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 12=

Why are you here?

Mom.

Aren't you

in the UK right now?

Why are you here?

Fang Haoyu, stop!

If you don't,

I'll freeze your cards.

I'm sorry, Mom.

I didn't mean to lie to you.

I came back

for school.

Really.

Please forgive me.

Won't happen again.

When did you return?

Just a couple of days ago.

I wanted

to sneak back

just to surprise you guys.

One more chance.

Again.

Earlier this month.

On the fifth.

How did you know?

I know your every move,

so don't lie to me.

Impossible.

I haven't

used any of your cards.

When you have classes,

your daily WeChat steps hit 13,000.

When you don't,

it's barely 4,000.

At home,

after midnight,

I check your step count.

When you started moving,

I was relieved.

But starting on the fifth,

past midnight,

your step count

dropped noticeably.

You barely walked in days.

Where are you staying?

Pack your things

right away,

and head to my place.

Don't worry.

I'm staying at a friend's cafe.

Give me their phone number.

It's so late.

Why are you here?

Me?

I work here.

This is my workplace.

What about you?

Well,

what are you doing here?

I...

Ms. Hui.

(Hospital Transfer Notice)

Are you sure?

Given the patient's current condition,

a transfer

might not offer better outcomes.

I want to try.

The hospital in Shanghai

specializes in heart

and brain issues.

Even with Parkinson's,

my dad was super resilient.

Right now, if he remains in a coma

like this...

The Beijing specialist suggested this?

What Beijing specialist?

Mom.

I invited

Dr. Du,

a neurovascular specialist from Beijing.

Dad's condition is unstable right now.

Transferring him is risky.

So I had the doctor come

from Beijing.

Thank you so much.

Not at all.

Mr. Di,

a word in private?

Be right back.

Mr. Di, here's the thing.

This is my wife,

the patient's daughter.

Hello.

You must be the specialist from Beijing.

Hello.

Dr. Du,

let's get it straight.

We can handle it.

The patient is not looking good.

The cerebral bleed triggered

a massive stroke,

leaving permanent

nerve damage.

Especially, brainstem function

is badly damaged.

Despite intracranial pressure control

and neuroprotective therapy,

the test results show

he won't come around soon.

Legally speaking,

can he be

deemed incapacitated?

Exactly.

Mom,

are you hurt?

Face obstacles head-on. Don't escape.

If you're predicted to get in a car crash,

go to an amusement park

and crash bumper cars.

If predicted to have surgery and scars,

get double eyelid surgery in advance.

Fate is flexible.

Just fell asleep.

The rest is

for you to explore on your own.

By the way,

Ms. Hui?

She's not here?

She called in sick.

I'll call her later to see

if she's better

and can come back to help.

She and Duan have been taking turns

caring for my parents.

Quite tiring.

Well,

have her bring the medical bills.

I'll reimburse her.

You know Ms. Hui.

She never fusses

over small illnesses,

so she won't see a doctor.

If there's nothing else,

I should go.

The shareholder meeting prep is tedious.

So much to do.

I have to go.

Go ahead.

(I've drafted the meeting agenda. Can you review?)

(Venue's set. Admin, confirm headcount ASAP.)

(Wrap this process fast. Payments are stuck. They bug me.)

Di Liren

has no overseas accounts or assets

under his name.

So,

he needs someone he trusts

to hold them.

That person is clearly Lu Hui.

He needs her money,

and she still has feelings for him.

So the two

restrain each other.

However,

it's odd Lu Hui suddenly

took leave.

I guess

they're onto something new.

What matters now is

the shareholder meeting.

If signing authority

falls to Di Liren,

he'll take Jiali

for himself.

Can we rally up

the small shareholders?

Their shares are small,

but add them up

and they matter.

My dad holds 45 percent,

and Mr. Tian holds 35 percent.

Even if we win over the rest,

it won't help.

I could forge a power of attorney,

saying Mr. Yu signed it before going

into a coma,

but the lawyer didn't notarize it yet.

No one knows the truth anyway.

Right?

Don't be silly.

Do you want

to earn yourself

a limited-edition pair

of handcuffs?

Come on.

You're so bold.

That's illegal.

Mr. Tian is our only option.

You must convince him.

When did you get back?

Just now.

Why are you speaking English?

We're leaving soon.

I have to practice.

By the way,

I wanna

ship some things to the UK.

Do you need anything?

Haoyu told me

that there are Chinese supermarkets,

but certain ingredients

are hard to find

and limited.

I'll pass.

Signing authority

will be mine soon.

The sooner, the more careful.

