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[Game of Hunting]
[Episode 40]
Mr. Chen Sr. passed away.
Kui said she was lonely, so I came to keep her company.
Kui is lucky to have a friend like you.
Have a seat.
Yi Ren.
Maybe I'm reading too much into things. I hope you don't mind.
Why would I? Tell me what it is.
Back in the house, I saw Kui receive a phone call.
Now, I'm guessing it was from you.
She must have told you who came over to visit.
They're all old friends of yours.
You didn't have to deliberately avoid them.
So, you must have been avoiding me.
That's not entirely true.
Actually...
I wish to avoid creating any awkwardness.
This includes everybody else's feelings.
Of course, it's your feelings I care most about.
You would care about me?
Why wouldn't I?
Thinking and talking like this is not good for you.
I know feeling inferior is pathetic. Nobody wants to feel that.
But I can't help it.
Yi Ren.
You have a wealth of experience.
You've been head of a large company
and have survived hard times when you were on your own.
Some women...
have a perfect future ahead, no matter what happens...
because many people in high places are willing to give them a helping hand.
Others are not as lucky.
Every bit of value in their futures must be earned through blood and sweat.
This is the life of working women.
Jia, what do you want to say?
Have I done something wrong?
I don't know.
I remember you came once before when Xiong Qing Chun was with Zheng Qiu Dong.
After that, for some reason, she left.
After I got together with him, I had to force myself to not think about this.
Thinking about it makes me so scared.
The last time I saw you...
I don't know why, but I suddenly thought of the Mayans and doomsday--
Jia, that's enough.
I understand what you're saying.
People have spoken about me like I'm a demon.
But I'm not a demon.
People have said I'm frightful.
That is because they don't have the courage to face their own misfortune
nor do they have the ability for self-reflection.
Against their conscience, they say it is bad luck brought to them by others
and parade around with their wounds for all to see.
They pretend to be innocent to gain sympathy
yet force public criticism on me.
I'm used to grinning and bearing it.
I believe the truth speaks for itself. I'm not fond of giving explanations.
But now, I'm saying no to that.
I keep letting other people use me like a trash can.
Even I feel disgusted by myself.
I have to speak the truth.
Problems between you two cannot be blamed on others.
If there are demons in broad daylight
then they are the ones who accuse the good people of being demons.
What Xiong Qing Chun did to Zheng Qiu Dong was out-and-out betrayal.
What did it have to do with me?
Jia.
I was a poor child who came to Hangzhou with 300 yuan in my pocket.
Everything I have now didn't come easily.
Zheng Qiu Dong is my everything.
I hope you will not see him again. I'm begging you.
Don't say that.
What you receive from begging is what others don't need anymore.
What is Zheng Qiu Dong?
The one you truly love?
Or a necessity for you to survive in this city?
Of course...
He is the one I love.
On this point...
It's not that I worry you.
It's that you don't have confidence in yourself.
You've seen him with Xiong Qing Chun.
You've imagined him with me.
You can't help but compare.
No matter how you compare, you feel he doesn't treat you as well.
It's not a delusion. It's a matter of fact.
If that is how it is
then it is woe for the two of you.
I feel you are still in his heart.
You must also think...
he is in my heart as well.
Am I right?
- Isn't he? - No.
Do you believe me?
At least I want to believe you.
Jia.
With age comes wisdom.
After experiencing joys and sorrows
one is bound to realize some life wisdom.
I can tell you the cost of being immature is high for women.
It's best to put a stop to it while you're still young.
Or else, you will pay with the best years of your life
and innumerable opportunities.
The most you'll get in return is a few words of sympathy.
By the time you come to your senses...
there will already be wrinkles around your eyes.
The immaturity I speak of comes in many forms.
One of which is lying to yourself.
Without immaturity, there is no true love.
If lying to yourself can bring peace of mind
then it's worth doing.
If it can bring peace of mind, then why do you still say I am in his heart?
At least don't lie to yourself.
They've all left. I should go see Kui now.
You haven't promised me yet.
- Promised you what? - Not to see him again.
I'm sorry.
I cannot accept this sort of restriction that is issued to mistresses.
