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[In Life and Love]
[Episode 13]
Zhang?
Old Li? How come you're here?
What brings you here today?
I'm working on a game project with an old classmate.
We came here for karaoke and some fun.
Hello?
Chairman Tang, uh... I have something to tell you.
I'm at a nightclub right now. Guess who's here.
Who?
Ding Ren Jian.
You saw him?
Your old classmate, Mr. Zhang, is here.
He said Ding Ren Jian is here.
No wonder he's not answering his phone.
Chairman Tang, I see this as a good opportunity.
I know.
I want to head back and rest.
Let's go together.
Didn't we say we're going to drink our fill tonight?
You keep making calls instead.
Zhang, we didn't drink enough last time.
Today, we're not leaving until we're drunk.
Good. There's fine wine over at our room.
- Let's go, let's go. - Zhang, Zhang.
If I let you go, that would be much too inappropriate of me.
Here, finish this glass. We'll call for someone.
You get me.
Bye now.
Tang, we're not on the same floor. Why are you following me?
I'll walk you to your door.
You don't need to. I'm not a three-year-old kid.
- I'll press the button for you. - Lin Yue.
Tang, what are you doing?
I thought by coming here with me, you gave your silent acceptance.
This is my job.
I just thought that given our longtime friendship
you wouldn't use work to take advantage of me.
When did we become friends?
I remember you were clearly my girlfriend since college.
Tang!
So many years have passed.
I am now Ding Ren Jian's wife.
I always will be.
Don't make your words so final.
Nothing lasts forever.
Hello? Speak. What's going on over there?
What?
You're saying he's the new manager of the R&D Division?
So very interesting.
Interesting.
Where are you going?
Bye.
Message me when you get home.
Okay, bye.
Ding, bye.
Uh... Dress up nicely tomorrow. Don't embarrass me.
Got it. Bye.
Message me when you get home.
Are you all right, Uncle?
You can't even stand steady.
Where do you live? You're so drunk. I'll take you home.
No, no, I can't go home.
I have to let the alcohol wear off first or my wife will be mad.
You really are drunk. Isn't your wife away on a business trip?
Hey, hey!
Don't lie down here! Get up! It's cold here.
Come on, get up!
My goodness. What am I going to do?
Here, come.
Ding Ren Jian, why aren't you picking up? I have urgent things to talk about.
There's something I want to discuss with you.
This project I'm working on is too stressful.
I don't want to do it anymore.
If anything, we'll just work hard for another five or six years
and slowly pay off the mortgage.
If I withdraw from this project though
I'll definitely displease my boss.
It won't be enough to warrant my dismissal, but...
Ding Ren Jian, where are you? Let's talk on the phone.
Call me soon.
I'll be waiting for you, no matter how late it is.
Uncle, you're up. Are you feeling okay?
Do you want a facial mask?
- What is this place? - My house.
Why would I be at your house?
You were so drunk last night and I don't know where you live.
I slept here last night?
What about you?
Over there.
Uncle, it's so early. Why are you in such a rush?
Let's split a cab ride to work.
It wouldn't be good if others see.
Who would see? Besides, we are a dashing pair.
I'm afraid of being seen!
Fine. Look at how scared you are.
I let you have the bed while I slept on the sofa yesterday.
I knew I wasn't that sort of person.
All right, you can go. Don't rush. Take your time.
- Wait a bit before leaving. - Okay.
Oh, right!
If my wife calls the office later, do not bring up last night.
Nothing happened yesterday.
I never came here. You don't see me, you don't see me
I can pretend not to see you
but I'm afraid your wife has already seen.
Lin Yue, over here.
Ding, is it?
Are you okay?
I'm fine. Thank you.
Eat bread.
Ding keeps calling but you don't answer. What if there's an emergency back home?
I said everything's fine.
Work comes first.
Ding Ren Jian comes seventh.
Isn't this the purpose of your trip?
Dong Ye.
Li Dong Ye!
Yes, I'm the one in charge here!
Mom? Mom, why are you here?
I went to see you at your office.
They said you're in charge of a big project now
so your Housing Bureau office arranged a hotel room here for you to work in.
Mom, did something happen?
- Or did you miss me? - You wish.
You know what you've done! Look!
A minor burn?
That silly girl was so careless.
You're laughing?
You marred her face. She could have you arrested!
Mom, calm down. It's not that serious.