Yu Meng is watching me closely.

She just asked me

what illness you had.

Okay.

To be safe,

don't go home yet.

I told Haoyu you are

on a business trip.

You're always so thoughtful.

What did Yu Jianguo's lawyer say?

He made it clear.

Per company bylaws,

it has to go to

a shareholder vote.

Once I get signing authority

and wipe the traces

that incriminate us,

we'll never have to

fear them all.

Meng,

Mr. Tian's schedule

is fully packed lately.

He really cannot

spare the time to see you.

That's coming directly from him.

(- Mr. Tian, are you free today? - Busy. Going on a business trip.)

(- Can we schedule a time today? - I have plans.)

Why is Mr. Tian dodging you?

Because of Di Liren, I bet.

You're half right.

Let me guess.

Mr. Tian avoids you

for your own good.

How did you know?

Fortune-tellers read fate,

and lawyers read minds.

I cornered Mr. Tian

at his doorstep,

and he finally told me the truth.

Di Liren went to see him

and told him,

before the shareholders' meeting,

not to go to Jiali

or the hospital,

and not to see Liren

or me.

Why?

Because Di Liren said

whether his vote goes to him or me,

he doesn't mind

since we're husband and wife.

However,

if someone

uses it against him,

they'll say

Mr. Tian turned Jiali

into a mom-and-pop shop

due to his close ties with our family.

That'll stir up trouble,

so he stays out of it.

What nonsense!

How shameless.

His shamelessness

completely shocked me.

Still, I feel he is

getting desperate.

You mean

we should do the exact opposite?

Exactly.

You should

conspicuously visit Mr. Tian right now.

We will talk

about signing authority

after we see him.

Right now, you must make everyone believe

that even if Di Liren takes over,

it's only

thanks to you

and your family's backing.

You were right.

Fortune-tellers read fate,

and lawyers read minds.

Be low-key.

That's all

for today's shoot.

Let's go.

Okay.

Sorry,

it's my lunch hour.

I need to eat before we go.

Grab a bite downstairs?

Sure.

No way.

Harry and Meng

are on their way.

There's no time to eat out now.

Well...

I didn't bring lunch either,

but there are some rice balls

and cookies here.

You eat them.

You made them?

Yes.

Positive reviews only.

Sticky rice.

Soggy seaweed.

The shape isn't bad, though.

I'd rate it a six, max.

Do you know how to cook?

Nope.

Who asked you to rate it?

I don't need to be a mechanic

to tell

if a car is good, right?

Give it back.

No.

I took a bite.

It's all mine.

Let's go.

Wait, hold on.

Hold on.

If only we could work

in such a gorgeous place

every time.

Sure, and Liu Zi even

arranged to shoot on a boat.

The results will

look great.

You drink it.

Thanks.

You called right on time.

About the signing authority,

I need to talk.

Leave that aside

for a second.

Remember Huang said the last time

he saw Lu Hui and Fang Yong,

Lu Hui was already pregnant?

Hold on.

Harry,

help me find it.

Sure.

Over there.

Go on.

I tracked down a nurse

who worked with Lu Hui,

and she confirmed

Lu Hui and Fang Yong

indeed had a child.

A boy.

The boy

was born sick.

Tetralogy of Fallot.

It's a very complex,

costly

congenital heart disease.

Lu Hui borrowed money,

but couldn't cure him.

She left with her son

and then

lost all contact.

Didn't she have a daughter?

Lu Hui lied.

The daughter was a smokescreen.

They only had a son.

Found it.

That's it.

I'll call you back.

Here.

Thank you.

Meng,

you're married?

You're back.

Time to eat.

Mom,

who told you to wash my socks

and underwear?

I saw them, so I just washed them.

I'm 20 years old!

Can you please

respect my privacy?

I'm a grown man.

Sure, but I'm your mom.

Why didn't you ask for privacy

when you were in my womb?

Eat.

Where's Dad?

On a business trip.

He'll be back next month.

Where did you go today?

To the park.

With whom?

With the girl

I told you about.

I met her in the cafe.

The pretty one, right?

She's really nice,

works hard,

and treats me well.

What does she do?

I think she shoots videos

for her company.

I don't know

the specifics.

Can I take a look

at her Moments?

It's set to three days only.

Nothing to see.

(South Lake Scenic Area Boat Ticket)

You went on a date?

No.

It was for work.

With others too.

Besides,

she's already married.

Then you're out.

I told you. I don't have a thing for her.

I just think she's a great girl.

(Meng)

How much older is she?

I'm not messaging her.

