♫ It’s the snowflakes that drift piece by piece into my eyes ♫
♫ It's the flames that glows and dims, never giving up ♫
♫ I reluctantly allow myself to empathize that fate is like a willow tree ♫
♫ Once the wind blows, the leaves sways as it is ♫
♫ The feeling of missing you is the warmest sorrow, like a pair of wings ♫
♫ that makes me unable to stop and fly further, reminiscing in the past ♫
♫ You leaving me without saying a word, even if it's for my well-being ♫
♫ it's the waves that will keep crashing in both of our hearts ♫
♫ You bore with the pain time and time again, closing up the windows ♫
♫ I held back my tears, going one step forward and stopping, looking back ♫
♫ Not being able to love is the furthest exile ♫
♫ Nevertheless, being unable to help but love is the happiest bind ♫
[Here To Heart]
[Episode 1]
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- Good morning. - Good morning.
Good morning, Wen Nuan!
Good morning.
And... good-bye.
Good morning.
Hey, darling!
Hi, this is for you.
Thank you so much. I hope we can keep in touch.
Sure.
Bye.
Morning.
[Jim]
- Surprise! - Surprise!
- Where is she? - Where is she?
Surprise!
Here, pass me your bag.
Thank you.
I don't want to say good-bye.
I'll miss you.
- We'll miss you. - Thank you.
- Thank you for your flowers. - You're welcome.
Thank you for everything you have done for the team.
We made this to remember your time in the R&D center in Hamburg, Germany.
I remember. It's a good memory.
Thank you! I have achieved so much
and it was really a great honor for me to become part of this team. I will miss all of you.
We'll miss you.
- So we, uhm... we actually prepared something a little special for you. - Wow.
And I really hope you like it.
So lovely, it's my name.
Thank you.
I even learned how to use chopsticks because your Chinese cooking is so good.
Stay here! You can run a restaurant in London.
Run a restaurant, why not?
But I think I will first make an investment plan for this project.
Okay, thanks for (to) everyone and I really appreciate (it).
Let's go party!
[Qian Yu's subsidiary in London.]
- Morning. - Morning.
Can't you see that my assistant doesn't have a seat?
Why don't you give up your seat for her?
No, CEO Zhan, doesn't the assistant sit in the back?
Okay, let me introduce the London subsidiary of Qian Yu Corporation's new general manager,
new general manager,
Yang Ying.
CEO Zhan, this—
What's wrong?
- This is so unfair! - Why is this unfair?
Having a good-for-nothing like you in Qian Yu,
would be even more unfair to the employees in the company.
Besides, Lao Gu, ( T/N: "Lao" - old; a respectful term addressing someone older )
aren't you conspiring with our rival company, Dai Zhong?
Aren't you more comfortable doing that?
CEO Zhan, you need to have evidence to make that kind of statement.
Evidence?
We have already pressed charges against you,
for commercial bribery. I suggest that you find a lawyer soon.
Mr. Gu, please.
Okay, let's start the meeting.
Looks like I came at the right time.
I can send you off and welcome you back at the same time.
You really did choose the right time.
I suspect that you
placed some tracking microchip in my phone.
You know wherever I go.
That's hard to say. It's confidential information. Forgive me for not revealing it.
But I think that it's quite good. I brought you to London seven years ago
and now I am taking you back to China.
That's considered putting an end to what I started, right?
Have you thought about it?
When you go back, do you want to work at Dai Zhong?
You are a talented person with working experience and life skills.
It'll certainly be an advantage to you.
Forget about it. A person like you who fights with pigeons over food,
I don't expect you to find me a job.
Hey! This tastes pretty good.
Besides, since I hurried here, I didn't eat anything. I'm hungry. What's wrong with me eating something?
Eat more. I bought it for you and the pigeons.
Listening to your tone, you don't seem keen on Dai Zhong?
Okay. I surrender. How about this?
I'll help you to submit your resume to find a job that's better suited to you. Is that alright?
Then I'll thank you in advance.
But speaking of that,
you've changed a lot after being away for so long.
What if you can't adjust when you return?
I've been gone for seven years.
There are some things—
I just feel that...
I should be braver and work harder
and go find the old me again.
Okay.
[ Three Months Later, Shanghai ]
Everyone knows that Yang Ying, CEO Zhan's previous assistant, has gone to London to take her new position.
I want to secure the next assistant for CEO Zhan.
After the selection rounds, and on the recommendation of management,
we have confirmed three candidates.
Du Xintong. She has been in the company for over three years.
She's the senior manager in the Administration Department.
She's been in the company longer and is more experienced.
She's pretty intelligent and quite flexible.
