Subtitles by DramaFever
[Game of Hunting]
[Episode 38]
[Tian Yao]
It's Tian Yao.
Hello, Manager Tian?
We're together.
Yes, go ahead.
Terrible. We can't even have free time together on the weekend?
Take it.
Hello, Manager Tian?
Bank of the Mediterranean?
I remember. Of course I do.
Manager Bi?
Where are you guys?
Okay, come over now.
Yes, it's safe.
This is the safest place.
They're here.
Headhunters are always busy on weekends.
Manager Bi, it's been a long time. You still remember me?
Not me. It was Gaston. You still remember him, yes?
He is now the general manager of the China region.
Mr. Bi is now the director of the Hangzhou branch.
Director Bi, you've been promoted.
No break, even on weekends.
I really want to drag that guy over here and put him on the grill.
Straight to the grill without cutting him up?
And you! You're up first.
You recruited someone named Bian Chong for an offshore company, didn't you?
The company's name is Qiao Ke Tan.
The one in charge was Dong Wei Lian.
Gaston and Bian Chong worked together before.
They both praised you a lot.
Is that so?
That's my reward for doing well.
Thank them for me.
In terms of human resources
Bank of the Mediterranean has always had a regular cooperative partner.
But the results are always a bit...
Unsatisfactory?
So you're looking for a new partner
for example, someone like me who has been highly praised.
That's it.
Tell me, Director Bi.
We know each other well. Please be direct.
It's simple.
As you know, Bank of the Mediterranean has always devoted effort
to promoting innovative personal banking.
Now we take it to the next level.
We're setting up a flagship for personal banking
with a subbranch in Beijing.
We're coming to you for bank president candidates.
The proposed task seems difficult.
He's gotten up to think.
Shameless flatter.
"There's nothing you can't do, Zheng Qiu Dong!"
Moving on to money.
"If it doesn't pay well, how can I afford to support such a pretty girlfriend?"
"She sure is a beauty."
"A gorgeous woman."
"A beauty?"
"She went to Korea for plastic surgery."
All right, please send us the job description on Monday.
We also need to learn more about your industry's strategies
especially your bank's.
We'll have someone ready to receive you.
Our objective analysis will be somewhat tedious.
Our final candidate proposal
may not be fully in line with who you're looking for.
That's normal.
We'll just meet with our human resources executive.
Okay.
The contract will be handled by Manager Jia.
She's the one over there. She's also my girlfriend.
She will handle the particulars.
Consider this my acceptance of Bank of the Mediterranean's case.
Okay.
Your girlfriend?
No wonder she looks so familiar.
Back when you were working for us, she often came to pick you up, right?
I've seen her many times.
I remember her.
No, that was my ex-girlfriend.
My ex-girlfriend had short hair.
This one has long hair.
The one in front?
Oh, it really is.
This one's good. She's prettier than the one before.
About the same. She just has longer hair.
Don't mention the ex in front of her later.
I understand. She'll get jealous.
My wife is even worse.
When we go out, I can't even look around.
Not even at middle-aged women.
It's that serious?
What about seniors?
[Lin Bai's Office]
Chairman Lin, everything has been replaced.
It's Vice Chairman Lin.
Go on.
[Luo Yi Ren, voice message]
Congratulations, Lin Bai
on being promoted to vice chairman and joining the ranks of executives.
It just happened a few minutes ago. How did you know?
You're unbelievable!
Do you have an informer in our office?
[Private number]
- Hello? - Congratulations, Vice Chairman Lin.
I'm the first to call to congratulate, right?
Yi Ren?
You're too impressive. Where are you?
I'm in Korea for some talks.
Work?
You could say that.
How did you know?
I was just promoted. Even my wife doesn't know yet.
I'm in Seoul. Facebook.
No way.
Do you look me up when you have nothing to do?
Of course not.
But I have been looking you up lately.
Oops, I let that slip. I revealed a secret plan.
You have, haven't you?
What plan is it? Spill it.
I can tell you, but you have to swear you'll be the only one to know.
You can't tell anyone, not even your wife or Zheng Qiu Dong.
Then... it's better if I don't know.
The bar is too high. I have rather low standards.
Too late. You can't back out now. You'll have to listen.
You've baited me. I can't even shake you off now.
I'm not joking, Lin Bai.
You're a brother to me.
We're not strangers. I'm serious.
