What are you doing?
This is necessary for our act.
Grandma would be suspicious.
Ms. Shuangshuang.
I heard you know Director Ling's housekeeper.
I'm going to shower. Would you like to join me?
Did he just flirt with me?
I can keep our marriage secret.
-Really? -But I have one condition.
A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES
EPISODE 5
I shouldn't have agreed so quickly yesterday.
Any news about me?
CHU YAN AND YIN SHUANGSHUANG AT GANGDONG FILM FESTIVAL
At least I didn't fall on the red carpet. That would be embarrassing.
I just blew away my first red carpet experience.
Why do I have terrible luck?
I won't allow it. I must be more careful next time.
I must be as careful as possible. Super careful.
I must focus. Watch out for backstabbers.
-Hey. You can't just come in here. -Come down for breakfast.
You should be more careful.
You know you have an ankle injury.
It doesn't hurt as much. You rushed me, so I lost my balance.
I'll interpret it as
you fell because you were nervous to see me.
What are you talking about? Are you sure you're awake?
I'm going to get washed.
LING YIZHOU COULD BE DATING YIN SHUANGSHUANG
No wonder she's the star of the agency.
She can hold up a play all by herself.
Focus on eating.
Don't you usually use your phone, too?
Why aren't you reading the news today?
No phones while eating from now on.
Are you sure you don't want to look at your phone?
Mr. Ling, there's gossip about you and Miss Yin all over the internet now.
It's been shared too many times. PR needs more time to deal with it.
Do I hire them for charity?
Get rid of the news at once.
Also, notify Yin Shuangshuang on my behalf
that we can get a new spokesperson whenever we want.
You got it.
YIN LIKED THE GOSSIP ARTICLE
YIN REMOVED HER LIKE
Were you reading gossip about me and Yin Shuangshuang?
It's the hottest topic today. I can't avoid it.
This is a tricky issue, isn't it?
But I can give you some advice to deal with the gossip.
Why?
You don't like seeing gossip about me and another woman?
You think too much.
It's just to thank you for helping me with my dress incident.
Thank you, then.
You're welcome.
-This is your advice? -Yes.
Nowadays, many celebrities defend themselves.
As for you, even though you don't have fans,
based on your low public profile,
if you make an official statement,
these rumors would die down immediately.
"Wooden Horse in the Sky"?
It should be called "Mumu's Imaginary World."
-Stop looking. Log in yourself. -I don't have an account.
You're a public figure, aren't you?
You don't use Weibo?
I don't like people following my personal life.
Director Ling, you work all the time.
Don't you find your life boring?
Not really.
Ever since we met, my life has gotten a bit more interesting.
You can read the latest news on Weibo.
You can interact with interesting people.
Are you implying that we don't interact enough?
Why do you need to interact with others?
That was just an example.
I don't plan on cheating.
Also, even if I wanted to, I couldn't afford the default penalty.
Good.
Help me verify the account I just sent you.
"Earn Money to Support Mumu"?
Are you kidding? Change it.
It's the truth though.
Plus, I prefer this kind of username to avoid harassment.
It works for you, but I become the target.
You're overreacting.
Not many people know you're called Xia Lin.
Even fewer people know that I call you Mumu.
I'm an actress with 2,521 followers.
That's great.
Could I please ask this actress with 2,521 followers
to manage my account for me?
What's the password?
Your birthday.
Isn't it also your birthday?
What should I post?
It shouldn't come off too strong,
but it can't be too soft either.
I know.
LING CORPORATION
Hey, check this out.
I can't believe Mr. Ling made a Weibo account.
He did?
Mumu? Who's Mumu?
His ranking on Weibo Hot Search is soaring.
But the topic is unexpectedly...
"Cute husband"?
Everyone, put your work to one side.
We must restore Director Ling's public image.
Verify if it's a real account.
-OK. -Contact the media.
No more relevant articles.
-Monitor online comments closely. -No problem.
Let's get moving.
-OK. -People in the group chat,
why is Mr. Ling acting differently on Weibo?
The weather fluctuates.
-The sun will be back. -He's unpredictable.
-It's indescribable. -Is this the calm before the storm?
I'm at the office door now. Going in.
Where did you come from? You're so adorable.
Why are you sitting here alone?
Where's your owner?
I don't have anything planned today,
I'll keep you company for a while.
"Earn Money to Support Mumu" has 20,000 followers now?
Why is he gaining followers faster than celebrities?
Tell me,
when will I get so many followers?
Let's take a selfie.
Cutie, this will be your temporary home for now.
Ma'am,
why did you bring a dog home?
I think it's lost.
I didn't want anything bad to happen, so I brought him.
But Mr. Ling doesn't allow pets at home.
