Hidden Love (2023): Season 1, Episode 21 - Relying on You. I Am Because You Are. - full transcript

ADAPTED FROM THE NOVEL
HIDDEN LOVE BY ZHU YI

He fell asleep.

I'm going to go now.

I've been holding back all day.

Can you take the passenger seat?

Jiaxu isn't your driver.

So? I've been your driver so many times.

Can't he be one for me once?

Bye.

Okay, fine!

Wait! My seat belt is still on!



You…

What's wrong with you?

I'll move.

Text me when you reach your dorm.

-"Text me."
-Bye.

"Bye."

I'm off.

I'll drive you home first.

I need to head back to the office.

Do you still have to work?

It's so late now.

I know.

I had to accompany my darling brother,

so I have to catch up on work tonight.



It's fine. I'll go with you.

I'm curious about how you work at night.

Sure.

Thank you, darling brother.

Cut it out.

THE DREAM GAMES

Why did you have to squeeze in here

instead of enjoying the bed at home?

It's all the same.

I'm just gaming at a different place.

I have a question.

Are you working overtime

on top of picking up the little demon

from work,

having dinner, going shopping,

and watching a movie with her?

A while ago, my superior fell sick,

so I was quite busy.

But things are better now.

Today is an exception.

Don't ruin your health just to date.

Actually, you can tell her.

The little demon isn't sensible,

but she will understand.

If she was sensible enough,

I would do whatever she wishes.

It's fine.

I'm moving to a new place soon.

The situation will improve.

New place?

Why are you moving?

My current place is too small

and far away from her campus.

I found a new apartment

with two bedrooms

and it's near her campus.

You won't have to be so worried.

As if.

Duan Jiaxu, you know me.

As her brother,

I'll worry since my sister is dating.

Do you remember the mess

when she went to see that guy

she met online?

But in the past few days,

I have felt relieved

that you are her boyfriend.

But mark my words.

If you ever dare to hurt my sister,

I will make sure you pay for it.

It's a shame

that you won't have this chance.

So about working late tonight…

No worries. I won't tell her.

I'm not that clueless.

Continue with your work.

Thank you, darling brother.

CHAPTER 21, RELIANCE

I AM BECAUSE YOU ARE

Hello. Good morning.

Did he sleep here again?

He worked overtime.

Again?

I'M GOING BACK TO YOUR PLACE FIRST

Jiaxu, good morning.

Good morning.

Did you stay here again yesterday?

I saw your girlfriend at the KTV

a few days ago.

-Really?
-Yes.

I saw her in the corridor

with the girl who made a scene downstairs.

They were talking.

Jiaxu, I'll get back to my work.

Go ahead.

If anything falls off,
come back to see me.

-I'll fix it for free.
-Sure.

-I'll get going. Bye.
-Bye.

Duan Jiaxu?

What brings you here?

Would you like anything to drink? Water?

What you did to me constitutes harassment.

If you go to her again,

I'll consider calling the police.

Police?

Jiang Ying.

You've been bugging me for many years

and I've let it go.

I can tolerate it all.

But if you hurt her,

the girl I love,

I can do anything for her sake.

PUBLIC SECURITY
ADMINISTRATIVE PUNISHMENTS LAW

According to our statistics,

the users of Dongjie

prioritize ingredients and additives

when choosing skincare products.

So we would like to showcase

the production of the main ingredients
and extraction process

in the animation.

This will give the audience a clearer view

of the product's safety.

Any thoughts on this?

The target audience of this product

are individuals
with allergic skin conditions

and individuals with sensitive skin.

I believe the users will be concerned
about the safety of the ingredients.

I think

Xiaoyu's idea is quite good.

I don't care what you think,

I only care what I think.

I think your opinion isn't accurate.

What do you think?

What the users are concerned about

are not necessarily our clients' concerns.

They value nothing but sales.

Mr. Zhang.

Dongjie's products are high-priced.

Their user base mainly consists of people

between 26 and 36.

Ladies within this age range
don't mind spending money.

Instead, they're concerned

about getting unsafe products
for their money.

That's why we went in this direction.

Dongjie is a well-established brand

in the market.

