Original subtitles

(Firefly Theater)

♪Neon lights twist into a knot♪

♪I rest in the ruins of defeat♪

♪You tap your fingers lightly♪

♪I fall into the abyss♪

♪I've seen this game before♪

♪Every single move was calculated♪

♪I finally see your silhouette♪

♪Just an empty shell♪

♪I've broken this game before♪

♪Every move was placed wrong♪

♪Now it's my turn to play♪

♪I'll show you what stunning looks like♪

♪When I stand back up again♪

♪The whole city goes dark♪

♪For the part you owe me♪

♪I'll make you pay double♪

♪You're just my starting point♪

=The Vanishing Beauty=

=Episode 11=

I remember he sent you a lamp

when I was at your place.

Was it after the hot spring trip?

Right.

I almost forgot.

I thought he had changed his mind,

so I reached out a few times.

He never replied

and kept avoiding me.

Avoiding you?

He gave you a gift,

ignored your messages,

and avoided you.

Why would he do that?

So,

since that lamp arrived,

every conversation between us

was heard by him.

No wonder he was

always one step ahead.

He fed me empty promises,

used me as a pawn,

and tossed me aside.

Should we

make our move in response?

What's your plan?

Hello, Mom.

Meng,

come to the hospital.

Your dad lost his temper.

(He said having been hospitalized so long,)

(he can't sleep well.)

(He wants to be discharged.)

(Hurry over. I can't stop him.)

Mom,

what's going on?

Don't worry.

Dad is asleep.

Luckily, Ms. Hui's here.

Ms. Hui?

Why is she here?

I came to see Dad earlier,

and left a document.

So I asked

Ms. Hui to pick it up.

She happened

to see Dad losing his temper,

so she stepped in.

What a coincidence!

Yu Meng is onto me now.

She replaced the bed.

Don't be overly alarmed.

She's always been

so unpredictable.

When she replaced it,

I wanted you to leave,

but it'd seem suspicious.

Now that her dad needs you,

you have every reason

to leave.

Are you afraid

I'd ruin the cozy world

between you two?

You hate

having me around?

Indeed.

(Because when you're around,)

(I have to play the loving husband)

(to Yu Meng.)

(Without you around,)

(I'd feel at ease,)

(as I wouldn't need to)

(put on a show.)

(I can focus on)

(the company,)

(and get us out of here soon.)

Having our person around is more reassuring.

Luckily, I gave Duan a bonus.

She'll keep an eye.

They don't dare act rashly

in front of your mom

and Duan.

There's something

I find rather strange.

Lately, Mr. Tian

always visits my dad.

I've seen him for times.

Maybe he just wants

to cheer your dad up.

I don't know if I'm overthinking it,

but Mr. Tian's face

looks tense.

And every time he leaves,

he's always in a rush,

leaving me no chance

to chat.

How's your dad been doing?

Is his sleep getting better?

No.

Today, he even chewed Duan out

somehow.

Tell Duan

to try to eavesdrop

on them.

It's quite strange, right?

Your dad's been hospitalized for so long.

A shareholder visiting frequently

isn't a good sign.

I'll text her now.

Can a lawyer tell someone to eavesdrop?

You can't close your ears.

How can you avoid it?

I...

I have to go.

What?

Going to eavesdrop yourself?

No.

The device for Kang Long arrived.

I'll receive it.

Aren't you in charge of marketing?

Why do they dump

everything on you?

We're still short-staffed.

Right now,

I'll just help wherever I can.

You've really changed.

Back then, you slacked off

wherever you could.

I'll go with you.

Me too.

Let's go.

See you.

Bye.

Finally done.

Meng works so hard.

After this,

she has to go

to take care of Mr. Yu.

Got plans tonight?

I have a few questions

for our next shoot,

just us two.

It's after hours.

Do you really hate

being around me?

Well, I'll take my leave.

Wait.

Dr. Kang,

no one wants

to talk about work after hours.

If you need anything,

contact me during work hours.

Bye.

Bye.

Zi,

is Dr. Kang into you?

Mind your own business.

How's it?

Wonderful.

I didn't expect

that my girl

is getting the hang of taking care of me.

You're like a pro now.

Dad,

your legs are

so bony.

You've lost so much weight.

Of course.

I got locked up

in here every day.

Good thing Mr. Tian and Mr. Dong

visit you often

to cheer you up.

Don't mention them.

I know exactly

what they are after.

What are they after?

