Subtitles by DramaFever
[In Life and Love]
[Episode 2]
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?
You shouldn't be living in a place like this.
Do you know about our classmate reunion this coming weekend?
I did hear about it.
There should be a good amount of people attending after so many years.
Are you and Ding planning on going?
We'll see.
I haven't attended in so many years.
I'm afraid they won't recognize me anymore.
No way! You haven't changed much.
Just like before, you're still the beauty of our school.
That sounds so fake.
I learned it from Ding. He calls you Beautiful or Fairy Lin.
It's really annoying.
Can't you learn something good from him?
This is what's good about Ding. He is good at coaxing others.
Otherwise, how could he have coaxed you into living here?
All right, it's getting late. Hurry home.
Okay, I'm leaving now.
- Bye. - Bye.
How come you're up?
Grandpa's snoring woke me up.
Here, this is from your dad.
Childish.
How did I get back?
[Interview with New Power at 9:30.]
For my wife, for my son, for my disappointing father.
Ding Ren Jian, keep it up!
Dad, why are you dressed like that again? Can't you put on some pants?
How awkward would it be for Lin Yue to see that?
Awkward? For whom?
I'm not even feeling awkward! Why should she?
If she feels awkward, she can move out! Don't stay in my house!
Do what you want. Do you have money?
Go to your wife for money.
Hey, hey! What are you doing?
My money!
Your wife is like an officer, searching for your money and confiscating it.
Wait up! She left you money for food.
I didn't have time to ask for it. I have a meeting today.
Let me borrow some.
You haven't paid me back for last time!
You'd better pay me back with interest this time!
It's not like I'm going to default on you.
You play this game too?
You're only on that level?
I'm already past level 500!
Connect those--
[Victory]
Yes!
You're also here for an interview?
Your first time?
I can tell right away. You're too inexperienced.
Why did you come dressed like this?
You need to dress like me, in a business suit.
You need them to feel valued.
You need to make them feel like you're treating this seriously.
You definitely won't have a chance this time. Treat it as practice.
And, I'll give you a word of advice.
Use it to prepare for next time.
You can't be too shy.
Look, we've already spoken about 10 sentences to each other, right?
Other than "um" or "ah," I haven't heard you say a full sentence.
That won't work.
You young people are too self-centered and closed off
just like my son.
He only says a handful of things to me in a month
and over half are online slang that I don't understand.
An interview is like sales. You need to sell yourself.
You need to trick them.
Make the bad sound good and the wrong sound right.
Sell your surplus warehouse inventory like they're best-selling goods.
Of course, this isn't that simple.
There are many ways to interview.
You need to be enthusiastic but know when to dial it back.
Sometimes, you need to loosen the reins to grasp them better.
Loosen the reins to grasp them better?
You don't get it, do you?
You young people don't know your proverbs.
You don't like to study them.
It means you can't let them know you care too much about them.
Basically, it's like dating. You've dated before, right?
Whoever develops feelings is the passive one.
You have to take the initiative.
Right? How do you take the initiative?
That's what I'll teach you next.
You need to show them something unexpected.
Something that's not on the resume.
As long as you have something other people don't have
then you'll be leaving a deep impression.
How many people are interviewing today?
Over 200 people. How many can they remember?
With this?
Everybody has the same things on here.
It's just your experience and age.
Real or false, it's all nonsense!
If not this, then what should I write?
You need to have this, but add something unexpected too.
I'll give you an example. Me.
I'm a programmer. In our industry, we're called menial programmers.
However, I didn't write on my resume that I can cook. I cook so well!
- What does that mean? - What does it mean?
It means I'm passionate about life!
I actively try to improve myself and I'm full of passion!
Don't look down on that.
Most decent large companies have a corporate culture.
True leaders don't look at the qualifications.
They look at the person, the attitude!
See? You don't get my point, do you?
Am I going too deep?
I don't blame you. It is a lot to take in.
However, it's for your own good.
Got it?
It's your turn?
Don't be nervous.
Get excited! Lift your spirits!
A promising young man.
- Ding Ren Jian, Mr. Ding. - Here!
- Your turn. - Okay!
High spirits! High spirits!
Hey, where's your house caretaker?
- I dismissed her yesterday. - Dismissed?
