You didn't speak to me. You didn't even look at me.
How could you decide not to hire me?
I'm Modes' editor-in-chief.
I don't need to account to anyone about who I hire or refuse to hire.
If you want to be the head of our advertising department,
you'll have to appear on our cover and in our special column.
This guy is so mean.
Sue him.
I want to sue him for defamation. I want to know who Mr A is.
Miss Shek, does your editor-in-chief
have time for an interview with Pioneers Daily?
Has Mr Ip read the article online alleging that he used a fake product?
What's his response to that?
Be patient.
Our editor-in-chief is holding a press conference tomorrow at 3pm in our office
to answer all your questions
related to the untrue allegations in that article.
I can't comment on his behalf at this moment.
But I hope you'll all stick to your professional ethics
and refrain from dramatizing or exaggerating this case
before there's any concrete evidence.
Thank you.
Will you guys commence legal proceedings with respect of this case?
Is the suitcase in the photo a genuine product?
Is it really a knock-off?
Our editor-in-chief never uses fake products.
That suitcase has to be a genuine product.
Meg.
Meg, how long have you been working at Modes?
Almost a year.
You've been working here for a year. You still don't understand the situation here.
I think you should reflect on that.
Modes is like a jungle. There are lions and tigers everywhere.
What are you? You're just a lamb.
If you want to survive here,
make sure you know your place.
I understand. I'm sorry. I said too much just now.
Finally, I want to thank Modes' management for giving me a chance
even though I'm going through problems with my marriage right now.
I hope that when my husband returns, he will see a different me.
OK. It's done, Miss Kei. We'll send the video to the digital team.
It will be posted the day the magazine goes on sale.
Our deputy editor-in-chief Danielle
will take care of the cover photos and the article for your interview.
But we're going to be very busy tomorrow.
So we may not be able to show you the stuff before the magazine goes on sale.
You don't mind, do you?
It's fine. We all work for Modes. Why wouldn't I trust my colleagues?
So why wasn't chief editor Ip here?
There's a problem in the editorial department.
The editor-in-chief and Danielle went there to handle it.
Thank you all for your hard work.
Mr Chi.
I know we're pressed for time for the next issue. Just carry on, OK?
OK.
Keep it up.
Man.
Vincy, it's tough for you to head AM and appear on the cover too.
I don't want a blank space on Modes' cover as soon as I join.
What's most important is that the magazine goes on sale on time.
I knew I found the right person. Come on. Sit down.
I had better be upfront with you. I want to be level with you.
You're assigning me work already? I don't think I've officially started yet.
Vincy, you've met Ip Long already. What do you think of him?
Since he joined Modes five years ago, I've been his loyal reader.
Every issue of Modes has been really outstanding under his leadership.
He's a talent.
Vincy, don't say something you don't mean. He's not a talent. He's a scoundrel.
Otherwise, why would he make you tell everyone about your embarrassing situation?
Why would he upset everyone in the office?
No one's happy in the office.
Ip Long isn't just Modes' master; he's also a local tyrant. He's an autocrat.
HGR's senior management sent me to manage this magazine.
But he won't let me to change a single word in the magazine.
That's why I haven't even touched the blue print these past four years.
Man, what actually did you hire me for?
I want you to fight this battle for me.
Modes' existence doesn't depend on the editorial department.
It's you guys in AM who get the ads for it page by page.
When you're the head of AM, you'll be the most powerful.
Not Ip Long.
You think I can manage that?
Sure. Why not?
Ip Long calls you an abandoned woman. He says you're a disgrace to the magazine.
I don't care what he says. I will always take your side.
I've known you for so many years. I know you're a capable person.
I know I'm not betting on the wrong person.
Hey, 18th floor has just issued a memo.
The head of the advertising department has been confirmed. The new AD is Kei Wan-wan.
The socialite whose husband has absconded?
It's so obvious that Mr Chi put that woman there as his pawn.
The editorial department and AM have always been independent of each other.
Who Mr Chi has hired to be the AD is none of our business.
If that Kei woman is in charge, she'll bring her own team.
Then old-timers like us will be eliminated.
