01x01 - Episode 1

[bunniefuu]

Dear guests,

let me share a little story.

Before black swans
were discovered in Australia,

all Europeans

believed only one thing,

and that was that all swans

were white.

It made sense.

After all, every swan
they had seen was white.

[You k*lled my mother ten years ago.]

Until 1697...

Mom...

[You framed my dad and sent him to prison.]

Dad!

An...

[You used dirty tricks]

[to achieve your current success.]

The reason Xingyao has become...

[It's been ten years.]

It's thanks to our wolfish spirit.

[This opportunity has finally come.]

We must work solidly and diligently.

[Today,]

[I will make you pay with your blood.]

Only then can Xingyao

ride the wind and waves

and reach new heights.

Good, good.

Well said, Mr. An.

You...

Qi Dong!

My eyes...

My eyes hurt!

Catch her!

Qi Dong!

Take me to the hospital!

[Two months later]

Stop that.

Send two yellow croakers up to the boat.

Sir, is our food ready?

Yes, yes.

Sir, I want a fish.

Got it!

The fish is here.

Set sail.

A wild large yellow croaker is valuable.

But it's not as precious as you.

Catching you

is a lot harder than catching fish.

To survive in the darkness,

I endured so much.

You'll have to pay the same price.

Hearing how miserable you were

these past two months

has made me feel so much better.

Thank you.

They say

fish gallbladders can cure
red, swollen eyes.

After you blinded me,

I soaked fish gallbladders in medicine

and ate them constantly.

But it seems

they didn't really work.

The hydrogen cyanide toxin
in fish gallbladders

is no less lethal
than the same dose of arsenic.

Without timely treatment
after being poisoned,

it causes the failure
of all internal organs.

So today,

I prepared this delicious dish for you.

Do you like it?

You You.

Other than You Zhen's daughter,
who else would attempt to k*ll An Guoxuan

in such a foolish way?

If it weren't for you,

I would've succeeded by now.

Ten years ago,

You Zhen embezzled project funds

and even caused a fatal accident.

The victim was his wife, Qi Lan.

Their daughter, You You,

fell from a beloved princess

to selling drinks in nightclubs.

Tell me.

If your mom knew what you were doing,

what would she think?

My mom won't come back to life,

and you won't regain your sight.

You took the poisoned wine for An Guoxuan,
but he still won't value you,

a neglected illegitimate child.

The thing I hate most in this life

is being called an illegitimate child.

But I'll make an exception; I forgive you.

And I have a gift for you.

Since your dad went to prison,

you haven't visited him much, right?

I paid him a visit on your behalf.

When I saw him,

he was holding this music box

and wouldn't let go,

muttering your name.

What did you do to my dad?

Why so agitated?

Why would I waste my time on someone
who is suffering more alive than dead?

I just told him

that his daughter

wouldn't live past today.

This farce should end.

You blinded me,

so you'll pay with your life.

[Goodbye.]

[You You.]

Po, the place you're standing on

will be built

into a giant music box, just like this one.

My mom is a great designer.

Yesterday, the TV even showed
a story about her.

Mom...

You Zhen, you are under arrest
for major safety violations and embezzlement.

Please come with us for an investigation.

Dad!

- You You. - Dad!

Dad!

[Mom,]

[for these ten years,]

[I've been doing well.]

An,

you forged accounts,
colluded with others to frame You Zhen,

and destroyed his entire family.

All these charges combined
are enough for you to spend your life in prison.

Listen carefully.

You Zhen couldn't beat me back then.

What makes you think you can?

[Mom,]

[I'm coming.]

= k*ll Lover =

= Episode 1 =

Dong,

five o'clock direction.

Stay still.

Don't move.

Dong, a bit more to the right.

That's right.

A blind man trying to make a shot?

I'm the type

who loves doing what others think

is impossible.

You can't win against Mr. Gao.

He's the successor of Xingyao,

always in charge of its core businesses.

Today, he's getting engaged to Miss An.

From now on, they'll be family.

It's obvious who Mr. An
will leave his legacy to.

And you...

You're just a blind illegitimate son.

Watch your mouth.

Losers always like

buying the most expensive pool cues.

But no matter how good the cue is,

they

still can't win.

Don't move.

Why isn't Qi Dong here?

Today is An Jingjing's engagement party,
yet her brother Qi Dong didn't show up.

And the groom isn't here either.

The bride is standing all alone on stage.

The auspicious hour has passed.

Why hasn't Mr. Gao arrived yet?

Did he run away?

Marrying a disabled woman...

Even if it makes him closer
to the An family,

it's still a tough pill to swallow.

Mr. Gao said he had to go to Haizhou
and couldn't make it.

But he left the documents with me.

Dear guests,

first of all,

I'd like to thank you all

for attending my daughter's

engagement party.

