There's only one way to cure leukemia, a stem cell transplant.
Didn't you say Ling Yizhou is a match?
Let's go see him right now.
Women are always throwing themselves at you.
But don't you worry, I'll always be by your side.
I'll always keep an eye on you.
I'm looking for Ling Yizhou. I'm pregnant with his child.
Marry me.
A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES
EPISODE 2
What did you just say?
Marry me.
Mr. Ling, I didn't know that
there are such creative ways to turn someone down.
You're not joking?
Is it funny?
But...
with your background, you could have anyone in the world.
Why me?
You need something from me.
Mr. Ling, marriage is something serious.
Please don't joke about my health.
Ms. Xia, we're just taking what we need from this marriage.
I'm a busy man.
I don't have the time to put effort into a relationship.
Rather than finding a needy woman from a prestigious background...
I think you fulfill my requirements better.
You mean a fake marriage?
But I...
Contact me with a decision.
I'll give you one week to think it over.
LING YIZHOU
He wants a marriage of convenience.
Marriage of convenience?
You've read too many novels.
According to my experience as a fan,
Ling Yizhou, his best friend Chu Yan,
and his assistant Wen Li definitely have something going on.
You're just speculating.
Speculating?
We have a lot of proof to support this rumor.
Think about it.
Last year, Armani gave Ling Yizhou a sponsored suit.
But the next day, Chu Yan wore it at a red carpet event.
What does that mean?
They're close enough to wear each other's clothes like buddies.
If that's the case,
if Chu Yan really is Ling Yizhou's buddy,
he should be friends with Wen Li, too, right?
But, no, you never see those two together.
When they do, they look very unhappy.
If that's not a love triangle, what is?
So, he wants to marry me
to use me as his smokescreen.
That must be it. Think about it.
If he marries a woman from a rich family,
what if people find out his secret?
It could cause a war between companies.
Marrying someone like you
who has no background and needs something from him
would be a better idea.
What if it isn't for convenience?
How is that possible?
If he liked girls, you'd never be on his list.
LING YIZHOU
Let me do it.
Hello?
THE AMAZING IDOL
Good work. Thank you.
-All done. -Good work.
-Wipe off your sweat. -Thanks.
-Come move this for me. -Water.
-Coming. -Thank you.
Your dad's been calling you. Call him back.
OK.
Hi, Dad.
I heard you're going to the Ling family's jewelry exhibition tonight.
Why are you stalking me?
Mr. Wang's daughter will be there, too.
Go talk to her.
Mr. Wang of Taihe Pharmaceutical?
When did you become interested in pharmaceuticals?
Miss Wang comes from a good family.
Be on your best behavior.
Don't cause me any trouble, OK?
Can we do that part again? It's not good enough.
CHU YAN, HUOHUO
SOUTH ENTRANCE
Is this the place?
There isn't even an entrance.
-Huohuo! -Huohuo!
Be careful, everyone.
You guys are good. How did you know I'd be here?
Because we love you.
-This is for you. -Thank you.
How about I treat you all to coffee?
-Awesome! -See you next time.
Come this way, please.
-Goodbye. -This way.
Fancy seeing you again,
Miss Xia.
Hello, Mr. Chu.
Are you here waiting for me, too?
No. I'm meeting someone here to talk.
But I can't get in.
Of course.
Not everyone can get into a jewelry exhibition.
Jewelry exhibition?
Why are you surprised?
Aren't you trying to sneak into it?
Mr. Chu, if you're going in there, could you...
No.
Even if you beg me, I'd still say no.
-Do you know why? -Why?
Because you're not my type.
Mr. Chu, you aren't my type either.
Your fly is open.
How's that possible? You lied to me.
How could I not be your type? Do you know how many fans I have?
No. But I'm not one of them.
You...
Goodbye, Mr. Chu.
Wen Li?
Interesting.
Yizhou,
are you dating that Xia girl?
What do you want?
I saw Wen Li let her in.
Are you meeting up with her?
If you have the time to spy on me...
maybe you should think about what to do with your blind date.
You'd bring that unpleasant matter up for a girl?
Mr. Ling, I'd like to talk about
what you proposed last time.
You've made up your mind?
Actually, I...
-I... -That's enough.
I need a date for the jewelry exhibition tonight.