Does that mean I don't have to take off my shoes before coming in?
You have to come in with shoes on.
If you don't leave a few shoe prints on my ridiculously expensive floor
then you're not my best friend.
That's particular.
Wow! This feels awesome!
The day has finally come.
Your caretaker was so bossy.
Every time I came over, she made me take off my shoes.
That wasn't all.
I had to put on shoe covers every time.
What? Is there tear gas on the bottom of my feet?
Honestly!
And every time I ate an apple, her eyes would roll like a fish going belly up.
Have I never eaten an apple before?
Young Mistress An, are you serious this time?
You see this?
Look carefully.
You're really cutting them?
Give me that.
Let me have some fun too.
Nice.
One of these cards is mine. Don't cut it up.
Okay.
Young Mistress An, you should've done this sooner.
What kind of life have you been living?
A goddess like you shouldn't have to submit to another every day.
And it wasn't to a man, but a woman.
Was it worth it just for some money?
You really get me. I didn't go for the money.
You just want me to bring up my bitter past, don't you?
You don't have to. I'll say it for you.
Your ex-boyfriend joined Zhen Corporation
and you did all you could to help him up the ranks.
In the end, he jumped ship, dumped you, and left for greener pastures.
At that time, that woman helped you.
How'd it turn to this?
I always thought it was friendship.
Wrong.
There isn't even a cent on the line in our relationship.
I could take a knife for you. That's called friendship.
Hers is just exploitation.
Women treat me like this. Men do as well.
But why?
Because you're an idiot.
- Have you looked at houses for me? - Found one already.
I decorate houses. Finding one is a piece of cake.
Let me show you.
There's an amazing apartment.
Furnished and available for move in immediately.
Here.
I just need the price to be right.
However, I want an amazing kitchen.
Done.
So what time are you off work today, Young Mistress An?
I have to resign from Zhen Corporation.
Go check out the house for me.
Yes, ma'am.
CEO Zhai, all interviews for today are finished.
Is there anyone you like?
I can contact them to arrange a second interview.
They're all boring.
CEO Zhai, the funds you mentioned aren't in the account yet.
The company has exceeded the marketing budget
and the company is a bit tight on funds.
This is because my old man misses me and wants me to visit him.
I'll go get you guys some money.
Vice President Qin, listen up.
- I came here today to-- - Qing Huan.
My husband is divorcing me.
Just now...
His lawyer just notified me from America. He's not even coming back.
How could he not say it in person? Outrageous.
All these years...
he always had women on the side.
I knew.
This time...
he might really have fallen in love.
What do you plan on doing now?
Divorce.
He can't take any of Zhen Corporation's shares anyway.
They're all under my name.
So you'll have the same amount of shares as the chairman?
Win some, lose some.
All thanks to men.
Take care of things here.
I'm going to wash my face.
Contact my beauty salon. I'll be there in 20 minutes.
Okay.
An Qing Huan, what did you come here for?
You're so stupid to be manipulated by that kind of old woman.
- You-- - I came to get a check from my dad.
Is he here?
The chairman is in a meeting which will end in about 20 minutes.
You can wait in his office.
You really want to sit in that chair, don't you?
- So sit in it. - What are you doing?
It's fine. Nobody's here. Sit down.
It's okay. Sit.
How is it? Comfortable, isn't it?
An Qing Huan, from Hualien, Taiwan.
Came to China as a child with your parents.
Graduated from Shanghai Maritime University
with a Hotel Management major.
After graduation, worked at a culinary magazine
as an administrative assistant editor.
Later followed your superior, as in your boyfriend, to Zhen Corporation.
It's said you two vied for the same position.
General manager of a newly-opened hotel.
In the end, you gave up the spot for your love
but stayed at the restaurant where he worked
and worked nearly all the odd jobs.
Washing dishes, arranging dishes
and even carrying a slab of frozen pork.
How much does a slab of pork weigh?
I don't have any idea. Tell me.
- Over 50 kilograms. - Respect!
For love, such a small and weak woman shouldered 50 kilograms of frozen pork.
That is so touching.
Unfortunately, the fairy tale was destroyed.
A year later, your boyfriend got together with a female tycoon
and jumped ship to International Gourmet Group.
You lost both the man and money.