But I'm sorry

to tell you that my future son-in-law,

Gao Shanshan,

is on business today

and has no choice

but to miss the party.

Normally,

with my temper,

someone like Gao Shanshan

will never have any contact with my family.

However,

he left an engagement gift

for Jingjing.

So, I just let it go.

I even feel

that my daughter

has a good taste.

This gift

is

a prenuptial

property agreement.

All assets that belong to An Jingjing,

whether acquired before

or after marriage,

will belong solely to An Jingjing.

And Gao Shanshan

will transfer all his personal immovables

and savings

to An Jingjing's name.

What a bold move.

Gao Shanshan said

the title he hated most

was An Jingjing's husband.

He doesn't care

if others insult him,
nor does he care what surname

his future children will bear.

But he wants the world to know

he is marrying An Jingjing

not because of me

but because

he truly loves Jingjing.

Why did Gao Shanshan suddenly go to Haizhou
instead of attending the party?

I...

I don't know.

Do you know what my favorite shot is?

The direct shot.

Because it hits hard.

One hit

can split your forehead open.

One.

Two.

I'll talk.

I'll talk!

Mr. Gao went to Haizhou to meet the judge
of the architecture exhibition,

Qi Gege.

[Haizhou City]

Why would Gao Shanshan seek out Qi Gege?

I've heard of Qi Gege.

She's the only Chinese to win
the Golden Novum Design Award of the French NDA.

The Convention and Exhibition Center
is key to deciding Xingyao's successor.

With a top designer like Qi Gege,

he could secure the project.

So, the real competition
between Gao Shanshan and you

comes down to Qi Gege.

Here she comes.

[The show begins.]

[Architecture Design Exhibition]

Finally, she's here.

If Miss Qi didn't show up today,
we would've wasted the trip.

That's Qi Gege.

All the top headhunters
from leading architectural firms

are all here for Miss Qi.

Miss Qi,

we've been waiting for you.

The wine is ready.

All the headhunters

are counting on Miss Qi

to help us pick out the rising stars.

I remember now.

She's the youngest judge this year.

Why did she leave a glass of red wine?

It means

the designer's work

is pretty good,

but like the wine,

it needs more aging and refinement.

She's been staring
at that piece for so long.

It must be excellent.

Wow, it's champagne.

That means this designer

can already start celebrating.

What does the glass of Coke mean?

I really feel sorry for that contestant.

Miss Qi means this designer should stay away

from the industry

and live a happy life as a couch potato.

[Qi Gege.]

Miss Qi.

Thank you.

Your eyes...

It's an accident.

But your voice

sounds familiar.

Familiar?

Maybe we can be partners.

These shoes are called "Tears of an Era".

I didn't expect you to be so nostalgic.

But it seems

they don't quite fit.

It's a classic pair with only one left.

Even if they don't fit,

I have to have them.

I'm just like you, Miss Qi.

Once I set my sights on something,

I never let go.

So, which piece

caught your eye today?

What I'm after isn't a design.

It's you.

I forgot to introduce myself.

I'm Qi Dong, President
of Xingkong Corporation in Ninghai City.

In Ninghai,

I've only heard of Xingyao

but not Xingkong.

I'm confident

that if you join Xingkong,

we'll soon make a name for ourselves

in the industry.

Sorry about that.

When I choose partners,

it's like choosing shoes.

I only like classics.

Classics are the past.

Innovation

is the future.

Classics are classics

because they stand the test of time,

yet so-called innovations

may seem flashy,

but they're short-lived

and will be soon forgotten.

Am I right, Dong?

If you want to go further,

fit matters more than heritage.

Otherwise, you'll make a mistake

and fall,

just like Miss Qi did.

Who are you?

I'm Gao Shanshan,

VP of Xingyao Group.

Qi Dong

is my fiancee's brother.

[Gao Shanshan]

You're the one who reclaimed

the South China market for Xingyao
in just three years?

If you join Xingyao, I'm sure
it'll take less than three years

for Xingyao to reclaim

its top spot nationwide in the industry.

You're so confident in me?

Of course.

After all, we're both graduates

of Luminy.

I trust your judgment.

Please allow me to think about it.

Dong, since you can't see,

you should head back and rest.

Your sunglasses.

Throw them away for me.

Since you're so sincere,

and it's for our future,

I'll forgive you for today.

You're always so considerate.

I had actually bought
a 3 a.m. flight back tonight,

so you could see me
first thing in the morning,

but something unexpected came up.

It's okay.

Just come back as soon as you can.

Of course.

How could I miss

the first time you wear

your wedding dress?

Get some rest.

Good night.

Good night.

Mr. Gao,

I'm sorry.

Qi Dong forced me

to tell him your itinerary.

If he didn't barge in,

it would feel strange.

What if Qi Gege chooses Qi Dong?

He managed to adapt

within a year after going blind,

and now he's even founded a subsidiary.

