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[Game of Hunting]
[Episode 23]
I'm here.
Bye.
Hey.
Hello, Chairman Zheng? Where are you?
I'm still in Beijing.
How's the office been?
Things are fine.
Manager Tian brought in a new client.
Their requests are very in line with our database which makes things easier.
Really? What kind of client is it?
It's called Hai Bo Asset Management.
They want three in mid-level management in marketing and three in expansion.
Ma Xiao Hong, the new guy, Pu Jian, and I are all busy.
That means Manager Tian is a great addition.
He's not bad.
When we've been swamped, Hui Cheng Gong has come down to help.
He was helping you.
Chairman Zheng, please don't say that.
I'm reporting these things to you to help lighten the stress.
We've been working around the clock.
Okay.
Don't work yourselves too hard.
We're fine. We have each other here.
You're on your own though.
Be careful.
I know.
Thanks.
Bye.
Mi Na.
I studied performance arts
instead of human resources
but I have practiced observing life around me.
I believe every profession boils down to interaction between people.
That's why EQ is the key to success.
Were my answers satisfactory?
All right, thank you.
Next.
Hello, Sir.
Hello.
I was a bit nervous today. Did you find my answers lacking?
No, I think you performed well.
Really?
I'll get ready to work for you.
This isn't only up to me.
I was just joking. Look at how nervous you are.
Don't take it to heart.
Thank you for your time. Goodbye.
Bye.
[Zheng Qiu Dong]
Vice Chairman Yuan, is this a good time to talk?
Yes. What is it?
I've split up my approach to Qu Min Jing.
Now I have several bases I need to cover.
I need someone to assist me for the next two weeks.
You can deduct the cost from my pay.
What kind of assistant do you need?
Someone I can consult with and who can help carry out the plan.
To be frank, I need Lin Bai.
I know he isn't busy lately.
Vice Chairman Yuan, are you listening?
I'm listening.
Have you made contact with Qu Min Jing?
Not yet.
I have a plan to make contact.
It needs to implemented as soon as possible, but it's risky.
That's why I need Lin Bai.
I need to speak with Saul first.
I'll wait to hear from you.
The only bad thing about my sister is she's indecisive.
You can take your time talking to her. I won't be staying.
Thank you so much, Tan He.
I'm helping you meet her
but it doesn't mean I support your poaching plan.
My sister hasn't been very satisfied with my brother-in-law for the past few years.
Maybe your recruitment of him will show her Qu can shine.
That's exactly it.
I started to have regrets on my way here. Maybe I shouldn't have come.
First, I don't know you very well.
Second, our family is doing well. I'm not in any hurry to make any changes.
So, how come you didn't turn around?
Perhaps my brother really hyped this up. I wanted to hear it for myself.
It's also possible that deep inside, you yearn for change.
I anticipate much when it comes to my daughter's future.
Can she be happy and healthy?
Will there be clean and fresh air and an excellent golf course?
That's what her uncle said.
It's what I said to him.
Then you are right.
I actually have thought about going to a clean and quiet city.
My daughter and I would live there while her father would work here.
Transportation is convenient now and meeting would be easy.
I'm guessing you've had this though for a long while
but gave up on it after weighing the pros and cons
and it became a fantasy.
Reality poses too many obstacles.
To turn it into a reality would require several conditions.
First, your husband would need a stage that reflects his worth
a worth that is not easily substituted.
The position of deputy district mayor is respectable
but many people could hold that position.
It is not unique enough for him.
On the other hand, there are next to none who are qualified
to be CEO of a large-scale public company.
Your husband is the pillar of this family.
His potential for growth means potential for growth for the family.
Security and happiness are included.
Second, you.
In China, most middle-aged mothers live for their children.
That is how it is in this country. There's no need to be embarrassed.
If your husband can become CEO of Southland Times Innovation
your lifestyle wouldn't be affected even if you don't work.
You could reserve more time and energy for your child.
If you still need to work...
Forgive me for being blunt, but it will merely be a mental need by then.
That would be even better.
There is a university professor position over there willing to take you.
It is a stable and undemanding job.
You could spend time with your child and help your husband translate.
The three of you will assuredly be in better circumstances
compared to the current situation.
This would require much too much work.
I don't understand. Is this worth your while?
If not, why would I be doing this?
We are professionals.
Mrs. Qu, we see the essence of this case
more clearly than you and your husband do.
It is a win for all three parties.
It is 100 times easier said than done.
Even 1,000 times.
That's why we are needed.
Saul has approved you to go.
Zheng Qiu Dong didn't say what the plan is?
He was mysterious. I couldn't have asked.
You know him better than I do. Is he considered the conservative type?
Conservative and risky.
Conservative and risky? What kind of pairing is that? Red and green?
He likes to seek success in danger. I'm interested in his plan.
I'm definitely curious about the mystery. Are you going?
