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My apologies.

I'm sorry.

What are you sorry for?

Actually, I just need to be a good listener.

Since I'm courting you, whatever you say is right.

I think

you'd better not pin your hopes on me.

Even now, I still like my ex-boyfriend.

Do you wish to get back together?

No.

It's just that we already broke up.

But he still refuses to study abroad.

I just don't know what's on his mind.

What you can never get is always the best.

If you won't get back with him, don't give him false hope.

Should I persuade him to go abroad instead?

Who am I to him?

Why should he listen to me?

What rights do I have

to interfere with his decision?

Exactly.

Since you have no rights,

whether he's going abroad or not has nothing to do with you.

Indeed.

But...

But...

But because you like him, you're still worried about him.

Truth is, you know what you're supposed to do, right?

I get it.

Hey.

I have a great suggestion.

Just give us a chance.

Don't reject me first.

My offer is good for everyone.

Think about it.

You can try dating me to make him give up.

Maybe he will be able to go on his way by then.

Don't be too stressed out.

You don't have to reciprocate just because I like you.

But...

Don't seal up all the doors.

We do get along.

Your parents are fond of me.

We also understand each other.

That's not a good idea.

Developing a relationship

feels too deliberate.

Would you rather go on a blind date and fall in love at first sight?

Going on a blind date is nothing more than testing out the chemistry.

If they suit each other, they can try to develop a relationship.

If you can try dating a stranger,

why can't you date a friend?

There shouldn't be double standards.

It's okay.

Don't be stressed out.

Take your time.

Children grow up so fast.

They outgrow their clothes so quickly.

It's better to wear patchwork clothes.

When Jiacheng was little, he even wore Canyang's old clothes.

When the Xi family gave me some baby clothes,

my daughter-in-law was infuriated.

It wasn't like we couldn't afford them, so she threw them away.

What a waste.

You could've given them away.

That's right.

It's obvious that she has never starved before.

Decades ago, the whole family used to share a pair of pants.

Whoever goes out would wear it.

Mom, I'm home.

-You're home. -Yes.

He Fanxing, you're back.

-Mrs. Wang, you're here too. -Yes.

Yes, come here.

I've been waiting for you.

-Why were you waiting for me? -Listen.

I have good news.

I was just telling your mom this morning.

I have collected some profiles of eligible bachelors.

See if you like any of them.

Hey, what are you waiting for?

Look.

Take a look!

Come on.

I got these from the matchmaking association.

You're the first one who gets to see these candidates.

After you have chosen, the others will get your leftovers.

Look here.

Most girls like guys like him.

He can dance, just like those Korean celebrities.

Tian Qi, 29 years old.

He is a lawyer.

His annual salary is 300,000 yuan.

He is good as he earns a lot.

Mrs. Wang, he's not my type.

That's fine. I have other options here.

Hey, look at this one.

This one, Zhao Yujian.

He is 34 years old. He studied in the US.

Also, he runs his own company.

Look, he's fair and handsome.

It's just that he has divorced twice.

But he has no children.

I have better ones here.

This one is good. Fanxing, look at this.

This guy is 180cm tall.

But he has some pimples on his face.

It's fine as it can be treated.

Mrs. Wang, you don't have to trouble yourself.

I don't need these.

Fanxing, don't be so insensible.

You're already 32 years old. You're no longer young.

You have fallen behind.

You can only pick among the leftovers now.

Just pick one while you still can.

It's okay, Xiulian.

It's nice of you to fix her up with someone.

But you shouldn't insult her.

Kids these days need some insults.

Mrs. Wang.

I already have a good match.

What?

Do you?

But your mom, she--

My parents don't know yet.

I haven't told them.

It's the guy you met before.

My best friend.

That one.

The decent man who owns a company, Mr. Ye.

When...

When did this happen?

These past few days.

I figured that he's quite compatible with me.

I decided to give it a try.

When are you getting married?

Mrs. Wang, nothing has been settled yet.

It's only a matter of time.

You'll be getting married soon.

Congratulations.

You have a son-in-law now.

Judging by this,

you'll become grandparents around this time next year.

Is it true?

What an odd coincidence.

She must be deceiving Mrs. Wang.

We shouldn't have invited Mrs. Wang.