I didn't say you are.

Telling on yourself?

Meng,

how does my calligraphy look?

Is it good?

Sure.

Mom,

what got you into it?

I'm copying the Medicine Buddha Sutra.

Master Xiuyuan said

sincerity brings blessings.

Mom...

If Mom enjoys it, let her be.

As long as it makes her happy.

Mom,

it looks great. Keep going.

Honey,

I have good news

for you.

I'm not listening.

You have

totally lost my trust.

I don't believe

you have any good news.

Well,

I reached out

to a famous video production team.

I'll let them do the promotion

for Kanglong Lab.

So much has happened lately.

Honestly,

I know

you're worried about Dad.

Mom needs you too.

So as for work,

just leave it to me.

My goodness.

That's way too on point!

What is it?

A new vlogger

at Zi's firm insisted on

reading my fortune.

He said someone would try

to sabotage me

at work.

I didn't buy it back then.

The boss is my husband.

Why would you

sabotage me?

But now?

Are you going

to sabotage me, honey?

That guy

is so thoughtless.

Fine.

I'll be thoughtful

to my dear wife.

He did a reading for you too.

Guess what he said?

He said you're destined

to have a son.

Then that means

a boy comes first.

After that,

do you want a boy or a girl?

If we have two boys,

we'll live a noisy life.

But he said

you already

had a 20-year-old son.

I totally doubted it.

20 years ago you were only 23,

just past the legal marriage age,

and had a child back then?

Looks like he is

a bad fortuneteller,

talking nonsense.

Exactly.

I knew he was talking nonsense.

I doubt

you can

raise a child secretly

right under our noses.

That's absurd.

I get it.

If I don't let you work,

you'll just pick fights out of boredom.

Fine.

You're in charge

of Kanglong Lab's publicity.

Okay?

Really?

No taking it back, honey.

I'll make a call.

Meng, come here.

Coming, Mom.

Hurry up.

Come take a look.

Look.

Young people are stubborn.

A couple of days ago,

I shared Master Xiuyuan's video

with Mr. Tian's wife.

She was very interested

and kept asking me

if Master Xiuyuan offers offline classes,

saying we could go together sometime.

Now I finally

found the outlet

for my mom's drama queen side.

I can

use her link to Mr. Tian's wife

to help persuade Mr. Tian.

I'm going back to the office.

Bye.

Where is Haoyu?

At home.

We just had dinner.

Does he seem off?

Not at all.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

Yu Meng was testing me again.

It feels like she knows something.

Keep a close eye on Haoyu.

Don't get him involved into this.

Okay.

By the way,

I have a task for you.

(Mom)

Hello, Mom.

You said you went shopping.

But the mall is closed now.

Why aren't you back yet?

I just thought that

since Dad got sick,

Mr. Tian has

been helpful,

so I want to fetch a bottle

of fine wine

and give it to Mr. Tian.

Are you at the office?

Didn't I tell you

not to go to the company?

Going there will bring bad luck!

You'll be jinxed!

Hello? Mom?

Come back right now!

- The reception here seems terrible. - Why are you so stubborn?

I can't hear you. Hello?

Hello? Mom?

Hello?

(Under maintenance routine)

Bad luck indeed.

Honey?

Why are you here?

Honey.

It's you. You scared me to death.

I'm here to grab something.

Elevator's out.

I had to take the stairs.

Me too.

I just remembered

to return this golf club to Mr. Zhou,

and the elevator isn't running.

So what do we do?

It's fine.

Let me do it.

Leave it. Let's go.

(Okay.)

(Under maintenance routine)

Mom,

what's wrong?

I have a fever.

I feel terrible.

Meng,

don't go to the office today.

Stay home and take care of me.

A fever?

Let me feel.

My whole body aches.

I can't even sit up.

I can't eat anything.

I'm short of breath.

Enough, Mom.

Stop faking it.

You don't have a fever at all.

You just don't

want me to go to the office, right?

Master Xiuyuan was right,

but you just wouldn't listen to me.

The wine bottle broke,

and Liren hurt his finger.

Right?

That's an omen of bad luck!

Why do you still

want to go out now?

Actually, Mom,

I also asked Xiuyuan

for a reading.

You listen.

The wine bottle

broke

to remove bad luck.

Now the bad omen has gone,

and your luck's in.

No worries.

Told you.

Master Xiuyuan said

I'm fine.

I really have no idea

what you've been busy with lately.

Back then,

your dad gave you two choices:

either follow his lead

and do business,

or live carefree

just like me.

Back then, you chose my path.

