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[Unexpected Falling]

[Episode 5]

I don't have much time.

So I don't want to waste it on meaningless things.

Okay.

[Ruan Zhenzhen]

[Identification card]

[Ruan Zhenzhen, Identification card]

[Loan Agreement] [Account name: Ruan Zhenzhen]

[Loan made on 21 November 2018]

[Valid from 28 August 2017 to 28 August 2037]

[Valid from 12 June 2014 to 12 June 2034]

Hey, Jiu.

I have something to discuss with you.

I noticed Ruan Zhenzhen has two ID cards.

One is a replacement.

Can you ask your boss and find out which card

was used by Xu Youning to sign the loan?

Okay.

Got it.

I didn't know Youning borrowed money.

I have less of an idea

where the money went.

If I knew where to find the money,

I'd definitely pay it back.

I wouldn't choose to go to court.

Well, Zhenzhen.

It's not that we don't trust you.

But everyone

is accusing Youning.

The words are harsh.

Youning's name is being smeared left and right.

Never mind your parents.

Never mind me, your aunt.

Let's focus on you.

You and Youning were married for a long time.

You two were deeply in love.

Are you okay with Youning getting slandered?

Zhenzhen.

You're still young.

And you're beautiful.

The future is still bright for you.

Listen to your aunt.

When it comes to money,

I hope you don't hold onto them too tightly.

Zhenzhen.

I was too harsh previously.

Don't take it to heart.

Mainly,

I felt bad for Youning.

I couldn't accept it.

I mean, a good kid like him is gone just like that...

I...

There, there.

Come on.

Hello, Mr. Gao.

Do you have time?

Yes.

Drop by the hotel.

We need to talk.

Right now?

Right now.

I'll wait for you at the hotel cafe.

Dad, Mom, Aunt.

I have something to do. I have to go.

We're not done talking, Zhenzhen.

Come on.

Sit down.

Look at her.

That is how a child without parents' guidance behaves.

Such terrible upbringing.

Take a seat.

Please enjoy.

Thanks.

You're welcome.

There's no need for that.

Su Wen had warned me beforehand.

She said you're temperamental

and that your remarks could kill.

She told me not to take it personally.

Expecting this, she's already apologized for it.

Why did you want to see me?

What is it?

Do you have two ID cards?

Two?

Did you get two ID cards made?

No.

I lost one before.

So I got it replaced.

When was that?

I think it was

two years ago.

2017.

Yes.

It was in 2017.

[Identification card] [Valid from 28 August 2017 to 28 August 2037]

Why did you suddenly ask?

Take a closer look.

[Ruan Zhenzhen]

What about it?

[Identification card]

[Valid from 12 June 2014 to 12 June 2034]

This is the card I previously lost.

Do you notice anything else?

[Ruan Zhenzhen]

No need to look.

The same identification

was used in all the documents.

It was the old one.

Are you sure you lost the old ID card

and that it wasn't Youning who took it?

And he was using it without your knowledge.

This finding can be submitted to the court in your defense.

Do you still trust your husband now?

Sorry.

I suddenly remembered I had something to do.

I need to go.

Miss.

Just cry if you want to.

Laugh if you want to.

Any person yearns for a carefree life.

Am I right?

There's no obstacle

that can't be overcome in life.

Just climb over it and then take a look back.

You will find that they were just jerks.

Right?

Stay positive.

Thank you, sir.

[Mr. Gao Jun]

Miss.

Where are we going?

Tianyi Securities Tower.

Sure thing.

[Xu Youning]

Hello?

Hello.

This is Ruan Zhenzhen.

Ruan Zhenzhen?

Mr. Youning's wife, right?

Are you free?

Can we meet?

Is there something you need from me?

Yes.

Alright.

Are you in the office?

Yes, I am.

Well then, let's meet at the cafe in the lobby.

Okay.

See you later.

See you.

Mrs. Xu.

Sorry.

I had something to finish up.

Hello.

Would you like to order anything?

Americano, please.

Alright.

Mrs. Xu, you suddenly asked to meet.

Is something up?

How long have you been seeing Xu Youning?

When did it start?

Mrs. Xu.

Don't you think you are asking a weird question?

How am I supposed to answer that?

Are you asking me when was it that Mr. Youning and I met?

You know what I'm asking.

What is this?

This is the watch Xu Youning ordered for you.

Yes.

It's true that I like this watch.

But what makes you think he ordered it for me?

Check the engraving.

Alright.

Even if

he did order this watch for me,

what about it?

Are you gifting it to me on his behalf?

I just want to know

when you two got together.

Got together?

We never "got together".

Then why did he get such an expensive watch

custom made for you?

