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Nanxian...

I was by your side as a friend for seven years.

Won't you even give me a chance?

No matter how beautiful this ring is, it's not from you.

Wearing it on my finger

just reminds me how silly and ridiculous I am.

Miss Yi Xin, here are the clothes for your event next week.

I'll leave them here. You can try them on later.

Wow!

Wow!

Lobster, wow!

Yi Xin.

Sis, are you going to have a candlelit dinner with Mr. Zhan?

So romantic!

Sorry to bother you. I will disappear as soon as I’ve put these clothes here.

No need.

He already left.

But... the food hasn't even been touched.

Was there anything else?

Nothing else.

Sis, let me tell you some good news.

Netizens are now very supportive of you.

Your management company said

that not only did you successfully survive this PR crisis,

but you managed to become even more popular.

Even a big Hollywood production company has come to make a movie deal with us.

And there are a lot of endorsement projects being negotiated.

Lele...

Is the company hiding something from me?

The posts exposing the relationship between Nanxian, Wen Nuan, and me,

who made them?

Boss was only doing it for your good.

It was you guys who did it?

No.

I never told my company about it.

How did they know?

Yi Xin,

don't get mad.

Actually, it was...

It was me.

You?

How did you know?

Yi Xin, I've been with you for so long.

You rarely went to Shallow Cosmos before.

You would just meet Mr. Zhan outside the office.

But since Mr. Zhan got this new assistant,

you've started going there all the time.

So I figured the relationship between you and this assistant wasn't simple.

Especially...

Especially, since you even conspired with Mr. Pan

to mess around that assistant to the CEO.

That's why, I--

That's why...

That's why you told the company about my private life,

and then the company investigated Wen Nuan.

Who told you?

Who told you that I...

conspired with Mr. Pan to harm Wen Nuan?

One time I accidentally overheard your conversation.

I did all of this for you, Yi Xin.

For me?

Do you all know that

doing this...

will only make Nanxian care about Wen Nuan even more?

And that he'll distance himself

from me more and more?

But if we hadn't used her to shift the public's attention

and make you look completely vulnerable so they would pity you,

how would we have managed to clean your image up this fast?

Pity?

That's right.

It's all just for pity.

Yi Xin, stop overthinking it.

Why don't you have an early night?

You've become more popular than ever.

Lele.

Remember this.

From now on,

you are only in-charge of my work.

Nothing about my personal life has anything to do with you.

Even if you think it's for my own good.

Okay. I got it.

You should get back.

-Auntie. -What is going on, Yi Xin?

Wen Nuan...

How did she become Nanxian's assistant?

Auntie,

I thought you knew something about this.

If my assistant hadn't showed me the latest entertainment posts

I wouldn't have known that she'd been by Nanxian's side all this time.

Are you saying...

she's behind your scandal?

I just knew it. I knew no good would come of her being back...

Auntie,

don't be mad.

You know that I have never interfered with Nanxian's company's matters.

It's just that seeing Nanxian and Wen Nuan's relationship now...

I thought...

I thought that our previous issues...

could be forgotten.

Impossible! I will never forgive her.

Yi Xin,

you must watch Nanxian very carefully.

Sure.

Auntie, don't worry.

Nanxian and I will get through this.

I won't let this Wen Nuan have any chance of coming between us.

No. I'm still not at ease.

I must hurry and get back there.

You're coming back?

Yes.

Nanxian and I, then...

We'll pick you up at the airport.

I know.

Okay. It's settled then.

Wen Nuan,

I will never accept defeat like this.

Are you looking for me?

Did you know...

I’m jealous of you?

You've never had to work hard

and you get everything so easily.

Things that other people have to put

all their effort into getting, and still they don't.

I used to...

want to become you,

standing beside him.

So you've put in all your effort and taken him away.

Taken?

You were the one who gave up on Nanxian back then.

Nanxian isn't an object.

You gave him up without thinking twice.

Now you think you can just take him back as you wish?

Anyone else could say these words to me.

But you don't have the right to say them to me.

Why?

Just because I used to be your best friend?

