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(Only For Love)

(Episode 12)

Why are you being in such good mood?

Is it that obvious?

You've changed, huh?

Knowing you should return something useless.

I returned something? What did I return?

Oh, that.

It wasn't me. It's Shu Yi who returned it.

Zheng Shu Yi did?

Why did she still return it?

I realized I might have misunderstood her last time,

so I wanted to make it up to her.

I bought her a few clothes.

She said she wanted to return them at that time.

I didn't let her, but I guess she still went and returned everything.

(So, she took the clothes to return them.)

You called this "a few"?

(Are you...)

(Tomorrow, are you...)

But Shu Yi is truly passionate about her work.

She received a last-minute notice yesterday

and left on a business trip early this morning.

Honestly,

she's handling everything on her own, writing outlines,

conducting interviews, going on business trips.

It's really tough.

I don't know where she gets the motivation.

She went on a business trip?

She left early this morning.

(Wucheng)

Things are progressing well at Le'an's end.

Work is in order.

Shi Yan,

is your phone broken?

Why haven't you contacted me?

I've posted so many updates on Wechat Moments,

shared so many beautiful photos,

and you haven't shown any appreciation.

Not even a "like."

(What hotel are you staying at?)

(Which room?)

Hey, beautiful.

What are you doing here?

I'm on a business trip for a colleague.

Aren't you usually reluctant to cover out-of-town news?

And you have so many guys waiting for you.

Shan Shan, is there something going on with you?

No, nothing.

I just needed a break. Is that not allowed?

Why don't you consider settling down with someone?

Temporary stability isn't real stability.

Some relationships can still be lost even when they seem stable.

For me, that kind of stability carries too much risk.

What's the matter? Shi Yan hasn't contacted you yet?

No.

You know, with a phone that costs thousands of yuan,

why hasn't it shown a little red notification dot?

Hello.

Hello.

Where are you?

Let's meet at our usual spot.

I'm not in Jiangcheng.

When are you coming back then?

I'm not sure yet.

I have to go. My friend is asleep.

Shan Shan, it's snowing.

It really is snowing.

The snow in Wucheng is so beautiful.

She's having such a great time there that she doesn't even miss home.

Are you checking out the girl you took to the horse ranch last time?

Be more open with it, will you?

She's an interesting girl.

Why haven't I seen her around lately?

She's on a business trip.

I read her interview article about you.

It's actually quite good.

Despite her young age,

she's got quite the writing talent.

Her view is sharper than many veteran journalists.

Her work is not bad.

Yeah?

I remember you used to avoid dealing with the media.

Well, everyone has to grow.

Yunchuang is on the rise.

We need media coverage

to help the public better understand us.

That's a good thing.

Next time, invite this young lady here.

I'd like to have a chat with the journalist

who's managed to change your perspective,

a proper chat.

Come in.

Go stand over there.

Stand there.

Strike a nice pose.

- Why? - Don't worry about it. Just do as I say.

There you go. Change it up.

Okay, done.

Why did you post it for me?

Does it look good?

At least touch it up before you post.

It looks so beautiful.

Do you really think my photography needs editing?

Trust me,

Shi Yan will contact you soon.

I think your ideas are sound,

but you should also consider external perceptions.

Your capabilities will be proven eventually.

But until then,

compromise and diplomacy can't hurt.

True.

I know

these old folks.

They've seen Mingyu at its best.

They made money doing this and that,

and they gained some confidence.

A few years ago,

when Mingyu was really struggling,

they still held on, out of loyalty.

They didn't sell off, nor did they turn a blind eye.

Now that you're shining,

it's only natural that they want to get some returns.

They might be a bit impatient,

but they don't have any ill intentions.

I understand.

That's why I'm even more determined

to ensure their investments don't go wrong.

(I heard that wishes made during the first snowfall always come true.)

(It's snowing, I hope she's dressed warmly enough.)

(Looks like she's really enjoying herself and doesn't want to come back.)

Shan Shan, you really are good at this.

(When are you coming back to Jiangcheng?)

His phone's fixed.

Come on. He obviously missed you.

He misses you.

What's the rush?

Reply him later.

But what if he has a meeting later?

Meetings eventually end.

He already replied,

so you should be a bit reserved.

Don't act like you couldn't wait to reply him.

Give him a sense of distance,

let him realize your uniqueness and value.

When should I reply then?

No rush.

What should I reply?