I do have a pretty big plan in the works
but it has to be secret for the time being.
I can't say much over the phone.
I return to Beijing tomorrow.
If...
If you're not busy, it's best if you can come to Beijing.
Let's meet in person.
This has to do with you too.
I have urgent business in Beijing so I can't go to Hangzhou to see you.
Why don't you come?
You can decide for yourself
whether this is considered a secret and whether you want to take part.
You just need to keep the secret for two days.
This is intriguing enough.
At the very least, you have me hooked.
This is just the beginning.
If you're busy and can't come tomorrow
I can go to Hangzhou next week after my work is done.
You can decide whether you come or I go.
Since you say that, I have no choice but to be the gentleman.
Hold on.
Tomorrow.
Tomorrow is fine but it'll have to be a same-day roundtrip.
Is an afternoon enough?
Plenty.
As expected from you.
I land in Beijing at 11 a.m. tomorrow.
Let's meet at 1 p.m.
I'll send you the location details later.
Okay. There's already so much mystery.
I won't even try connecting the dots.
CIA?
CIA versus KGB.
You're outdated. The KGB doesn't exist anymore.
It's called the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation now.
All right, I have to go book my flight.
No need to. I just booked it for you.
Air China flight CA5566.
It takes off at 9:55 a.m. tomorrow.
You just need to pick up your ticket at the airport.
No way. You have my ID card?
Just your ID number.
You're so forgetful.
When I was at Zhong Bao Media, we signed an outsourcing contract with you.
You signed it with your name and ID number.
I know how to look things up.
Do you think I'm really dumb and stupid?
How stupid is the one who calls you stupid?
I'd never say that even if it kills me.
All right, I'll see you tomorrow then.
Again, don't tell anyone about this before we meet tomorrow.
One word: okay.
What you're holding is an extra confidential job description.
There are a few censored keywords that the bank requested.
Read it later. Listen to me now.
We're a small company and we often have to split up into teams.
On big projects, we have to come together as one.
We're going to be working on a personal banking case.
At present, only Manager Tian and I have some understanding of that.
That means this will be a great learning opportunity for us.
Let me first give you an analysis of the provided job description.
We'll skip number one since it's a basic requirement.
We'll start with number two.
Two, responsible for the subbranch's loans and checking
asset appraisal, credit risk control
and nonperforming assets collection, maintenance, and solutions.
I'll now go over asset appraisal and credit risk control.
You had no idea?
I didn't know at all.
I was going to leisurely spend time with you during your pregnancy
but it seems I'll be busy again.
No fun! No fun at all.
When you're busy, I feel listless.
You work long days and even on weekends.
I'm going to Beijing tomorrow.
My flight is at 9:50 a.m. but I'll be back at night.
See? See?
No fun!
How much was your raise?
Come in.
Vice Chairman Lin, De Ren's Mr. Zheng is here.
I have to go. Zheng Qiu Dong is here.
Congratulations, Vice Chairman Lin.
Thank you.
Vice Chairman Yuan has turned into Vice Chairman Lin. Nice.
They're forcing me to work.
Sit.
Is there still no news of where Yuan Kun has gone?
He's not going to work immediately.
He'll lie low for a while and make his plans.
Do you still remember Bank of the Mediterranean?
Of course. What about them?
You have 10 times as many LinkedIn candidates and informers as I do.
That's what you said before.
I did. What about it?
You have to help me. It's urgent.
I said that a year ago.
In this year, you've been progressing like a rabid dog
while I've been as lazy as a snail.
You're just being flattering if you still believe in the 10 times figure.
But our primary candidate won't be as solid as yours.
Teaming up on me? A true couple.
Tell me what kind of person you're looking for.
I've sent it to you.
Beijing subbranch bank president.
Over five years experience in management, knows English and French
and experience in foreign investment firms.
Experience leading Chinese or foreign banks in China preferred.
That's quite demanding.
This is our company's biggest case of the year.
I must complete it.
I need to go to Beijing tomorrow. Let's talk about this when I get back.
Beijing? When are you back?
Tomorrow night. I'm meeting a friend to discuss something.
VC Lin is busy already.
He went from being a leisurely knight to being busier than a broker.
It seems we'll have to rely on ourselves.
The hell you will.
I didn't decline.
Nowadays, 80 percent of the help people receive
comes from 20 percent of their friends.
We're each other's 20 percent.
Wise and a good friend.
