I brought you some late-night snacks.
Did you get hurt?
I bumped into something accidentally. It's nothing.
Come in. Let me apply some medicine.
Okay.
Do you know something?
As a child I studied wrestling for a while.
I'm quite familiar with this kind of injury.
As expected,
I can't hide anything from you.
I'm sorry.
Don't worry, I didn't suffer.
It's just a pity I couldn't give him more punches
to vent frustration on your behalf.
Why are you helping me?
Because I want to have an ordinary, warm family.
In my dreams, my ideal wife
resonates with me intellectually.
And in life, we can depend on one another.
We can laugh together during happy times
and hug each other
when we're tired.
And...
you are the embodiment of my dream.
That's because you don't know me yet.
I'm very different from that person you imagine.
I'll get to know you starting now.
- Hello?
- Director Bai, bad news.
You should hurry back.
Don't be anxious. I'll come over now.
I need to return to work.
Something came up at the company.
- Drive safely.
- Okay.
Okay
You shouldn't have stopped me.
I landed only one punch.
He got off easy.
We were outside. Don't make a scene out there.
How did you handle the matter?
I did everything you said.
After all, he's Bai Yun's cousin.
Won't the Bai family be unhappy
with how you treated him?
If the Bai family truly cared about him,
he wouldn't be in such a miserable state
after all these years.
Aren't you afraid Qiao Jing will find out?
I want her to find out.
Wow, Qiao, you're something-
This place is really nice.
No wonder you were so eager to move.
Why do you have time today?
Aren't you busy with the renovation?
Don't even mention it.
I hired a design company,
but they seem to have recent troubles.
Someone competes with them on every project.
So they've been swamped lately.
- Is it that serious?
- Yes.
It's that award-winning architecture company,
Bamboo Forest Dynasty.
I'm unsure if it's because they were so successful
or they offended someone.
-Bamboo Forest Dynasty-?
- Bai Yan?
- Yes, do you know him?
You came later than I thought you would.
You're behind the problem Bai Yan is having, right?
I'm just having a normal business competition with him.
Is there a problem with that?
He's innocent.
Why must you drag him in?
He provoked me first.
How is he innocent?
He brought these consequences upon himself.
So what do you want?
Simple.
Come back to me.
I made a mistake in the past.
But I promise
I'll always treat you well in the future.
You're getting married.
How will you treat me well?
What does that have to do with it?
Don't be so stubborn.
Besides, I won't be getting married too soon.
Before that,
you must come back to me.
Okay,
as long as you let Bai Yan off.
For that man,
you agreed without any hesitation.
I keep my promises+ADs-
I hope you will as well.
Director Bai, good news.
Anxia has withdrawn from the Guanlan Project.
Why?
Weren't they still stubbornly clinging to it yesterday?
Is there anything suspicious
about what's happening today?
- Probably not.
I asked the person in charge.
Anxia indeed withdrew from the project.
And they won't compete
for our company's other projects either.
Although it is unusual,
it's not bad news.
Keep an eye on it for me.
Okay, Director Bai.
Why are you here?
I was actually planning to go see you.
No wonder Gu Yi suddenly backed off.
You came to an agreement with him?
Why?
His despicable methods
won't work on me at all-
- As long as I put in some more time, I will
- I know him very well.
When he sets his mind to something,
he is tenacious.
It wasn't easy for you to finally leave him.
Will you give up halfway?
I've contemplated over the past few days.
Hiding from him is not the solution.
This time, I can bring all of this to an end.
- But you...
- Don't worry.
I know what I'm doing.
Thank you for everything during this time.
If you need anything,
just let me know.
Okay.
Did you settle Bai Yan's problems?
Don't worry.
I can let go of whatever happened
between you and him in the past.
But from now on,
I don't want to hear his name again.
You will be family to him.
Can you avoid him?
Don't stir up trouble. I don't want to fight with you.
Come with me.
Haven't you always wanted to watch this movie?
I'll watch it with you.
I've already watched it.
Then you can watch it with me.
Do you want to return to the company?
I want to take some time off.
All right.
I'll find a maid for you.
From now on,
you don't have to do housework.
Do you want someone to watch me?
I just want to treat you better.
Don't purposely twist my words.
Gu Yi,
have you intended to marry Bai Yun
since the beginning?
On my birthday, you said you'd tell me something.
You wanted to clearly state it.
You just didn't expect
I'd break up with you first.
You, the haughty young master,
just feel unhappy
and defiant about it.
In the end,
you're just not used to this
and can't adapt.