Just say,

"How did you know I'm not in Jiangcheng?"

He must have seen my posts.

Well, you need to make him admit it.

No, you don't understand Shi Yan at all.

He's completely unromantic.

He's not the type to appreciate this kind of distance.

Okay, I get it now.

With your flirting skills,

I'm starting to think it's Shi Yan who's unromantic,

it's that you lack charm.

(Uncle Guan wants to see you.)

Uncle Guan?

Which Uncle Guan?

Who Uncle Guan is doesn't really matter.

You need to remove "Uncle Guan" and "meet" from that sentence.

The person who wants to see you isn't Uncle Guan,

it's Shi Yan, Mr. Shi.

You two really are made for each other.

With your kindergarten-level flirting skills,

only an awkward and reserved guy like him suits you.

Shan Shan,

Uncle Guan is Guan Xiang Cheng.

Shi Yan calls him Uncle Guan.

Guan Xiang Cheng?

(Mr. Shi, don't keep me in suspense. Elaborate on that!)

(Uncle Guan is willing to do an interview with you.)

(Thank you, boss!)

(Massaging your legs, boss!)

(Will you come home now?)

(Yes! I'm coming back right away!)

I'm going to interview Guan Xiang Cheng.

Oh my goodness!

Is this a dream?

An interview with Guan Xiang Cheng!

I can't believe I get to interview the legendary Guan Xiang Cheng.

Hang on,

when did I apply for an interview with Guan Xiang Cheng?

See, I've been telling you that.

It's Shi Yan who wants you back.

He must be missing you so much

that he suddenly texted you.

Uncle Guan?

That's just his excuse to get you back to Jiangcheng as soon as possible.

Excuse?

I'd better book a flight quickly

and turn this interview into reality then.

Zheng Shu Yi, can't you have a little reserve?

Shan Shan,

this is Guan Xiang Cheng we're talking about.

I can be reserved personally,

but my professional ethics won't allow me to be reserved.

I have to prepare the outline today for the interview tomorrow.

(I'm back!)

(That's early.)

Why is he being so sarcastic?

Could it really be he thinks I've been away from Jiangcheng for too long,

and he misses me?

Is he eager to see me?

No, I'm probably overthinking it.

(See you in a bit.)

Okay. Got it.

I arranged the interview with Miss Zheng,

and you're here even earlier than her.

Well, I came to learn from you, Uncle Guan.

Can't be late for that.

Fine, I'll act like I believe that.

How nice to be young.

What happened?

Someone hit my car from behind.

Miss, give me a few minutes.

Were you watching the road?

Were you watching the road?

Do you even know how to drive?

I was driving at a normal speed.

It was your sudden slowdown that caused the collision.

I was driving at a normal speed too.

You hit me, and that's why I stopped.

All right, both of you, stop arguing.

Let the traffic police and the insurance company handle it.

They will investigate and determine...

I don't care. It's your fault,

- it doesn't matter who comes. - Hello.

(Uncle Guan is waiting for you.)

I'm sorry, I'm on my way.

(My fault? How is it my fault?)

(Whose fault is it? You slowed down...)

What's happening there?

(How is it my fault?)

The car I was in got rear-ended. We're handling it right now.

You're not injured, are you?

(I'm fine.)

Give me the address.

I'll have Chen Sheng come and pick you up.

(Okay.)

(I have no manners? It's you who has no manners.)

- Name, please. - Wang Zhong.

And you?

Yang Fei Fan.

Chen Sheng, I'm sorry. Just give me a minute.

How come it's you?

Are you hurt?

I'm fine.

What are you doing?

This car is a new energy vehicle.

It seems like there's an issue with the battery.

Battery?

It's Zhanlan Technology's battery.

Haven't they been in the middle of fundraising recently?

I've been following this news,

so I want to learn more.

Maybe there will be some unexpected findings.

I'll go with you.

Sir,

have there been many similar accidents

involving this particular type of electric vehicle recently?

Not many, just a few cases.

Excuse me, sir.

Is this accident possibly related to the battery?

It's uncertain.

A professional inspection is needed to draw any conclusions.

Are both of you passengers?

Everything is sorted out now. If there is nothing else, you may go.

- Thank you. - Don't mention it.

Oh no, I'm running late.

I forgot to inform Mr. Guan.

We need to hurry. I don't want to keep him waiting too long.

Come in.

Ms. Yi.

How may I help you, Yu Ling?

Ms. Yi, I've talked to three vice presidents from commercial banks.

