've done for me

make me feel burdened.

A good relationship should be

mutual and equal between two people.

But right now,

I really can't begin a relationship.

It'll be you giving unilaterally for me.

This way, you'll get hurt.

Do you understand what I mean?

You've said so much.

But it sounds like you're here to reject me.

No, think carefully about what I said.

Okay.

I'll answer you now.

I have thought about it,

and for many years, too.

Ever since you carried me to the infirmary and I woke up,

I've made up my mind

to be with you in this lifetime, Cheng Xi.

No one else will do. It can only be you.

Sure, I know a lot has happened over the years.

But you are still you, and I am still me.

I don't think anything has changed.

Here's the deal.

As for liking you,

I find quite a delight in it.

You can't take away this simple joy of mine,

too, can you?

That would be truly unfair to me.

But I, I definitely do not

intend to force you.

I just think that you should give yourself a chance.

Give us a chance.

Of course, in our future interactions,

if you feel uncomfortable

or think it's not appropriate,

you can back out at any time.

I will respect your decision.

We are both still young.

There's a long road ahead of us.

Why would you preset a bleak future

and let it affect your present self?

Do you agree?

What the heck? What's going on?

Why is it moving by itself?

Come in.

Boss, this is the jade bracelet.

Could you please return it to your mother for me?

Return it yourself.

I still have to work today.

This is too valuable.

I'm on tenterhooks having it with me.

But this is your family heirloom.

Returning it to you is the same.

Boss, please check that it's intact.

Hello.

Cheng Yao.

Mom, didn't I tell you not to call the company's landline?

You didn't reply to my WeChat messages.

I just wanted to ask you

if you have broken up with Qian completely.

Are you still in contact with him?

We've ended things.

I have work. I have to go.

Wait, not so fast.

I'm telling you,

my best friend's son

is only two or three years older than you. His name is Xue Ming.

You played together when you were kids.

He's on a business trip to your city.

Meet him for dinner tonight

and keep him company for a bit.

I'm telling you in advance.

If it's just a welcome dinner, I can help you out.

But if it's a blind date, I'm not going.

Don't randomly set me up.

Just think of it as making one more friend. There's no harm in that.

It's settled then.

I'll let you go.

I…

Did your family set you up on a blind date?

Don't get me started.

He's quite handsome.

Should I introduce him to you?

Tan Ying, there's a case I'd like to consult you about.

I almost forgot about the important matter.

I need to go and get some materials.

If there's a call, help me take it.

Okay.

Thank you.

What case?

Mom, I'm quite busy with work today.

I've decided not to go out for dinner tonight.

Please let Mr. Xue know.

Boss, I see you've been to the bathroom three times already.

Having kidney problems recently?

Goji berry tea is good for the kidneys.

What's your problem?

Is there something wrong with goji berries for kidneys?

Miss Tan, who are these beautiful flowers from?

Take a guess.

They're nice.

So beautiful, who sent them?

Who sent them to you?

They were not sent to me.

The front desk said someone sent them to Cheng Yao.

It must be her blind date tonight.

Blind date?

Since when does Cheng Yao have a blind date partner?

Is he reliable?

They say he's a childhood sweetheart.

I saw his photo. He's quite handsome.

Looks a bit like Mr. Qian,

with a brighter vibe.

So handsome.

Isn't that a win?

If it were me, I would want more than just a date.

I would just go for it.

- Miss Lu, be a bit more reserved. - Don't you have work to do?

If I see you all slacking off again,

your salary will be ducked for the month.

Why is he so angry today?

Is it because of Cheng Yao's gossip?

How could that be?

Why would Boss be interested in the personal affairs of ordinary people?

It's not my personal affair.

He wouldn't even take a glance, okay?

Continue with your kidney tonics.

And replenish your brain as well.

Yaoyao.

Yaoyao.

You are much prettier than your picture.

No, I meant to say that you are becoming more and more beautiful.

Xue Ming.

Right, right, it's me, it's me.

What are you doing here?

Well, your mom said

you were too busy to eat outside.

So she gave me your home address.

Seriously.

Having our first dinner at your place

is my honor.

Come in and have a seat.

Okay.

Yaoyao.

Did you like the flowers I sent to the law firm today?

You sent flowers to my law firm?

Your mom gave me all your addresses.

What's the matter? Did you not like it?

I like it.

Thanks, come on in.

This is so sumptuous.

Yaoyao, you're an amazing cook.

Whoever marries you is incredibly fortunate.

Cooking at home saves money.

And it's cleaner. Let's eat.

Okay.

I heard from Uncle and Aunt

that you had met a scumbag before.

