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♪You are the sun in my life♪

♪You are the light of my love♪

♪When I'm lost in the dark♪

♪Every shadow fades away♪

♪You are the sun in my life♪

♪You are the light of my love♪

♪When I'm lost in the dark♪

♪Every shadow fades away♪

=Shine on Me= (Based on Gu Man's novel 'Shine on Me')

=Episode 34=

(Taihu High-end Medical Center)

Let's have a simple meal.

Lately,

you've been exhausted.

After dinner,

stay home for the night.

Don't return to Suzhou.

You too, Lin.

No more trips.

The guest room

is ready.

What?

I've already said it.

Need Xiguang's approval?

No,

I'm just a bit worried.

Thank you.

Dad,

does it hurt?

Let me blow on it for you.

Doesn't hurt.

Xiguang,

where's Mom?

Mom's downstairs on a call,

arguing with someone.

Arguing?

Do you know who?

No.

But Mom is really good at it.

Mom won the argument.

Who were you arguing?

I didn't.

I just spoke a bit louder.

Huang?

What's he stirring up now?

It's all settled.

Just focus on recovering.

Stop worrying.

Mom and Dad will pick up Xiguang.

I'll stay.

No need. I can manage alone.

This illness is work-induced.

Badge of over-exertion.

I'll take care of you.

What?

If not work-induced,

you won't?

Don't twist my words.

Lin,

come on in.

Make yourself at home.

No worries.

Okay, Ms. Jiang.

These

are Xiguang's uncle's slippers.

Wear them for now.

Later, I'll have Xiguang

buy some for your own use.

Thanks, Ms. Jiang.

I can bring my own.

In Wuxi,

we do sell slippers.

No need to bring yours.

The guest room is ready,

but the housekeeper isn't here.

You two need

to tidy up yourselves.

Xiguang,

help Lin

get the quilt and pillows.

I'm fine now.

Today,

I made a mistake.

What mistake?

Next time you go see your dad,

I'll go with you.

Even if you go with me,

there's nothing you can do.

At least, I can

take some heat.

Plus, Mr. Nie cares about face.

If I'm there,

he'll hold back.

Let him hold it in.

During dinner just now,

I was thinking

I might be a bit too much.

How come?

You just stated the truth.

Mr. Nie's mood was already bad.

If you hadn't explained,

for the police and rumors,

he'd be angrier inside.

That would be worse.

Not towards him,

but you.

Me?

My dad has always had a bias against you.

But these days,

I've been

sending his medical records

to you for your opinion.

I never considered

your feelings.

It would be a problem

if you didn't.

Couples

should support

and rely on each other.

If you don't trust me

or rely on me

in my field,

I'd be disappointed.

Is that so?

Of course.

Actually, these days,

I've organized the plan

for the surgery.

Assuming I were performing the surgery,

how would I do it?

What position would I use?

Once Dr. Schneider arrives,

we can go see him together

and hear his surgical plan.

Thank you.

If you insist on saying thanks,

I'll accept it.

But

help me solve a practical

problem first.

What?

Your bedsheet design

is illogical.

No matter how I turn it,

it seems short.

Really?

You hold that end. Let me see.

Let me check.

It really is!

How was the sheet

designed?

Why is it square?

This should be at the headboard.

No, this side should be the head.

I just noticed it has lace

on three sides.

Really!

Listen to me.

Just do this.

See?

Seems correct now.

My observational skills

are sharp, right?

This is the kitchen.

If you get hungry at night,

just raid the fridge.

It's my first visit.

Don't tempt me into mischief.

There seems

nothing ideal for midnight snacking.

When I'm away,

does the fridge get this empty?

It's fine.

I've got this.

It's my secret stash.

Thanks.

Let's go.

I'll show you

my mom's flowers.

Look.

My mom mainly grows

phalaenopsis orchids.

Guess why?

Not because she likes them?

It's because they're easy!

It's all she can keep alive.

It's May already,

but these orchids

have so many blooms.

She must have some talent for this after all.

Don't insult her.

She's not here.

She can't hear you flatter her.

It's practice.

I'll say it again at breakfast tomorrow.

(Dad: Xiguang, sorry for what happened today)

(Xiguang,)

(sorry for what)

(happened today.)

(I don't distrust you.)

(It's just that I've)

(been feeling low due to illness lately,)

(and often can't control myself.)

(I said many hurtful things today.)

(They were unintentional.)