Fortunately, you were picked by Vice President Qin Zhen
and have been her executive assistant ever since.
You've experienced the joys and hardships of life.
Am I right?
Is there anything you want to add?
No, you've done very thorough research.
So did you come to laugh at me?
On the contrary, I came to teach you how to deal with that old woman.
- Interested? - Yes.
Quit.
That's some shocking information.
Thank you.
Wasn't I already doing that?
What do you have planned after you quit?
I plan on going to eat first
getting a facial, getting a haircut
and then going online to look at job postings.
Terrible.
After you quit, go straight to my dad's office.
Ask him to give you the position of manager of the Bunuolin flagship store.
Goodness.
Are you crazy? Why should he?
Because I think highly of you.
But you're not your dad.
Do what you what. This is how it is.
Instead of being a slave to another, why not go all out to turn the tables?
But I have to remind you there are about 15 minutes until my dad's meeting ends.
To be precise, you have 15 minutes
to write a resignation letter and update your resume.
Bye now.
That was another minute.
[Bunuolin Restaurant Design]
Thanks, Dad. I love you.
I give you money, you say you love me.
Do you love me or my check?
I love my dad who gives me checks.
I'm leaving. Bye.
What an honest child.
Go for it, Sis.
Bye, Dad.
Chairman, I have something to report to you.
Do it.
You're holding all the design proposals for the flagship store, aren't you?
- Yes, yes. - You can have the day off.
Go home and prepare yourself.
Come visit new storefronts with me tomorrow.
After all, it'll be your store in the future.
What is it? Do you have some other requests?
No, no. There are no other requests.
Chairman, why would you suddenly...
I didn't know you had that sort of relationship with Zhi Wei.
Aveeno has perfectly combined all-natural ingredients with technology.
It's an American skincare brand.
How can we--
Let's continue.
How should we set ourselves apart from domestic brands?
Didn't I say I want that apartment?
You're letting someone else view it? Do you know what good faith is?
I don't care. I went to your manager's wife.
What do you mean the contract hasn't been officially signed?
Didn't I tell you I had a very important meeting today
and that I'd come over as soon as it concluded?
Don't try that with me.
I'll have my husband come over right away and sign the contract, okay?
Ridiculous.
Let go. Why are you playing with my tie?
- Honey. - Ding Ren Jian, where are you?
I'm at...
Honey, I have to be honest with you about something.
Okay, do it later.
Hurry to the real estate office right now and get that contract signed.
- Right now? - Immediately.
Honey, can we wait before buying?
No more waiting.
It's really not the time to be buying houses.
Let me just be honest with you.
- Yesterday, I actually-- - Ding Ren Jian.
I've kept a lot of words inside me all these years.
Listen carefully.
I've had enough of making do with you, Ding Man Yi, and your dad.
One more day and I'll break down.
Do you know what a woman in her 30s having a mental breakdown looks like?
I have a rough idea.
Honey, don't scare me.
If we keep making do like this, I really can't stand it.
I work from early morning to late night.
Do you know how much I hope to
take a hot bath in a spacious bathtub?
But in reality...
I can only use that leaky shower head
and make do with taking a shower that has no hot water in the winter.
What did you tell me, Ding Ren Jian?
You said taking cold showers is good for your health.
I really want to call the Chinese Academy of Sciences
and ask if there's any scientific evidence to back that.
Why do I dress up and look made up to go to work every day?
I'm afraid others will look down on me.
I want them to know my husband is very capable
and can support me and give me a good life.
I do have friends.
But we get together less and less often. Why is that?
When we get together, it's always at someone's house.
But every time it's my turn, I can only say it's inconvenient.
Why is that?
With our living room
we have to make careful arrangements just to fit six people.
Forget it. No more meeting up.
I'm a woman too.
I just want a home of my own
and to live a good life.
Is that too much to ask for, Ding Ren Jian?
No, not at all.
I have an important meeting and can't step away.
Someone wants to take our apartment.
Ding Ren Jian, go get that contract signed.
If you get it done, I'll think highly of you.
If you can't get it done...
What then?
I'm tired.
Honey, don't worry. I'll get it done.
Thank you, Sweetie.
Front desk? Look through the resumes right now.
Bring in the oldest and ugliest one that was in the batch of interviews.
