When I was out meeting the client, who did I see?
Who?
Mr. Mu.
And Cheng Zhen Zhen.
They were even out with Mu Mu.
Anyone who doesn't know would...
think they're a family of three. I...
That's enough. Don't gossip behind their backs.
No... this definitely isn't gossiping,
I saw it myself.
Listen, Cheng Zhen Zhen might seem pure-minded,
but she's very calculative. Really.
She'd fawn upon anyone who is capable. Understand?
Isn't it? When she couldn't cope in China,
she went way out of her league abroad...
and got Jing Ran.
No, do you know? Why am I so dumb, Ms. Zeng?
Why am I so silly?
Back then, why didn't I know that Ms. Bai...
What's wrong with you?
I just told you not to talk behind people's backs.
If you have the time, can't you see to your work?
Go and type in the client's information quickly.
All right, I was just telling you that for fun.
This, you can have it.
This is Marubi's Elastin eye essence. It's really good.
I'll head out first.
Chairman, you asked to see me?
I've come to Hua Yuan Store...
specifically today to persuade you...
to be the spokesperson for the City of Love project.
You created this project with Shao Peng Cheng.
You know the contents of this project very well.
Your image, personality, identity, and background...
all meet the requirements of a spokesperson.
Zhen Zhen.
I really miss you so much.
Mu Mu, I also miss you so much.
Mr. Mu.
What are you doing here so late at night?
Hui Min...
I'm here...
Because I need to speak with you.
But...
I'll say it instead.
That night, the timing, location, and emotions were all in place.
So we had quite a good time.
Don't think too much about it.
During the day, just go to work as we should.
Do our jobs as we should.
It makes no difference.
Is this what you think?
We really had quite a good time that day.
We drank, chatted, and listened to music.
I like doing all that.
So I was really quite happy.
But what if that's not what I think?
What is it that you think?
It's not appropriate to say it here?
How about we talk in your car?
Hui Min.
I wish to apologize to you for what happened that night.
Stop apologizing to me.
I said it's all right.
Have some patience and let me finish.
I apologized not to just say sorry and then pretend we're strangers.
I apologized because Mu Mu suddenly had a fever in the night...
and I was too anxious.
I overlooked your feelings.
I didn't consider how awkward you'd be,
and I just left you there alone.
Go on.
Actually...
I've been waiting downstairs for a long time.
I've also been thinking for a long while.
We're both adults.
There's also no need to conceal our feelings.
We've been through setbacks in relationships and marriage.
We know who will suit us.
I admit...
I admit that I like you.
I don't know when...
you slowly nudged yourself right into my heart.
Perhaps, it was the first time when I drove you home.
I stood right there...
I watched you sit there all alone...
In so much pain...
My heart ached really badly then.
After that, I slowly approached you.
I wanted to care for you, and help you.
As I slowly got closer to you, I gradually realized that...
behind your seemingly cold and distant façade,
you actually hid away a warm and kind...
A warm and kind heart.
In the bar,
you listened patiently to a middle-aged dejected man...
talk about his problem.
When my project was cancelled, you consoled and encouraged me.
This really touched me.
Slowly, I realized that I can't do without you in my life.
However...
I don't know how to express myself. I...
I'm in my forties now.
I'm divorced.
I have a child.
I really don't know if I can make you happy.
I also think that I'm not an ideal spouse.
What you just said...
You got me wrong.
When I first met you, I knew you were divorced.
You also have Mu Mu.
Two days ago in the bar,
you told me about your current status again.
Do you still remember my expression then?
- You smiled. - Yes.
Not only did I smile but I even let you carry me out of the bar.
I was telling you with my actions that I didn't mind.
I like you and that's it.
I like you and that's up to me.
It seems...
It seems that I was over thinking.
Hui Min.
Are you willing...
to take a step forward with me?
I have to say.
You look pretty attractive with makeup on.
Stop teasing me.
I think there is enough makeup on her now. Don't put more on.
I think that a more refreshing look suits her better.
Don't worry, Mr. Shao.
I'll dress her up according to Ms. Cheng's qualities.
Thank you.
Ms. Cheng, think about those hardworking young people.
Smile with more confidence.
Good.
Right, just like this.
Hold that smile.
Let's do it again.
Very good.
Perfect.
