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♪The gentle breeze sweeps by♪

♪As the starlit sky shines bright♪

♪Our dreams glow with fiery light♪

♪In this world♪

♪We agree to take the challenge together♪

♪Never looking back, without letting us down♪

♪Stars fall into the endless ocean♪

♪We'll find the days gone by♪

♪Sharing joy alike♪

♪Standing strong through the strife♪

♪Vows, clear as day and bright♪

♪Every day, we laugh and bicker, shout and fight♪

♪Running through the streets and alleyways♪

♪Every time, you're there by my side♪

♪My shoulder's always there to shield you from storms♪

♪If you cry and feel the sadness inside♪

♪I'll give it all to roam by your side♪

♪Like the closest friend in stride♪

♪But somehow, it feels more, undefined♪

♪Stars dream of returning to the sea♪

♪Fulfilling them, like our promises alight♪

♪Riding on a white horse once more♪

♪Reappearing by your side♪

♪To be your guiding light♪

=You Are My Lover Friend=

=Episode 7= =Our Friendship Ends Here=

I've been restricted a lot,

but in the little freedom

I have,

you are my best friend.

You are my reason.

If we got caught,

would we have to write

a self-reflection?

Then, the next day,

we'll have to read it in the assembly.

Isn't that what you're best at?

You'd handle it with ease.

You'd deal with it calmly.

I'm worried about you.

The perfect student

in teacher's eyes.

If they knew you'd

climb the wall with me,

would their jaws drop in shock?

I remember once,

you read your self-reflection

on that platform.

I actually thought,

as your good buddy,

I should stand there with you.

I'm so moved.

I never would've thought

your biggest regret from back then

was not reading a self-reflection

with me.

Security.

Has the security guard left?

Let me check.

It seems he hasn't.

Then let's wait a little longer.

Alright.

♪When I face you, I finally understand♪

♪I care about all your regrets♪

♪My heart is content if I can satisfy you♪

♪Time is the gift I want to give you♪

♪Stay by your side♪

♪No matter how long and how hard, I won't give up♪

♪Want to continue the journey with you♪

♪This long journey♪

♪I'll bear the hardships for you♪

♪You understand the unspoken stories♪

You... You...

Why does your hair

smell like Chinese medicine?

Do you use anti-hair-loss

shampoo?

No, I don't.

That's too harsh.

I was wrong.

Sorry, just kidding.

Besides, baldness is

a common worry for many ladies.

I'm just being proactive.

No, Jiang Shiyan, I'm not going bald.

Alright.

But actually,

every night,

I use a hair growth oil.

It works pretty well.

What brand?

Are you going bald too?

Just in case.

Right.

Good to be prepared.

I commend that.

I'll go check.

He should be gone, right?

Probably.

But I just thought

of something.

If we play at the court,

won't we need to turn on the lights?

If we do, the security guard will see us, right?

We can't play in the dark, can we?

Maybe we should

just skip it.

Owe me for next time.

No way.

I don't want to owe you.

I just thought of a place,

where we can play freely.

Where?

Don't you think I'm always

true to my word?

I promised to play with you.

Too slippery.

I'd play with you.

No obstacle will stop me.

I'm still good

at everything.

I can argue against Shiyan

and climb walls like a champ.

My unbeatable spike

is as invincible as ever.

If you say so,

I won't hold back.

Don't cry and say I bullied you.

You? Bullying me?

That's hilarious.

Over a decade ago,

in your prime,

you couldn't beat me.

Now with your old bones,

you think you can defeat me?

Impressive you remember here.

It's been a long time.

It's funny

that we can talk about something

from a decade ago.

(Seafood: Freshly Caught)

Yeah.

It's been over a decade.

You're back.

Are you hungry? Want some noodles?

No.

Jiang Shiyan.

Don't you feel lucky

to have a good buddy

like me,

who is reasonable,

always ready to apologize,

and can even ease

your anxiety?

You should cherish me.

I do cherish you.

(Good Buddy)

(Good Buddy) How long to ship?

It's paid.

I heard that each one is numbered.

Can I choose the number?

(Bei: It'll arrive tomorrow.)

(You can pick one from the two.)

Thank you so much.

This is a due diligence report

of Zhang Zhilan's case.

Do you have any questions?