I don't believe a promise like this is any sort of guarantee.
If you believe you cannot have all of Zheng Qiu Dong...
then there is a dangerous possibility you should be aware of.
What dangerous possibility?
You're not right for each other.
I am just guessing. Don't take it to heart.
Uncle Chen, these were your favorites.
Unfortunately, I came too late.
Where's Mr. Chen?
He went to pick up Chairman Liang of Hui Yin Ventures.
You didn't get to see him in Beijing, right? You can see him now.
He came just for me?
Not really.
He knew Chen's father. He's also from the Wudaokou neighborhood.
He's coming to visit.
I said it'd be perfect.
You two can also meet.
I'm also a financial consultant for their company now.
Didn't his assistant say their Beijing branch is already fully staffed?
Yes.
We're being too inflexible.
Yi Ren, why must you return to Beijing?
What if you don't go back?
What do you mean?
Hui Yin's headquarters are in Hangzhou and they're hiring.
- What if you work here for two years? - Here?
I haven't thought about it.
That's not a problem. Think about it now.
I never thought I'd plant grapes in Yunnan.
It's a bit sudden.
I've been wanting to ask you what's so good about Beijing.
Nothing at all.
Hui Yin has a very nice environment.
They have an open-minded corporate culture
and a very graceful and mild way of doing things.
Their business is mainly comprised of high-end clients.
I can speak to Chairman Liang and have a good team picked out for you.
Have you become a headhunter?
If Chen's father hadn't passed away at this time, you wouldn't have come.
Then you wouldn't be able to meet Chairman Liang.
The old man dotes on you.
He's already gone
but he still left you a reason to escape your predicament.
They're here.
- Hello, Bang. - Hi, Kui.
Let me introduce you to a friend.
This is my good friend, Luo Yi Ren.
She used to be the chairwoman of Zhong Bao Media.
The old man has passed so she came to keep me company.
This is Chairman Liang of Hui Yin Ventures.
- Hello. - Hello.
Zhong Bao? It's an honor to meet you. My name is Liang Bang.
[Hui Cheng Gong: Good news!]
Hello, Chairman Zheng.
President Zhao? What brings you here?
I'm sorry. I'm no longer bank president.
Kidding! I accept your recommendation and have handed in my resignation.
I came to say goodbye.
Thank you.
I didn't expect it to happen so fast. The French have learned to be efficient.
When will you head to Beijing?
- Tonight. - So soon?
You came at the right time.
Manager Tian and I were just picking out a gift for you.
You're giving me a gift?
You're being too nice. I should be the one giving you a gift.
Take a look. This is what we just picked out.
I like them.
Thank you.
I'm going to Beijing tonight to accept the offer
and inform the executives at the Beijing subbranch.
I'll be back soon for a debriefing and then I'll officially assume my post.
When I return, I'm taking you guys out to dinner.
Hello, Jia.
Seeing you so relaxed, I'm guessing everything went well.
President Zhao has already handed in his resignation.
He's going to Beijing tonight to pick up his offer.
Congratulations.
If every case could be as straightforward as yours
that would make us so happy.
Making up my mind so soon
was because I had been wanting to leave for a long time.
However, to be able to find me in a sea of people
and match me with a position that needs me, one that I needed
honestly won you a very favorable impression from the start.
Your hard work made this possible.
Aside from thank you, there's only one other word to say.
Professional.
We actually never expected you to make a decision so soon.
I'm the type to make impulsive decisions.
I focus on the big picture and overlook the details.
In the past, I learned a lesson.
A leopard can't change his spots.
I'll be adding that phrase to your file.
One of Yikon Beijing's partners
believes we were the ones behind the Bank of the Mediterranean case.
Why did he say that?
He said it must have been a Hangzhou headhunter.
Te Hui isn't the only headhunting firm in Hangzhou.
I can tell you who did it.
Who?
De Ren, Zheng Qiu Dong.
Him again?
Lin Bai, do you think we can poach him?
Te Hui is a large international firm. Not everybody can have this chance.
It's not likely.
Why?
Because he has ambition.