Good.
Good. Perfect.
Here.
Mr. Shao, look at this.
Excuse me.
I'll just take this call.
- Sure. - Hello?
I'm doing a photo shoot. It's fine.
I have to tell you something right now,
but you must promise me you won't panic.
You have to stay calm.
What is it? What happened?
An article was just posted on WeChat.
It's targeted at you.
It said that you're using men to move up the ranks.
It mentioned Mr. Jing, Mr. Mu, and Shao.
It said that Shao is the son of Love and Family's chairman.
How is this possible?
It's definitely impossible.
But then Fu Xiao Ning said...
if we think about it, there's still a possibility.
Hold on.
You said Shao Peng Cheng is the son of Love and Family's chairman?
Chairman Shao's son.
Zhen Zhen, listen.
That article had you defamed.
Zhen Zhen, did you offend anyone?
This is defamation.
You must explain this clearly to the chairman...
and then find out who is behind it.
Where did you see this article?
In the official account.
I've already sent you the link.
Take a look at it quickly.
But you must not panic.
I, Fu Xiao Ning, Ms. Zeng,
and all the staff at Hua Yuan Store believe in you.
I'll take a look first and then talk to you later.
You just got back from the States a few days ago.
How did you end up like this now?
It's just that later on, my dad wasn't in great health.
As for the company, there are some issues.
Right, then that...
That's why.
That's why I asked Mei Fang to rent out my apartment for money.
It's your fault. You dropped my things.
What are you doing here?
What a coincidence.
Shao...
- Shao... - It's been a long time.
- It's been a while. - It's been a while.
Are you very busy? Go on. Get to work.
We'll have a meal later.
- Sure. - Call me, bye.
- Young Master! - Li.
It's been a long time.
- Are you doing well? - Quite well.
Don't call me Young Master.
Why did that man call you Young Master?
You mean Li, right?
That's Li's work habit.
He's used to being a housekeeper so all guys are young masters...
and girls are princesses.
Shao Peng Cheng.
Come over here.
Zhen Zhen, hear me out.
Are you keeping something from me?
What am I keeping from you?
Who exactly is your dad?
I'll explain this to you later.
I just want you to tell me the truth.
It's true. I did lie to you about it in the first place.
Then I didn't have the right chance to explain it to you.
But this doesn't matter.
What matters right now is that it will...
You can just be honest with me.
Why do I have to find out about it from someone else?
After all of that, you still don't trust me.
It's not that...
Hello, Zhen Zhen?
I'm sorry.
The headquarters told me to inform you...
to return to our store and apply for a leave temporarily.
Why, Ms. Zeng?
This is obviously slander.
Peng Cheng, calm down.
I know Zhen Zhen has been framed.
But this is an order from the executives.
I'm just a store manager.
I have to carry out the orders of the headquarters.
Come with me to the headquarters.
What are you doing?
I'll handle this matter myself.
During the previous meeting, when Young Master Shao suggested...
that Cheng Zhen Zhen should be the spokesperson,
Jing Ran immediately objected to it.
He said she's his fiancée...
and she will soon resign to marry him.
I already found it weird then.
What now? In such a short time,
she stirred up such huge trouble.
I find this matter quite fishy.
It even implicated Mr. Mu.
You can never know a person well enough.
I've asked everyone over today...
because there's negative coverage on the City of Love project.
The spokesperson and people in charge,
Yun Ping and Jing Ran are both involved.
I'd like to know of your opinions...
and the countermeasures to tackle this public relations crisis.
Chairman and directors, I can swear upon my character...
that Cheng Zhen Zhen and I are no more than colleagues.
That article is sheer fiction.
I think our opponents are behind this.
This is to sabotage our project.
Yun Ping.
What matters the most right now...
is that the photos of you three...
and Cheng Zhen Zhen are now posted online.
This is now difficult to clarify.
I just received a phone call.
A funding chairman who already decided to invest in our project...
called to cease the collaboration.
Tell me, what are we to do about it?
The truth doesn't matter anymore.
What matters is how we can turn the public opinion...
to our company's advantage.
I think that the pressing matter at hand...
is to remove the spokesperson, Cheng Zhen Zhen...
and then have her apologize to everyone in public.
However, if we remove Cheng Zhen Zhen,
doesn't it imply that we acknowledge the article to be true?
