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[Game of Hunting]
[Episode 44]
Lin Bai, Yan Bing He and his daughter are both the same case.
We can't take them both on. One of them needs to go.
Why?
We can't accept two payments for one job.
How is this one job?
They're clearly two different clients.
What are you saying? Are you playing dumb?
Don't tell me you want to keep it secret and accept payment from both.
If necessary, then we must take payment from both sides.
No, I don't approve.
That reeks of fraud!
Fraud?
Are you talking about me, Qiu Dong?
You shouldn't be speaking to me
in that tone that is used to denounce Yuan Kun.
If you suspect fraud
then that shows you still haven't understood the nature of our service!
Anybody can find a high-sounding reason for the extra money they gain.
I don't care what you say.
I'm going to reveal everything tomorrow!
It's either Yan Bing He or Yan Feng. We can only take one client!
There is some money that is off-limits.
Qiu Dong!
Don't forget.
You are obligated to keep your clients' secrets.
For this, you must be willing to bear a sullied reputation.
If you reveal this secret
to put it lightly, you will be called an amateur.
In a more serious light
your past self-imposed rule of morality above all
was nothing more than to sing your own praises!
Come in.
Chairman Zheng, Sheng Huang Corporation and Shanghai's Dan Nong Cosmetics
have waged four lawsuits in the past 10 years.
The information is in this USB.
I know. It's over intellectual property rights.
Perhaps you're right.
I'm reflecting on it.
I shouldn't have flaunted my seniority. Don't take it to heart.
You are the CEO I want.
The Yans have different demands.
We provide different services according to their different demands.
In order to satisfy both of them, these are indeed two different cases.
It's not a matter of money.
That's the right way to think about it.
Kui is asking us out to dinner tonight.
Is she?
I haven't seen her in a long time.
There's something strange.
What is it?
The mentally deranged Chen Xiang, the dazed chief intelligence officer
is entirely an act.
An act?
What's this about?
He's normal.
He can rack up a score in the millions in the Thunder Raid app game.
With a renowned boss like Yan Bing He, with his eye-catching luxury car
he'll be recognized as soon as he enters the hospital entrance.
The guards on duty at the entrance
will immediately notify the hospital's inpatient nurses
of President Yan's arrival
The nurses will immediately notify Chen Xiang.
He'll drop whatever he's doing and return to his hospital bed
transforming back to a patient suffering a nervous breakdown.
Who told you that? A fellow patient?
I saw it with my own eyes.
He's a very convincing actor.
He's invested so much time and effort into this act.
Why?
His investment is proportional to his purpose.
If you believe he has invested a lot
that means there is an equally large purpose behind his act.
We need to bribe the guards on duty.
As well as the inpatient nurses and a couple of doctors.
A riddle wrapped in an enigma.
These are your hunting grounds now.
Tonight's dinner is on me.
You and Kui had better not try to steal the bill from me.
Chairman Zheng.
- Had dinner yet? - We just ate.
You two don't have much planned here in the afternoon.
I have an odd mission for you two.
An odd mission?
Imitate the sound of a frog beneath a toilet?
I got it right.
Is this for real?
Croak croak.
Not him. He absolutely doesn't fit the bill.
Why do you keep looking at the photo? Just commit the face to memory.
You're not cut out to be a spy.
And you are?
It's just to be on the safe side.
Look, isn't that the Yan woman?
Yes.
What's her name?
I also fail at being a spy.
Her name is Yan Feng.
Wait here. I'll go inside for a look.
No, she's seen both of us at the office.
It was just a glance. Would she remember?
Does she have a facial recognition system?
Just wait a bit longer.
She's coming out.
Two people.
Kui said this is her friend's restaurant.
Unknown number. Should I pick up?
Telemarketer. Don't pick up.
I'll pick up if it lasts another three rings.
Hello?
I am. Who are you?
Yes, go ahead.
[Concerning Chen Xiang?]
Can we meet?
I'm over at Bin'an Road and Xingcheng Road.
He said if he's not a headhunter, he might just become a detective.
He has such an interest?
Very much so.
As soon as he heard there was a clue on that CIO
he asked to meet right away.