Do you think it's meaningful

when you advertise the ingredients?

I want bold and creative ideas.

Only by doing so can we help our clients

attract new customers.

This idea is indeed not persuasive enough.

Let's hear Xiaoyu's other ideas.

-Mr. Zhang--
-Enough.

You can save it.

Does anyone else have ideas?

You?

The two of you?

I have a tiny idea.

Go on.

Can we

portray the products
as animated characters?

Previously,

the client mentioned three focal points.

One, storytelling.

Two, product functionality.

Three, garnering public attention.

So can we use

an animated character

combined with the product

to create a story in the ad

to highlight the function of the product?

We can also make use

of some current hot topics

to generate more public interest
in the product

and reach out to a wider audience.

Are you positive

that using a story plot

can help raise Dongjie's sales?

Yes, as someone

who has had allergies since I was little.

So if I were to see this ad,

it might evoke some childhood memories.

Perhaps we can narrow the scope

to the allergic cluster.

If anyone with allergies watches this ad,

they may want to try the product.

That's an interesting idea.

Go into detail.

Detail?

-Details.
-I haven't thought about the details yet.

I think

the story of a little girl

doesn't align with the image
of Dongjie's product.

It's a bit too childish.

But I think it's pretty good.

It's interesting.

For both of your ideas,

one is about function,

while the other one is about creativity.

Anyway, the client has the final say.

I suggest making proposals for both

and letting the client choose.

I agree with Mr. Zhang.

I agree with your agreement.

So let's proceed this way.

Dongjie is our biggest client.

We must not lose this client,

so we must make sure to satisfy Dongjie.

Understood?

Understood.

Very good.

Young lady,

your idea is creative and bold.

Okay, let's call it a day.

Are you a Yihe University student?

A freshman.

Keep up the good work.

Sang Zhi, come here.

I'll send you the project material.

-Go back and study it.
-Sure.

Xiaoyu,

I need you to review a project.

Make this part bigger.

Okay, next page.

This part is quite good.

Xiaoyu.

Sang Zhi.

Xiaoyu.

I'll submit the proposal to you

after I complete it.

No need to send it to me.

You're an intern.

Do you not know the company rules?

You're my subordinate.

You should've reported to me

if you have ideas or proposals

instead of mentioning them in the meeting.

What was your intent?

What do you want?

To show off that you're smart?

No.

I'm sorry, Xiaoyu.

I just…

But I should've expected it.

Someone who steals
someone else's boyfriend

wouldn't care about the rules.

It's blazing hot in Yihe.

Have you been waiting long?

Not really.

Where is Duan Jiaxu?

He went to buy a drink for you.

I heard

that you always work extra hours.

It happens to all interns.

Well, while you're working,

take care of yourself and get enough rest.

I'm flying back tomorrow morning

and I have something to do later,

so I'm leaving now.

Flying back tomorrow morning?

What's wrong with you?

You're leaving after only a few days.

I need to go back
to deal with a lot of things.

You should've told me earlier.

I could've taken yesterday off

to show you around Yihe.

No, I wouldn't like your idea of fun,
little demon.

Forget it.

Well…

Can't you stay here

for two more days?

I…

What?

I…

Don't you feel embarrassed crying

outside your workplace?

Well…

I have nothing to do here.

I'm just sitting on his couch every day

like his watchdog.

I mean it.

Hey.

Something is wrong with you.

Are you unhappy with your internship?

I knew it. Here's the thing.

Listen.

If you're not happy, just quit the job.

We have enough money
to feed ourselves, right?

I give you more than that chump change.

How about this? I'll talk to your boss.

I won't allow anyone to bully my sister.

-Got it?
-What happened?

Duan Jiaxu, come quickly.

Come and cheer her up.

What's going on?

-Comfort her.
-Stop bullying your sister.

It's not me. She said it's her internship.

-She's unhappy.
-I didn't.

He's talking nonsense.

You blocked me

and stole my red packets.

That's why I'm upset.

I was just messing with you.

I'll give you back the red packets.

Fine. Stop talking.

Here. Drink this.

Duan Jiaxu, I have plans later.

Send her home first.

I can give you a ride.

