Subtitles by DramaFever
[In Life and Love]
[Episode 1]
The first piece of foie gras is soft and moist with an ivory color.
It is Toulouse foie gras.
The second piece is silky smooth and light yellow in color.
It is foie gras from the Great Hungarian Plain.
This isn't foie gras.
What?
We've all tasted it.
Although the texture is different, the taste is indeed that of foie gras.
Anyone who doesn't know how to make foie gras
isn't fit to be a French chef.
That's a personal attack against Mr. Sébian.
This is not a personal attack.
On the contrary, this is the conclusion I came to
after carefully reading through all of Mr. Sébian's publications.
If you two have read "My French Kitchen," which Mr. Sébian wrote last year
you should know he had once severely criticized
the cruelty of the production of foie gras
and made an oath that he would create a dish
that would have the luxurious and rich flavor of foie gras
yet still uphold humanitarian values in food.
That's why I think these three dishes before us
should be a new foie gras dish Mr. Sébian created
using molecular gastronomy and a very traditional food.
So what do you think this traditional food could be?
Chinese tofu.
Mr. Sébian is very grateful about your visit
and he will communicate all the details to Zhen Corporation as soon as possible.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
- Bye. - Bye, have a nice time.
Bye.
An Qing Huan.
How come you're here?
How did it go?
They were very cunning, but it's basically a done deal.
Now you want to go over my head and show off to the chairman
that you single-handedly closed the deal?
You're just so naive, aren't you?
Don't let me ever see you on the streets again.
Excuse me, sir. What would you like to order?
Sir, have you decided yet?
If you're not ready to order yet
can you let the customers behind you order first?
No, I'm ready.
I want a hamburger from meal number 3
fried chicken from meal number 6, and the drink from the kids' meal.
So you are ordering individual items, sir?
You ordered a chicken filet hamburger
a four-piece fried chicken, and a kid's size milk. Correct?
Strong comprehension! Make the hamburger mildly spicy.
I want three pieces of chicken breast and one drumstick
neither burnt nor charred.
Give me a full cup of milk.
This is my coupon.
Sir, please wait to the side. Next.
- Quickly, quickly. One kids' meal. - Okay.
One kids' meal.
This week, our kids' meal comes with a Minion. You can pick one.
Oh, good, okay.
What? Never seen a beautiful lady?
Beautiful, let's talk.
I'll give you my coupon. Give me your person.
I want to eat potato. I want to eat banana.
Potato, banana, potato, banana.
Honey, have you eaten yet?
Oh my gosh! Who is it? A seductress?
Listen, I have a wife.
You sure are on guard.
Definitely.
Honey, we've been married 10 years.
It's a bit unreasonable for you to keep testing me by trying to seduce me.
I'm not testing you. I really do want to seduce you.
Sweetie, do you love me?
- What? - Answer me.
Don't tell me you have someone else.
With the way you stick to me anytime, anywhere?
I really don't have the time to get to know other young and promising men.
Then there must be something you want from me.
Look at where I am right now.
Sweetie, what do you think? Doesn't it look nice?
Is that the kitchen of one of the men who admire you?
This man who admires me is named Ding Ren Jian.
Honey, can you stop joking with me? It's not my birthday yet.
You're no fun.
Fine, I'll stop playing around.
I'll tell you.
I've looked at houses for a long time.
In just this building alone, I've looked at eight different configurations.
Today, I've made my final decision.
This is it!
Wait...
Sweetie, I had fast food this morning. My comprehension is a bit slow.
Can you elaborate and talk slowly? What do you mean?
I'm saying, we're buying a house!
Honey?
9,600 yuan monthly mortgage payments.
Sweetie, how could you?
Ding, it's lunchtime. Let's go.
You guys go first. I have to handle something first.
Okay, we'll go first. We'll wait for you at the usual place.
- Help me order a bowl of noodles. - All right.
- Duck noodle soup. - Okay.
Do you guys know what this afternoon's meeting is about?
- No. - Salary increase.
We're getting a salary increase?
Salary increase? In your wildest dreams.
We might not be getting a year-end bonus.