Mr. Gu, how did you know Yan Bing He came to us?
I worked at Sheng Huang for so many years.
I have made some friends.
I may have left, but my friends are still there.
You say you used to have a deep conflict with Chen Xiang.
What was the reason?
You must know
Shanghai's Dan Nong Cosmetics has always been Sheng Huang's rival.
However, that company's growth has been quite unusual.
There is evidence that
Dan Nong Cosmetics spends only a small proportion of funding on R&D.
So low, it's nearly zero.
However, they publicly assert
their annual R&D expenditure is 50 million yuan.
But according to their publicly-released list of capital expenditures
not one cent has been used on research equipment
or any interaction with R&D institutions.
Therefore, their supposed 50 million yuan expenditure is a lie.
This is also Dan Nong Cosmetics's closely-guarded secret.
- You discovered this secret? - Yes.
I have a relative who works there.
During dinner one time, he let slip
Dan Nong steals R&D results from Sheng Huang.
Does that relative still work there?
He's no longer there.
His legs were broken but he managed to save his life.
That means Dan Nong doesn't have its own dedicated R&D team.
They have been relying on a secret insider source
growing to this day by stealing intelligence from Sheng Huang.
That's correct.
Dan Nong's intelligence sources
may also include other companies in the same trade
but Sheng Huang is definitely in the mix.
This has continued for over 10 years.
10 continuous years.
I understand now.
Dan Nong's mole is among Sheng Huang's executives.
Someone who has access to the company's core trade secrets.
Yes.
Frankly speaking, I suspect Chen Xiang is the mole.
Chen Xiang has always been faithful and true to the president
and will soon be his son-in-law.
It doesn't sound very logical.
If not Chen Xiang, it can only be President Yan himself.
This has been happening for so long
with at least two rounds of personnel changes.
But what about the information? There continues to be leaks.
It can't be anyone else.
It is Chen Xiang.
Last year, I conducted an investigation into this
but Chen Xiang quickly found out.
I did not have my guard up against him at the time.
Soon after, I was dismissed from Sheng Huang.
I wrote a letter to Yan Bing He. He should be aware of this.
In your letter, you said Chen Xiang is Dan Nong's corporate spy?
Yes.
Chen Xiang is a spy for Dan Nong.
Then do you reckon he was a spy from the beginning
or began conspiring sometime afterward?
I was removed before I finished my investigation.
What was the reason for your dismissal?
A financial issue. Misappropriation of...
The company's idle funds.
Did you actually do it or were you framed?
I actually did it.
You were in R&D at Sheng Huang.
How did you have access to idle funds?
When there's a will, there's a way.
I admit I was wrong to do it. I took my chances.
As a result, Chen Xiang gained a hold on me and kicked me out.
I am a mistrustful person.
I'm not sure whether you are here to provide clues or to disrupt my focus.
I suppose I've made a mistake.
I haven't gained your trust yet.
I've said too much too soon.
Don't misunderstand.
Once all doubts have been dispelled, trust will come naturally.
All right.
I shall take my leave.
- Keep in touch. - Okay.
Sorry to make you wait, Kui.
That's all right. You're a busy man.
Sit here.
I heard you've changed professions to become Sherlock Holmes.
It'd be fun if I became a real detective.
How did it go?
It was all right. All spy talk.
Is someone else coming?
I invited Yi Ren. Do you mind?
No problem.
Is she well?
You can ask her yourself when she gets here.
Hi, Qiu Dong.
Hi.
Sit down.
What's this? We've all come to work in Hangzhou.
That shows what a magnet you are.
- Have you ordered yet? - We've ordered.
- How come Mr. Chen isn't here? - He's off on business.
By the way, the two of us will be away from Hangzhou for a while.
We'll be joining a wine operations enterprise.
Wine operations? Where?
We'll be spending more time in Shenzhen.
Di Gao Holdings registered in the Cayman Islands last year.
This year, they plan to list on Hong Kong's stock exchange.
We're going over to help them.
Which company managed to secure you and Mr. Chen together?
You and your occupational hazard.
No headhunter was involved. It's a friend's company. They need us.
What about our plan?
Qiu Dong.