I don't want to talk about them.

Meng,

I have something here for you.

Take a look.

This is

an insurance policy

(Life Insurance Policy) I bought for you when you were born.

The premiums

are completely paid up.

When you turn seventy,

you can start collecting it.

Seventy?

Dad, it is so far away.

Even I know it's unworthy.

You've been in the business world

for your whole life,

yet you end up

getting scammed?

When you turn seventy,

I won't be around anymore.

By then,

you'll be an old lady.

By then, if you want to call out

"Dad, I want this,

Dad, I want that,"

I won't be there to give it to you.

By then,

take this money

and buy whatever you want,

as a gift from me,

okay?

Stop talking nonsense.

You always say things like this.

You and Mom

will always be by my side.

You two will live long.

Heard me?

Alright.

Alright.

Live long.

(A divorce is a battle.)

(I have to fight it alone.)

(I can't drag them into it.)

Today,

I had a formal talk with Mr. Yu,

but he refused.

He said

his body is still good,

so no need to hand over the signing authority.

I told him

this is only

for temporary.

If he feels unwell one day,

the company

can still handle emergencies.

But

he got mad.

When people are sick,

they'd be sensitive

and hate to hear these things.

Dad has his pride.

He would never

show weakness.

Mr. Yu isn't

a stubborn man.

Anyway,

talk to him more,

and he'll come around.

You're his son-in-law.

He will only delegate

the interim signing authority to you.

If anything happens

before he authorizes you,

at the shareholders' meeting,

I'll stand by your side

and fight for you.

What is

"interim signing authority"?

When senior executives

cannot perform their duties,

they delegate their signing authority

to a proxy temporarily.

The proxy holds the power

over

major decisions,

like fund transfers,

and contract approvals,

as the executives.

Now I know why Di Liren

wanted to send Lu Hui

back to the hospital.

And I know why Mr. Tian

keeps visiting

my dad.

Di Liren

wants the signing authority.

Your dad agreed?

Not yet.

Did you

cry?

I have to secure

this signing authority.

(Outpatient)

Why are you here?

Here to see you.

You kept avoiding me,

so I had to come to you.

What's up?

You fired me

so suddenly.

You owe me a reason.

Firing you wasn't my decision.

The HR director

decided it.

If you need,

I can

get you a better job.

Actually,

I've been thinking

about us.

Time for us

to get further.

We agreed from the beginning.

No divorce.

I mean,

let's break up.

I know

Yu Meng is keeping

a close eye on you.

I see it all,

and feel bad for you.

I know you try your best

to look out for me,

but you're helpless.

So I think

breaking up

is best for us.

(Delete Contact)

Keep it.

If you need help,

just come to me.

Then I wish

the best for us.

What's wrong?

What's that?

Nothing.

That was a brilliant counterattack.

Consider it

my farewell gift to you.

To be honest,

when you told me the plan,

I had my doubts.

How did you know

Di Liren would respond me?

And Lu Hui.

Why did she come over?

Di Liren is possessive.

When one of his women

suddenly leaves him,

he must feel reluctant.

As for Lu Hui,

every time Di Liren

leaves the hospital,

she'd watch him by the window.

You are

such a keen observer.

Hang in there.

I know

you will win.

Of course, I'll hang in.

If I don't,

my promise to you

would be broken.

And you?

What are your plans?

I'll further my studies.

Switch tracks.

I'll obtain an MBA,

getting fame and fortune.

Good.

Then I wish you

all the best.

Wait for your return.

Thanks.

(Free tonight?)

(Let's talk.)

What is it?

Let's talk in person.

Can't talk over the phone.

I heard

Mr. Tian visits Yu Jianguo frequently.

Every chat they take

lasts an hour or two.

Did you hear something?

Is it related to

the interim signing authority?

Just come.

Talk later.

It's not about the signing authority.

Then why did you ask me to come?

You smell like

women's perfume.

Yu Meng's, I guess.

Why do you make me

take the risk of coming here?

You should

be at the hospital

feeding Yu Jianguo now.

You sneak out like this.

What if he suspects you?

You went to the house?

Why take the passports?

I've bought

our tickets for tonight.

Visa on arrival.

Just take our passports to board.

In the trunk,

I packed some light luggage.

If we need anything,

just buy it once we arrive.

Are you insane?

If I let you

stay here any longer,

I'd be insane then.

If you don't leave with me,

you can't go back

playing the model husband.

