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♫ The wind blew across the crowded street ♫

♫ Lemon goes with coffee ♫

♫ We have a rapport, flustered ♫

♫ In the pouring rain ♫

♫ I start to refresh my memory ♫

♫ Your eyes are as clear ♫

♫ As the sky ♫

♫ As time goes by ♫

♫ For you, for you ♫

♫ As I feel the warmth in your palms ♫

♫ For you, for you ♫

♫ Parallel kite strings take a turn ♫

♫ Shining brightly ♫

♫ As I'm touched ♫

♫ For you, for you ♫

♫ As I see your beautiful face ♫

♫ For you, for you ♫

♫ I'll realize all your dreams ♫

♫ You are the one for me ♫

♫ Whether in the clouds or the bottom of the sea ♫

♫ I will only run towards you ♫

♫ In a changing world ♫

♫ All I want is you ♫

♫ Tides surge toward the island ♫

♫ I firmly walk towards you ♫

♫ Even if the moon sets and the stars move ♫

♫ You are my only one, my love ♫

♫ You are my only one, my love ♫

♫ Life is inlaid with a rainbow of happiness ♫

♫ Staging the most beautiful reunion ♫

[Episode 4]

Xiaoning, come on.

Hurry, let's eat.

Okay.

Mr. Ji.

What happened to your neck?

Do you have a girlfriend now?

My cat did it.

They say single men keeping cats

is almost like having a partner.

Let's eat.

[Lifestyle]

♫ The wind blew across the crowded street ♫

♫ Lemon goes with coffee. We have a rapport, flustered ♫

♫ We continue the warm moments of the past ♫

Which kind of chopsticks should we buy?

Which kind are you used to?

Anything is fine.

Then let's use the bamboo ones.

They are eco-friendly,

lighter, and better at heat-insulating compared to metal ones.

And they don't have the polymer chemical agents found in plastic.

Okay.

♫ Shining brightly ♫

It turns out career elites have a husbandly side.

♫ As I feel the warmth in your palms, I fall for you ♫

♫ Capturing all happiness for you ♫

♫ And making it into an everlasting song ♫

Just stop up in the front.

I'll walk over by myself.

I mean, the two of us

worked in the same office building before, right?

I think it's better to keep a low profile.

After all, everyone knows each other.

Why is that?

Because our being together came as a bit of a surprise.

I haven't thought about how to tell them yet.

Give me a little more time.

As you wish;

Right, I checked the almanac.

The next three days are all good for getting married.

Then let's go this afternoon.

Okay, okay.

Jing, good morning.

What's wrong? Did something happen?

It's almost certain who will get the manager's position.

I heard the bank president's schedule for this morning

includes meeting with the next manager.

What?

Then why is Jing here?

It's not Jing,

nor is it Zhao.

Who else in our bank

is more experienced and suitable than the two of them?

It's not anyone from our division.

I hear it's someone airborne.

They're talking inside right now.

Who is it?

It can't be Mr. Xing from Division Two, can it?

Don't. Don't say that.

Working under Jiang is tolerable.

At most, it's Dairui's version of Coventry.

But if we end up with Xing,

that's Bermuda, not a trace of life left.

Yes, indeed.

Dear colleagues.

Everyone's here, come on.

I'm inviting you all for some fruit.

I got up early today

and picked them from the orchard.

Knock yourselves out.

- Go ahead. - Thank you.

Zhao, come on, have some fruit.

Thank you, Mr. Xing.

Ms. Rao, hi.

Come on, have some fruit.

That's very kind of you, Mr. Xing.

Coming early in the morning to bring warmth to the Development Department Division One.

Thank you.

But I think Mr. Xing's

coming here in such haste

isn't just for delivering fruit,

but rather seems to come to see

if anyone from Division One has been called in for a talk by the Bank President.

But as you wish, everyone's here.

Ms. Rao, you're sometimes overly concerned.

The President is discussing the candidates for the Division One manager.

What's that got to do with Division Two?

Besides, Mr. Xing is a decent person.

How could he interfere in other's affairs?

Overreaching

can easily strain one's back.

If you ask me,

no wonder Division One's performance is so lame.

Both veterans are not striving for progress

and handing over their positions to others.

How can you count on the subordinates

to achieve some results?

If you ask me,

Division One

might as well merge with Division Two.