Yun Ping, you're involved as well.
Even if we all believe in you,
what about Peng Cheng? And Jing Ran.
The relationship between the three of them.
Do you know what it's about?
I can guarantee my innocence.
I can also ensure you I'm not involved with Cheng Zhen Zhen.
But indeed, I can't speak for anyone else.
Zhen Zhen.
Ms. Zeng...
I'm sorry to have burdened you with troubles.
Don't be upset.
I'm well aware of your character.
I believe you're innocent.
I also believe that the headquarters will investigate into it...
and uphold justice for you.
The suspension is just temporary.
It will need some time to investigate.
My conscience is clear.
The suspension, I'll just see it as a break.
Here, come here.
Listen.
Zhen Zhen, don't you worry.
I'll definitely explain to the headquarters in person.
I'll also tell the directors what your character is like.
If they need any witness,
everyone here in Hua Yuan Store can be your witness.
Exactly, Zhen Zhen.
Someone must be jealous that you're the spokesperson...
and had you defamed.
But Zhen Zhen, we know that you're not that sort of person.
We believe in you.
Do you think our opponents are behind this matter?
Aren't there two other stores who compete against us?
Before you joined us,
Hong Shi Real Estate already head hunted our manager and staff.
Do you think that they could be behind all this?
Whatever it is,
we support you. We're on your side.
In my opinion,
even if the opponents did try to set her up,
Zhen Zhen, you're at fault. You weren't cautious enough.
They managed to take such a photo of you...
and even posted it online.
They even wrote so badly about you.
This is damaging to our company as well as the project.
Hold your tongue.
Thanks, everyone.
I never did any of it.
My conscience is clear.
If anyone insists on defaming me, there's nothing I can do.
But I believe that the truth will eventually be out.
Ms. Zeng, I'll hand over the listings I have now...
to Xiao Ning and Xi Shan.
I'm sorry.
I've troubled everyone.
Chairman, don't hesitate any longer.
There's a time frame in handling a public relations crisis.
If we miss the best timing,
this matter will only get debated more heatedly online.
The public sentiment will only keep growing.
Therefore, we must announce right away that...
we're pulling out this spokesperson.
This is the best choice for the company and Peng Cheng.
Dad, you can't suspend Cheng Zhen Zhen right now.
Doesn't that imply we admit to this scandal?
In here, I'm not your father.
We're having a board meeting.
Let me remind you.
Mind your attitude.
Chairman, Love and Family is not going to suspend Cheng Zhen Zhen.
She will resign instead.
I've already submitted her resignation to you...
and the human resources unit on her behalf.
Please give me an answer.
Listen up, Jing Ran.
Don't always manipulate Cheng Zhen Zhen with your idea.
She never wanted to resign.
Peng Cheng!
Calm down.
Having Cheng Zhen Zhen step away from the company and the project...
doesn't imply that she's at fault.
It's just a way to handle the crisis.
It's the best choice for City of Love and the company.
It's also to protect you and Mr. Jing.
Who is protected?
You just want to protect yourself.
Answer me. Don't you all know very well that...
Cheng Zhen Zhen is innocent?
Why are you so eager to sacrifice Cheng Zhen Zhen now...
just to conserve this project?
Why?
Peng Cheng, calm down.
Shao Peng Cheng, if it weren't for you,
would Zhen Zhen have to be defamed and criticized?
She must resign right now to stay out of such trouble.
We'll get married. Once we're married,
all the rumours and gossip will cease and the truth will come out.
Stop playing the nice guy.
Cheng Zhen Zhen is innocent in the first place.
She doesn't have to marry you.
Besides, do you think she's willing to marry you?
This is between me and Zhen Zhen.
Who are you to interfere?
Besides, I hope you can remember that...
you are just a normal colleague of hers.
I hope you'll stop disturbing our lives from now on.
Chairman, in regards to Zhen Zhen's resignation,
I hope the company can give me an answer right away.
Thank you.
Excuse me, I'll take my leave.
Compared to Yun Ping and Jing Ran,
Peng Cheng is still too young.
He's too impulsive.
Peng Cheng, at such times,
you have to look at things from the company's perspective.
Right?
Don't just keep bringing up Cheng Zhen Zhen all the time.