Zoe, there's something you need to understand.
You're just a junior editor in this company. I will be the editor-in-chief-to-be one day.
My dad is one of the directors
who appears in the board meeting on the 18th floor every month.
If you're that worried, why don't you look for a new job now?
Hey, what did you hear just now?
I heard two dogs fighting each other over a bone. They're so loud.
Hey, Fan. Don't tell anyone what you heard just now.
Don't worry. I'm just an idle person. I'm leaving this place soon.
I won't tell anyone.
Don't worry. I'll do it according to the details in the book.
You know that, right? OK. I'll call you when it's done. Bye.
The Trend Master's Reinforcement Team.
Hey, Sleeping Beauty, why are you so quiet?
Something so serious has happened to Master. What do you think?
Master's so smart. But I'm worried he'll lose everything this time.
There are lots of posts in several different forums now.
I don't believe it.
Why would Master ruin his own reputation with a fake suitcase?
My buddy is a salesperson in J. Borders head office.
She said she's never seen the suitcase in the photo.
No photo. No proof. Post a photo first, then we'll talk.
Ip Long... I'm sorry.
Since Vincy will be a senior management staff at Modes soon,
I've asked her to sit on the meeting. You don't have any objections, do you?
It's fine. I know how to handle this. There's no need for a meeting.
Long, of course I have confidence in you.
But this is really serious. I need to account for this to the board.
That's why I'm convening this meeting in the hopes that we can clarify this.
If this is due to human error, of course someone should be held liable.
Ivy, you owe everyone an explanation.
I'm so sorry. I was negligent. I didn't keep a close eye on the forum.
If I had discovered the message sooner, this would never have happened.
Chief Editor Ip, I'm sorry for giving you and the editorial department so much trouble
Vincy, what do you think?
The Trend Master's image is Modes' image.
I don't care what the cause of such negligence is.
This incident has already caused a lot of damage to Modes.
You're Ivy, right? I'm sorry.
I don't think you can evade all liabilities by just apologizing.
If this were my decision,
I believe the negligent staff should leave Modes immediately.
Before the meeting, I spent a lot of time
pondering how to handle this matter in a fair and reasonable manner.
In the end I came to the same conclusion as Vincy.
Sign this resignation letter, and I'll submit it to the 18th floor.
I've looked into this. The rumor smearing me was posted at 3:15pm today.
By 3:45pm, it had started circulating. It was deleted one minute later.
Including you, there are four people on the digital team.
But no one did anything in those 30 minutes
before the message started circulating.
Then you deleted it. Could there be such a coincidence?
I don't have any explanation for that. It's just a coincidence.
In the end, a possibility dawned on me.
Did someone tell you
not to delete the message and allow it to be circulated?
No. I don't know why you would think that.
No matter how many times you ask me, I'll still say no.
I'll resign.
If you were really negligent, I'll accept your apology.
Man, I've always had the say as to who to hire at Modes.
I want Ivy to stay. Do you have a problem?
Fine. You've always called the shots regarding staffing. OK. It's decided then.
I'll get back to work if there's nothing else.
I have lots of reporter friends.
If you need help, I can talk to them for you
and ask them not to write anything stupid in the newspapers or magazines.
Thank you. I have more reporter friends than you do.
Ivy, I know you're really upset right now.
But I had to put on a show just now. I'm sure you understand.
Anyway you both have my word.
When this war is over,
I won't forget to reward those who have helped me. Trust me.
Come over please. I have something to say.
In tomorrow's press conference,
I will explain to the public what actually happened in that photo.
But before we face the public, we need to speak as one in Modes.
I'm sure none of you believes
The Trend Master would use a fake product, right?
That means you all believe the suitcase in the photo is a genuine product, right?
I really can't believe you guys.
It's so obvious that the suitcase is a knock-off.
This is none of my business. But I really keep quiet about this.
You guys claim to be fashion editors and trend specialists.
You can't tell it's a fake?
Either you guys are really lousy or you're a bunch of brownnosers.
Don't talk nonsense.
Why would the editor-in-chief use a fake?