Okay.
Hello?
Hello, is this Ding Ren Jian?
Yes. Who is this?
Hello, I am from New Power Company.
Congratulations, you've been hired.
Sit.
I'll stand.
Standing is good for circulation and perking up the butt muscles.
Try to be concise with what you have to say.
I have important business to take care of later.
Let me introduce you.
This is our Human Resources manager.
He will officially sign a contract with you later.
- Contract? - Yes, you've been hired.
What did you say?
I don't have the habit of repeating myself.
So as my subordinate from now on, please be a good listener.
But...
"But," "however," and "sorry"
are three words I absolutely do not need to hear.
You can only say three things in front of me from now on.
"Yes, Boss."
"I will definitely complete the task, Boss."
"You're just too handsome, Boss."
Are you playing with me now?
You can say so.
I get it now.
It's because I lectured you outside like a little brat.
It didn't sit well with you so you want to embarrass me a bit, right?
Not just a bit. It's for a long time.
Not many people dare to lecture me on how to live.
Especially someone as outdated as you.
I want to give you a chance to see how I live my life.
- Can I ask how old you are? - 23.
So young. At your age, I was thinking about where I could find dinner.
You've really opened my eyes today.
The world belongs you to guys.
- I'm leaving. - Ding Ren Jian.
I admit I am playing with you.
It's because it's fun, but I want my fun to continue.
So, my Human Resources manager will wait here for you for 24 hours.
He won't wait any longer.
Young Mistress An, you've been laughing for 20 minutes.
That's enough.
You don't know how long I've been waiting for this day.
Right.
I've witnessed the first admirable miracle in history.
It's a Cinderella story. I told you long ago.
A working woman needs backing.
I told you to seduce that old man, but you wouldn't.
You made yourself seem like a chaste woman.
Now, you're seducing his son.
Who's seducing him?
I didn't know his name before yesterday.
After you met him, you still relied on him to get your dream job.
- Don't you feel guilty? - Why should I feel guilty?
I earned the rights to Bunuolin's flagship store
with eight months of hard work!
Nobody else in Zhen Corporation knows the project better than I do.
I, An Qing Huan, totally deserve this.
Right on. I was just waiting for you to say that.
How did my great Young Mistress An become like this?
First, you submitted to an old woman. Now, it's to a young hunk?
No way. I'm annoyed by rich kids who depend on their father.
Isn't he the young and promising CEO of New Power?
Wasn't it all built on his father's money?
I even saw him come to the office today to get a check from his dad.
What do I rely on?
Hard work.
I rely on my intelligence!
You're killing me, Young Mistress An.
Your laugh is so evil.
Let me tell you, my car has an eject button.
- You want to eject me? - Of course. Look.
You're terrible.
Where do I pay?
You must be Mr. Li and Ms. An.
You're so fast. I thought you'd need time to think it over.
I've always been decisive. Let's get the paperwork done.
Have a cup of coffee first.
I'll go prepare the purchase agreement.
By the way, have you brought your ID card and household register?
- Zhu Gan. - Yes, all here.
Except for a marriage certificate, all identification cards are here.
Please hold on a moment.
I'm here, I'm here!
I'm here!
I'm here to pay for Building B 2105!
Hey! Anyone here?
Building B 2105. Did I hear that correctly?
Isn't that the one I'm buying?
Yes, that's your house.
Ding Ren Jian.
An... something Huan.
Manager, yes, they're both here.
Yes, one is your personal friend, Mr. Li's friend, Ms. An.
The other is your wife's friend, Ms. Lin's husband, Mr. Ding.
Yes.
I will handle it.
Okay, rest assured.
I am very sorry.
It was our mistake to offer the same unit to two clients.
Please be understanding.
Don't say these useless things.
Just tell us who you're selling it to.
Yes, before you make your decision
please consider your property's image.
The quality of property owners will directly affect a property.
Unreasonable owners who stand around all day
finding faults to fuss about
should be people you are wary of.
Everything's fine and dandy before selling. The torture comes after.
Agreed. The standards of property owners are so important.
What is this property's portrayed image? High-end, trendy, international.
Look at this man. Which part of him fits these characteristics?
Aren't you afraid the security guard will stop you every time you enter?