Nothing she said was pleasant to the ears.

It was your idea.

I never agreed to this.

Yes.

It's all on me.

It's all on me.

-It's okay. -Not bad.

-It's comfortable. -It looks nice.

-In the future... -He's here again.

Why are you here so early?

I'm here to give them the walking shoes.

Thank you. Then have more of this.

You too. Here.

Look at how nice Luming is.

That's right.

The guy Mrs. Wang recommended to Fanxing yesterday

was divorced and has a child.

He's only 160cm tall.

Like a little girl.

Was Mrs. Wang the one I met before?

Yes.

After Fanxing turned anxious and said that you two were together,

she just left.

I'm quite useful for any emergencies.

I thought so too.

Who said it was for an emergency?

If it wasn't,

then why did you lie?

Are you blaming me because I let Mrs. Wang in?

Do you resent me?

Are you taking revenge on me?

Mom, of course not. What are you thinking?

I said it because I really want to give it a try.

Really?

Yes.

So am I the last one to know?

I haven't gotten the chance to tell you.

I was in a rush.

Here.

Here, have a bun.

Thank you.

I thought about it.

Your suggestion is quite good.

It's time for me to move on.

So you weren't using me.

No.

Does this mean that you are now my girlfriend?

Let's clear things up.

What?

Although we are giving it a try, it is still a serious relationship.

You are my girlfriend.

This isn't a secret.

We are doing it for real.

Okay, I agree.

I'll have what a boyfriend is entitled to.

Like what?

To drive you to and from work,

eat together,

and date on weekends.

I want all of them.

Why does it feel like

I have signed an unequal treaty?

Unequal treaty?

I'm the one suffering a loss here.

Fine.

I accept all of them.

Anything else?

Congratulations.

You now have a chance to walk into my life.

It's a jackpot.

Thank you for that.

You're welcome.

Thank you as well.

Let's ditch work later. We'll hang out.

I can't, I'm busy.

I haven't seen you for over three hours.

What are you doing?

I'm alone on the rooftop, drinking coffee.

Why is your ex-boyfriend there?

Who was it?

Are you talking to me?

Who else?

I thought you said

that we should act like strangers when we're alone.

I was venting my anger.

Well, you have said plenty.

Haven't you been telling our colleagues how awful your ex was?

I said I was venting my anger.

This is for you.

HE FANXING

Your name is on it.

I couldn't throw it away.

Why don't you use it?

The cup has done nothing wrong.

Indeed.

One shouldn't vent out their anger on things.

Thank you.

Are you not mad anymore?

Haven't you been angry?

I was rude before.

I've thought it over.

It's better to study abroad.

I wish to learn architecture.

When I said I didn't want to go,

it wasn't on impulse.

But I didn't discuss it with you.

It was my fault.

Between the two of us,

you have always tolerated me.

Not exactly.

As someone older than you,

I had a lot of concerns.

It's true

that you had been treated unfairly.

No, I wasn't.

I was really happy when I was with you.

It's normal for you to be concerned.

My behavior made you feel insecure.

Since we have reflected on ourselves,

realized each other's virtues, and the problem between us,

let's make peace.

Sure.

I'm leaving the company tomorrow.

I don't want you to hate me or refuse to see me.

That's impossible.

It should end on a good note.

Even after breaking up,

we can still be friends.

So will you reply to my texts,

pick up my calls,

and say yes when I ask you to hang out?

Aren't you going abroad?

By then, I won't be able to ask you out even if I want to.

I still have plenty of time.

Can I treat you to a meal this weekend?

Come to my house. I learned a new dish.

I don't know if I succeeded.

-Ms. He! -Ms. He!

-Ms. He! -Buy us a meal!

Buy us a meal!

I want a feast!

Australian lobster.

The most expensive one!

Why should I?

You now have a boyfriend!

You should introduce him to us.

Boyfriend?

-Whose boyfriend? -Ms. He's!

It's Mr. Ye who sent you home after karaoke!

Look.

Don't tell me he's playing a prank on me.

Why did he do this?

You have to treat us! It must be a feast.

It's Ms. He's first love!

It's worth celebrating.

Whoever heard it is invited.

I'm informing our party squad!

-Go. -Wait.

