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[Game of Hunting]
[Episode 10]
A suicide at sea is a hero's death.
Jump into the sea? It's not the time for that yet.
Öndörkhaan?
Not there.
Third time's the charm.
Hangzhou?
Please wait a moment.
Your household register and ID card.
Sign here.
[Zheng Qiu Dong]
[Two months later, Hangzhou]
[Success Through Adversity Employment Agency, now hiring]
Graduate student?
With your education, you don't need to work here.
That's not worth anything in Hangzhou.
I have a senior who's a doctoral student.
She's submitted over 60 resumes and still doesn't have a job.
There's a phrase you must've heard. It goes like this--
- Would you like to hear it? - Go ahead.
Doctoral, graduate, undergraduate, take your pick.
Previous, current, next graduating class, unemployment for all.
What advice would you give to your senior?
I'd advise her to get plastic surgery and rely on her looks.
She might even meet someone that way.
So she won't be working.
- That's a waste of a Ph.D. - It's not a waste.
Higher education for women is
an investment toward teaching their children.
Education is still necessary even if she's just going to be a mother.
Have you said that to yourself?
I will sooner or later. I'm still young. It's still early.
What do you expect of the salary?
Basically none. Just not too low.
Why did you choose us?
- I like this job. - Don't fake it.
Nobody would like a job at an employment agency.
I want to hear the truth.
- It's true! I really-- - I don't believe that.
Fresh graduate without a job yet.
You want to land an easy job first
as in one with low hiring standards, like here.
Salary doesn't matter as long as it covers rent.
Get a foothold in Hangzhou first
then take your time to find a satisfactory job and leave.
I think that must be your short-term goal.
I wouldn't admit to it if you weren't spot on.
Okay, it is indeed what you're thinking.
Seeing how frank I am, you're going to keep me, right?
Thank you for being straightforward, but I can't hire you.
You're highly capable, so you'll leave very quickly. If I hire you...
Hi, Auntie Zhang!
- Going home, Zheng? - Yes.
Zheng, you bought so many groceries today.
I'll cook a whole week's worth of food.
Your router is working fine now?
It's fine now.
There wasn't even any lag when I played online mahjong.
I really have to thank you.
- You're welcome. - Such a good boy.
[Missed call from Xiong Qing Chun]
[Closed] [Open]
Not even one 100 yuan bill.
How am I going to survive?
[Hangzhou]
Hello, Auntie?
Who's your Auntie? I'm Zheng Qiu Dong.
It's you, you devil?
You gave me a scare.
It's just a phone call.
I saw it was a Hangzhou number so I thought it was an auntie calling.
How come you're using a Hangzhou number?
What do you care?
How did you know my number?
What do you mean? You called me first.
Liar. Why would I call you?
Then you must've called the wrong person.
I answered last time but you didn't say anything.
I heard a woman talking about mahjong though.
Oh, really?
It must have been an accidental dial.
I ran into a neighbor downstairs.
How dare you not tell me you got a new number?
I've been calling your old number this whole time and getting no response.
Do you not want your money anymore? You're going to be so generous?
You know what? I actually do want your advice.
About what? Going to try for a career in Hangzhou?
I couldn't stay in Beijing any longer.
There was no space left for me.
I've been in Hangzhou for several months already
and opened an employment agency.
I've done this work before.
You really went to Hangzhou?
Stop screaming. Why are you so excited?
I've been in this business a long time.
I have some questions
I'd like to ask you.
Sure, go ahead.
I'll have to charge you the MBA rate.
In a few days.
I'll put together a list
and ask you all at once.
Okay.
Why don't you give me your address and agency name?
I'll consult with a feng shui master.
Time and feng shui are most important for a grand opening.
I'll cover the consulting fee.
You'll cover it?
You're just spending my money. Don't pretend to be loyal.
Enough talk. Hurry up and give me the address.
Hui Cheng Gong?
Is this the name you had at birth
or one you came up with to find a job?
This has been my name since birth.
Here's my ID card.
Higher vocational school?
That's what used to be called junior college, right?
I think so.
Your ID card is new, isn't it? The photo looks very current.
