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[You are My Fateful Love] [EP04]

Mr. Xu?

Why're you back?

Didn't you say we'd meet at the firm?

What's this?

Cen Sisi's backup plan.

Such a fake angel!

Sorry,

got carried away.

"Fake angel" means?

Check the mirror.

Got a question though.

How'd you reach

The Poet?

I tried before,

but she was always shady.

She only agreed

to a statement.

Now she's

playing undercover…

We're pros,

got our own tricks.

Otherwise why

would you pay us?

So with someone like Cen Sisi,

stirring trouble on purpose

and being

two-faced,

my dear pros,

what's our

next move?

[If she asks later]

[what the next move is, ]

[just say block the defendant.]

[Why?]

[Be a real lawyer, ]

[ok?]

[Time to lock down]

[online evidence again.]

[I know.]

[Just say what I told you.]

If you really

hate her that much,

just block her.

What are you, a kid?

Now the evidence

is right here,

of course we'll help the client

lock down online evidence again.

[Those two guys…]

Yeah…

Right.

Mr. Liu,

shouldn't say this but,

as a partner here,

you really need to level up

your case handling

and your skills.

From your

performance on

this case,

I suggest

I take the lead.

[They're already at each other's throats?]

Well.

Very well!

Sure!

[Mr. Liu, don't take it to heart.]

[Huaisong, ]

[you sly fox!]

Thanks, both of you.

Got her number?

You mean Cen Sisi?

Yeah.

I have.

Know how to record calls?

You mean she doesn't know

The Poet sold her out,

and I can play dumb

to get her talking?

I have no idea.

Can you teach me?

How to record

a call properly?

We should try to guide them

to confirm identity first.

Cut to the chase.

Got it.

No dragging it out

with her,

get her to spill fast.

Exactly.

Got confidence?

I know her mindset,

worth a shot.

Tomorrow at noon,

I'll call her.

That time's just after lunch,

brain's low on blood,

she won't react fast.

Might not get suspicious.

Yu,

so tomorrow after lunch,

won't your focus

dip too?

Don't worry, Mr. Liu,

I'll eat early.

Fine.

Speaking of food,

should we

grab dinner now?

It's late.

Sorry

for keeping you.

How about I treat you…

and Mr. Xu

to dinner?

Sure.

Director,

just give my phone back.

I promise I won't

play again.

Really, never again!

Director, don't give it back.

She'll play again.

She really will!

What are you two doing?

Doing a comedy skit?

Call home already!

Director,

my parents are abroad.

So?

Abroad, they've got no phone?

No signal?

Listen up,

no call today,

no one leaves.

Think I can't even handle you two?

Big shot, huh?

Abroad, right?

Hello,

I'm Feng Zhu,

Huaishi Xu's teacher.

Today…

This…

You can speak Chinese?

Great.

Here's the thing.

I'm Zhu Feng, head of moral ed

at First High-School.

Today,

Huaishi broke school rules

and brought her phone.

First time

I noticed,

but the issue's…

[Sorry, ]

I can't handle it

at the moment.

Please contact

her guardian.

Number 133…

Hold on.

Bro,

[that's betrayal]

[and revenge!]

You're getting back at me

for peeking at your texts.

By the way,

this isn't the first time

she brought her phone.

Once you

reach her guardian,

please explain

her lying clearly.

Got it,

thanks

for your help.

That's it.

Won't bother you more, bye.

1,000-word check.

Put it on my desk

before class tomorrow.

What?

Why laughing?

1,500 words for you!

You and your sister

don't get along, do you?

She's in trouble,

and you didn't even cover for her.

She has caused

enough trouble.

Can't fix it all.

Thanks so much,

Lawyers Xu and Liu

for looking out for me.

Yu,

you're too polite.

This is our job.

I'm driving, so no drinks.

Then have something else.

A cola for you?

Unhealthy.

Hello,

a lemonade,

please.

Sure.

Yu, cheers.

Yeah, work stress,

better to drink something healthy.

Yeah.

Here, try this.

Know them?

Miss Ruan, a reminder.

Taking photos

without permission

has legal risks.

I'm not just snapping photos,

I'm throwing punches too.

Need help?

No, private matter.

That perfume

smells great.

Picked it just for you.