That's fast.

Not really.

They've known each other for a few months.

That's weird.

Doesn't he have probation?

Are you silly?

Why would you need that?

Of course, you would want the whole world to know that you're dating.

Now the whole company knows I have a boyfriend.

Even Mr. Li asked me to buy him a meal.

You weren't returning my messages or calls.

What was I supposed to do?

What if he wants to get back with you?

You think too much.

Then why was he there?

He's going abroad to study.

He wanted to thank me and bid me farewell.

Listen.

As a leader, I win my people over by virtue.

That's why whoever leaves will drop by to sincerely thank me.

Win them over by virtue?

But you're senseless.

-Hey-- -Cong Xiao has discussed with the rest.

I'm treating them to a seafood feast.

What?

Professor He!

What a coincidence seeing you here!

Says the one who has been waiting beside my car.

You haven't eaten, right?

It's still early.

Come, I'm buying you dinner.

What's wrong? Let's eat anything you want.

Don't worry about the money.

My uncle always brings me here.

He has a prepaid card, so I'll put it on his tab.

Don't hold back. You can order more.

Fine, you have bought me a meal.

So what is it?

Can't I just simply buy you a meal?

Stop focusing on my shortcomings.

I have many virtues too.

What are they?

For example, I have a great family background.

I don't have any burdens.

I am quite pretty and have a good personality.

I am also kind.

In fact, I can be sexy.

Your hairstyle is quite unique.

Does it look good?

You can be the child of Golden-haired Lion King.

It's fine if you don't like it.

It's not permanent.

It'll go back to before after I wash it.

Don't worry, it won't affect your results.

I'm done eating.

You didn't eat much.

Eating isn't important. I have something for you.

I don't know what a man your age likes,

but I think you will like it.

Open it only after I am gone.

I'm very patient, so think it over before you answer.

It's not money, right?

Dear Professor He,

I don't know when I started

to have feelings for you.

Maybe it was when you called out my name in class.

Maybe it was when you cleared my name at the office.

Maybe it was when you couldn't bear to shut me out.

I started to notice that you have such a tender heart

beneath your wild facade.

Anyway,

I'm falling for you.

I don't know how it started, but I am now deeply in love with you.

I want to turn into a light feather,

and fall into the palm of your hands.

This is so cheesy.

Professor He!

So how is it?

-How did you get here? -I came here by taxi.

You might want to answer me now, so I have been waiting for you.

Cai Minmin.

I have read the letter,

so I will give you the answer now.

No.

No?

Don't you like Yuan Song?

He has broken up with his girlfriend, so you can court him now.

You two are a perfect match.

I'll support you.

I can write you a courting plan or something.

How does that sound?

It's too late for that.

Why didn't you help me before?

I don't like him anymore.

I like you.

My answer is still no.

I have my limits.

I will never date any of my students.

How about you wait for two years?

I'll consider it again after you graduate.

Two years?

Well, two years will pass by quickly.

Then...

Then does it mean that

you won't date other girls for the next two years?

Of course...

I will.

You're brushing me off.

I thought you would date anyone.

Who told you that?

They said you like pretty and sexy girls.

I believe that I'm good looking.

I'm not ugly.

Or do you think that I'm not sexy enough?

This should be enough.

No. That's not what I meant.

I'm a teacher and you're a student.

Those are our roles.

It's fine to be friends, but not lovers.

Is it just because you're a teacher and I'm a student?

It is the main reason.

Forget it.

I'm leaving.

Go back to school and don't run around!

Did you hear me?

That executive director was your girlfriend?

It's ex-girlfriend now.

And you had your internship at Amazing Decoration?

I was still too late.

When I went to your company that day, you actually hid from me.

It's unacceptable.

This is how fate is.

Others just slip in when you loosen your grip.

No.

She isn't like that. I know her.

She wouldn't fall for someone else so soon.

You've made some progress.

You're finally confident in your own charm and her.

If she didn't agree because she liked him,

it could be because she wanted to give it a try

because they are compatible.

Lighten up, kid.

There's still a long way ahead.

One day, you'll understand.

Life is not always a smooth ride.

No.

I won't accept it.

What will you do then? Get her back?

Of course.

Have you thought about how you're going to do it?