How should I know?

I'm not the one gifting him a watch.

Right?

Mrs. Xu.

I understand how you must be feeling.

But I think you're making a big deal out of this.

Moreover, I swear there's nothing between Xu Youning and me.

Our relationship was purely business.

Anything else

was just casual flirting.

Besides, such behavior is common

in this industry.

Casual flirting?

What do you mean by "casual flirting"?

Okay, thanks.

You're welcome.

Casual flirting literally means what it says.

We're all adults.

A game played by adults.

There are only so many things

a man and a woman could do.

I don't get it.

Were you two lovers or not?

Lovers?

I don't think

a one-night stand equates to being lovers.

Besides, from what I know, I'm not the only fling

Xu Youning had.

You're his wife.

Didn't you suspect anything at all?

Every time he came home late, did you think

he was working overtime in the office?

Mrs. Xu.

It doesn't matter what you think of me.

I don't have any ill will towards you, really.

Anyway,

I heard you're in a debt lawsuit.

How is it going?

Mrs. Xu.

Seeing the way you are,

I really don't know what I should say.

But as women,

I think we should have a broad vision.

Don't just fixate on love and whatnot.

Aside from men, nothing else matters.

We women have many opportunities to prove our worth.

In life, in a professional career.

In many aspects.

There are countless possibilities.

Life is short.

Since we're given only one chance on this earth,

we should make the best of it.

I'm sorry.

I have a meeting later.

Let's end here for today.

Mrs. Xu.

I know you don't like me.

But considering...

Considering my long friendship with Mr. Youning,

if there's anything you need, you can come to me.

I'll do my best to help.

I mean it.

[Ruan Zhenzhen]

Hello.

The number you've dialed is switched off.

Sorry, the number you've dialed is switched off.

Who is it?

What are you doing here?

What's the matter?

Did something happen?

Don't just cry.

Tell me.

What's happened?

Xu Youning had an affair.

What affair?

With whom?

How did you know?

When did it happen?

Xu Youning had an affair.

Hello?

Su Wen.

Can you get in touch with Ruan Zhenzhen?

She's not at home.

And she's not answering her phone.

She's okay. Don't worry.

She's with me.

I'll talk to you later.

[Pay what you owe]

Zhenzhen, wipe your face.

I've always fully trusted Xu Youning.

Even when he left me with 40 million worth of debt,

I told myself

that it's not that he didn't tell me,

it's just that he didn't want me to worry

because he thought he could take care of it,

and he would never lie to me.

He would never.

He always treated me well.

He didn't mind that I had no parents.

He married me despite the disapproval from his family.

At the time,

that jerk at my company bullied me

and sexually harassed me.

He went and beat up the guy.

And he said I should quit the job and he'd look after me.

Who knew?

He really had been taking care of me after that.

Su Wen.

Do you know?

It was really hard for us back then.

After paying the rent,

we had

less than 500 left to spend.

Despite that,

he kept aside a portion

of his lunch money

to buy me a birthday cake.

I thought...

I really thought I was the luckiest person alive.

What did I do to deserve

such a simple and happy life?

You know me.

I'm bad-tempered

and stubborn.

I don't care if people like me.

How did I manage to meet a guy like Xu Youning?

He spoiled me and doted on me.

I didn't have to bother or worry about anything.

Until today,

that woman...

She told me

that my husband

did not only flirt with her

and that such things are common in their line of work.

Who is this woman?

She's just talking nonsense.

Who she is doesn't matter now.

Xu Youning is dead.

What you're bothered by right now is meaningless.

Why is it meaningless?

To me,

it's my romance

and my marriage.

The past 17 years of my life...

Does it even mean anything?

[Pay what you owe]

Are you done crying?

If not, you better let it all out now.

You know that I can't stay up late.

I won't be accompanying you after midnight.

I'm done crying.

Alright then.

Since you're done crying, let's turn it for the night.

It'll be a new day when the sun rises tomorrow.

She's all right now.

Don't worry too much.

The way she reacted yesterday really scared me.

The dual ID cards can be used as strong evidence in court.

I didn't think she'd react so strongly after finding out.

I wouldn't have told her otherwise.

You wouldn't be able to keep it secret for long.

No need to feel bad.

It's not your fault anyway.

Besides, the only thing on her mind right now

is that Xu Youning betrayed her.

Just take it slow.

So what is her attitude towards Xu Youning now?

It's been so long.

They're practically one entity.

It won't be that easy to sever ties.

Give her time.

Ms. Su, Mr. Xu wants to see you.

Okay.

That's all then. I have to go.

Okay. Bye.

Bye.

Mr. Attorney.