Mr. Xing.

Remember to take your trash with you after eating.

I will. I will.

- Xing. - President.

- President. - I know you have the drive.

But you have to leave some opportunities for other personnel in the bank.

Who else is suitable in Division One?

Is there anyone more suitable than me?

What about the younger generation?

Zhao, do you want me to smash it?

Go ahead.

Maybe not. You know,

I just don't get it.

Can't our organization find anyone to hire?

Do we really have to pick a wet-behind-the-ears kid to be the manager?

Internal Control Compliance Department?

What else can they do besides auditing?

Zhao, how do you feel?

I feel it's unfair for you.

You've worked so diligently for so many years.

It ought to be Zhao's turn by now, right?

Exactly.

Do your best and leave the rest to fate.

Many things often go against one's wishes.

Besides, haven't you seen how much the Bank President protects him?

Zhao.

Why are you defending him?

Yeah.

Look at everyone seated here.

Everyone has worked with all kinds of clients

and fought their way out.

He wants to be a manager, huh? That's fine.

Let's just wait and see how he secures his position.

He hasn't even officially started yet.

I do think he's quite handsome, though.

That's true.

Consider it a perk for our female colleagues.

Right, Tu?

Each and every one of you.

Don't say the grapes are sour just because you can't get them.

If you were at all capable,

you wouldn't have been surpassed by others.

What do you mean?

I mean you're not up to par.

Starting today,

you all need to start doing some serious work.

Understood. Serious work.

Let's meet up.

I have something to ask you.

[Director Yao]

Hello, Director Yao.

Yuheng.

Regarding the August

audit and supervision work for all branches in Nanhu Province,

today, we need to make a summary together.

We're just missing you.

Okay, I'll head over now.

Alright.

Sorry, I'm a bit busy today.

It might have to wait after work.

Busy?

Busy trying to become a manager in Division One?

Have you heard that Ji Yuheng from the Compliance Department

has been transferred to the Development Department Division One?

Really?

It's not yet decided, right?

But, you know, I really envy the Development Department

for having such a handsome leader.

This must really increase the motivation to work.

Indeed.

I heard he's still single.

- Really? - Let's go, let's go.

Are you done? Let's go.

Everyone has the right to pursue love.

But to exchange a career for love

and have an office romance,

I think it's better

to nip it in the bud.

When you are free,

stop bingeing on that trope where the overbearing CEO falls for some girl.

Women

should have a solid career in their hands.

That's the most important thing.

What if the CEO is also lovesick

and resigns for love?

Then you can ask

Liu Xiaoli Liu from Division Two

to see just how low the odds are.

So why was only Liu Xiaoli transferred?

One is a newcomer just entering the workforce,

and the other is Mr. Xing's right-hand

the cornerstone of Division Two.

Who leaves and who stays is clear to all.

But Liu Xiaoli's husband has also received punishment,

symbolically.

Let's go home together in the evening.

What do you feel like eating? I'll make it for you

Right, what did you want to ask me earlier today?

we can chat on the way.

No need, I'm going to eat at my parents' place.

The round eggplant tends to be firmer,

while the long eggplant is softer and more watery.

This is string eggplant which is also juicy.

This is graffiti eggplant.

Stop messing around.

Doesn't Ji know how to cook?

And it's not far.

She can come back whenever she wants.

There's no need for our girl to learn this.

It has nothing to do with whether Ji can cook.

I'm talking about our daughter.

She can choose not to do it,

but she can't not know how.

She is married now.

It's different from before.

After getting married,

a woman needs to be independent.

Not just financially,

but also in daily life, okay?

She needs to have the confidence

and courage to live on no matter who she leaves.

And it includes

her parents, husband, all of them.

When she is on her own,

she won't go hungry.

Dad.

How do you know Ji Yuheng can cook?

Don't all boys know how to cook these days?

So you were guessing?

He can, right?

I'm back.

It smells so good.

It really smells good.

Welcome back.

Ji is here.

After I make a cold mixed eggplant dish,

we can start the meal.

Xiaoning loves cold mixed eggplant the most.

What are you doing here?

Who let you in?

I knew something was up.

Look,

the two did not come back together.

Ji even made a call saying he would come.

What's up?

It's normal for couples to argue.

What do you mean 'normal'?