It's just an allergic reaction.
She'll be fine after the swelling goes down.
- It won't leave a scar-- - You!
Oh my gosh.
Sir, where are we going?
I don't know either. Just keep driving.
Ding, did you get my message?
Ding, reply to my message.
Answer my calls.
Ding Ren Jian, don't make me lose my patience with you.
I'm giving you 10 minutes.
No matter where you are, reply to me right away! Immediately!
Okay, I get it.
What do you get? It's not what you think!
Sir, are you all right?
I posted a picture of me and another woman on Moments.
Do you think I'm all right?
Is the woman younger than your wife?
Yes.
Better-looking than your wife?
What's this nonsense? There's no comparison!
All right. I'll take you to a pharmacy.
It looks like you should stock up on painkillers and gauze.
How do I explain?
There's only one option. Deny it until you die!
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Hello--
She's not even answering calls now!
Your wife sure is tough.
She's not even giving you a chance to deny it.
So where are we going?
The pharmacy.
All right!
Mom, it's okay, it's okay.
Don't hit me anymore, okay?
Your hand will hurt.
Son, come with me to the Qin house.
I'm not going.
The developers are coming by later. I have a meeting.
Then ask your boss for time off.
You have to apologize to Ms. Dong today. Okay?
Apologize? Why?
I'd apologize to anyone but her. Honestly!
Did she tell you to come see me? Did she bully you again?
No!
She's been crying ever since it happened.
She fell asleep after tiring herself out by crying. She hasn't said a word.
That's because she feels guilty.
Mom, you can tell her I did this.
I'll be waiting for her here. She can come see me.
No. You must go to the Qin house to apologize to her.
I'm not going, Mom.
- You must go! - I'm not going!
You must go.
Mom, stop tugging me. I'm not going.
Xiao Li, I'm here with Vice President Qin.
I've been waiting. Come have a seat.
Hello, Vice President Qin. This is my son.
Mom, go on now. I have a meeting.
Once you're done here, come to the Qin house to apologize.
What apology? No.
Okay, fine, I'll do it. I'll come see you later, okay?
Oh, it's you! Please come inside.
How come you came?
So, someone is buying up shares from minority shareholders?
Actually, someone has been eyeing those 15 percent shares all along
but they haven't had a chance to make their move.
But lately, they've begun to take action.
If we let them succeed, I will be forced out of my position.
When did this begin?
It began when your mother was last in the hospital.
So you had a reason for leaving Mom to go to Budapest.
I needed confirmation the shares were still in the hands of the shareholders
and had not been sold.
Why didn't you tell me at the time?
There are some things you don't need to know.
Then why are you telling me now?
Because I need your help.
This family needs your help.
Would you like to have tea or water?
Have you read our reconstruction proposal?
Have some water.
I've looked at the proposal
and I really don't like it.
Why?
It's like this.
On the way here this morning, I passed through Old Town.
As I was walking, something suddenly stopped me in my tracks.
I smelled the aroma of rice wrapped in seaweed.
It was such a familiar smell. I haven't eaten it in years.
I was suddenly brought back to my childhood years.
I remembered growing up in that part of Old Town.
Every morning, my mom gave me two yuan.
I used one yuan to buy 100 grams of steamed rice with a Chinese cruller.
Half a yuan could get me an extra salty egg yolk
or a big heap of shredded dried pork.
The last half yuan was for a bowl of steaming hot soy milk.
So delicious.
I feel so blessed just thinking about it now.
I also remember Grandma Zhuang's wontons. I ate there ever since I was a kid.
There's also that square public bath in the back streets.
Everybody bathed there, man or woman, young or old.
I remember I had made a bet with someone back then.
I used a water gun and shot out a lightbulb.
Uncle Yan caught me and dragged me to see my dad about it.
However, he didn't know my dad always stood up for me.
My dad told him I was good at physics and understood thermal expansion.
Uncle Yan and my dad nearly started fighting.
- The two-- - What do you want to say?
We don't have time to sit here and listen to you talk about your family.
Sorry, sorry. I veered off topic.
How about this? I'll explain it clearly to you two.
So is it you?
What?
You and your mom are purchasing Zen Corporation's minority stocks, right?
What are you saying?
The minority shareholders have always had
possession of Zen Corporation's minority shares.
Why would my mother and I purchase them?
Zhai Zhi Wei, what kind of people do you see my mom and I as?
