Episode 18
Hello.
Excuse me
Buying cloth? Please wait. This one is not ready yet.
Oh? What a pity.
I come at the wrong time.
Ling Lian? Ah Bu.
It's really you.
It's you. You are back. Let me see.
How come you haven't changed one bit at all?
How annoying!
There's no letter from you. There's no news from you at all.
You're dead.
20 years already. Not even one letter.
I thought you have forgotten about me.
This time I'm here to see you, isn't it?
I didn't expect that I was looking for
Queen of Flowery Cloth
You are well-known indeed.
Enough, enough. Stop talking about me.
Tell me,
where have you been these 20 years?
What have you been doing?
I...
I have been living abroad, doing fashion design.
Now, I'm coming home to develop my business.
Really?
Thats wonderful then.
How's the kid?
He's doing very well.
Have you seen him?
The kid's father.
I don't have such plans yet.
No plans?
Then why did you come back?
Let me tell you, sooner or later, the kid will want to know his roots.
I had that child and I raised him. I am his dad and mom.
Now that he's all grown up,
he doesn't think of his dad. So, there's no need to know his roots.
You can be a little unrestrained.
But do you know?Because of your matters,
I had it concealed in my heart for 20 years.
Who can I tell?
Then you can still hold it in.
Best if you forgotten it completely.
Drink your tea.
Being your friend is really very difficult.
Then let's make it more difficult.
Cook some delicious food for me, ok?
You said it. You can't go anywhere else tonight.
I'll cook delicous food for you.
Ok.
What's so urgent for you to be looking for me?
Have a look.
Is this yours?
I like this very much.
It's for you.
For me?
Why?
You always use rented ones. It's not worth it.
i can't.
I cannot accept such an expensive thing.
I said it's for you, means it's for you.
Don't push it back and forth.
Haven't change one bit.Weird person.
Hey, wait a moment. I need your help.
What is it?
There's someone in the rookies' nest that wants to interview QinLang.
He's your brother, isn't it?
Can you please help to contact him?
Bai Yu.
I think you,
worry too much.
Wen Sen wouldn't dare to do such a thing.
I'm really quite worried.
Because he is already discussing the price with the Flourishing Age Magazine representative.
I heard it clearly.
Bai Yu,
It's not that I don't believe you.
But I have to believe Wen Sen too.
He's an experienced person.
When you negotiate deals,
you don't have to offend others.
Sometimes, it's more important
to have a strategy.
I understand.
Instead of this,
I hope you will do your best to assist Fei Fan.
Assistant Publisher is making great progress.
You need to teach some of your skills to Fei Fan.
Understand?
Understood. I will.Don't worry.
Then Chairman,I'll be leaving first.
Mrs. Chairman.Not sitting for a while?No, I'm leaving.
Do you think Vincent,
Really has no problems?
Never doubt the person you hire, never hire the person you doubt.
Wait and see.
That's right. Good.
Next.
Hong Guo
Hong Guo!
Coming, coming. Hurry up!
Quickly go and wipe off the sweat
Go.Stop taking pictures, stop taking pictures.
Lighter, lighter.
On the left side of the hair, on the left side of the hair.
Left, left.
And the shirt on the left is wrinkled, pull on it.
Left.
Move faster. Move if your done.Move, move.
Okay, okay.Moving, moving.Move to the side.
The brightness has changed. Let's go over there.
Hong Guo,
gather the stuff. Let's go.
Hurry up. OK, I'm coming.
You've worked hard today.
Here, have a drink. The weather is very hot.
Hong Guo, quick quick.
Miss Ni Ni, you've worked hard.
Drink some water. Here, drink some water.
Drink.
Thank you, you go rest too.
It's so hot today.
Let me see the photos.
It's my first time taking flat shots that is so tiring.
Why didn't we just take shots in a few places.
We have to chase the sun in outdoor photos.
Or else how can we get the hot fiery feeling
If the sun is moving, we have to chase the light.
Hong Guo.
Is the stuff for the next photoshoot all ready?
I'll go do it now.
Don't be sluggish. Why are you being lazy again?
Don't rush, don't rush. I can take it later.
Who was the one who first said,
That if the sun was moving, we have to chase the light.
Or else we won't be able to get the hot fiery feeling
Right now the sun is most powerful. Not suitable for taking photos
So your point is...to wait for the sun to be suitable
Then we will start to work
The time we start to work, I know myself
All the work preparations are done by us
How can you decide the timing?
Are you working?
I think other than complaining, you are not doing anything.
How can you say such things?
Ok, ok, I'll get it ready.
Shen Qiang, don't be angry.
What kind of person.
The heart that loves you
Doesn't stray far but stay close
Casually goes to the end of the world
Fell in love after.
