♪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 13=
Distinguished leaders and guests,
good day.
(Strategic Cooperation Signing Ceremony) This is the venue
for Jinda Group and Shifeng Group's strategic cooperation signing.
First, let's give a warm round of applause
to extend our most sincere welcome to all the leaders
and guests present here today.
Welcome!
Alright,
now please welcome the two representatives to the stage.
Mr. Shen Jinsong, Chairman of Jinda Group,
and Mr. Zheng Yuanzhou, Chairman of Shifeng Group,
please come forward to sign.
Applause please.
Very well.
Both representatives, please hold the ceremonial pens.
Three, two, one.
Please sign the documents.
Hold on!
A moment if I may.
Zheng Yuanzhou,
during Shifeng Group's board election,
you unlawfully obtained votes and benefits
through bribery, etc.
Your actions constitute suspected bribery.
Here is the warrant.
Read it.
Come with us for investigation.
Cuff him.
Step aside.
Please make way.
(Shen)
Mr. Shen,
the news of our impending cooperation with Shifeng was released early.
When Mr. Zheng's scandal broke,
our stock price started plummeting at market open.
If there's no recovery by tomorrow,
shareholders will likely convene an emergency board meeting.
I see.
Mr. Shen.
Dad.
Don't call me.
Go home.
I came to report something important.
Zheng Yuanzhou's bribery-fueled chairmanship election
has destroyed his reputation.
Shifeng Group can't escape the fallout either.
Several agreed-upon projects
are now facing withdrawal from key partners.
I've decided to collaborate with Shouke
to reclaim those projects.
That's preposterous!
What's the point of that?
We have no land.
Shouke and I secured it
through bidding.
Land acquisition requires funds.
Where's your money?
Yuanhang Fund.
Yuanhang?
These people and affairs
couldn't have been achieved overnight.
Unless you had a long-term, meticulous plan
already in motion.
Even with such a plan,
if Zheng hadn't imploded,
it couldn't have been executed.
You knew Zheng's downfall?
Dad, I warned you before.
You forgot.
Zheng Yuanzhou has three confidants.
The last-ranked one is the most capable.
He overworked
but didn't gain enough credit for a long time.
Resentment was inevitable.
Wait.
Let me confirm.
You're implying
that you orchestrated Zheng's downfall?
Certain truths should remain between father and son.
Hold on.
Move over there.
Tell me.
How did you secure that man's loyalty?
During my London internship,
I flew back five times.
He avoided me each time.
On the sixth attempt, he met me.
We immediately aligned.
All terms were agreed upon.
I emphasized three points:
recognition,
sincerity,
and benefits.
I showed him my character and convinced him
that when I pursue goals,
I spare no effort to achieve them.
Dad,
I know you've never wanted me involved in the projects.
I can now publicly announce the news about our cooperation with Shouke
and use the company's stock price recovery
to reassure shareholders.
Or I can leave Jinda
and work with Shouke alone.
Tell me your conditions.
First,
I need to bring my own people into the company.
Whatever department they go,
I want your decisive vote supporting my choices.
Second,
I need to establish my own independent department
with full authority over personnel and financial matters,
free from any interference.
I hope to gain your support.
All departments, get ready.
Host, get ready.
Counting down.
Five, four, three, two, one.
(Host: Xu Yan) The city's renowned real estate firms,
Jinda Group and Shouke Real Estate, have established strategic cooperation
in jointly developing Plot 178.
Both companies stated
this marks a milestone collaboration,
signifying that both companies
have taken solid steps in diversified development strategies
while creating new opportunities and growth potential for the industry.
Jinda Group will adopt Shouke's technology and management expertise
to further enhance project quality and service standards
to provide consumers with quality, convenient residential and commercial
experiences.
(Reportedly, this cooperation was spearheaded by Shen Haoming,)
(Jinda Group's Vice President and head of the Plot 178 task force.)
(He stated that the successful agreement signing)
(resulted from the company's long-term commitment to innovation)
(and deepened cooperation.)
