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[Only Side by Side with You]
[Episode 23]
But she wants your love. That's a competition between her and Nan Qiao.
A competition between two women.
Shi Yue must be the first guy to give you insomnia.
He must also be the first guy you voluntarily interact with.
He's also the first guy to make you feel desire.
He's just trying to make you think of him.
Once you're on the hook, he tightens the reigns.
I can't believe he would pull this kind of scheme.
I think of you as my soul friend. Do you know what that is?
We're very close and know a lot about each other.
But our hearts are very far apart.
It's a person I can tell things to that I can't say to the one I like.
That's what a soul friend is.
Things you can't say to the one you like but you can say to me...
That's not too bad.
But I can't take his place in your heart.
Hello? Mr. Shi?
I'm Xiao An, the boss's most unassuming assistant.
I wanted to tell you that I'm interested in you!
You'd be bold enough to go after Boss's man?
The rock climbing gym? I'll be right over.
I've thought about it, and today I want to teach you...
how to promptly bring a relationship to stage three.
Who taught you?
You did.
What I taught you was that patience is a virtue and to take things slowly.
You still owe me date. I want...
VIVE is Future Up's business partner.
If we stick our hands in right now...
You're forcing me to jump ship.
And here I thought you'd enjoy how I torment Future Up.
Is forthright torment not better than underhanded torment?
Are you calling me underhanded?
You're good.
Call off the men watching Shi Yue.
Ning...
You can stay out of this now.
On the surface it appears as if I've given Wings to Shi Yue.
However, I still haven't cut the leash in my hands.
Here, Xiao An.
Drink up, gather your energy, and go chasing after your love!
That makes sense.
I'm going to go find President Chang right now!
What is this?
Her crush changes just like that?
Her crush has never changed.
But you... what's going on with you?
Why did you go to Future Up again? Is it really that great there?
Better than my house.
It's icy cold every single day.
Dad, why did you call me back so urgently?
Xiao Zheng has come back.
How can you not be here?
I didn't realize he'd returned.
Xiao Zheng has poured all his heart into scientific research.
He's doing this for everybody!
As his wife, you should be putting more effort into your family.
If he hadn't needed to ask Professor Zhao Qin about work...
and I hadn't kept him here...
you probably wouldn't even have been able to see him.
I just came back to grab a clean change of clothes.
Hold on.
You must try this great tea of mine.
Your Commander Du gave it to me.
Thank you, sir.
I chatted with your dad for a long time.
I still have five minutes, the car is waiting outside.
Your nephew's first birthday is the 20th of this month.
The 28th is the 15-year reunion of your doctorate's class.
The first of next month is Hao Hao's birthday.
You can arrange things. Greet everyone in my place.
I know.
I've already prepared Hao Hao's gift for you.
Also, will you send Hao Hao to my mother's this weekend?
She keeps calling me saying she wants to see her grandson.
What about you? Do you m...
Do you miss your son?
Nan Qin.
This is how things have always worked between us.
I have national affairs, you have household affairs.
I've always considered you my best partner.
Have some tea before you go.
It's okay. I still have a lot of work, so I need to go.
I'll try my best to come back for Hao Hao's birthday.
I'll be going then.
All right, I'll leave you to work.
Dad, I'm off too. When Hao Hao comes, get him to practice his calligraphy.
Nan Qin.
Don't think too much about certain things.
I told you this the day you married him.
The most important thing about being a wife is responsibility.
I know, Dad.
Bye.
Yeah?
My mom.
Hao Hao.
Your dad got you a birthday present, it's at your grandpa's. Come on over.
Sis.
- Let's meet up. - Where?
Okay, I'll head over.
Did my brother-in-law go home?
Go home?
That's hardly his home.
At most... it's a hotel.
What's going on between you?
Since we got married, we've never fought.
Things have always been smooth.
It's so smooth that I wonder... am I the one that's in the wrong?
Have you guys talked about it before?
He has only one response every time I talk with him.