Carefully protect you
Lit the night sky like the stars.
Want to take your hand,
To draw the outlines of a rose.
Don't know how to let go.
Can't bear to let go of those flowers that bloomed
Miss the instant rainbow after the rain
There's so many things I want to say,
but I just end up saying things I don't mean
Love doesn't have a reason
It will disappear if we are not careful
Is it impossible for it to last?
What is love?
It's always so hard to grasp
Thinking of your smile
Shen Qiang
Shen Qiang!
Do you know where Shen Qiang have gone to?
If she's not taking photos, she's on her way somewhere. Why are you looking for her?
I want to ask her help to contact Qin Lang.
Shen Qiang knows Qin Lang?
Qin Lang is Qin Tian's elder brother.
So I want to ask Qin Tian if he can get us an appointment with Qin Lang.
It's no use even if you can get appointment. Qin Lang will not answer to such scandal.
I think I'll definitely be fired.
Tomorrow I'll just bring a box and go collect my stuff at the office.
How can you just give up?
You are more concerned about my job than me.
I'm just afraid that
a person like you will not be wanted elsewhere.
Or you can't bear to see me leave?
Nonsense!
I'm not talking to you. I'm going to work.
Mr. X, thanks for your flowers.
I know you have already tried your best, so don't take it so hard.
Are you online already?
I'll be waiting for you.
Are you busy at work?
No wonder you don't even have time to send a short message.
Do you not like me anymore?
Are you there?
If you are not interested in me anymore,
Please tell me.
Don't let me take hints.
I hate annoying strange guys.
Mr. X
just now I've said some harsh words.
Please don't be angry.
I know you have your reasons for not being online.
You have to watch your health and don't get tired.
Are you interested in someone else?
If you have, tell me.
We can still be friends.
What is wrong with you?
I hate you!
Sneaking around.
Looking at inapproppriate websites?
No, just looking at news.
I'm asking you,
That biscuit advertisment, was it you who got the deal?
Yeah, how do you know?
Really.
Nothing, I'm leaving.
Hua Zai,
thank you.
Sha Sha, I'm sorry.
I just came back from Africa.Went there discussing some business matters.
The hotels there don't have internet.
I was so worried.
I missed you a lot, when I was in Africa.
Everyday missing you.
Do you miss me?
Hurray! Hurray!
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Qin Tian
Last time I talked to you about interviewing Qin Lang,
have you helped us to contact him?
Isn't he your brother?
Can't you do it?
That's because we...
It's just an interview.
Is it so difficult?
Can you postpone this interview?
Buddy, my friend's job is in peril.
I'm only asking you for a small favour, why are you so long winded?
What is it?
Something went wrong, come with me.
One set is really missing.
What's wrong? What's with the yelling?
We missed out one set of clothing for today's shooting.
If you missed out one set, go back and shoot again.
How to?
The clothes we borrowed today are popular. We sent them to other magazines after we finished.
This season will be long after when we get our hands on them again.
Furthermore, the model may not have free time.
It's my first time taking photos for Xiang Xie and I'm already in trouble.
Will I be blacklisted?
Can't you use other things to fill in?
How to? We are missing 4 pages.
Unless we have something special enough.
I'm so dead.
It's all your fault! Why did you pass your bad luck to me?
Look at the trouble I'm in. It's all your fault.
It's more important to solve the problem, not to decide where the blame lies.
What did you say about special-something? Put it more clearly so I can help you.
How can you help?
Unless you know some designer
who can provide exclusive contents.
Of what kind?
Like design drafts and sketches, insider news.
I don't know. Either way, I'm dead meat.
Design drafts...
Sketches...
Insider news...
Nevermind. Hong Guo, don't panic. I will take on the blame.
No way.
I will turn myself in tomorrow, you just keep quiet.
No, how can you do that?
Because it's our fault.
No way. I'm dead.
Hello?
Hi. Mom, you are in China, what "hello"?
What time is it? Calling at this time, you better have a good reason.
Mom, it's already 9AM. What reason do you want me to give?
I just came back from the other side of the world. I'm having jet-lag.
Don't call me before 2PM this month.
Hello? Mom? Don't hang up! S.O.S!
It's nothing much right? Why does it look quite serious?
Do you think Hong Guo will be fired?
Is it any of my business?
Chief,
why don't you scold me?
I will feel better that way.
It has already happened. Scolding you won't solve any problem.
I already tried my best to remind her.
But it still happened.
The inexperienced always cause problems.
I'm really sorry. Can a make-up shooting be arranged?
How to? You left out their clothes, why will they lend them to you again?
Aida, you are the veteran, we will have to depend on you this time round.
Please settle the suppliers.
Tell them the parts that we left out will be added on in the next issue.
As for the missing pages in this issue,
inform everyone to gather in the meeting room in 10minutes.