Since your wife is pregnant
don't hesitate to ask if you need me to do anything.
You're only asking me to find someone. Is this necessary? Cheesy!
The flowers are nice though.
On account of the flowers
you can't deprive us of our right to act like cheeseballs.
A friend is celebrating a birthday tonight.
I'm going to stay at my place.
As you wish.
Rent is so high nowadays. Do you still need to pay?
I already paid. The landlord isn't going to refund me.
Besides, I have too many random things there.
Your place can't fit them all.
We'll see about it after I tidy up.
From our database and Liepin's industry professional data
a subbranch bank president will be easier to find than we thought.
- Look. - I'm taking off.
Drive carefully.
It's her friend's birthday.
This is feedback after the job was posted on our website's homepage.
Liepin's WeChat marketing platform is a new platform, isn't it?
Yes, it's developing rapidly.
The concept behind this sort of platform is great.
Commission is received as long as the client agrees to the interview.
It's not like in the past
when we could only receive commission after they'd been hired.
Be careful with my things.
Bring these two boxes up too.
This, this. This can all go up.
Don't bring them inside yet. Leave them in the hallway.
Hello, Deputy Mayor Song.
I know, I know.
The background investigation includes
identity, educational background, family, health
certifications, professional experience
litigation records, reasons for leaving jobs, and so on.
There is a total of 21 sections.
Don't worry. Leave it to me.
- Chairman Zheng. - Come in.
This is information Pu Jian and I collected
from specialized forums and industry associations.
There are so many recruiting subbranch bank presidents.
Banks are everywhere nowadays.
Annual salary has reached 10 million yuan for online banking presidents.
This is feedback from WeChat and QQ groups.
Those are from LinkedIn and Liepin.
Stay late tonight to collect what resumes you can.
I'll need them when I meet with the bank representatives tomorrow.
Okay.
Happy birthday to Shao Shao.
Happy birthday to you.
- Happy birthday. - Thank you!
Make a wish.
I bought this bracelet for you online.
Shao Shao.
It's your 24th birthday. Your mom should be giving you this.
She's busy though and can't attend to you.
So I saw to it.
Yi Mei.
When do you think we can be successful?
We keep getting older.
Yes.
I've been out here for seven years.
Man, Shao Shao.
You're making me sad.
What are you crying for?
Don't you guys know? Hangzhou is so big.
China is so large.
There's no room for even a tear from the working man.
One word: fight.
Grit our teeth and fight.
Swallow back our blood and fight.
Fight until you can't move.
Then look at what you have in your hand.
What you hold...
is as precious as our lives.
Shao Shao, happy birthday.
Spend your birthday happy.
Nobody is to cry.
- Go back to clean up with Cun Cun. - Okay.
Huang Mao and the others are coming to play mahjong at 9 p.m.
Be careful on the road.
- Bye, Yi Mei. - Bye, Tao.
Yi Mei?
Why are you here?
I switched jobs again. This place is close to my new company.
This is...
You did this on purpose.
I swear I didn't.
Fei Xiao Qi's resume and professional experience are a great fit.
It's just that her sexual orientation is...
The client hasn't given specific instruction in this regard.
It's not a big deal.
We can add a note on this in the questionnaire comment section.
Zhao Jian Ting is the most perfect candidate.
He doesn't just fulfill all of Bank of the Mediterranean's demands.
He exceeds them.
How did you find such an excellent candidate?
Ma Xiao Hong made a post on a banking forum this morning.
Someone recommended him by 4 p.m.
He's now subbranch bank president
of a city commercial bank in the Qianjiang Development Zone.
This is his resume.
He looks like a match on paper.
How authentic is this?
This batch of resumes was copied from the Securities Association.
There's also a link on their website.
It's the same. It should be credible.
IIF? What's that?
This is Zhao Jian Ting's resume in English.
This is the full name of IIF.
Institute of International Finance.
Their headquarters are in Washington, D.C.
Eric Zhao is Zhao Jian Ting's English name.
In 1994, he began helping IIF with business training in member countries.
These are online records of his resume
when he went to Korea for asset allocation training.
Strange.
It's an anonymous recommendation?
Yes.
The ID can be traced. Is that necessary?
Don't spend unnecessary money.
9 out of 10 times, it'll be from an internet cafe.
The qualifications are too outstanding. It's a perfect match to the job.
It doesn't feel real.