Fits your elegance,

right?

Really?

I bought it with

your girlfriend.

Why don't I think

it fits

her vibe?

Yu, fancy meeting you here.

Yeah, what a coincidence.

If not,

I wouldn't see this.

Who do you think that guy is?

Didn't you hear her?

Private matter.

Definitely an ex.

Just an ex,

worth getting this mad?

No love, no hate.

Still not over it.

Let me introduce.

This is Ms. Lin,

my business partner.

And this is my…

I'm Zhang Chuan's girlfriend's bestie.

Ms. Lin, you probably didn't know

he has a girlfriend, right?

Well,

business is business,

not romance.

No need to share personal stuff.

Right, Chuan?

Right.

Many want to do business with me,

who are you?

Why should I deal with you?

Ms. Lin…

Yu, you misunderstood me.

Misunderstood what?

I really…

What's going on?

Who's this?

My girlfriend's bestie.

A bit nosy, huh?

We were cooperating fine,

and you ruined it?

Is that proper business?

What business

needs hand-holding?

Holding hands, what's wrong?

I just touched your hand,

- so what? - What are you doing?

- I just did it! - What?

- You… - I just…

And who are you?

I'm her lawyer.

Sir,

I must remind you.

Under Civil Code,

Art. 1010,

if someone sexually harasses another

against their will

via touch,

the victim can

seek civil damages.

Bringing a lawyer to dinner?

Is she some big shot?

Stop it, let's go.

What about the deal?

You okay?

Come along.

Sorry,

got held up by some

personal stuff earlier.

You're being formal again.

No worries, we were all eating fine.

Right, Huaisong?

Yeah, but you seem late.

Next client meeting.

Right, right.

Well,

thanks for the heads-up.

I'd have forgotten otherwise.

Yu, I've got something to do,

can't send you back.

Let him take you.

No need,

I'll just grab a taxi.

No!

Don't take a taxi, not safe.

What if you

run into those two again? You…

Get in.

Go ahead.

Thanks, Mr. Xu.

Should I tell her?

If you need legal help,

you can

tell me.

Okay.

But for now,

no need.

Mr. Xu,

well,

if you saw your boyfriend

touching another woman's hand,

can you conclude

he's cheating?

Are you sure he's still "boyfriend"?

Of course.

Emotionally, yes,

but legally, evidence isn't enough.

Even hands-on

doesn't prove

he's cheating?

It's not solid proof,

but,

you have the right to break up.

Me, breaking up with him?

Mr. Xu, you misunderstood.

That guy

is my bestie's boyfriend.

Sorry, I misunderstood.

No worries, I was just stressing

whether to send her

the photos.

If I send it and

it's a misunderstanding,

wouldn't that stir trouble?

But if he's really a jerk,

cheating…

If they truly love each other,

one photo

won't break them.

If they already

distrust each other,

even without the photo,

their relationship

would end eventually.

Makes sense.

Mr. Xu,

you really know

love and experience.

Well,

I didn't mean it that way.

I've handled some

divorce cases abroad.

Seen a lot,

got experience.

Oh, yeah.

I might be right, might not.

Think it over

and decide.

Thanks, Mr. Xu.

Sorry, Mr. Xu,

I dozed off.

When did we get here?

Just now,

was about to call you.

Thanks for taking me back.

No problem.

I'll head off now.

Mr. Xu, stay safe.

Bye.

Mingying, what's up?

[Hey, Yu.]

[Got time now?]

[I need to tell you something.]

I happen to have something too.

You go first.

I noticed Cen Sisi

is copying your photos

on social media.

You mean this is

about Cen Sisi?

Yeah, what's up?

Don't you have anything else to say?

You mean Chuan's issue?

He told me as soon as he got home.

He said today

he had dinner with a female boss,

and you saw it.

It's just a misunderstanding.

Nothing serious.

That business deal fell through,

but he can pick up another one.

He just told you

he was having dinner with a female boss?

Yeah.

What's wrong?

Did you see anything else?

Take a look.

He told me this too.

Today they were testing

a hand cream.

He was just testing the product,

but you saw it

and thought he was touching her hand.

So it was the hand cream.

Maybe I did misunderstand.

Don't worry,

if he really cheated,

I'd kick him

out immediately!

Alright.