This ball will decide.
There's probably still a 40 percent discounted first-class ticket to Beijing.
Even if I take your suggestions into consideration
my husband would not do so easily.
Have you thought about that?
Of course I have.
I'm thinking...
Don't count on me.
If I try to persuade him, it will produce the opposite effect.
I know. I won't ask you to.
Your husband has been making efforts to advance.
This sort of persistence is a competition.
He wants to use his success in his official career and personal ambition
as proof to you and your father.
That's why having you persuade him will only produce the opposite effect.
Leave your husband to me.
I just want to ask your opinion.
If everything is as I described
would you be willing to move to Shenzhen?
If everything is as you've described...
Forgive me for being frank, Mr. Zheng.
I cannot state my stance at the moment. This is our first meeting, after all.
Of course. This is a major decision.
It concerns your future, and the rest of your life.
You must consider carefully.
However, you don't need to waste any energy on
trivial matters such as housing or relocation.
Take a look at this.
You can choose once you are there.
This is a show of their good faith.
as well as an acknowledgment of Mr. Qu's worth.
There's something you're still not aware of.
It is a major factor.
He is running for district mayor of the Development Zone.
If he wins...
If he loses...
According to what I know
he could be subjected to being frozen out or humiliated by his opponent.
I've heard seniors in the district administration say
he and his opponent have some grudges.
Qu has always had an air of superiority. He has offended many people.
He has an even bigger ego as a scholar holding an official position.
If he is marginalized and given the cold shoulder...
I'm sure he's only thinking about success.
I don't even dare to contemplate.
It's impossible to stop now. We're in a predicament.
What does he think the outcome of the election will be?
He was very optimistic in the beginning, but he's had some apprehension lately.
He pretends to be indifferent.
He's probably afraid of making us worry.
It's time for your daughter to play golf.
I'll give you two a ride. It's on my way.
You're very well-informed about our family.
I must be prepared in order to do a good job.
Please forgive me if I have overstepped any bounds.
Yun Zheng, I'm guessing your mother chose your name for you.
No, my grandpa did.
My grandpa is an author named Tan Fu Sang.
Have you heard of him?
Of course I have.
When I first heard about him, you weren't even born yet.
What's your name?
My name is Zheng Qiu Dong.
You're talking so much. Be mindful of your throat.
Yun Zheng, I have a question for you.
What's an eagle shot?
Eagle? It means scoring two under par.
You must not know what a double eagle is.
There's even a double?
I really don't know what that is. Why don't you tell me?
Double eagle means scoring three below par.
Do you know how to play golf?
If I knew how to play golf, I would've known what an eagle was.
Yun Zheng, you can't play golf today.
Why?
The doctor says you shouldn't be outdoors when the air quality index is above 100.
Sorry, please take 4th Ring Road to College Road and take us home.
Okay, Mrs. Qu.
Oh, that's right. I've consulted with allergy specialists.
They say allergy reactions like what Yun Zheng has
can improve after she grows up and her organs have fully developed
as long as she moves away from areas of high pollution.
Like where?
There's a place in China with the best air quality and golf courses.
You could play golf all year round.
Mission Hills? I've heard of it!
Drink water.
Chairman Qiao, it'd be best if we can recruit
two or three performers who can sing and dance.
Ms. Luo.
You're dressed up so nicely after the performance.
Are you two heading out?
Just her.
I won't keep you two, then. Goodbye.
- Take care, Chairman Qiao. - Goodbye, Chairman Qiao.
Where are you going?
I'm off to see a friend.
Still the one from Hangzhou?
Don't jump to conclusions.
It's the last time. I'm just helping him with something.
You're old friends. Don't say it's the last time.
Give me your hand.
Why?
Wear this.
Chairman Qiao just gave this to me.
It fits so nicely!
It was meant for your wrist!
Don't pretend.
If you're not happy, I won't go.
Did you make a promise already?
I asked you last time. You approved.
If you made a promise, then you should go.
You're already dressed anyway.
Go on.
Did you bring money?
- Hello? - Deputy District Mayor Qu.
Director Qi, are you back?
No, I'm still at the city hall meeting. It will last three days.
Deputy Mayor Qu, the China Financial Integrated Circuit Card (IC Card)
and special funding for encryption have been passed.
The discussion meeting just ended.
This was your focus. I thought you might like to know.
I said it would pass. What else is there?
- Go get changed. - Okay.
All right, I'll talk to you later.
What's that?
Your manuscript was rejected.
Rejected?
No comments from the chief editor?
The chief editor didn't even see it.
Rogers's comments are in your email inbox.
He was disappointed in it so he didn't hand it in to the chief editor.
What right does he have to say he's disappointed?
He's the editor in charge. Of course he has the right.
He even said some mistakes in your paper are rudimentary.
He thinks you're overdrawing your academic savings.