Duan Yan. She's calm and has a low profile.
She's the opposite of Du Xintong's carefree and outgoing personality.
It's just that... she's a little inflexible.
The last candidate is Wen Nuan, from the Sales Department.
She's a business graduate from Cambridge University and has been in the company for just three months.
She's the dark horse* among the other candidates. (Unexpected candidate, not likely to win )
She's too inexperienced, even though her professional abilities are outstanding. I'm afraid that people won't be convinced.
Qian Yu has always selected people based on their capabilities.
The company's principle in selecting employees has always been that abilities take precedence over seniority.
Okay, we understand the situation and the background of these three candidates.
Let's arrange an interview this afternoon so that we can fill the position as soon as possible.
Okay, I'll make preparations right now.
Director.
Take a seat.
What preparations have you made for the position of assistant to the CEO?
Wen Nuan?
I have a deep understanding of your qualifications and your overseas working experience.
I would like to ask if you have any interest in the CEO's assistant position?
The CEO's assistant?
Yes. What are your thoughts?
I am surprised.
The salary and the authority of the CEO's assistant
is of the same level as a senior manager.
Are you surprised at the opportunity?
I am confident that I am able to take on the job.
But I don't know if I am suitable for the position.
You can be direct with me.
My boyfriend works at Dai Zhong.
Dai Zhong?
Is it convenient for you to tell me his position at Dai Zhong?
He's the general manager of Dai Zhong.
Zhu Linlu?
All right. I've got it. You can return to your work first.
The results will be out tomorrow.
Yes.
Sis Danran, let me do it.
If you do everything yourself, how are we supposed to grow and learn?
What's the matter, Xiao Du?
Will your child be going to primary school soon?
Shang Wai Jing Primary School?
I have a best friend at an educational institution. She tutored a few kids and all of them made it into that school.
I had her prepare a set of interview and test questions along with some secret manuals.
I've sent them to your email.
Really?
Thank you, Xiao Du.
You're welcome. Sis Danran. - Hmm?
When are the results of the CEO's assistant position being announced?
I want to ask, what are your thoughts on the CEO's assistant position?
Do you have any interest in it?
Why did I say that I was the girlfriend of Linlu? What was I thinking?
Xiao Nuan! A caller is on the phone for you.
I'm coming.
Wait a moment.
Who is it?
Auntie Li.
Hello? Auntie Li.
Xiao Nuan, I'm just calling to ask, how you are?
Today, Qian Yu's Human Resource Department
notified me to take part in the interview for the CEO's assistant today.
But...
My boyfriend works in Dai Zhong.
Dai Zhong?
He's the general manager of Dai Zhong.
Zhu Linlu?
Don't be nervous.
You used seven years to take this step forward, you're already very brave.
Take it slowly, follow your heart, and take baby steps.
You will discover that everything will get better.
Auntie Li... don't worry.
I won't give up that easily.
I am cheering you on.
Bye-bye.
Xiao Nuan, done talking?
Luckily you've had Auntie Li taking care of you all these years while you were overseas.
Otherwise, I would have been worried leaving you there all alone.
Sis, it has been seven years.
I am used to being alone.
I really am not a good elder sister.
What are you talking about?
But, from now on, no matter where you go,
I'll always be with you.
Xiao Nuan, thank you for coming back.
I am really happy that you are back.
I am, too.
I have a gift for you.
It's so pretty.
Do you like it?
I saw it when I passed by the shops today. I thought that it'd suit you a lot.
You just came back. You'll need money. Why spend it on this?
I have enough money. Come, I'll help you put it on.
Give me your hand.
It must have hurt a lot.
It has been such a long time, I have already forgotten about it.
Why don't I have any recollection of it?
No recollection means that it's not important. Besides, you were in London then, how would you know?
Such a serious injury, how can it be unimportant?
I got drunk back then, after being dumped.
I broke a wine glass and accidentally cut myself.
I didn't imagine that it would leave a scar
How many times do you want me to repeat such an embarrassing incident?
What's wrong, Xiao Nuan?
What happened?
Sis, are you sure I was in London back then?
Yes, Linlu sent me to the hospital because you weren't here. You can call him if you don't believe me.
I forgot that my soup is still cooking, I'll go take a look.
Xiao Nuan.
Thank you for the gift. I like it a lot.
What just happened to me?
Zhan Nanxian! Who do you think you are?
I hate your self-conceit and I hate how you always plan my life.
From now on, I hope that you
can disappear from my life.
Don't leave... Don't leave...
Nanxian?
Little Tortoise... tonight...
will you still call me?
Hey... did you bully the newcomer?