Ding, don't sit by yourself. Come here.
- Over here. Let's eat together. - There's food here.
Ding, you've been with the company seven or eight years now, right?
Seven years and nine months.
You grew with the company. You're considered a long-time employee.
Ding, can you still remember when the last salary increase was?
I really can't remember.
It's been two or three years.
You hear that?
He's cautious and conscientious and works without complaint.
Which one of us can compare?
Listen, our boss is being too cruel, wanting to cut costs.
Ding, if I were you, I'd quit.
What would I do if I quit? I can't quit.
What's the big deal?
Ding, if you say the word, we'll go with you.
We'll all resign. Let's see what he'll do then.
Yes, that's right. We'll all quit.
The higher-ups will definitely be caught off guard.
All right, we'll do as Ding says. We'll leave with Ding.
- Yes. - That's right.
What have I said?
Mass resignation.
Did I say that?
- You said it! - Of course you did.
Loud and clear.
Don't you worry. We'll definitely follow your lead.
That's right.
All right. It's true we can't have our salaries cut anymore.
- I'll call... - To rally!
What right did she have to humiliate me like that? What right?
Are you even listening? Curse her!
Where's that sense of justice you're usually brimming with?
Young Mistress An, I'm listening.
Calm down, okay?
We're just bickering with our own people. It's nothing.
You didn't embarrass yourself in front of the foreigners, right?
No, I didn't. I really impressed them.
That's fine, then.
Ever since I've known you, you've handled all sorts of problems, big and small.
Back then, I knew you'd be someone who accomplished big things.
Am I right? Don't be mad anymore.
When is your flight landing? I'll come pick you up.
I'll send you my flight details. Come pick me up.
Let me tell you, I'm quitting when I get back!
Okay, okay. We'll talk when you're back.
This one, how much?
5,000 forint.
- Okay, for you. - Thank you.
Put down what you're working on.
Come to the conference room for a meeting.
Did you not hear me?
Come to the conference room for a meeting.
Everybody! Now!
Boss, I have something to say.
What is it? Speak.
Boss, are you holding a meeting to talk about cutting salaries?
Yes.
Our salaries really can't be cut anymore.
Do you remember the last time you increased our salaries?
Hold on. Did you want to talk to me about increasing salaries or something?
At the least, don't cut salaries.
The last time we had an increase was three years ago.
What should I do if not cut salaries? Do you not how the company is doing?
Have you pulled in any business in the past few months?
Well, everybody's getting upset about it.
Upset? I am too!
If you keep doing this, we can't work here anymore.
How many years have you been with me?
- I've been here for over seven years. - Over seven years!
At a time like this, you should be on my side, not theirs.
Those brats want a salary increase which means your salary decrease.
Why don't I decrease your salary?
They want to quit now. Everybody's getting worked up.
If they want to quit, you should be pacifying them.
You should be helping me! Don't help them!
- I... You're cutting my salary too. - I just have one question for you.
Is it you who wants a salary increase or is it them?
Everybody does.
It's you! I think it's just you!
How is it me? Everybody wants a salary increase!
Okay, then I'll ask them. If they want a salary increase, I'll give it to them!
I don't believe it. I'm going out there.
All right, you guys. You want to pressure me?
You want to do a mass resignation? No problem!
I'm very generous. If you say the word, I'll definitely let you loose.
Go on now. Who wants out?
Just raise your hand and I'll have Accounting settle your paycheck.
I won't force anyone to stay! Speak! Who wants to leave?
Raise your hands! Anyone?
Ding, Ding!
Ding, about today...
I... I'm really sorry.
It's okay, I get it.
I'm sorry, Ding.
Press the button for B2 for me.
B2?
Boss, Boss, this is bad.
- What? - Ding went to level B2.
So what? He brought this upon himself.
No, Boss. Ding's car is parked in B3.
- What is he going to B2 for? - How would I know?
Your car is in B2!
Have you forgotten how badly your car was scratched last time?
That's...
Oh, shit!
Ding! You're so evil!
What's the matter, Boss?
What are you doing?
We've known each other for over seven years. You've been good to me.