Ms. Hui went out to eat,

but she hasn't returned.

She didn't answer my call.

Alright.

I'll call her.

Go get a bowl of soup for my dad.

Thanks.

(Di Liren)

(Wife)

Unlock the door.

Don't make me say it again.

Which airport?

Honey?

Honey?

Honey?

Honey?

(Mr. Jiao)

Hello?

They don't answer my call.

I asked my mom.

Lu Hui isn't with her.

Calm. Listen up,

check things one by one.

Can you reach those

at the company?

Can they reach Di Liren?

I tried. He's not there.

I had Zhang Tao call him,

but no one answers.

I remember you told me

your peephole

can record videos.

Check it

to see if he came home,

and at what time.

Okay.

He hasn't been back today.

Lu Hui came this afternoon.

Strange.

Wasn't she

at the hospital?

Why did she come here?

Check if there's

anything missing,

especially Di Liren's

personal

belongings.

All here.

And documents?

(Passport)

His passport is gone.

Are you sure?

Yes.

It was right here last week.

Are they running away?

Don't panic.

I'm coming over.

I don't think he

would leave

in such a hurry.

He would

make a full plan.

Besides,

most importantly,

you are still a couple.

(Mr. Jiao) He has no reason to run.

Does living apart

for two years

grant me divorce?

In theory, yes.

But based on

my view of Di Liren,

he believes

Jiali's success

is all due to him.

He holds all the power now.

Won't run away.

What can I do right now?

Check if Lu Hui's documents

are missing.

Her documents

should be with my parents.

I'll go check now.

Wait, don't hang up.

I'm right here.

Honey,

who are you calling?

What's going on?

I have been calling you.

Why don't you answer my calls?

I didn't hear it.

Oh, no.

I forgot my phone.

Where were you?

On the road.

Why?

Stop the car.

I didn't book any tickets.

Why did you say

you had to leave today?

In the hospital parking lot,

whose car did you get into?

Who is she?

Wen Xiaoxiao from Accounting.

Ever since you sent that photo,

Yu Meng's been digging me up.

Since she wants to do it,

I'll let her.

I want to use Wen Xiaoxiao

to let Yu Meng divorce me.

But she doesn't care at all.

You two went to the hospital?

Yes.

I won't pass up any chance

to provoke Yu Meng.

Don't you get it?

No matter how well

I run this company,

I only get peanuts.

But if Yu Meng divorces me,

I can take

half of her assets.

That luxury apartment,

and those cars

are all hers, not mine.

Infidelity doesn't impact asset division.

Got it?

I'm living on edge,

drained and exhausted.

Do I still have the energy to cheat?

Where is your trust

in me?

Liren.

I'm just so scared, Liren.

You run a company,

and Yu Jianguo trusts you

and values you.

I often ask myself,

If I were in your position,

would I really give all this up,

leave Yu Meng,

and run away with me?

Yu Meng and I seem to

keep the peace,

but we're one step away

from falling out.

She wants to corner me

and destroy my reputation.

Do you think I still feel a thing

for the Yu family or for Yu Meng?

I'm scared.

You two once were so close.

I'm afraid that you'd soften up.

That's human nature.

We lost that a long time ago.

I often feel like

a disgusting parasite.

But luckily,

whenever I look back, you're always there.

Even if I'm a parasite,

at least I have you,

and a home.

My life isn't rotten to the core.

If you really can't take it anymore,

I'll abandon all of this.

Because I promised you

once the time is right,

I'll leave with you.

Just do as I say.

Don't act rashly again.

I've sold the gallery.

We just need

one last step.

Okay.

Then,

go back.

Go back.

Yu Jianguo wants you

to see him tomorrow.

He has to tell you

something.

See?

We're about to succeed.

Right?

I was looking for your passport,

but couldn't find it.

Where did you put it?

At the office.

I needed to go abroad

for a partnership.

So I had Zhang

apply for the visa.

But the deal fell off.

I left it at the office.

Bring it to me then.

I'll apply for a visa.

Together?

Sure.

I'll go grab my phone

and my passport.

(At the hospital?)

Move over.

Move over.

(Anesthesiology & Operating Center)

(Anesthesiology & Operating Center)

(Four Years Ago, Jiangzhou)

Mom,

is this it?

Yes, it is.

Wonderful.

That cleaner

is so unreliable.

Your dad's newly renewed passport

was in an envelope,

yet she just

threw it away.

Glad we found it.

It stinks.

Go wash up.