Are you sure you weren't too hard-handed?

Strong medicine is needed to cure serious ailments.

Watch her closely.

Make sure nothing happens to her.

Don't worry about it.

What's the matter?

I couldn't reach you on the phone.

I was a little worried, so I came to check up on you.

My phone is dead.

I'm fine.

Come in.

Have some water.

I've done the statement of defense.

Take a look.

Tell me if there's anything you want to be changed.

[Civil lawsuit statement of defense]

Thank you.

Sorry to trouble you, Mr. Gao.

About yesterday,

I'm very sorry. I didn't expect...

Mr. Gao.

Give me a minute.

Let me grab something.

I know that based on your rates, this is far from enough.

But it represents my thanks.

I hope you'll accept it.

What do you mean?

Nothing.

I'm just tired.

I want to take a break.

Take a break?

I want to live somewhere else temporarily

and go back to my hometown to clear my head.

If you leave now, what about the lawsuit?

I'll leave that to fate.

Leave it to fate?

That means you're admitting defeat.

It's 40 million worth of debt we're talking about here.

Ruan Zhenzhen.

Tell me the truth.

The money Xu Youning borrowed,

is it all with you?

You think so too?

That's the only plausible option.

Because otherwise, your decision is just

mind-boggling.

But it's no use for you to keep the 40 million.

Once you lose the lawsuit, if you don't repay the debt,

you won't be able to have vacations, take a flight or train.

You can't stay in star-rated hotels.

Even your children will not be allowed

to attend expensive private schools.

Of course.

That is if another man wants to marry you.

I'm not hiding the money.

Are you sure?

That makes things worse.

Once the case outcome is issued, you'll have to bear

40 million worth of debt.

Do you have any idea how much 40 million is?

This house.

It's about 90 square meters.

Based on the market price, it's likely worth 3 million.

It will be less when auctioned off.

Your car?

It'll fetch at most 60,000 in its condition.

Adding them up, it's only a 3 million plus.

So you'll still owe 37 million.

The creditors will not let you off the hook.

Even if they don't chase you for it, you still have

to clear the debt according to the law.

When you owe so much money, no company

would be willing to hire you.

Even if you manage to find a good job,

you'll get at most a million a year.

How many years will you need to pay off the debt?

That's enough.

Is it?

No.

It's far from enough.

With that huge debt,

you'll live your remaining days like a rat,

shunned by others, avoiding the light.

I heard you were brought up by your grandmother.

If she knew

how pathetic your life is from the netherworld,

what would she think?

Just shut up.

Am I wrong?

Which part is wrong?

That is the reality of how your life will be.

You owe 40 million.

Do you really expect to live a good life?

I will work and use my lifetime to pay it off.

Your lifetime?

Do you plan to die alone?

Ruan Zhenzhen.

Xu Youning has blocked every possible retreat.

You can't run away.

How could Ruan Zhenzhen do this?

Youning treated her so well.

For so many years,

he provided for her and took care of her.

In the end, he got himself an ungrateful wife.

Where is her conscience?

We could

sell this house.

Sell the house?

We came here because of our son.

Now he is gone.

What about we go back to our hometown?

That's where our family and friends are.

We'll have better support.

What do you think?

We haven't even paid off the debt.

How can we sell it?

A loan worth 40 million.

How can we get the money?

Our son was a capable breadwinner.

But that Ruan Zhenzhen sucked him dry.

Hello?

Did it go as planned?

Not really.

♪ I opened my eyes, but I'm unwilling to wake up ♪

♪ The dream you appeared in was like a shooting star ♪

♪ Out of reach, your ephemeral silhouette ♪

♪ I knew it was a trap ♪

♪ But I let the cold lie harden my heart ♪

♪ Believing it to be your selfless warning ♪

♪ I try so hard to prove ♪

♪ Holding your hand is my response ♪

♪ Only realizing after suffering ♪

♪ Happiness is in the past ♪

♪ The outcome is covered in mud ♪

♪ Forgive my stubbornness ♪

♪ The tears will never pretend to be calm ♪

♪ The familiar past scenario ♪

♪ The plot you weaved repeats itself again ♪

♪ Destroying my unattainable yearning ♪

♪ Whirling incessantly in my head ♪

♪ Giving up what is fair for you ♪

♪ To piece together the fragmented conviction ♪

♪ I listen with my heart ♪

♪ The night breeze strokes the wind chimes ♪

♪ Swaying, struggling to fly ♪

♪ Like a dragonfly with broken wings ♪

♪ Only then realizing, love is not a movie ♪

♪ You won't win by taking it too seriously ♪

♪ I will remember the promise I made to myself ♪

♪ My promise ♪