No, it's too much trouble.

It's in the opposite direction.

All right. You guys talk. I'm off.

You've got Duan Jiaxu. Aren't you happy?

Bye, little demon.

Is your boss on the second floor?

No…

-What?
-Let's go.

Let's go.

Have you been

in a bad mood lately?

I thought you hadn't talked about work

because you weren't having trouble.

There aren't that many troubles at work.

I…

I feel that I can handle it myself.

You're busy with your work.

I don't want to give you more pressure.

You used to cry a lot in front of me.

Why do you feel embarrassed now?

That was when I was a kid.

I don't cry anymore.

Only…

Only kids cry.

I'm an adult now.

When I face any problems,

I should think about how to resolve them.

I can't cry all the time.

If you think

that only kids get to cry,

then you can always be a kid.

I'll provide for you.

All right?

Are you homesick?

Let's go home then.

I'll take some days off

and go home with you.

And you can quit this job

if you don't feel like continuing it.

What's wrong with this company?

They keep giving my Zhizhi a hard time.

I must have

a serious talk with your superior.

Honestly.

You're acting like a parent now.

Yes.

Perhaps I've become more greedy.

I want

to be more than just your boyfriend.

I also want to be someone you can rely on.

May I?

I also want

to be someone you rely on.

You can

share your joys and sorrows with me.

All right.

Then we'll rely on each other.

So now can you tell me

what happened at work?

Zhizhi.

I know that Jiang Ying went to see you.

Don't worry.

I went to her

and warned her today.

She won't harass you anymore.

Zhizhi.

You didn't tell me

that you're having trouble at work

and that Jiang Ying came to you.

You don't have
to take on everything alone.

Promise me.

You'll tell me first thing

when you run into problems, okay?

I will let you know.

I didn't tell you about Jiang Ying

because I've grown up

and I can handle it.

You don't have to worry about me.

I won't let her pick on me
without doing anything.

I can protect myself.

I can protect you too.

What's the matter?

I feel

that my Zhizhi really has grown up.

SILLY DOG TRANSFERRED 1,000 YUAN

VOICE CALL

SILLY DOG

-Hello?
-Hello.

Have you received
your pocket money and allowance?

What time is your flight?

I'll see you off.

Don't act like you care about me.

Accept the money.

You're scaring me.

Well,

when will you come to visit me again?

When I have spare time.

Don't skip meals

and rest if you feel tired.

Also, don't throw tantrums at Duan Jiaxu

all the time.

-I never do that.
-Fine.

-I--
-Okay. I'm hanging up. Bye.

I want

to be more than just your boyfriend.

I also want to be someone you can rely on.

I didn't tell you about Jiang Ying

because I've grown up

and I can handle it.

You don't have to worry about me.

I won't let her pick on me
without doing anything.

I can protect myself.

I can protect you too.

I feel

that my Zhizhi really has grown up.

That concludes the product budget summary.

Next, let's have our team member

propose the idea for the ad.

The idea for this ad

uses a little girl's perspective.

This little girl has suffered

from allergies since childhood,

so she can't eat or drink

what she wants.

She starts using our skincare product

and is protected by a little spirit.

This little spirit

is a symbol of the Dongjie lotion.

This ad will be about 30 seconds long.

The plot revolves

around the little girl and Dongjie lotion.

We'll build a character image
for the users,

so that the image of a little girl

can always remind them of Dongjie.

Aside from that,

we can build a brand image

to portray the traits of the brand,

which are pure, gorgeous, and reassuring.

Lastly, we can highlight

that Dongjie is a natural product.

That's the gist of it.

We'll proceed with the details afterward.

I like the story of the allergic girl.

But I think the production fee

might exceed our budget.

We offer you a fair price.

The difficulty comes
with the character design

and the shooting.

Anyway, I believe
that the more challenging it is,

the more we must try it.

Also, I'm confident

that we can provide you

with a perfect outcome.

All right.

We've decided

to use the story of the little girl.

Sir, what about the contract?

Make amendments to the contract.

Sign it quickly.

This will be

a perfect collaboration.

Thank you.

Let's go.

-Xiaoyu, see them off.
-See them off.