Our two families are on such close terms and the two of us have this relationship.
Have you not humiliated me enough with your actions that day?
Although you have a lot of shortcomings
I still believe you're someone who is unafraid to own up to your own actions.
Is that considered a compliment? Thanks.
What happened to your face?
Who knows what bad luck I have?
A lunatic did this to me.
You have more of a personality this way.
I'll let you off for the time being. Bye.
Zhai Zhi Wei, stop right there!
What right do you have to treat me this way? Am I your prisoner?
No. You're not qualified.
Then who is? An Qing Huan?
You...
Do you like her?
The word "like" doesn't seem very accurate.
I think it should be the word...
Shut up! I'm not listening!
Please tell your mom it's best if she doesn't play any dirty tricks
whether they're on me or on my dad.
And I already have a woman I want to marry.
What I mean to say is
these buildings and this piece of land
are not just buildings and land. Understand?
They're a part of our lives.
They contain memories of our loved ones, our homes, and our lives.
They've left a mark on our souls.
We can't erase them or wipe them away. Understand?
Do you know how old the oldest building there is?
From the third year of the reign of Emperor Guang Xu.
It's over 100 years old!
And the newest building?
It was refurbished in the 1960s. It's been half a century!
Yes, the facilities have aged.
Water, electricity, and gas installations are all old and inconvenient, right?
But it doesn't mean these old and inconvenient things have no value!
I'm in architecture. I understand.
These are called precious heritage buildings.
When faced with such properties, we should conserve and restore them
instead of completely destroying them!
This project you're working on is called a modern landmark.
I particularly approve of it.
However, your current proposal
is to send 10 bulldozers in
to level out the place in half a day's work
so you can build whatever will earn you money!
I don't approve of this kind of proposal!
Xiao Li, aren't you being too extreme?
Our intention isn't to refuse to conserve historic buildings
but once we break ground, everything costs money.
We've conducted some statistical research.
We would have to dig nine meters deep at most.
There are water, electricity, and gas lines
communication cables, flood control installations, and sewage treatments.
If we damage those, we're destroying your culture?
If the old buildings aren't torn down, the bulldozers can't reach the work site.
This construction is quite difficult.
The wood in some buildings had completely decayed.
The interiors must be completely renovated.
This all costs money!
Buying this land already cost me a fortune!
If not for Vice President Qin, I--
Money, money, money. Isn't all because of money?
As the developer of this land
if all you see is money, then you're much too short-sighted.
Whose opinion is this? Yours or the Housing Bureau's?
At present, it is my opinion.
However, I will write up a report and submit it to my superiors.
I believe this will be the final decision of the Housing Bureau.
After all, my superior put me in charge of this project
because I am an expert in the renovation of old buildings
not because I'm a demolition expert.
Xiao Li, let's--
Vice President Qin, let's--
Vice President Qin, don't--
I really don't like indulging rich people's rotten faults.
Uncle, which conference room do you want to use for the team meeting later?
You decide.
Anything else?
Uncle, you had a lot of fun last night.
You're so biased, calling Third instead of me.
Who are you calling Third? She has a name. Be more serious.
All right, I won't provoke you.
I'll open up the conference room for you.
By the way, Uncle, Third--
Wang Zhen Zhen called to say
she's feeling very unwell today and wants to take the day off.
- Do you allow it? - Yes, yes.
If possible, it'd be great if she takes a few more days off.
What are you looking at?
Uncle, I really admire you.
You...
You're just out to cause chaos, aren't you?
Your buddies are all here. The meeting can begin!
The hell with this?
These are our bestselling colors.
We sell them 20 percent cheaper than most other retail stores.
It's like 20 percent off. It's a very good value.
This is the main style promoted this season.
I've heard many husbands buy them on their business trips.
Why don't you buy a set too?
Which color would you like?
Miss!
We were really excited hearing you talk last night.
These guys quit their jobs this morning.
From now on, we're following you!
My lousy company even deducted a month's salary.
I don't even plan on getting it back.
I know now. If I work with you, I'll earn it back in no time at all.
Ding, I'm not good with words
but I'll go in whichever direction you point me.
I'm listening to you!
- That goes without saying. - I agree with that.
- Follow Ding. - That's right.
Since everybody thinks of me as a friend
I have a question for you.
This question concerns my and this division's survival.
Really?