I wanted to do something for you before I left.
You scared me to death.
You're considered a long-time employee of the company.
How could you let those brats use you as cannon fodder?
- Aren't you an idiot? - I am.
You won't be able to come back to the same department.
The team rapport would be strained.
Be my driver for a few days.
I'll think of a way to transfer you to a branch office.
What about the salary?
The same as usual. You're still going on about that?
If you need a couple hundred, I'd give it to you with an IOU.
I'm not a cheapskate.
You're not a cheapskate.
Be on alert. Don't mess this chance up.
Go to the airport to pick up an important client.
You just need to deliver him safely to the hotel.
Don't you worry. I guarantee he'll be safe and sound.
Why am I getting more worried with your guarantee?
Listen, this client is very important.
If we lose this client, I'll be in hot water.
Don't worry, Boss.
Slowly, slowly.
Pay attention while driving.
Traffic Control has been rather strict lately.
- Drive slowly. - Okay.
Be quick, but drive steadily!
Bumps and scratches are costly!
I've arrived. The flight has just landed.
Don't worry, I promise I'll complete the mission.
Okay.
Young Mistress An, there is a ton of traffic. I'm serious.
I'm coming to you at a turtle's pace.
Couldn't you be on time for once so I'd be impressed with you for once?
Young Mistress An, it's too bad you're my buddy, not my girlfriend.
- Hurry up. - All right, don't worry.
I'm coming as fast as I can.
I know, I know. I'll be right there!
What the heck?
What do you think you're doing?
What are you doing? Why are you attacking me?
Why are you hitting me?
What are you doing? Help!
What do you want to sue him for?
I want to sue him for sexual harassment.
- You? - I'm suing her for assault.
You two just accidentally ran into each other.
Did you have to bring it here?
She bit me! Look! The teethmarks are still visible.
- Look. - You bit him?
I bit him because he was being a pervert.
I had just exited the airport and he pushed me to the ground
and touched me all over with both hands, harassing me!
I'm suing him!
If you're going to accuse me of being a pervert
I question whether you dressed that way to seduce me!
Seduce you? Are you insane?
Brother Officer, please use your tasteful judgment to take a look at me.
Then take a look at him.
Would I need to concern myself with him?
Indeed, you wouldn't.
Exactly! He even kept touching me. Aren't I at such a disadvantage?
- Watch what you're saying. - Okay, enough.
I have a good idea about what happened.
If you two have any demands, you can tell them to me.
How do you want to settle this?
- Apologize! - Pay up!
Why don't I give you another few minutes for you to talk it over?
I'm going out for some air.
- Apologizing or not? - Paying or not?
Officer, excuse me!
Is there anyone here with a Taiwanese accent
who is extremely pretty and has an amazing figure?
Yes, yes, yes.
Finally, someone's here.
What was the big deal? They're quarreling like lovers.
- Come, follow me. - Okay.
Who's that?
Wait outside. I'll handle it.
Looking elsewhere? Feeling guilty? Won't dare to look at me?
What would I be guilty about? I'm incredibly upstanding.
Can you two stop arguing?
Uncle Officer already told me.
- Brother. - Brother Officer already told me.
You two have been exchanging words for quite a while now.
Don't say anything. Listen to me say something from a fair perspective.
An Qing Huan, you are indeed being unreasonable.
- You hear that? - Traitor!
You say I'm unreasonable without having seen anything. Were you there?
I needed to be at the airport?
Do you know your fight at the airport is already trending on Sina Search?
It's trending?
What? Do I look good? Was my face oily?
I was busy fighting and didn't have time to powder.
It's really not bad.
It's actually okay.
Everyone's saying you're beautiful.
You'd be great in an idol drama as the antagonistic supporting character.
You see, you see?
The public has sharp eyes! They can see you're evil on the inside!
Justice is on my side.
I don't believe it. Is everyone on his side? Show me.
He does look like the victim here.
Victim? Who's the victim? Do you see? Who's the victim?
Okay, enough. You were attacking him with your bag, pa-pa-pa, so arrogantly.