What do you mean?
In China, ambitions are also called dreams.
Good people's dreams are called dreams.
Bad people's dreams are called ambitions.
As in doing great things and being the boss of others
instead of being bossed by others.
Why do you call him a bad person?
He's not really.
Saying he has ambitions
is more in line with someone like him who has a wild nature.
Is he wild? He's very refined.
There's the expression, "gentle in appearance, wild at heart."
It's talking about a bad boy like him.
What are his ambitions?
Perhaps they are to establish a large international firm
like Korn Ferry, Heidrick & Struggles, or Te Hui.
You're his friend.
Please tell him he can lock his ambitions into a safe now.
Take them out for a look when it pleases him
but don't carry them around every day.
Why?
Because his ambitions will never be realized.
Why not?
One must start with reality when creating a business plan.
Bye now.
What's the rush?
Take it slowly.
Hello?
I've discussed capital management with him.
He was very interested in the beginning
but he's been busy and I haven't heard from him.
What is he busy with?
He made a killing last month.
He recruited a subbranch bank president for a foreign investment bank
at astonishing speed.
When other headhunters were just lining up
he had already closed the case.
It made big waves in the industry.
I'm guessing he's enjoying the triumphs of success.
He probably said some contrived words such as feeling a lot of pressure, right?
Yes, and wanting to live a peaceful life. It was so amusing.
I won't be returning to Beijing in the near future.
Why's that?
Kui found me a cushy job at Hui Yin Ventures
in the investment department.
I'm treating it like an internship.
You two are being so secretive. Exactly how big are your plans?
No, we're not.
Don't look down on me.
I used to work on investments in Zhong Bao.
We also worked with foundations.
I've learned my lesson. I wouldn't dare look down on you.
Zheng Qiu Dong needs a direct influence
to foster his strategic vision and help draw up a definite long-term plan.
I'm not appropriate for the task.
I think I can do that.
My interest in Te Hui is dwindling.
It would be most convenient if you can join De Ren.
He needs someone he can discuss important matters with.
Just thinking about leading a small company into the capital market
and making it big and powerful is very exciting.
I feel like Valley's Meng Zi Jing.
I witnessed Valley's growth.
There's only one thing Meng Zi Jing is good at.
Choosing collaborators.
Choosing the right partner is crucial.
That depends on luck.
Not every vagrant is named Henry Adams.
Bye.
I'd like some advice on appropriate shareholder ratios.
Yes, yes.
You have my email, right?
Okay.
Then...
Then I'll be waiting to hear from you.
Hi there, Beautiful.
You're finally here. How could you make me wait so long?
People in China spend
five times as much time online as people in America and Japan.
That's why it's an "Internet Plus" age.
If you can join an internet company
you'll be at an advantage.
You have so many years of HR experience and an accounting certification.
You're a superb white-collar worker.
I guarantee that if you go over to Vipshop
your salary will be quadrupled at the very least, plus stock options.
You'll be in charge of their human resources.
They're planning an HR international talent strategy.
They're in urgent need of an expert like you to join them.
It's really well worth joining them.
What are these?
They’re benefits for those on your level.
They're additional. Look here.
Number one, free English and Japanese courses.
There's a Vipshop college here.
Haven't you wanted to strengthen your English skills?
Number two is also great: travel. Hawaii.
Most young people don't choose this.
I know you don't want to leave Zheng Qiu Dong.
That's okay. Couples don't have to work in the same company.
Being apart can actually lead to better development.
How can you secure his heart?
Only by improving.
Only by bettering yourself will he feel the danger.
Men are most afraid of women being stronger than them.
Frankly, dating is the weak's investment in the strong.
Marriage is the strong's possession of the weak.
What kind of nonsense is that?
Don't like hearing it?
Pretend I didn't say anything.
This is an internet platform.
You need to think about this seriously and with a level head.
I guarantee
this will be the most critical decision of your life before you turn 30.
If you go, you'll rise up a big step.
Isn't there a catchphrase for college entrance exams?
Every point increase brings you ahead of 1,000 others.
Take this single step
and you'll leave behind over a million of your peers.