After using

your Jiali products,

my wife got a severe allergy.

Look, here's the proof.

Pay us back!

- Come down and pay up! - Pay us back!

Please calm down.

Calm down.

Please calm down.

Listen up.

Our Jiali lipsticks

have very stable ingredients.

Furthermore,

they are professionally tested

and contain no common allergens.

This doesn't look like an allergy to lipstick.

Could it be

some other allergen?

Right after she put on your lipstick,

my wife is hospitalized now.

Don't shirk responsibility.

I won't let you off!

Calm down.

Pay up!

Calm.

Sir,

may I see the medical record?

(Inpatient Medical Record)

(Medical Record)

Sir,

I'm so sorry for you.

But your wife

has a genetic disorder.

It's not our fault.

Jiali's products are safe.

I can vouch for that.

You vouch for it?

Can you vouch for it?

He ate it!

Is he crazy?

What is he doing?

This lipstick contains

beeswax,

carmine, lecithin,

shea butter,

and rosemary extract.

All food-grade ingredients.

I ate it.

Is it enough?

Wait,

you...

Isn't it because of this?

These are all our products.

He's insane.

- He ate another one! - He really ate it!

(Anesthesiology & Operating Center)

Doctor,

how is he?

The patient suffered a stroke,

and we performed

emergency rescue.

His vital signs

are mostly stable now.

However,

he has Parkinson's,

and this is

another stroke

he had.

So you all should

be prepared.

His prognosis

isn't looking good.

Is my dad awake?

Not yet.

Even when he does,

he may not be fully lucid,

and he'll have trouble speaking.

What do you mean?

My dad can't speak?

His consciousness,

attention span, and memory

are impaired.

He can only manage

brief, slurred exchanges.

So you all should

be prepared for him

to stay in coma for an extended period.

But don't panic.

Trust us.

It's okay.

Liren.

Mr. Dong.

This happened so suddenly.

I had

to ask you two here so late.

It's okay.

Before work starts tomorrow

and the news spreads,

we need to figure out the follow-ups.

How is Mr. Yu?

He isn't awake.

Let's talk elsewhere.

Sure.

Liren,

Jiali is my dad's company,

and I'm part of it.

I need to be

in your discussion.

The situation is tricky.

If Mr. Yu stays in a coma,

the company's signing authority

will be frozen.

That would deal a severe blow

to our new product launch.

Jiali cannot afford

to stall right now.

So,

we need to call

a shareholders' meeting

and vote on

who gets the interim signing authority.

Mr. Tian, Mr. Dong.

Do you really think

my dad won't wake up?

Meng is just devastated.

She needs time to digest all this.

Don't worry, Meng.

We'll make sure the vote

gives Liren the signing authority.

He can't have it.

(Bank Notification)

I got paid for my gig.

I can pay you now.

I really don't get it.

You're a rich kid

educated overseas.

How did you end up like this?

What are you doing this for?

My parents never want me

to do architecture.

They ask me to study further

and work at a university.

I can't let them know

I snuck back

to do field study.

They'd be furious.

I can't use my cards here,

or they'll know.

Good thing you have a gig,

right?

I guess

I'm pretty lucky.

I always meet nice people.

Meng is so nice.

She's gorgeous, kind,

and capable.

Right.

Why didn't you

go to her place for work?

Her dad's hospitalized.

She's been busy lately.

Since you paid your bills today,

I'll teach you

how things work here.

When your boss's dad

is hospitalized,

you should go visit him.

If you don't please your boss,

you would never get a raise.

Good point.

Liu Zi,

do you know which hospital

her dad is in?

What are you doing?

It's already 10 PM.

Who would

visit a patient this late at night?

I'm up late anyway.

I'll go with some fruit.

If Meng isn't there,

I'll leave it there.

I won't disturb

her dad's rest.

Meng,

why can't Liren have

the signing authority?

Are you at odds?

Not at all.

Honey,

when it comes to the company,

you can't throw your temper.

Honey,

I'm not throwing a temper.

Liren is already

the chairman.

If he takes

the signing authority,

he'll be a target.

My dad taught me

running a company

is like raising a child.

One person plays good cop,

and someone else has to play

bad cop.

So things can be balanced.

Whenever Liren wanted to promote someone,

it required

my dad's signature.

If he proposes

and approves everything himself,

people

will definitely gossip.

That makes sense.

In this way, even reasonable decisions

would end up

looking like nepotism.