Are you open to listening to my suggestions for De Ren's future?
Of course.
My 20th wedding anniversary party left me with a deep impression.
You're all competent people.
You're capable and innovative thinkers.
Later on, Chen brought it to my attention.
He asked why you all didn't come together to work on something big.
Something significant that is
in line with your aspirations and also reflects your worth.
If you are all willing, we can use our resources to help you.
Yi Ren, pick up where I left off.
You are also one of the initiators.
So you all had this planned out.
Lin Bai spoke to you about the idea to go public.
You were also willing to try.
Of course I am.
But he didn't tell me about the two women pushing this behind the scenes.
All the core members are present today.
It's all of us.
The outlook on human resources is increasingly optimistic.
De Ren's profits have been good in the last two years.
The basic conditions for raising capital are fulfilled.
Chen and I are going to Di Gao Holdings to prepare them for an IPO
firstly, for their wine enterprise
and secondly, in preparation for your future developments.
I have also spoken to Chairman Liang about your company's situation.
Kui has also recommended you to them.
Hui Yin has interest in investing.
It seems it's time for my lucky break.
I never thought I'd also receive a helping hand.
The relationship is mutual.
We need each other's help.
Where are you all off to?
Where are they?
They've all left.
I'm supposed to give you a ride.
Lin Bai's idea?
I heard you've been recruiting and expanding rapidly.
It's mainly because Lin Bai is familiar with this work.
Our Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen offices are open for business.
Very soon, we'll also be in seven provincial capitals.
That's great.
I heard you accepted a mysterious case.
Lin Bai is usually quite tight-lipped. How come he tells you everything?
Don't blame him. I asked.
If Hui Yin is to invest in De Ren in the future
I have to pay attention to your business.
If this plan can become a reality...
The three of us will join hands to manage a listed company.
This story will definitely become a fantasy novel bestseller.
Take it easy. It's not complicated.
How come you're so unreliable?
How am I unreliable?
You broke up with Jia Yi Mei.
She's such a good-natured girl. Weren't you taking advantage of her?
Lin Bai, oh Lin Bai.
His wife is pregnant and he's now in charge of the gossip.
Have nothing to say?
You love them and leave them.
The truth is...
I didn't leave her. She dumped me.
I was dumped.
Again?
You were dumped both times.
What are you laughing at?
We were both picked over and left behind.
You're not any better than I am.
That's offensive.
- Sorry. - I don't mind not being picked.
It's not a terrible thing.
[I loved Naoko. I love her just the same now.]
Is there more?
This was when they returned.
It was dark so it's not too clear, but we were afraid of getting too close.
But we can be certain that's them.
Not bad.
Good job on this mission.
If we have a car, we could follow them even more thoroughly.
We already have a few candidates. We're currently in the selection process.
Good.
I know you have industry regulations on client confidentiality
but I still want to stress that this isn't like other headhunting cases.
Confidentiality is even more important on this.
Rest assured.
Ms. Yan, I think staying in the hospital
can't be beneficial to your boyfriend's condition.
You could take him out more to relieve his boredom.
The doctor said it's best to stay inside with minimal outside exposure
so as to avoid any stimulants.
You don't need such strict standards for the new candidate.
The earlier they start, the earlier they can adapt to Sheng Huang's many rules.
I'm currently swamped with asset management.
I'll have to rely on you for this hiring.
It's my job.
Oh, that's right.
Shanghai's Dan Nong Cosmetics and Sheng Huang
have continued to be tangled up in lawsuits.
What is that about?
I am responsible for financial affairs.
I've never paid attention to legal matters.
I searched online.
They're all cases against Dan Nong for stealing Sheng Huang's R&D results.
We've always lost.
There's no point in bringing that up.
Mr. Zheng, is this relevant to our case?
Perhaps.
Some rumors you're better off not trusting.
Ms. Yan, which rumors are you referring to?
The ones you've heard.
We've found four candidates.
However, some are concerned
replacing your future son-in-law will be disadvantageous for them in the future.
Am I someone like that?
I haven't revealed your company's name yet.
My son-in-law?
Tell them not to have such concerns.
So what should I say to dismiss their misgivings?