Apart from HR experience and an accounting certification
I don't have any other advantage.
Wrong!
First of all, these two advantages are enormous.
Even if you didn't have these two
you still have one major advantage.
- What is that? - Looks.
Don't forget you're also a beautiful woman.
Who are you talking about?
At this point, the company needs to expand.
If you're willing to join us
you'll be in charge of hiring and training.
Sure.
But we have to first negotiate how many shares I'll hold.
In the shareholding system
my status will be determined by my shares.
Can you be any more direct?
How much do you want?
I shouldn't just be a partner.
I should also be De Ren's second major shareholder.
Look at how respectful I am. I don't want to get the better of you.
The people I have now are my founding team.
What are you saying?
Can they compare to me?
You know this more clearly than I do.
You must've made a hundred calculations.
Don't expect any less.
I won't hold back in this regard.
If I let you lowball me
you'll be the first to look down on me.
You won't take our friendship into consideration?
Would you?
No.
That's right. I won't either.
This is business.
Insisting on mixing business and friendship
would be shameless.
Not even. You'd be a bully.
So tell me how much you want.
40 percent.
Impossible. Too high.
It's not high at all.
You'll hold 51 percent and 9 percent goes to the rest.
It's the most reasonable ratio.
You'd make the decision for me?
You're the big boss.
Leave your brain for making big decisions.
Leave these trivial matters to me.
This really won't fly. 40 percent is too high.
You should be contemplating this for a long time before responding.
Such a quick reply seems to lack justification.
It's really too high. I don't have any justification.
Let me give you a suggestion.
Consult a professional as soon as possible.
20 percent.
If that figure was reasonable, would you take me?
Don't assume I will counter with 30 percent.
I won't.
So tell me. If I have 20 percent, how much will you have?
70 percent. The rest split 10 percent.
Rudimentary thinking.
Think like an owner.
You should go to Wudaokou to purchase a course
on how to increase the worth of shareholders.
I won't say any more.
You have an MBA from Peking University.
You know everything. You're just playing dumb.
I didn't finish the program.
Looking good, Vice Chairman Lin.
Really?
I searched all day for this. It had fallen into a crack in the sofa.
Payment has been received for Zhao Jian Ting's case.
He sent these photos and said thanks for the gift.
This is the subbranch bank president?
Yes, he's a pretty nice person.
I'm going now. Don't wait for me for dinner. I have an English class.
- Bye, Vice Chairman Lin. - Bye.
One of your earliest male employees later job-hopped.
What was his name?
Hui Cheng Gong.
A simple and good-natured opportunist.
- Where is he now? - Who knows?
Didn't he publish a book? "Job-Hop Your Way to Top Millionaire."
- Oh, yes. - Isn't he a lunatic?
20 percent. Think about it.
I'm talking serious business. Don't joke.
Kang Qiu Technologies is preparing to go public.
If there are foreign issuers
we must compile versions of our prospectus in different languages.
You should ensure the consistency of all versions.
We will strive for consistency, but what if discrepancies occur?
There's no helping it then. The Chinese version will have to prevail.
After all, we are listing in China.
If there are no other questions, I will move on.
We're leaving now, Second Uncle.
- Okay. - Goodbye.
This team is very professional. I trust them.
With Second Uncle keeping tabs, we can be less involved.
Have you had enough rest? Do you want to do something?
Lin?
- Hello. - Ms. Kui.
I'd like some advice.
Qiu Dong? What do you need?
Do you think my proposal for 40 percent of the shares...
He'd be considered the most important partner.
But he asked for 40 percent of the shares.
- Is that too much? - Is that too much?
- It does seem a bit much. - I think it's a bit much.
How much do you think would be appropriate?
I think 30 percent. Ask around for more advice.
So how much do you think is appropriate?
I think 30 is about right.
You can look up other major examples.
Understood.
- When are you and Mr. Chen returning? - When are you returning to Hangzhou?
Planning for the day after tomorrow...
Goodbye.
We'll talk when I get back. Bye.
Did Lin Bai call you?
Did Zheng Qiu Dong call you?
