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[In Life and Love]
[Episode 42]
Go slowly...
Don't peek!
- What is it? - You'll know very soon.
I'm afraid of tripping.
Don't worry, I'm holding you. If you fall, we'll fall together.
Okay. One, two, three, ta-da!
What is this?
The door code is your birthday.
This house is yours.
It's for me?
I made you unhappy before. This house is an apology gift.
I know you've been wanting to sell your house
and open a baking workshop.
I support you.
One cannot accomplish great things without first burning one's boats.
Do you like it here?
Don't look at me with that overly adoring look.
A man should be able to give a woman a home.
Take a look. The house is under your name. It's yours. And so am I.
[Beijing House Registration. Owner: An Qing Huan.]
I can reject you, can't I? Do I have to take it?
Would you be able to let me go?
You know me, I don't beat around the bush.
I didn't like you using Lin Yue to deal with Tang Xiao Gang.
Of course, I hope that people like him get what's coming to them.
But I believe that you have the ability to beat him the right way.
I like your attitude towards life.
I hope you never change.
I hope that one day, if you manage to create an even more magnificent world...
we'll still have the chance to meet there.
Don't worry. From now on...
it's all over.
No more Tang Xiao Gang, no more Lin Yue.
Just the two of us.
I will watch over our home, and watch over you.
Come on, let me show you around.
This here is our kitchen.
- It's so pretty! - This is a bathroom.
Yes, the guest bathroom.
Here's a home office. Take a look.
Congratulations, you won.
You instigated this entire battle.
I never wanted to be your enemy.
I concede, I've lost.
I didn't ask you here to talk about this.
Can we talk about something else?
All right.
I haven't been able to sleep these past few days in jail.
I've been asking after your company.
I've asked my manager to keep me up to date with your Weibo
and all other news about you in the media.
I finally see what you're trying to do.
You want to successfully create the machine of your dreams, right?
I know it so well.
I remember we came up with it on the eve of our college graduation.
It was a dream we shared.
We were sitting on the steps outside the lecture hall.
We talked a lot.
We really were so young then... we looked down on everyone.
We even side-eyed people who had already succeeded.
We said that successful people should be the ones who invent success.
We drank a lot, until sunrise.
We were so wasted.
You threw up all over me.
The smell never left that shirt no matter how many times I washed it.
I didn't expect you to remember all that.
But I'm the only one left achieving that dream.
You're right.
The winner gets to achieve the dream.
But the road to success is still long.
I know you too well, Ding Ren Jian.
This is a huge undertaking for someone of your nature.
- Are you still underestimating me? - No.
I'm just pragmatic enough to face reality.
You're a genius. You have creativity.
You have influence.
But you're too soft on yourself.
You aren't capable of facing your enemies with an iron fist
in the most critical moments.
You put in your best effort, of course...
but you lack efficiency and determination.
You can be extraordinarily successful
but you're never able to reach the top.
Don't speak yet.
My visitation hours are short today. Let me finish speaking first.
I've found some issues with your business plan.
I've organized them all into files.
I've also added a few solutions that I think are sustainable.
I've put them all into a proposal that I've given to my manager.
After you leave, he will transfer it over to you.
Are you doing this because you've found your conscience?
No.
Then why?
I'm training my enemy. I want him to be better.
I'm going to be spending my time here reflecting on my mistakes.
Thinking them over.
Ding Ren Jian, you have to do better.
One day when I'm out, I'm going to fight another battle
and I want you to be my opponent because I want to beat you.
Why do we have to be enemies? Why do we have to fight?
Why can't we achieve our dreams together?
Because you and I are from two different worlds.
What I fear is a lack of opponents.
I've never been afraid of not having friends.
You are a great opponent. You've always been.
So you're wrong when you say I look down on you.
Why would I look down on you? What right do I have to look down on you?
You guessed wrong.
I've always looked up to you, that's why I always fought with you.
I always compared myself to you.
But the you right now worries me a lot.
I worry you?
There will come a day where you'll lose yourself in this chaos.
You will turn into another me.
If that happens, you won't be able to be my opponent.
And then all of this will have been for nothing.
Tang Xiao Gang, you can relax.
I will never turn into you.
I'm grateful for the proposal that you're giving me today.
I have something for you in return.
I don't know if you still remember...
Girl, please look here...
Look here, look here...
