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[Game of Hunting]
[Episode 29]
I have two candidates here.
I knew you'd come through. Thanks.
They may not meet your standards
but they'll certainly be better than the ones they found.
There seems to be a typo here.
- The second line. - Okay.
Edit it later.
Have lunch first.
Try this. It's particularly good.
Isn't it?
Let's sit down and eat.
I have a friend who makes wine in Yunnan.
She's returning to Hangzhou today.
Yu Cheng Fei absolutely insisted on gifting you with a box of wine
and asked my friend to bring it along.
I'll message you her address later. Go pick it up.
Okay.
Thank your boyfriend for me.
You've finally found a reliable one.
You should find a reliable one too.
You're not eating?
I don't have an appetite.
I'm going out for a bit.
- Hello. - Ms. Kui.
Come in for a glass of water.
No, I have work to do at the office. I need to get back.
It's like night and day.
What was that?
I've heard a lot about you from Yi Ren.
You're much more mature than I imagined.
Allow me.
Have you known Yi Ren for a long time?
I used to be her financial director.
Back in Beijing?
Zhong Bao Media.
I got it.
All the money she gave you came through me.
I even remember the amount.
I'm sorry.
Hi, I'm back.
Beautiful, I'm hungry.
- Mr. Chen? - Hi.
My husband, Chen Xiu Feng.
This is Zheng, Yi Ren's friend.
- Hello. - Hello.
Our wine is the world's best.
If you like it, come by for more anytime.
Okay.
Yi Ren's friend is our friend.
Mr. Chen, you're not like the people I've met in the finance circle.
Really? I'm no longer in finance. I'm a special nurse at the hospital now.
Excuse me, I have a call.
Hello.
Hello, Steven.
I had a talk with Michael Chae already.
I can't say if this wine is the best, but it's made in our winery.
It's completely organic, safe, and made from genuine grapes.
Apart from the manufacturing location
all production processes comply with France's AoC standards.
How did I turn into a salesperson?
Okay, I'll come back for more if I finish it all.
Okay.
The famous Stephen Schwarzman.
Okay.
Mr. Chen is so fluent in English.
- I won't keep you any longer. - Okay.
Let them go to hell! (In Arabic)
They're responsible!
Those bastards have been impeding our progress!
What language is he speaking?
Arabic. He's cursing.
- I'm taking off now. - Okay.
- Thank you. - Goodbye.
I don't want to see them again. (In Arabic)
Who exactly is her husband?
I heard him mention lots of names.
I have the feeling he's no ordinary man.
What names?
Stephen Schwarzman and Michael Chae.
I don't get it. What does that mean?
Schwarzman!
Blackstone Group's chairman, Stephen Schwarzman, called him.
And Michael Chae
Blackstone Group's Head of PE in Asia.
They're all big guns.
Who is this Mr. Chen?
You know, you do have keen senses.
This Mr. Chen...
I won't say much.
His name is Chen Xiu Feng. You can look him up online.
He really isn't an ordinary man.
His resume is fairly stunning.
Don't get me excited.
Tell me quickly what he does.
I think he stays at home now.
His father is ill and might not have much time left
so he resigned to spend time with his father.
What did he do before?
You're at it again? Don't get any thoughts about him.
He is a rarity.
Do you try to poach everyone you meet?
You're killing me. Tell me quickly! A simple overview.
He and his wife went to Harvard.
I think they worked at UBS China for a few years.
I'm not sure what happened in between.
His background in financial securities
caught the attention of Highland Funds, a Sino-German joint venture
and he was recruited to China to be a strategic investor.
I think it was a private equity firm.
I tried to recruit him through Kui but I failed.
He is very gifted in finance, one considered to have a Midas touch.
Later on, colleagues in his company grew envious of him
and banded together to marginalize him.
He was even privately investigated by the big boss.
He was sorely disappointed.
It was at this time
that his father got sick and had a poor prognosis.
In a fit of fury, he left Highland Funds.
He's kept a low profile for over a year now.
- Is he well-known? - In the industry? Definitely.
Veteran headhunters are sure to have his information.
How come I don't?
You're not on that level.
You don't even have information on such a major figure.
Why are you even a headhunter?
Please have mercy.
You win. Don't say any more. I'll search online myself.
Luo Luo, good news.
Song Shui is coming for dinner tonight.
The reservation was just made. Why don't you join us?
Such a big celebrity is going to deign to have a meal here?
Deign? How come you don't seem excited?
