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This is the one.

Actually, I think an assistant should dress like an assistant.

The suit I was wearing before was fine.

But you're my assistant.

You're going out with me, so you should dress properly.

Okay.

This is...?

There's a limit to our firm's clothing allowance.

Let's forget about this one.

So, you're saying that this is also covered by the firm's allowance?

Of course, it is.

Thanks.

Let's go then.

Miss Wen.

Let's go and sit over there.

-Excuse me. -This way please.

Please.

Let me introduce you. Everyone, this is Miss Wen.

-Hello. -Please have a seat.

By the way, why isn't Mrs. Wang here this time?

I heard that Professor Wang is quitting.

So, of course, she wouldn't come here.

What?

Professor Wang is Alpha's core researcher.

How could Alpha let him go?

Who knows?

-Come on. Let's drink some tea. -Sure.

Okay.

Excuse me.

Excuse me for one moment.

-Hello? -Boss, bad news.

Alpha's core researcher, Professor Wang, has quit.

-Are you sure? -I'm sure.

Okay, I understand.

Mr. Leng, could I borrow you for a moment?

After you.

Are you avoiding me...

or are you avoiding Zhu Linlu?

I'm not avoiding anyone.

I'm just trying to clear my mind.

Well, have you cleared your mind?

Let me take you somewhere.

Where are you going?

Mr. Zhu, what's the matter?

I'm not here to interrogate you,

but I need you to clarify something for me.

Where has Alpha's core technician Professor Wang gone?

Wherever he has gone, it was Professor Wang's own choice.

As long as he doesn't go to any of Dai Zhong's competitors,

or engage in any work prohibited by the industry,

he isn't violating any industry contracts.

I'm sure you understand.

Keeping this a secret is considered fraud, I'm sure you understand!

Regardless of whether Professor Wang stays or goes,

the patent and the IP he left behind...

will belong to Dai Zhong.

I didn't let you spend a huge sum of money for a shell company.

Is this fraud? Or unethical?

Do you want to go up there?

Very cute.

Did you know there's another saying about balloons?

No matter how high or how far it flies,

as long as the string is in your hand,

it'll always be by your side.

You've been in the UK for so many years, but how many times have you come here?

Not even once. This is actually the first time.

I've only seen it from afar,

looking up at this tall place.

Actually, it's the same for me.

I've visited the UK many times but this is my first time up here.

Come and take a look.

What's this?

I thought they matched your outfit, so I bought them for you.

Mr. Zhan, didn't you say there's a limit to the firm's allowance?

My taste is much more important.

Put them on.

Thanks.

This break is almost over.

Do you have any regrets?

I had half a day to walk around,

and I swindled a gift from you.

I'm already satisfied.

Can you tell me how you spent...

those seven years...

in the UK?

I've already told you all the important, meaningful things.

The rest...

wasn't that important.

Sometimes,

some things are best forgotten.

That way, one can start anew.

So, you're saying, the day we first met,

the day we started dating,

the day we had our first kiss,

and every day thereafter, you've forgotten all of it?

I haven't forgotten.

WEN NUAN

WEN NUAN

Why did you bring me here?

Free time is a rarity. Let's have a drink.

What a coincidence.

Linlu?

Tricking me into buying Alpha without its core personnel. Nice move!

Mr. Zhu,

are you drunk?

Zhu Linlu, you're drunk. Let him go.

Don't tell me that Wang quitting had nothing to do with you.

Zhu Linlu, let go of him.

Winning and losing in business competitions...

is different from street fighting. Do you understand?

That makes sense.

-Follow me. -Zhu Linlu.

What's going on?

Who is Wang? Can you tell me the whole story?

Professor Wang is the core member of Alpha.

But as soon as Dai Zhong bought Alpha, he mysteriously quit. As to why...

you should ask Mr. Zhan

Do you have any proof?

Be a man and own up to it.

I'll find the proof.

Was it true what he said?

You don't trust me?

Don't forget who you're working for.

I'm an employee of Shallow Cosmos, not an idiot that can be manipulated.

Okay, Wen Nuan, you may leave.

Understood.

I will leave then.

See you later.