He says that I'm his most trusted companion.
Life companion, marriage companion, work companion...
I'm adequate enough for everything outside of feelings.
Isn't that basically partnering up for life?
Why can't men just say what they want to say?
If you love her, then love her. If you don't, then don't.
Some things are not so easy to say.
If he can't, then you say it.
Why can't you make the decision?
Why do you have to sacrifice all your youth for a marriage that isn't working?
Why can't you say no?
I've grown accustomed to it.
I have too many obligations.
Besides, I have Hao Hao.
Nan Qiao.
Sometimes I really envy you.
You were so amazing when you broke it off with Zhou Ran.
That's because I don't know how to handle relationship issues.
I...
I can only just do what I feel like doing.
Doing what you feel like doing... is the most difficult thing to do.
It's the simplest thing in the world.
You should try.
I want you to be the brave one.
I want your marriage to have nothing to do with family
or connections, or money. Only love.
I want it to be something you're incredibly proud of.
What are you doing so late at night? What kind of performance is this?
I can't sleep.
I'm trying to cook myself to sleep.
If cooking could put people to sleep
then midnight food stores wouldn't be a thing.
Are you making me breakfast?
Okay then. In return, I'll listen to your problems.
What, you're afraid that after the tornado comes
you won't be able to sleep?
Nice... using tornado as a metaphor is impressive.
Let me tell you, I think I'm really strange too.
I want the tornado to hurry up and come.
I want the storm to pass so I can see what the result will be.
If that's your attitude, that means you expect a happy ending.
Let me guess.
You hope the queen takes what she wants and leaves
to go off to grow old alone in front of her mirror...
and that the prince and princess live happily ever after.
I just want that when I look at Nan Qiao my eyes are as clear as hers.
I want my heart to be like hers. Free of secrets I can't tell anyone.
I just don't get it. What are you afraid of?
Nan Qiao has done everything already.
You... You're a man, but you're acting like a lamb.
I'm afraid of her being too courageous.
Your breakfast.
Where are you going?
To bed.
This is the earliest I've ever had breakfast.
Happy, you have a package.
- Thanks. - What is it?
- Morning Boss. - Morning.
- Morning Boss! - Morning.
You have a parcel.
Thanks.
You're here.
- Yours. - Mine?
An invitation...
The variety show's wrap party...
I heard they invited a bunch of media outlets.
I think this is a good opportunity.
I have to go and prepare so I can help us promote ourselves.
Wendy!
I want to go.
But they've clearly addressed it to me.
Usually I can't even force you to attend these things. What's the occasion?
I feel like you've been working too hard.
Just so you know, Zhou Ran will also be there.
That's his business.
You should just tell me directly that it's because you want to see Shi Yue.
Don't point out the obvious. Do you get that?
You're becoming a pro at this chase game of yours.
Who's chasing him?
I have no idea what this perpetual probing means.
It's such a waste of time.
What do you want then?
We should just get together if we like each other or don't if we don't.
Well then, you'd better go prepare yourself.
Are you going to the variety show's party?
No.
Nan Qiao is going.
The key to boxing is taking the initiative to strike your opponent.
That's the only way you can win.
If you don't, you're both disrespecting your opponent
and underestimating yourself.
What is it? Did I hit you too lightly just now?
Don't enter the arena if you're brave enough.
But since you have, don't leave halfway through.
It's just a party.
If you want to go so badly, go. I'll give you this opportunity.
You still think this is just a battle between the two of us?
Nan Qiao needs you to protect her right now!
President Zhou, you're not going to invest in such a great venture as this?
I wouldn't have come if I didn't have some kind of opinion.
True.
Although really, anybody could do something like this
but timely opportunities are up to us to grasp.
What are you saying?
President Zhou, you probably aren't aware since you've been out of the country.
This show's main focus today is promoting drone aerial photography.
The company working with them is called...
I know, I heard just now. I know everything.
You shouldn't have backed out of your investment when you did.
