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[In Life and Love]
[Episode 12]
It's not a big deal. They're just reminding you of your place.
I brewed coffee for two years.
I finally earned the chance to sit at the same table as her.
Now what?
Two years later, I'm still brewing the coffee.
What's wrong with brewing coffee? It also takes skill.
They might not be able to make coffee as well as we do.
So what's going on?
Did Zhai Zhi Wei foresee that they would give me a hard time?
Actually, no.
CEO Zhai only told me today's board meeting is a show of force.
You are the one I need to protect.
So how are you going to protect me?
By helping me make coffee?
I can help you with a lot.
Do you know what I said to Dong Jia Xin before the meeting started?
What?
It's a bit immature, but only a brat like my boss could say something like that.
- Don't laugh yourself silly. - Say it.
He told me to tell Dong Jia Xin
"I dare you to make a move on An Qing Huan!"
See? It's a bit immature, but it works. It got a smile out of you.
Since he wants to protect me that badly, why didn't he come himself?
It's because of his pride.
If he came, he would be in a powerless position against his dad.
I cannot stand to watch how my boss handles some things
but he treats you sincerely.
But what about you?
- What about me? - Is the coffee ready? Hurry it up.
Yes, it's almost ready.
That was my full design proposal for the new restaurant.
World-renowned culinary curator, Ms. Liu Jing Ren, and I worked together
to design the menu.
It will be emailed to each of you.
Please check your inbox. Thank you.
I've also sent a copy to you. Check your inbox.
Ms. Dong, please send a copy to CEO Zhai as well
because he and Ms. An had previously already discussed
the new restaurant's proposal and menu.
He finds Ms. An's idea extremely remarkable.
So, he should also take a look at yours to make a comparison.
You have your proposal as well?
I...
I remember I agreed to give Manager An a week's time.
Have you finished ahead of time?
Can I hear an approximate direction?
It's not fully developed yet.
It's... a restaurant aimed towards all single people.
What did you say?
It's just a preliminary concept.
The plan specifics actually have not been settled yet.
But just give me one week's time.
In a week, I will deliver a new proposal and a new menu.
Mr. Ding, please come with me to brew the rest of the coffee.
There are two cups left.
Is something wrong with your brain?
Or did your dumb boss tell you to say that?
This really doesn't have to do with my boss.
It was my own idea.
Mister, did you come to destroy me today?
This is a world-renowned culinary corporation
not some kiosk or some heartbreak club.
This is a meeting attended by all of Zen Corporation's executives.
I... I was already skating on thin ice.
Now great!
Before I've come up with a proposal, I've been thrown into cold storage!
To think I had asked you to help me with the proposal.
I really must be out of my mind!
Good thing I lost to Zhai Zhi Wei.
- This isn't a good idea? - It isn't!
Isn't it unique?
It's unique in that it is stupid!
You put me in big trouble.
Who do you think you are?
You're just a fourth-class secretary in a small, lousy company.
Manager An, if I made a well-intentioned mistake today
I can apologize to you.
However, there are two things I must clarify.
First, New Power is a large gaming company
with 10 million yuan in registered capital!
Second, I am not some fourth-class secretary.
This is my new business card.
Please take a look at my title. My title!
[R&D Division Manager] Wow.
R&D Division Manager.
Your name isn't on there.
What?
Xiao Zhen, why don't you two come over for dinner tonight?
My wife feels sorry about what happened last time
so she will personally be cooking tonight.
Jia Xin, your future mother-in-law is inviting you to dinner.
Clear your schedule.
Zhi Wei will be unhappy about it.
How can that be?
You two grew up together.
Why would he be unhappy that you're coming over?
All right, we'll be there on time.
Hello?
If you still think of me as your father
then get your ass back home for dinner tonight.
I hope the person I see at the dinner table
won't be the one who showed up at today's board meeting.
Got that?
What? That scheming boy!
I look forward to seeing your work, Manager An.
A restaurant for lone wolves?
I'm guessing the menu must be comprised of various kinds of dog food.
Yes! Maybe you might be the first customer.
I'll give you a 50 percent discount.
50 percent.
Bye!
What are you still here for?
Hurry and report back to your boss.
It's best if you also tell him the details.
Maybe he might give you a lot of likes!
You've really put me in big trouble!
- CEO Zhai, CEO Zhai! - Why are you running? Did someone die?
Bad news. There's an issue with the check you brought back from Zen Corporation.
How can that be possible?
Have you checked the stock market today?
No. What's wrong?
How can this be?
Why don't you speak to your father about this yourself?
