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♫ In the dark, I closed my eyes ♫

♫ Listening to my heart yelling ♫

♫ I turned around and returned to this world ♫

♫ In the ruins, I opened my eyes ♫

♫ Feeling the hot waves and fire ♫

♫ I rushed ahead against the wind ♫

♫ Between life and death ♫

♫ Even when it all ♫

♫ Is not what it was ♫

♫ I'm still deeply in love with this world ♫

♫ There's a light illuminating ♫

♫ This lonely heart ♫

♫ Through the raging flames ♫

♫ When I could only remember ♫

♫ A strange and blurred sky ♫

♫ I'm still deeply in love with this world ♫

♫ Your light illuminates me ♫

♫ So, I won't flinch for a second ♫

♫ Conquer the raging flames ♫

[A Date with the Future] ♫ All along ♫

[Episode 22] [I Got Blocked by Xu Lai]

Let me make it official.

I'm dating Xu Lai.

From now on,

you can call her Mrs. Jin.

Mrs. Jin.

Mrs. Jin.

We have a sister-in-law now.

Our boss has a girlfriend.

Attention!

Left-face!

Forward march!

Han Fang, I'm talking to you.

I'm listening.

I made up with Jin Shichuan.

How long will it last?

You think everyone is like you.

We have agreed

this time we'll never break up again.

Do you really think he's the one?

Of course!

I'll marry no one but Jin Shichuan.

And he told me in person

I'm his family.

Family.

Anyway,

this is my ultimate goal in pursuing him.

Hello?

Alright. I'll be right there.

I have some work to do. I'm leaving.

Talk next time.

You must have heard it all.

As your buddy, I actually wanted to…

Han Fang,

I don't want to say anything right now.

You set all this up?

From now on, this will be our secret base.

[Xu Lai's Cabin]

Mr. Han,

Mr. Huo hasn't come yet?

Not yet.

You go ahead with your work.

Hello, Xu Lai.

Huo has been out of sorts these days.

He hasn't come to work, and his phone is off.

I can't reach him.

I got it.

The phone you are calling is powered off.

The phone you are calling is powered off.

Huo.

Hello.

You finally answered my call.

I was on a mission just now and couldn't check my phone.

Do you need me?

I'm outside Huo's house.

He hasn't been answering his phone, and I'm worried.

I wanted to ask you to come with me, but you didn't answer,

so I came alone.

Do you need me to go there?

No need. You've been busy all day.

I'll wait a little longer.

If he doesn't come back, I'll go home.

Be careful, and let me know when you get home.

Today I saw a beautiful skirt while shopping.

It has tassels on it.

Really?

What would you like to drink today?

Up to you.

As usual.

Does my ring look good?

It looks great.

Shishi, isn't that your boyfriend?

Why is he drinking alone there?

Did you guys have a fight?

Let him drink if he wants. What's it got to do with me?

[Han Fang]

What's the matter?

Have you seen Huo Yanzong these days?

I can't reach him, and I'm looking for him everywhere.

Why are you calling me?

I have nothing to do with him.

Alright, cheers.

Why aren't you drinking?

Mr. Huo,

are you alright?

Do you need someone to take you home?

Mr. Huo, are you okay?

Leave him to me.

Pretending not to care when you're clearly worried.

Why do I always find you drunk?

Are you an alcoholic?

Huo Yanzong, wake up.

Get up.

Huo Yanzong, wake up.

Get up.

Why are you here?

I'd like to know too.

At this time,

I should be drinking and having fun with my friends.

Instead, I have to take a drunkard home.

You think I want to?

Just leave me on the curbside,

and I'll take a cab home myself.

No way. You're my official boyfriend now.

If you embarrass yourself, I'll lose face too.

Just sit here quietly.

You'll be home soon.

Huo, where have you been?

Everyone's worried about you.

Give me a call back.

What's wrong now?

Got dumped again?

The CEO of Yunkai Group is having unrequited feelings for someone.

How ridiculous.

You're just leaving without even a thank you?

Thank you for taking me home.

That's it?

You really are heartless.

I shouldn't have wasted my time on you.

Why do you treat me badly first and then turn extremely nice to me?

I'm sorry.

Sorry for what?

Hurry back. Drive safely.

Why are you here?

Why are you dressed so differently today?

This doesn't feel like you.

How's it going on your end?

On my end?

You're referring to Huo Yanzong.

He's with Yu Shishi.

Their relationship seems to be going well.

So I was overthinking.

But now, I can finally rest assured.

That's good.

Did you get jealous because I went to Huo Yanzong's house

late at night?