-This way, please.
-Okay. Be careful.

Sang Zhi.

You're so smart.

You have an amazing brain.

You're sharp as a blade,
coming up with this brilliant idea

and securing this project.

Do you know what this is?

You've done an excellent job, rookie.

If you pull your weight

and do well on this proposal,

I'll give the entire team a bonus!

Thank you, Mr. Zhang!

Brilliant, Mr. Zhang!

I've never seen you all

with such happy faces.

You're so money-obsessed.

Do your work well!

-Okay!
-You've got this!

-Thank you, Mr. Zhang!
-Thank you, Mr. Zhang!

Sang Zhi, this is thanks to you.

No problem.

Xiaowan,

your internship is about to be over.

I'll treat you two to a meal this weekend.

-Sure!
-I can't make it this weekend.

I have plans.

Do you?

Is it a date?

Why are you so nosy?

I'm inside now.

Where are you?

I'm going to…

Have you arrived?

What are you doing there?

Wait for me there. I'll come to get you.

Why didn't you tell me earlier?

Will it be…

Change into slippers first.

Take a look around first.

There's a kitchen over here.

There are two bedrooms.

This room has a bigger balcony.

It's your room.

Does this mean

that we are living together?

No.

I thought of giving you a place to rest

when you get tired from studying.

Let's go eat.

By the way,

you haven't told me

how much the monthly rent is.

Is it expensive?

If it's expensive,

you don't have to rent this place.

Are you afraid that I can't afford it?

No.

I'm afraid

that you are wasting money.

I can afford this.

I'm renting this place

because it's near your campus.

You can have more time to rest.

Give me your hand.

Why?

From now on,

this is our home.

Hello, ma'am.

This is room 202.

I think something is wrong
with the air conditioner.

What can I do?

It's summer break

and the technician isn't on duty.

No one can fix it.

You'll have to wait until next semester.

Can I hire a technician myself?

I don't recommend that.

If the fix makes it worse,
you'll have to pay for it.

But the room is really hot.

You'll have to find another solution.

All right. Bye.

Hello, Jiaxu.

What are you doing, kiddo?

Have you had dinner?

I've eaten.

But the air conditioner
in my dorm isn't working.

The room is stifling.

I see.

I'll go and fetch you now.

Fetch me to go where?

My place.

Wait for me on campus.

I'll be on my way now.

All right.

It's so refreshing.

Here.

It must be hot in your room.

Change your shoes.

Take a look.

See what you want to eat.

I bought all your favorite snacks for you.

Today, I'll have this

and…

This.

Do you want to try this?

I'm all good with these.

I'll eat the rest tomorrow.

Okay.

Have a taste.

You go first.

Don't you want it?

You take the first bite.

Is it good?

You can have these every day

if you move in.

I'll go and tidy up the place.

Do you want to take a shower?

I've prepared the toiletries for you
in the bathroom.

Weren't you sweating in your dorm?

Go ahead and wash up.

All right. I'll go now.

Are you done?

Why did he change into pajamas?

Why are you standing there?

I'm working.

I'm playing a game.

Is it the same game as before?

Come and play with me.

Have you tried this before?

Let me show you.

The first skill.

Shoot. Shoot outward.

The second skill is range.

I'm teaching you how to play.

Give it a try.

Here.

Buy the equipment.

Attack them with the skills.

Focus on the game.

What should I do now?

Run.

Run.

It's fine. You did very well.

I'll go get some snacks.

You…

Let me see.

Take your time.

I…

Can I unbutton it?

It's done.

You have

to work tomorrow, right?

Maybe you should go to bed now.

Yes.

I am a bit sleepy.

I think I had better rest now.

I need to go to work early.

I still have some work to do.

Remember to lock your door.

Good morning.

Good morning.

I'll make breakfast for you.

I'll help you.

Try it.

By the way,

are you getting off work late today?

Tell me before you leave.

I'll pick you up.

There's no need.

I can come back myself.

Also, isn't your game
going into the testing phase soon?

My internship is ending soon.

After that,

we can have more free time to hang out.

All right.

When the testing phase is over,

we can go anywhere you want.