Look at our magnificent performance.
Don't pretend you don't care.
Girl, please look here...
Look here, look here...
We were so stupid, weren't we?
We stood outside the female dorms and yelled through Lin Yue's window.
We were best friends then.
Ding, may I ask you for a favor?
Yes. I'll promise you anything.
I signed the divorce papers.
Lin Yue is free from now on.
Why are you telling me this?
Lin Yue's business is no longer my business.
She's your ex-wife.
I'm not you. I have no interest in my friend's wife.
Give me one more minute.
Do you know Lin Yue's condition right now?
- I don't need to know. - You do.
Her cancer came back.
She has two months at most.
If the three of us are still friends... if we were ever friends...
you wouldn't just abandon her.
Are you moved?
I...
I really feel like crying right now.
Don't cry yet. Tell me what you think first.
Let me apologize for my dear friend's lack of experience.
I'll speak for him.
One word: Beautiful!
Two words: Absolutely perfect.
Three words: He loves you.
You can't say that for me! I have to say it.
I love you. But it's not perfect yet.
Not unless I'm standing by her side.
Seeing the two of you together makes me feel so jealous.
Isn't it nearly your turn?
It's perfect! They're having a sale.
- Buy one, get one free! - That's right, I can get you a discount.
It's fine, we haven't even picked a date. What's the point?
Seriously, you already have a house.
I heard it's under her name too.
- Really? You're so lucky! - Hey, what's this?
We aren't even married yet. Betraying me already?
I'm a wealthy girl.
If you don't mind...
Why would I mind?
Enough, enough! I'm still here, you know.
Let's tone down the affection, okay?
Am I invisible?
You can't stand seeing people showing off their love?
You guys aren't showing off, you really are in love.
You and Ding are too.
I'd need to actually see him to verify that.
He's that busy? Too busy to even spend time with you?
Ask him.
He's just a housing manager. Why would I ask him?
Not only do you have to ask me, you also have to manage me!
After we marry, you're the boss.
- Boss. - Is that so?
Boss, here, go change into an even prettier one.
Boss!
So? Talk to me.
I don't even know.
What do you mean?
- Is Ding Ren Jian not treating you well? - It's not that.
He doesn't get mad, he drives me here and there
he gives me everything I want...
Then, he's having an affair?
No.
His phone records are ridiculously clean.
He's becoming more outstanding, more successful, more...
Distant, right?
You think I'm being a bit unreasonable, don't you?
Not a bit, but incredibly.
I know it's me.
Every woman hopes her man becomes successful, right?
Except when that day actually comes, life becomes more complicated.
Every morning when I wake up
he's already off to catch an early flight.
By the time I go to bed at night, he's still out.
If I want to eat with him, I have to schedule it with his secretary.
Most preferably a week beforehand.
He's even harder to reserve than the hottest restaurant.
When he finally has time to eat at home
he never actually eats the food I cook.
He says every day, he has to eat at least six meals.
Sometimes, he has to eat two meals at the same time.
He has to save his appetite for the people he does business with.
But that's okay, because we can wait for the holidays.
Except when it's finally the holidays, he sleeps all day.
I tell myself that it's fine
because even just watching him sleep brings me joy.
But then, guess what?
One day, he was sleeping, and then
he suddenly woke up yelling, "I want to buy you all out!"
"Don't haggle with me!"
He used to say he'd marry me once he became successful.
Now he's successful, but he no longer has time to marry me.
All right, Young Mistress An. Let's call him and ask, okay?
This isn't okay of him. Next time I see him, I'll discipline him for you.
How can he be like this?
Here.
Come on, take the phone.
Hey, are you busy?
No.
I'm with Zhu Gan and Dong Jia Xin, wedding dress shopping.
They're having a buy one, get one free sale right now.
Should I try a few dresses on as well?
I don't think we need to rush into it.
It's not like the discount matters much to us.
When we buy one, it needs to be the best.
Hey, I've got to run, so I'll talk to you later, okay?
What did Ding say?
He said he'd come pick a dress with me another day when he's free.
That means he's really busy, doesn't it? He's really...
Listen, at least another day means there's hope.
Zhu Gan.
Don't take your happiness for granted.
It can disappear in a moment's notice.
Don't worry. I'll definitely be happy.
- You be too, okay? - I will!
Where are off to next? I can take you.
- It's fine. - Why?
