♪That day♪
♪Nothing stays together forever♪
♪I've quit romance♪
♪Who hasn't failed again♪
♪Crying in death♪
♪And in life♪
♪Even now♪
♪We keep learning♪
♪It's no surprise♪
♪Being happy is so hard♪
♪Weirdly, I became a role model♪
♪On the day we met again, we said hi♪
♪It was a reminder, a test, and a complaint♪
♪Who can do anything without regret♪
♪I am all right♪
♪May you live in peace♪
♪Let the world roar♪
♪Sounds like a carnival♪
♪Being alive is never dull♪
♪How wonderful to be free♪
♪I became even better without you♪
♪Nothing can be perfect♪
♪We bless each other in pain♪
♪We nod and smile♪
♪May we both be well♪
= Love's Ambition=
=Episode 11=
Mr. Zhou,
my mother mentioned that you're
in new medical tech.
Ms. Ma invested in you.
You're so busy every day.
I'm so grateful that you still remember
who I am.
Thanks to Xu Yan for the introduction.
Xu Yan.
Toast you.
I have to drive.
Alright.
Let's eat.
How long have you met?
We...
Xu Yan and I
have quite some history.
We met when we first came to Jingzhou to start our business.
So it's been long.
Right.
But over these years,
we've all been busy
in our own fields.
So
we hardly met.
True, we hardly met,
but we've stayed in contact.
Moreover, I'm very close to her family.
I often chat with her parents
by overseas calls.
That close?
You should meet more often.
It's my fault.
Over these years,
I've thrown myself into work
and drifted apart
from my friends.
Asking Xu Yan for help
this time we met.
Sorry about that.
Mr. Shen.
She knows me well.
I'm direct.
I asked her to contact you
for your help with my company.
Haoming.
There's something
I haven't told you.
Zeyuan's company
is in medical tech.
I think Jinda Group
lacks sufficient expertise in medical fields.
This time...
I get it.
I had similar concerns before.
A few days ago,
I had a chat with Mr. Xu on the phone.
He said
that every industry is embracing
new technologies now.
He strongly advised me to meet Mr. Shen
and have a talk.
Our group invests widely.
If it's a good project,
we're open.
Great.
Well,
Mr. Xu has become an authority
in construction
after years of dedication.
But he remains
attentive to sectors
like high-tech.
That open mind
is truly admirable.
It's my fault.
I don't communicate enough
with my in-laws.
I'll work on it.
Strive to do better.
Cheers.
Don't just talk.
Let's eat.
Enjoy your meal.
I'll step out.
Take care.
Enjoy.
Mr. Shen.
I'll briefly introduce
my projects.
Eat first.
Okay.
Your behavior surprised me.
I thought we've reached a consensus.
We were on the same side.
We never were.
That's harsh.
I've been covering for you.
And you repay me
by blocking me?
Did I speak too much just now?
Did I cause you any trouble?
Would your husband
suddenly get the urge
to call his father-in-law overseas
on a whim?
If you keep resisting me,
I really can't guarantee
what I'll say next.
No matter what you'll say,
I won't let Shen Haoming
get dragged into your scam.
Worst case, we both go down.
I'll face the consequences,
you too.
You've got everything you want.
Can you discard them?
You're bluffing.
You're scared, actually.
You know very well
you'll lose the most in the end.
What do I have to fear?
I have nothing to lose.
I have no fear!
Good.
Then go tell Shen Haoming
the whole truth right now.
Seems you're really
trying to be his perfect wife.
Fine.
Don't want to use his money?
Give yours
to me.
You have one night to think.
Or I'll expose you online.
A friendly reminder to you.
A man drowning in debt
is a devil.
Remember to pay up.
Otherwise,
I'll haunt you like one.
What are you doing?
(Zhou Zeyuan) Look into this guy for me.
Okay.
I've told you.
I won't help you.
Solve your own mess.
And
don't
call me again.
Yan.
Who's that?
Work call.
What's wrong?
Did I awake you?
It's nothing.
(New message received)
If it's work-related,
is there anything I can help with?
No.
They just informed me
tomorrow's guests
may cancel
due to weather.
I told them
to handle it on their own.