Stop labeling yourself as a love expert.
Are you crazy?
I agreed to return,
but not to pretend with you-
You're looking for me, Director Gu?
Do me a favor and buy this for me.
You are....
Miss Qiao,
Director Gu hired me to take care of you.
Miss Qiao, it's time for lunch.
I'm sorry. I have an appointment.
I won't be eating at home.
How is it? Does this look good?
Whatever you wear looks great on you.
Is Gu Yi really that busy?
We're about to get engaged,
yet he has no time to see me pick a wedding dress.
He's too busy with company matters and can't get away.
Besides, his vision is not as sharp as mine.
You do know how to please me.
That little girl who used to cry a lot
is about to get married.
So when are you getting married?
What's so good about marriage?
I want to have fun some more years.
That gown is nice.
I still think this one looks better.
What do you think?
- This one?
- This one.
This one?
Se Se.
- Miss Bai. Vice Director Zhou.
- What a coincidence.
Mr. Zhou
Are you shopping at this hour?
Oh, work-related shopping.
Director Gu asked me to buy it.
Your taste is so good.
How about giving me some advice?
Okay.
Choose this one.
It's my favorite in this series.
This design is unique. You can't go wrong with it.
Your selection will surely satisfy Director Gu.
This one... Wrap it up for me.
Okay.
Pay for it over here.
Sure.
The total is +/+U-25,000 (+ACQ-3,400).
Okay, here you go.
All right.
Let's go.
Aren't you buying anything?
Didn't you say you need a necklace to match the dress?
It's already been bought.
If Brother had her buy it, who else would he give it to?
What's this?
It's for you. Do you like it?
It's beautiful.
Let me put it on for you.
Thank you.
Is that all? Just a -thank you-?
Then I'll bring lunch to the office for you tomorrow.
That's more like it.
Let's go,
let's go.
My lower back hurts.
Let's go, let's go.
Brother Gang is buying lunch today. What should we eat?
- Something simple.
I've been on a diet lately.
- Come on. - Let's go.
I'm going to eat vegetables.
- Dieting again?
- Yes, let's have some veggies.
It's already lunchtime.
She should be here soon.
Come in.
- Why are you here?
- I brought you a lunch box.
I made it myself.
No need. I don't have much appetite.
What's wrong?
Are you not feeling well?
I'm fine.
I have important guests coming later.
You should go on back.
Then work hard.
Why are you wearing that necklace?
What? Can't I wear it?
Stop it.
I fried two extra eggs for you.
Who cares about your food?
Get out of here- Get out-
Qiao Jing.
Why does she have that necklace?
You're still in contact with her?
The necklace was intended as a gift for her.
Is that a problem?
We're getting engaged.
Both of us know very well
that this marriage is the parents' decision,
not mine.
I don't know why she came today.
It's fine. I don't care.
This won't happen again.
Are you still thinking about leaving?
Am I able to leave?
That's right.
No matter where you go,
I will find you.
Stop drinking.
Why is Gu Yi still thinking about Qiao Jing
when he is about to get engaged to me?
Will you still proceed with the engagement?
Why not?
Gu Yi is mine.
He has someone else in his heart.
Auntie Fang said
that once we're married,
he'll surely have a change of heart.
He definitely will.
You should know
that I only regard Bai Yun as a sister.
You're the only one I've ever wanted.
Marriage is not a transaction.
Okay, it's time to go.
Wait for me to return.
Miss Qiao.
Is something on your mind?
You should be happy today.
It's nothing.
I don't care how wild you were before,
but once you're engaged, you need to settle down.
- Stop the car.
- Stop the car-
I told you to stop- Are you deaf?
Stop-
It's too late. She's already gone.
I sent her away.
Gu Yi watches me closely.
I could meet you
only after taking him lunch.
Last time, you said if I left him,
you'd grant me one request.
Is it still valid?
Of course, it's valid. What do you want?
Money? How much?
No. I need your help to leave Gu Yi.
As long as you promise he won't bother me again,
I promise to leave South City forever.
Mom, how can take action on your own?
Because I'm your mother.
Gu Yi, don't hesitate anymore.
You must be clear about
which woman
is most important to you.
You are the heir to Anxia Group.
Don't ruin your future
for a woman.
Get out of the car. Xiao Yun is waiting for you inside.
Son, let's go.
Mom, I won't get engaged.
What do you mean?
- Get out of the car-
- Gu Yi-
Director Gu- Director Gu-
- Gu Yi- Gu Yi-
- Director Gu-
Gu Yi-
- Gu Yi-
- Director Gu-
- Gu Yi, open the door- Gu Yi-
- Director Gu-
Old Qiao.