You have to put general interests first.
Put general interest first?
Peng Cheng, let me remind you again.
Please watch your attitude.
You're already involved in a scandal.
As someone who's involved,
not only did you not reflect on your actions,
but you also didn't suggest any solutions to make up for it.
Is this how a mature person should handle a situation?
I can't be mature.
I can't acknowledge any of your opinions right now!
- You... - Don't bother.
I know I can never count on you.
I'll handle Cheng Zhen Zhen's matter myself.
Stop right there!
- Shao! - Shao!
Chairman?
- Chairman! - Chairman!
Chairman, are you all right?
- Call the ambulance. - Yes.
Quickly. Chairman!
- Shao! - Shao!
- Shao! - Shao, are you all right?
Shao...
Doesn't my dad do very well in his annual health checkups?
Why did he pass out?
What exactly is the matter?
Ask the doctor later.
Cheng Cheng.
Where's Cheng Cheng?
Shao isn't in. What are you doing here?
Cheng Zhen Zhen.
Cheng Zhen Zhen, I'm talking to you.
You're so indecent.
You even got Cheng Cheng scolded as well.
You're such a jinx.
Why do you talk like this?
Zhen Zhen isn't at fault.
Someone obviously spread the rumours to defame her.
Whoever wrote the article must be jealous of Zhen Zhen...
and also knows of Shao's background.
Thinking back to that,
the suspects are now narrowed down a lot.
Are you trying to say that I wrote the article?
Listen up.
I, Luo Zu Er, will never ever stab someone in the back.
Nor will I ever hurt Cheng Cheng.
I don't care if you don't believe me.
Cheng Zhen Zhen. Do you understand now?
You and Cheng Cheng are of two different worlds.
He has to inherit Love and Family.
Stay away from him.
Please keep an eye on him then.
Don't let him get us in trouble.
Cheng Zhen Zhen!
Zhen Zhen!
Xi Shan.
Zhen Zhen, don't over think when you get home.
Just treat this as a break from work.
Thank you, Xi Shan.
I think I'll be able to pull through this.
And I also think that Shao didn't mean...
to conceal his own identity.
Perhaps he has his reasons.
What reasons can he have?
I just don't understand why he had to lie to me.
Didn't Xiao Ning and I also keep it from everyone...
that we're actually dating?
I also deceived you...
but you still treat me as a close friend.
Xi Shan, that's different.
Shao Peng Cheng told me...
that his father was ill and they went bankrupt.
I just don't understand.
Even if he told me that he's the chairman's son,
what difference would that make?
I've always trusted him the most and treated him as my best friend.
But I didn't know that he never trusted me.
Even if it is so,
Shao concealed his identity...
but he never once burdened anyone with trouble, did he?
On the contrary, he even particularly cared for you.
He took really good care of you.
Whenever you're too obstinate,
he's always the first to step up to support and protect you.
All right.
Why are you so level-headed when it comes to my matters?
How about you and Xiao Ning?
Are you really not going to make up?
How is that possible?
I've been in love with him for so many years.
How can I give up so easily?
It's just that...
It's just that I'm afraid he'd fall for someone else...
so I often throw a tantrum.
I actually understand.
You... It's because you love Xiao Ning...
that you treat him so.
If you really care about Xiao Ning and wish to be with him,
you should make these worries known to him.
Don't throw a tantrum so easily.
Shao.
How do you feel?
Old pal, thanks.
You saved me again.
Right now...
You're just temporarily stable.
Peng Cheng is waiting outside.
He's very anxious.
I think it's about time that you inform him of your condition.
I can't.
The company is in troubled times.
My condition must not be made known to anyone.
You should let him know all the more.
He has to be prepared.
He will then make more efforts for the company.
My old pal.
Don't worry. I can still hang in there.
Peng Cheng is improving.
I believe he won't keep me waiting for too long.
He just started his career.
I can't make him worry about my health condition.
He must go ahead and do what he wants...
without any worries back at home.
I'm his father.
I have to assist him.
I have to be his supporting force.
Dr. Zhong.
Dr. Zhong, what's my dad's condition?
Why did he pass out suddenly? What's the reason?
It's nothing serious.
He was too angry and agitated so his blood pressure went up.
It might be that he has been too tired lately.
He didn't get enough rest.