Could it be that Zhao Jian Ting anonymously recommended himself?
It's possible.
I looked into his Weibo.
He likes making posts.
He also has followers.
It's clear he is dissatisfied with his current job and superiors.
Here and here.
These are his own posts.
Conduct a thorough background investigation.
This person is clearly a better match than the other two candidates.
Keep it strictly confidential.
Understood.
Lin Bai?
Ms. Kui, you're on this flight too?
- What a coincidence. - Where's your seat?
I think I'm behind you.
- Let me help you with that. - Thank you.
A few days ago, my wife wanted to go see a movie with you.
I called Mr. Chen but he said you were in Yunnan.
Yes, it's been busy over there.
This is also the busy season in our line of work.
[Venture Capital Financing]
You're going to Beijing for business?
I'm going to...
It's nothing much. Just meeting someone.
Business development. Nothing major.
You're interested in economics now?
This has always been a hobby of mine.
But I definitely can't compare to you and Mr. Chen.
Do you want to be in this field?
The waters are too deep. I'll drown.
But after all these years in headhunting, I am getting sick of it.
I'm losing interest.
Mister, what food is trending in Beijing nowadays?
What's trending?
Just eat what you want to eat. I like meat stew with pig intestines.
Very impressive.
Can you please tell me the address again?
I have good morals but a terrible memory.
Welcome, Mr. Lin.
Hello.
Thank you.
Welcome, Vice Chairman Lin.
Please don't mention it.
What's all the mystery for?
From the moment you called me...
the mystery has been eating me alive.
I'm just borrowing my friend's place to impress you.
Let's eat first. You must be hungry.
Serve lunch.
You just returned from Korea?
I landed just half an hour ahead of you.
I asked the chef to make traditional Beijing noodles with soybean paste. Okay?
It'd be even better with noodle soup and two cloves of garlic.
We're good here. Go take a break.
We've eaten and drunk tea.
You spent all day setting up the scene. The lady should take the stage now.
Tell me what this secret plan is.
Be honest, Lin Bai.
Are you happy with your current situation?
What do you mean?
It's reasonable to say I should congratulate you for being promoted.
But in my opinion, even if chances emerge quickly
the "vice" in your title will be dropped in three years
and you'll be chairman of the Hangzhou branch.
Chairman Lin. Number one.
Will you be satisfied?
Taking it further, you could gain an even bigger chance
to become a Te Hui partner in China
or even general manager of the China region.
That is probably the limit, isn't it?
Will you be satisfied in a situation like that?
I don't know what to say to that.
Regardless of your intent
if that day does come
compared to my ideal situation, it would probably be
60 percent satisfaction and 40 percent regret.
What's the 40 percent for?
How do I put this?
A CEO is a far cry from a migrant worker
but they share one thing in common: they both work for someone else.
They work for the money.
Strictly speaking, they're being used by money
instead of the ones using money.
Do you understand what I'm saying?
Keep going.
I've met many bigwigs in my years as a headhunter.
Some, I had no interest in. Others, I envied.
The key is who you work for.
I like working for myself.
No matter how successful you are working for others, there will be some regret.
Frankly speaking, you want to be your own boss.
Yes.
Quite common, right?
It's what everybody wants.
Do you think Zheng Qiu Dong does?
Him?
That came out of nowhere.
I don't know how to respond yet again.
Yi Ren, you're not testing me, are you?
All right. I'll go with the flow.
I think Zheng Qiu Dong also wants to be a boss.
No, wait. He doesn't just want to. He already is one.
Everybody wants to be in control.
What is it you have up your sleeve?
Do you have a venture capital financing book in your bag?
If you want to go down that path...
I'm willing to help you.
I do.
I'm thoroughly confused now.
- Ms. Luo, your guest has arrived. - Bring her in.
- Bring another cup of tea. - Okay.
Hello, Vice Chairman Lin!
You...
Don’t look at me like that.
It was purely coincidental. There is absolutely no conspiracy.
I'm hallucinating.
James Bond?
Lin Bai is quite tight-lipped.
He only said he was coming to Beijing for a BD case.
- He didn't say it was to see you. - Hold on.
Is this a game?
Since everybody is a reliable character
and we all know each other well and have interest in business
why not come together to do something?
Kui came up with a long-term plan.
First, you need a common entity with a shareholding system.
Then, relying on abilities and resources, search for a better platform
bring in capital and show outstanding performance.