You've been back for so many days.
Do you still want to keep hiding in your shell,
and never come out for the rest of your life?
Zhan Nanxian, you'll get Wen Nuan back.
Sis Xintong, you appear to be in good spirits today. Do you have any good news?
Am I not like this every day?
I heard that the Human Resource Department had a really late meeting last night.
Director Chi and Sis Danran have been waiting for confirmation from the CEO.
- Let me tell you guys, the ultimate winner will definitely be our Sis Xintong. - Of course.
- Let's get down to work. - Okay
The results are out.
Who is it?
(Email notification)
Why is it her? [ We have appointed Wen Nuan as the assistant to the CEO. ]
Wen Nuan?
What?
Why is it Wen Nuan?
Did the HR Department make a mistake?
[ We have appointed Wen Nuan as the assistant to the CEO. ]
[Director Chi]
Hello?
Wen Nuan, on behalf of the company, I'm calling to notify you
that you have been selected for the position of the CEO's assistant.
From today onward, you are to go to the sixty-sixth floor to work.
Ding Xiaodai from the CEO's office will instruct you on what to do.
Yes. Thank you.
Follow your heart and take baby steps.
You will discover that everything will get better.
Wen Nuan, you can do it.
You just came back from London and you're going to meet up with a client without first adjusting to the jet lag?
No wonder Guan Ti always says that you are a...
...psycho workaholic?
So you know it yourself?
If you have time, you should go see Yixin. The two of you haven't seen each other for a while, right?
I had a meal with her before I went to London.
- She should be filming a new drama now. - Should be? I know her schedule better than you.
Yixin's drama already started filming. Also, the two of you...
"CEO Zhan and Yixin have a seven-year, long-lasting relationship."
Let me tell you, even when I meet clients, they ask me when the two of you are getting married.
The world is quite crazy, isn't it?
No, I think that you are crazier.
You have become so interested in gossip, that's the craziest thing.
I am not! That's the mentality of a fan, okay?
Come, come, come. Let me see which part of you has become a fan!
But, Nanxian, to be honest, sometimes I feel that...
you're not really suited to the entertainment world.
It's true.
Hey.
- What happened? - The results are out on the company's intranet.
It's Wen Nuan from the Sales Department, who's just been with the company for three months.
I think that the entire company must be curious who this Wen Nuan is.
Reveal some insider news?
It's just an assistant. What is there to be curious about?
Why not? I am curious myself.
I heard from Director Chi that this Wen Nuan is Zhu Linlu's girlfriend.
Why did you choose her to be your assistant?
Time will answer all your questions.
Forget about it, don't tell me.
Xiao Nuan, during the past seven years, apart from you, there has been no one else in my heart.
Wen Nuan, don't retreat. You can't retreat anymore.
You used a whole seven years to make it here.
Hello, I am Wen Nuan, the new assistant to the CEO.
Hello, Assistant Wen. Welcome to level 66. I'm Ding Xiaodai, I'll be your assistant.
There' will be a lot of things that I don't know, so I'll have to trouble you to teach me.
Of course. Ah!
Sis Wen Nuan, that is your seat.
Okay.
Is that CEO Zhan's office up the stairs?
- Is he here? I would like to say hello. - Ah.
Up the stairs is CEO Zhan's office.
But the CEO is away with Manager Gao to meet a client today.
They might not come back to the office today.
Ah, Sis Wen Nuan, do you know the meaning of the symbols on the wall?
2008 was the year that the CEO developed the first product.
2011 was when Qian Yu was established.
2014 is when Qian Yu was listed*. (On the stock exchange)
1399...
Is the closing price on the day Qian Yu was listed.
It is also our birth dates..
Sis Wen Nuan, you are so well prepared! You have such a deep understanding of our company.
There are still many things that I do not know. In the future, I'll have to rely on you to teach me.
Alright. Hey, Sis Wen Nuan, I'll get you familiar with the surroundings of the 66th floor.
Let's go.
[Dai Zhong Science and Technology Ltd.]
Sorry, I'm late. I know.
- Linlu. - Hm?
Why are you holding a shareholder meeting so early in the morning?
You let so many uncles wait for you,
isn't that a little too much?
Second Uncle is right. Hey, do you know what people are saying about our company?
Dai Zhong, it only has guts to subcontract work and be useless. (T/N: Pun on company name: "dai zhong" = has guts)
Hey, Zhu—
Little Manager Lu, I think that you're just upset about the acquisition of Alpha.
If you have any opinions, put them out on the table, stop scolding people indirectly.
The R&D* in our company is too weak. (Research and Development)
They are so vain over the foundation that we have laid down. We will be doomed sooner or later.