Prepare for the meeting. -Okay.
Hong Guo,
No, no.
Reason? What is your reason for wanting my help?
I'm your son. Isn't that a good enough reason?
You are my son, not my debtor.
Why should I give you what you want?
I'm your only son. I never begged you before.
I'm your only mother too.
I never asked anything from you either.
Okay, okay. Scratch that.
I have a friend in Femina.
She's in trouble. If I don't help her, she's dead meat.
A friend?
What kind of friend?
Common friend.
You care so much for a common friend?
She's my...
Just help me, why are you asking so much?
Unless you give me a satisfying answer, I will not help you.
Alright. We live together.
There's really nothing going on between us. 6 of us are living together.
Her room is next to mine.
Nothing going on? Then why are you so worried?
I-
Tell me, what's her name?
This has nothing to do with you.
Fine. I will find out myself.
Mom, don't stir up trouble.
There's really nothing going on, don't make it embarrassing.
Don't worry. I will not make trouble.
I'm only curious about how she looks like.
The first girl who can make my son beg me.
Bye.
Mom! Don't hang up.
She hung up.
Don't stop me. Didn't we discuss it yesterday?
You can't go in yet. Just let me settle it.
No! What if you get fired?
Shen Qiang?
You're here?
Why not go in?
Hello, who are you looking for?
Chief?
And who are you?
Please wait a moment.
Ling Lian! It's Ling Lian.
The designer from France who owns a label.
She's my idol! Let me talk to her!
You're lying. She never accepts interview from the media.
She wouldn't even appear in her own fashion show. No one knows how she looks like.
Right. How can she make the call herself?
Chief!
Hello. I'm Bai Yu.
Hi.
That will be great.
No problem. No problem.
Thank you very much.
Our editors?
We have three females.
I'm 32. Yes.
The rest? Hang on.
Aida, how old are you?
Me?
26.
Hong Guo, what about you?
22.
The other two of them are 26 and 22.
Sure. Of course.
Thank you. Thank you.
Ling Lian is willing to provide her own private collection
of design drafts.
For us to have exclusive coverage. She asked us to collect them as soon as possible.
This is great!
There's hope for the empty pages!
Who's Ling Lian?
Never heard of her before.
She contacted us first?
Why did she do that?
No matter why,
I'm sure that the sales for this issue,
will break the record again.
Although Ling Lian is the designer for a stand-alone label,
her position in France fashion industry is very high.
She designs a few clothings for the european royalties every season.
Although her clothing shop in Paris is not very big,
famous celebrities still patronize it.
I'm willing to do anything just to see her once!
Can I collect the drafts?
No. What if you lose such important things again?
I will not. I guarantee that I will not lose them.
You have guaranteed a few times already, and yet you still made so many mistakes.
Ling Lian specifically wants the two young ladies from our editing department,
excluding me, to collect the drafts.
That's great! Thanks Chief! Thank you!
I will like to propose something.
Since Ling Lian design drafts are so precious,
why not organize a big scale media conference?
Use this chance
to increase our reputation.
Right. Great!
I agree! I agree!
I agree too.
This is one of the iconic events for the fashion industry this season.
Okay. So this is settled.
Bai Yu, I will have to trouble you.
Don't talk nonsense later.
Hello.
Please come in.
What's your name?
Teacher Ling Lian, nice to meet you. I'm Xia Hong Guo.
I'm Aida.
Follow me.
Pick one that you like.
This is.
The latest limited edition bracelet.
There's only 100 of them in the world. Even Hollywood stars dream to have one.
Knowledgeable.
What about this?
This?
I bought this on the streets of Costa Rica.
Can I pick them up and look? -As you wish.
Means "As you wish".
This is so pretty.
Teacher Ling Lian, can I have this one?
Stupid fool.
Ling Jie,
will I get to see you tomorrow?
What?
I'm just trying to remind you.
If you still can't get an interview with Qin Lang,
then prepare to go on holiday.
You want to buy air ticket for me?
Chief, we will hand in the interview report on time.
I said before, this is a task assigned to Ling Jie only.
We are partners, of course we have to complete it together,
Ling Jie,
in the end you still have to rely on a woman to help you finish your task.
Why did you pick this bracelet?
Because we are from the same world.
Same world?
It's like when you see some people,
you feel that you will become friends with them.When you see some things,
you'll feel like bringing them home. It's the same.
So you mean you feel more towards this bracelet? But nothing towards the other, right?
Actually, I like the other one too.
But this one is more like my friend.
If I don't choose it,
it will feel bad.
Childish.
You have passed the first test.
To tell you truthfully, I made that myself.
It's my favourite design too.
If you give up on it,
you are not qualified to take my design drafts.
Huh?