I lost my ID card a while ago and just had it replaced.
Boss, don't worry. I live a good life.
I definitely wouldn't deceive others with a fake ID.
Zheng, Officer Wang is at my store and wants to see you.
Okay.
- Excuse me. I'll be back soon. - Okay.
Go buy two lunches.
Do you have any requests?
Sweet? Spicy? Any foods you avoid?
Do you know how to use a computer?
Yes.
Can you drive?
Yes, I have a regular driver's license.
Don't buy fragranced tissue.
We are reviewed by the Ministry of Labor and subject to their supervision.
One letter of complaint will bring us a lot of trouble.
So remember this.
First, do not lie to clients or employers.
Even when asked if you're hungry.
If you're hungry, say so. If not, say you're not.
Telling the truth is more important than being polite.
Second, money.
Make absolutely no mistakes with money.
If you take money that's not yours, there will be retribution.
Double the retribution.
You can go home.
I'm hungry.
How thoughtful, Zheng Qiu Dong.
Youth Themed Restaurant.
Is it meant for Xiong Qing Chun? (Qing Chun means "youth.")
Just a coincidence.
Are you crazy?
Sometimes in life, you just need to take an impromptu vacation.
Cut to the chase.
You don't want your agency in Nanning? Your car?
I'm in a slump.
When I counted the register yesterday, there wasn't a single 100 yuan bill.
I'm suspending business.
I put my storefront up on Anjuke. I also sold my car online.
I came here to try my luck.
Life is about change.
No, no.
My humble agency can't possibly accommodate you.
I suggest you just take a three-day tour of Hangzhou.
Go check out West Lake and Yue Fei Temple.
The night view at Wuzhen Water Town is worth seeing.
Eat, shop, have a happy time, and then go home.
If you really want to try your luck
not at Hangzhou.
You should go to Macau. Try your luck there and maybe, who knows?
I'm not in desperate need of a job.
I can be considered an expert in this field.
A talent any employment agency would need!
Get that into your mind, Zheng Qiu Dong!
Honestly, I don't need some talented expert.
I just need someone to watch the place. I just hired someone.
I don't need him to know the business. I just got started and don't make much.
Would an extra person ruin things?
An extra partner means more positivity!
Yes, having you would be a good thing. Let me just put that out there.
Don't get me wrong. I'm telling the truth.
But it's just too sudden. I'm not mentally prepared.
All positions are filled at my agency.
I don't have the authorization for another person.
There's no pay package either.
Authorization? Do you think you're directly under the State Council?
Fine, I don't need a spot.
I'll be a contract worker, okay?
Ridiculous! Authorization?
I can provide for myself! What more do you want?
Do you have any requirements regarding compensation?
Shareholding system.
You're the chairman. I'm the general manager.
You have 51 percent of the shares, controlling interest.
I'll purchase 49 percent of the shares, a minority shareholder.
- That's like your Success... - Through.
Adversity has acquired my Qing Chun.
Qing Chun Employment Agency.
- Not acquiring your Qing Chun (youth). - Right.
Same.
Let's order.
- Looks good? - Not bad.
- Sir, your beer. - Thanks.
Want to drink?
All right, let's celebrate.
I'm going to take a call.
Why don't you go ahead and eat? I have to go.
No, don't. It only takes a few minutes to eat. Leave afterward.
- I-- - Two bowls of rice!
Is there something else you came to Hangzhou to do?
Restroom.
Why are you taking your luggage?
I'm leaving now. I'll call you later.
Um... I know you're not a shy person
but if you're in any trouble, don't hesitate to talk to me.
Don't be shy.
I'm fine. I'm serious.
Finish eating. I'll call you later.
I look forward to working with you.
Bye.
Xiong Qing Chun showed up out of the blue.
It's truly bizarre.
She's like a new variable.
She has always created unexpected mishaps.
She's pushy and willful, straightforward and outspoken
and not forthcoming.
She wouldn't have come here for the reason she gave me
at least, that won't be the only reason.
I must be careful.
The high-end housing community, Yuandong Dijing
is opening next month, right?
Don't you feel something's not ready yet?