What's wrong with Wen Nuan?

You noticed it too?

Ever since she came back from the UK, she hasn't looked well.

-It feels like she's ready to shoot us. -You're exaggerating.

We intentionally tricked Zhu Linlu into buying Alpha without its core staff.

Wen Nuan doesn't know that, does she?

If she does, so what?

In the business world, there are always winners and losers.

She should be grateful that she is on the winning team.

Let's go.

Dad?

I'm sorry for making you worry.

I'm fine.

I'm getting old. There'll always be some health problems here and there.

I'll be fine after a few days' rest.

You returned from the UK and went straight back to work.

You haven't even had a day's rest.

Take care of yourself.

I'm the one who rushed into buying Alpha.

That allowed competitors to gain the advantage.

We've lost a huge sum of money...

and its core technical personnel.

I'm sorry.

I think you've done a great job.

The key researcher may have left,

but the IP and R&D team he left behind

are still very beneficial to Dai Zhong's future growth.

Brother, you are too soft on your kid.

How is he going to be able to beat his competitors?

Brother, why are you here? Please sit down.

I heard you were sick, so I've come to see you.

How are you?

-Brother, don't worry. I'm fine. -That's good.

Brother, we're both old men with weak hearts.

We can't compete with the younger generation.

When I heard we had thrown away billions,

my heart hurt so much, I could not sleep.

Brother, don't worry.

-I'm fine. -That's great.

When we were young, we also had our ups and downs.

That's how Dai Zhong got so big.

You should know better than these young people.

That's true.

But, Brother, there's an old saying,

"Never be afraid of spending money to learn a lesson,

be afraid of wasting effort."

I suggested controlling the budget,

but Linlu here strove for reforms and refused to listen to our wise words.

What kind of reform is this? It's taking our lives away from us.

Well?

The board of directors also said...

experience is vital for defending our profit.

In my opinion--

In the current market, Dai Zhong can take the lead.

But in high-tech industry, we either progress or we regress.

Then there would be nothing left to defend.

And, as you mentioned, we're getting old.

We cannot bear such a great load.

So, why not let go and let the youngsters go ahead?

Uncle, I'll remember your lecture today.

If the board of directors has any problems,

I will talk with them myself. Don't worry about it.

All right then.

Linlu, we'll leave it up to you youngsters.

Just make sure us two old men don't have to clean up after you, okay?

Hello, Miss Yi Xin.

I have an appointment with Nanxian.

Mr. Zhan is in his office.

Miss Yi Xin, can I help you?

I'm here to congratulate you.

For what?

Your boyfriend, Zhu Linlu,

finally got Alpha, just like he wanted.

Please congratulate him for me.

I thank you on Linlu's behalf.

Sometimes, I really envy you.

You've been so well protected...

and are still so naive.

Hello, CEO's office.

Wen Nuan.

I just emailed you a contract.

Please print it out and ask Nanxian to sign it. It's urgent.

Sure, Mr. Gao. I'll do it right away.

A toast to you.

Without you, we wouldn't have such a nice drama.

Zhu Linlu...

and Pan Weining are both business men.

Getting them to reveal Shallow Cosmos' bid price,

without drawing suspicion...

was harder than acting without a script.

But you played it so well.

Coming back to Wen Nuan, she really tries her best.

But she would never suspect that we had planned this.

If she knew that we were playing around with her,

would she be upset?

Drink.

Come in.

Mr. Zhan, this is the document that Mr. Gao needs signed urgently.

Wen Nuan, she really tries her best.

If she knew that we were playing around with her,

would she be upset?

You think it's funny to cheat on me?

Fine. Since we can't understand each other and you think you're right,

never call me again!

-Sis. -You're back.

What's wrong?

I heard you arguing with someone.

Who bullied you?

NONGFU SPRING

Don't drink so fast. It's bad for your stomach.

Drinking cold water won't cool you down.

What's wrong with men these days?

They lie with every breath.

What happened? He looks honest from the photo I saw.

Honest?

They say handsome guys are untrustworthy, so I looked for an honest man.

Never did I think he'd be an expert liar, cheating on me with another woman.

He cheated on me once, he may cheat on me again.