And you're newly single.

Something like that.

It means that the scumbag was blind.

He doesn't recognize treasure even being in front of one.

Xue Ming.

I guess my mom went to complain to your mom again,

saying how badly heartbroken I am and all that.

Don't take it seriously.

And don't flatter me just because you want to comfort me.

I'm completely fine.

I'm in a very good mood.

Also, don't come to a blind date just because your mom

is pressuring you.

Just see this as a happy meal.

I'm not flattering you.

I'm telling the truth.

Yaoyao, even though we haven't been in touch for over a decade,

I have always remembered you.

You haven't changed at all.

No, you've become even more beautiful than before.

Right, you work in Lin City, don't you?

Yes.

All these years, and you didn't meet anyone?

I'm being transferred to the head office here next month.

Yaoyao, after that,

we will be living in the same city.

We are both from the same hometown.

Our families know each other well.

We have an emotional foundation.

I truly feel

that we can give it a try.

Let's not get ahead of ourselves.

Let's eat first.

Anxious, I'm anxious.

Starting as friends is also okay.

Yaoyao, actually,

I have liked you since the past.

You are really noisy.

Having seafood today, huh?

Quite good.

Yaoyao, who is this?

My former roommate.

He moved out recently

and must have come back to get some things.

He's my colleague.

Your colleague.

Colleague?

Qian, what are you doing here?

I felt a bit unwell this afternoon.

So I came back for a nap.

Did I disturb the two of you?

If you mind, I can leave.

Hello, Qian.

My name is Xue Ming.

Yaoyao and I are old classmates.

Well, since you are colleagues, let's eat together, alright?

Go and get me a pair of chopsticks.

This is truly the best meal I've ever had in my life.

I swear.

Yaoyao, your cooking skills are really amazing.

I remember

the abalone you made for me last time was especially delicious.

This was just average, I guess.

Yaoyao, if I had known earlier, we would have gone out to eat.

So you wouldn't have to go through so much trouble.

I'll transfer here next month.

I'll be in charge of dinner for a month.

Consider it repayment for this dinner.

You have to work overtime for the entire next month.

Why is that?

There are a lot of cases.

The whole team has to work overtime.

Yaoyao, your profession as a lawyer

is really tough, isn't it?

You would work overtime for a month.

Have you ever considered

changing jobs?

Actually, for your legal profession,

I think a civil servant

would also be quite suitable.

Working in a state-owned enterprise as legal staff

might also be easier.

Right, Cheng Yao, what do you think?

I prefer to be a lawyer.

I like a life

with new challenges every day. It's more exciting.

You might like what you like,

but you are a girl, after all.

Sooner or later, you will want to get married and have children.

Once you have a family,

if you're still this busy,

it'll be hard to manage both.

Actually, I believe that safety is a blessing.

Having a stable family,

and when you come home from work,

you can take care of the household chores

and spend time with the kids and me.

I think that would be quite nice.

So according to you,

you'd rather Cheng Yao just stay home and take care of the family?

Not really. This is a new era.

Women must have their own jobs

so that they can appropriately contribute to the household expenses.

This way, as a husband,

I'd have less financial pressure.

You want your wife to manage the household, care for the children,

and work to make money.

What are you for?

You heard Cheng Yao.

She doesn't plan to date or marry within two years.

She plans to focus on her career.

And the people she spends time with are outstanding,

which sets a high bar for her.

Actually, career and household chores

are not contradictory.

Yaoyao is so outstanding.

She can definitely do both.

Right?

She's already doing very well now.

She doesn't need your affirmation or approval.

Besides, I was trying to say

that currently, her career is more appealing to her.

Because the people she meets in her career are just excellent,

far beyond your comprehension.

So please don't view her vast future

with your short-sighted perspective.

I'm going to the restroom.

You guys continue.

You seem to have some hostility towards me, brother.

Do you also like Yaoyao?

What does it have to do with you?

But why are you targeting me at every turn?

Do I know you?

Or did I offend you in the past?

I don't think you're at the level I need to be acquainted with.

Yet you've been obstructing

my normal communication with Yaoyao.

Could it be that Yaoyao

has offended you?

If Yaoyao

inadvertently offended you at work,

I apologize on her behalf.

Yaoyao

is a simple girl.

She doesn't understand the complexities of social etiquette.

She's still a young girl.

Don't be so petty.

Are you very close with Cheng Yao?

You just met her, yet you're calling her

Yaoyao, Yaoyao, Yaoyao

without her permission.

Besides, do you really know her?

We've known…

Yao…

Cheng Yao, let me help you clean up.