Thank you.

Zhang's husband is a martyr.

Her daily behavior data

can mitigate the risk of fraud.

How can we avoid the risk

of misappropriation?

Phase receipt and narrowing the loan.

Early recall agreement.

She's the sole and independent

loan payer.

How do we ensure her ability

to handle major family changes?

This is a joint liability guarantee

from the vice manager of the hotel

where Zhang Zhilan used to work.

It includes restaurant equipment

that can be forcibly executed

as collateral.

The total value exceeds 1.5 times

the loan amount.

I still don't think personal factors

should dominate risk control and approval.

There are many unknown risks

at the operational level in Zhang's case,

such as income-to-expense ratios,

customer sources, renovation,

and other...

The purpose of microloans

is to benefit the people.

Ms. Tang's effort in due diligence and regulation

is something we can learn.

In terms of both content and form,

Zhang Zhilan's case

is pioneering.

I hope everyone

can follow Ms. Tang's example.

Thank you, Director Gan.

(Conference Room, CBBC)

Mr. Gan,

Ms. Qin's concerns are reasonable.

From an operational perspective,

Zhang's case does present

significant potential risks.

Tang Yang

is young and impulsive.

We might as well let her stumble a bit.

Once she's hurt,

she'll know how to walk properly.

(Storefront for sublease)

Zhang Zhilan.

Zhang Zhilan.

(Jiang Noodles) Mr. Xu.

Your loan was approved.

Check your account later.

Really?

That's great.

I didn't expect to get it this time.

Ms. Tang fought very hard for you.

(Fragile)

Cosmos Bear?

But Shiyan wouldn't have

listed the recipient as Tang Yang.

Who sent it?

I used to think these

trendy collectibles

were like blind boxes.

Thought they were small things.

Now I see there's a lot more to it.

So many details.

Those co-branding series

should have collectible value, right?

Yeah, yeah.

Since you're into these things,

do you have a particular favorite?

Mo, do you have time tomorrow?

I'd like to invite you for a coffee.

(SYKO)

- Sorry. - Mo.

I had a meeting, so I'm late.

No worries.

Waiter, over here.

What would you like?

An iced Americano. Thanks.

Alright.

You were in a hurry. What's wrong?

You're not an outsider,

so I'll get straight to the point.

Actually, we've had

quite a connection.

You joined CBBC first,

and then I came.

Though you're now in Jiujiang,

you've always been a senior

that I really admire.

We're also like-minded

friends, right?

You're flattering me.

What's going on?

I'll just say it.

The gift you gave me

is beyond what I can accept.

If possible,

could you return it?

What gift?

Thank you.

You're welcome.

You mean the little bear figure

I gave you?

Yes.

It's a limited-edition camouflage version.

It's very hard to get.

I asked you for advice

the other day, right?

I saw everyone talking about this.

The cosmos camouflage series.

It's pretty popular.

I thought you'd like it,

so I just grabbed one for you.

It's not an expensive gift.

Plus, I've bought it.

It's non-refundable.

Non-refundable?

In that case,

tell me the price.

I'll pay you for that.

You want to pay me

for a gift I gave you?

Yes.

We're old friends.

It's normal for me to give you a gift.

That's exactly why

I really

value our friendship.

Plus, Jiujiang and CBBC

are collaborating, right?

So, please tell me the price.

Do I have to?

Yes.

Alright, let me check.

Sure.

8,722 yuan.

8,722?

Okay, I'll transfer it now.

Done.

(Description: For limited-edition Cosmos Bear. Thanks, Mo.)

Can I at least

pay for this coffee?

The coffee's on me too.

I invited you out, after all.

Last time, your friend paid for the meal,

so let me cover the coffee, alright?

Alright, no problem.

I'll accept your kind offer.

But next time, you have to let me treat you.

As long as there's a next time.

Of course.

I got the bear because I was buying one

for my business partner,

and I figured

I'd get you one too.

But somehow it got

complicated.

Don't be upset over this, okay?

No, not at all.

I was planning to buy the bear anyway.

Consider it a purchase from you.

This money...

I have one more question.

Go ahead.

If this gift

wasn't from me

but from one

of your friends,

like Mr. Jiang we met

last time,

would you still insist on paying him?

You don't think I would?

Please accept it.