You seem tired lately.
Don't push yourself too hard.
A little, indeed.
I have
two shows at once.
And I just started anchoring.
It's exhausting.
If it's too much,
just
drop one.
But you know
being a news anchor is my dream.
And I built Family Feast from scratch.
I can't give up either.
Then I support you.
Keep both.
You changed so fast.
(Zhou Zeyuan) I'll always choose your choice.
(Xu Yan, think about the consequences of refusing me.)
(Phone off)
Having someone supporting me
feels good.
I stand by what I said.
Do whatever you want.
Mistakes don't matter.
Even if you fail,
we can start over.
Sorry.
The number you dialed is powered off.
(Xu Yan)
No answer.
No reply.
Xu Yan.
What are you thinking?
I've got nothing to say.
My cash flow's gone,
salaries unpaid,
investors digging into my books.
My company's about to collapse.
I'm cornered.
I'm telling you.
If I go down,
I'm dragging you.
Understood?
Let go of me!
- Let go! - What are you doing?
What are you doing?
Who are you?
None of your business.
Don't step in.
Go away!
Listen up.
There are many
cameras here.
All recording.
I'll call the police!
Right now.
Hello?
Police?
Someone's harassing me!
Guards!
Help!
Drink something warm.
Thanks.
Yan.
Who was that guy?
What's going on?
Just someone I knew.
We had a small dispute.
But it's all settled now.
Don't worry.
He looked menacing.
Didn't seem a small matter.
You are still the same.
Keeping everything bottled up.
Truly, I may not
be much help
if you tell me.
You're still the same too,
hot-tempered.
Thank you.
I should be thanking you.
Yu Yiming told me everything.
You paid my adult education tuition
for next semester.
Why?
Why hide it?
Trying to be a saint?
Do good deeds anonymously?
It's nothing.
So today you came to see me?
To give you this.
Some makeup,
just to thank you.
I was waiting
at the main entrance.
But you drove straight to the basement,
didn't notice me.
So I went
down to find you.
And...
About
Lin Tao's matter,
I was too harsh.
I wanted to apologize.
I'm sorry, Yan.
I was impulsive too.
I'm sorry.
I like the gift. Thanks.
I'll keep it.
Has his bothered you again?
No.
Good.
I can't help you much.
But Yan,
as long as I'm here,
nobody's bullying you.
I'll protect you.
So today,
your treat.
I already paid.
That's not your style.
Hello.
Your most expensive cake,
please.
Thanks.
- One moment. - Thank you.
Thank you.
Your treat.
Yan.
Here's the news file.
Thanks.
Dong Chao.
Close the door.
(Incoming call from Qiao Jianbin)
What's wrong?
Qiao Yan.
Your mom and I are in Jingzhou.
Sending you the hotel address.
Come right now.
Don't ask. We'll talk in person.
(From Qiao Jianbin Wuseshi Hotel)
Why are you here?
Come in.
You've arrived.
I invited your parents here.
Qiao Yan.
No one loves us more
than our parents.
As children,
we shouldn't hide anything
from them.
Maybe you've had
some conflicts.
But I believe
if you sit down
and talk openly
with each other,
everything
will be resolved.
Right, Mr. Qiao?
Qiao Yan is a good girl.
Don't be too angry.
Take care.
I've arranged the rooms.
Stay as long as you want.
Then I'll head back.
Okay.
I'm leaving.
Where did you get the nerve
to fake your parents' jobs
and hire actors at your wedding?
Who gave you the courage
to tell such a lie?
I, Qiao Jianbin,
have never done
a shameful thing in my life.
How did I raise a daughter like you?
Calm down.
Yan.
Just tell your father the truth.
Why did you do this?
Why?
Greedy for wealth and blinded by ambition.
To marry into riches,
you've abandoned all moral principles!
I didn't take a single penny from the Shens.
My feelings for Shen Haoming are real.
I love him,
so I want to marry him
and become his wife.
I did nothing wrong
with that.
Ridiculous!
You fooled everyone.
You played us all!
You think that
will erase everything?
Who would believe that?
I don't need you to.
I never
expected
you to understand me.
I just want to say.
No matter when
I met someone like Shen Haoming,
I would use
any means
necessary
to be with him.