So even if it's a relationship that you gave up on,

I don't have the right to go after it?

I'm not a saint.

I won't accuse you on moral grounds.

But you should remember what you've done.

When Nanxian and I broke up and I was hesitating,

what kind of advice did you, as my best friend, give me?

The moment I broke up with Nanxian

you clung to him.

Our classmates

couldn't bear to see it.

What did you do?

You ran to Nanxian and said that I had bullied you.

Pretended to be the victim.

Did you forget about all of that?

So what?

You were the one who made the decision.

You were the one determined to break up with him.

I personally don't think I have the ability

to come up with such an elaborate scheme.

Yi Xin, did you know? I've never hated you.

I was just hurt because you were supposed to be my best friend.

Wen Nuan...

You always...

You always feel so good about yourself.

Whatever you think now won't matter.

I just wanted to tell you

that Nanxian and I are getting married.

I hope that you can end your relationship with him.

Stop disturbing us.

This is better for everyone.

So you came all this way, at night, just to tell me this?

When did you lose your confidence?

You're right.

As long as it is about Nanxian,

I will always give it my best.

Just treat it as me overthinking.

I hope you'll be able to withdraw from our world.

In a relationship, three is a crowd.

If your love requires someone to sacrifice herself,

do you really think it belongs to you?

Even without me...

I wish you both happiness.

Wen Nuan,

let's just wait and see.

I really want to see

who the winner of this battle will be.

Boss, I've got news regarding Professor Wang.

Our people saw him meeting with the executives of Shallow Cosmos.

Come.

-Do as I said. -Okay.

Zhan Nanxian,

let's see where you can run off to this time.

Guan Ti and I went to talk with Professor Wang.

Everything has been going smoothly so far.

Boss,

if we are able to sign this new contract,

you must give us credit.

Sure.

I'll be waiting to give you two a celebratory party.

-That sounds good. -It's a deal.

We must follow up and analyze this matter in case there are any issues.

Yes.

Xiaodai.

Ding Xiaodai.

Mr. Gao.

Mr. Guan.

I totally forgot,

I have a video conference with our British counterpart. I have to go.

What's that sour look on your face for?

Did you not sleep well last night?

I also don't like seeing you this way.

Xiaodai, I want to apologize.

You don't need to apologize. You didn't do anything wrong.

I was the one who over thought things.

Did I hurt you, Xiaodai? Are you all right?

Xiaodai, I have been blaming myself.

-Mr. Guan, can I get back to work? -Hey.

I won't disturb you anymore then.

I'm going now.

Investigate immediately, and gather evidence.

Go investigate records of the transactions between Professor Wang and Shallow Cosmos.

Boss, based on your instructions,

I've contacted several of the most famous local lawyers.

They've won almost all similar cases they handled before.

Okay. Thank you. You may go.

What is it? You need anything from me?

What is this?

The financial report.

FINANCIAL EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE REPORT FOR AUGUST

Linlu,

are you still investigating the Alpha case?

I thought I kept this secret, but you still found it out.

The money your assistant spent on lawyers came from me. How could I miss that?

Using illegal means to obtain business secrets

is not a minor issue.

Do you really think Zhan Nanxian did such a thing?

As you already know, I won't hide it from you anymore. It's like this.

Before we acquired Alpha,

Zhan Nanxian's firm, Shallow Cosmos,

had already privately contacted Professor Wang.

Whether they conspired and secretly made deals,

and whether it involves the patent of Alpha, we still don't know.

But I believe that all walls have ears. I will investigate this matter thoroughly.

I will never wrong him. You must believe me on this.

Okay? Do you still have any questions?

I know that I shouldn't interfere with your business decisions.

But have you considered

that if Zhan Nanxian really has engaged in illegal activities,

when you two face each other in court,

it's inevitable that someone in particular will get dragged into this?

I know very well that Nuan is his assistant.

No matter how this progresses, Nuan will get dragged into it.

But if, because of that...

if I don't expose what Zhan Nanxian has done,

it'd be the equivalent of me helping Zhan Nanxian to fool Nuan.

Then she'd be hurt even more. Don't you think?