No wonder he's in such a rush for me to get married.
Go outside first. Cancel all my engagements tonight.
Okay.
Is the boss in?
Uncle, it's best if you don't go inside right now.
The boss is really mad right now.
That's because he hasn't seen me yet. He'll be in a beautiful mood then.
No, no. Trust me. His mood won't be getting better.
What happened?
I can't speak about it.
- At any rate, it's big trouble. - Big trouble?
I can't say.
Fine, don't say, then.
Has my appointment letter been processed?
Yes, I placed it on your desk.
On my desk?
Happy like a fool.
Who knows how many more days you can be manager?
Dear, have some water.
How was the board meeting today?
It went well.
Your precious son didn't show up.
Disappointing son.
How is he any bit like me?
He doesn't take on any responsibility.
I say he's been spoiled by you.
Just because he's not like you doesn't mean he's not capable.
What do you know?
Look at Qin Zhen.
She openly introduced her daughter to the board of directors today.
Isn't that her display of power to me?
Just wait and watch.
Next, whether it's publicly and privately
she will surely gather up all the small shares.
Look at Zhi Wei now. He had to embarrass me at this very moment.
Dear, don't be mad. Your health is more important.
I invited Qin Zhen and Jia Xin over for dinner tonight.
I'm just thinking of a way to secure our interests.
I asked you to see An Qing Huan a few days ago. How did it go?
I don't think she is up to anything.
It's our son who seems to really like her.
Dear, are you really going to
make our son marry a woman he doesn't like, just for the shares?
You... There is no "like" or "doesn't like."
It's said that familiarity breeds fondness.
Maybe after they've been together a while, he might like her. Right?
That's true.
However, I think with Zhi Wei's personality
he won't bend to your will.
I've been bending to his will!
I've already let him do as he wanted for over 20 years.
Now it's time for him to contribute to this family. Can't he do that?
Okay, okay, dear. Don't be mad.
When you see our son, speak nicely, okay?
All right, I will. I already gave him a call.
I told him to come back for dinner.
Okay, I'll go to the kitchen later and have everybody make preparations.
This child...
All these years
when has he ever concerned himself with the family's matters?
If this continues
he'll be clueless even when our family business goes under!
All right, don't be mad anymore.
Here, have some water. I'm going to get ready.
Crazy man, what have you been busy with lately?
Quit that job.
What room for development would that small-scale company have?
Go big or go home!
I'm doing great.
I'm getting ready to work on a game. I wanted to ask everyone to play with me.
What is wrong with you?
April Fools' Day? It's already October!
Me?
New Power!
If you've never heard of our company, you should quit this industry.
That's right! CEO Zhai? It's Xiao Zhai.
He's a buddy. I watched him grow up.
Everybody should earn money together. Definitely.
Am I someone who would benefit on my own and forget about my old buddies?
Believe what you want. I even have a contract ready.
When you see the contract and the salary offer, don't start trembling.
Zhang, Da Peng, Xiao Liu, everyone will be there. Are you coming or not?
Let's all work together.
Okay, tonight at 7:00. The skewer bar under the bridge.
Number Three! Come in.
Uncle, are you busy?
Busy. I'm awfully busy.
Isn't the chair comfortable?
- It's just okay. - Just okay?
Uncle, these are CEO Zhai's macadamia nuts.
I peeled a jar of them for you too.
From now on, you'll get the same portions as CEO Zhai.
Thank you, thank you.
What's the matter with your eyes?
Nothing, nothing.
Uh... Is there anything else?
Uncle, it's nothing serious.
It's just that I hope you'll think of me
if there are any rewarding opportunities in the future.
Sure, sure.
That's great! I can relax now that I hear you say that.
I won't keep you from your work now.
Uncle, I'll leave this here.
Lin Yue, why don't you take a break?
No need to.
- The three of you, come with me. - Okay.
Sandy, we can't make any careless mistakes.
- Xiao Zhang, double-check everything. - Okay.
Okay, thank you.
Chairman Liu!
Xiao Li, come. Let me introduce you.
This is Chairman Pan.
- Chairman Pan? Pleased to meet you. - Hello, hello.
This is Vice President Qin.
The two of them are the main developers
of our Old Town remodeling into a creative park.
- Have a seat. - Okay.
Mr. Li.
My secretary just sent me your statement during the publicity segment.
It was reasonable, strong, and well-articulated.
It was well thought out and delivered eloquently.
I really enjoyed it.
Of course, I was just telling it as it is.
It's a good thing we had your statement.
The Old Town residents finally approved our proposal.