But you shouldn't have deceived him!
I didn't want to.
It's just that since I was little,
I knew I could only rely on myself.
Yan.
When you were a kid,
we didn't raise you.
But we took you back later.
We've raised you all these years.
You can't blame your mistakes
all on us!
No.
You'll not understand what you did wrong.
My only mistake
was not exposing you earlier!
I'll go confront the Shen family now
and expose everything!
Qiao! Qiao!
Don't go! Don't!
Calm down!
Let go!
Think about Yan!
If you do this, her career is ruined!
If I didn't know, fine.
But now, if I cover for her,
I'd be failing as a father!
She's already married.
You can't do this.
What's this act about?
Well.
What are you
acting out here?
Parents
brokenhearted
over their daughter's mistakes?
Do you really care?
This is how I grew up.
You never cared about me!
I fought so hard
to get where I am today,
to get a loving husband.
Are you unhappy?
I got it.
You think
this life
should've belonged to Qiao Lin,
not me, right?
Or you want
to expose me to the Shen family
so you can
extort money from me?
Fine. No problem.
I'll pay.
What did you say?
How could you think that?
You...
Are you still
a Qiao family's girl?
Do you still bear our surname?
I don't bear Qiao.
My name is Xu Yan.
Good.
From now on, we're no longer father and daughter.
You are not part of this family anymore!
No!
Qiao!
(Secretary Chen)
- Go ahead. - Mr. Shen.
Your wife
sold the car
you gifted her.
Got it.
I've given you the money.
What do you want?
Are you throwing scraps on me?
Do you know how much
my company spends every day?
Zhou Zeyuan, I'm warning you.
This is the first
and the last time.
Take this money
as your hush fee,
for your last life.
I won't tolerate
endless extortion.
Try this again,
and I'll call the police.
But the deficit's too large.
This is far from enough.
If my company crashes,
everyone will come
demanding repayment.
Then it'll be do-or-die.
But the one who should be afraid
isn't me.
It's you.
Everything you schemed so hard to get
will turn to ashes.
Xu Yan.
Do you dare gamble everything?
Can't you see
I've been
giving you chances?
Fine.
Give it a try then.
See who can go further.
If I end up in jail,
- at least I'll have you with me. - Let go!
Ten million per blow.
Another strike?
(Mr. Shen)
Your husband's calling.
(Mr. Shen)
Hello, Mr. Shen.
What's up?
2 PM.
Golf game.
Available?
Of course.
He walked into this himself.
Not my fault.
Listen well.
If you hurt him,
I won't let you go.
You want to expose me?
Go ahead!
Mr. Shen.
Sorry, I forgot to tell you.
Xu Yan is with me now.
She says she's coming too.
Got it.
Goodbye.
To put it simply,
the idea is to combine
the thinking and experience
of top medical experts
with new technologies
in each case.
Then we can replicate
countless top doctors
to serve patients.
Jinda Group hasn't touched
the medical field yet.
But I'm interested.
What's the return rate?
This round, we're raising
100 million.
I saved
50 million for you.
Based on current
figures,
the annualized return
is around 20%.
10 million a year.
Of course,
the more you put in, the higher the returns.
Nice shot.
Your turn.
Okay.
Looks like
you haven't been practicing.
Can't compare with you.
Mr. Shen.
The project we discussed,
I've been developing it for years.
From medical R&D
to data collection,
our company leads
in the industry.
I believe,
with your financial support,
it'll take off.
Not just substantial returns,
but also solving
real problems for patients.
Good for the people.
Okay.
I've got the picture.
I'll discuss it internally.
Should be feasible.
My secretary will update you.
Okay.
Thank you so much
for this opportunity.
No problem.
I'll take my leave.
Xu Yan.
I'm heading out.
Goodbye.
What's up?
Haoming.
I don't think
you should invest.
First,
we don't know much
about medicine.
Second,
we don't know his company's
operations either.
It's too risky.
Don't do it for my sake.
I'm not
that close to him.
So,
the investment...
Actually,
the funds he wants aren't huge.
The medical field
isn't our business,
so I won't use
Jinda's funds.
I'll find other investors.