No.

- That was why you were waiting for me here. - No.

- You did. - No.

You obviously did.

Let's hug for a while.

You must be very tired, right?

I've been on assignments all day.

I'm a little exhausted.

I need you

to replenish my energy.

Since you need energy,

I'll fill you up fully.

I'm going home?

I'm leaving.

I'm really leaving.

Go back.

Be safe.

Very handsome.

At this moment, I'm looking at Jin Shichuan's back

and feeling bittersweet.

It's hard to see him so tired,

but I'm happy that he was thinking of me even at that time

and came to see me specifically.

Perhaps this is his tender side.

The tenderness of a tough man is particularly touching.

Seeing his figure receding from view,

my heart

melts into the gentle darkness.

What's wrong with that man?

He kissed me and just ran away.

Could it be that?

Could it be that he's shy

and waiting for me to take the initiative?

How many times have you taken the initiative?

You are a celebrity.

Can't you maintain some level of distance and aloofness?

What's wrong with being a celebrity?

Isn't a female celebrity a woman?

A female celebrity's happiness depends on her own efforts.

Fine, as long as you're happy.

Why are you here? Is there something wrong?

Yes.

I sense you're thinking of me.

You're pressing on my file.

That, uh.

Do you have any explanation for what happened last time?

What happened last time?

You can't forget that quickly.

That day.

At your doorstep.

You kissed me.

That one had a reason.

You don't overthink it.

Mr. Huo,

Don't you think some of your actions

are inappropriate between friends?

Of course.

I can understand.

After all, how many men can resist

a woman like me?

Don't worry. I'm one of them.

Anyway, I want a reasonable explanation.

Do you want to hear the truth?

Of course.

I used you.

Used for what?

You don't need to know that.

I admit I was abrupt at that time.

But please don't expect anything more than friendship between us.

Huo Yanzong,

you bastard.

Shishi.

Huo Yanzong said he was using me.

What exactly was he using me for?

Ask him. Why are you asking me?

How could you not know when you're with him every day?

Are you going to tell me or not?

I'll tell you.

I am very loyal to my buddies.

I never betray them.

I won't tell you even if you kill me.

What are you doing?

Mr. Han,

you know you have a reputation for being flirtatious, right?

If I scream now,

what would people who see this scene think?

Besides, there are surveillance cameras everywhere here.

Help…

I'll say it.

Huo used you to make Xu Lai feel at ease

and continuously stay by her side as a friend.

Is it true?

The missing person appears!

I'd been so busy with work,

and I wanted to take a break,

so I turned off my phone and just saw your messages.

You really should take a break.

By the way, didn't you want to meet up and chat with me?

What did you want to chat with me?

Nothing. I just wanted to show some concern to you.

You can still show concern now.

Are you free tonight? How about having dinner together?

Bring Jin Shichuan with you.

I'll bring Yu Shishi.

Sounds good.

You pick the place and let me know.

Alright.

Bye.

You haven't said a word the whole way.

Did Huo Yanzong make you angry?

Don't mention that jerk.

Your expression.

Fine, I won't mention him.

Don't get angry because of a jerk.

Getting angry easily causes wrinkles.

I got wrinkles.

It's not worth it

for that bad man.

But Shishi, what exactly made you

so unhappy?

I've always been put on a pedestal

by others,

and have never been treated like that before.

I'm telling you.

In his eyes, I am a supporting role.

Let him dream.

Anyway, I won't see him again.

I'll never answer his calls again.

You will never answer his calls.

[Huo Yanzong] Huo Yanzong's call. Do you want to answer?

Or should I just hang up for you?

Three, two, one.

Don't.

I think he's calling

to apologize to me.

Hello.

Hello.

Hello, what's up?

Hello.

Let's have dinner together tonight.

I'll send you the restaurant's address.

I have no appetite.

Then you don't have to eat. Just sit next to me.

Huo Yanzong, is this how you apologize?

Who said I was going to apologize?

It will not be only the two of us.

Jin Shichuan and Xu Lai will be there too.

Then I'm not going. I'm not available.

You have to go.

You can't refuse.

Huo Yanzong, who do you think I am?

A personal assistant? Available 24/7?

I said I'm not available.

Are you deaf or blind?

When I'm working, I'm acting.

When I'm not working, you still want me to act.

Let whoever wants to do it do it, except for me.

No.

I have to go.

If I don't go,

how will he know who the real leading lady is?

I'm already here.

Then just come in.

I've sent the room number to your phone.

Alright.

I thought you said you didn't have time?

As the leading lady, how can I not show up?