This plan can finally move forward after being at a standstill for so long.
You've helped us a great deal!
Xiao Li, I'm leaving the rest of the remodeling program to you.
From now on, you'll have to communicate with Chairman Pan and Vice President Qin
to ensure that our project progresses smoothly.
Rest assured, Chairman Liu. You have my full cooperation.
Good.
- Let's start eating. - Start.
You must be Ms. Qin Zhen of Zen Corporation, yes?
You know me?
No, I don't, but I've heard of you.
Your reputation precedes you.
That's good, that's good.
We need to gain back our lost time.
Here you go.
To our project carrying on without a hitch.
Here, cheers.
Excuse me, I have to take this call.
Hello, Mom? What is it?
All done.
Thank you, son. Here, have some water.
I don't want anything from the Dong family.
Look at you.
You can accept a compromise, but I can't bring myself to do it.
Okay, I won't ask you to come again.
Hurry home.
By the way, are you still staying with Qing Huan?
Yes, I'm looking for a house now.
However, I'm working on that creative park project at work now.
They're giving me a hotel room in two days so I can work immediately.
I'll save money living there.
Yes, it's not convenient for you to be living with a woman.
After all, you both are adults now.
Actually, I quite like Qing Huan.
If you two were--
What are you going on about, Mom?
If she were the only woman left in the world and I was the only man left
we'd commit suicide together
by biting our own tongues while holding hands.
All right, I'm leaving now.
Okay, I'll walk you out.
Mom, you don't need to walk me out. I can go by myself.
Ms. Dong, I asked Dong Ye to come help install the spa massage table.
Okay, I'll pay you an installation fee.
What are you doing?
I can't let you work for nothing.
Let me tell you, I did it for my mom, not for you.
Put away your stinking money.
My money is "stinking"? Whose is fragrant, then?
Only your money is stinking!
What are you saying? Go on home. I have to work.
Ms. Dong, everything is ready. We can start a treatment anytime.
Okay.
I have an important date tonight.
I'm going to get changed.
Go on now. Be good.
Okay, Mom. Don't walk me out.
I'm going to work.
Date? Bye!
Is it cooked yet?
This one's about done.
Man Yi, stop playing.
This one's done!
Quick, eat it while it's still hot.
I'm playing a game.
Don't play anymore. Eat first.
- Help me play, then. - Okay, I'll play.
What game is this?
You just swipe at these candies?
Be gone, be gone.
- Be gone. - This tastes good.
It's better to come out to eat with me, right?
Nobody will stop you.
You can eat whatever you want, not like when you're with your mom.
This... uh oh, I died.
How could you get me killed?
How would I know how to play?
What are you going to do about the chart?
What chart?
Oh, I remember!
I'll just... fill out what should be there.
My mom will be displeased.
What could she do?
Would she stick me into a well?
Besides, who would keep checking for pee and poo?
What does that do?
When did she come up with this annoying idea?
Just a few days ago. You don't remember?
Seriously, who raises a child like this?
A real man can't be raised on a bed of down.
What is a real man? Someone who can fight?
Fight? Where would you fight? You can't get into fights.
I look forward to seeing your work, Manager An.
A restaurant for lone wolves?
I'm guessing the menu must be comprised of various kinds of dog food.
- Waiter. - Hello.
- Bring me a menu. - Okay.
- Here you go. - Thank you.
- This. - Okay.
This.
- This and this. - Okay.
And... this.
Miss, are you eating by yourself?
Yes.
Our portions here are quite large. I suggest ordering just one dish.
Is there any meal set here suitable for one?
Sorry, miss. We only have a two-person meal set for couples.
All right, then. Just order something for me.
Okay.
Please have a seat.
Please take a look at the menu.
I suddenly remembered there's something I have to do. I have to leave. Thank you.
Hello, miss. How many?
One person.
We only have medium and large tables left.
We don't have any more tables for one.
That's all right. Thank you.
Miss, if you don't mind, we also have communal tables.
This.
The portion size of this is quite large.
What about this?
You probably won't be able to finish this on your own either.
- I'll have a soup, then. This one. - Okay.
Man Yi, where did your grandpa take you?
Grandpa took me to be a glutton.
- What are you all eating? - Melon seeds!
- Here, have some. - I'll take some.
We'll talk another day!
See you another day!
For the purpose of raising the standards of the high speed rail
the concrete sprayed during construction
had to be extremely smooth.
- Grandpa! Grandpa! - The project's safety--
A woman who isn't my mom is calling my dad.
How do you know it's a woman?
Look at the name.
That's true. Ms. An.