Let me tell you.

Xiaoning is not a meddlesome person.

I must ask her later.

You're worrying about nothing.

Don't meddle with their affairs.

Let them handle it themselves.

You are just avoiding the problem.

Let me tell you,

in marriage, it's all about…

Scooch.

In marriage, small things reflect bigger issues.

If you don't solve the small problems,

with time, they become major problems.

Didn't you say you wanted to have dinner at your parents' house?

So I came.

I said I'd go back to my parents' house.

Aren't your parents also my parents now?

What's going on today?

You said this morning that you wanted to ask me something.

What was it?

It's not very convenient when my parents are around.

Let's talk about it when we get back.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

- Thank you, Ji. - Come here.

Cold mixed eggplant.

This is such a feast.

Well, let's dig in.

Come on, Ji.

You've worked the hardest. Come on.

I'll serve you first.

Okay, thank you, Dad.

Have some fish.

I don't want fish.

There are too many bones. I prefer meat.

The fish is fresh and good for your brain.

But you prefer meat.

Picking bones is too much trouble.

I don't like it.

But living is always troublesome in some way.

Compared to other major life events,

eating is already the simplest thing.

If there are bones, just pick them out.

If there's trouble, solve it.

Right, Ji?

If you're not even willing to do this,

how will you cope with the days ahead?

You have an attitude.

What exactly is the matter?

Let's talk after dinner.

Alright.

Cut out these little antics

right under our watch.

What's going on?

Nothing.

Did anything happen?

Nothing, right?

Mom, you like fish soup.

I'll serve you some.

Dad, Mom.

Actually today,

I received a new job offer

to transfer…

Did you burn your hand?

Stop it.

It's been out of the pot for quite a while now.

It can't be hot enough to burn her.

Ji, keep going.

- Actually, the offer is to transfer… - Dad.

You know, Uncle Liu

just told me he needed to see you.

It just occurred to me.

Liu doesn't usually seek me out.

If he's looking for me, there must be…

something… something important.

I… I have to make a trip there.

Dad, are you going alone?

Come with me.

Why should I go with you?

I'm discussing something with Ji.

You can talk about it later. Liu's family has gotten a dog.

- It's… it's too fierce. - When did they get a dog?

Let's go, go, go.

- We were talking about something. - They just got it, a really big dog.

Aren't you going to find Liu?

Why would I do that?

All he does is brag about his grandson.

It bugs me.

Look at you, do you even look like a father?

Besides,

what can you, a grown man, find out anyway?

If there's something to hear,

I should do it.

Hey.

Just say what you want to say.

What were you about to tell them just now?

Is it about you planning to transfer to Development Department Division One

and become my immediate superior?

You already know?

It's all over the Star City branch.

How could I not know?

My mom used to be an accountant.

She's quite sensitive to these rules and regulations.

If you talk about this with them,

do you think they won't worry?

But it doesn't matter whether they worry or not.

After all, our relationship is bound to end.

They'll find out about it sooner or later.

What do you mean our relationship is bound to end?

Are you thinking of

breaking up?

While our relationship hasn't gone too deep,

let's part on good terms.

Why?

Why?

You don't need me to explain to you

Dairui's attitude toward office romance.

If you quietly parachute over here

and our relationship gets discovered,

it's a choice between one or the other.

Who do you think will be the one to leave?

You are the manager personally selected by the Bank President.

As for me, I'm just a temp

who doesn't need any reasons to be fired.

That's something you can figure out with your toes.

When the time comes, I'll be the one leaving.

Rather than living every day in fear

and not knowing when this bomb will explode,

it would be better to end this relationship myself.

So this is what you've been worried about.

Even if you didn't ask me today,

I would still tell you about this.

Moreover, this is an invitation given to me by the Bank President.

I haven't made a final decision yet.

The whole matter is still undecided.

But Tu Xiaoning,

you are choosing to break up with me

because of an undecided issue.

Is this your attitude towards our relationship?

So hasty?

I…

What's the matter?

Is something stuck?

Don't move.

- Keys, keys, quickly. - What's wrong?

I don't know what's going on. Hurry up.

Does it hurt like this?

- What's wrong? - Seems like a fishbone is stuck.

Drinking some vinegar should help.

There is still half a steamed bun left from breakfast.

It may cause damage to the esophagus.