I bought a new mattress.
I mean, since I can only see him at night...
I need to up my sleep quality.
- Get it? I'm off. - Okay.
- Tell Jia Xin for me. - Okay.
- Jia Xin, I'm leaving. Bye! - Bye.
Be happy.
You too!
I heard everything just now.
Ding Ren Jian isn't going to turn heartless and unfaithful, is he?
Hush, don't jinx things. Hurry and knock on wood. What are you saying?
Ding would never treat her badly.
I looked your illness up online. It's not that terrible, really.
Research is so advanced now, there are lots of treatments.
There's surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, holistic methods, and more.
If none of those work, there's still traditional medicine.
Those traditional Chinese doctors now are really good.
I've heard of a lot of people who had late-stage cancer
and are still alive and well thanks to traditional medicine.
Ding.
- I want to discuss something with you. - Go on. Whatever I can do...
The doctor says I have about one month left.
The only thing I want to do...
is spend a few more days with you and Man Yi.
I want to relive those mundane days that I once
took for granted and thought were unimportant.
Am I asking for too much?
Don't feel pressured. It was just a spontaneous thought.
Never mind. I'm just...
Just feeling nostalgic.
Get your things together.
Let's go home.
I'll go deal with your paperwork.
- Come in. Please be careful. - Got it.
Why are you at home? You don't have meetings today?
Ding, you were expecting guests?
This is supposed to be our future home.
You're having your ex move in?
Lin Yue is sick. Her cancer came back. She only has a month.
She wants to spend that time with Man Yi and me.
- But do you think this is appropriate? - No.
But things are already like this.
If I don't do this now, I'm going to regret it for the rest of my life.
And so?
Listen... we're still us. She and I are a different thing.
I'm just going to accompany her for the rest of her days.
I won't do anything to upset you.
She has a terminal illness, and I feel for her.
You're her ex, so you helping her is not a problem.
Help her out financially, help find a nanny, help watch your son...
All of that is fine and I'll support you. I'll even help you.
But right now you want the three of us living under one roof.
Don't worry, I'm only taking care of her. It won't come between us.
It already is.
Ding.
Where is that mattress supposed to go?
- Done. - Thank you.
You're welcome.
Hello?
What?
Where is she?
Okay, I'm going to go find her.
Boss!
You're not filming anymore?
Ms. An, where are we supposed to take this mattress?
Do either of you need a mattress?
[Calling An Qing Huan]
- Hello? - An Qing Huan, where are you?
Don't move. I'm heading over right now.
Where should I send you?
I don't know.
Then come home with me.
He told me to find you. He's worried about you.
That's what's the worst.
Aren't you more financially stable now?
Why do you still live here?
My mom and I have gotten used to it. Besides, it's just the two of us.
There's no point in getting a bigger place. It's just a place to sleep.
There's no need to waste money.
If you had said that a year ago
I would've thought the sun rose from the west.
And your mom? How is she?
The same. Sometimes her mind is clear, sometimes it isn't.
When it isn't, she always thinks my dad's still here.
She always says to wait for him to get off work to eat.
- Here. - Thank you.
- Have some water. - Thanks.
- Drink up! - Okay.
So pretty.
You're so pretty.
Take this.
Um, no, no, I can't take this. Madam Zhai, I can't.
No, you must. It's your first time here.
You must.
I won't bother you any longer. You two sit and chat.
This... I can't take this.
My grandmother left that ring for my mom.
My mom's given it to you. You really don't want it?
I'm sorry, I really can't take it.
That's fine.
I know.
I think I should go home.
Is that still your home?
He's chosen to take care of his ex, and you've left.
Why do you still have to go and bother them?
And what can you do if you go back?
Make him choose between the two of you?
That's not your way of doing things.
You're not the kind of person who ignores someone when they're in need.
No, I'm not.
But that is my home.
Our home.
If I decide to leave today, I have to do it my way.
I'm leaving.
Is everything a game to you? I'm not the same as you.
I don't have capital.
This flagship store is my ultimate dream.
Ding.
Stop worrying.
You can count on me for everything.
I'll help you talk to An Qing Huan, all right?
It's just one month! It'll be over soon.
You can't say that about this!
I'm talking. Can you be quiet? What else is he supposed to do?
How is he wrong for helping out a friend?
He's not helping out a friend, he's being promiscuous.