They've agreed to do a joint interview with me.

I'd like to request that you reserve the front page for this month's issue.

Three vice presidents for an interview together?

That's great.

It's a substantial interview.

It definitely belongs on the front page.

Thank you, Ms. Yi.

Yu Ling, you've always been the star of Financial Introduce.

Your professional skills are exceptional.

The editor-in-chief and I have high expectations for you.

Keep up the good work.

Thank you, Ms. Yi. I'll get back to work now.

(Ms. Yi, I'm not going back to the office first.)

(I have an interview with Guan Xiang Cheng today.)

An interview with Guan Xiang Cheng?

Got it.

Handle it well.

Hello.

How come you have time to call me during work hours?

(Well, that's because what I want to talk to you about is work-related.)

Mr. Guan, if I didn't call you personally,

how could I be sure that our financial magazine

has truly convinced you, the bigwig,

to do an interview with us?

Miss Zheng told you, didn't she?

I did ask her to come over today for a chat.

How did she manage to reach you?

I read a few of her major works.

At such a young age,

her writing skills are truly impressive.

(Her words are sharp and well-reasoned.)

(It's really awe-inspiring.)

(So, I had a young man I knew invite her to my home for a chat.)

Naturally.

Shu Yi is one of my most trusted team members.

Her professional skills are among the best in our magazine.

(Her insight and acumen are high, )

(which gives her writing depth and perspective.)

(I'm looking forward to this interview more and more.)

You two fulfilled each other's wishes,

but you've also created a big trouble for me.

Yes, sorry.

It's my oversight.

I didn't inform you in advance,

and I've caused you trouble.

(How about this?)

I'll personally make it up to you in the evening.

I'll come pick you up after work.

It's fine. I'll go there by myself tonight.

(See you tonight.)

See you tonight.

Uncle Guan.

You're here.

Come. Have a seat.

Hello, Mr. Guan.

Sit.

Miss Zheng,

you're here as a journalist today.

Let's keep it casual.

You can just call me Uncle Guan,

like Shi Yan does.

No need to be formal.

Sure.

Let's just chat casually today.

I've read some of your articles.

I think they're well-written.

You have many fresh perspectives and thoughtful ideas,

and your angles are quite sharp.

You're too kind.

It's been a long time since I've talked to

a young person other than Shi Yan.

So, I invited you here today to have a chat.

It's an opportunity for me, an old-timer,

to engage with the thoughts

of young people and learn something.

You're too humble.

I should be learning from you.

Well, it goes both ways.

Let's start with a cup of tea.

This is from my special collection.

I don't offer it to just anyone.

I'm not much of a tea drinker.

I usually prefer soft drinks.

I might not know how to appreciate it.

Give it a try.

Drink it. You'll like it.

It's brewed with snow water.

What's so special about snow water?

You like snow, don't you?

How do you know she likes snow?

She mentioned it in Wechat Moments.

(Is Shi Yan being sarcastic?)

(He is upset that I've been away for too long.)

It's good, and it has the taste of snow.

I really like it.

You two discuss business.

I'll go to the yard.

Let's begin, Mr. Guan.

Okay.

It's hard to imagine, isn't it?

My first pot of gold was 435 yuan.

It's unbelievable that it has grown into Guan Capital.

Wow!

That's amazing!

Zheng Shu Yi,

tone it down.

Uncle Guan, lunch is ready.

I was engrossed in my conversation with Miss Zheng,

and I lost track of time.

Shi Yan, now that you mentioned it, I'm actually feeling a bit hungry.

Mr. Guan, I had a very enjoyable time chatting with you today.

I'll prepare the draft for your review as soon as possible.

Please go and have your lunch. I'll take my leave.

The food is served.

You should stay for lunch.

He's not in a hurry.

What are you rushing for?

Let's eat.

Come on.

Well, if you insist.

Please have a seat.

Miss Zheng, how old are you?

I'm 25, turning 26 soon.

Shi Yan is 27, two years older than you.

Your zodiac signs match well.

I thought so too.

Let's eat.

Any other plans for later?

Want to visit the ranch again?

It's been a while since both of us went there.

I've been wanting to go again.

The scenery at the ranch is so refreshing.

But I've been quite busy lately,

so I'll have to go another time.

Whenever you want to go, just go.

Right, Shi Yan?

Thank you, Uncle Guan.