(You must never doubt)

(that in this world,)

(I love you the most.)

(I'll think)

(about what you said.)

My dad sent me a message apologizing.

But somehow,

I couldn't easily

reply with "It's okay."

But he's

so seriously ill.

I just couldn't bear...

I understand.

I've been through

this before.

Your grandpa?

Yes.

Come on.

Let's go downstairs

for some air.

I told you before.

Before the exam,

someone told me

how my father died.

So I moved out of my grandpa's place.

You said that later,

after seeing so much death

at the hospital,

you learned to let go.

But before letting go,

I went through turmoil too.

I remember back then,

not long after I moved out,

my grandpa got very sick

and needed surgery.

Mr. Li called me,

hoping I'd visit him.

I rushed to the hospital.

I sat at the entrance

alone until dawn.

At last, I didn't go in.

I didn't leave until Mr. Li

told me the surgery

succeeded.

Everything involving emotions

may be unsolvable.

Only time will tell.

But the younger me

made

a naive vow.

What vow?

Although a bit childish,

I believe

I'll hold on to it.

Back when I was 15,

I told myself

that I must

be good to those I love.

Whether it's family

or a partner.

I want the ones I love

to never suffer

because of moral dilemmas

and emotional conflicts caused by me.

I was trying to comfort you.

Why did it backfire

and make you cry?

No,

I was just thinking

of you,

only 15,

so small,

sitting alone on the steps

all night long.

It breaks my heart.

I can do it too.

Yusen,

I will also make sure

that after 30, Lin Yusen

never suffers

from moral dilemmas

and emotional conflicts because of his loved ones.

Okay.

But,

there's a crucial detail

I need to correct.

What is it?

The 15-year-old me

was already six feet tall.

I wasn't small.

Maybe later,

send a simple message.

Not for others,

just for yourself.

That way,

you might feel better

and won't agonize over it.

And then,

get some proper rest.

Every day you wake up from now on,

I'll be there.

Yusen,

although

I was a little bit late,

from now on,

you'll always have me.

Grandma, I'm fine.

Yusen and I

are on our way back to Suzhou.

We have a meeting at ten.

Xiguang,

if your work is busy,

don't travel back and forth.

This morning,

I got a call from your dad.

He apologized to me.

Your grandpa and I

came to see him at the hospital.

Grandpa wanted to scold him,

but seeing how he looks now,

he just couldn't do it.

What can we do? He's our own child.

But I notice

he's much calmer today.

Probably because you

scolded him yesterday and woke him up.

Seems like he's reflecting a bit.

As long as it doesn't affect

his upcoming surgery.

It won't. It's good for him.

He was irritable the past few days.

Terrible temper.

The doctors kept telling us

to keep him calm

and comfort him.

But nothing we said worked.

Now, by some twist of fate,

he's quieted down,

not throwing tantrums anymore either.

That's good.

Xiguang,

there's something

I've been meaning to ask,

but now I'm too embarrassed to bring it up.

What is it, Grandma? You can tell me.

You said before that Lin

is a very skilled surgeon.

I was thinking,

when that foreign doctor arrives,

could he

help us

communicate with the foreign doctor?

We don't understand anything!

Though we have advisors,

it's never as reassuring as having Lin there.

But,

after everything,

I feel too embarrassed

to make this request.

Grandma,

Yusen has been looking over Dad's

medical records.

He's provided many insights.

When the plan comes in,

he will also help review it.

Grandma,

whether it's for you

or my duty as a former doctor,

I will do my best.

Lin,

thank you so much.

(One Month Later, Nanjing)

(Nanjing Cheng Rui Architectural Design Firm)

Today's meeting

is not for opinions.

No discussions.

I'm just here to present to you

the final design.

Wang, good to see you.

Haven't seen you

this spirited for long.

No matter where he comes from,

I'm now confident

to compete.

Well said, Mr. Wang!

Let's gear up.

Next week's bid opening,

we're going to win it!

The bid opening is in Suzhou,

early next Saturday morning.

We plan to stay

in Suzhou on Friday.

It's in Suzhou?

That's perfect!

At that time, Yusen and I

will see you off.

That's wonderful!

It's a pity Feng Teng has restrictions

on attendees,

or I was planning

to take you all along.

We certainly can't take that risk.

Sheng Xingjie is probably watching us,

looking for a slip-up.

If he reports us,

we'll be disqualified.

Don't talk about that.

Your generation is so superstitious.