Sure.

Alright, the transaction is complete.

Director Tang.

Zhilan, what brings you here?

My new store just opened.

You might be too busy to come,

so I brought you some spicy snacks from my shop.

Thank you.

Congratulations on your new opening.

But your loan

is just part of my job.

No need for gifts.

Please take it back.

This isn't valuable.

No, no, no, Zhilan.

Regardless of its value, I can't accept it.

I had a colleague

who accepted a bag of apples,

and someone reported him.

I can smell your spicy snacks.

It smells amazing.

Consider your kind gesture received.

When I get some time off,

I'll come to support your business.

You must come by.

- I will. - I'll leave you to it.

I'll head off now.

Director Qin.

You're off work?

Was that your friend?

No, that was Zhang Zhilan.

My lender.

She brought me some spicy snacks.

I sent her back with them.

Zhang's case isn't

as simple as you might think.

Gan wants you to fall for it,

so he approved it so quickly.

The business is highly volatile,

and future repayments may not be stable.

You should pay attention to that.

(Tasting) The Michelin restaurant

is amazing.

A tasting event

featuring Le Cordon Bleu chefs.

Even the invitations are embossed with gold.

Don't think about it.

The invitation says "plus one".

Plus one.

You're the head of Yi Xiu.

How can you

go alone?

If nothing else,

I definitely can't take you.

The place

doesn't allow pets inside.

I'll kick you straight

to Michelin.

Hello, Jiang Shiyan?

I'll drive over to pick you up.

What's going on?

Did you forget?

I...

Oh, my god.

I really did forget.

I have a conference call

at 8:30 tonight.

Can we finish dinner before 8?

Finish by 8?

It isn't rice bowl dish.

Even appetizers take time.

Come on, it's Michelin.

Oh, my god.

I seriously forgot.

How could I forget

about Michelin?

Feng Weiran pestered me, and I didn't agree.

How can you forget?

No. Next time,

you still have to take me first, understand?

You have to take me next time.

Alright, alright.

I'll take you first.

What are you having?

Since I have a meeting tonight,

I prepared myself

a grand feast.

Seriously?

Of course.

Then enjoy your grand feast.

I'll head to the banquet.

Bye-bye.

Okay, I'll go have my meal.

Bye-bye.

(Michelin Tasting Event)

Yours now.

We'll go together?

You should go with Yanan.

Suddenly, I feel like

having some rice bowl dish.

I love you.

Babe.

I'm going.

You're everywhere.

Why are you here?

I knew your grand feast couldn't

be anything else.

The classics never die.

You know?

What's that in your bag?

I brought something for your

grand feast.

For a once-in-a-lifetime

Michelin tasting event,

why am I here with you

and not my wife?

Because when Jiang

gave you the invitation,

I was by your side.

Your wife wasn't.

Haven't you noticed

that you spend more time with me

than with her?

Not really.

Go on, play your game.

Come on.

Cheers.

To a happy time.

It's good now, right?

(Spicy Beef Noodles)

Oh, my.

It smells amazing.

Wait a minute.

- Hello. - Hello.

Please come in.

Thank you.

(A Feast by the Table; Michelin Tasting Event)

May I see your invitation, please?

Yi Xiu Media?

- Yes. - Great.

Sorry.

Minors are not allowed at the event.

Alcohol will be served.

See? This always happens.

I told you I didn't want you here.

Sorry about that.

Please come in.

It's fine.

This butter is already three years

past its expiration.

The chili sauce was from last year, too.

As expected.

And this wrapper.

You were going to use it

for spring rolls in Feb.

You cut this fruit so well.

You could set up a fruit stall.

Go and sell fruit.

All the tools I'm using

were bought

from your Yi Xiu Mall.

The live streamers said each knife

has a unique purpose,

perfect for all kinds of fruit.

Let me cut a watermelon to show you.

Be careful.

- How's that? - Wow, impressive!

Okay, stop bothering me now.

Go grab a drink

and sit there.

A proper host looks after their guests.

You're bossing your guest around.

Most guests,

when visiting someone's home,

compliment the hosts,

like "You're so capable"

or "Your house is so clean."

But you? You say

I'm suited for running a fruit stall.

It's still a compliment.

Enough.

It got into my eyes.

It got into my eyes.