Fan is right. The suitcase in the photo really is a fake.
I'm telling you guys this, because I don't want you to make wild guesses.
A lot of reporters will be contacting you guys in the next few days.
But remember, you're all a member of Modes.
You should know very well what to say and what not to say.
That's all I have to say.
OK. Got it. Thank you. Bye.
So has the man who swapped his suitcase for mine been found yet?
I just talked to customer service at the airport.
They're not sure if they have the contact for the person
who took your suitcase three years ago.
If they find it, they'll call me right away.
I've sent an email to the airlines too.
They agreed to check the record of that passenger for us.
I've left a message on several forums in Hong Kong and abroad.
I hope that guy with the last name Lam will get back to me after he sees it.
I have to find this guy before 3pm tomorrow.
I want him to clarify this for me during the press conference.
Why are you standing there? Give me a hand.
Lai Chi-chuen, did you post that photo and article online?
I don't know what you're talking about.
Three years ago I took that photo of The Trend Master at the airport.
Why is it online now? Only you know I have that photo.
Only you know I said that suitcase is a fake
Who else, except you, could post it online?
How do I know who that Ip guy has offended?
Couldn't someone else have taken that photo at the airport three years ago?
Are you sure it's the same photo?
Cut the crap. Did you sneak into my room
and use my computer and account to post that photo?
If you lie to me, we won't befriends anymore.
I did. So? The photo's not fake. What I wrote is true too.
Hey, Ip Long didn't hire you because you were using a knock-off handbag.
But he was walking around the airport with a knock-off suitcase too.
I'm just getting revenge for you.
Do you realize you'll get him into trouble?
You'll get Modes into trouble too. Lai Chi-chuen, we're not friends anymore.
I asked you all to come at such a late hour
because I want to tell you guys something very important.
Tomorrow, Modes' editor-in-chief Ip Long is holding a press conference.
I'm sure he will deny this scandal.
But I believe one must be responsible for the mistake he's made,
not to mention he's such a key figure in Modes.
I believe the information in this envelope
will enable you to get Ip Long to admit his own mistake
during the press conference tomorrow.
Look, Cheung Yat-ning, I didn't come here to apologize to you.
I truly want to ask you if you're really unfriending someone who grew up with you
for the sake of that guy.
I really don't get it.
You didn't get the job because of him, not me.
What's wrong with me trying to avenge you?
Talk to me please. I don't know what you're thinking.
I was really upset because I couldn't work in Modes.
I was really mad at Ip Long too.
I was so mad that I couldn't fall asleep the whole night.
I kept trying to defend and justify myself. But I couldn't come up with any excuses.
Ip Long is right.
I didn't show any respect for brands. I'm not qualified to work at Modes.
Does he show respect for brands? That photo's not faked.
I didn't make up the story of him carrying a knock-off suitcase.
I don't know what happened. Maybe that wasn't his suitcase.
Maybe someone had swapped their suitcase for his at the airport.
I don't believe The Trend Master would knowingly carry a fake.
You've been a Modes fan since you were a kid
We all know that. Everyone in Sham Shui Po knows.
Of course I know that you're his disciple.
I'm not his disciple.
But maybe it's because he's helped me before.
Five years ago Modes was on the verge of closing down.
I'm grateful to Ip Long for saving it.
Without him, Modes wouldn't have survived.
Without Modes, I wouldn't have learned tailoring.
I wouldn't have started writing blogs.
I wouldn't know that I want to be the editor of a fashion magazine.
I wouldn't know what I want to do.
That's why I don't want Ip Long or Modes to get into trouble
because of a photo I took.
OK...Don't cry. Maybe you're right.
Maybe his suitcase really got swapped with someone else's.
Maybe he'll explain everything at tomorrow's press conference.
He'll be fine.
You're right. Who would believe that The Trend Master uses fakes?
He'll be fine.
Hello...OK. Both microphones are working.
Let me tell you something.
The secretary on the 18th floor told me that
if Master can't make this go away,
Mr Chi will convene a board meeting to get rid of him.
Are you working in a new department? Were just photographers.
Whatever trouble there is in the editorial department,
it's none of our business.