You searched for so many years

and finally found Liren,

a man who treats you like a princess.

Why are you putting yourself

through all this stress now?

You don't get it, Mom.

A tough princess gets popular

right now.

I really don't get it,

but I know one thing.

Given your dad's condition,

I can't lose you.

A couple of days ago, Master Xiuyuan said

our family

would go

to a scenic mountain

to enjoy the view.

I was so happy.

I thought your dad's condition

was improving,

or we wouldn't be in the mood

for an outing.

But yesterday, the doctor said

his condition hasn't...

I really don't know

if your dad will...

All right, Mom.

Stop overthinking.

Dad is going to be fine.

Fine.

I'll let my coworkers know

I'm not going in.

Meng isn't coming.

Her mom needs her.

Stop chatting and get to work.

Dr. Kang, have a seat.

Say a few words

for a sound check.

Are you free tonight?

Can we

grab a drink together?

Is the audio good?

All good.

Dr. Kang,

I think you need a touch-up.

I'm a guy.

Why do I need makeup?

No way.

You have to.

Meng specifically asked for it.

We are

shooting promotion videos

for Jiali.

We have to make you look good.

I refuse.

I promise it'll look very natural.

Just covering your dark circles

to freshen you up,

okay?

I-I don't want to.

Shoot now.

I'll talk to Yu Meng.

Let's take a test shot first.

Fine.

Look.

No-makeup look.

Why does this

look a bit off?

What's wrong?

Well...

That's you, zero makeup.

You need makeup.

Sure.

Wait, no.

Come on.

Let go of me.

Hold still.

Fine, I'll do it!

Let go.

That's more like it.

Let's get started.

Okay.

Ready.

Three, two, one.

Action.

Hello, everyone. I'm Kang Long.

Let's call it a day.

Great work, everyone.

You haven't

replied yet.

To what?

Are you free tonight?

I'd like to buy you dinner

and return this.

Mom!

Chestnut, you're out of school!

Mom,

isn't that my lunch box?

Yes.

I lent it to him

the other day.

Your daughter?

You have a child?

(Your daughter?)

You have a child?

Any update on the signing authority?

I kept thinking

how to convince Mr. Tian

to vote for me.

I even prepared a whole pitch,

but then I realized

right now,

he would never hand it

over to me.

So,

I think I should convince Mr. Tian

to take signing authority himself.

Ride the wave and shape the tide.

I also did some digging.

A few years ago,

when Di Liren

became chairman,

Mr. Tian suggested

rediscussing the signing authority.

He's not into the idea

that my family holds

all the power.

Maybe he's been

thinking this way,

just hesitant to say it out.

If I can't find a contender

to rival my opponent,

I'll pick one from the referees.

Best of all, he doesn't charge,

unlike those scammers

constantly

demanding money from you.

Is that so?

How is your dad?

I'm quite interested

in that, too.

He hasn't woken up yet,

but the doctor said

all his vitals are looking better.

No wonder your mom is in a good mood.

Mr. Tian,

about signing authority,

I have a new thought.

Oh?

You're not promoting yourself?

Liren

is a great entrepreneur,

but maybe not the cornerstone

to stabilize the company.

The signing authority needs

to be given to someone

with more experience

and higher stature to anchor us.

In that regard,

I'm not qualified.

That sounds ideal,

but do you have the right candidate?

Yes.

Who is it?

You.

Honey,

where did you go today?

Nowhere special.

I just

drove Mom around for a bit.

Watching a show?

Mom.

Honey,

you've been so caught up

in work lately

that you rarely visit Dad.

Mom is mad at you.

My apologies, Mom.

Right after Monday's shareholder meeting

and signing authority is settled,

I'll definitely make time

to visit Dad.

I'll find better doctors for him, too.

Forget it.

You'll just have other things

to deal with.

I promise.

(Zhang Tao)

See?

(Zhang Tao)

Pick it up.

It's so annoying.

Hello?

Say that again.

Who demanded to postpone the meeting?

You left your stuff here last time.

Don't forget it.

This is a gift for you.

A good chair

deserves a good match.

You came all this way.

Any update?

Of course.

Mr. Tian agreed

to postpone the meeting.

He definitely took my idea

seriously.

Still,

I feel a little uneasy.

Did I

miss something?

You shouldn't worry,

but Di Liren should.

The more he panics,

the easier he'll mess up.

Only then can we

get leverage on him

and sabotage his plans.

No matter the situation,

you always

make things sound hopeful.

Providing emotional support

is part of my service.

Oh, please.

(Mom)

It's my mom.

What is it?