Let me see.

Enough already.

Tang Yang.

Isn't it the bear

you've been wanting to buy?

Yeah, Zhou Mo helped me get it.

Who?

Zhou Mo.

What's wrong?

Nothing, nothing.

Why?

My bear hasn't arrived.

Why are you here?

You don't belong here.

How was

the tasting event?

Feng Weiran went with Cheng Hui.

Don't touch my bear.

I'm not touching it.

Tell me.

What's Zhou Mo up to,

sending you here?

He's definitely up to no good.

What a pity.

It's okay. We'll go together next time.

No matter what he's up to,

you definitely can't stay here tonight.

I've never stayed alone here.

Why should you get to stay?

Speak up.

Oh, you can't talk.

But Zhou Mo can,

and he talks a lot.

Right?

Don't touch my bear!

I didn't.

What are you mumbling about? Come here.

I have to say,

when I'm at your place,

I feel so relaxed.

You said the same thing

when I stayed at my parents' place.

When I moved to Lancheng,

you still said so.

Now that I'm here,

you're still saying it.

So, is it my home

that makes you feel relaxed,

or is it my fatherly presence

that gives you comfort?

Honestly,

that night we welcomed you back,

though I only 5 five hours,

lying right here

on the floor,

I slept so well.

What was that sound?

I don't know.

Something's off.

Oh, my.

Jiang Shiyan!

I told you not to touch my bear!

Why can't you keep your hands off things?

I told you.

It's expensive and hard to get.

It sells out as soon as it's restocked.

I'm telling you.

You have to fix it for me.

Great.

Great?

Why do you look so happy

about this?

I'm not.

I'm very sad.

Really?

There's a famous psychologist who said

extreme joy... No.

Mixed feelings... No.

Anyway, when people feel deeply sad inside,

they might show happiness

on the outside.

I'm really heartbroken.

Poor little bear.

Alright, Tang Yang.

You go and work.

I'll take this

poor little bear

for treatment.

Be careful.

Don't drop it.

Don't worry.

I promise it'll be as good as new.

Dear Mr. Jiang.

Hope you're having a wonderful weekend.

By the way,

has my bear been fixed?

Dear Ms. Tang.

Happy weekend to you.

And no, your bear is beyond repair.

Our friendship ends here. Goodbye!

(Zhilan Snacks)

Go easy on the chili.

- Got it. - Less chili.

How about cilantro?

Just a little.

What's this?

That's pig ears.

I'll give you some in a bit.

Zhilan,

it seems like business isn't...

Right.

The old place was tiny,

but it was always packed.

Now, the new shop is spacious,

yet it's empty now.

You can't rush it.

Let's wait and see.

You can say that,

but I'm really worried.

What do you think the problem is?

Maybe it's because

you moved locations,

and the old customers

can't find you.

Give it some time.

It might get better.

Let's hope so.

Wait, I didn't order that.

No, that's too much.

I didn't order those.

It's fine.

This shop could open

thanks to Ms. Tang.

Without the loan she approved,

I wouldn't have opened it.

It's nothing, Zhilan.

It's just part of my job.

But don't give us food anymore.

We can't finish it.

It'll all go to waste.

Go find a seat.

I'll bring the food over.

- Sure, thanks. - Okay, let's go.

(Zhilan Snacks)

Here comes the food.

- So much. - Thanks.

Let me. No need.

It's okay.

Here, gloves.

Sure.

Please enjoy.

- I'll be there. - OK.

Okay, thanks.

Here, gloves.

You approved a loan,

and now you're her customer.

Just quit being a deputy director

and run a charity.

That's different.

Zhilan was my first assignment

in the division.

Our director is waiting for me

to mess it up

and mock me.

Alright, alright.

Keep at it.

Looks good.

Is it delicious?

The pig trotter is incredible.

If you hadn't brought me,

I would've walked right past this place.

It doesn't stand out. Doesn't look appetizing.

But the pig trotters

are good.

Not appetizing?

You sure seem to have an appetite now.

What I meant was

it didn't look appetizing.

Is that so?

(YI Xiu Gourmet) It's settled then.

The next few live streams will

follow this schedule.

But since Nina will be

mostly on set,

you'll need to adjust to her needs.

The live stream location is up to her.

No worries.