Get down to business now.
OK.
You can sit here.
Guys, I will tell our editor-in-chief that you're already here.
The press conference will begin in 15 minutes.
You can get ready.
I went on a lot of forums yesterday.
People online said that if Master really used a fake,
they'll start an online petition asking everyone to boycott Modes.
Everything will be fine.
Master wouldn't hold a press conference if he weren't in control of the situation.
How can he clarify this? There's concrete evidence.
Even he knows that.
Yesterday he told us the suitcase is a fake.
Perhaps his plan is not to clarify this in the press conference.
Maybe he wants to apologize to the public to make this go away.
Would Master apologize? Listen.
I bought coffee for the people in Forecast yesterday.
Martin and the others were looking for a person
who swapped his suitcase with Master three years ago.
Have they found the guy?
I don't know.
They think if they can find the guy,
they can ask him to clarify this for Master in the press conference.
He'll say the suitcase belonged to him and Master is innocent.
Ladies, Master has entered the conference room.
The press conference has started.
My reporter friends, someone recently posted something online to attack me.
I want to say three things about that.
First, as a member of the fashion industry, I'm a supporter of original works.
I support cracking down on counterfeiting.
Second, I've worked with J. Border for years.
I really cherish the solid rapport and relationship we've built over the years.
Third, everything said by that person who attacked me online is untrue.
It was are fabricated. He just made them up.
I'm Martin Ma from Modes' Forecasting Department.
First of all, I want to thank you for coming to this press conference today.
I hope the declaration made by our editor-in-chief just now
can dispel all doubts and set the record straight.
Chief Editor Ip,
is the suitcase in the photo a genuine item or a counterfeit?
Are you still in possession of that suitcase?
Do you know when the photo was taken? Who took it?
I don't know who took the photo.
I'm guessing it was taken three years ago
when I returned to Hong Kong after attending Milan Fashion Week.
Someone took that photo without my knowledge at the airport.
As to the authenticity of the suitcase in that photo, what do you all think?
Would The Trend Master use a fake suitcase?
Mr Ip, this document is a written reply from J. Borders Asian distributor.
They have studied the suitcase you were using in the photo.
Based on the suitcase's pattern alone,
they are sure that the suitcase is not a real J. Border product.
Can you show me the information?
No problem.
Chief Editor Ip, is the suitcase a genuine item or a counterfeit product?
What's your comment?
How are you going to account for this to J. Border?
Before I answer this question, can you give me ten minutes?
I've invited a friend to this press conference.
He will give you a satisfactory answer.
Hello.
Hi.
Are you Mr Lam Tak-chung?
Yes.
Hello, my last name is Shek. I'm Modes' deputy editor-in-chief.
The editor-in-chief told me to take you to the press conference upstairs.
Thank you.
Mr Chi.
Hello...This is the gentleman who swapped his suitcase with Ip Long?
Yes. This is Mr Lam Tak-chung. This is Mr Chi. He's the publisher of Modes.
Hello, Mr Lam. I'm Modes' publisher, Chi Wai-man.
Thank you for coming to our press conference.
Before you go upstairs, may I talk to you in private?
Mr Chi, the press conference has already started.
Tell Ip Long that Mr Lam has not arrived yet. Did you hear me?
I told you to call Ip Long. I'm sorry, Mr Lam. This way please.
Chief Editor, Mr Lam hasn't shown up yet.
I tried calling him. He's turned off his cell phone.
There's no need to wait. He won't be coming.
Mr Ip, your friend's not coming, right?
Can you tell us now
whether the suitcase in the photo is a genuine product?
If the suitcase is a counterfeit product,
will you resign from the post of editor-in-chief at Modes?
I'm sorry. I won't resign.
I haven't done anything to damage the reputation of 1. Border or Modes.
The suitcase in the photo is a genuine product.
How do you explain the reply from 1. Borders Asian distributor?
I have no doubt about
the credibility of your newspaper or the authenticity of this document.
But that doesn't mean my suitcase is not a genuine product.
Let me show you guys a video.