It'll work out.
With you handling it, of course.
But 50 million
isn't small.
The risks and potential losses
are
within acceptable limits.
I can handle it.
Trust me.
Let's go.
Haoming.
There's something I want to tell you.
I want to tell you,
I just want you by my side,
happy
and carefree.
Not frowning.
Smile.
Let's go.
Mr. Shen.
Mr. Huang's secretary called,
asking if you're available the day after tomorrow.
He will bring
some important guests
to play golf.
No problem.
And,
Zhou Zeyuan's called multiple times.
Looks like
he's about to crack.
No rush.
Let him wait.
Schedule a meeting with the investment department in 15 minutes.
Understood.
Mr. Zhou.
Our account funds
can only sustain us
for two days.
Keep calling Shen Haoming.
I've called numerous times.
His secretary always makes excuses.
Enough!
Just call!
Or tell me
where else
we can get money!
Make the call!
Secretary Chen.
Congras, Mr. Zhou.
Mr. Shen
has agreed to invest.
Moreover,
he's willing to add more.
However,
he wants
a 6% higher return.
Is that okay?
Sure.
No problem at all.
Secretary Chen,
please inform Mr. Shen
I'll make arrangements now.
When he's not busy,
I'll visit with the contract.
There's no hurry.
Mr. Shen
thinks your sector
is potential.
However,
it's his personal interest.
The money
won't be from
Jinda Group.
A professional agent will
handle the contract.
He'll contact you
later.
The funds will
be transferred
in batches
within three months.
Understood.
Don't worry.
I won't tell
anyone about this.
I'm grateful to him
for recognizing my project
and me.
Okay.
I'll convey
your gratitude to him.
Goodbye.
Okay. Goodbye.
(Four months later)
Miss Xu.
Nice job hosting the finance news.
Since you've joined Family Feast,
from today,
take charge of that show too.
(Zhou Zeyuan)
(It suddenly dawned on me)
(that it's been four months)
(since Zhou Zeyuan last contacted me.)
(He disappeared)
(without a trace.)
Is dinner ready?
Yes. Go wash your hands.
Smells great.
Zhou Zeyuan's
arrested.
When?
I just heard about it.
(Recently,)
(head of a well-known medical company,)
(Zhou Zeyuan,)
(has been arrested for financial fraud,)
(collusion with foreign charities, and illegally transferring)
(investors' funds.)
That's too much.
(He was apprehended at a Macau casino,)
(for investigation.)
Honey.
You've promised
to invest in him.
Will this affect you?
No.
I heard he was a gambling addict,
so I ended the cooperation long ago.
Moreover, my funds
are managed by professional brokers.
There shouldn't be any issues.
That's great.
But you...
You sold your car, didn't you?
Because I heard Ms. Ma
also invested heavily in him.
She doesn't care about returns.
Why?
As everyone knows,
Ms. Ma's patronized
many upstarts
as Zhou Zeyuan.
She enjoys being surrounded
by those
promising youths.
You fell for her act.
Actually, she knew all along
what Zhou was really like.
Try the shrimp.
Last time you said it's salty.
How's it?
Better?
Not salty at all.
Yan.
If you want to invest
in the future,
just ask me for money.
No need to sell your car.
Tastes great.
Eat more vegetables.
What soup is this?
Chicken soup.
So nourishing?
Right.
Since he found out
you sold your car,
could he's discovered
you lied to him?
Probably not.
Zhou Zeyuan is terrifying.
But why did he
suddenly get caught?
That's what puzzles me too.
I feel like
someone's helping me,
but I don't know who.
Never mind.
Forget it.
Anyway,
it's resolved now.
You should stop overthinking.
Maybe you're just lucky,
avoiding the dangers, right?
But
I still want to advise you.
You can't keep hiding forever.
Find a proper chance
to explain to the Shen family.
Your husband really loves you.
Talk it through with him,
and he'll forgive you.
I do want to tell him.
Just haven't found the right moment.
Alright.
That's good.
I've been worried sick
about this thing.
It's ready.
Eat up.
Yu Yiming!
Just off work?
Had eaten?
Yes, at the canteen.
Xu Yan and I are here.
Join us for more?