Why? Is he afraid of dogs?
No. Mr. Ling had a dog when he was a child.
But they got rid of it later because Mr. Chu has asthma.
I see. What should I do then?
Property management told me it will take some time to find its owner.
How about this?
You should discuss it with Mr. Ling.
Maybe he'll agree to it.
Discuss it with him?
You didn't consult me before you did that.
Is there a need?
Never mind.
Let me hide it first.
We'll see what happens.
Come on.
You're home. You've worked so hard. Let me help you with your jacket.
I had Ms. Huang make your favorite dishes.
Go wash your hands for dinner.
Did you do something wrong?
No.
I just want to discuss something with you.
I want to bring a dog home. Just for a few days.
That's why you're being so nice to me today?
No way.
Where did this dog come from?
Get off my bed.
Out.
You even peed on my bed?
Get down right now.
Get off my bed, do you hear me?
I don't care where you came from. Get off my bed immediately!
Now!
Ling Yizhou, are you awake?
Your dog peed on my bed. You never listen to me.
I brought it back before you came home.
Can I keep it for a few days?
I thought I made myself clear. No pets in the house.
-Why not? -No reason.
You just can't because I said no.
Please, once I find its owner, I'll send it away at once.
You won't do it?
Huh?
I'll have Wen Li do it.
Why are you so cold-hearted?
Fine. Call him. Have him get rid of me as well.
Let's go!
Why did you go into his room?
And why did you have to pee on his bed?
Don't worry.
I won't let him send you away.
Hello?
Hi, property management told me you found a Samoyed.
I'm his owner.
They finally found you.
I brought him home with me because I was worried about his safety.
Thank you so much.
He ran away from the pet center. I was so worried.
Don't worry. He's safe with me. When will you pick him up?
I'm traveling right now.
It will be a few days before I go back. By the way, his name is Eleven.
Should I take Eleven back to the pet center?
I hate to trouble you,
but Eleven doesn't like the pet store.
Could you look after him for a few days?
Sure, no problem.
Sorry about that. What's your name?
My name is Xia Lin.
Ms. Xia, I'll be back as soon as possible.
OK.
So, your name is Eleven.
We'll be hanging out for a few days.
Sir, we've acquired all five small companies.
And the employees?
Through headhunters, we've poached 13 key staff members from Lingshi.
We're reaching out to a few more right now.
Any movements from them lately?
Recently, Lingshi Group injected $50 million in product development.
They'll be launching a few new products soon.
Keep an eye on them.
Yes, sir.
Fifty million...
Eleven isn't here. You can have the steak.
-Why are you in such a hurry? -Lower your voice.
Heading out, Director Ling?
-What's going on between you two? -Let's talk inside.
You're not talking because of a dog? That's so childish!
I have to share this news with my buddies.
Mr. Ling doesn't allow pets.
I asked you to come help me, not laugh at me.
Don't worry. I'll help you. Any other breaking news for me?
Breaking news? Let me think.
Rumor has it that he doesn't like to talk.
The truth is, he doesn't have time for nonsense.
Some say he's not into women.
I wish he was less flirty.
Are you falling for him?
Me? That's impossible.
Xia Lin.
I know men like Ling Yizhou seem almost irresistible,
but you have to stay strong.
Miss An?
Linlin, I heard you fell yesterday. Are you OK?
I'm fine.
Those shoes were so expensive. How could they be low-quality?
I'm definitely going to file a complaint.
I happen to be a VIP there.
I'll have them send you another pair, OK?
That works. Thank you.
No problem.
Actually, I called to ask you to a movie.
Are you free this afternoon?
Yeah.
Can I...
bring my friend along?
Of course. I'll send you the address.
Great.
Is she one of your two love rivals?
She's had a crush on Ling Yizhou ever since she was a girl.
But I ruined her plan somehow.
Why go out with her alone? Aren't you afraid of being backstabbed?
There's nothing wrong with liking someone. Plus, she hasn't done anything.
It would be petty to keep my guard up.
Said like a real queen.
Wait a minute, I have to get keys from Ms. Huang.
-What for? -To lock up the doors.
What if Ling Yizhou sends my dog away when I'm not here?
Chu Yan, I'm not feeling well. I won't be able to make it to the movie.
You're not feeling well? I'm the patient here.
How could you do this to me?
Right here.
Why are you here?
Same reason you're here.
This is my best friend, Jia Fei.
-This is... -Mr. Chu.
I'm one of your ten million fans.
Could I take a picture with you?
Sure.
Scoot over. Hurry up.
Take a look.
Why isn't Miss An here?
She wasn't feeling well.
If I didn't tag along,
it would be just you and Mr. Chu alone.
Thank God you're here. Or else he would be picking on me.
Can you get any louder?