I'll take Xiaoning to the hospital.

Don't worry. Let's go.

Alright. Go. Quickly.

It hurts.

Nurse, may I ask what this is?

A laryngoscopy

to clearly see the condition of the esophagus.

Such a long tube for the laryngoscopy.

Will it be very painful?

Anesthetics will be applied.

The one next door is an external injury.

Her condition is different.

It's my first time seeing a family member more nervous than the patient.

Don't worry, it's nothing serious.

Thank you.

Tu Xiaoning, right?

Come over here.

[Outpatient Building]

Alright, the fishbone has been removed.

Thank you.

The doctor said

the puncture wasn't deep.

It'll be better in a couple of days

Okay, don't cry anymore.

Who's crying?

This is just a physiological reaction.

I got poked in the throat.

It really is physiological.

It'll be fine in a moment.

Your husband really cares about you.

Let's go.

Thank you.

Here, have some water first.

Thanks.

With our relationship,

you don't need to be formal.

You…

You go first.

As to the matter of being transferred to the Development Department Division One,

I think I need to explain.

The Bank President had his reasons for sending me over.

Xing from Division Two

took on a big project a few days ago

and is currently in the limelight.

The head office intends

to merge the two departments

and put him in charge.

Meanwhile, the problem with Division One is that there's no leader.

Rao Jing and Zhao Fanggang just had an internal conflict,

and there are constant resignations.

You could say it's a thorny mess.

At this time,

I have no better candidate than you.

Just one year.

The head office has given us one year to reorganize Division One.

Once the time is up,

I will not trouble you anymore.

As for the Compliance Department,

you don't need to worry.

I will give them a heads-up

to not make things difficult for you.

But sir,

I still have a question.

Please.

Why are you so insistent on keeping Division One?

Within the clients of Division One,

there are many small and micro enterprises.

Once it is merged with Division Two,

this part of the business will be significantly reduced.

But it is precisely these small businesses

that can solve many employment issues for ordinary people.

So,

I want to do my best to keep it.

I understand.

I'll give it some good thought after I go back

and respond to you as soon as possible.

So it's not that easy

to keep Division One.

The conditions set by the head office

stipulate a performance increase of 50%.

That is an impossible task to complete.

It's clearly a promised failure.

But you still want to go

since you did not directly refuse, right?

Actually, I am hesitant

for two reasons.

The first is that the Bank President has done me a big favor.

After I graduated from university,

I wanted to study abroad.

But only those who have published papers in core journals

could apply for a government-funded scholarship.

After my paper was published at that time,

without my knowledge,

my identity as the first author was taken by the associate professor.

The president took the risk of offending others

and fought for my cause.

He also personally wrote to the journal

to help me get back the authorship

and helped me to apply for the scholarship.

So, you are doing this to repay the favor.

And what's the second reason?

The second reason

is my mother's illness.

I need money.

What happened to your mom?

My mom has developed metastases in two additional sites.

The previous medication was used for too long

and resistance has developed.

Now we can only use the latest foreign drugs.

And those targeted medications are completely out-of-pocket.

The expenses will be substantial over a year.

Therefore, for me, Division One

is a place of high risk

and high returns.

I want to go for it.

These two reasons

both sound very reasonable.

If I were you,

I would also consider going there.

But Xiaoning.

I mean it when I say I want to discuss it with you.

I won't force you to accept it.

We are in a relationship leading to marriage.

I can understand

all your concerns.

If I really did go to Division One,

it would certainly bring you some trouble.

But it's not that I am not considering your work.

And I'm not planning on

arriving there without telling you

or when something comes up,

letting you leave on your own.

Compliance was my original choice.

I really like my current job.

I don't have to go to Division One.

You can be reassured about that.

A lot has happened recently.

There are many things I haven't thought through.

Let's both calm down a bit

and talk after.

Okay.

But don't make it too long, okay?

[Little Lemon Any Luck Today: Annoying]

Sir, have you rested?

Hello, sir.

Yuheng, have you made up your mind?

I have, sir.

I apologize for the disappointment,

but I've decided to stay in Compliance.

If there's anything I can help with in the future,

I'll surely do my best.

Thank you, sir.

As for my mother's expenses,

I will find another way.

Given his situation,

agreeing to transfer to Division One

would be the wise choice, right?