I was adored by others for several years.
I won't adore anyone else now.
Big bosses or big stars can all move over.
Move over. We won't adore them.
It's just a dinner though.
Sure, I won't make things difficult for you.
Let me ask you. You really don't adore anyone?
Only you.
Look at you!
Stop playing around. That's dirty.
[Chen Xiu Feng]
Honey, I'm sorry. I gained weight again.
It wasn't on purpose.
That's fine.
It's preparation for having a baby.
Stop joking.
You're serious?
Lin Bai, your recommendations never fail.
Hope you're well, Juan Juan!
Thanks. I won't keep you two from work. Bye.
Okay.
I was being serious. Consider it.
You need make sure first.
Okay, bye.
So you like them? Which one's better?
They're both good.
The one named Chen Xiu Feng is the best. Where did you find him?
Having a candidate is good enough. Why ask so many questions?
Protecting your sources?
You can't leave yet. You'll have to help me finish this case.
No, I have to go.
After Qu Min Jing's case, you need to prove yourself
and correct how others see you.
It's not appropriate for me to continue being involved.
- I'll just ask one question. - Shoot.
How do I reach him?
Look at my information. It stopped September 2013.
I don't know where he is now.
These two.
The first is the general manager of a US-China expansion fund
and this private equity, Highland Investment.
The client will surely like him.
Where is he? Do we have a chance?
He's an idle man.
How can that be?
Listen.
Go to Qiao Ke Tan and communicate further with Dong Wei Lian.
Find out the investment scope and project names
of their offshore trade over the next three years.
Chen Xiu Feng won't spare any attention for anything on a small scale.
I think there's something fishy about this.
If Dong Wei Lian is in offshore trade, why isn't he registered in Hong Kong?
If he has a financing plan, how could he--
Do you even need to ask?
Qiao Ke Tan's funding comes from Hong Kong
and can't go offshore.
Dong Wei Lian is just the frontman.
Speak with him and find out about their executive structure and reputation.
Make an accurate prediction of this position's risks.
We need to be accountable to both parties.
Okay, I'm going now.
Did you see the picture?
Yes.
A filial son by his father's deathbed, the story of a phoenix's nirvana.
It seems the scattered rumors were true.
What is it?
Organize this information. The sooner, the better.
From a glance, you seem to have become more beautiful.
Looking closer...
What happened? You look different.
I'm in love.
Let's go to your place. Mine is a mess.
Let's have dessert first. I found a nice place.
I don't have time. I have work to do.
All right.
I have the best silver cod that I brought back from Hong Kong.
You're in love?
Let's have something light tonight.
Sure.
Is silver cod and broccoli salad okay?
Okay.
What's BVI an abbreviation for?
I don't know. Copy and paste to search.
I hate abbreviations.
What's an offshore company?
Who knows? Copy and paste to search.
I don't understand the search results either.
I'm not cut out for business. I don't have the brains for it.
You just need to marry someone who is cut out for business.
Being rich isn't good enough. They're always up to no good.
It's always the rich who have affairs.
Some even bring their mistresses home with them.
I'd rather not marry that sort. I'd die from disgust, if not anger.
Quick, help me tie up my hair.
This hottie is impressive.
Changhe Highland investment adviser?
My company's new case.
Our boss successfully completed a big case in Beijing.
Do you know about Southland Times Innovation?
He helped them poach a CEO.
I know.
What Vice Chairman Yuan couldn't do
your Chairman Zheng did with a bunch of crude tricks.
Really?
What sort of crude tricks?
I don't know.
I heard Chairman Zheng is very fickle. Is he?
That's just nonsense from Vice Chairman Yuan. That foul mouth.
He's a man of poor character.
You don't know about the terrible things he did back in Zhu Xun HR.
Before you joined Te Hui, Chairman Zheng turned down his request
to steal data from a foreign investment bank.
Chairman Zheng won't let us talk about it.
Vice Chairman Yuan badmouths him now? What is wrong with him?
Mei Mei.
Are you okay?
It's my big mouth.
You don't have anyone here.
I was only looking out for you and wanted you to be cautious.
Just pretend I made a joke and just laugh it off.
Is it worth being so furious?
Where's your charger?
In the bathroom, above the hair dryer.
Your computer is so old. You should get a new one.
I'm not going to. You can since you're so rich.
What right does he have to call him fickle?
You understand the implied meaning
behind an intent for a foreign exchange settlement?
There could be a full exchange settlement within the pilot area.