Am I wrong?
You...
-You pissed him off. -He deserved it.
He left his phone behind.
Just leave it. He'll be back soon.
I'm giving you a chance.
So annoying. Hold this.
Here you go.
Are you OK?
I'm fine.
Have you guys heard?
Chu Yan is here today. He's inside.
-Really? -Let's go in now.
-Take a selfie with him. -Let's go in, hurry!
Mr. Ling had a dog when he was a child.
But they got rid of it later because Mr. Chu has asthma.
Where's your inhaler?
I lost it when I was buying water.
Wait here, I'll go look for it.
No. My fans are over there.
What should I do then? Let me take you to the hospital.
No, don't.
-Let's go. -Do you want some popcorn?
Where are we going? What are you doing?
Sure. Let's get the combo.
Rest here.
Your fans won't come here.
How do you feel right now?
-Hello? -Linlin, where are you guys?
Chu Yan's fans are everywhere. We're trapped inside the storage room.
Wait there. I'll think of something.
I'll go get your inhaler.
Hang in there. Wait for me.
OK.
WHO'S THE GIRL WITH CHU YAN AT THE MOVIES?
An Ran?
Yizhou.
I brought you your favorite coffee, but it's cold now.
The meeting just ended.
Why are you here?
I wasn't feeling well, so I went to the hospital.
Just dropping by to say hi.
If you're not feeling well, you should go home and rest.
You promised to welcome me home with a dinner party.
You haven't fulfilled your promise yet.
I don't have time today. I'm very busy.
What about tomorrow?
I'll be busy tomorrow, too.
Doing what?
It's Mumu's birthday.
Mr. Ling, Mrs. Ling and Mr. Chu are trapped in the theater.
Why are they together?
I thought there was a misunderstanding between Chu Yan and Linlin,
so I set up a chance for them to talk it out.
Who would know my good intentions would go wrong?
Also, people are posting pictures on Weibo.
Take the pictures down. Don't let any of them spread.
-Yes, sir. -I'll go look for them.
You don't look good in this.
See? That's what everyone says.
Why not?
Let me tell you why.
Excuse me, I'm sorry.
-Sorry. -Are you OK?
I'm fine.
You just stepped on someone.
Look, I found it.
Hurry.
How is it? Better now?
Are you feeling better
What happened to your hand?
It's no big deal.
I got accidentally stepped on when I was looking for the inhaler.
Fei will find us in no time.
In a situation like this, it's better to call Ling.
Why don't you call your manager?
I prefer Ling.
Then I'll go chat with your fans.
Fine. I lose.
You win.
Since you helped me out today, what can I do for you?
If you're thankful, just say thank you.
If you feel sorry, just say sorry.
Communication is that simple. Get it?
I'm sorry.
I just don't like to owe anyone anything.
You're so paranoid.
You'll agree to anything?
If it's related to drama, then yes.
Well... my friend asked me to watch his dog for two days.
Can you help me persuade Ling Yizhou?
That's it?
Mm-hmm. What else would it be?
Don't you want me to give you a role?
Or put you in another production?
If you do it because you like my acting,
then of course I will accept it, but that's not the case.
So,
will you help me persuade Ling Yizhou?
Say something.
I can help with anything but this.
Why?
Didn't they send his dog away because of you?
Fine.
I'll tell you why. Then we're even.
Deal.
A businessman cannot have emotions. You'll understand when you grow up.
Other people think it's because of me, but it's actually not.
It was his dad.
Since then, Ling hasn't had any pets.
No, to be more specific,
he hasn't had feelings for anything or anyone.
Of course, I'm the only exception,
because I'm his buddy.
So what? Our marriage is protected by law.
Do you have that?
So what?
Have you not heard of this?
Brothers are like your hands and feet, women are like clothing.
How dare you!
Chu Yan. Mrs. Ling.
Why are you here?
Let's go.
Alright. Have a seat.
Oh, my God.
I think we got away from them.
It was you? Thanks.
Who's here for you?
I'm here to pick up Mumu.
An Ran, are you feeling better now?
I stopped by the hospital for a checkup. I'm much better now.
I'm really sorry. I didn't know it would cause so much trouble.
I'm fine. He's the victim here.
Who's the victim?
You're just jealous of my popularity.
You...
Let's go watch a movie.
What about me?
I'll take you home, Chu Yan.
You're the best, little princess.
Unlike some people. Bros before hoes, man.
Let's go.
Thank you for today.
It's part of my job.
Having said that,
this is Director Ling's personal matter.
It's best to separate business and personal matters.
I'll do anything as long as it's an order from my boss.
A loyal dog that would give its all for love.
I'll give you a ride home.
Not so fast. Wait for me.
How should I apologize?