Besides, as such a dedicated actress,

since I promised to help you,

I would definitely help you finish this show.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

You are here.

Yanzong insisted that I wear this dress today,

saying that I look the best in it.

That's why we're a little late.

It's okay. Please sit down.

When did I ever buy a dress for you?

It was for authenticity.

This dress does look nice.

Huo's taste has improved since he started dating.

Everyone is here. Can we order now?

- You like… - Sweet and sour ribs.

Dry-fried green beans and a fish dish.

Braised. I remember Xu Lai likes it.

Right.

None of the dishes you ordered are my favorites.

Reorder.

Here you are,

Shishi.

Yanzong doesn't even know what I like to eat.

I don't know much about your favorite food either.

But,

if you tell me, I'll remember.

Really?

I like Kung Pao Chicken.

Spicy or not spicy?

Of course spicy. The spicier the better.

What else?

And sliced beef in chili oil.

You could make it more obvious,

so we won't have to keep acting.

Okay?

Cucumber salad with vinegar.

Please add extra vinegar. The sourer the better.

Alright.

Xu Lai's favorite part of the fish is the eye.

Xu Lai, let me toast to you.

Alright.

Oh my, I'm sorry.

It's alright.

Let me take you to the restroom to clean up.

It's fine. I'll just wipe it off.

No. Let's go. I'll take you to clean up.

There are some things that need to be made clear.

I thought I would be disabled before,

so I gave her up.

Now I'm fully recovered.

I won't let go again.

Xu Lai is very important to me.

I won't give her up.

Sometimes I don't know if you're genuinely naive or just pretending.

What do you mean?

Well.

You never even noticed Huo Yanzong.

How could you notice his feelings for you?

It's such a waste of that bastard's effort.

And making me

act with him in front of you.

Acting?

What do you mean?

To tell you the truth,

my relationship with Huo Yanzong is fake.

The purpose is to prevent you from being suspicious.

Then he can continue staying by your side openly.

Is everything you're saying true?

If you don't believe me, you can ask him directly.

Since you already know,

Xu Lai,

please don't be friends with him anymore.

You may not be tired of watching, but I'm really tired of acting.

You left halfway through the meal.

Were you unhappy?

Or did something happen?

Just now, Yu Shishi told me in the restroom

that her relationship with Huo was fake.

They've been acting the whole time.

You know it now.

You knew from the start.

Huo Yanzong visited me at the hospital,

and he told me that.

Why didn't you tell me?

When did he go and what else did he say?

When we were on the outs,

he came to see me

and told me

about his fake relationship with Yu Shishi.

I could see that his feelings for you were very deep.

At that time,

I thought my leg wouldn't heal

and that I couldn't protect you forever.

Maybe he…

Maybe…

Maybe what?

Maybe he could take care of you instead of me.

Are you kidding me?

So the day we broke up at the hospital,

you asked him to come?

So even you were lying to me.

Both of you.

One is the person I care about the most,

and the other is my most trusted friend.

Yet you treat me like a fool.

I didn't want to deceive you.

Listen to my explanation. It's because…

Jin Shichuan,

aren't you being too self-righteous?

You knew how I felt about you at the time,

yet you were trying to give me to another man.

Have you ever respected me?

I've always respected you.

Just listen to my explanation first.

Do you know

how sad I was when you acted indifferently

to hide your leg injury?

But because I liked you,

I took the initiative to reconcile with you.

Because I could understand

you did that to protect me.

But your attempt to give me to Huo Yanzong

and lying to me together with him

is something I can't understand or accept.

I do like you a lot.

But that doesn't mean my love is humble.

And I won't allow you to belittle it.

Xu Lai.

Let go.

Let go.

Let go.

Yu Shishi,

did you say something to Xu Lai?

Why did she just leave

without even saying goodbye after you two went to the restroom?

Yu Shishi.

I really like the feeling of you chasing after me.

I'm asking you. What did you tell her?

I told her everything.

Told her what?

I told her that our relationship is fake.

You did all this for her.

Why did you do this?

Because I can't stand seeing you acting like an idiot anymore.

You've done so much for her silently,

but she never pays attention to you.

And I don't want to keep pretending with you.

Because this story was destined to be unfinished

from the beginning.

Can't you see Xu Lai's feelings

for Jin Shichuan?

Huo Yanzong, there's no possibility between you two.

I advise you to give up soon.

I'm helping you.

I don't need your help.

You just need to play your part well.

Fine.

From now on,

I won't pretend anymore.

Because I've fallen for you

for real.

It's absurd.

Huo Yanzong, listen carefully.