I will never forgive him.

They're here!

Miss Yi Xin, Mr. Zhan, are you two in a relationship?

-Please, Mr. Zhan. -Please answer me, Miss Yi Xin.

-Your fans care about you. -Fans care about that, Mr. Zhan.

Have you announced your relationship?

Are you accompanying Miss Yi Xin to her series premiere? Please, Mr. Zhan.

What's your relationship?

Sis, don't be mad. You know what? Let's go shopping tomorrow.

Tomorrow's the weekend. You work overtime on weekends.

Why? Has the workaholic changed her mind?

Shallow Cosmos can function without me.

Okay. We haven't gone shopping together since you came back to China.

How about us two sisters go on a shopping date this weekend?

Don't be upset.

You gave me a fright.

How does that taste?

You bought such a huge bowl. Aren't you afraid of getting a tummy ache?

That's how they do it in TV dramas.

When you're in a bad mood, you eat a large mouthful. Like this.

Do your teeth hurt?

It's delicious! Try it.

-Really? -Yes, try it.

The bigger, the better.

Right.

-Here goes. -Yes.

I'm so happy!

You're right. I'm really...

very happy from head to toe right now.

Let me try yours.

Eat your own. You have so much.

What's wrong with Zhu Linlu these days?

I used to see him at home every day, but he seems to have disappeared.

He's upset about some issues at work.

He doesn't even answer my calls.

Let me call him.

He didn't pick up when I called.

It won't hurt to try.

He picked up. Zhu Linlu, where are you?

Playing with cars?

It turns out that he's playing with go-karts.

I guess he's trying to let off some steam.

Where is he?

Let's go and take a look.

Go, go, go!

-Look at them! -Look at number 92.

He's been driving all day. I've never seen anyone drive a go-kart like this.

Wow.

-That's him. -That must be Linlu, right?

-He's really letting off some steam. -He's driving too fast. Seriously.

Let's go.

Hi.

Zhu Linlu, could you be more careful?

What an honor. Two pretty girls here for me.

You were in a bad mood and drove too fast. Were you trying to get yourself killed?

Who said I'm in a bad mood?

One needs excitement in their life.

Life would be boring without some excitement, wouldn't it?

You haven't answered my calls since we got back from the UK.

Did the Alpha case--

Let's not talk about that. It's no big deal.

I'm going for another round. Wanna join me?

Another round? That's enough.

Okay. I'll do it alone.

Okay, I'll join you.

Are you as crazy as he is, Nuan?

He's right. Life can be boring. We need some excitement in our lives.

Since you're both crazy,

I might as well join you.

Who knew go-kart racing would be so tiring?

-If you're tired... -Thanks.

-Sis, it's lovely here. -Yes.

Do you feel better?

Or you can tell us your bad news to make us feel happy.

I don't have any bad news. I'm happy, okay?

Zhu Linlu, we're good friends and yet you don't tell us when you're upset.

It turns out, Nuan's the caring one.

Are you saying that I don't care about you?

My bad. I'm not a good talker, okay?

Hurry up and order. I'm starving.

I could eat a whole cow right now.

-To be honest, I'm starving too. -Yes.

-Sis, what are you ordering? -I'd like some fish.

I'd like some fish too.

Let me have a look.

Boss, what are you doing?

Hurry up, let's go eat. I'm starving.

Let's eat together, baby.

Hurry up.

That's too much.

Acquiring Alpha will at least help your company be an industry leader.

Your uncle has so many tricks up his sleeve.

It's so cruel.

I know the Alpha case has put you in a difficult position at your firm.

Could we tone down the melodrama?

Okay?

-Let me ask you. Who am I? -You're Zhu Linlu.

That's right. The undefeatable Zhu Linlu.

I always spring back to full bar.

Let me take a picture of you at "full bar."

Let's compare it with how he looked this afternoon.

-Give me your phone. -What for?

Take a photo for us.

-Come on. -Why? I don't want to.

Come on.

We're not tourists.

-What's wrong with taking a photo? -I don't want to.

-Ready? Look at me. -What a nice view.

Three, two, one.

Subtitle translation by Peter Zhao