We'll talk after that.
A date?
Next.
Mr. Ling, which dress do you like?
Any will do.
Any will do?
Why didn't you say earlier? I changed so many times.
Don't girls love to try on new clothes?
That's true.
But, I didn't have time to take any photos.
I did.
Let me see.
These photos are horrible.
Don't move. Look up.
Is this real?
Yes. It's very expensive.
I can't pay for it if anything happens to it.
Then you'll have to pay with your body.
Are you nervous?
No...
Then why can I hear your heart pounding?
I... I have arrhythmia.
I'll get you some earrings.
I'll get them myself.
-Mr. Chu. -Miss Wang.
This is where you like to have blind dates?
Yes.
At least it won't be boring here.
I forgot my bow tie.
What do you think about this necklace?
I know nothing about jewelry.
But I know the bigger the diamond is, the better.
The diamonds on this one are too small for you.
Excuse me for a moment.
Is that Xia Lin?
This necklace costs five million dollars.
It looks very nice.
These are Hearts and Arrows diamonds.
They're very valuable.
-The design is quite elegant. -Yes.
Take a look.
So beautiful.
How many years would I need to save up for this?
Legend has it that Catherine the Great's orders
inspired craftsmen to invent
the brilliant cut for diamonds, which makes them even more beautiful.
Without her...
women wouldn't love diamonds as much as they do now.
Mr. Chu, you're very knowledgeable.
When you're all dressed up, you look...
even more annoying.
Mr. Chu, have I somehow
-offended you in some way? -No.
I feel like you have a problem with me.
Fine.
How did you meet Ling Yizhou?
It was just... by chance.
Did you go to casting in his car that day?
It was just a ride.
You're just trying to use him.
You want to get the lead role in the Lingshi Group commercial.
Or do you want more?
You can give up now.
He has lots of options.
He's jealous.
No wonder he was being mean.
I don't want to deal with this.
Mr. Chu, this is a misunderstanding.
I don't know Mr. Ling that well. Goodbye.
A lot of women have the same dream.
If you're honest about it, maybe I can help you.
Let go.
I don't want to.
Got rid of another one.
Xia Lin.
I almost didn't recognize you.
You don't have to.
We're strangers who don't talk anymore.
Where's the man you were with?
Are you dating him to squeeze into the upper class?
That's my business, not yours.
Isn't that the most prized piece of this show?
Where did you get it?
What's wrong?
Honey...
didn't you say you'd buy me a gift?
I like that necklace.
Then I'll buy it.
It can be your one-month anniversary gift.
Yes, Mr. Zhao?
I want this necklace.
This necklace is a special exhibit.
It must be paid for within three days and it is non-refundable.
SUBSCRIPTION FOR JEWELRY
I'll have someone pay in cash in a few days.
You like the man I was with.
You like the necklace I'm wearing.
Is it me that you actually like?
-You... -Fine.
I hope you think of me when you wear it.
Are you sure you can afford this necklace?
What do you mean?
Mr. Zhao, Miss Qin,
this necklace costs 50 million dollars.
Are you kidding me?
Do you think I'm stupid?
With that many carats, it would be at most five million.
A Ling family executive set the price.
Please pay on time.
You're from the Ling family?
That's impossible. I know all their executives.
I don't know you.
If he doesn't pay the full amount within three days,
-notify the legal department. -Yes, Director Ling.
Director?
You may go now.
He's Ling Yizhou?
How would she know Ling Yizhou?
Wait.
Zhao Jiayan.
Your family owns Xuhui Real Estate, right?
I just happen to know your father.
I'm sure he'll willingly pay the bill for your mistake.
Or would you rather
go to the public security bureau?
Director Ling...
can you let this go?
Apologize.
What?
Apologize to Xia Lin.
Then, I'll consider buying the necklace for you.
Xia Lin, I shouldn't have cheated on you.
But we had happy times together in the past.
Can you forgive me?
Say something.
I'm sorry I stole your boyfriend.
But without us,
you wouldn't have climbed even higher.
Yeah. Let's call it even.
We can both start over.
Let's go.
I don't need their apologies.
Director Ling, I did everything you wanted me to.
Can you...
Don't you ever...
show up in front of her again.
What are you all looking at?
Thank you for standing up for me today.