Definitely not.
I have my ID card, household registry, and marriage license.
Anyway, I have nothing to be ashamed of.
On the other hand, I'm worried about you. You dress in such revealing clothing.
It can easily cause others to misunderstand.
Besides, you're not young anymore. Stop pretending to be young.
Keep it in, control yourself. It's okay.
This is called fashion. If you don't get it, don't look.
But I'm guessing you had a good, long look that day.
I'm so annoyed by jerks like you
who speak about virtues but have lewd thoughts on the inside.
I did look, but there's nothing to see.
Even if I have lewd thoughts
they're limited to my beautiful and generous wife of 10 years.
Who's the poor woman who was so unlucky to marry you?
I feel most sorry for her.
It's not your fault.
Having a shoe on my foot
makes me more fortunate than those who haven't found theirs yet.
I got it, I got it.
I got it. I'll handle it.
You two are having a lot of fun, aren't you?
Arguing won't solve the problem.
Such an important decision needs to be discussed civilly.
Don't make any personal attacks, okay?
Let me organize this. One sentence per person. Ladies first.
Ms. An, go!
- You insist on having this apartment? - I'm getting it today!
If I don't, I'll walk out of here upside-down!
I agree. Me too. We'll rely on our own capabilities.
Little girl, you want to fight me?
Let's fight then. Who's afraid? Let's make a bet!
- On what? - Anything.
Bro, are you sure you want to bet on this with her?
Are you scared after seeing my domineering warmup?
Too late!
- Done warming up yet? - Done.
Good luck.
Serve.
Do you accept defeat?
You're a professional.
This was already my worst game ever.
Zhu Gan, what did someone say at the real estate office?
I think he said he'd walk out of here upside-down if he lost.
Yes, yes, yes. What did he say? He said from the door--
Wow, he has some skill.
Good thing I didn't compete with him on this.
- Lucky. - Lucky.
In sync!
We're in sync to the extreme!
You dare to compete with me?
He should've done some research first.
You reap what you sow.
If he hadn't been such an annoying troublemaker
I might have yielded the unit to him.
That's the way I am. I give in to coaxing, not coercion.
You're a force to be reckoned with, but I have something to say.
You used to be such a kind lady.
If you saw a stray on the street, be it a cat, dog, or person
you'd take them home.
You'd take care of them first.
But in these past two years, you treat everyone like your enemy.
Especially when you see men.
What? Are you going to turn into She-Ra and exterminate us?
Say something. Make a sound.
Oh, right.
The classmate reunion...
You haven't replied.
So are you going or not?
Is he going?
He didn't say he was.
If he is going, are you going?
I don't know. I'm tired. I want to sleep.
- You should go. - Okay, I'll leave.
Get some sleep.
What are you being so mysterious for?
This is the situation.
I saw the building has another unit upstairs.
The configuration, structure, and orientation
are the exact same as the one you want.
It's just a bit bigger and a bit more expensive.
One room.
The manager said if we settle on it, he can give us an extra discount.
What happened to the one I wanted?
I'm telling you there's another one that's even better.
The one you wanted was stolen by someone else.
Honey, don't be like this. The two are practically identical.
This new one is just a little bigger than the one from before.
Bigger is better. Didn't you want to have friends over?
They'll all fit even standing in a row.
It's just a little more expensive.
That's not important. My wife likes it. Cost is no issue, then.
The only downside is that the windows are a little smaller.
That's not a complete flaw though.
There are so many perverts who have super telephoto lenses. How amoral.
Honey, don't be like this. I know I didn't do what you wanted me to do.
You can hit me. Don't be mad at me. Don't ignore me.
Ding Ren Jian, when have you ever done something right?
I heard you lost your job too.
Another company wants to hire me.
I'm still considering whether or not I should accept.
You're still considering?
Then hurry up and decide.
It's not that I haven't looked at the unit with smaller windows.
Of course I like it.
But we don't have enough money.
Just the down payment is an extra 200,000 yuan. Do you have that?
I can get it, I think.
I'll have my dad pay that.
Your dad?
All right, your dad will pay the extra 200,000 yuan.
You'll pay the monthly payment.
That's settled then. Are you okay with that?
Subtitles by DramaFever
[In Life And Love]