Is your mom still

doing spiritual stuff?

Don't even bring it up.

She watches

relevant stuff.

The algorithm even pushes it to me.

I can barely

see beauty feeds.

Hello, Mom?

What?

Tian's wife recommended this place.

She said their vegetarian food

is amazing.

Mom,

hearing you're going up the mountain

really scared me.

I thought you were becoming a nun.

By the way,

why did you suddenly go vegetarian?

It's good for our health.

All right, I'm full.

Forecast says it'll rain tonight.

I need to head back

before driving down

becomes difficult.

Wait a second. Come with me.

Come.

Since driving is hard,

don't leave.

Stay here with me.

I can't, Mom.

I have work to do.

I have to get back.

Mom, what are you doing?

I brought your luggage.

I signed you up for fasting.

You have to stay with me

for a whole week.

(Three days ago)

Where are you going?

I have an errand.

It's so late.

Meng isn't back yet.

Instead of picking her up,

all you care about is yourself

and your own stuff.

Mom,

I'm going to see Dad.

I...

I just had a strange dream,

and it worried me.

What did you dream?

I dreamed Dad moved

onto a mountain alone,

living

in a square house.

The weird thing was,

neighboring houses

were totally identical.

I said we'd visit him,

but Dad rejected.

He said we could

visit him once a year.

(Master Xiuyuan said)

(our family)

(would go)

(to a scenic mountain.)

(I really don't know)

(if your dad will...)

Mom,

don't worry.

I'm probably overthinking.

I'll go see him.

Okay.

(Master,)

(I understand what you meant now.)

(Our family would visit a grave on the mountain.)

(What should I do?)

(I can't lose my husband.)

Did it work?

Lu Lizhen bought it.

Thanks to you,

our plan

could work so quickly.

Why did Mr. Tian suddenly

postpone the meeting?

Yu Meng is definitely behind this.

As long as we brainwash her mom

into focusing completely

on Yu Jianguo,

Yu Meng alone

can't do anything.

Aren't you afraid she'll get desperate

and tell Lu Lizhen the truth?

You've been

caring for Lu Lizhen.

Even if she finds out,

so what?

She has no strength or means.

Trust me.

Signing authority

will be ours soon.

By then...

We can finally leave,

together with Haoyu.

What is the Dao?

(15 days ago)

The Dao is the origin of the Chinese nation.

The foundation of Dao is primordial qi.

(Anti-Wrinkle and Anti-Aging)

It generates duality,

the two forces of yin and yang.

Duality generates the three realms,

representing Heaven, Earth, and Man.

Therefore,

the Dao produces one; one produces two;

two produces three; and three produces all things.

All things originate

from the primordial qi of the Dao.

(Four days ago)

Your finger?

Just a cut.

(How to pick locks with a hairpin) Master Xiuyuan said

fasting on the mountain,

not grave visiting,

would cure your dad.

Once he recovers,

everything will be fine.

Even if you convince Mr. Tian,

the other shareholders

might object.

Master also said

we must guard our minds

and make no reckless moves,

or it'll disrupt it all.

So you didn't

tell Mr. Tian any of that?

Mom,

why didn't you

do what I said?

Master told me to ignore you,

and never mention this

to Tian's wife.

Otherwise, your dad's condition will worsen.

Dad is sick,

and a doctor can help,

not some master.

Stop being so superstitious.

But the doctors haven't helped either.

I have to try something,

right?

Just treat it as an outing to unwind.

Stay with me for a few days, okay?

Sincerity brings blessings.

I believe a miracle will happen.

I really can't stay.

Mom,

open the door right now.

I have to attend

the shareholder meeting.

I have no time for this.

I know

you care about signing authority,

but is that really more important?

Why can't you try just once

for your dad?

Mom,

don't you get it?

Xiuyuan is a fraud!

He's not a fraud.

How could a fraud

be so accurate?

He knows so much about our family.

He got all my childhood stuff

perfectly right.

Spot on!

I can't believe this!

Mom!

Mom!

The candle fell on the rug!

It's on fire!

Open the door, Mom!

Let me out!

Mom!

Give it back to me!

Mom!

Have you completely lost your mind?

=The Vanishing Beauty= (Next Episode Preview)

Don't you think

Harry's background

sound familiar?

He's 20 years old

with a heart defect.

Lu Hui and Di Liren's child

was also born 20 years ago

with a heart defect.

What's more,

both had tetralogy of Fallot.

Mom, I'm back.

I heard

Harry call Lu Hui

Mom.

No need to come.

My friend helped me out.

♪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♪