I doubt he even understood it.
The second section of your paper is a discourse on investment securities.
Your example was the Madoff case
but the SEC litigation you cited is incorrect.
There are two such instances.
Rogers has already emailed you very clear comments.
I'm sure he understood it.
Min Jing, we're not what we once were.
It's hard to be the best at everything.
Stop lying to yourself.
Dad, come golfing with me next time. Everybody else has their dad with them.
Go do your homework.
I'm done. Will you come with me next time?
I'm busy. I don't have time. Wash your hands and get ready for dinner.
Uncle says you're not busy.
Am I not busy because he says so?
He's the busy one, frolicking around all day.
Go wash up.
Sorry, I shouldn't have yelled at you.
Yun Zheng, go wash your hands.
Be a good girl. Go wash your hands.
Go.
She's 11 years old already.
You won't have many more years left to spoil her like a little girl.
I'm going out for a bit.
Do your homework when you're finished eating.
Hello, Secretary Xu.
A return visit should be done with an official of equal rank.
We don't have a district mayor right now.
We'll have to wait until a new district mayor has been chosen.
Okay, goodbye.
He's out.
No hurry. Take your time eating.
I'll wait for you in the car.
I'm eating dinner nearby.
To be honest, I'm a bit nervous.
Deputy Mayor Qu.
Hou, you're here too?
I was with my wife walking the dog downstairs and saw you enter.
Did you need something?
Deputy Mayor Qu, I was your chauffeur for two years.
I admire your straight and narrow character.
But do you know Zhan Tian Xiao has done a lot to sabotage you
in order to win the district mayor position?
I have friends among Construction Investment Group's drivers.
They all know you and Zhan Tian Xiao are archenemies who are like water and oil.
I wouldn't say we're archenemies.
Thank you.
Let's not talk about this, okay?
I'll be leaving now.
I just wanted to give you a warning.
All right, Deputy Mayor Qu. Goodbye.
Don't be nervous.
Wait!
Thank you.
Are you okay?
What's wrong?
What's going on?
What's wrong, miss? Miss?
Is anyone there? Is anyone there?
Come on.
What happened?
Deputy Mayor Qu?
Come help.
Go to the parking lot.
This way. Be careful.
Over here.
Put her in the back seat.
Get in the car and rest. I'll call an ambulance for you.
No need.
The hospital is right across the street. I can just drive there.
Enough. You can't drive like this. That's too dangerous.
It's fine. It's just a few steps away.
Thank you, sir.
This is Deputy Mayor Qu.
Thank you, Deputy Mayor. Don't worry. I should be fine.
Just let me take you there.
- Help her to the front passenger seat. - Okay.
Thank you.
You've landed?
I'm here. How's it going on your end?
Nerve-wracking but safe.
There's a lot planned for tonight. I won't be back until very late.
You should go home to see your wife. We'll talk on the phone tomorrow.
Tell me a bit first.
I can't explain in a few sentences. We should just talk tomorrow.
Regardless of what the outcome is, Yuan Kun is already at his limit.
He can't take anymore.
Why?
Time. There are only two weeks left.
And in his words, he is, "definitely curious about the mystery."
This is only the first step of a very long journey.
- See you tomorrow. - Okay, bye.
Naoko! Naoko!
Please wait outside. She's not in serious danger.
Are you Ms. Luo's boyfriend?
Are you the man who called me?
That was me.
Ms. Luo fainted at the library. It may have been low blood sugar.
Hear what the doctor has to say later.
All right, since you're here, I can leave now.
Deputy Mayor Qu! Aren't you Deputy Mayor Qu?
Yes.
And you are?
I'm sure you don't remember me.
I used to be in HR at Valley Group.
You once came for an inspection
and even gave us your service commitment to the financial district.
Valley is operating on an even larger scale after going public.
It's an international enterprise now. Are you still at Valley?
Not any longer. I work in Hangzhou now.
I'm back on a business trip.
It's getting late. I should be going.
Where do you live? Let me give you a ride.
You helped me out so much.
No need. It took no effort on my part.
Take care of your girlfriend.
Goodbye.
- He's gone? - Yes.
Didn't you say you'd take care of him in 30 seconds?
No luck?
Says who?
The show has just begun.
Let's go. I'll treat you to dinner.
No, that's fine.
My mission is complete.
I hope that helped.
Besides, you need to remain chaste for your Xiong Qing Chun.
We'd be alone. I don't think I should have dinner with you.
When I get back...
I have someone waiting.
I should be on good behavior.
All right.
Give me your car key. I'll drive you.
What did you call me when you were in the hallway earlier? Naoko?
I didn't want to use your real name.
That's the name that came to mind.
Horrible.
I know you're having a sweet reunion, so I don't want to bother you.
I just have one request.
If it's not prohibited...
give me the number of Southland's boss, Tu Fang Zhi.