You like helping people, don't you?
I think you've misunderstood me.
Even if you don't want to give me your bone marrow,
you don't have to deny being nice.
I forgot to return this, Mr. Ling.
No need to return it. I've bought it.
What?
You didn't have to buy it for me.
-Where are you going? -Come on.
We have to return it. It's too expensive.
I bought it for my grandmother, not you.
You scared me.
Here you go.
Don't lose them.
Oh, yes...
I want to talk about what you said before.
I thought about it and went to many hospitals.
They couldn't help me.
So?
Mr. Ling...
you probably don't believe in marriage.
I do. That's why I'm not doing it.
It seems like you see marriage as something sacred.
I've always believed that two people must love each other enough
in order to get married.
So I don't know if it's right to treat it as an agreement.
Love isn't everything in a marriage.
Love doesn't necessarily equal a happy marriage.
In my opinion,
marriage is more like a responsibility.
Don't worry. I promise you...
even if we get married because of an agreement,
I'll do my best to be a good husband.
It's not that I don't trust you,
it's that I don't trust myself.
You're such a good man.
I'm worried I'll fall for you.
Just kidding. Don't worry.
I won't get in the way of your pursuit of true love.
Miss Xia.
I think you're a very responsible person.
I also think that
we're going to work well together.
GRANDMOTHER
Answer my phone for me.
I'm driving. I can't take it.
Hello?
Hello. So...
I'm Yizhou's grandmother.
What's your name?
I... My name is Xia Lin.
He's driving, so he couldn't pick up his phone.
Xia Lin, is it?
So nice to hear your voice, Xia Lin.
Could I ask you
which seat you're sitting in?
Seat?
Are you in the front or in the back?
I'm in the front.
Good!
That's wonderful!
Are you alright?
I'm getting old now.
That happens sometimes.
But I'm very glad. I'm so happy.
Could you two come see me right now?
Right now?
I'm waiting for you in the hospital.
What did she say?
She wants to see us.
-Grandmother. -You're here.
Come here.
Hello, Mrs. Ling.
My name is Xia Lin.
You're Xia Lin?
Come here, Linlin. Come to Grandma.
Let me tell you something.
Yizhou has never let any girl sit in the front.
You're the first. So I had to meet you.
Grandma, don't scare her off.
She was very nervous.
She insisted on changing before we came.
Now you know how to care about others?
Linlin, I hope you don't mind.
I'm just so glad.
I've always wanted Yizhou to get married and have children.
Now I can rest assured.
Mrs. Ling, it's not...
I'm sure that you'll get better
and live for many more years.
Good girl. I hope so, too.
I hope that I live to 100.
Miss Xia, please come with me.
Mrs. Ling, you should get some rest.
I have to go now.
OK. No problem.
You're marrying her?
She seems nice. I like her.
Good luck.
37.5 degrees. You have a slight fever.
Nurse,
is there something wrong with me again?
Is it getting worse?
Just tell me the truth. It's OK.
I can take it.
Don't worry, Miss Xia.
Mr. Ling said you might have a cold.
So he wanted us to give you a checkup.
-Ling Yizhou? -Yes.
Let's take your blood pressure.
SURGERY
-Out of the way. -Hurry!
Out of the way!
Don't run off if you get scared easily.
Thank you.
For what?
You want to get married...
because of your grandma, right?
The reason isn't important.
What's important is whether you accept my proposal.
Never mind then.
I was hesitating
because I couldn't imagine
what it would be like to marry a complete stranger.
But after being with you today...
I think...
we could give it a try.
What did you say?
I said...
let's help each other out.
Are you sure?
Let's get married.
OK.
You're meeting Miss Xia at ten o'clock.
At 10:30, you have a conference call with Real Estate.
Lunch is with Commissioner Tang.
That's all for this morning.
What time is it now?
It's 9:59.
Miss Xia might be stuck in traffic.
Maybe she's trying to intimidate me.
-Sorry. -You're three minutes late.
You have 27 minutes left. Hurry.
There aren't that many clauses.
-I have a question. -Yes?
Why are you willing to sign a marriage contract?
I don't believe in promises. I'm glad that...
we agree on this.
Other than my contract with the agency,
this is the first time I've signed one.
-Me too. -You've never signed one?
It's my first marriage contract.