Keep a close eye, I'll hang up.

[Bye.]

[From now on, let someone else handle]

[offline meetings.]

I'll only do remote testing

and live promotions.

[I'm just using your face]

[to charm female bosses.]

[You're just]

[wasting your advantage.]

[Just playing along, ]

[not cheating on your girlfriend.]

[Being so rigid won't make money.]

[Don't whine if your girlfriend]

[thinks you're cheap.]

That's your idea.

My girlfriend and I

are very happy,

no need for your concern.

Done soaking, babe?

The water's cold.

I told you

soaking too long isn't good for health.

Why does it

auto-shut off recently?

I didn't notice.

I bought you a new

saffron foot soak,

coming tomorrow.

Really? Great!

I'm tired of

this mugwort one.

Here.

I'll pour it.

Babe, did you see my phone?

Just now…

Always so forgetful,

can't seem to fix it.

That's why you're here.

Fried chicken's almost here.

Yu's almost here too.

Get ready, okay?

It's only 11,

isn't she supposed to arrive at 12?

She didn't wanna miss

the perfect call time,

so,

she left an hour early.

Why isn't she answering?

- Hello. - Hello.

Excuse me,

is this Zhikun

Law Firm?

Yes.

This is the…

Xu Huai…

his takeout.

Hi,

is this takeout for Xu Huaisong?

Seems so.

Then give it to me,

I'll bring it up.

Thanks so much.

Answer the phone!

Mr. Xu,

your takeout.

I didn't order any.

It has your name on it.

Then it must be a mistake.

I never order takeout.

Besides, I don't even have

any local food apps.

Here you are.

Yu, you're here.

Where's the fried chicken you ordered?

The cola I bought for you

is already downstairs.

Cola and fried chicken,

a perfect match, bro.

So where's the fried chicken?

Here.

You picked it up?

Great, let's eat together!

[Bro, ]

[Yu probably doesn't]

[like you anymore.]

[Even if she does, ]

[the person in her heart]

[isn't really you.]

[She probably doesn't even know]

[you like fried chicken.]

[If you showed your true self, ]

[could she take it?]

Mr. Liu recently formed a diet group

with colleagues at the firm.

If anyone orders takeout

and gets caught,

they have to chip in a fine

in the company chat.

But no worries, Mr. Liu.

Next time you want to eat,

I can still cover for you

under my name.

Just a reminder,

fried chicken is really unhealthy.

Eat it less from now on.

Got it.

Okay, understood.

Then you stay disciplined, Mr. Xu.

Of course.

Fine.

Here, Yu,

I'll pour you some cola.

Cola and fried chicken.

Perfect!

Thanks.

Mr. Xu,

you shouldn't drink cola either,

it's not healthy.

So good!

Smells amazing!

Mingying, you want a drumstick?

Take it.

Didn't you just say

you were too hungry to eat two?

I want stir-fried eggs with cucumber.

This will do for me.

Give me a drumstick.

[The drumstick I crave, ]

[and Huaisong too.]

[I can't have both.]

[So I'll take Huaisong and forgo the drumstick.]

You really don't want it?

Don't like it.

Then it's mine.

I already ate

before going out,

so I'm not hungry.

Mr. Liu, eat more.

You're not eating either?

Then, Yu,

drink this beverage.

So good!

Mr. Xu,

drink some.

This should be your go-to,

and it's a healthier pick too.

Thanks.

Serving you a pure black coffee,

wishing you an energetic day.

Last time, Mr. Xu,

you drank coffee like it was cola.

Isn't it bitter?

I'm used to it.

What are you drinking, Mr. Xu?

Black coffee?

I've never seen anyone

drink it in such

big sips.

I'm used to it.

Some things,

only you know

if they're bitter.

Right, Mr. Xu?

So good.

I'll call now.

Hello, I'm Ruan Yu.

Are you Cen Sisi?

[Yes, Yu.]

[I've saved your number.]

Identity confirmed.

You got a sec to talk?

[Yeah, go ahead.]

Here's the thing.

I was gonna have my lawyer

handle the settlement,

but I figured

I should

talk to you first.

A film company

approached me recently

about adapting my book.

Well,

they want this scandal

cleaned up,

otherwise,

the adaptation's off.