Don't hold back on us.
Chairman Zhen is only giving you five minutes.
Just tell us.
Security.
From the main entrance to the parking lot, and to the elevator
your security is a real mess.
I believe security is the face of a project.
I can recommend a security team to you, a group of ramrod straight ex-military.
Heights of at least 1.8 meters
and conduct according to National Flag Guard standard.
They're handsome in uniform
and professionally trained in escorting people.
Droves of respectable clients will come to view properties.
Seeing such tall and handsome security guards
will leave them with a good impression.
This will be a good impression for the property and the community.
We have considered this point before
but we're tight on time and short-staffed.
Time and manpower are no issue.
Leave it to me.
You currently have 22 security guards.
I suggest a complete replacement with people I recommend.
This may cost a bit more
but it'll just be the cost of a parking space.
Success Through Adversity Employment Agency?
Yes.
The numbered ones are mine.
Thank you.
General Manager Xiong, are these secondhand?
Were they cheap?
Yes, they didn't cost a cent.
They used to be mine.
What is this for?
It's a shredder.
For handling sensitive documents?
Chairman Gu, I'm here to follow up with you.
How were the supervisors I recommended to you?
Pretty good. They're all very distinguished.
Manager Liu said you poached them from other hotels.
That's how it is.
Our tiny employment agency is comparable to a mid-range headhunting firm.
Good, we'll have a strategic partnership.
My wife is going to Africa next month.
Can you help her find a translator who knows French, Swahili, and Kinyarwanda?
A female would be best.
Three languages?
- When do you need the translator? - I'll ask her for the details.
I've heard the meningitis situation over there is quite severe.
It's fine. She's not going to the affected countries.
Okay, I understand.
We'll discuss the pay after I've found someone.
Chairman Gu, your wife is in e-commerce.
Could she introduce me to an SEO expert?
An SEO expert? What is that?
A search engine optimization engineer.
They can prioritize the company in online search results
or even make it appear in the first page or top three results.
Clients will have a good impression and increase their trust in us.
That's smart. I'll ask her.
Excuse me.
Did you see someone you know?
I was mistaken.
Is there an international conference being held here, Chairman Gu?
I believe there's a French bank coming to China.
Its headquarters are right across the street.
This is a critical period for us at Valley as we prepare to go public.
I thank you for your help during this time.
Corporate wisdom is manifested in our talented employees.
How should I thank you?
There's nothing to thank me for. It was just a misunderstanding.
It was because Qin Fei had said Valley needed someone like that.
Qin Fei? He said that?
He was a fraud, but he didn't bring losses to anyone.
You're speaking up for him?
Having a fictitious person in such an important position in the company
is no trivial matter.
I heard my subordinates say you were once close to him.
Did they say I was close to him
and not that we had an affair?
Do you know where he is now?
You want to know?
I'm curious.
If Chief Xia isn't busy, how about a dinner?
Our lawyers would like to know more about the Department of Treaty and Law.
You can call Secretary Rong and ask him directly.
However...
You'll have to be a bit discreet about contacting Xia during this time.
Discreet?
What do you mean?
In your present circumstances, private dealings become rather sensitive.
That's all I'll say.
Your road to NASDAQ
doesn't allow for any risk.
Understood.
Chairwoman Luo, I will thank you somehow.
Good shot.
Today is one for the books for Te Hui's Hangzhou offices.
Our collaboration in China
with France Bank of Mediterranean will be in full swing.
Before our champagne toast
we'll have Mr. Lin Bai from Te Hui's Beijing headquarters
provide a brief introduction of our state of affairs.
Ladies and gentleman, I am Lin Bai.
I came here from Beijing
to witness today's grand event on behalf of the company headquarters.
In China, Te Hui Executive Search
is widely-known in the domain of HR.
Our company was once ranked among the top 500 globally
and has provided excellent service.
Our business motto is
to provide consulting services
in recruitment, assessment, cultivation, and development.
Once the contract is signed, that'll be two to three million in profit a year.
That'll be tens of millions in profit just from your Hangzhou offices alone.
I delivered a speech for you.
What's for dinner tonight?