Since I have taken a liking to you,

I'll take care of this matter for you till the end.

♫ Pretending to be strong in front of others ♫

♫ How do I get over it when alone? ♫

Don't follow me anymore.

Listen to my explanation first.

At that time, I really thought my leg wouldn't heal.

I didn't want to hold you back,

but I couldn't just let you go.

I know I didn't handle it well.

I'm sorry, first of all.

I don't accept a late apology. Just go.

Don't follow me anymore.

I've been following you before.

Now you can taste how it feels.

♫ Do the wounds from the past still ache dully? ♫

♫ Those insincere words we said ♫

♫ We'd often bite our ears as punishment ♫

♫ Tears are the delayed answer to love ♫

♫ I want to ask if you've really let it go ♫

♫ If time rewind, will the answer be the same? ♫

♫ We still have feelings for each other ♫

♫ Each of us retreats in our own way ♫

♫ It's my fault for missing you so many times ♫

♫ Is it too late? ♫

[Blocked]

Sir, what's wrong?

I have something to discuss with you.

You say it.

Something happened.

What happened?

I got blocked by Xu Lai.

What?

What should we do?

Lu Fangqi,

isn't it up to Mr. Jin

to placate Xu Lai?

Yeah. What advice

can inexperienced bachelors like us give him?

I don't want to bother you guys.

But the key is that if we don't soothe her,

Mr. Jin's mood will be bad, and we'll be the ones suffering.

That's true.

Makes sense.

Sir.

Please come sit.

Sit.

They all know.

Shouldn't…

they know?

Sir, sit.

You're here. Why don't you sit down and listen to our advice?

Two heads are better than one.

With our wits combined, we will surely come up with an idea.

That's right.

Hurry up and share the ideas

you just thought of.

Flowers.

Roses.

999 roses.

Sir, listen to me.

Prepare a big surprise for her.

Treat her to a whole roasted suckling pig.

Sit.

It's not going to work on her. Any better ideas?

Right, Lei is married.

We should let him speak.

Right.

Let him speak.

Well,

I don't have any experience either.

My wife

is very obedient to me.

Come on.

It's a waste.

How about

watching a horror movie?

When Xu Lai gets scared

and jumps into Mr. Jin's embrace, he'll kiss her.

This should work.

This is a good idea.

Right.

I have a winning trick now.

Look at this.

Romantically-clueless men's ways to delight their girlfriends.

W-W-What is this?

Funny.

Well…

Well…

Do you think I'm that kind of person?

Do you think I'm that childish?

Well…

None is reliable.

Wait. Sir.

Isn't this pretty good?

I thought about it all night.

It is justified for you to be angry,

and it is right not to forgive me.

I don't ask for your forgiveness.

I just hope you can give me

a chance to reform.

One chance.

Excuse me.

Excuse me, excuse me.

Don't push.

I'm rushing to work. Sorry.

Sorry.

Sorry.

What kind of person is that?

It's okay. I got you.

Don't touch me.

Let me help you with your bag.

No, thanks.

Take my arm.

Don't touch me.

Lean on me.

Don't bother.

Let go.

It's crowded. I have to.

Excuse me.

I need to get off.

Excuse me.

What poor manners.

Why are you here?

I'm going home.

What a coincidence.

Yes, such a coincidence.

Take it off then.

Everyone, take them all off.

Take them all off.

It's really hot.

Mrs. Jin, do you want…?

Shut up.

Get off the bus.

You're not getting off?

Get off.

Yes!

I won't get off then. I'll stay here with you.

♫ Light in the flames ♫

♫ Time settles down ♫

♫ Guiding me slowly ♫

♫ Wanting to confide ♫

♫ Protecting faith ♫

♫ Steadfastly by your side ♫

♫ I wish to become light ♫

♫ Illuminating your path ♫

♫ Crossing the thorny road ♫

♫ Looking for your tracks ♫

♫ I wish to become light ♫

♫ Breaking into your heart♫

♫ I'm charging at you fearlessly ♫

♫ Through the crowd ♫

♫ The light in your eyes ♫

♫ Fixed the time ♫

♫ Guiding me slowly ♫

♫ I want to confide in you ♫

♫ I want to be your guardian ♫

♫ I will always be by your side ♫

♫ I wish to become light ♫

♫ Illuminating your path ♫

♫ Crossing the thorny road ♫

♫ Looking for your tracks ♫

♫ You are the most burning light ♫

♫ In my life ♫

♫ I'm searching for you as the years pass ♫

♫ Running towards you ♫

♫ Without hesitation ♫