It's okay.

You are a guest. I can do it myself.

Just sit down.

Okay.

Quite obedient, huh?

It's getting late.

I just remembered that I have an early meeting.

I'll head back to the hotel now.

Thank you for your hospitality this evening.

- You see, I… - No worries, come again next time.

Yaoyao and I

will host you together.

I'll take my leave.

I'll walk you out.

Sorry for being a poor host.

No, you were amazing.

Alright, see you then.

Take care.

Alright. You can go back.

Boss, what are you doing?

What do you mean

by Yaoyao?

I wanted to ask you the same question.

You had just rejected me…

my mom's bracelet.

Now you're happily going on a blind date with someone else.

What are you doing?

Just because I refused Auntie's bracelet,

you had to embarrass me

and make my mom scold me?

Seriously?

This food is terrible.

What a weirdo.

Always doing things that make people

misunderstand.

If it's terrible, why eat so much?

It's time to get off work.

Come to my place to play cards.

Wang Lu, you and everyone else should come too.

I'm not going.

Then I'll go.

Great.

Then I'll go as well.

Four people are enough.

Bao, please take me along, please.

Just kidding. Let's all go together.

What about Cheng Yao? Is Cheng Yao coming?

She left early for a meetup with an old friend.

Yao is impressive, overtaking on a curve.

Speaking of old friends, I have one too.

He works at the court, one year younger than me.

Tan Ying, are you interested?

I can introduce you.

Tan Ying doesn't need that.

Why are you answering for her?

Mind your status.

Who do you think you are?

I…

I'm her bro.

Bro.

As a bro, I'm concerned about my bro.

Bro.

You, as a bro,

should help Tan Ying find a boyfriend.

That's what a bro would do.

Come on, bro.

Tan Ying, seriously, I worry about you.

Hurry up and settle down.

Just look at Cheng Yao.

Her spring has come, right?

What spring?

I'm talking about Cheng Yao.

Doesn't she have a childhood friend?

They met for a blind date, so her spring has come.

Ask her where she is now.

I didn't expect the portions to be so large.

We might not finish them.

It's alright.

It's my treat this time.

How can that be?

We agreed that I would pay.

Don't worry about this meal. I've already paid for it.

You can pay for the next one.

Alright, thank you.

Don't be formal with me, come on.

Thanks.

Last time, it was not easy for us to meet.

And your roommate ruined it.

Now, it's just the two of us.

Just relax.

Here, try this.

- The boiled beef is flavorful. Try it. - Thank you.

They are separating dishes overseas.

And yet here you are, picking food for each other.

If you have Helicobacter pylori,

you're transmitting it to her.

Moreover, once infected,

the chances of getting gastric cancer

increase by 2.7 to 12 times.

No, Yaoyao, I-I don't have Helicobacter pylori.

We lawyers value evidence above all.

Without evidence, it's baseless.

Let's talk when you have the medical report.

Boss, my friend and I

came out to find a place to eat after work.

Why are you here?

Do you own this street?

Why can't I come?

I'm just saying,

is there anything you need me to do?

You can call me or send an email.

But this…

The style of this place doesn't match you.

Yaoyao.

Is he your boss?

Isn't he your roommate?

Well, this is a bit complicated.

But my roommate is indeed my boss.

Mr. Qian, you don't mind me addressing you this way, right?

Although work is important,

it's already off-duty time now.

Cheng Yao needs her private time.

How about this?

After our date, when we go back,

I will accompany her

to finish the work

you've assigned.

Moreover, look at you.

With your status

and your outfit,

this isn't the right place for you

to dine, is it?

The food here

might even be made with gutter oil.

With your precious stomach,

I'm afraid you won't be able to handle it.

Does the owner know how you're slandering his dishes?

No, I didn't. No…

- Well… - Just relax. Take it easy.

Indeed, this restaurant

doesn't quite match your usual style.

I'm afraid you're not used to it.

Oh right, Yaoyao.

I haven't asked you yet.

What are your criteria for choosing a partner?

What kind of boys do you like?

- I like… - She likes men who are over 180cm.

You see,

you're quite a bit shorter than I am.

Besides,

she likes men who are

competent in their business skills.

I was just awarded the title of 'Outstanding Work Model' this year.

The kind of excellence she likes

should be well-known within the industry.

Wait, what's your problem?

You might be her boss,

but you don't have any right to interfere with her personal life.

I came here today

not as Cheng Yao's boss,

but as Cheng Yao's boyfriend.

What did you say?

That's right, Cheng Yao is pursuing me.

At first, I was very resistant.

But after an intense mental struggle,

I've come to terms with it now.