I found a great place with a Hong Kong chef.
Want to bring them along?
Oh, drop it. You're the worst.
Hold on to the receipt I gave you.
If the housekeeping business doesn't accept you, come back with it
and I'll refund you the 100 yuan registration fee.
Payment from Yuandong Dijing has come in. Total of 24,000 yuan, correct?
Yes.
Find a few good barbers tomorrow.
I want all the security guards we recommended
to have a neat haircut.
Put them in uniform, take photos, and record the feedback.
Okay.
Remember to bring your temporary residence permits
ID cards, and medical certificates.
Merck Group's HRM case study?
You're still on the same page? You've been reading that all morning.
None of your business. Can't I be rereading it?
Sure.
I think it's best if you go directly to a large headhunting firm
to be a consultant, then come back when you've had your fun
since your heart is in the CBD anyway.
Is it wrong to have dreams?
Absolutely not.
I think you should take part in a debate on dreams and delusions.
Hello?
I can hear you.
It's that mysterious caller again.
What's your guess?
She came all this way to become my business partner...
What's her true objective?
I don't know what relationship you had with General Manager Xiong in the past
so I don't have a good guess.
In the past?
It wasn't far from the type of relationship that
warranted coming here after one call.
There's a story to it.
I heard her speaking in English yesterday.
Really?
I couldn't understand but I did hear...
"Dream" and "London."
On the bus, a boy said to the girl sitting next to him
"Who says the future can't be foretold? I can do it!"
"I can say with certainty my future child will be a Wang, just like me."
"You can't, right?"
Guess what the girl said.
"I can be certain my future child will definitely be my own"
"but you can't say the same."
That's hilarious! This is so fun!
I've come to realize men are so unreliable!
Let me tell you guys.
I went out with a friend to have farm-style cuisine.
I ordered a free-range chicken with mushroom stew.
I asked the waiter
"Is your free-range chicken a proper free-range chicken?"
Do you know what the dumb waiter said?
He said,"It is free-range"
"but I don't know if it's proper."
Isn't that dumb?
Slow down.
How come the lights of the city...
can't chase away the gloom in my heart?
General Manager Xiong, have some water.
Drink slowly.
If you keep pretending...
either you'll end up with endless tears or a split personality.
Pretending?
Pretending what? I just choked from having too much to drink.
Don't mind her. Let's drink.
Lunatic.
- How much is your rent? - 900 yuan.
There's only space for a bed.
Give me your 900 yuan.
My place has space enough to fit more than a bed
and there's a bathroom.
Okay! I can make breakfast.
Great.
I don't want to pretend anymore.
Say what's on your mind.
We'll all feel better that way.
Actually, I had a reason for coming to Hangzhou.
Don't worry.
It's has absolutely nothing to do with you.
I'm relieved.
My boyfriend's family is in Hangzhou.
Xiong Qing Chun, can you promise you'll speak nothing but the truth to me?
Don't take me for a ride again.
I swear every word I say is the truth.
That's great. You and your boyfriend.
He can have dinner with us. It'll be my treat.
His family is in Hangzhou but he's not here.
He's studying in England.
He's in England but his parents are here.
No wonder you called me Auntie when I called last time.
This is nice.
You can take care of his parents.
You can just live with them.
Live with the in-laws and save on rent.
Your boyfriend in England won't have to worry.
This is exactly what I'm depressed about.
His mom...
His mom looks down on you? Thinks you're beneath them?
You want to win her over but don't even get a chance.
Ready to please, but can't find a way in.
What about him? How is he taking this?
He's stuck between the two of us.
I'm fine though. I'm used to being shameless.
But his mom is harsh and unreasonable.
There's no way to talk to her.
What do they not like about you?
Everything they can think of!
She should take a look at her son.
He's the one who chased after me!
Now she's criticizing me left and right?
In my opinion...
Their son is outstanding.
And there's nothing wrong with him.
Why don't you slap yourself in the face?
He is quite the catch.
A typical nice guy, you know?
The ideal guy.
He was at the top of our class in college.
He was on the school volleyball team.
His body...