This is also the reason why we're anxious.
I will find a satisfactory candidate within the contracted time.
Hong Shen's recruitment period is about to begin.
We need someone to fall back on.
I hope you will provide us with an ideal candidate as soon as possible.
Goodbye.
You are a veteran consultant. I have confidence in you.
I can maintain my silence with Headquarters
but I cannot stay that way for long.
Hong Shen Capital's representative visited Boston yesterday
and signed a memorandum for a strategic partnership.
I have a candidate
but what's strange is I can't locate him.
In the five years working for North American Quality Yachts
I worked for a hedge fund for Cedar Investments in Toronto.
I have very few peers in Canada who have reached this level.
The tough road from an analyst to this point is a qualification on its own.
Moreover, bonuses paid to a PPM are very rewarding.
In a good market, one could retire after just a few years of work.
So why didn't you continue working?
My wife and child wanted to come back. I care a lot about their feelings.
Wouldn't it have been better
to work a few more years before retiring and returning with them?
You'd be done once and for all.
Everybody has different ideas.
Your idea may be more pragmatic
but I have to consider my family's wishes.
Thank you for your time, Mr. Wen. Today's interview ends here.
We will contact you within three days.
Thank you.
[Juan Juan: I made inquiries into Wen Jie.]
Thank you for your time. Goodbye.
Mr. Wen.
I have one last question.
You oversaw two departments in Toronto.
How many subordinates in total did you have?
Counting both direct and indirect subordinates, there were 42.
Okay, that's all. Take care.
Okay, goodbye.
Director Yang, you first.
Okay.
Still, we'll follow my company's rules.
I won't express any verbal opinions. They are all in here, signed.
I'll make a copy and leave it for you.
Understood. That's normal.
- Please. - Okay.
Leave the copy with Mi Na and she'll take you to Accounting.
- Take care. - Yes.
- Goodbye. - Goodbye.
This Wen is not bad.
The background investigation was a bit pared down.
The investigators will be delivering supplementary data tomorrow.
This ought to be a standard online candidate.
He doesn't lose out to Chen Xiu Feng.
But of course, just by a bit.
Don't lie to yourself.
Certainly, Chen Xiu Feng is a bit better.
I'll still try to track him down, but I need an alternative ready.
This Wen is also what Hong Shen is looking for.
I don't want to rain on your parade.
Wen Jie said bonuses are high in a good economy
and he could retire in just a few years.
That is true and completely possible.
But why didn't he continue working?
He answered that. His family is more important.
Why did I ask him in the end how many subordinates he had?
Because I just received a message from my wife.
The real reason Wen Jie returned to China was because he was fired by his employer.
The reason for firing was...
Do you want to know?
Is there a point in asking?
For more impact.
It was because he eavesdropped on his colleagues' and subordinates' calls.
[Wen Jie did work in Toronto, but he was fired for eavesdropping.]
Can this be trusted?
It's from my wife's gossipy friend in Canada.
He's not considered a top executive.
How many people could he have eavesdropped on?
It's usually done under orders by superiors or to gauge loyalty.
No need to blow it out of proportion.
All right.
The case is yours. I'm only here to provide advice.
The decision is still yours.
However, eavesdropping is serious, unethical behavior.
He is an opportunist who tramples on team spirit and steps out of line.
It is taboo.
Even if he has the Midas touch, we can't recommend him to the client
unless we also include his imperfections.
This has nothing to do with how many people he eavesdropped on.
Hewlett-Packard's spying scandal shocked the whole world
but the main culprits will still be entrusted with important tasks.
What if my client is just like them and only concerned about competence?
Then I can only congratulate you.
Manager Lin.
- Vice Chairman Yuan. - There's nothing else. You can go.
I've found the person you're looking for.
- Who? - Chen Xiu Feng.
How did you find him?
Deju Renhe's researcher is my close friend.
Zheng Qiu Dong's employee?
They have their eye on this person too?
What else did your friend say?
Not much.
They just received the case. The client is in offshore trade.
I didn't ask if they've signed a contract. Should I?
Mi Na, you're improving.
The intelligent aren't defined by their character
but they all have a gift for learning on their own.
You already possess basic professional intuition.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
Should I find out anything else from her?
This isn't good.
There are rules in the headhunting industry.
They came before us.
Stealing their prey will put us in contempt.
Besides, the girl is your close friend.
Despite industry rules, I'm going to think about it.
I'm going to take this with me.
Come in.
What is it?
Still angry?