The person speaking in the video is the most credible
in proving whether the suitcase in the photo is genuine.
My name is Laurent Ginola, president of J. Border Paris headquarters.
I know that Mr. Ip was recently accused of using counterfeit goods
because of a photo circulating on the internet.
I'm here to assure all of you that
the J. Border suitcase that Mr Ip was using in the photo
is definitely a genuine one that was custom-made exclusively for Mr. Ip
by my headquarters three years ago.
I'm sure, because I gave this suitcase to Mr Ip myself.
I hope my clarification will stop all these rumors
from damaging Mr Ip's reputation.
J. Border's president in Paris
had that suitcase custom-made for me three years ago.
Those who are familiar with J. Border will find the suitcase strange.
It's not surprising that they'd think it's a counterfeit product.
That's why I hope the guy who attacked me online
understands that this is simply a misunderstanding.
Finally, I want to say something to this online user...
I'm giving you two days to come and apologize to me in person.
Otherwise we will commerce legal proceedings against you. Thank you.
You, come in.
I've been at Modes for five years.
You've been my deputy editor-in-chief all along.
Apart from Martin, I trust you the most. Tell me whether you have lied to me.
That Mr Lam who had swapped the suitcase with you was actually downstairs.
Actually that Lam guy is Martin's friend.
He spent all night looking, but couldn't find the person who swapped my suitcase.
That's why he asked a friend to come.
At first he was going to put on a show. But the show didn't work out.
However, it has shown me who my friends and enemies are.
I'm sorry.
I let you work for me for five years because I thought you were worth it.
But no one can serve two masters at the same time.
You only have two options.
Either you behave and stay on our side or you can run to that loser Chi now.
Think carefully before you give me your answer.
I'm sorry, editor-in-chief. I know what I should do.
I will do my job well as the deputy editor-in-chief.
From now on, I won't listen to stupid people
or do anything stupid again.
You had better remember what you said just now.
OK.
J. Border's president in Paris
had that suitcase custom-made for me three years ago.
Finally, I want to say something to this online user.
I'm giving you two days to come and apologize to me in person.
Hey, Ken, Master is really amazing. He lied to everyone so calmly.
How do you think he managed to make J. Border's president cover up for him?
Hey, you're the only person who would talk to me in the office.
Can you respond please?
You've been working here since the first issue of the magazine.
It's been eight years, old man.
Old man? Listen, I've worked here for eight years,
from the days when Chi Wai-man was in charge
up to now when The Trend Master calls the shot.
I managed to survive because I keep my mouth shut and just focus on work.
Master joined Modes five years ago. What did he do before that?
You won't stay in Modes for long.
Why do you want to know so many things?
Hey, take a look. Which one is better?
This one. I remember in one issue of Modes,
Master mentioned in his own column that he graduated from a university in the States
Then he joined a top magazine company there
He was even its first Chinese editor.
But he didn't say why he resigned and why he joined Modes.
Hey, it's impossible that you'd have no idea at all.
No...I can't talk about that. It's a capital offence.
Hey, you're here? How are you? You seem to be really busy.
Of course. How are you, Ken?
I'm sorry, Ken.
Just now I was discussing next week's function with a client.
I lost track of time.
Hey, Fan, it's been a long while. You're in charge of today's photos?
It's Sis Nana's column. How am I qualified to handle that?
I just do three things here. Clock in, sleep, and clock out.
Martha, Alan just finished the press conference.
Have a coffee first if you have time.
Nana, come over here. I need your help.
Look, I've chosen two dresses for you. See if they fit. Come on.
Fan, how are you doing?
You've been working at Modes for three months already.
Are you used to it here? I've spoken to Danielle.
If there's anything you don't understand or dislike, you can talk to her.
When can I leave?
I told you. I don't want you to stay here either.
I wish you could appear in a show again tomorrow.
But it's not the right time yet.
A month? Two months? Half a year? A year? There must be a date.
I can't answer that right now.
Three months.
I will stay another three months at most.
I will have been in this prison for half a year then.
That's the extent of my tolerance.
I'm not asking you to be a pantry lady or a junior staff at Modes.