Just tell them I'm the one driving out Chen Xiang.
He and my daughter have no future.
You've said before
Chen Xiang has made heroic contributions to Sheng Huang's development.
You only have one daughter.
Sheng Huang's future likely should rely heavily upon Chen Xiang.
Times have changed.
I have a friend who gathers competitive intelligence.
He told me Dan Nong Cosmetics has been your company's rival for 10 years.
How come I've heard that company resorts to some dirty methods?
They are thieves, incomparable thieves!
You suspect this thief
had already dipped its hands into Sheng Huang long ago.
Is that based on your intuition
or did you hear something?
Intuition, I guess.
There's proof but it won't hold up in court.
Sheng Huang and Dan Nong have a long-standing feud.
If you can bring the truth to light
I will cover a year of De Ren's profits.
Lin Bai's here.
Our CFO, and legal and accounting representatives are also present.
Come down when you're ready. We'll be waiting downstairs.
You're all here.
Manager Dai of the valuation firm called to say traffic is holding him up.
How are you guys doing?
We have basic figures for each fiscal year.
We'll discuss particulars for setting up accounts after reorganization.
Okay. Sit for a bit.
Come with me. I need to speak with you.
What thrilling story do you have for me now?
Yan Bing He seems to know about Chen Xiang.
He's kicking the guy out and his daughter might not be marrying him.
How much does he know about Chen Xiang? Is it really like the rumors say?
10 years undercover?
In his words
there's proof but it won't hold up in court.
He must have had suspicions long ago.
He just couldn't find concrete evidence.
His company is full of Chen Xiang's loyal friends
and his precious daughter is held hostage.
He can't touch the guy. He's dying of anxiety.
It's not that bad.
If he were that anxious, he could make use of Sheng Huang's deep pockets
and throw his money at the best investigative firms.
I don't believe the truth about Chen Xiang and Dan Nong
is so hard to find that there have been no results for years.
Easy for you to say.
Do you think you could figure out the truth so easily?
Why don't you go do it then?
Yan Bing He promised that
if De Ren can find the truth about Chen Xiang
he will cover our profits this year.
- Building me up? - You really can do this.
Due diligence investigation is nearly wrapped up.
Next is ownership restructuring. You don't need to take part.
You can just listen to reports from me, Jian Ting, and Yi Ren.
Focus on your investigation.
Completing that will equate to a year's profits.
It's no joke.
I don't believe a mere Chen Xiang
can stump Hangzhou's Sherlock Holmes.
There's something I said to Zhou Shuang He.
I'll say it to you now.
Okay, I'll give it a try.
Qiu Dong, Lin Bai.
Sorry to make you wait.
Done with work?
Yes, the Securities Regulatory Commission just left.
This is Mr. Tu, our lawyer, and Mr. Hou, our accountant.
Our guy from the valuation firm is held up from traffic.
There's no rush. Why don't we wait upstairs?
The conference room will be more convenient.
We can discuss the legal and financial auditing matters separately.
- Let's go. - This way.
Do you feel confident about this?
More and more like a goddess.
- Did you eat garlic? - Quit it.
Luo Yi Ren is totally your cup of tea. No two ways about it.
Just stop resisting.
Yi Ren, CEO Lin said you're--
Say it.
CEO Lin has something to say to you.
Was "Transformers" the first cartoon you ever saw?
"Doraemon."
I know this was definitely not what you two were talking about.
Mine was "She-Ra".
Mine was "Denver, the Last Dinosaur".
Director Zhao.
You're much too serious.
Good job.
Excuse me.
Head to the sixth floor to Conference Room 2. There will be signs.
Qiu Dong, come with me to the 15th floor for a signature.
Another signature?
This is just the start of a million signatures.
It's a contract that requires the legal representative's signature.
You first.
We'll be having tea down here. Take your time.
No rush. Take your sweet time.
Is he considered a bad person?
He's a good person compared to me.
Compared to you, he's bad.
Aren't you sweet?
Hi, Manager Luo.
Still not done with asset management?
Now I know it's not easy to be a principal.
Chairman Zheng?
You two know each other?
Yes.
Do you come here often?