I'll allow you to pursue me.

No, you've got it wrong. That's not what I meant.

- That's exactly what you mean. - No, really, that's not it.

Take your time eating.

I'll go first.

This bill

is on me.

Wait…

No, Boss.

Do you really have to tease me?

I really didn't mean to embarrass you.

That gift was mistakenly sent by the merchant.

My true intention was just to get a promotion and a raise.

There was nothing else.

Cheng Yao, I've thought it over.

I am a well-intentioned third party.

The fact that you and the merchant sent the wrong goods,

was new information to me, as the third party.

So, my misunderstanding was also based on not knowing.

It was a misunderstanding without malicious intent.

So, the fact about the wrong delivery

and the impact and consequences it caused

shall not be held against me, the well-intentioned third party.

The wrong decisions made due to misunderstanding

and hence the losses caused by my decisions

shouldn't be claimed against me.

You can only seek compensation from the merchant who sent the wrong goods.

Therefore, you must comply and execute

my decision.

So, what do you want?

I won't give you any money.

You can make other requests.

I don't care about your money.

How many meals do you want?

I'm tired of it.

What happened to you?

You wouldn't really want to date me, would you?

I know.

For a person as unattached as you,

there's no way you'd want to date.

You're talking about cooking, right?

Okay, serve me for three days.

Alright, three days.

Can we write off this debt after three days?

Sign a service contract with me, just in case.

What's his deal?

Welcome.

I bought you some fruit.

Why did you buy so much?

You bought so much again.

Look, I haven't finished what you bought last time.

Take some back with you tonight.

Leaving them all here…

You're in a bad mood.

What's wrong?

Qian Heng.

It was his birthday before, right?

So I sent him a gift.

But that gift

got mixed up with someone else's confession gift box.

He thought I was confessing to him.

Previously, he always hinted at me,

telling me not to get any ideas.

But now he's saying that he can accept my confession.

I don't know what to do.

Qian Heng is a novice in love,

so it's understandable

that he's a little slow in love.

I think he does like you.

Otherwise, that day,

why would he come with you to see me?

And he even agreed to you taking my case.

He must have done all that

after considering your feelings.

But he did tell me to be clear about my position.

He's so outstanding.

How could he possibly like me?

I'm just afraid that his feelings for me are temporary,

A temporary novelty.

What if we broke up? How will I live in the industry?

You're right.

You can't trust his words too easily.

At the very least, you should first make sure

that you are truly irreplaceable to him

and whether he truly wants to date you.

The little assistant has suitors.

How to put an end to their advances?

Occupying all of the assistant's time

and keep them from meeting physically.

[Day One]

So on the first day of service,

do you want me to help you clean the yard?

Isn't this a job for a

professional housekeeping lady?

I'm too clumsy to do it well.

I just want to exercise your hands-on skills.

So annoying.

I can't reach it.

Annoying pest, Qian Heng.

Watch how I cut you in half.

You're quite diligent.

[Day Two]

I want this grey bunny.

Get it for me.

[A jumbo toy for over 3000 points] You need 3000 points to get this.

Do you think I can do it?

[Challenge Failed]

[Total Score 805]

I really can't do it.

With my ability, I simply can't get the bunny.

How about this?

I'll ask the owner

to sell me this bunny at a discount. How's that?

No, I want you to play the game.

Are you deliberately messing with me?

I remember you didn't like this kind of bunny before.

Really? Did I say that?

I really don't know where I've offended you.

[Day Three]

Boss,

Cheng Yao, come to the villa now

and clean up.

Isn't your villa

about eight or nine hundred square meters?

How can I possibly clean it all?

Besides, I played basketball all day yesterday.

My hands are very sore.

You can choose not to come,

but know the consequences.

I…

Qian Heng.

Karma will come for you.

Start with the living room.

I have to go to the study for a meeting,

and I won't be coming up for hours.

You can…

Figure it out yourself.

Why work so seriously?

Don't you know how to slack off?

This is outrageous.

So silly.

I'm not even there.

Why not just bluff your way through?

Why exhaust yourself like this?

Boss.

Accompany me to work overtime at the company

and sort out some documents.

Why?

I don't want to go. I have been so tired these past two days.

Can we go tomorrow instead?

No, there are only six hours left until the three-day promise.

You can't say no.

What exactly do you want?

I will say no.

I joined Junheng

to become a good lawyer,

not to be at your beck and call.

Why should I do your hard labor?

And I can't even say no?

On the first day, you made me

come to your place early in the morning,

clean the windows, skim the pool, and mow the lawn for you

under the blazing sun,

while you were leisurely relaxing in the air-conditioned room.