(That concludes the latest city updates.)
(We'll continue monitoring follow-up developments)
(to bring you more comprehensive coverage.)
Shen Jinsong
dares not face me.
Shen Haoming,
you just rose to power
and are finding ways to sabotage me.
First you promoted me sideways,
pushing me out of core departments
and marginalizing me.
You really are something.
I watched you grow up.
Is this how you treat your father's key contributor?
There's no denying
you've brought the company significant profits.
But while generating revenue,
plenty found its way into your pockets.
You earn 3 million annually
and own two villas,
one with a 200-square-meter garden.
You also have
properties in America and Australia.
Over these years,
you helped my father build this empire
as one of the founding pioneers.
I've always respected you
for your decades of dedication
and hard work.
But your pay has been the highest in the industry.
We haven't wronged you.
What I can do is
when legal authorities prosecute you,
I'll demonstrate to the court about your cooperative attitude
and your voluntary compensation.
Stop thinking.
This is your only option.
(Resignation Agreement)
What brings you?
I knew you were working late.
So I wanted to ask you out for late-night snacks.
Since you mention it,
I am actually hungry.
I just need to send an email.
No problem, I'll wait.
Okay.
Let's go.
What to eat?
That place from before?
Okay.
Haoming.
Mr. Wu.
Still working this late?
I need to talk with you.
Haoming, perhaps...
Go ahead.
I acknowledge my mistakes.
I accept the company's punishment.
But could you consider my years of service
and give me one more chance?
I don't want to leave.
Mr. Wu,
you should've anticipated consequences before acting.
Staying with the company is impossible.
Let's go.
Haoming,
my wife left me and took the kids with her.
I got nothing in the divorce.
Being fired at my age,
if this gets out,
I will be ruined
and no company would ever hire me again.
Even my own wife and kids look down on me.
I'm sorry.
Haoming,
I've truly lost everything.
Please have some mercy
and let me stay in the company.
Even a meaningless position would do.
I've truly lost everything.
Mr. Wu,
consider it early retirement.
The company can't make exceptions for this.
Let's go.
Haoming.
Haoming!
Are you okay?
I'm fine.
Seems you really need to retire.
Let me go!
You alright?
(Fang Lei)
Back so early?
How's your injury?
I'm fine. Don't worry.
Let me see.
Haoming.
I got you a supplementary card.
No spending limit. Use it freely.
What's this reward for?
Go shopping after you recover.
Buy whatever you like.
I don't want this.
You must keep the card.
Here.
There are more to come.
That's not what I meant.
Hello?
I see.
I'm coming over now.
It's about Wu Deliang.
I need to go to the office.
Will you be back for dinner?
Sure.
Order takeout.
Don't cook yourself.
I'll wait for you.
Mr. Fang,
long time no see.
How have you been in America?
Pretty well.
I came back this time
mainly for the New District project you're handling.
Lei told me everything.
Your return couldn't have come at a better time.
The New District project's funding relies entirely on you now.
Haoming,
I know your capabilities.
For the final signing phase,
I'll lend my support.
Thank you, Mr. Fang.
Has Lei been any trouble at Jinda Group?
Not at all.
Lei's the only daughter I have left.
Please continue looking after her.
Fang Lei's been calling me 'brother' since her teens.
Now that she's back,
it's right that I
care for her.
Shame Fang Yu left us too soon.
- Goodbye. - Bye.
Goodbye.
Son, over here.
- Bye. - Bye.
Haoming!
What brings you here?
Since when do you have time to pick me up?
Thought I was seeing things.
What do you want?
I'll take you.
Burgers, fried chicken, and fries.
Where to after eating?
Are you free today?
I'm all yours today.
Really?
It's not my birthday, is it?
- Seatbelt. - Okay.
Let's play a game.
What game?
I want to create a fantasy football team.
You have two options each time
and need to pick one.
Deal.
First, the goalkeeper.
Buffon or Kahn?
Isn't Kahn
the captain?
What?
Well...
Right, he's Germany's captain.