You're an editor now.
I don't think I've treated you poorly. Why do you find so unbearable?
OK. Let's compromise.
Five months. I'm leaving in five months whether you'll allow it or not.
I don't want to argue with you now. I'm going to grab a coffee downstairs.
You had better think about this carefully.
Hey, what is this? Am I in exile? Are you sending me to the border?
What did I do wrong? What's the big deal? Did I kill or commit arson?
I was just dating. I don't deserve death.
Don't forget how much I made for your company in less than a year.
Now you're putting me in Modes?
You're putting the goose that laid golden eggs to waste.
Shut up. You're an employee of my company. I helped you earn every dime on the T-stage.
You screwed up. But I didn't rescind our contract with you.
I even helped you purge your past.
You show me no gratitude. And you're even complaining?
It's been three months already.
You said people in Hong Kong are forgetful. They would forget quickly.
How long do you want me to stay here?
You have no right to ask me that question.
You caused the sex scandal.
You scared off the brand owners and the fans who had supported you all along.
If you were really dating someone, fine. I wouldn't say anything.
But you knew that B-list actress had a husband.
Hey, Francis, this is really hot. Come on out and talk to us.
Right. When did you and Mandy start dating?
How long have you two been together?
Is Mandy getting a divorce from her husband?
Does her husband know about this relationship between you two?
Are you worried this might affect your career?
That's right. Say something please. Get out of the car and talk to us please.
Stop taking photos...
Hey, he's hitting people.
If you really want to be a Romeo, feel free to tell me. I'll talk to Mr Chi.
You won't have to come in to work at Modes tomorrow.
Listen, let's take tomorrow off. You and I will go apologize to him.
He said he'd only give us two days. It won't kill you to apologize to him.
If I close for a day, I'll make a lot less. Are you going to take care of me?
You've caused him so much trouble. You should apologize to him.
Why? We both grew up in Sham Shui Po. We've seen all kinds of fake products.
That suitcase is obviously a knock-off. He asked that foreigner to cover up for him.
But he can't fool me. Why do I have to apologize to him?
I don't care who's right or wrong.
I don't care if the suitcase is a genuine product or a fake.
I just want you to apologize to him. Is it really that difficult?
If he really sues you, it'll be too late to tell him how sorry you are.
Listen, I'll go with you early tomorrow morning to apologize to him.
Then we'll leave his office, OK? It's decided.
Miss Cheung...Are you Miss Cheung Yat-ning?
Long, I've asked the digital team to check.
This is the online user who defamed you in the forum.
Cheung Yat-ning?
Danielle told me that she had come to Modes for a job interview a couple days ago.
I know who she is.
I'm sorry I caused your magazine so much trouble, Miss Kei.
Tomorrow, I'm going to see your editor-in-chief
to explain and apologize to him.
Ip Long doesn't know I'm seeing you.
I asked someone to get your details from the company's computer.
In other words, he didn't send me. You don't need to be so nervous.
So what do you want from me?
I believe you've seen Ip Long's press conference.
What kind of person do you think he is?
He knows how to package himself well. He's packaged himself as a victim of rumors.
Actually he's lied.
Not only is he good at lying but he's also very resourceful.
He managed to make J. Border's president lie for him too.
Miss Cheung, you didn't actually defame him.
You just told the truth in the forum. So why do you need to apologize to him?
Miss Kei, thank you for your concern. But this blew up because of me.
Seriously, from the moment I took the photo up to now,
I've always thought that there's an alternate explanation behind
The Trend Master using a counterfeit suitcase.
So if he's really innocent, I think he's doing the right thing
despite the methods he used to solve this problem.
Miss Cheung, you trust people too easily. You don't know Ip Long either.
What you're doing will help this guy carry on fooling Modes' readers.
In fact, people will think you're just someone who spreads rumors online.
What do you think I should do then?
If you trust me,
I can ask my reporter friends to conduct an interview with you.
They can tell all the readers that Ip Long lied.
After you took this photo at the airport three years ago,
Ip Long was really nervous.
He demanded that you delete the photo right away.
Why was he so nervous?