You were right about Wen Jie.
I've decided to leave him out of the running. Sit down.
I wasn't angry.
That's even better.
Qu Min Jing's case file is filled out.
It'll be imported to the database tomorrow.
Looking over the case again, I feel guilty.
Zheng Qiu Dong helped so much, after all.
That's easy to handle.
If you have more cases, you can hand some to him.
They don't have the ability to branch out like you do.
That's what I wanted to talk about.
I want to include him in Hong Shen Capital's case.
That's good news.
His current projects can be completed by his subordinates.
I'm sure he'll be willing to learn from a collaboration--
Don't call it learning. Call it a collaboration.
My collaborations with him will be filed as such in Te Hui records.
Such and such case, a collaboration between Te Hui and De Ren.
Mr. Zheng Qiu Dong played a role by doing this and that.
It'll be recorded in Chinese, English, French, and German.
Everybody around the world can read it.
This is significant for De Ren's growth.
This is also considered further thanks to him for completing Qu Min Jing's case.
Can you help me talk to him?
Okay, I'll contact him right now.
Take note to only discuss intent and don't touch on the specifics.
We have a confidentiality agreement with Hong Shen Capital.
Don't treat me like a child.
Hello, Mi Na? What are you working on?
Zheng Qiu Dong is indeed trying to poach Chen Xiu Feng.
Who is the employing party?
A company registered in the British Virgin Islands.
Position? Salary?
I couldn't ask too much.
She's my friend, after all. This isn't right.
Right, you can't betray your friend.
Mi Na, you've already done a good job.
That'll be all for now.
Okay, bye.
I'm so sorry. The call took forever.
You have a man?
No.
How could you tell?
I'm the Monkey King. I have discerning eyes.
What else can you see?
An evil spirit.
Jia Yi Mei, can you be serious?
Vice Chairman Yuan.
De Ren's responsibilities are only participation in analysis and discussion?
Yes, in truth, De Ren means you, Chairman Zheng.
I know.
How is this a collaboration?
You're lending me a helping hand and sharing your profits.
This is very important for growing De Ren.
Okay, I'll sign.
I'll be learning from Te Hui
and taking Vice Chairman Yuan as my teacher.
Chairman Zheng.
Okay.
Dinner can be served.
I never noticed what a frank and straightforward man you are.
This is detailed data on relevant personnel.
There's no rush. I'll contact you next week at the earliest.
Okay, I'll be waiting to hear from you.
I was the middleman. Don't forget to share the benefits with me.
Did Vice Chairman Yuan pay you a considerable commission?
To Qiu Dong joining the team and a pleasant cooperation. Cheers.
Cheers.
The Spanish ham and cheese a friend gave me
is a perfect pairing to your wine.
Yes, yes. I'm not busy right now. I can drop it off.
You and Mr. Chen can try it.
Chen will definitely like it. Thank you.
I'm on the way to the airport right now though, so I'll miss out.
Where are you going?
Yunnan.
The technician there has his hands full.
Chen can't leave at the moment
so I have to make the trip.
Is Mr. Chen at home? I can still drop it off.
At this hour?
He's at the hospital. His father has radiotherapy tomorrow.
Which hospital?
Vice Chairman Yuan!
What's the matter?
It's nothing.
I want some time alone.
[Candidate Profiles] [Confidential]
Let's meet up.
No.
I need to see you even if I'll be a third wheel.
I'm going to explode if I don't talk about this.
I'll be done soon.
Okay, thanks.
How can there be such a coincidence?
It's also my first time encountering something like this.
I don't know how to explain it.
I'm not into conspiracy theories
but there's really no way to explain this.
Chen Xiu Feng is so far out in the sidelines.
How could both Yuan Kun and I have discovered him at the same time?
It's too strange. How the heck did Yuan Kun find Chen Xiu Feng?
I'll be honest with you.
I'm the one who recommended Chen Xiu Feng as a candidate to him.
You knew him?
In the past, I had dealings with him.
During the subprime mortgage crisis
all of UBS China's mid-level management were hired by Te Hui.
Chen Xiu Feng was working at UBS at the time.
I was an assistant consultant to my boss in Beijing
and had a lot of contact with Chen Xiu Feng.
We even continued contact later on.
I only lost touch with him in the past two years
but I knew he was in Hangzhou.
When did you tell Yuan Kun about Chen Xiu Feng?
The beginning of the month, I think.
I feel better knowing you were the one to recommend him.
Otherwise, I was at a complete loss. I was just one step away.