But if you like it so much,
wouldn't it be bad for me to take it?
Since you feel this is more valuable than the other,
it belongs with you.
Thank you Teacher Ling Lian! I will treasure it my whole life!
She's a really interesting girl.
Seems like this brat's taste has improved.
Hong Guo,
do you have a boyfriend?
No.
Do you have someone you like?
This is also one of the conditions to have my drafts.
There is someone.
Do you live with him?
Did you get close to Assistant Publisher to enter Xiang Xie?
No. We knew each other before that.
We live together.
Both of you are already living together?
Not that, we are neighbours.
How can there be such a coincidence? Neighbours?
He moved in two days ago.
Just in time. Assistant Publisher,
the new sample just came out.
Please sign. See if there's anything you are not satisfied with.
Alright. Thanks.
Found it.
These are the drafts I want to pass to you.
Thank you Teacher Ling Lian.
My God.
I actually touched Master Ling Lian's drafts.
Be careful with them.
You must return them to me. Normally, I won't give my drafts to anyone.
Teacher Ling Lian, I really, really like you.
You,
can you please give me your autograph?
Thank you!
Can you please be more professional next time?
How can you ask for an autograph like a fan?
How embarrassing.
Hello.
Wen Xue, I'm Fei Fan.
Are you free tonight?
Tonight?
I have something on now, so I am not sure yet.
It's like this.
Didn't I promise
to treat you to dinner
after Femina Girl Contest ends?
I was thinking, if you are free tonight,
why not-
What are you doing?
Someone is actually asking you out?
Is it that surprising?
I thought I am the only brave soul in the world.
See you tonight. Bye.
Who?
Who cares.
Is it Xie Fei Fan?
So what if it's him?
You actually want to go on a date with him but not me?
At least, make me compete with someone who has decent capability.
Competing with an idiot who is not romantic at all,
you really don't care about me.
Fei Fan is exceptionally capable and charming.
He is much better than you.
How is it? Is your heart fluttering?
I am much more skilled than Fei Fan.
Don't eat dinner with him, have a date with me instead.
My heart isn't fluttering at all.
Move away.
Hong Guo,
have you gotten Master Ling Lian's drafts?
I have them.
Honestly,
no wonder she's a well known designer. Her drafts are super special.
She-
What happened? Where are the drafts?
Where's the drafts?
Have any of you touched my table?
It can't be.
The drafts, they disappeared.
What happened? Did you even bring them back?
I did.
I put them in a brown envelope.
Hurry up and find them. Do you know how important they are?
See if it's there.
Hong Guo don't panic. Look for it properly.
Hong Guo.
Are you looking for the drafts?
The drafts can't be there.
It's hard to say.
When I passed by the lobby, I took them out for a look.
The wind could have blown them away and got caught underneath.
But I can't lift it up, can you help me?
Maybe it's there?
I'm leaving soon.
No problem. Let's meet up another time.
Bye.
He abandoned you?
That's not it. Hong Guo lost the drafts.
Fei Fan has to help her look for them.
She lost the drafts?
Where did the drafts go?
How come I can't find them?
I'm in big trouble this time.
How come I keep looking for things recently?
Aida was right. I can misplace anything.
Don't think too much.
What's important now,
is to find a solution to our problem.
Honesty is a virtue.
I better confess my mistake to Teacher Ling Lian.
And hope for her forgiveness.
It's alright. -Just leave it on.
I'll get something hot for you to warm your stomach.
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Sorry for the wait. Thank you.
Let me ask you something.
Do you think working at Femina is very tough?
No, I don't think so.
It's my dream to enter Xiang Xie.
Achieving my dream,
is not tiresome at all.
Silly.
If you think it's tiresome, you should rest.
Don't treat yourself as a robot.
I thought you only treat me as your employee.
Even if I treat you as my employee,
I will let you rest too.
I'm not evil.
Furthermore,
we are friends.
Even though we can't make it too obvious when we are in the office,
in my heart, I really treat you as my good friend.
Do you know why?
Because I can see many qualities in you that I don't have.
Then are you still
trying to reach the 100million sales target?
And then leave Femina to become a non-profit lawyer?
Yes.
When I decide on something,
I will not change my decision easily.
Take for example,
I liked to read stars from young.
Now, I still do.
The stars I see from my village,
are much prettier than here.
Every star is big and bright.
I envy you.
Actually, stars are prettier
in more tranquil places.
But I have been looking at stars since young.
So they are in my head already.
Even if I can't see them clearly,
I know where they are.
For example,
over there,
is,
Orion.
Over here,
is Vega.
Am I right?
But you don't know
where they are either.
The stars from my village,
don't have so many names.
But,
the moon is the same.
We know which is the moon.
I realise you really know how to make up stories.