Love Between Lines (轧戏)

Slow down. Take it easy.

I... I... I...

Don't... Don't puke on my hand.

Why do you have the key to my place?

- I'm home. I'm home. - Get up. Get up.

Above my place is...

- Everyone's asleep. Be quiet. - My place...

Open the door.

Do you have the key?

Here, take it.

Director Yu, I'd rather lose than run away.

Why am I here?

Hu Xiu, is that you?

Yes, it's me.

Sorry, I... I don't know why I'm here either.

I remember I ate and drank some alcohol.

Then I just inexplicably showed up here.

I know.

You knew I was here?

That's not the point.

Then... what is the point? I...

The point is, the attic's door lock is broken.

Why did you lock the door for no reason?

Were you trying to keep me out?

Do you even know how you act when you're drunk?

But I wouldn't intentionally barge into someone else's room.

I don't care. Get this door open now.

Where am I supposed to find a locksmith at this hour?

I'm thirsty.

I can't deliver water to you.

Thanks.

You're welcome.

Director Yu, it's late.

Did you sleep or just wake up?

I didn't sleep.

Not used to living in the attic?

No, I was working.

Working so hard?

You're working on the Lyman project, right?

Director Yu, you're staying at a lane house

because of the Lyman project?

But I heard Forma is also entering Lyman's competition.

So what? Do you think I'll lose to Forma?

Of course not.

I believe Dynamism won't lose.

Why?

It's only your first day on the job.

What about the first day?

I've closely followed Dynamism for three years.

My understanding of it

is just a little less than yours, the Founder.

Why did you suddenly drink tonight?

I... wanted to apologize.

Apologize? What did you do wrong?

You can't even tell what you did wrong.

Why apologize then?

I just felt I should show some gesture.

After all, I spoke carelessly before

and said many inappropriate things.

I also misunderstood that you sabotaged my interview.

If you say so, I need to apologize, too.

On the day we signed the lease,

I meant to give you a heads-up.

Because this job isn't easier than being a GM's assistant.

Especially since your family still didn't know your decision.

You were facing both internal and external pressures.

Then, why did you let me pass the interview?

Did our landlord-tenant relationship give me a shortcut?

After hearing me talk about my setbacks, regrets, and failures,

you thought I was pitiful, so you gave me the green light?

It was indeed a shortcut.

But what this shortcut showed me

wasn't your setbacks, regrets, or failures.

Then, what was it?

Potential.

You saw my sketch design portfolio from college?

You thought it was good?

But those were all past works.

Hu Xiu, when dawn comes, stop dwelling on the past.

Our only goal now is Lyman's competition project.

Director Yu, as an exchange, can you show me your design drafts?

Any drafts will do. Like the Galaxy Bookstore Library,

that Suzhou teahouse, cafe on Jianguo Road.

Anything will do. I just want to take a look.

After all, a favorable position gives advantages.

Look, we're only about two meters apart now.

Director Yu.

Director Yu.

I'll send the design drafts at work.

It's late. Get some sleep.

Goodnight.

- Thanks, sir. - No problem.

- Sorry about the early hour. - Okay, bye.

Bye.

Oh no, I'm late.

What's the rush?

You're the boss. You don't need to clock in. Of course, you're not anxious.

Eat breakfast at lane house's entrance first, then ride with me to work.

What are you doing?

That was a colleague from the firm, right?

I can't let people see us. They might misinterpret our relationship.

I haven't achieved any results yet.

If people say I got in through connections,

I won't be able to refute.

Drive to the back of the firm. I'll get out from there.

Do I look like someone who gives special favors?

Director Yu, remember to get out of the car later. I'm leaving first.

Director Yu, didn't we agree you'd get out later?

It's not like we did anything wrong.

Did you see that?

We saw it. Is this for real?

Did Director Yu really say that?

Is this the main point? It should be who leaked it.

Look.

[Innovation or Mere Stunt? Rising Star Architect Xiao Zhi Yu Sparks Debate]

Lyman disqualified us from the competition.

Sun Da Qin is overseeing this project competition.

Were you able to reach him?

I called Director Sun several times. He's not answering.

Logically speaking, even if those words cause some debate,

they won't stir up any real storm.

But this story was just posted

and a bunch of industry insiders flooded in to discuss it.

The strangest thing is, after just a short period of controversy,

Lyman directly disqualified us.

This news specifically targets our competition entry.

The public outcry is just an excuse.

Someone must be behind this.

You mean someone deliberately sabotaged us?

Who would do that?

Whoever benefits from the elimination of Dynamism is the culprit.

I see.

I'll activate the PR crisis plan first

to cool down the media attention.

I'll find a way to reach Director Sun from Lyman.

Regardless of what's happening behind this,

focus on your design with peace of mind.

Our firm doesn't have many employees.

Do you have any idea who leaked it?

Don't worry.

This person will expose himself soon.

Your tea ceremony skills are improving daily.

You flatter me.

Thank you.

- Try it. - Thank you.

We owe this outcome to you, Director Sun.

Director Pei, you're too kind. Just a small favor.

Between you and Chairman Xie, it's like father and son.

These matters are just formalities.

That may be, but I don't want to put Uncle Xie in a difficult position.

Director Sun, if someone goes to Uncle Xie to plead their case,

what would Uncle Xie do?

He wouldn't dare.

You know that your Uncle Xie keeps a low profile.

I handle his daily affairs for him.

If anyone with ill intentions tries to disturb Chairman Xie,

they'll have to get through me first.

Rest assured.

Have some tea.

Director Pei, the task is done. When can I join the firm?

Here is the optimized section drawing. Please take a look.

Overall, it's good, but some points may need attention.

I'm taking this call. Go back to work.

Hello.

Xiao Yu. I'm not disturbing you, am I?

No.

It's very late on your side. Is something wrong?

Everything's fine. Your uncle and I are doing well.

Well, I saw the story online.

Are you all right?

I'm fine.

Still, be cautious at work.

Stay calm even when you encounter problems.

Don't be like your father.

Don't worry. I'll handle my own affairs.

That's good then.

By the way, your uncle and I discussed this.

We're returning to Shanghai for an extended stay this year.

Our family will be reunited soon.

Got it. I'm hanging up.

Brother Sun, I'm leaving now.

I'll be done soon.

Did he leave after work?

Xiu, have you knocked off work?

I'm near your firm. Let's grab dinner.

I heard someone fell from the building.

It seems to be the architect of the stadium.

Must've been suicide, right?

Suicide was the easy way out for you.

Don't think killing yourself gets you off the hook!

My dad would never have signed that consent form.

The stadium's collapse wasn't his fault.

Is there really nothing I can do?

There's one thing you can do. Grow up well.

When you're an adult, with skills and resources,

you'll have a chance to unravel the truth.

We're clearing the venue. Anyone still inside?

You know what? The restaurant in your park is not bad.

Senior is eating well when working late.

You bought this for him?