Because he knew The Trend Master can't use a counterfeit suitcase.
So you're asking me to lie?
He lied too. Why can't you?
Ip Long always says that only things of equal value can be traded.
You may think it's a lie.
But I can assure you that once Ip Long is kicked out of Modes,
I will hire you immediately.
You won't need to start as an assistant. You can be an editor if you so wish.
Or I could even give you a column.
I know you applied to work at Modes earlier.
If you'll agree to work for me, I'll make your wish come true.
Did you issue this memo?
I'm being transferred to Modes? Is that true?
Yes. I've talked to Mr Chi already.
You'll be transferred to Modes' editorial department for the time being
to handle the editorial jobs there.
I've cancelled all your upcoming jobs related to our company.
I already apologized at the press conference for what happened with Mandy.
What are your reasons for kicking me out?
You're the spokesperson for three brands.
They have all cancelled their contracts with you.
Isn't that a valid reason?
The organizers of a couple of upcoming shows
have requested that you not appear.
Isn't that another valid reason?
Several gossip magazines are describing you as the jerk of the century.
Do you still think there are brands
that will let you walk on the T-stage wearing their products?
Fan, I'm transferring you to Modes because I haven't given up on you yet.
I hope you will show people a new image.
Learn how to build a good rapport with the media. Control your temper.
When your past is purged, you can start all over again.
So how long do I have to stay at Modes?
Three to four months. People in Hong Kong are very forgetful.
A lot of things happen every day.
There are so many things to talk about every day.
They'll get tired of talking about this very soon.
Then they won't even want to mention it again. Trust me.
Just think of your time at Modes as a break.
What's wrong with you, Lai Chi-chuen?
We agreed to go together to apologize and explain everything.
Last night you were fine at the stall.
Now you're telling me you're sick? Come now or...Hello...Hello...
Good morning, Miss Kei.
You're here to apologize to Ip Long? Are you really sure you want to do this?
If you're not happy with the terms I offered yesterday,
what other terms can I offer you to make you change your mind?
I'm sorry, Miss Kei. I won't change my mind.
I really want to join Modes.
But if you want me to damage Modes'
as well as The Trend Master's reputation in exchange, I won't.
Fine. I hope you won't regret your decision.
Hello, Miss Kei.
I'm AM's advertising manager Shiu Wing-chi, Ceci.
Mr Chi told me early this morning that it's your first day here.
This is your office.
Thank you, Ceci. You may get back to work.
Welcome, Miss Kei.
You must be Chris.
Yes.
Mr Chi told me that you've worked here for the longest time
and that you're the most experienced.
I'm just relatively well acquainted with the client.
Let me know if you need anything.
Thank you. I've got some gifts for AM.
I went to breakfast with two of my friends this morning.
They knew it's my first day on the job here. They've ordered ten pages of ads.
For the next issue of the magazine,
I want the editorial department to either increase the number of pages
or set aside some pages for me at the expense of other columns.
Chief, this is Miss Cheung. She smeared you on the forum under the alias of Mr. A.
She's here to apologize to you.
You may get back to work.
Talk.
Chief Editor Ip, I know I've caused you a lot of trouble.
So I'm here to solemnly and sincerely apologize to you now.
I will delete the photo. I hope you will believe me.
I won't keep a copy of it.
Anything else?
I will post a written apology on your forum
to show that I sincerely admit to my wrongdoing.
What else would you like me to do, Mr Ip?
Is that all? You may go.
Thank you.
Excuse me, Chief Editor Ip.
Actually there's one other thing I want to tell you.
Yesterday a woman came to talk to me.
I think you should guard against some people around you.
You mean this woman?
Yes...Actually Modes means a lot to me too. I don't want anything bad to happen to it.
OK...Wait. Are you the girl
who came for an interview a couple of days ago?
You rearranged the layout in the layout room?
Yes. I'm sorry. I just did that for fun.
I didn't mean to mess with your layout board. I'm sorry.
Actually I should apologize to you, Miss Cheung. I've changed my mind.
I won't be accepting your apology.
I'm going to commence legal proceedings to sue you for defamation.