The food here's good.
- Come on. - Okay.
Just sit for a while.
Come.
Try the lamb.
Thanks.
Off work?
Here.
Alright.
Enough.
Xu Yan.
Yesterday, I saw
the financial news.
Honestly,
you look great on camera.
Stop teasing me.
Just eat.
I'm serious.
Here.
Try it.
It's enough.
Congratulations.
You finally achieved your dream.
Thank you.
Sign an autograph for me later.
When you're famous,
I can show off
to my coworkers.
Don't overdo it, Yu Yiming.
Not overdoing.
Well,
my coworkers
all love watching that news
and Family Feast.
Since they learned
we were high-school classmates,
they talk about you all the time.
Well,
give me
your autograph,
okay?
Qiao Lin.
Isn't he tutoring you?
How's it going?
Excellent, of course.
Just of average.
Forget it.
We finally
reunite today.
This meal's on me.
My treat.
Your treat?
Waiter!
30 more plates of lamb!
You...
Haven't seen Wolverine?
The food was good today.
Qiao Lin.
What?
What time to start?
Starting what?
The tutoring.
After all that lamb?
What's wrong with you?
Overheated. Eaten too much lambs.
Overheated?
30 plates will do that.
Are you busy?
What's up?
A friend
just called me.
She said before marriage,
she hid something from her husband.
Now she wants to confess.
Why did she hide it?
Afraid to ruin their relationship.
And afraid
he wouldn't have married her.
How's their relationship now?
Great.
That's easy then.
Then keep it hidden.
Keep it hidden?
- But I think... - No buts.
Listen.
Tell your friend.
Confession
is like a thorn
in marriage.
Principles
are not needed in marriage,
right?
Principles are just packaging.
Empty words.
In the end,
a happy ending
is what truly matters.
Right?
Stop worrying about others' problems.
Okay?
Think about me.
Look.
Yuanhang Fund.
Jiang Liang and Jiang Yun
(Yuanhang Fund) will return to China next week.
I've invited them
to Jinda Group's reception.
You need to help me prepare in advance
to impress
(Jiang Yun, Chairwoman)
Jiang Yun.
Look at her profile.
Thirty-five years old.
Calm,
decisive.
(Mr. Huang's calling)
Hello?
The New District project isn't getting
your father's support now.
We must find
a fund company as backup.
Jiang Liang and Jiang Yun
are both back.
Perfect chance
to meet them.
However,
they're famously tough.
Jiang Yun
is calm,
decisive in actions,
and has a bad temper.
(Jiang Yun, Chairwoman) Known as
the "Black Rose" of investing.
Jiang Liang.
Don't be fooled by the playboy look.
He's meticulous-minded,
(Jiang Liang, Deputy Manager) a numbers genius.
Key to Yuanhang Fund's finance.
Rumor says he has a photographic memory.
This is all I can help you.
The rest is up to you.
Thank you, Mr. Huang.
♪Like fireworks that loved♪
♪Rushing toward the stars♪
♪Undaunted by pain♪
♪Fearless of flames♪
♪Even if just a fleeting sparkle♪
♪We shed tears♪
♪Deep blue seas turn to foam♪
♪We regained freedom♪
♪If you remember me♪
♪Then I'm pleased♪
♪I just wanna take my time tonight♪
♪To do all the things I said I'd try♪
♪I go surfing, go diving, go driving, and go flying to a different place♪
♪I go drink, go party, and go dance♪
♪Even if I'm lonely♪
♪Cause I just have been hurt too many times♪
♪I'm giving it all to get nothing back♪
♪I was lost in the dark, and it's too hurt to even see♪
♪See the world and how it flows. We never let go♪
♪So I'll take my time♪
♪To reignite♪
♪The love I should deserve♪
♪When the time is right♪
♪You realize♪
♪It will all be alright♪
♪Cause I just have been hurt too many times♪
♪I'm giving it all to get nothing back♪
♪I was lost in the dark, and it's too hurt to even see♪
♪See the world and how it flows. We never let go♪
♪So I'll take my time♪
♪To reignite♪
♪The love I should deserve♪
♪When the time is right♪
♪You realize♪
♪It will all be alright♪