No, Kahn is English.
I confused him with that striker.
Exactly. What's funny?
The striker,
Messi,
right?
Okay.
Let's do it tomorrow.
Okay.
- Sleep. It's late. - Haoming.
Let's do this often from now on, okay?
Deal.
Sleep.
Let's team up every night.
First decide between Ronaldo and Messi.
Then tell me.
Think carefully.
It's the ultimate dilemma.
True.
Bedtime.
(Yan)
Are you leaving again?
No.
I'm staying.
(Yan)
(Haoming)
(A woman's sixth sense tells me there's a crisis approaching.)
(I sense that sandcastle we built)
(is gradually collapsing)
(and crumbling.)
Dear viewers,
we've finally located this hidden noodle shop in the alley.
Let's find out together what makes
this 30-year-old noodle shop so special.
I'll be your taste tester today.
The noodles have a wonderfully chewy and springy texture.
Siwei,
take another bite.
A big mouthful.
I can't resist
wanting another big bite.
Cut! Stop!
Mom, I'm begging you.
Get me a different job, please?
I...
I can't take this anymore.
I'm filming outdoor segments daily,
eating at 7 to 8 restaurants per day.
I'm gonna puke!
Sun Siwei,
listen to me.
No way.
We can't support you.
What's more important? Me or money?
Money!
Mom?
Siwei, hurry up.
Next shop's waiting.
Coming.
Forget anniversaries.
Not even gifts
for birthdays.
Always 'forgot' when asked.
Oh god, same with mine.
He literally doesn't see me at all.
He only cares about work.
Oh my.
It's not worth it at all.
Exactly.
Can you believe it?
Same thing last night.
Morning, Yan.
Morning.
Your guy's the best.
Yan,
- the files you wanted. - Every day
he picks you up after work.
Don't get me started on him.
He has no sense of style
and no career ambition.
A total clueless big man,
immune to romance.
After coming home,
he doesn't say a word to me.
Really?
He's useless.
Yan, you're the real champion.
With privileged background,
you work hard
and have earned your top spot.
You even married an amazing husband.
You live a charmed life.
No kidding.
Your husband keeps sending gifts.
Is the proposal for our planning meeting ready?
Right away.
We're working on it now.
Jiang Lai,
is this the script you wrote?
Have you read it yourself?
Is it human language?
Sorry. I'll revise it.
I've reviewed your field recording.
You seemed uneasy eating.
What'd the audience think?
Will they find it interesting?
I tried my best.
I've never eaten cheap noodles since childhood.
How happy did you expect me to look?
The audience is smart
and sensitive.
So don't patronize them with your half-hearted efforts.
For the next episode's video,
I need you
to show sincerity in every single frame.
Stop wearing heels during field recordings.
Wear sneakers.
They're convenient.
Heels slow down filming
and are safety hazards.
You're part of my team now.
I need to ensure both safety and work quality for all my team.
Understood?
Earlier, people were praising you,
calling you the 'female lead'.
But that image doesn't match
your actual mindset or taste.
I choose shoes by their looks,
not convenience.
That's nouveau riche mentality.
Sun Siwei.
Siwei means thinking.
With a name like that,
you never use your brain.
Your husband is a great catch.
With so many options,
why does he obey you blindly?
Could there be something fishy?
Could it be guilt compensation
or creating smokescreens?
You better watch out.
Siwei,
you know scumbag tactics so well.
Is your boyfriend one?
Yan,
we're ready
to film.
Let's go.
Dear viewers,
hello.
Welcome to Financial News.
I'm your host, Xu Yan.
(Jinda And Shouke Build a Smart New District)
After Jinda Group and Shouke Real Estate's partnership,
public attention remains high.
Today, on behalf of both companies, Mr. Shen Haoming,
Jinda's representative,
announced the development theme and plan for Plot 178.
Haoming.
It's the cooperation agreement my father drafted for the New District.
Qualifications,
responsibility division,
collaboration model,
construction plans,
and risk sharing.
I've highlighted key sections for you.