Hello? Here's the thing.
Ding Ren Jian is in the shower right now. What do you need?
Hello? Hello?
She hung up.
What's going on?
Your dad is very suspicious.
Just wait. I'll see him about this later.
I'm not reading the newspaper now.
Dad, why are you staring at me?
Why don't you help me iron my suit instead?
Why are you dressing up so nicely? Who are you meeting up with?
I told you, I have a classmate gathering.
Today's gathering is as important as Asia's bilateral talks.
Stop exaggerating and spinning a tale.
Your wife just left and now you're going out.
Let me ask you. Do you have a woman on the side?
Dad, what are you saying?
What do you mean?
I'm not the one with the problem. You are.
Look.
A woman called you just now.
Why did you answer my call?
So what if I did?
Oh, her? What did she say?
She was hemming and hawing on the phone so I became very suspicious of her.
What is there to be suspicious of?
Who is she?
I gave her a suggestion before.
I'm guessing she wants to discuss it with me.
Discuss what? Is she your coworker?
No.
- Your friend? - Not really.
Then who is she?
She... She's my boss's girlfriend.
Boss's girlfriend?
Why would your boss's girlfriend be calling you?
Because your son is outstanding.
She comes to me with her problems.
Don't you go causing trouble out there.
Like what? I have your genes.
Hello, Man Yi?
Hi, Mom.
Did you have a good day today?
Mom, I had a bad day today. The house is a mess.
What happened?
A woman called Dad and Grandpa picked up.
He was furious!
He's lecturing Dad
and saying he shouldn't be thinking about his boss's girlfriend.
What exactly happened? What's going on?
Don't ask. I can't explain either.
I recorded a video. See for yourself.
Boss's girlfriend?
Why would your boss's girlfriend be calling you?
Because your son is outstanding.
She comes to me with her problems.
Don't you go causing trouble out there.
Like what? I have your genes.
Ms. Dong, the essential oil body massage is complete.
Do you feel all right?
My back feels much more relaxed.
This essential oil feels quite nice.
I picked out this essential oil just for you.
Ms. Gui, my back feels relaxed
but why does my face feel like it's burning?
Burning? Turn around and let me see.
- Put it down. - I'm hungry.
So impolite. Our guests aren't all here yet.
I'm sorry. Jia Xin is usually very punctual.
I don't know what happened today.
I'll call her again.
- No rush. - No rush.
Jia Xin, where are you? Everybody's waiting for you.
What? You're at the hospital?
What is it? What happened?
We'll just let a doctor have a look.
All right, be good.
Doctor, help us take a look at her face. It's turned red for some reason.
Okay. Take off the mask.
Here.
Follow me.
Go with him. Go on.
Hello? Dong Ye?
Hi, Mom.
It's okay. I'll come see you tomorrow, okay?
Mom, I'll explain to you in person, okay?
Okay, okay. Bye.
Yes, yes, yes!
Yes!
What happened? You look so smug.
I finally taught that rich girl a lesson.
- Dong Jia Xin? - Of course.
Don't tell me you tampered with that spa massage table.
Tampered?
It was "an accident."
What? Li Dong Ye, you're despicable.
You're vile.
I'm looking down at you.
Just laugh if you want to.
Well done! Seriously!
I feel awesome!
Don't panic. Call us if anything happens.
How are you? Are you full now?
Mom, if there's nothing else, I'll be leaving now.
You just returned. Why are you leaving again?
So I don't annoy someone by staying.
Wait. It's time to let you know about some family matters.
Come with me.
Go.
Ding, is this reliable?
Yes, I even brought the contract. You tell me.
Let us see this contract first.
Then we'll decide whether it's real or fake.
There you go again. You just can't help it.
You want to see the contract?
I brought it.
Here.
This is just a sample contract. Feel free to bring up any issues.
I get the final say on this.
This is real?
Ding, how come I can't believe you did this yourself?
What's wrong with you?
The wheel of fortune spins. Why can't I rise up in the world?
The benefits are just too good!
This is the sort of great company
that people in the industry rack their brains trying to get into.
Ding, can your company surpass Tang's company?
Why would you ask me that?
Tang's company merely developed a software to deal with the Y2K problem.
They're riding on past success.
Can't you see my company's potential extending far into the future?
Well, I don't care what you guys are doing.
I just lost my job.
Even if Ding is conning me, I'll take it.
I'm signing!
Look, look! Look at Zhang.
In terms of being swift, decisive, and bold, I have to give it to Zhang.
If you're not signing, forget it. Give them back.
Ding Ren Jian.