It's hard to say he has no ambition.

He's a discarded pawn

with a bleak future.

Choosing between us is obvious.

Who is this?

It's me.

Gege, I don't think

you asked me here to play Go.

Being a doting fiance must be exhausting.

What makes you say that?

You checked your phone five times

in less than 15 minutes.

Are you afraid your fiancee
might suddenly call?

Miss Qi, are you trying to cheer me up?

This Go problem

has long been troubling me.

I could never solve it

until I met you.

Is that so?

I want to help you

reach the very top of Xingyao.

Then you'll no longer be trapped
by the label of An Jingjing's husband.

I don't believe in kindness without a price.

Everything

comes at a price.

I want 15% of Xingyao's shares.

You're quite ambitious.

As you can see,

I'm a woman with ambition.

Yet you still have to choose me.

Why should I trust you?

Because I will get rid of Qi Dong

as a little appetizer

for you.

Here's a word of advice.

Being blind hasn't slowed Qi Dong down.

Don't underestimate him.

I already have a plan.

Just wait and see.

Dong,

Qi Gege has terrible taste.

She actually chose Gao Shanshan.

Those who reveal their cards too early
are destined to lose.

Qi Gege must be mine.

Dong, isn't that the fat guy from yesterday?

Let's follow him.

What do you want?

Sentencing someone

with just a glass of Coke

must feel pretty good, huh?

Feels good, doesn't it?

Doesn't it?

I want to try it too.

How can you guys

bully a girl

like this?

Get lost.

This has nothing to do with you.

A blind man trying to play the hero?

Today, I'll cr*pple you.

Step aside.

Come here.

Careful.

Come with me.

Where did they go?

Where are they?

Let me help you treat your wounds.

You've been following me.

Miss Qi, is this how you

thank your savior?

What a coincidence.

Looks like you're just like Gao Shanshan.

I'm not like him.

I always get

what I want.

If I can't get them,

I'll destroy them.

Thank you.

Gao Shanshan offered very good terms.

Give me a reason to turn him down.

Once I take over Xingyao,

I can offer you
performance shares of Xingyao.

Mr. Qi,

how much are we talking about?

Let me guess.

Did Gao Shanshan promise you



after he takes power?

Maybe a little more.

I can give you double.



Mr. Qi,

are you planning

to make me the mistress of Xingyao?

Do you know

how much price you'll have to pay

to become the mistress of Xingyao?

I'm not fond of women

who are too aggressive.

But I admire

your boldness.

So,

does your offer

still stand?

Tomorrow morning,

come back to Ninghai with me.

Then, I'll wish us

a happy partnership.

Well done.

Thanks, Po.

Bye-bye.

How did it go, Po?

You You,

everything's settled.

What about you?

Don't worry.

The fish has taken the bait.

The best hunters

often appear as prey.

Qi Dong would never imagine

he's the real prey.

But You You,

why did you change your plan

from targeting him

to working with him?

Qi Dong has trained himself
to function just like an ordinary man.

But I checked his medical records.

His treatment didn't go well.

He's truly blind.

And he has no idea I survived.

So,

instead of alerting the enemy,

I'd better use him as a stepping stone

to get inside.

I see.

An Guoxuan is now semi-retired

and rarely seen in public.

We can use Qi Dong

to get close to An Guoxuan.

Exactly.

But Qi Dong is a very cautious fox.

If we approach too directly,

he'll suspect us.

So, you used the fight between Gao Shanshan

and Qi Dong to catch his attention

and pretended to be a damsel in distress

to draw him in.

Once I rise to the top,

I'll get rid of him completely.

That's far more satisfying

than k*lling him now.

How savage. I love it.

This is just the prelude.

The game

has just begun.

[Ninghai City]

[Mom,]

[I'm finally back.]

[Qi Lan]

[Beloved Wife: Qi Lan]

[Beloved Daughter: You You]

[Beloved Daughter: You You]

[You You.]

♪ Darkness watches on ♪

♪ Piercing through fragile, hollow facades ♪

♪ Staining my soul ♪

♪ With filthy, tainted sorrow ♪

♪ Sin and desire swell ♪

♪ Tearing apart this charming shell ♪

♪ Your frantic departure ♪

♪ Marks an unforgivable lie ♪

♪ Seeking the balance between truth and deceit ♪

♪ Confessions break
through the disguise of malice ♪

♪ Right and wrong shatter the sorrow within ♪

♪ Like stars falling apart ♪

♪ Brilliant tears ♪

♪ Who is the wail for ♪

♪ Seeking the balance between truth and deceit ♪

♪ Confessions break
through the disguise of malice ♪

♪ Right and wrong shatter the sorrow within ♪

♪ Like stars falling apart ♪

♪ Brilliant tears ♪

♪ Who is the wail for ♪