She officially has a boyfriend now.

You can't just brazenly get her back.

Meiyin.

Please help me.

Help you?

Helping should be mutual.

If I help you,

will you help me?

Fine, we'll help each other.

How's that?

Deal.

Good.

Now tell me.

If I can't do it openly, then how should I do it?

Don't you have a living example?

Just do whatever the old fox did.

Beat him at his own game.

Do you understand?

You little thing,

now you know how to go after a girl.

Goodness, Canyang always sleeps until the afternoon during the weekends.

-Let me wake him up. -Wait.

Don't mind him. Just let him sleep.

Right, you have finally received your walking shoes.

What else did you buy with Ye Luming?

We bought a fryer.

An air fryer.

Your dad loves fried food.

Too much oil is bad for health.

If you really want it, just ask him to get you one.

You don't have to join any group deals.

It's such a hassle.

If I get a group deal, I can save over 300 yuan.

Also, who are we to him?

Why should he buy it for us?

He's my boyfriend.

My dear daughter.

Don't lie to me.

Were you really not trying to deceive Mrs. Wang before this?

Why would I deceive her?

Are you perhaps imitating those Internet celebrities?

Renting a boyfriend to deal with your parents?

Why would I do that? You never urged me to get married.

But even Luming himself didn't know.

I just decided it yesterday.

Really?

So what is the progress between you two?

-Mom. -What now?

Fine, I won't ask.

How about you call Luming over for lunch at our house?

He lives alone.

Isn't it great if he can eat with us?

Don't.

They just got together.

Young couples prefer to have a date by themselves.

What's the point of calling him over to hang out with old people?

You're right.

Hey, I'd better call her second aunt

-and tell her. -Mom!

What? I'm here.

It's awkward to tell everyone about such a small thing.

What's so awkward about it?

I must call your second aunt and tell her right now.

I just want to try dating him while keeping it discreet.

Why do you have to make such a big deal out of it?

It's embarrassing.

Why is it embarrassing?

Why is dating embarrassing?

Dating isn't embarrassing.

But is it something to be glorious about?

If that's not honorable, then being single is?

I'm not lying, so why can't I share the good news with her?

I finally know why you don't let me visit her.

Is being single so shameful?

I'm not ashamed of it.

But the way you're acting like your daughter is finally taken

is embarrassing.

Hongmei.

I'm done eating.

Hey, Fanxing...

I argued with my mom.

It must be your fault.

Yes, it must be your fault.

Be the judge for me.

I have just decided to try dating,

yet she already wants to tell all our relatives.

You should respect their social need.

One of the elders' topics is their children's marriage.

Your mom has always been at a disadvantage.

Now she can finally blend in.

-Why did you argue with her? -That's right.

Besides, your mom isn't like those long-winded women.

Hey.

She's not like Peanut's grandma

who would break a bowl and let the whole community know.

People change.

I can feel that she has been nagging more this year.

People grow old.

Old people are the same.

Like last year,

my mom was still able to go hiking.

But this year, her legs hurt.

I asked her to go for a checkup.

It turned out to be osteoporosis.

He Fanxing, just grow up and ask yourself.

Has she ever forced you to go on a blind date?

No, right?

It's because she doesn't want you to be picked on by others.

She defends your dignity and takes care of you.

Now you're saying she has been nagging.

But what about you?

I didn't nag her.

In the community, their main activity

is to talk about every little thing in life.

That's the basic session.

The comparison session is the most important.

"Does your child have a partner?"

"Are they married?"

"What do their partners do? How much do they earn?"

"Do they have children?"

"Is it a boy or a girl? How many are they having?"

There are two types of families that are the center of gossip.

Like your family and Mrs. Wang's family from downstairs.

Your family is a negative example of this session

while Mrs. Wang's family is the winner in life.

That's right.

Since Mrs. Wang's twin granddaughters were born,

she has climbed to the top.

So will my mom climb to the top once I have gotten a boyfriend?

The point is, Ye is an exceptional man.

He can blow their socks off.

Don't you think your mom deserves to hear fewer bitter words?

Right.

Song Xue is right.

Who are you talking to?

He Fanxing and Song Xue.

It has been a while!

Hello, Mrs. Yang.