You youngsters

are fearless out of ignorance.

Why isn't Yusen here today?

He is working overtime this morning

for next month's

equipment installation.

He'll go to Shanghai this afternoon to meet Professor Xi.

He's joining the institute?

Yes.

He spends a lot of time every day

on it now.

But he didn't neglect

factory matters.

He's incredibly energetic.

Yeah.

Not tired even working two jobs.

Probably a perpetual machine.

Right, how's your dad doing?

It's been a while.

Is he discharged?

Not yet.

He's doing rehab there.

How's his recovery going then?

The surgery itself was very successful,

but this condition is tricky.

Even after successfully removing the tumor,

hearing is still affected.

It probably won't fully return to how it was.

But preserving some hearing

is very fortunate.

The facial paralysis is improved too.

Your dad

is a very proud man.

It must be hard for him.

It's fine now.

His mood

is stable right now.

True.

After such a serious illness,

people do change.

The accuracy rate

is getting better.

How long do I have to train?

Overall, rehabilitation takes about six weeks.

However,

if it progresses well,

you can continue training

at home later on.

Neural rehabilitation

is a very lengthy process.

Take it slow.

What about

the level of recovery?

It depends

on your specific progress.

But you need

to brace yourself mentally.

Rest for a while.

Later,

we'll continue

the facial rehabilitation.

Mr. Nie.

Xu.

I'm here today

to update you

on the Intelligent Digital Center bid

of Feng Teng.

Take a look.

Chengyuan,

Xiguang's here.

Dad.

Take a seat.

Have some fruit.

I'll finish this quickly.

Rest more.

Don't worry about the company.

I'm just listening to the update.

Yes, ma'am.

I'm almost done.

The bid opening

is scheduled

for next Saturday

in Suzhou.

Should we...

Maybe I should leave

and come back later.

What's wrong?

Uncle and Aunt

are also bidding

for this project.

I think

I'll wait outside.

You're not involved.

Why leave?

That's not good.

After all, I know both sides.

What if there's any

information leakage

and you suspect me?

Xu,

please go out and wait for a moment.

Okay.

I'll go cut some fruit for you.

Are you blaming me

for what happened last time?

Things happened fast,

and I was a bit rash,

wronging you.

I apologize.

No,

it really is better to stay out of it.

Cheng Rui

simply has no chance of winning the bid.

Why so stubborn?

Even if you told them

the bottom line

of the bid,

with their strength,

their proposal

wouldn't score high enough.

How do you know

Uncle and Aunt can't make it?

Let's be realistic.

Look at the other companies bidding.

Which one isn't better

than Cheng Rui?

Sheng Yuan

is determined to win.

Earlier on,

Sheng Bokai even called me,

trying to ask me to rig the bid.

Isn't that illegal?

You know bid rigging?

Of course.

Just a group of people

occupying the slots.

Except for the decided winner,

everyone else

half-hearts their proposal

and colludes on their prices to ensure that one wins.

I heard you talk about it

when I was little.

Understand it in just a few words?

Impressive.

You really are

inheriting my business acumen.

If anything, it's from Mom.

So you agreed?

Feng Teng Group isn't some pushover.

How could they let such

petty tactics slide easily?

They spotted the irregularities.

However,

out of respect for Mr. Sheng,

they just gave a private warning.

Seeing his first scheme fail,

Sheng Bokai spent heavily

to bring in

the top international architect

Du Lan.

With a master like that,

how can Cheng Rui possibly compete?

Leaving Sheng Yuan aside,

our Yuan Cheng Group

has deep expertise

in design and construction

that Cheng Rui can't match.

So I say Cheng Rui

has no chance of winning.

Purely a business judgment.

They shouldn't

be wasting time

and effort on this project.

Xiguang,

now that you're working,

remember this.

Business world is a battlefield.

Be ruthless.

Always stay rational.

You must never let emotions

cloud your judgment and decisions.

Point taken.

(Suzhou Intelligent Digital Center Bid Opening Meeting)

Yes.

When we'll get inside,

let's follow the procedures.

Don't forget.

Xiguang,

just drop us off here.

Don't wait for us.

We don't know when the bid opening will end.

And once inside, phones will be handed over.

We will lose touch.

Okay.

Aunt,

will the business bid open today?

According to the documents,

it's today.

That's for the best.

If it drags on,

there may be foul play.

So we'll know

the result today.

Yes.

Why isn't he

making threats today?