People are saying it's deserved punishment
for a Ms. Perfect like you to be unable to get married.
How do they know I'm not married?
The power of the people is a force to reckon with. They're cyber-lynching you.
Oh my gosh. Cyber-lynching me?
Laughing? What are you laughing for?
A lot of people are trashing you online too.
They're saying you went too far, being hostile to the rich and pretty.
- Let me see the phone. Let me see. - Sit down.
Most comments, however, are saying you're a married couple
and showing off your affections in public.
Me with her?
Okay, okay, enough.
Even if you two don't find it embarrassing, I do.
There's been enough fighting and arguing. Go home now.
Go your separate ways.
Besides, we're keeping Uncle Officer from his work.
- Brother. - Right, Brother.
Okay, okay. Let's go now.
- If you have guts, don't go too far. - Who's afraid of you?
Do you think I should get his number?
Why? You've developed feelings for him?
Feelings?
I'm thinking if I get internal bleeding from anger, I'll make him pay money.
That's enough. Hurry up and call a cab and go home.
Where's your car?
My car's stuck in traffic on the freeway. I flagged down a motorbike to get here.
Honestly! Why isn't anything going my way today?
Boss.
I'm sorry.
Are you all right?
I'm fine. That person was just...
- Everything's been handled? - Yes.
Boss, I'm sorry for causing you trouble.
It's okay. Car keys.
I have to hurry to dinner with the client. I drove this car here.
The brakes aren't working well though. Get it fixed quickly.
- Safety first. - Okay, got it.
Also, turn in the company's entry card and keys.
Of course, if you don't have time, you can send by express mail.
- Bye now. - Boss!
- You don't know where your car is. - Don't worry, I'll find it.
It's not easy to find!
If I can't find it, I'll accept my fate.
Boss, keep going straight until the end, then turn left!
- Then another left, and then a right! - I know!
I have a spare key! Your box is in the trunk!
I really have no more chances this time.
Where are you?
I'm at Terminal 1.
Terminal 3?
Why would you be over there?
How long will it take you?
Okay, I'll wait for you. Be quick. I'm in a hurry.
Your driver went to the wrong terminal?
How is it any of your business?
Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 are very far apart. There's traffic too.
How is it any of your business?
Okay, okay, it's not my business. Have fun waiting.
I'm giving you one hour to return to Zhen Corporation.
What is it?
- Uh... - You want a ride?
- I'm expensive. - How much?
- 200 yuan. - 200 yuan?
The cab I just called only cost 150 yuan.
Then you can wait for your 150 yuan ride.
200 yuan it is, then. But you won't increase it after I get in, will you?
I don't operate an illegal taxi. Get in.
Can this seat be moved back? There's no space for my long legs.
What are you doing?
Push harder.
Thanks.
Can you turn on the air conditioning? Goodness.
Are you kidding me?
Air conditioning wastes gas. It's not environmentally friendly.
I'm a friend of the environment.
I really have to hand it to you.
I haven't asked you where we're going.
- Do you know Zhen Corporation? - No.
I'm not surprised.
I can turn on the GPS.
International Building, a fancy restaurant. Having a meal?
That's where I work.
I'm the assistant to the vice president of Zhen Corporation.
Why do you have such a dirty mind?
I didn't say anything. How do I have a dirty mind?
Sir, can you please not listen to such loud music?
Sure. That'll be another 50 yuan.
- You're crazy about money, aren't you? - Yes.
Starting now, if you don't a word to me, I'll give you another 100 yuan.
Deal!
What was that for?
You had a look.
That's 100 yuan.
If you're not in that line of work
it really is inappropriate to dress like that.
It is my fault that it's like that now.
If you don't mind, you can use this to cover up.
Is this a women's shirt?
Yes, my wife left it in the car.
I don't think it would be appropriate.
It's fine. I owe you.
My motto is, "Always pay off debts."
I'll take it, then.
My motto is, "Attack only if provoked. Repay kindness tenfold."
Ding Ren Jian. Nice to meet you.
An Qing Huan. Pleased to meet you too.
Hope to see you again sometime.
