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 24=

Time flies. You're all grown up.

You can make your own

decisions now.

I'm not really needed.

I am grown up.

I can see things clearly

and tell right from wrong.

Dad,

I'm truly grateful

for everything

these years.

But some mistakes

can't be undone.

Stop now.

Don't let this go any further.

I did nothing wrong.

I built Jiali

with my own hands.

Taking the money I deserve

is only fair.

What about Mom?

Don't you fear implicating her?

I won't fail.

I won't wish you luck.

(Dad, Block)

Mom.

Sorry,

I got the wrong room.

I'm your mother.

Mom,

you scared me

half to death.

Are you okay?

Just kidding.

You little brat, really.

Mom,

so you're just

leaving for good?

I'm leaving in the next couple of days

to get settled in.

Fine.

Whatever you say.

Why pack all this?

Chinese supermarkets

overseas have them all.

They won't have everything I've got.

Let me tell you.

I can't stomach Western

fast food at all.

What

is this, then?

Moxa sticks.

For moxibustion.

Whenever you have

a fever, a headache,

or back pain,

just use moxa,

and you'll be fine.

Speaking of which,

I wanted to ask,

will my nursing license

work abroad?

You'd have to pass

their local nursing exam first.

But Mom,

we're going abroad.

Still be a nurse?

How about we open

a massage therapy clinic?

If you run it,

we'll have a whole chain.

Harry,

I can't do big business like that.

At most, I'd just open

a small clinic in the neighborhood.

And if things go well,

I'll hire help.

If not,

I'll run it myself.

I just close up shop at night.

On holidays,

I'll go to the beach,

find a lounge chair,

enjoy the sea breeze,

and soak up the sun.

Okay.

And I

will be right there

as your personal photographer.

Click, click, click,

taking shots of you. How's that?

Hearing that,

I'd better practice

some more poses.

But if they don't turn out well,

it's entirely your fault.

Yes, Ma'am.

I should dress plainly.

This looks nice.

(Meng,)

(I need to talk to you.)

(Can we meet sometime soon?)

(Of course.)

(From Lu Hui, To Di Liren)

Property management?

I'm the owner of Unit 3901.

Some unwanted large items

are left at our doorstep.

Please clear them away.

Sure, right away.

Sir, your package.

(From Yu Meng, To Di Liren)

Hello.

Can I help you?

Offices are closed.

Without a badge,

you need to apply

with the company rep

to get access.

(Di Liren, Chairman Four years ago, Jiangzhou)

(Proposal to Restructure Jiali and Establish Three Core Departments)

New product's sold out.

Ramp up production, now.

(Jiangzhou Business Leader)

(This chair is mine now.)

(And your seat as Chairman)

(is mine too.)

(Taking the money I deserve)

(is only fair.)

(What about Mom?)

(Don't you fear implicating her?)

(I want nothing of you)

(around me.)

(Pack up all your things)

(from the villa)

(and get out.)

(Never come back.)

(I won't lose.)

(I gave the chairman role)

(back to Yu Meng.)

(I won't wish you luck.)

(Now, Jiali)

(has nothing to do with me.)

(I have nothing left.)

Mr. Sun.

Mr. Di.

I've put up

some life tips

on the fridge.

Please remind Meng

to take a look.

Where are you heading?

Business trip.

It'll be a long one this time.

While I'm away,

look after Meng

for me please, Mr. Sun.

Sir, why?

This is a reward for spotting that fire

and putting it out.

Wait.

This is far too much...

Safety comes first.

If Meng knew

about the fire,

she would

reward you more.

She's valued

the family's health and safety

above everything else.

By the way,

over by the kitchen,

there's a wiring fault

that frequently sparks.

Property management came once,

but it's acting up again.

I asked them

to come again tomorrow.

Please supervise them

and make sure it's completely fixed.

Otherwise, it's too dangerous.

No problem.

Alright, I won't keep you.

(Lu Lizhen)

Mom,

Meng insists on divorcing me

and wants me out of here.

I'm leaving today.

I called to tell you.

Thank you for your care

all these years.

Mom.

Meng,

are you really getting a divorce?

I'm ready to let everything go

and start fresh.

Over the next few days,

I'll pack up his things

and send them away.

Today is the last time

he'll step foot in our home.

After this, he won't have

anything to do with us.

What's wrong, Mom?

Don't worry.

Even after the divorce,

I'll make sure

to live my life well

and run the company properly.

Look.

I've already started

preparing for a new company.