He shouldn't give up this opportunity

for my sake.

I didn't understand the reasons

for your transfer clearly last night,

and I lost my temper with you.

I was wrong.

I'm 27 this year.

The youthful vigor and the opportunity

to learn from mistakes when I was 20 are no longer there.

This is my first job after graduation.

I haven't been made a permanent employee in three years.

Finding another job will be even harder.

To be honest,

I'm also under a lot of pressure.

I don't want anything to affect my job.

I understand what you're saying.

Actually, last night,

I made things clear with the Bank President.

But I don't need you to give up

the opportunity in Division One for my sake.

It would put a lot of pressure on me

I thought about it all last night.

How about we make an agreement?

An agreement?

Yeah, let's set a one-year term.

Let our abilities do the talking.

If our relationship is exposed

and we can't both stay,

let's each set our own KPIs.

The one who achieves them gets to stay,

and the one who fails leaves.

What do you think?

Sounds like a bet agreement.

Yeah.

Are you serious?

I am serious.

I also want to push myself.

Besides, I don't think I will necessarily lose.

But as for the marriage certificate…

At most, we should

continue to date with marriage as the premise.

Hmm.

One year it is.

If, within one year,

you find me to be suitable

and our respective jobs are settled,

we'll get married officially.

Okay.

As for my parents,

we still have to maintain the current state.

I'm afraid they'll worry.

For sure.

Don't worry.

During this year,

I will certainly be a worthy opponent.

And I won't slack off at all.

I've drafted mine.

Within a year, I, Tu Xiaoning,

need to become a regular employee

at Dairui's Division One

and bring in ten million in deposits.

Okay.

Well, for me, within one year,

I will double the performance of Division One.

There's no need to go so big, right?

Since it's a bet agreement,

of course, I need to show my sincerity.

But this is an utterly impossible task.

Maybe it is for others,

but for me, it's possible.

[Agreement]

Then let me make a change too.

Fifty million.

[Fifty Million]

Are you sure you want to go this big?

I can't let you suffer a loss.

This is fair.

[Tu Xiaoning]

[Ji Yuheng]

Then within this year,

we need to work hard in Division One

to fulfill the agreement

without causing trouble for each other.

Definitely.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Hello?

I'll be right there.

[Ji Yuheng]

♫ I can always see the faint glimmer of light ♫

♫ Flowing through the gaps between my fingers ♫

Yuheng used to work

in the Internal Control Compliance Department

and he knows and has interacted

with many of our colleagues.

So I believe

you all can work together very well

and lead the Development Department out of its dilemma.

Do you have confidence?

Yes, we do.

Mr. Zhao.

You and Ms. Rao, in terms of business,

are both considered seniors.

I hope that in the future, you can

assist and cooperate more with him.

President, rest assured.

Our Division One

prides itself on unity.

Mr. Ji.

If you have any needs in the future,

I'm available 24/7.

Thank you, Mr. Zhao.

You're too kind.

President, don't worry.

I will also do my part well.

Then I am relieved.

This early?

Bank President.

- Li Xiang. - Tu.

Work badge.

The meeting has been going on for half an hour.

Where have you been?

I've had an upset stomach.

Yuheng.

From now on,

the responsibility for Division One is now yours.

Rest assured, President. I will do my best.

Then I'll be leaving first. You carry on.

Take care, President.

Travel safely, President.

Goodbye, take care, President.

Goodbye, goodbye.

Let's take a seat and talk.

Let's get to know each other first.

My name is Ji Yuheng.

I previously worked in the Internal Control Compliance Department at Dairui Bank.

We should have met each other over the past few months.

Starting today, we are colleagues.

There were indeed some issues with Division One.

Although the issues have now been resolved,

it has greatly diminished our strength.

I hope that in the coming period,

we can prepare well together for the tough battles ahead.

Let's start with me.

I'll introduce myself first.

Rao Jing, Senior Account Manager for eight years.

Hello, Ms. Rao.

Zhao Fanggang, Senior Account Manager

for seven and a half years.

Xu Li, Account Manager.

Five years.

Liu Xiaomang, Account Manager for three and a half years.

Shen Shuyao, you can call me Jr. Yao.

Account Manager for three years.

It's my turn, right?

Li Xiang, Account Manager.

Six years.