Go ahead.
We won't hold anything back.
This issue is very tricky and difficult to handle.
We may be old, but we're not useless.
We have much more experience in this industry than those young kids.
No problem is too big. Tell us.
I also think you all must have a lot of experience with this issue.
Stop dragging this out. Just spit it out. What is it?
It's like this. I drank too much last night.
The young lady hugging me took a picture and posted it online.
It looked a bit intimate, but I swear I am innocent of anything.
However, it so happens my wife is away on a business trip.
I'm guessing she's already seen the picture.
She won't answer my calls or reply to my messages now.
Give me some advice on what to do.
Ding, does that young lady work in our company?
Yes.
She looks young and tender!
What are you saying?
Can't you two be serious?
Give me her number. I'll do it if you can't.
Give it to you? Give it to me!
Can you guys be serious?
If you can't be serious, get out!
What's all this joking?
- The meeting is over! - Ding is glowing with spring love!
We really can't help you!
[Number Three]
Hello?
What did I leave at your house?
I'll get it after work. Bye.
[Wang Zhen Zhen]
[Ms. An]
Hey.
Hello? It's me, An Qing Huan.
I'm near your office right now.
Are you free for lunch? Let's eat together.
I have something to discuss with you.
I really can't today. I'm in deep trouble.
What? Help you solve your problem?
I don't even know how to fix my own problem.
Why don't you help me fix my problem first?
This Li Dong Ye really doesn't know what's good for him.
His boss is easygoing, but it's too bad it's just a pretense.
He keeps things clean.
I don't have the time to beat around the bush with them.
We're on a tight schedule.
I've already hired someone to get started on that other matter.
So soon?
That's a big piece of pie. Can you take it all?
I don't need to show my face. I'm looking for a suitable candidate.
Once this real estate project is up and running
I'll kick him out of the picture.
Oh, understood.
Will there be risks to making such a big move?
Zhai Tao is experienced.
I haven't been working for nothing.
It's been so many years.
Do you still think of me as his junior
who followed him around all day, asking for candy?
Of course not.
Otherwise, I wouldn't have pulled strings and made contacts for you.
I have a question, purely out of personal curiosity.
You're doing well in Zen Corporation.
Why did you suddenly want to have a hand in real estate?
I have no interest in real estate.
However, I'm interested in everything my senior does.
I want to sleep now. Wake me when we arrive.
Uh...
What about Li Dong Ye?
His mother is my daughter's personal beautician.
I'll think of a way to keep his mouth shut.
If he keeps saying the wrong things, I'll teach him a lesson.
Young people need to be taught with a firm hand.
I understand. I'll wait to hear from you.
That's the situation now.
So, I want to ask you to help me pick out an apology gift for my wife.
I don't know many women.
You're the one with the best taste out of the women I know.
Please help me.
Do all men fool around with every woman they see?
No! Didn't I explain it to you? It was a misunderstanding.
Help me out.
Seeing as you're so inclined to acknowledge your mistake
I'll help you this once.
Let me tell you, I normally don't tolerate this sort of rotten affair.
Help me think of something meaningful and affordable.
You want it practical, right?
Even better if it can be used daily.
And inexpensive!
Best if it can be showed off.
No such thing exists, Mister.
Ding Ren Jian, did your wife marry you to train her endurance?
No, my wife is different from you young ladies.
This is also precisely why I love her so much.
Help me out.
I got it!
Now that you reminded me, I know just what to get her.
What is it?
Secret.
My problem is solved. Tell me yours.
I want you to help me do a taste test.
No problem.
Tell me the time, location, guests
and how much my transportation budget is.
I helped you out so much just now and I didn't even mention money, Mr. Ding.
That's because you were pretending to be polite. I'm honest.
Fine, it's settled.
7:00 p.m. tonight at your house.
Not my house. My dad is at home.
My son is also at home. He's my wife's spy.
It'll get too complicated. Let's go to your place instead.
We can't. I'm getting new cabinets instead.
What do we do, then?
Let's go to your new house.
Because it has everything, right?
Bring your own seasonings.
All right, I'll go get ready. Give me your keycard.
Don't lose it.
See you there.
Don't make me go.
Be good.
All right, all right.
Ms. Dong, my son, Dong Ye, came to apologize to you.
Hey.
Don't you want to hear my apology?
You're leaving before I've apologized?