Has the Operation Neptune that you and Luo Yi Ren have been secretly planning
already begun?
We haven't been doing anything.
How many shares do you think Lin Bai should have when joining us?
I don't even know how many I'll have.
How would I know how many he should have?
Then tell me how many you should have.
Look at those husband and wife entrepreneurs.
They're always the first and second major shareholders.
Not always. Sometimes, the wives aren't shareholders.
Despite that, once... This is just an example.
Once they divorce
the wife can take 50 percent of the husband's shares.
Just like cars and houses, stock is protected by marital law.
Equity share arrangements hold significance in corporate law
not in marital law.
Yes.
I don't have shares or a marriage.
So what do I have?
You will have shares.
I'm sure you want your future partner to be a superman.
Supermen make super demands.
Have you thought about when you'll get married?
Do you feel insecure?
So if I feel secure, we don't have to get married?
I see now.
You're not willing to give me anything.
I said I'll give you shares.
But marriage is different.
Marriage isn't what I give you or what you give me.
Instead, it's what we cultivate together--
Enough, enough. Don't say any more.
You used to make a living giving speeches.
You can preach all day.
You always have a reason. In the past, present, future, always.
I can't win.
In your eyes, I'm just a lowly office worker.
I've put everything I have into my job
but I'm still ordered around, on call, and have to work overtime.
I'll never have the chance to be on equal standing with you.
Jia Yi Mei, is your current standing not high enough?
You're a vice chairwoman. Are you just an office worker?
If you want to exchange ideas with me, correct your attitude first.
Stop focusing on what you can't have, and look at what you already have.
Is it what you bestowed on me?
Was I not qualified for it?
Did I not earn it with my hard work?
Was it...
Exchanged for my affections?
Are you exchanging your affections for it?
Where are you going?
- Stop throwing a fit. - I'm not throwing a fit.
I'm just saying what I want to say!
- Hello? - Hey.
Is this a good time to talk?
Yes. Go ahead.
Did you consult someone yet?
Yes. It's too high. 40 percent is too much.
But the 20 percent you proposed is too low.
- 25. - 30.
I'll give you a reply tomorrow. Let me think about it.
All right, we'll talk tomorrow.
You draw up an agreement, I'll draw up a resignation.
- All right. Bye. - Bye.
- Let me have a kiss. - No!
- Kiss me. - No!
No!
Someone's knocking on the door. Move over.
Spoilsport!
Zheng?
Is Yi Mei back?
No. Isn't she with you?
She really didn't come back?
She really didn't. You can search if you want.
This is her phone. She forgot it.
Have her call me when she gets back.
Okay.
Sorry for disturbing you.
18th floor.
Doors are closing.
Why don't I tell you a joke?
A buddy sent me a hilarious joke the other day.
Listen up.
An elementary school teacher asked one student
"What car does your father drive?"
The student replied, "Big rig."
The teacher asked the next student, "What about your father?"
The student replied
"Big fool."
You finally smiled!
Where did you go yesterday?
Back to my place.
I got back right after you left.
Why didn't you call me?
You didn't call me either.
Chairman Zheng.
Bad news.
Bank of the Mediterranean's Director Bi wants you to video chat with you.
- What is it? - He didn't say much.
It has to do with Zhao Jian Ting. It doesn't sound good.
I have horrifying news to announce.
The Zhao Jian Ting you recommended for subbranch bank president
is suspected of fabricating his CV.
His educational background and academics are fake.
Our China headquarters already dismissed him yesterday.
That's impossible, Director Bi. Is there proof?
At present, there is no clear evidence yet.
Absurd. A verdict was reached before there was concrete proof?
Zheng Qiu Dong, as De Ren's head
you need to have the courage to admit your failure.
Zhao Jian Ting himself already admitted to it.
Is there any meaning to questioning proof?
Where is he?
We're only responsible for his termination, not his whereabouts.
Contact him.
I have a simple question, Director Bi.
You say Zhao Jian Ting admitted to it.
You must have had suspicions, and with that, questioning.
And only with questioning would he have admitted anything.
What aroused your suspicions about him?
An anonymous phone call.
What was said in the call?
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