Mr. Cheng's team

will have technical support

for Ms. Sheng's live streams.

Great.

Ms. Wang.

There's something

I need to tell you.

What is it?

Could you tell Ms. Sheng something?

We can eat.

Eat?

Eat what?

She'll know.

Take a break. Five minutes is nothing.

Come on, eat up.

- Thanks, Mr. Feng. - Thanks.

Don't thank me. Thank my wife!

- Thanks, Mrs. Feng. - Thanks.

No problem.

Come on, you'll all get it.

Zhilan Snacks usually has

a long line, right?

They opened a new place.

Not that crowded, just downstairs.

Left at the corner.

- I'll try it. - Go ahead.

Yanan.

What to drink?

Juice, please.

A glass of juice.

Weren't you with Yang?

Why are you here?

We just had dinner.

She went back to work overtime.

She's trying to think

of ways to help Zhilan.

Apparently, the loan Zhilan got

was the first one Yang approved

after she transferred over.

Do you think

if Zhilan's business

doesn't do well,

it could affect Yang?

Don't worry about that.

Yang will find a way.

But

when their division

went to Leisure House for a dinner,

her boss didn't seem

like an easy person.

(Warm service, popular, rich ingredients)

(Zhang Zhilan Case Site Visit Records)

(CBBC Initial Due Diligence of "Get Microloan" Service)

(Post-loan Management for Zhang Zhilan)

(Guide for street-side shops to get popular)

(Bu'er Street Breakfast: Another Hidden Gem)

(Campus Goodies)

Manager Xu, here's the thing.

I'll be sending over a post-loan

follow-up report for Zhang Zhilan soon.

It'll include some suggestions

for improving her business.

Once you've reviewed it,

go over it with Zhang Zhilan

and let me know

if there's any progress.

Got it, Ms. Tang. Copy that.

(Zhilan Snacks)

Do you think if Zhilan's business

doesn't do well,

it could affect Yang?

When their division

went to Leisure House for a dinner,

her boss didn't seem

like an easy person.

Did your dad die because

of your mom?

Still trying to run, huh?

- Run? - Get back here!

Do you want to fight?

No dad to care for you.

No mom to love you.

Min Lin is just a little beggar.

- Your mom in a dress. - Call out.

Why not call out?

- Shout. - What's going on?

Get up.

What are you doing?

What's going on here?

How can you bully him?

Why bully your classmate?

We didn't do anything wrong.

He doesn't have a dad.

You did nothing wrong?

I've recorded everything

you just did.

If it's okay with you,

I'll send it to your teachers, classmates,

and parents.

It's all right here, very clear.

- What are you doing? - Delete it!

- Give me the phone! - Delete it!

Stand there! Stand there!

How can you film us?

If you're okay with this,

I'll post it online.

The internet never forgets.

Whether you go to high school or college,

whatever you do in the future,

anyone who searches your name

will know you're a bully.

Please don't post it.

My dad will kill me if he finds out.

I'm begging you. Don't post it.

We'll do anything you say.

Three conditions.

First,

apologize.

Second,

there won't be a next time.

Third,

if you see any

similar bullying,

you must stop it.

If you can't stop it, call the police

or a teacher for help.

My office is just upstairs.

If these three bully you again,

come find me,

and I'll expose them.

Got it?

Apologize.

Sorry.

Be more sincere.

I'm sorry.

Will you do it again?

No.

You're not very tall.

Does that mean someone taller

can bully you?

You aren't top students.

Does that mean the top student

can bully you?

Someone's weaknesses are not

an excuse for you to bully them.

Nobody is perfect,

but a person with bad character

is not a good person.

I hope you remember this forever.

Leave then.

Let's go.

Are you okay?

- Min Lin. - Are you hurt?

Min Lin.

Is this your brother?

How are you?

Did you get hurt?

Are you in pain?

You're all covered in dust.

Mom's going to worry when she sees you.

It's my fault for not protecting you.

Where's your home?

Let me take you back.

Hurry. Say thank you.

Thank you, sir.

- Thank you. - It's okay.

Let's go.

- Okay. - Let's go.

Drink slowly. Don't choke.

Actually, I grew up without a dad too.

My mom raised me

by selling seafood.

Back then, people would

also insult me with limericks.