On a side note, don't upset your dad again.
Yes, well...
I shouldn't have talked back at him in front of so many people.
Dr. Zhong, does my father have other health issues?
Give him a good checkup.
Some time ago, didn't he have a thorough examination?
There's no serious issue.
It's just that you have to make him rest more,
and don't make him worried or angry as much.
Can you remember that?
Yes. Thank you, Dr. Zhong.
Dr. Zhong, thank you.
You're welcome.
Xi Shan!
Xi Shan! I was wrong!
I promise you.
I won't join Luo Zu Er in flipping properties.
She is just a client to me.
There's nothing between us.
There was nothing between us.
And there won't be either.
Why have you suddenly changed your mind?
Luo Zu Er doesn't want you to join her in flipping properties?
It's not that.
I overheard you and Zhen Zhen.
I know that you still love me.
So do I.
All these years, you're the only girl I've ever loved.
Everything I did was for you.
I went to the most popular store posted on the internet...
to buy you the AM cake.
I was at fault these past few days.
I shouldn't make you angry.
I shouldn't make you sad.
Fu Xiao Ning, you always say this.
But do you remember what you always end up doing later?
I don't have a choice.
I have to make money. I have to give you a home.
Give me a home?
You always say this.
Fu Xiao Ning.
I admit that I'm selfish and timid.
I feel inferior.
Whenever I see you with Luo Zu Er, I get particularly jealous.
I feel as if I'm a nobody.
I'm always like this because I'm afraid to lose you.
I always keep doubting you because I'm scared of losing you.
Are you afraid to lose me?
I'm afraid to lose you.
Promise me.
Let's not ever feel inferior again in front of anyone else.
It's because in my entire life, I think you're the best girl ever.
I don't care.
Anyway, I've decided to spend my entire life with you.
Let's go home.
That's plenty. I don't drink so much.
Here, Mei Li.
Cheers. Here.
The four of us from the same hometown finally got together.
We have to eat and drink well.
Don't make me look bad! All right?
- Sure! - Cheers!
- Here. - I can't drink it all.
Goodness, you drank it all up?
Awesome!
Sound him out and reply
Hao Mei Li is always so stingy.
What's wrong with her today?
Drink! Drink! Quickly!
Drink!
Have a strawberry.
I'll feel too blessed but sigh
Do you know?
The Hua Yuan Store that Mei Li works at.
There's big news about it.
What news is it?
Cheng Zhen Zhen from their store.
That girl?
The chairman's son, Mr. Mu,
and the designer who just returned from abroad...
are all involved in a scandal with her.
I've met her.
She doesn't seem like the sort.
She's very prim and proper.
It can't be helped. Popularity breeds disputes.
Someone could be jealous of her and deliberately defamed her.
That's why it's best not to be so popular.
Exactly.
Mei Li.
- Mei Li! - What is it?
Tell us about Cheng Zhen Zhen.
- Drink! - Give us some Intel.
What Intel?
Are you that gossipy?
Why are you so interested in someone else's life?
What has that got to do with you?
Do you know her?
Why do you have such a huge temper?
Who has a huge temper?
Why do you look guilty?
Who looks guilty?
Are you not? Why are you flustered?
Who's flustered? Tell me.
She was in the wrong, right?
Can't anyone say it?
She only just joined the company.
Then she got all the nice offers.
Listen up, Hao Mei Li.
Don't look down on someone today and then despise another.
How did I despise her?
You're just sick.
- Who's sick? - Sick from jealousy!
Who's jealous? What's there to be jealous about you?
Listen, you only give us a treat once in a blue moon!
What are you showing off?
It was my treat. Fine, you're rich. You can treat us then!
Why don't you take out your money?
- Can I not drink? - That's enough!
- Let's go! - Throw up what you drank!
- Let's go. Stop drinking! - No, what are you doing?
Throw up what you drank!
That's enough, Mei Li. Calm down.
If she's that good, she should throw up the wine she drank!
I mean well to treat them to drinks and karaoke.
Right?
- Don't be angry! - Mei Li, calm down.
I spent so much to buy you drinks!
What have I done wrong?
I end up feeling wronged!
Are you my friends?
I invited you to karaoke with good intentions.
What did you all do?
How did I offend you?
You even argued with me.