Shi Yan hasn't been to the ranch as often in the past couple of years,

but he knows the place very well.

You've been there with him before.

If there's anything you're unsure of,

you can ask him.

Did he used to go to the ranch often?

After starting his own company, he became very busy and visited less often.

When he was little, he used to go every week.

Looks like Mr. Shi has always loved horseback riding.

What was he like when he was little?

He was sensible even as a child.

He had high standards for himself.

However, children,

no matter how composed and calm they may be,

they still have their moments of frustration and unhappiness.

When he encountered something upsetting back then,

he wouldn't say anything to anyone,

not even his father.

He just loved to go to the ranch

and ride the horses round and round.

His personality hasn't changed much from when he was little.

He's still taciturn.

When Mingyu was in trouble,

it disrupted his entrepreneurial plans.

He stayed to sort things out at Mingyu

before leaving to start Yunchuang.

He entrusted Mingyu to his brother-in-law.

Many people don't know the details

and assume he avoided responsibility,

but the truth is,

he took on more responsibility

and made greater sacrifices than anyone.

In fact, others don't know

that Shi Yan handed over his honor to his brother-in-law,

who he felt was the most suitable person to take over.

He has always had a vision

and has been preparing for it for a long time,

that's why he established Yunchuang.

He just doesn't like to talk,

especially about his feelings.

When you have the chance,

try to chat with him more

and help him change this bad habit.

Don't keep everything to yourself.

Uncle Guan,

enjoy the prawns while they're still warm.

See, he won't let me tell you that.

All right.

Let him open up to you himself.

However,

with Yunchuang flourishing, his sacrifices and efforts

aren't in vain.

He's poured all his energy into Yunchuang over the last few years,

not even leaving time for dating.

Yunchuang is now highly regarded in the industry.

The projects it chooses

also reflect Mr. Shi's sense of social responsibility and foresight.

I believe Mr. Shi will achieve his ideals.

Miss Zheng,

you are an exceptional young lady as well.

I've interacted with many people in the journalism field,

including friends I've known for years,

and in the end, they all changed careers.

You are so young and have so many opportunities.

It's not easy to persevere in this profession.

In our magazine, we actually have a majority of female employees,

and most of them are quite attractive.

Being good-looking can also be an asset.

When it comes to doing interviews,

who doesn't enjoy chatting with a pretty

and intelligent female journalist?

That's right.

Mr. Shi also likes beautiful female journalists.

Right, Mr. Shi?

Am I wrong?

Last time at the press conference, my colleague who attended with me,

you stared at her for quite a while.

Did that really happen?

- I didn't. - You did.

Chef, these spare ribs are still a bit spicy.

Can you adjust them a bit?

You asked her later where she went.

I told you she wasn't feeling well and went home.

You even asked me what was wrong with her.

I was just teasing you.

Really?

What? You don't believe me?

- Not really. - What would it take for you to believe me then?

I want to eat that.

I want some prawns.

If you don't peel them for me...

I'll do it myself.

Here you go.

Get in.

The weather is so nice today.

The sun is shining so brightly, it feels really pleasant.

It's a perfect day for a walk, don't you think?

What do you want now?

I don't want to take the car first, I want to take a walk.

Will you walk with me?

Zheng Shu Yi,

you're becoming more and more demanding now.

I'm not just demanding,

I can also compose poetry.

Poetry?

"Shu Yi is far away from Jiangcheng,

Shi Yan is jealous of the snow."

Zheng Shu Yi.

What? I didn't say anything wrong.

Right.

You're right.

I didn't expect my little poem to please you so much.

I also prepared something else to please you.

Would you like to hear it, Mr. Shi?

These days, I've been brainstorming,

and I've prepared a special feature plan for Yunchuang.

Every punctuation mark was typed by my own hands,

expressing my dedication and importance to you and this interview.

It's getting late. You should go back.

It's nothing.

It's just that typing out this feature plan one character at a time

made my wrist a little sore.

It's not a major issue. I can endure it.

Fine.

Fine what?

You want to do a special feature on Yunchuang, right?

You have my permission.

- Thank you, Mr... - But I have two conditions.

I'll agree to 200 conditions if you have them.

First, you must closely follow and deeply understand Yunchuang,

as well as my daily work,

the specific details of various projects,

and especially my work philosophy.

That sounds a bit strange.

Will you agree or not, Miss Zheng?

Yes.

I wouldn't miss the opportunity to gain a deep understanding of you.