If he's from Hangzhou, how did he get into college in Nanning?
He's from Nanning.
His parents moved to Hangzhou later.
He stayed in Nanning.
When we met in Beijing, I had just sent him off to England.
What does his mom say?
His mom probably thinks only a goddess is good enough for her son.
I'm not a goddess.
The place I rented is close to their house
just so I can drop everything and rush there if she needs to see me.
I get it now.
It's getting late. Clean up.
Time to go home.
What about me?
It's up to him.
His attitude makes all the difference.
That's the main point of the government's work report.
He's set on being with me and working in their family business.
Then just wait.
Wait? That doesn't help at all.
Time is a mighty author.
It will always write the perfect ending for every person.
I came across that somewhere when I was in high school.
That's a movie quote.
Xiong Qing Chun, can you not mention our past in Beijing again?
It's as nauseating as can be.
Okay.
I won't bring it up if it's not mentioned.
Come on in.
This is a shared living room. Keep it clean.
This is your room.
It's a bit small, but there's natural light.
It's miles better than your basement room.
Yes, yes!
There's fresh air!
Is there a new tenant?
This is Hui, a secretary at my agency. He just got here.
Mr. Qiao.
Hello, Mr. Qiao.
You have the makings of a boss.
A secretary today, a boss tomorrow.
Sleeping on the ground today, in a townhouse tomorrow.
Believe that Hangzhou is a city of miracles.
Don't give up, Hui! You will succeed!
I have to go. Goodbye.
Bye, Mr. Qiao.
Housemate?
He was here before me.
Stay away from people like him.
Don't follow his example.
Go heat up water for tea.
- What does he do? - Multi-level marketing.
Really?
Do you have to ask?
Not a high position.
He's a promoter.
Be careful.
His promotions aren't going well and he's in a hurry to expand his downline.
How can you see that?
Do you have to see it? You can practically smell it.
Chairman Zheng, you know MLM?
Why do you have so many questions?
Go boil water.
Good morning, General Manager.
- Hi. - Hi.
What's this?
A software I used to use.
It can sort out employers and databases with vacancies.
Let me show you.
This is the website message board.
There's a blog, Weibo, QQ messaging information transfer...
We can get a clear idea
of who is seeking employment and where the vacancies are by using this.
Thus increasing the rate at which we match people to jobs.
This is how technology improves efficiency.
Exactly.
Where's Chairman Zheng?
He was called away on the way here.
By whom?
A woman.
She's supposed to be a consultant on job-hopping.
Chairman Zheng wants to expand to recruiting executive talent
so he's meeting with her.
Where?
The hotel over there by the intersection.
Why did they have to go to the hotel instead of talking here?
I've noticed Chairman Zheng is quite ambitious
and always thinking of achieving great things.
Let me show you something.
Listen.
"I don't agree with what this book considers outstanding people."
"I believe outstanding people should be those who are better than others"
"but still liked by others."
"Those who have committed grave mistakes"
"yet can still be able to gain back the great respect of others."
"Those who everybody wants to work alongside."
I don't really understand, but it sounds cool.
Those who have dreams usually live tough lives.
How old is that woman?
There's no woman in there.
Idiot.
I'm talking about the woman Chairman Zheng is meeting with.
That didn't process in my mind yet.
Middle-aged. A professor.
Hui Cheng Gong.
Being a secretary here is already the peak of your career.
Your future... hopeless.
Why?
Number one, job-hopping's driving force for improvement
comes from a heightened awareness of possibilities in the world
not just from a new system of values.
Number two, the moral forces behind job-hopping
come from a natural yearning for better things.
Those who criticize job-hopping as immoral
likewise harbor the same desires to job-hop.
- Number three. - Professor Qiu.
You haven't answered my question.
You want to run a headhunting firm?
Yes, I want to run a large-scale one.
In the end, maybe many years later, it'll rival the five big companies.
Don't come to me to ask that.
Who should I ask?
A fortune-teller.
Okay.
I'm tired of it too.
You've already put it out there. What else can I say?
It's been 27 minutes already.
Get me a cup of tea.
Who is it?
The one in England or his mom?
The one in England.
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