I need to speak to him.
It's troublesome going around in circles.
If I'm not allowed to have his number, please just tell me.
So fast?
[Xiong Qing Chun voice message]
Hey, not one reply?
It seems you hold a deep grudge against me.
I'm adjusting quite well in England.
I'm working at a Chinese institution
as an intermediary agent for students studying abroad.
How are you doing?
I saw a photo of Luo Yi Ren yesterday.
At night, I dreamed she was with you. Is that true?
I hope it is true. I quite like her.
Check your email. There are several styles of Cambridge satchels.
I'll send you the ones you like.
Surprise, you can contact Tu Fang Zhi directly.
I'll forward the number to you.
Am I speaking with Chairman Tu Fang Zhi?
Yes.
I am Zheng Qiu Dong, a consultant for Te Hui Executive Search.
You're Zheng Qiu Dong?
I know about you. Yuan Kun told me just now.
What do you need?
It's like this. I've already made contact with the target.
I need your help now.
I know, I know.
I'll introduce you to the wife.
I already messaged you this morning
about the School of Foreign Languages and the child's golf training.
You haven't established a connection yet and you're swapping me in already.
Will she be able to accept that?
I've already explained. She knows I can't handle everything on my own.
She's very good-natured, but just a bit indecisive.
Have you mentioned the housing size and salary?
She's satisfied in that aspect.
Her core interest is her husband's future treatment and growth potential.
As well as a guarantee for the next two years.
She's dressed carefully and in light makeup.
She might interview you.
Sorry to make you wait, Ms. Tan.
You didn't. I just arrived.
This is Mr. Lin Bai, my colleague.
- Hello, Mr. Lin. - Hello, Ms. Tan.
Mr. Lin has been working in human resources longer than I have.
He is a reliable partner in all aspects.
Please have a seat.
Ms. Tan, you don't need to have any misgivings.
We have high professional standards in our line of work.
I will protect your interests and secrets as if they were my own.
Thank you. You two are very professional.
You are capable of quickly establishing trust with a stranger.
I believe you can keep your word.
However...
This is our first meeting. There are bound to be misgivings.
Misgivings? Please tell me.
No matter the outcome, it must not be worse than the current situation.
That includes our emotional state.
That is a given.
I don't have time to manage the restaurant. You're in charge now.
Hi, Yu.
Make sure to manage the accounts well.
I'll be busy with out-of-town performances.
Keep an eye on things.
Cousin, you can rest assured.
By the way, has the chef who stole a knife come back to cause trouble?
Would he dare?
Boss.
Thank you!
What are you writing?
I'm replying to a young child.
This kid is so cute.
He insists on having a little pig tuck him into bed or he's not sleeping.
I'm sure you're exhausted. How do you have the energy to reply?
- Eat some fruit. - No, not yet.
I'll feed you.
Stop playing around. I'm writing a reply.
I'm not playing around. This is my place.
- Come on, give me a kiss. - There are customers.
Yu! Come quick. The big shot director is here again.
You can drink to him this time.
Director Hua?
Yu is going to be on the big screen. The director wants him for a comedy.
I hope he becomes a big hit all over China.
What do you want to eat, Sister-in-law?
Chicken soup and green scallion pancake.
Sister-in-law? Don't say that.
All right, chicken soup and green scallion pancake.
I'll bring it to you in a bit, Sister-in-law!
Don't make inquiries. I can take it in stride.
The position will go to whomever deserves it.
It can't be won by other means. Thank you anyway.
Come in.
Hello, Deputy Mayor Qu.
You're the young man from last night.
Yes, my name is Zheng Qiu Dong.
- I came specifically to thank you-- - Wait.
Regardless of whatever is in the bag, don't take it out.
I said it took no effort on my part. There's no need to thank me.
I'm sorry, Deputy Mayor Qu.
I didn't have your number, so I took the liberty of dropping by.
It is a bit presumptuous.
Well, since you're here, have a seat.
I don't have much time though.
After getting home last night
I posted on WeChat Moments that I met you.
I had quite a few friends who knew of you.
Actually, 11 years ago
I read your academic paper published in the "Journal of Finance."
You wrote about the supervision the China Banking Regulatory Commission
should have over state-owned commercial firms.
The commission was just established that year.
Where did you read it?
I was interning at Bai Li Trading at the time.
Bai Li had access to Blackwell Synergy. I read it there.
It's been 11 years. Time sure does fly.
You later began working for the administration
and rarely wrote those academic papers again.
From a professional standpoint, it is quite a shame.
It is quite a shame.
However, no man can do two things at once.
When a friend heard I had met you
he sent me this and said I must give it to you.
What is it? A book?
It is you in your prime.
It's worth treasuring.
It's such a coincidence, I couldn't even have dreamed it up.
Me in my prime?
My interest is piqued.
Open it.
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