Second, if the article is biased

or not sufficiently in-depth,

I reserve the right to halt this special feature at any time.

That's quite stringent.

Get in the car.

I agree to the second condition as well.

Looking forward to working with Yunchuang.

I won't give you a reason to halt it.

Fan, take Miss Zheng home first.

I have other matters to attend to.

Yes, Mr. Shi.

(Forget it. Be patient.)

(She still doesn't know me well enough.)

(I'll wait until the day she knows me well enough)

(before making a decision.)

(Goodbye, Wucheng.)

(Dear passengers, )

(boarding for flight MU5857 to Jiangcheng has begun.)

What a coincidence. Are you here to pick someone up?

Yes. You.

Can't I?

Me?

It's been a long time since we last met. I kind of...

Miss you.

I figured as much.

That's the operational status of Zhanlan in recent years.

It's understood that three automotive companies

and two investment firms

have expressed a clear interest in collaborating with Zhanlan.

If Yunchuang wants to collaborate with Zhanlan,

the competition will be fierce.

Mr. Shi,

you need to put in more effort.

Yu You, what's your opinion?

Solid-state batteries possess high performance and safety features,

and they do have the potential to be the future direction.

There is a huge potential market for demand.

They also align with the national dual-carbon initiative.

In this race,

Zhanlan is indeed the frontrunner.

Mr. Yu's analysis is spot on.

Zhanlan's production system is very mature right now.

Investing in them would mean lower risks for us.

However,

the competition is fierce,

and it's not like the previous rounds of investment.

This means Yunchuang may have to pay a hefty price

to get a share of this market.

But the assessment concludes

that this market has great potential.

Mr. Shi.

Mr. Shi, what do you think?

Did everyone notice the recent accident

involving a new energy vehicle a couple of days ago?

I think it was an accident involving Hengxin's new energy vehicle.

They use Zhanlan's batteries.

Zhanlan?

Car accidents aren't uncommon, are they?

Besides, it might not necessarily be a battery issue.

Investing in any field is a risky venture,

so I'd like to do more preparation work.

As mentioned earlier,

investing in Zhanlan is highly competitive.

For Yunchuang, Zhanlan is definitely the top choice.

Mr. Shi,

I remember you were quite bullish on Zhanlan before, weren't you?

What I'm bullish on

is the positive impact of new energy on future living and the environment,

and the significance of entering this field for Yunchuang.

However, the solid-state battery industry

requires substantial investment.

I believe it's necessary to do more research and analysis.

But I heard they will make a decision within these two months.

By that time, if we want to choose another company,

won't it be too late?

That's right.

Many investment firms have already placed their bets.

It's unlikely they're all wrong.

If needed, we can negotiate with them to take a smaller share.

Mr. Shi, I know you're cautious,

but we can't miss the chance to invest in Zhanlan.

Tan Yong,

conduct another round of evaluation,

and then we'll decide.

Yes, Mr. Shi.

Shi Yan, that was a smart move.

It really is challenging to secure Zhanlan.

If you can pull this off,

everyone will think you're amazing.

Even if we don't succeed, they won't blame us.

This is truly impressive.

This is the written report from the assessment department.

Take a look.

It lists the number of accidents involving

new energy vehicles using this battery

and includes some related accident investigation reports.

There have been so many accidents just in the past year.

But that doesn't necessarily prove anything.

New energy vehicles have a large user base now.

The likelihood of accidents is naturally higher.

Conventional cars also have accident rates,

which might not be lower than new energy vehicles.

You got a point, but the core issue now

is that even though Zhanlan has a significant market share,

they are still using last year's battery technology,

and there has been no update or iteration.

Their orders are piling up now. If they secure funding successfully,

they most likely aim to expand

and continuously increase their market share.

But in the long term,

technological breakthroughs are the key.

If the battery issue remains unresolved

and accidents keep happening,

major car manufacturers will look for alternative solutions.

In that case, our investment might not be a safe bet.

Zhanlan's current financing is already in the B round.

After the angel round and Series A,

in a way,

it no longer aligns with Yunchuang's investment strategy.

We can make this an exception, but like you said,

conducting another round of research is necessary.

It's those uncles who are in a rush to invest in Zhanlan.

If anything goes wrong, they'll blame us for making the wrong call.

So, we can't just go along with what they said.

Shi Yan, let's proceed as you said.

Let's wait for the results of the next evaluation.

Looks like I'll have to make a trip there myself.