He must be scared of us.

Seems like it.

How boring.

You two...

Alright, we're heading in.

Behave.

Go back now.

See you in Suzhou tonight.

Don't worry, Aunt.

We already made plans.

Okay.

Then we're going in.

Okay.

Good luck, Aunt.

Okay.

Good luck, Mr. Wang.

Let's go.

Good luck!

What plans do we have?

Why didn't I know?

Well.

There's a property

I'm interested in.

How about we take a look?

What...

Houses?

Did you plan this all along?

Yes.

Long planned.

Hello.

You must be Mr. Lin and Ms. Nie?

Yes.

Welcome!

I've been waiting.

Please.

Let me introduce

our property to you.

Our Lakeview Villa

is situated on the most beautiful shoreline of Cheng Lake.

It's a low-density, exclusive villa community.

The greenery ratio

reaches 60 percent.

Originally, we launched

16 villas.

Each one

boasts prime lake views.

Out of the private garden,

you can walk by the lake.

Come here.

The design

was crafted by a top-tier team,

creating the rare

Chinese minimalist style.

The house and lake scenery blend perfectly,

exuding a unique Jiangnan charm.

(Lakeview Villa) Look.

It has complete amenities nearby.

Hospitals, international schools,

everything.

Are you looking to invest?

But this place

is a bit remote, isn't it?

Our company

is on the edge of the park.

This is even more remote.

Not for investment.

For us to live in.

To live in?

It's remote here,

but it's only

a 15-minute drive

to our company.

But you'll be

working in Shanghai later.

You're at Guang Yu.

Me?

You have a laser pointer?

Of course.

Here.

When I first met Professor Xi,

she told me

that Shanghai's new

Brain Science Research Center will be in Songjiang.

(Songjiang District) Roughly around here.

Driving

from here to the institute

takes about 50 minutes.

Guang Yu is located here.

(Industrial Park)

This community

is right

between our workplaces.

So this is where I imagine

we would live.

Then our house

would be perfect for you newlyweds.

I swear

no other place has

a better location.

Not necessarily.

There are two more

we could go check out.

But they aren't as good as here.

We have in-house

property management.

Exceptional service quality.

In autumn,

residents get free crabs.

You really have been

planning this for a long time.

I've been secretly researching all along.

Alright then.

To honor your research,

we'll go

check them out one by one.

We have plenty of time today anyway.

Wait.

Well, besides the crabs,

we also have discounts.

Plus, it's move-in ready. No waiting needed.

Mr. Lin, you've done your homework.

You know

other properties take at least a year.

Ours is ready now.

What you see is what you get.

Actually,

we aren't married.

But she calls

the shots.

Just convince her.

Miss,

trust me.

You can certainly

look at other communities.

But

(Lakeview Villa) ours is definitely the best!

We're closest to your

workplace.

Look along this route.

Other villas are closer

to Shanghai.

You'd have

a longer commute.

Your fiancé surely won't like that,

right?

You have a point there.

So please take us

to see the actual place.

Come on.

Please.

(Suzhou Intelligent Digital Center Bid Opening Meeting)

(Suzhou Intelligent Digital Center Bid Opening Meeting)

It shouldn't be over yet.

Aunt hasn't texted me.

So phones are still locked.

Let's sit here.

Failure isn't rare.

Losers need grace too.

You helped outsiders harm the group's interests.

I will report

everything to Grandpa.

Cheng Rui won the bid?

Thanks for telling us the good news.

Xingjie,

though you lost this time,

you gained the courage

to personally report

to the Chairman.

I believe the Chairman

will be proud of your growth.

You just wait.

I'll be waiting.

Well done.

Always.

Based on what Xingjie said,

Aunt's team won, right?

100 percent.

That's great!

Aunt!

Xiguang!

We got it!

We just heard about it

from a livid

Sheng Xingjie.

Ms. Shen, hold it together.

People are watching.

This is me holding back.

Or I'd be jumping for joy.

Xiguang, Lin,

thank you.

And Mr. Zhang, Mr. Hua.

Thank your company.

This time,

you've helped us a lot.

In fact,

you are the key to victory.

The committee

was impressed by the concept of green energy efficiency.

Our design proposal

scored top marks.

We merely played a supporting role.

Cheng Rui's team is exceptional

with a brilliant design.

Oh, you.

At such a time,

what's with the modesty?

Didn't you have other plans?

Why are you waiting here?