How can that be called promiscuous?
Promiscuity is betraying your loved one
and sleeping around with other people!
But Ding?
He has betrayed his loved one, yes...
but he's doing something amazing for his ex-wife!
It can't compare.
Honestly that sounds even more wrong to me.
Why?
If my ex-girlfriend got sick and I made this decision
- would you be able to accept that? - Of course not!
And not only that, I'd break up with you!
Why?
Because your ex is so ugly.
You... You're insulting my aesthetic.
I've never insulted Zhai Zhi Wei!
So? What about Zhai Zhi Wei?
He's perfect, what are you going to do about it?
How would you insult him?
Fine, then let's forget about getting married.
We clearly can't get through obstacles.
Who is it that can't get through obstacles? My goodness.
- You! - I think it's you.
- You! - You!
Our chemistry is on point.
What are you two doing?
What did I come to you two for?
To watch your love show?
I need you to come up with ideas for me!
I need an idea that won't upset Qing Huan
and will let me help Lin Yue. Look at you two.
Qing Huan.
Are you currently asking Li Dong Ye and Dong Jia Xin for ideas on what to do?
How did you know?
I can't seem to do anything without you knowing.
If they can't come up with anything, I have an idea.
Come down.
What idea do you have? Just so you know
I have no intention of breaking up. You're stuck with me for life.
- Come down first, you'll find out. - Okay, okay, I'm coming.
- It's over. - No, it's not.
We're gross.
Qing Huan.
What are you doing with your suitcase? Where are you going?
I'm leaving temporarily.
I've paid the electricity and gas for this time period.
Take the keys.
I think a temporary separation is good for all of us.
Take care of Lin Yue during this time.
Don't come find me, and don't call me.
I'm afraid I'll regret it if I see you or hear your voice.
I won't be able to part with you.
Okay, take care. I'm leaving.
I'm not going to lose you, am I?
I hope not.
Dad.
I know I probably don't have a right to call you that now.
I've thought about it...
and I think there are some things that are better said to you.
Take this.
This is...
Don't worry. These are my savings.
It's all clean.
It's for Man Yi to use in the future.
I've done a lot of terrible things to you and Ding Ren Jian.
I don't expect you to forgive me.
But I know that I don't have much time left.
Man Yi is still young. There's so much ahead of him.
This... is perhaps the only thing I can do for him now.
The fact that you came all the way out here to find me
and that you called me "Dad" shows that I'm still in your heart.
You don't need to worry about Man Yi.
He still has Ren Jian and me. It won't be a problem.
In the past, I always wanted a house for myself
so I spent a lot of time making money and forcing Ren Jian to make money.
Now I realize... that money can't fix everything.
Life can be very long, but also very short.
But regardless, as long as you are alive and happy...
that's all that matters.
I know what I'm doing is probably wrong...
but for the sake of old memories, for some reason I can't help myself.
An Qing Huan...
She left Ren Jian because of me.
I know I'm being selfish...
but I don't know what else to do.
I want to give Man Yi...
a complete family before I go.
I'm going to be honest with you.
When you wanted a divorce, I really hated you.
Think about it, a complete, whole family. Gone, just like that.
But later on, Ren Jian told me...
He told me about your illness.
And I stopped hating you so much.
Because you were still Ren Jian's wife.
Man Yi's mother.
And you lived in our family for over a decade.
How could I feel nothing for you?
I've gotten old.
I can't view problems using my old ways anymore.
You should go after your own happiness.
You should walk your own path.
Right now...
it's still undetermined whether or not Ren Jian and An Qing Huan
have a future together.
Lin Yue.
There are some things you probably aren't aware of
that I couldn't tell you before because it wasn't appropriate.
Ren Jian's mother passed away when he was young.
He hasn't felt motherly love since he was a child.
A home is a home, and his was always missing something.
It was always just me and him, two men.
After you married him, our home felt whole again.
Even though there was lots of fighting and struggles...
it was still a home.
Things like house funds, savings, and cars
stop mattering at my age.
What I need the most is a complete family.
Dad.
Ren Jian will definitely have a warm, loving family in the future.
I'm counting on you to take care of Ren Jian and Man Yi.
If I could be reborn, I'd still want to be your daughter-in-law.
I promise I'd take proper care of you then.
Take care of yourself.
I'm...
going to be off, then.
[In Life and Love]
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