Yao Shiyun, everyone calls me Sr. Yao.

Account Manager for three years and two months.

Zhang Xiangdong, Account Manager for five years.

I am an Assistant Account Manager,

not yet made permanent.

My name is Tu Xiaoning.

So, everyone present, aside from Tu Xiaoning,

has over three years of experience as an account manager.

So, whether it's work experience

or in terms of years in the industry,

you are all my seniors.

I look forward to learning from you.

Mr. Ji, you are too modest.

How could we dare to accept that?

It's my first day here.

Let me be the host

and let's have dinner together.

Mr. Ji.

You might not be very familiar with the Development Department.

We don't have a regular nine-to-five schedule.

After work,

we still need to accompany clients to social events.

So we really don't have time to join you for dinner.

Sorry.

Oh, that's right, Xu Li.

We have an appointment with Mr. Li tonight, don't we?

Right, we can't make it either.

Sorry, we also have plans tonight.

It's okay.

Let's find another time then.

Let's not delay everyone's work.

That's all for today's meeting.

[Manager Ji Yuheng]

[Zhao Fanggang Employee Resume]

[Rao Jing Employee Resume]

[Tu Xiaoning Employee Resume]

Yes.

Be more patient.

Can you show me that…

the contract

Strong Shine?

Miss Tu Xiaoning.

You have been in a unique relationship recently.

It's not only based on the premise of marriage,

you've also become superior and subordinate with Ji Yuheng.

Don't say his name.

What if someone hears you?

Don't worry about it.

Although the office romance

is fraught with peril,

it's also thrilling enough.

Our relationship is pure and innocent.

Who would believe that? A pure relationship?

Really.

We really haven't gone as far as you think.

Are you kidding me?

Young men and women in their twenties.

He shouldn't have any issues in that department, right?

What are you talking about?

What do you mean 'issues'?

Nothing.

Mr. Ji.

Is this all you're having for lunch?

Their warm dishes are quite tasty.

Maybe you should try them next time.

You two's role-playing

is quite spot-on.

Alright, I won't disturb your meal.

Drink it while it's hot.

What's this?

I'm done eating, could you clear it up for me?

Leaving so soon?

Ms. Rao has been inside

for such a long time.

Is there a problem?

Nothing.

If so, let's tidy up for the meeting.

Tu Xiaoning.

Wake up. Let's have a meeting.

Why have a meeting in the middle of the day?

Why don't you go in and ask Mr. Ji directly?

I believe he will give you a satisfactory response.

Also,

the lunch break

ended three minutes ago.

I hear Mr. Ji doesn't like waiting for others.

A new broom sweeps clean, huh?

The first sweep is up my butt.

Fine, let's see what this outsider

is going to pull off.

Mr. Ji.

[The So-called 'Siege']

[Double Mint Jasmine Tea]

You like mint so much, huh?

[Double Mint]

[Jasmine Tea]

[Jasmine Tea]

Let's use this.

My parents say that mint toothpaste cleans better.

Most people like it.

And you don't have to accommodate me.

Actually, I'm not picky.

I just want us both to like

everything at home.

Then let's buy two boxes.

Two boxes come with a 20% discount.

[Special Promotion: Two Boxes at 20% Off]

♫ The night swallows the dusk ♫

♫ Only shadows follow closely ♫

♫ You're the streetlight waiting for me ♫

♫ The beam of light behind you ♫

♫ Warms the flowing air ♫

♫ Time seems to pause ♫

♫ I'm privately cherishing this moment ♫

♫ My feel is for you, just like the rain ♫

♫ Falling wetly and passionately ♫

♫ Oh, baby, my heart belongs ♫

♫ To you and no one else ♫

♫ The fireworks over my heart never cease ♫

♫ Maybe it is you ♫

♫ No one knows ♫

♫ Baby, it is you ♫

♫ I hope you know ♫

♫ You ripple through my quiet memories ♫

♫ Feeling each other's warmth ♫

♫ My feel is for you, just like the rain ♫

♫ Falling wetly and passionately ♫

♫ Oh, baby, my heart belongs ♫

♫ To you and no one else ♫

♫ The fireworks over my heart never cease ♫

♫ Maybe it is you ♫

♫ No one knows ♫

♫ Baby, it is you ♫

♫ I hope you know ♫