Scouting locations,

deciding on our business direction...

I got my hands full.

I am just happy for you.

My daughter

is finally free from the misery.

Come sit here.

You scared me.

I thought

you didn't support my divorce.

After your dad's serious illness,

I finally realized

nothing in life truly matters

except life and death.

Life is short, after all.

We should save our time

for what and who

truly deserves it.

By the way, Mom,

after the divorce,

let's go do

a photoshoot.

We can capture

the fresh start of my new life.

How's that?

Let's do traditional costumes.

I'm sick of modern shoots.

Sure.

Whether it's Hanfu, Tang suits,

or pleated skirts,

it's all up to you.

Alright, you must be tired.

Rest early.

It's fine. You go first.

I'll work for a bit longer.

Good night.

Good night.

Don't stay up too late.

Why so much smoke here?

Mom!

Why is it on fire?

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

Mom! Mom!

Mom!

Wake up, Mom!

It's all over.

Put out the fire!

Meng!

Meng!

- You can't go in! - Don't go in!

- It's dangerous! - Don't go in!

You can't go in!

- It's dangerous! Get back! - Come back!

Hurry, throw some water!

(Ambulance)

(Emergency)

Haoyu!

Haoyu!

Open your eyes and look at me!

Haoyu!

Haoyu!

♪Neon lights twist into a knot♪

♪I rest in the ruins of defeat♪

(ICU)

♪I fall into the abyss♪

♪Shadows torn apart by moonlight♪

♪Shards can't piece together tomorrow♪

♪You set gentle traps♪

Where's Haoyu?

You're awake.

Haoyu...

Haoyu...

Ms. Hui,

he just had surgery

and is out of danger.

But no visitors yet.

It was all to save you!

That's why Haoyu got burned like this.

Why are you completely fine

while my son got burned so badly?

I'm sorry...

Did you see his injuries?

Did you smell his flesh

charred from the fire?

The one lying in there right now

should be you!

You!

Why did you drag him into this

in the first place?

Why?

We were supposed

to go abroad

and start a new life!

Why did this have to happen

right now?

Why?

Why?

♪Cigarette glows like an epitaph♪

♪The footnotes you left♪

♪Are all plagiarized♪

♪A stranger in the mirror♪

♪Gaze colder than a blade♪

My poor boy...

He just stepped out for a bit.

How did he end up

like this?

♪I finally see your silhouette♪

♪Just an empty shell♪

I thought

I'd finally made it to the good life.

God, why are you so blind?

Even if my life is worthless,

did you really have to torment me like this?

♪For the part you owe me♪

♪I'll make you pay double♪

Doctor,

which ward is Fang Haoyu in?

Family, sign at the desk.

Okay.

I'm Fang Haoyu's dad.

Which ward is he in?

Let me see him.

He has full-body burns

with airway damage.

He's still in a coma

and needs to be kept in isolation

in a sterile ward.

I'm sorry.

His guardian requested

no visitors at all.

Will his face be permanently scarred?

It's too early

to say right now.

Our top priority now

is infection control.

It's my fault.

I did this to him.

(Inpatient Building)

Bear with it. It might hurt a bit.

It must have been him.

Your gardener, Mr. Sun, set the fire.

He owed a fortune to loan sharks

and couldn't repay.

So he took a risk,

using your bad wiring

to set a fire, put it out,

and claim credit

for a reward to clear his debts.

But the fire got out of control.

Scared out of his wits,

he turned himself in.

It had to be him. It was Di Liren!

How could there be

such a coincidence?

Right after he left,

the fire started.

After investigating the scene,

it was really Mr. Sun who set it.

The testimonies all match up.

Knowing

how meticulous Di Liren is,

he wouldn't have left

any substantial evidence.

At most, just verbal inducement.

Can't pin it on him.

What's wrong?

He's planned

a murder twice now.

people around me

can't be this lucky every time.

I've figured it out.

I know what to do.

We need to gather evidence.

I can't let him

hurt anyone close to me.

Keep him calm.

Get him to agree to divorce.

Everything else

can wait.

You're giving up?

I'm not giving up.

I need to ensure

those around me are safe

and can't be used by him.

I'll settle it

with him when the divorce

is finalized.

All right.

I understand.

Di Liren is targeting you

because he wants

Jiali's shares.

As long as you're willing

to transfer your shares,

I'm confident I can get him to sign.

Jinghua is on the right track now,

and Ding and the others got their bonuses.