It's not that you shouldn't invest in drones...
but what matters is how you invest.
Instead of trailing after Future Up to earn scrapings...
why not partner globally in an open co-op?
That way you receive the highest benefit.
You see? The big picture. It makes a lot of sense.
What happened between you and their CEO?
I heard the gossip! She has money and social status.
But you caused all that trouble...
You're such a gossip.
Choosing ventures is like choosing women.
It doesn't matter how cold they are on the exterior.
But if there's no passion on the inside as well...
how could they satisfy our needs?
You've apparently risen your standards!
You definitely sound experienced.
It's not as if you haven't met Nan Qiao.
No passion whatsoever, a white blouse and jeans all day.
You could say she's innocent...
but honestly, between us men, she's just the completely dispassionate type.
Why are you here?
Fool around more and you'll see...
Please excuse me, I'm late.
What kind of woman is a tasteful woman.
A great woman needs great wine.
Get me a glass of wine for my woman!
Allow me to toast you gentlemen.
- Cheers. - Cheers!
Excuse us.
- What? - What do you see?
Me and you.
Not accurate enough. Close your eyes.
You will see a beautiful woman sitting here.
And a man standing behind her.
President Shi, long time no see. Still as handsome as ever.
- Thanks. - This is...
A girlfriend? She's so pretty, she must be in showbiz.
She's not in showbiz.
I'll leave you guys. I have to make rounds.
President Shi, hello!
- What are you doing? - Let's drink, let's drink.
Don't be rude.
Hey! It's so rare to see you with a female companion!
- Hurry and introduce us! - This is Xinyue Corp's CEO Chen.
Future Up's CEO, President Nan.
- President Nan. - Hello.
- It's an honor. - So you're President Nan!
I'm an admirer.
I've seen the show. Aerial photography technology is really something.
- I look forward to partnering one day. - Thank you.
President Chen, after all that talk...
aren't you going to give her your business card?
Here.
Forgive me.
Here, President Nan.
I... don't have any business cards.
Don't worry! I'm her business card. Find me and you'll find her.
Okay, Zhao, let me introduce you to a friend. We'll be on our way!
I'll see you later.
You don't need these men.
You only need me.
Seeing the way they stared at you filled me with envy.
The way every girl in the room is staring at you
makes me feel like I'm in danger.
Don't worry, I'll protect you.
President Shi!
- Hello, hello. - Director.
So you two were...
I was wondering why you were so adamant about her company coming on our show.
You were... You should've said so earlier!
I hope our technology hasn't disappointed you.
I'm so incredibly grateful for all your support this time.
We were just discussing drone photography issues.
I can't really explain it well. Perhaps you could come help me?
President Shi, I hope you don't mind.
I don't.
- You guys go ahead. - This way.
This here is the behind-the-scenes hero of our filming this time.
I see an old friend. I'm going to go say hello.
Mr. Shi.
Hello, Mr. Shi. I'm Heavenly Dream Agency's newly signed artist, Susie.
Hello.
Maybe you know me?
I act Concubine Jin in the popular show, "Legend of Ming Palace."
I've seen it.
- You've seen "Legend of Ming Palace"? - Yes, yes.
- Really? - Really.
- Then you... - Careful.
Pardon me.
- Are you okay? - Yeah.
So Mr. Shi, do you think there's a chance we could work together?
I'm just the owner of a bar. What would we work together on?
You're one of the majority shareholders of this variety show.
You're incredibly low-key for someone with such power.
You know your gossip.
- Will you have a drink with me then? - Sure.
Excuse me, can I get a glass of red wine here?
Thank you.
Cheers.
By the way...
Your friend over there doesn't seem too happy.
I'm going to go greet him.
It was a pleasure to meet you.
Thanks for the wine.
Who is that man? You know him?
He's the owner of Lucid Dream! He has lots of companies in his hands.
He's also one of the investors of this show.
Really?
It's the first time I've seen him in person.
He really is rich and handsome.