Take a look.
You're new to the industry,
but your competence surprises me.
Your approval means everything.
To help you
and this project
is my goal.
Next,
I'll strive to do better.
It's getting late.
I'll drive you home.
No need.
I'm heading the other way.
I'll get a ride-hail.
It's convenient.
And after making you miss Xu Yan's birthday,
I still feel guilty.
I'm sorry.
It's fine. It's all in the past now.
Let's go.
You okay?
I'm fine.
I skipped dinner.
I'm feeling dizzy.
Sit down.
Thanks.
Eat this.
Take the whole box.
You work late often.
It's easy to get low blood sugar.
Keep some sweets handy.
Thank you.
Take your time eating.
I'll drive you home.
Haoming,
thanks for the ride.
Don't mention it.
Go up.
After this project wraps up,
can we go see a movie together?
I just want a reward for myself.
The approval from my superior.
Okay.
Pick a movie.
Great.
Bye, Haoming.
Why do you have this?
I've been looking everywhere for it.
I found it.
The reward.
Bye, Haoming.
Haoming.
You're here.
Yeah.
Yan, you're here too.
Feels like ages since I last saw you.
I've been busy lately.
I'm free today.
I came to accompany Haoming.
Are you alone?
Let's play.
Is that okay?
Yan rarely gets to accompany you.
Aren't you worried I'll crash your date?
It's fine.
Haoming wanted me to join him,
but I can't grasp it.
Perfect you came.
Haoming,
go easy on your sister.
No need.
We'll keep it fair since it's a match.
No advantages taken.
Which club first?
Iron club.
That suits me better.
I'll go first.
Nice shot.
Haoming,
are you free tonight?
Let me treat you and Yan to dinner.
I have a dinner with Yuanhang Fund tonight.
Why don't you join us?
Mr. Yun, Mr. Liang,
and their executive team will be there too.
They might ask technical questions.
We can play off each other.
I'll follow your lead.
Let's have dinner together tonight.
I'll skip the work dinner.
Actually,
I'm having dinner with my cousin.
Okay.
Careful, it's hot.
How's the temperature?
Just right.
You've practiced a lot.
Not really.
Didn't you teach me everything I know?
I never liked golfing in London.
If you hadn't kept inviting me,
I would've quit long ago.
So thank you.
No way.
They could never be together.
Keep your voice down.
No matter what happens,
he'd never fall for another woman.
Even if every man cheated,
he wouldn't. Understand?
You've only met him a few times.
Why trust him so much?
True, I haven't seen him often,
but I observe carefully each time
and see it clearly.
Every second, he only has eyes for you.
But we used to share everything.
Now it feels like glass separates us.
We can see each other,
but can't get closer.
Maybe you're overthinking?
Look, he's a businessman
working around clock.
Maybe he's just tired.
Right?
We finally got together today.
Forget him.
Let's drink.
Haoming,
don't you think I'm great?
Today I finally got Jiang Yun and Jiang Liang into signing for you.
Our efforts finally paid off.
You did great.
You acted very professionally.
Well done.
I'll get you some water.
Haoming,
take a good look at me.
I grew up long ago.
(Yan)
(Chen Lin)
Can you not answer that?
It's Chen Lin.
Then answer it.
Hello?
It's done.
The photo
is sent to you.
Okay.
(Signatures)
Why show me this?
Mr. Huang and your father
just signed the contract in the US.
Good thing your father is on my side.
Or the New District project wouldn't materialize.
Well he's my father.
Naturally he supports
the person I like.
Thank him for me.
Get some rest early.
Shen Haoming,
what are you doing?
Now it's truly settled.
You performed excellently.
You'll be very pleased with this year's bonus.
Stop.
Were you nice to me
just to win over my father
and keep me in check?
You've been putting on an act with me.
Can't call it an act.
Just to keep you stable
and prevent your occasional outbursts.
Shen Haoming!
I love you so much.
You think I'm a lunatic?
I'll tell Xu Yan
and my father
about what you've done.