Nothing is holding me back.

And after all these years, Jiali

has been hollowed out by Di Liren.

Instead of endlessly

filling this bottomless pit,

I'd rather take Haomeng

and start over.

But Jiali

is my parents' life's work.

I need to discuss it with my mom

after she wakes up.

But Harry transferred

the funds under your name.

Does Di Liren have money

to buy back the shares?

He does.

Weng Yue told me before

that Han Guang went to prison,

but his overseas

fixed assets

have been heavily liquidated lately.

Tell me. Who else could it be

besides him?

So Di Liren

has been preparing for a share buyback.

Alright.

I'll settle the divorce

with Di Liren's lawyer

as soon as possible.

Okay.

It's almost dawn.

I'll buy coffee and breakfast.

Mom.

You're awake, Mom.

If he wants Jiali's shares,

just give them to him.

I heard it all?

They're bent

on devouring our family.

Di Liren targeted you,

and Lu Hui targeted your dad.

Your dad lost his mind

and actually wired Lu Hui money.

I only found out recently.

It made me so furious

that I...

Never mind. Forget it.

Dad wired money to Lu Hui?

Why did Lu Hui never mention it?

Forget it.

Those two

are ruthless.

When backed into a corner,

the one with more to lose

should give way first.

Meng,

thank you so much.

You come all the way

just to handle the handover.

You're sure you don't need me

to mail the things

from your office?

No need.

Throw them away.

Okay.

I'll go upstairs then.

Take care getting back.

Thank you.

I already told you.

I'm looking

for Di Liren, the Chairman

of Jiali Cosmetics!

Let me up right now!

Sir,

it's building policy.

You'll need an employee badge

or an invitation code to go up.

Fine, Di Liren will fill you in.

I'm so sorry.

Ms. Yu, right?

Hello.

We're from Wuyou Moving Company.

Glad to be of service.

Dodging me, huh?

Just you wait.

You too!

Look into this person.

How's your hand?

Mr. Sun really lost his mind.

He actually did such a thing!

Did Mr. Sun lose his mind,

or are you just that sly?

You used others to do your dirty work.

You're truly vicious.

I don't get it.

Mr. Sun broke the law

and committed arson.

He's already been charged,

facing at least

three years in prison.

Mr. Sun set the fire.

No doubt.

He's going to prison.

It's set in stone.

You're set in stone too.

Don't rush.

Your turn is coming.

The fire really

had nothing to do with me.

Even if you suspect me

and hate me,

I never wanted to divorce you.

This is the divorce agreement

drafted by our lawyers.

First,

I'll transfer all my shares

at Jiali to you.

You'll buy at market price.

Second,

you can buy the penthouse you're in

at a discount.

(Yu Meng)

(Di Liren)

Third,

I hope you will never

bother me again.

For work handover,

have Zhang Tao contact me.

Seeing you makes me nauseous.

Meng.

What?

Any objections

to the terms?

No.

If there's anything

you need from me in the future,

you can always come to me.

Yong,

let's meet.

Congratulations.

Once you get the divorce certificate,

you'll be truly free.

How thoughtful of you, Mr. Jiao.

These flowers

aren't pay-to-view, are they?

These are a gift for you.

Here's to a brand-new life.

Thanks.

Over here.

Come on.

Come over here.

Come sit down.

Attaboy.

Sit here.

How is it?

Nice place, huh?

There you go.

Isn't there a trash can down there?

Trash cans are for other things.

Come on.

Back when we were punks

in Xiaocheng,

you weren't this picky.

Still as vulgar as ever.

These years,

I've given you so much money.

Where did it all go?

Bought specially to see you.

A renowned brand.

Just to see me,

you dressed all fancy.

Out of cash again?

You know.

If I weren't out of cash,

I wouldn't be

disturbing you, Mr. Busy.

But I don't

want to give you money now.

I gave you all that money.

You gambled it away.

I won't support a gambling addict.

What gambling addict?

I see your mouth

is still as foul and sharp as ever.

Listen up.

You need

to keep me happy.

Or my mouth

is going to start running.

I could go find your trophy wife,

or find your former wife,

to have a talk.

I'm getting divorced.

Say whatever you want.

All right.

Then I'll go talk to Lu Hui.

We can talk

about how her father, Lu Zhiming, died.

Wasn't it a car accident?

Is there more to the story?

Playing dumb with me, are you?

You don't know

how her dad died?

I'll keep it simple.

Pay up on time,

and you will be fine.