Sorry for the trouble.

Not at all.

We actually went out and got back.

Just got back.

Yes, Aunt.

We didn't wait long.

We just went to buy a house.

Buy a house?

Feng Teng Group just announced

the winner of the bid

is Nanjing Cheng Rui.

Is that Jiang Ping's company?

Yes.

Furthermore,

Cheng Rui won this bid

largely

because Shuangyuan

designed for them

a building-integrated

solar power system.

They impressed the committee

with their green,

energy-saving, and low-carbon design.

Dad.

Dad.

You're not a kid anymore.

Stop running around like a clueless fly

all day.

Dad,

Xingjie...

Enough.

I won't blame him.

After all, he is my eldest grandson.

He lacks the capability to manage the business.

In the future, being a wealthy idler

isn't bad.

Dad,

give Xingjie another chance.

This was just an accident.

You can't write him off completely

based on one loss.

Besides,

if it weren't for Yusen

and his betrayal,

taking your resources

to help outsiders,

Xingjie wouldn't have

lost this project.

One loss?

Be honest. How many times?

Mobilizing the entire group,

he was effortlessly outplayed

and utterly crushed.

And he has the nerve to complain?

Losing is losing.

He doesn't have the dignity

to accept defeat.

He'll never succeed.

Get out of my sight!

Dad.

Bokai,

I think you should go back now.

Many years ago,

I thought talents

like Yusen's father

were common.

Now I realize

they are one in ten thousand.

In the entire Sheng Yuan,

I can't find a single descendant

I can entrust it to.

(General)

Li.

In a few days,

we'll go to Suzhou.

Okay.

Last time Xiguang visited me,

you were there.

Looking at it now,

back then, she had been involved

in Cheng Rui's design proposal.

At that time,

did you notice it?

I left very quickly back then.

I can't remember.

So,

you didn't notice either.

Not your fault.

She didn't slip up at all.

Good.

Well done.

Sheng Bokai schemed carefully

to push his son into power.

Didn't expect

my daughter outmaneuvered

him effortlessly.

Truly my daughter.

As they say, like father, like daughter.

It's in the blood.

But

will Bokai at Sheng Yuan

hold a grudge against you?

Yuan Cheng didn't win either.

Why hold a grudge against me?

Besides,

his son proved so useless.

Whether he can maintain

his position at Sheng Yuan

is hard to tell.

Don't worry.

Just say a few pleasant things

to keep up appearances.

Okay.

Mr. Nie,

time to go to the hospital for therapy.

Mr. Nie,

please rest well.

I'll go handle

the follow-ups.

What is it? Tell me.

The South City Villa management called.

They said this year's fee is not paid.

So...

After all, the South City Villa is under my name.

It's not appropriate for others

to keep living there.

Go handle it.

Mr. Nie,

so you mean...

Bad location.

Sell it.

Yes.

Do you think I'm being

too harsh?

O-Of course not.

Mr. Nie, you treated

Ms. Qian with all due consideration.

But she used your name to provide guarantees.

Then she called the police without telling you.

You can't indulge her anymore.

That makes sense.

You've been with me for years.

You understand me.

(Daughter)

(Congrats)

(Congrats.)

(Messages)

(Meng: Bro, let's meet up when you're free)

(Mr. Zhu: Okay, I'll head over after the meeting)

(Mr. Xie: Not bad)

♪A gathering storm above♪

♪A winding path to trace♪

♪Countless stops along the way♪

♪Love shouldn't rush today♪

♪Has yesterday's rain stopped?♪

♪Today the sun shines bright♪

♪I who once stood in the corner's light♪

♪Wishing to follow you out of sight♪

♪How long to wait if we miss once more?♪

♪My heart beats only for you♪

♪Through rushing crowds, we made our way♪

♪Now holding your hands♪

♪Holding tight, embracing soft♪

♪To guard your gentle smile aloft♪

♪Over countless hurdles, we prevailed♪

♪Now meeting eyes that never failed♪

♪No retreat, no fear of winter's cold♪

♪The sun shines on you♪

♪And me♪

♪Dreams realized, dreams broken, dreams fade♪

♪They're only dreams we've made♪

♪Awake to streets aglow♪

♪With me beside you as you go♪

♪Skies darken, gloom descends, night falls♪

♪It's only rain, after all♪

♪We push the window wide to see skies so blue♪

♪There'll always be me and you♪

♪There'll always be me and you♪