Hui Yin is our brokerage as well as our asset management firm.
Are you here to see Manager Luo?
This is our floor.
- Bye, Ms. Yan. - Goodbye.
- You first, Chairman Zheng.
CEO Lin.
Ms. Yan? What is it?
I'd like to know what Chairman Zheng's relationship
to Luo Yi Ren from Hui Yin's investment division is.
How come you're asking about them?
It's nothing really.
The information Chairman Zheng gave me said one of the candidates is a female.
I don't suppose he is thinking of recruiting Luo Yi Ren to Sheng Huang?
How can that be possible?
Manager Luo isn't in intelligence. You're overthinking things.
Is that so? That's just what I wanted to know.
Manager Luo likely doesn't know much about competitive intelligence.
CEO Lin, do you also know Luo Yi Ren?
We knew each other back in Beijing. We're old friends now.
The same with Chairman Zheng.
They must be meeting for private reasons and nothing to do with headhunting.
In that case, I guess I was being too sensitive.
Are Chairman Zheng and Luo Yi Ren
more than just friends?
I don't believe it. I won't believe it no matter what you say.
You can tell as well?
There's affection in their eyes.
No, no, no!
Don't tell anyone but I'm trying to get them together.
Really? I can help.
That's decided. It'll be tomorrow.
No problem with me.
Just send me a message when it's done.
- Okay, bye. - Bye.
Be careful.
Yi Ren, why don't you give a ride to Chairman Zheng?
I suddenly remembered I have to pick up Juan Juan at her friend's house.
It'll be out of the way for Qiu Dong.
He has nothing better to do.
I don't believe he's picking up Feng Juan Juan. Do you?
Bye bye!
He used to be quite reserved. How come he's so straightforward now?
He lacks imagination.
His IQ is soaring but his EQ is on the decline.
You two are about the same.
Your secret headhunting case is for Sheng Huang, isn't it?
Yes.
The client is Yan Feng.
Isn't this considered leaking confidential information?
Yes.
I think you're just like a partner.
According to what Kui said
we'll have shared interests in the future.
So it's not a big deal to tell you.
Have you stayed at the same place since coming to Hangzhou?
Yes.
I've been wanting to move
but when I think about all the hassle of moving, I just can't be bothered.
I remember you were about to buy a house. Right?
With Xiong Qing Chun.
I think Chairman Liang really looks after you.
That's out of respect to Kui.
You change the subject whenever Xiong Qing Chun is mentioned.
Hungry? There's a place ahead with pretty good wontons.
Do they have dumplings?
Your wontons. Please enjoy.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
Looks good. Do you come here often?
Whenever I work late.
This is on my way home.
Is working late a common occurrence?
The same on Wall Street.
It'll happen to you soon.
Your financial audit is coming up.
Our business has always had a single account.
One that Jia managed.
Xiong Qing Chun and Jia Yi Mei...
Which one were you more comfortable with?
You're really taking advantage of this chance Lin Bai arranged.
Do we have to talk about this?
Why not?
Of the two
which one is Midori, Naoko, or Reiko? (Characters from "Norwegian Wood".)
I won't live my life like the book.
The women who appear and disappear from my life
will leave two deep scars on my heart.
One reminds me I still don't understand life.
The other reminds me
time passes by too quickly.
There isn't even time to take life seriously.
I remember returning to my parent's house
finding the books I read in college, and letting out a string of sighs.
Seeing the digital watch I used in high school
I couldn't help but feel a twinge of sadness.
Finding my class leader armband from primary school
I couldn't stop from crying out loud.
Time destroys all life.
But it cannot wipe out feelings.
When I was in prison...
my mentor said...
Things that can be forgotten are not important.
There may be many people you cannot forget.
But there is only one lover you cannot forget.
His words carry nearly the same meaning as what you said.
- Bring in Yang Nian and Lu Yu Tian. - Okay.
[Dan Nong Cosmetics founder, Liu An]
Come in.
- Chairman Zheng - Come.
Look.
This "Southern Documentary" was discontinued in 2009.
The Documentary Channel website
offers electronic editions of its 84 issues over 21 years.
Only the second issue of 1999 is missing.
Look, right here.
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