Suit yourself.
If you dare walk out that door,
I won't let you off.
I'm begging you, Haoming.
I didn't mean to.
Don't be angry.
Mr. Shen.
Han Weiping,
why are you here?
Let me reintroduce you.
Han Weiping,
former senior corporate lawyer at Jinda Group,
now my private attorney.
You've worked hard lately.
Take your time with the follow-ups.
Don't worry.
I'll handle it properly.
What do you mean?
Why did you lie to me?
Explain yourself.
Go away.
Go!
Had enough drama?
You...
All of you are liars.
It was all a setup from the beginning.
You trapped me.
You think signing means victory?
I won't forgive any of you.
Especially you, Han Weiping.
Miss Fang,
as a professional lawyer,
I advise against escalating conflicts.
What?
Scared now?
I'm not scared.
I want to tell you.
You tried to wreck Mr. Shen's family.
For every thing you did
and every word you said,
I have all evidence and recordings.
So I advise you.
You're still young.
You need reputation for future endeavors.
You were my client after all.
I'll let it slide this time.
If there's a next time,
you'll face legal consequences.
Get some rest.
It's late.
Still awake?
I'm expecting you.
Why didn't you answer your phone?
I had something important to handle.
So I didn't call back. Sorry.
Haoming,
I need to tell you something.
If it's something that'll make me happy,
go ahead and say it.
If it'll upset me,
don't say a single word.
I'm a bit tired.
I need to rest.
Yan.
Why are you here?
I'm here to pick up Haochen.
Why are you picking up Haochen?
Does this need a reason?
I'm his biological aunt.
What scheme are you plotting now?
This is a school.
Control yourself and leave.
Yan,
actually, every time I face you,
I feel really guilty inside.
Also, I found out
you've been kept in the dark.
I think this situation
is very unfair to you.
Actually, Haoming and Haochen aren't brothers at all.
They're father and son.
When Haoming was studying in London,
he dated my sister.
My sister got accidentally pregnant and gave birth to Haochen.
But they were still young back then,
only twenty years old.
My sister made me keep it from our father.
So the baby was taken by the Shens immediately after birth.
Shen Jinsong and Yu Lan were worried about an illegitimate child scandal.
Fortunately, not many people knew about it.
To the public, they said
(it's Haoming's younger brother.)
Later, my sister died in a diving accident.
That made this matter a permanent secret.
The three of us are blood-related.
No one can change that
or sever that bond.
In this world,
no one could accept Haochen more sincerely than me.
You probably didn't know this.
On your birthday,
Haoming was at my place.
You didn't answer my call.
I feared something happened.
I'm fine.
Shifeng and Jinda are signing an agreement.
We had a meeting.
So I put my phone on silent.
He probably didn't tell you
what we did together, did he?
Unless Shen Haoming tells me himself,
I won't believe anything you say.
You... you don't think
your relationship with Haoming is some pure romance, do you?
From the start, he wasn't looking for a wife.
He wanted a name to put on a marriage certificate.
You just happened to appear
(in his sight at that time.)
But my philosophy is
I must shape it into what I like.
You're not from matching social status,
but you're fairly clever
and ambitious.
You've become a host lately,
which perfectly serves to promote his business
and his character.
I wonder if we could have the honor of Xu Yan interviewing you.
Consider it giving the new host a chance.
A seemingly perfect family
can gain him much trust from business partners.
Plus you're obedient and sensible.
Even knowing he has a child,
you'd still let him control you.
It'd be a perfect and rational choice for him.
By the way,
you actually thought you became a host through your own ability?
He put in great effort
to get you that host position.
Bye bye!
- Bye. - Bye, sir!
Sis-in-law?
Sis-in-law.
(Haochen is your brother.)
(We're family.)
(It's only natural for us to care for each other.)
(You've done well.)
Thank you, sis-in-law.
(Haochen has been spoiled ever since he was born.)
(His temper grew worse and worse.)
(I never expected you'd get along so well with him.)
(I think he genuinely likes you.)
♪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♪