Hello, girls.

Have Song Xue and Dongyang picked a wedding date?

Mrs. Yang, we have been busy.

-We haven't decided yet. -Goodness.

Marriage is the greatest thing in life.

What could be more important?

How else can you register your child's birth?

Mom.

I told you they don't plan to have kids.

If you don't have kids, what will happen when you're old?

That's enough, they are busy.

I'm going to clean then.

Come and visit soon.

Sure, Mrs. Yang.

Peanut.

Have you finished eating?

She's done.

-Help her change. Her clothes are dirty. -Let's go.

You girls continue.

She's gone.

That's why I don't visit when your mom is home.

She nags me every time I go there.

By the way, how long is Fanfan's business trip?

Three days. He will be back tonight.

That's right. Why didn't Doggy join us?

He's still sleeping.

I have to go, so I'm hanging up.

-Me too. I have to check on Peanut. -Okay.

-Bye. -Okay, bye.

Bye.

Why didn't you tell them that you're not home?

What should I say?

That I'm going to do an unspeakable thing with Professor Song?

-Hey. What unspeakable thing? -Hey.

-Watch your mouth. -My bad.

I meant catching a cheating partner.

Look.

This sentence isn't right.

How is Xu Beihong's painting of horses

related to the war?

It does.

It's an interpretation of the people's state of mind in that era.

That sounds right.

Hey.

Who said she wanted to get first place in the test?

We're doing the research while you're playing on your phone.

I'm not playing on my phone.

I'm catching a cheater in the act.

What do you mean?

You don't even have a boyfriend.

Does Professor He have a new girlfriend?

What does it have to do with Professor He?

She confessed to Professor He.

She confessed to Professor He?

But she was rejected.

-When did this happen? -Yesterday.

Melon is so efficient.

When I had feelings for Yuan Song,

I was so reserved.

In the end, he was still not mine.

Now that I have moved on,

I learned from my last defeat and took the initiative.

You are a girl who is brutally tortured by love.

You've found him cheating before dating him.

This is even worse than when you liked Yuan Song.

Does Professor He's romance ever stop?

I am his new romance.

This is an old romance with someone who is taken.

Who is it?

Who?

Judging by your expression...

Do we know her?

Is she a professor at our school?

I'm only telling you

because you two are my most trusted friends.

You have to keep this to yourselves.

What do you mean by this?

Professor Song?

What about her?

Can't you see?

If they are clean,

what are they doing at a hotel on a weekend?

This is Professor He's hand.

You can tell from the way he holds the cup.

Most people would hold a cup with their index and middle fingers.

He likes to hold the cup alluringly with three fingers

and stick up his pinky.

Like holding a wine glass.

Look at this.

This is the logo of Holiday Inn.

They are at a café in the hotel lobby.

They are at a hotel café early in the morning.

Isn't that suspicious?

But Professor Song said she's waiting for someone.

Isn't it too early to meet someone on a weekend?

It looks like

they just spent the night there

and are having their morning coffee.

You girls really have a wild imagination.

You know nothing.

All girls in love are Sherlock Holmes.

There is only one truth.

This is a deduction.

I still think that you are overthinking this.

They are close friends.

I don't see anything going on.

You're right.

They were high school friends.

It's normal to be close.

I'd better ask him directly.

Even if you do, he will say that they are just friends.

Professor He.

Where are you?

Of course, I'm at home.

Why didn't you ask He Fanxing to catch him in the act with you?

She needs to date on the weekends.

But He Fanxing is really a capable woman

to be dating two different types of men in three months.

I was wondering why the twins of the He family

have such different luck in relationships.

So she wasn't enlightened yet.

As members of the He family, we are naturally popular.

I had your fortune told.

You only have 12 years of good luck.

It is ending soon. No one will want you soon.

Don't curse me.

Yesterday, I received a handwritten love letter.

In this society

where people are communicating through texts,

I still received a handwritten love letter.

Handwritten.

How precious and sincere.

As long as you still feel precious and sincere after you have broken up.

To keep this preciousness and sincerity,

I turned her down.

You actually turned her down.

Was it because she's ugly?

She isn't.

Then you don't like her?

I wouldn't say that.

Subtitle translation by Wing Ming Siew