He must've put in a lot of effort to have tracked down Chen Xiu Feng so quickly.
I've tried to find him but always came up empty-handed.
This case is a six million yuan salary with dividends?
I can't divulge any more. This is his secret.
Here we are.
Steamed bass, a special recipe handed down from my mother's family.
I'll have a try.
What do you think?
In a word, yummy.
You know what's what.
Have you heard from Luo Yi Ren?
Don't underestimate a gossiping heart.
What's wrong with asking?
Qiu Dong hasn't complained. Why are you trying to shut me up?
- Fine. - Exactly!
You can ask what you want.
Do you two still keep in touch?
Yes.
Don't girls like to roast their ex-boyfriends now?
Here, Sweetie.
Have a shot.
Next, you're going to ask about Xiong Qing Chun, right?
Yes!
- Is Xiong Qing Chun good? - Is she good?
We're not in touch much but she seems quite busy.
Her spy husband is reportedly gathering intelligence on Area 51.
Xiong Qing Chun is helping hire top-notch hackers.
On the level of Kevin Mitnick.
Recruiting hackers?
Wow, so cool!
Headhunters even work in intelligence?
You have a very narrow understanding of headhunting.
Do you know of Snowden?
He was the product of intelligence outsourcing.
In America, headhunters are the bridge between government and subcontractors.
How did Snowden come about?
The government intelligence agency went to a headhunter for a hire
and the headhunter went to a contractor
and the contractor found a subcontractor to do the job.
Snowden is that external hire, a computer professional.
So, what Xiong Qing Chun is doing in England...
is being an intelligence contractor?
Something similar, I guess
but she's definitely not as well-known as Booz Allen.
So if she comes back to China and wants to hang out with us
should we still have contact with her?
Will we be... monitored?
You'll definitely be monitored!
Whoever gets in touch with her will be brought in for questioning.
Do you want that?
The name Xiong Qing Chun should not even be mentioned anymore.
Really?
Then let's talk about Luo Yi Ren instead. Does she have a boyfriend?
Enough, stop with the gossip.
Listen!
"Where Are We Going, Mom?" is starting.
Go quickly or you'll miss the beginning.
All right, all right. I'll let you go this time.
We'll continue next time.
Hurry up.
Meanie.
I'm at Lin Bai's. I'll call you when I'm home.
What time is it?
It's so late and I'm mentioned too? Who is it?
It's definitely not Yuan Kun.
It's not.
Female?
It's not Luo Yi Ren, that's for sure.
Certainly not Xiong Qing Chun.
Someone here?
That's so dumb!
I'm used to it.
- Tell me. - Stop asking.
Did you learn that from your wife? Would it kill you to not gossip?
Don't change the subject.
This isn't gossip. It's fortune telling.
After process of elimination, only one person is left.
It's her?
Yes, yes, it's her.
When did this start?
After I came back from Beijing.
Can you stop pretending to tell fortunes like a blind person?
Are we even talking about the same person?
Yes, yes, it's her.
This doesn't make you a fortune teller. Even an idiot could have guessed that.
Is this appropriate?
I don't know.
There are feelings though.
This woman has had a crush on you since the Xiong Qing Chun era.
She finally outlasted the ex.
Pitiful.
It's not as complicated as that.
Stop talking about her. There's no end to this subject.
Let me ask you.
You couldn't find Chen Xiu Feng after a year of searching.
How did Yuan Kun find him in just a few days
and get to sit down and have coffee with him?
That question never crossed my mind.
What are you going to do now?
Are you going to work on your own or collaborate with Yuan Kun?
There's only one Chen Xiu Feng.
This is exactly what troubles me.
I need to give this up.
If not for yesterday's contract, I could go head to head with Yuan Kun.
Now, I can't say a thing.
Let's put it this way.
Your offshore company can't offer six million yuan.
There's not much significance to competing with Yuan Kun.
I suggest you voluntarily give up
and fulfill your collaboration with Yuan Kun.
Greater odds of winning.
It'll earn your company public praise and a 30 percent cut.
Perfect.
Chairman Zheng.
Only those who benefit know the truth.
A classic phrase of conspiracy theorists.
I think it's a coincidence.
Don't try to win every game.
What's the name of Yuan Kun's assistant who was at yesterday's signing?
Mi Na.
There's a girl in my building who knows you: Mi Na.
[I'm at New Park Estates, Building 2. I've been drinking. Come pick me up.]
It can't be.
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