What? You don't want to hear it?
Yes, of course I have to hear it.
Ms. Gui, go buy a set of the newest skincare items.
Didn't I just buy a set yesterday?
Buy another one.
Okay. Mom, buy another set for her.
Okay. Don't get into an argument with Ms. Dong.
Mom, don't worry.
I respect women, don't I? Don't worry.
Ms. Gui, where are you going?
I'm going out to buy skincare items for Jia Xin.
Did your son study architecture?
Yes. My son had very good grades in his field of study.
He was assigned to the Housing Bureau.
He just started working there
and is already in charge of a major project.
But don't architect majors
usually choose to study abroad or become architects?
Because of our family circumstances
he started looking for a job as soon as he graduated.
He wanted to be an architect
but the prerequisites for working at architecture firms are too high.
Those who have never studied abroad have no hope of being hired.
It's my fault for holding him back.
I'll help.
What would you say if I send your son abroad to study?
What?
Not bad.
You're trained in Taekwondo?
I'm a black belt. What are you trained in?
I'm not trained in anything. I practice performance art!
Look at you! You broke our lamp!
Look at what? You kicked it yourself.
What if you hadn't ducked?
If I didn't duck, I'd be the broken one.
Don't be so immature.
I'm immature? You're clearly the immature one!
You couldn't have thought of another way to attack me?
You just had to use such senseless and despicable methods?
Let me tell you.
When attacking, aim for the vital parts first.
With someone like you who likes to shamelessly show off your looks
of course I'd attack your pretty little face first.
All right. When your mom gets back, I'll show her just how you apologized.
I like to cultivate talent.
I'll be happy if they study well and become useful to me.
Your son isn't an ungrateful person, is he?
Of course not.
Is what you say true?
Of course it is. It's not a big deal.
The company sends many kids abroad every year anyway.
Including your son won't make a difference.
There won't be a difference without me either.
Vice President Qin.
I think there is too little space between the counters.
These are luxury goods after all.
We need to consider
the female consumer's mood while shopping.
The arrangement of brands on the entire floor is inappropriate.
High-, mid-, and low-end brands are all mixed together.
You must know customers have a purpose for coming to a duty-free store.
Moreover--
Don't panic. Let's talk after you calm down.
I'm feeling just fine.
How many years have we known each other? I know you well.
When you are anxious and distressed, you talk endlessly.
The more detailed your train of thought, the more distressed you are feeling.
I've seen the picture.
This time, Ding...
We know him. He just likes to show off.
Maybe he really was just entertaining someone.
So?
Do you also think the young are great?
Everyone has different tastes.
In any case, I just know I'm at Sanya with you right now.
He was just promoted and he already let it go to his head.
The girl looks like a millennial.
Young girls are fresh and exciting.
It'll pass.
You really shouldn't worry. They were just chatting, okay?
Chatting?
Look at this.
He didn't go home yesterday?
I called home in the morning.
With the way his dad was stammering, I knew he was covering for Ding.
Let's head back.
- Head back? - To go see Ding.
Tang, stay out of our business. I really don't want to go back.
Your mind is already there. Why are you still staying here?
What would I do back there? Am I supposed to interrogate him?
We've been married for so many years. Is that necessary?
You don't think so, but I do.
I want you to get to the bottom of it and know the truth.
The truth?
I did what you asked. What's next?
Next, get your hands on the software as soon as possible.
However, I have to remind you.
You're not the only one doing this.
Our company's position will go to whoever gets it first.
I really can't do it.
I'm actually only in charge of serving beverages.
Then do something you can do.
Zhen Zhen, you said on the phone that I left something here.
Give it to me quickly. I have to get back to the office.
Where are you taking me?
To see Ding.
This isn't the way to my home or Ding's office though.
Then clearly, he's somewhere else.
Tang, do you know something?
Do yo want to know?
If you want to know, I will help you understand everything.
So...
The place you're taking me is where Ding is.
Or there's more than just Ding there.
Perhaps.
Who else?
I don't need to say it.
You can see for yourself later.
We're here.
Lin Yue, stop fooling yourself.
Fairy tales don't exist in this world.
Behind every truth is something very unsightly.
Be brave. See for yourself.
[From Sweetie's Account] [1,228 yuan deposited to your account]
Come on.
Ding just sent me a gift of 1,228 yuan.
And what does that mean?
[In Life and Love]
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