Hello, Chairman Zhai.
Xiao An.
Hello, Vice President Qin.
Why are you dressed like that?
After I landed today, dog crap accidentally got on my clothes
so I went to a random store to buy a shirt before coming here.
Xiao An, come sit.
Okay.
You must be tired from your flight.
Not at all.
What would you like to eat?
This meal is primarily in appreciation of you.
I heard you performed well during negotiations this time.
You've provided many effective suggestions to Vice President Qin.
Vice President Qin must have told you that.
I haven't given many suggestions to Vice President Qin.
- I'm merely doing my best-- - Zhai.
I want to eat beef noodle soup.
Xiao Zhen, Zhen Corporation has always worked with high-end restaurants.
How could there possibly be beef noodle soup here?
I just have a sudden craving for it.
Qing Huan, could you go out for some?
Thanks, Qing Huan. You know how I like my noodles.
No problem. I'll be right back.
Zhai, you're the one who makes all this possible.
While Qing Huan is out getting noodles
I'll fill you in on the details of the negotiation.
Cheers to achieving even more.
Is Tang here?
Yes. How come you have time to come by today?
I miss him!
Hello, Chairman Ding.
Chairman Ding? Just call me Ding.
- Remember that. - Okay.
- Xiao Wang. - Hi, Ding.
New suit? It's a bit big on you.
Is it? I'll get it tailored.
Chairman Ding, you're here.
Where's Tang?
He's in a meeting.
Don't worry about me.
The office is just up ahead. I'll walk you there.
All right.
Would you like something to drink?
I'll have something strong, a bottle of liquor.
- Okay. - Bring me some nuts too.
No problem. There's liquor in the office. I'll bring nuts to you in a bit.
Okay.
Make yourself comfortable. I'll be right outside.
Okay.
Calm? How am I supposed to calm down?
It's like this every single time. This isn't the first time it's happened.
I clinched the deal.
She got back before I did and went to the boss to take credit for it.
Great, the boss is happy and wants to treat me to a meal.
So, she sent me out for takeout!
Listen, Zhu Gan. I'm done this time.
I'm quitting. You can mark my words.
I'm serious.
Hello. What would you like to order?
A bowl of beef noodle soup for takeout.
Do you want vinegar and spice?
Heavy on the vinegar and spice. Make it spicy and hot.
- Okay. - Please be quick. Thank you.
Yes, heavy on vinegar and spice. I want that old witch to burn.
I can't talk anymore.
Hello.
Your noodles will be out soon. Just wait a moment.
Okay.
All right, wait for me to come back. Take me out for drinks. Bye.
Everyone, please take a look.
He is Zhai Zhi Wei, 22 years old.
He studied at MIT.
His father started out in the food and beverage industry.
and is now the chairman of Zhen Culinary Corporation.
He has a prominent family background.
His parents sent him to study abroad in America when he was a teenager.
In 2011, he was accepted into MIT with high marks.
However, not too long after, he became obsessed with eSports
and afterward, created his own team.
For six years in a row, his team won the Storm Cup
in the International Cyber Games.
He's a pampered son of a wealthy family.
For the pursuit of eSports, he dropped out of MIT
announced his retirement, disbanded his team, returned to China
and established this company, New Power Company.
Keep going.
This company mainly develops mobile games.
The primary difference between his games and other role-playing and eSports games
is that they place more emphasis on the social interaction aspect.
From the back-end of his platform, we've discovered reserved space for features
including information search, payments
authentication, credit, and virtual communities--
Get to the point.
Uh... It is very similar to the new game we are currently developing.
- Degree of similarity? - 70 percent.
Of course, there are figures we haven't been able to obtain.
In the end, the degree of similarity could reach 90 percent.
Who will win?
Frankly speaking, his concept is...
very perfect.
However...
However, his funding and development team are far inferior to ours.
Come in.
Is something the matter?
Mr. Ding has come. He is in your office.
- All right. - Okay.
Contact him and offer a reasonable price to recruit him and his team.
At this stage
there's no need for us to waste time or energy on eliminating others.
Since we have the money, we'll recruit all potential competitors.