[Yu, ]

[signal's bad here, ]

[let's talk face-to-face.]

[How about 1 PM]

[at Nanhu Café?]

[It's close to your place.]

Sure, see you there.

She might be on guard.

It takes about

20 mins

to get there.

I'll head over,

don't want any slip-ups.

You going solo?

Should be fine.

You only get one shot.

I'll go with you.

Recorder.

Push up to record,

down to save.

Thanks, Mr. Xu.

I thought coaxing info over the phone

would be easy.

But now,

my heart's racing.

Let's do some eye exercises.

Looks like it works

in your novel.

[Sorry, I grabbed the wrong one.]

The wrong one.

Then,

who's the right one?

Jerk!

Novels are

all smoke and mirrors.

[Eye exercises are bogus…]

[and so is 'liking me?']

[Eye exercises don't work at all.]

[That day, yelling 'jerk']

[a hundred times]

[finally calmed me down.]

Yu,

thanks for giving me this chance

to explain in person.

I've thought it through, Sisi.

Settlement's fine.

But my lawyer isn't just

looking out for me,

they're thinking about the adaptation.

To protect

the adaptation,

they want you

to admit in your apology

that you not only posted

slanderous long posts about me

but also stirred online attacks.

I…

I didn't.

I know this statement

is rough,

but the production company

says if we

can't settle, they'll sue.

But Yu, I…

I didn't aim to attack you.

When I posted that,

I honestly

thought that's

how it was.

I had no idea

you are Lily Vale.

That post

then went viral

on its own,

had nothing to do with me.

Just the internet running wild.

Sisi,

the web isn't lawless.

Everything leaves

a trail.

Even if you deny it now,

it'll show up

in the investigation later.

We went to

the same school.

You're my junior.

Of course I don't want things

to get messy.

So…

Yu,

could you drop the case for now?

You can still

have your lawyer

check things out later.

Let's settle this quietly,

no drama.

Isn't that better?

That could work.

But if I drop it,

someone sneaky

might twist it against me

and stir up The Poet

to sue.

What then?

You're overthinking it, isn't it?

[If things stall, ]

[try to switch gears]

[and change the topic.]

[Play along with her, ]

[let her guard down.]

Sisi.

Actually,

I've been having a really rough time.

I know,

at this rate,

the adaptation rights

won't sell.

If this keeps up,

the site could

drop me any minute.

That won't happen.

You're the cash cow.

Authors come and go,

fast.

Once Qianhe kicks me out,

no other site will

touch me either.

Yu, you worry too much.

Even if the worst happens,

Shican

wouldn't just sit back.

After all, he owes you

from back in school.

Right?

He's so busy right now,

he won't bother with stuff like this.

I was thinking,

if you really hired the army of fans,

at least with Shican in the loop,

I could still appeal to you.

Or…

you could just beg me, right?

So it was you.

You knew from the start

that I was Lily Vale.

I said I didn't know,

and you didn't believe me, right?

Didn't you say back in college

you saw my article

in a magazine

and that inspired your dream?

You're making yourself

sound too heroic.

You were copying back then, right?

How can a copied story

get so popular?

I just wanted

the truth out.

Didn't expect

you'd crumble so easily.

I only hired

a few bots,

and you just…

broke down?

Come down!

Chase me!

Sorry, sis.

Fun with the phone?

Not bad. Haven't you tried it?

Lend it to me for a sec.

Caught red-handed.

No excuses, hand it over.

Director…

Xu Huaishi!

You're too much!

You… you're really something!

You actually handed my phone to the teacher?

So this phone's yours?

Name's the same,

no switching,

yours truly.

Never thought

you'd be into

male celebs batting their lashes.

No laughing!

That's my freedom.

Freedom, huh?

There's words here too.

'Shican, '

'I love you forever.'

Is this your freedom too?

This…

I wrote it too.

Well.

So you wrote it.

Then I wonder,

why's your phone wallpaper

her with

a male star?

What's that about?

I…

I'm shipping them.

You can respond to anything, right?

No laughing!

You two, come to my office.

No going home after school.

Call your parents!

[Log into your Huawei account first.]

What the hell account!

Thanks.

For what?

Didn't help you anyway.

I'm not talking about that.

Then what?

You actually said

Shican and I are a ship.