Otherwise,

I'll make your life a living nightmare.

Acting like you don't know...

(Interbank Collection and Acceptance Receipt, Third Copy)

(Xiaocheng, 21 years ago)

I'm so disappointed in you.

I paid for your education

and trained you

to manage my factory.

And you repay my trust

by embezzling factory funds?

Sorry, Mr. Lu.

I know I was wrong.

I lent the money to a friend.

I thought

the money was sitting here,

so lending it for a few days

to earn some interest

would be fine.

Please give me a chance.

Don't call the police.

Let me make it right.

I beg you!

Deduct it from my salary.

I won't sleep. I won't rest.

I'll work overtime to pay it back!

I'm the only one who knows

about your embezzlement.

Get

the money back this week.

Consider it

a loan from me.

Thank you, Mr. Lu.

Get up.

I watched you

grow up.

I know you're a good kid,

but you're too clever for your own good.

Money

should be earned

honestly.

Earn it honestly?

We lost

all the company money

in those investments.

(Young Peng Cheng)

How am I supposed

to earn that money honestly

to square things up this week?

If they go to the police,

we'll end up in prison.

Is there a solution?

Are you sure no cameras?

If we're caught on camera,

we're both finished.

Don't worry.

When I deliver goods,

I always take this alley.

Hold tight.

We didn't kill him, did we?

I only wanted

to scare him with the car,

just to make him hand over

the IOU.

I never meant to kill anyone!

What now?

Think...

Think of a solution!

Think of something! What now?

Calm down. Calm down!

Stop panicking.

Find the IOU first.

Right, the IOU.

Is it this one?

(IOU)

Yes.

Great!

He's alive!

He's alive!

Call...

Call an ambulance.

He's lost so much blood.

Do you think

he'll last until the ambulance comes?

Or do you want to turn yourself in

and get hauled off by the cops?

(Harry is out of danger)

(and moved to a regular ward.)

(Keep Quiet)

Let me see Haoyu.

Are you worthy?

I'm his father.

He doesn't want to see you.

He's just upset

that I didn't visit these days.

Let me explain.

I said he doesn't want to see you!

Get lost!

What are you doing?

Haoyu is my son, too.

I care about him!

You care?

When he ran into that fire,

where were you?

Checking whether Yu Meng was dead?

What are you saying?

You set that fire at the Yus', right?

Okay, I'll let Wang know.

Get out.

Get out!

Are you insane?

I know you're upset,

but if Hao Yu hears you

say that, what's he going to think?

Save your lies

for someone else!

Di Liren,

it's been over 20 years.

When you lie,

I can tell instantly.

Why should my son suffer

for your sins?

Get out of here!

I don't want to see you again!

My sins?

I told you

to keep an eye on him

and keep him away from Yu Meng!

Did you do that?

I warned you

just two days ago.

If you had cared more,

Haoyu wouldn't be suffering!

It's on me. I knew

you were only after

shares and power.

I foolishly thought

you'd never

hurt your own flesh and blood.

I knew

you'd lost your mind,

yet not taking our son away.

Get out of here!

If you dare take

another step into this room,

I'll take you down with me!

Get out!

Get lost!

=The Vanishing Beauty= (Next Episode Preview)

Don't come anymore.

This is also

for your sake.

Once Meng looks into that money,

you'll surely be dragged down.

And now,

this favor

is enough for her to let you go for good.

This time,

I will protect you.

Kang Long took new patents

and the core team

to join Yu Meng's team.

(Resume)

The company has suffered massive losses

in talent, technology, and funds.

I want to know the solution

the Legal Department proposed.

We recommend

a lawsuit against Yu Meng,

suing her

for premeditated harm to the company.

How is the divorce gift?

Do you like it?

♪Old dreams have faded in color♪

♪A lonely heart torn in conflict♪

♪The love that stumbled along♪

♪Was just a quiet release♪

♪I write the future into a song, honoring the brave with no regrets♪

♪Turning all losses into the passion of this moment♪

♪I write the future into a song, for the me who never walks away♪

♪Forging all weaknesses into sharp, bold colors♪

♪In this life, I follow only my own choice♪

♪The chilled night has lost its color♪

♪No need to echo those who drifted apart♪

♪No longer proving my worth to anyone♪

♪The answer has long been etched in my silhouette♪

♪I write the future into a song, for the me who never walks away♪

♪Paving every twist and turn into a path forward♪

♪The ending of this life will be set by me♪