But Nuan's situation isn't great as it is.

She's unable to sleep at night.

I'm really worried that the animosity between you will affect Nuan,

increasing the strain on her. She may break. Do you know that?

I know that you care about Nuan.

I hope you believe that I also care about her a lot.

The most meaningful thing I've done in the past seven years

is taking care of her, protecting her during a very difficult time.

There is a big hole in her heart and I am filling it up little by little.

This process is very hard.

I know that better than anyone.

So I won't personally destroy her. Do you understand me?

Let me ask you, Linlu.

If you really find evidence,

will you definitely sue Zhan Nanxian?

I will.

I feel making it quick will lessen the pain.

Do you hope Nuan still naively believes

Zhan Nanxian is the same person he was seven years ago?

That he hasn't changed? Do you want her to think that way?

Fine. Let's stop talking about this matter, okay?

You're going to Hong Kong for a business trip tomorrow. Are you ready?

More or less.

Take good care of her while I'm away.

I will.

Then...

if there isn't anything happening tonight,

-let's eat dinner at your house? -You want to see Nuan?

Come then.

I should get back to work.

Where is Li Qing?

Director, she has acute appendicitis.

Acute appendicitis?

Yes. Li's family said she has surgery today,

and will remain hospitalized for a week.

-Please visit her on my behalf. -Okay.

But Director, isn't Li the one accompanying you to Hong Kong tomorrow?

Yes. With her sick, I really don't know if I can handle things by myself.

Director, I can accompany you.

You'll go with me?

You only just started working here. How can you go with me?

Director, don't you always praise me for having strong analytical skills?

As long as you're willing to teach, I'm willing to learn.

Director, in our department, each person has his own task.

Also, we're short-staffed right now. Liu Rui is still in a probationary period.

Letting him go won't be a problem.

That's right, Director.

The most urgent matter now is that there isn't anyone going with you to Hong Kong.

If you're alone, you surely will have your hands full.

Fine. I won't be picky anymore. It's you then.

-Okay. -But don't get too excited yet.

Let's use this Hong Kong trip as your final probationary test.

If you pass it, you can become a permanent employee. If not, you leave.

Xiaodai.

Xiaodai.

Wen Nuan,

do you need me to help you with anything?

Nothing.

So sorry, Wen Nuan, I...

You seem so down.

Stop overthinking everything. Go home early and get some rest.

But Wen Nuan, it's still office hours.

It's fine. There's not much to do today. And you have me here.

Then...

thank you, Wen Nuan.

Oh, right, Wen Nuan, these are the documents that you asked me to print.

But I haven't organized them yet.

-It's fine. I'll do it. -Thank you, Wen Nuan.

Hurry and go home.

I'll get going then.

Thank you.

Sis, I'm home!

Nuan, I'm in my room.

What are you so busy with?

Sis, where are you going?

I'm going on a business trip tomorrow. I still don't know what to bring.

With this big mess no wonder you don't know what to bring.

I'll help you organize this.

So great. Just thinking about packing makes my head ache.

I really don't know how you have survived these past few years.

See? I was so miserable living alone during those years.

So pitiful.

My little princess Nuan who could not do anything before,

is so great at doing her chores now.

Very diligent in her work and will do overtime every day.

I really never expected it.

But I won't be like that in the future.

I told you before that I've submitted my resignation.

Once the company approves it,

I'll be officially relieved of my position.

I'll have more time to be with you. Don't complain that I'm being annoying.

Stop packing first.

What's wrong?

Have you really thought this through?

I need to tell you something.

I told Zhan Nanxian that you broke up because I confessed my feelings for him.

Sis, you--

I know that you never told him because it involved me.

But that was such a long time ago. I've long gotten past my feelings for him.

After all these years, I've come to understand

that I was just being young and impulsive. It wasn't love.

Isn't there this saying,

"To like is to run wild, to love is to restrain."

Nuan,

face what's in your heart.

I just hope that you can be happy.

Sis...

Maybe the reason that I broke up with him before was really because...

at that time, we were both too young.

-Our relationship... -It's different, Nuan.