Also my first time being Party B.
Mr. Ling,
to protect my personal interests and safety,
I've stipulated these clauses.
You can ask questions,
but I reserve the right for final explanation.
MARRIAGE CONTRACT
What are you doing?
I value efficiency.
We can look at it together to get it done faster.
After marriage, Party A and Party B shall have at least two houses?
I didn't write that.
That was a mistake.
I meant two bedrooms.
Don't worry.
After marriage, my lawyer will inform you of all my assets.
No need for that. Look at Clause 11.
Assets of each party
do not become mutual assets
after the marriage.
Whatever.
This contract is effective for one year.
In one year, the contract will be automatically terminated.
Delete this clause.
Don't you see the asterisk?
It's the most important clause.
Even if I get surgery,
it doesn't guarantee that I'll completely recover.
So, continuing the marriage would be in your best interest.
That's not what I mean.
I mean, I can't determine the rest of my life
with something so unsure.
Three years.
I'll give you a choice when three years is up.
One year. I've already decided.
-Five years. -You're making it longer?
Seven years.
Two years. No more.
Deal.
No need to be so formal.
After marriage, you'll move into my place.
I'll have Wen Li help you move.
May I ask where you live?
The Ling family house. With my grandma.
So we'll be sleeping in the same room?
What's wrong with that?
Is there room for discussion?
We could move out.
You think I'd leave my grandma for you?
You wouldn't.
But faking something in front of an old lady
disturbs my conscience.
These are all the properties I own.
You can choose one as our home.
You agree to move out?
So you won't mess up.
We can visit her often.
I'd never be able to sleep in such a fancy house.
Don't you have something more low-key?
The Ling family house. Want to live there?
This one. It seems more down-to-earth.
You'll have a lot to get used to.
I won't always be as patient
as I am right now.
Understand?
Miss Xia, your coffee.
Thank you.
Please remind Mr. Ling to take his stomach medicine.
Does he have a stomach problem?
No. He'll drink at lunch today.
I'm worried it will upset his stomach, I got him some medicine.
Is that so?
You're so considerate.
Even more considerate than a woman.
We'll be seeing each other all the time.
Don't worry about me. Don't feel awkward.
I'm sure we'll get along.
Excuse me. I need to take this.
Hello?
OK.
FINANCIAL ECONOMICS
This one?
How do you know which one I'm touching? You have eyes on top of your head?
I'll read anything.
-Did you bring your papers? -Yes.
Good.
-Let's go. -Where?
The Civil Affairs Bureau.
Marriage is serious. We don't have to rush it.
MARRIAGE REGISTRATION GANGDONG CIVIL AFFAIRS BUREAU
Hello.
Here you go.
There's no getting out of this now.
I'm not stupid enough to give up on life and money.
-That's good. -Wait.
Miss, are you voluntarily marrying this man?
I am. I want to do this.
If there's a problem, just let me know.
The law protects your will to marry.
Your name is Ni Hao...
This is our first day as a married couple.
Don't cause trouble.
I'm not a superstitious man.
But it's OK. You've amused me.
Mrs. Ling.
Sorry about that.
My husband has a short temper.
I hope you don't mind.
Yes. I'm mean.
I've seen how much in love the two of you are.
Congratulations.
Please move closer to each other and look happy.
OK.
Closer. Ready?
Good.
Others marry for love. I married for my life.
Love and life, which is more important?
It depends on the person.
That's true.
I don't have anyone I love.
I might as well save my own life.
You'd do the same, wouldn't you?
No. I have the money to cure myself.
Notify the hospital to prepare for surgery.
Yes, sir.
You arranged all this?
It's very special.
-Thank you. -For what?
Glad to work with you, Mr. Ling.
Glad to work with you, Mrs. Ling.
Too much skin.
Next.
Too much skin.
This one.
Subtitle translation by Sophie Chang
Mr. Wen, do you have a girlfriend?
I want to focus on work. I don't want to date right now.
If a man really was interested in you,
he would do something about it.
Ms. Huang works for Grandma.
If she finds out we don't sleep together, she'll be suspicious.
But we signed a contract.
An Ran, she isn't my friend.
She's my wife.
I don't have an ulterior motive.
Ling Yizhou is an adult.
Do you think I could trick him?