No wonder so many girls are into him.
What's with you? Do you like him too?
What's with you? I just went over to say hi.
- Do you have to make it sound like that? - No.
I really just went over to say hi. Why would I like him?
I know you care about me.
You know I'm simpleminded though. I just want to go on the show, that's it.
How about you go help me talk to him?
Isn't your family well-connected?
- Have fun, I'll see you later. - Okay.
That was a fun conversation.
- Are you talking about you or me? - You.
- Jealous? - No.
- You're jealous. - I'm not.
Stop, that tickles!
Does Zhou Ran know about this spot?
Jealous?
You don't tickle there?
Let's dance.
Hi, is there a party of one out here?
- Here. - Please come this way.
Why won't you give Hao Jie a chance?
I've never heard a word of truth come out of his mouth.
I want him to be straightforward and say he likes me.
I'm sorry, I changed my mind.
- Hello there. - Two tickets to "Monster Hunt" please.
Didn't you just watch this movie?
I want to watch it again.
All right. That's 60 yuan. How will you be paying?
- With my phone. - All right, let me just scan it.
Hold on.
- Here. - In a moment.
- Your tickets. Enjoy the show. - Thank you.
Pardon me.
President Shi, I have some friends who want to meet you.
- Okay. - This way please.
Did you get this guy by sleeping with him?
Do you get all your investors by sleeping with them?
Did you sleep with him because you couldn't get any investors?
Nan Qiao, haven't you gone overboard?
Is that me or you?
Say that again.
I'm sorry.
My girlfriend has a temper. Don't be angry. Here.
Mr. Shi, is it? Rest assured, we'll be meeting again.
Alone. I'll be on my way.
Get everyone a copy of this.
Finish it up.
As for the rest...
I'll leave the rest to you guys.
[Text from Xiao Qi]
What time is it?
- What time is it? - Almost nine.
Sorry, I'm late.
We still have time. Let's go in.
- Let's go. - I'm sorry.
I meant to send that to Nan Qiao, but I made a mistake.
It's fine. Since you already made a mistake, just keep making them.
Give me a chance.
When you're 20 minutes late, you won't understand the movie anymore.
Let's just go in first.
Why are you smiling?
You look much better than the movie.
As long as you're with me, it doesn't matter if the movie is complete.
My heart is complete.
A movie that hasn't started, and a story that hasn't begun...
What's the point in watching either?
But God made it so that you sent the text to the wrong person...
and for me to misunderstand, which resulted in us meeting.
I think that's the purpose of everything that happened today.
Let me borrow that, thanks.
Have a yogurt. Calm yourself down.
I promise that no matter what happens, I'll never make you wait for me.
You don't want the yogurt? You really aren't going to drink it?
There's a place that's better than the movie.
Do you remember when my phone fell into the sink?
Yeah. You didn't use the new phone I bought you.
Then we went out on the motorbike.
Halfway on the ride, I accidentally squeezed your... chest.
That's the first time you hit me, so I remember it very well.
I really treasure this old phone.
All of my past is in this phone.
Listen.
Is that the sound of a plane taking off?
It's the sound of a plane landing. The most wonderful sound in the world.
What's the difference between the two?
A safe landing... meant that he returned.
Are you still going on your trip around the world?
What?
I... am circling my entire world!
I just want to have a serious conversation with you.
Why do you always just joke around?
Are you ever serious for even a second?
Why do you have to live so happy-go-lucky?
There's nothing wrong with laughing a lot.
- I... - I don't like it right now...
and neither will I like this kind of humor in the future.
You want to play around in life, that's up to you.
But don't waste my time on it!
We're completely different people!
When can you let go of the burden in your heart?
Wendy is going to announce our partnership with VIVE tomorrow.
She says the outcome of the variety show has been really great.
The timing and number of the sales all worked out.
I...
This is the first time I haven't felt awkward at one of these events.
Were you helping me just now, or did you really want to introduce me to everyone?
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