You two did love each other.

The footprints that you left on each other's heart can't be simply rubbed off.

So what if there are footprints?

For the past seven years he's had someone else by his side.

And maybe in his heart now,

that person's position is more important than mine.

Sis, let's stop talking about this. We won't finish packing if keep talking.

Okay. I won't say anything more.

Oh, by the way, Linlu's coming over later for dinner.

It's been so long since three of us had dinner together.

Since I'm leaving tomorrow could you cook a big feast for us?

You've already invited him over. How can I refuse?

Speak of the devil and he will appear.

Such a perfect wife and mother.

Director, I've realized that I can't afford to lose you.

Nuan, your sis at Dai Zhong right now

totally can support half of the company on her own.

Mr. Zhu, just leave these sweet words for others.

I prefer something realistic.

You money grubber.

-Peel the garlic. -Okay.

-Sis, the vegetables. -Okay.

-Thank you. -You're welcome.

You're already done?

-Sis, the soup is done, try it. -Okay.

It's a bit hot.

Be careful. It's hot.

-How is it? -It tastes good.

-Should I put a little more salt in it? -A little should be good.

Excuse me. Hello...

I... May I try that as well?

Salt?

I'd rather taste that one that you made.

-Just let him taste a little. -Come here.

-Thanks. -I'll do it.

Okay already. Please close your eyes and enjoy.

-How does it taste? -Wow.

-What did you let him drink? -Spicy sauce.

-Okay. -Good, right?

Hello.

She is here. Let me check with her.

Where are the updates on the budget report of the new project?

In my room. The USB and computer are both on the desk. Take a look.

Hold on for a second.

What a mess!

Her reports are usually so precise. Didn't think her room would be this messy.

Where is it?

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE MICROCHIP RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT

BETWEEN ZHAN NANXIAN OF SHALLOW COSMOS AND WANG TIANCHI

This document...

Sis, the vegetables today are very soft. I think you'll love it.

Thank you.

Well... wait a minute. Director Wen.

-Yes. -I have a little question.

Given how messy your room is,

were you really the one who made those extremely detailed budget reports?

You don't understand. That is because my sis follows the 80/20 rule.

She focuses her energy on the most important stuff.

For example... working for Dai Zhong.

So General Manager of Dai Zhong,

while you're talking big here,

can you help us set the table?

Sure.

-Can I add some pepper? -Sure.

Get some garlic.

Nuan, how much do you know about this?

Do you want some garlic?

-Peel some garlic? -Okay.

There are people that you cannot wait for, you leave them.

There are things that you can't obtain but only give up.

There are pasts, full of happiness or pain

that you can only leave in the bottom of your heart forever.

Regarding the past...

Goodbye.

Xiaodai.

I've already categorized all the documents.

If you do it like this next time, you can't go wrong.

I know already, Wen Nuan.

I still didn't have the time to read the contract that you gave me yesterday.

I'll give it to you after I finish it.

Okay, Wen Nuan.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE MICROCHIP RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT

Is Professor Wang's matter

really connected with you, just as Linlu said?

Regarding this matter,

it depends on which of us you trust.

He was lying to me.

Xiaodai.

I have two very important documents that are missing.

Can you check if they are here?

Mr. Guan.

Are you talking about these?

Right... that's them.

Good thing I didn't leave them outside.

How come Professor Wang and Shallow Cosmos have such a contract?

You should ask Nanxian.

I still have something to do.

Mr. Zhan.

I have to check something with you.

What's the matter?

When Professor Wang left Alpha,

had he been working with Shallow Cosmos?

Who told you this?

So it's true?

Linlu was right.

You increased the bidding price to lure him into competing with you.

In the meantime, you stole their the core person, Professor Wang.

You set him up.

Your analysis sounds very reasonable.

So, do you really have to confirm it with me?

I asked you about Professor Wang before.

You asked me if I believed him or you. I chose you.

Why are you working with Professor Wang?

What's the truth?

If I tell you, will you believe me?

If you tell me the truth,

I will trust you.

Subtitle translation by Peter Zhao