And if he doesn't agree?
Then that means the price was not right.
Meeting adjourned.
Your noodles.
- Enjoy. - Thanks.
- Boss. - Hello.
Is that beef noodle soup?
Yes.
I came here first and I've been waiting for a long time.
Why was he served first?
I'm sorry. This man is our restaurant's VIP.
VIP?
I didn't think this restaurant would have a VIP program.
So that means it's first-class over there and coach over here?
That's okay. I'll apply for VIP membership too.
How much will it be?
Sorry, our VIP membership isn't gained through paying.
Our restaurant used to be a small noodle vendor.
This man has been eating our noodles ever since we first opened.
It's been many years now.
That's why he is our first and our one and only VIP
gained through his loyal patronage.
Moreover, he had already called in his order for these noodles
10 minutes before you entered.
You're early. No longer a slave to overtime?
Slave to overtime?
I'm now a stray dog.
I'm no longer serving them!
You were fired?
You're quite calm.
Why wouldn't I be? This is no big deal.
As long as my wife and I get along, our family is healthy
and my son still calls me Dad, then life is still great.
I am content with what I have. I can just find another job.
How many times have I told you to come work for me?
I happen to have the vice president position open.
Oh, drop it.
You always say that.
I want to know if anybody has ever been vice president all these years?
The spot is reserved for you.
Forget about it.
I'd live off my dad before I lived off you.
My shred of integrity is still here, here, here.
Okay, okay, keep your integrity.
Would you be interested in knowing about
a company that you don't need connections to get into?
New Power.
Do they pay well?
The benefits are listed.
It's an online company that makes games. They're new and are currently recruiting.
They're hiring programmers. That's your specialty.
However, I think the salary isn't much higher than what you're making now.
If it's higher by 100 yuan, it'll still be an increase.
I am easily content with what I have.
Content...
Miss, your takeout is ready.
I don't want it.
That's...
Boss, I'm really sorry.
I was a bit forward with my words just now.
This is my business card. See you again.
Every time I see people like you
who bully others just because you're filthy rich
I just really want to expose you to the public
because I want to remind myself that aside from people like me
this world also has people like you.
Who was that?
Oh no.
What?
An Qing Huan!
Who's An Qing Huan?
Your Zhen Corporation is currently thinking of ways
to acquire the restaurants on this street.
If I've offended her, I'm surely doomed.
Oh no, this is terrible.
We made an agreement.
Whoever closes the distributing rights
wins the right to manage this flagship store.
Of course.
I'm just afraid you'll tire yourself out.
In my opinion, it's about time to promote Xiao An.
We should loosen the reins and let the young people charge forward.
If you're bored, you can play golf with me.
What took you so long?
- Where are the noodles? - They were sold out.
You didn't really want to eat noodles anyway, so I returned.
Chairman Zhai, I have something to discuss with you in person.
Go right ahead, child.
It's like this. There's something I want to tell you--
Dad, I have to speak with you.
Can't you see I'm working? We'll talk at home.
It can't wait. It's also a business matter.
Mine is also a business matter.
Sorry, two beautiful ladies.
I have family matters to attend to.
We can resume talking in the office tomorrow.
I drank. Take me home.
Hurry it up. I'll see you at the parking lot.
I'm so pissed!
Forget it, I can't drink right now.
What is it this time?
The new software I designed is about to be released.
I need a large amount of manpower and resources.
You can't even say thank you?
You're my dad. Wouldn't saying thanks make us strangers?
- What happened? Did he puke? - No.
- Be careful. - Close the door.
Is Ding all right?
He's fine.
Are Uncle and Man Yi sleeping?
They're sound asleep.
I'll be leaving, then.
I'll walk you.
Go to sleep.
It's fine. I want some fresh air. Come on.
There have been some changes to Ding's job.
What changes? Was he fired?
No.
A company wants to poach him. The terms and benefits are quite nice.
However, Ding is reluctant to leave his current company
so he came to talk to me and had a few drinks.
Change would be good.
I plan on buying a house. He has to move on up too.
You've finally decided?
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[In Life and Love]