On the second day,

you made me shoot basketballs

when I clearly cannot shoot.

I shot for a whole day, didn't get anything,

and messed up my hands.

On the third day, you had me come and clean your household.

I cleaned your home inside and out.

I've only taken a ten-minute nap,

and you're asking me to work overtime.

What did I do wrong?

I only delivered the wrong gift.

Can a wrong gift

make you so unhappy?

You're just embarrassed, so you're torturing me.

Cheng Yao, don't be angry.

It's all my fault.

It's my fault, please don't…

Why are you at fault?

If anything, it's my fault.

I was so stupid

to give you a gift.

You're so capricious

I quit.

Cheng Yao, Cheng Yao.

What?!

I'm not torturing you. I…

You what?

Cheng Yao.

Cheng Yao.

Cheng Yao.

I like you.

What… what are you saying?

I've been monopolizing your time

and making you do this and that

not to torture you on purpose.

I just wanted an excuse to be with you.

I thought by doing so,

you won't go on a blind date with Xue Ming.

So, are you jealous?

♫ Your eyes throw me off balance ♫

I don't believe it.

If you like someone,

they should be able to feel it.

But I can't feel your affection.

You're mocking me in return

because I sent the wrong gift.

I'm telling the truth.

I don't care about those.

How can you believe me?

♫ Yet it's different now ♫

I really like you.

Did I hear that wrong?

Boss

likes me?

♫ Love you ♫

You…

♫ Love you ♫

♫ Love you ♫

♫ Love you ♫

Is he really into me?

Oh my God.

How am I supposed to face him at work tomorrow?

Stop looking.

Boss has a meeting with a big client this morning

and he won't be coming to the office today.

I'm not looking for Boss.

Do you really

think I'm obtuse?

I know gossip when I see it.

Stop hiding it.

You asked for two days off,

and you're afraid the Boss would be angry, huh?

Don't worry, Boss hasn't been in for two days either.

When did this happen?

When did what happen?

Your forehead.

On Mr. Qian's birthday.

Technically, he's had a crush on me for a long time.

You should be more careful.

There are so many people around.

So what if people found out? It doesn't affect work.

One must enjoy life to the fullest when they can.

Besides, Fei is so meticulous.

- He definitely won't neglect his work, right? - Right.

Give it to me.

I'll do it myself.

Sorry, I'm leaving first.

Come out after you clean it up.

Well done, Fei.

Snatch the flower of Junheng without batting an eyelid.

Sincerity. Sincerity is paramount.

Right, don't tell Bao Rui.

As his brother, I want to tell him personally.

Is it gone?

Go wash it in the restroom.

Okay.

Don't worry. I definitely won't tell.

You're sensible.

Could it be that love is contagious?

What's the boss up to, not coming to work today?

He wouldn't be waiting for me at home, would he?

Cheng Yao.

Aren't you leaving?

Right away.

Watching a drama, huh?

I see.

You're mooching off the company's electricity, right?

Single life is really boring.

I'm leaving now.

Goodbye.

Goodbye.

Go back early, okay?

I'm so happy today.

I'm so happy today.

Let's go home.

Boss, what brings you here?

Why aren't you going home?

I worked overtime.

Don't you have anything to say to me?

I do.

About my confession,

have you thought it through?

♫ No need to outline or describe anything ♫

♫ I measure the scalding heat with my skin ♫

♫ No need to compare palms to wings ♫

♫ I have the odds to learn to fly ♫

♫ Time doesn't talk ♫

♫ But I want to go somewhere beautiful ♫

♫ With you ♫

♫ Let fate do the battering ♫

♫ Let eternity answer ♫

♫ Listen to those vows and promises ♫

♫ Who changed their mind ♫

♫ Listen to those sweet words ♫

♫ Who is making rhetorical questions ♫

♫ I run to you ♫

♫ The world never stops mocking ♫

♫ I am capable ♫

♫ Of being your fairy tale ♫

♫ Despite the promises of eternity ♫

♫ Who changed their mind ♫

♫ Despite those sweet words ♫

♫ Who is making rhetorical questions ♫

♫ I walk towards you ♫

♫ Let the world make jokes ♫

♫ So be it ♫

♫ I just say I love you ♫

♫ Trusting the wild grass unconditionally ♫

♫ Might make miracles bloom ♫

♫ Setting off that firework courageously ♫

♫ At least it has blossomed ♫

♫ Spend the rest of my life ♫

♫ Building flawless moments ♫

♫ I am capable ♫

♫ Of being your one and only fairy tale ♫