I trust you.
I knew you'd be successful. You were better than Tang back in school.
Ding, I'm following you from now on!
Where are we going tonight?
Aren't I treating you guys to skewers already?
- Just these soybeans and peanuts? - There's also grilled fish.
This is such a grand signing ceremony.
You're just brushing us off with this?
We have to at least go to a high-end karaoke lounge.
- That's more like it. - Wait, wait.
Don't tell me our division doesn't have funds.
Just say so! I'll treat you all!
- Everyone chip in! - No, I'll pay!
- I'll pay. - Enough!
Our division has plenty of funds. Make the reservation!
Cheers, cheers...
Dad, after you give Man Yi a bath, put him to bed soon.
I'm going to be back home late.
If Lin Yue calls, tell her I'm working overtime.
Don't worry, nothing will happen.
Bye now.
Mom, how come you haven't gone to sleep yet?
I knew you were chatting with your dad. How could I sleep?
Son, your father and I are getting old.
You will have to take over Zen Corporation in the future.
If the company does well, our family will be well.
It is the life's work of our family.
Zen Corporation is his, not mine.
How can you say that?
Without Zen Corporation, how could we have this quality of life?
Mom, I've said I'll never force myself to do the things I don't like doing
let alone marry a woman I don't love.
He can devote his whole life to his company, but I can't.
I'm not a tool for him to do as he pleases with.
I don't understand.
Jia Xin is a nice girl.
It's reasonable to say that girls like her are rare in this age.
Moreover, you might not like her now
but maybe you'll start to like her after dating her.
Mom, don't say anymore. I won't be with her.
I'll tell you that I don't want you with Ms. An either.
She's much older than you.
Mom, she's the first woman I've truly liked.
Son, I've only cared about two men in my whole life. You and your father.
Look at your stubbornness! You're just like your dad!
Mom, stop worrying about everything. Go to bed quickly.
Then give me your promise. It's so late already. Don't leave.
Sleep at home, all right?
Okay. Go to sleep.
Cheers...
Drink slowly, drink slowly.
Xiao Liu, fill us up!
I have something to say to Ding.
Ding, I'll get to the point.
You've made it big but haven't forgotten about us.
Our friendship is in this wine.
I, Zhang, am making it known today.
From today onwards, we will all listen to you.
We absolutely won't let you down.
All right, bottoms up!
Drink up...
Drink slowly. Don't get drunk.
Slowly, slowly. Take your time.
Chairman Ding, would you like to open another bottle?
No, no need. We can't hold our liquor.
No, no! Open another bottle!
We're going all out to the end! We're getting drunk!
You guys need to train your tolerance. Drink more!
Go open another bottle!
Open, open!
Drink!
Ding, why are all of us men drinking by ourselves?
You're a chairman now, aren't you?
You should call over some beautiful ladies. Am I right?
You want to call up a beautiful girl?
There are plenty!
Call them over! You're so amazing. What are you waiting for? Call now!
Call! Call!
[Honey]
Are you calling Ding?
What? He's not picking up?
He's probably sleeping.
Ding finally has a few days to himself.
It's normal for him to go out for some fun.
Women need to be understanding sometimes.
Don't keep such a tight leash.
Here.
Uncle.
I... It just feels so unfair.
What's unfair? Tell me.
Let me ask you.
Compared to all the women in the office
how do I look?
You look the most beautiful.
How is my academic education?
You are highly-educated.
Where did you graduate from again?
Beijing International Studies. I've told you so many times.
You're that elite?
Which language did you study?
Russian. Want to hear something?
No, no. I wouldn't understand anyway.
I think people should rely on themselves and always strive to be better.
My wife is a living example.
Have you met her?
No, I've only seen a picture.
I can tell she must have been pretty when she was young.
When she was young? She's pretty now too!
Back in the day, she was the school beauty.
Her suitors would have made a line from your school all the way to Sanlitun Road.
She didn't pick anybody else but me.
What are you laughing for? Do you think I'm exaggerating?
Okay, Uncle. You're that attractive, are you?
If she weren't already your wife, I'd pursue you too.
Let's do a wedlock toast.
Hey, wait.
What?
We can drink, but you can't pursue me.
I'm your Auntie's.
A good man!
I'm going to take a piss.
Zhang?
Old Li? How come you're here?
What brings you here today?
I'm working on a game project with an old classmate.
We came here for karaoke and some fun.
Hello?
Chairman Tang.
Uh... I have something to tell you.
I'm at a night club right now. Guess who's here.
Who?
Ding Ren Jian.
[In Life and Love]
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