This is

the management skills

my dad always taught me.

There's distance between staff

and management.

If either side fans the flames,

public opinion

will spin out of control.

I understand.

Don't worry.

We'll respect

your dad's

intentions and vision.

However,

there's no one better qualified

than Liren now.

I could

play the bad cop

if needed.

The signing authority is a big deal.

We should think it over.

This is a critical moment for the company.

I suggest

Liren holds it temporarily.

We can

adjust as appropriate.

Do you know your dad's attorney?

If your dad left a will

or authorization

designating the one to get

the signing authority,

then you won't need

a shareholder vote.

I have his number.

I can give it a try.

Right.

If you didn't get the signing authority,

we could stop it from taking effect.

Hello, Mr. Li?

Hello.

I'm Yu Jianguo's daughter,

Yu Meng.

I'm sorry.

Can't tell.

Mr. Li,

I just want to know

if my dad made

any arrangements,

so I can prepare.

Mr. Di

reached out to me before.

My answer remains the same.

When did you get here?

After parting you,

I contacted Mr. Li right away.

Let's

talk later.

Mr. Li,

can you at least

tell me if my dad

made

any

arrangements?

Right now, you just need

to proceed according to

company regulations.

Don't worry too much.

I will remain committed to

Mr. Yu, as always.

If his condition

improves,

please tell me right away.

Okay.

Thank you.

You went to him

even without asking me?

Do you think

my dad won't wake up?

Of course not.

I want him

to recover soon.

But now, all the pressure

is on my shoulders.

I have to think of

the employees

by preparing for anything.

Honey,

don't you trust me?

Honey,

it's you who don't trust me.

I could share

your pressure.

As your husband,

how could I dump

my pressure onto you?

Come on.

It's late now.

Let's go home.

I'm staying

at my parents' place.

My mom really needs me.

Bye then.

Take care.

(Zhengce Firm)

We thought of Mr. Li,

and so did he.

He beat me to it again.

It's not over yet.

To call a shareholders' meeting,

your dad must be

deemed incapacitated.

Prevent the hospital

from rushing to a conclusion.

Take a look.

Here's our slip.

Let me see.

Looks all good.

Thank you.

(Voice Call)

(Inpatient Building)

Thank you.

Why are you here?

Mom.

=The Vanishing Beauty= (Next Episode Preview)

I found the nurse

who worked with Lu Hui,

and she confirmed

that Lu Hui and Fang Yong

had a child.

A boy.

Doesn't she have a daughter?

Lu Hui has been lying.

The daughter was just a cover.

Could you

even

raise a kid secretly

behind me and my parents?

That's completely absurd.

Where's Haoyu?

At home.

We just ate.

What is it?

Yu Meng was probing me again.

Feels like she knows something.

♪We are broken butterflies♪

♪Can't fly beyond the boundary of fate♪

♪Wings torn apart by the night♪

♪Still seeking open fields in the ruins♪

♪Locked inside a pendulum♪

♪Repeating the same fate♪

♪I hear high heels♪

♪Crushing silent replies♪

♪Every step feels like a trial♪

♪Yet sobers me up♪

♪Love is a thorny rose♪

♪Promises are mere anesthesia♪

♪I once gave it my all♪

♪Only to be shattered in pieces♪

♪Now I forge my tears♪

♪Into gray diamond gems♪

♪No longer asking who's right or wrong♪

♪Only who dares to control me♪

♪I am nobody's accessory♪

♪Nor am I anyone's failure♪

♪Even with broken wings♪

♪I can still pierce the sky♪

♪When all the lights go out♪

♪I am the final torch♪

♪We are broken butterflies♪

♪Can't fly beyond the boundary of fate♪

♪Wings torn apart by the night♪

♪Still seeking open fields in the ruins♪

♪We are broken butterflies♪

♪Dancing in the brilliant dark♪

♪Wearing a brighter lipstick♪

♪Heading toward an arranged end♪

♪I am nobody's accessory♪

♪Nor am I anyone's failure♪

♪Even with broken wings♪

♪I can still pierce the sky♪

♪When all the lights go out♪

♪I am the final torch♪

♪We are broken butterflies♪

♪Can't fly beyond the boundary of fate♪

♪Wings torn apart by the night♪

♪Still seeking open fields in the ruins♪

♪We are broken butterflies♪

♪Dancing in the brilliant dark♪

♪Wearing a brighter lipstick♪

♪Heading toward an arranged end♪