He probably doesn't want anyone to know why he doesn't want a dog.
Sorry, I wasn't looking.
It's not the first time.
Thanks for helping Chu Yan out.
But you two are both public figures.
To avoid unnecessary trouble,
it's better if you avoid seeing each other alone.
Of course. I want to stay as far away as possible from him.
Oh, no! Were there pictures taken today?
I already took care of it.
Sorry for causing you trouble again.
I'm used to it. Don't stay up too late.
About the dog... I'm sorry.
I shouldn't have brought it home without your permission.
So you plan to send it away?
Its owner will return in a few days.
So, can we just keep it for a few days?
Are you haggling with me?
Please. Let me know if I can do anything for you.
There really is something.
-And only you can do it. -Tell me.
Grandma wants a great-grandson.
There's a contract between us. We can't breach it.
I thought you offered to do something for me.
Aren't you afraid I'll fall for you and become clingy?
It's fine. I won't fall for you.
What are you doing?
I'll stop teasing you. Go back to your room.
So you agree?
Only this once.
Thank you!
Why are you OK with it now?
Because compared to the dog...
I care more about our relationship.
Due to extensive word-of-mouth marketing before the new product launch,
all feedback has been very positive so far.
The only existing problem is failure to keep up with product demand.
The production department is boosting output,
hoping to catch up with demand.
Come here.
Ms. Huang and I made all this.
What's the occasion?
Did you forget? Today is our birthday.
Happy birthday.
Are you free tonight? We could celebrate together.
I'm very busy.
Even on your birthday?
There's been only one exception in my life,
marrying you.
I'm not hungry. You can eat without me.
LINGSHI GROUP CO. LTD.
Hello? The owner of this phone is drunk at our restaurant.
Could you come pick her up?
OK. Send me your address.
Mrs. Ling, you should start eating.
On his birthday, Mr. Ling tends to come home late.
It's fine.
It's our birthday. We should at least have a meal together.
Alright then.
AN RAN: ALL SET. WAITING FOR YIZHOU TO SHOW UP!
He didn't even tell me he was celebrating with her.
I've been waiting for so long.
Well, he missed out on these delicious dishes.
That's his loss.
Yizhou, you're finally here.
-You're not drunk? -Of course I'm not.
I just wanted to give you a surprise.
An Ran, don't prank me like this again. I'm leaving.
Yizhou,
since you're already here, stay and have dinner with me.
An Ran, you know what today means to me.
Mumu is waiting for me.
It's always Mumu.
How long have you even known each other?
How come she gets to celebrate your birthday with you, and I don't?
She's my wife.
You're like my sister.
But I don't want to be your sister.
Yizhou, you know how I feel about you.
I've liked you since I was little.
You're wrong. An Ran, you don't actually like me.
You simply want to have me, just like those barbie dolls of yours.
I only want you because I like you.
An Ran, I'm married.
I'll never betray my marriage.
Do you understand?
Ling Yizhou!
If I hadn't gone abroad two years ago,
I'd be married to you right now, wouldn't I?
An Ran.
Some things in this world are destined to be.
No matter how many times you reset it, the results will still be the same.
You should go home.
You can't trade your tears for love.
You?
I'm surprised that...
after all these years, you still remember me.
What are you doing here?
I'm here to help you.
This is how you celebrate my birthday?
I thought you were busy.
I prepared all this for myself.
Didn't you say you'd wait for me?
You didn't reply. I can't wait forever.
I'm not stupid.
Are you mad?
Mad?
I couldn't be more happier eating all this food.
Come with me.
-Let's go. -What?
What are you up to?
Mumu.
Happy Birthday.
For me?
Who else could it be for?
Weren't you celebrating your birthday with An Ran?
I thought it was from her.
I just went to meet her.
Why? Are you jealous?
Excuse me.
I ate sweet and spicy food today, but nothing sour.
Here. Open it.
What is it?
Your birthday present.
My gift is a building?
No...
This gift is too much. I can't accept it.
Don't worry.
It's only a formality.
What do you mean?
We're married.
What's mine is also yours.
So, Mrs. Ling...
where's my present?
I actually made you a cake.
But I ate it all.
I'll make you another one next time.
No need for next time.
I used to come to this bakery quite often.
It hasn't changed a bit.
Alright.
Now is your chance to make it up to me.
But it will take a long time.
What are you doing?
It's fine.
I can help you.
Subtitle translation by Alice Hsing
In the whole world, the animal that's best at desertion
is mankind.
They abandon their lovers, their family,
and even their own children.
Women...
What do they like?
I don't really have female friends, so...
You seem to know Jia Fei well.
Don't think you can do this because you know about my secret.
I just hate seeing you whine all the time.
It's not like the entire world owes you.