What's the business?
Human resources.
Headhunting is a very distinguishing business.
If done well, people will come after you.
How should I understand that?
Investment and integration.
Don't you want to be your own boss?
Have you thought about being a major shareholder in a listed company?
This is a one to two year plan split into three steps.
You guys need to have confidence, patience, and composure.
Interested in hearing more?
Kui, who were you referring to when you said "you guys"?
Everybody. You, Yi Ren, Zheng Qiu Dong, and future business partners.
Did you two already have this all planned out?
There's one way to see this.
If the instructions on a design blueprint are clear enough
then even a group of children could put together a Boeing airplane.
I'm all ears.
I'll go over the outline first.
If you're interested in the details, Kui will elaborate.
First, you have to resign from your post at Te Hui.
Continue.
Join Zheng Qiu Dong's company under the premise
that you have negotiated for your deserved shares.
Continue.
After joining, bring up to Zheng Qiu Dong your proposal for going public.
Me?
Of course. We could also propose the idea together.
It's best if he agrees.
If he doesn't, you'll have to persuade him.
In other words, he has to agree either way.
From my understanding of him
he will likely be jumping for joy.
He won't say no.
That would be best.
For company regulations on accounting, legal, taxes, and such
there will be a professional agency to help you navigate those.
Including the referrer's investment bank.
Your efforts, in addition to our work
will produce achievements and profits we can look forward to.
But what does this have to do with you two?
You've even made a long-term plan and detailed designs.
If in two years, you guys have been acquired and gone public
we could be the buyers.
Then we'll all be one big family.
Are you being serious?
That's what you guys planned?
Yes.
It sounds like a weak concept
but from the roadmap, it is entirely feasible.
We just need time to fill in the details.
You're familiar with financial intermediaries.
Capital is the driving force. It's temporarily behind the scenes.
I've done this before.
I want in on this.
Excellent! That's what I wanted to hear.
When I saw you in Hangzhou
you were always the homebody happy with life and work.
That isn't the true you.
I don't believe you are content to live at leisure yet.
You were much too bored with life.
Nothing seemed more exciting than staying home and being with your wife.
If this plan becomes a reality, this life will not have been in vain.
Okay, I'll discuss it with Qiu Dong as soon as I get back.
It's best if this is kept secret from him for now.
One step at a time.
We must do well in business and in life.
Keep it secret from him?
Then it'll be very difficult for this plan to move forward.
Tentative plans for development don't need to be secret.
What needs to be secret is our involvement in this.
Why does it need to be secret?
Lin Bai, I have to leave now.
I'm returning to Yunnan tomorrow and I'm also meeting a friend.
I'm more familiar with business operations than you.
If anything comes up, we can discuss it together.
I have so much to learn from you. Thank you.
What about you?
Me too. Tomorrow.
You two came to assign me a mission.
Bye!
Lin Bai, you asked me why it must be kept a secret.
I'm guessing you know in your heart
and are just waiting for me to say it.
If you believe I'm still holding on to old affections
then you're wrong.
These past two years, I have been
like a rabbit scared witless by the sound of a gunshot
likely to run head first into a tree stump at any moment.
When I came to Hangzhou
I experienced tranquility and could breathe again.
Chen and Kui's love story thawed my frozen heart.
I want to be part of this plan
because I want there to be a reason
for you, Zheng Qiu Dong, Kui, Chen, and me to be together.
If we have shared interests, we will have a shared direction.
We can be kindred spirits. Why not go ahead with this?
Director Bi, the meeting finished so quickly?
My task is complete.
HR Manager Lu will discuss the rest with you.
Okay.
This candidate is a very good match for our company's requirements.
I think so too.
Innovative and industrious.
MFE from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
It's the same as what I applied for nine years ago.
Really?
Coincidence, right?
Unfortunately, I wasn't selected.
Zhao Jian Ting's education and specialty are quite extraordinary
but we value his career experiences and achievements even more.
Manager Lu, Director Bi and I have known each other a long while.
He knows Deju Renhe
always presents the most suitable candidates to HR managers.
I've done some research online.
De Ren has always been professional.
I must respect that.
However, Chairman Zheng
I wonder if you have given enough consideration to one issue.
What is it?
Zhao Jian Ting is over 40 years old and a talented man with good looks.
He is also a senior executive.
Why has he remained single?
Single?
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