My mom was too busy and tired.

To save her worries,

I didn't dare tell her.

There was someone

who helped me out like I just did.

I can even recite

every word

she said back then.

That person must be

a close friend to you, right?

She keeps threatening

to cut ties with me,

but I've told her

that'd never happen.

(Fangping Seafood)

Son.

Do your homework while watching the shop.

I'm going to deliver these to the restaurant next door.

Mom, how about I go instead?

No, no, no.

- Let me go. - Do your homework.

Your teacher said high school

is a countdown

to the college entrance exam.

Do your homework.

Alright.

Alright, stop there.

Mom, be careful.

Wen.

Help me move this over there.

Alright.

Tang Yang.

My mom's on a business trip in Beijing.

My dad's in a meeting.

I forgot my keys,

so I came here to do my homework.

Take a seat.

Here's today's homework.

After you finish, let me know how to solve it.

Haven't you finished your homework?

Yeah.

Can't I work on some extra exercises?

I'll solve this problem first.

Isn't that Jiang,

our school's heartthrob?

What's wrong?

Is the heartthrob selling seafood now?

Doesn't that make you seaweed?

I can smell the fishy scent from here.

Can you smell it?

Yeah, I can smell it.

Give me a fish.

Which one?

That one.

Seaweed,

make sure to clean

and gut it for me.

I don't do dirty work like that.

Sure.

Wait a moment.

What's wrong?

Calm down, calm down.

I understand what you mean.

Alright, alright, just cool down.

Tang Yang, you...

Go play.

Sorry.

This fish just told me

it thinks your IQ is too low

to eat it.

What do you mean?

I mean you're too dumb to eat fish.

Is that hard to understand?

What? Don't believe it?

Well, I just happen to have

a set of competition papers

for all subjects.

You can choose any subject.

If you can pass,

I'll gut this fish

and treat you to it. Deal?

Those papers in her hand

are hellishly difficult.

Teachers spent a day

creating them.

Let's go. Don't provoke her.

Tang Yang.

Who is Seaweed to you?

Why are you protecting him?

I'm his big brother, alright?

So nosy.

Has your previous self-reflection essay

for Director Zhang expired?

Are you planning to write another one?

I remember the last time your dad came to school,

Director Zhang asked me

to pick him up at the school gate.

Next time, I'll have

a good chat with him.

Why do you love eating fish

but never use your brain?

Alright, let's go.

Let's go, let's go.

- Let's go play. - Don't talk to her.

Have you figured out how to solve it?

I can't figure it out,

big bro.

Big bro? Why are you calling me that?

When did I become your big bro?

Didn't you just say

you're my big bro?

I was just saying that casually.

But I took it seriously.

Then I'll have

to accept you as my minion.

Big bro, how to solve this?

Have no idea?

Jiang Shiyan, you...

If you have a brain, use it.

You're not even trying,

and now you gave up.

What do you keep your brain for?

If you don't use it, you might as well toss it in the hotpot.

How about

fish hot pot tonight?

My mom can make it.

Sounds good.

I'll have it with a dry dip.

I'll have an oily dip.

Alright.

Why don't we slice the fish now?

You got distracted again.

I almost got sidetracked by you.

Hurry and solve it.

♪When a beam of light♪

♪Falls gently on my shoulder♪

♪Guiding every step of the way♪

♪The wind sways my clothes♪

♪With trees rustling in sight♪

♪Even dreams have sprouted wings to take flight♪

♪We've cried and laughed before♪

♪Yet you stayed by my side♪

♪With every turn I take♪

♪Your warmth remains sure♪

♪You said you'd join my adventure in this vast world♪

♪Following the map to grant my every small wish♪

♪Slowly healing every wound I've ever bore♪

♪The seasons pass, but your gentle touch soothes♪

♪The moments in my palm♪

♪You said you'd join my adventure in this vast world♪

♪Following the map to grant my every small wish♪

♪Slowly healing every wound I've ever bore♪

♪The seasons pass, but your gentle touch soothes♪

♪The moments in my palm♪

♪You said you'd join my adventure in this vast world♪

♪Following the map to grant my every small wish♪

♪Slowly healing every wound I've ever bore♪

♪The seasons pass, but your gentle touch soothes♪

♪The moments in my palm♪