Close the doors.
Okay.
Dad.
Jing Jing.
- Why have you come back?
Didn't you say you wouldn't have time off for 6 months?
What's wrong?
Mom,
I quit my job.
It's okay.
You're tired, right? If you're tired, come home.
Jing Jing, you haven't eaten, have you?
Come home.
Let your mom make your favorite noodles.
Here you go.
Eat it.
Thank you, Mom.
Didn't you eat dinner already?
This is for your sister.
Have some.
Sister is always good to me.
Jing Jing has been working in South City by herself.
She can't come home even once a year.
It's good that she quit her job.
Yes.
With a job like yours that hardly gives a couple days off a year,
it's no wonder your marriage gets delayed.
Have you dated anyone there,
Jing Jing?
Do you have a boyfriend?
No.
Mom, what do you mean by -dating-?
Jing Jing,
do you remember that guy who used to live upstairs,
Brother Xiao Li?
He used to play with you when you were children.
That's right.
He's really successful now.
He has a car and a house.
And his savings are
Okay, okay, enough.
Money is secondary.
The main thing is if they get along.
How is money not important?
Then what else is more crucial?
Without money, our daughter will starve with him.
- Mom.
- His character.
All I want to do now is rest.
Let's discuss other things later.
Okay, okay,
let our daughter eat first.
- Eat it.
- Here, have another bite.
Thank you, Sis.
Delicious.
- Eat more.
- All you do is eat.
Now you're home, just take time to rest and relax.
Everything is finished.
Director Gu, my name is Qiao Jing.
Director Gu, it's time for your medicine.
What are you doing here?
What? Am I not welcome?
Jing Jing, who's here?
He's my friend, Bai Yan.
Hello, Auntie.
I'm sorry for coming without notice+ADs-
it's impolite.
This is a token of apology.
You're too formal.
You're here now.
Why bring so many gifts just for a visit?
Here, come in and sit down.
Have you had breakfast yet?
- Not yet.
- Come in. Hurry.
Let's have breakfast together. Quickly.
Thank you.
He's tall and handsome.
He looks talented.
He's a great match for our Jing Jing.
Jing Jing said they're friends.
Don't imagine something else.
What kind of friend would come to our house?
Just open your eyes and look.
Just friends?
- Thank you.
- Look how thoughtful he is-
- Close the door.
- I know what happened between you and Gu Yi.
I was worried
so I came to see you.
How did you know where I live?
When we signed the lease,
I saw your ID information.
Qiao Zhi, come here.
This is my little brother, Qiao Zhi.
Say hello.
Hello, Uncle.
Call him -Brother.-
You're tall. Which grade are you in?
I'll be in fifth grade soon.
That's when you lay the foundation.
I have a friend who runs a supplementary school.
Do you want me to send you some tutoring books?
I just finished my homework,
and you want me to study more?
Can't I rest for a while, Uncle?
Where are you going?
To poop.
What's wrong with this child?
So disrespectful.
Xiao Bai, don't mind him.
He's cute.
He's okay.
What do you do, Xiao Bai?
I'm an architect.
-An architect-? That's great.
He has a bright future.
What about your parents?
What do they do?
Where is your hometown?
Where did you buy your house?
Mom, are you conducting a census?
It's my duty to ask.
Honey, look at the time.
Shouldn't we open the shop?
I forgot about that.
Well, then...
I haven't even picked the vegetables today. You go, Old Qiao.
I can't.
I still have to prepare the soup base. I don't have time.
- Then
- I have time. I'll go.
How can that be?
You're a guest.We can't trouble you.
It's no trouble. It's my pleasure.
Look, Jing Jing.
Xiao Bai doesn't know the way.
You should
go with him.
All right, let's go. Help me out.
Let's go.
The solution you mentioned
was to leave Gu Yi and hide in your hometown?
I just wanted to come home to see my parents.
Then... will you go back?
No matter what,
I'll keep that guesthouse for you.
You can stay there anytime.
Thank you.
You went to so much trouble to leave me
just for this man?
Didn't you go to the engagement?
I called it off.
Do you know what you're doing?
I know.
I've weighed it thoroughly.
Don't you want my wholehearted devotion?
Fine, I voided the engagement for you.
Are you satisfied now?
For me?
Because of me?
I keep yielding for you.
What else do you want?
I know you like me+ADs-
you love me.
You're with this man just to spite me-
Gu Yi,
can you stop being so self-righteous?
Let's go.