You—
Taking over Alpha can compensate for our shortcomings.
Also, a consensus for this project was reached a year ago, but no action has been taken.
For such a large company,
it takes months for the general manager to get an invoice. This means that our financial system is problematic.
If you think that the Alpha project is important, don't just blame us.
Everyone is doing their best, based on their capabilities.
Okay, since both of you are aware and have made such statements,
I've decided that I'll sort out the funds for the Alpha project myself. The Finance Department doesn't need to interfere.
- This... - Really...
Nanxian. These important clients that we are meeting today
are very useful to us in our bid for Alpha.
To my knowledge,
there are more than ten companies interested in the acquisition.
Aren't we prepared?
- Are you worried that we'll lose? - I have confidence.
But I feel that our R&D is already very strong.
Why are we purchasing a company of the same quality?
Also, Dai Zhong has been preparing for a year.
They have more advantages in all areas when compared to us.
Why did you choose to join in on the bidding at this time?
Because...
Only the boss would be working overtime at this time of night.
Ceo Zhan, Manager Gao, how are you?
I'm Wen Nuan.
Nanxian?
Do you really want Wen Nuan to be your assistant?
It's rumored that she's the girlfriend of Zhu Linlu.
Gao Fang.
If someone wanted to push you from this height,
what would you do?
I don't understand what you mean.
Would you refuse (to be pushed),
or would you just step down?
A moment ago, you didn't seem to be doing well. Are you okay?
Meeting like strangers,
and we still have to act like we are strangers.
Wen Nuan, did you come back just for such an outcome?
Manager Pan, hey.
- I'm here. I'm here. - Hey! - Take a seat.
I'm late.
Xiao Lu, where's your girlfriend?
Ignore her.
I'm treating tonight!
Come. Let's drink up.
Cheers!
What are you guys doing? Shall we get high?
Okay, let's go.
Let's go together.
Let's go.
Quickly.
What are you staring at? Let's go!
I'm not going, you guys go ahead.
Why are you hanging back?
Why are you so well-behaved today?
I am always well-behaved.
I'm quite envious of you, to be honest.
You are so talented,
yet you chose to be a shareholder and one that doesn't do anything.
Every day, you're thinking about courting female celebrities, right?
I feel like a good-for-nothing standing in front of a man who is so experienced.
Wait a minute, don't say that.
Every time you praise me,
you need my help with something. Am I right?
- Yes. I want to borrow money. - Seriously? You want to borrow money?
- I'm serious. - I have no money.
Yeah, right, no money.
Think about this. Currently in the company,
the R&D Department is in the hands of my cousin.
All the finances are in the hands of my second uncle.
I have no authority as the general manager.
For me, acquiring Alpha
is very important. It's the only opportunity for my come-back.
But currently there are no funds. I need your help.
I am looking to you for help. What are you looking at?
I'm also lacking in funds.
- What are you lacking in? - Why not?
You think that I don't know how many assets you have?
Let's do this. If you help me on this matter,
the budgeted profits for Yi Zhong next year, we will cover them.
Is that okay?
Then I have to give you my full support!
I keep thinking about how I always lose to you during chess,
but then I realized. It is a trick within a trick.
Such deep tactics! It's so hard to win over you.
I have something to ask you about.
You placed Wen Nuan in your competitor's company as an assistant to the CEO,
what kind of move is that?
Wen Nuan is Zhan Nanxian's assistant?
You—You didn't know?
I didn't know!
Hello, Manager Guan. I am Wen Nuan, the new assistant.
- Wen Nuan? - Yes.
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♫ As long as the tears are still warm ♫
♫ It won't be colder ♫
♫ As long as the memories still hurt when you touch them ♫
♫ you won't be afraid of your heart hurting more ♫
♫ If you could only have one wish, ♫
♫ you don't have to say what you are thinking ♫
♫ How much hatred do you have for the bitterness fate has given you? ♫
♫ Reality has let people down, so they've become more persistent ♫
♫ Actually, I am the one who is fragile ♫
♫ I can't find any other solutions ♫
♫ I can only be stubborn and silly, while waiting for a fairytale ♫
♫ So taking on the world, ♫
♫ so I can't let you go, ♫
♫ This stubbornness, I'll just pretend I'm acting cool ♫
♫ Actually, I am the one who is happy ♫
♫ I don't need any other solutions ♫
♫ if being stubborn and silly can allow me to live in a fairytale ♫
♫ So it warms the whole world ♫
♫ I'll bet on time and wait for the flowers to bloom ♫
♫ Keeping a little stubbornness, while acting cool ♫